HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 2815' PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.2815
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM
DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A NOTICE OF EXEMPTION UNDER
THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) AND
APPROVING A PRECISE PLAN (PP) FOR MODIFICATIONS TO THE
LIVING DESERT ZOO AND GARDENS, INCLUDING EXPANDING
EXISTING ON -SITE PARKING, CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE -STORY
FACILITIES BUILDING, TWO (2) SINGLE -STORY STORAGE BUILDINGS,
A PRIVATE DRIVE AISLE FOR STAFF, AND MODIFICATIONS OF THE
EXISTING MEDIAN ON PORTOLA AVENUE FOR A NEW DRIVEWAY
ENTRY AT 47900 PORTOLA AVENUE
CASE NO. PP22-0001
WHEREAS, PVG Architects ("Applicant") submitted a PP application for modifications
to The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, including expanding the existing on -site parking,
construction of a single -story facilities building, two (2) single -story storage buildings, a private
drive aisle for staff, and modifications of the existing median on Portola Avenue for a new
driveway entry at 47900 Portola Avenue ("Project"); and
WHEREAS, the Architectural Review Commission (ARC) of the City of Palm Desert,
California, did on the 8th day of February 2022, consider the Project at its meeting and
' recommended approval to the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Project is consistent with the development density and use
characteristics considered by the Palm Desert General Plan in the Public Facility/Institutional
District land use designation; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Project conforms to the General Plan land use designation
of Public Facility/Institution and development standards listed in the City's Zoning Ordinance
for the Public Institution (P) zoning district; and
WHEREAS, under Section 21067 of the Public Resources Code, Section 15367 of the
.State CEQA Guidelines (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, § 15000 et seq.), and the City of Palm
Desert's ("City's") Local CEQA Guidelines, the City is the lead agency for the proposed
Project; and
WHEREAS, said application has complied with the requirements of the "City of Palm
Desert Procedure for Implementation of CEQA" Resolution No. 2019-41, in that the Director
of Development Services has determined that the project will not have a significant impact on
the environment and that the project is categorically exempt under Article 19, Section 15332
In -fill Development (Class 32) of the CEQA Guidelines, as outlined in the staff report and the
project is not subject to any of the exceptions for categorical exemptions identified in CEQA
Guidelines Section 15300.2; therefore, no further environmental review is necessary; and
' WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on
the 5th day of July 2022, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the request by PVG
Architects, the Applicant, for approval of the above -noted Project request; and
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WHEREAS, at the said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony '
and arguments, if any, of all interested persons desiring to be heard, the Planning
Commission did find the following facts and reasons, which are outlined in the staff report,
exist to justify approval of said request:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Recitals. The Planning Commission hereby finds that the foregoing
recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein as substantive findings of this
Resolution.
The Planning Commission finds that the project is exempt from CEQA per Section 15332 of
the CEQA guidelines as the project is a Class 32 Exemption for "In -fill" development. Class
32 is intended for projects characterized as in -fill developments meeting the conditions
described below:
1) The Project is consistent with the applicable General Plan land use designation and
all applicable General Plan policies. As analyzed, the project includes an additional
15,000 square feet of commercial building area, which will replace existing portable
building structures. The project meets the development standards within the P zoning
designation. -. .
2) The Project disturbs a 3.6-acre portion of the project site, which is less than five (5) I
acres specified in the criteria of the Class 32 exemption and is substantially
surrounded by urban uses.
3) The site has no value as a habitat for endangered, rare, or threatened species. The
site has been previously graded and is occupied by existing portable building
structures and a greenhouse. The site is not identified as suitable as a habitat for
endangered species in the Coachella Valley Multi -Species Habitat Conservation Plan
(MSHCP).
4) The Project would not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air
quality, or water quality. The proposed use will not result in significant noise that will
violate the City's Noise Ordinance. The City Engineer has reviewed the proposed use
and the existing infrastructure, including the off -site improvements, and staff finds the
use will not have a significant effect on traffic. In addition, a preliminary grading plan
and hydrology report have been submitted for review, and final approval will
commence as part of the conditions of approval herein. No other significant noise or
air quality effects were identified for the project.
5) The site can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services. The
proposed project has been reviewed by various utility agencies and public services,
including Southern California Edison, the Coachella Valley Water District, and Burrtec
Waste Management. These agencies have not identified that utilities in the area are '
insufficient to serve the proposed office building and parking area.
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Additionally, the Project is not subject to any of the exceptions for categorical exemptions
identified in CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2:
1) The Project qualifies as a Class 32 exemption, which is not listed as one of the classes
under 15300.2 (A). The Project is not located on a site where it may have an adverse
impact on an environmental resource of hazardous or critical concern where
designated, precisely mapped, and officially adopted pursuant to law by federal, state,
or local agencies. The Project site will not impact designated environmental or
biological resources as it is not located within a conservation area as identified by the
Coachella Valley Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan.
2) The Project will not have a cumulative impact on the environment. The proposal does
not conflict with additional impacts in terms of traffic generation in addition to the
existing zoo facility. The proposal will expand existing parking areas and construct
new admin and storage buildings that replace existing portable buildings used for the
same functions.
3) There are no unusual circumstances on the Project site. The Project site is not located
within a flood zone per the latest FEMA Flood Zone Maps. The Project site is located
within an Urban area per Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps available from the
Riverside County Fire Department and depicted in Figure 8.5 on Page 119 of the
General Plan. The Project site is not identified within an Alquist-Priolo Fault Zone per
the latest maps on file with the California Department of Conservation; the nearest
' fault zone is adjacent to the Indio Hills area north of the Palm Desert City Limits.
4) The Project site is not located in proximity to any scenic highway. The nearest officially
designated scenic highway is Highway 74, located outside of the Palm Desert city
limits approximately 2.8 miles to the southwest of the Project site. -
5) The Project site is identified as a historic waste site on any list compiled per Section
65962.5 of the Government Code.
6) The Project site does not contain any existing designated historic resource and is not
within a designated historic preservation district.
SECTION 2. Proiect Recommendations. The Planning Commission hereby
recommends approval of PP 22-0001, subject to Conditions of Approval attached as "Exhibit
A."
SECTION 3. Custodian of Records. The documents and materials that constitute the
record of proceedings on which these findings are based are located at the City's office at
73510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260. Martin Alvarez, the Secretary to the Palm
Desert Planning Commission, is the custodian of the record of proceedings.
SECTION 4. Execution of Resolution. The Chairperson of the Planning Commission
' signs this Resolution and the Secretary to the Commission shall attest and certify to the
passage and adoption thereof.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AS FOLLOWS:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the findings for
approval of the Planning Commission in this case.
2. That the Planning Commission does hereby recommend approval to the City
Council of Case No. PP22-0001.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the City of
Palm Desert, California, at its regular meeting held on the 51' day of July 2022, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: GREENWOOD, HOLT, and PRADETTO
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: DE LUNA and GREGORY
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
MARTIN ALVAREZ, SECRETARY
PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION
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' EXHIBIT "A"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. PP22-0001
PLANNING DIVISION:
1. The development of the property shall conform substantially with the approved exhibits
contained in PP22-0001 on file in Development Services Department, as modified by the
following conditions.
2. The applicant agrees that in the event of any administrative, legal, or equitable action
instituted by a third party challenging the validity of any of the procedures leading to the
adoption of these Project Approvals for the Project, or the Project Approvals themselves,
The developer and City each shall have the right, in their sole discretion, to elect whether
or not to defend such action. developer, at its sole expense, shall defend, indemnify, and
hold harmless the City (including its agents, officers, and employees) from any such
action, claim, or proceeding with counsel chosen by the City, subject to the developer's
approval of counsel, which shall not be unreasonably denied, and at the developer's sole
expense. If the City is aware of such an action or proceeding, it shall promptly notify the
developer and cooperate in the defense. Developer upon such notification, shall deposit
with City sufficient funds in the judgment of the City Finance Director to cover the expense
of defending such action without any offset or claim against said deposit to assure that
' the City expends no City funds. If both Parties elect to defend, the Parties hereby agree
to affirmatively cooperate in defending said action and to execute a joint defense and
confidentiality agreement in order to share and protect the information under the joint
defense privilege recognized under applicable law. As part of the cooperation in
defending an action, City and developer shall coordinate their defense in order to make
the most efficient use of legal counsel and to share and protect information. Developer
and City shall each have sole discretion to terminate its defense at any time. The City
shall not settle any third -party litigation of Project approvals without the developer's
consent, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned, or delayed
unless the developer materially breaches this indemnification requirement.
3. The development of the property described herein shall be subject to the restrictions and
limitations set forth herein, which are in addition to the approved development standards
listed in the PDMC, and state and federal statutes now in force, or which hereafter may
be in force.
4. The PP shall expire if construction of the said project shall not commence within two
years from the date of final approval unless an extension of time is granted by the Palm
Desert Planning Commission; otherwise, said approval shall become null, void, and of
no effect whatsoever.
5. The approved Precise Plan may only be modified with City approval under Palm Desert
Municipal Code (PDMC) Chapter 25.72.030.
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6. All construction documentation shall be coordinated for consistency, including, but not '
limited to, architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, landscape and
irrigation, grading, and street improvement plans. All such plans shall be consistent with
the approved entitlement plans on file with the Development Services Department.
7. The Applicant shall execute a written acknowledgment to the Planning Division stating
acceptance of and compliance with all the Conditions of Approval of Resolution No. 2815
for PP22-0001 and that the plans submitted are in compliance with the Conditions of
Approval. No modifications shall be made to said plans without written approval from the
appropriate decision -making body.
8. Construction of said project shall commence within two years from the date of final
approval unless an extension of time is granted; otherwise, said approval shall become
null, void, and of no effect whatsoever.
9. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for construction of any use or structure
contemplated by this approval, the Applicant shall first obtain permits and or clearance
from the following agencies:
• City Engineer
• Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD)
• Public Works Department
• Fire Marshal
• City of Indian Wells '
Evidence of said permit or clearance from the above agencies shall be presented to the
Building & Safety Division at the time of issuance of a building permit for the use
contemplated herewith.
10. This project is subject to payment of the City's Art in Public Places fund underPDMC
Section 4.10 (Ordinance 673 and 732). The fee will be applied at the time of a building
permit issuance and shall remain in the City's public art fund.
11. Final lighting plans shall be submitted in accordance with PDMC Section 24.16 for any
landscape, architectural, street, or other lighting types within the project area.
12. All exterior lighting sources shall be fully shielded and directed downwards and is subject
to approval by the Palm Desert Development Services Department. Luminaries with total
lamp lumens above sixteen thousand lumens shall not be used.
13. Access to trash/service areas shall be placed so as not to conflict with parking areas.
Said placement shall be approved by the applicable waste company and Department of
Development Services and shall include a recycling program.
14. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the Applicant shall submit a final landscape
plan and application for all private on -site landscaping, modified landscaping for the I
Portola Avenue medians, and a parkway along Portola Avenue frontage between the
existing main entrance and new staff driveway:
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t A. All landscaping within the public right-of-way shall be subject to review and
approval by the Development Services Department and City Engineer.
B. All landscape and hardscaping shall conform to the approved City standard details
shown -on Landscape Drawings, on file with the Public Works Department.
15. Final landscape and irrigation documents shall be prepared by a landscape architect
registered with the State of California and shall be submitted to the City's Development
Services Department and the CVWD for review and approval. All sheets shall be wet
signed by the landscape architect and shall include the license number and the expiration
date. The landscape plan shall conform to the preliminary landscape plans prepared as
part of this application and shall include dense plantings of landscape material. All plants
shall be a minimum of five gallons in size, and all trees shall be a minimum 24-inch box
in size.
16. All project irrigation systems shall function properly, and landscaping shall be maintained
in a healthy and thriving condition. The maintenance of landscaping and the irrigation
system shall be permanently provided for all areas of the project site, as well as walkways
and the portion of public right-of-way abutting the project site (parkways). Furthermore,
the plans shall identify responsibility for the continued maintenance (such as
homeowners' association, landscape maintenance district, property owner, etc.).
17. Prior to the issuance of certificate of occupancy, the project landscape architect shall
submit written verification to the Planning Division that the landscaping and irrigation has
been installed per the approved landscape plan.
18. All exterior equipment, and all appurtenances thereto, shall be completely screened from
public view by walls or roof screens that are architecturally treated to be consistent with
the building. The final construction plans shall include appropriate drawings
demonstrating how such equipment is to be screened from view. No rooftop equipment
shall be permitted.
19. All ground -mounted utility structures including, but not limited to, transformers, HVAC
equipment, and backf low prevention valves shall be located out of view from any public
street or adequately screened using landscaping and/or masonry walls.
20. The Applicant shall comply with the recommendations made by the City's ARC, as
referenced in the February 8, 2022, Notice of Action.
21. The Applicant or any successor in interest shall comply with all applicable local, state,
and federal laws and regulations.
22. A copy of the herein -listed Conditions of Approval shall be included in the construction
documentation package for the project, which shall be continuously maintained on -site
during Project construction.
' 23. The final design of all site walls and fences shall be subject to review and approval by
the Palm Desert Development Services Department.
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LAND DEVELOPMENT DIVISION:
24. The following plans, studies, and exhibits are hereby referenced: The Living Desert '
Phase 2.5 Preliminary Conceptual Grading Plans; prepared by MSA Consulting, Inc;
dated April 5, 2022.
25. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the Applicant shall obtain written evidence of
approval or clearance from the City of Indian Wells prior to any grading/ground disturbing
activity within the boundaries of the City of Indian Wells and comply with all requirements.
26. The Applicant shall provide a current preliminary title report for the site with the submittal
of a technical plan.
27. The Applicant is responsible to provide all easements shown on the preliminary grading
exhibit to be shown correctly and include all the easements that encumber the subject
property.
28. The Applicant shall secure approval from all, if any, easement holders for all grading and
improvements that are proposed over the respective easement or provide evidence that
the easement has been relocated, quitclaimed, vacated, abandoned, easement holder
cannot be found, or is otherwise of no effect. Should such approvals or alternate actions
regarding the easements not be provided and approved by the City, the Applicant may
be required to amend or revise the proposed site configuration as may be necessary.
29. It is understood that the conceptual exhibits correctly show acceptable centerline '
elevations, all existing easements, traveled ways, and drainage courses with appropriate
Q's and that the omission or unacceptability may require that the Applicant amend or
revise the site plan as may be.
30. All private streets and post -construction Best Management Practices facilities (BMPs)
will be permitted as shown on the conceptual exhibit subject to these conditions of
approval. The Applicant shall provide an agreement with adequate provisions, by means
of the responsible mechanism as approved by the City Engineer and City Attorney, for
the continued and perpetual maintenance of these streets and onsite post -construction
BMPs to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and City Attorney.
31. Any changes and/or modifications to the approved exhibits may require additional review
and are subject to the City Engineer's approval.
32. The Applicant shall pay appropriate signalization fees per Resolution Nos. 79-17 and 79-
55.
33. The Applicant shall pay, appropriate drainage fees perPDMC Section 26.49 and Palm
Desert Ordinance No. 653.
34. The Applicant shall comply with PDMC Section 24 as applicable to this Project. I
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' 35. Prior to a grading permit, the Applicant shall submit a final grading plan for review and
approval. No grading or other improvements shall be permitted until a final grading plan
has been approved by the City Engineer. Grading plans and all grading shall conform to
the California Building Code, the PDMC, and all other relevant laws, rules, and
regulations governing grading in the City of Palm Desert.
36. The grading plan shall provide for acceptance and proper disposal of all off -site drainage
flowing onto or through the site. Should the quantities exceed the street capacity, the
Applicant shall provide adequate drainage facilities and/or appropriate easements as
approved by the City Engineer.
37. The Engineer of Record shall provide the locations of all existing or proposed easements
within the property boundary on the grading plans.
38. Pad elevations, as shown on the conceptual exhibit, are subject to review and
modification per Chapter 27 of the PDMC.
39. The Engineer of Record shall submit a hydrology report for review and approval by the
City Engineer.
40. The Engineer of Record shall incorporate recommendations by the Geotechnical
Engineer in their grading design.
' 41. The grading plan shall provide for the protection of downstream properties from damages
caused by alteration of the drainage patterns, i.e., concentration or diversion of flow. All
drainage improvements shall be designed to accommodate 100-year storm flows.
42. The Applicant shall provide a truck turning template exhibit, as part of grading plans or
along with grading plan submittal, showing adequate interior circulation as well as
appropriate and safe turning movements from and to Portola Avenue which shall be
reviewed and deemed adequate by the City Engineer.
43. Prior to approval of the grading plan, the Applicant shall prepare a detailed final flood
hazard/hydrology and hydraulics report for approval of the City Engineer.
44. Preliminary Drainage Study for The Living Desert Phase 2.4 dated May 10, 2022, was
reviewed during the Planning application process. The Final report shall address
comments provided on April 28, 2022, on PP22-0001, The Living Desert Expansion,
Completeness Review letter by Michael Baker International.
45. All post -construction BMPs shall be designed based on the City of Palm Desert's
maximum infiltration criteria of two (2) inches/hour, or as indicated by the infiltration test
results in the geotechnical report, whichever is more restrictive, or as otherwise approved
by the City Engineer.
' 46. All drainage and storm drain improvements shall be designed underPDMC Title 24,
Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District's standards for the
Whitewater River Region, the Drainage Element of the Palm Desert General Plan, and
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all other relevant laws, rules, and regulations governing grading in the City of Palm '
Desert.
47. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the Applicant shall submit a PM10 application
for review and approval. The Applicant shall comply with all provisions of the PDMC
Section 24.12 regarding Fugitive Dust Control.
48. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the Applicant shall submit a Storm Water
Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) for review and approval by the Land Development
Division. The SWPPP shall describe all BMPs to be implemented year-round. Specific
BMP implementation may be dependent upon wet or dry season operations. The
SWPPP shall incorporate BMPs to mitigate erosion and sediment control on -site during
construction. The Applicant shall submit a Notice of Intent (NO]) from the State Water
Resources Control Board prior to grading permit issuance.
49. Where grading involves import or export, the Applicant shall obtain a permit from the
Public Works Department, including import/export quantities and hauling route.
50. There shall be no staging of hauling trucks on any streets adjacent to the project unless
specifically approved as a condition of an approved haul route.
51. It shall be the sole responsibility of the Applicant to obtain any and all proposed or
required easements and/or permissions necessary to perform the grading shown on the
tentative grading plan exhibit. Proof shall be provided to the Land Development Division I
prior to issuance of a grading permit.
52. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the Applicant shall obtain letters of permission
from affected property owners if construction or construction access is required across
property lines.
53. Prior to a grading permit and if grading is required offsite, the Applicant shall obtain
written permission from the property owner(s) to grade as necessary and provide a copy
to the Engineering Department.
54. The proposed retaining walls shall be designed and constructed completely within the
property. No portion of the wall or footing shall extend across the property line. The limits
of any retaining wall footing shall be depicted on the grading plan. The Applicant shall
provide a plan and profile view of the proposed retaining wall that will depict the top of
the wall and top of footing elevations. Retaining walls shall be constructed per a separate
permit.
55. The setting of survey monuments is required and intended to protect both public and
private property rights in accordance with Federal and State law. Monument perpetuation
shall be performed with every Grading Plan and Street Improvement Plan. Upon
completion of construction, the Applicant shall reset any monuments that have been
destroyed due to the construction of the project. Additionally, the Applicant shall file post- '
construction Corner Records or Record of Survey with the County Surveyor.
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' 56. It is assumed that the grading and the provisions for water quality management shown
on the conceptual grading exhibit complies with all requirements for a Final Water Quality
Management Plan (F-WQMP) without substantial change from that shown. Prior to
issuance of a grading permit, the Applicant shall submit a F-WQMP for review and
approval, prepare or cause to be prepared, a F-WQMP in conformance with the
requirements of the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District
(RCFC&WCD) Whitewater Watershed area for approval of the City Engineer.
57. A project specific Conceptual Water Quality Management Plan for The Living Desert
Expansion Phase 2.5, dated May 10, 2022, was submitted for review during the Planning
application process. The Final report shall address comments provided on April 28, 2022,
on PP22-0001 Living Desert Expansion, Completeness Review letter by Michael Baker
International.
58. F-WQMP shall consider a maximum infiltration rate of 2 inches/hour for the design of
proposed site BMPs.
59. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the Applicant shall submit plans for review and
approval of the City Engineer for all public improvements, including but not limited to,
street, storm drain, and sidewalk improvements.
60. Improvement plans shall provide for the construction of ADA-compliant depressed curbs
and access ramps, as appropriate.
' 61. Prior to the issuance of an encroachment permit for public improvements, the Applicant
shall enter into an agreement and post financial security guarantee for the construction
of all off-site/public improvements. The form and amount of the financial security shall be
reviewed and approved by the City Engineer. The Applicant shall guarantee all
improvements for a period of one year from the date of final acceptance and the
improvement guarantee shall be backed by a bond or cash deposit in the amount of ten
percent of the surety posted for the improvements.
62. Prior to a grading permit, the Applicant shall submit improvement plans for Portola
Avenue. The Applicant shall be responsible for the construction and installation of
improvements for Portola Avenue, including but not limited to:
A. The Applicant shall construct parkway improvements along site frontage and
provide adequate transition at the improvement's terminus, as approved by the
City Engineer. Including curb and gutter, sidewalk, landscape, and irrigation
improvements.
B. The Applicant shall provide one driveway approach.
C. The Applicant shall submit signing and striping plans.
D. The Applicant shall show, as reference only, all existing and proposed utility
connections. Utility plans shall be processed and approved by CVWD.
' 63. Prior to building final inspection, the Applicant is responsible for the completion of
construction of all grading and improvements for which plans are required and shall
comply with all requirements within public and private road rights -of -way.
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64. The proposed driveway on Portola Avenue shall be restricted to right -in, right -out, and I
left -in movements. No left turns out of the site onto Portola Avenue (Westbound) shall be
permitted.
65. Prior to a grading permit, the Applicant shall prepare and submit a full-scale signing and
striping plan showing the following: Proposed design of a median left -turn pocket from
westbound Portola Avenue into the site, left -turn and U-turn prohibition from eastbound
Portola Avenue into westbound Portola Avenue, U-turn prohibition from WB Portola
Avenue into eastbound Portola Avenue, and left -turn prohibition from site access into WB
Portola Avenue. All related signing, striping, and pavement markings shall be shown on
the plan, as well as the left -turn pocket dimensions. The Signing and Striping plans must
be approved by a Professional Engineer or Traffic Engineer.
66. Portola Avenue proposed driveway approach shall be located per the approved
preliminary grading exhibit. The driveway centerline shall be, to the best extent possible,
perpendicular to the Portola Avenue centerline; the final alignment and design shall be
approved by the City Engineer.
BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION:
67. This project shall comply with the latest adopted edition of the following codes:
A. California Building Code and its appendices and standards.
B. California Plumbing Code and its appendices and standards. '
C. California Mechanical Code and its appendices and standards.
D. California Electrical Code.
E. California Energy Code.
F. California Green Building Standards Code
G. Title 24, California Code of Regulations.
H. California Fire Code and its appendices and standards.
68. This project will fall under the review and compliance of Chapters 11-A and Chapter 11-
B of the latest adopted edition of the California Building Code.
69. The Applicant shall coordinate directly with:
Riverside County Fire Marshal's Office
CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department
Main: 760-863-8886
77933 Las Montanas Road, Ste 201, Palm Desert, CA 92211
70. All trash enclosures are required to be accessible. Provide an accessible path of travel
to the trash enclosure. Trash enclosures shall comply with the minimum requirements
established by Chapter 8.12 of the PDMC.
71. All contractors and subcontractors shall have a current City of Palm Desert Business '
License prior to permit issuance per PDMC, Title 5.
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' 72. All contractors and/or owner -builders must submit a valid Certificate of Workers'
Compensation Insurance coverage prior to the issuance of a building permit per
California Labor Code, Section 3700.
73. Address numerals shall comply with Palm Desert Ordinance No. 1351 (PDMC 15.28.
Compliance with Ordinance 1351 regarding street address location, dimension, a stroke
of line, distance from the street, height from grade, height from the street, etc., shall be
shown on all architectural building elevations in detail. Any possible obstructions,
shadows, lighting, landscaping, backgrounds, or other reasons that may render the
building address unreadable shall be addressed during the plan review process. The
applicant may request a copy of Ordinance 1351 or Municipal Code Section 15.28 from
the Building and Safety Division counter staff.
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
With respect to the Conditions of Approval for the referenced project, the Fire Department
requires the following fire protection measures in accordance with Riverside County
Ordinances and/or referenced fire protection standards:
74. Fire Hydrants and Fire Flow: Prior to the issuance of building permits, plans for the water
system shall be submitted to the fire department for review and approval. The water
system shall be capable of delivering the required fire flow. Based on the application,
with a proposed building area of 10,436 square feet, assuming construction type VB, the
' minimum required fire flow is 1,375 GPM at 20 psi. Fire hydrant location and spacing
shall comply with the fire code. An approved water supply for fire protection during
construction shall be made available prior to the arrival of combustible materials on site.
Reference 2019 California Fire Code (CFC) 507.5.1, 3312, Appendices B and C.
75. Prior to a grading permit issuance, the Office of the Fire Marshal shall review grading
plans.
76. Fire Department Access: Prior to building permit issuance, a fire access site plan shall
be approved. The access roads shall be capable of sustaining 60,000 lbs. over two axels
and 75,000 Ibs over three axles in all-weather conditions. Approved vehicle access,
either permanent or temporary, shall be provided during construction. CFC 503.1.1,
3310.1 and 503.2.1
77. Requests for installation of traffic calming designs/devices on fire apparatus access
roads shall be submitted and approved by the Office of the Fire Marshal. Ref. CFC
503.4.1
78. Phased Construction Access: If construction is phased, each phase shall provide
approved access for fire protection prior to any construction. Ref. CFC 503.1
79. Fire Sprinkler System: All new commercial structures 3,000 square feet or larger shall be
' protected with a fire sprinkler system. Ref CFC 903.2 as amended by the City of Palm
Desert.
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.2815
80. Fire Alarm and Detection System: A water flow monitoring system and/or fire alarm
system may be required and will be determined at the time of building plan review. Ref.
CFC 903.4, CFC 907.2 and NFPA 72.
81. Knox Box and Gate Access: Buildings shall be provided with a Knox Box installed in an
accessible location approved by the Office of the Fire Marshal. Manual gates shall be
equipped with approved Knox equipment. Electric gates shall be provided with Knox key
switches. Electric gate operators shall also be connected to a remote signal receiver
compatible for use with the preemption devices on the Riverside County fire apparatus.
The gate shall automatically open upon receiving a remote signal from the fire apparatus
and remain in the fully open position for a minimum of 30 seconds. Ref. CFC 506.1
82. Addressing: All commercial buildings shall display street numbers in a prominent location
on the street side of the premises and additional locations as required. Ref. CFC 505.1
and County of Riverside Office of the Fire Marshal Standard No. 07-01
END OF CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
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