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Home My WebLink AboutRes No 435PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 435 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT PLAN TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF 24 RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM UNITS ON APPROXIMATELY 5 GROSS ACRES ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF HOVELY LANE, WEST OF PORTOLA AVENUE. CASE NO. DP 18-78 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&D INVESTMENTS/PRO-CON DEVELOPMENT for approval of a Development Plan to allow 24 residential condominium units and re- lated recreational amenities on approximately 5 gross acres within the PR-5 (Planned Residential, maximum 5 du/acre) zone on the south side of Hovely Lane, west of Portola Avenue, more particularly described as: APN 621-190-073 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 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 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 18-78 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: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Berkey, Kelly, Snyder, Kryder None None Fleshman GLORIA KELLY, Chairman} PAUL A. WILLIAMS, Secretary /ks PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 435 Page Two CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL CASE NO. DP 18-78 Standard Conditions: 1. The development of the property shall conform substantially with Exhibit A (Case No. DP 18-78) 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 20, 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. 435 Standard Conditions: (Cont.) Page Three 13. No development shall occur on the subject property prior to the recordation of a tract map. Special Conditions: 1. Eliminate first northerly driveway to open parking rows, replace with landscaping and vehicle stalls, and allow back -out area for end garage buildings. 2. Achieve additional driveway apron length by shifting unit build- ings back or reorienting garage entrances and providing radial drives in the southern portion of the site (and the northern por- tion where desirable or appropriate). 3. Provide 20 foot driveway aprons for end units with projecting garage structures, by moving garage structures back. 4. Create tree canopy over open parking rows. 5. Spread area labeled "Passive Area" between unit buildings to increase separation. 6. Provide wind/blowsand protection treatment along north and west boundaries. 7. Provide ornamental parkway landscaping along public street front- age. 8. Provide minimum six (6) foot high masonry wall around the site. 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. vaio (Date) (Applicant's Signature) PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 435 4t ' C6 N-1Y or RIVERSIDE RIVERSIDE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT IN COOPERATION WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY DAVID L. FLAKE COUNTY FIRE WARDEN Paul A. Williams Director of Environmental Services City of Palm Desert 45-275 Prickly Pear Lane Palm Desert, CA 92260 Dear Mr. Williams: November 20, 1978 Re: Case No. DP 18-78 Page Four 210 WEST SAN JACINTO STREET PERRIS, CALIFORNIA 92370 TELEPHONE (714) 657-3183 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. 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 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 18-78 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. 6. Alternate access for emergency vehicles shall be provided. 37. C rok.,2I, 078 CITY'OF PALLI D".E177.17 Sincerely, DAVID L. FLAKE County Fire Warden / r k_fLA David J. Ortegel Fire Marshal vld