HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1399PLANK Q 3 OZMISSION RMOLUI'ION ND. 1399
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A 20
LOT SUBDIVISION NORTH OF HOVLEY LANE, 500 FEET
EAST OF MEADOW LANE.
CASE NO. TT 25373
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California,
did on the day of December 5, 1989, hold a duly noticed public hearing to
consider the request of Howley Gruup for project described above; 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 comrnuLity
development has determined that the project will not significantly impact the
environment and a negative declaration is hereby recommended for approval; 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 commission did find the following facts and reasons to
exist to justify approval of 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 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.
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. TT25373, subject to fulfillment of the attached conditions.
PLANNING C MISSION RESOLUTION Imo. 1399
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
Planning Carmission, held on this 5th day of December, 1989, by thf,
vote, to wit:
AYES: DOWNS, ERWOOD, AND WHITLOCK
NOES: JONATHAN AND RICHARDS
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
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RAMON A. DIAZ, Sectet
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CAROL WHITLOC , Chairperson
PLANNING CtMNISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1399
CCBDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. Tr 25373
Department of duty Development:
1. The final map shall conform substantially with the tentative tract map
as modified by the following conditions.
2. Applicant shall obtain clearance from the following agencies prior to
construction:
Public Works Department
Palm Desert Architectural Review Process
City Fire Marshal
Coachella Valley Water District
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.
3. The applicant shall pay all applicable fees in accordance with city
policy including school, art -in -public -places, and lizard fees.
4. Setbacks shall be as follows: front and rear at 20', side at 5'.
5. Maximum building height - one story 15' or 18' with architectural
commission approval.
6. Six foot wood fence required along interior boundary of drainage
easement if drainage facility is not constructed prior to subdivision.
If and when facility is constructed, then easement shall include slopes
to accommodate grades anticipated on adjacent parcel to the west, and
construction of a 6' masonry wall which is also required along east of
property line.
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. Any storm drain construction associated with this project 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.
3. 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.
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4. 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.
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 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 an 8 foot wide meandering 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. 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.
7. 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.
8. Landscaping maintenance on Hovley Lane shall be provided by the
homeowners association. If no hcmecwners association is formed for
this project, the property shall be annexed into the existing Lighting
and Landscape Maintenance District. All costs associated with the
annexation process shall be the respunsibility of the applicant.
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. 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 44 feet on Hovley Lane and
full right-of-way at 50 feet on the proposed cul-de-sac street shall be
offered for dedication on the final map.
11. 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
and pavement markings.
12. 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.
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13. 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.
14. 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.
15. A complete preliminary soils investigation, conducted by the registered
soils engineer, shall be submitted to, and approved by, the Department
of Public Works prior to the issuance of a grading permit.
16. All proposed pad elevations are subject to review and modification in
accordance with Chapter 27 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code.
17. Waiver of access to Hovley Lane except at approved locations shall be
granted on the final map.
18. Applicant and/or their engineering representatives shall coordinate the
proposed grading design with properties to the east (Tentative Tract
No. 24254) and west in order to minimize pad grade differentials.
19. applicant shall provide for the construction of those elements of the
Northside Area Drainage Master Plan which are contiguous to this
project unless alternativearrangements, acceptable to the city, are
established. The construction of such improvements shall be in
accordance with City of Palm Desert Project 509-87 approved plans. As
provided for in Section 26.49.030 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code the
costs associated with the construction of this system over and above
the amount of drainage fees assessed against this project may be
subject to reimbursement, at the discretion of the City Council.
20. Applicant shall provide a minimum 20' wide easement in a north/south
direction along the westerly property line for storm drain purposes.
21. Hovley Lane street improvements shall be based on City of Palm Desert
PLuject No. 509-87 design criteria.
City Fire Marshal:
1. Provide or show there exists a water system capable of providing a
potential fire flow of 1500 gym 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.
2. A fire flow of 1500 gin 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 hydrants) (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
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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 to 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. 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 County Fire Department".
5. Certain designated areas will be required to be maintained as fire
lanes.
6. Dead-end roads in excess of 150' shall be provided with a minimum 45'
radius turn -around (55' in industrial developments).
7. Whenever access into private property is conLrulled 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. All controlled access devices that are power operated
shall have a radio-conLLwlled 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".
8. Contact the Fire Department for a final inspection prior to occupancy.
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