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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 557PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 557 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AND PRELIMINARY DESIGN REVIEW TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF 134 CONDOMINIUM UNITS ON APPROXIMATELY 29.7 GROSS ACRES WITHIN THE PR-5 (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, MAX. 5 D.U./AC.) ZONE, LOCATED AT THE NORTH- WEST CORNER OF PORTOLA AVENUE AND HOVLEY LANE. CASE NOS DP 14-79 and 189 MF WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on the 4th day of December, 1979, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider a request by KENT LAND COMPANY, for approval of a Planned Residential Development to allow construction of 134 condo- minium units on approximately 29.7 gross acres within the PR-5 (Planned Residential District, max. 5 d.u./ac.) zone, located at the northwest corner of Portola Avenue and Hovley Lane, more particularly described as: APN 621-190-057 APN 621-190-061 APN 621-190-059 APN 621-190-062 APN 621-190-060 APN 621-190-078 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 previously been assessed in connection with Case No. DP 12-78, 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: a. The proposed project generally conforms to the intent and purpose 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 No. 14-79 and preliminary Design Review Case No. 189 MF, subject to those conditions attached hereto. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert Planning Commission, held on this 4th day of December, 1979, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Berkey, Kryder, Miller, Snyder NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None WALTER SNYDER, Chairm ATTEST: PAUL A. WILLIAMS, Secretary PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 557 Page -2- CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL CASE NO. DP 14-79 Standard Conditions: 1. The development of the property shall conform substantially with Exhibit A (Case No. DP 14-79) 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 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; however, each individual phase shall meet or exceed all Municipal Code require- ments 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 additions 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 November 27, 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 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 Dept. 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 record- ation of a tract map. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 557 Page -3- SPECIAL CONDITIONS 1. A number of units on the cul-de-sacs do not provide a 20 foot deep clear parking apron. These units shall be redesigned in order to provide that 20 foot deep apron, without access conflicts. 2. The perimeter wall along Portola Avenue and Hovley Lane should be set back an average of 20 ft. from the property line with a distance of less than 20 ft. permitted for the wall as presently shown on the plot plan. 3. Along the westerly property line, a minimum 30 foot distance between property line and dwelling units should be provided for blowsand protection, as approved through the Design Review process. 4. The meandering pedestrian -bikeway path is required to be 8 ft. wide with the path to be a minimum of 4 ft. from curb line. 5. East, west, and south elevations shall be restudied to provide solar protection for glass areas with cross sections submitted with final working drawings showing sun penetration plotted for June 21; design of landscape plan to also consider providing solar protection. 6. Eliminate golf cart doors to provide visual relief for large expanses of wood doors where feasible. 7. Undulate building setbacks for units on north side of road which connects east and west portions of project. 8. In areas where only a jacuzzi is shown, add swimming pool (minimum size 20'x40'). 9. Where feasible, undulate building setbacks for units fronting on cul-de- sacs. 10. Provide enriched street paving in cul-de-sacs and at project entrances, with enriched paving optional at private intersections. 11. Avoid use of Albizzia Julibrissin, Magnolia St. Mary, and Platanus Acerifolia, and concentrate on utilizing evergreens. 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 occupancy on the use permitted until this signed confirmation has been received by the Department of Environmental Services. (Date) (Applicant's Signature) PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 557 Page -4- DEPARTMENT OF FIRE PROTECTION IN COOPERATION WITH THE CALIFORNIA. O 'lSION C;r" : --,FEES' CAVID L. FLAKE u Ty :- IRE NA 'f`EN Paul A. Williams Director of Environmental Services City of Palm Desert 45-275 Prickly Pear Lane Palm Desert, Ca. 92260 Re: Case No. DP 14-79 Dear Mr. Williams, PE`.RRI F�. c L November 27, 1979 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 DP 14-79 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. �, David J. Ortegel Fire Marshal DJO:dt