HomeMy WebLinkAbout23270 RESOLUTION NO. 23270
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA APPROVING, A PRELIMINARY PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT FOR A HOTEL OF APPROXIMATELY 185
ROOMS, RESTAURANTS, MEETING ROOMS, RETAIL USES AND
ANCILLARY USES, LOCATED WITHIN BLOCK C OF THE MUSEUM
MARKET PLAZA SPECIFIC PLAN AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF
WEST TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY AND BELARDO ROAD
(CASE 5.1290 / PDD 361 / BLOCK C-1)
WHEREAS, on October 31, 2012, Palm Springs Promenade, LLC, ("applicant"), filed an
application with the City pursuant to the Museum Market Specific Plan, and Sections
94.02.00 (Conditional Use Permit) and 94.03.00 (Planned Development District) of the
Zoning Code requesting approval of a Planned Development District (PDD 361 / Block
C-1) for a hotel of approximately 185 rooms and various accessory and ancillary uses,
and which also seeks adjustments in certain development standards of the Museum
Market Plaza Specific Plan, including building height in excess of sixty (60) feet; located
at the northeast corner of West Tahquitz Canyon Way and Belardo Road, APN's 513-
560-008 and -009, zone Museum Market Plaza Specific Plan, Section 15/R4/T4; and
WHEREAS, on December 2, 2009, the City Council made findings, adopted a Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program, adopted a Statement of Overriding Considerations,
and certified the Museum Market Specific Plan Environmental Impact Report ("Specific
Plan EIR") and adopted Ordinance 1764, thereby approving the Museum Market Plaza
Specific Plan which covers the design guidelines and development standards for the
Specific Plan area; and
WHEREAS, on September 29, 2011, the City and Palm Springs Promenade, LLC,
entered into a Project Financing Agreement applicable to the financing, development,
redevelopment, creation and refurbishment of public and private improvements in
downtown Palm Springs within the Specific Plan area (the "Agreement") which included,
among other things, a Site Plan and Project Description depicting the proposed
improvements; and
WHEREAS, on October 17, 2012, the City Council approved Amendment No. 2 to the
Project Financing Agreement between the City and Palm Springs Promenade, LLC (the
"Amendment") which included an Updated Site Plan and "Updates to Project
Description," reflecting modifications to the proposed improvements originally approved
in the Agreement, and that amended and superseded the original Site Plan and Project
Description, respectively, in the Agreement; and
WHEREAS, on October 17, 2012, the City Council also conducted a conformity review
of the project described in the Amendment, as allowed by the Museum Market Speck
Plan, and concluded that the project described in the Amendment conformed to the
policies and objectives of the Specific Plan; and
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WHEREAS, in support of its actions on October 17, 2012, the City Council adopted an
Addendum to the Specific Plan EIR pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
("CEQA"), finding that the proposed project described in the Amendment was within the
scope of the Specific Plan EIR, and, based on the Specific Plan EIR and Addendum,
that no further environmental review was required. (Public Resources Code § 21166;
California Code of Regulations, Title 14, §§ 15162, 15164); and
WHEREAS, the proposed Case No. 5.1290 / PDD 361 / BLOCK "C-1" implements the
project approved by the City Council for CEQA purposes on October 17, 2012; and
WHEREAS, on November 13, 19, and 26, 2012, the Architectural Advisory Committee
(AAC) reviewed the proposed project and voted 6-0 to recommend denial, as
presented, with comments to the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, on November 7, 2012, the Planning Commission conducted an orientation
session on the proposed project, and on November 14 and 28, 2012, the Commission
conducted a public hearing in accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, on December 5, 2012, the Planning Commission by a vote of 7 to 0
adopted Resolution No. 6304 approving Case No. 5.1290 / PDD 361, as presented
subject to conditions of approval, and by a separate motion adopted by a vote of 7 to 0
recommended that the applicant undertake additional design work to bring "iconic,
significant architecture" to the proposed hotel; and
WHEREAS, on December 6, 2012, Mayor Pro Tern Mills notified the City Clerk that he
was calling the Commission's action on Case No. 5.1290 / PDD 361 for review by the
City Council, in accordance with Section 94.10.00 ("Review by councilmember") of the
Palm Springs Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, on December 19, 2012, the City Council conducted a public hearing in
accordance with applicable law;
WHEREAS, the City Council has carefully reviewed and considered all of the evidence
presented in connection with the hearing on the project, including but not limited to the
project description and exhibits, the staff report and memoranda, and written and oral
testimony presented at the meetings.
THE CITY COUNCIL HEREBY FINDS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: The City Council's approval of this Planned Development Permit is within
the scope of the Addendum adopted on October 17, 2012, and none of the
circumstances triggering further environmental review have occurred since the adoption
of the Addendum: (i) there are no substantial changes in the project requiring major
revisions of the Specific Plan EIR and Addendum due to the involvement of new
significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously
identified significant effects; (ii) there are no substantial changes with respect to the
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circumstances under which the project is being undertaken which will require major
revisions of the Specific Plan EIR and Addendum due to the involvement of new
significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously
identified effects; and (iii) there is no new information of substantial importance, which
was not known and could not have been known with the exercise of reasonable
diligence at the time the Specific Plan EIR and Addendum was certified showing that:
(a) the project will have one or more significant effects not discussed in the Specific
Plan EIR and Addendum; (b) significant effects previously examined will be substantially
more severe than shown in the Specific Plan EIR and Addendum; (c) mitigation
measures or alternatives previously found not feasible would in fact be feasible, and
would substantially reduce one or more significant effects of the project, but the
mitigation measures or alternatives have not been adopted; or (d) mitigation measures
or alternatives considerably different from those analyzed in the Specific Plan EIR and
Addendum would substantially reduce one or more significant effects on the
environment, but the mitigation measures or alternatives have not been adopted. No
further environmental review is required (Public Resources Code § 21166; California
Code of Regulations § 15162.)
Section 2: Pursuant to the Museum Market Plaza Specific Plan and Palm Springs
Zoning Code Section 94.02.00 (Conditional Use Permit) and Section 94.03.00 (Planned
Development District), the City Council finds as follows:
1. That the use applied for at the location set forth in the application is
properly one for which a conditional use permit is authorized by this
Zoning Code.
Pursuant to the Museum Market Plaza Section III.C.1, hotels are permitted
by right, but under Section III.D, hotels are subject to a Planned
Development District permit if they are proposed at more than sixty (60)
feet in height. Planned Development District permits are regulated in the
Palm Springs Zoning Code under Sections 93.03, including Section
93.03.13, which states, "...the proposed uses as shown on the preliminary
development plan for the PD are in conformity with the required findings
and conditions as set forth in Section 94.02.00 (conditional use permit)..."
Consequently, the proposed hotel, with a building height in excess of sixty
(60) feet is properly one for which a conditional use permit is authorized by
the zoning code and the project conforms to this finding.
2. That the use is necessary or desirable for the development of the
community, is in harmony with the various elements or objectives of the
general plan, and is not detrimental to existing uses or to future uses
specifically permitted in the zone in which the proposed use is to be
located.
The proposed hotel with ancillary and accessory uses will complement the
retail commercial character of the City's downtown core and have been
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demonstrated to be necessary and desirable for the successful
redevelopment of the site and surrounding area. The proposed
development conforms to the land use plan of the Museum Market Plaza
Specific Plan, which is the General Plan for the site. The proposed uses
are expected to attract additional tourists, shoppers, workers and patrons
such that the project will not be detrimental to, but is anticipated to
enhance existing and future uses permitted in the Museum Market Plaza
Specific Plan and adjacent Central Business District zone.
3. That the site for the intended use is adequate in size and shape to
accommodate such use, including yards, setbacks, walls or fences,
landscaping and other features required in order to adjust such use to
those existing or permitted future uses of land in the neighborhood;
The proposed project is located on the westerly half of Block C of the
Museum Market Plaza Specific Plan, which is also proposed under
separate permits to be developed with an open courtyard and other retail
commercial buildings. The site plan proposed for the hotel provides
adequate setbacks and stepbacks in conformance with the development
standards of Museum Market Plaza Specific Plan Section III.D. The
additional height above sixty (60) feet requested by the applicant is
specifically recognized in Specific Plan Section III.D as allowable with
approval of a Planned Development District permit, and this finding is met.
4. That the site for the proposed use relates to streets and highways properly
designed and improved to carry the type and quantity of traffic to be
generated by the proposed use;
The hotel development is proposed on a site that is surrounded on four
sides by public streets, including two major thoroughfares, N. Palm
Canyon Drive and W. Tahquitz Canyon Way. A two-lane, undivided
collector (Belardo Road) is proposed along the westerly property line, and
a local street ("New Main Street") will be constructed along the north side
of the site. The hotel entry will front on W. Tahquitz Canyon Way and
support services will take access from Belardo Road. The traffic analysis
for the project has concluded that the street pattern will be adequate to
carry the type and quantity of traffic to be generated by the proposed use
and this finding is met.
5. That the conditions to be imposed and shown on the approved site plan
are deemed necessary to protect the public health, safety and general
welfare and may include minor modification of the zone's property
development standards.
Conditions have been developed for the proposed site plan to address all
development issues, including public improvements, mitigation measures,
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building construction, design and esthetics, minor modifications of the
development standards of the Museum Market Plaza Specific Plan, an
increase in proposed height and all other issues related to the public
health, safety and general welfare, and are attached and made a part of
this resolution; this finding is met.
Section 2: Pursuant to Palm Springs Zoning Code Section 93.04.00 (High-rise
buildings), the City Council finds as follows:
1. That the provisions of Section 93.04.00 (High-rise buildings) may be
altered by the City Council upon finding that the intent of this section is
met.
Section 93.04.00 (High-rise buildings) establishes provisions in the form of
standards for landscape and open space, maximum height, setbacks and
stepbacks, and conformity with the resort character of the community and
the natural surroundings. No specific intent statement is included in
Section 93.04.00; however, the following intent statements for the entire
Palm Springs Zoning Code and for Planned Development District permits
are considered applicable and appropriate to this section:
a. The stated purpose of the Palm Springs Zoning Code, as codified
in Section 91.01 is "...promoting and protecting the public health,
safety and welfare of the people of the city of Palm Springs and to
provide for the social, physical and economic advantages resulting
from comprehensive and orderly planned use of land resources." ;
and
b. The intent of the Planned Development District permit as codified in
Section 94.03.00 is, "...to insure compliance with the general plan
and good zoning practices while allowing certain desirable
departures from the strict provisions of specific zone
classifications."
The provisions of Section 93.04.00 are altered for this Planned
Development District permits, as allowed by Section 93.04.00.G, because
the proposed development is located in the center of the most urbanized
and densely developed commercial district of the City and will provide a
hotel to anchor the area's retail, commercial, hotel and tourist activity,
thereby improving the economic health of the City's central business
district. Further, the additional height and building volume of the proposed
hotel will establish a visual landmark for the downtown core without
adversely affecting background views of the mountains to the west.
These outcomes will meet the intent of the zoning code by promoting the
rejuvenation of the City's downtown, expanding and improving retail and
tourist industries, increasing social activities and encouraging new
investment in surrounding properties. The proposal will also insure
compliance with the General Plan and good zoning practices because it
will implement the Museum Market Plaza Specific Plan, which is the
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General Plan for the Site, by contributing to the following Specific Plan
objectives:
1. The highest quality development which provides an exciting and
safe living, working and shopping experience for all.
2. The creation of a pedestrian and vehicular connection from the
Palm Springs Art Museum, through Palm Canyon and Indian
Canyon Drives, to the Resort/Convention Center District.
3. The development of retail commercial development which
successfully mixes national and regional chain stores with local
businesses, focused on the major roadways which bound the site,
including North Palm Canyon, Indian Canyon, Tahquitz Canyon
and Belardo.
4. The development of additional resort hotels which provide luxury
accommodations and increase the visitors to the City's downtown.
Section 3: Pursuant to the policy on public benefits for Planned Development Districts,
the City Council finds that the following public benefits requested by the Planned
Development District application, including deviations from the height and other
development standards of the Museum Market Plaza Specific Plan, are hereby deemed
proportionate to the level of zoning flexibility requested:
1. Fulfillment of the Museum Market Plaza Specific Plan objectives;
2. Redevelopment of the Desert Fashion Plaza site;
3. Revitalization of the downtown core;
4. Construction of a new, high-quality hotel; and
5. Development of public courtyards and other pedestrian-oriented spaces
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, based upon the foregoing, the City
Council hereby approves Case 5.1290 PDD 361 / Block C-1, a preliminary Planned
Development District (PDD) within Block C of the Museum Market Plaza Specific Plan
area for a hotel of approximately 185 rooms and various accessory and ancillary uses,
including adjustments in certain Specific Plan development standards, including building
height in excess of sixty (60) feet; located at the northeast corner of West Tahquitz
Canyon Way and Belardo Road, as shown in the attached Exhibit A, subject to the
conditions of approval noted in the attached Exhibit B.
ADOPTED this 19th day of December, 2012.
David H. Ready, City ger
ATTEST:
ames 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. 23270 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 December 19, 2012, by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Hutcheson, Councilmember Lewin,
Mayor Pro Tern Mills, and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
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EXHIBIT B
Case 5.1290/ PDD 360
Downtown Palm Springs / Block c-1
December 19, 2012
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Before final acceptance of the project, all conditions listed below shall be completed to
the satisfaction of the City Engineer, the Director of Planning Services, the Director of
Building and Safety, the Chief of Police, the Fire Chief or their designee, depending on
which department recommended the condition.
Any agreements, easements or covenants required to be entered into shall be in a form
approved by the City Attorney.
PROJECT CONDITIONS (AS ADOPTED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION)
1. Review and comment by the Planning Commission of the revised elevations and all
proposed colors, materials, finishes, and building lighting, to be submitted no later
than noon February 13, 2013, and submitted to the Planning Commission by
February 23, 2013, prior to City Council review.
2. Review by the AAC and Planning Commission of landscape plan with AAC review of
detailed plans to follow.
3. Review by the AAC of exterior elevations for all individual tenancies.
4. Review by the AAC and Planning Commission of landscape, lighting, building
lighting and hardscape plans, including all street furniture, subject to the following
a. Use a variety of plant materials in landscape palette.
5. Review by the AAC and Planning Commission of street paving plans, and Market
Street traffic movement patterns.
6. Submission and review by AAC and Planning Commission of a sign program for
PDD 360 / Block c-1.
7. The applicant shall submit for review by the AAC and Planning Commission a unified
landscape plan for Blocks A, B, C, and C-1 (hotel) consistent with the Project
Financing Agreement, including the following elements:
a. Preliminary Landscape Development Plan: The applicant shall indicate, on
a separate site plan or incorporated into the colored site plan, the basic
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landscape concepts for the project. This should include tree and shrub
grouping, groundcover areas, flatwork concepts, significant grading
concepts and a written statement of the landscape development concept
for the project.
b. Project Master Streetscape Plan
i. Establishment of a basic design theme for street furniture and
similar hardscape elements
ii. Proposed location of hardscape elements including planters,
fountains, retaining walls, others
iii. Proposed location of street furniture including benches, trash
receptacles, bus stops, bicycle racks
iv. Proposed thematic plantings
v. Proposed street signage and way finding
vi. Transitions to existing improvements
vii. Locations for public art
viii. Coordinate with the City Manager for the temporary and permanent
preservation of the Palm Springs Walk of Fame
ix. Plans for temporary pedestrian routes during construction.
c. Master Pedestrian Paseo Plan. The project proposes a pedestrian
promenade from Andreas Road to the new entry plaza at the corner of
Tahquitz and North Palm Canyon. The promenade includes four elements
from north to south:
i. The potential connection from the Hyatt Hotel through Block "A"
ii. Market street between Building "b" and "B-1"
iii. Pedestrian Plaza from New Main Street and to the new public
square at the corner of Tahquitz and North Palm Canyon.
8. As part of the Landscape Plan, the applicant shall prepare a master plan for this
promenade element including the following elements.
a. Establishing a unified "brand" for the four elements of the Paseo to
encourage pedestrians to follow the entire Paseo.
b. Proposed location of hardscape elements including planters, fountains,
retaining walls
c. Proposed location of street furniture including benches, trash receptacles,
bus stops, bicycle racks
d. Proposed thematic plantings
e. Proposed Paseo signage and way finding
f. Locations for public art
g. Establishing of a minimum clear width for the Paseo between New Main
Street and Tahquitz in this segment.
h. Considerations for bicycle usage on the Paseo segment between New
Main Street and Tahquitz.
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i. Establishing guidelines for business encroachment (i.e., outdoor dining)
into Market Street and the pedestrian connection from New Main Street to
Tahquitz.
j. Master Plan for the Pedestrian Square at Tahquitz and North Palm
Canyon.
9. The landscape plans for the building in Block C-1 (hotel) shall be consistent with
the approved Master Landscape plan
10.Applicant shall provide shade studies showing potential ways to shade
pedestrians on Tahquitz Canyon Way.
ADMINISTRATIVE CONDITIONS
ADM 1. Project Description. This approval is for the project described per Case 3.3605
— MAJ, except as modified by the conditions below.
ADM 2. Reference Documents. The site shall be developed and maintained in
accordance with the approved plans, including site plans, architectural elevations,
exterior materials and colors, landscaping, and grading on file in the Planning Division,
except as modified by the conditions below.
ADM 3. Conform to all Codes and Regulations. The project shall conform to the
conditions contained herein, all applicable regulations of the Palm Springs Zoning
Ordinance, Municipal Code, and any other City County, State and Federal Codes,
ordinances, resolutions and laws that may apply.
ADM 4. Minor Deviations. The Director of Planning or designee may approve minor
deviations to the project description and approved plans in accordance with the
provisions of the Palm Springs Zoning Code.
ADM 5. Indemnification. The owner shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City
of Palm Springs, its agents, officers, and employees from any claim, action, or
proceeding against the City of Palm Springs or its agents, officers, or employees to
attack, set aside, void, or annul, and approval of the City of Palm Springs, its legislative
body, advisory agencies, or administrative officers concerning Case 5.1290 / PDD 360.
The City will promptly notify the applicant of any such claim, action, or proceeding
against the City of Palm Springs and the owner will undertake the defense of the matter
at the owner's sole cost and expense, including without limitation owner's attorney's
fees and costs. The foregoing notwithstanding, the City shall be solely responsible for
its own attorney's fees and legal costs. The City retains the right to settle or abandon
the matter without the owner's consent but should it do so, the City shall completely
waive the indemnification obligation of owner herein, except the City's decision to settle
or abandon a matter following an adverse final judgment shall not cause a waiver of the
indemnification rights herein.
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ADM 6. Maintenance and Repair. The property owner(s) and successors and assignees
in interest shall maintain and repair the improvements including and without limitation all
structures, sidewalks, bikeways, parking areas, landscape, irrigation, lighting, signs,
walls, and fences between the curb and property line, including sidewalk or bikeway
easement areas that extend onto private property, in a first class condition, free from
waste and debris, and in accordance with all applicable law, rules, ordinances and
regulations of all federal, state, and local bodies and agencies having jurisdiction at the
property owner's sole expense. This condition shall be included in the recorded
covenant agreement for the properly if required by the City.
ADM 7. Time Limit on Approval. Approval of the Major Architectural Application (MAJ)
shall be valid for a period of two (2) years from the effective date of the approval.
Extensions of time may be granted by the Planning Commission upon demonstration of
good cause.
ADM 8. Right to Appeal. Decisions of an administrative officer or agency of the City of
Palm Springs may be appealed in accordance with Municipal Code Chapter 2.05.00.
Permits will not be issued until the appeal period has concluded.
ADM 9. 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 Yz% for commercial projects or '/4% for residential
projects with first $100,000 of total building permit valuation for individual single-family
units exempt. Should the public art be located on the project site, said location shall be
reviewed and approved by the Director of Planning and Zoning and the Public Arts
Commission, and the property owner shall enter into a recorded agreement to maintain
the art work and protect the public rights of access and viewing.
ADM 10. Comply with Citv Noise Ordinance. This use shall comply with the provisions
of Section 11.74 Noise Ordinance of the Palm Springs Municipal Code.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT CONDITIONS
ENV 1 Coachella Vallev Multiple-Species Habitat Conservation Plan (CVMSHCP) Local
Development Permit Fee (LDMF) required. All projects within the City of Palm Springs
are subject to payment of the CVMSHCP LDMF prior to the issuance of certificate of
occupancy.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS
PLN 1. Water Efficient Landscaping Conformance. The project is subject to the Water
Efficient Landscape Ordinance (Chapter 8.60.00) of the Palm Springs Municipal Code
and all other water efficient landscape ordinances. The applicant shall submit a
landscape and irrigation plan to the Director of Planning or designee for review and
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approval prior to the issuance of a building permit. Landscape plans shall be wet
stamped and approved by the Riverside County Agricultural Commissioner's Office prior
to submittal. Prior to submittal to the City, landscape plans shall also be certified by the
local water agency that they are in conformance with the water agency's and the State's
Water Efficient Landscape Ordinances.
PLN 2. Sign Applications Required. No signs are approved by this action. Separate
approval and permits shall be required for all signs in accordance with Zoning
Ordinance Section 93.20.00.
PLN 3. Flat Roof Requirements. Roof materials on flat roofs must conform to California
Title 24 thermal standards for "Cool Roofs". Such roofs must have a minimum initial
thermal emittance of 0.75 and minimum initial solar reflectance of 0.70. Only matte
(non-specular) roofing is allowed in colors such as beige or tan.
PLN 4. Screen Roof-mounted Equipment. All roof mounted mechanical equipment shall
be screened per the requirements of Section 93.03.00 of the Zoning Ordinance.
PLN 5. Surface Mounted Downspouts Prohibited. No exterior downspouts shall be
permitted on any facade on the proposed building(s) that are visible from adjacent
streets or residential and commercial areas.
PLN 6. Exterior Alarms & Audio Systems. No sirens, outside paging or any type of
signalization will be permitted, except approved alarm systems.
PLN 7. Outside Storage Prohibited. No outside storage of any kind shall be permitted
except as approved as a part of the proposed plan.
POLICE DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS
POL 1. Developer shall comply with Section II of Chapter 8.04 "Building Security Codes"
of the Palm Springs Municipal Code.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS
BLD 1. Prior to any construction on-site, all appropriate permits must be secured.
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS
STREETS
ENG 1. Any improvements within the public right-of-way require a City of Palm Springs
Encroachment Permit.
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ENG 2. Submit street improvement plans prepared by a registered California civil
engineer to the Engineering Division. The plan(s) shall be approved by the City
Engineer prior to issuance of any building permits.
ENG 3. The public street improvements outlined in these conditions of approval are
intended to convey to the applicant an accurate scope of required improvements,
however, the City Engineer reserves the right to require reasonable additional
improvements as may be determined in the course of the review and approval of
street improvement plans required by these conditions.
ENG 4. All proposed decorative pavement shall vary from location to location, but shall
be the same type as approved by the City Engineer.
N. PALM CANYON DRIVE: ALL BLOCKS
ENG 5. Dedicate public utility easements for utilities located under the existing sidewalk
in areas for which public right-of-way has been abandoned by Parcel Map No.
36446 or by separate instrument.
ENG 6. Dedicate a minimum sidewalk easement of 8 feet (or as needed to match
existing sidewalk) for those portions of sidewalk located outside of the public
right-of-way after abandonment of right-of-way on N. Palm Canyon Drive. Any
existing underground utilities under the existing sidewalk, shall not be relocated
in conjunction with this project.
ENG 7. Remove sidewalk along the entire project frontage on Palm Canyon Drive except
for the sidewalk composed of city-owned pavers adjacent to the edge of
pavement.
ENG 8. All broken or off grade street improvements shall be repaired or replaced.
BELARDO ROAD (LOT "B"): BLOCK c-1; CASE NO. 5.1290/PDD-361
ENG 9. Dedicate full street right-of-way width of 41 feet as shown on the approved
version of the site plan for Tentative Parcel Map No. 36446, together with a
property line - corner cut-backs at the southeast and southwest corners of the
intersection of Belardo Road (Lot "B") and New Main Street (Lot "A"), as required
by the City Engineer.
ENG 10. Dedicate full street right-of-way width of 41 feet as shown on the approved
version of the site plan for Tentative Parcel Map No. 36446, together with a
property line - corner cut-backs at the northeast and northwest corners of the
intersection of Belardo Road (Lot "B") and existing Tahquitz Canyon Way, as
required by the City Engineer.
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ENG 11. Dedicate a minimum sidewalk easement of 8 feet (or as needed to match
proposed sidewalk) for those portions of sidewalk located outside of the public
right-of-way.
ENG 12. Belardo Road (Lot "B") shall have one northbound and one southbound lane, as
well as parallel parking on both sides of Belardo Road (except at curb returns)
along the frontage of Block c-1.
ENG 13. Construct a 25 feet radius curb return at the southeast and southwest corners of
the intersection of Belardo Road (Lot `B") in Block c-1, with New Main Street (Lot
"A"), in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 200 and
206.
ENG 14. Construct zero curb face curb along the east side of Belardo Road (Lot "B") at
the pedestrian entry into Block c-1. Bollards shall be placed along the east side
of Belardo Road to protect the public and buildings from accidental vehicular
contact. All bollards shall be maintained by the developer. All other curb on
Belardo Road (Lot "B" and "C") shall be 6 inch curb.
ENG 15. Remove existing street improvements on existing Tahquitz Canyon Way as
necessary to construct a 25 feet radius curb return at the northeast and
northwest corners of the intersection of Belardo Road (Lot `B") in Block c-1, with
existing Tahquitz Canyon Way, in accordance with City of Palm Springs
Standard Drawing No. 200 and 206.
ENG 16. Construct sidewalk ranging in width from 8 feet to 15 feet wide along both sides
of Belardo Road (Lot "B" in Block c-1) as shown on approved improvement plans,
in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 210 and the
Museum Market Plaza Specific Plan.
ENG 17. Construct a Type A curb ramp meeting current California State Accessibility
standards at the southeast and southwest corners of the intersection of Belardo
Road (Lot "B") in Block c-1, with New Main Street (Lot "A"), in accordance with
City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 212.
ENG 18. Construct a Type A curb ramp meeting current California State Accessibility
standards at the northeast and northwest corners of the intersection of Belardo
Road (Lot "B") in Block c-1, with existing Tahquitz Canyon Way, in accordance
with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 212.
ENG 19. Construct pavement with a minimum pavement section of 3 inches asphalt
concrete pavement over 6 inches crushed miscellaneous base with a minimum
subgrade of 24 inches at 95% relative compaction, or equal, between the edges
of proposed gutters on each side of the street along the Belardo Road (Lot "B")
frontage in Block c-1, in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing
No. 110 and the Museum Market Plaza Specific Plan. If an alternative pavement
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section is proposed, the proposed pavement section shall be designed by a
California registered Geotechnical Engineer using "R" values from the project site
and submitted to the City Engineer for approval.
ENG 20. The intersection of Belardo Road (Lot "B") in Block c-1, with New Main Street
(Lot "A") and existing Tahquitz Canyon Way, shall be constructed with enhanced
or decorative paving.
ENG 21. Belardo Road (Lot 'B") grades shall meet the existing grades at the existing
escalator located approximately 130 feet north of the south property line of
proposed Parcel 4 (after abandonment of right-of-way), on the west side of the
Belardo Road (Lot "B").
NEW MAIN STREET (LOT "A"): BLOCK b/b-1, BLOCK c, AND BLOCK c-1 AND
WESTERLY TO EXISTING MUSEUM DRIVE
ENG 22. Dedicate full street right-of-way width of 41 feet as shown on the approved
version of the site plan for Tentative Parcel Map No. 36446, together with a
property line - corner cut-backs at the northwest and southwest corners of the
intersection of New Main Street (Lot "A") and existing Palm Canyon Drive, as
required by the City Engineer; and with property line — corner cut-backs at the
northeast, northwest, southeast, and southwest corners of the intersection of
New Main Street (Lot "A") and Belardo Road (Lot "C" and Lot `B", respectively).
ENG 23. Dedicate full street right-of-way width of 41 feet from Belardo Road (Lots "C" and
B") westerly to the west site property line.
ENG 24. Dedicate a minimum sidewalk easement of 8 feet (or as needed to match
proposed sidewalk) for those portions of sidewalk located outside of the public
right-of-way.
ENG 25. New Main Street (Lot "A") shall have one eastbound and one westbound lane, as
well as parking on both sides of New Main Street (except at curb returns and
curb pop-outs)to the west site property line as shown on approved site plan.
ENG 26. Remove street improvements as necessary to construct a 25 feet radius curb
return at the northwest and southwest corners of the intersection of New Main
Street (Lot "A") in Block c, with existing Palm Canyon Drive, in accordance with
City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 200 and 206.
ENG 27. Zero curb face curb shall be constructed on the south side of New Main Street
from Palm Canyon Drive to proposed Belardo Road (Lot "B") in conjunction with
the Downtown Palm Springs project.
ENG 28. Construct sidewalk ranging in width from 8 feet to 15 feet wide along both sides
of New Main Street (Lot "A") as shown on approved improvement plans, in
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accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 210 and the
Museum Market Plaza Specific Plan.
ENG 29. Construct a Type A curb ramp meeting current California State Accessibility
standards at the northwest and southwest corners of the intersection of New
Main Street (Lot "A") in Block c-1, with existing Palm Canyon Drive, in
accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 212.
ENG 30. Construct a curb ramp meeting current California State Accessibility standards at
the proposed entry into Block b-1.
ENG 31. Construct pavement with a minimum pavement section of 3 inches asphalt
concrete pavement over 6 inches crushed miscellaneous base with a minimum
subgrade of 24 inches at 95% relative compaction, or equal, between the edges
of proposed gutters on each side of the street along the New Main Street (Lot
"A"), in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 110 and the
Museum Market Plaza Specific Plan. If an alternative pavement section is
proposed, the proposed pavement section shall be designed by a California
registered Geotechnical Engineer using "R" values from the project site and
submitted to the City Engineer for approval.
ENG 32. The intersection of New Main Street (Lot "A"), with existing Palm Canyon Drive,
Market Street, and Belardo Road (Lots "B" and "C"), shall be constructed with
enhanced or decorative paving.
ENG 33. At the west end of New Main Street (Lot "A"), the deck of the underground
parking garage shall be removed and reconstructed in conjunction with the
Downtown Palm Springs project.
TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY: BLOCK c-1
ENG 34. Remove existing street improvements as necessary to construct a valet turn-out
lane from a point approximately 70 feet west of the east site property line to a
point approximately 265 feet west of the east site property line. A 4 feet wide
median approximately 145 feet long shall be constructed between the valet turn-
out lane and Tahquitz Canyon Way and shall be centered between the entry and
exit of the valet turn-out lane at the east and west ends of the turn-out lane,
respectively.
ENG 35. Zero curb face curb shall be constructed on the north side of the valet turn-out
lane in conjunction with the Downtown Palm Springs project. Bollards shall be
placed along the north side of the valet tum-out lane to protect the public and
buildings from accidental vehicular contact via the hotel entryway in Block c-1. All
bollards shall be maintained by the developer.
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ENG 36. Construct pavement with a minimum pavement section of 3 inches asphalt
concrete pavement over 6 inches crushed miscellaneous base with a minimum
subgrade of 24 inches at 95% relative compaction, or equal, from the zero curb
face curb at north side of valet lane to clean sawcut edge of pavement, in
accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 110 and the
Museum Market Plaza Specific Plan. If an alternative pavement section is
proposed, the proposed pavement section shall be designed by a California
registered Geotechnical Engineer using "R" values from the project site and
submitted to the City Engineer for approval.
ENG 36A. Dedicate pedestrian easements as necessary in order to ensure public
access for pedestrians between Block c and c-1 along the Paseo southerly to
the pedestrian square proposed at the intersection of N. Palm Canyon Drive
and Tahquitz Canyon Way, as well as northerly to the existing building in
Block A.
ENG 36B. Access from Block c-1 to the existing underground parking structure shall be
from an existing escalator on the west side of Belardo Road (Lot `B") adjacent
to the northwest corner of the intersection of Belardo Road (Lot "B") and
Tahquitz Canyon Way.
ENG 36C. Install signage (with way finding information) along the Paseo between Block
c and c-1.
SANITARY SEWER
ENG 37. All sanitary facilities shall be connected to the public sewer system. New laterals
shall not be connected at manholes.
ENG 38. All on-site sewer systems (not located in public streets) shall be privately
maintained.
ENG 39. Submit sewer improvement plans prepared by a California registered civil
engineer to the Engineering Division. The plan(s) shall be approved by the City
Engineer prior to issuance of any building permits.
ENG 40. Construct an 8 inch V.C.P. sewer main across the proposed Belardo Road (Lot
"B" and Lot "C") frontage along Blocks b-1 and c-1, located 5 feet from centerline
(or as required by the City Engineer), including a sewer lateral for future
connection of the on-site sewer system to the public sewer, as required by the
City Engineer. The new sewer line shall connect to the manhole located in
Tahquitz Canyon Way at the intersection of the proposed Belardo Road (Lot `B").
ENG 41. Construct an 8 inch V.C.P. sewer main across the proposed New Main Street
(Lot "A") frontage along Blocks b, b-1, c, c-1, and west to Museum Drive, located
5 feet from centerline (or as required by the City Engineer), including a sewer
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lateral for future connection of the on-site sewer system to the public sewer, as
required by the City Engineer. The new sewer line shall connect to the proposed
manhole located at the intersection of Belardo Road and New Main Street (Lot
.,A„).
ENG 42. All sewer mains constructed by the developer and to become part of the City
sewer system shall be digitally video recorded by the City prior to acceptance of
the sewer system for maintenance by the City. Any defects of the sewer main
shall be removed, replaced, or repaired to the satisfaction of the City Engineer
prior to acceptance.
ENG 43. Any sewer connection fees shall be paid at the Building Department counter at
time of building permit issuance.
ENG 44. Upon completion of the construction of public sewer lines, an as-built drawing in
digital format shall be provided to the City as required by the City Engineer, if the
sewer was not constructed in accordance with the original approved sewer plans.
GRADING: BLOCK b, BLOCK b-1, BLOCK c, and BLOCK c-1
ENG 45. Submit a Precise Grading Plan prepared by a California registered Civil engineer
to the Engineering Division for review and approval. The Precise Grading Plan
shall be approved by the City Engineer prior to issuance of grading permit.
a. A Fugitive Dust Control Plan shall be prepared by the applicant and/or its
grading contractor and submitted to the Engineering Division for review and
approval. The applicant and/or its grading contractor shall be required to
comply with Chapter 8.50 of the City of Palm Springs Municipal Code, and
shall be required to utilize one or more "Coachella Valley Best Available
Control Measures' as identified in the Coachella Valley Fugitive Dust Control
Handbook for each fugitive dust source such that the applicable performance
standards are met. The applicant's or its contractor's Fugitive Dust Control
Plan shall be prepared by staff that has completed the South Coast Air
Quality Management District (AQMD) Coachella Valley Fugitive Dust Control
Class. The applicant and/or its grading contractor shall provide the
Engineering Division with current and valid Certificate(s) of Completion from
AQMD for staff that have completed the required training. For information on
attending a Fugitive Dust Control Class and information on the Coachella
Valley Fugitive Dust Control Handbook and related "PM10" Dust Control
issues, please contact AQMD at (909) 396-3752, or at htta://www.AQMD.gov.
A Fugitive Dust Control Plan, in conformance with the Coachella Valley
Fugitive Dust Control Handbook, shall be submitted to and approved by the
Engineering Division prior to approval of the Grading plan.
b. The first submittal of the Grading Plan shall include the following information:
a copy of final approved conformed copy of Conditions of Approval; a copy of
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a final approved conformed copy of the Site Plan or Tentative Parcel Map No.
36446; a copy of current Title Report; a copy of Soils Report; a copy of the
associated Hydrology Study/Report (one hydrology study for Blocks a, b, b-1,
c and c-1); and a copy of the project-specific Final Water Quality
Management Plan (one WQMP for Blocks a, b, b-1, c, and c-1).
ENG 46. Prior to approval of a Grading Plan (or issuance of a Grading Permit), the
applicant shall obtain written approval to proceed with construction from the Agua
Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, Tribal Historic Preservation Officer or Tribal
Archaeologist. The applicant shall contact the Tribal Historic Preservation Officer
or the Tribal Archaeologist at (760) 699-6800, to determine their requirements, if
any, associated with grading or other construction. The applicant is advised to
contact the Tribal Historic Preservation Officer or Tribal Archaeologist as early as
possible. If required, it is the responsibility of the applicant to coordinate
scheduling of Tribal monitors during grading or other construction, and to arrange
payment of any required fees associated with Tribal monitoring.
ENG 47. In accordance with an approved PM-10 Dust Control Plan, temporary dust
control perimeter fencing shall be installed. Fencing shall have screening that is
tan in color or be decorative in nature; green screening will not be allowed.
Temporary dust control perimeter fencing shall be installed after issuance of
Grading Permit, and immediately prior to commencement of grading operations.
ENG 48. Temporary dust control perimeter fence screening shall be appropriately
maintained, as required by the City Engineer. Cuts (vents) made into the
perimeter fence screening shall not be allowed. Perimeter fencing shall be
adequately anchored into the ground to resist wind loading.
ENG 49. Within 10 days of ceasing all construction activity and when construction
activities are not scheduled to occur for at least 30 days, the disturbed areas on-
site shall be permanently stabilized, in accordance with Palm Springs Municipal
Code Section 8.50.022. Following stabilization of all disturbed areas, perimeter
fencing shall be removed, as required by the City Engineer.
ENG 50. A Notice of Intent (NOI) to comply with the California General Construction
Stormwater Permit (Water Quality Order 2009-0009-DWQ as modified
September 2, 2009) is required for the proposed development via the California
Regional Water Quality Control Board online SMARTS system. A copy of the
executed letter issuing a Waste Discharge Identification (WDID) number shall be
provided to the City Engineer prior to issuance of a grading or building permit.
ENG 51. Projects causing soil disturbance of one acre or more, must comply with the
General Permit for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Construction Activity,
and shall prepare and implement a stormwater pollution prevention plan
(SWPPP) for all Blocks of the Downtown Palm Springs project. As of September
4, 2012, all SWPPPs shall include a post-construction management plan
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(including Best Management Practices) in accordance with the current
Construction General Permit. Where applicable, the project applicant shall cause
the approved final project-specific Water Quality Management Plan to be
incorporated by reference or attached to the project's SWPPP as the Post-
Construction Management Plan. A copy of the up-to-date SWPPP shall be kept
at the project site and be available for review upon request.
ENG 52. In accordance with City of Palm Springs Municipal Code, Section 8.50.022 (h),
the applicant shall post with the City a cash bond of two thousand dollars
($2,000.00) per disturbed acre at the time of issuance of grading permit for
mitigation measures for erosion/blowsand relating to this property and
development.
ENG 53. A Geotechnical/Soils Report prepared by a California registered Geotechnical
Engineer shall be required for and incorporated as an integral part of the grading
plan for the proposed development. A copy of the Geotechnical/Soils Report
shall be submitted to the Engineering Division with the first submittal of a grading
plan.
ENG 54. The applicant shall provide all necessary geotechnical/soils inspections and
testing in accordance with the Geotechnical/Soils Report prepared for the
project. All backfill, compaction, and other earthwork shown on the approved
grading plan shall be certified by a California registered geotechnical or civil
engineer, certifying that all grading was performed in accordance with the
Geotechnical/Soils Report prepared for the project. Documentation of all
compaction and other soils testing are to be provided. No certificate of
occupancy will be issued until the required certification is provided to the City
Engineer.
ENG 55. The applicant shall provide pad elevation certifications for all building pads in
conformance with the approved grading plan, to the Engineering Division prior to
construction of any building foundation.
ENG 56. In cooperation with the Riverside County Agricultural Commissioner and the
California Department of Food and Agriculture Red Imported Fire Ant Project,
applicants for grading permits involving a grading plan and involving the export
of soil will be required to present a clearance document from a Department of
Food and Agriculture representative in the form of an approved "Notification of
Intent To Move Soil From or Within Quarantined Areas of Orange, Riverside,
and Los Angeles Counties' (RIFA Form CA-1) prior to approval of the Grading
Plan (if required). The California Department of Food and Agriculture office is
located at 73-710 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert (Phone: 760-776-8208).
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WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLAN: ALL BLOCKS
ENG 57. This project shall be required to install measures in accordance with applicable
National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Best Management
Practices (BMP's) included as part of the NPDES Permit issued for the
Whitewater River Region from the Colorado River Basin Regional Water Quality
Control Board (RWQCB). The applicant is advised that installation of BMP's,
including mechanical or other means for pre-treating contaminated stormwater
and non-stormwater runoff, shall be required by regulations imposed by the
RWQCB. It shall be the applicant's responsibility to design and install
appropriate BMP's, in accordance with the NPDES Permit, that effectively
intercept and pre-treat contaminated stormwater and non-stormwater runoff
from the project site, prior to release to the City's municipal separate storm
sewer system ("MS4"), to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and the
RWQCB. Such measures shall be designed and installed on-site; and provisions
for perpetual maintenance of the measures shall be provided to the satisfaction
of the City Engineer, including provisions in Covenants, Conditions, and
Restrictions (CC&R's) required for the development (if any).
ENG 58. A Final Project-Specific Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) for Blocks A,
b, b-1, c, and c-1 shall be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer prior
to issuance of a grading or building permit. The WQMP shall address the
implementation of operational Best Management Practices (BMP's) necessary
to accommodate nuisance water and storm water runoff from the site. Direct
release of nuisance water to the adjacent property (or public streets) is
prohibited. Construction of operational BMP's shall be incorporated into the
Precise Grading Plan.
ENG 59. Prior to issuance of any grading or building permits, the property owner shall
record a "Covenant and Agreement" with the County-Clerk Recorder or other
instrument on a standardized form to inform future property owners of the
requirement to implement the approved Final Project-Specific WQMP. Other
alternative instruments for requiring implementation of the approved Final
Project-Specific WQMP include: requiring the implementation of the Final
Project-Specific WQMP in Home Owners Association or Property Owner
Association Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&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. Alternative instruments must be approved by the
City Engineer prior to the issuance of any grading or building permits.
ENG 60. Prior to issuance of certificate of occupancy or final City approvals (OR of "final"
approval by City), the applicant shall: (a) demonstrate that all structural BMP's
have been constructed and installed in conformance with approved plans and
specifications; (b) demonstrate that applicant is prepared to implement all non-
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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: ALL BLOCKS
ENG 61. All stormwater runoff passing through the site shall be accepted and conveyed
across the property in a manner acceptable to the City Engineer. For all
stormwater runoff falling on the site, on-site retention or other facilities approved
by the City Engineer shall be required to contain the increased stormwater runoff
generated by the development of the property. Provide a single hydrology study
(for Block A, b, b-1, c, and c-1) to determine the volume of increased stormwater
runoff due to development of the site, and to determine required stormwater
runoff mitigation measures for the proposed development. Final retention basin
sizing and other stormwater runoff mitigation measures shall be determined upon
review and approval of the hydrology study by the City Engineer and may require
redesign or changes to site configuration or layout consistent with the findings of
the final hydrology study. On-site open space, in conjunction with dry wells and
other subsurface solutions should be considered as alternatives to using
landscaped parkways for on-site retention.
ENG 62. Direct release of on-site nuisance water or stormwater runoff shall not be
permitted to Palm Canyon Drive, Tahquitz Canyon Way, Museum Drive, existing
sections of Belardo Road, proposed New Main Street (Lot A), proposed Belardo
Road (Lot B and C), Andreas Road (Lot D), and Market Street (private alleyway).
Provisions for the interception of nuisance water from entering adjacent public
streets from the project site shall be provided through the use of a minor storm
drain system that collects and conveys nuisance water to landscape or parkway
areas, and in only a stormwater runoff condition, pass runoff directly to the
streets through parkway or under sidewalk drains. Much of the drainage shall go
into the existing public storm drain line in Tahquitz Canyon Way.
ENG 63. Construct all necessary on-site storm drain improvements, including but not
limited to catch basins and storm drain lines, for drainage of site into the on-site
underground detention system(s) and other specifications for construction of
required on-site storm drainage improvements, as described in a final Hydrology
Study for the Downtown Palm Springs project (Tentative Parcel Map No. 36446),
reviewed and approved by the City Engineer.
ENG 64. All on-site storm drain systems shall be privately maintained.
ENG 65. The underground stormwater detention system(s) shall be sized to have
sufficient capacity equal to the volume of increased stormwater runoff due to
development of the site, as identified in a final hydrology study approved by the
City Engineer. A decrease to the required detention volume may be allowed for
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percolation of the stormwater runoff into the underlying gravel and soil, not to
exceed 2 inches per hour. Maintenance of the underground stormwater detention
systems are the sole responsibility of the development owner(s); maintenance
and/or replacement of the system(s), will be at the sole expense of the
development owner(s). The Final Project-Specific Water Quality Management
Plan Covenant and Agreement shall reserve the right of the City to inspect and
ensure that the underground detention system(s) are operable, and in the event
of its failure, shall provide the City the right to advise the owner(s) of the
development and require its repair or replacement within 30 days notice, to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer.
ENG 66. The project is subject to flood control and drainage implementation fees. The
acreage drainage fee at the present time is $9,212.00 per acre in accordance
with Resolution No. 15189. Fees shall be paid prior to issuance of a building
permit unless developer can provide evidence that fee or a partial fee was paid
by the Desert Fashion Plaza in previous years.
GENERAL: ALL BLOCKS
ENG 67. Any utility trenches or other excavations within existing asphalt concrete
pavement of off-site streets required by the proposed development shall be
backfilled and repaired in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard
Drawing No. 115. The developer shall be responsible for removing, grinding,
paving and/or overlaying existing asphalt concrete pavement of off-site streets as
required by and at the discretion of the City Engineer, including additional
pavement repairs to pavement repairs made by utility companies for utilities
installed for the benefit of the proposed development (i.e. Desert Water Agency,
Southern California Edison, Southern California Gas Company, Time Warner,
Verizon, Mission Springs Water District, etc.). Multiple excavations, trenches,
and other street cuts within existing asphalt concrete pavement of off-site streets
required by the proposed development may require complete grinding and
asphalt concrete overlay of the affected off-site streets, at the discretion of 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 68. On phases or elements of construction following initial site grading (e.g., sewer,
storm drain, or other utility work requiring trenching) associated with this project,
the applicant shall be responsible for coordinating the scheduled construction
with the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, Tribal Historic Preservation
Officer or Tribal Archaeologist. Unless the project site has previously been
waived from any requirements for Tribal monitoring, it is the applicant's
responsibility to notify the Tribal Historic Preservation Officer or the Tribal
Archaeologist at (760) 699-6800, for any subsequent phases or elements of
construction that might require Tribal monitoring. If required, it is the
responsibility of the applicant to coordinate scheduling of Tribal monitors during
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construction, and to arrange payment of any required fees associated with Tribal
monitoring. Tribal monitoring requirements may extend to off-site construction
performed by utility companies on behalf of the applicant (e.g. utility line
extensions in off-site streets), which shall be the responsibility of the applicant to
coordinate and arrange payment of any required fees for the utility companies.
ENG 69. All proposed utility lines shall be installed underground.
ENG 70. All existing utilities shall be shown on the improvement plans if required for the
project. The existing and proposed service laterals shall be shown from the main
line to the property line. Upon approval of any improvement plan by the City
Engineer, the improvement plan shall be provided to the City in digital format,
consisting of a DWG (AutoCAD 2004 drawing file), DXF (AutoCAD ASCII
drawing exchange file), and PDF (Adobe Acrobat 6.0 or greater) formats.
Variation of the type and format of the digital data to be submitted to the City may
be authorized, upon prior approval of the City Engineer.
ENG 71. The original improvement plans prepared for the proposed development and
approved by the City Engineer (if required) shall be documented with record
drawing "as-built' information and returned to the Engineering Division prior to
issuance of a final certificate of occupancy. Any modifications or changes to
approved improvement plans shall be submitted to the City Engineer for approval
prior to construction.
ENG 72. Nothing shall be constructed or planted in the comer cut-off area of any
intersection or driveway which does or will exceed the height required to maintain
an appropriate sight distance per City of Palm Springs Zoning Code Section
93.02.00, D.
ENG 73. All proposed trees within the public right-of-way and within 10 feet of the public
sidewalk and/or curb shall have City approved deep root barriers installed in
accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 904.
ENG 74. This property is subject to the Coachella Valley Multiple Species Habitat
Conservation Plan Local Development Mitigation fee (CVMSHCP-LDMF). The
LDMF shall be paid prior to issuance of Building Permit.
ENG 75. If there are any lights from Lighting District No. 1, existing on Tahquitz Canyon
Way and Museum Drive along the Tentative Parcel Map (TPM) 36446 frontage,
those lights shall be removed in conjunction with this project.
ENG 76. Note that some of the existing street lights shown on the Preliminary Grading and
Drainage Plan for TPM36446, do not exist; corrections need to be made to this
plan to reflect what actually exists.
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MAP: ALL BLOCKS
ENG 77. In accordance with Government Code Section 66411.1 (b), the Tentative Parcel
Map is a subdivision of five or more lots (parcels), and is subject to construction
of all required public improvements. Prior to approval of a Parcel Map, all
required public improvements shall be completed to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer, or shall be secured by the Project Financing Agreement signed by
Palm Springs Promenade, LLC and the City of Palm Springs on September 7,
2011 (in accordance with Government Code Section 66462) as amended.
TRAFFIC: ALL BLOCKS
ENG 78. A minimum of 48 inches of clearance for handicap accessibility shall be provided
on public sidewalks or pedestrian paths of travel within the development.
ENG 79. 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 80. Submit traffic striping and signage plans for New Main Street (Lot "A"), Belardo
Road (Lot "B" and "C"), Andreas Road (Lot "D"), existing sections of Belardo
Road on the west side of the Hyatt Hotel, and Market Street, prepared by a
California registered civil engineer, for review and approval by the City Engineer.
All required traffic striping and signage improvements shall be completed in
conjunction with required street improvements, to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer, and prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
ENG 81. Relocate the existing traffic signal pole, conduit, pull boxes and all
appurtenances located at the existing crosswalk on Palm Canyon Drive north of
the intersection of New Main Street (Lot "A") and Palm Canyon Drive, in
accordance with the requirements of the City of Palm Springs. The applicant
shall submit traffic signal modification plans prepared by a California registered
civil engineer or traffic engineer for review and approval by the City Engineer.
The traffic signal shall be installed and operational prior to issuance of the
Certificate of Occupancy, unless otherwise allowed by the City Engineer. The
existing crosswalk shall remain in place.
ENG 82. The applicant shall install a Type R6-1 "One Way' sign at the southwest corner of
Andreas Road (Lot "D") and Palm Canyon Drive, facing eastbound traffic on
Andreas Road, as required by the City Engineer.
ENG 83. Install a stop sign, stop bar, and "STOP" legend for traffic exiting the
development at the following intersections in accordance with City of Palm
Springs Standard Drawing Nos. 620-625 and the California Manual on Uniform
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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.
• Southwest corner of New Main Street (Lot "A") and Tahquitz Canyon Way,
facing eastbound traffic on New Main Street
• Northeast corner of New Main Street (Lot "A") and Museum Drive, facing
westbound traffic on New Main Street
• Northeast corner of Andreas Road and proposed Belardo Road (Lot "C"),
facing westbound traffic on Andreas Road
• Southwest corner of Andreas Road (Lot "D") and Palm Canyon Drive, facing
eastbound traffic on Andreas Road
• Southeast corner of Market Street and Andreas Road (Lot "D"), facing
northbound traffic on Market Street
• Northwest corner of Market Street and New Main Street (Lot "A"), facing
southbound traffic on Market Street
• Southwest corner of existing east/west section of Belardo Road and proposed
Belardo Road (Lot "C"), facing eastbound traffic on the existing east/west
section of Belardo Road.
ENG 84. Install stop signs, stop bars, and "STOP" legends as necessary to create an "All-
Way Stop Controlled" (AWSC) intersection, at the following intersections, in
accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing Nos. 620-625 and the
California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways,
dated January 13, 2012, or subsequent editions in force at the time of
construction, as required by the City Engineer.
• All corners of intersection of New Main Street (Lot "A") and proposed Belardo
Road (Lot "B" and "C")
• All corners of intersection of Tahquitz Canyon Way (existing) and proposed
Belardo Road (Lot "B")
ENG 85. Install a street name sign at all corners of all intersections that are a part of the
Downtown Palm Springs project, 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 86. 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
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Highways, dated January 13, 2012, or subsequent editions in force at the
time of construction.
ENG 87. This property is subject to the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee which
shall be paid prior to issuance of building permit.
ENG 88. No construction traffic shall enter the project site from N. Palm Canyon Drive or
Tahquitz Canyon Way, without prior coordination with the Engineering
Department.
ENG 89. Parking shall be restricted along both sides of Lot "A", "B", "C", and "D" as
necessary to maintain a minimum 24 feet wide clear two-way travel way, except
for designated parallel parking spaces. Regulatory Type R26 "No Parking" signs
shall be installed along Lot "A", Lot "B", Lot "C", and Lot "D", as necessary to
enforce parking restrictions.
ENG 90. Developer shall cooperate with any City-approved events in which public streets
adjacent to the site are temporarily closed by assisting with and not interfering
with said closures.
FIRE DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS
FID 1. These conditions are subject to final plan check and review. Initial fire
department conditions have been determined on the site plan
dated . The submitted plans do not provide enough detail.
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 as
adopted by City of Palm Springs, Palm Springs Municipal Code and latest
adopted NFPA Standards. 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. Buildings and Facilities (CFC 503.1.1): Approved fire apparatus access
roads shall be provided for every facility, building or portion of a building
hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction. The fire
apparatus access road shall comply with the requirements of this section and
shall extend to within 150 feet of all portions of the facility and all portions of
the exterior walls of the first story of the building as measured by an approved
route around the exterior of the building or facility.
FID 4. Aerial Fire Access Roads (CFC Appendix D105.1): Buildings or portions of
buildings or facilities exceeding 30 feet in height above the lowest level of fire
department vehicle access shall be provided with approved fire apparatus
access roads capable of accommodating fire department aerial apparatus.
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Overhead utility and power lines shall not be located within the aerial fire
apparatus access roadway.
FID 5. Aerial Fire Access Road Width (CFC Appendix D105.2): Fire apparatus
access roads shall have a minimum unobstructed width of 26 feet, exclusive
of shoulders, in the immediate vicinity of any building or portion of building
more than 30 feet in height.
FID 6. Aerial Access Proximity to Building (CFC Appendix D105.3): At least one
of the required access routes for buildings or facility exceeding 30 feet in
height above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access shall be
located within a minimum of 15 feet and a maximum of 30 feet from the
building and shall be positioned parallel to one entire side of the building.
FID 7. Fencing Requirements (8.04.260 PSMC): Construction site fencing with 20
foot wide access gates is required for all combustible construction over 5,000
square feet. Fencing shall remain intact until buildings are stuccoed or
covered and secured with lockable doors and windows.
FID 8. 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 9. 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 10. 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 11. 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 12. Dead Ends (CFC 503.2.5): Dead-end fire apparatus roads in excess of 150
feet in length shall be provided with an approved area for turning around 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 43 feet from
centerline. The other is a hammerhead turnaround meeting the Palm Springs
Public Works and Engineering Department standard dated 9-4-02.
FID 13. 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 '/4 inch). Approved
security gates shall be a minimum of 14 feet in unobstructed drive width on
each side with gate in open position.
Gate arms securing parking lots and parking structures shall be equipped with
a fire department approved dual-keyed Knox key electric switch. When
activated, the arm or arms shall open to allow fire and law enforcement
access.
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 14. 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
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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 15. Premises Identification (CFC 505.1): New and existing buildings shall have
approved address numbers, building numbers or approved building
identification placed in a position that is plainly legible and visible from the
street or road fronting the property. These numbers shall contrast with their
background Address numbers shall be Arabic numbers or alphabetical letters.
Numbers shall be a minimum of 4 inches high for R-3 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 16. Key Box Required to be Installed (CFC 506.1): Where access to or within a
structure or an area is restricted because of secured openings or where
immediate access is necessary for life-saving or fire-fighting purposes, the fire
code official is authorized to require a key box to be installed in an approved
location. The key box shall be flush mount type and shall contain keys to gain
necessary access as required by the fire code official.
FID 17. Key Box Contents (CFC 506.1): The Knox key box shall contain keys to all
areas of ingress/egress, alarm rooms, fire sprinkler riser/equipment rooms,
mechanical rooms, elevator rooms, elevator controls, plus a card containing
the emergency contact people and phone numbers for the building/complex.
FID 18. Water Agency Construction Specifications: All public water mains, fire
hydrants and double check detector assemblies must be installed in
accordance with DWA specifications and standards. Private fire hydrants
shall be painted OSHA safety red. Public fire hydrants shall be painted
equipment yellow.
FID 19. Water Plan (CFC 501.3 & 901.2): A water plan for on-site and off-site is
required and shall include underground private fire main for fire sprinkler
riser(s), public fire hydrant(s), public water mains, Double Check Detector
Assembly, Fire Department Connection and associated valves.
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FID 20. Required Water Supply (CFC 507.1): An approved water supply capable of
supplying the required fire flow for fire protection shall be provided to
premises upon which facilities, buildings or portions of buildings are hereafter
constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction.
FID 21. Fire Hydrant Flow (CFC 507.3): Fire flow requirements for buildings or
portions of buildings and facilities are shall be determined by Appendix B.
FID 22. Fire Hydrant Systems (CFC 507.5): Fire hydrant systems shall comply with
Sections 507.5.1 through 507.5.6 and Appendix C.
FID 23. Operational Fire Hydrant(s) (CFC 507.1, 507.5.1 & 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 24. Water Systems and Hydrants (CFC 507.1, 507.2, 507.4, 901.5 & 1412.1):
Underground private fire service mains and fire hydrants shall be installed,
completed, tested and in service prior to the time when combustible materials
are delivered to the construction site. (903 CFC) Installation, testing, and
inspection will meet the requirements of NFPA 24, 2010 Edition. Prior to final
approval of the installation, contractor shall submit a completed Contractors
Material & Test Certificate for Underground Piping to the Fire Department.
(NFPA 24: 10.10, 2010 Edition).
FID 25. Fire Command Center (CFC 508.1): Where required by other sections of
this code and in all buildings classified as high-rise buildings by the California
Building Code and as amended by the Palm Springs Municipal Code for
buildings between 60 to 75 feet in height to the top of the structure, a fire
command center for fire department operations shall be provided. The fire
command center shall be located adjacent to the main lobby and shall be
accessible from fire department vehicular access or as approved by the Fire
Chief.
The fire command center shall be separated from the remainder of the
building by not less than a 2-hour fire barrier constructed and in accordance
with section 706 of the California Building Code or horizontal assembly
constructed in accordance with section 711 of the California Building Code, or
both.
The room shall provide direct access from the building exterior at the lowest
level of fire department access and be a minimum of 96 square feet with a
minimum dimension of eight feet. A layout of the fire command center and all
features required by this section to be contained therein shall be submitted for
approval prior to installation. The fire command center shall comply with
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NFPA 72 and the applicable provisions of the Electrical Code, and shall
contain the following features:
1. The emergency voice/alarm communication units shall comply with section
907.2.12.2 of the California Fire Code.
2. The fire department communication system.
3. Fire-detection and alarm system annunciator system.
4. Annunciator visually indicating the location of the elevators and whether
they are operational.
5. Survivability. Interconnecting cables between the Fire Command Center
and the remote control equipment within evacuation signaling zones, and
notification appliance control equipment within notification zones shall be
protected from attack by fire.
6. The fire-fighter's control panel required by Section 909.16 for smoke
control systems installed in the building.
7. Controls for unlocking stairway doors simultaneously.
8. Sprinkler valve and water-flow detector display panels.
9. Emergency and standby power status indicators.
10. A telephone for fire department use with controlled access to the public
telephone system.
11. Fire pump status indicators.
12. Schematic building plans indicating the typical floor plan and detailing the
building core, means of egress, fire protection systems, fire-fighting
equipment and dire department access.
13. Work table.
14. Generator supervision devices, manual start and transfer features.
15. Public address system, where specifically required by other sections of
this code.
16. Fire command centers shall not be used for the housing of any boiler,
heating unit, generator, combustible storage, or similar hazardous equipment
or storage.
FID 26. Fire Command Center Identification (CFC 508.2): The fire command center
shall be identified by a permanent, easily visible sign stating "Fire Department
Command Center', located on the door to the fire command center.
FID 27. Identification (CFC 509.1): Fire protection equipment shall be identified in an
approved manner. Rooms containing controls for air-conditioning systems,
sprinkler risers and valves, or other fire detection, suppression or control
elements shall be identified for the use of the fire department. Approved signs
required to identify fire protection equipment and equipment location, shall be
constructed of durable materials, permanently installed and readily visible.
FID 28. Radio Communications: Must install an in-building Public Safety Radio
Communications Coverage System composed of a radiating cable system or
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an internal multiple antenna system with FCC-certified bi- directional 800 MHz
and 150 MHz (as required to meet the two indicated 150 MHz frequencies)
amplifier(s), distribution system, and subcomponents shall be required for all
buildings in excess of three stories, or has subterranean floors, or
subterranean parking. This system must meet the City of Palm Springs
Public Safety Radio System Coverage Specifications.
FID 29. Emergency Responder Radio Coverage in Buildings (CFC 510.1): All
buildings shall have approved radio coverage for emergency responders
within the building based upon the existing coverage levels of the public
safety communication systems of the jurisdiction at the exterior of the
building. This section shall not require improvement of the existing public
safety communication systems.
FID 30. Radio Signal Strength (CFC 510.2): The building shall be considered to
have acceptable emergency responder radio coverage when signal strength
measurements in 95 percent of all areas on each floor of the building meet
the signal strength requirements of Sections 510.2.1 and 510.2.2.
FID 31. Minimum Signal Strength into the Building (CFC 510.2.1): minimum signal
strength of-95 dBm shall be receivable within the building.
FID 32. Minimum Signal Strength Out of the Building (CFC 510.2.2): minimum
signal strength of -100 dBm shall be received by the agency's radio system
when transmitted from within the building.
FID 33. Elevator Recall Required (CFC 607.1): Existing elevators with a travel
distance of 25 feet (7620 mm) or more above or below the main floor or other
level of a building and intended to serve the needs of emergency personnel
for fire-fighting or rescue purposes shall be provided with emergency
operation in accordance with ASME A17.3. New elevators shall be provided
with Phase I emergency recall operation and Phase II emergency in-car
operation in accordance with ASME A17.1 (California Code of Regulations,
Title 8, Division 1, Chapter 4, Subchapter 6, Elevator Safety Orders).
FID 34. Elevator Stretcher Requirement (CBC 3002.4): Elevators shall be designed
to accommodate medical emergency service. The elevator(s) so designed
shall accommodate the loading and transport of an ambulance gurney or
stretcher 24 inches by 84 inches in the horizontal position. The elevator
entrance shall have a clear opening of not less than 42 inches wide or less
than 78 inches high. The elevator car shall be provided with a minimum clear
distance between walls or between walls and door excluding return panels
not less than 80 inches by 54 inches, and a minimum distance from wall to
return panel not less than 51 inches with a 42 inch side slide door.
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FID 35. Fire Dampers (CMC 606.2): They shall be provided where air ducts
penetrate fire-rated walls or ceilings.
FID 36. Maintenance of Fire-Resistance-Rated Construction (CFC 703.1): The
required fire-resistance rating of fire-resistance-rated construction (including
walls, firestops, shaft enclosures, partitions, smoke barriers, floors, fire-
resistive coatings and sprayed fire-resistant materials applied to structural
members and fire-resistant joint systems) shall be maintained. Such elements
shall be properly repaired, restored or replaced when damaged, altered,
breached or penetrated. Openings made therein for the passage of pipes,
electrical conduit, wires, ducts, air transfer openings and holes made for any
reason shall be protected with approved methods capable of resisting the
passage of smoke and fire. Openings through fire-resistance-rated
assemblies shall be protected by self- or automatic-closing doors of approved
construction meeting the fire protection requirements for the assembly.
FID 37. Interior Finish, Decorative Materials and Furnishings (CFC 801.1): The
provisions of this chapter shall govern interior finish, interior trim, furniture,
furnishings, decorative materials and decorative vegetation in buildings.
Section 803 shall be applicable to existing buildings. Sections 804 through
808 shall be applicable to new and existing buildings.
FID 38. Decorative Materials Other Than Decorative Vegetation In New and
Existing Buildings (CFC 807.1): In occupancies in Groups A, E, I and R-1
and dormitories in Group R-2, curtains, draperies, hangings and other
decorative materials suspended from walls or ceilings shall meet the flame
propagation performance criteria of NFPA 701 in accordance with Section
807.2 or be noncombustible. Provide samples and documentation to submit
to the Palm Springs Fire Department to prove conformance with the above
criteria above.
FID 39. Acceptance Criteria and Reports (CFC 807.2): Where required to be flame
resistant, decorative materials shall be tested by an approved agency and
meet the flame propagation performance criteria of NFPA 701, or such
materials shall be noncombustible. Reports of test results shall be prepared in
accordance with NFPA 701 and furnished to the fire code official.
FID 40. NFPA 13 Fire Sprinkler System is 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 13, 2010 Edition and using Cp of 0.74 and I/r Ratio
of 200. No portion of the fire sprinkler system shall be installed prior to plan
approval. Prior to final approval of the installation, contractor shall submit a
completed Contractors Material and Test Certificate for Aboveground Piping
to the Fire Department. (NFPA 13: Figure 24.1)
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FID 41. Floor Control Valves (CFC903.3.8 & Ordinance 1781: Item 42): Floor
control valves and waterflow detection assemblies shall be installed at each
floor in buildings three or more stories in height. Valve locations will be
determined and approved by the fire code official.
FID 42. Fire Alarm System: Fire alarm system shall comply with the requirements of
NFPA 72, 2010 Edition.
FID 43. Fire Sprinkler Supervision and Alarms System (CFC 903.4/4.1): All valves
controlling the water supply for automatic sprinkler systems, pumps, tanks,
water levels and temperatures, critical air pressures and water-flow switches
on all fire sprinkler systems shall be electrically supervised by a listed Fire
Alarm Control Unit (FACU). The listed FACU alarm, supervisory and trouble
signals shall be distinctly different and shall be monitored at a UL listed
central station service. The fire sprinkler supervision and alarms system shall
comply with the requirements of NFPA 72, 2010 Edition. All control valves
shall be locked in the open position.
FID 44. Central Station Protective Signaling Service (CFC 903.4.1): A UL listed
and certified Protective Signaling Service (Central Station Service) is
required. Provide the Fire Department with proof of listing and current
certificate. The Fire Department shall be notified immediately of change in
service.
FID 45. Audible Water Flow Alarms (CFC 903.4.2 & Appendix K: 4.3): An
approved audible sprinkler flow alarm (Wheelock horn/strobe 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. A second horn/strobe shall
be installed in the interior of the building in a normally occupied location. In
multiple suite buildings, additional interior horn/strobes shall be installed in all
suites with 50 or more occupant load. Power shall be provided from a fire
alarm control unit. Where a building fire alarm system is installed, actuation of
the automatic sprinkler system shall actuate the building fire alarm system.
FID 46. Fire Hydrant & FDC Location: A public commercial fire hydrant is required
within 30 feet of the Fire Department Connection (FDC). Fire Hose must be
protected from vehicular traffic and shall not cross roadways, streets, railroad
tracks or driveways or areas subject to flooding or hazardous material or
liquid releases. A field analysis of existing hydrants has not been conducted
to verify hydrant location or availability. This comment is included to make
you aware that additional fire hydrants may be required.
FID 47. Fire Department Connections: Fire Department connections shall be visible
and accessible, have two 2.5 inch NST female inlets, and have an approved
check valve located as close to the FDC as possible. All FDC's shall have
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KNOX locking protective caps. Contact the fire prevention secretary at 760-
323-8186 for a KNOX application form.
FID 48. Location of Fire Department Connections: The connection inlets must face
the street, and be located on the street side of the building. The face of the
inlets shall be 18 inches horizontal from the back edge of sidewalk (or back of
curb, if no sidewalk), and shall be 36 to 44 inches in height to center of inlets
above finished grade. No landscape planting, walls, or other obstructions are
permitted within 3 feet of Fire Department connections. The FDC and
supporting piping shall be painted OSHA safety red.
The address of the building served shall be clearly indicated on the Fire
Department Connection (FDC). A sign with this information shall be placed on
or near the FDC. The sign shall be constructed of metal. The sign face,
lettering, and attachment shall be made of weather and vandal resistant
materials. Sign background will be bright red. Letters will be bright white.
Sign format will be substantially as follows:
F. D. C. SERVES
123 N. P. C.
ALL BLDGS. IN COMPLEX.
FID 49. Standpipe Systems Required (CFC 905.3): Class I Standpipe system is
required in addition to the automatic sprinkler system. Standpipe systems
shall be installed where required by Sections 905.3.1 through 905.3.10.1 and
in the locations indicated in Sections 905.4, 905.5 and 905.6. Standpipe
systems are allowed to be combined with automatic sprinkler systems.
FID 50. Fire Extinguisher Requirements (CFC 906): Provide one 2-A:10-B:C
portable fire extinguisher for every 75 feet of floor or grade travel distance for
normal hazards. Show proposed extinguisher locations on the plans.
Extinguishers shall be mounted in a visible, accessible location 3 to 5 feet
above floor level. Preferred location is in the path of exit travel or near an exit
door.
FID 51. HVAC Duct Smoke Detection/Shut Down with a Fire Sprinkler
Supervision & Alarm System or Fire Alarm System (CFC 907.4.1, CMC
609.0 & NFPA 72): All HVAC systems supplying greater than 2,000 CFM
shall require a duct detector and HVAC shut down when smoke is detected.
HVAC shut down shall be on an individual basis, not global. These systems
shall supervise the Duct Detectors and activate the notification appliances.
An accessory module shall be installed for each unit, including alarm LED,
pilot LED and key-operated test/reset switch.
FID 52. Posting of Occupant Load (CFC 1004.3): Every room or space that is
assembly occupancy shall have the occupant load of the room or space
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posted in a conspicuous place, near the main exit or exit access doorway
from the room or space. Posted signs shall be of an approved legible
permanent design and shall be maintained by the owner or authorized agent.
FID 53. Means of Egress Illumination (CFC 1006.1 & 2): Any time a building is
occupied, the means of egress shall be illuminated at an intensity of not less
than 1 foot-candle at the floor level.
FID 54. Means of Egress Illumination Power Supply (CFC 1006.3): The power
supply for means of egress illumination shall normally be provided by the
premises' electrical supply. In the event of power supply failure, an
emergency electrical system shall automatically illuminate in defined areas
listed in the CFC.
FID 55. Required Exit Signs (CFC 1011.1): Exits & exit access doors shall be
marked by an approved exit sign readily visible from any direction of egress
travel. Access to exits shall be marked by readily visible exit signs in
where the exit or path is not immediately visible to occupants. No point in the
corridor shall be more than 100 feet or the listed viewing distance for the sign,
whichever is less, from the nearest visible sign.
FID 56. Exit Sign Illumination (CFC 1011.2, 4 & 5): Exit signs shall be internally or
externally illuminated. When the face of an exit sign is illuminated from an
external source, it shall have an intensity of not less than 5 foot-candles from
either of two electric lamps. Internally illuminated signs shall provide
equivalent luminance and be listed for the purpose
END OF CONDITIONS