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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 915PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 915 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A TENTATIVE TRACT MAP TO CREATE A ONE LOT SUBDIVISION TO ALLOW TWELVE CONDOMINIUM UNITS. CASE NO. TT 19587 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on the 20th day of December, 1983, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider a request by O. MICHAEL HOMME for approval of a tentative tract map, precise plan of design and Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact for a one lot subdivision to allow twelve condominium units on 4.05 acres in a PR-5 zone (Planned Residential, 5 d.u./acre) located adjacent to Monterey Country Club, bounded by Sierra Madre South, Brown Way, Homme Avenue and Portola Avenue, more particularly described as 622-075-009 thru 014 and 622- 075-024. 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 19587 dated December 20, 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. 19587 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. 915 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: AMON A. DIAZ, Secret ry /1r ,c�fzfc 01. lZ_.crt RALPH B. WOOD, Chairman -2- PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 915 Conditions of Approval TT 19587 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. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for construction of any uses contemplated by this approval, the applicant shall first complete all the procedural requirements of the city which include, but are not limited to, design review, subdivision process, and building permit procedures. 3. 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. 4. Construction of a portion of said project shall commence within two years from the date of final approval unless a time extension is granted, otherwise said approval shall become null, void and of no effect whatsoever. 5. 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. 6. Prior to 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 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. 7. 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. 8. 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. 9. 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. 10. 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. 11. 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. -3- PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 915 Department of Public Works: 12. Drainage and signalization fund fees, as required by city ordinance, shall be paid prior to recordation of the final map. 13. Drainage facilities shall be provided per Ordinance No. 218 and the master drainage plan to the specifications of the director of public works. 14. Additional storm drain construction shall be contingent upon a drainage study by the private engineer. 15. 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. 16. All private streets shall be inspected by the engineering department and a standard inspection fee shall be paid. 17. Improvement plans for water and sewer systems shall be approved by the respective service districts. 18. Dedication of right-of-way to fifty feet from centerline, installation of curb and gutter at 38 feet from centerline, match -up paving and sidewalk on Portola Avenue. 19. Landscaping maintenance on Portola Avenue shall be provided by the homeowners association. 20. Complete grading plans and specifications shall be submitted to the city engineer for checking and approval prior to issuance of any permits. 21. Minimum street design criteria to be in accordance with current City of Palm Desert design criteria. 22. Off -site improvement plans to be approved by public works and a surety posted to guarantee the required off -site improvements prior to this map recording. Fire Marshal: 23. 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. 24. Install Riverside County super fire hydrants located at each street intersection: a. Not greater than 500 feet apart in any direction. b. All buildings shall be within 250 feet from 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. 25. 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. 26. 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. 19587 is in accordance with the requirements prescribed by the fire marshal." Upon approval, the original plan will be returned to the developer. 27. Prior to delivery of combustible materials to the building site, the required water system shall be installed, operating and delivering the required flow. 28. One street name only - continuous street. -4- PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 915 29. Access to Portola must be provided. 30. No parking allowed on street with adequate signing.