HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1422PLANNfIC cxwiSSICN RESOLUIrlCN ND. 1427
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING CalMISSION OF THE CITY
OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A 19 LOT
SINGLE FAMILY SUBDIVISION SOUTH OF HOVLEY LANE,
2,000 Ihm2 EAST OF MDNTERE'Y AVENUE.
CASE NO. TT 25601
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert,
California, did on the 20th day of February 20, 1990, hold a duly noticed
public hearing to consider the request of Atmaram Patel for project
described above; and
WHEREAS, said application has cariplied with the requirements of the
"City of Palm Desert Procedure for Implementation of the California
thvironmental Quality Act, Resolution No. 80-89," in that the director of
carnnuzity development has determined that the project will not have a
significant environmental impact and a negative declaration is hereby
approved; 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.
PLANNING CCM uSSION RESOLUTION NO. 1422
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. 25601, subject to fulfillment of the attached conditions.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
Planning Commission, held on this 20th day of February, 1990, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: DOWNS, ERWOOD, JONATHAN, RICHARDS, AND WHITLOCK
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
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CAROL WHITLOCK, Chairperson
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PLANNING CCNMISSIC[1 RESOLIMON N0. 1477
OlasIDITIOAS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. TT 25601
Department of 0 mm pity Develapnent:
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 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.
3. The applicant shall pay all applicable fees in accordance with the city
policy including those for lizard and art in public places.
4. Front setbacks - 20' to main garage door, straight driveway; or - 15'
otherwise, rear setbacks - 20', side setbacks - 5', maximum building
height - 15'.
5. Twenty feet of landscaped area along Hovley for an 8' wide meandering
sidewalk.
6. Perimeter decorative walls required at 6', and maximum 8', if used in
conjunction with retaining walls.
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. Storm drain construction/retention area 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.
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PLANNING 0Z44ISSI0N RESOLUTION NO. 1492
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.
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 concrete sidewalk in an appi.priate 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. A11 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 shall be provided by the homeowners
association. In the event that no Yleawners association is formed,
the applicant shall provide for the formation of a lighting and
landscaping maintenance district or the annexation into any existing
district servicing the project area. Applicant shall provide for the
continued landscape maintenance until such time as a district is
formed.
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 "A" Street shall be offered for
dedication on the final map.
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1477
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 of
any 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.
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 a registered
soils engineer, shall be submitted to, and approved by, the Department
of Public Works prior to the issuance of a grading permit.
16. 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.
17. Waiver of access to Hovley Lane except at approved locations shall be
granted on the final map.
18. Drainage/Retention area, as shown on the tentative tract map shall be
designed so that it will retain stormwaters associated with a 100 year,
6 hour event and shall include provisions for overflow conditions.
19. Applicant shall provide for the ongoing maintenance of that area
designated on the tentative map as "Retention Basin".
20. Hovley Lane street improvements shall be based on City of Palm Desert
P.vject No. 509-87 design criteria.
City Fire Marshal:
1. The Fire Department is required to set a minimum fire flow for the
remodel or construction of all commercial buildings per Uniform Fire
Code Sec. 10.301C.
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1422
2. Provide, or show there exists a water system capable of providing a
potential gallon per minute 1500 for single family, 2500 for
multifamily, and 3000 for commercial. The actual fire flow available
from any one hydrant connected to any given water main shall be 1500
GPM for two hours duration at 20 PSI residual operating pressure.
3. A fire flow of 1500 gpm for a 1 hour duration at 20 psi residual
operation 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'
single family, 165' multifamily, and 150' commercial 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. Provide written certification from the appropriate water company having
jurisdiction that hydrant(s) will be installed and will produce the
required fire flow, or arrange field inspection by the Fire Department
prior to request for final inspection.
7. A combination of on -site and off -site Super fire hydrants, (6" x 4" x
2-1/2" x 2-1/2"), will be required, located not less than 25' or more
than 200' single family, 165' multifamily, and 15' ccnmercial from any
portion of the building(s) as measured along approved vehicular
travelways. The required fire flow shall be available from any
adjacent hydrant(s) in the system.
8. 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.
Plans shall conform to fire hydrant types, locations and spacing, and
the system shall moot 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".
9. Certain designated areas will be required to be maintained as fire
lanes.
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PLANNING CaT4IISSION RFSOLUPION NO. 1427
10. 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 wall be not less than 24' of the unobstructed width
and 13' 6" of vertical clearance. 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). Fountains or garden islands placed in the middle of
these turn-arounds shall not exceed a 5' radius or 10' diameter.
11. The minimum width of interior driveways for multi -family or apartment
complexes shall be:
a. 24 feet wide when serving less than 100 units, no parallel
parking; carports or garages allowed on one side only.
b. 28 feet wide when serving between 100 and 300 units; carports or
garages allowed on both sides, no parallel parking.
c. 32 feet wide when serving over 300 units or when parallel parking
is allowed on one side.
d. 36 feet wide when parallel parking is allowed on both sides.
12. 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 mariner 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".
13. All new residences/dwellings are required to have illuminated
residential addresses meeting both City and Fire Dept. approval. Shake
shingle roofs are no longer permitted in the Cities of Indian Wells,
Rancho Mirage or Palm Desert.
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