HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 2695PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2695
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A NOTICE OF EXEMPTION IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
ACT; AND APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A
6,150-SQUARE-FOOT PERSONAL STUDIO AT 41-900 CORPORATE
WAY, SUITE 300
CASE NO: CUP 17-068
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did
on the 6th day of June 2017, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the request
by The Camp CV, LLC, for approval of the above noted; and
WHEREAS, the parcel is located in the Service Industrial (SI) zoning district,
which allows "health clubs, gyms, or studios" as permitted uses subject to approval of a
Conditional Use Permit; and
WHEREAS, said application has complied with the requirements of the "City of
Palm Desert Procedure for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA)," Resolution No. 2015-75, the Director of Community Development has
determined that the project has no potential to cause a significant adverse impact on the
environment; therefore, meets the criteria to be exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section
15061(b)(3) which states "that if an activity is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies
only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment
and where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in
question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to
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 approval of the said request.
FINDINGS OF APPROVAL:
1. That the proposed location of the conditional use is in accordance with the
objectives of the Zoning Ordinance and the purpose of the district in which the
site is located.
The zoning designation for this property is Service Industrial (SI), which allows
for the manufacture, distribution, and service of products intended for use within
the City and adjacent communities. Although the use is not service industrial in
nature, the business will not interfere with parking or the normal conduct of the
adjacent businesses. Classes operate from approximately 4:00 a.m. to
10:00 a.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily, generally occurring before and
after normal business hours when most service businesses are closed.
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2. That the proposed location of the conditional use and the conditions under which
it would be operated or maintained will not be detrimental to the public health,
safety, or welfare, or be materially injurious to properties or improvements in the
vicinity.
The proposed personal training studio would not create a public nuisance in
terms of parking shortages and will meet all applicable requirements of the
building code. Therefore, the use will not be detrimental to general public health,
safety or welfare, or be materially injurious to properties or improvements in the
vicinity.
3. That the proposed conditional use will comply with each of the applicable
provisions of this title, except for approved variances or adjustments.
The proposed use is consistent with the intent of the Zoning Ordinance since it
generally operates outside of the standard business hours for the Service
Industrial district. No variances or adjustments are required for approval.
4. That the proposed conditional use complies with the goals, objectives, and
policies of the City's general plan.
The General Plan land use designation for the site is "Employment District." The
intent of the employment district is to provide a wide variety of office -intensive
activity that could include some manufacturing along with research and
development opportunities. Allowed land uses include a wide variety of office and
limited commercial activity along with multi -family dwellings organized along
walkable streetscapes. Uses would include professional and medical office, and
traditional business parks. The business will be compatible with the surrounding
land uses, and the proposed hours of use would effectively use this center at
times when most businesses are closed.
This use supports Goal 2, Policy 2.12 (Destination Accessibility) of the Land Use
and Community Character chapter of the General Plan by providing amenities
within a % mile of a residential development. Additionally, General Plan, Land
Use and Community Character Goal 4 states that the intent of each District is to
create a "series of unique, destination oriented districts that provide space for
large -format retail, industrial and resort uses in order to increase access to jobs,
provide amenities for residents, and enhance the fiscal stability of the City." The
personal training studio will provide a compatible use and an amenity for
residents and nearby employees.
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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 Conditional Use Permit
17-068, subject to conditions.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the City
of Palm Desert, California, at its regular meeting held on this 6th day of June 2017, by
the following vote, to wit:
AYES: DE LUNA, GREENWOOD, GREGORY, and HOLT
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: PRADETTO
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
NANCY D NA, CHAIRPERSON
RYAN STENDELL, SECRETARY
PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. CUP 17-068
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:
1. The development of the property shall conform substantially with exhibits on file with
the Department of Community Development, as modified by the following conditions.
2. Any proposed changes to this Conditional Use Permit will require an amendment to
the application, which will result in a new public hearing.
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:
• City Fire Marshall
• Department of Building and Safety
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.
DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING AND SAFETY:
4. This project shall comply with the latest adopted edition of the following codes:
A. 2016 California Building Code and its appendices and standards.
B. 2016 California Plumbing Code and its appendices and standards.
C. 2016 California Mechanical Code and its appendices and standards.
D. 2016 California Electrical Code.
E. 2016 California Energy Code.
F. 2016 California Green Building Standards Code.
G. 2016 California Administrative Code.
H. 2016 California Fire Code and its appendices and standards.
5. Plans are required to be submitted for this change of use. Please see attached
"Tenant Improvement" checklist for submittal requirements.
6. Existing use was established as a B/S1, the proposed use will be B/A-3.
7. Provide a floor plan identifying the uses of each separate space in order to
determine total occupant load for the proposed project.
8. Submit an exit plan that labels and clearly shows compliance with all required egress
features such as, but not limited to, common path of travel, required number of exits
and separation, occupant load, required width, continuity, travel distance, elevators,
etc. CBC 1001.1.
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9. Provide analysis to show compliance with minimum plumbing facilities for the
change of use for the proposed project. CPC Section 422.0 and Tables 422-1 and
Table A (Occupancy is determined using the CBC).
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