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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2A - Public CommentFrom: Rolle, Ann To: City Clerk Cc: de Chambeau. Deborah; Cornelius, William Subject: Case 5.1517, Modlin Homes, LLC Date: Thursday, March 3, 2022 3:52:05 PM Attachments: Case 5.1571 District Interest Letter.Ddf NOTICE: This message originated outside of The City of Palm Springs -- DO NOT CLICK on links or open attachments unless you are sure the content is safe. Hello Anthony, Attached is the Riverside County Flood Control's comments pertaining to the above mentioned project. Should you have any questions please feel free to contact us. Best Regards, Senior Administrative Services Analyst Riverside County Flood Control & Water Conservation District Contract Services Section 1995 Market Street Riverside, CA 92501 ph. 951.955.1243 Office Hours: Monday - Thursdays, 6:00am to 4:30pm Confidentiality Disclaimer This email is confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual(s) to whom it is addressed. The information contained in this message may be privileged and confidential and protected from disclosure. If you are not the author's intended recipient, be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, forwarding, printing, or copying of this email is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error please delete all copies, both electronic and printed, and contact the author immediately. 3/10/2022 Public Comment Item 2A JASON E. UHLEY General Manager -Chief Engineer 1995 MARKET STREET RIVERSIDE, CA 92501 951.955.1200 951.788.9965 FAX www.rcflood.org RIVERSIDE COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT City of Palm Springs Department of Planning and Building 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262 Attention: Anthony Mejia March 3, 2022 Re: Case 5.1517, Modlin Homes, LLC 2"d Submittal 242620 The Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District (District) does not normally recommend conditions for land divisions or other land use cases in incorporated cities. The District also does not plan check City land use cases or provide State Division of Real Estate letters or other flood hazard reports for such cases. District comments/recommendations for such cases are normally limited to items of specific interest to the District including District Master Drainage Plan facilities, other regional flood control and drainage facilities which could be considered a logical component or extension of a master plan system, and District Area Drainage Plan fees (development mitigation fees). In addition, information of a general nature is provided. The District's review is based on the above -referenced project transmittal, received March 1, 2022. The District has not reviewed the proposed project in detail, and the following comments do not in any way constitute or imply District approval or endorsement of the proposed project with respect to flood hazard, public health and safety, or any other such issue: ❑ This project would not be impacted by District Master Drainage Plan facilities, nor are other facilities of regional interest proposed. ® This project involves District proposed Master Drainage Plan facilities, namely, Palm Springs MDP Line 17. The District will accept ownership of such facilities on written request of the City. Facilities must be constructed to District standards, and District plan check and inspection will be required for District acceptance. Plan check, inspection, and administrative fees will be required. ❑ This project proposes channels, storm drains 36 inches or larger in diameter, or other facilities that could be considered regional in nature and/or a logical extension of the adopted Palm Springs Master Drainage Plan. The District would consider accepting ownership of such facilities on written request of the City. Facilities must be constructed to District standards, and District plan check and inspection will be required for District acceptance. Plan check, inspection, and administrative fees will be required. 3/10/2022 Public Comment Item 2A City of Palm Springs - 2 - Re: Case 5.1517, Modlin Homes, LLC 2°a Submittal March 3, 2022 242620 ❑ An encroachment permit shall be obtained for any construction related activities occurring within District right of way or facilities, namely, . For further information, contact the District's Encroachment Permit section at 951.955.1266. ® The District's previous comments are still valid (see attached letter dated September 23, 2021). GENERAL INFORMATION This project may require a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit from the State Water Resources Control Board. Clearance for grading, recordation, or other final approval should not be given until the City has determined that the project has been granted a permit or is shown to be exempt. If this project involves a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) mapped floodplain, then the City should require the applicant to provide all studies, calculations, plans, and other information required to meet FEMA requirements, and should further require that the applicant obtain a Conditional Letter of Map Revision (CLOMR) prior to grading, recordation, or other final approval of the project and a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) prior to occupancy. If a natural watercourse or mapped floodplain is impacted by this project, the City should require the applicant to obtain a Section 1602 Agreement from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and a Clean Water Act Section 404 Permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, or written correspondence from these agencies indicating the project is exempt from these requirements. A Clean Water Act Section 401 Water Quality Certification may be required from the local California Regional Water Quality Control Board prior to issuance of the Corps 404 permit. ec: Riverside County Planning Department Attn: Phayvanh Nanthavongdouangsy AMR:blm Very truly yours, DEBORAH DE CHAMBEAU Engineering Project Manager 3/10/2022 Public Comment Item 2A JASON E. UHLEY General Manager -Chief Engineer ' RIVERSIDE COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT City of Palm Springs Department of Planning and Building 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262 Attention: Terri Hintz September 23, 2021 1995 MARKET STREET RIVERSIDE, CA 92501 951.955.1200 951.788.9965 FAX www.rcflood.org Re: Case 5.1517, Modlin Homes, LLC 240239 The Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District (District) does not normally recommend conditions for land divisions or other land use cases in incorporated cities. The District also does not plan check City land use cases or provide State Division of Real Estate letters or other flood hazard reports for such cases. District comments/recommendations for such cases are normally limited to items of specific interest to the District including District Master Drainage Plan facilities, other regional flood control and drainage facilities which could be considered a logical component or extension of a master plan system, and District Area Drainage Plan fees (development mitigation fees). In addition, information of a general nature is provided. The District's review is based on the above -referenced project transmittal, received September 13, 2021. The District has not reviewed the proposed project in detail, and the following comments do not in any way constitute or imply District approval or endorsement of the proposed project with respect to flood hazard, public health and safety, or any other such issue: ❑ This project would not be impacted by District Master Drainage Plan facilities, nor are other facilities of regional interest proposed. ® This project involves District proposed Master Drainage Plan facilities, namely, along Sunny Dunes Drive, west of Sunrise Way. The District will accept ownership of such facilities on written request of the City. Facilities must be constructed to District standards, and District plan check and inspection will be required for District acceptance. Plan check, inspection, and administrative fees will be required. ® This project proposes channels, storm drains 36 inches or larger in diameter, or other facilities that could be considered regional in nature and/or a logical extension of the adopted Palm Springs Master Drainage Plan. The District would consider accepting ownership of such facilities on written request of the City. Facilities must be constructed to District standards, and District plan check and inspection will be required for District acceptance. Plan check, inspection, and administrative fees will be required. 3/10/2022 Public Comment Item 2A City of Palm Springs - 2 - September 23, 2021 Re: Case 5.1517, Modlin Homes, LLC 240239 ❑ An encroachment permit shall be obtained for any construction related activities occurring within District right of way or facilities, namely, . For further information, contact the District's Encroachment Permit section at 951.955.1266. ❑ The Districts previous comments are still valid. GENERAL INFORMATION This project may require a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit from the State Water Resources Control Board. Clearance for grading, recordation, or other final approval should not be given until the City has determined that the project has been granted a permit or is shown to be exempt. If this project involves a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) mapped floodplain, then the City should require the applicant to provide all studies, calculations, plans, and other information required to meet FEMA requirements, and should further require that the applicant obtain a Conditional Letter of Map Revision (CLOMR) prior to grading, recordation, or other final approval of the project and a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) prior to occupancy. If a natural watercourse or mapped floodplain is impacted by this project, the City should require the applicant to obtain a Section 1602 Agreement from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and a Clean Water Act Section 404 Permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, or written correspondence from these agencies indicating the project is exempt from these requirements. A Clean Water Act Section 401 Water Quality Certification may be required from the local California Regional Water Quality Control Board prior to issuance of the Corps 404 permit. ec: Riverside County Planning Department Attn: Phayvanh Nanthavongdouangsy SLJJu Very truly yours, DEBORAH DE CHAMBEAU Engineering Project Manager 3/10/2022 Public Comment Item 2A