HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 114PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 114
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM
DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ANNOUNCING FINDINGS AND APPROVING A
PLOT PLAN TO ALLOW THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 26-UNIT APARTMENT
COMPLEX ON PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST INTER-
SECTION OF SHADOW MOUNTAIN DRIVE AND CANDLEWOOD CASE NO. 27MF.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert did receive a
verified application from AFFILIATED CONSTRUCTION CO. requesting approval of
a Plot Plan on property located in the R-3 (3) Zone, and situated at the
northeast corner of Shadow Mountain Drive and Candlewood to allow for the
development of a 26-unit apartment project; the property being more particularly
described as:
Assessor's parcel nos:
625 - 171 - 001
625 - 132 - 034
WHEREAS, said application has complied with the requirements of the "City
of Palm Desert Environmental Quality Procedure Resolution Number 74-14", in
that the project is a ministerial decision and therefore not subject to the
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, and;
WHEREAS, on January 13, 1976, the Planning Commission did consider this
request for Plot Plan Approval; and
WHEREAS, at that time, upon receiving and considering the testimony and
arguments, if any, of all persons who desired to be heard, said commission did
find the following facts and reasons to exist to approve the Plot Plan:
1. The proposed development does conform to the Palm Desert General Plan
and Zoning Ordinance.
2. The proposed development does ensure the protection of the public health,
safety, and general welfare.
3. The proposed development is compatible with the existing and proposed
development in the area.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of
Palm Desert as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the
findings of the commission in this case.
2. That is does hereby approve in concept Plot Plan No. 27MF, subject to
the attached conditions:
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Resolution No. 114
PASSES, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission
of the City of Palm Desert, held on January 13, 1976 by the following vote,
to wit:
AYES: BERKEY, MULLINS, VAN de MARK, WILSON, SEIDLER
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
PAUL A.
ILLIAMS, Secretary
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illiam R Seidl,— 'airman
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. 27MF
1. The development of this project shall conform substantially to all develop-
ment plans submitted in behalf of this case (Exhibits A, B, & C) and as
revised according to DRB action. Any minor changes require approval by the
Director of Environmental Services. Any substantial change requires approval
by the DRB and Planning Commission.
2. All requirements of any law, ordinance, or regulation of the State, City,
and other applicable government entity shall be complied with as a part of
the development process.
3. This approval is applicable, subject to the development of this project com-
mencing within one year from approval date and being promptly completed.
4. All service lines for utilities shall be placed underground.
5. No roof top air conditioning equipment shall be permitted unless architec-
turally obscured from sight from adjacent property and public rights -of -way.
6. Landscaping (with irrigation system) shall be provided as approved by the
DRB for installation prior to final inspection and receiving certificate of
occupancy. A 3-foot landscape berm shall be provided along Candlewood and
Shadow Mountain Drive.
7. Perimeter screening in the form of fencing and landscaping shall be provided
as approved by the DRB. A 36" masonry block wall shall be added adjacent to
Candlewood and Shadow Mountain Drive; and a 5' wall adjacent to existing
development on Candlewood.
8. 8" curb, gutter, curb cuts, and tie-in paving along the full frontage of the
property on Candlewood and Shadow Mountain Drive shall be provided for by
means of installation prior to final inspection. Construction shall conform
to Riverside County Standards.
9. Noncombustible trash storage areas shall be provided for as shown.
10. Elevations are approved as shown.
11. Sewer hookup shall be made if mains exist within 200' of property.
12. A detailed grading plan showing how surface run-off water will be handled
shall be submitted to the DRB for approval.
13. Detailed construction drawing and material & color samples shall be submitted
to the DRB for approval.
14. Open parking area shall be revised as a single -aisle parking area.
15. The applicant shall offer for dedication, 25' strip on Lantana as a public
right-of-way.
16. Applicant shall not remove any existing mature trees on the site, unless
replaced by equivalent number of field -grown specimen trees.
17. Complete and detailed construction drawings, color samples, and materials
shall be submitted to the Design Review Board and the Planning Commission
for approval prior to construction.
18. The applicant shall deposit with the City of Palm Desert, prior to the
issuance of a certificate of occupancy, a cash deposit equivalent to a
pro rata share of the costs of undergrounding, for the entire block,
those overhead utility distribution/transmission lines along the full
frontage of the north and east boundary lines of the subject property.
19. Approval of this case is contingent upon the new zoning map becoming
effective