HomeMy WebLinkAbout20920 - RESOLUTIONS - 5/5/2004 RESOLUTION NO. 20920 ,
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA,APPROVING PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
PD-290 AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP TTM-31848, FOR THE
PALM SPRINGS VILLAGE, CONSTRUCTION OF AN EIGHTEEN
HOLE GOLF COURSE,CLUBHOUSE, 1,236 RESIDENCES ON 309
ACRES INCLUDING, 798 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL UNITS
AND 458 MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENCES,AND DEDICATION OF A
7.55 ACRE PARK SITE, LOCATED NORTH OF SAN RAFAEL
ROAD, EAST OF INDIAN CANYON DRIVE, SOUTH OF THE
WHITEWATER RIVER AND WEST OF SUNRISE WAY,ZONE R-1-
C, SECTION 35.
WHEREAS, Cathton Holdings, Inc, McComic Consolidated, and Transwest Housing (the
"Applicant") has filed an application with the City pursuant to Palm Springs Municipal Code Section
9.60 for a Tentative Tract Map to subdivide 309 acres into 782 parcels, including two multi-family
parcels, and parcels for a 90 acre golf course, clubhouse and a golf maintenance facility and for
development of 1,236 residences, located north of San Rafael Road, east of Indian Canyon Drive,
south of the Whitewater River and west of Sunrise Way, on APN#669-330-016, 031, 035 and 036,
Zone R-1-C, Section 35; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant has filed Tentative Tract Map 31848 with the City and has paid the
required filing fees; and '
WHEREAS,the Applicant has filed Planned Development District,Case No.5.0982-PD-290 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, on January 12, 2004, the Design Review Committee reviewed and recommended
approval of said project; and
WHEREAS, on February 6, 2004 and April 1, 20004, as part of the Office of Neighborhood
Involvement and Public Participation(ONIPP), noticed community meetings were held to inform the
community about the proposed project and to solicit public input; and
WHEREAS, notice of the public hearing of the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Springs to
consider TTM 31848 and PDD 290, was given in accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, on April 7, 2004, a public hearing on the application forTentative Tract Map 31848 and
Planned Development District 290 was held by the Planning Commission in accordance with
applicable law; and
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' WHEREAS, the Planning Commission carefully reviewed and considered all of the evidence
presented in connection with the meeting on the Project, including but not limited to the staff report,
all environmental data including the environmental assessment prepared for the project and all
written and oral testimony presented; and
WHEREAS, on April 7, 2004, the Planning Commission voted to recommend that the City Council
approve the application for Tentative Tract Map 31848 and Planned Development District 290, in
accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, on April 21, 2004, a public hearing on the application for Tentative Tract Map 31848
and Planned Development District 290 was held by the City Council in accordance with applicable
law; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code Section 66412.3, the City Council has considered the
effect of the proposed subdivision, Tentative Tract Map 31848, 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 project
represents the balance of these respective needs in a manner which is most consistent with the
City's obligation pursuant to its police power to protect the public health, safety, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, the proposed preliminary planned development district, Case No 5.0982-PD-
290subdivision, and Tentative Tract Map 31848, are considered a"project"pursuant to the terms of
the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), and an Environmental Assessment has been
' prepared forthis project and has been distributed for public review and comment in accordance with
CEQA; and
WHEREAS,the City Council has carefully reviewed and considered all of the evidence presented in
connection with the meeting on the Project, including but not limited to the staff report, all
environmental data including the environmental assessment prepared for the project and all written
and oral testimony presented.
THE CITY COUNCIL HEREBY FINDS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: Pursuant to CEQA,the City Council finds that the current environmental assessment
for TTM 31848 and PD 290,adequately addresses the general environmental setting
of the proposed Project, its significant environmental impacts, and the mitigation
measures related to each significant environmental effect for the proposed project.
The City Council further finds that with the incorporation of proposed mitigation
measures, potentially significant environmental impacts resulting from this projectwill
be reduced to a level of insignificance and therefore recommends adoption of a
Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project.
Pursuant to CEQA, the City Council finds that a draft Initial Study and Mitigated
Negative Declaration has been prepared and completed in compliance with CEQA,
the State's CEQA Guidelines, and the City's CEQA Guidelines;the Initial Study and
Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) adequately addresses 4the general
' environmental setting of the proposed Project, its significant environmental impacts,
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and mitigation measures related to each potentially significant environmental effect ,
for the proposed Project. The City Council therefore certifies the Initial Study as
complete and files the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Environmental
Assessment.
The City Council has reviewed and analyzed the information contained in the Initial
Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration and determined that the Initial Study
prepared for the project adequately evaluated the potential environmental impacts of
the project and concluded that although the project has the potential to have a
significant effect on the environment,the project will not have a significant impact on
the environment because the proposed mitigation measures which will be
incorporated into the project as conditions of approval will reduce the project related
environmental impacts to a level of less than significant.
A spring biological study was conducted to affirm that Coachella Valley Milk Vetch is
not present on the project site. The biologist has confirmed that Coachella Valley
Milk Vetch, although it has been found elsewhere this year. This is the second year
in which a biological study was conducted at this site and Coachella Valley Milk
Vetch was not present. Based upon two consecutive spring plant surveys, Coachella
Valley Milk Vetch has not been found on site. Surveys of other properties in the
western Coachella Valley have demonstrated that Coachella Valley Milk Vetch was
present and that conditions were conducive for spring plant growth. Again two
consecutive spring plant surveys have not found any CVMV on site. '
The City Council has reviewed and analyzed information contained in the Mitigated
Negative Declaration priorto taking action on the Planned Development District and
the General Plan Amendments and certifies the Mitigated Negative Declaration as
complete.The MND reflects the independent judgment of the City Council. The City
Council finds that the mitigation measures identified in the Initial Study are necessary
to reduce of avoid significant impact to a level of less than significant and
incorporates the same herein by reference.
By adoption of this resolution,the City Council certifies the Initial Study as complete
and orders the filing of the Mitigated Negative Declaration, and Environmental
Assessment for Case 5.0982-PD-290 and incorporates same herein by reference.
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, polices, and general land uses and program provided
in the City's General Plan and any applicable specific plan.
Section 3: Pursuant to Government Code Section 66474 (Subdivision Map Act), the City
Council finds that with the incorporation of those conditions attached in Exhibit A:
a. The proposed Tentative Map is consistent with applicable general and specific plans.
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' The proposed project is consistent with the General Plan. The General Plan designation for
the site is CDL-6, controlled low density residential. The General Plan would allow a
maximum of 1854 units on site if the units were part of an affordable housing program, or
1236 dwelling units on the project site as part of a market rate project. No element of
affordable or subsidized housing is incorporated into this project.The applicant is proposing
1236 units and therefore, is within the density parameters of the General Plan
b. The design of improvement of the proposed subdivision is consistent with the General Plan
and any applicable Specific Plan.
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, polices, and general land uses and program provided in the City's General Plan.
All street, drainage, and utilities improvements are subject to the standards of the General
Plan and Conditions of Approval associated with TTM 31848.
General Plan Policy 3.5.2 allows a height of 18' in an R-1-C zone with a maximum of 25'
height. In addition,the applicant has requested relied from the strict provisions ofthe R-1-C;
with front setbacks from 25'to 5', and; side setbacks from 10'for an interior lot to 5'for an
interior lot; and rear setbacks from 15'to 10', for covered patios only. Relief to these codes
have been determined to be compatible with overall goals and policies of the General Plan
in order to provide quality architecture, open space and distinctive landscape elements.
Therefore it is concluded that the relief to certain code standards will not be in conflict with
the overall intent of the General Plan.
C. The site is physically suitable for the type and density of development contemplated by the
proposed subdivision.
The site is proposed for 1,236 residences on 309 acres of land. The proposed development
does not exceed maximum allowable density of 1,236 units, as permitted underthe General
Plan and Zoning Code. The subject property is surrounded with a mix of single-family and
multi-family residential uses and acts as a transition area from a more dense development
style to the east to single-family residences developed to single-family residential standards
of development to the south.The applicant proposes a small lot subdivision,with substantial
golf course and clubhouse amenities, transferring density from the golf course and
recreational amenities to the residential portions of the project, providing a mix of housing
products, with overall low and medium density residential development that will be
compatible with the surrounding neighborhood.
d. The design of the proposed subdivision or the proposed improvements are not likely to
cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and unavoidably injure fish or
wildlife or their habitat.
All potential environmental impacts as a result of developing the subject property are fully
disclosed in the Environmental Assessment.The demolition of existing structures has been
' determined not to have a significant impact to any historic structures. The incorporation of
the mitigation measures as prescribed in the EA will ensure that any potentially significant
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impacts will be reduced to a level of insignificance. Therefore, the design of the proposed '
subdivision orthe proposed improvements are not likely to cause substantial environmental
damage or substantially and unavoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat.
e. The design of the subdivision or type of improvements is not likely to cause serious public
health problems.
The design of the subdivision and proposed improvements must follow the conditions of
approval including, but not limited to, the application of the Uniform Building Code Seismic
Safety Standards, and the City of Palm Springs Fugitive Dust Control Ordinance in orderto
ensure public health and safety.
f. The design of the subdivision or the type of improvements will not conflict with easements,
acquired by the public at large, for access through or use of, property within the proposed
subdivision.
The applicant will be required to construct on and off-site improvements including Sunrise
Parkway, Indian Canyon Drive, Sunrise Way and San Rafael street improvements, including
sidewalks around the project perimeter, interior private streets 37 feet in width, under-
grounding of all utility lines, an twelve (12) foot wide bikeway/pedestrian path in the public
right-of-way adjacent to the subject site on Indian Canyon Drive, Sunrise Parkway and San
Rafael Road and other landscape design features within the public right of wayforthe use of
the public at large. Therefore, the design and the type of improvements proposed will not '
conflict with easements acquired by the public at large but improve upon them. The PS
Village HOA will be required to maintain Sunrise Parkway,
Section 4: Pursuant to Zoning Ordinance Section 9402.00, the City Council finds that:
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.
Pursuant to the Zoning Ordinance for the underlying R-1-C zone, single-family residential
development is a permitted use.
b. The said use is necessary or desirable for the development of the community, and is in
harmony with the various elements or objectives of the General Plan, and is not detrimental
to the existing or future uses specifically permitted in the zone in which the proposed use is
to be located.
The proposed project consists of a 782-lot subdivision and tentative tract map of 309 acres
to provide for the construction of 1,236 residences, with single-story units and a limited
number of two-story units.The single-story units shall be located on around the perimeter of
the project.The project site is unimproved and will require the improvement of public utilities,
which presently connect to the site. The project includes bikeways along Indian Canyon
Drive, San Rafael, and Sunrise Parkway, and an equestrian trail along the north side of
project will be gated and includes walls and fences around the
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' perimeter of the project. Vehicular access will provided at three entryways, two on Sunrise
Parkway and the third on Avenida Caballeros.
This residential project provides for a range of housing solutions, is in harmony with the
objectives of the General Plan, is desirable for the development of the communityand is not
detrimental to the existing or future uses specifically permitted in the zone for which it is
proposed.
C. The site for the intended use is adequate in size and shape to accommodate said use,
including yards, setbacks,walls orfences, landscaping and otherfeatures required in order
to adjust said use to those ebsting or permitted future uses of land in the neighborhood.
The project site is 309 acres and is of adequate size to accommodate said use. Pursuant to
the development standards for the R-1-C, garden apartment and cluster residential and
single-family zone standards, respectively, the proposed project presents a more creative
approach in the development of land and creates a harmonious in-fill development between
existing single and multiple family neighborhoods. Density standards for numbers of dwelling
units proposed does not exceed the maximum allowed by the General Plan and the
underlying zoning designation. The Indian Canyon Drive street facade will be softened with
an irregular wall design and landscape design.This Planned Development District intends to
adhere to the General Plan goals, policies and objectives of the CDL-6 General Plan
designation, while maintaining good zoning practices while including certain desirable
' departures from the strict provisions of the R-1-C zoning classifications.
Therefore, it is determined that the site forthe intended use is adequate in size and shape to
accommodate said use.
d. 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 project will contribute to improvement of the existing street system that will
serve the site, and with said improvements,the public street system will be adequate to carry
the type and quantity of traffic to be generated by the proposed use.
e. The conditions to be imposed are deemed necessary to protect the public health, safety and
general welfare, of the existing neighborhood in which this project is situated.
The conditions imposed are necessary to bring the project into compliance with applicable
zoning, building, and other regulations to protect the public health, safety, and general
welfare of the existing neighborhood in which this project is located.
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NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, based upon the foregoing, City Council hereby orders '
filing of a Mitigated Negative Declaration, adopts the mitigation monitoring program, and approves
TTM 31848 and PD-290, subject to those conditions set forth in the attached Exhibit B,which are
to be satisfied prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy unless otherwise specified.
ADOPTED this 5th day of May , 2004.
AYES: Members McCtjlloch, Mills, and Mayor Oden
NOES: Members Foat and Pougnet
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN:None
ATTEST: CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
City Clerk City Manager �G, n�-
Reviewed and Approved as to Form:
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' EXHIBIT B
Case No. 5.0982-GPA-PD-290, Tentative Tract Map 31848
Palm Springs Village, McComic Consolidated/TransWest Housing
May 5, 2004 (Rev 5/20/04)
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 Zoning, 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.
PROJECT SPECIFIC CONDITIONS
Administrative
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 5.0982-PD-290, TTM 31848.
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 judgment or failure to appeal, shall not
cause a waiver of the indemnification rights herein.
3. That the property owner(s) and successors and assignees in interest shall maintain
and repair the improvements including and without limitation sidewalks, bikeways,
' parking areas, landscape, irrigation, lighting, signs, walls, and fences between the
curb and property line, including sidewalk or bikeway 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
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sole expense. The PS Village HOA shall be responsible for the maintenance of
both sides of the Sunrise Parkway. This condition shall be included in the recorded '
covenant agreement for the property if required by the City, and shall be required
in the CC&Rs.
4. 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$1,314.00
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.
5. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, Fringe Toed Lizard Mitigation fees shall be
submitted to CVAG.
6. 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 by the Director of Planning and Zoning
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.
7. Pursuant to Park Fee Ordinance No. 1632 and in accordance with Government
Code Section 66477 (Quimby Act), all residential development shall be required to
contribute to mitigate park and recreation impacts such that, prior to issuance of
residential building permits, a parkland fee or dedication shall be made.
Accordingly, all residential development shall be subject to parkland dedication
requirements and/or park improvement fees. The parkland mitigation amount shall
be based upon the cost to acquire and fully improve parkland. Dedication of the
7.55-acre park site shall be made prior to issuance of the first grading permits.
Environmental Assessment
8. The mitigation measures of the environmental assessment shall apply and shall
be incorporated into the final plans, prior to issuance of permits. The applicant
has submitted a signed statement agreeing to the mitigation measures.
CC&R's
9. 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 Zoning for approval in a form to be approved by the City Attorney, to be
recorded prior to approval of a final map. The CC&R's shall be enforceable by
the City, shall not be amended without City approval, and shall require '
maintenance of all property in a good condition and in accordance with all
ordinances.
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10. The applicant shall submit to the City of Palm Springs, a deposit in the amount of
$2500, for the review of the CC&R's by the City Attorney. A $250 filing fee, or
other fee in effect at the time of submission of the CC&Rs, shall also be paid to
the City Planning Department for administrative review purposes.
11. The CC&R's shall have a disclosure statement regarding the location of the
project relative to roadway noise, aircraft noise and the widening of Sunrise
Parkway in the future. Said disclosure shall inform perspective buyers about
traffic, an active recreation park-site and lighted playing fields, noise due to
Sunrise Parkway, Indian Canyon Drive, San Rafael Drive and the Palm Springs
International Airport, aircraft, and other activities which may occur in this area.
a. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant must provide a
standard avigation easement and non-suit covenant in a form prescribed
and approved by the City Attorney, with reference to present and future
owners of the parcel.
b. These disclosures shall also be incorporated into a covenant to be
recorded on the title of each residential parcel.
Cultural Resources
12. Prior to any ground disturbing activity, including clearing and grubbing,
installation of utilities, and/or any construction related excavation, an
' Archaeologist qualified according to the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and
Guidelines, shall be employed to survey the area for the presence of cultural
resources identifiable on the ground surface.
a. Given that portions of the project area are within an alluvial formation, the
possibility of buried resources is increased. A Native American Monitor
shall be present during all ground-disturbing activities.
b. Experience has shown that there is always a possibility of buried cultural
resources in a project area. Given that, a Native American Monitor(s) shall
be present during all ground disturbing activities including clearing and
grubbing, excavation, burial of utilities, planting of rooted plants, etc.
Contact the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indian Cultural Office for
additional information on the use and availability of Cultural Resource
Monitors. Should buried cultural deposits be encountered, the Monitor
shall contact the Director of Planning and Zoning and after the consultation
the Director shall have the authority to halt destructive construction and
shall notify a Qualified Archaeologist to investigate and, if necessary, the
Qualified Archaeologist shall prepare a treatment plan for submission to the
State Historic Preservation Officer and Agua Caliente Cultural Resource
Coordinator for approval.
C. Two copies of any cultural resource documentation generated in
connection with this project, including reports of investigations, record
search results and site records/updates shall be forwarded to the Tribal
Planning, Building, and Engineering Department and one copy to the City
Planning and Zoning Department prior to final inspection.
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Final Design
13. Final landscaping, irrigation, exterior lighting, and fencing plans shall be
submitted for approval by the Department of Planning and Zoning prior to
issuance of a building permit. Landscape plans shall be approved by the
Riverside County Agricultural Commissioner's Office prior to submittal.
14. 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 plans, roof plans, landscape plans, irrigation
plans, wall and fence 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.
15. An exterior lighting plan for the clubhouse parking lot, in accordance with
Zoning Ordinance Section 93.21.00, Outdoor Lighting Standards, shall be
submitted for review and approval by the Director of Planning & Zoning prior to
the issuance of building permits. Manufacturer's cut sheets of all exterior lighting
on the building and in the landscaping 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.
16. Two story units shall be not be located within 200' of the on the project
perimeter,
with the exception that they may be on the second row of lots south of
Sunrise Parkway.
17. Project property development standards:
Single Family standards —
Building Height: 18'—24'
Front Setback:
Residence 5'
Side loaded garage 5'
Front loaded garage 20'
Side setback: 5' (with some zero lot line units)
Rear setback: 15'
Multi-Family Parcels "A" and "B" R-3 zone property development standards
Exceptions: 45% open space required
Building height: 25' '
18. The Design Review Committee makes the following design recommendations:
a. Provide a view fence to the golf course on Indian Avenue.
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' b. Meander walls on Indian Avenue and adjacent to all other public
roadways. This shall be reviewed by the Design Review Committee as
part of Final PD plans.
C. Add trees to both sides of the sidewalks, where sidewalks meander,
except where conflicts with underground utilities would result.
d. Sidewalks and bikeways should be provided on both sides of Sunrise
Parkway.
e. Add additional trees to the median and landscape area at the Caballeros
Road entry.
f. Landscape shall be desert landscape, lush but efficient, with low watering
requirements. Limit turf to active recreation areas only. Pull turf away from
streets, sidewalks and bikeways where possible.
g. Architecture must be high quality and well designed. The proposed
project architecture is not approved. Restudy the architecture, provide a
variety of architectural styles and products and consider the climate and
location of the project.
h. Include decorative paving, in all driveway areas in multi-family parcels, in
order to meet the overall 65% minimum open space requirement, or
otherwise demonstrate compliance with the minimum 65% requirement.
Minimum open space of 45% is required for Parcels "A" and "B".
19. The lots which back to existing residences on Via San Dimas, shall be rede-
signed and widened to match the existing lot widths of the subdivision located to
the south.
GENERAL CONDITIONS/CODE REQUIREMENTS
20. The project is subject to the City of Palm Springs Water Efficient
LandscapeOrdinance. The applicant shall submit an application for Final
Landscape Document Package to the Director of Planning and Zoning for review
and approval prior to the issuance of a building permit. Refer to Chapter 8.60 of
the Municipal Code for specific requirements.
21. 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.
22. 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.
23. 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.
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24. 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 building(s). 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.
25. No exterior downspouts shall be permitted on any facade on the
proposed building(s), which are visible from adjacent streets or residential and
commercial areas.
26. Perimeter walls shall be designed, installed and maintained in compliance
with the corner cutback requirements as required in Section 9302.00.D.
27. The design, height, texture and color of building(s), fences and walls shall
be submitted for review and approval prior to issuance of building permits.
28. The street address numbering/lettering shall not exceed eight inches in
height.
29. Construction of any residential unit shall meet minimum soundproofing
requirements prescribed pursuant to Section 1092 and related sections of Title
25 of the California Administrative Code. Compliance shall be demonstrated to
the satisfaction of the Director of Building and Safety.
30. Details of pool fencing (material and color) and equipment area shall be
submitted with final landscape plan.
31. 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.
Parking Design
32. Standard parking spaces shall be 17 feet deep by 9 feet wide; compact sized
spaces shall be 15 feet deep by 8 feet wide. Handicap parking spaces shall be
18 feet deep by 9 feet wide plus a 5-foot walkway at the right side of the parking
space; two (2) handicap spaces can share a common walkway. One in every
eight (8) handicap accessible spaces, but not less than one (1), shall be served
by an 8-foot walkway on the right side and shall be designated as "van
accessible".
33. Handicapped accessibility shall be indicated on the site plan to include '
the location of handicapped parking spaces, the main entrance to the proposed
structure and the path of travel to the main entrance. Consideration shall be
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given to potential difficulties with the handicapped accessibility to the building
due to the future grading plans for the property.
34. Compact and handicapped spaces shall be appropriately marked per
Section 93.06.00.C.10.
35. Curbs shall be installed at a minimum of five (5) feet from face of walls,
fences, buildings, or other structures. Areas that are not part of the maneuvering
area shall have curbs placed at a minimum of two (2) feet from the face of walls,
fences or buildings adjoining driveways.
36. Parking lot light fixtures shall align with stall striping and shall be located
two to three feet from curb face.
37. Islands of not less than 9 feet in width with a minimum of 6 feet of planter
shall be provided every 10 parking spaces. Additional islands may be necessary
to comply with shading requirements.
38. Shading requirements for parking lot areas as set forth in Section 9306.00
of the Zoning Ordinance shall be met. Details to be provided with final landscape
plan.
39. Parking stalls shall be delineated with a 4 to 6 inch double stripe - hairpin
or elongated "U" design. Individual wheel stops shall be prohibited; a continuous
' 6" barrier curb shall provide wheel stops.
40. Concrete walks with a minimum width of two (2) feet shall be installed
adjacent to end parking spaces or end spaces shall be increased to eleven (11)
feet wide.
41. Tree wells shall be provided within the parking lot and shall have a
planting area of six feet in diameter/width.
Waste Disposal
42. Trash cans shall be screened from view and kept within fifty (50) feet of the
street.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
43. Developer shall comply with Section II of Chapter 8.04 of the Palm
Springs Municipal Code.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT
44. Prior to any construction on-site, all appropriate permits must be secured.
FIRE
45. Street Widths: Sections B-B, private street"A" and Section C-C, Avenida
Caballeros are at a minimum width where no parking will be allowed.
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46. Turnarounds: The terminus of private street "A" into the Clubhouse area
will require an approved turnaround. '
47. Building or Complex Gate Locking Devices: Locked 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)
48. 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)
49. 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)
50. Residential fire hydrants: Residential fire hydrants shall be installed in
accordance with DWA or Mission Springs Water District specifications and
standards. No landscape planting, walls, or fencing are permitted within 3 feet of
fire hydrants. The Fire Chief or designee may be allowed to consider subsequent
information regarding the five-minute response time and change limits where fire
sprinklers are required.
51. Mandatory Fire Sprinklers: Project beyond five-minute response time
from the closest fire station and therefore requires an automatic Fire Sprinkler
System. The developer shall fund or prepare, at the discretion of the Fire Chief, a '
5-minute response study to re-evaluate response times to the subject property.
ENGINEERING
STREETS
52. Any improvements within the public right-of-way require a City of Palm Springs
Encroachment Permit.
53. Coordinate with Sunline Transit Agency regarding required public transit
facilities on or adjacent to the development. Any required public transit facilities,
including bus stops, turn-outs, bus shelters and furniture, or other miscellaneous
public transit improvements shall be furnished, constructed and installed in
conjunction with construction of the associated street improvements.
54. Submit street improvement plans for all proposed streets (public and
private) to the Engineering Division. The plans shall be prepared by a
Registered Civil Engineer and approved by the City Engineer prior to issuance of
any building permits.
55. All required off-site public street improvements (San Rafael Drive, Indian
Canyon Drive, Sunrise Parkway, Indian Canyon Drive/Sunrise Parkway Traffic
Signal, and Avenida Caballeros) shall be constructed prior to development that
encompasses over 50% of the entire project, or equivalent to completion of '
construction prior to issuance of the 619th certificate of occupancy (50% of 1,237
building permits), without regard to approved phasing plans for development or
as may be required adjacent to a Final Map or Maps (if the development is
phased).
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INDIAN CANYON DRIVE
56. Dedicate an additional 20 feet to provide the ultimate half street right-of-way
width of 50 feet along the entire frontage, together with a property line - corner
cut-back at the southeast corner of the intersection of Indian Canyon Drive and
Sunrise Parkway in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No.
105.
57. Construct an 8-inch curb and gutter, 38 feet east of centerline along the
entire frontage in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No.
200.
58. Construct a 25 feet radius curb return and spandrel at each side of the
intersection of Indian Canyon Drive and the West Entrance in accordance with
City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 206.
B. Construct an 8 feet wide cross gutter at the intersection of Indian Canyon
Drive and the West Entrance in accordance with City of Palm Springs
Standard Drawing No. 200 and 206.
C. Construct Type A curb ramps at each side of the intersection of Indian
Canyon Drive and the West Entrance, in accordance with City of Palm
' Springs Standard Drawing No. 212.
D. The West Entrance shall be restricted to right-turn ingress and egress
only. The ingress and egress lanes shall have a 20 feet minimum width.
Final configuration of the West Entrance shall be subject to review and
approval of the City Engineer and Fire Marshall.
E. Access to the Golf Maintenance area, or any facility proposed within the
Golf Maintenance area indicated on the revised site plan for Tentative
Tract Map 31848, shall be prohibited from Indian Canyon Drive, unless
additional improvements to Indian Canyon Drive are provided, acceptable
to the City Engineer, that restricts access into the Golf Maintenance area
to right-turn ingress and egress only. If access is proposed into the Golf
Maintenance area from Indian Canyon Drive, it shall be limited to the
southerly portion of the site, and be subject to the review and approval of
the City Engineer, and may require extension of the landscaped median
south of the south property line of the Golf Maintenance area, including
roadway widening and, if necessary, right-of-way acquisition as required
to provide required improvements to eliminate left-turn ingress and egress
into the Golf Maintenance area. Access into the Golf Maintenance area
shall be provided from the West Entrance, or internally within the
development, to the greatest extent possible.
59. Construct a 35 feet radius curb return and spandrel at the northeast and
southeast corners of the intersection of Indian Canyon Drive and Sunrise
Parkway in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 206.
60. Construct an 8 feet wide cross gutter at the intersection of Indian Canyon
Drive and Sunrise Parkway with a flow line parallel with and 38 feet east of the
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centerline of Indian Canyon Drive in accordance with City of Palm Springs
Standard Drawing No. 200 and 206. '
61. Install a nuisance water drainage system to intercept storm water runoff
at the intersection of Indian Canyon Drive and Sunrise Parkway to minimize
nuisance water within the cross gutter, in a manner acceptable to the City
Engineer.
62. Construct a meandering, 12 feet wide combination sidewalk and bicycle
path along the entire frontage. The sidewalk and bicycle path shall be
meandering, as approved by the Director of Planning and Zoning, and
constructed with colored Portland Cement concrete. The admixture shall be Palm
Springs Tan, Desert Sand, or approved equal color by the Engineering Division.
63. Construct Type A curb ramps at the northeast and southeast corners of
the intersection of Indian Canyon Drive and Sunrise Parkway, in accordance with
City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 212.
64. Construct a minimum pavement section of 5 inch asphalt concrete
pavement over 4 inch aggregate base with a minimum subgrade of 24 inches at
95% relative compaction, or equal, from edge of proposed gutter to clean saw cut
edge of pavement along the entire frontage in accordance with City of Palm
Springs Standard Drawing No. 110 and 340. If an alternative pavement section
is proposed, the proposed pavement section shall be designed by a California
registered Geotechnical Engineer using "R" values from the project site and '
submitted to the City Engineer for approval.
65. Construct a 14-feet wide curbed and landscaped median island along the
entire frontage. Provide left turn pockets at Corazon Avenue and Tramview
Road. The left turn pockets shall be designed in accordance with Section 405 of
the current edition of the CalTrans Highway Design Manual, as approved by the
City Engineer. Submit landscaping and irrigation system improvement plans for
review and approval by the City Engineer and Director of Planning & Zoning.
66. Construct additional street improvements north of the intersection with the
Sunrise Parkway as necessary to provide an additional south bound left-turn lane
with a 225 feet long left-turn pocket and associated tapering and widening, as
required and approved by the City Engineer. Acquire additional right-of-way for
the City of Palm Springs, if necessary, to facilitate the intersection widening
improvements.
67. The proposal for a traffic circle or roundabout at the Indian Canyon Drive
and Sunrise Parkway intersection, as indicated on Tentative Tract Map 31848, is
not approved.
SAN RAFAEL DRIVE (WEST OF INDIAN CANYON DRIVE)
68. Construct street improvements (asphalt pavement widening, traffic" striping and
related improvements) as necessary to widen the west leg of the San Rafael '
Drive and Indian Canyon Drive intersection, in a manner that improves
intersection capacity acceptable to the City Engineer.
SAN RAFAEL DRIVE (EAST OF INDIAN CANYON DRIVE)
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69. Construct an 8-inch curb and gutter, 32 feet north of centerline along the
entire frontage in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No.
200.
70. Construct a 12 feet wide combination sidewalk and bicycle path along the
entire frontage. The sidewalk and bicycle path shall be meandering, as approved
by the Director of Planning and Zoning, and constructed with colored Portland
Cement concrete. The admixture shall be Palm Springs Tan, Desert Sand, or
approved equal color by the Engineering Division.
71. 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 clean saw cut
edge of pavement along the entire frontage in accordance with City of Palm
Springs Standard Drawing No. 110 and 330. If an alternative pavement section
is proposed, the proposed pavement section shall be designed by a California
registered Geotechnical Engineer using "R" values from the project site and
submitted to the City Engineer for approval.
AVENIDA CABALLEROS (PUBLIC)
71 A. An application shall be submitted for the vacation of existing public right-of-way
provided for the construction of a "future street" extending westerly of Avenida
Caballeros located approximately 560 feet north of San Rafael Drive, and
existing public right-of-way provided for the future westerly extension of Via San
Dimas. Excess right-of-way shall be vacated to provide for a right-of-way line 30
feet west of the existing centerline of Avenida Caballeros.
71 B. The west side of Avenida Caballeros shall be de-annexed from Parkway
Maintenance District #8 and maintained by the developer's HOA. The developer
shall pay fees to the City necessary to revise the Engineer's report to accomplish
this de-annexation.
1. Remove the existing curb ramps, curb returns, spandrels, cross-gutters, and
asphalt pavement constructed for a "future street" extending westerly of Avenida
Caballeros located approximately 560 feet north of San Rafael Drive, and
constructed for the future westerly extension of Via San Dimas.
2. Construct an 8 inch curb and gutter, 20 feet west of centerline at the location of a
"future street" extending westerly of Avenida Caballeros located approximately
560 feet north of San Rafael Drive, and located at the westerly extension of Via
San Dimas, in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 200.
' 3. Construct a 5 feet wide sidewalk behind the curb at the location of a "future
street" extending westerly of Avenida Caballeros located approximately 560 feet
north of San Rafael Drive, and located at the westerly extension of Via San
Dimas in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 210.
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4. Remove the existing barricade and make appropriate repairs and improvements
necessary to construct and extend Avenida Caballeros onto the proposed '
development.
SUNRISE PARKWAY
76. The following recommendations regarding the construction of the Sunrise
Parkway are, in some cases, inconsistent with the proposed improvements
identified on Tentative Tract Map 31848, specifically as indicated in Section D-D
"Sunrise Parkway" on Sheet 1. The Tentative Tract Map details regarding the
Sunrise Parkway shall be considered as modified by the recommendations
specified by these conditions of approval. The Sunrise Parkway shall be
constructed as a Secondary Thoroughfare with a special street section consisting
of 4 travel lanes and a raised, landscaped median.
77. The alignment shall be revised, or easements shall be reserved on the final map,
such that minimum safe stopping site distance, in accordance with the California
Highway Design Manual, is achieved for a 45 mile per hour design speed
throughout those segments of the Sunrise Parkway with a proposed centerline
radius of 300 feet and 500 feet. Measures to require minimum safe stopping
distance shall be submitted to the City Engineer for review and approval prior to
submittal of street improvement plans for the Sunrise Parkway, and/or the first
Final Map prepared within the development.
78. Dedicate 50 feet to provide the ultimate half street right-of-way width of 50 feet
along that portion extending from the easterly property line and through the right-
of-way transition from Sunrise Way to the Sunrise Parkway.
79. Acquire additional right-of-way east of the east property line (on off-site property)
as necessary to provide a full 100 feet right-of-way for the Sunrise Parkway, from
the end of Sunrise Way and extending west of the east property line.
80. Dedicate 100 feet to provide the ultimate right-of-way width of 100 feet along the
entire frontage, from the easterly property line to Indian Canyon Drive.
81. Construct an 8 inch curb and gutter, 32 feet each side of centerline along the
entire frontage, from Indian Canyon Drive to the existing end of Sunrise Way, in
accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 200,
82. Construct intersection widening and curb tapers as necessary to provide
separate turning lanes (east bound right-turn and west bound left-turn lanes) into
the North Entrance and East Entrance, as approved by the City Engineer.
83. Construct an appropriate transition with curb tapers as necessary to transition
from the northerly end of existing improvements for Sunrise Way to the Sunrise
Parkway, as approved by the City Engineer. A proposal to transition from
Sunrise Way to the Sunrise Parkway shall be submitted to the City Engineer for
review and approval prior to submittal of street improvement plans for the
Sunrise Parkway, and/or the first Final Map prepared within the development. '
84. Construct a 25 feet radius curb return and spandrel at each side of the
intersection of the Sunrise Parkway and the North Entrance and East Entrance in
accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 206.
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' 85. Construct an 8 feet wide cross gutter at the intersection of the Sunrise Parkway
and the North Entrance and East Entrance in accordance with City of Palm
Springs Standard Drawing No. 200 and 206,
86. Construct a 12 feet wide combination sidewalk and bicycle path along the both
sides of the entire frontage. The sidewalk and bicycle path shall be located
adjacent to curb or meandering, as approved by the Director of Planning and
Zoning, and constructed with colored Portland Cement concrete. The admixture
shall be Palm Springs Tan, Desert Sand, or approved equal color by the
Engineering Division.
87. Construct Type A curb ramps at each side of the intersection of the Sunrise
Parkway and the North Entrance and East Entrance, in accordance with City of
Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 212.
88. Construct a 14-feet wide curbed and landscaped median island along the entire
frontage. Provide left turn pockets at the North and East Entrances. The left turn
pockets shall be designed in accordance with Section 405 of the current edition
of the Caltrans Highway Design Manual, as approved by the City Engineer.
Submit landscaping and irrigation system improvement plans for review and
approval by the City Engineer and Director of Planning & Zoning.
89. 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 edge of proposed
gutter (full width) along the entire frontage in accordance with City of Palm
Springs Standard Drawing No. 110. If an alternative pavement section is
proposed, the proposed pavement section shall be designed by a California
registered Geotechnical Engineer using "R" values from the project site and
submitted to the City Engineer for approval.
90. Provide adequate measures for drainage of surface storm water runoff from the
Sunrise Parkway into adjacent landscaped parkways. Intercept and convey
runoff through catch basins and minor storm drain systems to detention basins
within the landscaped parkways in order to accommodate 10-year storm water
runoff, or provide other measures acceptable to the City Engineer to
accommodate surface runoff along the Sunrise Parkway.
AVENIDA CABALLEROS (PRIVATE)
91. Dedicate a private street easement 61 and 66 feet wide as shown on Tentative
Tract Map 31848, and an easement to the City of Palm Springs for service and
emergency vehicles and personnel with right of ingress and egress over the
private street.
92. Construct a wedge curb, meeting City Engineer approval, 30 feet on both
sides of centerline along the entire frontage, with 25 feet radius curb returns and
spandrels (where required) at intersecting on-site streets in accordance with City
of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 206.
93. Construct 6 feet wide cross-gutters at all intersections (where required) in
accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 200 and 206.
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94. Construct a 6 feet wide meandering sidewalk along the east side of the entire '
frontage from the existing northerly end of Avenida Caballeros to Street "G" in
accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 210.
95. Construct a 12-feet wide curbed and landscaped median island at various
locations as shown on Tentative Tract Map 31848.
96. 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, in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard
Drawing No. 110. If an alternative pavement section is proposed, the proposed
pavement section shall be designed by a California registered Geotechnical
Engineer using "R" values from the project site and submitted to the City
Engineer for approval.
ON-SITE (PRIVATE) STREET"A"
97. Dedicate a private street easement 51 feet wide as shown on Tentative
Tract Map 31848, and an easement to the City of Palm Springs for service and
emergency vehicles and personnel with right of ingress and egress over the
private street.
98. Dedicate a 10 feet wide public utility easement along each side of the
private street.
99. Construct a wedge curb, meeting City Engineer approval, 25 feet on both
sides of centerline along the entire frontage, with 25 feet radius curb returns and
spandrels (where required) at intersecting on-site streets in accordance with City
of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 206.
100. Construct 6 feet wide cross-gutters at all intersections (where required)
with a flow line parallel with and 25 feet from the centerline of the intersecting
street in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 200 and
206.
101. Construct a 6 feet wide sidewalk along both sides of Street "A" from the
Sunrise Parkway to the gated entry in accordance with City of Palm Springs
Standard Drawing No. 210.
102. Construct a 10-feet wide curbed and landscaped median island at various
locations as shown on Tentative Tract Map 31848.
103. 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, in accordance with City of Palm Springs
Standard Drawing No. 110. If an alternative pavement section is proposed, the
proposed pavement section shall be designed by a California registered '
Geotechnical Engineer using "R" values from the project site and submitted to
the City Engineer for approval.
ON-SITE (PRIVATE) STREETS "B" THRU "U"
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' 104. Dedicate a private street easement 37 feet wide, and an easement to the
City of Palm Springs for service and emergency vehicles and personnel with right
of ingress and egress over the private streets.
105. Dedicate a 10 feet wide public utility easement along each side of the
private streets.
106. Construct a wedge curb, meeting City Engineer approval, 18 feet on both
sides of centerline along the entire frontage, with 25 feet radius curb returns and
spandrels (where required) at intersecting on-site streets in accordance with City
of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 206.
107. Construct 6 feet wide cross-gutters at all intersections (where required)
with a flow line parallel with and 18 feet from the centerline of the intersecting
street in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 200 and
206.
108. All on-site street "knuckles" and cul-de-sac's shall be constructed in
accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 101 and 104.
109. All on-site streets shall have a minimum centerline radius of 130 feet.
110. Construct a minimum pavement section of 2'/2 inch asphalt concrete pavement
over 4 inch aggregate base with a minimum subgrade of 24 inches at 95%
' relative compaction, or equal, in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard
Drawing No. 110. If an alternative pavement section is proposed, the proposed
pavement section shall be designed by a California registered Geotechnical
Engineer using "R" values from the project site and submitted to the City
Engineer for approval.
SANITARY SEWER
111. Connect all sanitary facilities to the City sewer system.
112. If necessary to provide public sewer service to the easterly portion of the subject
property, construct an extension of the existing 15-inch public sewer main within
the approved alignment for the Sunrise Parkway, extending to the required point
of connection.
113. Construct an 8-inch sewer main within all on-site private streets and connect to
the public sewer main as required to the existing public sewer main in Avenida
Caballeros, San Rafael Drive or Sunrise Way.
114. Dedicate an easement across all private streets , for sewer purposes to the City
of Palm Srings.
115. Submit sewer improvement plans prepared by a Registered Civil Engineer to the
' Engineering Division. The plans shall be approved by the City Engineer prior to
issuance of sewer construction permits.
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116. 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 the '
sewer line(s).
GRADING
117. Submit a Rough Grading Plan prepared by a California registered Civil Engineer
to the Engineering Division for review and approval. A Fugitive Dust Control Plan
shall be prepared by the applicant and/or its grading contractor and submitted to
the Building Department for review and approval. The applicant and/or its
grading contractor shall be required to comply with Chapter 8.50 of the City of
Palm Springs Municipal Code, and shall be required to utilize one or more
"Coachella Valley Best Available Control Measures" as identified in the Coachella
Valley Fugitive Dust Control Handbook for each fugitive dust source such that the
applicable performance standards are met. The applicant's or its contractor's
Fugitive Dust Control Plan shall be prepared by staff that has completed the
South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) Coachella Valley Fugitive
Dust Control Class. The applicant and/or its grading contractor shall provide the
Building Department with current and valid Certificate(s) of Completion from
AQMD for staff, that have completed the required training. For information on
attending a Fugitive Dust Control Class and information on the Coachella Valley
Fugitive Dust Control Handbook and related "PM10" Dust Control issues, please
contact Elio Torrealba at AQMD at (909) 396-3752, or at etorrealba@AQMD.gov.
A Fugitive Dust Control Plan, in conformance with the Coachella Valley Fugitive
Dust Control Handbook, shall be submitted to and approved by the Building '
Department prior to approval of the Grading plan. The Grading Plan shall be
approved by the City Engineer prior to issuance of any grading or building
permits.
The first submittal of the Grading Plan shall include the following information:
Copy of signed Conditions of Approval from Planning Department; Copy of Site
Plan stamped approved and signed by the Planning Department; Copy of current
Title Report; Copy of Soils Report; and a copy of the associated Hydrology
Study/Report.
118. Drainage swales 3 feet wide and 6 inches deep shall be provided adjacent to all
curbs and sidewalks to keep nuisance water from entering the adjacent streets.
119. A National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) storm water permit,
issued from the California Regional Water Quality Control Board (Phone No. 760-
346-7491) is required for the proposed development. A copy of the executed
permit shall be provided to the City Engineer prior to approval of the Grading
Plan.
120. In accordance with City of Palm Springs Municipal Code, Section 8.60.025 (c), a
cash bond of two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) per acre shall be posted with the
City for dust control purposes associated with grading activities on the property.
121. A soils report prepared by a California registered Geotechnical Engineer shall be '
required for and incorporated as an integral part of the grading plan for the
proposed development. A copy of the soils report shall be submitted to the
Building Department and to the Engineering Division prior to approval of the
Grading Plan.
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' 122. Contact the Building Department to get information regarding the preparation of
the PM-10 (dust control) plan.
123. 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 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) prior to approval of the Grading Plan. The
California Department of Food and Agriculture office is located at 73-710 Fred
Waring Drive, Palm Desert (Phone: 760-776-8208).
DRAINAGE
124. Accept all storm water runoff passing through and falling onto the site and
conduct all storm water runoff to approved drainage structures as described in
the Preliminary Hydrology Report for the "Palm Springs Village Tract Map No.
31848", prepared by Mainiero, Smith and Associates, originally dated October
16, 2003. The Hydrology Report shall be finalized to include catch basin sizing,
storm drainpipe sizing, and retention/detention basin sizing calculations and
other specifications for construction of required on-site storm drainage
improvements.
125. Submit storm drain improvement plans for all on-site storm drainage system
facilities for review and approval by the City Engineer.
126. The project is subject to flood control and drainage implementation fees and/or
construction of drainage facilities in accordance with the approved Master
Drainage Plan for the Palm Springs Area. The acreage drainage fee at the
present time is $6,511 per acre per Resolution No. 15189 and shall be paid prior
to issuance of building permits. The developer may receive credit toward
drainage acreage fees otherwise due with regard to the estimated cost of the
construction of Storm Drain Line 3 Laterals 3B, 3C, and 3D. Coordination with
Riverside County Flood Control District (RCFC) shall be required to determine
credit for deletion of previously Master Planned storm drain facilities, and to
determine that the proposed on-site storm drainage system provides an
acceptable alternative to the construction of the Master Planned storm drain
facilities. If required as a condition of credit for storm drainage implementation
fees, a cooperative agreement between the developer, the City of Palm Springs,
and RCFC shall be established to identify the specific credit for storm drainage
implementation fees related to the deletion of Laterals 3B, 3C, and 3E from the
Master Drainage Plan. Collection of storm drainage implementation fees shall
continue to be required, however, for future construction of Master Planned storm
drain facilities adjacent to the project, including Storm Drain Line 3, Lateral 3A
and Lateral 3E.
' 127. Construct required drainage improvements, including but not limited to catch
basins, storm drain lines, and outlet structures, for drainage of on-site streets into
retention basins, as described in a final Hydrology Report for Tentative Tract Map
31848 as approved by the City Engineer.
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128. All on-site storm drain systems shall be privately maintained by a Homeowners
Association and or Golf Course owner. Provisions for maintenance of the on-site '
storm drain systems shall be included in Codes, Covenants and Restrictions
(CC&R's) for this project, and shall be provided to the City Engineer for review
and approval prior to approval of the final map.
GENERAL
129. Any utility trenches or other excavations within existing asphalt concrete
pavement of off-site streets required by the proposed development shall be
backfilled and repaired in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard
Drawing No. 115.
130. All proposed utility lines shall be installed underground.
131. All existing utilities shall be shown on the improvement plans. The existing and
proposed service laterals shall be shown from the main line to the property line.
132. The original improvement plans prepared for the proposed development and
approved by the City Engineer shall be documented with record drawing "as-
built" information and returned to the Engineering Division prior to issuance of a
certificate of occupancy. Any modifications or changes to approved improvement
plans shall be submitted to the City Engineer for approval prior to construction.
133. In accordance with Chapter 8.04.401 of the City of Palm Springs Municipal Code, '
all existing overhead electrical lines of thirty-five thousand volts or less and
overhead service drop conductors, and all gas, telephone, television cable
service, and similar service wires or lines, which are on-site, adjacent to, and/or
transecting the property, shall be installed underground unless specific
restrictions are shown in General Orders 95 and 128 of the California Public
Utilities Commission, and service requirements published by the utilities.
134. Nothing shall be constructed or planted in the corner cut-off area of any
driveway or intersection which does or will exceed the height required to maintain
an appropriate sight distance per City of Palm Springs Zoning Code Section
93.02.00, D.
135. All proposed trees within the public right-of-way and within 10 feet of the public
sidewalk and/or curb shall have City approved deep root barriers installed per
City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 904.
MAP
136. A Final Map shall be prepared by a California registered Land Surveyor or
qualified Civil Engineer and submitted to the Engineering Division for review and
approval. A 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 Division as part of the first review of the Final Map. The Final '
Map shall be approved by the City Council prior to issuance of building permits.
In the event the Tentative Tract Map is phased into multiple Final Maps, the
developer shall submit appropriate security for construction of all required off-site
public street improvements with the first Final Map submitted for approval.
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137. Abandonment of record easements across the property shall be performed in
conjunction with or prior to approval of a final map. The easements, identified as
an easement to Southern California Edison recorded December 14, 1948, in
Book 1035, Page 417; and an easement to Southern California Edison recorded
as Document No. 72-160821, shall be extinguished, quit-claimed, relocated or
abandoned to facilitate development of the subject property. Without evidence of
the abandonment of these easements, proposed individual lots encumbered by
these existing record easements are rendered unbuildable, until such time as
these easements are removed of record and are not an encumbrance to the
affected lots.
TRAFFIC
138. The original traffic impact study titled 'Palm Springs Village Planned
Development District Traffic Impact Study," prepared by Endo Engineering dated
September 2003 (as amended) shall be revised to address the additional access
point into the development (the West Entrance) on Indian Canyon Drive.
Modifications, additions and deletions to the traffic impact measures outlined in
the original study (as previously amended) shall be required, as reviewed and
approved by the City Engineer. The revised traffic impact study shall be
submitted to the City Engineer for review and approval prior to submittal of
improvement plans and/or a final map associated with the development.
139. Submit traffic striping and signage plans prepared by a California registered Civil
Engineer to the Engineering Division for review and approval. All required traffic
striping and signage improvements shall be completed in conjunction with
required street improvements.
140. Install street name signs at each street intersection in accordance with City of
Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 620-625.
141. Furnish and install a 9500-lumen high-pressure sodium vapor safety
street light with glare shield on a marbelite pole on the southwest corner of the
Sunrise Parkway and the East Entrance. The developer shall coordinate with
Southern California Edison for required permits and work orders necessary to
provide electrical service to the street light.
142. A 30 inch "STOP" sign and standard "STOP BAR" and "STOP LEGEND" shall be
installed in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 620-625
at on-site street intersections as required by the City Engineer.
143. The following mitigation measures, as determined by the report titled `Palm
Springs Village Planned Development District Traffic Impact Study," prepared by
Endo Engineering dated September 2003 (as amended) shall be addressed as
follows:
A. Design and install a traffic signal at the Indian Canyon Drive and Sunrise
' Parkway intersection. Installation of the traffic signal shall be required in
conjunction with the complete extension of the Sunrise Parkway from Sunrise
Way to Indian Canyon Drive; or, shall be required in conjunction with construction
of the Sunrise Parkway from Indian Canyon Drive to the North Entrance and
issuance of the 100th certificate of occupancy within the development. The
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developer may request preparation of a Reimbursement Agreement, which may
allow for reimbursement of up to 82.9% of the total cost to design and install the '
traffic signal. If requesting a Reimbursement Agreement, the developer shall
submit a $2,000 deposit for preparation of the Reimbursement Agreement by the
City Attorney, and shall be subject to actual costs required for its preparation.
B. Install traffic striping improvements at the Avenida Caballeros and San
Rafael Drive intersection to provide a south bound left-turn lane, south bound
through/right-turn lane, additional west bound through lane, north bound left-turn
lane, and north bound through/right-turn lane. Traffic striping shall be installed in
conjunction with the extension of Avenida Caballeros through the proposed
development.
C. Provide a northbound left-turn lane and northbound right-turn lane at the
North Entrance and Sunrise Parkway; including a north bound stop control.
D. Provide an eastbound left-turn lane and eastbound right-turn lane at the
East Entrance and Sunrise Parkway; including an east bound stop control.
E. Payment in an amount equal to 44.7% of the cost to design and install a
traffic signal at the intersection of San Rafael Drive and Sunrise Way shall be
made to the City. Payment shall be reimbursed to others responsible for the
design and installation of the traffic signal, in accordance with the terms of a
Reimbursement Agreement between the City and the responsible parties.
Payment shall be made within 30 days notice to the developer. '
F. Payment in an amount equal to 15.5% of the estimated cost to construct
an additional southbound left-turn lane at the Sunrise Way and Vista Chino
intersection shall be made to the City. An engineer's estimate for the
construction of the required improvement shall be submitted to the City Engineer
for review and approval prior to approval of a Final Map. Payment shall be made
prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
G. Payment in an amount equal to 11.0% of the cost to construct an
additional northbound right-turn lane and southbound left-turn lane at the Farrell
Drive and Vista Chino intersection shall be made to the City. An engineer's
estimate for the construction of the required improvement shall be submitted to
the City Engineer for review and approval prior to approval of a Final Map.
Payment shall be made prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
144. A minimum of 48 inches of sidewalk clearance shall be provided around all street
furniture, fire hydrants and other aboveground facilities for ADA accessibility.
145. All damaged, destroyed, or modified pavement legends and striping associated
with the proposed development shall be replaced as required by the City
Engineer prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
146. 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.
This property is subject to the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee, which shall
be paid prior to issuance of building permits.