HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Resolution _6190- Case 3.3323 SFR, 6.512 VAR & 7.1325 AMMRESOLUTION NO. 6190
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA APPROVING A ONE-
YEAR TIME EXTENSION FOR THE MEYERMAN RESIDENCE,
FROM MAY 13, 2011 TO MAY 12, 2012; A PREVIOUSLY
APPROVED SINGLE-FAMILY HILLSIDE HOUSE EQUALING
2,976 SQUARE FEET LOCATED AT 581 PALASIDES DRIVE,
ZONE R-1-A, SECTION 15 APN 513-110-042.
WHEREAS, Harold Meyerman ("Applicant") has filed an application with the City pursuant to
Section 94.04.00(H) and 94.04.00(1)(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 Case 3.3323 SFR located at 581 Palisades Drive; and
WHEREAS, on May 13, 2009, a public meeting on the application was held by the Planning
Commission in accordance with applicable law and granted approval for the construction of a
2,976 square foot single-family residence; and
WHEREAS, on April 13, 2011 a public meeting on the time extension application was held by
the Planning Commission granting a one-year time extension from May 13, 2011 to May 12,
2012; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Department has reviewed this project under the provisions of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and has determined that this time extension
request for an in -fill project is categorical exempt to the terms of the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA).
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.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, based upon the foregoing, the Planning
Commission hereby approves a one-year time extension for 3.3323 from May 13, 2011 to
May 12, 2012.
ADOPTED this 13th day of April 2011.
AYES: 4, Munger, Hudson, Klatchko and Chair Caffery
NOES: None
ABSENT: 2, Vice Chair Donenfeld and Conrad
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
Craig A. Ewing, AICP
Director of Planning Services
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
RESOLUTION NO. 6190
EXHIBIT A
Case 3.3323 SFR, 6.512 VAR AND 7.1325 AMM
Single Family Residence
581 Palisades Drive
April 13, 2011
REVISED 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.
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ADMINISTRATIVE CONDITIONS 0
ADM 1. Prolect Description. This approval is for the project described per Case
3.3323 SFR, 6.512 VAR and 7.1325 AMM; except as modified by the
conditions below;
ADM 2. The site shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the approved
plans, date stamped February 20, 2009 (Site Plan w/Preliminary Landscape
Design, Floor Plans, Roof Plans, Elevations and Exterior Materials and Colors
Board) and April 15, 2009 (Overall Site Plan) in the Planning Division except
as modified by the conditions below.
ADM 3. 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. 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
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officers concerning Cases 3.3323 SFR, 6.512 VAR and 7.1325 AMM. The
City of Palm Springs will promptly notify the applicant of any such claim,
action, or proceeding against the City of Palm Springs and the applicant will
either undertake defense of the matter and pay the City's associated legal
costs or will advance funds to pay for defense of the matter by the City
Attorney. If the City of Palm Springs fails to promptly notify the applicant of
any such claim, action or proceeding or fails to cooperate fully in the defense,
the applicant shall not, thereafter, be responsible to defend, indemnify, or hold
harmless the City of Palm Springs. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the City
retains the right to settle or abandon the matter without the applicant's
consent but should it do so, the City shall waive the indemnification herein,
except, the City's decision to settle or abandon a matter following an adverse
judgment or failure to appeal, shall not cause a waiver of the indemnification
rights herein.
ADM 6. Maintenance and Repair. The property owner(s) and successors and
assignees in interest shall maintain and repair the improvements including
and without limitation all structures, sidewalks, bikeways, parking areas,
landscape, irrigation, lighting, signs, walls, and fences between the curb and
property line, including sidewalk or bikeway easement areas that extend onto
private property, in a first class condition, free from waste and debris, and in
accordance with all applicable law, rules, ordinances and regulations of all
federal, state, and local bodies and agencies having jurisdiction at the
property owner's sole expense. This condition shall be included in the
recorded covenant agreement for the property if required by the City.
ADM 7. Time Limit on Approval. Approval of the Major Architectural (MAJ),
Administrative Minor Modification (AMM) and Variance (VAR) Applications
shall be valid for a period of two (2) years from the effective date of the
approval. Extensions of time may be granted by the Planning Commission
upon demonstration of good cause.
ADM 8. Ri-ght to Appeal. Decisions of an administrative officer or agency of the City
of Palm Springs may be appealed in accordance with Municipal Code
Chapter 2.05.00. Permits will not be issued until the appeal period has
concluded.
ADM 9. Public Art Fees. This project shall be subject to Chapters 2.24 and 3.37 of
the Municipal Code regarding public art. The project shall either provide
public art or payment of an in lieu fee. In the case of the in -lieu fee, the fee
shall be based upon the total building permit valuation as calculated pursuant
to the valuation table in the Uniform Building Code, the fee being 112% for
commercial projects or 114% for residential projects with first $100,000 of total
building permit valuation for individual single-family units exempt. Should the
public art be located on the project site, said location shall be reviewed and
approved by the Director of Planning and Zoning and the Public Arts
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Commission, and the property owner shall enter into a recorded agreement to
maintain the art work and protect the public rights of access and viewing.
ADM 10. 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
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, diking 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. Community Services District. 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.
ADM 12. Construction Hours. Construction hours shall be consistent with Section
8.04.220 of the Municipal Code, except that there shall be no construction
activity before 8:00 AM during the week or on Saturdays. (Added by Planning
Commission on May 13, 2009)
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT CONDITIONS
ENV 1. Coachella Valley Multiple -Species Habitat Conservation Plan CVMSHCP
Local Development Permit Fee LDMF re uired. All projects within the City
of Palm Springs are subject to payment of the CVMSHCP LDMF prior to the
issuance of certificate of occupancy.
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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.
ENV 3. Cultural Resource Survey Required. A 100% cultural resources inventory of
the project area by a qualified archaeologist is required prior to any
development activities in this area. A records check of the Agua Caliente
Register indicates recorded cultural sites are present in the vicinity. Please
forward copies of any cultural resource documentation (report and site
records) generated in connection with these efforts to the Tribal Historic
Preservation Office for review and comment.
ENV 4. Cultural Resource Site Monitoring. The presence of approved Cultural
Resource Monitor(s) during any ground disturbing activities (including
archaeological testing) is required. Should buried cultural deposits be
encountered, the Monitor may request that destructive construction halt and
the Monitor shall notify a Qualified Archaeologist (Secretary of the Interior's
Standards and Guidelines) to investigate and, if necessary, prepare a
mitigation plan for submission to the State Historic Preservation Officer and
the Agua Caliente Tribal Historic Preservation Officer.
a. Should human remains be discovered during construction of the proposed
project, the project contractor would be subject to the State law regarding
the discovery and disturbance of human remains. In that circumstance
destructive activity in the immediate vicinity shall halt and the County
Coroner shall be contacted pursuant to State Health and Safety Code
§7050.5. If the remains are determined to be of Native American origin,
the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) shall be contacted.
The NAHC will make a determination of the Most Likely Descendent
(MLD). The City and Developer will work with the designated MLD to
determine the final disposition of the remains.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS
PLN 1. Hillside Disturbance. Further disturbances of the hillside not shown on the
approved plans, including grading, grubbing, excavation, landscaping, walls,
buildings and structures, are not permitted by this permit. Any further
development shall be subject to approval by the City in accordance with the
Palm Springs Zoning Code.
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PLN 2. Final Landscape and Irrigation. Final landscaping and irrigation shall be
submitted for approval by the Department of Planning Services prior to
issuance of a building permit. Landscape plans shall be approved by the
Riverside County Agricultural Commissioner's Office prior to submittal.
PLN 3. Outdoor Lighting Conformance. Exterior lighting shall conform to Section
93.21.00, Outdoor Lighting Standards, of the Palm Springs Zoning Code.
Manufacturer's cut sheets of all exterior lighting on the building and in the
landscaping shall be submitted to the Planning Department for approval prior
to the issuance of building permits. If lights are proposed to be mounted on
buildings, down -lights shall be utilized. No lighting of hillsides is permitted.
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
reflectance of 0.70. Only matte (non-specular) roofing is allowed in colors
such as off-white, beige or tan. Bright white should be avoided where
possible.
PLN 5. Maintenance of Awnings & Proiections. 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 that are visible from
adjacent streets or residential and commercial areas.
PLN 8. Pool Enclosure Approval Required. Details of fencing or walls around pools
(material and color) and pool equipment areas shall be submitted for approval
by the Planning Department prior to issuance of Building Permits.
PLN 9. Exterior Alarms & Audio Systems. No sirens, outside paging or any type of
signalization will be permitted, except approved alarm systems.
PLN 10. Outside Storage Prohibited. No outside storage of any kind shall be
permitted except as approved as a part of the proposed plan.
POLICE DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS
POL 1. Developer shall comply with Section II of Chapter 8.04 "Building Security
Codes" of the Palm Springs Municipal Code. 0
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BLD 1. Prior to any construction on -site, all appropriate permits must be secured.
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS
The Engineering Division recommends that if this application is approved, such
approval is subject to the following conditions being completed in compliance with City
standards and ordinances.
Before final acceptance of the project, all conditions listed below shall be completed to
the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
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ENG 2. Construct a 6 inch concrete (or approved equal) driveway, unless otherwise
approved by the City Engineer, from the existing edge of concrete pavement
to the carport parking area.
ENG 3. All broken or off grade street improvements shall be repaired or replaced.
SANITARY SEWER
ENG 4. All sanitary facilities shall be connected to the existing on -site private sewer
system as identified in that certain private sewer agreement in a Grant of
Easement recorded as Document No. 2006-0452191, on June 22, 2006.
GRADING
ENG 5. Submit cut and fill quantities to City Engineer to determine if a Grading Plan is
required. If required, the Grading Plan shall be submitted to the Engineering
Division for review and approval by the City Engineer prior to issuance of
grading permit. If the earthwork quantity is less than 50 cubic yards, a formal
grading plan is not required. To qualify for the exemption, a signed original
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written statement of design earthwork quantities from the owner (or design
professional, prepared on company letterhead) shall be provided to the
Engineering Division. Exemption of a formal Grading Plan reviewed and
approved by the City Engineer does not exempt the applicant from a site
grading plan that may be required from the Building Department, or any other
requirement that may be necessary to satisfy the California Building Code.
a) Fugitive Dust Control Plan shall be prepared by the applicant and/or its
grading contractor and submitted to the Engineering Division for review
and approval. The applicant and/or its grading contractor shall be
required to comply with Chapter 8.50 of the City of Palm Springs Municipal
Code, and shall be required to utilize one or more "Coachella Valley Best
Available Control Measures" as identified in the Coachella Valley Fugitive
Dust Control Handbook for each fugitive dust source such that the
applicable performance standards are met. The applicant's or its
contractor's Fugitive Dust Control Plan shall be prepared by staff that has
completed the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD)
Coachella Valley Fugitive Dust Control Class. The applicant and/or its
grading contractor shall provide the Engineering Division with current and
valid Certificate(s) of Completion from AQMD for staff that has completed
the required training. For information on attending a Fugitive Dust Control
Class and information on the Coachella Valley Fugitive Dust Control
Handbook and related "PM10" Dust Control issues, please contact AQMD
at (909) 396-3752, or at http://www.AQMD.aov. 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 Grading plan.
b) The first submittal of the Grading Plan shall include the following
information: a copy of final approved conformed copy of Conditions of
Approval; a copy of a final approved conformed copy of the Site Plan; a
copy of current Title Report; a copy of Soils Report; and a copy of the
associated Hydrology Study/Report.
ENG 6. Prior to approval of a Grading Plan, the applicant shall obtain written approval
to proceed with construction from the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians,
Tribal Historic Preservation Officer or Tribal Archaeologist. The applicant shall
contact the Tribal Historic Preservation Officer or the Tribal Archaeologist at
(760) 699-6800, to determine their requirements, if any, associated with
grading or other construction. The applicant is advised to contact the Tribal
Historic Preservation Officer or Tribal Archaeologist as early as possible. If
required, it is the responsibility of the applicant to coordinate scheduling of
Tribal monitors during grading or other construction, and to arrange payment
of any required fees associated with Tribal monitoring.
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ENG 7. In accordance with an approved PM-10 Dust Control Plan, perimeter fencing
shall be installed. Fencing shall have screening that is tan in color; green
screening will not be allowed. Perimeter fencing shall be installed after
issuance of Grading Permit, and immediately prior to commencement of
grading operations.
ENG 8. Perimeter fence screening shall be appropriately maintained, as required by
the City Engineer. Cuts (vents) made into the perimeter fence screening shall
not be allowed. Perimeter fencing shall be adequately anchored into the
ground to resist wind loading.
ENG 9. Within 10 days of ceasing all construction activity and when construction
activities are not scheduled to occur for at least 30 days, the disturbed areas
on -site shall be permanently stabilized, in accordance with Palm Springs
Municipal Code Section 8.50.022. Following stabilization of all disturbed
areas, perimeter fencing shall be removed, as required by the City Engineer.
ENG 10. Notice of Intent to comply with the California General Construction
Stormwater Permit (Water Quality Order 2009-0009-DWQ as modified
September 2, 2009 ) is required for
the proposed development via the California Regional Water Quality Control
Board (Phone No. (760) 346-7491). A copy of the executed letter issuing a
Waste Discharge Identification (WDID) number shall be provided to the City
Engineer prior to issuance of a grading or building permit.
Eng 10A. Pro'ects causing soil disturbance of one acre or more must comgly with the
General Permit for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Construction
Activity, and shall prepare and implement a Stormwater pollution prevention
Ian SWPPP . A copy of the up-to-date SWPPP shall be kept at the pro'ect
site and be available for review upon request.
ENG 11. A Geotechnical/Soils Report prepared by a California registered Geotechnical
Engineer shall be required for and incorporated as an integral part of the
grading plan for the proposed development. A copy of the GeotechnicallSoils
Report shall be submitted to the Engineering Division with the first submittal
of a grading plan.
ENG 12, The GeotechnicallSoils Report shall specifically examine and identify the
ability of the existing rock retaining walls to adequately support the proposed
structures. The report shall identify any modifications required to the existing
rock retaining walls, or in the event the walls are unsuitable for use, shall
identify appropriate removal and reconstruction as necessary to facilitate
construction of the proposed structures on the site.
ENG 13. The applicant shall provide all necessary geotechnicallsoils inspections and
testing in accordance with the GeotechnicallSoils Report prepared for the
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project. All backfill, compaction, and other earthwork shown on the approved
grading plan shall be certified by a California registered geotechnical or civil
engineer, certifying that all grading was performed in accordance with the
Geotechnical/Soils Report prepared for the project. Documentation of all
compaction and other soils testing are to be provided. No certificate of
occupancy will be issued until the required certification is provided to the City
Engineer.
ENG 14. The applicant is advised that structural calculations for the proposed retaining
walls are required prior to approval of a grading plan. The structural
calculations shall be submitted to the Building Department for review and
approval, with copy provided to the City Engineer. The structural calculations
shall be approved by the Building Department prior to approval of the grading
plan by the City Engineer.
ENG 15. The applicant is advised that structural inspection of the proposed retaining
walls is required by the Building Department. All structural inspections shall
be scheduled and coordinated directly with the Building Department, including
any special inspections by deputy inspectors required by the Building Official.
The applicant shall be responsible for payment of all structural inspections,
including inspections required by a deputy inspector.
ENG 15A The applicant shall provide pad elevation certifications for all building pads in
conformance with the approved grading plan, to the Engineering Division prior
to construction of any building foundation.
ENG 16. 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 located at 73-710 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert
(Phone: 760-776-8208).
DRAINAGE
ENG 17. All stormwater runoff passing through the site shall be accepted and
conveyed across the property in a manner acceptable to the City Engineer.
For all stormwater runoff falling on the site, on -site retention or other facilities
approved by the City Engineer shall be required to contain the increased
stormwater runoff generated by the development of the property. Provide a
hydrology study to determine the volume of increased stormwater runoff due
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to development of the site, and to determine required stormwater runoff
mitigation measures for the proposed development. Final retention basin
sizing and other stormwater runoff mitigation measures shall be determined
upon review and approval of the hydrology study by the City Engineer and
may require redesign or changes to site configuration or layout consistent
with the findings of the final hydrology study.
ENG 18. The project is subject to flood control and drainage implementation fees. The
acreage drainage fee at the present time is $9,212.00 per acre per Resolution
No. 15189. Fees shall be paid prior to issuance of a building permit.
GENERAL
ENG 19. Any utility trenches or other excavations within existing asphalt concrete
pavement of off -site streets required by the proposed development shall be
backfilled and repaired in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard
Drawing No. 115. The developer shall be responsible for removing, grinding,
paving and/or overlaying existing asphalt concrete pavement of off -site
streets as required by and at the discretion of the City Engineer, including
additional pavement repairs to pavement repairs made by utility companies
for utilities installed for the benefit of the proposed development (i.e. Desert
Water Agency, Southern California Edison, Southern California Gas
Company, Time Warner, Verizon, etc.). Multiple excavations, trenches, and
other street cuts within existing asphalt concrete pavement of off -site streets
required by the proposed development may require complete grinding and
asphalt concrete overlay of the affected off -site streets, at the discretion of the
City Engineer. The pavement condition of the existing off -site streets shall be
returned to a condition equal to or better than existed prior to construction of
the proposed development.
ENG 20. On phases or elements of construction following initial site grading (e.g.,
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 Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, Tribal Historic
Preservation Officer or Tribal Archaeologist. Unless the project site has
previously been waived from any requirements for Tribal monitoring, it is the
applicant's responsibility to notify the Tribal Historic Preservation Officer or
the Tribal Archaeologist at (760) 699-6800, for any subsequent phases or
elements of construction that might require Tribal monitoring. If required, it is
the responsibility of the applicant to coordinate scheduling of Tribal monitors
during construction, and to arrange payment of any required fees associated
with Tribal monitoring. Tribal monitoring requirements may extend to off -site
construction performed by utility companies on behalf of the applicant (e.g.
utility line extensions in off -site streets), which shall be the responsibility of the
applicant to coordinate and arrange payment of any required fees for the
utility companies.
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ENG 21. All proposed utility lines shall be installed underground.
ENG 22. 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 23. Upon approval of any improvement plan by the City Engineer, the
improvement plan shall be provided to the City in digital format, consisting of
a DWG (AutoCAD 2004 drawing file), DXF (AutoCAD ASCII drawing
exchange file), and PDF (Adobe Acrobat 6.0 or greater) formats. Variation of
the type and format of the digital data to be submitted to the City may be
authorized, upon prior approval of the City Engineer.
ENG 24. The original improvement plans prepared for the proposed development and
approved by the City Engineer (if required) small be documented with record
drawing "as -built" information and returned to the Engineering Division prior
to issuance of a final certificate of occupancy. Any modifications or changes
to approved improvement plans shall be submitted to the City Engineer for
approval prior to construction.
ENG 25. 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 26. This property is subject to the Coachella Valley Multiple Species Habitat
Conservation Plan Local Development Mitigation fee (CVMSHCP-LDMF).
The LDMF shall be paid prior to issuance of Building Permit.
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ENG 28. Construction signing, lighting and barricading shall be provided during all
phases of construction as required by City Standards or as directed by the
City Engineer. As a minimum, all construction signing, lighting and barricading
shall be in accordance with Part 6 "Temporary Traffic Control" of the
California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and
Highways, dated September 26, 2006, or subsequent editions in force at the
time of construction.
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ENG 29. This property is subject to the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee which
shall be paid prior to issuance of building permit.
ENG 30. The applicant is advised that construction vehicles and equipment shall be
parked and staged in an area appropriate for parking of vehicles. Tahquitz
Canyon Way and Palisades Drive shall remain open, clear and free of any
vehicles and equipment at all times.
FIRE DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS
FID 1. These conditions are subject to final plan check and review. Initial fire
department conditions have been determined on the site plan dated
2/20/2009. Additional requirements may be required at that time based on
revisions to site plans.
FID 2. Fire Department Conditions were based on the 2007 California Fire Code.
Four complete sets of plans for private fire service mains, fire alarm, or fire
sprinkler systems must be submitted at time of the building plan submittal.
FID 3. Access During Construction (CFC 503): Access for firefighting equipment
shall be provided to the immediate job site at the start of construction and
maintained until all construction is complete. Fire apparatus access roads
shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 20 feet and an unobstructed
vertical clearance of not less than 13'6". Fire Department access roads shall
have an all weather driving surface and support a minimum weight of 73,000
lbs. The grade of this access road along with the sharp turns will require
unobstructed access at all times during construction.
FID 4. 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 5. 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 6. Fire Hydrant Flow and Number of Fire Hydrants (CFC 508.5): Fire
hydrants shall be provided in accordance with CFC Appendix 111-13 for the
protection of buildings, or portions of buildings, hereafter constructed. The
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Revised Conditions of Approval
3.3323 SFR, 6.512 VAR and 7.1325 AMM
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required fire hydrant flow for this project is 1,000 gallons per minute (CFC
Appendix III -A). The recent fire flow test conducted on 3/19/09 and again of
3/25/09 of hydrant #2234 only produced 100 GPM and is insufficient.
Mitigation is required by the applicant before the fire department will allow this
residence to be constructed. A minimum of 500 GPM fire flow is required with
the installation of automatic fire sprinklers.
FID 7. 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 8. NFPA 13D sprinkler system required (903.3.1.3) Automatic fire sprinkler
system is required along with a minimum fire flow of 500 GPM.
FID 9. Residential Smoke Alarms Installation With Fire Sprinklers (CFC
907.2.10.1.2, 907.2.10.2 & 907.2.10.3): Provide Residential Smoke Alarms
(FIREX # 0498 accessory module connected to multi -station FIREX smoke
alarms or equal per dwelling and fire sprinkler flow switch). Alarms shall
receive their primary power from the building wiring, and shall be equipped
with a battery backup. In new construction, alarms shall be interconnected so
that operation of any smoke alarm causes all smoke alarms within the
dwelling to sound.
FID 10. Audible Residential Water Flow Alarms (CFC 903.4.2): An approved
audible sprinkler flow alarm (Wheelock horn/strobe # MT4-115-WH-VFR with
WBB back box or equal) shall be provided on the exterior of the building in an
approved location. The horn/strobe shall be out door rated.
FID 11. Residential Smoke Alarms (CFC 907.2.10): Provide residential single and
multiple -station smoke alarms which shall receive their primary power from
the building wiring, and shall be equipped with a battery backup. In new
construction, alarms shall be interconnected.
END OF CONDITIONS