HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RES 06-016RESOLUTION NO. 06-16
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A PRECISE PLAN TO
ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 10,856 SQUARE FOOT
SINGLE-FAMILY HOME. SUBJECT PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT
630 PINNACLE CREST, WITHIN THE CANYONS AT BIGHORN.
(APN: 771-470-006) CASE NOS. PP/HPD 05-27
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on the
9'h day of February 2006, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the request by
Kristi Hanson / Architect for approval of the above noted; and
WHEREAS, said application has complied with the requirements of the "City of
Palm Desert Procedure for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act",
Resolution No. 05-52, in that the Director of Community Development has determined
that this project is a Class 3 categorical exemption for the purposes of CEQA; and
WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony
and arguments, if any, of all interested persons desiring to be heard, said City Council
did find the following facts and reasons to exist to justify approval of said request:
1. That the proposed location of the single-family home is in accord with the
objectives of the zoning ordinance and purpose of the Hillside Planned
Residential District.
2. That the applicant's proposed use of the property is consistent with the
standards of the Hillside Planned Residential District's goals of preserving
the hillside area to the greatest extent possible.
3. That the project's site design, architecture, color, materials, and
landscaping effectively achieve the HPR's goals of blending development
with the natural terrain.
4. That the proposed use will comply with each provision of the City's Zoning
Ordinance except any approved variances or exceptions provided in the
hillside development plan/precise plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Palm Desert, California, as follows:
1. That the City Council does hereby approve of PP/HPD 05-27.
2. That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the findings of
the Council in this case.
RESOLUTION NO. 06-16
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
City Council, held on this 9th day of February, 2006 by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: BENSON, KELLY, SPIEGEL, and FERGUSON
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: CRITES
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
RA HE LE D.`KLASSEN, CITY CLERK
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NOS. PP/HPD 05-27
Department of Community Development:
1. The development of the property shall conform substantially with exhibits on file
with the Department of Community Development, as modified by the following
conditions.
2. Construction of said project shall commence within one (1) year from the date of
final approval unless an extension of time is granted, otherwise said approval
shall become null, void and of no effect whatsoever.
3. Prior to issuance of a building permit for construction of any use contemplated by
this approval, the applicant shall first obtain permits and/or clearance from the
following agencies:
Coachella Valley Water District
Palm Desert Architectural Commission
City Fire Marshal
Public Works Department
Evidence of said permit or clearance from the above agencies shall be
presented to the department of building and safety at the time of issuance of a
building permit for the use contemplated herewith.
5. The applicant shall re -naturalize any and all disturbed hillside area of the project
with native landscaping and materials to blend the project into the natural terrain.
6. Applicant agrees to maintain the landscaping required to be installed pursuant to
these conditions. Applicant will enter into an agreement to maintain said
landscaping for the life of the project, which agreement shall be notarized and
which agreement shall be recorded. It is the specific intent of the parties that this
condition and agreement run with the land and bind successors and assigns. The
final landscape plan shall include a long-term maintenance program specifying
among other matters appropriate watering times, fertilization and pruning for
various times of the year for the specific materials to be planted, as well as
periodic replacement of materials. All to be consistent with the Property
Maintenance Ordinance (Ordinance No. 801) and the approved landscape plan.
7. Install appropriate energy efficiency mitigation measures as may have been
adopted by the City at time of issuance of permits.
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Department of Public Works:.
1. In accordance with Palm desert Municipal Code Chapter 27, complete grading
plans and specifications shall be submitted to the Director of Public Works for
checking and approval prior to the issuance of any permits associated with this
project.
2. Proposed building pad elevations are subject to review and modification in
accordance with Chapter 27 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code. Site grading
design shall include consideration of existing topography.
3. Any storm/detention area design and construction shall be contingent upon a
drainage study prepared by a registered civil engineer that is reviewed and
approved by the Department of Public works.
4. All applicable fees shall be paid prior to issuance of permits.
5. All grading shall be under direct supervision of a registered soils engineer.
6. Adequate erosion protection shall be provided at all times.
Riverside County Fire Department:
1. With respect to the conditions of approval regarding the above referenced
project, the fire department recommends the following fire protection measures
be provided in accordance with City Municipal Code, NFPA, CFC and CBC or
any recognized Fire Protection Standards:
The Fire Department is required to set a minimum fire flow for the remodel or
construction of all buildings per UFC article 87.
2. A fire flow of 1500 gpm for a 1-hour duration at 20 psi residual pressure must be
made available before any combustible material is placed on the job site.
3. Provide or show there exists a water system capable of providing a gpm flow of:
1500 gpm for single-family dwellings
4. The required fire flow shall be available from a wet barrel Super Hydrant (s) 4" x
2 1/2" x 2 1/4", located not less than 25' nor more than 200' from any portion of a
single family dwelling measured via vehicular travelway.
5. Water Plans must be approved by the Fire Marshal and include verification that
the water system will produce the required fire flow.
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6. All buildings shall be accessible by an all-weather roadway extending to within
150' of all portions of the exterior walls of the first story. The roadway shall not be
less than 24' of unobstructed width and 13'6" of vertical clearance. Where
parallel parking is required on both sides of the street the roadway must be 36'
wide and 32' wide with parking on one side. Dead-end roads in excess of 150'
shall be provided with a minimum 45' radius turn -around 55' in industrial
developments.
7. Whenever access into private property is controlled through use of gates,
barriers or other means provisions shall be made to install a "Knox Box" key
over -ride system to allow for emergency vehicle access. Minimum gate width
shall be 16' with a minimum vertical clearance of 13'6".
8. Conditions subject to change with adoption of new codes, ordinances, laws, or
when building permits are obtained within twelve months.
Department of Building and Safety:
1 Project must conform to the following reference codes:
2001 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE (Based on 1997 UBC)
2001 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE (Based on 2000 UMC)
2001 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE (Based on 2000 UPC)
2004 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE (Based on 2002 NEC)
2005 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE
2001 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
2001 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE
2. All contractors and subcontractors shall have a current City of Palm Desert
Business License prior to permit issuance per Palm desert Municipal Code,
Title 5.
3. All contractors and/or owner -builders must submit a valid Certificate of Worker's
Compensation Insurance coverage prior to the issuance of a building permit per
California Labor Code, Section 3700.
4. Address numerals shall comply with Palm Desert Ordinance No. 1006. You may
request a copy of the Ordinance at the Building Department.
5. The plan size must be reduced to 36" x 48". The submittal size requested by
Building and Safety is 24" x 36" to accommodate working surfaces.
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