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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RES 90-141 RESOLUTION N0. 90-141 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A TWENTY-TWO UNIT SENIOR HOUSING PROJECT ON THE EAST SIDE OF SAN RAFAEL, SOUTH OF CATALINA WAY. CASE NO. CUP 90-18 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on the 8th day of November, 1990, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the request of WEBCO PACIFIC to consider the above mentioned 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. 80-89, " in that the director of community development has determined that the pro�ect will not have a significant negative impact on the environment; and WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony and arguments, if any, of all interested persons desir.ing to be heard, said city council did find the following facts and reasons to exist to �ustify granting approval of said precise plan: 1. The design of the pro�ect will not substantially depreciate property values, nor be materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity. 2. The project design will not unreasonably interfere with the use or en�oyment of property in the vicinity by the occupants thereof for lawful purposes. 3. The pro�ect design will not endanger the public peace, health, safety or general welfare. 4. The pro�ect complies with the intent and purpose of the Senior Overlay zone and specifically implements senior housing goals contained in the Housing Element of the General Plan. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, as follows: 1 . That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the findings of the council in this case. RESOLUTION NO. 90-141 . - 2 . That approval of a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact Exhibit "A" and CUP 90-18 are hereby approved, subject to the attached conditions. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert City Council, held on this 8th day of November, 1990, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: BENSON, SNYDER, WILSON, CRITES NOES: NONE ABSENT: KELLY __ ABSTAIN: NONE �� � �� � : .` � f '�/, ,`��' ',/_ �`i/.,�I 1 .c� ��/ - B RD A�. CRI S, Mayor ATTEST• � /� � , ; ������ ' � � . � - SHEILA R. G�i�L 'GAN, City lerk City of Palm Desert, C fornia PD/tm � � 2 RESOLUTION N0. 90-141 � CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL CASE N0. CUP 90-18 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: Coachella Valley Water District Palm Desert Architectural Commission City Fire Marshal Public Works Department Palm Desert Water & Services District 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. 4. 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 and shall include provision for recycling. 5 . Pro�ect is subject to Art in Public Places fee per Ordinance No. 473. 6. Final landscape plans shall comply with parking lot tree planting master plan. 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 pro�ect, which agreement shall be notarized and which agreement shall be recorded. It is the specific intent of the parties that this condition and agreement run with the land and bind successors and assigns. 3 I RESOLUTION N0. 90-141 8. Prior to issuance of a building permit the applicant shall enter into a development agreement with the City of Palm Desert providing five affordable units within the project. 9 . A deed restriction shall be added to the property limiting occupants to a minimum age of 62 years. The city shall have the ability to audit the property owners rental records at any time to insure compliance. 10. Approval of this precise plan is contingent upon execution and recordation of an acceptable development agreement between the city and property owner. 11. Six foot block wall shall be constructed on side and rear property lines. 12. Developer shall attempt to incorporate existing palms and native trees into landscape plan. Department of Public Works: 1 . Drainage fees, in accordance with Section 26.49 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code, shall be paid prior to issuance of a grading permit. 2. Signalization fees, in accordance with City of Palm Desert Resolution Nos. 79-17 and 79-55, shall be paid prior to issuance of a grading permit. 3. Full public improvements, as required by Sections 26.40 and 26.44 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code, shall be installed in accordance with applicable city standards. 4. As required under Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 26. 28, and in accordance with Sections 26.40 and 26.44, complete improvement plans and specifications shall be submitted to the Director of Public Works for checking and approval before construction of any improvements is commenced. Offsite improvement plans shall be reviewed and approved by the Director of Public Works and a surety posted to guarantee the installation of all required offsite improvements prior to issuance of a grading permit. Such improvements shall include, but not be limited to, concrete sidewalk in an appropriate size and configuration and installation of city standard driveway approach. "As-built" plans shall be submitted to, and approved by, the Director of Public Works prior to the acceptance of the improvements by the City. 4 RESOLUTION NO. 90-141 5. All private driveways and parking areas shall be inspected by the engineering department and a standard inspection fee paid prior to the issuance of a grading permit. 6 . As required by the Palm Desert Municipal Code, all existing utilities shall be placed underground. 7 . Landscaping maintenance on San Rafael Avenue shall be the responsibility of the property owner. 8 . In accordance with Palm Desert Municipal Code Chapter 27, complete grading plans and specifications shall be submitted to the Director of Public Works for checking and approval prior to the issuance of any permits associated with this project. 9 . Any and all offsite improvements shall be preceded by the approval of plans by the Director of Public Works and the issuance of valid encroachment permits by the Department of Public Works. 10. 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 the grading permit. 11 . Size, number and location of driveways shall be to the specifications of the Department of Public Works with only one driveway approach to be allowed to serve this property. 12. Building pad elevations are subject to review and modification in accordance with Section 27 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code. Riverside County Fire Department: 1 . With respect to the conditions of approval regarding the above referenced plan check the fire department recommends the following fire protec�ion measures be provided in accordance with City Municipal Code, NFPA, UFC, and UBC and/or recognized Fire Protection Standards. 2. Provide, or show there exists a water system capable of providing a potential gallon per minute 1500 for single family, 2500 for multifamily, and 3000 for commercial . The actual fire flow available from any one hydrant connected to any given water main shall be 1500 gpm for two hours duration at 20 psi residual operating pressure. 5 RESOLUTION NO. 90-141 � � 3. A fire flow of 1500 gpm for a 1 hour duration at 2Q psi residual operating pressure must be available before any combustible material is placed on the job site. 4. The required fire flow shall be available from a Super hydrant( s ) ( 6" x 4" x 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" � , located not less than 25' nor more than 200' single family, 165 ' multifamily, and 150' commercial from any portion of the building( s) as measured along approved vehicular travelways. Hydrants installed below 3000' elevation shall be of the "wet barrel" type. 5. Provide written certification from the appropriate water company having jurisdiction that hydrant( s ) will be installed and will produce the required fire flow, or arrange field inspection by the fire department prior to request for final inspection. 6. A combination of on-site and off-site Super fire hydrants, ( 6" x 4" x 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" ) , will be required, located not less than 25 ' or more than 200 ' single family, 165 ' multifamily, and 150' commercial from any portion of the building( s ) as measured along approved vehicular travelways. The required fire flow shall be available from any ad�acent hydrant( s ) in the system. 7 . The required fire flow may be adjusted at a later point in the permit process to reflect changes in design, construction type, area separations, or built-in fire protection measures. All buildings fully sprinklered. 8. Prior to the application for a building permit, the developer shall furnish the original and two copies of the water system plan to the county fire department for review. No building permit shall be issued until the water system plan has been approved by the county fire chief. Upon approval, the original will be returned. One copy will be sent to the responsible inspecting authority. Plans shall conform to fire hydrant types, location and spacing, and the system shall meet the fire flow requirements. Plans shall be signed by a registered civil engineer and may be signed by the local water company with the following certification: "I certify that the design of the water system is in accordance with the requirements prescribed by the Riverside County Fire Department. " 9 . Install a complete fire sprinkler system per NFPA 13R. The post indicator valve and fire department connection shall be located to the front, not less than 25 ' from the building and within 50' of an approved hydrant. Al1 buildings 5, 000 square feet+. 6 RESOLUTION N0. 90-141 10. Install a fire alarm (waterflow) as required by the Uniform Building Code, 3803 for sprinkler system. 11 . Install tamper alarm on supply valve for sprinkler systems. 12. Certain designated areas will be required to be maintained as fire lanes. 13. Install a fire alarm as required by the Uniform Building Code and/or Uniform Fire Code. Hard wired/battery back up smoke detectors. UC listed central facility monitoring of sprinkler system. 14. Install portable fire extinguishers per NFPA, Pamphlet #10, but not less than 2AlOBC in rating. Fire extinguishers must not be over 75 ' walking distance. 15. 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 not be less than 24 ' of unobstructed width and 13 ' 6" of vertical clearance. Where parallel parking is allowed, the roadway shall be 36 ' wide with parking on both sides, 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 ) . Fountains or garden islands placed in the middle of these turn-arounds shall not exceed a 5 ' radius or 10 ' diameter. 16. The minimum width of interior driveways for multi-family or apartment complexes shall be: a. 24 feet wide when serving less than 100 units, no parallel parking, carports on each side as shown. b. 28 feet wide when serving between 100 and 300 units; carports or garages allowed on both sides, no parallel parking. c. 32 feet wide when serving over 300 units or when parallel parking is allowed on one side. d. 36 feet wide when parallel parking is allowed on both sides. 17. If gated, whenever access into private property is controlled through use of gates, barriers, guard houses or similar means, � provision shall be made to facilitate access by emergency vehicles in a manner approved by the fire department. All controlled access � devices that are power operated shall have a radio-controlled over- ride system capable of opening the gate when activated by a special � transmitter located in emergency vehicles. Devices shall be 7 RESOLUTION N0. 90-141 . • equipped with backup power facilities to operate in the event of power failure. All controlled access devices that are not power operated shall also be approved by the fire department. Minimum opening width shall be 16 ' with a minimum vertical clearance of 13 ' 6" . Provide two "F" transmitters to fire marshal . 18. A dead-end single access over 500' in length may require a secondary access, sprinklers, or other mitigative measure. 19 . A second access is required. This can be accomplished by two main access points from main roadway or an emergency gated access into an ad�oining development. Access to nor�heast units is marginal; fire department would like to see this improved. 20. Contact the fire department for a final inspection prior to occupancy. 21 . All new residences/dwellings are required to have illuminated residential addresses meeting both city and fire department approval . Shake shingle roofs are no longer permitted in the cities of Indian Wells, Rancho Mirage or Palm Desert. All questions regarding the meaning of these conditions should be referred to the fire department fire protection/inspection staff at phone ( 619 ) 346-1870 or Indian Wells Station 55, 44-900 E1 Dorado Drive in Indian Wells, CA 92260. Other: Equipment should not have to use entire road width to make turn radius. 8 RESOLUTION NO. 90-141 EXHIBIT "A" Pursuant to Title 14, Division 6, Article ?, Section 15083, of the California Administrative Code. NEGATIVE DECLARATION CASE NO: CUP 90-18 APPLICANT/PROJECT SPONSOR: Webco Development Corp. for John and Nancy Weber 73-020 E1 Paseo Palm Desert, CA 92260 PROJECT DESCRIPTION/LOCATION: A 22 unit senior apartment project on .93 acres on the east side of San Rafael south of Catalina Way. The Director of the Department of Community Development, City of Palm Desert, California, has found that the described pro�ect will not have a significant effect on the environment. A copy of the Initial Study has been attached to document the reasons in support of this finding. Mitigation measures, if any, included in the project to avoid potentially significant effects, may also be found attached. . ��'J' • November S, 1990 RAMON A. DIAZ DATE DIRECTOR OF COMMUN TY DEVELOPMENT PD/tm 9 . I