HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Resolution _6369- Case 5.0976 CUP-ARESOLUTION NO. 6369
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING A ONE-YEAR TIME EXTENSION FOR A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, CASE 5.0976 CUP -A, FOR
BURRTEC WASTE INDUSTRIES, INC., FROM OCTOBER
8, 2013 TO OCTOBER 7, 2014; A PROPOSED MUNICIPAL
SOLID WASTE MATERIALS RECOVERY FACILITY (MRF)
AND TRANSFER STATION ON AN 11.84-ACRE SITE AT
THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF 19T" AVENUE &
MCLANE STREET.
WHEREAS, Burrtec Waste Industries, Inc. ("Applicant") has filed an application with the
City pursuant to Section 94.02.00(F) of the Palm Springs Zoning Code for a one-year
time extension for case 5.0976 CUP AMND; and
WHEREAS, on December 11, 2013, a public meeting on the application 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 the Mitigated Negative Declaration
for this Case 5.0976 CUP AMND was previously approved by the Planning Commission
on October 26, 2011. The preparation of additional environmental documentation is not
necessary because there are no changed circumstances related to the project that will
result in any new significant environment effects or a substantial increase in the severity
of previously identified significant effects.
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 requirements of Section 94.02.00(F), the Planning
Commission finds:
1. The previously approved Mitigated Negative Declaration is the
controlling environmental documentation for this request.
2. The applicant has requested an extension of time in accordance with
the requirements of the City Municipal and Zoning Codes.
3. A demonstration of good cause has been made and that the
Conditions of Approval ensure that the developer will pursue the
project in good faith.
Planning Commission Resolution No. 6369
Case No. 5.0976 CUP AMND
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that,
Commission hereby approves a one-year time
from October 8, 2013 to October 7, 2014.
ADOPTED this 11th day of December 2013.
AYES: 7,
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTENTIONS:
December 11, 2013
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based upon the foregoing, the Planning
extension of case 5.0976 CUP AMND
Commissioner Lowe, Commissioner Calerdine, Commissioner
Klatchko, Commissioner Roberts, Commissioner Weremiuk, Vice -
Chair Hudson and Chair Donenfeld
None
None
None
ATTEST:
M. Vargo Wheeler, AICP
Director of Planning Services
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
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RESOLUTION NO. 6369
EXHIBIT A
PLANNING COMMISSION
REVISED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Case 5.0976 CUP -A
Burrtec Waste Industries, Inc.
Southwest corner of
19t' Avenue and McLane Street
December 11, 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.
ADMINISTRATIVE CONDITIONS
ADM 1. 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.
ADM 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 anInul, an approval of the City of Palm
Springs, its legislative body, advisory agencies, or administrative officers
concerning Case 5.0976 CUP -A. 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
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abandon a matter following an adverse judgment or failure to appeal, shall not
cause a waiver of the indemnification rights herein. 0
ADM 3. That 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.
ADM 4. The project is located in an area defined as having an impact on fish and
wildlife as defined in Section 711.4 of the Fish and Game Code, therefore a
fee of $1,876.75 plus an administrative fee of $64.00 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 Determination. Action on this application shall not be
final until such fee is paid.
ADM 5. 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 prote^t the public rights of access and viewing.
ADM 6. Architectural approval shall be valid for a period of two (2) years. Extensions
of time may be granted by the Planning Commission upon demonstration of
good cause.
ADM 7. The Conditional Use Permit (CUP) approval shall be valid for a period of two
(2) years. Once constructed, the conditional use permit, provided all
conditions of approval have been complied with, does not have a time limit.
Extensions of time may be granted by the Planning Commission upon
demonstration of good cause.
ADM 8. The appeal period for a CUP application is 15 calendar days from the date of
project approval. Permits will not be Issued until the appeal period has
concluded.
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ENVIROMENTAL ASSESSMENT
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ENV 1. The Mitigation Measures in the Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) shall
apply. Mitigation Measures shall be included on final development plans and
a signed agreement shall be submitted to the Planning Department indicating
that the applicant agrees to implement all Mitigation Measures. Mitigation
Measures are as follows:
I.c-1 All buildings will be constructed of tilt -up concrete with architectural
features.
Lc-2 The site will be surrounded with 6 foot high decorative block walls,
combination block walls with wrought iron fencing and landscaping
that will block the view of operations areas from adjacent streets and
properties.
Lc-3 The facility operator shall collect all litter onsite, along walls and
fences of the facility, and along primary local access roads on a daily
basis.
I.d-1 All exterior lighting shall be oriented and screened to minimize light
glare at the property boundary.
I.d-2 The use of reflective glass will reduce the potential for glare.
I11.a-1 Cut and fill quantities will be balanced to eliminate truck trips for
import or export of dirt.
111.a-2 The proposed project will comply with the provisions of Chapter 8.50
of the Palm Springs Municipal Code that establishes minimum
requirements for construction activities to reduce fugitive dust
and emissions. A plan to control fugitive dust through the
implementation of reasonable dust control measures shall be
prepared and submitted to the City for approval prior to the issuance
of grading permits. The plan shall specify the dust control measures
to be implemented.
111.a-3 The project proponent shall comply with all applicable SCAQMD
Rules and Regulations including Rule 403 insuring the clean up of
construction -related dirt on approach routes to the site. Rule 403
prohibits the release of fugitive dust emissions from any active
operation, open storage pile or disturbed surface area beyond the
property line of the emission source. Particulate matter on public
roadways is also prohibited.
III.a-4 Adequate watering techniques shall be employed to partially mitigate
the impact of construction -related dust particulates. Portions of the
site that are undergoing surface earth moving operations shall be
watered such that a crust will be formed on the ground surface then
watered again at the end of each day. Site watering will be as
necessary to adequately mitigate blowing dust.
I11.a-5 Any vegetative cover to be utilized on -site shall be planted as soon
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as possible to reduce the disturbed area subject to wind erosion.
Systems required for these plants shall be installed as soon as
possible to maintain good ground cover and to minimize wind erosion
of the soil.
ill.a-6 Any construction access roads (other than temporary access roads)
shall be paved as soon as possible and cleaned after each workday
the maximum vehicle speed on unpaved roads shall be 15 mph.
Ill.a-7 Grading operations shall be suspended during the first and second
stage ozone episodes or when winds exceed 25 mph, per PM10 SIP.
Ill.a-8 Any construction equipment using direct internal combustion engines
shall use a diesel fuel with a maximum of 0.05% sulfur and a four -
degree retard.
Ill.a-9 Construction operations affecting off -site roadways shall be
scheduled by implementing traffic hours and shall minimize
obstruction of through -traffic lanes.
Ill.a-10 All building construction shall comply with energy use guidelines in
Title 24 of the California Administrative Code.
Ill.a-11 The use of energy efficient street lighting and parking lot lighting per
the City Lighting Ordinance shall be required for all on -site to reduce
emissions at the power generation facility serving the area.
Ill.a-12 The facility will provide bike racks to support alternative travel for
employees that will reduce potential emissions from employee trips.
Ill.a-13 The project shall comply with all applicable SCAQMD Rule 403
relating to the control of fugitive dust.
Ill.a-14 Perimeter walls and landscaping shall be constructed in a manner
that assists in protecting the site from blowsand. All walls and
landscaping shall be maintained on a regular basis to remove
accumulated blowsand.
Ill.a-15 Project transfer vehicles shall comply with SCAQMD Rule 1193
regarding the use of alternative fuel and dual fuel vehicles.
I11.a-16 The project shall comply with SCAQMD Rule 410 through the
preparation and implementation of an Odor Management Plan.
Ill.e-1 All waste materials will be received and handled within an enclosed
structure.
Ill.e-2 All incoming wastes will be removed from the site within 48 hours of
its receipt. No long-term storage is permitted.
Ill.e-3 Misting/deodorizing systems will be used in the MRF/transfer building
to reduce the potential for dust and odors.
Ill.e-4 The project shall comply with SQACMD Rule 402 relative to odor
nuisances which states: 0
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"A person shall not discharge from any source whatsoever such
quantities of air contaminants or other material which cause
injury, detriment, nuisance, or annoyance to any considerable
number of persons or to the public, or which endanger the
comfort, repose, health or safety of any such persons or the
public, or which cause, or have a natural tendency to cause,
injury or damage to business or property. "'
Vl.a-1 All facility construction shall be designed in compliance with the
California Building code specifications for Seismic Zone 4.
Vi.a-2 All site construction shall comply with the recommendations of the
Site Geotechnical Report prepared by Landmark Consultants, dated
December 2003 which are summarized as follows:
a. All surface improvements, debris, and vegetation should be
removed from the construction area.
b. Existing surface soil should be removed to 36 inches below the
building pad or existing grade extending five feet beyond all
exterior walls. Exposed should be scarified to a depth of 8 inches,
uniformly moisture conditioned to ±2% of above optimum
moisture content and re -compacted a minimum of 90% of the
maximum density determined in accordance with ASTM methods.
c. Imported fill soil should be similar to soil or non -expansive,
granular soil meeting the USCS classifications of SM, SP-SM, or
SM with a maximum rock size of 3 inches.
d. Onsite soil that is free of debris, vegetation, and other deleterious
matter may be suitable for trench backfill. Backfill soil within
roadways should be placed in layers not more than 6 inches in
thickness and mechanically compacted to a minimum of 90% of
the ASTM D1557 maximum dry density except for the top 12
inches of the trench which shall be compacted to at least 95%.
e. The moisture condition of the building pad should be maintained
during trenching and utility installation.
f. All site preparation and fill placement should be continuously
observed and tested by a representative of a qualified
geotechnical engineering firm.
g. Auxiliary structures such as free standing or retaining walls should
have the existing soil beneath the structure prepared in a similar
manner recommended for building pads.
h. Shallow spread footings and continuous wall footings are suitable
to support structures provided they are founded on a layer of
properly prepared and compacted soil. Foundations may be
designed using an allowable soil bearing pressure of 2,000 psf.
i. All exterior foundations should be embedded a minimum of 18
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inches below the building support pad or lowest adjacent grade.
Continuous wall footings should be a minimum of 12 inches wide.
Spread footings should be a minimum of 24 inches wide.
j. Concrete slabs should be a minimum of 6 inches thick within the
transfer and recycling buildings. Concrete slabs in non-vehlcular
traffic areas may be 4 inches thick. All concrete slabs should be
placed on properly compacted soil.
k. Foundation designs shall provide a minimum concrete cover of
three inches around steel reinforcing or embedded components
exposed to native soil or landscape water.
I. All site excavations should conform to requirements for Type C
soil. Temporary excavations with depths of 4 feet or less may be
cut nearly vertical for short durations. Slopes should be no
steeper than 1.5:1. Excavations deeper than 4 feet will require
shoring or slope inclination.
m. All permanent slopes should be no steeper than to reduce wind
and rain erosion. Protected slopes with groundcover may be as
steep as 2:1.
n. Walls with granular drained backfill may be designed for an
assumed static earth pressure equivalent to that exerted by a fluid
45 pcf for unrestrained conditions and 60 pcf for restrained
conditions.
o. Seismic earth pressure on unrestrained wall retain more than five
feet of soil may be assumed to exert a uniform pressure
distribution of psf against the back of wall where H is the height of
the backfill. The total seismic load is assumed to act as a point
load at above the base of wall.
p. Construction designs should comply with the latest edition of the
CBC for Seismic Zone 4.
q. Pavement sections were based upon an R-value of 60 for
subgrade and assumed traffic indices.
V1.b-1 All grading will be performed in accordance with a grading permit
issued by the City of Palm Springs.
V1.b-2 An erosion control plan will be prepared and implemented during
construction.
Vl.b-3 A PM10 Plan will be prepared to mitigate dust generation from winds
and vehicle/personnel activities.
V1.b-4 Prior to issuance of grading permits, the developer must comply with
the rules and regulations of the South Coast Air Quality Management
District (SCAQMD) relative to dust mitigation including Rules 402 and
403. 0
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Vll.a-1 The facility shall implement a hazardous waste screening and
exclusion program to be included in the Transfer Processing Report.
The Report shall be approved by the Riverside County
Environmental Health Department (Local Enforcement Agency) as
part of the State Solid Waste Facilities Permit. This shall include a
load checking program consistent with Riverside County Ordinance
779.3. Any hazardous material found in the incoming waste stream
will be removed, stored in an approved area, and disposed of within
90 days of receipt.
V11.a-2 The facility operator will be required to prepare and file a hazardous
materials business plan with the Fire Department and Riverside
County Department of Environmental Health (serving as the State
Local Enforcement Agency). The plan will identify all hazardous
materials used and their storage and handling procedures.
V11.a-3 Any County Household Hazardous Waste Roundup program
operated from the site will be supervised by qualified professionals
from the Riverside County Department of Waste Management or
their designated licensed contractor who will provide all necessary
containment and cleanup equipment for the program.
V11.b-1 All vehicle maintenance will occur in enclosed buildings or on paved
surfaces. Refueling will be performed on paved surfaces.
V11.b-2 Spill kits including absorbent materials will be stationed throughout
the facility including all areas of vehicle activity.
V11.b-3 All facility employees will be trained in hazardous materials spill
response and cleanup.
VIII.a-1 The facility shall comply with all requirements and regulations of the
regional Water Quality Control Board for construction and operation
of the facility. This shall include the filing of a Notice of Intent under
the program and the preparation of a Storm Water Pollution
Prevention Plan for the construction and operation phases of the
facility and the preparation and implementation of a Water Quality
Management Plan (WQMP) for facility operation.
V11l.d-1 The project will be required to contain the difference in storm run off
between predevelopment and post -development conditions. The
project proposes two retention basins with adequate capacity to
contain additional run off. The final capacity of retention shall be
approved by the City Engineer prior to the issuance of a grading
permit based upon a hydrology study prepared by a qualified
professional.
V311.d-2 All retention areas shall be landscaped and maintained by the
project.
VIII.d-3 The 16-foot wide drainage easement along the Street frontage shall
be kept clear of obstructions including buildings, walls, and fences.
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V11l.d-4 All structures shall be flood proofed a minimum of 18 inches above
surrounding ground surface. (D
V11l.e-1 The project will be required to contain the difference in storm runoff
between pre -development and post -development conditions. The
project proposes two detention basins with adequate capacity to
contain the incremental increase in runoff due to development.
V11l.e-2 The project will be required to comply with the NPDES program and
prepare and implement a SWPPP designed to manage surface
pollutants during construction so they do not exit the site and a
WQMP designed to manage surface pollutants during post -
construction operations. These will include the implementation of
Best Management Practices designed to reduce the potential for the
release of pollutants and those designed to contain any pollutants
onsite.
Vl11.h-1 Buildings shall be flood proofed by elevating the building pads a
minimum of 18 inches above the adjacent flow line of improved
streets and surrounding ground surface.
X1.a-1 All wastes shall be dumped within an enclosed concrete tilt -up
transfer Building.
Xl.a-2 Recyclables shall be dumped within the recycling building. No
materials will be dumped outside.
Xl.a-3 All heavy equipment, such as bucket loaders, shall be operated
within the enclosed transfer building or recycling building.
Xl.a-4 The sorting and baling of recyclables shall occur within the recycling
building.
Xl.a-5 All site personnel shall be provided with ear protection while working
within any building where waste transfer or recycling operations are
conducted.
Xl.a-6 All heavy maintenance of equipment shall occur in enclosed
structures including the waste transfer building, recycling building,
and maintenance building.
Xl.a-7 All equipment and transfer trucks shall be equipped with approved
muffler systems.
Xl.a-8 Waste Recycling and Transfer activities shall be limited to 7:00 a.m.
to 6:00 p.m.
Xl.d-1 Construction activities shall be limited to those hours permitted under
the City of Palm Springs Noise Ordinance.
Xl.d-2 All construction equipment shall be provided with approved muffler
systems.
XIII-1 All fire protection systems will be reviewed and approved by the City
Fire Department.
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XIII-2 The facility will be connected to a domestic water system.
XIII-3 The facility will be equipped with fire hydrants. Fire extinguishers will
be provided in all buildings. All hydrant and extinguisher locations
and sizes will be as approved by the City Fire Department.
XIII-4 This facility will be equipped with automatic fire sprinkler systems.
These systems will be designed to protect areas of buildings
depending on the type of waste stream or process occurring within.
XIII-5 A Fire Protection Plan will be prepared and implemented for the
facility. This will include training and development of procedures for
handling emergencies.
X111-6 The facility will be secured on all sides by walls and fences. Night
security lighting will be provided throughout the site. Security
detection systems will be installed in the office and adjacent
structures.
XV.a-1 Prior to start of facility operations, stop signs shall be installed at all
project entrances to control traffic exiting the site onto 19`h Avenue
and McLane Street.
XV.a-2 As part of the facility's final design, adequate sight distances shall be
maintained at all entrances, per City of Palm Springs standards, at all
project entrances to assure safe turning movements.
XV.a-3 Prior to commencement of facility operations, project traffic signing
and striping to control vehicular movements shall be installed.
XV.a-4 Prior to commencement of facility operations, a traffic signal shall be
installed per City of Palm Springs standards at the Indian Canyon
Drive 1 19th Avenue intersection.
XV.a-5 Prior to commencement of facility operations, the northbound turn
lane at the Indian Avenue119th Avenue intersection shall be
extended a length of 300 feet for stacking distance.
XV.a-6 Prior to issuance of building permits, the project shall participate in
the construction of a traffic signal at the intersection of 20th Avenue
and Indian Canyon Drive through the payment of applicable traffic
signal mitigation fees.
XVI.a-1 Subsurface wastewater disposal systems shall be installed to
dispose of all domestic wastewater. The system shall include the use
of septic tanks and seepage pits that comply with the standards of
the Regional Water Quality Control Board, the Riverside County
Department of Environmental Health, and the City of Palm Springs.
The system design will be based upon percolation tests provided by
Landmark Consultants in their Report dated December 2003.
XVI.g-1 The operator shall prepare a draft Transfer Processing Report for
submittal and approval by the Department of Environmental Health
Local Enforcement Agency.
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XVl.g-2 The facility operator shall file for and receive applicable permits
and/or clearances from responsible agencies including, but not
limited to the Regional Water Quality Control Board, South Coast
Air Quality Management District, State EPA/Department of Toxic
Substance Control, and affected local City and County agencies.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
PLN 1. Should the subject use change from a Material Recovery Facility (MRF) and
Transfer Station (TS) or should the operation of the MRF 1 TS change in a
manner that would impact or require the need for parking in excess of 98
spaces, an amendment to this CUP shall be required.
PLN 2. Outdoor storage and activities associated with permitted uses shall be
adequately screened from view from any public street by a solid masonry
wall. Such wall shall return along any interior side property line which is
perpendicular to such public street for a distance of not less than twenty-five
(25) feet. Other fencing may be of chain link, or other open style, if the entire
length of such fence is landscaped so to screen the storage area from view.
Such landscaping shall be allowed to grow to eight (8) feet in height and shall
be adequately maintained and irrigated. Items shall not be stacked or stored
higher than the wall if located within twenty-five (25) feet from any public
street or residential property. Ali enclosures and stored materials must comply
with fire department regulations for access and fire protection
PLN 3. 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 and Zoning for review and
approval prior to the issuance of a building permit. Refer to Chapter 8.60 of
the Municipal Code for specific requirements.
PLN 4. Prior to 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.
PLN 5. 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.
PLN 6. Separate architectural approval and permits shall be required for all signs.
PLN 7. 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. 0
PLN 8. All awnings shall be maintained and periodically cleaned.
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PLN 9. All roof mounted mechanical equipment shall screened per the requirements
Section 93.03.00 of the Zoning Ordinance. The screening shall be
considered as an element of the overall design and must blend with the
architectural design of the building(s). The exterior elevations and roof plans
of the buildings shall indicate any fixtures or equipment to be located on the
roof of the building, the equipment heights, and type of screening. Parapets
shall be at least 6" above the equipment for the purpose of screening.
PLN 10. No exterior downspouts shall be permitted on any facade on the proposed
building(s) which are visible from adjacent streets or residential and
commercial areas.
PLN 11. Perimeter walls shall be designed, installed and maintained in compliance
with the corner cutback requirements as required in Section 93.02.00.D.
PLN 12. The design, height, texture and color of building(s), fences and walls shall be
submitted for review and approval prior to issuance of building permits.
PLN 13. The street address numbering/lettering shall not exceed eight inches in
height.
PLN 14. No sirens, outside paging or any type of signalization will be permitted, except
approved alarm systems.
PLN 15. No outside storage of any kind shall be permitted except as approved as a
part of the proposed plan.
PLN 16. Vehicles associated with the operation of the proposed development including
company vehicles or employees vehicles shall not be permitted to park off the
proposed building site unless a parking management plan has been
approved.
PLN 17. The project shall comply with the City of Palm Springs Transportation
Demand Management (TDM) Ordinance which establishes transportation
demand management requirements for the City of Palm Springs. Refer to
Chapter 8.4 of the Municipal Code for specific requirements.
PLN 18. Prior to the issuance of building permits, locations of all telephone and
electrical boxes must be indicated on the building plans and must be
completely screened and located in the interior of the building. Electrical
transformers must be located toward the interior of the project maintaining a
sufficient distance from the frontage(s) of the project. Said transformer(s)
must be adequately and decoratively screened.
PLN 19. The applicant shall provide all tenants with Conditions of Approval of this
project.
PLN 20. Standard parking spaces shall be 17 feet deep by 9 feet wide; compact sized
spaces shall be 15 feet deep by 8 feet wide. Handicap parking spaces shall
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be 18 feet deep by 9 feet wide plus a 5 foot walkway at the right side of the 0
parking space; two (2) handicap spaces can share a common walkway. One
in every eight (8) handicap accessible spaces, but not less than one (1), shall
be served by an 8 foot walkway on the right side and shall be designated as
"van accessible".
PLN 21. Handicapped accessibility shall be indicated on the site plan to include the
location of handicapped parking spaces, the main entrance to the proposed
structure and the path of travel to the main entrance. Consideration shall be
given to potential difficulties with the handicapped accessibility to the building
due to the future grading plans for the property.
PLN 22. Curbs shall be installed at a minimum of five (5) feet from face of walls,
fences, buildings, or other structures. Areas that are not part of the
maneuvering area shall have curbs placed at a minimum of two (2) feet from
the face of walls, fences or buildings adjoining driveways.
PLN 23. Parking lot light fixtures shall align with stall striping and shall be located two
to three feet from curb face.
PLN 24. Islands of not less than nine (9) feet in width with a minimum of six (6) feet of
planter shall be provided every ten (10) parking spaces. Additional islands
may be necessary to comply with shading requirements.
PLN 25. Shading requirements for parking lot areas as set forth in Section 93.06.00 of
the Zoning Ordinance shall be met. Details to be provided with final
landscape plan.
PLN 26. Parking stalls shall be delineated with a 4 to 6 inch double stripe - hairpin or
elongated "U" design. Individual wheel stops shall be prohibited; a
continuous 6" barrier curb shall provide wheel stops.
PLN 27. Concrete walks with a minimum width of two (2) feet shall be installed
adjacent to end parking spaces or end spaces shall be increased to eleven
(11) feet wide.
PLN 28. Tree wells shall be provided within the parking lot and shall have a planting
area of six feet in diameter/width.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
POL 1. Developer shall comply with Section II of Chapter 8.04 of the Palm Springs
Municipal Code.
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ADA 1. At least one of the disabled parking access aisles is required to meet the "van
accessible" 8 foot wide dimension. In addition, the words NO PARKING are
required to be painted in each access aisle. (CBC 1129B.3.2)
ADA 2. Any elevation change will require ramping in the walkway located
perpendicular to the disabled parking space(s) leading to the access aisles
serving the disabled parking spaces.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT
BLD 1. Prior to any construction on -site, all appropriate permits must be secured.
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
STREETS
ENG 1. Any improvements within the public right-of-way require a City of Palm
Springs Encroachment Permit.
19T" AVENUE
ENG 2. Remove existing street improvements as necessary to construct a 32 feet
wide and a 26 feet wide driveway approach in accordance with City of Palm
Springs Standard Drawing No. 201. The centerlines of the proposed driveway
approaches shall be located approximately 30 feet and 170 feet east of the
west property line. The center driveway approach shall provide full access.
The west driveway approach shall be for ingress only for trucks entering the
load -out tunnel. Required striping and signage at the west driveway approach
shall be submitted to the City Engineer for approval.
ENG 3. Remove existing street improvements as necessary to construct a 44 feet
wide main entrance driveway approach in accordance with City of Palm
Springs Standard Drawing No. 205. The centerline of the driveway approach
shall be located approximately 195 feet west of the centerline of McLane
Street. There shall be 2 ingress lanes (14 feet and 12 feet wide) separated
from one egress lane (14 feet wide) by a 4 feet wide median, or as shown on
the approved site plan.
ENG 4. Construct a Type A curb ramp meeting current California State Accessibility
standards on each side of the driveway approach in accordance with City of
Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 212. The applicant shall ensure that an
appropriate path of travel, meeting ADA guidelines, is provided across the
driveway, and shall adjust the location of the access ramps, if necessary, to
meet ADA guidelines, subject to the approval of the City Engineer and ADA
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Coordinator. If necessary, additional pedestrian and sidewalk easements
shall be provided on -site to construct a path of travel meeting ADA guidelines. 0
ENG 5. Construct an 8 feet wide sidewalk behind the curb along the entire frontage in
accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 210.
ENG 6. Construct a Type A curb ramp meeting current California State Accessibility
standards at the southwest corner of the intersection of 19th Avenue and
McLane Street in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing
No. 212.
ENG 7. All broken or off grade street improvements shall be repaired or replaced.
MCLANE STREET
ENG 8. Remove existing street improvements as necessary to construct a 36 feet
wide driveway approach in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard
Drawing No. 201. The centerline of the proposed driveway approach shall be
located approximately 70 feet north of the south property line. The driveway
approach shall be used by maintenance vehicles and for emergency access
only.
ENG 9. Construct a 5 feet wide sidewalk behind the curb along the entire frontage in
accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 210.
ENG 10. All broken or off grade street improvements shall be repaired or replaced.
ON -SITE
ENG 11. An existing access easement, recorded in Book 1532, Page 136, on
December 4, 1953, affects the westerly 30 feet of the property. The proposed
site plan shall be revised to allow for the continuing use of this access
easement, or, the developer shall coordinate the quitclaim of all rights to this
access easement with the successors in interest to the access easement. If
the proposed sate plan is not revised, a copy of the recorded quitclaim
granting the current property owner all right, title and interest to the access
easement shall be provided to the City Engineer prior to approval of a grading
plan for this property.
ENG 12. The minimum pavement section for drive aisles and parking spaces shall be
2'/2 inches asphalt concrete pavement over 4 inches crushed miscellaneous
base with a minimum subgrade of 24 inches at 95% relative compaction, or
equal. 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.
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ENG 13. Construct private sanitary sewer system in accordance with City of Palm
Springs Ordinance No. 1084. The seweF GenneGtion fee shall be paid pFiG
prAperty owner- shall enter into a Goyenant agreeing to extend the private
notarized by the nropedy owner and submitted- to the City Engineer prior to
GGIvenant iis submitted shall be paid by the appliGant pFi()F to issuanGe of any
grading OF building permits
ENG 14. The City recommends that the applicant contact the Riverside County Health
Department and the Colorado River Basin Regional Water Quality Control
Board (RWQCB) for requirements related to the construction of private septic
systems for non-residential uses. Private septic systems may now require
additional environmental requirements and/or permits from Riverside County
and the RWQCB.
ENG 14a.This Droiect is subject to the requirements of the Mission Springs Water
District (MSWD). Provisions for domestic water supply and public sanitary
sewer service must be arranged for directly with MSWD. The applicant
should contact MSWD and determine what requirements MSWD may have
for provisions of domestic water and/or sanitary sewer service to the property.
GRADING
ENG 15. Submit a Precise Grading and Paving Plan prepared by a California
registered civil engineer to the Engineering Division for review and approval.
The Precise Grading Plan shall be approved by the City Engineer prior to
issuance of grading permit. 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
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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 Precise Grading
and Paving plan.
a. The first submittal of the Precise Grading and Paving 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; a
copy of the associated Hydrology Study/Report; and a copy of the
associated Water Quality Management Plan.
ENG 16. 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 17. 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 18. 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 19. 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.
ENG 20. Drainage swales shall be provided adjacent to all curbs and sidewalks to
keep nuisance water from entering the public streets, roadways, or gutters.
ENG 21. Notice of Intent to comply with Statewide California General Construction
Stormwater Permit (Water Quality Order 99-08-DWQ as modified PGGe
2,, 2002 2009-0009-DWQ as modified September 2_ 2009) is required for the
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proposed development via the 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 permit.
ENG 21a. Projects causing soil disturbance of one acre or more, must comply with the
General Permit for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Construction
Activity, and shall prepare_ and implement a stormwater pollution prevention
plan (SWPPP_1. 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. The ro'ec#
applicant shall cause the approved final ro'ect-s ecific WQMP to be
incorporated by reference or attached to the proiect's SWPPP as the Post -
Construction Management Plan. A copy of the up-to-date SWPPP shall be
kept at the project site and be available for review upon request.
ENG 22. In accordance with City of Palm Springs Municipal Code, Section 8.50.022 (h)
8.50-025 (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.
ENG 23. 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 Geotechnical/Soils
Report shall be submitted to the Engineering Division with the first submittal
of a grading plan.
ENG 23a.The. applicant shall provide all necessary geotechnical/soils inspections and
testing in accordance with the Geotechnical/Soils 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 project. Documentation of all
compaction and other_ soils testing are to be provided. No certificate of
occupancv will be issued until the re uired certification is provided to the City
Engineer.
ENG 23b.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 24. 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
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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).
WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLAN
ENG 24a.A Final Project -Specific Water Quality Management Plan WQMP shall be
submitted to and. approved by the City Engineer prior to issuance of a grading or
building permit. The WQMP shall address the implementation of operational Best
Management Practices (BMP's) necessary to accommodate nuisance water and
storm water runoff from the site. Direct release of nuisance water to the adiacent
property or public streets is prohibited. Construction of operational BMP's shall
be incorporated. into. the Precise Grading and Paving Plan.
ENG 24b. Prior to issuance of any gradingor building permits, the property owner shall
record a "Covenant and Agreement" with the County -Clerk Recorder or other
instrument on a standardized form to inform future Property owners of the
requirement to implement the approved Final Project -Specific WQMP. Other
alternative instruments for requiring implementation of the approved Final
Project -Specific WQMP include: requiring the implementation of the Final
Project -Specific WQMP in Property Owner Association Covenants,
Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&R's); formation of Landscape, Lighting and
Maintenance Districts, Assessment Districts or Community Service Areas
responsible for implementing the Final_ Project -Specific WQMP; or equivalent.
Alternative instruments must be approved by the City Engineer prior to the
issuance of any grading or building permits.
ENG 24c. Prior to issuance of certificate of occupancy or final City approvals, the
applicant shall:
(1) Demonstrate that all structural BMP's have been constructed and installed
in conformance with approved plans and specifications;
2) Demonstrate that applicant is prepared to implement all non-structural
BMP's included in the approved Final Project -Specific WQMP conditions
of apgroval. or grading/building permit conditions• and
(3) Demonstrate that an adequate number of copies of the approved Final
Proiect-Specific WQMP are available for the future owners (where
applicable).
ENG 24d. For industrial facilities subiect to the General Permit for Stormwater
Discharges Associated with Industrial Activity as defined by Standard
Industrial Classification (SIC) code, prior to issuance of certificate of
occupancy, the applicant shall demonstrate that General Permit coverage has
been obtained by_providing a copy of the Notice of Intent submitted to the
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SWRCB and_a copy of the notification of the issuance of a Waste Discharge
Identification (WDID) Number or other proof of filing.
DRAINAGE
ENG 25. 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 detention or other facilities
approved by the City Engineer shall be required to contain the increased
stormwater runoff generated by the development of the property as described
in the Hydrology and Hydraulic Study for the Transfer Station/Recycling
Facility, prepared by K & A Engineering (dated March 14, 2008). The
Hydrology and Hydraulic Study for the Transfer Station/Recycling Facility
shall be amended to include catch basin sizing, storm drain pipe sizing and
underground detention system sizing calculations and other specifications for
construction of required on -site storm drainage improvements. Final detention
basin sizing and other stormwater runoff mitigation measures shall be
determined upon review and approval of the final 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 26. Direct release of on -site nuisance water or stormwater runoff shall not be
permitted to 191h Avenue or McLane Street. Provisions for the interception of
nuisance water from entering adjacent public streets from the project site
shall be provided through the use of a minor storm drain system that collects
and conveys nuisance water to landscape or parkway areas, and in only a
stormwater runoff condition, pass runoff directly to the streets through
parkway or under sidewalk drains.
ENG 27. This property is subject to the environmental constraints shown on an
Environmental Constraints Sheet recorded in Book 20, Page 95, records of
Riverside County. The property shall accept and convey off -site stormwater
runoff as required by the Environmental Constraints Sheet recorded against
the property. Provisions shall be made to adequately provide for conveyance
of stormwater runoff as originally intended and shown on the rough grading
plan for Parcel Map 20820. McLane Street shall be kept free of obstructions
(including flow -restricting fencing) from the centerline of McLane Street to 55
feet west of centerline. All new buildings shall be elevated to a minimum
height of 18 inches above the surrounding ground.
ENG 28. The proposed wall along the west property line shall be designed to consider
the effects of offsite stormwater runoff impacting the wall. Hydraulic and
structural calculations shall be provided to demonstrate the ability of the
proposed wall to withstand erosion and other impacts due to offsite
stormwater runoff. The developer shall coordinate this analysis with the
original hydrology study prepared for Parcel Map 20820 and provide a copy of
same with required design calculations and analysis to the City Engineer for
review and approval.
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ENG 29. Construct storm drain improvements, including but not limited to catch basins,
and storm drain lines, for drainage of on -site areas into the on -site
underground detention system.
ENG 30. This project shall witl 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, shall will 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. 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.
ENG 32. Compliance with other agency requirements and/or permits shall be satisfied
prior to issuance of a building permit including provisions for NPDES (clean
water quality control) as may be required.
GENERAL
ENG 33. 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
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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 34. 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,
&shaFdBegay, or the Tribal Archaeologist, Patty T-wG 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.
ENG 35. All proposed utility lines shall be installed underground.
ENG 36. 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 37. 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 38. 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.
ENG 39. Nothing shall be constructed or planted in the corner 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.
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ENG 40. All proposed trees within the public right-of-way and within 10 feet of the
public sidewalk and/or curb shall have City approved deep root barriers
installed in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 904.
ENG 41. This property is subject to the Coachella Valley Multiple Species Habitat
Conservation Plan Local Development Mitigation fee (CVMSHCP-LDMF) of
$6,78 . The LDMF shall be paid prior -to issuance of Buildi[
Permit.
MAP
ENG 42. The existing parcels identified as a portion of Parcel 4, Parcel 5, and Parcel 6
of Parcel Map 20820, Map Book 166, Page 70, shall be merged. An
application for a parcel merger shall be submitted to the Engineering Division
for review and approval. A copy of a current title report and copies of record
documents shall be submitted with the application for the parcel merger. The
application shall be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer prior to
issuance of building permit.
TRAFFIC
ENG 43. Install a traffic signal at the intersection of 19th Avenue and Indian Canyon
Drive. The applicant shall submit traffic signal installation plans prepared by a
California registered Civil Engineer or Traffic Engineer for review and
approval by the City Engineer. The traffic signal shall be installed and
operational prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, unless otherwise
allowed by the City Engineer. The applicant shall be responsible for 100% of
the cost to design and install the traffic signal; however, the applicant's fair
share cost of this improvement is 10.69%. Any other developer's fair share
costs that the City may receive for this traffic signal may be reimbursed to the
applicant subject to the terms of a reimbursement agreement, up to a
maximum of 89.31 % of the total cost.
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ENG 44. If reimbursement of costs associated with traffic mitigation measures is
requested in writing by the applicant, the applicant shall submit a formal
request for preparation of a Reimbursement Agreement and a $2,500 deposit 0
for City staff time associated with the preparation of the Reimbursement
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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 Reimbursement Agreement with the Cit
Council and shall submit additional deposits as necessary when reguested
by the City, which are included in the amount that may be reimbursed to the
applicant through the Reimbursement Agreement.The Reimbursement
Agreement is subject to the City Council's review and approval, and its
approval is not guaranteed nor implied by this condition.
ENG 45. Install traffic striping and signage improvements at the intersection of Indian
Canyon Drive and 190 Avenue to provide a total of 300 feet of stacking
distance in the northbound left -turn lane. Submit traffic striping and signage
plans to the City Engineer for review and approval. Required traffic striping
and signage improvements shall be completed prior to issuance of a
certificate of occupancy.
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ENG 47. Install a 24 inch stop sign, stop bar, and "STOP" legend for traffic exiting the
development at all driveways with both ingress and egress in accordance with
City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing Nos. 620-625 and the California
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Hiahways. dated
January 13, 2012, or subsequent editions in force at the time of construction,
as required by the City Engineer.
ENG 48. Install a "One Way" sign at the intersection of the parking area at the north
end of the site and the west driveway from 19th Avenue leading to the load -
out tunnel.
ENG 49. A minimum of 48 inches of clearance for handicap accessibility shall be
provided on public sidewalks or pedestrian paths of travel within the
development.
ENG 50. 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 January 13, 2012 99pteMI99F 26, 2006, or subsequent
editions in force at the time of construction.
ENG 51. This property is subject to the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee which
shall be paid prior to issuance of building permit.
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ENG 52. The Project will bring a significant number of additional_ trucks transporting r
waste materials to the community from surrounding iurisdictions..Accordingly_,
the City may determine to establish a "host fee" to help recover street
maintenance, litter abatement, code enforcement, and/or other costs resulting
from the Project and/or similar facilities. Developer _agrees to support the
establishment of such fee and shall waive its right to protest or contest such
fee, provided that the amount of such fee is established _through appropriate
study. The fee shall be paid prior to occupancy of the Prolect or as may
otherwise be provided in a covenant agreement with City _recorded against the
subiectparcel.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
FID 1. Impact Fees: In order to ensure that the availability of adequate fire and
emergency medical services to the Development, the Applicant shall
participate and contribute in any fee program, assessment district, community
facilities district, or any other public financing that includes the Development
as a part thereof as the City in its discretion may adopt or establish. This
obligation shall be evidenced by a covenant running with the land in a form
approved by the City Attorney.
FID 2. Combustible Storage (CFC 315.3): Outside storage of combustible
materials shall not be located within 10 feet (3048 mm) of a property line.
FID 3. Storage Beneath Overhead Projections From Buildings (CFC 315.3.1):
Combustible materials stored or displayed outside of buildings that are
protected by automatic sprinklers shall not be stored or displayed under non-
sprinklered eaves, canopies or other projections or overhangs.
FID 4. Storage Height in Open Areas (CFC 315.3.2): Storage in open areas shall
not exceed 20 feet (6096 mm) in height.
FID 5. Roadway Dimensions: Private streets shall have a minimum width of at least
20 feet, pursuant to California Fire Code 503.2.1 however, a greater width for
private streets may be required by the City engineer to address traffic
engineering, parking, and other issues. The Palm Springs Fire Department
requirements for two-way private streets, is a minimum width of 24 feet,
unless otherwise allowed by the City engineer. No parking shall be allowed in
either side of the roadway.
FID 6. 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.
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FID 7. Fences (CFC 503.1.5): When fences are installed that cause the distance
from an approved fire department access road to exceed the maximum
distance allowed in Section 503 herein, a gate shall be provided in the fence
to maintain the required fire department access. The gate shall installed with
a minimum of four (4) feet in width and be equipped with a key box and/or
lock accessible from both sides in accordance with Section 506 herein.
FID 8. Surface (CFC 503.2.3): Fire apparatus access roads shall be designed and
maintained to support the imposed loads of fire apparatus (73,000 lbs. GVW)
and shall be surfaced so as to provide all-weather driving capabilities.
FID 9. Turning radius (CFC 503.2.4): The required turning radius of a fire
apparatus access road shall be determined by the fire code official. Fire
access road turns and corners shall be designed with a minimum inner radius
of 25 feet and an outer radius of 43 feet. Radius must be concentric.
FID 10. Dead Ends (CFC 503.2.5): Dead-end fire apparatus roads in excess of 150
feet in length shall be provided with an approved area for turning around fire
apparatus. The City of Palm Springs has two approved turn around
provisions. One is a cul-de-sac with an outside turning radius of 43 feet from
centerline. The other is a hammerhead turnaround meeting the Palm Springs
Public Works and Engineering Department standard dated 9-4-02.
FID 11. Aerial Fire Access Roads (CFC 503.2.8): Buildings or portions of buildings
or facilities exceeding 30 feet in height above the lowest level of fire
department vehicle access shall be provided with approved fire apparatus
access roads capable of accommodating fire department aerial apparatus.
Overhead utility and power lines shall not be located within the aerial fire
apparatus access roadway.
FID 12. Aerial Fire Access Road Width (CFC 503.2.8.1): Fire apparatus access
roads shall have a minimum unobstructed width of 26 feet in the immediate
vicinity of any building or portion of building more than 30 feet in height.
FID 13. Aerial Access Proximity to Building (CFC 503.2.8.2): At least one of the
required access routes for buildings or facility exceeding 30 feet in height
above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access shall be located
within a minimum of 15 feet and a maximum of 30 feet from the building and
shall be positioned parallel to one entire side of the building.
FID 14. 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 at all times. Approved security gates shall be a minimum of 14
feet in unobstructed drive width on each side with gate in open position.
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FID 15. 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 16. Key Box Required to be Installed (CFC 506.1): Where access to or within a
structure or an area is restricted because of secured openings or where
immediate access is necessary for life-saving or fire -fighting purposes, the fire
code official is authorized to require a key box to be installed in an approved
location.
FID 17. Location of Knox boxes: A Knox box shall be installed at every locked
gate. Boxes shall be mounted at 5 feet above grade. Show location of boxes
on plan elevation views. Show requirement in plan notes.
FID 18. Key Box Contents: The Knox key box shall contain keys to all areas of
ingress/egress, alarm rooms, fire sprinkler riser/equipment rooms, mechanical
rooms, elevator rooms, elevator controls, plus a card containing the
emergency contact people and phone numbers for the building/complex.
FID 19. Security Gates (CFC 503.6): Approved security gates shall be a minimum of
14 feet in unobstructed drive width on each side with gate in open position.
FID 20. Fire Flow (CFC 508.3): Fire flow requirements for buildings or portions of
buildings and facilities are estimated to be 1500 GPM with the installation of
fire sprinklers based on Appendix B of the 2007 CFC.
• Office Building
Type 1A
7650 SY
• Loading Dock
Type 1A
4250 S.F.
• M.F.R. Building
Type 1A
80000 S.F.
• Transfer Building
Type 1A
40000 S.F.
• Load Out Area
Tvoe 1A
4050 S.F.
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FID 21. 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 22. Water Plan (CFC 501.3 & 901.2): A water plan for on -site and off -site is
required and shall include underground private fire main for fire sprinkler
riser(s), public fire hydrant(s), Double Check Detector Assembly, Fire
Department Connection and associated valves. 0
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FID 23. NFPA 13 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 13, 2002 Edition, except the seismic bracing and restraints shall
comply with NFPA 13, 2007 Edition using Cp of 0.74 and IIr Ratio of 200. 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. (16.1 NFPA 13, 2002 Edition and 10.10 NFPA 24, 2002 Edition)
FID 24. Audible 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. An approved audible sprinkler flow alarm (Wheelock horn/strobe #
MT4-115-WH-VFR with WBB back box or equal) to alert the occupants shall
be provided in the interior of the building in a normally occupied location.
FID 25. Valve and Water -Flow Monitoring (CFC 903.4): All valves controlling the
fire sprinkler system water supply, and all water -flow switches, shall be
electrically monitored. All control valves shall be locked in the open position.
Valve and water -flow alarm and trouble signals shall be distinctly different and
shall be automatically transmitted to an approved central station.
FID 26. Portable Fire Extinguisher (CFC 906.1): Portable fire extinguishers shall be
installed. Provide one 2-A:10-B:C portable fire extinguisher for every 75 feet
of floor or grade travel distance for normal hazards. Portable fire
extinguishers shall not be obstructed or obscured from view. Portable fire
extinguishers shall be installed so that the top I not more than 5 feet above
the floor.
FID 27. Fire Hydrant & FDC Location (CFC 912.2): A public commercial fire hydrant
is required within 30 feet of the Fire Department Connection (FDC). Fire Hose
must be protected from vehicular traffic and shall not cross roadways, streets,
railroad tracks or driveways or areas subject to flooding or hazardous material
or liquid releases.
FID 28. Fire Department Connections (CFC 912.2.1 & 912.3): Fire Department
connections shall be visible and accessible, have two 2.5 inch NST female
inlets, and have an approved check valve located as close to the FDC as
possible. All FDC's shall have KNOX locking protective caps. Contact the
fire prevention secretary at 760-323-8186 for a KNOX application form.
FID 29. Fire Alarm System: Fire alarm system is required and installation shall
comply with the requirements of NFPA 72, 2002 Edition.
FID 30. Storage Associated with Yard Waste and Recycling Facilities (CFC
1908):
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1. Size of piles. Plies shall not exceed 25 feet (7620 mm) in height, 150 feet
(45 720 mm) in width and 250 feet (76 200mm) in length. (CFC 1908.3)
2. Pile separation. Piles shall be separated from adjacent piles by approved
fire apparatus access roads. (CFC 1908.4)
3. Combustible waste. The storage, accumulation and handling of
combustible materials and control of vegetation shall comply with Chapter
3. (CFC 1908.5)
FID 31. High -Piled Combustible Storage: High -piled shall be in accordance with
Chapter 23 of the 2007 California Fire Code.
FID 32. High -Piled Construction Documents (CFC 2301.3): At the time of building
permit application for new structures designed to accommodate high -piled
storage or for requesting a change of occupancy/use, and at the time of
application for a storage permit, plans and specifications shall be submitted
for review and approval. In addition to the information required by the
California Building Code, the storage permit submittal shall include the
information specified in this section. Following approval of the plans, a copy of
the approved plans shall be maintained on the premises in an approved
location.
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