HomeMy WebLinkAboutPrecise PlanCITY OF PALM DESERT
DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California 92260
Phone (760) 776-6435 ▪ Fax (760) 776-6392 ▪ permitcenter@cityofpalmdesert.org
PRECISE PLAN APPLICATION
Applicant Name:
Phone:
Mailing Address: Fax:
City: State: Zip: Email:
Property Owner Name:
Phone:
Mailing Address: Fax:
City: State: Zip: Email:
Representative:
Phone:
Mailing Address: Fax:
City: State: Zip: Email:
Please Send Correspondence to (Check One): Applicant Property Owner Representative
Property Address(es):
Assessor Parcel No(s):
Existing Zoning: General Plan Designation:
Project Request (Describe the Specific Nature of Approval Requested):
Property Owner Authorization: The undersigned states that they are the owner(s) of the property described and herein
give authorization for the filing of the application.
Print Name: Signature: Date:
Applicant/Representative Signature: By signing this application, I certify that the information provided is accurate. I
understand that the City might not approve what I am applying for and/or might require conditions of approval.
Print Name: Signature: Date:
OFFICE USE ONLY
Project No: PP Date Received:
Received By: Case Planner:
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I.SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:
1.Complete the Precise Plan application, with all required signatures.
2.Required exhibits and plans, as specified below.
3.Complete the Site Address Form and submit to the Building and Safety Division.
4.Application Fee: $2,894
II.PROCEDURE: The most expedited way to submit plans is electronically to http://cpdftp.org/filedrop/PermitCenter or visit
www.pdpermits.com for a direct link. If submitting paper plans, the following must be provided:
1.Schedule a time to discuss the preliminary project plans and zoning with Planning Division staff and other City
departments for project requirements, including necessary application submittals. The General Plan should be
consulted for land use and street improvements.
2.Submit a completed Precise Plan application, with all required signatures, application fee, an Environmental
Assessment Form (if necessary), 300-foot radius map and mailing labels, and any other applications (i.e.
Architectural Review, Conditional Use Permit).
3.Staff will review the application and determine if it is complete within 30 days from the date the project is
submitted. The application will not be processed if it is incomplete. After the application is deemed complete,
the project is circulated to other City departments and local agencies for comments and conditions.
4.City staff will present the project(s) to the Architectural Review Commission (held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of
each month) after staff’s initial 30-day review period when comments have been received from other
departments and agencies. The Architectural Review Commission hearing may be delayed if the project is
deemed incomplete within the 30-day review period or if any changes are required because of conditions of
approval that affect the site plan, architecture, and/or if the project does not meet one (1) or more required
zoning development standards.
5.After the project receives preliminary approval from the Architectural Review Commission, staff will prepare a
staff report and schedule the project for the Planning Commission (held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each
month). Staff publishes and mails a legal notice to adjacent property owners/tenants 10 to 21 days before the
meeting, and advertise the public hearing approximately 6 to 8 weeks after the project submittal. There is a 15-
day appeal period from the day of a decision taken by the Planning Commission.
6.If the project involves a Change of Zone, General Plan Amendment, Development Agreement, exceptions, or
if the project is appealed or called up for review, City staff will schedule a public hearing with the City Council
(held on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month). Staff will prepare a staff report, and publish and mail a legal
notice to adjacent property owners/tenants 10-21 days before the meeting. This process is approximately two
to four (2-4) weeks after the Planning Commission decision and approximately eight (8) to 12 weeks after the
project has been submitted.
7.After the Building and Safety Division reviews the final working drawings, staff presents the construction
plans to the Architectural Review Commission for final approval.
III.APPLICATION CHECKLIST:
APPLICATIONS WILL BE REJECTED IF ANY APPLICABLE EXHIBITS ARE NOT RECEIVED.
All plans must be designed to meet all applicable requirements, as described in this application.
15 11”x17” individual site plans
3 Full-size set of plans (typically 24”x36”) to scale and folded to a maximum size of 8½” x13”
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Each set of plans should include the following (as described in Section IV):
Site plan
Architectural Elevations
Floor plans
Roof Plan
Cross Sections
Landscape Plan
Preliminary Grading and Utility Plan
Exterior Lighting Plan
1 Full-size multi-colored site plan indicating open space and landscaping, buildings(s), parking, and
driveway(s). Where more than one height of a building is proposed, show each in a different color. Do not
mount this copy on a board.
1 Color samples and materials board
1 Full-size colored elevations for all four (4) sides of the proposed buildings
1 CD-ROM or USB flash drive with all documents/plans in digital format (PDF)
3 Sets of typed, self-adhesive mailing labels for adjacent property owners within 300’ of the proposed project
3 Copies of a typed listing of surrounding property owners
1 Set of Assessor’s Parcel Map(s) illustrating the subject property and the surrounding properties within 300
feet. Draw boundary of subject property and the 300-foot radius in red.
IV.EXHIBIT REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST:
APPLICANTS ARE STRONGLY URGED TO CONTACT STAFF IN THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
PRIOR TO SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION. APPLICATIONS MAY BE REJECTED IF NOT ALL PLANS
INCLUDE AT LEAST THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
A.SITE PLAN:
Name, address, and phone number of the property owner, applicant, engineer, and architect
Scale, not less than 1”=30’
North arrow
Vicinity map including, project address and location
Fully dimensioned subject parcel boundaries
Abutting streets and right-of-ways, dimensioned (consult with the Department of Public Works)
Existing and proposed street(s) and width(s), including centerline, median islands, parkway width, and
sidewalk(s) dimensions
Access and driveway dimensions
Location and dimensions of all existing and proposed easements
All utility line locations (gas, electric, cable, water, and sewer)
ADA ramps, paths, and path of travel
All existing and proposed structures
All building setbacks from property lines
Building dimensions (include roof overhangs)
Location, elevations, and height of proposed walls and fences
Location of trash enclosures
Parking layout with dimensions of stalls, aisle widths, walkways, and surface type
Map Legend including:
Gross and net acreage of parcel(s)
Gross and net floor area of structure(s) and type of use
Required and proposed number of parking spaces (including handicap)
Lot coverage (percentage of land covered by building(s))
Landscape percentage in and adjacent to the parking area
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B.ARCHITECTURAL ELEVATIONS:
Show height if new structures from finished grade to highest part of the structure, the roof parapets, and each
floor
Show screening for all roof-mounted equipment
Proposed signage/awning location (if signage will be on the building after it is built)
Colored elevations, rendering and/or perspectives (separate sheet)
C.FLOOR PLANS:
Dimensions of interior rooms
Label all rooms
Dimensions of all exterior components
D.ROOF PLAN:
Indicate top of parapet heights
Location of roof-mounted equipment
Location of ladder for roof access
E.BUILDING CODE ANALYSIS:
Building height and area analysis (show compliance with CBC Section 503, 504, & 506)
Show the number of stories in complete and fully dimensioned elevations (CBC Section 503)
For Mixed-Use buildings, provide an area analysis to justify the allowable area for each occupancy must
not exceed 1.00. For buildings with firewalls, use the floor area for each separate building to justify the area
(CBC Section 508.4.2 & 706.1).
Submit an exit plan that labels and clearly shows compliance with all required egress features: a common
path of travel, required number of exists and separation, occupant load, required width, continuity, travel
distance, elevators, etc. (BCBC 1001.1).
F.CROSS SECTIONS:
Cut through the project site and any street surrounding the property to indicate height of street curbs,
adjacent finished pad heights, foundation, finish floor, top of parapets, and roof-mounted equipment for the
proposed structure or structures.
G.LANDSCAPE PLANS:
Vicinity map
North arrow
Scale, not less than 1”=20’ (1”=40’ allowable if tree plan is on a separate sheet from shrub and ground
cover plan)
Location of all trees, shrubs, plants, and ground cover
Labeled Botanical name and size of all plant material
One copy of plan to have individual trees and major shrub forms color-coded by species so that the
distribution may be easily distinguished
Perimeter treatment of property (fences, walls, vegetation screens, etc.)
Show all exterior light fixtures (street lamps, landscape lighting, etc.)
Street furniture and ornamentation (if applicable) to include:
Rock outcroppings Benches Waterscape Plan
Newspaper stands Fountains Statues
Type of irrigation system to be used (in note form only for preliminary approval; provide complete irrigation
plans with construction drawings)
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H.PRELIMINARY GRADING AND UTILITY PLANS:
A current preliminary title report
Vicinity map showing major street names, other reference points, and landmarks
North arrow
Scale, not less than 1”=30’
General drainage pattern of area to include site and adjacent properties within 100' (use arrows to show
drainage flow to and from site)
Existing contours lines with adjacent top of curb elevations
Proposed locations of structures and drives
Any access agreements and easements
Pad elevations of finished floors for proposed structures and existing structures
Finished grades
Adjacent pad heights for adjacent structures and grades
Elevations of existing street centerline
Any perimeter walls and fences that affect drainage
All relevant dimensions relation to the location of existing and proposed utilities, service lines, and
easements
Estimated cut and fill quantities
Size, grate elevation, invert elevation of all inlets or outlets, and drainage swales
Pipe materials, slopes, and sizes
I.WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLAN (WQMP):
A W QMP must be prepared by the licensed engineer and submitted to the Department of Public Works for
their review. The WQMP includes a separate deposit based fee of $3,700.
J.EXTERIOR LIGHTING PLAN:
Show location, type, output, and wattage of all exterior light fixtures
Show a photometric study (refer to Section 24.16 for Outdoor Lighting Standards)
Show summary of a photometric study including, min, max, average and min/max ratio of foot-candles
Provide a lighting plan detail cut sheet, showing all light fixtures and pole heights
K.COLOR MATERIAL BOARD:
Board or sheet (maximum size of 8” x 13” by 3/8” thick) containing precise color swatches and material
samples.
L.300-FOOT RADIUS MAP:
The 300-foot radius map must be prepared to the attached specifications folded to 8 1/2" x 13" maximum
size.
M.PROPERTY OWNER INFORMATION:
The applicant shall provide the Department of Development Services with three (3) copies of adjacent property
owners and their addresses for all parcels within 300 feet of the proposed project. The three (3) lists shall be typed
on self-adhesive mailing address labels. The lists shall also include the owner of the property under consideration.
These property owner names may be obtained in one of the two following manners:
1.Contact a title company and request that they furnish you with a list of names and mailing labels. There will be
a fee for the list.
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2.You may obtain them yourself in the following manner:
•Secure from the County Assessor’s Office parcel maps covering your application and all lands within 300
feet
•Indicate the area of your request by a red outline on the parcel maps
•Delineate, in red, all properties within 300 feet of the area of your request
•From the parcel map, make a list of book, page, block number, and parcel number within the above-
mentioned 300-foot area
•Using the Visual Numerical Index File, which is found in the County Assessor's Office, place the name and
address for each parcel opposite the number described
•Sign the affidavit (below) attesting to name list
•Return this list with your application to the Department of Community Development
NOTE: The subject parcel and the 300-foot perimeter line are to be outlined in red.
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V.DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS:
EACH PROJECT WILL BE REVIEWED BASED ON ITS CONFORMANCE TO THE FOLLOWING ADOPTED
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS. IN THOSE AREAS DETERMINED BY THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
COMMISSION TO BE "UNACCEPTABLE," IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE APPLICANT TO REDESIGN
THAT PORTION OF THE PROJECT.
A.ACCESS & CIRCULATION STANDARDS:
1.Safe and convenient vehicle access to property and development therein shall be provided.
2.Safe and convenient pedestrian access to property and development therein shall be provided.
3.Circulation plans (auto, bicycle, and pedestrian) shall conform to municipally developed circulation plans for
the vicinity and immediate area.
B.SITE PLANNING STANDARDS:
1.Site planning shall occur in a manner that minimizes obstruction of scenic views from adjacent properties.
2.Site planning shall be compatible with existing terrain.
3.Site planning shall occur in a manner that does not expose unattractive areas or activities to the detriment of
adjacent properties.
4.Site planning shall occur in a manner in which asphalt or concrete is minimized.
5.Avoid unnecessary impediments for handicap persons.
C.UTILITY & EQUIPMENT STANDARDS:
1.All service utility lines shall be placed underground pursuant to Municipal Code 25.56.110.
2.All control panels, vaults, and unnecessary equipment shall be architecturally screened, landscaped, or
otherwise concealed from public view.
3.All air conditioning and ventilation equipment shall be located and screened in a manner to prevent exposure
to public right-of-ways and adjacent properties. Additionally, said equipment shall not be located where its noise
will impact adjacent property.
D.VEHICLE PARKING STANDARDS:
1.Off-street parking shall be located in proximity to facilities it serves.
2.Parking areas should be screened from view wherever possible by means of berms, garden walls, and
landscaping.
3.Parking areas shall be shaded as required.
4.Carports for apartment developments shall not front onto a public right-of-way.
5.Garages should be encouraged not to front onto a public right-of-way.
6.All parking areas for recreational and accessory vehicles and trailers shall be architecturally screened,
landscaped, or otherwise concealed from public view.
7. Handicap parking spaces shall be provided as required by the Department of Building and Safety.
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E.ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS:
1.A singular architectural theme shall be applied to a given structure or complex (including facade architecture).
2.Architectural design shall be applied to all four (4) sides of a building/structure or complex rather than just to
those sides exposed to public view.
3.Architectural design shall be appropriate to the climatic conditions of the desert area and shall be done in a
manner that minimizes the consumption of energy required for heating and cooling.
4.Entrances shall include appropriate lighting and identification.
5.Architectural design shall employ materials and colors, which are compatible and complementary to the desert
area.
6.Architectural design shall incorporate provisions for signage (if applicable) as an integrated part of the overall
design.
7.Architecture and landscaping shall be coordinated and complementary.
8.All air conditioning, exhaust and ventilation, accessory mechanical and electrical equipment, and control panels
shall be located and screened in a manner to prevent exposure to public right-of-ways and adjacent properties.
F.LANDSCAPE STANDARDS:
APPLICANTS ARE STRONGLY URGED TO CONTACT STAFF IN THE LANDSCAPE DIVISION WITHIN
THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS EARLY IN THE PLANNING PROCESS AND PRIOR TO
SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION.
1.Landscaping shall be an integral part of the site planning and architectural design on all projects.
2.Provisions for the adequate maintenance and irrigation of landscaping shall be made with underground
irrigation systems.
3.Landscaping, walls, and fences shall not create unsafe conditions along public right-of-ways.
4.All required street trees shall be a minimum of a 24-inch box in size at time of installation.
5.Care should be given to the tree selection in terms of:
•Conformance to City adopted trees for certain streets
•Reduction of long-term maintenance problems
•Durability
•Compatibility to the project and surrounding area
6.To provide for effective landscaping in parking areas, the following standards shall be met:
•On the perimeter, a minimum of 75% of the trees shall be a 24-inch box or larger at the time of
installation. The remainder shall be a minimum of 15 gallons in size at time of installation.
•On the interior, a minimum of 60% of the trees shall be a 24-inch box or larger at the time of installation.
The remainder shall be a minimum of fifteen gallon in size at time of installation.
•Fifteen percent (15%) of the recognizable parking area will be provided in landscaping.
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G.FENCING, SCREENING, AND ENCLOSURE STANDARDS:
1.Materials and colors of fences and walls shall be compatible and complementary to the structures, with which
they relate.
2.Fences, walls, and enclosures shall be designed as an integrated part of the architecture and landscaping.
3.Outside service and storage areas, where permitted, shall be enclosed and screened.
4.Fences and walls shall not obstruct line-of-sight along public right-of-ways.
H.SERVICE AREA STANDARDS:
1.Service areas shall be designed and constructed of materials and colors that are compatible and
complementary to the structures of complexes they serve.
2.Service areas shall be located in a manner that does not adversely affect adjacent properties.
3.Service areas shall be screened and/or enclosed to prevent their exposure to public right-of-ways and adjacent
properties.
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CITY OF PALM DESERT
BUILDING AND SAFETY DEPARTMENT
SITE ADDRESSING REQUEST FORM
Please complete this Site Addressing Request Form, with a copy of the tentative or recorded tract map showing the Planning
Department and Fire Department approvals for street names.
Date Submitted:
Assessor Parcel Number:
Tract Number:
Lot Number(s):
Current Owner Name:
Owner Address:
City/State/Zip:
Phone No:
Contact Person Name:
Contract Person Phone No:
Please Return Form To: Building and Safety Department
(760) 776-6420