HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1902PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1902
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A HILLSIDE
DEVELOPMENT PLAN ALLOWING GRADING AND
CONSTRUCTION OF A 5,600 SQUARE FOOT SINGLE FAMILY
DWELLING ON A FIVE ACRE SITE IN THE HILLSIDE PLANNED
RESIDENTIAL ZONE, 47-075 SOUTHCLIFF ROAD, APN 628-
120-002.
CASE NO. HDPP 98-2
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on
the 20th day of October, 1998, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the request
of MR. EDDIE AHMAD BABAI for approval of a hillside development plan to allow
construction of a 5,600 square foot single family home on a five acre site within the Hillside
Planned Residential zone generally located west of the Palm Valley Storm Channel, more
particularly described as APN 628-120-002; 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 :ire,.+or of Community Development has determined that the project
is a Class 3 categorical exemption; 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 its actions, as described below:
1. The proposal is consistent with the adopted Palm Desert General Plan and
West Hills Specific Plan.
2. The proposal complies with the intent and specific requirements of the Hillside
Planned Residential District.
3. The proposal will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or general
welfare, or be materially injurious to properties for 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 the Planning Commission does hereby approve Hillside Development Plan
No. 98-2, subject to the conditions attached hereto.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1902
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert Planning
Commission, held on this 3rd day of November, 1998, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: BEATY, FERNANDEZ, JONATHAN, CAMPBELL
NOES: FINERTY
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
PHILIP DRELL, Secretary
Palm Desert Planning Commission
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SONIA M. CAMPBELL, Chairperson
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1902
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. HDPP 98-2
Department of Community Development:
1. The development of the property described herein shall conform to approved exhibits
on file in the Department of Community Development and shall be subject to the
restrictions and limitations set forth herein which are in addition to all the
requirements, limitations and restrictions of all municipal ordinances and state and
federal statutes now in force, or which hereafter may be in force.
2. Applicant shall receive approval from the Riverside County Health Department for an
on -site septic disposal system prior to issuance of building permits.
3. That all disturbed slope areas and the existing pad area and driveway be renaturalized
to blend in with the surrounding undisturbed slopes.
4. That the dwelling height and design be substantially consistent with that given
preliminary approval by the Architectural Review Commission at its September 22,
1998 meeting.
5. That the perimeter landscaping be designed to blend with the natural hillside. Plan
to be approved by Architectural Review Commission.
6. That the existing dwelling be removed from the site prior to issuance of any
occupancy permit for the new dwelling.
7. That the colors shall be as shown on the color sample board dated November 3,
1998.
8. In addition to all normal development fees, the applicant shall be subject to the
double permit fee provision of the grading ordinance as a result of past illegal grading
activity.
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1902
Department of Public Works:
1. Any storm drain/retention area construction shall be contingent upon a drainage study
prepared by the registered civil engineer that is reviewed and approved by the
Department of Public Works.
2. In accordance with Paim 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.
3. Proposed pad elevations 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.
4. In accordance with Paim Desert Municipal Code Section 25.15, all manufactured
slopes shall be planted or otherwise protected from the effects of storm water runoff
and erosion within thirty days after completion.
Riverside County Fire Department:
1. Access will not have an up or down grade of more than 15%.
2. Access will not be less than 20 feet wide.
3. Access will be free of sharp confined turns, 45 feet outside radius.
4. An approved turnaround shall be provided at all building sites.
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