CC Resolution 2017-001 SRR-Talus Hotel, Golf Course, Golf Villas; SDP2016-0009RESOLUTION 2017 — 001
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA
QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SITE DEVELOPMENT
PERMIT 2016-0009 SITE, ARCHITECTURAL, AND
LANDSCAPING PLANS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A 200-KEY
HOTEL, NEW GOLF COURSE CLUBHOUSE, 10 GOLF VILLAS,
AND A RESORT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT WITHIN
PLANNING AREAS 5, 6, AND 10A OF THE SILVERROCK
SPECIFIC PLAN
CASE NUMBER: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2016-0009 (SDP2016-0009)
APPLICANT: SILVERROCK DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, LLC
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California did, on
the 27th day of December, 2016, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider a
request by SilverRock Development Company, LLC, for approval of a hotel, new golf
course clubhouse, 10 golf villas, and a 66-unit condominium development generally
located on the southwest corner of Jefferson Street and Avenue 52, more particularly
described as:
APNs: 777-060-056, 777-490-001, 777-490-003, 777-490-005,
777-490-006, 777-490-011, 777-490-013
WHEREAS, the Design and Development Department published a public hearing
notice in The Desert Sun newspaper on December 16, 2016 for said Planning
Commission Public Hearing as prescribed by the La Quints Municipal Code (LQMC).
Public hearing notices were also mailed to all property owners within 500 feet of the
site; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California did, on the 3rd
day of January, 2017, consider SDP2016-0009.
WHEREAS, at said meeting, upon hearing and considering all testimony and
arguments, if any, of all interested persons desiring to be heard, said City Council did
make the following mandatory findings pursuant to Section 9.210.010 of the Municipal
Code to justify approval of said SDP:
1. Consistency with General Plan and SilverRock Specific Plan
The land use is consistent with the General Plan land use designation of
Tourist Commercial. The proposed project is also consistent with the
SilverRock Specific Plan, and implements the goals, policies and
development standards of the Specific Plan.
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2. Consistency with Zoning Code
The proposed development, as conditioned, is consistent with the
development standards of the City's Zoning Code and/or SilverRock Specific
Plan, as applicable. The SDP has been conditioned to ensure compliance
with the zoning standards and other supplemental standards as established
in Title 9 of the LQMC.
3. Compliance with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
The Design and Development Department has determined that this project
is consistent with Environmental Assessment 2014-1003 and no further
environmental review is required.
4. Architectural Design
The architectural design of the project, including, but not limited to, the
architectural style, scale, building mass, materials, colors, architectural
details, and roof style are compatible with the architectural style of SDP
2016-0005, and the quality of design prevalent in the city.
5. Site Design
The site design of the project, including, but not limited to, project entries,
interior circulation, pedestrian and bicycle access, pedestrian amenities,
screening of equipment and trash enclosures, and exterior lighting, are
consistent with the SilverRock Specific Plan and with the quality of design
prevalent in the city.
6. Landscape Design
Project landscaping, including, but not limited to, the location type, size,
color, texture and coverage of plant materials, has been designed so as to
provide visual relief, complement buildings, visually emphasize prominent
design elements and vistas, screen undesirable views, provide a harmonious
transition between adjacent land uses and between development and open
space, and enhance the visual continuity of the project. The landscape
design will be consistent with the established landscape guidelines for the
SilverRock Specific Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Quinta,
California, as follows:
SECTION 1. That the above recitations are true and constitute the findings of the City
Council in this case.
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SECTION 2. That the City Council finds the above project to be consistent with
Environmental Assessment 2014-1003 and no further environmental review is
required.
SECTION 3. That the City Council does hereby approve Site Development Permit 2016-
0009, for the reasons set forth in this Resolution and subject to the attached
Conditions of Approval and Exhibit A.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City of La
Quinta City Council, held on this the 3rd day of January, 2017, by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Fitzpatrick, Pena, Radi, Sanchez, Mayor Evans
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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LINDA EVANS, Mayor
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
SUSAN MAYSELS, City Clervi
City of La Quinta, California
(CITY SEAL)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
WILLIAM H. IHRKE, City Attorney
City of La Quinta, California
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ADOPTED: January 3, 2017
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GENERAL
1. The applicant agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City of La
Quinta ("City"), its agents, officers and employees from any claim, action or
proceeding to attack, set aside, void, or annul the approval of this Site
Development Permit. The City shall have sole discretion in selecting its defense
counsel.
The City shall promptly notify the applicant of any claim, action or proceeding
and shall cooperate fully in the defense.
2. The Site Development Permit shall expire on December 27, 2018 and shall
become null and void in accordance with La Quinta Municipal Code Section
9.200.080, unless a building permit has been issued. A time extension may be
requested per LQMC Section 9.200.080.
3. Prior to the issuance of any grading, construction, or building permit by the City,
the applicant shall obtain any necessary clearances and/or permits from the
following agencies, if required:
• Riverside County Fire Marshal
• La Quinta Public Works Development Division (Grading Permit, Green
Sheet (Public Works Clearance) for Building Permits, Water Quality
Management Plan(WQMP) Exemption Form - Whitewater River Region,
Improvement Permit)
Design & Development Department
Riverside Co. Environmental Health Department
Desert Sands Unified School District
• Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD)
• Imperial Irrigation District (IID)
• California Water Quality Control Board (CWQCB)
• State Water Resources Control Board
• SunLine Transit Agency
• SCAQMD Coachella Valley
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The applicant is responsible for all requirements of the permits and/or
clearances from the above listed agencies. When these requirements include
approval of improvement plans, the applicant shall furnish proof of such
approvals when submitting those improvements plans for City approval.
4. Coverage under the State of California Construction General Permit must be
obtained by the applicant; who then shall submit a copy of the Regional Water
Quality Control Board's ("RWQCB") acknowledgment of the applicant's Notice of
Intent ("NOI") and Waste Discharger Identification (WDID) number to the City
prior to the issuance of a grading or building permit.
5. The applicant shall comply with applicable provisions of the City's NPDES
stormwater discharge permit, LQMC Sections 8.70.010 et seq. (Stormwater
Management and Discharge Controls), and 13.24.170 (Clean Air/Clean Water);
Riverside County Ordinance No. 457; the California Regional Water Quality
Control Board - Colorado River Basin Region Board Order No. R7-2013-0011 and
the State Water Resources Control Board's Order No. 2009-0009-DWQ and
Order No. 2012-0006-DWQ.
A. For construction activities including clearing, grading or excavation of
land that disturbs one (1) acre or more of land, or that disturbs less than
one (1) acre of land, but which is a part of a construction project that
encompasses more than one (1) acre of land, the Permitee shall be
required to submit a Storm Water Pollution Protection Plan ("SWPPP").
The applicant or design professional can obtain the California
Stormwater Quality Association SWPPP template at
www.cabmphandbooks.com for use in their SWPPP preparation.
B. The applicant's SWPPP shall be approved by the City Engineer prior to any
on or off -site grading being done in relation to this project.
C. The applicant shall ensure that the required SWPPP is available for
inspection at the project site at all times through and including
acceptance of all improvements by the City.
D. The applicant's SWPPP shall include provisions for all of the following
Best Management Practices ("BMPs") (LQMC Section 8.70.020
(Definitions)):
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1) Temporary Soil Stabilization (erosion control).
2) Temporary Sediment Control.
3) Wind Erosion Control.
4) Tracking Control.
5) Non -Storm Water Management.
6) Waste Management and Materials Pollution Control.
E. All erosion and sediment control BMPs proposed by the applicant shall be
approved by the City Engineer prior to any onsite or offsite grading,
pursuant to this project.
F. The SWPPP and BMPs shall remain in effect for the entire duration of
project construction until all improvements are completed and accepted
by the City.
G. The inclusion in the Conditions, Covenants, and Restrictions (CC&Rs), a
requirement for the perpetual maintenance and operation of all post -
construction BMPs as required; and the applicant shall execute and
record an agreement that provides for the perpetual maintenance and
operation of all post -construction BMPs is required.
6. Developer shall reimburse the City, within thirty (30) days of presentment of the
invoice, all costs and actual attorney's fees incurred by the City Attorney to
review, negotiate and/or modify any documents or instruments required by
these conditions, if Developer requests that the City modify or revise any
documents or instruments prepared initially by the City to effect these
conditions. This obligation shall be paid in the time noted above without
deduction or offset and Developer's failure to make such payment shall be a
material breach of the Conditions of Approval.
7. Developer shall reimburse the City, within thirty (30) days of presentment of the
invoice, all costs and actual consultant's fees incurred by the City for
engineering and/or surveying consultants to review and/or modify any
documents or instruments required by this project. This obligation shall be paid
in the time noted above without deduction or offset and Developer's failure to
make such payment shall be a material breach of the Conditions of Approval.
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PROPERTY RIGHTS
8. Prior to issuance of any permit(s), the applicant shall acquire or confer
easements and other property rights necessary for the construction or proper
functioning of the proposed development. Conferred rights shall include
irrevocable offers to dedicate or grant access easements to the City for
emergency services and for maintenance, construction and reconstruction of
essential improvements. Said conferred rights shall also include grant of access
easement to the City of La Quinta for the purpose of graffiti removal by City
staff or assigned agent in perpetuity and agreement to the method to remove
graffiti and to paint over to best match existing. The applicant shall establish
the aforementioned requirements in the CC&R's for the development or other
agreements as approved by the City Engineer.
9. Pursuant to the aforementioned condition, conferred rights shall include
property rights necessary for construction and proper functioning of the
proposed development not limited to access rights over proposed and/or
existing private streets that access public streets and open space/drainage
facilities.
10. The applicant shall furnish proof of easements, or written permission, as
appropriate, from those owners of all abutting properties on which grading,
retaining wall construction, permanent slopes, crossings, or other
encroachments will occur.
11. The applicant shall offer for dedication on the Final Map all public street rights -
of -way in conformance with the City's General Plan, Municipal Code, applicable
specific plans, and/or as required by the City Engineer.
STREET AND TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS
12. The applicant shall construct the following street improvements to conform
with the General Plan and provisions of LQMC Sections 13.24.060 (Street
Improvements), 13.24.070 (Street Design - Generally) & 13.24.100 (Access For
Individual Properties and Development) for public streets.
A. OFF -SITE STREETS
1) Construct right turn deceleration lane at all access points where
there is a peak hour right -turn volume of 50 vehicles per hour.
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The deceleration lane length shall be as specified in Engineering
Bulletin 06-13.
2) Jefferson Street (Major Arterial) - Construct a traffic signal or
roundabout at the entrance off Jefferson Street at such time that
warrants are met.
PARKING LOTS and ACCESS POINTS
13. The design of parking facilities shall conform to LQMC Chapter 9.150 and in
particular the following:
A. The parking stall and aisle widths and the double hairpin stripe parking
stall design shall conform to LQMC Chapter 9.150.
B. Cross slopes should be a maximum of 2% where ADA accessibility is
required including accessibility routes between buildings.
C. Building access points shall be shown on the Precise Grading Plans so
that ADA accessibility issues can be evaluated.
D. Accessibility routes to public streets and adjacent development shall be
shown on the Precise Grading Plan.
E. Parking stall lengths shall be according to LQMC Chapter 9.150 and be a
minimum of 18 feet in length with a 2-foot overhang for all parking stalls
or as approved by the City Engineer. One van accessible handicapped
parking stall is required per 6 handicapped parking stalls.
F. Drive aisles between parking stalls shall be a minimum of 26 feet with
access drive aisles to Public Streets a minimum of 30 feet or as approved
by the City Engineer. A minimum of 20 feet on each side of approach
drives shall be provided where divided by median islands and as
approved by the City Engineer.
14. The applicant shall design street pavement sections using CalTrans' design
procedure for 20-year life pavement, and the site -specific data for soil strength
and anticipated traffic loading (including construction traffic). Minimum
structural sections shall be as follows:
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Major Arterial 5.5" a.06.5" c.a.b.
Parking Lot & Aisles (Low Traffic) 3.0" a.04.5" c.a.b.
Parking Lot & Aisles (High Traffic) 4.5" a.c./5.5" c.a.b.
Loading Areas
6" P.C.C./4" c.a.b.
or the approved equivalents of alternate materials.
15. The applicant shall submit current mix designs (less than two years old at the
time of construction) for base, asphalt concrete and Portland cement concrete.
The submittal shall include test results for all specimens used in the mix design
procedure. For mix designs over six months old, the submittal shall include
recent (less than six months old at the time of construction) aggregate
gradation test results confirming that design gradations can be achieved in
current production. The applicant shall not schedule construction operations
until mix designs are approved.
16. Improvements shall include appurtenances such as traffic control signs,
markings and other devices, raised medians if required, street name signs and
sidewalks.
17. Improvements shall be designed and constructed in accordance with City
adopted standards, supplemental drawings and specifications, or as approved
by the City Engineer. Improvement plans for streets, access gates and parking
areas shall be stamped and signed by qualified engineers.
IMPROVEMENT PLANS
As used throughout these Conditions of Approval, professional titles such as
"engineer," "surveyor," and "architect," refers to persons currently certified or licensed
to practice their respective professions in the State of California.
18, Improvement plans shall be prepared by or under the direct supervision of
qualified engineers and/or architects, as appropriate, and shall comply with the
provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.040 (Improvement Plans).
19. The following improvement plans shall be prepared and submitted for review
and approval by the Design and Development Department. A separate set of
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plans for each line item specified below shall be prepared. The plans shall
utilize the minimum scale specified, unless otherwise authorized by the City
Engineer in writing. Plans may be prepared at a larger scale if additional detail
or plan clarity is desired. Note, the applicant may be required to prepare other
improvement plans not listed here pursuant to improvements required by other
agencies and utility purveyors.
A. On -Site Mass Grading Plan
B. On -Site Rough Grading Plan
C. PM10 Plan
D. Erosion Control Plan
1" = 100' Horizontal
1" = 40' Horizontal
1" = 40' Horizontal
1" = 40' Horizontal
E. Final WQMP (Plan submitted in Report Form)
NOTE: A through E to be submitted concurrently.
F. On -Site Street Improvements/ Signing & Striping/ Storm Drain Plan
1" = 40' Horizontal, 1"= 4'
Vertical
(Separate Storm Drain Plans if applicable)
G. On -Site Commercial Precise Grading
1" = 20' Horizontal
(Separate Storm Drain Plans if applicable)
Other engineered improvement plans prepared for City approval that are not
listed above shall be prepared in formats approved by the City Engineer prior to
commencing plan preparation.
"On -Site Commercial Precise Grading" plan is required to be submitted for
approval by the Building Official, Planning Manager and the City Engineer.
"On -Site Commercial Precise Grading" plans shall normally include all on -site
surface improvements including but not necessarily limited to finish grades for
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curbs & gutters, building floor elevations, parking lot improvements and ADA
requirements.
All On -Site Signing & Striping Plans shall show, at a minimum, Stop Signs, Limit
Lines and Legends, No Parking Signs, Raised Pavement Markers (including Blue
RPMs at fire hydrants) and Street Name Signs per Public Works Standard Plans
and/or as approved by the Engineering Department.
"Rough Grading" plans shall normally include perimeter walls with Top Of Wall
& Top Of Footing elevations shown. All footings shall have a minimum of one
(1) -foot of cover, or sufficient cover to clear any adjacent obstructions.
20. The City maintains standard plans, detail sheets and/or construction notes for
elements of construction which can be accessed via the Public Works "Plans,
Notes and Design Guidance" section of the City website (www.la-quinta.org).
Please navigate to the Public Works home page and look for the Standard
Drawings hyperlink.
21. The applicant shall furnish a complete set of the mylars of all approved
improvement plans on a storage media acceptable to the City Engineer.
22. Upon completion of construction, and prior to final acceptance of the
improvements by the City, the applicant shall furnish the City with reproducible
record drawings of all improvement plans which were approved by the City.
Each sheet shall be clearly marked "Record Drawing" and shall be stamped and
signed by the engineer or surveyor certifying to the accuracy and completeness
of the drawings. The applicant shall have all approved mylars previously
submitted to the City, revised to reflect the as -built conditions. The applicant
shall employ or retain the Engineer of Record (EOR) during the construction
phase of the project so that the FOR can make site visits in support of preparing
"Record Drawing". However, if subsequent approved revisions have been
approved by the City Engineer and reflect said "Record Drawing" conditions, the
FOR may submit a letter attesting to said fact to the City Engineer in lieu of
mylar submittal.
GRADTNG
23. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.050
(Grading Improvements).
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24. Prior to occupancy of the project site for any construction, or other purposes,
the applicant shall obtain a grading permit approved by the City Engineer.
25. To obtain an approved grading permit, the applicant shall submit and obtain
approval of all of the following:
A. A grading plan prepared by a civil engineer registered in the State of
California,
B. A preliminary geotechnical ("soils") report prepared by a professional
registered in the State of California,
C. A Fugitive Dust Control Plan prepared in accordance with LQMC Chapter
6.16, (Fugitive Dust Control),
D. A Best Management Practices report prepared in accordance with LQMC
Sections 8.70.010 and 13.24.170 (NPDES Stormwater Discharge Permit
and Storm Management and Discharge Controls),
E. A WQMP prepared by an authorized professional registered in the State
of California, and
F. A grading bond in a form acceptable to the City, and in an amount
sufficient to guarantee compliance with the grading bond requirements.
All grading shall conform with the recommendations contained in the
Preliminary Soils Report, and shall be certified as being adequate by soils
engineer, or engineering geologist registered in the State of California.
The applicant shall furnish security, in a form acceptable to the City, and in an
amount sufficient to guarantee compliance with the approved Fugitive Dust
Control Plan provisions. Additionally, the applicant shall replenish said security
if expended by the City of La Quinta to comply with the Plan as required by the
City Engineer.
26. The applicant shall maintain all open graded, undeveloped land in order to
prevent wind and/or water erosion of such land. All open graded, undeveloped
land shall either be planted with interim landscaping, or stabilized with such
other erosion control measures, as were approved in the Fugitive Dust Control
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Plan.
27. Grading within the perimeter setback and parkway areas shall have undulating
terrain and shall conform with the requirements of LQMC Section 9.60.240(F)
except as otherwise modified by this condition requirement. The maximum
slope shall not exceed 3:1 anywhere in the landscape setback area, except for
the backslope (i.e. the slope at the back of the landscape lot) which shall not
exceed 2:1 if fully planted with ground cover. The maximum slope in the first
six feet (6') adjacent to the curb shall not exceed 4:1 when the nearest edge of
sidewalk is within six feet (6') of the curb, otherwise the maximum slope within
the right of way shall not exceed 3:1. All unpaved parkway areas adjacent to
the curb shall be depressed one and one-half inches (1.5") in the first eighteen
inches (18") behind the curb.
28. Building pad elevations on the precise grading plan submitted for City
Engineer's approval shall conform with pad elevations shown on the Site
Development Permit Preliminary Grading Plans, unless the pad elevations have
other requirements imposed elsewhere in these Conditions of Approval.
29. Prior to any site grading or regrading that will raise or lower any portion of the
site by more than plus or minus five tenths of a foot (0.51 from the elevations
shown on the Site Development Permit Preliminary Grading Plans, the applicant
shall submit the proposed grading changes to the City Staff for a substantial
conformance finding review.
30. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for any building lot, the applicant shall
provide a lot pad certification stamped and signed by a qualified engineer or
surveyor with applicable compaction tests and over excavation documentation.
Each pad certification shall list the pad elevation as shown on the approved
grading plan, the actual pad elevation and the difference between the two, if
any. Such pad certification shall also list the relative compaction of the pad
soil.
31. This development shall comply with LQMC Chapter 8.11 (Flood Hazard
Regulations). If any portion of any proposed building lot in the development is
or may be located within a flood hazard area as identified on the City's Flood
Insurance Rate Maps, the development shall be graded to ensure that all floors
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and exterior fill (at the foundation) are above the level of the project (100-year)
flood and building pads are compacted to 95% Proctor Density as required in
Title 44 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Section 65.5(a) (6). Prior to issuance
of building permits for lots which are so located, the applicant shall furnish
elevation certifications, as required by FEMA, that the above conditions have
been met.
DRAINAGE
32. Stormwater handling shall conform with the approved hydrology and drainage
report for SDP 2016-0001 SilverRock. Nuisance water shall be disposed of in an
approved manner.
33. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.120
(Drainage), Retention Basin Design Criteria, Engineering Bulletin No. 06-16 -
Hydrology Report with Preliminary Hydraulic Report Criteria for Storm Drain
Systems and Engineering Bulletin No. 06-015 - Underground Retention Basin
Design Requirements. More specifically, stormwater falling on site during the
100 year storm shall be retained within the development, unless otherwise
approved by the City Engineer. The design storm shall be either the 1-hour, 3-
hour, 6-hour or 24-hour event producing the greatest total run off.
34. Nuisance water shall be retained on site. Nuisance water shall be disposed of
per approved methods contained in Engineering Bulletin No. 06-16 - Hydrology
Report with Preliminary Hydraulic Report Criteria for Storm Drain Systems and
Engineering Bulletin No. 06-015 - Underground Retention Basin Design
Requirements.
35. No fence or wall shall be constructed around any retention basin unless
approved by the Planning Manager and the City Engineer.
36. For on -site above ground common retention basins, retention depth shall be
according to Engineering Bulletin No. 06-16 - Hydrology Report with
Preliminary Hydraulic Report Criteria for Storm Drain Systems. Side slopes shall
not exceed 3:1 and shall be planted with maintenance free ground cover.
Additionally, retention basin widths shall be not less than 20 feet at the bottom
of the basin or as approved by the City Engineer.
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37. Stormwater may not be retained in landscaped parkways or landscaped
setback lots. Only incidental storm water (precipitation which directly falls onto
the setback) will be permitted to be retained in the landscape setback areas.
The perimeter setback and parkway areas in the street right-of-way shall be
shaped with berms and mounds, pursuant to LQMC Section 9.100.040(B)(7).
38. The applicant shall comply with applicable provisions for post construction
runoff per the City's NPDES stormwater discharge permit, LQMC Sections
8.70.010 et seq. (Stormwater Management and Discharge Controls), and
13.24.170 (Clean Air/Clean Water); Riverside County Ordinance No. 457; and the
California Regional Water Quality Control Board - Colorado River Basin
(CRWQCB-CRB) Region Board Order No. R7-2013-0011 and the State Water
Resources Control Board's Order No. 2009-0009-DWQ and Order No. 2010-
0014-DWQ.
A. For post -construction urban runoff from New Development and
Redevelopments Projects, the applicant shall implement requirements of
the NPDES permit for the design, construction and perpetual operation
and maintenance of BMPs per the approved Water Quality Management
Plan (WQMP) for the project as required by the California Regional Water
Quality Control Board - Colorado River Basin (CRWQCB-CRB) Region Board
Order No. R7-2013-0011.
B. The applicant shall implement the WQMP Design Standards per
(CRWQCB-CRB) Region Board Order No. R7-2013-0011 utilizing BMPs
approved by the City Engineer. A project specific WQMP shall be provided
which incorporates Site Design and Treatment BMPs utilizing first flush
infiltration as a preferred method of NPDES Permit Compliance for
Whitewater River receiving water, as applicable.
C. The developer shall execute and record a Stormwater Management/BMP
Facilities Agreement that provides for the perpetual maintenance and
operation of stormwater BMPs.
UTILITIES
39. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.110
(Utilities).
40. The applicant shall obtain the approval of the City Engineer for the location of
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all utility lines within any right-of-way, and all above -ground utility structures
including, but not limited to, traffic signal cabinets, electric vaults, water valves,
and telephone stands, to ensure optimum placement for practical and
aesthetic purposes.
41. Existing overhead utility lines within, or adjacent to the proposed development,
and all proposed utilities shall be installed underground.
All existing utility lines attached to joint use 92 KV transmission power poles are
exempt from the requirement to be placed underground.
42. Underground utilities shall be installed prior to overlying hardscape. For
installation of utilities in existing improved streets, the applicant shall comply
with trench restoration requirements maintained, or required by the City
Engineer.
The applicant shall provide certified reports of all utility trench compaction for
approval by the City Engineer. Additionally, grease traps and the maintenance
thereof shall be located as to not conflict with access aisles/entrances.
CONSTRUCTION
43. The City will conduct final inspections of habitable buildings only when the
buildings have parking lot improvements and (if required) sidewalk access to
publicly -maintained streets. The improvements shall include required traffic
control devices, pavement markings and street name signs. If on -site streets in
residential developments are initially constructed with partial pavement
thickness, the applicant shall complete the pavement prior to final inspections
of the last ten percent of homes within the development or when directed by
the City, whichever comes first.
LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION
44. The applicant shall comply with LQMC Sections 13.24.130 (Landscaping
Setbacks) & 13.24.140 (Landscaping Plans).
45. The applicant shall provide landscaping in the required setbacks, retention
basins, and common lots.
46. All new landscape areas shall have landscaping and permanent irrigation
improvements in compliance with the City's Water Efficient Landscape
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regulations contained in LQMC Section 8.13 (Water Efficient Landscape).
47. The applicant shall submit final landscape plans for review, processing and
approval to the Design and Development Department, in accordance with the
Final Landscape Plan application process. Design and Development Director
approval of the final landscape plans is required prior to issuance of the first
building permit unless the Director determines extenuating circumstances exist
which justify an alternative processing schedule.
NOTE: Plans are not approved for construction until signed by the appropriate
City official, including the Design and Development Director.
Prior to final approval of the installation of landscaping, the Landscape
Architect of record shall provide the Design and Development Department a
letter stating he/she has personally inspected the installation and that it
conforms with the -final landscaping plans as approved by the City.
If staff determines during final landscaping inspection that adjustments are
required in order to meet the intent of the Planning Commission's approval, the
Design and Development Director shall review and approve any such revisions
to the landscape plan.
48. All trees shall consist of, at minimum, 36-inch box trees (i.e., a minimum 2.5
inch caliper measured three feet up from grade level after planting), 5-gallon
shrubs, and groundcover. Double lodge poles (two-inch diameter) shall be used
to brace and stake trees.
49. A minimum of 50% of plantings classified "Shrubs, Perennials and Annuals"
shall be provided as 5-gallon plants. This requirement shall be implemented on
each Final Landscaping Plan submitted for review and approval to the City.
MAINTENANCE
50. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.160
(Maintenance).
51. The applicant shall make provisions for the continuous and perpetual
maintenance of all private on -site improvements, perimeter landscaping,
access drives, sidewalks, and stormwater BMPs.
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FEES AND DEPOSITS
52. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.180 (Fees
and Deposits). These fees include all deposits and fees required by the City for
plan checking and construction inspection. Deposits and fee amounts shall be
those in effect when the applicant makes application for plan check and
permits.
53. Permits issued under this approval shall be subject to the provisions of the
Development Impact Fee and Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee programs
in effect at the time of issuance of building permit(s).
FIRE DEPARTMENT
54. Prior to building plan approval and construction, applicant/developer shall
furnish two copies of the water system fire hydrant plans to Fire Department for
review and approval. Plans shall be signed by a registered civil engineer, and
shall confirm hydrant type, location, spacing, and minimum fire flow. Once
plans are signed and approved by the local water authority, the originals shall
be presented to the Fire Department for review and approval.
55. Prior to issuance of building permits, the water system for fire protection must
be provided as approved by the Fire Department and the local water authority.
56. All Fire Department Appliances such as, FDCs and PIVs shall be located on the
front access side of the building. PIV and FDC appliances shall not less than 40'
from the building and within 50' of an approved roadway and no more than
200' from an approved hydrant.
57. An approved Fire Department access key lock box shall be installed next to the
approved Fire Department access door to the building. Required order forms
and installation standards may be obtained at the Fire Department.
58. Fire Apparatus access road shall be in compliance with the Riverside County Fire
Department Standard number 06-05 (located at www.rvcfire.org). Access lanes
will not have an up, or downgrade of more than 15%. Access roads shall have
an unobstructed vertical clearance not less than 13 feet and 6 inches. Access
lanes will be designed to withstand the weight of 60 thousand pounds over 2
axles. Access will have a turning radius capable of accommodating fire
apparatus. Access lane shall be constructed with a surface so as to provide all
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weather driving capabilities.
59. Display street numbers in a prominent location on the address side of
building(s) and/or rear access if applicable. Numbers and letters shall be a
minimum of 12" in height for building(s) up to 25' in height. In complexes with
alpha designations, letter size must match numbers. All addressing must be
legible, of a contrasting color, and adequately illuminated to be visible from
street at all hours.
60. Any portion of the facility or of an exterior wall of the first story of the building
shall not be located more than 150 feet from fire apparatus access roads as
measured by an approved route around the complex, exterior of the facility or
building.
61. The minimum dimension for gates is 20 feet clear and unobstructed width and
a minimum vertical clearance of 13 feet 6 inches in height. Any gate providing
access from a road shall be located at least 35 feet setback from the roadway
and shall open to allow a vehicle to stop without obstructing traffic on the road.
Where a one-way road with a single traffic lane provides access to a gate
entrance, a 38-foot turning radius shall be used.
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (BIG HORN SHEEP FENCING
62. Intent. The intent of this condition is to protect Peninsular Big Horn Sheep from
impacts related to the approximately 525 acres of property known as The
SilverRock Resort pursuant to the Coachella Valley Multiple Species Habitat
Conservation Plan/Natural Communities Conservation Plan (MSHCP), the
Mitigation Monitoring Program included in the Mitigated Negative Declaration
and Addendum for the SilverRock Resort Specific Plan (SRR Mitigation
Measures), that certain Development Agreement dated November 19, 2014, by
and between the SilverRock Development Company, LLC (Developer) and the
City (the DA), and that certain Purchase, Sale, and Development Agreement
dated November 19, 2014, by and between Developer and the City (the PSDA).
Immediate Construction of Temporary Fencing. Within 15 days after the
decision SDP 2016-0009, if not already commenced, the City shall solicit bids for
the construction of temporary fencing, and within 45 days of the bid
solicitation, award a contract to the lowest responsible bidder. Within 21 days
after the award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, construction
of the temporary fencing shall commence. The completion of construction for
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the temporary fencing shall be as soon as possible after commencing
construction, not to exceed a period of 30 days for total construction. Prior to
the issuance of any grading, demolition, construction, or building permit, the
construction of the temporary fencing shall be completed. For purposes of this
condition, "temporary fencing" or "temporary fence" means an 8-foot high
fence between the SilverRock Resort development and hillside as identified in
the SilverRock Resort Fence Location Site Plan attached as Exhibit "A" to this
condition and incorporated by reference (Fencing Site Plan). The temporary
fencing shall have gaps that should be 11 centimeters (4.3 inches) or less, and
shall not contain gaps in which Big Horn Sheep can be entangled. If and/or
when the City transfers or disposes of any of the SilverRock Resort property
adjacent to the hillside to the applicant, the City shall reserve an easement, and
the applicant shall grant an easement, sufficient for the construction and
maintenance of the temporary fencing until such time as the permanent
fencing or functional equivalent (as described below) is completed. The
temporary fencing on City -owned property at SilverRock Resort shall be
maintained by the City and on Developer -owned property shall be maintained
by Developer until such time as the permanent fencing or functional equivalent
is completed.
Construction of Permanent Fencing or Functional Equivalent. Prior to the
issuance of a "grand opening" of the SilverRock Resort as improved pursuant to
the DA and PSDA, construction of the permanent fencing or functional
equivalent shall be completed. For purposes of this condition, "permanent
fencing or functional equivalent" or "permanent fence" means an 8-foot high
fence or other barrier that prevents Big Horn Sheep from accessing SilverRock
Resort, constructed of durable material or natural landscaping elements
approved by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, California Department of Fish and
Wildlife, and Coachella Valley Conservation Commission, City and applicant in a
location that, upon completion of construction, will be within one (1) to ten (10)
feet of the temporary fence line as identified on the Fencing Site Plan, unless all
approving parties agree to an alternative alignment. The permanent fence
shall have gaps that should be 11 centimeters (4.3 inches) or less, and shall not
contain gaps in which Big Horn Sheep can be entangled. If and/or when the
City transfers or disposes of any of the SilverRock Resort property adjacent to
the hillside to the applicant, the City shall reserve an easement, and the
applicant shall grant an easement, sufficient for access, construction and
maintenance of the permanent fence. The permanent fence on City -owned
property at SilverRock Resort shall be maintained by the City and on Developer-
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owned property shall be maintained by Developer. For purposes of this
condition, "grand opening" of the SilverRock Resort means the opening to the
general public of the new resort improvements consisting of the Luxury Hotel,
Lifestyle Hotel, Conference and Shared Service Facility, Resort Residential
Village, and dwelling units that are part of the Luxury Branded Residential
Development, Lifestyle Branded Residential Development, Promenade Mixed -
Use Development, or Resort Residential Village (all as those terms are defined
in the PSDA). The anticipated date of the grand opening for reference purposes
only is May 2019.
Periodic Review for Environmental Impacts. After the completion of
construction of the temporary fencing and until the completion of construction
of the permanent fence, the City and applicant shall coordinate with the U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, and/or
Coachella Valley Conservation Commission (collectively, the other
governmental agencies) to review the effectiveness of the temporary fencing
and final design of the permanent fencing. If the review indicates that fence
modifications, such as additional height or reinforcement, are required to
protect bighorn sheep, the modifications shall be implemented. If review of
environmental impacts advocates for a relocation of the temporary fencing or
permanent fencing or use of some type of functional equivalent to protect
Bighorn Sheep, the alternative location or method of protecting Bighorn sheep
may be considered and used by the City and/or the applicant only if they are
first approved by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, California Department of Fish
and Wildlife, and Coachella Valley Conservation Commission.
Enforcement. This condition of approval may be enforced by the Appellants
Sierra Club and Center for Biological Diversity pursuant to Appeal Condition of
Approval CC-1 from ADMINISTRATIVE APPEAL 2016-0004, SRR SITE
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2016-0005 ("Appeal Condition"). Enforcement shall be
limited to an action in Superior Court to compel performance.
63. Prosopis Glandulosa (Texas Honey Mesquite) trees shall be removed from
parking areas as a landscape option in the plan legend for SDP2016-0009.
Texas Honey Mesquite trees shall be allowed in other areas at the applicant's
discretion subject to proper installation design and maintenance.
64. Vertical landscape elements shall be included in landscape areas adjacent to
three-story buildings of the lifestyle hotel in Planning Area 5 and the lifestyle
branded condominiums in Planning Area 6 subject to appropriate material
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selection and suitability per the applicant, architect and landscape architect's
discretion. These elements shall occur only on the parking sides of the
elevations and shall not be required in any locations where views from the
buildings to the adjacent mountains would be impacted or impaired.
65. Where materials such as precast and stone are used as accents on buildings,
the applicant shall consider material colors that are complementary to the
color hues of the adjacent mountains of the SilverRock Resort.
66. Room dimensions and square footages shall be prepared by the applicant for
lifestyle hotel room options.
67. Applicant shall meet with city staff to review programming and operational
aspects of the golf clubhouse to address concerns associated with the current
design concept. The golf clubhouse concept shall be revised to reflect agreed
upon programming changes resulting from the meeting, however, the program
shall remain consistent with any applicable provisions of the Purchase, Sale,
and Development Agreement between the city and SilverRock Development
Company.