HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 398PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 398
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, SETTING FORTH
ITS FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL,
APPROVAL OF A TENTATIVE MAP TO CREATE A 31 DUPLEX
LOT SUBDIVISION ON 10.1 ACRES OF LAND, GENERALLY
LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION
OF PORTOLA AVENUE AND RUTLEDGE WAY (EXTENDED).
CASE N0. TT 12181-1
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert,
California, did on the 5th day of September, 1978, hold a duly noticed
Public Hearing, to review an application from LEWIS HOMES OF CALIFORNIA
requesting approval of a 31 duplex lot subdivision on 10.1 acres of
land, located in the R-2(5) S.P. zone and situated at the northwest
corner of the intersection of Portola Avenue and Rutledge Way extended,
more particularly described as:
The northern portion of APN 621-360-004
WHEREAS, said application has complied with the requirements of
the "City of Palm Desert Environmental Quality Procedure Resolution
No. 78-32," in that the Director of Environmental Services has deter-
mined that the project would not have a significant impact on the
environment and the appeal period did expire; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did take into consideration the
Tentative Map as submitted, and the reports of the various reviewing
agencies; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did find that the subject Tenta-
tive Map limited to 31 lots does substantially comply with Chapter 26
of the City of Palm Desert Municipal Code, and the State of California
Subdivision Map Act, as amended;
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did find that the subject Tenta-
tive Map does comply with the adopted General Plan and the Palm Desert
Zoning Ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of
the City of Palm Desert, California, as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct and consti-
tute the findings of the Commission in this case;
2. That it does hereby recommend approval to the City Council
of the City of Palm Desert of the above described Tentative Map No.
12181-1, subject to fulfillment of the attached conditions:
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm
Desert Planning Commission held on this 5th day of September, 1978,
by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
BERKEY, KELLY, FLESHMAN, SNYDER
NONE
KRYDER
NONE
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GLORIA KELLY, Chairn
ATTEST:
PAUL A. WILLIAMS, Secretary
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PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 398
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. TT 12181-1
Standard Conditions:
Page Two
1. The development of the property described herein shall be subject
to the restrictions and limitations set forth herein which are in
addition to all municipal ordinances and State and Federal statutes
now in force, or which hereafter may be in force.
2. Full public improvements including traffic safety lighting as
required by Ordinance and the Director of Public Works, shall be
installed in accordance with City standards.
3. The C.C.&R's for this development shall be submitted to the Director
of Public Works for review and approval prior to the issuance of any
building permits. Prior to recordation of the final subdivision map,
the applicant shall submit to the Director of Public Works:
a. The document to convey title.
b. Covenants and restrictions to be recorded.
4. Improvement plans for water and sewer system shall meet the require-
ments of the respective service districts.
5. Area shall be annexed to appropriate Improvement Districts having
jurisdiction over the subject area.
6. All dedicated land and/or easements required by this approval shall
be granted to the City of Palm Desert, without cost to the City
and free of all liens and encumbrances.
7. All on -site utilities, including cable TV, shall be placed under-
ground and shall be completely concealed from view except certain
appurtenances as may be approved by the Director of Environmental
Services.
8. Complete plans and specifications shall be submitted as required by
Ordinance to the Director of Public Works for checking and approval
before construction of any improvements is commenced. The sub-
divider shall submit "as -built" plans prior to acceptance of the
subdivision improvements by the City.
9. In order to maintain reasonable fire protection during the construc-
tion period, the subdivider shall maintain passable vehicular access
to all buildings. An adequate number of fire hydrants with the re-
quired fire flows shall be installed as recommended by the Fire Mar-
shal.
10. All requirements of the City Fire Marshal shall be met as a part of
the development of this tract per attached memorandum.
11. Drainage shall be subject to approval of the Director of Public
Works. Applicant shall provide engineered data as requested.
12. The total number of lots shall be limited to 31 - 10,000 sq. ft. lots.
13. The applicant shall have twelve (12) months from the date of the
approval or conditional approval of the tentative map for filing
of the final map unless an extension of time of up to eighteen (18)
months is granted by a Resolution of the City Council.
14. As a part of the final map, the applicant shall deed a sufficient
amount of the designated park site on San Pablo Avenue to fulfill
the requirements of Article 26.48 of the Municipal Code for this
subdivision.
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PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 398 Page Three
Standard Conditions: (Cont.)
15. The applicant shall pay the required fee into the City's Planned NWO
Drainage Facilities Fund in an amount to be determined under the
provisions of Ordinance No. 175.
Special Conditions:
1. Sidewalks shall be provided on all public streets to City Standards.
2. A concrete block wall, 6 feet in height shall be required along
the Portola Frontage.
3. No ingress or egress to any of the lots shall be provided from
Portola Avenue.
4. Traffic safety lighting shall be installed in accordance with the
approval of the Director of Public Works.
5. Applicant shall make a $50 per unit contribution towards the City's
Signalization Fund.
6. The proposed grading shall be revised to reflect the City minimum
of 0.4%.
7. All lots abutting Portola Avenue shall have a minimum depth of
110 ft.
8. A block wall 6 ft. in height shall be provided on the north and
west boundary lines of the subdivision. An acceptable alternative
for the west boundary may be permitted if approved through the
Design Review Process.
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PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 398 Page Four
August 17, 1978
Paul A. Williams
Director of Environmental Services
City of Palm Desert
45-275 Prickly Pear Lane
Palm Desert, Ca. 92260
Reference: Tentative Tract No. 12181-1
Provide the following fire protection:
1. Install a water system capable of delivering 2500 GPM fire flow from any
fire hydrant for a two hour duration in addition to domestic 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.
2. Install Riverside County super fire hydrants located at each street inter-
section (a) but not greater than 500 feet apart in any direction.
A. Exterior surface of hydrant barrels and heads shall be painted chrome
yellow, and the tops and nozzle caps shall be painted green.
B. Curbs shall be painted red 15 feet in either direction from each hydrant.
3. Prior to recordation of the final map, the developer shall furnish the origi-
nal and three (3) copies of the water system plan to the Fire Marshal for
review.
4. 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 Tract No. 12181-1 is in accordance
with the requirements prescribed by the Fire Marshal." Upon approval, the
original plan will be returned to the developer.
Very truly yours,
Day.'c( L. Flake
F re Chief
David J. 0rtegel
Fire Marshal
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