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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 706PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 706 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 51 CONDO- MINIUM UNITS ON APPROXIMATELY 10.5 ACRES LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF PARKVIEW DRIVE WEST OF FAIRHAVEN DRIVE. CASE NO. TT 15634 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on the 5th day of May, 1981, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the request by SAN CLEMENTE GROUP DEVELOPMENT CORP. for approval of a Tentative Tract Map for 9 lots to allow construction of 51 condominium units on approximately 10.5 acres within the PR-7, S.P. (Planned Residential max. 7 d.u./acre, Scenic Preserva- tion Overlay) zone generally located on the south side of Parkview Drive, west of Fairhaven Drive, more particularly described as: APN 621-320-001, 621-320-002, 621-320-003 621-320-004, 621-320-005 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 13-79 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 justified in the staff report for TT 15634 to exist to recommend approval of the Tentative Tract Map: a. That the proposed map is consistent with applicable general and specific plans. b. That the design or improvement of the proposed subdivision is consistent with applicable general and specific plans. c. That the site is physically suitable for the type of development. d. That the site is physically suitable for the proposed density of development. e. That the design of the subdivision or the proposed improve- ments are not likely to cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat. f. That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements is not likely to cause serious public health problems. g• 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 pro- posed subdivision. WHEREAS, in the review of this Tentative Tract Map the P'anning 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 conditionalapproval to the City Council of the City of Palm Desert of the above described Tentative Map No. 15634 for the reasons set forth in this Resolution and subject to the attached conditions. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 706 Page Two 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 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 5th day of May, 1981, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: BERKEY, KRYDER, MCLACHLAN, RICHARDS, MILLER NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE CHARLES MILLER, Chairman ATTEST: 7146 RAMON A. DIAZ, S cretary /1r PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION N0. 706 Page Three CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL CASE NO. TENTATIVE TRACT 15634 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 Public Works Director shall be installed in accordance with City standards. 3. Prior to submittal of the final map, the applicant shall provide the Depart- ment 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 Parkview Drive (except for one approved project entrance) and access rights to Fairhaven. Drive (except for one approved emergency access) 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 Director of Environ- mental Services: a. The document to convey title. b. Covenants and restrictions to be recorded. c. Management and maintenance agreement to be entered into with the owners of the units of the project. 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 jurisdic- tion 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. As 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 ori- ginal 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 April 24, 1981, 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. 15634 is in accordance with the requirements prescribed by the City Fire Marshal." PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 706 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 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 04-81 shall be met as a part of the development of this tract. 18. The total number of lots shall be limited to 7 for units, recreation/open space, and buffer purposes; and, 2 lots for private street definition. 19. The applicant shall have twelve (12) months from the date of the approval or 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 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 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. 22. Subdivider shall install safety street lighting at the tract entrance to Parkview Drive as required by the Director of Public Works and approved through the Design Review process. 23. The tract shall be completely bounded by a minimum 6 foot high solid masonry wall, except for an approved tract entrance to Parkview Drive and emergency access gate to Fairhaven Drive. 24. A temporary turn -around area shall be provided at the ends of the private interior streets if the tract is phased. 25. All perimeter improvements including boundary wall, parkway landscaping, and public right-of-way improvements shall be completed in the first phase of development. 26. Landscaping maintenance along Parkview Drive and Fairhaven Drive shall be provided by Homeowners Association. 27. On -site retention facilities shall be provided in accordance with Ordinance No. 218. 28. The subdivider shall dedicate and fully improve Parkview Drive to 44 foot half street standards and Fairhaven Drive to 33 foot wide half street standards along eastern boundary to Parkview Drive. 29. Interior private streets shall be constructed with standard curb and gutter. 30. Final Map not to be recorded until Design Review Board has granted preliminary approval of plans and it has been amended to reflect any changes. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 706 Page Five April 24, 1981 Ramon A. Diaz City of Palm Desert 45-275 Prickly Pear Lane Palm Desert, Calif. 92260 DEPARTMENT OF FIRE PROTECTION IN COOPF.RArION PrIr H , F; ;}I,,I`;ION t ' ;.1 i.,.AKE: IRE. WAF21`F APR 24 1981 ENVi ONif,LN SAL SERVICES CITY OF PALM Dr SLIT Reference: Tentative Tract No. 15634 & DP 04-81 Gentlemen: 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 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: "I certify that the design of the water system in Tract No. 15634 & DP 04-81 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. 6. Second access is required into project. 7. Gates shall be electronically controlled from emergency vehicles by an approved system. Very truly yours, OAVID L. FLAKE Fir Chief ERIC L. VOGT,� Fire Marshal ELV:att cc: Jim Zimmerman, C.V.W.D.