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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-03-06 ARC Resolutions _1028 - Case 3.1358RESOLUTION NO. 1028 A RESOLUTION OF THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A MINOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION FOR A PARTIAL DEMOLITION, A 1,973- SQUARE-FOOT ADDITION, AND EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING AUTOMOTIVE DEALERSHIP BUILDING, GENESIS PALM SPRINGS, LOCATED AT 4057 EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE (APN: 681-070-034), ZONE C-2, SECTION 30 (CASE 3.1358 MAA). THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE FINDS AND DETERMINES AS FOLLOWS: A. V.I.P. Motor Cards, Ltd. ("Applicant") filed a Minor Architectural (MAA) application with the City of Palm Springs, pursuant to Palm Springs Zoning Code (PSZC) Section 94.04.00 (architectural review) for a partial demolition, a 1,973-square-foot addition, and exterior alterations to an existing automotive dealership, Genesis Palm Springs, located at 4057 East Palm Canyon Drive (APN: 681-070-034) ("the Project"). B. On January 17, 2023, the City's Architectural Review Committee held a public meeting in accordance with applicable public law. At said meeting, the Architectural Review Committee voted unanimously for the continuation of the project. C. On March 6, 2023, the City's Architectural Review Committee held a public meeting in accordance with applicable public law. At said meeting, the Architectural Review Committee carefully reviewed and considered all of the evidence presented in connection with the Project, including, but not limited to, the staff report, and all written and oral testimony presented. THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE RESOLVES: Section 1: The proposed project is considered a project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The Architectural Review Committee (ARC) has evaluated the Project pursuant to CEQA and determined it to be Categorically Exempt from further analysis under CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Class 1, Existing Facilities). Section 2: Based upon the foregoing, the Architectural Review Committee hereby approves Case 3.1358 MAA for a partial demolition, a 1,973-square-foot addition, and exterior alterations to an existing automotive dealership building, Genesis Palm Springs, subject to the conditions of approval attached herein as Exhibit A. ADOPTED this 6th day of March, 2023. AYES: THOMPSON, MCCOY, JAKWAY, POEHLEIN, ROTMAN, WALSH NOES: ABSENT: DOCZI K EO Architectural Review Committee Resolution No. 1028 Case No. 3.1358 MAA ATTEST: lstopher Hadwin Director of Planning Services March 6, 2023 Page 2 of 2 CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA Ee m Lel RESOLUTION NO. 1028 EXHIBIT A Case 3.1358 MAA V.I. P. Motor Cars, Ltd. 4057 East Palm Canyon Drive (APN: 681-070-034) March 6, 2023 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL Before final acceptance of the project, all conditions listed below shall be completed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer, Director of Planning Services, Building Official, the Chief of Police, the Fire Chief or their designee, depending on which department recommended the condition. Any agreements, easements or covenants required to be entered into shall be in a form approved by the City Attorney. ADMINISTRATIVE CONDITIONS ADM 1. Project Description. This approval is for the project described per Case 3.1358 MAA except as modified by the conditions below. ADM 2. Reference Documents. The site shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the approved plans, which include site plans, architectural elevations, exterior materials and colors, and landscaping, on file in the Department of Planning Services except as modified by the conditions below. ADM 3. Conform to all Codes and Regulations. The project shall conform to the conditions contained herein, all applicable regulations of the Palm Springs Zoning Ordinance, Municipal Code, and any other City County, State and Federal Codes, ordinances, resolutions and laws that may apply. ADM 4. Minor Deviations. The Director of Planning Services or his designee may approve minor deviations to the project description and approved plans in accordance with the provisions of the Palm Springs Zoning Code. ADM 5. Indemnification. The owner shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Palm Springs, its agents, officers, and employees from any claim, action, or MI w Resolution No. 1028 Case 3.1358 MAA March 6, 2023 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 3.1358 MAA. The City of Palm Springs will promptly notify the applicant of any such claim, action, or proceeding against the City of Palm Springs and the applicant will either undertake defense of the matter and pay the City's associated legal costs or will advance funds to pay for defense of the matter by the City Attorney. If the City of Palm Springs fails to promptly notify the applicant of any such claim, action or proceeding or fails to cooperate fully in the defense, the applicant shall not, thereafter, be responsible to defend, indemnify, or hold harmless the City of Palm Springs. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the City retains the right to settle or abandon the matter without the applicant's consent but should it do so, the City shall waive the indemnification herein, except, the City's decision to settle or abandon a matter following an adverse judgment or failure to appeal, shall not cause a waiver of the indemnification rights herein. ADM 6. Maintenance and Repair. The property owner(s) and successors and assignees in interest shall maintain and repair the improvements including and without limitation all structures, sidewalks, bikeways, parking areas, landscape, irrigation, lighting, signs, walls, and fences between the curb and property line, including sidewalk or bikeway easement areas that extend onto private property, in a first class condition, free from waste and debris, and in accordance with all applicable law, rules, ordinances and regulations of all federal, state, and local bodies and agencies having jurisdiction at the property owner's sole expense. This condition shall be included in the recorded covenant agreement for the property if required by the City. ADM 7. Time Limit on Approval. The time limit for the commencement of construction under an architectural approval shall be two (2) years from the effective date of the approval. Extensions of time may be granted by the Planning Commission upon demonstration of good cause. PLANNING DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS PLN 1. AMM Approval Required. Administrative Minor Modification (AMM) shall be approved for the proposed 110'-9" front yard setback. PLN 2. Secondary Customer Parking (West Side). Shift the parking spaces towards the project site or a Lot Line Adjustment shall be approved subject to Engineering Department review so that the parking spaces will be fully located on the project site. PLN 3. Sidewalk Easement. Locate the proposed primary customer parking (north 2 Ee Eol Ee Resolution No. 1028 Case 3.1358 MAA March 6, 2023 side) out of the sidewalk easement or vacate a portion of the sidewalk easement and dedicate a portion of the project site to the City to address the encroachment issue. PLN 4. (DELETED) PLN 5. Reciprocal Agreement Required. A reciprocal agreement shall be established between the project site and the adjacent parcels located at 4095 East Palm Canyon Drive and 3919 East Palm Canyon Drive for access. The agreement shall be established in the form acceptable to the City. PLN 6. Outdoor LightingFixtures. Any new outdoor lighting fixtures, including landscaping light fixtures, shall conform to the City's Outdoor Lighting Standards stated in Palm Springs Zoning Code Section 93.21.00. Such fixtures shall be reviewed and approved by the Department of Planning Services. PLN 7. Signage. Any new signage shall be reviewed and approved by the Department of Planning Services prior to installation. PLN 8. (ADDED) Vehicle Display. Vehicle display shall be restricted to one (1) vehicle per display pad and there small be no vehicles displayed or occupying on the landscaped median. BUILDING & SAFETY DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS The Following Standard Building & Safety Conditions of Approval Are Applicable to This Project: General Conditions BLDG 1. Shall comply with the latest adopted edition of the following codes as applicable: 1. 2022 California Building Code 2. 2022 California Electrical Code 3. 2022 California Mechanical Code 4. 2022 California Plumbing Code 5. 2022 California Energy Code 6. 2022 California Fire Code 7. 2022 California Green Building Standards Code 3 N N Ee Resolution No. 1028 Case 3.1358 MAA March 6, 2023 BLDG 2. Any temporary building, trailer, commercial coach, etc. installed and/or used in connection with a construction project shall comply with City Code. ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT 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. EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE ENG 2. Remove the existing driveway approach at the entrance to the parking lot and construct a 24 feet wide driveway approach in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 205. ENG 3. Construct Type C curb ramps meeting current California State Accessibility standards on each side of the new driveway approach in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 214. ENG 4. An 8 feet wide sidewalk shall be maintained behind the curb along the entire frontage in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 210. Dedicate an easement for sidewalk purposes as needed for those portions of sidewalk to be located outside of the existing sidewalk easement. A current title report; or a copy of a current tax bill and a copy of a vesting grant deed shall be provided to verify current property ownership. A right-of-wav plan check fee shall be said by the applicant in effect at the time that the dedication is submitted. ENG 5. All broken or off grade street improvements along the project frontage shall be repaired or replaced. 4 N Resolution No. 1028 Case 3.1358 MAA March 6, 2023 ON -SITE ENG 6. The proposed parking spaces to be located within the existing sidewalk easement will not be allowed and any proposed parking spaces will need to be outside of any easement. ENG 7. The on -site layout of drive aisles and parking spaces is subject to further review and approval by the City Engineer. Adjustment of proposed drive aisle 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. ENG 8. For on -site bay parking in residential and commercial zones, paving material shall be decorative paving, colored and/or patterned to relate to the overall design in accordance with Zoning Code 93.06.00.C.15.e. ENG 9. The minimum pavement section for all on -site pavement (drive aisles and parking spaces) 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 10. Proposed on -site drive aisles and parking lot modifications shall be constructed with curbs, gutters, and cross -gutters, as necessary to accept and convey surface drainage of the on -site improvements to an approved drainage system, in accordance with applicable City standards. ENG 11. The applicant shall provide a copy of an executed and recorded reciprocal ingress/egress easement for the shared parking lot area across the properties identified as Assessor's Parcel Number (APN) 681-070-033, 681-070-034, and 681-070-036. The recorded easement shall be provided to the City Engineer prior to issuance of grading or building permits. ENG 12. Parking shall be restricted along both sides of the 38 feet wide private drive aisle located along the frontage, as necessary to maintain a 24 feet wide clear two-way travel way. Regulatory Type R26 "No Parking" signs or red curb shall be installed along the drive aisles as necessary to enforce parking restrictions. The property owner shall be responsible for regulating and maintaining required no parking restrictions, which shall be included in Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions required for the development. N WE Resolution No. 1028 Case 3.1358 MAA March 6, 2023 ENG 13. A clearly designated pedestrian walkway of adequate width shall be provided for pedestrians crossing the entrance of the parking lot as well as entering or leaving the retail areas and accessing the retail parking. Traffic signage, lighting, pavement markings, and/or other visual cues shall be incorporated in the design of the on -site drive aisles and parking lot in order to support the use of the walkway by pedestrians and alert vehicles of the potential for crossing pedestrians. SANITARY SEWER ENG 14. All sanitary facilities shall be connected to the public sewer system. The existing sewer service to the property shall be used for new sanitary facilities. 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 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 2 Ee m Resolution No. 1028 Case 3.1358 MAA March 6, 2023 Approval; a copy of a final approved conformed copy of the Site Plan; a copy of current Title Report; a copy of Soils Report. ENG 16. In accordance with an approved PM-10 Dust Control Plan, temporary dust control perimeter fencing shall be installed at the limits of grading and/or disturbed areas. Fencing shall have screening that is tan in color; green screening will not be allowed. Temporary dust control perimeter fencing shall be installed after issuance of Grading Permit and immediately prior to commencement of grading operations. ENG 17. 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 18. 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 19. In accordance with City of Palm Springs Municipal Code, Section 8.50.022 (h), the applicant shall post with the City a cash bond of eight hundred dollars ($800) (if there is disturbance of 5,000 square feet or more) at the time of issuance of grading permit for mitigation measures for erosion/blowsand relating to this property and development. ENG 20. 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 21. The applicant shall provide all necessary geotechnical/soils inspections and testing in accordance with the Geotechnical/Soils Report prepared for the project. All backfill, compaction, and other earthwork shown on the approved grading plan shall be certified by a California registered geotechnical or civil engineer, certifying that all grading was performed in accordance with the Geotechnical/Soils Report prepared for the project. Documentation of all compaction and other soils testing are to be provided even though there may not be a -grading plan for the project. Prior to issuance of Building Permits. m N Resolution No. 1028 Case 3.1358 MAA March 6, 2023 ENG 22. The applicant shall provide Grading Certification for all building (or structure) pads in conformance with the approved grading plan to the Engineering Services Department for review and approval prior to issuance of Building Permits. ENG 23. In cooperation with the California Agricultural Commissioner and the California Department of Food and Agriculture Red Imported Fire Ant Project, applicants for grading permits involving a grading plan and involving the export of soil will be required to present a clearance document from a Department of Food and Agriculture representative in the form of an approved "Notification of Intent To Move Soil From or Within Quarantined Areas of Orange, Riverside, and Los Angeles Counties" (Revised - RIFA Form CA-1) prior to approval of the Grading Plan (if required). The California Department of Food and Agriculture office is located at 6819 East Gage Avenue, Commerce, CA 90040 (Phone (760) 782-3271, (562) 505-6415), Sonia.Oran(&-cdfa.ca.gov. DRAINAGE ENG 24. All stormwater runoff across the property shall be accepted and conveyed in a manner acceptable to the City Engineer and released to an approved drainage system. Stormwater runoff may not be released directly to the adjacent streets without first intercepting and treating with approved Best Management Practices (BMPs). GENERAL ENG 25. Any utility trenches or other excavations within existing asphalt concrete pavement of off -site streets required by the proposed development shall be backfilled and repaired in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 115. ENG 26. All proposed utility lines shall be installed underground. ENG 27. 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 28. Upon approval of any improvement plan (if required) by the City Engineer, the improvement plan shall be provided to the City in digital format, consisting of a DWG (AutoCAD drawing filetype) and PDF (Adobe Acrobat document filetype) formats. Variation of the type and format of the digital data to be submitted to the City may be authorized, upon prior approval by the City Engineer. 8 EO EO 101 Resolution No. 1028 Case 3.1358 MAA March 6, 2023 ENG 29. 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 30. 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 Zoning Code Section 93.02.00, D. ENG 31. 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 32. The proposed parking spaces and display area extend beyond the limits of the western property line. An application for a Lot Line Adjustment of the existing parcels identified as Assessor's Parcel No. (APN) 681-070-033 and 681-070-034 shall be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer prior to issuance of a building permit. A copy of a current title report and copies of record documents shall be submitted with the application for the lot line adjustment(s). The application(s) shall be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer prior to issuance of building permit. TRAFFIC ENG 33. 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 34. 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 35. 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" 9 N EO 101 Resolution No. 1028 Case 3.1358 MAA March 6. 2023 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 36. 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 2019 California Fire Code as adopted by City of Palm Springs, Palm Springs Municipal Code, PSFD Appendix "T" Development Requirements and latest adopted NFPA Standards. Three (3) complete sets of plans for fire sprinkler system plans, underground water improvement plans, & fire alarm plans must be submitted prior to a building permit being released. FID 3. Conditions of Approval — "Conditions of Approval" received from the Palm Springs Planning Department must be submitted with each plan set. Failure to submit will result in a delay of plan approval. FID 4. Plans and Permits (CFC 105.1): Permits and scaled drawings are required for this project. Plan reviews can take up to 20 working days. Submit a minimum of three (3) sets of drawings for review. Upon approval, the Fire Prevention Bureau will retain one set. Plans shall be submitted to: City of Palm Springs Building and Safety Department 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262 Counter Hours: 8.00 AM — 6:00 PM, Monday — Thursday 10 m Resolution No. 1028 Case 3.1358 MAA March 6, 2023 A deposit for Plan Check and Inspection Fees is required at the time of Plan Submittal. These fees are established by Resolution of the Palm Springs City Council. Complete listings and manufacturer's technical data sheets for all system materials shall be included with plan submittals. All system materials shall be UL listed or FM approved for fire protection service and approved by the Fire Prevention Bureau prior to installation. Plans shall include all necessary engineering features, including all hydraulic reference nodes, pipe lengths and pipe diameters as required by the appropriate codes and standards. Plans and supporting data, (calculations and manufacturers technical data sheets) including fire flow data, shall be submitted with each plan submittal. Complete and accurate legends for all symbols and abbreviations shall be provided on the plans. FID 5. Access During Construction (CFC 503): Access for firefighting equipment shall be provided to the immediate job site at the start of construction and maintained until all construction is complete. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 24 feet and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than'IT-s". Fire Department access roads shall have an all-weather driving surface and support a minimum weight of 73,000 lbs. FID 6. Required access (CFC 504.1): Exterior doors and openings required by this code or the California Building Code shall be maintained readily accessible for FID 7. 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. 11 w EO Resolution No. 1028 Case 3.1358 MAA March 6, 2023 FID 8. 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 9. 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. FID 10. 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 11. Designated Fire Lanes: in private developments shall be not less than 24 feet wide (curb face to curb face) with no parking on either side and shall be identified as afire lanes with red curb, stating in white lettering " NO PARKING FIRE LANE", or by approved signage, or by both red curb with lettering and signage. FID 12. Fire Department Access Road s1D riv eways: Shall be provided so that no portion of the exterior wall of the first floor of any building will be more than 150 feet from such roads. FID 13. 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 StrobeswitchT"", or approved equal, and an approved Knox key switch when required by the fire code official. Secured non -automated vehicle gates or entries shall utilize an approved padlock or chain (maximum link or lock shackle size of inch) when required by the fire code official. 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