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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 458PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 458 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT PLAN TO ALLOW 666 ATTACHED SINGLE-FAMILY CONDOMINIUM UNITS AND GOLF COURSE ON APPROXIMATELY 210 ACRES LOCATED WEST OF PORTOLA AVENUE, NORTHERLY OF THE WHITEWATER STORM CHANNEL. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, ... California, did hold a duly noticed Public Hearing on January 30, 1979, and continued Hearing on February 14, 1979, to consider a request by Dame' -Doty Development Company to allow 683 residential condominium units (amended to 666 units) and related golf course on approximately 210 acres, within the PR-5 (Planned Residential, max. 5 d.u./ac.) and O.S. (Open Space) zones on the west side of Portola Avenue, northerly of the Whitewater Storm Channel, more particularly described as: APN 621-350-016-6 621-350-017-7 621-350-023-2 621-200-020-5 621-350-018-8 621-200-032-6 621-200-033-7 Nome 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 denial of the subject Development Plan: 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 this case. 2. That the Planning Commission does hereby approve Development Plan 01-79, subject to conditions. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert Planning Commission held on this 14th day of February, 1979, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: BERKEY, KELLY, KRYDER, SNYDER NOES: FLESHMAN ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ATTEST: GLORIA KELLY, Chairman PALL A. WILLIAMS, 6ecretary PLANNING C01!MISSION RESOLUTION NO. 458 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL CASE NO. DP 01-79 Standard Conditions: 1. The development of the property shall conform substantially with Exhibit A Revised (Case No. DP 01-79) on file with the Department of Environmental 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, amended Development Plan for the condominium area, Design Review Subdivision process, and building permit procedures. 3. Construction of the total development may be done in phases; however, 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 Design Review 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. 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 adjacent 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 develop- ment of this project, per attached letter dated January 17, 1979. 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 con- struction 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. err 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 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 Department of Building and Safety at the time of issuance of a building permit for the use contemplated herewith. 13. No development shall occur on the subject property prior to the recordation of a tract map. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 458 SPECIAL CONDITIONS CASE NO. DP 01-79 1. Provide developer's fair share of the cost of alternative access to the site by entering into an agreement with the City for improvement of the west one-half of Portola Avenue, north to Hovely Lane, prior to development of the site. 2. Provide full improvements along Portola frontage and install ornamental parkway landscaping. 3. Provide for a 6 foot high solid masonry wall (where one does not exist or is not presently planned by others, and except for perimeter street openings) along the north, east and west site boundaries; and, provide a 3-4 foot wall along the north side of the Whitewater Storm Channel, to the rear of dwelling units, as approved through the Design Review process. 4. Provide revised site plan to accompany Tentative Tract Map, which addresses the following: A. Prepare alternative to long street segments using undulating or curvalinear design, giving special attention to perimeter private roadways. B. Define and provide conveniently located guest parking spaces, giving, special attention to double -loaded street. C. Design swimming pool areas to be more centrally located to dwelling unit clusters, and/or develop pedestrian access system. D. Open up vistas and orient dwelling unit clusters to take advantage of the view amenity. E. Accurately plot O.S. zone boundary line in relation to dwelling units, to insure that units are completely contained in the PR-5 zoned portion of the site. COUNTY 111VERS1I)E RIVERSIDE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT IN COOPERATION WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY Paul A. Williams Director of environmental Services City of Palm Desert 45-275 Prickly Pear Lane Palm Desert, CA 92260 Dear Mr. Williams: DAVID L. FLAKE COUNTY FIRE WARDEN January 17, 1979 Re: Case No. DP 01-79 210 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 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 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 01-79 is in accordance with the requirements prescribed by the Fire Marshal." Paul A. Williams January 17, 1979 Director of Environmental Services Page 2. 5. Prior to delivery of combustible materials to the building site, the required water system shall be installed, operating and delivering the required flow. Very truly yours, DAVID L. FLAKE Fire Chief David J. Ortegel Fire Marshal vld