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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1870PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1870 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND A PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN TO CONSTRUCT A 6,256 SQUARE FOOT AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR BUILDING, WITH SUPPORT OFFICE. PROPERTY IS LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF HOVLEY LANE EAST, 1000 FEET WEST OF COOK STREET. CASE NO. PP 98-9 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on the 16th day of June, 1998, hold a duly noticed public hearing to a consider a request by STEPHEN NIETO FOR LINO'S INDEPENDENT MERCEDES REPAIR for the above mentioned; 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 on the environment 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 tentative parcel map an precise plan: FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL OF A PRECISE PLAN: 1. The design of the precise plan will not substantially depreciate property values nor be materially injurious to the properties or improvements in the vicinity. 2. The precise plan will not unreasonably interfere with the use and enjoyment of the 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 98-9 is hereby granted for reasons subject to the attached conditions. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1870 PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert Planning Commission, held on this 16th day of June, 1998, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: FERNANDEZ, FINERTY, CAMPBELL NOES: NONE ABSENT: BEATY, JONATHAN ABSTAIN: NONE ATTEST: PHILIP DRELL,`Secretary Palm Desert Planning Commission /SONIA M. CAMPBELL, Chairperson 2 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1870 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL CASE NO. PP 98-9 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 Review 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. Applicant shall participate in a commercial recycling program as determined by the City Environmental Conservation Manager and applicable Waste Disposal Company. 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 in Section 25.58 of the zoning ordinance. 7. A detailed parking lot and building lighting plan shall be submitted to staff for approval, subject to applicable lighting standards, plan to be prepared by a qualified lighting engineer. 3 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1870 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. 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, Fringe -Toed Lizard, TUMF, School Mitigation and Housing Mitigation fees. 13. The project's setbacks shall conform standards in Section 25.34 of the City's Zoning Ordinance. Department of Public Works: 1. Any storm drain construction associated with this project shall be contingent upon a drainage study prepared by a registered civil engineer that is reviewed and approved by the Department of Public Works. 2. 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. 3. 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 4 Vim PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1870 grading permit. Such improvements shall include, but not be limited to, minimum six foot wide concrete sidewalk and minimum twenty-four foot wide 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. 4. All private driveway and parking lot construction shall be inspected by the engineering department and a standard inspection fee paid prior to the issuance of a grading permit. 5. Landscaping maintenance on Hovley Lane shall be the responsibility of the property owner. 6. Applicant shall comply with the provisions of Municipal Code Section 24.12, Fugitive Dust Control. 7. 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. 8. Size, number and location of driveways shall be to the specifications of the Department of Public Works with only one driveway approach to serve this property. 9. Any and all offsite improvements shall be preceded by the approval of plans by the Director of Public Works and the issuance of a valid encroachment permit by the Department of Public Works. 10. 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. 11. Proposed building pad elevations are subject to review and modification in accordance with Title 27 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code. 12. On -site storm water shall be conveyed to the existing drainage facility along southerly property line. The subject channelization shall include hydrologic calculations which demonstrate that the existing channel system at the rear of the property is adequate to handle anticipated site run-off based on proposed land use. If it is determined that the existing channel is inadequate, the applicant shall provide for on -site detention such that the channel capacity is not exceeded. 13. Installation of median island landscaping in Hovley Lane East along the property lir frontage shall be provided. Landscape treatment shall be water efficient in nature. 5 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1870 A cash deposit in lieu of actual construction may be provided at the option of the Director of Public Works. 14. Proposed vehicle wash area as shown on the project site plan shall be designed so that there is no contribution of surface water run-off, nuisance or storm, to the proposed/existing channel system. Riverside County Fire Department: 1. With respect to the conditions of approval regarding the above referenced plan check, 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 1500 for single family, 2500 for multi -family, and 3000 gpm for commercial. 4. The required fire flow shall be available from a Super hydrant(s) (6"x4"x2-1 /2"x2- 1 /2"), located not less than 25' nor more than 150' commercial from any portion of the building(s) as measured along approved vehicular travelways. Hydrants installed below 3000 feet 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. 6. 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 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1870 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. 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. 8. Certain designated areas will be required to be maintained as fire lanes and shall be clearly marked by painting and or signs approved by the fire marshal. 9. Install a fire alarm as required by the California Building Code and/ or California Fire Code. Minimum requirements is UL central station monitoring of sprinkler systems per NFPA 71 and 72. Alarm plans are requires for all UL central station monitored systems and systems where any interior devices are required or used. (UFC Sec. 14.103 (a)) 10. Install portable fire extinguishers per NFPA, Pamphlet # 10, but not less than 2A10BC in rating. Fire extinguishers must not be over 75 feet walking distance. In addition to the above, a 40BC extinguisher is required for commercial kitchens. 11. 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. 12. Whenever access into a private property is controlled through use of gates, barriers, guard house or similar means, provision shall be made to facilitate access by emergency vehicles in a manner approved by the fire department. All controlled access devices that are power operated shall have a Knox Box over -ride system capable of opening the gate when activated by a special key located in emergency vehicles. Devices shall be equipped with backup power facilities to operate in the event of power failure. All controlled access devices that are not power operated shall also be approved by the fire department. Minimum opening width hall be 16' with a minimum vertical clearance of 13'6". 13. Commercial buildings shall have illuminated addresses of a size approved by the city. 14. 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. 15. If a paint spray booth will be installed, plans must be submitted to the Fire Marshal for approval. 7 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1870 EXHIBIT A Pursuant to Title 14, Division 6, Article 6 (commencing with section 15070) of the California Code of Regulations. NEGATIVE DECLARATION CASE NO: PP 98-9 APPLICANT/PROJECT SPONSOR: STEPHEN NIETO FOR LINO'S INDEPENDENT MERCEDES REPAIR 82723 DR. CARREON BLVD. INDIO, CA 92606 PROJECT DESCRIPTION/LOCATION: Precise Plan to construct a 6,256 square foot automotive repair building, with support office, for property located on the south side of Hovley Lane East, 1000 feet west of Cook Street. A.P.N.'s 626-320-003 and 004 The Director of the Department of Community Development, City of Palm Desert, California, has found that the described project will not have a significant effect on the environment. A copy of the Initial Study has been attached to document the reasons in support of this finding. Mitigation measures, if any, included in the project to avoid potentially significant effects, may also be found attached. un , 1998 PHILIP DRELL DATE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 8