HomeMy WebLinkAbout23515 RESOLUTION NO. 23515
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A
CONFORMITY REPORT ON THE PROPOSED 18 @ TWIN
PALMS PROJECT, LOCATED ON TRIBAL TRUST LAND
OF THE AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS,
ON THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SOUTH CAMINO
REAL AND TWIN PALMS; DIRECTING STAFF TO
TRANSMIT SAID REPORT TO THE TRIBAL COUNCIL OF
THE AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS;
AND WAIVING THE JOINT MEETING BETWEEN THE
CITY COUNCIL AND TRIBAL COUNCIL (CASE 5.1323
MISC).
WHEREAS, on December 15, 1998, the City Council of Palm Springs and the
Tribal Council of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians ("Tribe") entered into a
"Land Use Coordination Agreement" which provides for City review and comment on
projects outside of the "Land Use Agreement" of 1977, while retaining the Tribe's final
approval and authority over projects on Tribal Land; and
WHEREAS on February 3, 1999, the City and the Tribe amended the "Land Use
Agreement" of 1977 with Supplement No. 5, which exempted all Tribal lands from the
"Land Use Agreement" of 1977 subject to the aforementioned "Land Use Coordination
Agreement"; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 8 of said Agreement, the City Council and Tribal
Council may waive procedural requirements of the Agreement, as follows:
"8. Waiver. With the approval of both parties, any part of the foregoing
process may be waived if the Project is not deemed significant or if the project is
found to be conforming, or if due to the exigencies of time the normal process
cannot be accommodated."; and
WHEREAS, on January 15, 2014, the Tribe submitted to the City a Project
Report for the 18 @ Twin Palms project located at the southwest corner of South
Camino Real and Twin Palms, on roughly 2.3 acres of Tribal Trust land within Section
26; and
WHEREAS, said Project Report was transmitted to the City for review and
comment under the terms of the Agreement, including an Administrative Analysis
completed on February 5, 2014, and a Conformity Report reviewed on March 5, 2014;
and
WHEREAS, on March 5, 2014, the City Council conducted a public meeting at
which meeting the Council considered the matter, including the Tribe's Project Report, a
draft Conformity Report and related exhibits; and
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WHEREAS, the City Council has concluded that the proposed 18 @ Twin Palms
project generally conforms to the standards of the R-2 Zone, and associated provisions
of the Palm Springs Zoning Ordinance, including Planned Development District as an
option to modify development standards, such that it is "not deemed significant under
the terms of the Agreement and such that the certain procedures may be waived under
Section 7 of the Agreement."
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS DOES HEREBY
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The Conformity Report (dated March 5, 2014), including the
suggested conditions contained in Exhibit "A" attached and made a part thereto, is
hereby approved and staff is directed to transmit said Report to the Tribe.
SECTION 2. The following requirements of the Agreement for Tribal / City Land
Use Coordination on Certain Parcels are hereby waived for the project, Case 5.1323:
• Portion of Section 2. "...at least ninety (90) days prior to Tribal approval of the
project..."
• Portion of Section 5. Joint Meeting. "...Within thirty (30) days (of the City
Council's adoption of the Conformity Report), the Tribal Council and City
Council shall schedule a Joint Meeting to discuss the Conformity Report and
whether any measures should be taken to make the project more conforming
with the rules, regulations, and ordinances of both the City and Tribe."
ADOPTED THIS 5T" DAY OF MARCH, 2014.
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. 23515 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 5th day of March, 2014, by
the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember Lewin, Councilmember Mills, Mayor Pro Tern Hutcheson,
and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: Councilmember Foat.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
MES THOMPSON' CITY CLERK
City of Palm Springs, Californiz /j -r JZot`t�
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EXHIBIT A
Case No. 5.1323 Misc. (Conformity Report)
18 @ Twin Palms
Southwest Corner of South Camino Real and Twin Palms
March 5, 2014
RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
The recommended conditions below are provided by the Planning Director, Building
Official, Fire Chief and City Engineer or their designee, depending on which department
recommended the condition.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
PLN 1. Outdoor Lighting Conformance. It is recommended that an exterior lighting
plan, including a photometric site plan showing the project's conformance with
Section 93.21.00 Outdoor Lighting Standards of the Palm Springs Zoning
ordinance, be submitted for approval by the Department of Planning Services
or Tribal Planning Department 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. It is recommended that the
project conform to the City's Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (Chapter
8.60.00) of the Palm Springs Municipal Code and all other water efficient
landscape ordinances, including the State of California's Water Efficient
Landscape Ordinance. It is recommended that landscape plans be approved
by the Riverside County Agricultural Commissioner's Office.
PLN 3. 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.
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PLN 4. 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).
PLN 5. Impact Fees. The developer shall pay to the City or designated entity (e.g.
Palm Springs Unified School District) all related impact fees, including, but not
limited to, sewer and drainage fees, public art fees and regional impact fees
(TUMF).
PLN 6. The developer shall consider the following improvements:
• Increase landscaping/trees.
• Guest parking needed at the rate of 1/2 units. Note: driveways do not count.
• Add overhangs/sun control for interior units.
• Look at staggering of garages along Twin Palms.
ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
The Engineering Division recommends that if this application is approved, such approval is
subject to the following conditions being completed in compliance with City standards and
ordinances.
Before final acceptance of the project, all conditions listed below shall be completed to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer.
STREETS
ENG 1. It is recommended that a City of Palm Springs Encroachment Permit be issued
for construction of any improvements within the public right-of-way.
ENG 2. It is recommended that the developer submit street improvement plans prepared
by a registered California civil engineer to the City Engineering Division. It is
recommended that the plans be approved by the City Engineer prior to issuance
of any grading or building permits.
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ENG 3. It is recommended that the applicant be required to construct asphalt concrete
paving for streets in two separate lifts. The final lift of asphalt concrete pavement
shall be postponed until such time that on-site construction activities are
complete, as may be determined by the City Engineer. It is recommended that
paving of streets in one lift prior to completion of on-site construction not be
allowed, unless prior authorization has been obtained from the City Engineer. It
is recommended that completion of asphalt concrete paving for streets prior to
completion of on-site construction activities, if authorized by the City Engineer,
require additional paving requirements prior to acceptance of the street
improvements, including, but not limited to: removal and replacement of
damaged asphalt concrete pavement, overlay, slurry seal, or other repairs, as
required by the City Engineer.
ENG 4. It is recommended that when public dedications of easements or rights-of-way
over Tribal Allottee land are required, the applicant be responsible for compliance
with all Bureau of Indian Affairs (B.I.A.) requirements, including payment of any
BIA fees, obtaining appraisals and payment of just compensation to the
underlying owner. It is recommended that the applicant be responsible for
determining what additional costs or other requirements may be necessary to
obtain any required public dedications as identified by the City for this
development. It is recommended that required public dedications for easements
or rights-of-way are "without limitation as to tenure'; it is recommended that
easements granted with a defined term, or made in connection with an
underlying Indian Land Lease, not be accepted.
ENG 5. It is recommended that upon completion of required improvements by the
applicant, and as a condition of acceptance by the City Engineer, that the
applicant prepare for the City Engineer's approval of an Affidavit of Completion in
accordance with Section 169.16, Title 25, of the Code of Federal Regulations, for
any improvements constructed by the applicant for which an easement was
dedicated to the City through the Bureau of Indian Affairs. It is recommended
that the Affidavit of Completion be provided to and approved by the City Engineer
prior to final acceptance of the project, including issuance of a final certificate of
occupancy. It is recommended that the applicant be responsible for obtaining the
necessary form for the Affidavit of Completion from the Palm Springs Agency of
the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and for having it completed as necessary by the
applicant's Engineer of Record.
ENG 6. The public street improvements outlined in these conditions of approval are
recommended to convey to the applicant an accurate scope of required
improvements, however, the City Engineer reserves the right to recommend
reasonable additional improvements as may be determined in the course of the
review and approval of street improvement plans recommended by these
conditions.
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TWIN PALMS DRIVE
ENG 7. It is recommended that additional right-of-way be dedicated for a property line -
corner cut back at the southwest corner of the intersection of Twin Palm Drive
and Camino Real in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No.
105.
ENG B. It is recommended that additional right-of-way be dedicated for a property line —
corner cut back at the southeast corner of the intersection of Twin Palms Drive
and Calle Palo Fierro in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing
No. 105.
ENG 9. It is recommended that existing street improvements be removed as necessary
to construct a 6 inch curb and gutter 20 feet south of centerline along the entire
frontage, with a 35 feet radius curb return at the southwest corner of the
intersection of Twin Palm Drive and Camino Real in accordance with City of
Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 200 and 206.
ENG 10. It is recommended that the driveway approaches for Lots 2 through 17, be
constructed in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 201.
ENG 11. It is recommended that a 5 feet wide sidewalk be constructed behind the curb
along the Twin Palms Drive frontage in accordance with City of Palm Springs
Standard Drawing No. 210.
ENG 12. It is recommended that a Type A curb ramp meeting current California State
Accessibility standards be constructed at the southeast and southwest corners of
the intersections of Twin Palms Drive with Calle Palo Fierro and Camino Real,
respectively, in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 212.
ENG 13. It is recommended that a minimum pavement section of 3 inches asphalt 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 Twin Palms Drive frontage in accordance with
City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 110 and 315. It is recommended that
if an alternative pavement section is proposed, that the proposed pavement
section be designed by a California registered Geotechnical Engineer using "R"
values from the project site and submitted to the City Engineer for approval.
ENG 14. It is recommended that all broken or off grade street improvements along the
project frontage shall be repaired or replaced.
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CAMINO REAL
ENG 15. It is recommended that an additional 4 feet be dedicated to provide the ultimate
half street right-of-way of 44 feet along the entire frontage, together with a
property line — corner cut back at the southwest corner of the intersection of
Camino Real and Twin Palms Drive, in accordance with City of Palm Springs
Standard Drawing No. 105.
ENG 16. It is recommended that existing street improvements be removed as necessary
to construct a 6 inch curb and gutter 32 feet west of centerline along the entire
frontage, with a 35 feet radius curb return at the southwest corner of the
intersection of Camino Real and Twin Palms Drive in accordance with City of
Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 200 and 206.
ENG 17. It is recommended that the south half of a 6 feet wide cross-gutter and spandrel
be constructed at the southwest corner of the intersection of Camino Real and
Twin Palms Drive with a flow line parallel with and located 32 feet west of the
centerline of Camino Real, to match existing cross gutter located at the northwest
corner, in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 200 and
206.
ENG 18. It is recommended that the driveway approach for Lot 18, be constructed in
accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 201.
ENG 19. It is recommended that a 5 feet wide sidewalk be constructed behind the curb
along the Camino Real frontage in accordance with City of Palm Springs
Standard Drawing No. 210.
ENG 20. It is recommended that a minimum pavement section of 3 inches asphalt 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 Camino Real frontage in accordance with City
of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 110 and 330. It is recommended that if an
alternative pavement section is proposed, that the proposed pavement section
be designed by a California registered Geotechnical Engineer using "R" values
from the project site and submitted to the City Engineer for approval.
ENG 21. It is recommended that all broken or off grade street improvements along the
project frontage shall be repaired or replaced.
ENG 22. It is recommended that the concrete box is identified and the condition of the box
is addressed.
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CALLE PALO FIERRO
ENG 23. It is recommended that a full half street right-of-way of 30 feet be dedicated along
the entire frontage, together with a property line — corner cut back at the
northwest corner of the subject property in accordance with City of Palm Springs
Standard Drawing No. 105.
ENG 24. It is recommended that existing street improvements be removed as necessary
to construct a 6 inch curb and gutter 20 feet east of centerline at the intersection
with Twin Palms Drive, tapered to match existing face of curb located at the
southwest corner of the site; it is recommended that a 25 feet radius curb return
be constructed at the southeast corner of the intersection of Calle Palo Fierro
and Twin Palms Drive in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing
No. 200 and 206.
ENG 25. It is recommended that the south half of a 6 feet wide cross-gutter and spandrel
be constructed at the southeast corner of the intersection of Calle Palo Fierro
and Twin Palms Drive with a flow line parallel with and located 20 feet east of the
centerline of Calle Palo Fierro, to match existing cross gutter located at the
northeast corner, in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No.
200 and 206.
ENG 26. It is recommended that the driveway approach for Lot 1, be constructed in
accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 201.
ENG 27. It is recommended that a 5 feet wide sidewalk be constructed behind the curb
along the Calle Palo Fierro frontage in accordance with City of Palm Springs
Standard Drawing No. 210.
ENG 28. It is recommended that a minimum pavement section of 3 inches asphalt 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 Calle Palo Fierro frontage in accordance with
City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 110 and 315. It is recommended that
if an alternative pavement section is proposed, that the proposed pavement
section be designed by a California registered Geotechnical Engineer using "R"
values from the project site and submitted to the City Engineer for approval.
ENG 29. It is recommended that all broken or off grade street improvements along the
project frontage shall be repaired or replaced.
SANITARY SEWER
ENG 30. It is recommended that all sanitary facilities be connected to the public sewer
system, and that new laterals not be connected at manholes.
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GRADING
ENG 31. It is recommended that a Precise Grading Plan prepared by a California
registered Civil engineer be submitted to the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla
Indians (ACBCI) Engineering Division for review and approval. It is
recommended that the Precise Grading Plan be approved by the ACBCI prior to
issuance of grading permit.
ENG 32. It is recommended that prior to issuance of grading permit, the applicant shall
pay the Tribal Habitat Conservation Plan (THCP) fee to the Agua Caliente Band
of Cahuilla Indians in accordance with the THCP.
ENG 33. It is recommended that drainage swales be provided adjacent to all curbs and
sidewalks to keep nuisance water from entering the public streets, roadways, or
gutters.
ENG 34. It is recommended that 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) be required for the proposed development via
the California Regional Water Quality Control Board online SMARTS system. It is
recommended that a copy of the executed letter issuing a Waste Discharge
Identification (WDID) number be provided to the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla
Indians prior to issuance of a grading or building permit.
ENG 35. It is recommended that this project be required to prepare and implement a
stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP). As of September 4, 2012, it is
recommended that all SWPPPs include a post-construction management plan
(including Best Management Practices) in accordance with the current
Construction General Permit. Where applicable, it is recommended that the
approved final project-speck Water Quality Management Plan be incorporated
by reference or attached to the SWPPP as the Post-Construction Management
Plan. It is recommended that a copy of the up-to-date SWPPP be kept at the
project site and be available for review upon request.
ENG 36. It is recommended that a Geotechnical/Soils Report prepared by a California
registered Geotechnical Engineer be required for and incorporated as an integral
part of the grading plan for the proposed development. It is recommended that a
copy of the Geotechnical/Soils Report be submitted to the Agua Caliente Band of
Cahuilla Indians with the first submittal of a grading plan.
ENG 37. It is recommended that the applicant provide all necessary geotechnical/soils
inspections and testing in accordance with the Geotechnical/Soils Report
prepared for the project. It is recommended that all backfill, compaction, and
other earthwork shown on the approved grading plan be certified by a California
registered geotechnical or civil engineer, certifying that all grading was performed
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in accordance with the Geotechnical/Soils Report prepared for the project. It is
recommended that no certificate of occupancy be issued until the required
certification is provided to the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians.
ENG 38. It is recommended that the applicant provide pad elevation certifications for all
building pads in conformance with the approved grading plan, to the Agua
Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians prior to construction of any building foundation.
ENG 39. In the event that the export of soil is required from the proposed development
during grading, it is recommended that the applicant obtain clearance from the
Department of Food and Agriculture for export of native soil 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) in
cooperation with the Riverside County Agricultural Commissioner and the
California Department of Food and Agriculture Red Imported Fire Ant Project.
The California Department of Food and Agriculture office is located at 73-710
Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert (Phone: 760-776-8208).
ENG 40. It is recommended that a mylar copy of the approved Grading Plan be provided
to the City Engineering Division for the City's information, use, and files.
WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLAN
ENG 41. It is recommended that this project 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 is recommended that it 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. It is recommended that such measures be designed and installed on-
site; and provisions for perpetual maintenance of the measures be provided,
including provisions in Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) for the
development.
ENG 42. It is recommended that a Final Project-Specific Water Quality Management Plan
(WQMP) be submitted to and approved by the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla
Indians prior to issuance of a grading or building permit. It is recommended that
the WQMP address the implementation of operational Best Management
Practices (BMP's) necessary to accommodate nuisance water and storm water
runoff from the site. It is recommended that the direct release of nuisance water
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to the adjacent property or public streets be prohibited and that construction of
operational BMP's be incorporated into the Precise Grading Plan.
ENG 43. It is recommended that prior to issuance of any grading or building permits, the
property owner 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
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. It is recommended that alternative instruments be
approved by the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians prior to the issuance of
any grading or building permits.
ENG 44. It is recommended that prior to issuance of certificate of occupancy or final tribal
approvals, 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).
DRAINAGE
ENG 45. It is recommended that all stormwater runoff passing through the site shall be
accepted and conveyed across the property in a manner acceptable to the Agua
Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians (ACBCI). It is recommended for all stormwater
runoff falling on the site, on-site retention or other facilities approved by the
ACBCI be required to contain the increased stormwater runoff generated by the
development of the property. It is recommended that a hydrology study be
provided 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. It is recommended that final retention
basin sizing and other stormwater runoff mitigation measures be determined
upon review and approval of the hydrology study by the ACBCI and may require
redesign or changes to site configuration or layout consistent with the findings of
the hydrology study. It is recommended that on-site open space, in conjunction
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with dry wells and other subsurface solutions be considered as alternatives to
using landscaped parkways for on-site retention.
ENG 46. It is recommended that storm drainage improvements and retention
improvements be privately maintained with provisions included in Covenants,
Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) for the maintenance of the storm drainage
improvements and retention improvements.
ENG 47. This property is located within a special flood hazard area (SFHA), and is subject
to the provisions of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and
applicable state laws and regulations. Specifically, this property is located within
a designated SFHA identified by Zone AO (depth = 1) as shown on the current
Federal Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) for the City of Palm Springs, California,
Riverside County, Community Panel Number 06065C1566G, dated August 30,
2008. It is recommended that the applicant comply with all applicable local, state
and federal laws and regulations associated with development occurring within a
SFHA.
ENG 48. It is recommended that the applicant provide the City Building Department with
the elevation of the lowest floor (including basement) and that the elevation
certification be done, on a form acceptable to FEMA, by a registered professional
civil engineer or surveyor.
ENG 49. In accordance with Chapter 8.68.140(A)5 and Chapter 8.68.140(D)2(b) of the
Palm Springs Municipal Code and 44 CFR 60.3(d)(4), it is recommended that the
applicant submit an application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) for FEMA's issuance of a Conditional Letter of Map Revision (CLOMR).
It is recommended that a complete application for the CLOMR, including all
appropriate technical studies and hydraulic analyses, and payment of required
FEMA application fees, be submitted and approved by FEMA, prior to approval of
a grading plan and issuance of grading permit. It is recommended that final Agua
Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indian approvals associated with this project, including
approval of a Grading Plan for any portion of this property, or approval of a final
map, not be given by the ACBCI, until approval of the applicant's CLOMR
application to FEMA is provided to the ACBCI by evidence of a CLOMR issued
by FEMA.
ENG 50. It is recommended that within six months of information becoming available or
project completion, whichever comes first, the applicant be required to submit an
application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for FEMA's
issuance of a Letter of Map Revision Based On Fill (LOMR-F) in accordance with
Chapter 8.68.140(A)5 and Chapter 8.68.140(D)2(b) of the Palm Springs
Municipal Code and 44 CFR 60.3(d)(4). It is recommended that a complete
application for the LOMR, including all appropriate technical studies and
hydraulic analyses, record drawings ("as-builts"), topographic surveying, and
payment of required FEMA application fees, be submitted and approved by
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FEMA, prior to issuance of a building permit. It is recommended that a building
permit for construction of any building on this property currently located within a
special flood hazard area not be issued until the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla
Indians receives final approval of the applicant's LOMR application to FEMA by
evidence of a LOMR issued by FEMA.
GENERAL
ENG 51. It is recommended that any utility trenches or other excavations within existing
asphalt concrete pavement of off-site streets required by the proposed
development be backfilled and repaired in accordance with City of Palm Springs
Standard Drawing No. 115. It is recommended that the applicant be responsible
for removing, grinding, paving and/or overlaying existing asphalt concrete
pavement of off-site streets as required by and at the discretion of the City
Engineer, including additional pavement repairs to pavement repairs made by
utility companies for utilities installed for the benefit of the proposed development
(i.e. Desert Water Agency, Southern California Edison, Southern California Gas
Company, Time Warner, Verizon, etc.). Multiple excavations, trenches, and
other street cuts within existing asphalt concrete pavement of off-site streets
required by the proposed development may require complete grinding and
asphalt concrete overlay of the affected off-site streets, if recommended by the
City Engineer. It is recommended that the pavement condition of the existing off-
site streets be returned to a condition equal to or better than existed prior to
construction of the proposed development.
ENG 52. It is recommended that all proposed utility lines be installed underground.
ENG 53. In accordance with Chapter 8.04.401 of the City of Palm Springs Municipal Code,
all existing and proposed electrical lines of thirty-five thousand volts or less and
overhead service drop conductors, and all gas, telephone, television cable
service, and similar service wires or lines, which are on-site, abutting, and/or
transecting, shall be installed underground unless specific restrictions are shown
in General Orders 95 and 128 of the California Public Utilities Commission, and
service requirements published by the utilities. It is recommended that the
existing overhead utilities along Calle Palo Fierro be installed underground. It is
recommended that a detailed plan approved by the owners of the affected
utilities depicting all above ground facilities in the area of the project to be
undergrounded, be submitted to the Engineering Division prior to issuance of a
building permit (IF applicable). It is recommended that undergrounding of existing
overhead utility lines be completed prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
ENG 54. It is recommended that all existingutilities be shown on the Precise Grading Plan
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required for the project and that the existing and proposed service laterals be
shown from the main line to the property line.
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ENG 55. It is recommended that upon approval of any improvement plan by the City
Engineer, the improvement plan shall be provided to the City in digital format,
consisting of a DWG (AutoCAD 2004 drawing file), DXF (AutoCAD ASCII
drawing exchange file), and PDF (Adobe Acrobat 6.0 or greater) formats. It is
recommended that any variation of the type and format of the digital data to be
submitted to the City be authorized by prior approval by the City Engineer.
ENG 56. It is recommended that the original improvement plans prepared for the proposed
development and approved by the City Engineer be documented with record
drawing "as-built" information and returned to the City Engineering Division prior
to issuance of a certificate of occupancy. It is recommended that any
modifications or changes to approved improvement plans be submitted to the
City Engineer for approval prior to construction.
ENG 57. It is recommended that nothing 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.
ENG 58. It is recommended that all proposed trees within the public right-of-way and
within 10 feet of the public sidewalk and/or curb have City approved deep root
barriers installed in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No.
904.
MAP
ENG 59. It is recommended that a Final Map be prepared and recorded with the Riverside
County Recorder for the subject development, and a mylar copy provided to the
City Engineering Division for the City's information, use, and files.
ENG 60. It is recommended that a copy of draft Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions
(CC&Rs) be submitted to the City Attorney for review and approval for any
restrictions related to the City Engineering Division's recommendations prior to
approval of the Final Map.
TRAFFIC
ENG 61. It is recommended that a minimum of 48 inches of clearance be provided on
public sidewalks for accessibility. The City recommends that minimum clearance
on public sidewalks be provided by either an additional dedication of a sidewalk
easement (if necessary) and widening of the sidewalk; or by the relocation of any
obstructions within the public sidewalk along the Twin Palm Drive, Camino Real,
and Calle Palo Fierro frontages of the subject property.
ENG 62. It is recommended that all damaged, destroyed, or modified pavement legends,
traffic control devices, signing, and striping associated with the proposed
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development be replaced as required by the City Engineer prior to issuance of a
Certificate of Occupancy.
ENG 63. It is recommended that a 30 inch stop sign, stop bar, and "STOP" legend be
installed for traffic at the southwest corner of Twin Palms Drive and Camino Real
in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing Nos. 620-625 and the
California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways,
dated January 13, 2012, or subsequent editions in force at the time of
construction, as required by the City Engineer.
ENG 64. It is recommended that any existing street signage be relocated as necessary
after the proposed curb and gutter and sidewalks are constructed on Twin Palms
Drive, Camino Real, and Calle Palo Fierro.
ENG 65. It is recommended that all required traffic striping and signage improvements be
completed in conjunction with required street improvements, to the satisfaction of
the City Engineer, and prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
ENG 66. It is recommended that construction signing, lighting and barricading 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 is recommended to be in accordance with Part 6 "Temporary Traffic
Control" of the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets
and Highways, dated January 13, 2012, or subsequent editions in force at the
time of construction.
ENG 67. It is recommended that the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee be paid prior to
issuance of building permit in accordance with the Coachella Valley Association
of Governments fee structure for single family residences.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
FID 1 These conditions are subject to final plan check and review. Initial fire
department conditions have been determined on the site plan dated
November 14, 2013 . 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.
Four 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.
FID 4 Public Safety CFD: The Project will bring a significant number of additional
residents to the community. The City's existing public safety and recreation
services, including police protection, criminal justice, fire protection and
suppression, ambulance, paramedic, and other safety services and recreation,
library, cultural services are near capacity. Accordingly, the City may
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determine to form a Community Services District under the authority of
Government Code Section 53311 et seq, or other appropriate statutory or
municipal authority. Developer agrees to support the formation of such
assessment district and shall waive any right to protest, provided that the
amount of such assessment shall be established through appropriate study and
shall not exceed $500 annually with a consumer price index escalator. The
district shall be formed prior to sale of any lots or a covenant agreement shall
be recorded against each parcel, permitting incorporation of the parcel in the
district.
FID 5 Access During Construction (CFC 503): Access for firefighting equipment
shall be provided to the immediate job site at the start of construction and
maintained until all construction is complete. Fire apparatus access roads
shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 20 feet and an unobstructed
vertical clearance of not less than 13'6". Fire Department access roads shall
have an all weather driving surface and support a minimum weight of 73,000
lbs.
FID 6 Portable Fire Extinguishers During Construction (CFC 3315.1): Structures
under construction shall be provided with not less than one approved portable
fire extinguisher (2A-1013C minimum rating) in addition of one fire extinguisher
in each storage/construction shed and construction office.
FID 7 Premises Identification (CFC 505.1): New and existing buildings shall have
approved address numbers, building numbers or approved building
identification placed in a position that is plainly legible and visible from the
street or road fronting the property. These numbers shall contrast with their
background. Address numbers shall be Arabic numbers or alphabetical
letters. Numbers shall be a minimum of 4 inches high for SFR occupancies
and 6" - 12" for all other occupancies depending on distance from street with
a minimum stroke width of 0.5 inch. Where access is by means of a private
road and the building cannot be viewed from the public way, a monument,
pole or other sign or means shall be used to identify the structure.
FID 8 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, 2010 Edition, as modified by local ordinance. The
contractor should submit fire sprinkler plans as soon as possible. No portion
of the fire sprinkler system may be installed prior to plan approval.
FID 9 Residential Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms Installation with Fire
Sprinklers (CFC 907.2.10.1.2, 907.2.10.2 & 907.2.10.3; CRC R315): Provide
and install Residential Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms (Kidde SM120X
Relay / Power Supply Module connected to multi-station Kidde smoke and
carbon monoxide alarms or equal system and fire sprinkler flow switch).
Alarms shall receive their primary power from the building wiring, and shall be
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equipped with a battery backup. In new construction, alarms shall be
interconnected so that operation of any smoke alarm, carbon monoxide alarm
or fire sprinkler flow switch causes all smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
within the dwelling to sound and activate the exterior horn/strobe.
The wiring of this system shall be in accordance with Kidde SM120X Relay /
Power Supply Module manual and Figure 2 (see attached). The 120 volt
device wired to turn on when alarm sounds is the exterior horn / strobe. The
pull for fire device is the fire sprinkler flow switch.
FID 10 Additional Residential Smoke Alarm Requirements (NFPA 72: 29.5.1.3):
Where the interior floor area for a given level of a dwelling unit, excluding
garage areas, is greater than 1,000 Sq. Ft., the additional requirements are
that all points on the ceiling shall have:
a. A smoke alarm within a distance of 30 ft travel distance or
b. An equivalent of one smoke alarm per 500 Sq. Ft. of floor area.
One smoke alarm per 500 Sq. Ft. is evaluated by dividing the total interior
square footage of floor area per level by 500 Sq. Ft.
FID 11 Carbon Monoxide Alarm or Detector Locations (NFPA 720: 9.4.1.1 &
9.4.1.2; CRC R315.3): Carbon monoxide alarms or detectors shall be
installed as follows:
(1) Outside of each separate dwelling unit sleeping area in the
immediate vicinity of the bedrooms
(2) On every occupiable level of a dwelling unit, including basements,
excluding attics and crawl spaces
(3) Other locations where required by applicable laws, codes, or
standards
Each alarm or detector shall be located on the wall, ceiling, or other location
as specified in the manufacturer's published instructions that accompany the
unit.
FID 12 Audible Residential Water Flow Alarms (CFC 903.4.2): An approved
audible sprinkler flow alarm (Wheelock horn/strobe # MT4-115-WH-VFR with
WBB back box or equal) shall be provided on the exterior of the building in an
approved location. The horn/strobe shall be outdoor rated.
END OF RECOMMENDED CONDTIONS OF APROVAL