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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 2051PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2051 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, SETTING FORTH ITS FINDINGS AND APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 30042 LOCATED NORTH AND SOUTH OF GERALD FORD DRIVE WEST OF COOK STREET DIVIDING 134.3 ACRES INTO 20 LOTS FOR BUSINESS/INDUSTRIAL PURPOSES. CASE NO. PM 30042 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on the 20th day of March, 2001, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the request of AMERICAN REALTY TRUST for the above mentioned 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 has been previously assessed and that no further review 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 approving the parcel map: 1. That the proposed map is consistent with applicable General Plan, specific plans and Wonder Palms Commercial Center Development Plan. 2. That the design or improvement of the proposed parcel map is consistent with applicable General and North Sphere Specific Plans and the Wonder Palms Commercial Center Development Plan. 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 parcel map 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 parcel map 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. 2051 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. 30042, subject to the attached conditions. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert Planning Commission, held on this 20th day of March, 2001, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: CAMPBELL, FINERTY, JONATHAN, TSCHOPP, LOPEZ NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ATTEST: PHILIP DRELLI Secretary Palm Desert P anning Commission 2 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2051 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL CASE NO. PM 30042 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 map occur within two years of the date of this 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 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 Commission City Fire Marshal Public Works Department Evidence of said permit or clearance from the above agencies shall be presented to the Department of Building & Safety at the time of issuance of a building permit for the use contemplated herewith. 5. Development of lots contained within the subject map shall be subject to the provisions of DA 97-2. Department of Public Works: 1. 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. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2051 2. 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. In addition, the project shall provide for the design and construction of traffic signal systems at the intersections of the Gerald Ford Drive and the proposed interior roadway. Signalization fees may be used as credit against design and construction cost, subject to City Council approval. 3. The project shall be subject to Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fees (TUMF). Payment of said fees shall be at the time of building permit issuance. 4. 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. 5. 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. 6. 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. 7. 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. 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. In accordance with the Circulation Network of the Palm Desert General Plan, installation of a median island in Gerald Ford Drive and Cook Street shall be provided. Landscape treatment shall be water efficient in nature and shall be in accordance with the City of Palm Desert landscape design standards. Landscaping maintenance for the required median island shall be provided through a property owners association. Applicant shall be responsible for executing a declaration of Conditions, Covenants and Restrictions, which declaration 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 4 J PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2051 formed prior to the recordation of the Parcel Map; and (c) the aforementioned landscaping shall be the responsibility of the property owners association. 10. Landscape installation on the property frontages shall be water efficient in nature and maintenance shall be provided in the same manner specified above. 11. 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. 12. The location and permitted movements of all parcel entry points shall be subject to the review and approval of the Director of Public Works. 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. In addition to all standard engineering design parameters, the plan shall address appropriate circulation -related issues. 14. Waiver of access rights to Cook Street, Gerald Ford Drive and proposed interior streets, except at approved locations shall be granted on the parcel map. 15. 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 as well as sidewalk in an appropriate size and configuration along Gerald Ford Drive and the proposed interior roadway. Construction of acceleration/deceleration lanes for the project entries. " Construction of transit facilities as may be required by Sunline Transit Agency. Rights -of -way as may be necessary for the construction of required public improvements shall be provided on the parcel map. 16. Applicant shall be responsible for the implementation of those traffic impact mitigation measures identified in the Wonder Palms Commercial Center Circulation Impact Study prepared by Endo Engineering and approved by the City of Palm Desert Public Works Department. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2051 17. Traffic safety striping shall be provided 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. 18. Proposed building pad elevations are subject to review and modification in accordance with Chapter 27 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code. 19. Prior to start of construction, the applicant shall submit satisfactory evidence to the Director of Public Works of intended compliance with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination (NPDES) General Permit for storm water discharges associated with construction activity. 20. The proposed storm water retention areas shall be designed to retain storm waters associated with the increase in developed vs. undeveloped condition for a 100 year storm. 6