HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 2277PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2277
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL
A PRECISE PLAN AND HEIGHT EXCEPTION TO THE CITY
COUNCIL TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A 19,565 SQUARE
FOOT SHOWROOM/WAREHOUSE AND ASSOCIATED VEHICLE
STORAGE ON A 1.14 ACRE PARCEL LOCATED
APPROXIMATELY 900 FEET EAST OF COOK STREET ON THE
NORTH SIDE OF GERALD FORD DRIVE, MORE PARTICULARLY
DESCRIBED AS APN 653-410-023,025.
CASE NO. PP 04-14
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on the
20th day of July, 2004, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the request by William
Sharon, Smith Consulting Architects, to recommend approval of the above described project to
the City Council; 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.
02-06," in that the Director of Community Development has determined that the project was
previously assessed no further review will be 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 proposed precise plan will comply with each of the applicable provisions of
this title, except for approved variance or adjustments; and
2. The proposed the project will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or
general welfare, or be materially injurious to properties or improvements in the
vicinity.
3. The proposed precise plan complies with the goals, objectives, and policies of the
City's general 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
Commission in this case.
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2. That approval of Precise Plan 04-14 is hereby recommended to the City Council,
subject to conditions attached.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert Planning
Commission, held on this 20th day of July, 2004, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: CAMPBELL, FINERTY, LOPEZ, TSCHOPP, JONATHAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
PHILIP DRELL, Secretary
Palm Desert Planning Commission
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SABB T> ATHAN, Chairperson
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2277
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. PP 04-14
Department of Community Development:
1. The development of the property shall conform substantially with exhibits on file with the
department of community development/planning, 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 statues 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 permit and/or clearance from the following
agencies:
Coachella Valley Water District
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 provisions for recycling.
6. All future occupants of the buildings shall comply with parking requirements in section
25.58 of the zoning ordinance.
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
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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. The vehicle storage yard shall remain open for public use during business hours. No
outdoor storage of materials is permitted.
9. A detailed parking lot and field lighting plan shall be submitted to staff for approval,
subject to applicable lighting standards. Plan to be prepared by a qualified lighting
engineer.
10. All sidewalk plans shall be reviewed and approved by the department of public works
prior to architectural review commission submittal.
11. The project shall be subject to all applicable fees at time of issuance of building permits
including, but not limited to, Art in Public Places, Fringed -Toed Lizard, TUMF, School
Mitigation and Housing Mitigation fees.
12. All rooftop equipment shall be fully screened from view.
Department of Public Works
1. Drainage fees, in accordance with Section 26.49 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code and
Ordinance 653, shall be paid prior to the 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 100 year storm. 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.
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.
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.
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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. 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.
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, and shall be
completed prior to the issuance of any certificate of occupancy for the project.
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 are 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. Landscape installation on the property frontages as well as on -site shall be drought
tolerant in nature and maintenance shall be performed by the property owner(s).
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. Developer
shall contact the Riverside County Flood Control District for informational materials.
10. 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. Preliminary
landscape plans shall be submitted concurrently with grading plans.
11. Proposed building pad elevations are subject to review and modification in
accordance with Chapter 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. Those improvements shall include, but not be limited to the
following:
Installation of an 8' wide concrete sidewalk on Gerald Ford Drive.
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Installation of one-half width of a raised median island along the project frontage.
The project may provide a cash payment in -lieu of construction for the required
median island.
Rights -of -way and/or easements necessary for the installation of the above referenced
improvements shall be conveyed to the city prior to the issuance of any permits
associated with this project.
13. The project driveway located at the east property line shall be limited to right turn ingress
and egress, and left turn ingress only. A reciprocal access agreement shall be executed
with adjacent properties. Said agreement shall include provisions for payment of a
proportionate share of maintenance costs on the approved access route to the traffic
signal approved with PP/CUP 01-21.
14. Traffic safety striping on Gerald Ford Drive 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.
15. 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.
16. Driveway at eastern end of parking lot shall have a 100 foot minimum distance from
curbline to first break in the landscaped median.
Fire Department Conditions
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, CFC and CBC 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 3000 gpm
for commercial buildings.
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`,,, 4. The required fire flow shall be available from a wet barrel Super Hydrant(s) 4" x 2 IA" x
2 '/Z" located not less than 25' nor more than 150' from any portion of a commercial
building measured via vehicular travelway.
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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 and complete NFPA 13 fire sprinkler system. This applies to all buildings with a
3000 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 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 3000 square feet and not over 75' from walking distance. A 'K' type fire
extinguisher is required in all commercial kitchens.
10. Install a Hood/Duct automatic fire extinguisher system per NFPA 96 in all public and
private cooking operations except single-family residential usage.
11. All building 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.
12. This project may require licensing by a state or county agency, to facilitate the plan review
the applicant shall prepare and submit to the Fire Marshal a letter of intent detailing the
proposed usage and occupancy type.
13. All buildings shall have illuminated addresses of a size approved by the city.
14. All fire sprinkler systems, fixed fire suppression systems and alarm plans must be
submitted separately tot he Fire Marshal for approval prior to construction.
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15. Conditions subject to change with adoption of new codes, ordinances, laws, or when
building permits are not obtained within twelve months.
16. If there is an elevator, it must be gurney size.
17. Developer shall provide Fire Marshal with occupancy classification.
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