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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1758PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1758 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TWO 2- STORY FOUR-PLEX APARTMENT STRUCTURES ON THE EAST SIDE OF ABRONIA TRAIL, 107 FEET NORTH OF CANDLEWOOD STREET. CASE NO. PP 96-7 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on the 6th day of August, 1996, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the request of Alfred Vollenweider and David Nelson 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. 95-105," in that the Director of Community Development has determined that the project is a Class 3 categorical exemption for the purposes of CEQA and no further review 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: 1. The design of the precise plan will not substantially depreciate property values in the vicinity. The existing single family units were constructed in 1953. The units can be described as blighted. Construction of these apartments will be an improvement over the existing condition. 2. The precise plan will not unreasonably interfere with the use or enjoyment of property in the vicinity. The project will be required to install a six foot high masonry wall which will reduce any impacts from this development. As well, the landscaping will include a requirement to plant trees in the side yards to limit any impact from the two story windows. 3. The precise plan will not endanger the public peace, health, safety or general welfare in that it conforms to code requirements. 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 96-7 is hereby approved, subject to the attached conditions. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1758 PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert Planning Commission, held on this 6th day of August, 1996, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: CAMPBELL, FERGUSON, FERNANDEZ, BEATY NOES: NONE ABSENT: JONATHAN ABSTAIN: NONE ATTEST: TLi& PAUL R. BEATY, Chairterson Nvu 0 0 PHILIP DR LL, secretary \,,. J Palm Dese Planning Commission 2 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1758 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL CASE NO. PP 96-7 Department of Community Development: 1. The development of the property shall conform substantially with exhibits on file with the Department of Community Development, as modified by the following conditions. 2. 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. 3. 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. 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: Riverside County Department of Health Palm Desert Architectural Commission City Fire Marshal Coachella Valley Water District 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. Applicant must pay applicable school impact fee prior to building permit issuance. 6. Project is subject to Art in Public Places program per Palm Desert Municipal Code Chapter 4.10. 7. 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 3 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1758 and assigns. The final landscape plan shall include a long-term maintenance program specifying among other matters appropriate watering times, fertilization and pruning for various times of the year for the specific materials to be planted, as well as periodic replacement of materials. All to be consistent with the Property Maintenance Ordinance (Ordinance No. 801) and the approved landscape plan. 8. Restricted fire department access to portions of the rear yards of adjacent parcels shall be brought to the attention of the Fire Marshal. If as a result of the knowledge of this situation the Fire Marshal places additional conditions on this project, the applicant will accept them. If these additional conditions create a hardship, the applicant may request reconsideration before the planning 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 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. 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, concrete sidewalk in an appropriate size and configuration and installation of city standard driveway approach. "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. 5. As required under Sections 26.32 and 26.40 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code, all existing overhead utilities shall be converted to underground in accordance with appropriate utility district recommendation. 4 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1758 All private driveways and parking areas 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 Abronia Trail shall be the responsibility of the property owner. 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. 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. 10. 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. 11. Size, number and location of driveways shall be to the specifications of the Department of Public Works with one common driveway approach serving both parcels. Any existing drive approaches not utilized as part of this project shall be removed and replaced with full height curb and gutter. 12. Building pad elevations are subject to review and modification in accordance with Title 27 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code. 13. Applicant shall comply with provisions of Municipal Code Section 12.12, Fugitive Dust Mitigation. 14. The project shall be subject to Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fees (TUMF). Payment of said fees shall be at time of building permit issuance. 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 Codes, 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. 5 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1758 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 2500 gpm for multi -family structure. 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"x4"x2-1/2"x2-1/2"), located not less than 25' or more than 165 feet from multi -family 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 require fire flow, or arrange for a field inspection by the Fire Department prior to scheduling for a final inspection. 6. Install a complete fire sprinkler system per NFPA 13. The post 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 13R. The building area of additional floors is added in for a cumulative total square footage. Exempted are one and two family dwellings. 7. Install a fire alarm (water flow) as required by the Uniform Building Code Sec. 3803 for the fire sprinkler system(s). Install supervisory (tamper) alarms on all supply and control valves for sprinkler systems. 8. 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: No Parking Fire Lane - PDMC 15.16.090. 9. 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 6 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1758 and systems where any interior devices are required or used. (CFC Sec. 14.103(a)) 10. 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 3000 square feet of floor area. In addition to the above, a 40BC fire extinguisher is required for commercial kitchens. 11. 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 thee turn-arounds shall not exceed a 5' radius or 10' diameter. City standards may be more restrictive. 12. The minimum width of interior driveways for multi -family or apartment complexes shall be 24 feet wide when serving less than 100 units, no parallel parking. 13. 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". 14. Contact the fire department for a final inspection prior to occupancy. 15. All new residences/dwellings are required to have illuminated residential addresses meeting both City and Fire Department approval. Shake shingle roofs are no longer permitted in the cities of Indian Wells, Rancho Mirage or palm Desert. 7 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1758 16. 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. 17. Conditions subject to change with adoption of new codes, ordinances, laws or when building permits are not obtained within twelve months. 8 RIVERSIDE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT IN COOPERATION WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION MIKE HARRIS FIRE CHIEF RIVERSIDE COUNTY FIRE COVE FIRE MARSHAL 70-801 HWY 111 RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270 (619) 346-1870 TO: Phil Drell 8-14-96 Planning Director FROM: Mike Mc Connell Fire Marshal SUBJECT: Land -locked Lots Dear Phil, �ALIFORNIA of Fo 0,0 * PE„PR01 C7Q) 210 WEST SAN JACINTO AVENUE PERRIS, CALIFORNIA 92370 TELEPHONE: (714) 657-3183 RECEIVED AUG 16 1996 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CITY OF PALM DESERT I reference to the land -locked Tots between Abronia Trail and Panorama. Should fire department services be needed on these lots access should be provided through the parcel fronting on `oi r Panorama. Another way to say it is assuming the lots are owned by parties owning adjacent lots that front on Abronia or Panorama, access should be provided via Abronia or Panorama. f1 ^ Mike Mc Connell Fire Marshal tor / 7 _ gr printed on recycled paper