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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Resolution _6313- Case 5.0996 PD 294 TERESOLUTION NO. 6313 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA APPROVING A ONE-YEAR TIME EXTENSION FOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 294 FROM OCTOBER 16, 2012 TO OCTOBER 15, 2013; A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED 79-LOT HIGH -END SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ON APPROXIMATELY 42-ACRE SITE LOCATED ALONG WEST OF RACQUET CLUB ROAD, AND SOUTH OF TRAMWAY. AND WEST OF VISTA GRANDE ROAD; ZONE R-1-A 1 PDD 294, SECTION 3. WHEREAS, Wessman Development, ("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 PD 294; and WHEREAS, on January 23, 2013, a public meeting on the time extension request was held by the Planning Commission in accordance with applicable law; and WHEREAS, the Planning Department has reviewed this project under the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and has determined that a time extension request is considered a "project" pursuant to the terms of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). A Final Environmental Impact Report was previously certified by the City Council on October 17, 2007 for the project. Pursuant to Section 15162 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, further environmental documentation is not necessary because the changed circumstances of the project will not result in any new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects. The time extension request would not result in any new environmental impacts beyond those already assessed in the certified environmental impact report. 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. Planning Commission Resolution No. 6313 Case No. 5.0996-PD 294 January 23, 2013 Page 2 of 2 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, based upon the foregoing, the Planning Commission hereby approves a one-year time extension for PD 294 from October 16, 2012 to October 15, 2013. ADOPTED this 23rd day of January 2013. AYES: 5, Klatchko, Calerdine, Roberts, Vice Chair Hudson and Chair Donenfeld NOES: None ABSENT: 2, Munger and Weremuik ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: r r win Ff Director of PIrvices CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA 0 N CASE No. 5.0996 PD-294 (CRESCENDO) PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 294(PD 294) TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 31766 APN # 504-040-046 1000 WEST OF RACQUET CLUB - WESSMAN DEVELOPMENT CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL .January 23, 2013 Before final acceptance of the project, all conditions listed below shall be completed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer, the Director of Planning Services, the Chief of Police, the Fire Chief or their designee, depending on which department recommended the condition. Any agreements, easements or covenants required to be entered into shall be in a form approved by the City Attorney. PLANNING DEPARTMENT: Administrative: The proposed development of the premises shall conform to all applicable regulations of the Palm Springs Zoning Ordinance, Municipal Code, or any other City Codes, ordinances and resolutions which supplement the zoning district regulations. 2. The owner shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Palm Springs, its agents, officers, and employees from any claim, action, or proceeding against the City of Palm Springs or its agents, officers or employees to attach, set aside, void or annul, an approval of the City of Palm Springs, its legislative body, advisory agencies, or administrative officers concerning Case 5.0996, PD-294 and TTM 31766. 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 Conditions of Approval 5.0996 PD-2941 TrM 31766 January 23, 2013 Page 2 of 21 W] abandon a matter following an adverse judgment or failure to appeal, shall not cause a waiver of the indemnification rights herein. 3. The property owner(s) and successors and assignees in interest shall maintain and repair the improvements including and without limitation 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. 4. Prior to recordation of the final map or, at the City's option, prior to issuance of certificate of occupancy, the developer agree to support formation of or annexation into a Community Facilities District (CFD) to include the project site. Developer further agrees to waive any right of protest or contest such formation or annexation, provided that the amount of any assessment for any single family dwelling unit (or the equivalency thereof when applied to multiple family, commercial or industrial) as established through appropriate study shall not exceed $500 annually per dwelling unit or dwelling unit equivalency unit, subject to an annual consumer price index escalator. Prior to sale of any lots, or prior to the 0 issuance of any certificate of occupancy, or prior to any approval of the Building Official that will allow the premises to be occupied, the CFD shall be formed, the annexation thereto shall occur, or at the option of the City Manager and Building Official, a covenant agreement may be recorded against any affected parcel(s) with the project, evidencing the Owner's binding consent, approval, and waiver of rights as provided in this condition of approval. 5. The applicant, prior to issuance of building permits, shall submit a draft declaration of covenants, conditions and restrictions ("CC&R's") to the Director of Planning Services for approval in a form to be approved by the City Attorney, to be recorded prior to certificate of occupancy. The CC&R's shall be enforceable by the City, shall not be amended without City approval, and shall require maintenance of all property in a good condition and in accordance with all ordinances. 6. The applicant shall submit to the City of Palm Springs, a deposit in the amount of $3,500, for the review of the CC&R's by the City Attorney. A $631 filing fee, or the fee in effect at the time of submission, shall also be paid to the City Planning Department for administrative review purposes. 7. Pursuant to Park Fee Ordinance No. 1632 and in accordance with Government Code Section 66477 (Quimby Act), all residential development shall be required to contribute to mitigate park and recreation impacts such that, prior to issuance of residential building permits, a parkland fee or dedication shall be made. 2 Conditions of Approval 5.0996 PD-294 ! TTM 31766 January 23, 2013 Page 3 of 21 Accordingly, all residential development shall be subject to parkland dedication requirements and/or park improvement fees. The parkland mitigation amount shall be based upon the cost to acquire and fully improve parkland. 8. This project shall be subject to Chapters 2.24 and 3.37 of the Municipal Code regarding public art. The project shall either provide public art or payment of an in lieu fee. In the case of the in -lieu fee, the fee shall be based upon the total building permit valuation as calculated pursuant to the valuation table in the Uniform Building Code, the fee being 1.2% for commercial projects or 1/% for residential projects with the first $100,000 of total building permit valuation for individual single-family units exempt. Should the public ark be based 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. 9. 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 and cultural services are near capacity. Accordingly, the City may determine to form a Community Services District under 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 of 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. Environmental Assessment: 10. The mitigation measures of the environmental impact report shall apply. The applicant shall submit a signed agreement that the mitigation measures outlined as part of the final environmental impact report will be included in the plans prior to Planning Commission consideration of the environmental assessment Final Design: 11. If, within two (2) years after the date of approval by the City Council of the preliminary development plan, the final development plan, as indicated in Section 94.03.00(1), has not been approved as provided below in Condition #12, the procedures and actions which have taken place up to that time shall be null and void and the Planned Development District and Tentative Tract Map shall expire. Extensions of time may be allowed for good cause. Conditions of Approval January 23, 2013 5.0996 Pb-294 / TTM 31766 Page A of 21 12. The final development plans shall be submitted in accordance with Section 94.03.00 of the Zoning Ordinance. Final construction plans shall include site plans, building elevations, floor plans, roof plans, fence and wail plans, entry plans, landscape plans, irrigation plans, exterior lighting plans, street improvement plans and other such documents as required by the Planning Commission and City Council. Final construction plans shall be submitted within two years of approval. The Final Planned Development District shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission and City Council. 13. Pad heights and roof elevations shall be specified for each lot as a part of the Final Development Plan. 14. No retention basin may extend past property lines of the project site. 15. An exterior lighting plan in accordance with Zoning Ordinance Section 93.21.00, Outdoor Lighting Standards, shall be submitted for review and approval by the Director of Planning & Zoning prior to the issuance of building permits. Manufacturer's cut sheets of all exterior lighting on the building and in the landscaping shall be submitted for approval prior to issuance of a building permit. If lights are proposed to be mounted on buildings, down -lights shall be utilized. 16. If lights are proposed to be mounted on buildings, down -lights shall be utilized 17. A photometric study shall be required for the entries. Architecture and Landscaping: 18. The project is subject to the City of Palm Springs Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance. The applicant shall submit an application for Final Landscape Document Package to the Director of Planning Services for review and approval prior to the issuance of a building permit. Refer to Chapter 8.60 of the Municipal Code for specific requirements. 19. All proposed trees within the public right-of-way and within 10 feet of the public sidewalk and/or curb shall have City approved deep root barriers installed per City of Palm Springs Engineering specifications. 20. No exterior down spouts shall be permitted on any fagade on the proposed building(s) that are visible from adjacent streets or residential land commercial areas. 21. The design, height, texture and color of fences and walls shall be submitted for review and approval prior to issuance of building permits. All walls shall be located back from top of slope to permit screening by landscaping and stacked boulders. Walls and fences shall be adequately and entirely screened by stacked boulders. Conditions of Approval January 23, 2013 5.0996 PD-294 / 17M 31766 Page 5 of 21 22. The street address numbering/lettering shall not exceed eight inches in height. 23. Details of fencing (materials and color) submitted with final landscape plan. 24. The retention areas shall be fenced; they shall be opened and fully landscaped. (added by the City Council on 10/17/07) 25. All proposed walls shall be located back from the top of slope and shall be screened by landscaping and boulders. (added by the City Council on 10/17/07) 26. The developer shall be required to construct split level designs where possible within the new subdivision. (added by the City Council on 10/17/07) 27. The path of travel to the common trail area shall be compliant with the disabled access codes. 28. Front and rear yards shall be fully landscaped prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy. The landscape palate shall utilize drought tolerant species. Planting of turf shall be prohibited from front yards. Turf shall otherwise be limited to active recreation areas in rear yards only (including private yards). The utilization of desert vegetation shall be incorporated throughout the project site. The 0 developer shall be responsible for installation of front and rear yard landscape, irrigation and exterior lighting. The HOA will be responsible for enforcement of these requirements. 29. Planned Development District (PD 294) development standards are approved as follows: Front Yard 10', with 20' to face of garage Side Yard -- Interior Lot 10' Side Yard — Comer Lot 12' Rear Yard — lot to lot 15, Rear Yard — backing to Local or Collector street 15' Rear Yard — Backing to Major Street 25' Height — Dominant ridgeline 18' Projections and architectural features 21' Second Story maximum size 500 square feet a) No second story units allowed along perimeter of the project or adjacent to another second story unit. Second story units shall be limited to a maximum of 25% of the total number of lots (19 total). 27. A perimeter pedestrian trail, a minimum of 6' (six foot) in width shall be required around the project. A minimum of three shaded seating areas, with water fountains and trash receptacles, shall be required. The specific locations of the 5 Conditions of Approval January 23. 2013 5.0996 PD-294 ! TTM 31766 Page 6 of 21 seating areas shall be selected in consideration of maximizing views, while also maintaining the privacy of adjacent parcels. 28. Hillside related conditions: a) Disturbed areas not proposed for development shall be re -naturalized and re - vegetated. b) Utilize low lighting levels to avoid glare c) All public utilities shall be located underground. d) Plant species native to the immediate region shall be used in all non - recreational landscaping located in or adjacent to open space areas. e) Project perimeters, slopes and retention basins shall be re -naturalized through the use of boulders and heavy landscaping. f) Special attention shall be taken to re -naturalize slopes and areas adjacent to project perimeters with boulders and heavy landscaping to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning Services g) Rock crushing — all sizes of rocks and boulders shall be retained for use in re - naturalizing slopes, which represent existing natural diversity of rock sizes. h) Retaining walls visible from streets shall be completely covered by stacked boulders. General/Grading: 29. Maximum pad heights shall be specified for each lot and shall be approved as part of the Final Planned Development District. 30. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, a Fugitive Dust and Erosion Control Plan shall be submitted and approved by the Building Official. Refer to Chapter 8.50 of the Municipal Code for specific requirements. 31. The grading plan shall show the disposition of all cut and fill materials. Limits of site disturbance shall be shown and all disturbed areas shall be fully restored or landscaped. 32. Drainage swales shall be provided adjacent to all curbs and sidewalks — 3' wide and 6" deep. The irrigation system shall be tested prior to final approval of the project. Section 14.24.020 of the Municipal Code prohibits nuisance water from entering the public streets, roadways or gutters. POLICE DEPARTMENT: 33. Developer shall comply with Section II of Chapter 8.04 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code. BUILDING DEPARTMENT: 0 [• Conditions of Approval 5.0996 PD-294 ! TfM 31766 January 23, 2013 Page 7 of 21 34. Prior to any construction on —site, all appropriate permits must be secured. FIRE: 35. Fire apparatus access roads shall be designed and constructed as all weather capable and able to support a fire truck weighing 73,000 pounds GVW. (902.2.2.2 CFC) 36. Palm Springs Fire Apparatus require an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13' 6". 37. Locked gate(s) shall be equipped with a KNOX key switch device or Key box. Contact the Fire Department at 323-8186 for a KNOX application form. (902.4 CFC) 38. Project is ' beyond five-minute response time from the closest fire station and therefore automatic Fire Sprinkler System is required. 39. Approved numbers or addresses shall be provided for all new and existing buildings in such a position as to be plainly visible and legible from the street or road fronting the property. (901.4.4 CFC) Show location of address on plan elevation view. Show requirement and dimensions of numbers in plan notes. 0 Numbers shall be a minimum 4 inches, and of contrasting color to the background. 40. Access for fire fighting 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. (Sec. 902 CFC) 41. An operational fire hydrant or hydrants shall be installed within 250' of all combustible construction. No landscape planting, walls, or fencing are permitted within 3 feet of fire hydrants, except groundcover plantings. 42. Residential fire hydrants shall be installed in accordance with DWA or Mission Springs Water District specifications and standards. No landscape planting, walls, or fencing is permitted within 3 feet of fire hydrants. ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT: The Engineering Department recommends that if this application is approved, such approval is subject to the following conditions being completed in compliance with City standards and ordinances: STREETS 7 Conditions of Approval 5.0996 PD-2941 TTM 31766 January 23, 2013 Page 8 of 21 1. Any improvements within the public right-of-way require a City of Palm Springs Encroachment Permit. 2. Submit street improvement plans prepared by a registered California civil engineer to the Engineering Division. The plans shall be approved by the City Engineer prior to issuance of any building permits. 3. The applicant shall be required to construct asphalt concrete paving for streets in two separate lifts. The final lift of asphalt concrete pavement shall be postponed until such time that on -site construction activities are complete, as may be determined by the City Engineer. Paving of streets in one lift prior to completion of on -site construction will not be allowed, unless prior authorization has been obtained from the City Engineer. Completion of asphalt concrete paving for streets prior to completion of on -site construction activities, if authorized by the City Engineer, will require additional paving requirements prior to acceptance of the street improvements, including, but not limited to: removal and replacement of damaged asphalt concrete pavement, overlay, slurry seal, or other repairs, as required by the City Engineer. TRAMWAY ROAD 4. Tram Way Tramway Read shall be constructed as a Special Street Section in accordance with the future General Plan and applicable Specific Plans. Tram Way is classified as a 2-lane divided collector roadway up to the proposed intersection of Racquet Club Road on Figure 4.4 (Proposed Circulation Master Plan) in the 207 General Plan Update Circulation Element Traffic Anal Improvements listed for Tram Way Tramway Road that were required in accordance with the Improvement Certificate on Parcel Map 23130, as shown by Map on file in Book 181, Pages 50 to 53, inclusive, of Parcel Maps, records of Riverside County, California, consisting of construction of a 6 inch curb and gutter, 38 feet southeast of centerline along the entire frontage and construction of a minimum pavement section of 3 inches asphalt concrete pavement over 6 inches of crushed miscellaneous base shall be deferred. The applicant shall deposit the engineer's estimate of the cost of the required improvements for construction by others in the future, prior to final map approval. 5. Construct a driveway from Tram Way Tramway Road to the north end of "E" Street as necessary to provide emergency vehicle access into the development. The driveway shall be constructed of a suitable material (turf block) or decorative and colored concrete, subject to review and approval by the Director of Planning Services and Fire Marshall. 6. The applicant shall coordinate with the Mount San Jacinto Winter Park TramwFay Authority regarding construction scheduling and coordination of work occurring on Tram Way. 91 Conditions of Approval 5.0996 PD-2941 TTM 31766 RACQUET CLUB ROAD January 23, 2013 Page 9 of 21 • n - w _ w _ 8. In accordance with the 2007 lieu of the seGondaFy thoroughfare de6ignati— '-- the General Plan Update, developer shall construct Racquet Club Road to a two lane collector street section with a wedge curb located 20 feet north of centerline, and provide additional landscaping approved by the Director of Planning Services within the right-of-way required by the sent 2007 General Plan U dp ate, to the west property of this. development. , develeW 6hall enter- onto an agreeFA9Rt with appropriate aeGurity W G0A6tFUGt RaGquet G161b GeneFal Plan, but shall be eXGUCed from 6HGh requir-ement if in the GeReFal Plan 9. Construct a new 54 feet wide street intersection for "A" Street, located approximately 320 feet west of the intersection of North Leonard Road, and a new street 54 feet wide intersection for "E" Street, located approximately 15 feet east of and just offset from the intersection of North Milo Drive, both as shown on the approved Tentative Tract Map, with 25 feet radius curb returns and spandrels, and a 6 feet wide cross gutter, in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 200 and 206. 10. Construct Type A curb ramps meeting current California State Accessibility standards either side of the new street intersections at "A" and "E" Street and Racquet Club Road, in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 212. 11. Construct pavement with a minimum pavement section of 3 inches asphalt concrete pavement over 6 inches crushed miscellaneous base with a minimum subgrade of 24 inches at 95% relative compaction, or equal, from edge of proposed gutter to clean sawcut edge of pavement at centerline along the entire frontage in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 110 and 330. If an alternative pavement section is proposed, the proposed pavement section shall be designed by a California registered Geotechnical Engineer using "R" values from the project site and submitted to the City Engineer for approval. ::7 Conditions of Approval 5.0996 PD-294 ! TTM 31766 VISTA GRANDE AVENUE January 23, 2013 Page 10 of 21 13. Construct a wedge curb, 5 feet west of centerline. The wedge curb design shall be subject to the review and approval by the City Engineer. 14. Construct a 20 feet wide driveway approach in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 201 at the corner of Vista Grande Avenue and Girasol Road for service and emergency vehicle access into the development, or as otherwise approved by the Fire Marshall. 15. Construct a driveway from the driveway approach at the corner of Vista Grande Avenue and Girasol Road to the north end of "D" Street as necessary to provide emergency vehicle access into the development. The driveway shall be constructed of a suitable material (turf block) or decorative and colored concrete, subject to review and approval by the Director of Planning Services and Fire Marshall. 16. Construct pavement with a minimum pavement section of 2% inches asphalt concrete pavement over 4 inches crushed miscellaneous base with a minimum subgrade of 24 inches at 95% relative compaction, or equal, from clean sawcut edge of pavement to edge of proposed gutter along the entire frontage. Additional pavement removals or asphalt concrete pavement overlay shall be installed in order to construct a cantilevered pavement section with a cross -slope of 2% from the proposed curb face. If an alternative pavement section is proposed, the proposed pavement section shall be designed by a California registered Geotechnical Engineer using "R" values from the project site and submitted to the City Engineer for approval. ON -SITE PRIVATE STREETS 17. All centerline radii shall be a minimum of 130 feet. 18. All on -site cul-de-sacs shall be constructed in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 101. A minimum 43 feet inside radius shall be required for all on -site cut -de -sacs. 19. Construct all on -site street "knuckles" in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 104. 20. Dedicate an easement extending from back of curb to back of curb to the City of Palm Springs for public utility purposes, with the right of ingress and egress for service and emergency vehicles and personnel over the proposed private streets. EO 10 Conditions of Approval 5.0996 PD-2941 TTM 31766 January 23, 2013 Page 11 of 21 21. Dedicate an easement, 30 feet wide (or as required by the City Engineer and Fire Marshall), for emergency vehicle ingress and egress, over Lot 24 as necessary to provide access from Vista Grande Avenue to the north end of "D" Street. This access shall be limited to emergency access purposes only. 22. Dedicate an easement, 30 feet wide (or as required by the City Engineer and Fire Marshall), for emergency vehicle ingress and egress, over Lots 47 and 66 as necessary to provide access from Tram Way Tramway to the north end of "E" Street. 23. Construct a colored concrete wedge curb or rolled curb, 14 feet on both sides of centerline along the entire frontages, and throughout the cul-de-sacs. The on - site streets shall be constructed with a typical crowned cross-section. The pavement section shall be constructed using decorative colored concrete or pavers, subject to the review and approval by the Planning Commission. 24. Parking shall be restricted along one side of all on -site streets, as necessary to maintain a 24 feet wide clear travel way. A sign program or other process, acceptable to the City Engineer, shall be provided that satisfies the parking restrictions. A Home Owners Association shall be responsible for regulating and maintaining required no parking restrictions, which shall be included in Codes, Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions required for the development. SANITARY SEWER 25. All sanitary facilities shall be connected to the public sewer system. Sewer laterals shall not be connected at manholes. 26. All on -site sewer systems shall be privately maintained by a Home Owners Association (HOA). Provisions for maintenance of the on -site sewer system acceptable to the City Engineer shall be included in the Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&R's) required for this project. 27. Sewer improvement plans prepared by a California registered civil engineer shall be submitted to the Engineering Division. The plans shall be approved by the City Engineer prior to issuance of any building permits. 28. Construct an 8 inch V.C.P. sewer main within all on -site streets located 5 feet from centerline or as required by the City Engineer and connect to the existing public sewer system. 29. The on -site private sewer system shall not connect to any existing sewer manhole or any new manhole. The on -site sewer system shall connect to the sewer main in Vista Grande Avenue with a standard 8 inch lateral connection in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 405. 11 Conditions of Approval January 23, 2013 5.0996 PD-294 ! TTM 31766 Page 12 of 21 30. Reserve sewer easements across interior lots as necessary to implement the on- 0 site private sewer system. GRADING 31. Submit a Rough Grading Plan prepared by a California registered civil engineer to the Engineering Division for review and approval. A Fugitive Dust Control Plan shall be prepared by the applicant andlor 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 www.AQMD.gov. A Fugitive Dust Control Plan, in conformance with the Coachella Valley Fugitive Dust Control Handbook, shall be submitted to and approved by the Engineering Division prior to approval of the Grading plan. The Grading Plan shall be approved by the City Engineer prior to issuance of grading permit. a. The first submittal of the Rough Grading Plan shall include the following information: a copy of the final approved conformed copy of the Conditions of Approval; a copy of the final approved conformed copy of the Tentative Tract Map and/or Site Plan; a copy of a current Title Report; a copy of Geotechnical/Soils Report; and a copy of the associated Hydrology Study/Report. 32. A Notice of Intent NOI to comply with the California General Construction Stormwater Permit Water Quality Order 2009-009-DWQ as modified September 2 2009 is re uired for the -proposed development via California Regional Water Quality Control Board online SMARTS system. 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. A National 0 12 Conditions of Approval January 23, 2013 5.0996 PO-2941 TTM 31766 Page 13 of 21 32a. The development shall comply with the General Permit for Stormwater Dischar es Associated with Construction Activity, and shall prepare and implement a stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP). As of September 4, 2012, all SWPPPs shall include a post -construction management plan (including Best Management Practices) in accordance with the current Construction General Permit. A copy of the up-to-date SWPPP shall be kept at the Rro6ect site and be available for review upon request. 32b. Prior to approval of a Grading Plan the a plicant shall obtain written approval to proceed with construction from the Aqua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians,, Tribal Historic Preservation Officer or Tribal Archaeologist. The applicant shall contact the Tribal Historic Preservation Officer or the Tribal Archaeolo ist at 760 699-6800 to determine their re uirements 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. 32c. In accordance with an approved PM-10 Dust Control Plan temporary dust control Perimeter fencing shall be installed. Fencing shall have screening that is tan in color green screening will not be allowed. Temporary dust control perimeter fencing shall be installed after issuance of Grading Permit, and immediately prior to commencement of grading operations. 32d. Temporary- dust control 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. 32e. 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 8.50.0221. Following stabilization of all disturbed areas, perimeter fencing shall be removed, as required by the City Engineer. 32f. Contact Desert Water Agency at 760 323-4971 Ext. 146 to determine impacts to any existing Whitewater Mutual Water Company water lines and other facilities that may be located within the property if any. Make appropriate, arrangements to protect in place or relocate any facilities that are impacted by the development. A letter of approval for relocated or adiusted facilities from Desert Water Agency shall be submitted to the Engineering Division prior to approval of the Grading Plan. 32 . Drainage swales shall be provided ad'acent to all curbs and sidewalks to keep nuisance water from entering the public streets, roadways, or gutters. 13 Conditions of Approval 5.0996 PD-2941 TTM 31766 January 23, 2013 Page 14 of 21 33. In accordance with City of Palm Springs Municipal Code, Section 8.50.022(h) 8.60.026 (G), the applicant shall post with the City a cash bond of two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) per disturbed acre at the time of issuance of -grading permit for mitigation measures for erosion/blowsand relating to this property and development. 34. 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. 34a. The applicant shall provide all necessary. . _geotechnical/soils inspections and testing in accordance with the GeotechnicallSoils Report prepared for the project. All backfill, compaction, and other earthwork shown on the approved grading plan shall be certified by a California_ registered geotechnical or civil engineer, certifying that all grading was .performed in accordance with the Geotechnical/Soils Report prepared for the proi_ect. 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. 34b. The applicant shall provide pad elevation certifications for all building pads in conformance with the approved grading plan, to the Engineerin-q Division prior to construction of any building foundation. 35. 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 Precise Grading Plan. The California Department of Food and Agriculture office is located at 73- 710 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert (Phone: 760-776-8208). 36. Rock crushing operations on -site during rough grading shall be performed in a manner that maintains a sufficient supply of natural boulders for use in re - naturalized fill slopes and retaining walls, and in perimeter landscaped parkways. Grading and rock crushing operations shall be conducted a maximum of 8 hours per day. 37. The perimeter of the project shall be redesigned by softening the exterior of the project by decreasing the perimeter cut and fill slopes from a maximum of 2:1 to a maximum of 3:1 or 4:1 as approved by the of Director of Planning Services and the City Engineer, including the use of landscaping and boulders. Slopes shall be softened by reducing slope heights and through the use of landscaping and boulders to achieve a natural appearance. All project fill slopes shall be re- 14 Conditions of Approval 5.0996 PD-294 / TfM 31766 January 23, 2013 Page 15 of 2 i naturalized by using a "Permeon" spray treatment to restore the natural desert varnish. 38. The final rough grading plan shall be subject to the review and approval by the City Council as part of its review of the Final Planned Development District. A rough grading permit shall not be issued prior to the City Council's review and approval of the rough grading plan and the Final Planned Development District. DRAINAGE 39. All stormwater runoff passing through the site and falling on the site shall be accepted and conveyed across the property to approved drainage structures as described in the Preliminary Hydrology Report for Tentative Tract Map 31766, prepared by Hunsaker & Associates (as may be amended and/or revised). The applicant shall be responsible for construction of drainage improvements, including but not limited to retention/detention basins, catch basins, storm drain lines, and outlet structures, for conveyance of off -site stormwater runoff and management of on -site stormwater runoff, as described in a final Hydrology Report for the development, as approved by the City Engineer. The preliminary Hydrology Report for the development shall be amended to include catch basin sizing, storm drain pipe sizing, and retention/detention basin sizing calculations and other specifications for construction of required on -site storm drainage improvements. No more than 40-50% of the street frontage parkway/setback areas should be designed as retention basins. On -site open space, in conjunction with dry wells and other subsurface solutions should be considered as alternatives to using landscaped parkways for on -site retention. 40. The retention basin located at the southeast corner of the project adjacent to Racquet Club Road shall be revised to decrease the overall depth by increasing its size and lowering the adjacent berm and fill slope, and shall be subject to the review and approval of the final rough grading plan by the City Council. 41. The applicant shall install a drywell, or series of drywells, within each retention or detention basin proposed in the development as necessary to collect and percolate stormwater runoff, including nuisance water, from the tributary area within the development that has drainage directed to the basin. The drywell(s) shall be appropriately sized to accommodate the expected daily nuisance water, as well as runoff from ordinary storm events (2-year storm events), unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer. Provisions shall be included in the Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&R's) for this development that require the routine maintenance of the drywell(s) by the Home Owners Association (HOA), including the right of the City to inspect and require the HOA to remove and replace the drywell(s) if they fail to function, causing stagnant water to accumulate above ground within the basin. The City shall be given the right, in the interest of the public's health, safety, and welfare, to order the removal and replacement of drywell(s) in the event the HOA is non -responsive to 15 Conditions of Approval 5 0996 PD-2941 TTM 31766 January 23, 2013 Page 16 of 21 the City's written notice, with costs to be recovered against the HOA by the City in accordance with state and local laws and regulations. 42. All on -site storm drain systems shall be privately maintained by a Homeowners Association (HOA). Provisions for maintenance of the on -site storm drain systems acceptable to the City Engineer shall be included in Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&R's) required for this project. 43. An existing 25 feet wide drainage easement exists across the western boundary of the development. This easement exists for the purpose of constructing Line 2 from the Master Drainage Plan for the Palm Springs Area, in coordination with Riverside County Flood Control District (RCFC). Realignment of the existing drainage easement within "G" Street, as proposed on the Tentative Tract Map, will require approval of RCFC, following review and approval of storm drain improvement plans for Line 2 from the Master Drainage Plan for the Palm Springs Area. The applicant shall be responsible for preparing a complete set of storm drain improvement plans for the entire reach of Line 2, from the southern edge of Chino Canyon to the Chino Canyon Levee. Plans shall be submitted to RCFC for review and approval. Prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy, the applicant shall construct the segment of Line 2 across the project, and extensions north and south of the property, acceptable to the City and RCFC, sufficient to avoid future impacts to property owners within the development. Upon the completion of the construction of Line 2 within "G" Street, following RCFC acceptance, the City shall initiate proceedings to vacate the existing 25 feet wide drainage easement across the western boundary of the project, and shall quitclaim the 12 feet wide temporary construction easement. 44. In the event the design of Line 2 from the Master Drainage Plan for the Palm Springs Area is not completed prior to final map approval, the existing 25 feet wide drainage easement and 12 feet wide temporary construction easement located across the western boundary of the property shall remain. A Covenant shall be prepared and recorded against Lots 75 through 79 restricting construction on the lots until Line 2 is constructed. The applicant shall deposit $2,000 with the City for preparation of the covenant by the City Attorney and shall be responsible for all costs in the preparation and approval thereof. The Covenant shall be executed prior to final map approval, and shall be recorded by the City with the final map. 45. The project is subject to flood control and drainage implementation fees pursuant to Resolution 14082. The acreage drainage fee at the present time is $6,511 per acre per Resolution No. 15189. Based on the 42.2 acre size of the project site as shown on the Tentative Tract Map, the project is responsible for payment of $274,764.20 in drainage implementation fees. The applicant shall be eligible for credit up to the maximum drainage implementation fee of $274,764.20 otherwise due. Validated costs incurred by the applicant for the design and construction of Line 2 from the Master Drainage Plan for the Palm Springs Area may be credited 16 Conditions of Approval 5,0996 PD-2941 TTM 31766 January 23, 2013 Page 17 of 21 toward the drainage fee otherwise due. Fees shall be paid prior to issuance of a building permit if applicable. 46. In the event validated costs exceed the drainage implementation fee otherwise due, at the request of the applicant, the City may enter into a reimbursement agreement with the applicant for reimbursement of excess costs. Following completion and acceptance of the construction of Line 2 from the Master Drainage Plan for the Palm Springs Area by RCFC and the City Engineer, if reimbursement of excess costs is requested in writing by the applicant, the applicant shall submit a formal request for preparation of a Drainage Reimbursement Agreement and a $2,500 deposit for City staff time associated with the preparation of the Drainage Reimbursement Agreement, including City Attorney fees. The applicant shall be responsible for payment of all associated staff time and expenses necessary in the preparation and processing of the Drainage Reimbursement Agreement with the City Council, and shall submit additional deposits as necessary when requested by the City, which are included in the amount that may be reimbursed to the applicant through the Drainage Reimbursement Agreement. The Drainage Reimbursement Agreement is subject to the City Council's review and approval, and its approval is not guaranteed nor implied by this condition. 47. All residential lots shall be designed to provide adequate drainage to the adjacent on -site streets. Drainage shall be accommodated in a manner that does not interfere with the split level pads of the lots. 48. This project shall eaay be required to install measures in accordance with applicable National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Best Management Practices (BMP's) included as part of the NPDES Permit issued for the Whitewater River Region from the Colorado River Basin Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB). The applicant is advised that installation of BMP's, including mechanical or other means for pre -treating contaminated stormwater and non-stormwater runoff, may be required by regulations imposed by the RWQCB. It shall be the applicant's responsibility to design and install appropriate BMP's, in accordance with the NPDES Permit, that effectively intercept and pre -treat contaminated stormwater and non-stormwater runoff from the project site, prior to release to the City's municipal separate storm sewer system ("MS4"), to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and the RWQCB. If required, such measures shall be designed and installed on -site; and provisions for perpetual maintenance of the measures shall be provided to the satisfaction of the City Engineer, including provisions in Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&R's) required for the development. GENERAL 17 Conditions of Approval January 23, 2013 5 0996 PD-2941 TTM 31766 Page 18 of 21 49. All on -site and off -site street improvements, and all perimeter landscaping and parkway improvements shall be completed prior to issuance of the first certificate of occupancy (excluding certificates of occupancy issued for model homes). 50. A 6 feet wide meandering pedestrian trail system shall be constructed along the perimeter of the development providing public access into and around the property. Appropriate rest stops shall be provided along the pedestrian trail system with public access to make this feature a recreational amenity. The pedestrian trail system shall be constructed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and Planning Commission, using decorative colored concrete or other ADA acceptable material. Easements for public access into and around the property shall be dedicated to the City on the final map as required to allow public use of the pedestrian trail system. 51. 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, 0 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. 52. All proposed utility lines shall be installed underground. 53. In accordance with Chapter 8.04.401 of the City of Palm Springs Municipal Code, all existing and proposed electrical lines of thirty-five thousand volts or less and overhead service drop conductors, and all gas, telephone, television cable service, and similar service wires or lines, which are on -site, abutting, and/or transecting, shall be installed underground unless specific restrictions are shown in General Orders 95 and 128 of the California Public Utilities Commission, and service requirements published by the utilities. The existing overhead utilities across the northerly property line meet the requirement to be installed underground. A letter from the owners of the affected utilities shall be submitted to the Engineering Division prior to approval of a grading plan, informing the City that they have been notified of the City's utility undergrounding requirement and their intent to commence design of utility undergrounding plans. When available, the utility undergrounding plan shall be submitted to the Engineering Division identifying all above ground facilities in the area of the project to be 18 Conditions of Approval 5.0996 PD-2941 TTM 31766 January23, 2013 Page 19 of 21 undergrounded. Undergrounding of existing overhead utility lines shall be completed prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy. 54. All existing utilities shall be shown on the grading and street plans. The existing and proposed service laterals shall be shown from the main line to the property line. 55. 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. 56. The original improvement plans prepared for the proposed development and approved by the City Engineer shall be documented with record drawing "as - built" information and returned to the Engineering Division prior to issuance of a final certificate of occupancy. Any modifications or changes to approved improvement plans shall be submitted to the City Engineer for approval prior to construction. i r 1 i { wig"I WAIN wl 1 1 58. Nothing shall be constructed or planted in the comer cut-off area of any intersection or 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. 59. All proposed trees within the public right-of-way and within 10 feet of the public sidewalk and/or curb shall have City approved deep root barriers installed per City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 904. 59a. This property.. is subiect 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. MAP 60. A Final Map shall be prepared by a California registered Land Surveyor or qualified Civil Engineer and submitted to the Engineering Division for review and 19 Conditions of Approval 5.0996 PD-2941 TTM 31766 January 23, 2013 Page 20 of 21 approval. A Title Report prepared for subdivision guarantee for the subject property, the traverse closures for the existing parcel and all lots created therefrom, and copies of record documents shall be submitted with the Final Map to the Engineering Division as part of the review of the Map: The Final Map shall be approved by the City Council prior to issuance of building permits. Prior to approval of a final map, the applicant shall dedicate to the City of Palm Springs, by separate instrument, a 12 feet wide temporary construction easement adjacent to the east side of the 25 feet wide drainage easement, for the purposes of the future construction of Line 2 from the Master Drainage Plan of the Palm Springs Area in its original alignment (as required by the Improvement Certificate recorded concurrently with Parcel Map 23130). ). A Covenant shall be prepared and recorded against Lots 75 through 79 restricting construction on the lots until Line 2 is constructed. The applicant shall deposit $2,000 with the City for preparation of the covenant by the City Attorney and shall be responsible for all costs in the preparation and approval thereof. The Covenant shall be executed prior to final map approval, and shall be recorded by the City with the final map. 61. In accordance with Section 66434 (g) of the Government Code, the westerly 23 feet of Vista Grande Avenue may be abandoned upon the filing of a Final Map identifying the abandonment of the right-of-way dedicated to the City of Palm Springs. Prior to approval of a Final Map, the developer shall coordinate with each public utility company and determine specific requirements as to the abandonment and/or relocation of existing underground utilities that may exist within the public easements to be abandoned. Prior to approval of a Final Map, the developer shall provide to the City Engineer a letter of approval regarding the proposed abandonment of easements over Vista Grande Avenue from each public utility agency. 61 a. The applicant shall dedicate easements to the City of Palm Springs for Public access into and around the property, on the final map as required to allow public use of the pedestrian trail system associated with this development. 62. A copy of draft Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&R's) shall be submitted to the City Attorney for review and approval for any restrictions related to the Engineering Division's recommendations. The CC&R's shall be approved by the City Attorney prior to approval of a Final Map, 63. Upon approval of a final map, the final map shall be provided to the City in G.I.S. digital format, consistent with the "Guidelines for G.I.S. Digital Submission" from the Riverside County Transportation and Land Management Agency." G.I.S. digital information shall consist of the following data: California Coordinate System, CCS83 Zone 6 (in U.S. feet); monuments (ASCII drawing exchange file); lot lines, rights -of -way, and centerlines shown as continuous lines; full map annotation consistent with annotation shown on the map; map number; and map file name. G.I.S. data format shall be provided on a CDROM/DVD containing the Oki] Conditions of Approval 5.0996 PD-294 ! TTM 31766 January 23, 2013 Page 21 of 21 following: ArcGIS Geodatabase, ArcView Shapefile, Arclnfo Coverage or Exchange file (e00), DWG (AutoCAD 2004 drawing file), DGN (Microstation drawing file), DXF (AutoCAD ASCII drawing exchange file) ), and PDF (Adobe Acrobat 6.0 or greater) formats. Variations of the type and format of G.I.S. digital data to be submitted to the City may be authorized, upon prior approval of the City Engineer. TRAFFIC 64. Furnish and install a decorative street light at the northwest corners of the project's main entrances ("A" and "E" Streets) on Racquet Club Drive to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning Services and the City Engineer. 65. Submit traffic striping plans for improvements to Racquet Club Road prepared by a California registered civil engineer, for review and approval by the City Engineer. All required traffic striping improvements shall be completed in conjunction with required street improvements, to the satisfaction of the City Engineer, and prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy. 66. Street name and stop signs shall be required at each on -site street intersection, as required by the City Engineer. Developer shall create a street name sign system reflective of special neighborhood standards. 66a. The applicant shall stri e a 4 feet wide Class II bike lane along the groject frontage on Tram Way. 67. Install a 24 inch stop sign, stop bar, and "STOP" legend for traffic exiting the development at the intersections of "A" Street and "E" Street with Racquet Club Road in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing Nos. 620-625 and the California Manual On Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways, dated Janu_ary_13,__2012, or subsequent editions in force at the time of construction, as required by the City Engineer. 68. Construction signing, lighting and barricading shall be provided during all phases of construction fef on all pFejeGts 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 Hiahways. dated January 13, 2012 State of California, DepakmeRt of TmRspeFtation, 11R A—_.._1 _2 T__Il:_ f1__1__1_ L__ ^___1_.._a:__ __J ■A_:_t______ 9____n J_a_r 4986-, or subsequent editions additions in force at the time of construction. 69. This property is subject to the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee which shall be paid prior to issuance of building permit. I_�il �Z�1���1T►11�iL�I.�? 21 N w