HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1555PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1555
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING A SIX UNIT APARTMENT PROJECT
EAST OF SAN PABLO BETWEEN CATALINA WAY AND
SANTA ROSA WAY.
CASE NO. PP 91-13
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert,
California, did on the 4th day of February, 1992, hold a duly noticed
public hearing to consider the request of DUGGAN & SUSAN LANROS for the
project described above; 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 have no
possible effect on the environment; 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 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 91-13 is hereby granted for
reasons 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 February, 1992, by
the following vote, to wit:
AYES: DOWNS, JONATHAN, RICHARDS, SPIEGEL, WHITLOCK
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
CAROL WHITLOCK, Chairperson
r„„ RAMIN A. DIAZ, Sec ary
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1555
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. PP 91-13
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:
Palm Desert Water and Services District
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.
Department of Public Works:
1. 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.
2. Full 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. 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 the issuance of a grading permit. Such
improvements shall include, but not be limited to, concrete
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sidewalk in an appropriate size and configuration and city standard
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 San Pablo Avenue 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 shall be to the
specifications of the Department of Public Works with only one
driveway approach to be allowed to serve this property.
8. Proposed building pad elevations are subject to review and
modification in accordance with Section 27 of the Palm Desert
Municipal Code.
9. As required under the Palm Desert Municipal Code, existing
utilities shall be placed underground per each respective utility
districts 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 underground conversion.
City Fire Marshal:
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 2500 for multifamily. The
actual fire flow available from any one hydrant connected to any
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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 +ufo
than 165' multifamily 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 165' multifamily from any portion of the building(s) as
measured along approved vehicular travelways. The required fire
flow shall be available form 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 Count -
Fire Chief. Upon approval, the original will be returned. Or
copy will be sent to the responsible inspection authority.
Plans shall conform to fire hydrant types, location and spacing.
and the system shall meet the fire flow requirements. Plans shall .r
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,
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 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. 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. Square footage
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on submitted plans as calculated by building dimensions minus all
deck and stair area is 6176 square feet.
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.
12. Certain designated areas will be required to be maintained as fire
lands 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 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 add}tion to the 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-
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. Shown at 20' is substandard.
16. The minimum width of interior driveways for multi -family or
apartment complexes shall be 24 feet wide when serving less than
100 units, no parallel parking, carports or garages allowed on one
side only.
17. 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". One "F" frequency transmitter shall be provided to Fire
Marshal for each gate installed.
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18. Contact the Fire Department for a final inspection prior to
occupancy.
19. All new residences/dwellings are required to have illuminated
residential addresses meeting both City and Fire Department ri
approval. Shake single roof are no longer permitted in the Cities
of Indian Wells, Rancho Mirage or Palm Desert.
20. 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.
21. Conditions subject to change with adoption of new codes,
ordinances, laws, or when building permits are not obtained within
twelve months.
22. Page 1 shows building area of 4044 square feet. This figure is not
accurate. The building dimensions of 88 feet by forty feet equals
7040 (excluding decks). If we subtract all six 144 square foot
areas of porch/stairs we still have 6176 square feet which requires
fire sprinklers. In one or both floor level decks covered the
sprinklered square footage increases.
23. The 20 foot driveway is not acceptable. Minimum is 24 feet.
Planning Commission Conditions:
1. Dense screening shall be provided to screen the parking area as
approved by the architectural commission.
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