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:
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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
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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
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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
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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:
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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.
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