HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 2174PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2174
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND A 3-LOT PARCEL MAP
FOR THREE DETACHED, ONE-STORY SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENCES ON A VACANT R-3 LOT ON THE EAST SIDE
OF OCOTILLO DRIVE APPROXIMATELY 110 FEET SOUTH
OF TUMBLEWEED LANE, 45-500 OCOTILLO DRIVE; CASE
NOS. CUP 02-32 AND PM 31013
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on
the 17th day of December, 2002, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider a request
by NOGLE ONUFER ASSOCIATES ARCHITECTS FOR LINDQUIST DEVELOPMENT for
the above mentioned; 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. 02-60," in that the Director of Community Development has determined that
the project is a Class 3 Categorical Exemption and no further documentation 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 its granting approval of said
conditional use permit and parcel map:
1. The location of the conditional use permit and parcel map is in accord with
the objectives of the municipal code and the purpose of the district in which
the site is located.
2. The proposed location of the conditional use and the conditions under which
it would be operated or maintained will not be detrimental to the public
health, safety, or welfare, or be materially injurious to properties or
improvements in the vicinity.
3. The proposed conditional use and parcel map will comply with each of the
applicable provisions of the municipal code.
4. The proposed conditional use and parcel map comply with the goals,
objectives, and policies of the city's general plan.
5. That the density of the proposed parcel map is consistent wit applicable
general and specific plans.
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6. The site is physically suitable for the type and density of development
proposed.
7. The density of the parcel map and the proposed improvements will not cause
substantial environmental damage or substantially and unavoidably injure
fish or wildlife or their habitat.
8. The design of the parcel map and 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.
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 CUP 02-32 and Parcel Map 31013 is hereby granted,
subject to the attached conditions.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
Planning Commission, held on this 17th day of December, 2002, by the following vote, to
wit:
AYES: CAMPBELL, JONATHAN, LOPEZ, TSCHOPP, FINERTY
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
SONIA CAMPBELL, Vice Chairperson
A,Lpt
PHILIP DRELL,tSecretary
Palm Desert Planning Commission
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NOS. CUP 02-32 AND PM 31013
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. Construction of a portion of said project shall commence within one year 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 statues nor is force, or which hereafter may be in force.
4. Prior to the 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. The project shall be subject to all applicable fees at time of issuance of building
permits including, but not limited to, Art in Public Places, TUMF, School Mitigation
and Housing Mitigation fees.
6. The development standards and setbacks shall be as shown on the approved plans
on file with the Department of Community Development.
7. The project shall provide 6 foot high perimeter block wall along the east property
line.
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Department of Public Works:
1. Any storm drain construction associated with 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.
2. 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.
3. 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 shall
be reviewed and approved by the Director of Public Works and a surety posted to
guarantee the installation of all required offsite improvements prior to issuance of
a grading permit. Such improvements shall include, but not be limited to, minimum
six foot wide concrete sidewalk and city standard concrete drive approach. "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.
4. All private driveway and parking lot construction shall be inspected by the
engineering department and a standard inspection fee paid prior to the issuance of
a grading permit.
5. Perimeter landscaping maintenance shall be the responsibility of the property
owner. Landscape treatment shall be water efficient in nature.
6. Applicant shall comply with the provisions of Municipal Code Section 24.12, Fugitive
Dust Control.
7. 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 associated with this
project. Preliminary landscape plans shall be submitted concurrently with grading
plans.
8. Size, number and location of driveways shall be to the specifications of the
Department of Public Works with only three driveway approaches to serve this
property.
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9. Any and all offsite improvements shall be preceded by the approval of plans by the
Director of Public Works and the issuance of a valid encroachment permit by the
Department of Public Works.
10. 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.
11. Proposed building pad elevations are subject to review and modification in
accordance with Title 27 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code.
12. A Final Map is required prior to issuance of any permits.
Riverside County Fire Department:
1. With respect to the conditions of approval regarding the above referenced project,
Fire Department recommends the following fire protection measures be provided
in accordance with City Municipal Codes, NFPA, UFC, and UBC or any recognized
fire protection standards.
The Fire Department is required to set a minimum fire flow for the remodel or
construction of all buildings per UFC 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 materials are placed on the job site.
3. Provide or show there exists a water system capable of providing a gpm flow of
1500 gpm for commercial buildings.
4. The required fire flow shall be available from a wet barrel Super Hydrant(s) (4" x 2-
1/2" x 2-1/2"), located not less than 25' nor more than 200' from any portion of a
commercial building measured via vehicular travelway.
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 Tess
than 24' of unobstructed width and 13'6" of vertical clearance. Where parallel
parking is required on both sides of the street the roadway must be 36' wide and 32'
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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).
7 Conditions subject to change with adoption of new codes, ordinances, laws, or
when building permits are not obtained within 12 months.
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