HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1825PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1825
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A PARCEL MAP
TO SUBDIVIDE A .6 ACRE PARCEL INTO TWO PARCELS, AND
AN ADJUSTMENT TO ALLOW (2)13,068 SQUARE FOOT
PARCELS IN THE R-1 14,000 ZONE. PROPERTY IS LOCATED
AT SOUTHEAST CORNER OF DE ANZA WAY AND SAN
PASCUAL (APN 627-171-001).
CASE NO. TPM 28630, ADJ 97-8
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on
the 5th day of August, 1997, hold a duly noticed public hearing and continued public
hearing on August 19, 1997, to a consider a request by PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY of the above mentioned; 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. 95-105," in that the Director of Community Development has determined that the
adjustment is a Class 5 categorical exemption and the parcel map is a Class 15 categorical
exemption for purposes of CEQA 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 to exist to justify granting approval of said parcel
map:
PARCEL MAP:
1. That the proposed map is consistent with applicable general and specific plans.
2. That the design or improvements of the proposed map 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 of the parcel map 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 parcel or the type of improvements is not likely to cause
serious public health problems.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1825
ADJUSTMENT:
1. The strict or literal interpretation and enforcement of the specified regulation
would result in a particular difficulty and unnecessary physical hardship
inconsistent with the objectives of the Zoning Ordinance.
2. That there are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions
applicable to the property involved or that do not apply generally to other
properties of the same vicinity.
3. The strict or literal interpretation and enforcement of the specified regulation
would deprive the applicant of the privileges enjoyed by the owners of other
properties in the same vicinity and zone.
4. That the granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public health,
safety, or welfare, or materially injurious to the properties or improvements in
the vicinity.
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 approval of the Tentative Parcel Map 28630 and Adjustment 97-8 is
hereby granted for reasons subject to the attached conditions.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert Planning
Commission, held on this 19th day of August, 1997, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: BEATY, CAMPBELL, FERNANDEZ, JONA_HAN, FERGUSON
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
EST:
PHILIP DRELL, ecretary
Palm Desert Planning Commission
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GUSON, Chairperson
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1825
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NOS. TPM 28630, ADJ 97-8
Department of Community Development:
1. The development of the property shall conform substantially with exhibits on file with
the Department of Community Development, as modified by the following conditions.
2. All requirements of any law, ordinance or regulation of the state, city and any other
applicable government entity, shall be complied with as part of this map.
3. Recording of final map shall take place within 2 years of the date of this approval
unless an extension of time is granted; otherwise said approval shall become null,
void and of no effect whatsoever.
4. All development shall conform to standards in Section 25.16 of the City's Zoning
Ordinance.
5. Each parcel shall have a residence with a minimum of 2,000 square feet of living
area, exclusive of garage.
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.
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.
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1825
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:
No Fire Department Conditions.
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