HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 0927PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 927
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
A PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN AND NEGATIVE
DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT TO
ALLOW A 100 UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT ON THE
WEST SIDE OF PORTOLA AVENUE, SOUTH OF HOVLEY
LANE.
CASE NO. PP 23-83
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on
the 17th day of January, 1984, hold a duly noticed public hearing and continued hearing on
February 7, 1984, to consider the request of KEITH ANDERSON for approval of a precise
plan of design and Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact, to allow construction
of a 100 unit condominium project on 20 acres located on the west side of Portola Avenue,
660 feet south of Hovley Lane, also described as APN 622-070-001.
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 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.
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 23-83 is hereby granted for reasons subject to
the attached conditions.
3. That a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact is hereby approved.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
Planning Commission, held on this 7th day of February, 1984, by the following vote, to
wit:
AYES: CRITES, DOWNS, ERWOOD, RICHARDS, WOOD
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
IAZ, Secretary
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RALPH B. WOOD, Chairman
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 927
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Case No. PP 23-83
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
commission, 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. Subdivision to be provided with minimum six foot high solid masonry wall around
project (except for approved openings). Existing walls may be utilized.
8. All buildings or structures in maintenance area shall maintain minimum 10 foot
setback to all property lines, with all storage not to exceed height of perimeter
wall.
9. Tennis courts to be sunk at least four feet into ground.
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. 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.
12. Existing tamarisk trees that are on this property, if any, around perimeter to be
retained where practicable.
13. Entrance from Portola Avenue to be provided with adequate stacking for 60 feet
(two lanes in) and turnaround for rejected vehicles.
14. Landscaping buffer in maintenance area to consist of vertical planting for
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screening purposes.
15. Loop street to be minimum 28 feet wide.
16. Applicant to contact Palm Desert branch of U.S. Postal Service to insure that mail
service acceptable to both parties is provided.
17. Loop street to be marked "no parking" on both sides of street to satisfaction of
city.
18. Loop street immediately south of entry to be revised to be more perpendicular to
entry.
Department of Public Works:
19. Drainage and signalization 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 pubic works.
21. Full public improvements, including traffic safety lighting and 8 foot wide
meandering sidewalk 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. The subdivider shall submit "as -built" plans prior to
acceptance of the subdivision improvements by the city.
24. All private streets shall be inspected by the engineering department and a standard
inspection fee shall be paid.
25. Additional storm drain construction shall be contingent upon a drainage study by
the private engineer.
26. Landscaping maintenance on Portola Avenue shall be provided by the homeowners
association.
27. Existing utilities on Portola Avenue shall be undergounded, if practicable.
28. Complete grading plans shall be submitted to the department of public works for
review and approval prior to issuance of any permits. (Soils report to accompany
submittal).
29. Complete hydrology/hydraulic analysis of site drainage shall be submitted to the
city engineer for review and approval.
30. Complete final map submittal shall include subdivision map guarantee, traverse
calculations and pertinent backup information (i.e. existing maps, plats and deeds)
supplied as needed.
Fire Marshal:
31. Install a water system capable of delivering 2500-3000 GPM fire flow from any fire
hydrant for a three 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.
32. Install Riverside County super fire hydrants located at each intersection:
a. but not greater than 500 feet apart in any direction.
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b. so that no point of any building is more than 250 feet from a fire hydrant
measured along approved vehicular travel ways.
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.
e. hydrants shall not be located closer than 25 feet to any building.
33. Prior to recordation of the final map for TT 19824 the developer shall furnish the
original and three copies of the water system plan to the fire marshal for review.
34. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the developer shall furnish the original and
three copies of the water system 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 TT 19824, PP 23-83, is in accordance with the requirements
prescribed by the fire marshal."
36. Prior to delivery of combustible materials to the building site, the required water
system shall be installed, operating and delivering the required flow.
37. Additional fire protection requirements may be necessary when the applicant
submits specific plans for consideration and approval.
38. Provide alternate access to the recreation center.
39. All ends of aisles to be provided with turnarounds and/or grasscrete emergency
connections as required by fire marshal and director of environmental services.
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