HomeMy WebLinkAbout21535 - RESOLUTIONS - 3/15/2006 RESOLUTION NO. 21535
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CASE NUMBER
5.1025 FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATION OF A
RETAIL SHOPPING CENTER AND AMENDING THE ZONING
MAP BY APPROVING PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
307, FOR THE APPROXIMATELY EIGHT-ACRE PROPERTY
LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SUNRISE
WAY AND TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY, SECTION 14, T4S,
R4E, SBBM.
WHEREAS, H & H Investments, LLC (the "Applicant') has filed an application with the City
pursuant to Section 94.03.00 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code, for establishment and
development of Planned Development District 307; and
WHEREAS, the proposed project is considered a "project' pursuant to the terms of the
California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), and an Environmental Assessment has
been prepared for this project and has been distributed for public review and comment in
accordance with CEQA; and
WHEREAS, notice of public hearing of the Planning Commission of the City of Palm
Springs to consider Planned Development District 307 and project architectural approval
was given in accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, on January 25, 2006, a public hearing on the application for project was held
by the Planning Commission in accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission 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, and has recommended that
the City Council adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration, and approve Case Number
5.1025, consisting of Planned Development District 307 and project architectural design;
and
WHEREAS, notice of public hearing of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs to
consider said Case Number 5.1025 was given in accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, on March 15, 2006, a public hearing on the application for project 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:
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Section 1: A Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) has been completed in compliance '
with CEQA, the State CEQA Guidelines, and the City's CEQA Guidelines. The City
Council found that with the incorporation of proposed mitigation measures, potentially
significant environmental impacts resulting from this project will be reduced to a level of
insignificance. The City Council has independently reviewed and considered the
information contained in the MND prior to its review of this Project and the MND reflects
the City Council's independent judgment and analysis.
Section 2: Pursuant to Section 94.03.00 (E) of the Palm Springs Zoning Code, the City
Council makes the following findings:
a. The proposed planned development is consistent and in conformity with the general
plan pursuant to Sections 94.07.00 (A)(1) and 94.02.00 (A)(4) of the Palm Springs
Zoning Code.
The proposed planned development is consistent with the goals and objectives of
the RC Resort Commercial General Plan designation which governs the subject
property as well as the properties adjacent to the west side of the subject site and to
the south, across Tahquitz Canyon Way. The project site and the other properties
on the corner of Tahquitz Canyon Way and Sunrise Way are also designated as
NCC (Neighborhood Convenience Center).
Objective 3.22 of the General Plan is to utilize the RC land use designation for ,
resort commercial activities while including commercial activities compatible with
neighboring development and providing a broad range of commercial facilities.
Policies 3.22.1 and 3.23.1 seek accommodation of a full diversity of commercial
uses, including food and other sales that provide for day-to-day needs of nearby
residents and visitors. The proposed project offers commercial development that
suits that objective and policy by providing large and small retail spaces within a site
that will have special landscape and hardscape features.
The proposed project is also consistent with the Section 14 Specific Plan. Section
9.1.3 of the Specific Plan recognizes that Planned Districts allow departures from
strict provisions of zone classifications while providing flexibility for compatible land
uses. The proposed project conforms to most development standards provided by
the Specific Plan, with the Planned Development District allowing flexibility to
provide varying building heights and articulated silhouettes, flexibility to provide
Gateway features rather than simple landscaping mass, and flexibility to provide a
broader range of commercial uses.
b. The subject property is suitable for the uses permitted in the proposed planned
development district, in terms of access, size of parcel, relationship to similar or
related uses, and other relevant considerations.
The project site is relatively flat, bounded on three sides by streets, and can '
accommodate the commercial uses envisioned by the General Plan and Section 14
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Specific Plan, and the proposed development. Access is available to three streets.
The eight-acre site is large enough that the proposed building area, including that
for both current and future buildings, covers 26 percent of the site, allowing parking
_. that exceeds minimum requirements and hardscape amenities such as enhanced
pedestrian access and an area gateway feature. Adjacent uses are separated from
• the project site by parking areas and streets, and the project is designed to contain
most internal traffic within the central part of the project site.
C. The proposed establishment of the planned development district is necessary and
proper, and is not likely to be detrimental to adjacent property or residents.
A planned development district is necessary to accommodate the proposed type of
commercial development incorporating varying building heights, hardscape and
landscape features consistent with the Tahquitz Canyon Way corridor, and a full
range of commercial uses. The development is not likely to be detrimental to
adjacent property or residents because the proposed commercial uses are not
substantively different than those already envisioned by the General Plan, Section
14 Specific Plan, or the Zoning Ordinance. The proposed development is focused
primarily toward Tahquitz Canyon Way and Sunrise Way. The hotel development to
the west is separated from the project site by a parking area serving the hotel. The
office use to the north is across Andreas Road, and the multiple-family housing
development to the north and northwest is across Andreas Road, is focused
primarily to inner access courts, and has access to the neighborhood street grid
along Andreas Road and Hermosa Drive.
Section 3. Approve Case No. 5.1025 and Planned Development District 307, subject to
the Conditions of Approval described on Exhibit A.
ADOPTED, this 15th day of March, 2006.
David H. Ready, it ager
ATTEST:
Jtrmes Thompson, City Clerk
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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. 21535 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 March 15, 2006, by the following
vote:
AYES: Councilmember McCulloch, Councilmember Mills, Councilmember Pougnet,
Mayor Pro Tern Foat and Mayor Oden
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
es Thompson, City Clerk
ity of Palm Springs, California
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EXHIBIT A
Case No. 5.1025 - PD-307
Tahquitz Plaza /Vons Retail Center
Northwest Corner of Tahquitz Canyon Way and Sunrise Way
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
March 15, 2006
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.
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 5.1025 PD-307. 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
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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. Pursuant to Fish and Game Code Section 711.4, a filing fee of $64.00 is required.
This project has a de minimus impact on fish and wildlife, and a Certificate of Fee
Exemption shall be completed by the City and two copies filed with the County Clerk.
This application shall not be final until such fee is paid and the Certificate of Fee
Exemption is filed. Fee shall in the form of a money order or cashier's check payable
to Riverside County,
5. 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 or industrial projects, 1/4% for new
residential subdivisions, or 1/4% for new individual single-family residential units
constructed on a lot located in an existing subdivision 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 Services 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.
6. 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.
7. Prior to issuance of the first certificate of occupancy, the applicant shall install and
operate an electronic shopping cart theft system to prevent shopping carts from
being removed from the property to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning
Services. The ongoing maintenance and operation of the electronic shopping cart
theft system shall be provided for in the CC&Rs for the site.
Environmental Assessment
8. The mitigation measures of the environmental assessment shall apply. The
applicant shall submit a signed agreement that the mitigation measures outlined as
part of the negative declaration or EIR will be included in the plans prior to Planning
Commission consideration of the environmental assessment. Mitigation measures
are as follows:
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1 MM III-1 The maximum vehicle speed limit on unpaved surfaces of the project
• site shall be 15 mph.
MM 111-2 Construction operations affecting off-site roadways shall be scheduled
for off-peak traffic hours and shall minimize obstruction of through-
traffic lanes.
MM 111-3 Paving activities on-site shall not occur simultaneously with the peak
construction activity on-site to ensure that daily emissions of NOx
associated with off-road diesel construction equipment will not exceed
the SCAQMD threshold of significance.
MM V-1 If potential historic, archaeological, or paleontological resources are
uncovered during excavation or construction activities at the project
site, work in the affected area will cease immediately and a qualified
person (meeting the Secretary of the Interior's standards (36CFR61))
shall be consulted by the applicant to evaluate the find, and as
appropriate recommend alternative measures to avoid, minimize or
mitigate negative effects on the historic, prehistoric, or paleontological
resource. Determinations and recommendations by the consultant
shall be implemented as deemed appropriate by the City, in
consultation with the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO)
before any further work commences in the affected area.
MM V-2 If human remains are discovered, work in the affected area shall
cease immediately and the County Coroner shall be notified. If it is
determined that the remains are potentially Native American, the
California Native American Heritage Commission shall be notified and
appropriate measures provided by State law shall be implemented.
MM XI-1 All construction equipment, fixed or mobile, shall be equipped with
properly operating and maintained mufflers and the engines shall be
equipped with shrouds.
MM XI-2 Stationary equipment shall be placed such that emitted noise is
directed away from noise-sensitive receptors.
MM XI-3 Stockpiling and vehicle staging areas shall be located as far as
practical from noise-sensitive receptors.
MM XI-4 Every effort shall be made during construction activities to create the
greatest distance between noise sources and noise-sensitive
receptors located in the vicinity of the project site.
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MM XI-5 All construction equipment shall be in proper working order and '
maintained in a proper state of tune to reduce backfires.
MM XI-6 Parking, refueling and servicing operations for all heavy equipment
and on-site construction vehicles shall be located as far as practical
from existing homes.
MM XV-1 To ensure compliance with City access and design standards, the final
building and parking layout, and site access design shall be subject to
the review and approval of the City Traffic Engineer as part of the
development review process.
MM XV-2 Clear unobstructed sight distance shall be provided at all unsignalized
site driveways on master planned streets.
MM XV-3 The project proponent shall coordinate with SunLine Transit Agency
and the Agua Caliente Planning Building and Engineering Department
regarding the need for public transit facilities on-site such as transit
route maps and a shuttle/bus stop.
MM XV-4 The project proponent shall be required to contribute to the cost of
project related circulation improvements required as conditions of
approval on Andreas Road on the north side of the project, at the
intersection of Andreas Road and Sunrise Way, on Sunrise Way
between Andreas Road and Tahquitz Canyon Way, at the intersection
of Sunrise Way and Tahquitz Canyon Way, on Sunrise Way south of
Tahquitz Canyon Way to accommodate improvements to that
intersection, and on Tahquitz Canyon Way along the south side of the
project, all as specified by the City Engineer for the purpose of
mitigating impacts from the increase in traffic related to this project.
9. The developer shall reimburse the City for the City's costs incurred in monitoring the
developer's compliance with the conditions of approval and mitigation monitoring
program, including, but not limited to inspections and review of developers
operations and activities for compliance with all applicable dust and noise
operations, and cultural resource mitigation. This condition of approval is
supplemental and in addition to normal building permit and public improvement
permits that may be required pursuant to the Palm Springs Municipal Code.
Final Design
10. Final landscaping, irrigation, exterior lighting, and fencing plans shall be submitted
for approval by the Department of Planning Services, 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
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right of way or within community facilities districts must be approved by the Public
Works Director and the Director of Parks and Recreation.
11. Final landscaping and irrigation plans shall include a Type 2 Gateway feature
consistent with that shown as Figure 5-19 of the Section 14 Specific Plan to the
satisfaction of the Agua Caliente Tribe, the Public Works Director, and the Director
of Planning Services.
12. Final landscaping, irrigation, exterior lighting, and fencing plans shall include
curvilinear sections of wall, at least four feet in height, constructed of one or more
materials contained by the adjacent buildings, substantially as shown on the
approved site plan, to provide additional screening of the parking lot from the
streets, to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning Services.
13. The final development plans shall be submitted in accordance with Section 94.03.00
of the Zoning Ordinance. Final development plans shall include site plans, building
elevations, floor plans, roof plans, grading plans, landscape plans, irrigation plans,
exterior lighting plans, sign program, mitigation monitoring program, site cross
sections, property development standards and other such documents as required
by the Planning Commission. Final development plans shall be submitted within
two (2) years of the City Council approval of the preliminary planned development
district.
1.4. 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 Services 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.
Public Safety CFD
15. The Project will bring a significant number of 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
1 parcel, permitting incorporation of the parcel in the district.
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General Conditions/Code Requirements '
16. 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 Services for review and approval
prior to the issuance of a building permit. Refer to Chapter 8.60 of the Municipal
Code for specific requirements.
17. 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.
18. 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.
19. 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.
20. All materials on the flat portions of the roof shall be earth tone in color. ,
21 . All awnings shall be maintained and periodically cleaned.
22. All roof mounted mechanical equipment shall be screened from all possible vantage
points both existing and future per Section 93.03.00 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.
23. 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.
24. Perimeter walls shall be designed, installed and maintained in compliance with the
corner cutback requirements as required in Section 93.02.00.D.
25. 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.
26. The street address numbering/lettering shall not exceed eight inches in height. '
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27. Submit plans meeting City standards for approval on the proposed trash and
recyclable materials enclosure prior to issuance of a building permit.
28. No sirens, outside paging or any type of signalization will be permitted, except
approved alarm systems.
29. No outside storage of any kind shall be permitted except as approved as a part of
the proposed plan.
310. 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.
31. The project shall comply with the City of Palm Springs Transportation Demand
Management (TDM) Ordinance which establishes transportation demand
management requirements for the City of Palm Springs. Refer to Chapter 8.4 of the
Municipal Code for specific requirements.
32. 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.
33. The applicant shall provide all tenants with Conditions of Approval of this project.
34. Loading space facilities shall be provided in accordance with Section 93.07.00 of
the Zoning Ordinance. Said facilities shall be indicated on the site plan and
approved prior to issuance of building permits.
35. 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".
36. 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.
37. Compact and handicapped spaces shall be appropriately marked per Section
93.06.00.C.10.
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38. 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.
39. Parking lot light fixtures shall align with stall striping and shall be located two to
three feet from curb face.
40. 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.
41. Shading requirements for parking lot areas shall be as set forth in Section 93.06.00
of the Zoning Ordinance shall be met. Details shall be provided with final landscape
plan.
42. 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.
43. 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.
44. Tree wells shall be provided within the parking lot and shall have a planting area of
six feet in diameter/width.
**45. The applicant shall add three (3) planter isles on the north section, in front of the
Market wall. Additional landscaping shall be provided on the additional planters.
(Added by the City Council on March 15, 2006, at the public hearing)
Engineering Division
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 California civil engineer
to the Engineering Division. The plans shall be approved by the City Engineer prior
to issuance of any building permits. '
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3. 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 shall 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
Land Lease, shall not be accepted.
4. Upon completion of required improvements by the applicant, and as a condition of
acceptance by the City Engineer, the applicant shall prepare for the City Engineer's
approval an Affidavit of Completion in accordance with Section 169.16, Title 25, of
the Code of Federal Regulations, for any improvements constructed by the
applicant for which an easement was dedicated to the City through the Bureau of
Indian Affairs. The Affidavit of Completion shall be provided to and approved by the
City Engineer prior to final acceptance of the project, including issuance of a final
certificate of occupancy. The applicant shall be responsible for obtaining the
necessary form for the Affidavit of Completion from the Palm Springs Agency of the
Bureau of Indian Affairs, and for having it completed as necessary by the applicant's
Engineer of Record.
TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY
5. Dedicate easements, as necessary, for sidewalk improvements along the entire
frontage.
6. Remove any existing driveway approaches and construct new curb and gutter to
match existing curb and gutter in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard
Drawing No. 200.
7. Remove the existing street improvements as necessary to construct two 30 feet
wide driveway approaches in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard
Drawing No. 205. The centerlines of the driveway approaches shall be located
approximately 25 feet and 285 feet from the west property line, as shown on the
approved site plan. Access shall be limited to right-turn ingress and egress only.
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. The applicant shall ensure that an
appropriate path of travel, meeting ADA guidelines, is provided across each of the
driveways, and shall adjust the location of the access ramps, if necessary, to meet
ADA guidelines, subject to the approval of the City Engineer and ADA Coordinator.
If necessary, additional pedestrian and sidewalk easements shall be provided on-
site to construct a path of travel meeting ADA guidelines.
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9. The nrgpesed nee nre*Kj &[dewaI is not approved. The existing sidewalk .bong
Master Development Plan SpeGifis Plan (dated April 2004) Construct an 8 feet
wide meandering sidewalk along the entire frontage in accordance with City of Palm
Springs Standard Drawing No. 210. An easement for sidewalk purposes shall be
dedicated for those portions of the meandering sidewalk encroaching onto private
property. Other improvements, including large boulders with inscriptions describing
Indian and Section 14 history shall be provided, in consultation with Tribal staff and
as approved by the Director of Planning. The applicant shall furnish and install
artwork relating to Indian culture along the frontage, unless otherwise deferred by
the Director of Planning.
10. In accordance with the Section 14 Final Master Development Plan Specific Plan
(dated April 2004), the applicant shall plant Washingtonia fififera palm trees along
the Tahquitz Canyon Way frontage, at 60 feet spacing, and two canopy shade trees
between each new palm tree at 30 feet spacing, and a 3 feet "ig~ ge
of tit. the Safb, as approved by the Director of Planning. The palm trees shall be
uplighted, consistent with existing palm tree lighting along the Tahquitz Canyon
Way corridor. The applicant shall be responsible for the perpetual maintenance of
the new palm trees and other parkway landscaping along the Tahquitz Canyon Way
frontage.
11. Design and install an electrical system for installation of Tahquitz Canyon Way
decorative light fixtures (12 feet to 15 feet tall) consistent with the existing
decorative lighting system along Tahquitz Canyon Way, including banner supports
and overhead pedestrian-level lighting on the sidewalk. The applicant shall furnish
and install the decorative light fixtures, luminaries and supporting electrical system.
The electrical system shall be connected to the existing lighting system adjacent to
the Extended Stay America hotel property, and shall be operated by a separate
electric meter, unless an existing meter is available for use by the new lighting
system, as required by the City Engineer. The lighting system shall be installed and
operational, and accepted for operation and maintenance by the City, prior to
issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, unless otherwise allowed by the City
Engineer.
12. The applicant shall furnish and install a sculpture in the median on Tahquitz Canyon
Way near Sunrise Way,- or within the southeast corner of the property designated
for the `Type II Gateway" area, similar in scale to the "Kiawa" worman at the
intersection of Tahquitz Canyon Way and Indian Canyon Drive, unless otherwise
deferred by the Director of Planning. The sculpture, if required, shall be subject to
the review and approval of the Tribe and the City.
13. Modify the existing median to move the existing end of the median as necessary to '
facilitate the intersection widening improvements, and to extend the eastbound, left
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turn pocket at Sunrise Way to provide a 300 feet long left-turn bay, unless otherwise
required by the City Engineer. The median modifications shall be designed and
constructed in accordance with the Caltrans Highway Design Manual. The
applicant shall be responsible for removing and replacing irrigation system and
landscaping improvements within the existing median, including transplanting
existing palm trees or installing new palm trees to replace existing palm trees within
the median, to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and City Engineer.
14. New or transplanted palm trees within the Tahquitz Canyon Way median shall be
guaranteed for a period of 90 days from the date of acceptance by the City
Engineer. Any palm trees that fail during the 90-day landscape maintenance period
shall be replaced with a new palm tree of similar trunk diameter and height to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer, and shall be subject to a subsequent 90-day
landscape maintenance period.
• 15. All broken or off grade street improvements shall be repaired or replaced.
SUNRISE WAY
16. Dedicate easements, as necessary, for sidewalk improvements along the entire
frontage.
17. Remove the existing curb and gutter along the entire frontage as necessary to
construct a new 8 inch curb and gutter, transitioning from 38 feet from centerline at
Andreas Road to 42 feet from centerline at the north side of the Sunrise Way
driveway entrance, or as may be required by the City Engineer, in accordance with
City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 200.
18. Construct 8 inch curb and gutter 42 feet from centerline from the south side of the
Sunrise Way driveway entrance to Tahquitz_ Canyon Way, or as may be required by
the City Engineer, in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No.
200.
19. Remove the existing curb returns and spandrels, and construct new 35 feet radius
curb returns with no spandrels at the northwest and southwest Gemers of the
Sunrise Way and Tahquitz Canyon Way intersection, in accordance with City of
Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 200 and 206.
20. Remove and replace any existing drainage inlets at the northwest aad—southwest
corners of the Sunrise Way and Tahquitz Canyon Way intersection to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer, including extension and connection to existing
nuisance drainage systems. This requirement shall be waived in the event Storm
Drain Line 8 improvements are constructed at the intersection.
21. Construct a 30 feet wide driveway approach in accordance with City of Palm
Springs Standard Drawing No. 205. The centerline of the driveway approach shall
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be located approximately 370 feet north of the centerline of Tahquitz Canyon Way,
as shown on the approved site plan. Access shall be limited to right-turn ingress
and egress only.
22. Construct a Type C curb ramp meeting current California State Accessibility
standards on each side of the driveway approach in accordance with City of Palm
Springs Standard Drawing No. 214. The applicant shall ensure that an appropriate
path of travel, meeting ADA guidelines, is provided across the driveway, and shall
adjust the location of the access ramps, if necessary, to meet ADA guidelines,
subject to the approval of the City Engineer and ADA Coordinator. If necessary,
additional pedestrian and sidewalk easements shall be provided on-site to construct
a path of travel meeting ADA guidelines.
23. Construct a Type A curb ramp meeting current California State Accessibility
standards at the southwest corner of the intersection of Sunrise Way and Andreas
Road, and at the northwest and southwest corners of the intersection of Sunrise
Way and Tahquitz Canyon Way, in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard
Drawing No. 212.
24. The preposed . anderin sidewalk is nn# apPFG Construct a minimum 8 5 feet
wide meandering sidewalk along the entire frontage, in accordance with City of
Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 210.separated by a 4 feet wide Ia Rd SGaped '
N .#+rkway hnh'n the n rh -Inn- # c�hn nn#ir frnnM ..n in n..r.l.+nne ,with the o�r,�.
14 Final Master Q....L,nw,.�..I Plan Sla_ 'n IJL.nlan (dated AprH20044 An easement
for sidewalk purposes shall be dedicated for those portions of the meandering
sidewalk encroaching onto private property.
25, In accordance with the Section 14 Final Master Development Plan Specific Plan
(dated April 2004), the applicant shall plant Washingtonia robusta palm trees with a
trunk height of 38 to 42 feet along the Sunrise Way frontage, at 60 feet spacing, and
two canopy shade trees between each new palm tree at 30 feet spacing, and a 3
feet high evergreen hedge at the G61Fb, as approved by the Director of Planning.
The palm trees shall be uplighted, consistent with existing palm tree lighting along
the Tahquitz Canyon Way corridor. The applicant shall be responsible for the
perpetual maintenance of the new palm trees and other parkway landscaping along
the Sunrise Way frontage.
26. Design and install an electrical system for installation of Sunrise Way decorative
light fixtures (26 feet to 30 feet tall) consistent with the existing decorative lighting
system along Tahquitz Canyon Way, including banner supports and overhead
pedestrian-level lighting on the sidewalk. The applicant shall furnish and install the
decorative light fixtures, luminaries and supporting electrical system. The electrical
system shall be connected to the new lighting system to be installed along Tahquitz
Canyon Way, as required by the City Engineer. The lighting system shall be '
installed and operational, and accepted for operation and maintenance by the City,
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prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, unless otherwise allowed by the City
Engineer.
27. Construct a 14 feet wide landscaped median island along the entire Sunrise Way
frontage from Tahquitz Canyon Way to Andreas Road. Provide two, 175 feet long
southbound, 11 feet wide, dual left-turn lane pockets at Tahquitz Canyon Way, and
a 100 feet long northbound left-turn pocket at Andreas Road, with 90 feet long bay
tapers. 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.
28. Submit landscaping and irrigation system improvement plans for review and
approval by the City Engineer and Director of Planning. The irrigation system shall
be separately metered from the parkway landscaping to be maintained by the
applicant, for future use by the City upon acceptance of the landscaping by the City.
The plans shall be approved in conjunction with the street improvement plans for
the median and prior to issuance of a building permit, unless otherwise allowed by
the City Engineer.
29. All median landscaping shall be shall be guaranteed for a period of 90 days from
the date of acceptance by the City Engineer. Any landscaping that fails during the
90-day landscape maintenance period shall be replaced with similar plant material
to the satisfaction of the City Engineer, and shall be subject to a subsequent 90-day
landscape maintenance period.
30. The applicant shall be responsible for 100% of the cost to widen the Sunrise Way
and Tahquitz Canyon Way intersection; however, any costs associated with the
street improvements along the frontage of the property identified by Assessor's
Parcel No. 508-100-039, including necessary right-of-way acquisition costs, may be
reimbursed to the applicant subject to the terms of a reimbursement agreement.
31. All broken or off grade street improvements shall be repaired or replaced.
A,NDREAS ROAD
32. Dedicate an additional right-of-way of 2 feet to provide the ultimate right-of-way
width of 60 feet for Andreas Road along the frontage of the subject property
identified as Government Lot 163, Assessor's Parcel No. 508-070-042, together
with a property line corner cut-back at the northeast corner of the subject property,
in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 105.
33. The applicant shall apply for a right-of-way vacation of the southerly 20 feet of the
existing 40 feet of right-of-way along the frontage of the subject property identified
as Government Lot 162, Assessor's Parcel No. 507-080-035, to provide the ultimate
right-of-way width of 60 feet for Andreas Road along the frontage of the subject
property, unless otherwise vacated pursuant to Government Code 66445 (j ).
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34. Remove the existing curb return, spandrel, and cross gutter at Sunrise Way, and '
construct a 6 inch curb and gutter 8 feet south of centerline (40 feet south of the
existing face of curb on the north side of Andreas Road) along the entire frontage,
with a 35 feet radius curb return and spandrel at the southwest corner of the
intersection of Andreas Road and Sunrise Way, in accordance with City of Palm
Springs Standard Drawing No. 200 and 206.
35. Reconstruct the existing cross gutter to match new improvements at the southwest
corner of the intersection of Andreas Road and Sunrise Way, in accordance with
City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 200 and 206.
36. Remove the existing curb, gutter and sidewalk located along Andreas Road west of
the subject property, adjacent to the Extended Stay America hotel property, as
necessary to construct a new curb and gutter, and sidewalk, transitioning from 32
feet south of centerline to 8 feet south of centerline at the west property line, as
required by the City Engineer, in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard
Drawing No. 200 and 210.
37. Construct a 26 feet wide driveway approach in accordance with City of Palm
Springs Standard Drawing No. 205. The centerline of the driveway approach shall
be located approximately 25 feet from the west property line, as shown on the '
approved site plan.
38. Construct a 40 feet wide driveway approach in accordance with City of Palm
Springs Standard Drawing No. 205. The centerline of the driveway approach shall
be located approximately 295 feet from the west property line, as shown on the
approved site plan.
39. Construct a Type C curb ramp meeting current California State Accessibility
standards on each side of the driveway approaches in accordance with City of Palm
Springs Standard Drawing No. 214. The applicant shall ensure that an appropriate
path of travel, meeting ADA guidelines, is provided across the driveway, and shall
adjust the location of the access ramps, if necessary, to meet ADA guidelines,
subject to the approval of the City Engineer and ADA Coordinator. If necessary,
additional pedestrian and sidewalk easements shall be provided on-site to construct
a path of travel meeting ADA guidelines.
40. The pr-opesed mean eF Ag sidewalk Ret apprG ed. Construct a minimum 5 feet
wide meandering sidewalk along the entire frontage, in accordance with City of
Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 210.sepaFated by a 5 feet wide land ed
14 Final Master Deyel„. . ent ol. ^ cramGi.f DI. /d.`. .,A n r4 onn An easement
for sidewalk purposes shall be dedicated for those portions of the meandering
sidewalk encroaching onto private property
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41. In accordance with the Section 14 Final Master Development Plan Specific Plan
(dated April 2004), the applicant shall plant shade trees along the Andreas Road
frontage within the landscaped parkway between the curb and sidewalk, and shall
plant vertical trees and planting to screen the commercial development behind the
right-of-way as approved by the Director of Planning.
42. Construct pavement with 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
clean sawcut edge of pavement in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard
Drawing No. 110 and 315. 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
43. All sanitary facilities shall be connected to the public sewer system. New laterals
shall not be connected at manholes.
44, All on-site sewer systems shall be privately maintained by the Commercial
Shopping Center. 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
45. Submit a Precise Grading and Paving Plan prepared by a California registered civil
engineer to the Engineering Division for review and approval. The Precise Grading
and Paving Plan shall be approved by the City Engineer prior to issuance of grading
permit.
a. 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
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Dust Control Handbook and related "PM10" Dust Control issues, please
contact AQMD at (909) 396-3752, or at www.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 Precise Grading and Paving Plan.
b. The first submittal of the Precise Grading and Paving 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.
46. Drainage swales shall be provided adjacent to all curbs and sidewalks to keep
nuisance water from entering the public streets, roadways, or gutters.
47. 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 the Precise Grading and
Paving Plan.
48. In accordance with City of Palm Springs Municipal Code, Section 8.50.025 (c), the '
applicant 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.
49. 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 Precise Grading
and Paving Plan.
50. 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 Precise Grading and
Paving Plan. The California Department of Food and Agriculture office is located at
73-710 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert (Phone: 760-776-8208).
DRAINAGE
51. All stormwater runoff passing through the site shall be accepted and conveyed
across the property in a manner acceptable to the City Engineer. For all stormwater
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runoff falling on the site, on-site retention or other facilities approved by the City
Engineer shall be required to contain the increased stormwater runoff generated by
the development of the property, as described in the Preliminary Hydrology Study
for Tahquitz Plaza, prepared by A/E Sanborn, Inc., dated September 7, 2005. Final
retention basin sizing, underground retention pipe sizing, storm drain pipe sizing,
and catch basin sizing and other specifications for construction of required on-site
storm drainage improvements shall be finalized in a final Hydrology Study for the
project reviewed and approved by the City Engineer.
52. The applicant shall install a drywell, or series of drywells, within each surface
retention basin proposed in the development as necessary to collect and percolate
stormwater runoff, including nuisance water, from the tributary area within the
development that has drainage directed to the basin. The drywell(s) shall be
appropriately sized to accommodate the expected daily nuisance water, as well as
runoff from ordinary storm events (2-year storm events), unless otherwise approved
by the City Engineer. Provisions shall be included in the Covenants, Conditions and
Restrictions (CC&R's) for this development that require the routine maintenance of
the drywell(s) by the owner(s), including the right of the City to inspect and require
the owner(s) to remove and replace the drywell(s) if they fail to function, causing
stagnant water to accumulate above ground within the basin. The City shall be
given the right, in the interest of the public's health, safety, and welfare, to order the
removal and replacement of drywell(s) in the event the owner(s) is non-responsive
to the City's written notice, with costs to be recovered against the owner(s) by the
City in accordance with state and local laws and regulations.
53. The proposed underground retention systems shall be installed on-site and not
within the public right-of-way. The underground stormwater retention systems and
the surface retention basins shall be sized to have sufficient capacity equal to the
volume of increased stormwater runoff due to development of the site, as identified
in a final hydrology study approved by the City Engineer. A decrease to the
required retention volume may be allowed for percolation of the stormwater runoff
into the underlying gravel and soil, not to exceed 2 inches per hour. Provisions for
maintenance of the underground stormwater retention systems shall be included in
Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&R's) for the owner(s) of the
development, including reference to the fact that maintenance and/or replacement
of the systems may require removal of existing parking lot improvements, including
landscaping and lighting improvements within the parking lot, at the sole expense of
the owner(s) of the development. CC&R's shall reserve the right of the City to
inspect and ensure that the underground retention systems are operable, and in the
event of their failure, shall provide the City the right to advise the owner(s) and
require their repair or replacement to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
54. The applicant is advised that the proposal for the underground retention systems
within paved parking lot areas with landscape planters, may preclude the ability to
install appropriate landscaping as may be required by the Planning Department.
The underground retention systems shall be designed at a sufficient depth to allow
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typical landscape planting, including trees, and in a manner that does not interfere '
with the ability of the system to receive runoff in the future.
55. All on-site storm drain systems shall be privately maintained by the owner(s) of the
development. Provisions for maintenance of the on-site storm drain systems
acceptable to the City Engineer shall be included in Covenants, Conditions and
Restrictions (CC&R's) required for this project.
56. Submit storm drain improvement plans for all on-site storm drainage system
facilities for review and approval by the City Engineer.
57. Construct drainage improvements, including but not limited to catch basins, and
storm drain lines, for drainage of the project into the proposed on-site underground
retention system, as described in a final Hydrology Study reviewed and approved by
the City Engineer.
58. This project may be required to install measures in accordance with applicable
National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Best Management
Practices (BMP's) included as part of the NPDES Permit issued for the Whitewater
River Region from the Colorado River Basin Regional Water Quality Control Board
(RWQCB). The applicant is advised that installation of BMP's, including mechanical
or other means for pre-treating stormwater runoff, may be required by regulations '
imposed by the RWQCB. It shall be the applicant's responsibility to design and
install appropriate BMP's, in accordance with the NPDES Permit, that effectively
intercept and pre-treat stormwater runoff from the project site, prior to release to the
City's municipal separate storm sewer system ("MS4"), to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer and the RWQCB. If required, such measures shall be designed and
installed on-site; and provisions for perpetual maintenance of the measures shall be
provided to the satisfaction of the City Engineer, including provisions in Covenants,
Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&R's) required for the development (if any).
59. 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 building permits.
60. The applicant is advised that the City has budgeted the design and construction of
Storm Drain Line 8, from the Baristo Channel to Tahquitz Canyon Way, in the
2005/2006 fiscal year. The City makes no guarantee as to the timing of
construction of Storm Drain Line 8, nor the ability to construct the entire segment of
Storm Drain Line 8 with the funds budgeted for the project. The applicant may
choose to partner with the City and participate in funding the construction of Storm
Drain Line 8, including its extension to Andreas Road, to allow for the use of Storm
Drain Line 8 for stormwater runoff purposes. In this case, on-site retention of the
increased stormwater runoff from the property would not be required. If the ,
applicant proposes to partner with the City in the Storm Drain Line 8 project, the
applicant shall be required to enter into an Agreement with the City stipulating its
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agreement to fund the additional cost to design the extension of Storm Drain Line 8
along the frontage of the subject property to Andreas Road, and to provide
additional funding to the City for its construction extending, at a minimum, to the
entrance driveway on Andreas Road, as may be necessary upon construction
bidding of the project. In the event costs exceed City budgeted funds for the Storm
Drain Line 8 project, the applicant would be required to fund the cost shortage, with
credit being applied by the City against the applicant's required drainage acreage
fee, pursuant to terms as specified in the Agreement entered into between the
applicant and the City.
ON-SITE
61. The minimum pavement section for all on-site pavement shall be 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 registered Geotechnical Engineer using "R" values from the project site
and submitted to the City Engineer for approval.
GENERAL
62. 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
applicant 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.
63. All proposed utility lines shall be installed underground.
64. 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
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property shall be installed underground. Existing overhead utilities shall be installed '
underground from the nearest offsite power pole, extending from the north side of
Andreas Road to the south side of Tahquitz Canyon Way. A detailed plan approved
by the owners 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 a grading plan. Undergrounding of applicable overhead utility
lines shall be completed prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
65. 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.
66. Upon approval of any improvement plan by the City Engineer, the improvement plan
shall be provided to the City in digital format, consisting of a DWG (AutoCAD
drawing file) and DXF (AutoCAD ASCII drawing exchange file). Variation of the type
and format of the digital data to be submitted to the City may be authorized, upon
prior approval of the City Engineer.
67. 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. '
68. 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.
69. 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
70. In accordance with Government Code 66426 (c), an application for a Tentative
Parcel Map shall be submitted to the Planning Department if the subject property is
proposed to be subdivided for purposes of sale, lease, or financing of commercial
parcels within the proposed development.
71. In the absence of an approved and recorded Parcel Map, the existing parcels
identified as Government Lot 162, Assessor's Parcel No. 507-080-035, and as
Government Lot 163, Assessor's Parcel No. 508-070-042, shall be merged. An
application for a parcel merger shall be submitted to the Engineering Division for
review and approval. A copy of a current title report and copies of record
documents shall be submitted with the application for the parcel merger. The '
application shall be submitted to the City Engineer for review and approval prior to
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issuance of building permit, and shall be recorded prior to issuance of a Certificate
of Occupancy.
72. Relocation or abandonment of record easements across the property shall be
performed prior to issuance of a building permit for the building identified as "Shops
'B"' on the approved site plan encumbered by the record easements. The
easement, identified as an easement in use by Southern California Edison located
approximately 15 feet from the west property line of Government Lot 163,
Assessor's Parcel No. 508-070-042, shall be extinguished, quit-claimed, relocated
or abandoned to facilitate construction of the building identified as "Shops 'B"'.
Without evidence of such, the building identified as "Shops 'B"' encumbered by
existing record easements is rendered unbuildable until such time as these
easements are removed of record and are not an encumbrance to the affected
building.
73. A copy of draft Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&R's) shall be submitted
to the City Engineer for review and approval for any restrictions related to the
Engineering Division's recommendations. The CC&R's shall be provided with the
first submittal of a Parcel Map, or in the absence of a Parcel Map, shall be
submitted and approved by the City Engineer prior to issuance of a Certificate of
Occupancy.
TRAFFIC
74. Relocate and modify the existing traffic signal at the intersection of Tahquitz Canyon
Way and Sunrise Way as required by the City Engineer, in conjunction with the
associated widening of the intersection. a#—��he traffic signal shall be
split-phased in the north-south direction,, based U ^^^ a review by the Gity Fngineer
of the n metr'^ of the 'n#nmor}'^ nd .+ determination that north splith 1pft-tllrn
m^ ..tea"ict=er and the traffic signal shall operate with "lead-lag" left-turn
phasing in the north-south direction if acceptable to as reviewed and approved by
the City Engineer. The applicant shall submit traffic signal modification plans
prepared by a California registered Civil Engineer or Traffic Engineer for review and
approval by the City Engineer. The traffic signal shall be installed and operational
prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, unless otherwise allowed by the City
Engineer. The ^nnl'o"n} shall be r s.pengible for 1001 of the Gast of the }raft'^
that
&u-bj,e^# to the term of a reimbursement irsement agFeernpnt
75. Install a traffic signal at the intersection of Sunrise Way and Andreas Road. The
applicant shall submit traffic signal installation plans prepared by a California
registered civil engineer or Traffic Engineer for review and approval by the City
Engineer. The traffic signal shall be split-phased in the east-west direction, shall
operate with "lead-lag" left-turn phasing in the north-south direction, and shall be
linked to the existing Sunrise Way traffic signal interconnect system. The traffic
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signal shall be installed and operational prior to issuance of a Certificate of '
Occupancy, unless otherwise allowed by the City Engineer.
76. Sunrise Way shall be re-striped to provide twe, one 11 feet wide southbound left-
turn lanes, one 11 feet wide southbound shared through/left-turn lane, an 11 feet
wide southbound through lane, and an 11 feet wide southbound dedicated shared
thfeugWright-turn lane, or as otherwise required by the City Engineer. Traffic
striping transition to match existing striping shall be installed north and south of
Tahquitz Canyon Way, as necessary. Submit traffic striping and signage plans
prepared by a California registered civil engineer to the City Engineer for review and
approval. Required traffic striping and signage improvements shall be completed
prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
77. 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 Tahquitz Canyon Way, Sunrise Way, and Andreas Road frontages of the
subject property.
78. All damaged, destroyed, or modified pavement legends, traffic control devices,
signing, and striping associated with the proposed development shall be replaced '
as required by the City Engineer prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
79. Install a 24 inch stop sign, stop bar, and "STOP" legend for traffic exiting the
development at each of the site driveways, in accordance with City of Palm Springs
Standard Drawing Nos. 620-625.
80. 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.
81. This property is subject to the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee which shall be
paid prior to issuance of building permit.
Police Department
1. Developer shall comply with Article II of Chapter 8.04 of the Palm Springs Municipal
Code.
Building Department '
1. Prior to any construction on-site, all appropriate permits must be secured.
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Fire
1. Fire Department Access: Fire Department Access Roads shall be provided and
maintained in accordance with Sections 901 and 902 CFC. (902.1 CFC)
Minimum Access Road Dimensions:
a. Private streets shall have a minimum width of at least 20 feet, pursuant to
California Fire Code 902.1 however, a greater width for private streets may
be required by the City engineer to address traffic engineering, parking, and
other issues. Access for two-way private streets, a minimum width of 24 feet
will be required, unless otherwise allowed by the City Engineer, to the
minimum of 20 feet required by the Fire Code. No parking shall be allowed in
either side of the roadway.
b. Roads must be 30 feet wide when parking is not allowed on only one side of
the roadway.
C. Roads must be 40 feet wide when parking is not restricted.
2. Fire Extinguishers: Portable Fire Extinguishers shall be installed in accordance with
2001 CFC, Art. 10, and NFPA Std. 10.
3. Fire Sprinklers Required: An automatic fire sprinkler system is required by local
ordinance.
4. Fire Alarm System: Fire Alarm System required. Installation shall comply with the
requirements of NFPA 72.
5. Audible water flow alarms: An approved audible sprinkler flow alarm shall be
provided on the exterior of the building in an approved location. An approved
audible sprinkler flow alarm to alert the occupants shall be provided in the interior of
the building in a normally occupied location. (904.3.2 CBC)
6. Wiring Installation: The installation of all Fire Alarm Wiring and Equipment shall be
in accordance with NFPA 72, 760, NEC.
7. System Acceptance Test: Upon completion of the installation of the Fire Alarm
System, a satisfactory test of the entire system shall be made. The test shall be
witnessed by the fire inspector.
8. Access: Fire department access roads shall be provided so that no portion of the
exterior wall of the first floor of any building will be more than 150' from such roads.
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9. Access During Construction: Access for firefighting equipment shall be provided to '
the immediate job site at the start of construction and maintained until all
construction is complete. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed
width of not less than 20 feet and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less
than 13'6". Fire Department access roads shall have an all weather driving surface
and support a minimum weight of 73,000 lbs. (Sec. 902 CFC)
10. 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) The minimum inside turning radius is 30 feet, with an outside
radius of 45 feet.
11. Water Systems and Hydrants: Where underground water mains are to be provided,
they shall be installed, completed and in service with fire hydrants or standpipes (Or
combinations thereof located as directed by the Fire Department) not later than the
time when combustible materials are delivered to the construction site. (Sec. 903
CFC)
12. Fire Hydrant & FDC Location: A commercial fire hydrant is required within 30 feet
of the Fire Department Connection (FDC). Fire Hose must be protected from
vehicular traffic and shall not cross roadways, streets, railroad tracks or driveways
or areas subject to flooding or hazardous material or liquid releases. '
13. Operational Fire Hydrants: An operational fire hydrant(s) shall be installed within
250' of all combustible construction. No landscape planting, walls, or fencing is
permitted within 3 feet of fire hydrants, except groundcover plantings. (1001.7.2
CFC)
14. 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) Show location of address on
plan elevation view. Show requirement and dimensions of numbers in plan notes.
Numbers shall be a minimum 4 inches, and of contrasting color to the background.
15. Construction site Security and Protection:
a. Fencing Required: Construction site fencing with 20 foot wide access gates
is required for all combustible construction over 5,000 square feet. Fencing
shall remain intact until buildings are stuccoed or covered and secured with
lockable doors and windows. (8.04.260 PSMC)
b. Fire Apparatus Access Gates: Entrance gates shall have a clear width of at
least 15 feet and be equipped with a frangible chain and padlock. (8.04.260
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16. Access Gate Obstructions: Entrances to roads, trails or other access ways, which
have been closed with gates and barriers, shall be maintained clear at all times.
(902.2.4.1 CFC).
17. Emergency Key Box: A Knox key box is required for access to the fire sprinkler
riser. Box shall be mounted at 6 feet above grade, adjacent to the main entrance.
Contact the Fire Department at 760-323-8186 for a Knox application form. (902.4
CFC)
18. Plot Plan: Prior to completion of the project, a 8.5"x11" plot plan shall be provided
to the fire department. This shall clearly show all access points, fire hydrants, knox
box locations, fire department connections, unit identifiers, main electrical panel
locations, sprinkler riser and fire alarm locations. Large projects may require more
than one page.