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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 2265PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2265 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP DIVIDING 296 + /- ACRES INTO 17 PARCELS AND A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AS IT PERTAINS THERETO. PROPERTY IS GENERALLY LOCATED SOUTH OF GERALD FORD DRIVE BETWEEN PORTOLA AVENUE AND COOK STREET, 37-500 COOK STREET. CASE NO. TPM 31730 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on 20th the day of April, 2004, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the request of AMERICAN REALTY TRUST AND MIKE MARIX for approval of 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. 02-60," in that the Director of Community Development has determined that the project will not have an adverse impact on the environment and a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact is warranted based on the data provided as part of the University Village Master Plan, the General Plan Update and EIR; 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 request: 1. That the proposed 17-parcel tentative parcel map is consistent with the General Plan and the University Park Plan. 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 a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact, attached hereto as Exhibit A, is hereby certified. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2265 PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert Planning Commission, held on this 20th day of April, 2004, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: FINERTY, LOPEZ, JONATHAN NOES: NONE ABSENT: CAMPBELL, TSCHOPP ABSTAIN: NONE ATTEST: PHILIP DRELL,` Secretary Palm Desert Planning Commission 2 SABBY J ' ATHAN, Chairperson PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2265 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL CASE NO. TPM 31730 Department of Community Development: 1. The development of the property shall conform substantially with exhibit on file with the Department of Community Development, as modified by the following conditions. 2. Recordation of the map shall occur within two 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. 3. The development of the property described herein shall be subject to 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. Department of Public Works: 1. Drainage fees in accordance with Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 26.49 and Ordinance No. 653 shall be paid prior to recordation of the parcel map or issuance of grading permits. As provided for in Section 26.49.030 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code, the costs associated with the construction of master plan drainage facilities may be deducted from the project drainage fees. 2. 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 on -site retention areas to retain storm waters associated with the increase in developed vs. undeveloped condition for a 100 year storm. The land -divider shall comply with all requirements of the Coachella Valley Water District regarding storm water and drainage. 3 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2265 3. 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 or the recordation of the parcel map. Traffic signals shall be installed at the intersections of Spine Road with Frank Sinatra Drive and Portola Avenue. Payment of half the costs of construction of traffic signals on Gerald Ford Drive at Metroplex Way and Technology Drive. Construction of signals may be deducted from signalization fees, upon approval by the City Council. 4. The project shall be subject to Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fees (TUMF). Payment of said fees shall be at the time of building permit issuance. 5. 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. 6. Applicant shall comply with the provisions of Municipal Code Section 24.08, Transportation Demand Management. 7. 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. 8. As required under Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 26.28, an 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. Encroachment permits will be required for all offsite improvements. 9. 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. 10. In accordance with the Circulation Network of the Palm Desert General Plan, installation of landscaped median islands in Cook Street, Frank Sinatra Drive, Gerald Ford Drive and Portola Avenue shall be provided. Landscape treatment 4 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2265 shall be water efficient in nature and shall be in accordance with the City of Palm Desert landscape design standards. 1 1 . All project landscaping shall be water efficient in nature and maintenance shall be provided by the property owners. Landscape plans shall be submitted for review and approval by the Public Works Department simultaneously with precise grading/street improvement plans for each lot. 12. Applicant shall comply with the provisions of Municipal Code Chapter 24.12, Fugitive Dust Control, as well as Chapter 24.20 Storm water Management and Discharge Control. 13. The location and permitted movements of all project entry points shall be subject to the review and approval of the City Engineer. 14. As required under Section 26.32 and 26.40 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code, all existing overhead electrical distribution, telephone and cable TV utilities shall be placed underground per the respective utility provider recommendation. 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 on all streets throughout the project. * Cook Street and Gerald Ford Drive dedication and improvement shall consist of a 51' half street width on 75' half street total right of way, and 8' sidewalk. * dedication and improvement of the "Spine Road" shall be 26' roadway half -width on 38' right of way half -width with 12' raised, landscaped median island. Extension of Berger Circle West, shall match improvements east of Cook Street and shall include a 6' minimum sidewalk per conditions from PP 03-1 1. 5 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2265 * Dedication and improvement of the extensions of Metroplex Way and Technology Drive shall be 108 feet total width -consisting of 60 feet pavement width, 18' parkways and 6' sidewalk. * All project entries/exits shall include acceleration/deceleration lanes from Cook Street, Gerald Ford Drive, Frank Sinatra Drive and Portola Avenue. * Free right turn shall be provided at the southwest corner of the Gerald Ford Drive/Cook Street intersection. * Construction of transit facilities as may be required by Sunline Transit Agency. * All street improvements and dedications for the entire map required prior to the first certificate of occupancy of any improvement within the boundary of the map. Any proposed phasing of improvements shall provide for adequate vehicular access to all lots and shall conform to the intent and purpose of the approval. Rights -of -way as may be necessary for the construction of required public improvements shall be provided on the parcel map. 16. Traffic striping and signing shall be provided to the specifications of the City Engineer. A signing and striping plan must be submitted to, and approved by, the City Engineer prior to the placement of any striping, pavement markings or signs. 17. 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 Elimination (NPDES) General Permit for storm water discharges associated with construction activity. Developer shall contact Riverside County Flood Control District for informational materials. 18. 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. 6 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2265 19. Street names are subject to review and approval with the parcel map. 20. All conditions of approval of Precise Plan 03-1 1 shall also apply to this parcel map. 21. Applicant shall eliminate cusp condition at southerly end of parcel 13 and westerly end of parcel 9. 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 Codes, appropriate NFPA Standards, CFC, and CBC and/or recognized fire protection standards. The Fire Department is required to set a minimum fire flow for the remodel or construction of all commercial 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 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"x2-1 /2"x2-1 /2"), located not Tess 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. 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 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 7 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2265 of 150' shall be provided with a minimum 45' radius turn -around 55' in industrial developments. 7. Whenever access into private property is controlled through use of gates, barriers or other means, provisions shall be made to install a "Knox Box" key over -ride system to allow for emergency vehicle access. Minimum gate width shall be 16" with a minimum vertical clearance of 13'6". 8. A dead end single access over 500' will require a secondary access, sprinklers or other mitigative measures approved by the Fire Marshal. Under no circumstances shall a dead end over 1300 feet be accepted. 9. 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. 10. All buildings shall have illuminated addresses of a size approved by the City. 11. All fire sprinkler systems, fixed fire suppression systems and alarm plans must be submitted separately to the Fire Marshal for approval prior to construction. 12. Conditions subject to change with adoption of new codes, ordinances, laws, or when building permits are not obtained within 12 months. // 8 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2265 EXHIBIT A Pursuant to Title 14, Division 6, Article 6 (commencing with section 15070) of the California Code of Regulations. NEGATIVE DECLARATION CASE NO: TPM 31730 APPLICANT/PROJECT SPONSOR: Dan Allred American Realty Trust One Hickory Centre 1800 Valley View Lane, Suite 300 Dallas, TX 75234 Desert Wells 237, LLC By Palm Desert 124, Inc. 5005 Calle San Raphael Palm Springs, CA 92262 PROJECT DESCRIPTION/LOCATION: RBF Consulting 74-410 Highway 111 Palm Desert, CA 92260 A tentative parcel map dividing 296 +/- acres into 17 parcels and a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact as it pertains thereto. Property is generally located south of Gerald Ford Drive between Portola Avenue and Cook Street, 37-500 Cook Street. 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. aril 2004 PHILIP DRELI DATE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 9