HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1195 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1195
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A
PRECISE PLAN/CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND NEGATIVE
DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT TO PERMIT
DEVELOPMENT OF A RETIREMENT COMMUNITY INCLUDING
MOBILE HOMES AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES WITH
ANCILLARY RECREATIONAL AMENITIES ON AN 83 ACRE
PARCEL OF LAND ON THE NORTH SIDE OF FRANK
SINATRA DRIVE OPPOSITE THE END OF DEL SAFARI
DRIVE.
CASE NO. PP/CUP 86-50
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California,
did on the 16th day of December, 1986, hold a duly noticed public hearing to
consider the request of R.C. ROBERTS for the above mentioned application; 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 a significant
environmental impact and that a negative declaration is hereby 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 planning commission did find the following facts and reasons to
exist to justify the granting of said conditional use permit:
1 . The proposed location of the conditional use is in accord with the
objectives of the zoning ordinance and the purpose of the district
in which the site is located.
2. The proposed location of the conditional use and the conditions
under which it will be operated and maintained will not be
detrimental to the public health, safety or general welfare, or be
materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity.
3. The proposed conditional use will comply with each of the applicable
provisions of this title, except for approved variances or
adjustments.
4. The proposed conditional use complies with the goals, objectives,
and policies of the city's adopted general plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission 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/Conditional Use Permit 86-50 is hereby
granted for reasons subject to the attached conditions.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1195
3. That a negative declaration of environmental impact is hereby
certified.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
Planning Commission, held on this 16th day of December, 1986, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: DOWNS, RICHARDS, WHITLOCK, AND ERWOOD
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
RICHARD ERWOOD, Chairman
ATTEST:
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1195
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. PP/CUP 86-50
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 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. That all streets in the development be a minimum 30 feet in width.
6. That adequate trash facilities be provided to serve the development.
7. That the guest parking spaces be relocated to the satisfaction of the
director of community development/planning.
8. That a trailer and boat storage area of at least 22, 100 square feet be
delineated and provided on site.
9. That a 25 foot deep landscaped setback area adjacent to the RV park area
be provided.
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10. That the masonry wall adjacent to the railway be increased to eight feet
in height.
If . That the entry areas and perimeter landscaping be reviewed and approved
by the architectural commission.
12. That the parking in the area of the clubhouse be perpendicular to the
street.
13. That the plans be reviewed and approved by the city's north sphere
consultant (Wallace, Roberts and Todd) prior to issuance of building
permits.
Fire Marshal :
1 . Install a water system capable of delivering 3000 GPM fire flow from any
fire hydrant for a two hour duration in addition to domestic supply.
The computation shall be based upon a minimum of 20 psi residual operating
pressure in the supply main from which the flow is measured at the time
of measurement.
2. Install Riverside County super fire hydrants so that no point of any
building is more than 200 feet from a fire hydrant measured along approved
vehicular travel ways.
a. exterior surfaces of hydrant barrels and heads shall be painted
chrome yellow, and the tops and nozzle caps shall be painted green.
b. curbs shall be painted red 15 feet in either direction from each
hydrant.
C. hydrants shall not be located closer than 25 feet to any building.
3. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the developer shall furnish the
original and two copies of the water system plan to the fire marshal for
review. Upon approval , one copy will be sent to the building department,
and the original will be returned to the developer.
4. The water system plan shall be signed by a registered civil engineer and
approved by the water company, with the following certification: "I
certify that the design of the water system in Case No. PP/CUP 86-50 is in
accordance with the requirements prescribed by the fire marshal ."
5. Prior to delivery of combustible materials to the building site, the
required water system shall be installed, operating, and delivering the
required flow.
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6. Additional fire protection requirements may be necessary when the
applicant submits specific plans for consideration and approval .
7. All buildings over 5000 square feet require a fire sprinkler system.
8. Any cul-de-sac over 600 feet long must have secondary emergency access.
Department of Public Works:
1 . Drainage and signalization fund fees, as required by city ordinance,
shall be paid prior to grading permit issuance.
2. Storm drain construction shall be contingent upon a drainage study by the
private engineer that is approved by the department of public works.
3. Full public improvements, including traffic safety lighting as required
by ordinance and the director of public works, shall be installed in
accordance with city standards.
4. Complete improvement plans and specifications shall be submitted, as
required by ordinance, to the director of public works for checking and
approval before construction of any improvements is commenced. The
engineer shall submit "as-built" plans prior to the acceptance of the
improvements by the city.
5. All private streets, driveways and parking lots shall be inspected by the
engineering department and a standard inspection fee shall be paid prior
to grading permit issuance.
6. Landscaping maintenance on Frank Sinatra Drive/proposed North/South Street
shall be provided by the property owner.
7. Traffic safety striping on Frank Sinatra Drive/proposed North-South Street
shall be provided to the specifications of the director of public works.
A traffic control plan must be submitted to and approved by the director
of public works before placing pavement markings.
8. Complete grading plans and specifications shall be submitted, as required
by ordinance, to the director of public works for checking and approval
prior to issuance of any permits.
9. Dedication of 55 feet of right-of-way on Frank Sinatra Drive/proposed
North/South street shall be done prior to issuance of any permits and
approval of plans.
10. Installation of curb and gutter, matching paving and sidewalk on Frank
Sinatra Drive/proposed North/South Street.
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11 . Offsite improvement plans to be approved by the public works department
and a surety posed to guarantee the required offsite improvements prior
to grading permit issuance.
12. Full improvement of interior streets based on private street standards as
established in accordance with Chapter 26, Section 26.40.040, C.P.D. Code.
13. Installation of one-half landscaped median in Frank Sinatra Drive or cash
payment for one-half the cost of landscaped median at the option of the
director of public works.
14. Size, number and location of driveways to public works specifications
with only two driveway approaches to be allowed to serve this property.
15. Any and all off-site improvements shall be preceded by the approval of
plans and the issuance of valid encroachment permit(s) by the department
of public works.
16. 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 issuance of the grading permit.
17. Developer shall agree to inclusion in the Cook Extension project (to
connect Cook Street to I-10) when requested.
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