HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 686PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 686
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 294 DWELLING UNITS AND
GOLF COURSE.
CASE NO. TT 13881
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California,
did hold a duly noticed Public Hearing on the 15th day of October, 1980, on February
18, 1981, and continued to the 3rd day of March, 1981, to consider the request of
DAME CONSTRUCTION COMPANY for approval of a Tentative Tract Map to allow 294 dwelling
units and golf course on approximately 111 acres within the PR-5 (Planned Residential,
maximum 5 dwelling units per acre) zone located on the west side of Portola Avenue,
north of the Whitewater Storm Channel, more particularly described as:
A Subdivision of a portion of the south half of Section 8
and a portion of the northeast 4 of Section 17,
T5S, R6E, S.B.B.&M.
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. DP 01-79
and no further documentation is deemed necessary; and,
WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony
and argument, if any, the Planning Commission did find the following facts and reasons
to exist to justify the granting of approval of said 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 injure fish 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.
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
of Palm Desert of the above described Tentative Map No. 13881
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 require-
ments of Article 26.48 of the City of Palm Desert Subdivision Ordinance. In return,
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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 3rd day of March, 1981, by the following vote, to
wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
BERKEY, MILLER, KRYDER, MCLACHLAN, RICHARDS
NONE
NONE
NONE
ON A. DIAZ,'Secre ary
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CHARLES MILLER, Chairman
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STANDARD CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. TENTATIVE TRACT 13881
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 on Portola Avenue (except for one private street entrance and
one maintenance/emergency access) 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 approval prior to the issuance of any
building permits. Prior to recordation of the final subdivision map,
the applicant shall submit to the Director of Environmental Services:
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. Long term agreements relating to the ownership of the golf course.
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 June 9, 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. 13881 is in
accordance with the requiements 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
01-79 shall be met as a part of the development of this tract.
18. The total number of lots shall be limited to 294 condominium unit lots,
plus other lots deemed necessary to define common areas, recreation areas,
and private streets.
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. Signalization Fund contributions as required by City Ordinance shall be
made prior to recordation of the Final Map.
21. Developer shall pay a fee in lieu thereof as a condition of the Final Map,
for park and recreation purposes. The City shall commit the use of any
such fees received within a five year period.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
1. A Final Tract Map for the subject site shall not be approved until the
Design Review process has been completed.
2. The area of this tract within the Whitewater Storm Channel shall be placed
in turf and permanently maintained (except for approved impervious surfaces),
or provided with an adequate alternative protection as approved by the
Director of Public Works, and Coachella Valley Water District.
3. A site boundary wall as required in DP 01-79 and as approved through the
Design Review process shall be designated on the Final Map.
4. The subdivider shall make a $3,700 per acre contribution or pay a fee in
amount effective at time of recordation to the City of Palm Desert
Drainage Fund. Area within Whitewater Channel as determined by the Director
of Public Works to be exempt.
5. Safety street lighting shall be installed at the tract entrance, if not
already provided as required and approved by the Director of Public Works.
6. Retention basin(s) shall be constructed in conformance with ordinance No. 218.
7. Additional storm drain construction shall be contingent upon a drainage study
by private engineer.
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RIVERSIDE COUNTY
FIRE DEPARTMENT
IN COOPERATION WITH THE
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY
DAVID. L. FLAKE
COUNTY FIRE WARDEN
Paul A. Williams
Director of Environmental Services
City of Palm Desert
45-275 Prickly Pear Lane
Palm Desert, CA 92260
June 9, 1980
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210 WEST SAN JACINTO STREET
PERRIS, CALIFORNIA 92370
TELEPHONE (714) 657-3183
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Reference: Tentative Tract No. 13881 (Revtsedl
Gentlmen:
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 500 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.
B. 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: "1. certify
that the design of the water system in Tract No. 13881 (revised) 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.
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By
Sincerely,
DAV CD L. F LA
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Eric Vogt
Fire Marshal