HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Resolution _6108- Case 3.3399 MAJRESOLUTION NO. 6108
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING CASE NO. 3.3399-MAJ FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A TIRE SALES AND
INSTALLATION COMMERCIAL BUILDING AT 4817
EAST RAMON ROAD.
WHEREAS, Dan Wainright (the "Applicant") of America's Tire has filed an application
with the City pursuant to Section 94.04.00 of the Palm Springs Zoning Code (PSZC) for
a Major Architectural application to allow the construction of a 6,947 square foot retail
store for the sale and installation of tires at 4817 East Ramon Road, Zone W-M-1,
Section 19, APN: 680-101-003, -005, -023; and
WHEREAS, on December 21, 2009, the Architectural Advisory Committee (AAC)
reviewed the proposed project and voted 6-0 to recommend approval to the Planning
Commission; and
WHEREAS, on January 13, 2010, a public meeting for a Major Architectural application
3.3399-MAJ was held by the Planning Commission in accordance with applicable law;
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 Section 15332 of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) Guidelines, this project is Categorically Exempt from environmental
assessment because the project involves new construction of a store not involving the
use of significant amounts of hazardous substances, and not exceeding 10,000 square
feet in floor area.
Section 2: Section 94.04.00(D) of the PSZC provides guidelines for the Architectural
review of development projects. Conformance is evaluated, based on consideration of
the following:
1. Site layout, orientation, location of structures and relationship to one
another and to open spaces and topography. Definition of pedestrian and
vehicular areas, i.e., sidewalks as distinct from parking areas,
Access throughout the proposed project is designed according to the requirements of
the Palm Springs Zoning Code and ADA rules, including accessible pathways,
handicapped parking spaces and vehicular access. The building is oriented on the site
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in a balanced manner to allow for a good circulation and safe ingress and egress to
Ramon Road,
2. Harmonious relationship with existing and proposed adjoining
developments and in the context of the immediate neighborhood /
community, avoiding both excessive variety and monotonous repetition,
but allowing similarity of style, if warranted;
The surrounding developments consist of one and two story commercial and industrial
buildings. The proposed development is a one story industrial use that is consistent
with surrounding properties.
3. Maximum height, area, setbacks and overall mass, as well as parts of
any structure (buildings, walls, screens, towers or signs) and effective
concealment of all mechanical equipment;
The building is proposed at a height of twenty-six feet and four inches which is below
the maximum allowable height of thirty feet. All rooftop mechanical equipment will be
screened by a parapet wall. The project conforms to the required setbacks and is under
the maximum building coverage permitted by the Zoning Code.
4. Building design, materials and colors to be sympathetic with desert
surroundings; AND
5. Harmony of materials, colors and composition of those elements of a
structure, including overhangs, roofs, and substructures, which are visible
simultaneously; AND
6. Consistency of composition and treatment,
The proposed building is a simple design with various materials that include split face
and burnished block, steel canopies and aluminum store front. The colors include
mainly light tan and gray with a red band around the upper fagade of the building. The
proposed color palette reflects soft tones that can be found in the surrounding
mountains and desert vegetation. The building is oriented to utilize good solar control
with a consistent composition of architectural overhangs and projections.
7. Location and type of planting, with regard for desert climate conditions.
Preservation of specimen and landmark trees upon a site, with proper
irrigation to insure maintenance of all plant materials, -
The vacant site contains a scattering of indigenous insignificant shrubbery. There are
no specimen trees to preserve. The landscape design proposes drought tolerant trees,
shrubs and groundcover. Emitters will deliver water to each individual plant, thereby
practicing water efficient irrigation methods.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, based upon the foregoing, the Planning
Commission hereby approves Major Architectural application (Case 3.3399-MAJ),
subject to those conditions set forth in the attached Exhibit A, which are to be satisfied
unless otherwise specified.
ADOPTED this 13th day of January, 2010.
AYES: 6, Scott, Hudson, Munger, Donenfeld, Caffery and Chair Cohen
NOES: None.
ABSENT: 1, Conrad
ABSTAIN: None.
ATTEST:
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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
RESOLUTION NO. 6108
EXHIBIT A
Case 3.3399 MAJ
America's Tire
4817 East Ramon Road
January 13, 2010
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Before final acceptance of the project, all conditions listed below shall be completed to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer, the Director of Planning Services, the Director of
Building and Safety, the Chief of Police, the Fire Chief or their designee, depending on
which department recommended the condition.
Any agreements, easements or covenants required to be entered into shall be in a form
approved by the City Attorney.
ADMINISTRATIVE CONDITIONS
ADM 1. Protect -Description. This approval is for the project described per Case
3.3399-MAJ, except as modified by the conditions below.
ADM 2. Reference Documents. The site shall be developed and maintained in
accordance with the approved plans, including site plans, architectural
elevations, exterior materials and colors, landscaping, and grading on file in
the Planning Division, except as modified by the conditions below.
ADM 3. Conform to all Codes and Regulations. The project shall conform to the
conditions contained herein, all applicable regulations of the Palm Springs
Zoning Ordinance, Municipal Code, and any other City County, State and
Federal Codes, ordinances, resolutions and laws that may apply.
ADM 4. Minor Deviations. The Director of Planning or designee may approve minor
deviations to the project description and approved plans in accordance with
the provisions of the Palm Springs Zoning Code.
ADM 5. Indemnification. The owner shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the
City of Palm Springs, its agents, officers, and employees from any claim,
action, or proceeding against the City of Palm Springs or its agents, officers
or employees to attach, set aside, void or annul, an approval of the City of
Palm Springs, its legislative body, advisory agencies, or administrative
officers concerning Case 3.3399-MAJ. The City of Palm Springs will promptly
notify the applicant of any such claim, action, or proceeding against the City
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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. Approval of the Major Architectural Application
(MAJ) shall be valid for a period of two (2) years from the effective date of the
approval. Extensions of time may be granted by the Planning Commission
upon demonstration of good cause.
ADM 8. Right to Appeal. Decisions of an administrative officer or agency of the City
of Palm Springs may be appealed in accordance with Municipal Code
Chapter 2.05.00. Permits will not be issued until the appeal period has
concluded.
ADM 9. Public Art Fees. This project shall be subject to Chapters 2.24 and 3.37 of
the Municipal Code regarding public art. The project shall either provide
public art or payment of an in lieu fee. In the case of the in -lieu fee, the fee
shall be based upon the total building permit valuation as calculated pursuant
to the valuation table in the Uniform Building Code, the fee being 112% for
commercial projects or 114% for residential projects with first $100,000 of total
building permit valuation for individual single-family units exempt. Should the
public art be located on the project site, said location shall be reviewed and
approved by the Director of Planning and Zoning and the Public Arts
Commission, and the property owner shall enter into a recorded agreement to
maintain the art work and protect the public rights of access and viewing.
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ADM 10. Comply with City Noise Ordinance_ . This use shall comply with the provisions
of Section 11.74 Noise Ordinance of the Palm Springs Municipal Code.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT CONDITIONS
ENV1 Coachella Valley Multiple -Species Habitat Conservation Plan (CVMSHCP)
Local Development Permit Fee (LDMF) required. All projects within the City
of Palm Springs are subject to payment of the CVMSHCP LDMF prior to the
issuance of certificate of occupancy.
ENV2 Notice of Exemption. The project is exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA); therefore, an administrative fee of $64 shall be submitted
by the applicant in the form of a money order or a cashier's check payable to
the Riverside County Clerk within two business days of the Commission's
final action on the project. This fee shall be submitted by the City to the
County Clerk with the Notice of Exemption. Action on this application shall
not be considered final until such fee is paid (projects that are Categorically
Exempt from CEQA).
PLANNING DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS
PLN 1. Outdoor Lighting Conformance. Exterior lighting plans, including a
photometric site plan showing the project's conformance with Section
93.21.00 Outdoor Lighting Standards of the Palm Springs Zoning ordinance,
shall be submitted for approval by the Department of Planning prior to
issuance of a building permit. Manufacturer's cut sheets of all exterior lighting
on the building and in the landscaping shall be included. If lights are proposed
to be mounted on buildings, down -lights shall be utilized. No lighting of
hillsides is permitted.
PLN 2. Water Efficient Landscaping Conformance. The project is subject to the
Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (Chapter 8.60.00) of the Palm Springs
Municipal Code. The applicant shall submit a landscape and irrigation plan to
the Director of Planning for review and approval prior to the issuance of a
building permit. Landscape plans shall be wet stamped and approved by the
Riverside County Agricultural Commissioner's Office prior to submittal. Refer
to Chapter 8.60 of the Municipal Code for specific requirements.
PLN 3. Sian Applications Required. No signs are approved by this action. Separate
approval and permits shall be required for all signs in accordance with Zoning
Ordinance Section 93.20.00.
PLN 4. Flat Roof Requirements. Roof materials on flat roofs must conform to
California Title 24 thermal standards for "Cool Roofs". Such roofs must have
a minimum initial thermal emittance of 0.75 and minimum initial solar
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reflectance of 0.70. Only matte (non-specular) roofing is allowed in colors
such as off-white, beige or tan. Bright white should be avoided where
possible.
PLN 5. Maintenance of Awnin s & Pro'ections. All awnings shall be maintained and
periodically cleaned.
PLN 6. Screen Roof -mounted Equipment. All roof mounted mechanical equipment
shall be screened per the requirements of Section 93.03.00 of the Zoning
Ordinance.
PLN 7. Surface Mounted Downspouts „Prohibited. No exterior downspouts shall be
permitted on any facade on the proposed building(s) that are visible from
adjacent streets or residential and commercial areas.
PLN 8. Exterior Alarms & Audio Systems. No sirens, outside paging or any type of
signalization will be permitted, except approved alarm systems.
PLN 9. Outside Storage Prohibited. No outside storage of any kind shall be
permitted except as approved as a part of the proposed plan.
PLN 10. No off -site Parking. Vehicles associated with the operation of the proposed
development including company vehicles or employees vehicles shall not be
permitted to park off the proposed building site unless a parking management
plan has been approved.
POLICE DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS
POL 1. Developer shall comply with Section II of Chapter 8.04 "Building Security
Codes" of the Palm Springs Municipal Code.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS
BLD 1. Prior to any construction on -site, all appropriate permits must be secured.
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS
STREETS
ENG 1. Any improvements within the public right-of-way require a City of Palm Springs
Encroachment Permit.
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ENG 2. Submit street improvement plans prepared by
engineer to the Engineering Division. The plans
Engineer prior to issuance of any building permits.
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a registered California civil
shall be approved by the City
ENG 3. Dedicate an additional 10 feet of right-of-way as necessary to extend the
eastbound right -turn lane along the project frontage.
ENG 4. Remove existing street improvements as necessary to construct a 28 feet wide
driveway approach located approximately 40 feet west of the eastern property
line of the project site, in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing
No. 201.
ENG 5. Remove the existing driveway approach and replace with street improvements in
accordance with applicable City standards.
ENG 6. Remove and reconstruct existing street improvements as necessary to extend
the eastbound right -turn lane approximately 60 feet in accordance with applicable
City standards.
ENG 7. Construct pavement with a minimum pavement section of 5 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 gutter to clean sawcut edge of pavement along the project frontage, in
accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 110 and 347. 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 8. All broken or off grade street improvements shall be repaired or replaced.
ON -SITE
ENG 9. The minimum pavement section for all on -site pavement shall be 2YZ 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.
SANITARY SEWER
ENG 10, All sanitary facilities shall be connected to the public sewer system.
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ENG 11. Submit a Precise Grading and Paving Plan prepared by a California registered
civil engineer to the Engineering Division for review and approval. The Precise
Grading and Paving Plan shall be approved by the City Engineer prior to
issuance of grading permit. A Fugitive Dust Control Plan shall be prepared by the
applicant and/or its grading contractor and submitted to the Engineering Division
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 Division with
current and valid Certificate(s) of Completion from AQMD for staff that has
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 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 Division prior to approval of the
Precise Grading and Paving plan.
a) The first submittal of the Precise Grading and Paving 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; a copy of the associated
Hydrology Study/Report; and a copy of the project -specific Water Quality
Management Plan.
ENG 12. Prior to approval of a Grading Plan or issuance of a Grading Permit, the applicant
shall obtain written approval to proceed with construction from the Agua Caliente
Band of Cahuilla Indians, Tribal Historic Preservation Officer or Tribal
Archaeologist. The applicant shall contact the Tribal Historic Preservation Officer
or the Tribal Archaeologist at (760) 699-6800, 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 13. In accordance with an approved PM-10 Dust Control Plan, perimeter fencing
shall be installed. Fencing shall have screening that is tan in color; green
screening will not be allowed. Perimeter fencing shall be installed after issuance
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of Grading Permit, and immediately prior to commencement of grading
operations.
ENG 14. 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 15. 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 16. Drainage swales shall be provided adjacent to all curbs and sidewalks to keep
nuisance water from entering the public streets, roadways, or gutters.
ENG 17. 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 Division with the first submittal of a grading
plan.
ENG 18. The applicant shall provide all necessary geotechnicallsoils inspections and
testing in accordance with the GeotechnicallSoils 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
GeotechnicallSoils Report prepared for the project. Documentation of all
compaction and other soils testing are to be provided. No certificate of
occupancy will be issued until the required certification is provided to the City
Engineer.
ENG 19. In cooperation with the Riverside County 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" (RIFA Form CA-1) prior to approval of the Grading Plan. The
California Department of Food and Agriculture office is located at 73-710 Fred
Waring Drive, Palm Desert (Phone: 760-776-8208).
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ENG 20. A Final Project -Specific Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) shall be
submitted to and approved by the City Engineer prior to issuance of a grading or
building permit. The WQMP shall address the implementation of operational Best
Management Practices (BMP's) necessary to accommodate nuisance water and
storm water runoff from the site. Direct release of nuisance water to the adjacent
property or public streets is prohibited. Construction of operational BMP's shall
be incorporated into the Precise Grading and Paving Plan.
ENG 21. Prior to issuance of any grading or building permits, the property owner shall
record a "Covenant and Agreement" with the County -Clerk Recorder or other
instrument on a standardized form to inform future property owners of the
requirement to implement the approved Final Project -Specific WQMP. Other
alternative instruments for requiring implementation of the approved Final
Project -Specific WQMP include: requiring the implementation of the Final
Project -Specific WQMP in Property Owner Association Covenants, Conditions,
and Restrictions (CC&R's); formation of Landscape, Lighting and Maintenance
Districts, Assessment Districts or Community Service Areas responsible for
implementing the Final Project -Specific WQMP; or equivalent. Alternative
instruments must be approved by the City Engineer prior to the issuance of any
grading or building permits.
ENG 22. Prior to issuance of certificate of occupancy, the applicant shall:
a) Demonstrate that all structural BMP's have been constructed and installed in
conformance with approved plans and specifications;
b) Demonstrate that applicant is prepared to implement all non-structural BMP's
included in the approved Final Project -Specific WQMP, conditions of
approval, or grading/building permit conditions: and,
c) Demonstrate that an adequate number of copies of the approved Final
Project -Specific WQMP are available for the future owners/occupants (where
applicable).
DRAINAGE
ENG 23. 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.
ENG 24. Direct release of on -site nuisance water or stormwater runoff shall not be
permitted to Ramon Road. Provisions for the interception of nuisance water from
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entering adjacent public streets from the project site shall be provided through
the use of a minor storm drain system that collects and conveys nuisance water
to landscape or parkway areas, and in only a stormwater runoff condition, pass
runoff directly to the streets through parkway or under sidewalk drains.
ENG 25. This project will be required to install measures in accordance with applicable
National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Best Management
Practices (BMP's) included as part of the NPDES Permit issued for the
Whitewater River Region from the Colorado River Basin Regional Water Quality
Control Board (RWQCB). The applicant is advised that installation of BMP's,
including mechanical or other means for pre -treating stormwater runoff, will be
required by regulations imposed by the RWQCB. It shall be the applicant's
responsibility to design and install appropriate BMP's, in accordance with the
NPDES Permit, that effectively intercept and pre -treat stormwater runoff from the
project site, prior to release to the City's municipal separate storm sewer system
("MS4"), to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and the RWQCB. Such
measures shall be designed and installed on -site; and provisions for perpetual
maintenance of the measures shall be provided to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer, including provisions in Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions
(CC&R's) required for the development (if any).
ENG 26. 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.
GENERAL
ENG 27. 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. The developer shall be responsible for removing, grinding,
paving and/or overlaying existing asphalt concrete pavement of off -site streets as
required by and at the discretion of the City Engineer, including additional
pavement repairs to pavement repairs made by utility companies for utilities
installed for the benefit of the proposed development (i.e. Desert Water Agency,
Southern California Edison, Southern California Gas Company, Time Warner,
Verizon, etc.). Multiple excavations, trenches, and other street cuts within
existing asphalt concrete pavement of off -site streets required by the proposed
development may require complete grinding and asphalt concrete overlay of the
affected off -site streets, at the discretion of the City Engineer. The pavement
condition of the existing off -site streets shall be returned to a condition equal to or
better than existed prior to construction of the proposed development.
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ENG 29. All existing utilities shall be shown on the improvement plans required for the
project. The existing and proposed service laterals shall be shown from the main
line to the property line.
ENG 30. Upon approval of any improvement plan by the City Engineer, the improvement
plan shall be provided to the City in digital format, consisting of a DWG
(AutoCAD 2004 drawing file), DXF (AutoCAD ASCII drawing exchange file), and
PDF (Adobe Acrobat 6.0 or greater) formats. Variation of the type and format of
the digital data to be submitted to the City may be authorized, upon prior
approval of the City Engineer.
ENG 31. The original improvement plans prepared for the proposed development and
approved by the City Engineer shall be documented with record drawing "as -
built" information and returned to the Engineering Division 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 32. Nothing shall be constructed or planted in the comer cut-off area of any
intersection or driveway which does or will exceed the height required to maintain
0 an appropriate sight distance per City of Palm Springs 'Zoning Code Section
93.02.00, D.
ENG 33. 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 34. 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.
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ENG 35. An application for a Lot Line Adjustment of the existing parcels identified as
Assessor's Parcel No. (APN) 680-101-003, APN 680-101-005, and APN 680-
101-023 shall be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer prior to
issuance of a building permit. The commercial building and associated parking
areas shall be located on a single parcel. 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 36. A minimum of 48 inches of clearance for handicap accessibility shall be provided
on public sidewalks or pedestrian paths of travel within the development.
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ENG 37. Install a 24 inch stop sign, stop bar, and "STOP" legend for traffic exiting the
development onto Ramon Road in accordance with City of Palm Springs
Standard Drawing Nos. 620-625.
ENG 38. All damaged, destroyed, or modified pavement legends, traffic control devices,
signing, striping, and street lights, associated with the proposed development
shall be replaced as required by the City Engineer prior to issuance of a
Certificate of Occupancy.
ENG 39. 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 for Streets and Highways, dated September 26,
2006, or subsequent editions in force at the time of construction.
ENG 40. 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. Fire Department Conditions are based on the 2007 California Fire Code.
These conditions are subject to final plan check and review. Initial fire
department conditions have been determined on the site plan received
November 17, 2009. Additional requirements may be required at that time
based on revisions to site plans.
FID 2. Combustible Storage (CFC 315.3): Outside storage of combustible
materials shall not be located within 10 feet (3048 mm) of a property line.
FID 3. Storage Height in Open Areas (CFC 315.3.2): Storage in open areas shall
not exceed 8 feet in height.
FID 4. Roadway Dimensions: Private streets shall have a minimum width of at least
20 feet, pursuant to California Fire Code 503.2.1 however, a greater width for
private streets may be required by the City engineer to address traffic
engineering, parking, and other issues. The Palm Springs Fire Department
requirements for two-way private streets, is a minimum width of 24 feet,
unless otherwise allowed by the City engineer.
FID 5. Buildings and Facilities (CFC 503.1.1): Approved fire apparatus access
roads shall be provided for every facility, building or portion of a building
hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction. The fire
apparatus access road shall comply with the requirements of this section and
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shall extend to within 150 feet (45 720 mm) of all portions of the facility and all
portions of the exterior walls of the first story of the building as measured by
an approved route around the exterior of the building or facility.
FID 6. Surface (CFC 503.2.3): Fire apparatus access roads shall be designed and
maintained to support the imposed loads of fire apparatus (73,000 lbs. GVW)
and shall be surfaced so as to provide all-weather driving capabilities.
FID 7. Turning radius (CFC 503.2.4): The required turning radius of a fire
apparatus access road shall be determined by the fire code official. Fire
access road turns and corners shall be designed with a minimum inner radius
of 25 feet and an outer radius of 43 feet throughout the entire storage facility.
Radius must be concentric.
FID 8. Fire Lane Marking (CFC 503.3): Approved signs or other approved notices
shall be provided for fire apparatus access roads to identify such roads or
prohibit the obstruction thereof. Signs or notices shall be maintained in a
clean and legible condition at all times and be replaced or repaired when
necessary to provide adequate visibility.
FID 9. Premises Identification (CFC 505.1): New and existing buildings shall have
approved address numbers, building numbers or approved building
identification placed in a position that is plainly legible and visible from the
street or road fronting the property. These numbers shall contrast with their
background. Address numbers shall be Arabic numerals or alphabet letters.
Numbers shall be a minimum of 4" high with a minimum stroke width of 0.5".
FID 10. Plot Plan: Prior to completion of the project, a 8.5"x11" plot plan shall be
provided to the fire department. This shall clearly show all access points & fire
hydrants.
FID 11. 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 of an approved type and shall contain keys to
gain necessary access as required by the fire code official.
Secured emergency access gates serving apartment, town home or
condominium complex courtyards must provide a key box in addition to
association or facility locks. The nominal height of Knox lock box installations
shall be 5 feet above grade. Location and installation of Knox key boxes must
be approved by the fire code official.
FID 12. Key Box Contents: The Knox key box shall contain keys to all areas of
ingress/egress, alarm rooms, fire sprinkler riser/equipment rooms, mechanical
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rooms, elevator rooms, elevator controls, plus a card containing the
emergency contact people and phone numbers for the building/complex.
FID 13. Fire Hydrant Flow and Number of Fire Hydrants (CFC 508.5): Fire
hydrants shall be provided in accordance with CFC Appendix 111-13 for the
protection of buildings, or portions of buildings, hereafter constructed. The
required fire hydrant flow for this project is 1500 GPM with fire sprinklers. Fire
flow will be determined as per (CFC Appendix B) and one available fire
hydrant must be within 250 feet from any point on your lot street frontage.
(CFC Appendix C)
FID 14. Operational Fire Hydrant(s) (CFC 508.1, 508.5.1 & 1412.1): Operational
fire hydrant(s) shall be installed within 250 feet of all combustible
construction. They shall be installed and made serviceable prior to and
during construction. No landscape planting, walls, or fencing is permitted
within 3 feet of fire hydrants, except ground cover plantings.
FID 15. Water Plan (CFC 501.3 & 901.2): A water plan for on -site and off -site is
required and shall include underground private fire main for fire sprinkler
riser(s), public fire hydrant(s), Double Check Detector Assembly, Fire
Department Connection and associated valves.
FID 16. Identification (CFC 510.1): Fire protection equipment shall be identified in an
approved manner. Rooms containing controls for air-conditioning systems,
sprinkler risers and valves, or other fire detection, suppression or control
elements shall be identified for the use of the fire department. Approved signs
required to identify fire protection equipment and equipment location, shall be
constructed of durable materials, permanently installed and readily visible.
FID 17. NFPA 13 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 13, 2002 Edition, except the seismic bracing and restraints shall
comply with NFPA 13, 2007 Edition using Cp of 0.74 and Ur Ratio of 200. No
portion of the fire sprinkler system shall be installed prior to plan approval.
Prior to final approval of the installation, contractor shall submit a completed
Contractors Material and Test Certificate for Aboveground Piping to the Fire
Department. (16.1 NFPA 13, 2002 Edition and 10.10 NFPA 24, 2002 Edition)
FID 18. Audible Water Flow Alarms (CFC 903.4.2): An approved audible sprinkler
flow alarm (Wheelock horn/strobe # MT4-115-WH-VFR with WBB back box or
equal) shall be provided on the exterior of the building in an approved
location. An approved audible sprinkler flow alarm (Wheelock horn/strobe #
MT4-115-WH-VFR with WBB back box or equal) to alert the occupants shall
be provided in the interior of the building in a normally occupied location.
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FID 19. Valve and Water -Flow Monitoring (CFC 903.4): All valves controlling the
fire sprinkler system water supply, and all water -flow switches, shall be
electrically monitored. All control valves shall be locked in the open position.
Valve and water -flow alarm and trouble signals shall be distinctly different and
shall be automatically transmitted to an approved central station.
FID 20. Fire Extinguisher Requirements (CFC 906): Provide one 2-A:10-B:C
portable fire extinguisher for every 75 feet of floor or grade travel distance for
normal hazards. Show proposed extinguisher locations on the plans.
Extinguishers shall be mounted in a visible, accessible location 3 to 5 feet
above floor level. Preferred location is in the path of exit travel or near an exit
door.
FID 21. Fire Hydrant & FDC Location (CFC 912.2): A public commercial fire hydrant
is required within 30 feet of the Fire Department Connection (FDC). Fire Hose
must be protected from vehicular traffic and shall not cross roadways, streets,
railroad tracks or driveways or areas subject to flooding or hazardous material
or liquid releases.
FID 22. Fire Department Connections (CFC 912.2.1 & 912.3): Fire Department
connections shall be visible and accessible, have two 2.5 inch NST female
inlets, and have an approved check valve located as close to the FDC as
possible. All FDC's shall have KNOX locking protective caps. Contact the
fire prevention secretary at 760-323-8186 for a KNOX application form.
FID 23. Fire Alarm System: Fire alarm system is required and installation shall
comply with the requirements of NFPA 72, 2002 Edition.
FID 24. High Piled Storage: If materials to be stored are anticipated to exceed 12
feet in height, additional requirements will be required. All high piled storage
shall comply with Chapter 23 in the 2007 CFC. Contact the fire department
plans examiner for more detailed requirements.
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