HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1485PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1485
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO CITY
COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN TO
ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF AN 80,300 SQUARE FEET
COMMERCIAL RETAIL PROJECT ON AN 8.5 ACRE SITE AT THE
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF FRED WARING DRIVE AND TOWN
CENTER WAY.
CASE NO. PP/CUP 90-23
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert,
California, did on the 4th day of December, 1990, hold a duly noticed
public hearing to consider the request by Enjoy Development for approval
of a precise plan to allow construction of an 80,300 square feet
commercial retail project on a 8.5 acre site at the southeast corner of
Fred Waring Drive and Town Center Way; 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 is consistent
with the previously approved Ahmanson Commercial Development Plan for
which a final Environmental Impact Report has been certified; 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 commission did find the following facts and
reasons to exist to justify granting approval of said precise plan:
1. The design of the precise plan will not substantially
depreciate property values, nor be materially injurious to
properties or improvements in the vicinity.
2. The precise plan will not unreasonably interfere with the use
or enjoyment of property in the vicinity by the occupants
thereof for lawful purposes.
3. The precise plan will not endanger the public peace, health,
safety or general welfare.
4. The precise plan is consistent with the intent of the Ahmanson
Commercial Development Plan, P.C.-3 zone, Commercial Core Area
Specific Plan and General Plan.
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 approval of Precise Plan PP 90-23 is hereby granted for
reasons subject to the attached conditions.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1485
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm
Desert Planning Commission, held on this 4th day of December, 1990, by
the following vote, to wit:
AYES: DOWNS, JONATHAN, RICHARDS, AND WHITLOCK
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: ERWOOD
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
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CAROL WHITLOCK, Chairperson
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1485
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. PP/CUP 90-23
Department of Community Development:
1. The development of the property shall conform substantially with
exhibits on file with the department of community
development/planning, as modified by the following conditions.
2. Construction of portion of said project shall commence within one
year from the date of final approval unless an extension of time
is granted; otherwise said approval shall become null, void and of
no effect whatsoever.
3. 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 statutes
now in force, or which hereafter may be in force.
4. Prior to issuance of a building permit for construction of any use
contemplated by this approval, the applicant shall first obtain
permits and/or clearance form the following agencies:
Coachella Valley Water District
Palm Desert Architectural Commission
City Fire Marshal
Public Works Department
Palm Desert Water & Services District
Evidence of said permit or clearance from the above agencies shall
be presented to the department of building and safety at the time
of issuance of a building permit for the use contemplated herewith.
5. Access to trash/service areas shall be placed so as not to conflict
with parking areas. Said placement shall be approved by applicable
trash company and department of community development.
6. All future occupants of the buildings shall comply with parking
requirements of the zoning ordinance.
7. A detailed parking lot and building lighting plan shall be
submitted to staff for approval, subject to applicable lighting
standards, plan to be prepared by a qualified lighting engineer.
8. All sidewalk plans shall be reviewed and approved by the department
of public works prior to architectural review commission submittal.
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9. Project is subject to Art in Public Places fee per Ordinance No.
473.
10. Final landscape plans shall comply with proposed August 24, 1989
parking lot tree planting master plan. Landscaping shall emphasis
drought tolerant plant materials and water conserving irrigation
technology.
11. 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 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.
12. Commercial recycling facilities shall be provided on site and an
organized program shall be implemented in the center with required
tenant participation as requirement of lease.
13. Units B1 and B2 shall be reserved for professional offices only as
required to meet the Fred Waring office restriction.
14. Project shall be subject to all applicable provisions of the
Ahmanson Commercial Development Agreement including participation
in People Mover Program and payment of housing mitigation fees.
Public Works
1. Drainage fees, in accordance with Palm Desert Municipal Code
Section 26-49 shall be paid prior to issuance of any permits
associated with this project.
2. Any drainage facilities construction required for this project
shall be contingent upon a drainage study prepared by a registered
civil engineer that is reviewed and approved by the Department of
Public Works prior to start of construction.
3. Full 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 and Caltrans standards. Improvements shall
include, but not be limited to the following:
* Construction of the perimeter sidewalks in an appropriate
size and configuration along all property frontages, except
Fairhaven.
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* Construction of bus bays and bus shelters in accordance with
Sunline Transit Agency specifications and city
specifications.
* Modifications to the existing Town Center Way median island
as follows --Phase 1: Redesign median to accommodate
southbound left -turns into southerly driveway, Phase 2:
Redesign median island to prohibit left -turn exit from
southerly driveway. Phase 2 will be required if the Town
Center Fire Station is abandoned.
* Construction of deceleration/right-turn lane and exit flare
for Fred Waring Drive entry/exit, including a channelization
island.
* Modification of west bound Fred Waring Drive left -turn lane
to provide dual left -turns for west bound to south bound
traffic.
4. Signalization fees, in accordance with City of Palm Desert
Resolution Nos. 79-7 and 79-55, shall be paid prior to issuance of
any permits associated with this project.
5. As required under Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 26.28, and in
accordance with Sections 26.40 and 26.44, complete improvement
plans and specifications shall be submitted to the Director of
Public Works for checking and approval before construction of any
improvements is commenced. 0ffsite improvement plans to be
approved by the Public Works Department and a surety posted to
guarantee the installation of all required offsite improvements
prior to permit issuance.
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6. All public and private improvements shall be inspected by the
Department of Public works and a standard inspection fee shall be
paid prior to issuance of grading permits.
7. All existing overhead utility lines shall be placed underground in
accordance with the Palm Desert Municipal Code.
8. Landscaping maintenance on the property frontages shall be provided
by the property owner.
9. In accordance with Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 26.44,
complete grading plans/site improvement plans and specifications
shall be submitted to the Director of Public Works for checking and
approval prior to issuance of any permits. In addition to all
standard engineering design parameters, the plan shall address
appropriate circulation -related issues.
10. The following revisions to the site plan shall be incorporated in
the final site improvement/grading plan:
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* Parking lot planter islands shall be installed as approved by
the departments of community development and public works.
* The southerly Town Center Way access shall be widened to a
minimum of 30 feet.
* Traffic channelization for the northerly Town Center Way
access shall consist of 15 foot wide ingress/egress isles with
a 10 foot wide median island separating the lanes and
provisions for northbound deceleration lane.
* Loading zone and handicap parking areas for building "B" need
to be clearly identified.
11. Traffic safety striping on Fred Waring drive and Town Center Way
shall be provided to the specifications of the Director of Public
Works and shall include the use of approved thermoplastic pain and
raised pavement markers. A traffic control plan must be submitted
to, and approved by, the Director of Public Works prior to the
placement of any pavement markings.
12. Any and all offsite improvements shall be preceded by the approval
of plans and the issuance of valid encroachment permits by the
Department of Public Works.
13. Proposed building pad elevations are subject to review and
modification in accordance with Chapter 27 of the Palm Desert
Municipal Code.
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 shaw there exists a water system capable of providing
a potential gallon 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 GPM for two hours duration at 20 PSI residual
operating pressure.
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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 place 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 buildings(s) as measured along approved
vehicular travelways. Hydrants installed below 3000' elevation
shall be of the "wet barrel" type.
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 flow 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. All
buildings fully sprinklered.
... 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. A
occupancies 50+ occupant load.
10. Install a complete fire sprinkler system per NFPA 13. The post
indicator valve and fire department connection shall be located to
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the front, not less than 25' from the building and within 50' of
a n approved hydrant. All buildings.
11. Install a fire alarm (waterflow) as required by the Uniform
Building Code. 3802, 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 Cod. Minimum central station monitoring of
sprinkler system.
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 extinguishing system.
Commercial cooking facilities.
17. Install a dust collecting system as per the Uniform Building Code,
Section 910a and Uniform Fire Code Section 76.102. Dust producing
industrial if any.
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 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 not
exceed a 5' radius or 10' diameter.
19. A dead end single access over 500' in length may require a
secondary access, sprinklers or other mitigative measure.
20. A second access is required. This can be accomplished by two main
access pints from main roadway or an emergency gated access into
an adjoining development.
21. Contact the Fire Department for a final inspection prior to
occupancy.
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22. Access is a problem:
1) We have no means of entry if approaching from the east or
north.
2) Need to fix interior parking lot access to building Al by
providing drive through access on east side of that building.
3) Rear access at southeast corner of complex is too tight. It
looks like you will have to give up one parking space to make
radius work.
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