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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1915PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1915 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, SUBDIVIDING 4.29 ACRES INTO 15 SINGLE-FAMILY LOTS. PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT 73-401 HOVLEY LANE WEST OR ALSO DESCRIBED AS A.P.N. 622-020- 038. CASE NO. TT 29045 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on the 16th day of March, 1999 hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the request by LA PALOMA HOMES, INC., for approval of the above described 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 will have no adverse 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 approval of the 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. The design of the subdivision or the proposed improvements are not likely to cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidable injure fish or wildlife or their habitat. 6. That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements are 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. 1915 8. That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements will not restrict solar access to the property. WHEREAS, in the review of this tentative tract map and precise plan/conditional use permit the Planning Commission has considered the effect of the contemplated action on the housing needs of the region for purposes of balancing these needs against the public service needs of the residents of the City of Palm Desert and its environs, with available fiscal and environmental resources. 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 above described Tentative Tract Map No. 29045 is hereby approved, subject to the attached conditions. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert Planning Commission, held on this 16th day of March, 1999, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: BEATY, CAMPBELL, FINERTY, LOPEZ, JONATHAN NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ATTEST: PHILIP DRELL4 ecretary Palm Desert Planning Commission SABBY JO N, Chairperson 2 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1915 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL CASE NO. TT 29045 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. Recordation of the final map shall occur within 24 months 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 Sunline Transit Authority 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. All sidewalk plans shall be reviewed and approved by the department of public works prior to architectural review commission submittal. 6. All utilities shall be underground. 7. Applicant agrees to maintain the landscaping required to be installed pursuant to these conditions. Applicant will enter into an agreement to maintain said landscaping for the life of the project, which agreement shall be notarized and which agreement shall be recorded. It is the specific intent of the parties that this condition and agreement run with the land and bind successors and assigns. The final landscape plan shall include a Tong -term maintenance program specifying among other matters 3 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1915 appropriate watering times, fertilization and pruning for various times of the year for the specific materials to be planted, as well as periodic replacement of materials. All to be consistent with the Property Maintenance Ordinance (Ordinance No. 801) and the approved landscape plan. 8. The project shall be subject to all applicable fees at time of issuance of permits including, but not limited to, Fringe Toad Lizard, Art in Public Places, TUMF and school mitigation fees. 9. Project shall comply with requirements of Section 25.16.060 of the Zoning Ordinance, including but not limited to the following: Front Setback 20 feet Rear Setback 15 feet Side Yard Setback 14' combined, min. 5 Street Side Yards Setback 10 feet Max Height 18 feet (one-story) Max Lot Coverage 35% Department of Public Works: 10. Drainage fees, in accordance with Section 26.49 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code and Palm Desert Ordinance Number 653, shall be paid prior to recordation of final map. 11. Storm drain/retention area design and 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 prior to start of construction. 12. 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. 13. 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. 14. 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 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 recordation of final map. Such of f site 4 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1915 improvements shall include, but not be limited to, curb and gutter, asphalt paving and concrete sidewalk in an appropriate size and configuration. "As -built" plans shall be submitted to, and approved by, the Director of Public Works prior to the acceptance of the improvements by the city. 15. Improvement plans for water and sewer systems shall be approved by the respective service districts with "as -built" plans submitted to the Department of Public Works prior to project final. 16. All public improvements shall be inspected by the Department of Public Works and a standard inspection fee shall be paid prior to issuance of grading permits. 17. Landscaping maintenance on Hovley Lane shall be provided by the homeowners association. If no homeowners association is formed for this project, the property shall be annexed into the existing Lighting and Landscape Maintenance District. Applicant shall be responsible for all costs associated with the subject annexation. Fees required for the annexation process shall be deposited with the city at time of final map submittal. Subject landscaping shall be drought tolerant in nature. 18. 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. 19. As required by Sections 26.32 and 26.44 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code, and in accordance with the Circulation Network of the City's General Plan half -street right-of-way at 44 feet on Hovley Lane and full right-of-way at 52 feet on the proposed residential street shall be offered for dedication on the final map. 20. Traffic safety striping shall be installed to the specifications of the Director of Public Works. A traffic control plan must be submitted to, and approved by, the Director of Public Works prior to the placement of any pavement markings. 21. 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. 22. 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 permits. 23. 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. 5 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1915 24. 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. 25. 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. 26. Waiver of access to Hovley Lane except at approved locations shall be granted on the final map. 27. Hovley Lane street improvements shall be based on City of Palm Desert Project No. 509-87 design criteria. 28. Applicant shall comply with provisions of Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 24.12, Fugitive Dust Control as well as Section 24.20, Stormwater Management and Discharge Control. 29. 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 # CAS000002) for storm water discharges associated with construction. Riverside County Fire Department: 30. With respect to the conditions of approval regarding the above referenced plan check, the Fire Department recommends the following fire protection measures be provided in accordance with City Municipal Code, NFPA, UFC, and UBC and/or recognized Fire Protection Standards: The Fire Department is required to set a minimum fire flow for the remodel or construction of all commercial buildings per Uniform Fire Code Sec. 10.301 C. 31. 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. 32. 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 200 PSI residual operating pressure. 33. 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' single family from any portion 6 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1915 of the building(s) as measured along approved vehicular travelways. Hydrants installed below 3000' elevation shall be of the "wet barrel" type. 34. 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. 35. Certain designated areas will be required to be maintained as fire lanes and shall be clearly marked by painting and/or signs approved by the Fire Marshall. 36. 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 not be 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 turn -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. 37. Contact the Fire Department for a final inspection prior to occupancy. 38. All new residences/dwellings are required to have illuminated residential addresses meeting both City and Fire Department approval. Shake shingle roofs are no longer permitted in the Cities of Indian Wells, Rancho Mirage or Palm Desert. 7 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1915 EXHIBIT A Pursuant to Title 14, Division 6, Article 6 (commencing with section 15070) of the California Code of Regulations. NEGATIVE DECLARATION CASE NO: TT 29045 APPLICANT/PROJECT SPONSOR: PROJECT DESCRIPTION/LOCATION: La Paloma Homes Inc. PO Box 10179 Palm Desert, CA 92255 Tentative Tract Map allowing the construction of 15 single family homes on 4.29 acres, located on the south side of Hovley Lane West, between Monterey and Portola Avenues, Palm Desert, California (APN: 622-020-038), 73-401 Hovley Lane West. The Director of the Department of Community Development, City of Palm Desert, California, has found that the described project will not have a significant effect on the environment. A copy of the Initial Study has been attached to document the reasons in support of this finding. Mitigation measures, if any, included in the project to avoid potentially significant effects, may also be found attached. n PHILIP DRELL arch 16 1999 DATE DIRECTOR OF CSMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 8