HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 0955PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 955
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
A TENTATIVE TRACT MAP TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION
OF A 175 UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT ON THE
NORTH SIDE OF MESA VIEW DRIVE, EAST OF ALAMO
DRIVE.
CASE NO. TT 20102
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on
the 5th day of JUNE, 1984, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the request of
WATT INDUSTRIES/PALM SPRINGS INC. for approval of a tentative tract map for a 175
unit condominium project on 38.6 acres in the PR-3 zone (changed zone to PR-5 pending)
located on the north side of Mesa View Drive, east of Alamo Drive, more particularly
described as:
TRACTS 13581, 13581-1, and 13581-2
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, if any, of all persons desiring to be heard, said planning commission did find
the following facts and reasons as justified in the staff report for TT 20102 dated June 5,
1984, on file in the department of environmental services, to exist to recommend approval
of the tentative tract map:
(a) That the proposed map is consistent with applicable general and specific
plans.
(b) That the design or improvement of the proposed subdivision is consistent
with applicable general and specific plans.
(c) That the site is physically suitable for the type of development.
(d) That the site is physically suitable for the proposed density of development.
(e) That the design of the subdivision or the proposed improvements are not
likely to cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and
avoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat.
(f) That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements is not likely
to cause serious public health problems.
(g) That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements will not
conflict with easements, acquired by the public at large, for access through
or use of, property within the proposed subdivision.
WHEREAS, in the review of this tentative tract map the planning commission has
considered the effect of the contemplated action on the housing needs of the region for
purposes of balancing these needs against the public service needs of the residents of the
City of Palm Desert and its environs, with available fiscal and environmental resources.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of
Palm Desert, as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the findings
of the commission in this case;
2. That it does hereby approve the above described Tentative Map No. 20102
for the reasons set forth in this resolution and subject to the attached
conditions.
FURTHER, BE IT RESOLVED that the recommended conditions of approval do
include a requirement that the applicant pay in lieu fees to comply with the requirements
of Article 26.48 of the City of Palm Desert Subdivision Ordinance. In return, the city
agrees to use said fees for park purposes in conformance with an adopted master plan,
within five (5) years of the recordation of the final map.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 955
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
Planning Commission, held on this 5th day of June, 1984, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: DOWNS, ERWOOD, WOOD
NOES: RICHARDS, CRITES
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
RAMON A. DIAZ, Sec�etary
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�LIFORD CRITES, Chairman
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 955
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Case No. TT 20102
Department of Environmental Services:
1. The development of the property described herein shall be subject to the
restrictions and limitations set forth herein which are in addition to all the
requirements, limitations, and restrictions of all municipal ordinances and state
and federal statutes now in force, or which hereafter may be in force.
2. The applicant shall have twenty-four (24) months 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.
3. 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.
4. All dedicated land 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.
5. 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
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.
6. 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.
7. All revisions to tentative tract map required by approval of PP 84-15 shall be made
prior to recordation of final map.
8. Approval of tract map is subject to property being rezoned to PR-5, or other
appropriate zone.
9. Prior to recordation of final map, evidence in writing shall be provided to the city
that the developers have made provisions with the Desert Sands Unified School
District to pay local school impact fees as established by the city council.
10. Developer shall pay a fee in lieu thereof, as a condition of the Final Map, for park
and recreation purposes per city requirements. The city shall commit the use of
any such fees received within a five year period.
Department of Public Works:
11. Drainage and signalization fund fees, as required by city ordinance, shall be paid
prior to recordation of the final map.
12. Drainage facilities shall be provided, per Ordinance No. 218 and the Master
Drainage Plan, to the specifications of the Director of Public Works.
13. Additional storm drain construction shall be contingent upon a drainage study by
the private engineer.
14. Full public improvements, including traffic safety lighting, as required by
ordinance and the Director of Public Works, shall be installed in accordance with
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city standards.
15. 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.
16. All private streets shall be inspected by the engineering department and a standard
inspection fee shall be paid.
17. Landscaping maintenance on Alamo Drive and Mesa View Drive shall be provided
by the homeowners' association.
18. Existing utilities on Arrow Trail and Alamo Drive shall be undergrounded.
19. 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.
20. Dedication of 24 feet of right-of-way on Mesa View Drive shall be done prior to
issuance of any permits and approval of plans, unless already dedicated with TR
13581.
21. Installation of curb and gutter at 32 feet from centerline, matching paving and
sidewalk on Mesa View Drive.
22. Offsite improvement plans to be approved by the Public Works Department and a
surety posted to guarantee the required offsite improvements prior to the map
recording.
23. Full improvement of interior streets based on private street standards.
24. Installation of sewers to serve this project.
25. Size, number and location of driveways to Public Works specifications.
26. Only two driveway and one emergency driveway approaches will be allowed to
serve this property. Size and location to Public Works specifications.
27. Installation of curb and gutter at twenty feet from centerline, matching paving and
sidewalk on Alamo Drive.
28. Installation of curb and gutter at eighteen feet from centerline, and matching
paving on Arrow Trail.
29. Installation of median curb and landscaping on Mesa View Drive median.
30. Preparation of a traffic analysis to determine impact of development upon Alamo
Drive off -site; if deemed necessary by the city, the applicant shall install curb,
gutter, and tie-in paving on the east side of Alamo Drive between Homestead and
Bel Air.
City Fire Marshal:
31. 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 supply 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.
32. 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 building is more than 250 feet from a fire hydrant
measured along approved vehicular travel ways.
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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, 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 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.
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 PP 84-15, TT 20102, C/Z 84-6 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. Twenty-eight foot wide streets will not permit any on -street parking.
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