HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1850PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1850
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A NEGATIVE
DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND A TENTATIVE
TRACT MAP FOR AN 18-LOT SINGLE-FAMILY SUBDIVISION ON
TEN ACRES SOUTHWEST OF DELLA ROBBIA LANE
CASE NO. TT 28750
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on
the 3rd day of March, 1998, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the above
request by SUNLITE DEVELOPMENT, INC.; 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 tentative tract map will not have a significant negative impact on the environment
and a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact has been prepared; 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. That the proposed map is consistent with applicable general and specific
plans, as amended.
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 substantial and
avoidable injury to fish or wildlife in their habitat.
6. That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements are not likely
to cause serious public health problems.
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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.
8. That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements will not
restrict solar access to the property.
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 TT 28750 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 3rd day of March, 1998, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: BEATY, CAMPBELL, FERNANDEZ, FINERTY
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: JONATHAN
ATTEST:
PHILIP DRELL, Secretary
Palm Desert Planning Commission
./SONIA M. CAMPBELL, Chairperson
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. TT 28750
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. Construction of a portion of said project shall commence 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.
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 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. Standards shall be as specified in Sec. 25.16 of the municipal code, specifically
25.16.070.
6. Pad heights for the north row of lots shall follow natural terrain if construction occurs
north of identified 4,000 square feet of building envelopes.
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r.. Department of Public Works:
1. Drainage fees, in accordance with Section 26.49 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code
and Ordinance 653, shall be paid prior to recordation of tract 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 tract map or issuance of grading
permits.
3. Any storm drain/retention area 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. 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.
5. All private street construction shall be in accordance with Chapter 26 of the Palm
Desert Municipal Code and be inspected by the Department of Public Works with
a standard inspection fee paid prior to issuance of any permits associated with this
project. Maintenance of private streets shall be the responsibility of the lot owners.
6. 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.
7. Complete final tract 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.
8. Proposed pad elevations as shown on the tentative tract map are subject to review
and modification in accordance with Chapter 27 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code.
Site grading design shall include consideration of existing topography as well as
existing development adjacent to the subject site.
9. Applicant shall comply with provisions of Palm Desert Municipal code Section 12.12,
Fugitive Dust Control.
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10. Prior to the start of construction, the applicant shall submit satisfactory evidence to
the Director of Public Works of intended compliance with the National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Permit (Permit #CAS 000002) for
storm water discharges associated with construction.
Riverside County Fire Department:
1. With respect to the conditions of approval regarding the above referenced plan
check, Fire Department recommends the following fire protection measures be
provided in accordance with City Municipal Codes, appropriate NFPA Standards,
CFC, UFC, and UBC and/or recognized Fire Protection Standards:
The Fire Department is required to set a minimum fire flow for the remodei or
construction of all commercial buildings per Uniform Fire Code Sec. 10.301C.
2. 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.
3. 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.
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 Tess than 25' nor more than 200' 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. Certain designated areas will be required to be maintained as fire lanes and shall
be clearly marked by painting and/or signs as approved by the Fire Marshal.
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7 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 tum 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.
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. All controlled access devices that are not power operated shall 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 approved by the Fire Marshal. Under no
circumstances shall a single dead end access over 1300 feet be accepted.
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 single roofs are no longer
permitted in the Cities of Indian Wells, Rancho Mirage or Palm Desert.
12. As drawn, Items 7, 9 and 10 do not meet Fire Department requirements.
13. Due to the uniqueness of this piece of property and the fact that there is no other
way to access it, the secondary access requirement is rescinded with the following
mitigating factors:
a. Construction upgrade from '/Z' to 5/8" sheetrock for all construction.
b. Full 45' radius on end of cul-de-sac.
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