HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1503PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1503
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING A PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN FOR A
9,916 SQUARE FOOT OFFICE BUILDING
NORTHEAST OF MERLE DRIVE AND RITTER
CIRCLE.
CASE NO. PP 91-2
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert,
California, did on the 2nd day of April, 1991 hold a duly noticed public
hearing to consider the request of GEORGE RITTER for the above 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 have no
possible effect on the environment; 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 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 approval of Precise Plan is hereby granted for reasons
subject to the attached conditions.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1503
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm
Desert: Planning Commission, held o►i Llils 2nd day of April, 1YY1, by Llie
following vote, to wit:
AYES: DOWNS, ERWOOD, JONATHAN, RICHARDS, WHITLOCK
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
RAMON A. DIAZ, e ' ary
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CAROL WHITLOCK, Chairperson
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1503
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. PP 91-2
Department of Community 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. Construction of a portion of said project shall commence within one
year from the date of second reading before city council, or one
year after first reading 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 statues
now in force, or which hereafter may be in force.
Department of Public Works:
1. Drainage fees, in accordance with Section 26.49 of the Palm Desert
Municipal Code and Palm Desert Ordinance Number 507, shall be paid
prior to the issuance of any permits associated with this project.
2. 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.
3. Signalization fees, in accordance with City of Palm Desert
Resolution Nos. 79-17 and 79-55, shall be paid prior to the
issuance of any permits associated with this project.
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 city standards.
5. As required under Palm Desert Municipal code Section 26.28, and in
accordance with Sections 26.40 and 26.44, complete improvements
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 include, but not be limited to, minimum six foot
wide concrete sidewalk (as determined by the director of public
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works) and construction of city standard drive approaches. "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 Ritter Circle shall be the
responsibility of the property owner.
8. In accordance with the 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 the project.
9. Size, number and location of driveways shall be to the
specifications of the Department of Public Works with two driveway
approaches to be allowed to serve this property.
10. Proposed building pad elevations are subject to review and
modification in accordance with Section 27 of the Palm Desert
Municipal Code.
11. Any and all off -site improvements shall be preceded by the approval
of plans and the issuance of valid encroachment permits by the
Department of Public Works.
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 a grading
permit.
13. Prior to issuance of any permits associated with this project, the
applicant shall provide copies of the record access and driveway
easements between lots 6, 7 and 8 of Parcel Map 17191 (subject
property).
14. The construction of all onsite improvements (parking lot,
driveways, etc.) shall take place concurrently with the phase one
building construction. Those improvements associated with lot no.
6 (north of the subject property) may be deferred if acceptable to
the city fire marshal.
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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 Section 10.301C.
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 flow of 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 for 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. 0ne
copy will be sent to the responsible inspecting authority.
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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 sprinklers, 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 class/use).
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 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.
12. 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.
13. 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))
15. 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.
16. Install a dust collecting system as per the Uniform Building Code,
Section 910a and Uniform Fire Code Section 76.102, if conducting
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an operation that produces airborne particles. A carpenter or
woodworking shop is considered one of several industrial processes
requiring dust collection - (depending on industrial).
17. 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' radium 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. City standards may be more
restrictive - (O.K. as shown).
18. 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.
19. 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 by accepted - (O.K. as shown).
20. 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 - (O.K. as shown).
21. Contact the Fire Department for a final inspection prior to
occupancy.
22. 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
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so that proper requirements may be specified during the review
process. Typically this applies to educational, day care,
institutional, health care, etc - (unknown use).
23. 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.
Items 2 through 8 are considered satisfied if Phase 1 building is fully
sprinklered for NFPA 13 and provides local alarm bell. Phase 1 building
must be UL central station monitoring along with Phase 2 building when
it is built. Phase 1 building must be fire sprinklered per NFPA 13.
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