HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1696PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1696
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A
PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A
FOUR -BUILDING INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX TOTALLING 27,332
SQUARE FEET ON FOUR PARCELS TOTALLING 89,219
SQUARE FEET. THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT
77-550 AND 77-650 ENFIELD LANE, APPROXIMATELY 350
FEET WEST OF GARAND LANE IN THE SERVICE INDUSTRIAL
ZONE.
CASE NO. PP 95-4
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert,
California, did on the 15th day of August, 1995, hold a duly noticed
public hearing to consider the request of INVESTMENT PROPERTIES GROUP
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
an adverse impact on the environmental and a negative declaration of
environmental impact 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 95-4 is hereby granted for
reasons subject to the attached conditions.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1696
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm
Desert Planning Commission, held on this 15th day of August, 1995, by
the following vote, to wit:
AYES: CAMPBELL, FERNANDEZ, BEATY
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: JONATHAN
ABSTAIN: NONE
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PAUL BEATY, Vice Chirperson
ATTEST:
PHIL DRE L, Acting Secretary
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1696
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. PP 95-4
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. 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. All future occupants of the buildings shall comply with parking
requirements of the zoning ordinance.
7. Final landscape plans shall comply with proposed August 24, 1989
parking lot tree planting master plan.
8. 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.
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9. Applicant (and/or successors) agrees to maintain the landscaping
required to be installed pursuant to these conditions for the life
of the project.
Department of Public Works:
1. 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 minimum twenty-four foot wide
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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. A complete preliminary soils investigation, conducted by a
registered soils engineer, shall be submitted to the Director of
Public Works prior to the issuance of a grading permit.
5. Size, number and location of driveways to the specifications of
the Department of Public Works with two driveway approaches
serving this property.
6. Any and all offsite improvements shall be preceded by the approval
of plans by the Director of Public Works and the issuance of a
valid encroachment permit by the Department of Public Works.
7. Prior to the issuance of any permits associated with this project
the applicant shall provide evidence of mutual access easements
and surface drainage easements to the satisfaction of the Director
of Public Works.
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`,., 8. Complete parcel map shall be submitted to the Director of Public
Works for checking and approval prior to the issuance of any
permits associated with this project.
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.
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. 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.
6. 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.
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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
gallons per minute." (Refer to min. flow requirement(s) noted in
item #3)
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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))
11. 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.
12. 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.
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13. 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.
14. Whenever access into private property is controlled through use of
gates, barriers, guard houses or similar means, provision shall be
made to facilitate access by emergency vehicles in a manner
approved by the fire department. All controlled access devices
that are power operated shall have a Knox Box over -ride system
capable of opening the gate when activated by a special key
located in emergency vehicles. Devices shall be equipped with
backup power facilities to operate in the event of power failure.
All controlled access devices that are not power operated shall
also be approved by the fire department. Minimum opening width
shall be 16' with a minimum vertical clearance of 13'6".
15. A dead end single access over 50' in length will require a
secondary access, sprinklers or other mitigative measure approved
by the fire marshal. Under no circumstances shall a single dead
end access over 1300 feet be accepted.
16. Contact the fire department for a final inspection prior to
occupancy.
17. Commercial buildings shall have illuminated addresses of a size
approved by the city.
18. 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.
19. Conditions subject to change with adoption of new codes,
ordinances, laws, or when building permits are not obtained within
twelve months.
20. Other: Install a 16' gate in back parking area on property line
between building 2 and 3.
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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 NO: PP 95-4
APPLICANT/PROJECT SPONSOR:
Investment Properties Group
16672 Millikan Avenue
Irvine, CA 92714
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/LOCATION: A four -building industrial complex
totalling 27,332 square feet on four parcels totaling 89,219 square
feet. The subject properties are located at 77-550 and 77-650 Enfield
Lane, approximately 350 feet west of Garand Lane in the Service
Industrial 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.
Mitigation measures, if any, included in the project to avoid
potentially significant effects, may also be found attached.
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August 15, 1995
PHIL DRELL DATE
ACTING DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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