HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 0956PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 956
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
A PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN TO ALLOW
CONSTRUCTION OF A 6 UNIT CONDOMINIUM ON THE
EAST SIDE OF OCOTILLO DRIVE, 260 FEET SOUTH OF
TUMBLEWEED LANE.
CASE NO. PP 84-8
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
PAUL M. FILING for approval of a precise plan of design to allow construction of a six
unit condominium project in the R-3 20,000 (3) S.P. (Multiple family, 20,000 sq.ft.
minimum lot size, one unit per 3000 sq.ft. of lot area, scenic preservation overlay) located
on the east side of Ocotillo Drive, 260 feet south of Tumbleweed Lane, more particularly
described as:
APN 627-282-004
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 1, categorical exemption and therefore, no further documentation is
deemed 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 84-8 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 5th day of June, 1984, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: CRITES, DOWNS, ERWOOD, RICHARDS, WOOD
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
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RAMON A. DIAZ, Secretary
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CRITES, Chairman
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 956
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. PP 84-8
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 shall be done in one phase.
4. Construction of a portion of said project shall commence within two years from the
date of 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. No air conditioning equipment shall be located within the 10 foot rear yard setback
area.
8. Pool equipment shall be located 5 feet from side property line.
9. Detailed grading plan including existing grading and finish floor elevations shall be
submitted for review at architectural commission level to insure compliance with
building height and number of stories requirements.
10. Six foot high masonry wall shall be constructed along rear property line.
11. In lieu of undergrounding existing utility distribution lines at rear of property as a
part of construction, the applicant shall record an agreement prior to issuance of a
building permit 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.
12. Utility service lines from power poles to project shall be placed underground.
13. Planting along south property line retaining wall shall be planted to reduce visual
height of wall.
Department of Public Works:
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
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location to public works specifications.
16. Drainage and signalization fund fees, as required by city ordinance, shall be paid
prior to recordation of the final map.
17. Landscaping maintenance on Ocotillo Drive shall be provided by the homeowner's
association.
18. 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.
City Fire Marshal:
19. 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.
20. Install Riverside County super fire hydrants located:
a. so that no point of any building is more than 250 feet from a fire hydrant
measured along approved vehicular travel ways.
b. exterior surface of hydrant barrels and heads shall be painted chrome
hydrant, and the tops and nozzle caps shall be painted green.
c. curbs shall be painted red 15 feet in either direction from each hydrant.
d. hydrants shall not be located closer than 25 feet to any building.
21. 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.
22. 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.
23. 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 84-8, TT 20064 is in accordance with the requirements
prescribed by the fire marshal."
24. Prior to delivery of combustible materials to the building site, the required water
system shall be installed, operating and delivering the required flow.
25. Additional fire protection requirements may be necessary when the applicant
submits specific plans for consideration and approval.
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