HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1348PLANNING CENDIISSICINI RESOLUTION N3. 1348
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COtvMISSION OF THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A
PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN FOR A FtXJR UNIT APARTMENT
COMPLEX AND FRONT YARD ADJUSTMENT ON THE SOUTH
SIDE OF SHADOW MOUNTAIN DRIVE, 400 H zf WEST OF
PORTOLA AVENUE.
CASE NO. PP 89-7, ADJ 89-2
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 of JAMES LANDON for above described project.
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 have no possible significant
effect on the environment and is thereby exempt.
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 granting approval of said precise plan:
%or 1. The design of the precise plan will not substantially depreciate
property values 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.
4. Strict interpretation of the ordinance creates exceptional
difficulties of rights enjoyed by others.
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 is hereby granted for reasons subject
to the attached conditions.
PLANNING CC MISSION RESOLUTION ND. 1348
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 .00
vote, to wit:
AYES: DOWNS, RICHARDS, WHITLOC C, AND ERWOOD
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
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RI HARD E RWOOD, Chairman
PLANNING OC[M1IISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1348
OCNDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. PP 89-7
Department of Oanmuiity Development
1. The development of the property shall conform substantially with exhibits
on file with the department of community development, as modified by the
following conditions:
2. Construction of a portion of said project shall mice within one year
from the date of second reading before city council, or one year after
first reading 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 adOition 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:
Department of Public Works
Palm Desert Fire Marshal
Coachella Valley Water District
Palm Desert Architectural Commission
Evidence of said permit of 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. Applicant shall pay applicable development fees (i.e. school, art in
public places).
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.
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.
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PLANNING CaglISSION RESOLIMON NJ. 1348
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, 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 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 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 Shadow Mountain Drive 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 undeiyruunding
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 two driveway approach(es) to be allowed to serve this property.
11. 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.
12. 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.
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13. Pad elevations, as shown on the preliminary grading plan are subject to
review and modification in accordance with Section 27 of the Palm Desert
Municipal Code.
Fire Marshal
1. The Fire Department is required to set a minimum fire flow for the remodel
of construction of all commercial buildings per Uniform Fire Code Section
10.301C.
2. Install a complete fire sprinkler system per NFPA 13R.System may use CPVC
in non exposed areas.
3. Install a fie alarm (waterflow) as required by the Uniform Building Code,
3803, for sprinkler system.
4. Install tamper alarm on supply valve for sprinkler systems.
5. Certain designated areas will be required to be maintained as fire lanes.
6. Install portable fire extinguishers per NFPA, Pamphlet #10, but not less
than 2A10BC in rating, so that no interior point on any unit is more than
75 feet from an extinguisher.
7. Occupancy separation will be required as per the Uniform Building Code
Section 503.
8. OTHER: We are recommending driveway widths to be 20 feet instead of 16
feet shown on plot plan.
9. Contact the Fire Department for a final inspection prior to occupancy.
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