HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 2151PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2151
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBDIVIDING A 2.269-ACRE
PROPERTY INTO TWO COMMERCIAL LOTS. PROPERTY IS
LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF COOK STREET
AND GERALD FORD DRIVE.
CASE NO. TPM 30769
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on the
3rd day of September 2002, hold a duly noticed public hearing to a consider a request by BP
WEST COAST PRODUCTS, LLC for the above mentioned; and
WHEREAS, said application has complied with the requirements of the "City of Palm
Desert Procedure for Implementation of the Califomia Environmental Quality Act, Resolution
No. 02-60," in that the Director of Community Development has determined that the project is a
Class 15 (Minor Land Divisions) categorical exemption for purposes of CEQA 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 tentative parcel
map:
1 That the design or improvements of the proposed map is consistent with
applicable general and specific plans.
2. That the site is physically suitable for the type development.
3. That the site is physically suitable for commercial development.
4. That the design of the parcel map or the proposed improvements are not likely to
cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure
fish or wildlife or their habitat.
5. That the design of the parcel or the type of improvements is not likely to cause
serious public health problems.
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 Tentative Parcel Map 30769 is hereby granted for reasons
subject to the attached conditions.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2151
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
Planning Commission, held on this 3rd day of September, 2002, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: CAMPBELL, JONATHAN, LOPEZ, TSCHOPP, FINERTY
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
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PHILIP DRELL, ecretary
Palm Desert Planning Commission
CINDY FINER TY,Chairpersot
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2151
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. TPM 30769
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. All requirements of any law, ordinance or regulation of the state, city and any other
applicable government entity, shall be complied with as part of this map.
3. Recording of final map shall take place within 2 years of the date of this approval unless
an extension of time is granted; otherwise said approval shall become null, void and of
no effect whatsoever.
4. Prior to the recordation of the final map, the applicant shall submit for City review and
approval an agreement for mutual access easements between Parcels 1 and 2 of the
subject map, and between Parcels 1 and 2 and immediately abutting parcels to the west
and north. This agreement and related easements shall be recorded concurrently with
the final parcel map.
5. All development on the properties shall conform to development standards in Sections
25.23 (Planned Community Development Overlay Zone), 25.30 (Planned Commercial
District, Regional Center), and 25.108 (Freeway Commercial Overlay Zone) of the City's
Zoning Ordinance, and development standards in the Wonder Palms Commercial
Center Master Plan of Development.
Department of Public Works:
1. Any drainage facilities construction required for 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 prior to start of construction. The subject study
shall include analysis of the upstream drainage conditions as they impact this project.
Project design shall provide for the on -site retention of the 100 year storm event.
2. Signalization fees, in accordance with City of Palm Desert Resolution Nos. 79-17 and
79-55, shall be paid prior to issuance of any permits associated with this project. In
addition, the project shall provide for the design and construction of traffic signal
systems at the intersections of the Gerald Ford Drive and the proposed interior
roadway. Signalization fees may be used as credit against design and construction
cost, subject to City Council approval.
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3. The project shall be subject to Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fees (TUMF).
Payment of said fees shall be at the time of building permit issuance.
4. 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.
5. Complete parcel map shall be submitted as required by ordinance to the Director of
Public Works for checking and approval prior to the issuance of any permits.
6. Any and all offsite improvements shall be preceded by the approval of plans and the
issuance of valid encroachment permits by the Department of Public Works.
7. 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 to be
approved by the Public Works Department and a surety posted to guarantee the
installation of required offsite improvements prior to permit issuance.
8. All public and private improvements shall be inspected by the Department of Public
Works and a standard inspection fee shall be paid prior to issuance of any permits
associated with this project.
9. In accordance with the Circulation Network of the Palm Desert General Plan,
installation of a median island in Gerald Ford Drive and Cook Street shall be provided.
Landscape treatment shall be water efficient in nature and shall be in accordance with
the City of Palm Desert landscape design standards. Landscaping maintenance for
the required median island shall be provided through a property owners association.
Applicant shall be responsible for executing a declaration of Conditions, Covenants
and Restrictions, which declaration shall be approved by the City of Palm Desert and
recorded with the County Recorder. The declaration shall specify: (a) the applicant
shall oversee the formation of a property owners association; (b) the property owners
association shall be formed prior to the recordation of the Parcel Map; and (c) the
aforementioned landscaping shall be the responsibility of the property owners
association.
10. All landscaping shall conform to Section 24.04 "Water -Efficient Landscape" of the
Palm Desert Municipal Code.
11. Applicant shall comply with the provisions of Municipal Code Section 24.12, Fugitive
Dust Control as well as Section 24.20, Stormwater Management and Discharge
Control.
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12. The location and permitted movements of all parcel entry points shall be subject to the
review and approval of the Director of Public Works.
13. In accordance with Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 26.44, complete grading
plans/site improvement plans and specifications shall be submitted to the Director of
Public Works for checking and approval prior to issuance of any permits. In addition to
all standard engineering design parameters, the plan shall address appropriate
circulation -related issues. Preliminary landscaping plans shall be submitted
concurrently with grading plans.
14. Waiver of access rights to Cook Street, Gerald Ford Drive and proposed interior
streets, except at approved locations shall be granted on the parcel map. Reciprocal
access agreements shall be recorded for all parcels, with all adjacent parcels, prior to
issuance of permits.
15. 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 and the
city's Circulation Network. Specific project related offsite/onsite improvements shall
include, but not be limited to the following:
• Construction of curb, gutter and paving as well as sidewalk in an appropriate
size and configuration along Cook Street.
• Construction of acceleration/deceleration lanes for the project entries.
• Construction of transit facilities as may be required by Sunline Transit Agency.
• Rights -of -way as may be necessary for the construction of required public
improvements shall be provided on the parcel map.
16. Applicant shall be responsible for the implementation of those traffic impact mitigation
measures identified in the Wonder Palms Commercial Center Circulation Impact Study
prepared by Endo Engineering and approved by the City of Palm Desert Public Works
Department.
17. Traffic safety striping shall be provided to the specifications of the Director of Public
Works. A traffic control plan must be submitted to, and approved by, the Director of
Public Works prior to the placement of any pavement markings.
18. Proposed building pad elevations are subject to review and modification in accordance
with Chapter 27 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code.
19. Prior to start of construction, the applicant shall submit satisfactory evidence to the
Director of Public Works of intended compliance with the National Pollutant Discharge
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Elimination (NPDES) General Permit for storm water discharges associated with
construction activity.
20. The proposed storm water retention areas shall be designed to retain storm waters
associated with the increase in developed vs. undeveloped condition for a 100 year
storm.
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