HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 0948PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 948
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
A PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN AND PARCEL MAP
WAIVER TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A 28 UNIT
APARTMENT PROJECT 225 FEET SOUTH OF THE
HIGHWAY 111 FRONTAGE ROAD, BETWEEN DEEP
CANYON ROAD AND SHADOW HILLS ROAD.
CASE NO. PP 84-5 and PMW 84-3
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on
the 1st day of May, 1984, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the request of
TED MARTINEZ for approval of a precise plan of design and parcel map waiver to allow
construction of a 28 unit apartment project (utilizing 25% density bonus as allowed by
state law) in the R-3 zone on a 56,400 square foot site, located 225 feet south of the
Highway 111 frontage road, between Deep Canyon Road and Shadow Hills Road, more
particularly described as:
APN 625-162-036
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 an 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, 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 84-5 is hereby granted for reasons subject to
the attached conditions.
3. That Parcel Map Waiver 84-3 is hereby approved.
4. That a Negative Declaration of Environment is hereby approved.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
Planning Commission, held on this 1st day of May, 1984, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: CRITES, DOWNS, ERWOOD, RICHARDS, WOOD
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
AM • A. DI • Z, Secretary
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RALPI-f B. WOOD, Chairman
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Case No. PP 84-5 and PMW 84-3
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, subdivision process, and building permit procedures.
3. Construction of a portion of said project shall commence within one year from the
date of final approval unless a time extension is granted, otherwise said approval
shall become null, void and of no effect whatsoever.
4. 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.
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 Review Process
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. Each covered parking space to be 10 feet in width as required by city "design
standards for off-street parking facilities."
7. Open parking spaces along south property line and Shadow Hills Road to be
modified so that length is 17 feet with three foot overhang added to landscape
area.
8. Walls shall be provided to screen open parking areas from streets; walls to be 42
inches in height.
9. Palm trees adjacent to Deep Canyon Drive to be retained or relocated on site, if
feasible.
10. Applicant to contact motel owner/operator to north regarding disposition of their
trash access through subject property.
11. Twenty-five percent of the units shall be reserved and be affordable for moderate
income households. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the developer shall
execute an agreement with the city specifying the terms and conditions by which
the required moderate income units shall be rented and controlled.
12. A decorative wall 6 feet in height, shall be installed along the north property line
adjacent to the vacant lot frontage.
Department of Public Works:
13. Drainage and signalization fund fees, as required by city ordinance, shall be paid
prior to recordation of the final map.
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14. Drainage facilities shall be provided, per Ordinance No. 218 and the Master
Drainage Plan, to the specifications of the director of public works.
15. Additional storm drain construction shall be contingent upon a drainage study by
the private engineer.
16. 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.
17. 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 developer shall submit "as -built" plans prior
to acceptance of the improvements by the city.
18. Landscaping maintenance on Deep Canyon Road and Shadow Hills shall be provided
by the owners.
19. Existing utilities on Deep Canyon Road and Shadow Hills shall be undergrounded.
20. Complete grading plans and specifications shall be submitted, as required by
ordinance, to the city engineer for checking and approval prior to issuance of any
permits.
21. Installation of curb and gutter at twenty feet from centerline, matching paving and
sidewalk on Deep Canyon Road and Shadow Hills Drive.
22. Offsite improvement plans to be approved by public works department and a surety
posted to guarantee the required offsite improvements prior to building permits
being issued.
23. Size, number and location of driveways to public works specfications.
City Fire Marshal:
24. Install a water system capable of delivering 2500 GPM fire flow from any fire
hydrant for a 2 hour duration in addition to domestic supply. The computation shall
be based upon a minimum of 20 psi residual operating pressure in the suply main
from which the flow is measured at the time of measurement. Fire flow
requirements will depend on built-in fire protection provisions of buildings.
25. Install Riverside County super fire hydrants located at each intersection:
a. but not greater than 500 feet apart in any direction.
b. so that no point of any bulding 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.
26. Prior to recordation of the final map, the developer shall furnish the original and
three copies of the water system plan to the fire marshal for review.
27. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the developer shall furnish the original and 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.
28. 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 PP 84-5 is in accordance with the requirements prescribed
by the fire marshal."
29. Prior to delivery of combustible materials to the building site, the required water
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system shall be installed, operating and delivering the required flow.
30. Additional fire protection requirements may be necessary when the applicant
submits specific plans for consideration and approval.
31. Fire lanes are required.
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