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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 2197PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2197 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP TO SUBDIVIDE THREE EXISTING LOTS COMPRISING 23,415 SQUARE FEET INTO TWO SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL: THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF GOLETA AVENUE AND DEEP CANYON ROAD. CASE NO. TPM 31262 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, Califomia, did on the 1st day of April 2003, hold a duly noticed public hearing to a consider a request by the CITY OF PALM DESERT PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 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 15 (Minor Land Divisions) categorical exemption for purposes of CEQA 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 granting approval of said tentative parcel map: 1. That the design or improvements of the proposed map is consistent with applicable general and specific plans. 2. That the site is physically suitable for residential development. 3. 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. 4. That the design of the parcel or the type of improvements is not likely to cause serious public health problems. 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. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2197 2. That approval of the Tentative Parcel Map 31262 is hereby granted for reasons subject to the attached conditions. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert Planning Commission, held on this 1st day of April, 2003, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: FINERTY, JONATHAN, LOPEZ, TSCHOPP, CAMPBELL NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ATTEST: PHILIP DRELL, 4ecretary Palm Desert Planning Commission 7/'27 -SONIA CAMPBELL, Chairperson" 2 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2197 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL CASE NO. TPM 31262 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. All requirements of any law, ordinance or regulation of the state, city and any other applicable govemment entity, shall be complied with as part of this map. 3. Recording of final map shall take place within 2 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. 4. All development on the properties shall conform to development standards in Section 25.16.050 (R-1 Single Family Residential District) of the City's Zoning Ordinance. 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. 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. 3 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2197 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 formed prior to the recordation of the Parcel Map; and (c) the aforementioned landscaping shall be the responsibility of the property owners association. 10. All landscaping shall conform to Section 24.04 "Water -Efficient Landscape" of the Palm Desert Municipal Code. 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. Preliminary landscaping plans shall be submitted concurrently with grading plans. 4 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2197 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. Reciprocal OW access agreements shall be recorded for all parcels, with all adjacent parcels, prior to issuance of permits. 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 Cook Street. • 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. 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. 5 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2197 Fire Department: 1. With respect to the conditions of approval regarding the above referenced project, the fire department recommends the following fire protection measures be provided in accordance with City Municipal Code, 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 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 1500 for single family. 4. The required fire flow shall be available from a wet barrel 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) measured via vehicular travelway. 5. Verify there is a fire hydrant within 200 of lots or house location on lots 6. Conditions subject to change with adoption of new codes, ordinances, laws, or when building permits are not obtained within twelve months. All questions regarding the meaning of these conditions shall be referred to the Fire Marshall's Office at (760) 346-1870. 6