HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1231PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION N0. 1231
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT. CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A
PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF
A SEVEN UNIT APARTMENT PROJECT IN THE R-3 ZONE
ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF SHADOW MOUNTAIN DRIVE, 211
FEET WEST OF PORTOLA.
CASE N0: PP 87-16
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California,
did on the 2nd day of June, 1987 hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider
the request of CHAZEN CONSTRUCTION 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 develop-
ment has determined that the project will not have an adverse impact on the
environment and a draft 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 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, 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 87-16 is hereby granted for reasons
subject to the attached conditions.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1231
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
Planning Commission, held on this 2nd day of June, 1987, by the following
vote. to wit:
AYES: DOWNS, LADLOW, RICHARDS, WHITLOCK & ERW00D
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
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ATTEST:
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RAMON A. DIAZ, Secr-ta
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RICHARD ERW000, Chairman
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1231
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. PP 87-16
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:
Coachella Valley Water District
Palm Desert Architectural Commission
City Fire Marshal
Public Works Department
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. That the applicant file and record a parcel map to consolidate the two
lots into a single lot.
6. That the applicant provide trade facilities to the satisfaction of Palm
Desert Disposal.
7. Project to provide with a minimum 6 foot high solid masonry wall along
perimeter property lines (except for approved openings) or other walls or
features as may be acceptable to the architectural commission.
Department of Public Works:
I. Drainage and signalization fund fees, as required by city ordinance,
shall be paid prior to issuance of the grading permit.
RANI I NG OOIIM I SS I ON RESOLUTION N0. 1231
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. Existing utilities shall be undergrounded per each respective utility
district's recommendation. If determined to be unfeasible applicant
shall agree to participate in any future utility undergrounding district.
8. 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.
9. Installation of six foot wide sidewalk on 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.
I1. Size, number and location of driveways to public works specifications
with only two driveway approaches 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 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.
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1231
City Fire Marshal:
1. Applicant comply with the requirements of the Fire Marshall at such time
as they are determined.
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