HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Resolution _4685- Case 3.1795RESOLUTION NO. 4685
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING, SUBJECT
TO THE CONDITIONS STATED, MAJOR
ARCHITECTURAL APPROVAL NO.3.1795, PLANNING
COMMISSION DETERMINATION 10.425 AND
RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF TPM
29450, APPLICATIONS BY LOWE'S HOME
IMPROVEMENT WAREHOUSE WESTERN REAL
ESTATE DIVISION FOR A PROPOSED TWO -LOT
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP FOR THE SUBDIVISION OF
APPROXIMATELY 38 ACRES TO INITIATE THE PHASE
ONE DEVELOPMENT OF A 176,519 SQUARE -FOOT
LOWE'S HOME IMPROVEMENT WAREHOUSE ON
13.33 ACRES OF THE PROJECT SITE, LOCATED ON
THE SOUTH SIDE OF RAMON ROAD, BETWEEN GENE
AUTRY TRAIL AND SAN LUIS REY DRIVE, M-1 ZONE,
SECTION 26, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT
THEREOF.
WHEREAS, Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse Western Real Estate Division, (the
"applicant") have filed applications with the City pursuant to Section 9404.00 and 9401.00
of the Zoning Ordinance and Palm Springs Municipal Code Section 9.60 for a Major
Architectural Approval for a 176,519 square foot home improvement center on 13.33 acres
of the 38 acre project site, a Planning Commission Determination to add home improvement
centers to the list of permitted uses within the M-1 zone, and a related Tentative Parcel Map
to create two parcels (one of 12.6 and the other of 0.73 acres) located on the south side of
Ramon Road, between Gene Autry Trail and San Luis Rey Drive, M-1 zone, Section 26; and
WHEREAS, notice of public hearing of the Planning Commission of the City of Palm
Springs to consider Applicant's application for Tentative Parcel Map 29450 was given in
accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, on February 23, 2000, a public hearing on the application for Tentative Parcel
Map 29450 was held by the Planning Commission in accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Tentative Parcel Map 28773 and related Major Architectural
Approval Case No. 3.1795 is considered a "project" pursuant to the terms of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and a Mitigated Negative Declaration has been
prepared for this project and has been distributed for public review and comment in
accordance with CEQA; and 0
WHEREAS, at the conclusion of its public hearing on February 23, 2000, the Planning
Commission adopted Resolution No. 4685, the Commission recommended approval of
Tentative Parcel Map 29450 to the City Council and approved Case Nos. 3.1795 and 10.425
subject to the findings and conditions stated in Resolution No. 4685; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has carefully reviewed and considered all of the
evidence presented in connection with the hearing on the project, including, but not limited
to the staff report, and all written and oral testimony presented.
THE PLANNING COMMISSION HEREBY FINDS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: Pursuant to CEQA, the Planning Commission finds as follows:
The final Mitigated Negative Declaration has been completed in compliance with
CEQA, the State CEQA Guidelines, and the City's CEQA procedures contained in
the City's CEQA Guidelines. The Planning Commission has independently reviewed
and considered the information contained in the Mitigated Negative Declaration and
finds that it adequately discusses any significant environmental effects of the
proposed project, and that, on the basis of the initial study and comments received
during the public review process, there is no substantial evidence that there will be
any significant adverse environmental effects as a result of the approval of this
project. The Planning Commission further finds that the Mitigated Negative
Declaration reflects its independent judgment.
Section 2: Pursuant to Zoning Ordinance Section 9401.00, the Planning Commission
finds that:
a. The use is in keeping with the stated intent and purpose of the zone.
Pursuant to the Zoning Ordinance, the purpose of the M-1 zone is to provide for the
development of service industries for commercial and hotel uses and for industrial
uses which include fabrication, manufacturing, assembly, or processing of materials
that are in already processed for and which to not in their maintenance, assembly,
manufacture, or plant operation create smoke, gas, odor, dust, sound, vibration, soot,
glare, or lighting to any degree which might be obnoxious or offensive to persons
residing in or conducting business in either this or any other zone. Individually, all
uses proposed to be contained within the home improvement center are permitted
uses within the M-1 zone, as well as the C-1, C-2, C-M and M-1-P zones.
b. Field investigations have disclosed that the subject use and its operation are
compatible with the uses permitted in the zone wherein it is proposed to be located.
The proposed use will provide a needed service to the community, and its operation
will be conducted wholly inside a building, with the exception of a square foot
staging area, which will be surrounded with 20-foot tall screen fencing. Therefore,
the use will be consistent with the intent of uses of the M-1 zone as described above.
c. The subject use is similar to one or more uses permitted in the zone within which
it is proposed to be located.
All of the individual uses are already permitted individually within the M-1 zone.
Therefore, the proposed use of the building is consistent with other permitted uses
within the M-1 zone.
d. The subject use will not cause substantial injury to the values of property in the
zone within which it is proposed to be located.
All proposed conditions of approval contained in Exhibit "A" will ensure the public
health and safety and only positively impact values of property within the same
zoning district and in the immediate vicinity of the site.
Section 3: Pursuant to Government Code Section 66473.5, the Planning Commission
finds that the proposed subdivision and the provisions for its design and
improvement are compatible with the objectives, policies, and general land
uses and programs provided in the City's General Plan and any applicable
specific plan; and
Section 4: Pursuant to Government Code Section 65567, the Planning Commission
finds that the proposed subdivision and the provisions for its design and
improvements are compatible with the objectives, policies and general land
use provided in the City's local open space plan; and
Section 5: Pursuant to Government Code Section 66474, the Planning Commission
finds that with the incorporation of these conditions attached in Exhibit "A":
a. The proposed map is consistent with the applicable general and
specific plans.
b. The design or improvements of the proposed subdivision are
consistent with the General Plan.
c. The site is physically suitable for the type of development
contemplated by the proposed subdivision.
d. The site is physically suitable for the proposed density of
development contemplated by the proposed subdivision.
e. The design of the subdivision or improvements is not likely to
cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and unavoidably
injure fish or wildlife or the habitat.
f. The design of the subdivision or improvements is not likely to
cause serious public health problems.
g. The design of the subdivision or the type of improvements will not
conflict with easements, acquired by the public at large, for access through
or use of the property within the proposed subdivision.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, based upon the foregoing, the Planning
Commission hereby recommends issuance of a mitigated negative declaration and approval
of Tentative Parcel Map 29450 to the City Council and approves Planning Commission
Determination 10.425 and Major Architectural Approval No. 3.1795 subject to those
conditions set forth in Exhibit A, on file in the Department of Planning & Building's office,
which are to be satisfied prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy unless other
specified.
ADOPTED this 23rd day of February , 2000.
AYES: Mills, Matthews, Caffery, Jurasky, Klatchko, Raya
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN: Fontana
ATTEST: CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
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RESOLUTION NO. 4685 AWQVED BY CITY COUNCIL
EXHIBIT A
Case Nos. 3.1795 (Major Architectural Approv ��AL 3U61fCT TO ALQUIRE,
10.425 (Planning Commission Determination) r*ONMPONS BY AR(Wf An,
Tentative Parcel Map 29450
Lowe's Home Improvement Center
South side of Ramon Road, between Gene Autry Trail & San Luis Rey Dr.
February 23, 2000
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, 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.
1. The proposed development of the premises shall conform to all applicable regulations of the
Palm Springs Zoning Ordinance, Municipal Code, or any other City Codes, ordinances and
resolutions which supplement the zoning district regulations.
1 a. 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 Nos. 3.1795, 10.425 and Tentative Parcel Map 29450. The City of Palm
Springs will promptly notify the applicant of any such claim, action, or proceeding against the
City of Palm Springs and the applicant will either undertake defense of the matter and pay the
City's associated legal costs or will advance funds to pay for defense of the matter by the City
Attorney. If the City of Palm Springs fails to promptly notify the applicant of any such claim,
action or proceeding or fails to cooperate fully in the defense, the applicant shall not,
thereafter, be responsible to defend, indemnify, or hold harmless the City of Palm Springs.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the City retains the right to settle or abandon the matter
without the applicant's consent but should it do so, the City shall waive the indemnification
herein, except, the City's decision to settle or abandon a matter following an adverse
judgement or failure to appeal, shall not cause a waiver of the indemnification rights herein.
2. Pursuant to Fish and Game Code Section 711.4 a filing fee of $78.00 is required. This project
0 has a de minimus impact on fish and wildlife, and a Certificate of Fee Exemption shall be
completed by the City and two copies filed with the County Clerk. This application shall not
be final until such fee is paid and the Certificate of Fee Exemption is filed. Fee shall in the
form of a money order or cashier's check payable to Riverside County.
3. The mitigation measures of the environmental assessment shall apply. The applicant shall
submit a signed agreement that the mitigation measures outlined as part of the negative
declaration or EIR will be included in the plans prior to Planning Commission consideration
of the environmental assessment.
4. Architectural approval shall be valid for a period of two (2) years. Extensions of time may be
granted by the Planning Commission upon demonstration of good cause.
5. The appeal period for the Architectural Approval and Tentative Tract Map applications is 15
calendar days from the date of project approval. Permits will not be issued until the appeal
period has concluded.
6. Final landscaping, irrigation, and fencing plans shall be submitted for approval by the
Planning Commission prior to issuance of a building permit. A varied, upgraded
landscape and decorative wall program is required along the perimeter streets. The
landscape and wall program shall be designed to the satisfaction of the Planning
Commission or additional parking spaces along street frontages may need to be removed
to allow for additional depth between the curb and parking spaces for landscaping and
mounding to satisfy the concerns of the Planning Commission. Landscape plans shall be
approved by the Riverside County Agricultural Commissioner's Office prior to submittal.
7. The project is subject to the City of Palm Springs Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance. The
applicant shall submit an application for Final Landscape Document Package to the Director
of Planning and Building for review and approval prior to the issuance of a building permit.
Refer to Chapter 8.60 of the Municipal Code for specific requirements.
Prior to issuance of a grading permit, a Fugitive Dust and Erosion Control Plan shall be
submitted and approved by the Building Official. Refer to Chapter 8.50 of the Municipal
Code for specific requirements.
9. The grading plan shall show the disposition of all cut and fill materials. Limits of site
disturbance shall be shown and all disturbed areas shall be fully restored or landscaped.
10. Drainage swales shall be provided adjacent to all curbs and sidewalks - 3' wide and 6" deep.
The irrigation system shall be field tested prior to final approval of the project. Section
14.24.020 of the Municipal Code prohibits nuisance water from entering the public streets,
roadways or gutters.
11. 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 per City of Palm Springs
Engineering specifications.
12. Prior to issuance of a building permit, Fringe Toed Lizard Mitigation fees shall be submitted.
13. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant must provide a standard avigation
easement and non -suit covenant in a form prescribed and approved by the City Attorney, with
reference to present and future owners of the parcel.
14, The applicant prior to issuance of building permits shall submit a draft declaration of
covenants, conditions and restrictions (" CC&R's") to the Director of Planning and Building for
approval in a form to be approved by the City Attorney, to be recorded prior to issuance of
occupancy permits. The CC&R's shall require maintenance of all property in a first-class
condition and in accordance with all ordinances, with lien rights to recover any maintenance
costs incurred, shall be enforceable by the City, and shall not be amended without City
approval. In addition, the C,C & R's shall contain any other special provisions contained
herein, such as provisions for reciprocal access and parking, to the satisfaction of the City
Attorney, Director of Planning and Building and the City Engineer. .
The applicant shall deposit with the City of Palm Springs $ 2,000.00 for the review of the
CC&R's by the City Attorney, and may be required to supplement the deposit to cover the
City's actual legal cost.
15. Separate architectural approval and permits shall be required for all signs. A detailed sign
program shall be submitted for review and approval by the Planning Commission prior to
issuance of building permits.
16, All materials on the flat portions of the roof shall be earth tone in color.
17. All roof mounted mechanical equipment shall be screened from all possible vantage points
both existing and future per Section 9303.00 of the Zoning Ordinance. The screening shall be
considered as an element of the overall design and must blend with the architectural design of
the building(s). The exterior elevations and roof plans of the buildings shall indicate any
fixtures or equipment to be located on the roof of the building, the equipment heights, and
type of screening. Parapets shall be at least 6" above the equipment for the purpose of
screening.
18. No exterior downspouts shall be permitted on any facade on the proposed building(s) which
are visible from adjacent streets or residential and commercial areas, except for the three
architecturally integrated downspouts on the south side of the building.
19. Perimeter walls shall be designed, installed and maintained in compliance with the corner
cutback requirements as required in Section 9302.00.D.
20. The design, height, texture and color of building(s), fences and walls shall be submitted for
review and approval prior to issuance of building permits.
21. The street address numbering/lettering shall not exceed eight inches in height.
22. An exterior lighting plan in accordance with the lighting ordinance in effect at the time shall
be submitted for review and approval by the Director of Planning & Building prior to the
issuance of building permits. A photometric study and manufacturer's cut sheets of all exterior
lighting on the building, in the landscaping, and in the parking lot shall be submitted for
approval prior to issuance of a building permit. If lights are proposed to be mounted on
buildings, down -lights shall be utilized.
23. Illumination levels in the parking area shall be an average of one -foot candle with a ratio of
average light to minimum light of four to one (4: 1).
24. Parking lot light fixtures shall align with stall striping and shall be located two to three feet
from curb face.
25. Submit plans meeting City standard for approval on the proposed trash and recyclable
materials enclosure prior to issuance of a building permit.
26. 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 feeing being 1 /2% for
commercial projects or 1/4% 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
Building 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.
27. No sirens, outside paging or any type of signalization will be permitted, except approved
alarm systems and except for within the garden center area. Outside paging shall be
limited as to not be audible off -site.
28. No outside storage of any kind shall be permitted except as approved as a part of the proposed
plan.
29. Prior to the issuance of building permits, locations of all telephone and electrical boxes must
be indicated on the building plans and must be completely screened and located in the interior
of the building. Electrical transformers must be located toward the interior of the project
maintaining a sufficient distance from the frontage(s) of the project. Said transformer(s) must
be adequately and decoratively screened.
30. Loading space facilities shall be provided in accordance with Section 9307.00 of the Zoning
Ordinance. Said facilities shall be indicated on the site plan and approved prior to issuance of
building permits.
31. Islands of not less than 9 feet in width with a minimum of 6 feet of planter shall be provided
every 10 parking spaces. Additional islands may be necessary to comply with shading
requirements in # 32 below.
32. Shading requirements for parking lot areas as set forth in Section 9306.00 of the Zoning
Ordinance shall be met. Details to be provided with final landscape plan.
33. Parking stalls shall be delineated with a 4 to 6 inch double stripe - hairpin or elongated "U"
design. Individual wheel stops shall be prohibited; a continuous 6" barrier curb shall provide
wheel stops.
34. Concrete walks with a minimum width of two (2) feet shall be installed adjacent to end
parking spaces or end spaces shall be increased to eleven (11) feet wide.
35. Tree wells shall be provided within the parking lot and shall have a planting area of six feet in
diameter/width.
36. Standard parking spaces shall be 17 feet deep by 9 feet wide; compact sized spaces shall be 15
feet deep by 8 feet wide. Handicap parking spaces shall be 18 feet deep by 9 feet wide plus a
5 foot walkway at the right side of the parking space; two (2) handicap spaces can share a
common walkway. One in every eight (8) handicap accessible spaces, but not less than one
(1), shall be served by an 8 foot walkway on the right side and shall be designated as "van
accessible".
37. Handicapped accessibility shall be indicated on the site plan to include the location of
handicapped parking spaces, the main entrance to the proposed structure and the path of travel
to the main entrance. Consideration shall be given to potential difficulties with the
handicapped accessibility to the building due to the future grading plans for the property.
38. Compact and handicapped spaces shall be appropriately marked per Section 9306.00C 10.
39. Curbs shall be installed at a minimum of five (5) feet from face of walls, fences, buildings, or
other structures. Areas that are not part of the maneuvering area shall have curbs placed at a
minimum of two (2) feet from the face of walls, fences or buildings adjoining driveways.
40. As the property is Indian trust land, fees as required by the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla
Indians Tribal Council shall be paid prior to consideration of this project by the Planning
Commission.
41. The project shall comply with the City of Palm Springs Transportation Demand Management
(TDM) Ordinance which establishes transportation demand management requirements for the
City of Palm Springs. Refer to Chapter 8.4 of the Municipal Code for specific requirements.
(Projects with 100 or more employees).
42. The final location and configuration of the handicapped parking area(s) and
handicapped parking signage on the property shall be determined by the Disability
Services Coordinator and the Director of Planning and building on the final site and
landscape plans, prior to the issuance of building permits. The final landscape plan
shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission in accordance with Condition No. 6
above.
43. Decorative screen walls shall be provided around the perimeter of all cart corrals within
the parking area. The final design of the screen walls (or approved alternate) and the
final location of all cart corrals shall be determined on the final site and landscape plans
by the Planning Commission, as specified in Condition No. 6 above, prior to the issuance
of building permits.
44. The final design of the screen walls for cart storage adjacent to the entrance to the
building shall be reviewed and approved with the final landscape plan.
45. A blue ceramic tile field shall be used in the recessed area behind the main wall sign. A
material sample of the blue ceramic the shall be submitted for review and approval of
the Director of Planning and Building prior to the issuance of building permits.
46. The final design of the westernmost vehicular access point on Gene Autry Trail
(including the proposed median break on Ramon Road) shall be reviewed and approved
by the City Engineer and the Director of Planning and Building prior to approval of the (�
grading plan for the project. !�
47. The developer shall be responsible for removing the existing driveway approach and
constructing a new driveway approach easterly of the present location on Gene Autry
Trail, on the vacant property on the north side of Ramon Road, directly north of the
project site, to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and the Director of Planning and
Building.
48. The final design of the landscaping and walls at the terminus (south end) of the maim
drive aisle into the site from Ramon Road shall be reviewed and approved with the final
landscape plan. The landscape and wail design shall be extended on to the remainder
parcel to provide a symmetrical terminus statement, with an upgraded "focal point"
quality worthy of the visibility of this location on the property.
49. Additional landscaping shall be provided around the outside perimeter of the outdoor
garden center, as part of the final landscape plan.
50. Additional areas of special paving shall be incorporated on -site at vehicular access
points to the project and in the passenger loading zones along the north side of the
building, to the satisfaction of the Planning Commission, as shown on the final landscape
plan.
51. Outdoor storage in the outdoor garden area and staging area shall be limited as to not
exceed the height of the perimeter screen fencing around these areas.
52. Outdoor display of merchandise shall be prohibited in the passenger pull -off areas in
front of the Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse, with the exception of live plant
material displayed on a daily basis in front of the Garden Center. All proposed outdoor
display areas in front of the Garden Center shall be indicated on the final landscape
plan, which shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission prior to the
issuance of building permits.
53. Additional landscape pockets with vertical landscaping shall be provided along the front
(north) side of the building and shall be indicated on the final landscape plan, which
shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission prior to the issuance of
building permits.
54. A solid tree "hedge shall be installed at the southeast corner of the site and along the
Camino Parocela frontage and shall be indicated on the final landscape plan, which shall
be reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission prior to the issuance of building
permits..
55. Pedestrian "nodes" with street furniture, shading, and other pedestrian amenities shall
be provided along the north side of the building, to the satisfaction of the Planning
Commission. Catalog cuts of all street furniture shall be reviewed and approved by the
Planning Commission as part of the final landscape plan package prior to the issuance
of building permits.
56. A direct vehicular access between the parking field and the main (westernmost) drive
aisle exiting the site to Ramon Road shall be provided (for exiting traffic only) in a
location satisfactory to the City Engineer and the Director of Planning and Building, at
least 100 feet south of the northern property line.
57. A 6-foot tall decorative screen wall shall be provided in the streetscape area along
Camino Parocela and the southern portion of San Luis Rey Drive to further buffer any
loading or staging activities on -site from public view. The final design of these walls
shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission as part of the final
landscape and wall plans for the project, prior to the issuance of building permits.
58. A minimum 5-foot width landscape planters with vertical landscaping shall be provided
along the south side of the truck well screen walls, to the satisfaction of the Director of
Planning and Building.
59. No curb cuts shall be allowed to perimeter streets (Ramon Road and San Luis Rey
Drive) from Parcel 2.
60. Any future food use associated with the home improvement center shall be subject to
consideration of a Land Use Permit by the Director of Planning and Building.
61. No roof top advertising or signage shall be permitted on the building.
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
62. Developer shall comply with Section II of Chapter 8.04 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code.
WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICES:
63. The location of the trash enclosure is acceptable subject to approved construction details
approved by the Director of Building and Safety consistent with approved City details.
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64. Prior to any construction on -site, all appropriate permits must be secured.
FIRE:
65 Construction shall be in accordance with the 1998 California Fire Code, 1998 California
Building Code, 1996 National Electrical Code, City of Palm Springs Ordinance 1570, Desert
Water Agency requirements, NFPA Standards 13, 14, 24, 25, 26, 30, 54, 70, 71,72, 72A,
72D,72E,72F, 72G, 760, 79, 80, 81, 82, 88, 92A,105,110, 231, 231C, Tittle 24, plus 1999
Underwriters Laboratory and California State Fire Marshal listings and requirements.
66. Fire Department Access Roads shall be provided and maintained in accordance with the 1998
California Fire Code, Article 9, Sec. 902 and City of Palm Springs Ordinance 1570. Access
roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 20' and an unobstructed vertical
clearance of not less than 14'6".
67. Required marking of Fire apparatus Roads and Fire -Protection Equipment shall be in
accordance with the 1998 California Fire Code, Article 9, Sec. 901.4.
68. Fire Department Access Roads shall be all weather driving and support a minimum weight
of 65,700 lbs. Turning radius shall be not less than 43' from centerline per City of Palm
Springs Ordinance 1570.
69. Construction site fencing required per City of Palm Springs Ordinance 1570 if combustible
construction is 5,000 Sq.Ft. or more.
70. Construction site fire department access gates shall be at least 14' in unobstructed width and
be equipped with a KNOX lock. Contact this office for KNOX application forms. 0
71. A construction site guard is required for combustible construction over 10,000 Sq. Fr. Or
when the Fire Marshal deems necessary. The guard shall remain intact until all buildings are
stuccoed or covered and secured with lockable doors and windows. The guard must be on
duty at the construction site during all normal non -working hours or as the Fire Marshal deems
necessary.
72. Where underground water mains are to be provided for fire protection, they shall be
installed, completed and in service with fire hydrants or standpipes located as directed by this
office, but not later than the time when combustible materials are delivered to the construction
site.
73. Provide a hose or hoses on construction site equipped with an adjustable spray nozzle
capable of reaching all combustible construction.
74. Facility KNOX Lock Boxes required per 1998 California Fire Code, Article 9, Sec. 902.4
Locations to be determined by field inspector. The KNOX Fire/Police/Ambulance Rapid
Entry System is the only Lock Box, Lock Vault, Key Cabinet, Key Switch, Padlock, FDC Cap,
or Decal approved for uses by the City of Palm Springs Fire Department. Contact this office
for KNOX application Form.
75. Access for fire fighting equipment shall be provided to the immediate job site at the start of
construction and maintained until all construction is complete.
76. Free access from the street to fire hydrants and to outside connections for standpipes,
sprinklers or other fire extinguishing equipment, whether permanent or temporary, shall be
provided and maintained at all times.
77. Water supplies and fire hydrants shall be in accordance with 1998 California Fire Code,
Article 9, Sec. 903 and Desert Water Agency.
78. A. Commercial (H-2 Type) Fire Hydrant meeting Desert Water Agency specifications shall
be installed every 300' or portion thereof or as determined by this office.
79. Adjust existing Fire Hydrant Locations to correspond with driveway and fire lane location.
80. Installations of Private Fire Service Mains and their Appurtenances shall be in accordance
with NFPA 24, 25 and 26.
81. Portable Fire Extinguishers shall be installed in accordance with 1998 California Code, Article
10, Standard 10. Provide one 2-A:10-B:C fire extinguisher for every 75' of floor or grade
travel distance. Machine room(s) require a minimum of a 10-B:C extinguisher.
82. Premises identification shall be in accordance with 1998 California Fire Code, Article 9, Sec.
901.4.4 and 1998 California Building Code, Chapter 5. Contact building official.
83. An Automatic fire extinguishing system equipped with 24 hour monitoring required in
accordance with 1998 California Fire Code Article 10, Sec. 1003, 1998 California Building
Code, Chapters 3,4,5,9,10 Palm Springs Ordinance 1570 and NFPA 13.
84. The installation or modification of an Automatic Fire Sprinkler System shall only be
done by a licensed C-16 Fire Sprinkler Contractor in accordance with the 1998 California
Fire Code, 1998 California Building Code and NFPA Pamphlet 13. Contractor to submit
detailed plans directly to this office as soon as possible.
85. Submittal to include manufacturers data/cut sheets and listings with expiration dates on all
equipment and materials used. Include hydraulic calculations with submittal. Sprinkler heads
shall be UL/CSFM listed and approved. Monitoring and alarms shall be in accordance with
the 1998 California Fire Code and NFPA 71 and 72.
86. All underground piping to be installed in accordance with NFPA 24.
87. All underground fire service pipe and thrust blocks to be inspected by this office before
backfilling.
88. Contact this office at least 24 hours in advance for inspections and tests.
89. Standpipes shall be installed in accordance with 1998 Uniform Fire Code, Article 10, Sec.
1004 and 1998 California Building Code Chapter 9, Standard 9-2. 0
90. Fire Alarm System required. Installation and maintenance of a fire alarm system shall be in
accordance with the 1998 California F ire Code, Article 10, Sec. 1007, Title 24, plus NFPA
Pamphlets 71,72 and 760.
91. Submit detailed fire alarm plans directly to this office for review as soon as possible.
Submittal shall include manufacturers data/cut sheets and ULICSFM listings with expiration
dates on all equipment and materials used. Include battery calculations with submittal.
92. The installation of the Fire Alarm System shall comply with the 1998 California Fire Code,
1998 California Building Code, Title 24 and 1998 NFPA 71,72 and 760.
93, Installation, Maintenance and use of Signaling Systems for Central Station Use shall be in
accordance with NFPA 70,71 and 760, UL and CSFM listings and approvals.
94. Provide this office with a letter for file from the UL listed Central Station identifying them
as the designated provider. This office to be notified immediately in Ietter form of any
changes or cancellations of service.
95. Fire Dampers shall be provided where air ducts penetrate fire -rated walls or ceilings per 1998
California Building Code. Contact building official for requirements and testing. 0
96. Smoke Dampers and Activating smoke and or Heat Detectors shall be in accordance with
the 1998 California Building Code and must be installed separately from the Fire Alarm
System. The signals for these devices shall not be included with any fire alarm or waterflow
signal. Contact building official for requirements and testing.
97. Exit Doors, Gates, Barriers, Stairways and Ramps shall be in accordance with 1998
California Building Code. Contact Building official.
98. Exit Illumination and Exit Signs shall be in accordance with 1998 California Building Code
and shall be electrically illuminated. Contact building official.
99. Low Level exit signs and their placement, where required by 1998 California Building
Code, Chapter 10 and building official, shall be Nuclear type as approved by this office.
100. Flame Retardant Treatment and Standards shall be in accordance with 1998 California
Fire Code. Contact building official. Submit certificates directly to this office for file as soon
as possible.
101. Occupant Load (Room Capacity) and Signage shall be in accordance with 1998 California
Building Code, Chapter 10, Section 1002. Contact building official for calculation and
posting.
102. Provide this office with an 8 %" X I I" site plan.
103. Further comments as conditions warrant.
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT:
Before final acceptance of the project, all conditions listed below shall be completed to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer.
STREETS
1. Any improvements within the street right-of-way require a City of Palm Springs
Encroachment Permit. Work shall be allowed according to Resolution 17950 -
Restricting Street Work on Major and Secondary Thoroughfares.
2. Developer shall obtain State permits and approval of plans for all work done on State
Highway I I I (Gene Autry Trail South). A copy of Caltrans requirements shall be
submitted to the City Engineer prior to the issuance of any grading or building permits.
Work shall be coordinated with the Engineering Department pertaining to City of
Palm Springs Resolution 17950 - Restricting Street Work on Major and Secondary
Thoroughfares.
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3. The property owner shall enter into a reciprocal access agreement for parking and
ingress and egress from Gene Autry Trail South and Ramon Road East with the
owner(s), master lease and all sub -leases and provide a copy of same to the City
Engineer prior to issuance of building permit.
4. The developer shall pay his proportionate share of Assessment District 155
assessments.
RAMON ROAD EAST
5. The property owner shall dedicate an additional right-of-way to provide a property line
- comer cut back at the NORTHEAST corner of the subject property in accordance
with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 105.
6. The Main Entry on Ramon Road East shall be 67 feet wide with two (2) lanes in and
one (1) lane out and a median island designed to channelize and prohibit left turn
egress westbound onto Ramon Road East.
7. The EAST driveway approach shall be constructed in accordance with City of Palm
Springs Standard Drawing No. 201 and have minimum width of 24 feet. The driveway
shall be restricted to right turn in and right turn out only vehicular movements.
8. Construct a curb ramp meeting current California State Accessibility standards at the
NORTHEAST corner of the subject property and BOTH SIDES of the MAIN 0
DRIVEWAY per City of Palm Springs Std. Dwg. Nos. 212 and 212A.
9. Construct a 5 foot wide natural colored concrete Portland cement meandering
sidewalk in the landscape easement area. Location shall be shown on the grading
plan and shall be consistent with the landscape plan.
10. Provide a left turn pocket on the NORTH side of the Ramon Road East at Main Entry
intersection. The nose width shall be 4 feet wide and shall have stone cobbles to the
point where the desertscape can begin. The storage length of the turn pocket shall be
200 feet. The design shall be approved by the City Engineer.
11. All broken or off grade CURB, GUTTER, AC PAVEMENT AND SIDEWALK shall
be repaired or replaced.
12. Relocate the existing roadway for the parcels (APN 677-420-019 and 020) on the
north side of Ramon Road East easterly approximately 260 feet (measured from
centerline of existing roadway to centerline of proposed roadway). The roadway shall
be 50 feet wide with 35 foot curb returns and constructed to the ECRs. The east and
west halves of an eight foot 8 cross gutter and spandrel shall be constructed with the
flow line parallel with the centerline of Ramon Road The existing roadway shall be
removed and replaced with 8 inch curb and gutter. 0
13. Construct a median island break with left turn lane for access to the new roadway
accessing the property on the north side of Ramon Road East. The storage length of
the turn pocket shall be 100 feet
14. The developer shall pay his fair share contribution in the amount of $2244.00 for the
construction of the northbound Crossley Road right turn lane at the intersection with
Ramon Road East.
14A. If the pubic grant application for landscaping the Ramon Road median island is
not granted during the 2000 calendar year, the developer shall pay his
proportionate share of the landscape/irrigation construction of the landscaped,
raised median island across the project frontage as specified by the City Engineer
and Director of Planning and Building.
1413. No new future curb cuts shall be allowed for Parcel 2 as shown on TPM 29450.
All access to this parcel shall be from Parcel 1 as shown on said map. The City
Engineer shall receive a copy of the recorded reciprocal access agreement for this
parcel prior to issuance of building permits.
SAN LUIS REY
15. The driveway approach shall be constructed in accordance with City of Palm Springs
Q Standard Drawing No. 201 and have minimum width of 24 feet.
16. Construct a minimum 5 foot wide sidewalk behind the curb along the entire frontage
in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 210.
17. Construct a curb ramp meeting current California State Accessibility standards at the
SOUTHEAST corner of the subject property per City of Palm Springs Std. Dwg. Nos.
212 and 212A.
18. All broken or off grade CURB, GUTTER, SIDEWALK AND AC PAVEMENT shall
be repaired or replaced.
CAMINO PAROCELA
19. Construct a 6 inch curb and gutter, 25 feet NORTH of centerline along the entire
frontage, with a 35 foot radius curb return at the SOUTHEAST corner of the subject
property per City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 200.
20. The driveway approach shall be constructed in accordance with City of Palm Springs
Standard Drawing No. 201 and have minimum width of 24 feet.
21. Construct a minimum 5 foot wide sidewalk behind the curb along the entire frontage
in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 210.
22. Remove and replace existing pavement with a minimum pavement section of 3 inch
asphalt concrete pavement over 6 inch aggregate base with a minimum subgrade of 24
inches at 95% relative compaction, OR equal, from clean saw cut edge of existing
pavement to edge of proposed gutter along the entire frontage in accordance with City
of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 110 and 310. The pavement section shall be
designed, using "R" values, by a licensed Soils Engineer and submitted to the City
Engineer for approval.
23. All broken or off grade CURB, GUTTER, AC PAVEMENT AND SIDEWALK shall
be repaired or replaced.
GENE AUTRY TRAIL SOUTH
24. Dedicate an additional right-of-way for the relocation of the existing driveway
approach and future sidewalk requirements.
25. The existing driveway approach, whose centerline is located 355 feet + south of the
centerline of Ramon Road East, shall be reconstructed. The driveway approach shall
be constructed in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 201
and have minimum width of 32 feet.
25A. If the pubic grant application for landscaping the Gene Autry Trail median
island is not granted during the 2000 calendar year, the developer shall pay his
proportionate share of the landscape/irrigation construction of the landscaped,
raised median island across the project frontage as specified by the City Engineer
and Director of Planning and Building.
SANITARY SEWER
26. Connect all sanitary facilities to the City sewer system. Lateral shall not be connected
at manhole.
GRADING
27. A copy of a Title Report prepared/updated within the past 3 months and copies of
record documents shall be submitted to the City Engineer with the first submittal of
the Grading Plan.
28. Submit a Grading Plan prepared by a Registered Professional to the Engineering
Division for plan check. Grading plan shall be submitted to the Planning Department
for comments prior to submittal to the Engineering Division. The Grading Plan shall
be approved by the City Engineer prior to issuance of any grading or building permits.
Minimum submittal includes the following:
A. Copy of final Planning Department comments.
B. Copy of signed Conditions of Approval from Planning Department.
C. Copy of Site Plan stamped approved and signed by the Planning Department.
D. Copy of Title Report prepared/updated within past 3 months.
E. Copy of Soils Report, IF required by these conditions.
F. Copy of Hydrology Study/Report, IF required by these conditions.
G. Copy of the General Construction Activity Storm Water Permit from the State
Water Resources Control Board (Phone No. 916 657-0687) to the City
Engineer prior to issuance of the grading permit.
29. Drainage swales shall be provided adjacent to all curbs and sidewalks - Y wide and 6"
sleep - to keep nuisance water from entering the public streets, roadways, or gutters.
30. Developer shall obtain a General Construction Activity Storm Water Permit from the
State Water Resources Control Board (Phone No. (916)-657-0687) and provide a copy
of same, when executed, to the City Engineer prior to issuance of the grading permit.
31. In accordance with City of Palm Springs Municipal Code, Section 8.50.00, the
developer shall post with the City a cash bond of two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) per
acre for mitigation measures of erosion/blowsand relating to his property and
development.
32. A soils report prepared by a licensed Soils Engineer shall be required for and
incorporated as an integral part of the grading plan for the proposed site. A copy of the
soils report shall be submitted to the Building Department and to the Engineering
Division along with plans, calculations and other information subject to approval by
the City Engineer prior to the issuance of the grading permit.
33. Contact the Building Division to get PM10 requirements prior to request for grading
permit.
DRAINAGE
34. The developer shall accept all flows impinging upon his land and conduct these flows
to an approved drainage structure. On -site retention/detention or other measures
approved by the City Engineer shall be required if off -site facilities are determined to
be unable to handle the increased flows generated by the development of the site.
Provide calculations to determine if the developed Q exceeds the capacity of the
approved drainage carriers.
35. The project is subject to flood control and drainage implementation fees. The acreage
drainage fee at the present time is $9,212.00 per acre per Resolution No. 15189. Fees
shall be paid prior to issuance of a building permit.
ON -SITE
36. The minimum pavement section for all on -site streets/parking areas shall be 2-1/2 inch
asphalt concrete pavement over 4-inch aggregate base with a minimum subgrade of 24
inches at 95% relative compaction, OR equal. The pavement section shall be designed,
using "R" values, determined by a licensed Soils Engineer and submitted with the Fine
Grading Plan to the City Engineer for approval.
37. Construct a minimum 32 foot wide paved access driveway to Gene Autry Trail South
as shown on the approved site plan.
38. The on -site parking lot shall be constructed in accordance with City of Palm Springs
Zoning Ordinance, Section 9306.00.
GENERAL
39. The developer shall contact the City of Palm Springs Finance Department regarding a
respread of the Assessment District 155 assessment fees. Developer shall be required
to pay the cost of said recalculation and shall be liable for payment of said fees determined for this development. 0
40. Any utility cuts in the existing off -site pavement made by this development shall
receive trench replacement pavement to match existing pavement plus one additional
inch. See City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 115. Pavement shall be restored
to a smooth rideable surface.
41. All proposed utility lines on/or adjacent to this project shall be undergrounded prior to
issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
42. All existing utilities shall be shown on the grading/street plans. The existing and
proposed service laterals shall be shown from the main line to the property line. The
approved original grading/street plans shall be as -built and returned to the City of
Palm Springs Engineering Division prior to issuance of the certificate of occupancy.
43. Nothing shall be constructed or planted in the corner cut-off area of any driveway
which does or will exceed the height required to maintain an appropriate sight distance
per City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 203.
44. 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 per City of
Palm Springs Engineering specifications. 0
45. The Title Report prepared for subdivision guarantee for the subject property, the
traverse closures for the existing parcel and all lots created therefrom, and copies of
record documents shall be submitted with the Parcel Map to the Engineering Division.
46. The existing lots or parcels shall be divided. The developer shall submit a parcel map
prepared by either a Registered Civil Engineer or a Licensed Land Surveyor to the
Engineering Division. This condition shall be complied with before issuance of
grading or building permits.
TRAFFIC
47. The developer shall provide a minimum of 48 inches of sidewalk clearance around all
street furniture, fire hydrants and other above -ground facilities for handicap
accessibility. The developer shall provide same through dedication of additional right-
of-way and widening of the sidewalk or shall be responsible for the relocation of all
existing traffic signal/safety light poles, conduit, pull boxes and all appurtenances
located on the RAMON ROAD EAST, SAN LUIS REY and CAMINO PAROCELA
frontages of the subject property.
48. A 30 inch "STOP" sign and standard "STOP BAR" and "STOP LEGEND" shall be
installed per City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing Nos. 620-626 at the following
locations:
SE Corner of Main Entrance @ Ramon Road East
SE Comer of East Driveway @ Ramon Road East
SW Corner of Driveway @ San Luis Rey
NW Comer of Driveway @ Camino Parocela
NE Corner of Driveway @ Gene Autry Trail South
49. The developer shall install `No Left Turn' signs and `One Way' signs as required by
the City Engineer.
50. The developer shall replace all damaged, destroyed, or modified pavement legends
and striping that is required by the City Engineer on the RAMON ROAD EAST, SAN
LUIS REY, CAMINO PAROCELA AND GENE AUTRY TRAIL SOUTH frontages
prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
51. The developer shall install a 16,000 lumen high pressure sodium vapor safety street
light with glare shield on a marbelite pole on the NORTHEAST comer of Gene Autry
Trail South and project driveway with the mast arm over Gene Autry Trail South. The
pole and luminaire shall be furnished by the developer.
52. The developer shall install a 16,000 lumen high pressure sodium vapor safety street
light with glare shield on a marbelite pole on the SOUTHWEST comer of San Luis
Rey and driveway with the mast arm over San Luis Rey. The pole and luminaire shall
be famished by the developer.
53. The developer shall install a 16,000 lumen high pressure sodium vapor safety street
light with glare shield on a marbelite pole on the SOUTHEAST corner of Ramon
Road East and Main Entry with the mast arm over Ramon Road East. The pole and
luminaire shall be furnished by the developer.
54. Construction signing, lighting and barricading shall be provided for on all projects 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 State of
,California, Department of Transportation, "MANUAL OF TRAFFIC CONTROLS
FOR CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE WORK ZONES" dated 1996,
or subsequent additions in force at the time of construction.
55. This property is subject to the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee based on the
RETAIL/SERVICE ITE Code A land use.
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