HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1208PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION N0. 1208
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A
PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION
OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF
A 13 UNIT APARTMENT PROJECT LOCATED BETWEEN
LARREA AND SHADOW MOUNTAIN DRIVE, APPROXIMATELY
450 FEET WEST OF PORTOLA AVENUE.
CASE N0: PP 87-2
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California,
did on the 3rd day of March, 1987, hold a duly noticed public hearing to
consider the request by HSM PROPERTIES for approval of a precise plan of
design and negative declaration of environmental impacts to allow construction
of a 13 unit apartment project on 40,500 square feet in the R-3 zone on
property located between Larrea and Shadow Mountain Drive, approximately 450
feet west of Portola Avenue, more particularly described as:
APN 627-273-006 and 016
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 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 testi-
mony 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 the property in the vicinity by the occupants thereof
for lawful purposes.
3. The precise plan will not endanger the public peace, health, safety
or genera) 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 87-2 is hereby granted for reasons
subject to the attached conditions.
3. That a negative declaration of environmental impact is hereby
certified.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION N0. 1208
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
Planning Commission, held on this 7th day of April, 1987, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: DOWNS, WHITLOCK 8 ERWOOD
NOES: RICHARDS
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: LADLOW
ATTEST:
RAMON A. DIAZ, Secre
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RICHARD ERW0OD, Chairman
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION N0. 1208
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE N0. PP 87-2
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 commission and building permit procedures.
3. Construction of a portion of said project shall commence within one year
from the date of final approval unless a time extension 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:
Riverside County Department of Health
Palm Desert Architectural Commission
City Fire Marshal
Coachella Valley Water District
Palm Desert Property Owner's Association
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.
7. That the end of the row of open parking spaces be screened from view by a
minimum three foot high wall or other suitable method of screening to be
determined by the architectural commission.
8. The trash enclosures shall be located as approved by Palm Desert Disposal.
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9. That the landscaping perimeter strip between the open parking spaces and
the perimeter wall be provided as required by ordinance to the
satisfaction of the city's architectural commission.
10. That the applicant enter into an agreement with the city guaranteeing
that the property will voluntarily be a part of any undergrounding
district which may be established by the city, including the property in
question. The form of this agreement shall be acceptable to the city
attorney and shall run with the land. This condition shall not be
applicable to the service lines that lead directly to the building(s)
which must be undergrounded.
11. That six foot high masonry perimeter walls be provided along the east and
west property lines.
12. That the site plan be revised to provide two parking areas (approximately
equal in size) one with access from Shadow Mountain and one with access
from Larrea.
Department of Public Works:
1. Drainage and signaiization fund fees, as required by city ordinance,
shall be 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, 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 director of public works 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.
5. All private driveways and parking lots shall be inspected by the
engineering department and a standard inspection fee shall be paid prior
to grading permit issuance.
6. Landscaping maintenance on Larrea Street and Shadow Mountain Drive shall
be provided by the property owner.
7. Existing utilities between lots 6 and 13 shall be undergrounded per each
respective utility district's recommendation. Swimming pool and spa
constitute permanent structures within the existing public utility
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easement, and therefore must be relocated on either side of the ten foot
easement.
8. Complete grading plans and specifications shall be submitted, as required
by ordinance, to the director of public works for checking and approval
prior to issuance of any permits.
9. Installation of six foot wide sidewalk on Larrea Street and Shadow
Mountain Drive.
10. 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.
11. Size, number and location of driveways to public works specifications
with only one driveway approach to be allowed to serve this property.
12. Grading permit issuance shall be subject to the waiver of parcel map
first being approved and recorded.
13. Any and all offsite improvements shall be preceded by the approval of
plans and the issuance of valid encroachment permit(s) by the department
of public works.
14. 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.
15. Assessor's parcel map indicates a 140 foot street frontage on lot 13,
contrary to applicant's submitted materials which designate a 150 foot
frontage.
City Fire Marshal:
1. That the applicant comply with the requirements of the fire marshal as
determined when he reviews the plans during plan check.
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