HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1799PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1799
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A REQUEST BY
PRICECOSTCO TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION AND
OPERATION OF A FULLY AUTOMATED SELF SERVE FUELING
STATION AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF MONTEREY
AVENUE AND DINAH SHORE DRIVE.
CASE NO. PP/CUP 96-12
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on
the 1st day of April, 1997, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the request of
PRICE COSTCO for the above noted fuel station; 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
as an accessory use to the existing Price Club operation is a Class 3 categorical exemption
for purposes of CEQA and 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 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 the zoning ordinance, except for approved variances or
adjustments.
4. The proposed conditional use complies with the goals, objectives, and policies
of the City's General Plan.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1799
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 PP/CUP 96-12 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 1st day of April, 1997, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: BEATY, CAMPBELL, FERNANDEZ, FERGUSON
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: JONATHAN
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
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PHILIP DRELLiSecretary
Palm Desert Planning Commission
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ON, Chairperson
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1799
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. PP/CUP 96-12
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. Project is subject to Art in Public Places program per Palm Desert Municipal Code
Chapter 4.10:
6. 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 and assigns. The final landscape
plan shall include a long-term maintenance program specifying among other matters
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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.
7. The project shall be subject to all applicable fees at time of issuance of permits
including, but not limited to, TUMF and school mitigation fees.
8. That pursuant to Resolution No. 90-130 this development shall pay the appropriate
commercial development low income housing mitigation fee.
• 9. That the hours of operation of the automated self serve fueling station shall be
coincident with the hours of the main Price Club operation when employees are
present.
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. In accordance with Palm Desert Municipal Code Chapter 27, complete grading plans
and specifications including preliminary geotechnical report shall be submitted to the
Director of Public Works for checking and approval prior to the issuance of any
permits associated with this project.
4. Pad elevations for the proposed project are subject to review and modification in
accordance with Section 27 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code.
5. The project shall be subject to Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fees (TUMF) at the
rate of $ 3,458.00 per fuel dispensing unit, or as determined by CVAG. 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.
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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 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 from a Super fire hydrant(s) (6"x4"x2-1 /2"x2-1 /2")
located not less 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. 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 required fire flow, or arrange for
a field inspection by the Fire Department prior to scheduling for a final inspection.
No"' 6. Comply with Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, adopted January 1,
1990, for all occupancies.
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' with the following: No
Parking Fire Lane - PDMC 15.16.090.
8. Install portable fire extinguishers per NFPA 10.
9. All pump islands shall be accessible by an all-weather roadway extending to within
150' of all portions of the dispensing areas. The roadway shall be not Tess 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).
10. Contact the fire department for a final inspection prior to occupancy.
11. Commercial buildings shall have illuminated addresses of a size approved by the city.
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12. Conditions subject to change with adoption of new codes, ordinances, laws or when
building permits are not obtained within twelve months.
13. Other: Controller Enclosure to have Fire Department Knox Key access.
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