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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1507PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1507 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, SETTING FORTH ITS FINDINGS AND APPROVING A TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBDIVIDING INTO THREE LOTS THE EXISTING R-3 ZONED 28,619 SQUARE FOOT LOT LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF ABRONIA TRAIL AND SUNSET LANE. CASE NO. PM 26609 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on the 16th day of April, 1991, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the request of NELCON, INC. for the above noted parcel map on property more particularly described as: A.P.N. 625-124-012 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 is a Class 15 categorical exemption for the purposes of CEQA; 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 commission did find the following facts and reasons to exist to justify recommending approval of the parcel map: 1. That the proposed map is consistent with applicable general and specific plans. 2. That the design or improvement of the proposed subdivision is consistent with applicable general and specific plans. 3. That the site is physically suitable for the type of development. 4. That the site is physically suitable for the proposed density of development. 5. 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. 6. That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements is not likely to cause serious public health problems. 7. 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. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1507 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 Parcel Map No. 26609, subject to fulfillment of the attached conditions. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert Planning Commission, held on this 16th day of April, 1991, by the following vote, to wit: SRS/tm AYES: DOWNS, ERWOOD, JONATHAN, RICHARDS, WHITLOCK NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE CAROL WHITLOCK, Chairperson 2 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1507 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL CASE NO. PM 26609 Department of Community Development: 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. Construction of a portion of said project shall commence within one year 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 Commission City Fire Marshal Public Works Department Palm Desert Water & Services District 5. Payment of parks fee in lieu of land dedication as per Ordinance No. 328. Department of Public Works: 1. Drainage fees, in accordance with Section 26.49 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code, shall be paid prior to recordation of parcel map or the issuance of any permits associated with this project. 2. Signalization fees, in accordance with City of Palm Desert Resolution Nos. 79-17 and 79-55, shall be paid prior to recordation of parcel map or the issuance of any permits associated with this project. 3. Any storm drain 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. 3 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1507 4. As required by the Palm Desert Municipal Code, all existing overhead utilities shall be placed underground. 5. In accordance with Palm Desert Municipal Code Chapter 27, complete grading plans and specifications shall be submitted to the Director of Public Works for checking and approval prior to the issuance of any permits associated with this project. 6. Any and all offsite improvements shall be preceded by the approval of plans by the Director of Public Works and the issuance of valid encroachment permits by the Department of Public Works. In addition, applicant shall post a surety to guarantee the installation of required offsite improvements. Such offsite improvements shall include, but not be limited to, concrete sidewalks in an appropriate size and configuration and city standard driveway approaches. 7. 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 the grading permit. 8. Landscaping maintenance on Abronia Trail, Sunset Lane and El Camino shall be provided by the property owner. 9. All private driveways and parking lots shall be inspected by the Department of Public Works and a standard inspection fee shall be paid prior to grading permit issuance. 10. Complete parcel map shall be submitted to the Director of Public Works for checking and approval prior to the issuance of any permits associated with this project. 11. Prior to final map approval, applicant shall provide for the pay- off or reapportionment of any existing city assessments against the subject property. 12. Building pad elevations as shown on the tentative parcel map are subject to review and modification in accordance with Chapter 27 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code. SRS/tm 4