HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Resolution _6119- Case 3.3398- MAJ PSUSD Operations CenterRESOLUTION NO.6119
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A
MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND APPROVING
CASE NUMBER 3.3398-MAJ FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
TWO BUILDINGS TO HOUSE THE PALM SPRINGS UNIFIED
SCHOOL DISTRICT'S SERVICE AND OPERATIONS
CENTER, AND ASSOCIATED LANDSCAPING AND PARKING;
EAST OF GENE AUTRY TRAIL, NORTH OF MISSION DRIVE,
WEST OF SAN JOAQUIN DRIVE AND SOUTH OF THE
ESCENA PROJECT.
WHEREAS, The Palm Springs Unified School District (PSUSD, also referenced as the
District), "Applicant", has filed an application with the City, pursuant to Section 94.04.00
of the Zoning Code, for a Major Architectural Application (Case No. 3.3398-MAI), to
allow the construction of two buildings that will total approximately 96,963 square feet in
size, parking and landscaping, to house the District's maintenance and operations, food
service, storage, warehouse space, reprographics, parking and maintenance on 12.3
acres located east of Gene Autry Trail, north of Mission Drive, west of San Joaquin
Drive and south of the Escena project; and
WHEREAS, on November 23, 2009, the Architectural Advisory Committee (AAC)
reviewed the proposed project and voted 6-0 to recommend approval to the Planning
Commission; and
WHEREAS, notice of public hearing of the Planning Commission of the City of Palm
Springs to consider Case No. 3.3398-MAJ was given in accordance with applicable law;
and
WHEREAS, on February 10, 2010, a meeting 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, all written and oral testimony presented,
THE PLANNING COMMISSION HEREBY FINDS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: The Planning Commission has reviewed this project under the provisions
of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and determined that the project had
the potential for significant impacts, but that the impacts would not be significant in this
case because project modifications and mitigation measures incorporated into the Draft
Mitigated Negative Declaration (DMND), will reduce impacts to less than significant
levels.
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:
9. 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 lot areas, -
Access throughout the proposed project is designed according to the requirements of
the Uniform Building Code and ADA rules, including accessible pathways, handicapped
parking spaces and vehicular access. The site is relatively flat and safe traffic
circulation is provided around the buildings. Visitor parking will be limited to the front
portion of the site.
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 proposed building is harmonious with the site; the proposed design is contemporary
architecture that uses desert tone colors and materials. The design of the facility is
similar to the desired architectural style that the City of Palm Springs is famous for; the
landscape design and plant materials are appropriate, not only for the location but also
for the harsh desert environment. The scale of the new construction will not overwhelm
the existing development in the surrounding neighborhood; therefore it will be
harmonious with the immediate vicinity.
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 proposed maximum height of the building is less than forty feet; the building
setbacks are in excess of the requirements of the Palm Springs Zoning Code. Parking
is adequate; the proposed landscape provides adequate screening and shading; and all
mechanical equipment will be concealed from all public right-of-ways.
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
&. Consistency of composition and treatment, -
The building is designed in a contemporary style utilizing "tilt -up" construction methods
for the main warehouse/shop areas. Areas of glass at the offices and lobbies are
integrated with various horizontal solar shading devices. The loading dock area is also
Provided with a wide cantilevered roof overhang. The main building is oriented with the
front facing southwest and the service yard/loading docks facing northeast.
The project proposes a highly articulated fagade with architectural detailing on all four
sides of the building. Multiple colors, including dark grey and light tan tones are
proposed on the large tilt -up panels. Natural -finish aluminum is proposed on canopies
and curtainwall systems, and accent areas of a muted green are proposed on the
insulated metal panel elements.
The secondary building on the site contains a vehicle service garage and grounds
maintenance repair shop. This building is proposed as a CMU split face building with
aluminum overhang projections and factory finished steel paneling in select areas. The
color palette matches the main building.
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 conceptual landscape design is a typical desert type landscape that is able to
survive the harsh climate conditions of the desert. Some of the proposed trees include
Chaste Tree, Honey Mesquite, Moraine Honeylocust, Bottle Tree, Rosewood,
Shoestring Acacia and various other palm trees. In addition to the trees, there are
shrubs and grasses, accents, groundcovers, boulders and cobble stone. The proposed
plants are drought tolerant, and where required, emitters will deliver water to each
individual plant.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, based upon the foregoing, the Planning
Commission hereby adopts the Mitigated Negative Declaration and approves Major
Architectural Application Case No. 3.3398 — MAJ for the construction of the Palm
Springs Unified School District's Operations and Service Center, subject to those
conditions set forth in Exhibit A, which are to be satisfied unless otherwise specified.
ADOPTED this 101h day of February, 2010
AYES: 4, Vice Chair Caffery, Munger, Donenfeld and Chair Cohen
NOES: None.
ABSENT: 3, Conrad, Scott and Hudson
ABSTAIN: None.
ATTEST:
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Dir or of Pla
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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
RESOLUTION NO. 6119
EXHIBIT A
Case 3.3398 MAJ
Palm Springs Unified School District's Operations and Service Center
East of Gene Autry Trail, north of Mission Drive,
west of San Joaquin Drive and south of the Escena project
February 10, 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. Project Description. This approval is for the project described per Case
3.3398-MAJ, except as modified with the approved Mitigation Monitoring
Program and 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 approved Mitigation
Measures and 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 6. 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
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Palm Springs, its legislative body, advisory agencies, or administrative
officers concerning Case 3.3398-MAJ. 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. 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
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Commission, and the property owner shall enter into a recorded agreement to
maintain the art work and protect the public rights of access and viewing.
ADM 10. Comply with City Noise Ordinance. This use shall comply with the provisions
of Section 11.74 Noise Ordinance of the Palm Springs Municipal Code.
Violations may result in revocation of this Conditional Use Permit.
ADM 11. Avigation Agreement Requirement Prior to issuance of a building permit, the
applicant must provide a standard avigation easement and non -suit covenant
in a form prescribed and approved by the City Attorney, with reference to
present and future owners of the parcel.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT CONDITIONS
AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS
ENV 1. Tribal Habitat Conservation Fee. Prior to any ground or habitat disturbance,
the applicant shall pay the Valley Floor Conservation Area fee to the Tribe as
required by the THCP. This
ENV 2. Cultural Resources & Site Monitoring. There is a possibility of encountering
buried 'cultural resources during construction related excavations.
a. A 100% cultural resources inventory of the project area by a qualified
archaeologist shall be submitted to the Tribal Historic Preservation Office
prior to any development activity in this area.
b. An approved Cultural Resource Monitor(s) shall be present during all
ground disturbing activities. Should buried cultural deposits be
encountered, the Monitor may request that destructive construction halt
and the Monitor shall notify a Qualified (Secretary of the Interior's
Standards and Guidelines) Archaeologist to investigate and, if necessary,
prepare a mitigation plan for submission to the City and the Agua Caliente
Tribal Historic Office (THPO).
c. For parcels containing cultural resources, an Archaeological Monitor(s)
shall be present during ground disturbing activities related to the project,
including construction. Should buried cultural deposits (including human
remains) be encountered, the Archaeological Monitor shall notify a
Qualified (Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines)
Archaeologist to investigate and, if necessary, prepare a mitigation plan
for implementation.
d. In accordance with State Law, the County Coroner shall be contacted O
should any human remains be found during earthmoving activities. If the
remains are determined to be of Native American origin, the Native
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American Heritage Commission (NAHC) shall be contacted to determine
the Most Likely Descendant (MLD). The City shall work with the
designated MLD to determine the final disposition of the remains.
e. Copies of any cultural resource documentation (reports and site records)
that might be generated in connection with these efforts shall be submitted
to the Agua Caliente Tribal Historic Office and City of Palm Springs.
CALIFORNIA FISH & GAME
ENV 3. California Fish & Game Fees Required. The project is required to pay a fish
and game impact fee of $2,010.25 as defined in Section 711.4 of the
California Fish and Game Code. This CFG impact fee plus an administrative
fee of $64.00 for filing the action with the County Recorder shall be submitted
by the applicant to the City in the form of a money order or a cashier's check
Payable to the Riverside County Clerk prior to the final City action on the
project (either Planning Commission or City Council determination). This fee
shall be submitted by the City to the County Clerk with the Notice of
Determination. Action on this application shall not be final until such fee is
paid. The project may be eligible for exemption or refund of this fee by the
California Department of Fish & Game. Applicants may apply for a refund by
the CFG at www.dfq.ca.qov for more information.
MITIGATION MEASURES
ENV 4. Mitigation Measures & Monitoring. All the mitigation measures contained in
the mitigated negative declaration (MND) shall apply to this project. The
applicant shall submit a signed agreement that the mitigation measures
outlined as part of the MND will be included in the plans prior to grading
permit.
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 Code, 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
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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. Conditions Imposed from AAC Review. The applicant shall incorporate the
following comments from the review of the project by the City's Architectural
Advisory Committee:
a. The tree species used on the northerly landscape border of the project site
should incorporate similar tree species to those used on the adjacent
Escena property to the north.
PLN 4. Sign 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 5. 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
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 6. Maintenance of Awnin s & Proiections. All awnings shall be maintained and
periodically cleaned.
PLN 7. Screen Roof -mounted Equipment. All roof mounted mechanical equipment
shall be screened per the requirements of Section 93.03.00 of the Zoning
Code.
PLN 8. 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 9. Exterior Alarms & Audio Systems. No sirens, outside paging or any type of
signalization will be permitted, except approved alarm systems.
PLN 10. Outside Storage. No outside storage of any kind shall be permitted except as
approved as a part of the proposed plan.
a. Outdoor storage and activities associated with permitted uses shall be
entirely enclosed by solid masonry walls to adequately screen view of
outdoor storage and/or equipment from the external boundaries of the
property. Items shall not be stacked or stored higher than the wall. All
enclosures and stored materials must comply with fire department
requirements for access and fire protection.
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b. No materials or wastes shall be deposited or stored in such form or
manner that they may be transferred off the lot by normally -occurring
natural causes or forces. Wastes which might cause fumes or dust or
which constitute a fire hazard or which, may be edible by or otherwise be
attractive to rodents or insects shall be stored only in closed containers in
required enclosure.
PLN 11. 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.
PLN 12. Bicycle Parking. The project shall be required to provide secure bicycle
parking facilities on site for use by residents and commercial/retail patrons
and owners. Location and design shall be approved by the Director of
Planning.
PLN 13. Transportation Demand Requirement. The project shall comply with the City
of Palm Springs Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Ordinance
which establishes transportation demand management requirements for the
City of Palm Springs. Refer to Chapter 8.4 of the Municipal Code for specific
requirements.
PLN 14. Vibration. Every use shall be so operated that the ground vibration inherently
and recurrently generated is not perceptible, without instruments, at any point
on any boundary line of the lot on which the use is located.
PLN 15. Emission of Smoke Dust Heat and Glare. Every use shall be so operated
that it does not emit smoke, dust, heat or glare in such quantities or degree as
to be readily detectable on any boundary line of the lot on which the use is
located.
PLN 16. Odor. The emission of obnoxious odors of any kind shall not be permitted.
PLN 17. Gas. No gas shall be emitted which is deleterious to the public health, safety
or general welfare.
RIVERSIDE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION
PLN 18. Exterior Lighting. Any outdoor lighting installed shall be hooded or shielded to
prevent either the spillage of lumens or reflection into the sky. Outdoor
lighting shall be downward facing.
PLN 19. Prohibited Uses. The following uses shall be prohibited:
a. Any use which would direct a steady light or flashing light of red, white,
green, or amber colors associated with airport operations toward an
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aircraft engaged in an initial straight climb following takeoff or toward an
aircraft engaged in a straight final approach toward a landing at an airport,
other than an FAA -approved navigational signal light or visual approach
slope indicator.
b. Any use which would cause sunlight to be reflected towards an aircraft
engaged in an initial straight climb following takeoff or towards an aircraft
engaged in a straight final approach towards a landing at an airport.
c. Any use which would generate smoke or water vapor or which would
attract large concentrations of birds, or which may otherwise affect safe air
navigation within the area. (Such uses include landscaping utilizing water
features, aquaculture, livestock operations, production of cereal grains,
sunflower, and row crops, artificial marshes, wastewater management
facilities, composting operations, trash transfer stations that are open on
one or more sides, recycling centers containing putrescible wastes,
construction and demolition debris facilities, fly ash disposal, incinerators,
and landfills.)
d. Any use which would generate electrical interference that may be
detrimental to the operation of aircraft and/or aircraft instrumentation.
e: Children's schools, hospitals, nursing homes, and highly noise -sensitive
outdoor nonresidential uses, and, in the structures located partially or
wholly in Compatibility Zone C, libraries and day care centers.
PLN 20. Notice of Airport in Vicinity. As required by the Riverside County Airport Land
Use Commission, a Notice of Airport in Vicinity shall be provided to all
potential purchasers and tenants, and shall be recorded as a deed notice.
PLN 21. Drainage & Vegetation. Any retention basin shall be designed so as to
provide a maximum 48-hour detention period for the design storm (may be
less, but not more), and to remain totally dry between rainfalls. Vegetation in
and around the retention basin that would provide food or cover for bird
species that would be incompatible with airport operations shall not be utilized
in project landscaping.
PLN 22. Interior Noise Reduction. Noise attenuation measures shall be incorporated
into the design of the office areas of the structure, as necessary to ensure
interior noise levels are reduced by a minimum of 20dB from aircraft
operations.
PLN 23. On -site Open Space. A minimum of 2.9 acres of open area as defined by
Countywide Policy 4.2.4 of the 2004 Riverside County Airport Land Use
Compatibility Plan shall be provided on -site. Such open areas shall have a
minimum width of 75 feet and a minimum length of 300 feet, and shall not be
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obstructed by walls, trash enclosures, large trees or poles greater than 4
inches in diameter at a height greater than 4 feet, or overhead wires. Prior to
issuance of building permits for any structure, the permittee shall provide
copies of the site plan delineating the location of qualifying area to remain as
permanent open space to both the City of Palm Springs and the Riverside
County Airport Land Use Commission.
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
PLN 24. Federal Aviation Administration. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
has conducted an aeronautical study (Aeronautical Study No. 2009-AWP-
5146-OE) and has determined that neither marking nor lighting of the
proposed structures is necessary for aviation safety. However, if marking
and/or lighting for aviation safety are accomplished on a voluntary basis, such
marking and/or lighting shall be installed and maintained in accordance with
FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1 K Change 2.
PLN 25. Building Height Maximum. The maximum height of the proposed buildings,
including all roof -mounted appurtenances and obstruction lighting (if any),
shall not exceed 38 feet above ground level, and the maximum elevation at
the top of any building shall not exceed 441 feet above mean sea level.
PLN 26. Additional Review Required for . Buildinq Height Increase. The specific
coordinates, heights, and top point elevations of the proposed buildings shall
not be amended without further review by the Airport Land Use Commission
and the Federal Aviation Administration; provided, however, that reduction in
building height or elevation shall not require further review by the Airport Land
Use Commission.
PLN 27. Construction Related Activity & Building Height. Temporary construction
equipment used during actual construction of the buildings shall not exceed
the height of the proposed buildings, unless separate notice is provided to the
Federal Aviation Administration through the Form 7460-1 process.
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.
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ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS
STREETS
ENG 1. Any improvements within the public right-of-way require a City of Palm
Springs Encroachment Permit.
ENG 2. Applicant shall obtain State permits and approval of plans for all work done on
State Highway 111. A copy of an approved Caltrans encroachment permit
shall be provided to the City Engineer.
ENG 3. Submit street improvement plans prepared by a registered California civil
engineer to the Engineering Division. The plans shall be approved by the City
Engineer prior to issuance of any building permits.
ENG 4. The public street improvements outlined in these conditions of approval are
intended to convey to the applicant an accurate scope of required
improvements, however, the City Engineer reserves the right to require
additional improvements as may be determined in the course of the review
and approval of street improvement plans.
ENG 5. Additional street improvements remain the obligation of the applicant adjacent
to that portion of the applicant's property that will remain vacant. The
obligations outlined on the Improvement Certificate for Parcel Map 29631 for
the underlying parcels owned by the applicant, but to remain vacant, shall be
satisfied prior to issuance of certificate of occupancy for any building permit
on the applicant's remaining vacant property.
ENG 6. This project requires the abandonment of existing pubic rights -of -way for the
streets dedicated to the City on Parcel Map 29631 (Field View, Foster Vista,
and Chase Place), the adjustment and merger of existing parcels as
necessary to consolidate the applicant's parcels into a single parcel, and the
dedication of new public right-of-way for the realigned public streets within
Parcel Map 29631 to replace the streets to be abandoned. Coordination with
the property owner of the adjacent remaining parcels within Parcel Map
29631 is required to facilitate these processes; reference is made to the letter
dated October 5, 2009, to Mr. John Wessman, (on file with the Public Works
and Engineering Department), outlining the City's requirements to facilitate
this project. The applicant shall ensure the City's requirements outlined in the
referenced letter are coordinated with the adjacent property owner. The
City's approval of Case No. 3.3398 is contingent upon the separate
agreement with the adjacent property owner to coordinate the issues outlined
in the referenced letter.
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CHASE PLACE, FIELD VIEW, AND FOSTER VISTA
ENG 7. The applicant shall apply for the vacation of Chase Place, Field View, and
Foster Vista as dedicated to the City on Parcel Map 29631. The exact limits
of the right-of-way vacation shall be coordinated with the City Engineer.
ENG 8. Dedicate a half -street right-of-way width of 33 feet, together with additional
right-of-way for street "knuckle" intersections as required by the City
Engineer, for the realignment of Chase Place through Parcel Map 29631.
ENG 9. Acquire or otherwise facilitate dedication from the adjacent property owner a
half -street right-of-way width of 33 feet, to provide a full right-of-way width of
66 feet for the realignment of Chase Place through Parcel Map 29631.
ENG 10. At the intersection of Field View and Gene Autry Trail (State Route 111),
construct a 6 inch curb and gutter located 25 feet on either side of centerline
extending approximately 100 feet east from Gene Autry Trail, with 35 feet
radius curb returns and spandrels at the northeast and southeast corners of
the intersection, and an 8 feet wide cross -gutter, in accordance with City of
Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 200 and 206.
ENG 11. Construct a 6 inch curb and gutter located 25 feet north and east of
centerline, extending from approximately 100 feet east of Gene Autry Trail
and along the entire project frontage, in accordance with City of Palm Springs
Standard Drawing No. 200.
ENG 12. Construct an 8 feet wide sidewalk behind the curb extending from Gene Autry
Trail and along the entire project frontage, in accordance with City of Palm
Springs Standard Drawing No. 210.
ENG 13. Construct driveway approaches in accordance with City of Palm Springs
Standard Drawing No. 205.
ENG 14. Construct Type A curb ramps meeting current California State Accessibility
standards at the northeast and southeast corners of the intersection of Field
View and Gene Autry Trail, in accordance with applicable Caltrans standards.
ENG 15. Construct Type A or B curb ramps meeting current California State
Accessibility standards on either side of the proposed driveway approaches in
accordance with applicable City Standards. The applicant shall ensure that an
appropriate path of travel, meeting ADA guidelines, is provided across the
driveway, and shall adjust the location of the access ramps, if necessary, to
meet ADA guidelines, subject to the approval of the City Engineer. If
necessary, additional pedestrian and sidewalk easements shall be provided
on -site to construct a path of travel meeting ADA guidelines.
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ENG 16. Construct a minimum pavement section of 3 inches asphalt concrete
pavement over 6 inches crushed miscellaneous base with a minimum
subgrade of 24 inches at 95% relative compaction, or equal, between the
proposed edge of gutter located 23 feet on either side of centerline extending
approximately 100 feet east from Gene Autry Trail, in accordance with City of
Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 110 and 310. 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 17. Construct a minimum pavement section of 3 inches asphalt concrete
pavement over 6 inches crushed miscellaneous base with a minimum
subgrade of 24 inches at 95% relative compaction, or equal, between the
proposed edge of gutter located 23 feet north and east of centerline and the
proposed edge of pavement located 10 feet south and west of centerline,
extending from approximately 100 feet east of Gene Autry Trail and along the
entire project frontage, in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard
Drawing No. 110 and 310. 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 18. -install a redwood header along the proposed edge of pavement located 10
feet south and west of centerline.
SAN JOAQUIN DRIVE
ENG 19. Construct 6 inch curb and gutter, located 18 feet west of centerline along the
entire project frontage, in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard
Drawing No. 200.
ENG 20. Construct a 24 feet wide driveway approach for emergency access purposes,
in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 201.
ENG 21. Construct a minimum pavement section of 2Y2 inches asphalt concrete
pavement over 4 inches crushed miscellaneous base with a minimum
subgrade of 24 inches at 95% relative compaction, or equal, between the
proposed edge of gutter located 16 feet west of centerline to clean sawcut
edge of pavement at centerline along the entire project frontage, in
accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 110 and 300. 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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GENE AUTRY TRAIL (STATE ROUTE 111)
ENG 22. Remove existing street improvements as necessary to construct the new
intersection of Gene Autry Trail and Field View.
ENG 23. Remove existing street improvements as necessary to construct a new
dedicated right -turn lane, extending approximately 500 feet south of the
intersection of Gene Autry Trail and Field View. Construction of the new
dedicated right -turn lane shall comply with applicable Caltrans standards.
ON -SITE
ENG 24. The minimum pavement section for all on -site pavement shall be 2Y2 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 25. Dedicate a minimum 20 feet wide sewer easement along the southerly
property line extending from San Joaquin Drive to Chase Place. The
easement shall be kept clear and free of any and all obstructions to allow for
the continued operation and maintenance of the public sewer main.
Construction of permanent structures or other improvements determined to
be an obstruction of the sewer easement shall not be allowed. Planting of
large trees or other planting material with invasive or deep root structures
shall be restricted. Access to the sewer easement from Chase Place shall be
maintained, including, if necessary, 15 feet wide gates with lock and access
provided to the City of Palm Springs.
ENG 26. All sanitary facilities shall be connected to the public sewer system. New
laterals shall not be connected at manholes.
ENG 27. Submit sewer improvement plans prepared by a California registered civil
engineer to the Engineering Division for review and approval to replace
approved sewer improvement plans for Chase Place, Field View and Foster
Vista (see Files 5E-1-24 to 5E-1-28). The new sewer plans shall include
extension of sewer to all parcels within the underlying Parcel Map 29631, and
shall include 6 inch sewer laterals extending to the property line of each
adjacent parcel, as required by the City Engineer. The sewer improvement
plans shall be approved by the City Engineer prior to issuance of any building
permits.
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ENG 28. Construct an 8 inch V.C.P. sewer main located 5 feet from centerline, or as
required by the City Engineer, from the most northwesterly terminus of the
sewer main in Field View, extending within Chase Place to the southerly
property line, and connecting to the existing public sewer system in San
Joaquin Drive. Construct 6 inch sewer laterals extending to the property line
of each adjacent parcel within the underlying Parcel Map 29631, as required
by the City Engineer. All sewer mains constructed by the applicant and to
become part of the public sewer system shall be digitally video recorded by
the City 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.
GRADING
ENG 29. 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. 0
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ENG 30. 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 31. 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 of Grading Permit, and immediately prior to commencement of
grading operations.
ENG 32. 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 33. 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 34. Prior to issuance of grading permit, the applicant shall provide verification to
the City that the fee has been paid to the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla
Indians in accordance with the Tribal Habitat Conservation Plan (THCP).
ENG 35. Drainage swales shall be provided adjacent to all curbs and sidewalks to
keep nuisance water from entering the public streets, roadways, or gutters.
ENG 36. Notice of Intent to comply with the California General Construction
Stormwater Permit (Water Quality Order 2009-0009-DWQ as modified
September 2, 2009) is required for the proposed development via the
California Regional Water Quality Control Board (Phone No. (760) 346-7491).
A copy of the executed letter issuing a Waste Discharge Identification (WDID)
number shall be provided to the City Engineer prior to issuance of a grading
or building permit.
ENG 37. Projects causing soil disturbance of one acre or more, must comply with
either the General Permit for Stormwater Discharges Associated with
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Construction Activity, and shall prepare and implement a Stormwater
Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). The project applicant shall cause the
approved final project -specific WQMP to be incorporated by reference or
attached to the project's SWPPP as the Post -Construction Management Plan.
A copy of the up-to-date SWPPP shall be kept at the project site and be
available for review upon request.
ENG 38. In accordance with City of Palm Springs Municipal Code, Section 8.50.025
(c), the applicant shall post with the City a cash bond of two thousand dollars
($2,000.00) per disturbed acre for mitigation measures for erosionlblowsand
relating to this property and development.
ENG 39. 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 GeotechnicallSoils
Report shall be submitted to the Engineering Division with the first submittal
of a grading plan.
ENG 40. 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 41. The applicant shall provide pad elevation certifications for all building pads in
conformance with the approved grading plan to the Engineering Division prior
to construction of any building foundation.
ENG 42. 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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WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLAN
ENG 43. 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 44. 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 45. 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 (where
applicable).
DRAINAGE
ENG 46. 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, as
described in the Preliminary Hydrology Study for the Palm Springs Unified
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School District Operations Center prepared by MSA Consulting, Inc. (dated
January 19, 2010), as approved by the City Engineer.
ENG 47. Direct release of on -site nuisance water or stormwater runoff shall not be
permitted to any public street. Provisions for the interception of nuisance
water from 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 48. 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.
ENG 49. The project is subject to flood control and drainage implementation fees. The
acreage drainage fee at the present time is $4,117.00 per acre per Resolution
No. 15189. Fees shall be paid prior to issuance of a building permit.
GENERAL
ENG 50. 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
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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.
ENG 51. On phases or elements of construction following - initial site grading (e.g.,
sewer, storm drain, or other utility work or fuel pipeline work requiring
trenching) associated with this project, the applicant shall be responsible for
coordinating the scheduled construction with the Agua Caliente Band of
Cahuilla Indians, Tribal Historic Preservation Officer or Tribal Archaeologist.
Unless the project site has previously been waived from any requirements for
Tribal monitoring, it is the applicant's responsibility to notify the Tribal Historic
Preservation Officer or the Tribal Archaeologist at (760) 699-6800, for any
subsequent phases or elements of construction that might require Tribal
monitoring. If required, it is the responsibility of the applicant to coordinate
scheduling of Tribal monitors during construction, and to arrange payment of
any required fees associated with Tribal monitoring. Tribal monitoring
requirements may extend to off -site construction performed by utility
companies on behalf of the applicant (e.g. utility line extensions in off -site
streets), which shall be the responsibility of the applicant to coordinate and
arrange payment of any required fees for the utility companies.
ENG 52. All proposed utility lines shall be installed underground.
ENG 53. 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 54. 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 55. 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 56. Nothing shall be constructed or planted in the corner cut-off area of any
intersection or driveway which does or will exceed the height required to
maintain an appropriate sight distance per City of Palm Springs Zoning Code
Section 93.02.00, D.
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ENG 57. 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 58. The existing parcels identified as Parcels 4 through 12, and 15 through 17 of
Parcel Map 29631, recorded in Parcel Map Book 201, Pages 50-54, shall be
merged. An application for a parcel merger shall be submitted to the
Engineering Division for review and approval. A copy of a current title report
and copies of record documents shall be submitted with the application for the
parcel merger. The application shall be submitted to and approved by the City
Engineer prior to issuance of a building permit. The required parcel merger
shall require the following concurrent approvals to facilitate the merging and
adjustment of the existing parcels, and realignment of the dedicated on -site
public streets and easements within Parcel Map 29631:
a) City approval of a summary vacation abandoning the on -site public streets
and easements within the underlying Parcel Map 29631.
b) City approval of the required parcel merger consolidating Parcels 4
through 12, 'and 15 through 17 of Parcel Map 29631 and the adjacent
abandoned rights -of -way.
c) City approval of a Lot Line Adjustment of Parcels 21 through 23 of Parcel
Map 29631 and the consolidated merged parcel to create a realigned
street centerline for the proposed realignment of Chase Place.
d) Dedication of new right-of-way for the proposed realignment of Chase
Place, including adjacent 5 feet wide public utility easements.
TRAFFIC
ENG 59. A traffic signal warrant analysis shall be completed for the intersection of
Gene Autry Trail (State Route 111) and Field View, as required by the City
Engineer. If a traffic signal is warranted, the applicant shall coordinate with
Caltrans on the design and installation of a traffic signal, which shall be
installed prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
ENG 60. A traffic signal warrant analysis shall be completed for the intersection of
Gene Autry Trail (State Route 111) and Field View, as required by the City
Engineer. If a traffic signal is not warranted, the applicant shall coordinate
with Caltrans on the appropriate access control measures to be implemented
at the intersection, which shall be completed prior to issuance of a certificate 13
of occupancy. The traffic signal warrant analysis shall determine the
applicant's fair share payment for the future design and installation of a traffic
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signal, which shall be deposited with the City prior to issuance of a building
permit.
ENG 61. If a traffic signal is not warranted at the intersection of Gene Autry Trail and
Field View, the applicant shall provide and install a 9,500 lumen high pressure
sodium vapor safety street light with glare shield on a marbelite pole on the
northeast comer of Gene Autry Trail and Field View with the mast arm over
Gene Autry Trail. The applicant shall coordinate with Southern California
Edison for required permits and work orders necessary to provide electrical
service to the new street light.
ENG 62. Install street name signs at all street intersections, in accordance with City of
Palm Springs Standard Drawing Nos. 620 through 625.
ENG 63. A minimum of 48 inches of clearance for handicap accessibility shall be
provided on public sidewalks or pedestrian paths of travel within the
development.
ENG 64. 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
Califomia 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 65. 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 June
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 Beneath Overhead Projections From Buildings (CFC 315.3.1):
Combustible materials stored or displayed outside of buildings that are
protected by automatic sprinklers shall not be stored or displayed under non-
: sprinklered eaves, canopies or other projections or overhangs.
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FID 4, Storage Height in Open Areas (CFC 315.3.2): Storage in open areas shall
not exceed 8 feet in height.
FID 5. Roadway Dimensions: Private streets shall have a minimum width of at least
20 feet, pursuant to California Fire Code 603.2.1 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. No parking shall be allowed in
either side of the roadway of the entire storage facility.
FID 6. 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
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 7. Access Road Design Required (CFC 503.1.4): The fire code official shall
evaluate access road design in terms of total response efficiency. The fire
code official is authorized to make modifications to access road network
design, access road routes and inter -connectivity with new or existing roads
so that response efficiency is maintained.
FID 8. 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 9. 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 10. Aerial Fire Access Road Width (CFC 503.2.8.1): Fire apparatus access
roads shall have a minimum unobstructed width of 26 feet in the immediate
vicinity of any building or portion of building more than 30 feet in height.
FID 11. Aerial Access Proximity to Building (CFC 503.2.8.2): At least one of the
required access routes for buildings or facility exceeding 30 feet in height
above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access shall be located
within a minimum of 15 feet and a maximum of 30 feet from the building and
shall be positioned parallel to one entire side of the building.
FID 12. 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
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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 13. Security Gates (CFC 503.6): The installation of security gates across a fire
apparatus access road shall be approved by the fire chief. Where security
gates are installed, they shall have an approved means of emergency
operation. The security gates and the emergency operation ' shall be
maintained at all times.
Secured automated vehicle gates or entries shall utilize approved Knox
access switches as 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.
Approved security gates shall be a minimum of 14 feet in unobstructed drive
width on each side with gate in open position.
In the event of a power failure, the gates shall be defaulted or automatically
transferred to a fail safe mode allowing the gate to be pushed open without
the use of special knowledge or any equipment. If a two -gate system is used,
the override switch must open both gates.
FID 14. 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 15. 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 16. 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.
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FID 17. Key Box Contents: 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 18. Fire Hydrant Flow and Number of Fire Hydrants (CFC 508.5): Fire
hydrants shall be provided in accordance with CFC Appendix III-B for the
protection of buildings, or portions of buildings, hereafter constructed. The
required fire hydrant flow for this project is undetermined due to insufficient
information submitted. 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 19. 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 20. 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 21. 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 22. 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 Ilr 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 23. 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 24. 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 25. 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 26. 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 27. 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 28. Fire Alarm System: Fire alarm system is required and installation shall
comply with the requirements of NFPA 72, 2002 Edition.
FID 29. High Piled Storage: If materials to be stored are anticipated to exceed 12
feet in height, additional requirements will be required. Contact the fire
department plans examiner for more detailed requirements.
FID 30. Hazardous Materials: No hazardous materials will be stored and or used
within the buildings.
FID 31. Means of Egress: Applicant will adhere to CFC 2007 -CHAPTER 10
MEANS OF EGRESS for this building.
END OF CONDITIONS
2. Mitigation Monitoring Program
Mitigation Monitoring Program
Palm Springs Unified District Service Center
This monitoring program has been prepared pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21081.6, which
requires adoption of a reporting or monitoring program for projects in which the agency has required
changes or adopted mitigation to avoid significant environmental effects. Specific reporting and/or
monitoring requirements to be enforced during project implementation must be defined prior to final
approval of the project proposal by the responsible decision maker(s),
Each required mitigation measure is listed in the table below and categorized by impact area. Mitigation
measures are also designated by the phase of the project when the measure shall be implemented, i.e.,
Preconstruction, During Construction, Postconstruction, Prior to Operation, and/or During Operation.
Palm Springs Unified District Service Center
Phase of Responsible Completion
Mitigation Measure ImAlementation I Monitoring Party I Date/lnitials
Aesthetics
1. The District shall review and approve the
Preconstruction and
District Project Manager
lighting plan to confirm that spill light will not
During Construction
or Designated
exceed 0.5 footcandle and glare will not
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exceed two footcandles at sensitive
receptors. The lighting plan shall be based on
the final site plan showing location and
placement of lights, type of lighting
equipment, height of lighting, and orientation
of lights away from residences.
Air
2.
The construction contractor shall prepare a
waste management plan that estimates the
amount of construction and demolition debris
by type that will be generated and the
maximum weight of each material type that
can feasibly be diverted through salvage,
reuse, and. -'Or recycling. The District shall
specify in the construction bid that the
contractor s required to prepare a waste
management plan prior to commencement of
construction activities.
Preconstruction
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or Designated
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3. Water fixtures installed onsite shall be ultra-
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low -flow water fixtures that exceed the
or Designated
Uniform Plumbing Code, including use of
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efficient toilets with 1.28 average gallons per
flush, 2 gallon per minute (gpm) efficient
bathroom faucets, 2.2 GPM efficient kitchen
faucets, and 2.2 gpm efficient shower heads.
(Reductions in water use would lead to
reductions in emissions associated with the
energy intensive transport of water).
4. The District shall require installation of high-
During Construction
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efficient landscaping irrigation systems such
or Designated
as bubbler irrigation; low -angle, low -flow
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spray heads; or moisture sensors,
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The District shall pay the established Tribal
HCP fee for habitat directly impacted by the
project (currently $5,7301acre), provided that
the HCP has been approved; or,
The District shall provide equivalent support
to habitat acquisition and/or management for
sand -dependent species, such as the Palm
Springs ground squirrel, such as through
support to ex -sting preserves.
5.
Preconstruction District Project Manager
or Designated
Representative
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6. No more than 30 days prior to any ground-
Preconstruction
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disturbing activities, a qualified biologist shall
or Designated
conduct surveys for burrowing owls in
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accordance with California Department of Fish
and Game (CDFG) Staff Report on Burrowing
Owls (CDFG 1995). If the preconstruction
surveys identify burrowing owls on the site
during the nonbreeding season (September 1
through January 31), burrowing owls
occupying the project site shall be evicted
from the project site by passive relocation, as
described in the CDFG's Staff Report on
Burrowing Owls (CDFG 1995). If the
preconstruction surveys identify burrowing
owls on the site during the breeding season
(February 1 through August 31), occupied
burrows shall not be disturbed and shall be
provided with a 75 meter (250-foot)
protective buffer until and unless the San
Joaquin County Multi -Species Habitat
Conservation and Open Space Plari
(SJMSCP) Technical Advisory Committee
(TAG), with the concurrence of CDFG
representatives on the TAG; or unless a
qualified biologist approved by CDFG verifies
through noninvasive means that either. 1) the
birds have not begun egg laying, or 2)
juveniles from the occupied burrows are
foraging independently and are capable of
independent survival. Once the fledglings are
capable of independent survival, the
burrow(s) can be destroyed.
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7. In order to avoid direct and indirect impacts to
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raptors and/or migratory birds, the removal of
or Designated
trees and shrubs that may support active
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nests should occur outside of the nesting
season (January 15 to September 1). If the
removal of trees and shrubs and/or
construction activities adjacent to nesting
habitat must occur during the nesting season,
the City shall retain a qualified biologist to
conduct a preconstruction survey to
determine the presence or absence of nesting
birds on and within 300 feet of the
construction area and nesting raptors within
500 feet of the construction area. The
preconstructlon survey must be conducted
within 10 calendar days before the start of
construction or site preparation activities. If
nesting birds are detected by the City -
approved biologist, a biomonitor shall be
present onsite during construction to
minimize construction impacts and ensure
that no nest is removed or disturbed until all
young have fledged.
Cultural Resources
8. If any cultural/scientific resources are
discovered during any earth -moving
operations associated with the project,
construction shall cease or be temporarily
diverted in the vicinity of the find until a
qualified archaeologisf/paleontologist can
analyze the find and recommend measures to
reduce impacts to archaeological resources.
9. If the archaeologist determines that the find
contains Native American archaeological
significance, the local Indian tribes shall be
notified.
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or Designated
Representative
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or Designated
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10. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the
Preconsiruction
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applicant shall submit a grading plan for each
or Designated
lot for City approval prior to the issuance of
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building permits. Onsite retention shall be an
integral design component of the grading
plans. The grading plans shall depict existing
and proposed contours (graphically
differentiated) in addition to specific spot
elevations, adjacent lands and facilities, as
per the attached correspondence from
Caltrans District 8 office dated June 26, 2000
(Mitigation Measure 1, page 8, Tentative
Parcel Map 29631 Initial Study 2000).
11. The applicant shall submit additional
Preconstruction
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hydrological information, as required by the
or Designated
City Engineer and Caltrans, for review and
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approval prior to commencement of
construction on the property or recordation of
the Final Map, whichever occurs first.
Drainage Plans shall depict existing and
proposed drainage features and structures on
the property or adjacent properties, including
any Caltrans District 8 office dated June 26,
2000(Mit!gation Measure 2, page 8, Tentative
Parcel Map 29631 Initial Study 2000).
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12. The Palm Springs Unified School District shall
During Construction
District Project Manager
specify that the construction contractor shall
or Designated
only conduct construction activities between
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the hours of 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM on
weekdays, between 8:00 AM and 5:00on
Saturdays (City of Palm Springs Municipal
Code Section 8.03.220).
13. The Pa.m Springs Unified School District shall
During Construction
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specify that the contractor shall properly
or Designated
maintain and tune all construction equipment
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in accordance with the manufacture's
recommendations to minimize noise
emissions.
14, The Palm Springs Unified School District shall
During Construction
District Project Manager
specify that the contractor shall fit all
or Designated
equipment with properly operating mufflers,
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air intake silencers, and engine shrouds no
less effective than as originally equipped by
the manufacturer.
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15. The Palm Springs Unified School District shall
During Construction
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specify that the construction contractor shall
or Designated
place stationary construction equipment and
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material delivery (loading/unloading) areas as
far from adjacent residential uses as possible.
16. The Palm Springs Unified School District shall
During Construction
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post a sign, clearly visible onsite, with a
or Designated
contact name and telephone number of the
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District's Authorized Representative to
respond in the event of a noise complaint.
TransportationlTra►Iic
17. Development proposals shall be submitted to
the Riverside County Airport Land Use
Commission for a consistency determination
(Mitigation Measure 1, under
Traffic/Circulation 6h, from the 2000
IS/MND).
Prior to construction
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or Designated
Representative
18. Street improvement plans depicting existing
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and proposed features including striping,
or Designated
signage, pavement markings, lighting, and
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signalization shall be depicted and labeled on
said plans, in accordance with the attached
correspondence from the Caltrans District 8
office dated June 26, 2000 (Mitigation
Measure 2, page 10, Tentative Parcel Map
29631 Initial Study 2000).
19. Install a stop sign and a right-tum-only sign
Prior to Operation
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on the access road at its intersection with
or Designated
Gene Autry Trail or other mitigation as
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approved acceptable by the city and provide
two lanes on the westbound approach of the
access road, subject to approval by Caltrans
and the City of Palm Springs.
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