HomeMy WebLinkAbout20466 - RESOLUTIONS - 9/18/2002 RESOLUTION NO. 20466 '
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 30703
SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS STATED, TO DIVIDE A 1.32
ACRE PARCEL INTO TWO PARCELS. FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 700 W. STEVENS ROAD, ZONE R-1-A, SECTION
10.
WHEREAS, John L. Sanborn for Melvyn Haber Revocable Trust (the "Applicant"), has filed an
application with the City pursuant to Section 94.02.00 of the Zoning Code and the Palm Springs
Municipal Code Section 9.60 for a Tentative Parcel Map to divide a 1.32 acre parcel into two
parcels for the property located at 700 W. Stevens Road, Zone R-1-A, Section 10; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant has filed Tentative Parcel Map 30703 with the City and has paid the
required filing fees; and
WHEREAS, said Tentative Parcel Map was submitted to appropriate agencies as required by the
subdivision requirements of the Palm Springs Municipal Code, with the request for their review,
comments and requirements; and
WHEREAS, notice of a public hearing of the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Springs to
consider Applicant's application for Tentative Parcel Map 30703 was given in accordance with
applicable law; and
WHEREAS, on August 14, 2002, a public hearing on the application for Tentative Parcel Map
30703 was held by the Planning Commission in accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, notice of a public hearing of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs to consider
Applicant's application for Tentative Parcel Map 30703 was given in accordance with applicable
law; and
WHEREAS, on September 18, 2002, a public hearing on the application for Tentative Parcel Map
30703 was held by the City Council in accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code Section 66412.3, the City Council has considered the
effect of the proposed Subdivision, Tentative Parcel Map 30703 and the approval of the proposed
Subdivision represents the balance of these respective needs in a mannerwhich is most consistent
with the City's obligation pursuant to its police powers to protect the public health, safety, and
welfare; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Subdivision, Tentative Tract Map 30703, is considered a "project"
pursuant to the terms of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), and is categorically
exempt from the provisions of CEQA per Section 15332, for In-Fill Development Projects; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has carefully reviewed'and considered all of the evidence presented
in connection with the hearing on the Project, including but not limited to the staff report, and all ,
written and oral testimony presented.
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' THE CITY COUNCIL HEREBY FINDS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: Pursuant to Section 9.63.070 of the Zoning Ordinance, the City Council finds that
with the incorporation of those conditions attached in Exhibit A:
a. Tentative Parcel Map 30703 is categorically exempt from environmental assessment per
Section 15332, In-fill development projects, of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA).
b. The proposed map is consistent with the applicable General Plan.
C. The design or improvements of the proposed subdivision are consistent with the General
Plan.
d. The site is physically suitable for the type of development contemplated by the proposed
subdivision.
e. The site is physically suitable for the proposed density of development contemplated bythe
proposed subdivision.
f. The design of the subdivision or improvements is not likely to cause substantial
environmental damage or substantially and unavoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, based upon the foregoing, the City Council hereby
approves Tentative Parcel Map 30703, subject to those conditions set forth in Exhibit A, attached.
ADOPTED this 18th day of September , 2002.
AYES: Members Hodges, Mills, Reller-Spurgin and Mayor Rleindienst
NOES: None
ABSENT: Member Oden
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST: CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
City Clerk City Manager
Reviewed and Approved as to Form:
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EXHIBIT A '
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP
TPM 30703
700 W. Steven Roads
August 14, 2002
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Before final acceptance of the project, all conditions listed below shall be completed to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer, the Director of Planning, the Chief of Police, the Fire Chief or their
designee, depending on which department recommended the condition.
Any agreements, easements or covenants required to be entered into shall be in a form approved by
the City Attorney.
1. The proposed development of the premises shall conform to all applicable regulations of the
Palm Springs Zoning Ordinance, Municipal Code, or any other City Codes, ordinances and
resolutions which supplement the zoning district regulations.
2. The owner shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Palm Springs, its agents,
officers, and employees from any claim, action, or proceeding against the City of Palm
Springs or its agents, officers or employees to attach, set aside, void or annul, an approval
of the City of Palm Springs, its legislative body, advisory agencies, or administrative officers
concerning Tentative Parcel Map 30703. The City of Palm Springs will promptly notify the
applicant of any such claim, action, or proceeding against the City of Palm Springs and the
applicant will either undertake defense of the matter and pay the City's associated legal costs
or will advance funds to pay for defense of the matter by the City Attorney. If the City of
Palm Springs fails to promptly notify the applicant of any such claim, action or proceeding or
fails to cooperate fully in the defense, the applicant shall not, thereafter, be responsible to
defend, indemnify, or hold harmless the City of Palm Springs. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, the City retains the right to settle or abandon the matter without the applicant's
consent but should it do so, the City shall waive the indemnification herein, except, the City's
decision to settle or abandon a matter following an adverse judgement or failure to appeal,
shall not cause a waiver of the indemnification rights herein.
3. That the property owner(s) and successors and assignees in interest shall maintain and
repair the improvements including and without limitation sidewalks, bikeways, parking areas,
landscape, irrigation, lighting, signs, walls, and fences between the curb and property line,
including sidewalk or bikeway easement areas that extend onto private property, in a first
class condition, free from waste and debris, and in accordance with all applicable law, rules,
ordinances and regulations of all federal, state, and local bodies and agencies having
jurisdiction at the property owner's sole expense. This condition shall be included in the
recorded covenant agreement for the property if required by the City.
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4. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, a Fugitive Dust and Erosion Control Plan shall be
submitted and approved by the Building Official. Refer to Chapter 8.50 of the Municipal
Code for specific requirements.
5. The grading plan shall show the disposition of all cut and fill materials. Limits of site
disturbance shall be shown and all disturbed areas shall be fully restored or landscaped.
6. Drainage swales shall be provided adjacent to all curbs and sidewalks-3'wide and 6"deep.
The irrigation system shall be field tested prior to final approval of the project. Section
14.24.020 of the Municipal Code prohibits nuisance water from entering the public streets,
roadways or gutters.
7. An Administrative Minor Modification shall be required prior to issuance of building permits so
as to allow the creation of a substandard lot 19,257 square feet in size.
ENGINEERING:
Before final acceptance of the project, all conditions listed below shall be completed to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer.
STREETS
1. Any improvements within the street right-of-way require a City of Palm Springs
Encroachment Permit. Work shall be allowed according to Resolution 17950 - Restricting
Street Work on Major and Secondary Thoroughfares.
' 2. Submit street improvement plans prepared by a Registered Civil Engineer to the Engineering
Department. The plan(s) shall be approved by the City Engineer prior to issuance of any
grading or building permits.
Minimum submittal shall include the following, IF applicable:
A. Copy of signed Conditions of Approval from Planning Department.
B. All agreements and improvement plans approved by City Engineer, IF applicable.
C. Proof of processing dedications of right-of-way, easements, encroachment
agreements/licenses, covenants, reimbursement agreements, etc. required by these
conditions.
STEVENS ROAD WEST
3. Remove the existing roll curb located 12 feet north of centerline and construct a 6 inch curb
and gutter, 20 feet NORTH of centerline along the entire frontage per City of Palm Springs
Standard Drawing No. 200 and 206.
4. Construct minimum 10 wide driveway approaches at approved points of access, in
accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 201.
' 5. Construct a minimum 5 foot wide sidewalk behind the curb along the entire frontage in
accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 210.
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6. Construct ac pavement with a minimum pavement section of 3 inch asphalt concrete
pavement over 6 inch aggregate base with a minimum subgrade of 24 inches at 95% relative
compaction, OR equal, from edge of proposed gutter to centerline along the entire frontage
in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 110 and 315. The pavement
section shall be designed, using "R" values, by a licensed Soils Engineer and submitted to
the City Engineer for approval.
7. The developer shall enter into a covenant agreeing to construct all mentioned street
improvements along the Parcel 1 frontage, to supercede the existing covenant recorded as
Document No. 185717, September 12, 1983, against Lots 21 and 22 of Palm Vista Estates,
Unit No. 1, Map Book 26, Page 9.
SANITARY SEWER
8. Connect all sanitary facilities to the City sewer system. Lateral shall not be connected at
manhole.
9. Developer shall construct an 8 inch sewer main from the existing cleanout east of the
property to Manhole No. 7 as shown on the approved Sewer Improvement Plan, File No. 2A-
1-90, Drawing No. 2780-3, on file with the Engineering Department. The developer shall
have a California licensed civil engineer modify the approved drawing to extend the 8 inch
sewer main to service the existing structure located on Parcel 1, if possible, or shall
otherwise construct required sewer mains as necessary to provide sewer service to Parcel
1 as shown on the approved Sewer Improvement Plan, File No. 2A-1-89, Drawing No. 2780-
2.
10. All sewer mains constructed by the developer and to become part of the City sewer system
shall be televised by the developer prior to acceptance of said lines.
11. The developer may enter into a reimbursement agreement with the City of Palm Springs for
reimbursement of the construction costs for the sewer main extension as properties connect
to the extended sewer main in the future. If a reimbursement agreement is requested, the
developer shall contact the City Engineer for details relating to a sewer reimbursement
agreement. The reimbursement agreement shall be completed prior to approval of the
Parcel Map.
GRADING
12. Drainage swales shall be provided adjacent to all curbs and sidewalks-3'wide and 6"deep-
to keep nuisance water from entering the public streets, roadways, or gutters.
GENERAL
13. Any utility cuts in the existing off-site pavement made by this development shall receive
trench replacement pavement to match existing pavement plus one additional inch. See City I
of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 115. Pavement shall be restored to a smooth
rideable surface.
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14. All existing utility lines that are less than 35 kV on/or adjacent to this project shall be
undergrounded. The location and size of the existing overhead facilities shall be provided to
the Engineering Department along with written confirmation from the involved utility
company(s) that the required deposit to underground the facility(s) has been paid, prior to
issuance of a grading permit.
All undergrounding of utilities shall be completed prior to issuance of a Certificate of
Occupancy.
MAP
15. The Title Report prepared for subdivision guarantee for the subject property, the traverse
closures for the existing parcel and all lots created therefrom, and copies of record
documents shall be submitted with the Parcel Map or Final Map to the Engineering
Department.
16. The Parcel Map shall be prepared by a licensed Land Surveyor or qualified Civil Engineer
and submitted to the Engineering Department for review. The map shall be approved by the
City Council prior to issuance of grading or building permits.
17. All required street improvements adjacent to Parcel 2 included in these Engineering
Conditions of Approval shall be listed in an Improvement Certificate on the Parcel Map and
clearly noted that those improvements adjacent to Parcel 2 are the minimum development
requirements for Parcel 2 of Parcel Map No. 30703, and need not be completed until
issuance of a certificate of occupancy for Parcel 2.
TRAFFIC
18. The developer shall provide a minimum of 48 inches of sidewalk clearance around all street
furniture, fire hydrants and other above-ground facilities for handicap accessibility. The
developer shall provide same through dedication of additional right-of-way and widening of
the sidewalk or shall be responsible for the relocation of all existing traffic signal/safety light
poles, conduit, pull boxes and all appurtenances located on the STEVENS ROAD WEST
frontage of the subject property.
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VICINITY MAP
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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
CASE NO. TPM 30703 DESCRIPTION
APPLICANT John L. Sanb):ornAn application to divide one parcel '
APPLICANT John L. Sanborn into two parcels at 700 W. Steven Rd.,
Zone R-1-A, Section 10.