HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1639PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1639
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A 15
LOT COMMERCIAL PARCEL MAP IMPLEMENTING CONDITIONS
OF AN APPROVED PRECISE PLAN FOR A 500,000 SQUARE
FOOT RETAIL COMMERCIAL CENTER AT THE SOUTHWEST
CORNER OF FRED WARING DRIVE AND HIGHWAY 111.
CASE NO. PM 27925
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert,
California, did on the 15th day of February, 1994, hold a duly noticed
public hearing to consider the request of LOWE ENTERPRISES for approval
of a 15 lot commercial parcel map implementing conditions of an
approved precise plan for a 500,000 square foot retail commercial
center at the southwest corner of Fred Waring Drive and Highway 111;
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 approval of the parcel map:
1. The parcel map implements provisions of the Ahmanson
Commercial Development Agreement and PP 92-5.
2. The parcel map is consistent and implements the requirements
of the City of Palm Desert Subdivision Ordinance, State Map
Act and conditions of approval for the precise plan.
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 it does hereby approve the above described Tentative
Parcel Map No. 27925, subject to the attached conditions.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm
Desert Planning Commission, held on this 15th day of February, 1994, by
the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
BEATY, JONATHAN, WHITLOCK, SPIEGEL
NONE
NONE
NONE
ROBERT A. SPIE L �' f'irman
ATT
RAMON A. DIAZ, Sectary
Palm Desert Planni Commission
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1639
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. PM 27925
Departments of Community Development and Public Works:
1. All applicable provisions, conditions and requirements contained
within that certain development agreement 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
amended, as well as the associated Environmental Impact Report as
certified by the City Council on November 16, 1989, as Resolution
No. 89-120, and PP 92-5 Resolution No. 92-84 shall be considered
as conditions of approval for this map.
2. Prior to the approval and recordation of the Parcel Map,
applicant/city shall complete the right-of-way abandonment and re-
dedication process for the Painters Path roadway.
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 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 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 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
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
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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 r1
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 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. (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 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. All turn in highlighted paths to be 52 foot
turn radius. Radius to be 31 feet inside and 52 feet outside.
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 radio -controlled over -ride
system capable of opening the gate when activated by a special
transmitter 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 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
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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. (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. (Including 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 showing changes in turn radiuses for
approval.
2. Submit plan for temporary water for fire protection.
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