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RESOLUTION NO. 2012-67
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MODIFICATIONS TO THE PRIOR
APPROVALS FOR VILLA PORTOFINO (SOUTHWEST CORNER OF
PORTOLA AVENUE AND COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE) INCLUDING: A
CONDITIONAL CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANNCE TO CONFIRM THE
PRIOR SUBDIVISION OF A PORTION OF THE PROPERTY; A
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP; A MODIFIED PRECISE PLAN; AN AMENDED
AND RESTATED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT; ARCHITECTURAL
ELEVATIONS FOR 72 NEW CONDOMINIUMNILLA UNITS ON LOT NO.
5 OF THE PROPOSED MAP
CASE NOS: DA 11-516. PP 98-21 Amendment No. 2. and TTM 36404
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, on
the 18th day of September 2012, hold a duly noticed public hearing and approved by
Resolution No. 2592 the request by Country Club Investors LLC and VP Builders/Family
Development for approval of the above noted; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, on the 11th day
of October 2012, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the request by Country
Club Investors LLC and VP Builders/Family Development 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 Califomia Environmental Quality Act",
Resolution No. 2012-20, in the Director of Community Development has determined that
the project Villa Portofino was subject to a comprehensive CEQA review at the time it
was initially approved in 1998. Since that time the project has been partially built -out.
The current approvals merely reaffirm the prior approvals, and do not change them in
any material way. Staff has reviewed the prior CEQA analysis and current conditions,
and confirmed that there are no changes in circumstances or the project that would
warrant additional CEQA review at this time. As it is clear that the reaffirmation of prior
approvals will not have any significant effect on the environment, the project is
categorically exempt; 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:
FINDINGS:
No map shall be approved unless the City Council finds that the proposed
subdivision, together with the provisions for its design and improvement, is
consistent with the General Plan.
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1. That the density of the proposed subdivision is consistent with applicable
general and specific plans;
The project was previously approved by Resolution No. 99-19 totaling 625
units. The project density and unit count will remain as previously
approved. The project was approved with a General Plan Amendment
and was consistent with the General Plan. In the Land Use Element under
residential goals, policies, and programs a goal is to provide "a range of
housing types, densities and affordabilities that accommodate existing
and future residents across all socio-economic sectors of the community."
The project was originally approved with a senior overlay designation, and
was designed to provide increased density and special development
standards to encourage the development of specialized forms of senior
housing. The overlay allows densities based on a population per acre land
use formula. The overlay also requires that senior housing projects
include up to 25 percent affordable housing in exchange for these large
density bonuses.
2. That the design or improvement of the proposed subdivision is consistent
with applicable general and specific plans;
The design of the residential component will result in 625 total units. No
physical lots will be created. Goal 1 of the Residential Goals and Policies
of the Land Use Element states that the City shall provide "a balanced
range of housing types, densities and affordabilities that accommodate
existing and future residents across all socio-economic sectors of the
community." The proposed project broadens the range of residential
product in the City by creating a unique senior living resort residential
community.
3. The site is physically suitable for the type of development.
The site has been previously approved by Resolution No. 99-19 for 625
total units. Although most of the property is vacant today, a portion of the
approved project is built. The site has physical improvements, such as
curbs and utilities already providing service to the site. The property is
suitable for the proposed development as conditioned and previously
approved.
4. The site is physically suitable for residential development.
The proposed 75-acre site is physically suitable for residential
development with access provided by two main streets, Country Club
Drive and Portola Avenue. Utilities are available in the vicinity, and the
property is adjacent to residential properties to the south, east and west.
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5. The design of the tract map or the proposed improvements is not likely to
cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably
injure fish or wildlife or their habitat.
A Mitigated Negative Declaration was approved under the original
entitlements, and all potential impacts were less than significant. The
project as originally approved will not change, therefore the project will not
cause substantial environmental damage or injure fish or wildlife or their
habitat.
6. The design of the tract or type of improvements is not likely to cause
serious public health problems.
The design of the tract map is consistent with all provisions of the zoning
ordinance. The proposed development is subject to applicable City
development standards and the Uniform California Building Standards
Code, which is developed under the Health and Safety Code (Section
18902), and whose purpose is to protect the health, safety, and general
welfare of the public.
7. 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 subdivision.
The proposed subdivision does not interfere with any public easements
acquired by the public.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Palm
Desert, California, 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 approve DA 11-516, PP 98-21
Amendment No. 2, and TTM 36404, subject to conditions.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
City Council, held on this 11th day of October 2012, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: BENSON, FINERTY, HARNIR, KROONEN, and SPIEGEL
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
Obi •OP
RA : 1 4 E D. KLASSEN, JCity Clerk
Palm Desert City Council
ROBERT A. SPIE L, M
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NOS. DA 11-516, PP 98-21 Amendment No. 2, and TTM 36404
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:
1. The development of the property shall conform substantially with exhibits on file
with the Department of Community Development/Planning, as modified by the
following conditions.
2. 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
City Fire Marshal
Public Works Department
Evidence of said permit or clearance from the above agencies shall be
presented to the Department of Building & Safety at the time of issuance of a
building permit for the use contemplated herewith.
3. Prior to issuance of any additional building permits for the Project, Designated
Owner shall enter into a long-term landscaping maintenance agreement, in a
form reasonably acceptable to the City, for maintenance of landscaping fronting
the Project on Country Club Drive, including the median, and all retention basins
within the Project (the "Landscaping Maintenance Agreement"). The
Landscaping Maintenance Agreement may be assigned by Designated Owner to
the HOA. Prior to the issuance of the first certificate of occupancy or completion
for the Portola Parcel, Country Club Drive Investors, successors and assigns,
shall enter into a Tong -term landscaping maintenance agreement, in a form
reasonably acceptable to the City, for maintenance of landscaping fronting the
Project on Portola Avenue (the "Portola Landscaping Maintenance Agreement").
All to be consistent with the Property Maintenance Ordinance (Ordinance No. 801),
the approved landscape plan, and the current addition of the City of Palm Desert
Plant Maintenance Guide.
4. Access to trash/service areas shall be placed so as not to conflict with parking
areas. The applicant shall contact Burrtec Waste and Recycling, Inc. to provide
trash and recycling services that shall include the provisions of and operation of
a stinger/bin truck to maneuver the bins to a collection area above ground from
within the underground service area. Depending on the location of the trash and
recycle bins, the trash enclosures may be required and shall be consistent with
the Palm Desert Municipal Code Chapter 8.12 and other conditions, such as
number, size, and location of enclosures to accommodate the required number
of bins. All bins or enclosures must be screened from public view.
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5. All sidewalk plans shall be reviewed and approved by the Department of Public
Works.
6. The applicant shall submit design development plans to the Architectural Review
Commission before review of the construction drawings by the City.
7. All conditions of approval shall be recorded with the Riverside County Clerk's
office before any building permits are issued. Evidence of recordation shall be
submitted to the Department of Community Development/Planning.
8. The Final Development Agreement shall be recorded within 40 days of final
approval of the project by the City Council.
9. Prior to the City issuing any building permits for Lot 3 and Lot 4 on Tentative
Tract Map 36404, the existing block wall on Country Club Drive shall be
extended to the adjoining city owned fire station parcel.
10. Applicants shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the city against any third
party legal challenge to these approvals, with counsel chosen by the city at
applicants expense. The defense obligation is described in more detail in the
Amended and Restated Development Agreement.
11. None of these project approvals is valid until recordation of the certificate of
approval and the Development Agreement. If a court voids any of the project
approvals, including the Certificate of Compliance or Development Agreement,
all of the development approvals shall be null and void.
12. The City Council approval of the Certificate of Compliance is to retroactively
approve the prior unapproved subdivision of the property.
13. Developer shall enter into a recordable Development Agreement to memorialize
these and other conditions placed on the project.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS:
Prior to recordation of the Tract Map and any permits:
1. The applicant shall not be placed on the agenda for the first reading of City
Council until the preliminary WQMP is approved.
2. The final tract map shall be submitted to the Director of Public Works for review
and approval.
3. Dedicate additional right of way for ultimate improvements at Portola Avenue
secondary access as set forth as Lot B of the tentative tract map.
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4. The final tract map shall dedicate an additional 11' of right-of-way along Country
— Club Drive for a total of 55' from center line as set forth as lot A thereon.
.. 5. Reciprocal access easements and drainage easements between Tots shall be
provided for on the final tract map or in the CC&R's.
6. The final tract map shall provide for a public 20' pedestrian easement and a
private 20' landscape easement within the 20' adjoining and along Portola
Avenue, and a private 20' landscape easement along Country Club Drive, in
addition to the street right of way noted above, as set forth on the tentative tract
map. An additional public pedestrian easement may be required on Country Club
Drive for any portion of sidewalk beyond 55-feet south of the street centerline.
7. Prior to City Council approval of the final tract map, the applicant shall construct or
enter into a subdivision agreement and post security, in a form and amount
acceptable to the City Engineer, guaranteeing the construction of all off -site
improvements. Improvements, as specified in the Development Agreement, shall
include:
a. Improvements on Portola Avenue including, but not limited to, the
installation of curb and gutter, asphalt paving, an 8' ADA compliant
meandering sidewalk, and a deceleration lane. Design shall be per the
approved site plan.
b. Full Improvements of the secondary access. The construction of an
emergency vehicle access road per section 2.21 of the Development
Agreement shall be completed before issuance of any additional building
permits for the project.
8. The emergency vehicle access road to Portola Avenue may be used by
construction traffic through the use of transponders or other means to actuate
the gates for the passing of each construction vehicle. The gates are not to be
left open at any time, except for Fire Department emergencies. The applicant is
responsible to ensure that public traffic and residents do not use this access
road. Construction access on the emergency vehicle access road is subject to
review by the Director of Public Works and may be revoked at any time.
9. Access rights shall be restricted along Portola Avenue except at the "Secondary
Access".
10. The construction of a block wall on Country Club Drive prior to issuance of any
building permits for units within Lots 3 and/or 4.
11. Landscaping along Portola Avenue frontage shall be completed when
development within Lots 3 and/or 4 occurs.
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11. The applicant shall pay the appropriate signalization fee in accordance with City of
Palm Desert Resolution Nos. 79-17 and 79-55 and drainage fee in accordance
with Section 26.49 of Palm Desert Municipal Code and Palm Desert Ordinance
Number 653.
12. The applicant will execute a recordable covenant agreeing to be bound by existing
CC&R's and to execute future amendments.
Prior to any further condominium plans being recorded, the applicant shall:
13. Record the final tract map. The condominium plans shall reference the final tract
map recording information.
14. Submit a sample grant deed relative to the conveyance of the units, and the
condominium plan, to the Public Works Department for review prior to the
recording of any further condominium plans and related deeds.
Prior to the issuance of grading permits the applicant shall:
15. Provide the City Engineer with evidence that a Notice of Intent (NOI) has been filed
with the State Water Resources Control Board. Such evidence shall consist of a
copy of the NOI stamped by the State Water Resources Control Board or the
Regional Water Quality Control Board, or a letter from either agency stating that
the NOI has been filed.
16. Submit a final Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) for approval. The
WQMP shall identify the Best Management Practices (BMPs) that will be used
on the site to control predictable pollutant runoff. Prior to the issuance of grading
permit, the Operation and Maintenance Section of the approved final WQMP
shall be recorded with County's Recorder Office and a conformed copy shall be
provided to the Public Works Department.
17. Storm drain/retention 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.
18. Submit a PM10 application for approval. The applicant shall comply with all
provisions of Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 24.12 regarding Fugitive Dust
Control.
19. Submit precise grading plans for review and approval. Pad elevations on precise
grading plans shall conform to the range of elevations shown on the preliminary
grading plans approved by Planning Commission.
20. Identify all proposed and existing utilities on the precise grading plan.
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21. Submit a landscape plan concurrently with the precise grading plan for review and
-- approval. Applicants are advised to use the City of Palm Desert Design Guide
when designing plans. Landscape plans must meet the following criteria:
a. Must be water efficient in design and meet the City of Palm Desert's Water
Efficient Landscape Ordinance.
b. Planting plans must show location of proposed and existing utilities.
c. Must match approved civil plans.
d. All specs and details must be site specific.
e. Applicants must have CVWD approval of their irrigation plans prior to City
approval.
f. Applicants must have a stamp or signature from the County Agricultural
Commissioner before City approval.
22. Any deviation from the approved plans shall be reviewed for approval by the City
Engineer prior to work commencing.
23. The applicant shall enter into a landscape maintenance agreement as specified in
the Development Agreement.
DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING AND SAFETY:
1. Project must conform to the current State of California Codes adopted at the
time of plan check submittal. The following are the codes enforced at this time:
2007 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE (Based on 2006 IBC)
2007 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE (Based on 2006 UMC)
2007 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE (Based on 2006 UPC)
2007 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE (Based on 2005 NEC)
2007 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE (Based on the 2008 Energy Efficiency
Standards)
2007 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
2007 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE
RIVERSIDE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT:
1. The Fire Department requires the following fire protection measures be provided
in accordance with the City of Palm Desert Municipal Code, 2007 California
Building and Fire Codes with applicable NFPA and or any other nationally
recognized Fire Protection Standards. The Fire Department shall set the
minimum fire flow for the remodel or construction of al buildings per California
Fire Code Appendix B.
2. The applicant shall provide a fire flow of 1500 gpm for a 1-hour duration at 20 psi
residual pressure from a permanently installed Fired Hydrant before any
combustible material is placed on the job site.
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3. The applicant shall provided proof the existing water system is capable of
providing the minimum necessary gpm fire flow for 2500 gpm for multifamily
dwellings prior to any project approvals.
4. The applicant shall provide the required fire flow from a permanent wet Barrel
Super Hydrant with 1-4" and 2-21/2" discharge outlets located not Tess than 25'
and no more than 165' from any portion of a multifamily dwelling prior to any
building permits approvals.
5. The applicant shall submit water plans to be reviewed and approved by the Fire
Marshal and include verification that the water system is capable of providing the
required fire flow.
6. The applicant shall install a complete NFPA 13 fire sprinkler system. This applies
to all buildings with a 3000 square foot total cumulative floor area. The Fire
Marshal shall approve the locations of all fire appliances including Post Indicator
Valves, Fire Department Connections and Fire Hydrants. All Fire Appliances
shall not be within 25 feet of a building and all Fire Department Connections
shall be within 50 feet of a Fire Hydrant.
7. All valves controlling the water supply for automatic sprinkler systems and water -
flow switches shall be monitored and alarmed per the 2007 California Building
and Fire Code.
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8. The applicant shall install a complete NFPA 72 Fire Alarm/Sprinkler Monitoring awl
system as required by the 2007 California Building and Fire Code.
9. The applicant shall install portable fire extinguishers as per NFPA 10. The
applicant shall install a minimum of 1-2A10BC Fire Extinguisher for every 3,000
square feet, 3' to 5' above grade with no more than 75' walking distance from
any point of the business to the extinguisher. The applicant shall install a "K"
class fire extinguisher as required for commercial kitchens within 30' of the
hazard area.
10. The applicant shall install a Hood/Duct Fire Suppression system as per NFPA 96
for all public commercial and private cooking operations with the exception of a
single-family residence.
11. The applicant shall install an all weather Fire Department accessible roadway
extending to any portion of the building where as a 150' hose lay can be utilized
for the inaccessible building perimeter. Construction type of the same shall be
approved by the Fire Marshal and be rated for 80,000 lbs. Turf block will not be
accepted. Fire lane access roadway minimum width is 20' and height clearance
is 13'6" Public roadway minimum unobstructed width is 36' with parking on both
sides. A Fire Apparatus Turn around shall be provided for dead end streets in
excess of 150' in length with approved cul-de-sac or hammer head dimensions.
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12. Knox access devices shall be provided as follows:
• A Knox Padlock for every manual gated entrance.
13. The applicant shall install an illuminated building address in accordance to the
city standards for size and location. The building address shall be installed on
the building in an unobstructed locale and the color shall be contrasting to
background.
14. The applicant shall submit three sets of the following plans for review including
tenant improvement:
• Fire Alarm System
• Sprinkler System
• Fire Main Underground
• Hood Suppression System
• Site Plan to Scale
15. Conditions subject to change with adoption of new codes, ordinances, laws or
when building permits are not obtained within 12 months.
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