HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 0920PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 920
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
A PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN TO ALLOW CONVERSION
OF A RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE TO AN OFFICE ON
THE WEST SIDE OF MONTEREY AVENUE, SOUTH OF
SONORA DRIVE.
CASE NO. PP 25-83
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on
the 3rd day of January, 1984, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the request of
I. HAROLD HOUSLEY for approval of a precise plan of design to allow conversion of the
existing house at 44-311 Monterey Avenue (lot 71) to an office and a Negative Declaration
of Environmental Impact, for land located on the west side of Monterey Avenue, 90 feet
south of Sonora Drive, more particularly described as:
Lot 71, Palm Vista Unit 1
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 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.
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 25-83 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 3rd day of January, 1984, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: CRITES, DOWNS, ERWOOD, RICHARDS, WOOD
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
AMON A. DIAZ, Secre ary
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RALPH B. WOOD, Chairman
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 920
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Case No. PP 25-83
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, architectural review
and building permit procedures.
3. The development of the property described herein shall be subject to the
restrictions and limitations set forth herein which are in addition to allow
municipal ordinances and state and federal statutes now in force, or which
hereafter may be in force.
4. Construction of a portion of said project shall commence within one year from the
date of final approval unless an extension of time is granted; otherwise said
approval shall become null, void and of no effect whatsoever.
5. 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.
6. In lieu of undergrounding existing utility distribution lines at rear of property as a
part of construction, the applicant shall record an agreement guaranteeing that the
property will voluntarily be a part of any undergrounding district which is
subsequently established by the city including the property in question.
7. Detailed exterior lighting plan in compliance with applicable standards to be
submitted to the city for approval; lights to be down -shining box type to minimize
glare.
8. Phase 2 plans shall be submitted to staff and architectural commission for approval
prior to issuance of any building permits.
9. Architectural commission shall review and approve landscaping plan and painting
scheme for project.
10. Parking spaces at northwest corner shall be revised to comply with code
requirements with unusable areas landscaped.
11. A six foot masonry wall shall be provided across rear and sides stopping at front of
existing building as a part of Phase 1, with 3.5 foot high wall to be provided
between two driveways along Monterey Avenue to screen parking area.
12. Area in front of trash enclosure to be marked "No Parking".
13. Existing landscaping to be retained where possible, with new landscaping to be
heavily planted along rear property line.
14. Service lines from power poles to structure to be placed underground as a part of
Phase 1.
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 920
15. Increase landscape strip along rear property line to minimum 6 feet deep.
16. The city shall maintain the ability to create an internal circulation traffic pattern
to keep some traffic off of Monterey Avenue and allow access to office buildings.
Mr. Housley shall have the ability to build Phase I and Phase II as it exist on the
submitted maps. Future changes may involve back parking lot (whether or not it
would exist) and traffic circulation in front.
Department of Public Works:
17. Northerly driveway to be marked "Entrance Only" with other end of circular
driveway on site (not driveway) marked "Exit - Do Not Enter".
18. 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.
19. Complete grading plan shall be submitted as required by ordinance to the city
engineer for checking and approval before construction of any improvements is
commenced.
City Fire Marshal:
20. Ten foot wide driveway shall be increased to 12 feet to provide some access to rear
of building (20 foot is minimum fire lane and is waived).
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