HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1347PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1347
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A
PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF
AN 11 UNIT APARTMENT PROJECT AT THE NORTHEAST
CORNER OF ABRONIA TRAIL AND SUNSET LANE.
CASE NO. PP 89-4
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California,
did on the 18th day of April, 1989, hold a duly noticed public hearing to
consider the request by OTRA III, LTD., 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 will not have an adverse impact on
the environment and a negative declaration of environmental impact is hereby
certified; 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 cannission did find the following facts and reasons to
exist to justify granting approval of said precise plan:
1. The design of the precise plan will not substantially depreciate
property values, nor be materially injurious to properties or
improvements in the vicinity.
2. The precise plan will not unreasonably interfere with the use or
enjoyment of property in the vicinity by the occupants thereof for
lawful purposes.
3. The precise plan will not endanger the public peace, health, safety
or general welfare.
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.
2. That approval of Precise Plan 89-4 is hereby granted, subject to the
attached conditions.
3. That a negative declaration of environmental impact is hereby
certified.
PLANNING Q':Mlsslcu RESOLUTION NO. 1347
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
Planning Commission, held on this 18th day of April, 1989, by the following 14100
vote, to wit:
AYES: DOWNS, RIC LARDS, WHITLOCK, AND ERWOOD
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
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RAMON A. DIAZ, Sec
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RICHARD ERWOOD, Chairman
PLANNING QrT&LSSIc RESOLUPICN NO. 1347
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE ND. PP 89-4
Depart of Ominity 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. Construction of a portion of said project shall camence 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
5. Trash provisions shall be approved by an 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. The existing wood fence on the west property line shall be replaced with a
decorative block wall.
8. All covered parking surfaces shall be concrete.
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 issuance of grading permit.
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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 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, canplete 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 issuance of grading permit. 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.
6. All private driveways and parking lots shall be inspected by the
engineering department and a standard inspection fee shall be paid prior
to grading permit issuance.
7. Landscaping maintenance on Abronia Trail, Sunset Lane and El Camino shall
be provided by the property owner.
8. 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 undergiuunding
district.
9. 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.
10. Size, number and location of driveways to public works specifications with
only one driveway approach to be allowed to serve this property.
11. Grading permit issuance shall be subject to the waiver of parcel map first
being approved and recorded.
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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 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.
14. Pad elevations, as shown on the proposed site plan are subject to review
and modification in accordance with Section 27 of the Palm Desert
Municipal Code.
15. Close unused driveway depression on El Camino with full height curb and
gutter.
16. Minimum six-foot wide sidewalk on Abronia Trail and Sunset Lane.
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