HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1908PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1908
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A PRECISE PLAN TO
ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 2,114 SQUARE FOOT OFFICE
BUILDING FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 44-666 MONTEREY AVENUE.
CASE NO. PP 98-20
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on
the 15th day of December, 1998, hold a duly noticed public hearing which was continued
to January 5, 1999, to consider the request of ROBERT L. BUCKLES for MYERS
COMPANIES for the above noted 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 Precise
Plan 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 granting approval of said Precise
Plan:
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 the Precise Plan 98-20 is hereby granted, subject to the
attached conditions.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1908
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert Planning
Commission, held on this 5th day of January, 1999, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: BEATY, FINERTY, JONATHAN, CAMPBELL
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: LOPEZ
ATTEST:
PHILIP DRELL,
Palm Desert Plarning Commission
AONIA M. CAMPBELL, Chairperson
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. PP 98-20
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. 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.
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8. All sidewalk plans shall be reviewed and approved by the Department of Public Works
prior to Architectural Review Commission submittal.
9. Final landscape plans shall comply with the parking lot tree planting master plan and
be approved by the Architecture Review Commission.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. The project's setbacks shall conform with standards in Section 25.25 of the City's
Zoning Ordinance.
13. Prior to issuance of building permit, applicant shall provide evidence of a recorded
mutual access agreement with property to the north and a recorded irrevocable
access offer with property to the south.
Department of Public Works:
1. 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.
2. 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, city standard
concrete 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.
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two 3. All private driveways and parking Tots shall be inspected by the engineering
department and a standard inspection fee paid prior to the issuance of a grading
permit.
4. 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.
5. Landscaping maintenance on Monterey Avenue shall be the responsibility of the
property owner.
6. 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.
7. Size, number and location of driveways shall be to the specifications of the
Department of Public Works with only one driveway approach to be allowed to serve
this property. The driveway approach as shown on the project site plan is
unacceptable. The driveway design shall be a minimum width of 20 feet for a
minimum depth of 20 feet from the existing Monterey Avenue curb line. Drive isle
width shall be a minimum of 12 feet.
8. 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 the grading permit.
9. Building pad elevation for the proposed development is subject to review and
approval in accordance with Section 27 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code.
10. In accordance with Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 3.44 the project shall be
subject to Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fees (TUMF). The subject fee shall be
based on the proposed change of use (single family residential to office professional)
and is estimated to be $ 4,096.01.
11. Prior to grading permit issuance, applicant shall dedicate three feet (3') of street right-
of-way along the Monterey Avenue property frontage.
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
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in accordance with City Municipal Codes, appropriate NFPA standards, UFC, UBC,
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. 301.
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. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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 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.
6. Commercial buildings shall have illuminated addresses of the size approved by the
City.
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