HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1585PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION N0. 1585
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, SETTING FORTH ITS FINDINGS AND
APPROVING THE SUBDIVISION OF A 6.57 ACRE PARCEL. INTO 4
LOTS SOUTH OF GREEN WAY, SEGO LANE AND EAST OF BEACON
HILL.
CASE NO. PM 27463
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert,
California, did on the 5th day of May, 1992 hold a duly noticed public
hearing to consider the request of RK DEVELOPMENT c/o SANBORN WEBB for map
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 map is a Class 15 categorical
exemption for CEQA purposes; 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 recommending approval of the parcel map:
1. That the proposed map is consistent with applicable general and
specific plans.
2. That the design or improvement of the proposed subdivision is
consistent with applicable general and specific plans.
3. That the site is physically suitable for the type of development.
4. That the design of the subdivision or the proposed improvements
are not likely to cause substantial environmental damage or
substantially and avoidably injure fish or wildlife or their
habitat.
5. That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements is
not likely to cause serious public health problems.
6. That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements
will not conflict with easements, acquired by the public at large,
for access through or use of property within the proposed
subdivision.
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;
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1585
2. That it does hereby approve the above described Tentative Parcel
Map No. 27463, subject to fulfillment of the attached conditions.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
Planning Commission, held on this 18th day of August, 1992. by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: DOWNS, JONATHAN, RICHARDS, SPIEGEL, WHITLOCK
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABS1AIN: NONE
i2i;.&th-(7
CAROL WHITLOCK, Chairperson
ATTEST:
RAMON A. DIAZ, Sec
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1585
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. PM 27463
Department of Community Development:
1. Recordation of map shall occur within two years frorn the date of final
approval unless an extension of time is granted; otherwise, said
approval shall become null, void and of no effect whatsoever.
2. Applicant shall show proof of reciprocal access easements between the
proposed lots prior to recordation.
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 to 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 for Uniform Fire
Code Section 10.301C.
2. A fire flow of 15000 gpm for e 1 hour duration of 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
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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 arrival, 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".
B. The required fire flow may be adjusted at a later point in the permit
process to reflect changes in design, construction type, area
separation, 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, notless 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. Insta11 tamper alarms on all supply
and control valves for sprinkler system.
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.
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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.
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 on 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.
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. 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 acceptable.
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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.
21. Contact the Fire Department for a final inspection prior to occupancy.
22. lhis 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 option 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.
23. Commercial buildings shall be 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.
25. Conditions subject to change with adoption of new codes, ordinances,
laws. or when building permits are not obtained within twelve months.
These conditions apply in general to all undeveloped parcels. Must submit
for site approval when developed.
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