HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RES 91-107 �so�uTcoN ra. �L_IQ7
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PALM DESERT , CA� IrORNIA APPROV[NG A
NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ANp A PRECISE PLAN FOR A 5400 SQUaRE FOOT
GFFiCE BUILOING ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF FRED
wARItvG ORIVE BETWEEN SAN PABLO AVENUE ANO SAN
PASCUAL AVENUE.
�:ASE N�. PP 9t-8
WMEREAS, the City Councii of the City of Palm Desert, Ca� 'rfornia. aid
on the 12th day of September. 1991 , hold a duly noticed pub( ic hearing to
r_onsi��er the request of MICHAEL BUCCINO for a Negative Declaration of
Environmental Impact and a precise alan for a 5400 square foot office
buiiding on the south side of Fred Waring Orive between San Pablo Avenue and
San Pascual Avenue; and
WHEREAS, said applicant 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 cortmunity
development has determined that the project will not have an adverse impact
on the environment and a Negative Declaration has been prepared; and
WNEREAS. at said public hearing. upon hearing and considering all
testimony and arguments, if any, of all interested persons desiring to be
heard, said city council did find the following facts and reasons to exist
to justify granting approval of said precise plan:
1 . As conditioned the design of the precise plan is consistent with
the goals and standards of the office professional zone, the Palma
Village Specific Plan and General Plan.
2, The precise plan will not depreciate property values or restrict
the lawf ul use of adjacent properties or threaten the pubiic
health, safety or general welfare.
NOW, THEREFORE, 8E IT RESOLVED by the City Councit of the City of Palm
Desert, California, as follows:
t . That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the
findings of the cortmission in this case.
2. That a Negative Declaration of Enviro�mental [mpact. Exhibit "A",
and Precise Plan on file in the community development/planning
department is hereby app�oved sub,�ect to conditions attached.
RESO�uT � Np. 91-107
+�aSSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
C i ty l,ounc i 1 , he i d on th i s 2 6 th day OF SPD t�ItlbeY'e 1 991 , by the fo 1 1 ow i ng
vote. to wit:
AYES: BENSON, CRITES, KELLY, �JILSON, Si1YDER
NOE 5: N0�1E
ABSENT: NONE
AE ',j N: NONr
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WAI.TER H. SNYDER. Mayor
ATTEST:
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City of Palm Desert, Cai ornia
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE N0. PP 91-8
Department of Cornnunitv Development:
1 . The development of the property shall conform substantiaily wir_h
exhibits on file with the department of cortmunity development, as
modified by the following conditions.
2. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for construction of any uses
contempiated by this approval , the applicant shall first complete ali
the procedural requirements of the city which include. but are not
limited to, architectural commission and building permit procedures.
3. Constructions of a portion of said project shall cortmence within one
year �rom the date of final approval unless a time extension is
granted, otherwise said approval shall become null , void and of no
effect whatsoever.
4. 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 stated and federal statues now in
force. or which hereafter may be in force.
5. Prior to issuance of a building permit for construction of any use
contemplated by the approval , the applicant shali first obtain permits
and/or clearance frorn the following agencies:
Riverside County Department of Health
Palm Desert Architectural Cortmission
City Fire Marshal
Coachella Valley Water District
Palm Desert Water and Service District
6. That prior to issuance of building permit the owner (developer) provide
the city with evidence that he has paid the required school mirigat �on
fee.
7. The roof hatch areas shali be equipped with steel hatches and inside
locking devices to prevent forcible entry.
S. Parking area shall comply with city's adopted parking lot landscaping
standards.
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9. Appiicant agrees to maintain the landscaping required to be installed
pursuant to these conditions. Applicant wiil enter into an agreement
to maintain said landscaping for the liFe of the project, which
agr?ement snall be notarized and which agreement shall be recorded. [t
is rhe specific intent of the parties that this condition and agreement
run witn the land and bind successors and assigns.
l0. Applicant shall amphasize drought resistent and water conserving Alant
mate��als and irrigation technologies into the la�dscape pian. Parking
lot shail conform to shade tree ordinance requirements.
11 . Trash area shall provide for commercial recycling. Interior recycling
collection facilities must also be provided.
12. Building height shall be limited to 25 feet in height per Section
25.ZS.Ol6 0.
l3. Applir_ant shall record an irrevocable offer of reciprocal access with
the property to the west for purposes of providing future through
circulation.
14. ProJect shail participate in Art in Public Places Program (Ordinance
No. 473) either through incorporation of city approved art piece or --
payment of a fee.
l5. Street address shall be ciearly visible on front of building.
16. Windows on the south side shall be limited to six t=feet in height and
above. Translucent glass below six feet may be allowed as approved by
the architectural review cortmission.
Oepartment of Public Works:
1 . Drainage fees, in accordance with Section 26 of the Palm Oesert
Municipal Code, shall be paid prior to issuance of any permits
associated with this project. The specific fee shall be based upon r.he
Master Orainage Plan for the City of Palm Oesert prepared by NBS/LoNry
as adopted by the Palm Desert City Council .
2. Signalizatton fees, in accordance with the City of Palm Desert
Resolutio� Nos. 79-17 and 79-55, shall be pald prior to iss�ance of a
grading permit.
3. Any storrn drain construction associated with this pro,ject shall be
contingent upon a drainage study prepared by a registered civii
engineer that is reviewed and approved by the department of public
Norks. Any alteration of existing drai�age patterns shall include
provisions for the continued conveyance of dralnage waters generated
southerly of the project site.
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4. AS required under Palm Oesert MuniciRal Code Section 26.28� an in
accordance with Sections 26.a0 and 26.44, complete improvements plans
�nd specifications shall be submitted to the director of pubiic wor�s
For checking and approval before construction of any improvements is
CcmmenrPd. OffS�te improvement plans shall be reviewed and approved oy
the director of public works and a surety posted to guarantee the
inst,311ation of all required offsite improvements prior to issuance of
a grading permit . Such offsite improvements include� but not be
4imited to, eight foot wide concrete sidewalk and city standard drive
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.
5. Full public improvements, as required by Sections 26.20 and 26.4a of
the Pa1m Desert Municipai Code, shall be installed in accordance w�th
applir_able c�ty standards.
6. All private driveways and parking lots shall be inspected by the
engineering department and a standard inspection fee paid prior to the
issuance of a grading permit.
7. Landscaping maintenance shall be the responsibility of the property
owner.
$, As required by the Palm Oesert Municipal Code, all existi�g utilit�es
shall be piaced underground per each respective utility district's
recommendation. If determineG to be unfeasible, the appiicant shall
submit to the city. in a form acceptable to the city attorney. surety
in an amount equal to the estimated construction costs for the sub.ject
undergrounding.
9. In accordance with Palm Desert Municipal Code Chapter 27, complete
grading plans and speCifications shall be submitted to the director of
oublic works for checking and approval prior to the � ssuance of any
permits associated with this project.
10. Any and all offsite improvements shall be preceded by the approval of
pians by the director of public works and the issuance of a val �d
encroachment permit by the department of pubiic works.
11 . Any and all offsite improvements shall be preceded by the approval of
olans by the director of public works and the issuance of a valid
encroachment permit by the department of public works.
(2. Any oroposed building pad elevations shall be subJect to review and
modification in accordance with Secti�n 27 of the Palm Desert Municipal
Code.
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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 pr��rect�on measures be prov�aed in accordance with City �lunicipal
Code. NFPA, UFC� and U6C and/or recognized Fire Protection Standards:
The F �re Department � s required to set a minimum fire flow for r.he
remodel or construction of all commercial buildings per Uniform Fire
l;ode Section t0.301 C.
2, A �ire flow of 1500 gpm for a l hour duration at 20 psi residual
operating pressure must be available before any combustible material is
placed on the job sir.e.
3. Provide, or show there exists a water system capable of providi�g a
potentiai gallon per minute flow of 1500 gpm for two hours duration at
20 psi residual operating pressure.
4. The required fire fiow shall be available from a Super hydrant(s) (6" x
4" x 2-t/2" x 2-1/2") , located not less than 25' nor more than 200'
single family, l55' multifamily, and 150' cortmercial from any portion
of the buiiding(s) as measured along approved vehicular travelways.
Hydrants installed below 3000' elevation shall be of the "wet barrel "
type.
5. A combination of on-site and off-site Super fire hydrants (6" x 4" x 2-
t/2" x 2-1/2") , located not less than 25' or more than 200' single
fam i 1 y. I 65' mu 1 t i fam i i y, and t 50' cortmerc i a 1 from any port i on of the
building( s) as measured along approved vehicular travelaays. The
required fire fiow shall be available from any ad,�acent hydrant(s) in
the system.
6. Provide written certificatton from the appropriate water company having
jurisdiction that hydrant(s) will be installed and will produce the
required fire flow, or ar�ange ffeld inspection by the fire departme�t
prior to request for final inspection.
7. Prior to the application for a building permit, the developer shali
furnish the original and two copies of the water system plan to the
County Fire Depertment for review. No building permit shall be issued
untfl the water system pian has been approved by the County Fire Chief.
Upon approval , the original wiii be retu�ned. One copy will be sent to
the responsible inspecting authority.
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Plans shall conform to fire hydrant types. location and spacing, and
rne system shall meet the fire flow requirements. Plans snall be
; igned by a registered civil engineer and may be signed by the local
water company with the following certification: "I certify that the
des �gn or the water system is in accordance with the requirements
prescribed by the Riverside County Fire Oepartment". "System nas been
designed to provide a minimum gallon per minute flow of 1500, Z5�)0.
3000".
8. The required fire flow may be adjusted at a later point in the permit
process to reflect changes in design. construction, rype. area
separations. or built- �n fire protectio� measures such as a fully Fire
sprinklered building.
9. Comply with Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, adopted
January I , 1990, for all occupancies.
l0. Install a complete fire sprinkier system per NFPA 13. The post
ind�cator valve and fire department connection shall be located to tne
front, not less than 25 ' from the building and within 50' of an
approved hydrant. This applies to all buildings with 5000 square feet
or more building area as measured by the building footprint, including
overhangs which are sprinklered per NFPA l3. The building area of
additional Floors is added in for a cumulative total . Exempted are one
and two family dweiiings.
ll . (nstall a fire alarm (water flow) as requi�ed by the Uniform Building
Code 3803 for sprinkler system. Install tamper alarms on all suppiy
and control valves for sprinkler systems.
12. Certain designated areas will be required to be maintained as fire
lanes and shall be clearly marked by painting and/or signs approved by
the fire marshal .
l3. install a fire alarm as required by the Uniform Building Code and/or
Uniform Fire Code. Minimum requirement is UL central station
monitoring of sprinkler system per NFPA 71 and 72. Alarm plans are
required for all UL central station monitored systems. systems wnere
any interior devices are required or used. (U.F.C. 14-103 ta) )
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. In addition to the above, a 408C fire extinguisher
is required for cortmercial kitchens.
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l5. AI1 buildings shall be accessible by an all-weather roadway extending
to within 150' of all portions of the exterior walls af the first
story. The roadway shall not be less than 24' of unobstructed width
and 13'b" of verticai 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
orovided with a minimum 45' radius turn-around (55' in indu5trial
deve�opments) . Fountains or garden islands placed in the middle of
these turn-arounds shali not exceed a 5' radius or 10' diameter, City
standards may be more restrictive.
t6. Contact the fire department for a final inspection prior to occupancy.
l7. Commercial buildings shall have illuminated addresses of a size
approved by the city.
l8. a11 fire sprinkler systems. fixed fire suppression systems and alarm
plans must be submitted separately for approval prior to construction.
Subcontractors should contact the fire marshai 'S office for submittat
requirements.
Other:
1 . Existing hydrants at site may fulfill hydrant-fire flow requirements if
A)flow is 1500 gpm or better; B) building fully sprinklered per NFPA
13; C) hydrants are super as described in No. 6.
2. If driveway overhead clearance is less than 13'6" it must be clearly
marked with true clearance height.
3. Conditions sub,ject to change with new ordtnances, codes or periods
longer than one year.
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EXHIBIT "A"
Pursuant to Title 14, Division 6, Article 7, Section 15083, of the
California Administrative Code.
NEG/1TIVE DECLARATION
CASE NO. : PP 91-8
APPIICANTtPRO.JECT SPONSOR:
Mir_hael Buccino
74-133 El Paseo, Suite 9
Palm Oesert. CA 92260
PRO.IECT DESCRIPTION/LOCATION: A 5400 square foot office buiiding on the
south side of Fred Waring Orive between San Pablo Avenue and San Pascual
Avenue.
The Director of the Department of Community Development, City of �alm
Desert. California, has found that the described project 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 i� the project to avoid potentiaily significant
effects. may also be found attached.
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R N A. DIAZ TE
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY D ELOPMENT
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