HomeMy WebLinkAbout22911 RESOLUTION NO. 22911
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE
PARCEL MAP 36073 TO SUBDIVIDE AN APPROXIMATE
98-ACRE SITE INTO THREE PARCELS IN SECTION 15,
(APN 666-330-001-7).
WHEREAS, the applicant has filed an application with the City pursuant to
Chapter 9.62 of the City's Municipal Code (Maps) and Section 66474 of the State of
California Subdivision Map Act, for a Tentative Parcel Map proposing to subdivide a 98
acre parcel (APN 666 330 001) into three lots; and
WHEREAS, a notice of public hearing for Case 5.1212 CZ TPM 36073 was
given in accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, on March 23, 2011, a public meeting on Case 5.1212 CZ TPM
36073 was held by the Planning Commission in accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, at said meeting the Planning Commission carefully reviewed all
material and information related to Case 5.1212 CZ TPM 36073 and voted 6-0 to
recommend approval of the project to the City Council, subject to Conditions of
Approval noted in Exhibit A. and
WHEREAS, the proposed project is considered a "project" pursuant to the terms
of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") An Initial Study was conducted
and the project was found to cause potentially significant impacts to the environment.
Mitigation measures have been proposed reducing any potentially significant impacts to
less than significant. The applicant has agreed in writing to all proposed mitigation
measures. A Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared
and circulated for public comment for a period of 20 days. No new information was
discovered that would require further analysis under CEQA; and
WHEREAS, a notice of public hearing of the City Council of the City of Palm
Springs for Case 5.1212 CZ TPM 36073 was given in accordance with applicable law,
and
WHEREAS, on May 4, 2011 a public hearing on Case 5.1212 CZ TPM 36073
was held by the City Council in accordance with applicable law, and
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 staff report, and all written and oral testimony presented.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
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Section 1: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines,
the City Council adopts a Mitigated Negative Declaration including
mitigation measures that reduce any potentially significant impacts caused
by the project to less than significant.
Section 2: Pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 9.64 (Maps) and the State of
California Subdivision Map Act Section 66474, the Planning Commission
finds as follows:
The following findings are required pursuant to Section 66474 of the State of California
Subdivision Map Act.
a. The proposed Tentative Parcel Map is consistent with all applicable
general and specific plans.
The proposed project is consistent with the General Plan designation of Regional
Business Center land use which allows a maximum density of 0.5 FAR (Floor area
ratio) Industrial and Commercial and 0.35 FAR for Office uses per lot. The proposed
change of zone and parcel map is consistent with the policies and goals of the City's
General Plan as follows:
Policy LU12.1 Promote the development of high-quality regional and
freeway-serving land uses that generate a sense of place and arrival into
the City at the interchanges of Gene Autry Drive and Indian Canyon Drive
with 1-10
The proposed zone change from E-I to M-2 and Tentative Parcel Map is consistent with
this policy because the M-2 zone allows for uses and densities that are complementary
and appropriate for this site which is visible from the freeway, adjacent to other M-2
zones and near the interchange of Indian Canyon Drive and the 1-10.
Policy LU12-5 Periodically reevaluate the concentration, type, and mix of
commercial, office and industrial development that is appropriate and
sustainable adjacent to the freeway.
The proposed change of zone from E-1 to M-2 presents an appropriate opportunity for
the City to consider the potential to increase the concentration and allowable density for
this freeway-fronting parcel.
b. The design and improvements of the proposed Tentative Tract Map
are consistent with the zone in which the property is located.
The proposed lots meet or exceed the development standards for the zone in terms of
minimum area, dimensional requirements, and access to a designated public roadway.
Therefore the City Council has concluded that the proposed subdivision is consistent
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with the development standards for the zone in which they are located.
C. The site is physically suited for this type of development.
The project site is generally flat, gently sloping native desert vegetation. The Garnet
Creek Wash crosses the site and a Southern California Edison power transmission
right-of-way also crosses the site. Manufacturing and industrial uses are already
developed in the vicinity of the project site. Drainage issues, if any, are addressed in
the environmental analysis along with proposed mitigation measures. Roadways are
proposed that meet or exceed the minimum standards set forth by the City's Public
Works Department. The site is adjacent to a secondary thoroughfare (19th Avenue)
and a collector street (201h Avenue) and near a major thoroughfare (Indian Canyon
Drive) such that public roads would be conducive for carrying traffic to future industrial
uses on the site. The site is indeed suitable for this type of development.
d. The site is physically suited for the proposed density of
development.
The lots proposed to be created exceed the minimum lot size for the zone and are
adequate in physical condition to allow up to 0.5 FAR as the allowable maximum
density outlined in the General Plan and up to 60% lot coverage as imposed by the M-2
zone development standards. The Garnet Creek Wash Conservation Corridor crosses
the site, but development adjacent to it will be conditioned to address stormwater,
preservation of the wash as a fluvial sand transport corridor pursuant to the CVMSHCP
and other factors related to the wash. Therefore the project site is physically suited for
the proposed density of development.
e. The design of the subdivision is not likely to cause environmental
damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish, wildlife, or their habitats.
An environmental study has been performed on the project and through that analysis, it
has been determined that with the proposed mitigation measures, any potentially
significant impacts will be reduced to less than significant levels, thus the project will
not cause injury to fish, wildlife, or their habitats.
f. The design of the subdivision or type of improvements is not likely
to cause serious public health problems.
All typical or routine municipal services will be required for any future development that
is anticipated. Roadway access, widths, and other characteristics are consistent with
the City's development standards and regulatory guidelines for this type of subdivision.
There are no known issues related to the design of the proposed subdivision that would
cause any adverse public health problems.
g. The design of the subdivision or type of improvements will not
conflict with easements, acquired by the public at large, for access
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through or use of the property within the proposed subdivision.
There is a utility easement that crosses the site, but no known public access across the
subject property; therefore, the subdivision will not conflict with easements for access
through or use of the property.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, based upon the foregoing, the City
Council hereby approves Case 5.1212 CZ TPM 36073 a Tentative Parcel Map
subdividing a roughly 98 acre parcel at the southeast corner of 19th Avenue and Karen
Avenue (APN 666 330 001) into three parcels, subject to the Conditions of Approval set
forth in Exhibit A.
ADOPTED THIS 4T" DAY OF MAY, 2011.
David H. Ready, City ger
ATTEST:
mes Thompson, City Clerk
CERTIFICATION:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss.
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS )
I, JAMES THOMPSON, City Clerk of the City of Palm Springs, California, do
hereby certify that Resolution No. 22911 is a full, true, and correct copy, and was
adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 4th day of May, 2011, by
the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Hutcheson, Councilmember Mills,
Mayor Pro Tern Weigel, and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
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mes Thompson, City Clerk r
City of Palm Springs, CaliforniaG'
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EXHIBIT A
Case 5.1212 CZ TPM 36073
A Change of Zone from E-1 to M-2 for a roughly 98 acre parcel
at the southeast corner of Karen Avenue and 19th Avenue
and a Tentative Parcel Map subdividing the same parcel into three parcels.
May 4, 2011
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.
ADMINISTRATIVE CONDITIONS
ADM 1. Project Description. This approval is for the project described per Case
5.1212 CZ TPM 36073; except as modified with the approved Mitigation
Monitoring Program and the conditions below;
ADM 2. Reference Documents. The site shall be developed and maintained in
accordance with the approved plans, date stamped September 11, 2008,
including site plans, architectural elevations, exterior materials and colors,
landscaping, and grading on file in the Planning Division except as modified
by the approved Mitigation Measures and conditions below.
ADM 3. Conform to all Codes and Regulations. The project shall conform to the
conditions contained herein, all applicable regulations of the Palm Springs
Zoning Ordinance, Municipal Code, and any other City County, State and
Federal Codes, ordinances, resolutions and laws that may apply.
ADM 4. Minor Deviations. The Director of Planning or designee may approve minor
deviations to the project description and approved plans in accordance with
the provisions of the Palm Springs Zoning Code.
ADM 5. Tentative Map. This approval is for Tentative Parcel Map 36073 located at
the southeast corner of Karen Avenue and 19th Avenue, date stamped
September 11, 2008. This approval is subject to all applicable regulations of
the Subdivision Map Act, the Palm Springs Municipal Code, and any other
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applicable City Codes, ordinances and resolutions.
ADM 6. Indemnification. The owner shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the
City of Palm Springs, its agents, officers, and employees from any claim,
action, or proceeding against the City of Palm Springs or its agents, officers
or employees to attach, set aside, void or annul, an approval of the City of
Palm Springs, its legislative body, advisory agencies, or administrative
officers concerning Case 5.1212 CZ TPM 36073. The City of Palm Springs
will promptly notify the applicant of any such claim, action, or proceeding
against the City of Palm Springs and the applicant will either undertake
defense of the matter and pay the City's associated legal costs or will
advance funds to pay for defense of the matter by the City Attorney. If the
City of Palm Springs fails to promptly notify the applicant of any such claim,
action or proceeding or fails to cooperate fully in the defense, the applicant
shall not, thereafter, be responsible to defend, indemnify, or hold harmless
the City of Palm Springs. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the City retains the
right to settle or abandon the matter without the applicant's consent but
should it do so, the City shall waive the indemnification herein, except, the
City's decision to settle or abandon a matter following an adverse judgment or
failure to appeal, shall not cause a waiver of the indemnification rights herein.
ADM 7. Maintenance and Repair. The property owner(s) and successors and
assignees in interest shall maintain and repair the improvements including
and without limitation all structures, sidewalks, bikeways, parking areas,
landscape, irrigation, lighting, signs, walls, and fences between the curb and
property line, including sidewalk or bikeway easement areas that extend onto
private property, in a first class condition, free from waste and debris, and in
accordance with all applicable law, rules, ordinances and regulations of all
federal, state, and local bodies and agencies having jurisdiction at the
property owner's sole expense. This condition shall be included in the
recorded covenant agreement for the property if required by the City.
ADM 8. Time Limit on Approval. Approval of the Tentative Parcel Map (TPM) 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.
Extensions of time may be approved pursuant to Code Section 9.63.110.
Such extension shall be required in writing and received prior to the expiration
of the original approval
ADM 9. Right to Appeal. Decisions of an administrative officer or agency of the City
of Palm Springs may be appealed in accordance with Municipal Code
Chapter 2.05.00. Permits will not be issued until the appeal period has
concluded.
ADM 22. Notice to Tenants. The applicant shall provide all tenants with a copy of the
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Conditions of Approval for this project.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT CONDITIONS
ENV 1. Coachella Valley Multiple-Species Habitat Conservation Plan (CVMSHCP)
Local Development Mitigation Fee (LDMF) required. All projects within the
City of Palm Springs, not within the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians
reservation are subject to payment of the CVMSHCP LDMF prior to the
issuance of certificate of occupancy.
ENV 2. California Fish & Game Fees Required. The project is required to pay a fish
and game impact fee as defined in Section 711.4 of the California Fish and
Game Code. This CFG impact fee plus an administrative fee for filing the
action with the County Recorder shall be submitted by the applicant to the
City in the form of a money order or a cashier's check payable to the
Riverside County Clerk prior to the final City action on the project (either
Planning Commission or City Council determination). This fee shall be
submitted by the City to the County Clerk with the Notice of Determination.
Action on this application shall not be final until such fee is paid. The project
may be eligible for exemption or refund of this fee by the California
Department of Fish & Game. Applicants may apply for a refund by the CFG
at www.dfg.ca.gov for more information.
ENV 3. Garnet Wash Fluvial Sand Transport Conservation Corridor. The Garnet
Wash passes through this site. The wash is defined within the Coachella
Valley Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (CVMSHCP) as a critical
conservation corridor for the movement of water borne sand from the source
areas (mountains to the northwest) to the deposition area (Whitewater flood
plain). Specific restrictions on development within the Conservation Corridor
would apply to any future proposed development of that portion of the site.
Reference the CVMSHCP.org website for further requirements and
restrictions.
ENV 4. Mitigation Monitorinq. The mitigation measures of the environmental
assessment shall apply. The applicant shall submit a signed agreement that
the mitigation measures outlined as part of the negative declaration or EIR
will be included in the plans prior to Planning Commission consideration of
the environmental assessment. Mitigation measures are defined in the
approved project description.
ENV 5. Cultural Resource Survey Required. Prior to any ground disturbing activity,
including clearing and grubbing, installation of utilities, and/or any
construction related excavation, an Archaeologist qualified according to the
Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines, shall be employed to
survey the area for the presence of cultural resources identifiable on the
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ground surface.
ENV 6. Cultural Resource Site Monitoring. There is a possibility of buried cultural or
Native American tribal resources on the site. A Native American Monitor shall
be present during all ground-disturbing activities. (check for duplication in
engineering conditions)
ENV 7. a). A Native American Monitor(s) shall be present during all ground disturbing
activities including clearing and grubbing, excavation, burial of utilities,
planting of rooted plants, etc. Contact the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla
Indian Cultural Office for additional information on the use and availability of
Cultural Resource Monitors. Should buried cultural deposits be encountered,
the Monitor shall contact the Director of Planning. After consultation the
Director shall have the authority to halt destructive construction and shall
notify a Qualified Archaeologist to further investigate the site. If necessary,
the Qualified Archaeologist shall prepare a treatment plan for submission to
the State Historic Preservation Officer and Agua Caliente Cultural Resource
Coordinator for approval.
b). Two copies of any cultural resource documentation generated in
connection with this project, including reports of investigations, record
search results and site records/updates shall be forwarded to the Tribal
Planning, Building, and Engineering Department and one copy to the City
Planning Department prior to final inspection.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS
PLN 1. Prior to recordation of the final subdivision map, the developer shall submit
for review and approval the following documents to the Planning Department
which shall demonstrate that the project will be developed and maintained in
accordance with the intent and purpose of the approved tentative map:
a. The document to convey title.
b. Deed restrictions, easements, covenant conditions and restrictions that
are to be recorded.
c. The approved documents shall be recorded at the same time that the
subdivision map is recorded. The documents shall contain provisions for
joint access to the proposed parcels and open space restrictions. The
approved documents shall contain a provision which provides that they
may not be terminated or substantially amended without the consent of
the City and the developer's successor-in-interest.
PLN 2. Update of City's Zoning Map. Upon approval of the proposed Change of
Zone, the applicant shall be responsible for costs associated with update of
the City's GIS based zoning maps.
PLN 3. (add any additional conditions imposed by the Planning Commission or City
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Council here)
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
The Engineering Division recommends that if this application is approved, such approval is
subject to the following conditions being completed in compliance with City standards and
ordinances.
Before final acceptance of the project, all conditions listed below shall be completed to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer.
STREETS
ENG 1. Submit street improvement plans prepared by a registered California civil
engineer to the Engineering Division. The plans shall be approved by the City
Engineer prior to issuance of any building permits.
ENG 2. Construction of street improvements is not required at the time of approval of a
parcel map for TPM 36073. Obligation for construction of street improvements
shall be deferred until development of the parcels created by TPM 36073 is
proposed.
20TH AVENUE
ENG 3. Dedicate additional right-of-way as needed for the ultimate street right-of-way
width of 66 feet across entire frontage of the property, together with a property
line - corner cut back at the northeast corner of the intersection of 20th Avenue
and Karen Avenue, in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing
No. 105.
ENG 4. Construct an 8 inch curb and gutter 25 feet on both sides of the centerline along
the entire frontage of the property with a 35 feet radius curb return and spandrel
at the northeast corner of the intersection of 20th Avenue and Karen Avenue in
accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 200 and 206.
ENG 5. Construct an 8 feet wide cross gutter and spandrel across the east side of the
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intersection of 20th Avenue and Karen Avenue with a flow line parallel with and
located 20 feet east of the centerline of Karen Avenue in accordance with City of
Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 200 and 206.
ENG 6. Construct a 5 feet wide sidewalk behind the curb along the entire frontage of the
property (north side only), in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard
Drawing No. 210.
ENG 7. Construct a Type A curb ramp meeting current California State Accessibility
standards at the northeast corner of the intersection of 20th Avenue and Karen
Avenue in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 212.
ENG 8. 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 edge of
proposed gutter to edge of proposed gutter (full width) along the entire frontage,
in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 110 and 310. 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.
19TH AVENUE
ENG 9. Dedicate the ultimate half street public right-of-way width of 44 feet along the
entire frontage of the property, together with a property line - corner cut back at
the southeast corner of the intersection of 19th Avenue and Karen Avenue in
accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 105.
ENG 10. Construct an 8 inch curb and gutter 32 feet south of centerline along the entire
frontage with a 35 feet radius curb return and spandrel at the southeast corner of
the intersection of 19th Avenue and Karen Avenue in accordance with City of
Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 200 and 206.
ENG 11. Construct drainage improvements as necessary to convey the 100-year
stormwater runoff from Garnet Wash under the intersection of 19th Avenue and
Karen Avenue, as required by Riverside County Flood Control District ("RCFC")
and the City Engineer. Submit a hydraulic study for review and approval by
RCFC and the City Engineer for a determination of required drainage
improvements.
ENG 12. Construct a 5 feet wide sidewalk behind the curb along the entire frontage of the
property, in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 210.
ENG 13. Construct a Type A curb ramp meeting current California State Accessibility
standards at the southeast corner of the intersection of 19th Avenue and Karen
Avenue in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 212.
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ENG 14. 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 edge of
proposed gutter to centerline along the entire frontage of the property, in
accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 110 and 330. 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.
KAREN AVENUE
ENG 15. Dedicate the ultimate half street right-of-way width of 30 feet along the entire
frontage of the property, together with a property line - corner cut back at the
northeast corner of the intersection of Karen Avenue and 20th Avenue and at the
southeast corner of the intersection of Karen Avenue and 19th Avenue, in
accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 105.
ENG 16. Construct a 6 inch curb and gutter 20 feet east of centerline along the entire
frontage of the property with a 35 feet radius curb return and spandrel at the
northeast corner of the intersection of Karen Avenue and 20th Avenue and at the
southeast corner of the intersection of Karen Avenue and 19th Avenue, in
accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 200 and 206.
ENG 17. Construct a 5 feet wide sidewalk behind the curb along the entire frontage of the
property (identified by Assessor's Parcel No. 666-330-001) in accordance with
City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 210.
ENG 18. 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 edge of
proposed gutter to 12 feet west of centerline along the entire frontage of the
property, in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 110 and
315. 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.
SANITARY SEWER
ENG 19. This project is subject to the requirements of the Mission Springs Water District
(MSWD). Upon the development of any of the three parcels, provisions for public
sanitary sewer service must be arranged for directly with MSWD. The applicant
should contact MSWD and determine what requirements MSWD may have for
provisions of sanitary sewer service to the property.
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DRAINAGE
ENG 20. A hydraulic study shall be submitted to the City of Palm Springs for review and
approval prior to issuance of a grading permit for Parcel 2. The Hydraulic Study
shall include a HEC-RAS Analysis, a scour analysis determining maximum depth
of scour along the Garnet Wash within the project site limits, establish the base
flood elevations and the limits of the 100-year floodway and floodplain along the
Garnet Wash.
GENERAL
ENG 21. The applicant shall contact Mission Springs Water District at (760) 329-6448 to
determine the requirements for extending water service to the project. The
applicant may be responsible for the design and construction of off-site water
line improvements or payment of applicable fair-share costs of off-site water line
improvements constructed by others.
MAP
ENG 22. A Parcel Map shall be prepared by a California registered Land Surveyor or
qualified Civil Engineer and submitted to the Engineering Division for review and
approval. A Title Report prepared for subdivision guarantee for the subject
property, the traverse closures for the existing parcels and all lots created
therefrom, and copies of record documents shall be submitted with the Parcel
Map to the Engineering Division as part of the review of the Map.
ENG 23. In accordance with Government Code 66411.1 (a), all required public
improvements shall be listed in an Improvement Certificate on the Parcel Map
and clearly noted that the required public improvements will be the minimum
development requirements for Parcels 1, 2, and 3 of Tentative Parcel Map No.
36073, but shall be completed prior to issuance of a building permit on the
parcels.
TRAFFIC
ENG 24. Submit traffic striping and signage plans for 20th Avenue, 19th Avenue, and
Karen Avenue, prepared by a California registered civil engineer, for review and
approval by the City Engineer.
FIRE DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS
These conditions are subject to final plan check and review. Initial fire department
conditions have been determined on the preliminary site plan dated August 6, 2008.
FIR1. Plot Plan: Prior to completion of the project, a 8.5"x11" plot plan shall be
provided to the fire department. This shall clearly show all access points & fire
hydrants.
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FIR2. Road Design: Fire apparatus access roads shall be designed and constructed
as all weather capable and able to support a fire truck weighing 73,000 pounds
GVW. (503.2.3 CFC) The minimum inside turning radius is 25 feet, with an
outside radius of 43 feet.
FIRS. Fire Department Access: Fire Department Access Roads shall be provided
and maintained in accordance with (Sections 503 CFC)
FIR4. Minimum Access Road Dimensions: Fire apparatus access roads shall have
an unobstructed width of not less than 20 feet, a greater width for private streets
may be required by the City engineer to address traffic engineering, parking, and
other issues. The Palm Springs Fire Department requirements for two-way
private streets, is a minimum width of 24 feet is required for this project, unless
otherwise allowed by the City engineer. No parking shall be allowed in either side
of the roadway. Roads must be 30 feet wide when parking is not allowed on only
one side of the roadway. Roads must be 40 feet wide when parking is not
restricted.
FIRS. Turn-Around Requirements: Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess
of 150 feet in length shall be provided with approved provisions for the turning
around of fire apparatus. (503.2.4 CFC) 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.
FIR5. Water Systems and Hydrants: Underground water 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. (508 CFC).
Installation, testing, and inspection will meet the requirements of NFPA 24 1995
edition. Prior to final approval of the installation, contractor shall submit a
completed Contractor's Material and Test Certificate to the Fire Department. (9-
2.1 NFPA 24 1995 edition)
FIR7. Fire hydrant systems: Following Fire Department selection of hydrant
locations, plans and specifications for fire hydrant systems shall be submitted to
the fire department for review and approval prior to construction. (508.5 CFC).
All fire hydrants shall be installed in accordance with Mission Springs Water
District specifications and standards. No landscape planting, walls, fences,
signposts, or aboveground utility facilities are permitted within 3 feet of fire
hydrants, or in line with hose connections.
END OF CONDITIONS