HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RES 93-101RESOLUTION NO. 93-101
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA APPROVING AN
AMENDMENT TO A PRECISE PLAN REMOVING A CITY
COUNCIL CONDITION THAT THE BUILDING FACADE FOR
TOWN CENTER PLAZA USE DIFFERENT SHADES OF
COLOR FOR DIFFERENT INDENTATIONS
CASE NO.: PP 90-23 Amendment No. 1
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Palm Desert,
California did on the 17th day of November, 1993 hold a duly
noticed public hearing to consider the request of ENJOY DEVELOPMENT
for the above mentioned amendment; 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
project qualifies as a Class I categorical exemption for purposes
of 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 granting approval
of said amendment:
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.
3.
The precise plan will not unreasonably interfere with the
use or enjoyment of property in the vicinity of the
occupants thereof for lawful purposes.
The precise plan will not endanger the public peace,
health, safety or general welfare.
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 commission in this case.
2. That approval of Precise Plan 90-23 Amendment No. 1 is
hereby granted for reasons subject to the attached
conditions.
RESOLUTION NO. 93-101
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm
Desert City Council, held on this 17th day of November, 1993, by
the following vote, to wit:
AYES: BENSON, CRITES, KELLY, SNYDER, WILSON
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE N0. PP 90-23 Amendment No. 1
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 from the following agencies:
Coachella Valley Water District
Palm Desert Architectural Review 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 comply 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.
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8. All sidewalk plans shall be reviewed and approved by the
department of public works prior to architectural review
commission submittal.
9. Project is subject to Art-In-Public-Places fee per Ordinance
No. 473.
10. Final landscape plans shall comply with proposed August 24,
1989 parking lot tree planting master plan. Landscaping shall
emphasize drought tolerant plant materials and water
conserving irrigation technology.
11. 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 project, 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.
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. 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 Department:
1. Drainage fees, in accordance with the 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 include, but not be limited ta the following:
* Construction of the perimeter sidewalks in an
appropriate size and configuration along all
property frontages.
* Construction of bus bays and bus shelters in
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accordance with Sunline Transit Agency
specifications and city specifications.
* Modifications to the existing Town Center Way
median island as follows--Phase 1: Redesign median
to accotnmodate 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
improvements 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 prior to permit issuance.
6. All public and private improvements shall be inspected by the
Department of Public Works and a standard inspection fee shall
be paid prior to issuance of grading permits.
7. All existinq overhead utility lines shall be placed
underground in accordance with the Palm Desert Municipal Code.
8. Landscaping maintenance on the property frontage 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 all standard engineering design
parameters, the plan shall address appropriate circulation
related issues.
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10. The following revisions to the site plan shall be incorporated
in the final site improvement/grading plan:
* 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 consist 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 all offsite improvements shall be preceded by the
approval of plans and the issuance of valid encroachment
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 approval 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 Section 10.301C.
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
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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 one hour duration at 20 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 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 tully 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".
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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 an approved hydrant. All buildings.
11. Install a fire alarm (waterflow) as required by the Uniform
Building Code 3802, for sprinkler system.
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
andlor Uniform Fire Code. Minimum central station monitoring
of sprinkler system.
15. Install portable fire extinquishers per NFPA, Pamphlet No. 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 any 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 points from main roadway or an emergency gated
access into an adjoining development.
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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 f ix interior parking lot access to building A1 by
providing drive through access on east side of that
building.
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 stamped concrete be continued on and around side from the
public rest areas.
3. That the fountain to be placed in the courtyard needs to be
done in consultation with the city's Art-In-Public-Places sub-
committee so that their expressions can be included.
4. 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.
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