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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1108
A RFSOI LI T I ON OF 1 HE PLANNING COMMISSION OF 1 HE
CIIY OF PALM DESERT. CALIFORNIA. APPROVING A
PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION
OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF
3 APARTMENT UNITS LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST
CORNER OF SAN GORGONIO AND L.AS PALMAS.
CASE NO. PP 85-42
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California,
on the 7th day of January, 1986 hold a duly notice public hearing to
the request by JAMES FETRIDGE for a precise plan of design and
declaration of environmental impact to allow construction of 3
units on an 8170 square foot lot in the R-3 zone located at the
corner of San Gorgonio and Las Palmas, more particularly described
APN 627-092-014
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 community development has
determined that the project will not have an adverse impact on the environment
and a negative declaration has been prepared.
WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all
testimony and arguments, of all interested person 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 the property in the vicinity by the occunants 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 85-42 is hereby granted for reasons
subiect to the attached conditions.
3 That a negative declaration of environmental impact is hereby
certified.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1108
PASSED, APPR0YFi) and ADOPTED at a requ|ar meeting of the Palm Desert
P|anninq Commission, hpid on this 7th day of January, 1986 by the fo|lowinq
vote to wit,
AYES; DOWNS, ERW00D. RICHARDS, WOOD & CR|TES
NOES: NONE
ABSEN[/ NONE
A86lA)N: NONE
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1108
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. PP 85-42
Department of Community Development:
1. The development of the property shall conform substantially with exhibits
on file with the department of community development. 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 review and buildinn permit procedures.
. Construction of a portion of said project shall commence within one year
from the date of final approval unless a time extension is granted. other-
wise said approval shall become null, void and of no effect whatsoever.
4. (-he 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 he in force.
5. Prior to issuance of a building permit for construction of any use contem-
plated 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
Palm Desert Property Owner's Association
Evidence of said permit or clearance from the above agencies shall he
presented to the department of building and safety at this time of issuance
of a building permit for the use contemplated herewith.
6. That prior to issuance of building permit the owner (developer) provide
the City with evidence that he has paid the required school mitigation
fee ($628/unit) to the Desert Sands Unified School District.
7. That the applicant obtain approval of Palm Desert Disposal for provision
of trash service.
8. That a six (6) foot high wall be provided along the west property line.
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1108
That the applicant consolidate the property with the lot to the south or
that an agreement guaranteeing in perpetuity access to the swimming pool
for all units, be executed and recorded.
Department of Public Works:
1. Drainage and signalization fund fees, as required by city ordinance,
shall he paid prior to grading permit issuance.
2. Storm drain construction shall be contingent upon a drainage study by the
private engineer that is approved by the department of public works.
3. Full public improvements, including traffic safety lighting and street
reconstruction, as required by ordinance and the director of public works,
shall be installed in accordance with city standards.
4. 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 prior to acceptance of the improvements by the
city.
5. All private driveways and parking lots shall be inspected by the
engineering department and a standard inspection fee shall be paid prior
to any permit issuance.
6. Landscaping maintenance on Las Palmas Avenue and San Gorgonio Way shall be
provided by the property owner.
7. 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.
8. Installation of curb and gutter, matching paving and sidewalk on San
Gorgonio Way and sidewalk on Las Palmas Avenue.
9. Offsite improvement plans to be approved by public works department and a
surety posted to guarantee the required offsite improvements prior to
grading permit issuance.
10. Size, number and location of driveways to public works specifications
with only two driveway approaches to be allowed to service this property.
11. Utility at northwest corner of property shall be undergrounded as per
Southern California Edison's recommendation.
12. Asphalt curb on San Gorgonio Way must be removed and replaced with
concrete curb and gutter as per city standards no 102.
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1108
City Fire Marshal:
I. Install a water -,vstem capable of delivering 2500 GPM fire flow tro,n? ,-Inv
fire hydrant for a 3 hour duration in addition to domestic supply.
l he computation sha l I be based upon a minimum of 20 p ; i residual operating
Pressure in the supply main from which the flow is measured at the time of.
measurement.
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 approver':
vehicular travel ways.
a. exterfor surface of hydrant barrels and heads shall he painted chrome
Yellow, and the tops and nozzle caps shall he painted green.
h. curbs sha I I he painted red 15 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 furniH,h the
original and three conies 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 sha 1 I be signed by a registered civil engineer .:Ind
approved by the water company with the following certification: "i certify
that the design of the water system in PP 85--42 is in accordance with the
requirements prescribed by the fire marshal".
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 reouirements may he necessary when the
aonlicant submits specific plans for consideration and approv,)l.