HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 2429PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2429
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL TO THE
CITY COUNCIL OF A PHASE 1 OF A HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF APROPERTY ACCESS
ROADWAY AND TURN -AROUND FOR PERCOLATION AND SOILS
INVESTIGATION. SUBJECT PROPERTY IS LOCATED ON THE WEST
SIDE OF THE PALM VALLEY STORM CHANNEL ON UPPER WAY
WEST. (APN: 628-130-015)
CASE NO. PP/HPD 05-17
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did
on the 19th day of December, 2006, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the
request by Barracuda LLC. c/o Bruce Kuykendall 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. 06-78, 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
the 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 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 Planning Commission in this case.
2. That the Planning Commission does hereby recommend approval to the
City Council of PP/HPD 05-17.
PLANNING COMMISSIONRESOLUTION NO. 2429
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
Planning Commission, held on this 19th day of December, 2006, by the following vote,
to wit:
AYES: CAMPBELL, TANNER, TSCHOPP, LOPEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
PHIL DRELL, secretary
Palm Desert PI nning Commission
K. OPE 77C rperson
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PLANNING COMMISSIONRESOLUTION NO. 2429
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. PP/HPD 05-17
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 have one year from the approval date to design a successful
waste/sewer system. In the event that a successful system cannot be achieved
the access road and turn -around shall be returned to a natural state.
5. All future phases shall be subject to the provisions of Palm Desert Municipal
Code 25.15 Hillside Planned Residential District or as amended.
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. In accordance with Palm Desert Municipal Code Section. 25.15, all
manufactured slopes shall be planted or otherwise protected from the
effects of storm water runoff and erosion at all times.
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PLANNING COMMISSIONRESOLUTION NO. 2429
3. Access drive grades shall be subject to the approval of the Fire Marshal. Access
drive and pad/parking area shall be paved or sealed to conform to PM 10
regulations.
4. Prior to the issuance of any permits associated with this project, applicant shall
provide evidence of legal access rights.
5. 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. Developer shall contact the Riverside County Flood
Control District for informational materials.
6. All grading shall be performed under the direct supervision of a registered soils
engineer.
7. The applicant shall prepare an export dirt plan indicating haul route and material
disposition site. Said plan to be approved prior to issuance of a grading permit.
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