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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 0983PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 983 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN AND ADJUSTMENT TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A TWO UNIT RESIDENTAL STRUCTURE WITH AN ENCROACHMENT INTO A FRONT AND REAR SETBACK IN AN R-2 ZONE, LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF PORTOLA, 230 FEET SOUTH OF SHADOW MOUNTAIN DRIVE. CASE NO. PP 84-29 and ADJ 84-1 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on the 21 st day of August and 4th day of September, 1984, hold a duly noticed public hearing and continued public hearing to consider the request of CHARLES GARLAND for the above mentioned project. 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 3 categorical exemption for CEQA purposes. 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. 4. The strict or literal interpretation and enforcement of the specified regulation would result in unnecessary physical hardship inconsistent with the objectives of the zoning ordinances. 5. There are exceptional circumstances or conditions applicable to this property not applicable to other properties in the same zone. 6. The strict or literal interpretation and enforcement of the specified regulation would deprive the applicant of privileges enjoyed by the owners of other properties in the same vicinity and zone. 7. The granting of an adjustment will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare, or be materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity. 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 84-29 and ADJ 84-1 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 4th day of September, 1984, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: DOWNS, ERWOOD, RICHARDS, WOOD, AND CRITES NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ATTE ON A. D ° Z, Secretary /tm BUFORD CRITES, Chairman -1- PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 983 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL CASE NO. PP 84-29 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. The development of the property described herein shall be subject to the restrictions and limitations set forth herein in addition to all municipal ordinances and state and federal statutes now in force or which hereafter may be in force. 3. Construction of a portion of said project shall commence within one year from the date of approval unless an extension of time is granted; otherwise said approval shall become null and void and of no effect whatsoever. 4. Prior to the 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 permits 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. 5. The front setback shall be 10 feet, the rear 12 feet and entirely landscaped. Department of Public Works: 6. Drainage and signalization fund fees, as required by city ordinance, shall be paid prior to recordation of the final map. 7. Drainage facilities shall be provided, per Ordinance No. 218, and the Master Drainage Plan, to the specifications of the director of public works. 8. Additional storm drain construction shall be contingent upon a drainage study by the private engineer. 9. Landscaping maintenance on Portola Avenue shall be provided by the homeowners. 10. Existing utilities on Portola Avenue shall be undergrounded. 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. Size, number, and location of driveways to public works specifications. 13. Only one driveway approach will be allowed to serve this property. Size and location to public works specifications. 14. Installation of 6-foot PCC sidewalk per City of Palm Desert Drawing No. 105 for the complete frontage of property on Portola Avenue. -2-