HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 2073PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2073
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO CITY
COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT, CHANGE OF ZONE FROM PLANNED
RESIDENTIAL (PR-5) TO OFFICE PROFESSIONAL (O.P.) AND A
PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN FOR A 24,933 SQUARE FOOT
OFFICE/BANK COMPLEX LOCATED ON 2.33 ACRES ON THE
NORTH SIDE OF COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE EAST OF PORTOLA
AVENUE, 74-150 COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE. PROPOSED ZONE
CHANGE INCLUDES THE 2.33 ACRE SITE IMMEDIATELY TO
THE WEST.
CASE NOS. C/Z 01-02 AND PP 01-02
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on
the 5th day of June, 2001, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the request of
ROBERT ORR for approval of the above noted cases; 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 adverse impact on the environment and a Negative Declaration
of Environmental Impact 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 recommending to City Council
approval of said request:
1. The zone change to O.P. will be consistent with the General Plan.
2. The land use resulting from the change of zone would be compatible with
adjacent land uses.
3. The precise plan as conditioned is consistent with the intent and purpose of
the Office Professional zone.
4. The design of the precise plan and the manner in which it will be operated will
not substantially depreciate property values, nor be materially injurious to
properties or improvements in the vicinity.
5. The precise plan of design will not unreasonably interfere with the use or
enjoyment of property in the vicinity by the occupants thereof for lawful
purposes.
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6. 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 Change of Zone 01-02 (Exhibit B attached hereto) and Precise
Plan 01-02 are hereby recommended to City Council, subject to the attached
conditions.
3. That a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact (Exhibit A attached
hereto), is recommended for certification.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert Planning
Commission, held on this 5th day of June, 2001, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: JONATHAN, TSCHOPP, LOPEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: CAMPBELL, FINERTY
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
PHILIP DRELLI Secretary
Palm Desert Panning Commission
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NOS. C/Z 01-02 AND PP 01-02
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 and shall include a recycling program.
6. Project is subject to Art in Public Places program per Palm Desert Municipal Code
Chapter 4.10. Method of compliance shall be established prior to completion of the
Architectural Review Commission process.
7. 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
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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.
8. That if this project proceeds prior to development on the property to the west, it shall
install to full two-way width the access driveway shown on the site plan on the west
portion of this property and the east limit of the property to the west.
9. That an open space development plan be included as part of the landscape plan for
the open space area located on the midpoint of the lot north of the bank and south
of the office building.
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. The project shall be designed to retain storm waters associated with the
increase in developed vs. undeveloped condition for a 25 year storm.
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
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
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grading permit. "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 Country Club Drive frontage 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. Project shall utilize the existing driveway access located on the east property line.
Reciprocal access agreements shall be executed with properties located to the east
and west.
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. 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.
12. Proposed building pad elevations are subject to review and modification in accordance
with Section 27 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code.
13. The project shall be subject to Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fees (TUMF).
Payment of said fees shall be at time of building permit issuance.
14. Applicant shall comply with the provisions of Municipal Code Section 24.12, Fugitive
Dust (PM 10) Control as well as Section 24.20, Stormwater Management and
Discharge Control.
Riverside County Fire Department:
1. With respect to the conditions of approval regarding the above referenced project, the
fire department recommends the following fire protection measures be provided in
accordance with City Municipal Code, NFPA, UFC, and UBC or any recognized Fire
Protection Standards:
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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 pressure must be
available before any combustible material is placed on the job site.
3. Provide or show there exists a water system capable of providing a gpm flow of
3,000 gpm for commercial buildings.
4. The required fire flow shall be available from a wet barrel Super Hydrant(s) 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'
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. A second access is required. This can be accomplished by two main access points
from a main roadway or an emergency gate from an adjoining development.
12. All buildings shall have illuminated addresses of a size approved by the city.
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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.
Other:
Provide secondary access from the west property line through Lot 28 (lot to the west) to
connect with the existing driveway at the southwest corner of Lot 28.
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EXHIBIT A
Pursuant to Title 14, Division 6, Article 6 (commencing with section 1 5070) of the
California Code of Regulations.
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
CASE NOS: C/Z 01-02 AND PP 01-02
APPLICANT/PROJECT SPONSOR:
Robert Orr
77-734 Country Club Drive, Suite K
Palm Desert, CA 92211
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/LOCATION: A 24,933 square foot office/bank complex located on
2.33 acres on the north side of Country Club Drive east of Portola Avenue, 74-150 Country Club
Drive.
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.
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PHILIP F ELL D'E
DIRECTsR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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Date: 6-05-01