HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1968PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1968
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/CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A MASTER
PLAN OF DEVELOPMENT FOR A 7.21-ACRE SITE ON THE
SOUTH SIDE OF COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE, EAST AND NORTH OF
HARRIS LANE.
CASE NO. PP/CUP 99-21
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on
the 18th day of January, 2000, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider a request by
ANTHONY-TAYLOR CONSULTANTS for FOREMOST PALM DESERT for approval of a
master plan of development for a 117,000 square foot self -storage facility and 2,250
square foot auto service facility; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 25.108.020 of the Freeway Commercial Overlay
Zone, the self -storage facility in the master plan requires approval of a conditional use
permit and precise plan of design; 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 its actions, as described below:
1. The proposed location of the precise plan/conditional use master plan of
development is in accord with the objectives of the Zoning Ordinance and the
purpose of the district in which the site is located.
2. The proposed location of the precise plan/conditional use master plan of
development and the conditions under which it will be operated and maintained
will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or general welfare, or be
materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity.
3. The proposed precise plan/conditional use will comply with each of the
applicable provisions of this title, except for approved variances or
adjustments.
4. The proposed precise plan/conditional use complies with the goals, objectives
and policies of the City's adopted General Plan.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1968
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/Conditional Use Permit 99-21 for the master plan
of development for 1 17,000 square feet of self -storage facility only is hereby
granted, subject to the attached conditions.
3. That a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact, Exhibit "A" attached, be
certified.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
Planning Commission, held on this 18th day of January, 2000, by the following vote, to
wit:
AYES: BEATY, CAMPBELL, JONATHAN
NOES: FINERTY
ABSENT: LOPEZ
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
Philip Drell, S�cretary
Palm Desert fanning Commission
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Sabby '':'' :than, Chairperson
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1968
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. PP 99-21
Department of Community Development:
1. The development of the property shall conform substantially with exhibits on file with
the Department of Community Development/Planning, as modified by the following
conditions.
2. That all future development on this site shall first obtain approval of a precise plan
of design for that portion of the project. Said precise plans to be consistent with the
provisions of this master plan of development as modified by the following
conditions.
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.
Iry 4. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for construction of any use contemplated
by this approval, the applicant shall first obtain permit and/or clearance from the
following agencies:
Coachella Valley Water District
Palm Desert Architectural Commission
City Fire Marshal
Public Works Department
Evidence of such 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. 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 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 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.
12. That pursuant to Resolution No. 90-130, this development shall pay the appropriate
commercial development low income housing mitigation fee.
13. That this approval applies only to the self -storage facility. The auto service facility
is not included in this approval.
14. That the trash enclosure at the southeast corner of the self -storage project not be
relocated to the parking spaces in the commercial development to the east. This
trash enclosure shall be relocated on the self -storage site.
Department of Public Works:
15. Drainage fees, in accordance with Section 26.49 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code
and Palm Desert Ordinance No. 653, shall be paid prior to issuance of a grading
permit.
16. Signalization fees, in accordance with the City of Palm Desert Resolution Nos. 79-17
and 79-55, shall be paid prior to issuance of a grading permit.
17. Any storm drain/retention basin 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.
18. 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
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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.
19. As required under the 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. Off -site improvement plans shall
be reviewed and approved by the Director of Public Works and a surety posted to
guarantee the installation of all required off -site improvements prior to issuance of a
grading permit. Such improvements shall include, but not be limited to, construction
of concrete sidewalk in an appropriate size and configuration along the property
frontages. "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.
20. 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.
21. Landscaping maintenance on Country Club and Harris shall be the responsibility of the
property owner.
22. 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.
23. Any and all off -site 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.
24. 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.
25. Proposed building pad elevations are subject to review and modification in accordance
with Section 27 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code.
26. The project shall be subject to Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fees (TUMF).
Payment of said fees shall be at time of building permit issuance.
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27. 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
28. 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, 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.
29. 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.
30. Provide, or show there exists a water system capable of providing a potential gallon per
minute flow of 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.
31. The required fire flow shall be available from a Super hydrant(s) (6"x4"x2-1/2"x2-1/2"),
located not Tess 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.
32. A combination of on -site and off -site Super fire hydrants (6"x4"x2-1/2"x2-1/2") will be
required, located not less than 25' or more than 150' commercial from any portion of the
building(s) as measured along approved vehicular travelways. The required fire flow shall
be available from any adjacent hydrant(s) in the system.
33. 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.
34. 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.
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35. Install a fire alarm (water flow) as required by the Uniform Building Code Sec. 3803
for the fire sprinkler system(s). Install tamper alarms on all supply and control valves
for sprinkler systems.
36. 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.
37. Install portable fire extinguishes per NFPA 10, but not less than 2A 1 OBC in rating.
Fire extinguishes must not be over 75' walking distance. In addition to the above,
a 40BC fire extinguisher is required for commercial kitchens.
38. 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.
39. Whenever access into private property is controlled through use of gates, barricades,
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 now power operated shall also be approved by the Fire Department.
Minimum opening width shall be 16' with a minimum vertical clearance of 13'6".
40. Commercial buildings shall have illuminated addresses of a size approved by the City.
41. 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.
42. Conditions subject to change with adoption of new codes, ordinances, laws, or when
building permits are not obtained within 12 months.
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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/CUP 99-21
APPLICANT/PROJECT SPONSOR: Anthony -Taylor Consultants
304 Enterprise Street
Escondido, CA 92029
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/LOCATION:
A precise plan of design/conditional use permit for a 117,000 square foot master plan of
development (self -storage facility) on a 7.21 acre site on the south side of Country Club Drive,
east of Harris Lane.
The Director of the Department of Community Development, City of Palm Desert, Califomia, 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 effect, may also be found
attached.
x1 , 2000
PHILIP DREL DATE
DIRECTOR 0 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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