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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2720
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 APPROVING PRECISE PLAN 18-0001 TO CONSTRUCT A NEW
2,070-SQUARE-FOOT ADDITION AND AN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR
REMODEL TO THE CALIFORNIA BOARD OF REALTORS BUILDING
LOCATED AT 44-475 MONTEREY AVENUE
CASE NO: PP 18-0001
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on the
5th day of June 2018, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the request by McFadden
Architects for approval of the above noted; and
WHEREAS, the Architectural Review Commission of the City of Palm Desert,
California, did on the 24th day of April 2018, recommended approval of the architectural
building design of the above -noted; 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, a 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, in the Director of Community Development has determined that the
proposed project request is categorically exempt under Article 19 Section 15332 In -Fill
Development Projects (Class 32) of the CEQA; therefore, no further environmental review is
necessary; 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. The proposed project conforms to the Neighborhood Center (NC) designation
within the General Plan, which allows professional office uses throughout the City
such as Monterey Avenue.
2. The continued office use is a permitted use outright within the Office Professional
(OP) zone and does not require any discretionary approvals.
3. The project complies with all development standards including setbacks, building
height, parking, lot coverage, and land use compatibility.
4. The proposed addition and interior/exterior remodel as designed is compatible with
businesses along Monterey Avenue, and offers an upscale architectural design
that reflects the character of the City.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2720
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 18-0001, 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 5th day of June 2018, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: DE LUNA, GREENWOOD, GREGORY, HOLT, and PRADETTO
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
JOSEPH P'ADETTfS, CHAIRPERSON
ATTEST:
RYAN STENDELL, SECRETARY
PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO: PP 18-0001
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. Construction of improvements, in accordance with the approved Precise Plan, shall
commence within one (1) year from the date of approval unless a time extension is
granted; otherwise, said approval shall become null, void and of no effect whatsoever.
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:
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.
5. The 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.
6. Lighting plans shall be submitted in accordance with Palm Desert Municipal Code (PDMC)
Section 24.16 for any landscape, architectural, street, or other lighting types within the
project area.
7. Final landscape plans shall be submitted to the City's Department of Community
Development and the CVWD for review and approval. The landscape plan shall conform
to the landscape palate contained in 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 trees shall be a minimum of 24-inch box sizes
and 36-inch box sizes.
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS:
Prior to grading permit issuance:
8. 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.
9. The applicant shall submit a PM10 application for approval. The applicant shall comply with
all provisions of PDMC Section 24.12 regarding Fugitive Dust Control.
10. The applicant shall abide by all provisions of City of Palm Desert Ordinance 843, Section
24.20 Stormwater Management and Discharge Ordinance.
11. The applicant shall submit a final Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) for review and
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 a 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.
12. Pad elevations, as shown on the tentative map, are subject to review and modification in
accordance with Chapter 27 of the PDMC.
13. The applicant shall record a parcel quitclaim from Southern California Edison (SCE), a
portion of which is located within the existing building.
14. The applicant shall record Parcel Map Waiver Nos. 18-0003 and 18-0004 to adjust the lot
lines of the property.
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 all off -site
improvements. Improvements shall include, but are not limited to:
A. The removal and replacement of a portion of existing sidewalk on Monterey Avenue;
installed to meet current ADA compliance.
DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING & SAFETY:
16. 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. Title 24, California Code of Regulations.
H. 2016 California Fire Code and its appendices and standards.
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17. An approved automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed as required per the City of
Palm Desert Code Adoption Ordinance 1265.
18. 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.
19. All exits must provide an accessible path of travel to the public way. (CBC 1027.5 & 11 B-
206).
20. 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 ADA requirements. Where an ADA
requirement is more restrictive than the State of California, the ADA requirement shall
supersede the state requirement.
21. 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.
22. All contractors and subcontractors shall have a current City of Palm Desert Business
License prior to permit issuance per PDMC, Title 5.
23. 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.
24. Address numerals shall comply with Palm Desert Ordinance No. 1265 (PDMC 15.28.
Compliance with Ordinance No. 1265 regarding street address location, dimension, stroke
of line, distance from street, height from grade, height from 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:
25. 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.
26. Fire Flow. The Fire Prevention Bureau is required to set a minimum fire flow for the
remodel or construction of all residential buildings per CFC Appendix B. The developer
shall provide for this project, a water system capable of delivering 1500 GPM at 20-PSI
residual operating pressure for a two-hour duration. The fire flow as given above has taken
into account all information as provided (CFC Appendix B and Palm Desert Municipal
Code).
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27. Required Submittals (Fire Underground Water). The developer shall furnish three copies
of the water system plans to the Fire Prevention Bureau for approval prior to installation
for all private water systems pertaining to the fire service loop. Plans shall be signed by a
registered civil engineer, contain a Fire Prevention Bureau approval signature block, and
conform to hydrant type, location spacing, and minimum fire flow standards. Hydraulic
calculations will be required with the underground submittal to ensure fire flow
requirements are being met for the on -site hydrants. The plans must be submitted and
approved prior to building permit being issued (CFC Chapter 5 and Chapter 33).
28. Required Submittals (Fire Sprinkler Systems). Fire sprinkler plans shall be submitted to
the Fire Prevention Bureau for approval. Three sets of sprinkler plans must be submitted
by the installing contractor to the Fire Prevention Bureau. These plans must be submitted
prior to the issuance of building permit.
29. Required Submittals (Fire Alarm Systems). Fire alarm plans shall be submitted to the Fire
Prevention Bureau for approval. Three sets of alarm plans must be submitted by the
installing contractor to the Fire Prevention Bureau. The fire alarm system is required to
have a dedicated circuit from the house panel. These plans must be submitted prior to the
issuance of building permit.
30. Required Submittals (Type I Hood Suppression System). Shall be submitted to the Fire
Prevention Bureau for review and approval.
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).
32. Knox Box. A "Knox -Box" shall be provided. The Knox -Box shall be installed a minimum of
six feet in height and be located on the right side of the fire riser sprinkler room (CFC
Chapter 5).
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