HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 434PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.434
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMISSI0N OF THE CITY OF
PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT PLAN
TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF 48 RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM
UNITS ON APPROXIMATELY 10 GROSS ACRES ON THE NORTH SIDE
OF HOVELY LANE, EAST OF MONTEREY AVENUE.
CASE NO. DP 17-78
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert,
California, did hold a duly noticed Public Hearing on December 5, 1978,
to consider a request by T and D Investments/Pro-Con Development, to
allow 50 Residential condominium units and related recreational amen-
ities on approximately 10 gross acres within the PR-5 (Planned Resi-
dential, maximum 5 du/acre) zone on the North side of Hovely Lane,
east of Monterey Avenue, more particularly described as:
APN 621-190-054
APN 621-190-055
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 devel-
opment 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 con-
stitute the findings of the Planning Commission in these cases.
2. The Planning Commission does hereby approve Development
Plan DP 17-78 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 December, 1978,
by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Berkey, Kelly, Kryder, Snyder
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Fleshman
GLORIA KELLY, Chairman)
PAUL A. WILLIAMS, Secretary
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 434
Page Two
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. DP 17-78
Standard Conditions:
1. The development of the property shall conform substantially with
Exhibit A (Case No. DP 17-78) on file with the Department of En-
vironmentl Services, as modified by the following conditions.
2. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for construction of
any uses contemplated by this approval, the applicant .shall first
complete all the procedural requirements of the City which includes,
but not limited to, Design Review, Subdivision process, and build-
ing permit procedures.
3. Construction of the total development may be done in phases; how-
ever, each individual phase shall meet or exceed all Municipal
Code requirements to the degree that the City could consider each
phase as a single project.
4. Construction of a portion of said project shall commence within
one year from the date of inal approval otherwise said approval
shall become null, void and of no effect whatsoever. Further,
the total project shall be completed by January 1, 1985. After
said date, this approval shall automatically expire for those
remaining undeveloped portions of the subject property and the
City Council may initiate rezoning procedures to revert said un-
developed areas to an S (Study) Zone Designation.
5. Prior to the issuance of any City permits for the commencement of
construction on said project, the applicant shall agree in writing
to these Conditions of Approval.
6. 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.
7. All existing electrical distribution lines, telephone, cable antenna
television, and similar service wires or cables, which are adja-
cent to the property being developed shall be installed underground
as a part of development from the nearest existing pole not on the
property being developed.
8. All requirements of the City Fire Marshal shall be met as part of
the development of this project per attached letter dated November
21, 1978.
9. 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.
10. Traffic control provisions shall be provided as required by the
Director of Public Works.
11. Curb, gutter, sidewalk or approved pathways, and tie-in paving shall
be provided in conformance with City Standards and/or as required
by the Director of Public Works.
12. Prior to issuance of a building permit for construction of any use
contemplated by this approval, the applicant shall first obtain per-
mits 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.
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 434 Page Three
Standard Conditions: (Cont.)
13. No development shall occur on the subject property prior to
the recordation of a tract map.
Special Conditions:
1. Provide 20' driveway aprons for end units-with_projecting garage
structures, by moving garage structure back.
2. Consider additional driveway apron length and design relief by
shifting middle buildings in unit cluster back.
3. Provide at least one additional swimming pool to area labeled
"minor recreation".
4. Provide wind/blowsand protection treatment along north and
west boundaries.
5. Provide ornamental parkway landscaping along public street front-
ages.
6. Provide minimum six (6) foot high masonry wall (with emergency
access gate) around the site.
7. The southerly most duplex building of the northwest dwelling unit
cluster shall be deleted, resulting in a maximum of 48 dwelling
units.
AGREEMENT
I accept and agree, prior to use of this permit or approval, to comply
with all the conditions set forth, and understand that the Department
of Building and Safety will not issue a building permit or allow oc-
cupancy on the use permitted until this signed confirmation has been
received by the Department of Environmental Services.
(Date) (Applicant's Signature)
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 434 Page Four
RIVERSIDE COUNTY
FIRE DEPARTMENT
IN COOPERATION WITH THE
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY
Paul A. Williams
Director of Environmental Services
City of Palm Desert
45-2(5 Prickly Pear Lane
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Dear Mr. Williams:
DAVID L. FLAKE
COUNTY FIRE WARDEN
November 21, 1978
210 WEST SAN JACINTO STREET
PERRIS, CALIFORNIA 92370
TELEPHONE (714) 657-3183
Re: Case No. DP 17-78
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 (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.
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A. Hydrants shall not be located closer than 25 feet to any building.
B.
C.
Exterior surfaces of hydrant barrels and heads shall be painted chrome yellow,
and the tops and nozzle caps shall be painted green.
Curbs (if installed), shall be painted red 15 feet in either
each hydrant.
direction from
prior to issuance of a building permit, the developer shall furnish the original
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 17-78 is in accordance with the requirements
prescribed by the Fire Marshal."
5. Prior to delivery of combustible materials to the building site, the required
water system shall be installed, operating and delivering the required flow.
6. The developer shall submit plans for the entry structure, showing width and
height to the Fire Marshal for approval.
7. Alternate access for emergency vehicles shall be provided.
Very truly yours,
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
CITY OF PALM DESERT
DAVID L. FLAKE
Fie Chief
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David J. Or/tegel
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