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Total Site 47.05 ac.
Bldgs. & Garages 9.63 ac. = 20% Bldg. coverage
Kiyotokl/Bell Associates Total Constructions -
Archltecls A Land Planners
17748 Skypark Boulevard Bld s. & Garages 9.63 ac. -
Suite 165 9 9
Irvine
Calorrua
Telephone92714 714 751-8185 Roads 8.25 ac.
/ Driveways 0.77 ac.
Private open space 1 .94 ac.
TOTAL 20.59 ac.
Sam Kiyotoki.Architect
Sian Bell,A.I.A.
Open Space Balance = 26.46 ac. = 56% Open space
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Palm Desert Planning Commission
July 5, 1977 Page Six
VI . PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
B. CASE NO. DP 06-77 (Continued)
Commissioner Kelly then asked if it could be brought before the Design Review
Board that some architectural treatment could' be. applied to the outside area.
Chairman Berkey asked if there were any more comments, then stated that the .
most important comment that Commissioner Kelly made was in regard to the develop-
ment being done in stages and asked Mr. Williams if this had been discussed with
the applicant.
Mr. Williams stated that he believed it was a single project.
Chairman Berkey reopened the Public Hearing and asked the applicant to address
himself to this question.
FRANZ TIRRIE, 46-333 Burroweed, Palm Desert, responded to the question,
stating that the amenities would be done prior to completion of the pro-
ject but that he would like to be able to phase the project, due to the
uncertainty of the market at this time.
Chairman Berkey asked if Commissioner Kelly would like Condition No. 5 changed.
Commissioner Kelly stated that she would like it deleted or the hording changed
to read that the project be done in one stage.
Commissioner Snyder stated that he felt it was'not fair to impose a condition
on this builder that is not imposed on other builders. in regard to the project:
being done in stages.
Commissioner Reading stated that he agreed with Commissioner Snyder.
Chairman Berkey agreed stating that if all the streets are put in that the
houses might be done in stages.
Mr. Williams stated that an addition could be made to the condition requiring
that all public improvements and roadways be completed prior to the completion
of the project.
Chairman Berkey asked for a motion. Commissioner Snyder moved that Planning
Commission Resolution No. 255 be approved with the change in Condition No. 5 ,
the motion was seconded by Commissioner Reading. Chairman Berkey asked if there
was any further discusion. The motion was carried 4-1 with the following vote:
AYES: SNYDER, READING, BERKEY, KRYDER
NOES: KELLY
Commissioner Kelly requested that her reason be noted in regard to Condition
No. 5 and her reference to the school situation.
Mr. Williams asked Chairman Berkey if this included a new condition stating
that the upgrading of the architecture be reviewed by the Design Review Board process.
Chairman Berkey asked if this was in agreement with those that vote AYE. it
was in agreement.
C. CASE NO. DP 02-77(REVISED) , ' EEP CANYON, LTD. , APPLICANT
Request ment Plan be approved for the cnnstruction of a
212-unit residential development on property in the PROS Zone District
and located at the southeast corner of Deep Canyon Road and 44th Avenue.
Mr. Williams reviewed the case stating that this is a revised version of previously
submitted plans. The latest submittal is a condominium development with access
off Deep Canyon Road through a card type entrance. A pedestrian wall: way runs
throughout the project and the lots are all recessed a minimum of 30 feet of
the travel way. Mr. Williams pointed out the various amenities of the project
including four swimming pools , a recreational building, five tennis courts , and
a lake. The project will be 212 single story, 2 and 3 bedroom units with 530
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Palm Desert Planning , emission
July 5, 1977 Page Seven
VI . PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
C. CASE NO. DP 02-77(Revised) (Continued)
parking spaces•, 424 of which will be covered, plus all the streets have parking
on one side. The development will have a low wall on the south and. east side,.
on the other perimeters a 6' wall will be used. In compliance with the Fire
Marshal ' s recommendations , Lot No. 123 will be deleted to improve the access.
Mr. Williams pointed out that the landscaping indicated in the center of the
cul-de-sacs is not feasible and we suggest that it be deleted. Further, when
the setback on a lot is less than 16' , staff is suggesting that one of the
garage spaces be a carport type area since apron type parking would not be
available in this project. Mr. Williams then went on to .say that staff feels
this is generally a good project and conforms to all the ordinances with the
one exception of setbacks between the buildings. The ordinance requires 20. feet
but when the ordinance was set up it was meant to apply to larger buildings.
not duplexes , so staff feels this should be modified. Further, the date and
citrus trees will be preserved throughout the development. Mr. Williams then
stated that staff is recommending that: this project be approved by Planning
Commission Resolution No. 256 subject to the following revisions which include
the ones previously mentioned and also .that the tennis courts be recessed if
lighted, underground utilities , delete Lot No. 123, add the proposed walls ,
and include 45 parking spaces in bays due to the lack of parking in the cul-
de-sacs. Further, Mr. Williams stated that when the Tract Map is proposed the
staff will recommend a signal at 44th Avenue and Deep Canyon and that transis-
tion lanes into the project be added, also that some of the walk ways along
the streets be dedicated as our City's bike ways. Overall staff feels this is
a good project. Mr. Williams also noted that it was brought up in Study Session
that in regard to the Fire Marshal ' s recommendations of 1500 GPM is a ,typo and
should read 2500 GPM.
Mr. Engel confirmed that this was correct.
Chairman Berkey asked if Mr. Williams felt that the conditions have addressed
themselves to all the potential problems in the project.
Mr. Williams stated he felt they did.
Chairman Berkey asked if the Commissioners had any questions of Mr. Williams.
Commissioner Kelly questioned the location of the date trees located in the
proposed parking bays and if they would be eliminated.
Mr. Williams stated they would be eliminated and possibly relocated.
Commissioner Kelly asked if this was in the conditions that the date trees
be relocated.
It was indicated that this was in the conditions.
Further, Commissioner Kelly wondered if the buildings were not too close to-
gether.
Mr. Williams stated that when the subdivision tract is discussed it will show
that the dul-de-sacs will be widened.
Chairman Berkey asked if there were any further questions. Being none, he opened
the Public Hearing on Case No. DP 02-77 and asked if. the applicant was present.
STAN BELL, KIYOTOKI & BELL ASSOC. , 17748 Skypark Blvd. , Irvine, Ca. (re-
presenting Deep Canyon Ltd. ) , spoke to the Commission stating that the
applicant can meet all the conditions with the exception of Special Con-
dition No. 11 regarding the carport and garage parking. Mr. Bell stated
that during the Study Session he had attended, it had been discussed that
perhaps an electric garage door opener could be used instead of the carport
as suggested by staff on those units with less than a 16' setback. The
applicant requested that this be an alternative in the condition.
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Minutes
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VI . PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
? C. CASE NO. DP 02-77(Revised) (Continued)
! Chairman Berkey asked if there were any question from the Commissioners at
this time. Being none, he asked if there was anyone present. wishing to speak
either in FAVOR of or OPPOSED to the request.
ROBERT A. RICCIARDI , 73-700 Highway 111 , Palm Desert, asked if there
was any condition for storm drains at this time.
j Mr. Williams stated thatthis would be covered .under the Tract Map and there
1j is a condition for an easement and an agreement for future participation
1 if any assessment district were created.
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Chairman Berkey asked if there were any further questions at this time.
Being none, he declared the Public Hearing closed, and asked if there were any
questions of the Commission.
Commissioner Snyder asked Mr. Williams if the electric garage door openers
t were sufficient.
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Mr. Williams stated, in discussing this with the applicant, staff indicated
( the electric garage door openers were acceptable, but that staff felt that
the carport idea would better serve the project as people tend to use garages
for storage.
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I Chaiman Berkey asked if there were any more questions or comments.
Commissioner Kelly asked if Condition No. 17 could be added in regard to the
relocation of the affected date trees.
1 Mr. Williams noted that Condition No. 17 would read:
"Date trees affected. by the required parking bays will be relocated
to elsewhere in the development. "
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Q ,/'!Co�nis sioner Kelly noted the letter from Mr. Dickson regarding the traffic
c� r port. Further, she stated that the report tends to falsify the situation
rJ �-). s this project is not included and that eventually Deep Canyon will extend z� ? all the way around to Magnesia Falls, which makes quite a big difference
when considering a traffic signal .
Mr. Williams asked if Commissioner Kelly was referring to the Environmental
Assessment form filed by the applicant in regard to traffic.
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Commissioner Kelly confirmed it was.
4 Chairman Berkey stated that the traffic light would probably not be put in
i until the traffic would warrant it, which this project might cause. Chairman
? Berkey asked to have it verified that this would be discussed in the Tentative
Tract.
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j Mr. Williams stated that this was correct.
Commissioner Kryder asked if Mr. Williams would go over Special Condition No. 11
again.
Mr. Williams stated that staff is recommending that wherever the setback bet-
ween the garage space and the edge of the curb on the cul-de-sac is less than
j 16 feet, then one of the garage spaces should become a carport. The theory
being that there is no longer apron . parking. The applicant would like elec-
tric garage door openers to be an alternative.
Commissioner Kryder asked Mr. Williams to explain again why he felt this
would not be a solution.
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Palm Desert Planning commission
July 5, 1977 Page Nine
VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
C. CASE NO. DP 02-77(Revised) (Continued)
Mr. Williams again stated that he felt garage areas tend to become storage
areas and the apron parking replaces it. We feel the carpot is the solution.
Commissioner Kryder asked if Mr. Williams felt that if there was no apron
parking there would be less tendency to use the garage for storage.
Mr. Williams stated this was possible.
Commissioner Kryder stated he disagreed with Condition No. 11 and was in
agreement with the builder.
Chairman. Berkey pointed out that as it is worded now Condition No. 11 requires
a carport and asked if it could be made an alternative along with the electric
garage door opener.
Mr. Williams stated that the condition could be changed to read, after parking
space, "or electric garage doors be provided as approved through the Design
Review Board process".
Chairman Berkey asked if there were any other comments or questions. Being
none, he asked for a motion. Commissioner Kelly moved that Planning Commission
Resolution No. 256 be approved with the change in Condition No. 11 , and the addi-
tion of Condition No. 17, seconded by Commissioner Snyder; motion carried unanimously
(5-0) .
D. CASE NO. CUP 09-77, PALM DESERT RACQUETBALL AND HEALTH CLUB, INC. , APPLICANT
A request for a Conditional Use Permit to construct a 16,000 square foot
racquet ball and health club facility on an approximate 1 .2 acre parcel of
land located at the northwesterly corner of the intersection of Painter's
Path and Highway 111 .
Mr. Williams reviewed the case pointing out that the parcel of land is zoned
C-1 , S.P. (General. Commercial , Scenic Preservation Overlay) . The project will
consist of 10 racquet ball courts, 45 parking spaces, and a walled in spa area.
The staff is recommending as a part of the conditions that the building be
recessed 4' to reduce the building to around 18' in height. Also due to the
exposure of the building on Highway 111 , the texture of the building be changed
to a rougher type and be reviewed as a part of the Design Review Board process.
Further, the driveway be reduced to 20 feet and the additional 5 feet be
placed in front of the building allowing for additional landscaping along the
front of the building. Also, curb & gutter will be required along the whole
perimeter of the building. Mr. Williams indicated that staff is recommending
a new condition in which the applicant sign a future agreement to participate
in the ail-de-sacing of Painter' s Path or channelization of the intersection.
Mr. Williams then stated that with the conditions as stated, staff recommends
the approval of this case by Planning Commission Resolution No. 257.
Chairman Berkey asked if there were any question of Mr. Williams. Being none,
he opened the Public Hearing on Case No. CUP 09-77 and asked if the applicant was
present.
JIM SMITH, 45-296 Panorama l)r Palm Desert, (representing the company
that wishes to develop the property) spoke to Commission regarding two of
the conditions. Condition No. 4 calls for the building to be recessed,
Mr. Smith stated that the court walls and wood floors are not practical
below grade as it creates a moisture problem. The applicant suggests
some berming in regard to Condition No. 5, but will leave that up to the
Design Review Board process. Mr. Smith then spoke about Condition No. 13
and stated that the applicant was hesitant in signing a future agreement
with an undetermined date, fixed amount or the applicants responsibility
with such an agreement more defined.
Chairman Berkey asked if there were any more question by the Commission.
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CITY of PALM DESERT
STAFF REPORT
To: Planning Commission
Applicant: DEEP CANYON LTD.
Case No. : DP 02-77
I. REQUEST:
That approval be granted for a 200-unit planned residential develop-
ment on property in the PR-5,N Zone District and located at the south-
east corner of Deep Canyon Road and 44th Avenue.
II . STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission, by Resolution.No. , approve the
Development Plan, subject to conditions. Justification for this ap-
proval is based upon the following facts:
1. The proposed development is consistent with the City' s adopted
General Plan.
2. The design or improvement of the .proposed development as modified
by the recommended conditions will be consistent with the Zoning
Ordinance.
3. The site is physically suitable for the type of development proposed.
4. The site is physically suited for the proposed density of the develop-
ment.
5. The design of the development as amended by ,the recommended conditions
and the proposed improvements are not likely to cause substantial en-
vironmental damage or have a serious effect on the public health, safety,
or general welfare.
III. BACKGROUND:
A. Project Size: 47.5 Acres
B. Proposed+,Units: :200' units
C. Zoning: PR-5,N
D. Adjacent Zoning: North - O.S.
South - 'S' and PR-5
East - Indian Wells City Limit
West - R-1 and PR-5
E. Environmental Finding: This project is exempt from the requirements of
CEQA, as an EIR was previously prepared for a
similar project on the same property.
IV. PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
See pages two and three of this report.
January 25, 1977 Page One
I. Supporting Data - Hidden Palms Development
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT -
1. To allow the development of a Planned Residential Community
which we feel meets the "intent" of the zoning ordinance .
The proposed development of 200 homes on 47 plus acres offers ,
a density of 4 . 25 units per acre , thereby falling within the
allowed density.
Basically this project which will be referred to as
"Hidden Palms" , consists of 200 single family detached and
attached homes planned around a "zero lot-line" concept,
thereby offering a more usable side yard in lieu of two non-
usable side yards. Adjacent and as an integral part of this
development will be a park containing, initially, two tennis
courts and playground equipment. The park is designed to
offer access to both the public from Deep Canyon and the
residents of Hidden Palms.
The project will be located within 47+ acres of exist-
ing date groves. The intent of this plan is to save enough
of the date trees to preserve the date grove appearance from 1I
the public ' s view.
2 . Because of the location of this development in terms
of marketability of the proposed product, it was essential
to establish a strict design and planning program which ul-
timately would provide sound design and planning with econ-
omy in mind.
This development consists of 200 single family homes,
134 detached homes and 66 attached homes (duplexes) . Inte-
grated into the development is approximately 31% common open
space, which will consist of : a park site of 4 . 2 acres to
be developed in part (2 . 4 acres) by the developer and fully
dedicated to the city of Palm Desert, with the understand-
ing that the city will accept dedication and assume all
maintenance of the complete park. It is also understood
that the city will develop the remainder of the park with-
in the period the development is completed.
.-- The remainder .of the common open space will be-Llocated
in the lot frontages which is designed to become a continu-
ous landscape belt having common design and maintenance.
The concept of a "zero lot-line" affords the advantages
of larger and more useable side yards in lieu of 5 ' side
yards which are not practical . The use of attached dwellings
allows a variety of design solutions as well as selection
by prospective buyers.
Architecturally, the homes have been designed with sim-
plicity and desert living in mind. A wide cross-section of
the market including, the absentee owner, the semi-retired
owner, the family with children, and the permanent resident,
have all been considered in the design of these homes.
Hidden Palms will offer a two bedroom plan (1208 s. f. ) , two
three bedroom plans (1420 , 1552) and a four bedroom plan (1611
s. f. ) , arranged as either detached or attached homes depend-
ing on their location on the site. Most plans are located
on the site in order to allow swimming pools to be construct-----
ed on an individual demand.
January .25, 1977 Page Two
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3 . The common open areas will be maintained as three seperate
entities. (1) . The park site shall be wholly dedicated to the
city with the understanding that the city provide maintenance.
(2) . Lot frontages shall become an easement on each lot pro-
viding for common landscaping to be maintained by an Owner ' s
Association. Each lot owner shall have the option of paying
an assessment fee to have the association maintain their lot
frontage, or care for their frontage themselves. Should they
elect to care for the frontage themselves, the Association
shall have the authority to maintain the frontage only should
the appearance and care of same lot frontage become run-down
to necessitate such action. The Association shall also have
lien rights, should an owner refuse to pay for such contracted
maintenance. (3) . All landscaped areas within the public
right-of-way, more specifically referred to as Avenue 44 and
Deep Canyon, shall be maintained by the city.
The whole project shall be confined by a perimeter wall,
having two entrances, with signs identifying the community at
each entrance. Walls on Avenue 44 and Deep Canyon shall be
of masonry type. Each home shall have complete privacy with
walled in rear and side yards. Each owner shall be responsi-
ble for maintaining and landscaping his own rear and side yards.
4 . A variance is being requested to modify the development
standards to allow 30% common open area in lieu of 50%.
Justification for the reduction can be found in the provi-
sion of a 4 . 2 acre park which jaill be a large open space com-
mon to not only the residents, but the public. in addition,
very large rear yards in many cases are being provided for,
which, although they are private open areas, are nevertheless
open areas, which combined with the common open areas would
result in well over 50% open area.
A. Should the variance not be approved it would
require a complete re-study of this development,
most likely resulting in a non-feasible program,
since other types have been proposed in the past
only to be rejected.
B. None.
C. We feel the project being proposed will be an
asset to the community and the developer has every
intention of complying with reasonable demands and
conditions as set forth by the city. However,
marketing plays a very important part in merchant-
able housing and planning for saleable homes in
this location means some modifications of the or-
dinance must be granted.
Should the variances and modifications not
be granted, it would preclude the development of
this project.
January 25, 1977 Page Three
V. DISCUSSION:>OF ISSUES:
1. Relation of this development to the intent and purpose of the PR
Zone District.
25. 14 Intent and Purpose
It is the purpose of the "PR" District to provide for felxibility
in development, creative and imaginative design, and the development
of parcels of land as coordinated projects involving a mixture of
residential densities and housing types, and community facilities, both
public and private. The "PR' District is further intended to provide for
the optimum integration of urban and natural amenities within developments.
The "PR" District is also established to give a land developer assurance
that innovative and unique land development techniques will be given
reasonable consideration for approval and to provide the City of Palm
Desert with assurances that the completed project will contain the
character envisioned at the time of approval .
This project does- conform to the. intent and purpose of the district. It is
the only project of its type in the area, in that it is not the typical con-
dominium project.
2. Relation to the requirements of the Natural Factors Overlay Zone.
The development proposes to use the date palms. along the perimeter of the
development and leave many additional trees along the streetscape.
3. While the PR Zone District specified 50% of the project to be in common
open space, this development only proposes 31% open space. This is com-
pensated for through the development of 2.4 acres of park and the dedi-
cation of,a_4._7 acre park site to .the City. The site is positioned in
a manner that allows for expansion of the park.
January 25, 1977 Page Four
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JEFFERSON 7-1467 Walter
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7931 LAMPSON AVENUE
GARDEN GROVE, CALIFORNIA 92641
January 14, 1977
Mr. Paul A. Williams, Secretary
Palm Desert Planning Commission
City of Palm Desert
45-275 Prickly Pear Lane
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Dear Mr. Williams :
I am in receipt of your legal notice of January 10, 1977
in which you have set a public hearing on Tuesday,
January 25, for the purpose of considering a development
plan for 200 units on 47.5 acres of land located at the
southeast corner of Deep Canyon Road and 44th Avenue.
Mrs . Schmid and I own the adjoining property to the
east which is in the City of Indian Wells and runs from
Avenue 44 to Highway 111 on the south.
As far as this development is concerned I would have no
objection to this projected improvement but would
earnestly request that a six foot block wall be erected
on their side of the line adjacent to our property.
Sincerely yours ,
SCHMID FAMILY TRUST
Walter R. Schmid
Trustee
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RECEIVED
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CITY C E MENTAL BERVICEg
CITY OF PAW DESERT
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. JANUARY 25, 1977
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. DP 02-77
I. STANDARD CONDITIONS
1. The development of the property shall conform substantially with that as
shown on plot plan marked Exhibit 'A' on file with the Department of En-
vironmental Services, Case No. DP 02-77, unless otherwise-amended by the
following conditions.
2. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, for any condominium structure,
a subdivision shall be recorded conforming substantially with said Ex-
hibit TA' .
3. Prior to the 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 public agencies:
County Dept. of Public Health
Palm Desert Design Review Board Process
Coachella Valley County Water District
Regional Water Quality Control Board #7
Evidence of said permit or clearance from the above agencies shall be
presented,,,ito the Department of Building and Safety at .the time of the
issuance 'of a building permit for the use contemplated herewith.
4. A landscaping, grading, lighting, amenities, trash storage, walkway
' layout, and irrigation plan shall be submitted through the Design Re-
View Process. The building permit when issued shall include the grad-
ing, lighting, amenities, trash storage, walkways, swimming pool equip-
ment, and irrigation systems. No final inspection or occupancy shall
be given by the Department of Environmental Services to this project un-
til the aforementioned approved plans and construction shall have been
completed.
5. The applicant shall conform to all requirements and improvements deemed
necessary by the City Fire Marshall .
6. Construction of the development permitted hereby may be done progressively
in stages, provided adequate vehicular access is constructed for all dwel-
ling units and further provided that such stage development conform sub-
stantially with the intent and purposes of this approval for the provision
of open areas, recreation facilities, park dedication, and off-street auto-
mobile parking.
7. The sewerage disposal system shall be submitted to and approved by the
Coachella Valley County Water District prior to issuance of a building
permit.
8. This approval shall be used within one (1) year of this action, otherwise
it shall become null and void and of no effect whatsoever. By "use'.' is
meant recordation of a subdivision map and beginning of construction of
' a portion of the project.
9. Prior to utilization of this Development Plan, the applicant shall agree
in writing to any conditions of approval .
10. The development of the property described herein shall be subject to
the restrictions and limitations set forth herein which are in addition
to all the requirements, limitations, and restrictions of all municipal
ordinances and State and Federal statutes now in force, or which here-
after may be in force.
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. DP 02-77
II. SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
1. The applicant shall underground all existing overhead utility distri-
bution lines on or immediately adjacent to the property.
2. A masonry wall shall be required along the full frontage of 44th
Avenue and Deep Canyon Road except for approved openings and park
site, design and materials as approved by the Design Review Board
Process.
3. Except for the proposed public park area, the indicated date palms
shall be installed as shown on Exhibit A and maintenance shall be
the responsibility of the developer which may ultimately be assumed
by the homeowners association for the project.
4. The maximum phasing shall be limited to five (5) phases. Phase One
shall include the dedication of the proposed park adjacent to Deep
Canyon Road to the City of Palm Desert.
5. The proposed improvements of the public park area as shown on Exhibit
A, including the playground equipment, tennis courts, parking area,
street improvements, and related landscaping and sprinkler system
shall be the responsibility of the developer. Said improvements shall
be installed. as a part of the first phase of development and dedicated
to the City of Palm Desert for public parks without any cost to the
City. These improvements shall be installed as approved by the City
Engineer.
6. The proposed meandering sidewalks as shown on Exhibit A on the indi-
vidual lots is not approved.
7. The proposed landscaping of the public right-of-way on Deep Canyon
' Road and 44th Avenue shall be modified as necessary to conformance
of the improvement requirements of Tract 9144.
8— Any proposed landscaping of the lots across the street from the proposed
openings to 44th Avenue and Deep Canyon Road shall include the utiliza-
tion of existing date palms and/or citrus trees as determined by the
Director of Environmental Services.
9.. The proposed model complex as specified on Exhibit A is not approved.
The applicant shall apply for a Temporary Use Permit for any proposed
model complex utilized as a part of any proposed subdivision.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. _
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ANNOUNCING FINDINGS AND APPROVING
A DEVELOPMENT PLAN ON PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF 44TH AVENUE AND
DEEP CANYON ROAD.
CASE NO. DP 02-77
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Section 25.39 of the Palm Desert
Zoning Code, the Planning Commission did on January 25, 1977, hold a duly noticed
Public Hearing to consider the application of INTERSTATE PROPERTIES INC.-DEEP CAN-
YON LTD. for Development Plan approval to allow a 200-unit Planned Residential
Development on property located in the PR-5,N Zone District and situated at the
southeast corner of the intersection of 44th Avenue and Deep Canyon Road, and more
particularly described as:
The NW 4 of the SW of the NE
of Section 21 T.5S, or 6E S.B.B._&M.
Excepting therefrom westerly 44' nor-
therly 55' and N 4 of SE , of NE 4 of
the NE 4 of said Section.
WHEREAS, said application has complied with the requirements of the "City
of Palm Desert Environmental Quality Procedure Resolution Number 74-14" , in that
a final Environmental Impact Report was certified for a similar project on the
site known as CUP 1493E and Tract 5075 and the proposed project has been determined
to have no greater environmental impacts pursuant to Section 15067 of the Califor-
nia Administrative Code; and,
WHEREAS.;; at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering all testi-
mony and argument, the Planning Commission did find the following facts and reasons
to exist to justify the granting of said Development Plan:
1) The proposed development is consistent with the City's adopted
General Plan;
2) The design or improvement of the proposed development as modified
by the recommended conditions will be consistent with the Zoning Ordinance;
3) The site is physically suitable for the type of development proposed;
4) The site is physically suited for the proposed density of the
development;
5) The design of the development as amended by the recommended conditions
and the proposed improvements are not likely to cause substantial environmental
damage or have a serious effect on the public health, safety, and general welfare.
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Planning Commission Resolution No. _
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission also considered the following
exceptions to the Special Standards of the PR Zone District:
1) Reduction of the required common open space from fifty percent
(50%) of the net area to thirty-one percent (31%).
2) Reduction of project perimeter setback from twenty (20) feet to
zero (0) feet.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has determined that the requested
exceptions are justified for the following reasons:
1) The reduction of common open space is offset by a substantial in-
crease in the required private yard area;
2) The elimination of the project setback is offset by the required
masonry wall along 44th Avenue and Deep Canyon Road;
3) The application of these two standards would not be compatible
with the proposed development concept and no benefit would be gained by applying
these two standards;
4) The deletion of these two standards substantially increases the
potential for individual privacy and provides for a better living environment
' for the ,ultimate occupant;
5) Even with the proposed exceptions, this development meets the intent
and purpose of the PR Zone District.
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. The Planning Commission hereby approves the above described exceptions
to the required development standards for the reasons expressed above;
3. Development Plan No. 02-77 is hereby approved limited to 200 units
for reasons, subject to attached conditions
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a special meeting of the City of Palm
' Desert Planning Commission held on this 25th day of January, 1977, by the fol-
lowing vote, to wit:
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Planning Commission Resolution No.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
S. ROY WILSON, CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
PAUL A. WILLIAMS, SECRETARY
PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION
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DUE TO AN EXTREMELY HEAVY WORKLOAD, SOME REFINEMENT TO THE PROPOSED CONDI-
TIONS MAY BE RECOMMENDED DURING THE STUDY SESSION ON TUESDAY. EVERY EFFORT
WILL BE MADE TO NOTIFY THE APPLICANT OF ANY REFINEMENTS AS SOON IN ADVANCE
OF THE MEETING AS POSSIBLE.
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA—BUSINESS AND TRANSPORTATION AGENCY EDMUND G. BROWN JR., Governor
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DISTRICT 8, P.O. BOX 231
SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIAF
92403
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08-Riv-111-38.1
Director of Environmental Services
City of Palm Desert
45-275 Prickly Pear Lane
Palm Desert, 'CA"- 92260
Dear Sir:
Thank you for the opportunity to review the tentative map and
Development Plan DP 02-77 for Tract No. 9144 located in the
southeast quadrant of the intersection of 44th Avenue and
Deep Canyon Drive.
Since this proposal is removed from any existing or proposed
State highway we have no comment.
Very truly yours,
J�. E. PEDDY
District Director
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Promect Development Services Engineer
(714) 383-4539
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ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
CITY OF PALM DESERT
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REQUEST FOR CONDIT .ONS-OF_APPROVAL .
Project: Subdivision and Development Plan for Interstate Properties
Case No. : TT 9144 and. DP 02-77
Enclosed please find materials describing a project for which the
following is being requested:
Development Plan 02-77
Tentative Map 9144
The attached data was prepared by the applicant and is being forwarded
to you for comments and recommended Conditions of Approval . The City.
is interested in the probable impacts on the natural environment and
on public resources.
Your recommendations and the enclosed maps sent to you should be returned
to the Director of Environmental Services, P. 0. Box 1977, Palm Desert,
California 92260, no later than the 17th of January, 1.977. :flon_-receipt
o_f=a=reply=w7`_11_—be-cons _as an. a—pp ro-vazl'. Any person wishing to at-
tend the Review Committee hearing should appear at 45-275 Prickly Pear
Lane, Palm Desert, at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 19, 1977.
V ry tru 'yours,
d :
PAUL 14ILLIAMS
Director of Environmental Services
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Enclosures (as noted) /! �
45-275 PRICKLY PEAR LANE, PALM DESERT,CALIFORNIA 9226O
TELEPHONE (714) 346-0611
February 18, 1977
Mr. Roger Harlow
Director of Pupil Personnel Service
Desert Sands Unified School District
83-049 Avenue 46
Indio, California 92201
Subject: Master Plan of Schools being .prepared by the School
District
Dear Roger:
The Planning Commission of the City of.Palm Desert has indicated
their interest in the Master Plan work that is being done by the
Unified School District under your guidance. The Planning Commis-
sion is presently considering a two-hundred (200) unit housing
complex at the corner of.Deep Canyon Road and 44th Avenue and they
have expressed a concern with regards to the impacts of such a
project on the school district in relationship to other projects
that have been approved in other jurisdictions within the school
district. The. Planning Commission has directed me to contact you
and inquire as to the status of the school situation in the dis-
trict in relationship to all the projects that are on the drawing
boards of the various jurisdictions within the school district.
Naturally, they are most concerned with regards to the schools in
Palm Desert; but, in addition, they are concerned with the impacts
of all the projects in the school district that are in the planning
stage or imminent on the high school in Indio. The project described
above is scheduled for hearing on March 1, 1977, and I would appre-
ciate talking with you prior to that meeting so that I may inform
the Commission of any concerns you might have with regards to the
status of the existing school facilities that might be affected by
such a project in relationship to the other projects in the district
that you are aware of.
Continued. . . .. . . . . . ./
Mr. Roger Harlow - Page Two February 18, 1977
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If it is possible, I would appreciate sitting down and discussing this situation
with you face to face at your convenience. : Further, if you have any questions
or if this letter is unclear, please feel .free to contact me at any time.
Sincerely,
PAUL A. WILLIAMS, SECRETARY
PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION
cc: . Hidden Palms Development Plan and Tract File
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January 28, 1977
AM-548-77
_ Administrative Offices:
Mr. Mery Johnson 1477 South Manchester Ave.
P.O. Be
3698
Interstate Development Anaheim, California 92803
(]14) 776-9350
2101 E. 4th Street, Suite 210
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Dear Mr. Johnson:
While the desert has typically offered a preponderance of attached pro-
ducts, the proposed Hidden Palms project presents a novel approach in
attracting two distinct buyer segments. In order to be successful ,
it must adhere to universal marketing concepts. The two major buyer
segments that will be attracted to the project as it was originally
conceived are:
1 . Moderate income families working in the cove
communities; and
2. Retirees seeking larger lots and greater pri-
vacy than presently available at the vast
majority of new ownership projects in the
desert area.
We believe the alteration of the project to include a predominance of
attached units would seriously diminish the attractiveness to the two
previously mentioned buyer segments.
Since 1973, Walker- & Lee Research has conducted consumer preference
surveys throughout California to discern homebuyers ' attitudes relating
to new ownership housing. Historically, more than 95% of all families
looking for primary residences express a strong desire for detached
housing versus duplexes, townhomes, and condominiums. Even a signi-
ficant number of surveyed shoppers at attached projects still pre-
ferred detached housing, but were willing to consider the attached
alternative only given that the project offered at least one of the
major advantages cited on the following page. Attaching the zero-lot-
line units would present a serious psychological barrier in attracting
family buyers.
January 28; 1977
AM-548-77
Mr. Mery Johnson FWMI
lker&Lee
Interstate Development ®®pE ftts
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Our experience in the development of large-scale subdivisions indi-
cates that attached units must offer a Significant incentive to lure
the prospective buyers away from their primary choice of detached
housing. Typically, attached projects must offer at least one of
the three major advantages vis-a-vis detached units. They are:
1 . Higher density yielding lot cost economies and
correspondingly lower price value;
2. More abundant recreational amenities (i .e. ,
golf course) ; and
3. Superior location.
Attaching the zero-lot-line units without offering a compensatory ad-
vantage would only serve to minimize overall buyer demand for the Hidden
Palms project, and render sales acceptance difficult. Buyers, espe-
cially those living in units year-round, have a collective "mental-block"
against any product design utilizing common-wall construction. Zero-
lot-line 7000 square foot lots are uncommonly large and provide greater
than average open space and privacy. In addition , the nature and lay-
out of the proposed project generates its own unique internal environ-
ment.
We hope this information is of value to you. Should you require further
input, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Respectfully submitted,
WALKER & LEE, INC. - MARKETING SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Steve DeMarco Laurie B. Ross
Senior Research Associate Research Analyst
SDM/LBR;mg
WALKER & LEE. INC.
RESALES . . . SUBDIVISIONS . . . ACREAGE . . COMMERCIAL B INDUSTRIAL SALES
45-275 PRICKLY PEAR LANE, PALM DESERT,CALIFORNIA 92260
TELEPHONE (714) 346-0611
February 8, 1977
Mr. Harry Schmitz
Director of Planning and Building
City of Indian Wells
45-300 Club Drive
Indian Wells, California 92260
Subject: Review of.TRACT 9144 and DEVELOPMENT PLAN 02-77
Dear Harry:
On January 5th, we did forward to you a. proposed .development .
known as Hidden Palms which is at the southeast corner of 44th
Avenue and Deep Canyon and therefore abuts- the common boundary
line between Palm Desert and Indian Wells. Said matter was re-
viewed by the Palm Desert Planning Commission on -January •25th,
and continued to the March 1st Meeting to allow for revisions
to the development. Since this matter was continued, I thought
I'd write you and see if you have had any •comnents on this proj-
ect due to its magnitude .and location. , This is particularly im-
portant since we are presently involved with .the applicants in
getting the .plan revised and your input at this time would be .in-
valuable to come up with a plan that is acceptable to both the
City of Palm Desert and the City of Indian Wells.
If you have not responded as of this date because .your City has
no concern regarding this project, please excuse this letter.
If,. on the other hand, your -Planning Commission or Council has
some concern regarding this- project, I. would appreciate any com-
ments you have as soon as .possible.
Very truly yours,
PAUL A. WILLIAMS
Director of Environmental Services
City of Palm Desert, California
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PROOF OF PUBLICATION This space is for the County Clerk's Filing Stamp
(2015.5 C.C.P.)
STATE OF CALIFORNIAI ss.
County of Riverside
I am a citizen of the United States and a resident of
the County aforesaid; I am over the age of eighteen
years, and not a party to or interested in the above Proof of Publication of
entitled matter. I am the principal clerk of the printer
of PALM DESERT POST, a newspaper of general circu-
lation, published weekly, in Palm Desert, County of -------CSty---
Riverside, and which newspaper has been adjudged
a newspaper of general circulation by the Superior
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under date of October 5, 1964, Case Number 83658;
that the notice, of which the annexed is a printed copy,
has been published in each regular and entire issue of LEGAL NOTICE J and a 4 acre park and situated at the southeast corner of Deep
said newspaper and not in any supplement thereof on
CRY OF PALM DESERT Canyon Road and 44th Avenue,and more particularly described
DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR A 200-UNIT PLANNED as;
RESI DENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ON 47.5 ACRES OF LAND Assessor's Parcel Numbers
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fpre'a Special meeting of the Palm Desert Planning Commission 625-050-006 625-100-M
to Consider 0 Development Plan for a Planned Residential Devel- 625-050-007 625-100-003
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City,Holl,45-275 Prickly Pear Lane, Palm Desert,Cglitornla,ot PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION
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45-275 PRICKLY PEAR LANE, PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 9226O
TELEPHO,`IE (714) 346-0611
REPORT OF "PLANNING CONitii1ISSION ACTION
DATE January 27, 1977
APPLICANT DEEP CANYON LTD.
2101 East 4th Street, Suite 210
Santa Ana, California 92705
CASE NO. TT 9144, DP 02-77, and 52MF
The Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert has considered
your request and taken the following action at its meeting of
January 25, 1977
XXX CONTINUED TO March 1, 1977
DENIED
APPROVED BY PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION
PLACED ON THE AGENDA OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
FOR CONCURRENCE WITH THE
PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION.
PLACED ON THE AGENDA OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
FOR PUBLIC HEARING.
Any appeal of the above action may be made in writing to the
Director of Environmental Services , City of Palm Desert , within
fifteen (15) days of the date of the decision.
PAUL A. WILLIAMS , Secretary
Palm Desert Planning Commission
Applicant
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REPORT OF TLANNING COMAISSION ACTION
DATE March 7, 1977
APPLICANT DEEP CANYON LTD.
2101 East 4th Street, Suite 210
Santa Ana, CA. 92705
CASE NO. DP 02-77, IT 9144, and 52MF (HIDDEN -PALMS
The Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert has considered
your request and taken the following action at its meeting of
March 1, 1977
CONTINUED TO
X 31M REQUEST WITHDRAWN WITHOUT PREJUDICE.
APPROVED BY PLANNING COnM SSION RESOLUTION
PLACED ON THE AGENDA OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
FOR CONCURRENCE WITH THE
PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION .
PLACED ON THE AGENDA OF THE CITY .COUNCIL OF
FOR PUBLIC HEARING.
Any appeal of the above action may be made in writing to the
Director of Environmental Services , City of Palm Desert , within
fifteen (15) days of the date of the decision.
PAUL A. WILLIAMS , Secretary
Palm Desert Planning Commission
Applicant
930CUM FRANK J. URRUTIA
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PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION
MARCH 1, 1977 Page Two
V. WRITTEN .COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Williams stated that the only written communications were those
dealing with the individual cases on the agenda.
VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Chairman Wilson asked that it be noted for the record that the Commission
had met in a Study Session prior to tonight's meeting for the purpose of
asking questions of staff and to look at the items on the agenda. Further,
he stated that no attempt was made to arrive at any decisions. He then
explained the Public Hearing procedures to those present.
A. CASE NO C/Z 01-77 A D.BAB000K & DURCO CONSTRUCTION CO. APPLICANTS
Request for a Change of Zone from PR-16 (Planned Residential, 16
Units Per Acre) to R-3 (Multiple Family Residential) , or other more
appropriate zones on 2.475 acres of land located on the north side
of Shadow Mountain Drive between Lupine Lane and Tumbleweed Lane.
(This matter was continued from the Special Planning Commission Meeting
of January 25, 1977, due to inadequate noticing procedures.)
Mr. Williams explained that the staff had received a request from WAYNE
E. MULLIN (representing DURCO CONSTRUCTION) to withdraw this item from
the agenda of March 1, 1977. Mr. Williams also explained that a proposed
sale of the property to MR. BABCOCK had not materialized and thus, the
request for withdrawal. He then stated that staff was recommending that
the Commission consider a Minute Motion accepting the request for with-
drawal without prejudice.
Chairman Wilson stated that since this was an advertised Public Hearing,
the Commission would take any testimony pertinent to the matter. He then opened
the Public Hearing and asked if there was any present wishing to speak either in
FAVOR of or OPPOSED to the matter. Being no one, he closed the Public Hearing
and asked the Commission for their feelings.
Commissioner Mills moved that the Planning Commission accept, without prejudice,
Mr. Mullin's request for withdrawal of this item. Commissioner Kelly seconded the
motion; motion unanimously carried.
B. CASE NO. DP 02-77, DEEP CANYON. LTD. , APPLICANT
Request for approval of a Development Plan for a 200-unit planned
residential development in the PR-5,N District on 47.5 acres of
land located at the southeast corner of 44th Avenue and Deep Canyon
Road. (This matter was continued from the Special Planning Commission
meeting of January 25, 1977.)
Mr. Williams stated that the Commission had received in their packet of
materials for this meeting, a letter from FRANK J. URRUTIA representing
his clients on the HIDDEN PALMS Development. Said letter was requesting
withdrawal of the Development Plan, the Tract Map, and Case No. 52MF, to
t allow time for further study and possible re-design of the project. There-
fore, staff was recommending that the Commission, by Minute Motion, accept
Mr. Urrutia's request for withdrawal, without prejudice.
Mr. Williams also presented a letter from the CITY OF INDIAN WELLS recom-
mending certain changes if the project was approved. He explained that
copies of this letter were distributed to the Commission during their Study
Session.
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PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION
MARCH 1, 1977 Page Three
Chairman Wilson asked if the applicant was present. He was not present.
Chairman Wilson then opened the Public Hearing on Case No. DP 02-77 and asked
if there was anyone present wishing to speak either in FAVOR of or OPPOSED to
this project or the suggested continuance. Being no one, Chairman Wilson closed
the Public Hearing and asked the Commission for their feelings.
Commissioner Reading moved that the Planning Commission accept the withdrawal,
without prejudice, for Case No. DP 02-77 and IT 9144. Commissioner Kelly seconded
the motion; motion unanimously carried.
C. CONTINUED CASE NO. TT 9144, DEEP CANYON LTD. , APPLICANT
Request for approval of a Tentative Tract for a 200-lot subdivision
for a planned residential development on 47.5 acres of land located
in the PR-5,N District and situated at the southeast corner of 44th
Avenue and Deep Canyon Road. (This matter was continued from the
Special Planning Commission Meeting of January 25, 1977.)
Mr. Williams suggested a similar minute motion for this case. Chairman
Wilson stated that Commissioner Reading's motion had included the withdrawal
of this tract.
D. CASE NO CUP 08-76(AMEND) DESERT EMPIRE TELEVISION CORPORATION-KMIR-TV
APPLICANT
Request for an Amendment of an approved Conditional Use Permit to
allow for a revised Development Plan for a television studio and
office facility on a 3-acre site located on the north side of Park
View Drive, west of Monterey Avenue, in the PR-7,S.P. District.
Charrman Wilson stated that he would first like to call on the City Attorney
for his advice pertaining to this case.
City Attorney Erwin stated that there were at least two commissioners who
had declined to act on this case and who would possibly abstain from voting
on the matter. However, due to Commissioner Berkey's absence, this left
only two Commissioners to make a decision which was not a sufficient amount
to constitute a quorum. Mr. Erwin then stated that it would be appropriate
that the two Commissioners, even though preferring to abstain, remain on
the Commission and vote on the matter; otherwise there would be no authority
to act. Mr. Erwin then asked the two Commissioners to identify themselves.
Chairman Wilson stated that speaking as an individual, due to the close
proximity of this matrer to his occupational field, he would prefer not
to vote on this matter, but in view of the situation, he would not abstain
from voting.
Commissioner Reading stated that he had an interest in the opposite station
and he would prefer to abstain.
At this time, Mr. Williams presented the staff report to the Commission.
i- Said report included the applicant's request for an Amendment to the original
Conditional Use Permit which the Planning Commission had approved by Resolu-
tion No. 172 on August 31, 1976. The CUP was subsequently approved by the
City Council in September of 1976. Mr. Williams then listed the following
major revisions for the Development Plan, as requested by the applicant.
1. Reduce the building size to 16,420 square feet.
2. Revise the design of the overall structure in terms of architectural
treatment and layout.
3. Re-position the building on the proposed site to within 120 feet of
Park View Drive versus the previously approved 400 feet.
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francisco j. urrutia, a. i. a. & associates
Carchitecture land planning
73-350 el paseo • suite 201 • palm desert, california 92260 714 — 346-0593
February 24 , 1977
Mr. Paul Williams,
Director of Environmental Services
CITY OF PALM DESERT
45-275 Prickly Pear Lane
Palm Desert, California 92260
Re: Hidden Palms Development
Dear Paul,
As a result of our discussion with the Planning
Commission and City Planning staff, it is obvious
that our original approach to the above project
is not acceptable to the City Planning Commission.
It will be potentially necessary to re-program and
re-design the project as per the Planning Commiss-
ion' s requests.
Therefore, since time is now a problem, on behalf
of the applicant, Deep Canyon LTD, we are request-
ing that the Hidden Palms Project be withdrawn from
the Planning Commission' s Agenda of March 1 , 1977
to allow further study and possible redesign. This
request would pertain to the Development and Tentative
plans.
incerely,
ancisc J. Urrutia, A. I .A.
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45-300 CLUB DRIVE - INDIAN WELLS, CALIFORNIA 92260
February 28, 1977
Mr. Paul A. Williams
Director of Environmental Services
City of Palm Desert
45-275 Prickly Pear Lane
Palm Desert, California 92260
RE: Tract 9144 and
Development Plan 02-77
Dear Paul:
Subject matter was reviewed and discussed February 24th by the Indian Wells
Planning Commission. Their recommendations are being forwarded to our
City Council for their March 3, 1977 meeting.
The Indian Wells Planning Commission's consensus of opinion is as follows:
1) Development Plan 02-77 appears acceptable as proposed,
2) Tract 9144, which is coincident to the Indian Wells City limit, caused
four items to be presented to the Palm Desert Planning Commission
for their consideration.
(a) Subject property is a portion of the proposed Indian Wells
flood control system. Tentative plans require a channel,
300 feet in width, to occupy space at the western limits
of the City of Indian Wells. (150' in City of Palm Desert --
150' in City of Indian Wells)
(b) Increase dwelling size from 1600 to 2000 square feet to
be compatible with Indian Wells requirements,
(c) Density should not exceed 3. 6 units per acre.
(d) Screening, on the east side of Tract 9144 shall consist of
either landscaping or block wall.
We will forward to you the City Council comments as soon as they are available.
Thank you for the opportunity to review.
RECEIVED
Very truly yours,
CITY OF INDIA.N WELLS
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
CITY OF PALM DESERT Director of Building & Planning
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City of Palm Desert
P. O. Box 1648
Palm Desert, California 92260
RE: Planning Matters
Gentlemen:
Please be advised that on March 3, 1977, the City Council considered the
referred City of Palm Desert cases:
D.P. #2-77 Tract 9144 located at the SE corner of Deep Canyon Road
and 44th Avenue
The Indian Wells City Council concurred with the Indian Wells
Planning Commissions recommendations.
CUP #1-77 (City Yard) located south of SH Ill approximately 500 feet
east of Deep Canyon Road
The Indian Wells City Council had no objection.
Very truly yours,
CIT,,,Y OF INDIAN ,)ELLS
PRINCE E. PIERSON
City Manager
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Planning Commission Minutes Page 4 .
..February 24 , 1977
PUBLIC. IIEARING: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #2-77-1 CONTD
CONDITIONS :
l. - The development of the premises shall conform substantially
with that as shown on plot plan marked Exhibit "A" , and dated
( February 24 , 1977 , on file with Conditional Use Case #2-77-1
in the office of the Indian Wells Planning Department unless
otherwise amended by the following conditions.
2. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, occupancy, or
use contemplated by this approval, the applicant shall first
obtain permits and/or clearance from the following :
Architectural and Landscaping Committee.
Written evidence of said permit or. clearance from the above shall
be presented to the Department of Building and Planning.
3. The finished elevation of the floor of the tennis court shall "
be no higher than 6 ' -0" below ground level . The finished grade
elevation of the lot shall not exceed 6" above existing grade.
Prior to construction and issuance of a building permit, the
applicant shall submit a complete grading plan to the Building
and Planning Director for approval.
4. Prior to issuance of a building permit or grading permit, the
applicant shall submit a landscape plan to the Architectural
and Landscaping Committee for approval . Said plan shall indicate
complete landscaping of the site generally in conformity with the
plot plan marked Exhibit "A" .
5. No use shall be made of the tennis court or final inspection
given until all landscaping and irrigation systems shall have been
installed and in operation. Lighting shall not be permitted.
6. Plans for the gazebo shall be submitted for approval to the
Architectural & Landscaping Committee prior to issuance of a
building permit.
7. This approval shall be used within 180 (days) after the
effective date of approval , otherwise it shall become null and
void and of no effect whatsoever. By "use" is meant substantial
construction of the development contemplated.
5. REFERRAL: (a) City of Palm Desert -- D.P. #2-77 & Tract #9144
located at the SE corner of Deep Canyon Road and
44th Avenue
Planning Assistant Wilcox reviewed the Tentative Map for Tract #9144
as referred to the City from the Palm Desert Planning Commission
for comments. The Palm Desert Planning Commission reviewed the
the proposal and tabled the matter to their March 1, 1977 meeting.
The development consists of 200 condominiums on 47 acres, some
two and four bedroom units. The individual units range from
( 1300 to 1600 sq. ft. Indian Wells City Limits borders along the
" ) eastern portion of the project.
Following discussion and review of the plans, it was moved by
Commissioner Garland, seconded by Commissioner Tobin and unanimously
carried that the following items be presented to the Palm Desert
Planning Commission for. consideration in approval of the
projec
1. Subject property is a portion of the proposed In3ian-W _, ls
flood control system. Tentative plans require a channel ,
300' in width, to occupy space at the western limits of the
City of Indian Wells. (150 ' in City of Palm Desert --
' in City of Indian Wells. )
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February 24 , 1977
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2. Increase dwelling size from 1600 to 2000 sq. ft. to be
compatible with Indian Wells requirements.
( 3. Density should not exceed 3. 6 units per acre.
4. Screening, on the east side of Tract 9144 shall consist of
either landscaping or block wall.
b. Planning Assistant Wilcox further reviewed the C.U.P. #1-77
for a proposed City Yard located south of Highway 111 approximately
500 feet east of Deep Canyon Road.
Following discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Tobin, seconded
by 'Commissioner Conner and unanimously carried that the Planning
Commission has no objections to the proposal.
6. ELECTION OF PLANNING COMMISSIONERS FOR 1977 (CHAIRMAN AND
VICE-CHAIRMAN)
It was moved by Commissioner Conner, seconded by Commissioner Tobin
and unanimously carried to postpone election. of officers to the
March meeting.
. ,ADJOURNMENT:
At 4 : 50 p.m. , meeting adjourned to March 10 , 1977 at 3 :00 p.m.
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City Clerk ,
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March 3 , 1977
STAFF REPORTS & REQUESTS CONTD:
b. City Manager Pierson requested that an Executive Session be
held following adjournment of the meeting to discuss the flood
control lawsuit and other pending litigation with Col . Healey.
_._ Planning Director Schmitz discussed two referrals from the City
of Palm Desert. Mr. Schmitz reviewed D.P. #2-77 and Tract 9144
located at the SE corner of Deep Canyon Road and 44th Avenue. The
Indian Wells Planning Commission reviewed the sub-division and
felt that several items should be pointed out for their considera-
tion. Director Schmitz reviewed the Planning Commission ' s
recommendations.
Director Schmitz further reviewed C.U.P. #1-77 for a City Yard
located south of Highway 111 approximately 500 feet east of
Deep Canyon Road.
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Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Buss, seconded by
Councilman Oliphant and unanimously carried that the staff be diredte
to notify the City of Palm Desert that the City Council concurs
with the Planning Commission 's recommendations for Tract 9144 . �=
Further, that they have no objections to C.U.P. #1-77 (City Yard) .
d. City Attorney Erwin reviewed correspondence from the City of
Palm Desert relative to the requirement for an E. I .R. on a project
for property located easterly of Bob Hope Drive within the City of
Palm Desert' s sphere of influence. Mr. Erwin commented that this f,
matter requires no action from the City as the property is outside
of the City' s sphere of influence. C,
No action was taken. tw
f e. City Attorney Erwin requested that the City Council accept the (7i
following sewer easements for property located within Sewer
Assessment District #3 and authorize the recordation of same :
Brassfield Enterprises
James H. & Fara Wayne Moore
Vincent M. & Louisa G. Cortes
Dellason, Inc. .
John D. & Evelyn F.. Sheets
Indian Wells Country Club Estates
Coachella Valley County Water District
It was moved by Councilman Buss, seconded by Councilman Oliphant
and unanimously carried to accept the sewer easements and . authorizeM
the recordation of same.
ADJOURNMENT:
At 4 : 30 p.m. , meeting adjourned to Executive Session to discuss the
flood control lawsuit and other pending litigation with Col . Healey.
Executive Session was continued to Thursday, March loth at 12 :30 p.m.
at a place to be designated by the Mayor.
JEANNE WILSON
City Clerk.
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MARCH 1, 1977 Page Two
V. WRITTEN .COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Williams stated that the only written communications were those
dealing with the individual cases on the agenda.
VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS
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Chairman Wilson asked that it be noted for the record that the Commission
had met in a Study Session prior to tonight's meeting for the purpose of
asking questions of staff and to look at the items on the agenda. Further,
he stated that no attempt was made to arrive at any decisions. He then
explained the Public Hearing procedures to those present.
A. CASE NO. C/Z 01-77 A.D.BAB000K & DURCO CONSTRUCTION CO. APPLICANTS
Request for a Change of Zone from PR-16 (Planned Residential, 16
Units Per Acre) to R-3 (Multiple Family Residential) , or other more
appropriate zones on 2.475 acres of land located on the north side
of Shadow -Mountain Drive between Lupine Lane and Tumbleweed Lane.
(This matter was continued from the Special Planning Commission Meeting
of January 25, 1977, due to inadequate noticing procedures.)
Mr. Williams explained that the staff had received a request from WAYNE
E. MULLIN (representing DURCO CONSTRUCTION) to withdraw this item from
the agenda of March 1, 1977. Mr. Williams also explained that a proposed
sale of the property to MR. BABCOCK had not materialized and thus, the
request for withdrawal. He then stated that staff was recommending that
the Commission consider a Minute Motion accepting the request for with-
drawal without prejudice.
Chairman Wilson stated that since this was an advertised Public Hearing,
the Commission would take any testimony pertinent to the matter. He then opened
the Public Hearing and asked if there was any present wishing to speak either in
FAVOR of or OPPOSED to the matter. Being no one, he closed the Public Hearing
and asked the Commission for their feelings.
Commissioner Mills moved that the Planning Commission accept, without prejudice,
Mr. Mullin's request for withdrawal of this item. Commissioner Kelly seconded the
motion; motion unanimously carried.
B. CASE NO. DP 02-77, DEEP CANYON LTD. , APPLICANT
Request for approval of a Development Plan for a 200-unit planned
residential development in the PR-5,N District on 47.5 acres of
land located at the southeast corner of 44th Avenue and Deep Canyon
Road. (This matter was continued from the Special Planning Commission
meeting of January 25, 1977.)
Mr. Williams stated that the Commission had received in their packet of
materials for this meeting, a letter from FRANK J. URRUTIA representing
his clients on the HIDDEN PALMS Development. Said letter was requesting
' withdrawal of the Development Plan, the Tract Map, and Case No. 52MF, to
allow time for further study and possible re-design of the project. There-
fore, staff was recommending that the Commission, by Minute Motion, accept
Mr. Urrutia's request for withdrawal, without prejudice.
Mr. Williams also .presented a letter from the CITY OF INDIAN WELLS recom-
mending certain changes if the project was approved. He explained that
copies of this letter were distributed to the Commission during their Study
Session.
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4 (� Chairman Wilson then opened the Public Hearing on Case No. DP 02-77 and asked
to if there was anyone present wishing to speak either in FAVOR of or OPPOSED to
FW- this project or the suggested continuance. Being no one, Chairman Wilson closed
Z the Public Hearing and asked the Commission for their feelings.
Commissioner Reading moved that the Planning Commission accept the withdrawal,
' without prejudice, for Case No. DP 02-77 and TT 9144. Commissioner Kelly seconded
the motion; motion unanimously carried.
C. CONTINUED CASE NO. TT 9144, DEEP CANYON LTD. , APPLICANT
Request for approval of a Tentative Tract for a 200-lot subdivision
for a planned residential development on 47.5 acres of land located
in the PR-5,N District and situated at the southeast corner of 44th
Avenue and Deep Canyon Road. (This matter was continued from the
Special Planning Commission Meeting of January 25, 1977.)
Mr. Williams suggested a similar minute motion for this case. Chairman
Wilson stated that Commissioner Reading's motion had included the withdrawal
of this tract.
D. CASE NO. CUP 08-76(AMEND) DESERT EMPIRE TELEVISION CORPORATION-KMIR-TV,
APPLICANT
Request for an Amendment of an approved Conditional Use Permit to
allow for a revised Development Plan for a television studio and
office facility on a 3-acre site located on the north side of Park
View Drive, west of Monterey Avenue, in the PR-7,S.P. District.
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Chairman Wilson stated that he would first like to call on the City Attorney
for his advice pertaining to this case.
City Attorney Erwin stated that there were at least two commissioners who
had declined to act on this case and who would possibly abstain from voting
on the matter. However, due to Commissioner Berkey's absence, this left
only two Commissioners to make a decision which was not a sufficient amount
to constitute a quorum. Mr. Erwin then stated that it would be appropriate
that the two Commissioners, even though preferring to abstain, remain on
W the Commission and vote on the matter; otherwise there would be no authority
Zto act. Mr. Erwin then asked the two Commissioners to identify themselves.
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QChairman Wilson stated that speaking as an individual, due to the close
proximity of this matter to his occupational field, he would prefer not
1- to vote on this matter, but in view of the situation, he would not abstain
from voting.
Commissioner Reading stated that he had an interest in the opposite station
and he would prefer to abstain.
At this time, Mr. Williams presented the staff report to the Commission.
Said report included the applicant's request for an Amendment to the original
Conditional Use Permit which the Planning Commission had approved by Resolu-
tion No. 172 on August 31, 1976. The CUP was subsequently approved by the
City Council in September of 1976. Mr. Williams then listed the following
major revisions for the Development Plan, as requested by the applicant.
1. Reduce the building size to 16,420 square feet.
2. Revise the design of the overall structure in terms of architectural
treatment and layout.
3. Re-position the building on the proposed site to within 120 feet of
Park View Drive versus the previously approved 400 feet.
AP-o 2- 77
INTERSTATE PROPERTIES, INC.
2101 EAST FOURTH STREET,SUITE 210 • SANTA ANA,CALIFORNIA 92705 • (714) 558-3766
December 29, 1976
City of Palm Desert
45-275 Prickly Pear Lane
Palm Desert, California 92260
Reference: Approximately 48 acres located at the south/east
corner of 44th Avenue and Deep Canyon, city of
Palm Desert, County of Riverside. Tentative Map
#9144.
Gentlemen:
We are enclosing our check in the amount of $1, 755 in payment
of the following:
Design .Review Board Fee $ 50.00
E.I .R. Assessment Fee 30.00
Tentative Map Filing Fee $250 plus
$3 .50 per unit x 200 units $700 950 .00
Development Plan Filing Fee $325 plus
$2 .00 per unit x 200 units $400 725 .00
$1, 755 .00
Very truly yours ,
INTERSTATE PROPERTIES, INC.
Mervin B. has President
MBJ/dmp
Enclosure
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PALM DESERT PLANNING COiMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING j
Commissioner Reading moved that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution
No. 213, as recommended by staff. Commissioner Mills seconded the motion;
motion unanimously carried.
VII. OLD BUSINESS
None
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Consideration of a Proposed City Council Resolution amending the
EIR procedures.
Mr. Williams explained the request to the Commission and stated
that sweeping changes had been made to the entire Environmental
Impact Report (EIR) procedures. Therefore, staff was recommending
approval to the City Council of the resolution pertaining to the
amendment of the EIR procedures.
Chairman Wilson asked if there were any questions of staff at this time.
Being none, he asked the Commission for their feelings on the matter.
Commissioner Mills moved that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution
No. 214, as recommended by staff. Commissioner Reading seconded the
motion; motion unanimously carried.
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IX. DESIGN REVIEW BOARD ITEMS
A. Review of Cases approved at the Design Review Board meetings of
January 11, 1977 and January 19, 1977.
Mr. Williams stated that before getting involved in the Design
Review Board items, staff was recommending continuance of Case
No. 52MF as it was related to Case No. DP 02-77, which the Plan-
ning Commission had just continued to the March 1, 1977 meeting.
Further, staff was recommending a continuance of Case No. 23SA
to the meeting of February 15, 1977, as the applicant was not able
to be present at tonight' s meeting.
Mr. Williams then asked Mr. Fleshman to present the remaining
Design Review Board cases.
The first case presented by Mr. Fleshman was Case No. 46C and he
explained to the Commission that this was a request for preliminary
approval of a 160-room resort hotel development for ROBERT GOODEN.
Mr. Fleshman gave a detailed description of the project. Said de-
scription included a presentation to the Commission of the elevations
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and colors & materials board.
Commissioner Berkey asked about the roofing material .
Mr. Urrutia explained that the roofing material was metal with an
enamel finish, a flat finish, and traditional architecture (turned
roof).
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PROOF OF PUBLICA_,,1N This spa*for the County Clerk's Filing Stamp
(2015.5 C.C.P.)
STATE OF CAUFORNIA) ss.
County of Riverside
I am a citizen of the United States and a resident of
the County aforesaid; I am over the age of eighteen
years, and not a party to or interested in the above Proof of Publication of
entitled matter. I am the principal clerk of the printer
of PALM DESERT POST, a newspaper of general circu-
lation, published weekly, in Palm Desert, County of .......City-- of-Palm Desert
Riverside, and which newspaper has been adjudged
a newspaper of general circulation by the Superior Case No . DP 02-77
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under date of October 5, 1964, Case Number 83658;
that the notice, of which the annexed is a printed copy,
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NOTICE and a 4 acre Park and situated at the souttleast corner of Deep
said newspaper and not in any supplement thereof on 0 CITY 0 DEVELOPMENT POLAN FOR F PALM DESERT
PLANNED as neon Road and 441h Avenue,and more par iculoriv described
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ON 47.5 ACRES OF LAND Assessor's Parcel Numbers
the followin dates to-wit: LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF DEEP CANYON 625-050-001 625-050-012
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to consider a Development Plan fora Planned Residential Devel- 625-050-M 625-100-003
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SAID Public hearing will be held on Tuesday, January 25, Doted:January 10,7977
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City Hall,45-275 Prickly Pear Lane, Palm Desert,Callfornlo,at PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION
which time and place,all Interested Persons are invitetl to aftentl PDP-1/13t1
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LEGAL NOTICE o/ryof PA�MOfsERTfs
CITY of PALM DESERT
DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR A 200-UNIT PLANNED RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT Oil 47. 5 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED AT THE
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF DEEP CANTON ROAD AND 44TH AVENUE.
CASE NO. DP 02-77
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held before
a special meeting of the Palm Desert Planning Commission to consi-
der a Development Plan for a Planned Residential Development on
47.5 acres containing 200 condominium dwelling units and a 4 acre
park and situated at the southeast corner of Deep Canyon Road and
44th Avenue, and more particularly described as:
Assessor's Parcel Numbers
625-050-001 625-050-012
625-050-002 625-050-013
625-050-003 625-050-014
625-050-005 625-100-001
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SAID Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, January 25, 1977, at
7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Palm Desert City Hall ,
45-275 Prickly Pear Lane, Palm Desert, California , at which time
and place, all interested persons are invited to attend and be
heard.
PAUI_ A. WILLIAMS, SECRETARY
PALM DESERT PLANI4ING COMMISSION
PUBLISH: I'alm Desert: Pest
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DATE: January 10, 1977
LEGAL NOTICE
CITY of PALM DESERT
-A TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP OF 200 CONDOMINIUM
UNITS ON 47. 5 ACRES FOR DEEP CANYON LTD. AND
SITUATED IN THE PR-5,N ZONE DISTRICT.
CASE NO. TT 9144
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN .that a Public Hearing will be held before
.a special meeting of the Palm Desert Planning Commission to consi-
der a Tentative Subdivision Map for 200 condominium units on 47. 5
acres foi- Deep Canyon Ltd. and situated at the southeast corner of
_Deep Canyon Road and 444tth Avenue, in the PP.-5,N Zone District.
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SAID Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, January 25, 1977, at
7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Palm Desert City Hall ,
45-275 Prickly Pear Lane, Palm Desert, California, at which tiiTL
and place all interested persons are invited to attend and be heard.
PAUL A. WILLIAMS, SECRETARY
"PALFI DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION
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CERTIFIED PROPERTY OWNERS' LIST
AFFIDAVIT
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE )
CITY OF PALM DESERT )
I, Leslie S. Powers hereby certify
that the attached list contains the names and addresses of all persons
to whom all property is assessed as they appear on the latest available
assessment roll of the County within the area described on the attached
application and for a distance of three hundred (300) feet from the
exterior boundaries of the property described on the attached application.
I certify under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true
and correct.
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(date) December 31 , 1976
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NEGATIVE DECLARATION
Case No. : DP 02-77 & TRACT 9144
Applicant ; DEEP CANYON LTD. & INTERSTATE PROPERTIES, INC.
2101 East 4th Street, Suite 210
Santa Ana , California 92705
.Description of Project: Request for a Tentative Tract Map for a 200-unit Planned
Residential development on a 47-acre site located at the
southeast corner of 44th Avenue and Deep Canyon Road.
Finding: Project is exempt from additional requirements under CEQA since
an EIR for a similar project on this site was previously approved
for CUP 1493E and Tract 5075. The proposed project has been de-
termined to have no greater environmental impacts than the pre-
viously reviewed project in that the number of units requested
have been reduced by one, the acreage increased by five acres,
and the applicant has been cimmitted to preserve a portion of
the existing date trees.
Justification: Pursuant to Section 150i.7 of the California Administrative Code
Any interested citizen may appeal this determination to the Planning Commission
within eight (3) days of the date of the posting of public notice by filing an appeal
in accordance with P.esolution No. 74-14 with the Department of Environmental
.Services located at 45-275 Prickly Pear Lane, Palm Desert, California. If no
.appeal is filed within said time, this determination shall be final
Date Filed with County Clerk
{within five days)
January 7, 1977
Date Public Notice
Is Posted:
January 7, 1977
cc: 'Applicant Date Appeal Period Expires:
County Clerk
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TELEPHONE (714) 346-0611
Date: January 10, 1977
LEGAL NOTICE
CITY of PALM DESERT
DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR A 200-UNIT PLANNED RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT ON 47.5 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED AT THE
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF DEEP CANYON ROAD AND 44TH AVENUE.
CASE NO. DP 02-77
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held before
a special meeting of the Palm Desert Planning Commission to consi-
der a Development Plan for a Planned Residential Development on
47.5 acres containing 200 condominium dwelling units and a 4 acre
park and situated. at the southeast corner of Deep Canyon Road and
44th Avenue, and more particularly described as:
Assessor's Parcel Numbers
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625-050-002 625-050-013
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SAID Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, January 25, 1977, at
7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Palm Desert City Hall ,
45-275 Prickly Pear Lane, Palm Desert, California, at which time
and place, all interested persons are invited to attend and be
heard.
PAUL A. WILLIAMS, SECRETARY
PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION
PUBLISH: Palm Desert Post
January 13, 1977
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TELEPHONE (714) 346-0611
January 5, 1977
REQUEST FOR CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Project: Subdivision, and Development Plan for Interstate Properties
Case No. : TT 9144 and DP 02-77 J
Enclosed please find materials describing a project for which the
following is being requested:
Development Plan 02-77
Tentative Map 9144
The attached data was prepared by the applicant and is being forwarded
to you for comments and recommended Conditions of Approval . The City
is interested in the probable impacts on the natural environment and
on public resources.
Your recommendations and the enclosed maps sent to you should be returned
to the Director of Environmental Services, P. 0. Box 1977^a_ _Desert,
California 92260, no later than the 17th of January, .1977. Non-receipt
of a reply will be considered as an approval. Any person wishing to at-
tend the Review Corrliittee hearing should appear at 45-275 Prickly Pear
Lane, Palm Desert, at 10:00 a.m, on Wednesday, January 19, 1977.
V ry tru yours,
PAUL W1LL_T
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Director of Environmental Services
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Enclosures (as noted)
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45.2;5 PRICKLY PEAR L'A�e PALM DESERT W.92240(T14)D48'Del
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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DATE REC.
PLANNING DIVISION g, (DOT✓OT WRITE III THIS SPACE---------------
APPLICANT (Please print ) '4
_ Interstate Properties . Inca — CAM-rtm . L7b.
(NAIIIE) -
2101 Fast 4th Strppt gni tp!tl fl 71 d /SSGi-1766
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(Mailing address) (Telephone)
Banta Ana rnl i fnrnia _�77�
( City) State Zip-Code)
Request:(describe specific nature of approval requested)
Planned District ,Development Plan Approval for planned Residential
Development
Property Description:
N.W. 4 of S.W. ; of N.E. a of section 21 T. 5, SR6E SBBM. Excepting
therefrom westerly 44 ' northerly 55 ' .and NZ of S.E. a of N.E. 4 of
the N.E. 4 of said section.
Assessors Parcel No. GQ.5-SOW- 001,Cyo,21003, Existing Zoning
00 S,006,0071 012, 01314644 014 -
�/LCj Existing Gan. Plan Designation
Regular med. density 5-7 d.u./acre w/
reservation of date Palms.
Property Owner Authorization: The undersionRd states that they are the owner(s) of the property dcscribed herein oral hereby give
authorization for the filing of this application.
'TAN. 3/
Sig otu a Date
Agreement Absolving the City of Palm Desert of all liabilities relat' a to any Dead Restrictions. '
I DO BY MY SIGNATURE ON THIS AGREEM NT, absolve the City of Palm Desert of all liabilities regarding any deed
restrictions that may be applicable to the property described herein.
JAN• 3, 1977
Sign ture Date
Applicants Signature
Signature Date
(for staff use only) ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS Accepted by:
❑ MINISTERIAL ACT E.A. No. wet
❑ CATEGORICA EXEMPTION
❑ NEGATIVE DECLARATION CASE I V O. O�
❑ OTHER
NOTE: APPLICANT MUST ALSO COMPLETE RELATED SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION. Reference Case No.
ORIGINAL FILE COPY
francisco j. urrutia, a. i. a. & associates
Carchitecture land planning
73-350 el paseo • suite 201 palm desert, california 92260 714 — 346-0593
STREET NAMES for HIDDEN PALMS DEVELOPMENT
PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA
STREET DESIGNATION STREET NAME
A. Hidden Palms Circle
Yerba Buena Circle
Chamrops Circle
B. Palm Shadows Drive
Parque Vista Drive
Palos Verde Drive
C. Canyon Palms Circle
Desert Palms Circle
Creeping Fig Circle
D. Windflower
Wysteria Way
Cactus Lane
E. Skyflower
Adobe Way
Cloverly Court
F. Sunset Way
Palmetto Lane
Carob Lane
G. Sago
Sylvan Lane
Sabal Lane
H. Bluewood Court
Buckthorn Court
Bottlebrush Court
I. Cottonwood Court
Whitethorn Court
Sagebrush Court
J. Willowwood Court
Firethorn Court
Waxbrush Court
Street Names (cont. )
Hidden Palms Development
STREET DESIGNATION STREET NAME
K. Wormwood Court
Blackthorn Court
Sugarbrush Court
L. Yellow Wood Court
Foxtail Court
Firebrush Court
CITY OF , LPf DESERT
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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DATE REC.
PLANNING DIVISION (DO NOT WRIrEIN THIS SPA
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PPLICANT (Please print )
I terstate Properties , _
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(Mailing address) (Telephone)
Canta Ana ('al i fn • a — 9.2.7 Wi -
( City) State (zip-Code)
equest:(describe specific nature of approval requested)
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operty Description-
N.W. ; of S_Di. ; of N.E. ; of section 21 T. 5, SR6E SBBM. Excepting
therefrom westerly 44 ' northerly 55 ' and N1 of S.E. : of N.E. < of
the N.E. of said section.
ssessors Parcel No. (p2• ;-060- o0j o174.,avS, Exisiinc Zoning
6�006, 71 a12, o(3 f �t+vC of�{ _
Ca'— 100— 001; 002 f 0+.t 00.5 Existing Gen. Ran Designation
Regular med. density 5-7 d.u./acre w/
reservation ot date 13alms.
Operty Owner Authorization: The undersigned states that they are the owner(s) of the property described herein and hereby give
authorization for the filing of this application.
F
Si-inotur'e Date
greement Absolving the City of Palm Desert of all liarREEtArENT,
elative to any Deed Restrictions. '
I DO BY MY SIGNATURE ON THIS A absolve the City of Palm Desert of all liabilities regarding any deed
estriciions that may be applicable to the property described herein-
Signature Date i
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Applicants Signature
3' 19777
Signafl rG Date
for staff use only) ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS - Accepted by
D MINISTERIAL ACT E.A. N°.
❑ CATEODRICA Ex EMPT10N
❑ NEGATIVE DECLARATION CASE No.
❑ OTHER
NOTE: APPLICANT MUST ALSO COMPLETE RELATED SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION. Reference Case No-
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Staff Only
Case Na .
Receipt No .
Received by :
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM
CITY OF PALM DESERT
TO ACCOMPANY APPLICATION FOR Development Plan
(Type of. Permit)
LOCATION South east corner of Deep Canyon and Avenue 44 , Palm Desert
Address
APPLICANT Interstate. Properties 501 N. Golden Circle Dr. Suite 104
Banta ana . - California 714/558-3766
(Please print) Address Telephone
1 . Background Information
1. Briefly describe the nature of the project or activity .
Planned Residential Development
2. General location .
Address as indicated above..
3 . . Legal description of project site .
4 . Describe the project area, including distinguishing natural
and mar_made characteristics .
Existing date and citrus grove
5 . Is . the project a phase or a portion of a larger project?
If so , identify larger project .
No.
6. aas an Environmental Assessment or Environmental Impact
Report previously been prepared that includes the project?
If so , give date submitted and title of project .
Yes . . . Deep Canyon Project . . . submitted Dec. 26 , '1972
7 . . List every other public agency from whom a lease , permit ,
license , certificate , or other entitlement for use is
necessary before completion of the project .
Coachella Valley County Water District
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ZI. Assessment of Pnvironmental Impact
Please answer the following questions by placing a check in
the appropriate space . (The applicant should be able t.o explain
or substantiate his response to every question. )
A. Characteristics of the Natural Environment YES NO
1 . Land (Topography, Soils , Geology)
a . Does the project site involve a
unique landform or biological area ,
such as beaches , sand dunes , marshes , X
etc:?
b . :•]ill the project involve .construction X
on slopes of 25% or greater?
C. Is the project to be located in an
area of soil instability (substance,
landslide or severeerosion) ?
d. Is the project site located on , . or
adjacent to a known earthquake fault? X
2. [later
a . Is the project located within a %
flood plain?
b . Does the project involve a natural X
drainage channel or streambed?
3. Flora and fauna
a. Are there any rare . or endangered
species of plant life in the project X
area?
b . Will any mature trees be removed or
relocated? X
C. Is the project site adjacent to , or
does it include a habitat , food
source , water source , nesting place
or breeding place for a rare or
endangered wildlife species? X
d. Could the project affect fish,
wildlife , reptiles , or plant life? X
C . Is the project located inside or
within 200 ft . of a fish or wild-
life refuge or reserve? X
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YES NO
4 . Potential Alteration to Natural Features
a . Will the project result in the
removal of a natural resource for
commercial purposes (including rock,
sand , gravel , oil , trees , or minerals? X
b . Will the project involve grading in X
excess of 300 cubic yards?
B. Potential Direct Impact of Project
1. Impact on existing, physical surroundings
a. Pollution (Air , water , noise , land)
(1) Will the project create dust ,
fumes, smoke . or odors? X
(2) Will the project involve the
burning of any material , in-
eluding brush, trees and con-
struction. materials : X
(3) Is the project expected to
result in the generation of
noise levels in excess of those
currently existing in the area? X
(4) Will the project involve the
application use , or disposal
of potentially hazardous materials ,
including pesticides , herbicides ,
other toxic substances or radio-
active material? _
b. Aoplicable Pollution Controls and
Standards
(1) Will the project require a
permit or other approval from
any of the following agencies: X
State or Regional Water Resources
Control Board X
County Health Officer X
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Air Pollution Control Dist . X
City or County Planning
Commission X
U . S . Environmental Protection
Agency X
County Airport Land Use . Cum. X
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YES NO
(2) Does the project require
variance from established environ-
mental standards (e . g . , air quality , X
noise , water quality) ?
2 . Impact on existing facilities and services
a. Circulation .
(1) Is the project expected to cause ,
noticeable increase in pedestrian
traffic or a change in pedestrian
patterns?
(2) Will the project result in
noticeable changes in vehicular
traffic patterns or volumes
(including bicycles) ? X
(3) Will the project involve the use
of off-the-road vehicles of any
kind (such- as trail bikes) ? X
b. Water Supply and Sewage Disposal
(1) Will the project entail the
acquisition of water from wells
or surface sources for commercial
and/or domestic use? X
(2) Will septic tanks be utilized X
for sewage disposal?
C . Demand for Service from Special Districts
and/or Municipalities or County
(1) Will the project require the
extension of existing public X
utility lines?
(2) Will the project require public
services from an agency , district
or public utility which is currently
operating at or near capacity? X
3 . 11iscellaneous
a. Will the project employ equipment which
could interfere with existing communication
and/or defense systems? X
b. Is the project located within the flight
path or noise impact area of an airport? X
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YES NO
C. Potential Indirect Impact of Project
1 . Land Use
a. Is the proposed project expected to
result in other changes in land use ,
either on or off the project site? X
b. Could the project serve to encourage
development. of presently undeveloped
areas, or increase in development
intensity of already developed areas
(examples include the introduction
of new or expanded public utilities ,
new industry , commercial facilities
or recreation activities)=? X
c .- Is the project adjacent to or
within 500 ft , of an existing
public facility or site for same? X
d. Is the project inconsistent with
any adopted general plan, specific X
plan or present zoning?
e. Does the project involve lands
currently protected under the
Williamson Act or an Open Space X
Easement?
2. 'visual Impact
a . Is the site for the proposed project
adjacent to a designated Scenic
Highway or within a Scenic Corridor? X
b. Will the project obstruct any scenic
view from existing residential areas ,
public lands , or public roads? X
3 . Social/Cultural Impact
a. Will the project require the re-
location of housing or business in
order to clear the project site? X
b. Does the project site include or
affect a known historical or
archeological site? X
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III . Statement as to Significant Environmental Effect
If you have answered yes to one or more of the .questions
in Section II , but believe the project will have no significant
adverse environmental effect , indicate your reasons below.
II . A. 3 .b. : Trees will be both removed from the site and relocated,
however, the character of the date and .citrus grove -will
be preserved as much as possible. The design of the
Project will consider the existing location of the trees .
II .A. 3.d. The type of plant life isbeing changed from agricultural
use to domestic residential use with the introduction
of domestic landscaping. This will result in several
species leaving the site.
II.A.4 .a. Date and citrus trees will probably not be commercially
marketed.
II.B. l. a. 3: Ambient noise level for the area would be . increased
to a level comparable to other adjacent residential
areas.
II .B. 2 . a. 1: Pedestrian traffic to the nearby schools will be increased.
II .B. 2.a. 2: Traffic will be increased on Avenue 44 and Deep Canyon,
however, both streets will be widened as part of the
new development, and a new traffic signal will be
installed at Deep Canyon and Hywy 111 by the City in. the
future.
II.B. 2. c. 1: Either the extension of the water from Hywy 111 down
Deep Canyon or from the flood control channel down
Deep Canyon..
II .C.l.c. Adjacent are the Catholic Church and the proposed new
P..m Deksert, H gh Sc ool on Cpol Street.
To the best off my . nowledl e, t. e above in ormation is true and
connlete .
Date Si ned �
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VrSonsor)
By Mervin B. Johnson
Title
Phone 714/558-3766
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