HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1461PLANNING CC[M+IISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1461
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING CCrTIISSION OF THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A
NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND
PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN FOR A 4800 SQUARE FOX
OFFICE BUILDING ON TWO LOTS ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF
FRED WARING DRIVE, 200 FEET EAST OF MONTEREY
AVENUE.
CASE NO. PP 90-17
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California,
did on the 7th day of August, 1990, hold a duly noticed public hearing to
consider the request of FOXX AND ASSOCIATES for approval of a Negative
Declaration of Environmental Impact and precise plan of design for a 4800
square foot office building an two lots on the south side of Fred Waring Drive,
200 feet east of Monterey Avenue; and
WHEREAS, said application has canplied 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 envirczment 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 deasiring to be
heard, said planning oonmission did find the following facts and reasons to
exist to justify granting approval of said precise plan:
1. The proposed use and design is consistent with the Office
Professional zone standards, the Palma Village Specific Plan and the
Palm Desert General Plan.
2. The project will be compatible with adjacent office and residential
uses.
3. The project will therefore not depreciate 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 Commission 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.
2. That a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact, Exhibit "A", and
Precise Plan 90-17 on file in the department of community
development/planning are hereby approved, subject to the attached
conditions.
PLANNI. COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1461
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
Planning Commission, held on this 7th day of August, 1990, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: DOWNS, ERWOOD, JONATHAN, RICHARDS AND WHITLOCK
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
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CAROL WHITLOCK, Chairperson
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION AU. 1461
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. PP 90-17
Department of Camamity Develapmait:
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. Construction of a portion of said project shall commence 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 state and federal statues 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 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
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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. Interior recycling
collection facilities must also be provided.
Department of Public W x kcs:
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. Signalizaticn 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. Any storm drain construction shall be contingent upon a drainage study
prepared by a registered civil engineer that is reviewed and approved by
the department of public works.
4. Full public omits, as required by Sections 26.40 and 26.44 of the
Palm Desert Municipal Code, shall be installed in accordance with
applicable city standards.
5. As required under Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 26.28, and in
accordance with Sections 26.40 and 26.44, ccnplete immmprovanent plans and
specifications shall be submitted to the Director of Public Works for
checking and approval before construction of any improvements is
canmenced. Offsite inmprovenent 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.
6. All private driveways and parking lots shall be inspected by the
engineering department and a standard inspection fee paid prior to the
issuance of a grading permit.
7. Landscaping maintenance on Fred Waring Drive shall be the responsibility
of the property owner.
8. 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
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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 undergrounding.
9. 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 the issuance of any permits
associated with this project.
10. Any and all offsite improvements shall be preceded by the approval of
plans by the director of public works and the issuance of a valid
encroachment permit by the department of public works.
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. Size, number and location of driveways shall be to the specifications of
the department of public works with only one driveway approach to be
allowed to serve this property.
13. Grading permit issuance shall be subject to the waiver of parcel map first
being approved and recorded. As part of the waiver of parcel map process,
the applicant shall either provide for the pay-off or reapportionment of
any city assessments against the subject properties.
14. Building pad elevations for the proposed development are subject to review
and approval in accordance with Section 27 of the Palm Desert Municipal
Code.
Riverside sty Fire Department:
1. The fire department reccznnends 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 gallon per minute 1500 for single family, 2500 for multi-
family, and 3000 for commercial. The actual fire flaw available from any
one hydrant connected to any given water main shall be 1500 GPM for two
hours duration at 20 PSI residual operating pressure.
3. 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 niLe than 200' single
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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.
4. 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.
5. 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 1Pss 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. (Not known location of present hydrants, this item may apply.)
6. 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 sparing, 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 many
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".
7. Comply with Title 19 of the California Administrative Code. (May apply
depending an occ.)
8. Install a complete fire sprinkler system per NFPA 13. 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.
9. Install a fire alarm (waterflow) as required by the Uniform Building Code
3803 for sprinkler system.
10. Install tamper alarm on supply valve for sprinkler systems.
11. Certain designated areas will be required to be maintained as fire lanes.
12. Install panic hardware and exit signs per Uniform Building Code, and/or
Uniform Fire Code. (May apply, depends an occ. classification.)
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13. Install portable fire extinguishers per NFPA, Pamphlet #10, but rot less
than 2A10BC in rating. Fire extinguishers must rot be over 75' walking
distance.
14. 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 allured, the roadway shall
be 36' wide with parking on both sides, 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 rot exceed a 5'
radius or 10' diameter.
15. Contact the Fire Department for a final inspection prior to occupancy.
16. This project may require licensing and/or review by state agencies.
Applicant should prepare a letter of intent detailing the proposed usage
to facilitate case review. Contact should be made with the Office of the
State Fire Marshal (818-960-6441) for an opinion and a classification of
occupancy type. This information and a copy of the letter of intent
should be submitted to the fire department so that proper requiranents may
be specified during the review process.
17. An approved NFPA 13 or NFPA 13R sprinkler system is required for all
buildings over 5000 square feet in size. Area separation will not exempt
the building from this requirement. EXIMPTION: One and two family
residences.
Other: As per foot print building calculates out at 5,000 square feet so
the items listed will apply.
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EXHD3IT "A"
Pursuant to Title 14, Division 6, Article 7, Section 15083, of the California
Administrative Code.
CASE NOS: PP 90-17
APPLICANT/PROJECT SPONSOR:
DATIVE DECLARATION
FoxFoxx and Associates
74-818 Velie Way, Suite 2
Palm Desert, CA 92260
PROJECT DEOIPTICN/LOMICN: A 4800 square foot office building an two lots
on the south side of Fred Waring Drive, 200 feet east of Monterey Avenue.
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.
(4(oj'f/V• 6/ August 7, 1990
RANDN A. DIAZ ft DATE
DIRECTOR OF CC)NITY PMENT
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