HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1196PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1196
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM
DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 10
SUBDIVIDE 38.59 ACRES INTO 95 LOTS FOR FUTURE RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT LOCATED SOUTH OF HOMESTEAD, NORTH OF MESA VIEW
DRIVE AND EAST OF ALAMO DRIVE, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED
AS APN 631-69 ALL PARCELS.
CASE NO. TT 22111
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California,
did on the 16th day of December, 1986, hold a duly noticed public hearing to
consider the request of BIRTCHER MESA VIEW for the above mentioned project; and
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 a significant impact
on the environmental and a negative declaration has been prepared; and
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 as
justified in the staff report for TT 22111 dated December 16, 1986, on file in
the department of community development, to exist to approve the tentative
tract map:
(a) That the proposed map is consistent with applicable general and
specific plans.
(b) That the design or improvement of the proposed subdivision is
consistent with applicable general and specific plans.
(c) That the site is physically suitable for the type of development.
(d) That the site is physically suitable for the proposed density of
development.
(e) 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.
(f) That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements is
not likely to cause serious public health problems.
(g) 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.
WHEREAS, in the review of this tentative tract map the planning commission
has considered the effect of the contemplated action on the housing needs of
the region for purposes of balancing these needs against the public service
needs of the residents of the City of Palm Desert and its environs, with
available fiscal and environmental resources.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of
Palm Desert, California, as follows:
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1196
1. lhat 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 Tract Map
No. TT 22111 for the reasons set forth in this resolution and
subject to the attached conditions.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
Planning Commission, held on this 16th day of December, 1986, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: RICHARDS, WHITLOCK, AND ERWOOD
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: DOWNS f
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ATTEST;
RAMON A. DIAZ, Secreta
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RICHARD ERWOOD, Chairman
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION N0. 1196
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE N0. TT 22111
Department of Community Development:
1. The development of the property shall conform substantially with exhibits
on file with the department of community development/planning, as modified
by the following conditions.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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:
Coachella Valley Water District
Palm Desert Architectural Commission
City Fire Marshal
Public Works Department
Palm Desert Water 8 Services District
Evidence of said permit or clearance from the above agencies shall he
presented to the department of building and safety at the time of issuance
of a building permit for the use contemplated herewith.
5. All lot lines will be the top of the slope except as may be approved by
the director of community development.
6. Perimeter walls shall not exceed six feet visually to adjacent properties.
7. A sidewalk will be provided on Alamo Drive to extend from in front of
this CVWD well site to Bel Air Road at the north.
8. Phasing will progress from the south to the north for the width of the
parcel.
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1196
Department of Public Works:
I. Drainage and signalization fund fees, as required by city ordinance, shall
be paid prior to recordation of the final map.
2. Drainage facilities shall be contingent upon a drainage study by the
private engineer that is approved by the department 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. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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 the acceptance of the improvements by the
city.
7. All private streets shall be inspected by the engineering department and a
standard inspection fee shall be paid prior to recordation of the final
map.
8. Landscaping maintenance on Mesa View/Alamo Drive/Arrow Trail shall be
provided by the homeowner's association.
9. Traffic safety striping on Mesa View/Alamo Drive/Arrow Trail 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.
10. 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.
II. Installation of curb and gutter, matching paving and sidewalk on Alamo
Drive (Mesa View to Bel Air Road), Arrow Trail, and Mesa View.
12. Waiver of access to Mesa View/Alamo Drive/Arrow Trail except at approved
locations shall be granted on the final map.
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1196
13. Offsite improvement plans to be approved by public works department and a
surety posted to guarantee the required offsite improvements prior to
recordation of the final map.
14. Full improvement of interior streets based on private street standards as
established in accordance with Chapter l6, Section 26.40.040, C.P.D. Code.
15. Installation of one-half landscaped median in Mesa View Drive or cash
payment for one-half the cost of landscaped median at the option of the
director of public_ works.
16. Installation of sewers to serve this: project.
17. Complete tract map shall be submitted as required by ordinance to the city
engineer for checking and approval and be recorded before issuance of
certificate of occupancy by the building department.
18. Any and all off -site improvements shall be preceded by the approval of
plans and the issuance of valid encroachment permit(s) by the department
of public works.
19. A complete preliminary soils investigation, conducted by a registered
soils engineer, shall be submitted to and approved by the department of
public works prior to issuance of the grading permit.
20. Pad elevations as shown on the tentative map shall be subject to review
and modification, at the discretion of the director of public works, as
part of the final map and associated engineering plan approvals.
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