HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 2371PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2371
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 NEW 2,594 SQUARE
FOOT RENTAL CAR/SALES OFFICE AND A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
TO ALLOW OUTDOOR DISPLAY OF TWO (2) FOR SALE VEHICLES,
LOCATED AT 73-086 HIGHWAY 111.
CASE NO. PP/CUP 05-24:
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did
on the 20th day of December, 2005, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the
request by ENTERPRISE RENT -A -CAR 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 California 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 will not have a significant negative
impact; 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 new rental car facility/sales office as
conditioned is in accord with the objectives of the zoning ordinance and
the purpose of the district in which the site is located.
2. The proposed precise plan will enhance and provide a new facility that
complies with all the applicable zoning standards and policies of the
General Plan.
3. The proposed location of the rental car facility and the conditions under
which it will be operated and maintained will not be detrimental to the
public 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 Precise Plan / Conditional Use Permit 05-24 is hereby
granted, subject to conditions attached.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2371
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
Planning Commission, held on this 20' day of December, 2005, by the following vote,
to wit:
AYES: JONATHAN, LOPEZ, TSCHOPP
NOES: FINERTY
ABSENT: CAMPBELL
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
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PHILIP DRELLLSecretary
Palm Desert Planning Commission
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DAVID E. TSCHOPP, Chairpe so
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2371
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. PP/CUP 05-24
Department of Community Development:
1. The development of the property shall substantially conform to 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 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/Landscaping
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. 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 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.
8. If off-street lighting is proposed for the project, the applicant shall submit
separately from the building plans a detailed parking lot and building lighting plan
to staff for approval. The plan is subject to applicable lighting standards and shall
be prepared by a qualified lighting engineer.
9. All vehicles, including employee, rental and sales shall be parked on site not on
the frontage road.
10. The outdoor display area shall be limited to a maximum of two (2) vehicles at
one time.
11. The proposed Enterprise rental/sales facility shall not rent or store moving trucks
at this location.
12. All vehicles shall be stored in the outdoor storage area overnight.
13. Any and all outside storage shall be screened from public view.
Department of Public Works:
1. All landscape maintenance shall be preformed by the property owner and the
applicant shall enter into a landscape maintenance agreement with the City for
the life of the project, consistent with the Property Maintenance Ordinance (Ord.
801) and the approved landscape plan.
2. 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.
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.
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.
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7. Complete grading and improvement plans and specifications on electronic files
shall be submitted to the Director of Public Works for checking and approval prior
to issuance of permits.
8. Any and all offsite improvements shall be preceded by the approval of plans and
the issuance of valid encroachment permits of the Department of Public Works.
9. Project shall retain nuisance water on -site
10. Landscape installation shall be drought tolerant in nature and in accordance with
the City's Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (24.04).
11. Landscape plans shall be submitted concurrently with grading plans.
12. Full improvements, as required by Section 26 of the Palm Desert Municipal
Code, shall be installed in accordance with the applicable City standards
including:
• Match sidewalk along the frontage road, replacing existing sidewalk where
necessary, (Le. existing driveways) and installing ramps at the corner
intersections of the frontage road as it turns north/south and at the alley
(additional dedication required for ramps).
• New curbs shall be constructed along the entire alley frontage with radius
turns at all corners.
Rights -of -way necessary for the installation of the above referenced
improvements shall be dedicated to the city prior to the issuance of any permits
associated with this project.
13. 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.
14. All public and private improvements shall be inspected by the Public Works
Department.
15. 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. The developer must
contact Riverside County Flood Control District for informational materials.
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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.
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 Tess than 25' nor more than 150' from any portion of a
commercial building measured via vehicular travel way.
4. 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.
5. All valves controlling the water supply for automatic sprinkler systems and water -
flow switches shall be monitored as required by the UBC Chapter 9.
6. Install a fire alarm system as required by the UBC Chapter 3.
7. 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 turn 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.
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8. 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 over-
ride system to allow for emergency vehicle access. Minimum gate width shall be
16' with a minimum vertical clearance of 13'6"
9. All buildings shave have illuminated addresses of a size approved by the City.
10. All fire sprinkler systems, fixed fire suppression systems and alarm plans must be
submitted separately for approval prior to construction.
11. 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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