HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 2438PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2438
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A
PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN FOR A 2,486 SQUARE FOOT
GENERAL OFFICE BUILDING LOCATED ON THE SOUTH
SIDE OF FRED WARING DRIVE, 750 FEET EAST OF
MONTEREY AVENUE, 73-141 FRED WARING DRIVE.
CASE NO. PP 07-03
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on
the 20th day of March, 2007, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the request of
Prest Vuksic Architects on behalf of Bob and Marilyn Ford 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. 06-78," 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:
1. The proposed location of the office 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 location of the office 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.
3. The proposed precise plan complies with the goals, objectives and policies
of the City's adopted General Plan.
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 Planning Commission in this case.
2. That approval of Precise Plan 07-03 is hereby granted, subject to the
attached conditions.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2438
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
Planning Commission, held on this 20th day of March, 2007, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: TANNER, TSCHOPP, CAMPBELL
NOES: LIMONT, SCHMIDT
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
STD -HEN R. SMITH, Acting Secrery
Palm Desert Planning Commission
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SONIA M. CAMPBELL, Chairperson
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2438
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. PP 07-03
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 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 trash company and
department of community development.
6. All future occupants of the buildings shall comply with parking requirements 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
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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 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 permits
including, but not limited to, Art in Public Places, Fringe -Toed Lizard, TUMF, school
mitigation and housing mitigation fees.
10. If the parking lot is to be illuminated, 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.
Department of Public Works:
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
1. All landscape maintenance shall be performed 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 landscaped 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.
BONDS AND FEES
3. Signalization fees, in accordance with City of Palm Desert Resolution Nos. 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.
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6. Drainage fees, in accordance with Section 26.49 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code
shall be paid prior to issuance of grading permits
DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
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 start of construction.
8. Complete grading and improvement plans and specifications shall be submitted to
the Director of Public Works for checking and approval prior to issuance of any
permits.
9. 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.
10. Pad elevations are subject to review and modification in accordance with Chapter
26 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code.
11. Landscape installation shall be drought tolerant in nature and in accordance with the
City's Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (24.04).
12. Landscape plans shall be submitted for review concurrently with grading plans.
13. Full public improvements, as required by Section 26 of the Palm Desert Municipal
Code, shall be installed in accordance with applicable City standards.
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.
CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS
14. 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.
15. All public and private improvements shall be inspected by the Public Works
Department.
16. Applicant shall comply with 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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17. 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.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
18. Project shall record an offer of dedication for reciprocal access in favor of properties
to the east and west.
19. The front parking stall shall have a sign installed identifying it as employee parking
only, to reduce congestion at the project entrance that could back out onto Fred
Waring Drive.
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.
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 less 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 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
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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 CBC 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 2A1OBC
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 less
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".
12. 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.
13. All buildings shall have illuminated addresses of a size approved by the City.
14. All fire sprinkler systems, fixed fire suppression systems and alarm plans must be
submitted separately to the Fire Marshal for approval prior to construction.
15. Conditions subject to change with adoption of new codes, ordinances, laws, or
when building permits are not obtained within 12 months.
16. All elevators shall be minimum gurney size.
17. Minimum height shall be not less than 12 feet.
18. Bridge shall be sprinklered above and below.
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