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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 660PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 660 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 PROVIDE 139 LOTS TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF 128 RESIDENTIAL UNITS AND ASSOCIATED RECREA- TIONAL AMENITIES AT THE NORTHEAST INTERSECTION OF 44TH AVENUE AND THE PALM VALLEY STORM CHANNEL. CASE NO. TT 16396 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on the 2nd day of December, 1980, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the request of WATT INDUSTRIES/PALM SPRINGS, INC. for approval of a 139 lot Tentative Subdivision Map to allow the construction of 128 single family zero lot line dwelling units and associated recreational amenities on 18.72 acres presently within the PR-7, S.P. (Planned Residential, 7 d.u./ac. Scenic Preservation Overlay) zone, (Change of Zone pending to R-2 (6), S.P., Single Family Residential, one unit per 6000 sq.ft. of lot area, Scenic Preservation Overlay ) zone located at the northeast intersec- tion of 44th Avenue and the Palm Valley Storm Channel, more particularly described as: APN 621-320-009 and 621-320-010 WHEREAS, said applicant 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 02-80 and CUP 12-80 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 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 fo 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. 16396 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 a fee 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, within five (5) years of the recordation of the final map. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 660 Page Two Planning Commission, held on this 2nd day of December, 1980, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: BERKEY, KRYDER, MCLACHLAN, RICHARDS, MILLER NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE CHAFk MI�L`tER, Chairman ATTEST: RAMON A. DIAZ, Secretary /1r PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 660 Page Three STANDARD CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL CASE NO. TT 16396 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 44th Avenue and Park View Drive (except for those openings approved in Case Nos. CUP 12-80 and 219 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 Environ- mental 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 September 11, 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. 16396 is in accordance with the requirements prescribed by the City Fire Marshal." PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION N0. 660 Page Four 15. Drainage shall be subject to approval of the City Engineer; applicant shall provide engineered data as requested. 16. All private streets shall be built to City standards and be inspected by the Engineering Department and a Standard Inspection fee shall be paid. 17. All requirements of the Planning Commission action on the Conditional Use Permit 12-80 and related Design Review Case No. 219 MF, shall be met as part of the development of this tract. 18. The total number of lots shall be limited to 128 with lettered lots as necessary to identify private street rights -of -way and common lots. 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. Drainage facilities shall be provided per Ordinance No. 218 and the Master Drainage Plan to the specifications of the Public Works Director. 2. Additional storm drain construction shall be contingent upon a drainage study by the private engineer. 3. Provisions shall be made to protect the development from the Palm Valley Channel as deemed necessary by the private engineer, Public Works Director, and Coachella Valley Water District. 4. All retention basin overflow and local drainage shall be directed to the Palm Valley Channel. 5. Developer to pay one -eighth the cost for widening Private engineer to submit bridge cost estimate. 6. Dedication and full improvement of 44th Avenue to curb and gutter, sidewalk and match -up paving. 7. Dedication and full improvement of Parkview Drive to City standards including curb and gutter, sidewalk and match -up paving. 8. Developer shall relocate any existing district facilties as required by Coachella Valley Water District and Public Works Director. 9. Entry to project on 44th Avenue to align with plans developed by Southwest Engineering for El Paseo extension, subject to City Public Works Director approval. of 44th Avenue bridge. City standards including 10. Program for private street maintenance to be submitted to Director of Environmental Services for approval prior to recordation of Final Map.