HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 2165PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2165
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 AND A PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN
FOR A 26,741 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.
CASE NO. PP 01-02 AMENDMENT #1
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, Califomia, did on the
19th day of November, 2002, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the request of
SANBORN AE, INC. for CANYON BANK 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 Califomia Environmental Quality Act, Resolution No.
02-60," in that the Director of Community Development has determined that the project was
previously assessed and that no further environmental review 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 recommending to City Council approval of
said request:
1. The precise plan as conditioned is consistent with the intent and purpose of the
Office Professional zone.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
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2. That approval of Precise Plan 01-02 Amendment #1 including tower elements
above 25 feet is 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 19th day of November, 2002, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: CAMPBELL, JONATHAN, LOPEZ, TSCHOPP
NOES: FINERTY
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
PHILIP DRELL, ecretary
Palm Desert Planning Commission
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CINDY FINERTY, Chairperson ;' (
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. 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 shall be
recorded. It is the specific intent of the parties that this condition and agreement run with
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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 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.
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6. All private driveways and parking Tots 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
(PM10) 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:
The Fire Department is required to set a minimum fire flow for the remodel or construction
of all buildings per UFC article 87.
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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 2A1OBC
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 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. 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.
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.
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14. Conditions subject to change with adoption of new codes, ordinances, laws, or when
building permits are not obtained within 12 months.
law
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 15070) of the Califomia Code
of Regulations.
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
CASE NO: PP 01-02
APPLICANT/PROJECT SPONSOR:
Sanbom AE, Inc.
12275 S. Gene Autry Trail, Suite C
Palm Springs, CA 92264
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/LOCATION: A precise plan of design for two buildings (an office
and a bank) on a 2.33 acre site on the north side of Country Club Drive, 450 feet east of Portola,
74-150 Country Club Drive.
The Director of the Department of Community Development, City of Palm Desert, Califomia, has
found that the described project will not have a significant effect on the environment.
er)19. 2002
PHILIP DRELL DATE
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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