HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 650PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 650
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 ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF 60 RESI-
DENTIAL UNITS ON APPROXIMATELY 10,87 ACRES LOCATED AT THE
NORTHEAST CORNER OF PORTOLA AVENUE AND MAGNESIA FALLS DRIVE.
CASE NO. TT 16942
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California,
did on the 5th day of November, 1980, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider
a request by TRANSCOPIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION for approval of a two (2) lot sub-
division to allow construction of thirty-eight (38) condominium units (Lot 1) and
apartment units or condominiums to be determined by the 1980 General Plan Update
(Lot 2) on 13.3. acres within the PR-5 (Planned Residential, 5 d.u./acre maximum
density) zone located at the northeast corner of Magnesia Falls Drive and Portola
Avenue, more particularly described as:
APN 621-400-022
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 had determined
that the project has previously been assessed in connection with Case No. DP 08-79
and no further documentation is deemed necessary.
WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering the testimony
and arguments, if any, of all interested persons desiring to be heard, said Planning
Commission did find the following facts to jusitfy their recommendations and actions
as described below:
1. The subject Tentative map does substantially comply with Chapter
26 of the City of Palm Desert Municipal Code, and the Stat 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 development proposed.
4. The design of the subdivision and the proposed improvements are
not likely to cause substantial environmetnal 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 these cases;
2. That the Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City
Council conditional approval of the above described Tentative
Map No. 16942 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 con-
formance with an adopted master plan, within five (5) years of the recordation of the
final map.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
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Planning Commission, held on this 5th day of November, 1980, by the following vote,
to wit:
AYES: BERKEY, KRYDER, RICHARDS, MILLER, MCLACHLAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
CHARLEg''`fvfIL ER, C iairman
ATTEST:
STAN SAWA, Acting Secretary
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STANDARD CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. TT 16942
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 hereafter 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 Services.
4. Access right to Portola Avenue and Magnesia Falls Drive (except for those
openings approved in Case Nos. DP 08-79 and 178 MF) shall be offered to the
City as a dedication on the final map.
5. The CC&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 jurisdiction
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 TV, 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 construction 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 October 15, 1980
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. 16942 is in accordance with the require-
ments prescribed by the City Fire Marshal."
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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
08-79 and related Design Review Case No. 178 MF, shall be met as part of
the development of this tract.
18. The total number of lots shall be limited to 2 with lettered lots as necessary
to identify private street rights -of -way.
19. The applicant shall have twelve (12) months from the date of the approval of
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 Ordinance
shall be made prior to recordation of the Final Map.
21. Developer shall pay in -lieu fees for park and recreation purposes to comply
with the requirements of Article 26.48 of the City of Palm Desert Subdivision
Ordinance.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
1. Portola Avenue to be dedicated and improved to provide 55 ft. half street as
required by City with 20 feet of landscape area provided between perimeter wall
and curb.
2. Magnesia Falls Drive to be dedicated and improved to half street width as
determined by General Plan Update, with 20 feet of landscape area provided
between perimeter wall and curb.
3. Subdivision to be provided with minimum 6 foot high decorative solid masonry
wall around project (except for approved openings), as approved and/or
modified through the Design Review Process.
4. Subdivision shall be designed to retain a minimum 25 year storm intensity
on -site per Ordinance No. 218.
5. Safety street lighting to be provided as required by Director of Public Works.
6. Final Map not to be recorded and final working drawings approved until General
Plan Update is completed and Magnesia Falls Drive right-of-way determined.
7. Sidewalks to be provided adjacent to curbs on both streets as required by
Department of Public Works.
8. Final map not to be recorded until clearance from Coachella Valley Water District
is received by the Department of Environmental Services regarding relocation of
existing Coachella Valley Water District facilities.
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DEPARTMENT OF FIRE PROTECTION
IN COOPERATION 'WI i H THE
CALIFORNfA DIVISION OF FORESTRY
DAVDL.FLAKE
COUNTY - IRE WARDEN
October 15, 1980
Stan Sawa
Associate Planner
City of Palm Desert
45-275 Prickly Pear Lane
Palm Desert, Ca. 92260
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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 (2) hour duration in addition to domestic 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 located at each street intersection
(a) but not greater than 250 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.
R. 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. 16942 is in accordance with the
requirements 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.
Very truly yours,
David L. Flake
Fire Chief
Eric L. Vogt
Fire Marshal
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CC: Palm Desert Community Services District