HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 2337PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2337
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO CITY COUNCIL
APPROVAL A PRECISE PLAN TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A
10,291 SQUARE FOOT SINGLE-FAMILY HOME. SUBJECT
PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT 700 SUMMIT COVE, WITHIN THE
CANYONS AT BIGHORN. (APN: 771-500-001)
CASE NOS. PP/HPD 05-07
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did
on the 21st day of June, 2005, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the request
by Habitat Architecture/Guy Dreier Designs for approval of the above noted; 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. 04-106, in that the Director of Community Development has determined
that this project is a Class 3 categorical exemption for the purposes of CEQA; 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 recommending to
City Council approval of said request:
1. That the proposed location of the single-family home is in accord with the
objectives of the zoning ordinance and purpose of the Hillside Planned
Residential District.
2. That the applicant's proposed use of the property is consistent with the
standards of the Hillside Planned Residential District's goals of preserving
the hillside area to the greatest extent possible.
3. That the project's site design, architecture, color, materials, and
landscaping effectively achieve the HPR's goals of blending development
with the natural terrain.
4. That the proposed use will comply with each provision of the City's Zoning
Ordinance except any approved variances or adjustments provided in the
hillside development plan/precise plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City
of Palm Desert, Califomia, as follows:
1. That the Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council
approval of PP/HPD 05-07.
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2. That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the findings of
the Commission in this case.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
Planning Commission, held on this 21 st day of June, 2005, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: LOPEZ, TSCHOPP
NOES: FINERTY
ABSENT: CAMPBELL, JONATHAN
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
PHILIP DRELL,ecretary__-----
Palm Desert Planning Commission
DAVID E. TSCHOPP, Chairp- on
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NOS. PP/HPD 05-07
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 said project shall commence within one (1) 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. 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 and safety at the time of issuance of a building
permit for the use contemplated herewith.
4. The applicant shall re -naturalize any and all disturbed hillside area of the project
with native landscaping and materials to blend the project into the natural terrain.
5. 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 long-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
replacement of materials. All to be consistent with the Property Maintenance
Ordinance (Ordinance No. 801) and the approved landscape plan.
Department of Public Works:
1. In accordance with Palm desert Municipal Code Chapter 27, complete grading
plans and specifications shall be submitted to the Director of Public Works for
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checking and approval prior to the issuance of any permits associated with this
project.
2. Proposed building pad elevations are subject to review and modification in
accordance with Chapter 27 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code. Site grading
design shall include consideration of existing topography.
3. Any storm/detention area design and construction shall be contingent upon a
drainage study prepared by a registered civil engineer that is reviewed and
approved by the Department of Public works.
4. All applicable fees shall be paid prior to issuance of permits.
Riverside County Fire Department:
1. Install a complete NFPA13 fire sprinkler system. This applies to all buildings with
a 3000 square foot total cumulative floor area. The Fire Marshall shall approve
the locations of all post indicator valves and fire department connections. All
valves and connections shall not be Tess than 25' from the building and within 50'
of an approved hydrant. Exempted are one and two family dwelling units.
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