HomeMy WebLinkAboutARCH REV - RES NO 1040RESOLUTION NO. 1040
A RESOLUTION OF THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
COMMITTEE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING A MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION TO
CONSTRUCT A 5,211-SQUARE-FOOT SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENCE AT A MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT OF 13.1 FEET
ON A 22,408-SQUARE-FOOT UNDEVELOPED HILLSIDE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2215 VISTA DISTANCIA COURT (LOT
99) (APN: 504-400-040), ZONE ESA-SP, SECTION 4 (CASE AR-
2023-0120).
THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE FINDS AND DETERMINES AS FOLLOWS:
A. Studio AR & D Architects ("Applicant"), on behalf of R.S.L. Properties Venture, LLC
("Owner"), filed a Major Architectural (MAJ) application, Case AR-2023-0120, with the City,
pursuant to the Desert Palisades Specific Plan, and Palm Springs Zoning Code (PSZC)
Sections 94.04.00 (architectural review) and 93.13.00 (hillside development) of the Palm
Springs Zoning Code, for construction of a 5,211-square-foot single-family residence with the
maximum building height of 13.1 feet on an undeveloped hillside property located at 2215
Vista Distancia Court, ("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 November 9, 2023, City staff notified the owners of properties immediately adjacent
to the Project site of the scheduling of an Architectural Review Committee meeting to consider
the subject applications, pursuant to PSZC 93.13.00(B)(1)(c).
D. On December 4, 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 Construction or
Conversion of Small Structures).
Section 2: As demonstrated in the staff report, the Project conforms to the Architectural
Guidelines of PSZC Sections 93.13.00 ("hillside development") and 94.04.00 ("architectural
Architectural Review Committee Resolution No. 1040
Case AR-2023-0120 — 2215 Vista Distancia Court
December 4, 2023
Page 2 of 2
review"); the Architecture, Landscaping and Design Guidelines of Desert Palisades Specific
Plan Sections V ("Architecture ad Site Design") and VI ("Landscaping Guidelines"); and Design
Standards of PSZC Section 92.21.1.05 ("Findings Required for Approval') as conditioned.
Section 3: Based upon the foregoing, the Architectural Review Committee hereby approves
Case AR-2023-0120 for the construction of a 5,211-square-foot single-family residence with
the maximum building height of 13.1 feet at 2215 Vista Distancia Court, subject to the
conditions of approval attached herein as Exhibit A.
ADOPTED this 4th day of December, 2023.
AYES:
Jakway, Doczi, McCoy, Poehlein.
NOES:
None.
ABSENT:
Walsh, Thompson.
ABSTAIN:
None.
ATTEST:
`O
Christopher Hadwin
Department of Planning Services Director
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
RESOLUTION NO. 1040
EXHIBIT A
Case AR-2023-0120
R.S.L. Properties Venture, LLC (Hillside Single -Family Residence)
2215 Vista Distancia Court (Lot 99)
(APN: 504-400-040)
December 4, 2023
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Before final acceptance of the project, all conditions listed below shall be completed to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer, Director of Planning Services, Building Official, 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 AR-
2023-0120 except as modified by the conditions below.
ADM 2. Reference Documents. The site shall be developed and maintained in
accordance with the approved plans, which include site plans, architectural
elevations, exterior materials and colors, landscaping, and grading on file in the
Department of Planning Services 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 Services or his 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
Resolution No. 1040 December 4, 2023
Case AR-2023-0120 — 2215 Vista Distancia Court (Lot 99)
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
AR-2023-0120. 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. 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.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT CONDITIONS
ENV 1. Notice of Exemption (NOE). The project is exempt from the review of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The applicant shall contact the
Department of Planning Services within two (2) days of the ARC's final action
on the project to submit the NOE filing fee.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS
PLN 1. 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 landscape and irrigation plans that are prepared
according to the requirements of PSMC Chapter 8.60 to the Department of
Development Services for review and approval prior to the issuance of a
building permit. The Landscape plan shall be wet stamped and approved by
the Riverside County Agricultural Commissioner's Office prior to submittal.
Additionally, the landscape and irrigation plans shall be certified by the local
water agency that they are in conformance with the State's Water Efficient
Landscape Ordinances.
PLN 2. HOA Approval Required. The applicant shall obtain HOA approval for the
proposed project. If the HOA requires alterations to the development plans that
2
Resolution No. 1040 December 4, 2023
Case AR-2023-0120 — 2215 Vista Distancia Court (Lot 99)
are approved by the City, the applicant shall submit revised development plans
to the Department of Planning Services for review and approval of such
changes. The review may or may not require ARC review and approval,
depending on the nature of changes presented.
PLN 3. Non -Build Buffer Areas. There shall be no work permitted in the non -build
buffers, including landscaping. All work relating to this project shall be
conducted fully out of the non -build buffer areas.
PLN 4. Guest Parking. Remove the guest parking space and lighting along Vista
Distancia Court.
PLN 5. Retaining Wall. Increase the width of the jagged sections of the retaining wall
along the west property line to accommodate landscaping, particularly the two
that are located closest to the front property line.
PLN 6. Pool Enclosure. Pool enclosure shall be installed in accordance with the
Building Code. The height of the enclosure shall not exceed 5 feet.
PLN 7. Wall/Equipment/Trash Enclosures. The height of the wall, mechanical
equipment, and trash enclosures shall not exceed 5 feet.
PLN 8. 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 9. Solar Control (West and South Elevations). Install interior shades and use
construction materials that provide efficient insulation on the glazing areas and
walls on the west and south elevations of the residence.
PLN 10. Exterior/Landscape Lighting. Reduce the amount of lighting fixtures; the
fixtures shall be dimmable to avoid hot spots. Exterior/landscape lighting shall
conform to the requirements of the Outdoor Lighting Standards (PSZC Section
93.21.00) and the Specific Plan.
PLN 11. Pedestrian Path Width. Increase the width of a section of the pedestrian path
located on the north side of the front yard water feature.
PLN 12. Landscape. Install additional plant materials in the front yard open area located
between the driveway and main pedestrian pathway leading from Vista
Distancia Court. Furthermore, install additional landscaping in the retention
area in the front yard.
Resolution No. 1040 December 4, 2023
Case AR-2023-0120 — 2215 Vista Distancia Court (Lot 99)
BUILDING & SAFETY DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS
The Following Standard Building & Safety Conditions of Approval Are Applicable to This
Project:
General Conditions
BLDG 1. Shall comply with the latest adopted edition of the following codes as
applicable:
A. 2022 California Residential Code
B. 2022 California Electrical Code
C. 2022 California Mechanical Code
D. 2022 California Plumbing Code
E. 2022 California Energy Code
F. 2022 California Fire Code
G. 2022 California Green Building Standards Code
BLDG 2. Any temporary building, trailer, commercial coach, etc. installed and/or used in
connection with a construction project shall comply with City Code.
BLDG 3. All development impact fees including but not limited to TUMF, CVMSHCP,
Sewer Connection/Agreements etc. and/or Public Arts shall be paid at time of
permit issuance.
BLDG 4. Separate permit shall be required for the pool enclosure; the enclosure shall be
minimum 5 feet in height and non -climbable.
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS
The Engineering Division 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.
Conditions. whether or not restated by Enoineerino shall conform to the Desert Palisades
Specific Plan
GENERAL
2
Resolution No. 1040 December 4, 2023
Case AR-2023-0120 — 2215 Vista Distancia Court (Lot 99)
ENG 1. The applicant shall comply with all required Standard Conditions and Mitigation
Measures identified in the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Desert
Palisades development, as applicable to the individual lots, whether or not
restated in these conditions of approval. All required plans shall be prepared
in conformance with all applicable Standard Conditions and Mitigation
Measures.
ENG 2. Development of the site is subject to all applicable provisions of Chapter
92.21.1.05 "Design Standards" of the Palm Springs Zoning Code, whether or
not restated in these conditions of approval. All required plans shall be
prepared in conformance with all applicable provisions of the Code.
ENG 3. The Property is located in the Environmentally Sensitive Area — Specific Plan
("ESA-SP") zone. Pursuant to Section 92.21.1.05(J) of the Palm Springs
Zoning Code, prior to the issuance of any permit for grading or construction of
any improvement on any property within the ESA-SP zone, the property owner
shall enter into an agreement with the City ensuring that should the
improvement not be completed as permitted, that the land will be re -
naturalized. 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.
Security Bond ($50,000.00) and agreement preparation fee in effect at the time
that the agreement is submitted shall be paid by the applicant prior to issuance
of any grading or building permits.
SANITARY SEWER
ENG 4. All sanitary facilities shall be connected to the private sewer system. New
laterals shall not be connected at manholes.
ENG 5. Applicant shall pay a sewer assessment fee of $3,628.77 in accordance with
the terms of the Racquet Club Road Sewer Construction Refund Agreement
between the City of Palm Springs and the Pirozzi Family Trust Established
November 30, 1992, Sewer Agreement No. 6253. The fee shall be paid to the
City of Palm Springs prior to issuance of a building permit.
GRADING
ENG 6. Submit a Precise Grading Plan prepared by a California licensed civil engineer
to the Engineering Services Department for review and approval. If the overall
project grading volumes are less than 50 cubic yards and the project does not
involve a hillside lot as defined by City of Palm Springs Zoning Code 93.13.00,
then the plan does not need to be prepared by a licensed professional unless
determined otherwise by the City Engineer. The plan shall be approved by the
City Engineer prior to grading permit issuance.
Resolution No. 1040 December 4, 2023
Case AR-2023-0120 — 2215 Vista Distancia Court (Lot 99)
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, and a copy of the associated Hydrology Study/Report,
a copy of the project -specific Final Water Quality Management Plan.
ENG 7. 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 aAaguacaliente.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 8. 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
6
Resolution No. 1040 December4, 2023
Case AR-2023-0120 — 2215 Vista Distancia Court (Lot 99)
perimeter fencing shall be installed after issuance of Grading Permit, and
immediately prior to commencement of grading operations.
ENG 9. 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 10. 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 11. 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 12. 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.
ENG 13. 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 14. 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.
ENG 15. Prior to issuance of any permit for ground disturbance activities, the applicant
shall provide verification to the City that applicable fees have been paid to the
Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians in accordance with the Tribal Habitat
Conservation Plan (THCP).
7
Resolution No. 1040 December 4, 2023
Case AR-2023-0120 — 2215 Vista Distancia Court (Lot 99)
ENG 16. 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(a_cdfa.ca.gov.
WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLAN
ENG 17. 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.
ENG 18. 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 the site. Direct release of nuisance water
to the adjacent property (or public streets) is prohibited. Construction of
operational BMP's shall be incorporated into the Precise Grading and Paving
Plan.
ENG 19. 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 and maintain 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
8
Resolution No. 1040 December 4, 2023
Case AR-2023-0120 — 2215 Vista Distancia Court (Lot 99)
ENG 20. In accordance with Chapter 92.21.1.05 "Design Standards" of the Palm Springs
Zoning Code, development of the site shall preserve existing drainage patterns,
natural streams and local watershed boundaries.
ENG 21. 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, as described
in the Preliminary Hydrology Report for TTM35540, prepared by MSA
Consulting, Inc., dated July 1, 2009 (or as may be amended). 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.
ENG 22. This project will 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 stormwater runoff,
will 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
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
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.
ENG 23. The project is subject to flood control and drainage implementation fees. The
drainage fee at the present time is $7,746.89 per acre per Resolution No.
15189.
GENERAL
ENG 24. Any utility trenches or other excavations 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. The developer shall be responsible
for removing, replacing, or repairing any existing off -site streets as required by
and at the discretion of the City Engineer, including additional pavement repairs
9
Resolution No. 1040 December 4, 2023
Case AR-2023-0120 — 2215 Vista Distancia Court (Lot 99)
P
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, Frontier,
etc.). Multiple excavations, trenches, and other street cuts within existing
structural sections of off -site streets required by the proposed development
may require complete removal and replacement of the streets structural section
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 25. All proposed utility lines shall be installed underground.
ENG 26. All existing utilities shall be shown on the improvement plans 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 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 of the City Engineer.
ENG 28. The original improvement plans prepared for the proposed development and
approved by the City Engineer shall be documented with record drawing "as -
built" information and returned to the Engineering Division prior to issuance of
final approvals. Any modifications or changes to approved improvement plans
shall be submitted to the City Engineer for approval prior to construction.
ENG 29. 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 30. 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.,
10
Resolution No. 1040 December4, 2023
Case AR-2023-0120 — 2215 Vista Distancia Court (Lot 99)
ENG 31. This property is subject to the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee which
shall be paid prior to issuance of building permit.
FIRE DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS
FID1. 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.
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:
Permits and Electronic scaled drawings are required for this project. Plan
reviews can take up to 20 working days.
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/After Construction: Accessforfirefighting 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
11
Resolution No. 1040 December 4, 2023
Case AR-2023-0120 — 2215 Vista Distancia Court (Lot 99)
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. Chapter M Since the proposed residence is in our cities very high fire area,
architect must design structure 7A.
FID 7. Private Fire Hydrants: Additional private hydrants may be required.
FID 8. 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, 2022 Editions, as modified by local ordinance.
FID 9. 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
12