HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 2052PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2052
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A PRECISE PLAN
OF DESIGN AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR AN 86,835 SQUARE FOOT
SELF STORAGE FACILITY ON A 2.1 ACRE SITE ON THE SOUTH
SIDE OF HOVLEY LANE 480 FEET EAST OF CORPORATE WAY,
74-853 HOVLEY LANE.
CASE NO. PP 00-26
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on
the 20th day of March , 2001, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the request
of ARIEL L. VALLI - VALLI ARCHITECTURAL GROUP for the above noted project; 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 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 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 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 precise plan will comply with each of the applicable provisions of this title,
except for approved variances or adjustments.
4. The precise plan 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 the precise plan for the 86,835 square feet of self storage
facility is hereby granted, subject to the attached conditions.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert Planning
Commission, held on this 20th day of March, 2001, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: CAMPBELL, FINERTY, JONATHAN, TSCHOPP, LOPEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
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PHILIP DRELL Secretary
Palm Desert anning Commission
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. PP 00-26
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 statues nor is force, or which hereafter may be in force.
4. Prior to the 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 such permit or clearance from the above agencies shall be presented to
the Department of Building & 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.
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.
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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 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.
Department of Public Works:
1. 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.
2. 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.
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, minimum six foot wide concrete
sidewalk and city standard concrete drive 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 driveway and parking lot construction 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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Landscaping maintenance on Hovley Lane East shall be the responsibility of the property
owner. Landscape treatment shall be water efficient in nature.
6. Applicant shall comply with the provisions of Municipal Code Section 24.12, Fugitive Dust
Control.
7. 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.
8. Size, number and location of driveways shall be to the specifications of the Department
of Public Works with only two driveway approaches to serve this property.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. Proposed building pad elevations are subject to review and modification in accordance
with Title 27 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code.
12. On -site storm water shall be conveyed to the existing drainage facility along southerly
property line. The subject channelization shall include hydrologic calculations which
demonstrate that the existing channel system at the rear of the property is adequate to
handle anticipated site run-off based on proposed land use. If it is determined that the
existing channel is inadequate, the applicant shall provide for on -site detention such that
the channel capacity is not exceeded.
13. Ingress and egress for the project shall be via one access opening limited to right tum in,
right tum out vehicular movements and one gated opening for large trucks and
emergency access. Median island openings / breaks will not be permitted.
Riverside County Fire Department:
1. With respect to the conditions of approval regarding the above referenced project,
Fire Department recommends the following fire protection measures be provided in
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accordance with City Municipal Codes, NFPA, UFC, and UBC or any recognized fire
protection standards.
The Fire Department is required to set a minimum fire flow 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 gpm flow of
3000 gpm for commercial buildings.
4. 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' 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 and alarmed per UBC Chapter 9.
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 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.
10. 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 Tess
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'
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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).
11. Whenever access into private property is controlled through use of gates, barriers or
other means provisions shall be made to install a "Knox Box" key over -ride system
to allow for emergency vehicle access. Minimum gate width shall be 16" with a
minimum vertical clearance of 13'6".
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 to the Fire Marshal 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 12 months.
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