HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1216PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1216
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FOUR
SINGLE STORY APARTMENT UNITS LOCATED ON THE
SOUTH SIDE SHADOW MOUNTAIN DRIVE 500 FEET WEST
OF PORTOLA AVENUE.
CASE N0: PP 87-13
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California,
did on the 21st day of April, 1987 hold a duly noticed public hearing to
consider the request of MIRALESTE INVESTMENT CORP. for the above mentioned
project.
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 develop-
ment has determined that the project is a class 3 categorical exemption.
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
exit to justify granting approval of said precise plan:
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 of the occupants thereof for
lawful purposes.
3. The proposal is consistent with the city's adopted general plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, 8E 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 87-13 is hereby granted for reasons
subject to the attached conditions.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION N0. 1216
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
Planning Commission, held on this 21st day of April, 1987, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: DOWNS, LADLOW, RICHARDS, WHITLOCK & ERWOOD
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST.
RAMON A. DIAZ,
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RICHARD ERWOOD, Chairman
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1216
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. PP 87-13
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. 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.
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. 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
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.
5. Trash provisions shall be approved by applicable trash company and city
prior to final plan approval.
6. Applicant must pay applicable school impact and "art in public places"
fees prior to building permit issuance.
7. Installation of a six foot masonry wall around perimeter of the project
(Final working drawings to be approve by the planning commission).
Department of Public Works:
1. Drainage and signalization fund fees, as required by city ordinance,
shall be paid prior to issuance of the grading permit.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION N0. 1216
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 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.
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 Shadow Mountain Drive 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 six foot wide sidewalk on Shadow Mountain Drive.
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 one driveway approach to be allowed to serve this property.
11. Any and all off -site improvements shall be preceded by the approval of
plans and the issuance of valid encroachment permits by the department of
public works.
12. 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.
13. Proposed pad and finished floor elevations as shown on the preliminary
grading plan are subject to review and modification by the director of
public works.
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1216
City Fire Marshal:
1. Install a water system capable of delivering 2500 GPM fire flow from any
fire hydrant for a 2 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.
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 87-13 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 requirements may be necessary when the
applicant submits specific plans for consideration and approval.
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