HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1661PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1661
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A
PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A
13,239 SQUARE FOOT TWO STORY MEDICAL OFFICE
BUILDING ON THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF FRED WARING
DRIVE AND SAN ANSELMO AVENUE.
CASE NO. PP 94-4
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 GEORGE BUONO for 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 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 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 94-4 is hereby granted for
reasons subject to the attached conditions.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm
Desert Planning Commission, held on this 20th day of September, 1994,
by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: BEATY, JONATHAN, WHITLOCK, SPIEGEL
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: FERNANDEZ
ATT
ROBERT A. SPIEGEI, erson
RAMIN A. DIAZ, Sic ry
Palm Desert Planni Commission
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1661
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. PP 94-4 vow
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. All future occupants of the building shall comply with parking
requirements of the ordinance.
6. Trash and recycling provisions shall be approved by applicable
trash company and city prior to issuance of building permit.
7. That the applicant file a parcel map to consolidate the property
into one lot prior to issuance of any building permits.
8. That the site plan be revised to provide a two (2) way driveway
access to San Anselmo Avenue.
9. That a six foot high masonry wall be provided along the south and
west property lines.
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10. That the applicant shall comply with the provisions of the art in
public places ordinance (Ordinance No. 473).
11. Payment of low income housing mitigation fee pursuant to ordinance
(i.e. $.50/square foot).
Department of Public Works:
1. Drainage fees, in accordance with Section 26.49 of the Palm Desert
Municipal Code and Ordinance No. 653, shall be paid prior to
issuance of a grading permit.
2. Signalization fees, in accordance with City of Palm Desert
Resolution Nos. 79-17 and 79-55, shall be paid prior to issuance
of a grading permit.
3. Existing storm drain facilities shall be relocated/modified to
accommodate driveway access locations on Fred Waring Drive and San
Anselmo Avenue. Plans for the subject relocation/modification
shall be subject to the review and approval by the director of
public works.
4. Full public improvements, as required by Sections 26.40 and 26.44
of the Palm Desert Municipal Code, shall be installed in
accordance with applicable city standards.
5. 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.
6. Landscaping maintenance on Fred Waring Drive and San Anselmo
Avenue shall be the responsibility of the property owner.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. As required under Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 26.28, and in
accordance with Sections 26.40 and 26.44, complete improvement
plans and specifications shall be submitted to the director of
public works for checking and approval before construction of any
improvements is commenced. Offsite improvements 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. Such
improvements shall include, but not be limited to removal of
existing driveway depressions and reconstruction with full height
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curb and gutter, installation of concrete sidewalk in an
appropriate size and configuration and installation of concrete
drive approaches in accordance with appropriate city standards. mg
"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.
10. As required under Section 12.16 and 26.44 of the Palm Desert
Municipal Code, all existing utilities shall be placed underground
per each respective utility district's recommendation. If
determined to be unfeasible, the applicant shall submit to the
city, in a form acceptable to the city attorney, surety in an
amount equal to the estimated construction costs for the subject
undergrounding.
11. 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.
12. Size, number and location of driveways shall be to the
specifications of the department of public works with two driveway
approaches permitted to serve this property.
13. Grading permit issuance shall be subject to the waiver of parcel
map for parcel consolidation first being approved and recorded.
As part of the waiver of parcel map process, the applicant shall
either provide for the pay-off or reapportionment of any city
assessments against the subject properties.
14. Building pad elevations for the proposed project are subject to
review and modification in accordance with Section 27 of the Palm
Desert Municipal Code.
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
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actual fire flow available from any one 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. A combination of on -site and off -site Super fire hydrants
(6"x4"x2-1/2"x2-1/2") will be required, located not less than 25'
or more than 150' from any portion of the building(s) as measured
along approved vehicular travel ways. 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
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."
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.
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The building area of additional floors is added in for a
cumulative total. Exempted are one and two family dwellings.
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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
over 75' walking distance. In addition to the above, a 40BC fire
extinguisher is required for commercial kitchens.
15. 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 .110
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.
16. 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.
17. Contact the fire department for a final inspection prior to
occupancy.
18. 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 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.
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19. Commercial buildings shall have illuminated addresses of a size
approved by the city.
20. 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.
21. Conditions subject to change with adoption of new codes,
ordinances, laws, or when building permits are not obtained within
twelve months.
OTHER:
1. If building is classified as an "I" occupancy, a fire alarm system
per Item 13 is required.
2. Access required from San Anselmo Avenue.
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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: PP 94-4
APPLICANT/PROJECT SPONSOR:
George Buono
42-005 Cook Street, Suite 300
Palm Desert, CA 92260
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/LOCATION: A 13,239 square foot two story medical
office building on a 36,312 square foot lot at the southwest corner of
Fred Waring Drive and San Anselmo Avenue.
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.
'r��o:= September 20, 1994
RAMON A. DIAZ e ,a"-/ DATE
DIRECTOR OF COMMUN TY DEVELOPMENT
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