HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1251PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1251
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM
DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN AND
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP TO ALLOW A RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM
PROJECT AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF COOK STREET AND COUNTRY
CLUB DRIVE.
CASE NOS. PP 87-26 AND TT 22690
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California,
did on the l5th day of September, 1987, hold a duly noticed public hearing,
which was continued from July 21, August 18 and September 1, 1987, to consider
the request of TEMPLE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY for approval of a precise plan of
design and tentative tract map for a residential condominium project in the
PR-3, S.P. zone located at the northeast corner of Cook Street and Country Club
Drive, more particularly described as:
APN's 619-880-001, 002, 004, 005, 007, 008, 011, 014
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
development has determined that the project has been previously assessed in
connection with Case Nos. DP 09-79 and TT 15000 and no further documentation
is deemed necessary by the director;
WHEREAS, at said public_ hearing, upon hearing and considering all
testimony and arguments, if any, of all interested persons desiring to he
heard, said planning commission did Find the following facts and reasons as
justified in the staff report for PP 87-26 and TT 22690 dated July 21, 1987 on
file in the department of community development, to exist to approval the
precise plan and tentative tract map:
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.
(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.
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(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.
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 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 it does hereby approve the above described Precise Plan No.
87-26 and Tentative Tract Map No. 22690, subject to fulfillment of
the attached conditions.
FURTHER, BE IT RESOLVED that the conditions of approval do include a
requirement that the applicant pay fees to comply with the requirements of
Article 26.48 of the City of Palm Desert Subdivision Ordinance. In return,
the City agrees to use said fees for park purposes in conformance with an
adopted master plan, within five (5) years of the recordation of the final map.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
Planning Commission, held on this 15th day of September, 1987, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: DOWNS, LADLOW, RICHARDS, WHiTLOCK, AND ERW00D
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
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RAMON A. DIAZ, Secrete
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RICHARD ERWOOD, Chairman,
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NOS. PP 87-26 and TT 22690
Department of Community Development:
1. The development of the property shall conform substantially with exhibits
on file with the department of community development/planning, 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:
Coachella Valley Water District
Palm Desert Architectural Commission
City Fire Marshal
Public Works Department
Palm Desert Water & 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.
5. A secondary and emergency access will be incorporated into the site
design.
b. Wind/blow sand planting and protection will be provided to the
satisfaction of the director of community development.
7. One story units will be provided along the eastern property line except
for the first 425 feet from Country Club Drive, where two story units may
locate.
8. Complete plans for the golf clubhouse shall be submitted and reviewed
prior to issuance of a building permit.
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9. Additional trash enclosures shall be approved by the city and local
disposal company prior to issuance of building permit.
10. Project shall pay Fees as determined by Desert Sands Unified School
District.
11. This project shall pay fire facilities fees per city code.
12. The perimeter wall will be moved to the base of slope.
13. Buildings will be no larger than four-plex clusters.
14. Only enclosed garages shall be allowed for the covered parking requirement
(no carports).
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.
2. Drainage facilities shall be provided, per Ordinance No. 218 and the
Master Drainage Plan, to the specifications of the director of public
works.
3. Storm drain construction shall be contingent upon a drainage study by the
private engineer that is approved by the department of public works.
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 streets, 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 Country Club Drive, Frank Sinatra Drive, and
Cook Street shall be provided by the homeowner's association.
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 director of public works for checking and approval
prior to issuance of any permits.
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9. Full improvement of interior streets based on private street standards as
established in accordance with Chapter 26, Section 26.40.040, C.P.D. Code.
10. 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.
II. 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.
12. Full offsite improvements including, but not limited to, curb, gutter,
asphalt paving, sidewalk, median island and landscaping shall be installed
in phases as follows:
Phase I: Full improvements on Cook Street for a distance of 500
feet north of Country Club Drive.
Phase 1I: Full improvements on Cook Street 500 feet south of Frank
Sinatra Drive and full improvements on Frank Sinatra Drive
500 feet east of Cook Street.
Phase III:
Phase IV:
City Fire Marshal:
Full improvements on the balance of Cook Street.
Full improvements on the balance of Frank Sinatra Drive.
1. Install a water system capable of delivering 2500 GPM fire flow from any
fire hydrant for a two 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.
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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 87-26 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. Must have secondary emergency access.
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