HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1722PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1722
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE SUBDIVISION OF 17
LOTS INTO 25 WITHIN BIGHORN GOLF CLUB.
CASE NO. TT 28287
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 and continued public hearings, to consider the request
by COLONY GATEWAY INC. c/o Robert Bein, William Frost & Associates for
said project; 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 has been
previously assessed; 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 tentative tract map:
(a) That the proposed map 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.
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. 28287, subject to the attached conditions.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1722
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm
Desert Planning Commission, held on this 5th day of March, 1996, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: CAMPBELL, JONATHAN, BEATY
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: FERNANDEZ
ABSTAIN: FERGUSON
ST:
PH I L I P DRELL , S e.CrEer7
Palm Desert Planning Commission
PAUL BEATY, Chairperson
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1722
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. TT 28287
Department of Community Development/Planning:
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. Recordation of the map shall occur within two years 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.
Applicant and/or their successor shall pay all city fees in effect
when the building permits for this development project are issued.
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 Review process
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. Setbacks shall be: front 20' straight drive, 14' side entry
garage, rear 18', side 5' minimum, 14' total.
6. Maximum height 18 feet.
7. Walls/fences and landscaping for northern tract boundary to be
reviewed by the architectural review commission (adjacent
residents to be notified of that meeting) and installed prior to
map recordation or within 18 months from recordation with proper
posting of bonds.
8. Slope bank adjacent to highest home owned by Ann Cady Cooper shall
be increased in steepness to 1 to 1 subject to report from soils
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engineer and safety precautions from someone falling down the
slope.
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 and the
approved development agreement, shall be paid prior to recordation
of final map.
2. Drainage facilities shall be provided to the specifications of the
Director of Public Works. In addition, any proposed drainage
facilities/improvements that impact the Palm Valley Channel shall
be subject to review and approval by the Coachella Valley Water
District.
3. 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. 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. At the developers option the payment of
signalization fees may be deferred until issuance of building
permits provided a security, acceptable to the City Attorney, is
posted with the city in an amount equal to the required fee.
5. Improvement plans for all improvements, public and private,shall
be reviewed and approved by the Public Works Department. The
installation of such improvements shall be inspected by the Public
Works Department and a standard inspection fee shall be paid prior
to issuance of grading permits.
6. Improvement plans for water and sewer systems shall be approved by
the respective districts with "as -built" plans submitted to the
Public Works Department prior to project final.
7. 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.
8. Complete tract map shall be submitted as required by ordinance to
the Director of Public Works for checking and approval prior to
the issuance of any building permits associated with this project.
9. 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 any
permits associated with this project.
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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. The proposed interior street
section as shown on the tentative tract map for Lot "A" (Metate
Drive) is acceptable for this project. Provisions for emergency
access for Lot "A" shall be designed to the satisfaction of the
Fire Marshal and the Director of Public Works.
11. 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. Any change in proposed building pad
elevations from those shown on the Tentative Tract Map shall be
subject to review and approval by the Palm Desert Planning
Commission as well as the Director of Public Works.
12. Applicant shall comply with provisions of Palm Desert Municipal
Code Section 12.12, Fugitive Dust Control.
13. Prior to start of construction, the applicant shall submit
satisfactory evidence to the Director of Public Works of intended
compliance with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
(NPDES) General Permit (Permit # CAS000002) for storm water
discharges associated with construction activity.
Riverside County Fire Marshal:
1. A fire flow of 1500 gpm for one hour duration at 20 psi must be
available before any combustible materials are placed on the site.
2. Provide, or show there exists, a water system capable of provide
1500 gpm for a two hour duration at 20 psi residual operating
pressure.
3. 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' from all single family structures. Distances shall cover all
portions of the buildings as measured along approved vehicular
travel ways. Hydrants installed below 3000' shall be "wet barrel"
type.
4. All buildings shall be accessible by an all-weather roadway
extending to within 150' of all portions of the exterior walls of
all buildings. The roadway shall be no less than 24' of
unobstructed width.
5. A dead end over 500' will require a secondary access.
6. All new residences are required to have illuminated residential
addresses.
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7. Shake shingle roofs are no longer permitted in the city of Palm
Desert.
8. Any questions regarding the meaning of these conditions should be
referred to the Coves Fire Marshal Office at 346-1870.
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