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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1853RESOLUTION NO. 1853 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN FOR A 4,974 SQUARE FOOT OFFICE BUILDING ON TWO LOTS ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF FRED WARING DRIVE, 190 FEET EAST OF MONTEREY AVENUE. CASE NO. PP 98-2 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on the 7th day of April, 1998, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the request of FOXX AND ASSOCIATES for approval of a precise plan of design for a 4,974 square foot office building on two lots on the south side of Fred Waring Drive, 190 feet east of Monterey Avenue; 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. 95-105," in that the Director of Community Development has determined that the project was previously reviewed, a negative declaration certified and notice of determination filed with the County Clerk, 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 granting approval of said precise plan: 1. The proposed use and design is consistent with the Office Professional zone standards, the Palma Village Specific Plan and the Palm Desert General Plan. 2. The project will be compatible with adjacent office and residential uses. 3. The project will therefore not depreciate values, restrict the lawful use of adjacent properties or threaten the public health, safety and general welfare. 1 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1853 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 Precise Plan 98-2 on file in the Department of Community Development/Planning is hereby approved, subject to the attached conditions. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert City Council, held on this 7th, day of April, 1998, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: PHILIP DRELL, Secretary Palm Desert Planning Commission 7SONIA M. CAMPBELL, Chairperson 2 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1853 `am CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL CASE NO. PP 98-2 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. 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. 6. All future occupants of the buildings shall comply with parking requirements of the zoning ordinance. 3 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1853 7 Should the applicant/owner choose to create an illuminated parking lot or illuminate the building exterior, a detailed parking lot and/or building lighting plan shall be submitted to staff for approval, subject to applicable lighting standards, plan to be prepared by a qualified lighting engineer. 8. All sidewalk plans shall be reviewed and approved by the Department of Public Works prior to Architectural Review Commission submittal. 9. Project is subject to Art in Public Places program per Palm Desert Municipal Code Chapter 4.10. 10. Final landscape plans shall comply with the parking lot tree planting master plan and approved by the Architectural Review Commission. Mr. Skogen shall be notified of the Architectural Review Commission meeting wherein the project landscaping is considered. 11. 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 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. 12. The project shall be subject to all applicable fees at time of issuance of building permits including, but not limited to, Art in Public Places, TUMF, school mitigation and low income housing mitigation fees. Department of Public Works 1. Drainage fees, in accordance with Section 26.49 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code and Palm Desert Ordinance Number 653, shall be paid prior to the issuance of any permits associated with this project. 4 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1853 2. Signalization fees, in accordance with City of Palm Desert Resolution Nos. 79-17 and 79-55, shall be paid prior to the issuance of any permits associated with this project. 3. Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fees (TUMF), Office Use Classification, shall be paid prior to the issuance of any building permits associated with this project. 4. Full public improvements, as required by Sections 26.40 and 26.44 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code, shall be installed in accordance with applicable City standards. 5. 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 and approval before construction of any improvements is commenced. Offsite improvement plans shall be reviewed and approved by the Director of Public Works and a surety posted to guarantee the installation of all required offsite improvements prior to issuance of a grading permit. Such improvements shall include, but not be limited to, construction of city standard drive approach. "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. 6. Any and all off -site improvements shall be preceded by the approval of plans and the issuance of valid encroachment permits by the Department of Public Works. 7 All private driveways and parking lots shall be inspected by the engineering department and a standard inspection fee paid prior to the issuance of a grading permit. 8. In accordance with Palm Desert Municipal Code Chapter 27, complete grading plans and specifications shall be submitted to the Director of Public Works for checking and approval prior to the issuance of any permits associated with this project. 9. Size, number and location of driveways shall be to the specifications of the Department of Public Works with one driveway approach being allowed to serve this property. Any existing unused curb depressions shall be replaced with full height curb and gutter. 5 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1853 10. Proposed building pad elevations are subject to review and modification in accordance with Section 27 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code. 11. Landscaping maintenance on Fred Waring Drive shall be the responsibility of the property owner. 12. 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. 13. Prior to the issuance of any permits associated with this project the applicant shall complete the required processing for a parcel map waiver (parcel consolidation). That process shall include provisions for either the pay-off or reapportionment of any existing city assessments against the subject properties. 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. 10.301C. 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 for commercial. The actual fire flow available from any one hydrant connected to any given water main shall be 1500 GPM for two hours 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' nor more than 150' commercial from any portion of the building(s) as measured along vehicular travelways. Hydrants installed below 3000' shall be of the "wet barrel" type. 6 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1853 5. Install a complete fire sprinkler system per NFPA 13. The post indicator valve and Fire Department connection shall be located to the front, not less than 25' from the building and within 50' of an approved 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 per NFPA 13. The building area of additional floors is added in for a cumulative total. Exempted are one and two family dwellings. 6. Install a fire alarm (water flow) as required by the Uniform Building Code Sec. 3803 for the fire sprinkler system(s). Install 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. 8. Install a fire alarm as required by the Uniform Building Code and/or Uniform Fire Code. Minimum requirements is UL central station monitoring of sprinkler systems per NFPA 71 and 72. Alarm plans are required for all UL central station monitored systems, systems where any interior devices are required to be used. (UFC Sec. 14.103(a)) 9. Install portable fire extinguishes per NFPA 10, but not less than 2A10BC in rating. Fire extinguishes must not be over 75' walking distance. 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. 11. Contact the Fire Department for a final inspection prior to occupancy. 12. Commercial buildings shall have illuminated addresses of a size approved by the City. 13. 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.