HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1580PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1580
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A
7,000 SQUARE FOOT RETAIL INDUSTRIAL BUILDING
SOUTH OF SHERYL AVENUE BETWEEN CAROLINE COURT
AND MELANIE PLACE.
CASE NO. PP 92-4
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert,
California, did on the 7th day of July, 1992, hold a duly noticed public
hearing and continued public hearing on July 21, 1992, to consider the
request by GONZALO MENDOZA for 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 not have a
significant impact on the environment and a negative declaration is
justified; 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 92-4 is hereby granted for reasons
subject to the attached conditions.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION N0. 1580
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
Planning Commission, held on this 21st day of July, 1992, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: DOWNS, RICHARDS, SPIEGEL, WHITLOCK
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: JONATHAN
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
RAMON A. DIAZ, Sec
CAROL WHITLOCK, Chairperson
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1580
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. PP 92-4
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. Construction of a portion of said project shall commence within one
year from 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 statues 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:
Palm Desert Architectural Commission
City Fire Marshal
Coachella Valley Water District
5. No parallel parking spaces to be located alongside building.
6. Planter along east property line shall be minimum 8 feet in width and
additional minimum 6' planter be located midway along parking spaces,
and minimum 3' planter be located adjacent to trash enclosure.
7. Applicant required to pay $25.00 De Minimis Impact finding fee
exemption.
Department of Public Works:
1. Drainage fees, in accordance with Section 26.49 of the Palm Desert
Municipal Code, shall be paid prior to issuance of a grading permit.
2. Signalization fees, in accordance with City of Palm Desert Resolution
Nos. 79-17 and 79-55, shall be paid prior to issuance of a grading
permit.
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3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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 approaches. "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.
6. 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.
7. Landscaping maintenance on Sheryl Avenue shall be the responsibility of
the property owner.
8. 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 the project.
9. Size, number and location of driveways to the specifications of the
Department of Public Works with only one driveway approach to serve
this property.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. Proposed building pad elevations are subject to review and modification
in accordance with Section 27 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code.
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County 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 Section 101.301C.
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 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 150'
commercial from any portion of the building(as) 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
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: "1 certify that the
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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 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. All portions of entire building shall be
sprinklered. Warehouse shall be ordinary hazard group Z.
Office/bathroom shall be light hazard.
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 area will be required to be maintained as fire lanes
and shall be clearly marked by painting and/or signs approved by the
Fire Marshal. The only building side parking allowed will be the
designated handicap parking show. It must be clearly marked at site.
13. Install a fire alarm as required by the Uniform Building Code and/or
Uniform Fire Code. Minimum requirements 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 2ALOBC 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 appliance which produce grease laden vapors or
smoke. NFPA 96, 17, 17a.
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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. Will honor 32 foot variance if all
other conditions are complied with.
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 Knox Box over -ride system capable of opening the gate when
activated by a special key 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".
19. Contact the Fire Department for a final inspection prior to occupancy.
20. 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 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.
21. Commercial buildings shall have illuminated addresses of a size
approved by the city.
22. 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.
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23. Single legitimate exits swinging against path of egress limit building
use. "H" or hazardous occupancies require other door arrangements.
See Title 24/UBC Sections 3320 and 3304. As an example, spray booths
and some woodworking or auto repair would not be permitted without
building modification.
24. Conditions subject to change with adoption of new codes, ordinances,
laws, or when building permits are not obtained within twelve months.
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