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Home My WebLink AboutRes No 295PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 295 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ANNOUNCING FINDINGS AND APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND PRELIMINARY DESIGN REVIEW TO ALLOW 56 CONDOMINIUM UJNITS AND 7 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES ON PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF CANDLEWOOD, WEST OF THE PALM DESERT CITY LIMITS. CASE NO. DP 11-77A and 92MF WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the Palm Desert Zoning Ordinance, the Planning Commission did on November 1, 1977, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider an application from AFFILIATED CON- STRUCTION CO., INC. for approval of a Development Plan to allow fifty- six (56) condominium units seven (7) single-family residences on property lo- cated in a proposed. PR-6 zone and situated north of Candlewood and west of the Palm Desert City Limits and more particularly described as: APN 625-224-10 & south 8.67 acre portion of APN 625-15-005 WHEREAS, said application has complied with the requirements of the "City of Palm Desert Environmental Quality Procedure Resolution No. 77-7", in that the Director of Environmental Services has determined that the project would not have a significant impact on the environment and the appeal period did expire on October 21, 1977; and, WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony and arguments, if any, of all interested persons desiring to be heard including the Design Review Board's recommendations, said Com- mission did find the following facts and reasons to exist to justify the approval of the subject Development Plan: 1. The proposed development is consistent with the City's adopted General Plan. 2. The design or improvement of the proposed development will be consistent with the Palm Desert Zoning Ordinance. 3. The proposed development is consistent with the ment of the Palm Desert Redevelopment Plan. 4. The site is physically suited for both the type proposed and the proposed density. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission City of Palm Desert as follows: 1. That the above recitations are true and correct and consti- tute the findings of the Commission in this case. land use ele- of development of the 2. That approval of Development Plan DP 11-77A is hereby recom- mended to the City Council for reasons subject to the attached conditions. 3. The attached conditions include the Design Review Board recom- mendations from their meeting of October 25, 1977, which have been included as recommended conditions of approval. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert Planning Commission held on this 1st day of November, 1977, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: BERKEY, KELLY, KRYDER, SNYDER NONE READING NONE GEORGE BERKEY, Chairman P 'UL A. WILLIAMS, Secretary /ks CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL DP 11-77A PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 295 Page Two I. STANDARD CONDITIONS 1. The development of this project shall conform substantially to all plans submitted in behalf of this case (Exhibits B,D,E,F& ), and as revised according to the Design Review Board rpocess and/or Planning Commission Action. Any minor changes require approval by the Director of Environmental Services. Any substantial change requires approval by the Planning Commission. 2. All requirements of any law, ordinance, or regulation of the State, City, and any other applicable government entity shall be complied with as part of the development process. 3. This approval is applicable, subject to the development of this project, commencing within one year from approval date and being promptly completed. 4. Any roof mounted, exhaust, or air conditioning equipment shall be fully concealed from view from any public rights -of -way and adjoining properties by architecturally integrated means. 5. Construction plans shall be submitted for approval to the City Fire Marshal prior to issuance of building permits. All condi- tions shall be made a part of construction and no certificate of occupancy shall be issued until completed. Note Fire Marshal's letter dated October 19, 1977 attached hereto for requirements. 6. All utility service and distribution lines on or abutting the subject property, shall be placed undergound prior to occupancy clearance. 7. Traffic control provisions shall be provided as required by the City Engineer. 8. Curb, gutter, sidewalk or approved pathways, and tie-in paving shall be provided in conformance with City Standards and/or as required by the City Engineer. 9. A landscaping, grading, lighting, amenities, trash storage, walk- way layout, and irrigation plan shall be submitted through the Design Review Board. No final inspection or occupancy permit shall be given by the Department of Environmental Services to this project until the aforementioned approved plans and construc- tion shall have been completed. 10. 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 agencies: County Department of Public Health Palm Desert Design Review Board Process Coachella Valley County Water District Regional Water Quality Control Board #7 11. Plans and specifications shall conform to the City of Palm Desert standard specifications, development procedures and design criteria. Any modifications, thereof, shall require approval of the City Engineer. • Apo PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 295 CASE NO. DP 11-77A II. SPECIAL CONDITIONS Page Three A. General 1. Approval is hereby limited to 56 condominium units and 7 single family lots. 2. The proposed development shall have a master trash dis- posal agreement acceptable to the Palm Desert Disposal Company. If said agreement includes trash enclosures, said enclosures shall be to City Standards and subject to review by the DRB as a part of the construction draw- ings. 3. Modifications to off -site streets shall be made to provide for egress and ingress satisfactory to the City Engineer. 4. Drainage facilities satisfactory to the City Engineer shall be provided. B. Condominium Complex (Exhibit B) 1. A 6 foot high decorative block wall shall be provided in the following areas: a. along the boundary line between the proposed condo- minium area and the single family lots along Candlewood. b. east property line where a wall does not presently exist. c. west property line, except in the area of the proposed public street connection of Driftwood Drive and Shadow Hills Road said wall shall be set in five feet from the proposed right-of-way line and shall be set back 15 feet from the proposed main entrance to the proposed complex. 2. The major circular private street shall be increased to 32 feet in width to provide for parking on one side and the proposed 12 guest spaces at the entrance to the complex shall be deleted. 3. The proposed tennis courts shall be recessed a minimum of three feet and shall not be lighted except under the follow- ing limitations: a. any proposed lighting system shall be subject to the approval of the DRB as a part of review of the construc- tion drawings. b. the landscape treatment around the proposed tennis courts shall consist of tall trees to reduce side glare. C. Design Review Conditions (Case No. 92MF) 1. Applicant shall consider the use of stamped concrete or similar treatment in the driving court areas in the condo- minium portion of the project. AGREEMENT I accept and agree, prior to use of this permit or approval, to comply with all the conditions set forth, and understand the Depart- ment 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)