HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 0951PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 951
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
A PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN, PARCEL MAP WAIVER,
AND A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A 11 UNIT
APARTMENT PROJECT ON THE EAST SIDE OF SUNSET
LANE BETWEEN EL CAMINO AND ABRONIA TRAIL.
CASE NOS. PP 84-11 and PMW 84-4
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on
the 15th day of May, 1984, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider a request by
EDWARD H. TUNISON and SHERRY F. TUNISON for a precise plan of design, parcel map
waiver, and negative declaration of environmental impact to allow construction of a 11
unit apartment complex on approximately 0.65 acres on the east side of Sunset Lane
between Abronia Trail and El Camino.
WHEREAS, said application has complied with the requirements of the "City of
Palm Desert Procedures for Implementation of 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 negative impact on the environment and a Negative
Declaration has been prepared.
WHEREAS, at said pulbic 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
and the parcel map waiver to consolidate three lots into one lot:
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.
4. That the proposed waiver to consolidate three lots into one lot and that
resulting parcel complies with applicable requirements as to area,
improvement and design, floodwater drainage control, appropriate improved
public roads, sanitary disposal facilities, water supply availability,
environmental protection, and other requirements of the municipal code.
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 84-11 is hereby granted for reasons subject to
the attached conditions.
3. That approval of PMW 84-4 is hereby granted.
4. That a negative declaration of environmental impact is hereby approved
subject to implementation of the attached conditions.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 951
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
Planning Commission, held on this 15th day of May, 1984, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: CRITES, DOWNS, ERWOOD, AND WOOD
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: RICHARDS
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
AMON A. DIAZ; Secreary
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RALPH B. WOOD, Chairman
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 951
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Case No. PP 84-11
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 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 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. Project to be provided with a minimum six foot high solid masonry wall along the
east, north, and south property lines (except for approved openings). The required
wall along the west property line may be the maximum height permitted by code.
7. Location and design of trash enclosures shall be coordinated with Palm Desert
Disposal Company.
Department of Public Works:
8. Drainage and signalization fund fees, as required by city ordinance, shall be paid
prior to recordation of the final map.
9. 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.
10. Landscaping maintenance on Sunset Lane shall be provided by the owners.
11. 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.
12. Installation of curb and gutter at eighteen feet from centerline, matching paving
and sidewalk on Abronia with wheelchair ramps on Abronia and Sunset and Sunset
and El Camino.
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 951
13. Offsite improvement plans to be approved by Public Works Department and a
surety posted to guarantee the required offsite improvements prior to submittal of
certificate of compliance and the approval.
14. Size, number and location of driveways to public works specifications.
15. Only two driveway approaches will be allowed to serve this property. Size and
location to public works specifications.
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