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Home My WebLink About3/15/2000 - STAFF REPORTS (8) DATE: March 15, 2000 TO: City Council FROM: Director of Plamung & Building TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 29450 -, APPLICATION BY LOWE'S HOME IMPROVEMENT WAREHOUSE WESTERN REAL ESTATE DIVISION FOR A PROPOSED TWO-LOT TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP FOR THE SUBDIVISION OF APPROXIMATELY 38 ACRES TO INITIATE THE PHASE ONE DEVELOPMENT OF A 176,519 SQUARE-FOOTLOWE'S HOME IMPROVEMENT WAREHOUSE ON 13.33 ACRES OF THE PROJECT SITE, LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF RAMON ROAD, BETWEEN GENE AUTRY TRAIL AND SAN LUIS REY DRIVE, M-1 ZONE, SECTION 26. RECOMMENDATION: The Plamiing Commission recommends that the City Council issue a Mitigated Negative Declaration and approve Tentative Parcel Map No. 29450 as described above, subject to conditions contained in the attached resolution. The applicant is represented by Mr. Stephen Gale and Mr. Roger Bernstein of Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse Western Real Estate Division. BACKGROUND: Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse Western Real Estate Division has submitted an application for a Tentative Parcel Map to initiate the development of a Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse on the south side of Ramon Road, between Gene Autry Trail and San Luis Rey Drive. The proposed subdivision is intended to create two parcels(a 12.6 acre parcel and a 0.73 acre parcel) for the development of the Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse; the balance of the 38 acre site, bounded by Ramon Road, Gene Autry Trail, Sunny Dunes Road and San Luis Rey Drive, will remain as a separate remainder parcel, where no development is proposed at this time. Lowe's will be leasing the 13.33 acre site from the current property owner, a member of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. The Lowe's site is generally bounded by Ramon Road,San Luis Rey Drive,Camino Parocela and the western limit of development of the Lowe's facility, approximately 470 feet east of Gene Autry Trail. The 0.73 acre parcel within the 13.33 acre Lowe's project area is shown as an extension of the parking area for the home improvement center; no buildings are proposed on this parcel on the proposed site plan. The Major Architectural Approval (AA application) application approved by the Planning Commission on February 23, 2000 for the home improvement warehouse consists of a building footprint of 131,569 square feet, an outdoor garden area of 30,370 square feet and a 14,580 square-foot outdoor staging area,for a total of 176,519 square feet of building area on the 13.33 acre site. The proposal includes 670 parking spaces on-site,with a total of five vehicular ingress/egress points to serve the facility. The building is oriented toward the southern end of the property, to allow for easier access to the parking areas from Ramon Road, and to lessen the apparent bulk and height of the building from this scenic vehicular corridor. The majority of the building will be constructed at a height of approximately 32 feet above finished grade, with the architectural element over the main entrance reaching approximately 50 feet at the highest point. Truck wells and outdoor staging areas are located behind the building, screened from Ramon Road by the building and from other areas by decorative screen walls that are integrated with the architecture of the building.The approval 1)9 of the AA application is final with the Plara ing Commission. The site is currently void of any structures and consists of compacted dirt and native scrub vegetation. The entire site has been previously graded. The site slopes minimally from northwest to southeast. Curb,gutter and sidewalk exists along Ramon Road and Gene Autry Trail and curb and gutter exist along San Luis Rey Drive,Camino Parocela and Sunny Dunes Road. The Ramon Road/Gene Autry Trail and Ramon Road/San Luis Rey Drive intersections currently have traffic signals located within the public rights-of-way adjacent to the site. GENERAL PLAN ANALYSIS: The site of the proposed Tentative Parcel Map is designated IND (Business/Industrial)per the City of Palm Springs General Plan Land Use Map. The objective of the Business/Industrial General Plan Designation is to allow business and industrial development as an essential companion of population growth, through the development of planned business/industrial districts, small to medium-sized industries and corporate centers. One of the objectives of the Business/Industrial District is to promote the development of support service industries for commercial and hotel uses, which the proposed use clearly addresses. According to the applicant,the proposed home improvement center use is anticipated to add approximately 175-200 new jobs to the employment base for the City. Therefore, based upon a review of the General Plan,the proposed Tentative Parcel Map does not conflict with any goals, objectives or policies pertaining to Business/Industrial land uses in the City's General Plan. ZONING ANALYSIS: The proposed Tentative Parcel Map is contemplated on property zoned M-1 per the City of Palm Springs Zoning Ordinance. The purpose of the M-1 zone is to provide for the development of service industries for commercial and hotel uses and for industrial uses which include fabrication, manufacturing, assembly, or processing of materials that are in already processed for and which to not in their maintenance,assembly,manufacture,or plant operation create smoke, gas, odor, dust, sound, vibration, soot, glare, or lighting to any degree which might be obnoxious or offensive to persons residing in or conducting business in either this or any other zone. The Planning Commission determined that the proposed home improvement center is consistent with the purpose of the M-1 zone at their February 23, 2000 Plamiing Commission meeting since all uses proposed to be contained within the home improvement center are permitted uses within the M-1 zone. In addition,the site has adequate vehicular access and is located in a mamier which would not create a land use transition impact to adjacent properties or uses. As for the balance of the property within the boundaries of the Tentative Map area,the future uses and design considerations will be governed by the Business/Industrial General Plan provisions and the development standards of the M-1 zone. The subject site is surrounded by lands zoned for industrial land use. Potential fixture uses include office,retail and/or light industrial development, all of which can be integrated easily for a compatible land use transition between future uses and the home improvement center. PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT ANALYSIS: 1. Tentative Parcel Man:The application includes a request to subdivide the 38 acre site into two parcels (a 12.6 acre parcel and a 0.73 acre parcel) for the development of the proposed Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse, with a remainder parcel (approximately 23 gross acres,not including future street dedications)set aside for future development. In reviewing the development standards for the M-1 zone, each lot shall have a minimum lot size of 20,000 square feet, except lots that front on major thoroughfares, which shall have a minimum lot size of 40,000 square feet and minimum lot width and depth dimensions of 200 feet. Parcel 2,which is located directly on Ramon Road,does not meet the minimum lot size and dimensional criteria of the M-1 zone. However, lot sizes can vary from these standards through the approval of a Master Plan. The preliminary site plan for the Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse indicates that no buildings are proposed on Parcel 2;only parking and other street side landscape and wall improvements are proposed on this parcel. Since this area is shown as an integrated part of the on-site improvements for Lowe's,the Planning Commission felt that the plan qualifies as a Master Plan and the minimum lot size and dimension standards can be waived in this situation. If any buildings are proposed on Parcel 2 in the future,its development will be subject to consideration of the Planning Commission and, if required by the Zoning Ordinance, the City Council. In conclusion, the proposed subdivision will not create any substandard development conditions as it relates to the development of the home improvement center and will still allow for the future development of the remainder parcel in an orderly and efficient manner. Vehicular and pedestrian access will not be limited by the subdivision of land in the mamzer proposed by the Tentative Parcel Map. At their February 23, 2000 public hearing, the Planning Commission found that the proposed subdivision of land is acceptable asproposed. ZONING/LAND USES: . North: M-1-P zone/Vacant Land South: M-1 zone/Vacant Land East: M-1 zone/Vacant Land West: M-1 zone/Service station and light industrial buildings ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS AND NOTIFICATION: Staff has completed a detailed Environmental Assessment of the project, dated January 24, 2000. In completing the Environmental Checklist, staff found that there could be a significant environmental impact in certain areas,such as water/hydrology,air quality,traffic and circulation,and noise if mitigation measures are not incorporated into the project design. However, with all environmental mitigations incorporated into the attached conditions by reference,the Planning Commission feels that any environmental issues will be reduced to a level of insignificance. If the City Council concurs,then issuance of a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Tentative Parcel Map would be in order. All property owners within a 400 foot radius of the parcel considered for subdivision were notified. In addition, the application was forwarded to the City of Cathedral City and Caltrans due to potential project implications on their jurisdictions. As of the writing of this report, only a "no comment" letter from the City of Cathedral City has been received; no correspondence from other members the public has been received by staff. 9)93 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: 1?Ar On February 23, 2000, the Planning Commission voted 6-0-1 (Fontana abstained) to recommended issuance of a mitigated negative declaration and approval of Tentative Parcel Map 29450 to the City Council. In addition, the Planning Commission approved 6-0-1 (Fontana abstained) of Case No. 3.1795, the major architectural approval of the proposed Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse and Planning Commission Detennination 10.425, a determi nation to add Home Homee Improvement Centers as a permitted use within the M-1 zone. . Director Planning and Building 4Cityan!a—ge—r �-d--- ATTACHMENTS: 1. Vicinity Map 2. Tentative Parcel Map 3. Correspondence from public/affected agencies 4. Draft Planning Commission Minutes, February 23, 2000 5. Initial Study/Environmental Assessment 6. Resolution/Conditions VICINITY MAP JL PANON POAD N.T.S. u� PPOJjffGT 5/7-f C-� z � z P/tPOGELft I7P CITY OF PALM SPRINGS CASE NO. _ TPN 29450, 3.1995, J0.425 DESCRIPTION �{ PPOP05ED TWO-LOT Pf PGEL N/1 P OH 38!G PE5 TO APPLICANT LOWE'5 tv..W. IN17-I117-E THE DEVELOPMENT Ol=A /-76,5/9 5O. FT. LOWE'S HOME I11PPOVEI'9ENT WAPEHOUSE ON J3.33 AGPES O/=LfWO LOCATED ON THE 5OU7-H 51DE OP PftNON PD. OETWEEN GENE/tUTPY TPAIL AND 5/iN LUlS PEY DP., W-1-1-1 ZONE, 5EGT1ON 26. -- l A r RAMON ROAD IN THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS. COUNtt OF RIVERSIDE. STATE --T--_ - --r--_ _ r—_— _ - R OF CALIFORNIA --r- ----- TEKfATNE PARCEL MAP NO. 294W A SUBDMDING A PORTION OF THE NORTHWEST OUARfER OF PARCEL-2 . a Y DA AC �' � SECTION 20. TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 6 EAST, S.B.B.M. I 1 Y •' I KW� �6UIE111[ � rrrl4 � �� Ic.SOawu uu r��y��f w — . PARCEL 1 s �'�""":Rw waave'aare"el �m ir,r URJf® iowm s vm'w''ic xswl 1 V C I ,.Curc wn�ow auk m mm. P.e .wl IIN, \ r; I � 8(YPd_OBINCT, Nul awns u�a rum.mlwa 660-170-018 CAAfq PAROCELA SKY POUR WEST GROSS AC1EAM B PAII I ACIEAOE• ¢a n PAROEL 2 ACREAO6 NOW" RBIAPCBIIAN} aa/c I ® EIDJINDZOt✓® •-r-I NDT w 1 PROPOSED VID VBB aar.� PART PA41M]IAtL V� N NOTM 1 � ROAD- M Mpl1[CMIRGa CwW�ff r- � ru mo...m¢+s xc rwwre' SUHlY DUES ROAD-� 1 � N OS wrap 'FCTION D-D _ c£ STREET rn }� w�I ararwna ' v �V.'� _• �y.�w �urwR TON A-A mmer` SF1'PON R-B y e=C \"MERD. smf AM1 Ab'SOCIATGS mc.. �H'F D D PA OOCE — Y IUS RRU DRIVE aLtvlw} rvr ems. fYYY fY➢04V.Y y1M rIIalrMi(rr01 Ar-IVI/IIr>0->YJ Cathedra) Jit PLANNING DIVISION MEMORANDUM To: Steve Hayes, Principal Planner d �h� / /�' From: Rebecca Maddox, Associate Planner . Date: January 26, 2000 Subject; Lowe's Home Improvement Center Dear Steve; Thank you for forwarding the plans for the proposed l owes' Home Improvement Center to our department for review and comments. The plans were reviewed at our Design Services Meeting this morning which included members from Fire, Engineering, Planning and Redevelopment. No comments were generated. Thanks again for you effort to include the City of Cathedral City in your planning process. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes 9A; February 23, 2000 Director responded that he will take the Planning Commissioners' views to the City Council with an additional recommendation that the Mexican Fan Palms' skirts be trimmed to within six feet of the lowest green fronds. M/S/C(Klatchko/Caffery)7-0. To approve continued support for February 26,1997 motion: "Recommending revisions to the Palm Tree Trimming Policy, per Staff Report and Resolution." PUBLIC Tentative Parcel Map 29450 — pplication by Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse sion for a proposed two-lot Tentative Parcel Map for the subdivision of approximately 38 acres to initiate the phase one development of a 176,519 square-foot Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse on 13.33 acres of the project site,located on the south side of Ramon Road,between Gene Autry Trail and San Luis Rey Drive,M-1 Zone,Section 26. Associated with this request are: Planning Commission Determination 10.425 — Application by Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse Western Real Estate Division for a determination to add home improvement centers as a permitted use within the M-1 (service/manufacturing) Zone; and Case 3.1795 (Architectural Approval) — Application by Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse Western Real Estate Division for a proposed 176,519 square-foot home improvement center on 13.33 acres of land located on the south side of Ramon Road,between Gene Autry Trail and San Luis Rey Drive,M-1 Zone, Section 26. Commissioner Fontana reported that he would abstain from discussion of this project due to current business interests and was excused for the remainder of the meeting. Principal Planner reviewed the proposals to the Planning Commission. He stated that the first thing staff did with the project was to check the relationship of the project with the General Plan. Staff considered the design interest for major thoroughfares (which includes keeping an open feeling). He reported that M-1 Zoning allows for all components of the store to operate individually so that it is a reasonable project to consider on that basis alone. He further reported that, based on site specific dimensions,this proposal would be the best and most logical use of the area. Page 3 of 11 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes February 23, 2000 He stated that the proposal includes a two-lot subdivision for the initiation of sub development for the entire parcel. The minimum lot size is 20,000 sq.ft and 40,000 sq.ft. for major thoroughfares. Parcel Two does not comply but can be a part of an integrated Master Plan. Since the number of parking spaces is 82 more than zoning requires,Staff feels that the Parcel Two lot size is acceptable. He further reported that the Applicant does not currently have any plans for Parcel Two other than the parking that will be needed if the store is as successful as Lowe's other stores. Director stated that some of the first site plans included alternate use for Parcel Two, however, leasehold issues may have been the reason these are not currently being considered. He informed the Planning Commission that once the lot is a designated parcel, it can be sold or leased which could open up requests for alternate use in the future. He explained that a fast-food restaurant, gas station or a mini-market would need a Conditional Use Permit; however, a small office building would not if built by right-of-zone. Planner then reviewed the access to the property for the Planning Commission. Two Planning Commission Study Sessions have addressed this issue. He stated that the primary entrance to the facility is the furthest west access on Ramon Road.He stated that the Engineering Department has studied the unsignalized approach limited to left turn exit only and found it an acceptable alternative to a signaled entrance. He stated that Engineering approval must be obtained before building permits are issued. He explained that the driveway out to Gene Autry Trail is designated for a right turn ingress/egress only,as is the second entrance on Ramon Road. He stated that the most utilized entrance would be the driveway on San Luis Rey which is signalized. A tertiary driveway for deliveries is located on Camino Parocela. He reported that the traffic consultant who was present at the second Planning Connnission Study Session reviewing this project did not recommend acceleration and deceleration lanes at this time. The City Engineer agreed that there are no indications that these lanes are, or will be, necessary. Planner informed the Planning Commission that the best location for SunLine Transit stop for the f ture development parcel would be the major intersection of Ramon Road and Gene Autry Trail. He stated that Staff recommends that the existing bus stop on Ramon Road(which is scheduled to be improved soon) be used. He stated that the building is 30-32 Peet high and is pushed back on the lot due to its bulk and size and that Staff will work closely with the Developer to provide a curvilinear bikeway,berming,and landscape for an interesting and varied look for passers by. Staff is working with Applicant to establish additional pockets of landscaping in the front loading areas. Staff has looked at the feasibility of providing access through westernmost parking stalls and recommends this beat least 100 feet away from the main Ramon Road driveway. Planner reported Page 4 of 11 fp? Planning Commission Meeting Minutes ?RIO February 23, 2000 that store staff parking will be primarily along San Luis Rey and secondarily along the western side of the building. The staging area at the rear of the building and the west side Garden Center would employ decorative split face pilasters. Staff will work with Developer to establish more vertical landscaping in those areas. Plainer also stated that stored materials will not go above the 20-foot mesh fencing surrounding these areas. Staff recommends landscaping improvements on face of screen wall off of Camino Parocela. Planner also stated that a detailed environmental assessment found that traffic noise, land use, circulation,and hydrology are acceptable with any required mitigation measures and environmental impact would be insignificant and suggests a Negative Declaration. As described in the Staff Report (Condition 42), the location and configuration of the Disabled Parking stalls is to be determined by the Director and the City Disability Services Coordinator,who recommends a cone-shaped configuration in order to bring disabled customers closer to the front door. Plainer reported that the Applicant has a standard metal design for stores throughout the Coimtry. They have asked for guidance from Staff on improved cart storage design. He also reported that a blue ceramic tile field will be used in the recessed area behind the maul wall sign which will be properly integrated into the stucco. He clarified that Condition 46 in the Staff Report refers to the westernmost point on Ramon Road and not Gene Autry Trail. Planner stated that Public Hearing Notices were sent to all owners within the 400-foot radius of the project and to Cathedral City and that the Department has not received any comments yet from the public. Director stated that the Tribal Planning Staff's position is favorable toward the project going forward, but they have not yet presented it formally to the Indian Planning Commission. Staff recommends approval of the project. Commissioner Caffery advised that a black mesh material will torn white almost immediately when exposed to water. He also stated that he has concerns regarding any additional home improvement centers locating nearby to compete for business and eventually producing one huge vacant building. Director stated that due to the available land this scenario is unlikely and that he recommends keeping the Zone as requiring Architectural Approval. Page 5 of 11 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes February 23, 2000 Commissioner Jurasky suggested the use of mature landscaping, rather than the minimums set by zone. Staff will work with Applicant, consult with Design Review Committee and bring the issue back to the Planning Commission. Planning Director stated that an application has been submitted for a grant to landscape the median island on Ramon Road and that an RFP has been distributed. The City Engineer stated that approval of the grant is likely and estimates a late summer start date for median work. Planner stated that median landscaping is intended to be integrated with parking island landscaping. Chairman invited Public Comments. Roger Burnstein,of Lowe's, came to the podium and thanked the Planning Commission and Staff for their work. He addressed some of the Conditions of Approval in the Staff Report: 416 - He stated that Lowe's would probably be able to accommodate the request for an earth- toned roof. #18 - He asked that the three down spouts at the back of the building be on the outside of the building and stated that it would be architecturally compatible. 427 - He agreed that Lowe's would eliminate all outside paging and sirens but asked for an exception for the Garden Center where there is a 20-foot masonry screen to control noise. 448 - Has not received approval from the BIA yet for extending the landscaping strip; however, he feels he will have approval by the City Council meeting of March 15, 2000. #56- He stated that, originally,Lowe's had requested an alternative to this COA; however, they have reconsidered and accept the condition as stated. #57- Ask that an increase of landscaping be an acceptable alternative for the six-foot wall along Ramon Road. #58- Requested that this COArequiring afive-footwide landscaping planter be removed because of the heavy truck and garbage hauling traffic in the area. He suggested that a decorative screen wall be an accepted alternative. Margo Williams, Civil Engineer with Mainiero & Smith, came to the podium. She reported that she had received the Engineering Recommendations a few minutes before the meeting and had not had sufficient time to review them in depth;however,would address those issues she could at this time: #2 - She reported that a temporary solution for access to Gene Autry Trail is being sought and she asked for flexibility from City Engineer while the Caltrans process progresses. #4 - She reported that she would research the lease to determine final responsibility for paying the proportionate share of assessments. Page 6 of 11 // clAla Planning Commission Meeting Minutes February 23, 2000 #9- She stated that she had serious concerns regarding the addition of an eight-foot meandering bike path and the significant reduction of setback area it would require. 424 - Regarding the right-of-way for future sidewalk requirements, she asked for the flexibility to pull the grading permits while work with Caltrans is in process. 939 - She reiterated that this is leased land and that she would check on responsibility for the Assessment District 155 assessment fees. Ms. Mainiero and Mr. Bernstein then returned to the audience. Mr. Sal Green,a long time resident of Palm Springs,came to the podium and thanked the Planning Commission for their consideration of this project. He stated that it has his full support and expressed hope that fahue projects such as this will be brought to Palm Springs. He then returned to the audience. Mr.John Pontrelli of Cathedral City came to the podium to encourage further support of the project. He stated his belief that Lowe's is an outstanding and needed project for our area. He then returned to the audience. Ms. Tawney Green came to the podium and expressed her support of the project. She stated that Palm Springs will benefit from this project. She welcomed Lowe's to the City and returned to the audience. There being no further appearances, Public Comments was closed. Director recommended that some Staff Report conditions be studied individually at this time: 916.- He encouraged the applicant to use tan or eggshell color for the roof to cut down on a bright reflection in the flight path. 418. Staff met with applicant yesterday regarding down spouts. They have attempted to integrate them into the building and are of no particular concern as they are consistent with application requirements. 427. Director suggested that guidelines be established for audibility off-site of Garden Center paging system. 943. He suggested that, in order to control floating carts, a curbed parking space should be committed for storage. 945. He stated that the blue ceramic tile field may not be a stable color choice for the desert. He confirmed that the time to discuss this further would be at the sign approval process. #48. Regarding continuance of landscaping onto the remainder parcel, Director expressed his confidence that the property owner and lease holder will abide by the intentions of this condition. Page 7 of 11 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes February 23, 2000 451. He cautioned that carefully limiting the outdoor storage in the Garden Center will be critical. 455. Director noted that the street furniture is a welcome amenity for many visitors to the store and encouraged the applicant to make these areas a priority for quality design. #57. Director explained that, historically, screening cars with landscaping does not work and underscored the importance of the six-foot(at a minimum) wall at the staging area along Camino Parocela. He encouraged the applicant to be creative in the wall design. #58. Director agreed with applicant regarding the unsuitability of installing a planter in the loading area. City Engineer reviewed several of the Engineering Report conditions: #2. He stated that the Engineering Department did not intend that all Caltrans requirements must be completed prior to permits being issued. 49. He explained that the eight-foot wide meandering bike path is in addition to the current sidewalk. Director asked for flexibility to ensure that excessive path space is not established. He suggested that they could be creatively mingled as on Sunrise Way. #24. He stated that he believed an additional row of parking may be needed as a right-of-way for the relocation of the existing driveway. 439. He explained that the outstanding balance for the entire parcel on the Assessment District 155 assessment fees must be paid up to their fair share. The Planning Commissioners agreed that a sea of parking spaces is an unacceptable view and will expect parking areas to be screened. They also cautioned that the intensity of landscaping alone may not be enough of a screen. It was also agreed that the view from Gene Autry Trail into the loading dock area must be screened sufficiently. Director suggested that a condition of approval be that landscaping,irrigation,and lighting issues be brought back to the Planning Commission for review. Discussion then focused on the traffic concerns. Director stated that a deceleration lane would make four lanes on Gene Autry Trail, which would be excessive. He explained that the traffic is largely controlled by the traffic signal at Ramon Road and Gene Autry Trail. He also explained that an acceleration lane can be a problem for merging traffic. He stated that it is preferred, for safety reasons, that traffic enter the street at a chosen opportunity rather than in a merging pattern. City Engineer stated that traffic for the entrance off of east Ramon Road is not a concern due to the distance between the exit and the left turn lane for those who intend to make a U-turn. He stated that he thought that traffic would prefer to use the signalized exit on San Luis Rey. He also cautioned that the traffic study divided traffic by using all proposed driveways and if one was eliminated another study would be necessary. Page 8 of 11 9o413 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes February 23, 2000 Commissioners expressed that they felt this project is an ideal use for the property which is in the flight path. They urged that mature landscaping be used in the front of the lot. M/S/C(Matthews/Jurasky)6-0; 1 abstain. To approve application for Tentative Parcel Map 29450,Planning Commission Determination 10.425,and Architectural Approval 3.1795 with the following amendments: 1. Design approval of down-spouts in rear of building to be determined by Director. 2. No new curb cuts in Parcel Two. 3. No food sales without separate land use permit. 4. Landscape and wall plans to be brought back to the Planning Commission for final approval. 5. No rooftop advertising. 6. Share in proportionate costs of median development if pending grant application is not approved. 7. No audible sound off-site. 8. Staff to determine appropriate cart storage. 9. Limit outdoor merchandise display to growing plants in front of garden center only. 10. Five-foot wide meandering sidewalk in lieu of eight-foot wide Class I bike path. Director expressed his appreciation for the cooperation and diligence of the Lowe's representatives. He explained that their teamwork with staff helped bring this 176,000 square foot building project before the Planning Commission within 54 days of original application. Chairman Mills commended Planner Hayes on his excellent presentation and exactness of conditions. Commissioner Caffery was excused due to prior commitments. COMMISSION WORK PROGRAM Director explained that the City Charter requires that the Work Program be brought before the City Council before March 1, 2000. He further explained that since March 1, 1999 the Work Program has largely been on hold due to various reasons including staffing levels. He outlined some of the items he suggested be prioritized for this year's focus: 1. Noise/Cabaret Ordinance—Director recommended an adjustment to allow for the unique encouragement that the City gives for outdoor entertainment downtown. Page 9 of 11 i CITY OF PALM SPRINGS DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND BUILDING INITIAL STUDY Application No(s:): Tentative Parcel Map No. 29450, Architectural Approval Case No. 3.1795, Planning Commission Determination No. 10.425 Date of Completed Application: January 24, 2000 Name of Applicant: Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse Western Real Estate Division Project Description and Location: A proposed two-lot Tentative Parcel Map for the subdivision of approximately 38 acres to initiate the Phase One development of a 176,519 square foot Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse on 13.33 acres of the project site,located on the south side of Ramon Road,between Gene Autry Trail and San Luis Rey Drive, M-1 zone, Section 26. Related files include Case No. 10.425, a determination to permit home improvement centers in the M-1 zone and Case No. 3.1795, the major architectural approval of the proposed Lowe's Home Improvement Center. Both applications will be processed concurrently with the Tentative Parcel Map. Cases 10.425 and 3.1795 are final with the Planning Commission unless appealed to the City Council. General Plan Land Use Designation(s): IND (Business/Industrial) Proposed General Plan Land Use Designation(s): No changes proposed Present Land Use(s): Vacant land Existing Zoning(s): M-I (Service/Manufacturing Zone) Proposed Zoning(s): No changes proposed ?0+/V I. Is the proposed action a"project" as defined by CEQA? (See section 2.6 of State CEQA Guidelines. If more than one project is present in the same area, cumulative impact should be considered). ■Yes LJNo 11. If"yes" above, does the project fall into any of the Emergency Projects listed in Section 15269 of the State CEQA Guidelines? OYes nNo Ill. If"no"on II., does the project fall under any of the Ministerial Acts listed in Section 15268 (b) of the State CEQA Guidelines? ❑Yes ONo IV. If"no"on III., does the project fall under any of the Statutory Exemptions listed in Article 18 of the State CEQA Guidelines? OYes nNo V. If "no" on IV., does the project qualify for one of the Categorical Exemptions listed in Article 19 of the State CEQA Guidelines? (Where there is a reasonable probability that the activity will have a significant effect due to special circumstances, a categorical exemption does not apply). oyes ONO VI. Project Description: The proposed project contemplates the development of a proposed two-lot Tentative Parcel Map for the subdivision of approximately 38 acres to initiate the phase one development of a 176,519 square foot Lowe's Home huprovenient Warehouse on 13.33 acres of the project site,located on the south side of Ramon Road,between Gene Autry Trail and San Luis Rey Drive, M-1 zone, Section 26. Related files include Case No. 10.425, a determination to permit home improvement centers in the M-1 zone and Case No. 3.1795, the architectural approval of the proposed Lowe's Home Improvement Center. Both applications will be processed concurrently with the Tentative Parcel Map. The site is zoned M-I (Service(Manufacturing Zone). At the present time, the proposed use of a Home Improvement Center is not specifically identified in the M-1 zoning district, even though all of the individual products and services are allowable in the M-1 zone. Hence, a Planning Commission determination to allow Home Improvement Centers as a permitted use within the M-1 zone has been submitted and will be reviewed concurrently with the Tentative Parcel Map and Major Architectural Approval applications. The project is located within Section 26, which is part of the Tribal reservation lands for the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. The subject Lowe's site has been leased from the Indian land owner. VII. Site Description: The site is currently void of any structures and consists of compacted dirt and other native vegetation. The entire site has been graded. The site slopes minimally from northwest to southeast. Curb, gutter and sidewalk exists along Ramon Road and Gene Autry Trail and curb and gutter exist along San Luis Rey Drive, Camino Parocela and Sunny Dunes Road. The Ramon Road/Gene Autry Trail and Ramon Road/San Luis Rey Drive intersections currently have traffic signals located within the public rights-of-way adjacent to the site. VIII. Surrounding Land Uses: North (across Ramon Road): Vacant land- M-1-P zone South(across Sunny Dunes Road): Vacant land -M-1 zone East(across San Luis Rey Drive): Vacant land -M-1 zone West (across Gene Autry Trail): Service station and light industrial buildings - M-1 zone Surrounding General Plan: Project site: Business/Industrial North: Business/Industrial South: Business/Industrial East: Business/Industrial West: Business/Industrial In addition, a Neighborhood Commercial Center Overlay exists at the intersection of Ramon Road and Gene Autry Trail. 4?o4/ IX. Is the proposed project consistent with: If answered yes or not applicable, no explanation is required) City of Palm Springs General Plan NYes ❑No ❑N/A Applicable Specific Plan oYes ❑No ■N/A City of Palm Springs Zoning Ordinance Eyes ONO ❑N/A South Coast Air Quality Management Plan WYes ❑No ❑N/A Airport Part 150 Noise Study Eyes ❑No ❑N/A Draft Section 14 Master Development Plan []Yes ❑No WN/A X. Are there any of the following studies required? ❑Yes ❑No WN/A 1. Soils Report Eyes oNo 2. Slope Study ❑Yes NNo 3. Geotechnical Report ❑Yes ONO 4. Traffic Study ■Yes oNo 5. Air Quality Study EYes ONO 6. Hydrology Eyes E]No 7. Sewer Study E]Yes ONO 8. Biological Study Eyes ONO 9. Noise Study ❑Yes ONO 10. Hazardous Materials Study ❑Yes ENO 11. Housing Analysis Dyes ONO 12. Archaeological Report Dyes ONO 13. Groundwater Analysis DYes ENo 14. Water Quality Report ❑Yes ■No 15. Other ❑Yes ■No XI. Incorporated herein by reference is the Final Environmental Impact Report on the General Plan Update, Environmental Assessment for proposed Lowe's Development prepared by Enviommental Equalizers, Inc., Biological Assessment and Impact Analysis of the proposed Lowe's - Palm Springs, prepared by James W. Cornett Ecological Consultants, Lowe's Home Improvement Center Traffic Impact and Air Quality Impact Studies, prepared by Endo Engineering and Preliminary HvdroloQv Report for Tentative Parcel Map 29450, prepared by Mainiero, Smith and Associates. Potentially Significant LAND USE AND PLANNING Potentially Unless Less Than No Would the proposal: Significant Mitigation Significant Impact Impact Incorporated Impact a) Conflict with general plan designation or zoning? (City of Palm Springs Zoning Ordinance ❑ ❑ ■ p and General Plan, F.A.R. Part 150 Noise Compatibility Study) b) Conflict with applicable environmental plans or policies adopted by agencies with jurisdiction over the project? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ c) Be incompatible with existing land use in the vicinity? d) Affect agricultural resources or operations (e.g. impacts to soils or farmlands,or impacts from incompatible land uses)? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ e) Disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of an established community (including a low- income or minority community)? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ I.a)LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT. The proposed home improvement warehouse is located on property currently zoned M-I pursuant to the City of Palm Springs Zoning Ordinance. Currently,the Palm Springs Zoning Ordinance permits home improvement centers in the C-S-C(Community Shopping Center)zone;the zoning ordinance does not reference home improvement centers in any other zoning category. A Planning Commission Determination has been submitted by the applicant in conjunction with the Tentative Parcel Map and Architectural Approval applications.The applicant is requesting that the Planning Commission determine that home improvement centers become a permitted use within the M-1 zone. The purpose of the M-1 zone is to provide for the development of service industries for commercial and hotel uses and for industrial uses Potentially 7"P Significant Potentially Unless Less Than No Significant Mitigation Significant Impact Impact Incorporated Impact which include fabrication,manufacturing,assembly,or processing of materials that are in already processed for and which to not in their maintenance,assembly,manufacture,or plant operation create smoke,gas,odor,dust,sound,vibration,soot,glare,or lighting to any degree which might be obnoxious or offensive to persons residing in or conducting business in either this or any other zone. Individually, all uses proposed to be contained within the home improvement warehouse are permitted uses within the M-1 zone. It should also be noted that all retail uses permitted in the C-I, C-2, C-M and M-1-P zones (including individual uses contained within the home improvement center)are also permitted uses within the M-1 zone. Furthermore,the site of the proposed home improvement center has adequate vehicular access and is located in a manner which would not create a land use transition impact to adjacent properties or uses. Therefore,the proposed use at the location requested under this application is not anticipated to have an adverse environmental impact relative to both short-term and long-range goals,objectives and policies specified in the City's General Plans of applicable specific plans. 1,b)-e)NO IMPACT. The proposed Tentative Parcel Map 29450,including Phase One development of a 176,519 square foot Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse is currently on a site designated M-1 pursuant to the City of Palm Springs Zoning Ordinance and for Business/Industrial uses per the City of Palm Springs General Plan Land Use Map. The objective of the Business/Industrial General Plan Designation is to allow business and industrial development as an essential companion of population growth,through the development ofplanned business/industrial districts,small to medium sized industries and corporate centers. One of the objectives of the Business/Industrial District is to promote the development of support service industries for commercial and hotel uses,which the proposed use clearly addresses. Again,if all uses proposed to be contained within the home improvement warehouse were considered individually,they are permitted uses within the M-1 zone. It should also be noted that all retail uses permitted in the C-1,C-2,C-M and M-1-P zones(including individual uses contained within the home improvement center)are also permitted uses within the M-1 zone. Ramon Road and Gene Autry Trail are specifically mentioned in the General Plan as thoroughfares where automobile-oriented businesses are preferred, as long as aesthetic issues(Mass and bulk, landscaping,etc.)are addressed. Both of these major thoroughfares are identified as Scenic Corridors within the City's General Plan. Again,the proposed Phase One use requires a Planning Commission Determination to be considered by the Planning Commission in conjunction with the Tentative Parcel Map and Major Architectural Approval applications. As for the balance of the property within the boundaries of the Tentative Map area,the future uses and design considerations will be governed by the Business/Industrial General Plan provisions and the development standards of the M-1 zone. The subject site is surrounded by lands zoned for industrial land use. Potential future uses include office,retail and/or light industrial development,all ofwhich can be integrated easily for a compatible land use transition between future uses and the home improvement center. The proposed uses are not expected to create any land use conflicts for any nearby residents or any other surrounding land uses,conflict with applicable environmental plans or policies adopted by agencies with jurisdiction over the project,be incompatible with existing land use in the vicinity,affect agricultural resources or operations or disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of an established community. The project site is located on Tribal lands of the Agua Caliente Band of Calmilla Indians. Staff has consulted with representatives from the Tribal Planning staff. Tribal Planning staff has indicated their support for the project as proposed,as the project will provide a needed use to residents of the area. 2• POPULATION AND HOUSING Would the proposal: a) Cumulatively exceed official regional or local population projections? ❑ ❑ ■ b) Induce substantial growth in an area either directly or indirectly (e.g. through projects in an undeveloped area or extension or major infrastructure)? ❑ C ❑ ■ c) Displace existing housing, especially affordable housing? ❑ ❑ Potentially Significant Potentially Unless Less Than No Significant Mitigation Significant Impact Impact Incorporated Impact 2. a)-c) NO IMPACT. The proposed Tentative Parcel Map 29450 and Major Architectural Approval for Phase One development consisting of a 176,519 square foot Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse is proposed in an area zoned M-1 and designated Business/Industrial in the City of Palm Springs General Plan. The nearest residential development to the site is located north and east of the site within the City of Cathedral City, approximately one-quarter mile from the site. Residential housing does not exist nor is proposed as part of the overall Master Plan for the property. Based on the number of employees for the new home improvement center (175-200)and the anticipated number of employees for the entire business industrial center,sufficient housing exists within the area to meet the needs of the new employees to the area. Therefore,the project will have no impact on regional or local population projections. Although there is a potential to create a moderate intensity commercial/retail center,no extension of any major infrastructure will be required which could induce substantial growth in the area. Additionally,the project is not of a size to displace existing housing and will provide a desirable service to residents of the immediate area. 3. GEOLOGIC PROBLEMS Would the proposal result in or expose people to potential impacts involving: a) Fault rupture? ❑ ❑ ❑ b) Seismic ground shaking? ❑ ❑ ❑ c) Seismic ground failure,including liquefaction? ❑ ❑ ❑ d) Seiche,tsunami,or volcanic hazard? ❑ ❑ ❑ e) Landslides or mudflows? ❑ ❑ ❑ I) Erosion, changes in topography or unstable soil conditions from excavation, grading and fill? ❑ ❑ ❑ g) Subsidence of the land? ❑ ❑ ❑ h) Expansive soils? ❑ ❑ ❑ E I) Unique geologic or physical features? ❑ ❑ ❑ j) Is a major landform, ridgeline, canyon, etc. involved? ❑ ❑ ❑ 3. a)-j) NO IMPACT. The subject site is located on the valley floor and is underlain by deposits of alluvium. Because the site is generally level, there are no unique geologic features. There are no known geological hazards present on the site other than groundshaking potential associated with earthquakes. The subject site is not located within any Alquist-Priolo or City adopted special studyzone. There are no known unstable earth conditions associated with the project site based on review ofthe Seismic Safety Element of the City of Palm Springs General Plan;additionally,the nature of the project is such that there is no possibility of creating an unstable situation. The project will be designed to comply with the Uniform Building Code which mandates requirements for seismic safety construction. The developer will be required to submit a precise grading plan along with a soils report for review and approval of the City prior to the issuance of any permits. The soils report will address subsidence of land any the possibility of expansive soils on the property,and the grading plan will be required to be in compliance with the soils report. Therefore,there will be no geologic impacts as a result of the development of this project and the proposed subdivision of the land. 901fol/ Potentially 9101d Significant Potentially Unless Less Thart No Significant Mitigation Significant Impact Impact Incorporated Impact 4. WATER Would the proposal result in: a) Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, or rate and amount of surface runoff? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ b) Exposure of people or property to water related hazards such as flooding? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ c) Discharge into surface waters or other alternation of surface water quality (e.g. temperature, dissolved oxygen or turbidity)? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ d) Changes in the amount of surface water in any water body? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ e) Changes in currents, or the course or direction of water movements? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ t) Change in the quantity of ground waters, either through direct additions or withdrawals,or through interception of an aquifer by cuts or excavations, or through substantial loss of groundwater recharge capability? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ g) Altered direction or rate of flow of groundwater? ❑ Cl ❑ ■ h) Impacts to groundwater quality? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ i) Substantial reduction in the amount of groundwater otherwise available for public public water supplies? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ j) Are there any on-site or any proposed wells? ❑Yes ■No 4.a)andb). POTENTIALLY SIGNIFICANT UNLESS MITIGATION INCORPORATED. The subject site for which Tentative Parcel Map 29450 and Phase One Development of a home improvement center is contemplated is vacant and covered with native vegetation. The proposed project will increase the amount of hard surface which will increase the amount of surface runoff. A preliminary hydrology study was completed by Mainiero,Smith and Associates for the project. Two catch basins,storm drain pipes and a retention basin are proposed on the property to capture and retain the incremental increase in runoff associated with development of the property. The retention basin is proposed to be developed immediately south ofthe proposed home improvement center,across Camino Parocela,and designed to retain runoff associated with a 100-year storm. The final drainage improvement design will need to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the City Engineer as part of the grading plan check process,that surface runoff can be conveyed to an approved drainage carrier(e.g.adjacent roadways) Potentially Significant Potentially Unless Less Than No Significant Mitigation Significant Impact Impact Incorporated Impact Based upon a review of the Federal Emergency Management Agency,Preliminary Flood Insurance Rates Maps(Community Panel No. 060257 0007C). Also,it should also be noted that the entire site currently is within a Flood Zone`B"or an area between the limits of a 100-year and a 500-year flood event. Although the City's Zoning Map does currently reflects the property in a watercourse zone,this designation is no longer applicable due to changes made on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps;the property is longer within a flood plain as determined by the Federal Emergency Management Agency(FEMA).The City's Zoning Map will be updated to reflect this change. This project will be designed and required to convey the incremental increase in the 100-year, 1- hour storm. Catch basins are incorporated into the project acid designed to capture all of the tributary peak flow in a 100-year, 1-hour storm. These catch basins will connect to the retention basin with underground storm drain pipes designed to convey the 100-year peak flow. The retention basin is designed to retain the maximum incremental increase in runoff,due to development of the 3,6 or 24-hour storm. The retention basin will be required until such time that RCFC facilities are constructed,which have not been scheduled or planned yet. The ultimate intent is that a connection to the RCFC master-planned storm drain system occur when completed, In summary,the development,including the on-site drainage improvements referenced above,will improve the existing drainage conditions by providing a drainage system that will capture and retain,at a minimum the incremental increase in runoff due to development and provide a safe overflow for runoff during storms larger than the 100-year event. The following mitigations shall also be incorporated to reduce hydrological impacts to a level of insignificance: Mitigation Measures: 1. The final capacity(size and depth)of the proposed retention basin shall be determined by the City Engineer prior to issuance of grading permits for Phase One or recordation of the Final Map,whichever occurs first. 2. Upon completion of the RCFC master planned storm drain in the area,the on-site retention basin shall be filled and restored,to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Building. 3, Maintenance of the retention basin shall be discussed and determined through the Covenants,Codes and Restrictions(C,C&R's)for the Tentative Parcel Map,to the satisfaction of the City Attorney and City Engineer. 4. The Drainage Acreage fee shall be paid upon issuance of a building permit for all phases of development within the project(Tentative Parcel Map)area,to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. 5. The retention basin shall be landscaped and maintained to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Building. In summary,with the relatively small size of the project area,combined with the proposed methods to reduce drainage discussed in the preliminary hydrology report for the project and the mitigation measures discussed above,it is not anticipated that the amount of surface runoff will cause a negative impact upon surrounding roadways and properties. Therefore,with compliance with usual City drainage requirements,impacts resulting from changes in surface runoff will be less than significant. 4.c)throughj). NO IMPACT. Based upon the review of the City's General Plan and the knowledge of the Department of Planning and Building and the City Engineer, due to the nature of the project and its location,the project will not create a change in the course or direction of water movements,affect the quantity of ground waters,alter the flow of ground water and there are no wells on the subject site. Additionally,according to the U.S.G.S.Topographical Quadrangle Map,no natural drainage course or flood control channels exist on the site. The site is located over one-quarter mile west of the Whitewater River and one mile north of Tahquitz Creek.Therefore,the project will not be impacted by water and flood related issues nor create impacts on water related issues. 5. AIR QUALITY Would the proposal: a) Violate any air quality standard or contribute to an existing or projected air quality violation? El EJ Ow Potentially Significant Potentially Unless Less Than No Significant Mitigation Significant Impact Impact Incorporated Impact b) Expose sensitive receptors to pollutants? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ c) Alter air movement, moisture, or temperature,or cause any change in climate? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ d) Create objectionable odors? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ 5.a) POTENTIALLY SIGNIFICANT UNLESS MITIGATION INCORPORATED.The project is generally consistent with the General Plan and the Zoning Ordinance. With the adoption of the General Plan update in 1993, the City Council adopted a Statement of Overriding Considerations regarding air quality. This statement acknowledges that it is not feasible to reduce City-wide growth related impacts to air quality to a level of insignificance at this time. An Air Quality analysis was prepared by Endo Engineering to address potential short and long-term impacts to regional air quality as aresult of development of the property. Due to the relatively small size ofthe overall project in regional context and the projected number of employees and patrons at any onetime should not have a significant impact on the surrounding area,with the mitigation measures referenced below incorporated herein.The project will also be consistent with the South Coast Air Quality Management District(SCAQMD)CEQAAir Quality Handbook. However,due to project construction and grading activities,short term impacts to air quality could occur.The project will thus need to comply with the City's Fugitive Dust and Erosion Control Ordinance.Therefore,short term impacts(PM10 related)will be mitigated to a level of insignificance. 5. b)-d). NO IMPACT. The project will be located on a site that has vacant land in all directions except to the west. Phase One development is at least 300 feet from development in every direction. Additionally,the size and nature of the project is such that sensitive receptors will not be exposed to additional pollutants or objectionable odors and a change in climate will not occur. With the proposed commercial and retail uses anticipated on the site,all necessary mitigation measures will be required relative to odor control prior to operation. Therefore,no impacts will occur as a result of this project to sensitive receptor and the current climate. Mitigation Measures: Short-term impacts: I. The applicant shall be required to submit aFugitive Dust Mitigation Plan,prepared in accordancewith Chapter 8.50 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code regarding Fugitive Dust and Erosion Control,which shall be submitted for review and approval by the Building Official prior to the issuance of a grading permit. 2. The applicant shall be required to comply with all mitigation measures specified in the Air Quality Study prepared for the project,to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Building,as follows: a)Construction equipment shall be properly maintained and serviced to minimize exhaust emissions. b)Construction operations affecting off-site roadways shall be scheduled for off-peak traffic hours and shall minimize obstruction of through-traffic lanes. c)Cut and fill quantities will be balanced on-site d)The proposed projectwill comply with the provisions of Chapter 8.50 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code which establishes minimum requirements for construction activities to reduce fugitive dust and PMio emissions. A plan to control fugitive dust through implementation of reasonably available dust control measures shall be prepared and submitted to the City of Palm Springs for approval prior to the issuance of any grading permits associated with the project. The plan shall specify the fugitive dust control measures to be employed. e)The project proponent shall comply with all applicable SCAQMD Rules and Regulations. In particular,SCAQMD Rule 403 shall be adhered to,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 deposits on public roadways are also prohibited. Potentially Significant Potentially Unless Less Than No Significant Mitigation Significant Impact Impact Incorporated Impact 0 A suitable dust control deposit will be required and made prior to grading permit issuance. g)Adequate watering techniques shall be employed to partially mitigate the impact of construction-generated dust particulates. Portions of the project site that are undergoing earth moving operations shall be watered such that a crust will be formed on the ground surface and then watered again at the end of the day. h)Grading operations shall be suspended during first and second stage ozone episodes or when winds exceed 25 mph,per the PMra SIP. Measures to Reduce Long-Term Impacts The proposed project shall reduce long-term operational emissions by incorporating facilities for alternative transportation modes, implementing energy conservation measures and by reducing VMT. The following measures have been or will be incorporated in the project to mitigate project-related long-term operational impacts. a)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. b)The project will implement all feasible measures to encourage the use of alternate transportation modes,pursuant to the TDM Ordinance. c)The vehicular circulation system on the project site will be supplemented with a user friendly walking,bicycling and transit environment,pursuant to the City's TDM Ordinance. d)Parking areas of the site should incorporate bicycle spaces and/or other mandated alternative transportation provisions in conformance with current City ordinances. e)The use of energy efficient street lighting and parking lot lighting(low pressure sodium vapor lights)should be considered on-site to reduce emissions at the power plant serving the site. 6. TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION Would the proposal result in: a) Estimated Average Daily Trips generated by the Project? (SY = 10; M.F. = 6; or from) ITE): b) Increased vehicle trips or traffic congestion? El c) Hazards to safety from design features(e.g.,sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses(e.g.,farm equipment)? p EJ d) Inadequate emergency access or access to nearby uses? El e) Insufficient parking capacity on-site or off- site? El El ■ Potentially 044Lopw Significant Potentially Unless Less Than No Significant Mitigation Significant Impact Impact Incorporated Impact Hazards or barriers for pedestrians or bicyclists? ❑ ❑ g) Conflicts with adopted policies supporting alternative transportation (e.g. bus turnouts, bicycle racks)? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ h) Rail,waterborne or air traffic impacts? ❑ ❑ ❑ IN 6. a) -b) POTENTIALLY SIGNIFICANT UNLESS MITIGATION INCORPORATED. The proposed Tentative Parcel Map and Phase One development consisting of a 176,519 square foot Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse have the potential to generate enough traffic to impact the existing levels of service(LOS)for 13 total intersections in the vicinity,such as the intersections of Ramon Road/Gene Autry Trail,Ramon Road/San Luis Rey Drive,Ramon Road at the main entrance to the home improvement center,Ramon Road/Crossley Road, Gene Autry Trail/Vista Chino and Gene Autry Trail/Sunny Dunes Road. Based on the potential impacts that the proposed project could have on traffic and circulation in the immediate area,a traffic study was prepared to access all traffic patterns and counts in the immediate area(current and future). Access to the home improvement center is proposed via two driveways on Ramon Road,one driveway on San Luis Rey Drive and one driveway on Camino Parocela. Direct access from Phase One development of the home improvement center to Gene Autry Trail is also proposed. The easterly driveway on Ramon Road will be restricted to right turns into and out of the site,due to the existing median island in Ramon Road. The westerly driveway on Ramon Road will be channelized to prohibit left turn movements leaving the site. This driveway will not meet signal warrants and therefore be unsignalized. In its current configuration,this access will necessitate a relocation of an existing break in the median island on Ramon Road to the western limit of development on the home improvement warehouse. A vehicular link is also proposed between the home improvement center and Gene Autry Trail, which will serve as an extension of Camino Parocela. This egress will be unsignalized and limited to right turn movements in and out of the site,due to the existing median island in Gene Autry Trail. A General Plan designated Class I bike trail also occurs along the Ramon Road frontage of the entire site. It is intended that this important trail link be maintained and enhanced through the development of the entire 38 acre area. Based on traffic counts taken by the City during April, 1998,and Endo Engineering during September and October, 1999,the 1999 peak average daily traffic volume on Ramon Road at the intersection of Gene Autry Trail is estimated to be approximately 27,720 vehicles per day,and the peak daily traffic volume on Ramon Road at San Luis Rey Drive is estimated to be approximately 29,510 vehicles per day. Peak hour traffic volumes at the Ramon Road/Gene Autry Trail intersection averaged approximately 4,051 vehicles per hour and 2,492 vehicles per hour at the Ramon Road/San Luis Rey Drive intersection,based upon traffic turning movement diagrams provided within the traffic study. In order to address the increase in traffic associated with the proposed project,a traffic study was prepared by a registered traffic engineer. Traffic volumes at other intersections (existing or proposed)in the immediate area were also accessed. Generally,the traffic counts compiled daring the preparation of the traffic study(September and October, 1999)were consistent with those complied in previous studies by City staff in peak season(April, 1998),which could be due to increased tourist activity due to cooler than average weather during the summer and fall of 1999. According to the traffic study, it could be expected that up to 465 unadjusted evening peak hour trips,586 unadjusted mid-day peak hour trips and an average of 5,680 unadjusted vehicle trips per day could be generated by the project during the peak traffic season.The existing and projected levels of service for year 2000,which are currently in the acceptable range for all 13 intersections accessed, are forecast to remain in the acceptable range with existing lane geometries with development of Phase One of the Parcel Map,the home improvement center. However,four key intersections will require mitigation to provide acceptable levels of service in the year 2010,with or without project related traffic. Based on the traffic - figures and the above factors in relationship to the project design and scope, mitigations were deemed necessary as a result of the proposed development in the traffic study,as follows: Mitigation Measures: 1. The developer shall comply with the recommended mitigation measures listed in the Traffic Study, as follows: a. To minimize traffic impacts on westbound through movements along Ramon Road,the westbound left-tum pocket at the main site Potentially Significant Potentially Unless Less Than No Significant Mitigation Significant Impact Impact Incorporated Impact access shall be a minimum of 200 feet long(plus taper); b. To mitigate the impact of relocating the existing median break in Ramon Road westerly to the western boundary of Phase One development,the developer shall be responsible for relocating the existing driveway on the vacant land on the north side of Ramon Road easterly(approximately two-thirds of the distance easterly between Gene Autry Trail and San Luis Rey Drive)and submitting funds to add a left turn pocket when the property to the north develops,to the satisfaction of the City Engineer; it. The developer shall implement any bike lane striping and signage improvements required by the City Engineer and Director of Planning and Building adjacent to the site for the General Plan designated Class I bikeway; e. The final design of the on-site parking lot and site driveways shall be subject to review and approval of the City Engineer and the Director of Planning and Building to insure compliance with City access and design standards; f. STOP signs shall be installed to control exiting site traffic and clear unobstructed sight distances shall be provided at all driveways,to the satisfaction of the City Engineer;and 2. Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fund(TUMF)fees shall be paid upon issuance of building permits for all phases of the proposed project. If possible,the TUMF fees collected for this project shall be used towards the installation of traffic signalization at Gene Autry Trail and Sunny Dunes Road and the addition of a northbound right-turn lane on Crossley Road and Ramon Road. 3. The project shall comply with the City of Palm Springs Transportation Demand Management(TOM)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. 6. c)-h) NO IMPACT. The site plan for the project has been designed with vehicular access on Ramon Road in two locations: I)near the western boundary of Phase One development of the home improvement center,designed with no left turn egress from the site;and 2)a right turn ingress/egress approximately one-eighth mile west of San Luis Rey Drive. The San Luis Rey Drive access has been located a sufficient distance southerly of Ramon Road as to not create impacts at the Ramon/San Luis Rey intersection. The project driveways on Camino Parocela and the extension of Camino Paroccla to Gene Autry Trail are also located to minimize traffic hazards. Specific emergency access issues will be addressed with each phase of development and the Tentative Parcel Mapped areawill require reciprocal access across the parcels,to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and City Attorney,through the C,C&R's for the map. In addition, provisions for on-site turnaround movements for large emergency vehicles has also been taken into consideration with the proposed development. Access to nearby uses,hazards for pedestrians and/or bicyclists will not result from development of the proposed project and the project will not conflict with adopted policies supporting alternative transportation nor impact rail,waterborne or air traffic A bus bay turnout will be provided along the Ramon Road frontage,east of San Luis Rey Drive,to augment and facilitate the use of the Sun Line bus transit system. The project proposal will include sidewalks along Ramon Road and Gene Autry Trail(existing),San Luis Rey Drive,Camino Parocela and Sunny Dunes Road as well as pedestrian connections from the public sidewalks to individual pads to further facilitate pedestrian circulation in the area. Additionally, with Phase One of the Master Planned project,a total of 670 parking spaces are proposed for the Home Improvement Center, which exceeds the 588 on-site parking provisions for the use, per Section 9306.00 of the Zoning Ordinance. Employee parking will be primarily restricted to the east and west sides of the building,leaving the main field of parking to the north open for patrons of the facility. Given the proposed and anticipated building heights for the project area,development should not impact operations at the Palm Springs International Airport. Projects will be individually accessed to determine if any potential impacts could occur relative to airport operations. 7. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES Would the proposal result in impacts to: a) Endangered,threatened,or rate species or their habitats (including but not limited to plants, fish, insects, animals and birds)? ❑ ❑ 07 �T Potentially 4?AJ Significant Potentially Unless Less Than No Significant Mitigation Significant Impact Impact Incorporated Impact b) Locally designated species? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ c) Locally designated natural communities(e.g. oak forest, coastal habitat, etc.)? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ d) Wetland habitat (e.g, marsh, riparian and vernal pool)? ❑ ❑ e) Wildlife dispersal or migration corridors? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ I) Is consultation will the California Fish and Game or the Department of Fish and Wildlife Service,as a trustee agency,required? DYES ENO 7.a)POTENTIALLY SIGNIFICANT UNLESS MITIGATION INCORPORATED.The vacant site consists ofsandy soils and has native vegetation scattered across the property. The site within the Coachella Valley Fringe Toed Lizard fee area and is subject to a$ 100.00 per acre fee upon issuance of grading permits.Based on a Biological Assessment completed for the project and a site inspection by the Department of Planning and Building,the site is devoid of any sensitive,rare or endangered species of plants or potential habitat for endangered,threatened or rare animal species or their habitats. 7.b)-c) NO IMPACT. The site is presently vacant with native vegetation scattered randomly across the property. The same natural condition exists on the vacant properties north and east of the site in question. The site has been previously graded. No wetland habitats or migration corridors exist on the property. The site is located in an urbanized area of the City,where development exists south and west of the site. Therefore, no potentially significant impacts are expected to occur on plant and animal life as a result of this project. Mitigation Measure: 1. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, Coachella Valley Fringe Toed Lizard Mitigation fees shall be submitted to the Department of Planning and Building. 8• ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES Would the proposal create: a) Conflict with adopted energy conservation Plans? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ b) Use non-renewable resources in a wasteful and inefficient manner? ❑ ❑ c) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral . resource that would be of a future value to the region and the residents of the State? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ 8.a)-c) NO IMPACT. Due to the size and nature of the proposed planned development,the project will not conflict or interfere with an energy conservation plan. Although the home improvement center contemplates the development of a drive-up lumber loading area, the facility will be operated in an efficient manner as to minimize the waste of fossil fuels.The project will not conflict with any known energy conservation plans or result in the loss of the availability of a known mineral resource of value. Therefore,this project should not result in a negative impact on energy and mineral resources. Potentially Significant Potentially Unless Less Than No Significant Mitigation Significant Impact Impact Incorporated Impact 9. HAZARDS Would the proposal: a) Be a risk of accidental explosion or release substances(including,but not limited to: oil, pesticides,chemicals,or radiation? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ b) Create possible interference with an emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ c) Create any health hazard or potential health hazard? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ d) Create exposure of people to existing sources of potential health hazards? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ e) Increase the risk of fire hazard in areas with flammable brush, grass or trees? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ 9. a)-e) NO IMPACT. In the judgment of the Department of Planning and Building,the proposed Tentative Parcel Map and use associated with Phase One development should not be of a hazardous nature and have no adverse negative impact to existing or future uses in the area. Although some potentially hazardous chemicals will be stocked and sold at the proposed home improvement center, all materials associated with the proposed use will be required to be handled and sold in accordance with all local and federal hazardous materials guidelines. The entire site is currently vacant and no known hazardous materials are known to either be existing on the property or buried underground. According to the General Plan,the site would be in a No Fire Risk area. The proposed project will not create any possible interference with an emergency response plan and will not create any health hazard. Therefore,this project will not result in a risk,nor create any health hazards,nor expose people to potential health hazards. 10. NOISE Would the proposal result in: a) Increases in existing noise levels? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ b) Exposure of people to severe noise levels? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ c) Will the project be compatible with the noise compatibility planning criteria according to Table 6-F of the Palm Springs Municipal - Airport F.A.R. Part 150 Noise Compatibility study? EYES ONO 10.a)and b). NO IMPACT. The proposed Tentative Parcel Map,with Phase One development of a home improvement center, is not expected to generate noise levels greater than noise levels stated within the Chapter 11.74 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code. Although periodic noise levels have a potential to be higher during periods of construction,this will be temporary in nature and all q& Potentially Significant Potentially Unless Less Than No Significant Mitigation Significant Impact Impact Incorporated Impact vehicles will be required to have adequate muffling devices to insure compliance with the City's Noise Ordinance. The project site is not located in proximity to any sensitive receptor.Outside paging will be limited as not to exceed any noise levels specified in Chapter 11.74 of the Municipal Code. The project is located within the limits of the noise impact combining zone,as identified by the City of Palm Springs General Plan and the Zoning Ordinance,and will be subject to the provisions for construction to mitigate interior noise to a level of insignificance.Therefore,no impact regarding noise is expected to occur as a result of the project. it. PUBLIC SERVICES Would the proposal have an effect upon or result in a need for new or altered government services in any of the following areas: a) Fire protection? ❑ ❑ ❑ Distance to nearest fire station 5000 FT. b) Police protection? ❑ ❑ ❑ c) Schools? ❑ ❑ ❑ d) Maintenance of public facilities, including roads? ❑ ❑ ❑ e) Other governmental services? ❑ ❑ ❑ 11.a)-e) NO IMPACT. The proposed project is within the City's five minute response time for fire service and within a mile of the main Police station. The Palm Springs Fire Department will require that the site be equipped with appropriate fire control measures. The project will be adequately serviced by other public services as well,and school fees are required for all new construction to mitigate any potential impacts to the school district. Although it is anticipated that street widening along Gene Autry Trail will occur in the future,no additional street maintenance issues should result,since the future street widening will also be accompanied by the installation of curb,gutter and sidewalk along the project frontage.Therefore,this project is not expected to impact public services. 12. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS Would the proposal result in a need for new systems or supplies, or substantial alterations to the following utilities: a) Power or natural gas? ❑ ❑ ❑ b) Communications systems? ❑ ❑ ❑ c) Local or regional water treatment or distribution facilities? ❑ ❑ ❑ d) Sewer or septic tanks? ❑ 0 ❑ Potentially Significant Potentially Unless Less Titan No Significant Mitigation Significant Impact Impact Incorporated Impact e) Storm water drainage? ❑ ❑ ❑ f) Solid waste disposal? ❑ ❑ ❑ g) Local or regional water supplies? ❑ ❑ Cl 0 12.a)-g) NO IMPACT. All utilities and services are currently provided to the subject area. Due to the nature and size of this project, there should be no impacts to utilities and service systems as a result of the project. 13. AESTHETICS Would the proposal: a) Affect a scenic vista or scenic highway? ❑ ❑ ❑ b) Have a demonstrable negative aesthetic effect? ❑ ❑ ❑ c) Create light or glare? ❑ ❑ ❑ 13.a)-c) NO IMPACT. The subject site is located adjacent to Ramon Road and Gene Autry Trail, which are City Designated Scenic Corridors pursuant to the General Plan. Objectives and policies set forth in the General Plan regarding Scenic Corridors include but are not limited to the enhancement of visual amenities of local and regional highway travel,the encouragement of landscape medians,the construction of bike trail links,etc.The project does include landscaped parkways along all street frontages and the design of the Phase One building includes upgraded architectural features beyond corporate design standards. Undulating landscaped burning with an upgraded landscape palette,dense landscaping and a decorative screen wall will be required along Ramon Road with Phase One and Gene Autry Trail in the future, wrapping around on side streets(Camino Parocela, San Luis Rey Drive and Sunny Dunes Road) and site property lines to screen vehicular and loading activities from view and to aid in screening parking areas from view of the perimeter streets, consistently required throughout the community, as specified in the Zoning Ordinance On-site lighting will be required to comply with all applicable provisions of the Zoning Ordinance,including limiting light and glare beyond the limits of the project site. In addition,the project will introduce recommended design elements,such as,but not limited to,architecturally integrated bus shelters, street furniture and shade trees along all perimeter and interior streets. All phases of the project will be processed as to require all necessary steps of Design Review by staff,any applicable advisory groups,as well as final determination of design acceptability by the Planning Commission. Therefore,this project should not result in negative impacts on aesthetic issues. 14. CULTURAL RESOURCES Would the proposal: a) Disturb paleontological resources? ❑ ❑ ❑ 0 b) Disturb archaeological resources? ❑ ❑ ❑ c) Affect historical resources? ❑ ❑ ❑ d) Have the potential to cause a physical change which would affect unique ethnic cultural values? ❑ ❑ ❑ Ii4431 Potentially ?4430N% Significant Potentially Unless Less Than No Significant Mitigation Significant Impact Impact Incorporated Impact e) Restrict existing religious or sacred uses within the potential impact area? ❑ ❑ ❑ N 14. a)-e) NO IMPACT. According to the General Plan, in consultation with the Tribal Planning staff of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians,University of California,Riverside records and according to a preliminary Archaeological Study prepared for the project by Archaeological Associates,the subject site is not located within an Archaeological Resources Area such that no resources of historic or archeological significance are identified on the site. Therefore,no impacts to archeological and historic resources should occur as a result of this project. 15. RECREATION Would the proposal: a) Increase the demand for neighborhood or regional parks or other recreational facilities? ❑ ❑ ❑ b) Affect existing recreational opportunities? ❑ ❑ ❑ 15.a)-b) NO IMPACT. The construction of the proposed planned development is non-residential in nature and will not increase the demand for recreational facilities nor will it affect existing recreational facilities.Therefore,a negative impact on existing or the demand for recreational facilities will not occur as a result of this project. 16. PUBLIC CONTROVERSY a) Is the proposed project or action environmentally controversial in nature or can it reasonably be expected to become controversial upon disclosure to the public? ❑ ❑ ❑ 16, NO IMPACT.The project,which consists of Tentative Parcel Map 29450,Major Architectural Approval Case No. 3.1795 and Planning Commission Determination 10.425(the latter two associated with the specific development of a home improvement center as phase one in the project area)will be considered during public hearings by the Planning Commission and/or City Council,as applicable. In addition,the proposed project has been designed to minimize the potential for public concern in the area.All property owners within a 400 foot radius will be notified of the public hearing for the Tentative Parcel Map application. Thus,in thejudgment of the Department of Planning and Building, the project is not known to be environmentally controversial, nor is it reasonably expected to become controversial upon disclosure to the public. 17. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE Potentially Significant Potentially Unless Less Than No Significant Mitigation Significant Impact Impact Incorporated Impact a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality ofthe environment,substantially reduce the habitat of fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community,reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal,or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? ❑ ❑ ❑ N b) Does the project have the potential to achieve short-term, to the disadvantage of long-term, environmental goals? ❑ ❑ ❑ c) Does the project have impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable" means that the incremental effects of a project are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects,the effects of other current projects,and effects of probable future projects.) ❑ ❑ ❑ d) Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings? ❑ ❑ ❑ 17. a)-d) NO IMPACT. This conclusion is based upon the responses in 1 through 16 of this environmental assessment. Therefore, there should be no potential for a significant impact with the proposed mitigation measures as a result of this project. 18. LISTED BELOW THE PERSON OR PERSONS WHO PREPARED OR PARTICIPATED IN THE PREPARATION OF THE INITIAL STUDY: Douglas R.Evans,Director of Planning and Building Steve Hayes,AICP,Principal Planner 19. DETERMINATION On the basis of this initial evaluation: �i�33 Potentially �I3� Significant Potentially Unless Less Than No Significant Mitigation Significant Impact Impact Incorporated Impact ❑ I find the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. ■ I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because of the mitigation measures described in the Mitigated Negative Declaration. I find the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. ❑ I find that the proposed project is consistent with the Program EIR on: 2 January 24, 2000 Douglas . Evans Date Director of Planning &Building AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING NOTICES I, the undersigned City Clerk of the City of Palm Springs, California, do hereby certify that a copy of the Notice of Public Hearing before the City Council of the City of Palm Springs, in conjunction with TPM29450, Loew's Home hnprovement Warehouse., was mailed to each and every person set forth on the attached list on the 23rd day of February, 2000. A copy of said Notice is attached hereto. Said mailing was completed by placing a copy of said Notice in a sealed envelope,with postage prepaid, and depositing same in the U.S. Mail at Palm Springs, California. I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Dated at Palm Springs, California,this 23rd day of February, 2000. PATRICIA A. SANDERS City Clerk is M E M O R A N D U M DATE: February 23, 2000 TO: Bureau of Indian Affairs-Claudia FROM: Office of the City Clerk-Trisha RE: TPM29450-LOEW'S HOME IMPROVEMENT WAREHOUSE CC: File Enclosed are the following: Letter from Bureau of Indian Affairs, indicating a total of twenty (20) Indian Landowners/lessees within a 400-foot radius of the above referenced project. Envelopes w/postage (20) Notices of the Public Hearing (20) It is our understanding that the Bureau will forward these notices to the landowners. Thank you, PATRICIA A. SANDERS City Clerk pA�M Sp City of Palm Spings OF �� N Department of Planning & Building Planning Division L/FOR�x' MEMORANDUM Date: January 21, 2000 To: Bureau of Indian Affairs Attn: Claudia / Mona Ellis Fax: 416-2687 From: Anita Graves, Planning Dept. Subject: TPM No. 29450 - Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse Planning Commission of the City of Palm Springs, California, will hold a public hearing at its meeting of February 23, 2000, 2:00 p.m. at City Hall, 3200 E,. Tahquitz Canyon Way. The purpose of the hearing is to consider a proposed two-lot Tentative Parcel Map for the subdivision of approximately 38 acres to initiate the development of a 176,519 square foot Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse on 13.33 acres of the project site, located on the south side of Ramon Road, between Gene Autry Trail and San Luis Rey Drive, W-M-1 zone, Section 26. An Environmental Assessment/Initial Study has been prepared and will be reviewed by the Planning Commission at the meeting. Enclosed are the following: Envelopes w/postage (20) Notices of the Public Hearing (20) It is our understanding that your office will forward these notices to the Indian landowners/lessees within a 400-foot radius of the above referenced project. Public Hearing is scheduled for February 23, 2000. If you should require additional postage-paid envelopes for this purpose, please let us know. Thank you. CITY COUNCIL CITY OF PALM SPRINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Tentative Parcel Map No. 29450 Lowe's Home hmprovement Warehouse South side of Ramon Road, between Gene Autry Trail and San Luis Rey Drive NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Palm Springs,California,will hold a public hearing at its meeting of March 15, 2000. The City Council meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs. The purpose of the hearing is to consider a proposed two-lot Tentative Parcel Map for the subdivision of approximately 38 acres to initiate the development of a 176,519 square foot Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse on 13.33 acres of the project site,located on the south side of Ramon Road, between Gene Autry Trail and San Luis Rey Drive, W-M-1 zone, Section 26. Au Enviromnental Assessment/hutial Study has been prepared and will be reviewed by the City Council at the meeting. Potential impacts from the project include traffic and circulation,hydrology, and air quality with respect to short-tern construction activity. A draft Mitigated Negative Declaration of Envirormiental Impact has been prepared for the subject proposal. Members of the public may view this document in the Department of Plarming and Building, City Hall, 3200 East Taliquitz Carryon Way,Palm Springs,and submit written comments to the City Council at,or prior to, the City Council hearing. If any individual or group challenges the action in court, issues raised may be limited to only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence at or prior to the City Council hearing. An opportunity will be given at said hearing for all interested persons to be heard. Questions regarding this case may be directed to Steve Hayes, Department of Planning & Building, 760/323- 8245. PATRICIA A. SANDERS City Clerk Publish: February 24, 2000 VICINITY I"AP plMON poltD N.T.S. PPOJECr -�517-,ff Z j phpOGELft Mp CITY OF PALM SPRINGS CASE N rpM Z9450, 3,1795, 10.425 DESCRIPTION ppOP05ED rwo _or pApCEL M/lp OF 38 ACPE5 7-0 APPLICANT LOWE'S Y,IW. 017-I17-E 7-1-IE OEVELOpMENT 0/-/i 1�6,5/9 50. Fr. LOWEl- NONE lMppOVEMENT WAPEYlOUSE ON 13,33 IlCpE5 Ol=L-ANO LOCATED ON 7-1-IE 5OUr1-1 5/0E Ol=p/IMON F0. DETWEEN GENE AUTpY Tp//1-AND SftN LUl5 PEY DP, W-M-I ZONE, SECTION 26. Margo Williams Mainero, Smith &Associates 777 E Tahquitz Canyon Way#301 Palm Springs, Ca 92262 Don E. Winn — Lowe's MW Real Estate Wstn Div 1530 Faraday Ave, Suite 125 Carlsbad, CA 92008 APN 677-431-025 APN 677-431-026 APN 677-431-027 JOSEPH &DORIS LEDENKO WFS INC WFS INC 31850 SAN LUIS REY DR#25 1933 S MARGIE LN 8081 FRESE LN CATHEDRAL CITY CA 92234-6001 ANAHEIM CA 92802-3219 LA PALMA CA 90623-2155 APN 677-431-028 APN 677-431-029 APN 677-431-030 JULE T.FAULKNER ROBERT E.&GERALDINE H.SCHMITZ ROBERT WELLES 9051 SIEMPRE VIVA RD#C071-210 PO BOX 6064 23294 PARK BASILICO SAN DIEGO CA 92173-3626 BIG BEAR LAKE CA 92315-6064 CALABASAS CA 91302-2816 APN 677-431-031 APN 677-431-032 APN 677-431-033 FRANCES L.&DOROTHY CHIROS RESORT PROP STACY D.DYBALL PO BOX 103 PO BO 0 31850 SAN LUIS REY DR#33 CYPRESS CA 90630-0103 A E CA 91903.2070 CATHEDRAL CITY CA 92234-6004 APN 677-431-034 APN 677-431-035 APN 677-431-036 LARRY K.&MARGARET E.TODD LOUIS J.&DORIS VIGNES ADA JEANNE&WILLIAM ROBERT GATHERUM PO BOX 96 50 BELCOURT DR PO BOX 62 PATEROS WA 98846-0096 NEWPORT BEACH CA 92660-4213 PALM SPRINGS CA 92263-0082 APN 677-431-037 APN 677-431-038 APN 677-431-039 DENIS Y.&COLLEEN B.REED GILBERT P.KRAUSE G.OTTO HOLTA 1900 INGERSOLL AVE 31850 SAN LUIS REY DR#38 3402 OREGON DR DES MOINES IA 50309-3329 CATHEDRAL CITY CA 92234-6004 ANCHORAGE AK 99517-2045 APN 677-431-040 APN 677-431-041 APN 677-431-042 HERBERT W.HUMBER JOSEPH M.&MYRNA EDWARDS RICHARD L.MYHRE 1675 ROLLINS RD#G 1449 JAHN DR 31850 SAN LUIS REY DR#68 BURLINGAME CA 94010-2320 SANTA ROSA CA 95401-3902 CATHEDRAL CITY CA 92234-6009 APN 677-431-043 APN 677-431-044 APN 677-431-045 THOMAS J.PRIEST MILLICENT G.PUGLIESE LUIS ARTURO GONZALEZ 31850 SAN LUIS REY DR#43 1515 JEFFERSON DAVIS HY#208 1650 LAKE SHORE AVE CATHEDRAL CITY CA 92234-6006 ARLINGTON VA 22202-3306 LOS ANGELES CA 90026-2502 APN 677-431-046 APN 677-431-047 APN 677-430-001 RAMON ROAD INVESTORS RAMON ROAD INVESTORS V P RESTAURANT SERVICES IN C 1729 E PALM CANYON DR 1645 ROLLINS RD#G 3991 MACARTHUR BL STE 250 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-1603 BURLINGAME CA 94010-2301 NEWPORT BEACH CA 92660-3039 APN 680-101-003)po5)6231 APN 680-101-005 APN 680-101-022 MICHAEL S.HOFFMAN 35 MICHAEL S.H AN NICHOLAS A.&STELLA CRISAFI 650 S EUGENE RD 650 S EU E RD 1241 WHITEHORN WY PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-1514 PAL RINGS CA 92264-1514 BURLINGAME CA 94010-2412 APN 680-101-023 APN 680-101-029 APN 680-101-030 In Bo-lo3-6oZ)o07 MICHAEL S. AN MICHAEL S.&SHEILA I.HOFFMAN MICHAEL S.&SHEILA I.HOFFMAN 650 S NE RD 650 S EUGENE RD PO BOX 2099 PA M SPRINGS CA 92264.1514 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-1514 HOUSTON TX 77252-2099 APN 677-280-031 APN 677-420-019 APN 677-420-020 CITY OF PAL INGS REDEVELOPM GENCY CITY OF PALM REDEVELOP T AGENCY CITY OF PALM PO BO 3 320)E T ITZ CANYON WY 3200 HQUITZ CANYON WY P SPRINGS CA 92263-2743 PAL RINGS CA 92262-6959 PALM SPRINGS CA 92262-6959 APN 677-420-021S APN 677-430-024 APN 677-430-028 WATER AG DESERT C 1M7(d S.H.GREENE SAUL H.GREENE PO BO 10 471 E AVENIDA HOKONA 471 E AVENIDA HOKONA PAL SPRINGS CA 92263-1710 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8437 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8437 APN 677-431-001 APN 677-431-002 APN 677-431-003 LEONARD P.PELLER JOHN H.WINTERS CAMERON CHOY 3163 BEAUDRY TER 31850 SAN LUIS REY DR#2 31850 SAN LUIS REY DR#3 GLENDALE CA 91208-1744 CATHEDRAL CITY CA 92234-6055 CATHEDRAL CITY CA 92234-6055 APN 677-431-004 APN 677-431-005 APN 677-431-006 OCTAVIAN POPALUCA MARK &MICHELLE ARNOLD DEBORAH ALEXANDER 31850 SAN LUIS REY DR#4 PO BOX 13326 31850 SAN LUIS REY DR#6 CATHEDRAL CITY CA 92234-6055 SPOKANE WA 99213-3326 CATHEDRAL CITY CA 92234-6055 APN 677-431-007 APN 677-431-008 APN 677-431-009 THOMAS G.HAMILTON ROBERT C.&PATRICIA 0.YOUNGMUN MORTGAGE &SE CURITIES C. 31850 SAN LUIS REY DR#7 965 W NICKERSON ST#41 4202 N ARGONNE RD CATHEDRAL CITY CA 92234-6055 SEATTLE WA 98119-1441 SPOKANE WA 99212-1800 APN 677-431-010 APN 677-431-011 APN 677-431-012 RUBYE J.BARNES DENIS Y.&COLLEEN B.REED SHERYL LEVINE 10451 S FIGUEROA ST 1900 INGERSOLL AVE#A 2252 SR 150 LOS ANGELES CA 90003-4453 DES MOINES IA 50309-3329 CHELAN WA 98816 APN 677-431-013 APN 677-431-014 APN 677-431-015 AL &LYN&A.&L.A.APODACA JOHN H.WINTERS LOUIS L.&VIOLET C.KOELSCH 961 OAKHORNE DR 31850 SAN LUIS REY DR#14 PO BOX 4165 HARBOR CITY CA 90710-1523 CATHEDRAL CITY CA 92234-6057 HEMET CA 92546-4165 APN 677-431-016 APN 677-431-017 APN 677-431-018 HENRI MANCINI THOMAS A.&PATRICIA A.WOODWARD RUDOLPH E. RAMOS 67975 FOOTHILL RD 13056 EL MORADO ST 732 S 6TH ST CATHEDRAL CITY CA 92234 LA MIRADA CA 90638-3448 MONTEBELLO CA 90640-5937 APN 677-431-019 APN 677-431-020 APN 677-431-021) 032 STEVE HYATT KEITH W.SPAHR RESORT PROP INC 1 LILAC CT 134 LAS LUNAS ST PO BOX 2070 WILMINGTON DE 19808-1990 CASTLE ROCK CO 80104-2178 ALPINE CA 91903-2070 APN 677-431-022 APN 677-431-023 APN 677-431-024 THOMAS F.&CAROL J.LOEHMAN PAUL &JOEL KOWAN DAVID G.&LORRAINE S.WADLEIGH 16192 NORGROVE CIR 31850 SAN LUIS REY DR#23 9921, LEATRICE DR HUNTINGTON BEACH CA 92647-3357 CATHEDRAL CITY CA 92234-6001 VILLA PARK CA 92861-1315 AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE) I, the undersigned, say: I am and was at all times herein mentioned, a citizen of the United States and employed in the County of Riverside, over the age of eighteen years, and not a party to the within action or proceeding; that my business address is 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, California; that on the 21st day of January 2000, 1 served the within (NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING) on PLANNING COMMISSION the purpose of the hearing to consider applicant Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse, Tentative Parcel Map 29450 which proposes to consider the subdivision of approximately38 acres to initiate the development a 176,519 square foot Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse on 13.33 acres of the project site, located on the south side of Ramon Road, between Gene Autry Trail and San Luis Rey Drive, W-M-1 zone, Section, on persons contained in Exhibit "A" attached hereto in said action or proceeding by depositing a true copy thereof, enclosed in a sealed envelope with postage thereon fully prepaid, in a mailbox, sub-post office, substation or mail chute, or other like facility, regularly maintained by the Government of the United States in the City of Palm Springs, California, addressed to the list of persons or firms indicated on the report received from the title company dated January 12, 2000 and certified by the City's Planning Technician. I hereby declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. a,L,� (? ANITA C. GRAVES Dated at Palm Springs, California, this 26th day of January 2000 CITY COUNCIL CITY OF PALM SPRINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Tentative Parcel Map No. 29450 Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse South side of Ramon Road, between Gene Autry Trail and San Luis Rey Drive NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Palm Springs,California,will hold a public hearing at its meeting of March 15, 2000. The City Council meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon_Way, Palm Springs. The purpose of the hearing is to consider a proposed two-lot Tentative Parcel Map for the subdivision of approximately 38 acres to initiate the development of a 176,519 square foot Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse on 13.33 acres of the project site,located on the south side of Ramon Road, between Gene Autry Trail and San Luis Rey Drive, W-M-I zone, Section 26. An Environmental Assessment/Initial Study has been prepared and will be reviewed by the City Council at the meeting. Potential impacts from the project include traffic and circulation,hydrology, and air quality with respect to short-term construction activity. A draft Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact has been prepared for the subject proposal. Members of the public may view this document in the Department of Planning and Building, City Hall, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way,Palm Springs,and submit written comments to the City Council at,or prior to, the City Council hearing. If any individual or group challenges the action in court, issues raised may be limited to only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence at or prior to the City Council hearing. —An-opportunity will be_given at said hearing for all interested persons to be heard. Questions regarding this case may be directed to Steve Hayes, Department of Planning & Building, 760/323- 8245. PATRICIA A. SANDERS City Clerk Publish: February 24, 2000 NOTICE OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Tentative Parcel Map No. 29450 Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse South side of Ramon Road,between Gene Autry Trail and San Luis Rey Drive NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Springs,California, will hold a public hearing at its meeting of February 23, 2000. The Planning Commission meeting begins at 1:30 p.m. (public hearings begin at 2:00 p.m.) in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way,Palm Springs. The purpose of the hearing is to consider a proposed tw6-lot Tentative Parcel Map for the subdivision of approximately 38 acres to initiate the development of a 176,519 square foot Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse on 13.33 acres of the project site,located on the south side of Ramon Road, between Gene Autry Trail and San Luis Rey Drive, W-M-1 zone, Section 26. The Planning Commission will also consider Case No. 10.425,a determination to permit home improvement centers in the M-1 zone and Case No. 3.1795, the architectural approval of the proposed Lowe's Home Improvement Center, concurrently with the Tentative Parcel Map. An Environmental Assessment/Initial Study has been prepared and will be reviewed by the Planning Commission at the meeting. Potential impacts from the project include traffic and circulation, hydrology,and air quality with respect to short-term construction activity. A draft Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact has been prepared for the subject proposal. Members of the public may view this document in the Department of Planning and Building, City Hall, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way,Palm Springs, and submit written comments to the Planning Commission at, or prior to,the Planning Commission hearing. If any individual or group challenges the action in court, issues raised may be limited to only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence at or prior to the Planning Commission hearing. An opportunity will be given at said hearing for all interested persons to be heard. Questions regarding this case may be directed to Steve Hayes, Department of Planning & Building, 760/323- 8245. PLANNING COMMISSION DOUGL S R. EVANS Director of Planning and Building Publish: January 24, 2000 "`"' 1516ti City of Palm Springs ^ Department of Planning & Building Planning Division �♦♦o11Ai�♦ FORNV" Date: January 21, 2000 To: Bureau of Indian Affairs Attn: Claudia/Mona Ellis Fax: 416-2687 From: Anita Graves, Planning Dept. Subject: TPM No. 29450 - Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse Planning Commission of the City of Palm Springs, California, will hold a public hearing at its meeting of February 23, 2000, 2:00 p.m. at City Hall, 3200 E,. Tahquitz Canyon Way. The purpose of the hearing is to consider a proposed two-lot Tentative Parcel Map for the subdivision of approximately 38 acres to initiate the development of a 176,519 square foot Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse on 13.33 acres of the project site, located on the south side of Ramon Road, between Gene Autry Trail and San Luis Rey Drive, W-M-1 zone, Section 26. An Environmental Assessment/Initial Study has been prepared and will be reviewed bythe Planning Commission at the meeting. Enclosed are the following: Envelopes w/postage (20) Notices of the Public Hearing (20) It is our understanding that your office will forward these notices to the Indian landowners/lessees within a 400-foot radius of the above referenced project. Public Hearing is scheduled for February 23, 2000. If you should require additional postage-paid envelopes for this purpose, please let us know. Thank you. First American Title Insurance Company 3625 I4th Street Riverside, California 92502 Phone (909) 787-1700 - Property Owners Certification-- - -- - I LYSA SOBAMPO CERTIFY THAT ON JAN, 12, -1 THE ATTACHED PROPERTY OWNERS LIST WAS PREPARED BY FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY PURSUANT TO APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FURNISHED BY THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT. SAID LIST IS A COMPLETE AND TRUE COMPILATION OF THE OWNER OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AND ALL OTHER PROPERTY OWNERS WITHIN 400 FEET (PERSONS OWNING MULTIPLE PROPERTIES SHALL ONLY BE COUNTED OUNCE) OF THE PROPERTY INVOLVED IN THE APPLICATION AND IS BASED UPON THE LATEST EQUALIZED ASSESSMENT ROLLS. NAME: I YSA SOBAMPO TITLE/REGISTRATION: CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE 1 FURTHER CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION FILED IS TRUE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNORIEDGE. I UNDERSTANDTHAT THE INCORRECT OR ERRONEOUS INFORMATION MAY BE GROUNDS FOR REJECTION OR DENIAL OF THE APPLICATION SIGNATURE LYS I SO AMP e" DATE. JA1.12,00 CASE No.: SEE MAPS ATTACHED F 680 101 032 680 101 033 680 101 035 City Of Pal ngs City Of Pal rings Michael Hof PO Bo 43 PO B 43 650 gene Rd P Springs,CA 92263 P Springs,CA 92263 m Springs,CA 92264 680 102 001 680 102 002 680 102 003 1 00q Whitehead Prop&Marion Mae Leonar Shelby Coffey Strong&Nancy Coffey Gary David Gattuso 4511 E Sunny Dunes Rd#B PO Box 2247 27700 Abril Dr Palm Springs,CA 92264 Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 Cathedral City,CA 92234 680 102 004 680 102 005 680 103 002 Gary&Whime so John&Arden Brudvik Michael Hoffma i a Hoffman 27700 " r 1402 Via Roberto Miguel 650 S ne Rd C edral City,CA 92234 Palm Springs,CA 92262 Patffi Springs, CA 92264 680 103 007 680 103 008 680 103 009 Michael Hoff Sheila Hoffman Whitehead Prop&Donald Williams Northbrook Prop Inc 650 S ne Rd 4511 E Sunny Dunes Rd#B PO Box 1287 P Springs,CA 92264 Palm Springs,CA 92264 Northbrook, IL 60065 680 103 010 680 170 017 680 170 025 (D I 0 l Frank Shipley&Estelle Shipley Frank&Loma Burgess Usa 680 00 �Q 668 S Eugene Rd PO Box 54 Us De f Interior Palm Springs, CA 92264 Banning,CA 92220 mgton, DC 20401 680 170 026 680 170 027 C�- �DIO/ 680 170 031 0 Usa 680 ��q (p�� Usa 680 l�� 1 Usa 680 00 L S U S pt Of Interior �� U S Of Interior U S Of Interior J ashington, DC 20401 shington, DC 20401 ashington, DC 20401 680 170 032 680 422 021 Usa 680 �p�-�QI� Cath Cy U S D Of interior 3O1p 35325 Date Palm Dr#234 W mgton, DC 20401 Cathedral City, CA 92234 APN 677-431-025 APN 677-431-026 APN 677-431-027 JOSEPH &DORIS LEDENKO WFS INC WFS INC 31850 SAN LUIS REY DR#25 1933 S MARGIE LN 8081 FRESE LN CATHEDRAL CITY CA 92234-6001 ANAHEIM CA 92802-3219 LA PALMA CA 90623-2155 APN 677-431-028 APN 677-431-029 APN 677-431-030 JULE T.FAULKNER ROBERT E.&GERALDINE H.SCHMITZ ROBERT WELLES 9051 SIEMPRE VIVA RD#C071-210 PO BOX 6064 23294 PARK BASIUCO SAN DIEGO CA 92173-3626 BIG BEAR LAKE CA 92315-6064, CALABASAS CA 91302-2816 APN 677-431-031 APN 677-431-032 APN 677-431-033 FRANCES L.&DOROTHY CHIROS RESORT PROP IN STACY D.DYBALL PO BOX 103 PO BOX 20 31850 SAN LUIS REY DR#33 CYPRESS CA 90630-0103 ALPI A 91903-2070 CATHEDRAL CITY CA 92234-6004 APN 677-431-034 APN 677-431-035 APN 677-431-036 LARRY K.&MARGARET E.TODD LOUIS J.&DORIS VIGNES ADA JEANNE&WILLIAM ROBERT GATHERUM PO BOX 96 50 BELCOURT DR PO BOX fit PATEROS WA 98846-0096 NEWPORT BEACH CA 92660-4213 PALM SPRINGS CA 92263-0062 APN 677-431-037 APN 677-431-038 APN 677-431-039 DENIS Y.&COLLEEN B.REED GILBERT P.KRAUSE G OTTO HOLTA 1900 INGERSOLL AVE 31850 SAN LUIS REY DR#38 3402 OREGON DR DES MOINES IA 50309-3329 CATHEDRAL CITY CA 92234-6004 ANCHORAGE AK 99517-2045 APN 677-431-040 APN 677-431-041 APN 677-431-042 HERBERT W.HUMBER JOSEPH M.&MYRNA EDWARDS RICHARD L.MYHRE 1675 ROLLINS RD#G 1449 JAHN DR 31850 SAN LUIS REY DR#68 BURLINGAME CA 94010-2320 SANTA ROSA CA 95401-3902 CATHEDRAL CITY CA 92234-6009 APN 677-431-043 APN 677-431-044 APN 677-431-045 THOMAS J.PRIEST MILLICENT G.PUGLIESE LUIS ARTURO GONZALEZ 31850 SAN LUIS REY DR#43 1515 JEFFERSON DAVIS HY#208 1650 LAKE SHORE AVE CATHEDRAL CITY CA 92234-6006 ARLINGTON VA 22202-3306 LOS ANGELES CA 90026-2502 APN 677-431-046 APN 677-431-047 APN 677-430-001 RAMON ROAD INVESTORS RAMON ROAD INVESTORS V P RESTAURANT SERVICES IN C 1729 E PALM CANYON DR 1645 ROLLINS RD#G 3991 MACARTHUR BL STE 250 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-1603 BURLINGAME CA 94010-2301 NEWPORT BEACH CA 92660-3039 APN 680-101-0031006) 0z3/ APN 680-101-005 APN 680-101-022 MICHAEL S HOFFMAN o3 5 MICHAEL S.HH AN NICHOLAS A.&STELLA CRISAFI 650 S EUGENE RD 650 S $ENE RD 1241 WHITEHORN WY PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-1514 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-1514 BURLINGAME CA 94010-2412 APN 680-101-023 APN 680-101-029 APN 680-101-030 �PSo-�o'3-baz ,00� MICHAEL S. HOFF MICHAEL S,&SHEILA I.HOFFMAN MICHAEL S &SHEILA I.HOFFMAN 650 S EUG D 650 S EUGENE RD PO BOX 2099 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-1514 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-1514 HOUSTON TX 77252-2099 � Y APN 677-280-031 APN 677-420-019 APN 677-420-020 CITY OF PALM GS REDEVELOPM GENCY CITY OF PALM REDEVELOPMENT CY CITY OF PALM PO BOX 3200 E T UITZ CANYON WY 3200 E TA Z CANYON WY PAL PRINGS CA 92263-2743 PALM SPRINGS CA 92262-6959 PAL RINGS CA 92262-6959 APN 677-420-021 r)C-L N APN 677-430-024 APN 677-430-028 I '�t WATER AGE SERT 0�;,S S.H.GREENE SAUL H GREENE PO BO 10 471 E AVENIDA HOKONA 471 E AVENIDA HOKONA P SPRINGS CA 92263-1710 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8437 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8437 APN 677-431-001 APN 677-431-002 APN 677-431-003 LEONARD P.PELLER JOHN H.WINTERS CAMERON CHOY 3163 BEAUDRY TER 31850 SAN LUIS REY DR#2 31850 SAN LUIS REY DR#3 GLENDALE CA 91208-1744 CATHEDRAL CITY CA 92234-6055 CATHEDRAL CITY CA 92234-6055 APN 677-431-004 APN 677-431-005 APN 677-431-006 OCTAVIAN POPALUCA MARK &MICHELLE ARNOLD DEBORAH ALEXANDER 31850 SAN LUIS REY DR#4 PO BOX 13326 31850 SAN LUIS REY DR#6 CATHEDRAL CITY CA 92234-6055 SPOKANE WA 99213-3326 CATHEDRAL CITY CA 92234-6055 APN 677-431-007 APN 677-431-008 APN 677-431-009 THOMAS G.HAMILTON ROBERT C.&PATRICIA O.YOUNGMUN MORTGAGE &SECURITIES C 31850 SAN LUIS REY DR#7 965 W NICKERSON ST#41 4202 N ARGONNE RD CATHEDRAL CITY CA 92234-6055 SEATTLE WA 98119-1441 SPOKANE WA 99212-1800 APN 677-431-010 APN 677-431-011 APN 677-431-012 RUBYE J.BARNES DENIS Y.&COLLEEN B REED SHERYL LEVINE 10451 S FIGUEROA ST 1900 INGERSOLL AVE#A 2252 SR 150 LOS ANGELES CA 90003-4453 DES MOINES IA 50309-3329 CHELAN WA 98816 APN 677-431-013 APN 677-431-014 APN 677-431-015 AL &LYN&A.&L A.APODACA JOHN H.WINTERS LOUIS L.&VIOLET C.KOELSCH 961 OAKHORNE DR 31850 SAN LUIS REY DR#14 PO BOX 4165 HARBOR CITY CA 90710-1523 CATHEDRAL CITY CA 92234-6057 HEMET CA 92546-4165 APN 677-431-016 APN 677-431-017 APN 677-431-018 HENRI MANCINI THOMAS A.&PATRICIA A.WOODWARD RUDOLPH E RAMOS 67975 FOOTHILL RD 13056 EL MORADO ST 732 S 6TH ST CATHEDRAL CITY CA 92234 LA MIRADA CA 90638-3448 MONTEBELLO CA 90640-5937 APN 677-431-019 APN 677-431-020 APN 677-431-021,o32- STEVE HYATT KEITH W.SPAHR RESORT PROP INC 1 LILAC CT 134 LAS LUNAS ST PO BOX 2070 WILMINGTON DE 19808-1990 CASTLE ROCK CO 80104-2178 ALPINE CA 91903-2070 APN 677-431-022 APN 677-431-023 APN 677-431-024 THOMAS F.&CAROL J.LOEHMAN PAUL &JOEL KOWAN DAVID G &LORRAINE S.WADLEIGH 16192 NORGROVE CIR 31850 SAN LUIS REY DR#23 9921 LEATRICE DR HUNTINGTON BEACH CA 92647-3357 CATHEDRAL CITY CA 92234-6001 VILLA PARK CA 92861-1315 Jl/Ul/U0 thi U9:56 tAS 909 698 0805 FIRST AMRICAN U 009 APN 009-610-300669b5��CI1 APN 009.610-305 APN 009-610-301 DESERT DEV PARTNERS I DESERT DEV P ERS DESERT DEV P ERS 2010 MAIN ST STE B00 2010 LSTE B00 20 S MA STE 600 IRVINE CA 92714 f[ZV E CA 92714 IRV CA 92714 APN 009-610-300 APN 009-610-29 APN 009-602-958 DESERT D.. TNERS DESERT ARTNERS SPRINGS TRANSFER&ST ORAGE PALM 2010 5T STE BOQ 201 IN ST STE B00 5005 E SUNNY DUNES RD I E CA 92714 INE CA 92714 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-3601 APN 009-611-405 A&J CHAMPION PARTNERSHIP 18980 VENTURA BL STE 200 -ARZANA CA 91356-3233 IcQC2=491 0.35 lD8� 1 2 �cv 4�(5 7 In S2i vo 8 o Croce i"'--- (pRn - I-]D - OZ.S orto to y— i�o —oz 7 cam-. CJ — � .. cl- JJ" ' (per-542 -06 QD =9A� °L-7 _ °O� 61 APN 009-610-299, 300,301, 305, 306 APN 009-610-299,300,301,305,306 Desert Dev Partners Desert Dev Partners 2010 Main Street 2010 Main Street Suite 800 Suite 800 Irvine, California 92714 Irvine, California 92714 APN 009-610-299,300,301,305, 306 APN 009-602-958 Desert Dev Partners Palm Springs Transfer and Storage 2010 Main Street 5005 E. Sunny Dunes Road Suite 800 Palm Springs, Califiornia 92264-3601 Irvine, California 92714 APN 009-602-958 APN 009-602-958 Palm Springs Transfer and Storage Palm Springs Transfer and Storage 5005 E. Sunny Dunes Road 5005 Sunny Dunes Road Palm Springs, California 92264-3601 Palm Springs, California 92264-3601 APN 009-611-405 APN 009-611-405 A&J Champion Partnership A&J Champion Partnership 18980 Ventura Boulevard 18980 Venetura Boulevard Suite 200 Suite 200 Tarzana, California 91356-3233 Tarzana, California 91356-3233 APN 009-611-405 A&J Champion Partnership 18980 Ventura Boulevard Suite 200 Tarzana, California 91356-3233 i I PROOF OF PUBLICATION This is space for County Clerk's Fine Stamp (2015.5.C.C.P) STATE OF CALIFORNIA County of Riverside I am a citizen of the United States and a resident of N0.46ss- - -- - -- ----- CITY COUNCIL The County aforesaid;I am over the age of eighteen CITY OF PALM SPRINGS years,and not a party to or interested in the NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Tentative Parcel Map No. 29450 above-entitled matter.I am the principal clerk of a Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse tinter of the DESERT SUN PUBLISHING South side of Ramon Road between Gene Au- p + t Trail and San Luis Rey [Rive COMPANY a newspaper of general circulation, N�TICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City COLmc l of printed and published in the city of Palm Springs, the City of Palm Springs. California, will hold a pubec hearing at its meeting of March 15, 2000, County of Riverside,and which newspaper has been The City Council meeting begins at 7 00 m. m adjudged a newspaper of general circulation by the the CceryoChambers w�ybersat City FFllail, 3200 E. Tah- Superior Court of the County of Riverside,State of The purpose of the hearing is to consider a pro- California under the date of March 24, 1988.Case posed two-lot Tentative Parcel Map For the subdi- vision of approximate)y 38 acres to initiate the de- Number 191236;that the notice,of which the velopment of a 178,519 square foot Lowe's Home annexed is a printed copy(set in type not smaller Improvement Warehouse on 13.33 acres of the prolect site, located on the south side of Ramon than non panel,has been published in each regular Road, between Gene Autry Trail and San Las Rey and entire issue of said newspaper and not in any Drive w-M-1 zone, Section 26 supplement thereof on the following dates,to wit: February 24th � Ali in the year 2000 -- I certify(or declare)under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. 24th Dated at Palm Springs,California this----day _ February - of-------'- -----------,2000 /I An Environmental Assessment/Initial Study has been prepared and will be reviewed by the City Council at the meeting. impacts from the Signature protect include traffic andnd circulation, hydrology, Lion arc qualityy with respect to short-term construc- of activity. A draft Mitigated Negative red for the of Environmental Impact has been prepared for the, subject proposal Members of Planning the publicmay view this document in the Department of Planning and W mg, City Hall, and East wi ft.0 z Canyon Wa Palm Springs, and submit written comments to the City Conned at, or prior to, the,City Council. hearing. If any mrlivid ual or group challenges the action in court, issues raised may be limited to only those issues rased at the public hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence at of pier to the City Council hearing. It any individual or group challenges the action in court, issues raised may be limited to only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence at or prior to the City Council hearing An opportunity will be given at said hearing for all interested persons to be heard Questions regard- ing this case may be directed to Steve Hayes, De- partment of Planning & Uuddin 760/323-3245. PA"fQ ICIA A. SANDERS City Clark PROOF OF PUBLICATION This is space for Churl Clerks Filing Stamp (2015.5.C.C.P) STATE OF CALIFORNIA County of Riverside No.3769 - - - — �- CITY Or PALM SPRINGS NOTICE OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Tentative Parcel Map No. 29450 Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse South Side of Ramon Road, between I am a citizen of the United States and a resident of Gene Autry Trail and San Luis Rey Drive NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning the County aforesaid;I am over the age of eighteen Commission of the City of Palm Springs, California, years,and not a party to or interested in the wdl hold a ppublic hearing at its meeting of February 23, 2000. Tfie Planning Commission meeting be- above-entitled matter.I am the principal clerk of a ginsurn l an the co ncii p alrnbersari ig Flanil, at 2:Eo printer of the,DESERT SUN PUBLISHING Tahgudz Canyon Way, Palm Springs. COMPANY a newspaper of general circulation, The purpose of the hearing is to consider a pro- printed and published in the city of Pal rim s Posed two-lot Tentative Parcel Map for the anbdi- p Ty m S p g > vision of approximate lyy 38 acres to initiate the de- County of Riverside,and which newspaper has been velopment of a t 76,5t 9 square foot Lowe's Home adjudged a newspaper of general circulation by the Improvement Warehouse on 13.33 acres of the pproject site, located on the south side of Ramon Superior Court of the County of Riverside,State of Road, between Gene Autry Tra l and San Luis Rey California tinder the date of March 24,1988.Case Drive, W-M-t tone, Section 26.The Planning Com- mission will also consider Case No 10,425, a de- Number 191236;that the notice,of which the termination to permit home improvement centers in annexed is a printed c0 set in )e not smaller the M-t zone and Case No. 3 1795, the architec- tural approval of the proposed Lowe's Home Im- than non pariel,has been published in each regular proveri Center, concurrently with the Tentative and entire issue of said newspaper and not in any Parcel Map. supplement thereof on the following dates,to wit: January 24th VOPIT) rror --------------------------- _J L - r All in the year 2000 I certifyor declare under dual of perjury that the( ) penalty P I ry foregoing is true and correct. 25th Dated at Palm Springs,Californi�a�this---- da � B „ Janu_,__--______ 2000 Environmental . 9 An ary y n u r=„I rot Sign, e from th ee are eionl at the meeting. n. Potential -- - � inn oepar dotal Assess n aril y ___ 9y. ad pithiest Iholu will with Study has ___ ___._ ` "`��-, P Y the Plan- ------- g. al impacts g p Icirculation, hy- don. quality h respect to short-term construction activity. A draft Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact has been pre- pared for the subject proposal. Members of the public may view this document in the Department of Planning and Budding, City Hall, 3200 East Tah- gmtz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, and submit writ- ten comments to the Planning Commission at, or Pnor to, the Planning Commission hearing. any individual or group challenges the action in court, issues raised may be limited to only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence at of pnor to the Planning Commission hearing An opportunity will be given at said hearing for all interested persons to be heard. Questions regard- ing this case may be directed to Steve Hayes, De- partment of Planning & Building, 760/323-y245. PLANNING COMMISSION Is/Douglas R. Evans Director of Planning & Building PUB January 24, 2000 __ _ PROOF OF PUBLICATION This is space for County Clerk's Filing Stamp (2015.5.C.C.P) STATE OF CALIFORNIA Comity of Riverside -_ No.3769 CITY OF PALM SPRINGS NOTICE OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Tentative Parcel Map No. 29450 Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse of Ramon Road, be�een I am a citizen of the United States and a resident of G ne Autw,th Trail a d San Luis Rey Drive the County aforesaid;I am over the age of eighteen NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning g g Commission of the City of Palm Sp ings, California, years,and not a party to or interested in the wi l hold a ublic hearing at its meeting of February above-entitled matter.I am the rind al clerk of a 23, 2000. the Planning Commission meeting be- gins P gins at 1:30 p.m. (public hearings begin at 2.00 printer of the,DESERT SUN PUBLISHING pm.)in the Council Chambers at Cry Hall, 3200 E. COMPANY a news a er of eneral circulation Tab(i canyon Wayy Palm Springs. P P g , The purpose of the hearing is to consider a pre- printed and published in the city of Palm Springs, posed two-lot Tentative Parcel Map for the aubdi- County of Riverside,and which newspaper has been vision of approximate) 38 acres to initiate the de- volopmnt of a r76,5�9 square foot Lowe•s Home adjudged a newspaper of general circulation by the Improvement Warehouse on 13 33 acres of the Superior Court of the County protect site, located on the south side of Ramon P ty of Riverside,State of Road, between Gene Autry Trail and San Luis Rey California under the date of March 24,1988.Case Drive,W-M-1 zone,Section 26 The Planning Com- Number 191236;that the notice,of which the mission will also consider Case No. 10.425, a de- termination to permit home imp rovement centers in annexed is a printed copy(set in type not smaller' the M-1 ..no and Case No 3 1795, the architec- than non ariel,has been published in each regular tural approval of the proposed Lowe's Home Im- P' P g provement Center, concurrently with the Tentative and entire issue of said newspaper and not in any Parcal Map. supplement thereof on the following dates,to wit: January 24th vvNm n,v' -------------- ----------___------------------- _ - - IL D, --------- ----------- ---------------------------------- �� All in the year 2000 I I certify(or declare)tinder penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. 25th Dated at Palm Springs,California this--------------day January Ulrr OF Polml s,0was of--------- -__,2000 An ning o and) io Quality meeting P tenntal impacts " wit �o from the project include ssment/Initial Study has y the Plan- Signature g tort traffic and circulation, rm pp short-term construction activity. A draft rugpact tedhas Negative Declaration of subject sal. M has been pre- pared for the sir blest proposal. Members of the public may view this document in the Department of Planning and Building, City Hall, 3200 East Tah- qudz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, and submit writ- ten comments to the Planning Commission at, or prwr to, the Planning Commission hearing. f any individual or group challenges the ashen in court, issues raised may be limited to only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice of in written correspondence at or prior to the Planning Commission hearing An opportunity will be given at said hearing for all interested persons to be heard. Questions regard- ing this case may be directed to Steve Hayyes, De- partment of Planning & Building, 760/323-8245. 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OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING, SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS STATED,TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 29450, AN APPLICATION BY LOWE'S HOME IMPROVEMENT WAREHOUSE WESTERN REAL ESTATE DIVISION FOR A PROPOSED TWO-LOT TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP FOR THE SUBDIVISION OF APPROXIMATELY 38 ACRES TO INITIATE THE PHASE ONE DEVELOPMENT OF A 176,519 SQUARE-FOOT LOWE'S HOME IMPROVEMENT WAREHOUSE ON 13.33 ACRES OF THE PROJECT SITE, LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF RAMON ROAD,BETWEEN GENE AUTRY TRAIL AND SAN LUIS REY DRIVE,M-1 ZONE, SECTION 26, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF. ------------- WHEREAS, Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse Western Real Estate Division, (the "applicant")have filed applications with the City pursuant to Section 9404.00 and 9401.00 of the Zoning Ordinance and Palm Springs Municipal Code Section 9.60 for a Tentative Parcel Map to create two parcels (one of 12.6 and the other of 0.73 acres), a Major Architectural Approval for a 176,519 square foot home improvement center on 13.33 acres of the 38 acre project site and a Planning Commission Determination to add home improvement centers to the list of permitted uses within the M-1 zone, located on the south side of Ramon Road,between Gene Autry Trail and San Luis Rey Drive,M-1 zone, Section 26; and WHEREAS, notice of public hearing of the Plarming Commission of the City of Palm Springs to consider Applicant's application for Tentative Parcel Map 29450 was given in accordance with applicable law; and WHEREAS, on February 23,2000, a public hearing on the application for Tentative Parcel Map 29450 was held by the Planning Commission in accordance with applicable law; and WHEREAS, on February 23,2000,the Plamiing Commission recommended approval 6-0- 1 to the City Council of Tentative Parcel Map 29450 and approved 6-0-1 Major Architectural Approval Case No. 3.1795 and Planning Commission Determination 10.425 subject to the conditions contained in Planning Commission Resolution No. 4685; and WHEREAS,the decision relative to Case Nos.3.1795 and 10.425 are final with the Planning Commission, unless appealed to the City Council; and WHEREAS, notice of public hearing of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs to consider Applicant's application for Tentative Parcel Map 29450 was given in accordance with applicable law; and WHEREAS, on March 15, 2000, a public hearing on the application for Tentative Parcel Map 29450 was held by the City Council in accordance with applicable law; and 1 I WHEREAS, the proposed Tentative Parcel Map 29450 and related Major Architectural 9&X Approval Case No. 3.1795 is considered a"project"pursuant to the terms of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and a Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared for this project and has been distributed for public review and comment in accordance with CEQA; and WHEREAS, at the conclusion of its public hearing on March 15, 2000, the City Council adopted Resolution No. , approving Tentative Parcel Map 29450 subject to the findings and conditions stated in Resolution No. ; and WHEREAS, the City Council 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 CITY COUNCIL HEREBY FINDS AS FOLLOWS: Section 1: Pursuant to CEQA, the City Council finds as follows: The final Mitigated Negative Declaration has been completed in compliance with CEQA, the State CEQA Guidelines, and the City's CEQA procedures contained in the City's CEQA Guidelines.The Planning Commission has previously reviewed and considered the information contained in the Mitigated Negative Declaration and the City Council has independently reviewed and considered the information contained in the Mitigated Negative Declaration and finds that it adequately discusses any significant environmental effects of the proposed proj ect,and that,on the basis of the initial study and comments received during the public review process, there is no substantial evidence that there will be any significant adverse environmental effects as a result of the approval of this project. The City Council further finds that the Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects its independent judgment. Section 2: Pursuant to Govemmnent Code Section 66473.5, the City Council finds that the proposed subdivision and the provisions for its design and improvement are compatible with the objectives, policies, and general land uses and programs provided in the City's General Plan and any applicable specific plan; and Section 3: Pursuant to Govermnent Code Section 65567,the City Council finds that the proposed subdivision and the provisions for its design and improvements are compatible with the objectives,policies and general land use provided in the City's local open space plan; and Section 4: Pursuant to Government Code Section 66474, the City Council finds that with the incorporation of these conditions attached in Exhibit "A": a. The proposed map is consistent with the applicable general and specific plans. The subject property is designated as "IND" (Business/Industrial) on the City's General Plan Land Use Map and "M-I" (Service Manufacturing) pursuant to the Zoning Map. The application entails subdividing approximately 38 acres into two(2)lots and a remainder parcel to initiate the development of a 176,519 square foot home improvement center on 13.33 acres of the subject site. The project complies with the General Plan, in that the development and uses anticipated within this project will be supportive and necessary for the continued growth of services within the community. b. The design or improvements of the proposed subdivision are consistent with the General Plan. The subject site is designated "IND" (Business/Industrial) pursuant to the General Plan Land Use Map and "M-1"(Service/Manufacturing)pursuant to the Zoning Map. The project will be compatible with the General Plan and with existing land use designations in all directions,which are either vacant and planned for future compatible uses or where complimentary, compatible uses already exist. Ration Road acts as a significant buffer from any land uses to the north and east in Cathedral City. Thus,the project will be compatible with the surrounding neighborhood. c. The site is physically suitable for the type of development contemplated by the proposed subdivision. The project will comply with all performance standards of the"M-I"Zone,as required by the Zoning Ordinance,and be designed to comply with the property development standards established for the"M-1" zone. The site is essentially flat in topography and is void of any significant vegetation or structures, and can be directly accessed by Ramon Road,Gene Autry Trail San Luis Rey Drive and Camino Parocela. Thus, the site is physically suitable for the type of development contemplated by the proposed subdivision. d. The site is physically suitable for the proposed density of development contemplated by the proposed subdivision. The project will be compatible with existing land use designations in all directions of the site. The site is essentially flat in topography and is void of any significant vegetation or structures,and can be directly accessed by Ramon Road, Gene Autry Trail, San Luis Rey Drive and Camino Parocela. Thus,the project will be compatible with surrounding neighborhood. e. The design of the subdivision or improvements is not likely to cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and unavoidably injure fish or wildlife or the habitat. Conditions of this project will require full public improvements along Ramon Road, San Luis Rey Drive, Gene Autry Trail and Carnino Parocela with the development of Phase One for the home improvement center. With the required street improvements and other mitigations recommended pursuant to conditions of approval for this project, the vehicular circulation system will not be negatively impacted by trips generated from this project. No known rare or endangered species were identified on the project site during the environmental evaluation of the site. f. The design of the subdivision or improvements is not likely to cause serious public health problems. All proposed conditions of approval are necessary to ensure public health and safety including,but not limited to,the requirements for street widening and re-configuration, curb, gutter, and sidewalks. g. The design of the subdivision or the type of improvements will not conflict with easements, acquired by the public at large, for access through or 9`63 use of the property within the proposed subdivision. q6r The off site improvements, which are required by the Zoning Ordinance, are related to the project since patrons and employees of the project must use Ramon Road, San Luis Rey Drive, Gene Autry Trail and Camino Parocela to access the site. Currently,the subject property is vacant and therefore little or no usage of the roads, sidewalks and utilities is due to the subject property at this time. However,the future property owners and/or lessees will benefit from any improvements made to the above streets such as sidewalks, traffic synchronization and street re-configurations. The required dedication of right- of-way and streetscape improvements will provide safety benefits to the property owners and will aesthetically enhance the neighborhood. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, based upon the foregoing, the City Council hereby issues a mitigated negative declaration and approves Tentative Parcel Map 29450 subject to those conditions set forth in Exhibit A,which are to be satisfied prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy unless other specified. ADOPTED this day of , 2000. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTEST: CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA By City Manager City Clerk REVIEWED AND APPROVED AS TO FORM: RESOLUTION NO. EXHIBIT A Tentative Parcel Map 29450 Lowe's Home Improvement Center South side of Ramon Road, between Gene Autry Trail & San Luis Rey Dr. March 15, 2000 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL Before final acceptance of the project, all conditions listed below shall be completed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer,the Director of Planning,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. 1. The proposed development of the premises shall conform to all applicable regulations of the Pahn Springs Zoning Ordinance, Municipal Code, or any other City Codes, ordinances and resolutions which supplement the zoning district regulations. 1 a. 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 aimul, an approval of the City of Palm Springs, its legislative body, advisory agencies, or administrative officers concerning Tentative Parcel Map 29450. 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 finds to pay for defense of the matter by the City Attorney. If the City of Palm Springs fails to promptly notify the applicant of any such claim, action or proceeding or fails to cooperate fully in the defense, the applicant shall not, thereafter, be responsible to defend,indemnify,or hold harmless the City of Palm Springs. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the City retains the right to settle or abandon the matter without the applicant's consent but should it do so, the City shall waive the indemnification herein, except, the City's decision to settle or abandon a matter following an adverse judgement or failure to appeal,shall not cause a waiver of the indemnification rights herein. 2. Pursuant to Fish and Game Code Section 711.4 a filing fee of $78.00 is required. This project has a de minimus impact on fish and wildlife, and a Certificate of Fee Exemption shall be completed by the City and two copies filed with the County Clerk. This application shall not be final until such fee is paid and the Certificate of Fee Exemption is filed. Fee shall in the form of a money order or cashier's check payable to Riverside County. 3. The mitigation measures of the enviromnental assessment shall apply. The applicant shall submit a signed agreement that the mitigation measures outlined as part of the negative declaration or EIR will be included in the plans prior to Planning Commission consideration of the environmental assessment. 4. 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. 9�' 9A4 5. The appeal period for the Architectural Approval and Tentative Tract Map applications is 15 calendar days from the date of project approval. Permits will not be issued until the appeal period has concluded. 6. Final landscaping, irrigation, and fencing plans shall be submitted for approval by the Planing Connnission prior to issuance of a building permit. A varied, upgraded landscape and decorative wall program is required along the perimeter streets. The landscape and wall program shall be designed to the satisfaction of the Plaming Commission or additional parking spaces along street frontages may need to be removed to allow for additional depth between the curb and parking spaces for landscaping and mounding to satisfy the concerns of the Planning Commission. Landscape plans shall be approved by the Riverside County Agricultural Commissioner's Office prior to submittal. 7. The project is subject to the City of Palm Springs Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance. The applicant shall submit an application for Final Landscape Docimient Package to the Director of Platmhig and Building for review and approval prior to the issuance of a building permit. Refer to Chapter 8.60 of the Municipal Code for specific requirements. 8. 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 Mumicipal Code for specific requirements. 9. 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. 10. Drainage swales shall be provided adjacent to all curbs and sidewalks - 3' wide and 6" deep. The irrigation system shall be field 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. 11. 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. 12. Prior to issuance of a building permit,Fringe Toed Lizard Mitigation fees shall be submitted. 13. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant must provide a standard avigation easement and non-suit covenant in a form prescribed and approved by the City Attorney,with reference to present and future owners of the parcel. 14. 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 and Building for approval in a form to be approved by the City Attorney, to be recorded prior to issuance of occupancy permits. The CC&R's shall require maintenance of all property in a first-class condition and in accordance with all ordinances, with lien rights to recover any maintenance costs incurred, shall be enforceable by the City, and shall not be amended without City approval. In addition, the C,C & R's shall contain any other special provisions contained herein, such as provisions for reciprocal access and parking, to the satisfaction of the City Attorney, Director of Planing and Building and the City Engineer. . The applicant shall deposit with the City of Palm Springs $ 2,000.00 for the review of the CC&R's by the City Attorney, and may be required to supplement the deposit to cover the City's actual legal cost. 15. Separate architectural approval and permits shall be required for all signs. A detailed sign program shall be submitted for review and approval by the Plamring Cormnission prior to issuance of building permits. 16. All materials on the flat portions of the roof shall be earth tone in color. 17. All roof mounted mechanical equipment shall be screened from all possible vantage points both existing and firture per Section 9303.00 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. 18. 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, except for the three architecturally integrated downspouts on the south side of the building. 19. Perimeter walls shall be designed, installed and maintained in compliance with the corner cutback requirements as required in Section 9302.00.D. 20. 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. 21. The street address numbering/lettering shall not exceed eight inches in height. 22. An exterior lighting plan in accordance with the lighting ordinance in effect at the time shall be submitted for review and approval by the Director of Planning & Building prior to the issuance of building permits.A photometric study and manufacturer's cut sheets of all exterior lighting on the building, in the landscaping, and in the parking lot 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. 23. Illurniiation levels in the parking area shall be an average of one-foot candle with a ratio of average light to minimum light of four to one (4:1). 24. Parking lot light fixtures shall align with stall striping and shall he located two to three feet from curb face. 25. Submit plans meeting City standard for approval on the proposed trash and recyclable materials enclosure prior to issuance of a building permit. 26. 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. hi 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 feeing being 1/2% for commercial projects or 1/4% for residential projects with first $100,000 of total building pennit 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 Building 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. 27. No sirens, outside paging or any type of signalization will be permitted, except approved alarm systems and except for within the garden center area. Outside paging shall be limited as to not be audible off-site. 967 gel 28. No outside storage of any kind shall be permitted except as approved as a part of the proposed plan. 29. 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 transfomier(s)must be adequately and decoratively screened. 30. Loading space facilities shall be provided in accordance with Section 9307.00 of the Zoning Ordinance. Said facilities shall be indicated on the site plan and approved prior to issuance of building pen-nits. 31. Islands of not less than 9 feet in width with a minimum of 6 feet of planter shall be provided every 10 parking spaces. Additional islands may be necessary to comply with shading requirements in#32 below. 32. Shading requirements for parking lot areas as set forth in Section 9306.00 of the Zoning Ordinance shall be met. Details to be provided with final landscape plan. 33. 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" bander curb shall provide wheel stops. 34. Concrete walks with a minimtun width of two (2) feet shall be installed adjacent to end parking spaces or end spaces shall be increased to eleven(11) feet wide. 35. Tree wells shall be provided within the parking lot and shall have a planting area of six feet in diameter/width. 36. 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 be 18 feet deep by 9 feet wide plus a 5 foot walkway at the right side of the 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". 37. 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. 38. Compact and handicapped spaces shall be appropriately marked per Section 9306.00C 10. 39. Cubs shall be installed at a minimuun 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 minimtun of two (2) feet from the face of walls, fences or buildings adjoining driveways. 40. As the property is Indian trust land, fees as required by the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Tribal Council shall be paid prior to consideration of this project by the Planning Commission, 41. 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. (Projects with 100 or more employees). 42. The final location and configuration of the handicapped parking area(s) and handicapped parking signage on the properly shall be determined by the Disability Services Coordinator and the Director of Plamning and building on the final site and landscape plans, prior to the issuance of building permits. The final landscape plan shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission in accordance with Condition No. 6 above. 43. Decorative screen walls shall be provided around the perimeter of all cart corrals within the parking area. The final design of the screen walls(or approved alternate)and the final location of all cart corrals shall be determined on the final site and landscape plans by the Planning Corission,as specified in Condition No. 6 above,prior to the issuance of building permits. 44. The final design of the screen walls for cart storage adjacent to the entrance to the building shall be reviewed and approved with the final landscape plan. 45. A blue ceramic tile field shall be used in the recessed area behind the main wall sign. A material sample of the blue ceramic tile shall be submitted for review and approval of the Director of Planning and Building prior to the issuance of building permits. 46. The final design of the westernmost vehicular access point on Gene Autry Trail(including the proposed median break on Ramon Road)shall be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer and the Director of Planning and Building prior to approval of the grading plan for the project. 47. The developer shall be responsible for removing the existing driveway approach and constructing a new driveway approach easterly of the present location on Gene Autry Trail,on the vacant property on the north side of Ramon Road, directly north of the project site, to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and the Director of Planning and Building. 48. The final design of the landscaping and walls at the terminus (south end) of the main drive aisle into the site from Ramon Road shall be reviewed and approved with the final landscape plan. The landscape and wall design shall be extended on to the remainder parcel to provide a symmetrical terminus statement, with an upgraded "focal point" quality worthy of the visibility of this location on the property. 49. Additional landscaping shall be provided around the outside perimeter of the outdoor garden center, as part of the final landscape plan. 50. Additional areas of special paving shall be incorporated on-site at vehicular access points to the project and in the passenger loading zones along the north side of the building, to the satisfaction of the Planning Commission, as shown on the final landscape plan. 51. Outdoor storage in the outdoor garden area and staging area shall be limited as to not exceed the height of the perimeter screen fencing around these areas. 52. Outdoor display of merchandise shall be prohibited in the passenger pull-off areas in front of the Lowe's Home hmprovement Warehouse, with the exception of live plant material displayed on a daily basis in front of the Garden Center. All proposed outdoor display areas in front of the Garden Center shall be indicated on the final landscape plan, which shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Corission prior to the issuance of building permits. 53. Additional landscape pockets with vertical landscaping shall be provided along the front (north) side of the building and shall be indicated on the final landscape plan, which shall be reviewed and approved by the Plamdrig Commission prior to the issuance of building permits. 719 94610 54. A solid tree "hedge shall be installed at the southeast corner of the site and along the Camino Parocela frontage and shall be indicated on the final landscape plan,which shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission prior to the issuance of building permits.. 55. Pedestrian "nodes" with street finiture, shading, and other pedestrian amenities shall be provided along the north side of the building,to the satisfaction of the Planning Commission. Catalog cuts of all street furniture shall be reviewed and approved by the Plarming Commission as part of the final landscape plan package prior to the issuance of building permits. 56. A direct vehicular access between the parking field and the main (westernmost) drive aisle exiting the site to Ramon Road shall be provided (for exiting traffic only) in a location satisfactory to the City Engineer and the Director of Planning and Building, at least 100 feet south of the northern property line. 57. A 6-foot tall decorative screen wall shall be provided in the streetscape area along Camino Parocela and the southern portion of San Luis Rey Drive to fiuther buffer any loading or staging activities on-site from public view. The final design of these walls shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Corrunission as part of the final landscape and wall plans for the project, prior to the issuance of building permits. 58. A minimum 5-foot width landscape planters with vertical landscaping shall be provided along the south side of the trick well screen walls,to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Building. 59. No curb cuts shall be allowed to perimeter streets(Ramon Road and San Luis Rey Drive)from Parcel 2. 60. Any future food use associated with the horne improvement center shall be subject to consideration of a Land Use Permit by the Director of Planning and Building. 61. No roof top advertising or signage shall be permitted on the building. POLICE DEPARTMENT: 62. Developer shall comply with Section II of Chapter 8.04 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code. WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICES: 63. The location of the trash enclosure is acceptable subject to approved construction details approved by the Director of Building and Safety consistent with approved City details. BUILDING DEPARTMENT: 64. Prior to any construction on-site, all appropriate permits must be secured. FIRE: 65 Construction shall be in accordance with the 1998 California Fire Code, 1998 California Building Code, 1996 National Electrical Code, City of Palm Springs Ordinance 1570,Desert Water Agency requirements, NFPA Standards 13, 14, 24, 25, 26, 30, 54, 70, 71,72, 72A, 72D,72E,72F, 72G, 760, 79, 80, 81, 82, 88, 92A,105,110, 231, 231C, Tittle 24, plus 1999 Underwriters Laboratory and California State Fire Marshal listings and requirements. 66. Fire Department Access Roads shall be provided and maintained in accordance with the 1998 California Fire Code, Article 9, Sec. 902 and City of Palm Springs Ordinance 1570. Access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 20' and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 14'6". 67. Required marking of Fire apparatus Roads and Fire-Protection Equipment shall be in accordance with the 1998 Califomia Fire Code,Article 9, Sec. 901.4. 68. Fire Department Access Roads shall be all weather driving and support a minimum weight of 65,700 lbs. Turning radius shall be not less than 43'from centerline per City of Palm Springs Ordinance 1570. 69. Construction site fencing required per City of Palm Springs Ordinance 1570 if combustible construction is 5,000 Sq.Ft. or more. 70. Construction site fire department access gates shall be at least 14' in unobstructed width and be equipped with a KNOX lock. Contact this office for KNOX application forms. 71. A construction site guard is required for combustible construction over 10,000 Sq. Fr. Or when the Fire Marshal deems necessary. The guard shall remain intact until all buildings are stuccoed or covered and secured with lockable doors and windows. The guard must be on duty at the construction site during all normal non-working hours or as the Fire Marshal deems necessary. 72. Where underground water mains are to be provided for fire protection,they shall be installed, completed and in service with fine hydrants or standpipes located as directed by this office,but not later than the time when combustible materials are delivered to the construction site. 73. Provide a hose or hoses on construction site equipped with an adjustable spray nozzle capable of reaching all combustible construction. 74. Facility KNOX Lock Boxes required per 1998 California Fire Code, Article 9, Sec. 902.4 Locations to be determined by field inspector. The KNOX Fire/Police/Ambulance Rapid Entry System is the only Lock Box,Lock Vault,Key Cabinet,Key Switch,Padlock,FDC Cap, or Decal approved for uses by the City of Palm Springs Fire Department. Contact this office for KNOX application Form. 75. 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. 76. Free access from the street to fire hydrants and to outside connections for standpipes, sprinklers or other fire extinguishing equipment, whether permanent or temporary, shall be provided and maintained at all times. 77. Water supplies and fire hydrants shall be in accordance with 1998 California Fire Code, Article 9, Sec. 903 and Desert Water Agency. 78. A. Commercial(H-2 Type)Fire Hydrant meeting Desert Water Agency specifications shall be installed every 300' or portion thereof or as determined by this office. 79. Adjust existing Fire Hydrant Locations to correspond with driveway and fire lane location. 80. Installations of Private Fire Service Mains and their Appurtenances shall be in accordance with NFPA 24, 25 and 26. IT66// 9&20 81. Portable Fire Extinguishers shall be installed in accordance with 1998 California Code,Article 10, Standard 10. Provide one 2-A:10-B:C fire extinguisher for every 75' of floor or grade travel distance. Machine room(s)require a minimurn of a 10-B:C extinguisher. 82. Premises identification shall be in accordance with 1998 California Fire Code, Article 9, Sec. 901.4.4 and 1998 California Building Code, Chapter 5. Contact building official. 83. An Automatic fire extinguishing system equipped with 24 hour monitoring required in accordance with 1998 California Fire Code Article 10, Sec. 1003, 1998 California Building Code, Chapters 3,4,5,9,10 Palm Springs Ordinance 1570 and NFPA 13. 84. The installation or modification of an Automatic Fire Sprinkler System shall only be done by a licensed C-16 Fire Sprinkler Contractor in accordance with the 1998 California Fire Code, 1998 California Building Code and NFPA Pamphlet 13. Contractor to submit detailed plans directly to this office as soon as possible. 85. Submittal to include manufacturers data/cut sheets and listings with expiration dates on all equipment and materials used. Include hydraulic calculations with submittal. Sprinkler heads shall be UL/CSFM listed and approved. Monitoring and alamis shall be in accordance with the 1998 California Fire Code and NFPA 71 and 72. 86. All underground piping to be installed in accordance with NFPA 24. 87. All rnderground fire service pipe and thrust blocks to be inspected by this office before backfilling. 88. Contact this office at least 24 hours in advance for inspections and tests. 89. Standpipes shall be installed in accordance with 1998 Uniform Fire Code, Article 10, Sec. 1004 and 1998 Califomia Building Code Chapter 9, Standard 9-2. 90. Fire Alarm System required. Installation and maintenance of a fire alarm system shall be in accordance with the 1998 Californa F ire Code, Article 10, Sec. 1007, Title 24, plus NFPA Pamphlets 71,72 and 760. 91. Submit detailed fire alarm plans directly to this office for review as soon as possible. Submittal shall include manufacturers data/cut sheets and UL/CSFM listings with expiration dates on all equipment and materials used. Include battery calculations with submittal. 92. The installation of the Fire Alarm System shall comply with the 1998 California Fire Code, 1998 California Building Code, Title 24 and 1998 NFPA 71,72 and 760. 93. Installation, Maintenance and use of Signaling Systems for Central Station Use shall be in accordance with NFPA 70,71 and 760, UL and CSFM listings and approvals. 94. Provide this office with a letter for file from the UL listed Central Station identifying them as the designated provider. This office to be notified immediately in letter form of any changes or cancellations of service. 95. Fire Dampers shall be provided where air ducts penetrate fire-rated walls or ceilings per 1998 California Building Code. Contact building official for requirements and testing. 96. Smoke Dampers and Activating smoke and or Heat Detectors shall be in accordance with the 1998 California Building Code and must be installed separately from the Fire Alarm System. The signals for these devices shall not be included with any fire alarm or waterflow signal. Contact building official for requirements and testing. 97. Exit Doors,Gates,Barriers, Stairways and Ramps shall be in accordance with 1998 California Building Code. Contact Building official. 98. Exit Illrunination and Exit Signs shall be in accordance with 1998 California Bi lding Code and shall be electrically illuminated. Contact building official. 99. Low Level exit signs and their placement,where required by 1998 California Building Code, Chapter 10 and building official, shall be Nuclear type as approved by this office. 100. Flame Retardant Treatment and Standards shall be in accordance with 1998 California Fire Code. Contact building official. Submit certificates directly to this office for file as soon as possible. 101. Occupant Load (Room Capacity) and Signage shall be in accordance with 1998 California Building Code, Chapter 10, Section 1002. Contact building official for calculation and posting. 102. Provide this office with an 8 %" X I I" site plan. 103. Further cornments as conditions warrant. ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT: Before final acceptance of the project, all conditions listed below shall be completed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. STREETS 1. Any improvements within the street right-of-way require a City of Palm Springs Encroachment Permit. Work shall be allowed according to Resolution 17950 - Restricting Street Work on Major and Secondary Thoroughfares. 2. Developer shall obtain State permits and approval of plans for all work done on State Highway I I I (Gene Autry Trail South). A copy of Caltrans requirements shall be submitted to the City Engineer prior to the issuance of any grading or building permits. Work shall be coordinated with the Engineering Department pertaining to City of Palm Springs Resolution 17950 - Restricting Street Work on Major and Secondary Thoroughfares. 3. The property owner shall enter Into a reciprocal access agreement for parking and ingress and egress from Gene Autry Trail South and Ramon Road East with the owner(s), master lease and all sub-leases and provide a copy of same to the City Engineer prior to issuance of building permit. 4. The developer shall pay his proportionate share of Assessment District 155 assessments. q46/3 RAMON ROAD EAST 9bly 5. The property owner shall dedicate an additional right-of-way to provide a property line - corner cut back at the NORTHEAST corner of the subject property in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 105. 6. The Main Entry on Ramon Road East shall be 67 feet wide with two (2) lanes in and one (1) lane out and a median island designed to channelize and prohibit left turn egress westbound onto Ramon Road East. 7. The EAST driveway approach shall be constructed in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No.201 and have minimum width of 24 feet.The driveway shall be restricted to right turn in and right turn out only vehicular movements. 8. Construct a curb ramp meeting current California State Accessibility standards at the NORTHEAST corner of the subject property and BOTH SIDES of the MAIN DRIVEWAY per City of Palm Springs Sid. Dwg. Nos. 212 and 212A. 9. Construct a 5 foot wide natural colored concrete Portland cement meandering sidewalk in the landscape easement area. Location shall be shown on the grading plan and shall be consistent with the landscape plan. 10. Provide a left turn pocket on the NORTH side of the Ramon Road East at Main Entry intersection. The nose width shall be 4 feet wide and shall have stone cobbles to the point where the desertscape can begin. The storage length of the turn pocket shall be 200 feet. The design shall be approved by the City Engineer. 11. All broken or off grade CURB,GUTTER,AC PAVEMENT AND SIDEWALK shall be repaired or replaced. 12. Relocate the existing roadway for the parcels (APN 677-420-019 and 020) on the north side of Ramon Road East easterly approximately 260 feet (measured from centerline of existing roadway to centerline of proposed roadway). The roadway shall be 50 feet wide with 35 foot curb returns and constructed to the ECRs. The east and west halves of an eight foot 8 cross gutter and spandrel shall be constricted with the flow line parallel with the centerline of Ramon Road The existing roadway shall be removed and replaced with 8 inch curb and gutter. 13. Construct a median island break with left turn lace for access to the new roadway accessing the property on the north side of Ramon Road East. The storage length of the turn pocket shall be 100 feet 14. The developer shall pay his fair share contribution in the amount of$2244.00 for the constriction of the northbound Crossley Road right turn lane at the intersection with Ramon Road East. 14A. If the pubic grant application for landscaping the Ramon Road median island is not granted during the 2000 calendar year,the developer shall pay his proportionate share of the landscape/irrigation construction of the landscaped,raised median island across the project frontage as specified by the City Engineer and Director of Planning and Building. 14B. No new future curb cuts shall be allowed for Parcel 2 as shown on TPM 29450. All access to this parcel shall be from Parcel 1 as shown on said map. The City Engineer shall receive a copy of the recorded reciprocal access agreement for this parcel prior to issuance of building permits. SAN LUIS REY 15. The driveway approach shall be constructed in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 201 and have minimum width of 24 feet. 16. Constrict a minimum 5 foot wide sidewalk behind the club along the entire frontage in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 210. 17. Construct a curb ramp meeting current California State Accessibility standards at the SOUTHEAST confer of the subject property per City of Palm Springs Sid.Dwg.Nos. 212 and 212A. 18. All broken or off grade CURB,GUTTER,SIDEWALK AND AC PAVEMENT shall be repaired or replaced. CAMINO PAROCELA 19. Construct a 6 inch curb and gutter, 25 feet NORTH of centerline along the entire frontage, with a 35 foot radius curb return at the SOUTHEAST corner of the subject property per City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 200. 20. The driveway approach shall be constructed in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 201 and have minimmn width of 24 feet. 21. Construct a mhumum 5 foot wide sidewalk behind the curb along the entire frontage in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 210. 22. Remove and replace existing pavement with a minimum pavement section of 3 inch asphalt concrete pavement over 6 inch aggregate base with a minimurn subgrade of 24 inches at 95% relative compaction, OR equal, from clean saw cut edge of existing pavement to edge of proposed gutter along the entire frontage in accordance with City of Palm Sprigs Standard Drawing No. 110 and 310. The pavement section shall be designed, using "R" values, by a licensed Soils Engineer and submitted to the City Engineer for approval. 23. All broken or off grade CURB,GUTTER,AC PAVEMENT AND SIDEWALK shall be repaired or replaced. GENE AUTRY TRAIL SOUTH 24. Dedicate an additional right-of-way for the relocation of the existing driveway approach and future sidewalk requirements. 25. The existing driveway approach, whose centerline is located 355 feet+ south of the centerline of Ramon Road East, shall be reconstructed. The driveway approach shall be constructed in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 201 and have minimum width of 32 feet. 25A. If the pubic grant application for landscaping the Gene Autry Trail median island is not granted during the 2000 calendar year, the developer shall pay his proportionate share of the landscape/irrigation construction of the landscaped,raised median island i 9611 ?8AO across the project frontage as specified by the City Engineer and Director of Planning and Building. SANITARY SEWER 26. Comicet all sanitary facilities to the City sewer system. Lateral shall not be com ected at manhole. GRADING 27. A copy of a Title Report prepared/updated within the past 3 months and copies of record documents shall be submitted to the City Engineer with the first submittal of the Grading Plan. 28. Submit a Grading Plan prepared by a Registered Professional to the Engineering Division for plan check. Grading plan shall be submitted to the Planning Department for comments prior to submittal to the Engineering Division. The Grading Plan shall be approved by the City Engineer prior to issuance of any grading or building permits. Minimum submittal includes the following: A. Copy of final Planning Department comments. B. Copy of signed Conditions of Approval from Planing Department. C. Copy of Site Plan stamped approved and signed by the Planning Department. D. Copy of Title Report prepared/updated within past 3 months. E. Copy of Soils Report, IF required by these conditions. F. Copy of Hydrology Study/Report, IF required by these conditions. G. Copy of the General Construction Activity Storm Water Permit from the State Water Resources Control Board (Phone No. 916 657-0687) to the City Engineer prior to issuance of the grading permit. 29. Drainage swales shall be provided adjacent to all curbs and sidewalks-Y wide and 6" deep -to keep nuisance water from entering the public streets, roadways, or gutters. 30. Developer shall obtain a General Construction Activity Storm Water Permit from the State Water Resources Control Board(Phone No.(916)-657-0687)and provide a copy of same,when executed,to the City Engineer prior to issuance of the grading permit. 31. In accordance with City of Palm Springs Municipal Code, Section 8.50.00, the developer shall post with the City a cash bond of two thousand dollars($2,000.00)per acre for mitigation measures of erosion/blowsand relating to his property and development. 32. A soils report prepared by a licensed Soils Engineer shall be required for and incorporated as an integral part of the grading plan for the proposed site.A copy of the soils report shall be submitted to the Building Department and to the Engineering Division along with plans, calculations and other information subject to approval by the City Engineer prior to the issuance of the grading permit. 33. Contact the Building Division to get PM10 requirements prior to request for grading permit. DRAINAGE 34. The developer shall accept all flows impinging upon his land and conduct these flows to an approved drainage structure. On-site retention/detention or other measures approved by the City Engineer shall be required if off-site facilities are determined to be unable to handle the increased flows generated by the development of the site. Provide calculations to determine if the developed Q exceeds the capacity of the approved drainage carriers. 35. The project is subject to flood control and drainage implementation fees. The acreage drainage fee at the present time is$9,212.00 per acre per Resolution No. 15189. Fees shall be paid prior to issuance of a building permit. ON-SITE 36. The minimum pavement section for all on-site streets/parking areas shall be 2-1/2 inch asphalt concrete pavement over 4-inch aggregate base with a minimum subgrade of 24 inches at 95%relative compaction,OR equal.The pavement section shall be designed, using"R"values,determined by a licensed Soils Engineer and submitted with the Fine Grading Plan to the City Engineer for approval. 37. Construct a minimum 32 foot wide paved access driveway to Gene Autry Trail South as shown on the approved site plan. 38. The on-site parking lot shall be constructed in accordance with City of Palm Springs Zoning Ordinance, Section 9306.00. GENERAL 39. The developer shall contact the City of Palm Springs Finance Department regarding a respread of the Assessment District 155 assessment fees. Developer shall be required to pay the cost of said recalculation and shall be liable for payment of said fees determined for this development. 40. Any utility cuts in the existing off-site pavement made by this development shall receive trench replacement pavement to match existing pavement plus one additional inch. See City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 115.Pavement shall be restored to a smooth rideable surface. 41. All proposed utility lines on/or adjacent to this project shall be rmdergroumded prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. 42. All existing utilities shall be shown on the grading/street plans. The existing and proposed service laterals shall be shown from the main line to the property line. The approved original grading/street plans shall be as-built and returned to the City of Palm Springs Engineering Division prior to issuance of the certificate of occupancy. 43. Nothing shall be constructed or planted in the corner cut-off area of any driveway which does or will exceed the height required to maintain an appropriate sight distance per City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 203. 96107 11617 44. 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. MAP 45. The 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 Parcel Map to the Engineering Division. 46. The existing lots or parcels shall be divided. The developer shall submit a parcel map prepared by either a Registered Civil Engineer or a Licensed Land Surveyor to the Engineering Division. This condition shall be complied with before issuance of grading or building permits. TRAFFIC 47. The developer shall provide a minimum of 48 inches of sidewalk clearance around all street furniture, fire hydrants and other above-ground facilities for handicap accessibility.The developer shall provide same through dedication of additional right- of-way and widening of the sidewalk or shall be responsible for the relocation of all existing traffic signal/safety light poles, conduit, pull boxes and all appurtenances located on the RAMON ROAD EAST, SAN LUIS REY and CAMINO PAROCELA fiontages of the subject properly. 48. A 30 inch "STOP" sign and standard "STOP BAR" and "STOP LEGEND" shall be installed per City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing Nos. 620-626 at the following locations: SE Coiner of Main Entrance @ Ran-ion Road East SE Corner of East Driveway @ Ramon Road East SW Corner of Driveway @ San Luis Rey NW Comer of Driveway @ Camino Parocela NE Corner of Driveway @ Gene Autry Trail South 49. The developer shall install `No Left Turn' signs and `One Way' signs as required by the City Engineer. 50. The developer shall replace all damaged, destroyed, or modified pavement legends and striping that is required by the City Engineer on the RAMON ROAD EAST, SAN LUIS REY,CAMINO PAROCELA AND GENE AUTRY TRAIL SOUTH frontages prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. 51. The developer shall install a 16,000 lurnen high pressure sodium vapor safety street light with glare shield on a marbelite pole on the NORTHEAST corner of Gene Autry Trail South and project driveway with the mast arm over Gene Autry Trail South. The pole and luminaire shall be furnished by the developer. 52. The developer shall install a 16,000 lumen high pressure sodium vapor safety street light with glare shield on a marbelite pole on the SOUTHWEST corner of San Luis Rey and driveway with the mast am over San Luis Rey. The pole and huninaire shall be famished by the developer. 53. The developer shall install a 16,000 lumen high pressure sodium vapor safety street light with glare shield on a marbelite pole on the SOUTHEAST corner of Ramon Road East and Main Entry with the mast arm over Ramon Road East. The pole and luminaire shall be f nnished by the developer. 54. Construction signing, lighting and barricading shall be provided for on all projects 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 State of California,Department of Transportation,"MANUAL OF TRAFFIC CONTROLS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE WORK ZONES" dated 1996, or subsequent additions in force at the time of construction. 55. This property is subject to the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee based on the RETAIL/SERVICE ITE Code A land use. %S11