HomeMy WebLinkAbout20481 - RESOLUTIONS - 10/16/2002 RESOLUTION NO. 20481
' OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT
MAP 29886, SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS STATED,TO
SUBDIVIDE 18.23 ACRES INTO 17 SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL LOTS, ONE LOT FOR DEVELOPMENT AS
PRIVATE STREET AND ONE CONSERVATION LOT,
LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF VIA
MONTE VISTA AND CRESCENT DRIVE, R-1-13 ZONE,
SECTION 10.
WHEREAS, the Preserve Golf Company,. LLC., (the "Applicant") has filed an application
with the City pursuant to the Palm Springs Municipal Code Section 9.60 for a Tentative
Tract Map to subdivide 18.23 acres into 17 single family residential lots, one lot for
development as private street and one conservation lot at the southwest corner of Via
Monte Vista and Crescent Drive, R-I-B Zone, Section 10; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant has filed Tentative Tract Map 29886 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 29886 was given in
accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, on October 9, 2002, a public hearing on the application for Tentative Tract Map
29886 was held by the Planning Commission in accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission 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, aN environmental data including the initial study, the proposed Negative
Declaration and all written and oral testimony presented; and
WHEREAS, on October 9, 2002 the Planning Commission voted to recommend that the
City Council adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration and approve the proposed tentative
tract map, subject to conditions of approval; and
WHEREAS, on October 16, 2002, a public hearing on the application for Tentative Tract
Map 29886 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 29886 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
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WHEREAS,the proposed Subdivision,Tentative Tract Map 29886, is considered a"project"
pursuant to the terms of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), and a Negative
Declaration has been prepared for this project', 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 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 Negative Declaration was completed in compliance with CEQA,the
State CEQA Guidelines, and the City's CEQA procedures contained in the
City's CEQA Guidelines. The City Council finds that it has independently
reviewed and considered the information contained in the Negative
Declaration and finds that 'it adequately discusses the significant
environmental effects of the proposed Project, and that, on the basis of the
initial study and comments received during the public review process, there
is no substantial evidence that there will be any significant adverse
environmental effects as a result of the approval of this Project. The City
Council finds that the Negative Declaration reflects its independent
judgment.
Section 2 Pursuant to Government Code Section 66473 5, the City Council finds that
the proposed subdivision and the provisions for its design and improvement
are compatible with the objectives, policies and general land uses and
programs provided in the City's General Plan and any applicable specific
plan; and
Section 3: Pursuant to Government Code Section 65567.the City Council finds that the
proposed subdivision and the provisions for its design and improvements
are compatible with the objectives, policies and general land use provided
in the City's local open space plan; and,,
Section 4: Pursuant to Government Code Section 66474, the City Council finds that
with the incorporation of those conditions attached in Exhibit A:
a. The proposed map is consistent with the applicable general and specific
plans.
b The design or improvements ofthe proposed subdivision are consistent with
the General Plan.
C. 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. '
e The design of the subdivisionn or improvements is not likely to cause
substantial environmental damage or substantially and unavoidably injure
fish or wildlife or their habitat.
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f. The design of the subdivision or improvements is not likely to cause serious
public health problems.
' 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.
h. A nexus and rough proportionality have been established for the
requirement of the dedication of the additional right- of-way to the City and
the off-site improvements as related to this tentative tract map application.
i. The off-site improvements related to this tentative tract map application are
required to comply with the City of Palm Springs General Plan designations
for Via Monte Vista.
Section5: Pursuantto Government Code Section 66474.6,the City Council determines
that the discharge of waste from the proposed subdivision into the existing
sewersystem will not result in a violation of existing requirements prescribed
by the Regional Water Quality Control Board; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, based upon the foregoing, the City Council
approves Tentative Tract Map 29886 subject to those conditions set forth in the in Exhibit
A on file in the City Clerks office, which are to be satisfied prior to the issuance of a Building
Permit unless other specified.
ADOPTED this 16" day of October, 2002.
AYES: Members Hodges, Mills, Oden, and Mayor pro tem Reller—Spurgin
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Kleindienst
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST, CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
City Clerk City Manager
REVIEWED AND APPROVED AS TO FORM //G E
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RESOLUTION NO. 20481
EXHIBIT A I
Tentative Tract Map 29886
Preserve Estates
555 North Via Monte Vista
(APN 505-130-015, 016),
Section 10, T 4 S', R 4 E, S.B.B.M.
October 16, 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.
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 TM 29886. 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 matterfollowing an adverse judgement orfailure to appeal, shall not cause
a waiver of the indemnification rights herein.
3. The project is located in an area defined as having an impact on fish and wildlife as
defined in Section 711.4 of the Fish and Game Code; therefore a fee of$1,328.00
plus an administrative fee of$50.00 shall be submitted by the applicant in the form of
a money order or a cashier's check payable to the Riverside County Clerk prior to
Council action on the project. This fee shall be submitted by the City to the County
Clerk with the Notice of Determination. Action on this application shall not be final
until such fee is paid. '
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4 That the property owner(s) and successors and assignees in interest shall maintain
and repairthe improvements including and without limitation sidewalks, conservation
easements, landscape, irrigation, lighting, signs, walls, and fences between the curb
' and property line, including sidewalks, conservation easement areas that extend onto
private property, in a first class condition, free from waste and debris, and in
accordance with all applicable law, rules, ordinances and regulations of all federal,
state, and local bodies and agencies having jurisdiction at the property owner's sole
expense. This condition shall be included in the recorded covenant agreement for the
property if required by the City.
5. The mitigation measures of the environmental assessment shall apply. The applicant
shall submit a signed agreement that the mitigation measures outlined as part of the
negative declaration will be included in the plans prior to Planning Commission
consideration of the environmental assessment.
6. Final landscaping, irrigation, exterior lighting, gates and fencing plans and an entry
plan 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.
8. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, a Fugitive Dust and Erosion Control Plan shall
' be submitted and approved by the Building Official. Refer to Chapter 8.50 of the
Municipal Code for specific requirements.
9 The grading plan shall show the disposition of all cut and fill materials. Limits of site
disturbance shall be shown and all disturbed areas shall be fully restored or
landscaped. The plan shall include the elimination of all topographic features
associated with the former golf course. All lakes, berms, tees and greens shall be
removed. The plan shall include pad and finish floor elevations at or below those of
the adjacent residences to the north.
10 Drainage swales shall be provided adjacent to all curbs and sidewalks - 3 wide and
6" deep. The irrigation system shall be field tested prior to final approval of the
project Section 14.24.020 of the Municipal Code prohibits nuisance water from
entering the public streets, roadways or gutters.
11. All proposed trees within the public right-of-way and within 10 feet of the public
sidewalk and/or curb shall have City approved deep root barriers installed per City of
Palm Springs Engineering specifications.
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12 The applicant, prior to Final Tract Map approval, 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 the establishment of
a permanent conservation easement over lots#17 and 18. The applicant shall submit
to the City of Palm Springs, a deposit in the amount of $2000, for the review of the
CC&R's by the City Attorney.
The CC&R's shall include project design guidelines, landscape requirements, slope
restoration, building height standards,walls, building materials and require multi-level
homes conforming to existing topography.
The CC&R's shall include a provision requiring that the developer construct a fence
orwall at least 6 (six)feet high around the perimeter of the subdivision forthe purpose
of keeping bighorn sheep out of the area of development and to prohibit residents
from access to the conservation lot orleasement areas. Should the six foot fence
prove ineffective at excluding sheep,the developer shall install an additional 2' of iron
fence, for a total of 8' of fence.
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 An exterior lighting plan in accordance with 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 for future
single family residences and entry way improvements. Manufacturer's cut sheets of
all exterior and landscape 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. No lighting of the hillside is permitted.
15 Priorto the issuance of grading permits, locations of all utility service, including but not
limited to telephone, electrical boxes, transformers etc., must be indicated on the
grading plans and must be completely Located in.a below ground vault
16, An Administrative Minor Modification shall be granted for Lot # 2 (substandard lot
area), Lot #15 (substandard lot width) and Lot# 17 (substandard lot width) prior to
approval of a final map.
17 Lots#11-17 shall be subject to Architectural Approval(Section 94.04)and the Hillside
Development Ordinance (93.13).
18 The applicant shall construct a decorative masonry wall along the entire north
property line.
MITIGATION MEASURES AND MONITORING PROGRAM
19. A preliminary grading plan and soils report shall be reviewed and approved by the
Planning Commission Contour and terrace grading shall be required for development '
of lots 11 - 17. Split level pads and yards shall be required which step development
and create grade transitions The soils report prepared with the grading plan shall
address the concerns stated in the DTSC letter dated October 1, 2002.
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20. A courtesy notice shall be provided to properties adjacent to lots# 11-17, with each
single family residence application.
21. Prior to approval of final map pad elevations for lots 1-13 shall be established and
approved by the Director of Planning and Zoning and the Director of Public Works.
22. Residences on lots#1-9 shall be limited to a single story, maximum height of 18'.
23. The developer shall record building limit lines on Lots #10-16 and 18 and shall
dedicate and record of conservation easements on Lots#10 and#18.These building
limit lines limit the area of construction and are intended to limit the development of
the parcels to the downslope areas. No structures, landscape,lighting,waterfeatures
or any other type of construction would be allowed past these building limit lines.
24. For lots # 1-9, the project shall include minimum slopes of 0.5% for drainage for
individual lot grading. Slopes in excess of 0.5% shall be prohibited for the purposes
of site drainage and pad development
25. The developer and future owners will be prohibited from planting or constructing any
other improvements on the hillside areas above the building limit lines or slope
protection boundary.
26. All landscape, golf course improvements and construction debris on site shall be
excavated, removed and replaced with compacted fill.
27. The minimum seismic design of all future residences shall comply with the Uniform
Building Code.
28. All future residences shall employ engineered design and earthquake resistant
construction.
29 The developer shall submit a precise grading plan and soils report for each individual
lot as part of the architectural approval or building permit process.
30. For lots#10-16,the Director of Planning and Zoning and City Engineer shall approve
all individual grading plans and building pad locations.
31. The developer shall prepare a storm water pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) and
revise the SWPPP as necessary as construction conditions change.
32. Grading operations shall be suspended during first and second stage ozone episodes
or when winds exceed 25 MPH per the PM10 SIP.
33. Construction operations affecting off-site roadways shall be scheduled for off-peak
hours and shall minimize construction of through traffic lanes.
34. The developer shall construct an intersection of the private street with Via Monte Vista
and Crescent Drive, with curb returns, cross gutter, access ramps and removal and
relocation of existing improvements.
' 35. The developer shall provide a stop sign to control exiting site traffic. Clear
unobstructed sight clearances shall be provided at the driveway.
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36 Entry monumentation that does not interfere with sight distance or turning movements
shall be incorporated in the project entry. Landscaping shall be provided that is
appropriate to the entry but will not interfere with sight distances or turning movement
operations The final design for the project entrance ands corresponding entry lighting
shall be reviewed by the City Engineer prior to the issuance of the first building permit.
37. If blasting is determined to be necessary as part of the excavation operation for any
of the future residences on the property, the timing of such a procedure shall be
planned with the assistance of a biologist. If the biologist determines that the location
and extent of blasting is likely to affect sheep lambing, breeding, or watering, blasting
should be done during a period when the auditory impacts will be negligible. A
biological monitor may also be necessary prior to and during blasting events to halt
blasting immediately if sheep are present in the area. While the biologist will
determine the final implementation techniques, it is anticipated that the biologist will
be positioned at the higher elevations of the site equipped with a spotting scope and
radio and would conduct visual surveillance before and during blasting.
38. Any additional landscaping or landscape alteration outside of fenced areas shall
consist of plant species that are native to the immediate area. No oleanders shall be
planted on the project perimeter or within areas open to undeveloped areas, as they
have been implicated in Peninsular Bighorn Sheep deaths through poisoning.
39. The final design of any perimeter fencing or walls shall be reviewed by the Planning
and Building Departments as part of', the Architectural Review process for each
residence within the subdivision.The fencing shall be of a height, location, and design
as to not create a "trap' for Peninsular i Bighorn Sheep that could potentially wander
to the fringe of the subdivision.
40. The developer shall be responsible for compliance with the State Endangered Species
Act and Federal Endangered Species Act-prior to the issuance of grading permits, if
deemed necessary by the applicable resource agencies.
41. Lot #18 shall have a conservation easement recorded which prohibits any and all
development of the property, including structures, landscaping, lighting and
recreational use, with the exception of the North Lykken Trail.A trail easement for the
North Lykken Trail shall be noted in the conservation easement. The conservation
easement-shall be granted in favor of the City of Palm ,Springs. Lot#18 shall also be
dedicated to the City of Palm Springs.'
42. Lot #10 shall have a conservation easement recorded which prohibits any and all
development of the property, including structures, landscaping, lighting and
recreational use,with the exception of the North Lykken Trail.Atrail easement for the
North Lykken Trail shall be noted in the conservation easement. The conservation
easement shall be granted in favor of the City of Palm Springs.
43. Lots#11-16 shall have conservation easements recorded for all areas above the no-
build line.
44. The developer shall prepare and cause to be recorded CC&R's which shall address
conservation easements and no build restrictions. The no build restrictions shall
include provisions against the construction of structures, trails, pools, landscaping, '
and hillside lighting, etc. I
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45. The developer shall design ands construct all water mains, fire hydrants and on-site
circulation in accordance with City of Palm Springs Fire Department rules and
regulations prior to the issuance of building permits.
46. The developer shall create and implement , with consultation and approval from the
City of Palm Springs Fire Department, a fuel modification plan which provides fire
safety buffer treatments between natural and open space and planned buildings,
which provided for long term maintenance of the buffer, prior to issuance of
occupancy permits. Maintenance under the plans shall continue for the life of the
project.
47. The construction of this project shall utilize, to the extent feasible, non-combustible
exterior building materials, and fire resistant ornamental vegetation, subject to Fire
Department approval prior to issuance of building permits.
48 An on-site archeological monitor shall be present during all grading operations. An
archeological report shall be submitted bythe monitortothe Cityfollowing observation
of grading operations. In addition to an archeological monitor, a Native American
cultural resource monitor be present during all phases of grading.
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
49. Developer shall comply with Section II of Chapter 8.04 of the Palm Springs Municipal
Code.
WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICES:
50. The location of the trash enclosure is acceptable subject to approved construction
details approved by the Director of Building and Safety consistent with approved City
details.
ENGINEERING
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:
51. The developer shall submit a final soils report and hydrology study with
recommendations to the City Engineer with the first submittal of a grading plan.
52 Dedicate an easement for sewer and public utility purposes with right of ingress
and egress over the private street. The easement shall be the width of the travel
way from back of curb to back of curb. Provide the City with Key or card (whatever
access mechanism is used) for access to the development for sewer maintenance
purposes
53 The developer shall comply with Riverside County Flood Control and Water
Conservation District requirements placed on this project, and approved by the City
Engineer.
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Before final acceptance of the project, all conditions listed below shall be completed to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer.
STREETS
54. Any improvements within the street right-of-way require a City of Palm Springs
Encroachment Permit.
55 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, covenant's, reimbursement agreements, etc. required
by these conditions.
VIA MONTE VISTA
56. The existing fire hydrant shall be relocated out of the main entry and a blue marker
shall be placed in the street opposite the relocated fire hydrant, per Fire '
Department standards.
57. " 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.
58. Developer shall construct an intersection of the Private Street with Via Monte Vista
and Crescent Drive, complete with curb returns, cross-gutter, access ramps, and
removals and relocation of existing improvements. The intersection design shall be
shown on the Street Improvement Plans for the Private Street and be subject to
the review and approval of the City Engineer.
The maintenance driveway along the east property line shall be redesigned to
intersect with the private street.
59. All broken or off grade CURB, GUTTER AND AC PAVEMENT shall be repaired or
replaced.
Indicates conditions to be deferred by covenant.
PRIVATE STREET
60. All centerline radii shall be a minimum of 130 feet.
61. The right-of-way width of the private street shall be 37 feet. ,
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62. Construct a Type B-1 curb and gutter, or other curb configuration (wedge curb) to
the satisfaction of the City Engineer, 18 feet both sides of centerline along the
portions of the street with on-street parking and 12 feet both sides of centerline
along the portions of the street with no on-street parking per City of Palm Springs
Standard Drawing No. 200.
63. Deleted.
64. Construct minimum 10 wide driveway approaches at approved locations to each
lot, in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 201.
65. See Condition No 83 for gated entrance requirements for Main Entries that are
proposed to be gated
66. The curb radius throughout the cul-de-sac bulb shall be a minimum of 43 feet.
67. Construct 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
edge of proposed gutter along the entire frontage in accordance with City of Palm
Springs Standard Drawing No. 110. The pavement section shall be designed,
using "R" values, by a licensed Soils Engineer and submitted to the City Engineer
for approval.
SANITARY SEWER
68. Connect all sanitary facilities to the City sewer system. Lateral shall not be
connected at manhole.
69. Developer shall construct an 8 inch sewer main across the entire PRIVATE
STREET frontage and connect to the existing sewer system manhole at the
intersection of Via Monte Vista and Crescent Drive.
70 All sewer mains constructed by the developer and to become part of the City sewer
system shall be televised by the developer prior to acceptance of said lines.
71. Submit sewer 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:
A. Copy of signed Conditions of Approval from Planning Department.
B. Proof of processing dedications of right-of-way, easements, encroachment
agreements/licenses, covenants, reimbursement agreements, etc. required
by these conditions.
C. Sewer Study/Report, IF required by these conditions.
72. Stamp an "S" on the top of curb where all laterals cross to each lot.
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GRADING
73. 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.
74. Submit a Grading Plan prepared by a Registered Civil Engineer to the Engineering
Department for plan check. A PM 10 (dust control) Plan shall be submitted to and
approved by the Building Division prio(to approval of the grading plan. The
Grading Plan shall be approved by thelCity Engineer prior to issuance of any
grading or building permits.
Minimum submittal includes the following:
A. Copy of signed Conditions of Approval from Planning Department.
B. Copy of Site Plan stamped approved and signed by the Planning
Department.
C. Copy of Title Report prepared/updated within past 3 months.
D. Copy of Soils Report.
E. Copy of Hydrology Study/Report.
F. 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.
75 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.
76 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.
77. In accordance with City of Palm Springs Municipal Code, Section 8.50.00, the
developer shall post with the City a cash bond of two thousand dollars ($2,000.00)
per acre for mitigation measures of erosion/blowsand relating to his property and
development.
78 A soils report prepared by a licensed Geotechnical Engineer shall be required for
and incorporated as an integral part of the grading plan for the proposed site. A
copy of the soils report shall be submitted to the Building Department and to the
Engineering Department along with plans, calculations and other information
subject to approval by the City Engineer prior to the issuance of the grading permit.
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The previous Soils Report required that proposed buildings be constructed a
minimum of 30 feet from the toe of steep, rocky slopes. A catchment area shall be
constructed between the toe of slope and buildings. The height and width of the
retention walls shall be determined by the Soils Report and submitted to the City
Engineer for review and approval. An alternate design for the catchment area may
be proposed by a Geotechnical Engineer subject to review and approval by the
City Engineer prior to issuance of grading permits. If any changes are to be made
to the mitigation measures of the previous report, said report shall be revised to
mitigate the new site conditions.
79, Contact the Building Department to get information regarding the preparation of
the PM10 (dust control) Plan requirements.
80, 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 import 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
' 81. 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 study to 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 stromwater runoff mitigation measures for this
project
82, The project is subject to flood control and drainage implementation fees and/or
construction of drainage facllities (Line 14) according to the approved Master Plan
of Flood Control and Drainage. Validated costs incurred by the developer for
design and construction of storm and/or drainage improvements adjacent to such
development as shown in said Master Plan shall be credited toward the drainage
fee otherwise due or in the event such cost exceeds the fee otherwise due, the
City will enter into a reimbursement agreement with developer to reimburse him for
such excess costs from drainage fees collected from other development. The
acreage drainage fee at the present time is $9,212.00 per acre per Resolution No.
15189. This condition shall be complied with, to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer, prior to filing any final map or issuance of the building permit.
ON-SITE
83 The following requirements for a gated entry shall be met to provide adequate
setbacks and turning movements for vehicles entering the primary parking facilities
of this project:
A. Provide a minimum 50 foot setback to the access gate control mechanism. ]Ye/S
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B. Provide a turnaround after the mechanism for vehicles unable to enter the
project.
C. Security gates shall be a minimum of 15 feet clear width in each direction. '
GENERAL
84. 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.
85. 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 the first
Certificate of Occupancy requested for this project.
86. All proposed utility lines (service drops) on/or adjacent to this project shall be
undergrounded prior to issuance of a; Certificate of Occupancy.
87. 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 first Certificate of
Occupancy requested for this project'.
88, The developer is advised to contact all utility purveyors for detailed requirements
for this project at the earliest possible date.
89. The developer shall take every precalution needed to 'Protect -in-Place" any
existing Whitewater Mutual Water Company water line(s) that may traverse his
project.
90. 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 Zohing Code 93,02.00 D.
91. All proposed trees within the public right-of-way and within 10 feet of the public
sidewalk and/or curb shall have City approved deep root barriers installed per City
of Palm Springs Engineering specifications.
MAP
92. 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.
93 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. f YX
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94, A reciprocal access easement agreement between Lot 15, Lot 16 and Lot 17 shall
' be indicated on the Final Map, or recorded as a separate document prior to
issuance of grading or building permits.
TRAFFIC
95. 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 VIA MONTE VISTA frontage of the subject property
96, Street name signs shall be required at each intersection in accordance with City of
Palm Springs Standard Drawing Nos. 622 and 623.
97. A 30 inch "STOP" sign and standard "STOP BAR" and "STOP LEGEND" shall be
installed per City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing Nos. 620-625 at the following
locations:
Via Monte Vista and Private Street
Crescent Drive and Via Monte Vista
The "STOP" sign at the northeast corner of Crescent Drive and Via Monte Vista
shall include a warning sign indicating that cross traffic on Via Monte Vista does
not stop.
98. The developer shall provide and install a 9,500 lumen high pressure sodium vapor
safety street light with glare shield on a marbelite pole on the NORTHEAST corner
of CRESCENT DRIVE and VIA MONTE VISTA with the mast arm over VIA
MONTE VISTA. The developer shall coordinate with Southern California Edison for
required permits and work orders necessary to provide electrical service to the
street light. As an alternative, other decorative landscape and entryway lighting
which adequately illuminates the project entry may be considered.
99 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.
100, This property is subject to the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee based on the
RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED ITE Code B land use.
FIRE
101, Access During Construction: 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. 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". Fire department access roads shall have an all weather driving surface
and support a minimum weight of 67,500 lbs. (Sec. 902 CFC)
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102. Fire Apparatus Access Plans: Plans for fire apparatus access road shall be
submitted to the fire department for review and approval prior to 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 67,500 lbs. G.V.W. (901.2.2.1 CF).
103, 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)
104. Residential Fire Hydrants: Residential''fire hydrants shall be installed in
accordance with DWA specification and standards. No landscape planting, walls
or fencing are permitted within three (3) feet of fire hydrants, except ground cover
plantings.
105. Site Plan: Provide the fire department with two (2) copies of an approved site plan.
Approved locations for fire hydrants will be marked on this site plan, with one (1)
copy being returned to the applicant. The second copy will be retained by the fire
department
106. Fire Hydrant Systems: Following 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)
107 Building or Complex Gate Locking Devices: Gate(s) shall be equipped with a
KNOX key switch device or key box. Contact the fire department for a KNOX
application form.
108 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. (31M.1.3 CBC)
109. Site Fire Protection: Provide a garden hose or hoses on construction site
equipped with an adjustable spray nozzle capable of reaching all combustible
construction.
110 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.
111 Fire Department Access Road Dimensions: Provide a minimum of 20 feet
unobstructed width. If parking on access road is desired, provide an eight (8) foot
parking lane with opposing curb marked red with appropriate signage for a total of
28 feet in width. Provide an additional eight (8) feet for parking on both sides of
access road for a total of 36 feet width.
112, Vertical Fire Apparatus Clearances: Palm Springs fire apparatus require an
unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than14'6".
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113, Fire Flow Determination: Provide information on the size of the proposed buildings
and type of construction. This is necessary to determine fire flow requirements. All
' residences located at toe of slope will require automatic fire sprinklers. All other
residences may be required to have automatic sprinklers, depending on size and
type of construction.
114. Distance From Water Supply: It appears that portions of buildings to be
constructed on several lots could be more than 150 feet from a water supply on a
public street This may require the construction of additional on-site fire protection
facilities (903.2 CFC)
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VICINITY MAP
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S/TE O'DONNELL
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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
CASE NO. Tentative Tract Map 29886 DESCRIPTION
Subdivide 18.23 acres of land into 17 single family residential
Name of Applicant: John L. Sanborn lots,ranging In size from 0.34 to 5.10 acres In area,one
Property Owner: Preserve Golf Company, LLC. conservation lot and one letter lot for development as a private
street,for future development as single family residences
Section 10.Zone R-1-13,0-20