HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 174PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 174
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 28 RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM
UNITS AT THE SHADOW MOUNTAIN RESORT AND RACQUET CLUB, GENERALLY
LOCATED SOUTH OF SHADOW LAKE DRIVE AND EAST OF SAN LUIS REY.
CASE NO. 43MF
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert did receive
a verified application from DESTINATION RESORT CORPORATION requesting approval
of Plot Plan No. 43MF, labeled Exhibits A-W, on property located in the PR-7
Zone, and situated east of San Luis Rey and south of Shadow Lake Drive to allow
for the development of 28 residential condominium dwelling units; the property
being more particularly described as:
a portion of Tract 5277
WHEREAS, said application is exempt from the requirements of the "City
of Palm Desert Environmental Quality Procedure Resolution Number 74-14", in
that this approval is an ministerial act; and,
WHEREAS, on August 31, 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. that the proposed development conforms to all legally adopted
development standards;
2. that the design and location of the proposed development and its
relationship to neighboring, existing, or proposed developments and traffic is
such that it will not impair the desirability of investment or occupation in
the neighborhood; and that it will not unreasonably interfere with the use and
enjoyment of neighboring, existing, or proposed development, and that it will
not create traffic hazards or congestion.
3. that the design and location of the proposed development is in keeping
with the character of the surrounding neighborhood and is not detrimental to the
harmonious, orderly, and attractive development contemplated by the Zoning Ordi-
nance and General Plan of the City;
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4. that the design and location of the proposed development would
provide a desirable environment for its occupants, as well as for its neighbors
and that it is aesthetically of good composition, materials, textures, and
colors;
5. the proposed use does conform to all the requirements of the zone in
which it is located and all other applicable requirements;
6. the overall development of the land is designed to ensure the pro-
tection of the public health, safety, and general welfare.
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 it does hereby approve Plot Plan No. 43MF, subject to the
completion of conditions 1-4, 6, 9-12, and 17 of Conditional Use Permit 03-73,
Planning Commission Resolution No. 151;
3) That Exhibits A2.1 and A3.1 be revised to provide for a minimum
floor area of 1,000 square feet in the one -bedroom units;
4) That the carports of Exhibit K be revised to show required planter
areas;
5) That Exhibits K and S (landscaping irrigation) be revised in con-
formance with the comments of the Design Review Board at its meeting of
August 24, 1976;
6) That the driveway entrances at Juniper as shown on Exhibits U, V,
and W shall be installed as a part of this phase of the construction subject
to any revisions required by the City Engineer.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Planning
Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, held on the 31st day of
August, 1976, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: BERKEY, KELLY, MILLS, WILSON
NOES: VAN DE MARK
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
OX JILSpN', CHAIRMAN