HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1740PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1740
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A
PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN TO ALLOW THE CONVERSION AND
REMODEL OF AN EXISTING 2032 SQUARE FOOT DUPLEX TO
AN OFFICE AND A 775 SQUARE FOOT ADDITION AT 44-311
MONTEREY AVENUE IN THE O.P. ZONE
CASE NO. PP 96-4
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert,
California, did on the 7th day of May, 1996, hold a duly noticed public
hearing to consider the request of OLIPHANT, MATZNER 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. 95-105," in that the director
of community development has determined that the project qualifies as
a Class 3 categorical exemption; 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 96-4 is hereby granted, subject
to the attached conditions.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1740
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm
Desert Planning Commission, held on this 7th day of May, 1996, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: CAMPBELL, FERNANDEZ, JONATHAN, BEATY
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: FERGUSON
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
PH LIP DR L, Secretary
Palm Deser
Plann-nrg Commission
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PAUL R. BEATY, Chairpson
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1740
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. PP 96-4
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. 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.
8. All sidewalk plans shall be reviewed and approved by the
department of public works.
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9. Final landscape plans shall comply with proposed August 24, 1989
parking lot tree planting master plan.
10. Applicant agrees to maintain the landscaping required to be
installed pursuant to these conditions. Applicant shall maintain
said landscaping for the life of the project. It is the specific
intent that this condition run with the land and bind successors
and assigns.
11. The project shall be subject to all applicable fees at time of
issuance of permits including, but not limited to, Art in Public
Places, TUMF and school mitigation fees.
12. 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.
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. 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.
4. 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.
5. Landscaping maintenance on Monterey Avenue shall be the
responsibility of the property owner.
6. 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.
7. 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.
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'w 8. 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.
9. Size, number and location of driveways shall be to the
specifications of the Department of Public Works with one driveway
approach (minimum width--24' for two-way traffic, 14' for one-way
traffic) permitted to serve this property. Access shall be
limited to right turn ingress/egress (two-way) or right turn
ingress (one-way) only.
10. Building pad elevations for the proposed project are subject to
review and modification in accordance with Section 27 of the Palm
Desert Municipal Code.
11. The project shall be subject to Transportation Uniform Mitigation
Fees (TUMF). Project shall receive applicable "credit" against
TUMF based on existing land use. Payment of said fees shall be at
time of building permit issuance.
12. Prior to the issuance of grading permit, applicant shall provide
evidence satisfactory to the city attorney of reciprocal easements
for access, circulation and drainage between the subject property
and properties to the north and south.
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