HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 912PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 912
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
A TENTATIVE TRACT MAP TO ALLOW A RESIDENTIAL
CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AT THE NORTHEAST
CORNER OF COOK STREET AND COUNTRY CLUB
DRIVE.
CASE NO. TT 19814
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 and continued public
hearing to December 20, 1983, to consider the request of PACIFIC COAST BUILDERS for
approval of a tentative tract map for a residential condominium project in the PR-3, S.P.
zone located at the northeast corner of Cook Street and Country Club Drive, more
particularly described as:
APNs 619-880-001, 002, 004, 005, 007, 008, 011, 014
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 has been previously assessed in connection with Case Nos. DP 09-79 and TT
15000 and no further documentation is deemed necessary by the director.
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 19814 (formerly TT
15000) dated December 6, 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. 19814
(formerly TT 15000) 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
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
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 912
Planning Commission, held on this 20th day of December, 1983, by the following vote, to
wit:
AYES: CRITES, DOWNS, RICHARDS, WOOD
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: ERWOOD
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
A ON A. DIAZ, Secr.tary
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RALPH B. WOOD, Chairman
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Conditions of Approval
Case No. TT 19814 (formerly 15000)
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. Full public improvements including traffic safety lighting as required by ordinance
and the city engineer shall be installed in accordance with city standards.
3. 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.
4. Access rights to Country Club Drive, Cook Street, and Frank Sinatra Drive (except
for openings approved in Case No. DP 09-79) shall be offered to the city as a
dedication on the final map.
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. Improvement plans for water and sewer systems shall meet the requirements of the
respective service districts.
7. Area shall be annexed to appropriate improvement districts having jurisidiction
over the subject area.
8. All 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.
9. 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.
10. The applicant shall have twenty-four (24) months from the date of the approval or
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,
otherwise, said approval shall become null, void, and of no effect whatsoever.
City Fire Marshal:
11. 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 minimumm of 20 psi residual operating pressure in the supply
main from which the flow is measured at the time of measurement.
12. Install Riverside County super fire hydrants located at each street intersection but
not greater than 500 feet apart in any direction and so that all buildings are not
more than 250 feet from a fire hydrant.
a. Exterior surface of hydrant barrels and heads shall be painted chrome
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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.
c. Hydrants shall not be located closer than 25 feet to any building.
13. 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.
14. 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. 19814 is in accordance with the requirements
prescribed by the fire marshal." Upon approval, the original plan will be returned
to the developer.
15. Prior to delivery of combustible materials to the building site, the required water
system shall be installed, operating and delivering the required flow.
16. The long cul-de-sac in the center of the project must be eliminated or alternate
all-weather approved 20' wide access provided.
17. Fire flow requirements for the clubhouse will be established at a later date as
detailed plans are received.
Department of Public Works:
18. The applicant shall obtain a new tract number for this map. Tract 15000-1 is a
recorded subdivision and the balance of the tentative map has expired.
19. Drainage, signalization and park fund fees, as required by city ordinance, shall be
paid prior to recordation of the final map.
20. Drainage facilities shall be provided per Ordinance No. 218 and the master
drainage plan to the specifications of the director of public works.
21. Additional storm drain construction shall be contingent upon a drainage study by
the private engineer.
22. Installation of curb and gutter at 43 feet from centerline, match -up paving and
sidewalk on Country Club Drive and Cook Street. Installation of curb and gutter at
43 feet from centerline, match -up paving and sidewalk on Frank Sinatra Drive,
subject to revisions of the city's circulation element.
23. Dedication of right-of-way to 55 feet from centerline on Country Club Drive and
Cook Street.
24. 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.
25. 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.
26. Improvement plans for water and sewer systems shall be approved by the Coachella
Valley Water District.
27. All private streets shall be inspected by the engineering department and a standard
inspection fee shall be paid.
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28. Installation of a landscaped median on Cook Street and installation of a half
median on Frank Sinatra Drive, or cash payment, at the option of the director of
public works.
29. Payment for one-half of the costs of the existing median in Country Club Drive as
previously required under Tract 15000-1.
30. The applicant shall coordinate their Cook Street engineering and construction with
the engineer for the North Sphere Assessment District.
31. Parkway landscaping maintenance on Country Club Drive, Cook Street and Frank
Sinatra Drive shall be provided by the homeowners association.
32. Traffic safety signing and striping on Country Club Drive, Cook Street and Frank
Sinatra 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 before installing pavement markings and signs.
33. The 2,400 foot long cul-de-sac shall be forty feet wide curb to curb.
34. The perimeter road (Desert Falls Drive) shall be constructed forty feet wide curb
to curb.
35. Complete grading plans, specifications and preliminary soils report shall be
submitted, as required by ordinance, to the city engineer for checking and approval
prior to the issuance of any permits.
36. A full traffic analysis to determine the need for a traffic signal at the main
entrance on Country Club Drive, all other entrances and the intersection of Cook
Street and Country Club Drive.
37. Landscaping disturbed by the construction of a left turn pocket into the Country
Club Drive median shall be relocated to the specifications of the director of public
works.
38. Property shall be annexed to the appropriate improvement districts having
jurisdiction over the subject area.
39. All 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
encumberances.
40. A waiver of vehicular and pedestrian access, except at approved openings, shall be
offered for dedication on the final map.
41. Offsite improvement plans to be approved by public works and a surety posted to
guarantee the required offsite improvements prior to this map recording.
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