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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1457PLANNI/C ClaWISSICN RESOLUFICN NO. 1457 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMETTAL IMPACT, CHANGE OF ZONE AND PRECISE PLAN FOR AN 8600 SQUARE FOOT PROFESSIONAL OFFICE PROJECT, PARKING LOT, AND GREENBELT ON TWO LO'rs EXTENDING FROM MONTEREY AVENUE TO ACACIA DRIVE, 120 FEET SOUTH OF PARK VIEW DRIVE. CASE NOS. C/Z 90-8 AND PP 90-14 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on the 17th day of July, 1990, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the request of MICHAEL HOME for approval of a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact, change of zone and precise plan for an 8600 square foot professional office project, parking lot, and greenbelt on two lots extending from Monterey Avenue to Acacia Drive, 120 feet south of Park View Drive; and WHEREAS, said application has complied with the requirements of the "City of Palm Desert Procedure for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act, Resolution No. 80-89," in that the director of community development has determined that the project will not have an adverse impact on the environment and a negative declaration has been prepared; and WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony and arguments, if any, of all interested persons desiring to be heard, said planning cannission did find the following facts and reasons to exist to justify recannending approval of said change of zone and precise plan: 1. The proposed change of zone from R-1 12,000 to Office Professional is consistent with the Palma Village Specific Plan and the Palm Desert General Plan. 2. The proposed use and design of the project is consistent with the goals and objectives of the Office Professional zone, the Palma Village Specific Plan and Palm Desert General Plan. 3. The design of the proposed building and site plan is compatible with existing and proposed land uses in the vicinity. 4. The proposed use will not depreciate property values, restrict the lawful use of adjacent properties or threaten the public health, safety or general welfare. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Catmission of the City of Palm Desert, California, as follows: 1. That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the findings of the commission in this case. PLANNING Ca iISSICN RESCLUTICN ND. 1457 2. That the Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact Exhibit "A", C/Z 90-8 Exhibit "B" and PP 90-14 on file in the department of community development is hereby recarmended to the city council for approval, subject to conditions. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert Planning Ccarmission, held on this 17th day of July, 1990, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: DOWNS, ERWOOD, JONATHAN, AND WHITLOCK NOES: NONE ABSENT: RICHARDS ABSTAIN: NONE PD/trn 2 CAROL WHITLOCK, Chairperson PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION ND. 1457 CONDITIONS OF APPR VAL CASE NO. PP 90-14 Department of Con unity Development: 1. The development of the property shall conform substantially with exhibits on file with the department of community development, as modified by the following conditions. 2. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for construction of any uses contemplated by this approval, the applicant shall first complete all the procedural requirements of the city which include, but are not limited to, architectural commission and building permit procedures. 3. Constructions of a portion of said project shall eminence within one year from the date of final approval unless a time extension is granted, otherwise said approval shall become null, void and of no effect whatsoever. 4. The development of the property described herein shall be subject to the restrictions and limitations set forth herein which are in addition to all municipal ordinances and stated and federal statutes now in force, or which hereafter may be in force. 5. Prior to issuance of a building permit for construction of any use contemplated by the approval, the applicant shall first obtain permits and/or clearance from the following agencies: Riverside County Department of Health Palm Desert Architectural Commission City Fire Marshal Coachella Valley Water District Palm Desert Water and Service District 6. That prior to issuance of building permit the owner (developer) provide the city with evidence that he has paid the required school mitigation fee. 7. The roof hatch areas shall be equipped with steel hatches and inside locking devices to prevent forcible entry. 8. Parking area shall comply with city's adopted parking lot landscaping standards. 9. Applicant agrees to maintain the landscaping required to be installed pursuant to these conditions. Applicant will enter into an agreement to maintain said landscaping for the life of the project, which agreement 3 PLANNflG COM 1SSION RESOtkffION NO. 1457 shall be notarized and which agreement shall be recorded. It is the specific intent of the parties that this condition and agreement run with the land and bind successors and assigns. 10. Applicant shall emphasize drought resistent and water conserving plant materials and irrigation technologies into landscape plan. 11. Trash area shall provide for commercial recycling. 12. Rear and side block walls shall be six feet in height. Department of Public Works: 1. Drainage fees, in accordance with Section 26.49 of the• Palm Desert Municipal Code, shall be paid prior to issuance of a grading permit. 2. Signalization fees, in accordance with City of Palm Desert Resolution Nos. 79-17 and 79-55, shall be paid prior to issuance of a grading permit. 3. Rill public improvements, as required by Sections 26.40 and 26.44 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code, shall be installed in accordance with applicable city standards. Subject improvements shall include, but not be limited to, the installation of a minimum 24 foot wide drive approach, installation of a minimum six foot wide sidewalk on Acacia Drive and a minimum eight foot wide sidewalk on Monterey Avenue and any other improvements as may be required by the director of public works. 4. Offsite improvement plans shall be reviewed and approved by the director of public works and a surety posted to guarantee the installation of all required offsite improvements prior to issuance of a grading permit. "As - built" plans shall be submitted to, and approved by, the director of public works prior to the acceptance of the improvements by the city. 5. All private driveways and parking lots shall be inspected by the engineering department and a standard inspection fee paid prior to issuance of a grading permit. 6. Landscaping maintenance on M nterey Avenue and Acacia Drive shall be the responsibility of the property owner. 7. As required under Section 12.16 and 26.44 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code, all existing utilities shall be placed underground per each respective utility district's recommendation. If determined to be unfeasible, the applicant shall submit to the city, in a form acceptable to the city attorney, surety in an amount equal to the estimated construction costs for the subject undappaxinding. 4 PLANNING COMMISSION RFSOLITrION NO. 1457 8. In accordance with Palm Desert Municipal Code Chapter 27, complete grading plans and specifications shall be submitted to the director of public works for checking and approval prior to issuance of any permits associated with this project. 9. Any and all off -site improvements shall be preceded by the approval of plans by the director of public works and the issuance of valid encroachment permits by the department of public works. 10. Pad elevations of the proposed structures are subject to review and modification in accordance with Chapter 27 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code. 11. A complete preliminary soils investigation, conducted by a registered soils engineer, shall be submitted to and approved by the department of public works prior to the issuance of the grading permit. 12. If the applicant files for a waiver of parcel map for parcel consolidation, provisions for the payoff or reapportionment of any existing city assessments associated with the subject properties shall be required as part of that process. Riverside County Fire Department. 1. With respect to the conditions of approval regarding the above referenced plan check the fire department recommends the following fire protection measures be provided in accordance with city municipal code, NFPA, UFC, and UBC and/or recognized fire protection standards: The fire department is required to set a minimum fire flow for the remodel or construction of all commercial buildings per Uniform Fire Code Sec. 10.301C. 2. Provide, or show there exists, a water system capable of providing a potential galloon per minute 1500 for single family, 2500 for multifamily, and 3000 for commercial. The actual fire flow available from any one hydrant connected to any given water main shall be 1500 gpn for 2 hours duration at 20 psi residual operating pressure. 3. A fire flow of 1500 gpm for a 1 hour duration at 20 psi residual operating pressure must be available before any combustible material is placed on the job site. 4. The required fire flow shall be available from a Super hydrant(s) (6" x 4" x 2-1/2" x 2-1/2"), located not less than 25' nor more than 200' single family, 165' multifamily, and 150' commercial from any portion of the building(s) as measured along approved vehicular travelways. Hydrants installed below 3000' elevation shall be of the "wet barrel" type. 5 PLANNING COM"iISSICN RESOLUTION ND. 1457 5. Provide written certification from the appropriate water company having jurisdiction that hydrant(s) will be installed and will produce the required fire flow or arrange field inspection by the fire department prior to request for final inspection. 6. A combination of on -site and off -site Super fire hydrants (6" x 4" x 2- 1/2" x 2-1/2") will be required, located not less than 25' or more than 200' single family, 165' multifamily, and 150' commercial from any portion of the building(s) as measured along approved vehicular travelways. The required fire flow shall be available from any adjacent hydrant(s) in the system. 7. The required fire flaw may be adjusted at a later point in the permit process to reflect changes in design, construction type, area separations, or built-in fire protection measures. 8. Prior to the application for a building permit, the developer shall furnish the original and two copies of the water system plan to the county fire department for review. No building permit shall be issued until the water system plan has been approved by the county fire chief. Upon approval, the original will be returned. One copy will be sent to the responsible inspecting authority. Plans shall conform to fire hydrant types, location and spacing, and the system shall meet the fire flow requirements. Plans shall be signed by a registered civil engineer and may be signed by the local water company with the following certification: "I certify that the design of the water system is in accordance with the requirements prescribed by the Riverside County Fire Department." 9. Comply with Title 19 of the California Administrative Code. Occupancy 50+. 10. Install a complete fire sprinkler system per NFPA 13R. The post indicator valve and fire department connection shall be located to the front, not less than 25' from the building and within 50' of an approved hydrant. 11. Install a fire alarm (waterflow) as required by the Uniform Building Code, 3803, for sprinkler system. 12. Install tamper alarm on supply valve for sprinkler systems. 13. Certain designated areas will be required to be maintained as fire lanes. 14. Install a fire alarm as required by the Uniform Building Code and/or Uniform Fire Code. Sprinkler system to be remote monitored. 6 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION ND. 1457 15. Install portable fire extinguishers per NFPA, Pamphlet #10, but not less than 2A10BC in rating. Fire extinguishers must not be over 75' walking distance. 16. Install a Hood/Duct automatic fire extinguisher system. Cammmcial cooking. 17. Install a dust collecting system as per the Uniform Building Code, Section 910a and Uniform Fire Code Section 76.102. Dust producing industrial. 18. All buildings shall be accessible by an all-weather roadway extending to within 150' of all portions of the exterior walls of the first story. The roadway shall be not less than 24' of unobstructed width and 13'6" of vertical clearance. Where parallel parking is allowed, the roadway shall be 36' wide with parking on both sicis, 32' wide with parking on one side. Dead-end roads in excess of 150' shall be provided with a minimum 45' radius turn -around (55' in industrial developments) . Fountains or garden islands placed in the middle of these turn-arounds shall not exceed a 5' radius or 10' diameter. 19. If gated, whenever access into private property is controlled through use of gates, barriers, guard houses or similar means, provision shall be made to facilitate access by emergency vehicles in a manner approved by the Fire Department. All controlled access devices that are power operated shall have a radio -controlled over -ride system capable of opening the gate when activated by a special transmitter located in emergency vehicles. Devices shall be equipped with backup power facilities to operate in the event of power failure. All controlled access devices that are not power operated shall also be approved by the Fire Department. Minimum opening width shall be 12', with a minimum vertical clearance of 13'6". 20. A dead-end single access over 500' in length may require a secondary access, sprinklers, or other mitigative measure. 21. Contact the fire department for a final inspection prior to occupancy. 22. OTHER: Access needs to be improved. The fire department would like to see the parking lot assessable from Acacia by way of an emergency access. PD/tm 7 PLANNITIG COMMISSION RESCIITTICN N3. 1457 EXHIBIT "A" Pursuant to Title 14, Division 6, Article 7, Section 15083, of the California Administrative Code. CASE NO: PP 90-14 APPLICANT/PROJEC,T SPONSOR: DIVE DECLARATION Michael Home Box 258 Palm Desert, CA 92261 PROJECT D rICN/LOCATION: An 8600 square foot office complex, parking lot and greenbelt buffer on two lots extending from Monterey Avenue to Acacia Drive, 120 feet south of Park View Drive. The Director of the Department of Community Development, City of Palm Desert, California, has found that the described project will not have a significant effect on the environment. A copy of the Initial Study has been attached to document the reasons in support of this finding. Mitigation measures, if any, included in the project to avoid potentially significant effects, may also be found attached. e t 0'7-17- `9G' RDIAZ ATE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY PMENT PD/tm 8