HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 2419PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2419
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A PRECISE PLAN
AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP TO SUBDIVIDE LOT 8 OF TT 30438-
2 FOR CONDOMINIUM PURPOSES TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION
OF THREE RESIDENTIAL UNITS AT 48-280, 48-294 AND 48-308
NORTH RIDGE TRAIL.
CASE NOS. PP 06-10 AND TT 34927
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on
the 3rd day of October, 2006, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the above
noted request by Stone Eagle Development; 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 its actions, as described below:
1. That the tentative tract map for condo purposes and precise plan are
consistent with applicable general and specific plans, as amended.
2. That the design or improvement of the subdivision and precise plan are
consistent with the applicable general and specific plans.
3. That the site is physically suitable for the type of development proposed.
4. That the site is physically suitable for the density of development.
5. The design of the subdivision or the proposed improvements are not likely
to cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably
injure fish or wildlife or their habitat.
6. That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements are not likely
to cause serious public health problems.
7 That the design of the subdivision and precise plan will not conflict with
easements, acquired by the public at large, for access through or use of
property within the proposed subdivision.
8. That the amended design of the subdivision or the type of improvements will
not restrict solar access to the property.
9. The overall Stone Eagle project will continue to comply with the provisions
of the adopted Development Agreement.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2419
WHEREAS, in the review of this tentative tract map for condominium purposes and
the precise plan, the Planning Commission has considered the effect of the contemplated
action on the housing needs of the region for purposes of balancing these needs against
the public service needs of the residents of the City of Palm Desert and its environs, with
available fiscal and environmental resources; and
WHEREAS, the proposed map and precise plan are within the scope of the
Environmental Impact Report which was prepared and certified for this project and the
Director of Community Development has determined that no additional environmental
review is required.
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 Case Nos. TT 34927 and PP 06-10 subdividing Lot 8 of TT 30438-2 for
condominium purposes to allow construction of three (3) residential units are
hereby approved.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
Planning Commission, held on this 3rd day of October, 2006, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: CAMPBELL, FINERTY, TANNER, LOPEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: TSCHOPP
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
PHILIP DRE
Palm Desert
, Secre.taxy
lanning Commission
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2419
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NOS. PP 06-10 AND TT 34927
Department of Community Development:
1. That all conditions of approval imposed on the original TT 30438 and Development
Agreement 02-01 shall be conditions of this approval.
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.
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.
BONDS AND FEES
3. Drainage fees, in accordance with Section 26.49 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code
shall be paid prior to recordation of final map.
4. 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.
5. 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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6. A standard inspection fee shall be paid prior to issuance of grading permits.
DESIGN PLANS
7. 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.
8. Complete grading and improvement plans and specifications on electronic files shall
be submitted to the Director of Public ‘Alorks for checking and approval prior to
issuance of any permits.
9. 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.
10. Complete tract 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.
11. 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.
12. Pad elevations, as shown on the tract map are subject to review and modification
in accordance with Chapter 26 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code.
13. Landscape installation shall stress native plants.
14. Landscape plans shall be submitted for review concurrently with grading plans.
15. Waiver of access to adjacent streets, except at approved locations, shall be granted
on the final map.
REQUIRED CONSTRUCTION
16. All 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 improvements have been completed.
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17. Applicant shall comply with provisions of Palm Desert Municipal Code Section
24.12, Fugitive Dust Control as well as Section 24.20, Storm water Management
and Discharge Control.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
18. All conditions from TT 30428 shall apply to project.
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