HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 895PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 895
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
A TENTATIVE TRACT MAP TO CREATE 45 LOTS TO
ALLOW 39 RESIDENTIAL UNITS IN THE PR-7 AND PR-7,
D ZONES LOCATED IN IRONWOOD COUNTRY CLUB.
CASE NO. TT 19640
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on
the 18th day of October, 1983, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the request
of SILVER SPUR ASSOCIATES for approval of a tentative tract map to create 45 lots for
39 residential lots in the PR-7 and PR-7, D zones located in Ironwood Country Club on the
south side of Mariposa Drive at the easterly end of Poinciana Place, more particularly
described as:
APN 631-270-052
Portions APN's 631-270-010-016,051
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 will not have a significant adverse impact on the environment and a Negative
Declaration has been prepared.
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 19640 dated October
18, 1983, on file in the department of environmental services, to exist to approve 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 improvements 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 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 approve the above described Tentative Map No. 19640
for the reasons set forth in this resolution and subject to the attached
conditions.
FURTHER, BE IT RESOLVED that the conditions of approval do include a
requirement that the applicant pay fees to comply with the requirements of Article 26.48
of the City of Palm Desert Subdivision Ordinance. In return, the City agrees to use said
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
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 895
Planning Commission, held on this 18th day of October, 18, 1983, by the following vote, to
wit:
AYES: CRITES, DOWNS, RICHARDS, WOOD
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: ERWOOD
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
Secretary
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RALPH B. WOOD, Chairman
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 895
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Case No. TT 19640
Department of Environmental Services:
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. The applicant shall have twenty-four (24) months from the date of the approval of
conditional approval of the tentative map for filing of the final map unless an
extension of time as permitted by code is granted by planning commission.
3. 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.
4. Any 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.
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 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. 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.
7. Applicant shall pay a fee in lieu thereof as a condition of the final map for park
and recreation purposes per city ordinance.
8. When residences are built on this tract, setbacks to comply with site plan on file in
department of environmental services; setbacks can be slightly varied if approved
through architectural review process.
Department of Public Works:
9. Drainage and signalization fund fees, as required by city ordinance, shall be paid
prior to recordation of the final map.
10. Drainage facilities shall be provided per Ordinance No. 218 and the Master
Drainage Plan to the specifications of the director of public works.
11. Full improvements, including traffic safety lighting as required by ordinance and
the director of public works, shall be installed in accordance with city standards.
12. Improvement plans for water and sewer systems shall be approved by the
respective service districts.
13. Complete improvement 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.
14. All private streets shall be inspected by the engineering department and a standard
inspection fee shall be paid.
15. Additional storm drain construction shall be contingent upon a drainage study by
the private engineer.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 895
16. Landscaping maintenance on all streets shall be provided by the homeowners
association.
17. A portion of this property is in the AO Depth 3' zone as shown on the Flood
Insurance Rate Map. A flood hazard report, as required by Ordinance No. 221
(Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance) shall be submitted to the public works
department. The report must be approved by the Flood Review Committee prior to
approval of a grading plan.
18. All property within the CVWD right-of-way must be transferred to the developer
prior to recordation of final map.
19. No residential lots shall be placed within a drainage area that is subject to
inundation. The private engineer shall submit a hydrology study, hydraulics and
grading plans to indicate drainage mitigation necessary.
20. Offsite improvement plans to be approved by the public works department and a
surety posted to guarantee the required improvements prior to this map recording.
City Fire Marshal:
21. Install a water system capable of delivering 1500 GPM fire flow from any fire
hydrant for a two -three 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.
22. Install Riverside County Super fire hydrants located at each street intersection
(a) but not greater than 500 feet apart in any direction.
(b) All structures shall be within 250' of a fire hydrant.
(c) Exterior surface of hydrant barrels and heads shall be painted chrome
yellow, and the tops and nozzle caps shall be painted green.
(d) Curbs shall be painted red 15 feet in either direction from each hydrant.
23. 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.
24. 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. 19640 is in accordance with the requirements
prescribed by the fire marshal." Upon approval, the original plan will be returned
to the developer.
25. Prior to delivery of combustible materials to the building site, the required water
system shall be installed, operating and delivering the required flow.
26. Parking restricted on one side of street.
27. Maximum length of dead-end streets is 600 feet. Provide approved alternate
access road.
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