HomeMy WebLinkAbout1/5/2005 - STAFF REPORTS (22) DATE: January 5, 2005
TO: City Council
FROM: Director of Planning Services
CASE TTM 32613 — AN APPLICATION FOR A TENTATIVE TRACT MAP BY BROWN
& WEINER TO CREATE A ONE LOT, CONDOMINIUM MAP THAT WILL CONSIST OF
21 NON-RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM UNITS, LOCATED NEAR RAMON ROAD
AND CAMINO PAROCELA, ZONE P, SECTION 19, APN 680071004.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council approves Tentative Tract Map 32613 for the one lot subdivision of
approximately 5.66 acres of land with 21 condominium units within six professional office
buildings, located near Ramon Road and Camino Parocela, Zone P, Section 19, APN
680071004.
SUMMARY:
The Planning Commission voted 6-0 and 1 abstention, at its November 24, 2004
meeting to recommend approval to the City Council of Tentative Tract Map 32613,
subject to the attached Conditions of Approval.
The Planning Commission voted 6-0 and 1 abstention, at its November 24, 2004
meeting to approval to the Major Architectural application 3.2563, subject to the attached
Conditions of Approval.
Design Review Committee recommended at its August 23, 2004 meeting to recommend
approval, subject to a revised exterior lighting plan with photometrics. Staff has included
Condition of Approval #11 to implement this requirement.
A neighborhood meeting was held on August 20, 2004. There were approximately four
neighbors who attended and there were no concerns.
BACKGROUND:
The applicant has applied for a Tentative Tract Map to create a one lot, condominium
map that will consist of 21 condominiums units that range in size from approximately
1,080 square feet to approximately 10,000 square feet, within six professional office
buildings.
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Surrounding General Plan Designations, Zoning, and Land Uses:
General Plan Zoning Land Uses
North A A, M-1 Airport, Industrial
South PR, L4 O Unified School District Buildings
East IND P, R-1-C Vacant, Single-Family Residences
West P, L4 P, R-2, R-1-C Social Security Building, Multi-Family
Residential, Single-Family Residential
ANALYSIS:
The subject property has a General Plan designation of P (Professional) that provides
for law, insurance, financial, medical, and similar office and institutional uses and
associated support facilities. The proposed Tentative Tract Map will consist of 21
condominiums, professional office units that range from approximately 1,080 square feet
to approximately 10,000 square feet and common areas. The proposed one lot
subdivision is consistent with the General Plan.
The subject property is zoned P (Professional) that 'requires a minimum lot size of
20,000 square feet. The proposed subdivision will combine five lots into one lot of
approximately 5.66 acres (246,549 square feet) with 21 condominium units. The
proposed one lot subdivision is consistent with the Zoning Ordinance.
Required Proposed
Lot Area 20,000 Square Feet 246,549 Square Feet
Lot Width 130 Feet 225 Feet to 615 Feet
Lot Uelpth 150 Feet 300 Feet to 592.5 Feet
The proposed Tentative Tract Map complies with all the P lot standards. Vehicle access
is taken from Calle Santa Cruz and Paseo Dorotea, which are fully improved roads. The
proposed project is compatible with the surrounding properties and will have minimal
traffic impact.
A public hearing notice was published in the Desert Sun newspaper. Public hearing
notices were sent out to the neighboring properties within a four hundred foot (400')
radius.
Staff has not received any written correspondences and/or phone calls at the time this
staff report was written.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS:
This project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) per Section 15332 (In-Fill Development Projects) because the
proposed Tentative Tract Map meets the conditions outlined for in-fill development.
Directortof Planning ervices
City Manager
Attachments:
1. Vicinity Map
2. Resolution
3. Draft Conditions Of Approval
AFFIDAVIT
OF
MAILING NOTICES
I, the undersigned City Clerk of the City of Palm Springs, California,
do hereby certify that a copy of the Notice of Public Hearing before
the City Council of the City of Palm Springs, in conjunction with TTM
32613, APN 680-071-004, to consider an application by Brown &
Weiner to create a one-lot condominium map, located near Ramon
Road and Calle Parocela, P Zone, Section 19, to each and every
person set forth on the attached list on the 22nd day of December,
2004. A copy of said Notice is attached hereto. Said mailing was
completed by placing a copy of said Notice in a sealed envelope,
with postage prepaid, and depositing same in the U.S. Mail at Palm
Springs, California.
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and
correct.
Dated at Palm Springs, California, this 22nd day of December, 2004.
KATHIE HART
Acting City Clerk
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
CASE TTM 32613
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP
NEAR RAMON ROAD AND CALLE PAROCELA
APN 680-071-004
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California,
will hold a public hearing at its meeting of January 5, 2005. The City Council meeting
begins at 7:00 p.m, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon
Way, Palm Springs.
The purpose of this hearing is to consider an application by Brown & Weiner for a
Tentative Tract Map 32613 to create a one-lot condominium map that will consist of 21
condominiums units that range in size from 1,080 square feet to 10,000 square feet,
located near Ramon Road and Calle Parocela, P Zone, Section 19, APN 680-071-004.
An approval of the Tentative Tract Map will require the approval of the Planning
Commission and the City Council (Section 9.63.000 of the Municipal Code).
If any individual or group challenges the action in court, issues raised may be limited to
only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice or in written
correspondence at, or prior to, the City Council hearing.
An opportunity will be given at said hearing for all interested persons to be heard.
Questions regarding this case may be directed to Matthew Feske, Associate Planner, at
(760) 323-8245.
Si necesita ayuda con esta carta, porfavor (lame a la Ciudad de Palm Springs y puede
hablar con Nadine Fieger telefono (760) 323-8245.
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CASE NO.: TTM 32613 / MAJ 3.2563 DESCRIPTION: Application by
Brown & weiner to create a one lot,
APPLICANT: Brown & Weiner condominium map that will consist
of 21 condominium units. Located
near Ramon Road & Calle Parocela,
P Zone, Section 19, APN 680071004.
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NEIGHBORHOOD COALITION MR BILL DAVIS AND
CASE NO. TTM 32613 MR PETER DIXON MS TRISHA DAVIS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING- TENNIS CLUB AREA TENNIS CLUB AREA
01.05.05 431 SOUTH MONTE VISTA DRIVE 555 WEST BARISTO ROAD#2C
PALM SPRINGS CA 92262 PALM SPRINGS CA 92262
MR FRANK TYSEN
C/O CASA CODY COUNTRY INN MS CHRISTINE HAMMOND MR BOB WEITHORN
SMALL HOTELS TAHQUITZ RIVER ESTATES TENNIS CLUB/SMALL HOTELS
175 SOUTH CAHUILLA ROAD 1155 SOUTH CAMINO REAL 261 SOUTH BELARDO ROAD
PALM SPRINGS CA 92262 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264 PALM SPRINGS CA 92262
MR TIM HOHMEIER MS ROXANN PLOSS MR PHIL TEDESCO
DEEPWELL OLD LAS PALMAS DEEPWELL RANCH
1387 CALLE DE MARIA 930 CHIA 335 BIG CANYON DRIVE
PALM SPRINGS CA 92264 PALM SPRINGS CA 92262 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264
MR MARSHALLROATH
MS SHERYL HAMLIN
HISTORIC TENNIS CLUB AREA
565 WEST SANTA ROSA DRIVE
PALM SPRINGS CA 92262
MS MARGARET PARK
AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA
INDIANS 1 1 I I I 1 INDIANS
650 E TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY
PALM SPRINGS CA 92262
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS CASE NO TTM 32613
PLANNING&ZONING DEPT MRS JOANNE BRUGGEMANS
VERIFICATION NOTICE I I I ATTN SECRETARY 506 W SANTA CATALINA ROAD
PO BOX 2743 PALM SPRINGS CA 92262
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92263-2743
CASE NO.TTM 32613
SPONSORS 1 1 I BROWN &WEINER
5743 CORSA AVENUE, SUITE 118
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91362
HISTORIC SITE REP I I 1 CASE NO. TTM 32613
MR PETE MORUZZI
PALM SPRINGS MODERN COMMITTEE
PO BIX 4738
PALM SPRINGS CA 92263-4738
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677490011 677 490 014 680 042 007
Usa 677 Usa 677 PO Box 2245 PO Box A Eloisa Cohen
2245 A El Prospect Ave
Palm Springs, CA 92263 Palm Springs, CA 92263 Rosemead, CA 91770
680 042 008 680 042 011 680042014
A Eloisa Cohen Palm Springs Board Of Realtors David&Trudy Johnston
3040 Prospect Ave 4045 E Ramon Rd 147 S Tah uitz Dr
Rosemead, CA 91770 Palm Springs, CA 92264 Palm Springs, CA 92262
680 044 003 680 044 004
Esther Carrillo 680 044 005
Ruben Jaimes oisa Cohen
El
3975 E Calle De Ricardo PO Box 276 A A El Prospect Ave
Palm Springs, CA 92264 Palm Springs, CA 92263
Rosemead, CA 91770
680 044 007 680 044 008 680 046 003
40 2 Holding Inc Peter Foster Housing Authority Of County Of givers
2 W Lambert Rd#I 80560 Pebble Bch 5555 Arlington Ave
Brea CA 92821 La Quinta CA 92253 Riverside, CA 92504
680 046 004 680 046 005 680046006
Rodrigo Butac&Julie Butac James&Nancy Stuart
4045 E Camino Parocela Jovito&Carmelita Fronda
4093 E Calle De Carlos 4027 E Camino San Simeon
Palm Springs, CA 92264 Palm Springs, CA 92264 Palm Springs, CA 92264
680 046 007 680 046 008 680 062 001
Jose Ramoran&Flordelina Ramoran David&Marleen Wakefield
4060 E Camino Parocela mi Ronnie Hallett
3988 E C ano Parocela 16234 Bellflower Blvd#11
Palm Springs, CA 92264 Palm Springs, CA 92264 Bellflower, CA 90706
680 062 002 680 062 003 680 062 008
4045 E Camino Parocela
Rodrigo Butac&Julie Butac SOcimO Ramoran&Clemencia Ramora Natividad&Eleanor Montoya
3975 E Camino Parocela 3974 E Camino San Simeon
Palm Springs, CA 92264 Palm Springs, CA 92264 Palm Springs, CA 92264
680 062 009 680 062 010 680064001
James Weed Fred Agbayani&Edita Agbayani Fred Agbayani&Edita Agbayani
629 El Placer Rd 4082 E Camino San Simeon 4082 E Camino San Simeon
Palm Springs, CA 92264 Palm Springs, CA 92264 Palm Springs, CA 92264
680 064 002 680 064 007 680064008
William Price Fred Fernandez&Menita Fernandez Patricia Macadangdang
600 S Indian Trl 4012 E Camino San Miguel
Palm Springs, CA 92264 4078 E Camino San Miguel
Palm Springs, CA 92264 Palm Springs, CA 92264
680 072 006 680 072 007 680 072 012
City Of Palm Springs Dykema Holdings Llc Sungold Development Co
PO Box 2743 4370 E Calle De Ricardo PO Box 810490
Palm Springs, CA 92263 Palm Springs, CA 92264 Dallas, TX 75381
680 073 001 680 073 002 680 073 003
Ronald&Rebecca Williams Ronald&Rebecca Williams I City Of Palm Springs
4511 E Sunny Dunes Rd#B 4511 E Sunny Dunes Rd PO Box 2743
Palm Springs, CA 92264 Palm Springs, CA 92264 Palm Springs, CA 92263
680 073 007 1 1 680 073 008 680 073 009
Maria Stjohn IFerdinand Agriam&Facomia Agriam Amid Canavan
4410 E Calle De Carlos 1 3957 E Camino Parocela 66875 Mission Lakes Blvd
l Palm Springs, CA 92264 Palm Springs, CA 92264 Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
680 073 010 680 074 003 680 074 004
Angel&Adela Cisneros Daniel Agriam&Rulma Agriam I Antonia Juarez&Frank Gurule
4322 E Calle De Carlos 4411 E Calle De Carlos
4371 E Cane De Carlos
Palm Sprigs, CA 92264 Palm Springs, CA 92264 Palm Springs, CA 92264
680 074 005 680 074 006 680 074 007
Carlyle Skinner Yuji&Fumie Sueyoshi i Ridino&Erlinda Agriam
PO Box 8787 4325 E Calle De Carlos 31300 Vaemda Yimino
Riverside, CA 92515 Palm Springs, CA 92264 Cathedral City, CA 92234
680 074 008 680 074 009 680 074 010
7ordin Knocks Hilario Jove&Martian Jove Danny Reyes&Victoria Reyes
4348 E Camino Parocela 4372 E Camino Parocela 4420 E Camino Parocela
Palm Sprigs, CA 92264 Palm Springs, CA 92264 Palm Springs, CA 92264
680 082 003 680 082 004 680 082 005
Fred Fernandez&Menita Fernandez Torre Julian Dela&Torre Eufemia Del Steven Lowe
4012 E Camino San Miguel 4373 E Camino Parocela 4345 E Camino Parocela
Palm Springs, CA 92264 Palm Springs, CA 92264 Palm Springs, CA 92264
680 082 006 680 082 007 680 082 008
Hilario Jove&Marciana Jove Joe&Melecia Velasco John Vargas&Marian Vargas
4372 E Camino Parocela 4330 E Camino San Simeon 30590 Avenida Del Padre
Palm Sprigs, CA 92264 Palm Springs, CA 92264 Cathedral City, CA 92234
680 082 009 680 082 010 680083004
Lawrence&Helen Licon Alexander&Soledad Leano Wendy Carrel
5347 E Bergh Dr 82 Leie St#B 4377 E Camino San Simeon
j Anaheim, CA 92807 Makawao,HI 96768 Palm Springs, CA 92264
680 083 005 680 083 006 680 083 007
Ellery Whiting Jolm Vargas&Marian Vargas Felicidad Valdez&Filomena Delprado
4355 E Camino San Simeon 30590 Avenida Del Padre PO Box 927
Palm Springs, CA 92264 Cathedral City, CA 92234 Palm Springs, CA 92263
680 083 008
Rodolfo&Esmenia Plado
4356 E Camino San Miguel
Patin Springs, CA 92264
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 32613, FOR A ONE LOT
SUBDIVISION OF APPROXIMATELY 5.66 ACRES OF
LAND FOR 21 CONDOMINIUM UNITS, LOCATED NEAR
RAMON ROAD AND CAMINO PAROCELA, P ZONE,
SECTION 19, APN 680071004.
WHEREAS, Brown & Weiner (the "Applicant') has filed an application with the City
pursuant the Palm Springs Municipal Code Section 9.60 for a Tentative Tract Map for a
one lot subdivision of approximately 5.66 acres of land for 21 condominium units within
six professional office buildings located near Ramon Road and Camino Parocela, P
Zone, Section 19; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant has filed Tentative Tract Map 32613 with the City and has
paid the required filing fees; and
WHEREAS, said Tentative Tract Map was submitted to appropriate agencies as
required by the subdivision requirements of the Palm Springs Municipal Code, with the
request for their review, comments, and requirements; and
WHEREAS, notice of the public hearing of the Planning Commission of the City of Palm
Springs to consider Tentative Tract Map 32613, was given in accordance with applicable
law; and
WHEREAS, on November 24, 2004, a public hearing on the application for Tentative
Tract Map 32263 was held by the Planning Commission in accordance with applicable
law; and
WHEREAS, notice of the public hearing of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs to
consider Tentative Tract Map 32613, was given in accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, on January 5, 2005, a public hearing on the application for Tentative Tract
Map 32263 was held by the City Council in accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, the proposed subdivision, Tentative Tract Map 32613, is considered a
"project" pursuant to the terms of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), and
is categorically exempt from the provisions of CEQA per Section 15332 (In-Fill
Development Projects).
WHEREAS, the City Council has carefully reviewed and considered all of the evidence
presented in connection with the meeting on the Project, including but not limited to the
staff report, and all written and oral testimony presented.
THE CITY COUNCIL HEREBY FINDS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: Pursuant to CEQA, the City Council finds that, Tentative Tract Map 32613
is categorically exempt from environmental assessment per Section
15332 (In-Fill Development Projects) of the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA).
Section 2: Pursuant to Government Code Section 66473.5 the City Council finds that
the proposed subdivision and the provisions for its design and
improvement are compatible with the objectives, polices, and general
land uses and program provided in the City's General Plan and any
applicable specific plan.
Section 3: Pursuant to the Palm Springs Municipal Code Section 9.60, the City
Council finds that with the incorporation of those conditions attached in
Exhibit A:
a. The use applied for at the location set forth in the application is properly one for
which an business office complex is authorized by the City's Zoning Ordinance
and General Plan.
The proposed Tentative Tract Map application for a one lot subdivision of
approximately 5.66 acres and objectives of the City of Palm Springs General
Plan and is not detrimental to the existing uses specifically permitted in the zone
in which the proposed use is to be located.
b. The site is adequate in size and shape to accommodate said use, including
yards, setbacks, walls or fences, landscaping, and other features required in
order to adjust said use to those existing or permitted future uses of land in the
neighborhood.
The proposed one lot subdivision is approximately 5.66 acres of land. The
proposed subdivision will combine five lots into one. The proposed subdivision
will create one lot with 21 condominium buildings that will be adequate in size
and shape to permit future land uses.
C. 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.
Access will be from Paseo Dorotea and Calle Santa Cruz. The common
driveway would be privately maintained as well as the landscaped areas around
the development.
d. 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.
The proposed subdivision is consistent with good development practices and
would be beneficial to development in the vicinity.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, based upon the foregoing, the City Council
hereby approves Tentative Tract Map 32613, subject to those conditions set forth in the
attached Exhibit A, which are to be satisfied prior to the issuance of a Certificate of
Occupancy unless otherwise specified.
ADOPTED this 5th day of January, 2005.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTENTIONS:
ATTEST: CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
City Clerk City Manager
Reviewed and Approved as to Form:
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
TTM 322613
DESERT SPRINGS PROFESSIONAL OFFICE PARK
NEAR RAMON ROAD AND CAMINO PAROCELA
JANUARY 5, 2005
Before final acceptance of the project, all conditions listed below shall be completed to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer, the Director of Planning, 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 SPECIFIC CONDITIONS
ADMINISTRATIVE
1. The proposed development of the premises shall conform to all applicable regulations of the
Palm Springs Zoning Ordinance, Municipal Code, or any other City Codes, ordinances and
resolutions which supplement the zoning district regulations.
2. 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
TTM 322613. 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 judgement or failure to appeal, shall not cause a waiver of the indemnification rights
herein.
3. That the property owner(s) and successors and assignees in interest shall maintain and repair
the improvements including and without limitation 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. \ 0Q C,
4. 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 feeing being 112% for
commercial projects or 1/4% for residential projects with first $100,000 of total building permit
valuation For individual single-family units exempt. Should the public art be located on the
project site, said location shall be reviewed and approved by the Director of Planning Services
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.
CC&R's
5. The applicant prior to issuance of building permits shall submit a draft declaration of
covenants, conditions and restrictions ("CC&R's") to the Director of Planning Services for
approval in a form to be approved by the City Attorney, to be recorded prior to approval of a
final map. The CC&R's shall be enforceable by the City, shall not be amended without City
approval, shall require maintenance of all property in a good condition and in accordance
with all ordinances, and shall include the following special conditions: there shall be no
assigned parking
6. The applicant shall submit to the City of Palm Springs, a deposit in the amount of$2,000.00,
for the review of the CC&R's by the City Attorney. A $250 filing fee shall also be paid to the
City Planning Department for administrative review purposes.
CULTURAL RESOURCES
7. 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 ground surface.
8. A Native American Monitor shall be present during all ground-disturbing activities.
a) Experience has shown that there is always a possibility of buried cultural resources in a
project area. Given that, 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 Services and after the consultation the Director shall have the
authority to halt destructive construction and shall notify a Qualified Archaeologist to
investigate and, 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 and Zoning Department prior to final
inspection.
GENERAL CONDITIONS/CODE REQUIREMENTS
9. The appeal period for Case 32613, a Tentative Tract Map application is 15 calendar days
from the date of project approval.
10. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, a Fugitive Dust and Erosion Control Plan shall be
submitted and approved by the Building Official. Refer to Chapter 8.50 of the Municipal
Code for specific requirements.
11. The grading plan shall show the disposition of all cut and fill materials. Limits of site
disturbance shall be shown and all disturbed areas shall be fully restored or landscaped.
12. The grading plan shall show the disposition of all cut and fill materials. Limits of site
disturbance shall be shown and all disturbed areas shall be fully restored or landscaped.
13. All Conditions of Approval for Case 3.2563 shall be applied, if applicable.
14. There shall not be any assigned parking.
15. These are to be non-residential condominium units.
16. The applicant shall provide all tenants with Conditions of Approval of this project.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
17. Developer shall comply with Section II of Chapter 8.04 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT
18. Prior to any construction on-site, all appropriate permits must be secured.
FIRE
19. None
ENGINEERING
20. 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.
21. Before final acceptance of the project, all conditions listed below shall be completed to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer.
STREETS
22. Any improvements within the public right-of-way require a City of Palm Springs
Encroachment Permit.
EAST RAMON ROAD
23. Vehicular access rights to Ramon Road shall continue to be prohibited.
24. All broken or off grade street improvements shall be repaired or replaced.
PASEO DOROTEA
25. Construct a 26 feet wide minimum driveway approach in accordance with City of Palm
Springs Standard Drawing No. 201.
26. Dedicate an easement 4 feet wide along the back of the driveway approach for sidewalk
purposes.
27. All broken or off grade street improvements shall be repaired or replaced.
CAMINO PAROCELA
28. The proposed surface runoff of stormwater and nuisance water directly from the parking lot
to Camino Parocela, as shown on the proposed Conceptual Grading Plan, is prohibited.
On-site retention will be required. Refer to drainage requirements.
29. Vehicular access rights shall continue to be prohibited to Camino Parocela.
30. All broken or off grade street improvements shall be repaired or replaced.
CALLE SANTA CRUZ
31. Construct a 26 feet wide minimum driveway approach in accordance with City of Palm
Springs Standard Drawing No. 201.
32. The proposed surface runoff of stormwater and nuisance water directly from the parking lot
to Calle Santa Cruz, as shown on the proposed Conceptual Grading Plan, is prohibited. On-
site retention will be required. Refer to drainage requirements.
33. All broken or off grade street improvements shall be repaired or replaced.
SANITARY SEWER
34. All sanitary facilities shall be connected to the public sewer system. New laterals shall not be
connected at manholes.
35. In the event a sewer lateral is not connected from the public sewer main to each individual
building as proposed on the site plan, and an on-site private sewer system is proposed to
collect sewage from the development, sewer plans shall be submitted to the Engineering
Division for review and approval. Private on-site sewer mains shall conform to City sewer
design standards. A profile view of the on-site private sewer mains are not necessary
provided sufficient invert information is provided in the plan view, including elevations with
conflicting utility lines. Connection of the on-site private sewer system to the public sewer
main shall be connected as a lateral and not to an existing manhole or with a new manhole.
Plans for sewers other than the private mains, i.e. building sewers and laterals from the
buildings to the on-site private sewer mains, are subject to review and approval by the
Building Division.
GRADING
36. Submit a Precise Grading and Paving Plan prepared by a California registered Civil
Engineer to the Engineering Division for review and approval. The Precise Grading and
Paving Plan shall be approved by the City Engineer prior to issuance of a grading permit.
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 Elio Torrealba at AQMD at (909) 396-
3752, or at etorrealba@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.
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 a final approved conformed
copy of the Site Plan; a copy of current Title Report; a copy of Soils Report; and a copy of
the associated Hydrology Study/Report.
37. Drainage swales shall be provided adjacent to all curbs and sidewalks to keep nuisance
water from entering the public streets, roadways, or gutters.
38. A National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) stormwater permit, issued from
the California Regional Water Quality Control Board (Phone No. 760-346-7491) is required
for the proposed development. A copy of the executed permit shall be provided to the City
Engineer prior to approval of a Grading Plan.
39. In accordance with City of Palm Springs Municipal Code, Section 8.50.025 (c), the
developer shall post with the City a cash bond of two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) per
disturbed acre for mitigation measures for erosion/blowsand relating to this property and
development.
40. A 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 soils report shall be submitted to the Building Department and to the Engineering
Division prior to approval of the Grading Plan.
41. 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. The California Department of Food and Agriculture office is located at 73-710
Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert (Phone: 760-776-8208).
DRAINAGE
42. 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 hydrology study 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.
43. 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.
44. 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 per Resolution No. 15189. Fees shall
be paid prior to issuance of a building permit.
ON-SITE
45. The minimum pavement section for all on-site pavement shall be 2-1/2 inch asphalt concrete
pavement over 4-inch aggregate base with a minimum subgrade of 24 inches at 95%
relative compaction, or equal. 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.
GENERAL
46. 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.
47. All proposed utilities shall be installed underground.
48. All existing utilities shall be shown on the grading plans. The existing and proposed service
laterals shall be shown from the main line to the property line.
49. The original Precise Grading and Paving plan prepared for the proposed development and
approved by the City Engineer shall be documented with record drawing "as-built'
information and returned to the Engineering Division prior to issuance of a certificate of
occupancy. Any modifications or changes to approved Precise Grading and Paving plan
shall be submitted to the City Engineer for approval prior to construction.
50. Nothing shall be constructed or planted in the public right-of-way which does or will exceed
the height required to maintain an appropriate sight distance per City of Palm Springs
Zoning Code 93.02.00 D.
51. 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 per City of Palm Springs
Standard Drawing No. 904.
MAP
52. A Final 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 parcel and all lots created therefrom, and copies of record documents shall be
submitted with the Final Map to the Engineering Division as part of the review of the Map.
The Final Map shall be approved by the City Council prior to issuance of building permits.
53. In accordance with Government Code Section 66493 (f), an application for reapportionment
of the existing assessments related to Assessment District 155 and Assessment District 157
levied against the properties shall be performed at the expense of the property owner, or the
existing assessments shall be paid in full, prior to City Council approval of the Final Map.
54. Vehicular access rights to Ramon Road and Camino Parocela shall be prohibited, abutters
rights of access to Ramon Road and Camino Parocela as dedicated on Parcel Map 30868
shall remain.
TRAFFIC
55. A minimum of 48 inches of sidewalk clearance shall be provided around all above-ground
facilities for handicap accessibility. The developer shall provide same through dedication of
easement and/or widening of the sidewalk or shall be responsible for the relocation of all
existing impediments located on the East Ramon Road, Paseo Dorotea, Camino Parocela,
and Calle Santa Cruz frontages of the subject property.
56. Construction signing, lighting and barricading shall be provided for on all projects 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 State of California,
Department of Transportation, "Manual of Traffic Controls for Construction and Maintenance
Work Zones," dated 1996, or subsequent additions in force at the time of construction.
57. This property is subject to the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee, which shall be paid
prior to issuance of building permits.