HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Resolution _6138- Case 5.1056 PD 314RESOLUTION NO. 6138
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA APPROVING
A ONE-YEAR TIME EXTENSION FOR A MIXED USE
DEVELOPMENT CONSISTING OF EIGHTY RESIDENTIAL
TOWN -HOME UNITS, TWENTY SIX LIVE -WORK UNITS
AND APPROXIMATELY 15,000 SQUARE FEET OF
RETAIL USES LOCATED AT 850 AND 990 SOUTH PALM
CANYON DRIVE AND MESQUITE AVENUE, ZONE PDD
314, SECTION 23; APN 508-172-005, 007 and 009.
WHEREAS, David Hilliard of Palm Canyon 102, LP ("Applicant") has filed an application
with the City pursuant to Section 94.04.00(H) and 94.04.00(I)(1) of the Palm Springs
Zoning Code and Chapter 9.63.110 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code for a one-year
time extension to commence construction for PD 314 located at 850 and 990 South
Palm Canyon Drive; and.
WHEREAS, on May 26, 2010, a public meeting on the application was held by the
Planning Commission in accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Department has reviewed this project under the provisions of
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and has determined that a time
extension request is considered a "project" pursuant to the terms of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and
WHEREAS a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program was
previously adopted by the City Council on January 25, 2006 for this project. The
preparation of additional environmental documentation is not necessary because there
are no changed circumstances related to the project that will result in any new
significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously
identified significant effects. Therefore, the proposed time extension could not result in
any new environmental impacts beyond those already assessed in the previously
adopted mitigated negative declaration; 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.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, based upon the foregoing, the Planning
Commission hereby approves a one-year time extension for Case 5.1056-PD 314 from
July 12, 2010 to July 11, 2011, subject to revised engineering conditions.
ADOPTED this 26th day of May, 2010.
AYES: 6, Vice Chair Caffery, Hudson, Donenfeld, Munger, Scott and Chair Cohen
NOES: None
ABSENT: 1, Conrad
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
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Director of
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
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EXHIBIT A
Case No. 5.1056-PD-314-TTM 33575
May 26, 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 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.
PROJECT SPECIFIC CONDITIONS
Administrative:
t , The proposed development of the premises shall conform to all applicable
regulations of the Palm Springs Zoning Ordinance, Municipal Code, or any other
City Codes, ordinances and resolutions which supplement the zoning district
regulations.
2. 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 5.1056, Planned
Development District 314 (PD 314) and Tentative Tract Map 33575 (TTM 33575)
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.
3. That the property owner(s) and successors and assignees in interest shall maintain
and repair the improvements including and without limitation sidewalks, bikeways,
parkways, 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
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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.
4. Pursuant to Fish and Game Code Section 711.4 a filing fee of $64.00 is required.
This project has a de minimus impact on fish and wildlife, and a Certificate of Fee
Exemption shall be completed by the City and two copies filed with the County
Clerk. This application shall not be final until such fee is paid and the Certificate of
Fee Exemption is filed. Fee shall in the form of a money order or cashier's check
payable to Riverside County.
5. Prior to issuance of a building permit, Fringe Toed Lizard Mitigation fees shall be
submitted.
6. 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 1/2% for commercial or industrial projects, 1/4% for
new residential subdivisions, or 1/4% for new individual single-family residential
units constructed on a lot located in an existing subdivision 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 Services 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.
7. Pursuant to Park Fee Ordinance No. 1632 and in accordance with Government
Code Section 66477 (Quimby Act), all residential development shall be required to
contribute to mitigate park and recreation impacts such that, prior to issuance of
residential building permits, a parkland fee or dedication shall be made.
Accordingly, all residential development shall be subject to parkland dedication
requirements and/or park improvement fees. The parkland mitigation amount shall
be based upon the cost to acquire and fully improve parkland. The applicant shall
submit a property appraisal to the Planning Services Department for the purposes
of calculating the Park Fee. The Park Fee shall be payable prior to the issuance of
building permits.
8. As the property is Indian trust land, fees as required by the Agua Caliente Band
of Cahuilla Indians Tribal Council shall be paid prior to consideration of this
project by the Planning Commission.
Environmental Assessment
9. The mitigation measures of the environmental assessment shall apply. The
applicant shall submit a signed agreement that the mitigation measures outlined
as part of the negative declaration or EIR will be included in the plans prior to
Planning Commission consideration of the environmental assessment. Mitigation
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10. The developer shall reimburse the City for the City's costs incurred in monitoring
the developer's compliance with the conditions of approval and mitigation
monitoring program, including, but not limited to inspections and review of
developers operations and activities for compliance with all applicable dust and
noise operations, and cultural resource mitigation. This condition of approval is
supplemental and in addition to normal building permit and public improvement
permits that may be required pursuant to the Palm Springs Municipal Code.
CC&R's
14. The applicant prior to issuance of building permits shall submit a draft declaration
of covenants, conditions and restrictions ("CC&R's") to the Director of Planning
Services for approval in a form to be approved by the City Attorney, to be
recorded prior to certificate of occupancy. The CC&R's shall be enforceable by
the City, shall not be amended without City approval, shall require maintenance
of all property in a good condition and in accordance with all ordinances.
15. The applicant shall submit to the City of Palm Springs, a deposit in the amount of
$10,000 or the review of the CC&R's by the City Attorney. A $250 filing fee shall
also be paid to the City Planning Department for administrative review purposes.
16. The CCR's shall have a disclosure statement regarding the location of the project
relative to roadway noise, City special events, roadway closures for special
events and other activities which may occur in the Central Business District,
Desert Museum and Desert Fashion Plaza. Said disclosure shall inform
perspective buyers about traffic, noise and other activities which may occur in
this area.
Additional Permits
17. The applicant/developer/property owner shall be required to design and construct
a custom bus shelter, which is consistent with the project architecture. The bus
shelter design shall comply with Sunline Transit bus shelter design criteria and
shall be submitted to Sunline Transit for review and comment prior to City review
and approval. The property owner shall maintain the bus shelter for the life of the
project, unless a separate maintenance agreement between the property owner
and Sunline Transit is entered into. This condition modifies Engineering
Condition No 18.
Cultural Resources
18. Prior to any ground disturbing activity, including clearing and grubbing,
installation of utilities, and/or any construction related excavation, an
Archaeologist qualified according to the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and
Guidelines, shall be employed to survey the area for the presence of cultural
resources identifiable on the ground surface.
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19. Given that portions of the project area are within an alluvial formation, the
possibility of buried resources is increased. A Native American Monitor shall be
present during all ground -disturbing activities.
a) Experience has shown that there is always a possibility of buried cultural
resources in a project area. Given that, a Native American Monitor(s)
shall be present during all ground disturbing activities including clearing
and grubbing, excavation, burial of utilities, planting of rooted plants, etc.
Contact the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indian Cultural Office for
additional information on the use and availability of Cultural Resource
Monitors. Should buried cultural deposits be encountered, the Monitor
shall contact the Director of Planning Services and after the consultation
the Director shall have the authority to halt destructive construction and
shall notify a Qualified Archaeologist to investigate and, if necessary, the
Qualified Archaeologist shall prepare a treatment plan for submission to
the State Historic Preservation Officer and Agua Caliente Cultural
Resource Coordinator for approval.
b) Two copies of any cultural resource documentation generated in
connection with this project, including reports of investigations, record
search results and site records/updates shall be forwarded to the Tribal
Planning, Building, and Engineering Department and one copy to the City
Planning Services Department prior to final inspection.
Final Design
20. Final landscaping, irrigation, exterior lighting, and fencing plans shall be
submitted for approval by the Department of Planning Services, Department of
Public Works, and Department of Parks and Recreation, prior to issuance of a
building permit. Landscape plans shall be approved by the Riverside County
Agricultural Commissioner's Office prior to submittal. All landscaping located
within the public right of way or within community facilities districts must be
approved by the Public Works Director and the Director of Parks and Recreation.
21. The final development plans shall be submitted in accordance with Section
94.03.00 of the Zoning Ordinance. Final development plans shall include site
plans, building elevations, floor plans, roof plans, grading plans, landscape plans,
irrigation plans, exterior lighting plans, sign program, mitigation monitoring
program, site cross sections, property development standards and other such
documents as required by the Planning Commission. Final development plans
shall be submitted within two (2) years of the City Council approval of the
preliminary planned development district.
22. An exterior lighting plan in accordance with Zoning Ordinance Section 93.21.00,
Outdoor Lighting Standards, shall be submitted for review and approval by the
Director of Planning Services prior to the issuance of building permits.
Manufacturer's cut sheets of all exterior lighting on the building and in the
landscaping shall be submitted for approval prior to issuance of a building permit.
If lights are proposed to be mounted on buildings, down -lights shall be utilized.
No lighting of the hillside is permitted.
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Public Safety CFD
23. The Project will bring a significant number of additional residents to the community.
The City's existing public safety and recreation services, including police
protection, criminal justice, fire protection and suppression, ambulance, paramedic,
and other safety services and recreation, library, cultural services are near
capacity. Accordingly, the City may determine to form a Community Services
District under the authority of Government Code Section 53311 et seq, or other
appropriate statutory or municipal authority. Developer agrees to support the
formation of such assessment district and shall waive any right to protest, provided
that the amount of such assessment shall be established through appropriate
study and shall not exceed $500 annually with a consumer price index escalator.
The district shall be formed prior to sale of any lots or a covenant agreement shall
be recorded against each parcel, permitting incorporation of the parcel in the
district.
GENERAL CONDITIONS/CODE REQUIREMENTS
24. Architectural approval shall be valid for a period of two (2) years. Extensions of
time may be granted by the Planning Commission upon demonstration of good
cause.
25. The Tentative Tract Map and Planned Development approval shall be valid for a
period of two (2) years. Once constructed, the conditional use permit, provide all
conditions of approval have been complied with, does not have a time limit.
Extensions of time may be granted by the Planning Commission upon
demonstration of good cause.
26. The appeal period for a Planned Development District 314 (PD 314) and
Tentative Tract Map 33575 (TTM 33575) application is 15 calendar days from the
date of project approval. Permits will not be issued until the appeal period has
concluded.
27. In accordance with Planning Commission Resolution No. 1503, dated November
18, 1970, the developer is required to plant palm trees (14 feet from ground to
fronds in height) 60 feet apart along the entire frontage of Palm Canyon Drive.
28. The project is subject to the City of Palm Springs Water Efficient Landscape
Ordinance. The applicant shall submit an application for Final Landscape
Document Package to the Director of Planning Services for review and approval
prior to the issuance of a building permit. Refer to Chapter 8.60 of the Municipal
Code for specific requirements.
29. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, a Fugitive Dust and Erosion Control Plan
shall be submitted and approved by the Building Official. Refer to Chapter 8.50
of the Municipal Code for specific requirements.
30. The grading plan shall show the disposition of all cut and fill materials. Limits of
site disturbance shall be shown and all disturbed areas shall be fully restored or
landscaped.
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31. Separate architectural approval and permits shall be required for all signs. A
detailed sign program shall be submitted for review and approval by the Planning
Commission prior to issuance of building permits.
32. All materials on the flat portions of the roof shall be earth tone in color.
33. All awnings shall be maintained and periodically cleaned.
34. All roof mounted mechanical equipment shall be screened from all possible
vantage points both existing and future per Section 9303.00 of the Zoning
Ordinance. The screening shall be considered as an element of the overall
design and must blend with the architectural design of the building(s). The
exterior elevations and roof plans of the buildings shall indicate any fixtures or
equipment to be located on the roof of the building, the equipment heights, and
type of screening. Parapets shall be at least 6" above the equipment for the
purpose of screening.
35. No exterior downspouts shall be permitted on any facade on the proposed
building(s) which are visible from adjacent streets or residential and commercial
areas.
36. Perimeter walls shall be designed, installed and maintained in compliance with
the corner cutback requirements as required in Section 9302.00.D.
37. The design, height, texture and color of building(s), fences and walls shall be
submitted for review and approval prior to issuance of building permits.
38. The street address numbering/lettering shall not exceed eight inches in height.
39. Construction of any residential unit shall meet minimum soundproofing
requirements prescribed pursuant to Section 1092 and related sections of Title
25 of the California Administrative Code. Compliance shall be demonstrated to
the satisfaction of the Director of Building and Safety.
40. Submit plans meeting City standard for approval on the proposed trash and
recyclable materials enclosure prior to issuance of a building permit.
41. Details of pool fencing (material and color) and equipment area shall be
submitted with final landscape plan.
42. No sirens, outside paging or any type of signalization will be permitted, except
approved alarm systems.
43. No outside storage of any kind shall be permitted except as approved as a part of
the proposed plan.
44. 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.
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45. 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.
46. Prior to the issuance of building permits, locations of all telephone and electrical
boxes must be indicated on the building plans and must be completely screened
and located in the interior of the building. Electrical transformers must be located
toward the interior of the project maintaining a sufficient distance from the
frontage(s) of the project. Said transformer(s) must be adequately and
decoratively screened.
47. The applicant shall provide all tenants with Conditions of Approval of this project.
48. Loading space facilities shall be provided in accordance with Section 9307.00 of
the Zoning Ordinance. Said facilities shall be indicated on the site plan and
approved prior to issuance of building permits.
49. Standard parking spaces shall be 17 feet deep by 9 feet wide; compact sized
spaces shall be 15 feet deep by 8 feet wide. Handicap parking spaces shall be
18 feet deep by 9 feet wide plus a 5 foot walkway at the right side of the parking
space; two (2) handicap spaces can share a common walkway. One in every
eight (8) handicap accessible spaces, but not less than one (1), shall be served
by an 8 foot walkway on the right side and shall be designated as "van
accessible".
50. Handicapped accessibility shall be indicated on the site plan to include the
location of handicapped parking spaces, the main entrance to the proposed
structure and the path of travel to the main entrance. Consideration shall be
given to potential difficulties with the handicapped accessibility to the building
due to the future grading plans for the property.
51. Compact and handicapped spaces shall be appropriately marked per Section
93.06.00. C.10.
52. Curbs shall be installed at a minimum of five (5) feet from face of walls, fences,
buildings, or other structures. Areas that are not part of the maneuvering area
shall have curbs placed at a minimum of two (2) feet from the face of walls,
fences or buildings adjoining driveways.
53. Parking lot light fixtures shall align with stall striping and shall be located two to
three feet from curb face.
54. Islands of not less than 9 feet in width with a minimum of 6 feet of planter shall be
provided every 10 parking spaces. Additional islands may be necessary to
comply with shading requirements.
55. Shading requirements for parking lot areas as set forth in Section 9306.00 of the
Zoning Ordinance shall be met. Details to be provided with final landscape plan.
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56. Parking stalls shall be delineated with a 4 to 6 inch double stripe - hairpin or
elongated "U" design. Individual wheel stops shall be prohibited; a continuous 6"
barrier curb shall provide wheel stops.
57. Concrete walks with a minimum width of two (2) feet shall be installed adjacent to
end parking spaces or end spaces shall be increased to eleven (11) feet wide.
58. Tree wells shall be provided within the parking lot and shall have a planting area
of six feet in diameter/width.
Waste Disposal
59. Trash cans shall be screened from view and kept within fifty (50) feet of the
street.
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
1. Developer shall comply with Section II of Chapter 8.04 of the Palm Springs
Municipal Code.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT:
1. Prior to any construction on -site, all appropriate permits must be secured.
FIRE:
1. Comply with all fire regulations.
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT:
STREETS
1. Any improvements within the public right-of-way require a City of Palm Springs
Encroachment Permit.
2. Encroachments of buildings or other structures within the public right-of-way shall require
approval of an Encroachment Agreement or Encroachment License by the City Engineer
and/or City Council (as required). The applicant shall apply for an Encroachment
Agreement or License, as necessary, prior to issuance of a building permit for buildings or
structures that encroach within the public right-of-way.
3. Submit street improvement plans prepared by a California registered civil engineer to the
Engineering Division. The plan(s) shall be approved by the City Engineer prior to issuance
of building permit.
3a. The applicant shall be required to construct asphalt concrete paving for streets in two
se crate lifts. The final lift of asphalt concrete pavement shall be postponed until such
time that on -site construction_ activities are complete, as may be determined by the City
Engineer. Paving of streets in one lift prior to completion of on -site construction will not be
allowed unless prior authorization has been obtained from the City Engineer. Completion
of asphalt concrete avino for streets prior to completion of on -site construction activities
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if authorized by the City Engineer, will re uire additional paving requirements prior to
acceptance of the street__improvements, including, but not limited to: removal and
replacement of damaged asphalt concrete pavement, overlay, slurry seal, or other repairs,
as required by the City Engineer.
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SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE
4. Dedicate an additional 10 feet to provide the ultimate half street right-of-way width of 50
feet along the entire frontage, together with a property line corner cut -back at the
southwest corner of the subject property in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard
Drawing No. 105.
6. The existing palm trees located along the South Palm Canyon Drive frontage shall be
relocated and transplanted by the applicant in conjunction with the associated street
widening; or the applicant may furnish and install new Washingtonia filifera palm trees
along the South Palm Canyon Drive frontage, at equal spacing, as approved by the
Director of Planning. The applicant shall be responsible for installation of a new irrigation
and electrical system for the palm trees to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
7. New or transplanted palm trees shall be guaranteed for a period of 90 days from the date
of acceptance by the City Engineer. Any palm trees that fail during the 90-day landscape
maintenance period shall be replaced with a new palm tree of similar trunk diameter and
height to the satisfaction of the City Engineer, and shall be subject to a subsequent 90-day
landscape maintenance period.
8. Remove the existing curb and gutter located 36 feet east of centerline and replace with an
8 inch curb and gutter located 38 feet east of centerline along the entire frontage, with a 35
feet radius curb return at the northeast corner of the intersection of South Palm Canyon
Drive and Mesquite Avenue in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing
No. 200 and 206. Provide a transition between the proposed main entrance and the
Tahquitz Creek Bridge, acceptable to the City Engineer, to provide for the reduction in
roadway width from the proposed 38 feet to the existing roadway width at the bridge.
9. Remove the existing cross -gutter located across the east leg of the South Palm Canyon
Drive and Mesquite Avenue intersection and construct a new 8 feet wide cross -gutter in
accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 200 and 206, as necessary to
facilitate the required street improvements.
10. Construct a new 36 feet wide street intersection for the Main Entry with the centerline of
the Main Entry aligned with the existing driveway access to Rock Garden Cafe on the west
side of South Palm Canyon Drive. The Main Entry shall consist of a divided entry with one
entrance lane and one exit lane (14 feet wide each), and a landscaped median (8 feet
wide), for a total width of 36 feet, or as otherwise approved by the City Engineer or
required by the Fire Marshall. The Main Entry shall be constructed as a 36 feet wide
driveway approach, in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 205.
The median at the Main Entry shall not be constructed within the public right-of-way.
11. Construct a 24 feet wide drivewayapproach in accordance with City f
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Standard Drawing No. 205. The centerline of the driveway approach shall be located
approximately 460 feet north of the centerline of Mesquite Avenue, as shown on the
approved site plan. Access shall be limited to right -turn in and right -turn out only.
12. Construct a Type C curb ramp meeting current California State Accessibility standards on
each side of the Main Entry and secondary entry driveway approaches in accordance with
City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 214. 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 and ADA Coordinator. If necessary, additional
pedestrian and sidewalk easements shall be provided on -site to construct a path of travel
meeting ADA guidelines.
13. Construct an 8 feet wide sidewalk behind the curb along the entire frontage in accordance
with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 210. The sidewalk shall be constructed
of colored Portland cement concrete. The admixture shall be Desert Sand, Palm Springs
Tan, or approved equal color by the Engineering Division,
14. Construct a Type A curb ramp meeting current California State Accessibility standards at
the northeast corner of the intersection of South Palm Canyon Drive and Mesquite Avenue
in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 212,
15. Construct a 14-feet wide landscaped median island along the entire frontage. Provide a
50 feet long southbound left turn pocket, and a 50 feet long northbound left turn pocket at
the Main Entry (aligned with the existing access to Rock Garden Cafe) with 90 feet long
bay tapers; and a 200 feet long southbound left turn pocket at Mesquite Avenue with a 90
feet long bay taper. The left turn pockets shall be designed in accordance with Section
405 of the current edition of the Caltrans Highway Design Manual, as approved by the City
Engineer. The median shall be constructed as necessary to pass stormwater runoff from
the west side to the east side of South Palm Canyon Drive, as may be determined during
final engineering design, subject to the review and approval by the City Engineer.
16. Submit landscaping and irrigation system improvement plans for review and approval by
the City Engineer and Director of Planning. The irrigation system shall be separately
metered from the parkway landscaping to be maintained by the applicant, for future use by
the City upon acceptance of the landscaping by the City. The plans shall be approved in
conjunction with the street improvement plans for the median and prior to issuance of a
building permit, unless otherwise allowed by the City Engineer.
17. All median landscaping shall be shall be guaranteed for a period of 90 days from the date
of acceptance by the City Engineer. Any landscaping that fails during the 90-day
landscape maintenance period shall be replaced with similar plant material to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer, and shall be subject to a subsequent 90-day landscape
maintenance period.
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19. 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 entire frontage in accordance with City of Palm Springs
Standard Drawing No. 110 and 340. 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.
20. Install a catch basin of appropriate size to accommodate the stormwater runoff tributary to
the existing low point along South Palm Canyon Drive (between the Tahquitz Creek bridge
and Mesquite Avenue). Install a storm drain connection pipe (HDPE pipe as allowed by
the City Engineer) from the catch basin extending north within the South Palm Canyon
Drive right-of-way, to a new outlet in the Tahquitz Creek. The public storm drain shall not
be connected to or extended on -site. The applicant shall coordinate with Riverside County
Flood Control District (RCFC) for review and approval of a new outlet structure into the
Tahquitz Creek immediately downstream from the Tahquitz Creek bridge. Submit storm
drain improvement plans for review and approval by the City Engineer and RCFC.
MESQUITE AVENUE
21. Dedicate an additional right-of-way of 4 feet concentric with the back of the new sidewalk
adjacent to the proposed 175 feet long westbound right -turn lane at the intersection with
South Palm Canyon Drive and Mesquite Avenue, extending from South Palm Canyon
Drive to the Mesquite Avenue driveway, as required by the City Engineer.
22. Remove the existing curb and gutter located 20 feet north of centerline and replace with a
6 inch curb and gutter located 26 feet north of centerline from South Palm Canyon Drive
with an appropriate transition to 20 feet north of centerline adjacent to and west of the
Mesquite Avenue driveway. The curb and gutter shall be constructed in accordance with
City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 200. The street shall be widened to provide a
20 feet wide eastbound lane, a 12 feet wide shared left-turn/through lane, and a 14 feet
wide dedicated right -turn lane.
23. Construct a 28 feet wide driveway approach in accordance with City of Palm Springs
Standard Drawing No. 205. The centerline of the driveway approach shall be located
approximately 295 feet east of the centerline of South Palm Canyon Drive, as shown on
the approved site plan.
24. Construct a Type C curb ramp meeting current California State Accessibility standards on
each side of the driveway approach in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard
Drawing No. 214. 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 and ADA Coordinator. If necessary, additional pedestrian and sidewalk
easements shall be provided on -site to construct a path of travel meeting ADA guidelines.
25. Construct an 8 feet wide sidewalk behind the curb from South Plan Canyon to the
Mesquite driveway and a 5 foot side walk from the driveway to Random Road in
accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 210.
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26. Construct a Type A curb ramp meeting current California State Accessibility standards at
the northwest corner of the intersection of Mesquite Avenue and Random Road in
accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 212.
27. Construct pavement with 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, from edge of proposed or existing gutter to
clean sawcut edge of pavement where required. 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.
28. All broken or off grade street improvements shall be repaired or replaced.
RANDOM ROAD
29. Construct a 5 feet wide sidewalk behind the curb along the entire frontage in accordance
with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 210.
30. Construct a 20 feet wide driveway approach in accordance with City of Palm Springs
Standard Drawing No. 201. The centerline of the driveway approach shall be located
approximately 305 feet north of the centerline of Mesquite Avenue, aligned with San
Lorenzo Road. Access shall be limited to emergency access only. The access shall be
gated ;and- In_n_kA_d_ With a "knex box", with aGGess pr-evided as r-eqUiFed te the FiFe
DepaFtmen . An opticom system for automatic operation by emergency vehicles, with
uninterrupted power su I batte back-up), shall be installed for the ent ates
meetinq the approval of the Fire Marshall
31. All broken or off grade street improvements shall be repaired or replaced.
ON -SITE PRIVATE STREETS
32. The on -site layout of streets and parking spaces is subject to further review and approval
by the City Engineer. Adjustment of proposed street alignments, and deletion or relocation
of proposed parking spaces may be required during review of construction plans for on -
site improvements during final engineering, as required by the City Engineer. Approval of
the preliminary site plan does not constitute approval of the on -site layout of streets and
parking spaces as proposed.
33. Dedicate an easement extending from back of curb to back of curb to the City of Palm
Springs for service and emergency vehicles and personnel access over the private streets.
34. All two-way on -site streets shall be a minimum of 24 feet wide (as measured from curb
face or edge of travel way).
35. All on -site streets shall be constructed with concrete wedge curbs and cross -gutters as
necessary to accept and convey on -site stormwater runoff to the on -site storm drain
system, in accordance with applicable City Standards. 0
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36. Construct pavement with a minimum pavement section of 2'/2 inches asphalt concrete
pavement over 4 inches crushed miscellaneous base with a minimum subgrade of 24
inches at 95% relative compaction, or equal. if an alternative pavement section is
proposed, the proposed pavement section shall be designed by a California registered
Geotechnical Engineer using "R" values from the project site and submitted to the City
Engineer for approval.
37. Parking shall be restricted along both sides of the on -site streets, as necessary to maintain
a minimum 24 feet wide clear two-way travel way. Regulatory Type R26 "No Parking"
signs or red curb shall be installed along the private streets as necessary to enforce
parking restrictions. The Home Owners Association (HOA) shall be responsible for
regulating and maintaining required no parking restrictions, which shall be included in
Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&R's) required for the development.
38. Proposed parking spaces located on Lot "E" shall be deleted. Lot "E" shall be provided as
a minimum 20 feet wide emergency access driveway to Random Road, as required by the
Fire Marshall.
38A. An accessible pedestrian path of travel shall be provided thro_uahout the development as
may be required by applicable state and federal laws. An accessible path of travel shall
be constructed of Portland cement concrete, unless alternative materials meeting state
and federal accessibility standards is approved by the City Engineer.
SANITARY SEWER
39. All sanitary facilities shall be connected to the public sewer system.
40. All on -site sewer systems shall be privately maintained by a Home Owners Association
(HOA). Provisions for maintenance of the on -site sewer system acceptable to the City
Engineer shall be included in the Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&R's)
required for this project.
41. An on -site private sewer system shall be constructed to collect sewage from the
development and connect to the existing public sewer system. Sewer plans shall be
submitted to the Engineering Division for review and approval. Private on -site sewer mains
shall conform to City sewer design standards, including construction of 8 inch V.C.P.
sewer main and standard sewer manholes. Sewer manhole covers shall be identified as
"Private Sewer". A profile view of the on -site private sewer mains is not necessary
provided sufficient invert information is provided in the plan view, including elevations with
conflicting utility lines. Connection of the on -site private sewer system to the public sewer
main shall be made as a standard lateral connection into the existing public sewer mains
located in Mesquite Avenue and Random Road in accordance with City of Palm Springs
Standard Drawing No. 405. Plans for sewers other than the private on -site sewer mains,
i.e. building sewers and laterals from the buildings to the on -site private sewer mains, are
subject to separate review and approval by the Building Division.
GRADING
42. Submit a Precise Grading and Paving Plan prepared by a California registered civil
engineer or qualified Architect to the Engineering Division for review and approval. The
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Precise Grading Plan a shall
a I be approved by the City Engineer prior to issuance of grading
permit.
a. A Fugitive Dust Control Plan shall be prepared by the applicant and/or its grading
contractor and submitted to the Engineering 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 have completed
the required training. For information on attending a Fugitive Dust Control Class and
information on the Coachella Valley Fugitive Dust Control Handbook and related
"PM10" Dust Control issues, please contact AQMD at (909) 396-3752, or at
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.
b. 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 the approved tentative tract map; a copy of current Title Report; a copy of Soils
Report; and a copy of the associated Hydrology Study/Report. 0
42C. In accordance with an approved PM-10 Dust Control Plan, perimeter fencing shall be
installed. Fencing shall have screening that is tan in color: preen screening will not be
allowed. Perimeter fencing shall be installed after issuance of Grading Permit, and
immediately prior to commencement of gradinq operations.
42D. 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 adeouately anchored into around to resist wind loading.
42E. 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 ermanenti
stabilized, in accordance with Palm Springs Municipal Code Section 8.50.022. Following
stabilization of all disturbed areas, perimeter fencing shall be removed, as reouired by the
City Engineer.
42F. 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 Aqua 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 gradinq or other construction, and to
arrange payment of any required fees associated with Tribal monitoring.
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43. Drainage swales shall be provided adjacent to all curbs and sidewalks to keep nuisance
water from entering the public streets, roadways, or gutters.
44.
. Notice of Intent to comply with
Statewide California General Construction Stormwater Permit (Water Quality Order 99 09
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 permit.
44A. Projects causing soil disturbance of one acre or more, must comply with either the General
Permit for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Construction Activity or the General
Permit for Stormwater Discharges_ Associated with Construction Activity from Small Linear
Underground/Overhead Projects and shall oreoare and implement a Stormwater pollution
arevention plan (SWPPP). A copy of the up-to-date SWPPP shall be kept at the project
site and be available for review upon request.
45. In accordance with City of Palm Springs Municipal Code, Section 8.50.026 (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 erosion/blowsand relating to this property and
development.
46. A 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 soils report shall be submitted to the Building Department and to the
Engineering Division prior to approval of the Grading Plan.
46A. The applicant shall provide all necessary eotechnicallsoils 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 b
a California registered geotechnical or civil engineer, certifying that all qrading 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 Cit
Engineer.
46B. The applicant shall provide pad elevation certifications for all building ads in conformance
with the approved grading plan, to the Engineering Division prior to construction of any
building foundation.
47. 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 (if required). The California Department of Food and Agriculture office is
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ed at 7 3-710 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert (Phone: 760-776-8248).
DRAINAGE
48. All stormwater runoff across the property shall be accepted and conveyed in a manner
acceptable to the City Engineer and released to Palm Springs Master Storm Drain Line 29
through an on -site storm drain system. Stormwater runoff may not be released directly to
Storm Drain Line 29 or adjacent streets without first intercepting and treating with
approved Best Management Practices (BMP's).
49. 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.
50. The on -site storm drain system, including storm drain pipe sizing, catch basin sizing and
other specifications for construction of required on -site storm drainage improvements shall
be finalized in a Hydrology Report, subject to review and approval by the City Engineer, for
this development.
51. Submit storm drain improvement plans for all on -site private storm drain improvements for
review and approval by the City Engineer. 0
52. Construct storm drainage improvements, including but not limited to, catch basins and
storm drain lines, for drainage of the development into Storm Drain Line 29, subject to the
review and approval by the City of Palm Springs and Riverside County Flood Control
District (RCFC).
53. The applicant shall construct Palm Springs Master Storm Drain Line 29 from the Tahquitz
Creek outlet extending up Random Road to Mesquite Avenue. The applicant shall
coordinate with Riverside County Flood Control District (RCFC) for the design and
installation of Storm Drain Line 29, including associated catch basins and storm drain
connector pipes, along both sides of Random Road up to the intersection with Mesquite
Avenue. The construction of Storm Drain Line 29 shall be completed prior to issuance of a
certificate of occupancy, unless otherwise allowed by the City Engineer.
54. The project is subject to flood control and drainage implementation fees. The acreage
drainage fee at the present time is $7,271.00 per acre in accordance with Resolution No.
15189. Any design and construction costs associated with the construction of Storm Drain
Line 29 may be credited against drainage implementation fees otherwise due. The
applicant shall coordinate the credit of drainage implementation fees with the City and
Riverside County Flood Control District (RCFC) through approval of a Cooperative
Agreement between the applicant, the City of Palm Springs, and RCFC, prior to issuance
of building permits. In the event construction of Storm Drain Line 29 is not completed prior
to an application for building permits, the drainage implementation fee applicable to any
building permit(s) shall be paid, with the fee(s) being added to the total costs related to the
construction of Storm Drain Line 29 for which credit of drainage implementation fees will
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55. All on -site storm drain systems shall be privately maintained by a Homeowners
Association (HOA). Provisions for maintenance of the on -site storm drain systems
acceptable to the City Engineer shall be included in Covenants, Conditions and
Restrictions (CC&R's) required for this project.
55A. This ro'ect will be required to install measures in accordance with applicable National
Pollution Discharge Elimination System(NPDES) Best Management Practices (BMP'sj
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 re uired 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 rlor to release to the Cit 's munici al separate storm sewers stem "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).
GENERAL
56. 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 Wamer, 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.
56A. On phases or elements of construction following initial site radin e. sewer, storm
drain, or other utility work requiring_trenching) associated with this project, the applicant
shall be responsible for coordinating the scheduled construction with the A ua Caliente
Band of Cahuilla _.Indians, Tribal Historic Preservation Officer or Tribal Archaeologist.
Unless the ro'ect site has previously been waived from any requirements for Tribal
monitoring, it is the applicant's responsibility to notifV 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 re uired 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 anyeguired fees for the utility companies.
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57. All proposed utility lines shall be installed underground.
58. In accordance with Chapter 8.04.401 of the City of Palm Springs Municipal Code, all
existing and proposed electrical lines of thirty-five thousand volts or less and overhead
service drop conductors, and all gas, telephone, television cable service, and similar
service wires or lines, which are on -site, abutting, and/or transecting, shall be installed
underground unless specific restrictions are shown in General Orders 95 and 128 of the
California Public Utilities Commission, and service requirements published by the utilities.
A detailed plan approved by the owner(s) of the affected utilities depicting all above
ground facilities in the area of the project to be undergrounded, shall be submitted to the
Engineering Division prior to approval of any grading plan. The existing overhead utilities
across the north property line meet the requirement to be installed underground. Utility
undergrounding shall extend to the nearest off -site power pole: no new power poles shall
be installed unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer. A letter from the owners of
the affected utilities shall be submitted to the Engineering Division prior to approval of a
-grading plan,informing the City that they have been notified of the Cit 's utilit
undergrounding requirement and their intent to commence design of utility undergrounding
tans. When available the utility undergrounding lan shall be submitted to the
Engineering Division identifying all above round facilities in the area of the ro'ect to be
under -grounded. Utility undergrounding shall be shall be completed prior to issuance of a
certificate of occupancy.
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59. All existing utilities shall be shown on the grading/street plans. The existing and proposed
service laterals shall be shown from the main line to the property line. 0
60. 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)
and 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.
61. 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 certificate of occupancy. Any
modifications or changes to approved improvement plans shall be submitted to the City
Engineer for approval prior to construction.
62. Nothing shall be constructed or planted in the corner cut-off area of any driveway which
does or will exceed the height required to maintain an appropriate sight distance per City
of Palm Springs Zoning Code Section 93.02.00, D.
63. All proposed trees within the public right-of-way and within 10 feet of the public sidewalk
and/or curb shall have City approved deep root barriers installed per City of Palm Springs
Standard Drawing No. 904.
63A. This property is sub'ect 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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64. A Final Map shall be prepared by a California registered Land Surveyor or qualified Civil
Engineer and submitted to the Engineering Division for review and approval. A Title Report
prepared for subdivision guarantee for the subject property, the traverse closures for the
existing parcel and all lots created therefrom, and copies of record documents shall be
submitted with the Final Map to the Engineering Division as part of the review of the Map.
The Final Map shall be approved by the City Council prior to issuance of building permits.
65. A copy of draft Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&R's) shall be submitted to the
City Attorney for review and approval for any restrictions related to the Engineering
Division's recommendations. The CC&R's shall be PFOY'ded with the fiFr5t submittal of the
final map, and 6hall be approved by the City Attorney prior to approval of the Final Map.
66. Upon approval of a final map, the final map shall be provided to the City in G.I.S. digital
format, consistent with the "Guidelines for G.I.S. Digital Submission" from the Riverside
County Transportation and Land Management Agency." G.I.S. digital information shall
consist of the following data: California Coordinate System, CCS83 Zone 6 (in U.S. feet);
monuments (ASCII drawing exchange file); lot lines, rights -of -way, and centerlines shown
as continuous lines; full map annotation consistent with annotation shown on the map;
map number, and map file name. G.I.S. data format shall be provided on a CDROM/DVD
containing the following: ArcGIS Geodatabase, ArcView Shapefile, Arclnfo Coverage or
Exchange file (e00), DWG (AutoCAD drawing file), DGN (Microstation drawing file), DXF
(AutoCAD ASCII drawing exchange file) and PDF (Adobe Acrobat 6.0 or -greater) formats.
Variations of the type and format of G.I.S. digital data to be submitted to the City may be
authorized, upon prior approval of the City Engineer.
TRAFFIC
67. The applicant shall install traffic calming measures as approved by the City Engineer and
the neighborhood, including but not limited to, an entrance statement, monument sign, or
other features, at the intersection of Mesquite Avenue and Random Road.
68. Relocate and modify the existing traffic signal at the intersection of South Palm Canyon
Drive and Mesquite Avenue, in conjunction with the associated widening of South Palm
Canyon Drive. The applicant shall submit traffic signal modification plans prepared by a
California registered Civil Engineer or Traffic Engineer for review and approval by the City
Engineer. The traffic signal shall be installed and operational prior to issuance of a
Certificate of Occupancy, unless otherwise allowed by the City Engineer.
69. Install a traffic signal at the intersection of South Palm Canyon Drive and the Main Entry.
The applicant shall submit traffic signal installation plans prepared by a California
registered Civil Engineer or Traffic Engineer for review and approval by the City Engineer.
The traffic signal shall be installed and operational prior to issuance of a Certificate of
Occupancy, unless otherwise allowed by the City Engineer. The applicant shall be
responsible for 100% of the cost to design and install the traffic signal; however, the
applicant's fair share cost of this improvement is 50%. Any other developer's fair share
costs that the City may receive for this traffic signal may be reimbursed to the applicant
subject to the terms of a reimbursement agreement, up to a maximum of 50% of the total
cost.
70. If reimbursement of costs associated with traffic mitigation measures is requested in
writing by the applicant, the applicant shall submit a formal request for preparation of a
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Reimbursement Agreement and a $2 500 deposit for City staff time associated g P y with the
preparation of the Reimbursement Agreement, including City Attorney fees. The applicant
shall be responsible for payment of all associated staff time and expenses necessary in
the preparation and processing of the Reimbursement Agreement with the City Council,
and shall submit additional deposits as necessary when requested by the City, which are
included in the amount that may be reimbursed to the applicant through the
Reimbursement Agreement. The Reimbursement Agreement is subject to the City
Council's review and approval, and its approval is not guaranteed nor implied by this
condition.
71. Install traffic striping and signage improvements at the intersection of South Palm Canyon
Drive and Mesquite Avenue to provide a 12 feet wide westbound left -turn lane, and a 14
feet wide exclusive westbound right -turn lane. Parking shall be prohibited along the north
side of Mesquite Avenue, west of the Mesquite Avenue driveway. Submit traffic striping
and signage plans to the City Engineer for review and approval. Required traffic striping
and signage improvements shall be completed prior to issuance of a certificate of
occupancy.
72. A minimum of 48 inches of clearance shall be provided on public sidewalks for handicap
accessibility. Minimum clearance on public sidewalks shall be provided by either an
additional dedication of a sidewalk easement (if necessary) and widening of the sidewalk;
or by the relocation of any obstructions within the public sidewalk along the South Palm
Canyon Drive, Mesquite Avenue, and Random Road frontages of the subject property.
73. All damaged, destroyed, or modified pavement legends, traffic control devices, signing,
and striping associated with the proposed development shall be replaced as required by
the City Engineer prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
74. Submit traffic striping plans for South Palm Canyon Drive and Mesquite Avenue, prepared
by a California registered civil engineer, for review and approval by the City Engineer. All
required traffic striping and signage improvements shall be completed in conjunction with
required street improvements, to the satisfaction of the City Engineer, and prior to
issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
75. Install a 24 inch stop sign, stop bar, and "STOP" legend for traffic exiting the development
at the secondary driveway on South Palm Canyon Drive and the Mesquite Avenue
driveway, in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing Nos. 620-625,
76. Install stop controls at on -site street intersections, as required by the City Engineer.
77. A decorative street light shall be provided as part of the Mesquite Avenue and Random
Road intersection traffic calming program, to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning
and City Engineer. The applicant shall be responsible for providing and maintaining
electrical service to the decorative street light.
78. Construction signing, lighting and barricading shall be provided fGF On all PF 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
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Highways, dated September 26, 2006, or subsequent editions in force at the time of
construction.
79. This property is subject to the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee which shall be paid
prior to issuance of building permit.
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