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Home My WebLink AboutRes No 1543PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1543 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A 704 SQUARE FOOT OFFICE AND CAR WASH FACILITY ON A 2.1 ACRE SITE AT 74-881 HOVLEY LANE. CASE NO. PP 91-9 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on the 5th day of November, 1991, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the request by Avis Rent A Car 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 the project will not have a significant environmental impact 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 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 a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact is hereby certified. 3. The Precise Plan 91-9 on file in the department of community development is hereby approved, subject to the attached conditions. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION N0. 1543 PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert Planning Commission, held on this 5th day of November, 1991, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: DOWNS, JONATHAN, RICHARDS, SPIEGEL, WHITLOCK NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ATTEST: RAMON A. DIAZ, Secret SS/db &444L 1J) CAROL WHITLOCK, Chairperson 2 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION N0. 1543 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL CASE N0. PP 91-9 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. 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. 3. 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. 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. Payment of fringe -toed lizard mitigation fees in the amount of $1260.00 ($600.00 per acre prorated) required prior to issuance of grading permit. Department of Public Works: 1. Any storm drain construction associated with this project shall be contingent upon a drainage study prepared by a registered civil engineer that is reviewed and approved by the Department of Public Works. 2. 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. 3 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1543 3. As required under Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 26.28, and in accordance with Sections 26.40 and 26.44, 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. 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 and minimum twenty-four foot wide drive approach. "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. 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. Landscaping maintenance on Hovley Lane shall be the responsibility of the property owner. 6. 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. 7. Size, number and location of driveways to the specifications of the Department of Public Works with only one driveway approaches to serve this property. 8. 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. 9. 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. 10. Proposed building pad elevations are subject to review and modification in accordance with Title 27 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code. 1I. On -site storm water shall be channeled into existing drainage facility along southerly property line. The subject channelization shall include hydroligic calculations which demonstrate that the existing channel system at the rear of the property is adequate to handle anticipated site run-off based on proposed land use. If it is determined that the existing channel is inadequate, the applicant shall provide for on -site detention such that the channel capacity is not exceeded. 4 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION N0. 1543 12. Applicant shall provide for the reimbursement of one-half the construction cost for the construction of the existing landscaped median island in Hovley Lane. Such reimbursement shall be based on the lineal footage of median island adjacent to he subject property. 13. Proposed car wash and fuel tank areas as shown on the project site plan shall be designed so that there is no contribution of surface water run-off, nuisance or storm, to the proposed/existing channel system. 14. The project entry as shown on the project site plan shall be redesigned to provide for a longer access throat. This can be accomplished by eliminating the most northerly parking stall at the northwest corner of the project. Environmental Conservation Department: 1. Design a recycling enclosure that matches the use of the site. 2. Car wash facility constructed as to reuse or recycle the water utilized to clean the vehicles. 3. The landscape, including plant material and irrigation system, be designed and installed in the water efficient drought tolerant theme. The landscape within the city right-of-way shall be approved by the Public Works Department. 5 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION N0. 1543 EXHIBIT "A" Pursuant to Title 14, Division 6, Article 7, Section 15083, of the California Administrative Code. CASE NO.: PP 91-9 APPLICANT/PROJECT SPONSOR: NEGATIVE DECLARATION Avis Rent A Car 3400 Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262 PROJECT DESCRIPTION/LOCATION: A 704 square foot office building and rental car facility (car wash and open storage with vehicles) on a 2.1 acre site at 74-881 Hovley Lane. 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. �%U• // RAMON A. DIAZ MATE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY • VELOPMENT SRS/db 6