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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RES 06-073RESOLUTION NO. 06-73 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A PRECISE PLAN TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 9,192 SQUARE FOOT SINGLE-FAMILY HOME. SUBJECT PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT 865 ROCK RIVER DRIVE, WITHIN THE CANYONS AT BIGHORN. (APN: 652-160-054) CASE NO. PP/HPD 06-06 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on the 25th day of May, 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 ofsaidrequest: 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, Califomia, as follows: 1. That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the findings of the City Council in this case. 2. That the City Council does hereby grant approval of PP/HPD 06-06. RESOLUTION NO. 06-73 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert City Council, held on this 25th day of May, 2006, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTEST: BENSON, CRITES, KELLY, SPIEGEL, and FERGUSON NONE NONE NONE RACHELLE D. irnSEN, CITY CLERKT"a CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 2 RESOLUTION NO. 06-73 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL CASE NO. PP/HPD 06-06 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. 4. 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. 5. 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. 6. Applicant shall incorporate a combination of the following energy efficiency and generation mitigation measures to achieve a net energy consumption equivalent to a 4,000 square foot home: 3 RESOLUTION NO. 06-73 a. Architectural design for energy conservation shall incorporate structural overhangs, or architectural projects, for shading of all eastern, southern and western facing glazing. Where shading by architectural design is unfeasible in these locations, glazing shall consist of the following: i. Thermal break design window and/or door frames. ii. U factor of .40 or less (NFRC tested) iii. SHGC value of 0.35 or Tess (NFRC tested) b. All vented attics shall have a radiant barrier roof sheathing installed per Title 24 CAC 2005 edition. c. All flat or low -sloped exterior roof surfaces shall have a Cool Roof reflective coating. d. HVAC equipment minimum standards: i. Fuel type: All heating shall be by natural gas. ii. Furnace efficiency to be a minimum AFUE rating of 80% iii. SEER: 14.0 minimum iv. EER: 11.5 minimum v. HSPF: 8.0 minimum vi. Duct insulation shall be R-6 or better vii. All ducts shall be pressure tested for leakage conforming to current standards in Title 24 CAC 2005 edition. e. Energy Star Appliances. If provided by the developer, all the following appliances shall be Energy Star rated: i. Dishwashers ii. Refrigerators iii. Clothes Washers iv. Clothes Dryers (must be natural gas only) v. Ceiling Fans vi. Exhaust Fans f. Lighting: Lighting in all laundry rooms, utility rooms, mechanical rooms, closets and garages shall be fluorescent controlled by a manual — on, automatic — off occupancy sensor. All common area landscape lighting shall be fluorescent. g. 4 kilowatt photovoltaic system 4 RESOLUTION NO. 06-73 Deaartment 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