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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 403PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 403 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ANNOUNCING FIND- INGS AND APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND PRE- LIMINARY DESIGN REVIEW TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF 134 CONDOMINIUM UNITS ON APPROXIMATELY 30 ACRES GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF HOVELY LANE AND PORTOLA AVENUE EXTENDED. CASE NOS. DP 12-78 and 145MF WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did hold a duly noticed Public Hearing on September 5, 1978, to consider an application from DAVID MOSS requesting approval of a Development Plan and Preliminary Design Review to allow construction of 134 condominium units, 4 tennis courts, 4 swimming pools and related amenities on approximately 27 acres within the PR-5(U.A.) (Planned Re- sidential, max. 5 du/acre, upon annexation) zone generally located at the northwest corner of Hovely Lane and Portola Avenue extended, more particularly described as: APN 621-190-020, 021, 022, 023, 024, and 025 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 determined that this project will not have a significant adverse effect on the environment and the appeal period has expired; and, WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony and arguments, if any, the Planning Commission did find the following facts and reasons to exist to justify the approval of the subject Development Plan and Preliminary Design Review: 1. The proposed development is consistent with the City's adopted General Plan. 2. The proposed use is similar to and compatible with those contemplated on 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 develop- ment proposed and the proposed density. 5. The design of the development and the proposed improve- ments 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, California, as follows: 1. That the above recitations are true and correct and consti- tute the findings of the Planning Commission in these cases. 2. The Planning Commission does hereby approve Development Plan DP 12-78 for reasons stated, subject to 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: BERKEY, KELLY, SNYDER NOES: NONE ABSENT: KRYDER ABSTAIN: FLESHMAN 1''� GLORIA KELLY, Chairmap PAUL A. WILLIAMS, Secretary /ks PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 403 PAGE Two CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL CASE NOS. DP 12-78.. & 145MF Standard Conditions: 1. The development of this project shall conform substantially to all plans submitted in behalf of this case and as revised accord- ing to the Design Review Board process and/or Planning Commission action. Any minor changes requires 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 ad- joining 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 conditions shall be made a part of construction and no certificate of occupancy shall be issued until completed. 6. All utility service and distribution lines on or abutting the sub- ject property, shall be placed underground prior to occupancy clearance. 7. Traffic control provisions shall be provided as required by the Director of Public Works. 8. Curb, gutter, sidewalk or approved pathways, and tie-in paving shall be provided in conformance with City Standards and/or as re- quired by the Director of Public Works. 9. The Fire Protection Requirements as specified in the Fire Marshal's memo dated August 17,1978, attached hereto, shall apply. 10. Prior to 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: Riverside County Department of Health Palm Desert Design Review Board Process City Fire Marshal Coachella Valley County Water District Evidence of said permit or clearance from the above agencies shall be presented to the Dept. of Building and Safety at the time of issuance of a building permit for the use contemplated herewith. 11. No development shall occur on the subject property prior to the recordation of a tract map. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 403 Page Three Special Conditions: 1. Portola Avenue shall be dedicated to make a 50 foot right-of- way on the westerly one-half of the street. 2. Traffic safety lighting shall be installed in accordance with the approval of the Director of Public Works. 3. This development shall make a contribution to the City of Palm Desert Traffic Signalization Fund in the amount of $50 per unit. 4. Curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and tie-in paving shall be constructed along Hovely Lane and Portola Avenue. 5. A minimum of 20 ft. setbacks shall be provided between buildings. 6. Each dwelling unit shall have a minimum private patio of 320 sq. ft. 7. Drainage requirements shall be engineered and subject to approval by the Director of Public Works. Design Review Conditions: 1. Prior to entering Plan Check, the applicant shall submit detailed construction drawings to the Design Review Board for consideration and approval. Said drawings shall comply to the Conditions of Approval herein, to the Conditions of all related City approvals and all Municipal Codes. Said drawings shall be comprehensive as to their compliance with the submittal requirements as speci- fied in the Boards application form. The building permit, when issued, shall include all elements reviewed and approved by the Design Review Board. No certificate of use and/or final clear- ance shall be given by the Department of Environmental Services until construction is in total compliance with the approved plans, shall have been completed. 2. In addition, the applicant shall submit particular detailed plans, as a part of the construction drawings, for the following items which the Board feels are of major concern: a. Wall materials - both on the interior & exterior of the pro- ject b. Mechnical equipment locations, such as A/C units and pool equipment. c. Design of pool enclosures. d. Mailboxes and street sign design. e. Comprehensive sign program. f. Major entrance to the project. g. A comprehensive plan for blowsand treatment. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 403 Page Four Design Review Conditions: (Cont.) 2. h. Require designated guest spaces within cul-de-sacs. 3. The two center cul-de-sacs shall be connected into a loop street. AGREEMENT I accept and agree, prior to use of this permit or approval, to comply with all the conditions set forth, and understand the De- partment of Building and Safety will not issue a building permit or allow occupancy on the use permitted until this signed confir- mation has been received by the Department of Environmental Services. (Date) , (App,1_ica,t,'as. Si_7 .ature) PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 403 August 17, 1978 Paul A. Williams Director of Environmental Services City of Palm Desert 45-275 Prickly Pear Lane Palm Desert, Ca. 92260 Reference: Case No. DP 12-78 145 MF Page Four Prior to construction of any of the proposed buildings, the following conditions must be met: 1. 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. 2. Install Riverside County super fire hydrants so that no point of any building 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. 3. 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 review. Upon approval, one copy will be sent to the Building Department, and the original will be returned to the developer. 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 Case Number DP 12-78 is in accordance with the requirements prescribed by the Fire Marshal 5. Prior to delivery of combustible materials to the building site, the water system shall be installed, operating and delivering the required flow. //.2 David J. 0rtegel Fire Marshal DJO:dt 197 ENVIIc,.),v,.; ; ;,�1_ ;;LtiVICES