HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1806PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1806
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A REQUEST BY
JOHN TURNOCK TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION AND
OPERATION OF A FULL SERVICE CAR WASH ON THE NORTH
SIDE OF DINAH SHORE DRIVE, 320 FEET WEST OF MONTEREY
AVENUE.
CASE NO. PP/CUP 97-5
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on
the 20th day of May, 1997, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the request of
JOHN TURNOCK for the above noted car wash; 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 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. 1806
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 97-5 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 20th day of May, 1997, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: BEATY, CAMPBELL, FERNANDEZ, JONATHAN, FERGUSON
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
S EPHEN SMITH, • cting Secr- ary
Palm Desert Planning Commission
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JAMES CASON, Chairperson
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1806
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. PP/CUP 97-5
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 car wash shall be 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
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 $18,018.00 per acre (approximately .835 acres assessable 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.
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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 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. Hydrants installed below 3000' elevation shall be of the "wet
barrel" type.
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
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. 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 Tess than
25' from the building and within 50' of an approved Super hydrant. This applies to
all buildings with 3,000 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 I 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.
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8. Install portable fire extinguishers per NFPA 10, but not Tess than 2A10BC in rating.
Fire extinguishers must not be over 75' walking distance and/or 3,000 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. 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.
1 1 . Commercial buildings shall have illuminated addresses of a size approved by the City.
12. 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.
13. 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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