HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1643PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1643
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A
PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION
OF A 4000 SQUARE FOOT BANK BUILDING AT 42-035
WASHINGTON STREET IN THE PC-2 ZONE.
CASE NO. PP 94-2
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert,
California, did on the 3rd day of May, 1994, hold a duly noticed
public hearing to consider the request of FIRST BANK OF PALM DESERT
for approval of 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 has been previously assessed; 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 design of the precise plan will not substantially
depreciate property values, nor be materially injurious
to properties or improvements in the vicinity.
2. The precise plan will not unreasonably interfere with the
use or enjoyment of property in the vicinity by the
occupants thereof for lawful purposes.
3. The precise plan will not endanger the public peace,
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 approval of Precise Plan 94-2 is hereby granted
subject to the attached conditions.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm
Desert Planning Commission, held on this 3rd day of May, 1994, by
the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
WHITLOCK, SPIEGEL
NONE
BEATY
JONATHAN
ROBERT A. SPIEG
ATT
RAMON A. DIAZ, Sect` ary
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1643
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. PP 94-2
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. Project is subject to Art in Public Places fee per Ordinance
No. 473.
8. The project shall comply with all conditions of approval for
plot plan number 10897 set forth by the County of Riverside.
9. Approval of this precise plan shall be valid upon completion
of Annexation No. 29.
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Department of Public Works:
1. Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fees (T.U.M.F.) in
accordance with City of Palm Desert ordinances shall be paid
prior to issuance of building permits.
2. All private driveways and parking lots shall be inspected by
the engineering department and a standard inspection fee paid
prior to the issuance of a grading permit.
3. In accordance with Palm Desert Municipal Code Chapter 27,
complete grading plans and specifications shall be submitted
to the Director of Public Works for checking and approval
prior to the issuance of any permits associated with this
project.
4. Any and all offsite improvements shall be preceded by the
approval of plans by the Director of Public Works and the
issuance of a valid encroachment permit by the Department of
Public Works.
5. 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 the
grading permit.
6. Any proposed building pad elevations shall be subject to
review and modification in accordance with Section 27 of the
Palm Desert Municipal Code.
7. Those conditions of approval associated with Riverside County
Plot Plan No. 10897 shall be considered applicable to 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 3000 for
commercial. The actual fire flow available from any one
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hydrant connected to any given water main shall be 1500 gpm
for two hours duration a 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 150' 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. 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.
6. 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."
7. 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.
8. Comply with Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations,
adopted January 1, 1990, for all occupancies.
9. 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.
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10. 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.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. Contact the fire department for a final inspection prior to
occupancy.
14. Commercial buildings shall have illuminated addresses of a
size approved by the city.
15. 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.
16. Conditions subject to change with adoption of new codes,
ordinances, laws, or when building permits are not obtained
within twelve months.
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