HomeMy WebLinkAbout23409 RESOLUTION NO. 23409
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS APPROVING A CONFORMITY REPORT ON THE
PROPOSED PHASE II VILLAGE TRADITIONS PROJECT,
LOCATED ON TRIBAL TRUST LAND OF THE AGUA CALIENTE
BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS, 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 5.1001).
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 May 21, 2013, the Tribe submitted to the City a Project Report for
Phase II of the Village Traditions project located at the northeast corner of E. Ramon
Road and Calle El Segundo, on roughly 11.65 gross acres of Tribal Trust land within
Section 14; 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 June 19, 2013, and a Conformity Report reviewed on July 3, 2013; and
WHEREAS, on July 3, 2013, 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 Phase II of the
Village Traditions project generally conforms to the standards of the HR Zone of the
Section 14 Specific Plan (Master Plan), and associated provisions of the Palm Springs
Zoning Ordinance, 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 July 3, 2013), 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 Phase II of the Village
Traditions project, Case 5.1001:
• 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 3RD DAY OF JULY, 2013.
David H. Ready, Cit ger
ATTEST:
4mes Thompsgn, 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. 23409 is a full, true and correct copy, and was duly adopted at a regular
meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs on July 3, 2013, by the following
vote:
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Hutcheson, Councilmember Lewin,
Mayor Pro Tern Mills, and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
tes Thompson, City Clerk
ity of Palm Springs, California
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EXHIBIT A
Case No. 5.1001 Conformity Report
Phase II of Village Traditions
Northeast Corner of Ramon Road and Calle El Segundo
July 3, 2013
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).
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.
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. Street improvement plans have been submitted to and approved by the City
Engineer for this project; refer to Drawing Numbers 4727-1, 4727-2A and 4727-3
on file with the Public Works and Engineering Department.
ENG 3. It is recommended that the applicant submit street improvement plans prepared
by a registered California Civil Engineer to the Engineering Division for Ramon
Road. It is recommended that the plan(s) be approved by the City Engineer prior
to issuance of any building permits.
ENG 4. When public dedications of easements or rights-of-way over Tribal Allottee or
Tribal Trust land are required, the applicant shall be responsible for compliance
with all Bureau of Indian Affairs (B.I.A.) requirements, including obtaining
appraisals and payment of just compensation to the underlying owner. It is the
applicant's responsibility to determine what additional costs or other
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requirements may be necessary to obtain any required public dedications as
identified by the City for this development. Required public dedications for
easements or rights-of-way are perpetual and have no term or duration;
dedications of easements or rights-of-way restricted to a duration or term, or
made in connection with an underlying Indian Lease, shall not be accepted.
RAMON ROAD
ENG 5. It is recommended that the applicant dedicate an easement for pedestrian
purposes for those portions of the meandering sidewalk that leave the public
right-of-way.
ENG 6. It is recommended that the six existing driveway approaches along the Ramon
Road frontage be removed and replaced as necessary with 8 inch curb and
gutter to match existing on either side of each driveway approach in accordance
with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 200.
ENG 7. It is recommended that the applicant construct a 24 feet wide emergency access
driveway approach with its centerline located approximately 360 feet east of the
centerline of Calle El Segundo in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard
Drawing No. 201. It is recommended that the access be gated and locked; and a
lock box key provided to the Fire Department for emergency access.
ENG 8. In accordance with the Section 14 Master Development Plan Specific Plan, it is
recommended that the applicant remove the existing 5 feet wide sidewalk and
construct a meandering 8 feet wide sidewalk behind the curb along the entire
frontage in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 210.
ENG 9. It is recommended that the applicant remove the existing damaged meandering
sidewalk located at the southeast corner of the site along Ramon Road and
construct a meandering 8 feet wide sidewalk behind the curb in accordance with
City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 210.
ENG 10. It is recommended that the applicant coordinate with Sunline Transit Agency to
evaluate relocation of the existing bus stop and construction of a new bus turn-
out, including installation of a bus stop shelter, with a design compatible to
project architecture as approved by Sunline Transit Agency and the Director of
Planning Services.
ENG 11. If a bus turn-out is recommended by Sunline Transit Agency, it is recommended
that additional right-of-way be dedicated for those portions of the bus turn-out
and adjacent sidewalk and bus shelter located outside of the existing public right-
of-way.
ENG 12. It is recommended that the applicant repair or replace all broken or off grade
street improvements along the project frontage.
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CALLE EL SEGUNDO
ENG 13. It is recommended that the applicant construct a 25 feet radius curb return at the
southeast corner of the intersection of Calle El Segundo and Saturnino Road in
accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 200 and 206.
ENG 14. It is recommended that the applicant remove the existing construction entrance
driveway approach south of the Main Entry and replace with 6 inch curb and
gutter with a 5 feet wide sidewalk separated 4 feet behind the curb in accordance
with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 200 and 210, respectively, when
Village Traditions has been constructed in its entirety.
ENG 15. In accordance with the Section 14 Master Development Plan Specific Plan, it is
recommended that the applicant construct a 5 feet wide sidewalk separated 4
feet behind the curb immediately south of the Baristo Channel in accordance with
City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 210, to match existing sidewalk
constructed during Village Traditions Phase 1.
ENG 16. It is recommended that the applicant construct a Type A curb ramp meeting
current California State Accessibility standards at the northeast corner of the
intersection of Ramon Road and Calle El Segundo, in accordance with City of
Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 212.
ENG 17. It is recommended that a minimum pavement section of 3 inches of asphalt
concrete pavement over 6 inches crushed miscellaneous base be constructed
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
northern section of the Calle El Segundo frontage (adjacent to the Baristo
Channel) in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 110 and
325. If an alternative pavement section is proposed, the City recommends 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 18. It is recommended that the applicant extend the existing drainage culvert for the
Baristo Channel, as necessary to facilitate the widening of Calle El Segundo and
Saturnino Road, in accordance with the Section 14 Master Development Plan
Specific Plan. Plans for the extension of the existing drainage culvert should be
submitted to Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District
(RCFC) for review and approval, and an encroachment permit for its extension
should be obtained from RCFC prior to construction of the recommended street
improvements.
ENG 19. It is recommended that the applicant repair or replace all broken or off grade
street improvements along the project frontage.
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SATURNINO ROAD
ENG 20. It is recommended that the applicant construct 6 inch curb and gutter, 20 feet
south of centerline along the entire frontage, with a 25 feet radius curb return at
the southeast corner of the intersection of Saturnino Road and Calle El Segundo
in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 200 and 206.
ENG 21. In accordance with the Section 14 Master Development Plan Specific Plan, it is
recommended that the applicant construct a 5 feet wide sidewalk separated 5
feet behind the curb along the entire frontage in accordance with City of Palm
Springs Standard Drawing No. 210.
ENG 22. It is recommended that the applicant construct a Type B curb ramp meeting
current California State Accessibility standards at the southeast corner of the
intersection of Saturnino Road and Calle El Segundo in accordance with City of
Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 213.
ENG 23. It is recommended that the applicant construct a minimum pavement section of 3
inches of asphalt concrete pavement over 6 inches crushed miscellaneous base
with a minimum subgrade of 24 inches at 95% relative compaction, or equal,
from edge of proposed gutter to clean sawcut edge of pavement along the entire
Saturnino Road frontage in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard
Drawing No. 110 and 325. If an alternative pavement section is proposed, the
City recommends 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 24. It is recommended that the applicant repair or replace all broken or off grade
street improvements along the project frontage.
SANITARY SEWER
ENG 25. It is recommended that all sanitary facilities be connected to the public sewer
system and that new laterals not be connected at manholes.
WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLAN
ENG 26. It is recommended that a Final Project-Specific Water Quality Management Plan
(WQMP) for the entire Village Traditions site be submitted to and approved by
the City Engineer 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. Direct release of nuisance water to the adjacent
property (or public streets) is not recommended. It is recommended that
construction of operational BMP's be incorporated into a Precise Grading and
Paving Plan.
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ENG 27. 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 Homeowner's Association or Property Owner
Association Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&R's); formation of
Landscape, Lighting and Maintenance Districts, Assessment Districts or
Community Service Areas responsible for implementing the Final Project-Specific
WQMP; or equivalent.
ENG 28. It is recommended that prior to issuance of certificate of occupancy or final
approvals, the applicant: (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 29. It is recommended that direct release of on-site nuisance water or stormwater
runoff not be permitted to Ramon Road, Calle El Segundo, or Saturnino Road. It
is recommended that provisions for the interception of nuisance water from
entering adjacent public streets from the project site 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.
ENG 30. It is recommended that all stormwater runoff passing through the site be
accepted and conveyed across the property in a manner acceptable to the City
Engineer. For all stormwater runoff falling on the site, it is recommended that on-
site retention or other facilities be utilized to contain the increased stormwater
runoff generated by the development of the property; or, it is recommended that
an on-site drainage system be constructed to convey stormwater runoff to the
Baristo Channel, as allowed by Riverside County Flood Control District. It is
recommended that the existing retention basin located near the southeast corner
of the site be maintained by the Homeowner's Association (HOA).
ENG 31. It is recommended that the applicant pay to the City of Palm Springs applicable
flood control and drainage implementation fees of$9,212 per acre.
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GENERAL
ENG 32. It is recommended that 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, etc.). Multiple excavations, trenches, and
other street cuts within existing asphalt concrete pavement of off-site streets
required by the proposed development may require complete grinding and
asphalt concrete overlay of the affected off-site streets, at the discretion of the
City Engineer. The pavement condition of the existing off-site streets shall be
returned to a condition equal to or better than existed prior to construction of the
proposed development.
ENG 33. It is recommended that all proposed utility lines be installed underground.
ENG 34. It is recommended that all existing utilities be shown on any improvement plans
approved by the City, and that the proposed service laterals be shown from the
main line to the property line.
ENG 35. It is recommended that any 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 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 36. It is recommended that nothing be constructed or planted in the public right-of-
way 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 37. It is recommended that all proposed trees within the public right-of-way and
within 10 feet of the public sidewalk have City approved deep root barriers
installed per City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 904.
MAP
ENG 38. It is recommended that an updated access easement document (including the
amended legal description and exhibit) be recorded to reflect any minor
alignment changes to the private interior street system in Phase 2.
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ENG 39. It is recommended that the Homeowner's Association (HOA) for Village
Traditions accept maintenance of the Village Traditions parkway landscaping
within the public right-of-way on Ramon Road, Calle El Segundo, and Saturnino
Road.
TRAFFIC
ENG 40. It is recommended that a traffic signal be installed at the off-set intersection of
Ramon Road with Calle El Segundo and Calle Abronia, in accordance with the
recommendations from the traffic impact study for El Segundo Residential Tract
prepared by Endo Engineering, dated March 2004. If installed, the applicant may
request reimbursement of 94.1% of the cost of the traffic signal through a
reimbursement agreement with the City of Palm Springs. If not installed, it is
recommended that the applicant pay the proportionate fair share cost of $8,850
(or 5.9%) to the City, as recommended by the traffic impact study.
ENG 41. It is recommended that a minimum of 48 inches of clearance shall be provided on
public sidewalks for handicap accessibility.
ENG 42. It is recommended that 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 43. It is recommended that a street name sign be installed at the intersection of Calle
El Segundo and the Main Entry, in accordance with City of Palm Springs
Standard Drawing Nos. 620 through 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 44. It is recommended that 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 for Streets and
Highways, dated January 13, 2012, or subsequent editions in force at the time of
construction.
ENG 45. It is recommended that the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee be paid in
accordance with the Coachella Valley Association of Governments fee structure
for condominium units.
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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 May 21,
2013 . Additional requirements may be required at that time based on
revisions to site plans.
FID 2 Fire Department Conditions were based on the 2010 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 3 Plot Plan: Prior to completion of the project, an 8.5"x11" plot plan or drawing,
and an electronic version in an industry standard file format capable of being
used in a geographical information system (GIS) preferably an ESRI shape
file(s) shall be provided to the fire department. The GIS file shall be projected
in the California State Plane Zone VI coordinate system and capable of being
re-projected into the North American Datum 1983 coordinate system. PDF
files by themselves will not meet this requirement. The GIS and ESRI shape
file(s) shall clearly show all access points, fire hydrants, KNOXTm box
locations, fire department connections, dwelling unit or suite identifiers, main
electrical panel location(s), sprinkler riser and fire alarm locations. Industry
standard symbols used in emergency management and pre-fire planning are
encouraged. Large projects may require more than one page. AutoCAD files
will be accepted but must be approved prior to acceptance.
FID 4 PLANS AND PERMITS
When there are significant changes in occupancy, water supply, storage
heights, type, and quantity of storage, storage configurations, Tenant
Improvements or any other changes which may affect the fire sprinkler
system design, the owner, tenant or contractor shall submit plans and secure
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 two sets.
Plans shall be submitted to:
City of Palm Springs
Building and Safety Department
3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Counter Hours: M —TH, 8:00 AM — 6:00 PM
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A deposit for Plan Check and Inspection Fees is required at the time of Plan
Submittal. The minimum fee is $ 208.00. 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.
Plot Plan: Prior to completion of the project, a 8.5"x11" plot plan and an
electronic CAD version shall be provided to the fire department. This shall
clearly show all access points, fire hydrants, knox box locations, fire
department connections, unit identifiers, main electrical panel locations,
sprinkler riser and fire alarm locations. Large projects may require more than
one page.
FID 5 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
determine to form a Community Services District under the authority of
Government Code Section 53311 etseq, 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 6 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.
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FID 7 Access Road Dimensions (CFC 503.2.1): 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 8 Fire Apparatus Access Gates (8.04.260 PSMC): Entrance gates shall have
a clear width of at least 15 feet and be equipped with a frangible chain and
padlock.
FID 9 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. The security gates and the emergency operation shall be
maintained operational at all times. 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.
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 gates may become operative.
Prior to final inspection, electronic gates shall remain in a locked-open
position.
FID 10 Fire Department Access: Fire Department Access Roads shall be provided
and maintained in accordance with (Sections 503 CFC)
• Minimum Access Road Dimensions:
1. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed
width of not less than 20 feet, a greater width for private
streets may be required by the City engineer to address
traffic engineering, parking, and other issues. The Palm
Springs Fire Department requirements for two-way private
streets, is a minimum width of 24 feet is required for this
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project, unless otherwise allowed by the City engineer. No
parking shall be allowed in either side of the roadway.
2. Roads must be 30 feet wide when parking is not allowed on
only one side of the roadway.
3. Roads must be 40 feet wide when parking is not restricted.
FID 11 Dimensions (CFC 503.2.1): Fire apparatus access roads shall have an
unobstructed width of not less than 20 feet except for approved security gates
in accordance with Section 503.6 and an unobstructed vertical clearance of
not less than 13 feet 6 inches.
FID 12 Roadway Dimensions: Private streets shall have a minimum width of at least
20 feet, pursuant to California Fire Code 503.2.1 however, a greater width for
private streets may be required by the City engineer to address traffic
engineering, parking, and other issues. The Palm Springs Fire Department
requirements for two-way private streets, is a minimum width of 24 feet,
unless otherwise allowed by the City engineer. No parking shall be allowed in
either side of the roadway.
FID 13 Turning radius (CFC 503.2.4): Fire access road turns and corners shall be
designed with a minimum inner radius of 25 feet and an outer radius of 43
feet. Radius must be concentric.
FID 14 Required Turn Arounds: 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-
02.
FID 15 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.
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. Decomposed granite (DG),
grass, dirt, sand and other materials that can wash away, develop ruts or be
dug up shall not be used. Interlocking pavers, turf block or other similar
materials may be allowed, subject to the provision of proper base material
and compliance with City Engineering Department compaction requirements.
Prior to permit sign-off, compaction test results shall be submitted to the City
Engineering Department for approval.
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FID 16 Premises Identification (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 17 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)
FID 18 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.
FID 19 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 20 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
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
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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 21 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 22 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 23 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