HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1088PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1088
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM
DESERT, CALIFORNIA, SETTING FORTH ITS FINDINGS AND
APPROVING A TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP FOR PROPERTY BOUNDED BY
HIGHWAY 111, FRED WARING DRIVE, AND THE PALM VALLEY STORM
CHANNEL.
CASE NO. PM 20894
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California,
did on the 1st day of October, 1985, hold a duly noticed public hearing to
consider the request of BIRTCHER-DUNHAM for approval of a negative declaration
of environmental impact and a parcel map to create eight parcels on 8.8 acres
in the PC (4) (planned resort commercial) on land bounded by Highway 111, Fred
Waring Drive, and the Palm Valley Storm Channel, more particularly described
as:
APN 640-110-002
WHEREAS, said application has complied with the requirements of the "City
of Palm Desert Procedure for Implementation of the California Environmental
Quality Act, Resolution No. 80-89," in that the director of community
development has determined that the project will not have an adverse impact on
the environment and a negative declaration of environmental impact has been
prepared.
WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all
testimony and arguments, if any, of all interested persons desiring to be
heard, said planning commission did find the following facts and reasons to
exist to justify recommending approval of the parcel map:
1. That the proposed map is consistent with applicable general and
specific plans.
2. That the design or improvement of the proposed subdivision is
consistent with applicable general and specific plans.
3. That the site is physically suitable for the type of development.
4. That the site is physically suitable for the type of development.
5. 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.
6. That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements is
not likely to cause serious public health problems.
7. 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.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1088
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 it does hereby approve the above described Tentative Parcel Map
No. 20894, subject to fulfillment of the attached conditions.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
Planning Commission, held on this 1st day of October, 1985, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: DOWNS, ERWOOD, RICHARDS, WOOD, AND CRITES
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
RAMC* A. DIAZ, Secretary
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BUFORJ3-:CO1TES, Chairman
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. PM 20894
Department of Community Development:
1. Parcel Map 20894 is granted for the land as described in the attachments
hereto, and as shown on exhibits on file with the department of community
development and the requirements herein.
2. All requirements of any law, ordinance, or regulation of the state, city
and any other applicable government entity, shall be complied with as a
part of this map.
3. Pursuant to municipal code requirements, tentative parcel map shall be
recorded within two years from date of approval, unless an extension of
time is granted, otherwise said approval shall become null, void, and of
no effect whatsoever.
4. All conditions of CALTRANS shall be met.
5. Easements for drainage, parking, and circulation shall be recorded for
all parcels; easements to be approved by the city attorney prior to
recordation.
6. Sidewalks to be meandering with easement granted to permit them on
private property and sidewalks to tie in with Flying J sidewalks.
7. Applicant agrees to participate in an assessment district that establishes
a reasonable amount for the expansion of the bridge at Highway 111 and
the Palm Valley Storm Channel.
Department of Public Works:
1. Drainage fees, as required by city ordinance, shall be paid prior to
recordation of the final map.
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 he contingent upon a drainage study by the
private engineer that is approved by the department of public works.
4. Improvement plans for water and sewer systems shall be approved by the
respective service districts with "as -built" plans submitted to the
department of public works prior to the project final.
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5. 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 engineer shall
submit "as -built" plans submitted to the department of public works prior
to the project final.
6. Landscaping maintenance on Highway 111/Fred Waring Drive parking adjacent
to site shall be provided by the property owner.
7. Existing utilities on Highway 111 shall be undergrounded per each
respective utility district's recommendation.
8. Traffic safety signing and striping on Highway 111/Fred Waring Drive
shall be provided to the specifications of the director of public works.
A traffic control plan must be submitted to and approved by the director
of public works before placing pavement markings.
9. 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.
10. Dedication of right-of-way on Highway 111 shall be done per Caltrans'
conditions of approval.
11. installation of curb and gutter, matching paving and sidewalk on Fred
Waring Drive and Highway 111 per Caltrans' conditions and City of Palm
Desert requirements.
12. Waiver of access to Highway 111, except at approved locations, shall be
granted on the final map.
13. Offsite improvement plans to he approved by public works department and a
surety posted to guarantee the required offsite improvements prior to
both the recordation of the final map and permit issuance.
14. Installation of one-half landscaped median in Highway 111/Fred Waring
Drive or cash payment for one-half cost of landscaped median at the
option of the director of public works.
15. Traffic analysis to be prepared for the project to address the specific
impacts on existing networks (streets and intersections) and the proposed
mitigation measures recommended for approval by the city.
16. Size, number and location of driveways to public works specifications
with only three driveway approaches to be allowed to serve this property.
17. Complete parcel map shall be submitted, as required by ordinance, to the
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city engineer for checking and approval and be recorded before issuance
of certificate of occupancy by building department.
18. Any and all plans and permits requiring C.V.W.D. review and approval
shall first be obtained prior to any city permit issuance.
19. Signalization fund fees, as required by city ordinance, shall be paid
prior to grading permit issuance.
20. Full public improvements, including traffic safety lighting as required
by ordinance and the director of public works, shall be installed in
accordance with city standards.
21. Further study shall be undertaken to determine if driveway across Joshua
Road shall be relocated or have restricted turning movements prior to
issuance of any permits or recordation of parcel map.
Fire Marshal:
1. Install a water system capable of delivering 3000 GPM fire flow from any
fire hydrant for a three 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 200 feet from a fire hydrant measured along approved
vehicular travel ways.
a. exterior surfaces of hydrant barrels and heads shall be painted
chrome yellow, and the tops and nozzle caps shall be painted green.
b. curbs (if installed) shall be painted red 15 feet in either direction
from each hydrant.
3. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the developer shall furnish the
original and two 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 Case No. PP 85-28 is in
accordance with the requirements prescribed by the fire marshal."
5. Prior to delivery of combustible materials to the building site, the
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required water system shall be installed, operating, and delivering the
required flow.
6. All buildings 5000 square feet and over require a fire sprinkler system.
7. Install a state fire marshal approved fire alarm system in hotel.
8. Install a Class I standpipe system in hotel.
9. Submit sprinkler and fire alarm plans to the fire marshal's office for
approval.
10. Sprinkler system and fire alarm system are to have a 24 hour central
monitor.
11. Additional fire protection requirements may be necessary when the
applicant submits specific plans for consideration and approval.
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