HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 269PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 269
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM
DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ANNOUNCING FINDINGS AND GRANTING A CON-
DITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A 201-UNIT MOBILEHOME SUBDIVISION
ON PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED EAST OF PORTOLA AVENUE AND SOUTH
OF 42ND AVENUE.
CASE NO. CUP 10-77
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Article 25.13 of the Palm Desert
Zoning Ordinance, the Planning Commission did on August 2, 1977, hold a duly noticed
public hearing to consider the application of PORTOLA GOLF RANCHOS, LTD. for a
Conditional Use Permit to allow a 201-unit mobilehome subdivision, phase 2 of the
Portola Country Club on property located in the R-M Zone and situated east of Portola
Avenue and south of 42nd Avenue and more particularly described as:
a portion of the north 2
northwest 4, SEction 16,
T.5S., R.6E., S.B.B.&M.
WHEREAS, said application is exempt from the requirements of the "City of
Palm Desert Environmental Quality Procedure Resolution Number 77-7", in that an
Environmental Impact Report was accepted on September 13, 1973 for a similar project
on this site and no major changes have occured to justify additional environmental
documentation, and;
WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony
and argument, the Planning Commission did find the following facts and reasons to
exist to justify the granting of said Conditional Use Permit.
1. That the proposed location of the conditional use is in accord with the
objectives of the Zoning Ordinance and the intent and purpose of the R-M
District.
2. That the proposed location of the conditional use and the conditions under
which it would be operated and maintained will not be detrimental to the
public health, safety, or welfare, or be materially injurious to properties
or improvements in the vicinity.
3. That the proposed conditional use will comply with each of the applicable
provisions of the Zoning Ordinance.
4. That the proposed conditional use complies with the goals, objectives and
policies of the Palm Desert General Plan.
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 find-
ings of the commission in this case.
2. That a Conditional Use Permit is granted to PORTOLA GOLF RANCHOS, LTD.
subject to the attached conditions.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City of Palm Desert
Planning Commission held on August 2, 1977 by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: BERKEY, KRYDER, SNYDER
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: KELLY, READING
ABSTAIN: NONE
GEORc• ERKEY, Chairman
ATTEST:
PAUL A. WILLIAMS, Secretary
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 269 AUGUST 2, 1977
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. CUP 10-77
1. The development of the property shall conform substantially with that as
shown on Plot Plan marked Exhibit A on file with the Department of Environ-
mental Services, Case No. CUP 10-77, unless otherwise amended by the follow-
ing conditions.
2. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for construction of any use con-
templated by this approval, the applicant shall first obtain permits and
clearance from the following public agencies:
Department of Public Health
Department of Public Works
Palm Desert Design Review Board
Palm Desert City Fire Marshall
Coachella Valley County Water District
Regional Water Quality Control Board #7
Evidence of said permit or clearance from the above agencies shall be presented
to the Building and Safety Division of the Department of Environmental Services
at the time of the issuance of a building permit for the use contemplated herewith.
3. A preliminary landscaping, grading, lighting, amenities, trash storage, walkway
layout, signage, and irrigation plan shall be submitted through the Design Review
Board process for approval prior to the submittal of a tentative tract map.
4. The sewage disposal system shall be submitted to and approved by the Coachella
Valley County Water District prior to issuance of a building permit.
5. This approval shall be used within one year, otherwise it shall become null and
void. A valid final tract map shall be recorded prior to the issuance of build-
ing permits.
6. Applicant shall provide a blowsand windbreak satisfactory to the Design Review
Board process along the north boundary and in addition offer to the City for public
street purposes a strip of land 33' in l width along the full width of the northerly
project boundary an along the easterly boundary, norther y o Rebecca Road.
7. All utility distribution service lines within or adjacent to the subject property
shall be placed underground.
8. A six (6) foot decorative masonry wall or alternate as approved by the Design
Review Board process shall be installed along the complete frontage of the north,
Rast and west property lines. All other fencing shall be approved by the Design
eview Board process.
9. The landscaping plan shall include treatment of the parkway along Rebecca Road
and Portola Avenue.
10. Provide a water system capable of delivering 500 GPM fire flow for a two (2) hour
duration in addition to domestic or other 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.
11. Install Riverside County super fire hydrants at each street intersection, but not
more than 500 feet apart in any direction.
a. Exterior surfaces of hydrant barrels and heads shall be painted chrome yellow
and the tops and nozzle caps shall be painted red.
b. Curbs shall be painted red 15 feet in either direction from each hydrant.
12. 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 CUP 10-77 is in accordance with the requirements prescribed
by the Fire Marshal". Upon approval, the original plan will be returned to the
developer.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 269
PAGE TWO AUGUST 2, 1977
13. Owner shall enter into a future improvement agreement guaranteeing the con-
struction of full half -street improvements along the full project frontage on
Portola Avenue, the northerly boundary and the easterly boundary.
14. Legal access rights between this development and Phase I satisfactory to the
City Attorney, shall be provided.
15. The applicant shall comply with any laws, regulations, and requirements of the City
of Palm Desert, the State of California or any other applicable government agency
as a part of construction.
16. Applicant shall modify the channalization of the project entrance road where
it meets Portola southerly of the Whitewater Channel as required by the City
Engineer. Modification may include but are not limited to signing, curbing,
flexible delineators and striping.
17. Construction of all private streets shall be inspected by the Engineering Dept.
and a standard fee shall be paid.
18. Maintenance of the blowsand windbreak facility shall be the responsibility of
the developer.
19. Reduce or enlarge the vehicle storage space as approved by the Design Review
Board process.
AGREEMENT
I accept and agree, prior to use of this permit or approval, to comply with all
the conditions set forth, and understand the Department of Building and Safety will
not issue a building permit or allow occupancy on the use permitted until this signed
confirmation has been received by the Department of Environmental Services.
(Date) (Applicant's Signature