HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 487PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 487
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL TO
THE CITY COUNCIL OF A CHANGE OF ZONE FROM PR-1, D.,
S.P. TO PR-5, S.P.; PR-1, D. TO PR-5; AND PR-7 TO
PR-5 ON APPROXIMATELY 101.5 ACRES: AND, RELATED
PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT PLAN PROVIDING FOR 805
DWELLING UNITS ON APPROXIMATELY 179.5 ACRES, GENERALLY
LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF HIGHWAY 74, NORTH AND
SOUTH OF THE EXISTING FLOOD CONTROL DIKE, EXTENDING
SOUTH TO THE SOUTHERN CITY LIMITS.
CASE NOS. C/Z 04-79 AND DP 04-79
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert,
California, did on the 3rd day of May, 1979, hold a duly noticed
Public Hearing to consider a request by SILVER SPUR ASSOCIATES for
approval of a Change of Zone from PR-1, D., S.P.(Planned Residential,
maximum 1 d.u./ac., Drainageway, Floodplain, Watercourse Overlay,
Scenic Preservation Overlay) to PR-5, S.P. (Planned Residential,
max. 5 d.u./ac., Scenic Preservation Overlay); PR-1, D. to PR-5; and
PR-7, D. to PR-5, on approximately 101.5 acres; and related preliminary
Development Plan providing for 805 dwelling units in a combination
of single-family, duplex and townhouses on approximately 179.5 acres of
land, generally located on the east side of Highway 74, north and
south of the existing flood control dike, extending south to the
southern City limits, more particularly described as:
APN's
631-130-010
631-130-011
631-130-001
631-130-002
631-160-001
631-160-002
631-160-005
631-150-004
631-150-005
631-150-013
631-120-004
631-142-001
631-142-002
631-141-001
631-141-002
631-141-003
631-141-004
631-141-005
631-141-006
631-141-007
631-110-013
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 Change of Zone
would be compatible with adjacent existing and
proposed land uses.
b. The density resulting from the Change of Zone
would be compatible with densities permitted
in the adjacent areas.
c. The proposed Change of Zone would be compatible
with the adopted Palm Desert General Plan.
d. The proposed Change of Zone conforms to the
intent and purpose of the City's Zoning Ordinance
for the removal of the 'D' overlay.
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2. Development Plan:
a. The proposed development plan is consistent with
the City's adopted General Plan.
b. The proposed use is similar to and compatible
with those contemplated on nearby properties.
c. The design or improvement of the proposed
development will be consistent with the Palm Desert
Zoning Ordinance.
d. The site is physically suited for both the type of
development proposed and the proposed density.
e. 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; and
further satisfy drainage and flood control
requirements for the area.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Planning Commission of
the City of Palm Desert, as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct and
constitute the findings of the Commission in these cases;
2. That the Planning Commission does hereby recommend to
the City Council approval of a Change of Zone from
PR-1, D., S.P. to PR-5, S.P.; PR-1, D. to PR-5; and,
PR-7, D. to PR-5, 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 3rd day of May, 1979, by
the following vote, to wit:
AYES: BERKEY, KRYDER, SNYDER
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: FLESHMAN
WALTER SNYDER, C r rman
PAUL A. WILLIAMS, Secretary
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PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO.
DATE May 3, 1979
PLANNING COMMISSION EXHIBIT 'C'
RESOLUTION NO. 487
STANDARD CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. DP 04-79
1. The development of the property shall conform substantially with
Exhibit A (Case No. DP 04-79) on file with the Department of En-
vironmental 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 building
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, 1989. 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 development of this project per attached letter dated April 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 construction and no certificate of occupancy shall
be issued until completed.
10. Traffic control provisions and safety street lighting 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 Department of Building and Safety at the time
of issuance of a building permit for the use contemplated herewith.
13. No residential development shall occur on the subject property
prior to the recordation of a tract map.
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO.
14. Drainage and Signalization Fund contributions, as required by
City Ordinance, shall be made as a requirement of this development.+
PLANNING COMMISSION EXHIBIT 'C'
RESOLUTION NO. 487
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. DP 04-79
1. Development of the project shall be subject to installation of
improvement to provide protection from a 100 year storm, as
approved by the Chief Engineer for the Coachella Valley County
Water District and the City Director of Public Works.
2. Project perimeter shall be enclosed by a masonry wall, with
solid decorative masonry wall along Highway 74, as approved
through the Design Review Board process.
3. Highway 74 frontage shall be developed with ornamental
landscaped mounding and eight (8) ft. wide meandering pedestrain/
bike path, with public access easement granted over areas
where the path meanders out of the public parkway.
4. Detailed plans shall be submitted to the Design Review Board
observing all PR zone standards, except as specified, to achieve
the following:
a. Revise circulation system to avoid the use of four-way
intersections wherever possible. Provide illustration of road
extension grid system for adjacent properties to the east.
b. Design of Townhouse motor courts shall be restudied to
resolve design deficiencies, minimize unnecessary paving,
and provide acceptable open parking alternatives.
c. Townhouse building groups shall be limited to six attached
units, with consideration given to increased use of four
unit buildings.
d. Distance separation between duplex buildings shall be
maintained at a minimum of ten (10) ft., at the closest point.
5. Provide a minimum of eight (8) vehicle stacking spaces at the
southern entrance to Portola, with turn -around area. Entrance
details to be approved through the Design Review Board process.
6. Provide turf lining and landscape treatment for existing flood
control channel, to be approved through the Design Review Board
process.
7. Provide minimum three (3) ft. high mounding along Highway 74,
northerly of existing channel.
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 487
RIVERSIDE COUNTY
FIRE DEPARTMENT
IN COOPERATION WITH THE
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY
DAVID. L. FLAKE
COUNTY FIRE WARDEN
April 17, 1979
Paul A. Williams
Director of Environmental Services
City of Palm Desert
45-275 Prickly Pear Lane
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Reference: Case No. DP 04-79
Gentlemen:
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. Not to exceed 500' spacing.
A. Hydrants shall not be located closer than 25 feet to any building.
B. Exterior survaces 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 04-79 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.
to
cc: C.V.C.W.D.
Very truly yours,
DAVID L. FLAKE
Fire Chief
By
David J. Ortegel
Fire Marshal
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NVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
CITY OF PALM DESERT