HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 666PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 666
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
22 RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM UNITS ON 5 GROSS ACRES LOCATED
AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF PORTOLA AVENUE AND HOVLEY LANE.
CASE NO. TT 14998 (RENEWAL)
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California,
did on the 30th day of December, 1980, hold a duly noticed public hearing to
consider the request of KAUFMAN AND BROAD HOMES INC., for approval of a Tentative
Tract Map to allow the construction of a 22 dwelling unit condominium project and
associated recreational amenities on 5 gross acres within the PR-5 zone (Planned
Residential, 5 d.u./acres maximum density) located at the southwest corner of
Portola Avenue and Hovley Lane, more particularly described as:
622-020-036
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. DP 11-79
and TT 14998 (original), 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 as justified in the staff report for TT 14998
dated December 30, 1980, to exist to recommend approval of the Tentative Tract Map:
1. That the proposed map is consistent with applicable general
and specific plans.
2. That the design or improvement of the proposed subdivision is
consistent with applicable general and specific plans.
3. That the site is physically suitable for the type of development.
4. That the site is physically suitable for the proposed density
of development.
5. That the design of the subdivision or the proposed improvements
are not likely to cause substantial environmental damage or
substantially and avoidably injurefish or wildlife or their
habitat.
6. That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements
is not likely to cause serious public health problems.
7. That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements
will not conflict with easements, acquired by the public at
large, for access through or use of, property within the
proposed subdivision.
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. 14998 (Renewal) for the reasons set forth in
this Resolution and subject to the attached conditions.
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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 require-
ments 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, held on this 30th day of December, 1980, by the following vote,
to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
BERKEY, KRYDER, RICHARDS, MILLER
NONE
MCLACHLAN
NONE
CHA
ATTEST:
R ON A. DIAZ, Secre'ary
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ILLER, Chairman
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STANDARD CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. TENTATIVE TRACT 14998 (RENEWAL)
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 here-
after 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 rights to Hovley Land and Portola Avenue, (except for one approved
entrance to each street) shall be offered to the City as a dedication on
the Final Map.
5. The C.C. & 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).
d. Lots indicated as common shall be retained in undivided interest
granted to each homeowner.
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 juris-
diction 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 Ordi-
nance 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 December 12,
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. 14998 is in accor-
dance with the requirements 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 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 Development
Plan 11-80 and 214 MF shall be met as a part of the development of
this tract.
18. The total number of lots shall be limited to 22 for condominium
unit use, and other lots for common purposes as deemed necessary.
19. The applicant shall have twelve (12) months from the date of the
approval or conditional approval fo 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 paid 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. Provide installation of adjacent right-of-way design as follows:
Hovley Lane - dedication and improvement of 44 ft. half
street. Half street section to contain 32 ft. wide travel
lane, and 12 ft. public parkway (no sidewalk), with
ornamental landscaping.
Portola Avenue - dedicate and improve 50 ft. half street.
Street section to contain ultimate 6 ft. (one-half of 12
ft.) raised center median, 32 ft. wide travel lane, and
12 ft. public parkway and 20 ft. public access easement
with an 8 ft. wide meandering pedestrian/bike path, orna-
mental landscaping.
2. The grade of Hovley Lane shall be reestablished as directed and approved
by the Director of Public Works. All improvement plans shall be based
on that new grade.
3. Safety street lighting shall be installed at each tract entrance on
Hovley Lane and Portola Avenue.
4. The map shall provide for 50% of the net site area (approx. 1.96 acres)
to be held in common for open space purposes, this may be accoplished
by means of an easement.
5. Drainage facilities shall be provided per Ordinance No. 218 and
Master Drainage Plan to specifications of Public Works Director.
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CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY
DAVID L. FLAKE
COUNTY FIRE WARDEN
December 12, 1980
Ramon A. Diaz
Director of Environmental Services
City of Palm Desert
45-275 Prickly Pear Lane
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Reference: Case No. 'P 11-80/TT 14998
Gentlemen:
210 WEST SAN JACINTO STREET
PERRIS, CALIFORNIA 92370
TELEPHONE (714) 657-3183
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DEC 1 5 1980
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
CITY OF PALM DESERT
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 returend 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 11-80/ TT 14998 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.
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Ramon Diaz
Dir. of Environmental Serv.
City of Palm Desert
12/12/80
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6. Access gates shall be electronically controlled from emergency vehicles
by an approved system.
Sincerley,
DAVID L. FLAKE
County Fire Warden
By
Eric L. Vog V
Fire Marsha)
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