HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1526PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1526
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, SETTING FORTH ITS FINDINGS AND
APPROVING A 4 LOT INDUSTRIAL SUBDIVISION NORTHEAST OF
COOK AND SHERYL STREETS.
CASE NO. PM 27082
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert,
California, did on the 16th day of July, 1991, hold a duly noticed
public hearing to consider the request of JOHN HOOTEN for 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 is a Class 15
categorical exemption; 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 recommending approval of the parcel map:
1. That the proposed map is consistent with applicable general
and specific plans.
2. That the design or improvement of the proposed subdivision is
consistent with applicable general and specific plans.
3. That the site is physically suitable for the type of
development.
4. That the site is physically suitable for the type of
development.
5. That the design of the subdivision or the proposed
improvements are not likely to cause substantial environmental
damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish or wildlife
or their habitat.
6. That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements
is not likely to cause serious public health problems.
7. That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements
will not conflict with easements, acquired by the public at
large, for access through or use of property within the
proposed subdivision.
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. 1526
2. That it does hereby approve the above described Tentative
Parcel Map No. ,subject to fulfillment of the attached
conditions.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm
Desert Planning Commission, held on this 16th day of July, 1991, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: DOWNS, RICHARDS, WHITLOCK
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: ERWOOD
ABSTAIN: JONATHAN
ATTEST:
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CAROL WHITLOCK, Chairperson
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1526
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. PM 27082
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. Recordation of map shall occur within two years 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.
4. Map shall show a common "emergency only" access to Cook Street.
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.
%we 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.
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 under Section 12.16 and 26.44 of 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.
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.
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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.
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. 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.
9. Direct access to Cook Street, excepting emergency access across
parcel 1, shall not be permitted.
10. Easements for access to parcels 2, 3 and 4 shall be provided on the
parcel map and shall be a minimum width of twenty-four feet.
Fire Marshall:
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.
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 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.
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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.
"'io 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 24 of the California Code of Regulations, adopted
January 1, 1990, for all occupancies.
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.
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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 or 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))
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. In addition to the above, a 40BC fire
extinguisher is required for commercial kitchens.
15. 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.
16. 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.
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'
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.
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
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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 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. 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 letter of intent should be submitted to the Fire Department so
that proper requirements may be specified during the review
process. Typically this applies to educational, day care,
institutional, health care, etc.
22. Commercial buildings shall have illuminated addresses of a size
approved by the city.
23. 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.
24. The 15 foot emergency access driveway is substandard. Interior
driveways are a minimum of 24 feet. Fire emergency access lanes
are a minimum of 20 feet per the uniform fire code.
25. When designing buildings, parking and driveways, you must provide
proper turnaround, looped access, or through driveways when over
150 feet as in Condition No. 17.
26. These conditions are subject to change with adoption of new
ordinances or delay of building permit issuance in excess of one
year.
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