HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1695PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1695
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A
PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP TO
ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A 135,600 SQUARE FOOT RETAIL
CENTER AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF MONTEREY AVENUE
AND DINAH SHORE DRIVE IN THE PC(3) ZONE.
CASE NOS. PP 95-3 and PM 28196
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert,
California, did on the 20th day of June, 1995, hold a duly noticed
public hearing to consider the request of MONTEREY CENTRE, INC., 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 will not have
a significant 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.
4. That the proposed map is consistent with applicable general
and specific plans.
5. That the design or improvement of the proposed subdivision is
consistent with applicable general and specific plans.
6. That the site is physically suitable for the type of
development.
7. That the site is physically suitable for the proposed density
of development.
8. That the design of the subdivision or the proposed
improvements are not likely to cause substantial
environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure
fish or wildlife or their habitat.
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9. That the design of the subdivision or the type of
improvements is not likely to cause serious public health
problems.
10. That the design of the subdivision or the type of
improvements will not conflict with easements, acquired by
the public at large, for access through or use of property
within the proposed subdivision.
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 95-3 and Parcel Map 28196 are
hereby granted, 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 June, 1995, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: CAMPBELL, FERNANDEZ, WHITLOCK, BEATY
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: JONATHAN
ABSTAIN: NONE
PAUL BEATY, Vice Chaerson
ATTEST:
PHIL DRELL, Acting Secretary
Palm Desert Planning Commission
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NOS. PP 95-3 AND PM 28196
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. Recordation of the parcel map shall occur within two years 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.
4. 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.
5. 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
Sunline Transit Agency
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.
6. 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.
7. The applicant shall provide for installation of solid waste and
recycling enclosures serving all public buildings, per Ordinance
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No. 612, said enclosure subject to approval of Environmental
Conservation Manager.
8. An organized recycling program shall be implemented in the center
with required tenant participation as a condition of lease.
9. All future occupants of the buildings shall comply with parking
requirements of the zoning ordinance.
10. A detailed parking lot and building lighting plan shall be
submitted to staff for approval, subject to applicable lighting
standards, plan to be prepared by a qualified lighting engineer.
11. All sidewalk plans shall be reviewed and approved by the
department of public works prior to architectural review
commission submittal.
12. Final landscape plans shall comply with proposed August 24, 1989
parking lot tree planting master plan.
13. Applicant agrees to maintain the landscaping required to be
installed pursuant to these conditions. Applicant will enter into
an agreement to maintain said landscaping for the life of the
project, which agreement shall be notarized and which agreement
shall be recorded. It is the specific intent of the parties that
this condition and agreement run with the land and bind successors
and assigns.
14. The project shall be subject to all applicable fees at time of
issuance of building permits including, but not limited to, Art in
Public Places, Fringe -Toed Lizard, TUMF, School Mitigation and
Housing Mitigation fees.
15. The project shall be limited to a maximum of 5000 square feet of
restaurant area.
16. Parcel map shall not include parcel 7. Parcel 7 shall be subject
to a street right-of-way vacation process when the Monterey Avenue
realignment occurs and the property becomes available. Applicant
shall apply for, and the city shall process, the subject street
vacation. Upon completion of the vacation process, the applicant
shall provide parking improvements as indicated in the precise
plan.
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Department of Public Works:
1. Drainage fees in accordance with Palm Desert Municipal Code
Section 26.49 and Ordinance No. 653 shall be paid prior to
recordation of the parcel map or issuance of grading permits.
2. Any drainage facilities construction required for this project
shall be contingent upon a drainage study prepared by a registered
civil engineer that is reviewed and approved by the Department of
Public Works prior to start of construction. The subject study
shall include analysis of the upstream drainage conditions as they
impact this project.
3. Signalization fees, in accordance with City of Palm Desert
Resolution Nos. 79-17 and 79-55, shall be paid prior to issuance
of any permits associated with this project or the recordation of
the parcel map.
4. The project shall be subject to Transportation Uniform Mitigation
Fees (TUMF). Payment of said fees shall be at the time of
building permit issuance.
5. Applicant shall comply with the provisions of Municipal Code
Section 24.08, Transportation Demand Management.
6. 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.
7. Complete parcel map shall be submitted as required by ordinance to
the Director of Public Works for checking and approval prior to
the issuance of any permits.
8. Any and all offsite improvements shall be preceded by the approval
of plans 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 improvement plans to be
approved by the Public Works Department and a surety posted to
guarantee the installation of required offsite improvements prior
to permit issuance.
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10. All public and private improvements shall be inspected by the
Department of Public Works and a standard inspection fee shall be
paid prior to issuance of any permits associated with this
project.
11. In accordance with the Circulation Network of the Palm Desert
General Plan, installation of one-half landscaped median island in
Dinah Shore Drive (Tamarisk Row Drive) shall be provided.
Landscape shall be water efficient in nature. A cash payment in
lieu of actual installation may be submitted at the option of the
Director of Public Works. Landscaping maintenance for the
required Dinah Shore Drive median island shall be provided through
a landscape and lighting maintenance district. Applicant shall be
responsible for the formation of said district or annexation into
existing maintenance district.
12. Landscape installation on the property frontages shall be water
efficient in nature and maintenance shall be provided by the
developer.
13. Applicant shall comply with the provisions of Municipal Code
Section 12.12, Fugitive Dust Control.
14. The westerly project access location on Dinah Shore Drive
(Tamarisk Row Drive) shall be limited to right -turn ingress and
egress only.
15. In accordance with Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 26.44,
complete grading plans/site improvement plans and specifications
shall be submitted to the Director of Public Works for checking
and approval prior to issuance of any permits. In addition to all
standard engineering design parameters, the plan shall address
appropriate circulation -related issues.
16. Waiver of access rights to Dinah Shore Drive (Tamarisk Row Drive)
and Monterey Avenue except at approved locations shall be granted
on the parcel map.
17. As required under Sections 26.32 and 26.40 of the Palm Desert
Municipal Code, all existing overhead utilities shall be placed
underground per the respective utility district recommendation.
The applicant is granted an extension to June 1, 2000 to meet the
undergrounding requirement as set forth above.
18. 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 and the city's
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Circulation Network. Specific project related offsite/onsite
improvements shall include, but not be limited to the following:
* Construction/reconstruction of curb, gutter and paving as
well as sidewalk in an appropriate size and configuration
along Dinah Shore Drive (Tamarisk Row Drive) and Monterey
Avenue with consideration of expanded intersection
improvements for the existing signalized intersection.
* Construction of acceleration/deceleration lanes for the
project entries.
Rights -of -way as may be necessary for the construction of required
public improvements shall be provided on the parcel map.
19. Traffic safety striping on Dinah Shore Drive (Tamarisk Row Drive)
shall be provided to the specifications of the Director of Public
Works. A traffic control plan must be submitted to, and approved
by, the Director of Public Works prior to the placement of any
pavement markings.
20. Proposed building pad elevations are subject to review and
modification in accordance with Chapter 27 of the Palm Desert
Municipal Code.
21. Applicant shall agree to participate in the proposed Monterey
Avenue and I-10 Interchange benefit assessment/roads and bridges
benefit district to the extent determined appropriate. This
condition shall not supersede previous agreements on this subject.
22. Prior to start of construction, the applicant shall submit
satisfactory evidence to the Director of Public Works of intended
compliance with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
(NPDES) General Permit (Permit # CAS000002) for storm water
discharges associated with construction activity.
23. The proposed storm water retention areas shall be designed to
retain stormwaters associated with the increase in developed vs.
undeveloped condition for a 100 year storm.
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, appropriate NFPA standards, CFC, CBC, and/or
recognized fire protection standards.
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The fire department is required to set a minimum fire flow for the
remodel or construction of all commercial buildings per California
Fire Code Sec. 10.401.
2. A fire flow of 1500 gpm for a 1 hour duration at 20 psi residual
operating pressure must be available before any combustible
materials are 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 gpm for commercial
structures. The actual fire flow available from any one hydrant
connected to any given water main shall be 1500 gpm for a two hour
duration at 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 commercial structure. Distances shall cover all
portions of the building(s) as measured along approved vehicular
travel ways. 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" x 4"
x 2-1/2" x 2-1/2") will be required, located not less than 25' or
more than 150' from commercial structure. Distances shall cover
all portions 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 for a field inspection
by the fire department prior to scheduling for a 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 civil engineer or 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.
The system has been designed to provide a minimum flow of 3000
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gallons per minute." (Refer to min. flow requirement(s) noted in
item #3)
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 of the building, not less than 25' from the building and
within 50' of an approved Super 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 as per NFPA 13. The building area of additional
floors is added in for a cumulative total square footage.
Exempted are one and two family dwellings.
11. Install a fire alarm (water flow) as required by the Uniform
Building Code Sec. 3803 for fire sprinkler system(s). Install
supervisory (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 as
approved by the fire marshal. Painted fire lanes and/or signs
shall be stenciled or posted every 30' with the following: a) No
Parking Fire Lane - PDMC 15.16.090.
13. Install a fire alarm as required by the California Building Code
and/or California Fire Code. Minimum requirement is UL central
station monitoring of sprinkler systems per NFPA 71 and 72. Alarm
plans are required for all UL central station monitored systems
and systems where any interior devices are required or used. (CFC
Sec. 14.103(a))
14. Install portable fire extinguishers per NFPA 10, but not less than
2A10BC in rating. Fire extinguishers must not be over 75' walking
distance and/or 3,000 square feet of floor area. In addition to
the above, a 40BC fire extinguisher is required for commercial
kitchens.
15. Install a Hood/Duct automatic fire extinguishing system if
operating a commercial kitchen including, but not limited to, deep
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fat fryers, grills, charbroilers or other appliances which produce
grease laden vapors or smoke. (NFPA 96, 17, 17A)
16. Install a dust collecting system as per the California Building
Code, Sec. 910 and California Fire Code, Art. 76, if conducting an
operation that produces airborne particles. A carpenter or
woodworking shop is considered one of several industrial processes
requiring dust collection.
17. 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 be not 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.
18. Contact the fire department for a final inspection prior to
occupancy.
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.
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EXHIBIT A
Pursuant to Title 14, Division 6, Article 6 (commencing with section
15070) of the California Code of Regulations.
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
CASE NOS: PP 95-3, PM 28196
APPLICANT/PROJECT SPONSOR:
Monterey Centre, Inc.
41-557 Armanac Court
Palm Desert, CA 92260
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/LOCATION: A 135,600 square foot retail center at
the northeast corner of Monterey Avenue and Dinah Shore Drive in the
PC(3) zone.
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.
*am Mitigation measures, if any, included in the project to avoid
potentially significant effects, may also be found attached.
June 20, 1995
PHIL DRE L DATE
ACTING DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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