HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1604PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1604
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP FOR A 23 UNIT SINGLE
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PROJECT ON 2.53 ACRES AT
THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF PORTOLA AVENUE AND
SANTA ROSA WAY.
CASE NO. TT 27692
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert,
California, did on the 2nd day of February, 1993, hold a duly
noticed public hearing to consider the request of D & F DEVELOPMENT
for approval of a tentative tract map for a 23 unit single family
residential zero lot line project on 2.53 acres at the southwest
corner of Portola Avenue and Santa Rosa Way; 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 an adverse impact on the environment and a
negative declaration has been approved in connection with
previously approved tentative tract map TT 25987; 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 granting approval
of said tentative tract map:
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 Ordinances, and General Plan.
2. 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.
2. That it does hereby approved the above described
Tentative Tract Map No. TT 27692, subject to the attached
conditions.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1604
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm
Desert Planning Commission, held on this 2nd day of February, 1993,
by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COX, JONATHAN, WHITLOCK, SPIEGEL
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
R BERT A. SPIEGE
ATTEST:
RAMON A. DIAZ, Scry
Palm Desert Planni Commission
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1604
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. TT 27692
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 portion of said project shall commence 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.
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 form the following agencies:
Coachella Valley Water District
Palm Desert Architectural Commission
City Fire Marshal
Palm Desert Water & Services District
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. Trash provisions including recycling shall be approved by
applicable trash company and city prior to issuance of
building permit.
6. Applicant shall pay school impact fees as arranged by the
Desert Sands Unified School District.
7. Project shall be subject to Art in Public Places fee per
Ordinance No. 473.
8. Applicant shall emphasize drought resistant and water
conserving plant materials and irrigation technologies into
landscape plan.
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9. Second story windows facing private yards will be a minimum
sill height of 5'8" or architecturally screened to prevent
views to adjacent properties.
Department of Public Works:
1. All public works department conditions applied to Precise Plan
No. 92-2 as approved by Planning Commission Resolution No.
1572 shall be considered applicable to this project.
2. Complete final map shall be submitted as required by ordinance
for checking and approval and be recorded prior to the
issuance of any permits associated with this project.
3. Public Works Condition No. 16 of Planning Commission
Resolution No. 1572 is hereby deleted.
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 flow of 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 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' 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. 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' single family, 165' multifamily,
and 150' commercial from any portion of the building(s) as
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measured along approved vehicular travelways. The required
fire flow shall be available from any adjacent hydrant(s) in
the system.
6. 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.
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 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." "System has been designed
to provide a minimum gallon per minute flow of 1500, 2500,
3000."
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 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.
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 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
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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. A dead end single access over 500' in length will require a
secondary access, sprinklers or other mitigative measures.
(OK as shown)
11. 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. (OK as shown)
12. 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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