HomeMy WebLinkAboutARCH REV - RES NO 1033RESOLUTION NO. 1033
A RESOLUTION OF THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
COMMITTEE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL
APPLICATION FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A 4,112-SQUARE
FOOT SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE ON A HILLSIDE LOT
LOCATED AT 2310 TUSCAN ROAD (CASE 3.4287-MAJ).
THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE FINDS AND DETERMINES AS FOLLOWS:
A. Henrik Artonian, Owner ("Applicant") filed an application with the City, pursuant to the
Palm Springs Zoning Code (PSZC) Section 94.04.00 (architectural review), for construction of .
a 4,112-square foot single family residence located at 2310 Tuscan Road ("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 June 26, 2023, 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 single-family residence is considered a project pursuant to the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The Architectural Review Committee has
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 Single -Family
Residence).
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 3.4287 MAJ, for the construction of a 4,112-square foot single-family residence on a
hillside lot located at 2310 Tuscan Road, subject to the conditions of approval attached herein
as Exhibit A.
ADOPTED this 26th day of June 2023.
AYES: WALSH, THOMPSON, JAKWAY, POEHLEIN, ROTMAN
ABSENT: MCCOY. DOCZI
Architectural Review Committee Resolution No. 1033
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ATTEST:
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Christopher Hadwin
Planning Director
June 26, 2023
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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
RESOLUTION NO. 1033
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Case 3.4287 MAJ
Proposed Single Family Residence.
Located at 2310 Tuscan Road
June 26, 2023
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
3.4287 MAJ.
ADM 2. Reference Documents. The site shall be developed and maintained in
accordance with the approved plans, date stamped (June 8, 2023), including
site plans, architectural elevations, exterior materials and colors, landscaping,
and grading on file in the Planning Division except as modified by the
approved Mitigation Measures and 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
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Palm Springs, its legislative body, advisory agencies, or administrative
officers concerning Case 3.4287 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 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 Approval 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.
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
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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. Landscape Plan. Landscape plan to eliminate all non-native grass species.
PLN 3. Roof. Roof color to be tan or similar.
PLN 4. 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 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.
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.
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 employee's vehicles shall not be
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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.
Conditions imposed by Architectural Review Committee.
PLN 13. Roof plan to show placement of solar panels with skirting.
PLN 14. Clerestory windows in great room can be eliminated or made larger at the
discretion of the applicant.
PLN 15. West facing roof facia to match in thickness.
PLN 16. Stone veneer to wrap the sides of the garage.
PLN 17. Garden wall on east property line to have a step -back or equivalent to lessen
impacts on neighboring property.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS
BLD 1. Prior to any construction on -site, all appropriate permits must be secured.
ENGINEERING CONDITIONS
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.
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ENG 1. The Engineering Services Department recommends deferral of off -site
improvement items (identified as "Deferred) at this time due to lack of full
improvements in the immediate area. The owner shall execute a street
improvement covenant- agreeing to construct all required street
improvements upon the 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(s) prior to approval of the Grading Plan or
issuance of grading or building permits. 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 any grading or building permits.
ENG 2. 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 3. 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.
Deferred.
ENG 4. Provide proposed finish floor elevations of all proposed structures,
existing structures on site, and all adjacent off -site structures.
Provide proposed on -site drainage flow designs. This information
required prior to site plan approval.
TUSCAN ROAD
ENG 5. Construct a future 6-inch curb and gutter, 18 feet east of centerline along
the entire frontage, with a 25 feet radius curb return and spandrel at the
northeast corner of the intersection of Via Olivera and Tuscan Road in
accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 200 and 206.
Deferred.
ENG 6. Construct a future 5 feet wide sidewalk behind the curb along the entire
frontage in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No.
210. Deferred.
ENG 7. Construct future pavement with a minimum pavement section of 3 inches
asphalt concrete pavement over 4 inches crushed miscellaneous base
with a minimum subgrade of 24 inches at 95% relative compaction, or
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equal, from edge of proposed future gutter to clean sawcut edge of
pavement along the entire frontage in accordance with City of Palm
Springs Standard Drawing No. 110 and 300. (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. Deferred.
ENG 8. Remove and replace existing asphalt concrete pavement where required,
in accordance with applicable City standards.
ENG 9. Construct 2-inch asphalt concrete pavement over compacted native
subgrade or install appropriate landscaping and ground cover to provide
adequate dust control measures, meeting the approval of the Director of
Planning Services and City Engineer, from clean sawcut edge of
pavement to property line along the entire frontage, excluding approved
driveway locations.
ENG 10. All broken or off grade street improvements along the project frontage
shall be repaired or replaced.
VIA OLIVERA
ENG 11. Construct a future 6-inch curb and gutter, 18 feet north of centerline along
the entire frontage, with a 25 feet radius curb return and spandrel at the
northeast corner of the intersection of Via Olivera and Tuscan Road in
accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 200 and 206.
Deferred.
ENG 12. Construct the future east half of a 6 feet wide cross gutter and spandrel at
the northeast corner of the intersection of Via Olivera and Tuscan Road
with a flow line parallel with and located 18 feet north of the centerline of
Via Olivera in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No.
200 and 206. Deferred.
ENG 13. Construct a 6-inch concrete driveway, unless otherwise approved by the
City Engineer, from the property line to a clean sawcut edge of pavement.
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ENG 14. Construct a future driveway approach in accordance with City of Palm
Springs Standard Drawing No. 201. Deferred.
ENG 15. Construct a future 5 feet wide sidewalk behind the curb along the entire
frontage in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No.
210. Deferred.
ENG 16. Construct a future Type-B curb ramp meeting current California State
Accessibility standards at the northeast corner of the intersection of Via
Olivera and Tuscan Road in accordance with City of Palm Springs
Standard Drawing No. 213. Deferred.
ENG 17. Construct future pavement with a minimum pavement section of 3 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 future gutter to clean sawcut edge of
pavement along the entire frontage in accordance with City of Palm
Springs Standard Drawing No. 110 and 300. (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. Deferred.
ENG 18. Remove and replace existing asphalt concrete pavement where required,
in accordance with applicable City standards.
ENG 19. Construct 2-inch asphalt concrete pavement over compacted native
subgrade or install appropriate landscaping and ground cover to provide
adequate dust control measures, meeting the approval of the Director of
Planning Services and City Engineer, from clean sawcut edge of
pavement to property line along the entire frontage, excluding approved
driveway locations.
ENG 20. All broken or off grade street improvements along the project frontage
shall be repaired or replaced.
SANITARY SEWER
ENG 21. In accordance with City of Palm Springs Municipal Code 15.14.010,
applicant shall connect new building to a public sewer, unless an
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exemption is granted by the Municipal Code, the City Manager, or the City
Council. Because the sewer mainline along the Via Olivera centerline, is
within 500 feet of the subject parcel, the applicant shall extend a public
sewer mainline in Via Olivera to connect to the public sewer system.
ENG 22. If an exemption is granted, construct a private sanitary sewer system in
accordance with City of Palm Springs Ordinance No. 1084. The record
property owner shall enter into a covenant agreeing to extend the private
sewer lines the necessary distance to connect to the public sewer system
within one year of official notice that an operating public sewer has been
completed within 500 feet of the lot. 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 any grading or building permits.
ENG 23. The City recommends that the applicant contact the Riverside County
Health Department for requirements related to the construction of private
septic systems. Private septic systems may require additional
environmental requirements from Riverside County Health Department
and/or the Regional Water Quality Control Board. A `Plan Check
Clearance" for septic tank systems will be performed by Riverside County
Health Department and/or Regional Water Quality Control Board, following
permits for construction of the septic system will be issued by the City of
Palm Springs.
ENG 24. Existing sewer plans for Via Olivera and Tuscan Road are approved and
on file (see files 1D-1-67 and 1D-1-59 approved 7f7/1983). If used for
construction, the approved sewer plans shall be revised to reflect current
City standards, and submitted to the Engineering Services Department for
review and approval. Otherwise, new sewer improvement plans prepared
by a California Registered Civil Engineer shall be submitted to the
Engineering Services Department for review and approval. The new or
revised sewer improvement plans shall be approved by the City Engineer
prior to issuance of any grading or building permits.
ENG 25. All sewer mains constructed by the developer and to become part of the
City sewer system shall be digitally video recorded (Developer shall
contact City treatment plant facility for acceptable digital video format) and
submitted to the City for review prior to acceptance of the sewer system
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for maintenance by the City. Any defects of the sewer main shall be
removed, replaced, or repaired to the satisfaction of the City Engineer
prior to acceptance.
ENG 26. Costs associated with design and construction of the off -site sewer
extension may be reimbursed, pursuant to a Sewer Construction Refund
Agreement approved by the City Council, in accordance with the policies
established by Resolution 13773, and amended by Resolution 15975.
Following completion and acceptance of the off -site sewer extension by
the City Engineer, if reimbursement is requested in writing by the
applicant, the applicant shall submit a formal request for preparation of a
Sewer Construction Refund Agreement and a $2,500 deposit for City staff
time associated with the preparation of the Sewer Construction Refund
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 Sewer Construction
Refund 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 Sewer
Construction Refund Agreement. The Sewer Construction Refund
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 27. Upon completion of the construction of public sewer lines, an as -built
drawing in digital format shall be provided to the City as required by the
City Engineer, if the sewer was not constructed in accordance with the
original approved sewer plans.
ENG 28. Pay the Racquet Club Road sewer line extension area fee of $26,469 per
EDU in accordance with Resolution No. 24899. Fees shall be paid prior to
issuance of a building permit.
GRADING
ENG 29. 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.
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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,AOMD.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: and a copy of the
associated Hydrology Study/Report.
ENG 30. 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(5)aquacaliente.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 31. 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
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control perimeter fencing shall be installed prior to issuance of Grading
Permit and commencement of grading operations.
ENG 32. 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 33. 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 34. Drainage swales shall be provided adjacent to all curbs and sidewalks to
keep nuisance water from entering the public streets, roadways, or
gutters.
ENG 35. 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 36. 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 37. 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
ro'ect. Prior to issuance of Building Permits.
ENG 38. The applicant shall provide Grading Certification for all building (or
structure) pads in conformance with the approved grading plan to the
Engineering Services Department for review and approval prior to
issuance of Building Permits.
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ENG 39. 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(q-�cdfa.ca.gov.
DRAINAGE
ENG 40. 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 41. All stormwater runoff passing through the site shall be accepted and
conveyed across the property in a manner acceptable to the City
Engineer. For all stormwater runoff falling on the site, on -site retention or
other facilities approved by the City Engineer shall be required to contain
the increased stormwater runoff generated by the development of the
property. Provide a hydrology study to determine the volume of increased
stormwater runoff due to development of the site, and to determine
required stormwater runoff mitigation measures for the proposed
development. Final retention basin sizing and other stormwater runoff
mitigation measures shall be determined upon review and approval of the
hydrology study by the City Engineer and may require redesign or
changes to site configuration or layout consistent with the findings of the
final hydrology study. No more than 40-50% of the street frontage
parkway/setback areas should be designed as retention basins. On -site
open space, in conjunction with dry wells and other subsurface solutions
should be considered as alternatives to using landscaped parkways for
on -site retention.
ENG 42. The applicant shall accept and convey all stormwater runoff across the
property and conduct the runoff to an approved drainage structure. On -site
retention may be allowed on that portion of the property where historically,
stormwater runoff is conveyed. All on -site grade slopes shall not be less
than 0.5%. If onsite retention is utilized, retention basin calculations shall
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be provided to the City Engineer. This information required prior to site
plan approval.
ENG 43. The project is subject to flood control and drainage implementation fees.
The acreage drainage fee at the present time is $7.2 77.76 per acre in
accordance with Resolution No. 15189. Fees shall be paid prior to
issuance of a building permit.
GENERAL
ENG 44. 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 Drawing No. 115.
ENG 45. All proposed utility lines shall be installed underground.
ENG 46. 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 47. 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 drawing filetype), DXF (AutoCAD ASCII
drawing exchange filetype), and PDF (Adobe Acrobat document filetype)
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 48. 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 49. 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.
ENG 50. 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 51. 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 52. 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 53. 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 54. This property is subject to the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee which
shall be paid prior to issuance of building permit.
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 2022 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.
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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 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
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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. 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.
FID 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 OF CONDITIONS
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