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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20374 - RESOLUTIONS - 6/19/2002 RESOLUTION NO. 20374 ' OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 30574 AND CASE 5.0908 - PD - 276 SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS STATED, TO SUBDIVIDE 35,554 SQUARE FEET OF LAND INTO 5 LOTS LOCATED AT 772 PRESCOTT DRIVE, R-2 ZONE, SECTION 10. WHEREAS, Architectural Properties, (the "Applicant") has filed an application with the City pursuant to Section 9402.00 of the Zoning Code and the Palm Springs Municipal Code Section 9.60 for a Tentative Tract Map to subdivide 35,554 square feet into 5 lots located at 772 Prescott Drive, R-2 Zone, Section 10; and WHEREAS, Architectural Properties, (the "Applicant") has filed an application with the City pursuant to Section 9402.00 and 9403.00 of the Zoning Ordinance, Case No. 5.0908 Planned Development District No. 276 for the development of a 4-unit multi-family residential complex proposed on 35,554 square feet of land located at 772 Prescott Drive, R-2 Zone, Section 10; and WHEREAS, the Applicant has filed Tentative Tract Map 30574 with the City and has paid the required filing fees; and WHEREAS, said Tentative Tract Map was submitted to appropriate agencies as required by the ' subdivision requirements of the Palm Springs Municipal Code, with the request for their review, comments and requirements; and WHEREAS, notice of a public hearing of the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Springs to consider Applicant's application for Tentative Tract Map 30574 and Case 5.0908 - PD 276 was given in accordance with applicable law; and WHEREAS, on May 22, 2002, a public hearing on the application for Tentative Tract Map 30574 and Case 5.0908 - PD 276 was held by the Planning Commission in accordance with applicable law; and WHEREAS, on June 19, 2002, a public hearing on the application for Tentative Tract Map 30574 and Case 5.0908 - PD 276 was held by the City Council in accordance with applicable law; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code Section 66412.3, the Planning Commission has considered the effect of the proposed Subdivision, Tentative Tract Map 30574, 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 Subdivision, Tentative Tract Map 30574, is considered a "project" ' pursuant to the terms of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), and is categorically exempt from the provisions of CEQA per Section 15332, for In-Fill Development Projects; and OLWa.b Resolution 20374 Page 2 WHEREAS, the proposed Case No. 5.0908 - PD 276, is considered a "project" pursuant to the terms of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), and is categorically exempt form the provisions of CEQA per Sections 15303, multi-family residences of six dwelling units or less within an urbanized area, and per Section 15332, in-fill development projects, of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has carefully reviewed and considered all of the evidence presented in connection with the hearing on the Project, including but not limited to the staff report, and all written and oral testimony presented. WHEREAS, the City Council has carefully reviewed and considered all of the evidence presented in connection with the hearing on the Project, including but not limited to the staff report, and all written and oral testimony presented. THE CITY COUNCIL HEREBY FINDS AS FOLLOWS: Section 1: Pursuant to CEQA, the City Council finds as follows: This Planned Development District and Tentative Tract Map 30574 are categorically exempt from environmental assessment per Sections 15303, multi- family residences of six dwelling units or less within an urbanized area, and per Section 15332, In-fill development projects, of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Section 2: 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 application for a 4-unit multi-family residential complex 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 proposed Planned Development District is consistent with the applicable general and specific plans. The subject property is designated as L-2 (Very Low Density Residential Designation) on the City's General Plan Land Use Map and R-2 (Limited Multiple Family Residential) pursuant to the Zoning Map. The objective of the L-2 General Plan Designation is to accommodate various types of low-density residential development, including large estate lost and traditional single-family homes. The proposed use fits within the broad range of uses typically allowed in the L-2 General Plan and R-2 Zoning Ordinance ' categories. The project is consistent with the General Plan. C. The use applied for is necessary or desirable for the development of the community, is in harmony with the various elements or objectives of the General 271) Z Resolution 20374 Page 3 Plan, and is not detrimental to existing uses or to future uses specifically permitted in the zone in which the proposed use is to be located. The proposed Planned Development District will provide additional housing with in the area and beautify the area by adding landscaping and other improvements along Prescott Drive. The project 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. d. The design or improvements of the proposed Planned Development are consistent with the General Plan. The subject property is zoned R-2 (Limited Multiple Family Residential) and is designated as L-2 (Very Low-Density Residential) pursuant to the General Plan Land Use Map. The project design and improvements will be a beneficial improvement for the neighborhood and will be compatible with the General Plan and with the existing land uses within the vicinity. e, The site is physically suitable for the type of development contemplated by the proposed Planned Development. Specific development standards of the R-2 (Limited Multiple Family Residential)zone such as setback, building heights and wall heights have met the zone requirement. The proposed design complements the area and the proposed relief from the property development standards is consistent with development patterns within the neighborhood. This site 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. The project has been designed to comply with the density standards of the R-2 zone. The application proposes four (4) units which is allowed by right of zone. Therefore the site is physically suitable for the proposed density. 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 fronts on a local street. To address future cumulative traffic issues in the immediate area, the perimeter street will be required to be dedicated and developed to the full ultimate half-street widths, consistent with the goals, policies and objectives of the City's General Plan. The required dedication of right-of-way and improvements will provide safety benefits to the property owners and will aesthetically enhance the neighborhood. h. 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. 2ab� Resolutiou 20374 Page 4 All proposed conditions of approval are necessary to ensure public health and safety, including but not limited to, the requirements for public street improvements, landscape and wall treatments along the project perimeter and appropriate on-site fighting. That the City Council has determined that undergrounding existing overhead utilities on the east property line is technically and economically infeasible and determined that undergrounding the existing overhead utilities on the north property line is feasible and shall be required. Section 3: Pursuant to Section 9.63.070 of the Zoning Ordinance, the City Council finds that with the incorporation of those conditions attached in Exhibit A. a. Tentative Tract Map 30574 is categorically exempt from environmental assessment per Sections 15303, multi-family residences of six dwelling units or less within an urbanized area, and per Section 15332, In-fill development projects, of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). b. The proposed map is consistent with the applicable General Plan. c, The design or improvements of the proposed subdivision are consistent with the General Plan. d. The site is physically suitable for the type of development contemplated by the proposed subdivision. The remainder lot will be merged into an existing parcel through the lot line adjustment procedure. e. The site is physically suitable for the proposed density of development contemplated by the proposed subdivision. f. The design of the subdivision or improvements is not likely to cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and unavoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat. i x�� y Resolution 20374 Page 5 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, based upon the foregoing, the City Council , approves Tentative Tract Map 30574 and Case No. 50908 - PD-276 subject to those conditions set forth in the attached Exhibit A, which are to be satisfied prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy unless otherwise specified. ADOPTED THIS 19T" day of June, 2002. AYES: Members Hodges, Wen, and Mayor pro tem Reller-Spurgin NOES: None ABSENT: Member Malls and Mayor Kleindienst ABSTENTIONS: None ATTEST: CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA City Clerk City Manager Reviewed and Approved as to Form: 2 z Dsr Resolution 20374 Page 6 ' EXHIBIT A June 12, 2002 TTM 30574-PD276-5.0908 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, or 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 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 Case 5.0908-PD-267-TTM 30574. The City of Palm Springs will promptly notify the applicant of any such claim, action, or proceeding against the City of Palm Springs and the applicant will either undertake defense of the matter and pay the City's associated legal costs or will advance funds to pay for defense of the matter by the City Attorney. If the City of Palm Springs fails to promptly notify the applicant of any such claim,action or proceeding or fails to cooperate fully in the defense, the applicant shall not, thereafter, be responsible to defend, indemnify, or hold harmless the City of Palm Springs. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the City retains the right to settle or abandon the matter without the applicant's consent but should it do so, the City shall waive the indemnification herein, except, the City's decision to settle or abandon a matter following an adverse judgement or failure to appeal, shall not cause a waiver of the indemnification rights herein. 3. The appeal period for this application is 15 calendar days from the date of project approval. Permits will not be issued until the appeal period has concluded. 4. The final development plans shall be submitted in accordance with Section 94.03 of the Zoning Ordinance. Final development plans shall include the following: site plan, building elevations, floor plans, roof plans, grading plans, landscape plans, irrigation plans, walls, fencing, retaining walls and all gates, exterior lighting plans, sign program, site cross sections, property development standards, design plans and street improvement plans for Prescott Drive and other such documents as required by the Planning Commission and/or City Council. Final development plans shall be submitted to the Planning Commission for ' approval within two (2) years of the City Council approval of the preliminary planned development district. Resolution 20374 Page 7 5. Pursuant to Section 93.04.1.1, if the owners of the property have not commenced ' substantial construction within six (6) months from the date of the final development plan as approved by the Planning Commission,the Planned Development District shall become null and void. For good cause shown by the property owner,the Planning Commission may extend the six (6) month period required for commencing construction. 6. Final landscaping, irrigation, exterior lighting, and fencing plans shall be submitted for approval by the Department of Planning and Building prior to issuance of a building permit. Landscape plans shall be approved by the Riverside County Agricultural Commissioner's Office prior to submittal. 7. The project is subject to the City of Palm Springs Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance. The applicant shall submit an application for Final Landscape 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. S. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, a Fugitive Dust and Erosion Control Plan shall be submitted and approved by the Building Official. Refer to Chapter 8.50 of the Municipal Code for specific requirements. 9. The grading plan shall show the disposition of all cut and fill materials. Limits of site disturbance shall be shown and all disturbed areas shall be fully restored or landscaped. 10, Drainage swales shall be provided adjacent to all curbs and sidewalks - 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 waterfrom entering the public streets, roadways or gutters. 11. All proposed trees within the public right-of-way and within 10 feet of the public sidewalk and/or curb shall have City approved deep root barriers installed per City of Palm Springs Engineering specifications. 12. 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 and in accordance with all ordinances, and shall include the following special conditions: The applicant shall submit a deposit to the City of Palm Springs 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 by the Planning Commission prior to issuance of building permits. 14. No exterior down spouts shall be permitted on any facade on the proposed building(s) which are visible from adjacent streets or residential and commercial areas. ' 15. Perimeter walls shall be designed, installed and maintained in compliance with the corner Resolution 20374 Page 8 cutback requirements as required in Section 93.02.00.D. 16. The design, height, texture and color of building(s),fences and walls shall be submitted for review and approval by the Director of Planning and Building prior to issuance of building permits. 17. The street address numbering/lettering shall not exceed eight inches in height per section 18. The CC&R shall have a disclosure statement regarding the location of the project relative to roadway noise, roadway closures for special events and other activities which may occur in the Central Business District along North Palm Canyon Drive. Said disclosures shall inform prospective buyers about traffic, noise and other activities which may occur in this area, 19. An exterior lighting plan in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance Section 93.21.00, Outdoor Lighting Standards, shall be submitted for review and approval by the Director of Planning & Building prior to the issuance of building permits. Manufacturer's cut sheets of all exterior lighting on the building, in the landscaping, and in the parking lot shall be submitted for approval prior to issuance of a building permit. If lights are proposed to be mounted on buildings, down-lights shall be utilized. 20. Submit plans meeting City standard for approval on the proposed trash and recyclable materials enclosure prior to issuance of a building permit. 21. This project shall be subject to Chapters 2.24 and 3.37 of the Municipal Code regarding public art. The project shall either provide public art or payment of an in-lieu fee. In the case of the in-lieu fee, the fee shall be based upon the total building permit valuation as calculated pursuant to the valuation table in the Uniform Building Code,the fee being 1/2% for commercial projects or 1/4%for residential projects with first$100,000 of total building permit valuation for individual single-family units exempt. Should the public art be located on the project site, said location shall be reviewed and approved bythe 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. 22. Details of pool fencing (material and color)and equipment area shall be submitted with final landscape plan. 23. 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. 24. Handicapped accessibility shall be indicated on the site plan to include the location of the handicap parking space,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. 25. The finish on the building walls and block walls shall be submitted for final approval to the Besolutiou 20374 Page 9 satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Building. (A smooth plaster finish is desirable). ' 26. The wall and pilasters located on Prescott Drive shall be located out of the right-of-way and shall include tree wells and/or shall undulate to give relief to this elevation. 27. (Deleted) Per Section 9301.00.F.6.b of the City zoning ordinance, the waterline of the swimming pool shall be a minimum of five (5) feet from any property line. 28. A reciprocal access agreement between the two (2) properties, Saint Paul's Episcopal Church at 125 West Alameda and the proposed Planned Development at 772 Prescott, shall be submitted for review and approval of the Director of Planning and Building and the City Attorney. If the access agreement is not provided then the approval is null and void. 29. Submit window details for review and approval of the Department of Planning and Building. 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. 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. 3. Developer shall obtain, for the City, an emergency vehicle access easement along the south and east property lines (toithe south side of the El Alameda right-of-way) of the adjacent property identified by Assessors Parcel Number (APN) 505-283- 017. Developer shall be responsible for providing a legal description and exhibit of the access easement prepared by a licensed Land Surveyor or Civil Engineer, ' acceptable to the Fire Chief and the City Engineer. The access easement shall be executed by the property owner(s) of APN 505-283-017 and submitted to the City Resolution 20374 Page 10 ' for approval and recordation with the County Recorder prior to approval of the Final Map. PRESCOTT CIRCLE SOUTHEAST 4. Construct a 6 inch curb and gutter, 18 feet NORTH of centerline along the entire frontage per City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 200. 5. Construct a minimum 24 foot wide driveway approach at the west side for the property in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 201. No gated entrance is allowed for this project. 6. Construct a minimum 10 foot wide driveway approach at the east side of the property in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 201. 7. Construct a modified driveway approach to accommodate bay parking stalls along the PRESCOTT CIRCLE SOUTHEAST frontage per City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No.201 (See Note 5 and Section A-A for depressed top of curb).The stalls shall be located completely behind the property line and shall be a minimum of 19 feet in length. 8. Construct a minimum 5 foot wide sidewalk behind the curb along the entire frontage in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 210. ' 9. Remove and replace existing pavement with a minimum pavement section of 2-1/2 inch asphalt concrete pavement over 4 inch aggregate base with a minimum subgrade of 24 inches at 95% relative compaction, OR equal, from edge of proposed gutter to clean sawcut edge of existing pavement along the entire frontage in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 110 and 305. The pavement section shall be designed, using "R"values, by a licensed Soils Engineer and submitted to the City Engineer for approval. SANITARY SEWER 10. Connect all sanitary facilities to the City sewer system. Lateral shall not be connected at manhole. GRADING 11. 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. 12. Submit cut and fill quantities to City Engineer to determine if a Grading Plan is required. If required, the Grading Plan shall be prepared by a Registered Professional and submitted to the Engineering Department for plan check. Grading ' plan shall be submitted to the Planning Department for comments priorto submittal to the Engineering Department. A PM 10 (dust control) Plan shall be submitted to and approved by the Building Division prior to approval of the grading plan. The Resolution 20374 Page 11 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 Planning Department comments regarding the grading plan. 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. 5. Copy of Hydrology Study/Report, IF required by these conditions. 13. Drainage swales shall be provided adjacent to all curbs and sidewalks-3'wide and 6" deep - to keep nuisance water from entering the public streets, roadways, or gutters. 14. The area in which this project is situated is indicative of desert soil conditions found in many areas of Palm Springs. The Engineering Department does not require a soils report. This does not mean that subterranean conditions unknown at this time may not affect construction done on this site. 15. Contact the Building Department to get information regarding the preparation of the ' PM10 (dust control) Plan requirements. 16. In cooperation with the Riverside County Agricultural Commissioner and the California Department of Food and Agriculture Red Imported Fire Ant Project, applicants for grading permits involving a grading plan and involving the impart or export of soil will be required to present a clearance document from a Department of Food and Agriculture representative in the form of an approved "Notification of Intent To Move Soil From or Within Quarantined Areas of Orange, Riverside, and Los Angeles Counties" (RIFA Form CA-1) or a verbal release from that office prior to the issuance of the City grading permit. The California Department of Food and Agriculture office is located at 73-710 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. (Phone: 760-776-8208) DRAINAGE 17. The developer shall accept all stormwater runoff passing through and falling onto the site and conduct this runoff to an approved drainage structure(if available). On- site retention/detention or other facilities approved by the City Engineer shall be required if off-site drainage structures are unavailable or cannot contain the increased stormwater runoff generated by the development of the site. Provide a hydrology studyto determine if the increased stormwater runoff due to development of the site exceeds the capacity of offsite drainage structures (if any exist), and to ' determine required stormwater runoff mitigation measures for this project. Resolution 20374 Page 12 ' 18. The project is subject to flood control and drainage implementation fees. The acreage drainage fee at the present time is $9,212.00 per acre per Resolution No. 15189. Fees shall be paid prior to issuance of a building permit. ON-SITE 19. The minimum pavement section for all on-site streets/parking areas shall be 2-1/2 inch asphalt concrete pavement over 4-inch aggregate base with a minimum subgrade of 24 inches at 95% relative compaction, OR equal. The pavement section shall be designed, using "R" values, determined by a licensed Soils Engineer and submitted with the Fine Grading Plan to the City Engineer for approval. GENERAL 20. Any utility cuts in the existing off-site pavement made by this development shall receive trench replacement pavement to match existing pavement plus one additional inch. See City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 115. Pavement shall be restored to a smooth rideable surface. 21, All existing and proposed utility lines that are less than 35 kV on/or adjacent to the north property line only 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. 22. All proposed utility line service drops on/or adjacent to this project shall be undergrounded prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. 23. 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. 24. The developer is advised to contact all utility purveyors for detailed requirements for this project at the earliest possible date. 25. The developershall take every precaution needed to"Protect-in-Place"any existing Whitewater Mutual Water Company water line(s)that may traverse his project. 26. 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 Zoning Code 93.02.00 D. 27. All proposed trees within the public right-of-way and within 10 feet of the public Besolutiou 20374 Page 13 sidewalk and/or curb shall have City approved deep root barriers installed per City ' of Palm Springs Engineering specifications. MAP 28. 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. 29, 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 30. 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 PRESCOTT CIRCLE SOUTHEAST frontages of the subject property. 31. 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. 32. This property is subject to the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee based on the RESIDENTIAL MUTLIFAMILY ITE Cade B land use. POLICE DEPARTMENT: 1. Developer shall comply with Section 11 of Chapter 8.04 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code. FIRE DEPARTMENT: 2. Fire Sprinkler System: Only a C-16 licensed fire sprinkler contractor shall perform system design and installation. System to be designed and installed in accordance with NFPA standard 13D, 1996 edition, as modified by local ordinance. The contractor should submit fire sprinkler plans when the building plans are submitted. This allows concurrent review of the fire sprinkler and building plans. 2. Premises Identification: Approved numbers or addresses shall be provided for all new and existing buildings in such a position as to be plainly visible and legible from the street or ' road fronting the property. (901.4.4 CFC) Resolution 20374 Page 14 ' 3. Water Supplies and Fire Hydrant Requirements: Contact Desert Water Agency to ascertain if the existing water system and fire hydrant # 43, as shown in DWA's Water Map Book, Page 4-4-10-SE, can meet the required Fire Flow of 1000 GPM. Provide the fire department with a stamped copy of this Letter of Transmittal from Desert Water Agency regarding fire flow status. 4. Residential Smoke Detector Installation: Provide Residential Smoke Detectors. Detectors shall receive their primary power from the building wiring, and shall be equipped with a battery backup. (310.9.1.3 CBC) In new construction, detectors shall be arranged so that operation of any smoke detector causes the alarm in all smoke detectors within the dwelling to sound. (2-2.2.1 NFPA 72) 5. Site Fire Protection: Provide a garden hose or hoses on construction site equipped with an adjustable spray nozzle capable of reaching all combustible construction. 6. Fire Department Access: Fire Department Access Roads shall be provided and maintained in accordance with Sections 901 and 902 CFC. (902.1 CFC) 7. Minimum Access Road Dimensions: Provide a minimum 20 feet unobstructed width. If parking on one side of the access road is desired, provide an additional 8 foot wide parking lane with opposing curb marked red with appropriate signage for a total 28 foot width. (902.2.2.1 CFC) 8. Vertical Fire Apparatus Clearances: Palm Springs Fire Apparatus require an unobstructed ' vertical clearance of not less than 13 feet 6 inches. (902.2.2.1 CFC) 9. Required marking: Required marking of Fire Apparatus Roads and Fire-Protection Equipment shall be in accordance with section 901.4 CFC. 10. Road Design: Fire apparatus access roads shall be designed and constructed as all weather capable and able to support a fire truck weighing 73,000 pounds GVW. (902.2.2.2 CFC) 11. Fencing Recommended: The Fire Marshal highly recommends that this construction site be fenced to maintain fire safety security needs during combustible framing stage of construction. (8.04,260 PSMC) 12. Fire Apparatus Access Gates: Construction site fire apparatus access gates shall have a clear width of at least 20 feet and be equipped with a frangible chain and padlock(8.04.260 PSMC). 13. Building or Complex Gate Locking Devices: Gate(s) shall be equipped with a KNOX key switch device or Key box. Contact the fire department at 323-8186 for a KNOX application form. (902.4 CFC) 14. Emergency Access: 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. BUILDING DEPARTMENT: 15. Prior to any construction on-site, all appropriate permits must be secured. Resolution 20374 Page 15 VICINITYMAP HERMOSA PLACE a�. PRESCOTT DR' MOUNRAIN VIEW PLACE SI TE O PRESCOTT z G � U CkL 7 ¢ a z WEST MERITO PLACE VICINITY MAP NI N T,& CITY OF PALM SPRINGS CASE NO. 5.0908/PD 276/TTM30574 DESCRIPTION ' APPLICANT A.rolutectural Properties Application by Architectural Properties to subdivide 35,554 sG.B,of land at 772 Prescott Drive into 4 SFR lots and 1 common area lot,Zone R-2,Section 10, a