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Home My WebLink AboutRes No 489PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 489 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A PRELIMINARY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN TO ALLOW 36 DWELLING UNITS ON PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE, BETWEEN MONTEREY AND PORTOLA AVENUES. CASE NO. DP 03-79 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on the 3rd day of April, 1979 hold a duly noticed Public Hearing and a continued Public Hearing on May 3rd and May 29th, 1979 to consider a Preliminary Residential Development Plan by JAMES E. KAUL to allow 36 dwelling units on approximately 7.5 acres within the PR-5 (Planned Residential, maximum 5 d.u./ac.) zone, for property generally located on the south side of Country Club Drive, between Monterey and Portola Avenues, more particularly described as: APN 621-190-004 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 the project would not have a significant impact on the environment and a Negative Declaration has been prepared; and WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, and continued Hearings, 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 actions, as described below: a. The proposed project generally conforms to the intent and purposes of the PR Zone District. b. The proposed project is adequately 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 and correct and constitute the findings of the Commission in this case; 2. That the Planning Commission does hereby approve conceptual Development Plan (Exhibit A) subject to those conditions attached hereto. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert Planning Commission, held on this 29th day of May, 1979, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: BERKEY, KRYDER, MILLER, SNYDER NOES: NONE ABSENT: FLESHMAN ABSTAIN: NONE GL WALTER SNYDER, C; irman ATTEST: PAUL A. WILLIAMS, Secretary /ss PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 489 STANDARD CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL CASE NO. DP 03-79 1. The development of the property shall conform with Exhibit A (Case No. DP 03-79) 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 building permit procedures. 3. Construction of the total development shall be done in one phase. 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. 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 March 20, 1979, except for item No. 6. 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 development shall occur on the subject property prior to the recordation of a tract map. 14. Drainage and Signalization Fund contributions, as required by the City, shall be made as a requirement of this development. 15. The development shall be subject to the payment of fees in lieu of dedication of land for park and recreation purposes. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 489 SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL CASE NO. DP 03-79 1. The site plan shall be modified to conform with Design Review Board action on this case, with special consideration given to the following: - Wind/blowsand protection planting along the north and west boundaries. - Parkway treatment on Country Club Drive - Revised entrance design on Country Club Dr. - Emergency access point(s) (east and/or west). 2. The development shall satisfy all PR zone minimum standards, except where an adjustment is otherwise granted. 3. This development shall contribute $1,500 per gross acre to the Drainage Fund of the City of Palm Desert. 4. On -site water retentions basin(s) shall be provided as approved by the Director of Public Works. 5. A 15' drainage easement shall be granted to the City along the southern parcel boundary. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 489 DEPARTMENT OF FIRE PROTECTION N COOPERATION WI TR THE DIVISION ;i._ FOrESTFRy D VII L. FLAKE uNTe FIRE WARDEN N Reference: Case No. DP 03-79 Gentlemen: Prior to construction of any of the proposed buildings, the following conditions must be met: EL PHC t,l. 4i 657 ? March 20, 1979 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 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 03-79 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. 6. Applicant shall secure 20' improved easement across property to south for emergency vehicle access. Very truly yours, David L. Flake David J. Ortegel Fire Marshal DJO:dt