HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 2264PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2264
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A PARCEL MAP DIVIDING
23.6+/- ACRES INTO FOURTEEN PARCELS AND TWO LOTS ON
PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF GERALD
FORD DRIVE AND COOK STREET, 37-001 COOK STREET.
CASE NO. TPM 31515
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on
the 20th day of April, 2004, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the request of
RICK EVANS 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. 02-06," in that the Director of Community Development has determined that the project
was reviewed as part of the University Village Master Plan, the General Plan Update and the
EIR prepared therefore and Precise Plan 03-1 1; 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 parcel map:
PARCEL MAP
1. That the proposed map is consistent with applicable general plan.
2. That the design or improvement of the proposed map 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. That the design of the parcel map or the proposed improvements is not likely
to cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably
injure fish and wildlife or their habitat.
6. That the design of the subdivision 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.
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8. That the size of the lots created is sufficient so as to not negatively impact
any future passive or natural heating or cooling opportunities in the .�
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 Planning Commission in this case.
2. That the Planning Commission does hereby approve TPM 31515 on file in the
Department of Community Development, subject to conditions.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert Planning
Commission, held on this 20th day of April, 2004, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: FINERTY, LOPEZ, JONATHAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: CAMPBELL, TSCHOPP
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
PHILIP DRELL, `Secretary
Palm Desert Planning Commission
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2264
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. TPM 31515
Department of Communitv 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 map shall 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.
*sap4. Development of lots contained within the subject map shall be subject to the
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provisions of PP 03-11.
5. That this tentative parcel map shall not record until TPM 31730 has recorded.
Department of Public Works
1. Any drainage facility 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 project shall be
designed to retain storm waters associated with the increase in developed vs.
undeveloped condition for a 100 year storm.
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.
Modification of existing signals at Gerald Ford and Technology Drive, and at Cook and
Berger Circle West, may be used as credit against these fees, at the discretion of the
City Council.
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.
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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. 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 grading 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. Landscape installation on the property frontages as well as on -site shall be drought
tolerant in nature and maintenance shall be provided by the property owner.
9. Applicant shall comply with the provisions of Municipal Code Section 24.12, Fugitive Dust
Control and Section 24.20, Stormwater Management and Discharge Control.
10. 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. Preliminary
landscape plans shall be submitted for review concurrently with grading plans.
11. Proposed building pad elevations are subject to review and modification in accordance
with Chapter 27 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code.
12. 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, the city's
Circulation Network, and the University Village Offsite Street Site Plan dated November
4, 2003 including the following:
Curb, gutter, paving sidewalk on Gerald Ford Drive, Cook Street, Technology
Drive, Spine Road, and Berger Drive.
• Gerald Ford Drive shall be constructed to a half -street width of 45' on 75'
right of way minimum, plus free right tum lane onto Cook Street.
Cook Street shall be constructed to a half -street width of 51' on 75' right of
way minimum, plus free right turn lane from Gerald Ford Drive.
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Landscaped center median on Cook Street, Gerald Ford Drive, and University
Drive.
Signal modifications at Cook and Berger Circle West, Gerald Ford and Technology
Drive.
Right turn lanes at all entrances.
Construct continuous auxiliary right turn acceleration/deceleration lane from
Gerald Ford Drive to Berger Circle West.
Construction of a bus facility with turnout as required by Sunline Transit Agency.
Construct a free right turn lane with deceleration and acceleration lanes on the
southwest corner of Cook Street and Gerald Ford Drive.
Ultimate street improvements on Cook Street and Gerald Ford Drive shall be installed
prior to the issuance of any certificate of occupancy for Phase 1. Ultimate Street
improvements on Technology Drive, Spine Road, and Berger Drive shall be installed prior
to the issuance of any certificate of occupancy for any subsequent phase.
Rights -of -way necessary for the installation of the above referenced improvements shall
be dedicated to the city prior to the issuance of any permits associated with this project.
13. This project shall be limited to one driveway on Gerald Ford Drive and one driveway on
Cook Street, with right turn ingress and egress. The Cook Street driveway may also be
provided with left turn ingress subject to final design and approval by the City Engineer.
The Gerald Ford Drive driveway may also be provided with left turn ingress subject to
final design and approval by the City Engineer. Two full access driveways may be
permitted on Spine Road. Driveways and parking lots shall be inspected by the Public
Works Department and a standard inspection fee paid prior to the issuance of a grading
permit.
14. Proposed Berger Drive shall match the width of Berger Drive to the east. Proposed
Wonder Palms Drive shall be constructed to a width of 52' on 76' right of way to match
Technology Drive to the north. Spine Road shall be constructed to a half street width of
26' on 38' right of way minimum, with a 12' raised, landscaped median island. Spine
Road shall be widened to provide a minimum of four traffic lanes at key intersections, as
determined by the City Engineer. Interim street widths shall conform to the approved
rough grading plan.
15. Parcel Map shall be required to erase existing property lines, establish new property lines
and make dedications for future street widening.
16. A traffic study has been prepared and accepted for this project.
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