HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 2363PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2363
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
10,047 SQUARE FOOT SINGLE-FAMILY HOME. SUBJECT
PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT 705 SUMMIT COVE, WITHIN THE
CANYONS AT BIGHORN. (APN: 771-500-007)
CASE NO. PP/HPR 05-18
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did
on the 1st day of November, 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. 05-52, 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/HPR 05-18.
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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 1st day of November, 2005, by the following vote, to
wit:
AYES: CAMPBELL, FINERTY, JONATHAN, LOPEZ, TSCHOPP
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
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PHILIP DRELL Secretary
Palm Desert PI nning Commission
DAVID E. TSCHOPP, Chair
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. PP/HPR 05-18
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.
5. All grading shall be under direct supervision of a registered soils engineer.
6. Adequate erosion protection shall be provided at all times.
Riverside County Fire Department:
1. 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
less 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' 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.
2. A minimum of 3000 GPM is required for all commercial buildings.
3. No drive exceeding 150 feet in length shall be greater than 6% slope.
4. The required water system including fire hydrants shall be installed and accepted
by the appropriate water agency prior to any combustible building materials being
placed on an individual lot. Three sets of water plans are to be submitted to the
Fire Marshal Office.
5. The applicant or developer shall prepare and submit to the Fire Marshal Office for
approval, a site plan designating required fire lanes with appropriate lane painting
and signs.
6. Blue dot retro-reflectors shall be placed in the street 8 inches from centerline to
the side that the fire hydrant is on, to identify hydrant locations.
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