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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1364PLANNING QMKISSICN RE9Cx ICN NJ. 1364 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING CXI"MISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A TENTATIVE TRACT MAP TO SUBDIVIDE 90 GROSS ACRES INTO 277 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS, LOCATED SOUTH AND WEST OF FRANK SINATRA DRIVE AND COOK STREET, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS APN 620-190-006-009; 011; 013; 014; 017. CASE NO. TT 24530 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on the 5th day of July, 1989, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the request of BARON'S FINANCIAL GROUP for the above mentioned project; and WHEREAS, said application has canplied 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 a significant impact on the environment and a negative declaration has been prepared; 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 as justified in the staff report for TT 24530 dated July 5, 1989, on file in the department of can unity development, to exist to approve 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. (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 pLuposed 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 cu 4ISSION RESOLUTION N0. 1364 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 it does hereby approve the above described Tentative Tract Map No. TT 24530 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 5th day of July, 1989, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: DOWNS, RICHARDS, WHITLOCK, AND ERWOOD NOES: JONA`I'f BAN ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ATTEST* RAMON A. DIAZ, Secret SRS/tm 2 RIC iARD ERWOOD, Chairman PLANNING CavTlISSICN RESOLUTION NO. 1364 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL CASE N0. TT 24530 Deparbnent of Community Development/Plarming: 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 canner a 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. Minimum setback for lots with single story dwellings shall be: F t 20 feet Rear 20 feet Sides 15 feet total, minimum 7 feet. 6. That the applicant submit and receive approval of the architectural review commission of a landscape and wall plan. 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. 3 PLANNING C M4ISSION RFSOLUPICN NO. 1364 2. Drainage facilities shall be provided, per Ordinance No. 218 and the Northside Area Drainage Master Plan, 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 prior to start of construction. 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 Section 26.28, and in accordance with Sections 26.40 and 26.44, ccinplete improvement plans and specifications shall be submitted to the director of public works for checking approval before construction of any improvements is cammenced. 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 and provisions for deceleration lanes at the all project entry points. "As -built" plans shall be submitted to, and approved by, the director of public works prior to acceptance of the improvements by the city. 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. All public improvements shall be inspected by the department of public works and a standard inspection fee shall be paid prior to issuance of grading permits. 9. ' Landscaping maintenance on Cook Street and Frank Sinatra Drive shall be provided by the homeowners association. 10. Waiver of access to Cook Street and Frank Sinatra except at approved locations shall be granted on the final map. 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. 4 PLANNING O X4'IISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1364 12. In accordance with Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 27.12.067 prior to issuance of grading permits associated with this project an erosion control plan shall be submitted to the director of public works for review and approval. If mass gradiry of the site is proposed, those areas graded but not under construction shall be planted with a natural desert vegetation mix and properly irrigated to prevent blowing dust or sand. 13. The applicant shall provide for the installation of landscaping in the existing median island in Cook Street and Frank Sinatra Drive along the property frontage. Landscape plans for the subject installation shall be reviewed and approved by the public works department prior to any installation. 14. Traffic safety striping 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. 15. 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. 16. 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 any permits. 17. 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. 18. 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. 19. 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. 20. Property lines for the individual lots proposed by this subdivision shall be located at tope of slope where applicable. 21. As required under Section 12.16 and Section 26.44 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code, all existing utilities shall be undergrounded per each respective utility districks recommendation. If determined to be unfeasible, applicant shall agree to participate in any future utility undeiyruinnd.ing district. 5 PLANNING C NM SSICN RES0UJ ICN NO. 1364 22. 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 55 feet on Cook Street and Frank Sinatra Drive shall be provided on the final map. 23. Applicant shall agree to contribute their fair share to the assessed costs for the Cook Street Extension, Interstate 10 interchange and Bridge Fund. Riverside Cbunty Fire Department: 1. The fire department is required to set a minimum fire flow for the remodel or construoticn of all commercial buildings per Uniform Fire Code Sec. 10.301C. 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 any 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 any 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. 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. 6. 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 Country Fire Department." 7. Certain designated areas will .be required to be maintained as fire lanes. 8. 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 6 PLANNING COMISSIOiN RESOLUTION N3. 1364 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". 9. Contact the fire department for a final inspection prior to occupancy. SRS/tm 7