HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1649PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1649
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN
AMENDMENT TO A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW THE
EXPANSION OF THE MAIN ASSEMBLY AREA OF THE VALLEY
CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY FROM 2782 SQUARE FEET TO 3971
SQUARE FEET AND EXPANSION OF THE PARKING LOT FROM
59 SPACES TO 116 SPACES ON PROPERTY LOCATED WEST
OF PORTOLA AVENUE BETWEEN FRED WARING DRIVE AND
SANTA ROSA WAY.
CASE NO. CUP 84-9 AMENDMENT
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert,
California, did on the 21st day of June, 1994, hold a duly noticed
public hearing to consider the request by VALLEY CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY for
approval of an amendment to the conditional use permit allowing
expansion of the main assembly area and parking lot on the property
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 project is a Class 1
categorical exemption for the purposes of CEQA; 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. That the expanded use of the property as a church is
compatible with the surrounding uses and will not be
detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare.
2. The proposed church use is consistent with goals and
objectives of the Palm Desert General Plan, Zoning Ordinance
and COD Specific 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 Conditional Use Permit 84-9 Amendment is hereby approved
subject to the attached conditions.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1649
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm
Desert Planning Commission, held on this 21st day of June, 1994, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
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BEATY, JONATHAN, WHITLOCK, SPIEGEL
NONE
NONE
NONE
RAMON A. DIAZ, S'ec ary
Palm Desert Planni Commission
ROBERT A. SPIEGE , - ►:i person
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1649
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. CUP 84-9 AMENDMENT
Department of Community Development:
1. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for construction of any
uses contemplated by this approval, the applicant shall first
complete all the procedural requirements of the city which
include, but are not limited to, architectural review commission
approval of the landscaping and walls and building permits.
2. The development of the property shall conform with all approved
exhibits on file with the department of community development, to
all municipal, state, and federal statutes now in force and which
hereafter may be in force.
3. That construction of the expanded parking lot shall be completed
and approved by the city prior to issuance of an occupancy permit
for the expanded assembly area.
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:
Riverside County Department of Health
Palm Desert Architectural Review Commission
City Fire Marshal
Coachella Valley Water District
Palm Desert Water and Services District
5. Location and design of trash enclosures if relocated shall be
coordinated with Palm Desert Disposal Company.
6. Prior to the issuance of any building or grading permits,
applicant shall submit and gain approval of a parcel map or parcel
map waiver consolidating all parcels involved in the proposed
expansion.
7. That the fencing material adjacent to Portola Avenue shall be tan
slump stone to match that along Santa Rosa Way.
8. That the access driveways to Santa Rosa Way and Portola Avenue
shall be closed to vehicular traffic except for specific large
functions of the church (i.e. regular Sunday Worship and other
events attended by large numbers of parishioners).
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1649
Department of Public Works:
1. Drainage fees, in accordance with Section 26.49 of the Palm Dot ..�
Municipal Code, shall be paid prior to issuance of a grading
permit.
2. Full public improvements, as required by Section 26.44 and 26.40
of the Palm Desert Municipal Code, shall be installed in
accordance with applicable City standards. Subject improvements
shall include, but not be limited to, the installation of minimum
24 foot wide drive approaches and installation of a minimum six
foot wide sidewalk on Santa Rosa Way. Vehicular use of the Santa
Rosa access points shall be restricted to Sundays.
Offsite improvement plans shall be reviewed and approved by the
Director of Public Works and a surety posted to guarantee the
installation of all required offsite improvements prior to
issuance of a grading permit. "As -built" plans shall be submitted
to, and approved by, the Director of Public Works prior to the
acceptance of the improvements by the City.
4. 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.
5. Landscaping maintenance on all property frontages shall be the
responsibility of the property owner. Nor
6. In accordance with Palm Desert Municipal Code Chapter 27,
complete grading plans and specifications shall be submitted t o
the Director of Public Works for checking and approval prior to
the issuance of any permits associated with this project.
7. Any and all offsite improvements shall be preceded by the approval
of plans by the Director of Public Works and the issuance of valid
encroachment permits by the Department of Public Works.
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