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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1774PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1774 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF A 19.5 ACRE PUBLIC SOCCER FACILITY/COMMUNITY PARK ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF HOVLEY LANE EAST APPROXIMATELY 250 FEET WEST OF CORPORATE WAY CASE NO.: CUP 96-30 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on the 19th day of November, 1996, hold a duly noticed public hearing and a continued public hearing on December 3, 1996, to consider the request of the City of Palm Desert 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 the Community Development has determined that the project will have no 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 the granting of said conditional use permit: 1. The proposed location of the conditional use is in accord with the objectives of the zoning ordinance and the purpose of the district in which the site is located. 2. The proposed location of the conditional use and the conditions under which it will be operated and maintained will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or general welfare, or be materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity. 3. The proposed conditional use will comply with each of the applicable provisions of this title, except for approved variances or adjustments. 4. The proposed conditional use complies with the goals, objectives, and policies of the city's adopted general plan. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1774 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 Conditional Use Permit 96-30 is hereby granted for reasons 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 December, 1996, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: CAMPBELL, FERGUSON, JONATHAN, BEATY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: FERNANDEZ ATTEST: PHIL DRELL, ' ecretary Palm Desert P anning Commission 2 PAUL BEATY, Chairperson PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1774 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL CASE NO. CUP 96-30 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 statues 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 permit 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 and shall include provisions for recycling. 3 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1774 6. A detailed parking lot and field lighting plan shall be submitted to staff for approval, subject to applicable lighting standards. Plan to be prepared by a qualified lighting engineer. 7. All sidewalk plans shall be reviewed and approved by the department of public works prior to architectural review commission submittal. 8. Final landscape plans shall comply with parking lot tree planting master plan. 9. The project shall be subject to all applicable fees for public facilities at a time of issuance of permits including Art -In -Public -Places fee. 10. Lighting for the southernmost field (Field 5) shall be off no later than 9:00 p.m. Lighting for other four fields (Fields 1-4) shall be off no later than 9:30 p.m. 1 1 . Parking lot lighting shall be off no later than 10:00 p.m. 12. The project shall pay the $600/acre Coachella Valley Fringe -Toed Lizard Fee which will be equally divided between the C.V.F.T.L. mitigation program and the Multi -Species Conservation planning effort currently being conducted by the Nature Conservancy. 13. A solid block wall be installed along the south property line of the project (except area required for emergency access gate) and extend approximately 50 feet along the west property line. The wall shall be a minimum of eight feet in height but no greater than 10 feet in height as needed for noise mitigation and verified by the City's noise consultant. Height of the wall shall be measured from the project side. 14. A minimum 6 foot solid block wall shall be installed along the west property line of the project as required for light and blow sand mitigation except for that portion as noted in condition No. 13. 15. There shall be no amplified music or public address system permitted on the site. 16. Light standards shall not exceed 60 feet above grade. 4 tar PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1774 17. Ancillary facilities shall include, but not be limited to, horseshoe pits, shuffleboard courts, tot lot, picnic pavilions, and concession/restroom building. 18. A street Tight, or other similar lighting device, shall be installed at the south perimeter of the project for security purposes for the R.V. storage area. 19. The concession building shall be open only during supervised events. 20. A standing committee shall be formed with representatives from Portola Country Club, Chaparral Country Club, Silver Sands Racquet Club, P.D.Y.S.L., C.V.R.&P.D. and the City to discuss concerns, problems and solutions prior to having the project brought before the planning commission for re -review. 21. The south field shall be the last field to be scheduled for practice and/or games. Department of Public Works: 1. Full public improvements, as required by Section 26.40 and 26.44 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code, shall be installed in accordance with applicable city Wow standards. 2. 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 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 the issuance of any permits associated with this project. Offsite improvements may include, but not be limited to, curb and gutter, asphalt paving and concrete sidewalk in an appropriate size and configuration. "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. 3. Improvement plans for water and sewer systems shall be approved by the respective service districts with "as -built" plans submitted to the department of public works prior to project final. 4. All public improvements shall be inspected by the department of public works and a standard inspection fee shall be paid prior to issuance of grading permits. 5 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1774 5. City shall contribute its fair share for the installation of one-half landscaped median island in Hovley Lane East or cash payment for one-half the cost of the subject landscaping at the option of the director of public works. The property shall be annexed into Lighting and Landscape District No. 5 to provide for the maintenance of the median island landscaping. 6. In accordance with Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 26.44, complete grading plans and specifications shall be submitted to the director of public works for checking and approval prior to issuance of any permits. 7. Traffic safety striping shall be installed 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. 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. 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. 10. All proposed pad elevations are subject to review and modification in accordance with Chapter 27 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code. 1 1 . The proposed site access and circulation shall comply with the following: * The main project entry wall utilize the current median island opening for left -turn ingress/egress. * Acceleration/deceleration lanes shall be included as part of the project entry design. * Provisions for the extension of 42nd Avenue along the southerly property line shall be included as part of the project design. * Specific roadway geometric and design shall be in accordance with city standards and as directed by the director of public works. Riverside County Fire Department: 1. With respect to the conditions of approval regarding the above referenced plan check, Fire Department recommends the following fire protection measures be 6 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1774 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 Section 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 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" 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. 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 within 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. 6. Install a fire alarm (water flow) as required by Uniform Building Code Sec. 3803 for the fire sprinkler system(s). Install supervisory (tamper) alarms on all supply and control valves for sprinkler systems. 7. 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 feet with the following: 7 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1774 "No Parking Fire Lane - PDMC 15.16.090" 8. 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 sq. Ft. of floor area. In addition to the above, a 40BC fire extinguisher is required for commercial kitchens. 9. Install a Hood/Duct automatic fire extinguishing system if operating a commercial kitchen including, but not limited to, deep fat fryers, grills, charbroilers or other appliances which produce grease laden vapors or smoke. (NFPA 96, 17, 17A) 10. 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. 11. 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 wall be 16' with a minimum vertical clearance of 13'6". 12. A dead end single access over 500' in length will require a secondary access, sprinklers or other mitigative measures approved by the Fire Marshal. Under no circumstances shall a single dead end access over 1300 feet be accepted. 8 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1774 / 13. A second access is required. This can be accomplished by two main access points from a main roadway or an emergency gated access into an adjoining development. 14. Contact the Fire Department for a final inspection prior to occupancy. 15. Commercial buildings shall have illuminated addresses of a size approved by the City. 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. 18. Other: Emergency access road to be 14 feet wide. 9 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1774 EXHIBIT "A" Pursuant to Title 14, Division 6, Article 7, Section 15083, of the California Administrative Code. NEGATIVE DECLARATION CASE NO.: CUP 96-30 APPLICANT/PROJECT SPONSOR: City of Palm Desert 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, California 92260 PROJECT DESCRIPTION/LOCATION: A 19.5 acre public soccer facility/community park on the south side of Hovley Lane East approximately 250 feet west of Corporate Way. 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 effect, may also be found attached. ' cember 3, 1996 PHIL DRELL( DATE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 10