HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 2343PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2343
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A PRECISE PLAN OF
DESIGN TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF ELEVEN (11) BUILDINGS
TOTALING 64,707 SQUARE FEET AND A TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP TO
SUBDIVIDE A 4.97-ACRE PARCEL INTO ELEVEN (11) LOTS LOCATED
AT 73-800 DINAH SHORE DRIVE.
CASE NOS. PP 05-03 AND TPM 33736
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did
on the 19t day of July, 2005, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the request by
PALM DESERT ASSOCIATES 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. 05-52, 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 approval of the
said request:
1. The proposed location of the warehouse, as conditioned, is in accord with
the objectives and policies of the general plan and zoning ordinance and
the purpose of the district in which the site is located.
2. The proposed precise plan and tentative parcel map will comply with each
of the applicable provisions of this title.
3. The proposed location of the warehouse and the conditions 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.
4. That the configuration of the parcel map or the proposed improvements will
not cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably
injure fish or wildlife or their habitat.
5. That the design or improvements of the proposed tentative parcel map are
consistent with applicable general and specific plans.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2343
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 the Planning Commission does hereby approve Precise Plan 05-03
and Tentative Parcel Map 33736, subject to conditions attached.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
Planning Commission, held on this 19' day of July, 2005, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: CAMPBELL, FINERTY, TSCHOPP
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: LOPEZ
ABSTAIN: JONATHAN
ATTEST:
STPHEN R. SMITH, Acting Secretary
Palm Desert Planning Commission
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DAVID E. TSCHOPP, Ch irpern
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2343
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NOS. PP 05-03 AND TPM 33736
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 two years 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
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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.
7. (Intentionally left blank.)
8. All sidewalk plans shall be reviewed and approved by the department of public
works prior to architectural review commission submittal.
9. 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, Fringe -Toed Lizard,
TUMF, School Mitigation and Housing Mitigation fees.
10. 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.
11. The project is subject to the Art in Public Places program per Palm Desert
Municipal Code Chapter 4.10.
12. Where potential secured overnight parking areas are provided, the gates shall
remain open and the parking spaces shall be available during regular business
hours between 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
13. The based on the parking provided and Section 25.58.310 D, Off-street Parking
Standards, the maximum percentage/square footage of office/showroom space
shall be limited to the following:
BUILDING # MAX % OF OFFICE / SQ FT
1 48%/2,543sgft
2 100%/13,126sgft
3 49% / 2,456 sq ft
4 49% / 2,456 sq ft
5 49% / 2560 sq ft
6 41%/1,955sgft
7 47% / 2,597 sq ft
8 49°l0/2,351 sq ft
9 49% / 2,646 sq ft
10 49%/2,243sgft
11 49%/3,199sgft
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Department of Public Works:
1. Landscaping maintenance of the entire property including all frontages shall be
provided by the property owner pursuant to the city approved landscape plan.
Landscape treatment shall be water efficient in nature and shall be in
accordance with the City of Palm Desert Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance
and applicable design standards. The property owner shall enter into a
Landscape Maintenance Agreement with the city of Palm Desert for the
maintenance of the aforementioned landscape. Landscape plans shall include
proposed contours and be submitted for review simultaneously with grading
plans
2. A complete preliminary soils investigation conducted by a registered soils
engineer shall be submitted and approved by the Public Works Department prior
to the issuance of a grading permit.
3. Signalization fees, in accordance with City of Palm Desert Resolution Numbers
79-17 and 79-55, shall be paid prior to issuance of grading permit.
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 standard inspection fee shall be paid prior to issuance of grading permits.
6. Storm drain design and construction 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 the start of construction.
7. Complete grading and improvement plans/specifications on electronic files shall
be submitted to the Director of Public Works for checking and approval prior to
issuance of any permits.
8. 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.
9. Pad elevations are subject to review and modification in accordance with
Chapter 26 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code.
10. Project shall retain nuisance waters on -site.
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11. Full public improvements, as required by Section 26 of the Palm Desert
Municipal Code, shall be installed in accordance with applicable City standards
including:
o Deceleration lane on Dinah Shore Drive for the entire frontage.
0 8' sidewalk, a minimum 4' from curb, required on Dinah Shore Drive.
12. All public improvements shall be inspected by the Department of Public Works
and a standard inspection fee shall be paid prior to issuance of grading permits.
No occupancy permit shall be granted until public improvements have been
completed.
13. All public and private improvements shall be inspected by the Public Works
Department.
14. Prior to the start of construction, the applicant shall submit satisfactory evidence
to the Director of Public Works of intended compliance with the National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Construction Permit
for storm water discharges associated with construction. Developer must contact
Riverside County Flood Control District for informational materials.
15. Applicant shall comply with provisions of Palm Desert Municipal Code Section
24.12, Fugitive Dust Control.
16. Reciprocal access easement required with property to the east and west.
17. Project shall line the sides of the Mid -Valley Channel, where adjacent, to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer.
18. Westerly driveway throat shall be modified to have no openings at least 75' as
measured from the curbline (or extended curbline for deceleration lane) of Dinah
Shore Drive.
19. An appropriate guardrail shall be installed on top of the northerly retaining wall.
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:
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The fire department is required to set a minimum fire flow for the remodel or
construction of all commercial buildings per UFC Article 87.
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 less 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 less than 2A10BC
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 Tess
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). Fountains
or garden islands placed in the middle of these tum-arounds shall not exceed a 5'
radius or 10' diameter. City standards may be more restrictive.
10. 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
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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".
11. A dead end single access over 500' will require secondary access, sprinklers or
other mitigation measures approved by the Fire Marshal. Under no circumstance
shall a dead end over 1300' be accepted.
12. A second access is required. This can be accomplished by to main access points
from a main roadway or an emergency gate from an adjoining development.
13. 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 or
intent detailing the proposed usage and occupancy type.
14. All buildings shall have illuminated addresses of a size approved by the city.
15. All fire sprinkler systems, fixed fire suppression systems and alarm plans must be
submitted separately for approval prior to construction.
16. Conditions subject to change with adoption of new codes, ordinances, laws, or
when building permits are not obtained within twelve months.
17. All elevators shall be minimum gurney size.
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