HomeMy WebLinkAbout24662RESOLUTION NO. 24662
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, OVERTURNING THE
PLANNING COMMISSION'S DENIAL OF MAJOR
ARCHITETURAL APPLICATION, CASE 3.4132 MAJ, AND
APPROVING SAID APPLICATION FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION A 35,000-SQUARE FOOT MEDICAL
OFFICE BUILDING, PAD SITE FOR FUTURE BUILDING,
AND OTHER RELATED ON- AND OFF -SITE
IMPROVEMENTS ON A 3.76-ACRE SITE LOCATED AT
THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF NORTH SUNRISE WAY
AND EAST TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY.
THE CITY COUNCIL FINDS AND DETERMINES AS FOLLOWS:
A. Sunquitz EMC, LLC ("Applicant") has filed a Major Architectural application (Case
3.4132 MAJ) with the City pursuant to Section 94.04.00 (Architectural Review) of the Palm
Springs Zoning Code (PSZC) for the construction of a medical office building totaling
35,000-square feet, pad site for future building, and other related on- and off -site
improvements on a 3.76-acre parcel spanning the west side of North Sunrise Way
between Andreas Road and Tahquitz Canyon Way (APN 508-070-042), Zone NC of
Section 14 Specific Plan ("Project").
B. On September 16, 2019, the Architectural Advisory Committee reviewed the
proposed Project and voted unanimously to recommend approval by the Planning
Commission.
C. On October 8, 2019, the Tribal Council of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla
Indians recommended conditional approval of the Project.
D. On October 10, 2019, the Planning Commission held a regularly scheduled
meeting and reviewed the Project in accordance with applicable law, and carefully
considered all of the evidence presented in connection the Project, including but not
limited to the staff report and all written and oral testimony presented, and voted 5 to 0 to
deny the Project.
E. On October 15, 2019, the Applicant filed an appeal of the Planning Commission
decision to deny the Project, in accordance with the procedures in Chapter 2.05 of the
Palm Springs Municipal Code (PSMC).
F. On October 23, 2019, the City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California, held
an appeal hearing on the Planning Commission's decision to deny the Project, in
accordance with applicable law, and carefully reviewed and considered all of the evidence
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presented in connection with the meeting on the Project, including but not limited to the
staff reports, and all written and oral testimony presented.
G. The proposed Project is considered a "project" pursuant to the terms of the
California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), and has been determined to be
Categorically Exempt as a Class 32 exemption (In -Fill Development Project) pursuant to
Section 15332 of the CEQA Guidelines. The following analysis supports this
determination:
(1) The project is consistent with the applicable general plan designation and all
applicable general plan policies as well as with applicable zoning designation and
regulations.
The proposed medical office project is consistent with the intended use and
development standards of the NC designation of the Section 14 Specific Plan, as
described and analyzed in this staff report.
(2) The proposed development occurs within city limits on a project site of no more
than five acres substantially surrounded by urban uses.
The project occurs within the City of Palm Springs limits on a 3.76-acre site. The
property is immediately surrounded by a various commercial and residential
developments.
(3) The project site has no value as habitat for endangered, rare or threatened species.
The site is located within the boundaries of the Tribal Habitat Conservation Plan
(THCP). The purpose of the THCP is "...to establish consistency and streamline
permitting requirements with respect to protected species for itself, Tribal
members, and third parties developing the Reservation and other Tribal Lands by
establishing one process that the Tribe oversees and implements to enhance and
maintain biological diversity and ecosystem processes while allowing future
economic growth" (THCP ES-1). There are 19-sensitive wildlife species and 3-
sensitive plant species that are identified as occurring within the THCP area.
According to Figure 5 of the THCP, the project site is located within the Valley
Floor Planning Area and not located within, nor adjacent to, one of the Mountains
and Canyons Conservation Areas. The Valley Floor Planning Area has three
preserves — the Coachella Valley Preserve, the Edom HilUWillow Hole Reserve,
and the Whitewater Floodplain Reserve — which the project site is located outside
of. Therefore, the project site has no value as habitat for endangered, rare or
threatened species and the project proponent will be required to pay the related
impact fee, as a part of the standard requirements for projects subject to the THCP.
(4) Approval of the project would not result in any significant effects relating to traffic,
noise, air quality, or water quality.
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A traffic analysis was prepared by RK Engineering Group, Inc. for the proposed
project. The analysis evaluated existing conditions and the expected trip
generation and trip distribution for the proposed 35,000-square foot medical office
building at northeast corner of the subject site and future 4,000-sqaure foot
commercial building at the southeast corner of the subject site. The proposed
project is forecast to generate approximately 1,618 daily trips, which include
approximately 135 AM peak hour trips and approximately 203 PM peak hour trips.
The study concluded that all surrounding intersections are currently operating at
an acceptable Level of Service (LOS D or better) and are forecast to continue to
operate at an acceptable Level of Service for all future analysis scenarios, except
the intersection of Andreas and Sunrise Way which currently operates at a
deficient Level of Services (LOS E or F). As a part of the standard conditions, the
project will be required to install a median and limit access across Sunrise Way
which is anticipated to result an acceptable Level of Service (LOS D or better) at
the Andreas and Sunrise Way intersection.
In addition, the project is required to comply with local and regional requirements,
including standard procedures and control measures for minimizing impacts
related to traffic, noise, air quality and water quality, such as:
• Preparing and implementing the following documents:
o Dust Control Plan (air quality)
o Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan and Water Quality Management
Plan (water quality)
• Installing a temporary dust perimeter fence screen during construction
activities (air quality)
• Complying with the City's noise ordinance (noise)
• Complying with time limits for construction hours (noise)
• Installing measures in accordance with applicable National Pollution
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Best Management Practices
(BMP's) included as part of the NPDES Permit issued for the Whitewater
River Region from the Colorado River Basin Regional Water Quality Control
Board (RWQCB) (water quality)
Therefore, based on the foregoing, the project will not result in any significant
effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality or water quality.
(5) The site can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services.
The site is located in an area that is serviced by all required utilities, including
electricity (Edison), gas (Southern California Gas), water (Desert Water Agency)
and sewer (Veolia). Similar to other adjacent developments, the project site will
also be adequately provided with the necessary public services, such as police,
fire and trash pickup.
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H. The City Council makes the following specific findings relative to the Major
Architectural Application pursuant to the criteria listed in PSZC Section 94.04.00, based
on specific evidence as described after each finding:
Site layout, orientation, location of structures and relationship to one another and
to open spaces and topography. Definition of pedestrian and vehicular areas; i.e.,
sidewalks as distinct from parking lot areas.
The proposed development is comprised of a one-story medical office building
situated on the northeasterly corner of the site and a building pad located near the
southeasterly corner of the site. The siting of these buildings form a street edge
along the site frontages and will be buffered by landscaping to soften the
relationship with the adjacent surroundings. Pedestrians will have access to the
medical office building from the street sidewalk via three concrete walkways to
building entry points. Three driveways provide distinct access to the site from each
street frontage to clearly defined parking areas located behind the building.
Therefore, the site layout, building location & orientation, and open space areas
are easily recognizable by visitors to the development, whether traveling as a
pedestrian or within a vehicle.
2. Harmonious relationship with existing and proposed adjoining developments and
in the context of the immediate neighborhood/community, avoiding both excessive
variety and monotonous repetition, but allowing similarity of style, if warranted.
The building is setback 20-feet from Sunrise Way and Andreas Road. Buildings to
the north and south along the west side of Sunrise Way vary in setback, most of
which are 20- to 30-feet from the street and have parking located behind the
building (instead of in front). The proposed layout with the building fronting the
street and parking located behind is consistent with the design guidelines in the
Section 14 Specific Plan. Therefore, the proposed project is harmonious with
existing policies and will be compatible with developments in the surrounding area.
3. Maximum height, area, setbacks and overall mass, as well as parts of any structure
(buildings, walls, screens, towers or signs) and effective concealment of all
mechanical equipment.
The proposed development conforms to the 20-foot setback requirement along
streets and will be less than the maximum permitted height limit — 35-feet is
permitted and 25-feet is proposed. Mechanical equipment on the roof will be
screened from view by a building parapet.
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4. Building design, materials and colors to be sympathetic with desert surroundings.
Building materials include cement plaster walls, flat roofs, overhangs, floor -to -
ceiling glass expanses and modern metal materials. The primary building color is
a neutral tan and accent colors include white, brown and gray. These materials
and colors are sympathetic with the desert surroundings.
5. Harmony of materials, colors and composition of those elements of a structure,
including overhangs, roofs, and substructures which are visible simultaneously.
The medical office building is designed with modern architecture, which is
consistent with the design anticipated for new development within Section 14. The
one-story building ranges from 18- to 25-feet in height with varied forms and
shapes that provide visual interest to the project. As a part of the AAC review of
the project, the long building elevation along Sunrise Way was modified to provide
additional dimensional relief, which improved the project and the visual interest of
the building along Sunrise.
6. Consistency of composition and treatment.
Simple applications of materials are proposed around the building, wrapping
corners where appropriate. Colors are also applied in an appropriate manner
around the building. Therefore, there is consistency in the project's composition
and treatment.
7. Location and type of planting, with regard for desert climate conditions.
Preservation of specimen and landmark trees upon a site, with proper irrigation to
insure maintenance of all plant materials.
The landscape scheme shows a good selection of desert appropriate materials.
Plant materials will be grouped in clusters along street frontages. Mesquite trees
are proposed in parking lot planters and will provide 50% shading of parking stalls,
as required by the Zoning Code. Neutral color inert materials are proposed in all
planter beds. Based on the analysis of the project, the design and selected
materials are generally consistent with the guidelines in the Section 14 Specific
Plan and requirements of Chapter 8.60 of the Municipal Code.
8. Signs and graphics, as understood in architectural design including materials and
colors.
Signage is not part of this proposal.
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THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS RESOLVES:
SECTION 1. That the findings and determinations reflected above are true and
correct, and are incorporated by this reference herein as the cause and foundation for the
action taken by and through this Resolution.
SECTION 2. The City Council approves the Major Architectural application (Case
3.4132 MAJ) with conditions as outlined in attached Exhibit "A."
ADOPTED THIS 23RD DAY OF OCTOBER, 2019.
David H. Ready, Esq., P .
City Manager
ATTEST:
or
ptfiony J. ia,
City Clerk
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CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss.
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS)
I, ANTHONY J. MEJIA, City Clerk of the City of Palm Springs, hereby certify that
Resolution No. 24662 is a full, true and correct copy, and was duly adopted at a regular
meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs on October 23, 2019, by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Holstege, Middleton, Roberts, Mayor Pro Tern Kors, and
Mayor Moon
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the
City of Palm Springs, California, this j sr day of nG, 201 .
thony J. eji M C
City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
Case No. 3.4132 MAJ
Sunquitz EMC, LLC
Northwest corner of East Tahquitz Canyon Way and North Sunrise Way
October 23, 2019
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 Services, the Director of Building
and Safety, 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.
ADMINISTRATIVE CONDITIONS
ADM 1. Project Description. This approval is for the project described per Case 3.4132
MAJ, except as modified by the conditions below.
ADM 2. Reference Documents. The site shall be developed and maintained in
accordance with the approved plans, including site plan date stamped October
3, 2019, and architectural elevations, exterior materials and colors,
landscaping, and grading date stamped September 16, 2019, on file in the
Planning Services Department, except as modified by the conditions below.
ADM 3. Conform to all Codes and Regulations. The project shall conform to the
conditions contained herein, all applicable regulations of the Palm Springs
Zoning Ordinance, Municipal Code, and any other City County, State and
Federal Codes, ordinances, resolutions and laws that may apply.
ADM 4. Minor Deviations. The Director of Planning or designee may approve minor
deviations to the project description and approved plans in accordance with the
provisions of the Palm Springs Zoning Code.
ADM 5. Indemnification. 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 Case
3.4132 MAJ. 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
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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 judgment or failure to appeal, shall not cause a waiver of the
indemnification rights herein.
ADM 6. Maintenance and Repair. The property owner(s) and successors and
assignees in interest shall maintain and repair the improvements including and
without limitation all structures, 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.
ADM 7. Time Limit on Approval. Approval of the Major Architectural Application (MAJ)
shall be valid for a period of two (2) years from the effective date of the
approval. Commencement of construction must occur within this period.
Extensions of time may be granted by the Planning Commission in accordance
with the procedures and requirements set forth in Chapter 94.12 of the Zoning
Code. A request for extension of time must be filed at least sixty (60) days
before the entitlement is due to expire.
ADM 8. Right to Appeal. Decisions of an administrative officer or agency of the City of
Palm Springs may be appealed in accordance with Municipal Code Chapter
2.05.00. Permits will not be issued until the appeal period has concluded.
ADM 9. Public Art Fees. This project shall be subject to Chapters 2.24 and 3.37 of the
Municipal Code regarding public art. The project shall either provide public art
or payment of an in lieu fee. In the case of the in -lieu fee, the fee shall be based
upon the total building permit valuation as calculated pursuant to the valuation
table in the Uniform Building Code, the fee being 1/2% for commercial projects
or 1/4% for residential projects with first $100,000 of total building permit
valuation for individual single-family units exempt. Should the public art be
located on the project site, said location shall be reviewed and approved by the
Director of Planning and Zoning and the Public Arts Commission, and the
property owner shall enter into a recorded agreement to maintain the art work
and protect the public rights of access and viewing.
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ADM 10. Comply with City Noise Ordinance. This use shall comply with the provisions
of Section 11.74 Noise Ordinance of the Palm Springs Municipal Code.
Violations may result in revocation of this Conditional Use Permit.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT CONDITIONS
ENV 1. Notice of Exemption. The project is exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA); therefore, an administrative fee of $50 shall be submitted
by the applicant in the form of a money order or a cashier's check payable to
the Riverside County Clerk within two business days of the Commission's final
action on the project. This fee shall be submitted by the City to the County
Clerk with the Notice of Exemption. Action on this application shall not be
considered final until such fee is paid.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS
PLN 1. Outdoor Lighting Conformance. Exterior lighting plans, including a photometric
site plan showing the project's conformance with Section 93.21.00 Outdoor
Lighting Standards of the Palm Springs Zoning ordinance, shall be submitted
for approval by the Department of Planning prior to issuance of a building
permit. Manufacturer's cut sheets of all exterior lighting on the building and in
the landscaping shall be included. If lights are proposed to be mounted on
buildings, down -lights shall be utilized. No lighting of hillsides is permitted.
PLN 2. Water Efficient Landscaping Conformance. The project is subject to the Water
Efficient Landscape Ordinance (Chapter 8.60.00) of the Palm Springs
Municipal Code and all other water efficient landscape ordinances. The
applicant shall submit a landscape and irrigation plan to the Director of Planning
for review and approval prior to the issuance of a building permit. Landscape
plans shall be wet stamped and approved by the Riverside County Agricultural
Commissioner's Office prior to submittal. Prior to submittal to the City,
landscape plans shall also be certified by the local water agency that they are
in conformance with the water agency's and the State's Water Efficient
Landscape Ordinances.
PLN 3. Sign Applications Required. No signs are approved by this action. Separate
approval and permits shall be required for all signs in accordance with Zoning
Ordinance Section 93.20.00.
PLN 4. Flat Roof Requirements. Roof materials on flat roofs (less than 2:12) must
conform to California Title 24 thermal standards for "Cool Roofs". Such roofs
must have a minimum initial thermal emittance of 0.75 or a minimum SRI of 64
and a three-year aged solar reflectance of 0.55 or greater. Only matte (non-
specular) roofing is allowed in colors such as beige or tan.
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PLN 5. Maintenance of Awnings & Projections. All awnings shall be maintained and
periodically cleaned.
PLN 6. Screen Roof -mounted Equipment. All roof mounted mechanical equipment
shall be screened per the requirements of Section 93.03.00 of the Zoning
Ordinance. Prior to issuance of building permit, the applicant shall demonstrate
the parapets fully screen the rooftop equipment in conformance with Section
93.03.00 of the Zoning Code.
PLN 7. Surface Mounted Downspouts Prohibited. No exterior downspouts shall be
permitted on any facade on the proposed building(s) that are visible from
adjacent streets or residential and commercial areas.
PLN 8. Exterior Alarms & Audio Systems. No sirens, outside paging or any type of
signalization will be permitted, except approved alarm systems.
PLN 9. Outside Storage Prohibited. No outside storage of any kind shall be permitted
except as approved as a part of the proposed plan.
PLN 10. No off -site Parking. Vehicles associated with the operation of the proposed
development including company vehicles or employees vehicles shall not be
permitted to park off the proposed building site unless a parking management
plan has been approved.
PLN 11. Bicycle Parking. The project shall be required to provide secure bicycle parking
facilities on site for use by residents and commercial/retail patrons and owners.
Location and design shall be approved by the Director of Planning.
PLN 12. Compliance with Parking Standards. Prior to issuance of building permit for
tenant improvements or any zoning clearance for business license, the
proposed tenant/business shall demonstrate the parking on -site complies with
off-street parking standards found in Section 93.06.00 of the Zoning Code.
PLN 13. Transportation Demand Requirement. The project shall comply with the City
of Palm Springs Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Ordinance which
establishes transportation demand management requirements for the City of
Palm Springs. Refer to Chapter 8.4 of the Municipal Code for specific
requirements.
PLN 14. Pad Elevations. Final building pad elevations shall not vary more than 12
inches above or below the pad elevation established by the approved
preliminary grading plan and / or tentative map. Any deviations from this
provision shall require approval by the Planning Commission.
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PLN 15. Off-street Parking Area. The final design of the parking lot and driveway areas
shall comply with standards of the Off-street Parking ordinance, Section
93.06.00 of the Zoning Code.
PLN 16. Tribal Conditions.
1. All Washingtonia robusta/Mexican Fan Palms shown on the Landscape
Plan shall be removed or replaced with Washingtonia filifera/California Fan
Palms.
2. Along Tahquitz Canyon Way, 60 foot center spacing of palm trees shall be
maintained, and enhanced street and pedestrian lighting shall also be
installed at approx. 40 foot alternating intervals per the Section 14 Specific
Plan.
3. Prior to issuance of any grading permit, the applicant shall pay the Valley
Floor Planning Area fee to the Tribe as required by the THCP.
4. Prior to any ground or habitat disturbance, focused surveys for burrowing
owl shall be conducted by a qualified biologist and in accordance with
California Department of fish and Wildlife (CDFW) guidelines. If the focused
surveys are positive, the following measures shall be implemented in
accordance with Section 4.8.4.2(g) of the THCP:
a. Relocation, if applicable, shall be conducted in accordance with the
CDFW Staff Report on Burrowing Owl Mitigation (2012), or other then -
current protocols as directed by the Tribe.
b. Owls should be excluded from burrows within the approved Project Site
and within an appropriate buffer zone by installing one-way doors in
burrow entrances or other technique as deemed appropriate. The
biological monitor must ensure through appropriate means (e.g.,
monitoring for owl use, excavating burrows) that the burrows to be
impacted are not being used. The Tribe shall determine whether creation
of artificial burrows is necessary as part of the relocation effort. If
relocation of methods are implemented, a relocation plan shall be
develop that will outline the methods, destination, and monitoring of the
owls. The destination of these species will be selected in order to provide
long-term conservation potential.
c. Occupied burrows shall not be disturbed during the nesting season
unless a qualified biologist verifies through non-invasive methods that
either: (a) the birds have not begun egg laying and incubation; or (b) that
juveniles from the occupied burrows are foraging independently and
capable of independent survival.
5. A cultural resources inventory shall be conducted of the Project Site by a
qualified archaeologist prior to any ground disturbing activities.
PLN 17. City Council Appeal Hearing. In accordance with the City Council decision on
October 23, 2019, the applicant shall complete the following, as applicable, to
the satisfaction of the Director of Planning Services:
1. Medical office building may remain as sited.
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2. The building planned for the pad site at the northwest corner of Tahquitz
Canyon Way and Sunrise Way shall be of exemplary design, due to the
location being a prominent corner and primary gateway entry to Section 14.
3. A subcommittee consisting of AAC and Planning Commission members
shall review and approve enhancements to improve the design of the
building, particularly the east elevation.
POLICE DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS
POL 1. Developer shall comply with Section II of Chapter 8.04 "Building Security
Codes" of the Palm Springs Municipal Code.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS
BLD 1. Prior to any construction on -site, all appropriate permits must be secured.
BLD 2. Shall comply with the latest adopted edition of the following codes as
applicable:
A. California Building Code
B. California Electrical Code
C. California Mechanical Code
D. California Plumbing Code
E. California Energy Code
F. California Fire Code
G. California Green Building Standards Code
BLD 3. Automatic fire suppression systems shall be installed in all new construction
per Article VI of Chapter 8.04 of the Code of the City of Palm Springs. Design
and type of system shall be based upon the requirements of the Building and
Fire Codes and the requirements of the Palm Springs Fire Department.
BLD 4. The requirements of the Air Quality Management District shall be satisfied prior
to the issuance of any permit if dusts and/or pollutants will be discharged into
the atmosphere.
BLD 5. Any temporary building, trailer, commercial coach, etc. installed and/or used in
connection with a construction project shall comply with City Code.
BLD 6. All perimeter/boundary walls shall be designed and constructed so that the
outer/exterior face of the wall is as close as possible to the lot line. In any case,
the outer/exterior face of the wall shall be within two (2) inches of the lot line.
Distances greater than two (2) inches may be approved prior to construction by
the Building Official on a case by case basis for extenuating circumstances.
BLD 7. All signs shall be Underwriters Laboratories approved, or equal.
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BLD 8. In addition to approval from Building & Safety, approval is required from the
County of Riverside, Department of Public Health for public swimming pools
and spas and for occupancies involving foods and beverages.
BLD 9. All exterior lighting shall be oriented, directed, and/or shielded as much as
possible so that direct illumination does not infringe onto adjoining properties.
BLD 10. The following items (as applicable) shall be completed and/or submitted to
Building & Safety prior to the issuance of building permits for this project:
A. Precise grading plans shall be approved
B. Rough grading completed
C. Compaction certification
D. Pad elevation certification
E. Rough grade inspection signed off by a City Inspector
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS
APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF A COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT
NORTHWEST CORNER OF TAHQUITZ CANYON DRIVE AND SUNRISE WAY, (APN
508-070-042), SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 4 S, RANGE 4 E, S.B.M., CASE NO. 5.1484,
ENG. FILE NO. TPM 37738.
The Engineering Services Department recommends that if this application is approved,
such approval is subject to the following conditions being completed in compliance with
City standards and ordinances.
Before final acceptance of the project, all conditions listed below shall be completed to
the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
All Grading Plans, Improvement Plans, Required Studies and Documents listed below,
must be submitted to Engineering Services Department for review and approval.
STREETS
ENG 1. Any improvements within the public right-of-way require a City of Palm Springs
Encroachment Permit. All improvements are subject to inspection and a 24 to
48 hour inspection notification is required.
ENG 2. Submit street improvement plans prepared by a registered California civil
engineer to the Engineering Services Department. The plan(s) shall be
approved by the City Engineer prior to issuance of any building permits.
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TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY
ENG 3. Construct a 24 feet wide driveway approach in accordance with City of Palm
Springs Standard Drawing No. 205. The centerline of the driveway approach
shall be located 295 feet from the centerline of Sunrise Way.
ENG 4. In accordance with the Section 14 Master Specific Plan, the applicant shall
plant Washingtonia filifera palm trees along the Tahquitz Canyon Way frontage,
at 60 feet spacing, two canopy shade trees between each new palm tree at 30
feet spacing, as approved by the City Engineer and Planning Department. The
palm trees shall be uplighted, consistent with existing palm tree lighting along
the Tahquitz Canyon Way corridor. The applicant shall be responsible for the
perpetual maintenance of the new palm trees and other parkway landscaping
along the Tahquitz Canyon Way frontage, applicant shall install separate water
and electric meters.
ENG 5. New or transplanted palm trees shall be subject to a one-year plant
establishment period from the date of acceptance by the City Engineer. Any
palm trees that fail during the one-year plant establishment period shall be
replaced with a new palm tree of similar trunk diameter and height to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer, and shall be subject to a subsequent one-year
plant establishment period. The applicant shall ensure that adequate irrigation
of new palm trees is provided during the plant establishment period, until such
time as the existing irrigation system is sufficient to irrigate the palm trees.
ENG 6. All proposed trees within the public right-of-way and within 10 feet of the public
sidewalk and/or curb shall have City approved deep root barriers installed in
accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 904.
ENG 7. In accordance with the Section 14 Master Specific Plan, the applicant is to
design and install an electrical system for installation of Tahquitz Canyon Way
decorative light fixtures (12 feet to 15 feet tall) consistent with the existing
decorative lighting system along Tahquitz Canyon Way, including banner
supports and overhead pedestrian -level lighting on the sidewalk. The applicant
shall furnish and install the decorative light fixtures, luminaries and supporting
electrical system. The electrical system shall be connected to the existing
lighting system adjacent to the Extended Stay America hotel property, and shall
be operated by a separate electric meter, unless an existing meter is available
for use by the new lighting system, as required by the City Engineer and
Director of Facilities. The lighting system shall be installed and operational,
and accepted for operation and maintenance by the City, prior to issuance of a
Certificate of Occupancy, unless otherwise allowed by the City Engineer.
ENG 8. Remove and replace existing asphalt concrete pavement where required, in
accordance with applicable City standards.
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ENG 9. All broken or off grade street improvements along the project frontage shall be
repaired or replaced.
SUNRISE WAY
ENG 10. Remove the existing curb and gutter located from the south side of the
proposed driveway approach on Sunrise Way currently located 38 feet west of
centerline and replace with an 8 inch curb and gutter located 48 feet west of
centerline and transition south to 42 feet west of centerline to match alignment
of existing storm drain structure in accordance with City of Palm Springs
Standard Drawing No. 200.
ENG 11. Construct a 93-feet long by 12-feet wide bus turn out south of the proposed
driveway entrance on Sunrise Way. Construction of a bus stop shelter shall be
required, with a design compatible to project architecture as approved by
Sunline Transit Agency and the Director of Planning. Bus stop furniture and
other accessories, as required by SunLine Transit Agency, shall be provided
by the developer, as necessary.
a. Dedicate additional right-of-way concentric with the back of sidewalk
adjacent to the bus turn -out.
b. Construct an 8 feet wide sidewalk behind the curb concentric with the bus
turn out in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 210.
ENG 12. Remove the existing curb return located at the northwest corner of Sunrise Way
and Tahquitz Canyon Way and replace with a new 35 feet radius curb return
and spandrel to match curb alignments in accordance with City of Palm Springs
Standard Drawing No. 200 and 206.
ENG 13. Construct a 24 feet wide driveway approach in accordance with City of Palm
Springs Standard Drawing No. 205. The centerline of the driveway approach
shall be located 300 feet from the centerline of Tahquitz Canyon Way.
ENG 14. Construct a 8 feet wide sidewalk behind the curb along the entire frontage in
accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 210.
ENG 15. Construct the north half of a 6 feet wide cross gutter to match the existing cross
gutter located at the northwest corner of the intersection of Sunrise Way and
Tahquitz Canyon Way in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard
Drawing No. 200 and 206.
ENG 16. An accessible pedestrian path of travel shall be provided throughout the
development, as may be required by applicable state and federal laws. An
accessible path of travel shall be constructed of Portland cement concrete,
unless alternative materials meeting state and federal accessibility standards
is approved by the City Engineer.
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ENG 17. Construct a Type A curb ramp meeting current California State Accessibility
standards at the northwest corner of the intersection of Sunrise Way and
Tahquitz Canyon Way in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard
Drawing No. 212. The applicant shall ensure that an appropriate path of travel,
meeting ADA guidelines, is provided across the driveway, and shall adjust the
location of the access ramps, if necessary, to meet ADA guidelines, subject to
the approval of the City Engineer. If necessary, additional pedestrian and
sidewalk easements shall be provided on -site to construct a path of travel
meeting ADA guidelines.
ENG 18. In accordance with the Section 14 Master Specific Plan, the applicant shall
plant shade trees and landscaping to separate pedestrians from traffic where
feasible, as approved by Planning Department and the City Engineer. The
landscaping shall be consistent with landscaping located at the southwest
corner of Sunrise Way and Tahquitz Canyon Way. The applicant shall be
responsible for the perpetual maintenance of the new trees and other parkway
landscaping along the frontage.
ENG 19. In accordance with the Section 14 Master Specific Plan, the applicant is to
design and install an electrical system for installation of Sunrise Way decorative
light fixtures (12 feet to 15 feet tall) consistent with the existing decorative
lighting system along Tahquitz Canyon Way, including banner supports and
overhead pedestrian -level lighting on the sidewalk. The applicant shall furnish
and install the decorative light fixtures, luminaries and supporting electrical
system. The electrical system shall be connected to the existing lighting
system adjacent to the Extended Stay America hotel property, and shall be
operated by a separate electric meter, unless an existing meter is available for
use by the new lighting system, as required by the City Engineer. The lighting
system shall be installed and operational, and accepted for operation and
maintenance by the City, prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, unless
otherwise allowed by the City Engineer.
ENG 20. Construct a 14-feet wide raised, landscaped median island as specified by the
City Engineer extending from Tahquitz Canyon Way to approximately 200 north
of Andreas Road. The intersection of Sunrise Way and Andreas Road shall be
modified to prevent east/west traffic movements across Sunrise Way, prohibit
northbound left turn movements at Andreas Road, and allow only southbound
left turn movements onto E. Andreas Road. Construct a 100 feet southbound
left turn pocket at Andreas Road, or as required by the City Engineer. Construct
a 150 feet southbound dual -left turn pocket at Tahquitz Canyon Way. The
median nose width shall be constructed 4 feet wide and shall have stamped
colored concrete. The left turn pockets shall be designed in accordance with
Section 405 of the current edition of the Caltrans Highway Design Manual, or
as approved by the City Engineer.
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ENG 21. Submit median landscaping and irrigation system improvement plans for
review and approval by the City Engineer and Director of Facilities. The
irrigation system shall be separately metered from the parkway landscaping to
be maintained by the applicant, for future use by the City upon acceptance of
the median landscaping by the City. The plans shall be approved in conjunction
with the street improvement plans for the median and prior to issuance of a
building permit, unless otherwise allowed by the City Engineer. The median
island landscaping shall have a similar design and plant palette as the median
landscaping existing on Sunrise Way south of Tahquitz Canyon Way.
ENG 22. All median landscaping shall be guaranteed for a period of one year from the
date of acceptance by the City Engineer. Any landscaping that fails during the
one year landscape maintenance period shall be replaced with similar plant
material to the satisfaction of the City Engineer, and shall be subject to a
subsequent one year landscape maintenance period.
ENG 23. All proposed trees within the public right-of-way and within 10 feet of the public
sidewalk and/or curb shall have City approved deep root barriers installed in
accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 904.
ENG 24. Construct pavement with a minimum pavement section of 5 inches asphalt
concrete pavement over 4 inches crushed miscellaneous base with a minimum
subgrade of 24 inches at 95% relative compaction, or equal, from edge of
proposed gutter to clean sawcut edge of pavement along the entire frontage in
accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 110. (Additional
pavement removal and replacement may be required upon review of existing
pavement cross -sections, and to ensure grade breaks of the pavement cross-
section do not occur within a travel lane.) If an alternative pavement section is
proposed, the proposed pavement section shall be designed by a California
registered Geotechnical Engineer using "R" values from the project site and
submitted to the City Engineer for approval.
ENG 25. Remove and replace existing asphalt concrete pavement where required, in
accordance with applicable City standards.
ENG 26. All broken or off grade street improvements along the project frontage shall be
repaired or replaced.
ANDREAS ROAD
ENG 27. Dedicate an easement, as appropriate for curb, gutter and sidewalk purposes
along the entire frontage.
ENG 28. Construct a 6 inch curb and gutter, 20 feet south of centerline along the entire
frontage, with a 35 feet radius curb return and spandrel at the southwest corner
of the intersection of Sunrise Way and Andreas Road in accordance with City
of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 200 and 206.
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ENG 29. Construct a 6 inch curb and gutter located 20 feet south of centerline and
transitions to match existing improvements located 32 feet south of centerline
approx. 330 feet from the west property line in accordance with City of Palm
Springs Standard Drawing No. 200. The above mentioned improvements may
be reimbursed, pursuant to a Reimbursement Agreement approved by the City
Council.
ENG 30. Costs associated with off -site street improvements may be reimbursed,
pursuant to a Reimbursement Agreement approved by the City Council, in
accordance with the policies established by Resolution 13487, and amended
by Resolution 16031. Following completion and acceptance of off -site street
improvements by the City Engineer, if reimbursement is requested in writing by
the applicant, the applicant shall submit a formal request for preparation of a
Reimbursement Agreement and a $5,000 deposit for City staff time associated
with the preparation of the Off -site Street Reimbursement Agreement, including
City Attorney fees. The applicant shall be responsible for payment of all
associated staff time and expenses necessary in the preparation and
processing of the Reimbursement Agreement with the City Council, and shall
submit additional deposits as necessary when requested by the City, which are
included in the amount that may be reimbursed to the applicant through the
Reimbursement Agreement. The Reimbursement Agreement is subject to the
City Council's review and approval at a Public Hearing, and its approval is not
guaranteed nor implied by this condition.
ENG 31. Construct the south half of a 6 feet wide cross gutter to match the existing cross
gutter located at the southwest corner of the intersection of Sunrise Way and
Andreas Road with a flow line parallel with and located 38 feet west of the
centerline of Sunrise Way in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard
Drawing No. 200 and 206.
ENG 32. Construct a Type A curb ramp meeting current California State Accessibility
standards at the southwest corner of the intersection of Sunrise Way and
Andreas Road in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No.
212. The applicant shall ensure that an appropriate path of travel, meeting ADA
guidelines, is provided across the driveway, and shall adjust the location of the
access ramps, if necessary, to meet ADA guidelines, subject to the approval of
the City Engineer. If necessary, additional pedestrian and sidewalk easements
shall be provided on -site to construct a path of travel meeting ADA guidelines.
ENG 33. Construct a 24 feet wide driveway approach in accordance with City of Palm
Springs Standard Drawing No. 205. The centerline of the driveway approach
shall be located 295 feet from the centerline of Sunrise Way.
ENG 34. Construct a 5 feet wide sidewalk behind the curb along the entire frontage in
accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 210.
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ENG 35. An accessible pedestrian path of travel shall be provided throughout the
development, as may be required by applicable state and federal laws. An
accessible path of travel shall be constructed of Portland cement concrete,
unless alternative materials meeting state and federal accessibility standards
is approved by the City Engineer.
ENG 36. Construct pavement with a minimum pavement section of 3 inches asphalt
concrete pavement over 6 inches crushed miscellaneous base with a minimum
subgrade of 24 inches at 95% relative compaction, or equal, from edge of
proposed gutter to clean sawcut edge of pavement along the entire frontage in
accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 110. (Additional
pavement removal and replacement may be required upon review of existing
pavement cross -sections, and to ensure grade breaks of the pavement cross-
section do not occur within a travel lane.) If an alternative pavement section is
proposed, the proposed pavement section shall be designed by a California
registered Geotechnical Engineer using "R" values from the project site and
submitted to the City Engineer for approval.
ENG 37. Remove and replace existing asphalt concrete pavement where required, in
accordance with applicable City standards.
ENG 38. All broken or off grade street improvements along the project frontage shall be
repaired or replaced.
ON -SITE
ENG 39. The on -site layout of drive aisles and parking spaces is subject to further review
and approval by the City Engineer. Adjustment of proposed street alignments,
and deletion or relocation of proposed parking spaces may be required during
review and approval of construction plans for on -site improvements, as
required by the City Engineer. Approval of the preliminary site plan does not
constitute approval of the on -site layout of streets and parking spaces as
proposed.
ENG 40. The minimum pavement section for all on -site pavement shall be 2-1/2 inches
asphalt concrete pavement over 4 inches crushed miscellaneous base with a
minimum subgrade of 24 inches at 95% relative compaction, or equal. If an
alternative pavement section is proposed, the proposed pavement section shall
be designed by a California registered Geotechnical Engineer using "R" values
from the project site and submitted to the City Engineer for approval.
ENG 41. On -site drive aisles and parking lot shall be constructed with curbs, gutters, and
cross -gutters, as necessary to accept and convey street surface drainage of
the on -site streets to the on -site drainage system, in accordance with applicable
City standards.
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SANITARY SEWER
ENG 42. All sanitary facilities shall be connected to the public sewer system. New
laterals shall not be connected at manholes.
GRADING
ENG 43. Submit a Precise Grading Plan prepared by a California registered Civil
engineer to the Engineering Services Department for review and approval. The
Precise Grading Plan shall be approved by the City Engineer prior to issuance
of grading permit.
a. A Fugitive Dust Control Plan shall be prepared by the applicant and/or its
grading contractor and submitted to the Engineering Services Department for
review and approval. The applicant and/or its grading contractor shall be
required to comply with Chapter 8.50 of the City of Palm Springs Municipal
Code, and shall be required to utilize one or more "Coachella Valley Best
Available Control Measures" as identified in the Coachella Valley Fugitive Dust
Control Handbook for each fugitive dust source such that the applicable
performance standards are met. The applicant's or its contractor's Fugitive
Dust Control Plan shall be prepared by staff that has completed the South
Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) Coachella Valley Fugitive Dust
Control Class. The applicant and/or its grading contractor shall provide the
Engineering Services Department with current and valid Certificate(s) of
Completion from AQMD for staff that have completed the required training. For
information on attending a Fugitive Dust Control Class and information on the
Coachella Valley Fugitive Dust Control Handbook and related "PM10" Dust
Control issues, please contact AQMD at (909) 396-3752, or at
http://www.AQMD.gov. A Fugitive Dust Control Plan, in conformance with the
Coachella Valley Fugitive Dust Control Handbook, shall be submitted to and
approved by the Engineering Services Department prior to approval of the
Grading plan.
b. The first submittal of the Grading Plan shall include the following information: a
copy of final approved conformed copy of Conditions of Approval; a copy of a
final approved conformed copy of the Site Plan; a copy of current Title Report;
a copy of Soils Report; a copy of the project -specific Final Water Quality
Management Plan.
ENG 44. Prior to approval of a Grading Plan (or issuance of a Grading Permit), the
applicant shall obtain written approval to proceed with construction from the
Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, Tribal Historic Preservation Officer or
Tribal Archaeologist ( a copy of the written approval must be provided to the
City) . The applicant shall contact the Tribal Historic Preservation Officer or the
Tribal Archaeologist at ACBCI-THPOCa-).aguacaliente.net to determine their
requirements, if any, associated with grading or other construction. The
applicant is advised to contact the Tribal Historic Preservation Officer or Tribal
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Archaeologist as early as possible. If required, it is the responsibility of the
applicant to coordinate scheduling of Tribal monitors during grading or other
construction, and to arrange payment of any required fees associated with
Tribal monitoring.
ENG 45. In accordance with an approved PM-10 Dust Control Plan, temporary dust
control perimeter fencing shall be installed. Fencing shall have screening that
is tan in color; green screening will not be allowed. Temporary dust control
perimeter fencing shall be installed after issuance of Grading Permit, and
immediately prior to commencement of grading operations.
ENG 46. Temporary dust control perimeter fence screening shall be appropriately
maintained, as required by the City Engineer. Cuts (vents) made into the
perimeter fence screening shall not be allowed. Perimeter fencing shall be
adequately anchored into the ground to resist wind loading.
ENG 47. Within 10 days of ceasing all construction activity and when construction
activities are not scheduled to occur for at least 30 days, the disturbed areas
on -site shall be permanently stabilized, in accordance with Palm Springs
Municipal Code Section 8.50.022. Following stabilization of all disturbed areas,
perimeter fencing shall be removed, as required by the City Engineer.
ENG 48. Prior to issuance of grading permit, the applicant shall provide verification to
the City that the Tribal Habitat Conservation Plan (THCP) fee has been paid to
the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians in accordance with the THCP.
ENG 49. A Notice of Intent (NOI) to comply with the California General Construction
Stormwater Permit (Water Quality Order 2009-0009-DWQ as modified
September 2, 2009) is required for the proposed development via the California
Regional Water Quality Control Board online SMARTS system. A copy of the
executed letter issuing a Waste Discharge Identification (WDID) number shall
be provided to the City Engineer prior to issuance of a grading or building
permit.
ENG 50. This project requires preparation and implementation of a stormwater pollution
prevention plan (SWPPP). As of September 4, 2012, all SWPPPs shall include
a post -construction management plan (including Best Management Practices)
in accordance with the current Construction General Permit. Where applicable,
the approved final project -specific Water Quality Management Plan shall be
incorporated by reference or attached to the SWPPP as the Post -Construction
Management Plan. A copy of the up-to-date SWPPP shall be kept at the project
site and be available for review upon request.
ENG 51. In accordance with City of Palm Springs Municipal Code, Section 8.50.022 (h),
the applicant shall post with the City a cash bond of two thousand dollars
($2,000.00) per disturbed acre (if there is disturbance of 5,000 square feet or
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more) at the time of issuance of grading permit for mitigation measures for
erosion/blowsand relating to this property and development.
ENG 52. A Geotechnical/Soils Report prepared by a California registered Geotechnical
Engineer shall be required for and incorporated as an integral part of the
grading plan for the proposed development. A copy of the Geotechnical/Soils
Report shall be submitted to the Engineering Services Department with the first
submittal of a grading plan. (if required)
ENG 53. The applicant shall provide all necessary geotechnical/soils inspections and
testing in accordance with the Geotechnical/Soils Report prepared for the
project. All backfill, compaction, and other earthwork shown on the approved
grading plan shall be certified by a California registered geotechnical or civil
engineer, certifying that all grading was performed in accordance with the
Geotechnical/Soils Report prepared for the project. Documentation of all
compaction and other soils testing are to be provided even though there may
not be a grading plan for the project. Prior to issuance of Building Permits.
ENG 54. The applicant shall provide Grading Certification for all building (or structure)
pads in conformance with the approved grading plan (if required), to the
Engineering Services Department prior to issuance of any Building Permit.
ENG 55. In cooperation with the Riverside County Agricultural Commissioner and the
California Department of Food and Agriculture Red Imported Fire Ant Project,
applicants for grading permits involving a grading plan and involving the export
of soil will be required to present a clearance document from a Department of
Food and Agriculture representative in the form of an approved "Notification of
Intent To Move Soil From or Within Quarantined Areas of Orange, Riverside,
and Los Angeles Counties" (RIFA Form CA-1) prior to approval of the Grading
Plan (if required). The California Department of Food and Agriculture office is
located at 73-710 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert (Phone: 760-776-8208).
WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLAN
ENG 56. This project shall be required to install measures in accordance with applicable
National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Best Management
Practices (BMP's) included as part of the NPDES Permit issued for the
Whitewater River Region from the Colorado River Basin Regional Water
Quality Control Board (RWQCB). The applicant is advised that installation of
BMP's, including mechanical or other means for pre -treating contaminated
stormwater and non-stormwater runoff, shall be required by regulations
imposed by the RWQCB. It shall be the applicant's responsibility to design and
install appropriate BMP's, in accordance with the NPDES Permit, that
effectively intercept and pre -treat contaminated stormwater and non-
stormwater runoff from the project site, prior to release to the City's municipal
separate storm sewer system ("MS4"), to the satisfaction of the City Engineer
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and the RWQCB. Such measures shall be designed and installed on -site; and
provisions for perpetual maintenance of the measures shall be provided to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer, including provisions in Covenants, Conditions,
and Restrictions (CC&R's) required for the development (if any).
ENG 57. A Final Project -Specific Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) shall be
submitted to and approved by the City Engineer prior to issuance of a grading
or building permit. The WQMP shall address the implementation of operational
Best Management Practices (BMP's) necessary to accommodate nuisance
water and storm water runoff from within the underground parking garage and
the on -site private drive aisles. Direct release of nuisance water to adjacent
public streets is prohibited. Construction of operational BMP's shall be
incorporated into the Precise Grading and Paving Plan.
ENG 58. Prior to issuance of any grading or building permits, the property owner shall
record a "Covenant and Agreement" with the County -Clerk Recorder or other
instrument on a standardized form to inform future property owners of the
requirement to implement the approved Final Project -Specific Water Quality
Management Plan (WQMP). Other alternative instruments for requiring
implementation of the approved Final Project -Specific WQMP include:
requiring the implementation of the Final Project -Specific WQMP in Home
Owners Association or Property Owner Association Covenants, Conditions,
and Restrictions (CC&Rs); formation of Landscape, Lighting and Maintenance
Districts, Assessment Districts or Community Service Areas responsible for
implementing the Final Project -Specific WQMP; or equivalent. Alternative
instruments must be approved by the City Engineer prior to issuance of any
grading or building permits.
DRAINAGE
ENG 59. All stormwater runoff across the property shall be accepted and conveyed in a
manner acceptable to the City Engineer and released to an approved drainage
system. Stormwater runoff may not be released directly to the adjacent streets
without first intercepting and treating with approved Best Management
Practices (BMPs).
ENG 60. The project is subject to flood control and drainage implementation fees. The
acreage drainage fee at the present time is $10,310.99 per acre in accordance
with Resolution No. 15189. Fees shall be paid prior to issuance of a building
permit.
GENERAL
ENG 61. Any utility trenches or other excavations within existing asphalt concrete
pavement of off -site streets required by the proposed development shall be
backfilled and repaired in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard
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Drawing No. 115. The developer shall be responsible for removing, grinding,
paving and/or overlaying existing asphalt concrete pavement of off -site streets
as required by and at the discretion of the City Engineer, including additional
pavement repairs to pavement repairs made by utility companies for utilities
installed for the benefit of the proposed development (i.e. Desert Water
Agency, Southern California Edison, Southern California Gas Company, Time
Warner, Verizon, Mission Springs Water District, etc.). Multiple excavations,
trenches, and other street cuts within existing asphalt concrete pavement of
off -site streets required by the proposed development may require complete
grinding and asphalt concrete overlay of the affected off -site streets, at the
discretion of the City Engineer. The pavement condition of the existing off -site
streets shall be returned to a condition equal to or better than existed prior to
construction of the proposed development.
ENG 62. All proposed utility lines shall be installed underground.
ENG 63. In accordance with Chapter 8.04.401 of the City of Palm Springs Municipal
Code, all existing and proposed electrical lines of thirty-five thousand volts or
less and overhead service drop conductors, and all gas, telephone, television
cable service, and similar service wires or lines, which are on -site, abutting,
and/or transecting, shall be installed underground unless specific restrictions
are shown in General Orders 95 and 128 of the California Public Utilities
Commission, and service requirements published by the utilities. The existing
overhead utilities across the west property line and running north and south,
meet the requirement to be installed underground. Utility undergrounding shall
extend to the nearest off -site power pole; no new power poles shall be installed
unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer. A letter from the owners of
the affected utilities shall be submitted to the Engineering Services Department
prior to approval of a grading plan, informing the City that they have been
notified of the City's utility undergrounding requirement and their intent to
commence design of utility undergrounding plans. When available, the utility
undergrounding plan shall be submitted to the Engineering Services
Department identifying all above ground facilities in the area of the project to
be undergrounded. Undergrounding of existing overhead utility lines shall be
completed prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
ENG 64. All existing utilities shall be shown on the improvement plans if required for the
project. The existing and proposed service laterals shall be shown from the
main line to the property line.
ENG 65. Upon approval of any improvement plan (if required) by the City Engineer, the
improvement plan shall be provided to the City in digital format, consisting of a
DWG (AutoCAD 2004 drawing file), DXF (AutoCAD ASCII drawing exchange
file), and PDF (Adobe Acrobat 6.0 or greater) formats. Variation of the type and
format of the digital data to be submitted to the City may be authorized, upon
prior approval by the City Engineer.
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ENG 66. The original improvement plans prepared for the proposed development and
approved by the City Engineer (if required) shall be documented with record
drawing "as -built" information and returned to the Engineering Services
Department prior to issuance of a final certificate of occupancy. Any
modifications or changes to approved improvement plans shall be submitted to
the City Engineer for approval prior to construction.
ENG 67. Nothing shall be constructed or planted in the corner cut-off area of any
intersection or driveway which does or will exceed the height required to
maintain an appropriate sight distance per City of Palm Springs Zoning Code
Section 93.02.00, D.
TRAFFIC
ENG 68. As determined by the traffic study submitted by RK Engineering Group, Inc.,
the following mitigation measure(s) will be required: TBD
ENG 69. A minimum of 48 inches of clearance for accessibility shall be provided on
public sidewalks. Minimum clearance on public sidewalks shall be provided by
either an additional dedication of a sidewalk easement if necessary and
widening of the sidewalk, or by the relocation of any obstructions within the
public sidewalk along the frontage of the subject property.
ENG 70. All damaged, destroyed, or modified pavement legends, traffic control devices,
signing, striping, and street lights, associated with the proposed development
shall be replaced as required by the City Engineer prior to issuance of a
Certificate of Occupancy.
ENG 71. Submit traffic striping plans for Sunrise Way frontage prepared by a California
registered civil engineer, for review and approval by the City Engineer. All
required traffic striping and signage improvements shall be completed in
conjunction with required street improvements, to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer, and prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
ENG 72. Construction signing, lighting and barricading shall be provided during all
phases of construction as required by City Standards or as directed by the City
Engineer. As a minimum, all construction signing, lighting and barricading shall
be in accordance with Part 6 "Temporary Traffic Control" of the California
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CAMUTCD), dated November 7,
2014, or subsequent editions in force at the time of construction.
ENG 73. This property is subject to the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee which
shall be paid prior to issuance of building permit.
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FIRE DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS
FID 1 These Fire Department conditions may not provide all requirements.
Owner/developer is responsible for all applicable state and locally adopted fire
codes. Detailed plans are still required for review. Conditions are subject to final
plan check and review.
FID 2 Fire Department Conditions were based on the 2016 California Fire Code as
adopted by City of Palm Springs, Palm Springs Municipal Code, PSFD Appendix
"O" Development Requirements and latest adopted NFPA Standards. Three (3)
complete sets of plans for fire sprinkler system & fire alarm must be submitted
prior to a building permit being released.
FID 3 Conditions of Approval — "Conditions of Approval" received from the Palm
Springs Planning Department must be submitted with each plan set. Failure to
submit will result in a delay of plan approval.
FID 4 Plans and Permits (CFC 105.1):
Permits and scaled drawings are required for this project. Plan reviews can take
up to 20 working days. Submit a minimum of three (3) sets of drawings for review.
Upon approval, the Fire Prevention Bureau will retain one set.
Plans shall be submitted to:
City of Palm Springs
Building and Safety Department
3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Counter Hours: 8:00 AM — 6:00 PM, Monday — Thursday
A deposit for Plan Check and Inspection Fees is required at the time of Plan
Submittal. These fees are established by Resolution of the Palm Springs City
Council.
Complete listings and manufacturer's technical data sheets for all system
materials shall be included with plan submittals. All system materials shall be UL
listed or FM approved for fire protection service and approved by the Fire
Prevention Bureau prior to installation.
Plans shall include all necessary engineering features, including all hydraulic
reference nodes, pipe lengths and pipe diameters as required by the appropriate
codes and standards. Plans and supporting data, (calculations and
manufacturers technical data sheets) including fire flow data, shall be submitted
with each plan submittal. Complete and accurate legends for all symbols and
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abbreviations shall be provided on the plans.
FID 5 Access During Construction (CFC 503): Access for firefighting equipment
shall be provided to the immediate job site at the start of construction and
maintained until all construction is complete. Fire apparatus access roads shall
have an unobstructed width of not less than 24 feet and an unobstructed vertical
clearance of not less than 13'-6". Fire Department access roads shall have an
all-weather driving surface and support a minimum weight of 73,000 lbs.
FID 6 Required access (CFC 504.1): Exterior doors and openings required by this
code or the California Building Code shall be maintained readily accessible for
emergency access by the fire department. An approved access walkway leading
from fire apparatus access roads to exterior openings shall be provided when
required by the fire code official.
FID 7 Key Box Required to be Installed (CFC 506.1): Where access to or within a
structure or an area is restricted because of secured openings or where
immediate access is necessary for life-saving or fire -fighting purposes, the fire
code official is authorized to require a key box to be installed in an approved
location. The key box shall be flush mount type and shall contain keys to gain
necessary access as required by the fire code official.
Secured emergency access gates serving apartment, town home or
condominium complex courtyards must provide a key box in addition to
association or facility locks. The nominal height of Knox lock box installations
shall be 5 feet above grade. Location and installation of Knox key boxes must be
approved by the fire code official.
FID 8 Key Box Contents (CFC 506.1): The Knox key box shall contain keys to all
areas of ingress/egress, alarm rooms, fire sprinkler riser/equipment rooms,
mechanical rooms, elevator rooms, elevator controls, plus a card containing the
emergency contact people and phone numbers for the building/complex.
FID 9 NFPA 13 Fire Sprinklers Required: An automatic fire sprinkler system is
required. Only a C-16 licensed fire sprinkler contractor shall perform system
design and installation. System to be designed and installed in accordance with
NFPA standard 13, 2016 Editions, as modified by local ordinance.
FID 10 Fire Alarm System Required: An automatic or manual fire alarm system is
required. Only a C-10 licensed fire alarm contractor shall perform system design
and installation. System to be designed and installed in accordance with NFPA
standard 72, 2016 editions, as modified by local ordinance.
FID 11 Turning Radius: The required turning radius of a fire apparatus access road
shall be a minimum inner radius 25 feet and an out radius of 43 feet.
Resolution No. 24662
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FID 12 Private & Public Fire Hydrants: Both types of fire hydrants will be required for
this project based on the size of the parcel and the coverage required per 2016
California Fire Code.
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