HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1668PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1668
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A
PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A
10,220 SQUARE FOOT ONE STORY INDUSTRIAL BUILDING
ON THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF RITTER CIRCLE AND MERLE
DRIVE.
CASE NO. PP 94-6
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert,
California, did on the 15th day of November, 1994, hold a duly noticed
public hearing to consider the request of JAMES R. FETRIDGE on behalf
of G. MENDOZA 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 is a class 3
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 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 94-6 is hereby granted for
reasons subject to the attached conditions.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1668
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm
Desert Planning Commission, held on this 15th day of November, 1994, by
the following vote, to wit:
AYES: BEATY, FERNANDEZ, SPIEGEL, WHITLOCK, JONATHAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
SABBY JONHirperson
ATTEST:
RAM rA. DIAZ, Sec7ary
Palm Desert Plannil4Q Commission
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. PP 94-6
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
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 applicant shall comply with the provisions of the art in
public places ordinance (Ordinance No. 473).
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9. Payment of low income housing mitigation fee pursuant to ordinance
(i.e. $.30/square foot).
10. That the applicant shall comply with the conditions of the
architectural review commission as delineated on page 2 of the
Planning Commission Staff Report dated November 15, 1994, to the
satisfaction of the architectural review commission.
Department of Public Works:
1. Drainage fees, in accordance with Section 26.49 of the Palm Desert
Municipal Code and Palm Desert Ordinance Number 653, shall be paid
prior to the issuance of any permits associated with this project.
2. Any storm drain construction shall be contingent upon a drainage
study prepared by a registered civil engineer that is reviewed and
approved by the Department of Public Works.
3. Signalization fees, in accordance with City of Palm Desert
Resolution Nos. 79-17 and 79-55, shall be paid prior to the
issuance of any permits associated with this project.
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. 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 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. Such
improvements shall include, but not be limited to, minimum six
foot wide concrete sidewalk and construction of city standard
drive approaches. "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.
6. 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.
7. Landscaping maintenance on Ritter Circle and Merle Drive shall be
the responsibility of the property owner.
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8.
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.
9. Size, number and location of driveways shall be to the
specifications of the Department of Public Works with two driveway
approaches to be allowed to serve this property.
10. Proposed building pad elevations are subject to review and
modification in accordance with Section 27 of the Palm Desert
Municipal Code.
11. Any and all off -site improvements shall be preceded by the
approval of plans and the issuance of valid encroachment permits
by the Department of Public Works.
12. 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.
13. Prior to issuance of any permits associated with this project the
applicant shall execute and record reciprocal access easements
between lots 7 and 8 of Parcel Map 17191 (subject property).
14. Proposed trash enclosure as shown on the project site plan shall
be redesigned to provide access from the parking lot. Proposed
ramp access from Merle Drive shall not be permitted.
15. Applicant shall agree to participate in the proposed Cook Street
and I-10 Interchange benefit assessment district to the extent
determined appropriate by the City of Palm Desert in conjunction
with the County of Riverside.
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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 94-6
APPLICANT/PROJECT SPONSOR: James R. Fetridge
P.O. Box 1963
Palm Desert, CA 92261
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/LOCATION: A 10,220 square foot single story
industrial building at the northeast corner of Ritter Circle and Merle
Drive.
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.
November 15, 1994
RAMON A. DIAZ DATE
DIRECTOR OF COMMUN DEVELOPMENT
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