HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1581PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1581
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING
TO CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A PRECISE PLAN OF
DESIGN FOR A 479,400 SQUARE FOOT RETAIL
COMMERCIAL COMPLEX LOCATED ON 50 ACRES ON THE
WEST SIDE OF HIGHWAY 111 SOUTH OF FRED WARING
DRIVE.
CASE NO. PP 92-5
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert,
California, did on the 21st day of July, 1992, hold a duly noticed
public hearing to consider the request of MANSUR-WILMOT for
approval of a precise plan of design for a 479,400 square foot
retail commercial complex located on 50 acres on the west side of
Highway 111, south of Fred Waring Drive; 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 was previously assessed in connection with the Ahmanson
Commercial Development Plan Final Environmental Impact Report
SCH88122603 certified November 16, 1989; 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 precise plan is consistent with the goals and
objectives and requirements of Ordinance 590, the PC-3
zone, the Commercial Core Area Specific Plan and the Palm
Desert General Plan.
2. The design of the pre.cise plan is compatible with and
will not depreciate property values in the vicinity.
3. The precise plan will not endanger the public 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 Precise Plan 92-5 is hereby recommended for approval
to city council, subject to the attached conditions.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1581
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm .r
Desert Planning Commission, held on this 21st day of July, 1992, by
the following vote, to wit:
AYES: DOWNS, RICHARDS, WHITLOCK
NOES: SPIEGEL
ABSENT: JONATHAN
ABSTAIN: NONE ' /
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ATTEST:
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CAROL WHITLOCK, Chairperson
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1581
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. PP 92-5
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 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 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
Desert Sands Unified School District
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. That the applicant shall provide for installation of solid
waste and recycling enclosures serving all public buildings,
per Ordinance No. 612, said enclosures subject to approval of
Environmental Conservation Manager.
6. Project is subject to Art in Public Places fee per Ordinance
No. 473.
7. That pursuant to Resolution No. 90-130 this development shall
pay the appropriate commercial development low income housing
mitigation fee ($1.00 per square foot).
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8. That the landscaping in the parking lot comply with the
provisions of the Master Parking Lot Tree Plan.
9. That the developer (owner) shall agree to participate in any
district formed to facilitate construction and/or operation of
a people mover system to the extent that the subject property
benefits.
10. The project is subject to all applicable mitigation measures
specified by the Ahmanson Commercial Development Plan Final
Environmental Impact Report.
11. Project shall be subject to all applicable requirements of
Ordinance 590, Ahmanson Development Agreement.
Department of Public Works:
1 All applicable provisions, conditions and requirements
contained within that certain development agreement by and
between the City of Palm Desert and Ahmanson Commercial
Development Company as approved by the City Council on
December 14, 1989 as Ordinance 590, as well as the associated
Environmental Impact Report as certified by the City Council
on November 16, 1989, as Resolution No. 89-120, shall be
considered as conditions of approval for this project.
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.
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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"), 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. 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 Country 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.
9. Comply with Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations,
adopted January 1, 1990, for all occupancies. Note: 1991
Title 24 becomes effective July 1, 1992.
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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 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 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.
Unknown tenants in all areas.
16. Install a dust collecting system as per the Uniform Bridling
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. Unknown
tenants in all areas.
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
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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. See
comments under Other regarding access problem.
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". 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. Provide
vicinity map and complete roadway inclusions. (clarify at
storm channel)
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. (2 shown clearly,
clarify others)
21. Contact the Fire Department for a final inspection prior to
occupancy.
22. 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,
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institutional, health care, etc. Unknown tenants in all
areas.
23. Commercial buildings shall have illuminated addresses of a
size approved by the city.
24. 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. (Include
underground water mains)
25. Conditions subject to change with adoption of new codes,
ordinances, laws, or when building permits are not obtained
within twelve months.
OTHER:
1. Provide a scaled plan for review of road width, distances and
curb/turn radiuses.
2. A revised site plan shall be submitted for approval.
3. Applicant must contact fire marshal to schedule meeting to
resolve several fire department access problems.
4. A discussion shall take place regarding a resident inspector
for this large project.
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