HomeMy WebLinkAbout19789 - RESOLUTIONS - 5/17/2000 RESOLUTION NO. 19789
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING, SUBJECT TO
THE CONDITIONS STATED, CASE NO. 5.0830
(PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 260) AND
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 29691 TO PALM SPRINGS
NEW MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT, INC., FOR A
PRELIMINARY PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OFA MULTI-PHASED, MIXED
USE PROJECT CONSISTING OF A 198-ROOM HOTEL
FACILITY, A 176-UNIT VACATION OWNERSHIP
FACILITY,RESTAURANTS,A200-SEAT OBSERVATORY
LOUNGE, A 7,000 SQUARE-FOOT SPA AND OTHER
ASSOCIATED RECREATIONAL AMENITIES, TOTALING
APPROXIMATELY 168,049SQUARE FEETOF BUILDING
AREA ON 11.41 GROSS ACRES OF LAND, AND THE
SUBDIVISION OF THE 11.41 GROSS ACRE SITE INTO
NINE (9) PARCELS, RANGING IN SIZE FROM 0.35
ACRES TO 3.23 ACRES,AS WELL AS THE SUBDIVISION
OF THE SITE FOR CONDOMINIUM PURPOSES,
LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF SOUTH PALM
CANYON DRIVE, APPROXIMATELY 275 FEET NORTH
OF MESQUITE DRIVE AND EAST OF THE FUTURE
EXTENSION OF BELARDO ROAD, C-1 AND R-3 ZONES,
SECTIONS 22 AND 23, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN
SUPPORT THEREOF.
WHEREAS, Palm Springs (the"Applicant") has filed an application with the City pursuant
to Section 9403.00 of the Zoning Ordinance, Case No. 5.0830 (Preliminary Planned
Development District No. 260)and pursuant to Section 9.60 of the Palm Springs Municipal
Code, Tentative Tract Map No. 29691 for the development of a multi-phased, mixed use
project consisting of a 198-room hotel facility, a 176-unit vacation ownership facility,
restaurants, a 200-seat observatory lounge, a 7,000 square-foot spa and other associated
recreational amenities, totaling approximately 168,049 square feet of building area on
11.41 gross acres of land, and the subdivision of the 11.41 gross acre site into nine (9)
parcels, ranging in size from 0.35 acres to 3.23 acres, as well as the subdivision of the site
for condominium proposes, located on the west side of South Palm Canyon Drive,
approximately 275 feet north of Mesquite Avenue and east of the future extension of
Belardo Road, C-1 and R-3 zones, Sections 22 and 23; and
WHEREAS, notice of a public hearing of the Planning Commission of the City of Palm
Springs to consider Applicant's application for Case No. 5.0830 - Preliminary Planned
Development 260 (PD 260) and Tentative Tract Map No. 29691 were given in accordance
with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, on April 26, 2000, a duly noticed public hearing on the application for Case No.
5.0830 (PD 260) and Tentative Tract Map No. 29691 was held by the Planning
Commission in accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, on April 26, 2000, the Planning Commission recommended approval 5-1-1 to
the City Council of Case No. 5.0830 (PD 260) and Tentative Tract Map No. 29691 subject
to the conditions contained in Planning Commission Resolution No. 4690; and I I
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WHEREAS, notice of a public hearing of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs to
consider Applicant's application for Preliminary Planned Development 260 (PD 260) and
Tentative Tract Map No. 29691 were given in accordance with applicable law; and '
WHEREAS, on May 17, 2000, a duly noticed public hearing on the application for Case No.
5.0830 (PD 260) and Tentative Tract Map No. 29691 was held'by the City Council in
accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code Section 66412.3, the City Council has
considered the effect of the proposed Subdivision, Tentative Tract Map No. 29691, on the
housing needs of the region in which Palm Springs is situated and has balanced these
needs against the public service needs of its residents and available; fiscal and
environmental resources; the approval of the proposed Subdivision represents the balance
of these respective needs in a manner which is most consistent with the City's obligation
pursuant to its police powers to protect the public health, safety, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, the proposed project (PD 260 and Tentative Tract Map No 29691), 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, all environmental data including the initial study, the proposed Mitigated Negative
Declaration 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 and the City Council has independently reviewed and considered
the information contained in the Mitigated Negative Declaration and finds that it
adequately discusses the significant environmental effects of the proposed project,
which includes mitigation measures for traffic and circulation such as, the payment
of Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fund (TUMF) fees upon issuance of building
permits, the contribution of intersection improvements at project entrance on South
Palm Canyon Drive, the dedication of the full half street right-of-way on Belardo
Road from Mesquite Avenue to the north project boundary, a roadway extension of
Belardo Road from Mesquite Drive to the westerly frontage of the project, mitigation
measures for water such as the construction of buildings outside the: limits of the
flood innundation area of the Tahquitz Creek Flood Control Channel, mitigation
measures for aesthetics including, but not limited to, stepping the building massing
back from South Palm Canyon Drive and providing lower profile buildings along the
western perimeter of the site, and requiring a detailed site and building lighting plan
that demonstrates compliance with Zoning Ordinance requirements and mitigation
measures for Cultural Resources(completion of a data recovery program) 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
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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 (Subdivision Map Act) Section 66474, the
City Council finds that with the incorporation of those conditions attached in
Exhibit A:
a. The proposed Tentative Map is consistent with applicable general and
specific plans.
The application entails subdividing 11.41 gross acres (10.67 net acres) into nine
(9) lots, generally corresponding with the phase lines proposed by the applicant,
for the development of a multiple-phased mixed use resort. In addition, the
application contemplates the subdivision of the property for condominium
purposes for the timeshare component of the project. The subject property is
designated as "RC" (Resort Commercial) and "H" (Residential High) on the City's
General Plan Land Use Map and "C-1" (Central Retail Business Zone) and "R-3"
(Multi-Family and Hotel Zone) pursuant to the Zoning Map consistent with the
existing General Plan designations. The purpose of the Resort Commercial
General Plan designation is to promote large-scale resort hotel complexes and
major commercial recreation attractions integrated with retail and entertainment
facilities, in areas outside the downtown area where automobile-oriented access
is most appropriate. Hotels and similar types of resort housing are also specified
as a recommended land use pursuant to the High Density Residential designation
in the General Plan. The project complies with the General Plan, in that the
development and uses proposed (resort hotel with related amenities, the
residential timeshare component and proposed restaurant) are consistent with
the intended uses within the applicable General Plan designations and, with the
mitigation measures recommended in the Environmental Assessment, will not
have a significant impact on the surrounding neighborhood.
b. The design or improvement of the proposed subdivision is consistent with
the General Plan and any applicable Specific Plan.
The subject site is designated"RC"(Resort Commercial)and"H" (Residential High)
pursuant to the General Plan Land Use Map and "CA" (Central Retail Business
Zone) and "R-Y (Multi-Family and Hotel Zone) pursuant to the Zoning Map. The
project has been designed to be consistent with General Plan Policies 3.8.1 and
3.8.2 relative to High Density Residential development and General Plan Policies `
3.22.1 through 3.22.5 relative to Resort Commercial development. The design and
improvement of the proposed subdivision and related mixed use project will also be
compatible with the existing General Plan designations as described above in
Section 4(a) and will be compatible with existing land use designations to the north,
where a restaurant currently exists and with the automotive dealership to the south.
South Palm Canyon Drive will serve as a significant buffer from any land use(s) to
the east, where a Resort Commercial land use is contemplated per the General
Plan. Adjacent to the balance of the north property line is the Tahquitz Creek Flood
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Control Channel, and lands on the north side of the channel are designated Resort
Commercial pursuant to the General Plan, consistent with the designation of the
project site. Properties immediately west of the site are vacant and designated ,
High Density Residential per the General Plan. Belardo Road, which is designated
as a Secondary Thoroughfare on the General Plan Land Use Map, will serve as a
significant buffer between the project site and the property to the west, even though
the site designation is consistent with the westernmost portion of the property and
could be developed with a similar residential density to that of the proposed project.
Thus, the subdivision and related planned development should be compatible with
the surrounding neighborhood.
C. The site is physically suitable for the type of development contemplated by
the proposed subdivision.
The project is located on approximately 11.41 acres of vacant land that is
predominately covered with native scrub vegetation and rock outcroppings. Curb,
gutter, sidewalk and mature palms currently exist along the South Palm Canyon
frontage. The site slopes generally from northwest to southeast with approximately
35 feet of fall across the project site. The project falls within the range of allowable
densities permitted in the"C-1"and"R-3"zones, and has been designed to comply
with all property development and/or performance standards of these zones, as
required by the Zoning Ordinance, with the exception of the proposed building
height, landscape coverage, minimum lot sizes of the master plan and required
parking, all of which have been considered pursuant to Section 9403.00 of the
Zoning Ordinance (Planned Development District). The proposed subdivision is
consistent with all applicable environmental plans, and is compatible with existing
land uses in the immediate vicinity of the project site. Adequate street frontage ,
exists to allow for smooth and efficient vehicular and pedestrian access to the site
and to minimize interference with traffic flows on existing or planned thoroughfares
adjacent to the project site. 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.
As described above, the site slopes generally from northwest to southeast with
approximately 35 feet of fall across the project site. The project falls within the
range of allowable densities permitted in the "CA" and "R-3"zones, and has been
designed to comply with all property development and/or performance standards of
these zones, as required by the Zoning Ordinance, with the excerption of the
proposed building height, landscape coverage, minimum lot sizes of the master
plan and required parking, all of which have been considered pursuant to Section
9403.00 of the Zoning Ordinance (Planned Development District). The proposed
subdivision and related mixed use project contemplated under Planned
Development District No. 260 will be compatible with existing General Plan land use
and zoning designations to the north, east and west, based on the proposed
density contemplated under the proposed development. Although there are lots
within the proposed subdivision that do not meet the minimum lot size of 20,000
square feet, as contemplated Per the Planned Development District, the design of
the integrated, master-planned project will not give the appearance that lots do not '
minimum lot size criteria. The project is consistent with the proposed density of
development previously contemplated but nevercompleted on property immediately
east of the site, across South Palm Canyon Drive. Along the south property line,
where an automotive dealership currently exists, it will be required through the final
development plan process that a sufficient landscape buffer from the existing I I Iq
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automotive dealership to the south be incorporated into the project design to
mitigate any land use compatibility concerns. Thus, the density of the proposed
subdivision and related planned development will be compatible with surrounding
® neighborhood.
e. The design of the proposed subdivision or the proposed improvements are
not likely to cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and
avoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat.
Conditions of this subdivision and related planned development will require full
public improvements along South Palm Canyon Drive and Belardo Road to be
completed to the satisfaction of the City, with the development. The project site is
on the fringe of the urbanized area of the City with existing development in three
direction and has not been identified to be within an area of biological concern or an
area that would have any substantial impacts on fish or wildlife or their habitat.
With the required street improvements and other mitigations recommended
pursuant to conditions of approval for this project, the design of the proposed
subdivision and the proposed improvements contemplated under the proposed
planned development are not likely to cause substantial environmental damage.
f. The design of the subdivision or type of 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 traffic signalization and a
landscaped median island on South Palm Canyon Drive, street widening and re-
striping (where applicable) on perimeter streets, and, a combination screen
wall/landscape buffer to minimize the potential noise and aesthetic impacts
between the proposed subdivision from the adjacent automotive dealership to the
south.
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, 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 South Palm
Canyon Drive and Belardo Road to access the site. Currently, the subject property
is vacant and therefore little or no usage of surrounding roads, sidewalks and
utilities is due to the subject property at this time. However, the future property
owner will benefit from any improvements made to the above streets such as street
widening, traffic signalization and other traffic controls and aesthetic features, such
as landscaped median islands.
Section 5: Pursuant to Section 9403.00 of the Zoning Ordinance,the City Council finds
that with the incorporation of those conditions attached in Exhibit A:
a. The use applied for at the location set forth in the application is properly one
for which a Planned Development District is authorized by the City's Zoning
Ordinance.
The proposed Planned Development District will allow for a mixed of commercial I f BJ
and residential uses, including a 198-unit hotel facility, a 176-unit vacation
ownership facility, restaurants, a 200-seat observatory lounge, a 7,000 square-foot
spa and other associated recreational amenities, totaling approximately 168,049
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square feet of building area, is permitted pursuant to Section 9403.100 (Planned
Development District).
b. The proposed Planned Development District is consistent with the '
applicable general and specific plans.
The subject property is designated as "RC" (Resort Commercial) and "H 43/21"
(High Density Residential) on the City's General Plan Land Use Map and "C-
1"(Central Retail Business Zone) and "R-3" (Multi-Family and Hotel Zone)
pursuant to the Zoning Map. The purpose of the Resort Commercial General
Plan designation is to promote large-scale resort hotel complexes and major
commercial recreation attractions integrated with retail and entertainment
facilities, in areas outside the downtown area where automobile-oriented access
is most appropriate. Hotels and similar types of resort housing are also
specified as a recommended land use pursuant to the High Density Residential
designation in the General Plan. The project complies with the General Plan, in
that the development and uses proposed (resort hotel with related arnenities, the
residential timeshare component and proposed restaurant) are consistent with
the intended uses within the applicable General Plan designations and supports
its goals and policies.
C. The said use is necessary or desirable for the development of the
community, is in harmony with the various elements or objectives of the
General Plan, and is not detrimental to existing uses or to future uses
specifically permitted in the zones in which the proposed use is to be
located.
The proposed Preliminary Planned Development District application for a mixed use '
project, consisting of a 198-unit hotel facility, a 176-unit vacation ownership facility,
restaurants, a 200-seat observatory lounge, a 7,000 square-foot spa and other
associated recreational amenities, totaling approximately 168,049 square feet of
building area will provide resort commercial services geared toward tourists of the
community, consistent with the objectives of the Resort Commercial and High
Density Residential components of the General Plan and the zones in which the
site is located (i.e. the site is zoned "C-1" and "R-3" with a Resort Overlay zone).
The planned development will provide additional tourist opportunities and
associated conveniences as well as an additional restaurant amenity for tourists
and residents alike, in a location within the City's Resort Overlay District along
South Palm Canyon Drive, outside of the immediate downtown area, where the
type of development proposed under this application is most appropriate to handle
the projected amount of automotive traffic and related on-site parking. The subject
project incorporates upgraded architectural styles and landscaping in orderto blend
in aesthetically with surrounding developments. Additionally, driveways have been
located on the South Palm Canyon Drive and Belardo Road street frontages in a
manner that will provide safety and aesthetic benefits and is consistent with
policies of the General Plan.
d. The design or improvements of the proposed planned development are
consistent with the General Plan.
The subject site is designated"RC"(Resort Commercial)and"H"(Residential High) II '
pursuant to the General Plan Lund Use Map and "C-1" (Central Retail Business
Zone) and "R-3 (Multi-Family and Hotel Zone) pursuant to the Zoning Map. The
project has been designed to be consistent with General Plan Policies 3.8.1 and
3.8.2 relative to High Density Residential development and General (Plan Policies
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3.22.1 through 3.22.5 relative to Resort Commercial development. The design and
improvement of the proposed subdivision and related mixed use project will also be
compatible with the existing General Plan designations as described above in
Section 4(a) and (b) and will be compatible with existing land use designations to
the north, where a restaurant currently exists and with the automotive dealership to
the south. South Palm Canyon Drive will serve as a significant buffer from any land
use(s) to the east, where a Resort Commercial land use is contemplated per the
General Plan. Adjacent to the balance of the north property line is the Tahquitz
Creek Flood Control Channel, and lands on the north side of the channel are
designated Resort Commercial pursuant to the General Plan, consistent with the
designation of the project site. Properties immediately west of the site are vacant
and designated High Density Residential per the General Plan. Belardo Road,
which is designated as a Secondary Thoroughfare on the General Plan Land Use
Map, will serve as a significant buffer between the project site and the property to
the west, even though the site designation is consistent with the westernmost
portion of the property and could be developed with a similar residential density to
that of the proposed project. Thus, the proposed planned development should be
compatible with the surrounding neighborhood.
e. The site for the intended use is adequate in size and shape to
accommodate said use, including yards, setbacks, walls or fences,
landscaping, and other features required in order to adjust said use to those
existing or permitted future uses of land in the neighborhood (i.e. the site is
physically suitable for the type of development contemplated by the planned
development).
The project is located on approximately 11.41 acres of vacant land that is
predominately covered with native scrub vegetation and rock outcroppings. The
project falls within the range of allowable densities permitted in the "C-1" and "R-3"
zones, and has been designed to comply with all property development and/or
performance standards of these zones, as required by the Zoning Ordinance, with
the exception of the proposed building height, landscape coverage, minimum lot
sizes of the master plan and required parking, all of which have been considered
pursuant to Section 9403.00 of the Zoning Ordinance (Planned Development
District). The purpose of the Planned Development District is to provide for various
types of land uses which can be combined to create a compatible relationship with
each other while following good zoning practices and the General Plan and allow
desirable departures from the strict provisions of the specific zone classifications
where desirable. The Immediately to the east of the project site, across South
Palm Canyon Drive, a large-scale resort planned development was approved but
never built that encompassed pursuant to Section 9304.00 of the Zoning Ordinance
(Highrise Buildings). Adequate street frontage exists to allow for smooth and
efficient vehicular and pedestrian access to the site and to minimize interference
with traffic flows on existing or planned thoroughfares adjacent to the project site.
Thus, the proposed planned development is compatible with existing land uses in
the immediate vicinity of the project site and is physically suitable for the type of
development contemplated by the proposed planned development.
f. The site is physically suitable for the proposed density of development
contemplated by the proposed planned development.
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As described above, the site slopes generally from northwest to southeast with
approximately 35 feet of fall across the project site. The project falls within the l
range of allowable densities permitted in the "C-1" and "R-3" zones, and has been
designed to comply with all property development and/or performance standards of
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these zones, as required by the Zoning Ordinance, with the exception of the
proposed building height, landscape coverage, minimum lot sizes of the master
plan and required parking, all of which have been considered pursuant to Section '
9403.00 of the Zoning Ordinance (Planned Development District). The proposed
mixed use project contemplated under Planned Development District No. 260 will
be compatible with existing General Plan land use and zoning designations to the
north, east and west, based on the proposed density contemplated under the
proposed development. As referenced above, the project is also consistent with
the proposed density of development previously contemplated but never completed
on property immediately east: of the site, across South Palm Canyon Drive. The
project site is separated from existing land uses to the north by the Tahquitz Creek
Flood Control Channel, to the east and west by existing or future streets. Along the
south property line, where an automotive dealership currently exists, it will be
required through the final development plan process that a sufficient landscape
buffer from the existing automotive dealership to the south be incorporated into the
project design to mitigate any land use compatibility concerns. Thus, the density of
the proposed planned development will be compatible with surrounding
neighborhood.
g. The site for the proposed use relates to streets and highways properly
designed and improved to carry the type and quantity of traffic to be
generated by the proposed use.
The proposed Planned Development is bordered on two sides (east and west) by
existing or future roadways, one of which is a major thoroughfare (South Palm
Canyon Drive) and one of which is a secondary thoroughfare (Be:lardo Road). A
traffic report was conducted for the planned development which concluded that, '
based on the estimate of 4,070 project related trips per day, no additional traffic
lanes will be required to provide acceptable levels of service at key surrounding
intersections in the future. However, the proposed shared access with the existing
restaurant to the north and east of the site will require siginalization upon
development of the project. In addition, the project proponent wfl be required to
contribute to roadway improvements of regional benefit by participating in the
Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fund (TUMF)program and compdywith the City's
Transportation Demand Management(TDM) Ordinance. All of these items, as well
as other secondary transportation related items, have been incorporated into the
recommended Conditions of Approval for the project (Exhibit A). With these
conditions in place, the vehicular circulation system will not be negatively impacted
by trips generated from this project.
In. The conditions to be imposed and shown on the approved site plan are
deemed necessary to protect the public health, safety and general welfare,
including any minor modifications of the zone's property development
standards.
All proposed conditions of approval are necessary to ensure public health and
safety including, but not limited to, the requirements for traffic signal installation,
street dedication,widening and/or construction, provisions for delivery truck access,
new curbs, gutters and sidewalks, and a landscape/wall buffer between the project
and the adjacent automotive dealership.
i. A nexus and rough proportionality have been established for requirement. of �(+ '
dedication of the additional right-of-way to the City and the off-site
improvements as related to the Planned Development District.
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The conditions requiring off-site improvements which are required by City
ordinances are related to the proper function of the project in the proposed location.
Patrons and employees will utilize the three surrounding streets to access the site.
Conditions of approval require additional street dedication and widening, installation
of a traffic signal, and the construction of a raised, landscaped median island, the
installation of street lights along South Palm' Canyon Drive, as well as the
installation of public improvements such as, but not limited to, pavement, striping,
curbs, gutters and sidewalks, and street lights on Belardo Road. All of the required
off-site improvements will provide direct and immediate safety benefits to the
patrons and owners of the proposed project and the requirements will provide for
an aesthetically pleasing site for its users to enjoy. The required improvements are
in rights-of-way immediately adjacent to the site, which must be utilized by those
accessing the subject site. These improvements and/or mitigation include the
payment of Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fund (TUMF)fees upon issuance of
building permits of all phases of the project, the installation of a bus bay turnout
along the South Palm Canyon Drive frontage, as well as the required improvements
mentioned above. Without the proposed project, which will provide for
approximately 168,049 square feet of resort-oriented commercial uses, generating
traffic and site users, these improvements would not be warranted since the site is
currently vacant and not currently impacting any City rights-of-way.
Section 6: Pursuant to Section 9315.00 of the Zoning Ordinance,the City Council finds
that:
a. Pursuant to the Zoning Ordinance Section 9315.00 B,the use or occupancy
of land on a timeshare basis is authorized by the City's Zoning Ordinance
within the "C-1" and "R-Y zones, subject to the provisions of Section
9402.00 of the Zoning Ordinance (Conditional Use Permit);
b. The use or occupancy of land on a "time-share" basis is being considered
pursuant to the provisions of Section 9403.00 of the Zoning Ordinance
(Planned Development District)whereby the Planning Commission and City
Council shall find that the proposed uses as shown on the preliminary
development plan are in conformity with said section as well as Section
9402.00 of the Zoning Ordinance (Conditional Use Permits) the General
Plan and sound community development. The findings for said planned
development are outlined above in Section 5 of this Resolution;
C. The "time-share" component of the project will require the applicant to
comply with the applicable provisions Section 9315.00 of the Zoning
Ordinance referenced above and Chapter 3.28 of the Palm Springs
Municipal Code (Time-Share Occupancy Tax), and the review of the
Covenants, Codes and Restrictions (C,C and R's) by the City;
d. The time-sharing project will not have a significant impact on transient or
permanent rental stock;
e. The time-sharing project does not create a nonconformity with current zoning regulations and the General Plan; and Ills
f. The time-sharing project does not create a nonconformity with existing
uniform building and fire codes.
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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 Case No. 5.0830 (Planned
Development District No. 260) and Tentative Tract Map No. 29691 subject to those '
conditions set forth in the in Exhibit A, which are to be satisfied prior to the issuance of a
Certificate of Occupancy unless other specified.
ADOPTED this 17th day of May , 2000.
AYES: Members Jones, Hodges, Reller-Spurgin and Mayor Kleindienst
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST: CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
Interim City Manager City Clerk
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PALM SPRINGS NEW MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT, INC.
APRIL 26, 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.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT:
1. The proposed development of the premises shall conform to all applicabdle regulations of '
the Palm Springs Zoning Ordinance, Municipal Code, or any other City Codes,
ordinances and resolutions which supplement the zoning district regulations.
2. The owner shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Palm Springs, its
agents, officers and employees from any claim, action or proceeding against the City of
Palm Springs or its agents, officers or employees to attach, set aside, void or annul, an
approval of the City of Palm Springs, its legislative body, advisory agencies, or
administrative officers concerning Case No. 5.0830/ PD 260 / TPM 29691. 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 the matter following an adverse judgement or failure to appeal, shall not cause
a waiver of the indemnification rights herein.
3. 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 be in the form of a money order of cashier's check payable to Riverside
County.
4. The mitigation measures of the environmental assessment shall apply. The applicant
shall submit a signed agreement that the mitigation measures outlines as part of the
negative declaration or EIR will be included in the plans prior to City Council
consideration of the environmental assessment.
5. The final development plans shall be submitted accordance with Section 9403.00 of the
Zoning Ordinance. Final development plans shall include site plans, building elevations,
floor plans, roof plans, grading plans, landscape plans, irrigation plans, exterior lighting
plans, sign program, mitigation monitoring program, site cross sections, property
development standards and other such documents as required by the Planning
Commission. Final development plans shall be submitted within two (2) years of the City
Council approval of the preliminary planned development district. Final landscape plans
shall be approved by the Riverside County Agricultural Commissioner's Office prior to
submittal. Final plans shall be submitted and approved by the Planning Commission
prior to issuance of building permits.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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
i public streets, roadways or gutters.
10. 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.
11. In accordance with Planning Commission Resolution No. 1503, dated November 18,
1970, the developer is required to plant Palm trees (14 feet from ground to fronds in
height) 60 feet apart along the entire frontage of Palm Canyon Drive (replace or relocate
as necessary).
12. 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 be enforceable by the City, shall
not be amended without City approval, shall require maintenance of all property in a
good condition in accordance with all ordinances and conditions of approval contained
herein.
The applicant shall submit to the City of Palm Springs, a deposit in the amount of '
Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000), for the review of the CC&R's, by the City Attorney.
13. Separate architectural approval and permits shall be required for all signs. A detailed
sign program shall be submitted for Review and approval as part of the final development
plans.
14. All materials on the flat portions of the roof shall be earth tone in color.
15. All roof mounted mechanical equipment shall be screened from all possible 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 buildings(s). The exterior elevations and roof plans of the
buildings shall indicated any fixtures or equipment to be located on the roof of the
building, the equipment heights, and type of screening. Parapets shall tie at least 6"
above the equipment for the purpose of screening.
16. 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.
17. Perimeter walls shall be designed, installed and maintained compliance with the corner
cutback requirements as required in Section 9302.00.D.
18. 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.
19. The street address numbering/lettering shall not exceed eight inches in height.
20. Construction of any hotel and/or residential unit shall meet minimum soundproofing
requirements prescribed pursuant to Section 1092 and related sections of Title 25 of the
California Administrative Code. Compliance shall be demonstrated to the satisfaction of
the Director of Building and Safety prior to issuance of building permits.
21. 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 and 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 Ibe
mounted on buildings, down-lights shall be utilized.
22. Illumination levels in the parking area shall be an average of one-foot candle with a
ration of average light to minimum light of four to one (4:1).
23. Parking lot light fixtures shall align with stall striping and shall be located two to three
feet from curb face.
24. Submit plans meeting City standard for approval on the proposed trash and recyclable;
materials enclosure prior to issuance of a building permit. '
25. This project shall be subject to Chapters 2.224 and 3.37 of the Municipal Code regarding
public art. The project shall either provide public art or payment of an in lieu fee. In the
case of the in lieu fee, the fee shall be based upon the total building permit valuation as
calculated pursuant to the valuation table in the Uniform Building Code, the fee being
1/2% for commercial projects or 1/4% for residential,projects with the 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 review 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.
26. Details of pool fencing (material and color) and equipment area shall be submitted with
final landscape plan.
27. No sirens, outside paging or any type of signalization will be permitted, except approved
alarm systems.
28. No outside storage of any kind shall be permitted except as approved as a part of the
proposed plan.
29, Vehicles associated with the operation of the proposed development including company
vehicles, employees' vehicles ( hotel and timeshare) shall not be permitted to park off
the proposed building site unless a parking management plan has been approved.
30. 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.
31. Loading space facilities shall be provided in accordance with Section 9307.00 if the
Zoning Ordinance. Said facilities shall be indicated on the site plan and approved prior
to issuance of building permits.
32. 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 # 33 below.
33. 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.
34. Parking stalls shall be delineated with a 4 to 6 inch double strip-hairpin or elongated "U"
design. Individual wheel stops shall be prohibited; a continuous 6" barrier curb shall
provide wheel stops.
35. 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.
36. Tree wells shall be proved within the parking lot and shall have a planting area of six feet
in diameter/width.
37. 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".
38. 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.
39. Compact and handicapped spaces shall be appropriately marked per
Section 9306.00OOC 10 of the Zoning Ordinance.
40. Curbs shall be installed at a minimum of five (5) 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 buildings adjoining
driveways.
41. All awnings (if any) shall be maintained and periodically cleaned.
42. 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. The draft plan shall be submitted prior to issuance of building
permits and approved prior to issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy for Phase I.
43. That the developer either dedicate or grant an easement to the City for the relocation
and operation of an equestrian tie up area in the northeast corner of the :site or
alternatively work with the City and Riverside County Flood Control District
and Water Conservation District to relocate existing on-site facilities to the
Tahquitz Creek Flood Control facility immediately adjacent to the subject property.
Pedestrian access to the Rock Garden Cafe shall also be provided for and constructed.
44. That the applicant shall work with Mac Magruder Chevrolet to create adequate sight
distance across the subject property to maintain reasonable sight access to existing
signs and the applicant shall work to, develop a mutually agreeable site plan for the area
adjacent to South Palm Canyon Drive between the southerly site driveways and the
automobile dealership. These issues shall be resolved prior to approval of final
development plans, and detailed site improvement plans shall be submitted for review
and approval by the Planning Commission.
45. That the developer shall work with the City to prepare a South Palm Canyon Drive street
improvement program (between Sunny Dunes and Mesquite Avenue). This program
shall include median islands and landscaping thereof, decorative light fixtures, castle
banners, and entry statement (at Mesquite Avenue) and other streetscape amenities.
The plan shall be submitted as part of Final Planned Development District and the
applicant shall be responsible for constructing improvements adjacent to its property and '
for required share of off- site improvements. (See Engineering Division - Median Island
requirements).
46. a)That the approval of this project is based upon the specific architectural design of the
buildings, site plan, building materials, landscape and other design elements. Final
development plans and construction documents shall contain the same level of detail
and high quality building materials. The City reserves the right to disapprove final
development plans and/or construction plans and specifications if architectural or
building materials are proposed to be changed.
b) That prior to installation of exterior materials to the building, the Contractor shall
construct a full scale sample exterior material and finish sample on site construction
materials, showing all workmanship and finishes. Said exterior material and finish
sample shall be approved by the Design Review Committee (changed by the Planning
Commission at its 4/26/00 meeting).
47. No time-share units shall be offered for sale or sold until there is a valid final subdivision
public report for the sale of such timeshare rights or entitlement issued by the
Department of Real Estate of the State of California. A copy of the final public report
shall be provided to the City by the applicant.
48. That prior to approval of the final Planned Development District, the applicant shall
provide a detailed time-share management program, including, but not limited to all
methods to guarantee adequacy, stability, and continuity of a first class level of
management (including sales/marketing) and maintenance of the time-share component
of the project. This detailed program shall be submitted to and approved by the Director
of Planning and Building.
49. That a land use permit shall be required for the proposed free-standing restaurant and
for any proposed outdoor entertainment on the subject property.
50. That all employees of the hotel and timeshare project, including but not limited to time-
share sales staff and restaurant staff, shall be required to park on-site and shall not be
directed or encouraged to park off-site, unless a parking management plan is approved
or off-site parking is approved as an element of the Transportation Demand
Management Program.
51. On-site driveways shall meet City code requirements for width and design.
52. That the applicant/owner may proceed with Phase I prior to proceeding with Phase II
provided the following terms and conditions are complied with:
A. Complete Phase I final Planned Development Plans are submitted and approved
by the Planning Commission.
B. That construction plans for Phase II have been submitted to the Planning
Commission for a progress evaluation, and that construction plans show
substantial progress (60% - 80% complete), such that a complete plan check
submittal can be made within 120 days of the Phase I building permit issuance.
C. That the entire site grading plan shall be submitted and approved prior to
issuance of Phase I building permits.
D. That proof of financing the entire project shall be submitted by the: project lender
for review and approval of the Director of Planning and Building and Director of '
Finance.
E. That all required covenants, security and/or bonds shall be completed, approved
and accepted by the City Engineer and City Attorney (as ncessary).
53. That the proposed architectural detail be approved subject to review of final
development plans and incorporation of specific details and materials as proposed.
Prior to submittal of full final development plans, the applicant shall submit progress
architectural plans for Design Review Committee review and approval.
54. That the perimeter landscape areas (Belardo Road, Tahquitz Creek, and south area) tie
increased where possible and that large size and scale trees be utilized.
55. That pedestrian access facilities be added along the Belardo Road frontage, Tahquitz
Creek, and along South Palm Canyon Drive. Decorative paving, walk lights, and other
amenities shall be incorporated into the design. Design features of the Heritage Trail
project should be added along Belardo Road. Specific details shall be incorporated into
final development plans.
56. That decorative paving shall be added at project entries and pedestrian .:access points.
57. That the southerly portion of the proposed restaurant adjacent to South Palm Canyon
Drive shall be re-designed.
58. That the required CC&R's for the project shall include a provision that day use of on-site '
pool and recreation areas by timeshare owners and other individuals not currently
staying at the facility shall be prohibited.
59. That the main entry driveway shall have one median island break to allow egress from
the Rock Garden Cafe parking lot.
POLICE DEPARTMENT;
60. Developer shall comply with Section II of Chapter 8.04 of the Palm Springs Municipal
Code.
61. Developer shall consult with the Chief of Police regarding final design of the project
regarding public safety and security issues. Recommendation of the Chief of Police
shall be incorporated into the final design of the project and if necessary project CC&R's.
WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICES:
62.. The location of the trash enclosures is acceptable subject to approved construction
details approved by the Director of Planning and Building with approved City details.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT: '
63. Prior to any construction on-site, all appropriate permits must be secured.
a FIRE DEPARTMENT:
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 Agency requirements plus NFPA 13, 14 and 24.
65. Fire Department access roads shall be provided and maintained in accordance with the
1998 California Fire Code, Article 9, Section 902. Fire apparatus access roads shall
have an unobstructed width of not less than 20 feet and an unobstructed vertical
clearance of not less than 14'6". Cul-de-sac streets or curves shall be designed with a
minimum turning radius of 43 feet on center.
66. Construction site fencing required per City of Palm Springs Ordinance 1570.
67. Construction site fire department access gates shall be at least 14 ft. in width and
equipped with a frangible chain and padlock.
68. A construction site guard is required for combustible construction per City of Palm
Springs Ordinance 1570. The guard shall remain intact until buildings are stuccoed or
covered and secured with lockable doors and windows.
69. The guard must be on duty at the construction site during all normal non-working hours
or as the Fire Marshall deems necessary.
70. Where underground water mains are to be provided, they shall be installed, completed
and in service with fire hydrants or standpipes located as directed by the fire department,
but not later than the time when combustible materials are delivered to the construction
site.
71. 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.
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72. 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.
73. Complex fire apparatus access gates are required and shall be an unobstructed 14 ft. in
width. Gates shall be equipped with a KNOX locking device /switch or key box per
California Fire Code, Article 9, Section 902.4. Contact this office for KNOX application
form.
74. 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 use by the City of
Palm Springs Fire Department.
75. Water supplies and fire hydrants shall be in accordance with 1998 California Fire Code,
Article 9, Section 903, and Desert Water Agency Specifications.
76. A complete automatic fire extinguishing system equipped with 24 hour monitoring is
required in accordance with 1998 California Fire Code, Article 10, Sec. 1003, 1998
California Building Code, Chapters 3,4,5,9,10, City of Palm Springs Ordinance 1570 plus
NFPA 13 and 24. ,
77. The design and installation 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.
78. Fire sprinkler contractor to submit detailed plans directly to this office as soon as
possible.
79. Submittal to include manufacturers data/cut sheets and listings with expiration dates on
all equipment and materials used. Include hydraulic calculations with submittal.
80. Sprinkler heads shall be new, UL listed and California State Fire marshal approved.
81. Monitoring and alarms shall be in accordance with 1998 California Fire Code and NFPA
71 and 72.
82. Class III standpipes required and shall be installed in accordance with 1998 Uniform Fire
Code, Article 10, Section 1004, and 1998 California Building Code Chapter 9, Standard
9-2 and NFPA 14. Contact Building Official.
83. All fire service underground piping shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 24.
84. All fire service underground pipe and thrust blocks to be inspected by the Fire '
Department before backfilling.
85. Contact the Fire Department at least 24 hours in advance for all inspections and tests.
86. Fire alarm system is required. Installation and maintenance of a fire alarm system shall
be in accordance with 1998 California Fire Code, Article 10, Section 1007, NFPA 12.
Pamphlets 71, 72 and 760. A complete test of system shall be made by the Fire
Department. Contact the Fire Department to schedule testing.
87. Fire alarm contractor to submit detailed plans directly to the Fire Department for review
as soon as possible. Submittal to include manufacturers data /cut sheets and listings
with expiration dates on all equipment and materials used. Include battery calculations
with submittal.
88. 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 feet of
floor or grade travel distance. Machine rooms require a minimum of a 10-B:C
extinguisher. Cooking lines require a minimum of a 2-A:1-B:C:K fire extinguisher per
NFPA Pamphlet 96 and UL-300. Final determination of the type of extinguishers and
spacing to be determined by field inspector.
89. A ventilating hood and duct system shall be installed in all restaurant kitchens in
accordance with the 1998 California Fire Code, 1998 California Building Code, NFPA 96
and UL-300. '
90. An approved automatic hood and duct fire extinguishing system shall be provided for the
protection of commercial -type cooking equipment in accordance with the 1998
California Fire Code, Article 10, Section 1006. Systems shall be installed in accordance
with the NFPA 96 and UL-300.
91. Fire dampers shall be provided where air ducts penetrate fire-rated walls or ceilings.
Contact Building Official for requirements and testing.
92. 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.
93. Exit doors, corridors , assemblies, gates, barriers, stairways and ramps shall be in
accordance with 1998 California Building Code. Contact Building Official.
94. Exit illumination and exit signs shall be in accordance with 1998 California Building Code
and shall be electrically illuminated. Contact Building Official.
95. 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 feet of
floor or grade travel distance. Machine rooms require a minimum of a 10:B:C
extinguisher. Cooking lines require a minimum of a 2-A:1-B:C:K fire extinguisher per
NFPA Pamphlet 96 and UL-300. Final location and type are to be determined by the
field inspector.
96. Low level exit signs where required by 1994 California Building Code, Chapter 10 and
Building Official shall be nuclear type as approved by the Fire Department.
97. Flame retardant treatment and standards shall be in accordance with 1998 California
Fire Code. Submit certificates directly to the Fire Department as soon as possible.
98. Submit critical flux data for floor covering per 1998 California Building Code directly to
the Fire Department for file as soon as possible. Contact Building Official for further
information.
99. Occupancy classification shall be in accordance with 1998 California Building Code,
Chapter 3. Contact Building Official.
100. Occupant load / room capacity shall be in accordance with 1998 California Building
Code, Chapter 10, Section 1002. Contact building official for calculation.
101. Posting of occupancy or room capacity shall be in accordance with 1998 California
Building Code, Chapter 10, Section 1002.3. Contact Building Official.
102. Provide the Fire Department with an 8 '/2" by 11" site plan.
103. A Fire Department access road providing access from Mesquite Avenue is required at
the western perimeter of this project. Fire Department access roads shall be provided
and maintained in accordance with the 1998 California Fire Code. They shall have an
unobstructed width of not less than 20 feet and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not
less than 14' 6". Construction shall be all weather capable, able to support a fire truck
weighing 67,000 pounds. The minimum turning radius shall be 43 feet from centerline.
104. A Fire Department access gate is required and shall be at least 14' in width and ,
equipped with a KNOX locking device.
105. Further comments as conditions warrant.
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT:
The Engineering Department recommends that if this application is approved, such approval is
subject to the following conditions being completed in compliance with City standards and
ordinances.
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. Submit street improvement plans prepared by a Registered Civil Engineer to the
Engineering Department. The: plan(s)shall be approved by the City Engineer prior
to issuance of any grading or building permits.
Minimum submittal shall include the following, IF applicable:
A. Copy of signed Conditions of Approval from Planning Department.
B. All agreements and improvement plans approved by City Engineer, IF
applicable.
C. Proof of processing dedications of right-of-way, easements, encroachment
agreements/licenses, covenants, reimbursement agreements, etc. required
by these conditions.
PALM CANYON DRIVE SOUTH
3. Dedicate an additional right-of-way of 10 feet to provide the ultimate half street
width of 50 feet along the entire property frontage of the subject property in
accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 105.
4. Easements shall be granted for the portions of the bicycle path than leave the public
right-of-way.
5. The property owner shall enter into a reciprocal access agreement with the
owner(s), master lease and all sub-leases of the ingress and egress easement and
provide a copy of same to the City Engineer prior to issuance of building permit. '
6. Construct an 8 inch curb and gutter, 38 feet WEST of centerline along the entire
frontage of the subject property to the existing bus turn out per City of Palm Springs
Standard Drawing No. 200.
7. Construct BOTH sides of an 8 foot cross gutter and spandrel at the intersection of
PALM CANYON DRIVE SOUTH and MAIN ENTRANCE AND SOUTH DRIVEWAY
with a flow line parallel to the centerline of PALM CANYON DRIVE SOUTH in
accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 200 and 206.
8. The south driveway approach shall be constructed in accordance with City of Palm
Springs Standards and have minimum width of 24 feet. It shall be constructed to
accommodate right turn in and right turn out turning movements only.
The north driveway approach shall be constructed in accordance with City of Palm
Springs Standard Drawing No. 205 and have a maximum ingress and egress lane
widths of 16 feet (minimum width 14 feet).
9. Construct an 8 foot wide meandering sidewalk along the entire PALM CANYON
DRIVE SOUTH frontage. The sidewalk shall be constructed with colored Portland
Cement concrete. The admixture shall be Palm Springs Tan, Desert Sand, or
approved equal color by the Engineering Department. The concrete shall receive a
broom finish.
10. Construct a curb ramp meeting current California State Accessibility standards both
sides of the north and south driveways per City of Palm Springs Std. Dwg. Nos.
212 and 212A.
11. Construct a 14-foot wide landscaped, raised median island as specified by the City
Engineer from Mesquite Avenue West to the north property line. Provide a left turn
pocket on the north side of the Mesquite Avenue West at Palm Canyon Drive
South intersection and on the south side of the Palm Canyon Drive South at Main
Driveway intersection. The nose width shall be 4 feet wide and shall have stone
cobbles to the point where the desertscape can begin. The length of the turn
pockets shall be determined per Caltrans Highway Design Manual Sec. 405 and be
approved by the City Engineer. Developer shall enter into a reimbursement
agreement with the City of Palm Springs prior to issuance of the grading permit.
12. , Construct AC pavement with a minimum pavement section of 5 inch asphalt
concrete pavement over 4 inch aggregate base with a minimum subgrade of 24
inches at 95% relative compaction, OR equal, from edge of proposed gutter to
clean saw cut edge of pavement along the entire frontage in accordance with City
of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 110 and 340. The pavement section shall
be designed, using "R" values, by a licensed Soils Engineer and submitted to the
City Engineer for approval.
BELARDO ROAD SOUTH
13. Dedicate right-of-way of 40 feet to provide the ultimate half street width along the
entire property frontage of the subject property in accordance with City of Palm
Springs Standard Drawing No. 105.
14. Off-site ''Y2 street improvements on Belardo Road South from Mesquite Avenue to
the project site shall be constructed and the developer may enter into the
reimbursement agreement with the City of Palm Springs prior to issuance of the '
grading permit.
15. Construct an 8 inch curb and gutter, 32 feet EAST of centerline from Mesquite
Avenue to the north side of the proposed driveway , with a 35 foot radius curb
return at the intersection of Mesquite Avenue and Belardo Road Per City of Palm
Springs Standard Drawing No. 200.
16. The driveway approach shall be constructed in accordance with City of Palm
Springs Standard Drawing No. 201 and have minimum width of 24 feet.
17. Reconstruct the curb ramp meeting current California State Accessibility standards
at the intersection of Mesquite Avenue and Belardo Road per City of Palm Springs
Std. Dwg. Nos. 212 and 212A.
18. Construct AC pavement with a minimum pavement section of 3 inch asphalt
concrete pavement over 6 inch aggregate base with a minimum sulbgrade of 24
inches at 95% relative compaction, OR equal, from edge of proposed gutter to
centerline from Mesquite Avenue to the north side of the driveway approach in
accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 110 and 325. The
pavement section shall be designed, using "R" values, by a licensed Soils Engineer
and submitted to the City Engineer for approval. Construct redwood headers along
the west side of the proposed pavement
19. The developer shall pay his proportionate share of the cost of the Belardo Road ,
Bridge prior to issuance of building permits. The proportionate share of the cost
shall be based on the project's estimated percent of traffic on Belardo Road as
approved by the City Engineer.
20. The Engineering Department recommends deferral of off-site improvement ITEMS
21 thru 23 at this time due to lack of full improvements in the immediate area. The
developer shall provide bonds or other security and agree to construct all
mentioned improvements along the entire frontage upon the request of the City of
Palm Springs City Engineer at such time as deemed necessary. The security shall
be submitted with the Grading Plan. The Grading Permit will not be issued until
completion of the security.
* 21. Construct an 8 inch curb and gutter, 32 feet EAST of centerline from the north side
of the proposed driveway to the north property line per City of Palma Springs
Standard Drawing No. 200.
* 22. Construct a minimum 8 foot wide sidewalk behind the curb along the entire
frontage in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 210.
( Note: See Planning Condition No.55 regarding Heritage Trail.)
* 23. Construct ac 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 edge of proposed gutter to
centerline from the north side of the proposed driveway to the north property to the
north property along the entire frontage in accordance with City of Palm Springs
Standard Drawing No. 110 and 325. The pavement section shall be designed,
using "R" values, by a licensed Soils Engineer and submitted to the City Engineer
for approval.
SANITARY SEWER
24. Connect all sanitary facilities to the City sewer system. Lateral shall not be
connected at manhole.
GRADING
25. 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.
26. Submit a grading plan prepared by a Registered Professional to the Engineering
Department for plan check. Grading plan shall be submitted to the Planning
Department for comments prior to submittal to the Engineering Department. 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 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.
27. The geotechnical engineer shall review the site design, development, grading and
foundation construction phases of the work to assure compliance with design
concepts, specifications and recommendations and allow design changes if it is
found that subsurface conditions differ from the geotechnical report.
28. Drainage swales shall be provided adjacent to all curbs and sidewalks - T wide
and 6"deep-to keep nuisance water from entering the public streets, roadways, or
gutters.
29. 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.
(This permit is required where construction activity results in land disturbance of 5
Ac. or more OR less than 5 Ac., but part of a larger common plan of development
or sale.)
30. In accordance with City of Palm Springs Municipal Code, Section 8.60.00, 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.
31. Contact the Building Department to get PM10 requirements prior to request for
grading permit.
DRAINAGE
32. The developer shall accept alt 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.
33. The project is subject to flood control and drainage implementation fees. The '
acreage drainage fee at the present time is $7,271.00 per acre per Resolution No.
15189. Fees shall be paid prior to issuance of a building permit.
ON-SITE
34. 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 950/0 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.
35. The on-site parking lot shall be constructed in accordance with City of Palm
Springs Zoning Ordinance, Section 9306.00.
GENERAL
36. 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. 1115. Pavement
shall be restored to a smooth rideable surface.
37. All existing and proposed utility lines that are less than 35 kV on/or adjacent to this '
project shall be undergrounded. The location and size of the existing overhead
facilities shall be provided to the Engineering Department along with written
confirmation from the involved utility company(s)that the required deposit to
underground the facility(s) has been paid, prior to issuance of a grading permit.
All undergrounding of utilities shall be completed prior to issuance of a Certificate of
Occupancy.
38. 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 Department prior to issuance of the certificate of
occupancy.
39. The developer is advised to contact all utility purveyors for detailed requirements
for this project at the earliest possible date.
40. 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.
41. 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.
42. In accordance with Planning Commission Resolution No. 1503, dated November
18, 1970, the developer is required to plant palm trees (14 feet from ground to
fronds in height) 60 feet apart along the entire frontage of Palm Canyon Drive.
MAP
43. 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 Final Map to the Engineering
Department.
44. The Title Report prepared for subdivision guarantee for the subject property and
the traverse closures for the existing parcel and all areas of right-of-way or
easement dedication shall be submitted to the City Engineer for review and
approval with the Grant Deed.
45. The Final Map shall be prepared by a licensed Land Surveyor or qualified Civil
Engineer and submitted to the Engineering Department for review. Submittal shall
be made prior to issuance of grading or building permits.
TRAFFIC
46. The final traffic study shall be submitted to the City Engineer for approval prior to
issuance of the grading permit.
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 PALM CANYON DRIVE SOUTH and BELARDO
ROAD SOUTH frontages of the subject property.
48. The developer shall replace all damaged, destroyed, or modified (pavement
legends and striping that is required by the City Engineer on the PALM CANYON
DRIVE SOUTH frontage prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
49. Separate striping plans are to be prepared and submitted along with street
improvement plans for review and approval by the City Engineer.
50. 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:
Palm Canyon Drive South @ South Driveway
Belardo Road South @ Driveway
51, The developer shall install a 3-phase traffic signal at PALM CANYON DRIVE
SOUTH and MAIN ENTRANCE. The controller shall be designed for an 8-phase
signal. A reimbursement agreement for 50 % of the cost of the installation shalll
be entered into by the developer and the City. The agreement shall be executed
and submitted to the Engineering Department prior to the issuance of the building
permit.
52. 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.
53. This property is subject to the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee based on
the LODGING ITE Code C land use.