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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RES 91-006RESOLUTION N0. 91-6 � A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF AN 80,300 SQUARE FOOT COMMERCIAL RETAIL PROJECT ON AN 8.5 ACRE SITE AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF FRED WARING DRIVE AND TOWN CENTER WAY. CASE NO. PP 90-23 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on the lOth day of January, 1991, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the request by Enjoy Development for approval of a precise plan to allow construction of an 80,300 square feet commercial retail project on a 8.5 acre site at the southeast corner of Fred Waring Drive and Town Center Way; 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. SO-89," in that the director of community development has determined that the project is consistent with the previously approved Ahmanson Commercial Development Plan for which a final Environmental Impact Report has been certified; 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 city council did find the following facts and reasons to exist to justify granting approval of said precise plan: 1. The design of the precise plan will not substantially depreciate property values, nor be materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity. 2. The precise plan will not unreasonably interfere with the use or enjoyment of property in the vicinity by the occupants thereof for lawful purposes. 3. The precise plan will not endanger the public peace, health, safety or general welfare. 4. The precise plan is consistent with the intent of the Ahmanson Commercial Development Plan, PC(3) zone, Commercial Core Area Specific Plan and 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. 2. That approval of Precise Plan PP 90-23 is hereby granted for reasons subject to the attached conditions. RESULUTION NO. 91-6 _ � w PASSED, APPROVED and RDOPTED at a regular meeting of tYie Palm Desert City Council, held on this 14th day of February, 1991, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN; BENSON, CRITES, KELLY, WILSON, SNYDER NONE NONE NONE �'�/'!,�' WALTER H. SNYDER, May e%TEST : � / _ A/' . -� i'� .� , SHEILA R. GI LIGAN, City of Palm �Deser� JW/tm ty Clerk alifornia �! � 2 RESOLUTION NO. 91-6 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL CASE NO. PP 90-23 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. Construction of portion of said project shall commence within one year from the date of final approval unless an extension of time is granted; otherwise said approval shall become null, void and of no effect whatsoever. 3. 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. 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 form 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. 5. 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. 6. All future occupants of the buildings shall compiy with parking requirements of the zoning ordinance. 7. A detailed parking lot and building lighting plan shall be submitted to staff for approval, subject to applicable lighting standards, plan to be prepared by a qualified lighting engineer. 3 RESULUTION N0. 91-6 � � All sidewalk plans shall be reviewed and approved by the department of public works prior to architectural review commission submittal. Project is subject to Art in Public Places fee per Ordinance No. 473. 10. Final landscape parking lot tree drought tolerant technology. plans shall comply with proposed August 24, 1989 planting master plan. Landscaping shall emphasis plant materials and water conserving irrigation 11. Applicant agrees to maintain the landscaping required to be installed pursuant to these conditions. Applicant will enter irito an agreement to maintain said landscaping for the life of the project, which agreement shall be notarized and which agreement shall be recorded. It is the specific intent of the parti�s that this condition and agreement run with the land and bind suc �ssors and assigns. 12. Commercial recycling facilities shall be provided on site and an organized program shall be implemented in the center with required tenant participation as requirement of lease. 13. Units 81 and B2 shall be reserved for professional offices only as required to meet the Fred Waring office restriction. 14. Project shall be subject to all applicable provisions of the Ahmanson Commercial Development Agreement including participation in People Mover Program and payment of housing mitigation fees. Public Works 1. Drainage fees, in accordance with Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 26-49 shall be paid prior to issuance of any permits associated with this project. 2. Any drainage facilities construction required for this project shall be contingent upon a drainage study prepared by a registered civil engineer that is reviewed and approved by the Department of Public Works prior to start of construction. 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 and Caltrans standards. Improvements shall include, but not be limited to the following: * Construction of the perimeter sidewalks in an appropriate size and configuration along ali property frontages. � 4 RESOLUTION N0. 91-6 * Construction of bus bays and bus shelters in accordance with Sunline Transit Agency specifications and city specifications. * Modifications to the existing Town Center Way median island as folZows--Phase 1: Redesign median to accommodate southbound left-turns into southerly driveway, Phase 2: Redesign median island to prohibit left-turn exit from southerly driveway. Phase 2 will be required if the Town Center Fire Station is abandoned. * Construction of deceleration/right-turn lane and exit flare for Fred Waring Drive entry/exit. * Modification of west bound Fred Waring Drive left-turn lane to provide dual left-turns for west bound to south bound traffic. 4. Signalization fees, in accordance with City of Palm Desert Resolution Nos. 79-7 and 79-55, shall be paid prior to issuance of any permits associated with this project. 5. 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 to be approved by the Public Works Department and a surety posted to guarantee the installation of all required offsite improvements priar to permit issuance. C� � � All public and private improvements shall be inspected by the Department of Public works and a standard inspection fee shali be paid prior to issuance of grading permits. All existing overhead utility lines shall be placed underground in accordance with the Palm Desert Municipal Code. Landscaping maintenance on the property frontages shall be provided by the property owner. 9. In accordance with Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 26.44, complete grading plans/site improvement plans and specifications shall be submitted to the Director of Public Works for checking and approval prior to issuance of any permits. In addition to ali standard engineering design parameters, the plan shall address appropriate circulation-related issues. 10. The following revisions to the site plan shall be incorporated in the final site improvement/grading plan: 5 RESOLUTION NO. 91-6 * Continuous planter islands shall be installed at all parking lot stalls. * The southerly Town Center Way access shall be widened to a minimum of 30 feet. * Traffic channelization for the northerly Town Center Way access shall consis� of 15 foot wide ingress/egress isles with a 10 foot wide median island separating the lanes. * Loading zone and handicap parking areas for building "B" need to be clearly identified. 11. Traffic safety striping on Fred Waring drive and Town Center Way shall be provided to the specifications of the Director of Public Works and shall include the use of approved thermoplastic pain and raised pavement markers. A traffic control plan must be submitted to, and approved by, the Director of Public Works prior to the placement of any pavement markings. 12. Any and al� offsite improvements sha be preceded by the approval of plans and the issuance of valid ancroachment permits by the Department of Public Works. 13. Proposed building pad elevations are subject to review and modification in accordance with Chapter 27 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code. Riverside County Fire Department: 1. With respect to the conditions of approvaZ regarding the above referenced plan check the Fire Department recommends the following fire protection measures be provided in accordance with City Municipal Code, NFPA, UFC, and UBC and/or recognized Fire Protection Standards: The Fire Department is required to set a minimum fire flow for the remodel or construction of all commercial buildings per Uniform Fire Code Sec_ 10.301C. 2. Provide, or shaw 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. 3. A fire flow of 1500 gpm for a 1 hour duration at 20 psi residual operating pressure must be available before any combustible material is place on the job site. � RESOLUTION NO. 91-6 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 buildings(s) as measured along approved vehicular travelways. Hydrants installed below 3000' elevation shall be of the "wet barrel" type. 5. Provide written cer�ification 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 adjacent 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. Comply with Title 19 of the California Administrative Code. A occupancies 50+ occupant load. 10. Install a complete fire sprinkler system per NFPA 13. 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 a n approved hydrant. All buildings. 11. Install a fire alarm (waterflow) as required by the Uniform Building Code. 3802, for sprinkler system. 7 RESOLUTION NO. 91-6 12. Install tamper alarm on supply valve for sprinkler systems. 13. certain designated areas will be required to be maintained as fire lanes. 14. Install a fire alarm as required by the Uniform Building Code and/or Uniform Fire Cod. Minimum central station monitoring of sprinkler system. 15. Install portable fire extinguishers per NFPA, Pamphlet #10, but not less than 2AlOBC in rating. Fire extinguishers must not be over 75' walking distance. 16. Install a Hood/Duct automatic fire extinguishing system. Commercial cooking facilities. 17. Install a dust collecting system as per the Uniform Building Code, Section 910a and Uniform Fire Code Section 76.102. Dust producing industrial if any. 18. 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 be not 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. 19. A dead end single access over 500' in length may require a secondary access, sprinklers or other mitigative measure. 20. A second access is required. This can be accomplished by two main access pints from main roadway or an emergency gated access into an adjoining development. 21. Contact the Fire Department for a final inspection prior to occupancy. 22. Access is a problem: 1) We have no means of entry if approaching from the east or north. 2) Need to fix interior parking lot access to building A1 by providing drive through access on east side of that building. � RESOLUTION NO. 91-6 3) Rear access at southeast corner of complex is too tight. It , looks like you will have to give up one parking space to make radius work. � City Council Conditions: 1. That the signage program come back to the city council for review. 2. That the building facade use different shades of color for different indentations. 3. That stamped concrete be continued on and around aside from the public rest areas. 4. That the fountain to be placed in the courtyard needs to be done in consultation with the city's Art-in-Public Places Subcommittee so that their expressions can be included. 5. The building be pulled back from the corner to give sufficient spaces for statement of public art and minimum loss of parking spaces and to provide adequate landscaping. JW/wj �