HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1488PLANNING commiSSION RESOLUTION ND. 1488
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM
DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A 20 LOT SINGLE FAMILY
SUBDIVISION NORTH OF HOVLEY LANE 150 PhtT EAST OF MEADOW
LANE CASE NO. TT 26647
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California,
did on the 15th day of January, 1991 hold a duly noticed public hearing to
consider the request of John and Sean Kearney for 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 community
development has determined that the project will not have a significant
environmental impact and a negative declaration is hereby certified; and
WHEREAS, at said public hearing,
testimony and arguments, if any, of all
heard, said planning cxirmission 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 dPsign 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 carmission
has considered the effect of the contemplated action on the housing needs of
the region for purpo co 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 carmissicn in this case.
2. That it does hereby approve the above described Tentative Tract Map
No. 26647, subject to fulfillment of the attached conditions.
FLAMM43 COMMISSION RESD Lfl'ION NO. 1488
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert Planning
Commission, held on this 15th day of January, 1991, by the following vote, to
wit:
AYES: EP.WOOD, JONATHAN, RICHARDS, AND WHITLOCK
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: DOWNS
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
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RAMON A. DIAZ, Secretary
PJ/wj
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CAROL WHITLOCK, Chairman
PLANNING 021MIISSION RE9OLUFION NO. 1488
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 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, oanplete 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 recordaticn of final map. Such offsite improvements
shall include, but not be limited to, curb and gutter, asphalt paving and
a meandering 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 invenents 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 on I-iovley Lane shall be provided by the hcmec»ners
association. If no homeowners association is formed for this project, the
property shall be annexed into the existing Lighting and Landscape
Maintenance District. all costs m-qliated with the annexation process
shall be the responsibility of the applicant.
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 Circulaticn Network of the City's General Plan
half -street right -or -way at 44 feet on Howley Lane and full right-of-way
at 50 feet on the proposed cul-de-sac street shall be offered for
dedication on the final map.
11. Traffic safety striping shall be installed to the specifications of the
Director of Public Works. A traffic control plan must be submitted to,
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PLANNINGPLANNENG COMMISSION RESOLUTION AD. 1488
CONDITIONS DI'TIONS OF APPROVAL
CRSE ND. TT 26647
Department of Ocxmunity Development.
1. The final map shall conform substantially with the tentative tract map as
modified by the following conditions and shall be subject to the
restrictions and limitations set forth herein which are in addition to all
municipal ordinances and state and federal statues now in force, or which
hereafter may be in force.
2. Applicant shall obtain clearance from the following agencies prior to
construction in addition to all city, state and federal regulations:
Public Works Department
Palm Desert Architectural Review process
City Fire Marshall
Coachella Valley Water District
Palm Desert Building & Safety 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.
3. The applicant shall pay all applicable fees in accordance with city
policy including those for lizard and art in public places.
4. Development standards shall be as specified for R-1 10,000 except that
side setbacks shall be as specified for R-1, 8,000 lots. Nine foot
setback shall be required from north map boundary for main structures.
5. Twenty feet of landscaped area along Howley for an 8' wide meandering
sidewalk.
6. Perimeter decorative walls required at minimum 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. Any storm drain construction associated with this project shall be
contingent upon a drainage study prepared by a registered civil engineer
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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. All proposed pad elevations 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. Applicant and/or their engineering representative shall coordinate the
proposed grading design with properties to the east and west in order to
minimize pad grade differentials.
19. Applicant shall provide for the construction of those elements of the
Northside Area Drainage Master Plan which are contiguous to this project
unless alternative arrangements, acceptable to the city, are established.
The construction of such improvements shall be in accordance with City of
Palm Desert Project 509-87 approved plans. As provided for in Section
26.49.030 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code the costs associated with the
construction of this system over and above the amount of drainage fees
assessed against this project may be subject to reimbursement, at the
discretion of the City Council.
20. Hovley Lane street improvements shall be based on City of Palm Desert
Project No. 509-87 design criteria.
Riverside Cbity Fire Deperrtmett:
1. With respect to the conditions of approval regarding the above referenced
plan check the fire Department reoannends the following fire protection
measures be provided in accordance with City Municipal Code, NFPA, UFC,
and UBC and/or recognized Fire Protection Standards.
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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 gpn 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 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.
6. A oambinaticn of an -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.
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
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 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 an both sides, 32' wide with parking an one side.
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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. 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 arr-ems 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. A dead end single access over 500' in length may require a secondary
access, sprinklers, or other mitigative measure.
11. 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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