HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1711PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1711
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, SETTING FORTH ITS FINDINGS AND
APPROVING A TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBDIVIDING AN EXISTING
21,780 SQUARE FOOT LOT INTO TWO (2) 10,890 SQUARE FOOT
LOTS LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF RAMONA AVENUE, 125 FEET
NORTH OF ALESSANDRO DRIVE.
CASE NO. PM 28291
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert,
California, did on the 21st day of November, 1995, hold a duly noticed
public hearing to consider the request of KEN STEMMER for the above
noted parcel map on property more particularly described as:
APN 625-093-002
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. 95-105," 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 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. 1711
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. 28291, subject to the attached conditions.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm
Desert Planning Commission, held on this 21st day of November, 1995, by
the following vote, to wit:
AYES: CAMPBELL, FERNANDEZ, JONATHAN, BEATY
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: FERGUSON
ABSTAIN: NONE
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PAUL BEATY, Chairpe on
ATTEST:
PHILIP DRELL, Acting Secretary
Palm Desert Planning Commission
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1711
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. PM 28291
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. 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.
3. 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.
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 and 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. Payment of parks dedication fee in lieu of land dedication as per
Ordinance No. 328.
6. That a minimum 20 foot wide access easement to the rear lot be
provided to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works.
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.
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.
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1711
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.
4. As required under Section 12.16 and 26.44 of the Palm Desert
Municipal Code, all existing utilities shall be placed underground
per each respective utility district's recommendation. If
determined to be unfeasible, the applicant shall submit to the
city, in a form acceptable to the city attorney, surety in an
amount equal to the estimated construction costs for the subject
undergrounding.
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.
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. 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.
9. Prior to final map approval, applicant shall provide for the pay-
off or reapportionment of any existing city assessments against
the subject property.
Riverside County Fire Department:
1. This variance will have no impact on the delivery of fire
protection services. Should these new parcels ever become
commercial zoned fire department requirements will be placed on
them at time of development.
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