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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1659PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1659 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW EXPANSION OF 3640 SQUARE FEET AND REMODEL OF THE SAINT GEORGE ORTHODOX GREEK CHURCH LOCATED IN THE OFFICE PROFESSIONAL (O.P.) ZONE AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LARREA AND LANTANA, 74-109 LARREA. CASE NO. CUP 94-12 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on the 6th day of September, 1994, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the request of SAINT GEORGE ORTHODOX GREEK CHURCH for approval of the above mentioned project; 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 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. 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 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 Conditional Use Permit 94-12 is hereby granted for reasons subject to the attached conditions. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1659 PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert Planning Commission, held on this 6th day of September, 1994, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: BEATY, JONATHAN, WHITLOCK, SPIEGEL NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ATTEST: *,079)d RAMON A. DIAZ, S'lecary Palm Desert Planni Commission ROBERT A. SGFZ person 2 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1659 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL CASE NO. CUP 94-12 Department of Community Development Special Conditions: 1. That the applicant acquire through purchase or long term lease adequate property within 300 feet of the church to design and construct to city parking lot standards a parking lot providing sufficient parking to comply with city parking standards. If the property is acquired through long term lease, any termination clause is to be approved by the city. 2. That the applicant provide the city with a title report which confirms that there is no legal encumbrance (i.e. easement, etc.) which would prohibit alteration of the driveway south of Larrea. 3. That fire access to the south be provided to the satisfaction of the fire marshall. 4. That the city council approve the architectural plans specifically the height and size of the dome element. 5. Maximum seating capacity at any one time shall directly relate to the amount of permanent parking provided by the church facility (i.e. three persons per parking space per ordinance requirement). Department of Community Development Standard Conditions: 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: 3 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1659 Coachella Valley Water District Palm Desert Architectural Commission City Fire Marshal Public Works Department 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. Project shall be subject to all applicable fees at time of issuance of building permits including, but not limited to, Art in Public Places, TUMF, School Mitigation and Housing Mitigation fees. 4 v.