PCRES 2008-010PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2008-010
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR THE EXPANSION OF AN
EXISTING MAINTENANCE YARD FACILITY
CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2007-894
APPLICANT: THE QUARRY AT LA QUINTA
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 25T" day of March 2008, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider the
request of THE QUARRY AT LA QUINTA to approve the expansion of an existing
maintenance facility, including five attached maintenance storage and accessory
buildings totaling 12,020 square feet, material storage bins, a relocated covered and
contained above -ground fuel island, covered and contained wash racks, and covered
parking, located between Tom Fazio Lane and Cahuilla Park Road, west of Jefferson
Street, more particularly described as:
LOT 67 OF TRACT 27728 AND PARCEL 1 OF TRACT 28650
WHEREAS, said Site Development Permit has complied with the
requirements of "The Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of
1970" as amended (Resolution 83-68) in that the La Quinta Planning Department has
determined that this project is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section
15332 (Class 32) of the California Environmental Quality Act in that the proposed
project is within a previously developed site of less than five acres, would not result in
any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality in that the
proposed project improves the existing site conditions and is consistent with The
Retreat at the Quarry Specific Plan 98-032, General Plan policies, and Zoning
regulations; and
WHEREAS, said Site Development Permit includes improvements to the
existing fuel island and wash racks, provides additional screening of the facility in the
form of a raised wall and additional landscaping, and provides additional covered
parking; and
WHEREAS, the Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee, did on
the 2"d day of January, 2008, at a regular meeting, recommended approval of the
development plans, subject to conditions; and,
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Site Development Permit 2007-894
Quarry Maintenance Facility
Recommended: March 25, 2008
WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering all
testimony and arguments, if any, or all interested persons wanting to be heard, said
Planning Commission did find the following facts and reasons to justify approval of
said Site Development Permit:
1. The existing and expanded portions of the maintenance yard, storage buildings,
parking areas, and landscaping are consistent with the land uses identified in the
General Plan and The Retreat at the Quarry Specific Plan 98-032 in that they
service the surrounding country club, golf course, and residential community.
2. The existing and expanded portions of the maintenance yard are an accessory
use to the existing golf course, country club, and residential neighborhood and
are in accord with the applicable provisions of the City's Zoning Code.
3. The overall layout is consistent and compatible with the surrounding
development, previously approved and constructed phases of the Quarry at La
Quinta, and is in accord with the quality of design prevalent in the City. The
maintenance buildings, parking lot, storage areas, and driveway access are
suitably designed to accommodate the expanded level of use, improve the
current site conditions, and conform to the established standards of the Quarry
at La Quinta.
4. The site design of the project, including but not limited to project entries,
interior circulation, fire access, covered fuel storage and wash racks with
containment facilities, screening of buildings and equipment, exterior lighting,
stormwater retention, and other site design elements have been designed to
enhance and improve the existing site conditions and are compatible with the
existing portions of the Quarry at La Quinta, surrounding developments, and
with the quality of design prevalent in the City.
5. Project landscaping, including but not limited to the arrangement, variety, size,
color, texture, foliage, and coverage of water -efficient plant materials, with
conditions, has been designed so as to provide relief, complement walls and
buildings, screen undesirable views from the maintenance yard, provide a
harmonious transition between the project and adjacent residential and
recreational land uses, and provide an overall unifying influence to enhance the
visual continuity of the project.
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Planning Commission Resolution 2008-010
Site Development Permit 2007-894
Quarry Maintenance Facility
Recommended: March 25, 2008
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the
City of La Quinta, California, as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and constitute the findings of the Planning
Commission in this case;
2. That it does hereby approve Site Development Permit 2007-894 for the reasons
set forth in this Resolution, subject to the Conditions, attached hereto;
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La
Quinta City Planning Commission, held on the 25" day of March, 2008, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioner Barrows, Engle, Quill, and Wilkinson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Chairman Alderson
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
LES
of La Quinta, California
a "
ED ALDERSON, Chairman
City of La Quinta, California
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL — FINAL
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2007-894
QUARRY MAINTENANCE YARD
MARCH 25, 2008
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. This Site Development Permit shall comply with the requirements of the La
Quinta Municipal Code, Specific Plan 98-032, Plot Plan 93-504, and Tentative
Tract Map No's. 27728 and 28650.
The City of La Quinta's Municipal Code can be accessed on the City's Web Site
at www.la-guinta.org.
3. This Site Development Permit is valid for two years from the March 25, 2008
date of approval, expiring on March 25, 2010 unless an extension is applied for
and granted by the Planning Commission pursuant to Section 9.200.080 of the
La Quinta Municipal Code.
4. 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:
• Fire Marshal
• Public Works Department (Grading Permit, Green Sheet (Public Works
Clearance) for Building Permits, Improvement Permit)
• Planning Department
• Riverside Co. Environmental Health Department
• Coachella Valley Unified School District
• Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD)
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• Imperial Irrigation District (IID)
• California Water Quality Control Board (CWQCB)
• SunLine Transit Agency
• South Coast Air Quality Management District Coachella Valley
When applicable, the applicant is responsible for all requirements of the permits
and/or clearances from the above listed agencies. When the requirements
include approval of improvement plans, the applicant shall furnish proof of such
approvals when submitting those improvements plans for City approval.
PROPERTY RIGHTS
5. 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.
6. As the proposed Site Development Permit does not access or abut any City of
La Quinta public streets, no City of La Quinta public street right-of-way offers
for dedication are required for this development.
However, access to Cahuilla Park Road as per the previously approved Plot Plan
93-504 exists and therefore, any requirements from the abutting land owner
shall be applicable. Direct vehicular access to Cahuilla Park Road is restricted to
the existing gated access by the approved Plot Plan 93-504 per Plan Set
No.(PSN) 93049.
7. No private street right-of-way offers for dedication are required for this
development.
8. 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, or other encroachments will
occur.
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STREET AND TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS
9. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of Sections 13.24.060 (Street
Improvements) and 13.24.070 (Street Design - Generally).
10. The applicant shall construct the following street improvements to conform with
the General Plan street type noted in parentheses.
A. OFF -SITE STREETS
1) As the proposed project does not access or abut any City public
streets, no City public street widening is required for this
development.
However, access to Cahuilla Park Road per the previously
approved Plot Plan 93-504 exists and therefore, any requirements
from the abutting land owner shall be applicable. Direct vehicular
access to Cahuilla Park Road is restricted to the existing gated
access per the approved Plot Plan 93-504 per Plan Set No. 93049.
B. PRIVATE STREETS
1) Tom Fazio Lane North. No additional street widening is required for
this Site Development Permit.
11. 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.
PARKING LOTS and ACCESS POINTS
12. 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.
B. Cross slopes should be a maximum of 2% where ADA accessibility is
required including accessibility routes between buildings.
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C. Building access points shall be shown on the Precise Grading Plans to
better evaluate ADA accessibility issues.
D. Parking stall lengths shall be according to LQMC Chapter 9.150 and be a
minimum of 17 feet in length with a 2-foot overhang for standard parking
stalls and 18 feet with a 2-foot overhang for handicapped parking stall or
as approved by the City Engineer. One van accessible handicapped
parking stall is required per 8 handicapped parking stalls.
E. Drive aisles between parking stalls shall be a minimum of 26 feet with
access drive aisles to Public Streets a minimum of 30 feet as shown on
the Site Development Plan site plan or as approved by the City Engineer.
13. General access points and turning movements of traffic to on site private streets
are limited to the existing driveway to Tom Fazio Lane North as approved for
Plot Plan 93-504 per PSN 93049 and these conditions of approval. The
applicant shall submit exhibits that demonstrate the adequacy of the proposed
design for larger truck and emergency response vehicles to access the proposed
southeast expansion area and as approved by the City Engineer and the Fire
Marshal.
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:
Parking Lot & Aisles (Low Traffic) 3.0" a.c./4.5" 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
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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.
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.
PROVEMENT PLANS
As used throughout these Conditions of Approval, professional titles such as
"engineer," "surveyor," and "architect," refer to persons currently certified or licensed
to practice their respective professions in the State of California.
17. 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 Section 13.24.040 (Improvement Plans), LQMC.
18. The following improvement plans shall be prepared and submitted for review
and approval by the Public Works Department. A separate set of 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 Precise Grading Plan 1 " = 20'
Horizontal
B. PM1O Plan 1" = 40' Horizontal
NOTE: A through B to be submitted concurrently.
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.
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"Precise Grading" plans shall normally include all on -site surface improvements
including but not necessarily limited to finish grades for curbs & gutters,
building floor elevations, parking lot improvements and ADA requirements,
retaining and perimeter walls, etc. ADA accessibility to public streets, adjacent
buildings and existing handicap parking shall be shown on the Precise Grading
Plans at a scale to be determined by the Public Works Department.
19. The City maintains standard plans, detail sheets and/or construction notes for
elements of construction which can be accessed via the "Plans, Notes and
Design Guidance" section of the Public Works Department at the City website
(www.la-quinta.org). Please navigate to the Public Works Department home
page and look for the Standard Drawings hyperlink.
20. The applicant shall furnish a complete set of the mylars of all approved
improvement plans on a storage media acceptable to the City Engineer.
21. 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," "As -Built" or "As -
Constructed" 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 during the construction phase of the project so that the EOR. can
make site visits in support of preparing As Built drawings. However, if
subsequent approved revisions have been approved by the City Engineer and
reflect said "As -Built' conditions, the Engineer Of Record may submit a letter
attesting to said fact to the City Engineer in lieu of As -Built mylars submittal.
PRECISE GRADING
22. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of Section 13.24.050 (Grading
Improvements), LQMC.
23. 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.
24. To obtain an approved grading permit, the applicant shall submit and obtain
approval of all of the following:
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A. A grading plan prepared by a qualified engineer or architect,
B. A preliminary geotechnical ("soils") report prepared by a qualified
engineer,
C. A Fugitive Dust Control Plan prepared in accordance with Chapter 6.16,
(Fugitive Dust Control), LQMC, and
D. A Best Management Practices report prepared in accordance with
Sections 8.70.010 and 13.24.170 (NPDES stormwater discharge permit
and Storm Management and Discharge Controls), LQMC.
All grading shall conform to the recommendations contained in the Preliminary
Soils Report, and shall be certified as being adequate by a soils engineer, or by
an engineering geologist.
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 as submitted with its application for a grading permit.
25. 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
Plan.
26. 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 (0.5') from the elevations
shown on the Preliminary Grading Plan submitted with this Site Development
Permit, the applicant shall submit the proposed grading changes to the City
Staff for a substantial conformance finding review.
27. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for any building lot, the applicant shall
provide a pad elevation and geotechnical certification stamped and signed by a
qualified engineer or surveyor, as applicable.
DRAINAGE
28. 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
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Systems and Engineering Bulletin No. 06-015 - Underground Retention Basin
Design Requirements or as approved by the City Engineer. 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.
29. 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. The applicant and/or his design professional shall design and
install a Maxwell IV or equal drywell system designed with geotechnical
information for the site as required and approved by the City Engineer.
Additionally, the applicant shall reconstruct any existing drywell or inlet
accordingly.
30. In design of retention facilities, the maximum percolation rate shall be two
inches per hour. The percolation rate will be considered to be zero unless the
applicant provides site specific data indicating otherwise and as approved by the
City Engineer.
31. 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.
32. The design of the development shall not cause any increase in flood boundaries,
levels or frequencies in any area outside the development.
33. The development shall be graded to permit storm flow in excess of retention
capacity to flow out of the development through a designated overflow and into
the historic drainage relief route.
UTILITIES
34, The applicant shall comply with the provisions of Section 13.24.1 10 (Utilities),
LQMC.
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35. The applicant shall obtain the approval of the City Engineer for the location of 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.
36. 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.
MAINTENANCE
37. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of Section 13.24.160
(Maintenance), LQMC.
38. The applicant shall make provisions for the continuous and perpetual
maintenance of all private on -site improvements, perimeter landscaping, access
drives, and sidewalks.
39. As a condition of this Site Development Permit, the applicant shall perform
weekly street sweeping maintenance within the existing and proposed
Maintenance Facility pavement area and Tom Fazio North abutting the
Maintenance Facility to within 200 feet of the driveway access to Tom Fazio
North.
FEES AND DEPOSITS
40. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of Section 13.24.180 (Fees and
Deposits), LQMC. 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.
CONSTRUCTION
41. All trash enclosures, block walls, and materials storage bins shall be painted a
color consistent with the buildings. The perimeter wall along Cahuilla Park Road
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shall be repainted.
42. The Planning Commission permits the applicant's request to maintain the
existing block wall along Tom Fazio Lane at 4 feet in height, when measured
from the street side. The Planning Commission discussed this item during their
March 25, 2008 public hearing and suggested this wall be raised to a 6 foot
height.
43. The sight -obstructing entry gate shall be painted to match the adjacent wall.
LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION
44. The applicant shall comply with Sections 9.60.240 (Landscaping), 13.24.130
(Landscaping Setbacks), & 13.24.140 (Landscaping Plans), LQMC.
45. The applicant shall provide landscaping in the required setbacks, retention
basins, common lots, and perimeter areas.
46. Landscape and irrigation plans for landscaped lots and setbacks, medians,
retention basins, and parks shall be signed and stamped by a licensed landscape
architect.
47. Final landscaping and irrigation plans shall be prepared by a licensed landscape
professional, shall be reviewed by the ALRC and Public Works Director, and
approved by the Planning Director prior to issuance of the first building permit.
An application for Final Landscape Plan Check shall be submitted to the Planning
Department for final landscape plan review. Said plans shall include all
landscaping associated with this project, including perimeter landscaping, and
be in compliance with Chapter 8.13 (Water Efficient Landscaping) of the
Municipal Code and the Coachella Valley Water District's Landscaping and
Irrigation Design Ordinance. The landscape and irrigation plans shall be approved
by the Coachella Valley Water District and Riverside County Agriculture
Commissioner prior to submittal of the final plans to the Planning Department.
Landscape areas shall have permanent irrigation improvements meeting the
requirements of the Planning Director.
Note: Final landscaping plans are not approved for construction until approved
and signed by the Planning Director.
48. The applicant or his agent has the responsibility for proper sight distance
requirements per guidelines in the AASHTO "A Policy on Geometric Design of
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Highways and Streets, 51h Edition" or latest, in the design and/or installation of
all landscaping and appurtenances abutting and within the private and public
street right-of-way.
49. All landscaping used for screening purposes shall consist of larger specimens
having significant foliage.
50. Mechanical equipment shall be screened by a wall, landscaping with significant
foliage, or combination of the two, of a sufficient height and/or density to fully
screen such equipment.
51. The applicant shall work with staff to provide a natural -looking erosion -resistant
groundcover and provide updated and enhanced screening landscaping for the
entire maintenance yard perimeter along Cahuilla Park Road and Tom Fazio
Lane. The applicant shall remove the Oleanders and replace them with native
plant species compatible with the surrounding landscaping. The applicant shall
provide staff with a revised conceptual landscaping plan for review prior to
formal submittal of the Final Landscaping Plans.
52. Should any landscaping utilized for screening purposes be deemed insufficient
by the Planning Director following an initial period of growth, the applicant shall
replace or provide additional landscaping with significant foliage.
OUTDOOR LIGHTING
53. Exterior lighting shall comply with Section 9.100.150 (Outdoor Lighting) of the
La Quinta Municipal Code.
54. All lighting fixtures shall be fitted with a visor or shield to reflect lighting away
from adjacent residences and the street. Final outdoor lighting design shall be
reviewed and approved by the Planning Director.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
55. Provide or show there exists a water system capable of delivering a fire flow
1500 gallons per minute for a two hours duration at 20 psi residual operating
pressure, which must be available before any combustible material is placed on
the construction site.
56. Approved accessible on -site Super fire hydrants shall be located not to exceed
330 feet apart in any direction and within any portion of the facility or of an
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exterior wall of the first story of the building is located more than 150 feet from
fire apparatus as measured by an approved route around the complex, exterior
of the facility or building, and no portion of a building further than 165 feet from
a fire hydrant. Fire hydrants shall provide the required fire flow.
57. 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.
58. 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.
59. The Applicant/Developer shall mount blue dot retro-reflectors pavement markers
on private streets, public streets and driveways to indicated location of the fire
hydrant. It should be 8 inches from centerline to the side that the fire hydrant is
on, to identify fire hydrant locations.
60. 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 80 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
weather driving capabilities.
61. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet in length shall be
provided with approved provision for the turn around capabilities of fire
apparatus.
62. Driveway loops, fire apparatus access lanes and entrance curb radius should be
designed to adequately allow access of emergency fire vehicles. The applicant
or developer shall include in the building plans the required fire lanes and include
the appropriate lane printing and/or signs.
63. An approved Fire Department access key lock box (Minimum Knox Box 3200
series model) shall be installed next to the approved Fire Department access
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door to the building. If the buildings are protected with an alarm system, the
lock box shall be required to have tampered monitoring. Required order forms
and installation standards may be obtain at the Fire Department.
64. 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.
65. Install a complete commercial fire sprinkler system (per NFPA 13 2002 Edition).
Fire sprinkler system(s) with pipe sizes in excess of 4" in diameter will require
the project Structural Engineer to certify with a "wet signature", that the
structural system is designed to support the seismic and gravity loads to
support the additional weight of the sprinkler system. All fire sprinkler risers
shall be protected from any physical damage. The PIV and FCD shall be located
to the front, within 25 to 50 feet of hydrant, and a minimum of 25 feet from
the building(s). Sprinkler riser room must have indicating exterior and/or interior
door signs. A C-16 licensed contactor must submit plans, along with current
$307.00 deposit based fee, to the Fire Department for review and approval prior
to installation. Guideline handouts are available for the Fire Department.
66. Install an alarm monitoring system for fire sprinkler system(s) with 100 or more
heads (20 or more in Group I, Division 1.1 and 1.2 occupancies). Valve
monitoring, water -flow alarm and trouble signals shall be automatically
transmitted to an approved central station, remote station or proprietary
monitoring station in accordance with 2001 CBC, Sec. 904.3.1. An approved
audible sprinkler flow alarm shall be provided on the exterior in an approved
location and also in the interior in a normally occupied location. A C-10 licensed
contractor must submit plans designed in accordance with NFPA 72, 2002
Edition, along with the current $192.00 deposit based fee, to the Fire
Department for review and approval prior to installation. Guideline handouts are
available from the Fire Department.
67. Install a portable fire extinguisher, with a minimum rating of 2A-106C, for every
3,000 sq. ft. and/or 75 feet of travel distance. Fire extinguishers shall be
mounted 3.5 to 5 ft above finished floor, measured to the top of the
extinguisher. Where not readily visible, signs shall be posted above all
extinguishers to indicate their locations. Extinguishers must have current CSFM
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service tags affixed.
68. No hazardous materials shall be stored and/or used within the building, which
exceeds quantities listed in UBC Table 3-D and 3-E. No class I, If or IIIA of
combustible/flammable liquid shall be used in any amount in the building.
69. Exit designs, exit signs, door hardware, exit markers, exit doors, and exit path
marking shall be installed per the 2001 California Building Code.
70. Electrical room doors if applicable shall be posted "ELECTRICAL ROOM" on
outside of door.
71. Access shall be provided to all mechanical equipment located on the roof as
required be the Mechanical Code.
72. Air handling systems supplying air in excess of 2000 cubic feet per minute to
enclosed spaces within buildings shall be equipped with an automatic shutoff.
Ref CMC 609.0
73. Gate(s) shall be automatic or manual operated. Install Knox key operated
switches, series KS-2P with dust cover, mounted per recommended standard of
the Knox Company. Building plans shall include mounting location/position and
operating standards for Fire Department approval. Special forms are available
from the Fire Department office for ordering the Key Switch.
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