HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 2001PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2001
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A REQUEST BY
MOBIL OIL CORPORATION FOR APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT TO AMEND AN EXISTING PRECISE PLAN/
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A MOBIL GAS STATION,
CONVENIENCE STORE INCLUDING BEER AND WINE SALE FOR
OFF -SITE CONSUMPTION AND DRIVE-THRU CAR WASH ON
1.58 ACRES AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF COOK STREET
AND GERALD FORD DRIVE, 36-650 COOK STREET.
CASE NO. CUP 00-06 AMENDING PP/CUP 96-10
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on
the 18th day of July, 2000, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the request of
Mobil Oil Corporation for approval of a conditional use permit to amend PP/CUP 96-10; 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. 00-24," in that the Director of Community Development has determined that the project
was previously assessed under Case No. PP/CUP 96-10 and no further environmental review
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 to justify its actions, as described below:
1. The proposed location of the precise plan/conditional use 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 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.
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.
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2. That approval of Conditional Use Permit 00-06 amending PP/CUP 96-10 is
hereby, subject to the attached conditions.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert Planning
Commission, held on this 18th day of July, 2000, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: CAMPBELL, LOPEZ
NOES: FINERTY
ABSENT: BEATY, JONATHAN
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
PHILIP DRELL, .ecretary
Palm Desert Planning Commission
S LOPEZ, Vi e ; hairperson
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. CUP 00-06
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. 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 of the
zoning ordinance and the Freeway Commercial Overlay Zone.
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. 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.
12. No loitering shall be allowed on the premises.
13. No Distilled Spirits sales will be permitted on the premises.
14. No open alcoholic beverage containers or consumption shall be allowed on the
premises.
15. Litter shall be removed twice daily from the premises, including adjacent public
sidewalks, landscaped area and parking Tots. Personnel shall be required to physically
inspect the premises and adjacent sidewalks, landscaped areas and parking lots no
Tess than twice daily.
16. Hours of operation for all uses on the site shall be 24 hours per day seven days a
week.
Department of Public Works:
17. Any drainage facility construction required for 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 prior to start of construction. The project shall
be designed to retain storm waters associated with the increase in developed vs.
undeveloped condition for a 100-year storm.
18. Signalization fees, in accordance with City of Palm Desert Resolution Nos. 79-17 and
79-55, shall be paid prior to issuance of any permits associated with this project.
19. The project shall be subject to Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fees (TUMF).
Payment of said fees shall be at the time of building permit issuance.
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20. 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.
21. All public and private improvements shall be inspected by the Department of Public
Works and a standard inspection fee shall be paid prior to issuance of grading
permits.
22. Any and all offsite improvements shall be preceded by the approval of plans and the
issuance of valid encroachment permits by the Department of Public Works.
23. As required under Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 26.28, and in accordance with
Sections 26.40 and 26.44, complete improvement plans and specification shall be
submitted to the Director of Public Works for checking and approval before
construction of any improvements is commenced. Offsite improvement plans to be
approved by the Public Works Department and a surety posted to guarantee the
installation of required offsite improvements prior to permit issuance.
24. Landscape installation on the property frontages as well as on -site shall be drought
tolerant in nature and maintenance shall be provided in the same manner specified
above.
25. Applicant shall comply with the provisions of Municipal Code Section 24.12, Fugitive
Dust Control.
26. In accordance with Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 26.44, complete grading
plans/site improvement plans and specifications shall be submitted to the Director of
Public Works for checking and approval prior to issuance of any permits.
27. Proposed building pad elevations are subject to review and modification in accordance
with Chapter 27 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code.
28. 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
and the city's Circulation Network. Those improvements shall include, but not be
limited to the following:
* Installation of concrete curb, gutter and paving on Gerald Ford Drive.
Installation of dedicated right turn pocket, approximately 60 feet in
length with a 90-foot reverse curb, for the proposed Cook Street
access.
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* Installation of a concrete sidewalk in an appropriate size and
configuration on Gerald Ford Drive and Cook Street.
* Installation of transit facilities in accordance with Sunline Transit
Agency recommendations.
Based on the Palm Desert Traffic Model, future traffic volumes on Cook Street
indicate that it will need to be an eight -lane facility. The project shall provide
sufficient right-of-way to accommodate future roadway expansion.
29. Site access from Cook Street and Gerald Ford Drive shall be limited to right turn
ingress and egress only. The Cook Street access, as shown on the preliminary site
plan shall be designed to reflect truck turning radius from the previously referenced
right turn pocket. Recorded ingress/egress easements for the Gerald Ford access will
need to be provided prior to issuance of any permits associated with project.
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, UFC, and 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. 10.301C.
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 3000 gpm for commercial buildings.
33. The required fire flow shall be available from a wet barrel Super hydrant(s) (4"x 2-
1 /2"x 2-1 /2"), located not less than 25' nor more than 150' commercial from any
portion of a commercial building as measured via vehicular travelways.
34. Water plans must be approved by the Fire Marshal and include verification that the
water system will produce the required fire flow.
35. Install a complete NFPA 13 fire sprinkler system. This applies to all buildings with
a 3000 square foot total cumulative floor area. The Fire Marshal shall approve the
locations of all post indicator valves and fire department connections. All valves and
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connections shall not be Tess than 25' from the building and within 50' of an
approved hydrant. Exempted are one and two family dwellings.
36. All valves controlling the water supply for automatic sprinkler systems and water -
flow switches shall be monitored and alarmed per UBC Chapter 9.
37. Install portable fire extinguishers per NFPA 10, but not less than one 2A10BC
extinguisher per 3,000 square feet and not over 75' walking distance. A "K" type
fire extinguisher is required in all commercial kitchens.
38. Install a Hood/Duct automatic fire extinguishing system per NFPA 96 in all public and
private cooking operations except single-family residential usage.
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 not be less
than 24' of unobstructed width and 13'6" of vertical clearance. Where parallel
parking is required on both sides of the street the roadway must be 36' wide and 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.
40. All 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.
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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