HomeMy WebLinkAbout21328 - RESOLUTIONS - 7/6/2005 RESOLUTION NO. 21328
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CASE 5.1037
TTM33161-AN APPLICATION BY SHERMAN
ASSOCIATES FOR A TENTATIVE TRACT MAP AND
PRELIMINARY PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, TO
SUBDIVIDE 5.95 ACRES INTO 32 LOTS FOR FUTURE
CONSTRUCTION OF 32 DETACHED RESIDENCES,
LOCATED BETWEEN LAS VEGAS ROAD AND RADIO
ROAD WEST OF INDIAN CANYON DRIVE, ZONE R2,
SECTION 34, APN 669-441-013.
WHEREAS, Sherman Associates ("Applicant") has filed an application with the
City pursuant to Section 9.62 of the Municipal Code, Section 94.03.00 of the
Zoning Ordinance and Section 92.25.00 of the Zoning Ordinance for a Tentative
Tract Map, Planned Development District to allow the construction of 32
detached single family residences, a private street and pavement, and a mini-
park located between Radio Road and Las Vegas Road west of Indian Canyon
Drive, Zone R-2, Section 34, APN 669441013; and
WHEREAS, a neighborhood meeting was held by the applicant with staff
attendance at the James O. Jesse Community Center on May 10, 2005; and
WHEREAS, notice of public hearing of the Planning Commission of the City of
Palm Springs to consider the application for Case 5.1037, PD-309 and
TTM33161 was given in accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, on June 8, 2005, a public hearing on the project was held by the
Planning Commission in accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, on June 8, 2005, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm
Springs voted to recommend approval of the project; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has carefully reviewed and considered all
of the evidence presented in connection with the hearing on the project including,
but not limited to, the staff report, and all written and oral testimony presented;
and
WHEREAS, notice of the public hearing of the City Council of the City of Palm
Springs to consider Case 5.1037, PD 309, and Tentative Tract map 33161 was
given in accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, on July 6, 2005 a public hearing on the application for Case 5.1037,
PD 309, and Tentative Tract Map 33161 was held by the City Council in
accordance with applicable law; and
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WHEREAS, the City Council has carefully reviewed and considered all of the ,
evidence presented in connection with the hearing on the project including, but
not limited to, the staff report, and all written and oral testimony presented.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS HEREBY DOES
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: Pursuant to CEQA, the City Council finds as follows:
The Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration adequately
addresses the general setting of the project, its potentially significant
impacts, and the mitigation measures related to each significant effect for
the proposed project.
The City Council further finds that with the adoption of proposed Mitigated
Negative Declaration. With the mitigated potentially significant
environmental impacts resulting from this project will be reduced to a level
of insignificance.
Section 2: Pursuant to Section 94.02.00 of the Zoning Ordinance:
a. That the use applied for at the location set forth in the application is
properly one for which a conditional use permit is authorized by this ,
Zoning Code;
b. The proposed density does not exceed the General Plan requirements.
c. That the use is necessary or desirable for the development of the
community, is in harmony with the various elements or objectives of the
general plan, and is not detrimental to existing uses or to future uses
specifically permitted in the zone in which the proposed use is to be
located;
d. That the site for the intended use is adequate in size and shape to
accommodate such use, including yards, setbacks, walls or fences,
landscaping and other features required in order to adjust such use to
those existing or permitted future uses of land in the neighborhood;
e. That 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 is serviced by a collector street (Radio Road) and a
local street (Las Vegas Road) that has the capacity to carry the type and '
quantity of traffic expected to be generated by the residential and
commercial uses.
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f. That the conditions to be imposed and shown on the approved site plan
are deemed necessary to protect the public health, safety and general
welfare and may include minor modification of the zone's property
development standards.
The conditions of approval imposed are necessary to protect the public
health, safety and general welfare.
Section 3 Pursuant to Zoning Ordinance Section 94.03.00, the City Council finds
that:
a. The detached single family residential is a permitted use in the R2
zone in conformity with the required findings and conditions as set forth
in the zoning ordinance, the General Plan and sound community
development.
b. A full range of development standards is established appropriate to the
orderly development of the site which shall include the following:
Table 2.0 --Zone R2 and Proposed Development Standards
Development R2 Development Standards Proposed
Standards
Lot area 20,000 5624 sq. ft.-8314 sq. ft.
Minimum Width Interior-130 feet 60 ft. -105 ft.
Corner-140 feet
Reversed corner-145 feet
Culdesac-130 feet
Minimum Depth 150 feet 64 ft.-126 ft.
Front Yard 25 feet 42 ft.-5 ft.
Side Yard 10 ft. minimum 19 ft.-5 ft
Rear Yard 10 ft minimum-Lots backing on R1-min. of 15 18 ft.-12 ft.
ft.
Lots backing on commercial/industrial 10 ft.-5 ft.
requires a min. 20 ft.
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Lot Coverage 50% usable landscaped open 57% whole property '
space (OS) and outdoor living and recreation Average 68% OS per lot
areas required.
Structures exceeding 18 ft. in height and 1 Average 31%
story, lot coverage no more than 30% of Lots 5,11,14,15,18,19,
total area. 20,22,24,26,29,30,31,
and 32 exceed
30% lot coverage.
Minimum Lot A - 2,131 sq. ft.
Dwelling Size Lot B - 1,674 sq. ft.
Lot C - 2,245 sq. ft.
Density 3,000 sq. ft. per dwelling unit 32 Proposed
Bldg. Height Maximum 24 ft. and 2 stories Lot A-19.6 feet TOP
Lot B - 22 feet TOP
Lot C - 15 feet TOP
Distance between 15 ft. when residential is adjacent and
buildings parallel to each other. Min. distance
between 10 ft. — 80 ft.
bldgs. on opposite sides of an interior court
shall be 30 ft. '
Guest Parking None listed 6 guest spaces
Distance from
pools to 5 feet 5 feet
wall
c. This Planned Development District is established through application
of the property owner in accordance with the public hearing procedures
as set forth in Section 94.02.00(B), the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act, and the approval of preliminary and final
development plans.
d. Development of this Planned Development District shall be subject to
the requirements of section 94.03.00 and shall conform to the
specifications of the final development plan as approved by the City
Council.
e. The approval of the preliminary development plans constitutes
approval of the preliminary Planned Development District, which shall
be incorporated into and become a part of the Final Planned
Development District
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f. The applicant shall submit final development plans for review by the
Architectural Advisory Committee and the Planning Commission. Final
plans shall be substantially in conformance with the approved
preliminary plan and shall incorporate all modifications and conditions
made to the preliminary development plan made by the Planning
Commission and City Council, and shall be submitted with the final
development plan checklist provided by the Department of Planning
Services.
ADOPTED THIS 6th day of July, 2005.
David H. Ready, City, rigger
ATTEST:
es Thompson, City Clerk
l/
1 CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss.
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS )
I, JAMES THOMPSON, City Clerk of the City of Palm Springs, hereby certify that
Resolution No. 21328 is a full, true and correct copy, and was duly adopted at a regular
meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs on July 6, 2005, by the following
vote:
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Pougnet, Councilmember Mills,
Mayor Pro Tern McCulloch and Mayor Oden.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
a'tnes Thompson, City Clerk
ity of Palm Springs, California
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL '
CASE 5.1037 PD-309
TTM33161
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
SHERMAN ASSOCIATES
VISTA SAN JACINTO
JULY 6, 2005
Before final acceptance of the project, all conditions listed below shall be completed to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer, the Director of Planning Services, 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.
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 Tentative Tract Map 33161 and Case
5.1037— Planned Development District 309. 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.
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3. That the property owner(s) and successors and assignees in interest shall maintain
and repair the improvements including and without limitation sidewalks, bikeways,
parkways, 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 sole expense. This condition shall be included in the recorded covenant
agreement for the property if required by the City.
4. 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.
5. 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. The fee shall be collected by the
Planning Services Department.
E3. The Project will bring additional residents to the community. The City's existing
public safety and recreation services, including police protection, criminal justice, fire
protection and suppression, ambulance, paramedic, and other safety services and
recreation, library, cultural services are near capacity. Accordingly, the City may
determine to form a Community Services District under the authority of Government
Code Section 53311 et. seq., or other appropriate statutory or municipal authority.
Developer agrees to support the formation of such assessment district and shall
waive any right to protest, provided that the amount of such assessment shall be
established through appropriate study and shall not exceed $500 annually with a
consumer price index escalator. The district shall be formed prior to sale of any lots
or a covenant agreement shall be recorded against each parcel, permitting
incorporation of the parcel in the district.
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CC&R's '
7. 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
Services 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, shall require maintenance of all property in a
good condition and in accordance with all ordinances,
8. The applicant shall submit to the City of Palm Springs, a deposit in the amount of
$2,000, for the review of the CC&R's by the City Attorney. A $250 filing fee shall also
be paid to the City Planning Department for administrative review purposes.
Cultural Resources
9. 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.
10.The project area has the possibility of buried resources. A Native American Monitor '
shall be present during all ground-disturbing activities.
a) 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 Services 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.
b) 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
12. Final landscaping, irrigation, exterior lighting, and fencing plans shall be
submitted for approval by the Department of Planning Services, Department of
Public Works, and Department of Parks and Recreation, prior to issuance of a
building permit. Landscape plans shall be approved by the Riverside County
Agricultural Commissioner's Office prior to submittal. All landscaping located
within the public right of way or within community facilities districts must be
approved by the Public Works Director and the Director of Parks and Recreation.
13. The wall on Radio Road shall have a staggered 50-75% movement which will
allow more pockets for free movement and landscape plantings including trees.
14. An exterior lighting plan in accordance with Zoning Ordinance Section 93.21.00,
Outdoor Lighting Standards, shall be submitted for review and approval by the
Director of Planning & 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.
No lighting of the hillside is permitted.
15. Approved Development Standards are as follows:
Development Standards Proposed
Lot area 5624 sq. ft.-8314 sq. ft.
Minimum Width 60 ft. -105 ft.
Minimum Depth 64 ft.-126 ft.
Front Yard 42 ft.-5 ft.
Side Yard 19 ft.-5 ft
Rear Yard 18 ft.-12 ft.
10 ft.-5 ft.
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Lot Coverage 57% whole property '
Average 68% Open Space per lot.
Average Lot Coverage 31%.
Lots
5,11,14,15,18,19,20,22,24,26,29,3
0,31, and 32 exceed 30% lot
coverage.
Minimum Dwelling Size Lot A - 2,131 sq. ft.
Lot B - 1,674 sq. ft.
Lot C - 2,245 sq. ft.
Density 32 Proposed
Building Height Lot A -19.6 feet TOP
Lot B - 22 feet TOP
Lot C - 15 feet TOP
Distance between buildings
10 ft. — 80 ft. ,
Guest Parking 6 guest spaces
Distance from pools to wall 5 feet
GENERAL CONDITIONS/CODE REQUIREMENTS
16. Commencement of the Tract Map under this Tentative Tract Map shall be within
two (2) years from the effective date of approval. The Planning Commission
upon demonstration of good cause may grant extensions of time.
17. The Planned Development District approval shall be valid for a period of six
months (6) months. The Planning Commission upon demonstration of good
cause may grant extensions of time.
18. Commencement of the construction shall be within two (2) years from the
effective date of approval of the Final Planned Development. The Planning
Commission upon demonstration of good cause may grant extensions of time.
19. If the use of the subject property is ever changed, the City reserves the right to
modify or revoke this Tentative Tract Map and/or Planned Development District
application. '
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20. The project is subject to the City of Palm Springs Water Efficient Landscape
Ordinance. The applicant shall submit an application for Final Landscape
Document Package to the Director of Planning and 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. The
Planning Commission prior to issuance of building permits shall submit a detailed
sign program for review and approval.
24. All awnings shall be maintained and periodically cleaned.
25. 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.
26. 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. Scuppers are an allowed feature.
27. Perimeter walls shall be designed, installed and maintained in compliance with
the corner cutback requirements as required in Section 9302.00.D.
28. 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.
29. The street address numbering/lettering shall not exceed eight inches in height.
30. 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.
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31. Submit plans meeting City standard for approval on the proposed trash and ,
recyclable materials enclosure prior to issuance of a building permit.
32. Details of pool fencing (material and color) and equipment area shall be
submitted with final landscape plan.
33. No sirens, outside paging or any type of signalization will be permitted, except
approved alarm systems.
34. No outside storage of any kind shall be permitted except as approved as a part of
the proposed plan.
35. Vehicles associated with the operation of the proposed development including
company vehicles or employee's vehicles shall not be permitted to park off the
proposed building site unless a parking management plan has been approved.
36. 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.
37. 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.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
38. Developer shall comply with Section II of Chapter 8.04 of the Palm Springs
Municipal Code.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT
39. Prior to any construction on-site, all appropriate permits must be secured.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Residential Smoke Detector Installation: Provide Residential Smoke Detectors.
Detectors shall receive their primary power from the building wiring, and shall be
equipped with a battery backup. (310.9.1.3 CBC) In new construction, detectors shall
be interconnected so that operation of any smoke detector causes the alarm in all
smoke detectors within the dwelling to sound. (2-2.2.1 NFPA 72) Provide a note on the '
plans showing this requirement.
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Premises Identification: Approved numbers or addresses shall be provided for all new
and existing buildings in such a position as to be plainly visible and legible from the
street or road fronting the property. (901.4.4 CFC)
Minimum Access Road Dimensions: Provide a minimum 20 feet unobstructed width. If
parking on one side of the access road is desired, provide an additional 8 foot wide
parking lane with opposing curb marked red with appropriate signage for a total 28 foot
width. If parking on both sides of the access road is desired, provide an 8 foot wide
parking lane on each side of the access road for a total 36 foot width. (902.2.2.1 CFC)
Reduced Roadway Width: Areas with reduced roadway width (such as entry and exit
gates, entry and exit approach roads, traffic calming areas) that are under 36 feet wide
require red painted curb to maintain minimum 20 foot clear width. Red curb shall be
stenciled "NO PARKING" and "FIRE LANE" with white paint. (901.4 CFC)
Water Systems and Hydrants: Underground water mains and fire hydrants shall be
installed, completed, tested and in service prior to the time when combustible materials
are delivered to the construction site. (903 CFC). Prior to final approval of the
installation, contractor shall submit a completed Contractor's Material and Test
Certificate to the fire department. (9-2.1 NFPA 24)
Operational Fire Hydrants: An operational fire hydrant(s) shall be installed within 250' of
all combustible construction. No landscape planting, walls, or fencing are permitted
within 3 feet of fire hydrants, except groundcover plantings.
Fire Flow: The required fire flow for this project is 1000 gallons per minute.
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ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT ,
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
JULY 6, 2005
The Engineering Division recommends that if this application is approved, such
approval is subject to the following conditions being completed in compliance
with City standards and ordinances.
Before final acceptance of the project, all conditions listed below shall be
completed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
STREETS
1. Any improvements within the public 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 Division. The plan(s) shall be approved by the City Engineer prior to
issuance of any grading or building permits.
RADIO ROAD '
3. Dedicate an additional right-of-way of 3 feet along the entire frontage of the
subject property.
4. Construct a 6 inch curb and gutter, 25 feet north of centerline along the entire
frontage in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 200.
5. Construct a minimum pavement section of 3 inches asphalt concrete pavement
over 6 inches crushed miscellaneous 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 with City of Palm Springs
Standard Drawing No. 110 and 310. 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.
LAS VEGAS ROAD
6. Construct two 32 feet wide driveway approaches in accordance with City of Palm
Springs Standard Drawing No. 205, at the locations as shown on the approved
Tentative Tract Map. The easterly entry shall be aligned with El Dorado ,
Boulevard.
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7. The entries shall not be gated. Insufficient space is provided for safe turn-around
of vehicles unable to enter the project.
8. Construct a Type C curb ramp meeting current California State Accessibility
standards on each side of the two driveway approaches in accordance with City
of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 214.
9. Construct a 5 feet wide sidewalk behind the curb along the entire frontage in
accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 210. The sidewalk
may be meandering. If a meandering sidewalk is proposed, easements for
pedestrian and sidewalk purposes shall be granted for portions of the
meandering sidewalk that leave the public right-of-way.
10. All broken or off grade street improvements shall be repaired or replaced.
ON-SITE PRIVATE STREET
'11. Lot "A", as shown on the Tentative Tract Map, shall be revised to delete those
portions of the proposed retention basin/drainage areas from the on-site private
street lot. Separate Lots (i.e. Lots "B" and "C") shall be created for the retention
basin/drainage areas.
'12. Dedicate easements extending from back of curb to back of curb to the City of
Palm Springs for public utility and sewer purposes, and for service and
emergency vehicles and personnel, over the private street.
'13. A Homeowners Association shall enter into a reciprocal access agreement with
the property owner(s) for those portions of the lots being used for common/open
space purposes (i.e. on-site streets and/or parking spaces). Provisions for
reciprocal access shall be included in Covenants, Conditions, 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.
114. Easements for on-site streets and parking spaces to be considered as part of the
common/open space to be maintained by a Homeowners Association shall be
reserved on the final map.
115. The on-site private street shall consist of a minimum 24 feet wide two-way travel
way. Provisions for drainage of the on-site private street, including approved
wedge curbs and cross-gutters shall be provided to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer.
16. Construct a minimum pavement section of 2'/z inches asphalt concrete pavement
over 4 inches crushed miscellaneous base with a minimum subgrade of 24
inches at 95% relative compaction, or equal. If an alternative pavement section is
proposed, the proposed pavement section shall be designed by a California
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registered Geotechnical Engineer using "R" values from the project site and '
submitted to the City Engineer for approval.
17. Parking shall be prohibited along the private street except for designated parking
areas.
SANITARY SEWER
18. All sanitary facilities shall be connected to the public sewer system. New laterals
shall not be connected at manholes.
19. The on-site sewer system shall be publicly maintained. Construct an 8 inch
V.C.P. public sewer main across the entire private street frontage and as
necessary to provide sewer service to the proposed development, and connect to
the existing public sewer system in Las Vegas Road. All sewer mains
constructed by the applicant and to become part of the public sewer system shall
be televised prior to acceptance of the sewer system for maintenance by the
City.
20. Submit sewer improvement plans prepared by a Registered Civil Engineer to the
Engineering Division. The plan(s) shall be approved by the City Engineer prior to
issuance of any grading or building permits.
GRADING '
21. Submit a Precise Grading Plan prepared by a California registered Civil Engineer
or qualified Architect to the Engineering Division for review and approval. The
Precise Grading Plan shall be approved by the City Engineer prior to issuance of
grading permit.
A Fugitive Dust Control Plan shall be prepared by the applicant and/or its grading
contractor and submitted to the Engineering Division 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 Engineering Division 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
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conformance with the Coachella Valley Fugitive Dust Control Handbook, shall be
submitted to and approved by the Engineering Division prior to approval of the
Grading plan.
The first submittal of the Grading Plan shall include the following information: a
copy of final approved conformed copy of Conditions of Approval; a copy of a
final approved conformed copy of the Site Plan; a copy of current Title Report; a
copy of Soils Report; and a copy of the associated Hydrology Study/Report.
22. Drainage swales shall be provided adjacent to all curbs to keep nuisance water
from entering the adjacent streets.
23. A National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) stormwater 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 a Grading Plan.
24. In accordance with City of Palm Springs Municipal Code, Section 8.50.025 (c),
the developer shall post with the City a cash bond of two thousand dollars
($2,000.00) per disturbed acre for mitigation measures for erosion/blowsand
relating to this property and development.
25. 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.
26. 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
27. All stormwater runoff passing through and falling onto the site shall be accepted
and conveyed to a new drainage system to be constructed as part of the
development. An on-site retention and other storm drainage facilities approved
by the City Engineer shall be required, as outlined in the preliminary hydrology
study for Tentative Tract Map No. 33161, prepared by MSA Consulting, Inc.,
revised May 13, 2005.
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28. Construct drainage improvements, including but not limited to catch basins, '
storm drain lines, and outlet structures, for drainage of on-site streets into on-site
retention basins, as described in a final hydrology study for Tentative Tract Map
33161, as approved by the City Engineer. The preliminary hydrology study for
Tentative Tract Map 33161 shall be amended to include catch basin sizing, storm
drain pipe sizing, and retention basin sizing calculations and other specifications
for construction of required on-site storm drainage improvements.
29. Provisions for the interception of nuisance water from entering adjacent streets
from the project site shall be provided through the use of a minor storm drain
system that collects and conveys nuisance water to landscape or parkway areas
or to on-site retention basins, and in only a stormwater runoff condition, pass
runoff directly to the street through parkway or under sidewalk drains.
30. The project is subject to flood control and drainage implementation fees. The
acreage drainage fee at the present time is $6,511.00 per acre per Resolution
No. 15189. Fees shall be paid prior to issuance of a building permit.
31. Separate lots shall be shown on the final map for those areas to be used as
retention basin/drainage areas.
GENERAL ,
32. 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. The developer shall be responsible for removing, grinding,
paving and/or overlaying existing asphalt concrete pavement of off-site streets as
required by and at the discretion of the City Engineer, including additional
pavement repairs to pavement repairs made by utility companies for utilities
installed for the benefit of the proposed development (i.e. Desert Water Agency,
Southern California Edison, Southern California Gas Company, Time Warner,
Verizon, etc.). Multiple excavations, trenches, and other street cuts within
existing asphalt concrete pavement of off-site streets required by the proposed
development may require complete grinding and asphalt concrete overlay of the
affected off-site streets, at the discretion of the City Engineer. The pavement
condition of the existing off-site streets shall be returned to a condition equal to or
better than existed prior to construction of the proposed development.
33. All proposed utility lines shall be installed underground.
34. 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. ,
35. The original improvement plans prepared for the proposed development and
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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.
36. In accordance with Chapter 8.04.401 of the City of Palm Springs Municipal Code,
all existing and proposed 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, abutting, and/or
transecting, 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. The existing overhead utilities
across the west property line and running easterly from the west property line
approximately 390 feet, meet the requirement to be installed underground. A
detailed plan approved by the owner(s) of the affected utilities depicting all above
ground facilities in the area of the project to be undergrounded, shall be
submitted to the Engineering Division prior to approval of any grading plan.
37. Nothing shall be constructed or planted in the corner cut-off area of any driveway
which does or will exceed the height required to maintain an appropriate sight
distance per City of Palm Springs Zoning Code Section 93.02.00, D.
:I8. 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
39. 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 review of the Map. The Final Map shall
be approved by the City Council prior to issuance of building permits.
40. Easements for flood control and drainage purposes shall be reserved across
those portions of the property to be used as retention basins, limiting the use of
these portions of the property for flood control and drainage purposes in
perpetuity, and restricting any and all encroachments, construction or
improvements therein. Provisions for maintenance of the flood control retention
basins shall be included in Covenants, Conditions, 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.
TRAFFIC
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Pay to the City of Palm Springs the fair share contribution towards the '
construction of a traffic signal at the intersection of Indian Canyon Drive and
Tramview Road. The fair share contribution has been determined as 0.43% by
the Traffic Impact Study Update for Tentative Tract Map 33161, prepared by
Endo Engineering, dated January 26, 2005. The developer shall post payment of
$650.00 to the City of Palm Springs prior to approval of a final map.
41. Pay to the City of Palm Springs the fair share contribution towards the
construction of a traffic signal at the intersection of Indian Canyon Drive and
Sunrise Parkway. The fair share contribution has been determined as 0.62% by
the Traffic Impact Study for Tentative Tract Map 33161, prepared by Endo
Engineering, dated January 26, 2005. The developer shall post payment of
$924.00 to the City of Palm Springs prior to approval of a final map.
42. Install street name signs at the two intersections of the on-site private street and
Las Vegas Road in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing Nos.
620 through 625.
43. Install a 30 inch stop sign, stop bar, and "STOP" legend for traffic exiting the
development at the two intersections of the on-site private street and Las Vegas
Road in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing Nos, 620-625.
44. 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.
45. This property is subject to the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee which shall
be paid prior to issuance of building permit.