HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 2083PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2083
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A NEGATIVE
DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND PRECISE
PLAN OF DESIGN FOR A 34,760 SQUARE FOOT OFFICE
COMPLEX LOCATED NORTH OF ALESSANDRO BETWEEN SAN
PASCUAL AND SAN JUAN AT 73-720 ALESSANDRO.
CASE NO. PP 01-13
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on
the 17th day of July, 2001, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the request of
CARL VOCE for the above described 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 impact and a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact is
hereby adopted; 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:
1. The design of the precise plan will not substantially depreciate property values,
nor be materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity.
2. The precise plan will not unreasonably interfere with the use or enjoyment of
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 Planning Commission in this case.
2. That approval of Precise Plan 01-13 is hereby granted, subject to the attached
conditions.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2083
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert Planning
Commission, held on this 17th day of July, 2001, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: CAMPBELL, FINERTY, JONATHAN, TSCHOPP, LOPEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
PHILIP DRELL, S
Palm Desert Plan
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2083
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
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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.
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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
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 the corner setback on building "B" be increased to meet the 2:1 setback ratio
required in Ordinance No. 979.
9. That the north setback for building "A" be increased to a minimum of 20 feet and
that the building height be reduced to a maximum of 18 feet.
10. That the existing power lines which run north -south across the mid part of the site
shall be undergrounded.
11. Applicant shall enhance the landscaping at the northeast corner of the site where
northerly driveway has been eliminated per Public Works Condition No. 4 to reduce
view impacts to the greatest extent possible.
Department of Public Works:
1. Drainage fees, in accordance with Section 26.49 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code,
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. A Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee, Residential Classification, shall be paid prior
to the issuance of any building permits associated with this project.
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. Subject improvements shall include, but not be limited to, the installation
of minimum 24 foot wide drive approaches, installation of a minimum six foot wide
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sidewalk on San Pascual Avenue, Alessandro Drive and San Juan Avenue. In
addition, the project shall provide appropriate right-of-way and cash payment in -lieu
of construction for the proposed cul-de-sac on San Juan Avenue, north of Alessandro
Drive. The project shall be limited to one driveway each on San Juan Avenue and
San Pascual Avenue. The driveway on San Juan Avenue shall be in the location of
the southerly driveway shown on the April 30, 2001 site plan.
5. 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. Design of the proposed cul-de-
sac on San Carlos Avenue shall be subject to the review and approval of the Fire
Marshal. "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 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. Proposed building pad elevations are subject to review and modification in accordance
with Title 27 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code.
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 the grading permit.
11.
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.
12. The project shall comply with the provisions of Palm Desert Municipal Code Section
24.12, Fugitive Dust (PM10) Control.
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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:
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) 4"x 2 Y "
x 2 Y " 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 Tess 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 2A1OBC
extinguisher per 3,000 square feet and not over 75' walking distance. A "K" type
fire extinguisher is required in all commercial kitchens.
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`" 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 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.
11. All buildings shall have illuminated addresses of a size approved by the city.
12. All fire sprinkler systems, fixed fire suppression systems and alarm plans must be
submitted separately to the Fire Marshal for approval prior to construction.
13. 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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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 01-13
APPLICANT/PROJECT SPONSOR:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/LOCATION:
Carl Voce
545 Via Media
Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274
A 34,760 square foot office complex located on 2.2 acres on the north side of Alessandro
Drive between San Pascual and San Juan, 73-720 Alessandro.
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 DREL
DIRECTOR 0
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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