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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 466PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 466 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF A CHANGE OF ZONE IN MODIFIED FORM FROM PR-4 TO PC(2), S.P.; AND A DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR 682 DWELLING UNITS AND COMMER- CIAL SHOPPING CENTER, ON PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE AND COOK STREET. CASE NOS. CZ 03-79 AND DP 02-79 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on the 27th day of February, 1979, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider a Change of Zone application from PR-4 (Planned Residential, max. 4 d.u./ac.) to PC(2), S.P. (Planned Commercial, District Center) on 12 acres; and a Development Plan for a 682 unit golf course and tennis condominium project, and a concept plan for a district level shopping center, filed by E. GEORGE MARZICOLA, on approximately 202.2 gross acres, generally located at the southwest corner of Country Club Drive and Cook Street, the site being more particularly described as: APN's 621-230-006 621-230-005 621-230-010 621-230-011 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 a Negative Declaration has been prepared; and, WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering the testimony and arguments, if any, of all interested persons desiring to be heard, said Planning Commission did find the following facts to justify their recommendations and actions as described below: 1. Change of Zone: a. The land use resulting from the revised Change of Zone would be compatible with adjacent existing and proposed land uses. b. The proposed Change of Zone would be compatible with the Adopted Palm Desert General Plan. c. The proposed Change of Zone conforms to the intent and purpose of the City's Zoning Ordinance. 2. Development Plan: a. The proposed project conforms to the intent and purposes of the PR Zone District, and generally conforms to the PC(2) Zone District. b. The proposed project is well suited for the specific site and is compatible with existing and proposed development in the area. c. The proposed project will not be detrimental to the health, safety, and general welfare of the community. 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, correct, and consti- tute the findings of the Commission in these cases; PLANNING COMMISSION PAGE TWO RESOLUTION NO. 466 2. That the Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council approval of a Change of Zone in modified form, from PR-4 to PC(2), S.P. as shown on the attached map labeled Exhibit 'A'. 3. That the Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council approval of the overall conceptual Development Plan (Exhibit 'B') as part of their consideration of the related Change of Zone, subject to those conditions labeled Exhibit 'C', attached hereto. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert Planning Commission, held on this 27th day of February, 1979, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: KELLY, KRYDER, SNYDER NOES: NONE ABSENT: BERKEY ABSTAIN: FLESHMAN GLORIA KELLY, ChairnJan ATTEST: b,u PAUL A. WILLIAMS, Secretary /ss PLANNING COMMISSION EXHIBIT 'C' RESOLUTION NO. 466 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL CASE NO. DP 02-79 Standard Conditions: 1. The development of the property shall conform substantially with Exhibit 'A' (Case No. DP 02-79) 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, 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 final 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 undeveloped areas to a residential 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 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 Marshall shall be met as part of the development of this project, per attached letter dated February 16, 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 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 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. 13. No development shall occur on the subject property prior to the recordation of a Tract Map. COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE 0 �T. ERT CITY LIMIT HOVELY LANE 42 nd AVENUE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE tv CITY OF PALM DESERT g::1746<-2 C).--(:,1 EMLIc" A PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 466 DATE February 27, 1979 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 466 Special Conditions - Exhibit 'C' (Case No. DP 02-79) Development Plan 1. The maximum number of dwelling units shall be limited to 682. 2. Each phase of construction shall conform to all requirements of Chapters 25.24 and 25.26 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code. 3. All residential buildings shall conform to a unifying architectural theme, as illustrated in DP 02-79. 4. All landscaping shall conform to an overall landscape master plan with particular emphasis on abutting public streets. 5. All landscaping installed within the required parkway area along all public streets shall thereafter be maintained by the owners and/or occupants of the total development. 6. All uses within the club houses shall be specified, and parking shall be provided in accordance with Chapter 25.58 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code, as approved by the Planning Commission in Design Review. 7. A Design Review application shall be submitted for the residential area in accordance with Chapter 25.70 of the Municipal Code, and providing for the following specific items: a. Golf course homes in the southeast corner of the site shall maintain an increased 40 ft. setback from the property line Cook St. b. 15-16 swimming pools shall be provided in the golf course home area. c. The size of the swimming pools in the tennis condominium area should be adequate to accommodate the anticipated demand (or at the applicant's option, increase the number of pool area by two). d. Restudy commercial/residential boundary interface to unify design along common rear line. 8. Prior to any development of the proposed P.C.(2), S.P. zoning areas, an amended Development Plan shall be submitted concerning development of the commercial area, with the following design features: a. A residential style of architecture, similar to the proposed dwelling units, with a maximum height of 25 feet. b. Minimum setback from Cook Street and Country Club Drive should be 50 feet, with not more than 50% of the street frontage paralleled by buildings closer than 100 feet. c. Cook and Country Club street frontages should be screened by large mounded/landscaped areas (except where corner sight re- striction is a problem), and all vehicle parking should be hidden from view by such mounding and landscaping. d. The interior of the center should use an extensive number of trees in the parking areas to provide a shade canopy for vehicles. e. All necessary loading docks should be recessed and enclosed. f. The transition from commercial to residential should be by means of high landscaped berm areas (in addition to the proposed walls). The treatment on the commercial side of the property should be carried over and unified with perimeter treatment on the resi- dential development. Special Conditions - Page Two 8. (cont.) g• Driveways closest to the intersection of Cook and Country Club shall be eliminated. 9. A 50 foot wide easement shall be provided along the western boundary for drainage purposes. 10. Site water retention shall be increased 15% from that shown grading plan. 11. The north and west boundaries of the site shall be provided blowsand protection planting (to be installed on the inside 50' drainage easement along the west boundary). 12. The residential development shall be completely enclosed by 6' high solid masonry wall, except for approved entrances. 13. Public parkways and street improvements shall be provided as directed by the City. 14. This development will be required to make a contribution of $1,500.00 per gross acre into the Drainage Fund of the City of Palm Desert. 15. This development shall be required to pay $34,100.00 into the Signali- zation Fund of the City of Palm Desert, which shall be applicable to the signal to be located at Cook Street and Country Club Drive. site on the with wind/ of the a minimum COUNT IIVERSIDE' RIVERSIDE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT IN COOPERATION WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY DAVID L. FLAKE COUNTY FIRE WARDEN February 20, 1979 Paul A. Williams Director of Environmental Services City of Palm Desert 45-275 Prickly Pear Lane Palm Desert, CA 92260 Reference: Case No. C2-03-79 Dear Mr. Williams: 210 WEST SAN JACINTO STREET PERRIS, CALIFORNIA 92370 TELEPHONE (714) 657-3183 It should be noted that the proposed project lies outside our current fire protection capability. Fire protection requirements for this case will be established when more detailed plans are received. By to Sincerely, DAVID L. FLAKE County Fire Warden L' 7' David J. Ortege l Fire Marshal CITY' OF i'A ) Uc: riT COUNTY RIVERSIDE ,r RIVERSIDE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT IN COOPERATION WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY DAVID L. FLAKE COUNTY FIRE WARDEN February 16, 1979 Paul A. Williams Director of Environmental Services City of Palm Desert 45-275 Prickly Pear Lane Palm Desert, CA 92260 210 WEST SAN JACINTO STREET PERRIS, CALIFORNIA 92370 TELEPHONE (714) 657-3183 Reference: Case No. DP 02- 79 Dear Mr. Williams: Prior to construction of any of the proposed buildings, the following conditions must be met: Residential: 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. Spacing not to exceed 500'. 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 02 - 79 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. Commercial: Fire protection requirements will be established for the commercial area as more detailed plans are received. Additionally, it should be noted that this project is beyond the five minute response limit for existing fire stations. By to Yours truly, DAVID L. FLAKE Chief David J. Ortegel Fire Marshal