HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1701PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1701
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN
AMENDMENT AND PARKING ADJUSTMENT TO THE PRECISE
PLAN OF DESIGN TO ALLOW THE REMODEL AND NET
ADDITION OF 6362 SQUARE FEET OF RETAIL SPACE AND
PARKING MODIFICATION TO REDUCE THE REQUIRED
PARKING FROM 755 SPACES TO 699 SPACES ON A 14.06
ACRE SITE, ZONED PC(3) AND LOCATED AT THE
NORTHWEST CORNER OF TOWN CENTER WAY AND HIGHWAY
111.
CASE NO. PP 86-28 AMENDMENT #1
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert,
California, did on the 3rd day of October, 1995, hold a duly noticed
public hearing to consider a request by FESTIVAL MANAGEMENT CORPORATION
for approval of an amendment to an approved precise plan of design and
parking adjustment to permit the remodel and net addition of 6362
square feet of retail space on a 14.06 acre site, zoned PC(3) and
located on the west side of Town Center Way between Highway 111 and
Fred Waring Drive; 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 proposed addition and
remodel of the existing center is a class 1 categorical exemption for
the purposes of CEQA. No further documentation is necessary; 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
amendment #1 and parking adjustment to reduce the required parking for
the center from 755 to 699 spaces:
1. The design of the precise plan as amended will not
substantially depreciate property values, nor be materially
injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity.
2. The amended 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 amended precise plan will not endanger the public peace,
health, safety or general welfare.
4. That the parking adjustment which will facilitate the remodel
and addition will not impact on the public health, safety or
general welfare.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1701
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 86-28 Amendment #1 and parking
modification to reduce the required parking spaces from 755
to 699 is hereby granted, subject to the attached conditions.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm
Desert Planning Commission, held on this 3rd day of October, 1995, by
the following vote, to wit:
AYES: CAMPBELL, FERGUSON, FERNANDEZ, BEATY
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: JONATHAN
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
PHILIP DREL, Acting SecrL'tary
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PAUL BEATY, Vice
Palm Desert Planning Commission
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irperson
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1701
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. PP 86-28 AMENDMENT #1
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. That all conditions imposed on the original approval of PP 86-28,
as delineated in City Council Resolution No. 86-92 shall continue
to be in effect.
6. That all of the parking spaces which are impacted by this proposed
remodel and addition shall meet the minimum size requirements of
the ordinance.
7. That the new parking areas shall comply with the city parking lot
tree requirements.
8. That Major 2, adjacent to Highway 111, shall comply with the
required 32 feet setback of the ordinance unless the architectural
review commission approves revised building elevations and
recommends that the setback adjustment be granted, and that in no
event shall the setback to the main wall be less than 30 feet from
the property line.
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1701
9. That a minimum of at least 685 parking spaces be provided.
Department of Public Works:
1. In accordance with Palm Desert Municipal Code Chapter 27, complete
grading/site improvement 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.
2. 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 the
grading permit.
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