HomeMy WebLinkAbout19770 - RESOLUTIONS - 4/5/2000 RESOLUTION NO. 19770
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 HIW INC., A
VIRGINIA CORPORATION, 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,AND PROVIDING A DECISION ON
AN APPEAL OF CERTAIN PLANNING COMMISSION
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR CASE NOS. 3.1795
(MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL APPROVAL) PLANNING
COMMISSION DETERMINATION 10.425 AND
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 29450,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,M-1 ZONE, SECTION 26.
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WHEREAS, Lowe's HIW, Inc., a Virginia Corporation, (the "applicant") has 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 Planning 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,the Planning Commission considered Case Nos. 3.1795 (Major Architectural
Approval)and Planning Commission Determination 10.425 concurrently withthe referenced
Tentative Parcel Map application; and
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WHEREAS,on February 23,2000,the Planning Commission recommended approval 6-0-1
to the City Council of Tentative Parcel Map 29450 and approved 6-0-1I 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 Planning Commission
Determination 10.425 are final with the Planning Commission,unless appealed to the:City
Council; and
WHEREAS,on March 8,2000,pursuant to Section 2.05.040 ofthe Palm Springs Municipal
Code,the applicant filed atimely appeal of certain Planning Commission adopted conditions
of approval included in Exhibit A of Planning Commission Resolution No. 4685; 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 and the appeal of certain
Planning Commission adopted conditions of approval was given in accordance with
applicable law;and
WHEREAS, on March 15, 2000 and continued to April 5, 2000, a duly noticed public
hearing on the application for Tentative Parcel Map 29450 was held by the City Council in
accordance with applicable law;and
WHEREAS,on April 5,2000,a duly noticed public hearing on the appeal of conditions of
approval contained in Planning Commission Resolution No. 4685 applicable to Case No.
3.1795 was held by the City Council in accordance with applicable haw; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Tentative Parcel Map 29450 and related Major Architectural
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, 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 project,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
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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 Government 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 Government 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 the conditions attached hereto as 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-l" (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. Ramon 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-1"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
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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 VA.th 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 mill not
be negatively impacted by trips generated from this prof ect. No known rare or
endangered species were identified on the project site during the environmental
evaluation of the site. The site is within the Coachella Valley Fringe Toed
Lizard Historical Habitat area and a$ 100.00 per acre mitigation fee will be
required upon issuance o Fbuilding permits of any development 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
use of the property within the proposed subdivision.
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 aid Camino Parorela 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.
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Section 5: Pursuant to Section 2.05 ofthe Palm Springs Municipal Code,the City Council
has considered the proposed appeal and the potential impacts associated with
the request and finds the following:
a. That amajority of the requested appeal items have been clarified and/or
resolved between the applicant and staff to the satisfaction of both
parties and the City Council;and
b. For those items that have not been resolved between the applicant and
staff which required City Council consideration,the City Council finds
the following:
1. That the outdoor display of merchandise in the form of a
sidewalk or seasonal parking lot sale(i.e. Christmas Tree lot)
shall be agreed upon between the applicant and Director of
Planning and Building, approved pursuant to the applicable
provisions ofthe Zoning Ordinance,and conducted in amanner
that would not be potentially detrimental to the aesthetics,
vehicular and pedestrian circulation on the property,as directed
by the City Council; and
2. That the applicant will benefit from infrastructure
improvements installed in conjunction with Assessment
District 155 and,accordingly shall pay said assessment or enter
into an Owner Participation Agreement therefore,and thereby,
the applicant and the City shall reach a mutually beneficial
mitigation for the applicants fair share payment of Assessment
District 155 fees, provided that such assessments can be
reimbursed through said Owner Participation Agreement and
further provided the developer shall be relieved of this
condition if such financial assistance is not permitted by
Community Redevelopment Law;and
C. That the modifications to Planning Commission conditions of approval
described above in Section 5(a)and 5(b)will not have a detrimental
impact on the environment;and
d. That the appeal modifications described above in Section 5(a)and 5(b)
are in compliance with all applicable provisions of the Zoning
Ordinance;and
e. That the appeal modifications described above in Section 5(a)and 5(b)
are consistent with the goals, policies and objectives of the General
Plan.
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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 and
Case No.3.1795 subject to those conditions set forth in Exhibit A(attached hereto),which are
to be satisfied prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy unless other specified. '
ADOPTED this 5th day of April ,2000.
AYES: Councilmembers Jones, Hodges, 0den, Reller-Spurgin and Mayor Kleindienst
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST: CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,CALIFORNIA
Interim City Manager City Clerk
REVIEWED AND APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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RESOLUTION NO. 19770
EXHIBIT A ,
Case Nos, 3.1795 (Major Architectural Approval)
Tentative Parcel Map 29450
Lowe's Home Improvement Center
South side of Ramon Road,between Gene Autry Trail& San Luis Rey Dr.
April 5,2000
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Before final acceptance of the project,all conditions,approvals or reviews listed below shall
be completed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer,the Director of Planning and Building,
the Chief of Police, the Fire Chief or their designee, depending on which department
recommended the condition (or if no department is specified, then by the Director of
Planning and Building).
Any agreements, easements or covenants required to be entered into shall be in a form
approved by the City Attorney.
As used herein,references to the "site plan" shall be to that certain site plan prepared by
MCG Architects and dated January 5,2000.
1. The proposed development of the premises shall conforms to all applicable
regulations of the Palm Springs Zoning Ordinance, Municipal Code, or any other '
City Codes, ordinances and resolutions which supplement the zoning district
regulations.
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
annul, an approval of the City of Palm Springs, its legislative body, advisory
agencies, or administrative officers concerning Case Nos, 3.1795, 10,425 and
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 funds to pay for defense of the matter by the
City Attorney. If the City of Palm Springs fails to promptly notify the applicant of
any such claim, action or proceeding or fails to cooperate fully in the defense, the
applicant shall not,thereafter,be responsible to defend,indemnify,or hold harmless
the City of Palm Springs. Notwithstanding the foregoing,the City retains the right
to settle or abandon the matter without the applicant's consent but should it do so,the
City shall waive the indemnification herein, except, the City's decision to settle or
abandon a matter following an adverse judgement or failure to appeal, shall not
cause a waiver of the indemnification rights herein.
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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 cashiers check
payable to Riverside County.
3. The mitigation measures of the environmental assessment shall apply.
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.
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 Planning Commission prior to issuance of a building permit. A vaned,upgraded
landscape and decorative wall program is required along the perimeter streets.
Landscape plans shall be approved by the Riverside County Agricultural
Commissioner's Office prior to submittal. The landscape and wall program shall be
designed to the satisfaction of the Planning Commission;or
7. The project is subject to the City of Palm Springs Water Efficient Landscape
Ordinance.The applicant shall submit an application for Final Landscape Document
Package to the Director of Planning and 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
Municipal 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-T 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.
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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 declaration of
covenants, conditions and restrictions (C,C&R's) or a reciprocal easement
agreement, as appropriate (the "Agreement"), 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 Agreement shall be recorded only
against the leasehold interest. The Agreement 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 Agreement shall
contain any other special provisions contained herein, such as provisions for
reciprocal access,to the satisfaction of the City Attorney,Director of Planning and
Building and the City Engineer.
The applicant shall deposit with the City of Palm Springs$2,000.00 for the review
of the Agreement 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 Planning
Commission prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
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 street level vantage
points both existing and future 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 architecturally integrated downspouts on the south side of the building.
19. Perimeter walls shall be designed, installed and maintained in compliance with the
comer cutback requirements as required in Section 9302,00.D.
20. The design, height, texture and color of 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.
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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. Illumination 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 be 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. In the case of the in-lieu fee,the fee shall be based upon the total building
permit valuation as calculated pursuant to the valuation table in the Uniform
Building Code, the feeing being 1/2% for commercial projects or 1/4% for
residential projects with first $100,000 of total building permit valuation for
individual single-family units exempt. Should the public art be located on the
project site,said location shall be reviewed and approved by the Director of Planning
and 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.
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 transformer(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 permits.
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.
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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"desifm. Where wheel stops are provided,individual wheel stops shall
be prohibited;a continuous 6"barrier curb shall provide wheel stops.
34. Concrete walks with a minimum width of two(2)feet shall be installed adjacent to
end parking spaces or end spaces shall be increased to eleven(11)feet wide.
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 designatW 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. Curbs shall be installed at a minimum of five (5) feet from .face of walls, fences,
buildings,or other structures. Areas that are not part of the maneuvering area shall
have curbs placed at a minimum of two (2) feet from the face of walls, fences or
buildings adjoining,driveways.
40. As the property is Indian trust land, fees as required by the Agra 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.
42. The final location and configuration of the handicapped parking area(s) and
handicapped parking signage on the property shall be determined by the Disability
Services Coordinator and the Director of Planning and building on the final site and
landscape plans,prior to the issuance of building permits. The final landscape plan
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shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission in accordance with Condition No. 6
above.
43. Decorative screen walls (or acceptable alternate, as approved by the Director of
Planning and Building) shall be provided around the perimeter of all cart corrals
within the parking area.
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 Ramon Road
(including the proposed median break)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 Ramon
Road, 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. Special paving hardscape consistent with that shown for the main entrance drive
shall be incorporated into the vehicular access points for the easterly driveway off of
Ramon Road and for the driveway off San Luis Rey and in the passenger loading
zones along the north side of the building.
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 building. The following outdoor display of merchandise and sales
activities shall be permitted: (i) the display of live plant material in front of the
garden center;(ii)the display of merchandise under the main entrance canopy to the
building,not extending beyond the overhang of the roof entry structure;and(iii)the
outdoor display of merchandise in the form of a sidewalk or seasonal parking lot sale
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(i.e. Christmas Tree lot), as be agreed upon between the applicant and Director of
Planning and Building. Any sidewalk or seasonal parking lot sale shall be approved
by the Director of Planning and Building pursuant to the applicable provisions of the
Zoning Ordinance, and conducted in a manner that would not be potentially '
detrimental to the aesthetics, vehicular and pedestrian circulation on the property.
All proposed outdoor display areas in front of the Garden Center and under the rnain
entrance canopy 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.
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 p Ian,
which shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission prior to the
issuance of building permits.
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 furniture, 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 Planning Commission as part of the final landlscape plan package
prior to the issuance of building permits.
56. A direct vehicular access between the parking field and the main(westernmost)ddve
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 further 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 Commission as part of the
final landscape and wall plans for the project, prior to the issuance of building
permits.
58. No curb cuts shall be allowed to perimeter streets(Ramon Road and San Luis Rey
Drive)from Parcel 2.
Any future food use associated with the home improvement center shall be subject
to consideration of a Land Use Permit by the Director of Planning and Building.
60. No roof top advertising or signage shall be permitted on the building.
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POLICE DEPARTMENT:
61. Developer shall comply with Section 11 of Chapter 8.04 of the Palm Springs
Municipal Code.
WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICES:
62. 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:
63. Prior to any construction on-site,all appropriate permits must be secured.
FIRE:
64 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 Ag9ncy requirements,NFPA Standards 13, 14,24,
25, 26, 30, 54, 70, 71,72, 72A, 72D,72E,72F, 720, 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.
65. 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".
66. Required marking of Fire apparatus Roads and Fire-Protection Equipment shall be in
accordance with the 1998 California Fire Code,Article 9,Sec. 901.4.
67. 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.
68. Construction site fencing required per City of Palm Springs Ordinance 1570 if
combustible construction is 5,000 Sq.Ft.or more.
69. 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.
70. 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.
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71. Where underground water mains are to be provided for fire protection,they shall be
installed, completed and in service with fire hydrants or standpipes located as
directed by this office, but not later than the time when combustible materials are
delivered to the con struction site. '
72. Provide a hose or hoses on construction site equipped with an adjustable spray
nozzle capable of reaching all combustible construction.
73. 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.
74. Access for fire fighting equipment shall be provided to the immediatejob site at the
start of construction and maintained until all construction is complete.
75. 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.
76. Water supplies and fire hydrants shall be in accordance with 1998 California Fire
Code,Article 9, Sec.903 and Desert Water Agency.
77. ACommercial(H-2Type)Fire Hydrant meeting Desert Water Agency specificat ions
shall be installed every 300'or portion thereof or as determined by this office.
78. Adjust existing Fire Hydrant Locations to correspond with driveway and fire lane
location. '
79. Installations of Private Fire Service Mains and their Appurtenances shall be in
accordance with NFPA 24,25 and 26.
80. 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 minimum of a 10-
B:C extinguisher.
81. 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.
82. 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.
83. 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 1.998
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California Fire Code, 1998 California Building Code and NFPA Pamphlet 13,
Contractor to submit detailed plans directly to this office as soon as possible.
84. 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 alarms
shall be in accordance with the 1998 California Fire Code and NFPA 71 and 72.
85. All underground piping to be installed in accordance with NFPA 24.
86. All underground fire service pipe and thrust blocks to be inspected by this office
before backfilling.
87. Contact this office at least 24 hours in advance for inspections and tests.
88. Standpipes shall be installed in accordance with 1998 Uniform Fire Code,Article 10,
Sec. 1004 and 1998 California Building Code Chapter 9, Standard 9-2.
89. Fire Alarm System required. Installation and maintenance of a fire alarm system
shall be in accordance with the 1998, California F ire Code,Article 10, Sec. 1007,
Title 24,plus NFPA Pamphlets 71,72 and 760.
90. 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.
91. 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.
92. 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.
93. 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.
94. 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.
95. 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.
96. Exit Doors,Gates,Barriers,Stairways and Ramps shall be in accordance with 1998
California Building Code. Contact Building official.
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97. Exit Illumination and Exit Signs shall be in accordance with 1998 California
Building Code and shall be electrically illuminated. Contact building official.
98. 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.
99. 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.
100. 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.
101. Provide this office with an 8 %z"X 11" site plan.
102. Additional comments may be provided during plan check.
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 111 (Gene Autry Trail South),, A copy of Caltrans
requirements shall be submitted to the City Engineer iprior 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 parldng
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 provided that such assessments can be reimbursed through and
Owner Participation Agreement with the Redevelopment Agency and further
provided the developer shall be relieved of this condition if such financial
assistance is not permitted by the Community Redevelopment Law.
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RAMON ROAD EAST
5. The property owner shall dedicate an easement for additional right-of-way to
provide a property line-comer cut back at the NORTHEAST comer 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 Std.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 along the project frontage 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 constructed 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 lane 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
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14. The developer shall pay his fair share contribution in the amount of$2244.00
for the construction 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 I 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 for
buildings on Parcel 2.
SAN LUIS REV'
15. The driveway approach shall be constructed in accordance with City ol'Palm
Springs Standard Drawing No.201 and have minimum width of 24 feet.
16. Construct a minimum 5 foot wide sidewalk behind the curb 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 comer of the subject property per City of
Palm Springs Std.Dwg.Nos.212 and 212A. '
18. All broken or off grade CURB, GUTTER, SIDEWALK ANI) AC
PAVEMENT along the project frontage 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 minimum width of 24 feet.
21. Construct a minimum 5 foot wide sidewalk behind the curb along the entire
frontage in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No.
210.
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22. Remove and replace existing pavement with a minimum pavement section of
3 inch asphalt concrete pavement over 6 inch aggregate base with a
minimum 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 Springs 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 along the project frontage 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 relocated.The new driveway
approach shall be constructed in accordance with City of Palm Springs
Standard Drawing No.201 and have minimum width of 32 feet.
SANITARY SEWER
26. Connect all sanitary facilities to the City sewer system. Lateral shall not be
connected 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 Planning Department.
C. Copy of Site Plan stamped approved and signed by the Plamung
Department.
D. Copy of Title Report prepared/updated within past 3 months.
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E. Copy of Soils Report,IF required by these conditions.
F. Copy of Hydrology Study/Reporl,IF required by these conditions.
G. Copy of the General Construction Activity Storm Water Permit fi-om '
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 - 3'
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 Cade, 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
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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
undergrounded 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.
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.
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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 ol'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 sidlewalk 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 frontages of the
subject property.
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 Comer of Main Entrance @ Ramon Road East
SE Comer of East Driveway @ Ramon Road East
SW Comer 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 Tom' 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 16,000lumen 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 comer
of San Luis Rey and driveway with the mast arm over San Luis Rey. The
pole and lurninaire shall be fiurrished by the developer.
53. The developer shall install a 16,000lumen high pressure sodium vapor safety
street light with glare shield on a marbelite pole on the SOUTHEAST comer
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of Ramon Road East and Main Entry with the mast arm over Ramon Road
East.The pole and luminaire shall be fiunished 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.