HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1613PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1613
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVAL OF AN
AMENDMENT TO A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW
THREE DUPLEX UNITS TO BE LOCATED ON -SITE AT 73-255
COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE IN THE P ZONE.
CASE NO. CUP 01-82 (Amendment No. 2)
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert,
California, did on the 16th day of March, 1993, hold a duly noticed
public hearing to consider the request of THE FOUNDATION FOR THE
RETARDED OF THE DESERT for the 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
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
reasons to exist to justify the granting of said conditional use
permit:
1. The proposed location of the conditional use is in accord
with the objectives of the zoning ordinance and the purpose
of the district in which the site is located.
2. The proposed location of the conditional use and the
conditions under which it will be operated and maintained
will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or
general welfare, or be materially injurious to properties or
improvements in the vicinity.
3. The proposed conditional use will comply with each of the
applicable provisions of this title, except for approved
variances or adjustments.
4. The proposed conditional use complies with the goals,
objectives, and policies of the city's adopted general plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of they
City of Palm Desert, California, as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct ir,,t
constitute the findings of the commission in this cas•'.
2. That approval of Conditional Use Permit 01-82 (Amendmi.nt .�
2) is hereby granted for reasons subject to the act.i ..i
conditions.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1613
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm
Desert Planning Commission, held on this 16th day of March, 1993, by
the following vote, to wit:
AYES: BEATY, COX, WHITLOCK, SPIEGEL
NOES: JONATHAN
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
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RAMIN A. DIAZ, ec V ary
Palm Desert Planni • Commission
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ROBERT A. SPIEGE£,-'Gharman
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1613
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. CUP 01-82 (Amendment No. 2)
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. A detailed parking lot and building lighting plan shall be
submitted to staff for approval, subject to applicable lighting
standards. Plan to be approved by a qualified lighting engineer.
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8. Applicant agrees to maintain the landscaping required to be IMO
installed pursuant to these conditions.
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.
10. Project must meet all handicap accessibility requirements.
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. All private improvements shall be inspected by the Department of
Public Works and a standard inspection fee shall be paid prior to
the issuance of grading permits.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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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9. Pad elevations are subject to review and modification in
accordance with Chapter 27 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code.
City 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 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 300' 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 the County Fire Department for review. No building permit
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shall be issued until the water system plan has been approved by r/
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 systems hall 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.
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 moo
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 2A1OBC in rating. Fire extinguishers must not be
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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. 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.
17. The minimum width of interior driveways for multi -family or
apartment complexes shall be:
a. 24 feet wide when serving less than 100 units, no parallel
parking, carports or garages allowed on one side only.
b. 28 feet wide when serving between 100 and 300 units; carports
or garages allowed on both sides, no parallel parking.
c. 32 feet wide when serving over 300 units or when parallel
parking is allowed on one side.
d. 36 feet wide when parallel parking is allowed on both sides.
18. Whenever access into private property is controlled through use of
gates, barriers, guard houses or similar means, provisions 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
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by the Fire Marshal. Under no circumstances shall a single dead
end access over 1300 feet be accepted.
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. 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 e
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.
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
Cities 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 for submittal requirements.
26. Conditions subject to change with adoption of new codes,
ordinances, laws, or when building permits are not obtained within
twelve months.
27. Turn radius at several curbs does not allow larger fire equipment
access. Use attached template to adjust.
28. As noted in Items 21 and 22, a second access is needed. This can
be accomplished at southwest end of project on Sagewood.
29. Information has not been provided as to the physical status or
capabilities of the tenants. Physical or handicap restrictions
may cause additional building construction and fire alarm
requirements per Title 24. See chapters 10, 31 and 60.
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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 01-82 (Amendment No. 2)
APPLICANT/PROJECT SPONSOR: Foundation for the Retarded of the Desert
73-255 Country Club Drive
Palm Desert, California 92260
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/LOCATION: A conditional use permit to allow three
duplex units to be located on -site at 73-255 Country Club Drive.
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.
-rt�;:;-'a ! �%° °'�`r March 16, 1993
RAMON A. DIAZ DATE
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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