HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 2394PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.2394
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
9,192 SQUARE FOOT SINGLE-FAMILY HOME. SUBJECT PROPERTY
IS LOCATED AT 865 ROCK RIVER DRIVE, WITHIN THE CANYONS AT
BIGHORN. (APN: 652-160-054)
CASE NO. PP/HPD 06-06
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did
on the 2"d day of May, 2006, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the request by
Kristi Hanson / Architect 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 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 exceptions provided in the
hillside development plan/precise plan.
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. 2394
2. That the Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council
approval of PP/HPD 06-06.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
Planning Commission, held on this 2"d day of May, 2006, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: CAMPBELL, FINERTY, TANNER, TSCHOPP, LOPEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
PHILIP DRE. L, Secretary
Palm Desert ' lanning Commission
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2394
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. PP/HPD 06-06
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.
6. Install appropriate energy efficiency and generation mitigation measures as
identified by the City's Office of Energy Management to achieve a net energy
consumption equivalent to a 4,000 square foot home, as follows:
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2394
In addition to the minimum energy efficiency standards set forth in the current
edition of Title 24 California Administative Code Code (CAC) the project shall
incorporate the following energy efficiency features.
a. Architectural design for energy conservation shall incorporate structural
overhangs, or architectural projects, for shading of all eastem, southern
and western facing glazing. Where shading by architectural design is
unfeasible in these locations, glazing shall consist of the following:
i. Thermal break design window and/or door frames.
ii. U factor of .40 or less (NFRC tested)
iii. SHGC value of 0.35 or less (NFRC tested)
b. All vented attics shall have a radiant barrier roof sheathing installed per
Title 24 CAC 2005 edition.
c. All flat or low -sloped exterior roof surfaces shall have a Cool Roof
reflective coating.
d. HVAC equipment minimum standards:
i. Fuel type: All heating shall be by natural gas.
ii. Furnace efficiency to be a minimum AFUE rating of 80%
iii. SEER: 14.0 minimum
iv. EER: 11.5 minimum
v. HSPF: 8.0 minimum
vi. Duct insulation shall be R-6 or better
vii. All ducts shall be pressure tested for leakage conforming to current
standards in Title 24 CAC 2005 edition.
e. Energy Star Appliances. If provided by the developer, all the following
appliances shall be Energy Star rated:
i. Dishwashers
ii. Refrigerators
iii. Clothes Washers
iv. Clothes Dryers (must be natural gas only)
v. Ceiling Fans
vi. Exhaust Fans
f. Lighting: Lighting in all laundry rooms, utility rooms, mechanical rooms,
closets and garages shall be fluorescent controlled by a manual — on,
automatic — off occupancy sensor. All common area landscape lighting
shall be fluorescent.
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2394
9.
All common area public pools and spas shall have solar water heating
conforming to current Plumbing Code and Solar Energy Code standards.
Natural gas heaters for the common area public pools and spas are
permitted with a AFUE of .92% minimum.
h. 4 kilowatt photovoltaic system
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
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.
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