HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 2039PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2039
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A
PRECISE PLAN TO CONSTRUCT A FOUR UNIT APARTMENT
BUILDING TOTALING 6,684 SQUARE FEET, LOCATED ON THE
SOUTH SIDE OF MOUNTAIN VIEW DRIVE, 600 FEET EAST OF
SAN LUIS REY. PROPERTY IS ALSO REFERRED TO AS 73-815
SHADOW MOUNTAIN DRIVE AND A.P.N. 627-341-004.
CASE NO. PP 00-22
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on the
19th day of December, 2000, hold a duly noticed public hearing to a consider a request by
ELLEN RABB 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
considered a Class 3 Categorical Exemption and no further documentation 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 and reasons to exist to justify granting approval of said precise plan:
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.
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 the Precise Plan 00-22 is hereby granted for reasons subject to
the attached conditions.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2039
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
Planning Commission, held on this 19th day of December, 2000, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: CAMPBELL, JONATHAN, LOPEZ, BEATY
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: FINERTY
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
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PHILIP DRELL,ecretary
Palm Desert Planning Commission
PAUL R. BEATY, Chairperson
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. PP 00-22
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 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 provide a trash enclosure or area that meets that screen all trash bins
from public view and meet the requirements of the City Trash Enclosure Ordinance.
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.
8. All sidewalk plans shall be reviewed and approved by the department of public works
prior to architectural review commission submittal.
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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
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.
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.
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. 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, concrete
sidewalk in an appropriate size and configuration and installation of a city standard
driveway approach. "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.
4. All private driveways and parking areas shall be inspected by the engineering
department and a standard inspection fee paid prior to the issuance of a grading
permit.
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5. Landscaping maintenance on Shadow Mountain Drive shall be the responsibility of the
property owner.
6. 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.
7. Size, number and location of driveways shall be to the specifications of the
Department of Public Works with only one driveway approach to be allowed to serve
this property.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. Proposed building pad elevations are subject to review and modification in accordance
with Section 27 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code.
r„ms, 11. Applicant shall comply with the provisions of Palm Desert Municipal Code Section
24.12, Fugitive Dust (PM10) Control.
Riverside County Fire Department:
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 for the
remodel or construction of all 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 gallon per minute
flow of:
a) 2500 for multi -family dwellings.
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4. Water Plans must be approved by the Fire marshal and include verification that the
water system will produce the required fire flow.
5. Install a complete NFPA 13 fire sprinkler system. This applies to all buildings with 3000
square feet 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.
6. All valves controlling the water supply for automatic sprinkler systems and Water -flow
switches shall be monitored and alarmed per UBC Chapter 9.
7 Install portable fire extinguishers per NFPA10, but not Tess than 2A10BC extinguisher
per 3000 square feet and not over 75 feet walking distance. A "K" type fire extinguisher
is required for commercial kitchens.
8. 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 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
tum around 55' in industrial developments.
9. All buildings shall have illuminated addresses of a size approved by the City.
10. All fire sprinkler systems, fixed fire suppression systems and alarm plans must be
submitted to the Fire Marshal for approval prior to construction.
11. 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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