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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1800
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A PRECISE PLAN
OF DESIGN AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR A 10,238 SQUARE FOOT
COMMERCIAL BUILDING ON THE NORTH SIDE OF EL PASEO,
220 FEET EAST OF LARKSPUR.
CASE NO. PP 97-2
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
KIRKPATRICK ASSOCIATES ARCHITECTS for the above described 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. 97-18," in that the Director of Community Development has determined that the project
will not have a significant effect 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 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 97-2 is hereby granted, subject to the attached
conditions.
3. That a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact, Exhibit "B" attached, is
hereby certified.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1800
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:
PHILIP DRELLSecretary
Palm Desert PI nning Commission
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JA
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ON, Chairperson
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1800
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. PP 97-2
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. 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. All future occupants of the buildings shall comply with parking requirements of the
zoning ordinance.
6. Project is subject to Art in Public Places program per Palm Desert Municipal Code
Chapter 4.10.
7. 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.
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8. That pursuant to Resolution No. 90-130 this development shall pay the appropriate
commercial development low income housing mitigation fee.
9. The landscape plan shall include provision of water and electricity to the street trees
and front planter area on El Paseo and applicant shall install and maintain those as
part of their required landscaping.
Department of Public Works:
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. Building 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 $ 2,136.68 per 1000 sq. ft. gross floor area. 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.
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.
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3. Comply with Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, adopted January 1,
1990, for all occupancies.
4. 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 with 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. Exempted
are one and two family dwellings.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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))
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 square feet of
floor area. In addition to the above, a 40BC fire extinguisher is required for
commercial kitchens.
9. Contact the Fire Department for a final inspection prior to occupancy.
10. Commercial buildings shall have illuminated addresses of a size approved by the city.
11. 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.
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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: Provide flame certification for exterior awnings.
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