HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RES 94-110RESOLUTION NO. 94-110
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM DESERT, CALTFORNIA, APPROVING A NEGATIVE
DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND A PRECISE
PLAN TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A 5745 SQUARE FOOT
ONE STORY OFFICE BUILDING AND A 2567 SQUARE FOOT
TWO STORY OFFICE/ RETAIL BUILDING AT 42-575
WASHINGTON STREET.
CASE NO. PP 94-5
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California,
did on the 13th day of October, 1994, hold a duly noticed public
hearing to consider the request of DRS. FRANK AND JANET KERRIGAN for
approval of 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 project will not have
an adverse impact on the environment and a Negative Declaration of
Environmental Impact has been prepared; 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 approving said precise plan:
1. The design of the proposed project is compatible with the
existing and proposed land uses in the vicinity.
2. The design of the precise plan will not substantially
depreciate property values, nor be materially injurious to
properties or improvements in the vicinity.
3. The precise plan will not unreasonably interfere with the use
or enjoyment of property in the vicinity by the occupants
thereof for lawful purposes.
4. 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 council in this case.
2. That Precise Plan 94-5 is hereby approved, subject to the
attached conditions.
RESOLUTION NO. 94-1+�
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meetinq of the Palm
Desert City Council, held on this 13 tn day of ocTosEx , 1994, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES : BENSOI3, KELLY, SNYDER, WILSON
NOES : NONE
ABSENT; CRITES
AB S TA I N; NONE
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SHEILA R.-GILLIGAN,� ity Clerk
City of Palm Deser� Califurnia
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. PP 94-5
Department of Cammunity Develapment:
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 a 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 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. Al1 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.
8. All sidewalk plans shall be reviewed and approved by the
department of public works prior ta architectural review
commission submittal.
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9. Project is subject to Art in Public Places fee per Ordinance No.
473.
Department of Public Works:
1. Drainage fees, in accordance with Section 26.49 of the Palm Llaeat
Municipal Code and Ordinance No. 653, 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. Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fees (T.U.M.F.) in accordance
with City of Palm Desert ordinances shall be paid prior to the
issuance of building permits.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Landscaping maintenance on Washington Street and Dudley Drive
shall be the responsibility of the property owner.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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. 5uch
improvements shall include, but not be limited to construction 6
full height curb and gutter and asphalt pavement to match,
installation of concrete sidewalk in an appropriate size and
configuration and installation of concrete drive approach all in
accordance with appropriate city standards. "As-built" plans
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shall be submitted to, and approved by, the Director of Public
Works prior to the acceptance af the improvements by the City.
10. As required under Section 12.16 and 26.44 of the Palm Desert
Municipal Code, all existing utilities shall be placed underground
per each respective utility district's recommendation. If
determined to be unfeasible, the applicant 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 subject
undergrounding.
11. 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.
12. Size, number and location of driveways shall be to the
specifications of the Department of Public Works with one
driveway approach permitted to serve this property.
13. Building pad elevations for the proposed project are subject t o
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 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. 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 placed on the job site.
3. Provide, or show there exists a water system capable of providing
a potential gallon per minute flow of 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.
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 150' from any portion of the building(s) as measured along
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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. 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."
"System has been designed to provide a minimum gallon per minute
flow of 1500, 2500, 3000."
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 such as a
fully fire sprinklered building.
8. Comply with Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations,
adopted January 1, 1990, for all occupancies.
9. 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. This applies to all buildings with 3000
square feet or more building area as measured by the building
footprint, including overhangs which are sprinklered per NFPA 13.
The building area of additional floors is added in for a
cumulative total. Exempted are one and two family dwellings.
10. Install a fire alarm (water flow) as required by the Uniform
Building Code 3803 for sprinkler system. Install tamper alarms on
all supply and control valves for sprinkler systems.
11. 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.
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12. 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 40BC fire
extinguisher is required for commercial kitchens.
13. 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 S' radius or 10' diameter. City standards may be
more restrictive.
14. Contact the fire
occupancy.
department for a final inspection prior to
15. This project may require licens�
agencies. Applicant should prepare
the proposed usage to facilitate ca
made with the Office of the State Fi
an opinion and a classification
information and a copy of the letter
to the fire department so that
ng and/or review by state
a letter of intent detailing
�e review. Contact should be
re Marshal (818-960-6441) for
of- occupancy type. This
of intent should be submitted
proper requirements may be
specified during the review process. Typically this applies to
educational, day care, institutional, health care, etc.
16. Commercial buildings shall have illuminated addresses of a size
approved by the city.
17. All fire sprinkler systems, fixed fire suppression systems and
alarm plans must be submitted separately for approval prior to
construction. Subcontractors should contact the fire marshal's
office submittal requirements.
18. Conditions subject to change with adoption of new codes,
ordinances, laws, or when building permits are not obtained within
twelve months.
Department of Building & Safety:
1. All new and existing (northern property line) overhead electrical
distribution lines, telephones, cable antenna television and
similar service wires or cables, which are adjacent to the
property being developed, shall be installed underground as part
of development from the nearest existing pole not on the property
being developed per Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 25.56.110.
The developer or owner is responsible for complying with these
requirements per Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 25.56.130.
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EXHIBIT A
Pursuant to Title 14, Division 6, Article 7, Section 15083, of the
California Administrative Code.
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
CASE NOS: PP 94-5
APPLICANT/PROJECT SPONSOR: Drs. Frank and Janet Kerrigan
40-100 Washington Street
Bermuda Dunes, CA 92201
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/LOCATION: A 5745 square foot one story office
building and a 2567 square foot two story office/retail building at 42-
575 Washington Street.
The Director of the Department of Community Development, City of Palm
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 in the project to avoid
potentially significant effects, may also be found attached.
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RAMON A. DIAZ
DIRECTOR OF COMMUN �
October 13, 1994
DATE
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