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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 2541 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2541 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 36338 CREATING THREE NEW RESIDENTIAL LOTS FOR AVONDALE GOLF CLUB, LOCATED WITHIN AVONDALE COUNTRY CLUB ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE AND ELDORADO DRIVE. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on the 18th day of January, 2011, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the request by Amir Engineering 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 the project will not have a negative impact on the environment and that the application is a Class 32 Categorical Exemption for purposes of CEQA, and therefore no further documentation is necessary; 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 exist to justify the approval of said request: 1. That the density of the proposed subdivision is consistent with applicable general and specific plans; The proposed density of three dwelling units per acre is consistent with the General Plan Land Use Designation of Low Density Residential of 0-4 units per acre. The 242.72 acre site was built under the County of Riverside’s jurisdiction with a density totaling 1.25 dwelling units per acre. The City’s Zoning Ordinance allows three dwelling units per acre totaling 728 units. Currently there are 307 dwelling units, including the proposed three lots, for a density of 1.26 dwelling units per acre. There is no specific plan for this area. 2. That the design or improvement of the proposed subdivision is consistent with applicable general and specific plans; The proposed Tentative Parcel Map would not change the design of the previously constructed improvements, and would comply with all Zoning Ordinance requirements. The design and improvements of the Tentative Parcel Map have been reviewed by Planning and Public Works for consistency with the General Plan. As conditioned, the lot sizes and drainage patterns shall meet all requirements of the General Plan. All streets exist and are in conformance with the General Plan. The residential community is already developed with the necessary improvements for streets and drainage in conformance with the General Plan. 3. That the site is physically suitable for the type of development; The project area totaling 242.72 acres was built under the County of Riverside’s jurisdiction and annexed into the City of Palm Desert in 1992. The residential community is located adjacent to existing residential communities that have been designed and constructed for this type of development. No obstacles during development of the existing subdivision were experienced. Due to the proximity and similarity of the proposed development, staff is confident that the site is physically suitable for it. 4. That the site is physically suitable for the proposed density of development; The existing community allows for 728 units on 242.72 acres, totaling three dwelling units per acre. There are currently 304 dwelling units, and the proposed three lots, 307 units, which totals 1.26 dwelling units per acre. The infrastructure, soils, and terrain serving this proposed subdivision adequately supports the density. 5. That the design of the subdivision or the proposed improvements is not likely to cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and unavoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat; Original Tract Map 18774 was approved under the County of Riverside’s jurisdiction with a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact in accordance with CEQA. All previous impacts were identified and mitigated as part of the previous approval. The new three lots will be subject to a Class 32 categorical exemption from CEQA since they are located adjacent to an existing development with infrastructure and improvements, and that the total project size is less than five acres. 6. That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements is not likely to cause serious public health problems; As conditioned, the design of the proposed three lots will be in compliance with all grading requirements and the properties will be developed in accordance with the Uniform California Building Code. Therefore, the improvements are unlikely to cause any serious health problems. 7. That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements will not conflict with easements, acquired by the public at large, for access through or use of, property within the proposed subdivision. The proposed three lots are located within a private residential community and will not impact any public easements as part of the subdivision. 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 the Planning Commission does hereby grant approval of Tentative Parcel Map 36338, subject to conditions. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert Planning Commission, held on this 18th day of January 2011, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: LIMONT, CAMPBELL, TANNER, SCHMIDT AND DE LUNA NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ________________________________ CONNOR M. LIMONT, Chairperson ATTEST: ____________________________ LAURI AYLAIAN, Secretary Palm Desert Planning Commission CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL CASE NO. TPM 36338 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. Tentative Parcel Map 36338 shall be recorded within two years from the date of final approval unless an extension of time is granted; otherwise said parcel map approval shall become null, void and of no effect whatsoever. 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. All conditions of approval shall be recorded with the Riverside County Clerk before the final map is approved. Evidence of recordation shall be submitted to the Department of Community Development/Planning. Department of Public Works: Prior to recordation of the Parcel Map and any permits: 1. The parcel map shall be submitted to the Director of Public Works for review and approval. 2. A Declaration of Annexation incorporating the new lots/owners into the existing Homeowners Association and CC&R’s shall record concurrently with the final map. 3. The applicant shall pay the appropriate signalization fee in accordance with City of Palm Desert Resolution Nos. 79-17 and 79-55. 4. Drainage fees shall be paid in accordance with Section 26.49 of Palm Desert Municipal Code and Palm Desert Ordinance Number 653. Prior to the issuance of grading permits the applicant shall: 5. Submit a grading plan to the Department of Public Works for review and approval. Any changes to the approved civil or landscape plans must be reviewed for approval prior to work commencing. 6. Submit a PM10 application to the Department of Public Works for approval. The applicant shall comply with all provisions of Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 24.12 regarding Fugitive Dust Control. 7. Submit a site-specific geotechnical study. The geotechnical report shall be prepared by a registered civil engineer or certified engineering geologist. 8. Submit a landscape plan concurrently with the precise grading plan for review and approval. Applicants are advised to use the City of Palm Desert Design Guide when designing plans. Landscape plans must meet the following criteria: Must be water efficient in design and meet the City of Palm Desert’s Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance. Planting plans must show location of proposed and existing utilities. Must match approved civil plans. All specs and details must be site specific. Applicants must have CVWD approval of their irrigation plans prior to City approval. Applicants must have a stamp or signature from the County Agricultural Commissioner before City approval. 9. Identify all proposed and existing utilities on the precise grading plan. 10. Pad elevations, as shown on the tentative map, are subject to review and modification in accordance with Chapter 27 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code.