HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1880PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1880
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A PHASING PLAN FOR TT
26562 LOCATED NORTH OF FRANK SINATRA DRIVE BETWEEN
PORTOLA AVENUE AND COOK STREET.
CASE NO. TT 26562 AMENDMENT #1
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on
the 28th day of July, 1998, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the request by
ROBERT BEIN, WILLIAM FROST AND ASSOCIATES on behalf of AMERICAN REALTY
TRUST, INC., for approval of a phasing plan for TT 26562; and
WHEREAS, the 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 an Environmental Impact Report has been certified by the city for TT
26562 and the proposed phasing plan for TT 26562 is consistent with the plan reviewed
in the EIR and the Director of Community Development has determined that no further
environmental review 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 approval of the phasing plan:
1. The development phasing as delineated on TT 26562 Amendment #1 presents
a logical development sequence for the project.
2. That the proposed amendment to the map is consistent with applicable general
and specific plans.
3. That the site is physically suitable for the type of development.
4. That the site is physically suitable for the proposed density of development.
5. That the design of the subdivision or the proposed improvements are not likely
to cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably
injure fish or wildlife or their habitat.
6. That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements is not likely to
cause serious public health problems.
7. That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements will not conflict
with easements, acquired by the public at large, for access through or use of
property within the proposed subdivision.
WHEREAS, in the review of this tentative tract map amendment Planning Commission
has considered the effect of the contemplated action on the housing needs of the region for
purposes of balancing these needs against the public service needs of the residents of the
City of Palm Desert and its environs, with available fiscal and environmental resources.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1880
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 TT 26562 Amendment No. 1 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 28th day of July, 1998, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: BEATY, FERNANDEZ, FINERTY, CAMPBELL
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: JONATHAN
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
STEIQHEN R'SMITH, Acfing Sec etary
Palm Desert Planning Commission
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SONIA M. CAMPBELL, Chairperson
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1880
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. TT 26562 AMENDMENT NO. 1
Department of Community Development:
1. That all conditions imposed on the original approval of TT 26562 pursuant to City
Council Resolution No. 91-52 shall continue to be in effect.
2. 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.
3. That prior to the issuance of any building permit the owner (developer) shall provide
the city with evidence that the required school fee authorized by AB 2926 has been
paid.
Department of Public Works:
1. All applicable provisions, conditions and requirements contained in City Council
Resolution 91-52 approving Tentative Tract Map 26562 and Precise Plan 90-27,
adopted on May 9, 1991, with the exception of Public Works Condition No. 9 which
is hereby deleted, shall be considered as conditions of approval for this map.
2. Applicant shall comply with provisions of Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 24.12,
Fugitive Dust Control as well as Section 24.20, Stormwater Management and
Discharge Control.
3. Prior to the start of construction, the applicant shall submit satisfactory evidence to
the Director of Public Works of intended compliance with the National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Permit (Permit No. CAS000002) for
storm water discharges associated with construction activity.
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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, NFPA Standards, CFC, and 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 1500 for single family, 2500 for multifamily, and 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" x 4" x 2-1 /2" x
2-1/2"), located not less than 25' nor more than 200' single family, 165' multifamily,
and 150' commercial from any portion of the building(s) as measured along vehicular
travelways. 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.
6. 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.
7. Comply with Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, adopted January 1,
1990, for all occupancies.
8. 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
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additional floors is added in for a cumulative total. Exempted are one and two family
dwellings.
9. Install a fire alarm (water flow) as required by the Uniform Building Code Sec. 3803
for fire sprinkler system. Install tamper alarms on all supply and control valves for
sprinkler systems.
10. 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.
1 1 . 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, systems where any interior devices are required or used. (CFC Sec.
14.103(a))
12. Install portable fire extinguishers per NFPA, Pamphlet #10, but not Tess than 2A1 OBC
in rating. Fire extinguishers must not be over 75' walking distance. In addition to
the above, a 40BC fire extinguisher is required for commercial kitchens.
13. Install a Hood/Duct automatic fire extinguishing system if operating a commercial
kitchen including, but not limited to, deep fryers, grills, charbroilers or other
appliances which produce grease laden vapors or smoke. NFPA 96, 17, 17a.
14. 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 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). Fountains
or garden islands placed in the middle of these turn-arounds shall not exceed a 5'
radius or 10' diameter. City standards may be more restrictive.
15. The minimum width of interior driveways for multi -family or apartment complexes
shall be:
a. 24 feet wide when serving Tess than 100 units, no parallel parking, carports
or garages allowed on one side only.
b. 28 feet wide when serving between 100 and 300 units; carports or garages
allowed on both sides, no parallel parking.
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c. 32 feet wide when serving over 300 units or when parallel parking is allowed
on one side.
d. 36 feet wide when parallel parking is allowed on both sides.
16. Whenever access into private property is controlled through use of gates, barriers,
guard houses 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. All controlled access devices that are not power operated shall also be
approved by the Fire Department. Minimum opening width shall be 16' with a
minimum vertical clearance of 13'6".
17. A dead end single access over 500' in length will require a secondary access,
sprinklers or other mitigative measure approved by the Fire Marshal. Under no
circumstances shall a single dead end access over 1300 feet be accepted.
18. Contact the Fire Department for a final inspection prior to occupancy.
19. 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.
20. Commercial buildings shall have illuminated addresses of a size approved by the city.
21. 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.
22. Conditions subject to change with adoption of new codes, ordinances, laws, or when
building permits are not obtained within twelve months.
23. Clubhouse and maintenance facility are classified as commercial buildings.
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