HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 904PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 904
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
A PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN AND A TENTATIVE TRACT
MAP TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A FIVE UNIT
RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM ON THE EAST SIDE OF
SAN RAFAEL AVENUE 270 FEET SOUTH OF CATALINA
WAY.
CASE NOS PP 13-83 and TT 19575
WHEREAS, the planning commission of the City of Palm Desert, California,
did on the 15th day of November, 1983, hold a duly noticed public hearing and continued
public hearing on December 6, 1983, to consider the request of J & J INVESTORS for
approval of a precise plan of design and a tentative tract map to allow the development
of five condominium units in an R-2 zone on the east side of San Rafael Avenue, 270 feet
south of Catalina Way.
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 is a Class 3 categorical exemption for purposes of CEQA and no further
documentation is necessary.
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.
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 19575 dated
March 2, 1982, on file in the department of environmental services, to exist to approve
the tentative tract map:
1. That the proposed map is consistent with applicable general and
specific plans.
2. That the design or improvement of the proposed subdivision is
consistent with applicable general and specific plans.
3. That the site is physically suitable for the type of development.
4. That the site is physically suitable for the proposed density of
development.
5. 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.
6. That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements are
not likely to cause serious public health problems.
7. 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.
PLANNING COMMSSION RESOLUTION NO. 904
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 13-83 and Tentative Tract Map
19575 is hereby granted for reasons subject to the attached
conditions.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
Planning Commission, held on this 6th day of December, 1983, by the following vote, to
wit:
AYES: CRITES, DOWNS, ERWOOD, RICHARDS AND WOOD
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
MON A. DIAZ, ecretary
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RALPH B. WOOD, Chairman
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 904
EXHIBIT "A"
Conditions of Approval
Case Nos. PP 13-83 and TT 19575
Department of Environmental Services:
1. The development of the property shall conform substantially with exhibits on file
with the department of environmental services, as modified by the following
conditions.
2. The development of the property described herein shall be subject to the restrictions
and limitations set forth herein in addition to all municipal ordinances and state and
federal statutes now in force or which hereafter may be in force.
3. Construction of this project shall commence within one year from the date of
approval unless an extension of time is granted; otherwise said approval shall become
null and void and of no effect.
4. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for construction of any use contemplated by
this approval, the applicant shall 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
Palm Desert Community Services District
Evidence of said permits 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.
Department of Public Works:
5. Drainage and signalization fund fees as required by city ordinance, shall be paid prior
to recordation of the final map.
6. Drainage facilities shall be provided per Ordinance No. 218 and the master drainage
plan to the specifications of the director of public works.
7. Full half -street public improvements, including traffic safety lighting and sidewalk,
shall be installed in accordance with city standards.
8. Improvement plans for water and sewer systems shall be approved by the respective
service districts.
9. Complete improvement and grading 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.
10. Additional storm drain construction shall be contingent upon a drainage study by the
private engineer.
11. Landscaping maintenance on San Rafael shall be provided by the homeowners'
association.
12. This property is in the AO Depth 1' 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 the grading plan.
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13. Five foot right-of-way dedication on San Rafael for a thirty foot half width
residential street.
14. Off -site improvement plans to be approved by the public works department and a
surety bond posted to guarantee the off -site improvements prior to the map
recording.
15. 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.
16. Install a Riverside County super fire hydrant located within 250' of building measured
along an approved travel way.
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.
17. 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.
18. 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. 19575 and PP 13-83 is in accordance with the
requirements prescribed by the fire marshal". Upon approval, the original plan will be
returned to the developer.
19. Prior to delivery of combustible materials to the building site, the required water
system shall be installed operating and delivering the required flow.
20. No parking allowed in driveway access.
Palm Desert Water and Services District:
21. A concrete block wall is shown on the north property line which is coincident in
alignment with a 10- inch steel district water main and encroaches within the five
foot easement given for water main service purposes. If a wall is to be built:
A. Care must be exercised when excavating for the wall footing so as not to
damage the 10 - inch steeel water main.
B. All costs for damages and/or repair to the main due to construction of the
wall shall be borne by the developer.
22. The owner of the property shall execute an agreement that provides that if at any
time in the future the water main requires repair, the owner shall pay for all costs
related to the repair including the removal and replacement of the wall and any other
improvements in the vicinity of the required repair.
23. The district will install a 2-inch water meter at a cost of $2,000.00.
24. A frontage fee of $8.00 per foot will be imposed along San Rafael Avenue.
25. The water service installation charges will be as follows:
One 2-inch water meter @ $2,000 $2,000.00
Frontage Fee for 79 feet @ $8.00 $ 632.00
Total $2,632.00
26. All fees and meter installation charges must be paid before the installation work will
begin.
27. At least one week advance notice should be given.
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28. A hydrant exists at the northwest corner of the property. The addition of any
new fire hydrants or the relocation of any existing fire hydrants if required
by the city fire marshal would be completed at an additional charge to be determined
upon request.
Coachella Valley Water District:
29. This area shall be annexed to District Nos. 54 and 80 of the Coachella Valley
Water District for sanitation service.
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