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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 2542PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2542 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN FOR A NEW DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES (DMV) FACILITY, LOCATED AT 36-400 TECHNOLOGY, DRIVE NORTH OF GERALD FORD DRIVE. THE PROPOSED BUILDING TOTALS 11,280 SQUARE FEET ON A VACANT 2.22 ACRE SITE. CASE NO: PP 10-302 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on the 18th day of January 2011, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the request by THE MAGNON COMPANIES 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. 10-26, the Director of Community Development has determined that the project will not have a negative impact on the environment and is a Class 32 Categorical Exemption for the purposes of CEQA; 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 the recommendation to the City Council of said request: That the proposed Precise Plan for a new DMV Facility complies with all the development standards of the Palm Desert Zoning Odinance and General Plan. That the proposed Precise Plan is compatible with all the surrounding land uses and will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or general welfare, for be materially injurious to the surrounding properties or improvements in the City of Palm Desert. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, as follows: That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the findings of the Planning Commission in this case. That the Planning Commission does hereby approve Precise Plan 10-302, subject to conditions attached. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert Planning Commission, held on this 18th day of January 18 2011, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: DE LUNA, TANNER, SCHMIDT AND CAMPBELL NOES: LIMONT ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ________________________________ M. CONNOR LIMONT, Chairperson ATTEST: ____________________________ LAURI AYLAIAN, Secretary Palm Desert Planning Commission CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL CASE NO. PP 10-302 DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: 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. Construction of said project shall commence within one (1) 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. 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 & Safety at the time of issuance of a building permit for the use contemplated herewith. Applicant agrees to maintain the landscaping required to be installed pursuant to these conditions. 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 work is to be consistent with the Property Maintenance Ordinance (Ordinance No. 801), the approved landscape plan, and the current addition of the City of Palm Desert Plant Maintenance Guide. Trash/recycling enclosures must be consistent with the Palm Desert Municipal Code Chapter 8.12. Burrtec Waste and Recycling Services must review the plans to ensure that the vehicle circulation pattern is sufficient to service the building, that the proposed orientation of the trash enclosures are such that Burrtec’s trucks will be able to service dumpsters, and that the proposed number of enclosures meets the capacity needs of the building. Please contact Jennifer at Burrtec at (760) 340-6445 regarding this matter. All sidewalk plans shall be reviewed and approved by the Department of Public Works. The project is subject to the Art in Public Places program per Palm Desert Municipal Code Chapter 4.10. In the event that Native American cultural resources are discovered during project development/construction, all work in the immediate vicinity of the find shall cease and a qualified archaeologist meeting Secretary of Interior standards shall be hired to assess the find. Work on the overall project may continue during this assessment period. If significant Native American cultural resources are discovered that require a Treatment Plan, the developer or his archaeologist shall contact the Morongo Band of Mission Indians. If requested by the Tribe, the developer or archaeologist shall, in good faith, consult on the discovery and its disposition (e.g. avoidance, preservation, return, or artifacts to tribe, etc.). The applicant shall provide designated parking spaces that can be used for electric vehicles, golf carts and/or bicycles. All conditions of approval shall be recorded with the Riverside County Clerk’s office before any building permits are issued. Evidence of recordation shall be submitted to the Department of Community Development/Planning. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Submit a precise grading plan for review and approval. Any changes to the civil or landscape plans must be reviewed for approval prior to work commencing. Submit a final Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) for approval. The WQMP shall identify the Best Management Practices (BMPs) that will be used on the site to control predictable pollutant runoff. Prior to the issuance of grading permit, the Operation and Maintenance Section of the approved final WQMP shall be recorded with County’s Recorder Office and a conformed copy shall be provided to the Public Works Department. Provide the City Engineer with evidence that a Notice of Intent (NOI) has been filed with the State Water Resources Control Board. Such evidence shall consist of a copy of the NOI stamped by the State Water Resources Control Board or the Regional Water Quality Control Board, or a letter from either agency stating that the NOI has been filed. Submit a PM10 application to the Department of Public Works for approval. The applicant shall comply with all provisions of Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 24.12 regarding Fugitive Dust Control. Submit a site-specific geotechnical study. The geotechnical report shall be prepared by a registered civil engineer or certified engineering geologist. Drainage fees shall be paid in accordance with Section 26.49 of Palm Desert Municipal Code and Palm Desert Ordinance Number 653. The applicant shall pay the appropriate signalization fee in accordance with City of Palm Desert Resolution Nos. 79-17 and 79-55. The project shall be designed to retain storm waters onsite associated with the increase in developed vs. undeveloped condition for a 100-year storm. Any drainage facility construction required for this project 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. Should the applicant choose to utilize the Mid-Valley channel for the onsite retention requirements, then the applicant must address and demonstrate to the City how they would satisfy the onsite retention requirements permanently by utilizing the channel. The Mid-Valley Channel was intended for regional flows only. The applicant shall either construct the channel lining for the portion along their property or submit an in-lieu construction fee in the amount of $102,880 to contribute proportionately for the lining of the channel adjacent to the subject property. If the City does not use the full amount of the fee during construction, the applicant will receive the difference at the time of acceptance of the channel lining by the City. Should the applicant choose to construct the channel lining, the design shall be included on the grading plans and is subject to review and approval by the Public Works Department. The applicant shall either pay an in-lieu construction fee in the amount of $64,220 or construct a 10-foot wide bike path along the north side and the east side of the property. If a retaining wall is required along the east side of the property the applicant shall construct it at their own expense. Should the applicant choose to construct the bike path, the design shall be included on the grading plans and is subject to review and approval by the Public Works Department Pad elevations, as shown on the preliminary grading plan, are subject to review and modification in accordance with Chapter 27 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code. The project is required to landscape/stabilize the Cook Street overpass slope. A landscape plan must be submitted concurrently with the grading plan for review and approval. Applicants are advised to use the City of Palm Desert Design Guide when designing plans. Landscape plans must meet the following criteria: Must be water efficient in design and meet the City of Palm Desert’s Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance. Planting plans must show location of proposed and existing utilities. Must match approved civil plans. All specs and details must be site specific. Applicants must have CVWD approval of their irrigation plans prior to City approval. DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING AND SAFETY: 1. Project must conform to the current State of California Codes adopted at the time of plan check submittal. The following are the codes enforced at this time: 2007 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE (Based on 2006 IBC) 2007 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE (Based on 2006 UMC) 2007 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE (Based on 2006 UPC) 2007 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE (Based on 2005 NEC) 2007 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE (2008 Energy Efficiency Standards) 2007 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS ADMINISTRATIVE CODE 2007 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE *Note the 2010 California Codes will be applicable to all projects submitted for plan check after December 31, 2010. 2. An approved automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed as required per the City of Palm Desert Code Adoption Ordinance 1173. 3. A 1-inch diameter electrical conduit shall be provided for installation of future solar PV systems as per City Ordinance 1203. 4. All contractors and subcontractors shall have a current City of Palm Desert Business License prior to permit issuance per Palm Desert Municipal Code, Title 5. 5. All contractors and/or owner-builders must submit a valid Certificate of Worker’s Compensation Insurance coverage prior to the issuance of a building permit per California Labor Code, Section 3700. 6. Address numerals shall comply with Palm Desert Ordinance No. 1173 (Palm Desert Municipal Code 15.15). Any possible obstructions, shadows, lighting, landscaping, backgrounds or other reasons that may render the building address unreadable shall be addressed during the plan review process. You may request a copy of Ordinance 1173 or Municipal Code Section 15.15 from the Department of Building and Safety counter staff. RIVERSIDE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT: 1. The Fire Department requires the following fire protection measures be provided in accordance with the City of Palm Desert Municipal Code, 2007 California Building and Fire Codes with applicable NFPA and or any other nationally recognized Fire Protection Standards. The Fire Department shall set the minimum fire flow for the remodel or construction of al buildings per California Fire Code Appendix B. 2. The applicant shall provide a fire flow of 1500 gpm for a 1-hour duration at 20 psi residual pressure from a permanently installed Fired Hydrant before any combustible material is placed on the job site. 3. The applicant shall provided proof the water system is capable of providing the minimum necessary gpm fire flow for 3000 gpm for commercial buildings prior to any project approvals. 4. The applicant shall provide the required fire flow from a permanent wet Barrel Super Hydrant with 1-4” and 2-2½” discharge outlets located not less than 25’ and nor more than 150’ from any portion of a commercial building measured via vehicular travelway way prior to any building permits approvals. 5. The applicant shall submit water plans to be reviewed and approved by the Fire Marshal and include verification that the water system is capable of providing the required fire flow. 6. The applicant shall 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 fire appliances including Post Indicator Valves, Fire Department Connections and Fire Hydrants. All Fire Appliances shall not be within 25 feet of a building and all Fire Department Connections shall be within 50 feet of a Fire Hydrant. 7. All valves controlling the water supply for automatic sprinkler systems and water-flow switches shall be monitored and alarmed per the 2007 California Building and Fire Code. 8. The applicant shall install a fire alarm as required by the USB Chapter 3. 11. The applicant shall install an all weather Fire Department accessible roadway extending to any portion of the building where as a 150’ hose lay can be utilized for the inaccessible building perimeter. Construction type of the same shall be approved by the Fire Marshal and be rated for 80,000 lbs. Turf block will not be accepted. Fire lane access roadway minimum width is 20’ and height clearance is 13’6” Public roadway minimum unobstructed width is 36’ with parking on both sides. A Fire Apparatus Turn around shall be provided for dead end streets in excess of 150’ in length with approved cul-de-sac or hammer head dimensions. 12. 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”. 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. The applicant shall install an illuminated building address in accordance to the city standards for size and location. The building address shall be installed on the building in an unobstructed locale and the color shall be contrasting to background. 15. All fire sprinkler systems, fixed fire suppression systems and alarm plans must be submitted separately to the Fire Marshal 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 12 months. 17. If the front entrance changes all access routes must be maintained for Fire Department access. Minimum radius shall be not less than 31” inside and 52” outside. 18. All revised plans shall be approved by the Fire Marshal Office. 19. All changes shall be clouded on the plans.