HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1560PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1560
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT FOR A 50,000 SQUARE FOOT CHURCH,
CHILD CARE AND SCHOOL FACILITY ON 4.7
ACRES ON THE NORTH SIDE OF COUNTRY CLUB
DRIVE 800 FEET EAST OF PORTOLA AVENUE.
CASE NO. CUP 92-1
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert,
California, did on the 17th day of March, 1992, hold a duly noticed
public hearing to consider the request of PALM DESERT OASIS SEVENTH DAY
ADVENTIST CHURCH for approval of a Negative Declaration of Environmental
Impact and conditional use permit for a 50,000 square foot church, child
care and school facility on 4.7 acres on the north side of Country Club
Drive 800 feet east of Portola Avenue; 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
an adverse 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
rr..reasons to exist to justify the granting of the requested conditional
use permit:
1. The location of a church and school fronting on a major
arterial at the periphery of a residential block is in accord
with the objectives of the Planned Residential zone.
2. The proposed location and condition under which the church and
school will operate will not be detrimental to the public
health, safety and welfare or be materially injurious to
properties or improvements in the vicinity. Sufficient
traffic capacity and controls exist to insure safe ingress
and egress for the facility and acceptable levels of services
at critical intersections.
3. The project will comply with all provisions of the Planned
Residential zone.
4. The provision of schools, churches and child care facilities
complies with the goals, objectives and policies of the Palm
Desert General Plan.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1560
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 Exhibit
"A" and CUP 92-1 on file in the department of community
development/planning are hereby approved, subject to
conditions.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm
Desert Planning Commission, held on this 17th day of March, 1992, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: DOWNS, JONATHAN, RICHARDS
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: SPIEGEL, WHITLOCK
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
oppa-,f)d ON A. DIAZ,
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JIICHARDS, Vice Chairperson
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. CUP 92-1
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. 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.
3. Construction of a portion of said project shall commence within one
year from the date of final approval unless a time extension is
granted, otherwise said approval shall become null, void and of no
effect whatsoever.
4. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for construction of any
uses 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
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. Trash provisions shall be approved by applicable trash company and
city prior to issuance of building permit. Plan shall include
facilities and program for collection of recyclable materials.
6. Applicant shall pay school impact fees as arranged by the Desert
Sands Unified School District.
7. Project shall be subject to Art in Public Places fee for Ordinance
No. 473.
8. Applicant agrees to maintain the landscaping required to be
installed pursuant to these conditions. Applicant shall 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
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this condition and agreement run with the land and bind successors
and assigns.
9. Applicant shall emphasize drought resistent and water conserving ,.rr
plant materials and irrigation technologies into landscape plan.
Plan shall conform to city's parking lot tree standards.
10. Applicant shall construct a six foot masonry wall along north, east
and west property lines.
11. Plan shall be limited to 456 seat sanctuary, 70 child day care, and
150 student academy.
Department of Public Works:
1. Drainage fees, in accordance with Section 26.49 of the Palm Desert
Municipal Code and Palm Desert Ordinance Number 507, shall be paid
prior to issuance of any permits associated with this project.
2. Drainage facilities, as designated within the Northside Area Master
Drainage Plan shall be provided to the specifications of the
director of public works.
3. 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 prior to start of
construction. The design of on -site storm drainage retention
facilities shall be subject to the review and approval of the
director of public works.
4. Signalization fees, in accordance with City of Palm Desert
Resolution Nos. 79-17 and 79-55, shall be paid prior to issuance
of any permits associated with this project.
5. Full public improvements, as required by Section 26.40 and 26.44
of the Palm Desert Municipal Code, shall be installed in accordance
with applicable city standards. The subject improvements shall be
in accordance with City of Palm Desert Street Improvement Plan No.
630. Right-of-way dedication as necessary to accommodate the
subject improvements shall be provided to the city prior to the
issuance of any permits associated with this project.
6. Improvement plans for water and sewer systems shall be approved by
the respective service districts with "as -built" plans submitted
to the department of public works prior to project final.
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7. All public and private improvements shall be inspected by the
department of public works and a standard inspection fee shall be
paid prior to issuance of any permits associated with this project.
8. 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 approval before construction of any
improvements is commenced. Offsite improvement plans to be
approved by the public works department and a surety posted to
guarantee the installation of required offsite improvements prior
to recordation of final map. Such offsite improvements shall
include, but not be limited to, curb and gutter, asphalt paving and
concrete sidewalk in an appropriate size and configuration, and the
installation of a deceleration lane for west bound traffic entering
the project. "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.
9. Landscaping maintenance shall be provided by and be the
responsibility of the property owner.
10. In accordance with Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 26.44,
complete grading plans and specifications shall be submitted to the
director of public works for checking and approval prior to
issuance of any permits.
11. In accordance with the Circulation Network of the City of Palm
Mr Desert's General Plan, installation of one-half landscaped median
island in Country Club shall be provided. Median island shall be
designed so that left turn egress is prohibited. A cash payment
in lieu of actual installation may be submitted at the option of
the director of public works.
12. Traffic safety striping shall be installed to the specifications
of the director of public works. A traffic control plan must be
submitted to and approved by the director of public works to the
placement of any pavement markings.
13. Any and all offsite improvements shall be preceded by the approval
of plans and the issuance of valid encroachment permits by the
department of public works.
14. 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.
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15. Pad elevations as shown on the preliminary grading plan are subject
to review and modification in accordance with Chapter 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.
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.
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
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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,
area separations, or built-in fire protection measures such as a
fully fire sprinklered building. (1500 gpm for fully fire
sprinklered)
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 3000
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.
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 monitored systems, systems where any interior devices are
required or used. (U.F.C. 14-103(a)) "A" and "E" occupancies have
special alarm requirements.
14. Install portable fire extinguishers per NFPA, Pamphlet #10, but not
less than 2A10BC in rating. Fire extinguishers must not be over
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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. Educational woodshop class?
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. OK as shown.
18. Whenever access into private property is controlled through use of
gates, barriers, guard houses or similar means provisions shall be mg/
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.
19. A dead end single access over 500' in length will require a
secondary access, sprinklers or other mitigative measure approved
by the Fire Marshal. Under no circumstances shall a single dead
end access over 1300 feet be accepted. Secondary shown OK.
20. 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. Secondary shown OK.
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21. Contact the Fire Department for a final inspection prior to
occupancy.
22.
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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 classification of occupancy type. This information and a copy
of the letter of 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.
23. All new residences/dwellings are required to have illuminated
residential addresses meeting both city and fire department
approval. Shake shingle roofs are no longer permitted in the City
of Indian Wells, Rancho Mirage or Palm Desert.
24. Commercial buildings shall have illuminated addresses of a size
approved by the city.
25. 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 submittal requirements.
26. Conditions subject to change with adoption of new codes,
ordinances, laws, or when building permits are not obtained within
"' twelve months.
OTHER:
1. A pre -development meeting was held at an earlier date. The
applicant has already shown good cooperation in solving many issues
prior to submittal. Thanks.
2. Contact fire marshal for minimum alarm requirements based on area
occupancy types.
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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: CUP 92-1
APPLICANT/PROJECT SPONSOR: Palm Desert Oasis Seventh
Day Adventist Church
77-530 Enfield Lane, Building D1
Palm Desert, CA 92260
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/LOCATION: A 50,000 square foot church and school
facility on 4.7 acres on the north side of Country Club Drive 800 feet
east of Portola Avenue.
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.
grtYej9)d • March 17, 1992
RAM N A. DIAZ DATE
DIRECTOR OF COMMU Y DEVELOPMENT
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