HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1518PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1518
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A
PRECISE PLAN/CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT
AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT TO CONVERT 232 VACANT MOBILE HOME SPACES
WITHIN AN EXISTING RETIREMENT MOBILE
HOME/RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARK TO 695 RV SPACES
TOTALING 893 RV SPACES ON 83 ACRES ON THE NORTH
SIDE OF FRANK SINATRA DRIVE DIRECTLY OPPOSITE
EL DORADO DRIVE.
CASE NO. PP/CUP 86-50 Amendment
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert,
California, did on the 4th day of June, 1991, hold a duly noticed
public hearing to consider the request of JAMES LAIER for the above
mentioned application; 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 a significant environmental impact and that
a negative declaration is hereby 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/conditional use permit amendment:
1. The proposed amendment is in accord with the objectives
and requirements of the R-1-M zone and the Land Use
Element of the General Plan, and the North Sphere
Specific Plan.
2. The proposed location of the RV Park and the conditions
under which it will be operated and maintained will not
be detrimental to the public health, safety or general
welfare, or be materially injurious to properties or
improvements in the vicinity.
3. The proposed conditional use will comply with each of the
applicable provisions of this title, except for approved
variances or adjustments.
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.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1518
2. That a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact,
Exhibit A, and Precise Plan/Conditional Use Permit 86-50
Amendment is hereby approved, subject to the attached
conditions.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm
Desert Planning Commission, held on this 4th day of June, 1991, by
the following vote, to wit:
ATT
AYES: DOWNS, ERWOOD, JONATHAN, RICHARDS, WHITLOCK
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
EST:
N A. DIAZ, c
RAMS r ary
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CAROL WHITLOCK, Chairperson
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1518
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. PP/CUP 86-50 AMENDMENT
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
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. That all streets in the development be a minimum 30 feet in
width with the exception of hammerhead side streets which may
be 25 feet.
6. Trash facility shall be distributed throughout the project per
the recommendation of Palm Desert Disposal. Applicant shall
implement a recycling plan as approved by the Environmental
Conservation Manager.
7. Guest parking spaces shall be evenly distributed throughout
the project so that at least four spaces be within 400 feet
of each RV space.
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8. The vacant area at the east end of the project shall be
developed as RV storage available on a rental basis to the
general public.
9. RV spaces shall not be used for permanent residential
occupancy. Construction of accessory structures shall be
prohibited. An RV may not occupy a particular space within
the park for a period longer than one year.
10. Applicant shall be subject to the Transportation Uniform
Mitigation Fee based upon the increased traffic generation
resulting from the amendment.
Department of Public Works:
1. 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.
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. 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.
Prior to project final, applicant shall submit "as -built"
plans to the director of public works for review and approval.
4. 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.
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. Applicant shall agree to participate in the proposed City of
Palm Desert Cook Street Assessment District to the extent
determined by proceedings of the City of Palm Desert.
7. Applicant shall complete all necessary processing for the
dedication of street rights -of -way required under the original
project approval.
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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 2 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. System must
be complete before any RV space is occupied.
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
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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. 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. City standards may be more restrictive.
9. 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".
10. A dead-end single access over 500' in length may require a
secondary access, sprinklers, or other mitigative measure.
11. A second access is required. This r be accomplished by two
main access points from main road )r an emergency gated
access into an adjoining developmen
12. All new residences/dwellings are required to have illuminated
residential addresses meeting both city and fire department
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approval. Shake shingle roofs are no longer permitted in the
cities of Indian Wells, Rancho Mirage or Palm Desert.
OTHER:
1. Owner/developer should contact fire marshal as a hydrant
layout plan can be offered by his office for a cost savings.
2. Access and turn radius acceptable as shown with red curb --no
parking on streets.
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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/CUP 86-50 Amendment
APPLICANT/PROJECT SPONSOR:
James Laier, Jr.
76-000 Frank Sinatra Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/LOCATION: An 83 acre facility on the north
side of Frank Sinatra 3400 feet east of Cook Street will include
893 RV spaces, 9 mobile home lots and a 9 hole golf course.
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.
? AVaif 1 June 4, 1991
RAMON A. DIAZ DATE
DIRECTOR OF COMMUN Y DEVELOPMENT
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