HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1602PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1602
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO
CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT, A CHANGE OF ZONE, A GENERAL
PLAN AMENDMENT, AND PRECISE PLAN FOR AN 12,350
SQUARE FOOT OFFICE BUILDING AT THE NORTHWEST
CORNER OF COOK STREET AND SHERYL AVENUE.
CASE NOS. C/Z 92-6, GPA 92-2, PP 92-9
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert,
California, did on the 19th day of January, 1993, hold a duly noticed
public hearing to consider the request of GENERAL CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT for approval of a Negative Declaration of Environmental
Impact, change of zone, general plan amendment, and precise plan for a
12,350 square foot office building at the northwest corner of Cook
Street and Sheryl 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 of
Environmental Impact 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
reasons to exist to justify recommending approval of said change of
zone, general plan amendment and precise plan:
1. The proposed change of zone from R-3 (4) to office
professional is consistent with the Palm Desert General Plan
as amended.
2. The proposed use and design of the project is consistent with
the goals and objectives of the office professional zone and
Palm Desert General Plan as amended.
3. The design of the proposed building and site plan is
compatible with existing and proposed land uses in the
vicinity.
4. The proposed use and general plan amendment from low density
residential to office professional will not depreciate
property values, restrict the lawful use of adjacent
properties or threaten the public health, safety or general
welfare.
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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 the Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact Exhibit
"A", C/Z 92-6 Exhibit "B", and PP 92-9 on file in the
department of community development are hereby recommended to
the city council for approval, subject to conditions.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm
Desert Planning Commission, held on this 19th day of January, 1993, by
the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
WHITLOCK, SPIEGEL
NONE
COX
JONATHAN
ATTEST:
e
ON A. DIAZ,
RAM r ary
ROBERT A. SPIEGErman
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NOS. C/Z 92-6, GPA 92-2, PP 92-9
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. 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.
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
statutes 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:
Coachella Valley Water District
Palm Desert Architectural Commission
City Fire Marshal
Public Works Department
Palm Desert Water & Services 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. Access to trash/service areas shall be placed so as not to
conflict with parking areas. Said placement shall be approved by
applicable trash company and department of community development.
6. All future occupants of the buildings shall comply with parking
requirements of the zoning ordinance.
7. Final landscape plans shall comply with proposed August 24, 1989
parking lot tree planting master plan.
8. Applicant agrees to maintain the landscaping required to be
installed pursuant to these conditions. Applicant will enter into
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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
this condition and agreement run with the land and bind successors
and assigns.
9. The project shall be subject to all applicable fees at time of
issuance of building permits including, but not limited to, Art in
Public Places, Fringe -Toed Lizard, TUMF, School Mitigation and
Housing Mitigation fees.
Department of Public Works:
1. Drainage fees, in accordance with Section 26.49 of the Palm Desert
Municipal Code and Palm Desert Ordinance Number 653, shall be paid
prior to issuance of any permits associated with this project.
2. Drainage facilities, as designated within the Master Drainage Plan
for the City of Palm Desert 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.
4. Signalization fees, in accordance with City of Palm Desert
Resolution Nos. 79-17 and 79-55, shall be paid prior to the
issuance of any permits associated with this project.
5. 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.
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.
7. All public improvements shall be inspected by the Department of
Public Works and a standard inspection fee shall be paid prior to
issuance of grading permits.
8. Landscaping maintenance on Cook Street and Sheryl Avenue shall be
provided by the property owner.
9. In accordance with Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 26.44,
complete grading plans and specifications shall be submitted to
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the Director of Public Works for checking and approval prior to
issuance of any permits.
10. As required by Sections 26.32 and 26.44 of the Palm Desert
Municipal Code, and in accordance with the Circulation Network of
the City's General Plan half -street right-of-way at 55 feet on
Cook Street shall be dedicated to the City of Palm Desert prior to
the issuance of any permits associated with this project.
11. 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 prior
to the placement of any pavement markings.
12. 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 start of construction. Such offsite improvements shall
include, but not be limited to, construction of concrete curb and
gutter and asphalt paving at 43' from centerline on Cook Street
and concrete sidewalk in an appropriate size and configuration on
Cook Street and Sheryl Avenue, and the construction of concrete
curb and asphalt paving in the alley area. The design of the
proposed deceleration lane for the project entry shall be subject
to the approval of the Director of Public Works. Prior to the
acceptance of the subject improvements "as -built" improvement
plans shall be submitted to the city.
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.
15. Pad elevations are subject to review and modification in
accordance with Chapter 27 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code.
16. All existing overhead utilities shall be placed underground in
accordance with each respective utility district's recommendation.
If determined to be unfeasible, the applicant shall submit to the
city, in a form acceptable to the city attorney, surety in an
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amount equal to the estimated construction costs for the subject
undergrounding.
17. Landscaping, walls and other site improvements within a 40-foot
"clear sight triangle" shall be no higher than thirty-six inches
above top of curb elevation.
18. Permit issuance shall be subject to a waiver of parcel map first
being approved and recorded.
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 a 20 psi residual
operating pressure. 1500 gpm is all buildings are fire
sprinklered.
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.
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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 Civic 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 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.
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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. 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 not be 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.
16. 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".
17. 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. Comply with turn radius.
18. Contact the fire department for a final inspection prior to
occupancy.
19. 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
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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. Unknown
tenants.
20. Commercial buildings shall have illuminated addresses of a size
approved by the city.
21. 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.
22. Conditions subject to change with adoption of new codes,
ordinances, laws, or when building permits are not obtained within
12 months.
OTHER:
1. Fire department access is not acceptable. Turn radius at islands
and curbs must be adjusted and resubmitted to allow entry of fire
equipment use.
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EXHIBIT A
Pursuant to Title 14, Division 6, Article 7, Section 15083, of the
California Administrative Code.
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
CASE NOS: C/Z 92-6, GPA 92-2, PP 92-9
APPLICANT/PROJECT SPONSOR: General Construction Management
41-865 Boardwalk, Suite 112
Palm Desert, California 92260
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/LOCATION: A 12,350 square foot office building at
the northwest corner of Cook Street and Sheryl 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.
January 19, 1993
RAMON A. DIAZ DATE
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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