HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 2678PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2678
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APROVING A NEW 5,280-SQUARE-FOOT
INDUSTRIAL BUILDING WITHIN THE SERVICE INDUSTRIAL ZONE
LOCATED AT 34-750 SPYDER CIRCLE, AND ADOPTING A NOTICE OF
EXEMPTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
CASE NO: PP 16-76
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on the
4th day of October, 2016, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the request by Robert
Ricciardi Architects for approval of the above noted; and
WHEREAS, the Architectural Review Commission of the City of Palm Desert,
California, did on the 26th day of July, 2016, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the
request by Robert Ricciardi Architects, and denied the architecture of the building because
the design lacked articulation and design interest; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of Palm Desert, California, did on the 8th day of
September, 2016, hold a meeting to consider an appeal by the applicant of the Architectural
Review Commissions action of denial, and overturned their action and approved the
architecture of the building; and
WHEREAS, according to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City
must determine whether a proposed activity is a project subject to CEQA. If the project is
subject to CEQA, staff must conduct a preliminary assessment of the project to determine
whether the project is exempt from CEQA review. If a project is not exempt, further
environmental review is necessary. The application has complied with the requirements of
the "City of Palm Desert Procedure for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality
Act," Resolution No. 2015-75, the Director of Community Development has determined that
the proposed project is an Article 19 Class 32: In -Fill Development Projects (15332)
Categorical Exemption for purposes of CEQA and no further review is necessary; and
WHEREAS, the proposed project conforms to the development standards, parking,
permitted uses, and maximum building height listed in the City's Zoning Ordinance for the
Service Industrial zoning district; 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, which are outlined in the staff report reasons to
approve the said request:
1. An industrial building is a permitted use outright and does not require any
discretionary approvals.
2. The project complies with all development standards including setbacks, building
height, parking, lot coverage, and permitted uses.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2678
3. The future building and uses will not create negative impacts to the area, since
they will be similar in use.
4. The project does not physically divide an existing community, and does not
conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, or regulation outlined in the
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 for
approval of the Planning Commission in this case.
2. That the Planning Commission does hereby approve PP 16-76, subject to
conditions.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the City of
Palm Desert, California, at its regular meeting held on the 4th day of October 2016, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: DE LUNA, GREENWOOD, GREGORY, KELLY, and PRADETTO
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
RYAN STENDELL, SECRETARY
PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO: PP 16-76
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. 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.
3. 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:
Building & Safety Department
City Fire Marshal
Public Works Department
Coachella Valley Water District
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.
4. Applicant shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City against any third party
legal challenge to these approvals, with counsel chosen by the City at applicant's
expense.
5. The applicant shall submit a sign application to the City's Department of Community
Development for any building mounted or monument signs associated with the project.
6. Final landscape plans, including the water feature shall be submitted to the City's
Department of Community Development and the Coachella Valley Water District for
review and approval. The landscape plan shall conform to the preliminary landscape
plans prepared as part of this application, and shall include dense plantings of
landscape material. All plants shall be a minimum of five gallons in size, and palm trees
shall be a minimum of 18 inches at the base.
7. Building mounted lighting fixtures shall conform to the City's Outdoor Lighting
Ordinance.
8. All visible building exteriors shall be finished with paint and/or stucco. No visible building
elevations or precision block shall be left unfinished.
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS:
9. The applicant shall submit a grading plan to the Department of Public Works for review
and approval. Any changes to the approved civil or landscape plans must be reviewed for
approval prior to work commencing.
10. The grading plan shall identify all proposed and existing utilities.
11. The applicant shall submit a PM10 application for approval. The applicant shall comply
with all provisions of Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 24.12 regarding Fugitive Dust
Control.
12. The applicant shall abide by all provisions of City of Palm Desert Ordinance 843,
Section 24.20 Stormwater Management and Discharge Ordinance.
13. The applicant shall 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. The wash down and cleanup procedures
for animal waste should be specifically addressed. Prior to the issuance of a grading
permit, the Operation and Maintenance Section of the approved final WQMP shall be
recorded with the County's Recorder Office and a conformed copy shall be provided to
the Public Works Department.
14. The applicant shall pay the appropriate signalization fee in accordance with City of Palm
Desert Resolution Nos. 79-17 and 79-55 and drainage fee in accordance with Section
26.49 of Palm Desert Municipal Code and Palm Desert Ordinance Number 653.
15. The applicant shall enter into an agreement and post security, in a form and amount
acceptable to the City Engineer, guaranteeing the construction of off -site improvements.
16. The applicant shall construct a six-foot curb adjacent ADA compliant sidewalk on
Spyder Circle.
17. The applicant shall record a reciprocal access easement for the southernmost driveway
to be shared with the adjacent parcel.
DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING & SAFETY:
18. This project shall comply with the latest adopted edition of the following codes:
A. 2013 California Building Code and its appendices and standards.
B. 2013 California Plumbing Code and its appendices and standards.
C. 2013 California Mechanical Code and its appendices and standards.
D. 2013 California Electrical Code.
E. 2013 California Energy Code.
F. 2013 California Green Building Standards Code.
G. Title 24, California Code of Regulations.
H. 2013 California Fire Code and its appendices and standards.
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19. An approved automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed as required per the City of
Palm Desert Code Adoption Ordinance 1265.
20. A disabled access overlay of the precise grading plan is required to be submitted to the
Department of Building and Safety for plan review of the site accessibility requirements
as per 2013 CBC Chapters 11 A & B (as applicable) and Chapter 10.
21. All exits must provide an accessible path of travel to the public way. (CBC 1027.5 &
11B-206).
22. Detectable warnings shall be provided where required per CBC 11 B-705.1.2.5 and 11 B-
705.1.2.2. The designer is also required to meet all Americans with Disability Act (ADA)
requirements. Where an ADA requirement is more restrictive than the State of
California, the ADA requirement shall supersede the state requirement.
23. Provide an accessible path of travel to the trash enclosure. The trash enclosure is
required to be accessible. Please obtain a detail from the Department of Building and
Safety.
24.AII contractors and subcontractors shall have a current City of Palm Desert Business
License prior to permit issuance per Palm desert Municipal Code, Title 5.
25. All contractors and/or owner -builders must submit a valid Certificate of Workers'
Compensation Insurance coverage prior to the issuance of a building permit per
California Labor Code, Section 3700.
26.Address numerals shall comply with Palm Desert Ordinance No. 1265 (Palm Desert
Municipal Code 15.28. Compliance with Ordinance 1265 regarding street address
location, dimension, stroke of line, distance from the street, height from grade, height
from the street, etc. shall be shown on all architectural building elevations in detail. 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 1265 or Municipal Code Section
15.28 from the Department of Building and Safety counter staff.
DEPARTMENT OF FIRE:
27. Fire Department Plan Review. Final fire and life safety conditions will be addressed
when building plans are reviewed by the Fire Prevention Bureau. These conditions will
be based on occupancy, use, the California Building Code (CBC), California Fire Code
(CFC), and related codes which are in force at the time of building plan submittal.
28. The project may have a cumulative adverse impact on the Fire Department's ability to
provide an acceptable level of service. These impacts include an increased number of
emergency and public service calls due to the increased presence of structures, traffic,
and population. The project proponents/developers will be expected to provide for a
proportional mitigation to these impacts via capital improvements and/or impact fees.
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29. Fire Department emergency vehicle apparatus access road locations and design shall
be in accordance with the California Fire Code, City of Palm Desert Municipal Code, and
Riverside County Fire Department Standards. Plans must be submitted to the Fire
Department for review and approval prior to building permit issuance.
30. Fire Department water system(s) for fire protection shall be in accordance with the
California Fire Code, City of Palm Desert Municipal Code, and Riverside County Fire
Department Standards. Plans must be submitted to the Fire Department for review and
approval prior to building permit issuance.
31. Addressing. New and existing buildings shall have approved address numbers, building
numbers or approved building identification placed in a position that is plainly legible and
visible from the street or road fronting the property. These numbers shall contrast with
their background. Commercial, multi -family residential and industrial buildings shall have
a minimum of 12-inch numbers with suite numbers being a minimum of six inches in
size. All suites shall have a minimum of six-inch high letters and/or numbers on both the
front and rear doors. Single-family residences and multi -family residential units shall
have four -inch letters and/or numbers, as approved by the Fire Prevention Bureau (CFC
Chapter 5).
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