HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1505PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1505
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING A PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN TO
ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF AN 11 UNIT APARTMENT
PROJECT AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF ABRONIA
TRAIL AND SUNSET LANE.
CASE NO. PP 90-20
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert,
California, did on the 16th day of April, 1991, hold a duly noticed
public hearing to consider the request by NELCON, INC. for the above
mentioned 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 a negative declaration of
environmental impact was previously filed for Case No. PP 89-4, a
similar project on the same property; 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 approval of Precise Plan 90-20 is hereby granted, subject
to the attached conditions.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1505
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm
Desert Planning Commission, held on this 16th day of April, 1991, by
the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
DOWNS, ERWOOD, JONATHAN, RICHARDS, WHITLOCK
NONE
NONE
NONE
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RAMON A. DIAZ, Sec, &ary
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CAROL WHITLOCK, Chairperson
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. PP 90-20
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 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 & Services District
5. Trash provisions shall be approved by an applicable trash company
and city prior to issuance of building permit.
6. Project shall pay fees as determined by Desert Sands Unified School
District.
Department of Public Works:
1. Drainage fees, in accordance with Section 26.49 of the Palm Desert
Municipal Code, shall be paid prior to recordation of parcel map
or the issuance of any permits associated with this project.
2. Signalization fees, in accordance with City of Palm Desert
Resolution Nos. 79-17 and 79-55, shall be paid prior to recordation
of parcel map or the issuance of any permits associated with this
project.
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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. As required by the Palm Desert Municipal Code, all existing
overhead utilities shall be placed underground.
5. 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.
6. 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. In
addition, applicant shall post a surety to guarantee the
installation of required offsite improvements. Such offsite
improvements shall include, but not be limited to, concrete
sidewalks in an appropriate size and configuration and city
standard driveway approaches.
7. 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.
8. Landscaping maintenance on Abronia Trail, Sunset Lane and El Camino
shall be provided by the property owner.
9. All private driveways and parking lots shall be inspected by the
Department of Public Works and a standard inspection fee shall be
paid prior to grading permit issuance.
10. Complete parcel map 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. Prior to final map approval, applicant shall provide for the pay-
off or reapportionment of any existing city assessments against
the subject property.
12. Building pad elevations as shown on the tentative parcel map are
subject to review and modification in accordance with Chapter 27
of the Palm Desert Municipal Code.
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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.
2. 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.
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 placed 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 building(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, if all
buildings are full fire 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
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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. Install a complete fire sprinkler system per NFPA 13R. 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. For all Ri buildings over 5000 square feet.
Includes garage space and all floors.
10. Install a fire alarm (waterflow) as required by the Uniform
Building Code, 3803 for sprinkler system.
11. Install tamper alarm on supply valve for sprinkler systems.
12. Certain designated areas will be required to be maintained as fire
lanes.
13. Install a fire alarm as required by the Uniform Building Code
and/or Uniform Fire Code. Monitoring of sprinkler system, smoke
detectors.
14. Install portable fire extinguishers per NFPA, Pamphlet #10, but not
less than 2A1OBC in rating. Fire extinguishers must not be over
75' walking distance.
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
a 5' radius or 10' diameter. It appears this condition has been
met.
16. The minimum width of interior driveways for multi -family or
apartment complexes shall be:
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a. 24 feet wide when serving less than 100 units, no parallel
parking; carports or garages allowed on one side only. Will
accept garages on both sides if posted "no parking" in
driveway area.
b. 28 feet wide when serving between 100 and 300 units; carports
or garages allowed on both sides, no parallel parking.
c. 32 feet wide when serving over 300 units or when parallel
parking is allowed on one side.
d. 36 feet wide when parallel parking is allowed on both sides.
17. If gated, 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". Provide two "F" transmitters to fire marshal.
18. A dead-end single access over 500' in length may require a
secondary access, sprinklers, or other mitigative measure.
19. 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.
20. Contact the fire department for a final inspection prior to
occupancy.
21. All new residences/dwellings are required to have illuminated
residential addresses meeting both city and fire department
approval. Shake shingle roofs are no longer permitted in the city
of Indian Wells, Rancho Mirage or Palm Desert.
Other: Builder/developer should show on site plan any existing
super hydrants that may qualify for meeting fire flow requirements.
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