HomeMy WebLinkAbout24193 RESOLUTION NO. 24193
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CASE
5.1404 CUP, A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) TO
ALLOW AN EIGHT (8) UNIT BOUTIQUE HOTEL TO
CONTAIN KITCHENS LOCATED AT 275 EAST
TAMARISK ROAD.
THE CITY COUNCIL FINDS AND DETERMINES AS FOLLOWS:
A. Sunlight Peak, LLC, ("Applicant') has filed a Conditional Use Permit application
with the City pursuant to Sections 94.02.00 and 92.02.01(C)(7) of the Zoning Code
to allow a hotel with more than 10% of the guest rooms containing kitchens at Epic
Hotel located at 275 East Tamarisk Road, Zone R-3, Section 11, APN: 507-181-
002 (Case 5.1404 CUP).
B. A hotel with guest units containing kitchen facilities in more than 10% of the
rooms is permitted in the R-3 (Medium Density Residential) Zone with the approval
of a Conditional Use Permit, pursuant to Section 92.02.01(C)(7) of the Zoning Code.
C. A notice of public hearing of the Planning Commission of the City of Palm
Springs, California to consider the above-mentioned application was given in
accordance with applicable law, and on January 11 , 2017, the Planning Commission
carefully reviewed and considered all of the evidence presented in connection with
the hearing on the Project, including but not limited to the staff report, and all written
and oral testimony presented and voted 7-0 to approve the Project with conditions.
D. On Monday 6, 2017, a timely Notice of Review was submitted to the City Clerk
requesting City Council a review of the Planning Commission decision relative to
Case 5.1404 CUP according to Section 2.06.030 of the Municipal Code.
E. Notice of public hearing of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs California
to consider Case 5.1404 CUP was given in accordance with applicable law, and on
March 1, 2017, the City Council carefully reviewed and considered all of the
evidence presented in connection with the hearing on the Project, including but not
limited to the staff report, and all written and oral testimony presented and voted 5-0
to approve the Project with conditions.
F. The proposed project is considered a "project' pursuant to the terms of the
California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), and has been determined to be
Categorically Exempt as a Class I exemption (Existing Facilities) pursuant to Section
15301 of the CEQA Guidelines.
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G. Section 94.02.00(B)(6) of the Palm Springs Zoning Code requires the City
Council to not approve a Conditional Use Permit unless it finds as follows:
1) That the use applied for at the location set forth in the application is
properly one for which a conditional use permit is authorized by this
Zoning Code.
Section 92.02.01(C)(7) of the Palm Springs Zoning Code (PSZC) allows hotels
which more than ten (10%) percent of the guest rooms contain kitchen facilities
within the R-2 zone with the approval of a CUP. The existing structure is a nine (9)
unit apartment complex that will be renovated into an eight (8) unit boutique hotel
with kitchens. The approval of the CUP will allow the use to comply with the PSZC.
2) That the use is necessary or desirable for the development of the
community, is in harmony with the various elements of objectives of the
general plan, and is not detrimental to existing uses or to future uses
specifically permitted in the zone in which the proposed use is to be
located.
The approval of the CUP to allow eight (8) units with kitchens will permit the
business to operate as a boutique hotel. The presence of kitchens in the rooms will
provide casual cooking facilities for a short or long term visitor. The conversion of a
1950's apartment complex to hotel located in the R-3 zone with a General Plan
Land Use Designation of High Density Residential conforms to all applicable
development standards. Adjacent properties to the west and south are similar
commercial businesses and the renovation of the proposed project will reduce the
overall unit count. The new hotel is not anticipated to be detrimental to existing uses
or future uses specifically permitted in the R-3 zone.
3) That the site for the intended use is adequate in size and shape to
accommodate such use, including yards, setbacks, walls or fences,
landscaping, and other features required in order to adjust such use to
those existing or permitted future uses of land in the neighborhood.
The renovation of an existing apartment complex to a new boutique hotel will meet
the development standards of the R-3 zone. The existing foot print of the structure
will not be altered and the density of the site will be reduced with the elimination of
one unit. Changes to the property include the relocation of a pool, the construction
of internal patio walls, and the reconstruction of the existing front property wall
separating the parking area and the internal courtyard. The project as presented
with the proposed improvements will meet this finding, therefore, the site is
adequate in size and shape to accommodate the proposed use.
4) That the site for the proposed use relates to streets and highways
properly designed and improved to carry the type and quantity of traffic to
be generated by the proposed use.
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The project site is located within 140 feet of North Indian Canyon Drive which is a
Major Thoroughfare in the General Plan Circulation Element, and has direct access
from East Tamarisk Road. Off-street parking for the project consists of nine (9) bay
parking spaces located at the front of the subject property. The renovated hotel will
reduce the overall number of guest units to eight (8) and any traffic generated by the
proposed use will be insignificant to the streets and highways.
5) That the conditions to be imposed and shown on the approved site plan
are deemed necessary to protect the public health, safety and general
welfare and may include minor modification of the zone's property
development standards.
The proposal is to renovate an existing apartment complex into an eight (8) unit
boutique hotel with kitchens. Conditions of Approval have been included in the
attached Exhibit A to ensure that the use operates in a manner which protects the
public health, safety and general welfare and protect the historic resource. These
conditions include compliance with the City's Zoning Ordinance and other necessary
requirements.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. CEQA.
The proposed proposed project is considered a 'project' pursuant to the terms of the
California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), and has been determined to be
Categorically Exempt as a Class I exemption (Existing Facilities) pursuant to Section
15301 of the CEQA Guidelines
SECTION 2. Conditional Use Permit.
The City Council approves Conditional Use Permit application (Case 5.1404 CUP) with
conditions as outlined in attached Exhibit "A."
ADOPTED THIS 15th DAY OF MARCH, 2017.
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David H. Ready, Esq., D.
ATTEST: City Manager
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Kathleen D. Hart, MMC
Interim City Clerk
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CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss.
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS )
I, KATHLEEN D. HART, Interim City Clerk of the City of Palm Springs, hereby
certify that Resolution No. 24139 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, 2107,
by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Kors, Mills, Roberts, Mayor Pro Tern Foat, and
Mayor Moon
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
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Kathleen D. Hart, MMC
Interim City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 24193
EXHIBIT A
Case 5.1404 CUP
Epic Hotel
275 East Tamarisk Road
March 15, 2017
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Before final acceptance of the project, all conditions listed below shall be completed to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer, the Director of Planning Services, the Director of
Building and Safety, 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 CONDITIONS
ADM 1. Project Description. This approval is for the project described per Case
5.1404 CUP, except as modified the conditions below.
ADM 2. Reference Documents. The site shall be developed and maintained in
accordance with the approved plans date stamped February 1, 2017 and on
file in the Planning Division except as modified by the conditions below.
ADM 3. Conform to all Codes and Regulations. The project shall conform to the
conditions contained herein, all applicable regulations of the Palm Springs
Zoning Ordinance, Municipal Code, and any other City County, State and
Federal Codes, ordinances, resolutions and laws that may apply.
ADM 4. Minor Deviations. The Director of Planning or designee may approve minor
deviations to the project description and approved plans in accordance with
the provisions of the Palm Springs Zoning Code.
ADM 5. Indemnification. 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 5.1404 CUP. 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
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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.
ADM 6. Maintenance and Repair. The property owner(s) and successors and
assignees in interest shall maintain and repair the improvements including
and without limitation all structures, sidewalks, bikeways, parking areas,
landscape, irrigation, lighting, signs, walls, and fences between the curb and
property line, including sidewalk or bikeway easement areas that extend onto
private property, in a first class condition, free from waste and debris, and in
accordance with all applicable law, rules, ordinances and regulations of all
federal, state, and local bodies and agencies having jurisdiction at the
property owner's sole expense. This condition shall be included in the
recorded covenant agreement for the property if required by the City.
ADM 7. Time Limit on Commencement of Use. The time limit for commencement of
the use authorized by this conditional use permit shall be two (2) years from
the effective date of approval. A conditional use permit shall become effective
after an elapsed period of fifteen (15) days from the date of the decision by
the commission authorizing the permit.
ADM 8. Right to Appeal. Decisions of an administrative officer or agency of the City
of Palm Springs may be appealed in accordance with Municipal Code
Chapter 2.05. Permits will not be issued until the appeal period has
concluded.
ADM 9. Cause No Disturbance. The owner shall monitor outdoor parking areas,
walkways, and adjoining properties and shall take all necessary measures to
ensure that customers do not loiter, create noise, litter, or cause any
disturbances while on-site. The owner and operator shall ensure that at
closing time, all customers leave the property promptly and that the property
is clean and secure before the owner/operator leaves the premises. The
Police Chief, based upon complaints and/or other cause, may require on-site
security officers to ensure compliance with all City, State, and Federal laws
and conditions of approval. Failure to comply with these conditions may
result in revocation of this permit, temporary business closure or criminal
prosecution.
ADM 10. Grounds for Revocation. Non-compliance with any of the conditions of this
approval or with City codes and ordinances, State laws; any valid citizen
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complaints or policing and safety problems (not limited to excessive alcohol
consumption, noise, disturbances, signs, etc) regarding the operation of the
establishment; as determined by the Chief of Police or the Director of Building
and Safety, may result in proceedings to revoke the Conditional Use Permit.
In addition, violations of the City Codes and Ordinances will result in
enforcement actions which may include citations, arrest, temporary business
closure, or revocation of this permit in accordance with the law.
ADM 11. Comply with City Noise Ordinance. This use and property shall comply with
the provisions of Section 11.74 Noise Ordinance of the Palm Springs
Municipal Code. Violations may result in revocation of this Conditional Use
Permit.
Ordinance Time of Day Ordinance dBA Limits
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM 60
6:00 PM to 10:00 PM 55
10:00 PM to 7:00 AM 50
CITY COUNCIL CONDITIONS
CC 1. Maintain the relocation assistant as required by the Planning Commission as
seen in PLN 11.
CC 2. A list of residents for relocation shall be provided to the Department of
Planning Services prior to issuance of permits for construction.
CC 3. The renovated hotel shall be required to provide and maintain the following
services:
• The hotel shall have a front desk that is accessible to the general public.
• The front desk must be staffed from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, with a manager
available after hours to respond to guest needs.
• Housekeeping services shall be provided on a daily basis.
• Guest occupancy shall not exceed a maximum of 28 days.
CC 4. Every tenant, from the date the applicant first applied to convert this to a
hotel, who has already left or leaves due to action by the landlord (eviction
without cause, non-renewal of rental agreement, increase in rent or more than
cost of living increase, etc.) will be provided relocation in the amount of three
(3) month's rent plus one (1) month additional for every year they were
tenants there for more than three (3) years.
CC 5. Rent increases shall be no more than once per year and must be no higher
than increase in cost of living.
CC 6. Every tenant will receive no less than 90-days' notice of eviction, rent
increase or non-renewal of their rental agreement.
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CC 7. The owner will provide the City with list of all tenants and their address as of
the date the Conditional Use Permit was submitted on December 7, 2016
within fifteen (15) days and will provide the City within fifteen (15) days after
any tenant receives a notice of eviction, rent increase or non-renewal of their
rental agreement.
CC 8. A letter will be sent by the applicant or the City, as determined by the City
Manager, to each tenant about the process and their rights to notice and
relocation expenses.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS
PLN 4. Entertainment and Amplified Noise. This CUP does not authorize any use of
entertainment or amplified music on-site.
PLN 5. Sign Applications Required. No signs are approved by this action.
PLN 7. Exterior Alarms & Audio Systems. No sirens, outside paging or any type of
signalization will be permitted, except approved alarm systems.
PLN 8. Outside Storage Prohibited. No outside storage of any kind shall be
permitted except as approved as a part of the proposed plan.
PLN 9. Kitchens. Conditional Use Permit (CUP) will permit kitchens in eight (8) guest
units.
CONDITIONS IMPOSED BY PLANNING COMMISSION
PLN 10. Property owner to provide a sixty (60) day notice of intent to convert
apartment complex to hotel for all current building tenants with proof of
notification submitted to Planning Department.
PLN 11. Property owner to provide Tenant Assistance to occupant's as stipulated in
Section 9.62.020 (F) of the Palm Springs Municipal Code.
POLICE DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS
POL 1. The operator shall comply with the noise ordinance (Chapter 11.74 of the
Municipal Code) 24-hours a day.
POL 2. The operator shall work with the Police Department to amicably resolve
complaints related to meetings and events at the property.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS
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BLD 1. Construction Permits. Prior to any construction on-site, all appropriate
permits must be secured.
FIRE DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS
FID 1 These conditions are subject to final plan check and review. Initial Fire
Department conditions have been determined from the plans received and
dated June 13, 2016 in addition to a revised site plan received on November
11, 2016. Additional requirements may be required at that time based on
revisions to site plans.
FID 2 Fire Department Conditions were based on the 2013 California Fire Code as
adopted by City of Palm Springs, Palm Springs Municipal Code and latest
adopted NFPA Standards. Four (4) complete sets of plans for private fire
service mains, fire alarm, or fire sprinkler systems must be submitted at time
of the building plan submittal. No deferred submittals accepted.
FID 3 PLANS AND PERMITS
Complete plans for private fire service mains or fire sprinkler systems should
be submitted for approval well in advance of installation. Plan reviews can
take up to 20 working days. Submit a minimum of four (4) sets of drawings for
review. Upon approval, the Fire Prevention Bureau will retain one set.
Plans shall be submitted to:
City of Palm Springs
Building and Safety Department
3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Counter Hours: 8:00 AM — 6:00 PM, Monday—Thursday
A deposit for Plan Check and Inspection Fees is required at the time of Plan
Submittal. Inspection fees are charged at the fully burdened hourly rate of the
fire inspector. These fees are established by Resolution of the Palm Springs
City Council.
Complete listings and manufacturer's technical data sheets for all system
materials shall be included with plan submittals. All system materials shall be
UL listed or FM approved for fire protection service and approved by the Fire
Prevention Bureau prior to installation.
Plans shall indicate all necessary engineering features, including all hydraulic
reference nodes, pipe lengths and pipe diameters as required by the
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appropriate codes and standards. Plans and supportive data (calculations
and manufacturer's technical data sheets) shall be submitted with each plan
submittal. Complete and accurate legends for all symbols and abbreviations
shall be provided on the plans.
FID 4 Conditions of Approval — "Conditions of Approval" received from the Palm
Springs Planning Department must be submitted with each plan set. Failure
to submit will result in a delay of plan approval
FID 5 Key Box Required (CFC 506.1): Where access to or within a structure or an
area is restricted because of secured openings or where immediate access is
necessary for life-saving or fire-fighting purposes, the fire code official is
authorized to require a key box to be installed in an approved location. The
key box shall be flush mount type and shall contain keys to gain necessary
access as required by the fire code official.
Secured emergency access gates serving apartment, town home or
condominium complex courtyards must provide a key box in addition to
association or facility locks. The nominal height of Knox lock box installations
shall be 5 feet above grade. Location and installation of Knox key boxes must
be approved by the fire code official.
Key Box Contents (CFC 506.1): The Knox key box shall contain keys to all
areas of ingress/egress, alarm rooms, fire sprinkler riser/equipment rooms,
mechanical rooms, elevator rooms, elevator controls, plus a card containing
the emergency contact people and phone numbers for the building/complex.
FID 6 Water Plan (CFC 501.3 & 901.2): A water plan for on-site and off-site is
required and shall include underground private fire main for fire sprinkler
riser(s), public fire hydrant(s), public water mains, Double Check Detector
Assembly, Fire Department Connection and associated valves.
FID 7 Required Water Supply (CFC 507.1): An approved water supply capable of
supplying the required fire flow for fire protection shall be provided to
premises upon which facilities, buildings or portions of buildings are hereafter
constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction.
FID 8 NFPA 13R Fire Sprinklers Required: An automatic fire sprinkler system is
required. Only a C-16 licensed fire sprinkler contractor shall perform system
design and installation. System to be designed and installed in accordance
with NFPA standard 13R, 2013 Edition, as modified by local ordinance.
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FID 9 Identification (CFC 509.1): Fire protection equipment shall be identified in an
approved manner. Rooms containing controls for air-conditioning systems,
sprinkler risers and valves, roof access, electrical rooms, or other fire
detection, suppression or control elements shall be identified for the use of
the fire department. Approved signs required to identify fire protection
equipment and equipment location, shall be constructed of durable materials,
permanently installed and readily visible.
FID 10 Fire Sprinkler Supervision and Alarms System (CFC 903.4/4.1): All valves
controlling the water supply for automatic sprinkler systems, pumps, tanks,
water levels and temperatures, critical air pressures and water-flow switches
on all fire sprinkler systems shall be electrically supervised by a listed Fire
Alarm Control Unit (FACU). The listed FACU alarm, supervisory and trouble
signals shall be distinctly different and shall be monitored at a UL listed
central station service. The fire sprinkler supervision and alarms system shall
comply with the requirements of NFPA 72, 2013 Edition. All control valves
shall be locked in the open position.
FID 11 Smoke Alarm or Detector Location — R-1 Occupancy (CFC 907.2.11.1):
Single or multiple-station smoke alarms shall be installed in all of the following
locations in Group R-1 :
1. In sleeping areas.
2. In every room in the path of the means of egress from the sleeping area to
the door leading from the sleeping unit.
3. In each story within the sleeping unit, including basements. For sleeping
units with split levels and without an intervening door between the adjacent
levels, a smoke alarm installed on the upper level shall suffice for the
adjacent lower level provided that the lower level is less than one full story
below the upper level.
FID 12 Group R-1 and R-2.1 Accessibility Requirements (CFC 907.6.2.3.3):
Group R-1 and R-2.1 dwelling units or sleeping units in accordance with
Table 907.6.2.3.3 shall be provided with a visible alarm notification appliance,
activated by both the in room smoke alarm and the building fire alarm system.
Also comply with Section 1111 B.4.5, Table 11 B-3, and Table 11 B-4 of the
California Building Code.
FID 13 Fire Extinguisher Requirements (CFC 906): Provide one 2-A: 10-B: C
portable fire extinguisher for every 75 feet of floor or grade travel distance for
normal hazards. Show proposed extinguisher locations on the plans.
Extinguishers shall be mounted in a visible, accessible location 3 to 5 feet
above floor level. Preferred location is in the path of exit travel or near an exit
door.
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FID 14 Interior, Finish, Decorative Materials and Furnishings (CFC 801.1):
Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall govern interior finish, interior trim,
furniture, furnishings, decorative materials and decorative vegetation in
buildings. Existing buildings shall comply with Sections 803 through 808. New
buildings shall comply with Sections 804 through 808, and Section 803 of the
California Building Code.
FID 15 Hazardous Materials (CFC 5004.1): Storage of hazardous materials in
amounts exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area as set
forth in Section 5003.1 shall be in accordance with Sections 5001, 5003 and
5004. Storage of hazardous materials in amounts not exceeding the
maximum allowable quantity per control area as set forth in Section 5003.1
shall be in accordance with Sections 5001 and 5003. Retail and wholesale
storage and display of nonflammable solid and nonflammable and
noncombustible liquid hazardous materials in Group M occupancies and
Group S storage shall be in accordance with Section 5003.11.
• Pool Chemicals — dedicated, compliant storage cabinets, rooms, or
areas required
• Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) — dedicated, compliant storage cabinets,
rooms, or areas required
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS
STREETS
ENG 1. The Engineering Services Department recommends deferral of off-site
improvement items (identified as "Deferred') at this time due to lack of full
improvements in the immediate area. The owner shall execute a street
improvement covenant agreeing to construct all required street
improvements upon the request of the City of Palm Springs City Engineer
at such time as deemed necessary. The covenant shall be executed and
notarized by the property owner(s) prior to approval of the Grading Plan or
issuance of grading or building permits. A current title report; or a copy of
a current tax bill and a copy of a vesting grant deed shall be provided to
verify current property ownership. A covenant preparation fee in effect at
the time that the covenant is submitted shall be paid by the applicant prior
to issuance of any grading or building permits.
ENG 2. Any improvements within the public right-of-way require a City of Palm
Springs Encroachment Permit. All improvements are subject to inspection
and a 24 to 48 hour inspection notification is required.
ENG 3. Submit street improvement plans prepared by a registered California civil
engineer to the Engineering Services Department. The plan(s) shall be
approved by the City Engineer prior to issuance of any building permits.
"Deferred'
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TAMARISK ROAD
ENG 4. Dedicate an additional 10 feet to provide the ultimate half street right-of-
way width of 30 feet along the entire frontage. A current title report; or a
copy of a current tax bill and a copy of a vesting grant deed shall be
provided to verify current property ownership. A right-of-way plan check
fee shall be paid by the applicant in effect at the time that the dedication is
submitted.
ENG 5. The owner shall apply for an Encroachment Agreement from the
Engineering Services Department to allow the existing bay parking to
remain on said portion of property to be dedicated as required for
additional right-of-way. The agreement shall be executed by the owner
prior to issuance of a building permit.
ENG 6. Construct a 6 inch curb and gutter, 20 feet south of centerline along the
entire frontage in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing
No. 200. "Deferred'
ENG 7. Construct a driveway approach for bay parking in accordance with City of
Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 201. "Deferred'
ENG 8. Construct an 8 feet wide sidewalk behind the curb along the entire
frontage in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No.
210. "Deferred'
ENG 9. 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 along the
entire frontage in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing
No. 110. (Additional pavement removal and replacement may be required
upon review of existing pavement cross-sections, and to ensure grade
breaks of the pavement cross-section do not occur within a travel lane.) 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. "Deferred'
ENG 10. All broken or off grade street improvements along the project frontage
shall be repaired or replaced.
SANITARY SEWER
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ENG 11 . All sanitary facilities shall be connected to the public sewer system. The
existing sewer service to the property shall be used for new sanitary
facilities. New laterals shall not be connected at manholes.
GRADING
ENG 12. Submit a Precise Grading Plan prepared by a California registered Civil
engineer to the Engineering Services Department for review and approval.
The Precise Grading 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 Services Department
for review and approval. The applicant and/or its grading contractor shall
be required to comply with Chapter 8.50 of the City of Palm Springs
Municipal Code, and shall be required to utilize one or more "Coachella
Valley Best Available Control Measures' as identified in the Coachella
Valley Fugitive Dust Control Handbook for each fugitive dust source such
that the applicable performance standards are met. The applicant's or its
contractor's Fugitive Dust Control Plan shall be prepared by staff that has
completed the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD)
Coachella Valley Fugitive Dust Control Class. The applicant and/or its
grading contractor shall provide the Engineering Services Department with
current and valid Certificate(s) of Completion from AQMD for staff that has
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
AQMD at (909) 396-3752, or at http://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
Services Department prior to approval of the Grading plan.
b. 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.
ENG 13. Prior to approval of a Grading Plan (or issuance of a Grading Permit), the
applicant shall obtain written approval to proceed with construction from
the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, Tribal Historic Preservation
Officer or Tribal Archaeologist ( a copy of the written approval must be
provided to the City) . The applicant shall contact the Tribal Historic
Preservation Officer or the Tribal Archaeologist at ACBCI-
THPO(a)aquacaliente.net to determine their requirements, if any,
associated with grading or other construction. The applicant is advised to
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contact the Tribal Historic Preservation Officer or Tribal Archaeologist as
early as possible. If required, it is the responsibility of the applicant to
coordinate scheduling of Tribal monitors during grading or other
construction, and to arrange payment of any required fees associated with
Tribal monitoring.
ENG 14. 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 (if
required). The California Department of Food and Agriculture office is
located at 73-710 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert (Phone: 760-776-
8208).
GENERAL
ENG 15. 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.
ENG 16. All proposed utility lines shall be installed underground.
ENG 17. If utility undergrounding is deferred in accordance with specific direction by
the Planning Commission and/or City Council, the record property owner
shall enter into a covenant agreeing to underground all of the existing
overhead utilities required by the Municipal Code in the future upon
request of the City of Palm Springs City Engineer at such time as deemed
necessary. The covenant shall be executed and notarized by the property
owner and submitted to the City Engineer prior to issuance of a grading
permit. A current title report; or a copy of a current tax bill and a copy of a
vesting grant deed shall be provided to verify current property ownership.
A covenant preparation fee in effect at the time that the covenant is
submitted shall be paid by the developer prior to issuance of any grading
or building permits.
ENG 18. All existing utilities shall be shown on the improvement plans if required for
the project. The existing and proposed service laterals shall be shown
from the main line to the property line.
ENG 19. Upon approval of any improvement plan (if required) by the City Engineer,
the improvement plan shall be provided to the City in digital format,
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consisting of a DWG (AutoCAD 2004 drawing file), DXF (AutoCAD ASCII
drawing exchange file), and PDF (Adobe Acrobat 6.0 or greater) formats.
Variation of the type and format of the digital data to be submitted to the
City may be authorized, upon prior approval by the City Engineer.
ENG 20. The original improvement plans prepared for the proposed development
and approved by the City Engineer (if required) shall be documented with
record drawing "as-built" information and returned to the Engineering
Services Department prior to issuance of a final certificate of occupancy.
Any modifications or changes to approved improvement plans shall be
submitted to the City Engineer for approval prior to construction.
ENG 21. 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.
TRAFFIC
ENG 22. All damaged, destroyed, or modified pavement legends, traffic control
devices, signing, striping, and street lights, associated with the proposed
development shall be replaced as required by the City Engineer prior to
issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
ENG 23. Construction signing, lighting and barricading shall be provided during all
phases of construction 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 Part 6 'Temporary Traffic Control'
of the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CAMUTCD),
dated November 7, 2014, or subsequent editions in force at the time of
construction.
ENG 24. This property is subject to the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee which
shall be paid prior to issuance of building permit.
END OF CONDITIONS