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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 271PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 271 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ANNOUNCING FINDINGS AND APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT PLAN TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF 9 CONDOMINIUM UNITS ON PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF VERBA SANTA DRIVE AND SOUTH OF PITAHAYA. CASE NO. DP 09-77 WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions 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 CHARLES D. ROOT for approval of a development plan to allow construction of 9 condominium units on property located in the PR-6 Zone and situated on the west side of Verba Santa Drive and south of Pitahaya. Portion of SE 1/4 of Sec. 19, T 55, R6E WHEREAS, said application has complied with the requirements of the "City of Palm Desert Environmental Quality Procedure Resolution Number 77-7", in that the Director of Environmental Services has determined on July 26, 1977 that the project would not have a significant impact on the environment and the appeal period did expire on August 2, 1977, and; WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all testi- mony and argument, the Planning Commission did find the following facts and reasons to exist to justify the approval of said development plan: 1. The proposed development is consistent with the City's adopted General Plan; 2. The proposed use is similar to and compatible with those existing on adjacent and nearby properties; 3. The design or improvement of the proposed development will be consistent with the Palm Desert Zoning Ordinance; 4. The site is physically suited for both the type of development proposed and the proposed density. 5. The design of the development and the proposed improvements are not likely to cause substantial environmental damage or have a serious effect on the public health, safety, or 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. The development plan is approved for Charles D. Root, 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, SNYDER, KRYDER NOES: NONE ABSENT: KELLY, READING ABSTAIN: NONE ATTEST: PAUL A WILLIAMS, SECRETARY PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. AUGUST 2, 1977 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL CASE NO. DP 09-77 I. STANDARD CONDITIONS 1. The development of the property shall conform substantially with that as shown on Exhibits A-D, on file with the Department of Environmental Services, Case No. DP 09-77, unless otherwise amended by the following conditions. 2. Prior to the 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 public agencies: County Department of Public Health Palm Desert Design Review Board Process Coachella Valley County Water District Regional Water Quality Control Board #7 3. A landscaping, grading, lighting, amenities, trash storage, walkway layout, and irrigation plan shall be submitted through the Design Review Board Process. The building permit when issued shall include the grading, lighting, amenities, trash storage, walkways, swimming pool equipment, and irrigation systems. No final inspection or oc- cupancy shall be given by the Department of Environmental Services to this project until the aforementioned approved plans and construction shall have been completed. 4. The applicant shall conform to all requirements and improvements deemed necessary by the City Fire Marshal, per attached interoffice memorandum. 5. Construction of the development permitted hereby may be done progres- sively in stages, provided adequate vehicular access is constructed for all dwelling units and further provided that such stage development con- form substantially with the intent and purposes of this approval for the provision of open areas, recreation facilities, park dedication, and off- street automobile parking. The public street and private street improve- ments shall be installed as a part of the first phase. 6. The sewerage disposal system and flood control considerations shall be submitted to and approved by the Coachella Valley County Water District prior to issuance of a building permit. 7. This approval shall be used within one (1) year of this action, otherwise it shall become null and void and of no effect whatsoever. By "use" is meant recordation of a subdivision map and beginning of construction of a portion of the project. 8. Prior to utilization of this Development Plan, the applicant shall agree in writing to any conditions of approval. 9. The development of the property described herein shall be subject to the restrictions and limitations set forth herein which are in addition to all requirements, limitations, and restrictions of all municipal ordinances and State and Federal statutes now in force, or which hereafter may be in force. II. SPECIAL CONDITIONS: 1. The applicant shall underground any and all existing overhead utility distribution lines on or immediately adjacent to the subject property pursuant to the provisions of the Palm Desert Zoning Ordinance. 2. The swimming pool shall be enclosed by a wall or fence a minimum of four (4) feet in height. 3. A master trash agreement shall be developed for the total project and enclosed trash storage areas shall be provided through the development as a part of the Design Review Board Process. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. CASE NO. DP 09-77 PAGE TWO AUGUST 2, 1977 4. The location of any and all trees, bushes, walls, etc., which may affect the line -of -sight of automobile drivers shall be subject to the approval of the City Engineer. 5. A twenty (20) foot minimum separation shall exist between the sides of buildings. 6. Provide 5 foot concrete sidewalk the full length of the property. 7. Applicant shall submit a written agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney to join any undergrounding district involving the subject property. Said agreement shall be recorded with the Tract and shall run with the land. 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)