HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1858PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1858
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, SETTING FORTH ITS FINDINGS AND
APPROVING A TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP TO CREATE A 22.48 ACRE
GROSS (17.01 ACRES NET) PARCEL FROM THE EXISTING 88.96
ACRE GROSS (81.00 ACRES NET) SITE AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER
OF GERALD FORD DRIVE AND PORTOLA AVENUE.
CASE NO. PM 28780
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on
the 7th day of April, 1998, hold a duly noticed public hearing and continued public hearing
on May 5, 1998, to consider the request of MAINIERO, SMITH AND ASSOCIATES, INC.,
for the above 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. 97-18," in that the Director of Community Development has determined that the project
is a Class 5 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 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. 1858
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.
28780, subject to the attached conditions.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert Planning
Commission, held on this 5th day of May, 1998, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: BEATY, FERNANDEZ, FINERTY, CAMPBELL
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: JONATHAN
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
/!
PHILIP DRELL Secretary
Palm Desert P anning Commission
- SONIA M. CAMPBELL, Chairperson
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1858
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
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Department of Public Works:
1. Drainage fees in accordance with Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 26.49 and
Ordinance No. 653 shall be paid prior to issuance of permits associated with this
application.
2. Any drainage facilities construction required for this project shall be contingent upon
a drainage study prepared by a registered civil engineer that is reviewed and approved
by the Department of Public Works prior to start of construction. The subject study
shall include analysis of the upstream drainage conditions as they impact this project.
Project design shall provide for the on -site retention of the 100 year storm event.
3. Signalization fees, in accordance with City of Palm Desert Resolution Nos. 79-17 and
79-55, shall be paid prior to issuance of any permits associated with this project.
4. The project shall be subject to Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fees (TUMF).
Payment of said fees shall be at the time of building permit issuance.
5. 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 a grading permit.
6. Complete parcel map shall be submitted as required by ordinance to the Director of
Public Works for checking and approval prior to the issuance of any permits.
7. Any and all offsite improvements shall be preceded by the approval of plans and the
issuance of valid encroachment permits by the Department of Public Works.
8. As required under Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 26.28, and in accordance with
Sections 26.40 and 26.44, complete improvement plans and specifications shall be
submitted to the Director of Public Works for checking and approval before
construction of any improvements is commenced. Offsite improvement plans to be
approved by the Public Works Department and a surety posted to guarantee the
installation of required offsite improvements prior to permit issuance.
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1858
9. All public and private improvements shall be inspected by the Department of Public
Works and a standard inspection fee shall be paid prior to issuance of any permits
associated with this project.
10. Full public improvements, as required by Sections 26.40 and 26.44 of the Palm
Desert Municipal Code, shall be installed in accordance with applicable city standards
and the city's Circulation Network. Specific project related offsite/onsite
improvements shall include, but not be limited to the following:
* Construction of curb, gutter and paving along Portola Avenue.
* Rights -of -way as may be necessary for the construction of required public
improvements shall be provided on the parcel map.
Actual construction of ultimate roadway improvements associated with those parcels
not programmed for development under this project may be deferred until such time
as specific development approvals are requested. Applicant shall submit surety in a
form acceptable to the city attorney as guarantee for the future construction prior to
the recordation of the Parcel Map
Prior to the recordation of the Parcel Map, applicant shall provide for the pay-off or
reapportionment of any existing municipal assessments which impact the subject
property.
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