HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 729PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 729
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM
DESERT, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL TO THE CITY COUNCIL
A TENTATIVE TRACT MAP TO ALLOW A 47 DWELLING UNIT CONDOMINIUM
PROJECT ON 9.5 GROSS ACRES ON PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTH
SIDE OF HOVLEY LANE, APPROXIMATELY 2600 FEET EAST OF MONTEREY
AVENUE.
CASE NO. TT 14080
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California,
did on the 2nd day of June, 1981, hold a duly noticed public hearing and continued
hearings on June 17, and June 30, 1981, to consider the request of T&D CALIFORNIA
INVESTMENTS for Tentative Tract Map to allow construction of 47 condominium units on
9.5 acres within the PR-5 zone (Planned Residential, 5 d.u./acre maximum density)
zone, located on the north side of Hovley Lane, 2600 feet east of Monterey Avenue,
more particularly described as:
APN 621-190-054, 621-190-055
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 17-78
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 14080
on file in the Department of Environmental Services, to exist to recommend approval
of the Tentative Tract Map:
That the proposed map is consistent with applicable
general and specific plans.
That the design or improvement of the proposed sub-
division is consistent with applicable general and
specific plans.
That the site is physically
development.
That the site is physically
density of development.
suitable for the type of
suitable for the proposed
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.
That the design of the subdivision or the type of
improvements is not likely to cause serious public
health problems.
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. 14080 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
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 30th day of June, 1981, by the following vote,
to wit:
AYES: Richards, McLachlan, Kryder, Berkey
NOES: None
ABSENT: Chairman Miller
ABSTAIN: None
CH MILLER, Chairman
ATTEST:
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AMON A. DIAZ, Secretar
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 729 Page Three
STANDARD CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. TENTATIVE TRACT 14080
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 Lane 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.
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 be approved by 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 May 13, 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. 14080 is in accor-
dance with the requirements prescribed by the City Fire Marshal."
15. Drainage shall be subject to approval of the City Engineer.
Applicant shall provide engineered data as requested.
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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
05-81 shall be met as a part of the development of this tract.
18. The total number of lots shall be limited to 47 units and those necessary
for common areas and private streets.
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 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 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. Drainage facilities shall be provided per Ordinance No. 218 and the Master
Drainage Plan to the specifications of the Public Works Director.
23. Additional storm drain construction shall be contingent upon a drainage study
by the private engineer.
24. Landscaping maintenance on Hovley Lane shall be provided by the homeowner's
association.
25. Right-of-way on Hovley Lane shall be dedicated to 44 feet from centerline and
fully improved with curb and gutter at 32 feet from centerline, match -up
paving, sidewalk and landscaping.
26. Hovley Lane shall be widened sufficiently to provide a safe transition and
proper drainage between this property and the improved property approximately
330 feet to the east to the specifications of the Director of Public Works.
27. A street light for traffic safety purposes shall be installed at the inter-
section of the main entrance of Hovley Lane.
28. The developer shall construct the Master Plan Storm Drain that is adjacent
to the property and transverses the property as shown to the Master Plan
Storm Drain Plan North Palm Desert area. The private civil engineer shall
submit a hydrology study and hydraulic calculations for the storm drain
system.
29. Final map not to be recorded until design changes, if required by approval of
preliminary plans by the Design Review Board are required.
30. Subdivision to be provided with minimum six foot high solid masonry wall
around project (except for approved openings) as approved by Design Review
Board.
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PIVEP.SIDE COUNTY
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IN COOPERATION WITH THE
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY
DAVID L. FLAKE
COUNTY FIRE WARDEN
May 13, 1981
Ramon A. Diaz
Director of Environmental Services
City of Palm Desert
45-275 Prickly Pear Lane
Palm Desert, CA 92260
210 WEST SAN JACINTO STREET
PERRIS, CALIFORNIA 92370
TELEPHONE (714) 657-3183
Reference: Tentative Tract No. 14080 and DP 05-81
Dear Mr. Diaz:
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 inter-
section (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. 14080 & DP 05-81 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. Emergency access shall be an all weather approved roadway.
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Ramon A. Diaz
Director of Environmental Services
Ref: TT No. 14080 & DP 05-81
7. Cul-de-sac radius shall be to city standards.
5/13/81
Page 2.
8. Entry gates shall be electronically controlled from emergency vehicles
by an approved system.
By
to
cc: J. Zimmerman, CVWD
Sincerely,
DAVID L. FLAKE
County Fire Warden
Eric L. Vog
Fire Marsha