HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1533PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1533
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A PRECISE PLAN
OF DESIGN TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A 3120 SQUARE
FOOT AUTO SERVICE FACILITY ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF FRED
WARING DRIVE 680 FEET EAST OF HIGHWAY 111.
CASE NO. PP 91-7
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert,
California, did on the 17th day of September, 1991, hold a duly noticed
public hearing to consider the request of ECONO LUBE N' TUNE for
construction of a 3120 square foot auto service facility on the south
side of Fred Waring Drive, 680 feet east of Highway 111; and
WHEREAS, said application has complied with the requirements of the
"City of Palm Desert for 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 negative impact on the environment and a negative declaration 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
of 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 91-7 is hereby granted, subject
to the attached conditions.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1533
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm
Desert Planning Commission, held on this 17th day of September, 1991,
by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: DOWNS, RICHARDS
NOES: WHITLOCK
ABSENT: JONATHAN
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
RAMON A. DIAZ, ec 9 ary
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CAROL WHITLOCK, Chairperson
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1533
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. PP 91-7
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.
7. Final landscape plans shall comply with proposed August 24, 1989
parking lot tree planting master plan.
8. Applicant agrees to maintain the landscaping required to be
installed pursuant to these conditions. Applicant will enter into
an agreement to maintain said landscaping for the life of the
project, which agreement shall be notarized and which agreement
shall be recorded. It is the specific intent of the parties that
this condition and agreement run with the land and bind successors
and assigns.
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9. Drought and climate tolerant landscaping shall be utilized.
10. Project shall be subject to all applicable fees at time of issuance
of building permits including, but not limited to, Art in Public
Places, Fringe -Toed Lizard, TUMF, School Mitigation, and Housing
Mitigation Fees.
Department of Public Works:
1. Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fees (T.U.M.F.) in accordance
with City of Palm Desert ordinances shall be paid prior to issuance
of building permits.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Any and all offsite improvements shall be preceded by the approval
of plans by the Director of Public Works and the issuance of a
valid encroachment permit by the Department of Public Works.
5. 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.
6. Any proposed building pad elevations shall be subject to review and
modification 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.
elm 3.
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 buildings(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. Comply with Title 19 of the California Administrative Code in all
A,E,I occupancies. Unknown occupancy.
10. See note 5 in other section. 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. See note 5 in other section. 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.
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 Cod. 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))
14. Install portable fire extinguishers per NFPA, Pamphlet #10, but not
less than 2A10BC in rating. Fire extinguishers must not be over
75' walking distance. In addition tot he above, a 40BC fire
extinguisher is required for commercial kitchens.
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 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-
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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.
16. Whenever access into private property is controlled through use of
gates, barriers, guard houses or similar means provisions 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. Contact the Fire Department for a final inspection prior to
occupancy.
18. Commercial buildings shall have illuminated addresses of a size
approved by the city.
19. 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.
20. Conditions subject to change with adoption of new codes,
ordinances, laws, or when building permits are not obtained within
twelve months. Fire sprinkler ordinance of 3000 square foot
requirement before city at this time.
OTHER:
1. Waste oil tank shall be UL listed for Class 1 flammable liquids per
uniform fire code, section 79.907 (b), coated with 1 hour fire
rated material.
2. Valves, piping, hoses,
UFC Art. 2.
3. Flammable/combustible
seismic 4 zone.
containers, and tanks shall be labeled per
liquids plumbing must be engineered for
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4. Electrical shall be class 1, div. 1 in lube pit. May be class 1
div. 11 if properly vented or building is fire sprinklered.
5. If fire sprinklers are provided throughout building, 1 hour fire
rated coating and hydrant/fire flow requirements will be considered
met.
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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 91-7
APPLICANT/PROJECT SPONSOR:
Econo Lube N' Tune, Inc.
4911 Birch Street
Newport Beach, CA 92660
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/LOCATION: A 3120 square foot auto service facility
in the La Posada Center (behind Toys R Us).
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
% r potentially significant effects, may also be found attached.
RAMON A. DIAZ
September 17, 1991
DATE
DIRECTOR OF COMMUN DEVELOPMENT
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