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;
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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:
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PAUL A. WILLIAMS, Secretary
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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DAVID L. FLAKE
County Fire Warden
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David J. Ortege l
Fire Marshal
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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.
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Yours truly,
DAVID L. FLAKE
Chief
David J. Ortegel
Fire Marshal