HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1291PIAAIIIG OZIMI.SSICN REsouTPIDri NO. 1291
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM
DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A TENTATIVE TRACT MAP TO RE -
SUBDIVIDE 10 ACRES OF LAND INTO 20 CUSTOM HOME LOTS ALONG
COOK STREET IN THE DESERT FALLS TRACT.
CASE NO. TT 23723
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California,
did on the 7th day of June, 1988, hold a duly noticed public hearing to
consider the request of THE VILLAS AT DESERT FALLS 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 cczmnunity
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 as
justified in the staff report for TT 23723 dated June 7, 1988 on file in the
department of community development, to exist to approve 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 c3Psign of the subdivision or the proposed improvements are
rot 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
rot 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;
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2. That it does hereby approve the above described Tentative Tract Map
No. 23723, 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 7th day of June, 1988, by the following vote,
to wit:
AYES: LADLOW, RIC HARDS, WHITLOCK, ERWOOD
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: DOWNS
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
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OC DITICNS OF APPROVAL
CASE ND. IT 23723
Department of Cunt Lity Development/Planning:
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. Trash provisions shall be approved by applicable trash company and city
prior to issuance of building permit.
6. Project shall pay fees as determined by Desert Sands Unified School
District.
7. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall provide
mitigation measures in the form of $1400 per acre for a Fringe -Toed Lizard
(UMA INO NATA) habitat preserve. Any fees collected are to be placed in a
fund to be used for acquisition of land for a lizard preserve in the
Coachella Valley.
8. Project shall be subject to Art in Public Places fee per Ordinance No.
473.
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9. No transfer of density shall occur as a result of the lesser intensity on
this 10 acres.
10. Front yard setbacks shall be 20 feet.
11. All lot lines shall be at the top of slope.
12. Project shall pay park dedication fees in lieu of land dedication as per
Ordinance No. 328.
Department of Public Works:
1. Drainage fees, in accordance with Section 26.49 of the Palm Desert
Municipal Code and Palm Desert Ordinance Number 507, shall be paid prior
to recordation of final map.
2. Signalization fees, in accordance with City of Palm Desert Resolution Nos.
79-17 and 79-55, shall be paid prior to recordation of final map.
3. 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.
4. As required under Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 26.28 and in
accordance with Sections 26.40 and 26.44, camplete improvement plans and
specifications shall be submitted to the director of public works for
checking and approval before construction of any improvements is
commenced. Offsite improvement plans to be approved by public works
department and a surety posted to guarantee the installation of required
offsite improvements prior to recordation of the final map. Such offsite
improvements shall include, but not limited to, curb and gutter, asphalt
paving, landscaped median island, 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.
5. All private streets shall be designed and constructed in accordance with
City of Palm Desert design standards. Prior to issuance of any permits,
applicant shall pay a standard inspection fee.
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.
7. Landscaping maintenance on Cook Street shall be provided by the homeowners
association.
8. As required under Sections 12.16 and 26.44 of the Palm Desert Municipal
Code, all existing utilities shall be undergrounded per each respective
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utility district's recommendation. If determined to be unfeasible,
applicant shall agree to participate in any future utility undengroumaing
district.
9. 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.
10. Traffic safety striping on Cook Street shall be provided to the
specifications of the director of public works. A traffic control plan
must be submitted to, and approved by, the director of public works before
placing pavement markings.
11. In accordance with Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 26.44, complete
grading plans and specifications shall be submitted to the director of
public works for checking and approval prior to issuance of any permits.
12. 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.
13. A canplated..preliminary soils investigation, conducted by a registered
soils engineer, shall be submitted to and approved by the department of
public works prior to the issuance of the grading permit.
14. 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.
15. Applicant shall agree to participate in and contribute their fair share to
the Cook Street extension project (continuation of Cook Street to
Interstate 10) when requested.
Fire Marshal:
1. Provide, or show there exists a water system capable of providing a
potential fire flow of 1500 gpm and the actual fire flaw available from
any one hydrant connected to any given water main shall be 1500 gpm for 2
hours duration at 20 psi residual operating pressure.
2. A fire flow of 1500 gpm for a 2 hour duration at 20 psi residual operating
pressure must be available before any combustible material is placed on
the job site.
3. 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
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travelways. Hydrants installed below 3000' elevation shall be of the "wet
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4. Emergency access gates shall comply with gate requirements. All emergency
access must be an all weather surface. Turf block is no longer permitted.
5. Certain designated areas will be required to be maintained as fire lanes.
6. Dead-end roads in excess of 150' shall be provided with a minimum 45'
radius turn -around (55' in industrial developments).
7. Whenever access into private property is controlled through use of gates,
barriers, guard houses or similar means, provision shall be made to
facilitate access by emergency vehicles in a manner approved by the fire
department. All controlled access devices that are power operated shall
have a radio -controlled over -ride system capable of opening the gate when
activated by a special transmitter located in emergency vehicles. Devices
shall be equipped with backup power facilities to operate in the event of
power failure. All controlled access devices that are not power operated
shall also be approved by the fire department. Minimum opening width
shall be 12', with a minim nn vertical clearance of 13'6".
8. All street islands and cul-de-sac fountains/planters will require fire
department approval for vehicular access.
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