HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RES 00-065RESOLUTION NO. 00-65
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A PRECISE PLAN OF
DESIGN FOR A 5,700 SQUARE FOOT SINGLE STORY
PROFESSIONAL OFFICE BUILDING AND NEGATIVE
DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AS IT RELATES
THERETO FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF
SAN PABLO, 44-550 SAN PABLO AVENUE.
CASE NO. PP 00-05
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on the 25th
day of May, 2000, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the request of CARL L.
KARCHER for approval of the project described above; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has recommended approval by adoption of its
Resolution No. 1988; and
WHEREAS, said application has complied with the requirements of the "City of Palm
Desert Procedures to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act, Resolution No.
00-24", in that the Director of Community Development has determined that the project will
not have a significant 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 persons desiring to be heard, said City Council did find the
following facts and reasons to exist to justify granting approval of said request:
1. The precise plan is consistent with the intent and purpose of the O.P. zone
district.
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.
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2. That approval of Precise Plan 00-05 is hereby granted, subject to the attached
conditions.
3. That a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact, Exhibit A attached, is
hereby certified.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert City
Council, held on this 25th , day of May , 2000, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: BENSON, FERGUSON, KELLY, CRITES
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: SPIEGEL
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST: '
RACHELLE KLASSEN, Acting City Clerk
City of Palm Desert, California
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BUFORD A. ' ITES, Mayor
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. PP 00-05
Department of Community Development:
1. The development of the property shall conform substantially with exhibits on file with
the Department of Community Development, 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
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 and shall include a recycling program.
6. Project is subject to Art in Public Places program per Palm Desert Municipal Code
Chapter 4.10. Method of compliance shall be established prior to completion of the
Architectural Review Commission process.
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
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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. The final landscape
plan shall include a long-term maintenance program specifying among other matters
appropriate watering times, fertilization and pruning for various times of the year for
the specific materials to be planted, as well as periodic replacement of materials. All
to be consistent with the Property Maintenance Ordinance (Ordinance No. 801) and
the approved landscape plan.
8. All future occupants of the buildings shall comply with parking requirements in
Section 25.58 of the Zoning Ordinance.
9. All sidewalk plans shall be reviewed and approved by the Department of Public Works
prior to Architectural Review Commission submittal.
10. Final landscape plans shall comply with the parking lot tree planting master plan and
shall be approved by the Architectural Review Commission.
11. The project shall be subject to all applicable fees at time of issuance of building
permits including, but not limited to, Art in Public Places, TUMF, School Mitigation
and Housing Mitigation fees.
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. 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
grading permit. Such improvements shall include, but not be limited to, city standard
concrete 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.
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4. All private driveways and parking Tots shall be inspected by the engineering
department and a standard inspection fee paid prior to the issuance of a grading
permit.
5. 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.
6. Landscaping maintenance on San Pablo Avenue shall be the responsibility of the
property owner.
7. Any and all offsite improvements shall be preceded by the approval of plans by the
Director of Public Works and the issuance of a valid encroachment permit by the
Department of Public Works.
8. 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. The driveway design shall be a minimum width of twenty-four feet and
shall be located approximately 100 feet south of the north project property boundary.
9. 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 a grading permit.
10. Building pad elevations for the proposed development are subject to review and
approval in accordance with Section 27 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code.
1 1 . The applicant shall comply with the provisions of Palm Desert Municipal Code Section
24.12, Fugitive Dust (PM10) Control.
Riverside County Fire Department:
1. With respect to the conditions of approval regarding the above referenced plan check,
Fire Department recommends the following fire protection measures be provided in
accordance with City Municipal Codes, appropriate NFPA Standards, 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 California Fire Code Sec. 10.301 C.
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2. A fire flow of 1500 gpm for a 1 hour duration at 20 psi residual operating pressure
must be available before any combustible materials are placed on the job site.
3. Provide, or show there exists, a water system capable of providing a potential gallon
per minute flow of 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"x4"x2-1 /2"x2-
1 /2"), located not less than 25' nor more than 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. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. Install portable fire extinguishers per NFPA, Pamphlet #10, but not less than 2A10BC
in rating. Fire extinguishers must not be over 75 feet walking distance. In addition
to the above, a 40BC extinguisher is required for commercial kitchens.
10. Commercial buildings shall have illuminated addresses of a size approved by the city.
1 1 . 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 for submittal requirements.
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EXHIBIT A
Pursuant to Title 14, Division 6, Article 6 (commencing with section 15070) of the
California Code of Regulations.
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
CASE NO: PP 00-05
APPLICANT/PROJECT SPONSOR:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/LOCATION:
Carl L. Karcher
72-875 Fred Waring Drive, Suite C
Palm Desert, CA 92260
A precise plan of design and Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact for a 5,700
square foot single story office building on part of the above property, specifically three lots
on the east side of San Pablo known as 44-550 San Pablo.
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.
PHILIP D LL DA E
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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