HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1932PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1932
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A NEGATIVE
DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND A PRECISE
PLAN TO CONSTRUCT TWO 8,844 SQUARE FOOT INDUSTRIAL
BUILDINGS, LOCATED AT 42-540 AND 42-570 MELANIE
PLACE.
CASE NO. PP 99-1 1
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on
the 17th day of August, 1999, hold a duly noticed public hearing to a consider a request
by MELANIE ASSOCIATES, LLC, 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 the Precise Plan 99-11 is hereby granted for reasons subject
to the attached conditions.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1932
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
Planning Commission, held on this 17th day of August, 1999, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: CAMPBELL, FINERTY, BEATY
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: JONATHAN, LOPEZ
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
PHILIP DRELL Secretary
Palm Desert Panning Commission
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PAUL R. BEATY, Acting P C:Hair erson
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. PP 99-11
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.
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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.
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 Tong -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 to standards in Section 25.34 of the City's
Zoning Ordinance.
14. Prior to issuance of building permit, applicant shall provide evidence of a recorded
mutual access between the two subject properties (i.e. 634-142-002 and 634-142-
003).
15. Pursuant to Resolution 1881, Condition # 6, Five off-street parking spaces shall be
provided and located on A.P.N. 634-142-003 for use by the owner/occupant of the
improvements located on A.P.N. 634-142-004. Said parking spaces shall be deed
restricted for use by the owner/occupant of the improvements contained on 634-142-
004 Said deed restriction shall be recorded against the title prior to occupancy permit
being issued.
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Department of Public Works:
16. 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 issuance of a grading
permit.
17. 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.
18. 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.
19. 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. All public improvements shall be inspected by the Department of Public
Works and a standard inspection fee shall be paid prior to the issuance of any permits
associated with this project.
20. 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, 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.
21. 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.
22. Landscaping maintenance on Melanie Place shall be the responsibility of the property
owner.
23. 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.
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24. Size, number and location of driveways to the specifications of the Department of
Public Works with one driveway approach to serve this project.
25. 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.
26. 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.
27. Proposed building pad elevations are subject to review and modification in accordance
with Section 27 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code.
28. The project shall be subject to Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fees (TUMF).
Payment of said fees shall be at time of building permit issuance.
29. Applicant shall comply with the provisions of Municipal Code Section 24.12, Fugitive
Dust (PM 10) Control as well as Section 24.20, Stormwater Management and
Discharge Control.
Riverside County Fire Department:
30. 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. 10.301C.
31. 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.
32. Provide, or show there exists, a water system capable of providing a potential gallon
per minute flow of:
a) 3000 for commercial structure.
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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.
33. 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' 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.
34. Provide written certification from the appropriate water company having jurisdiction
that the hydrant(s) will be installed and will produce the required fire flow, or arrange
field inspection by the Fire Department prior to request for final inspection.
35. 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.
36. 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.
37. 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.
38. 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.
39. 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 requires for all UL central station monitored
systems and systems where any interior devices are required or used. (UFC Sec.
14.103 (a) )
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40. 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.
41. Install a dust collecting system as per the Uniform Building Code, Sec. 910a and
Uniform Fire Code, Section 76.102, if conducting an operation that produces airborne
particles. A carpenter or woodworking shop is considered one of several industrial
processes requiring dust collection.
42. 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. 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.
43. Commercial buildings shall have illuminated addresses of a size approved by the city.
44. 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.
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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 99-1 1
APPLICANT/PROJECT SPONSOR:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/LOCATION:
MELANIE ASSOCIATES LLC
74-260 CAROLINE CT.
PALM DESERT, CA 92260
Precise plan to construct two 8,844 an industrial buildings, each on a one-half acre lot. The
subject property is located on the east side of Melanie Place, between Sheryl Drive and
Merle Drive. The properties are also referred to as 42-540 & 42-570 Melanie Place and
A.P.N.(s) 634-142-002, 003
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.
k.--.4A-12QJ August 17, 1999
PHILIP DRELL DATE
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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