HomeMy WebLinkAbout20332 - RESOLUTIONS - 5/15/2002 RESOLUTION NO. 20332
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,CALIFORNIA, '
APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 30362, AN APPLICATION BY
THE DESERT HEALTHCARE DISTRICT FOR THE SUBDIVISION OF A
5,64 ACRE PARCEL INTO TWO PARCELS, MEASURING 1.53 ACRES
AND 4.11 ACRES IN SIZE, FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF THE
HANSON HOUSE FACILITY, LOCATED ON THE CAMPUS OF THE
DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, AT THE SOUTHWEST
CORNER OF MEL AVENUE AND VIA MIRALESTE, ZONE PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT-PD-185-DESERT HOSPITAL,SECTION 11.
WHEREAS,the Desert Healthcare District(the"Applicant")has filed an application with the
City pursuant to Sections 9.60 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code for a tentative parcel
map to allow for the subdivision of a 5.64 acre parcel into two parcels, measuring 1.53
acres and 4.11 acres in area,forfuture development of the Hanson House facility,a facility
which is designed to provide for on-site accommodation of family members of hospital
patients, located on the Campus of the Desert Regional Medical Center, at the southwest
corner of Mel Avenue and Via Miraleste, Zone PD-185, Desert Hospital, Section 11, and
WHEREAS, a notice of a public hearing of the Planning Commission of the City of Palm
Springs to consider Applicant's application for Tentative Tract Map 30362 was given in
accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS,the proposed tentative parcel map is categorically exempt from the provisions
of the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA)pursuant to Section 15315(Minor Land '
Divisions); and
WHEREAS, on April 10, 2002 the Planning Commission has reviewed and considered all
of the evidence presented in connection with the hearing on the project and the Planning
Commission has carefully reviewed and considered all of the evidence presented in
connection with the hearing on the project, including but not limited to the staff report and
all written and oral testimony presented; and
WHEREAS,the Planning Commission voted to recommend that the City Council approve
said project, and
WHEREAS, a notice of a public hearing of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs to
consider Applicant's application for Tentative Parcel Map 30292 was given in accordance
with applicable law, and
WHEREAS,on May 15,2002.the City Council reviewed and considered all of the evidence
presented in connection with the hearing on the project and the Planning Commission has
carefully reviewed and considered all of the evidence presented in connection with the
hearing on the project, including but not limited to the staff report and all written and oral
testimony presented
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THE CITY COUNCIL HEREBY FINDS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: Pursuant to CEQA, the City Council finds as follows:
This Tentative Parcel Map is categorically exempt from environmental
assessment pursuant to Section 15315 of the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) in that Section 15315 states that minor land division
projects are exempt from CEQA; and
Section 2: Pursuant to Government Code Section 66473.5,the City Council finds that
the proposed subdivision is compatible with the objectives, policies and
general plan uses and programs provided in the City's General Plan,
including General Plan Objective 327 and Policy 3.27.1; and
Section3: 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 65474, the City Council finds that,
with the incorporation of these conditions attached in Exhibit A:
a. The proposed map is consistent with the General Plan.
The subject property is designated P (Professional) on the City of Palm Springs
General Plan Land Use Map. The objective of the P (Professional) General Plan
Designation is to provide areas for law, insurance, financial, medical and similar
office and institutional uses and associated support facilities. The proposed map
would allow for the development of associated support facilities at the Desert
Regional Medical Center.The proposed future development fits within the range of
uses allowed within the Professional General Plan category. The proposed future
' development is in harmony with the various elements and objectives of the City of
Palm Springs General Plan and is not detrimental to existing uses specifically
permitted in the zone in which the proposed use is to be located-
b. The design or improvements of the proposed subdivision is consistent with the
General Plan
The site is designated P (Professional) on the City of Palm Springs General Plan
Land Use Map. No improvements are proposed as part of this map.
c The site is physically suitable for the type of development contemplated by the
proposed subdivision
The proposed subdivision map is in compliance with the applicable criteria in the
Planned Development District PD-185 The project will be designed to comply with
all applicable performance and development standards of the Zoning Ordinance.
The site is relatively flat.The location is an in-fill development.The site is less than
six acres in area. The location is substantially surrounded by urban development,
the project is located on a site with no value for habitat for endangered, rare or
threatened species, the project is located on a site that can be adequately served
by all required utilities and public services and approval of the project will not result
in any significant effects relating to traffic, air quality or water quality. Thus, the
project should be compatible with the surrounding Campus of the Desert Regional
Medical Center and adjacent neighborhood.
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d. The site is physically suitable for the proposed density of development
contemplated by the proposed map.
The proposed subdivision is zoned PD-185 and designated P(Professional) by the
Palm Spring General Plan. The proposed subdivision will create parcels similar in
size to those in the area and zone. No development is proposed as part of this
tentative parcel maps. Any proposed future development will be required to be
designed to comply with all performance and development standards of the Planned
Development District. The site is relatively flat. The adjacent uses are hospital,
medical related and residential.Thus,the future project should be compatible with
the 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
habitat.
The location is substantially surrounded by urban development, the project is
located on a site with no value for habitat for endangered, rare or threatened
species, the project is located on a site that can be adequately served by all
required utilities and public services and approval of the projectwill not result in any
significant effects relating to traffic, air quality or water quality. A Categorical
Exemption, pursuant to the standards of Section 15315 of the California
Environmental Quality Act(CEQA), is applicable to this project.
f.The design of the subdivision or improvements is not likelyto cause serious public
health problems.
No development is proposed as part of this application. The subdivision is
consistent with lot size patterns in the area.
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 proposed map will not conflict with the existing traffic flow adjacent to the
property or with access to utilities required to serve the subdivision and the
immediate area.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that based upon the foregoing,the City Council
approves Tentative Parcel Map 30362 subject to the conditions set forth in Exhibit A on file
in the Department of Planning and Building, which are to be satisfied prior to issuance of
a Certificate of Occupancy unless otherwise specified.
ADOPTED this 15 day of May, 2002.
AYES: Members Hodges, Oden, and Reller-Spurgin
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Members Rleindienst and Hills
ATTEST CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
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City Clerk City Manager
REVIEWED AND APPROVED AS TO FORM
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RESOLUTION NO. 20332
EXHIBIT A
Tentative Parcel Map 30362
Desert Healthcare District
Southwest corner Mel Avenue and Via Miraleste
May 15. 2002
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:
1 The proposed development of the premises shall conform to all applicable regulations
of the Palm Springs Zoning Ordinance, Municipal Code, or any other City Codes,
ordinances and resolutions which supplement the zoning district regulations.
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 TPM 30362. 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 casts 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 adversejudgement orfailure to appeal,shall not cause
a waiver of the indemnification rights herein. The applicant shall apply for a Final
Parcel Map be within two(2)years from the effective date of approval. Extensions of
time may be granted by the Planning Commission upon demonstration of good cause.
3. Pursuant to Fish and Game Code Section 711.4 a filing fee of $78.OD 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
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4. No outside storage of any kind shall be permitted except as approved as a part of the
proposed plan.
' 5. Parking shall be prohibited on all unimproved parking surfaces,pursuant to Sections
93,06.00 of the Zoning Ordinance and 8.50 of the Municipal Code.Parcel#2 shall be
secured to prohibit parking or parking areas shall be improved. The applicant shall
submit plans to create a physical barrier to secure unpaved areas currently used for
parking or provide parking lot improvements plans, designed in accordance with
Section 93 06.00 of the Zoning Ordinance and Section 8.50 of the Municipal Code,
for review and approval by the Director of Planning and Building and City Engineer
and construct said improvements following plan approval.
POLICE DEPARTMENT'
6. Developer shall comply with Section II of Chapter 8.04 of the Palm Springs Municipal
Code.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT:
7. Prior to any construction on-site, all appropriate permits must be secured.
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
S. Any improvements within the street right-of-way require a City of Palm Springs
Encroachment Permit.
MELAVENUE
9. Developer shall construct Mel Avenue street improvements adjacent to this project,
in conformance with the approved street improvement plans on file with the
Engineering Department (see File No. 11-4-4-271 to 273), Developer shall be
responsible for all removals, utility relocations, and construction of improvements
indicated on the plans to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.This condition shall be
null and void if the condition is satisfied by the developer or other parties prior to
recordation of a Parcel Map.
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VIA MIRALESTE
10. Developer shall construct Via Miraleste street improvements adjacent to this project,
in conformance with the approved street improvement plans on file with the '
Engineering Department (see File No. 11-4-4-315 and 317). Developer shall be
responsible for all removals, utility relocations, and construction of improvements
indicated on the plans to the satisfaction of the City Engineer,This condition shall be
null and void if the condition is satisfied by the developer or other parties prior to
recordation of a Parcel Map.
11, All broken or off grade CURB, GUTTER,SIDEWALK,CURB RAMPS, SPANDREL,
OR CROSS GUTTER, AND AC PAVEMENT shall be repaired or replaced.
DRAINAGE
12, The project is subject to unpaid flood control and drainage implementation fees (if
any).The acreage drainage fee at the present time is$9212 per acre per Resolution
No 15189. Fees shall be paid priorto issuance of a building permit. Developer shall
demonstrate or otherwise show prior payment of applicable drainage fees to receive
credit towards required drainage fees.
GENERAL
13. 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 ridable surface.
14. All proposed utility lines on/or adjacentto this project shall be undergrounded priorto
issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
15 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.
16, All existing and proposed utility lines that are less than 35 kV on/or adjacent to this
project shall be undergrounded,(including the two existing poles with no service drops
on Parcel 2).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,
priorto issuance of a grading permit.All undergrounding of utilities shall be completed
prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
17. The developer is advised to contact all utility purveyors for detailed requirements for
this project at the earliest possible date.
18, The developer shall take every precaution needed to"Protect-in-Place"any existing
Whitewater Mutual Water Company water line(s)that may traverse his project.
19. Nothing shall be constructed or planted in the corner cut-off area of any street
intersection or driveway which does or will exceed the height required to maintain an
appropriate sight distance per City of Palm Springs Zoning Code Section
93.02 00, D.
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20 All proposed trees within the public right-of-way and within 10 feet of the public
sidewalk and/or curb shall have City approved deep root barriers installed per City of
Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 904.
' MAP
21 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
Department.
22. The Parcel 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.
23, All required improvements included in these Engineering Conditions of Approval shall
be listed in an Improvement Certificate on the Parcel Map and clearly noted that these
improvements are the minimum development requirements for Parcels 1 and 2 of
Parcel Map No. 30362, and need not be completed until issuance of a certificate of
occupancy for Parcels 1 or 2.
TRAFFIC
24. 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 MEL AVENUE AND VIA MIRALESTE frontages of the subject
property.
' 25. 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 WORKZONES"dated 1996,orsubsequent
additions in force at the time of construction.
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
26, Access During Construction: Access for fire fighting equipment shall be provided to
the immediatelob site at the start of construction and maintained until all construction
is complete. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less
than 20 feet and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13' 6". Fire
department access roads shall have an all weather driving surface and support a
minimum weight of 73,000 lbs. (Sec. 902 CFC)
27. Fire apparatus access plans: Plans for fire apparatus access roads shall be
submitted to the fire department for review and approval priorto construction. Plans
shall include certification from a Registered Professional Engineer stating the roads
are of all weather construction and capable of supporting fire apparatus weighing
73,000 Ibs G.V.W. (901.2.2.1 CFC)
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28. Water Systems and Hydrants: Where underground water mains are to be provided,
they shall be installed, completed and in service with fire hydrants or standpipes(Or
combinations thereof located as directed by the fire department) not later than the
time when combustible materials are delivered to the construction site. (Sec. 903 '
CFC)
29, Commercial fire hydrants Commercial fire hydrants shall be installed in accordance
with DWA specifications and standards. No landscape planting,walls,or fencing are
permitted within 3 feet of fire hydrants, except ground cover plantings.
30. Site Plan: Provide the fire department with two copies of an approved site plan.
Approved locations for fire hydrants will be marked on this site plan, with one copy
being returned to the applicant. The second copy will be retained by the fire
department.
31. Fire hydrant systems: Fallowing fire department selection of hydrant locations,plans
and specifications for fire hydrant systems shall be submitted to the fire department
for review and approval prior to construction. (901.2.2.2)
32. Fire Department Access Road Dimensions: Provide a minimum of 20 feet
unobstructed width. If parking on access road is desired, provide an 8 foot parking
lane with opposing curb marked red with appropriate signage for a total of 28 feet in
width. Provide an additional 8 feet for parking on both sides of access road fora total
of 36 feet in width
33. Vertical Fire Apparatus Clearances Palm Springs Fire Apparatus require an
unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13'6".
34 Fire Flow Determination: Provide information on the size of the proposed buildings,
occupancy classification,and type of construction. This is necessary to determine fire
flow requirements.
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