HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1345FLAMING COMMISSION RESOLUTICN NJ. 1345
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM
DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A TENTATIVE TRACT MAP TO
SUBDIVIDE 10 ACRES INTO 37 LOTS FOR FUTURE RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT LOCATED EAST OF DEEP CANYON ROAD, NORTH OF FRED
WARING DRIVE, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS APN 624-160-
007.
CASE NO. TT 24287
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California,
did on the 7th day of March, 1989, hold a duly noticed public hearing, which
was continued to April 4, 1989, to consider the request of C AZAN DEVELOPMENT
COMPANY for the above mentioned project; and
WHEREAS, said application has oanplied 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 camiunity
development has determined that the project will not have a significant impact
on the environment and a negative declaration has been prepared; and
WHEREAS, at said public hearings, 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 24287 dated March 7, 1989, on file in the
department of community development, to exist to approve the tentative tract
r• 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.
PLANNING QrT4IssION RESOLUTION NO. 1345
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Caimissicci of the City of
Palm Desert, California, as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the
findings of the emission in this case.
2. That it does hereby approve the above described Tentative Tract Map
No. 24287 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 4th day of April, 1989, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: DOWNS, RICHARDS, WHITLOCK, AND ERWOOD
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
Avail
RAMON A. DIAZ, Secfet
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PLAITING O MISSION RESOLVPION N0. 1345
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. TT 24287
Department of 0muiity 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
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. That the setbacks for dwellings in this project shall be as required in
the R-1 zone except that the required street side yard setback from Deep
Canyon Road shall be 20 feet as provided for in Section 25.24.320.
6. That there shall be no direct driveway access onto Deep Canyon Road.
7. That there shall be a minimum of two broad leafed trees installed on each
lot.
8. That in order to fulfill the CEQA mitigation measures, prior to removal of
any date palm trees from the site existing pests shall be exterminated by
a licensed agricultural pest conLvol firm and a certificate confirming the
extermination provided by the Mosquito Abatement District.
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9. That the applicant fund a trapping study, to be conducted by the Mosquito
Abatement District, before and after the extermination to study the pest
population dynamics on the subject property and surrounding area. Said
applicant to be reimbursed by the city through a fee to be levied on other
applicants in the date grove areas of the city.
10. A minimum of 20 feet of setback from curb face on Deep Canyon to the
property line be provided to acco m odate a designated bike route.
11. That a formal written agreement be executed prior to approval of final map
requiring the applicant to provide a maximum of 200 date palm trees to be
located in future city date palm preserve at a location to be determined
later.
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. Drainage facilities, as designated within the Master Drainage Plan shall
be provided to the specifications of the director of public works.
3. Storm drain construction shall be contingent upon a drainage study
prepared by a registered civil engineer that is reviewed and approved by
the department of public works.
4. 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.
5. Full public improvements, as required by Sections 26.40 and 26.44 of the
Palm Desert Municipal Code, shall be installed in accordance with
applicable city standards.
6. 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. Offsite improvement plans to be approved by the public works
department and a surety posted to guarantee the installation of required
offsite improvements prior to recordation of 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 the acceptance of the improvements
by the city.
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7. 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 project final.
8. A11 private streets, driveways and parking lots shall be inspected by the
department of public works and a standard inspection fee shall be paid
prior to recordation of the final map.
9. Landscaping maintenance shall be provided by the individual property
owners.
10. As required under Sections 12.16 and 26.44 of the Palm Desert Municipal
Code, all existing utilities shall be placed underground per each
respective utility district's recommendation. If determined to be
unfeasible, applicant shall agree to participate in any future utility
undergrounding district.
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. As required by Sections 26.32 and 26.44 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 44 feet on Deep Canyon Road and
30 feet on Lot "C" with full right-of-way at 50 feet on Lots "A" and "B"
shall take place prior to final map approval.
13. Traffic safety striping on Deep Canyon Road 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 prior
to the placement of any pavement markings.
14. Full improvements of interior streets based on residential street
standards in accordance with Section 26.40 of the Palm Desert Municipal
Code shall be provided.
15. Canplete 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.
16. Any and all offsite improvements shall, be preceded by the approval of
plans and the issuance of valid encroachment permits by the department of
public works.
17. 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 the issuance of a grading permit.
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18. Pad elevations, as shown on the tentative map, are subject to review and
modification in accordance with Chapter 27 of the Palm Desert Municipal
Code.
19. Waiver of access to Deep Canyon Road except at approved location shall be
granted on the final map.
20. Drainage easements, as shown on the tentative tract map shall be a minimum
width of ten feet.
21. Applicant shall provide for the design and construction of drainage
facilities, including easements as may be necessary to convey project
stormwater to the White Water Storm Channel.
22. Street construction on Lot C as shown on the tentative tract map shall
provide for a vehicular turn -around satisfactory to both the fire marshall
and the director of public works.
Riverside C bunty 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 Sec.
10.301C.
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 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.
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.
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5. Plans shall conform to the 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. Certain designated areas will be required to maintained as fire lanes.
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`r. 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. A11 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. A11 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".
8. Contact the fire department for a final inspection prior to occupancy.
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