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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1498
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A PRECISE PLAN
OF DESIGN TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A 40,000 SQUARE
FOOT MIXED USE COMMERCIAL COMPLEX IN THE C-1 ZONE
ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF HIGHWAY 111 AT THE CITY'S
WESTERN BOUNDARY.
CASE NO. PP 91-1
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert,
California, did on the 5th day of March, 1991, hold a duly noticed
public hearing to consider the request of MLA INVESTMENTS for the above
described project; 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 of
environmental impact 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 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.
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" is hereby certified and PP 91-1 approved subject to the
conditions contained in Exhibit "B" attached.
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PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm
Desert Planning Commission, held on this 5th day of March, 1991, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: DOWNS, ERWOOD, JONATHAN, RICHARDS, WHITLOCK
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
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CAROL WHITLOCK, Chairperson
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EXHIBIT A
Pursuant to Title 14, Division 6, Article 7, Section 15083, of the
California Administrative Code.
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
CASE NO: PP 91-1
APPLICANT/PROJECT SPONSOR:
MLA Investments
40-840 Thunderbird Road
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/LOCATION: Precise plan of design for a 40,000
square foot retail, furniture showroom and mini -storage facility on the
south side of Highway 111 at the city's western boundary.
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.
er i v• - d March 5, 1991
RAMON A. DIAZ DATE
DIRECTOR OF COMMUN Y DEVELOPMENT
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EXHIBIT "B"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. PP 91-1
Department of Community Development/Planning:
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 a 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 from the following agencies:
Coachella Valley Water District
Palm Desert Architectural Commission
City Fire Marshal
Public Works Department
Palm Desert Water and 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. Parking adjacent to Highway 111 will be concealed from view by a
3.5 foot berm, hedge, and/or landscaping to the satisfaction of the
director of community development/planning.
6. That the uses
Building A:
Building B:
Building C:
in the buildings shall be limited as follows:
10,000 sq. ft.
8,000 sq. ft.
16,850 sq. ft.
5,150 sq. ft.
furniture showroom
retail
warehouse/storage
warehouse/storage
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7. That the applicant provide the city with a fully executed mutual
access and parking agreement from the owners of the R.B. Furniture
property.
That the westerly access to Rio Del Sol Road be revised to an
emergency access point only (i.e. crash gate to fire department
standards).
9. That the applicant shall pay the necessary fee for the city to file
the required Notice of Determination with the County Clerks Office.
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. 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 improvements, as required by Sections 26.40 and 26.44
of the Palm Desert Municipal Code, shall be installed in accordance
with applicable state and city standards.
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. 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. Such
improvements shall be in accordance with the approved improvement
plans associated with Precise Plan 87-07 and shall include the
dedication of right-of-way necessary to accommodate the subject
improvements.
6. Access from Rio Del Sol Road shall be reviewed and approved by the
City of Rancho Mirage.
7. 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.
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8. Landscaping maintenance on Highway 111 and Rio Del Sol Road shall
be the responsibility of the property owner.
9. As required by 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 undergrounding.
10. 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.
11. Any and all offsite 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 and
Caltrans.
12. 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.
13. Prior to the issuance of any permits associated with this project,
applicant shall secure reciprocal ingress, egress and use easements
from the property to the north (A.P.N. 640-021-001--R.B.
Furniture).
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 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.
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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.
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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 building(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
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,
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area separations, or built-in fire protection measures such as a
fully fire sprinklered building.
9. 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 5,000
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. Includes all
buildings.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. Install a fire alarm as required by the Uniform Building Code
and/or Uniform Fire Code. 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))
13. Install portable fire extinguishers per NFPA, Pamphlet #10, but
not less than 2A1OBC in rating. Fire extinguishers must not be
over 75' walking distance. In addition to the above, a 40BC fire
extinguisher is required for commercial kitchens.
14. 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.
15. 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 not be 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
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a 5' radius or 10' diameter. City standards may be more
restrictive.
16. 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 16' with a minimum vertical clearance of
13'6". One "F" frequency transmitter shall be provided to fire
marshal for each gate installed.
17. 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. (Shown to Rio Del Sol Road)
18. Contact the fire department for a final inspection prior to
occupancy.
19. Commercial buildings shall have illuminated addresses of a size
approved by the city.
20. 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.
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