HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Resolution _6081- Case 3.3011 'Wells Fargo'RESOLUTION NO.6081
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONSTRUCTION OF A
BANK BUILDING WITHIN "THE SPRINGS" COMMERCIAL
COMPLEX, LOCATED ON THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF GENE
AUTRY TRAIL AND RAMON ROAD, PD-291, APN: 677-420-032.
WHEREAS, Geiger LLC., owner, has fled an application with the City pursuant to
Section 9.62 of the Municipal Code, Section 94.03.00 of the Zoning Ordinance, and
Section 92,25.00 of the Zoning Ordinance, for an Architectural Application, Case
3.3011, to allow construction of a commercial bank building within PD-291 "The
Springs"; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, a Final
Environmental Impact Report was previously adopted by the City Council on October
19, 2005. Pursuant to Section 15162 of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA), the preparation of further documentation is not necessary since the
circumstances surrounding the project have not changed. The present project could not,
therefore, result in any new environmental impacts beyond those already identified and
assessed in the adopted Environmental Impact Report.
WHEREAS, on February 13, 2007, the Architectural Advisory Committee reviewed the
proposed project and voted 6-1 to recommended approval of the architecture to the
Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, on March 28, 2007 a meeting was held by the Planning Commission in
accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has carefully reviewed and considered all of the
evidence presented in connection with the hearing on the project, including but not
limited to the staff report, all written and oral testimony presented.
THE PLANNING COMMISSION HEREBY FINDS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA Guidelines, a
Final Environmental Impact Report was previously adopted by the City
Council on October 19, 2005. Pursuant to Section 15162 of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the preparation of further
documentation is not necessary since the circumstances surrounding the
project have not changed. The present project could not, therefore, result
in any new environmental impacts beyond those already identified and
assessed in the adopted Environmental Impact Report.
Section 2: Pursuant to Section 94.04.00 of the Zoning Ordinance, the Planning
Commission finds:
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9. Site layout, orientation, location of structures and relationship to one
another and to open spaces and topography. Definition of pedestrian and
vehicular areas, i.e., sidewalks as distinct from parking lot areas;
Access throughout the proposed project is designed according to the
requirements of the Uniform Building Code and ADA rules, including
accessible pathways, handicapped parking spaces and vehicular access.
The building is oriented in the commercial complex relative to the other
buildings, adjoining landscaping and parking.
2. Harmonious relationship with existing and proposed adjoining
developments and in the context of the immediate
neighborhood/community, avoiding both excessive variety and
monotonous repetition, but allowing similarity of style, if warranted;
The proposed building is harmonious with the commercial complex
because it is also contemporary architecture that uses the same colors
and materials. The consistency of architectural style, similar landscape
plant materials, and setbacks creates harmony with the existing complex
and surrounding neighborhood.
3. Maximum height, area, setbacks and overall mass, as well as parts of
any structure (buildings, walls, screens, towers or signs) and effective
concealment of all mechanical equipment,
The twenty-five foot high mass of the building and setbacks are compliant
with the requirements of the approved Planned Development District PD-
291. Parking is adequate, the landscape provides adequate screening
and shading, and all mechanical equipment will be concealed.
4. Building design, materials and colors to be sympathetic with desert
surroundings, AND 5. Harmony of materials, colors and composition of
those elements of a structure, including overhangs, roofs, and
substructures, which are visible simultaneously; AND 6. Consistency of
composition and treatment;
The building includes a variety of embellishments such as the stone
veneer, sunshades, and decorative paving create harmony because they
are consistent with materials inside the development and similar to
materials in the surrounding area. The proposed color palette reflects
colors found in the surrounding mountains and desert vegetation.
7. Location and type of planting, with regard for desert climate conditions.
Preservation of specimen and landmark trees upon a site, with proper
irrigation to insure maintenance of all plant materials,
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The landscape design proposes drought tolerant trees, shrubs, and
groundcover. Emitters will deliver water to each individual plant, therefore
practicing water efficient irrigation methods.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, based upon the foregoing, the Planning
Commission hereby finds that the proposed Final Development Plan for a bank building
in Pad E to be in substantial conformance with PD-291 and approves Architectural
Application Case 3.3011 — MAJ, subject to those conditions set forth in the attached
Exhibit A, which are to be satisfied unless otherwise specified.
ADOPTED this 2e day of March, 2007.
AYES:
7 1 Hochanadel/Cohen/MarantztRing lei n/Hutcheson/C affery/Scott
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
ATTEST:
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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
EXHIBIT A
Case 3.3011
Pad "En of Planned Development District PD-291 ("Wells Fargo")
Northeast Corner of Ramon Road and Gene Autry Trail
March 28, 2007
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Before final acceptance of the project, all conditions listed below shall be completed to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer, the Director of Planning Services, the Chief of Police,
the Fire Chief or their designee, depending on which department recommended the
condition.
Any agreements, easements or covenants required to be entered into shall be in a form
approved by the City Attorney.
PROJECT SPECIFIC CONDITIONS
1. The proposed project shall adhere to all pertinent conditions of approval from PD -291.
Administrative
1. The proposed development of the premises shall conform to all applicable
regulations of the Palm Springs Zoning Ordinance, Municipal Code, or any other
City Codes, ordinances and resolutions which supplement the zoning district
regulations.
2. The owner shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Palm Springs,
its agents, officers, and employees from any claim, action, or proceeding against
the City of Palm Springs or its agents, officers or employees to attach, set aside,
void or annul, an approval of the City of Palm Springs, its legislative body,
advisory agencies, or administrative officers concerning Case 3.3011. The City
of Palm Springs will promptly notify the applicant of any such claim, action, or
proceeding against the City of Palm Springs and the applicant will either
undertake defense of the matter and pay the City's associated legal costs or will
advance funds to pay for defense of the matter by the City Attorney. If the City of
Palm Springs fails to promptly notify the applicant of any such claim, action or
proceeding or fails to cooperate fully in the defense, the applicant shall not,
thereafter, be responsible to defend, indemnify, or hold harmless the City of
Palm Springs. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the City retains the right to settle
or abandon the matter without the applicant's consent but should it do so, the
City shall waive the indemnification herein, except, the City's decision to settle or
abandon a matter following an adverse judgment or failure to appeal, shall not
cause a waiver of the indemnification rights herein. 0
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3. That the property owner(s) and successors and assignees in interest shall
maintain and repair the improvements including and without limitation sidewalks,
bikeways, parking areas, landscape, irrigation, lighting, signs, walls, and fences
between the curb and property line, including sidewalk or bikeway easement
areas that extend onto private property, in a first class condition, free from waste
and debris, and in accordance with all applicable law, rules, ordinances and
regulations of all federal, state, and local bodies and agencies having jurisdiction
at the property owner's sole expense. This condition shall be included in the
recorded covenant agreement for the property if required by the City.
4. Signage: Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall submit for
review and approval a separate sign application showing all proposed signage
for the site in keeping with the approved Comprehensive Sign Program. The
sign shall be integrally designed with the site landscaping and architecture and
incorporate reference to comments received during Architectural Advisory review
of PD-291. In no case shall roof top advertising be permitted.
FINAL DESIGN
5. An exterior lighting plan in accordance with Zoning Ordinance Section
93.21.00, Outdoor Lighting Standards, shall be submitted for review and
approval by the Director of Planning Services prior to the issuance of building
permits. Manufacturers cut sheets of all exterior lighting on the building and in
the landscaping shall be submitted for approval prior to issuance of a building
permit. If lights are proposed to be mounted on buildings, down -lights shall be
utilized.
6. Prior to issuance of the first certificate of occupancy, the roof and all equipment
on the roof shall be a consistent earth tone color to be approved by the Director
of Planning Services.
7. All roof mounted mechanical equipment shall be screened from all adjacent at
grade vantage points both existing and future per Section 9303.00 of the
Zoning Ordinance. The screening shall be considered as an element of the
overall design and must blend with the architectural design of the building(s).
The exterior elevations and roof plans of the buildings shall indicate any fixtures
or equipment to be located on the roof of the building, the equipment heights,
and type of screening. Parapet walls shall be at least 6" above the tallest piece
of roof mounted equipment for the purpose of screening. Cross sections of the
parapet walls and manufacturers cut sheets for each piece of roof mounted
mechanical equipment shall be required prior to issuance of building permits.
8. No exterior downspouts shall be permitted on any facade on the proposed
building(s) which are visible from adjacent streets or residential and commercial
areas.
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9. Submit plans meeting City standard for approval on the proposed trash and
recyclable materials enclosure prior to issuance of a building permit.
10. No sirens, outside paging or any type of signalization will be permitted, except
approved alarm systems.
11. Final landscaping, irrigation, exterior lighting, and fencing plans shall be
submitted for approval by the Department of Planning Services prior to
issuance of a building permit. Landscape plans shall be approved by the
Riverside County Agricultural Commissioner's Office prior to submittal to the
City of Palm Springs.
12. The entire parking lot and all drive -through facilities must adequately screened
by 4'-0" tall decorative walls and/or berms. The walls should include decorative
block, cap and pilasters and berms architecturally integrated with the site
architecture. Walls and berms must include landscaping, including trees and
shrubs.
13. Landscaping shall include a mixture of 24", 36", 46" and 60" box size trees. All
trees shall be allowed to grow to full form and height and shall not be topped or
excessively trimmed.
14. Shading requirements for parking lot areas as set forth in Section 9306.00 of
the Zoning Ordinance shall be met. Details to be provided with final landscape
plan. A minimum 50% of the parking area must be shaded. Tree wells shall be
provided within the parking lot and shall have a planting area of six feet in
diameter/width.
15. The project is subject to the City of Palm Springs Water Efficient Landscape
Ordinance. The applicant shall submit an application for Final Landscape
Document Package to the Director of Planning Services for review and
approval prior to the issuance of a building permit. Refer to Chapter 8.60 of the
Municipal Code for specific requirements.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
16. Plot Plan: Prior to completion of the project, a 8.5"x11" plot plan shall be
provided to the fire department. This shall clearly show all access points, fire
hydrants, knox box locations, fire department connections, unit identifiers, main
electrical panel locations, sprinkler riser and fire alarm locations. Large projects
may require more than one page.
17. Premises Identification: Approved numbers or addresses shall be provided
for all new and existing buildings in such a position as to be plainly visible and
legible from the street or road fronting the property. (901.4.4 CFC)
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18. Fire Hydrant Flow: The required fire hydrant flow for this project is 1,000
GPM.
19. Automatic Fire Sprinklers: An approved, automatic Fire Sprinkler System is
required.
20. Fire Department Connections: Fire Department connections shall be visible
and accessible, have two 2.5 inch NST female inlets, and have an approved
check valve located as close to the FDC as possible. All FDC's shall have
KNOX locking protective caps. Contact the fire prevention secretary at 760-
323-8186 for a KNOX application form.
21. Fire Hydrant & FDC Location: A public commercial fire hydrant is required
within 30 feet of the Fire Department Connection (FDC). A field analysis of
existing hydrants has not been conducted to verify hydrant location or
availability. This comment is included to make you aware that additional fire
hydrants may be required.
22. Location of Fire Department Connections: The connection inlets must face
the street, and be located on the street side of the building. The face of the
inlets shall be 18 inches horizontal from the back edge of sidewalk (or back of
curb, if no sidewalk), and shall be 36 to 44 inches in height to center of inlets
above finished grade. No landscape planting, walls, or other obstructions are
permitted within 3 feet of Fire Department connections. The FDC and
supporting piping shall be painted OSHA safety red.
23. The address of the building served shall be clearly indicated on the Fire
Department Connection (FDC). A sign with this information shall be placed on
or near the FDC. The sign shall be constructed of metal. The sign face,
lettering, and attachment shall be made of weather and vandal resistant
materials. Sign background will be bright red. Letters will be bright white. Sign
format will be substantially as follows:
i. F. D. C.
ii. SERVES
iii. 425
b. S. SUNRISE WAY
ALL BLDGS. IN COMPLEX
24. Valve and water -flow monitoring: All valves controlling the fire sprinkler
system water supply, and all water -flow switches, shall be electrically monitored
where the number of sprinklers is one hundred or more. (Twenty or more in
Group I, Divisions 1 A and 1.2 occupancies.) All control valves shall be locked
in the open position. Valve and water -flow alarm and trouble signals shall be
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distinctly different and shall be automatically transmitted to an approved central
station. (1003.3.1 CFC) 0
25. Fire Extinguisher Requirements: Provide one 2-A:10-B:C portable fire
extinguisher for every 75 feet of floor or grade travel distance for normal
hazards. Show proposed extinguisher locations on the plans. (1002.1 CFC)
Extinguishers shall be mounted in a visible, accessible location 3 to 5 feet
above floor level. Preferred location is in the path of exit travel or near an exit
door.
26. Ventilating Hood & Duct Systems: A ventilating hood and duct system
shall be provided for commercial -type food heat -processing equipment that
produces grease -laden vapors. (1005.1 CFC)
27. Fire extinguishing system required: Approved automatic fire extinguishing
systems shall be provided for the protection of commercial type cooking
equipment. (1005.2.1 CFC)
28. Fire Alarm System: Fire Alarm System required. Installation shall comply with
the requirements of NFPA 72.
29. Audible Water Flow Alarms: An approved audible sprinkler flow alarm
(Wheelock horn/strobe # MT4-115 WH-VFR with WBB back box or equal) shall
be provided on the exterior of the building in an approved location. An
approved audible sprinkler flow alarm (Wheelock horn/strobe # MT4-115-WH-
VFR with WBB back box or equal) to alert the occupants shall be provided in
the interior of the building in a normally occupied location. (904.3.2 CBC)
30. Emergency Key Box: Knox key box(es) are required. Box(es) shall be
mounted at 6 feet above grade. Show location of box(es) on plan elevation
views. Show requirement in plan notes. Contact the Fire Department at 760-
323-8186 for a Knox application form. (902.4 CFC)
31. Emergency Key Box: A Knox key box is required for access to the fire
sprinkler riser. Box shall be mounted at 6 feet above grade, adjacent to the
main entrance. Contact the Fire Department at 760-323-8186 for a Knox
application form. (902.4 CFC)
32. Key Box Contents: The Knox key box shall contain keys to all areas of
ingress/egress, alarm rooms, fire sprinkler riser/equipment rooms, mechanical
rooms, elevator rooms, elevator controls, plus a card containing the emergency
contact people and phone numbers for the building/complex.
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33. Operational Fire Hydrants: An operational fire hydrant(s) shall be installed
within 250' of all combustible construction. No landscape planting, walls, or
fencing are permitted within 3 feet of fire hydrants, except groundcover
plantings.
34. Fire Hydrant & FDC Location: A commercial fire hydrant is required within 30
feet of the Fire Department Connection (FDC). Fire Hose must be protected
from vehicular traffic and shall not cross roadways, streets, railroad tracks or
driveways or areas subject to flooding or hazardous material or liquid releases.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT
35. Application for building permit requires the submittal of three sets of
construction documents, including attachments such as structural engineering,
energy calculations, etc.
ENGINEERING
36. The Engineering Division recommends that if this application is approved, such
approval is subject to the approved conditions from PD - 291 in compliance
with City standards and ordinances.
37. Before final acceptance of the project, all conditions shall be completed to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer.
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