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Home My WebLink AboutNew Aquatic Center at 73510 Fred Waring Drive CITY OF PALM DESERT DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORT REQUEST: APPROVAL OF A NEW AQUATIC CENTER LOCATED IN THE CIVIC CENTER PARK AT 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE. THE 7.8 ACRE SITE IS LOCATED IN THE PARK SOUTH OF MAGNESIA FALLS DRIVE AND EAST OF THE BASEBALL FIELDS. THE AQUATIC CENTER WILL FEATURE A 50-METER X 25-YARD COMPETITION POOL, ZERO-DEPTH ENTRY RECREATION POOL, TWO 3-METER AND TWO 1-METER DIVING BOARDS, OFFICES, FAMILY CHANGING ROOMS, CONCESSION STAND, MULTI-USE ROOM, SHADE STRUCTURES, TEMPORARY BLEACHERS, SLIDES, PLAY FEATURES, LANDSCAPED AREAS, AND PARKING WITHIN THE EXISTING DATE PALM GROVE. APPROVAL OF THE PROJECT INCLUDES THE ADOPTION OF A 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: Kevin Swartz Assistant Planner APPLICANT: City of Palm Desert 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260 DATE: March 24, 2010 CONTENTS: Planning Commission Resolution No. '�BA Exhibit A, Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact City Council Resolution No. 2oio-2i Exhibit A, Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact Legal Notice Draft Initial Study Plans and Exhibits Recommendation That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. TBA approving a new aquatic center and adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration. Staff Report Aquatic Center March 24, 2010 Page 2 of 8 2010 - 21 That the City Council adopt Resolution No. . approving a new aquatic center and a Mitigated Negative Declaration located at 73-510 Fred Waring Drive. Executive Summary Approval of staff's recommendation would approve the construction of a new aquatic center for the City of Palm Desert located in the Civic Center Park. Approval of the project includes a Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact. The Aquatic Center will provide the City of Palm Desert with much needed recreational opportunities that will have a positive effect on the community and residents. The aquatic center includes a 50-meter x 25-yard competition pool, a zero-depth entry recreation pool, two 3-meter and two 1-meter diving boards, offices, family changing rooms, concession stand, multi-use room, shade structures, temporary bleachers, slides, play features. The proposed site plan supports the proposed use and the building design will provide a LEED-Certified aquatic center that will serve the community and surrounding jurisdictions. BackQround A. Propertv Description The 7.8 acre site is located within the Palm Desert Civic Park south of Magnesia Falls Drive and east of the baseball fields between Monterey Avenue and Portola Avenue. The project will occupy an existing open turf area and date palm grove. B. General Plan Desiqnation and Zoninq The property is currently designated Open Space — Parks (OS-PP) in the General Plan and is zoned Public Institution (P). C. Adiacent Zoninq and Land Use North: P.R.4/ Monterey Country Club, Single-Family South: Public Institution (P) / Civic Center Park East: R-1-M / Portola Palms, Mobile Home Park West: Public Institution (P) / Civic Center Park Proiect Description The City of Palm Desert is requesting approval of a new aquatic center. The aquatic center will include a 7,000 square foot LEED Certified building, a 50-meter x 25-yard competition pool, zero-depth entry recreation pool, two 3-meter and two 1-meter diving G:\Planning\Kevin Swartz\Word\Aquatic Center\cc staH report aquatic centerfinal.doc Staff Report Aquatic Center March 24, 2010 Page 3 of 8 boards, shade structures, temporary bleachers, slides, and play features. The aquatic center will be used for swim meets for all ages, competition events, diving, recreational swimming, instructional classes, water polo, and joint use with College of the Desert. The aquatic center would also include public art on the site. A preliminary design has been reviewed and approved by the Art in Public Places Commission and the City Council. A. Site Plan The site is located in the Civic Center Park east of the baseball fields. The site includes a 7,000 square foot building, a 50-meter x 25-yard competition pool, with two 3-meter and two 1-meter diving boards, a zero-depth entry recreation pool, shade structures, temporary bleachers, slides, and play features. Access to the property is provided by a right-in and right-out on Magnesia Falls Drive. As proposed, the parking lot will be located within the existing date grove, which will provide 174 parking stalls. One row of date palm trees will be removed and relocated on project site. The parking lot circulation is designed for team bus access, and provides a drop-off and pick-up lanes located in front of the building. Currently, there will be six 50-foot tall light poles installed around the50-meter x 25- yard competition pool, The light poles will be designed with two sets of light fixtures at 12 feet and at 50 feet. Staff is researching the possibility of reducing the pole heights to 40 feet, however, at this time they are proposed at 50 feet. The 50 foot high light fixtures will only be used for special events. B. Buildinq and Facilities Description The building will be designed to be LEED-certified, and totals 7,000 square feet. The building includes a concession stand which is open to the public, men's, women's, and family changing facilities that include bathrooms and lockers, lobby area, multi-purpose room, staff and lifeguard offices, storage, and a pool mechanical equipment room. The competition pool is 12,500 square feet. The competition pool is a 50-meter x 25-yard pool and has two 3-meter and two 1-meter boards. The pool would be used for swim meets for all ages, competition events, diving, recreational swimming, and water polo. The recreation pool is 8,880 square feet. The zero-depth entry recreation pool will provide residents a place to relax and an area for children to play. The pool will also serve as a therapy, exercise, instructional and recreational pool. Slides G:\Planning\Kevin Swartz\WordVlquatic Centerlcc staH report aquatic center final.doc Staff Report Aquatic Center March 24, 2010 Page 4 of 8 and play equipment will be provided in the recreational pool. The playground equipment has not been designed at this time. C. Architecture The proposed building design can best be described as Desert Contemporary utilizing strong horizontal elements. Surface elements consist of concrete in different colors and shade canopies around the building. The proposed building has varying roof heights between 8 feet and 18 feet measured from the finished floor. The architecture of the building is in keeping with the existing buildings in the surrounding area. D. LEED-Certified The proposed project will meet the specifications a 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 certification provides independent, third-party verification that a building project meets green building and performance measures. All certified projects receive a LEED plaque, which demonstrates that a building is environmentally friendly. Under the LEED program, a building will earn points in a ranking system that consists of LEED Certified, Silver, Gold or Platinum ratings. A Certified classification is the minimum green rating while Platinum is the highest. 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. • Quatify for tax rebates, zoning allowances and other incentives in hundreds of cities. The proposed project will meet the specifications of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System. To accomplish LEED-Certification, the project is providing parking within the date grove to reduce light pollution, 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. G:\Planning\Kevin Swariz\Word�Aquatic Centerlcc staff report aquatic center final.doc Staff Report Aquatic Center March 24, 2010 Page 5 of 8 Analvsis The project is zoned Public / Institution, which states that the development standards are as approved. Although the zone does not provide any development standards, the City created an Aquatic Center Subcommittee to make sure the proposed project is compatible with the surrounding neighborhood and provides all the services and needs required. The proposed site plan supports the proposed use with the General Plan and the building design will provide a high quality, LEED-Certified building that will serve our community and surrounding jurisdictions. A. Land Use Comaatibilitv The project is consistent with the City's General Plan and is being planned as a Redevelopment Project. The project is part of the Civic Center Park and will add value to the community. With the proximity of residence, the college campus, high school, and other uses within the park makes this location attractive for this type of development. It has been shown that the proposed use is compatible with the other uses in the surrounding area. Aesthetics have been considered in the design criteria for the project by maintaining the existing date palm trees. The design of the building blends in with the existing buildings at the Civic Center. The project does not propose to create circumstances which would in any way degrade the existing visual character of the site and its surroundings. B. Traffic Access is off of Magnesia Falls Drive, which is designed to handle vehicular traffic for this type of use. The City's Public Works Department has reviewed and determined that the use of an aquatic center would not demand a traffic study. The level of service in the surrounding area would not be adversely impacted. C. Parkinq The main parking is located within the existing date grove. There would be 174 parking spaces. There will be at least two parking spaces identified for golf cart parking. Each parking space will be able to hold two golf carts. Section 25.58.310 of Palm Desert Zoning Ordinance requires 1 parking space for each 500 square feet of pool area, plus the spaces required for additional uses on the site. The aquatic center requires 71 parking spaces. The project has provided 103 more spaces than are required. Secondary parking would be within the existing parking lot for the Civic Center Park, east of the dog park. G:\Planning\Kevin Swartz\WordWquatic Center�cc staff report aquatic center final.doc Staff Report Aquatic Center March 24, 2010 Page 6 of 8 D. Liqhtina The light poles will be designed with two sets of light fixtures at 12 feet and at 50 feet above grade. Staff is researching the possibility of reducing the pole heights to 40 feet, however, at this time they are proposed at 50 feet. The 50 foot high light fixtures will only be used for special events. Lighting plans for the competition pool are subject to plan check review to ensure the lighting will not adversely affect surrounding land uses. The landscaping and lighting plans will be reviewed in the plan check process before the issuance of building permits, with implementation of the City's standard lighting control measures. E. Findinqs of Approval In accordance with the City of Palm Desert Zoning Ordinance 25.72.070, the fotlowing findings for a new aquatic center located within the Palm Desert Civic Center Park. 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 Coachel/a Va/ley and northern area of Pa/m Desert, there is a regiona/ need for an aquatic center to serve our community and neighboring cities. The proposed project is /ocated in a P, Public Institution zone. The purpose and intent of the Public/Institutional District is to provide for the establishment of public facilities. An aquatic center serves the public and is considered a public facility. 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 project will be constructed and operated in compliance with all applicab/e hea/th and safety regu/ations and will not be detrimenta/ to the public interest, health, safety, we/fare and will not be materia/ly injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity. The proposed project will, in fact, enhance public hea/th and the value of properties in the area by providing exercise and recreational facilities in the proximity of a /arge number of residential units. G:\Planning\Kevin Swartz\WordWquatic Center�cc staH report aquatic center tinal.doc Staff Report Aquatic Center March 24, 2010 Page 7 of 8 An environmental assessment leading to a Mitigated Negative Dec/aration has been prepared that conc/udes that there wil/ be no adverse environmenta/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 comp/y with the Public Institution zone. Additionally, conditions have been added to the project to ensure that al/ the minimum requirements of the Pa/m Desert Municipal Code are met. 4. The proposed project complies with the goals, objectives, and policies of the City's adopted General Plan. A primary objective stated in the Land Use Element of the General Plan under Public Services and Facilities Goa/s, Policies and Programs is Policy 2 of the General P/an Land Use E/ement is that the City shall encourage the timely development of public services and facilities in a manner which assures adequate leve/s of service, while remaining compatib/e with existing and future /and uses. Program 2.A of the General Plan Land Use E/ement is as a lead or responsib/e agency, the City shall coordinate and, as appropriate, regulate the deve/opment of public services to the community, while assuring compatibility with existing and future /and uses. This project maintains a /and use that is consistent with the goa/s, policies, and programs of the Genera/ P/an. The project is consistent with the General P/an because the project proposes a public facility use, which is compatib/e with the existing uses within the surrounding area, and offers an excellent service to the community. 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. G:\Planning\Kevin Swartz\WordVlquatic Cente�lcc staff report aquatic center final.doc Staff Report Aquatic Center March 24, 2010 Page 8 of 8 Fiscal Impacts The total estimated construction cost of the project is approximately $11,135,000, with College of the Desert expected to contribute $1,000,000. The remainder of the funds would be used from the City of Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency. Estimated operating cost for the project is $1,250,000 annually, with an expected 60% cost recovery. This includes the $992,700 for design and construction support services. There will be no additional cost for construction management services for this project, as this service is included as part of the consultant's contract. Submitted By: �� . � Kevin Swartz J nis Steele Assistant Planner arks and Recreation Services Manager Department Head: Departm t e : , Lauri Aylaian Mark Green ood Director of Community Development Director of ublic Works f �_ . Finance Director COUNC1LA�iOM Paul S. Gibson, APPROVED DF1VTEp R;�CEIVED ...._.�.,OTHER ,..,..,� K11J.i1l�c�s. .��o.zc,/ ::,7CY0- MF,ETING DATE �� U�U Ap�fO�/ : AYE5; . U F/ � . ` NOES: ABSENT: Jo n . Wohlmuth A13sTA1N: � ity anager VERIFiED BY: � Original on Fite with City lerk's Oftice G:\Planning\Kevin Swartz\Word\Aquatic Center�cc staff report aquatic center tinal.doc PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A NEW AQUATIC CENTER LOCATED IN THE CIVIC CENTER PARK AT 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE. THE 7.8 ACRE SITE IS LOCATED IN THE PARK SOUTH OF MAGNESIA FALLS DRIVE AND EAST OF THE BASEBALL FIELDS. THE AQUATIC CENTER WILL FEATURE A 50- METER X 25-YARD COMPETITION POOL, ZERO-DEPTH ENTRY RECREATION POOL, TWO 3-METER AND TWO 1-METER DIVING BOARDS, OFFICES, FAMILY CHANGING ROOMS, CONCESSION STAND, MULTI-IiSE ROOM, SHADE STRUCTURES, TEMPORARY BLEACHERS, SLIDES, PLAY FEATURES, LANDSCAPED AREAS, AND PARKING WITHIN THE EXISTING DATE PALM GROVE. APPROVAL OF THE PROJECT INCLUDES THE ADOPTION OF A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AS IT RELATES TO THE PROJECT, PURSUANT TO SECTION 15074 OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA). WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on the 24t" day of March, 2010, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the request by the City of Palm Desert, 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 approval of said request, and in accordance with City of Palm Desert Zoning Ordinance 25.72.070, the following findings for a new aquatic center located within the Palm Desert Civic Center Park: 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 Coachel/a Valley and northern area of Pa/m Desert, there is a regiona/ need for an aquatic center to serve our community and neighboring cities. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. The proposed project is /ocated in a P, Public Institution zone. The purpose and intent of the Public/Institutiona/ District is to provide for the establishment of public facilities. An aquatic center serves the public and is considered a public facility. 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 project will be constructed and operated in compliance with all applicab/e hea/th and safety regulations and wil/ not be detrimental to the public interest, hea/th, safety, welfare and will not be materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity. The proposed project will, in fact, enhance public hea/th and the va/ue of properties in the area by providing exercise and recreational facilities in the proximity of a large number of residential units. An environmental assessment/eading to a Mitigated Negative Dec/aration has been prepared that conc/udes 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 comp/y with the Public Institution zone. Additional/y, conditions have been added to the project to ensure that a/l the minimum requirements of the Pa/m Desert Municipal Code are met. 4. The proposed project complies with the goals, objectives, and policies of the City's adopted General Plan. A primary objective stated in the Land Use E/ement of the Genera/ P/an under Public Services and Facilities Goals, Policies and Programs is Policy 2 of the Genera/P/an Land Use Element is that the City shall encourage the time/y deve/opment of public services and facilities in a manner which assures adequate /eve/s of service, while remaining compatib/e with existing and future land uses. Program 2.A of the General P/an Land Use Element is as a /ead or responsib/e agency, the City shall coordinate and, as appropriate, regu/ate the deve/opment of public services to the community, while assuring compatibility with existing and future /and uses. This project maintains a /and use that is consistent with the goals, policies, and programs of the Genera/ Plan. The project is consistent with the General P/an because the project proposes a public facility use, which is PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 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 approve the aquatic center, subject to the conditions. 3. That a Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact (Exhibit A attached hereto), is hereby certified. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert Planning Commission, held on this 24t" day of March, 2010, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: M CONNOR LIMONT, Chairperson ATTEST: LAURI AYLAIAN, Secretary Palm Desert Planning Commission PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL 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. Prior to issuance of a building permit for construction of any use contemplated by this approval, the applicant shall first obtain permits and/or clearance from the following agencies Coachella Valley Water District City Fire Marshal Public Works Department Riverside County Health Department Building and Safety Department Evidence of said permit or clearance from the above agencies shall be presented to the department of building and safety at the time of issuance of a building permit for the use contemplated herewith. 3. 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. 4. The project is subject to the Art in Public Places program per Palm Desert Municipal Code Chapter 4.10. 5. 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. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: 1. This project will result in soil disturbance of one (1) or more acres of land. Prior to the issuance of precise grading permits, a Notice of Intent (NOI) shall be filed with the State Water Resources Control Board. Such evidence shall consist of a copy of the NOI stamped by the State Water Resources Control Board or the Regional Water Quality Control Board, or a letter from either agency stating that the NOI has been filed. 2. Prior to the start of construction, the applicant shall submit satisfactory evidence to the City Engineer of intended compliance with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Construction Permit for storm water PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. discharges associated with construction. The developer must contact the Riverside County Flood Control District for information materials. 3. Prior to the issuance of precise grading permits, a Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) shall be approved by the Department of Public Works. The WQMP shall identify the Best Management Practices (BMPs) that will be used on the site to control predictable pollutant runoff. 4. Prior to the issuance of precise grading permits, a PM10 application shall be approved per the Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 24.12 regarding Fugitive Dust Control. 5. Prior to the issuance of precise grading permits, a landscape plan shall be submitted for review and approval concurrently with the grading plan. Landscape plans must meet the following criteria: a. Must be water efficient in design and meet the City of Palm Desert's Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance. b. Planting plans must show location of utilities. c. Must meet the Parking Lot Shade Tree Ordinance. d. Must match approved civil plans. e. All specs and details must be site specific. 6. Irrigation plans shall be approved by CVWD prior to City approval. BUILDING DEPARTMENTS CONDITIONS: 1. Project must conform to the current State of California Codes adopted at the time of plan check submittal. The following are the codes enforced at this time: 2007 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE (Based on 2006 IBC) 2007 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE (Based on 2006 UMC) 2007 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE (Based on 2006 UPC) 2007 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE (Based on 2005 NEC) 2007 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE (Based on the 2008 Energy Efficiency Standards) 2007 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS ADMINISTRATIVE CODE 2007 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE 2. An approved automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed as required per the City of Palm Desert Code Adoption Ordinance 1173. 3. A disabled access overlay of the precise grading plan is required to be submitted to the Dept of Building and Safety for plan review of the site accessibility requirements as per 2007 CBC Chapters 11 B and Chapter 10. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 4. All exits must provide an accessible path of travel to the public way. (CBC 1024.6 & 1127B.1) 5. Detectable warnings shall be provided where required per CBC 1133B.8 and 1127B.5 (7). The designer is also required to meet all ADA requirements. Where an ADA requirement is more restrictive than the State of California, the ADA requirement shall supercede the State requirement. 6. Provide an accessible path of travel to the trash enclosure. The trash enclosure is required to be accessible. Please obtain a detail from the Dept of Building and Safety. 7. Public pools, spas and sanitary facilities must be first approved by the Riverside County Dept of Environmental Health and then submitted to Dept of Building and Safety. Pools, Spas and Sanitary Facilities for public use are required to be accessible per ADA and the California Building Code. 8. All contractors and subcontractors shall have a current City of Palm Desert Business License prior to permit issuance per Palm desert Municipal Code, Title 5. 9. All contractors and/or owner-builders must submit a valid Certificate of Worker's Compensation Insurance coverage prior to the issuance of a building permit per California Labor Code, Section 3700. 10. Address numerals shall comply with Palm Desert Ordinance No. 1173 (Palm Desert Municipal Code 15.15. Compliance with Ordinance 1173 regarding street address location, dimension, stroke of line, distance from street, height from grade, height from street, etc. shall be shown on all architectural building elevations in detail. Any possible obstructions, shadows, lighting, landscaping, backgrounds or other reasons that may render the building address unreadable shall be addressed during the plan review process. You may request a copy of Ordinance 1173 or Municipal Code Section 15.15 from the Department of Building and Safety counter staff. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. EXHIBIT "A" MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION Pursuant to Title 14, Division 6, Article 6 (commencing with section 15070) of the California Code of Regulations. 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, to allow construction of a new aquatic center located in the Civic Center Park at 73-510 Fred Waring Drive. The 7.8 acre site is located in the park south of Magnesia Falls Drive and east of the baseball fields. The aquatic center will feature a 50-meter x 25-yard competition pool, zero-depth entry recreation pool, two 3-meter and two 1-meter diving boards, a bathhouse, offices, family changing rooms, concession stand, multi-use room, shade structures, bleachers, slides, play features, landscaped areas, and parking within the existing date palm grove. 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 supporting the findings is located within the Department of Community Development. LAURI AYLAIAN DATE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT RESOLUTION NO. 2010 - 21 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A NEW AQUATIC CENTER LOCATED IN THE CIVIC CENTER PARK AT 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE. THE 7.8 ACRE SITE IS LOCATED IN THE PARK SOUTH OF MAGNESIA FALLS DRIVE AND EAST OF THE BASEBALL FIELDS. THE AQUATIC CENTER WILL FEATURE A 50-METER X 25-YARD COMPETITION POOL, ZERO-DEPTH ENTRY RECREATION POOL, TWO 3-METER AND TWO 1-METER DIVING BOARDS, OFFICES, FAMILY CHANGING ROOMS, CONCESSION STAND, MULTI-USE ROOM, SHADE STRUCTURES, TEMPORARY BLEACHERS, SLIDES, PLAY FEATURES, LANDSCAPED AREAS, AND PARKING WITHIN THE EXISTING DATE PALM GROVE. .APPROVAL OF THE PROJECT INCLUDES THE ADOPTION OF A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AS IT RELATES TO THE PROJECT, PURSUANT TO SECTION 15074 OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA). WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on the 24tn day of March, 2010, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the request by the City of Palm Desert, 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 City Council did find the following facts and reasons to exist to justify the approval of said request, and in accordance with City of Palm Desert Zoning Ordinance 25.72.070, the following findings for a new aquatic center located within the Palm Desert Civic Center Park: 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 Coache/la Val/ey and northern area of Pa/m Desert, there is a regiona/ need for an aquatic center to serve our community and neighboring cities. The proposed pro%ect is /ocated in a P, Public Institution zone. The purpose and intent of the Public/lnstitutiona/ District is to provide for the RESOLUTION NO. 2010 - 21 establishment of public facilities. An aquatic center serves the public and is considered a public facility. 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 generat welfare, or be materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity. The project will be constructed and operated in compliance with all applicable hea/th and safety regulations and will not be detrimental to the public interest, hea/th, safety, welfare and will not be materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity. The proposed project will, in fact, enhance public hea/th and the va/ue of properties in the area by providing exercise and recreational facilities in the proximity of a large number of residentia/units. An environmental assessment/eading to a Mitigated Negative Dec/aration has been prepared that conc/udes thaf there will be no adverse environmenta/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 a/l the minimum requirements of the Pa/m Desert Municipal Code are met. 4. The proposed project complies with the goals, objectives, and policies of the City's adopted General Plan. A primary objective stated in the Land Use E/ement of the Genera/ P/an under Public Services and Facilities Goa/s, Policies and Programs is Policy 2 of the Genera/P/an Land Use Element is that the City shall encourage the time/y deve/opment of public services and facilities in a manner which assures adequate /eve/s of service, while remaining compatib/e with existing and future land uses. Program 2.A of the General P/an Land Use E/ement is as a /ead or responsib/e agency, the City sha/l coordinate and, as appropriate, regu/ate the deve/opment of public services to the community, while assuring compatibility with existing and future /and uses. This project maintains a /and use that is consistent with the goa/s, policies, and programs of the Genera/ P/an. The project is consistenf with the � Genera/ P/an because the project proposes a public facility use, which is compatib/e with the existing uses within the surrounding area, and offers an excellent service to the community. RESOLUTION NO. 2010 - 21 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 City Council in this case. 2. That the City Council does hereby approve the aquatic center, subject to the conditions. 3. That a Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact (Exhibit A attached hereto), is hereby certified. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert City Council, held on this 24th day of March, 2010, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: CINDY FINERTY, Mayor ATTEST: RACHELLE KLASSEN, City Clerk City of Palm Desert, California RESOLUTION NO. �oio - 2i CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: 1. The development of the property shall conform substantially with exhibits on file with the Department of Community DevelopmentJPlanning, as modified by the following conditions. 2. Prior to issuance of a building permit for construction of any use contemplated by this approval, the applicant shall first obtain permits and/or clearance from the following agencies: Coachella Va�ley Water District City Fire Marshal Public Works Department Riverside County Health Department Building and Safety Department Evidence of said permit or clearance from the above agencies shall be presented to the department of building and safety at the time of issuance of a building permit for the use contemplated herewith. 3. 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. 4. The project is subject to the Art in Public Places program per Palm Desert Municipal Code Chapter 4.10. 5. 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. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: 1. This project will result in soil disturbance of one (1) or more acres of land. Prior to the issuance of precise grading permits, a Notice of Intent (NOI) shall be filed with the State Water Resources Control Board. Such evidence shall consist of a copy of the NOI stamped by the State Water Resources Control Board or the Regional Water Quality Control Board, or a letter from either agency stating that the NOI has been filed. 2. Prior to the start of construction, the applicant shall submit satisfactory evidence to the City Engineer of intended compliance with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Construction Permit for storm water RESOLUTION NO. 2oio - 2i discharges associated with construction. The developer must contact the Riverside County Flood Control District for information materials. 3. Prior to the issuance of precise grading permits, a Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) shall be approved by the Department of Public Works. The WQMP shall identify the Best Management Practices (BMPs) that will be used on the site to control predictable pollutant runoff. 4. Prior to the issuance of precise grading permits, a PM10 apptication shall be approved per the Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 24.12 regarding Fugitive Dust Control. 5. Prior to the issuance of precise grading permits, a landscape plan shall be submitted for review and approval concurrently with the grading plan. Landscape plans must meet the following criteria: a. Must be water efficient in design and meet the City of Palm Desert's Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance. b. Planting plans must show location of utilities. c. Must meet the Parking Lot Shade Tree Ordinance. d. Must match approved civil plans. e. All specs and details must be site specific. 6. Irrigation plans shall be approved by CVWD prior to City approval. BUILDING DEPARTMENTS CONDITIONS: 1. Project must conform to the current State of California Codes adopted at the time of plan check submittal. The following are the codes enforced at this time: 2007 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE (Based on 2006 IBC) 2007 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE (Based on 2006 UMC) 2007 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE (Based on 2006 UPC) 2007 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE (Based on 2005 NEC) 2007 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE (Based on the 2008 Energy Efficiency Standards) 2007 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS ADMINISTRATIVE CODE 2007 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE 2. An approved automatic fire sprinkler system shall be instafled as required per the City of Palm Desert Code Adoption Ordinance 1173. 3. A disabled access overlay of the precise grading plan is required to be submitted to the Dept of Building and Safety for plan review of the site accessibility requirements as per 2007 CBC Chapters 11 B and Chapter 10. RESOLUTION NO. 2010 - 2i 4. All exits must provide an accessible path of travel to the public way. (CBC 1024.6 & 1127B.1) 5. Detectabie warnings shall be provided where required per CBC 1133B.8 and 1127B.5 (7). The designer is also required to meet all ADA requirements. Where an ADA requirement is more restrictive than the State of California, the ADA requirement shall supercede the State requirement. 6. Provide an accessible path of travel to the trash enclosure. The trash enclosure is required to be accessible. Please obtain a detail from the Dept of Building and Safety. 7. Public pools, spas and sanitary facilities must be first approved by the Riverside County Dept of Environmental Health and then submitted to Dept of Building and Safety. Pools, Spas and Sanitary Facilities for public use are required to be accessible per ADA and the California Building Code. 8. All contractors and subcontractors shall have a current City of Palm Desert Business License prior to permit issuance per Palm desert Municipal Code, Title 5. 9. All contractors and/or owner-builders must submit a valid Certificate of Worker's Compensation Insurance coverage prior to the issuance of a building permit per California Labor Code, Section 3700. 10. Address numerals shall comply with Palm Desert Ordinance No. 1173 (Palm Desert Municipal Code 15.15. Compliance with Ordinance 1173 regarding street address location, dimension, stroke of line, distance from street, height from grade, height from street, etc. shall be shown on all architectural building elevations in detail. Any possible obstructions, shadows, lighting, landscaping, backgrounds or other reasons that may render the building address unreadable shall be addressed during the plan review process. You may request a copy of Ordinance 1173 or Municipal Code Section 15.15 from the Department of Building and Safety counter staff. RESOLUTION NO. 2oio - 2i EXHIBIT "A" MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION Pursuant to Title 14, Division 6, Article 6 (commencing with section 15070) of the California Code of Regulations. APPLICANT/PROJECT SPONSOR: City of Palm Desert 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260 PROJECT DESCRIPTION/LOCATION: Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmenta� Impact, to allow construction of a new aquatic center located in the Civic Center Park at 73-510 Fred Waring Drive. The 7.8 acre site is located in the park south of Magnesia Falls Drive and east of the baseball fields. The aquatic center will feature a 50-meter x 25-yard competition pool, zero-depth entry recreation pool, two 3-meter and two 1-meter diving boards, a bathhouse, offices, family changing rooms, concession stand, multi-use room, shade structures, bleachers, slides, play features, landscaped areas, and parking within the existing date palm grove. 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 supporting the findings is located within the Department of Community Development. LAURI AYLAIAN DATE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CITY � f � � l �� SE � � 73—S�o Pkri�V('nkwc, [)knE �I P.�i.�� Di-,riu�,C,�i.muithi,�yzzbo—z578 I 7'EL:](�O ;46—o6�i ', tn�:760 ;qi-7uyH �� int�,C'p�alnrd.+cri.��r� CITY OF PALM DESERT LEGAL NOTICE CASE:AQUATIC CENTER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a joint public hearing will be held before the Palm Desert City Council, Redevelopment Agency, and Planning Commission to consider a request by the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency for approval of an aquatic center featuring a 50-meter x 25 yard competition pool, zero-depth entry recreation pool, diving boards ( two 3- and two 1- meter boards)parking, bathhouse, staff offices, family changing rooms, concession stand, multi-use room, shade structures, bleachers, slides, play features, and landscaped areas. The project is located in the Civic Center Park date palm grove, which is part of the City's Civic Center Complex, south of Magnesia Falls Drive, west of Portola Avenue, and east of the ball fields at 73-510 Fred Waring Drive. ,' ,, K,, �'� ,� �N; � �� i �,4 ,;. �' �+� `'� _'��` �r�.��,� i.::�� °� � � '� ��, � ,�..� ►k,�+�;AD' ��;a ,�'u;: , n " ; .� , �9y:�� _. �.�„� � � dJ�1 - ' . �� ' . �tiy.,,�pd ��_ � 1�. 'D�¢r F ,� �� rs .r � ��.. Q !K.:^A;t � a' '� a �a� � � ,;r,}��4 �� ., t �, F� '_ �-� � . � � �' y: �� Z z'` ;•� �� ,� M-. r �"@� "`'��4�,� ��;� ''�'.�,i F � A.m m { `.`3 ,�`� ! � c;#�*n*+„ ` - x z;h m rr �� L �� ,:+., m , ... °J?��I£'t►L5iY4tY�il4�B�rS�,:.�s�"t u .�r.: ,� i v � s v. � 9a.rscr w,...,. ,. 1�.� � � t „ . �. p�,..,w,i ��.�� "�'� y�A;�'�'� y� �Y"h rv.:.Y'S'1"T . '/ �f '. �-.w. ��,�>�wl � " �a� .�!� � y� �si� e`a� �. '�� 7.. � me, �� ` �� , � �r� ,�. f � <.�s. .�, ��1�G �T, � ,» � � �:,x �`�' f �� "y' '�� _ �� » ° �� i u� 6T�;. � �, ,w �' a„� ` #!��!�c� Ar� ' +►.�If& '"Y � .': � s t� '�, r � y !r ,� ��..�"�,� ..;t: � � ! i: ��l '0-�.�c�� :Y e �rj► `,�' Y I �~ �P Y�""TR '"� � �t�� ' +r::C� r�� Z,�,t��-� '�,. �� ra ��y�IC'wE V r$� +� �: ,.�" I � .- �> � ; � h�`ING''�f WE°qE� "84�2.a ; .:.� �+ __.,. . , �.v,,� ..:.,...."�1. _�...,��.... .:�:..w, -�x-�r:- _._._-^ - _..�...... . .�.�...._... � SAID public hearing will be held on March 24, 2010, at 4:00 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 Mitigated 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 City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing. PUBLISH: Desert Sun RACHELLE KLASSEN, City Clerk February 28, 2010 Palm Desert City Council CITY OF PALM DESERT PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AQUATIC CENTER INITIAL STUDY CITY OF PALM DESERT INITIAL STUDY FOR THE CITY OF PALM DESERT'S AQUATIC CENTER PROJECT DESCRIPTION/LOCATION: The project is located in the Civic Center Park which is part of the City's Civic Center Complex at 73-510 Fred Waring Drive. It is a 7.8 acre parcel located in the park south of Magnesia Falls Drive and east of the ball fields. The project will occupy an area that includes a significant date grove which has historical significance, and will be utilized for parking. The aquatic center will require parking, bathhouse, staff offices, family changing rooms, concession stand, multi- use room, a 50-meter x 25 yard competition pool, zero-depth entry recreation pool, diving boards ( two 3- and two 1- meter boards), water polo, shade structures, bleachers, slides, play features, and landscaped areas. Support amenities such as fencing, concrete deck, irrigation and shade will also be part of this project, as they pertain to the development of an aquatic center. DATE: March 2, 2010 PREPARED BY Kevin Swartz Assistant Planner PREPARED FOR City of Palm Desert Planning & Community Development Department 73510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA, 92260 (760) 346-0611 REVIEWED BY Independently reviewed, analyzed and exercised judgment in making the determination, by the Planning & Community Development Department on 2, March 2010 pursuant to Section 21082 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). IS 1 CITY OF PALM DESERT PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AQUATIC CENTER INITIAL STUDY The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requires the preparation of an Initial Study when a proposal must obtain discretionary approval from a governmental agency and is not exempt from CEQA. The purpose of the Initial Study is to determine whether or nor a proposal, not exempt from CEQA, qualifies for a Negative Declaration or whether or not an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) must be prepared. 1. Project Title: Aquatic Center 2. Lead Agency Name: City of Palm Desert Address: 73510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260 3. Contact Person: Kevin Swartz, Assistant Planner Phone Number: 760-346-0611 ext. 485 4. Project Location: Located in the Civic Center Park which is part of the City's Civic Center Complex at 73-510 Fred Waring Drive. 5. Project Sponsor: City of Palm Desert Address: 73510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260 6. General Plan Designation: Open Space— Parks (OS-PP) 7. Current Zoning: Public Institution (P) 8. Description of Project: The project is located in the Civic Center Park which is part of the City's Civic Center Complex at 73-510 Fred Waring Drive. It is a 7.8 acre parcel located in the park south of Magnesia Falls Drive and east of the ball fields. The project will occupy an area that includes a significant date grove which has historical significance, and will be utilized for parking. The aquatic center will require parking, bathhouse, staff offices, family changing rooms, concession stand, multi-use room, a 50-meter x 25 yard competition pool, zero-depth entry recreation pool, diving boards ( two 3- and two 1- meter boards), water polo, shade structures, bleachers, slides, play features, and landscaped areas. Support amenities such as fencing, concrete deck, irrigation and shade will also be part of this project, as they pertain to the development of an aquatic center. 9. Other agencies whose approval is required (e.g., permits, finance approval, or participation agreement): Coachella Valley Water District, Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, Fire Marshal, and Riverside County Health Department. IS 2 CITY OF PALM DESERT PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AQUATIC CENTER INITIAL STUDY ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED: The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at least one impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact" as indicated by the checklist on the following pages. ❑ Aesthetics ❑ Agriculture Resources ❑ Air Quality ❑ Biological Resources ❑ Cultural Resources ❑ Geology/ Soils ❑ Hazards & Hazardous ❑ Hydrology/Water ❑ Land Use / Planning Materials Quality ❑ Population / Housing ❑ Mineral Resources ❑ Noise ❑ Transportation / Traffic ❑ Public Services ❑ Recreation ❑ Utilities / Service ❑ Mandatory Findings of Systems Significance On the basis of this Initial Study, the City of Palm Desert Planning & Community Development Department finds: ❑ I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. � I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because revisions in the project have been made by or agreed to by the project proponent. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. ❑ I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. ❑ I find that the proposed project MAY have a "potentially significant impact" or "potentially significant unless mitigated" impact on the environment, but at least one effect 1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets. An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed. ❑ I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, because all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION pursuant to applicable standards, and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project, nothing further is required. Signature Date Printed Name For IS 3 CITY OF PALM DESERT PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AQUATIC CENTER INITIAL STUDY Less Than Less Potentially Significant Than No Significant With Significant Impact Impact Mitigation Impact Incorporation I. AESTHETICS — Would the project: a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic ❑ � � � vista? b) Substantially damage scenic resources, ❑ � � � including but not limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a state scenic highway? c) Substantially degrade the existing visual ❑ � � � character of quality of the site and its surroundings? d) Create a new source of substantial light or ❑ � � � glare which would adversely affect day or nighttime view in the area? Discussion: a. The project as proposed will not present adverse visual impacts to the City's scenic vistas as identified in the City's General Plan. The proposed new structures will be designed to be in keeping with the high standards currently set forth by the City of Palm Desert's Architectural Review Commission. b. The project will not substantially damage the integrity of existing scenic resources. There are no designated Scenic Highways in the immediate vicinity of the project site. Therefore, visual resources would not be impacted by the proposed project. c. Aesthetics have been considered in the design criteria for the project by maintaining the existing palm trees and designing the buildings to blend in with the existing building at the Civic Center. The project does not propose to create circumstances which would in any way degrade the existing visual character of the site and its surroundings. d. Based on the projects location high output lighting is already included, as is typical for recreation facilities that accommodate evening sports activities. Adequate illumination is required and installed at the Civic Center Park for safety convenience. The IS 4 CITY OF PALM DESERT PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AQUATIC CENTER INITIAL STUDY landscape and lighting plan includes many different sources of light, each appropriate to the specific land uses-parking lot lighting, security lighting, pool lighting, and decorative lighting all have their place in the proposed project. The architectural design standards function to add style and ambiance to the lighting plan, to maximize aesthetic qualities. Lights wilt be directional to minimize glare and light scatter and will be required to prevent lighting spill over. In addition, the requirement for an engineered lighting plan per Ordinance No. 826 will assure that this condition is fulfilled. The equivalent of one-foot candle of illumination shall be provided throughout the parking area. All lighting shall be on a time clock or photo-sensor system. Lighting used to illuminate parking areas shall be designed and located to confine direct rays to the premises. No spillover or bleeding of light beyond the property line or into the sky shall be permitted. Light standards shall be a maximum of 24 feet in height in nonresidential and 20 feet in height in residential areas. Illumination shall not include metal halide. Lighting of the 50-meter x 25-yard competition pool will be between 12 and 40 feet in height in order to provide adequate foot-candles on the competition pool while minimizing the number of light standards required. The 40-foot lights will only be used for special events. Lighting plans for the competition pool are subject to plan check review to ensure the lighting will not adversely affect surrounding land uses. The landscaping and lighting plans will be reviewed in the plan check process before the issuance of building permits. Consequently, with implementation of the City's standard lighting control measures, these new sources of light to the Civic Center Park will have less than significant impact. IS 5 CITY OF PALM DESERT PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AQUATIC CENTER INITIAL STUDY Less Than Potentially Significant Less Than Significant With Significant No Impact Mitigation Impact Impact Incorporation II. AGRICULTURE RESOURCES: In determining whether impacts to agricultural resources are significant environmentat effects, lead agencies may refer to the California Agricultural Land Evaluation and Site Assessment Model (1997) prepared by the California Dept. of Conservation as an optional model to use in assessing impacts on agriculture and farmland. - Would the project: - a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, ❑ � � � or Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland), as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the California Resources Agency, to a non- agricultural use? b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural ❑ � � � use, or a Williamson Act contract? c) Involve other changes in the existing ❑ � � � environment which, due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of Farmland, to non-agricultural use? Discussion: a. The project site is located within the Civic Center Park where there is no farmland. The site has a large amount of date palms that will remain and be used for parking. There is no Prime Agricultural or Farmlands of Statewide Importance on the project site and surrounding areas. The site is an area of infill development, surrounded by other urban developments. Therefore, there will be no impact on Farmlands. b. There are no active Williamson Act contracts within the project area and the General Plan zoning designates the area Open Space — Parks. Therefore, there will be no conflict. c. The site has never been used for agricultural purposes nor shown on maps as agricultural. The City of Palm Desert does not contain any agriculture uses. Therefore, the project would not impact such uses. IS 6 CITY OF PALM DESERT PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AQUATIC CENTER INITIAL STUDY Less Than Potentially Significant Less Than Significant With Significant No Impact Mitigation Impact Impact Incorporation III. AIR QUALITY: Where available, the significance criteria established by the applicable air quality management or air pollution control district may be relied upon to make the following determinations. - Would the project: a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of ❑ � � � the applicable air quality plan? b) Violate any air quality standard or � � � � contribute substantially to an existing or projected air quality violation? c) Result in a cumulatively considerable net ❑ � � � increase of any criteria pollutant for which the project region is non-attainment under an applicable federal or state ambient air quality standard (including releasing emissions which exceed quantitative thresholds for ozone precursors)? d) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial ❑ � � � pollutant concentrations? e) Create objectionable odors affecting a ❑ � � � substantial number of people? Discussion: a-b. During construction, particularly grading, a potential dust problem is a short-term impact. Requiring that the ground be wa#ered during days in which grading occurs will mitigate this problem. City of Palm Desert Grading Ordinance requires this. Because the site is located in an area that is a developed setting, its construction will not result in an overall deterioration of ambient air quality. This conclusion is supported by the discussions relating to air quality contained in the Draft Environmental Impact IS 7 CITY OF PALM DESERT PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AQUATIC CENTER INITIAL STUDY Report (SCH#200305 1 1 03) prepared for the City of Palm Desert September 2003. Completed development of the site will result in less dust leaving the site then currently occurs with the site's vacant condition. c. Development of this site will not result in any climatic changes. This is due to its small size and identified competition pool use. Also, the building will be designed to be LEED certified. d. The proposed development does not call for uses that would create substantial pollutant concentrations. e. While the existing land is vacant, no objectionable odors, other than those normally associated with any new construction project, are expected to be generated during or post construction. IS 8 CITY OF PALM DESERT PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AQUATIC CENTER INITIAL STUDY Less Than Potentially Significant Less Than No Significant With Significant �mpact Impact Mitigation Impact Incorporation IV. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES —Would the project: a) Have a substantial adverse effect, either ❑ ❑ ❑ � directly or through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Game or US Fish and Wildlife Service? b) Have a substantial adverse effect on any ❑ ❑ ❑ � riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies, regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Game or US Fish and Wildlife Service? c) Have a substantial adverse effect on ❑ ❑ ❑ � federally protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (including, but not limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other means? d) Interfere substantially with the movement of ❑ ❑ ❑ � any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites? e) Conflict with any local policies or ❑ ❑ ❑ � ordinances protecting biological resources, such as tree a prevention policy ordinance? IS 9 CITY OF PALM DESERT PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AQUATIC CENTER INITIAL STUDY f) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted ❑ ❑ ❑ � Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan? Discussion: a. The project site is not located within one of the identified Conservation Areas of the CVMSHCP and therefore has no conservation requirements. The CVMSHCP establishes conservation areas reserved for sensitive species, and those areas will be purchased, assembled and sustained with mitigation fees within the Multiple Species � Habitat Conservation Plan. The site may contain other dune species, which are of statewide concern (i.e., Coachella Valley Milk Vetch). A Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan has been prepared by CVAG and adopted by the City of Palm Desert City Council, which establishes preserves and conservation practices to insure the future survival of these dune species. b. There is no riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community as identified in local or regional plans, policies, and regulations or by CDFG or USFWS in the project area. The project does not interfere with any natural biological processes such as sand transport. Therefore, these types of resources will not be affected by the project. c. Based on map analysis and field studies there are no federal or state jurisdictional waters located within the project area. Therefore, these resources could not be adversely affected. d. No wildlife migration routes exist in the area or on the present site. e. No local policy or ordinance protecting biological reserves other than that delineated in item (a) above. The site contains a large amount of date palms which are of significance importance to the community and have notable historic interest at the present site. The date palms will remain and will be used for parking. Development codes specify water efficient landscaping. "During construction, repair, alteration, moving of any building or structure or any other type of construction, no person in control of such work shall leave any public tree, shrub or plant in the vicinity of such activity without someone watching the activity to prevent injury to the tree, shrub, or plant in connection with such construction. City contractors will be obliged to follow all relevant regulations." f. Species covered by the Coachella Valley Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (CVMSHCP) have very low potential to occur on the project site. Additionally, the IS 10 CITY OF PALM DESERT PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AQUATIC CENTER INITIAL STUDY project site is not located within one of the identified Conservation Areas of the CVMSHCP and therefore has no conservation requirements. The CVMSHCP establishes conservation areas reserved for sensitive species, and those areas will be purchased, assembled and sustained with mitigation fees within the Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan. The CVMSHCP satisfies the legal requirements for issuance of permits that will allow species covered by the CVMSHCP in the course of otherwise lawful activities. The CVMSHCP will, to the extent feasible, minimize and mitigate the impacts from the taking of sensitive, rare and endangered species, and provide for conservation of those species it covers. IS 11 CITY OF PALM DESERT PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AQUATIC CENTER INITIAL STUDY Less Than Potentially Significant Less Than No Significant With Significant Impact Impact Mitigation Impact Incorporation V. CULTURAL RESOURCES — Would the project: a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the ❑ ❑ ❑ � significance of a historical resource as defined in §15064.5? b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the ❑ ❑ ❑ � significance of an archaeological resource pursuant to §15064.5? c) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique ❑ ❑ � ❑ paleontological resource or site or unique geologic feature? d) Disturb any human remains, including ❑ ❑ � � those interred outside of formal cemeteries? Discussion: a-d. Palm Desert is located within the territory of the Desert Cahuilla Indians. The Cahuilla language is derived from the Ute-Aztecan family of languages, with evidence showing that the Cahuilla became a distinct tribe around 1000 B.C. Palm Desert is within the territory of the pass division of the Cahuilla tribe, which extended from Riverside to Indian Wells. The area is developed and the site does not meet CEQA criteria for significance. The cultural resource study performed as part of the City of Palm Desert General Plan Environmental Impact Report found no evidence of any cultural, archeological or historical significance on this site. In addition, state law requires that should any evidence be found during construction, construction must cease and the site cleared. Construction would be reactivated upon the expert advice of a qualified archeologist. IS 12 CITY OF PALM DESERT PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AQUATIC CENTER INITIAL STUDY Less Than Potentially Significant Less Than No Significant With Significant �mpact Impact Mitigation Impact Incorporation VI. GEOLOGY AND SOILS — Would the project: a) Expose people or structures to potential ❑ ❑ ❑ � substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving: i) Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as ❑ ❑ � ❑ delineated on the most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the State Geologist for the area or based on other substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer to Division of Mines and Geology Special Publication 42. ii) Strong seismic ground shaking? ❑ ❑ � ❑ iii) Seismic-related ground failure, including ❑ ❑ ❑ � liquefaction? iv) Landslides? ❑ ❑ ❑ � b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss ❑ ❑ ❑ � of topsoil? c) Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is ❑ ❑ ❑ � unstable, or that would become unstable as a result of the project, and potential result in on-or off-site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or collapse? d) Be located on expansive soil, as defined in ❑ ❑ ❑ � Table 18-1-B of the Uniform Building Code (1994), creating substantial risks to life or property? e) Have soils incapable of adequately ❑ ❑ ❑ � supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative waste water disposal systems where sewers are not available for the disposal of waste water? IS 13 CITY OF PALM DESERT PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AQUATIC CENTER INITIAL STUDY Discussion: a-i The project site is located in a seismically active region, but not in an Alquist-Priolo Fault Zone. There are no known active faults transecting the site, and the site is located a few miles from the closet major fault system, the San Andreas Fault Zone (SAFZ). Therefore, there is a less than significant impact to the project in this regard. ii As stated above, the closet fault line is the SAFZ, trending in a linear southeast to northwest direction. Historically the SAFZ has produced moderate to severe earthquakes. The risk of exposure to an earthquake event with strong seismic shaking is inherent to the Coachella Valley, and there is a chance that injury could occur under these circumstances. However, due to implementation of proper construction practices including strict adherence to California Building Codes, and the availability of emergency personnel on the site, the chances of injury or death occurring as a result of this project will be less than significant. iii The project site is not located in an area that would be prone to liquefaction. The SAFZ acts as a barrier to groundwater movement, and can cause groundwater to occur at shallow depths. However, the groundwater in the project area is not shallow and the area around the site is already developed. � iv There are no steep slopes in the project area that would cause potential for landslides. Therefore, there is no impact in this regard. b-c. The City of Palm Desert grading and building permits procedures require detailed geotechnical reports addressing grading specifications and the settlement and expansive characteristics of on-site soils. All structures must be designed to the 2008 California Building Code requirements to insure that buildings are constructed within the acceptable level of risk set forth herein for the type of building and occupancies being developed. Development will reduce blow sand erosion, which is common in this area. There is no topsoil present. The Colorado River Regional Water Quality Control Board regulates fluvial soil erosion by requiring the implementation of a variety of Best Management Practices which are documented with the submission of a construction Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan and implementation of an approved Water Quality management Plan for ongoing operation of the project, as conditions of approval for the project. For General Site grading an on-site pre-job meeting with the developer, the contractor and soils engineer shall occur prior to all grading operations. Grading of the site shall be performed at a minimum in accordance with these recommendations and with applicable portions of the 2008 California Building Code. d. The soil type covering the project site is considered to have low shrink/swell potential and would not elevate risks to life or property. . IS 14 CITY OF PALM DESERT PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AQUATIC CENTER INITIAL STUDY e. There is no septic system installation associated with this project. Septic systems are not being used in the vicinity. The current structures within the Civic Center Park are on sewer. IS 15 CITY OF PALM DESERT PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AQUATIC CENTER INITIAL STUDY Less Than Potentially Significant Less Than No Significant With Significant Impact Impact Mitigation Impact Incorporation VII. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS — Would the project: a) Create a significant hazard to the public or ❑ ❑ ❑ � the environment through the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials? b) Create a significant hazard to the public or ❑ ❑ ❑ � the environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment? c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle ❑ ❑ ❑ � hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one-quarter mile of an existing or proposed school? d) Be located on a site which is included on a ❑ ❑ ❑ � list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result, would it create a significant hazard to the public or the environment? e) For a project located within an airport land ❑ ❑ ❑ � use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? f) Impair implementation of or physically ❑ ❑ ❑ � interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? IS 16 CITY OF PALM DESERT PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AQUATIC CENTER INITIAL STUDY g) Expose people or structures to a significant ❑ ❑ ❑ � risk of loss, injury or death involving wildland fires, including where wildlands are adjacent to urbanized areas or where residences are intermixed with wildlands? h) Expose people or structures to a significant ❑ ❑ ❑ � risk of loss, injury or death involving wildland fires, including where wildlands are adjacent to urbanized areas or where residences are intermixed with wildlands: Discussion: a. Site and immediate area are not subject to routine transport, use or disposal of hazardous materials. b. Project will not create health hazards or potential health hazards. With the implementation of a SPCP as described in the BMP for SWPP requirements, the impact will have no impact into the environment. c. There are schools within the vicinity of the project. Construction of the project has the potential to create an increase in noise and traffic hazards. However, hazards would be mitigated during construction hours. The project is not anticipated to generate any hazardous materials that would impact the learning institution. After construction, schools will benefit from the proximity of the Aquatic Center. d. The site has not been identified on the list of hazardous materials sites. e. Site is not within two miles of a public airport. f. No private airstrip in area. g. Project wilt not interfere with the City's emergency response or evacuation plan. h. The project will not expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving wildland fires because the project area is surrounded by residential and commercial land uses, not wildlands. IS 17 CITY OF PALM DESERT PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AQUATIC CENTER INITIAL STUDY Less Than Potentially Significant Less Than No Significant With Significant Impact Impact Mitigation Impact Incorporation VIII. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY —Would the project: a) Violate any water quality standards or ❑ ❑ � � waste discharge requirements? b) Substantially deplete groundwater ❑ ❑ � � supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater recharge such that there would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the local groundwater table level (e.g., the production rate of pre- existing nearby wells would drop to a level which would not support existing land uses or planned uses for which permits have been granted)? c) Substantially alter the existing drainage ❑ ❑ ❑ � pattern of the site or area, inctuding through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, in a manner which would result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off-site? d) Substantially alter the existing drainage ❑ ❑ ❑ � pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, or substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner which would result in flooding on- or off-site? e) Create or contribute runoff water which ❑ ❑ � � would exceed the capacity of existing or planned stormwater drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff? IS 18 CITY OF PALM DESERT PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AQUATIC CENTER INITIAL STUDY Less Than Potentially Significant Less Than No Significant With Significant Impact Impact Mitigation Impact Incorporation VIII. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY — Continued f) Otherwise substantially degrade water ❑ ❑ � � quality? g) Place housing within a 100-year flood ❑ ❑ � � hazard area as mapped on a federal Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood Insurance Rate Map or other flood hazard delineation map? h) Place within a 100-year flood hazard area ❑ ❑ � � structures which would impede or redirect flood flows? i) Expose people or structures to a ❑ ❑ � � significant risk of loss, injury, or death involving flooding, including flooding as a result of the failure of a levee or dam? j) Inundation by seiche, tsunami, or ❑ ❑ � � mudflow? Discussion: a. Both the Water Quality Management Plan and the City's Master Plan outline appropriate strategies for maintaining good water quality during operation of the facility as well as within the City in general, including onsite retention of 100 year floodwaters and controlled release of floodwater into storm drains, as applicable. There would be a less than significant impact in this regard. b. Project will use water provided by CVWD and will not interfere with groundwater recharge. c-e. The proposed project will alter on-site drainage as outlined in the project Water Quality Management Plan which will be implemented as a condition of approval of the project. There are no streams or rivers within the project area that will be affected. Water will be redirected to drainage facilities designed and constructed to accept the water from the site. IS 19 CITY OF PALM DESERT PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AQUATIC CENTER INITIAL STUDY f. Average annual rainfall is less than 4.0 inches, but can come all at once, runoff is infrequent but intense. Project site drainage will balance with existing drainage patterns. Project wilf not substantially impact water quality and therefore will not substantially degrade water quality. g. There is no housing construction associated with this project. The site is not within a 100-year flood hazard. The project will not cause any change in flood potential in the project area. h. The project area is not in a 100-year flood zone area. Therefore, no structures will be constructed in such a zone that would impede or redirect flood flow. i. The area is not subject to flooding. The site is located in FEMA flood zone X which corresponds to a less than 1% chance of annual shallow flooding. While this area is designated an area of minimal flooding it is also north of the white water channel which provides additional protection. j. The proposed project is not located near any large bodies of water that are capable of producing a seiche, tsunami or mudflow. IS 20 CITY OF PALM DESERT PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AQUATIC CENTER INITIAL STUDY Less Than Potentially Significant Less Than No Significant With Significant Impact Impact Mitigation Impact Incorporation IX. LAND USE AND PLANNING —Would the project: a) Physically divide an established ❑ � � � community? b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan, ❑ � � � policy, or regulation of an agency with jurisdiction over the project (including, but not limited to the general plan, specific plan, local coastal program, or zoning ordinance) adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect? c) Conflict with any applicable habitat ❑ � � � conservation plan or natural community conservation plan? Discussion: a. The proposed project is an infill development in an urban area. The project is located in the Civic Center Park and with the addition of the Aquatic Center is more likely to unite than to divide the community. No adverse impact would occur in this regard. b. The project is consistent with the City's General Plan and has been planned as a redevelopment project over several years. The project is part of the Civic Center Park and will add value to the community. Biological, cultural, land uses, circulation, water and air regulations have been considered in planning the project and would be complied with appropriately during all stages of project implementation. c. All relevant applications and development fees will be submitted and permits acquired prior to construction. The project would comply with all CVMSHCP requirements. IS 21 CITY OF PALM DESERT PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AQUATIC CENTER INITIAL STUDY Less Than Potentially Significant Less Than No Significant With Significant �mpact Impact Mitigation Impact Incorporation X. MINERAL RESOURCES — Would the project: a) Result in the loss of availability of a known ❑ � � � mineral resource that would be of value to the region and the residents of the state? b) Result in the loss of a locally-important ❑ � � � mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local general plan, specific plan or other land use plan? Discussion: a. No known mineral resources are located on the project site. b. No locally important mineral resource recovery site delineated on local general plan. The project site is not located in a Mineral Resource Zone as adopted by the State Mining and Geology Board and/or identified in the City's General Plan. IS 22 CITY OF PALM DESERT PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AQUATIC CENTER INITIAL STUDY Less Than Potentially Significant Less Than Significant With Significant No Impact Mitigation Impact Impact Incorporation XI. NOISE — Would the project result in: a) Exposure of persons to or generation of ❑ � � � noise levels in excess of standards established in the City's General Plan or Development Code, or applicable standards of other agencies? b) Exposure of persons to or generation of ❑ � � � excessive groundborne vibration or groundbourne noise levels? c) A substantial permanent increase in ❑ � � � ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? d) A substantial temporary or periodic ❑ � � � increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? e) For a project located within an airport land ❑ ❑ � � use plan or Airport Influence Area, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? f) For a project within the vicinity of a private ❑ ❑ � � airstrip, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? Discussion: a. Construction of the project will increase ambient noise level. The increase is not expected to create an annoyance to adjacent residential properties. Post construction all uses on the site will be required to comply with the City Noise Ordinance. Ample setbacks are proposed including the distance from the recreation area to the adjacent residences, which should mitigate any disturbances. Strict adherence to construction hours and days will be required. Additional measures to mitigate traffic and operational IS 23 CITY OF PALM DESERT PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AQUATIC CENTER INITIAL STUDY noise will be required. Noise levels will be mitigated so that the General Plan Noise Element limits are not exceeded. In cases where large events could occur, the City has authority to issue special event permits to cover activities and conditions can be applied. b. Construction methods such as grading, excavation, and compaction of the substrate could cause some groundbourne vibration. However, these activities would be relatively mild. The limited construction hours and limited duration of the project would keep adverse impacts at less than significant levels. Post construction use of the facility would not cause any groundbourne vibration or groundbourne noise. c. Structural and vegetative noise barriers are adequate to screen noise that may be associated with operation of the proposed project. The General Plan and City Zoning ordinances do not place any additional sound attenuation strategies, and ensuring consistency with ordinances through the project review process. d. A temporary increase in ambient noise and ground vibration is expected to occur during construction, especially with pool building activities such as installation of new pipe lines, gutters, parking lanes, and landscape features. The residential homes to the north and east are generally protected by block wall barriers along their perimeters. Compliance with the City construction hours would render the impact less than significant. e. Project is not located within an airport land use plan or Airport Influence Area. f. No impacts related to private airstrip, including noise, would occur because there are no private airstrips near the project. IS 24 CITY OF PALM DESERT PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AQUATIC CENTER INITIAL STUDY Less Than Potentially Significant Less Than No Significant With Significant Impact Impact Mitigation Impact Incorporation XII. POPULATION AND HOUSING —Would the project: a) Induce substantial population growth in an ❑ ❑ ❑ � area, either directly (for example, by proposing new homes and businesses) or indirectly (for example, through extension of roads or other infrastructure)? b) Displace substantial numbers of existing ❑ ❑ ❑ � housing, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? c) Displace substantial numbers of people, ❑ ❑ ❑ � necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere?: Discussion: a. The General Plan assumed that there would be a large community park in the project area. Currently there is a large community park, and this site has been left untouched. The City has never had an aquatic center, and the project is necessary for the community. b. The proposed project would not require demolition of habitable housing. c. The proposed project would not displace any residents since the site is vacant. IS 25 CITY OF PALM DESERT PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AQUATIC CENTER INITIAL STUDY Less Than Potentially Significant Less Than Significant With Significant No Impact Mitigation Impact Impact Incorporation XIII. PUBLIC SERVICES - Would the project result in: a) Substantial adverse physical impacts ❑ � � � associated with the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities, need for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance objectives for any of the public services: i. Fire protection? ❑ � � � ii. Police protection? ❑ � � � iii. Schools? � a � � iv. Parks? v. Other public facilities? ❑ � � � Discussion: a. No Impact. i-v. The proposed project will not result in an increase in population and public services will not be adversely impacted as a result of the project. The impact on government facilities or service, including fire protection, police, schools and parks is expected to be entirely positive. No other affects involving public services are anticipated as a result of the project. IS 26 CITY OF PALM DESERT PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AQUATIC CENTER INITIAL STUDY Less Than Potentially Significant Less Than Significant With Significant No Impact Mitigation Impact Impact Incorporation XIV. RECREATION a) Would the project increase the use of ❑ � � � existing neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated? b) Does the project include recreational ❑ � � � facilities or require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities which might have an adverse physical effect on the environment? c) Other Private Recreational facilities ❑ � � � affected: Discussion: a. The public recreational facilities planned for the project area will meet the needs of the City's residents for recreational opportunities and will increase park usage. This will have a positive effect on the community. b. The construction of recreational facilities associated with the project would not have any significant adverse physical environmental effects. The specific sections discuss how the facilities would affect the physical environment, and there are no impacts that cannot be mitigated to less than significant levels. c. There will be no adverse physical impact to private recreational facilities as a result of this project. IS 27 CITY OF PALM DESERT PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AQUATIC CENTER INITIAL STUDY Less Than Potentially Significant Less Than Significant With Significant No Impact Mitigation Impact Impact Incorporation XV. TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC —Would the project: a) Cause an increase in traffic which is ❑ � � � substantial in relation to the existing traffic load and capacity of the street system (i.e., result in a substantial increase in either the number of vehicle trips, the volume to capacity ratio on roads, or congestion at intersections)? b) Exceed, either individually or cumulatively, ❑ � � � a level of service standard established by the county congestion management agency for designated roads or highways? c) Result in a change in air traffic patterns, ❑ ❑ � � including either an increase in traffic levels or a change in location that results in substantial safety risks? d) Substantially increase hazards due to a ❑ ❑ � � design feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)? e) Result in inadequate emergency access? ❑ ❑ � � f) Result in inadequate parking capacity? ❑ � � � g) Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or ❑ � � � programs supporting alternative transportation (e.g., bus turnouts, bicycle racks)? IS 28 CITY OF PALM DESERT PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AQUATIC CENTER INITIAL STUDY Discussion: a-b. The project is located within the Civic Center Park and all roadways and improvements are constructed as provided by the Circulation Element of the General Plan. The project should not generate additional demands on existing transportation systems. The proposed circulation systems have sufficient capacity to accept any additional traffic produced by the proposed project. Principaf access to the project area will be through Magnesia Falls, which is designed to handle vehicular traffic for this type of use. According to the City's Public Works Department, the development's ambient growth level has been approved by the City of Palm Desert Transportation Department. The traffic generation would be accommodated by the current facilities. Level of Service would not increase to impact levels. c. Project will not change air traffic patterns. There is no additional or increased safety risk to air travel. d. Street design and intersections are currently designed to meet all city standards and the project will not include incompatible uses. e. Emergency access will be acceptable. f. There will be a demand for additional parking facilities, which will be supplied by the project on site in compfiance with city code. g. Off street sidewalks are provided for pedestrians and bicyclists on Magnesia Falls and within the Civic Center Park. IS 29 CITY OF PALM DESERT PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AQUATIC CENTER INITIAL STUDY Less Than Potentially Significant Less Than Significant With Significant No Impact Mitigation Impact Impact Incorporation XVI. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS — V1/ould the project: a) Exceed wastewater treatment ❑ � � � requirements of the applicable Regional Water Quality Control Board? b) Require or result in the construction of ❑ � � � new water or wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which wo�ld cause significant environmental effects? c) Require or result in the construction of ❑ � � � new storm water drainage facifities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? d) Have sufficient water supplies available to ❑ ❑ � � serve the project from existing entitlements and resources, or are new or expanded entitlements needed? e) Result in determination by the wastewater ❑ ❑ � � treatment provider which serves or may serve the project that it has adequate capacity to serve the project's projected demand in addition to the provider's existing commitments? f) Be served by a landfill with sufficient ❑ � � � permitted capacity to accommodate the project's solid waste disposal needs? g) Comply with federal, state, and local ❑ � � � � statutes and regulations related to solid waste? IS 30 CITY OF PALM DESERT PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AQUATIC CENTER INITIAL STUDY Discussion: a. The proposed project would not exceed the RWQCB wastewater treatment requirements. Conformity with the City's WQMP and the typical BMPs employed during construction of the project would be adequate to ensure that the project comply with regional requirements of RWQCB Colorado Basin Region. b. A letter is on file from CVWD indicating ability to fully serve the existing Civic Center Park. The proposed use will not impact the ability to continue serving water. c. No new storm drains will be constructed, and it is anticipated that the curbs, gutters and drywells and detention basins will be adequate to convey runoff from the site. d. See (b) above. e. See (b) above. f. There is sufficient landfill capacity to meet the needs of this project, and the City's current waste contractor will handle the waste hauling and waste management needs. g. City will enforce these statutes through the Community Development/Planning Department. IS 31 CITY OF PALM DESERT PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AQUATIC CENTER INITIAL STUDY Potentially Less Than Less Than No Significant Significant Significant Impact Impact With Impact Mitigation Incorporation XVII. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE a) Does the project have the potential to ❑ � � � degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of major periods of California history or prehistory? b) Does the project have impacts that are ❑ ❑ � � individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable" means that the incremental effects of a project are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects.) c) Does the project have environmental ❑ � � � effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? IS 32 CITY OF PALM DESERT PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AQUATIC CENTER INITIAL STUDY Discussion: a. There are no identified habitat areas, wildlife species or wetlands located within the project site. Historical or prehistoric structures or artifiacts located within the project site are addressed with mitigation measures, and many regulatory laws. b. There will be no level of cumulative impact for the proposed project. c. The project would not cause substantial adverse to humans, directly or indirectly. REFERENCES. The following references cited in the Initial Study are on file in the Development Services Department. 1. City of Palm Desert General Plan 2. City of Palm Desert General Plan Land Use Plan/Zoning Districts Map 3. City of Palm Desert Zoning Ordinance (Title 25 of the City of Palm Desert Municipal Code) 4. City of Palm Desert Historic Resources Reconnaissance Survey 5. Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones Map 6. South Coast Air Quality Management District, CEQA Air Quality Handbook 7. Federal Emergency Management Agency, Flood Insurance Rate Maps 8. Public Works Standard Requirements —Water 9. 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