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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-06-10 - PC Resolution #6981 - EOT-2024-0003RESOLUTION NO. 6981 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CASE NO. EOT- 2024-0003, EXTENSION OF TIME, TO EXTEND THE APPROVAL OF CASE NO. 3.4313 MAJ, A MAJOR DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION AND A MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW APPLICATION, BY TWO YEARS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW 64,092-SQUARE-FOOT SELF -STORAGE FACILITY, AT 900 NORTH FARRELL DRIVE (APN: 507-350-037 & 507-350-038), ZONE M-1-P, SECTION 12 (CASE NO. EOT-2024-0003). THE PLANNING COMMISSION FINDS AND DETERMINES AS FOLLOWS: A. MSA Consulting, Inc., on behalf of Farrell Drive PS, LLC ("Applicant"), has filed an Extension of Time application, Case No. EOT-2024-0003, with the City of Palm Springs pursuant to Sections 94.04.00(H)(2), 94.04.01(G)(2) and 94.12.00 of the Palm Springs Zoning Code to extend the approval of Case 3.4313 MAJ, a Major Development Permit application and a Major Architectural Review application, for the construction of a new 64,092-square-foot self -storage facility on a 4.2-acre undeveloped parcel located at 900 North Farell Drive (APN: 507-350-037 & 507-350-038). B. On April 27, 2022, the Planning Commission held a public meeting on the Major Development Permit application, Case 3.4313 MAJ, in accordance with applicable law. Subsequently, the Planning Commission voted 6-0-1 (Absent: Roberts) to approve the project subject to conditions of approval. C. On June 6, 2022, the Architectural Review Committee (ARC) held a public meeting on the Major Architectural Review application, Case 3.4313 MAJ, in accordance with applicable law. Subsequently, the ARC voted 6-0-2 (Absent: Poehlein & Rotman) for continuation. D. On July 18, 2022, the Architectural Review Committee (ARC) reviewed the Major Architectural Review application, Case 3.4313 MAJ, in accordance with applicable law. Subsequently, the ARC voted 6-0-2 (Absent: Thompson & Rotman) to approve the application subject to conditions of approval which included the following: 1) Add a berm within the landscaped area along North Farrell Drive; 2) Lower the parapet on Building No. 1 by at least 2 feet; 3) Chose a more subtle color for the white columns, so they blend in with the main portion of the block wall; 4) Reduce the height of the light poles along North Farrell Drive; 5) Add more desert landscaping on the north side of the project site; and 6) Move the NAN corner of the wall back towards the project site to allow the landscaped. E. On April 18, 2024, Applicant filed an Extension of Time application, Case EOT- 2024-0003, with the Department of Planning Commission in accordance with PSZC Planning Commission Resolution No. 6981 June 10, 2025 Case EOT-2024-0003 Page 2 of 5 Sections 94.04.00(H)(2) and 94.04.01(G)(2) seeking approval of a two (2)-year extension of time. F. On June 10, 2025, the Planning Commission held a public hearing in accordance with applicable law to consider the Extension of Time application, Case No. EOT-2024- 0003. At said meeting, the Planning Commission carefully reviewed and considered all the evidence presented in connection with the Project, including, but not limited to, the staff report, and all written and oral testimony presented. G. Pursuant to Palm Springs Zoning Code (PSZC) Sections 94.04.01(G)(2), 94.04.00(H)(2), and 94.12.00(A), The Planning Commission may grant an Extension of Time request for a Major Development Permit application and a Major Architectural Review application pursuant to the requirements of PSZC Section 94,12.00. In determining that good cause exists for an extension of time, the Planning Commission is required to make the seven (7) findings stated in PSZC Section 94.12.00(D). Subsequently, the Planning Commission finds as follows: 9. The requested extension of time is consistent with the General Plan and any applicable specific plan, and the proposed project remains consistent with those plans as they exist at the time the extension request is being considered. The site's General Plan land use designation is Industrial (IND), which is intended for various industrial uses which include research and development parks, light manufacturing, laboratories, and industrial services (Palm Spring$ 2024 General Plan, page 2-16). While the General Plan does not define the term industrial, Palm Springs Zoning Code (PSZC) defines the term industry as follows: "...means the manufacture, fabrication, processing, reduction or destruction of any article, substance or commodity, or any other treatment thereof, and including storage elevators, truck storage yards, warehouses, wholesale storage and other similar types of enterprise. " (PSZC Section 91.00.10.13) Based on the definition above, a self -storage facility is identified as an industrial use and is consistent with the intended use of the IND General Plan land use designation area. The General Plan further states "...any industrial use proposed should not detract from the City's desire to be a premier resort community" (Palm Springs 2024 General Plan, page 2-16). The approval of the Extension of Time application will allow the development of a self -storage facility which will help deter unlawful outdoor storage and allow the City to preserve its attractiveness and character as a premier resort community. The site is not located within a Specific Plan, and no changes are proposed to the previously approved plans. Therefore, the previously approved project remains consistent with the original and the criterion is met. L Planning Commission Resolution No. 6981 Case EOT-2024-0003 June 10, 2025 Page 3 of 5 2. The findings made in support of the original approval remain valid and are still appropriate. The applicant is not proposing any modifications to the approved plans or the land uses intended for the site. Additionally, there have not been any changes to the physical environment of the site or its surroundings which require the reassessment of the findings that were previously made for the original entitlement approval. Therefore, the findings made for the approval of the original entitlement are still valid and appropriate. The criterion is met. 3. There have been no significant changes to the proposed project, or to areas within the geographic proximity of the proposed project that negates the appropriateness of the project, or new information concerning new or substantially more severe environmental effects which would require a reevaluation of the project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The applicant is not proposing any changes to the approved plans. The proposed self - storage use is permitted by right in the M-1-P Zone per Palm Springs Zoning Code Section 92.16.01(A)(8). The site design conforms to the M-1-P Zone development standards, and the project did not require any relief or deviations from the applicable zoning regulations (e.g. Administrative Minor Modification, Variance). The project was deemed categorically exempt from the CEQA review pursuant to Section 15332 of Tile 14, Chapter 3 of the California Code of Regulations (Class 32, In -Fill Development). Finally, there are no environmental attributes observed at the project site or its vicinity that would necessitate the reevaluation of the CEQA determination or question the appropriateness of the project. The criterion is met. 4. The subject site has been properly maintained in accordance with the Property Maintenance Standards of this Title. The project site is properly maintained and was in conformance with the Property Maintenance Standards (Palm Springs Zoning Code Section 93.19.00). The criterion is met. 5. The applicant has demonstrated convincingly and clearly that the project will be substantially underway within the extended period. The applicant states difficulty finding a qualified buyer as one of the reasons for the project delay. The applicant notes in the Justification Letter that the Extension of Time will allow them to "...come to an agreement with the potential new buyer..." The previous plan check was approved by all City departments, with the exception of Engineering Services, within 6 months of the Building Permit application. While the applicant needs to apply for a new Building Permit for the continuation of the project, the applicant has demonstrated their efforts to timely exercise the entitlements through the previous plan check process. Additionally, the applicant has completed the Parcel Merger process to prepare the site Planning Commission Resolution No. 6981 June 10, 2025 Case EOT-2024-0003 Page 4 of 5 for development since the original entitlement approval. Considering the history of the previous plan check, an Extension of Time until August 2, 2026 would be sufficient for the applicant to substantially move the project forward. The criterion is met. 6. The applicant has made reasonable, substantial and timely efforts to exercise the entitlement and advance the project, such as, but not limited to, the pre -payment of impact fees or submittal of permit applications. As mentioned in finding 5 above, the previous Building Permit plan check was approved by all City departments within 6 months of permit application except for the Department of Engineering Services. Additionally, the applicant completed the Parcel Merger process in January 2023 to prepare the site for development. While the applicant is required to apply for a new Building Permit for the continuation of the project, the history of previous project -related activities indicates that the applicant has demonstrated their efforts to timely exercise the entitlements. The criterion is met. 7. Extenuating circumstances, not within the applicant's control, (financial inability and market conditions excepted), have prevented the applicant from exercising the entitlement within the initial time period granted, but that such circumstances are more likely than not to be removed in time for the applicant to substantially begin the project within the extended period. The applicant states unforeseen partnership issues (Departure of the main equity partner) and difficulty finding a qualified buyer who is willing to move the project forward as entitled as the reasons for the delay in the project. The project delay caused by unforeseen internal issues of an organization and difficulty finding a qualified buyer for the continuation of the project can be caused by multiple factors, and financial inability and/or market conditions cannot be identified definitively as a sole cause of the project delay. Therefore, they can be considered extenuating circumstances that are out of the applicant's control. The Justification Letter indicates that a prospective buyer has been identified for the continuation of the project with assistance provided by a commercial real estate firm. While the continuation of the project would require application for a new Building Permit application, the previous Building Permit review history demonstrates the applicant's capability to move the project forward and exercise the entitlements in a timely fashion. Hence, the approval of the Extension of Time though August 2, 2026 is adequate for the applicant to obtain a Building Permit and commence construction. The criterion is met. NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. That the findings and determinations reflected above are true and correct, and are incorporated by this reference herein as the cause and foundation for the action taken by and through this Resolution. Planning Commission Resolution No. 6981 June 10, 2025 Case EOT-2024-0003 Page 5 of 5 SECTION 2. That the construction of the proposed self -storage facility is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15332 of Title 14, Chapter 3 of the California Code of Regulations (Class 32, In - Fill Development Projects). The project is consistent with the intent of the IND (Industrial) General Plan land use designation area and policies, as well as the intent and zoning regulations of the M-1-P (Planned Research and Development Park) Zone. The project site is less than five (5) acres in area, and it is fully located within the city limit and surrounded by urban uses. The project site is adjacent to the Department of Motor Vhicles to the north, and there is an existing solar energy company on the south side of East Computer Way. Additionally, the site is adjacent to business/industrial complexes and a self -storage facility to the east. Abutting an active secondary thoroughfare, the site has no value as a habitat for endangered, rare, or threatened species. The implementation of the project will not result in any significant effects relating to noise, air quality, water quality, or traffic, as supported by the traffic impact assessment report the applicant previously submitted, which found that the traffic impact of the project would be less than significant. Finally, the site can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services. SECTION 3. That the Planning Commission hereby approves Case No. EOT- 2024-0003, Extension of Time, to extend the approval of Case No. 3.4313 MAJ by two years until August 2, 2026 for the construction of a new 64,092-SF self -storage facility on a 4.20-acre undeveloped parcel located at 900 North Farrell Drive (APN: 507-350-037 & 507-350-038), subject to subject to the conditions of approval stated in Exhibit A of this resolution. ADOPTED this 101' day of June, 2025. AYES: WEREMIUK, AYLAIAN, BAKER, MILLER, MURPHY, ROTMAN NOES: MORRILL EXCUSED: NONE ATTEST: Christopher Hadwin, AICP Director of Planning Services L CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA RESOLUTION NO. 6981 EXHIBIT A Farrell Drive PS Self -Storage Facility 900 North Farrell Drive Case EOT-2024-0003 June 10, 2025 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 EOT- 2024-0003; except as modified with the conditions below. ADM 2. Reference Documents. The site shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the plans that were conditionally approved by the ARC on July 18, 2022 for Case 3.4313 MAJ, including the site plan, architectural elevations, exterior materials and colors, landscaping, and grading that are on file with 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 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 Palm Springs, its legislative body, advisory agencies, or administrative officers concerning Case EOT-2024-0003. The City of Palm Springs will Planning Commission Meeting Case EOT-2024-0003 June 10, 2025 Page 2 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 Regair. 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. The approval of this application, Case EOT-2024- 0003, extends the approval of Case 3.3413 MAJ until August 2, 2026. Above -ground (vertical) construction shall commence no later than August 2, 2026. 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. Permits will not be issued until the appeal period has concluded. ADM 9. Public Art Fees. This project shall be subject to Chapters 2.24 and 3.37 of the Municipal Code regarding public art. The project shall either provide public art or payment of an in -lieu fee. In the case of the in -lieu fee, the fee shall be based upon the total building permit valuation as calculated pursuant to the valuation table in the Uniform Building Code, the fee being 112% for commercial projects or 114% for residential projects with first $100,000 of total building permit valuation for individual single-family units exempt. Should the public art be located on the project site, said location shall be reviewed and approved by the Director of Planning and Zoning and the Public Arts Commission, and the property owner shall enter into a recorded agreement to maintain the art work and protect the public rights of access and viewing. ADM 10. Comply with City Noise Ordinance. All activities which take place on -site shall comply with the provisions of Section 11,74 Noise Ordinance of the Planning Commission Meeting Case EOT-2024-0003 June 10, 2025 Page 3 Palm Springs Municipal Code. Violations may result in revocation of this Conditional Use Permit. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT CONDITIONS ENV 1. Coachella Valley Multiple -Species Habitat Conservation Plan CVMSHCP Local Development Mitigation Fee LDMF re uired. All projects within the City of Palm Springs, not within the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians reservation are subject to payment of the CVMSHCP LDMF prior to the issuance of certificate of occupancy. ENV 2. California Fish & Game Fees Required. The project is required to file a Notice of Determination (NOD). Required filing fee shall be submitted by the City to the County Clerk with the Notice of Determination. Action on this application shall not be final until such a filing and fee is paid. ENV 3. Cultural Resource Site Monitoring. There is a possibility of buried cultural or Native American tribal resources on the site. A Native American Monitor shall be present during all ground -disturbing activities. (check for duplication in engineering conditions) a. The presence of an approved Agua Caliente Native American Cultural Resource Monitor(s) during any ground disturbing activities (including archaeological testing and surveys). Should buried cultural deposits be encountered, the Monitor may request that destructive construction halt and the Monitor shall notify a Qualified Archaeologist (Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines) to investigate and, if necessary, prepare a mitigation plan for submission to the State Historic Preservation Officer and the Agua Caliente Tribal Historic Preservation Office. b. Two copies of any cultural resource documentation generated in connection with this project, including reports of investigations, record search results and site records/updates shall be forwarded to the Tribal Planning, Building, and Engineering Department and one copy to the City Planning Department prior to final inspection. PLANNING DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS PLN 1. Outdoor Lighting Conformance. Outdoor lighting shall fully conform to the requirements of Palm Springs Zoning Code and shall not produce disability glare, discomfort glare, light trespass, and/or light pollution as defined in Palm Springs Zoning Cod Sections 93.21.00(A)(7), (8), (9), and (10). Additionally, the outdoor lighting shall conform to the requirement by the Riverside County Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC). Also see Condition ALUC 1. Planning Commission Meeting June 10, 2025 Case EOT-2024-0003 Page 4 PLN 2. 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 Services 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 3. Sian Applications Required. No signs are approved by this action. Separate approval and permits shall be required for all signs in accordance with Zoning Ordinance Section 93.20.00. The applicant shall submit a sign program to the Department of Planning Services prior to the issuance of building permits. PLN 4. 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 5. 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 6. Exterior Alarms & Audio Systems. No sirens, outside paging or any type of signalization will be permitted, except approved alarm systems. PLN 7. Outside Storage Prohibited. No outside storage of any kind shall be permitted except as approved as a part of the proposed plan. PLN 8. Landscape Screenin . Install additional planting materials in the perimeter planting bed along the south and west property lines to ensure adequate screening of the RVs from Farrell and Research Drive. A landscape berm between 1'-3' in height will be located in the landscape area along North Farrell Drive. The plant materials and installation shall be satisfactory to the Riverside County Airport Land Use Commission and Palm Springs International Airport requirements. PLN 9. West Elevation. Enhance perimeter wall design along Farrell Drive, such as alternating recesses, raised planters, and/or other similar enhancements. PLN 10. Riverside Counly AirlDort Land Use Commission ALUC Review. Applicant shall contact the ALUC to ensure that the proposed use is permitted and the project meets all the requirements imposed by the ALUC. PLN 11. Conformance with Conditions of Approval Required. The project shall be subject to conditions of approval that were imposed by the Planning Planning Commission Meeting June 10, 2025 Case EOT-2024-0003 page 5 Commission and Architectural Review Committee for the approval of the Major Development Permit and Major Architectural Review applications, Case 3.4313 MAJ, on April 27 and July 18, 2022, respectively. These conditions include, but are not limited to, the following: Planning Commission (April 272022 : a. Install additional planting materials in the perimeter planting bed along North Farrell Drive to ensure adequate screening of the RVs from the public right-of-way. The plant materials and installation shall be satisfactory to the. Riverside County Airport Land Use Commission and Palm Springs International Airport requirements. b. Enhance perimeter wall design along Farrell Drive, such as alternating recesses, raised planters and/or other similar enhancements. The proposed wall along Farrell Drive should undulate along the street with a hedge alternating on both sides to provide a continuous screen of the RV parking areas. Said hedge shall be planted to grow to, and be maintained at, a height of 14 feet. Architectural Review Committee (July 18 2022 : a. Addition of berm along Farrell Drive. b. Lower the parapet by at least two feet. c. Eliminate the white block (vertical columns). d. Lower light standards below 20 feet. e. Incorporate light shields. f. Add desert landscape on north side and move wall at NW corner of site to provide larger landscape buffer on street side of project. PLN 12. Additional Screening: Provide additional screening on the north and south property lines by continuing the landscape screening and wall along North Farrell Drive to Building #2 and Building #4. RIVERSIDE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION (ALUC) CONDITIONS ALUC 1. Any new outdoor lighting installed shall be hooded or shielded to prevent either the spillage of lumens or reflection into the sky. Outdoor lighting shall be downward facing. ALUC 2. The following uses shall be prohibited: (a) Any use which would direct a steady light or flashing light of red, white, green, or amber colors associated with airport operations toward an aircraft engaged in an initial straight climb following takeoff or toward an aircraft engaged in a straight final approach toward a landing at an airport, Planning Commission Meeting Case EOT-2024-0003 June 10, 2025 Page 6 other than an FAA -approved navigational signal light or visual approach slope indicator. (b) Any use which would cause sunlight to be reflected towards an aircraft engaged in an initial straight climb following takeoff or towards an aircraft engaged in a straight final approach towards a landing at an airport. (c) Any use which would generate smoke or water vapor or which would attract large concentrations of birds, or which may otherwise affect safe air navigation within the area. (Such uses include landscaping utilizing water features, aquaculture, outdoor production of cereal grains, sunflower, and row crops, composting operations, wastewater management facilities, artificial marshes, trash transfer stations that are open on one or more sides, recycling centers containing putrescible wastes, construction and demolition debris facilities, fly ash disposal, and incinerators.) (d) Any use which would generate electrical interference that may be detrimental to the operation of aircraft and/or aircraft instrumentation. (e) Children's schools, day care centers, libraries, hospitals, nursing homes, places of worship, buildings with more than two aboveground habitable floors, critical community infrastructure facilities, and aboveground bulk storage of 6,000 gallons or more of flammable or hazardous materials. (f) Highly noise -sensitive outdoor nonresidential uses. (g) Any use which results in a hazard to flight, including physical (e.g. tall objects), visual, and electronic forms of interference with the safety of aircraft operations. ALUC 3. The attached "Notice of Airport in Vicinity" shall be provided to all prospective purchasers and occupants of the property. ALUC 4. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the property owner shall convey an avigation easement to Palm Springs International Airport. Copies of the recorded avigation easement shall be forwarded to the Airport Land Use Commission and to the City of Palm Springs. ALUC 5. Any proposed stormwater basins or facilities shall be designed and maintained to provide for a maximum 48-hour detention period following the design storm, and remain totally dry between rainfalls. Vegetation in and around the basins that would provide food or cover for birds would be incompatible with airport operations and shall not be utilized in project landscaping. Trees shall be spaced so as to prevent large expanses of contiguous canopy, when mature. Landscaping in and around the basin(s) shall not include trees or shrubs that produce seeds, fruits, or berries. Planning Commission Meeting June 10, 2025 Case EOT-2024-0003 Page 7 Landscaping in the stormwater basin, if not rip -rap, should be in accordance with the guidance provided in ALUC "LANDSCAPING NEAR AIRPORTS" brochure, and the "AIRPORTS, WILDLIFE AND STORMWATER MANAGEMENT" brochure available at RCALUC.ORG which list acceptable plants from Riverside County Landscaping Guide or other alternative landscaping as may be recommended by a qualified wildlife hazard biologist. A notice sign, in a form similar to that attached hereto, shall be permanently affixed to the stormwater basin with the following language: "There is an airport nearby. This stormwater basin is designed to hold stormwater for only 48 hours and not attract birds. Proper maintenance is necessary to avoid bird strikes". The sign will also include the name, telephone number or other contact information of the person or entity responsible to monitor the stormwater basin. ALUC 6. This project has been evaluated as a self -storage facility totaling 64,583 square feet, including 64,337 square feet of storage area, 112 square feet office area, 50 square feet of break room area, and 84 square feet of lobby area. Any increase in building area, change in use to any higher intensity use, change in building location, or modification of the project's proposed single parcel area will require an amended review to evaluate consistency with the ALUCP compatibility criteria, at the discretion of the ALUC Director. ALUC 7. Noise attenuation measures shall be incorporated into the design of the office areas, to the extent such measures are necessary to ensure that interior noise levels from aircraft operations are at or below 45 CNEL. ALUC 8. The project does not propose rooftop solar panels at this time. However, if the project were to propose solar rooftop panels in the future, the applicant/developer shall prepare a solar glare study that analyzes glare impacts, and this study shall be reviewed by the Airport Land Use Commission and Palm Springs Airport Manager. BUILDING DIVISION CONDITIONS The Following Standard Building & Safety Conditions of Approval Are Applicable to This Project: BLDG 1. Separate permits are required for Site Walls, Trash Enclosures, Signs, PV (Photovoltaic), Construction Trailers. BLDG 2. Grading & ROW permits are to be issued by our Engineering Division. BLDG 3. Utilities on the utility side of any meter are to be arranged with the respective Utility Company. Any utilities after a meter will be included in the Building Departments scope of work for inspections. Planning Commission Meeting June 10, 2025 Case EOT-2024-0003 Page 8 The Following Standard Building & Safely Conditions of Approval Are ARplicable to This Project: General Conditions 1. Shall comply with the latest adopted edition of the following codes as applicable: A. 2022 California Building 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 2. Any temporary building, trailer, commercial coach, etc. installed and/or used in connection with a construction project shall comply with City Code. 3. All exterior lighting shall be oriented, directed, and/or shielded as much as possible so that direct illumination does not infringe onto adjoining properties. 4. All development impact fees including but not limited to TUMF, CVMSHCP, Sewer Connection and Public Arts shall be paid at time of permit issuance. ENGINEERING DIVISION 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. STREETS ENG 1. Any improvements within the public right-of-way require a City of Palm Springs Encroachment Permit. All improvements are subject to inspection and a 48-hour inspection notification is required. ENG 2. Provide proposed finish floor elevations of all proposed structures, existing structures on site, and all adjacent off -site structures. Planning Commission Meeting Case EOT-2024-0003 June 10. 2025 Page 9 Provide proposed on -site drainage flow designs. This information required prior to site plan approval. FARRELL DRIVE ENG 3. Access to Farrell Drive shall be prohibited. ENG 4. All broken or off grade street improvements along the project frontage shall be repaired or replaced. COMPUTER WAY ENG 5. All broken or off grade street improvements along the project frontage shall be repaired or replaced. RESEARCH DRIVE ENG 6. Construct 30 feet wide driveway approaches in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 205. ENG 7. Construct a Type C curb ramp meeting current California State Accessibility standards on each side of the driveway approach in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 214. The applicant shall ensure that an appropriate path of travel, meeting ADA guidelines, is provided across the driveway, and shall adjust the location of the access ramps, if necessary, to meet ADA guidelines, subject to the approval of the City Engineer. If necessary, additional pedestrian and sidewalk easements shall be provided on -site to construct a path of travel meeting ADA guidelines. ENG 8. Remove and replace existing asphalt concrete pavement where required, in accordance with applicable City standards. ENG 9. All broken or off grade street improvements along the project frontage shall be repaired or replaced. ON -SITE ENG 10. The on -site layout of drive aisles and parking spaces is subject to further review and approval by the City Engineer. Adjustment of proposed street alignments, and deletion or relocation of proposed parking spaces may be required during review and approval of construction plans for on -site improvements, as required by the City Engineer. Approval of the preliminary site plan does not constitute approval of the on -site layout of streets and parking spaces as proposed. Planning Commission Meeting June 10, 2025 Case EOT-2024-0003 Page 10 ENG 11. The minimum pavement section for all on -site pavement drive aisles, parking spaces, etc. shall be 2-1/2 inches asphalt concrete pavement over 4 inches crushed miscellaneous base with a minimum subgrade of 24 inches at 95% relative compaction, or equal. If an alternative pavement section is proposed, the proposed pavement section shall be designed by a California registered Geotechnical Engineer using "R" values from the project site and submitted to the City Engineer for approval. ENG 12. All on -site drive aisles shall be two-way with a minimum 24 feet wide travelway (as measured from face of curb) where no on -street parking is proposed. ENG 13. On -site drive aisles shall be constructed with curbs, gutters, and cross - gutters, as necessary to accept and convey surface drainage of the on - site drive aisles to the on -site drainage system, in accordance with applicable City standards. SANITARY SEWER ENG 14. All sanitary facilities shall be connected to the public sewer system. New laterals shall not be connected at manholes. GRADING ENG 15. Submit a Precise Grading Plan prepared by a California registered Civil engineer to the Engineering Services Department for review and approval. The Precise Grading Plan shall be approved by the City Engineer prior to issuance of grading permit. a. A Fugitive Dust Control Plan shall be prepared by the applicant and/or its grading contractor and submitted to the Engineering Services Department for review and approval. The applicant and/or its grading contractor shall be required to comply with Chapter 8.50 of the City of Palm Springs Municipal Code, and shall be required to utilize one or more "Coachella Valley Best Available Control Measures" as identified in the Coachella Valley Fugitive Dust Control Handbook for each fugitive dust source such that the applicable performance standards are met. The applicant's or its contractor's Fugitive Dust Control Plan shall be prepared by staff that has completed the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) Coachella Valley Fugitive Dust Control Class. The applicant and/or its grading contractor shall provide the Engineering Services Department with current and valid Certificate(s) of Completion from AQMD for staff that have completed the required training. For information on attending a Fugitive Dust Control Class and information on the Coachella Valley Fugitive Dust Control Handbook and related "PM10" Dust Control issues, please contact AQMD at (909) 396-3752, or at Planning Commission Meeting Case EOT-2024-0003 June 10, 2025 Page 11 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 16. 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- THPOO—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 17. In accordance with an approved PM-10 Dust Control Plan, temporary dust control perimeter fencing shall be installed. Fencing shall have screening that is tan in color; green screening will not be allowed. Temporary dust control perimeter fencing shall be installed prior to issuance of Grading Permit and commencement of grading operations. ENG 18. 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 19. 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 20. Prior to issuance of grading permit, the applicant shall provide verification to the City that the Tribal Habitat Conservation Plan (THCP) fee has been Planning Commission Meeting June 10, 2025 Case EOT-2024-0003 Page 12 paid to the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians in accordance with the THCP. ENG 21. Drainage swales shall be provided adjacent to all curbs and sidewalks to keep nuisance water from entering the public streets, roadways, or gutters. ENG 22. A Notice of Intent (NOI) to comply with the California General Construction Stormwater Permit (Water Quality Order 2009-0009-DWQ as modified September 2, 2009) 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 or building permit. ENG 23. This project requires preparation and implementation of a stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP). As of September 4, 2012, all 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 24. 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/blows and relating to this property and development. ENG 25, 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 26. 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 geotechnicai 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. Planning Commission Meeting Case EOT-2024-0003 June 10, 2025 Page 13 ENG 27. The applicant shall provide Grading Certification for all building (or structure) pads in conformance with the approved grading plan (if required), to the Engineering Services Department for review and approval. ENG 28. 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. Oran0_)cdfa.ca.Qov. WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLAN ENG 29. 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 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 contaminated stormwater and non-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, including provisions in Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&R's) required for the development (if any). ENG 30. 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 Planning Commission Meeting Case EOT-2024-0003 June 10, 2025 Page 14 prohibited. Construction of operational BMP's shall be incorporated into the Precise Grading and Paving Plan. ENG 31. 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 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 Homeowners 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. ENG 32. Prior to issuance of certificate of occupancy or final City approvals (OR of "final" approval by City), the applicant shall: (a) demonstrate that all structural BMP's have been constructed and installed in conformance with approved plans and specifications; (b) demonstrate that applicant is prepared to implement all non-structural BMP's included in the approved Final Project -Specific WQMP, conditions of approval, or grading/building permit conditions; and (c) demonstrate that an adequate number of copies of the approved Final Project -Specific WQMP are available for the future owners (where applicable). a. Prior to issuance of certificate of occupancy or final City approvals (OR of "final" approval by City), the applicant shall: b. Demonstrate that all structural BMPs have been constructed and installed in conformance with approved plans and specifications; C. Demonstrate that applicant is prepared to implement all non- structural BMPs included in the approved Final Project -Specific Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP), conditions of approval, or grading/building permit conditions; and d. Demonstrate that an adequate number of copies of the approved Final Project -Specific WQMP are available for the future owners (where applicable). DRAINAGE Planning Commission Meeting Case EOT-2024-0003 June 10, 2025 Page 15 ENG 33. 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 34. 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 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 contaminated stormwater and non-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, including provisions in Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&R's) required for the development. ENG 35, The project is subject to flood control and drainage implementation fees. The acreage drainage fee at the present time is $10,311.99 per acre in accordance with Resolution No. 15189. Fees shall be paid prior to issuance of a building permit. GENERAL ENG 36. Any utility trenches or other excavations within existing asphalt concrete pavement of off -site streets required by the proposed development shall Planning Commission Meeting Case EOT-2024-0003 June 10, 2025 Page 16 be backfilled and repaired in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 115. ENG 37. All proposed utility lines shall be installed underground. ENG 38. 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 39. 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 40. 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. ENG 41. 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 42. 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. MAP ENG 43. The existing parcels identified as Parcel 1 of Parcel Map 8779, Map Book 58, Page 89, and Parcel 1 of Parcel Map 15814, Map Book 83, Page 62, shall be merged. An application for a parcel merger shall be submitted to the Engineering Services Department for review and approval. A copy of a current title report and copies of record documents shall be submitted with the application for the parcel merger. The application shall be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer prior to issuance of building permit. TRAFFIC Planning Commission Meeting Case EOT-2024-0003 June 10, 2025 Page 17 ENG 44. A minimum of 48 inches of clearance for accessibility shall be provided on public sidewalks. Minimum clearance on public sidewalks shall be provided by either an additional dedication of a sidewalk easement if necessary and widening of the sidewalk, or by the relocation of any obstructions within the public sidewalk along the frontage of the subject property. ENG 45. 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 46. 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 47. 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 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. FID 4. Required access (CFC 504.1): Exterior doors and openings required by this code or the California Building Code shall be maintained readily accessible for emergency access by the fire department. An approved Planning Commission Meeting Case EOT-2024-0003 ,tune 10, 2025 Page 18 access walkway leading from fire apparatus access roads to exterior openings shall be provided when required by the fire code official. FID 5. NFPA Fire Sprinklers: 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 13, 2016 Edition, as modified by local ordinance FID 6. Private Fire Hydrants: Additional private hydrants may be required. FID 7. 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 TM, 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 approve padlock or chain (maximum link or lock shackle size of 114 inch) when required by the fire code official. FID 8. Key Box Required to be Installed (CFC 506.1): Where access to or within a structure or an area is restricted because of secured openings or where immediate access is necessary for life-saving 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. Secured emergency access gates serving apartment, town home or condominium complex courtyards must provide a key box in addition to association or facility locks. The nominal height of Knox lock box installations shall be 5 feet above grade. Location and installation of Knox key boxes must be approved by the fire code official. FID 9. Key Box Contents (CFC 506.1): 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 10. Turning Radius: Fire access road turns and corners shall be designed with a minimum inner radius of 25 feet and an outer radius of 43 feet. Planning Commission Meeting June 10, 2025 Case EOT-2024-0003 Page 19 FID 11. Dead Ends: Dead-end fire apparatus roads in excess of 150 feet in length shall be provided with an approved area for turning around a fire apparatus. FID 12. Designated Fire Lanes: in private developments fire lanes shall not be less than 24 feet in width (curb to curb) with no parking on either side and shall be identified. FID 13. Address: Shall provide 12" addresses for this structure and show location on plans. FID 14. Fire Extinguishers: Shall install 2A10BC fire extinguishers every 75' inside the office space. FID 15. Fire Inspection: Shall call fire for a fire inspection prior to opening business at 760-323-8181. END OF CONDITIONS L