HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1373PLANNING C MISSION RESOLiTIZQ4 Na. 1373
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM
DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A 16 LOT TENTATIVE TRACT MAP
AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ON 4.58
ACRES ON THE NORTH SIDE OF COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE, 700 F'JE1'
EAST OF PORTOLA AVENUE.
CASE NO. TT 24214
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California,
did on the 1st day of August, 1989, hold a duly noticed public hearing to
consider a request by PACIFIC THEATRES for approval of a 16 lot tentative tract
map and negative declaration of environmental impact on 4.58 acres on the north
side of Country Club Drive, 700 feet east of Portola Avenue; 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 a significant adverse
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 cccrmission did find the following facts to justify their
actions, as described belcw:
1. The proposed map, its design, improvements, type of development, and
density are consistent with the State Subdivision Map Act, the Palm
Desert Subdivision and Zoning Ordinance, and General Plan.
2. The map has been designed as part of a master plan developed in
cooperation with adjacent property owners which implements specific
city goals and objectives for the area.
3. The design of the subdivision and required mitigation measures insure
that the project will not result in environmental damage, injure fish
or wildlife, degrade water quality or create public health problems.
4. The map will not conflict with public easements.
5. The map will allow unrestricted solar access to all lots.
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 a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact Exhibit "A" and
approval of TT 24214 on file in the department of community
development/planning is hereby approved, subject to conditions.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION N3. 1373
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
Planning Comnizsion, held on this 15th day of August, 1989, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: DOWNS, aawnim, RICHARDS, AND ERWOOD
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: WHITLOCK
ABSTAIN: NONE / •
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE ND. TT 24214
.Department of Cbnnunity 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. Recordation of the final map shall occur within 24 months of the date of
this 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 DiSL.Lict
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. The following development standard shall apply:
A. Building Height.
The following lots will be restricted to one story: 1 through 4.
Two story construction shall be permitted on the balance of the
tract.
One story height = 18 feet maximum
Two story height = 24 feet maximum
B. Setbacks.
One story:
Front = 20 feet
Rear = 15 feet
Sides = 14 feet combined, no side less than 5 feet
Coverage = 35%
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Two story:
Front = 20 feet
Rear = 25 feet
Sides = 15 foot minimum, building separation 30 foot
minimum
Coverage = 25%
6. Applicant shall execute mutual access agreements with adjacent property
owners.
7. Development shall be subject to Coachella Valley Fringe -Toed Lizard
mitigation fee of $600/acre.
Department of Public W rks:
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 Northside Area 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 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, canplete improvement plans and specifications shall be submitted to
the director of public works for checking 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, and the installation of a deceleration
lane for west bound traffic entering the project. "As -built" plans shall
be submitted to, and approved by, the director of public works prior to
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. 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 for the individual properties shall be provided by
the property owners. The subdivider shall provide for the formation of a
landscape maintenance district for the maintenance of proposed landscaping
along the Country Club Drive property frontage.
10. 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.
11. 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
half -street right-of-way at 55 feet on Country Club Drive and full right-
of-way at 60 feet on "A" Street and "B" Street, and 50 feet on "C" street
shall be offered for dedication on the final map.
12. In accordance with the Circulation Network of the City of Palm Desert's
General Plan, installation of one-half landscaped median island in Country
Club Drive shall be provided. Median island shall be cosigned so that
left turn ingress and egress are prohibited. A cash payment in lieu of
actual installation may be submitted at the option of the director of
public works.
13. Traffic safety striping shall be installed 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. 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.
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.
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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.
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 Country Club Drive except at approved locations shall
be granted on the final map.
20. In the event that development of this subdivision precedes that of "future
tentative tract 24924", as shown on the tentative map of tract 24214,
provisions shall be made for the construction of a vehicular turn around
at the easterly terminus of "B" Street satisfactory to the director of
public works.
Riverside County Fire Department:
1. 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 gpn for 2
hours duration at 20 psi residual operating pressure.
2. A fire flow of 1500 gpn 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.
5. 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."
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6. Certain designated areas will be required to be maintained as fire lanes.
7. Where parallel parking is allowed, the roadway shall be 36' wide with
parking on both sides, 32' wide with parking on one side. Dead-end roads
in excess of 150' shall be provided with a minimum 45' radius turn -around
(55' in industrial developments).
8. Contact the fire department for a final inspection prior to occupancy.
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PLANNIIM 01.4uIISSIC RESOLUTION NO. 1373
EXHIBIT "A"
Pursuant to Title 14, Division 6, Article 7, Section 15083, of the California
Administrative Code.
NEGATIVE DEC1ARATICN
CASE NO: TT 24214
APPLICANT/PROOECT SPONSOR: Pacific Theatres, Inc.
258 So. Beverly Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
PROOECr D 'I`ICNjrLX J TICN: A 16 lot single family subdivision located on
4.58 acres on the north side of Country Club Drive, 700 feet east of Portola
Avenue.
The Director of the Department of Community Development, City of Palm Desert,
California, has found that the described project will not have a significant
effect on the environment. A copy of the Initial Study has been attached to
document the reasons in support of this finding. Mitigation measures, if any,
included in the project to avoid potentially significant effects, may also be
found attached.
RAMON A. DIAZ DATE
DIRECTOR OF CXMMJNITY EVELOPNENf
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