HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1220PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1220
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A
PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN, PARCEL MAP AND NEGATIVE
DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT TO
CONSOLIDATE EIGHT EXISTING LOTS INTO THREE
CONTIGUOUS LOTS TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A 34
UNIT (TWO STORY) APARTMENT PROJECT ON THE R-3
S.O. ZONED PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST
CORNER OF SAN PABLO AND CATALINA WAY.
CASE N0: PP 87-12 and PM 22479
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California,
did on the 5th day of May, 1987 hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider
the request by DAVE MANOOKIAN for approval of a precise plan of design, parcel
map and negative declaration of environmental impact to consolidate eight
existing lots into three contiguous lots to allow construction of a 34 unit
apartment complex on a 86,533 square foot site at the northeast corner of San
Pablo and Catalina Way.
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 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, 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 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 property in the vicinity by the occupants thereof for
lawful purposes.
3. The precise plan will not endanger the public peace, health, safety
or general welfare.
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 tentative 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.
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3. That the site is physically suitable for the type of development.
4. That the site is physically suitable for the proposed density 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.
8. That the size of the lots created is sufficient so as to not
negatively impact any future passive or natural heating or cooling
opportunities.
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 87-12 and PM 22479 are hereby granted
for reasons subject to the attached conditions.
3. That a negative declaration of environmental impact is hereby
certified.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
Planning Commission, held on this 5th day of May, 1987, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: DOWNS, LADLOW, RICHARDS, WHITLOCK 8 ERWOOD
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE /
ABSTAIN: NONE (—'
RAMON A. DIAZ, Secreta
RICHARD ERWOOD, Chairman
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE N0. PP 87-12 & PM 22479
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, subdivision process and building permit
procedures.
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. 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.
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 Water and Services 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.
6. Location and design of trash enclosures shall be coordinated with Palm
Desert Disposal Company.
7. Project to be provided with a minimum six foot high solid masonry wall
along perimeter property lines (except for approved openings) or other
walls or features as may be acceptable to architectural commission.
8. That in addition to the reciprocal ingress/egress between parcels two
and three required by the public works department the applicant shall
grant an easement for pool access purposes from the owner of parcel two
in favor of the owners and tenants of parcel three.
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Department of Public Works:
1. Drainage and signalization fund fees, as required by city ordinance,
shall be paid prior to recordation of the final map or grading permit
issuance, whichever occurs first.
2. 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.
3. All private driveways and parking lots shall be inspected by the
engineering department and a standard inspection fee shall be paid prior
to recordation of the final map or grading permit issuance, whichever
occurs first.
4. Landscaping maintenance on Catalina Way and San Pablo Avenue shall be
provided by the property owner.
5. Existing utilities shall be undergrounded per each respective utility
districts recommendation. If determined to be unfeasible applicant shall
agree to participate in any future utility undergrounding district.
6. 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.
7. Dedication of five feet of right of way on Catalina Way and San Pablo
Avenue shall be done prior to issuance of any permits and approval of
plans.
8. Installation of six foot sidewalk on Catalina Way and San Pablo Avenue.
9. Waiver of access to Catalina Way and San Pablo Avenue except at approved
locations shall be granted on the final map.
10. 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 or grading permit issuance, whichever occurs
first.
11. Installation of sewers to serve this property.
12. Size, number and location of driveways to public works specifications
with only two driveway approaches to be allowed to service this property.
13. Complete parcel map shall be preceded by the approval of plans and the
issuance of valid encroachment permit(s) by the department of public
works.
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14. Any and all offsite improvements shall be preceded by the approval of
plans and the issuance of valid encroachment permits by the department of
public works.
15. 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.
16. Reciprocal ingress/egress between parcels two and three shall provide
either on the parcel map or by separate document.
17. Pad/finished floor elevations as shown on the tentative map are subject
to revision/modification at the discretion of the director of public
works.
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 87-12 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.
7. All portions of all buildings to be within 75' of fire extinguisher.
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