HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 2623PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2623
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A PRECISE PLAN OF
DESIGN TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 3,600-SQUARE- FOOT
DUPLEX LOCATED AT 45-855 PORTOLA AVENUE
CASE NO: PP 13-421
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did
on the 18th day of March 2014, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the
request by Toma Stoianovici for approval of the above noted; and
WHEREAS, the parcel is located in the Residential Single Family (R-2) zoning
district which allows various housing types at higher population densities and lists
duplex units as a permitted use. The proposed duplex conforms to the development
standards listed in the City's Zoning Ordinance.
WHEREAS, the construction of a duplex unit within this portion of the community
is consistent with the uses of neighboring properties, in that duplex units exists along
this portion of Portola Avenue.
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. 2013-16, the Director of Community Development has determined that
the project will not have a negative impact on the environment and qualifies as 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 the approval of
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 the findings of the
Planning Commission in this case.
2. That the Planning Commission does hereby approve Precise Plan 13-421,
subject to conditions attached.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2623
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the
Palm Desert, California, at its regular meeting held on this 18th day of March 2014, by
the following vote, to wit:
AYES: CAMPBELL, DASH, DE LUNA, GREENWOOD, and STENDELL
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
LAURI AYLAIAN, SECRETARY
PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2623
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. CUP 13-421
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. Any proposed changes to this Precise Plan will require an amendment, which will
result in a new public hearing.
3. Construction of said project shall commence within one 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.
4. The applicant shall make revisions to the duplex in accordance with the City's
Architectural Review Commission's comments from their meeting on February 25,
2014. Revisions to the duplex include wrapping the pilasters around the corner of
the duplex, show four inch surrounds around the side and rear windows, and
elimination of the arched soffit above the garage.
5. Front yard fencing shall be limited to block, wrought iron, and/or a decorative gate
element.
6. Building mounted lighting fixtures shall conform to the City's Outdoor Lighting
Ordinance.
Department of Public Works:
1. 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.
2. The applicant shall install a 6' ADA compliant sidewalk on Portola Avenue.
3. The grading plan shall identify all proposed and existing utilities.
4. 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.
5. The applicant shall pay the appropriate signalization fee in accordance with City of
Palm Desert Resolution Nos. 79-17 and 79-55 and drainage fee in accordance with
Section 26.49 of Palm Desert Municipal Code and Palm Desert Ordinance Number
653.
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6. 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 specifications 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.
Department of Building and Safety:
1. This project shall comply with the latest adopted edition of the following codes:
a. 2013 California Building Code and its appendices and standards.
b. 2103 California Residential Code and its appendices and standards
c. 2013 California Plumbing Code and its appendices and standards.
d. 2013 California Mechanical Code and its appendices and standards.
e. 2013 California Electrical Code.
f. 2013 California Energy Code.
g. 2013 California Green Building Standards Code
h. Title 24, California Code of Regulations.
i. 2013 California Fire Code and its appendices and standards.
2. An approved automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed as required per the
City of Palm Desert Code Adoption Ordinance 1265.
3. All contractors and subcontractors shall have a current City of Palm Desert Business
License prior to permit issuance per Palm desert Municipal Code, Title 5.
4. All contractors and/or owner -builders must submit a valid Certificate of Workers'
Compensation Insurance coverage prior to the issuance of a building permit per
California Labor Code, Section 3700.
5. Address numerals shall comply with Palm Desert Ordinance No. 1217 (Palm Desert
Municipal Code 15.15. Compliance with Ordinance 1217 regarding street address
location, dimension, stroke of line, distance from street, height from grade, height
from street, etc. shall be shown on all architectural building elevations in detail. Any
possible obstructions, shadows, lighting, landscaping, backgrounds or other reasons
that may render the building address unreadable shall be addressed during the plan
review process. You may request a copy of Ordinance 1217 or Municipal Code
Section 15.28 from the Department of Building and Safety counter staff.
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6. Please contact Cherie Williams, Building and Safety Technician, at the Department
of Building and Safety (760-776-6420) regarding the addressing of all buildings
and/or suites.
Fire Department:
1. FIRE FLOW - The Fire Department is required to set a minimum fire flow for
residential building in accordance with the California Fire Code and Palm Desert
Municipal Code. A fire flow of 1500 gpm for a 2 hour duration. (General Condition)
2. GATES - Gate openings shall be as wide as the minimum 20 foot required width of
the access lane(s) entering and exiting the development. Gates shall be located at
least 35 feet into the development property to allow a vehicle to stop without
obstructing traffic on the road. (General Condition)
3. CONSTRUCTION ADDRESS - The site address shall be clearly posted at the job
site entrance during construction. This will enable incoming emergency equipment
and inspectors to locate the job site from the assigned street. Numbers shall be a
minimum of 24 inches in height. (General Condition).
4. ROOFING - All buildings shall be constructed with Class B roofing material as per
the California Building Code. (General Condition)
PRIOR TO BUILDING FINAL INSPECTION
1. INSTALL FIRE SPRINKLERS — 13D fire sprinkler system is required. A licensed C-
16 contractor shall do all sprinkler work and/or certification. Plans shall be submitted
to the Fire Marshal's office for review and approval prior to installation.
2. GATES - Gate(s) shall be automatic or manual operated. Install Knox key operated
switches with dust cover, installed mounted as recommended by the Knox
Company. Plans must be submitted to the Palm Desert Fire Marshal's office for
approval of mounting location/position and/or operating standards. Special forms are
available from this office for ordering the Key Switch.
3. FIRE LANES - Applicant/developer shall prepare a site plans designating required
fire lanes with appropriate lane paintings and/or signs. Plans must be submitted to
the Fire Marshal's office for review and approval.
4. ADDRESS - Display street numbers in a prominent location on the address side of
building(s) and rear access if applicable. Numbers and letters shall be in accordance
with the Palm Desert Municipal Code Chapter 15.28 Table 15.28.020A. All
addressing must be legible, of a contrasting color with the background and
adequately illuminated to be visible from the street at all hours. All lettering shall be
to Architectural Standards.
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5. SUBJECT TO FIELD INSPECTION - Nothing in our review shall be construed as
encompassing structural integrity. Review of this plan does not authorize or approve
any omission or deviation from all applicable regulations. Final approval is subject to
field inspection.
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