HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 2025PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2025
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
FOUR PARCELS TOTALING 2.72 ACRES INTO 9 SINGLE-FAMILY LOTS.
PROPERTY IS LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF PORTOLA AVENUE, 300
FEET SOUTH OF FAIRWAY DRIVE. PROPERTY IS ALSO DESCRIBED AS 46-
200 PORTOLA AVENUE AND A.P.N. NO(s). 625-203-016, 108, 022, 023.
CASE NO. TT 29692
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on
the 7th day of November, 2000 hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the request
by RINCON ENTERPRISES, LLC 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. 00-24," 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.
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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 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 Tentative Tract Map No. 29692 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 7th day of November, 2000, by the following vote, to
wit:
AYES: CAMPBELL, FINERTY, JONATHAN, LOPEZ, BEATY
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE (12,44
ATTEST:
PHILIP DRELL, Secretary
Palm Desert Planning Commission
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PAUL R. BEATY, ChairperSj6n
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. TT 29692
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
5. 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.
6. All sidewalk plans shall be reviewed and approved by the department of public
works prior to architectural review commission submittal.
7. All utilities shall be undergrounded.
8. 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 appropriate watering times, fertilization and pruning for various
times of the year for the specific materials to be planted, as well as periodic
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replacement of materials. All to be consistent with the Property Maintenance
Ordinance (Ordinance No. 801) and the approved landscape plan.
9. 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.
10. 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
20 feet
Side Yard Setback
20 feet combined, min.
8'
Street Side Yards Setback
15 feet
Height
1 Story (18') * *
Max Lot Coverage
35%
** All homes are subject to approval by the Architectural Review Commission.
11. The applicant shall install 6' perimeter block walls with a decorative finish on both
sides (i.e. split -face block, slump stone block or stucco finish or combination
thereof). Where necessary along the east property, the applicant shall construct an
8' block wall to achieve 6' in height from the highest adjacent grade, only after
securing approval from the adjacent property owner(s).
Department of Public Works:
1. 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.
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.
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 or the
recordation of the tract map.
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.
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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 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.
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. 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.
9. As required by the Palm Desert Municipal Code, all existing overhead utilities shall be
placed underground or an assessment district joined as identified in Section
25.56.120 if deemed to be economically unfeasible by the City Engineer.
10. 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.
11. Landscape installation on the property frontage shall be water efficient in nature and
shall be in accordance with the City of Palm Desert landscape design standards.
Landscaping maintenance for said landscape shall be provided through a property
owners association. Applicant shall be responsible for executing a declaration of
Conditions, Covenants and Restrictions, which shall be approved by the City of Palm
Desert and recorded with the County Recorder. The declaration shall specify: (a) the
applicant shall oversee the formation of a property owners association; (b) the
property owners association shall be formed prior to the recordation of the tract map;
and the aforementioned landscaping maintenance shall be the responsibility of the
property owners association.
12. Applicant shall comply with the provisions of Municipal Code Section 24.12, Fugitive
Dust Control as well as Section 24.20, Stormwater Management and Discharge
Control.
13. In accordance with Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 26.44, complete grading
plans/site improvement plans and specifications shall be submitted to the Director of
Public Works for checking and approval prior to issuance of any permits.
14. Waiver of access rights to Portola Avenue except at the approved location shall be
granted on the final map.
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15. 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 width at 44 feet on Portola Avenue shall be offered for dedication on the final
map
16. Proposed building pad elevations are subject to review and modification in accordance
with Chapter 27 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code.
17. A traffic control plan must be submitted to, and approved by, the Director of Public
Works prior to the placement of any pavement markings associated with the
construction of this project.
Riverside County Fire Department:
1. 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 Article 87.
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 1 500 for single family.
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 less than 25' nor more than 200' single family from
any portion of the building(s) as measured along approved vehicular travelways.
5. Water Plans must be approved by the Fire Marshal and include verification that the
water system will produce the required fire flow.
6. 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.
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7. Whenever access into private property is controlled through use of gates, barriers
or other means provisions shall be made to install a "Knox Box" key over -ride
system to allow for emergency vehicle access. Minimum gate width shall be 16'
with a minimum vertical clearance of 13'6".
8. All buildings shall have illuminated addresses of a size approved by the city.
9. Conditions subject to change with adoption of new codes, ordinances, laws or
when building permits are not obtained within twelve months.
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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 29692
APPLICANT/PROJECT SPONSOR: Rincon Enterprises, LLC P.O. Box 5005, Rancho
Mirage, CA 92270
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/LOCATION:
Tentative Tract Map allowing the subdivision of four parcels totaling 2.72 acres into 9
single family Tots located on the east side of Portola Avenue, 300 feet south of Fairway
Drive, Palm Desert, California (APN(s): 625-230-016, 018, 022, 012).
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.
NOVEMBER 7, 2000
PHILIP DRELL DATE
DIRECTOR OF OMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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