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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 548PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 548 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF A TENTATIVE TRACT MAP TO CREATE A 37 LOT SUBDIVISION FOR RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM PURPOSES. CASE NO. TT 14805 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, Cali- fornia, did on the 4th day of September, 1979, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing, and continued Public Hearing on October 2, October 17, October 30, and November 14, 1979, to consider the request of KAUL CONSTRUCTION for approv- al of a Tentative Tract Map to create a 37 lot subdivision for residential condominium purposes on approximately 7.2 acres within the PR-5 (Planned Resi- dential, max. 5 d.u./ac.) zone generally located on the southside of Country Club Drive, between Monterey Avenue and Portola Avenue 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 subject project has been previously assessed under Case No. DP 03-79 and no further evaluation is deemed necessary. WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony and arguments, if any, of all persons desiring to be heard, said Planning Commission did find the following facts and reasons to exist to recommend approval of the Tentative Tract Map: 1. The subject Tentative Map does substantially comply with Chapter 26 of the City of Palm Desert Municipal Code, and the State of California Subdivision Map Act, as amended. 2. The subject Tentative Map does comply with the adopted General Plan and the Palm Desert Zoning Ordinance. 3. The site is physically suitable for the type of develop- ment proposed. 4. The design of the subdivision and the proposed improve- ments are not likely to cause substantial environmental damage or serious health problems. 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 this case; 2. That it does hereby recommend conditional approval to the City Council of the City of Palm Desert of the above described Tentative Map No. 14805 for the reasons set forth in this Resolution and subject to the attached conditions. FURTHER, BE IT RESOLVED that the recommended conditions of approval do include a requirement that the applicant pay in -lieu fees to comply with the requirements of Article 26.48 of the City of Palm Desert Subdivision Ordinance. In return, it is recommended that the City Council agree to use said fees for park purposes in conformance with an adopted master plan, with- in five (5) years of the recordation of the final map. PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert Planning Commission, held on this 14th day of November, 1979, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: BERKEY, KRYDER, MILLER, SNYDER NOES: NONE ABSENT: FLESHMAN ABSTAIN: NONE PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 548 Page 2. WAITER SNYDER, Chairma ATTEST: CjY UL A. WILLIAMS, Secretary PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 548 Page 3. STANDARD CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL CASE NO. TT 14805 1. The development of the property described herein shall be subject to the restrictions and limitations set forth herein which are in addition to all the requirements, limitations, and restrictions of all municipal ordinances and State and Federal statutes now in force, or which here- after may be in force. 2. Full public improvements including traffic safety lighting as required by Ordinance and the City Engineer shall be installed in accordance with City standards. 3. Prior to submittal of the Final Map, the applicant shall provide the Department of Environmental Services with a list of proposed street names with at least three alternatives. The approval of the final street name shall be made by the Director of Environmental Service. 4. Access rights to Country Club Drive, except for an approved driveway entrance, shall be offered to the City as a dedication on the Final Map. 5. The C.C.&R.'s for this development shall be submitted to the Director of Environmental Services for review and final approval by the City Attorney prior to the issuance of any building permits. Prior to recordation of the final subdivision map, the applicant shall submit to the City Engineer: a. The document to convey title. b. Covenants and restrictions to be recorded (which have been approved). c. Management and maintenance agreement to be entered into with the owners of the units of the project (which has been approved). 6. Improvement plans for water and sewer systems shall meet the requirements of the respective service districts. 7. Area shall be annexed to appropriate Improvement Districts having juris- diction over the subject area. 8. All dedicated land and/or easements required by this approval shall be granted to the City of Palm Desert, without cost to the City and free of all liens and encumbrances. 9. All on -site utilities, including cable T.V., shall be placed underground and shall be completely concealed from view except certain appurtenances as may be approved by the Director of Environmental Services. 10. Complete plans and specifications shall be submitted as required by Ordinance to the City Engineer for checking and approval before construc- tion of any improvements is commenced. The subdivider shall submit "as -built" plans prior to acceptance of the subdivision improvements by the City. 11. In order to maintain reasonable fire protection during the construction period, the subdivider shall maintain passable vehicular access to all buildings. An adequate number of fire hydrants with required fire flows shall be installed as recommended by the Fire Marshal. 12. Prior to recordation of the Final Map, the developer shall furnish the original and three (3) copies of the water system plan to the Fire Marshal for review. 13. All requirements of the City Fire Marshal from his letter of August 14, 1979, shall be met as a part of the development of this tract. 14. The water system 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 of Tract No. 14805 is in accordance with the requirements prescribed by the City Fire Marshal." PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 548 Page 4. STANDARD CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL (Cont.) 15. Drainage shall be subject to approval of the City Engineer. Applicant shall provide engineered data as requested. 16. All private streets shall be inspected by the Engineering Department and a Standard Inspection Fee shall be paid. 17. All requirements of the Planning Commission action on the Development Plan 03-79 shall be met as a part of the development of this tract. 18. The total number of lots shall be limited to 36 for residential unit purposes and other lots for undivided interest common use as deemed appropriate and necessary. 19. The applicant shall have twelve (12) months from the date of the approval or conditional approval of the tentative map for filing of the final map unless an extension of time of up to eighteen (18) months is granted by a Resolution of the City Council. 20. Drainage and Signalization Fund contributions as required by City Ordi- nance shall be made prior to recordation of the Final Map. 21. Developer shall dedicate land, pay a fee in lieu thereof, or a combination of both, at the option of the City Council, as a condition of the Final Map, for park and recreation purposes. The City shall commit the use of any such fees received within a five year period. SPECIAL CONDITIONS 1. The map shall be revised to reflect an 8 ft. wide sidewalk on Country Club Drive. 2. Safety street lighting shall be installed at the tract entrance and Country Club Drive as required and approved by the Director of Public Works. 3. Subdivider shall contribute $1,800 into the Signalization Fund, and $1,500 per gross acre into the Drainage Fund of the City of Palm Desert. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 548 Page 5. DEPARTMENT OF FIRE PROTECTION N COOPERATION YJITH r >4ON OF S ORE ; 1 ; DAVID L. FLAKE R s WARDEN Paul A. Williams Director of Environmental Services City of Palm Desert 45-275 Prickly Pear Lane Palm Desert, Ca. 92260 E-.PiHC.iN _ 4 657 August 14, 1979 Reference: Tentative Tract No. 14.805 Gentlemen: Provide the following fire protection in accordance with the Uniform Fire Code: 1. Install a water system capable of delivering 2500 GPM fire flow from any fire hydrant for a two hour duration in addition to domestic supply. The computa- tion 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 located at each street intersection (a) but not greater than 500 feet apart in any direction. A. Exterior surface of hydrant barrels and heads shall be painted chrome yellow, and the tops and nozzle caps shall be painted green. B. Curbs shall be painted red 15 feet in either direction from each hydrant. 3. Prior to recordation of the final map, the developer shall furnish the original and three (3) copies of the water system plan to the Fire Marshal for review. 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 Tract No. 14.805 is in accordance with the require- ments prescribed by the Fire Marshal." Upon approval, the original plan will be returned to the developer. 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. This development lies beyond the 5 minute response area. 7. Alternate access for emergency vehicles must be provided. truly yours, / 'avid J. Ortegel Fire Marshal DJO:r1t