HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 2313PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2313
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A PRECISE PLAN
OF DESIGN FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A 43,446 SQUARE FOOT
OFFICE / WAREHOUSE COMPLEX ON LOT 34, PM 24255, 73-
500 DINAH SHORE DRIVE.
CASE NO. PP 04-28
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on
the 7th day of December, 2004, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider a request by
URRUTIA ARCHITECTS ON BEHALF OF STONECREST MARBLE AND GRANITE for approval
of the above noted 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. 04-106," 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 granting approval of said precise
plan of design:
1. The precise plan is well designed with quality architecture.
2. The precise plan complies with zoning ordinance requirements.
3. The design of the precise plan will not substantially depreciate property values
nor be materially injurious to the properties or improvements in the vicinity.
4. The precise plan will not unreasonably interfere with the use and enjoyment
of the property in the vicinity by the occupants thereof for lawful purposes.
5. 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 approval of Case No. PP 04-28 is hereby granted, subject to attached
conditions.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2313
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert Planning
Commission, held on this 7th day of December, 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
SABB
JOICIk-YHAN, Chairperson
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
bow CASE NO. PP 04-28
Deoartment 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 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:
bap Coachella Valley Water District
Palm Desert Architectural Review 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
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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.
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. That the architecture for the future buildings on Pads "B" and "C" shall incorporate
an architectural theme similar to that of the building on Pad "A".
Department of Public Works:
1. Project shall retain nuisance waters on -site.
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.
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 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 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.
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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 and specifications 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 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, including the following:
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Deceleration lane required on Dinah Shore Drive at the westerly driveway.
Modification of traffic signal at the intersection of Dinah Shore Drive and Gateway
Drive to accommodate driveway design.
8' meandering sidewalk, minimum 4' from back of curb required on Dinah Shore
Drive.
13. Size, number and location of driveways shall be to the specifications of the Department
of Public Works with two driveway approaches permitted to serve this property.
14. Reciprocal access easements required with properties to the east and west.
15. No parking spaces shall be located within 75' of the curblines on driveways leading to
Dinah Shore Drive, or as approved by the City Engineer.
16. Where adjacent, the project shall line the sides of the mid valley channel with cement in
accordance with specifications from PM 24255, or as approved by the City Engineer.
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.
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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. Install a 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 2A10BC
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 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. 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".
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12. 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 1,300' be accepted.
13. 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.
14. This project may require licensing by a state or county agency; to facilitate plan
review the applicant shall prepare and submit to the Fire Marshal a letter of intent
detailing the proposed usage and occupancy type.
15. All buildings shall have illuminated addresses of a size approved by the City.
16. All fire sprinkler systems, fixed fire suppression systems and alarm plans must be
submitted separately to the Fire Marshal for approval prior to construction.
17. Conditions subject to change with adoption of new codes, ordinances, laws, or when
building permits are not obtained within 12 months.
18. All elevators shall be minimum gurney size.
'mo Other:
1. Twenty-three (23) feet and 23'6" needs to be 24-feet minimum for access radius.
Radius on some turns are too tight. Questions on access for Building C.
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