PCRES 1996-029PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 96-029
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA,
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT OF A
COMMERCIAL SPECIFIC PLAN TO ALLOW 218,300
SQUARE FOOT RETAIL CENTER AT THE NORTH WEST
CORNER OF HIGHWAY I I I AND JEFFERSON STREET
CASE NO. SPECIFIC PLAN 96-027
HOME DEPOT, USA, INC.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, did on the
23rd day of July, 1996, and the 13th day of August, 1996, hold duly noticed Public Hearing to
consider the request of Home Depot, USA, Inc. for a 218,300 square foot retail center in the C-P-S
Zone on a 20t acre site, more particularly described as:
APN: 649-020-022 and 649-020-023
WHEREAS, said Specific Plan Amendment request has complied with the
requirements of "The Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970" as
amended by Resolution 83-68, in that a Negative Declaration has been recommended for certification;
and,
WHEREAS, 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,
findings, and reasons to justify a recommendation for certification of said Specific Plan:
1. The City updated the General Plan in 1992. As part of the update, the General Plan Land Use
Element designates this site as Mixed Regional Commercial with a non-residential overlay.
This designation provides for commercial uses including retail uses and restaurants as is
proposed. Additionally, this project is consistent with the other applicable elements such as
the Circulation Element, Environmental Conservation (Archaeological, Water Conservation
and Arts in Public Places policies), Infrastructure and Public Services Element, Environmental
Hazards Element, and Air Quality Element.
Land Use Element Policy 2-3.1 provides for primary uses being major retail businesses with
ancillary uses including other commercial uses.
The construction of this project will implement Policy 3-2.1.7 of the Circulation Element
which pertains to the widening and improvement of Highway 1 11. As such, this Specific Plan
is consistent with the General Plan.
2. The subject site is vacant at this time. The proposed project with the uses as proposed will
not create any conditions which are materially detrimental to the public health, safety, and
general welfare of the City's citizens. The project design, along with the recommended
conditions, assures this by requiring shielded lighting, additional landscaping, buffering,
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architectural treatment, traffic and street improvements. The Negative Declaration of
Environmental Impact recommended for certification indicates that no detrimental impacts
will occur.
The subject property as well as property to the south west and partially to the east are zoned
for commercial uses. To the north is the Whitewater Storm Channel which provides a buffer
from the residentially -zoned properties beyond the Channel. Therefore, development of the
subject property with commercial uses will be compatible with adjacent properties provided
the applicable conditions as recommended by staff are complied with.
As noted, the property is zoned for commercial use and designated commercial in the General
Plan. The property is relatively flat and therefore the proposed uses are suitable for the
proposed commercial development.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of La
Quinta, California, as follows:
That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the findings of the Planning
Commission in this case;
That the Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council approval of to
Specific Plan 96-027.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta
Planning Commission, held on this 13th day of August, 1996, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Anderson, Butler, Gardner, Newkirk, Tyler, Woodard and Chairman
Abels.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
Director
City �f La Qdlnta, California
?JES ABELS, Chairman
of La Quinta, California
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 96-029 EXHIBIT "A"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL
SPECIFIC PLAN 96-027
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GENERAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
The development shall comply with Exhibit 1, the Specific Plan for Specific Plan 96-027, the
approved exhibits and the following conditions, which shall take precedence in the event of
any conflicts with the provisions of the Specific Plan.
2. Exterior lighting for the project shall comply with the "Dark Sky" Lighting Ordinance. Plans
shall be approved by the Community Development Department prior to issuance of building
permits. All exterior lighting shall be down shining and provided with shielding to screen
glare from adjacent streets and residential property to the north and east to the satisfaction
of the Community Development Department. Parking lot and nursery light standards shall
be a maximum 25-feet in height and shall be shielded.
3. Plan for adequate trash recycling provisions for each phase as constructed shall be approved
by the Community Development Department prior to Certificate of Occupancy. Plan to be
reviewed for acceptability by applicable trash company prior to City review.
4. Comprehensive sign program for Phase 2 (business identification, directional, and monument
signs, etc.) shall be approved by the Planning Commission prior to issuance of any building
permit for Phase 2. Included in approvals shall be applications for any adjustments to sign
provisions required.
5. Prior to issuance of any grading or building permits, or ground disturbance, mitigation
measures as recommended by the Archaeological Assessment for the site shall be completed
at the applicant/developer's expense. This consists of having an archaeological monitor on
site during grading and earth disturbance operations.
6. Upon their approval by the City Council, the City Clerk is authorized to file these Conditions
of Approval with the Riverside County Recorder for recordation against the properties to
which they apply.
7. Prior to the issuance of a grading, improvement or building permit, the applicant shall obtain
permits and/or clearances from the following public agencies,
• Fire Marshal
• Public Works Department (Grading Permit, Improvement Permit)
• Community Development Department
• Riverside County Environmental Health Department
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• Desert Sands Unified School District
• Coachella Valley Water District
• Imperial Irrigation District
• California Regional Water Quality Control Board (NPDES Permit)
The applicant is responsible for any requirements of the permits or clearances from those
jurisdictions. If the requirements include approval of improvement plans, applicant shall
furnish proof of said approvals prior to obtaining City approval of the plans.
For projects requiring NPDES construction permits, the applicant shall include a copy of the
application for the Notice of Intent with grading plans submitted for plan checking. Prior to
issuance of a grading or site construction permit, the applicant shall submit a copy of an
approved Storm Water Pollution Protection Plan.
8. Provisions shall be made to comply with the terms and requirements of the City's adopted
Infrastructure Fee program in effect at the time of issuance of building permits.
9. Handicap access, facilities and parking shall be provided per State and local requirements
10. Bus waiting shelters shall be provided when the street improvements are installed, as
approved by Sunline Transit and the Public Works Director.
11. "Prior to any site disturbance being permitted, including construction, preliminary site work
and/or archaeological investigation, the project developer shall submit and have approved a
Fugitive Dust Control Plan (FDCP), in accordance with Chapter 6.16 of the La Quinta
Municipal Code. The plan shall define all areas proposed for development and shall indicate
time lines for any phasing of the project, and shall establish standards for comprehensive
control of both anthropogenic and natural creation of airborne dust due to development
activities on site. Phased projects must prepare a plan that addresses control measures over
the entire build out of the project such as for disturbed lands pending future development.
12. Constriction shall comply with all local and State building code requirements as determined
by the Building and Safety Director.
13. Prior to issuance of any land disturbance permit, the applicant shall pay the required
mitigation fees for the Coachella Valley Fringe -Toed Lizard Habitat Conservation Program,
as adopted by the City, in the amount of $600 per acre of disturbed land.
14. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the applicant shall prepare and submit a written
report to the Community Development Director demonstrating compliance with those
Conditions of Approval and mitigation measures of SP 96-027 and EA 96-325 which must
be satisfied prior to the issuance of a grading permit. Prior to the issuance of a building
permit, the applicant shall prepare and submit a written report to he Community
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Development Director demonstrating compliance with those Conditions of Approval and
mitigation measures of EA 96-325 and SP 96-027 which must be satisfied prior to the
issuance of a building permit. Prior to final building inspection approval, the applicant shall
prepare and submit a written report to the Community Development Director demonstrating
compliance with all remaining Conditions of Approval and mitigation measures of EA 96-325
and SP 96-325. The Community Development Director may require inspection or other
monitoring to assure such compliance.
15. All Conditions of Approval shall be incorporated into the Specific Plan text in the appropriate
section. Text shall be revised prior to issuance of a grading or building permit, whichever
occurs first.
16. Phase II construction and construction of the service station in Phase 1 shall be subject to
approval of a site development permit by the Planning Commission.
17. That all requirements of Coachella Valley Water District shall be met.
18. For all driveways leading from streets, the adjacent perpendicular drive aisle closest to the
street shall be provided with stop signs. Additionally, traffic aisles leading to the street shall
also be provided with stop signs to insure inbound traffic a continuous, uninterrupted flow
into the parking lot.
19. Any utility enclosures including pallet enclosures, propane/generator enclosures shall consist
of masonry materials sufficient in height to screen all storage with solid painted gates
provided, subject to approval of the Community Development Department prior to issuance
of a building permit.
20. Prior to issuance of a building permit the site plan shall show that the eight foot block wall
provided at the north property line, shall be one sided split face block with a two inch cap.
This wall may be phased as shown on the submitted plans.
21. The two cart storage areas (Section 3.3.4 of the Specific Plan) design and central locations
shall be approved by the Community Development Director, prior to issuance of a building
permit. Designated area shall be permanent and provided with screen walls and landscaping
and proper signs.
22, Drive through restaurant shown in Phase 2 shall be provided with screening by a combination
of berms, walls, and landscaping so that the cars using the drive through facilities will not be
visible by pedestrians and cars on the perimeter sidewalk and street as approved by the site
development permit. Adequate information shall be submitted to show that air quality
impacts will not increase when compared to non -drive -through uses.
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23. All roof and wall mounted mechanical -type equipment shall be installed or screened with
architecturally compatible material so as not to be visible from surrounding properties and
streets to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director and/or Planning
Commission. Working drawings showing all proposed equipment and how they will be
screened shall be submitted and approved prior to issuance of a building permit.
PROPERTY RIGHTS
24. All required easements, rights -of -way and other property rights shall be granted prior to
issuance of a grading, improvement or building permit for this development.
25. The applicant shall grant public and private street right-of-way utility easements in
conformance with the City's General Plan, Municipal Code, applicable specific plans, and as
required by the Public Works Director.
Property rights required of this development include:
A. State Route 11 I - 86' half of a 172' right-of-way
B. Jefferson Street - 62' half right-of-way transitioning to 81' half right-of-way on the
southerly portion as required for dual left turn lanes and dedicated right turn lane.
The applicant may reduce the above right-of-way widths by two feet by
reconstructing the west side of the existing Jefferson Street median two feet easterly
of the existing location.
Right-of-way grants shall include additional widths as necessary to accommodate additional -
width improvements shown on the approved improvement plans.
26. The applicant shall grant any easements necessary for placement of and access to utility lines
and structures, drainage basins, mailbox clusters, park lands, and common areas.
IMPROVEMENT PLANS
27. Improvement plans submitted to the City for plan checking shall be submitted on 24" x 36"
media. On -site plans shall be submitted in the categories of"Grading, Paving and Drainage"
and "Precise Grading and Plot Plan." Off -site improvements shall be submitted in the
categories of "Grading," "Streets & Drainage," and "Landscaping." The "Precise Grading
and Plot Plan" shall have signature blocks for the Community Development Director and the
Building Official. All other plans shall have signature blocks for the Public Works Director.
Plans are not approved for construction until they are signed.
"Streets and Drainage" plans shall normally include signals, sidewalks, bike paths, gates and
entryways, and parking lots. If water and sewer plans are included on the street and drainage
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plans, the plans shall have an additional signature block for the Coachella Valley Water
District (CVWD). The combined plans shall be signed by CVWD prior to their submittal for
the Public Works Director's signature.
"Landscaping" plans shall normally include landscape improvements, irrigation, lighting, and
perimeter walls.
Plans for improvements not listed above shall be in formats approved by the Public Works
Director.
28. The City may maintain standard plans, details and/or construction notes for elements of
construction. For a fee established by City resolution, the applicant may acquire standard plan
and/or detail sheets from the City.
29. When final plans are approved by the City, and prior to issuance of grading, improvement or
building permits, the applicant shall furnish accurate computer files of the complete, approved
off -site improvement plans on storage medial and in a program format acceptable to the
Public Works Director. At the completion of construction and prior to final acceptance of
improvements, the applicant shall update the files to reflect as -constructed conditions
including approved revisions to the plans.
IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT
30. The applicant shall construct improvements and/or satisfy obligations, or enter into a secured
agreement to construct improvements and/or satisfy obligations required by the City prior to
issuance of a grading, improvement or building permit. For secured agreements, security
provided, and the release thereof, shall conform with Chapter 13, LQMC.
Improvements to be made or agreed to shall include removal of any existing structures or
obstructions which are not part of the proposed improvements.
31. If improvements are secured, the applicant shall provide approved estimates of improvement
costs. Estimates shall comply with the schedule of unit costs adopted by City resolution or
ordinance. For items not listed in the City's schedule, estimates shall meet the approval of the
City Engineer.
32. If the applicant desires to phase improvements and obligations required by the conditions of
approval and secure those phases separately, a phasing plan shall be submitted to the Public
Works Department for review and approval by the City Engineer.
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The applicant shall complete required improvements and satisfy obligations as set forth in the
approved phasing plan. Improvements and obligations required of each phase shall be
completed and satisfied prior to occupancy of permanent buildings within the phase unless a
construction sequencing plan for that phase is approved by the City Engineer.
33. The applicant shall pay cash or provide security in guarantee of cash payment for applicant's
required share of improvements which have been or will be constructed by others
(participatory improvements).
This development is responsible for the following participatory improvements:
a. Underground installation of existing overhead utilities.
Raised landscape median on S.R. 111, and
C. Traffic signal at Jefferson Street and Vista Grande. If traffic conditions
warrant installation of this signal prior to or with the opening of Phase 2 of
this development, the City may require that the applicant construct this signal.
The applicant's obligations for all or a portion of the participatory improvements may, at the
City's option, be satisfied by participation in a major thoroughfare improvement program if
this development becomes subject to such a program.
34. Graded, undeveloped land shall be maintained to prevent dust and blowsand nuisances. The
land shall be planted with interim landscaping or provided with other wind and water erosion
control measures approved by the Community Development and Public Works Departments.
35. The applicant shall comply with the City's Flood Protection Ordinance
36. The applicant shall conduct a thorough preliminary geological and soils engineering
investigation and shall submit the report of the investigation ("the soils report") with the
grading plan.
37. A grading plan, which may be combined with the on -site paving and drainage plan, shall be
prepared by a registered civil engineer and must meet the approval of the City Engineer prior
to issuance of a grading permit. The grading plan shall conform with the recommendations
of the soils report and shall be certified as adequate by a soils engineer or an engineering
geologist.
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38. Prior to construction of any building, the applicant shall provide a separate document, bearing
the seal and signature of a California registered civil engineer or surveyor, that lists actual
building pad elevations. The document shall list the pad elevation approved on the grading
plan, the as -built elevation, and the difference between the two, if any.
DRAINAGE
39. The applicant shall provide channel lining along the south bank of the Whitewater Storm
Channel adjacent to the project site. The Channel lining shall be designed and constructed
in accordance with the requirements of the Coachella Valley Water District and the Director
of Public Works.
40. Stormwater falling on site during the peak 24-hour period of a 100-year storm shall be
retained within the development unless drainage to the Whitewater Storm Channel is
approved by CVWD. The tributary drainage area shall extend to the centerline of public
streets adjacent to the development.
41. Nuisance water (and storm water if drainage to the Whitewater Channel is not approved) shall
be retained in retention basin(s) or other approved retention/infiltration system(s). In design
of retention facilities, the soil percolation rate shall be considered to be zero unless the
applicant provides site -specific data that indicates otherwise.
42. If retention is in an open basin, a trickling sand filter and leachfield of a design approved by
the City Engineer shall be installed to percolate nuisance water. The sand filter and leach field
shall be sized to percolate 22 gallons per day per 1,000 square feet of drainage area.
43. Retention basin slopes shall not exceed 3:1 and depth shall not exceed six feet.
44. No fence or wall shall be constructed around retention basins except as approved by the
Community Development Director and the City Engineer.
45. Storm drainage historically received from adjoining property shall be received and retained
or passed through into the historic downstream drainage relief route.
UTILITIES
46. All existing and proposed utilities within or adjacent to the proposed development shall be
installed underground. High -voltage power lines which the power authority will not accept
underground are exempt from this requirement.
47. In areas where hardscape surface improvements are planned, underground utilities shall be
installed prior to construction of surface improvements. The applicant shall provide certified
reports of utility trench compaction tests for approval of the City Engineer.
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STREET AND TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS
48. The following minimum street improvements shall be constructed to conform with the
General Plan street type noted in parentheses:
A. Jefferson Street - Major Arterial:
1). Street Improvements - Forty-one feet of southbound travel improvements
(accommodating three 12-foot travel lanes, a 5-foot bike lane) plus sidewalk.
At the south end, improvements shall transition into 75 feet of southbound
travel improvements to accommodate two dedicated I1-foot-wide left -turn
lanes and one dedicated 12-foot-wide right -turn lane.
2). Traffic Signal at entrance opposite Vista Grande - Secure 100% of the
estimated cost of the improvement. The applicant is responsible for the cost
of the signal at the time warrants are met for its installation and may be
required to construct the signal prior to or concurrently with construction of
Phase 2 of the development. The signal shall be interconnected and
coordinated with the signal on Jefferson Street at Highway 111.
During construction of Phase I improvements, the applicant shall install
underground conduit (Schedule 80 PVC with encaps), as approved by the
Director of Public Works, for future traffic signal wiring. The applicant shall
provide the City with an accurate drawing of the conduit (as constructed)
complete with reference ties to permanent monuments or surface
improvement features.
3). Traffic Signal at S.R. 1 I - Construct modifications required due to street
improvements required of this development and bear the full cost thereof.
Improvements shall include left turn signals for southbound and northbound
traffic.
4). Reconstruct the north median island on Jefferson Street adjacent to the site
to provide a 125-foot long left turn pocket for north -to -west traffic, and a 50-
foot long left turn pocket for south -to -east traffic.
B. State Route I I I - Major Arterial:
1). Street Improvements - Construct ultimate improvement on north half of street
as required by Caltrans. Median island construction is a participatory
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improvement which may be constructed by others.
2). Traffic Signal at West Entry Drive - Install signal prior to opening any retail
outlet in the Specific Plan area that generates sufficient traffic to warrant
installation. Applicant shall bear 100% of the initial cost of the signal, but
may seek up to 75% reimbursement from nearby benefitting property owners
subject to the City's reimbursement policy.
Prior to final inspection and occupancy of any permanent building within the
development, the applicant shall grant an access easement over the most
westerly (signalized) driveway to the owner of the abutting property to the
west. The applicant may propose easement provisions which delay the
effective date of the easement until the abutting property owner enters into an
agreement with the applicant to grant a similar easement, as necessary, and
pay a prorata share of the commercially reasonable costs of construction and
maintenance of the shared access facility.
C. Site Access Improvements:
For Phase 1 construction as depicted in the revised Phase I Site Plan received by the
City on August 5, 1996, the applicant shall:
1). Construct the signalized intersection on S.R. 111 at the west end of Phase 2
and install connecting drives to Phase 1 as approved by the City Engineer.
2). Construct the full width of the most westerly right-in/right/out drive on S.R.
I I I and the full 26'-width of the north/south parking aisle at that drive, and
Bus turnouts, acceleration/deceleration lanes, and/or other features contained in the approved
construction plans may warrant additional street widths, raised medians or other mitigation
measures as determined by the City Engineer.
The City Engineer may require improvements extending beyond development boundaries such
as, but not limited to, pavement elevation transitions, street width transitions, or other
incidental work which will ensure that newly constructed improvements are safely integrated
with existing improvements and conform with the City's standards and practices.
49. Access points and turning movements of traffic shall be restricted as follows:
A. State Route III - Three 30'-wide right-in/right-out drives centered 250' and
approximately 435' and 765' west of the centerline of Jefferson Street. One 40'-wide
full -access drive at the signalized intersection to be constructed at the west end of the
development.
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B. Jefferson Street - Two 30' right-in/right-out drives centered approximately 315' and
470' north of the centerline of S.R. 111. One 40' full -access drive matching up with
Vista Grande. The northerly right-in/right-out drive shall be constructed with a
triangular center island or other approved device to discourage left turns into this
drive from Jefferson Street.
50. Improvements shall include all appurtenances such as traffic signs, channelization markings
and street name signs.
51. Street pavement sections shall be based on a Caltrans design for a 20-year life and shall
consider soil strength and anticipated traffic loading (including site and building construction
traffic). The minimum pavement sections shall be as follows:
Residential & Parking Areas 3.0" a.c./4.50" a.b.
Collector 4.0"/5.00"
Secondary Arterial 4.0"/6.00"
Primary Arterial 4.5"/6.00"
Major Arterial 5.5"/6.50"
The applicant shall submit mix designs for road base, Portland cement concrete and asphalt
concrete, including complete mix design lab results, for review and approval by the City.
Construction operations shall not be scheduled until mix designs are approved.
LANDSCAPING
52. The applicant shall provide landscape improvements in the perimeter setback areas along
Jefferson Street and S.R. 111.
53. Landscape and irrigation plans for landscaped lots, landscape setback areas, medians, and
retention basins shall be prepared by a licensed landscape architect.
Landscape and irrigation plans shall be approved by the Community Development Department.
Landscape and irrigation construction plans shall be submitted to the Public Works Department
for review and approval by the City Engineer. The plans are not approved for construction
until they have been approved and signed by the City Engineer, the Coachella Valley Water
District, and the Riverside County Agricultural Commissioner.
54. Slopes shall not exceed 5: I within public rights of way and 3:1 in landscape areas outside the
right of way.
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55. Landscape areas shall have permanent irrigation improvements meeting the requirements of the
City Engineer. Use of lawn shall be minimized with no lawn or spray irrigation within 5-feet
of curbs along public streets.
56. The applicant shall ensure that landscaping plans and utility plans are coordinated to provide
visual screening of above -ground utility structures.
57. Parking lot shading as required by Municipal Code shall be provided. Number and location of
trees shown on submitted landscape plan does not constitute final approval. Plans showing
compliance with shading requirements shall be submitted prior to issuance of a building permit
to verify compliance.
58. Landscape improvements adjacent to Highway I I I and Jefferson Street adjacent to the service
station site shall be installed as a part of the Home Depot improvements.
59. Landscape materials shall be maintained as planted in perpetuity. Any dead or missing
landscaping shall be replaced within 30 days.
60. Landscaping within the shopping center (Phase 1 and Phase 2) shall be commonly maintained
under a single maintenance contract. Prior to issuance of a building permit for Phase 2, a
common area maintenance association or other similar body shall be established to insure
compliance with this requirement. Required agreement or CC & R's shall be reviewed for this
purpose by the Community Development Department prior to issuance of a building permit.
61. Prior to issuances of any building permits, the applicant shall submit to the Community
Development Department for review and approval a plan (or plans) showing the following:
a. Landscaping, including plant types, sizes, spacing, locations, and irrigation system for all
landscape areas. Desert or native plant species and drought resistant planting materials
shall be incorporated into the landscape plan.
Location and design detail of any proposed and/or required walls.
C. All 36" box trees shall be a minimum of 4" in diameter as measured 12" from grade.
d. All 24" box trees shall be a minimum of 2-1/2" to 3" in diameter as measured 6" from
grade.
e. The 36" box trees proposed along the north property line shall be 25' on center.
The north east comer landscaping shall not exceed 30" in height within the line of sight.
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62. Screening of parking lot surface shall be provided from all adjacent streets through use of
berming, landscaping and/or short decorative walls, except the driveway view corridors.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
63. The applicant shall employ construction quality -assurance measures which meet the approval
of the City Engineer.
64. The applicant shall employ or retain California registered civil engineers, geotechnical
engineers, or surveyors, as appropriate, who will provide, or have their agents provide,
sufficient supervision and verification of the construction to be able to furnish and sign accurate
record drawings.
65. Upon completion of construction, the applicant shall furnish the City reproducible record
drawings of all plans which were signed by the City Engineer. Each sheet of the drawings shall
have the words "Record Drawings," "As -Built" or "As -Constructed" clearly marked on each
sheet and be stamped and signed by the engineer or surveyor certifying to the accuracy of the
drawings. The applicant shall revise the improvement plan computer files previously submitted
to the City to reflect the as -constructed condition.
FEES AND DEPOSITS
66. The applicant shall pay all deposits and fees required by the City for plan checking and
construction inspection. Deposit and fee amounts shall be those in effect when the applicant
makes application for plan checking and permits.
FIRE MARSHAL
67, Provide or show there exists a water system capable of delivering 3000 gpm for a 2 hour
duration at 20 psi residual operating pressure which must be available before any combustible
material is placed on thejob site. Fire flow is based on type V-1 HR construction and building
being equipped with automatic fire sprinklers.
68. A combination of on -site and off -site Super fire hydrants, on a looped system (6" x 4" x 2-1/2")
will be located not less than 25' or more than 165' from any portion of the buildings as
measured along approved vehicular travel ways. The required fire flow shall be available from
any adjacent hydrants in the system.
69. Blue retro-reflective pavement markets shall be mounted on private streets, public streets and
driveways to indicate location of fire hydrants. Prior to installation, placement of markers must
be approved by the Riverside County Fire Department.
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70. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, applicant/developer shall furnish one blue line copy
of the water system plans to the Fire Department for review. Plans shall conform to the fire
hydrant types, location and spacing, and the system shall meet the fire flow requirements. Plans
must be signed by a registered Civil Engineer and the local water company with the following
certification: "I certify that the design of the water system is in accordance with the
requirements prescribed by the Riverside County Fire Department'.
71. Install a complete fire sprinkler system per NFPA 13. The post indicator valve and fire
department connection shall be located to the front within 50' of a hydrant, and a minimum of
25' from the building.
72. If the building is used for high piled/rack storage, the building construction and fire sprinkler
system must meet NFPA 231C and Article 81 of the 1994 UFC.
73. Install a manual pull, smoke detection and voice evacuation fire alarm system as required by
the Uniform Building Code/Riverside County Fire Department and National Fire Protection
Association Standards 72.
74. Install panic hardware exit signs as per Chapter 10 of the Uniform Building Code.
75. Install portable fire extinguishers per NFPA, Pamphlet 410, but not less than 2AI OBC in rating.
Contact certified extinguisher company for proper placement of equipment.
Buildings/facilities
76. Install Knox Key Lock boxes, Models 4400, 3200 or 1300, mounted per recommended
standard of the Knox Company. Plans must be submitted to the Fire Department for approval
of mounting location/position and operating standards. Special forms are available from this
office for the ordering of the Key Switch, this form must be authorized and signed by this office
for the correctly coded system to be purchased.
77. If the building/facility is protected with a fire alarm system or burglar alarm system, the lock
boxes will require "tamper" monitoring.
78. If the facility requires Hazardous Materials Reporting (Material Safety Data sheets) the Knox
Haz Mat Data and Key Storage Cabinet, Model 1220 or 1300 with tamper switches shall be
used.
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED
SPECIFIC, PLAN 96-027
AUGUST 13, 1996
79. Final conditions will be addressed when building plans are reviewed. A plan check fee must
be paid to the Fire Department at the time building plans are submitted.
All questions regarding the meaning of these conditions should be referred to the Fire
Department Planning and Engineering staff at (619) 863-8886.
ARCHITECTURAL REQUIREMENTS
80. Prior to issuance of building permit for Home Depot, the building elevation shall be modified
as follows:
A. All metal roll up doors and the overhead metal canopy over the loading dock area shall
be painted to match the adjacent building wall.
B. The color of the rib metal canopy within the outdoor garden center shall be paint to
match the adjacent walls.
C. The rear of all parapet walls and tower structures higher than 32 feet from finished grade
shall be painted with the same color on the exterior of the building.
81. Prior to issuance of a sign permit, the sign plan shall be modified as follows:
A. All orange background used in the cabinet signs shall be opaque.
B. The "nursery" and "Lumber yard" signs shall both be of the same type of construction
(i.e., cabinet or individual channel letters).
C. The Jefferson Street monument sign shall be eight feet high and six feet in length.
D. "Indoor" and "yard" shall be deleted from the sign "Indoor Lumber yard".
MISCELLANEOUS
82. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall submit a Transportation Demand
Management Plan (TDM Plan) to the Public Works and Community Development
Departments. The Plan shall address capital improvement and operational standards as
established in the City's TDM Ordinance. Any transit related improvements required by the
Sunline Transit Agency as a condition to development will not constitute compliance with the
plan submittal requirement.
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED
SPECIFIC PLAN 90.027
AUGUST 13, 1996
83. An easement shall be granted to the City at the northwest intersection of Highway 11 I and
Jefferson Street. Said easement shall be for the purpose of installing the City "Entry Sign".
Specific location and size of easement shall be approved by the City and recorded prior to final
occupancy of the Home Depot.
84. The applicant shall submit empirical documentation to adequately quantify and address the air
quality and circulation impacts associated with the circulation layout as it relates to the impact
from the entire site. The documentation shall address both staffs redesign requirements to
modify the site plan to show a continuous drive aisle from the middle driveway on Jefferson
Street through the first two long double rows of parking and the configuration as currently
proposed, and shall quantify any air quality benefits associated with either alternative. The final
parking lot layout shall be determined by the Community Development Director, based upon
the findings contained in and submitted as documentation, prior to an site development permits
being issued for any portion of the site, including grading or site clearing requests.
85. The Phase H site plan is a conceptual design only. The final site plan shall require review and
approval under a Site Development Permit by the Planning Commission per Section 9.210.010
of the Zoning Code.
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