HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 916PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 916
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
A PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN TO ALLOW
CONSTRUCTION OF 264 RESIDENTIAL UNITS ON 39.1
ACRES AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF MONTEREY
AVENUE AND COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE AND A
NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT AS IT PERTAINS THERETO IN A PR-7 ZONE
ALSO DESCRIBED AS APN 620-180-003.
CASE NO. PP 18-83
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 the request
of MAYER GROUP for the above mentioned project.
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 affect 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 18-83 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 20th day of December, 1983, by the following vote, to
wit:
AYES: CRITES, DOWNS, RICHARDS, WOOD
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: ERWOOD
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
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RALPH B. WOOD, Chairman
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Conditions of Approval
PP 18-83
Department of Environmental Services:
1. The development of the property shall conform substantially with exhibits (Case
No. PP 18-83) 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, Coachella Valley Water District clearance, 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, or comply with
phasing plan as submitted.
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. Subdivision to be provided with minimum six foot high solid masonry wall around
project (except for approved openings).
8. Applicant is to provide signing to indicate parking restricted to one side on all
streets within project.
9. Applicant shall provide a sum in a trust fund for the fringe -toed lizard preserve
that is equivalent to one acre of habitat being set aside per 4 acre of development
at a fee of $3000 per acre.
10. The applicant shall have twenty-four (24) month 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.
11. 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, unless other arrangements are approved.
12. All dedicated 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.
13. 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
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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.
14. 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.
Department of Public Works:
15. Drainage and signalization fund fees, as required by city ordinance, shall be paid
prior to recordation of the final map.
16. Drainage facilities shall be provided per Ordinance No. 218 and the Master
Drainage Plan to the specifications of the director of public works.
17. Additional storm drain construction shall be contingent upon a drainage study by
the private engineer.
18. Dedication of right-of-way to 55 feet from centerline on Monterey Avenue and
Country Club Drive.
19. Installation of curb and gutter at 43 feet from centerline, match -up paving and
sidewalk on Monterey Avenue and Country Club Drive.
20. Installation of a landscaped median on Monterey Avenue and Country Club Drive.
The city may accept a cash payment for one-half of the future landscaped median
in lieu of installation in Monterey Avenue and/or Country Club Drive at the option
of the pubic works director.
21. 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.
22. Improvement plans for water and sewer systems shall be approved by the
respective service districts.
23. 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.
24. The subdivider shall submit "as -built" plans prior to acceptance of the subdivision
improvements by the city.
25. All private streets shall be inspected by the engineering department and a standard
inspection fee shall be paid.
26. Landscaping maintenance on Monterey Avenue and Country Club Drive shall be
provided by the homeowners association.
27. Existing utilities on Country Club Drive shall be undergrounded.
28. Traffic safety striping on Monterey Avenue 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 before
placing pavement markings.
29. Complete grading plans and specifications shall be provided to the city engineer for
review and approval prior to building permit issuance.
30. Traffic analysis to be conducted addressing specific impacts on Country Club Drive
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and Monterey Avenue. To be included in the analysis are the warrants for traffic
signals at all entrances and proper location of entrances relative to the
intersection of Monterey Avenue and Country Club Drive.
31. Applicant shall be responsible for relocation of all traffic signals necessitated by
street improvements.
32. A waiver of access to Monterey Avenue and Country Club Drive shall be provided
on the final map except at approved locations.
33. 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.
34. Stacking space for eight vehicles shall be provided at each entrance. Provisions
shall be made for vehicular turnaround at each gate.
35. Country Club Drive shall be widened and improved at one time in conjunction with
Phase I.
Fire Marshal:
The area is beyond the five minute response time and a new fire station in this area should
be considered of utmost importance.
36. Install a water system capable of delivering 2500 GPM fire flow for a two (2) 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.
37. Install Riverside County super fire hydrants so that no point of any building is more
than 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.
38. 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.
39. 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 18-83 is in accordance with the requirements
prescribed by the fire marshal."
40. Prior to delivery of combustible materials to the building site, the required water
system shall be installed, operating and delivering the required flow.
41. Interior street shall be a minimum of 28' excepting streets less than 150' in length
may have a width of 24'.
42. Any cul-de-sac street greater than 150' in length shall have a turn -around.
43. The addition of gates on entry streets requires participation by developer in the
emergency access program for emergency vehicles.
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