HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1277PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1277
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM
DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A TENTATIVE TRACT MAP TO
RE -SUBDIVIDE A PORTION OF TRACT 15001-1.
CASE NO. TT 23151
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California,
did on the 5th day of January, 1988, hold a duly noticed public hearing to
consider the request of THE VILLAS AT DESERT FALLS for the above mentioned
map; 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
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; 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
exist to justify approval of the 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.
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;
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1277
2. That it does hereby approve the above described Tentative Tract Map
No. 23151 for the reasons set forth in this resolution and subject Ism
to the attached conditions.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
Planning Comnion, held on this 16th day of February, 1988, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: LADLOW, WHITLOCK, RICHARDS
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: DOWNS, ERWOOD
ABSTAIN: NONE
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PLANNING COMNIISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1277
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. TT 23151
Department of Community Development/Planning:
1. Removal of six lots from this portion of the Villas at Desert Falls site
plan does not provide for their addition elsewhere.
2. Property owners association shall sign off on the tentative tract map.
Department of Public Works:
1. 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.
2. A11 private streets shall be inspected by the engineering department and
a standard inspection fee shall be paid prior to grading permit issuance.
3. 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.
4. 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.
Fire Marshal:
1. A fire flow of 2500 g.p.m. for a 2 hour duration at 20 psi residual
operating pressure must be available before any combustible material is
placed on the job site.
2. The required fire flow shall be available from a Super hydrant(s) (6" x
4" x 2 1/2" x 2 1/2"), located not less than 25' nor more than 165' from
any portion of the building(s) as measured along approved vehicular
travelways.
3. Provide written certification from the Coachella Valley Water District
that hydrants will be installed and will produce the required fire flow,
or arrange field inspection by the Fire Department prior to request for
final inspection.
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1277
4. Prior to the application for a building permit, the developer shall
furnish the original and two copies of the water system plan to the
County Fire Department for review. No building permit shall be issued
until the water system plan has been approved by the County Fire Chief.
Upon approval, the original will be returned. One copy will be sent to
the responsible inspecting authority.
5. Plans shall conform to fire hydrant types, location and spacing, and the
system shall meet the fire flow requirements. Plans shall be signed by a
Registered Civil Engineer and may be signed by the local water company
with the following certification: "I certify that the design of the
water system is in accordance with the requirements prescribed by the
Riverside County Fire Department."
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