HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 2289PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2289
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A PRECISE PLAN OF
DESIGN TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 11,600 SQUARE
FOOT WAREHOUSE/STORAGE BUILDING, A 2,100 SQUARE FOOT
SALES OFFICE AND AN OUTDOOR DISPLAY GARDEN.
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WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did
on the 7th day of September 2004, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the
request by INTERTILE, NATURAL STONE SURFACES for approval of the above noted;
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 32 Categorical Exemption; 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 location of the warehouse/storage building, sales office and
outdoor display garden, as it is conditioned and modified, is in accord with
the objectives of the City's zoning ordinance.
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 proposed location of the warehouse/storage building, sales office and
outdoor display garden, under which it will be operated and maintained,
will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or general welfare, or be
materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity.
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 Precise Plan 04-18 is hereby granted, subject to conditions
attached.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2289
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
Planning Commission, held on this 7`h day of September, 2004, by the following vote, to
wit:
AYES: CAMPBELL, FINERTY, LOPEZ, TSCHOPP, JONATHAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
PHILIP DRELLSecretaiy
Palm Desert Planning Commission
SABBY JON, Chairperson
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NOS. PP 04-18
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 waste company and
Department of Community Development and shall include a recycling program.
6. 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. 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
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replacement of materials. All to be consistent with the Property Maintenance
Ordinance (Ordinance No. 801) and the approved landscape plan.
7. A detailed parking lot and building lighting plan shall be submitted to staff for
approval, subject to applicable lighting standards, plan to be prepared by a
qualified lighting engineer.
8. The landscape plan shall be modified to include shade trees for the four new
parking spaces along the east property line and for parking lot.
9. The 11,600 square foot warehouse/storage building shall be used for storage of
stone tile only. Office and showroom space is prohibited.
Department of Public Works:
1. Drainage fees, in accordance with Section 26.49 of the Palm Desert Municipal
Code and Ordinance No. 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 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.
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.
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
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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. Landscape installation on the property frontages as well as on -site shall be
drought tolerant in nature and the property owner shall provide maintenance.
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 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 for review 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 consisting of the following:
• Construction of a 6-foot wide concrete sidewalk on 42"d Avenue.
Right-of-way necessary for the installation of the above referenced
improvements shall be dedicated to the City prior to issuance of any permits
associated with this project.
13. Applicant shall record an offer for a reciprocal access easement to the property
to the east.
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 Codes, appropriate NFPA Standards,
CFC, 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.
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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.
2. Provide, or show there exists, a water system capable of providing a potential
gallon per minute flow of:
a) 3000 for commercial structure.
3. The required fire flow shall be available from a wet barrel Super Hydrant 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.
4 Water plans must be approved by the Fire Marshal and include verification that the
water system will produce the required fire flow.
5. Install a complete NFPA 13R 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 Tess than 25' from the building and within 50' of an
approved hydrant. Exempted are one and two family dwellings.
6. All valves controlling the water supply for automatic sprinkler systems and water -
flow switches shall be monitored as required by the UBC Chapter 9.
7. Install a fire alarm system as required by the UBC Chapter 3.
8. Install portable fire extinguishers per NFPA, 10, but not Tess than 2A1OBC
extinguisher per 3,000 square feet and not over 75' walking distance. A "K" type
fire extinguisher is required in all commercial kitchens.
9. 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 allowed, the roadway shall be 36' wide with parking on both sides, 32'
wide with parking on one side. Dead-end roads in excess of 150' shall be provided
with a minimum 45' radius tum around (55' in industrial developments). City
standards may be more restrictive.
10. All buildings shall have illuminated addresses of a size approved by the city.
11. Whenever access into private property is controlled through the use of gates,
barriers or other means provisions shall be made to install a "Knox Box" key
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over -ride system to allow for emergency vehicle access. Minimum gate width
shall be 16' with a minimum vertical clearance of 13'6".
12. All fire sprinkler systems, fixed fire suppression systems and alarm plans must be
submitted separately for approval prior to construction.
13. Conditions subject to change with adoption of new codes, ordinances, laws, or
when building permits are not obtained within twelve months.
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