HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1586PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1586
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA. APPROVING A TENTATIVE TRACT MAP
10 SUBDIVIDE 7.79 ACRES INTO 28 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS.
LOLA I EU ON THE SOUTH SIDE. OF HOVLEY LANE 730 FEET WFST
Of POR1OLA AVENUE
CASE NO. TT 27561
WHEREAS. the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert,
California, did on the 2lst day of July, 1992, hold a duly noticed public
hearing to consider the request of JASCORP for the above mentioned project;
and
WHEREAS, said application has complied with the requirements of the
"City of Palm Desert Procedure for Implementation of the California
Lnvironmental Quality Act, Resolution No. 80-89." in that the director of
community development has determined that the project will not have a
significant impact on the environment and has been previously assessed as
part of TT 17994 and no further documentation is necessary; 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 as
justified in the staff report For TT 27561, dated July 21, 1992. on file in
the department of community development, to exist the approve the tentative
tract map:
(a) That the proposed rnap is consistent with applicable general and
specific plans.
(b) That the design or improvement of the proposed subdivision is
consistent with applicable general and specific plans.
(c) That the site is physically suitable for the type of development.
(d) That the site is physically suitable for the proposed density of
development.
(e) 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.
(f) That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements is
not likely to cause serious public health problems.
(g) 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
commission 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.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1586
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. TT 27561, 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 August, 1992, by the following
vote, to wit::
AYES: DOWNS, JONATHAN, RICHARDS, SPIEGEL, WHITLOCK
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
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RAM A. DIAZ, Sec et
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CAROL WHITLOCK, Chairperson
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1586
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. TT 27561
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. That pursuant to the State Map Act, said approval shall be in effect
for two years.
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 statues 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 frorn 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. That the setbacks and coverage limits for single family dwellings in
this project shall be as required in the R-1 zone for 8,000 square foot
minimum lot area as prescribed in Section 25.16.050 of the zoning
ordinance.
6. That during construction a fence be erected along the west limit of
Wimbledon Court southerly extending across Winterhaven Circle to
prevent access of construction vehicles through the existing
Winterhaven development unless an agreement is otherwise executed.
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. Fees previously paid on subject
property may be credited against current fees.
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2. Storm drain construction and retention area design shall be contingent.
upon a drainage study and design 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.
Fees previously paid on subject property may be credited against
current fees.
4. Full private improvements, as specified in Sections 26.40 and 26.44 of
the Palm Desert Municipal Code. shall be installed in accordance with
applicable city standards.
5. Improvement plans for water and sewer systems shall be approved by the
respective service districts with "as -built" plans submitted to the
Departrnent of Public Works prior to project final.
6. All public and private improvements shall be inspected by the
Departrnent of Public Works and a standard inspection fee shall be paid
prior to issuance of grading permits.
7. Landscaping maintenance on Hovley Lane shall be provided by the
homeowners association.
t3. Waiver of access to Hovley Lane except at approved locations shall be
granted on the Final Map.
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. 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.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. 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.
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14. 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.
15. Property lines for the individual lots proposed by this subdivision
shall be located at top of slope where applicable.
16. As required under Section 12.16 and Section 26.44 of the Pa I m Desert
Municipal Code, all existing utilities shall be undergrounded per each
respective utility districts recommendation. If determined to be
unfeasible. applicant shall agree to participate in any future utility
undergrounding district.
11. Applicant shall agree to contribute their fair share of the assessed
costs for the Cook Street Extension, Interstate 10 interchange and
Bridge Fund.
County Fire Marshal:
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 flow of 1500 for single family. 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 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 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' for
single family, 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. 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 he issued
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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.
Plans shall conform to the 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". "System has been
designed to provide a minimum gallon per minute flow of 1500.
1. 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 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. City
standards may be more restrictive. Plan submitted is substandard.
Cul-de-sacs shall be minimum of 45 feet radius.
8. 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 Knox Box over -ride system capable of opening the gate when
activated by a special key located in emergency vehicles. Devices
shall be equipped with backup power facilities to operate in the event
of power failure. A11 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".
9. A dead end single access over 500' in length will require a secondary
access, sprinklers or other mitigative measure. Plan submitted is
substandard. Applicant to provide east half of area map. This may
solve second access problem if there is a second access provided to
Hovley Lane or adjacent development.
10. 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.
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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