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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1971PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1971 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 FOR A 37,980 SQUARE FOOT OFFICE COMPLEX ON A 3.78 ACRE, O.P. (OFFICE PROFESSIONAL) ZONED PROPERTY AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF COUNTRY CLUB AND PORTOLA AVENUE CASE NO. PP 97-14 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on the 1st day of February, 2000, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the request of O. MICHAEL HOMME for the project described above; 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 impact 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 approving 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 case PP 97-14 is hereby approved, subject to conditions on the Precise Plan as shown on Exhibit A attached. 3. That a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact is hereby certified as shown on Exhibit B attached. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1971 PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert Planning Commission, held on this 1st day of February, 2000, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: BEATY, CAMPBELL, FINERTY, LOPEZ, JONATHAN NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ATTEST: STEP&EN R. SMITH, Acting Secretary Palm Desert Planning Commission SAB: 'i ATHAN, Chairperson 2 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1971 EXHIBIT A CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL CASE NO. PP 97-14 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. 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. 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 sidewalk plans shall be reviewed and approved by the Department of Public Works prior to Architectural Review Commission submittal. 7. Final landscape plans shall comply with the parking lot tree planting master plan and shall be approved by the Architectural Review Commission. 3 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1971 8. 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. 9. 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, school mitigation and housing mitigation fees. * 10. That the gross medical office floor space on the site shall not exceed 10,728 square feet. 11. That a six foot high masonry wall be installed along the east and north property lines. 12. That the gross square footage of each individual building shall not exceed the size indicated on the site plan dated January 5, 2000. Additionally, the working drawing of each building shall be reviewed to confirm that there is at least 15% nonusable floor space as prescribed in Municipal Code Section 25.58.310. Department of Public Works: 13. 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. 14. 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. 15. 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. 16. 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 `2/15/00 amended to add: If the restaurant use is not appr9ved, then additional medical office use shall be permitted in accordance with the parking standards for medical office use.4 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1971 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, project entry improvements on Portola Avenue and Country Club Drive, including modifications to existing improvements as necessary. "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. 17. 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. 18. Landscaping maintenance on Country Club Drive and Portola Avenue shall be the responsibility of the property owner. 19. 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. 20. Project access shall be limited to the following: * A single right turn ingress/egress for Country Club Drive located on the common easterly property line. * A single right turn ingress/egress for Portola Avenue located approximately 420 feet north of the Centerline of Country Club Drive including vehicle deceleration lane. The northerly driveway as shown on the project site plan shall be limited to emergency vehicle access only with the specific design subject to review and approval by the Director of Public Works and the Fire Marshal. 21. Prior to the issuance of any permits associated with this project the applicant shall execute and record an offer for reciprocal access easement between the subject property and the property to the north. 22. In accordance with the Circulation Network of the City's General Plan, installation of one-half landscaped median island in Country Club Drive shall be provided. A cash payment in lieu of actual construction may be submitted at the option of the Director of Public Works. 23. Any and all offsite improvements shall be preceded by the approval of plans by the Director of Public Works and the issuance of valid encroachment permits by the Department of Public Works. 5 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1971 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 the time of building permit issuance. 27. Applicant shall comply with the provisions of Municipal Code Section 24.12, Fugitive Dust (PM10) 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, 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. 10.401. 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: a) 3000 gpm for commercial structure. 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. 31. 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 Tess than 25' nor more than: a) 150' from commercial structure. Distances shall cover all portions of the building(s) as measured along approved vehicular travel ways. Hydrants installed below 3000' elevation shall be of the "wet barrel" type. 32. 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 for a field inspection by the Fire Department prior to scheduling for a final inspection. 6 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1971 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, project entry improvements on Portola Avenue and Country Club Drive, including modifications to existing improvements as necessary. "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. 17. 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. 18. Landscaping maintenance on Country Club Drive and Portola Avenue shall be the responsibility of the property owner. 19. 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. 20. Project access shall be limited to the following: * A single right turn ingress/egress for Country Club Drive located on the common easterly property line. * A single right turn ingress/egress for Portola Avenue located approximately 420 feet north of the Centerline of Country Club Drive including vehicle deceleration lane. The northerly driveway as shown on the project site plan shall be limited to emergency vehicle access only with the specific design subject to review and approval by the Director of Public Works and the Fire Marshal. 21. Prior to the issuance of any permits associated with this project the applicant shall execute and record an offer for reciprocal access easement between the subject property and the property to the north. 22. In accordance with the Circulation Network of the City's General Plan, installation of one-half landscaped median island in Country Club Drive shall be provided. A cash payment in lieu of actual construction may be submitted at the option of the Director of Public Works. 23. Any and all offsite improvements shall be preceded by the approval of plans by the Director of Public Works and the issuance of valid encroachment permits by the Department of Public Works. 5 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1971 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 the time of building permit issuance. 27. Applicant shall comply with the provisions of Municipal Code Section 24.12, Fugitive Dust (PM10) 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, 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. 10.401. 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: a) 3000 gpm for commercial structure. 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. 31. 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 Tess than 25' nor more than: a) 150' from commercial structure. Distances shall cover all portions of the building(s) as measured along approved vehicular travel ways. Hydrants installed below 3000' elevation shall be of the "wet barrel" type. 32 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 for a field inspection by the Fire Department prior to scheduling for a final inspection. 6 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1971 33. The required fire flow may be adjusted at a later point in the permit process to reflect changes in design, construction type, area separations, or built-in fire protection measures such as a fully fire sprinklered building. 34. Install a complete fire sprinkler system per NFPA 13. The post incicator 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 as per NFPA 13. The building area of additional floors is added in for a cumulative total square footage. Exempted are ore and two family dwellings. 35. 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. 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. Painted fire lanes and/or signs shall be stenciled or posted every 30' with the following: a) No Parking Fire Lane - PDMC 15.16.090. 37. 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 and systems where any interior devices are required or used. (CFC Sec. 14.103(a)) 38. Install portable fire extinguishers per NFPA 10, but not less than 2A10BC in rating. Fire extinguishers must not be over 75' walking distance and/or 3000 sq. Ft. of floor area. In addition to the above, a 40BC fire extinguisher is required for commercial kitchens. 39. 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. 40. Contact the Fire Department for a final inspection prior to occupancy. 41. Commercial buildings shall have illuminated addresses of a size approved by the City. 7 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1971 42. 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. 43. Conditions subject to change with adoption of new codes, ordinances, laws or when building permits are not obtained within 12 months. 8 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1971 EXHIBIT B Pursuant to Title 14, Division 6, Article 6 (commencing with section 15070) of the California Code of Regulations. NEGATIVE DECLARATION CASE NO: PP 97-14 APPLICANT/PROJECT SPONSOR: O. Michael Homme P.O. Box 258 Palm Desert, CA 92261 PROJECT DESCRIPTION/LOCATION: A 37,980 square foot office complex on a 3.78 acre O.P. (Office Professional) zoned property at the northeast corner of Country Club Drive and Portola Avenue. 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. FEBRUARY 1, 2000 TEPHEN R. SMITH DATE PLANNING MANAGER 9