HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 493PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 493
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A
PRELIMINARY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND
RELATED DESIGN REVIEW CASE TO ALLOW 256 DWELLING
UNITS ALSO CONTAINING AN OPEN SPACE AREA ON
APPROXIMATELY 80 ACRES LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST
CORNER OF PORTOLA AVENUE AND COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE.
CASE NOS. DP 06-79 AND 175 MF
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert,
California, did on the 29th day of May, 1979, hold a duly noticed
Public Hearing to consider a request by McLAIN DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
for approval of a preliminary Development Plan and related Design
Review case to allow 256 residential dwellings, attached and detached,
also containing an Open Space area, on approximately 80 acres within
the PR-4 (Planned Residential, 4 dwelling units per acre) and O.S.
(Open Space) zones located at the southeast corner of Portola Avenue
and Country Club Drive, more particularly described as:
APN 621-230-001
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 has been previously assessed in connection
with Case Nos. C/Z 14-78 and TT 14032, and no further documentation
is deemed necessary.
WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering
all 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:
1. The proposed project generally conforms to the intent
and purpose of the PR Zone District.
2. The proposed project
specific site and is
proposed development
is adequately suited for the
compatible with existing and
in the area.
3. 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 these cases.
2. That the Planning Commission does hereby approve conceptual
Development Plan No. 06-79 and related Design Review Case
No. 175 MF (Exhibit A) subject to those conditions
attached hereto.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular
Desert Planning Commission, held on this 29th day
the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
BERKEY, KRYDER, MILLER, SNYDER
NONE
FLESHMAN
NONE
meeting of the Palm
of May, 1979, by
WALTER SNYDE`, Chaim
PAUL A. WILLIAMS, Secretary
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 493
STANDARD CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NOS. DP 06-79 AND 175 MF
1. The development of the property shall conform with Exhibit A
(Case Nos. DP 06-79 and 175 MF) 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 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; and as further limited by Special Conditions
of Approval.
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 of May 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 Marhsal
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.
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 493
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NOS. DP 06-79 AND 175 MF
1. The development shall contribute to the City Drainage Fund an
amount equal to $1,500 per acre, as a condition of the final
subdivision map.
2. The development shall provide for retention of storm waters on -site
as required by the Director of Public Works.
3. Safety street lighting shall be installed at Portola Avenue, Country
Club Drive and the entrance on Hovely Lane.
4. Public street dedication and improvements shall be as follows:
a. The full frontage of Country Club Drive shall be dedicated and
improved with curb, gutter, tie-in paving, 8 feet wide meandering
bicycle/pedestrian system, center median, and landscaping on
the basis of a 55 ft. wide half -street improvement width plus a
23 ft. wide pedestrian easement.
b. The full frontage of Portola Avenue shall be dedicated and
improved with curb, gutter, tie-in paving, 8 ft. wide meandering
bicycle/pedestrian system, center median, and landscaping on
the basis of a 50 ft. wide half -street improvement width within
a 60 ft. half -street right-of-way width.
c. The above described street improvement requirements do not
apply to the proposed street frontage abutting the proposed
public park. Along said frontage, the applicant's
responsibility shall be limited to the installation of curb,
gutter, center median, and tie-in pavement.
d. All street improvements shall include full-length cross gutters
at all street intersections for the full width without regard
to the applicant's responsibility for street dedications.
5. All landscaping installed within the required parkway and easement
area along all public streets shall thereafter be maintained by
the owners and/or occupants of the total development through an
approved homeowner's association.
6. The proposed development may be constructed in phases, but the
first phase shall include complete street improvements including
blowsand protection abutting the phase including interim blowsand
improvements if deemed necessary by the City.
7. The precise design of all development entrances shall be approved
by the Director of Public Works, prior to the approval of final
construction drawings.
8. The site plan shall be amended to reflect the following revisions:
a. Within motor court areas, reduce width of access areas from
30 ft. to 24 ft. and design entrances from loop street as
driveways with dropped curbs.
b. Provide 20 ft. deep driveway apron in front of each garage.
c. Provide back-up or turn -around for each unit at dead end
access ways.
8. (cont.)
d. Along east side of property line, connect access road to
provide continuous circulation.
e. Provide adequate stacking at entrances to project to
satisfaction of the Director of Public Works.
f. Provide a detailed landscape plan, including detailed
wind/blowsand protection planting with submission of final
construction plans.
g. Depress tennis courts so that all fencing is below level
of perimeter wall.
h. Decrease width of center circular street from 36 ft. to 32 ft.
to allow 2-way traffic with parking on one side.
9. As a part of the Design Review Board construction drawing sub-
mittal, the applicant shall provide a comprehensive blowsand
protection landscape plan for consideration and approval.
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 493
DEPARTMENT OF FIRE PROTECT
IN COOPERATION "{lTH THE-
CALIFORNIA DIVISION DF�'
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COUNTY FIRE WARDEN
Paul A. Williams
Director of Environmental Services
City of Palm Desert
45-275 Prickly Pear Lane
Palm Desert, Ca. 92260
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May 17, 1979
Reference: Case No. DP 06-79
Gentlemen:
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 surfaces of hydrant barrels and heads shall be painted chrome
and the tops and nozzle caps shall be painted green.
C. Curbs (if installed), shall be painted red 15 feet in either direction
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 06-79 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.
Very.,,truly yours,
D vic L. Flake, Fire
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David J. Ortegel
Fire Marshal
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