HomeMy WebLinkAbout20522 - RESOLUTIONS - 1/2/2003 ' RESOLUTION NO. 20522
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A ONE-YEAR TIME EXTENSION
FROM OCTOBER 4, 2002 TO OCTOBER 4, 2003 FOR AN
APPROVED PRELIMINARY PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP FOR 48 SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL LOTS ON 25.01 ACRES LOCATED 1320 FEET
EAST OF SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE AT ACANTO DRIVE,
ZONE R-1-13, SECTION 35.
WHEREAS, John Sanborn (agent for Acanto Partners) (the "Applicant") has filed an application
with the City pursuant to section 94.02.00 of the Zoning Ordinance and the Palm Springs
Municipal Code Section 9.60 for a Preliminary Planned Development District and a Tentative
Tract Map for 48 single family residential lots and associated on and off-site improvements on
25.01 acres located at1320 feet east of South Palm Canyon Drive at Acanto Drive, Zone R-1-B,
Section 34; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant has filed Preliminary Planned Development District No. 262 (PPD-
262) and Tentative Tract Map 29632 (TTM 29632)with the City and has paid the required filing
fees; and
WHEREAS, said Preliminary Planned Development District and Tentative Tract Map were
' 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 public hearing of the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Springs to
consider the Applicant's application for PPD-262 and TTM 29632 were given in accordance with
applicable law; and
WHEREAS, on August 23, 2000, a public hearing on the application for PPD-262 and TTM
20632 were held by the Planning Commission in accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, at the conclusion of the public hearing on August 23, 2000, the Planning
Commission recommended that the City Council approve PPD-262 and TTM 29632, subject to
the findings and conditions; and
WHEREAS, notice of a public hearing of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs to
consider PPD-262 and TTM 29632 was held by City Council in accordance with applicable law;
and
WHEREAS, in conjunction with the approval of PD-262 and TTM 29632 on October 4, 2000,
the City Council also approved an ordinance to change the zoning on the site from R-1-B to PD-
262; and
WHEREAS, John Sanborn (agent for Acanto Partners) (the "Applicant") requests approval of a
one-year time extension for Planned Development District 262(PD-262)and Tentative Tract Map
29632 (TTM 29632) for property located 1320 feet east of South Palm Canyon Drive at Acanto
Drive, Zone R-1-13, Section 35; and
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WHEREAS, the Applicant has requested additional time to October 4, 2003 to allow staff to ,
prepare the development agreement in order to comply with Condition #28; and
WHEREAS, on October 23, 2002, a public meeting on the request for a time extension from
October 4, 2002 to October 4, 2003 for PD-262 and TTM 29632 was held by the Planning
Commission in accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, on January 15, 2003, a public meeting on the request for a time extension from
October 4, 2002 to October 4, 2003 for PD-262 and TTM 29632 was held by the Planning
Commission in accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS,the City Council has carefully reviewed and considered all of the evidence presented
in connection with the project, including but not limited to the staff report, all written and oral
testimony presented.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California,
after considering the evidence provided at the meeting, does hereby approve the one-year time
extension for PD-262 and TTM 29632 from October 4, 2002 to October 4, 2003, subject to the
conditions of approval as shown in Exhibit A.
ADOPTED this -)nd day of January 2003.
AYES: Members- Hodges; Mills, Oden, and Mayor Kleindienst ,
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Member Reller-Spurgin
ABSENT: None
ATTEST: CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
City Clerk City Manager
Reviewed and Approved as to Form:
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EXHIBIT A
TTM29632 5.0845 - PD-262
Acanto Drive Approximately 1320 Feet East of South Palm Canyon Drive
January 15, 2003
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 and Building, 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.
1 a. The owner shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Palm Springs, its agents,
officers, and employees from any claim, action, or proceeding against the City of Palm
Springs or its agents, officers or employees to attach, set aside, void or annul, an approval
of the City of Palm Springs, its legislative body, advisory agencies, or administrative officers
concerning Case TTM 29632 and Case No. 5.0845/ PD 262. The City of Palm Springs will
promptly notifythe 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.
2. 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.
3. Architectural approval shall be valid for a period of two (2)years. Extensions of time may be
granted by the Planning Commission upon demonstration of good cause.
4. The appeal period for Case No. 5.0845-PD-262 and TTM 29632 application is 15 calendar
days from the date of project approval. Permits will not be issued until the appeal period has
concluded.
5. The final development plans shall be submitted in accordance with Section 9403.00 of the
Zoning Ordinance. Final development plans shall include site plans, building elevations,floor
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plans, roof plans,grading plans, landscape plans,irrigation plans,exterior lighting plans,sign ,
program, mitigation monitoring program, site cross sections, property development
standards and other such documents as required by the Planning Commission. Final
development plans shall be submitted within two(2)years of the City Council approval of the
preliminary planned development district.
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.
7. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, a Fugitive Dust and Erosion Control Plan shall be
submitted and approved by the Building Official. Refer to Chapter 8.50 of the Municipal
Code for specific requirements.
8. The grading plan shall show the disposition of all cut and fill materials. Limits of site
disturbance shall be shown and all disturbed areas shall be fully restored or landscaped.
9. Drainage swales shall be provided adjacent to all curbs and sidewalks-3'wide and 6"deep.
The irrigation system shall be field tested prior to final approval of the project. Section
14.24.020 of the Municipal Code prohibits nuisance water from entering the public streets,
roadways or gutters.
10. All proposed trees within the public right-of-way and within 10 feet of the public sidewalk
and/or curb shall have City approved deep root barriers installed per City of Palm Springs
Engineering specifications. '
11. 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 conditions of approval stated herein.
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.
12. 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.
13. All materials on the flat portions of the roof shall be earth tone in color.
14, All roof mounted mechanical equipment shall be screened from all possible vantage points
both existing and future per Section 9303.00 of the Zoning Ordinance. The screening shall
be considered as an element of the overall design and must blend with the architectural
design of the buildings. The exterior elevations and roof plans of the buildings shall indicate
any fixtures or equipment to be located on the roof of the building, the equipment heights,
and type of screening. Parapets shall be at least 6"above the equipment for the purpose of
screening.
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15. The applicant shall submit an interior street study to staff with a twenty-four (24) foot wide
street pattern throughout the development and if approved by the City Engineer, Fire
Marshall, and Planning Director, the street widths shall be modified as part of the final map.
16. Perimeter walls shall be designed, installed and maintained in compliance with the corner
cutback requirements as required in Section 9302.00.D.
17. The design, height, texture and color of buildings, fences and walls shall be submitted for
review and approval prior to issuance of building permits.
a. A restudy of the guardhouse shall be submitted. The architecture shall be related to
the architectural style of the development.
18. The street address numbering/lettering shall not exceed eight inches in height.
19. That low profile and glare protected entry driveway lights shall be installed on each side of
the driveway located on Acanto Drive.
20. 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 Peeing being 1/2% for
commercial projects or 1/4%for residential projects with first$100,000 of total building permit
valuation for individual single-family units exempt. Should the public art be located on the
project site, said location shall be reviewed and approved by the Director of Planning and
Building and the Public Arts Commission, and the property owner shall enter into a recorded
agreement to maintain the art work and protect the public rights of access and viewing.
21. 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.
22. Trash cans shall be screened from view and kept within fifty(50)feet of the street.
23. 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 $1250.00 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.
24. Manufacturer's cut sheets of,all exterior lighting (landscaping, and entry area) shall be
submitted for approval prior to final map approval.
' 25, Texture, materials, and colors to be used on the proposed fences and walls shall be
submitted for review and approval prior to issuance of building permits.
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26. Vehicles associated with the construction of the proposed development including company
vehicles or employees vehicles shall not be permitted to park off the proposed building site
unless a parking management plan has been approved.
27. The applicant shall dedicate a 20' easement and construct a 15' wide equestrian trail
between the property line and Lots 1,2,3 and 4. Design and details shall be submitted with
the final Planned Development plans. The equestrian trail shall be separated from the
sidewalk and Lots 1,2,3 and 4.A minimum 15'decomposed granite trail, landscape,fencing
and signing shall be provided.
28. Final development plans shall be prepared in accordance with the Mitigation Monitoring
Program for Canyon Redevelopment Plan and the Canyon Park Resort and Spa Specific
Plan/EIR. Prior to approval of the Final Tract Map, a comprehensive mitigation monitoring
report consistent with the Monitoring Program shall be prepared and approved by the
Director of Planning and Zoning. The City shall be reimbursed for the cost of preparation
and/or review of said report. Refer to City Council Resolution No. 17598 certifying the Final
EIR for the Canyon Redevelopment Plan and Canyon Park Resort and Spa Specific Plan for
specific details. All Mitigation measures, where applicable,shall be adopted as conditions of
approval. The following measures are highlighted for convenience:
a. Prior to final project acceptance including approval of the final map, the City shall
establish a formula for the applicant's payment of their"fair share"of the costs of the
matters listed below, and applicant shall pay fees pursuant to the formula or post
such security as the City Attorney shall determine is appropriate. The fair share
formulas shall be based on data developed by City or its consultants to determine the
applicants proportionate responsibility for providing the specified public
improvements, and for producing affordable housing, based upon the benefits
received by the project and/or impacts caused by the project. The costs shall include
not only construction costs, but also design, engineering and other`similar costs, as
well as City administrative costs including the costs of developing the fair-share
formula.
i. Funding of site acquisition and construction of a fire station providing
adequate fire protection services to the project site and vicinity.
ii. Funding of site acquisition and construction of affordable housing meeting
the goals of the City's Housing Element. See Section 5-10(5-184)Jobs and
Housing for specific mitigation measures..
iii. Funding of construction of off-site roadway improvements and signals as
shown in Table 5.14 of the Canyon Redevelopment Plan and the Canyon
Park Resort and Spa Specific Plan Final Environmental Impact Report.
iv. See Engineering Condition #33.
b. Appropriate removal and recompaction of surface soils in areas to support structures
will mitigate potential settlements. Building sites planned within the alluvial areas '
shall be evaluated by the soil engineer for settlement potential during detailed
geotechnical studies for design of structures, with respect to the specifics of
proposed structure locations, soil conditions, foundation loads, etc. A final soils
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report shall be submitted with the detailed development plans(grading and structural)
for the project.
C. All outdoor lighting constructed on the project site shall be directed at the ground to
prevent unnatural lighting from interfering with the activity of nocturnal animals that
live in the surrounding natural areas. Exceptions to this condition shall be limited to
accent landscape and architectural lighting., All lighting which directly illuminates
hillsides and was areas shall be prohibited. This condition shall be included in the
CC&R's.
d. The applicant and the building contractor shall halt grading or any other construction
activity in the immediate vicinity immediately if archaeological resources are
uncovered during grading. The applicant and/or contractor shall notify the City and
Tribal Council in writing and shall summo a qualified archaeologist to determine the
significance of uncovered archaeological resources and appropriate mitigation
measures.
e. Due to the historical sensitivity of the area, a tribal representative and/or a qualified
archaeologist monitor shall be present during all rough grading operations. A written
report shall be provided to the City outlining the nature of any resources found on0-
site, disposition, etc. At the end of construction , a written report shall be provided
summarizing resources found (if any) and if any additional work is needed.
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
1. Developer shall comply with Section II of Chapter 8.04 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT:
1. Prior to any construction on-site, all appropriate permits must be secured.
FIRE:
1. Construction Requirements - Construction shall be in accordance with the 1998 California
Fire Code, 1998 California Building Code, 1996 National Electrical Code, City of Palm
Springs Fire Protection Master Plan Vol. II, City if Palm Springs Ordinance 1570, Desert
Water Agency requirements, NFPA 13A, 13D (Modified), plus UL/CSFM listings and
approvals.
2. Emergency Access Roads - Fire Department Access Roads shall be provided and
maintained in accordance with the 1998 California Fire Code, Article 9, Section 902.
3. Access Road Dimensions-Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of
not less than 20;' and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 14'6".
4. Road Construction - Fire department access roads shall be all weather driving and support
a minimum weight of 67,500 lbs.
5. Turning Radius -Turning radius shall be not less than 43'from centerline.
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6. Cul-De-Sac-Cul-de-Sac streets shall be designed with a minimum turning radius of 43 feet '
on center.
7. Construction Site Guard-A construction site guard is required for combustible construction.
The guard shall remain intact until buildings are stuccoed or covered and secured with
lockable doors and windows.
8. Construction Site Fencing - Construction site fencing required per City of Palm Springs
Ordinance 1570. Fire department access gates shall be: at least 14' in width and equipped
with a frangible chain and padlock.
9. Premises Identification - Premises identification shall be in accordance with 1998 California
Fire Code, Article 9, Sec. 901.4.4 and 1998 California Building Code, Chapter 5. Contact
building official.
10. Access For Firefighting Equipment-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.
11. Water Company Requirements - Water supplies and fire hydrants shall be in accordance
with 1998 California fire Code, Article 9, Sec. 903, and Desert Water Agency specifications.
12. Mandatory Fire Sprinklers - Project is beyond 5 minute response time from closest fire
station and therefore requires an Automaticfire extinguishing system with 24 hour monitoring
per the City of Palm Springs Fire Protection Master Plan Vol. II< City of Palm Springs
Ordinance 1570, and NFPA 13D ( Modified).
13. Smoke Detectors - Provide Residential Smoke Detectors to protect all sleeping areas in
accordance with the 1998 California Building Code, Chapter 3, Section 310.9. Installation
and acceptance testing by building official.
14. Further Comments - Further comments as conditions warrant.
ENGINEERING:
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.
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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.
ACANTO DRIVE *Condition #7 is to be deferred by covenant
3. Half-street right-of-way is required to an ultimate width of 40 feet from the west property line
of the tract to the west property line of Lot 1 of said tract and shall be offered via an
irrevocable offer of dedication to the City of Palm Springs. Acceptance of the right-of-way
shall be at such time as the ultimate roadway improvements are contemplated as
determined by the City Engineer.
4. Half-street right-of-way is required to an ultimate width of 34 feet from the east property line
of the tract to a point 42 feet west of the west property line of Lot 2 and shall be offered via
an irrevocable offer of dedication to the City of Palm Springs.Acceptance of the right-of-way
shall be at such time as the ultimate roadway improvements are contemplated as
determined by the City Engineer.
5. Half-street right-of-way is required to a variable width from 34 feet wide at a point 42 feet
west of the west property to 40 feet wide at the southwest corner of Lot 1 and shall be
offered via an irrevocable offer of dedication to the City of Palm Springs. Acceptance of the
right-of-way shall be at such time as the ultimate roadway improvements are contemplated
as determined by the City Engineer.
6. Construct a 6 inch curb and gutter, 4 feet NORTH of centerline from the east tract property
line to 600 feet westerly per City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 200.
6A. Construct a 6 inch curb and gutter transition from 600 feet west of the east property line to
the east side of the main entry and continue with 6 inch curb and gutter, 32 feet north of
centerline from the west side of the main entry to the west property line with a 35 foot radius
curb return at the west side of the intersection of Acanto Road and the Main Entry per City of
Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 200.
*7. 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.
8. Construct both halves of an 8 foot cross gutter and spandrel at the intersection of Lot"H"and
ACANTO DRIVE with a flow line parallel to the centerline of ACANTO DRIVE in accordance
with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 200 and 206.
9. Construct a curb ramp meeting current California State Accessibility standards at the
NORTHEAST AND NORTHWEST corners of ACANTO DRIVE AND THE MAIN
ENTRANCE per City of Palm Springs Std. Dwg. Nos. 212 and 212A.
10. Construct a minimum pavement section of 3 inch asphalt concrete pavement over 6 inch
aggregate base with a minimum subgrade of 24 inches at 95% relative compaction, OR
equal, from edge of proposed gutter to centerline along the entire frontage in accordance
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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.
Construct an approximately 100 foot long pavement taper from the end of the curb at the
west property line westerly to the existing edge of pavement (approximately 30 feet from
south line of Section 35).
ON-SITE STREETS (PRIVATE)
11. All on-site cul-de-sacs shall be constructed in accordance with City of Palm Springs
Standard Drawing No. 103, curb portion only.
12A. All on-site knuckles shall be constructed in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard
Drawing No. 104.
12. Construct 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.
13A. Construct 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 barrier curb at the median island
along that portion of the street 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.
13. Construct a six(6)inch wedge curb in all areas except where hydrology requires an eight(8)
inch curb. All curbs are subject to approval by the City Engineer.
14. Construct both halves of a 6 foot cross gutter and spandrel at the intersection of Lots"B"and
"E" and Lot"C"with the flow line parallel to the centerline of Lot"C" in accordance with City
of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 200 and 206.
14A. Construct both halves of a 6 foot cross gutter and spandrel at the intersection of Lots"C"and
"G" and Lot"F"with a flow line parallel to the centerline of Lot"F in accordance with City of
Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 200 and 206.
15. The driveway approaches shall be constructed in accordance with City of Palm Springs
Standard Drawing No. 201 and have minimum widths of 10 feet.
MAIN ENTRANCE ROAD
16. 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 curb cut of 60 feet
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B. Provide a minimum 50 foot setback to the access gate control mechanism
C. Provide a turnaround after the mechanism for vehicles unable to enter the project
E. Security gates closer than 50 feet from the access street will require a minimum of 14
feet clear width. Gates beyond 50 feet from the street will require a minimum of 12
feet width.
SANITARY SEWER
17. Connect all sanitary facilities to the City sewer system. Lateral shall not be connected at
manhole.
18. Dedicate an easement to the City of Palm Springs for sewer and public utility purposes with
right of ingress and egress for the 10 inch diameter sewer trunk main in Lots"H","C","F"and
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19. Developer shall construct a 10 inch diameter sewer main along the Acanto Drive frontage
from Main Entry to east property line.
20. Developer shall construct 8 inch diameter sewer mains 5 feet from and parallel to the
centerline of all on-site street easements. A 10 inch diameter sewer main shall be
constructed 5 feet from and parallel to the centerline of Lots "H", "C", and "F"(west of Lot
"C"). The 10 inch diameter sewer shall connect via the existing easement from Lot"I"to the
existing sewer manhole located in Palm Canyon Drive South approximately 129 feet south
of the centerline intersection of Bogert Trail and Palm Canyon Drive South and into the 10
inch diameter sewer main being constructed in Acanto Drive.
21. Developer may enter into a reimbursement agreement for that portion of the 10 inch
diameter sewer main which is off-site.
22. Developer shall pay the sewer assessment fee of$146.19 per lot.
GRADING
23. 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.
24. Submit a Grading Plan prepared by a Registered Professional to the Engineering
Department for plan check. Grading plan shall be submitted to the Planning Department for
comments prior to submittal to the Engineering Department. The Grading Plan shall be
approved by the City Engineer prior to issuance of any grading or building permits.
Minimum submittal includes the following:
' A. Copy of final Planning Department comments.
B. Copy of signed Conditions of Approval from Planning Department.
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C. Copy of Site Plan stamped approved and signed by the Planning Department. '
D. Copy of Title Report prepared/updated within past 3 months.
E. Copy of Soils Report, IF required by these conditions.
F. Copy of Hydrology Study/Report, IF required by these conditions.
G. Copy of the General Construction Activity Storm Water Permit from the State Water
Resources Control Board (Phone No. 916 657-0687) to the City Engineer prior to
issuance of the grading permit.
25. 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.
26. 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 off the grading permit.
27. 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.
28. A soils report prepared by a licensed Soils Engineer shall be required for and incorporated
as an integral part of the grading plan for the proposed :site. A copy of the soils report shall
be submitted to the Building Department and to the Engineering Department along with
plans, calculations and other information subject to approval by the City Engineer priorto the
issuance of the grading permit.
29. Contact the Building Department to get PM10 requirements prior to request for a grading
permit.
DRAINAGE
30. The developer shall accept all flows impinging upon his land and conduct these flows to an
approved drainage structure. On-site retention/detention or other measures approved by the
City Engineer shall be required if off-site facilities are determined to be unable to handle the
increased flows generated by the development of the site. Provide calculations to determine
if the developed Q exceeds the capacity of the approved drainage carriers.
Design of the basin outlet shall be within the existing drainage easement (Lot D, Tract
16149). Calculations shall include outlet Q and capacity of existing drainage control channel.
30A. The Storm flows shall be conducted through the project via underground pipes. The size of
the storm drain pipes shall be as per the hydraulic design in the report to be submitted with
the grading plans.
31. The storm drain infrastructure shall be maintained by the Home Owners Association. ,
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' 32. The tract shall be subject to all conditions of Riverside County Flood Control and Water
Conservation District stated in their letter dated Jan. 24, 1985.
33. Developer shall pay a fair share contribution as approved by the City Engineer toward the
construction of a bridge structure at the South Palm Canyon Drive crossing of the Arenas
South drainage channel. The fair share contribution shall be determined in accordance with
Planning condition No. 28 and the applicant shall enter into an agreement to pay said fees
prior to issuance of building permits.
GENERAL
34. 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.
35. All proposed utility lines on/or adjacent to this project shall be undergrounded prior to
issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
36. 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.
' 37. The developer is advised to contact all utility purveyors for detailed requirements for this
project at the earliest possible date.
38. Nothing shall be constructed or planted in the corner cut-off area of any driveway which does
or will exceed the height required to maintain an appropriate sight distance per City of Palm
Springs Standard Drawing No. 203.
39. 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
40. 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.
41. 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
' 42. 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
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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 ACANTO DRIVE frontage of
the subject property.
43. Striping plans are to be prepared and submitted along with street improvement plans for
review and approval by the City Engineer.
44. Street name signs shall be required at each intersection in accordance with City of Palm
Springs Standard Drawing Nos. 620 through 625.
45. The developer shall prepare and submit a focused traffic study to update the analysis
prepared for the Amendment to the Specific Plan#1 Environmental Assessment, and shall
pay a fair share contribution toward the off-site roadway improvements and traffic signals
outlined in Table 7,"Circulation Mitigation Measures", of the said Amendment to the Specific
Plan, as may be modified by the focused traffic study. Payment of required fair share
contributions shall be made prior to issuance of building permits. The update of the analysis
for this tract can be included in the update required in the conditions for Tract Map 30046
and Tract Map 30050. As an alternative the developer may pay fair share fees based upon
the original traffic study.
46. A 30 inch "STOP" sign and standard "STOP BAR" and "STOP LEGEND" shall be installed
per City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing Nos. 620-626 at the following locations:
NW Corner of Acanto Drive and the Main Entrance '
47. 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.
48. This property is subject to the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee based on the
RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED ITE Code B land use.
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