HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1328PLANNThZ QNM[SSICN RFSOLIIPION M. 1328
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM
DESERT, CALIFORNIA, SETTING FORTH ITS FINDINGS AND
APPROVING A TENTATIVE PARCTI. MAP TO DIVIDE AN 83.8 NET ACRE
SITE INTO TWO PARCELS LOCATE) AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF
PORTOLA AVENUE AND GERALD FORD DRIVE.
CASE NO. PM 24210
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California,
did on the 17th day of January, 1989, hold a duly noticed public hearing to
consider the request of MONTEREY AVENUE ASSOCIATES 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 community
development has determined that the project has been previously assessed; 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 parcel 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.
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 rigs of the commission in this case.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NU. 1328
2. That it does hereby approve the above described Tentative Parcel Map
No. 24210, subject to fulfillment of the attached conditions.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
Planning COmmission, held on this 17th day of January, 1989, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: DOWNS, RICHARDS, WHITLOCK, ERWOOD
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: LADLOW
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST*
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RAMON A. DIAZ, Sec et
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RICHARD ERWOOD, Chairman
PLANNING CQMIISSION RESOLL7PION ND. 1328
DOrDITIO S OF APPRMAL •
CASE NO. FM 24210
Department of Cacnmity 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. Recordation of map shall occur within two years from the date of final
approval unless an extension of time is granted; otherwise, said approval
shall became 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
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. 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 Nos.
79-17 and 79-55 shall be paid prior to issuance of grading permit.
4. Full public iniprovements, 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
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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 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 acceptance of the improvements by
the city.
6. Landscaping maintenance on Portola Avenue/Gerald Ford Drive shall be
provided by the property owner.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. As required by Sections 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 55
feet on Gerald Ford Drive shall be provided prior to recordation of the
final map.
10. In accordance with the Circulation Network of the City of Palm Desert's
General Plan, installation of one-half landscaped median island in Gerald
Ford Drive shall be provided. A cash payment in lieu of actual
installation may be submitted at the option of the director of public
works.
11. Traffic safety striping on 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.
12. Complete parcel 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.
13. Any and all off -site improvements shall be preceded by the approval of
plans and the issuance of valid encroachment permit by the department of
public works.
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14. 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.
15. Waiver of access to Portola Avenue/Gerald Ford Drive except at approved
locations shall be granted on the final map.
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