HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 2425PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.2425
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A PRECISE PLAN TO
ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE UNIT APARTMENT
COMPLEX. SUBJECT PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT 74-455
DRIFTWOOD DRIVE. (APN: 625-143-015)
CASE NO. PP 06-12
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, Califomia, did
on the 21St day of November, 2006, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the
request by Adams / Berardo, 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. 06-78, 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 said
request:
1. The proposed location of the precise plan is in accord with the objectives
of the Zoning Ordinance and the purpose of the district in which the site is
located.
2. The proposed location of the precise plan and the conditions under which
it will be operated and maintained will not be detrimental to the public
health, safety or general welfare, or be materially injurious to properties or
improvements in the vicinity.
3. The proposed precise plan will comply with each of the applicable
provisions of this title.
4. The proposed precise plan complies with the goals, objectives, and
policies of the city's adopted General 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 approve of PP 06-12, subject
to conditions.
2. That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the findings of
the Commission in this case.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2425
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
Planning Commission, held on this 21st day of November, 2006, by the following vote,
to wit:
AYES: CAMPBELL, FINERTY, TANNER, TSCHOPP, LOPEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
STEPHEN R. SMITH, Acting Secretary
Palm Desert Planning Commission
/K. LOPEZ' . irperson
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2425
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. PP 06-12
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. 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.
5. Project is subject to Art in Public Places program per Palm Desert Municipal
Code Chapter 4.10. Method of compliance shall be established prior to
completion of the Architectural Review Commission process.
6. Project shall pay school impact fees as determined by the Desert Sands Unified
School District.
7. Access to trash/service areas shall be placed so as not to conflict with parking
areas. Said placement shall be approved by applicable trash company and
Department of Community Development and shall include a recycling program.
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8. 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.
9. That the applicant shall add shrub material along the south (rear) property wall to
increase the effective height to six (6) feet high.
Department of Public Works:
GENERAL
1. Landscaping maintenance of any common areas and property frontages shall be
provided by property owner and be water efficient in nature in accordance with
the City of Palm Desert landscape design standards. 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 issuance of grading permit.
4. Signalization fees, in accordance with City of Palm Desert Resolution Nos. 79-17
and 79-55, shall be paid prior to issuance of grading permit.
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.
6. A standard inspection fee shall be paid prior to issuance of grading permits.
DESIGN PLANS
7. Complete grading and improvement plans and specifications shall be submitted
to the Director of Public Works for checking and approval prior to issuance of
any permits.
8. 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.
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9. 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.
10. Pad elevations are subject to review and modification in accordance with
Chapter 26 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code.
11. Only one driveway shall be allowed to serve this property.
REQUIRED CONSTRUCTION
12. Full public improvements required by Sections 26.40 and 26.44 of the Palm
Desert Municipal Code shall be installed in accordance with applicable City
standards,
• 6 curbside' sidewalk.
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.
13. All public 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.
14. All public and private improvements shall be inspected by the Public Works
Department.
15. 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.
16. Prior to the start of construction, the applicant shall submit satisfactory evidence
to the Director of Public Works of intended compliance with the National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Construction Permit
for storm water discharges associated with construction. Developer must
contact Riverside County Flood Control District for informational materials.
Riverside Countv 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.
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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 2500 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 165 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)
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. 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.
10. Fire sprinklers required, per P.D.M.C. 15.16.012.
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