HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RES 2018-18RESOLUTION NO. 2018-18
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
DESERT, CALIFORNIA, FOR THE ADOPTION OF A MITIGATED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION, AND APPROVAL OF A DENSITY BONUS,
PRECISE PLAN AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A 388-UNIT APARTMENT PROJECT WITH
CLUBHOUSE, RECREATIONAL AMENITIES, AND ROADWAY
IMPROVEMENTS
CASE NO: PP/CUP/EA 16-394
WHEREAS, New Cities Investment Partners, LLC propose to develop 388 dwelling
units on an undeveloped 18.13 acre site, abutting James Carter Elementary School and
Venezia to the west with site improvements consisting of new two- and three-story
apartments, clubhouse building, and on -site recreational amenities ("Project"); and
WHEREAS, vehicular access to the site is provided along Hovley Lane East and
street improvements include the signalization of the intersection of Hovley Lane East and
Jasmine Court; and
WHEREAS, the site's proximity to an elementary school, public park, transit lines,
and employment centers is ideal for the development of an apartment project with an
affordable housing component; and
WHEREAS, the applicant has agreed to provide 20 percent (20%) of all units within
the development for very -low income qualified persons, and as such is eligible for a density
bonus provided by AB 2222 (Government Code section 65915 et seq.) and Palm Desert
Municipal Code Section (PDMC) 25.34.040; and
WHEREAS, 20 percent (20%) of the total units are reserved for Tower -income
households; and
WHEREAS, under the density bonus provisions of the PDMC, the applicant is
entitled to a density bonus of 111 units, for a total of 426 units, which is more than the 388
units proposed for this project. The Code also allows the applicant to request up to three (3)
concessions from the City's Zoning Ordinance; the agreed upon concessions incorporated
into the project entitlements are: 1) a reduced parking requirement; and 2) elimination of
certain development impact fees on the affordable units; and
WHEREAS, final approval of the project is contingent on developer entering into a
housing agreement (HA) with the City's Housing Department to finalize affordable housing
requirements as specified in project entitlements. The HA shall be signed and completed by
both the City and the developer prior to issuance of a Building Permit.
WHEREAS, the project complies with the goals and policies contained in the City's
General Plan that promote affordable housing, promote a variety of neighborhoods, and
promote a mix of housing choice for current and future residents; and
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WHEREAS, pursuant to section 21067 of the Public Resources Code, Section
15367 of the State California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines (Cal. Code
Regs., tit. 14, § 15000 et seq.), and the City of Palm Desert's ("City's") Local CEQA
Guidelines, the City is the lead agency for the proposed Project; and
WHEREAS, City staff reviewed the Project and prepared an Initial Study pursuant to
State CEQA Guidelines section 15063 to determine if the Project could have a significant
effect on the environment; and
WHEREAS, on the basis of the Initial Study, which concluded that the Project would
have potentially significant impacts but that those impacts could be reduced to less than
significant levels with implementation of the proposed mitigation measures, the City
determined that a subsequent Mitigated Negative Declaration ("MND") should be prepared
for the Project, and an MND was prepared pursuant to Public Resources Code sections
21064.5 and 21080, subdivision (c), and the State CEQA Guidelines section 15070 et seq.;
and
WHEREAS, the City distributed a Notice of Intent to Adopt a MND pursuant to State
CEQA Guidelines section 15072 on July 25, 2017; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on
the 20th day of June 2017, the 15th day of August 2017, and the 20th day of February 2018,
previously hold duly noticed public meetings where members of the public were afforded an
opportunity to comment on the Project; and
WHEREAS, the City determined that after public notice of availability of the MND
had been given, but prior to its adoption, new information was added to the MND to clarify
and amplify the MND, and revisions were added in response to comments on the Project's
effects identified in the proposed MND which are not new avoidable significant effects; and
WHEREAS, although revisions to the subsequent MND do not constitute substantial
revisions as the revisions did not identify any new, avoidable significant effects or require
new measures or revisions to reduce effects to less than significant, the City decided to
recirculate the MND pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15073.5 in an abundance of
caution; and
WHEREAS, on February 1, 2018, the City recirculated the subsequent MND for
public review by distributing a second Notice of Intent to Adopt a subsequent MND pursuant
to State CEQA Guidelines section 15072; and
WHEREAS, the City provided copies of the revised draft subsequent MND and Initial
Study to the public and the State Clearinghouse for at least a 30-day review and comment
period beginning on February 2, 2018 and ending on March 5, 2018, pursuant to Public
Resources Code section 21091(b); and
WHEREAS, in order to align the public comment period with that of state agencies
and address public comment, the City extended the public comment period through March
14, 2018, and provided notice of the same; and
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WHEREAS, pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21081.6 and State CEQA
Guidelines section 15074(d), the City has prepared a program for reporting on or monitoring
the changes which it has either required in the project or made a condition of approval to
mitigate or avoid significant environmental effects (the "Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Program" or "MMRP"), which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A"; and
WHEREAS, as contained herein, the City has endeavored in good faith to set forth
the basis for its decision on the proposed Project; and
WHEREAS, the City has endeavored to take all steps and impose all conditions
necessary to ensure that impacts to the environment would not be significant, which are
attached hereto as Exhibit "B"; and
WHEREAS, all of the findings and conclusions made by the City pursuant to this
Resolution are based upon the oral and written evidence before it as a whole; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the MND, Initial Study, and all
other relevant information contained in the record regarding the Project; and
WHEREAS, on February 20, 2018, at its regular scheduled meeting, the public was
afforded an opportunity to comment on the Project and the MND and the Initial Study, and
the Planning Commission discussed and continued the Project, the MND and the Initial
Study until March 20, 2018; and
WHEREAS, on March 20, 2018, the Planning Commission, the public was afforded
an opportunity to comment on the Project and the MND and the Initial Study, and the
Planning Commission discussed and considered the Project and the MND and Initial Study;
and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission took action recommending approval of the
project to the City Council subject to Building No. 4, identified in the Site Plan, being
reduced from three stories to two stories in height; and
WHEREAS, the City Council held a public hearing on April 12, 2018, and continued
the public hearing to April 26, 2018, to allow for community meeting to be held between the
applicant and surrounding property owners; and
WHEREAS, the City Council met on April 26,2 018, and at said public hearing, upon
hearing and considering all testimony and arguments, if any, of all interested persons
desiring to be heard, the City Council did make the following findings to justify the approval
of said request:
WHEREAS, all other legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Resolution have
occurred.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Recitals. The City Council hereby finds that the foregoing recitals are
true and correct and are incorporated herein as substantive findings of this Resolution.
SECTION 2. Compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act. As the
recommending body for the Project, the Planning Commission and City Council have reviewed
and considered the information contained in the MND, Initial Study, and administrative record
on file with the City and available for review at 73510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert,
California. The City Council finds that the MND and Initial Study have been completed in
compliance with the CEQA (Pub. Res. Code § 21000 et seq.: "CEQA") and the State CEQA
Guidelines.
SECTION 3. Findings on Environmental Impacts. In the City's role as the lead agency
under CEQA, the City Coucnil finds that the MND and Initial Study contain a complete and
accurate reporting of the environmental impacts associated with the Project. The City Council
further finds that the documents have been completed in compliance with CEQA, the State
CEQA Guidelines, and City of Palm Desert local CEQA guidelines. The City Council further
finds that all environmental impacts of the Project are either insignificant or can be mitigated to
a less than significant level pursuant to the mitigation measures outlined in the MND, Initial
Study, and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program. The City Council further finds
that there is no substantial evidence in the record supporting a fair argument that the Project
may result in significant environmental impacts, and that any comments received to date
regarding the Project have been examined and determined not to modify the conclusions of
the MND or the City Council. Furthermore, the City Council finds that the MND has not been
substantially revised after public notice of its availability and recirculation is not required.
(State CEQA Guidelines, § 15073.5.) The City Council finds that the MND contains a
complete, objective, and accurate reporting of the environmental impacts associated with the
Project and reflects the independent judgment of the City Council.
SECTION 4. Findings on Conditional Use Permit. In recommending approval of this
project, the City Council makes the following findings in accordance with PDMC
Section 25.72.050:
1. That the proposed location of the conditional use is in accord with the objectives
of this title and the purpose of the district in which the site is located.
The purpose of the Planned Residential (PR) zoning district is to provide areas
flexibility in residential development by encouraging creative and imaginative
design for the development of residential projects with densities between 4.0 to
40 dwelling units per acre and allows multi -family developments to be considered
through a Conditional Use Permit (CUP). The proposal to develop multi -family
housing with integrated affordable units at this location complies with the City's
goals and the objectives of the zoning designation, and the project's density
complies with the density limits established under the PR zoning district. In
1989, the City approved a development agreement for the development of a 55-
acre community with an affordable housing component. Portions of the
development agreement (DA) have been executed and this portion of that project
is undeveloped. Development of the project site complies and exceeds the
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minimum requirements established in the development agreement by providing
additional affordable housing units in compliance with the State's density bonus
provisions.
2. That the proposed location of the conditional use and the conditions under which
it would be operated or maintained will not be detrimental to the public health,
safety, or welfare, or be materially injurious to properties or improvements in the
vicinity.
The proposed location and development of this project at this site will be
monitored and cared for by an on -site manager. Maintenance issues or resident
complaints can be addressed on -site. As designed, and as conditioned, the
project will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, as the
project is designed below the maximum height permitted by the zone, contains
significant landscape screening along the southern property line to limit visual
intrusion into surrounding communities, and has landscape setbacks along the
single-family community bordering the project to the west. Similar multi -family
apartments have been constructed in the City and none have been detrimental to
public health and safety. Adequate off-street parking is provided at the site and
the proximity of the project to employment centers, schools, and City parks
encourages walking and non -motorized transportation. Roadway improvements
along Hovley Lane East ensure efficient traffic movements near the project site.
3. That the proposed conditional use will comply with each of the applicable
provisions of this title, except for approved variances or adjustments.
The proposed development complies with the development standards of the PR
zoning district, including maximum building height, minimum unit sizes, and
setbacks. The City's parking requirements, listed under PDMC Section 25.46.040
requires a parking ratio of two (2) parking space per unit for 768 total parking
spaces. The project proposes a parking ratio of 1.82 space per unit, resulting in
699 total parking space. The applicant has requested a modification to the
parking standards in accordance with the State and City density bonus
provisions. Other apartment complexes have parking standards that are below
the required 2 space per unit, including the adjacent Canterra Apartments. To
date, staff is not aware of any on -going parking issues at existing apartment sites
and the 1.82 ratio is adequate to meet the parking needs of the proposed
community.
4. That the proposed conditional use complies with the goals, objectives, and
policies of the City's General Plan.
The proposed development complies with goals and objectives of the City's
General Plan, in that it provides affordable housing units in accordance with the
City's Land Use & Community Character and Housing Elements. The project
complies with the General Plan intent and purpose of the Town Center
Neighborhood designation by developing multi -family housing within walking
distance of commercial activities and meets several long-range goals of multi-
family housing by including the following: mixed affordability, recreational
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amenities, a pedestrian focus, and affordable housing in proximity to transit and
educational facilities.
SECTION 5. Adoption of the Mitigated Negative Declaration. The City Council
approves and adopts the subsequent MND prepared for the Project.
SECTION 6. Adoption of the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program. The City
Council approves and adopts the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program prepared for
the Project, attached hereto as Exhibit "A".
SECTION 7. Approval. The City Council hereby approves the applied density bonus,
the Precise Plan, and Conditional Use Permit applications for the Project.
SECTION 8. Approval. The City Council hereby approves and adopts the Project
subject to the Conditions of Approval attached hereto as Exhibit "B".
SECTION 9. Custodian of Records. The documents and materials that constitute the
record of proceedings on which these findings are based are located at the City's office at 73-
510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260. Rachelle Klassen, the City Clerk, is the
custodian of the record of proceedings.
SECTION 10. Notice of Determination. The City Council approves the Project, and
directs Staff to file a Notice of Determination with the County of Riverside and the State
Clearinghouse within five (5) working days of any Project approval.
SECTION 11. Execution of Resolution. The Mayor of the City Council signs this
Resolution and the City Clerk shall attest and certify to the passage and adoption thereof.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Palm
Desert, California, at its regular meeting held on the 26th day of April 2018, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: HARNIK, KELLY, NESTANDE, WEBER, and JONATHAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
SABBiC1 6FrAT1TAN, MAYOR
RA ELL D. SE ITY CLERK
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA
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Section
Number
4. Biological
Resources
Section
Number
5. Cultural
Resources
Mitigation Measures
BIO-1: The applicant shall ensure that any
construction activities that occur during the nesting
season (February through August) will require that
all suitable habitats be thoroughly surveyed for
presence of nesting birds by a qualified biologist
before commencement of clearing. If any active
nests are observed. construction activities must he
prohibited within a 500-foot buffer around the nest
until the nestlings have fledged. All construction
activity within the vicinity of active nests must be
conducted in the presence of a qualified biological
monitor. Constniction activity may encroach into the
buffer area at the discretion of the biological
monitor.
Mitigation Measures
CR-1: If during the course of grading or
construction, artifacts or other cultural resources are
discovered, all grading on the site shall be halted and
the applicant shall immediately notify the City
Planner. A qualified archaeologist shall be called to
the site by, and at the cost of the applicant to
identity the resource and recommended mitigation if
the resource is culturally significant. The
archaeologist will be required to provide copies of
any studies or reports to the Eastern Information
Center for the State of California located at the
University of California Riverside and the Aqua
C'aliente Tribal Historic Preservation Office (TI-IPO)
for permanent inclusion in the Agua Caliente
Cultural Register.
CR-2: 'Mc presence of an approved Native
American Cultural Resource Monitor(s) shall be
required during any ground disturbing activities
(including archaeological testing and surveys).
Should buried cultural deposits be encountered, the
monitor may request that destructive construction
halt and the monitor shall notify a qualified
archaeologist (Secretary of the Interior's Standards
and Guidelines) to investigate and, if necessary.
EXHIBIT "A"
MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM
The Sands Apartments
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
Responsible for
Monitoring
Developer
Planning
Department
Qualified Biologist
Responsible for
Nionitoring
Developer
Planning
Department
Qualified
Archaeologist
Developer
Planning
Department
Timing
Prior to any
ground
disturbance
Impact after
Mitigation
Less than
significant
The Sands Apartments
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
Initial Study'Nlitigated Negative Declaration
January 201 ii
Import after
Mitigation
Qualified Native
American Cultural
Resource Monitor
Tinting
During grading Less than
and other significant
ground
disturbing
activit les
During grading Less than
and other significant
ground
disturbing
activities
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Section
Number
I6.
Transportation
Mitigation Measures
prepare a mitigation plan for submission to the State
Historic Preservation Office and the Agua Caliente
Tribal Historic Preservation Office (THPO). The
archaeologist will he required to provide copies of
any studies or reports to the Eastern Information
Center for the State of California located at the
University of Riverside and the Agua Caliente
THPO for pernianent inclusion in the Agua Caliente
Cultural Register.
TRA 1: The applicant is responsible for the
installation of the traffic signal at Hovley Lane East
and the Project's entrance, prior to completion of
Project construction.
'IRA 2: 'Me applicant will participate in the funding
or construction of off -site improvements through the
payment of the 'Transportation IJniform Mitigation
Fees (TUMF) and City of Palm Desert Development
Impact Fees (DIF), or a fair share contribution as
directed by the City. These fees, required as standard
conditions, assist in alleviating cumulative impacts.
The Sands Apartments
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
initial StudyRvliligated Negative Declaration
January 2018
Responsible for Impact after
Monitoring Mitigation
Developer
Planning
Department
1)cveloper
Planning
Department
Timing
Prior to project Less than
completion Significant
Prior to I .css than
grading and Significant
other ground
disturbing
activities
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EXHIBIT "B"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. PP/CUP/EA 16-394
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:
1. The development of the property shall conform substantially with exhibits on file with
the Department of Community Development, as modified by the following conditions.
2. The applicant agrees that in the event of any administrative, legal or equitable action
instituted by a third party challenging the validity of any of the procedures leading to the
adoption of these Project Approvals for the Project, or the Project Approvals
themselves, Developer and City each shall have the right, in their sole discretion, to
elect whether or not to defend such action. Developer, at its sole expense shall defend,
indemnify, and hold harmless the City (including its agents, officers and employees)
from any such action, claim, or proceeding with counsel chosen by the City, subject to
Developer's approval of counsel, which shall not be unreasonably denied, and at
Developer's sole expense. If the City is aware of such an action or proceeding, it shall
promptly notify Developer and cooperate in the defense. Developer upon such
notification shall deposit with City sufficient funds in the judgment of City Finance
Director to cover the expense of defending such action without any offset or claim
against said deposit to assure that the City expends no City funds. If both Parties elect
to defend, the Parties hereby agree to affirmatively cooperate in defending said action
and to execute a joint defense and confidentiality agreement in order to share and
protect information, under the joint defense privilege recognized under applicable law.
As part of the cooperation in defending an action, City and Developer shall coordinate
their defense in order to make the most efficient use of legal counsel and to share and
protect information. Developer and City shall each have sole discretion to terminate its
defense at any time. The City shall not settle any third party litigation of Project
Approvals without Developer's consent, which consent shall not be unreasonably
withheld, conditioned or delayed, unless Developer materially breaches this
indemnification requirement.
3. The development of the property described herein shall be subject to the restrictions and
limitations set forth herein which are in addition to the approved development standards
listed in the PDMC, and state and federal statutes now in force, or which hereafter may be
in force.
4. The applicant shall enter into a Housing Agreement (HA) with the City's Housing
Department to finalize affordable housing requirements as part of this project. No less
than 20 percent (20%) of all units within the project shall be available at affordable rents
as specified in the HA. The HA shall be signed and completed by both the City and the
applicant prior to issuance of a Building Permit.
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5. Prior to issuance of a building permit for construction of any use or structure
contemplated by this approval, the applicant shall first obtain permits and/or clearance
from the following agencies:
Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD)
Public Works Department
Fire Department
Evidence of said permit or clearance from the above agencies shall be presented to the
Department of Building & Safety at the time of issuance of a building permit for the use
contemplated herewith.
6. Access to trash/service areas shall be placed so as not to conflict with parking areas.
Said placement shall be approved by the applicable waste company and Department of
Community Development and shall include a recycling program.
7. All sidewalk plans shall be reviewed and approved by the Department of Public Works.
8. The project is subject to the Art in Public Places program. The applicant is encouraged
to utilize the fee for installation of an on -site art piece. Please contact Ms. Deborah
Glickman at (760) 346-0611 to discuss the Art in Public Place process.
9. 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 archeologist 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 archeologist shall contact the Morongo Band of Mission
Indians. If requested by the Tribes, the developer or archeologist shall, in good faith,
consult on the discovery and its disposition.
10. Lighting plans shall be submitted in accordance with PDMC Section 24.16 for any
landscape, architectural, street, or other lighting types within the project area.
11. A minimum of an eight -foot landscape setback shall be provided along the shared
property line with the Venezia community to the west. A living hedge of landscape shall
be planted in this area and shall be maintained at a height no less than fifteen feet. No
carports, garages, or other physical parking structures shall be installed within this
landscape setback.
12. All mitigation measures identified in the CEQA Environmental Assessment and Initial
Study shall be incorporated into the planning, design, development, and operation of
the project.
13. Final landscape plans shall be submitted to the City's Department of Community
Development and the CVWD for review and approval. The landscape plan shall
conform to the landscape palate contained in the preliminary landscape plans prepared
as part of this application, and shall include dense plantings of landscape material. All
plants shall be a minimum of five gallons in size, and trees shall be a minimum of 24-
inch box sizes.
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14. The applicant shall plant a double -row of shade trees in the landscape setback abutting
the southern property line of the project. The double row of trees shall be identified on
the landscape plan.
15. All perimeter landscape shall be installed during Phase 1 construction of the site.
16. The applicant shall comply with the recommendations made by the City's Architectural
Review Commission (ARC) and as specified in the ARC Notice of Action dated March
31, 2017.
17. Building No. 4, as identified in the site plan, maybe increased to three stories in height.
Building Nos. 8 and 11 shall be reduced to two -stories in height.
18. The applicant shall provide the Community Development Department sufficient
evidence that adjoining residential properties abutting the project are named as
additionally insured during construction of the project.
19. The applicant shall install a block wall at a minimum height of eight (8) feet within the
southern landscape area abutting Portola Country. Final wall placement and design
shall be approved by the Community Development Department.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS:
20. The applicant shall submit a grading plan to the Department of Public Works for review and
approval. Any changes to the approved civil or landscape plans must be reviewed for
approval prior to work commencing.
21. The grading plan shall identify all proposed and existing utilities.
22. The applicant shall submit a PM10 application for approval. The applicant shall comply with
all provisions of PDMC Section 24.12 regarding Fugitive Dust Control.
23. The applicant shall abide by all provisions of City of Palm Desert Ordinance 843, Section
24.20 Stormwater Management and Discharge Ordinance.
24. The applicant shall submit a final Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) for approval.
The WQMP shall identify the Best Management Practices (BMPs) that will be used on the
site to control predictable pollutant runoff. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the
Operation and Maintenance Section of the approved final WQMP shall be recorded with the
County's Recorder Office and a conformed copy shall be provided to the Department of
Public Works.
25. The applicant shall pay the appropriate signalization fee in accordance with City of Palm
Desert Resolution Nos. 79-17 and 79-55 and drainage fee in accordance with Section 26.49
of Palm Desert Municipal Code and Palm Desert Ordinance Number 653.
26. The applicant shall enter into an agreement and post security, in a form and amount
acceptable to the City Engineer, guaranteeing the construction of all off -site improvements.
Improvements shall include, but are not limited to:
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A. The installation of a deceleration lane on Hovley Lane East.
B. The installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Hovley Lane East and Jasmine
Lane. This intersection shall accommodate crosswalks. The applicant shall intercept
existing fiber optic cable from Portola Avenue to Corporate Way.
C. Remove existing median island between The Sands entry and the existing Canterra
Apartments entry, reconstruct a pavement section, and install a two-way left turn
lane.
D. The eastern access to The Sands should provide a stacking distance for a minimum
of four exiting vehicles and still maintain adequate circulation for inbound traffic.
E. Curb returns on Hovley Lane East must have a minimum radius of 25 feet.
F. The width of the exit lane at the eastern access of The Sands shall be a minimum of
24 feet.
BUILDING AND SAFETY DEPARTMENT:
27. This project shall comply with the latest adopted edition of the following codes:
A. 2016 California Building Code and its appendices and standards.
B. 2016 California Residential Code its appendices and standards.
C. 2016 California Plumbing Code and its appendices and standards.
D. 2016 California Mechanical Code and its appendices and standards.
E. 2016 California Electrical Code.
F. 2016 California Energy Code.
G. 2016 California Green Building Standards Code.
H. 2016 California Administrative Code.
I. 2016 California Fire Code and its appendices and standards.
28. Provide building height and area analysis to determine compliance with CBC Section
503. Justify any area increases to height and area as permitted per CBC Sections 504
and 506.
29. Submit an exit plan that labels and clearly will show compliance with all required egress
features such as, but not limited to, common path of travel, the required number of exits
and separation, occupant load, required width, continuity, travel distance, elevators, etc.
CBC 1001.1.
30. An approved automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed as required per the City of
Palm Desert Code Adoption Ordinance 1265.
31. A disabled access overlay of the precise grading plan is required to be submitted to the
Department of Building and Safety for plan review of the site accessibility requirements
as per 2013 CBC Chapters 11A & B (as applicable) and Chapter 10.
32. All exits must provide an accessible path of travel to the public way. (CBC 1027.5 &
11 B-206).
33. Detectable warnings shall be provided where required per CBC 11 B-705.1.2.5 and 11 B-
705.1.2.2. The designer is also required to meet all ADA requirements. Where an ADA
requirement is more restrictive than the State of California, the ADA requirement shall
supersede the State requirement.
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34. Provide an accessible path of travel to the trash enclosure. The trash enclosure is
required to be accessible. Please obtain a detail from the Department of Building and
Safety.
35. Public pools and spas must be first approved by the Riverside County Department of
Environmental Health and then submitted to the Department of Building and Safety.
Pools and Spas for public use are required to be accessible.
36. All contractors and subcontractors shall have a current City of Palm Desert Business
License prior to permit issuance per PDMC, Title 5.
37. All contractors and/or owner -builders must submit a valid Certificate of Workers'
Compensation Insurance coverage prior to the issuance of a building permit per
California Labor Code, Section 3700.
38. Address numerals shall comply with Palm Desert Ordinance No. 1265 (Palm Desert
Municipal Code 15.28. Compliance with Ordinance 1265 regarding street address
location, dimension, stroke of line, distance from the street, height from grade, height
from the street, etc. shall be shown on all architectural building elevations in detail. Any
possible obstructions, shadows, lighting, landscaping, backgrounds or other reasons
that may render the building address unreadable shall be addressed during the plan
review process. You may request a copy of Ordinance 1265 or Municipal Code Section
15.28 from the Department of Building and Safety counter staff.
39. Please contact Department of Building & Safety Building at (760) 776-6420) regarding
the addressing of all buildings and/or suites.
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
40. Fire Department emergency vehicle apparatus access road locations and design shall
be in accordance with the California Fire Code, City of Palm Desert Municipal Code, and
Riverside County Fire Department Standards. Plans must be submitted to the Fire
Department for review and approval prior to building permit issuances.
41. Fire Department water system(s) for fire protection shall be in accordance with the
California Fire Code, City of Palm Desert Municipal Code, and Riverside County Fire
Department Standards. Plans must be submitted to the Fire Department for review and
approval prior to building permit issuances.
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