HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-04-01 ARC Resolution _1046 - Case AR-2023-0081 & AMM 2023-0022RESOLUTION NO. 1046
A RESOLUTION OF THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
COMMITTEE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING A MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION AND
AN ADMINISTRATIVE MINOR MODIFICATION APPLICATION
FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 5,550-SQUARE-FOOT
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE AT A MAXIMUM BUILDING
HEIGHT OF 29.5 FEET ON A HILLSIDE LOT LOCATED AT
1821 WEST CRESTVIEW DRIVE (APN: 513-363-003) DRIVE
(CASE AR-2023-0081 & AMM-2023-0022).
THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE FINDS AND DETERMINES AS FOLLOWS
A. Lindsay Holt of The Holt Group, Inc., on behalf of Tom Hart, Owner ("Applicant"), filed a
Major Architectural Review application and an Administrative Minor Modification application with
the City, pursuant to Palm Springs Zoning Code (PSZC) Sections 94.04.00 ("architectural
review"), 93.13.00 ("hillside development"), and 94.06.01 ("minor modifications") of the Palm
Springs Zoning Code, for construction of a 5,550-square-foot single-family residence at a
maximum height of 29.5 feet at 1821 West Crestview Drive (APN: 513-363-003) ("the Project").
B. On April 8, 2021, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2042, amending Section
94.04.00 of the PSZC to reassign review of Major Architectural Review applications from the
City's Planning Commission to the City's Architectural Review Committee (ARC).
C. On March 13, 2024, City staff notified the owners of properties immediately adjacent to
the Project site of the scheduling of an Architectural Review Committee meeting to consider the
subject application, pursuant to PSZC 93.13.00(B)(1)(c).
D. On April 1, 2024, the City's Architectural Review Committee held a public meeting in
accordance with applicable public law. At said meeting, the Architectural Review Committee
carefully reviewed and considered all of the evidence presented in connection with the Project,
including, but not limited to, the staff report, and all written and oral testimony presented.
THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE RESOLVES:
Section 1: The proposed single-family residence is considered a project pursuant to the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The Architectural Review Committee has
evaluated the Project pursuant to CEQA and determined it to be Categorically Exempt from
further analysis under CEQA Guidelines Section 15303(a) (Class 3, New Construction or
Conversion of Small Structures).
Section 2: As demonstrated in the staff report, the Project conforms to the review criteria and
findings of PSZC Sections 93.13.00 ("hillside development"), 94.04.00 ("architectural review"),
and 94.06.01 ("minor modifications"), subject to conditions of approval.
Section 3: Based upon the foregoing, the Architectural Review Committee hereby approves
Architectural Review Committee Resolution No. 1046
Case AR-2023-0081 —1821 West Crestview Drive
April 1, 2024
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Cases AR-2023-0081 and AMM-2023-0022, for the construction of a 5,500-square foot single-
family residence at a maximum building height of 29.5 feet on a hillside lot located at 1821 West
Crestview Drive (APN: 513-363-003), subject to the conditions of approval attached herein as
Exhibit A.
ADOPTED this 1st day of April, 2024.
AYES: MCCOY, POEHLEIN, THOMAS, FREDRICKS
EXCUSED: WALSH, THOMPSON
ABSENT: DOCZI, O'DONNELL
ATTEST:
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Christopher Hadwin
Director of Planning Services
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
RESOLUTION NO. 1046
EXHIBIT A
Cases No. AR-2023-0081 & AMM-2023-0022
1821 West Crestview Drive
(APN: 513-363-003)
April 1, 2024
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Before final acceptance of the project, all conditions listed below shall be completed to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer, Director of Planning Services, Building Official, the Chief
of Police, the Fire Chief or their designee, depending on which department recommended
the condition.
Any agreements, easements or covenants required to be entered into shall be in a form
approved by the City Attorney.
ADMINISTRATIVE CONDITIONS
ADM 1. Project Description. This approval is for the project described per Case AR-
2023-0081 and Case AMM-2023-0022 except as modified by the conditions
below.
ADM 2. Reference Documents. The site shall be developed and maintained in
accordance with the approved plans, which include site plans, architectural
elevations, exterior materials and colors, landscaping, and grading on file in the
Department of Planning Services except as modified by the conditions below.
ADM 3. Conform to all Codes and Regulations. The project shall conform to the
conditions contained herein, all applicable regulations of the Palm Springs
Zoning Ordinance, Municipal Code, and any other City County, State and
Federal Codes, ordinances, resolutions and laws that may apply.
ADM 4. Minor Deviations. The Director of Planning Services or his designee may
approve minor deviations to the project description and approved plans in
accordance with the provisions of the Palm Springs Zoning Code.
ADM 5. Indemnification. The owner shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City
of Palm Springs, its agents, officers, and employees from any claim, action, or
proceeding against the City of Palm Springs or its agents, officers or employees
to attach, set aside, void or annul, an approval of the City of Palm Springs, its
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legislative body, advisory agencies, or administrative officers concerning Case
AR-2023-0120 & AMM-2023-0022. The City of Palm Springs will promptly
notify the applicant of any such claim, action, or proceeding against the City of
Palm Springs and the applicant will either undertake defense of the matter and
pay the City's associated legal costs or will advance funds to pay for defense
of the matter by the City Attorney. If the City of Palm Springs fails to promptly
notify the applicant of any such claim, action or proceeding or fails to cooperate
fully in the defense, the applicant shall not, thereafter, be responsible to defend,
indemnify, or hold harmless the City of Palm Springs. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, the City retains the right to settle or abandon the matter without the
applicant's consent but should it do so, the City shall waive the indemnification
herein, except, the City's decision to settle or abandon a matter following an
adverse judgment or failure to appeal, shall not cause a waiver of the
indemnification rights herein.
ADM 6. Time Limit on Approval. Approval of the Major Architectural Application (MAJ)
shall be valid for a period of two (2) years from the effective date of the
approval. An Extension of Time may be granted by the Planning Commission
upon demonstration of good cause in accordance with Palm Springs Zoning
Code Section 94.12.00.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT CONDITION
ENV 1. Notice of Exemption (NOE). The project is exempt from the review of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The applicant shall contact the
Department of Planning Services within two (2) days of the ARC's final action
on the project to submit the NOE filing fee.
ENV 2. Coachella Valley Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (CVMSHCP)
The project shall be in conformance with the CVMSHCP Land Use Adjacency
Guidelines and shall be subject to the following conditions:
a) Drainage. The drainage plan shall be designed to ensure that the
quantity and quality of runoff discharged to the adjacent Conservation
Area is not altered in an adverse way when compared with existing
conditions. Stormwater systems shall be designed to prevent the
release of toxins, chemicals, petroleum products, exotic plant materials
or other elements that might degrade or harm biological resources or
ecosystem processes within the adjacent Conservation Area.
b) Toxics. Activities that involve the use of chemicals or generate
bioproducts such as manure that are potentially toxic or may adversely
affect wildlife and plant species, Habitat, or water quality is prohibited.
c) Lighting. The exterior lighting shall be shielded and directed toward the
project site. Landscape shielding or other appropriate methods shall be
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incorporated in project designs to minimize the effects of lighting
adjacent to or within the adjacent Conservation Area.
d) Noise. All on -site activities shall conform to the City's Noise Ordinance,
including the maximum noise level (50 dBA) permitted in the Palm
Springs Municipal Code.
e) Invasives. Installation of invasive, non-native plant species shall not be
incorporated in the landscape for land uses. Landscape treatments
within or adjacent to a Conservation Area shall incorporate native plant
materials to the maximum extent Feasible; recommended native
species are listed in Table 4-112. The plants listed in Table 4-113 shall
not be used within or adjacent to a Conservation Area.
ENV 3. "CVMSHCP Barrier Requirement. Applicant shall work with Planning Services
staff to increase the height of the 6-foot-high rear wall, or the property owner
shall install a barrier, at owner's expense, should sheep ever be identified on
property.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS
PLN 1. Water Efficient Landscaping Conformance. The project is subject to the Water
Efficient Landscape Ordinance (Chapter 8.60.00) of the Palm Springs
Municipal Code and all other water efficient landscape ordinances. The
applicant shall submit landscape and irrigation plans that are prepared
according to the requirements of PSMC Chapter 8.60 to the Department of
Development Services for review and approval prior to the issuance of a
building permit. The Landscape plan shall be wet stamped and approved by
the Riverside County Agricultural Commissioner's Office prior to submittal.
Additionally, the landscape and irrigation plans shall be certified by the local
water agency that they are in conformance with the State's Water Efficient
Landscape Ordinances.
PLN 2. Metal Fence/Pool Enclosure. The height of the metal fence and gate facing the
pool shall be 5 feet to meet the Building Code.
PLN 3. Pad Elevations. Final building pad elevations shall not vary more than 12
inches above or below the pad elevation established by the approved
preliminary grading plan. Any deviations from this provision shall require
review and approval by the Planning Commission.
PLN 4. Landscape Design. Applicant shall make the following modifications to the
landscape plan:
a) Break up the strip of boulders on the north side of the walkway into two
or three groupings. Slightly separate the boulders from the edge of the
walkway and install plant materials sparingly to soften the transition and
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create visual connection amongst the groupings.
b) Adjust the installation location of the three (3) Desert Museum Palo
Verde along the front property line slightly so that the trees will not
visually line up.
c) Add plant materials sparingly to the boulder grouping located at the top
of the driveway.
d) Add a group of boulders to the "entry garden" located at the top of the
walkway.
e) Break up the strip of boulders proposed along the West Crestview Drive
to visually soften the spatial transition.
PLN 5. Walkway Shading. Relocate the Desert Museum Palo Verde proposed on the
south side of the front yard walkway more towards the pedestrian path for
shade.
PLN 6. Exterior/Landscape Lighting. Rearrange the pedestrian path lights alternately
on both sides of the walkway. Exterior/landscape lighting shall conform to the
requirements of the Outdoor Lighting Standards (PSZC Section 93.21.00).
PLN 7. Landscape Boulders. The proposed landscape boulders shall not be sourced
via on -site excavation or site alterations (excludes restoration work). The size
of the boulders must be varied, and the boulders shall be at least 24 inches in
size.
PLN 8. CVMSHCP Prohibited Plant Material. Replace the proposed Blackbrush
Acacia (Acacia rigidula) with a plant material that is included in the CVMSHCP
recommended plant material list (CVMSHCP Section 4.5 Land Use Adjacency
Guidelines, pages 4-178 through 4-180).
PLN 9. Native Plant Materials. Replace the proposed non-native plant materials with
native plant materials listed in the CVMSHCP Land Use Adjacency Guidelines
(PLN 9).
PLN 10. Submission of Revised Landscape Plan Required. Applicant shall submit a
revised landscape plan which addresses the conditions of approval above to
the Department of Planning Services for a final review.
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
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applicable:
A. 2022 California Residential Code
B. 2022 California Electrical Code
C. 2022 California Mechanical Code
D. 2022 California Plumbing Code
E. 2022 California Energy Code
F. 2022 California Fire Code
G. 2022 California Green Building Standards Code
BLDG 2. Any temporary building, trailer, commercial coach, etc. installed and/or used in
connection with a construction project shall comply with City Code.
BLDG 3. All development impact fees including but not limited to TUMF, CVMSHCP,
Sewer Connection/Agreements etc. and/or Public Arts shall be paid at time of
permit issuance.
BLDG 4. Separate permits shall be required for the pool enclosure and the installation
of solar panels; the enclosure shall be a minimum of 5 feet in height and non -
climbable.
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. Illegal grading activities are known to have been performed onsite in 2021
that disturbed areas greater than 30% slope that would otherwise have
been retained in accordance with City of Palm Springs Municipal Code
§93.13.00 (C.3). To the fullest extent possible, applicant will be required to
return the topography of the site to what it was before the illegal grading
activities subject to approval by the Department of Engineering Services.
Due to the known prior offense, a penalty fee will be applied to all
Engineering Services Department permit fees.
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ENG 2. The Engineering Services Department recommends deferral of off -site
improvement items (identified as "Deferred') at this time due to lack of full
improvements in the immediate area. The owner shall execute a street
improvement covenant agreeing to construct all required street
improvements upon the request of the City of Palm Springs City Engineer
at such time as deemed necessary. The covenant shall be executed and
notarized by the property owner(s) prior to approval of the Grading Plan or
issuance of grading or building permits. 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 covenant preparation fee in effect at the time
that the covenant is submitted shall be paid by the applicant.
ENG 3. 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 4. Submit street improvement plans prepared by a registered California civil
engineer to the Engineering Services Department. The plan(s) shall be
approved by the City Engineer prior to issuance of any encroachment or
building permits.
CRESTVIEW DRIVE
ENG 5. Dedicate an additional 10 feet to provide the ultimate half street right-of-way
width of 25 feet along the entire frontage. 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-way plan check fee shall be
paid by the applicant in effect at the time that the dedication is submitted.
ENG 6. Install a redwood header along the new edge of pavement located 18 feet
west of centerline.
ENG 7. Construct pavement with a minimum pavement section of 3 inches asphalt
concrete pavement over 4 inches crushed miscellaneous base with a
minimum subgrade of 24 inches at 95% relative compaction, or equal, from
edge of proposed redwood header to clean sawcut edge of pavement along
the entire frontage in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard
Drawing No. 110 and 300. (Additional pavement removal and replacement
may be required upon review of existing pavement cross -sections, and to
ensure grade breaks of the pavement cross-section do not occur within a
travel lane.) 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.
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ENG 8. Construct a 6 inch concrete driveway, unless otherwise approved by the
City Engineer, from the property line to the proposed redwood header
and/or clean sawcut edge of pavement.
ENG 9. Construct 2 inch asphalt concrete pavement over compacted native
subgrade or install appropriate landscaping and ground cover to provide
adequate dust control measures, meeting the approval of the Director of
Planning Services and City Engineer, from edge of pavement to property
line along the entire frontage, excluding approved driveway locations.
ENG 10. Remove the proposed redwood header located 18 feet west of centerline
and replace with a future 6-inch curb and gutter located 18 feet west of
centerline along the entire frontage, in accordance with City of Palm Springs
Standard Drawing No. 200 and 300. Deferred.
ENG 11. Remove the proposed driveway and replace with a future driveway
approach in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No.
201 A. Deferred.
ENG 12. Construct a future 5 feet wide sidewalk behind the proposed future curb
along the entire frontage in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard
Drawing No. 210. Deferred.
ENG 13. Construct pavement with a minimum pavement section of 3 inches asphalt
concrete pavement over 4 inches crushed miscellaneous base with a
minimum subgrade of 24 inches at 95% relative compaction, or equal, from
edge of proposed future gutter to clean sawcut edge of pavement along the
entire frontage in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing
No. 110 and 300. (Additional pavement removal and replacement may be
required upon review of existing pavement cross -sections, and to ensure
grade breaks of the pavement cross-section do not occur within a travel
lane.) 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. Deferred.
ENG 14. Remove and replace existing asphalt concrete pavement where required,
in accordance with applicable City standards.
ENG 15. All broken or off grade street improvements along the project frontage shall
be repaired or replaced.
SANITARY SEWER
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ENG 16. Pay the El Camino/Crestview sewer line extension area fee of $14,167 per
EDU in accordance with Resolution No. 24899. Fees shall be paid prior to
issuance of a building permit.
ENG 17. In accordance with City of Palm Springs Municipal Code 15.14.010,
applicant shall connect new building to a public sewer, unless an exemption
is granted by the Municipal Code, the City Manager, or the City Council.
Because the sewer mainline along the Crestview Drive centerline, is within
500 feet of the subject parcel, the applicant shall extend a public sewer
mainline in Crestview Drive to connect to the public sewer system.
ENG 18. All sanitary facilities shall be connected to the public sewer system. New
laterals shall not be connected at manholes.
ENG 19. Submit sewer improvement plans prepared by a California registered civil
engineer to the Engineering Services Department. The plan(s) shall be
approved by the City Engineer prior to issuance of any building permits.
ENG 20. All sewer mains constructed by the developer and to become part of the
City sewer system shall be digitally video recorded (Developer shall contact
City treatment plant facility for acceptable digital video format) and
submitted to the City for review prior to acceptance of the sewer system for
maintenance by the City. Any defects of the sewer main shall be removed,
replaced, or repaired to the satisfaction of the City Engineer prior to
acceptance.
ENG 21. Costs associated with design and construction of the off -site sewer
extension may be reimbursed, pursuant to a Sewer Construction Refund
Agreement approved by the City Council, in accordance with the policies
established by Resolution 13773, and amended by Resolution 15975.
Following completion and acceptance of the off -site sewer extension by the
City Engineer, if reimbursement is requested in writing by the applicant, the
applicant shall submit a formal request for preparation of a Sewer
Construction Refund Agreement and a $2,500 deposit for City staff time
associated with the preparation of the Sewer Construction Refund
Agreement, including City Attorney fees. The applicant shall be responsible
for payment of all associated staff time and expenses necessary in the
preparation and processing of the Sewer Construction Refund Agreement
with the City Council, and shall submit additional deposits as necessary
when requested by the City, which are included in the amount that may be
reimbursed to the applicant through the Sewer Construction Refund
Agreement. The Sewer Construction Refund Agreement is subject to the
City Council's review and approval at a Public Hearing, and its approval is
not guaranteed nor implied by this condition.
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ENG 22. Upon completion of the construction of public sewer lines, an as -built
drawing in digital format shall be provided to the City as required by the City
Engineer, if the sewer was not constructed in accordance with the original
approved sewer plans.
GRADING
ENG 23. Submit a Precise Grading Plan prepared by a California licensed civil
engineer to the Engineering Services Department for review and approval.
If the overall project grading volumes are less than 50 cubic yards and the
project does not involve a hillside lot as defined by City of Palm Springs
Zoning Code 93.13.00, then the plan does not need to be prepared by a
licensed professional unless determined otherwise by the City Engineer.
The plan shall be approved by the City Engineer prior to grading permit
issuance.
a. A Fugitive Dust Control Plan shall be prepared by the applicant
and/or its grading contractor and submitted to the Engineering Services
Department for review and approval. The applicant and/or its grading
contractor shall be required to comply with Chapter 8.50 of the City of Palm
Springs Municipal Code, and shall be required to utilize one or more
"Coachella Valley Best Available Control Measures" as identified in the
Coachella Valley Fugitive Dust Control Handbook for each fugitive dust
source such that the applicable performance standards are met. The
applicant's or its contractor's Fugitive Dust Control Plan shall be prepared
by staff that has completed the South Coast Air Quality Management District
(AQMD) Coachella Valley Fugitive Dust Control Class. The applicant and/or
its grading contractor shall provide the Engineering Services Department
with current and valid Certificate(s) of Completion from AQMD for staff that
have completed the required training. For information on attending a
Fugitive Dust Control Class and information on the Coachella Valley
Fugitive Dust Control Handbook and related "PM10" Dust Control issues,
please contact AQMD at (909) 396-3752, or at http://www.AQMD.gov. A
Fugitive Dust Control Plan, in conformance with the Coachella Valley
Fugitive Dust Control Handbook, shall be submitted to and approved by the
Engineering Services Department prior to approval of the Grading plan.
b. The first submittal of the Grading Plan shall include the following
information: a copy of final approved conformed copy of Conditions of
Approval; a copy of a final approved conformed copy of the Site Plan; a
copy of current Title Report; a copy of Soils Report; and a copy of the
associated Hydrology Study/Report.
ENG 24. 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
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Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, Tribal Historic Preservation Officer
or Tribal Archaeologist (a copy of the written approval must be provided to
the City). The applicant shall contact the Tribal Historic Preservation Officer
or the Tribal Archaeologist at ACBCI-THPO cDaguacaliente.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 25. 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 after issuance of Grading Permit
and immediately prior to commencement of grading operations.
ENG 26. 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 27. 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 28. Drainage swales shall be provided adjacent to all curbs and sidewalks to
keep nuisance water from entering the public streets, roadways, or gutters.
ENG 29. 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) at the time of issuance of grading permit for mitigation
measures for erosion/blowsand relating to this property and development.
ENG 30. 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 31. The applicant shall provide all necessary geotechnical/soils inspections and
testing in accordance with the Geotechnical/Soils Report prepared for the
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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 theproject. Prior
to issuance of Building Permits.
ENG 32. 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 33. 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. OranCcD-cdfa.ca.gov.
DRAINAGE
ENG 34. 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).
ENG 35. 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
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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 36. The applicant shall accept and convey all stormwater runoff across the
property and conduct the runoff to an approved drainage structure. On -site
retention may be allowed on that portion of the property where historically,
stormwater runoff is conveyed. All on -site grade slopes shall not be less
than 0.5%. If onsite retention is utilized, retention basin calculations shall be
provided to the City Engineer.
ENG 37. The project is subject to flood
The acreage drainage fee at
accordance with Resolution No
of a building permit.
GENERAL
control and drainage implementation fees.
the present time is $8,651.15 per acre in
. 15189. Fees shall be paid prior to issuance
ENG 38. 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 39. All proposed utility lines shall be installed underground.
ENG 40. The record property owner shall enter into a covenant agreeing to
underground all of the existing overhead utilities required by the Municipal
Code in the future upon request of the City of Palm Springs City Engineer
at such time as deemed necessary. The covenant shall be executed and
notarized by the property owner and submitted to the City Engineer prior to
issuance of a grading permit. 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 covenant preparation fee in effect at the time that the
covenant is submitted shall be paid by the applicant.
ENG 41. 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 42. 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
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data to be submitted to the City may be authorized, upon prior approval by
the City Engineer.
ENG 43. 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 44. 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 45. 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.
ENG 46. This property is subject to the Coachella Valley Multiple Species Habitat
Conservation Plan Local Development Mitigation Fee (CVMSHCP-LDMF).
The LDMF shall be paid prior to issuance of Building Permit.
MAP
ENG 47. The applicant shall demonstrate that the parcel, as shown, was formed in
compliance with local and State laws in effect at the time of formation. If the
parcel was not so formed, the applicant shall submit to the Engineering
Services Department a Certificate of Compliance, prepared by either a
Registered Civil Engineer or a Licensed Land Surveyor. This condition shall
be complied with before any grading or building permits will be issued.
TRAFFIC
ENG 48. 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 49. 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.
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ENG 50. 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.
FID 3. Conditions of Approval — "Conditions of Approval" received from the Palm
Springs Planning Department must be submitted with each plan set. Failure to
submit will result in a delay of plan approval.
FID 4. Plans and Permits:
Permits and 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
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
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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: 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 13'-6". Fire Department access roads shall have an
all-weather driving surface and support a minimum weight of 73,000 lbs.
FID 6. High Fire Area Requirements: Design to 2022 CBC Chapter 7A— CRC Section
R327.
FID 7. Required access: Exterior doors and openings required by this code or the
California Building Code shall be maintained readily accessible for emergency
access by the fire department. An approved access walkway leading from fire
apparatus access roads to exterior openings shall be provided when required
by the fire code official.
FID 8. NFPA 13D Fire Sprinklers Required: An automatic fire sprinkler system is
required. Only a C-16 licensed fire sprinkler contractor shall perform system
design and installation. System to be designed and installed in accordance
with NFPA standard 13D, 2022 Editions, as modified by local ordinance.
FID 9. Residential Smoke Alarms Required: Shall be interconnected so that
operation of any smoke alarm or fire sprinkler flow switch causes all smoke
alarms within the dwelling & guest house to sound and activate the exterior
horn/strobe.
END OF CONDITIONS
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