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.�^��.'EA�' the Planning Comm ission of the City of Palm Desert,
California. did on the 18th day of September, 1990, hold a duly noticed
public hearing to consider a request by OAVE MANOOKIAN for approval of
a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact, change of zone from
O.S.N. to PR-4 and a 58 lot residential tentative tract map for 17.6
acres at the northwest corner of Fred Waring Drive and Phyllis Jackson
Lane: 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 community development has determined that the project will not have
A signiFicant adverse impact on the environment and a Negative
Declaration has been prepared; and
WHEREAS_ at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all
testimonv and arguments' if any, of all interested persons desiring to
be heard, said planning commission did find the following facts to
justify their actions:
1. The proposed map, its design, improvements` type of
development_ and density are consistent with the State
Subdivision Map Act, the Palm Desert Subdivision and Zoning
Ordinance_ and General Plan.
The design of the subdivision and required mitigation measures
insure that the project will not result in environmental
damage, injure fish or wildlife, degrade water quality or
create public health problems.
3. The map will not conflict with public easements.
4. The map 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.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 147Q
2. That a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact Exhibit
"A", C/Z 90-10 Exhibit "B". and TT 26470 on File in the
department of community development/planning are hereby
recommended to city council for approval, subject to
conditions.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm
Desert Planning Commission, held on this 18th day of S�ptembjer, 1990,
bv the following vote, to wit:
AYES: DOWNS, ERWOOD, JONATHAN, RICHARDS, AND WHITLOCK
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
A8STAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
RAMON A. DIAZ, SecwQjary
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CAROL WHITLOCK, Chairperson
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1470
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. TT 26470
Departmentof_.Community Develoement/Planning
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.
Recordation of the final map sshall occur within 24 months from the
date of this approval unless an extension of time is granted;
otherwise said approval shall become null, void and of no effect
whatsoever.
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 permit 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 Commission
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 permit for the use contemplated herewith.
5. The following development -standards shall apply:
A. Building Height
1 story
2 story =
18 feet
24 feet
The following lots will be restricted to one story:
1:_ . . 0-'25, ,''3, _:in 49-5R.
lots 1- 12,
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B. Setbacks
Clne story:
Two _story:
Front 20 feet
Rear -= 2:0 feet
Sides = 14 feet combined, no side less than
feet
Coverage = 35%
Front = 20 feet
Fear -.25 feet
Sides = 15 feet minimum, building separation
:0 feet minimum
Coverage = 5%
6. Prior to removal of any date palms from the site, existing pests
shall be exterminated by a licensed pest control firm.
7. A six foot decorative block: wall shall be installed around the
parameter of the site as approved by the Architectural Review
Commission.
Prior to approval of the final reap applicant shall execute an
agreement specifying participation in establishing a city date palm
preserve.
All utilities shall be undercirounded.
Department _of _Public _Works:
t. 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 reap.
2. Iirainaae facilities, as designated within the Master Drainage Plan
shall be provided to the specifications of the Director of Public
Works.
3. Storm Drain construction and interim drainage improvements shall
be continoent upon a drainage study prepared by a registered civil
engineer that is reviewed and approved by the Department of Public
Works.
4. Sianalizat.ion 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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As required under Palm Desert. Municipal Code Section 26.2: , 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 leap. Such offsite improvements shall
include, but not be limited to, curb and gutter, asphalt paving
and 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.
7. 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.
All public improvements shall be inspected by the Department of
Public Works and a standard inspection fee shall be paid prior to
recordation of the final map.
'?>. Landscaping maintenance for the individual lots shall be provided
by the property owners. Landscaping maintenance on Fred Waring
Drive and proposed lot "A" shall be the responsibility of the
property owners association. In the event that no homeowners
:.association is formed, t'.he applicant shall provide for the
formation of a landscape and lighting maintenance district for the
landscape maintenance.
10. 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.
ii.. 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, dedication of half --street right-of-way at
63 feet on Fred Waring Drive and Q feet on Lot "A" with full
right-of-way at 6 feet on Lots "F" and "G" and full right-of-way
at 50 feet on Lots "B" through "D" shall be offered on the final
map.
12. All traffic safety striping shall be provided 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.
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13. Full improvements of interior, streets based on residential street
standards in accordance with Section 6.40 of the Palm Desert
Municipal Code shall be provided.
14. Complete tract neap 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.
15. (any and all offsite improvements shall be preceded by the approval
or plans and the issuance of valid encroachment permits by the
Department of Public Works.
16. 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
hermit.
17. Pad elevations, as shown on the tentative reap are subject to
review and modification in accordance with Chapter 277 of the Palm
Desert: Municipal Code.
1:1:. Waiver of access to Fred Waring Drive and Phyllis Jackson Lane
except at approved locations shall be provided on the final map.
19. Applicant shall provide for the design and construction of
drainage facilities, including easements as may be necessary, to
convey pro.iect storm waters to the White Water Storm Channel. In
the event that necessary easements cannot be secured, interim
rneaisur es for the retention of storm waters shall be provided
subject to the approval of the Department of Public Works.
Riverside County Fire Department:
1. With respect to the conditions of approval regarding the above
referenced plan check the fire department recommends the following
fire protection measures be provided in accordance with City
Municipal Code, NFPA, UFC, and UBC and/or recognized Fire
Protection Standards.
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.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 14770
3. A Fire flow of 1500 gom for a 1 hour duration at 20 psi residual
operating 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 , 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'
6. 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' sinqle 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.
7' Prior to the application for abuilding 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 b"
issued until the water system plan has been approved by the count,�
fire chief. Upon approval, the original will be returned. One
copy will be sent to the responsible inspecting authority.
G.
Plans 1hall 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."
9. 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 parkiqg on
both_sidqs, 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
is]ands placed in the middle of these turn-arounds shall not exceed
a 5' radius or 10' diameter.
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1470
10. :[F gated, whenever access into private property is controlled
throucih use of pates, 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
tr_inssrnitL-er 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
ooerat.eci shall also be approved by the fire department. Minimum
opening width shall be 16' with a minimum vertical clearance of
1.1. A dead --end single access over 500' in length may require a
secondary access, sprinklers, or other mitigative measure.
12. A second access is required. This can be accomplished by two main
-access points from main roadway or an emergency gated access into
an adjoining development. Lot. "G" going north may join Tract
2'5102.
1 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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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1470
EXHIBIT A
Pursuant to Title 14, Division 6, Article 7, Section 15083, of the
California Administrative Code.
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
CASE NOS: C/Z 90-10. TT 26470
APPLICANT/PROJECT SPONSOR:
Crave Manookian
P.O. Box 2846
Palm Desert, CA 92261
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/LOCATION: A JS lot residential subdivision for 17.6
acres at the northwest corner of Fred Warino Drive and Phyllis jackson
Lane.
The Director of the Department of Community Development, City of Palm
Desert, California. has found that the described project will not have
a significant affect on the environment. A copy of the Initial Study
has been attached to document the reasons in support of this finding.
Mitigation measures, if any, included in the project to avoid
potentially significant effects, may also be found attached.
�'� �<= -� • '",,'�� September 1 1990
RAMON A. DIAZ / ,;% DATE
DIRECTOR OF COMMl1N'ITY DEVELOPMENT
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