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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1432PIANNIKU CaNIISSION RESCILU1'ICN ICU. 1432 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT PLAN, FIVE LOT TENTATIVE TRACT MAP, AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIROIVTAL IMPACT TO ALLOW FOUR HOMESITES AND OPEN SPACE ON 8.24 ACRES GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE PALM VALLEY STORM CHANNEL ACROSS FROM SOMMERSET CONDOMINIUMS. CASE NO. TT 24866 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on the 20th day of February, 1990, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider a request by SOUTHWEST PARTNERS for approval of a hillside development plan, five lot tentative tract map, and negative declaration of environmental impact to allow four hanesites and open space on 7.73 acres within the HPR zone generally located on the west side of the Palm Valley Storm Channel across from Sommerset cniniums; 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 carnunity development has determined that the project will not have an adverse impact on the environment and a draft 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 to justify their actions as described below: 1. The design, improvements, type of development, and density of the proposed map and hillside development plan are consistent with the State Subdivision Map Act, Palm Desert Subdivision and Zoning Ordinance, General Plan, and the West Hills Specific Plan. 2. The design of the subdivision will not result in substantial environmental damage, injure fish or wildlife, or result in public health problems. Water, sewer and drainage improvement shall be as approved by the Coachella Valley Water District, the Riverside County Health Department, and the engineering division of the Palm Desert Department of Public Works. 3. The proposal will not conflict with public easements. 4. The design 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 it does hereby approve the above described Tentative Tract Map No. 24866, subject to the attached conditions. PLANNING CCMvIISSION RESOLVPI 1 NO. 1432 PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert Planning Camtission, held on this 17th day of April, 1990, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: ERWOOD, JONATHAN, RICHARDS, AND WHITLOCK NOES: NONE ABSENT: DOWNS ABSTAIN: NONE ATTEST: SRS/tm 2 PLANNING C Nv1ISSICti RESOLUTION NO. 1432 Xfl)ITICNS OF APPROVAL CASE NO. TT 24866 Department of amity Develapi nt. 1. The development of the property described herein shall conform to the approved exhibits on file in the department of community development in addition to all municipal ordinances, state and federal statues now in force or which hereafter may be in force. 2. The applicant shall have twenty-four (24) months from the date of the approval or conditional approval of the tentative map for filing of the final map unless an extension of time as permitted by code is granted by planning commission. 3. All on -site utilities, including cable TV, shall be placed underground and shall be completely concealed from view except certain appurtenances as may be approved by the director of community development. 4. All dedicated land and/or easements required by this approval shall be granted to the City of Palm Desert, or other appropriate agency, without cost and free of all liens and encumbrances. 5. The CC&R's for this development shall be submitted to the director of =triu pity development for review and final approval by the city attorney prior to the issuance of any building permits. Prior to recordation of the final subdivision map, the applicant shall submit to the city engineer: a. The document to convey title. b. Covenants and restrictions to be recorded. c. Management and maintenance agreement to be entered into with the owners of the units of the project. 6. Prior to submittal of the final map, the applicant shall provide the department of community development with a proposed street name with at least three alternatives. The approval of the final street name shall be made by the director of community development. 7. 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: Riverside County Department of Health Palm Desert Architectural Commission City Fire Marshal Coachella Valley Water District Coachella Valley Archaeological Society 3 PLANN1N3 COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1432 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. 8. A covenant, approved by the city attorney, shall be recorded dedicating all development rights to the city for lot 'A' and all other areas shown as undisturbed natural terrain in the tentative map. 9. That each individual lot shall be reviewed through the city's precise plan and architectural review process prior to issuance of a grading permit or building permit. 10. Homes should be sprinklered to the satisfaction of the fire department. 11. Access along the Coachella Valley Water District maintenance road shall be approved by the Palm Desert City Engineer. 12. Applicant and his successors in interest on the property shall agree to join an assessment district for the paving of said maintenance road should one be established in the next five (5) years. 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. Construction of any storm drain systems associated with this development 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. 4. Full street improvements within the proposed subdivision, as required by Sections 26.40 and 26.44 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code, shall be installed in accordance with applicable city standards. These improvements shall include, but not be limited to a minimum 32 foot wide travel way with concrete curb and gutter as asphalt paving and base. In those sections of roadway where the proposed street grade exceeds 12%, concrete shall be used in lieu of asphalt material. This condition may be modified at the discretion of the planning commission as provided for in Section 26.40.110 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code. 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 4 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1432 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. "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/private 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. All landscaping maintenance shall be provided by the property owners association or individual property owners. 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. 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. 11. 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 prior to the issuance of a grading permit. 12. 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. 13. Prior to recordation of the final map, the applicant shall provide proof, acceptable to both the director of public works and the city attorney, of legal access. Riverside Cbunty Fire Department: 1. 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 flaw available from any one hydrant connected to any given water main shall be 1500 gpn for two hours duration at 20 psi residual operating pressure. 2. A fire flow of 1500 gpm for a 1 hour duration at 20 psi residual operating 5 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION ND. 1432 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 nIJLe 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. 4. Provide written certification from the appLopriate 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. 5. 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 150' commercial 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. 6. 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. 7. 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." 8. 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 not be less than 24' of 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. 9. The minimum width of interior driveways for multi -family or apartment complexes shall be: 6 PLANNING C M1ISSICN RESOLUPICN NO. 1432 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 of 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. 10. 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 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 16' with a minimum vertical clearance of 13'6". 11. A dead-end single access over 500' in length may require a secondary access, sprinklers, or other mitigative measure. 12. Contact the fire department for a final inspection prior to occupancy. 13. All new residences/dwellings are required to have illuminated residential addresses meeting both city and fire department approval. Shake shingle roofs are no longer permitted in the cities of Indian Wells, Rancho Mirage or Palm Desert. SRS/tm 7