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PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
DATE: July 24, 2024 New Business
SUBJECT: A REQUEST BY THE OSWIT LAND TRUST, FOR A MINOR
AMENDMENT TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (PDD 153) TO
ALLOW THE RESTORATION OF APPROXIMATELY 90 ACRES OF THE
120-ACRE FORMER GOLF COURSE AND COUNTRY CLUB SITE INTO
A NATIVE DESERT HABITAT AND NATURE PRESERVE; THE SITE IS
LOCATED BETWEEN SUNRISE WAY; AND EL CIELO ROAD; NORTH
OF MESQUITE AVENUE; ZONE PDD 153/W, SECTION 24 (CASE
5.0303-PD 153) (ER).
FROM: Department of Planning Services
SUMMARY:
This is a request for the Planning Commission to consider a proposed minor
amendment to Planned Development District 153 (PD 153). The proposal by the Oswit
Land Trust would amend the approved landscape plan to allow restoration of
approximately 90 acres of the 120 acres of a former golf course known as the Mesquite
Golf and Country Club. Specifically, the proposed amendment will include the following:
• Convert landscape of approximately 90 of the 120-acre site to a native desert
habitat and nature preserve.
• Removal of dried vegetations, deceased trees, and debris from the former golf
course, and be replaced with new landscape.
• Installation of public access along designated hiking and biking trails.
The Mesquite Golf Course and Country Club was originally approved by the City
Council on December 21, 1983, under Planned Development District 153 (PDD 153),
for residential and golf course development.
ISSUES:
• There has been citations issued to the applicant for unpermitted activities that
include removal of vegetation and trees from the site.
• The 18-hole golf course has not been functional and maintained as a golf course for
over three years.
RECOMMENDATION:
Planning Commission Staff Report
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Case No.5.0303-PDD 153 – Prescott Preserve
That the Planning Commission approve the proposed minor PDD amendment subject to
attached conditions and the following project specific conditions:
1. Restoration: The project shall be limited to the restoration of the former golf
course to suit a native desert habitat and nature preserve by restoring native
vegetation species to include water efficient plants and water-adjacent plants
such as desert willows and California Fan Palm (Washingtonian Filifera).
2. Wildlife Species: The restoration project shall be developed to support the many
kinds of native desert wildlife including migratory species and migratory bird
species.
3. Rangers: The applicant shall be required to employ the services of full-time
rangers to patrol the Preserve on a regular basis to prevent loitering, illegal
dumping, and encampments of the unhoused citizens on the property.
4. Access to Trails: The trails shall be opened to the public at all times and the
entire site shall always remain as an Open Space per Council Resolution No.
15648.
SCOPE OF REVIEW:
1. The Planning Commission shall review the Amended Planned Development
District application Case No. 5.0303-PDD 153-AMND for conformance to the
criteria listed in Palm Springs Zoning Code (PSZC) Section 94.03.00(G)(1e).
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
On December 21, 1983, the City Council approved Preliminary Planned Development
District 153 and Tentative Tract Map 18370 (TTM 18370), under resolution No. 14814
for the development of a 600-unit condominium complex, a clubhouse and an 18-hole
public golf course. On December 19, 1984, the City Council approved final development
plans for the golf course portion of the Planned Development District under Council
Resolution No. 15540; and on September 18, 1985, the City Council accepted a grant of
open space easement from the developer of Mesquite Country Club under Resolution
No. 15648. As designed, the golf course incorporated native and arid weather
landscaping and also preserved existing trees at the site. Water features consisting of
up to five (5) lakes were also part of the golf course design. The residential use and the
golf course were developed in the 1980s but the 18-hole public golf course has since
been turned fallow by ownership. The Planned Development District indicated that the
golf course was intended to remain as open space.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The Oswit Land Trust (OLT) has proposed to convert approximately 90 acres of the
120-acre former golf course to a native desert habitat and nature preserve. Specifically,
the proposed minor modification to the landscape will include removal of existing
Bermuda grass and non-native plants with mechanized equipment, by hand in some
areas and mechanical excavation of planting holes for native vegetation species,
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Case No.5.0303-PDD 153 – Prescott Preserve
application of native seed, and placement of boulders. The project will also include
demolition and decommissioning of abandoned golf cart pathways, and modification of
existing irrigation water supplies. The anticipated restoration procedures of the project
are expected to establish 39 acres of desert dry wash woodland, 49 acres of Sonoran
creosote bush scrub, and two acres of desert fan palm oasis. According to the
applicant, the restoration project is expected to expand habitat availability and
connectivity, support climate change resilience, improve natural floodplain functions and
water quality, and refocus and consolidate the existing public access to help conserve
and protect the habitat.
Field Check
07/09/23 Staff visited the site to observe current conditions
Site Area
Gross Acres 120 Acres
Most Recent Change of Ownership
08/2022 The Oswit Land Trust acquired the property.
Related Relevant City Actions
12/21/83
The City Council approved a Planned Development District (PDD
153) for residential uses and an 18-hole golf course development
under Council Resolution No. 14814.
12/19/84 The City Council approved Final PDD plans for the golf course
portion of the PDD under Council Resolution No. 15540;
09/18/85 The City Council accepted a grant of open space easement from the
developer of Mesquite Country Club under Resolution No. 15648.
Neighborhood Meeting/Neighborhood Notice
10/16/22
03/18/23
11/09/23
The applicant spoke at the HOA meetings of the Little Beverly Hills,
Los Compadres and the Tahquitz River Estates in conjunction with
the proposed amendment application.
03/22/23
05/30/23
07/20/23
02/20/24
The applicant conducted zoom updates for members of the
community in conjunction with the amendment project and its status
with the processing at the City.
07/15/24 Notice of the meeting was emailed to Neighborhood Organizations
within one mile of the project site.
Proposed Amendment:
Planning Commission Staff Report
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Case No.5.0303-PDD 153 – Prescott Preserve
The proposed restoration of the site to a nature preserve will include changes to the
originally approved landscape plans. Under the provisions of Section 94.03.00(G), of
PSZC, the proposed amendment to the former golf course and country club is a minor
amendment since it only involves modifications to the approved landscape plan. and the
use of the former golf site. The proposed amendment will not include any new
development on the approximately 120-acre former golf course. Rather the project is
intended to restore the existing desert dry wash woodland, Sonoran creosote bush
scrub, and desert fan palm habitat present at the location. Some remnant features on
the Preserve will be retained and redesigned for habitat purposes. Existing ponds onsite
that already support bird and wildlife use and food web production will be preserved.
Some of the existing pedestrian loop trail and associated bridges will remain for
designated public access, which will reduce the potential impact of public access on
restored habitat. Interpretive signs will be installed to educate users on the ecological
value of desert habitats and special-status species and deter trampling and illicit use of
the restored habitat.
ANALYSIS:
Pursuant to Section 94.03.00(G)(1) of the Code, minor modifications to an approved
preliminary development plan or final development plan may be approved by the
director or may be referred to the planning commission for approval at the discretion of
the director. Section 94.03.00(G)(e), further states that minor amendments includes
minor adjustments to landscape, buffer areas or open space areas, provided lot
coverage and open space requirements are maintained. In this case, the Director of
Planning Services has referred this request to the Planning Commission for these
reasons; first, the size and scope of the proposed amendment and second, the interest
of the public and most especially members of the immediate residential community
surrounding the site. As for the amendment, if approved, there will be an operational
difference from the original use; the site will now become a nature preserve compared
to the original use as a public golf course. Overall, the site will remain as an open space
for which it was originally intended. The applicant was cited by the City’s Code
Enforcement Department for carrying out unpermitted activities that include installations
of landscaping and removal of trees at the site without prior approvals by the City. The
Code issues will be resolved if the proposed amendment is approved by the Planning
Commission. The lingering maintenance and security issues at the site will be
addressed with the attached conditions of approval and by Code Enforcement when it is
required. The disputes between surrounding neighbors of the site are outside the scope
of this action as those are civil disputes between neighbors.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS:
The proposed minor modification to the Planned Development District of the former golf
course and country club is considered a “project” pursuant to the terms of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and has been determined to be categorically
exempt from further analysis pursuant to Section 15304(b) – (Minor Alterations of Land)
Planning Commission Staff Report
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of CEQA Guidelines (Class 4 Minor public or private alterations of land, water, and/or
vegetation which do not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees, except for
forestry or agricultural purposes). Class 4 include new gardening or landscaping,
including the replacement of existing conventional landscaping with water efficient or
fire-resistant landscaping.
CONCLUSION:
The original approval and designation of the Mesquite Country Club is as Open Space;
the proposed amendment will retain that original concept, the open space easement,
and the overall development of Planned Development District 153. The proposed
amended project does not include new construction but will include the removal of dried
and dead vegetation, demolition and repairs of existing but broken concrete pathways,
limited grading activities involving movement and placement of boulders, installation of
new landscape plantings to include new trees and shrubs, new irrigation system and
general maintenance of the abandoned golf course that will now be restored to a native
desert habitat and nature preserve and a gathering space. The site was previously
envisioned and approved by the City Council as an open space; following the proposed
amendment, the site will remain as an open space. There are no specific required
findings for minor amendments to a PDD; however, in this case, the intent of the original
PDD remains as Open Space as was originally approved. The attached conditions of
approval will ensure issues of maintenance and security are addressed by the property
ownership. Based on the determinations above, Staff recommends approval of the
proposed minor amendment to Planned Development District 153, as submitted subject
to conditions.
PREPARED BY: Edward Robertson, Principal Planner
REVIEWED BY: Christopher Hadwin, Director of Planning Services
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Vicinity Map
B. Draft Resolution
C. Conditions of Approval
D. Justification Letter
E. Public Correspondence Letter(s)
F. Exhibits/Site Photographs/Renderings
ATTACHMENT A
ATTACHMENT B
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A PROPOSED
MINOR AMENDMENT TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 153
(PDD-153) TO ALLOW THE RESTORATION OF APPROXIMATELY
90 ACRES OF THE 120-ACRE FORMER GOLF COURSE AND
COUNTRY CLUB SITE INTO A NATIVE DESERT HABITAT AND
NATURE PRESERVE; THE SITE IS LOCATED BETWEEN SUNRISE
WAY AND EL CIELO ROAD, NORTH OF MESQUITE AVENUE,
ZONE PDD 153, SECTION 24 (CASE 5.0303-PDD-153).
THE PLANNING COMMISSION FINDS AND DETERMINES AS FOLLOWS:
A. The Oswit Land Trust, (the “Applicant”) has filed an application with the City to
amend the previously approved Planned Development District 153 pursuant to the
provisions of Section 94.02.00 (B) of the Palm Springs Zoning Code.
B. The City Council of the City of Palm Springs last approved Planned Development
District 153 (PDD 153), on December 21, 1983, for a for residential uses and golf
course and Country Club.
D. On July 24, 2024, a public hearing on the Amended Project was held by the
Planning Commission in accordance with applicable law.
F. The proposed minor modification to the Planned Development District of the
former golf course and country club is considered a “project” pursuant to the terms of
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and has been determined to be
categorically exempt from further analysis pursuant to Section 15304(b) – (Minor
Alterations of Land) of CEQA Guidelines (Class 4 Minor public or private alterations of
land, water, and/or vegetation which do not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic
trees, except for forestry or agricultural purposes). Class 4 include new gardening or
landscaping, including the replacement of existing conventional landscaping with water
efficient or fire-resistant landscaping.
H. The Planning Commission has carefully reviewed and considered all of the
evidence presented in connection with the meeting on the Amended Project, including
but not limited to the staff report, the Mitigated Negative Declaration and the final
Addendum, and all written and oral testimony presented.
J. The Planning Commission has carefully reviewed and considered all of the
evidence presented in connection with the Amended Project, including but not limited to
the staff report and all written and oral testimony presented.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that based upon the foregoing, the Planning
Commission approves the proposed amended project for the restoration of the former
golf club and Country Club into a native desert habitat and nature preserve located
Resolution No. 5.0303-PD 153 AMND
Page 2 July 24, 2024
between Sunrise Way, and El Cielo Road, North of Mesquite Avenue, subject to the
Project specific conditions and regular Conditions of Approval attached hereto as Exhibit
A. The project specific conditions are as follows:
1. Restoration: The project shall be limited to the restoration of the former golf course
to suit a native desert habitat and nature preserve by restoring native vegetation
species to include water efficient plants and water-adjacent plants such as desert
willows and California Fan Palm (Washingtonian Filifera).
2. Wildlife Species: The restoration project shall be developed to support the many
kinds of native desert wildlife including migratory species and migratory bird
species.
3. Rangers: The applicant shall be required to employ the services of full-time rangers
to patrol the Preserve on a regular basis to prevent loitering, illegal dumping, and
encampments of the unhoused citizens on the property.
4. Access to Trails: The trails shall be opened to the public at all times and the entire
site shall always remain as an Open Space per Council Resolution No. 15648.
ADOPTED this 24th day of July, 2024.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST: CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
Christopher Hadwin
Director of Planning Services
ATTACHMENT C
RESOLUTION NO._______
EXHIBIT A
5.0303-PDD 153 AMND - PRESCOTT PRESERVE
July 24, 2024
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.
PROJECT SPECIFIC CONDITIONS
1. Restoration: The project shall be limited to the restoration of the former golf course
to suit a native desert habitat and nature preserve by restoring native vegetation
species to include water efficient plants and water-adjacent plants such as desert
willows and California Fan Palm (Washingtonian Filifera).
2. Wildlife Species: The restoration project shall be developed to support the many
kinds of native desert wildlife including migratory species and migratory bird
species.
3. Rangers: The applicant shall be required to employ the services of full-time
rangers to patrol the Preserve on a regular basis to prevent loitering, illegal
dumping, and encampments of the unhoused citizens on the property.
4. Access to Trails: The trails shall be opened to the public at all times and the entire
site shall always remain as an Open Space per Council Resolution No. 15648.
ADMINISTRATIVE CONDITIONS
ADM 1. Project Description. This approval is for the project described per Case No.
5.0303-PD 153-AMND; 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 7.24.24, 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.
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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
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 Planned Development District
Amendment 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
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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).
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT CONDITIONS
ENV 1. Notice of Exemption Filing Fee. The project is exempt from further evaluation
pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The applicant
is responsible for payment to the City of the fee for electronic filing of the
exemption determination with the County Clerk within two business days of
the Commission’s final action on the project. Coordinate this payment with
the project planner.
ENV 2. California Fish & Game Filing Fee. 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. The applicant is responsible for payment to the City of the CFG impact
fee. Coordinate this payment with the project planner. 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.dfg.ca.gov for more information.
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 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 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 2. Outside Storage Prohibited. No outside storage of any kind shall be
permitted except as approved as a part of the proposed plan.
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. All broken or off grade street improvements along the project frontage
shall be repaired or replaced.
GRADING
ENG 3. Submit a Rough Grading Plan prepared by a California registered civil
engineer to the Engineering Services Department for review and approval.
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 (866) 861-3878, 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. The Grading Plan shall be approved by the City Engineer prior to
issuance of grading permit.
a. The first submittal of the Rough Grading Plan shall include the
following information: a copy of final approved conformed copy of
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Conditions of Approval; a copy of a final approved conformed copy of the
Site Plan; and a copy of a current Title Report.
ENG 4. 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 5. In accordance with an approved PM-10 Dust Control Plan, temporary dust
control perimeter fencing shall be installed at the limits of grading and/or
disturbed areas. 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 6. 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 7. 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 8. A Notice of Intent (NOI) to comply with the California General Construction
Stormwater Permit (Water Quality Order 2022-0057-DWQ as adopted
September 8, 2022) is required for the proposed development via the
California Regional Water Quality Control Board online SMARTS system.
A copy of the executed letter issuing a Waste Discharge Identification
(WDID) number shall be provided to the City Engineer prior to issuance of
a grading permit.
ENG 9. This project requires preparation and implementation of a stormwater
pollution prevention plan (SWPPP). As of September 4, 2012, all
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SWPPPs shall include a post-construction management plan (including
Best Management Practices) in accordance with the current Construction
General Permit. Where applicable, the approved final project-specific
Water Quality Management Plan shall be incorporated by reference or
attached to the SWPPP as the Post-Construction Management Plan. A
copy of the up-to-date SWPPP shall be kept at the project site and be
available for review upon request.
ENG 10. In accordance with City of Palm Springs Municipal Code, Section 8.50.022
(h), the applicant shall post with the City a cash bond of two thousand
dollars ($2,000.00) per disturbed acre at the time of issuance of grading
permit for mitigation measures for erosion/blowsand relating to this
property and development.
ENG 11. 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 12. This property is located within a special flood hazard area (SFHA),
specifically the Tahquitz Creek Channel is located within the property and
is subject to the provisions of Chapter 8.68 et. seq. (“Flood Damage
Prevention”) of the Palm Springs Municipal Code, and applicable state
and federal laws and regulations. The property is located within a
designated SFHA identified by Zone AE as shown on the current Federal
Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) for the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indian
Reservation, California, Riverside County, Community Panel Number
060763 1559G, dated August 28, 2008, and Community Panel Number
060763 1567G, dated August 28, 2008. The applicant shall comply with
all applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations associated with
development occurring within a SFHA.
ENG 13. The applicant shall coordinate and obtain necessary approvals from the
Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District (RCFC)
for all proposed work affecting the Tahquitz Creek Channel. Applicant
shall review the project footprint with representatives of RCFC to
determine the limits of the project disturbance within the defined Flood
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Control Channel. A copy of RCFC required approvals shall be provided to
the City Engineer.
ENG 14. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS) for the Palm
Springs Quadrangle (7.5-Minute Series), the 2021 edition map with GNIS
Cell ID 33995, the Tahquitz Creek is listed as a blue line stream in the
latest topographical map. The applicant shall obtain all necessary
regulatory permits for work within a natural watercourse or mapped
floodplain (i.e. the Tahquitz Creek). Such permits could include but are not
limited to: a Section 1601/1603 Agreement from the California Department
of Fish and Game, a Section 1602 Streambed Alteration Agreement from
the California Department of Fish and Game, a Section 401 Water Quality
Certification from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and/or a Clean Water
Act Section 404 Permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Evidence
of the issuance of these, and/or other required regulatory permits, shall be
provided to the City Engineer. Alternatively, the applicant shall provide a
copy of a determination from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers that the
project does not impact waters of the U.S., and a letter from the California
Department of Fish and Wildlife authorizing the project without an
agreement.
GENERAL
ENG 15. 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 16. All proposed utility lines shall be installed underground.
ENG 17. 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 18. 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) 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 19. 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.
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Any modifications or changes to approved improvement plans shall be
submitted to the City Engineer for approval prior to construction.
ENG 20. 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 21. 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.
TRAFFIC
ENG 22. 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
completion of the project.
ENG 23. 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.
FIRE DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS
FID 1. These Fire Department conditions may not provide all requirements. The
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 and a fire alarm system.
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.
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FID 4. Required access: Exterior doors and openings required by this code, or the
California Building Code shall be maintained readily accessible for
emergency access by the fire department. An approved access walkway
leading from fire apparatus access roads to exterior openings shall be
provided when required by the fire code official.
FID 5. Security Gates: A Knox Key operated switch shall be installed at every
automatic gate. Secured automated vehicle gates or entries shall utilize a
combination of a Tomar Strobeswitch™, or approved equal, and an
approved Knox Key switch when required by the fire code official. Secured
non-automated vehicle gates or entries shall utilize an approved padlock or
chain (maximum link or lock shackle size of 1/4 inch) when required by the
fire code official.
FID 6. Key Box Required to be Installed: Where access to or within a structure or
an area is restricted because of secured openings or where immediate
access is necessary for lifesaving or fire-fighting purposes, the fire code
official is authorized to require a key box to be installed in an approved
location. The key box shall be flush mount type and shall contain keys to
gain necessary access as required by the fire code official.
FID 7. Key Box Contents: The Knox key box shall contain keys to all areas of
ingress/egress, alarm rooms, fire sprinkler riser/equipment rooms,
mechanical rooms, elevator rooms, elevator controls, plus a card containing
the emergency contact people and phone numbers for the building/complex.
FID 8. Waste Accumulation Prohibited: Combustible waste material creating a
fire hazard shall not be allowed to accumulate in buildings or structures or
upon premises.
FID 9. Waste Material: Accumulations of wastepaper, wood, hay, straw, weeds,
litter, or combustible or flammable waste or rubbish of any type shall not be
permitted to remain on a roof or in any court, yard, vacant lot, alley, parking
lot, open space, or beneath a grandstand, bleacher, pier, wharf,
manufactured home, recreational vehicle, or other similar structure.
FID 10. Vegetation: Weeds, grass, vines, or other growth that is capable of being
ignited and endangering property, shall be cut down and removed by the
owner or occupant of the premises.
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