HomeMy WebLinkAbout22318 - RESOLUTIONS - 7/30/2008 RESOLUTION NO. 22318
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A REQUEST
TO AMEND VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 34190 TO
RE-DESIGNATE CLOVELLY STREET FROM A PRIVATE
STREET TO A PUBLIC STREET FOR PALM SPRINGS
LLC, ON A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED CONDOMINIUM
MAP FOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 324; A
MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT OF UP TO A 118-UNIT
CONDOMINIUM PROJECT WITH 25,000 SQUARE FEET
OF RETAIL COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT ON A 4.1-
ACRE SITE LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF
NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE AND ALEJO ROAD.
WHEREAS, Palm Springs LLC, the "Applicant" has filed an application with the City
pursuant to Section 9.62.010 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code, to amend a
previously approved Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 34190; and
WHEREAS, notice of public hearing of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs to
consider the request to amend Vesting Tentative Tract Map 34190 was given in
accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, on July 30, 2008, a public hearing on the application was held by the City
Council in accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, the proposed project is considered a "project" pursuant to the terms of the
California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), and an Environmental Assessment was
prepared for this project and was distributed for public review and comments in
accordance with CEQA; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 66412.3 of the Subdivision Map Act, the City Council
has considered the effect of the proposed project on the housing needs of the region,
and has balanced these needs against the public service needs of residents and
available fiscal and environmental resources; and
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 OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS DOES HEREBY RESOLVE
AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: A Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) was completed in compliance
with CEQA, the State CEQA Guidelines, and the City's CEQA Guidelines.
The City Council found that with the incorporation of proposed mitigation
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measures, potentially significant environmental impacts resulting from this
project will be reduced to a level of insignificance. The City Council
independently reviewed and considered the information contained in the
MND prior to the approval of this Project and the MND reflects the City
Councils independent judgment and analysis.
Section 2: Pursuant to Section 66474 of the Subdivision Map Act, the City Council
makes the following findings:
a. The proposed Vesting Tentative Tract Map is consistent with all
applicable general and specific plans.
The Amended Vesting Tentative Tract Map will re-designate
Clovelly Street from private to public street; since the street will now
be publicly maintained, it is required that the previously approved
map be amended to reflect the change.
b. The design and improvements of the proposed Vesting Tentative
Tract Map are consistent with the zone in which the property is
located.
The design of the map is consistent with the allowable uses under
the Planned Development District for this property. The Planned
Development District allows for variations from zoning standards.
C. The site is physically suited for this type of development.
The site is flat and surrounded by existing development and City
streets. The construction of commercial and residential buildings on
the site is appropriate at this location.
d. The site is physically suited for the proposed density of development.
The site can accommodate the 118 units proposed. The zoning
designation for the property allows up to 29 units per acre, and the
project meets that density.
e. The design of the subdivision is not likely to cause environmental
damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish, wildlife, or their
habitats.
The Amended Vesting Tentative Tract Map and associated Planned
Development District have been reviewed under the California
Environmental Quality Act, and a Mitigated Negative Declaration was
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adopted. Mitigation measures have been included which will reduce
potential impacts to less than significant levels. The site has been
fully developed for many years, and does not include any natural
habitat. The project will therefore not damage or injure fish, wildlife
or their habitats.
f. The design of the subdivision or type of improvements is not likely to
cause serious public health problems.
The subdivision is designed to meet or exceed City standards. The
homes and commercial spaces will be required to meet or exceed
City building codes. The project will not cause 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 through or
use of the property within the proposed subdivision.
There are no known public easements or access across the subject
property, therefore the design of the subdivision will not conflict with
easements for access through or use of the property. Any utility
easements can be accommodated within the project design.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, based upon the foregoing, the City
Council takes the following actions:
• Approves the request by Palm Springs LLC, to amend Vesting Tentative Tract
Map 34190
• Re-designate Clovelly Street from a private street to a public street, subject to
the conditions contained in Exhibit A, which is attached hereto and made a
part of this resolution.
ADOPTED this 30"' day of July, 2008.
David H. Ready, n�ager
ATTEST:
aches 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. 22318 is a full, true and correct copy, and was duly adopted at an
adjourned meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs on the 30th day of
July, 2008, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember Hutcheson, Councilmember Mills, Councilmember
Weigel, Mayor Pro Tom Foat, and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
Z
?es Thompson, City ClerkPalm Springs, California /
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EXHIBIT A
Case No. 5.1091—PD-324, 3.2933 -- TTM 34190
Palm Springs LLC
Southeast corner of Alejo Road and North Palm Canyon Drive
('Port Lawrence')
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
July 30, 2008
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 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 Case 5.1091 PD-324 and 32933,
Tentative Tract Map 34190. 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
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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.
3. That the property owner(s) and successors and assignees in interest shall
maintain and repair the improvements including and without limitation sidewalks,
bikeways, parkways, 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 owners sole expense. This condition shall be included
in the recorded covenant agreement for the property if required by the City.
4. Pursuant to Fish and Game Code Section 711 A a filing fee of $64.00 is required.
This project has a de minimus impact on fish and wildlife, and a Certificate of Fee
Exemption shall be completed by the City and two copies filed with the County
Clerk. This application shall not be final until such fee is paid and the Certificate of
Fee Exemption is filed. Fee shall in the form of a money order or cashier's check
payable to Riverside County.
5. This project shall be subject to Chapters 2.24 and 3.37 of the Municipal Code
regarding public art. The project shall either provide public art or payment of an in
lieu fee. In the case of the in-lieu fee, the fee shall be based upon the total
building permit valuation as calculated pursuant to the valuation table in the
Uniform Building Code, the fee being 1/2% for commercial or industrial projects,
1/4% for new residential subdivisions, or 1/4% for new individual single-family
residential units constructed on a lot located in an existing subdivision 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-
6- Pursuant to Park Fee Ordinance No. 1632 and in accordance with Government
Code Section 66477 (Quimby Act), all residential development shall be required to
contribute to mitigate park and recreation impacts such that, prior to issuance of
residential building permits, a parkland fee or dedication shall be made.
Accordingly, all residential development shall be subject to parkland dedication
requirements and/or park improvement fees. The parkland mitigation amount shall
be based upon the cost to acquire and fully improve parkland. The applicant shall
submit a property appraisal to the Planning Services Department for the purposes
of calculating the Park Fee. The Park Fee payment and/or parkland dedication
shall be completed prior to the issuance of building permits.
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Environmental Assessment
7. The mitigation measures of the Initial Study shall apply to the proposed project.
The applicant shall submit a signed agreement that the mitigation measures will
be included in the Planning Commission consideration of the environmental
assessment. Mitigation measures are included in the Initial Study, and hereby
incorporated into these conditions by reference.
8. The developer shall reimburse the City for the Citys costs incurred in monitoring
the developer's compliance with the conditions of approval and mitigation
monitoring program, including, but not limited to inspections and review of
developers operations and activities for compliance with all applicable dust and
noise operations, and cultural resource mitigation. This condition of approval is
supplemental and in addition to normal building permit and public improvement
permits that may be required pursuant to the Palm Springs Municipal Code.
CC&R's
9. The applicant prior to issuance of building permits shall submit three (3) sets of 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 certificate of occupancy. The CC&Rs shall be
submitted with a list of the adopted conditions of approval and an indication of
where applicable conditions are addressed in the CC&Rs. The CC&R's shall be
enforceable by the City, shall not be amended without City approval, and shall
require maintenance of all property in a good condition and in accordance with all
ordinances.
10. The applicant shall submit to the City of Palm Springs, a deposit in the amount of
$2000, for the review of the CC&R's by the City Attorney. A filing fee, in
accordance with the fee schedule adopted by the City Council, shall also be paid
to the City Planning Services Department for administrative review purposes.
Final Design
11. Final landscaping, irrigation, exterior lighting, and fencing plans shall be
submitted for approval by the Department of Planning Services, prior to issuance
of a building permit. Landscape plans shall be approved by the Riverside County
Agricultural Commissioner's Office prior to submittal. All landscaping located
within the public right of way or within community facilities districts must be
approved by the Public Works Director and the Director of Parks and Recreation.
12. The final development plans shall be submitted in accordance with Section
94.03.00 of the Zoning Ordinance. Final development plans shall include site
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plans, building elevations, floor plans, roof plans, grading plans, landscape plans,
irrigation plans, exterior lighting plans, sign program, mitigation monitoring
program, site cross sections, property development standards and other such
documents as required by the Planning Commission. Final development plans
shall be submitted within two (2) years of the approval of the tentative tract map.
13. An exterior lighting plan in accordance with Zoning Ordinance Section 93.21.00,
Outdoor Lighting Standards, shall be submitted for review and approval by the
Director of Planning Services prior to the issuance of building permits.
Manufacturer's cut sheets of all exterior lighting on the building and in the
landscaping shall be submitted for approval prior to issuance of a building permit.
If lights are proposed to be mounted on buildings, down-lights shall be utilized.
No lighting of the hillside is permitted.
General Conditions/Code Requirements
14. The project is subject to the City of Palm Springs Water Efficient Landscape
Ordinance. The applicant shall submit an application for Final Landscape
Document Package to the Director of Planning Services for review and approval
prior to the issuance of a building permit. Refer to Chapter 8.60 of the Municipal
Code for specific requirements.
15. 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.
16. 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.
17. Separate architectural approval and permits shall be required for all signs. A
detailed sign program shall be submitted for review and approval by the Planning
Commission prior to issuance of building permits.
18. All materials on the flat portions of the roofs shall be earth tone in color.
19. All roof mounted mechanical equipment shall be screened from all possible
vantage points both existing and future per Section 93.03.00 of the Zoning
Ordinance. The screening shall be considered as an element of the overall
design and must blend with the architectural design of the building(s). The
exterior elevations and roof plans of the buildings shall indicate any fixtures or
equipment to be located on the roof of the building, the equipment heights, and
type of screening. Parapets shall be at least 6" above the equipment for the
purpose of screening.
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20. No exterior downspouts shall be permitted on any facade on the proposed
building(s) which are visible from adjacent streets or residential and commercial
areas.
21. Perimeter walls shall be designed, installed and maintained in compliance with
the corner cutback requirements as required in Section 93.02.00.D.
22. The design, height, texture and color of building(s), fences and walls shall be
submitted for review and approval prior to issuance of building permits.
23. The street address numbering/lettering shall not exceed eight inches in height.
24. Construction of any residential unit shall meet minimum soundproofing
requirements prescribed pursuant to Section 1092 and related sections of Title
25 of the California Administrative Code. Compliance shall be demonstrated to
the satisfaction of the Director of Building and Safety.
25. Prior to the issuance of building permits, locations of all telephone and electrical
boxes must be indicated on the building plans and must be completely screened
and located in the interior of the building.
26. Modified architectural and landscaping designs shall be reviewed by the
Architectural Advisory Committee prior to City Council action on the project.
27. Parallel parking stalls on Clovelly shall be modified to provide a length of 24 feet
per space, as required by Section 9306.
28. Assigned parking spaces shall be dedicated to each residential unit in the
parking garage. Tandem parking spaces shall be assigned to the same unit as
the standard parking space in front of or behind it. These requirements shall be
included in the CC&Rs for the project.
29. The underground commercial parking area shall be revised to delete the tandem
parking, providing 80 single-loaded vehicle parking spaces. Tandem spaces may
be re-introduced for restaurant or other uses which require additional parking,
subject to approval by the Director of Parking Services of a parking management
plan which shall minimize patron, employees or other parking conflicts.
30. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall provide or contribute a
public benefit to the City in a form or amount as determined by the City Council
as part of the Councils decision regarding the project.
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Engineering Division
STREETS
31_ Any improvements within the public right-of-way require a City of Palm Springs
Encroachment Permit.
32. Submit street improvement plans prepared by a California Registered Civil
Engineer to the Engineering Division. The plans shall be approved by the City
Engineer prior to issuance of any building permits.
PALM CANYON DRIVE
33. All existing decorative street improvements, landscaping, and lighting
improvements shall be protected in place, except removals approved by the City
Engineer. The applicant shall be responsible for the repair, removal and
replacement of existing improvements damaged as a result of the construction of
this project, as directed by the City Engineer.
33A. The applicant shall obtain specific approvals for alternative decorative
streetscape improvements along Palm Canyon Drive, including but not limited to:
alternative decorative pavers in a pattern inconsistent with the established
pattern along Palm Canyon Drive: circular tree wells in lieu of octagonal tree
wells; lighting and electrical system; and landscape palette along the Palm
Canyon Drive frontage. The applicant shall clearly specify the requested
alternative streetscape design as part of the Final Development Plan approval by
the Planning Commission. The applicant shall be required to enter into an
Encroachment Agreement for all alternative decorative streetscape
improvements, which shall be privately maintained by a Home Owners
Association.
34_ Remove the existing driveway approaches and replace with new street
improvements (curb and gutter, and sidewalk) to match existing street
improvements, in accordance with applicable City standards. Existing decorative
concrete pavers shall be removed and salvaged to the City Corporation Yard, or
reused in replaced street improvements. New sidewalk shall be constructed of
decorative concrete pavers to match existing.
35. Remove the existing street improvements as necessary to construct a 24 feet
wide new street intersection with the centerline of the new street intersection
located approximately 120 feet north of the south property line. The new street
intersection shall be constructed with 25 feet radius curb returns and spandrels,
and a 6 feet wide cross-gutter, in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard
Drawing No. 200 and 206. Any removal or relocation of existing landscaping,
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irrigation, electrical and lighting improvements shall be coordinated with the City
Engineer prior to removal or relocation. Existing decorative concrete pavers shall
be removed and salvaged to the City Corporation Yard, or reused in replaced
street improvements. Access shall be limited to left-turn ingress only.
36. Construct a Type A curb ramp meeting current California State Accessibility
standards on either side of the new street intersection in accordance with City of
Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 212. The curb ramps shall be constructed
of colored Portland cement concrete to match existing decorative street
improvements.
37. Construct a new decorative landscape planter to match existing planters along
Palm Canyon Drive, on either side of the new street intersection. The applicant
shall furnish and install new Washingtonia filifera palm trees within each new
decorative landscape planter. The palm trees shall have a trunk height and
diameter equal to other palm trees along the project frontage, as approved by the
City Engineer. Irrigation, electrical and lighting improvements for the new palm
trees shall be connected to the existing systems, as required by the City
Engineer.
38. New palm trees shall be guaranteed for a period of 90 days from the date of
acceptance by the City Engineer. Any palm trees that fail during the 90-day
landscape maintenance period shall be replaced with a new palm tree of similar
trunk height and diameter to the satisfaction of the City Engineer, and shall be
subject to a subsequent 90-day landscape maintenance period.
39. All broken or off grade street improvements shall be repaired or replaced.
INDIAN CANYON DRIVE
40. Dedicate additional right-of-way to provide the ultimate half street right-of-way
width of 50 feet along the entire frontage.
41. All existing street improvements and palm trees shall be protected in place,
except as otherwise required by the City Engineer. The applicant shall be
responsible for the repair, removal and replacement of existing improvements
damaged as a result of the construction of this project, as directed by the City
Engineer.
42. Remove the existing driveway approaches and replace with new street
improvements (curb and gutter, and sidewalk) to match existing street
improvements, in accordance with applicable City standards.
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43. Remove the existing curb and gutter located approximately 32 feet west of
centerline, and construct a new curb and gutter located 24 feet west of centerline
with adjacent sidewalk, where proposed curb "pop-outs' are proposed, in
accordance with applicable City standards.
44. Remove the existing street improvements as necessary to construct an
approximately 86 feet wide driveway approach for the northerly access point with
the centerline of the driveway approach located approximately 290 feet south of
the centerline of Alejo Road. The driveway approach shall be constructed in
accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 205. Any removal
or relocation of existing landscaping and irrigation improvements shall be
coordinated with the City Engineer prior to removal or relocation. Access shall
be limited to left-turn ingress and egress only.
45. Remove the existing street improvements as necessary to construct a 24 feet
wide new street intersection for the southerly access point with the centerline of
the new street intersection located approximately 95 feet north of the south
property line. The new street intersection shall be constructed with 25 feet radius
curb returns and spandrels, and a 6 feet wide cross-gutter, in accordance with
City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 200 and 206. Any removal or
relocation of existing landscaping and irrigation improvements shall be
coordinated with the City Engineer prior to removal or relocation. Access shall
be limited to left-turn egress only.
46. Construct a Type A curb ramp meeting current California State Accessibility
standards on each side of the driveway approach and new street intersection, in
accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 212.
47. An application for an Encroachment Agreement shall be made through the
Engineering Division to allow construction of decorative paving within the public
right-of-way of Indian Canyon Drive. An application for the Encroachment
Agreement shall be approved prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
48. Remove and reconstruct the decorative pedestrian crosswalk across Indian
Canyon Drive at Alejo Road, as necessary to align with the new curb ramp to be
located at the southwest corner of the intersection.
49. All broken or off grade street improvements shall be repaired or replaced.
ALEJO ROAD
50. Dedicate additional right-of-way to provide the ultimate half street right-of-way
width of 50 feet along the frontage (where required).
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51. Remove the existing curb and gutter located 32 feet south of centerline, and
construct an 8 inch curb and gutter located 38 feet south of centerline along the
frontage (where required), with a 25 feet radius curb return and spandrel at the
southwest corner of the intersection of Alejo Road and Indian Canyon Drive, in
accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 200 and 206.
52. Remove the existing catch basin and reconstruct a new catch basin and extend
the existing storm drain connector pipe in accordance with Riverside County
Flood Control standards and requirements, as necessary to relocate the existing
curb and gutter along Alejo Road.
53. Remove the existing driveway approaches and replace with new street
improvements (curb and gutter, and sidewalk) to match existing street
improvements, in accordance with applicable City standards.
54. Remove the existing street improvements as necessary to construct a minimum
24 feet wide driveway approach for the primary access point with the centerline
of the driveway approach located approximately 140 feet east of the centerline of
Palm Canyon Drive. The driveway approach shall be constructed in accordance
with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 205. Access shall be limited to
right-turn ingress and egress only.
55. Construct a Type A curb ramp meeting current California State Accessibility
standards on each side of the driveway approach in accordance with City of
Palm Springs Standard Drawing No_ 212,
56. Construct a sidewalk from back of curb to property line along the entire frontage
in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 210.
57. Remove the existing curb ramp and construct a Type A curb ramp meeting
current California State Accessibility standards at the southwest corner of the
intersection of Alejo Road and Indian Canyon Drive, in accordance with City of
Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 212.
58. Construct a 4 feet wide raised, decorative median island from Palm Canyon
Drive to Indian Canyon Drive. The raised, decorative median shall follow the
general alignment of the existing centerline striping. The interior of the median
shall be constructed with decorative stamped concrete.
59. Construct pavement with a minimum pavement section of 5 inches asphalt
concrete pavement over 4 inches crushed miscellaneous base with a minimum
subgrade of 24 inches at 95% relative compaction, or equal, from edge of
proposed gutter to clean sawcut edge of pavement along the frontage (where
required) in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No_ 110 and
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340, 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.
60. All broken or off grade street improvements shall be repaired or replaced.
CLOVELLY ROAD
60A. Dedicate full street right-of-way varying from 52 feet to 63 feet as shown on the
approved site plan, together with property line - comer cut backs at each
intersection, as required by the City Engineer.
60B. Clovelly Lane shall be constructed with concrete curb, gutters and sidewalk in
accordance with applicable City standards, as approved by the City Engineer.
Portions of sidewalk along Clovelly Lane constructed with decorative concrete
pavers. The applicant shall be required to enter into an Encroachment
Agreement for all alternative decorative streetscape improvements, which shall
be privately maintained bV a Home Owners Association.
60C. Clovelly Lane shall be constructed with a_decorative concrete paver section
equivalent to 2'/z inches asphalt concrete pavement over 4 inches crushed
miscellaneous base with a_minimum_ subgrade_of 24 inches at 95% relative
compaction, similar to the streetscape design constructed on Andreas Road
between Palm Canyon Drive and Indian Canyon Drive. If an alternative
decorative_concrete paver is used, the applicant shall be required to enter into an
Encroachment Agreement for all alternative decorative streetscape
improvements, which shall be privately maintained by a Home Owners
Association.
60D. Clovelly Lane shall be limited to one-way access only, with access directed from
Palm Canyon Drive to Indian Cannon Drive, similar to access restrictions
imposed on Andreas Road between Palm Canyon Drive, a.nd, Indian Canyon
Drive. Two-way access on Clovelly Lane is prohibited.
60E. Parking shall be restricted along Clovelly Lane as necessary to maintain a
minimum 20 feet wide clear one-way travel waV, except for designated parking
spaces and parking bays. Regulatory Type R26 "No Parkind' signs or red curb
shall be installed along Clovelly Lane as necessary to enforce parking
restrictions.
ON-SITE
61. All on-site two-way parking garage ramps and drive aisles shall be a minimum of
24 feet wide.
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62. An accessible pedestrian path of travel shall be provided throughout the
development, as may be required by applicable state and federal laws. An
accessible path of travel shall be constructed of Portland cement concrete,
unless alternative materials meeting state and federal accessibility standards is
approved by the City Engineer.
SANITARY SEWER
63. All sanitary facilities shall be connected to the public sewer system. Existing
sewer service laterals to the property may be used for new sanitary facilities.
New laterals shall not be connected at manholes.
64. All on-site sewer systems shall be privately maintained by a Home Owners
Association (HOA). Provisions for maintenance of the on-site sewer system
acceptable to the City Engineer shall be included in the Covenants, Conditions
and Restrictions (CC&Rs) required for this project.
GRADING
65. Submit a Precise Grading and Paving Plan prepared by a California registered
civil engineer to the Engineering Division for review and approval. 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 applicants 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 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. The Precise Grading and Paving Plan shall be approved by
the City Engineer prior to issuance of grading permit.
a. The first submittal of the Precise Grading and Paving Plan shall include the
following information: a copy of final approved conformed copy of Conditions
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of Approval; a copy of a final approved conformed copy of the Tentative Tract
Map; a copy of current Title Report; a copy of Soils Report; and a copy of the
Water Quality Management Plan.
65B. 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 around to
resist wind loading_
65C. 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, unless otherwise allowed by the City Engineer.
65D. Prior to approval of a Grading Plan, the applicant shall obtain written approval to
proceed with construction from the Aqua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians,
Tribal Historic Preservation Officer or Tribal Archaeologist. The applicant shall
contact the Tribal Historic Preservation Officer, Richard Begat', or the Tribal
Archaeologist, Patty Tuck at (760) 325-3400, 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.
66. Notice of Intent to comply with Statewide General Construction Stormwater
Permit (Water Quality Order 99-08-DWQ as modified December 2. 2002) is
required for the proposed development via the California Regional Water Quality
Control Board (Phone No. (760) 346-7491). 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_permit.
67. In accordance with City of Palm Springs Municipal Code, Section 8.50.025 (c),
the applicant 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.
68. 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
Engineering Division with the first submittal of a grading plan.
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69. 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 Las
Angeles Counties' (RIFA Form CA-1) prior to approval of the Rough 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
70. This project may be required to install measures in accordance with applicable
National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Best Management
Practices (BMPs) 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 stormwater runoff, may 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 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. If required, 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.
71. A Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) shall be submitted to and approved
by the City Engineer prior to issuance of a grading permit. The WQMP shall
address the implementation of operational Best Management Practices (BMPs)
necessary to accommodate nuisance water and storm water runoff from within
the underground parking garage and the on-site private drive aisles. Direct
release of nuisance water to adjacent public streets is prohibited. Construction of
operational BMPs shall be incorporated into the Precise Grading and Paving
Plan.
GENERAL
72. 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
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required by and at the discretion of the City Engineer, including additional
pavement repairs to pavement repairs made by utility companies for utilities
installed for the benefit of the proposed development (i.e. Desert Water Agency,
Southern California Edison, Southern California Gas Company, Time Warner,
Verizon, etc.). Multiple excavations, trenches, and other street cuts within
existing asphalt concrete pavement of off-site streets required by the proposed
development may require complete grinding and asphalt concrete overlay of the
affected off-site streets, at the discretion of the City Engineer. The pavement
condition of the existing off-site streets shall be returned to a condition equal to or
better than existed prior to construction of the proposed development.
73. All proposed utility lines shall be installed underground.
74. All existing utilities shall be shown on the improvement plans required for the
project. The existing and proposed service laterals shall be shown from the main
line to the property line.
75. 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 (Auto CAD 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.
76, The original improvement plans 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 final
certificate of occupancy. Any modifications or changes to approved improvement
plans shall be submitted to the City Engineer for approval prior to construction.
77, Contact Whitewater Mutual Water Company to determine impacts to any existing
water lines and other facilities that may be located within the property. Make
appropriate arrangements to protect in place or relocate any existing Whitewater
Mutual Water Company facilities that are impacted by the development. A letter
of approval for relocated or adjusted facilities from Whitewater Mutual Water
Company shall be submitted to the Engineering Division prior to issuance of a
grading permit.
78. Nothing shall be constructed or planted in the corner 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.
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79. 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
80. 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 parcels 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.
81. A copy of draft Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs) shall be
submitted to the City Attorney for review and approval for any restrictions related
to the Engineering Division's recommendations. The CC&Rs shall be approved
by the City Attorney prior to approval of the Final Map.
82. In accordance with Section 66434 (g) of the Government Code, the easterly 10
feet of public right-of-way for Palm Canyon Drive adjacent to a portion of the
parcel currently identified by Assessor's Parcel Number (APN) 513 081 006,
generally described as the westerly 10 feet of the northerly 100 feet of Lot 4,
Block 24, of Palm Springs Townsite, as shown in on map filed in Book 9, Page
432 (records of San Diego County), excluding any portion required for public
right-of-way for Clovelly Lane, may be abandoned upon the filing of a Final Map
identifying the abandonment of the right-of-way granted to the City of Palm
Springs. Prior to approval of a Final Map, the applicant shall coordinate with
each public utility company and determine specific requirements as to the
abandonment and/or relocation of existing underground utilities that may exist
within that portion of the public right-of-way to be abandoned. Prior to approval
of a Final Map, the applicant shall provide the City Engineer a letter of approval
regarding the proposed abandonment of a portion of public right-of-way for Palm
Canyon Drive from each public utility agency.
83. Upon approval of a final map, the final map shall be provided to the City in G.I.S.
digital format, consistent with the "Guidelines for G.I.S. Digital Submission' from
the Riverside County Transportation and Land Management Agency." G.I.S.
digital information shall consist of the following data: California Coordinate
System, CCS83 Zone 6 (in U.S. feet); monuments (ASCII drawing exchange file);
lot lines, rights-of-way, and centerlines shown as continuous lines; full map
annotation consistent with annotation shown on the map; map number; and map
file name. G.I.S. data format shall be provided on a CDROM/DVD containing the
following: ArcGIS Geodatabase, ArcView Shapefile, Arclnfo Coverage or
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Exchange file (e00), DWG (AutoCAD 2004 drawing file), DGN (Microstation
drawing file), DXF (AutoCAD ASCII drawing exchange file) ), and PDF (Adobe
Acrobat 6.0 or greater) formats. Variations of the type and format of G.I.S. digital
data to be submitted to the City may be authorized, upon prior approval of the
City Engineer.
TRAFFIC
84. As determined by the Rael Development Traffic Impact Study submitted by RK
Engineering Group, Inc. (as amended on 7/12/06), the following mitigation
measures will be required:
a. Pay a fair share contribution determined as 7.7% (or $15,400) for the
future installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Indian Canyon
Drive and Tamarisk Road. The applicant shall pay the fair share
contribution prior to approval of a final map.
b. Install a 24 inch stop sign, stop bar, and"STOP'legend for traffic exiting the
development at all project access points, in accordance with City of Palm
Springs Standard Drawing Nos. 620-625.
c. The project access point on Alejo Road is restricted to right-turn ingress
and egress only; install traffic striping and signage improvements to
implement the access restrictions as required by the City Engineer.
d. The project access point on Palm Canyon Drive is restricted to left-tum
ingress only. The northerly project access point on Indian Canyon Drive is
restricted to left-turn ingress and egress only; the southerly protect access
point on Indian Canyon Drive is restricted to left-turn egress only: install
traffic striping and signage improvements to implement the access
restrictions as required by the City Engineer.
e. Install a traffic signage on Clovelly lane between Palm Canyon Drive and
Indian Canyon Drive as necessary to implement one-way access
restrictions, as required by the City Engineer.
85. Relocate and modify the existing traffic signal at the intersection of Indian
Canyon Drive and Alejo Road, in conjunction with the associated street
improvements at the southwest comer of the intersection. 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 relocated and operational prior to issuance of a Certificate
of Occupancy, unless otherwise allowed by the City Engineer.
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86. Revise the traffic striping on Alejo Road to accommodate construction of the four
feet wide median, as required by the City Engineer_ Submit traffic striping and
signage plans prepared by a California registered Civil Engineer or Traffic
Engineer for review and approval by the City Engineer.
87. 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.
88. A minimum of 48 inches of clearance for handicap accessibility shall be provided
on public sidewalks or pedestrian paths of travel within the development_
Minimum clearance on public sidewalks or pedestrian paths of travel shall be
provided by either an additional dedication of a sidewalk easement (if necessary)
and widening of the sidewalk, or by the relocation of any obstructions within the
public sidewalk along the Palm Canyon Drive, Indian Canyon Drive, and Alejo
Road frontages of the subject property.
89. 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.
90. 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.
91. This property is subject to the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee which shall
be paid prior to issuance of building permit.
Waste Disposal
92. Trash cans shall be screened from view and kept within fifty (60) feet of the
street.
Police Department
93. Developer shall comply with Article II of Chapter 8.04 of the Palm Springs
Municipal Code.
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Building Department
94. Prior to any construction on-site, all appropriate permits must be secured.
Fire
95. Premises Identification: Approved numbers or addresses shall be provided for all
new and existing buildings in such a position as to be plainly visible and legible
from the street or road fronting the property. (901.4.4 CFC) Show location of
address on plan elevation view. Show requirement and dimensions of numbers
in plan notes. Numbers shall be a minimum 4 inches, and of contrasting color to
the background.
96. Public Safety CFD: The Project will bring a significant number of additional
residents to the community. The Citys existing public safety and recreation
services, including police protection, criminal justice, fire protection and
suppression, ambulance, paramedic, and other safety services and recreation,
library, cultural services are near capacity. Accordingly, the City may determine
to form a Community Services District under the authority of Government Code
Section 53311 et seq, or other appropriate statutory or municipal authority.
Developer agrees to support the formation of such assessment district and shall
waive any right to protest, provided that the amount of such assessment shall be
established through appropriate study and shall not exceed $500 annually with a
consumer price index escalator. The district shall be formed prior to sale of any
lots or a covenant agreement shall be recorded against each parcel, permitting
incorporation of the parcel in the district.
97. Radio Communications: The building will include all necessary wiring and
antennas required for the"Built-in Radio Amplification Systerrf. This requirement
is necessary for the fire department radio communications within the building"G.
98. Automatic Fire Sprinklers: An approved, automatic Fire Sprinkler System is
required for this development.
99. Trash Container Protection: If trash container space is within 5 feet of a building
wall provide information on the type and size of trash container to be stored
there. If it is a dumpster with a capacity of 1.5 cubic yards or greater, then the
container must be protected by an approved automatic fire sprinkler. (1103.2.2
CFC)
100. Exterior soffits/canopies: Roofs or canopies must be protected with fire
sprinklers if they are more than 4 feet wide unless the entire assembly is non-
combustible. (5-13.8 NFPA 13 1999) Any exterior fire sprinklers require
approval of the Planning Department.
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101. Standpipe System: An approved standpipe system is required for the multi-story
residential buildings. Standpipe system will be a wet system. (CBC 904.5.2)
102. Plot Plan: Prior to completion of the project, a 85x1 T'plot plan and an electronic
CAD version shall be provided to the fire department. This shall clearly show all
access points, fire hydrants, knox box locations, fire department connections, unit
identifiers, main electrical panel locations, sprinkler riser and fire alarm locations.
Large projects may require more than one page.
103. 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 FDCs shall have KNOX
locking protective caps. Contact the fire prevention secretary at 760-323-8186
for a KNOX application form.
104. 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.
105. Valve and water-flow monitoring: All valves controlling the fire sprinkler system
water supply, and all water-flow switches, shall be electrically monitored where
the number of sprinklers is one hundred or more. (Twenty or more in Group I,
Divisions 1.1 and 12 occupancies.) (904.3.1 CBC) All control valves must be
locked in the open position.
106. Fire Extinguisher Requirements: 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. (1002.1 CFC)
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 near an exit door.
107. Fire Alarm System: Fire Alarm System required. Installation shall comply with
the requirements of NFPA 72,
108. Smoke Detector Installation: Provide Smoke Detectors. Detectors shall receive
their primary power from the building wiring, and shall be equipped with a battery
backup. (310.9.1.3 CBC)
10g. Residential Smoke Detector Installation: Provide Residential Smoke Detectors.
Detectors shall receive their primary power from the building wiring, and shall be
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equipped with a battery backup. (310.9.1.3 CBC) In new construction, detectors
shall be interconnected so that operation of any smoke detector causes the
alarm in all smoke detectors within the dwelling to sound. (2-2.2.1 NFPA 72)
Provide a note on the plans showing this requirement
110. Audible Water Flow Alarms: An approved audible sprinkler flow alarm (Wheelock
horn/strobe # MT4-115-WH-VFR with WBB back box or equal) shall be provided
on the exterior of the building in an approved location. An approved audible
sprinkler flow alarm (Wheelock horn/strobe # MT4-115-WH-VFR with WBB back
box or equal) to alert the occupants shall be provided in the interior of the
building in a normally occupied location. (904.3.2 CBC)
111. Audible Residential Water Flow Alarms: An approved audible sprinkler flow
alarm (Wheelock horn/strobe # MT4-115-WH-VFR with WBB back box or equal)
shall be provided on the exterior of the building in an approved location. An
approved audible sprinkler flow alarm (FIREX # 0498 accessory module
connected to multi-station FIREX smoke detectors or equal per dwelling and fire
sprinkler flow switch) to alert the occupants shall be provided in the interior of the
building in a normally occupied location. (904.3.2 CBC)
112. Commercial Cooking Hood & Duct Systems for proposed restaurants:
113. Ventilating Hood & Duct System: A ventilating hood and duct system shall be
provided for commercial-type food heat-processing equipment that produces
grease-laden vapors. (1005.1 CFC)
114. Fire extinguishing system required: Approved automatic fire extinguishing
systems shall be provided for the protection of commercial type cooking
equipment. (1005.2.1 CFC)
115. Hood & Duct Fire Protection System Coverage: The automatic fire extinguishing
system used to protect ventilating hoods and ducts and cooking appliances shall
be installed to include cooking surfaces, deep fat fryers, griddles, upright broilers,
char broilers, range tops, and grills. Protection shall also be provided for the
enclosed plenum space within the hood above filters and exhaust ducts serving
the hood. (1005.2.3.1 CFC)
116. Hood & Duct Fire Protection System plan submittal: The contractor should
submit fire extinguishing system plans as soon as possible. Submittal shall
include manufacturer's data/cut sheets and listings with expiration dates on all
equipment and materials used.
117. Portable Fire Extinguishers for Food Processing Equipment: In addition to the
fixed system, a fire extinguisher listed and labeled for Class K fires shall be
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installed within 30 feet of commercial food heat processing equipment, as
measured along an unobstructed path of travel. (1005.2.7 CFC) The preferred
location is near the exit from the cooking equipment area. Show proposed
location on the plans.
118. Automatic Power and Fuel Shutoffs: The automatic fire extinguishing system
shall be interconnected to the fuel or current supply for cooking equipment. The
interconnection shall shut off all cooking equipment and electrical receptacles
which are located under the hood when the system is actuated. (1005,2.4.1 CFC)
119. Systems Testing: The hood and duct fire extinguishing system shall be function
tested prior to final acceptance. Call the fire prevention secretary at 760-323-
8186 for an inspection appointment.
120. Elevator Stretcher Requirement: At least one elevator 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 76 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. (3003.5a CBC) Note: Two elevators meeting the
stretcher requirement required for building"C: One located on the West side and
one located on the East side.
121. Elevator Recall: The elevator(s) designated the medical emergency elevator(s)
shall be equipped with a key switch to recall the elevator nonstop to the main
floor. (3003.5.4a CBC)
122. Elevator Designation: Medical emergency elevators shall be identified by the
international symbol (Star of Life) for emergency medical services. The symbol
shall be not less than 3 inches in size. A symbol shall be permanently attached
to each side of the hoistway door frame on the portion of the frame at right
angles to the hallway or landing area. Each symbol shall be not less than 78
inches and not more than 84 inches above the floor level at the threshold.
(3003.6a CBC)
123. Elevator Smoke Detection Recall: When the elevator vertical travel is 25 feet or
more, each associated elevator lobby or entrance area and associated machine
rooms shall be provided with an approved, listed smoke detector for elevator
recall purposes only. (3003.2 CBC)
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124. Elevator Emergency Devices for Summoning Assistance: Add a note to the
plans indicating that emergency devices for summoning assistance shall be
provided per 3003.4.18 CBC
125. Fire Department Access: Fire Department Access Roads shall be provided and
maintained in accordance with Sections 901 and 902 CFC. (902.1 CFC)
• Minimum Access Road Dimensions:
1. Private streets shall have a minimum width of at least 20 feet, pursuant to
California Fire Code 902.1 however, a greater width for private streets may be
required by the City engineer to address traffic engineering, parking, and other
issues. The Palm Springs Fire Department requirements for two-way private
streets, is a minimum width of 24 feet, unless otherwise allowed by the City
engineer. No parking shall be allowed in either side of the roadway.
126. Access: Fire department access roads shall be provided so that no portion of the
exterior wall of the first floor of any building will be more than 159 from such
roads. CFC 902.2.1
127. Road Design or parking lot surface: 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. (902.2.2.2 CFC) The minimum inside turning
radius is 30 feet, with an outside radius of 45 feet.
128. Vertical Clearance for Underground Parking: Palm Springs fire apparatus require
an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 8 feet 6 inches. (902.22.1
CFC)
129. Smoke Evacuation System for underground parking: Provide manual override
system on the HVAC in the garage area for smoke evacuation
130. Fire Dampers: Fire Dampers shall be provided where air ducts penetrate fire-
rated walls or ceilings.
131. Dampers and Detectors: Smoke Dampers and Activating Smoke and/or Heat
Detectors shall be in accordance with the 2001 CBC and must be installed
separately from the Fire Alarm System. The signals for these devices shall not be
included with any fire alarm or water flow signal. These devices may be tied into
the Fire Alarm Control Panel for annunciation purposes only.
132. Fire Apparatus Grade requirements: The gradient of fire apparatus access roads
shall not exceed 12% to the subterranean parking. (902.2.2.6 CFC)
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133. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall prepare and obtain
approval of a rescue operation plan. Approval shall be sought from the Palm
Springs Fire Department,
134. Access Gates: Fire/Police/Ambulance access gates shall be at least 14 in width
when in the open position and equipped with a Knox (emergency access) key
switch. A Knox key operated switch shall be installed at every automatic gate.
Show location of switch on plan. Show requirement in plan notes for
subterranean parking areas.
135. Location of Knox boxes: A Knox box shall be installed at every locked gate.
Boxes shall be mounted at 6 feet above grade. Show location of boxes on plan
elevation views. Show requirement in plan notes.
136. Knox (emergency access) key switch: A Knox key operated switch shall be
installed at every automatic gate. Show location of switch on plan. Show
requirement in plan notes.
137. Water Supply: The water supply and location/s of fire hydrants must be
approved prior to any work being performed on the job site. (903.1 CFC)
138. Fire Hydrant & FDC Location: A 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.
139. Operational Fire Hydrants: An operational fire hydrant(s) shall be installed within
25Q of all combustible construction. No landscape planting, walls, or fencing is
permitted within 3 feet of fire hydrants, except groundcover plantings. (1001.7.2
CFC)
140. Fire Flow: Fire flow for this project is estimated to be 2000 GPM
141. Fencing Required: 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. (8.04.260 PSMC)
142. Building or Complex Cate Locking Devices: Locked gate(s) shall be equipped
with a Knox key switch device or Key box. Boxes shall be mounted at 6 feet
above grade. Contact the Fire Department at 760-323-8186 for a Knox
application form. (902.4 CFC)
END OF CONDITIONS