HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1408PLANNING (ZMKISSICN RESOLUI'IOM NU. 1408
A Ni:: XUI U1' LON 01 • 111E P1 ANN.I NU COMMISSION OF 'PILL: CITY OF
PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A 43 LOT SINGLE
FAMILY SUBDIVISION AND FUTURE CLUBHOUSE AND SPA SITE,
CONSTITUTING 'ME FIRST PHASE OF A 680 ACRE PLANNED
COMMUNITY PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS BELLA VISTA SOUTHWEST OF
CAHUILLA WAY AND HIGHWAY 74 NORTH OF THE CITY LIMIT.
CASE NO. Tr 25161
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert,
California, did on the 2nd day of January, 1990, hold a duly noticed public
hearing to consider the request of Westinghouse Communities for project
described above.
WUEREAS, 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
ccumu city developnent has determined that the project has been previously
assessed; 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
developnen t .
(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.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1408
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 ccannission in this case;
2. That it does hereby approve the above described Tentative Tract
Map No. 'TT 25161, subject to fulfillment of the attached
condition ns .
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
Planning Caiunissionn, held on this 2nd day of January, 1990, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: ERWOOD, RIOIARDS, WHITLOCK
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: DOWNS, JONA'TILAN
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
RAMON A. DIAZ,
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CAROL WHITLOCK, Chairperson
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 14O8
CONDITIONS OF Pd4IX11AL
CASE NO. Tr 25161
Department of fJamiui ity Developne.nt/Plariningi
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 map shall occur with two years 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 pennit 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 Ca►nnission
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 penult for the use contemplated herewith.
5. Dedication of 350 acre open space area shall be executed prior to
recordation of map.
6. Lot development standards r1►a 11 be as follows:
Front: 20 feet from curbface
Side: 8 feet
Rear: 10 feet
Maximum Height is 24 feet for lots 23-25, 29 and 30 -
Balance of lots at 18 feet: maximum height - No maximum lot coverage
7. Property lines and perimeter wall shall be located at top of slopes.
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8. Future clubhouse maximum be 40,000 sq. ft. with maximum of 30 casita
units with preliminary and final plans reviewed by the city
architectural caianission.
City Fire Marshal:
1. Provide, or show there exists a water system capable of providing a
potential fire flow of 3000 gulp for spa and clubhouse area, 1500 gpn
for the residential area and the actual fire flaw available from any
one hydrant connected to any given water main shall be 1500 gpm for 2
hour duration at 20 psi residual operating pressure.
2. A fire flow of 1500 gpr► 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 ft a►► a Super hydrant(s), (6"
x 4" x 2-1/2" x 2-1/2"), located not less than 25' nor more than 150'
(commercial area), 200' (in residential area), 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. 0ne copy will be sent to
the responsible inspecting authority.
Plans shall conform to fire hydrant types, location and spacing, and
the system shall meeting 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 time 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. All buildings shall be accessible by an all-weather roadway extending
to within 150' of all portions of the exterior walls of the first
story. The roadway shall be not less than 24' of unobstructed width
and 13' 6" of vertical clearance. Where parallel parking is allowed,
time 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).
7. Whenever access into private property is controlled through use of
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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 -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".
8. Cul-de-sac lengths in excess of 500 ft. may be mitigated by residential
sprinklers. If fire lane loop to another street is added, it must meet
Fire Dept. requirements. Must be hard surface ac paving or concrete
roadway minimum 20ft. width.
9. Contact the Fire Department for a final inspection prior to occupancy.
10. All residences/dwellings are required to have illuminated residential
addresses meeting both City and Fire Dept. approval.
11. Shake shingle roof are no longer permitted in the cities of Indian
Welts, Rancho Mirage or Palm Desert.
Departanent 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. Drainage facilities shall be provided to the specifications of the
Director of Public Works. In addition, proposed drainage
facilities/improvements that impact the Palm Valley Channel shall be
subject to review and approval by the Coachella Valley Water District.
3. Storm drain construction shall be contingent upon a drainage study
prepared by a registered civil engineer that is reviewed and approved
by the Departiiient of Public Works. Said study will include, but not be
limited to, the investigation of both upstrean and downstream impacts
with respect to existing and proposed conditions as well as analysis of
proposed detention areas.
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.
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5. Full public iinprovenents, as required by Sections 26.40 and 26.44 of
the Palm Desert Municipal Code, shall be installed in accordance with
applicable City standards. All improvements within State Highway 74
right-of-way shall be in accordance with Caltrans standards.
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. Improvement plans for all improvements, public and private, shall be
reviewed and approved by the Public Works Department. The installation
of such improvements shall be inspected by the Public Works Department
and a standard inspection fee shall be paid prior to issuance of
grading permits.
8. 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. 0ffsite improvement plans for all improvements within
existing and proposed public rights -of -way 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 a appropriate size and
configuration anus provisions for deceleration/acceleration lanes at
project entry points. "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 of Palm Desert.
9. Landscaping maintenance on State highway 74 shall be the responsibility
of the homeowners association.
10. Waiver of access to State Highway 74 except at approved locations shall
be granted on the Final Map.
11. In accordance with n 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.
12. 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
State Highway 74 shall be provided on the final map.
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13. As required under Section 12.16 and 26.44 of the Palm Desert Municipal
Code, any existing overhead utilities shall be placed underground per
each respective utility districts recommendation. If such
undeLyrounding is determined to be unfeasible by the City and the
respective utility districts, applicant shall agree to participate in
any future utility undeLyLuund district.
14. Traffic safety striping on Highway 74 shall be provided to the
specifications of the Director of Public Works and Caltrans. A traffic
control plan must be subnitted to, and approved by, the Director of
Public Works and Caltrans 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. The proposed interior street sections as shown
on the tentative tract map are acceptable for this project. Those
areas designated as "Emergency Access Road" shall be designed to the
satisfaction of the Fire Marshall and the Director of Public Works.
16. Complete tract map shall be submitted as required by ordinance to the
Director of Public Works for checking and approval prior to the
issuance of any permits associated with this project.
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 and Caltrans, as applicable.
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 any permits associated with
this project.
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. All required offsite improvements for this project shall be installed
in conjunction with the first phase of developnent.
21. Site access, wi L11 respect to size, location and nunber, shall be
subject to review and approval by the Department of Public Works and
Caltrans.
22. Applicant shall comply with those recaiuendations specified in the
Caltrans Develop*rent Review dated December 8, 1989.
23. Applicant shall provide a phasing plan which specifies the project
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construction activity with respect to on-site/off-site infrastructure
improvements as well as possible final map filing.
24. Provision for the continuation of any existing access rights which may
be affected by this project shall be included as a part of the final
map process.
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