HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1069PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1069
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
A PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN FOR A THREE UNIT
APARTMENT COMPLEX LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE
OF OCOTILLO DRIVE, APPROXIMATELY 125 FEET
NORTH OF VERBA SANTA DRIVE.
CASE NO. PP 85-15
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on
the 6th day of August, 1985, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the request of
AL JOHNSON for approval of a precise plan of design to allow construction of a three
unit apartment complex in R-3 20,000 (3) S.P. zone located on the east side of Ocotillo
Drive, approximately 125 feet north of Verba Santa Drive, more particularly described as:
LOT 1, BLOCK F, PALM DESERT UNIT NO. 3
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 no further documentation is 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 85-15 is hereby granted for reasons subject to
the attached conditions.
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1069
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
Planning Commission, held on this 6th day of August, 1985, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: DOWNS, ERWOOD, RICHARDS, WOOD, AND CRITES
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
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RAMON A. DIAZ, Sec}etar
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BUFORD CRITES, Chairman
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. /O/9
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. PP 85-15
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. Construction of the total development shall be done in one phase.
3. Construction of a portion of said project shall commence within one year from the
date of final approval unless an extension of time 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:
Palm Desert Architectural Commission
Coachella Valley Water District
Palm Desert Water and Services District
City Fire Marshal
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. In lieu of undergrounding existing distribution lines as a part of construction, an
agreement approved by the city attorney shall be recorded guaranteeing that the
property shall voluntarily be a part of any undergrounding district formed. This
shall not apply to service lines that lead directly to the building.
7. Six foot high block wall along the rear property, and six foot high block wall (or
height mutually acceptable between applicant and Mr. Bibby) along the north side.
8. Installation of sidewalk shall be required, subject to city council clarification.
Department of Public Works:
1. Drainage and signalization fund fees, as required by city ordinance, shall be paid
prior to building permit issuance.
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2. Drainage facilities shall be provided, per Ordinance No. 218 and the Master
Drainage Plan, to the specifications of the Director of Public Works.
3. Storm drain construction shall be contingent upon a drainage study by the private
engineer that is approved by the department of public works.
4. Landscaping maintenance on Ocotillo shall be provided by the property owner.
5. 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.
6. Size, number and location of driveways to public works specifications with only
three driveway approaches to be allowed to serve this property.
7. The total widths of all three (3) driveways shall not exceed 50% of property
frontage of Ocotillo Drive.
City Fire Marshal:
The following fire protection requirements are in accordance with the Uniform Fire Code
and Life Safety Code standards.
1. Install a water system capable of delivering 2500 GPM fire flow from any fire
hydrant for a two 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.
2. Install Riverside County super fire hydrants so that no point of any building is more
than 250 feet from a fire hydrant measured along approved vehicular travel ways.
a. exterior surface of hydrant barrels and heads shall be painted chrome
yellow, and the tops and nozzle caps shall be painted green.
b. curbs shall be painted red 15 feet in either direction from each hydrant.
c. hydrants shall not be located closer than 25 feet to any building.
3. 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.
4. 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 85-15 is in accordance with the requirements prescribed
by the fire marshal."
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5. Prior to delivery of combustible materials to the building site, the required water
system shall be installed, operating and delivering the required flow.
6. Additional fire protection requirements may be necessary when the applicant
submits specific plans for consideration and approval.
7. All buildings over 5000 square feet will require an NFPA 13D fire sprinkler system.
Police Department:
1. Per plans submitted, conditions of approval would include dead bolt locks on
exterior doors, upgraded security on sliding aluminum frame windows inhibitating
vertical and horizontal movement as desired by tenant, heavy duty hasps on garage
doors, and security lighting (ex: Malibu) built into landscape design. Addresses
should be logical and consistent and visible from the street, clearly identifying
each specific residence.
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