HomeMy WebLinkAbout23742 RESOLUTION NO. 23742
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A MITIGATED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION UNDER CEQA, AND
APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP (TTM) 36725
(CASE 5.1340 CUP PDD 370/3.3742 MAJ/TTM 36725).
WHEREAS, West Coast Housing Partners, LLC on behalf of the Owner, The Eric
Brandenburg Separate Property Trust submitted applications pursuant to Palm Springs
Zoning Code Section 94.03 & 93.07 (Planned Development, Zone Change) Section
94.04 (Architectural Review), Section 93.02 & 92.25.00 (Conditional Use Permit / Resort
Combining Zone) and Municipal Code Section 9.62 (Maps) seeking approval of a
Planned Development District in lieu of a Change of Zone, a Tentative Tract Map, and a
Major Architectural Application and a Conditional Use Permit via the PDD for
development of a gated community comprised of 46 two-story detached residential
units, private streets, common open space and landscaping on a roughly 5.23 acre site
located at the southeast corner of North Palm Canyon Drive and Alvarado Road (Case
5.1340 PDD 370 CUP / 3.3742 MAJ, TTM 36725) (APN's 504-074-001, 002 & 008); and
WHEREAS, on August 11, 2014, the subject project was reviewed by the City's
Architectural Advisory Committee (AAC), which voted 5-0-1-1 (Song abstained, Secoy-
Jenson absent) to recommend approval of the project by the Planning Commission
subject to the condition that the applicant submit the final landscape plan to a
subcommittee of the AAC (members Purnell/Fredricks/Cassady) for review and
recommendation of approval to the Planning Director prior to issuance of building
permits; and
WHEREAS, notice of a public hearing of the Planning Commission of the City of
Palm Springs, California to consider Case 5.1340 PDD 370, CUP / 3.3742 MAJ / TTM
36725 was given in accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, on October 8, 2014 a public hearing of the Planning Commission of
the City of Palm Springs, California was held in accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, at said hearing, 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 table the matter with direction to the applicant to modify the project;
and
WHEREAS, a notice of public hearing of the Planning Commission of the City of
Palm Springs, California to consider Case 5.1340 PDD 370, CUP / 3.3742 MAJ / TTM
36725 was given in accordance with applicable law; and
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WHEREAS, on November 19, 2014 a public hearing of the Planning Commission
of the City of Palm Springs, California was held in accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, at said hearing 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 5-2-0 (Calerdine and Klatchko .opposed) to table the matter and refer it back
to the applicant with direction to revise several aspects of the project, and
WHEREAS, a notice of public hearing of the Planning Commission of the City of
Palm Springs, California to consider Case 5.1340 PDD 370, CUP, TTM 36725 was
given in accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, on December 10, 2014 a public hearing of the Planning Commission
of the City of Palm Springs, California was held in accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, at said hearing 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 and recommend its
approval by City Council subject to those conditions; and
WHEREAS, a notice of public hearing of the City Council of the City of Palm
Springs, California to consider Case 5.1340 PDD 370, CUP, TTM 36725 was given in
accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS on January 7, 2015, the City Council held a public hearing in
accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the
proposed development has been determined to be a project subject to environmental
analysis under guidelines of CEQA.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS DOES HEREBY
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: CEQA. The project has been reviewed under the provisions
of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). An initial study was conducted and
the City concluded that the project as proposed had the potential to cause significant
negative impacts on the environment. The analysis included all required CEQA issues,
including but not limited to air quality, traffic, land use compatibility and hydrology.
Mitigation Measures have been proposed to reduce the project's significant impacts to a
less than significant level. The applicant has agreed in writing to implement the
proposed mitigation measures. The CEQA analysis including a Notice of Intent (NOI) to
adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) was made available for public comment
for a 20-day period from September 3, 2014 to September 23, 2014. Public comment
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letters were received which are attached to this staff report. Through the public
comment period, no new information was found that would require recirculation or
further analysis of the project's impacts under CEQA.
The City Council independently reviewed and considered the information contained in
the draft MND and NOI prior to its review of the proposed project, and the draft MND
reflects the City's independent judgment and analysis. The City Council finds, on the
basis of the whole record before it, including the initial study and comments received,
that the project as proposed, including all required permits, has the potential to cause
significant impacts on the environment but the proposed Mitigation Measures would
reduce those impacts to a less than significant level. Therefore the City Council hereby
adopts the Mitigated Negative Declaration as a complete and adequate evaluation of
the project pursuant to CEQA.
SECTION 2: FINDINGS FOR THE TENTATIVE TRACT MAP. The findings
required for the proposed Tentative Map are pursuant to Section 66474 of the California
Subdivision Map Act. The project is evaluated against these findings as follows:
a. The proposed Tentative Tract Map is consistent with all applicable
general and specific plans.
The TTM proposes a single lot subdivision for condominium purposes with open space,
common area, forty-six (46) detached residential units and private streets. The
proposed density is within the range specified by the Mixed-use / Multi-use General
Plan land use designation. The project proposes private streets that are not consistent
with the General Plan, however the Planning Commission imposed a condition of
approval requiring street configuration consistent with the General Plan and with this
condition, the project can be deemed consistent with this finding. No specific plans are
associated with the subject property.
b. The design and improvements of the proposed Tentative Tract Map
are consistent with the zone in which the property is located.
The proposed project design and improvements are generally not consistent with the C-
1 / RGA-6 / R-3 zone in which the property is located. The PDD in lieu of a zone
change proposes single family uses structured in a condominium form of ownership.
The PDD proposes detached residential uses with development standards that do not
conform to the R-1-C standards, and proposes a density that is greater than the
maximum allowable for the RGA-6 zone. With the approval of the PDD in lieu of a
change of zone, the project will be established as its own unique zone and can be
deemed consistent with its own zoning development standards and density.
c. The site is physically suited for this type of development.
The project site will be graded to accommodate the proposed development. Site
modifications include new private driveways to individual residential units from a
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network of proposed private streets. As currently configured the site is not adequate for
the type of development proposed because the proposed private streets do not conform
to the General Plan. A condition requiring conformance with the General Plan on street
width is included and with this condition, the project is deemed consistent with this
finding. With approval of the proposed PDD the site would be deemed physically
suitable for this type of development.
Each unit is proposed as a detached two-story residential unit structured within a
condominium form of ownership. A total of 46 residences are proposed on the 5.23-
acre site. The site has adequate vehicular access with primary access taken from
Alvarado Road, a local street, and emergency access onto De Anza Road which is a
collector street. The General Plan EIR studied projected traffic and service levels on
the surrounding network of public streets and the project density at roughly 9du/ac is
less than the maximum allowed for the Mixed-Use / Multi-use designation and thus the
site is physically suited for this type of development.
d. The site is physically suited for the proposed density of development.
The General Plan Mixed-Use / Multi-Use Land Use designation in which the project is
sited allows up 30 du/ac with approval of a PDD. The underlying RGA-6 zone allows 6
du/ac. The PDD in lieu of a change of zone proposes roughly 9du/ac; a density greater
than the underlying zone, but less than the maximum allowable by the General Plan. As
noted above, although proposed street widths are not consistent with the General Plan,
with incorporation of the condition requiring conformance with the General Plan street
width, the project can be found consistent with this finding. With approval of the PDD as a
change of zone, the project would be consistent with both the General Plan and Zoning in
terms of suitability for the proposed density.
e. The design of the subdivision is not likely to cause environmental damage
or substantially and avoidably injure fish, wildlife, or their habitats.
The Tentative Tract Map and associated Planned Development District have been
reviewed under the California Environmental Quality Act, and a Mitigated Negative
Declaration is proposed. Mitigation measures have been included which will reduce
potential impacts to less than significant levels. The project will therefore not damage or
injure fish, wildlife or their habitats.
f. The design of the subdivision or type of improvements is not likely to
cause serious public health problems.
The design of the proposed subdivision includes connections to all public utilities including
water and sewer systems. The layout of internal private streets provides access to each
detached residential unit however street width and separation of vehicular and pedestrian
movement as proposed are not consistent. With incorporation of the condition requiring
General Plan street dimensions and separation of vehicular and pedestrian movement, the
project can be found consistent with this finding. No serious public health problems are
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anticipated.
g. The design of the subdivision or type of improvements will not conflict with
easements, acquired by the public at large, for access through or use of the
property within the proposed subdivision.
There are no known public easements across the subject property; therefore the design of
the subdivision will not conflict with easements for access through or use of the property.
Any utility easements can be accommodated within the project design.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, based upon the foregoing, the City
Council hereby adopts the Mitigated Negative Declaration under CEQA and approves
Case 5.1340 / TTM 36725; a Tentative Tract Map for condominium purposes for
development of a community of 46, two-story detached residential units with private
streets, guest parking, common areas, landscaping and open space on a roughly 5.23-
acre parcel located at the southeast corner of North Palm Canyon Drive and Alvarado
Road, (APN's 504-074-001, 002 & 008) subject to the conditions set forth in Exhibit A.
ADOPTED THIS 7T" DAY OF JANUARY, 2015.
David H. Ready, anager
ATTEST:
mes 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. 23742 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 the 7th day of January, 2015
by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Hutcheson, Councilmember Mills,
Mayor Pro Tern Lewin, and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
mes Thompson, City Clerk
City of Palm Springs, California
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RESOLUTION NO. 23742
EXHIBIT A
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Case 5.1340 PDD 370 CUP / 3.3742 MAJ /TTM 36725 - "Alvarado'
(Southeast corner of North Palm Canyon Drive and Alvarado Road)
January 7, 2015
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
(5.1340 PDD 370 CUP / 3.3742 MAJ / TTM 36725); except as modified with
the approved Mitigation Monitoring Program and the conditions below;
ADM 2. Reference Documents. The site shall be developed and maintained in
accordance with the approved plans, date stamped (October 29, 2014),
including site plans, architectural elevations, exterior materials and colors,
landscaping, and grading on file in the Planning Division except as modified
by the approved Mitigation Measures and 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. Tentative Map. This approval is for Tentative Tract Map 36725 located at the
southwest corner of North Palm Canyon Drive and Alvarado Road, date
stamped October 29, 2014. This approval is subject to all applicable
regulations of the Subdivision Map Act, the Palm Springs Municipal Code,
and any other applicable City Codes, ordinances and resolutions.
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ADM 6. 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 5.1340 PDD 370 CUP / 3.3742 MAJ / TTM 36725.
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.
ADM 7. 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 8. Time Limit on Approval. Approval of the (Planned Development District
(PDD) Tentative Tract Map (TTM) and Major Architectural Applications (MAJ)
shall be valid for a period of two (2) years from the effective date of the
approval. Extensions of time may be granted by the Planning Commission
upon demonstration of good cause.
Approval of this Conditional Use Permit shall be valid for a period of two (2)
years from the effective date of the approval. Once constructed, the
Conditional Use Permit, provided the project has remained in compliance with
all conditions of approval, does not have a time limit.
Extensions of time may be approved pursuant to Code Section 9.63.110.
Such extension shall be required in writing and received prior to the expiration
of the original approval (Tentative Tract Map)
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ADM 9. 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 2.05.00. Permits will not be issued until the appeal period has
concluded.
ADM 10. Public Art Fees. This project shall be subject to Chapters 2.24 and 3.37 of
the Municipal Code regarding public art. The project shall either provide
public art or payment of an in lieu fee. In the case of the in-lieu fee, the fee
shall be based upon the total building permit valuation as calculated pursuant
to the valuation table in the Uniform Building Code, the fee being 1/2% for
commercial projects or 1/4% for residential projects with first $100,000 of total
building permit valuation for individual single-family units exempt. Should the
public art be located on the project site, said location shall be reviewed and
approved by the Director of Planning and Zoning and the Public Arts
Commission, and the property owner shall enter into a recorded agreement to
maintain the art work and protect the public rights of access and viewing.
ADM 11. Park Development Fees. The developer shall dedicate land or pay a fee in
lieu of a dedication, at the option of the City. The in-lieu fee shall be
computed pursuant to Ordinance No. 1632, Section IV, by multiplying the
area of park to be dedicated by the fair market value of the land being
developed plus the cost to acquire and improve the property plus the fair
share contribution, less any credit given by the City, as may be reasonably
determined by the City based upon the formula contained in Ordinance No.
1632. In accordance with the Ordinance, the following areas or features shall
not be eligible for private park credit: golf courses, yards, court areas,
setbacks, development edges, slopes in hillside areas (unless the area
includes a public trail) landscaped development entries, meandering
streams, land held as open space for wildlife habitat, flood retention facilities
and circulation improvements such as bicycle, hiking and equestrian trails
(unless such systems are directly linked to the City's community-wide system
and shown on the City's master plan).
ADM 12. Maintenance of Outdoor Seating and structures at the Corner "Oasis".
Periodic cleaning of the "oasis" at the corner of North Palm Canyon Drive and
Alvarado Road shall be the responsibility of the project's homeowners'
association (HOA).
ADM 13. CC&R's The applicant prior to issuance of building permits shall submit a
draft declaration of covenants, conditions and restrictions ("CC&R's") to the
Director of Planning for approval in a format to be approved by the City
Attorney. These CC&R's may be enforceable by the City, shall not be
amended without City approval, and shall require maintenance of all property
in a good condition and in accordance with all ordinances.
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ADM 14. CC&R's. Prior to recordation of a final Tentative Tract Map or issuance of
building permits, the applicant shall submit a draft declaration of covenants,
conditions and restrictions ("CC&R's") to the Director of Planning for approval
in a format to be approved by the City Attorney. The draft CC&R package
shall include:
a. The document to convey title
b. Deed restrictions, easements, of Covenant Conditions and Restrictions to
be recorded.
c. Provisions for joint access to the proposed parcels, and any open space
restrictions.
d. A provision, which provides that the CC&R's may not be terminated or
substantially amended without the consent of the City and the developer's
successor-i n-i me rest.
Approved CC&R's are to be recorded following approval of the final map.
The CC&R's may be enforceable by the City, shall not be amended without
City approval, and shall require maintenance of all property in a good
condition and in accordance with all ordinances,
ADM 15. CC&R's Deposits & Fees. The applicant shall submit to the City of Palm
Springs, a deposit in the amount of $3,500, for the review of the CC&R's by
the City Attorney. A $675 filing fee shall also be paid to the City Planning
Department for administrative review purposes.
ADM 16. CC&R's Noise Disclosure. The CC&R's shall have a disclosure statement
regarding the location of the project relative to roadway noise, City special
events, roadway closures for special events and other planned activities
which may occur in the public right-of-way.
ADM 17. Notice to Tenants. The applicant shall provide all tenants with a copy of the
Conditions of Approval for this project.
ADM 18. Community Facilities District. The project will bring additional residents,
visitors and activities to the community that will potentially impact the needs
for public safety services beyond the City's ability to provide such services;
and because such services, including police protection, criminal justice, fire
protection and suppression, ambulance, paramedic and other safety services,
and recreation, library, cultural services are near capacity, the City has
established a Community Facilities District to which this project shall be
annexed, subject to conditions of approval; and
Prior to recordation of the final map or, at the City's option, prior to issuance
of certificate of occupancy, the developer agree to support formation of or
annexation into a Community Facilities District (CFD) to include the project
site. Developer further agrees to waive any right of protest or contest such
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formation or annexation, provided that the amount of any assessment for any
single family dwelling unit (or the equivalency thereof when applied to multiple
family, commercial or industrial) as established through appropriate study
shall not exceed $500 annually per dwelling unit or dwelling unit equivalency
unit, subject to an annual consumer price index escalator. Prior to sale of any
lots, or prior to the issuance of any certificate of occupancy, or prior to any
approval of the Building Official that will allow the premises to be occupied,
the CFD shall be formed, the annexation thereto shall occur, or at the option
of the City Manager and Building Official, a covenant agreement may be
recorded against any affected parcel(s) with the project, evidencing the
Owner's binding consent, approval, and waiver of rights as provided in this
condition of approval.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT CONDITIONS
ENV 1. Coachella Valley Multiple-Species Habitat Conservation Plan (CVMSHCP)
Local Development Mitigation Fee (LDMF) required. All projects within the
City of Palm Springs, not within the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians
reservation are subject to payment of the CVMSHCP LDMF prior to the
issuance of certificate of occupancy.
ENV 2. California Fish & Game Fees Required. The project is required to pay a fish
and game impact fee as defined in Section 711.4 of the California Fish and
Game Code. This CFG impact fee plus an administrative fee for filing the
action with the County Recorder shall be submitted by the applicant to the
City in the form of a money order or a cashier's check payable to the
Riverside County Clerk prior to the final City action on the project (either
Planning Commission or City Council determination). This fee shall be
submitted by the City to the County Clerk with the Notice of Determination.
Action on this application shall not be final until such fee is paid. The project
may be eligible for exemption or refund of this fee by the California
Department of Fish & Game. Applicants may apply for a refund by the CFG
at www.dfg.ca.gov for more information.
ENV 3. Mitigation Monitoring. 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 defined in the CEQA
Evaluation and summarized here as follows:
ENV 4. Cultural Resource Survey Required. Prior to any ground disturbing activity,
including clearing and grubbing, installation of utilities, and/or any
construction related excavation, an Archaeologist qualified according to the
Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines, shall be employed to
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survey the area for the presence of cultural resources identifiable on the
ground surface.
ENV 5. Cultural Resource Site Monitoring. There is a possibility of buried cultural or
Native American tribal resources on the site. A Native American Monitor shall
be present during all ground-disturbing activities.
a). A cultural resources inventory of the project area by a qualified
archaeologist prior to any development activities in the area is required.
b) A Native American Monitor(s) shall be present during all ground disturbing
activities including clearing and grubbing, excavation, burial of utilities,
planting of rooted plants, etc. Contact the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla
Indian Cultural Office for additional information on the use and availability of
Cultural Resource Monitors. Should buried cultural deposits be encountered,
the Monitor shall contact the Director of Planning. After consultation the
Director shall have the authority to halt destructive construction and shall
notify a Qualified Archaeologist to further investigate the site. If necessary,
the Qualified Archaeologist shall prepare a treatment plan for submission to
the State Historic Preservation Officer and Agua Caliente Cultural Resource
Coordinator for approval.
c). Two copies of any cultural resource documentation generated in
connection with this project, including reports of investigations, record search
results and site records/updates shall be forwarded to the Tribal Planning,
Building, and Engineering Department and one copy to the City Planning
Department prior to final inspection.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS
PLN 1. Outdoor Lighting Conformance. Exterior lighting plans, including a
photometric site plan showing the project's conformance with Section
93.21.00 Outdoor Lighting Standards of the Palm Springs Zoning ordinance,
shall be submitted for approval by the Department of Planning prior to
issuance of a building permit. Manufacturer's cut sheets of all exterior lighting
on the building and in the landscaping shall be included. If lights are proposed
to be mounted on buildings, down-lights shall be utilized. No lighting of
hillsides is permitted.
PLN 2. Water Efficient Landscaping Conformance. The project is subject to the
Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (Chapter 8.60.00 and Chapter 11.06) of
the Palm Springs Municipal Code and all other relevant water efficient
landscape ordinances. The applicant shall submit a landscape and irrigation
plan to the Director of Planning for review and approval prior to the issuance
of a building permit. Landscape plans shall be wet stamped and approved by
the Riverside County Agricultural Commissioner's Office prior to submittal.
Prior to submittal to the City, landscape plans shall also be certified by the
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local water agency that they are in conformance with the water agency's and
the City's Water Efficient Landscape Ordinances.
PLN 3. Conditions Imposed from AAC Review. The applicant shall incorporate the
following comments from the review of the project by the City's Architectural
Advisory Committee:
a. The project's final landscape plan shall be submitted for review by the
AAC subcommittee (Purnell, Fredricks, Cassady) for recommendation for
approval to the Director of Planning prior to issuance of building permits.
PLN 4. Palm Tree Requirement. In accordance with Planning Commission
Resolution No. 1503, dated November 18, 1970, the developer is required to
plant Washingtonia Fillifera (California Fan) palm trees (14 feet from ground
to fronds in height) 60 feet apart along the entire frontage of Palm Canyon
Drive and/or Tahquitz Canyon Way median. The existing Robusta / Mexican
Fan Palms at the Palm Canyon frontage shall be replaced with California Fan
Palms.
PLN 5. Sign Applications Required. No signs are approved by this action. Separate
approval and permits shall be required for all signs in accordance with Zoning
Ordinance Section 93.20.00. The applicant shall submit a sign
permit/program to the Department of Planning Services prior to the issuance
of building permits.
PLN 6. Flat Roof Requirements. Roof materials on flat roofs (less than 2:12) must
conform to California Title 24 thermal standards for "Cool Roofs". Such roofs
must have a minimum initial thermal emittance of 0.75 or a minimum SRI of
64 and a three-year aged solar reflectance of 0.55 or greater. Only matte
(non-specular) roofing is allowed in colors such as beige or tan.
PLN 7. Maintenance of Awnings & Projections. All awnings shall be maintained and
periodically cleaned.
PLN 8. Screen Roof-mounted Equipment. All roof mounted mechanical equipment
shall be screened per the requirements of Section 93.03.00 of the Zoning
Ordinance.
PLN 9. Surface Mounted Downspouts Prohibited. No exterior downspouts shall be
permitted on any facade on the proposed building(s) that are visible from
adjacent streets or residential and commercial areas.
PLN 10. Pool Enclosure Approval Required. Details of fencing or walls around pools
(material and color) and pool equipment areas shall be submitted for approval
by the Planning Department prior to issuance of Building Permits.
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PLN 11. Exterior Alarms & Audio Systems. No sirens, outside paging or any type of
signalization will be permitted, except approved alarm systems.
PLN 12. Outside Storage Prohibited. No outside storage of any kind shall be
permitted except as approved as a part of the proposed plan.
PLN 13. No off-site Parking. 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.
PLN 14. Bicycle Parking. The project shall be required to provide secure bicycle
parking facilities on site for use by residents and visitors. Location and design
shall be approved by the Director of Planning.
PLN 15. Prior to recordation of the final subdivision map, the developer shall submit for
review and approval the following documents to the Planning Department
which shall demonstrate that the project will be developed and maintained in
accordance with the intent and purpose of the approved tentative map:
a. The document to convey title.
b. Deed restrictions, easements, covenant conditions and restrictions that
are to be recorded.
c. The approved documents shall be recorded at the same time that the
subdivision map is recorded. The documents shall contain provisions for
joint access to the proposed parcels and open space restrictions. The
approved documents shall contain a provision which provides that they
may not be terminated or substantially amended without the consent of
the City and the developer's successor-in-interest.
PLN 16. Update of City's Zoning Map. Upon approval of the proposed Change of
Zone, Tract Map and/or Planned Development District, the applicant shall be
responsible for costs associated with update of the City's GIS based zoning
maps.
PLN 17. (not used)
PLN 18. (not used)
PLN 19. (not used)
PLN 20. (not used)
PLN 21, Shade Structure Option for Buyers. Develop a design for shade structures in
the back yards that integrates with the architecture of the complex that buyers
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could include as a purchase option; review design with Director of Planning
for design approval.
PLN 22. Provide 'smart controllers' for all irrigation systems.
PLN 23. Provide Photo-voltaic systems for all units that have the capacity of providing
at least one-quarter of the project annual electrical loads for each residential
units.
PLN 24. 48 inch box shade trees. Provide at least 48 inch box shade trees for corner
public open space. Select an alternative to the Shoestring Acacia species
with greater shade canopy.
PLN 25. Landscape Design Review by AAC. The landscape design and perimeter
walls for the entire project are to be reviewed by the AAC subcommittee
(Purnell, Fredricks, Cassady) for recommendation of approval to staff prior to
issuance of building permits. Perimeter wall design should incorporate "open
pedestrian access".
PLN 26. Final Architectural Design brought back to Planning Commission for approval.
The project shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission for Architectural
Review and approval prior to issuance of building permits. The Planning
Commission review and approval is limited to the Palm Canyon Drive
frontage, including more variety in the accessory units fronting Palm Canyon
and the repetitive nature of the project's architecture, improve the
effectiveness of overhangs for sun control on the large expanses of glass,
review of the perimeter garden walls, functionality of the placement of the
pool and HVAC equipment, more landscaping along Alvarado and De Anza
Roads, shift the placement of units on lots along Palm Canyon that don't have
accessory units and within the site where possible to break up the long
fagade of garage doors along the private streets, re-align the perimeter wall at
the southwest corner of the project to give more relief to the street
landscaping and bring the perimeter wall up to the units along the perimeter
of the project where possible such that the units themselves provide part of
the perimeter wall enclosure.
POLICE DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS
POL 1. Developer shall comply with Section II of Chapter 8.04 "Building Security
Codes" of the Palm Springs Municipal Code.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS
BLD 1. Prior to any construction on-site, all appropriate permits must be secured.
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS
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The Engineering Division recommends that if this application is approved, such
approval is subject to the following conditions being completed in compliance with City
standards and ordinances.
Before final acceptance of the project, all conditions listed below shall be
completed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
STREETS
ENG 1. Any improvements within the public right-of-way require a City of Palm
Springs Encroachment Permit.
ENG 2. Applicant shall obtain State permits and approval of plans for any work
done on State Highway 111. A copy of an approved Caltrans
encroachment permit shall be provided to the City Engineer prior to the
issuance of any grading or building permits if there is any work being done
in the public right-of-way on State Highway 111.
ENG 3. Submit street improvement plans prepared by a registered California civil
engineer to the Engineering Division. The plan(s) shall be approved by the
City Engineer prior to issuance of any building permits.
ALVARADO ROAD
ENG 4. Construct a 6 inch curb and gutter, 18 feet south of centerline along the
entire frontage, with a 35 feet radius curb return and spandrel at the
southeast corner of the intersection of Alvarado Road and North Palm
Canyon Drive in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing
No. 200 and 206.
ENG 5. Construct a 42 feet wide driveway approach in accordance with City of
Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 201.
ENG 6. Construct a 5 feet wide sidewalk behind the curb along the entire frontage
in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 210.
ENG 7. Construct a Type A curb ramp meeting current California State
Accessibility standards at the southeast corner of the intersection of
Alvarado Road and North Palm Canyon Drive in accordance with City of
Palm Springs Standard Drawing No.212.
ENG 8. Construct pavement with a minimum pavement section of 2.5 inches
asphalt concrete pavement over 4 inches crushed miscellaneous base
with a minimum subgrade of 24 inches at 95% relative compaction, or
equal, from edge of proposed gutter to centerline along the entire
Alvarado Road frontage in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard
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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.
ENG 9. All broken or off grade street improvements along the project frontage
shall be repaired or replaced.
DE ANZA ROAD
ENG 10. Construct a 6 inch curb and gutter, 20 feet west of centerline along the
entire frontage, with a 25 feet radius curb return and spandrel at the
southwest corner of the intersection of Alvarado Road and De Anza Road
in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 200 and
206.
ENG 11. Construct a 24 feet wide driveway approach in accordance with City of
Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 201.
ENG 12. Construct a 5 feet wide sidewalk behind the curb along the entire frontage
in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 210.
ENG 13. Construct a Type A curb ramp meeting current California State
Accessibility standards at the southwest corner of the intersection of
Alvarado Road and De Anza Road in accordance with City of Palm
Springs Standard Drawing No.212.
ENG 14. Construct pavement with a minimum pavement section of 2.5 inches
asphalt concrete pavement over 4 inches crushed miscellaneous base
with a minimum subgrade of 24 inches at 95% relative compaction, or
equal, from edge of proposed gutter to centerline along the entire De Anza
Road 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.
ENG 15. All broken or off grade street improvements along the project frontage
shall be repaired or replaced.
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NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE (HIGHWAY 111)
ENG 16. Contact the City's Director of Facilities to determine appropriate
specifications for lighting, irrigation, root barriers on the existing California
Fan Palm trees to remain. Existing Mexican / Robusta Fan Palms shall be
removed and replaced in accordance with Planning Condition PLN 4 and
Planning Commission Resolution 1503, and in accordance with City
specifications.
ENG 17. All broken or off grade street improvements along the project frontage
shall be repaired or replaced.
ON-SITE
ENG 18. The on-site layout of streets (or drive aisles) and parking spaces is subject
to further review and approval by the City Engineer. Adjustment of
proposed street alignments, and deletion or relocation of proposed parking
spaces may be required during review and approval of construction plans
for on-site improvements, as required by the City Engineer. Approval of
the preliminary site plan does not constitute approval of the on-site layout
of streets and parking spaces as proposed.
ENG 19. The minimum pavement section for all on-site pavement (specify drive
aisles, parking spaces, etc.) shall be 2-1/2 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.
ENG 20, (not used).
ENG 21. On-site drive aisles (or parking lot) shall be constructed with curbs,
gutters, and cross-gutters, as necessary to accept and convey street
surface drainage of the on-site streets to the on-site drainage system,
in accordance with applicable City standards.
SANITARY SEWER
ENG 22. All sanitary facilities shall be connected to the public (or private) sewer
system (via the proposed on-site private sewer system). New laterals
shall not be connected at manholes.
ENG 23. If an on-site private sewer system is proposed to collect sewage from the
development and connect to the existing public sewer system, sewer
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plans shall be submitted to the Engineering Division for review and
approval. Private on-site sewer mains for residential projects shall conform
to City sewer design standards, including construction of 8 inch V.C.P.
sewer main and standard sewer manholes. Sewer manhole covers shall
be identified as "Private Sewer". A profile view of the on-site private sewer
mains is not necessary if sufficient invert information is provided in the
plan view, including elevations with conflicting utility lines. Plans for
sewers other than the private on-site sewer mains, i.e. building sewers
and laterals from the buildings to the on-site private sewer mains, are
subject to separate review and approval by the Building Division.
ENG 24. Submit sewer improvement plans prepared by a California registered civil
engineer to the Engineering Division. The plan(s) shall be approved by the
City Engineer prior to issuance of any building permits.
ENG 25. Upon completion of the construction of public sewer lines, an as-built
drawing in digital format shall be provided to the City as required by the
City Engineer, if the sewer was not constructed in accordance with the
original approved sewer plans.
GRADING
ENG 26. Submit a Precise Grading Plan prepared by a California registered Civil
engineer to the Engineering Division for review and approval. The Precise
Grading Plan shall be approved by the City Engineer prior to issuance of
grading permit.
a. A Fugitive Dust Control Plan shall be prepared by the applicant and/or its
grading contractor and submitted to the Engineering Division for review
and approval. The applicant and/or its grading contractor shall be required
to comply with Chapter 8.50 of the City of Palm Springs Municipal Code,
and shall be required to utilize one or more "Coachella Valley Best
Available Control Measures" as identified in the Coachella Valley Fugitive
Dust Control Handbook for each fugitive dust source such that the
applicable performance standards are met. The applicant's or its
contractor's Fugitive Dust Control Plan shall be prepared by staff that has
completed the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD)
Coachella Valley Fugitive Dust Control Class. The applicant and/or its
grading contractor shall provide the Engineering Division with current and
valid Certificate(s) of Completion from AQMD for staff that have completed
the required training. For information on attending a Fugitive Dust Control
Class and information on the Coachella Valley Fugitive Dust Control
Handbook and related "PM10" Dust Control issues, please contact AQMD
at (909) 396-3752, or at htto://www.AQMD.gov. A Fugitive Dust Control
Plan, in conformance with the Coachella Valley Fugitive Dust Control
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Handbook, shall be submitted to and approved by the Engineering
Division 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; and a copy of the
associated Hydrology Study/Report.
ENG 27. 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. The applicant shall contact the Tribal
Historic Preservation Officer or the Tribal Archaeologist at (760) 699-6800,
to determine their requirements, if any, associated with grading or other
construction. The applicant is advised to 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 28. In accordance with an approved PM-10 Dust Control Plan, temporary dust
control perimeter fencing shall be installed. Fencing shall have screening
that is tan in color; green screening will not be allowed. Temporary dust
control perimeter fencing shall be installed after issuance of Grading
Permit, and immediately prior to commencement of grading operations.
ENG 29. (Temporary dust control) perimeter fence screening shall be appropriately
maintained, as required by the City Engineer. Cuts (vents) made into the
perimeter fence screening shall not be allowed. Perimeter fencing shall
be adequately anchored into the ground to resist wind loading.
ENG 30. Within 10 days of ceasing all construction activity and when construction
activities are not scheduled to occur for at least 30 days, the disturbed
areas on-site shall be permanently stabilized, in accordance with Palm
Springs Municipal Code Section 8.50.022. Following stabilization of all
disturbed areas, perimeter fencing shall be removed, as required by the
City Engineer.
ENG 31. A Notice of Intent (NOI) to comply with the California General Construction
Stormwater Permit (Water Quality Order 2009-0009-DWQ as modified
September 2, 2009) is required for the proposed development via the
California Regional Water Quality Control Board online SMARTS system.
A copy of the executed letter issuing a Waste Discharge Identification
(WDID) number shall be provided to the City Engineer prior to issuance of
a grading or building permit.
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ENG 32. This project requires preparation and implementation of a stormwater
pollution prevention plan (SWPPP). As of September 4, 2012, all
SWPPPs shall include a post-construction management plan (including
Best Management Practices) in accordance with the current Construction
General Permit. Where applicable, the approved final project-specific
Water Quality Management Plan shall be incorporated by reference or
attached to the SWPPP as the Post-Construction Management Plan. A
copy of the up-to-date SWPPP shall be kept at the project site and be
available for review upon request.
ENG 33. In accordance with City of Palm Springs Municipal Code, Section 8.50.022
(h), the applicant shall post with the City a cash bond of two thousand
dollars ($2,000.00) per disturbed acre (if there is disturbance of 5,000
square feet or more) at the time of issuance of grading permit for
mitigation measures for erosion/blowsand relating to this property and
development.
ENG 34. A Geotechnical/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 Geotechnical/Soils Report shall be submitted to the Engineering
Division with the first submittal of a grading plan (if required) or prior to
issuance of any permit.
ENG 35. 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).
WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLAN
ENG 36. This project shall 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 contaminated stormwater and non-stormwater runoff, shall be
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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
contaminated stormwater and non-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. 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).
ENG 37. A Final Project-Specific Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) shall be
submitted to and approved by the City Engineer prior to issuance of a
grading or building permit. The WQMP shall address the implementation
of operational Best Management Practices (BMP's) necessary to
accommodate nuisance water and storm water runoff from within the
underground parking garage and the on-site private drive aisles. Direct
release of nuisance water to adjacent public streets is prohibited.
Construction of operational BMP's shall be incorporated into the Precise
Grading and Paving Plan.
a. Prior to issuance of any grading or building permits, the property owner
shall record a "Covenant and Agreement" with the County-Clerk Recorder
or other instrument on a standardized form to inform future property
owners of the requirement to implement the approved Final Project-
Specific Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP). Other alternative
instruments for requiring implementation of the approved Final Project-
Specific WQMP include: requiring the implementation of the Final Project-
Specific WQMP in Home Owners Association or Property Owner
Association Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs); formation
of Landscape, Lighting and Maintenance Districts, Assessment Districts or
Community Service Areas responsible for implementing the Final Project-
Specific WQMP; or equivalent. Alternative instruments must be approved
by the City Engineer prior to issuance of any grading or building permits.
b. Prior to issuance of certificate of occupancy or final City approvals (OR of
"final" approval by City), the applicant shall: (a) demonstrate that all
structural BMP's have been constructed and installed in conformance with
approved plans and specifications; (b) demonstrate that applicant is
prepared to implement all non-structural BMP's included in the approved
Final Project-Specific WQMP, conditions of approval, or grading/building
permit conditions; and (c) demonstrate that an adequate number of copies
of the approved Final Project-Specific WQMP are available for the future
owners (where applicable).
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c. -Prior to issuance of certificate of occupancy or final City approvals (OR of
"final" approval by City), the applicant shall:
d. Demonstrate that all structural BMPs have been constructed and installed
in conformance with approved plans and specifications;
e. Demonstrate that applicant is prepared to implement all non-structural
BMPs included in the approved Final Project-Specific Water Quality
Management Plan (WQMP), conditions of approval, or grading/building
permit conditions; and
f. Demonstrate that an adequate number of copies of the approved Final
Project-Specific WQMP are available for the future owners (where
applicable).
DRAINAGE
ENG 38. 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 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. Provide a hydrology study to determine the volume of increased
stormwater runoff due to development of the site, and to determine
required stormwater runoff mitigation measures for the proposed
development. Final retention basin sizing and other stormwater runoff
mitigation measures shall be determined upon review and approval of the
hydrology study by the City Engineer and may require redesign or
changes to site configuration or layout consistent with the findings of the
final hydrology study. No more than 40-50% of the street frontage
parkway/setback areas should be designed as retention basins. On-site
open space, in conjunction with dry wells and other subsurface solutions
should be considered as alternatives to using landscaped parkways for
on-site retention
ENG 39. Direct release of on-site nuisance water or stormwater runoff shall not be
permitted to North Palm Canyon Drive, Alvarado Road or De Anza Road.
Provisions for the interception of nuisance water from entering adjacent
public streets from the project site shall be provided through the use of a
minor storm drain system that collects and conveys nuisance water to
landscape or parkway areas, and in only a stormwater runoff condition,
pass runoff directly to the streets through parkway or under sidewalk
drains.
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ENG 40. This project shall 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 contaminated stormwater and non-stormwater runoff, shall 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
contaminated stormwater and non-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. 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.
ENG 41. The project is subject to flood control and drainage implementation fees
pursuant to Resolution 14082. The acreage drainage fee at the present
time is $ 6511.00 per acre per Resolution No. 15189. Fees shall be paid
prior to issuance of a building permit.
ENG 42. All on-site storm drain systems shall be privately maintained by a
Homeowners Association (HOA). 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.
GENERAL
ENG 43. Any utility trenches or other excavations within existing asphalt concrete
pavement of off-site streets required by the proposed development shall
be backfilled and repaired in accordance with City of Palm Springs
Standard Drawing No. 115. The developer shall be responsible for
removing, grinding, paving and/or overlaying existing asphalt concrete
pavement of off-site streets as required by and at the discretion of the City
Engineer, including additional pavement repairs to pavement repairs made
by utility companies for utilities installed for the benefit of the proposed
development (i.e. Desert Water Agency, Southern California Edison,
Southern California Gas Company, Time Warner, Verizon, Mission
Springs Water District, 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
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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.
ENG 44. 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 45. All proposed utility lines shall be installed underground.
ENG 46. All proposed utility lines shall be installed underground. The applicant shall
coordinate with Southern California Edison to install underground conduit
for future underground service from the street, for use at such time as the
existing overhead utilities in the neighborhood are converted to an
underground system.
ENG 47. 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 48. Upon approval of any improvement plan (if required) by the City Engineer,
the improvement plan shall be provided to the City in digital format,
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 49. 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
Division 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 50. Nothing shall be constructed or planted in the corner cut-off area of
any (intersection or) 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.
MAP
ENG 51. A Final Map shall be prepared by a California registered Land
Surveyor or qualified Civil Engineer and submitted to the Engineering
Division for review and approval. A Title Report prepared for
subdivision guarantee for the subject property, the traverse closures
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for the existing parcel and all lots created therefrom, and copies of
record documents shall be submitted with the (Parcel/Final) Map to the
Engineering Division as part of the review of the Map, The
(Parcel/Final) Map shall be approved by the City Council prior to
issuance of building permits.
ENG 52. A copy of draft Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&R's) shall
be submitted to the City Attorney for review and approval for any
restrictions related to the Engineering Division's recommendations.
The CC&R's shall be approved by the City Attorney prior to approval of
the Final (Parcel) Map by the City Council, or in the absence of a Final
(Parcel) Map, shall be submitted and approved by the City Attorney
prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy.
ENG 53. Upon approval of a final (parcel) map, the final (parcel) map shall be
provided to the City in G.I.S. digital format, consistent with the
"Guidelines for G.I.S. Digital Submission" from the Riverside County
Transportation and Land Management Agency." G.I.S. digital
information shall consist of the following data: California Coordinate
System, CCS83 Zone 6 (in U.S. feet); monuments (ASCII drawing
exchange file); lot lines, rights-of-way, and centerlines shown as
continuous lines; full map annotation consistent with annotation shown
on the map; map number; and map file name. G.I.S. data format shall
be provided on a CDROM/DVD containing the following: ArcGIS
Geodatabase, ArcView Shapefile, Arclnfo Coverage or Exchange file,
DWG (AutoCAD 2004 drawing file), DGN (Microstation drawing file),
DXF (AutoCAD ASCII drawing exchange file), and PDF (Adobe
Acrobat 6.0 or greater) formats. Variations of the type and format of
G.I.S. digital data to be submitted to the City may be authorized, upon
prior approval of the City Engineer.
TRAFFIC
ENG 54. A minimum of 48 inches of clearance for accessibility shall be provided
on public sidewalks or pedestrian paths of travel within the
development.
ENG 55. 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 56. Submit traffic striping and signage plans for Alvarado Road and De
Anza Road prepared by a California registered civil engineer, for
review and approval by the City Engineer. All required traffic striping
and signage improvements shall be completed in conjunction with
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required street improvements, to the satisfaction of the City Engineer,
and prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
ENG 57. 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
(MUTCD), dated January 13, 2012, or subsequent editions in force at
the time of construction.
ENG 58. This property is subject to the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee
which shall be paid prior to issuance of building permit.
FIRE DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS
These Fire Department conditions may not provide all requirements. Detailed plans are
still required for review.
FID1 These conditions are subject to final plan check and review. Initial fire
department conditions have been determined on the site plan received and
dated November 4, 2014. Additional requirements may be required at that
time based on revisions to site plans.
FID2 Fire Department Conditions were based on the 2013 Califomia 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.
FID3 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
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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
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.
FID4 (not used)
FID5 Fire Apparatus Access Roads (CFC 503.1.1): Approved fire apparatus
access roads shall be provided for every facility, building or portion of a
building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction. The fire
apparatus access road shall comply with the requirements of this section and
shall extend to within 150 feet of all portions of the facility and all portions of
the exterior walls of the first story of the building as measured by an approved
route around the exterior of the building or facility.
Fire Apparatus Access Road (CFC 202 Definitions) — A road that provides
fire apparatus access from a fire station to a facility, building or portion
thereof. This is a general term inclusive of all other terms such as fire lane,
public street, private street, parking lot lane and access roadway.
Dimensions (CFC 503.2.1): Fire apparatus access roads shall have an
unobstructed width of not less than 24 feet (for designated fire lanes)
except for approved security gates in accordance with Section 503.6 and
an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13 feet 6 inches.
FID6 Fire Lanes (CFC 202 Definitions): A road or other passageway developed to
allow the passage of fire apparatus. A fire lane is not necessarily intended for
vehicular traffic other than fire apparatus. A "fire lane" is a component of a
'Tire apparatus access road".
Designation of Fire Lanes (CVC 22500.1): Only the fire department with
jurisdiction over the area in which the place is located can designate a fire
lane.
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Designated Fire Lanes in private developments shall be not less than 24 feet
wide (curb face to curb face) with no parking on either side. Wedge, or
rolled curbing contained within a 24 foot fire lane shall be capable of
supporting 73,000 pound GVW fire apparatus.
Fire Lane Marking (CFC 503.3): Where required by the fire code official,
approved signs or other approved notices or markings that include the
words NO PARKING—FIRE LANE shall be provided for fire apparatus
access roads to identify such roads or prohibit the obstruction thereof. The
means by which fire lanes are designated shall be maintained in a clean
and legible condition at all times and be replaced or repaired when
necessary to provide adequate visibility.
FID7 Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet in length shall be
provided with approved provisions for the turning around of fire apparatus.
The City of Palm Springs has two approved turn around provisions. One is a
cul-de-sac with an outside turning radius of 45 feet from centerline. The other
is a hammerhead turnaround meeting the Palm Springs Public Works and
Engineering Department standard dated 9/4/2002.
FID8 Surface (CFC 503.2.3): Fire apparatus access roads shall be designed and
maintained to support the imposed loads of fire apparatus (73,000 lbs. GVW)
and shall be surfaced so as to provide all-weather driving capabilities.
FID9 Traffic Calming Devices (CFC 503.4.1): Traffic calming devices shall be
prohibited unless approved by the fire code official.
FID10 Security Gates (CFC 503.6): The installation of security gates across a fire
apparatus access road shall be approved by the fire chief. Where security
gates are installed, they shall have an approved means of emergency
operation. Secured automated vehicle gates or entries shall utilize a
combination of a Tomar StrobeswitchTm or approved equal, and an approved
Knox key electric switch. Electric gate operators, where provided, shall be
listed in accordance with UL 325. Gates intended for automatic operation shall
be designed, constructed and installed to comply with the requirements of
ASTM F 2200 and an approved Knox key electric switch. Secured non-
automated vehicle gates or entries shall utilize an approved padlock or chain
(maximum link or lock shackle size of % inch). Approved security gates shall
be a minimum of 14 feet in unobstructed drive width on each side with gate in
open position.
In the event of a power failure, the gates shall be defaulted or automatically
transferred to a fail safe mode allowing the gate to be pushed open without
the use of special knowledge or any equipment. If a two-gate system is used,
the override switch must open both gates.
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If there is no sensing device that will automatically open the gates for exiting,
a fire department approved Knox electrical override switch shall be placed on
each side of the gate in an approved location.
A final field inspection by the fire code official or an authorized representative
is required before electronically controlled pates may become operative Prior
to final inspection electronic pates shall remain in a locked-open position.
FID11 Fire Hydrant Flow and Number of Fire Hydrants (CFC 508.5): Fire
hydrants shall be provided in accordance with CFC Appendix B, Fire Flow
Requirements for Buildings, for the protection of buildings, or portions of
buildings, hereafter constructed. The required fire hydrant flow for this project
is 750 gallons per minute (with fire sprinklers) (CFC Appendix B) and one
available fire hydrant must be within 250 feet from any point on lot street
frontages. (CFC Appendix C)
FID12 Operational Fire Hydrant(s) (CFC 508.1, 508.5.1 & 1412.1): Operational
fire hydrant(s) shall be installed within 250 feet of all combustible construction.
They shall be installed and made serviceable prior to and during construction.
No landscape planting, walls, or fencing is permitted within 3 feet of fire
hydrants, except ground cover plantings
FID1 NFPA 13D 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 13D, 2013 Edition, as modified by local ordinance.
FID 14 PROJECT NOTES:
Designated Fire Access Road depicted at the east side of the complex shall
meet fire apparatus access road requirements above. Bocce Ball Court
shall not interfere with the road level.
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