HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1278PLANNING 0344ffSSION RESOLUTION NO. 1278
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A 15
LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION ON THE WEST SIDE OF
EDGEHILL SOUTH OF PITAHAYA.
CASE NO: TT 23148
WHEREAS, the Planning Carmission of the City of Palm Desert, California,
did on the 2nd day of February, 1988, hold a duly noticed public hearing to
consider the request of WM. MURRAY & ASSOCIATES for the 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 have no possible effect on the environment.
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.
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.
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 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.
RESOLUPION NO. 1278
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.
2. That it toes hereby approve the above described Tentative Map No.
23148 for the reasons set forth in this resolution and subject to the
attached conditions.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOP1 J at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
Planning Cannission, 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
ATTEST:
Idle
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Q WITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. TT 23148
Department of Community Development:
1. The development of the property shall conform substantially with exhibits
on file with the department of environmental services, as modified by the
following conditions.
2. Constriction of the total development may be done in phases; however,
each individual phase shall meet or exceed all municipal code requirements
to the degree that the city could consider each phase as a single project.
3. The development of the property described herein shall be subject to the
restrictions and limitations set forth herein which are in aridition 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:
Riverside County Department of Health
Palm Desert Architectural Commission
City Fire Marshal
Coachella Valley Water 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. The applicant shall have twenty-four (24) months from the date of the
approval or conditional approval of the tentative map for filing of the
final map unless an extension of time as permitted by code is granted by
planning camussion.
6. All on -site utilities, including cable TV, shall be placed underground
and shall be completely concealed from view except certain appurtenances
as may be approved by the director of community development.
7. All dedicated land and/or easements required by this approval shall be
granted to the City of Palm Desert, without cost to the city and free of
all liens and encumbrances.
8. Setbacks and lot coverage restrictions shall be minimum R-1 standards.
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9. Maximum building heights shall be 15 feet or 18 feet with architectural
commission approval.
10. Block wall is required along west property line except for the drainage
easement area a wood fence is permissable.
11. All property lines separating lots shall be at top of slope.
12. School fees and art fees as required by ordinance paid prior to building
permit issuance.
13. Lot 10 to have deed restriction restricting permanent structures or deep
rooted trees on easement.
Department of Public Works:
1. Drainage fees, in accordance with Section 26.49 of the Palm Desert
Municipal Code and Palm Desert Ordinance No. 507, shall be paid prior to
recordation of final map.
2. Storm drain construction shall be contingent upon a drainage study
prepared by a civil engineer that is reviewed and approved by the
department of public works.
3. Signalization fees, in accordance with City of Palm Desert Resolution
No's. 79-17 and 79-55, shall be paid prior to recordation of final map.
4. Full public improvements, as required by Sections 26.44 and 26.40 of the
Palm Desert Municipal Code, shall be installed in accordance with
applicable city standards.
5. As required under Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 26.28, and in
accordance with Sections 26.40 and 26.44, complete improvement plans and
specifications shall be submitted to the director of public works for
checking and approval before construction of any improvements is
commenced. Off -site improvement plans to be approved by public works
department and a surety posted to guarantee the installation of required
off -site improvements prior to recordation of the final map. Such
off -site improvements shall include, but not be limited to, curb and
gutter, asphalt paving and concrete sidewalk in an appropriate size and
configuration. "As -built" plans shall be submitted to, and approved by,
the director of public works prior to the acceptance of the improvements
by the city.
6. Improvement plans for water and sewer systems shall be approved by the
respective service districts with "as -built" plans submitted to the
department of public works prior to the project final.
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7. Landscape maintenance on Edgehill Drive shall be provided by the property
owner.
8. 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.
9. Any and all off -site improvements shall be preceded by the approval of
plans and the issuance of valid encroachment permit(s) by the department
of public works.
10. A completed 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.
11. Pad elevations, as shown on the tentative map are subject to review and
modification in accordance with Section 25 of the Palm Desert Municipal
Code.
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.
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 TT 23148 is in acoordance
with the requirements prescribed by the fire marshal".
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