HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 2369PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2369
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A TENTATIVE PARCEL
MAP SUBDIVIDING 2.5-ACRE PARCEL INTO FIVE (5) PARCELS.
THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF
SUNROSE LANE AND CROSBY LANE. (APN: 655-300-015)
CASE NO. TPM 33943
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did
on the 20TH day of December, 2005, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the
request by Sunlite Development, 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 Califomia Environmental Quality Act",
Resolution No. 05-52, in that the Director of Community Development has determined
that this project is a Class 32 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 approval of the
said request:
1. The proposed parcel map is consistent with the proposed general plan
designation of low density residential.
2. That the design or improvement of the proposed subdivision 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. The design of the subdivision or the proposed improvements are not likely
to cause substantial environmental damage or substantial and avoidable
injury to fish, wildlife or their habitat.
6. The design of the subdivision will be in compliance with applicable health,
safety and building codes. The site can be served by respective utilities, will
provide adequate traffic circulation and is designed in compliance with all
city codes.
7. All subdivision improvements will not conflict with any public easements.
8. The project meets all code requirements. The design of the subdivision will
not impact solar access to adjacent properties or the subject property. All
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single-family homes shall be reviewed and approved by the City prior to • o
construction.
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 Tentative Parcel Map No. 33943 is hereby granted, subject
to conditions attached.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
Planning Commission, held on this 20th day of December, 2005, by the following vote,
to wit:
AYES: FINERTY, JONATHAN, LOPEZ, TSCHOPP
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: CAMPBELL
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
P.HILIP DRELL,
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Palm Desert Planning Commission
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DAVID E. TSCHOPP, Chair•ers
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2369
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. TPM 33943
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 statutes now in force, or which hereafter may
be in force.
4. 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
Sunline Transit Authority
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.
5. All sidewalk plans shall be reviewed and approved by the Department of Public
Works.
6. All onsite utilities shall be underground.
7. 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
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which agreement shall be recorded. It is the specific intent of the parties that this ari
condition and agreement run with the land and bind successors and assigns. The
final landscape plan shall include a Tong -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.
8. 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, Fringe -
Toed Lizard, TUMF, School Mitigation and Housing Mitigation fees.
Department of Public Works:
GENERAL
1. Landscaping maintenance of any common areas shall be provided by the
homeowners association. Landscape treatment shall be water efficient in nature and
shall be in accordance with the City of Palm Desert landscape design standards.
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 Map; and (c) the
aforementioned landscaping shall be the responsibility of the property owners
association. Landscaping plans shall be submitted for review simultaneously with
grading plans. This condition may also be satisfied if the project becomes part of an
existing homeowners association
2. 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.
3. The maintenance of the retention areas shall be by the property owner(s).
BONDS AND FEES
4. Drainage fees, in accordance with Section 26.49 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code
shall be paid prior to recordation of final map.
5. Signalization fees, in accordance with City of Palm Desert Resolution Nos. 79-17
and 79-55, shall be paid prior to recordation of final map.
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6. The project shall be subject to Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fees (TUMF).
Payment of said fees shall be at the time of building permit issuance.
7. A standard inspection fee shall be paid prior to issuance of grading permits.
DESIGN PLANS
8. Storm drain/retention 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 prior to start of construction. Project is required
to retain on -site the incremental increase in drainage for a 100 year storm.
9. Complete grading and improvement plans and specifications on electronic files shall
be submitted to the Director of Public Works for checking and approval prior to
issuance of any permits.
10. Improvement plans for utility systems shall be approved by the respective provider or
service districts with "as -built" plans submitted to the Department of Public Works
prior to project final. Utility plans shall be submitted to the public works department
for improvements in the public right of way prior to issuance of any permits.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. Pad elevations, as shown on the parcel map are subject to review and modification
in accordance with Chapter 26 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code.
14. Landscape plans shall be submitted for review concurrently with grading plans.
15. Waiver of access to Crosby Lane and Sunrose Lane, except at approved locations,
shall be granted on the final map.
REQUIRED CONSTRUCTION
16. 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.
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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.
17. 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. No occupancy permit shall be granted until public improvements have been
completed.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
18. Drainage easements shall be provided throughout the project following drainage ways.
Riverside County 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 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 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 gpm fire flow of
3000 gpm for multifamily dwellings.
4. The required fire flow shall be available from a wet barrel Super Hydrant(s) 4"x2-
1/2"x2-1/2", located not less than 25' nor more than 150 feet from any portion of a
multifamily dwelling 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. Install a complete NFPA 13 fire sprinkler system. This applies to all buildings with a
3000 square foot total cumulative floor area. The Fire Marshal shall approve the
locations of all post indicator valves and fire department connections. All valves and
connections shall not be less than 25' from the building and within 50' of an approved
hydrant. Exempted are one and two family dwellings. (13 R and attic protector)
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7. All valves controlling the water supply for automatic sprinkler systems and water -flow
switches shall be monitored and alarmed per UBC Chapter 9.
8. Install a fire alarm system as required by the UBC Chapter 3.
9. Install portable fire extinguishers per NFPA 10, but not less than one 2A1OBC
extinguisher per 3000 square feet and not over 75' walking distance. A "K" type fire
extinguisher is required in all commercial kitchens.
10. 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.
11. Whenever access into private property is controlled through use of gates, barriers or
other means provisions shall be made to install a "Knox Box" key over -ride system to
allow for emergency vehicle access. Minimum gate width shall be 16" with a minimum
vertical clearance of 13'6".
12. All buildings shall have illuminated addresses of a size approved by the city.
13. All fire sprinkler systems, fixed fire suppression systems and alarm plans must be
submitted separately to the Fire Marshal for approval prior to construction.
14. Conditions subject to change with adoption of new codes, ordinances, laws or when
building permits are not obtained within 12 months.
15. This project may require licensing by a state or county agency, to facilitate plan
review the applicant shall prepare and submit to the Fire Marshal a letter of intent
detailing the proposed usage and occupancy type.
16. All elevators shall be a minimum gurney size.
17. All buildings shall have illuminated addresses of a size approved by the City.
18. All fire sprinkler systems, fixed fire suppression systems and alarm plans must be
submitted separately to the fire marshal for approval prior to construction.
19.Conditions are subject to change with adoption of new codes, ordinances, laws, or
when building permits are not obtained within twelve months.
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