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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPP 10-302 - Future DMV Site - Sycamore III, LLCCITY OF PALM DESERT PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT REQUEST: REVISE THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR PRECISE PLAN 10-302 (THE FUTURE DMV SITE) TO WAIVE THE REQUIREMENT TO CONCRETE LINE THE (FORMER) MID - VALLEY CHANNEL SUBMITTED BY: Mark Greenwood, P.E., Director of Public Works APPLICANT: Sycamore III, LLC 815 Marlborough Ave., Ste. 200 Riverside, CA 92507 DATE: September 13, 2012 CONTENTS: Conditions of Approval Letter from CVWD Vicinity Map Recommendation By Minute Motion, approve the revision of the Conditions of Approval for PP 10-302 (the future DMV site) to waive the requirement to concrete line the (former) Mid -Valley Channel. Background The Mid -Valley Storm Water Project (Project) was created to protect the parcels that parallel the Union Pacific Railroad from flooding, stormwater erosion, and to convey stormwater. The Project area started at Date Palm Drive on the west and extended east to the Coachella Stormwater Channel. The Project was coordinated by the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD), and the cities within the Project's boundary were responsible for the implementation of stormwater mitigation by means of a channel. The plan was for the cities within the Project to construct channels that would eventually be joined from the west end of the valley to the east end. A portion of the channel in the City of Palm Desert (from the northerly extension of Portola Avenue east to Cook Street), which was designated as Lot B on Parcel Map 34211-1, was rough graded by a previous property owner/developer. The agreement between the City and the property owner/developer of Lot B was that each of the subsequent developers with a project along the channel would be required to line the channel with concrete. Following the City's acceptance of the work, the City would assume the maintenance responsibilities. Staff Report Revise Conditions of Approval for PP 10-302 (DMV) September 13, 2012 Page 2 of 3 In accordance with the Project, Sycamore III, LLC (the owner and developer of the DMV site) was conditioned by the Public Works Department (D.P.W. Condition #9) to line the pre -graded Mid -Valley Channel adjacent to their property, or to submit an in -lieu construction fee for the City to use to line the channel. The DMV was going to use the channel for interim stormwater retention until the Mid -Valley Channel was activated in the future. The Conditions of Approval for DMV were approved by Planning Commission and City Council in 2011. However, CVWD notified the City by a letter dated January 19, 2012, that they had abandoned the Project stating that the flood protection benefit of the Project was overshadowed by the cost. Now the DMV can use the channel for permanent storm water retention purposes. The aforementioned channel Lot B was offered in fee title for drainage and incidental purposes to the City on Parcel Map 34211-1, but the City has not accepted the offer to date because the channel has not and will not be lined now. The City should, however, accept the offer as an easement for drainage purposes, instead of in fee title, under a separate action because a portion of Technology Drive, a public street, drains into the channel. Fiscal Analysis There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. Prepared By: X, R. Page Garner Senior Engineer / City Surveyor Paul S. Gib n Director of Finance Davi J. Er4y, City Attorney M. n M. WoTilmuth, City Manager Depa Mark GVeonwood, .E., Director df PublicWork! CITY COUNCML ION APPROVED .,_ DENtFD RECEIVED OTHER 1" EiL l li UA!' 5 - a�1o� AYES: hi?� rni NOES: AJQV— ABSENT.. A10141— ABSTAIN: VERIFIED BY: Original on File with City erk's Office PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.2542 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF r PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN FOR A NEW DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES (DMV) FACILITY, LOCATED AT 36-400 TECHNOLOGY, DRIVE NORTH OF GERALD FORD DRIVE. THE PROPOSED BUILDING TOTALS 11,280 SQUARE FEET ON A VACANT 2.22 ACRE SITE. CASE NO: PP 10-302 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on the 181h day of January 2011, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the request by THE MAGNON COMPANIES 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. 10-26, the Director of Community Development has determined that the project will not have a negative impact on the environment and is a Class 32 Categorical Exemption for the purposes of CEQA; and WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony and arguments, if any, of all interested persons desiring to be heard, said Planning Commission did find the following facts and reasons to exist to justify the recommendation to the City Council of said request: 1. That the proposed Precise Plan for a new DMV Facility complies with all the development standards of the Palm Desert Zoning Odinance and General Plan. 2. That the proposed Precise Plan is compatible with all the surrounding land uses and will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or general welfare, for be materially injurious to the surrounding properties or improvements in the City of Palm Desert. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, as follows: 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 Precise Plan 10-302, subject to conditions attached. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.2542 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert Planning Commission, held on this 18`h day of January 18 2011, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: DE LUNA, TANNER, SCHMIDT AND CAMPBELL NOES: LIMONT ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE M. CONNOR LIMONT, Chairperson ATTEST: LAURI AYLAIAN, Secretary Palm Desert Planning Commission 9 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2542 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL CASE NO. PP 10-302 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. Construction of said project shall commence within one (1) year from the date of final approval unless an extension of time is granted. Otherwise said approval shall become null, void and of no effect whatsoever. 2. Prior to issuance of a budding permit for construction of any use contemplated by this approval, the applicant shall first obtain permits and/or clearance from the following agencies: Coachella Valley Water District Palm Desert Architectural Commission City Fire Marshal Public Works Department Evidence of said permit or clearance from the above agencies shall be presented to the Department of Building & Safety at the time of issuance of a building permit for the use contemplated herewith. 3. Applicant agrees to maintain the landscaping required to be installed pursuant to these conditions. The final landscape plan shall include a long-term maintenance program specifying, among other matters, appropriate watering times, fertilization and pruning for various times of the year for the specific materials to be planted, as well as periodic replacement of materials. AII_ work is to be consistent with the Property Maintenance Ordinance (Ordinance No. 801), the approved landscape plan, and the current addition of the City of Palm Desert Plant Maintenance Guide. 4. Trash/recycling enclosures must be consistent with the Palm Desert Municipal Code Chapter 8.12. Burrtec Waste and Recycling Services must review the plans to ensure that the vehicle circulation pattern is sufficient to service the building, that the proposed orientation of the trash enclosures are such that Burrtec's trucks will be able to service dumpsters, and that the proposed number of enclosures meets the capacity needs of the building. Please contact Jennifer at Burrtec at (760) 340-6445 regarding this matter. 5. All sidewalk plans shall be reviewed and approved by the Department of Public Works. 6. The project is subject to the Art in Public Places program per Palm Desert Municipal Code Chapter 4.10. 3 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.2542 7. In the event that Native American cultural resources are discovered during project development/construction, all work in the immediate vicinity of the find shall cease and a qualified archaeologist meeting Secretary of Interior standards shall be hired to assess the find. Work on the overall project may continue during this assessment period. if significant Native American cultural resources are discovered that require a Treatment Plan, the developer or his archaeologist shall contact the Morongo Band of Mission Indians. If requested by the Tribe, the developer or archaeologist shall, in good faith, consult on the discovery and its disposition (e.g. avoidance, preservation, return, or artifacts to tribe, etc.). 8. The applicant shall provide designated parking spaces that can be used for electric vehicles, golf carts and/or bicycles. 9. All conditions of approval shall be recorded with the Riverside County Clerk's office before any building permits are issued. Evidence of recordation shall be submitted to the Department of Community Development/Planning. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: 1. Submit a precise grading plan for review and approval. Any changes to the civil or landscape plans must be reviewed for approval prior to work commencing. 2. Submit a final Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) for approval. The WQMP shall identify the Best Management Practices (BMPs) that will be used on the site to control predictable pollutant runoff. Prior to the issuance of grading permit, the Operation and Maintenance Section of the approved final WQMP shall be recorded with County's Recorder Office and a conformed copy shall be provided to the Public Works Department. 3. Provide the City Engineer with evidence that a Notice of Intent (NOI) has been 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. 4. Submit a PM10 application to the Department of Public Works for approval. The applicant shall comply with all provisions of Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 24.12 regarding Fugitive Dust Control. 5. Submit a site -specific geotechnical study. The geotechnical report shall be prepared by a registered civil engineer or certified engineering geologist. 6. Drainage fees shall be paid in accordance with. Section 26.49 of Palm Desert Municipal Code and Palm Desert Ordinance Number 653. 4 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.2542 7. The applicant shall pay the appropriate signalization fee in accordance with City of Palm Desert Resolution Nos. 79-17 and 79-55. 8. The project shall be designed to retain storm waters onsite associated with the increase in developed vs. undeveloped condition for a 100-year storm. Any drainage facility construction required for this project shall be contingent upon a drainage study prepared by a registered civil engineer that is reviewed and approved by the Department of Public Works prior to the start of construction. Should the applicant choose to utilize the Mid -Valley channel for the onsite retention requirements, then the applicant must address and demonstrate to the City how they would satisfy the onsite retention requirements permanently by utilizing the channel. The Mid -Valley Channel was intended for regional flows only. The applicant shall either construct the channel lining for the portion along their property or submit an in -lieu construction fee in the amount of $102,880 to contribute proportionately for the lining of the channel adjacent to the subject property. If the City does not use the full amount of the fee during construction, the applicant will receive the difference at the time of acceptance of the channel lining by the City. Should the applicant choose to construct the channel lining, the design shall be included on the grading plans and is subject to review and approval by the Public Works Department. 10. The applicant shall either pay an in -lieu construction fee in the amount of $64,220 or construct a 10-foot wide bike path along the north side and the east side of the property. If a retaining wall is required along the east side of the property the applicant shall construct it at their own expense. Should the applicant choose to construct the bike path, the design shall be included on the grading plans and is subject to review and approval by the Public Works Department 11. Pad elevations, as shown on the preliminary grading plan, are subject to review and modification in accordance with Chapter 27 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code. 12. The project is required to landscape/stabilize the Cook Street overpass slope. 13. A landscape plan must be submitted concurrently with the grading plan for review and approval. Applicants are advised to use the City of Palm Desert Design Guide when designing plans. Landscape plans must meet the following criteria: a. Must be water efficient in design and meet the City of Palm Deserts Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance. b. Planting plans must show location of proposed and existing utilities. C. Must match approved civil plans. d. All specs and details must be site specific. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.2542 e. Applicants must have CVWD approval of their irrigation plans prior to City approval DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING AND SAFETY: 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 (2008 Energy Efficiency Standards) 2007 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS ADMINISTRATIVE CODE 2007 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE *Note the 2010 California Codes will be applicable to all projects submitted for plan check after December 31, 2010. 2. An approved automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed as required per the City of Palm Desert Code Adoption Ordinance 1173. 3. A 1-inch diameter electrical conduit shall be provided for installation of future solar PV systems as per City Ordinance 1203. 4. 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. 5. 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. 6. Address numerals shall comply with Palm Desert Ordinance No. 1173 (Palm Desert Municipal Code 15.15). 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. RIVERSIDE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT: 1. The Fire Department requires the following fire protection measures be provided in accordance with the City of Palm Desert Municipal Code, 2007 California Building and Fire Codes with applicable NFPA and or any other nationally recognized Fire Protection Standards. The Fire Department shall set the PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.2542 minimum fire flow for the remodel or construction of al buildings per California Fire Code Appendix B. 2. The applicant shall provide a fire flow of 1500 gpm for a 1-hour duration at 20 psi residual pressure from a permanently installed Fired Hydrant before any combustible material is placed on the job site. 3. The applicant shall provided proof the water system is capable of providing the minimum necessary gpm fire flow for 3000 gpm for commercial buildings prior to any project approvals. 4. The applicant shall provide the required fire flow from a permanent wet Barrel Super Hydrant with 1-4" and 2-2'/2" discharge outlets located not less than 25' and nor more than 150' from any portion of a commercial building measured via vehicular travelway way prior to any building permits approvals. 5. The applicant shall submit water plans to be reviewed and approved by the Fire Marshal and include verification that the water system is capable of providing the required fire flow. 6. The applicant shall install a complete NFPA 13 fire sprinkler system. This applies to all buildings with a 3000 square foot total cumulative floor area. The Fire Marshal shall approve the locations of all fire appliances including Post Indicator Valves, Fire Department Connections and Fire Hydrants. All Fire Appliances shall not be within 25 feet of a building and all Fire Department Connections. shall be within 50 feet of a Fire Hydrant. 7. All valves controlling the water supply for automatic sprinkler systems and water - flow switches shall be monitored and alarmed per the 2007 California Building and Fire Code. 8. The applicant shall install a fire alarm as required by the USB Chapter 3. 11. The applicant shall install an all weather Fire Department accessible roadway extending to any portion of the building where as a 150' hose lay can be utilized for the inaccessible building perimeter. Construction type of the same shall be approved by the Fire Marshal and be rated for 80,000 lbs. Turf block will not be accepted. Fire lane access roadway minimum width is 20' and height clearance is 13'6" Public roadway minimum unobstructed width is 36' with parking on both sides. A Fire Apparatus Turn around shall be provided for dead end streets in excess of 150' in length with approved cul-de-sac or hammer head dimensions. 12. Whenever access into private property is controlled through use of gates, barriers or other means, provisions shall be made to install a "Knox Box" key over -ride system to allow for emergency vehicle access. Minimum gate width shall be 16" with a minimum vertical clearance of 13'6". N PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.2542 13. A second access is required. This can be accomplished by two main access points from a main roadway or an emergency gate from an adjoining development. 14. The applicant shall install an illuminated building address in accordance to the city standards for size and location. The building address shall be installed on the building in an unobstructed locale and the color shall be contrasting to background. 15. All fire sprinkler systems, fixed fire suppression systems and alarm plans must be submitted separately to the Fire Marshal for approval prior to construction. 16. Conditions subject to change with adoption of new codes, ordinances, laws or when building permits are not obtained within 12 months. 17. If the front entrance changes all access routes must be maintained for Fire Department access. Minimum radius shall be not less than 31" inside and 52" outside. 18. All revised plans shall be approved by the Fire Marshal Office. 19. All changes shall be clouded on the plans. y AT Established in 1918 as a public agency Coachella Valley Water District .1 R% Directors: Officers: Peter Nelson, President - Div. 4 Steven B. Robbins, General Manager-Chiet Engineer John P Powell, Jr., Vice President - Div. 3 Julia Fernandez, Board Secretary Patricia A. Larson - Div. 2 Debi Livesay - Div. 5 Redwine and Sherrill, Attorneys Franz W De Klotz - Div. t January 19, 2012 0121.321 Mark Greenwood, P.E. Public Works Director City of Palm Desert 73 -5 10 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260 Dear Mr. Greenwood: Subject: Mid -Valley Stormwater Project Retirement The Mid -Valley Stormwater Project (Project) is located on the south side of the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) paralleling the Interstate 10 (I-10) from Date Palm Drive on the west, to the Coachella Valley Stormwater Channel (CVSC) to the east (see the attached map). While most of the upper Coachella Valley south of I-10 slopes naturally towards the Whitewater River Stormwater Channel (WWSC), this portion of the upper valley slopes away from the WWSC towards the UPRR and I-10. There was concernin the past that future development within this area would decrease the existing permeability such that rainfall would run off towards the UPRR to the north.. The Project encompassed a drainage area of approximately 17 miles and was created to intercept, detain, and convey flows generated as a result of this development to the CVSC by way of an open channel, various culverts, and multiple drop structures. While the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) accepted responsibility for the coordination of the master drainage plan to protect the mid -valley area, it was the responsibility of the local land use authorities to implement the plan at an estimated cost of $47,344,000 (2011 dollars) for construction and land acquisition. This cost would have been absorbed, collectively by the cities of Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, La Quinta, Indio, and the unincorporated community of Bermuda runes. CVWD has determined that the flood protection benefit of this Project is significantly overshadowed by its cost, and has adopted resolution No. 2012-9 (enclosed) to authorize the retirement of the Project and the quitclaim of all easements acquired for the Project to the respective land owners. If you have any questions or require additional information please call Dan Charlton, Engineering Manager, at extension 2316. Enclosure/ 1 /as Yours very truly, Mark L. Johnson Director of Engineering RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT RESOLUTION NO. 2012-9 BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Directors of the Coachella Valley Water District assembled in regular meeting this I O'h day of January, 2012, that it hereby authorizes the Retirement of the Mid -Valley Stormwater Project; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the relinquishment of the easement, Instrument No. 288059 recorded August 3, 1990, be quitclaimed back to the land owner; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the relinquishment of the easement, Instrument No. 102647 recorded April 14, 1987, be quitclaimed back to the land owner; and BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the relinquishment of the easement, Instrument No. 459420 recorded December 20, 1990, be quitclaimed back to the land owner. STATE OF CALIFORNIA } COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT) ss. OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY ). I, JULIA FERNANDEZ, Secretary of the Board of Directors of the Coachella Valley Water District, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of Resolution No. 2012-9 adopted by the Board of Directors of said District at a regular meeting thereof duly held and convened on the 10'h day of January, 2012, at which meeting a quorum of said Board was present and acting throughout. The Resolution was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Five NOES: None ABSTAIN: None Dated this 10'h day of January, 2012. (SEAL) Legend — Circulation Network LI City Boundary - Streets ❑ Parcels (1/2012) SYCAMORE M. DMV SITE 1: 3,334 O Notes