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Home My WebLink AboutRes No 621PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 621 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT PLAN TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 117 UNIT CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT ON APPROXIMATELY 38 ACRES WITHIN THE PR-3 (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL, MAXIMUM DENSITY 3 D.U./AC.) ZONE GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF HOMESTEAD ROAD AND ALAMO DRIVE. CASE N0. DP 09-80 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on the 6th day of August, 1980, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider a request by CHACAHUALA LTD. for approval of a Development Plan to allow the con- struction of a 117 unit condominium development on approximately 38 acres within the PR-3 (Planned Residential, maximum density 3 d.u./ac.) zone generally located at the southeast corner of Homestead Road and Alamo Drive, more particularly described as: APN 631-170-001 WHEREAS, said application has complied with the requirements of the "City of Palm Desert Procedures to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act, Resolution No. 80-89", in that the Director of Environmental Services has determined that the project has previously been assessed in connection with Case Nos. C/Z 02-78 and DP 09-78, and no further documentation is deemed necessary. WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering all testi- mony 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 develop- ment in the area. c. The proposed project will not be detrimental to the health, safety and 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 consti- tute the findings of the Commission in this case. 2. That the Planning Commission does hereby approve conceptual Development Plan No. 09-80 (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 5th day of August, 1980, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: BERKEY, RICHARDS, MILLER NOES: NONE ABSENT: KRYDER, MCLACHLAN ABSTAIN: NONE CHARLES MILLER, Chairman ATTEST: MURREL CRUMP, Acting Secreta /dj PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 621 Page Two `w Standard Conditions: law yaw o. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL CASE NO. DP 09-80 1. The development of the property shall conform substantially with Exhibit A (Case No. DP 09-80) 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 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 construc- tion on said project, the applicant shall agree in writing to these Condi- tions 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 tele- vision, and similar service wires or cables, which are adjacent to the property being developed shall be installed underground as a part of develop- ment 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 July 15, 1980. 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 contem- plated 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. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 621 Page Three Special Conditions: 1. Prior to acceptance of a Final Map, the developer shall comply with Title 28 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code (Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance). 2. The development shall implement the Master Plan of Drainage as required and approved by the Director of Public Works. 3. The east -west driveway connection between the northerly ends of Iguana Road and Chameleon Road shall be increased to 32 feet in width, or four guest parking bays shall be provided in appropriate locations along the driveway. 4. Traffic safety lighting shall be provided at the entrance of Alamo Drive and at Mesa View Drive. 5. Swimming pool equipment shall be indicated on the final working drawings in every instance where a swimming pool is proposed. Said equipment shall be located within a building or placed underground. 6 Tennis courts shall be recessed a minimum of three feet and a ten foot landscaped setback provided between the courts and Alamo. 7. Areas adjacent to the existing water tank west of the subject site shall be intensively landscaped. 8. Alamo Drive shall be fully improved on the easterly side between Homestead and the first cross street northerly thereof. All interior streets shall be a minimum of 32 feet wide. 9. The proposed wall along Mesa View Drive shall be setback a minimum of ten feet from the property line and said area shall be landscaped. 10. The Final Subdivision Map shall comply with all of the conditions of this approval which now supersede Planning Commission Resolution No. 388. 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 Environ- mental Services. c4 e4-4I 6-L 4 L--y. ppl T cannature vior PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 621 Page Four *tier► Imo Imo DEPARTMENT OF FIRE PROTECTION IN COOPERATION v.I'"sl CALIFORNIA OIVt ;ts)!J +;s A\•."I[' rL AK r. ouNiF•.. •-• ir�� WAki. July 15, 1980 Carlos Ortega Acting Director of Environmental Services City of Palm Desert 45-275 Prickly Pear Lane Palm Desert, Ca. 92260 <`/ ;,)PN1A ,,: 7( iFl EPHONE . -'4i 657 i;R3 1; V ~� ¢9 4 �UL 16 1980tiv CITY OF r OP PALM DESERT E LRrs Reference: Case No. DP 09-80 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. 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 he 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 09-80 is in accordance with the requirements prescribed by the Fire Marshal." PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 621 Page Five DP 09-80, conbild 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. Emergency access roads shall be a minimum of 20 feet wide. 7. Cul-de-sac turning radius shall be 40 feet. 8. Provide emergency access road at end of Racer Trail. Very truly yours, * L , Eric L. Vogt Fire Marshal ELV:dt