HomeMy WebLinkAbout21368 - RESOLUTIONS - 7/20/2005 RESOLUTION NO. 21368
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE
TRACT MAP 33577 TO CREATE A CONDOMINIUM MAP
OF APPROXIMATELY 2.7 ACRES TO THE CONSTRUCT
24 RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUMS LOCATED ON
AVENIDA CABALLEROS, ZONE HR, SECTION 14, APN
508-034-008
WHEREAS, Alejo Caballeros II, LLC ("Applicant") has filed an application with the City
Pursuant to Section 9.62 of the Municipal Code, Section 6.1.5 of Section 14 Specific
Plan, and Section 92.05.00 of the Zoning Ordinance for a Tentative Tract Map to create
a residential condominium map of approximately 2.7 acres for the construction of 24
residential condominiums ("Project), located on Avenida Caballeros, Zone HR, Section
14, APN 508034008; and
WHEREAS, the project will follow the development and design guidelines and
requirements of the Section 14 Specific Plan; and
WHEREAS, notice of the public hearing of the Planning Commission of the City of Palm
Springs to consider the application for Case TTM33577 was given in accordance with
applicable law; and
WHEREAS, Case 3.2697 approval is subject to the approval of TTM33577 by the City
Council and the final Tract Map 33577 by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, on May 25, 2005, a public hearing on the project was held and approved by
the; Planning Commission in accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, on July 20, 2005, a public hearing on the Tentative Tract Map was held by
the City Council in accordance with applicable law; 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, and all written and oral testimony presented.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS DOES HEREBY RESOLVE
AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: Pursuant to CEQA, the City Council finds that TTM 33577 is categorically
exempt from environmental assessment per Section 15332 (In-Fill Project) of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
(a) The project is consistent with the General Plan and the Section 14 Specific Plan,
with the incorporation of the Conditions of Approval (Exhibit A).
(b) The project is within the City limits, is less than five acres in gross lot area, and is
substantially surrounded by urban uses.
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(c) The subject site has no value as habitat to endangered, rare, or threatened '
species.
(d) Approval of the project will not result in any significant effects relating to traffic,
noise, air quality, or water quality.
(e) The subject property is served by all required utilities and public services.
Section 2: Pursuant to Government Code Section 66474 (Subdivision Map Act), the
City Council finds that with the incorporation of those conditions attached in Exhibit A:
1. The proposed Tentative Map is consistent with applicable general and specific
plans.
The proposed project is consistent with the General Plan. The General Plan
designation for the site is H43/30, High Density Residential. The General Plan
allows up to 79 dwelling units on the project site. The applicant is proposing 24
dwelling units; therefore the proposed project is consistent with the General Plan.
2. 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 Planning Commission 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 the Section 14 Specific Plan. All street,
drainage, and utilities improvements will be constructed to the standards of the
General Plan, Section 14 Specific Plan, and Conditions of Approval associated
with TTM 33577.
3. The site is physically suitable for the type and density of development
contemplated by the proposed subdivision.
The project proposes the creation of a residential condominium map of
approximately 2.66 acres. The proposed development is under the maximum
allowable density of 79 units, as permitted under the General Plan. The subject
property is surrounded by multiple-family residences.
4. The design of the proposed subdivision or the proposed improvements is not
likely to cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and
unavoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat.
The design of the proposed subdivision is not likely to cause substantial
environmental damage or substantially and unavoidably injure fish or wildlife or '
their habitat.
5. The design of the subdivision or type of improvements is not likely to cause
serious public health problems.
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The design of the subdivision and proposed improvements must comply with 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 order to ensure public health and safety.
6. 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.
Therefore the design and the type of improvements proposed will not conflict with
easements acquired by the public at large.
Section 3: The City Council finds that with the incorporation of those conditions
attached in Exhibit A, the project is consistent with the Section 14 Specific Plan.
ADOPTED THIS 20th day of July, 2005.
ATTEST: David H. Ready, anager
1�(nes Thompson, City Clerk
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. 21368 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 20, 2005, by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Pougnet, Mayor Pro Tern
McCulloch and Mayor Oden.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Mills.
ABSTAIN: None.
dies Thompson, City Clerk
ity of Palm Springs, California
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EXHIBIT A '
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
TTM33577 —TENTATIVE TRACT MAP
ALEJO CABALLEROS II, LLC
AVENIDA CABALLEROS
JULY 20, 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 Case TTM33577 — Tentative Tract
Map and Case 3.2697— Architectural Approval. 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,
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
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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.
6. 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
C. 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.
7. As the property is Indian trust land, fees as required by the Agua Caliente Band of
Cahuilla Indians Tribal Council shall be paid prior to consideration of this project by
the Planning Commission.
CC:&R's
8. 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
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not be amended without City approval, shall require maintenance of all property in a '
good condition and in accordance with all ordinances.
9. The applicant shall submit to the City of Palm Springs, a deposit in the amount of
$10,000, for the review of the CC&R's by the City Attorney. A $2,000 filing fee shall
also be paid to the City Planning Department for administrative review purposes.
Cultural Resources
10.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.
11.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.
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.
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13. 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.
14. All design criteria in the Section 14 Specific Plan shall be complied with prior to
issuance of Certificate of Occupancy.
1Ei. Directional arrows within the decorative pavement shall be incorporated to
identify one-way traffic and the one-way direction for vehicle traffic shall be
included in the CC&R language, subject to the approval of the Director of
Planning Services.
16. There shall be no guest parking in driveways of less than 20 feet in length and
shall be included in the CC&R's, subject to the approval of the Director of
Planning Services.
17. The design and function of the access gates shall assist in enforcing the one-way
direction for traffic. The access gates shall be designed so that there is an enter
only and an exit only function. The design and function is subject to the approval
of the Director of Planning Services.
GENERAL CONDITIONS/CODE REQUIREMENTS
18. The Architectural Approval shall be valid for a period of two (2) years.
Extensions of time may be granted by the Planning Commission upon
demonstration of good cause.
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 Architectural Approval
application.
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.
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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.
24. All materials on the flat portions of the roof shall be earth tone in color.
25. All awnings shall be maintained and periodically cleaned.
26. 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.
27. 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.
28. Perimeter walls shall be designed, installed and maintained in compliance with '
the corner cutback requirements as required in Section 9302,00.D.
29. 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.
30. The street address numbering/lettering shall not exceed eight inches in height.
31. 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.
32. Submit plans meeting City standard for approval on the proposed trash and
recyclable materials enclosure prior to issuance of a building permit.
33. Details of pool fencing (material and color) and equipment area shall be
submitted with final landscape plan.
34. No sirens, outside paging or any type of signalization will be permitted, except
approved alarm systems.
35. No outside storage of any kind shall be permitted except as approved as a part of '
the proposed plan.
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36. Vehicles associated with the operation of the proposed development including
company vehicles or employees vehicles shall not be permitted to park off the
proposed building site unless a parking management plan has been approved.
37. 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.
38. The applicant shall provide all tenants with Conditions of Approval of this project.
39. Standard parking spaces shall be 17 feet deep by 9 feet wide; handicap parking
spaces shall be 18 feet deep by 9 feet wide plus a 8 foot walkway at the right
side of the parking space and shall be designated as "van accessible".
40. 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
given to potential difficulties with the handicapped accessibility to the building
due to the future grading plans for the property.
41. 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.
42. Parking lot light fixtures shall align with stall striping and shall be located two to
three feet from curb face.
43. 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.
44. 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.
45. 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.
46. 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.
47. Tree wells shall be provided within the parking lot and shall have a planting area
of six feet in diameter/width.
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POLICE DEPARTMENT '
48. Developer shall comply with Section II of Chapter 8.04 of the Palm Springs
Municipal Code.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT
49. Prior to any construction on-site, all appropriate permits must be secured.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
50. Shall comply with all Fire Department codes and regulations.
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
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 '
51. Any improvements within the public right-of-way require a City of Palm Springs
Encroachment Permit.
52. 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.
53. When public dedications of easements or rights-of-way over Tribal Allottee or
Tribal Trust land are required, the applicant shall be responsible for compliance
with all Bureau of Indian Affairs (B.I.A.) requirements, including obtaining
appraisals and payment of just compensation to the underlying owner. It is the
applicant's responsibility to determine what additional costs or other
requirements may be necessary to obtain any required public dedications as
identified by the City for this development. Required public dedications for
easements or rights-of-way are perpetual and have no term or duration;
dedications of easements or rights-of-way restricted to a duration or term, or
made in connection with an underlying Indian Lease, shall not be accepted.
NORTH AVENIDA CABALLEROS
54. Construct a 6 inch curb and gutter, 42 feet west of centerline along the entire '
frontage in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 200.
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55. Construct a 46 feet wide driveway approach (Main Entry) in accordance with City
of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 205. The centerline of the driveway
approach shall be located approximately 162 feet south of the north property line
as shown on the approved site plan. The gated entry design, including widths of
ingress and egress lanes, shall be subject to the review and approval by the Fire
Marshall. Emergency access shall be provided to the Fire Department.
56. Construct an 8 feet wide sidewalk along the entire frontage. The construction
shall be adjacent to the curb with colored Portland Cement concrete. The
admixture shall be Palm Springs Tan, Desert Sand, or approved equal color by
the Engineering Division.
57. Construct a Type C curb ramp meeting current California State Accessibility
standards on each side of the Main Entry in accordance with City of Palm
Springs Standard Drawing No. 213
58. Construct a minimum pavement section of 5 inches asphalt concrete pavement
over 4 inches crushed miscellaneous base with a minimum subgrade of 24
inches at 95% relative compaction, or equal, from edge of proposed gutter to
clean sawcut edge of pavement 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.
ON-SITE PRIVATE STREET
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60. Construct a minimum pavement section of 2'/2 inches of 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 registered Geotechnical Engineer using "R" values from the project site
and submitted to the City Engineer for approval.
61. The on-site private street shall have a decorative entry, similar to the decorative
entry constructed as part of the adjacent development, Tract Map 31256, subject
to the review and approval by the Director of Planning Services.
' 62. Parking shall be prohibited along the private street except for designated parking
areas.
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SANITARY SEWER '
63. All sanitary facilities shall be connected to the public sewer system. New laterals
shall not be connected at manholes.
64. Sewer plans for the on-site private sewer system shall be submitted to the
Engineering Division for review and approval. Private on-site sewer mains shall
conform to City sewer design standards. A profile view of the on-site private
sewer mains are not necessary provided sufficient invert information is provided
in the plan view, including elevations with conflicting utility lines. Connection of
the on-site private sewer system to the public sewer main shall be connected as
a lateral and not to an existing manhole or with a new manhole. Plans for sewers
other than the private on-site sewer mains, i.e. building sewers and laterals from
the buildings to the on-site private sewer mains, are subject to separate review
and approval by the Building Division.
65. All on-site sewer systems shall be privately maintained by a Home Owners
Association (HOA). Provisions for maintenance of the on-site sewer system
acceptable to the City Engineer shall be included in the Covenants, Conditions
and Restrictions (CC&R's) required for this project.
GRADING '
66. 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
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.
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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.
67. Drainage swales shall be provided adjacent to all curbs to keep nuisance water
from entering the adjacent streets.
68. 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.
69. 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.
70. 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.
71. 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
72. The developer may conduct stormwater runoff off-site to Avenida Caballeros,
provided the increased stormwater runoff due to the development is conveyed
directly to the existing storm drain system. Provisions for the interception of
nuisance water from entering Avenida Caballeros 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 adjacent to Avenida Caballeros,
and in only a stormwater runoff condition, pass runoff directly to the street
through parkway or under sidewalk drains. In the absence of improvements to
directly convey stormwater runoff into the storm drain system, on-site retention of
the increased stormwater runoff due to the development shall be required,
subject to the review and approval of the City Engineer.
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73. MODIFIED PER PLANNING COMMISSION (08JUN05):Construction of a new '
catch basin inlet and storm drain connector pipe to the Tachevah Dam Outlet
Drain shall require review and approval by Riverside County Flood Control and
Water Conservation District (RCFC). The applicant shall provide a copy of the
encroachment permit issued from RCFC for the catch basin and storm drain
connector pipe prior to issuance of a—grading peFmit an off-site street
construction permit for Avenida Caballeros.
74. The project is subject to flood control and drainage implementation fees. The
acreage drainage fee at the present time is $9,212.00 per acre per Resolution
No. 15189. Fees shall be paid prior to issuance of a building permit.
GENERAL
75. 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.
76. All proposed utility lines shall be installed underground.
77. 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.
78. 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.
79. Contact Whitewater Mutual Water Company to determine impacts to any existing
water lines and other facilities that may be located within the property. Make
appropriate arrangements to protect in place or relocate any existing Whitewater
Mutual Water Company facilities that are impacted by the development. A letter
of approval for relocated or adjusted facilities from Whitewater Mutual Water
Company shall be submitted to the Engineering Division prior to issuance of a
grading permit.
80. 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.
81. 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.
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82. 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.
TRAFFIC
83. A minimum of 48 inches of clearance shall be provided on public sidewalks for
handicap accessibility. Minimum clearance on public sidewalks shall be provided
by either an additional dedication of a sidewalk easement (if necessary) and
widening of the sidewalk; or by the relocation of any obstructions within the public
sidewalk along the Avenida Caballeros frontage of the subject property.
84. 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.
85. Install a street name sign at the intersection of the on-site private street and
Avenida Caballeros in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing
Nos. 620 through 625. Subject to the final site design, addressing, and discretion
of staff with consultation with the Police Department.
86. Install a 30 inch stop sign, stop bar, and "STOP" legend for traffic exiting the
development at the intersection of the on-site private street and Avenida
Caballeros in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing Nos. 620-
625. Subject to the final site design, addressing, and discretion of staff with
consultation with the Police Department.
87'. 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.
88. This property is subject to the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee which shall
be paid prior to issuance of building permit.