HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 2620PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2620
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A PRECISE PLAN TO
APPROVE AN EXISTING PAD ELEVATION THAT WAS INCREASED BY
1.5 FEET IN HEIGHT AT 131 TEPIN WAY, WITHIN THE MOUNTAINS AT
BIGHORN
CASE NO: PP 14-60
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on
the 4th day of March 2014, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the request by
PAR Development for approval of the above noted; and
WHEREAS, according to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the
City must determine whether a proposed activity is a project subject to CEQA. If the
project is subject to CEQA, staff must conduct a preliminary assessment of the project
to determine whether the project is exempt from CEQA review. If a project is not
exempt, further environmental review is necessary. Further review from a non-exempt
project would result in a Negative Declaration, a Mitigated Negative Declaration or an
Environmental Impact Report (EIR). Generally, an EIR must be prepared if a project
may have a significant impact on the environment. The said application has complied
with the requirements of the "City of Palm Desert Procedure for Implementation of the
California Environmental Quality Act," Resolution No. 2013-16, in the Director of
Community Development has determined that the proposed project is a Class 32: In -Fill
Development Projects (15332) Categorical Exemption for purposes of CEQA and no
further review 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, which are outlined in the staff
report reasons to approve the said request:
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 approval of the
Planning Commission in this case.
2. That the Planning Commission does hereby approve PP 14-60.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2620
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the City
of Palm Desert, California, at its regular meeting held on the 4t day of March 2014, by
the following vote, to wit:
AYES: CAMPBELL, DASH, DE LUNA, GREENWOOD, and STENDELL
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ROGER D H, CHAIRPERSON
ATTEST:
LAURI AYLAIAN, SECRETARY
PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2620
CASE NO: PP 14-60
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:
1. The development of the property shall conform substantially with exhibits on file with
the Department of Community Development/Planning, as modified by the following
conditions.
2. 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.
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
Building & Safety Department
City Fire Marshal
Public Works Department
Evidence of said permit or clearance from the above agencies shall be presented to
the Department of Building & Safety at the time of issuance of a building permit for
the use contemplated herewith.
4. All conditions of approval shall be recorded with the Riverside County Clerk's office
before any building permits are issued. Evidence of recordation shall be submitted to
the Department of Community Development/Planning.
5. Applicant shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the city against any third party
legal challenge to these approvals, with counsel chosen by the city at applicant's
expense.
6. Any proposed change of this Precise Plan will require an amendment, which will
result in a new public hearing.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS:
7. The applicant shall 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.
8. The applicant shall submit a soils report concurrently with the submittal of the precise
grading plan.
9. The grading plan shall identify all proposed and existing utilities.
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2620
10. 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.
11.Submit a PM10 application for approval. The applicant shall comply with all
provisions of Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 24.12 regarding Fugitive Dust
Control.
12.The applicant shall abide by all provisions of City of Palm Desert Ordinance 843,
Section 24.20 Stormwater Management and Discharge Ordinance.
13. The applicant shall 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:
a. Must be water efficient in design and meet the City of Palm Desert's Water
Efficient Landscape Ordinance.
b. Planting plans must show location of proposed and existing utilities.
c. Must match approved civil plans.
d. All specs and details must be site specific.
e. Applicants must have CVWD approval of their irrigation plans prior to City
approval.
f. Applicants must have a stamp or signature from the County Agricultural
Commissioner before City approval.
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