HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1486PLAI111NG CCN IISSIQd ITMOLUIZON NO. 1486
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM
DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A 35 LOT SINGLE FAMILY
SUBDIVISION IN THE SOUTHERN PORTION OF BIGHORN COUNTRY CLUB
SOUTHWEST OF HIGHWAY 74 AND CAHUILLA WAY.
CASE NO. TT 26068
WHEREAS, the Planning Camission of the City of Palm Desert, California,
did on the 18th day of December, 1990, hold a duly noticed public hearing to
consider the request of Westinghouse Desert Communities for approval of project
described above; 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 cainunity
development has determined that the project previously assessed for CEQA
purposes; and
WHEREAS, at said public hearing,
testimony and arguments, if any, of all
heard, said planning commission did find
exist to justify approval of the tentative
upon hearing and considering all
interested persons desiring to be
the following facts and reasons to
tract map:
That the proposed map is consistent with applicable general and
specific plans.
That the design or improvement of the proposed subdivision is
consistent with applicable general and specific plans.
That the site is physically suitable for the type of development.
That the site is physically suitable for the proposed density of
development.
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.
That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements is not
likely to cause serious public health problems.
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 cainission
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.
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 01,441SSICN RESOLUITICN NO. 1486
2. That it does hereby approve the above described Tentative Tract Map
No. 26068, subject to fulfillment of the attached conditions.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert Planning
Commission, held on this 18th day of December, 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
PLANNING COMNIISSION RESOLUID34 ND. 1486
OONDITIMS OF APPECNAL
CASE NO. TT 26068
Department of 0imR pity Development/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.
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 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 Review process
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. Lot development standards shall be as follows:
Front: 20 feet from curbface
Side: 8 feet
Rear: 10 feet
Maximum building height 18'
6. Development standards for lots beyond the guardhouse shall consist of the
following:
a. Architectural design and materials shall to the greatest practical
extent blend with the natural terrain.
b. Landscaping shall blend with the natural terrain prior to final
inspection.
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PLANNING CCMmiSSIoN RESOLUTION NO. 1486
7. Property lines and perimeter wall shall be located at top of slopes.
8. 'Slopere-naturalization identified on map shall consist of slopes covered
with -boulders 6" minimum diameter and treated with permeon or equivalent
to blend with natural rock in area.
9. Stieet pavement widths shall be minimum 24 feet except where decreased to
minimize hillside grading and approved by public works department and fire
marshal.
10. Any development standard applied to the hillside estate lots in the
implementation agreement shall also apply to the estate lots identified on
the map.
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, and the approved
development agreement, 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/retention area construction shall be contingent upon a
drainage study prepared by a registered civil engineer that is reviewed
and approved by the Department of Public Works. Said study will include,
but not be limited to, the investigation of both upstream 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. At the
developers option the payment of signalization fees may be deferred until
issuance of building permits provided that a surety, acceptable tot he
City Attorney, is posted with the city in an amount equal to the required
fee.
5. 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.
6. Improvement plans for water and sewer systems shall be approved by the
respective districts with "as -built" plans submitted to the Public Works
Department prior to project final.
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7. 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 ccnnenced.
Offsite 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 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 of Palm Desert.
8. 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.
9. 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 reca mendation. If such undergrounding is
determined to be unfeasible by the city and the respective utility
districts, applicant shall agree to participate in any future utility
undergrounding district.
10. 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 for streets "A", "B" and "C" are acceptable for
this project. Street sections for Streets "D" and "E" shall be a minimum
of 24 feet in width. Provisions for emergency access for Streets "D" and
"E" shall be designed to the satisfaction of the Fire Marshal and the
Director of Public Works.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. 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.
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14. Provision for the continuation/modification of any existing access rights
which may be affected by this project shall be included as a part of the
final map process.
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 operation pressure.
3. A fire flow of 1500 gpm 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
x 2-1/2 x 2-1/2), located not
family, 165' multifamily, and
building(s) as measured along
installed below 3000' elevation
available from a Super hydrant(s) (6" x 4"
less than 25' nor more than 200' single
150' commercial from any portion of the
approved vehicular travelways. Hydrants
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 lesR 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.
7. 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 of 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, 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
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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. A11 buildings shall be accessible by an all-weather roadway extending to
within 150' of all portions of the exterior walls of the first s^ory. The
roadway shall be not less that 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 midel a of these turn-arounds shall not exceed a 5'
radius or 10' diameter.
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. Devirps
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".
10. 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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