HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 1949PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1949
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO CITY
COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
ALLOWING GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION OF A 3,200
SQUARE FOOT SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING ON A 7.5 ACRE
SITE IN THE HILLSIDE PLANNED RESIDENTIAL ZONE, 72-275
UPPER WAY WEST.
CASE NO. HDPP 99-2
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on
the 5th day of October, 1999, hold a duly noticed public hearing, which was continued to
October 19, 1999, to consider the request of MR. BILL CARVER for approval of a hillside
development plan to allow construction of a 3,200 square foot single family home on a 7.5
acre site within the Hillside Planned Residential zone generally located west of the Palm
Valley Storm Channel, more particularly described as APN 628-130-010 and 628-130-012;
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 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 proposed site grading, architecture and landscaping complies with the
intent and specific requirements of the Hillside Planned Residential District to
blend with the natural terrain to the greatest possible extent.
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.
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2. That the Planning Commission does hereby recommend to City Council
approval of Hillside Development Plan No. 99-2, subject to the conditions
attached hereto.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert Planning
Commission, held on this 19th day of October, 1999, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: BEATY, CAMPBELL, FINERTY, JONATHAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: LOPEZ
ATTEST:
PHILIP DRELL, ecretary
Palm Desert PIa ning Commission
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SABBY J • i ' Hi N, Chairperson
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1949
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. HDPP 99-2
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. All disturbed areas in excess of the designated 11,000 square foot building pad shall
be renaturalized with rock and plant material to blend with the surrounding
undisturbed slopes as determined by the Architectural Review Commission and
Director of Community Development.
4. All utilities serving the site should be installed underground.
5. That all project landscaping be designed to blend with the natural hillside. Plan to be
approved by the Architectural Review Commission.
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 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.
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.
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4. In accordance with Palm 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 Tess 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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