HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1248PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1248
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, FOR APPROVAL OF
A TEN LOT SINGLE FAMILY SUBDIVISION LOCATED ON
THE SOUTH SIDE OF HOVLEY LANE, 1650 FEET EAST OF
MONTEREY AVENUE.
CASE NO: TT 22713
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California,
did on the 1st day of September, 1987, hold a duly noticed public hearing to
consider the request of SAM ALACANO for above mentioned project.
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 environmental impact and
a negative declaration is hereby certified.
WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all
testimony and arguments, if any, of all persons desiring to be heard, said
planning commission did find the following facts and reasons to exist to
justify the granting of said 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.
h. That the design of the subdivision will not restrict solar access.
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 IF RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of
Palm Desert, as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the
findings of the commission in this case.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1248
2. That it does hereby approve the above described Tentative Map No.
22713 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 1st day of September, 1987 by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: DOWNS, LADLOW, RICHARDS, WHITLOCK 8 ERWOOD
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE //
ABSTAIN: NONE
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ATTEST:
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RAMON A. DIAZ, Secret
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RICHARD ERWOOD, Chairman
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1248
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. TT 22713
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. 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:
Palm Desert Architectural Commission
City Fire Marshal
Coachella Valley Water District
Public Works Department
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. Applicant to pay applicable lizard, art and school impact fees in
accordance with adopted city policies.
6. Additional 8' of scenic easement required along Hovley Lane in accordance
with other projects along Hovley lane.
7. Perimeter wall to be constructed at top of slope and/or anticipated pad
height.
8. Interior property lines to be located at top of slopes between pad
heights.
9. Front setbacks shall be 20 feet for all lots.
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10. Side setbacks shall total 20', 8' minimum for all lots.
11. Rear setbacks shall be 20' for all lots, except lots 6-10 the rear
setback shall be 30 feet if a second story is proposed.
12. Maximum building height shall be two stories or 24 feet for all lots,
except lots 6-10 the maximum building height shall be 22 feet or two
stories.
13. The only development allowed on the lots will be single family detached
residences, except for lot 11, to be used for retention purposes only.
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. 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.
3. 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.
4. All private streets shall be inspected by the engineering department and a
standard inspection fee shall be paid prior to grading permit issuance or
recordation of the final map, whichever occurs first.
5. Landscaping maintenance on Hovley Lane shall be provided by the
homeowner's association.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Dedication of 11 feet of right-of-way on Hovley Lane shall be done prior
to issuance of any permits and approval of plans.
9. Installation of curb and gutter, matching paving and 8 foot wide
meandering sidewalk on Hovley Lane.
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1248
�... 10. Waiver of access to Hovley Lane except at approved locations shall be
granted on the final map.
11. 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.
12. Full improvement of interior streets based on private street standards as
established in accordance with Chapter 26, Section 26.40.040, C.P.O. Code.
13. Complete tract map shall be submitted as required by ordinance to the
director of public works for checking and approval and be recorded before
issuance of any permits.
14. Any and all off -site improvements shall be preceded by the approval of
plans and 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. Pad elevations as shown on the tentative map are subject to review and
revision by the director of public works.
City Fire Marshal:
The following fire protection requirements are in accordance with the Uniform
Fire Code and Life Safety Code standards.
1. install a water system capable of delivering 1500 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.
r_. hydrants shall not be located closer than 25 feet to any building.
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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 TT 22713 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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