HomeMy WebLinkAboutB. GPA 07-02, CZ 07-01, PP 07-09, CUP 07-10 WLC ARCHITECTS INC. CITY OF PALM DESERT
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
PLANNING COMMISION STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: Recommendation to City Council for approval of a Mitigated Negative
Declaration of Environmental Impact, General Plan Amendment, Change
of Zone, Precise Plan and a Conditional Use Permit to allow construction
of a new 42,512 square foot two-story Administrative Facility for
Coachella Valley Water District. Subject property is located at 75-515
Hovley Lane East. (APN: 632-030-003 and 632-030-015)
SUBMITTED BY: Kevin Swartz
Assistant Planner
APPLICANT: WLC Architects, Inc.
10470 Foothill Blvd.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
CASE NOS: GPA 07-02, C/Z 07-01, PP 07-09 and CUP 07-10
DATE: April 1, 2008
I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Approval of staff's recommendation will recommend to City Council approval of a
General Plan Amendment, Change of Zone, Precise Plan and Conditional Use
Permit for a new Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) two-story Administrative
Facility building totaling 42,512 square feet.
II. BACKGROUND:
A. Property Description:
The project is located at 75-515 Hovley Lane East, east of Cook Street and
west of Eldorado Drive. The property totaling approximately 5.83 acres is a
relatively flat triangular shape lot and is surrounded by industrial and
residential zoned properties. Access is from Hovley Lane East and Beacon
Hill.
B. Zoning and General Plan Designation:
The property is currently zoned (S.I.) - Service Industrial and is designated (I-
B.P.) — Industrial, Business Park in the General Plan.
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April 1, 2008
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C. Adjacent Zoning and Land Use:
North: P.R. - 5-Planned Residential
South: S.I. - Service industrial
East: P- Public Institution
West: S.I. - Service industrial
III. PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) has a current Administrative Facility located
in Coachella and is relocating to Palm Desert next to their existing water
conservation facility. The new facility includes a board room and office space for 108
employees in the finance, communications, engineering, administration, human
resources and risk management departments. The two-story building will be
approximately 42,512 square feet in total floor area. There will be a surface parking
lot with 150 employee parking spaces covered with solar panels along the west side
of the new building and 105 public parking spaces located in front of the building.
The project also includes an outdoor amphitheater that will be used for weekend
workshops on plant and water conservation, an entry gate off of Hovley Lane East
for public and staff use, and two gates off of Beacon Hill for public, staff and oversize
vehicle use.
The project will require a General Plan Amendment from Industrial, Business Park (I-
BP) to Public/Quasi-Public Facilities (PF), a Change of Zone from Service Industrial
(SI) to Public Institution (P), a Precise Plan, a Conditional Use Permit and an
Adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration as it relates to the project thereto. The
Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration were completed in accordance the
City's Guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act.
A. Site Plan:
The site plan illustrates that there are three vehicular entrances to the
property from Hovley Lane East and Beacon Hill into the facility. The main
vehicular entrance is accessed through Hovley Lane East facing north with a
secondary access through Beacon Hill facing west. Hovley Lane East has a
left in and right out. Beacon Hill will have full egress and ingress and both
entrances will be maintained by a six-foot high steel gate that will be set back
approximately 10 feet from property line and will be open during the hours of
7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday for public and staff use. A
secondary entrance for oversized vehicles located on the southwest corner of
Beacon Hill will have full egress and ingress, with a six-foot high steel gate.
The proposed Administrative Facility has been designed to have a pad level
three feet lower then street level and will be set back 100 feet from the new
front property line (Hovley Lane East), approximately 384 feet from the street
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GPA 07-02, C/Z 07-01, PP 07-09 & CUP 07-10
April 1, 2008
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side (Beacon Hill) property line. The applicant is proposing a lot line
adjustment and at this time does not know where the rear and side property
lines will be located, but a condition of approval has been placed on the
project that the new property lines will meet all development standards placed
on the project including set back location.
The site plan also includes: a community plaza with a flagpole; 255 parking
spaces; (150 for staff, 105 for visitors); an outdoor trash bin area; an outdoor
amphitheater; an outdoor break area; sidewalk around perimeter of property
along with a stabilized decomposed granite path on property; and
landscaping requirements.
B. Building Description:
The proposal is for a two-story 42,512 square foot building measuring 42 feet
to the highest architectural feature. A variety of roofline heights vary on the
main building and range in height from the predominant building line of 30
feet high to the tallest tower element of 42 feet high. The first floor to the
second floor is 14 feet high. From the second floor to the roof height is 27 feet
with a parapet roof at 30 feet. The upper roof maintains at 40 feet with the
tower element over the boardroom at 42 feet. A condition of approval has
been placed on the project requiring all roof mounted equipment to be
screened from public view. The building offers customers and employees
either an elevator or stairs to get from the first floor to the second floor.
The building consists of a series of defined modulations including multiple
planed facades (recessed entries, trellis, and pop-outs), gable roof pitch, and
entry ways. This style is not found in the immediate area, but is a style that
will enhance the surrounding neighborhood. The building's proposed
architecture is described in detail in the following section.
C. Architecture:
The project will incorporate a Modern architectural style, including standing
seam metal roof to present a soft appearance while protecting from solar
gain, earth-toned colors, and will include multiple planned facades (recessed
entries and pop-outs). Surface finishes consist of plaster and Angelus block
including; "Oak" splitface, "Charcoal" precision and "Sandstone" precision.
The exterior paint will be Dunn Edwards "Sandpit" and Dunn Edwards
"Regency Cream". The building will incorporate Atlantic Float glass and is
proposed to be framed with clear anodized aluminum mullions. The building
has a small portion that is proposed to be decorated with a geometrically
symmetrical pattern of glass fixed in the walls.
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Staff Report
GPA 07-02, C/Z 07-01, PP 07-09 & CUP 07-10
April 1, 2008
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At its meeting of February 13, 2008 the Architectural Review Commission
(ARC) reviewed the project. The Commission generally supported the
concept and offered minimal comments. The Commission stated: a restudy of
the mechanical equipment screening to create an architectural feature, and
allowing the elevator tower to come to a point. The Commission agreed that
the project architects have provided a well design project and it was approved
on a 4-0-0-2 vote, Commissioners Hanson and Lambell absent.
D. Landscaping:
The landscape palette will focus on a desert theme, with plants requiring
minimal water usage. The plant selection is in conformance with the City's
Landscape Maintenance Guide and recommendations. Preliminary approval
from the City's Landscape Specialist has been approved. Also a condition of
approval has been placed on the project that all landscaping and lighting for
the facility will be strictly on site and will not intrude onto surrounding
properties.
E. General Plan and Change of Zone:
The project includes a general plan amendment and change of zone to
Public/Institution District which states that the development standards are as
approved.
IV. ANALYSIS:
A. Project Data:
The project includes a general plan amendment and change of zone to
Public/Institution District, which states that the development standards are as
approved. The following table provides the proposed project development
standards.
STANDARD ZONE PROJECT
Coverage As Approved 1.34%
Height As Approved 42 feet from finished floor
Front Setback As Approved 100 feet
Rear Setback As Approved N/A
Side Setbacks As Approved 384 feet/ N/A
Parking 144. 155
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April 1, 2008
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Complies with the City's Landscape
Landscaping As Approved Ordinances for parking lots,
commercial development and water
efficiency.
Although the zone does not provide any development standards, the
applicant has worked diligently with staff to make sure the proposed project is
compatible with the surrounding neighborhood and provides all the services
and needs required by CVWD. The design and layout of the proposed project
will not interfere with the use and enjoyment of neighboring existing or future
development, and will not result in vehicular and/or pedestrian hazards.
B. Height:
The current height in the S.I. zone is 35 feet. To the south and west of the
project there are existing industrial buildings ranging in size from 22 to 35 feet
in height. To the north are existing two-story condos ranging in size from 22
to 24 feet in height. The existing CVWD building is to the east at 30 feet in
height.
When the applicant first submitted the project, the proposed building height
was 52 feet to the tallest architectural feature. Knowing that taller buildings is
a potential concern issue for the adjacent residential properties, staff worked
with the applicant to reduce the size and massing of the building to be in
keeping with the surrounding neighborhood while maintaining the design
needs for CVWD. The applicant reduced the overall building height from 52
feet to 42 feet and the project was presented to the ARC. The proposed
architectural and overall building height was granted preliminary approval by
the ARC due to its substantial setbacks from the streets and surrounding
buildings and overall design integrity with the 42-foot tower element.
While height can be potentially an issue when adjacent to a residential zone
and when proposed buildings it was concluded that due to the proposed
building setbacks and being surrounded by other Industrial buildings the
height of the structure would not create a negative visual impact as seen from
Hovley Lane East and Beacon Hill.
C. Findings of Approval for Precise Plan and Conditional Use Permit:
In accordance with the City of Palm Desert Zoning Ordinance 25.72.070, the
following findings for a Conditional Use Permit are required to be made
before granting a Conditional Use Permit:
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April 1, 2008
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1. The proposed location of the project is in accordance with the
objectives of the Zoning Ordinance and the purpose of the district in
which the site is located.
The proposed project is located in a SI, Service Industrial zone but the
applicant is requesting a change of zone to P, Public Institution. Per
Chapter 25.38 of the City of Palm Deserts Zoning Ordinance section
25.38.020 states no use shall be permitted without a conditional use
permit. The proposed use is consistent with the uses outlined in
section 25.38.030 Conditional uses. The Public Institution zone does
not have any development standards except what is approved by City
Council. Additionally, conditions have been added to the project to
ensure that all the minimum requirements of the Palm Desert
Municipal Code are met, including Public Works, Building and the Fire
department conditions.
2. The proposed location of the project and the conditions under which it
will be operated and maintained will not be detrimental to the public
health, safety or general welfare, or be materially injurious to
properties or improvements in the vicinity.
The proposed project as conditioned will comply with current Building
and Safety Codes, Fire Department and Reviewed by the City's
Engineering Department for compliance with City Ordinance. The use
of the administrative facility is permitted within the P, Public Institution
zone subject to a general plan amendment and a change of zone, with
a Conditional Use Permit (for the land use), is consistent with the
intent of the City's Zoning Ordinance as described in the staff report.
The site has been described to meet as it relates to setbacks, lot
coverage, building height, land use, and parking such that it will not be
detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, welfare and will not be
materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity as
described in more detail in the Staff report. A condition of approval has
been placed on the project which will require the project proponent to
construct all necessary on and off-site infrastructure to provide utilities
to the proposed project prior to the issuance of Building Permits.
Water, sanitation and public utilities and services are available in
Hovley Lane East, a public street.
An environmental assessment leading to a mitigated negative
declaration has been prepared that concludes that there will be no
adverse environmental effects.
3. The proposed project will comply with each of the applicable
provisions of this title.
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GPA 07-02, C/Z 07-01, PP 07-09 & CUP 07-10
April 1, 2008
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The proposed use is consistent with the intent of the Zoning Ordinance
since the applicant is requesting a change of zone and the standards
meets and/or exceeds the minimum development standards of the P,
Public Institution zone. Additionally, conditions have been added to the
project to ensure that all the minimum requirements of the Palm
Desert Municipal Code are met, including building, landscaping, public
works, and the fire department conditions.
4. The proposed project complies with the goals, objectives, and policies
of the city's adopted General Plan.
The General Plan land use designation for the site is "Industrial /
Business Park (1-B.P.)" The applicant is requesting a General Plan
Amendment to P.F., Public/Quasi-Public. A primary objective stated in
the Land Use Element of the General Plan under Public Services and
Facilities Goals, Policies and Programs is Policy 1, which states the City
shall pro-actively cooperate and coordinate with all providers of utility
and public facilities and safety services in the community to assure
adequate and quality levels of service. Program 1.A of the General Plan
Land Use Element is the City shall regularly coordinate and, as
appropriate, cooperate with the various public and private providers
responsible for utilities, police, fire, health and other protection and care
services in the community. Policy 2 of the General Plan Land Use
Element is the City shall encourage the timely development of public
services and facilities in a manner, which assures adequate levels of
service, while remaining compatible with existing and future land uses.
This project maintains a land use that is consistent with the goals,
policies, and programs of the General Plan. The project is consistent
with the General Plan because the project proposes a public facility use,
which is compatible with the existing uses within the surrounding area,
and offers an excellent service to the community.
V. CONCLUSION:
In conclusion, staff finds that by granting a General Plan Amendment, Change of
Zone, Precise Plan and a Conditional Use Permit for Coachella Valley Water
District's Administrative Facility the overall building height would not have a negative
visual impact due to building setbacks and being surrounded by industrial buildings
and two-story homes than another use in the P, Public Institution zone.
VI. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
Staff has prepared an Environmental Assessment that resulted in a Mitigated
Negative Declaration for the project site. (See attachments). The site was analyzed
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April 1, 2008
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based on the attributes and requirements of an infill project. Therefore, mitigations
are those regularly associated with development of this type. An impact fee for the
Fringe-toed Lizard/Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan as applicable will be
required when obtaining permits.
VII. RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission adopts the findings and adopts Planning Commission
Resolution No. , recommending to City Council approval of Case Nos. GPA
07-02, C/Z 07-01, PP 07-09 & CUP 07-10, subject to conditions attached.
VIII. ATTACHMENTS:
A. Draft Resolution
B. Legal Notice
C. Environmental Assessment
D. Architectural Review Commission Notice of Action and Minutes
E. Exhibits
Submitted By: Department Head:
Kevin Swartz Lauri Ayla'an,
Assistant Planner Director, Community Development
Approval:
Homer Croy
ACM, De opment Services
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO CITY COUNCIL
APPROVAL OF A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT, CHANGE
OF ZONE, PRECISE PLAN AND A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO
ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW 42,512 SQUARE FOOT TWO-
STORY ADMINISTRATIVE FACILITY FOR COACHELLA VALLEY
WATER DISTRICT. SUBJECT PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT 75-515
HOVLEY LANE EAST. (APN: 632-030-003 AND 632-030-015)
CASE NOS.: GPA 07-02, C/Z 07-01, PP 07-09, CUP 07-10
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did
on the 1st day of April 2008, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the request by
WLC Architects, Inc, for approval of the above noted; and
WHEREAS, said application has complied with the requirements of the "City of
Palm Desert Procedure for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act',
Resolution No. 06-78, the Director of Community Development has determined that the
project has required an Environmental Assessment resulting in a Mitigated Negative
Declaration, and the Planning Commission recommends approval of the Mitigated
Negative Declaration in substantially the form as shown in Exhibit "C"; and
WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony
and arguments, if any, of all interested persons desiring to be heard, said Planning
Commission did find the following facts and reasons to exist to justify the
recommendation to the City Council of said request:
Precise Plan/Conditional Use Permit:
1. The proposed location of the project is in accordance with the objectives
of the Zoning Ordinance and the purpose of the district in which the site is
located.
The proposed project is located in a SI, Service Industrial zone but the
applicant is requesting a change of zone to P, Public Institution. Per
Chapter 25.38 of the City of Palm Deserts Zoning Ordinance section
25.38.020 states no use shall be permitted without a conditional use permit.
The proposed use is consistent with the uses outlined in section 25.38.030
Conditional uses. The Public Institution zone does not have any
development standards except what is approved by City Council.
Additionally, conditions have been added to the project to ensure that all the
minimum requirements of the Palm Desert Municipal Code are met,
including Public Works, Building and the Fire department conditions.
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2. The proposed location of the project and the conditions under which it will
be operated and maintained will not be detrimental to the public health,
safety or general welfare, or be materially injurious to properties or
improvements in the vicinity.
The proposed project as conditioned will comply with current Building and
Safety Codes, Fire Department and Reviewed by the City's Engineering
Department for compliance with City Ordinance. The use of the
administrative facility is permitted within the P, Public Institution zone
subject to a general plan amendment and a change of zone, with a
Conditional Use Permit(for the land use), is consistent with the intent of the
City's Zoning Ordinance as described in the staff report. The site has been
described to meet as it relates to setbacks, lot coverage, building height,
land use, and parking such that it will not be detrimental to the public
interest, health, safety, welfare and will not be materially injurious to
properties or improvements in the vicinity as described in more detail in the
Staff report. A condition of approval has been placed on the project which
will require the project proponent to construct all necessary on and off-site
infrastructure to provide utilities to the proposed project prior to the issuance
of Building Permits. Water, sanitation and public utilities and services are
available in Hovley Lane East, a public street.
An environmental assessment leading to a mitigated negative declaration
has been prepared that concludes that there will be no adverse
environmental effects.
3. The proposed project will comply with each of the applicable provisions of
this title.
The proposed use is consistent with the intent of the Zoning Ordinance
since the applicant is requesting a change of zone and the standards
meets and/or exceeds the minimum development standards of the P,
Public Institution zone. Additionally, conditions have been added to the
project to ensure that all the minimum requirements of the Palm Desert
Municipal Code are met, including building, landscaping, public works,
and the fire department conditions.
4. The proposed project complies with the goals, objectives, and policies of
the city's adopted General Plan.
The General Plan land use designation for the site is "Industrial/Business
Park (I-B.P.)". The applicant is requesting a General Plan Amendment to
P.F., Public/Quasi-Public. A primary objective stated in the Land Use
Element of the General Plan under Public Services and Facilities Goals,
Policies and Programs is Policy 1, which states the City shall pro-actively
cooperate and coordinate with all providers of utility and public facilities and
safety services in the community to assure adequate and quality levels of
service. Program 1.A of the General Plan Land Use Element is the City
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shall regularly coordinate and, as appropriate, cooperate with the various
public and private providers responsible for utilities, police, fire, health and
other protection and care services in the community. Policy 2 of the General
Plan Land Use Element is the City shall encourage the timely development
of public services and facilities in a manner, which assures adequate levels
of service, while remaining compatible with existing and future land uses.
This project maintains a land use that is consistent with the goals, policies,
and programs of the General Plan. The project is consistent with the
General Plan because the project proposes a public facility use, which is
compatible with the existing uses within the surrounding area, and offers an
excellent service to the community.
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 of
the Commission in this case.
2. That the Planning Commission does hereby recommend approval of GPA
07-02, C/Z 07-01, PP 07-09, CUP 07-10 subject to conditions.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
Planning Commission, held on this 1st day of April 2008, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
DAVID E. TSCHOPP, Chairperson
ATTEST:
LAURI AYLAIAN, Secretary
Palm Desert Planning Commission
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Case No. GPA 07-02 PLANNING COMMISSION
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r"41 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
EXHIBIT A Date: Pi pr, 1 L ) 0067
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.
EXHIBIT "C"
Pursuant to Title 14, Division 6, Article 6 (commencing with section 15070) of the
California Code of Regulations.
MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
CASE NOS: GPA 07-02, C/Z 07-01, PP 07-09 and CUP 07-10
APPLICANT/PROJECT SPONSOR: City of Palm Desert
73-510 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/LOCATION:
Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact, General Plan Amendment,
Change of Zone, Precise Plan and a Conditional Use Permit to allow construction of a
new 42,512 square foot two-story Administrative Facility for Coachella Valley Water
District. Subject property is located at 75-515 Hovley Lane East. (APN: 632-030-003 and
632-030-015)
The Director of the Department of Community Development, City of Palm Desert,
California, has found that the described project will not have a significant effect on the
environment. A copy of the Initial Study has been attached to document the reasons in
support of this finding. Mitigation measures, if any, included in the project to avoid
potentially significant effects, may also be found attached.
LAURI AYLAIAN DATE
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NOS. GPA 07-02, C/Z 07-01, PP 07-09 & CUP 07-10
Department of Community Development:
1. The development of the property shall conform substantially with exhibits on file
with the Department of Community Development/Planning, as modified by the
following conditions.
2. Construction of a portion of said project shall commence within one year 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.
3. The development of the property described herein shall be subject to the
restrictions and limitations set forth herein which are in addition to all municipal
ordinances and state and federal statutes now in force, or which hereafter may
be in force.
4. Prior to issuance of a building permit for construction of any use contemplated by
this approval, the applicant shall first obtain permits and/or clearance from the
following agencies:
Coachella Valley Water District
Palm Desert Architectural Commission
City Fire Marshal
Public Works Department
Evidence of said permit or clearance from the above agencies shall be
presented to the department of building and safety at the time of issuance of a
building permit for the use contemplated herewith.
5. Access to trash/service areas shall be placed so as not to conflict with parking
areas. Said placement shall be approved by applicable waste company and
Department of Community Development and shall include a recycling program.
6. All sidewalk plans shall be reviewed and approved by the department of public
works.
7. The project shall be subject to all applicable fees at time of issuance of building
permits including, but not limited to, Art in Public Places, Fringe-Toed Lizard,
TUMF, School Mitigation and Housing Mitigation fees.
8. A detailed parking lot and building lighting plan shall be submitted to staff for
approval, subject to applicable lighting standards, plan to be prepared by a
qualified lighting engineer.
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9. All Landscaping and lighting for the facility shall be strictly on site and will not
intrude onto surrounding properties.
10. The project is subject to the Art in Public Places program per Palm Desert
Municipal Code Chapter 4.10.
11. The owner shall be responsible for installation and maintenance of landscaping
of the property, as indicated on the approved landscape plan.
12. All conditions of approval shall be recorded before any building permits are
issued. Evidence of recordation shall be submitted to the Department of
Community Development/Planning.
13. Applicant must obtain approval for a Parcel Map Waiver and have it recorded
with the County of Riverside before obtaining any and all permits. The new
property lines must meet all development standards placed on the project.
Department of Public Works:
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
1. All landscape maintenance shall be performed by the property owner who shall
maintain the landscaping per the City approved landscape document package
for the life of the project, consistent with the Property Maintenance Ordinance
(Ord. 801) and the approved landscaped plan.
2. A complete preliminary soils investigation, conducted by a registered soils
engineer, shall be submitted to, and approved by, the Department of Public
Works prior to the issuance of a grading permit.
BONDS AND FEES
3. Signalization fees, in accordance with City of Palm Desert Resolution Nos. 79-17
and 79-55, shall be paid prior to issuance of grading permit.
4. The project shall be subject to Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fees (TUMF).
Payment of said fees shall be at the time of building permit issuance.
5. A standard inspection fee shall be paid prior to issuance of grading permits.
6. Drainage fees, in accordance with Section 26.49 of the Palm Desert Municipal
Code shall be paid to issuance of grading permit.
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DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
7. Storm drain design and construction shall be contingent upon a drainage study
prepared by a registered civil engineer that is reviewed and approved by the
Department of Public Works prior to start of construction.
8. Complete grading and improvement plans and specifications shall be submitted
to the Director of Public Works for checking and approval prior to issuance of
any permits.
9. Any and all offsite improvements shall be preceded by the approval of plans and
the issuance of valid encroachment permits by the Department of Public Works.
10. Pad elevations are subject to review and modification in accordance with
Chapter 26 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code.
11. Landscape installation shall be drought tolerant in nature and in accordance with
the City's Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (24.04).
12. Landscape plans shall be submitted for review concurrently with grading plans
and shall show all utility and vault locations.
CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENT
13. Full public improvements, as required by Section 26 of the Palm Desert
Municipal Code, shall be installed in accordance with applicable City standards
including:
- 6 foot curbside sidewalk on Beacon Hill and 6 foot meandering sidewalk,
4 foot back of curb, on Hovley Lane East.
- Rights-of-way necessary for the installation of the above referenced
improvements shall be dedicated to the city prior to the issuance of any
permits associated with this project.
14. All public and private improvements shall be inspected by the Department of
Public Works and a standard inspection fee shall be paid prior to issuance of
grading permits. No occupancy permit shall be granted until public
improvements have been completed.
15. Applicant shall comply with provisions of Palm Desert Municipal Code Section
24.12, Fugitive Dust Control as well as Section 24.20, Storm water Management
and Discharge Control.
16. Prior to the start of construction, the applicant shall submit satisfactory evidence
to the Director of Public Works of intended compliance with the National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Construction Permit
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.
for storm water discharges associated with construction. Developer must
contact Riverside County Flood Control District for informational materials.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
17. Parcel map waiver shall be required to alter lot line that extends through
proposed structure.
Riverside County Fire Department:
1. With respect to the conditions of approval regarding the above referenced
project, the Fire Department recommends the following fire protection measures
be provided in accordance with City Municipal Codes, NFPA, UFC and UBC, or
any recognized fire protection standards.
The Fire Department is required to set a minimum fire flow for the remodel or
construction of all buildings per UFC article 87.
2. A fire flow of 1500 gpm for a 1 hour duration at 20 psi residual pressure must be
available before any combustible material is placed on the job site.
3. Provide or show there exists a water system capable of providing a gpm fire flow
of 3000 gpm for commercial buildings.
4. The required fire flow shall be available from a wet barrel Super Hydrant(s) 4"x2-
1/2"x2-1/2", located not less than 25' nor more than 150' feet from any portion of
a commercial building measured via vehicular travelway.
5. Water plans must be approved by the Fire Marshal and include verification that
the water system will produce the required fire flow.
6. Install a complete NFPA 13 fire sprinkler system. This applies to all buildings with
a 3000 square foot total cumulative floor area. The Fire Marshal shall approve
the locations of all post indicator valves and fire department connections. All
valves and connections shall not be less than 25' from the building and within 50'
of an approved hydrant. Exempted are one and two family dwellings.
7. All valves controlling the water supply for automatic sprinkler systems and water-
flow switches shall be monitored and alarmed per UBC Chapter 9.
8. Install a fire alarm system as required by the UBC Chapter 3.
9. Install portable fire extinguishers per NFPA 10, but not less than one 2A10BC
extinguisher per 3000 square feet and not over 75' walking distance. A "K" type
fire extinguisher is required in all commercial kitchens.
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.
10. All buildings shall be accessible by an all-weather roadway extending to within
150' of all portions of the exterior walls of the first story. The roadway shall not be
less than 24' of unobstructed width and 13'6" of vertical clearance. Where
parallel parking is required on both sides of the street the roadway must be 36'
wide and 32' wide with parking on one side. Dead-end roads in excess of 150'
shall be provided with a minimum 45' radius turn-around 55' in industrial
developments.
11. Whenever access into private property is controlled through use of gates, barriers
or other means provisions shall be made to install a "Knox Box" key over-ride
system to allow for emergency vehicle access. Minimum gate width shall be 16"
with a minimum vertical clearance of 13'6".
12. All buildings shall have illuminated addresses of a size approved by the city.
13. All fire sprinkler systems, fixed fire suppression systems and alarm plans must
be submitted separately to the Fire Marshal for approval prior to construction.
14. Conditions subject to change with adoption of new codes, ordinances, laws or
when building permits are not obtained within 12 months.
15. All elevators shall be minimum gurney size.
16. Fire Department radius shall be 31' inside 52' outside.
Department of Building and Safety
1. Project must conform to the current State of California Codes adopted at the
time of plan check submittal. The following are the codes enforced at this time:
2007 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE (Based on 2006 IBC)
2007 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE (Based on 2006 UMC)
2007 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE (Based on 2006 UPC)
2007 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE (Based on 2005 NEC)
2007 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE (Based on the 2005 Energy Stds)
2007 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
2007 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE
2. An approved automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed required for this
structure.
3. Compliance with Ordinance 1124, Local Energy Efficiency Standards. The
requirements are more restrictive than the 2005 California Energy Standards.
Please obtain a copy of the Ordinance for further information.
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.
4. A disabled access overlay of the precise grading plan is required to be submitted
to the Dept of Building and Safety for plan review of the site accessibility
requirements as per 2007 CBC Chapter 11 B and Chapter 10.
5. All exits must provide an accessible path of travel to the public way. (CBC
1024.6 & 1127B.1)
6. Detectable warnings shall be provided where required per CBC 1133B.8 and
1127B.5 (7). The designer is also required to meet all ADA requirements. Where
an ADA requirement is more restrictive than the State of California, the ADA
requirement shall supersede the State requirement.
7. Provide an accessible path of travel to the trash enclosure. The trash enclosure
is required to be accessible. Please obtain a detail from the Dept of Building and
Safety.
8. All contractors and subcontractors shall have a current City of Palm Desert
Business License prior to permit issuance per Palm desert Municipal Code, Title
5.
9. All contractors and/or owner-builders must submit a valid Certificate of Worker's
Compensation Insurance coverage prior to the issuance of a building permit per
California Labor Code, Section 3700.
10. Address numerals shall comply with Palm Desert Ordinance No. 1006 (Palm
Desert Municipal Code 15.04.110 through 15.04.160). Compliance with
Ordinance 1006 regarding street address location, dimension, stroke of line,
distance from street, height from grade, height from 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. You may request a copy of Ordinance 1006 from the Department of
Building and Safety counter staff.
11. Please contact Debbie Le Blanc, Land Management Specialist, at the
Department of Building and Safety (760-776-6420) regarding the addressing of
all buildings and/or suites.
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CITY OF PALM DESERT
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: Department of Community Development/Planning
Attention: Kevin Swartz
FROM: Phil Joy, Associate Transportation Planner
SUBJECT: PP 7-9 CVWD Facility on Hovley Ln
DATE: August 17, 2007
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
1. All landscape maintenance shall be performed by the property owner and the
applicant shall enter into a landscape maintenance agreement with the city for the
life of the project, consistent with the Property Maintenance Ordinance ( Ord.
801) and the approved landscaped plan.
2. A complete preliminary soils investigation, conducted by a registered soils
engineer, shall be submitted to, and approved by, the Department of Public
Works prior to the issuance of a grading permit.
BONDS AND FEES
3. Signalization fees, in accordance with City of Palm Desert Resolution Nos. 79-17
and 79-55, shall be paid prior to issuance of grading permit.
4. The project shall be subject to Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fees ( TUMF) .
Payment of said fees shall be at the time of building permit issuance.
5. A standard inspection fee shall be paid prior to issuance of grading permits.
6. Drainage fees, in accordance with Section 26.49 of the Palm Desert Municipal
Code shall be paid prior to issuance of grading permits
DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
7. Storm drain design and construction shall be contingent upon a drainage study
prepared by a registered civil engineer that is reviewed and approved by the
Department of Public Works prior to start of construction.
8. Complete grading and improvement plans/specifications shall be submitted to the
Public Works Director for checking and approval prior to issuance of any permits.
9. Any and all offsite improvements shall be preceded by the approval of plans and
the issuance of valid encroachment permits by the Department of Public Works.
10. Pad elevations are subject to review and modification in accordance with Chapter
26 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code.
11. Landscape installation shall be drought tolerant in nature and in accordance with
the City_s Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance ( 24.04) .
12. Landscape plans shall be submitted for review concurrently with grading plans
and shall show all utility ( and vault) locations.
CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS
13. Full public improvements, as required by Section 26 of the Palm Desert Municipal
Code, shall be installed in accordance with applicable City standards including:
• 6' curbside sidewalk on Beacon Hill and 6' meandering sidewalk, 4' back of curb,
on Hovley Lane.
• Rights-of-way necessary for the installation of the above referenced
improvements shall be dedicated to the city prior to the issuance of any permits
associated with this project.
14. All public and private improvements shall be inspected by the Department of
Public Works and a standard inspection fee shall be paid prior to issuance of
grading permits. No occupancy permit shall be granted until public improvements
have been completed.
15. Applicant shall comply with provisions of Palm Desert Municipal Code Section
24.12, Fugitive Dust Control as well as Section 24.20, Storm water Management
and Discharge Control.
16. Prior to the start of construction, the applicant shall submit satisfactory evidence
to the Director of Public Works of intended compliance with the National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System ( NPDES) General Construction Permit for storm
water discharges associated with construction. Developer must contact Riverside
County Flood Control District for informational materials.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
17. Parcel map(waiver) shall be required to alter lot line that extends through proposed
structure.
Phil Joy
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FIRE DEPARTMENT
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California Department of Forestry and Fire Protei t i�in
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RECEIVED
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OEMIIIERT
Tom Tisdale
Fire Chief 0'U4 0 6 2007
Cove Fire Marshal's Office
73710 Fred Waring Drive #102 'OMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEpAMENT
Proudly serving the Palm Desert CA 92260
unincorporated CITY OF PALM DESERT
areas of Riverside (760) 346-1870
County and the
cities of:
Banning TO: VZUlIn Sw!,rzA-`ys. DATE: ‘6174c"-)
Beaumont
Calimesa REF:C/Z• �j j-G 1 1 �Q 07 _° Art~L _,..",(7 07'lc"
Canyon Lake If circled, conditions apply to project p-7- 4 si
Coachella
Desert Hot Springs With respect to the conditions of approval regarding the above
• referenced project, the fire department recommends the following fire
Indian Wells protection measures be provided in accordance with City Municipal
Indio Code, NFPA, CFC, and CBC or any recognized Fire Protection
• Standards:
Lake Elsinore The Fire Department is required to set a minimum fire flow for the
La•Quints remodel or construction of all buildings per UFC article 87.
+ ) A fire flow of 1500 gpm for a 1-hour duration at 20 psi residual
Moreno Valley pressure must be available before any combustible material is placed
Palm Desert on the iob site.
Provide or show there exists a water system capable of providing a
Perris gpm flow of:
Rancho Mirage 3. 1500 gpm for single family dwellings
• 4. 2500 gpm for multifamily dwellings
San Jacinto 3000 gpm for commercial buildings
Temecula The required fire flow shall be available from a wet barrel Super
Hydrant (s) 4"x 2 '/z" x 2 'A", located not less than 25' nor more than:
6. 200' from any portion of a single family dwelling measured via
Board of Supervisors vehicular travelway
7. 165' from any portion of a multifamily dwelling measured via
Bob Busietr vehicular travelway
Distr150' from any portion of a commercial building measured via
John Tavaglione
District 2
6) Water
travelway
Water Plans must be approved by the Fire Marshal and include
Jim Venable
District 3 verification that the water system will produce the required fire flow.
10. Please be advised the proposed project may not he feasible since the
Roy Wilsonexisting water mains will not meet the required fire flow.
Districtt4 4
Tom Mullen
District 5
11. Install a complete NFPA 13 fire sprinkler system. This applies to all
buildings with a 3000 square foot total cumulative floor area. The Fire
Marshal shall approved the locations of all post indicator valves and
fire department connections. All valves and connections shall not be
less than 25' from the building and within 50' of an approved
hydrant. Exempted are one and two family dwellings.
(a) All valves controlling the water supply for automatic sprinkler
systems and Water-flow switches shall be monitored and alarmed per
CBC Chapter 9.
l' Install a fire alarm system as required by the IIBC Chapter 3.
14 Install portable fire extinguishers per NFPA 10, but not less than one
2AIOBC extinguisher per 3000 square feet and not over 75' walking
distance. A "K" type fire extinguisher is required in all commercial
kitchens.
15. Install a Hood/Duct automatic fire extinguishing system per NFPA 96
in all public and private cooking operations except single-family
residential usage.
16. Install a dust collecting system per CFC Chapter 76 if conducting an
operation that produces airborne particles.
4910 All building shall be accessible by an all-weather roadway extending
to within 150' of all portions of the exterior walls of the first story.
The roadway shall not be less than 24' of unobstructed width and
13' 6" of vertical clearance. Where parallel parking is required on
both sides of the street the roadway must be 36' wide and 32' wide
with parking on one side. Dead-end roads in excess of 150' shall be
provided with a minimum 45' radius turn-around 55' in industrial
developments.
Whenever access into private property is controlled through use of
gates, barriers or other means provisions shall he made to install a
"Knox Box" key over-ride system to allow for emergency vehicle
access. Minimum gate width shall be 16" with a minimum vertical
clearance of 13'6".
19. A dead end single access over 500' will require a secondary access,
sprinklers or other mitigative measures approved by the Fire
Marshal. Under no circumstance shall a dead end over 1300' be
accepted.
20. A second access is required. This can be accomplished by two main
access points from a main roadway or an emergency gate from an
adjoining development.
21. This project may require licensing by a state or county agency, to
facilitate plan review the applicant shall prepare and submit to the
Fire Marshal a letter of intent detailing the proposed usage and
occupancy type.
461, All buildings shall have illuminated addresses of a size approved by
the city.
All fire sprinkler systems, fixed fire suppression systems and alarm
plans must be submitted separately to the Fire Marshal for approval
prior to construction.
Conditions subject to change with adoption of new codes, ordinances,
laws, or when building permits are not obtained within twelve
months.
25 All elevators shall be minimum gurney size.
All questions regarding the meaning of these conditions should he referred to
the Fire Marshal's Office at(760)346-1870 in Palm Desert.
Location: 73710 Fred Waring Drive#222, Palm Desert CA 92260
Other:
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Sincerely,
David A. Avila
Fire Marshal
CITY OF PALM DESERT
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� BUILDING & SAFETY DEPARTMENT
•: ,Dy :• INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Kevin Swartz, Assistant Planner
From: Sam Szymanski, Senior Plans Examiner
Date: February 14, 2008
Subject: C/Z 07-01, PP 07-09 and CUP 07-10 (2nd)
I have reviewed the information provided and have the following comments:
1. Project must conform to the current State of California Codes adopted at the time
of plan check submittal. The following are the codes enforced at this time:
2007 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE (Based on 2006 IBC)
2007 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE (Based on 2006 UMC)
2007 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE (Based on 2006 UPC)
2007 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE (Based on 2005 NEC)
2007 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE (Based on the 2005 Energy Stds)
2007 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
2007 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE
2. An approved automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed required for this
structure.
3. Compliance with Ordinance 1124, Local Energy Efficiency Standards. The
requirements are more restrictive than the 2005 California Energy Standards.
Please obtain a copy of the Ordinance for further information.
4. A disabled access overlay of the precise grading plan is required to be submitted
to the Dept of Building and Safety for plan review of the site accessibility
requirements as per 2007 CBC Chapter 11 B and Chapter 10.
5. All exits must provide an accessible path of travel to the public way. (CBC 1024.6
& 1127B.1)
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6. Detectable warnings shall be provided where required per CBC 11336.8 and
1127B.5 (7). The designer is also required to meet all ADA requirements. Where
an ADA requirement is more restrictive than the State of California, the ADA
requirement shall supercede the State requirement.
7. Provide an accessible path of travel to the trash enclosure. The trash enclosure
is required to be accessible. Please obtain a detail from the Dept of Building and
Safety.
8. All contractors and subcontractors shall have a current City of Palm Desert
Business License prior to permit issuance per Palm desert Municipal Code, Title
5.
9. All contractors and/or owner-builders must submit a valid Certificate of Worker's
Compensation Insurance coverage prior to the issuance of a building permit per
California Labor Code, Section 3700.
10. Address numerals shall comply with Palm Desert Ordinance No. 1006 (Palm
Desert Municipal Code 15.04.110 through 15.04.160). Compliance with
Ordinance 1006 regarding street address location, dimension, stroke of line,
distance from street, height from grade, height from 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. You may
request a copy of Ordinance 1006 from the Department of Building and Safety
counter staff.
11. Please contact Debbie Le Blanc, Land Management Specialist, at the
Department of Building and Safety (760-776-6420) regarding the addressing of
all buildings and/or suites.
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PALM DESF.Rr,CALIFORNIA 92260-2578
TEL:760 346-06n
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info@palm-daert.org
CITY OF PALM DESERT
PUBLIC NOTICE
CASE NO.GPA 07-02/C/Z 07-01/PP 7-09/CUP 07-10
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the Palm Desert Planning
Commission to consider a request by WLC Architects Inc for approval of a new Administrative
Facility for Coachella Valley Water District. The new structure includes a board room and office
space for 108 employees in the finance, communications, engineering, administration, human
resources and risk management departments. The two-story building will be approximately
42,000 square feet in total floor area. There will be a surface parking lot with 114 employee
parking spaces along the west side of the new building and 114 public parking spaces located
in front of the building, with an Adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration as it relates to the
project thereto.An Initial Study of environmental impacts has been completed for the project. The
Initial Study and Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration are available for review. The Initial Study
and Mitigated Negative Declaration were completed in accordance the City's Guidelines
implementing the California Environmental Quality Act. Subject property is located at 75-515
Hovley Lane East. (APN.632-030-003,632-030-015 and 634-030-036)
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SAID public hearing will be held on Tuesday,April 1, 2008,at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers
at the Palm Desert Civic Center, 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California,at which time
and place all interested persons are invited to attend and be heard.Written comments concerning
all items covered by this public hearing notice shall be accepted up to the date of the hearing.
Information concerning the proposed project and/or negative declaration is available for review in
the Department of Community Development at the above address between the hours of 8:00 a.m.
and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. If you challenge the proposed actions in court, you may be
limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in
this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Palm Desert Planning Commission at,or
prior to,the public hearing.
PUBLISH: Desert Sun LAURI AYLAIAN, Secretary
March 8,2008 Palm Desert Planning Commission
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INITIAL STUDY/
DRAFT NEGATIVE DECLARATION
for the
COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
PALM DESERT ADMINISTRATIVE FACILTY
Coachella Valley Water District
85-995 Avenue 52
Coachella,CA 92236
760.398.2651
F 760.391.9637
EMAIL ADDRESS:
lstowe(a,cvwd.org
JUNE 2007
CVWD File No.0075.20
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NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A
• NEGATIVE DECLARATION
COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
85-995 Avenue 52
Post Office Box 1058
Coachella, California 92236
(760) 398-2651
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the District Staff of the Coachella Valley Water District will
recommend the adoption of a proposed Negative Declaration on the project listed below on the date and
time, and at the location listed below. Any person desiring to comment on the recommendation of the
District Staff may do so verbally or in writing at the above address and telephone number. The public
review period during which comments may be received is from the date of this Notice until the end of
the business day on July 19, 2007.
•
Project Title: Coachella Valley Water District Palm Desert Administrative Facility
Project Location: The Coachella Valley Water District Palm Desert Administrative Facility will be
located at the corner of Hovley Lane East and Beacon Hill Drive in Palm Desert, Riverside County, in a
portion of section 10, township 5 south, range 6 east, San Bernardino Base and Meridian.
Project Description: The Coachella Valley Water District Palm Desert Administrative Facility includes
the construction of a new administrative office building on 5.84 acres of vacant land. The new structure
includes a board room and office space for 108 employees in the finance, communications, engineering,
administration, human resources and risk management departments. The two-story building will be
approximately 42,000 square feet in total floor area. There will be a surface parking lot with 114
employee parking spaces along the west side of the new building and 114 public parking spaces located
in front of the building. A parking area for approximately 45 heavy vehicles is also proposed in the
southernmost portion of the parcel. Site development will include grading, sewer, water and storm
drain facilities,paving, exterior lighting and landscape construction, security walls/fencing and gates.
Also included is the installation of a diesel-fueled generator for backup power.
Lead Agency: Coachella Valley Water District
Measures to Minimize Temporary Construction Effects: 1. Construction dust will be controlled with a
dust palliative. 2. Any runoff water will be directed into a catch basin. 3. Temporary construction noise
will be mitigated with use of engine mufflers.
Finding: Recommend to the District's Board of Directors the adoption of a Negative Declaration on the
above project at a future meeting at 9:00 a.m. in the Dr. Forbes Auditorium of the District's
Administration Building at the above address.
Location of the Proposed Negative Declaration for Review: Coachella Valley Water District(above
address)
Date: June 14, 2007
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Steve Robbins
General Manager-Chief Engineer
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File: 0075.20
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM
1. Project Title: Coachella Valley Water District Palm Desert Administrative Facility.
2. Lead Agency Name and Address: Coachella Valley Water District, Post Office Box 1058,
Coachella, California 92236.
3. Contact Person and Phone Number: Luke Stowe, (760) 398-2661, extension 2545.
4. Project Location: The Coachella Valley Water District Palm Desert Administrative Facility
will be located at the corner of Hovley Lane East and Beacon Hill Drive in Palm Desert,
Riverside County in a portion of section 10,township 5 south,range 6 east, San Bernardino
Base and Meridian.
5. Project Sponsor's Name and Address: Coachella Valley Water District, Post Office
Box 1058, Coachella, California 92236.
6. General Plan Designation: "Light Industrial"and "Public/Quasi-Public Facilities"per the
Palm Desert General Plan,March 2004.
7. Zoning: "Light Industrial"and"Public/Quasi-Public Facilities"per the Palm Desert
General Plan, March 2004.
8. Description of Project: The Coachella Valley Water District Palm Desert Administrative
Facility("CVWD Facility")includes the construction of a new administrative office
building on 5.84 acres of vacant land. The new structure includes a board room and office
space for 108 employees in the finance, communications, engineering, administration,
human resources and risk management departments. The two-story building will be
approximately 42,000 square-feet in total floor area. There will be a surface parking lot
with 114 employee parking spaces along the west side of the new building and 114 public
parking spaces located in front of the building. A parking area for approximately 45 heavy
vehicles is also proposed in the southernmost portion of the parcel. Site development will
include grading, sewer,water and storm drain facilities,paving, exterior lighting and
landscape construction, security walls/fencing and gates. Also included is the installation
of a diesel-fueled generator for backup power.
9. Surrounding Land Uses and Setting: The 5.84-acre site for the proposed CVWD Facility is
completely surrounded by development: northwest and east is existing light industrial and
commercial; existing residential units are located to the northeast; the existing CVWD
Satellite Facility is located east of the site; and Water Reclamation Plant No. 10 is located
south and southeast of the proposed site. A row of Tamarisk trees borders the immediate
south boundary. The site itself contains disturbed Sonoran Creosote Bush Scrub habitat,
mostly Creosote bush and Myoma fine sand.
10. Other public agencies whose approval is required: City of Palm Desert
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ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED:
Environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at
least one impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact" as indicated by the checklist on the
following pages.
❑ Land Use and Planning ❑ Transportation/Circulation ❑ Public Services
❑ Population and Housing ❑ Biological Resources ❑ Utilities and Service Systems
❑ Geological Problems ❑ Energy and Mineral ❑ Aesthetics
Resources
Water ❑ Hazards ❑ Cultural Resources
Air Quality ❑ Noise ❑ Recreation
Mandatory Findings of
Significance
STATEMENT OF REASONS TO SUPPORT FINDINGS
Except for any temporary disturbances (noise, dust, local traffic circulation)caused by the
construction activities associated with the Coachella Valley Water District Palm Desert
Administrative Facility,this project will not have a significant effect on the environment or
surrounding areas.
DETERMINATION
On the basis of this initial evaluation: I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a
significant effect on the en ' onment and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
Prepared by: y' &f�/
Luke Sto Date
Senior Environmental Specialist
Submitted y: 6/c31/417
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Director gineering
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Environmental Assessment Committee Determination
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Concurrence by: 2% 7
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airperson,District's Environmental
Assessment Committee
General Manager Determination
Approved by: G/Zo ,a 7
Stev Robbins Date
/e General Manager-Chief Engineer
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS CHECKLIST
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Potentially
Significant
Potentially Unless Less Than
Significant Mitigation Significant No
Issues(and Supporting Information Sources): Impact Incorporated Impact Impact
I. LAND USE AND PLANNING.
Would the proposal:
a) Conflict with general plan
designation or zoning?
b) Conflict with applicable121
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environmental plans or policies
adopted by agencies with
jurisdiction over the project?
c) Be incompatible with existing
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land use in the vicinity?
d) Affect agricultural resources or ❑ ❑
operations?
e) Disrupt or divide the physical
'arrangement of an established
community(including a
low-income or minority
community)?
II. POPULATION AND HOUSING.
Would the proposal:
a) Cumulatively exceed official
regional or local population
projections?
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Potentially
Significant
Potentially Unless Less Than
Significant Mitigation Significant No
Issues(and Supporting Information Sources): Impact Incorporated Impact Impact
b) Induce substantial growth in an 0 El ❑
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area either directly or indirectly?
1 c) Displace existing housing,
especially affordable housing?
III. GEOLOGIC PROBLEMS.
Would the proposal result in or expose
people to potential impacts involving: ,
a) Fault rupture? El ❑ El El
b) Seismic ground shaking? El0
0 El
c) Seismic ground failure including 0 CI ® ❑
liquefaction?
d) Seiche, tsunami or volcanic ❑ ill
hazard?
e) Landslides or mudflows? o ❑ ❑
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f) Erosion, changes in topography or 0 0 El 121
unstable soil conditions from
excavation, grading or fill?
g) Subsidence of the land? El El0
121
h) Expansive soils? ❑
i) Unique geologic or physical
features?
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Significant
Potentially Unless Less Than
Significant Mitigation Significant No
Issues(and Supporting Information Sources): Impact Incorporated Impact Impact
IV. WATER. Would the proposal result
in:
a) Changes in absorption rates, ❑ ❑
drainage patterns or the rate and
amount of surface runoff?
b) Exposure of people or property to ❑ ❑ 131
water-related hazards such as
flooding?
c) Discharge into surface waters or
other alteration of surface water
quality?
d) Changes in the amount of surface � � ❑
water in any water body?
e) Changes in currents, or the course ❑
or direction of water movements?
f) Change in the quantity of
groundwater either through direct
additions or withdrawals, or
through interception of an aquifer
by cuts, excavations or through
substantial loss of groundwater
recharge capability?
g) Altered direction or rate of flow ofEl
groundwater?
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Potentially
Significant
Potentially Unless Less Than
Significant Mitigation Significant No
Issues(and Supporting Information Sources): Impact Incorporated Impact Impact
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h) Impacts to groundwater quality? ❑ � ❑
i) Substantial reduction in the � ❑ ❑
amount of groundwater otherwise
available for public water
supplies?
V. AIR QUALITY. Would the proposal:
a) Violate any air quality standard, or
contribute to an existing or
projected air quality violation?
b) Expose sensitive receptors to ❑ ❑
pollutants?
c) Alter air movement,moisture or ❑ 121
temperature, or cause any change
in climate?
d) Create objectionable odors? � ❑
VI. TRANSPORTATION/
CIRCULATION: Would the proposal
result in:
a) Increased vehicle trips or traffic ❑ EZI
congestion?
b) Hazards to safety from design
features or incompatible uses?
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Significant
Potentially Unless Less Than
Significant Mitigation Significant No
Issues(and Supporting Information Sources): Impact Incorporated Impact Impact
c) Inadequate emergency access or � ❑ 121
access to nearby uses?
d) Insufficient parking capacity on- � � ❑
site or off-site?
e) Hazards or barriers for pedestrians ❑
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or bicyclists?
f) Conflicts with adopted policies
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supporting alternative
transportation?
g) Rail,waterborne or air traffic121
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impacts?
VII. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES.
Would the proposal result in impacts
to:
a) Endangered, threatened or rare � � ❑ 121
species,or their habitats
(including but not limited to
plants, fish, insects, animals and
birds)?
b) Locally designated species? ❑ ❑
c) Locally designated natural
communities?
d) Wetland habitat? ❑
e) Wildlife dispersal or migration
corridors?
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Potentially
Significant
Potentially Unless Less Than
Issues(and Supporting Information Sources): Significant Mitigation Significant No
Impact Incorporated Impact Impact
VBI. ENERGY AND MINERAL
RESOURCES. Would the proposal:
a) Conflict with adopted energy ❑ 121
conservation plans?
b) Use nonrenewable resources in a � ❑
wasteful and inefficient manner?
c) Result in the loss of availability of ❑
a known mineral resource that
would be of future value to the
region and the residents of the
state?
IX. HAZARDS Would the proposal
involve:
a) A risk of accidental explosion or
release of hazardous substances
(including,but not limited to: oil,
pesticides, chemicals or
radiation)?
b) Possible interference with an ❑
emergency response plan or
emergency evacuation plan?
c) The creation of any health hazard ❑
or potential health hazard?
d) Exposure of people to existing � � ❑
sources of potential health
hazards?
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Potentially
Significant
Potentially Unless Less Than
Significant Mitigation Significant No
Issues(and Supporting Information Sources): Impact Incorporated Impact Impact
e) Increased fire hazard in areas with El
flammable brush, grass or trees?
X. NOISE. Would the proposal result in:
a) Increases in existing noise levels? CI
b) Exposure of people to severe
noise levels?
XI. PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the
proposal have an effect upon or result
in a need for new or altered
government services in any of the
following areas:
a) Fire protection?
El
b) Police protection?
El El
c) ,Schools? ❑ ❑ ❑
d) Maintenance of public facilities ® ❑
including roads?
e) Other governmental services? 121
❑
XII. UTILITIES AND SERVICE
SYSTEMS. Would the proposal
result in a need for new systems or
supplies, or substantial alterations to
the following utilities:
a) Power or natural gas?
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Significant
Potentially Unless Less Than
Significant Mitigation Significant No
Issues(and Supporting Information Sources): Impact Incorporated Impact Impact
b) Communications systems? El El 0 El
c) Local or regional water treatment, ❑ 0
or distribution facilities?
d) Sewer or septic tanks? El El ® ❑
e) Storm water drainage? El ❑
0 El
f) Solid waste disposal? El El El ❑
g) Local or regional water supplies? 0El El 0
XIII. AESTHETICS. Would the proposal:
a) Affect a scenic vista or scenic 0 ❑
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highway?
b) Have a demonstrable negative
0 El El 121
aesthetic effect?
c) Create light or glare? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
XIV. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would
the proposal:
a) Disturb paleontological resources? 0 0 El CI
b) Disturb archaeological resources? ❑ ❑ El 13
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Significant
Potentially Unless Less Than
Issues(and Supporting Information Sources): Significant Mitigation Significant No
Impact Incorporated Impact Impact
c) Affect historical resources? ❑
d) Have the potential to cause a
physical change which would
affect unique ethnic cultural
values?
e) Restrict existing religious or
sacred uses within the potential
impact area?
XV. RECREATION. Would the proposal:
a) Increase the demand for
neighborhood or regional parks, or
other recreational facilities?
b) Affect existing recreational � � ❑
opportunities?
XVI.MANDATORY FINDINGS OF
SIGNIFICANCE.
a) Does the project have the
potential to degrade the quality of
the environment; substantially
reduce the habitat of a fish or
wildlife species; cause a fish or
wildlife population to drop below
self-sustaining levels; threaten to
eliminate a plant or animal
community;reduce the number or
restrict the range of a rare or
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Potentially
Significant
Issues(and Supporting Information Sources): Potentially Unless Less Than
Significant Mitigation Significant No
Impact Incorporated Impact Impact
endangered plant or animal; or � ❑ ® ❑
eliminate important examples of
the major periods of California
history or prehistory?
b) Does the project have the ❑ � ❑
potential to achieve short-term,to
the disadvantage of long-term,
environmental goals?
c) Does the project have impacts that ❑ ES
are individually limited,but
cumulatively considerable?
d) Does the project have
environmental effects which will
cause substantial adverse effects
on human beings, either directly
or indirectly?
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COMMENTS
I. Land Use and Planning
The proposed CVWD Facility is located at the corner of Hovley Lane East and Beacon
Hill Drive in Palm Desert, Riverside County on a 5.84-acre vacant lot. This "in-fill"project is
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completely surrounded by existing commercial, light industrial and residential development. The
site is zoned as "Light Industrial" and"Public/Quasi-Public Facilities"per the Palm Desert
General Plan, March 2004. The zoning descriptions allow public agency facilities to be
constructed and operated within the project site. There are no agricultural lands located on or
adjacent to the project site.
IL Population and Housing
The proposed CVWD Facility in Palm Desert is being constructed to provide office space
for 108 employees in the finance, communications, engineering, administration,human resources
and risk management departments that are currently located in the CVWD facility in Coachella.
The new CVWD Facility will also include a board room where board of directors meetings will
be held twice monthly. This project is not a growth-inducing project and is consistent with
approved local planning. No existing housing will be displaced or negatively affected by the
project.
III. Geology
The proposed site for the new CVWD Facility is relatively flat and at an elevation of
approximately 210 to 220 feet above mean sea level. The soil is Myoma fine sand typical of
dunes and alluvial fans. The site is approximately eight miles southwest of the San Andreas
Fault and as such would be subject to significant ground shaking in the event of movement on
the fault. The site is not located within an area identified as an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault
Zone. The proposed facility will be designed and constructed to meet current California
building standards to withstand seismic groundshaking. Therefore,project impacts related to
seismic ground shaking would be less than significant.
The CVWD Facility project site is located inland and, therefore,tsunamis are not a
hazard issue. The Salton Sea is located approximately 21 miles southeast of the project site.
There are no volcanoes in the project area. The project site is not located on a landslide or
mudflow hazard area. There are no unique geologic or physical features present.
IV. Water
During construction of the proposed CVWD Facility, stormwater would be managed in
accordance with Best Management Practices (BMPs) identified in a Storm Water Pollution
Prevention Plan(SWPPP). These BMPs would include measures to minimize erosion and
sedimentation and general good housekeeping practices to limit potential discharge of pollutants
associated with construction vehicle and equipment use. With implementation of BMPs per the
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SWPPP,potential impacts on water quality associated with stormwater discharges during project
construction would be less than significant.
The proposed project does not include alteration of the course of a stream or river. The
proposed project would involve earthwork for grading the site, constructing a foundation, and
improving the site with parking,utilities and landscaping,but would not have a significant effect
on storm water runoff characteristics. The project would add approximately 3.0 acres of
impervious surfaces(concrete parking areas, sidewalks) within the 5.84-acre site with
construction of the CVWD Facility and associated parking. The SWPPP will include measures
to control stormwater runoff from impervious surfaces.
With implementation of the SWPPP BMPs,the construction and operation of the new
CVWD Facility will not result in substantial erosion or siltation, flooding, or provide additional
sources of polluted runoff. Impacts would be less than significant.
V. Air Quality
The proposed CVWD Facility is located within the Salton Sea Air Basin(SSAB), which
includes Imperial County and most of the low desert areas of central Riverside County. The
Riverside County portion of the SSAB is regulated by the South Coast Air Quality Management
District(SCAQMD). The Coachella Valley portion of Riverside County is designated as a
"serious"non-attainment area for ozone(8-hour) and particulate matter 10 microns or less in
diameter(PM10).
The applicable air quality plans for the CVWD Facility project are the 2003 Air Quality
Management Plan(AQMP) and the Coachella Valley PM10 State Implementation Plan(SIP).
The AQMP is designed to satisfy the planning requirements of both the federal and California
Clean Air Acts. The AQMP outlines strategies and measures to achieve federal and state
standards for healthful air quality for all areas under SCAQMD's jurisdiction, including portions
of the SSAB. The Coachella Valley PM10 SIP identifies additional strategies and measures to
control fugitive dust specifically in the Coachella Valley.
A project is deemed inconsistent with the applicable air quality plan if it would result in
population and/or employment growth that exceeds growth estimated in the applicable air quality
plan. The proposed project includes development of an employment center,but would not
induce population or employment growth beyond the levels approved in the AQMP. Therefore,
the proposed project would not conflict with or obstruct the implementation of the AQMP.
Disturbance of 5,000 square feet or more requires a Dust Control Plan. The proposed
project will have a Dust Control Plan that follows the SCAQMD Rule 403 Fugitive Dust Control
Requirements within the Coachella Valley. With respect to the Coachella Valley PM10 SIP, the
proposed project will comply with the dust control requirements of the SIP, and therefore will
not conflict with or obstruct implementation of the SIP.
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Except for temporary emissions of diesel particulate matter associated with use of heavy
diesel equipment during project construction,the proposed project would not result in emissions
of toxic air contaminants or nuisance odors. However,these temporary construction-related
emissions and/or odor impacts would be confined to the immediate vicinity of the project
equipment and would not expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations
and/or odors. The appropriate air quality permits for the diesel-fueled generator for back-up
power will be procured from the SCAQMD before the generator is installed at the project site.
The vehicle trips created by the 108 employees at the new facility will not have a
significant effect on air quality in the Coachella Valley since these vehicle trips will be the same
employees currently traveling to the existing CVWD office in Coachella. Since Palm Desert is
more centrally-located in the Coachella Valley, some employees' commutes will be lessened.
VI. Transportation/Circulation
The Riverside County Transportation Commission is the Congestion Management
Agency for the project area. The Coachella Valley Association of Governments(CVAG), as a
regional planning agency,has been monitoring traffic counts in the Coachella Valley. A 1998
planning study projected daily traffic volumes on the Coachella Valley's roads in 2020. In
several locations,the 2020 figures had already been exceeded by 2005,including these
intersections in Palm Desert: Hovley Lane East/Washington Street; Cook Street/Country Club;
and Cook Street/Fred Waring. The Hovley Lane East/Washington Street intersection is the
busiest in the Coachella Valley per CVAG. The additional vehicle trips created by the 108
employees at the new facility will not have a significant effect on the average daily traffic on
local streets in the project vicinity.
The construction activities associated with the CVWD Facility project will slightly
increase heavy truck traffic on the local roads in the project area during the construction period.
However, such truck traffic will not exceed established local load limits. The project will
generate limited traffic during construction and may require short-term delays on local roadways.
Coordination with the City of Palm Desert will ensure that local traffic impacts remain minimal
during construction activities.
Adequate parking for the 108 employees at the new facility will be provided with a
parking lot with 114 parking spaces. There will also be a visitors' parking lot with 114 spaces, as
well as a parking area for approximately 45 heavy vehicles.
VII. Biological Resources
The proposed CVWD Facility site is located at the corner of Hovley Lane East and
Beacon Hill Drive in the city of Palm Desert and is completely surrounded by development(light
industrial, commercial, residential,public facility, water treatment plant). A biological field
survey was conducted by LSA Associates, Inc. in February 2006 to record the general site
conditions, vegetation, wildlife, potential jurisdictional waters, and suitability of habitat for
sensitive species.
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The"island"site contains disturbed Sonoran Creosote Bush Scrub vegetation, consisting
of creosote bush(Larrea tridentata), sand verbena(Abronia villlosa var. villosa),panamint
cryptantha(Cryptantha angustifolia)and desert marigold(Baileya pleniradiata). A row of
tamarisk trees (Tamarix aphylla)borders the south boundary of the site. Wildlife and/or its sign
(scat,tracks,burrows) observed during the survey included mourning dove(Zenaida macroura),
common raven(Corms corax),white-crowned sparrow (Zonotrichia leucophrys),house finch
(Carpodacus mexicanus) and desert cottontail (Sylvilagus audubonii).
Two federally/State-listed species have a low probability of occurrence at the site:
• Coachella Valley milkvetch(Astragalus lentiginosus var. coachellae); and
• Palm Springs round-tailed ground squirrel (Spermophilus tereticaudis chlorus)
Based on the small size of the site and site disturbance,desert tortoise, another federal/State-
listed species, is considered to be absent from the site. Seven other non-listed, sensitive species
are considered to also have a low probability of occurrence:
• Flat-seeded spurge(Chamaesyce platysperma);
• Glandular ditaxis (Ditaxis clariana);
• California ditaxis (Ditaxis serrata var. californica);
• Flat-tailed horned lizard(Phrynosoma mcallii);
• Burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia);
• Black-tailed gnatcatcher(Polioptila melanura); and
• Western yellow bat(Lasiurus xanthinus)
Additional pre-construction surveys by a qualified biologist will be conducted on the site to
verify the non-existence of any of the above-mentioned sensitive species.
Since the proposed project site is surrounded by existing development, the habitat onsite
has been fragmented and regional wildlife movement has been inhibited. The site is not within a
conservation area of the proposed Coachella Valley Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan.
The proposed project will not have a significant effect on a regional wildlife corridor. Also, no
jurisdictional waters or wetlands regulated by various federal and state agencies are present on
the site; therefore, the project will not affect any jurisdictional waters or wetlands.
VIII. Energy and Mineral Resources
The proposed CVWD Facility project does not conflict with any adopted energy
conservation plans. The project will include energy-efficient design and materials where feasible
and available. No wasteful use of electricity will occur. No loss of valuable mineral resources
will occur with the construction or use of the project.
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IX. Hazards
The CVWD Facility design and construction will follow all applicable federal, state, and
local safety guidelines. Any hazards to workers during construction of the project will be
minimized by adherence to required Occupational Safety and Health Administration(OSHA)
standards. The proposed project will not interfere with any emergency response plans or
evacuation plans. The project includes the installation of ornamental landscaping throughout the
site,but will not increase fire hazards at the project site.
X. Noise
A temporary increase in noise levels may occur during construction activities at the
proposed CVWD Facility site. Since there are adjacent residential and commercial units,
temporary construction noise will be minimized by the use of engine mufflers on construction
equipment. All construction activities at the site will adhere to the noise regulations established
by the City of Palm Desert. This temporary increase in noise levels during construction activities
will not be a significant effect. The emergency generator that will be installed at the CVWD
Facility will run during loss of commercial power and will be"exercised"for 5 minutes weekly.
Once completed, the new CVWD Facility will not produce noise effects above the existing noise
levels in the project vicinity.
XI. Public Services
The construction and operation of the new CVWD Facility will require some additional
fire protection,police protection, and maintenance of a public facility,but these requirements are
not considered a significant effect.
XII. Utilities and Service Systems
The proposed, two-story CVWD Facility will be approximately 42,000 square-feet in
total floor area and provide office space for 108 employees. Site development will include
grading, sewer,water and storm drain facilities,paving, exterior lighting and landscape
construction, security walls/fencing and gates. Construction activities and operations at the new
CVWD Facility will use power provided by the local power utility. The project will include
energy-efficient design and materials where feasible and available. Daily operations at the new
facility will use telephone, gas, water, sewer, solid waste services provided by the local utilities.
The use of these utilities and services at the proposed CVWD Facility are not considered a
significant effect.
XIII. Aesthetics
The proposed CVWD Facility will be located at the corner of Hovley Lane East and
Beacon Hill Drive in Palm Desert on a 5.84-acre parcel containing disturbed Sonoran Creosote
Bush Scrub habitat. The"in-fill"project is completely surrounded by existing commercial, light
industrial and residential development. The two-story building will be approximately 42,000
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square-feet in total floor area. There will be a surface parking lot with 114 employee parking
spaces along the west side of the new building, 114 public parking spaces located in front of the
building, and heavy vehicle parking behind the building. Site development will include grading,
sewer,water and storm drain facilities,paving, exterior lighting and landscape construction,
security walls/fencing and gates. The project design will follow all City of Palm Desert design
guidelines and will not be out of context with other structures in the project vicinity. The new
building will be approximately 35 feet at its highest point. The residential buildings north of the
new facility are also two-story structures with a maximum height of approximately 30 feet. The
project will not have a significant effect on the current viewshed of these residential units. The
proposed project will not impact any scenic vistas and is not located along a designated scenic
road.
Additional light sources will be created by the proposed facility with safety/security
lighting on and surrounding the building, and parking lot lighting. All lighting will be shielded
downward to avoid any potential effects on adjacent residential/commercial units. All lighting
guidelines established by the City of Palm Desert will be followed during project development.
XIV. Cultural Resources
On January 27, 2006, LSA Associates, Inc. conducted a field survey at the proposed
CVWD Facility site for archaeological/cultural resources. No archaeological/cultural resources
were observed at the project site. A cultural resource records search through the University of
California Eastern Information Center was also conducted by LSA in January 2006. Data from
the records search indicated that 16 cultural resource studies have been conducted within a one-
mile radius of the project site. No cultural resources have been recorded within the project
boundaries. The nearest recorded cultural resource is an adobe structure(CA-RIV-3886) located
about one-mile southeast of the project site.
Per the cultural resources report,the development of the project will not likely affect any
cultural resources; therefore,no further cultural resource investigations or monitoring are
recommended. However, if cultural resources are identified during construction activities at the
site, a qualified archaeologist will be notified to record any findings per CEQA guidelines. If
human remains are discovered, construction activities shall cease until the Coroner has been
notified and has made a determination of origin and deposition. If the remains are determined to
be prehistoric, the Coroner will notify the Native American Heritage Commission which will
determine and notify the Most Likely Descendant.
A paleontological resource records search and field survey were also conducted for the
proposed project site. Paleontological resource sites have not been recorded within a mile radius
of the site; fossil localities are known from the mid-Pleistocene sediments in the Indio Hills,
about 4 miles north of the project site. No paleontological resources were observed during a field
reconnaissance at the site. However, if paleontological resources are discovered during
construction activities, a qualified paleontologist will be retained to evaluate and remove those
resources per CEQA guidelines.
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XV. Recreation
The construction and operation of the proposed CVWD Facility will not increase the
demand for neighborhood or regional parks,or any other recreational facilities. Nor will the
project affect any existing recreational opportunities in the project area.
XVI. Mandatory Findings of Significance.
a.) The proposed CVWD Facility site is completely surrounded by development(light
industrial, commercial,residential,public facility,wastewater treatment plant). The
"island" site contains disturbed Sonoran Creosote Bush Scrub vegetation. Since the
proposed project site is surrounded by existing development,the habitat onsite has
been fragmented and regional wildlife movement has been inhibited. The site is not
within a conservation area of the proposed Coachella Valley Multiple Species Habitat
Conservation Plan. The proposed project will not have a significant effect on any
regional wildlife corridor. Sensitive species were not found on the site and will not be
affected by the project. No cultural resources were found on the project site,thus,the
project will not eliminate important examples of the major periods of California
history or prehistory.
b.) The construction and operation of the proposed CVWD Facility project will not have
a negative effect on long-term environmental goals. The proposed CVWD Facility is
being constructed to provide office space for 108 employees in the Finance,
Communications,Engineering, Administration, Human Resources and Risk
Management departments, as well as a Board Room, customers, other meetings. This
project is an"in-fill"project; the project site is surrounded by existing residential,
commercial and light industrial use. The project is not a growth-inducing project and
is consistent with approved local planning. The project will use the latest energy-
efficient design and materials. The new facility will be in Palm Desert, a more
centrally-located area of the Coachella Valley, which may lessen work commutes for
some employees.
c.) The new CVWD Facility will have temporary effects associated with dust,noise, and
local traffic circulation during construction activities. Project construction will follow
all federal, state and local regulations regarding air quality,noise and traffic
circulation. The cumulative effects, if any, of this project and other projects in the
vicinity are not expected to have a significant effect on the environment or the
community.
d.) Since the proposed project will follow all federal, state and local regulations regarding
air quality, water quality, and worker safety during construction activities, the project
will not have any environmental effects that will cause substantial, adverse effects on
human beings, either directly or indirectly.
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REFERENCES
1. City of Palm Desert General Plan,March 2004.
2. Final Program Environmental Impact Report for Coachella Valley Water Management
Plan and State Water Project Entitlement Transfer, September 2002, Coachella Valley
Water District,.
3. Coachella Valley Final Water Management Plan, September 2002, Coachella Valley
Water District.
4. Engineer's Report on Water Supply and Replenishment Assessment,Upper Whitewater
River Subbasin Area of Benefit 2007-2008, Coachella Valley Water District,April 2007.
5. Draft Coachella Valley Multiple-Species Habitat Conservation Plan,Coachella Valley
Association of Governments, March 2007.
6. Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Report for WLC Architects,Inc.,Coachella
Valley Water District Expansion Project, Southern Corner of Hovley Lane and Beacon
Hill,Palm Desert, California,April 27, 2006, SECOR International Incorporated.
7. General Biological Resource Report, Coachella Valley Water District Palm Desert
Facility, February 21,2006, LSA Associates, Inc.
8. Cultural Resource Assessment, Coachella Valley Water District Palm Desert Facility,
February 13, 2006, LSA Associates, Inc.
9. Paleontological Resource Assessment, Coachella Valley Water District Palm Desert
Facility, February 24, 2006,LSA Associates,Inc.
10. Coachella Valley Existing 2-Way Daily Traffic Volumes, March 26, 2006, Coachella
Valley Association of Governments,Department of Transportation.
11. Site Visit by Luke Stowe, CVWD Senior Environmental Specialist, June 1,2007.
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NOTICE OF DETERMINATION
COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRIC
Post Office Box 1058 � ;�
RIVEERSIDE COUNTv `L
Coachella, California 92236
AUG 13 2007
To: County Clerk LARRY W.WARD,CLERK
County of Riverside
Post Office Box 751 By-1".'•
Riverside,California 92502
Subject: Filing of Notice of Determination in compliance with Section 21108 or 21152n1i.t�F,
Resources Code Determir.ao
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Project Title: Coachella Valley Water District Palm Desert Administrative Facility 'O.
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State Clearinghouse Number: 2007061103 AU() i 3 200
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Lead Agency: Coachella Valley Water District
Proiect Applicant: Coachella Valley Water District,Post Office Box 1058,Coaciihllit, a 92231,.;/f,;t*
(760)398-2651
Contact Person: Luke Stowe,Senior Environmental Specialist(760)398-2661 Extension 2545
Project Location: The Coachella Valley Water District Palm Desert Administrative Facility will be located
at the corner of Hovley Lane East and Beacon Hill Drive in Palm Desert,Riverside County,in a portion of
Section 10,Township 5 South,Range 6 East, San Bernardino Base and Meridian.
Project Description: The Coachella Valley Water District Palm Desert Administrative Facility includes the
construction of a new administrative office building on 5.84 acres of vacant land. The new structure
includes a board room and office space for 108 employees in the finance,communications,engineering,
administration,human resources and risk management departments. The two-story building will be
approximately 42,000 square-feet in total floor area. There will be a surface parking lot with 114 employee
parking spaces along the west side of the new building and 114 public parking spaces located in front of the
building. A parking area for approximately 45 heavy vehicles is also proposed in the southernmost portion
of the parcel. Site development will include grading, sewer,water and storm drain facilities,paving,
exterior lighting and landscape construction,security walls/fencing and gates. Also included is the
installation of a diesel-fueled generator for back-up power.
On July 31,2007,the Board of Directors of the Coachella Valley Water District approved the above
described project and made the following determinations:
1. Determined the project will not have a significant effect on the environment.
2. A Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA.
3. Mitigation measures were not made a condition of the approval of the project.
The Negative Declaration and record of project approval may be examined at Coachella Valley Water
District's Headquarters at 85-995 Avenue 52,Coachella,California 92236.
Date: July 31,2007
Jui Hernandez, ecretary of the and of Directors
of'' a Coachella Valley Water Dis ct
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RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-198
1 BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Directors of the Coachella Valley Water District
2 assembled in adjourned regular meeting this 31 u day of July, 2007, after independently
3 reviewing and analyzing the proceedings and recommendations of the District's Environmental
4 Assessment Committee,which independently reviewed and considered the Draft Negative
5 Declaration dated June 14,2007, for CVWD Palm Desert Administration Facility in accordance
6 with CEQA and the State CEQA guidelines, and all other applicable rules and regulations in
7 deciding whether to approve the proposed project, it hereby approves the preparation of a
8 Negative Declaration; and
9 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Environmental Assessment Committee:
10 1. Circulated the draft documents which reflect its independent judgment in regard to the
11 adoption of a Negative Declaration.
12 2. As part of the adoption of the Negative Declaration, find that it reflects the
13 independent judgment of the Environmental Assessment Committee in regard to its approval of
14 the project.
15 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Negative Declaration is in compliance with
16 CEQA requirements in that the Board of Directors and the Environmental Assessment
17 Committee make the findings listed below regarding the de minimis exemption from the
18 payment of filing fees to the Department of Fish and Game:
19 1. The project's name is CVWD Administration Facility.
20 2. Said project is located at the corner of Hovley Lane East and Beacon Hill Drive in
21 Palm Desert, Riverside County, in a portion of Section 10, Township 5 South, Range 6 East, San
22 Bernardino Base and Meridian.
23 3. An Initial Study has been conducted by the Environmental Assessment Committee so
24 as to evaluate the potential for adverse environmental impacts.
25 4. When considering the record as a whole in regard to the Negative Declaration
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I for the approval of the project, there is no evidence before this Board of Directors or
2 Environmental Assessment Committee that the proposed project will have a potential for an
3 adverse effect on wildlife resources or the habitat upon which wildlife depends and that the
4 project involves no potential for adverse effect, either individually or cumulatively, on wildlife.
5 5. The Board Secretary is the custodian of documents or other materials which constitute
6 the record of proceedings upon which the Board of Directors'decision is based and are located at
7 District's Coachella office.
8 6. The Board of Directors and the Environmental Assessment Committee have, on the
9 basis of substantial evidence, rebutted the presumption of adverse effect contained in the
10 requirements set forth pursuant to Title 14, California Code of Regulations, Section 753.5(d).
11 BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the Board Secretary of this District is hereby
12 authorized to prepare and file a Notice of Determination on this project.
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COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT ) ss.
18 OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY )
19 I,JULIA HERNANDEZ, Secretary of the Board of Directors of the Coachella Valley
20 Water District, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of
21 Resolution No. 2007-198 adopted by the Board of Directors of said District at an adjourned
22 regular meeting thereof duly held and convened on the 31 m day of July, 2007, at which meeting a
23 quorum of said Board was present and acting throughout.
24 Dated this 31m day of July, 2007.
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA-THE RESOURCES AGENCY vv V� File: 0075.20
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ENVIRONMENTAL FILING FEE CASH RECEIPT
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Lead Agency: COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT Date: 08/13/2007
County Agency of Filing: Riverside Document No: 200700922
Project Title: COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT PALM DESERT ADMINISTRATIVE FACILITY
Prej.et Applicant Name: COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DIST Phone Number
Project Applicant Address: P.O. BOX 1058 COACHELLA CA 92236
Project Applicant: Local Public Agency
CHECK APPLICABLE FEES:
El Environmental Impact Report
E Negative Declaration 1800.00
❑Application Fee Water Diversion(State Water Resources Control Board Only)
[�Project Subject to Certified Regulatory Programs
E County Administration Fee $64.00
0 Project that is exempt from fees(DeMinimis Exemption)
Project that is exempt from fees(Notice of Exemption)
Total Received 1864.00
Signature and title of person receiving payment:
Notes:
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Mr.Luke Stowe,Environmental Specialist V•V •' =1"‘""/"."-u
Coachella Valley water District ^d
P.O.Box 1058
Coachella,CA 92238
Re: SCli22007001103;CEQA Notice of Completion:NeoslhtaDsdajation for Coachella Valley Water District
Palm Desert Administration Facilities located in the Coachella Valev:Riverside County.California
Dear Mr.Stowe:
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the above-referenced document The Native American
Heritage Commission is the state's Trustee Agency for Native American Cultural Resources. The California
Environmental Duality Act(CEDA)requires that any project that causes a substantial adverse change M the
significance of an historical resource,that includes archaeological resources,is a'significant effect'requiring the
prepsrafion of an Environmental Impact Report(EIR)per CEQA guidelines§15084.5(bXc). In order to comply with
this provision,the lead agency is required to assess whether the project will have an adverse irnpect on these
resources within the'area of potential effect(APE)',and if so,to mdigate that effect.Therefore,we urge diligent tribal
consultation on this project To adequately assess the project-related impacts on historical resources,the
Commission recommends the following action:
J Contact the appropriate California Historic Resources Information Center(CHRIS). Contact informaion for the
Information Center nearest you is available from the State Office of Historic Preservation(918i853.7278y
jhttr://www.oho.narks.ca.00v/1088/files/lC%20Roster.ndf The record search will determine:
• • If a part or the entire APE has been previously surveyed for cultural resources.
• If any known cultural resources have already been recorded In or adjacent to the APE.
• If the probability is low,moderate,or high that cultural resources are located In the APE.
• if a survey is required to determine whether previously unrecorded cultural resources are present
J If an archaeological inventory survey is required,the final stage is the preparation of a professional report detailing
the findings and recommendations of the records search and field survey.
• The final report containing site forms,site significance,and mitigation measurers should be submitted
immediately to the planning department All information regarding sits locations,Native American human
remains,and associated funerary objects should be in a separate confidential addendum,and not be made
• available for pubic disclosure.
• The Anal written report should be submitted within 3 months atter work has been completed to the appropriate,
regions!archaeological Information Center. 4
J Contact the Native American Heritage Commission(NAHC)for.
• A Sacred Lands Fie(SLF)search of the project area and information on tribal contacts in the project
vicinity that may have additional cultural resource information.Please provide this office with the following
citation format to moist with the Sacred lands File search request USQW 7.5-minute ouadrande citation
• with name.townshb ranee and section: .
• The NAHC advises the use of Native American Monitors to ensure proper identification and care given cultural
resources that may be discovered. The NAHC recommends that contact be made with Native American
acts on the attached bit)get their input on pad project impact(APE).
J Lack of surface evidence of archeological resources does not preclude their subsurface existence.
• Lead agencies should include in their Mitigation plan provisions for the identification and evaluation of
accidentaly discovered archeological resources,per California Environmental Qualify Act(CEQA)§15084.5(f).
In areas of identified archaeological sensitivity,a certified archaeologist and a culturally affiliated Native
American,with knowledge in cultural resources,should monitor all grou ndristurbing activities.
• Lead agencies should include in their mitigation plan provisions for the disposition of recovered artifacts,in
consultation with culturally affiliated Native Americans.
Lead agencies should include provisions for discovery of Naive American human remains or unmarked cemeteries
in their mitigation plans.
CEQA Guidelines,Section 15004.5(d)requires the lead agency to work with the Native Americans identified
by this Commission if the initial Study identifies the presence or likely presence of Native American human
remains within the APE. CEQA Guidelines provide for agreements with Native American,identified by the
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NAHC,to assure the appropriate and drilled treatment of Native American human remains and any associated
grave Hens.
J Health and Safety Code§7050.5.Public Resources Code§5097.98 and Sec.§15064.5(d)of the CEQA
Guidelines mandate procedures to be followed in the event of an accidental dscovery of any human remains in a
location other than a dedicated cemetery.
J Lead aasndes should consider avoidance_as defined in 815370 of the CEQA Guidelinec when sianifcant cull
resources are discovered durina Vie course of oroisct olannina.
Please feel free to contact me at(918)853.8251 if you have any questions.
Sin rely,
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Program
Cc: State Clearinghouse
Attachment List of Native American Contacts
File: 0075.20
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Department of Toxic Substances Control 46 '
Maureen F. Gorsen, Director
Linda S.Adams 5796 Corporate Avenue Arnold Schwarzenepper
Secretary for Cypress, California 90630 Governor
Environmental Protection
RECEIVED. it
August 9, 2007 • AUG 18 2007 . : ,
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Mr. Luke Stowe f •
Senior Environmental Specialist
Development Services Department
Coachella Valley Water District(CVWD) •
85-995Avenue 52
Coachella, California 92236
NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE
COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT PALM DESERT ADMINISTRATIVE
FACILITY PROJECT AT THE CORNER OF HOVLEY LANE EAST AND BEACON
HILL DRIVE IN RIVERSIDE_COUNTY-,IN A PORTION OF SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP
SOUTH, RANGE.6 EAST, SAN,BERNARDINO BASE AND MERIDIAN
(SCH#2007061103) . , „
Dear Mr. Stowe:
The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) has received your submitted
Notice of Intent of an Initial Study/ Negative Declaration (IS/ND)for the above-
mentioned project. The following project description is stated in your document:
"The Coachella Valley Water District Palm Desert Administrative Facility includes the
construction of a new administrative office building on 5.84 acres of vacant land. The
new structure includes a board room and office space for 108 employees in the finance, •
communications, engineering, administrative, human resources and risk management
departments. The two-story building will be approximately 42,000 square feet in total
floor area. There will be a surface parking lot with 114 employee parking spaces along
the west side of the new building and .114 public parking spaces located in front of the
building. A parking area for approximately 45 heavy vehicles is also proposed in the
southernmost portion of the parcel Site development will include grading, sewer, water
and storm drain facilities, paving, exterior lighting and landscape construction, security
walls/fencing and.gates. Also included is the installation of a diesel-fueled generator for
back-up power.";.DTSC provides comments as follows:
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Mr. Luke Stowe
August 9, 2007
Page 2
1) The ND should identify the current or historic uses at the project site that may
have resulted in a release of hazardous wastes/substances.
2) The ND should identify the known or potentially contaminated sites within the
proposed Project area. For all identified sites, the ND should evaluate whether
conditions at the site may pose a threat to human health or the environment.
Following are the databases of some of the regulatory agencies:
• National Priorities List(NPL): A list maintained by the United States
Environmental Protection Agency (U.S.EPA).
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• Envirostor(formerly CalSites): A Database primarily used by the California
Department of Toxic Substances Control, accessible through DTSC's website
(see below).
• Resource Conservation and Recovery Information System (RCRIS): A database
of RCRA facilities that is maintained by U.S. EPA.
• Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability
Information System (CERCLIS): A database of CERCLA sites that is maintained
by U.S.EPA.
• Solid Waste Information System (SWIS): A database provided by the California
Integrated Waste Management Board which consists of both open as well as
closed and inactive solid waste disposal facilities and transfer stations.
• Leaking Underground Storage Tanks (LUST)/Spills, Leaks, Investigations and
Cleanups (SLI.C): A list that is maintained by Regional Water Quality Control
Boards.
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• Local Counties and Cities maintain lists for hazardous substances cleanup sites
and leaking underground storage tanks.
• The United States Army Corps of Engineers, 911 Wilshire Boulevard,
Los Angeles, California, 90017, (213)452-3908, maintains a list of Formerly
Used Defense Sites (FUDS).
3) The ND should identify the mechanism to initiate any required investigation.
and/or remediation for any site that may be contaminated, and the government
agency to provide appropriate regulatory oversight. If necessary, DTSC would
Mr. Luke Stowe
August 9, 2007
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require an oversight agreement in order to review such documents. Please see
comment No.17 below for more information.
4) All environmental investigations, sampling and/or remediation for the site should
be conducted under a Workplan approved and overseen by a regulatory agency
that has jurisdiction to oversee hazardous substance cleanup. The findings of
any investigations, including any Phase I or II Environmental Site Assessment ,
Investigations should be summarized in the document. All sampling results in
which hazardous substances were found should be clearly summarized in a .
table.
5) ,Proper investigation, sampling and remedial actions overseen bythe respective
regulatory agencies, if necessary, should be conducted at the site prior to the
new development or any construction. All closure, certification or remediation •
approval reports by these agencies should be included in the ND.
6) If any property adjacent to the project site is contaminated with hazardous
chemicals, and if the proposed project is within 2,000 feet from a contaminated
site, then the proposed development may fall within the "Border Zone of a
Contaminated Property." Appropriate precautions should be taken prior to
construction if the proposed project is within a Border Zone Property.
7) If buildings or other structures, asphalt or concrete-paved surface areas are
• being planned to be demolished, an investigation should be conducted for the
presence of other related hazardous chemicals, lead-based paints or products,
mercury, and asbestos containing materials (ACMs). If other hazardous
chemicals, lead-based paints or products, mercury or ACMs are identified, proper
precautions should be taken during demolition activities. Additionally, the
contaminants should be remediated in compliance with California environmental
regulations and policies.
8). The project construction may require soil excavation or filling in certain areas.
Sampling may be required. If soil is contaminated, it must be properly disposed
and not simply placed in another location onsite. Land Disposal Restrictions
(LDRs) may be applicable to such soils. Also, if the project proposes to import
soil to backfill the areas excavated, sampling should be conducted to ensure that
the imported soil is free of contamination.
9) Your document states: "The CVWD Facility design and construction will follow all
applicable federal, state, and local safety guidelines." Human health and the
environment of sensitive receptors should be protected during the construction or
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Mr. Luke Stowe
August 9, 2007
Page 4
demolition activities. If it is found necessary, a study of the site and a health risk
assessment overseen and approved by the appropriate government agency and
a qualified health risk assessor should be conducted to determine if there are,
have been, or will be, any releases of hazardous materials that may pose a risk
to human health or the environment.
10) If it is determined that hazardous wastes are, or will be, generated by the
proposed operations,the wastes must be managed in accordance with the
Califomia.Hazardous Waste Control Law (California Health and Safety Code,
Division 20, Chapter 6.5) and the Hazardous Waste Control Regulations
(California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 4.5).
1.1) If it is determined that hazardous wastes are or will be generated and the wastes
are (a) stored in tanks or containers for more than ninety days, (b) treated onsite,
or (c)disposed of onsite, then a permit from DTSC may be required. If so, the
facility should contact DTSC at(714)484-5423 to initiate pre-application
discussions and determine the permitting process applicable to the facility.
12) If it is determined that hazardous wastes will be generated, the facility should
obtain a United States Environmental Protection Agency Identification Number by
contacting (800)618-6942..
13) Certain hazardous waste treatment processes may require authorization from the
local Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA). Information about the
requirement for authorization can be obtained by contacting your local CUPA.
14) If the project plans include discharging wastewater to a storm drain, you may be
required to obtain an NPDES permit from the overseeing Regional Water Quality
Control Board (RWQCB).
15) If during construction/demolition of the project, the soil and/or groundwater
contamination is suspected, construction/demolition in the area would cease
and appropriate health and safety procedures should be implemented.
16) If the site was used for agricultural or related activities, onsite soils and
groundwater might contain pesticides, agricultural chemical, organic waste or
other related residue. Proper investigation, and remedial actions, if necessary,
should be conducted under the oversight of and approved by a government
agency at the site prior to construction of the project.
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Mr. Luke Stowe
August 9, 2007
Page 5
17) Envirostor(formerly CalSites) is a database primarily used by the California
Department of Toxic Substances Control, and is accessible through DTSC's
website. DTSC can provide guidance for cleanup oversight through an
Environmental Oversight Agreement (EOA)for government agencies, or a
Voluntary Cleanup Agreement (VCA)for private parties. For additional
information on the EOA please see www.dtsc.ca.gov/SiteCleanup/Brownfields,
or contact Maryam Tasnif-Abbasi, DTSC's Voluntary Cleanup Coordinator, at
(714)484-5489 for the VCA. -
If you have any questions regarding this letter, please contact Ms. Teresa Horn, Project
Manager, at (714)484-5477 or email at thom@dtsc.ca.gov.
Sincerely,
•41.41°. •
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Greg Holmes
Unit Chief
Southern California Cleanup Operations Branch - Cypress Office
cc: Governors Office of Planning and Research
State Clearinghouse
P.O. Box 3044
Sacramento, California 95812-3044
CEQA Tracking Center
Department of Toxic Substances Control
Office of Environmental Planning and Analysis
1001 I Street, 22nd Floor, M.S. 22-2
Sacramento, California 95814
CEQA#1723
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CITY OF RLffl DESERT
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V PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260-2578
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February 13, 2008
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION ACTION
CASE NO: GPA 07-02 / C/Z 07-01 / PP 07-09 / CUP 07-10
APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS): WLC ARCHITECTS, INC., PHUC TRAN, 10470
Foothill Blvd. Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT: Preliminary approval of
architecture for a new 42,512 square foot Administration Building; Coachella
Valley Water District.
LOCATION: 75-515 Hovley Lane East
ZONE: SI
Upon reviewing the plans and presentations submitted by staff and by the
applicant, the Architectural Review Commission granted preliminary approval of
architecture and landscaping subject to: 1) a restudy of the mechanical equipment
screening to create an architectural feature; and 2) allowing the elevator tower to
come to a point.
Date of Action: February 12, 2008
Vote: Motion carried 4-0-0-2, with Commissioner Hanson and
Lambell absent
(An appeal of the above action may be made in writing to the City Clerk of the
City of Palm Desert within fifteen (15) days of the date of the decision. Any
amendments to this approved plan would need to be re-submitted to Commission
for approval.)
STAFF COMMENTS: It is your responsibility to submit the plans approved
by the Architectural Review Commission to the Department of Building
and Safety.
CONTINUED CASES: In order to be placed on the next meeting's agenda,
new or revised plans must be submitted no later than 9:00 a.m. the
Monday eight days prior to the next meeting.
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