HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1494PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1494
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 A 136,944 SQUARE FOOT
OFFICE/COMMERCIAL PROJECT ON AN 8.92 ACRE
SITE AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF HOVLEY
LANE AND COOK STREET IN THE O.P. ZONE.
CASE NO. PP 90-29,VAR 90-8
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert,
California, did on the 19th day of February, 1991, hold a duly noticed
public hearing to consider the request of TRIAD PACIFIC DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION to allow construction of a 136,944 sq. ft. office/commercial
project on an 8.92 acre site at the northeast corner of Hovley Lane and
Cook Street in the 0.P. zone; 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 has been
previously assessed by a negative declaration; 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; 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 approval of said variance:
1. That practical difficulties or unnecessary physical hardships
inconsistent with the objectives of this ordinance that would
result if the variance is not granted.
2. That exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions
that apply to that property that do not apply generally to
other properties in the same zone was established to the
satisfaction of the commission.
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3. That the strict or literal interpretation and enforcement of
the specified regulation will deprive the applicant of
privileges enjoyed by the owners of other properties in the
same vicinity and zone.
4. That the commission is satisfied that the granting of the
variance will not be detrimental to the public health, safety
or welfare or materially injurious to properties or
improvements in the vicinity.
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 90-29, Variance 90-8 is
hereby granted for reasons subject to the attached conditions.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm
Desert Planning Commission, held on this 19th day of February, 1991, by
the following vote, to wit:
AYES: ERWOOD, JONATHAN, RICHARDS, AND WHITLOCK
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: DOWNS
ABSTAIN: NONE
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ATTEST:
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1494
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NOS. PP 90-29, VAR 90-8
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 Ordnance No.
473.
10. Final landscape plans shall comply with proposed August 24, 1989
parking lot tree planting master plan.
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. Project shall pay school impact mitigation fees as arranged with
the Desert Sands Unified School District.
13. All on -site utilities, including cable television, shall be placed
underground and shall be completely concealed from view except
certain appurtenances as may be approved by the director of
community development.
14. Only delivery diesel trucks built after 1974 shall be used.
15. All mitigation measures identified in the Environmental Impact
Report, prepared November, 1987, shall be met unless specifically
waived by the planning Commission and/or city Council.
16. Applicant shall pay fire facilities fees to offset the cost of
increased services.
17. Applicant shall pay drainage fees to offset the cost of drainage
improvements.
18. Twenty-five year storm flows shall be retained on -site.
19. Applicant shall contribute to signalization funding.
20. Applicant shall provide a bus stop with improvements, a waiting
shelter, bench and trash receptacle.
21. Applicant shall provide parking facilities for bicycles to meet air
quality mitigation measures and energy conservation concerns and
tie in with provided bicycle path.
22. Water efficient landscaping shall be provided as per approved plan.
23. Structures shall have security alarms.
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24. Lizard mitigation fees shall be paid prior to issuance of grading
permit.
25. Applicant agrees to pay a future reasonable assessment for Cook
Street improvements including bridges at Interstate 10 and the
Whitewater Channel.
26. All roof -mounted mechanical equipment shall be screened from all
sides with materials similar to building walls.
27. Buildings A and B shall be limited to 30 feet in height.
Public Works
1. Drainage and signalization fund fees, as required by city
ordinance, shall be paid prior to issuance of grading permit or
approval of final map, whichever occurs first.
2. Drainage facilities shall be provided, per ordinance no. 218 and
the Master Drainage Plan, to the specifications of the director of
public works.
3. Storm drain construction shall be contingent upon a drainage study
by the private engineer that is approved by the department of
public works.
4. Full public improvements, including traffic safety lighting as
required by ordinance and the director of public works, shall be
installed in accordance with city standards.
5. Complete improvement plans and specifications shall be submitted,
as required by ordinance, to the city engineer for checking and
approval before construction of any improvements is commenced. The
engineer shall submit "as -built" plans prior to the acceptance of
the improvements by the city.
6. All private streets, driveways and parking lots shall be inspected
by the engineering department and a standard inspection fee shall
be paid prior to grading permit issuance.
7. Landscaping maintenance on Hovley Lane and Cook Street shall be
provided by the property owner.
8. Traffic safety striping on Cook Street Shall be provided to the
specifications of the director of public works. A traffic control
plan must be submitted to and approved by the director of public
works before placing pavement markings.
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9. Complete grading plans and specifications shall be submitted, as
required by ordinance, tot he director of public works for checking
and approval prior to issuance of any permits.
10. Installation of curb and gutter, matching paving and eight foot
wide meandering sidewalk on Cook Street and Hovley Lane, and six
foot wide sidewalk on Hovley Lane.
11. Waiver of access to Cook Street and Hovley Lane except at approved
locations shall be granted on the final map.
12. Offsite improvement plans to be approved by public works department
and a surety posted to guarantee the required offsite improvements
prior to recordation of the final map.
13. Full improvement of interior streets based on private street
standards as established in accordance with Chapter 26, Section
26.40.040, C.P.D. Code.
14. Installation of one-half landscaped median in Cook Street or cash
payment for one-half the cost of landscaped median at the option
of the director of public works.
15. Traffic analysis to the prepared for the project to address the
specific impacts on existing networks (street and intersections)
and then proposed mitigation measures recommended for approval by
the city.
16. Size, number and location of driveways to public works
specifications with only four driveway approaches to be allowed to
serve this property.
17. Complete parcel map shall be submitted as required by ordnance to
the director of public works for checking and approval and be
recorded before issuance of any permits.
18. Any and all off -site improvements shall be preceded by the approval
of plans and the issuance of valid encroachment permit(s) by the
department of public works.
19. 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 issuance of the grading
permit.
20. Applicant shall agree to contribute their fair share to the
assessed costs for the Cook Street Extensions and Bridge Fund.
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21. Access from Cook Street shall be restricted to a single common
driveway with no left turn egress permitted. The most northerly
Cook Street access, as shown on the proposed site plan shall not
be permitted.
22. Hovley Lane access, as shown the proposed site plan, shall be
restricted to right -turn ingress and egress only.
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. 10.3O1C.
2. 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.
3. Provide, or show 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.
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. 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.
6. Provide written certification from the appropriate water company
having jurisdiction that hydrant(s) will be installed and will
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produce the required fire flow, or arrange field inspection by the
Fire Department prior to request for final inspection.
7. 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."
"System has been designed to provide a minimum gallon per minute
flow of 1500, 2500, 3000."
8. 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 such as a
fully fire sprinklered building
9. Comply with Title 19 of the California Administrative Code in all
A,E,I occupancies. Unknown occupancy.
10. 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. This applies to all buildings with 5000
square feet or more building area as measured by the building
footprint, including overhangs which are sprinklered per NFPA 13.
The building area of additional floors is added in for a cumulative
total. Exempted are one and two family dwellings.
11. 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. This applies to all buildings with 5000
square feet or more building area as measured by the building
footprint, including overhangs which are sprinklered per NFPA 13.
The building area of additional floors is added in for a cumulative
total. Exempted are one and two family dwellings.
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12. Install a fire alarm (water flow) as required by the Uniform
Building Code 3803 for sprinkler system. Install tamper alarms on
all supply and control valves for sprinkler systems.
13. Certain designated areas will be required to be maintained as fire
lanes and shall be clearly marked by painting and/or signs approved
by the Fire Marshal.
14. Install a fire alarm as required by the Uniform Building Code
and/or Uniform Fire Cod. Minimum requirement is UL central station
monitoring of sprinkler system per NFPA 71 and 72. Alarm plans are
required for all UL central station monitored systems, systems
where any interior devices are required or used. (U.F.C. 14-
103(a))
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. In addition tot he above, a 40BC fire
extinguisher is required for commercial kitchens.
16. Install a Hood/Duct automatic fire extinguishing system if
operating a commercial kitchen including, but not limited to, deep
fryers, grills, charbroilers or other appliances which produce
grease laden vapors or smoke. NFPA 96, 17, 17a.
17. Install a dust collecting system as per the Uniform Building Code,
Section 910a and Uniform Fire Code Section 76.102. if conducting
an operation that produces airborne particles. A carpenter or
woodworking shop is considered one of several industrial processes
requiring dust collection.
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'
ratikUs turn -around (55' in industrial developments). Fountains or
gttliCfen islands placed in the middle of these turn-arounds shall not
exceed a 5' radius or 10' diameter. City standards may be more
restrictive.
19. Whenever access into private property is controlled through use of
gates, barriers, guard houses or similar means provisions 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
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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 16' with a minimum vertical clearance of 13'
6". One "F" frequency transmitter shall be provided to Fire
Marshal for each gate installed.
20. A dead end single access over 500' in length will require a
secondary access, sprinklers or other mitigative measure approved
by the Fire Marshal. Under no circumstances shall a single dead
end access over 1300 feet be accepted.
21. A second access is required. This can be accomplished by two main
access points from main roadway or an emergency gated access into
an adjoining development.
22. Contact the Fire Department for a final inspection prior to
occupancy.
23. 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 should be submitted to the Fire Department so that
proper requirements may be specified during the review process.
Typically this applies to educational, day car, institutional,
health care, etc. Unknown use.
24. Commercial buildings shall have illuminated addresses of a size
approved by the city.
24. All fire sprinkler systems, fixed fire suppression systems and
alarm plans must be submitted separately for approval prior to
construction. Subcontractors should contact the Fire Marshal's
office for submittal requirements.
25. Access is not acceptable. Curb radius will need to be adjusted to
ensure fire equipment access throughout template attached.
All questions regarding the meaning of these conditions should be
referred to the Fire Department Fire Protection/Inspection Staff
at Phone (619) 346-1870 or Indian Wells Station 55, 44-900 El
Dorado Dr. Indian Wells CA. 92260.
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Planning Commission Conditions:
1. Project is subject to the 28 foot height limitation determined by
finished pad elevation set by the city.
2. Unless waived, future buildings shall meet the provisions of the
Satellite Pad Information and Criteria for Hovley Corporate Centre
attached as Exhibit A.
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Exhibit A
SATELLITE PAD
INFORMATION AND CRITERIA
FOR
HOVLEY CORPORATE CENTRE
PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA
ROBERT H. RICCIARDI, AIA & ASSOCIATES
75-090 ST. CHARLES PLACE, SUITE A
PALM DESERT, CA 92260
619-346-2223
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1494
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION
1.0 FORWARD
2.0 INTRODUCTION & DESIGN CONCEPT
3.0 SUBMITTAL CHECK LIST
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1.0 FORWARD TO TENANT
"Satellite Pad information and criteria" for the Hovley
Corporate Centre is intended as a guide to assist the tenants and
design professionals for improvement of buildings on single story
pads as shown on the illustrative site plan. As such tenants are
directed to follow outlined architectural detailing methods
indicated in Section 2.0 herein. Particular attention should be
paid to submission procedure checklist and design criteria to
avoid any needless delays or redesign.
Questions may be directed to the Hovley Corporate Centre
Architectural Coordinator.
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2.0 INTRODUCTION
AND
DESIGN CONCEPT
The Hovley Corporate Centre is a six (6) building complex
consisting of two (2) two-story anchor buildings at the center of
the site with four (4) single story satellite pads along the
frontage of the project off Cook Street.
Satellite building pads vary in size from 6000 sq.ft. to
7200 sq.ft. The four pads occupy approximately seven percent
(7%) of the site. Overall project site is phased per the follow-
ing tabulations:
PROJECT AREA TABULATIONS
SITE AREA 393,222 S.F. APPROX.
BLDG. A PHASE 1
1ST FLOOR GROSS 29,444
2ND FLOOR GROSS 25,828
TOTAL 55,272
BLDG. B PHASE 2
1ST FLOOR GROSS 29,444
2ND FLOOR GROSS 25,828
TOTAL 55,272
PAD 1 BLDG. PHASE 1 7,200
PAD 2 BLDG. PHASE 1 6,000
PAD 3 BLDG. PHASE 2 6,000
PAD 4 BLDG. PHASE 2 7,200
TOTAL 26,400
TOTAL GROSS: 136,944
15% site coverage
15% site coverage
7% site coverage
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Prospective tenants for satellite pads are directed to
interview the City of Palm Desert Planning Department (619
-346-0611) for allowed uses within the zone and verify specifi-
cally the parking ratio for proposed use. Overall project park-
ing ratio is based on "Professional Office" type use.
Architectural influence for the center draws from local
desert contemporary styles with conscience towards existing
adjacent building uses. Wide facias in a linear horizontal
design direct the "architecture", along with the horizontal
recessed glass areas. Massing of structure shall be broken
vertical to accent horizontal hierarchy. Maximum height of each
single story shall be 16'0". Palette of building materials shall
be two colors of plaster (earth tones) per building (gun dash
finish) with split face masonry accents. Recessed glass areas
shall be medium solar bronze (tinted).
Architectural design shall be enhanced with landscaping.
Clusters of plant material indigenous to the area is encouraged.
Preliminary landscape concepts shall be submitted to the City of
Palm Desert Planning Department prior to final preparation of
working drawings. Applicant shall also submit landscape plan to
Coachella Valley Water District for approval.
The intent of this design criteria is to require adherence
to a building material palette, but not to restrict individual
architectural imagination. This design criteria does not require
flat roof architectural expression. "Total project cohesiveness"
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3.0 SUBMITTAL CHECK LIST
PLAN SUBMITTAL PROCEDURE:
Within thirty (30) days after receipt of this design crite-
ria, tenant shall submit two (2) sets of fully dimensioned 1/8"
scale drawings and one set of reproducible sepia prepared by
tenant's licensed architect and/or engineer at tenant's expense.
Said drawings shall indicate the specific requirements of Hovley
Corporate Centre. Plans shall clearly outline architectural
details, including types of materials and colors.
Upon approval of required exhibits by Hovley Corporate
Centre, the tenant shall process plans to the City of Palm desert
Planning Department for final approval. In the event that the
premises have not been constructed in accordance with said ap-
proved drawings, the tenant shall not be permitted to open for
business until premises comply, in all respects with said ap-
proved drawings.
A. Preliminary Submittal
1. Floor plan
2. Exterior elevations
3. Epof plan
4. Schematic sections and typical fascia/window details
5. Materials sample board
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B. Final Submittal
When plans have been approved by Hovley Corporate Centre and
the City of Palm Desert. The tenant shall forward one
complete set of plans to the Howley Corporate Centre with
conditions of approval (from the City) attached. Said plans
shall include tenant signage plans and specifications.