HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 436PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 436
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A
DEVELOPMENT PLAN TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF 160
RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM UNITS, RELATED RECREA-
TIONAL AMENITIES AND OPEN SPACE ON APPROXIMATELY
35.2 GROSS ACRES AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF
HOVELY LANE (EXTENDED) AND COOK STREET.
CASE NO. DP 19-78
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 LOS COCINEROS, LTD./E. GEORGE MARZICOLA to
allow construction of 160 residential condominium units, related recrea-
tional amenities and open space on approximately 35.2 gross acres within
the PR-5, S.P.(U.A.) (Planned Residential, max. 5 du/acre, Scenic Pre-
servation Overlay, Upon Annexation) zone at the northeast corner of
Hovely Lane (extended) and Cook Street, more particularly described as:
Parcel No. 1 of Tentative Parcel Map 13406
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 improvements 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 improvements
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 this case.
2. The Planning Commission does hereby approve Development Plan
DP 19-78 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, Kryder, Snyder
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Fleshman, Kelly
GLORIA KELLY, Chairman
PAUL A. WILLIAMS, Secretary
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PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 436 Page Two
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. DP 19-78
Standard Conditions:
1. The development of the property shall conform substantially with
Exhibit A (Case No. DP 19-78) 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. 436 Page Three
Standard Conditions: (Cont.)
13. No development shall occur on the subject property prior to
recordation of a tract map.
Special Conditions:
1. Perimeter tennis court/pool facilities shall be redistributed
to provide convenient access for dwelling unit clusters in the
eastern portion of the site; or, an additional pool shall be
placed between unit cluster in the eastern portion of the site.
2. The end of parking courts shall provide turning radiuses required
to maneuver large emergency and trash vehicles.
3. Provide 20 ft. driveway aprons for end units with projecting garage
structures, by moving garage structures back.
4. Stagger four unit buildings to provide relief in front elevations
and allow additional driveway apron (potentially using side en-
trance radial driveways).
5. Provide additional landscape planter area for the ends of parking
islands.
6. Provide wind/blowsand protection treatment along north and west
boundary.
7. Provide ornamental parkway landscaping along public street front-
ages.
8. Provide minimum six (6) foot high decorative 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.
(Date) (Applicant's Signature)
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 436 Page Four
COUNTY
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
210 WEST SAN JACINTO STREET
PERRIS, CALIFORNIA 92370
TELEPHONE (714) 657-3183
Re: Case No. DP 19-78
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.
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 19-78 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.
ENVIRONMENTAL Si::Yits:ES
CITY OF PALt.1 DESERT
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Very truly yours,
DAVID L. FLAKE
Fire Chief
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