HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1959PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1959
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A PRECISE PLAN
OF DESIGN AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR AN 8,000 SQUARE FOOT
COMMERCIAL BUILDING ON THE NORTH SIDE OF EL PASEO,
250 FEET WEST OF LUPINE LANE, 73-300 EL PASEO.
CASE NO. PP 99-17
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on
the 16th day of November, 1999, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the request
of DONALD PECK for the above described 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 project
will not have a significant effect 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 precise
plan:
1. The design of the precise plan will not substantially depreciate property values,
nor be materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity.
2. The precise plan will not unreasonably interfere with the use or enjoyment of
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 99-17 is hereby granted, subject to the attached
conditions.
3. That a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact, Exhibit "A" attached, is
hereby certified.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1959
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert Planning
Commission, held on this 16th day of November, 1999, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: BEATY, CAMPBELL, LOPEZ, JONATHAN
NOES: FINERTY
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
PHILIP DRELL,
Palm Desert PI
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Secretary
inning Commission
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SABBY JONA H N, Chairperson
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1959
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. PP 99-17
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. All future occupants of the buildings shall comply with parking requirements of the
zoning ordinance.
6. Project is subject to Art in Public Places program per Palm Desert Municipal Code
Chapter 4.10.
7. The project shall be subject to all applicable fees at time of issuance of permits
including, but not limited to, Art in Public Places, TUMF and school mitigation fees.
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8. That pursuant to Resolution No. 90-130 this development shall pay the appropriate
commercial development low income housing mitigation fee.
9. The landscape plan shall include provision of water and electricity to the street trees
and front planter area on El Paseo and applicant shall install and maintain those as
part of their required landscaping.
10. That the building be setback from the El Paseo property five (5) feet to the colonnade
and ten (10) feet to the main glass.
Department of Public Works:
11. Drainage fees, in accordance with Section 26.49 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code
and Ordinance No. 653, shall be paid prior to issuance of a grading permit.
12. 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.
13. In accordance with Palm Desert Municipal Code Chapter 27, complete grading plans
and specifications including preliminary geotechnical report shall be submitted to the
Director of Public Works for checking and approval prior to the issuance of any
permits associated with this project.
14. Building pad elevations for the proposed project are subject to review and
modification in accordance with Section 27 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code.
15. The project shall be subject to Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) at the
rate of $ 1,996.54 per 1,000 square feet gross floor area. Payment of said fees shall
be at time of building permit issuance.
Riverside County Fire Department:
16. 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.
17. Provide, or show there exists, a water system capable of providing a potential gallon
per minute flow of 3000 gpm 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.
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18. 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' elevation shall be of the "wet barrel" type.
19. Provide written certification from the appropriate water company having jurisdiction
that 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.
20. 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.
21. Install a fire alarm (water flow) as required by the Uniform Building Code 3803 for
sprinkler system. Install tamper alarms on all supply and control valves for sprinkler
systems.
22. 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.
23. 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.
24. 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.
25. 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
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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.
26. Commercial buildings shall have illuminated addresses of a size approved by the city.
27. 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 99-17
APPLICANT/PROJECT SPONSOR:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/LOCATION:
Donald Peck
3927 Valle Del Sol
Bonsall, CA 92003
An 8,000 square foot retail building on the north side of El Paseo, 250 feet west of Lupine
Lane, 73-300 El Paseo.
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.
November 16, 1999
PHILIP DR LL DATE
DIRECTO OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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