HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1314PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1314
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT. CALIFORNIA. APPROVING A 16
LOT SINGLE FAMILY SUBDIVISION LOCATED SOUTHWEST
OF PORTOLA AVENUE AND HOVLEY LANE.
CASE NO: TT 23982
WHEREAS. the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert. California.
did on the 4th day of October. 1988. hold a duly noticed public hearing to
consider the request by BARCON DEVELOPMENT 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 not have a significant environmental impact
and a negative declaration has been prepared.
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 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.
(u) 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.
NOW. THEREFORE, BE IF RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the Citv 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 does hereby approve the above described Tentative Tract Map
No. 23982. subject to fulfillment of the attached conditions.
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION N0. 1314
PASSED. APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
Planning Commission. held on this 4th day of October. 1988 by the following
vote. to wit:
AYES: DOWNS. LADLOW. RICHARDS. WHITLOCK. ERWOOD
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE ,j
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RICHARD ERWOOD. Chairman
ATTEST:
RAMON A. DIAZ. Secre t
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION N0. 1314
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE N0. TT 23982
Department of Community Development:
1. The final map shall conform substantially with the tentative tract map as
modified by the following conditions.
2. Applicant shall obtain clearance from the following agencies prior to
construction:
Public Works Department
Palm Desert Architectural Commission
City Fire Marshal
Coachella Valley Water District
Building and Safety Department
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.
3. The applicant shall pay all applicable fees in accordance with city
policy including lizard fees.
4. Front. setbacks - 20' to main garage door. straight driveway: or 15'
otherwise. rear setbacks - 15'. side setbacks - 5'. building height 15'
maximum.
5. Twenty feet of landscaped area along Portola and Hoviey for an 8' wide
meandering sidewalk.
6. Minimum cul-de-sac shall be 36 feet in width.
7. Perimeter decorative walls required at minimum 6' and maximum 8'. if
used in coniunction with retaining walls and 20' setback from curbline.
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.
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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 protect final.
7. All private streets shall be inspected by the engineering department and
a standard inspection fee shall be paid prior to recordation of the final
map.
8. Landscaping maintenance on Hovley Lane/Portola Avenue shall be provided
by the homeowner's association. low
9. As required under Section 12.16 and 26.44 of the Palm Desert Municipal
Code. all 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.
10. 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.
11. As required by Section 26.32 and 26.40 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code.
and in accordance with the Circulation Network of the City's General Plan,
dedication of half -street right-of-way at 50 feet on Portola Avenue and
44 feet on Hovlev Lane shall be provided prior to recordation of the final
map.
12. Traffic safety striping on Hovley Lane/Portola Avenue 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.
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13. 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.
14. 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 anv permits.
15. 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.
16. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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.
City Fire Marshal:
1. The Fire Department is required to set a minimum fire flow for the
remodel or construction of all commercial buildings per Uniform Fire Code
Section I0.301C.
2. Provide. or show there exists a water system capable of providing a
potential fire flow of 1500 gpm and the actual fire flow available from
anv one hydrant connected to any given water main shall be 1500 gpm for
2 hours duration at 20 psi residual operating pressure.
3. A fire flow of 1500 gpm for a 2 hour duration at 20 psi residual operating
pressure must be available before anv combustible material is placed on
the job site.
4. 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 200' from
any portion of the building(s) as measured along approved vehicular
travelways. Hydrants installed below 3000' elevation shall be of the
"wet barrel" type .
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5. 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.
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.
6. 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 minimum vertical clearance of 13"6'.
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