HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 2229PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2229
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A
PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN FOR A 93,842 SQUARE FOOT
OFFICE COMPLEX ON AN 8.72 ACRE, 0.P. (OFFICE
PROFESSIONAL) ZONED PROPERTY AT THE NORTHEAST
CORNER OF COOK STREET AND HOVLEY LANE.
CASE NO. PP 03-10
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did
on the 2nd day of September, 2003, hold a duly noticed public hearing which was
continued to October 7, 2003, to consider the request of GILL DESERT PROPERTIES,
INC., for the project described above; 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. 02-60," in that the Director of Community Development has determined
that the project was previously assessed as part of an EIR prepared and certified in
1987 (SCH #87082409). 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 approving 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 commission in this case.
2. That case PP 03-10 is hereby approved, subject to conditions.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2229
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
Planning Commission, held on this 7th day of October, 2003, by the following vote, to
wit:
AYES: FINERTY, JONATHAN, LOPEZ, TSCHOPP, CAMPBELL
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
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PHILIP DRELL, secretary
Palm Desert Planning Commission
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SONIA M. CAMPBELL, Chairperson
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2229
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. PP 03-10
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. 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.
3. 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.
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
Desert Sands Unified School District
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. That the applicant shall provide for installation of solid waste and recycling
enclosures serving all public buildings, per Ordinance No. 612, said enclosures
subject to approval of Environmental Conservation Manager. Said enclosures
shall be located away from Belmonte Estates.
6. Project is subject to Art in Public Places program per Palm Desert Municipal
Code Chapter 4.10.
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7. That pursuant to Resolution No. 90-130 this development shall pay the
appropriate office development low income housing mitigation fee.
8. Project shall pay mitigation fee of $600 per acre in conformance with the
Coachella Valley Fringe -Toed Lizard Habitat Conservation Plan based on 8.72
gross acres unless it is determined that the fee was previously paid.
9. 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.
10. Applicant shall emphasize drought resistant and water conserving plant
materials and irrigation technologies into the landscape plan. Parking lot shall
conform to shade tree ordinance requirements.
11. A parking lot lighting plan prepared by a lighting engineer shall be required
confirming compliance with the city's lighting ordinance, Ordinance No. 642.
12. That the project shall pay statutory school fees for commercial/industrial
development.
13. That the applicant shall pay a one time fee of $2,500 which shall be forwarded
to CVAG to be directed to Multi Species Habitat Conservation Plan funding.
14. That the applicant shall provide for a bus shelter/stop pad and electricity to the
pad on Cook Street with plans to be approved by the City.
15. That the project may include medical office users not to exceed a total of
36,500 square feet.
16. That parking lot lighting shall be limited to 42-inch high bollard fixtures and to
100% cutoff lights mounted under carport structures.
17. That a four -foot high block wall to match existing perimeter walls be installed
across the north property line unless the grading plan is designed to provide for
on -site retention in the north setback area.
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18. That any exterior building lights shall comply with the dark sky ordinance, No.
826.
1 9. That the trash enclosures be located away from the east property line.
20. Should security issues become a problem, the City may require that the site be
gated and closed to vehicle traffic. Gate design and hours of operation shall be
to the satisfaction of the Director of Community Development.
21. The second story of the two-story building shall be stepped back on the corners
to reduce the Tine -of -sight and aesthetic impacts as approved by the
Architectural Review Commission and with the revised plans being presented
to Planning Commission as a Miscellaneous item.
22. That staff confirm that there is a difference of at least seven feet of elevation
between the pad height of the dwelling at 79 Beekman and the approved pad
for the two-story building.
Department of Public Works:
1. Any drainage facility 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
project shall be designed to retain storm waters associated with the increase in
developed vs. undeveloped condition for a 100 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. 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 the grading permit.
5. 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 grading
permits.
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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 all required offsite improvements prior to permit issuance.
8. Landscape installation on the property frontages, as well as on -site, shall be
drought tolerant in nature and maintenance shall be provided by the property owner.
9. Applicant shall comply with the provisions of Municipal Code Section 24.12, Fugitive
Dust Control and Section 24.20, Stormwater Management and Discharge Control.
10. In accordance with Palm Desert Municipal Section 26.44, complete grading
plans/site improvement plans shall be submitted to the Director of Public Works for
checking and approval prior to the issuance of any permits. Preliminary landscape
plans shall be submitted concurrently with grading plans.
11. Proposed building pad elevations are subject to review and modification in
accordance with Section 27 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code.
12. 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.
Rights -of -way necessary for the installation of the above referenced improvements
shall be dedicated to the city prior to the issuance of any permits associated with
this project.
13. This project shall be limited to two driveways, one on each frontage. Driveways and
parking Tots shall be inspected by the Public Works Department and a standard
inspection fee paid prior to the issuance of a grading permit. Driveways shall be 30'
minimum, 40' maximum in width.
14. Access from Hovley Lane East shall be limited to right -turn in and right -turn out.
Construct raised median improvements, landscape improvements, and roadway
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channelization modifications on Hovley Lane East to restrict left -turn access to and
from the site.
15. Extend southbound left -turn pocket on Cook Street which serves project site to
provide for a minimum of 300' of storage plus a 90' reverse curve. Construct
raised median improvements, landscape improvements, and roadway
channelization modifications as necessary.
Riverside County Fire Department:
1. With respect to the conditions of approval regarding the above referenced plan
check, Fire Department recommends the following fire protection measures be
provided in accordance with City Municipal Code, NFPA, CFC and CBC or
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 potential
gallon per minute flow of 3000 gpm for commercial buildings.
4. The required fire flow shall be available from a wet barrel Super Hydrant(s)
4"x2-1 /2"x2-1 /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.
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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 3000 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
be not 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.
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:
Any medical gas systems will need to provide plans to Fire Marshal's office.
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