HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1792PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1792
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT
TO A PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION
OF 22 ADDITIONAL HOTEL SUITES AND REMODEL OF AN
EXISTING RESTAURANT TO AN ADMINISTRATION/
CONFERENCE CENTER FACILITY AT THE EXISTING VACATION
INN AT 74-715 HIGHWAY 111 AND AT THE RESTAURANT AT
74-695 HIGHWAY 111.
CASE NO. PP 84-39 AMENDMENT #1
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on
the 18th day of March, 1997, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the request of
LEEDS AND STRAUSS (VACATION INN) for approval of an amendment to an approved
precise plan of design as described 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. 97-18," in that the Director of Community Development has determined that the project
is a Class 3 categorical exemption for the purposes of CEQA and that no additional
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 of design amendment:
1. The design of the precise plan amendment will not substantially depreciate
property values, nor be materially injurious to properties or improvements in
the vicinity.
2. The precise plan as amended 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 as amended 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.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1792
2. That approval of Precise Plan 84-39 Amendment #1 is hereby granted, subject
to the attached conditions.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Paim Desert Planning
Commission, held on this 18th day of March, 1997, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: BEATY, CAMPBELL, FERGUSON
NOES: JONATHAN
ABSENT: FERNANDEZ
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
PHILIP DRELL, Secretary
Paim Desert Planning Commission
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AMES FERG SON, Chairperson
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1792
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. PP 84-39 AMENDMENT #1
Department of Community Development:
1. The development of the property shall conform substantially with exhibits (Case No.
PP 84-39 Amendment #1) on file with the Department of Community Development,
as modified by the following conditions.
2. Construction of a portion of said project shall commence within 12 months from the
date of final approval unless an extension of time is granted by the Planning
Commission; 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 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
Evidence of said permit Or clearance from the above agencies shall be presented to
the Department of Building & Safety at the time of issuance of a building permit for
the use contemplated herewith.
5. That prior to issuance of a building permit the applicant shall obtain approval of a
parcel map to consolidate the two lots into one and that said map shall be recorded.
6. That the food service facility at the remodeled restaurant at 74-695 Highway 1 1 1
shall only serve guests of the hotel. This facility shall not be open to the general
public.
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7. That all previous conditions imposed on PP 84-39 shall continue in effect.
8. That the City shall monitor the site and if parking becomes a problem, after proper
noticing the matter shall be returned to the Planning Commission for hearing.
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.
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 anyone 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 Tess than 25' or more than 150 feet from commercial structure.
Distances shall cover all, portions of the building(s) as measured along approved
vehicular travel ways. The require fire flow shall be available from any adjacent
hydrant(s) in the system. Hydrants shall be "wet Barrel".
5. 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.
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
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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."
6. Comply with Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, adopted January 1,
1990, for all occupancies.
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.
8. 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.
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: 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))
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.
12. 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
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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.
13. Contact the Fire Department for a final inspection prior to occupancy.
14. Commercial buildings shall have illuminated addresses of a size approved by the City.
15. 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.
16. Conditions subject to change with adoption of new codes, ordinances, laws or when
building permits are not obtained within twelve months.
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