HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 907PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 907
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
A TENTATIVE TRACT MAP AND A PRECISE PLAN OF
DESIGN TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A 248 ROOM
HOTEL ON 6.9 ACRES LOCATED 100 FEET SOUTH OF
EL PASEO, BETWEEN HIGHWAY 74 AND OCOTILLO
DRIVE.
CASE NO. TT 19697 and PP 14-83
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on
the 6th day of December, 1983, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the request
of ARCH DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION for approval of a Negative Declaration of
Environmental Impact, tentative tract map to consolidate the property into one lot, and a
precise plan of design on 6.9 acres in the R-3 18,000 (3) S.P. (Change of zone to PC (4)
S.P. pending) zone located 100 feet south of El Paseo, between Highway 74 and Ocotillo
Drive, more particularly described as:
APNs 627-231-010, 627-281-008, 011, 012
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.
WHEREAS, at said public hearing, said commission did find that the tentative tract
map for lot consolidation complies with applicable requirements, as to area, improvement
and design, floodwater drainage control, appropriate improved public roads, sanitary
disposal facilities, water supply availability, environmental protection and other
requirements of the municipal code.
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 14-83 is hereby granted for reasons subject to
the attached conditions.
3. That approval of Tentative Tract Map 19697 is hereby granted for reasons
subject to 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, WOOD
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
RALPH B. WOOD, Chairman
ATTEST:
RAMON A. DIAZ, Sectary
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 907
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Case No. PP 14-83 and TT 19697
Department of Environmental Services:
1. The development of the property shall conform substantially with Exhibits (Case
No. PP 14-83 & TT 19697) 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. Final map shall be recorded and 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 on or 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. Any mechanical equipment placed on roof shall be screened, hidden, or
camouflaged from view of adjacent public streets to satisfaction of city.
9. Parking lot lighting system shall be designed to comply with municipal code
requirements with light standards to be maximum 15 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; shields to be provided to
minimize glare towards residential area.
10. Any tennis court lighting to be maximum 15 feet high and be down -shining box type
light. Lighting plan to be approved by city during architectural review process;
shields to be provided to minimize glare towards residential areas.
11. The restaurant which is existing and to be retained, shall be remodeled to be
architecturally compatible with proposed construction.
12. Two driveways at southern end of frontage road shall be condensed into one and
north -south aisle at east end of restaurant 3 shall be moved to west next to street
property line (f not already done).
13. Six foot high masonry wall shall be constructed along street property line on
Ocotillo Street except at driveways, with mounding and heavy landscaping provided
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against outside of wall with wall to be designed to comply with visibility
requirements at driveways.
14. Aisle adjacent to Ocotillo Drive shall be continuous by elimination of two planters
in service area.
15. Approval shall be subject to approval of ZOA 09-83 regarding number of driveways,
and ZOA 08-83 regarding maximum hotel densities, and C/Z 07-83.
16. Trash enclosures shall be provided as approved by local disposal company and
architectural review commission.
17. Northerly most driveway on Ocotillo Drive to be for emergency access only with
gate acceptable to city and fire marshal to be provided.
18. 3.5 foot high decorative screen walls shall be provided adjacent to parking areas
along frontage road.
19. Six foot high masonry walls shall be provided along north and south property lines,
and appropriately stepped for visibility.
20. Developer shall sink the tennis courts nearest Ocotillo Drive four feet into the
ground.
21. Hours of tennis court lighting shall be limited to 10 p.m.
Department of Public Works:
22. Drainage and signalization fund fees, as required by city ordinance, shall be paid
prior to recordation of the final map.
23. Drainage facilities shall be provided per Ordinance No. 218 and the Master
Drainage Plan to the specifications of the director of public works.
24. Full public improvements, including sidewalks, traffic safety lighting as required by
ordinance and the director of public works, shall be installed in accordance with
city standards.
25. Improvement plans for water and sewer systems shall be approved by the
respective service districts.
26. Complete grading and 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.
27. Additional storm drain construction shall be contingent upon a drainage study by
the private engineer.
28. Landscaping maintenance on Frontage Road and Ocotillo Drive shall be provided by
the hotel operators.
29. Traffic safety striping on Frontage Road 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 before placing pavement markings.
30. 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.
31. Traffic analysis on the site to be conducted addressing the impact on Highway 74
to determine if a traffic signal is warranted at the intersection which aligns with
Pitihaya.
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City Fire Marshal:
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 907
32. Install a water system capable of delivering 3000-4500 GPM fire flow for a two (2)
- three (3) 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.
33. Install Riverside County super fire hydrants 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.
34. 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.
35. 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 14-83, is in accordance with the requirements
prescribed by the fire marshal."
36. Prior to delivery of combustile materials to the building site, the required water
system shall be installed, operating and delivering the required flow.
37. All buildings shall be protected by an automatic fire sprinkler system and fire
alarm system.
38. Fire lanes are required.
39. Pedestrian access and gates for emergency access shall be provided to the
satisfaction of the fire marshal.
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