HomeMy WebLinkAboutA. GPA, C/Z AND PP/CUP 08-10 SHERIFF STATION CITY OF PALM DESERT
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: Recommendation to City Council for approval of:
A. A General Plan Amendment from Resort/Hotel Commercial (C-
R/H) to Public/Quasi-Public Facilities (PF); and
B. A Change of Zone from Planned Residential-5 (P.R.-5) to Public
Institution (P); and
C. A Precise Plan of Design and a Conditional Use Permit to allow
the construction and operation of a new Riverside County Sheriff
Station totaling approximately 85,496 square feet with a 20-foot
by 20-foot rooftop helipad for emergency purposes, 470 parking
spaces, a hazardous waste storage area, a fleet fueling station,
wash bay for oversize vehicles and bioswales for stormwater
pollution management. The project site is located on south side
of Gerald Ford Drive, east of Monterey Avenue and west of
Portola Avenue. The site includes a 10-acre portion of
Assessor's Parcel Number 653-740-001, also known as 73-700
Gerald Ford Drive; and
D. Adoption of Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental
Impact as it relates to the project, pursuant to Section 15074 of
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
SUBMITTED BY: Tony Bagato
Principal Planner
APPLICANT: Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency
73-510 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260
County of Riverside - Department of Facilities Management
3133 Mission Inn Avenue
Riverside, CA 92507
CASE NOS: GPA, C/Z, and PP/CUP 08-10
DATE: May 20, 2008
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Approval of staff's recommendation will recommend to the City Council approval of a
General Plan Amendment, Change of Zone, Precise Plan and a Conditional Use
Permit for a new Riverside County Sheriff Station on Gerald Ford Drive. Approval will
also recommend that the City Council adopt the Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration
of Environmental Impact as it relates to the project.
II. BACKGROUND:
A. Property Description:
The site is located on the south side of Gerald Ford Drive between Monterey
Avenue and Portola Avenue. The project will be located on a 10-acre portion
of Assessor's Parcel Number 653-740-001 (see Vicinity Map). The property is
relatively flat with an approximate 12-foot slope across 300 feet from the west
property line to the east.
B. General Plan Designation and Zoning:
The property is currently designated Resort/Hotel Commercial (C-R/H) in the
City's General Plan and is zoned as Planned Residential-5 dwelling units per
acre (P.R.-5).
C. Adjacent Zoning and Land Use:
North: P.R.5/ Ponderosa Homes, single-family
South: P.R.5/ Vacant, Palm Desert RDA property
East: P.R.5/Vacant, Palm Desert RDA property
West: P.R.5/ Marriot Shadow Ridge maintenance area
III. PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The project includes a General Plan Amendment from Resort/Hotel Commercial (C-
R/H) to Public/Quasi-Public Facilities (PF), a Change of Zone from Planned
Residential-5 (P.R.-5) to Public Institution (P), and a Precise Plan of Design and a
Conditional Use Permit to allow the construction and operation of a new Riverside
County Sheriff Station totaling approximately 85,496 square feet with a 20-foot by 20-
foot rooftop helipad for emergency purposes, 470 parking spaces, a hazardous waste
storage area, a fleet fueling station, wash bay for oversize vehicles and bioswales for
stormwater pollution management.
Due to continued growth in the Coachella Valley, Riverside County is in need of an
additional Sheriff Station to serve the cities of Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage and
Indian Wells, as well as unincorporated areas of the County. This facility will be a
new regional station for Riverside County with an anticipated build-out in 2025
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providing for an estimated 350 sworn and 100 non-sworn personnel for a total of 450
staff members. The station will be staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days
per year.
A. Site Plan:
Access to the property is provided by two right-in and right-out driveways on
Gerald Ford Drive. The easterly driveway will have a left turn in and Riverside
County will construct the median improvements to provide the new turning lane.
Both driveways provide access to the visitor parking area in front of the Sheriff
Station and to the 8-foot tall steel gates located on the west and east side of the
Sheriff Station.
As part of the project, the applicant will dedicate 10 feet of public right-of-way
along the south side of Gerald Ford Drive to provide a third lane that will merge
back to two lanes east of the project site. The proposed Sheriff Station will be
set back between 135 to 165 feet from the new front property line (Gerald Ford
Drive), approximately 370 feet from the rear property line, 64 feet 5 inches from
the west property line and 99 feet 4 inches from the east property line.
The site plan also includes: an entry plaza with three flagpoles; 470 parking
spaces (373 covered for staff, 93 for visitors and 4 for oversized vehicles); an
outdoor trash bin area; a hazardous materials storage area; an outdoor break
area; fueling station; wash bays; and a 20-foot by 20-foot bike impound
structure with a rooftop helipad. The 20-foot by 20-foot bike-impound/helipad
structure is located toward the west property line away from the surrounding
residents. The Sheriff's Office has indicated that this helipad will be used for
emergency purposes only.
The Riverside County has also agreed to place a piece of art worth $100,000
on site to comply with the City's Art in Public Places program. Before the
project is complete, the art piece will be reviewed and approved through the
Art's in Public Places program.
B. Building and Facilities Description:
The project totals 85,496 square feet of floor area for all buildings and is as
follows:
• Sheriff Station Building totals 55,294 square feet
• Evidence Warehouse totals 20,471 square feet
• Central Plant totals 8,493 square feet
• Bike-Impound structure totals 1,323 square feet with a 20-foot by 20-
foot rooftop helipad.
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The main Sheriff Station building will contain staff offices, a public lobby and
restrooms, meeting and counseling rooms, administrative support offices and
facilities, electronic support rooms, employee break room / lunch rooms and
restrooms, locker rooms, interview rooms, secure rooms and a secure
weapons room.
The evidence warehouse facility will contain secure storage, a property intake
area, refrigerator/freezer space, air drying areas, and vehicle processing areas.
The bike impound structure is approximately 38 feet 8 inches by 33 feet 4
inches. It will house bikes that are impounded and provides for an electric room
and a helipad on the rooftop.
The fueling area will initially contain one 10,000-gallon above ground fuel
storage and dispensing nozzle system. Future growth will require one additional
10,000-gallon fuel storage and dispensing nozzle system in the same location.
The wash bay will consist of a spray nozzle, drainage capture system (water
clarifier), and two parking spots. The wash bay will be used for oversized
vehicles such as trailers and emergency command vehicles. Patrol vehicles will
be washed at a commercial car wash off-site.
C. Architecture:
The proposed building design can best be described as Desert Contemporary
utilizing strong horizontal elements. Surface elements consist of split-face block
in different colors, two types of stone veneer, manufactured stone, metal
window trim and a rustic metal equipment screen on the rooftop, and wood
trellis around the building. A material sample board will be available at the
meeting.
The proposed building has varying roof heights between 18 feet and 25 feet 6
inches measured from the finished floor. Due to the 12-foot grade change from
the west to the east, the building height from Gerald Ford Drive will vary
between 18 feet at the west property line and 33 feet at the east property line,
measured from the curb.
The bike-impound/helipad structure will be constructed out of split-face block
wall with a hollow metal door. The total height of the structure is 14 feet 8
inches. An open stairway provides access from the ground floor to the helipad.
On February 12, 2008, the project's architecture was reviewed and approved by
the Architectural Review Commission (4-0-0-2, Commissioners Hanson and
Lambell absent).
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D. Landscaping:
The proposed landscaping plan for the project provides for 90,066 square feet
of drought tolerant landscaped area and natural bioswales for stormwater
pollution management. On April 16, 2008, the City's Landscape Beautification
Committee reviewed and approved the proposed landscape plan.
E. LEED-Certified:
The proposed project will meet the specifications of the Leadership in Energy
and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System. LEED-
Certified buildings provide an environmental and financial benefit to the City
and property owner.
LEED-Certified buildings:
• Lower operation costs and increase asset value.
• Reduce waste sent to landfills.
• Conserve energy and water.
• Are healthier and safer for occupants.
• Reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
• Qualify for tax rebates, zoning allowances and other incentives in
hundreds of cities.
To accomplish LEED-Certification, the project is providing shielded parking lot
light fixtures to reduce light pollution, natural bioswales to control stormwater
runoff and pollution from the site, as well as filter pollutants from the site prior to
the water percolating into the ground, solar panels located on the rooftop for
natural renewable energy, and other LEED technologies, including the possible
use of recycled or other green building materials.
IV. ANALYSIS:
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 N/A 19%
Building Height N/A 18' to 25' 6"
Front Setback N/A 135 feet
Rear Setback N/A 370 feet
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STANDARD ZONE PROJECT
Side Setbacks N/A 64' 5"/ 99' 4"
Parking 280 470
Landscaping N/A 20%
Although the zone does not provide any development standards, Riverside County
staff has worked diligently with City staff to make sure the proposed project is
compatible with the surrounding neighborhood and provides all the services and
needs required by the Sheriff's Office. The project has been approved by both the
Architectural Review Commission and Landscape Beautification Committee. The
proposed site plan supports the proposed use and the building design will provide a
high quality, LEED-Certified Sheriff Station that will serve our community and
surrounding jurisdictions.
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:
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.
Due to the continued growth of the Coachella Valley and northern area of
Palm Desert, there is a regional need for a new Sheriff Station to serve our
community and neighboring cities and unincorporated areas of Riverside
County.
The proposed project is located in a Planned Residential zone (P.R.), but the
applicant is requesting a Change of Zone to P, Public Institution. The purpose
and intent of the Public/Institutional District is to provide for the establishment of
public facilities. A Sheriff's Station serves as a public safety resource to the
general public and is considered a public facility. Chapter 25.38 of the City of
Palm Desert's Municipal Code Section 25.38.020 (Public/Institutional District
Permitted Uses) states no use shall be permitted without a conditional use
permit. The proposed Sheriff Station is consistent with the purpose of the
Public/Institutional District.
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.
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The use of the Sheriff Station 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), and is consistent with the intent of the
City's Zoning Ordinance as described above. The project will not be detrimental
to the public interest, health, safety, welfare and will not be materially injurious
to properties or improvements in the vicinity. The proposed project will, in fact,
enhance public safety by providing police services in an area where they are
not currently housed, and by situating the dispatch point on a thoroughfare from
which rapid response is facilitated. The project will have a helicopter landing
pad for emergency purposes, which is not currently available anywhere else in
the City.
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
Title 25 (Zoning).
The proposed use is consistent with the intent of the Zoning Ordinance and
will comply with the 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.
4. The proposed project complies with the goals, objectives, and policies of the
City's adopted General Plan.
The applicant is requesting a General Plan Amendment to P.F., Public/Quasi-
Public Facility. 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 that 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
that 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
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existing uses within the surrounding area, and offers an excellent service to the
community.
V. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
For the purposes of CEQA, the Director of Community Development has determined
that the proposed project as mitigated will not have a significant negative impact on the
environment and staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental
Impact.
VI. RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission adopt the findings and adopt Planning Commission
Resolution No. , recommending to City Council approval of GPA, C/Z, PP/CUP
08-10, subject to attached conditions.
VII. ATTACHMENTS:
A. Draft Resolution
B. Exhibit A, General Plan Amendment Exhibit
C. Exhibit B, Change of Zone Exhibit
D. Exhibit C, Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact
E. Legal notice
F. Draft Initial Study
G. Comments from other departments
H. Plans and Exhibits
Submitted by: Department Head:
Tony agato Lauri Aylaian
Principal Planner Director of Community Development
Approval:
dI�
Homer Cro
ACM for 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 RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF
STATION TOTALING APPROXIMATELY 85,496 SQUARE FEET. THE
PROJECT SITE IS LOCATED ON SOUTH SIDE OF GERALD FORD
DRIVE, EAST OF MONTEREY AVENUE AND WEST OF PORTOLA
AVENUE. THE SITE INCLUDES A 10-ACRE PORTION OF
ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 653-740-001, ALSO KNOWN AS 73-
700 GERALD FORD DRIVE.
CASE NOS: GPA, C/Z, PP/CUP 08-10
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did
on the 20th day of May 2008, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the request by
the PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 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 will not have a negative impact on the environment and a Mitigated Negative
Declaration has been prepared for adoption, 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.
Due to the continued growth of the Coachella Valley and northern area of
Palm Desert, there is a regional need for a new Sheriff Station to serve
our community and neighboring cities and unincorporated areas of
Riverside County.
The proposed project is located in a Planned Residential zone (P.R.), but
the applicant is requesting a Change of Zone to P, Public Institution. The
purpose and intent of the Public/Institutional District is to provide for the
establishment of public facilities. A Sheriff's Station serves as a public
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safety resource to the general public and is considered a public facility.
Chapter 25.38 of the City of Palm Desert's Municipal Code Section
25.38.020 (Public/Institutional District Permitted Uses) states no use shall
be permitted without a conditional use permit. The proposed Sheriff Station
is consistent with the purpose of the Public/Institutional District.
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 use of the Sheriff Station 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), and is consistent with the intent of
the City's Zoning Ordinance as described above. The project will not be
detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, welfare and will not be
materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity. The
proposed project will, in fact, enhance public safety by providing police
services in an area where they are not currently housed, and by situating
the dispatch point on a thoroughfare from which rapid response is
facilitated. The project will have a helicopter landing pad for emergency
purposes, which is not currently available anywhere else in the City.
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 25 (Zoning).
The proposed use is consistent with the intent of the Zoning Ordinance
and will comply with the 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.
4. The proposed project complies with the goals, objectives, and policies of
the city's adopted General Plan.
The applicant is requesting a General Plan Amendment to P.F.,
Public/Quasi-Public Facility. 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 that the City
shall regularly coordinate and, as appropriate, cooperate with the various
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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 that 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 Planning Commission in this case.
2. That the Planning Commission does hereby recommend approval of GPA,
C/Z, PP and CUP 08-10 subject to conditions.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
Planning Commission, held on this 20th day of May 2008, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
VAN TANNER, Chairperson
ATTEST:
LAURI AYLAIAN, Secretary
Palm Desert Planning Commission
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NOS. GPA, C/Z, PP AND CUP 08-10
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. 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.
3. All sidewalk plans shall be reviewed and approved by the department of public
works.
4. 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.
5. The project is subject to the Art in Public Places program per Palm Desert
Municipal Code Chapter 4.10.
6. In the event that Native American cultural resources are discovered during
project development/construction, all work in the immediate vicinity of the find
shall cease and a qualified archaeologist meeting Secretary of Interior standards
shall be hired to assess the find. Work on the overall project may continue during
this assessment period. If significant Native American cultural resources are
discovered that require a Treatment Plan, the developer or his archaeologist
shall contact the Morongo Band of Mission Indians. If requested by the Tribe, the
developer or archaeologist shall, in good faith, consult on the discovery and its
disposition (e.g. avoidance, preservation, return, or artifacts to tribe, etc.).
Department of Public Works:
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.
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.
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4. In the event that the project is subject to Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fees
(TUMF), the payment of said fees or certification of an exemption from TUMF by
Coachella Valley Association of Governments shall be required prior to the close
of escrow.
5. In the event that the project shall be subject to the School Impact Fees, the
payment of said fees or certification of exemption shall be required to prior to the
close of escrow.
6. A standard inspection fee shall be paid prior to issuance of grading permits.
7. Drainage fees, in accordance with Section 26.49 of the Palm Desert Municipal
Code shall be paid to issuance of grading permit.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. Pad elevations are subject to review and modification in accordance with
Chapter 26 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code.
12. Landscape installation shall be drought tolerant in nature and in accordance with
the City's Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (24.04).
13. Landscape plans shall be submitted for review concurrently with grading plans.
CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENT
14. Full public improvements, as required by Section 26 of the Palm Desert
Municipal Code, shall be installed in accordance with applicable City standards
including:
• Dedication and improvement of Gerald Ford Drive with a 75-foot half
street section including 42-foot pavement width with a 5 to 1 taper
easterly, 24-foot parkway with an 8-foot sidewalk-minimum 4-foot back
from curb.
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• 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.
15. All public and private improvements shall be inspected by the Department of
Public Works and no Certification of Completion shall be granted until the
improvements have been completed.
16. 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.
17. 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
18. Slopes within the project shall not exceed 3:1 and a 2% slope within 12 feet from
Gerald Ford Drive.
19. Agreements shall be made where conditions pertain to permit issuance and
certificate of occupancy if other arrangements are made and the City is not the
Lead Agency in these areas.
20. The project will comply with Chapter 4.10, Arts in Public Places of the City's
Municipal Code. The budget for the art piece will not be less than $100,000.
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.
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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 2A1OBC
extinguisher per 3000 square feet and not over 75' walking distance. A "K" type
fire extinguisher is required in all commercial kitchens.
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.
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MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
Pursuant to Title 14, Division 6, Article 6 (commencing with section 15070) of the
California Code of Regulations.
CASE NOS: GPA, C/Z, PP/CUP 08-10
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 Riverside County Sheriff Station totaling approximately 85,496 square feet. The
project site is located on south side of Gerald ford drive, east of Monterey avenue and
west of Portola avenue. The site includes a 10-acre portion of assessor's parcel number
653-740-001, also known as 73-700 Gerald ford drive.
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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CITY OF PALM DESERT
LEGAL NOTICE
CASE NOS: GPA, C/Z, PP/CUP 08-10
NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY FOR PUBLIC REVIEW FOR THE PALM DESERT
SHERIFF STATION PROJECT LOCATED IN THE CITY OF PALM DESERT,
CALIFORNIA
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the Palm Desert Planning
Commission to consider a request by the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency for the
construction and operation of a new Sheriff Station of approximately 85,496 square feet with a
20-foot by 20-foot rooftop helipad, parking for 470 vehicles, a fleet fueling station, wash bay for
oversize vehicles and bioswales for stormwater pollution management. By 2025 staffing would
consist of 350 sworn and 100 non-sworn personnel for a total of 450. The helipad would be
used intermittently for emergency purposes. The current General Plan land use designation of
Resort/Hotel Commercial (C-R/H) will be changed to Public/Quasi Public Facilities (PF) and
General Plan zoning designation would change from Planned Residential, 5 units per acre (PR
5) to Public Institution (P). The property is located on the south side of Gerald Ford Drive, east
of Monterey Avenue and west of Portola Avenue. The site includes a 10-acre portion of
Assessor's Parcel Number 653-740-001.
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SAID public hearing will be held on Tuesday, May 20, 2008, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber
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 Planning Commission at,or prior to, the
public hearing.
PUBLISH: Desert Sun Lauri Aylaian, Secretary
April 28,2008 Palm Desert Planning Commission
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NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY FOR
PUBLIC REVIEW FOR THE PALM DESERT SHERIFF
STATION PROJECT IN THE CITY OF PALM DESERT,
CALIFORNIA
Pursuant to Section 15072 of the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA)guidelines, this is
to notify all interested parties that the City of Palm Desert has prepared Initial Study and draft
Mitigated Negative Declaration(IS/MND)for the following project.
PROJECT NAME AND DESCRIPTION: The proposed "Palm Desert Sheriff Station Project" is
the construction and operation of a new Sheriff Station of approximately 85,496 square feet with a
20-foot by 20-foot rooftop helipad, parking for 470 vehicles, a fleet fueling station, wash bay for
oversize vehicles and bioswales for stormwater pollution management. By 2025 staffing would
consist of 350 sworn and 100 non-sworn personnel for a total of 450.The helipad would be used
intermittently for emergency purposes.
The current General Plan land use designation of Resort/Hotel Commercial (C-R/H) will be
changed to Public/Quasi Public Facilities (PF) and General Plan zoning designation would
change from Planned Residential,5 units per acre(PR 5)to Public Institution (P).
PROJECT LOCATION: The proposed project site is located in the City of Palm Desert in eastern
Riverside County, California. The site has frontage on the south side of Gerald Ford Drive, east
of Monterey Avenue and west of Portola Avenue. The site includes a 10-acre portion of
Assessor's Parcel Number 653-740-001.
PUBLIC REVIEW PERIOD: The public review period extends from April 18, 2008 through May
17, 2008. Written comments about the proposed project must be received no later than May 17,
2008 and should be addressed to: Tony Bagato - Principal Planner, City of Palm Desert —
Planning Department, 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260.
PUBLIC HEARING: A hearing for the proposed project will be held during a regularly scheduled
Planning Commission Meeting on Tuesday, May 20,2008 at 6:00p.m. in the Civic Center Council
Chamber,73510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert,California 92260.
AVAILABILITY OF ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTS: A copy of the Initial Study and related
documents are available for review at the following locations:
City of Palm Desert—Planning Department
73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260
Hours:8:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m.Monday through Friday
(Closed major holidays)
County of Riverside-Department of Facilities Management
3133 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside, CA 92507
Hours: 7:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
(Closed major holidays)
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DATE: January 9, 2008
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COMMUNITY SERVICES(DS) X DEVELOPMENT SERVICES(FR)
X REDEVELOPMENT(MA) X SHERIFF
A PARKS A RECREATION(JS) X CVWD
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ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER(s): 694-310-001 T ;�t� �4l ,t 1
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 73-700 Gerald Ford Dri ��% • oteciata 2113
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CASE NO(s): GPA,C/Z, PP/CUP 08-10 / gurcteG V CA 7' 9211A-
GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: Resort/Hotel mercial C-Rn-I) L"
ZONING: Planned Residential 5 dwelling units per acre (P.R.5)
PROJECT REQUEST:
Approval of a General Plan Amendment from Resort/Hotel Commercial (C-R/H) to
Public/Quasl-Public Facilities (PF), a Change of Zone from Planned Residential 5 (P.R.5)
to Public Institution (P), a Precise Plan and Conditional Use Permit for a new 55,294
square foot Riverside County Sheriff Station with a 20,471 square foot evidence
warehouse, 470 parking spaces, hazardous waste storage area, 6-foot microwave
communication disc, and a 1,323 square foot bike Impound building and helipad.
The attached data was prepared by the applicant and is being forwarded to you for comments
and recommended conditions of approval. The City is interested in the probable impacts on the
environment (including land, air, water, minerals, flora, fauna, noise, objects of historical or
aesthetic significance) and or recommended conditions of approval based on your expertise and
area of concern.
ALL COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL MUST BE
SUBMITTED TO THIS OFFICE PRIOR TO 5:00 P.M. ON JANUARY 30,2008.
Should you have any questions regarding this project, please contact the project planner for the
case described above.
Project Planner:Tony Baaato. Principal Planner Phone: (760) 346-0611 ext 480
City of Palm Desert, 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260
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73710 Fred Waring Dr. Suite 102 Palm Desert Ca 92260 760-346-1870 Fax 760-779-195
Palm Desert Fire Marshal's Office
73710 Fred Waring Drive#102
Palm Desert CA 92260
(760) 346-1870
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If circled, conditions apply to project
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
Code, NFPA, CFC, and CBC 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.
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.
Provide or show there exists a water system capable of providing a gpm flow of
3. 1500 gpm for single family dwellings
4. 2500 gpm for multifamily dwellings
�3000 gpm for commercial buildings
The required fire flow shall be available from a wet barrel Super
Hydrant(s) 4"x 2 V"x 2 V",located not less than 25' nor more than:
6. 200' from any portion of a single family dwelling measured via
vehicular travelway
7. 165' from any portion of a multifamily dwelling measured via
vehicular travelway
C9150' from any portion of a commercial building measured via
vehicular travelway
69) Water Plans must be approved by the Fire Marshal and include
verification that the water system will produce the required fire flow._
10. Please be advised the proposed project may not be feasible since the
existing water mains will not meet the required fire flow.
Q 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.
All valves controlling the water supply for automatic sprinkler
systems and Water-flow switches shall be monitored and alarmed per
CBC Chapter 9.
fit Install a fire alarm system as required by the UBC Chapter 3.
® 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.
15. Install a Hood/Duct automatic fire extinguishing system per NFPA 96
in all public and private cooking operations except single-family
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residential usage.
16. Install a dust collecting system per CFC Chapter 76 if conducting an
operation that produces airborne particles.
mAll 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.
18 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".
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.
0 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.
® AU buildings shall have illuminated addresses of a size approved by
the city.
WO All fire sprinkler systems, fixed fire suppression systems and alarm
plans must be submitted separately to the Fire Marshal for approval
prior to construction.
41 Conditions subject to change with adoption of new codes, ordinances,
laws, or when building permits are not obtained within twelve
months.
AU questions regarding the meaning of these conditions should be referred to
the Fire Marshal's Office at (760) 346-1870 in Palm Desert.
Location: 73-710 Fred Waring Drive#102, Palm Desert CA 92260
Other:
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Sincerely,
Jorge Rodriguez
Fire Marshal
AGUA CALIENTE (SAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS'
TRIBAL Hi_STCRIC PRESERVATIO\
January 28, 2008 T
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Project Planner
City of Palm Desert .OMMUM1'\ I)LVELtlPMr,a: )t. .;MRNT
73-510 Fred Waring drive CITY OF PALM DESERT
Palm Desert, CA 92260
RE: General Plan Amendment No. 08-10, Palm Desert, Riverside County, CA.
Dear Mr. Bagato:
The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians appreciates your efforts to include the Tribal
Historic Preservation Office (THPO) in your project. The project referenced above is not within
Reservation boundaries however, it is on lands included within the Tribal Traditional Use Area.
We currently have no concerns with the project as planned. However, if during the course of the
project, human remains are discovered, all activities near the burial must cease, and the
remains must be protected from further impact. If the remains are determined to be Native
American, please contact the THPO for further consultation.
Again, the Agua Caliente Tribe appreciates your interest in our cultural heritage. If you have
questions or require additional information, please call me at(760) 699-6907. You may also
email me at ptuck(o�aquacaliente.net.
Cordially,
Patricia Tuck, Archaeologist
Tribal Historic Preservation Office
AGUA CALIENTE BAND
OF CAHUILLA INDIANS
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TO: T( `BAOATO, PRINCIPAL PLANNER ;,,;Y, F PALM UUESna
FROM: FRANKIE RIDDLE, DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL PROGRAMS
SUBJECT: GPA, C/Z, PP/CUP 08-10
DATE: JANUARY 24, 2008
The subject plans have been reviewed to determine the need for a bus shelter/stop at
the project location and inclusion of required trash/recycling enclosure for each project.
Bus Shelter: After reviewing the plans it has been determined that this project will be
conditioned with a requirement for a bus shelter and turnout. However, if service is not
provided in the area at the time of construction, then the condition will be reexamined by
the City to determine if the need for public transit facilities still exists.
Trash Enclosures: The plan does appear to reflect adequate trash enclosures.
However, the plan must provide for a trash/recycling enclosure that is consistent with
the Palm Desert Municipal Code and the construction of trash enclosures shall be
consistent with PDMC, Chapter 8.12. Burrtec Waste and Recycling Services must
review the plans to ensure that the vehicle circulation pattern is sufficient to service the
complex, that the proposed orientation of the trash enclosures is such that Burrtec's
trucks will be able to service dumpsters, and that the proposed number of enclosures
meet the capacity needs of the complex/business. The Applicant may contact Jennifer
at Burrtec at (760) 340-6445 regarding this issue.
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FRANKIE DLE
DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL PROGRAMS
cc: Mark Greenwood, Director of Public Works
Russell Grance, Director of Building and Safety
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POST OFFICE BOX 1058•COACHELLA,CALIFORNIA 92236•TELEPHONE(760)398-2651 • FAX(760)398-3711
DIRECTORS: OFFICERS:
PETER NELSON,PRESIDENT STEVEN B.ROBBINS,
PATRICIA A.LARSON,VICE PRESIDENT GENERAL MANAGER-CHIEF ENGINEER
TELLIS CODEKAS MARK BEUHLER,
JOHN W.McFADDEN ASST.GENERAL MANAGER
RUSSELL KITAHARA January 24, 2008 JULIA FERNANDEZ,SECRETARY
DAN PARKS,ASST TO GENERAL MANAGER
REDWINE AND SHERRILL,ATTORNEYS
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Department of Community Developments 2 G 2008
City of Palm Desert
73-510 Fred Waring Drive ;, , , ,,,,. �S�HT
Palm Desert, CA 92260 �Mla� CITY OF PALbI DESERT
Dear Mr. Bagoto:
Subject: GPA, C/2, PP/CUP 08-10
This area is designated Zone C on Federal Flood Insurance rate maps, which are in effect at this
time by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Drainage from this area is contributory to the Mid-Valley Stormwater Project. The city may
require mitigation measures to be incorporated into the development to prevent flooding of the
site or downstream properties. These measures may include on-site retention of water from the
100-year storm, dedication of right-of-way for regional flood control facilities or other
participation in the financing of regional flood control facilities.
This project lies within the Study Area Boundary of the Coachella Valley Water Management
Plan(September 2002).
The District will provide domestic water and sanitation service to this area and such service will
be subject to the satisfaction of terms and conditions established by the District and exercised
from time to time, including but not limited to fees and charges, water conservation measures,
etc.
This notice of domestic water and sanitation service availability can only be used and relied upon
for the specific property for which it was issued and shall expire three (3) years from date of
issuance.
Domestic water and sanitation service remains at all times subject to changes in regulations
adopted by the District's Board of Directors including reductions in or suspensions of service.
TRUE CONSERVATION
USE WATER WISELY
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Tony Bagoto
Department of Community Development
City of Palm Desert 2 January 24, 2008
Plans for grading, landscaping and irrigation systems shall be submitted to the District for
review. This review is for ensuring efficient water management.
The project lies within the Upper Whitewater River Subbasin Area of Benefit. Groundwater
production within the area of benefit is subject to a replenishment assessment in accordance with
the State Water Code.
All water wells owned or operated by an entity producing more than 25 acre-feet of water during
any year must be equipped with a water-measuring device. A District Water Production
Metering Agreement is required to ensure District staff regularly read and maintain this water-
measuring device.
If you have any questions,please call Tesfaye Demissie, Stormwater Engineer, extension 2605.
Yourzry ,
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Mark L. Johnson
Director of Engineering
cc: Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency
73-510 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Jeff Johnson
Riverside County Department of Public Health
38-686 El Cerrito Road
Palm Desert, CA 92211
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PHONE (916)654-4959
FAX (916)653-9531
TTY 711
April 28, 2008
Mr. Tony Bagato
City of Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency
73-510 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Dear Mr. Bagato:
City of Palm Desert's Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Palm Desert Sheriff Station with a
Heliport; SCH#2008041103
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), Division of Aeronautics (Division),
reviewed the above-referenced document with respect to airport-related noise and safety impacts
and regional aviation land use planning issues pursuant to the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA). The Division has technical expertise in the areas of airport operations safety and
airport land use compatibility. We are a funding agency for airport projects and we have permit
authority for public-use and special-use airports and heliports.
The project is the construction and operation of a new Sheriff Station with a 20-foot by 20-foot
rooftop helipad (heliport),470 parking spots, a fleet fueling station, and a wash bay for oversize
vehicles. The project site is at the southeast corner of Gerald Ford Drive and Shadow Ridge Road.
California Code of Regulations,Title 21, Sections 3525 through 3560, Airports and Heliport,
promulgates State rules and regulations for airports and heliports in California. Although the
project heliport is described as "emergency," it does not appear to meet the State definition of an
emergency heliport, and therefore will require the issuance of a State heliport permit by the
Division. Additionally, the size of the proposed heliport does not meet the minimum standards for
the stated helicopter that will use the pad (i.e., "design" helicopter), which would require a pad
approximately 36 feet square. Increasing the size of the pad would require at least some minor
revisions to the overall project site plan. The applicant should be advised to contact the Division's
Aviation Safety Officer for Riverside County, Jeff Brown, at (916) 654-4565, for assistance with the
State permit requirements. Information regarding the State heliport permit process is also available
on-line at http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/planning/aeronaut/heliportpermit.html.
Prior to issuing a State heliport permit, the Division, must be assured that the proposal is in full
compliance with CEQA. To ensure that the community will not be adversely impacted by
helicopter operations, flight paths should avoid noise-sensitive and people intensive uses.
According to the Negative Declaration (ND), the heliport will be used"infrequently, at an
estimated rate of once a month or less." Mitigation Measure N-2 states that helicopter take-off
and landings from the facility will avoid residential areas to the greatest extent possible, and the
Sheriff's Department will comply with all Federal Aviation Regulations. Consideration given to
the issue of compatible land uses in the vicinity of a heliport should help to relieve future conflicts
between the heliport and its neighbors. We request that the applicant provide detailed diagrams
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April 28, 2008
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showing the proposed landing site and the approach and departure flight paths and their proximity
to any existing or proposed noise sensitive or people intensive uses should be provided. The
proposed flight paths should also not overfly the proposed fuel tanks.
California Public Utilities Code Section 21659 prohibits structural hazards near airports and
heliports. Structures should not be at a height that will result in penetration of the approach
imaginary surfaces. Exhibit 7 in the ND portrayed a 20:1 obstruction clearance surface. This
imaginary surface, presumably the heliport "approach surface" should be an 8:1 slope. Although
steeper than the surface currently depicted, the parking lot lights and project landscaping need to
be selected and located so they do not penetrate any of the heliport imaginary surfaces. If the
heliport is planned for operation prior to completion of the later phases of construction activities,
impacts to the heliport imaginary surfaces from temporary construction-related impacts should
also be identified. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) may require the filing of a Notice
of Proposed Construction or Alteration (Form 7460-1)for certain project-specific activities in
accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations Part 77 "Objects Affecting Navigable Airspace."
Form 7460-1 is available at https://oeaaa.faa.gov/oeaaa/external/portal.jsp and should be
submitted electronically.
The FAA will require the filing of a Notice of Landing Area Proposal (Form 7480-1). A copy of
the form is available on the FAA website at http://www.faa.gov/ARP/ane/forms/7480-1.pdf.
The proposal must be submitted to the Riverside County Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC)
for consideration.
These comments reflect the areas of concern to the Division with respect to airport-related noise
and safety impacts and regional airport land use planning issues. We advise you to contact our
Caltrans District 8 office concerning surface transportation issues.
Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on this proposal. If you have any
questions, please call me at (916) 654-5314.
Sincerely,
v\4b
SANDSNARD
Aviation Environmental Specialist
c: State Clearinghouse, Riverside County ALUC
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NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE COMMISSION ''
915 CAPITOL MALL,ROOM 364 -
SACRAM NTO,CA 95814
(918)6656251
Fax(916)657-5390
Web Sits wans,nihc.cA.poy
e-mail:ds_nahcapacbsll.nat
May 1,2008
Mr. Tony Bagato,Principal Planner
CITY OF PALM DESERT
73-510 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert,CA 92260
Re: SCH1t2008041103:CEQA Notice of Comdetion:Mitigated Negative Dedaration for the Riverside County Sherriff
Substation:located in the City of Palm Desert Riverside County.California
Dear Mr.Bagato:
The Native American Heritage Commission is the state agency designated to protect California's Native
American Cultural Resources. The California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA)requires that any project that
causes a substantial adverse change in the significance of an historical resource,that indudes archaeological
resources,is a'significant effect' requiring the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report(EIR)per the California
Code of Regulations§15064.5(b)(c(CEQA guidelines).Section 15382 of the 2007 CEQA Guidelines defines a
significant impact on the environment as'a substantial,or potentially substantial,adverse change in any of physical
conditions within an area affected by the proposed project inducting...objects of historic or aesthetic significance.'
In order to comply with this provision,the lead agency is required to assess whether the project will have an adverse
impact on these resources within the'area of potential effect(APE)',and if so,to mitigate that effect 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)for possible'recorded sites'in
locations where the development will or might occur.. Contact information for the Information Center nearest you is
available from the State Office of Historic Preservation(916/653-7278)/htto://www.ohp.oarks.ca.dov.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
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 site 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 final written report should be submitted within 3 months after work has been completed to the appropriate
regional archaeological Information Center.
I 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 assist with the Sacred Lands File search request USGS 7.5-minute ouadrandie citation
with name.tawnehio.ranne 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,
Contacts on the attached list to get their input on potential project impact(APE). In some cases,the existence of
a Native American cultural resources may be known only to a local tribe(s).
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
accidentally discovered archeological resources,per California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA)§15064.5(f).
In areas of identified archaeological sensitivity,a certified archaeologist and a culturally a/Eiated Native
American,with knowledge in cultural resources,should monitor all ground-disturbing activities.
• A culturally-affiliated Native American tribe may be the only source of information about a Sacred SitelNative
American cultural resource.
• Lead agencies should include in their mitigation plan provisions for the disposition of recovered artifacts, in
consultation with culturally affiliated Native Americans.
Ni Lead agencies should include provisions for discovery of Native American human remains or unmarked cemeteries
in their mitigation plans.
CEQA Guidelines, Section 15064.5(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
NAHC,to assure the appropriate and dignified treatment of Native American human remains and any associated
grave hens.
J Health and Safety Code§7050.5,Pudic Resources Code§5097.98 and Sec.§15064.5(d)of the California Code
of Regulations(CEQA Guidelines)mandate procedures to be followed,inducing that construction or excavation be
stopped in the event of an accidental discovery of any human remains in a location other than a dedicated cemetery
until the county coroner or medical examiner can determine whether the remains are those of a Native American. .
Note that§7052 of the Health&Safety Code states that disturbance of Native American cemeteries is a felony.
J Lead agencies should consider avoidance.as defined in 415370 of the California Code of Regulations(CEQA
Guideines)."ten siionifrcant cultural resources are discovered during the course of protect olannino and
imolementation
Please feel free to ► ' .,_ at(916)653-6251 if you have any questions.
Alfzler.00:„.•
Dave Singleton
Program Analyst
Attachment List of Native American Contacts
Cc: State Clearinghouse
restive American Contacts
Riverside County
May 1, 2008
Morongo Band of Mission Indians
Michael Contreras, Cultural Resources-Project
49750 Seminole Drive Cahuilla
Cabazon , CA 92230 Serrano
(951) 755-5206
(951) 922-8146 Fax
Torres-Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians
Dian Chihuahua, Cultural Resources Coordinator
P.O. Boxt 1160 Cahuilla
Thermal , CA 92274
cultural monitor@yahoo.com
760) 39-7-0300
(760) 275-2686-CELL
(760) 397-8146 Fax
Cabazon Band of Mission Indians
Judy Stapp, Director of Cultural Affairs
84-245 Indio Springs Parkway Cahuilla
Indio , CA 92203-3499
lweaver@cabazonindians.org
(760) 342-2593
(760) 347-7880 Fax
Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians THPO
Richard Begay, Tribal Historic Perservation Officer
5401 Dinah Shore Drive Cahuilla
Palm Springs , CA 92264
rbegay@aguacaliente.net
(760) 325-3400 Ext 6906
(760) 699-6800
(760) 699-6925- Fax
This list Is current only as of the date of this document.
Distribution of this list does not relieve any person of statutory responsibility as defined In Section 7050.5 of the Health and
Safety Code,Section 5097.94 of the Public Resources Code and Section 5097.98 of the Public Resources Code.
This list is only applicable for contacting local Native American with regard to cultural resources for the proposed,
SCHs2009041103;CEQA Notice of Completion;Mitigated Negative Declaration;EA 08250003784;Palm Desert
Sheriff Substation;City of Palm Desert;Riverside County,California.