HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 654PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 654
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 62 LOT SUBDIVISION LOCATED
ON THE NORTH SIDE OF RUTLEDGE WAY, WEST OF PORTOLA AVENUE.
CASE NO. TT 17104
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
the request of LEWIS HOMES OF CALIFORNIA for approval of a Tentative Tract Map, to
allow the subdivision of 31 existing duplex lots into 62 single family lots on 9.8
acres within the R-2 (5), S.P. (Single Family Residential, one unit per 5,000 sq.ft.
of lot area, Scenic Preservation Overlay) zone generally located on the north side of
Rutledge Way, west of Portola Avenue, more particularly described as:
Tract 12181-1
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 No. TT 12181-1
and no further documentation 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
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 development proposed.
4. The design of the subdivision and the proposed improvements are not
likely to cause substantial environmental damage or serious health
problems.
WHEREAS, in the review of this Tentative Tract Map the Planning Commission
has considered the effect of the contemplated action on the housing needs of the
region for purposes of balancing these needs against the public service needs of the
residents of the City of Palm Desert and its environs, with available fiscal and
environmental resources.
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. 17104 for the reasons set forth in the Resolution and subject to
the attached conditions.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert Planning
Commission, held on this 5th day of November, 1980, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: BERKEY, KRYDER, RICHARDS, MILLER
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: MCLACHLAN
ABSTAIN: NONE
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CHARLES MILLER, Chairman
ATTE T:
STA SAWA, Acting Secretary
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. Page Two
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. TT 17104
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 mumincipal ordinances
and State and Federal Statures now in force, or which hereafter may be in force.
2. All applicable conditions of Resolution No. 78-119 and CUP 14-80 shall be met.
3. The total number of lots shall be limited to 62.
4. Six foot high 1" x 8" cedar board fence to be constructed in side yard along
property lines between units.
5. CC&R's to be submitted to Director of Environmental Services for review and
approval prior to recordation of final Tract Map, with CC&R's to include, but
not be limited to the following provisions, to insure:
A. Architectural and exterior color compatibility is maintained.
B. Front yard landscaping compatibility.
C. Lewis Homes shall act as third party to settle disagreements.
D. Easements for use of driveway and other common areas.
E. Definition of usage of common wall areas, and maintenance and repair
of all common features.
6. Each dwelling unit to have individual utility meters.