HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 2018PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2018
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A
PRECISE PLAN / CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW THE
CONSTRUCTION A 5,737 SQUARE FOOT OFFICE BUILDING
ON TWO PARCELS LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER
OF SAN GORGONIO WAY AND SAN CARLOS AVENUE. THE
PROPERTIES ARE ALSO REFFERED TO AS 73-555 SAN
GORGONIO WAY AND A.P.N.(s) 627-151-006, & 007.
CASE NO. PP/CUP 00-17
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on the
19th day of September, 2000, hold a duly noticed public hearing to a consider a request by
J.F.K. MEMORIAL FOUNDATION 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. 00-24," in that the Director of Community Development has determined that the project will
not have a significant negative 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 precise
plan/conditional use permit:
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.
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT:
1. That the proposed location of the conditional use is in accord with the objectives
of zoning ordinance and the purpose of the district in which it is located.
2. That the proposed location of the conditional use and the conditions under which
it will be operated or maintained will not be detrimental to the public, health,
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safety, or welfare, or be materially injurious to properties or improvements in the
vicinity.
3. That the proposed conditional use will comply with each of the applicable
provisions of the zoning ordinance, except for approved variances or
adjustments.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of
Palm Desert, Califomia, 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/Conditional Use Permit 00-17 is hereby
granted for reasons subject to the attached conditions.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
Planning Commission, held on this 19th day of September, 2000, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: CAMPBELL, FINERTY, JONATHAN, LOPEZ, BEATY
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
PHILIP DRELL1j Secretary
Palm Desert PInning Commission
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PAUL R. BEATY, Chairperso
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. PP/CUP 00-17
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 and or departments:
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.
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.
r.. 8. Final landscape plans shall comply with the parking lot tree planting master plan and
must be approved by the City's Architectural Review Commission.
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9. 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
long-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.
10. 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.
11. The project's setbacks shall conform to standards in Section 25.20 of the City's Zoning
Ordinance.
12. The applicant shall record, in a form acceptable to the City Attomey, a mutual access
easement with the adjacent properties located to the west.
13. All roof -mounted equipment must be screened from adjacent properties and from the
public right-of-way.
14. The building shall be limited to a maximum of 2,146 square feet of medical office use.
Department of Public Works:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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
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Works and a standard inspection fee shall be paid prior to the issuance of any permits
associated with this project.
5. 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, minimum twenty-four foot wide drive approach, and
concrete curb along the easterly side of the alley. "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.
6. 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.
7. Landscaping maintenance on San Gorgonio Way and De Anza Way shall be the
responsibility of the property owner.
8. 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.
9. Size, number and location of driveways to the specifications of the Department of
Public Works with two driveway approaches to serve this project.
10. 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.
11. Prior to start of construction, the applicant shall submit a Waiver of Parcel Map
application for lot merger to create one parcel.
12. 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.
13. Proposed building pad elevations are subject to review and modification in accordance
with Section 27 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code.
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14. The proposed trash enclosure shall be relocated within the project boundary to the
satisfaction of the Department of Public Works and Department of Community
Development.
15. The project shall be subject to Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fees (TUMF).
Payment of said fees shall be at time of building permit issuance.
16. 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 Marshal:
1. 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 UFC Article 87.
2. 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.
3. Provide, or show there exists, a water system capable of providing a potential gallon per
minute flow of:
a) 3000 for commercial structure.
4. The required fire flow shall be available from a wet barrel Super Hydrant 4"x2-1/2"x2-
1 /2"), located not less than 25' nor more than 150' from any portion of a commercial
building measured via vehicular travelway.
5. Water plans must be approved by the Fire Marshal and include verification that the
water system will produce the required fire flow.
6. Install a complete NFPA 13 fire sprinkler system. This applies to all buildings with a
3,000 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
connections shall not be less than 25' from the building and within 50' of an approved
hydrant. Exempted are one and two family dwellings.
7. All valves controlling the water supply for automatic sprinkler systems and water -flow
switches shall be monitored as required by the UBC Chapter 9.
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8. Install a fire alarm system as required by the UBC Chapter 3.
9 Install portable fire extinguishers per NFPA, 10, but not less than 2A10BC extinguisher
per 3,000 square feet and not over 75' walking distance. A "K" type fire extinguisher is
required in all commercial kitchens.
10. Install a Hood/Duct automatic fire extinguishing system per NFPA 96 in all public and
private cooking operations except single-family residential usage.
11. 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 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.
12. All buildings shall have illuminated addresses of a size approved by the city.
13. All fire sprinkler systems, fixed fire suppression systems and alarm plans must be
submitted separately for approval prior to construction.
14. Conditions subject to change with adoption of new codes, ordinances, laws, or when
building permits are not obtained within twelve 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 00-17
APPLICANT/PROJECT SPONSOR: J.F.K MEMORIAL FOUNDATION
4711 MONROE ST.
INDIO, CA 92201
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/LOCATION:
Precise plan to construct a 5,737 square foot office building. The subject properties are located
at 73-555 San Gorgonio Way and are also referred to as A.P.N.(s) 627-151-006 & 007.
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.
PHILIP DRELL
�SEPTEMBER 19, 2000
DATE
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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