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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RES 81-047RESOLUTION N0. g1_47 A RESOLUTION OF TNE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A TENTATIVE TRACT MAP TO ALLOW 294 DWELLING UNITS AND A GOLF COURSE. CASE N0. TT 13881 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on the 26th day of March, 1981, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider the request of DAME CONSTRUCTION COMPANY for approval of a 7entative Tract Map to allow 294 dwelling units and golf course on approximately 111 acres within the PR-5 (Planned Residential, maximum 5 dwelling units per acre) zone located on the west side of Portola Avenue, north of the Whitewater Storm Channel, more particularly described as: A Subdivision of a portion of the south half of Section 8 and a portion of the northeast 4 of Section 17, T5S, R6E, S.B.B.&M. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, by Resolution No. 686, has recommended approval subject to conditions. WHEREAS, said application has complied with the requirements of the "City of Palm Desert Procedures to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act, Resolution No. 80-89", in that the Director of Environmental Services has determined that the project has previous1y been assessed in connection with Case No. DP 01-79 and no further documentation is deemed necessary; and, WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony and arguments, if any, of all persons desiring to be heard, said City Council did find the following facts and reasons to exist to approve the Tentative Tract Map: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) �9) That the proposed map is consistent with applicable general and specific plans. That the design or improvement of the proposed subdivision is consistent with applicable general and specific plans. That the site is physically suitable for the type of development. That the site is physically suitable for the proposed density of development. That the design of the subdivision or the proposed improvements are not likely to cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat. That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements is not likely to cause serious public health problems. That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements will not conflict with easements, acquired by the public at large, for access through or use of, property within the proposed subdiv►ision. NOW, TNEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, as follows: 1. 2 That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the findings of the Council in this case. That it does hereby approve the above described Tentative Map No. TT 13881 for the reasons set forth in this Resolution and subject to the attached conditions. FURTHER, BE IT RESOLVED that the recommended conditions of approval do include a requirement that the applicant pay in-lieu fees to comply with the require- ments of Article 26.48 of the City of Palm Desert Subdivision Ordinance. In return, the City Council agrees to use said fees for park purposes in conformance with an adopted master plan, within five (5) years of the recordation of the final map. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert City RESOLUTION N0. 81-47 STANDARD CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL � CASE N0. TT 13881 Page Three 1. 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 Federa1 statutes now in force, or which hereafter may be in force. 2. Full public improvements including traffic safety lighting as required by ordinance and the City Engineer shall be installed in accordance with City standards. 3. Prior to submittal of the Final Map, the applicant shall provide the Depart- ment of Environmental Services with a list of proposed street names with at least three alternatives. The approval of the final street name shall be made by the Director of Environmental Services. 4. Access rights on Portola Avenue (except for one private street entrance and one maintenance/emergency access) shall be offered to the City as a dedication on the Final Map. 5. The C.C.&R's for this development shall be submitted to the Director of Environmental Services for review and approval prior to the issuance of any building permits. Prior to recordation of the final subdivision map, the applicant shall submit to the Director of Environmental Services: � 7. a. The document to convey title. b. Covenants and restrictions to be recorded (which have been approved). c. Managemeni and maintenance agreement to be entered into w;th the owners of the units of the project (which has been approved). d. Long term agreements relating to the ownership of the golf course. Improvement plans for water and sewer systems shall meet the requirements of the respective service districts. Area shall be annexed to appropriate improvement districts having jurisdiction over the subject area. 8. A11 dedicated land and/or easements required by this approval shall be granted to the City of Palm Desert, without cost to the City and free of all liens and encumbrances. 9. Al1 on-site utilities, including cable TV, shall be placed underground and shall be completely concealed from view except certain appurtenances as may be approved by the Director of Environmental Services. 10. Complete plans and specifications shall be submitted as required by Ordinance to the City Engineer for checking and approval before construction of any improvements is commenced. The subdivider shall submit "as bui1t" plans prior to acceptance of the subdivision improvements by the City. 11. In order to maintain reasonable fire protection during the construction period, the subdivider shall maintain passable vehicular access to all buildings. An adequate number of fire hydrants with required fire flows shall be installed as recommended by the Fire Marshal. 12. Prior to recordation of the Final Map, the developer shall furnish the original and three (3) copies of the water system plan to the Fire Marshal for review. 13. All requirements of the City Fire Marshal from his letter of June 9, 1980, shall be met as a part of the development of this tract. 14. The water system shall be signed by a registered civil engineer and approved by the water company, with the following certification: "I certify that the design of the water system of Tract No. 13881 is in accordance with the requirements prescribed by the City Fire Marshal." 15. Drainage shall be subject to approval of the City Engineer. Applicant shall provide engineered data as requested.