HomeMy WebLinkAboutARCH REV - RES NO 1019RESOLUTION NO. 1019
A RESOLUTION OF THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
COMMITTEE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL
APPLICATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 10,018-
SQUARE FOOT LOT WITH MULTI -FAMILY RESIDENCES
LOCATED AT 517 SOUTH MOUNTAIN VIEW ROAD (CASE
3.4270 MAJ).
THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE FINDS AND DETERMINES AS FOLLOWS:
A. DJL OF THE DESERT, Owner ("Applicant") filed an application with the City, pursuant
to Palm Springs Zoning Code (PSZC) Sections 94.04.00 (architectural review) for construction
of multi -family residences on a 10,018-square foot lot located at 517 South Mountain View
Drive ("the Project").
B. On April 8, 2021, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2042, amending Section
94.04.00 of the PSZC to reassign review of Major Architectural Review (MAJ) applications
from the City's Planning Commission to the City's Architectural Review Committee.
C. On December 8, 2021, the City's Planning Commission held a public meeting in
accordance with applicable law and considered the associated Development Permit for the
Project, which the Commission conditionally approved in accordance with Section 94.04.01 of
the PSZC.
D. On February 22, 2022, the City's Architectural Review Committee held a public meeting
in accordance with applicable public law. At said meeting, the Architectural Review Committee
carefully reviewed and considered all of the evidence presented in connection with the Project,
including, but not limited to, the staff report, and all written and oral testimony presented. The
Project was continued for further review.
E. On December 5, 2022, the City's Architectural Review Committee held a public meeting
in accordance with applicable public law. At said meeting, the Architectural Review Committee
carefully reviewed and considered all of the evidence presented in connection with the Project,
including, but not limited to, the staff report, and all written and oral testimony presented.
THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE RESOLVES:
Section 1; The proposed multi -family residence is considered a .project pursuant to the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). On December 8, 2021, the Planning
Commission evaluated the Project pursuant to CEQA and determined it to be Categorically
Exempt from further analysis under CEQA Guidelines Section 15303(a) (Class 3, New
Construction or Conversion of Small Structures). No further review is required under CEQA.
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Section 2: As demonstrated in the staff report, the Project conforms to the Architectural
Guidelines of PSZC Section 94.04.00 ("architectural review').
Section 3: Based upon the foregoing, the Architectural Review Committee hereby approves
Case 3.4270 MAJ, for the construction of a multi -family residences on a 10,018-square foot lot
located at 517 South Mountain View Drive, subject to the conditions of approval attached
herein as Exhibit A.
ADOPTED this 5TH day of DECEMBER, 2022.
AYES: DOCZI, LOCKYER, POEHLEIN, WALSH, ROTMAN, JAKWAY
ABSENT: MCCOY
ATTEST:
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Mristopher Hadwin
Planning Director
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
RESOLUTION NO. 1019
Case 3.4270 MAJ
517 South Mountain View Road
(APN: 680-034-011)
December 5, 2022
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 3.4270
MAJ; except as modified with the conditions below;
ADM 2. Reference Documents. The site shall be developed and maintained in
accordance with the approved plans, date stamped December 5, 2022,
including site plans, architectural elevations, exterior materials and colors,
landscaping, and grading on file in the Planning Division 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. The owner/applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of
Palm Springs, its elected officials, agents, officers, and employees
("Indemnitees") from any claim, action, or proceeding against the City of Palm
Springs or any Indemnitee(s), arising, in any way, out of the activities
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authorized by this Land Use Permit. The City will promptly notify the applicant
of any such claim, action, or proceeding 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 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 Indemnitees. 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, walls, and fences 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. Extensions of time may be granted by the Planning Commission
upon demonstration of good cause.
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. Park Development Fees. The developer shall dedicate land or pay a fee in lieu
of a dedication, at the option of the City. The in -lieu fee shall be computed
pursuant to Ordinance No. 1632, Section IV, by multiplying the area of park to
be dedicated by the fair market value of the land being developed plus the cost
to acquire and improve the property plus the fair share contribution, less any
credit given by the City, as may be reasonably determined by the City based
upon the formula contained in Ordinance No. 1632. In accordance with the
Ordinance, the following areas or features shall not be eligible for private park
credit: golf courses, yards, court areas, setbacks, development edges, slopes
in hillside areas (unless the area includes a public trail) landscaped
development entries, meandering streams, land held as open space for wildlife
habitat, flood retention facilities and circulation improvements such as bicycle,
hiking and equestrian trails (unless such systems are directly linked to the City's
community -wide system and shown on the City's master plan).
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ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT CONDITIONS
ENV 1. Coachella Vallev Multiple -Species Habitat Conservation Plan (CVMSHCP
Local Development Mitigation Fee (LDMF) required. All projects within the City
of Palm Springs, not within the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians
reservation are subject to payment of the CVMSHCP LDMF prior to the
issuance of certificate of occupancy.
ENV 2. 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 (projects that are Categorically Exempt
from CEQA).
ENV 3. California Fish & Game Fees Required. The project is required to pay a fish
and game impact fee as defined in Section 711.4 of the California Fish and
Game Code. This CFG impact fee plus an administrative fee for filing the action
with the County Recorder shall be submitted by the applicant to the City in the
form of a money order or a cashier's check payable to the Riverside County
Clerk prior to the final City action on the project (either Planning Commission
or City Council determination). This fee shall be submitted by the City to the
County Clerk with the Notice of Determination. Action on this application shall
not be final until such fee is paid. The project may be eligible for exemption or
refund of this fee by the California Department of Fish & Game. Applicants
may apply for a refund by the CFG at www.dfq,ca.gov for more information.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS
PLN 1. Planning Commission conditions:
o Landscape. Increase the size of the three (3) parking lot shade trees
to 36" box.
o Gravel. Replace decomposed granite (DG) with a W gravel -based
covering.
o Architecture: Enhance the architectural features to the main building
with a variety of colors and elements.
o Rental: The apartment complex cannot be used as a vacation rental.
o Trash: Each residential unit must have 3 separate trash bins; one for
landfill, one for recycled waste, and one for greet waste. Stash bins
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shall be placed behind screened location at all times with the
exception of garbage collection days.
PLN 2. 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 3. 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 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.
PLN 5. Maintenance of Awnings & Proiections. All awnings shall be maintained and
period ically.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.
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. Pool Enclosure Approval Required. Details of fencing or walls around pools
(material and color) and pool equipment areas shall be submitted for approval
by the Planning Department prior to issuance of Building Permits.
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PLN 9. Exterior Alarms & Audio Systems. No sirens, outside paging or any type of
signalization will be permitted, except approved alarm systems.
PLN 10. Outside Storage Prohibited. No outside storage of any kind shall be permitted
except as approved as a part of the proposed plan.
PLN 11. 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 12. 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.
PLN 13. ARC Conditions from the December 5, 2022 meeting:
1. Add a 2'-6" landscape buffer with plantings along a portion of the
north and south property lines.
2. Decrease walkway from 5-feet to 4-feet and increase the planter
along the front elevation to 3-feet.
3. Replace concrete area on the north with landscape.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS
The Following Standard Building & Safety Conditions of Approval Are Applicable to This
Project:
BLDG 1. Prior to any construction on -site, all appropriate permits must be secured.
BLDG 2. Shall comply with the latest adopted edition of the following codes as
applicable:
A. 2019 California Residential Code
B. 2019 California Electrical Code
C. 2019 California Mechanical Code
D. 2019 California Plumbing Code
E. 2019 California Energy Code
F. 2019 California Fire Code _
G. 2019 California Green Building Standards Code
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS
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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 48-hour inspection notification is required.
ENG 2. Provide proposed finish floor elevations of all proposed structures,
existing structures on site, and all adjacent off -site structures. This
information required prior to site plan approval.
MOUNTAIN VIEW DRIVE
ENG 3. Dedicate an easement along the back of the driveway approach for
sidewalk purposes. A current title report; or a copy of a current tax bill and
a copy of a vesting grant deed shall be provided to verify current property
ownership. A right-of-way plan check fee shall be paid by the applicant in
effect at the time that the dedication is submitted.
ENG 4. Construct driveway approach(es) to accommodate bay parking stalls along
the Mountain View Drive frontage in accordance with City of Palm Springs
Standard Drawing No. 201 or 201A. Bay parking stalls shall be located
completely on -site, behind sidewalk, and not within public right-of-way.
ENG 5. Construct an 8 feet wide sidewalk behind the curb along the frontage in
accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 210.
ENG 6. All broken or off grade street improvements along the project frontage shall
be repaired or replaced.
ON -SITE
ENG 7. For on -site bay parking in residential and commercial zones, paving
material shall be decorative paving, colored and/or patterned to relate to the
overall design in accordance with Zoning Code 93.06.00.C.15.e. The
minimum pavement section for all on -site pavement for the proposed
parking spaces 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
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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 8. 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.
SANITARY SEWER
ENG 9. All sanitary facilities shall be connected to the public sewer system. New
laterals shall not be connected at manholes.
GRADING
ENG 10. 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 htto://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; and a copy of Soils Report.
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ENG 11. 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-THPO(@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 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 12. 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 13. 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 14. 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 15. Drainage swales shall be provided adjacent to all curbs and sidewalks to
keep nuisance water from entering the public streets, roadways, or gutters.
ENG 16. 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 eight hundred
dollars ($800) (if there is disturbance of 5,000 square feet or more) at the
time of issuance of grading permit for mitigation measures for
erosion/blowsand relating to this property and development.
ENG 17. 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)
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ENG 18. 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 proiect. Prior
to issuance of Buildinq Permits.
ENG 19. 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 for review and approval.
ENG 20. In cooperation with the California 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" (Revised - RIFA
Form CA-1) prior to approval of the Grading Plan (if required). The California
Department of Food and Agriculture office is located at 6819 East Gage
Avenue, Commerce, CA 90040 (Phone (760) 782-3271, (562) 505-6415),
Sonia.Oran(&cdfa.ca.gov.
DRAINAGE
ENG 21. 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 22. The project is subject to flood control and drainage implementation fees.
The acreage drainage fee at the present time is $10.311.99 per acre in
accordance with Resolution No. 15189. Fees shall be paid prior to issuance
of a building permit.
GENERAL
ENG 23, 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 24. All proposed utility lines shall be installed underground.
ENG 25. The record property owner shall enter into a covenant agreeing to
underground all of the existing overhead utilities required by the Municipal
Code in the future upon request of the City of Palm Springs City Engineer
at such time as deemed necessary. The covenant shall be executed and
notarized by the property owner and submitted to the City Engineer prior to
issuance of a grading permit. A current title report or a copy of a current tax
bill and a copy of a vesting grant deed shall be provided to verify current
property ownership. A covenant preparation fee in effect at the time that the
covenant is submitted shall be paid by the applicant prior to issuance of anv
grading or building permits.
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 27. 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.
ENG 28. 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.
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ENG 29. Nothing shall be constructed or planted in the corner cut-off area of any
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.
ENG 30. 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 31. This property is subject to the Coachella Valley Multiple Species Habitat
Conservation Plan Local Development Mitigation Fee (CVMSHCP-LDMF).
The LDMF shall be paid prior to issuance of Building Permit.
TRAFFIC
ENG 32. A minimum of 48 inches of clearance for accessibility shall be provided on
public sidewalks or pedestrian paths of travel within the development.
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 33. All damaged, destroyed, or modified pavement legends, traffic control
devices, signing, striping, and streetlights, associated with the proposed
development shall be replaced as required by the City Engineer prior to
issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
ENG 34. 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 35. This property is subject to the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee which
shall be paid prior to issuance of building permit.
FIRE DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS
1. These Fire Department conditions may not provide all requirements.
Owner/developer is responsible for all applicable state and locally adopted fire
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codes. Detailed plans are still required for review. Conditions are subject to
final plan check and review.
2. Fire Department Conditions were based on the 2019 California Fire Code as
adopted by City of Palm Springs, Palm Springs Municipal Code, PSFD
Appendix "T" Development Requirements. This building will require fire
sprinklers.
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.
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 abbreviations shall be provided on the plans.
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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.
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.
7. NFPA 13D 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 13D, 2016 Editions, as modified by local ordinance.
8. Residential Smoke Alarms Required: Shall be interconnected so that
operation of any smoke alarm or fire sprinkler flow switch causes all smoke
alarms within the dwelling & guest house to sound and activate the exterior
horn/strobe
END CONDITIONS