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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 272PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 272 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ANNOUNCING FINDINGS AND GRANTING A DEVEL- OPMENT PLAN TO ALLOW A 20-UNIT RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM PROJECT ON PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED NORTH OF SHADOW MOUN- TAIN DRIVE AND EAST OF TUMBLEWEED LANE. CASE NO. DP 10-77 WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Article 25.14 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 CURT DUNHAM for a Development Plan to allow a 20-unit residential condominium project on property located in the PR-16 Zone and situated at the northeast corner of Shadow Mountain Drive and Tumbleweed Lane and more particularly described as: LOT 2, TRACT 4866 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 did expire on August 2, 1977, 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 Development Plan: 1. The project provides for a substantial reduction in density and is compatible with existing and proposed development in the area; 2. The project does ensure the protection of the public health, safety, and general welfare; 3. The project does conform to all requirements of the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance. 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 the Development Plan, Case No. DP 10-77 is granted to CURT DUNHAM 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 GEORGE BERKE ATTEST: PAUL A. WILLIAMS, Secretary airman PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 272 AUGUST 2, 1977 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL CASE NO. DP 10-77 I. STANDARD CONDITIONS 1. The development of the property shall conform substantially with that as shown on plot plan marked Exhibit 'D' on file with the Department of En- vironmental Services, Case No. DP 04-77, unless otherwise amended by the following conditions. 2. Prior to the submittal of plans for building permits, the applicant shall submit a copy of the CC&R's for approval by the City Attorney. 3. 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 Evidence of said permit or clearance from the above agencies shall be pre- sented to the Department of Building and Safety at the time of the issuance of a building permit for the use contemplated herewith. 4. A landscaping, grading, lighting, amenities, trash storage, walkway layout, and irrigation plan shall be submitted through the Design Review Process. The building permit when issued shall include the grading, lighting, ameni- ties, trash storage, walkways, swimming pool equipment, and irrigation systems. No final inspection or occupancy shall be given by the Department of Environ- mental Services to this project until the aforementioned approved plans and construction shall have been completed. 5. Install a water system capable of delivering 2500 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. 6. Install Riverside County super fire hydrants so that no point of any build- ing is more than 250 feet from a fire hydrant measured along approved vehicular travel ways. a. Hydrants shall not be located closer than 25 feet to any building. b. Exterior surfaces of hydrant barrels and heads shall be painted chrome yellow and the tops and nozzle caps shall be painted green. c. Curbs (if installed) shall be painted red 15 feet in either direction from each hydrant. 7. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the developer shall furnish the origi- nal and three (3) copies of the water system plan to the Fire Marshal for re- view. Upon approval, one copy will be sent to the developer. 8. The water system plan shall be signed by a registered civil engineer and ap- proved by the water company, with the following certification: "I certify that the design of the water system in Case No. DP10-77 is in accordance with the requirements prescribed by the Fire Marshal." PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 272 AUGUST 2, 1977 PAGE TWO I. STANDARD CONDITIONS (Continued) 9. 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 beginning of construction of a portion of the project. 10. Prior to utilization of this Development Plan, the applicant shall agree in writing to any conditions of approval. ll. 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. A wall six (6) feet in height shall be required along the full length of the west property line and along the north property line where adjacent to the C-1 Zone, design and materials as approved by the Design Review Board process. 2. A minimum of three hundred and twenty (320) square foot private yard or patio shall be provided for each dwelling unit. 3. Street trees, 40 feet on -center, shall be included in the design, with Ficus retusa nitida (24" box) utilized. 4. A second, smaller recreational facility shall be provided in an area east of the tennis courts, as approved by the Design Review Board process. 5. The existing lighting system on the tennis courts shall be replaced with a system conforming to present design standards for height & external glare, unless written evidence is provided by the applicant that such a replace- ment is not desired by the present owners. 6. Applicant shall install 6 foot sidewalks, to City Standards, on Shadow. Mountain to the intersection with Tumbleweed. 7. Install safety lighting at the intersection of Shadow Mountain and Tumbleweed as required by the City Engineer. 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)