HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RES 91-052RESOLUTION NO. 91-52
A RE50Li, �ON OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF 'L.i�: CITY OF PALM
DESERT, CALIFORNIA, CE�TIFYZNG AN ENVIROIYMENTAL
IMPACT REPORT AND APPROVING A PRECISE PLAN AND
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP FOR A 687 UNIT RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT, 18 HOLE GOLF COURSE AND 225 SUITE HOTEL
ON 420 ACRES LOCATED EAST OF PORTOLA AVENUE NORTH
OF FRANK SINATRA DRIVE.
CASE NOS. PP/CUP 90-27. TT 26562
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California,
did on the 25th day of April, 1991, hold a duly noticed public hearing
to consider the request by PACIFIC GOLF RESORTS for certification of an
environmental impact report and approval of a precise plan and tentative
tract map for a 687 unit residential development, 18 hole golf course
and 225 suite hotel on 420 acres located east of Portola Avenue north
of Frank Sinatra Drive; 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. 80-89," and a Draft
Environmental Impact Report has been prepared in compliance with CEQA
guidelines as amended; 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 city council did find the following facts and reasons to
justify approval:
A. Environmental Impact Report.
1.
2.
The Environmental Impact Report has been completed in
compliance with CEQA and adequately addresses the impacts and
mitigation measures for the proposed project.
Decisions concerning the project are the result of review and
consideration of the information contained within the Final
E.I.R., in addition to written and oral comments.
B. Precise Plan.
1. The proposed use and design of the precise plan is consistent
with the North Sphere Specific Plan, Palm Desert General Plan
and the Planned Residential District.
2. The design of the precise plan will not substantially
depreciate property values, nor be materially injurious to
properties or improvements in the vicinity.
3. The precise plan will not unreasonably interfere with the use
or enjoyment of property in the vicinity by the occupants
thereof for lawful purposes.
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4. The precise plan will not endanger the public peace, health,
safety or general welfare.
C. Tract Map.
(1} That the proposed map is consistent with applicable general
and specific plans.
(2) That the design or improvement of the proposed subdivision is
consistent with applicable general and specific plans.
(3) That the site is physically suitable for the type of
development.
(4) That the site is physically suitable for the proposed density
of development.
(5) That the design of the subdivision or the proposed
improvements are not likely to cause substantial environmental
damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish or wildlife
or their habitat.
(6) That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements
is not likely to cause serious public health problems.
(7) That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements
will not conflict with easements, acquired by the public at
large, for access through or use of property within the
proposed subdivision.
WHEREAS, in the =eview of this tentative tract map the city council
has considered the effect of the contemplated action on the housing
needs of the region for purposes of balancing these needs against the
public service needs of the residents of the City of Palm Desert and its
environs, with available fiscal and environmental resources.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Palm Desert, California, as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute
the findings of the council in this case.
2. The city council hereby certifies that the Final Environmental
Impact Report for Pacific Golf Resorts (the "Final EIR")
analyzes all potential environmental impacts and was completed
pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental
Quality Act and guidelines promulgated with respect thereto
and that the city council has reviewed and considered the
contents of the Final EIR prior to deciding whether to approve
the proposed precise plan/conditional use permit and tentative
tract.
With respect to the potentially significant environmental
impacts identified in the Final EIR, the city council finds
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that changes or alterations have been incorporated into the
project, or required, which avoid or substantially lessen
these impacts. All mitigation measures recommended by the EIR
as conditions of project approval are hereby adopted and made
conditions of project approval.
3. The city council hereby adopts a mitigation monitoring
program, Exhibit A, for the changes to the project which have
been adopted or made a condition of project approval in
Section 2 of this resolution. The director of community
development shall ensure that all mitigation measures adopted
in Section 1 of this resolution shall be fully implemented and
completed. In addition, approval of subsequent development
proposals pursuant to this approved project shall include, as
a condition of project approval, all applicable mitigation
measures required by Section 2 of this resolution.
4. Precise Plan/Conditional Use Permit 90-27 and Tentative Tract
26562, copies of which have been presented to the city council
and which are on file in the department of community
development are hereby approved subject to conditions.
PA5SED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm
Desert City Council, held on this 9th day of M�, 1991, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: BENSON, CRITES, KELLY, WILSON, SNYDER
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
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WALTEF[ H . SNYDER, Mayor ,�
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NOS. PP/CUP 90-27, TT 26562
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 portion of said project shall commence within two
years from the date of final approval unless an extension of time
is granted; otherwise said approval shall become null, void and of
no effect whatsoever.
3. The development of the property described herein shall be su�- �ct
to the restrictions and limitations set forth herein which a in
addition to all municipal ordinances and state and federal sta�_tes
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 form the following agencies:
Coachella Valley Water District
Palm Desert Architectural Commission
City Fire Marshal
Public Works Department
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7.
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.
Trash collection services and facilities shall be coordinated with
Palm Desert Disposal and shall incorporate residential and
commercial recycling where applicable.
Praject landscaping shall emphasize drought tolerant plant
materials and irrigation technology to the greatest extent
feasible.
All mitigation measures identified in the Final Environmental
Impact Report as being the responsibility of Pacific Golf Resorts
shall be considered a required condition of this approval.
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8. Project shall be subject to the Coachella Valley Fringe-Toed Lizard
Mitigation Fee of $252,000 payable prior to the issuance of grading
permits.
9. The hotel use will be subject to the Resort Hotel Housing
mitigation fee of 5225,000.
10. Project shall be subject to the Art in Public Places Fee per
Ordinance No. 473.
Public Works
1. The project shall be designed to retain drainage from a 100-year
storm on-site. Drainage fees for the construction of regional
drainage improvements which would be necessary regardless of the
on-site drainage retention shall be paid prior to the recordation
of the final map. The amount of these fees shall be based upon
the City of Palm Desert Master Drainage Plan prepared by NBS\Lowery
upon its adoption by the Palm Desert City Council.
2. Any drainage/retention area facilities construction required for
this project 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.
3. Rights-of-way/easements as may be necessary for the construction
of local/regional flood control facilities shall be provided on
the final map.
4. Signalization fees, in accordance with City of Palm Desert
Resolution �os. 79-17 and 79-55, shall be paid prior to approval
and recordation of the tract map. Applicant shall provide for the
installation of a traffic signal on Frank Sinatra Drive at the main
project entry and pay one-fourth the cost of traffic signal
installation at the intersections of Frank Sinatra Drive and
Portola Avenue and Frank Sinatra Drive and Cook Street.
5. As required under Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 26.28, and in
accordance with Sections 26.40 and 26.44, complete improvement
plans and specifications shall be submitted to the Director of
Public Works for checking and approval before construction of any
improvements is commenced.
Offsite improvement plans to be approved by the Public works
Department and a surety posted to guarantee the installation of
required offsite improvements prior to recordation of the final
map.
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6. 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.
7. Full public improvements, as required by Sections 26.40 and 26.44
of the Palm Desert Municipal Code, shall be installed in accordance
with applicable City standards. Minimum improvements shall
include, but not be limited to the following:
Frank Sinatra Drive: * Construction of a deceleration/
acceleration lane for all project entry
points.
* Construction of a right turn lane for west
bound to north bound traffic.
* Construction of an 8 foot wide meandering
sidewalk.
* Modification of the existing median island
to prohibit left turn egress from the
hotel entry. Left turn ingress shall be
permitted.
* Installation of perimeter landscaping and
median landscaping as approved by the City
of Palm Desert.
* Construction of transit facilities as
recommended by Sunline Transit and
approved by the City of Palm Desezt.
Portola Avenue:
Cook Street:
* Construction of
acceleration lane
* Construction of an
sidewalk.
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a deceleration/
for project entry.
8 foot wide meandering
Construction of a center median island in
Portola Avenue at the project entry to
prohibit left turn egress. Left turn
ingress shall be permitted.
Installation of perimeter landscaping as
approved by the City of Palm Desert.
Construction of transit facilities as
recommended by Sunline Transit and
approved by The City of Palm Desert.
Construction of curb and gutter and AC
paving at 55 feet up to 62 feet from
centerline to be determined by the
director of public works.
Construction of a deceleration/
acceleration lane at project entry.
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* Construction of a right turn lane for
south bound to west bound traffic.
* Construction of one-half of a raised,
landscaped median island.
* Construction of an 8 foot wide meandering
sidewalk.
* Installation of perimeter landscaping as
approved by the City of Palm Desert.
* Construction of transit facilities as
recommended by Sunline Transit and
approved by the City of Palm Desert.
Interior Streets: * Improvements as shown on the tentative
map.
In addition to the above noted items, those traffic mitigation
measures identified in the project Traffic Impact Analysis prepared
by Circulation Systems Associates and discussed within the project
E.I.R. shall be provided. The subject report and proposed
mitigation measures shall be approved by the Public Works
Department.
8. Traffic safety striping on Frank Sinatra Drive, Portola Avenue,
Cook Street and all interior streets shall be provided to the
specifications of the Director of Public Works and shall include
the use of approved thermoplastic paint and raised pavement
markers. A traffic control plan must be submitted to, and approved
by, the Director of Public Works prior to the issuance of any
permits associated with this project or placement of any pavement
markings.
9. Developer shall agree to participate in the proposed City of Palm
Desert Cook Street Improvement Assessment District to the extent
determined by proceedings of the City of Palm Desert.
10. Landscaping maintenance on the property frontages shall be provided
by the property owner and/or property owners association.
11. In accordance with Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 26.44,
complete grading plans and specifications shall be submitted to
the Director of Public Works for checking and approval prior to
issuance of any permits. The subject grading plan shall include
detailed erosion control plans.
12. Complete tract map shall be submitted as required by ordinance to
the Director of Public Works for checking and approval before
issuance of any permits.
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13. 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.
14. Proposed building pad elevations are subject to review and
modification in accordance with Chapter 27 of the Palm Desert
Municipal Code.
15. Waiver of access to Frank Sinatra Drive, Portola Avenue and Cook
Street, except at approved locations, shall be granted on the final
map.
16. Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fees (TUMF) associated with this
project shall be paid as required by ordinance.
17. Half street right-of-way at sixty-seven feet on Cook Street fifty-
five feet on Frank Sinatra Drive and fifty feet on Portola Avenue
as well as any additional right-of-way necessary for the
construction of the required turn lanes shall be offered for
dedicated on the final map.
18. Improvement plans for water and sewer systems shall be approved by
the respective service districts with "as-built" plans submitted
to the Department of Public Works prior to project final.
19. As required by the Palm Desert Municipal Code, all existing
overhead utilities shall be placed underground per each utility
district's recommendation. If determined to be unfeasible, the
applicant shall submit to the city, in a form acceptable to the
City Attorney, surety in an amount equal to the estimated
construction cost for the subject undergrounding.
2Q. A complete preliminary soils investigation, prepared by a
registered soils engineer, shall be submitted to and approved by
the Public Works Department prior to the issuance of any permits.
Riverside Count� Fire Department:
1. With respect to the conditions of approval regarding the above
referenced plan check the fire department recommends the following
fire protection measures be provided in accordance with City
Municipal Code, NFPA, UFC, and UBC and/or recognized Fire
Protection Standards:
The fire department is required to set a minimum fire flow for the
remodel or construction of all commercial buildings per Uniform
Fire Code Sec. 10.301C.
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2. A fire flow of 1500 gpm for a 1 hour duration at 20 psi residual
operating pressure must be available before any combustible
material is placed on the job site.
3. Provide or shaw there exists a water system capable af providing
a potential gallon per minute 1500 for single family, 2500 for
multifamily, and 3000 for commercial. The actual fire flow
available from any one hydrant connected to any given water main
shall be 1500 gpm for two hours duration at 20 psi residual
operating pressure.
4. The required fire flow shall be available from a Super hydrant(s)
( 6" x 4" x 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" ), located not less than 25' nor more
than 200' single family, 165' multifamily, and 150' commercial from
any portion of the building(s) as measured along approved vehicular
travelways. Hydrants installed below 3000' elevation shall be of
the "wet barrel" type.
5. A combination of on-site and off-site Super fire hydrants (6" x 4"
x 2-1/2" x 2-1/2") will be required, located not less than 25' or
more than 200' single family, 165' multifamily, and 150' commercial
from any portion of the building(s) as measured along approved
vehicular travelways. The required fire flow shall be available
from any adjacent hydrant(s) in the system.
6. Provide written certification from the appropriate water company
having jurisdiction that hydrant(s) will be installed and will
produce the required fire flow, or arrange field inspection by the
fire department prior to request for final inspection.
7. Prior to the application for a building permit, the developer shall
furnish the original and two copies of the water system plan to the
county fire department for review. No building permit shall be
issued until the water system plan has been approved by the county
fire chief. Upon approval, the original will be returned. One
copy will be sent to the responsible inspecting authority.
Plans shall conform to fire hydrant types, location and spacing,
and the system shall meet the fire flow requirements. Plans shall
be signed by a Registered Civil Engineer and may be signed by the
local water company with the following certification: "Z certify
that the design of the water system is in accordance with the
requirements prescribed by the Riverside County Fire Department."
"System has been designed to provide a minimum gallon per minute
flow of 1500, 2500, 3000."
8. The required fire flow may be adjusted at a later point in the
permit process to reflect changes in design, construction type,
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area separations, or built-in fire protection measures s�ch as a
fully fire sprinklered building.
9. Comply with Title 19 of the California Administrative Code in all
A, E, I occupancies. (restaurant, hotel, clubhouse)
10. Install a complete fire sprinkler system per NFPA 13. The post
indicator valve and fire department connection shall be located to
the front, not less than 25' from the building and within 50' of
an approved hydrant. This applies to all buildings with 5,000
square feet or more building area as measured by the building
footprint, including overhangs which are sprinklered per NFPA 13.
The building area of additional floors is added in for a cumulative
total. Exempted are one and two family dwellings.
11. Install a fire alarm (water flow) as required by the Uniform
Building Code 3803 for sprinkler system. Znstall tamper alarms on
all supply and control valves for sprinkler systems.
12. Certain designated areas will be required to be maintained as fire
lanes and shall be clearly marked by painting and/or signs approved
by the fire marshal.
13. Install a fire alarm as required by the Uniform Building Code
and/or Uniform Fire Code. Minimum requirement is UL central
station monitoring of sprinkler system per NFPA 71 and 72. Alarm
plans are required for all UL central station monitored systems,
systems where any interior devices are required or used. (U.F.C.
14-103(a)) Alarm system will be more complex than just sprinkler
monitoring. Contact fire marshal.
14. Install portable fire extinguishers per NFPA, Pamphlet #10, but
not less than 2AlOBC in rating. Fire extinguishers must not be
over 75' walking distance. In addition to the above, a 40BC fire
extinguisher is required for commercial kitchens.
15. Install a hood/duct automatic fire extinguishing system if
operating a commercial kitchen including, but not limited to, deep
fryers, grills, charbroilers or other appliances which produce
grease laden vapors or smoke. NFPA 96, 17, 17a.
16. Install a dust collecting system as per the Uniform Building Code,
Section 910a and Uniform Fire Code Section 76.102, if conducting
an operation that produces airborne particles. A carpenter or
woodworking shop is considered one of several industrial processes
requiring dust collection. Maintenance/workshops.
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17. 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 allowed, the roadway shall be 36' wide with parking on
both sides, 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). Fountains or garden
islands placed in the middle of these turn-arounds shall not exceed
a 5' radius or 10' diameter. City standards may be more
restrictive.
18. The minimum width of interior driveways for multi-family or
apartment complexes shall be:
a. 24 feet wide when serving less than 100 units, no parallel
parking, carports or garages allowed on one side only.
b. 28 feet wide when serving between 100 and 300 units; carports
or garages allowed on both sides, no parallel parking.
c. 32 feet wide when serving over 300 units or when parallel
parking is allowed on one side.
d. 36 feet wide when parallel parking is allowed on both sides.
19. Whenever access into private property is controlled through use of
gates, barriers, guard houses or similar means provisions shall be
made to facilitate access by emergency vehicles in a manner
approved by the Fire Department. All controlled access devices
that are power operated shall have a radio-controlled over-ride
system capable of opening the gate when activated by a special
transmitter located in emergency vehicles. Devices shall be
equipped with backup power facilities to operate in the event of
power failure. All controlled access devices that are not power
operated shall also be approved by the fire Department. Minimum
opening width shall be 16' with a minimum vertical clearance of 13'
6". One "F" frequency transmitter shall be provided to Fire
Marshal for each gate installed.
20. A dead end single access over 500' in length will require a
secondary access, sprinklers or other mitigative measure approved
by the Fire Marshal. Under no circumstances shall a single dead
end access over 1300 feet be accepted. Streets D, K, H& J are in
violation.
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21. A second access is required. This can be accomplished by two main
access points from main roadway or an emergency gated access into
an adjoining development. Street K.
22. Contact the Fire Department for a final inspection prior to
occupancy. Except single family residence, unless fire
sprinklered.
23. All new residences/dwellings are required to have illuminated
residential addresses meeting both city and fire department
approval. Shake shingle roofs are no longer permitted in the
cities of Indian Wells, Rancho Mirage or Palm Desert.
24. Commercial buildings shall have illuminated addresses of a size
approved by the city.
25. All fire sprinkler systems, fixed fire suppression systems and
alarm plans must be submitted separately for approval prior to
construction. Subcontractors should contact the fire marshal's
office for submittal requirements.
OTHER:
26. Dead-end access 500 ft. plus is still a problem on streets D, K,
H & J.
26. Preliminary site plans for restaurant, golf clubhouse, golf and
tennis facilities, and resort hotel complex are not acceptable as
many access problems are existing. Developer should contact fir
marshal to resolve issues.
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PACIFIC GOLF RESORTS
TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 26562
NIITIGAT'ION MOIVITOftING PROGR.AM
A.Introduction
:�litgation l�forutor.r.g
�say 3, lssl
This expanded Mitigation Monitoring Program has been prepared to address sir
quality/blowsand impacts, mitigation measures and monitoring associated with Tentative
Tract No. 265fi2, proposed by Pacific Golf Resorts. This Program has been prepared in
compliance with California Assembly Bill 3180 (AB 3180), which requires the lead agency to
adopt a monitoring program to ensure that mitigation measures identified in the
environmental impact report are implemented. The Program also helps�to provide
"feedback" to the City Engineer/Public Works and Planning Departments regarding the
effectiveness of the various mandated mitigation measures. This Mitigation Monitoring
Program can be implemented immediately upon project approval of the Pacific Goif Resorts
tentative subdivision map and other applications. This Program may undergo changes due
to recommendations by various responsible agencies and feedback on the effectiveness of
various mitigation measures.
B. Monitoriag Participants
A monitoring team will consist of the appropriate City departments and public agencies, as
identified in the report. City monitoring team members will include the City
Engineer/Public Works Department, Planning Department, Building Department and
Code Enforcement. Managing the team will be the responsibility of the City Planning
Department. The monitoring activities will be accomplished by the City Public Works
Department, with appropriate assistance from other departments as required.
The responsibilities of the Planning Department and appropriate assistants throughout the
monitoring effort include: the overalt implementation and management of the Program.
Specific monitoring tasks inciude: quality control of site development; administration and
preparation of field logs and other monitoring reports; liaison between City departments,
public agencies and the developer and contractors; ensuring contractor knowledge of and
compliance with all appropriate permit conditions; and, if necessary, proposing additional
mitigation measures. The City Public Works Department shall have the authority to require
correction of observed activities which violate project environmental conditions.
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An effective reporting system will be established prior to any monitoring efforts. Each
participant in the monitoring program will receive a copy of this mitigation manitoring
report, which contains a specific list of mitigation measures, monitoring tasks, the
responsible party for monitoring, and the appropriate time frame that these mitigation
measures are anticipated to be implemented. In addition, this report contains a Mitigation
Monitoring Form (Refer to page ?).
A copy of the Mitigation Monitoring Form must be completed by the team member for each
mitigation measure helshe is responsible for monitoring. Below the stated mitigation
measure, the form has a series of questions addressing the effectiveness of the mitigation
measure. The monitor shall complete the Mitigation Monitoring Form and file it with the
Public Works and Planning Departments following their monitoring activities. The Public
Works Department Department shall prepare and maintain a project log regarding the
dates, responsible parties, and activities of the Mitigation Monitoring Program. In
situations where the mitigation measure requires only a letter from the responsible agency
indicating approval of the project facilities, the date the letter was received shali be logged,
the letter shall be retained with the Mitigation Monitoring Forms, but no form need be filled
out.
At the end of each construction and development phase, the Public Works Department will
include the conclusions of the Mitigation Monitoring Forms and logs into an interim and
final "Comprehensive Mitigation Monitoring Program Report" for the project. This report
will provide a summary of the monitoring efforts conducted and an evaluation of each
mitigation measure's effectiveness. The Mitigation Monitoring Forms, logs, and
supplemental material (i.e. memoranda, telephone logs, letters) will be contained within the
Appendix of the comprehensive report. Through the comprehensive report, the City Public
Works and Planning Departments will be able to ensure that all mitigation measures and
conditions of approval for the project were implemented. From a long-term planning
perspective, the feedback regarding the effectiveness of each measure will enable the Public
Works and Planning Departments to refine mitigation measures and conditions of
approval for other City projects.
D. Implementation a[ F., �,�. ,, m
Subseqwent Pttiried P1ans and Studies
Following approval of subdivision maps and other applications, the City Planning
Department will schedule a meeting with all City agencies responsible for reviewing and
monitoring subsequent project plans and additional studies for the implementation of
various mit:gation measures and conditions of approval. The City Planning Department
will distribute a copy of this report to all participants and explain the monitoring program
and reporting procedures and responsibilities. Through this Program and the Conditions of
Approval, the departments will have a clear understanding of the specific conditions that the
developer must have included within subsequent project plans. City agencies which should �
be included at this meeting include the Planning Department, Operations Department,
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Pacific Golf Resorta
Engineer, and Building Department.
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Constivc,�tion Activities
Prior to any project grading or construction activities, a meeting shall take place between the
developer's contractors and appropriate City departments to initiate the Program and
establish the responsibility and authority of the participants. Each participant in the
monitoring effort shall receive a copy of this report to provide a clear understanding of the
mitigation measures to be implemented. The monitoring participants shall read through the
adopted mitigation measures and request clarification from the Public Works and/or
Planning Departments, prior to the initiation of grading or construction activities. Those
that must have a complete list of all the mitigation measures adopted by the City include the
City Planning Department, City Engineer/Public Works Department, City Code
Enforcement, City Building Department, Pacific Golf Resorts, and the contractor and
construction crew supervisor.
Grading/construction activities within the project area should be scheduled each month by
Pacific Golf Resorts' construction crew for the following month. Schedules will be sent to the
City Public Works and Planning Departments. By referring to the work schedule, the Public
Works and Planning Departments will identify where work is to occur and where
monitoring is necessary. Every three months the construction crew supervisor must meet
with the Public Works Department for a briefing on the status of grading and construction
activities, an assessment of the success of various mitigation measures, and comments on
activities observed during on-site monitoring. The initial meeting, the three month
construction status meetings and the submittal of a monthly construction schedule shall
occuT during each phase of project construction and development.
Pos�Pcqject Const�ction
The City Planning Department, City Engineer/Public Works Department, and Code
Enforcement shall tour the project site following the completion of each phase to verify that
elementa specified in the mitigation monitoring program have been implemented and final
mitigation measures and conditions of approval have been completed.
E. En.p'���,�w.�:...t
There are generally three separate categories of non-compliance associated with adopted
conditiona of approval, EIR mitigation measures and appropriate department-applied
mitigation measures:
• Non-compliance requiring an immediate halt to a specific task.
• Infraction that initiates an immediate corrective action. No work or task delay.
• Infraction that does not warrant immediate corrective action and results in no
work or task delay.
In all three cases, the Public Works or Planning Departments will notify the project
developer of these infractions.
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There are a number of options the City may use to enforce this Mitigation Monitoring
Program should non-compliance continue. Some methods commonly used by other lead
agencies include "stop work" orders; fines and penalties (civil); restitution; permit
revocations; citations; and injunctions. Key mitigation measures of the EIR were also
included as specific conditions of approval for the project. It is essential that all parties
involved in the Program, particularly the developer and construction crew supervisor,
understand the enforcement authority and responsibility of any on-site monitor(s).
II. MITIGATION MEASURES AND MOMTORING TASHS
The following section lists the air quality/blowsand mitigation measures contained within
the EIR, with some refinements due to comments received during the comment period.
Where possible, multiple mitigation measures were combined. Below each measure is the
necessary monitoring activity and the party responsible for the monitoring. The measures
have been listed according to the timing of the monitoring activity (i.e. plan and study
review, construction, post-construction). Conditions of approval, which were not mitigation
measures from the EIR, are also identified a.nd monitored under the same categories.
A. Subeequent Project P7ans and Studies
1. Mitigation Measure: Project development shall adhere to the approved Tentative Tract,
except where elements are superceded by these conditions of approval and/or mitigation
measures. In addition, the project shall adhere to all applicable City of Palm Desert
ordinances, as well as all applicable Riverside County, State and Federal regulations.
Responsible Parties: City Planning Department, City Engineer/Public Works
Department, Engineer, Building Department, and Riverside
County Fire Department.
Monitoring: Subsequent development plans, when submitted to the appropriate
department for review, shall be checked for compliance with
applicable portions of the EIR and City, County, State and Federal
Regulations.
Reporting: Following review of subsequent plans, the mitigation monitoring
report shall list which, if any, EIR mitigation measures, TTM
conditions of approval or regulations were not complied with,
and the plan shall be sent back to the applicant for revisions. If
the project is in compliance, state this on the Mitigation
Monitoring Form.
2. Mitigation Measure: Mitigation measures shall be integrated into the grading permits
for the proposed development, including eatensive and continuous site watering and the
erection of snow fences downwind to intercept blowing sand. Disturbed but undeveloped
areas shall be stabilize�- �hrough the use of vegetative groundcover or appropriate chemical
soil stabilizers. The de� �per shall implement the various appropriate control measures as
set forth in the � A p Imnl m n A.ion For PM� In e Coache la V llev. See following.
Prior to and concurrent with the preparation of grading plans, the applicant shall prepare a
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Pacific Golf Resorta May 3, 1991
comprehensive dust generation and blowsand control program, which shall be submitted to
the City for approval. Said program shall be reviewed and approved prior to the issuance of
grading permita. Measures which should be incorporated into the program ahall include (1)
continuous site watering where disturbance of soils occurs, (2) removal of dirt from paved
roads ac�jacent to the development site every work-day, (3) erection of windbreaks in the
form of walls or snow fencing to contain fugitive dust and sand on-site, (4) temporary or
permanent revegetation of disturbed areas where grading or construction activities are
completed or are planned for future development, (5) Use of approved chemical soil
stabilization on open areas, (6} limit site disturbance and on-site vehicle routing, and
restrict or preclude off-road vehicle use through the use of fencing or other site security
measures, (7) stop all grading activities during periods of high winds (i,e, greater than 30
mph).
Responsible Party: Developer contractor, City Public Works and City Engineer,
Code Enforcement.
Monitoring: Appropriate grading control programs shall be reviewed and
approved by City Engineer/Public Works Department. Efficacy
of ineasures shall be assessed and documented; alternative
measures may be required.
Reporting: City Engineer/Public Works Department shall report on grading
control program in manner prescribed above.
3. Mitigation Measure: Imported or ezported soils shall be conveyed in covered trucks to
eliminate dust; routes for trucks that avoid existing residential neighborhoods shall be
designated and utilized. The developer shall provide on-site wheel washing and other
techniques to remove soils from hauling vehicles leaving the site. AII soils hauIing trucks
shall maintain at least two feet of freeboard and shall be covered with tarps to contain hauled
soils.
Responsible Party: Developer and grading contractor, City Public Works and City
Engineer, City Traf�ic Engineer, Code Enforcement.
Monitoring: Appropriate controls shall be submitted and shall be reviewed
and approved by City Engineer/Public Works Department.
Efficacy of ineasures shall be assessed and documented;
alternative measures may be required.
Reporting: City Engineer/Public Works Department shall report on soil
importing/eaporting activities in manner prescribed above.
4. Mitigation Measure: Developer/contractor equipment and water sources shall be
maintained on-site. Construction activities shall be discontinued during first and second
stage smog alerts.
Responsible Party: Developer and contractor, City Public Works/City
Engineer, Code Enforcement.
Monitoring: Equipment storage and maintenance areas shall be shown on the
project grading plans to be approved by City Engineer/Public
Works Department.
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Parific Golf Reeorta
Mitgation 4lorutonng
May 3, lss 1
Reporting: City Engineer/Public Works Department shall report on
equipment maintence and air quality conditions, when they
warrant halting of grading or construction activities in manner
prescribed above.
5. Mitigation Measure: To minimize vehicle emissions associated with the project's
development, the hotel developer/opecator shall participate in the development and
coordination of mass transitlshuttle service linking the hotel with major resort and
commercial centers of the City, and shall provide airport shuttle service for guests.
Responsible Party: Developer/hotel operator, City Public Works/City
Engineer, Coachella Valley Association of Governments.
Monitoring: City conservation coordinator.
Reporting: City conservation coordinator in manner
prescribed above.
6. The developer shall provide convenient access to mass transit, including turnout lanes
and sheltered bus stops that comply with City and SunLine Transit District requirements.
The developer and the City shall also continue to participate in regional transportation
planning as a means of enhancing the use of mass transit and other, more efficient modes of
travel.
Responsible Party: Developer, Sunline Transit, City Public Works/City
Engineer.
Monitoring: City Engineer/Public Works Department, Sunline Transit
Reporting: City Engineer/Public Works Department, City Traffic
Engineer.
7. Mitigation Measure: The owners/operators of the country club and hotel complea shall
participate in the establishment of car pooling programs for employees. Additionally,
flexible scheduling shall be pursued to reduce peak hour travel and lessen impact on sir
quality.
Responsible Party: Developer, Country Club operator, Hotel operator, City 'I`raffic
Engineer, CVAG.
Monitoring: City ��c Engineer, Sunline Transit
Reporting: City Traffic Engineer and City Conservation Coordinator.
8. Mitigation Measure: The developer shall support the preservation of clean air through the
installation of emission controls and/or filtration devices in all significantly emitting
processes or activities associated with the project, which have the potential to degrade air
quality. Where necessary, the developer shall secure permits from the South Coast Air
Quality Management District to assure compliance with applicable state and federal
emission regulations.
Responsible Party: Developer, City Building Department, Hotel operator, City
Engineer/Public Works Department.
Monitoring: City Building Department, Code Enforcement.
Reporting: City Building Department, Code Enforcement.
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Pacific Golf Resorta
III. MITIGATION MONITORING FOR'4i
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Mitgat�on �lorutonng
May 3, issi
As discussed above, a copy of the following form is to be filled out for each mitigation
measure by the party responsible for monitoring it implementation. Upon completion, the
form shall be filed with the City Planning and Public Works Departments for inclusion
within the "Comprehensive Mitigation Monitoring Program Report".
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DATE:
:viONITOR NAME:
TITLE:
DEPARTMENT:
PROJECT PHASE �t
MITIGATION MEASURE:
Phase of Monitoring:
OBSERVATIONS:
CITY OF PA.L.�'1-i DESERT
'�(ITIGATION MOIVITORING F�'.,-...RM
.OJECT NA1�1E:
DISCIPLINE:
O Geology
�Hydrology/Water Quality
❑Air Quality
❑ Biological Resources
�Cultural Resources
OPlans & Studies
❑Construction
RECOMMENDATIONS/EFFECTIVENESS OF MEASURE:
COMPLIANCE:
DAccepta}�e
❑Unacceptable
RECEIVED BY:
Signature:
City of PALM DESERT
C0:�+11�iENTS1ACTION OF PLANNING DEPARTMENT:
Date:
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❑ Land Use
❑'I�ansportation Systems
O Visual Quality/Aesthetics
�Noise
OOther
❑Post-Construction
�Follow-up Required
'I�me:
REPORT LOGGED: Date , Initials