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Home My WebLink AboutRes No 505PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 505 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A PLANNED RESI- DENTIAL (APARTMENT) DEVELOPMENT AND PRELIMINARY DESIGN REVIEW CASE TO ALLOW SIXTY (60) DUPLEX APARTMENTS, TENNIS COURT AND SWIMMING POOL ON APPROXIMATELY 10.87 ACRES WITHIN THE PR-5 (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL, MAX. 5 DU/AC) ZONE LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF PORTOLA AVE., SOUTH OF THE WHITEWATER STORM CHANNEL. CASE NOS. DP 08-79 AND 178 MF WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on the 3rd day of July, 1979, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider a request by TRANSCOPIC DEVELOPMENT CORP. for approval of a Planned Residential (Apartment) Development and pre- liminary Design Review case to allow sixty (60) duplex apartments, tennis court and swimming pool on approximately 10.87 acres within the PR-5 (Planned Residential, max. 5 du/ac) zone located on the east side of Portola Ave., south of the Whitewater Storm Channel, more par- ticularly described as: APN 621-400-022 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 deter- mined that the project will not have a significant adverse impact on the environment and a Negative Declaration has been prepared. 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: a. The proposed project generally conforms to the intent and purpose of the PR Zone District. b. The proposed project specific site and is proposed development is adequately suited for the compatible with existing and 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 concep- tual Development Plan No. 08-79 and Related Design Review Case No. 178 MF (Exhibit A) subject to those conditions attached hereto. PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of Palm Desert Planning Commission, held on this 3rd day of July, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Berkey, Kryder, Miller, Snyder None Fleshman None ALTER SNYDER, C PAUL . WILLIAMS, Secretary the 1979, i rman PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 505 Page Two CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL CASE NO. DP 08-79 Standard Conditions: 1. The development of the property shall conform substantially with Exhibit A (Case No. DP 08-79) on file with the Department of Environ- mental 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 com- plete all the procedural requirements of the City which include, but are 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. 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 an- tenna television, and similar service wires or cables, which are adjacent to the property being developed shall be installed under- ground 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 June 6, 1979. 9. Construction plans shall be submitted for approval to the City Fire Marshal prior to issuance of building permits. All condi- tions 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 ob- tain 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 issu- ance of a building permit for the use contemplated herewith. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 505 Page Three Special Conditons: 1. Portola Ave. and Magnesia Falls Dr. shall be developed with full 55' half street improvements; the precise design of improvements for Magnesia Falls Dr. shall incorporate the recommendations of the Director of Public Works, with all improvements subject to the review and approval of the Director of Public Works. 2. Safety street lighting shall be installed at the corner of Magnesia Falls Dr. and Portola Ave. 3. Contributions to the City Drainage and Signalization Funds shall be made prior to development of this site. DESIGN REVIEW CONDITONS: Site Plan 1. Increase size of swimming pool shown on plan and provide jacuzzi and shade structure in same area. 2. Provide additional swimming pool, jacuzzi, shade structure and volleyball court in easterly play area. 3. Provide perimeter wall around entire site, except for tip area; final design, construction and location to be approved by Design Review Board with final construction drawings. 4. Provide required common use open space percentage of 50%. 5. Provide sun screening of south, east and west window/sliding door exposures; design alternatives to be approved by Design Review Board with final construction drawings. 6. Provide 8' high enclosure around RV parking area (if area is approved for that use), with landscape screening on the east, west, and south sides. Landscaping 1. Increase number of 24" box size trees by a minimum 50o with addi- tional 24" box size trees provided along Magnesia Falls Dr. and Portola Ave. 2. Evaluate growth rate of proposed shrubs, increase size to 5-15 gallon, as appropriate for slower growing materials. 3. Increase all 5 gallon trees to minimum 15 gallon size. 4. Provide additional landscape screening for wind and airborne sand protection along the north site boundary. AGREEMENT I accept and agree, prior to use of this permit or approval, to comply with all the conditions set forth, and understand that the Department of Building and Safety will not issue a building permit or allow occu- pancy on the use permitted until this signed confirmation has been re- ceived by the Department of Environmental Services. (Date) (Applicant's Signature) June 6, 1979 Paul A. Williams Director of Environmental Services City of Palm Desert 45-275 Prickly Pear Lane Palm Desert, Ca. 92260 Reference: Case No. 08-79 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. 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 08-79 is in accordance with the require- ments prescribed by the Fire Marshal." Very truly yours, DaL. Flake Fre hief David J. Ortegel Fire Marshal DJO:dt