HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 2397PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.2397
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A PRECISE PLAN OF
DESIGN TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF SEVEN (7) INDUSTRIAL
TOTALING 143,942 SQUARE FEET AND A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AS IT RELATES THERETO. THE PROPERTY
IS LOCATED AT 34-300 GATEWAY DRIVE, ALSO KNOWN AS APN 653-
250-036.
CASE NO. PP 06-02
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, Califomia, did
on the 16t day of May 2006, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the request by
PACIFIC POINTE PARTNERS 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 will not have a significant negative impact on the environment and staff has
prepared Negative Declaration of Environmental 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 industrial complex 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 comply with each of the applicable
provisions of this title.
3. The proposed location of the industrial complex 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.
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 06-02 is hereby granted, subject to conditions
attached.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2397
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
Planning Commission, held on this 16th day of May, 2006, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: CAMPBELL, FINERTY, TANNER, TSCHOPP, LOPEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
PHILIP DRELL Secretary
Palm Desert PI nning Commission
K. LOPEZ, C ► . i • erson
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. PP 06-02
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. 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. The applicant shall submit a tenant improvement plan for review by the
Community Development Director.
11. 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.
12. Roof -mounted equipment shall not exceed the height of the adjacent parapet.
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. Project shall contribute proportionately to the lining of the channel/retention basin
providing drainage for PM 24255.
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7 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.
8. Driveways, drainage and pad heights shall be designed to serve this project in
accordance with PM 24255.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. Pad elevations are subject to review and modification in accordance with
Chapter 27 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code and PM 24255.
12. Landscape installation shall be drought tolerant in nature and in accordance with
the City's Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (24.04).
13. Landscape plans shall be submitted concurrently with grading plans.
14. Full improvements, as required by Section 26 of the Palm Desert Municipal
Code, shall be installed in accordance with the applicable City standards
including:
• 8' meandering sidewalk, minimum 4' from back of curb, on Dinah Shore
Drive and Gateway Drive.
• 6'curbside sidewalk on Leilani Way.
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.
15. 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.
16. All public and private improvements shall be inspected by the Public Works
Department.
17. Applicant shall comply with the provisions of Palm Desert Municipal Code
Section 24.12, Fugitive Dust Control as well as Section 24.20, Storm water
Management and Discharge Control.
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18. 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.
19. Reciprocal access agreement required with the adjoining property to the north.
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 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. Please be advised the proposed project may not be feasible since the existing
water mains will not meet the required fire flow.
6. 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.
7. All valves controlling the water supply for automatic sprinkler systems and water -
flow switches shall be monitored as required by the UBC Chapter 9.
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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 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. Install a Hood/Duct automatic fire extinguishing system per NFPA 96 in all public
and private cooking operations except single-family residential usage.
11. 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). 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.
12. A dead end single access over 500' will require a secondary access, sprinklers
or other mitigation measures approved by the Fire Marshal. Under no
circumstance shall a dead end over 1300' be accepted.
13. This project may require licensing by the 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.
14. All buildings shave 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 constnjction.
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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Pursuant to Title 14, Division 6, Article 6 (commencing with section 15070) of the
California Code of Regulations.
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
CASE NO: PP 06-02
APPLICANT/PROJECT SPONSOR:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/LOCATION:
Pacific Pointe Partners
3636 Birch Street, Suite 260
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Approval of a precise plan of design for seven (7) industrial buildings totaling 143,942
square feet. The property is located at 34-300 Gateway Drive, also known as APN 653-
250-036.
The Director of the Department of Community Development, City of Palm Desert,
California, has found that the described project will not have a significant effect on the
environment. A copy of the Initial Study has been attached to document the reasons in
support of this finding. Mitigation measures, if any, included in the project to avoid
potentially significant effects, may also be found attached.
�y 16, 2006
PHILIP DREL.,.� DATE
DIRECTOR O COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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