HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Resolution _6167- Case 5.1247 CUP Convenience Store Uses at 150 West Vista Chino RoadRESOLUTION NO. 6167
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA FOR
APPROVAL OF CASE 5.1247 CUP, A CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF CONVENIENCE
STORE USES AT 150 WEST VISTA CHINO ROAD; ZONE
C-1 1 R-3, SECTION 3. TOWNSHIP 4, RANGE 4; APN 504-
320-016.
WHEREAS, Cadence Development LLC, "applicant", has filed an application with the
City pursuant to Section 94.02.00 (Conditional Use Permit) of the Zoning Code seeking
approval to establish convenience store uses at 150 West Vista Chino Road; and
WHEREAS, on September 20, 2010, the Architectural Advisory Committee met and
voted 6-0-1 (Parker recused) to recommend approval of the project to the Planning
Commission subject to reducing the width of the driveway width on North Indian
Canyon Drive and increasing the landscape area south of that entry drive; and
WHEREAS, a notice of public hearing for Case 5.1247 CUP was given in accordance
with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, on December 8, 2010, a public meeting on Case 5.1247 CUP was held by
the Planning Commission in accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, the proposed project is considered a "project" pursuant to the terms of the
California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") The project has been evaluated in
accordance with the guidelines of CEQA and determined to be Categorically Exempt
pursuant Section15303 (Conversion of Small Structures), and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has carefully reviewed and considered all of the
evidence presented in connection with the hearing on the project, including, but not
limited to, the staff report, and all written and oral testimony presented.
THE PLANNING COMMISSION HEREBY FINDS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines,
the Planning Commission finds that the proposed project is Categorically
Exempt pursuant to Section 15303 (Conversion of Small Structures).
Section 2: Pursuant to PSZC Section 94.02.00 (Conditional Use Permit), the
Planning Commission finds as follows:
a. That the use applied for at the location set forth in the
application is properly one for which a conditional use permit is
authorized by this Zoning Code;
The application proposes a convenience store use on a parcel zoned C-
1."R-3. Pursuant t� PSZC Section 92.12.01(D)(7), convenience stores are
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permissible in the C-1 zone subject to a conditional use permit (CUP)
b. That the use is necessary or desirable for the development
of the community, is in harmony with the various elements or
objectives of the general plan, and is not detrimental to existing
uses or to future uses specifically permitted in the zone in which the
proposed use is to be located;
The applicant is proposing a 24-hour convenience store at 150 West Vista
Chino Road. The site is immediately adjacent to a large resort hotel (The
Riviera) and other smaller hotels. It is also adjacent to residential areas
containing both single family and multi family development and a school.
It is located on a two major thoroughfare (North Indian Canyon Drive and
Vista Chino Road). Indian Canyon Drive is a major route for tourists,
visitors and residents entering the City from Interstate 10 to the north.
The proposed convenience store would be a desirable use at this site
because it would provide access to food and other sundries commonly
used by hotel guests and local residents.
C. That the site for the intended use is adequate in size and
shape to accommodate such use, including yards, setbacks, walls
or fences, landscaping and other features required in order to
adjust such use to those existing or permitted future uses of land in
the neighborhood;
The site on which the proposed convenience store is located is roughly
18,700 gross square feet (0.43 acres). The site is fully developed with a
building and twenty-four (24) off-street parking spaces. The proposed
uses require eighteen spaces and therefore adequate parking is provided.
The existing development on the site generally conforms to the
development standards of the zone; however minimum lot size and
building set back from Vista Chino Road are considered "legal non-
conforming conditions". The site is provided with perimeter screening
walls and landscaping at the existing off-street parking lot pursuant to the
City's Zoning Code.
d. That the site for the proposed use relates to streets and
highways properly designed and improved to carry the type and
quantity of traffic to be generated by the proposed use;
The site has direct access to North Indian Canyon Drive and Vista Chino J
Road, both major thoroughfares on the City's General Plan Circulation J
Map. Traffic studies were conducted for the proposed uses and it was
determined that the project does not cause any adverse impacts on traffic
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patterns in the vicinity. The project therefore conforms to this finding
e. That the conditions to be imposed and shown on the
approved site plan are deemed necessary to protect the public
health, safety and general welfare and may include minor
modification of the zone's property development standards.
A proposed set of Conditions of Approval accompany this staff report in
Exhibit A.
Section 3: Pursuant to Zoning Code Section 94.04 (Architectural Approval), the
Planning Commission finds as follows:
The Zoning Code requires that alterations to existing commercial
structures must be reviewed subject to Zoning Code Section
94,04.00(D)(1-9) "Architectural Review". The review of such projects is
required "to determine that the proposal will provide a desirable
environment for its occupants as well as being compatible with the
character of adjacent and surrounding developments, and whether
aesthetically it is of good composition, materials, textures and color".
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 areas;
The project is proposed on a site that was previously fully developed for
commercial uses (a restaurant). The project proposes to remove
approximately 1,000 square feet of the existing building and retains more
than the minimum required off-street parking spaces. The site provides
separation of pedestrian areas from vehicular areas and appropriate
paths of travel for full accessibility. It also provides landscape areas,
perimeter walls to screen the parking area from adjacent areas and
adequate accommodation of trash and utility enclosures. The project
conforms to this statement.
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 project is surrounded by other existing commercial, retail and hotel
uses. It is a fully developed urbanized area of the City. The renovation of
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the exterior of the existing building proposes a simple, contemporary
architectural style that is complementary to the surrounding
developments. The project conforms to this statement.
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 project proposes to reuse and renovate an existing commercial
structure and off-street parking lot. The overall massing and volume of
the existing building will be reduced by roughly 1,000 square feet of floor
area, thereby reducing the overall density of physical development on the
site. Existing and future mechanical units will be properly screened from
view and no additional increase in height is proposed for the existing
building. Therefore the Planning Commission has concluded the project
conforms to this statement.
4. Building design, materials and colors to be sympathetic with desert
surroundings; AND
5. Harmony of materials, colors and composition of those elements of
a structure, including overhangs, roofs, and substructures which
are visible simultaneously, AND
6. Consistency of composition and treatment,
The project proposes to renovate the existing building using a simple,
contemporary architectural aesthetic. The materials and colors are muted
tones of grey and off white with an accent of red at the canopy structure.
The project was reviewed by the Architectural Advisory Committee which,
by a vote of 6-0-1 recommended it for approval by the Planning
Commission with the addition of a reduction in width of the Indian Canyon
Drive entry to the parking lot and the addition of more landscaping at the
south end of that entry. The Planning Commission has concluded the
project is sympathetic with its surroundings, and offers a good visual
composition and architectural treatment. .
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 project proposes to reuse most of the existing healthy landscape
material and where necessary, adds drought -tolerant plant species
deemed appropriate to the desert environment. There are no landmark or
specimen plants or trees on the site. The project is therefore deemed in
conformance with this statement.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, based upon the foregoing, the Planning
Commission hereby approves Case 5.1247-CUP for the establishment of a 24 hour
convenience store at 150 West Vista Chino Road, subject to the attached conditions
set forth in Exhibit A.
ADOPTED this 8th day of December 2010.
AYES: 6, Donenfeld, Munger, Klatchko, Hudson, Conrad and Vice Chair Scott
NOES: 1, Chair Caffery
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
RESOLUTION NO.6167
EXHIBIT A
Case 5.1247 CUP
150 West Vista Chino Road
December 8, 2010
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Before final acceptance of the project, all conditions listed below shall be completed to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer, the Director of Planning Services, the Director of
Building and Safety, the Chief of Police, the Fire Chief or their designee, depending on
which department recommended the condition.
Any agreements, easements or covenants required to be entered into shall be in a form
approved by the City Attorney.
ADMINISTRATIVE CONDITIONS
ADM 1. Protect _Description. This approval is for the project described per Case
5.1247 CUP; except as modified with the conditions below;
ADM 2. Reference Documents. The site shall be developed and maintained in
accordance with the approved plans, date stamped (September 2, 2010),
including site plans, architectural elevations, exterior materials and colors,
and landscaping, on file in the Planning Division except as modified by the
approved conditions below.
ADM 3. Conform to all Codes and Regulations. The project shall conform to the
conditions contained herein, all applicable regulations of the Palm Springs
Zoning Ordinance, Municipal Code, and any other City County, State and
Federal Codes, ordinances, resolutions and laws that may apply.
ADM 4. Minor Deviations. The Director of Planning or designee may approve minor
deviations to the project description and approved plans in accordance with
the provisions of the Palm Springs Zoning Code.
ADM 5. Indemnification. The owner shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the
City of Palm Springs, its agents, officers, and employees from any claim,
action, or proceeding against the City of Palm Springs or its agents, officers
or employees to attach, set aside, void or annul, an approval of the City of
Palm Springs, its legislative body, advisory agencies, or administrative
officers concerning Case 5.1247 CUP 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
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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, parking areas, landscape,
irrigation, lighting, signs, walls, and fences between the curb and property
line, including sidewalk 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 this Conditional Use Permit shall be
valid for a period of two (2) years from the effective date of the approval.
Once constructed, the Conditional Use Permit, provided the project has
remained in compliance with all conditions of approval, does not have a time
limit.
ADM 8. Right to Appeal. Decisions of an administrative officer or agency of the City
of Palm Springs may be appealed in accordance with Municipal Code
Chapter 2.05.00. Permits will not be issued until the appeal period has
concluded.
ADM 9. Public Art Fees. This project shall be subject to Chapters 2.24 and 3.37 of
the Municipal Code regarding public art. The project shall either provide
public art or payment of an in lieu fee. In the case of the in -lieu fee, the fee
shall be based upon the total building permit valuation as calculated pursuant
to the valuation table in the Uniform Building Code, the fee being 112% for
commercial projects or 114% for residential projects with first $100,000 of total
building permit valuation for individual single-family units exempt. Should the
public art be located on the project site, said location shall be reviewed and
approved by the Director of Planning and Zoning and the Public Arts
Commission, and the property owner shall enter into a recorded agreement to
maintain the art work and protect the public rights of access and viewing.
ADM 10. Park Development „Fees. The developer shall dedicate land or pay a fee in
lieu of a dedication, at the option of the City. The in -lieu fee shall be
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computed pursuant to Ordinance No. 1632, Section IV, by multiplying the
area of park to be dedicated by the fair market value of the land being
developed plus the cost to acquire and improve the property plus the fair
share contribution, less any credit given by the City, as may be reasonably
determined by the City based upon the formula contained in Ordinance No.
1632. In accordance with the Ordinance, the following areas or features shall
not be eligible for private park credit: golf courses, yards, court areas,
setbacks, development edges, slopes in hillside areas (unless the area
includes a public trail) landscaped development entries, meandering
streams, land held as open space for wildlife habitat, flood retention facilities
and circulation improvements such as bicycle, hiking and equestrian trails
(unless such systems are directly linked to the City's community -wide system
and shown on the City's master plan).
ADM 11. Maintenance of Outdoor Seating/Dining. Daily cleaning and wash down of
sidewalks and paved areas for any outdoor seating will be required.
ADM 12. Cause No Disturbance. The owner shall monitor outdoor parking areas,
walkways, and adjoining properties and shall take all necessary measures to
ensure that customers do not loiter, create noise, litter, or cause any
disturbances while on -site. The owner and operator shall ensure that at
closing time, all customers leave the property promptly and that the property
is clean and secure before the owner/operator leaves the premises. The
Police Chief, based upon complaints and/or other cause, may require on -site
security officers to ensure compliance with all City, State, and Federal laws
and conditions of approval. Failure to comply with these conditions may
result in revocation of this permit, temporary business closure or criminal
prosecution
ADM 13. Grounds for Revocation. Non-compliance with any of the conditions of this
approval or with City codes and ordinances, State laws; any valid citizen
complaints or policing and safety problems (not limited to excessive alcohol
consumption, noise, disturbances, signs, etc) regarding the operation of the
establishment; as determined by the Chief of Policy or the Director of Building
and Safety, may result in proceedings to revoke the Conditional Use Permit.
In addition, violations of the City Codes and Ordinances will result in
enforcement actions which may include citations, arrest, temporary business
closure, or revocation of this permit in accordance with law.
ADM 22. Notice to Tenants. The applicant shall provide all tenants with a copy of the
Conditions of Approval for this project.
ADM 23. Conditional Use Permit Availability. The applicant shall provide a copy of this
Conditional Use Permit to all buyers and potential buyers
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ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT CONDITIONS
ENV 1. Coachella Valley Multiple -Species Habitat Conservation Plan (CVMSHCP)
Local Development Mitigation Fee LDMF NOT required.
ENV 2. Notice of Exemption. The project is exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA); therefore, an administrative fee of $64 shall be submitted
by the applicant in the form of a money order or a cashier's check payable to
the Riverside County Clerk within two business days of the Commission's
final action on the project. This fee shall be submitted by the City to the
County Clerk with the Notice of Exemption. Action on this application shall
not be considered final until such fee is paid.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS
PLN 1. Outdoor Lighting -Conformance. Exterior lighting plans, including a
photometric site plan showing the project's conformance with Section
93.21.00 Outdoor Lighting Standards of the Palm Springs Zoning ordinance,
shall be submitted for approval by the Department of Planning prior to
issuance of a building permit. Manufacturer's cut sheets of all exterior lighting
on the building and in the landscaping shall be included. If lights are proposed
to be mounted on buildings, down -lights shall be utilized. No lighting of
hillsides is permitted.
PLN 2. Water Efficient Landscaping Conformance. The project is subject to the
Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (Chapter 8.60.00) of the Palm Springs
Municipal Code and any state water efficiency ordinances. The applicant shall
submit a landscape and irrigation plan to the Director of Planning for review
and approval prior to the issuance of a building permit. Landscape plans
shall be wet stamped and approved by the Riverside County Agricultural
Commissioner's Office prior to submittal. Prior to submittal to the City,
landscape plans shall also be certified by the Desert Water Agency that they
are in conformance with the State Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance.
Refer to Chapter 8.60 of the Municipal Code for specific requirements. (See
Chapter 8.60.020 for exemptions)
PLN 3. Sian Applications Required. No signs are approved by this action. Separate
approval and permits shall be required for all signs in accordance with Zoning
Ordinance Section 93.20.00. The applicant shall submit a sign program to
the Department of Planning Services prior to the issuance of building permits.
PLN 4. Flat Roof Requirements. Roof materials on flat roofs must conform to
California Title 24 thermal standards for "Cool Roofs". Such roofs must have
a minimum initial thermal emittance of 0.75 and minimum initial solar
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reflectance of 0.70. Only matte (non-specular) roofing is allowed in colors
such as off-white, beige or tan.
PLN 5. Maintenance of Awnings & Prolectio_ns. All awnings shall be maintained and
periodically cleaned.
PLN 6. Screen Roof -mounted Equipment. All roof mounted mechanical equipment
shall be screened per the requirements of Section 93.03.00 of the Zoning
Ordinance.
PLN 7. Surface Mounted Downspouts Prohibited. No exterior downspouts shall be
permitted on any facade on the proposed building(s) that are visible from
adjacent streets or residential and commercial areas.
PLN 8. Exterior Alarms & Audio Systems. No sirens, outside paging or any type of
signalization will be permitted, except approved alarm systems.
PLN 9. Outside Storage Prohibited. No outside storage of any kind shall be
permitted except as approved as a part of the proposed plan.
PLN 10. No off -site Parking. Vehicles associated with the operation of the proposed
development including company vehicles or employees vehicles shall not be
permitted to park off the proposed building site unless a parking management
plan has been approved.
PLN 11. 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 12. Revised Site Plan Required. Prior to issuance of building permits, the
applicant shall submit to the Planning Department for approval by the
Planning Department, the Fire Department and the Public Works Department,
a revised site plan incorporating the changes to the Indian Canyon Drive
parking lot entry recommended by the Architectural Advisory Committee. The
changes include reducing the width of the driveway by increasing the
landscape planting area at the south side of the Indian Canyon Drive
driveway. In addition, parking lot design revisions including two foot concrete
strips at all end spaces adjacent to landscape areas must be added to
conform to the Parking Lot Design Standards of Zoning Code 93.06.00.
PLN 13. Approval of Traffic Study by Caltrans Required. The traffic impact analysis
prepared for this project is subject to final review and approval by Caltrans.
Access restrictions of the existing driveway on Vista Chino (SR111) may be
imposed by Caltrans upon their review of the traffic impact analysis. The
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applicant shall incorporate changes to the site plan as necessary to facilitate
access restrictions to the driveway as required by Caltrans.
PLN 14. (add any additional conditions imposed bV the Planning Commission or City
Council here)
POLICE DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS
POL 1. Developer shall comply with Section II of Chapter 8.04 "Building Security
Codes" of the Palm Springs Municipal Code.
POL 2. The applicant must post "No Loitering "signs on the premises applicable to
city ordinance regulations approved by Code Enforcement and the Police
Department.
POL 3. The applicant must provide security lighting externally and cameras internally
and externally approved by Code Enforcement and the Police Department.
POL 4. The trash enclosure must have lockable gates.
POL 5. Proper signage must be displayed throughout the store that indicates it is
against the law to sell tobacco products to anyone under the age of 18 years.
POL 6. Proper signage must be displayed throughout the store that indicates it is
against the laws to sell alcohol products to anyone under the age of 21 years
BUILDING DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS
BLD 1. Prior to any construction on -site, all appropriate permits must be secured.
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS
Before final acceptance of the project, all conditions listed below shall be completed to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer.
STREETS
ENG 1. Encroachment Permit. Any improvements within the public right-of-way require a
City of Palm Springs Encroachment Permit.
ENG 2. State Permits. Applicant shall obtain State permits and approval of plans for any
work done on State Highway 111 (Vista Chino). A copy of an approved Caltrans
encroachment permit shall be provided to the City Engineer prior to the issuance
of any grading or building permits.
VISTA CHINO (HIGHWAY 111)
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ENG 3. All broken or off grade street improvements shall be repaired or replaced.
N. INDIAN CANYON DRIVE
ENG 4. Driveway Revisions on Indian Canyon Drive. In accordance with the
Architectural Advisory Committee recommendation, remove the existing 46 feet
wide driveway approach and construct a 24 feet wide driveway approach in
accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 201. The southerly
22 feet of the existing driveway approach shall be reconstructed with new curb,
gutter and sidewalk to match existing, in accordance with applicable City
standards.
ENG 5. All broken or off grade street improvements shall be repaired or replaced.
ON -SITE
ENG 6. Dust Control. Prior to issuance of a demolition permit by the Building
Department, a Fugitive Dust Control Plan shall be prepared by the applicant
and/or its demolition contractor and submitted to the Engineering Division for
review and approval. The applicant and/or its demolition contractor shall b<:)
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 demolition 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 htti)://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 issuance of
demolition permit.
ENG 7. 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.
ENG 8. The minimum pavement section for all on -site pavement shall be 2'/2 inchesD
asphalt concrete pavement over 4 inches crushed miscellaneous base with a
minimum subgrade of 24 inches at 95% relative compaction, or equal. If an
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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.
GENERAL
ENG 9. Any utility trenches or other excavations within existing asphalt concrete
pavement of off -site streets required by the proposed development shall be
backfilled and repaired in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard
Drawing No. 115.
ENG 10. All proposed utility lines shall be installed underground.
ENG 11. 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 12. Nothing shall be constructed or planted in the corner cut-off area of any driveway
which does or will exceed the height required to maintain an appropriate sight
distance per City of Palm Springs Zoning Code Section 93.02.00, D.
ENG 13. 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.
TRAFFIC
ENG 14. The traffiG irnpaGt analysis prepared for this P"eGt is subjeGt tO final review and
• - • byGaltrans upen w
analysis. The appliGant shall 'nGGFPGFate Ghanges to the site plan as neGessa-Fy
Chino (SR111) restricting this driveway to right turn egress only
ENG 15. 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 16. All damaged, destroyed, or modified pavement legends, traffic control devices,
signing, striping, and street lights, associated with the proposed development
shall be replaced as required by the City Engineer prior to issuance of a
0 Certificate of Occupancy.
ENG 17. 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.
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As a minimum, all construction signing, lighting and barricading shall be in
accordance with Part 6 "Temporary Traffic Control' of the California Manual on
Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways, dated September 26,
2006, or subsequent editions in force at the time of construction.
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
September 2, 2010. Additional requirements may be requited at that time
based on revisions to site plans.
FID 2. Fixtures and displays (CFC 314.2) Fixtures and displays of goods for sale to
the public shall be arranged so as to maintain free, immediate and
unobstructed access to exits as required by Chapter 10.
FID 3. Storage in buildings (CFC 315.2) Storage of combustible materials in
buildings shall be orderly. Storage shall be separated from heaters or heating
devices by distance or shielding so that ignition cannot occur.
FID 4. Ceiling clearance (CFC 315.2.1) Storage shall be maintained 2 feet (610
mm) or more below the ceiling in non sprinklered areas of buildings or a
minimum of 18 inches (457 mm) below sprinkler head deflectors in
sprinklered areas of buildings.
FID 5. Means of egress (CFC 315.2.2) Combustible materials shall not be stored in
exits or exit enclosures.
FID 6. Equipment rooms (CFC 315.2.3) Combustible material shall not be stored in
boiler rooms, mechanical rooms or electrical equipment rooms.
FID 7. Combustible Storage (CFC 315.3): Outside storage of combustible
materials shall not be located within 10 feet (3048 mm) of a property line.
FID 8. 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 9. Fire Lane Marking (CFC 503.3): Approved signs or other approved notices
shall be provided for fire apparatus access roads to identify such roads or
prohibit the obstruction thereof. Signs or notices shall be maintained in a
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clean and legible condition at all times and is replaced or repaired when
necessary to provide adequate visibility.
FID 10. 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 11. 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 12. 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.
FID 13. 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 14. Operational Fire Hydrant(s) (CFC 508.1, 508.5.1 & 1412.1): Operational
fire hydrant(s) shall be installed within 250 feet of all combustible
construction. They shall be installed and made serviceable prior to and
during construction. No landscape planting, walls, or fencing is permitted
within 3 feet of fire hydrants, except ground cover plantings.
FID 15. 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 16. NFPA 13 Fire Sprinklers Required: An automatic fire sprinkler system is
required. The existing fire sprinkler system had a 5 year certification in March
2009. Any changes in the storage of commodities and/or high piled storage
applications will require a fire sprinkler plan submittal to the fire department.
FID 17. 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.
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Valve and water -flow alarm and trouble signals shall be distinctly different and
shall be automatically transmitted to an approved central station.
FID 18. 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 19. 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 20. Fire Alarm System: Fire alarm system is required and installation shall
comply with the requirements of NFPA 72, 2002 Edition.
FID 21. 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. 0
FID 22. Hazardous Materials: No hazardous materials will be stored and or used
within the buildings.
FID 23. Means of Egress: Applicant will adhere to CFC 2007 - CHAPTER 10
MEANS OF EGRESS for this building.
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