HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Resolution _6218- Case 5.0845 262 AMENDRESOLUTION NO. 6218
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING CASE NO. 5.0845-PDD 262-AMEND,
AN AMENDMENT TO PREVIOUSLY APPROVED
FINAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR
NEW SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE, DETACHED
CASITA AND THREE -CAR GARAGE ON A VACANT
LOT LOCATED AT 744 BELLA CARA WAY
(ESTANCIAS).
WHEREAS, Michele McKee and Laura O'Kane (the "Applicants") has filed an
application to amend the Final Development Plans of PD 262, Case No. 5.0845, to
construct a 3,885-square foot single family residence, a 937-squre foot attached garage
and a 470-square foot casita on a 23,958-square foot lot located at 744 Bella Cara
Way; Estancias residential development, Zone R-1-13, Section 35; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 94.03.00(G) of the Zoning Code, the Planning
Commission may approve minor architectural or site changes that do not affect the
intent of the PD; and
WHEREAS, on July 27, 2011, a public meeting on Case No. 5.0845 PDD 262-AMEND
was held by the Planning Commission in accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines,
the proposed amendment has been determined to be a project subject to
environmental analysis under CEQA; 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 proposed project is Categorically Exempt under Section 15303(a) (New Single-
family residence).
Section 2: The use and density of the subject property remains the same and are not
affected by the proposed changes. The proposed architecture includes a modern
design, which has been approved and constructed in this Planned Development.
Therefore, the minor architectural and site changes do not affect the intent of the PD.
Planning Commission Resolution No.
Case No. 5.0845 PDD 262 — AMEND
July 27, 2011
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, based upon the foregoing, the Planning
Commission hereby approves an amendment to Case No. 5.0845 PDD 262, to allow
the construction of a 3,885-square foot residence, 937-square foot garage and a 470-
square foot detached casita at the property located at 744 Bella Cara Way, subject to
the attached Exhibit A Conditions of Approval.
ADOPTED this 27th day of July 2011.
AYES: 6, Donenfeld, Chair Caffery, Hudson, Conrad, Munger and Roberts
NOES: None
ABSENT: 1, Klatchko
ABSTENTIONS: None
ATTEST:
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
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RESOLUTION NO. 6218
EXHIBIT A
Case 5.0845 PD-262 AMEND
744 Bella Cara Way
July 27, 2011
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. Proiect Description. This approval is for the project described per Case
• 5.0845 PD-262, except as modified by the conditions below.
ADM 2. Reference Documents. The site shall be developed and maintained in
accordance with the approved plans, date stamped May 25, 2011, including
site plans, architectural elevations, exterior materials and colors, landscaping,
and grading on file in the Planning Division except as modified by the
conditions below.
ADM 3. Conform to all Codes and Regulations. The project shall conform to the
conditions contained herein, all applicable regulations of the Palm Springs
Zoning Ordinance, Municipal Code, and any other City County, State and
Federal Codes, ordinances, resolutions and laws that may apply.
ADM 4. Minor Deviations. The Director of Planning or designee may approve minor
deviations to the project description and approved plans in accordance with
the provisions of the Palm Springs Zoning Code.
ADM 5. Indemnification. The owner shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the
City of Palm Springs, its agents, officers, and employees from any claim,
action, or proceeding against the City of Palm Springs or its agents, officers
or employees to attach, set aside, void or annul, an approval of the City of
Palm Springs, its legislative body, advisory agencies, or administrative
officers concerning Case 5.0845 PD-262 AMEND. The City of Palm Springs
will promptly notify the applicant of any such claim, action, or proceeding
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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. Time Limit on Approval. Approval of the Architectural Application 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 7. 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 8. 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.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS
PLN 1. 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 all other water efficient landscape 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 O
submittal to the City, landscape plans shall also be certified by the local water
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agency that they are in conformance with the water agency's and the State's
Water Efficient Landscape Ordinances.
PLN 2. 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 beige or tan.
PLN 3. Maintenance of Awnings & Projections. All awnings shall be maintained and
periodically cleaned.
PLN 4. 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 5. 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 areas.
PLN 6. Exterior Alarms & Audio Systems. No sirens, outside paging or any type of
signalization will be permitted, except approved alarm systems.
PLN 7. add any additional conditions imposed by 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.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS
BLD 1. Prior to any construction on -site, all appropriate permits must be secured.
FIRE DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS
These Fire Department conditions may not provide all requirements. Detailed plans are
still required for review.
FID 1 These conditions are subject to final plan check and review. Initial fire
department conditions have been determined on the site plan dated_ May
25, 2011 . Additional requirements may be required at that time based
on revisions to site plans.
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FID 2 Fire Department Conditions were based on the 2010 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 Plot Plan: Prior to completion of the project, an 8.5"x11" plot plan or
drawing, and an electronic version in an industry standard file format
capable of being used in a geographical information system (GIS)
preferably an ESRI shape file(s) shall be provided to the fire department.
The GIS file shall be projected in the California State Plane Zone VI
coordinate system and capable of being re -projected into the North
American Datum 1983 coordinate system. PDF files by themselves will not
meet this requirement. The GIS and ESRI shape file(s) shall clearly snow
all access points, fire hydrants, KNOXTm box locations, fire department
connections, dwelling unit or suite identifiers, main electrical panel
location(s), sprinkler riser and fire alarm locations. Industry standard
symbols used in emergency management and pre -fire planning are
encouraged. Large projects may require more than one page. AutoCAD
files will be accepted but must be approved prior to acceptance.
FID 4 PLANS AND PERMITS
When there are significant changes in occupancy, water supply, storage
heights, type, and quantity of storage, storage configurations, Tenant
Improvements or any other changes which may affect the fire sprinkler
system design, the owner, tenant or contractor shall submit plans and
secure permits.
Complete plans for private fire service mains or fire sprinkler ' systems
should be submitted for approval well in advance of installation. Plan
reviews can take up to 20 working days. Submit a minimum of four (4)
sets of drawings for review. Upon approval, the Fire Prevention Bureau
will retain two sets.
Plans shall be submitted to:
City of Palm Springs
Building and Safety Department
3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Counter Hours: M — TH, 8:00 AM —11:00 AM and 2:00 PM — 6:00 PM
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A deposit for Plan Check and Inspection Fees is required at the time of
Plan Submittal. The minimum fee is $ 208.00. These fees are established
by Resolution of the Palm Springs City Council.
Complete listings and manufacturer's technical data sheets for all system
materials shall be included with plan submittals. All system materials shall
be UL listed or FM approved for fire protection service and approved by
the Fire Prevention Bureau prior to installation.
Plans shall indicate all necessary engineering features, including all
hydraulic reference nodes, pipe lengths and pipe diameters as required by
the appropriate codes and standards. Plans and supportive data
(calculations and manufacturer's technical data sheets) shall be submitted
with each plan submittal. Complete and accurate legends for all symbols
and abbreviations shall be provided on the plans.
Plot Plan: Prior to completion of the project, a 8.5"x11" plot plan and an
electronic CAD version shall be provided to the fire department. This shall
clearly show all access points, fire hydrants, knox box locations, fire
department connections, unit identifiers, main electrical panel locations,
sprinkler riser and fire alarm locations. Large projects may require more
than one page.
FID 5 Photovoltaic System: Photovoltaic system design and installation must be
approved by the fire department. Detailed plans need to be submitted for
review and include allowable roof access to perform fire suppression and
rescue operations.
FID 6 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.
FID 7 Fencing Requirements (8.04.260 PSMC): Construction site fencing with
20 foot wide access gates is required for all combustible construction over
5,000 square feet. Fencing shall remain intact until buildings are stuccoed
or covered and secured with lockable doors and windows.
FID 8 Fire Apparatus Access Gates (8.04.260 PSMC): Entrance gates shall
have a clear width of at least 15 feet and be equipped with a frangible
chain and padlock.
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FID 9 Security Gates (CFC 503.6): The 'installation of security gates across a
fire apparatus access road shall be approved by the Fire Chief. Where
security gates are installed, they shall have an approved means of
emergency operation. The security gates and the emergency operation
shall be maintained operational at all times. Electric gate operators, where
provided, shall be listed in accordance with UL 325. Gates intended for
automatic operation shall be designed, constructed and installed to
comply with the requirements of ASTM F 2200 and an approved Knox key
electric switch. Secured non -automated vehicle gates or entries shall
utilize an approved padlock or chain (maximum link or lock shackle size of
'/4 inch). Approved security gates shall be a minimum of 14 feet in
unobstructed drive width on each side with gate in open position.
In the event of a power failure, the gates shall be defaulted or
automatically transferred to a fail safe mode allowing the gate to be
pushed open without the use of special knowledge or any equipment. If a
two -gate system is used, the override switch must open both gates.
If there is no sensing device that will automatically open the gates for
exiting, a fire department approved Knox electrical override switch shall be
placed on each side of the gate in an approved location.
A final field inspection by the fire code official or an authorized
representative is required before electronically controlled gates may
become operative. Prior to final inspection, electronic gates shall remain
in a locked -open position.
FID 10 Premises Identification (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 numbers or
alphabetical letters. Numbers shall be a minimum of 4 inches high for R-3
occupancies and 6" - 12" for all other occupancies depending on distance
from street with a minimum stroke width of 0.5 inch. Where access is by
means of a private road and the building cannot be viewed from the public
way, a monument, pole or other sign or means shall be used to identify
the structure.
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FID 11 Fire Hydrant Flow and Number of Fire Hydrants (CFC 508.5): Fire
hydrants shall be provided in accordance with CFC Appendix B, Fire Flow
Requirements for Buildings, for the protection of buildings, or portions of O
buildings, hereafter constructed. The required fire hydrant flow for this
project is 1,500 gallons per minute (CFC Appendix B) and one available
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fire hydrant must be within 250 feet from any point on your lot street
frontage. (CFC Appendix C)
FID 12 NFPA 13R Fire Sprinklers Required: An automatic fire sprinkler system
is required. Only a C-16 licensed fire sprinkler contractor shall perform
system design and installation. System to be designed and installed in
accordance with NFPA 13R, 2010 Edition. No portion of the fire sprinkler
system shall be installed prior to plan approval. Prior to final approval of
the installation, contractor shall submit a completed Contractors Material
and Test Certificate for Aboveground Piping to the Fire Department.
(NFPA 13R: Figure 10.1.2)
FID 13 Residential Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms Installation with
Fire Sprinklers (CFC 907.2.10.1.2, 907.2.10.2 & 907.2.10.3; CRC R315):
Provide and install Residential Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms
(Kidde SM120X Relay / Power Supply Module connected to multi -station
Kidde smoke and carbon monoxide alarms or equal system 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, carbon monoxide alarm or fire sprinkler flow switch causes
all smoke and carbon monoxide alarms within the dwelling to sound and
activate the exterior horn/strobe.
The wiring of this system shall be in accordance with Kidde SM120X
Relay / Power Supply Module manual and Figure 2 (see attached). The
120 volt device wired to turn on when alarm sounds is the exterior horn 1
strobe. The pull for fire device is the fire sprinkler flow switch.
FID 14 Additional Residential Smoke Alarm Requirements (NFPA 72:
29.5.1.3): Where the interior floor area for a given level of a dwelling unit,
excluding garage areas, is greater than 1,000 Sq. Ft., the additional
requirements are that all points on the ceiling shall have:
a. A smoke alarm within a distance of 30 ft travel distance or
b. An equivalent of one smoke alarm per 500 Sq. Ft. of floor
area.
One smoke alarm per 500 Sq. Ft. is evaluated by dividing the total interior
square footage of floor area per level by 500 Sq. Ft.
FID 15 Carbon Monoxide Alarm or Detector Locations (NFPA 720: 9.4.1.1 &
9.4.1.2; CRC R315.3): Carbon monoxide alarms or detectors shall be
installed as follows:
(1) Outside of each separate dwelling unit sleeping area in the immediate
vicinity of the bedrooms
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(2) On every occupied level of a dwelling unit, including basements,
excluding attics and crawl spaces
(3) Other locations where required by applicable laws, codes, or standards
Each alarm or detector shall be located on the wall, ceiling, or other
location as specified in the manufacturer's published instructions that
accompany the unit.
END OF CONDITIONS
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