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DATE: July 3, 2013 Consent Calendar
SUBJECT: CASE NO. 5.1001 — APPROVAL OF A CONFORMITY REPORT FOR
THE PHASE II VILLAGE TRADITIONS PROJECT, LOCATED ON
TRIBAL TRUST LAND OF THE AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA
INDIANS, AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF EAST RAMON ROAD
AND CALLE EL SEGUNDO, ZONE HR, SECTION 14.
FROM: David H. Ready, City Manager
BY: Planning Services Department
SUMMARY
The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians (ACBCI or Tribe) proposes to modify the
partially built Village Traditions project located on Tribal Trust land in Section 14 and
subject to the Agreement for Tribal / City Land Use Coordination ("Agreement"). This
memo is presented as the City's (draft) Conformity Report as required by the
Agreement. As detailed in this report, the Council may approve the Conformity Report,
transmit it to the Tribe for their consideration and conclude its review of the project.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. "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, ZONE HR, SECTION 14;
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 FOR CASE
5.1001."
PRIOR ACTIONS:
On May 21, 2013, the Planning Department for the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla
Indians met with the City Planning Department to submit and discuss the Project Report
on the revised Village Traditions project.
ITEM NO.�S�
City Council Staff Report
July 3, 2013 --Page 2
Case 5.1001 Conformity Report—Revised Village Traditions Project
On June 19, 2013, the City Planning Department prepared the Administrative Analysis
for City Council review and approval, as required by Agreement.
On June 21, 2013, the Tribe submitted a letter to the City stating no comments on the
Administrative Analysis.
PROJECT ANALYSIS:
General Plan
Land Use Designation Ity Request CompRance -
HDR(High Density Residential 15-30 dwelling units/acre I Residential use at 8.0 d.u./ ac. Yes
Zoning — Uses & Lot Standards Per Section 14 Specific Plan
HR II R-4 Zone Constructed / Proposed Compliance
Existing
Uses permitted Multi-family Residential Multi-family Combination of(e) No, (Yes,
permitted. Single Family Residential Multi-family with PDD
Residential (SFR) specifically Residential & approval)
prohibited Single Family
Residential
Density Min. of 1,000 sq. ft. of lot area 5,990 sq. ft. of lot area 5,445 sq. ft. of lot Yes
per unit for multi-family per unit area per unit
Lo#Standards
Min. Area 2 gross acres 1 11.65 acres Yes
Min.Width 130 feet 484 feet Individual lots typically 45 feet Yes
Min. Db th °1 155 feet 829 feet Individual lots typically 75 feet Yes
Zoning — Building Development Standards Per Section 14 Specific Plan
HRH I R-4 Zone Constructed./Existing Proposed Compliance
Building Height 30 feet and 2-3 stories 28 feet and 2 stories 26 feet and 2 Yes
stories
Yard Setbacks
Front 30 feet 30 feet 10 feet No(Yes, with
PDD approval)
Side 20 feet 20 feet 5 feet No(Yes, with
PDD approval)
Rear 20 feet 10 feet 4 feet No (Yes, with
PDD approval)
P061 /spas 5 feet > 5 feet 3 feet No (Yes, with
PDD approval)
Distange 15 feet 15 feet 10 feet No (Yes, with
Between PDD approval)
Buildtrf e
Lot Coverage) 45% minimum usable 45% 45% or more Yes
landscape open s ace
Street77, 2 spaces / single family 48 existing 52 single-family Yes
`Parking residence Guest parking requires 12 dwelling units
Condos in a PDD: 1.5 spaces, 22 provided require 104
spaces per 2 bedroom unit; covered
plus 1 guest parking space parking spaces;
for every 4 units 104 proposed
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City Council Staff Report
July 3, 2013--Page 3
Case 5.1001 Conformity Report— Revised Village Traditions Project
While the project does not conform to all development standards of the Section 14
Specific Plan, similar projects with similar setbacks have been approved by the City
through the Planned Development District process.
SUGGESTED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
The City has developed a set of suggested conditions for consideration by the Tribe in
its review of the project. These conditions are attached and made a part of this
Conformity Report; they include recommendations for compliance with City and State
ordinances and the payment of impact fees.
LAND USE COORDINATION AGREEMENT:
As previously noted in the Administrative Analysis, the project site is located on Tribal
Trust Land and subject to the Land Use Coordination Agreement established by the
Palm Springs City Council and ACBCI Tribal Council. This Agreement recognizes the
Tribe's sovereign authority within the Reservation and provides for City review and
comment on projects proposed on Tribal Trust Property, including the Village Traditions
site.
Staff reviewed the project in light of the requirements of the Land Use Coordination
Agreement which describes a specific process for review (see attached). The table
below summarizes the timeframe of coordinated review:
SECTION TIMELINE REQUIRED TIMELINE
1. PRE-SUBMITAL N/A FEBRUARY 5, 2013
2. SUBMISSION OF 90 DAYS PRIOR TO TRIBAL APPROVAL MAY 21, 2013
PROJECT REPORT
3. ADMINISTRATIVE CC REVIEW 30 DAYS AFTER SUBMISSION OF JUNE 19, 2013
REVIEW ITEM 2
4. CONFORMITY REPORT CC ADOPTS WITHIN 30 DAYS OF RECEIVING JULY 19, 2013
ITEM 3
5. JOINT MEETING CITY AND TRIBAL COUNCILS WITHIN 30 DAYS AUGUST 19, 2013
OF ADOPTING ITEM 4
6. FINAL TRIBAL ACTION 90 DAYS AFTER ITEM 2 NO SOONER THAN
AUGUST 19, 2013
Section 7 of the Agreement states that "with the approval of both parties, any portion of
the foregoing process may be waived if the Project is not deemed significant, if the
Project is found to be conforming, or if due to the exigencies of time the normal process
cannot be accommodated." Since the revised residential project is less intense than the
previous approval, not significantly different from the original project (i.e. two-story
residential project) and generally conforming to the Section 14 Master Plan, both City
and Tribal staffs sought to expedite the review process and deemed the following
waivers acceptable:
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City Council Staff Report
July 3, 2013-- Page 4
Case 5.1001 Conformity Report— Revised Village Traditions Project
1. Portion of Section 2. "...at least ninety (90) days prior to Tribal approval of the
project..."
2. 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."
Therefore, in support and continued maintenance of the cooperative relationship
between the City and the Tribe, staff recommends that the City Council revise the
procedures of the Agreement as described above, and in concert with the Tribe's
agreement, by waiving the ninety (90) day review period and joint Council Meeting for
this project.
CONCLUSION:
Phase II of the Village Traditions project generally conforms to the standards of the FIR
Zone of the Section 14 Specific Plan (Master Plan) and associated provisions of the
Palm Springs Zoning Ordinance. Staff has prepared this report as the project's
Conformity Report for approval by the City Council under the terms of the Agreement for
Tribal / City Land Use Coordination on Certain Parcels. Staff recommends the City
Council approve the Conformity Report for Case 5.1001 (with attached suggested
conditions of approval) for the transmittal to the Tribal Council and also waive certain
review requirements required by the Agreement.
NOTIFICATION:
A public hearing notice is not required for this project.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact. This was determined in the Administrative Analysis prepared on June
19, 2013.
Ma go Whee er, At David H. Re Esq., Ph.D.
Director of Planning Services City Manag
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2. Draft Resolution with Recommended Conditions of Approval
3. Tribal / City Land Use Coordination Agreement
4. Village Traditions Phase 11 Project Report
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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
CASE: 5.1001 Conformity Report DESCRIPTION: A conformity report to modify the
Village Traditions project to develop the remaining
APPLICANT: Agua Caliente Band of vacant area with 52 detached, two-story residences
Cahuilla Indians on 6.5 acres located at the northeast corner of
Ramon Road and Calle El Segundo, Zone HR,
Section 14,
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RESOLUTION NO.
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, ZONE
HR, SECTION 14; 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 FOR 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 FIR 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 3`d day of July, 2013.
David H. Ready, City Manager
ATTEST:
James 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. 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
by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
James Thompson, City Clerk
City 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
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the property owner shall enter into a recorded agreement to maintain
the art work and protect the public rights of access and viewing.
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
o 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.
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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 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 tum-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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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
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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.
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.
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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.
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,
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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.
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"xl1" 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,
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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
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.
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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.
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
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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 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.
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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 comers
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.
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
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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 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
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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
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AGREEMENT FOR TRIBALICITY
LAND USE COORDINATION ON CERTAIN PARCELS
f ,
THIS AGREEMENT FOR TRIBALlCITY LAND USE REVIEW ON CERTAIN
PARCELS ("Agreement") is made this 15th day of December, 1998 by and between
the AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS, acting through its Tribal
Council (the "Tribe"), and the CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, acting
through its City Council, a municipal corporation (the "City"). This Agreement is
made with reference to the following:
RECITALS;
A. WHEREAS, the Tribe is a federally-recognized Indian tribe which
exercises its sovereign authority over the lands of the Agua Caliente Indian
Reservation according to a Constitution approved by the Commissioner of Indian
Affairs, as well as applicable federal law, with portions of the City of Palm Springs
located within the boundaries of its federal Indian reservation; and
B. WHEREAS, the City of Palm Springs is a charter city, possessing full
powers with respect to municipal affairs to regulate the territory under its jurisdiction
and in accordance with the California Constitution, its charter, and State law. The
trust lands of the Agua Caliente Indian Reservation are interspersed in a
checkerboard pattern within that portion of the City located within the Reservation;P ty on;
and
C. WHEREAS, both the Tribe and the City wish to cooperate in promoting
�) the orderly and expeditious use and development of all lands of the Agua Caliente
Indian Reservation to their highest and best use, consistent with principles of sound
planning and the sovereignty of the Tribe; and
D. WHEREAS, on July 26, 1977, the Tribe and the City entered into that
certain Agreement No. 1324 (hereinafter the "Land Use Agreement"), adopted by
City Council Resolution No. 12298. Pursuant to that Agreement, the parties agreed
that applications for issuance of permits and development pertaining to any Trust
lands would initially be processed through the City, with the City collecting its
normal fees and charges. Any party aggrieved by an action of the City Council in
any such planning and zoning matters was given the right to appeal any action of
the City to the Tribal Council, with the Tribal Council having the ability, following a
noticed hearing, to affirm, reverse, or modify any decision of the City Council on
any matter affecting Indian Trust Lands, with the decision of the Tribal Council
being final, after consideration of the recommendation of the Indian Planning
Commission, as well as applicable federal and tribal law; and
E. WHEREAS, the Land Use Agreement has been amended from time to
time, by Supplements 2, 3, and 4, and most recently by Supplement No. 5, which
would exempt all land acquired by the Tribe from regulation by the City, including:
Application of all laws, ordinances, and codes; application of all fees, including
drainage, sewer, school, Uniform Transportation Mitigation fees, building and other
fees. The taking of title to parcels into trust by the United States for the Tribe would
exempt such property from regular City taxes such as property taxes, sales taxes,
transient occupancy taxes, and others; and
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F. WHEREAS, the Tribe has generally supported development consistent
with the City's General Plan and other ordinances and regulations but has the
authority to adopt its own land use plan and policies; and
G. WHEREAS, the Tribe has commenced a program, when economically
feasible, to reacquire any Trust Land which has been sold in fee. To facilitate
Indian development on such Land, the Tribe would like to have an expedited
process for City review and comment on said projects. The Tribe is willing to
consider such review and comment, if given in a timely manner. The City believes
that the opportunity to provide review and comment, but not approval, of such
projects would be valuable to assure that such projects are integrated with
surrounding development and to assure that the City's and the Tribe's normal
development standards are maintained insofar as possible. In addition, both parties
believe that all development throughout the City on both Tribal and non-Tribal land
should make a fair share contribution in exaction, fees or other consideration to pay
for the burdens imposed by the development on the City or for the benefits received
by the development from the City.
IN CONSIDERATION OF THE FOREGOING, THE PARTIES HEREBY AGREE AS
FOLLOWS:
1. Pre-submittal. Prior to the initiation of a Project on Tribal Land and
initiation of the process detailed below, the Tribe, where feasible, will consult with
the City to determine the scope and significance of the Project and its appropriate
level of review. This consultation will normally, but not necessarily, be satisfied by a
meeting between the Tribal Planning Department and City Department of Planning
n and Building.
2. Submission of Report. When any new development or substantial
expansion or renovation of a project is proposed on land located within the
Reservation and has been acquired by the Tribe, at least ninety (90) days prior to
Tribal approval of the project, including preliminary or schematic design, the Tribe
shall submit to the City a report on the Project ("Project Report"). As used herein,
"Reservation" means those lands whose legal description is set forth in Exhibit A
Hereto. The Project Report shall include a description of the Project, the
preliminary or schematic plans and drawings for the Project, environmental
documents per NEPA, if any, or any equivalent Tribal document, an analysis of the
compatibility of the proposed Project with the City's and the Tribe's development
standards, an analysis of the fiscal impact of the Project, and a statement
identifying any manner in which the Project would be exempt from, or not conform
to, any ordinance, rule, regulation, or standards of the City or of the Tribe. The
Tribe shall provide any explanation of any of the foregoing, as they shall deem
reasonable or necessary. The Indian Planning Commission, and other Tribal
bodies, will develop this report in accordance with applicable federal and Tribal law.
The level of detail provided in the Project Report should be as follows: if a minor
project, then similar to the level of detail normally required by .the City for
architectural review; if a major project, then similar to the level of detail which would
be required by the City for Planned Development District permit. The determination
of whether a project is major or minor shall require the agreement of the chief staff
planning official of each party but, in the event of a disagreement, the opinion of the
Tribe's planning official shall govern. It is the intent of the parties that this process
be undertaken, not at the point at which the land is acquired by the Tribe, but when
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development is contemplated, and when the development can be described and its
impacts forecast
3. Administrative Review. Upon receipt of a Project Report, the City
Manager shall distribute the Project Report to appropriate departments, including
Police, Fire, Finance, Public Works, Planning and Building, and such other
departments as the City Manager shall deem relevant, such as Parks and
Recreation, Tourism, Economic Develo
pment,m p ent, and so forth. It shall be the u
P rPose
of this administrative review to determine how well the Project conforms with the
City's existing rules and regulations; any health and safety, or welfare concerns; the
adequacy of police and fire safety services, and other services of the City
necessary for the Project; compatibility of the project with surrounding properties;
and the fiscal impact of the Project. The purpose of the fiscal impact analysis shall
be to determine whether the Project will pay the normal City fees, taxes, charges,
and assessments; to the extent that any of such revenues will not accrue to the
City, what will be the resulting financial impact therefrom; what other direct and
indirect financial impacts, or negative positive, w`I
9 P I result; and what the overall
economic impact will be of the Project on the City. Within thirty (30) days of the
City Manager's receipt of the Report from the Tribe, the City shall prepare the
"Administrative Analysis" of the foregoing information and shall submit the
Administrative Analysis to the City Council for its review and approval.
4. City Council ConformityRep�. The City Council shall have thirty (30)
days from the submission of the Administrative Analysis to prepare the City
Council's Conformity Report ("Conformity Report"). The Conformity Report shall be
adopted by the City Council at a public meeting. At the same time that the City
Manager submits the Administrative Report to the City Council, a copy of the same
(� shall be submitted to the Tribe. The Tribe shall have ten (10) days to prepare its
comments on the Administrative Analysis for submission to the City Council to be
considered at the time the City Council determines the Conformity Report. The
Conformity Report shall contain the same subject matter as the Administrative
Analysis.
S. Joint Meeting. Upon the City Council's adoption of the Conformity
Report, the Project Report shall be immediately submitted to the Tribal Council.
Within thirty , the Tribal 30( ) days, Council s Y ci and the 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 the Tribe.
6. Final Tribal Action. At the Joint Meeting, or following the Joint Meeting,
the Tribal Council may take any action authorized by its Constitution, Bylaws, rules,
and ordinances concerning the Project. The Tribal Council shall be free to
disregard any or all comments in the Conformity Report or otherwise made by the
City Council and may approve or modify the Project in any way the Tribal Council
deems appropriate. It is expressly understood by the parties hereto that the Tribal
Council retains full and complete sovereignty to administer Tribal lands in
accordance with the Constitution, Bylaws, and Ordinances of the Tribe and
applicable federal law. This Agreement deals solely with the consultation process
in which the City is being given the opportunity to review and comment on certain
projects being undertaken by the Tribe, and the Tribal Council retains full and
\ complete authority to make final decisions concerning the development of Tribal
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7. Waiver. With the approval of both parties, any portion of the foregoing
process may be waived if the Project is not deemed significant, if the Project is
found to be conforming, or if due to the exigencies of time the normal process
cannot be accommodated.
} 8. Amendments. This Agreement maybe amended by mutual agreement
by the parties, provided that neither party may terminate this Agreement, without
prejudice to any legal position thereafter asserted, upon thirty (30) days written
notice to the other party.
9. Approval. This Agreement shall be approved by Resolutions of the
Tribal Council and the City Council.
10. Lands Located Inside Reservation and Owned in Fee by Parties
Other than the Tribe. This Agreement will not affect, alter, increase, or decrease
in any way the jurisdiction that either the City or the Tribe may have over the use or
development of parcels of land located within the Reservation, which are owned in
fee by parties other than the Tribe. The parties recognize that federal law already
allocates such jurisdiction over such parcels.
11. Lands Located outside Reservation. The parties recognize that
federal law provides to the City notice and an opportunity to express its views on
the subject of the proposed taking of title into trust for the Tribe of parcels located
outside the Reservation but within the city limits of the City in 25 C.F.R. §151.11(d),
as well as time in which to challenge such a proposed action before it occurs, in 25
C.R.F. §151.12(b). Otherwise, this Agreement will not affect, alter, increase, or
decrease in any way the jurisdiction that either the City or the Tribe may have over
O the use or development of such parcels of land. The parties recognize that federal
law already allocates such jurisdiction over such parcels.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement
by their respective authorized officers on the day and year first above
written.
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
a municipal corporation
By:
Will Kleindienst, Mayor
Attest: Approved oas' to(form:
JUfth Sumich, City Clerk Dav shire, City Attorney
AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS,
a federally-recognized Indian tribe
by:
Richard M. Milanovich, Chairman
Approved as to form:
kAA�-
Art Bunce, Tribal Attorney
APPRCVF,C BYTHE CITY COUNCIL
BY RES. NO. j �y 52
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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
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DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES
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c�"rOlt MEMORANDUM
Date: June 19, 2013
To: City Council eT
Tom Davis, AICP, Chief Planning & Development Officer
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From: Margo Wheeler, AICP, Director of Planning Services
Subject: Administrative Analysis of Revised Village Traditions Project
NE Corner of Ramon Road and Calle El Segundo
Planning Case No. 5.1001
SUMMARY
Under the Tribal / City Land Use Review Agreement ("Agreement'), the City is to prepare an
Administrative Analysis and Conformity Report for proposed projects on reservation lands owned
by the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians (Tribe). The Tribe proposes to modify the
partially built Village Traditions project at the NE Cornerof Ramon Road and Calle El Segundo.
The Administrative Analysis of the revised project is contained herein. The Conformity Report is
scheduled to be on the July 3, 2013, City Council agenda.
BACKGROUND:
When any new development or substantial renovation of a project is proposed on land within the
reservation owned by the Tribe, the City and Tribe have agreed to adhere to a project review
processing schedule. In order to comply with the agreement, the following schedule has been
prepared:
=ADMINISTRATIVE
N/A FEBRUARY 5, 2013
90 DAYS PRIOR TO TRIBALAPPROVAL MAY 21, 2013
CC REVIEW 30 DAYS AFTER SUBMISSION OF JUNE 19, 2013
REVIEW ITEM 2
4. CONFORMITY REPORT CC ADOPTS WITHIN 30 DAYS OF RECEIVING JULY 19, 2013
ITEM 3
5. JOINT MEETING' CITY AND TRIBAL COUNCILS WITHIN 30 DAYS AUGUST 19, 2013
OF ADOPTING ITEM 4
6. FINAL TRIBAL ACTION 90 DAY AFTER ITEM 2 NO SOONER THAN
AUGUST 19, 2013
1 As a result of the conclusions contained in the Staff Analysis below, staff will be requesting a waiver of Item 5,
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PROPOSED PROJECT:
The attached Project Report provides detailed analysis on the revised project. In sum, six
buildings containing twenty-fourmulti-family residential units and a recreation building center has
been constructed on 3.3 acres of the overall 9.8-acre site. The remaining 6.5 acres will be
developed with 52 detached,two-story single-family residences with private pool and yard areas.
STAFF ANALYSIS:
The purpose of the Administrative Analysis is to determine how well the Project conforms with
the City's existing rules and regulations; any health and safety, or welfare concerns; the
adequacy of police and fire safety services, and other services of the city necessary for the
Project; compatibility of the project with surrounding properties; and the fiscal impact of the
Project. The purpose of the fiscal impact analysis shall be to determine whether the Project will
pay the normal City fees, taxes charges, and assessments; to the extent that any of such
revenues will not accrue to the city, what will be the resulting financial impact therefrom; what
other direct and indirect financial impacts, negative or positive, will result and what the overall
economic impact will be of the Project on the city.
The Project Report was reviewed by the Police, Fire, Planning, Building & Safety and
Engineering& Public Works departments. In summary, no significant impacts are anticipated as
the project is less intense than previously approved. The following responses were received
• Police Department. No significant financial impact to Police Department Services.
PSPD Memorandum attached.
• Fire Department. No significant financial impact to Fire Department Services. Two
triennial code adoptions have occurred since original project. Changes of note include
Public Safety CFD language, Carbon Monoxide detector requirements, and Code section
reference numbers. These will be reflected in the Conformity Report.
• Planning Department. No significant financial impact if impact fees are paid. The
proposed project is less dense than previously approved. Compatibility of revised project
with surrounding properties will be similar to previously approved project. Height of
buildings will be slightly less than previous approval.
• Building & Safety. No significant financial impact if sewer connection, public art and
park fees are paid for each dwelling unit. These fees relate to services provided by the
City for this development and are standardized for all single family developments within
the City limits.
• Engineering & Public Works. The three public perimeter streets(Ramon Road, Calle El
Segundo, and Saturnino Road) are built out or will be built out in conjunction with the
Village Traditions project. The City maintains these public streets whether or not Village
Traditions exists or not. So, there is not an appreciable increase in street maintenance
for the City as a result of the 3 perimeter streets being upgraded in conjunction with the
project. For Phase 2 of the project, there is a decrease of 28 in the total number of 104
units originally proposed for the project in 2005; a total of 76 units will be constructed,
including the additional 52 single family residences proposed in Phase 2.
In response the above, staff will prepare a Conformity Report with recommended Conditions of
Approval should the Tribe approve the project. The Report will be on the City Council agenda of
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Attachments:
1. Village Traditions Project Report
2. Tribal / City Land Use Review Agreement
3. Palm Spring Police Department Memorandum
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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I. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................ 1
II. EXISTING CONDITIONS ................................................................. 1
III. STATEMENT OF PROJECT.............................................................. 9
IV. ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPE CONCEPT............................... 13
V. ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS.........................................................21
VI. MAPPING AND LEASING ............................................................... 21
VII. FISCAL IMPACT ANALYSIS.............................................................23
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TABLE OF EXHIBITS
Site Location Map (A)....................................................................... 3
Existing Site Conditions Map (B)....................................................... 4
Photo Locations Map (Cl)................................................................ 5
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Rear Building Elevations (E2) ............................................................ 15
Courtyard Elevations (E3) ................................................................. 16
Typical Building Layout and 1st Story Floor Plan (F1) ....................... 17
2nd Story Floor Plan (F2) .................................................................. 18
Color & Material Board (G)............................................................... 19
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Recorded Tract Map 33576(1)............................................................22
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I. INTRODUCTION
The Village Traditions project was originally approved in 2005 as a 104 unit single-family
attached residential project on approximately 11.65 acres of Tribal Trust property of the Agua
Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians (Tribe). The property is located within Section 14,Township 4
South, Range 4 East, San Bernardino Meridian, Palm Springs, California, on the Agua Caliente
Indian Reservation at the northeast corner of the intersection of Ramon Road and Calle El
Segundo. (See Exhibit A, Site Location Map).
Construction of the project began in 2006, but when the economy collapsed and home sales
stalled, the builder was unable to complete the project. When construction stopped, six single-
family attached residential buildings (24 units), a recreation center, the primary project entry
and a portion of the interior street system had been constructed on 3.3 acres in the northwest
corner of the site. The 6.5-acre balance of the property south of the flood control channel
remains vacant. In 2012, the Rilington Group approached the Tribe with a proposal to complete
build out of the remaining project with 52 detached single-family homes.
This project report addresses the new development proposal and is submitted to the City of
Palm Springs pursuant to the terms of the Agreement for Tribal/City Land Use Coordination on
certain parcels dated December 15, 1998. The project will be reviewed and developed to the
standards of development set forward in this Project Report and the Section 14 Master
Development Plan, adopted by the City Council and public referendum, certified November 30,
2004.
II. EXISTING CONDITIONS
On Site
As shown in Exhibit B, Existing Site Conditions Map, the property is partially developed with six
single-family attached buildings containing 24 units and a recreation center on 3.3 acres; 6.5
acres remain rough graded and undeveloped. Approximately 0.9 acres within and north of the
existing flood control channel are isolated from the main property and excluded from
development. Exhibit C-1 shows the photo locations of the existing conditions on the site.
Utility connections for water, sewer, power and telephone services are available at the site. All
existing utilities are located underground.
Surrounding Streets
The public streets surrounding Village Traditions include Ramon Road, Calle El Segundo, and Via
Saturnino. These are shown photographically in Figures C-2 though C-4 and described as
follows:
• Ramon Road is fully dedicated and paved with an 8' curb-adjacent sidewalk on the north
side. Landscaping consists of trimmed shrubs and intermittent trees.
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• Calle El Segundo is fully dedicated and paved with a linear curb-separated sidewalk on
the east side adjacent to Village Traditions. The frontage is fully landscaped with palms, I
shrubs and intermittent trees. 1..
■ Via Saturnino, is paved but lacks extended paving, curb and landscaping on the south
side.
Surrounding Land Uses
Land uses on adjacent properties.include:
■ North- Flood control channel,vacant land,and the Heritage Apartments,a two-story multi-
family,residential development north of Saturnino Road.
■ Northwest- Baristo Park
■ West- Pacific Palm Apartments,a two-story multi-family residential development north of
Calle El Segundo. South of the Pacific Palm Apartments is the Biarritz three-story
condominium development.
• .South-Single-family residences south of Ramon Road.
■ East-The Village Racquet Club,a two-story multi-family condominium development,
abutting the eastern property line.
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III. STATEMENT OF PROJECT
The Tribe, in joint venture with the Rilington Group, proposes to build 52 detached single-family
homes on Tribal trust land within the Agua Caliente Indian Reservation. The homes will consist
of one and two story buildings, ranging from 1,650 square feet to 2,040 square feet. Three
floor plan.options will be available, each with 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and a two car attached
garage. Each house plan accommodates a pool and private interior courtyard. A conceptual
site plan for the project is shown in Exhibit D.
A. Property Development Standards
The Village Traditions project is located within the boundaries of the Section 14 Master
Development Plan (MDP), on land designated High Density Residential(HR), 21-30 du/ac. It was
originally approved for attached single-family housing in 2006; however, market factors,
economic conditions, consumer . preferences and financing availability have changed
dramatically since the first phase of the project was constructed in 2007. In order to move
forward with a viable project that can be funded; built and sold in the current housing climate,
a detached single-family housing product is now proposed for the remaining phase(s).
As noted above, the project now proposes 52 detached single-family homes on the 6.5 acres
that remains undeveloped at a resulting density of 9.0 du/ac. This is below the 21 to 30 du/ac
density range identified in the MOP, as was the prior approved attached single-family
development. However, the Palm Springs General Plan notes that "the lower threshold figure
for each [land use] category represents a minimum amount of development anticipated,
provided that all other required conditions can be met..." (General Plan, page 2-3). It does not
prohibit development densities below the lower threshold figure;therefore, the project density
is allowed by the General Plan. A similar single-family project was approved in the HR Zone
within Section 14 in 2010 (Applicant: Nexus Development, "The Morrison," CASE 5.1082 AMND;
PDD-321;TTM 34165 AMND).
The Section 14 MDP prohibits single family residences in the HR Zone (MDP Section 6.1.5).
However, at this location, single family residences would be compatible with the surrounding
area since the project site is bordered on three sides by streets and would be of a lower density
than the Village Racquet Condominiums to the east. Section IV also discusses design techniques
that promote compatibility.
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Table 1 shows the development standards that relate to the site.
Table i—Development Standards Comparison
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Acreage 9.8 2 3.3 6.5
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1. Per standards of the City of Palm Springs High Density Residential(HR)zone.
2. Excluding 0.9 acres of land within and north of the Riverside County Flood Control Channel.
3. 2.25 spaces per 3 bedroom SF Unit,7.5 spaces per MF 4-plex building(assuming two 2-bedroom
units @ 1.5 spaces per unit and two 3-bedroom units at 2.25 spaces per unit)(PS Zoning Code,
Section 93.06.00.D.29.a and b.li)
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6. Open Space calculated per single family Lot:Plan 1=+49%/Plan 2=±45%/Plan 3=±46%.
B. Circulation
The project takes primary access from Calle El Segundo with emergency-only access from
Ramon Road. Internal circulation is provided by 24' wide private streets maintained by the
Home Owners Association. The project will maintain the basic internal street concept, though
minor adjustments to specific alignments are proposed to best accommodate a single-family
lotting design. Pedestrian walkways exist on both Ramon Road and Calle El Segundo.
The project will complete the following improvements to surrounding public streets:
• Ramon Road — Additional landscape and sidewalk improvements per the Section 14
Master Plan, remove old curb cuts and construct a new driveway approach for the gated
emergency entrance.
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The site has been rough graded and runoff from the 100 year storm will be retained in a basin I _�
at the southeast corner of the site. The drainage design ensures that no increase in total runoff
will result from the development. Any pollutants that are collected will be remediated through
the physical and biological filtering action of the soil.
D. Public Utilities and Services
The impact of the original project on services and utilities was evaluated under the Section 14
Master Plan Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement (EIR/EIS), Final
Document, July 2002. Conditions of approval were incorporated consistent with the mitigations
measures recommended by the Final EIR/EIS. The proposed project would construct 52 new
units for a total of 76 units on-site, a 28 unit reduction from the original approved 104-unit
Village Traditions attached single-family project. Thus, demand for services and utilities would
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In order to maintain a consistent architectural style within the project, Pekarek/Crandall Architects has
considered the existing attached single-family architecture (See Exhibit C-2) and designed three
compatible single family products to complete the project. Facade articulation is provided by gabled
dormers, balconies, covered ground floor patios and chimneys in order to create visual interest and
break up the facade plane as shown on Exhibits E-1, E-2 and E-3. Roof material will consist of two-piece
clay barrel tile. The corresponding floor plans are shown on Exhibits F-1 and F-2 with square footage
ranging in size from 1,650 to 2,040 square feet. Each home will have an enclosed, attached two-car
garage with direct access to the unit. Colors and materials are shown on Exhibit G.
As part of the previously approved project, a community center was constructed with a common pool,
large meeting room and gym facility. The community center will be available for use by residents of
detached single-family homes as well. Additional guest parking is incorporated throughout the project.
Staff has reviewed the architectural design in relation to the contiguous property east of the project site,
the Village Racquet condominiums. The new project proposes 14 single family homes that abut the east
property line, 13 with a 4-foot rear yard setback and one side-facing unit with a 5-foot side yard setback.
The abutting yard areas are intentionally narrow to discourage active outdoor use. Rather, each floor
plan provides an exterior courtyard inset into the side and front of the house to distance the outdoor
living area from the rear of the home and screen it from adjacent structures. The units are also
designed with single-story elements toward the rear to reduce building height and massing closest to
the adjacent property. Courtyard locations are visible on Exhibit F-1, while Exhibit H provides a cross
section view through the east property line to illustrate the first and second story massing.
The interior landscape design proposal for the project is a soft desert landscape theme with the
Inclusion of some turf areas. Landscape for the first phase of the project has already been completed.
In the new single family area, the front yard of each home will be fully landscaped using drip irrigation
systems and drought tolerant plant materials with limited use of turf to minimize water usage.
Regarding landscaping of surrounding public rights-of-way, as noted previously, Calie El Segundo is fully
landscaped, but Ramon Road and Via Saturnino will require additional landscaping improvements to
complete their frontages. This landscaping will be included as part of this project.The eastern property
line is planted with ornamental trees within the Village Racquet condominiums. This separates the two
properties and provides a sight screen between them.
The landscape concept presented in the Section 14 Master Plan proposes the following relevant
guidelines:
■ Drought tolerant plantings shall be planted along the curb and adjacent to the residential walls.
■ All landscape design and plant material proposals shall be reflected from the guidelines in the
Section 14 Master Plan, Section 7.3.1.
This would apply to public streets surrounding the Village Traditions project. The project shall be
conditioned to require the Home Owner's Association (HOA) to accept the maintenance of such
sidewalk and landscaping beyond the public right-of-way. Additionally the project's HOA shall be
conditioned to carry liability insurance.
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The environmental impacts of the original project were evaluated under the Section 14 Master
Plan Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement (EIR/EIS), Final Document,
July 2002. Conditions of approval were incorporated consistent with the mitigations measures
recommended by the Final EIR/EIS, and pursuant to the requirements of the Tribal
Environmental Policy Act (TEPA), the Tribal Council determined that the project was
categorically exempt from further review.
The proposed project reduces the number of single-family residential units from 104 to 76, and
converts the remaining 52 units to be constructed to a detached product; all other aspects of
the project remain substantially the same from what was originally approved in 2006.
Therefore, no further analysis is warranted under TEPA, and the relevant conditions of approval
for the original project will remain in effect for future phases of development.
VI. MAPPING AND LEASING
The original Village Traditions project approval included Tentative Tract Map 33576,containing 11.65
gross acres. This map has since been finalized and recorded(see Exhibit 1)and consists of a single lot
with private access easements.
The following documents will be used to lease the detached single-family residential units:
• No changes to Final Map 33576.
Because the project is on Tribal land, ownership will occur via long term leasing of
condominium units rather than land sale, removing the need to create any new subdivided
single-family lots.
■ An access easement will be recorded.
Because minor alignment changes to the interior street system are proposed, an updated
easement document that includes a legal description and exhibit will be recorded.
■ A condominium map will be recorded.
A condominium map is a formal mapping tool identified in the State Subdivision Map Act, and
is used to define the various airspace"ownership areas within the project including:
o The residential unit;
o The private courtyard and pool areas assigned to the unit;
o The common areas avollable for public use within the project;and
o The project's interior road system.
• A lease agreement will be signed.
As part of the closing documents, each buyer will enter into a lease agreement with the Tribe
including legal descriptions and mapping exhibits that show the specific usage areas they are
entitled to,in accordance with State Department of Real Estate(DRE)protocols.
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The proposed project will be conditioned to pay all the standard development fees typically imposed by
the City of Palm Springs, including, but not limited to, sewer and drainage fees, public art fees, park
(Quimby Act) fees, regional traffic impact fees (TUMF), school fees, etc. In addition, a Community
Facilities District was formed in 2007 which levied a special tax on all current and future residences in
Village Traditions. This special tax was put in place to cover new police,fire protection and suppression,
and life safety services of the City required to sustain the service delivery capability for emergency and
non-emergency services to new growth areas. Therefore,with the incorporation of these fees and taxes
the project will have a negligible impact on public services,while having a beneficial impact to the local
economy by providing more housing opportunities in the City.
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MEM RANDOM
DATE: June 14, 2013
TO: Captain Graham �,Jrt jt3
FROM: Lieutenant Mike Kovaleff
SUBJECT: Village Traditions Revised Project
1 reviewed the project application for the Village Traditions Project. In reviewing the
application, I learned that the original project consisted of 104 multi-family residential
units. Due to the economy, only 24 multi-family residential units were built in 2006. The
proposed new project will build 52 detached, two-story residences with private pool and
yard areas, on the remaining land.
We have provided police services to the 24 multi-family residential units over the
past six years. The location has required minimal levels of service from PSPD. We had
23 calls for service at the location over that the past six years and none of the calls for
service were significant in nature.
The new project will not be adding any additional multi-family residential units. An
additional gate will be placed for entrance off of Ramon Road. Based on our history of
servicing similar gated communities, 52 private homes within the community will not
present any significant issues. As a result, I do not see any significant impact to PSPD
with the proposed project.
S' erely,
Lieu enant Mike Kovaleff
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PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
CONSTRUCTION DIVISION • ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
PLANNING & NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION • TRIBAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE
June 21, 2013
HAND DELIVERED
Mayor Steve Pougnet and City Council
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
3200 Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, California 92262
RE: City Administrative Analysis of the Revised Village Traditions Project at the
NE Corner of Ramon Road and Calle El Segundo
Dear Mayor and City Council,
The Tribe has reviewed the Department of Planning Services Administrative Analysis
Memorandum dated June 19, 2013, of the revised Village Traditions Project and has no
comments to submit to the City Council.
Please contact me should you have any questions at 760-699-6960.
t I yours,
Tho as J. Davis, AICP
Chief Planning & Development Officer
AGUA CALIENTE BAND
OF CAHUILLA INDIANS
TJD/dm
C: Tribal Council
Margo Wheeler, Director of Planning Services, City of Palm Springs
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5401 DINAH SHORE DRIVE, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264
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