HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 886PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 886
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA,
RECOMMENDING TO THE PALM DESERT CITY
COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A PREANNEXATION CHANGE
OF ZONE AND MASTER PLAN OF DEVELOPMENT.
CASE NO. C/Z 09-81
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on
the 2nd day of August, 1983, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider a request by
WESTERN ALLIED PROPERTIES, INC. for preannexation zoning and approval of a master
development plan and Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact for approximately
675 acres located at the southerly city boundary on the west side of Highway 74, more
particularly described as:
APN's 635-040-001, 002, 004 through 008; 635-050-001 through 005;
771-030-009, 771-040-001, 002, 005
WHEREAS, said hearing was continued to the 6th day of September, 1983;
WHEREAS, at said public hearings, upon hearing and considering staff report dated
August 2, 1983, all testimony and arguments of all persons desiring to be heard as well as
staff's oral comments, the commission recommends adoption of the following findings:
1. The proposed change of zone and master development plan are consistent
with the City of Palm Desert General Plan in that:
a. The proposed development is within the low density residential
designation set forth within the general plan.
b. The dedication of open space for the hillside area meets the goals and
objectives of the open space and land use element of the general
plan.
2. The site area conforms to city requirements in that the site totals some 675
acres while the planned community development (PCD) zone requires a
minimum of 100 acres.
3. A master development plan as required by code has been submitted with the
applicants request for a PCD overlay zone.
4. The applicant's request has been properly filed in that the Western Allied
Properties, Inc. own the property which comprises the project area.
5. The code requirement that existing utility systems can accommodate the
proposed development has been met in that all applicable agencies have
indicated a willingness and ability to service the project area subject to
specific requirements.
6. Prezoning is necessary to complete annexations of the properties.
7. The PCD overlay zone is the most appropriate zone to assure proper
development of this aesthetically and environmentally sensitive area.
8. The PCD overlay zone and its accompanying master development plan will
assure that the site will be developed in a manner consistent with the goals
and objectives of the City of Palm Desert as reflected in its adopted general
plan.
9. The conditions of approval as set forth herein will mitigate any potential
adverse impact on the environment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 886
Palm Desert, as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the findings
of the commission;
2. That the Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the Palm Desert
City Council approval of a change of zone from its present Riverside County
designation of R-1 to PCD (UA).
3. The attached master plan of development is subject to the conditions set
forth in Exhibit "A".
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular scheduled meeting of the Palm
Desert Planning Commission on this 20th day of September, 1983, by the following vote,
to wit:
AYES: CRITES, DOWNS, ERWOOD, RICHARDS, WOOD
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
AMON A. DIAZ, Secr- ary
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RALPH B. WOOD, Chairman
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 886
EXHIBIT "A"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
1. The master development plan entitled Villages of Bella Vista Planned Community
District Regulations attached hereto as Exhibit "B" shall be amended as set forth in
Exhibit "C" entitled "Amendments to Proposed PCD Regulations".
2. The land use map shall be amended as shown in Exhibit "D".
3. All environmental mitigation measures set forth in Resolution 885 shall be
implemented prior to the zoning and master plan approvals becoming effective and
are part of the conditions of approval set forth herein.
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 886
EXHIBIT "C"
AMENDMENTS TO PROPOSED PCD REGULATIONS
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5. Whenever the regulations contained herein conflict with the regulations of
Chapter 25.23 (Planned Community District Zone), or other pertinent
sections referenced herein, of the municipal code, the planning commission
shall make a determination concerning which regulation will apply. This
determination will be effective after review by the city council.
9. A conceptual grading plan for the entire parcel must be submitted and
approved by director of public works and director of environmental services
prior to the approval of any tentative tract map.
Detail grading plans must be submitted with each tentative tract map.
Applicant may obtain permits for rough grading after approval of conceptual
grading plan and recordation of the final tract map.
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10. Delete
13. The maximum number of hotel rooms is 300 for the Villages of Bella Vista
Planned Community. That number may be exceeded only by a corresponding
reduction in residential dweling units as described in the following manner:
for every two hotel rooms which are added, the maximum number of
allowable dwelling units shall be reduced by one. Resort cottages shall be
considered residential condominiums and shall be substituted on a one for
one basis.
Between 14 and 15 add:
All areas west of the line delineating areas of 10% slope or greater as shown
on attached map, Exhibit "D" shall be subject to Chapter 25.15 (Hillside
Planned Residential District) of the Palm Desert Municipal Code.
15. A destination/resort hotel and its related ancillary uses (e.g. detached
cottages, tennis courts, golf courses, etc.) may be permitted in planning
units 2, 3, 6, 9, and 10 in accordance with the development standards
defined herein limited by the hillside planned residential district.
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2. The schedule for improvement of Highway 74 shall be approved by the
planning commission. Said schedule shall assure that improvements shall be
made as part of development plans adjacent to the highway. Should
development begin at other than the south or north property lines, any
highway improvements shall include the frontage being developed and shall
extend to the closest south or north project boundary. Hotel construction
will require full improvement of Highway 74 frontage.
4. Land designated as natural open space shall be dedicated to the U.S. Bureau
of land management or other agency approved by the city. Said dedication
shall fulfill the requirements for any recreation land dedication or in lieu of
fee. The eastern limits/boundary of the natural open space shall be
determined and an irrevocable offer of dedication shall be made to the BLM
(or other agency) upon recordation of the first final tract map.
17. Minor changes determined by the director of environmental services in
location of land use development areas, as designated on the land use
development plan, may occur as site plans are developed. Substantial
changes shall require planning commission approval.
18. Delete.
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13. Delete.
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 886
Exhibit "C" continued
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16. Delete
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Statistical Analysis - Delete planning unit 10-a from conditional hotel land use and
add to unit 13 (area to be dedicated).
Explanation: 10-a is located in hillside area excluded from residential development
in earlier proposed agreements. The use of this area as a hotel is in contradiction
with the adopted HPR District's regulations and council policy which was
articulated during the HPR public hearings.
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V. Residential development regulations - Add (as modified by Chapter 25.25
HPR District) where applicable.
3. Change reference to design review board to architectural commission.
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4a (2) and b(2) - Delete
4b (1) Correct code section reference is 24.110.
3c. Change reference to design review board to architectural commission.
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VI. Resort Residential - Delete 10a
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3. Maximum building height of cottages to be 30 ft.
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VII-A Open Space - Delete
Explanation: Once area has been dedicated wildlife preserve it will no longer be
subject to these regulations.
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Exhibit �
VILLAGES OF BELLA VISTA
PLANNED COMMUNITY DISTRICT REGULATIONS
Approved by
Palm Desert Planning Commission
Adopted by
Palm Desert City Council
Ordinance No.
June 14, 1982
1st Rev. July 19, 1982
2nd Rev. June 17, 1983
TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE
I. INTRODUCTION 1
II. GENERAL NOTES AND CONDITIONS 2
III. PROJECT DESCRIPTION 8
IV. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS AND SUMMARY 9
V. RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS11
IV. RESORT RESIDENTIAL REGULATIONS 14
VII OPEN SPACE/RECREATION REGULATIONS 16
VIII. GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS 18
IX. PLAN REVIEW REQUIREMENTS 21
X. LEGAL DESCRIPTION 23
I. INTRODUCTION
A. PURPOSE:
The purpose of the Planned Community District
Regulations for the Villages of Bella Vista is
to:
1. Provide the developer with greater flexibility
in site design, density allocation, and
development options in order to stimulate
variety and innovation within the framework of
a quality. recreational oriented residential
community.
2. Encourage the development of a functional,
well-balanced community and provide the
necessary public facilities, ample open space,
and recreational amenities.
3. Enhance and implement the City's General
Plan.
4. Ensure that development occurs in, an orderly
fashion through long-range planning which
promotes a quality environment and has a
desirable character.
5. Enable the City to adopt measures for the
surrounding area which are compatible with the
Planned Community District zone.
6. To recognize the inherent value of the natural
amenities, features, and resources and to
ensure their protection through careful
planning.
7. Provide criteria for the inclusion of
compatible uses designed to complement the
residential development within the community.
B. AUTHORITY AND SCOPE:
These district regulations, established pursuant
to Title 25 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code,
specifically chapter PCD-Planned Community
District zone, are applicable to the area defined
in Section X herein and hereinafter referred to as
the Villages of Bella Vista Planned Community.
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II. GENERAL NOTES AND CONDITIONS
A. PURPOSE:
This section is included to provide definitions,
methods of statistical computation, provision
for services, relationship of this document to
existing codes, and other miscellaneous notes
required for clarification.
B. GENERAL NOTES:
1. Any land use regulations not specifically
covered by this plan and supplemental text
shall be subject to the regulations of Title
25, Zoning in the City of Palm Desert Muni-
cipal Code.
2. All construction within the boundaries of
the Villages of Bella Vista Planned Commu-
n ity shall comply with all provisions of all
construction and building codes applicable
in the City of Palm Desert.
3. Terms used in this ordinance shall have the
same meaning as defined in the City of Palm
Desert Municipal Code unless otherwise
defined herein.
4. Public services and utilities will be pro-
✓ ided by the following public/private agen-
cies unless otherwise approved during the
adoption of the Land Use Development Plan:
a. Water - Coachella Valley Water District
b. Sewer - Coachella Valley Water District
c. Flood Control - Coachella Valley Water
District
d. Electricity - Southern California Edison
Company
e . Natural Gas - Southern California Gas
Company
f. Telephone - General Telephone Company
g. Schools - Palm Springs and Desert Sands
Unified School District
h. Public Parks - Coachella Valley
Recreation and Parks District
i. Fire Protection - Riverside County Fire
Department
j. Police Protection - Riverside County
Sheriff Department
k. Solid Waste Disposal - Riverside County
Road Department and Palm Desert
Disposal Services.
1. Television - Coachella Valley Television
5. Whenever the regulations contained herein
conflict with the regulations of Chapter
(Planned Community District Zone), or
ot er pertinent sections referenced herein,
of the Municipal Code, the regulations con-
tained herein shall apply.
6. Conventional Single -Family Development as
referenced herein is defined as areas devel-
oped in such a manner that each dwelling
unit is situated on a residential lot of
record and no lot contains more than one
dwelling unit.
7. Cluster Development as referenced herein is
defined as an arrangement of dwelling units,
attached or detached, and their accessory
structures, constructed on smaller lots of
record such that yards and open spaces are
combined into more desirable arrangements of
common area.
8. Model homes and their garages and private
recreation facilities may be used as offices
for the first sale of homes within a re-
corded tract and subsequent similar tracts
utilizing the same architectural designs,
subject to the regulations of the City of
Palm Desert governing said uses and activi-
ties. Model home complexes may be con-
structed prior to recordation of final maps
subject to approval of the Director of Envi-
ronmental Services.
9. A conceptual grading plan for the entire
parcel must be submitted and approved by
Director of Public Works and Director of
Environmental Services prior to the approval
of any tentative tract map.
Detail grading plans must be submitted with
each tentative tract map.
Applicant may obtain permits for rough
grading after approval of conceptual grading
plan by the Director of Public Works and
Director of Environmental Services.
Grading shall be permitted outside of an
area of immediate development if consistent
with conceptual grading plan.
10. References to regulations in the Municipal
Code are references to the provisions in
effect at the time of adoption of this P-C.
11. Gross residential density, as used herein,
is the total residential units permitted (or
projected as applicable) divided by the
total residential area. (The total residen-
tial area is the area indicated on the
Villages of Bella Vista Master Plan.)
12. The maximum number of allowable residential
dwelling units, exclusive of the hotel is
1266 for the Villages of Bella Vista Planned
Community.
13. The maximum number of hotel rooms is 300 for
the Villages of Bella Vista Planned Commu-
nity. That number may be exceeded only by a
corresponding reduction in residential
dwelling units as described in the fol lowi Hg
manner: for every two hotel rooms/cottages
which are added, the maximum number of
allowable dwelling units shall be reduced by
one.
14. Residential development in Planning Units 1
through 4 and 6 through 9 identified on the
Land Use Development Plan (Mixed Residen—
tial) can accommodate all residential densi-
ties and product types permitted by the City
of Palm Desert Municipal Code.
15. A destination/resort hotel and its related
ancillary uses (e.g., detached cottages,
tennis courts, golf courses, etc.) shall be
permitted in Planning Units 2, 3, 6, 9, 10,
and l0a in accordance with the development
standards defined herein.
16. Circulation routes indicated on the Land Use
Development Plan reflects the general loca-
tion of those streets. All streets will be
private and constructed to City of Palm
Desert private street standards.
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17. Changes in location of land use development.
areas, as designated on the Land Use Devel-
opment Plan, may occur as site plans are
developed.
18. Detached hotel units (cottages, condos,
etc.) may be sited and developed anywhere
within the boundaries of the planning areas
1 through 4 and 6 through 10a subject to the
approval of a site plan by the Director of
Environmental Services.
C. CONDITIONS:
1. The applicant shall dedicate and improve the
west side (and east side where property
frontage exists) of Highway 74 in accordance
with the Palm Desert Master Plan of Streets
and any requirements imposed by the
California Department of Transportation
(CALTRANS). Improvements to Highway 74
would occur in concert with development of
Residential Planning Units adjacent to that
arterial.
2. The schedule for improvement of Highway 74
shall be approved by the Planning Commis-
sion. Said schedule shall assure that im-
provements shall be made as part of develop-
ment plans adjacent to the highway. Should
development begin at other than the south or
north property lines, any highway improve-
ments shall include the frontage being
developed and shall extend to the closest
south or north project boundary.
3. A Grading Master Plan shall be required with
the Villages of Bella Vista Development
(Site) Plan.
4. Land designated as Natural Open Space shall
be dedicated to the Bureau of Land Manage-
ment or other agency approved by the City.
Said dedication shall fulfill the require-
ments for any recreation land dedication or
in lieu of fee. The eastern limits/boundary
of the natural open space shall be deter-
mined and land dedicated to the BLM (or
other agency) on an incremental basis as
each final map is recorded. Dedication of
the total area designated as BLM land shall
be completed no later than 10 years from the
date this PC is approved/adopted.
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5. On -site drainage facilities, other than the
Palm Valley Channel, will be constructed by
the developer subject to approval of design
and schedule by the City of Palm Desert.
6. All electrical distribution lines, tele-
phone, cable antenna television, and similar
service wires or cables, which are on or
adjacent to the property being developed,
shall be installed underground as a part of
the development.
7. All landscaping shall conform to an overall
master landscape concept and standards
approved by the City of Palm Desert.
8. The property shall be annexed to the appro-
priate stormwater, sewer, and water units of
the Coachella Valley Water District.
9. Private streets shall be constructed to City
of Palm Desert private street standards, and
applicant shall provide a program of mainte-
nance for said streets in the CC&R's.
10. Street and paseo lighting standards shall be
developed to City of Palm Desert standards.
11. Sizing of all backbone facilities and utili-
ties shall be predicated on maximum density
proposed.
12. Location and Plans for any required water
reservoirs shall be submitted to the City
for approval . Said facilities may be
located in the natural open space areas
subject to approval of City of Palm Desert
and CVWD.
13. The Master Plan of Drainage fees shall be in
the amounts applicable to the property as of
the effective date of the Villages of Bella
Vista Planned Community District regula-
tions. The cost of all improvements related
to or occasioned by the Palm Valley Channel,
including without limitation, bridging the
channel, whether public or private, shall be
credited against such Master Drainage Plan
fees.
14. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit,
or the approval of any tentative tract, or
the issuance of any building permit for any
or all uses permitted herein, a Development
Plan for the Villages of Bella Vista Planned
Community, or any portion thereof as desig-
nated by the Director of Environmental
Services or his representative, shall be
submitted to and approved by the Planning
Commission.
15. Planning unit boundaries shall be precisely
determined prior to approval of the
Development/Site Plan.
16. After construction of units begins on the
west side of the Palm Valley Channel, a
temporary loop street shall be developed to -
the satisfaction of the Directors of Public
Works and Evnironmental Services for emer-
gency ingress and egress.
17. All vehicular gates shall be designed for a
minimum stacking of 4 cars per lane and to
the satisfaction of the Director of Public
Works and Env ironmental s Services and
Cal Trans.
18. Owner may file all necessary zoning and sub-
division applications concurrently.
19. Incremental Tentative Maps may be finaled
subject to consistency with approved devel-
opment plan and development schedules.
20. All fees and/orcharges imposed by the City
of Palm Desert as a condition of development
approval shall be on types of fees and/or
charges in effect as set forth in City
Ordinances as of the date hereof except as
set forth in Condition No. 14 above.
21. The applicant shall provide $100 per unit
and $100 per 1000 square feet of resort
residential area (hotel) for fire protection
to be paid at the time of issuance of
building permits.
III. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
A. LOCATION:
The Villages of Bella Vista property encompasses
approximately 675 acres at the southerly limit of
the City of Palm Desert. Portions of the site
are located in Section 1 in Township 6 South,
Range 5 East and Section 6 of Township 6 South,
Range 6 East of the San Bernardino Bench and
Meridians. The Villages of Bella Vista is
bounded on the east by Highway 74 ("Pines to
Palms" Highway) which actually separates a small
portion of the site in the southeastern corner
from the majority of the property. The
northerly, westerly, southerly and southeasterly
property boundaries are section lines or segments
thereof (refer to Legal Description, Section
X).
B. DESCRIPTION
The Villages of Bella Vista presents an oppor-
tunity to establish a planned community that
creates a villaga environment. This environment
can be achieved by coordinating the size, scale,
and aesthetic cohesiveness of development with
natural open space and complementary land uses.
The Villages of Bella Vista is a recreational -
oriented private community, comprised of 1266
mixed residential dwelling units, a 300-room des-
tination/resort hotel, and open space which will
be dedicated to the Bureau of Land Management.
The Palm Valley Channel, a major flood control
facility bisects the easterly portion of the
675-acre property generally in a north -south
direction.
IV. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS AND SUMMARY
A. PURPOSE:
The purpose of this section is to provide the
statistical analysis for all land uses reflected
on the Villages of Bella Vista Land Use
Development Plan.
B. GENERAL:
1. The Villages of Bella Vista Planned Community
has been divided into 14 planning units which
are identified on the Land Use Development
Plan.
2. The individual acreages indicated in the
Statistical Analysis and on the Land Use
Development P1 an are calculated to the near-
est half acre based on planimeter readings.
Slight modifications that may result from
technical refinements in the development per-
mit and subdivision process will not require
an amendment to the PCD, providing the spirit
and intent are maintained.
C. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS:
Density Average
Planning Area Range Density Na. of
Unit Land Use (In Acres) (DU/AC) (DU/AC) DUs
1 Low Density Res. 17.5 3-5 5.0 87
2 Low Density Res. 50.5 3-5 3.0 151
3 Medium Density Res. 35.0 5-7 6.0 210
4 Low Density Res. 25.0 3-5 3.5 87
5 Very Low Density Res. 44.5 1-3 1.0 44
6 Low Density Res. 27.5 3-5 4.5 123
7 Medium Density Res. 17.5 5-7 7.0 122
8 High Density Res. 24.5 7-18 7.4 181
9 High Density Res. 35.5 7-18 7.4 261
10 Hotel 13.5 --- *
l0a Conditional Hotel 47.0 *
11 Potential Rec. Area 5.0
12 Palm Valley Channel 29.0
13 BLM Dedicated OS 303.0
675.0 4.5 1266
(Avg.)
*Hotel will have 300 rooms (maximum)
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D. RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNIT DENSITY AND SUMMARY:
1. Maximum Dwelling Units
The concept of "maximum dwelling units" zon-
ing shall apply to these regulations. The
maximum number of residential dwelling units
permitted in the Villages of Bella Vista is
1266 as indicated on the Land Use Development
Plan.
2. Permitted Dwelling. Unit Range
These regulations provide for a range of
dwelling units in four residential cate-
gories: Very Low, Low, Medium, and High
Density Residential Density as reflected on
the Land Use Development Plan.
E. DENSITY TRANSFER:
In order to promote density flexibility and resi-
dential diversity, the transfer of dwelling units
from one residential planning unit to any other
residential planning unit may occur within the
limitation of the maximum density reflected in
the statistical analysis and on the Master Plan.
However, the total number of dwelling units per-
mitted within this Planned Community shall not
exceed the number indicated in the statistical
analysis as land Use Qe_velo_pme_nt P1a.n for the
Villages of Bella Vista.
F. HOTEL DEVELOPMENT
The hotel proposed for the Villages of Bella
Vista is intended to be a destination/resort com-
plex and could consist of several alternatives,
including a series of structural arrangements
(i.e., detached building clusters and/or
cottages), a single building, or a combination of
the above.
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V. RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
A. VERY LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (Planning Unit 5)
1. Purpose:
The area designated for this category of land
uses in the Villages of Bella Vista is for
development of large lot, estate single-family
detached residences on lots which are irregu-
lar in shape and size and which maintain the
natural character and considers topographic
constraints.
2. Uses Permitted:
a. One, single-family detached dwelling unit
of permanent character and location.
b. Uses permitted in Open Space, Section VII,
herein.
3. Accessory Uses Permitted:
a. Accessory buildings, including garages.
b. Swimming pools.
c. Fences and walls subject to approval by
the Design Review Board.
d. Home occupations in compliance with Chap-
ter 25.66 of the Palm Desert Municipal
Code.
e. Accessory l iv ing (servant) quarters in a
detached building when the area of the lot
is not less than one (1) acre.
f. Private greenhouses and horticultural col-
lections.
g. The keeping of pets of a type readily
classified as being customarily incidental
and accessory to a permitted principal
residential use when no commercial
activity is involved. The keeping of
equine, bovine, ovine, wild, exotic, or
non -domestic animals is prohibited.
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h. Private recreational facilities, including
but not limited to, golf courses, tennis
courts, and clubhouses ancillary to those
uses.
4. Site Development Standards:
a. Minimum Building Site Area - 10,000 square
feet.
b. Maximum Building Site Coverage - 40 per-
cent.
c. Maximum Building Heights - 1 Story not to
exceed 18 feet.
d. Minimum. Dimensions - The following minimum
dimensions shall be observed; however,
such dimensions may be modified by the
granting of a variance in accordance with
Section 26.5-8 of the Palm Desert Sub-
division Ordinance.
(1) Lot Width - 90 feet
(2) Lot Depth - 100 feet
(3) Front Yard Setback - 20 feet
(4) Side Yard Setback - 15 feet
(5) Rear Yard Setback - 20 feet
B. MIXED RESIDENTIAL DENSITY (Planning Units 1
through 4 and 6 through 9)
1. Purpose:
The areas designated for this category of land
uses in the Villages of Bella Vista are for
development of a wide variety of residential
densities, product types, and ancillary uses
ranging from single family detached residences
to multiple family development. Any character
of residential development is intended to be
permitted as long as it meets all applicable
regulations, is consistent with all elements
of the General Plan and the gross residential
density or the maximum dwelling units per
gross residential acre of the project does not
exceed that specified in Section IV, Statisti-
cal Analysis.
2. Uses Permitted:
a. Single-family detached residences
b. Single-family attached residences
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c. Duplexes
d. Townhomes
e. Condominiums
f. Cottages, ancillary to the hotel
g. Private Recreational facilities, including
but not limited to, golf courses, tennis
courts and clubhouses ancillary to those
uses.
h. Any use permitted in the Recreation
Category
3. Accessory Uses Permitted
a. Accessory buildings, including garages
b. Swimmingpools
c. Fences and walls subject to approval by
the Design Review Board
4. Site Development Standards
a. Conventional Subdivisions
(1) Site development standards for con-
ventional (single-family) residential
subdivisions as defined in Section .II
shall be in accordance with Chapters
25.16.050 et. seq. and 25.18.050 et.
seq. of the City's Municipal Code.
(2) Such standards may be modified by the
granting of a variance in accordance
with Section 26.5-8 of the Palm
Desert Subdivision Ordinance.
b. Cluster Development Subdivisions
(1) Site development standards for sub-
divisions which employ clustering as
(townhomes, condominiums, etc.) as
defined in Section II shall be in
accordance with Chapter 25.20.050
et. seq., of the City's Municipal
Code.
(2) Such standards may be modified by the
granting of a variance in accordance
with Section 26.5-8 of the Palm
Desert Subdivision Ordinance.
VI. RESORT RESIDENTIAL (Planning Units 2, 3, 6, 9, 10,
and l0a)
A. PURPOSE:
This land use is intended to provide for and
encourage the development of uses which are
directly related to entertaining, housing, or
supplying services to the tourist.
B. USES PETMITTED:
1. Destination/resort hotels
2. Restaurants/cafes
3. Cottages, ancillary to the hotel
C. ACCESSORY USES PERMITTED:
1. Laundry/valet service
2. Special retail, including beauty shops, bar-
ber shops, and concession stands or shops.
3. Entertainment lounge
4. Banque.t .and convention center/conference
facilities. •
5. Ball room
6. Recreational facilities, including swimming
pools, spas, saunas, golf courses and tennis
courts.
D. CONDITIONAL USES PERMITTED:
1. On -sale of alcoholic beverages in hotels
2. Private lodges or clubs
E. SITE -DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
1. Minimum Building Site Requirements
The size and shape of the site proposed for
the use shall be adequate to allow the full
development of the proposed use in a manner
consistent with the stated purpose and intent
of this zone. Adequateprovision shall be
made for the safe and orderly circulation of
both pedestrian and vehicular traffic between
the proposed site and all streets and high-
ways and between coordinated facilities,
accessways or parking areas on adjacent
sites. The proposed development shall not
limit or adeversely affect the growth and
development potential of adjoining lands or
the general area in which it is proposed to
be located.
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2. Maximum Building Site Coverage
Maximum building site coverage shall not
exceed forty (40) percent of the total site
area.
3. Maximum Building Height
The maximum building height shall be three
stories, not to exceed 35 feet and in no case
shall the height of any building or structure
encroach within 15 feet of the highest eleva-
tion of the dominant terrain feature wherein
the structure is located.
In those instances where cottages are con-
structed, the maximum building height shall
be two stories, not to exceed 35 feet.
4. Minimum Dimensions
Building setbacks - The minimum setback from
any boundary shall be equal to the height of
the structureon the site, but not less than
twenty (20) feet as a minimum unless other-
wise specified on the developmenc site plan.
VII. OPEN SPACE/RECREATION REGULATIONS
A. OPEN SPACE
1. Purpose:
This area is established for the preserva-
tion of open space and significant natural
resources. The intent of this area is to
protect, to the extent possible, the re-
sources of notable scenic, natural, geologic
or historical value.
2. Uses Permitted:
a. Bicycling, hiking and golf cart trails,
and directional trails signs.
b. Local and buffer greenbelts.
c. Wildlife preserves and sanctuaries.
d. Archaelogical sites.
e. Historical preserves.
f. Screening, walls, fencing and vegeta-
tion.
g. Forest maintenance/ranger stations.
3. Conditional Uses Permitted:
a. Communications and utility facilities
b. Education and research facilities
c. Facilities necessary to preserve open
space, including public facilities.
4. Site Development Standards:
Site development standards in the Open Space
category shall be in accordance with Chapter
25, Section 42.040 through 42.140 of the
Palm Desert Municipal Code.
B. RECREATION CATEGORY
1. Purpose:
This area has been established to provide
and maintain private recreational facilities
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for residents living in the Villages of
Bella Vista Planned Community and guests of
the hotel.
2. Permitted Uses:
a. Private parks, recreational facilities
(e.g., tennis courts, spas, swimming
pools, etc.)
b. Golf courses and ancillary structures
(i.e., clubhouse, maintenance facili-
ties, etc.)
c. Bicycling and hiking trails.
d. Local and buffer greenbelts.
3. Conditional Uses Permitted:
a. Restaurants associated with golf course/
recreation activities.
b. Utilities
c. Signs in accordance with Chapter 25.68
of the Palm Desert Municipal Code.
4. Site Development Standards:
a. Minimum Building Site Area - No limita-
tion.
b. Maximum Building Site Coverage - Not to
exceed ten (10) percent unless otherwise
provided for by an approved site plan of
use permit.
c. Maximum Building Height - Two stories
not to exceed 35 feet.
d. Minimum Dimensions - All buildings,
structures and parking facilities shall
be set back a minimum of twenty (20)
feet from all property lines and any
public or private street, unless other-
wise provided for by an approved site
plan or use permit.
VIII. GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
A. PURPOSE:
The purpose and intent of this section is to
establish general overall standards for devel-
opment, in addition to those established for
specific uses by other sections of these regu-
lations.
B. GENERAL PROVISIONS:
1. Street Standards
As indicated, all streets proposed in the
Villages of Bella Vista Planned Community
shall be private, designed in accordance
with Chapter 26, Article 26.13 of the Palm
Desert Subdivision Ordinance as follows:
a. Village Collector
This four -lane loop road which provides
access to the PC will have an 80-foot
right-of-way and a 64-foot paved sec-
tion.
b. Residential Collector
A two-lane residential collector, this
roadway will have a 60-foot right-of-
way with a 40-foot paved section.
c. Private Local Streets
These residential streets will provide
access to the development areas and
have a 44-foot right-of-way and two
travel lanes in a 32-foot paved sec-
tion.
2. Parking Standards
All off-street parking and loading shall
comply with the provisions of Chapter 25.58
of the Palm Desert Municipal Code.
3. Grading Standards
It is the intent of this PC that graded
areas will be contoured to blend with
natural landform characteristics. A Master
Grading Plan shall be submitted to and
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approved by the City at such time as the
Development Plan is submitted. Subsequent
development/site plans shall be in confor-
mance with the approved grading concept for
the Villages of Bella Vista. Grading shall
be in accordance with the City's applicable
ordinance.
4. Design Standards
Design concepts for planning and architectural
elements shall be submitted as necessary to
illustrate the intended community character.
These may include special building line regula-
tions, energy conservation proposals, theme
establishing architectural styles, and othr
design features of a similar nature. Included
shall be the proposed development standards
(i.e., permitted land uses, lot coverage,
height and bulk requirements, signs, etc.) for
each land use area and designation. Develop-
ment to occur in phases shall be so indicated
on the plan.
5. Landscape Standards
Landscape materials shall enhance the major
architectural design elements through the co-
ordinated use of indigenous and introduced
plant species, lighting, massing, etc. Land-
scaping shall be in accordance with a Landscape
Concept Plan submitted to and approved by the
City prior to approval of the Development Plan.
A community association shall be established
which is responsible for landscape mainte-
nance.
6. Fencing and Walls
Fences and walls shall also be used on the
perimeter of properties. ,to define property
limits, separate use areas where appropriate,
and provide on -site security. Fencing, walls
and other structural barriers shall be designed
of similar materials, colors and general style
as the primary buildings on a site and be
approved by the City's Design Review Board.
7. Signs
Signs shall be used for the purpose of
identification and direction. The design of
permitted signs shall be architecturally
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integrated with the building design. The
design of identification and directional signs
including the location, materials, colors, copy
and the method of signing, size, and construc-
tion shall be approved by the City in accor-
dance with Chapter 25.68 of the Palm Desert
Municipal Code.
7. Trash and Storage Areas
All storage of cartons, containers and trash
shall be shielded from view by containment
within a building or within an area enclosed by
a wall not less than six (6) feet in height
and, if uncovered, not within forty (40) feet
of any residential area.
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IX. PLAN REVIEW REQUIREMENTS
A. PURPOSE:
This section is established to ensure that the
overall purpose and intent of this Planned Commu-
nity is satisfied and implemented in an orderly
manner. All development within the Villages of
Bella Vista Planned Community shall be subject to
these regulations.
B. DEVELOPMENT/SITE PLAN REVIEW
After the establishment of the PC District Zone
an application for approval of a Development/Site
Plan which is in substantial conformance with the
approved Villages of Bella Vista Land Use Devel-
opment Plan shall be filed with the Planning
Commission. A Development/Site Plan may cover
all or a portion of the Planned Community.
Review and approval of subsequent Development/
Site Plans shall be in accordance with the City's
adopted Design Review Process. No building per-
mit •shall be issued for any new building or
structure unless a Development/Site Plan covering
the area has been approved.
C. DEVELOPMENT/SITE PLAN CONTENTS
1. The Development/Site Plan shall set forth the
following:
a. The exact boundaries and legal descrip-
tion of the property to be developed.
b. All proposed improvements that are to be
constructed on the land and their precise
locations including, but not limited to,
all residential facilities, walls and
fences, trash areas, streets, and walk
areas.
c. Common open space showing size, grades,
and function upon completion.
d. The location and dimension of all off-
street parking facilities, public and
private.
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e. A tabulation of the percentage of total
building coverage of the development.
f. A tabulation of densities within each
project area or sector.
2. Building elevations of typical architectural
styles to be constructed.
3. A schematic landscaping plan indicating the
type and size of plant material to be used
and method of providing permanent maintenance
to all planted areas and open spaces.
4. Floor plans of typical dwelling units, the
unit size in square feet, and the amount of
private open space in square feet.
5. If applicable, a subdivision map showing land
divisions. The tentative and final subdivi-
sion map shall comply with the City Subdivi-
sion Ordinance and the State Subdivision Map
Act.
6. A proposed construction schedule from ground
breaking to occupancy. All common open
space, as well as private recreational
facilities, shall be specifically included in
the construction schedule and be constructed
and fully improved by the developer at an
equivalent or greater rate than the construc-
tion of residential structures.
7. Prior to approval of any Development/Site
Plan, the following shall be submitted to and
approved by the City of Palm Desert Design
Review Board.
a. Grading Plan
b. Conceptual Landscape ,Plan
X. LEGAL DESCRIPTION
The legal description of The Villages of Rancho Bella
Vista is as follows:
Parcels 1, 2, 3, and 4 of Parcel Map No. 16259 as
recorded in Parcel Map Book 89, Pages 35, 36, and 37,
Official Records of Riverside County, California.
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AREA* LAND USE / DENSITY RANGE TARGET DENSITY
1
2
3
4
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6
7
8
9
10
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12
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LOW 3-5
MEDIUM 5-7
LOW 3-5
VERY LOW 1-3
LOW 3-5
MEDIUM 6-7
HIGH 7-18
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3.0 50.5 151
6.0 35.0 210
3.5 25.0 87
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4.5 27.5 123
7.0 17.5 122
7:4 24.5 181
7.4 35.5 281
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