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Home My WebLink AboutPC Resolution _6226- Case 3.0706 MAARESOLUTION NO.6226 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CASE 3.0706 MAA, A MINOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION TO INSTALL A CONTROLLED OFF-STREET PARKING SYSTEM AT THE EXISTING HOTEL LOCATED AT 888 EAST TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY. WHEREAS, Remington Hotels (the "Applicant") has filed an application with the City pursuant to Section 94.04.00 and 93.06.00 of the Zoning Code for the installation of a controlled off-street parking system at the existing hotel located at 888 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Zone RA (Section 14 Master Plan — Resort Attraction), Section 14; and WHEREAS, notice of public meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Springs to consider the minor architectural application, Case No. 3.0706 MAA, was given in accordance with applicable law; and WHEREAS, on September 14, 2011, a public meeting on the application for architectural approval 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"), and has been determined to be Categorically Exempt as a Class 11 exemption (accessory structures) pursuant to Section 15311(a) of the CEQA Guidelines; 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), the project is Categorically Exempt under Section 15311(a)(Accessory Structures). Section 2: Based on the driveway and parking layout, it appears that there is sufficient vehicle maneuvering and "stacking" space to avoid internal and external traffic conflict. Planning Commission Resolution No. 6226 Case 3.0706 MAA — Renaissance Hotel September 14, 2011 Page 2 of 2 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, based upon the foregoing, the Planning Commission hereby approves Case No. 3.0706 MAA, allowing the installation of controlled access to the off-street parking areas of the existing hotel located at 888 East Tahquitz Canyon, subject to those conditions set forth in Exhibit A. ADOPTED this 10 day of September 2011. AYES: 6, Roberts, Munger, Klatchko, Conrad, Hudson and Chair Donenfeld NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: 4r g Ewing CP Di ctor of PI ni g Services CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA X- N RESOLUTION NO.6226 EXHIBIT A Case No. 3.0709 MAA Renaissance Hotel Controlled Off-street Parking System 888 East Tahquitz Canyon Way September 14, 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 No. 3.0706 MAA, except as modified with the conditions below. ADM 2. Reference Documents. The site shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the approved plans 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 3.0706 MAA. 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 Resolution No. 6226 Conditions of Approval Page 2 of 3 Case No. 3.0706 MAA — Renaissance Hotel Controlled Parking System September 14, 2011 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 Re air. 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. 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. FIRE DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS Gate Access Requirements FID 1. The installation of security gates across a fire apparatus access road shall be approved by the fire chief during the plan check review. Where security gates are installed, they shall have an approved means of emergency operation. The security gates and the emergency operation shall be maintained at all times. FID 2. A Knox key operated switch shall be installed at every automatic gate. Secured automated vehicle gates or entries shall utilize a combination of a Tomar StrobeswitchTm, or approved equal, and an approved Knox key electric switch when required by the fire code official. Secured non -automated vehicle gates or entries shall utilize an approved padlock or chain (maximum link or lock shackle size of Y4 inch) when required by the fire code official. FID 3. 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 Resolution No. 6226 Conditions of Approval Page 3 of 3 Case No. 3.0706 MAA — Renaissance Hotel Controlled Parking System September 14, 2011 the use of special knowledge or any equipment. If a two -gate system is used, the override switch must open both gates. FID 4. Gate arms securing parking lots and parking structures shall be equipped with a fire department approved dual -keyed Knox key electric switch. When activated, the arm or arms shall open to allow fire and law enforcement access. FID 5. 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. FID 6. Approved security gates shall be a minimum of 14 feet in unobstructed drive width on each side with gate in open position. An unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13 feet 6 inches shall be provided and maintained at all times. END OF CONDITIONS W- m