HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 900PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 900
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
A PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN TO ALLOW
CONSTRUCTION OF A HOTEL, RESIDENTIAL LOTS AND
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES.
CASE NO. PP 15-83
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on
the 1st day of November, 1983, hold a duly noticed public hearing and continued public
hearing on the 9th day of November, 1983, to consider the request of ARMADILLO JOINT
VENTURE c/o RANCHO LAS PALMAS MARRIOTT RESORT for approval of a Negative
Declaration of Environmental Impact and a precise plan of design to allow construction of
an 809 room hotel, 50 acres of residential land (to be subdivided at a later date),
associated commercial uses, a golf course and associated recreational uses in the PR-4
(Planned Residential, max. 4 d.u./acre) and PC (2) (Planned District Commercial) zones on
235.6 acres located at the southwest corner of Cook Street and Country Club Drive, more
particularly described as:
APN 624-030-002 through 006
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, of all interested persons desiring to be heard, said commission did find the
following facts and reasons to exist to justify the granting of said precise plan of design:
1. The design of the precise plan will not substantially depreciate property
values in the vicinity..,
2. The precise plan will not unreasonably interfere with the use or enjoyment
of property in the vicinity by the occupants thereof for lawful purposes.
3. The precise plan will not endanger the public peace, health, safety or
general welfare.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of
Palm Desert, California, as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the findings
of the commission in this case.
2. That approval of Precise Plan 15-8 is hereby granted for reasons subject to
the attached conditions.
3. That a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact is hereby approved.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
Planning Commission, held on this 9th day of November, 1983, by the following vote, to
wit:
AYES: CRITES, DOWNS, ERWOOD, WOOD
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: RICHARDS
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
retary
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RALPH B. WOOD, Chairman
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 900
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Case No. PP 15-83
Department of Environmental Services:
1. The development of the property shall conform substantially with Exhibits (Case
No. PP 15-83) on file with the department of environmental services, as modified
by the following conditions.
2. Construction of the total development may be done in phases; however, each
individual phase shall meet or exceed all municipal code requirements to the
degree that the city could consider each phase as a single project.
3. Construction of a portion of said project shall commence within twenty-four (24)
months from the date of final approval unless a time extension is granted by the
planning commission, otherwise said approval shall become null, void and of no
effect whatsoever.
4. The development of the property described herein shall be subject to the
restrictions and limitations set forth herein which are in addition to all municipal
ordinances and state and federal statutes now in force, or which hereafter may be
in force.
5. Prior to issuance of a building permit for construction of any use contemplated by
this approval, the applicant shall where appropriate first obtain permits and/or
clearance from the following agencies:
Riverside County Department of Health
Palm Desert Architectural Commission
City Fire Marshal
Coachella Valley Water District
Evidence of said permit or clearance from the above agencies shall be presented to
the department of building and safety at the time of issuance of a building permit
for the use contemplated herewith.
6. All existing electrical distribution lines, telephone, cable antenna television, and
similar service wires or cables, which are adjacent to the property being developed
shall be installed underground, if practicable, as a part of development from the
nearest existing pole not on the property being developed.
7. Height of hotel is approved as submitted; minor variations may be approved by
director of environmental services. Major variations in height must be approved by
planning commission.
8. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall provide mitigation
measures in the form of fees, up to $3000 per acre, to be determined based on a
ratio of one acre per four acres of Fringe -Toed Lizard (UMA INORNATA) habitat
on the site. Any fees collected are to be placed in a fund to be used for acquisition
of land for a lizard preserve in the Coachella Valley.
9. Applicant shall pay fees per city ordinance to provide fire suppression facilities;
fees to be paid upon issuance of building permit.
10. Parking lot lighting system shall be designed to comply with municipal code
requirements with light standards to be maximum 20 feet high. Lights to be down -
shining box type light. Plans, specifications, computer lighting print-out to be
approved by city during architectural review process.
11. Any tennis court lighting to be maximum 20 feet high and be down -shining box type
light. Lighting plan to be approved by city during architectural review process.
12. Developer shall work with adjacent neighbor to west to eliminate need for double
block walls along common boundary.
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13. Any mechanical equipment placed on roof shall be screened, hidden, or
camouflaged from view of adjacent public streets to satisfaction of city.
14. Sidewalk on Country Club Drive at west end to align with existing sidewalk.
15. All conditions of TT 19619 shall be met.
16. Six foot high perimeter fencing or screening shall be decorative, as approved by
architectural commission.
17. No trees shall be planted within four feet of any emergency access.
City Fire Marshal:
18. Install a water system capable of delivering 2500-6000 GPM fire flow for a two-
four hour duration in addition to domestic or other 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.
19. Install Riverside County super fire hydrants at each intersection and so that no
point of any building is more than 150-250 feet from a fire hydrant measured along
approved vehicular travel ways.
a. Hydrants shall not be located closer than 25 feet to any building.
b. Exterior surfaces of hydrant barrels and heads shall be painted chrome
yellow and the tops and nozzle caps shall be painted green.
c. Curbs (if installed), shall be painted red 15 feet in either direction from
each hydrant.
20. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the developer shall furnish the original and
three (3) copies of the water system plan to the fire marshal for review. Upon
approval, one copy will be sent to the building department, and the original will be
returned to the developer.
21. 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 Case No. PP 15-83 and TT 19619 is in accordance with the
requirements prescribed by the fire marshal."
22. Prior to delivery of combustible materials to the building site, the required water
system shall be installed, operating and delivering the required flow.
23. All buildings other than single family residences, shall be protected by automatic
fire protection systems:
a. Smoke control.
b. Fire sprinklers.
c. Fire alarm.
d. Emergency evacuation chutes.
24. The developer will cooperate in a fire inspector program during construction until a
certificate of occupancy is issued.
25. Additional fire protection requirements may be necessary when specific plans are
submitted for approval.
Department of Public Works:
15. Drainage and signalization fund fees, as required by ordinance, shall be paid prior
to recordation of the final map.
16. Drainage facilities and easements shall be provided per Ordinance No. 218 and the
Master Drainage Plan to the specifications of the director of public works. (A
master plan storm drain line traverses the westerly portion of the project from
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south to north).
17. The developer's private engineer shall submit a complete hydrologic analysis of
both on -site drainage and interim tributary off -site drainage.
18. Additional storm drain construction shall be contingent upon a drainage study by
the private engineer.
19. Full public improvements, including traffic safety lighting as required by ordinance
and the director of public works, shall be installed in accordance with city
standards.
20. Improvement plans for water and sewer systems shall be approved by the Coachella
Valley Water District.
21. Complete improvement plans and specifications shall be submitted, as required by
ordinance, to the city engineer for checking and approval before construction of
any public improvements is commenced. The developer shall submit as -built plans
prior to acceptance of the subdivision improvements by the city.
22. Right-of-way on Country Club Drive and Cook Street shall be dedicated to provide
a 55 foot half -street width. Also, pedestrian/bikeway easements within a band
averaging 20 feet wide with a minimum 16 feet and maximum 24 feet shall be
dedicated on Country Club Drive and Cook Street.
23. Installation of curb and gutter at 43 feet from centerline, match -up paving and
meandering sidewalk on Country Club Drive and Cook Street.
24. Installation of an 18 foot wide landscaped median on Country Club Drive. The
developer may submit a reimbursement agreement for the City Attorney's review
and approval in order to be reimbursed for the north half of the median as
properties north of Country Club Drive develop. At the option of the public works
director, the developer may make a cash payment to the city for one-half of the
landscaped median on Country Club Drive.
25. The north barrel of Country Club Drive shall be a minimum of 20 feet wide.
26. All private streets shall be inspected by the public works department and a
standard inspection fee shall be paid.
27. Existing utilities on Cook Street and Country Club Drive shall be undergrounded, if
practicable.
28. Landscaping maintenance on Cook Street and Country Club Drive shall be provided
by the hotel owner.
29. Traffic safety striping on Cook Street and Country Club Drive shall be provided to
the specifications of the director of public works. A traffic control plan must be
submitted to and approved by the director of public works prior to placing of
pavement markings.
30. Complete grading plans shall be submitted, as required by ordinance, to the city
engineer for review and approval. Approval of a rough grading plan and permit
shall not constitute approval for fine grading.
31. A building permit will not be issued until a final grading plan is approved and
completed, as required by ordinance. However, a foundation permit may be issued.
32. A complete traffic analysis shall be conducted addressing the intersection demands
at Cook Street and Country Club Drive and the hotel's main entrance and Country
Club Drive. Separate signal warrant sheets for the subject interesections shall be
submitted to the city engineer for review and recommendation. If indicated by this
analysis, the developer shall install traffic signals at either intersection or both as
recommended.
33. Acceleration/deceleration lanes shall be provided within 55' half street right-of-
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way for right-hand turns into and out of the site.
34. The main entrance on Country Club Drive shall be compatible with the zoning line
boundaries north of Country Club Drive, as established on November 1, 1983.
35. Six-foot high screening or fencing shall be placed behind the property line on the
frontage of Cook Street and Country Club Drive, as approved by architectural
commission.
36. Waiver of vehicular and pedestrian access shall be shown on the final map except
for approved street locations.
37. Off -site improvement plans to be approved by the public works department and a
surety posted guaranteeing the off -site improvements prior to this map recording.
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