PCRES 2007-045PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2007-045
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA APPROVING BUILDING
ELEVATION, SITE, AND LANDSCAPE PLANS FOR SITE
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2007-892 FOR A 7,000 SQUARE
FOOT RESTAURANT LOCATED SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 111
AND WEST OF DEPOT DRIVE
CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2007-892
APPLICANT: TARLOS AND ASSOCIATES
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the, 131" day of November, 2007 hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to review
the application for Site Development Permit 2007-892, which includes building
elevations, site, and landscape plans for a 7,000 square foot restaurant; generally
located south of Highway 1 1 1 and west of Depot Drive, more particularly described
as:
APN: 660-020-035
WHEREAS, the Architectural and Landscaping Review Committee (ALRC)
of the City of La Quinta, California did on the 24`h of October, 2007 hold a public
meeting to review building elevations, site and landscape plans for a 7,000 square foot
restaurant and unanimously recommended approval; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Department determined that the request has
been previously assessed in conjunction with Environmental Impact Report 2005-539
prepared for Specific Plan 2005-075 and Tentative Parcel Map 33960, which was
certified on January 4, 2006. No changes in circumstances or conditions are proposed
which would trigger the preparation of subsequent analysis pursuant to Public
Resources Code 21 166 since this project implements Specific Plan 2005-075; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Department published the public hearing notice in
the Desert Sun newspaper on the 2nd day of November, 2007, as prescribed by the
Municipal Code. Public hearing notices were also mailed to all property owners within
500 feet of the site; and
WHEREAS, at said public hearing, the Project materials, staff report, staff
presentation, the applicant's presentation, and the testimony and materials submitted
by interested persons during the public hearing, did establish the following facts which
support a recommendation for approval of Site Development Permit 2007-892:
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1. Consistency with the General Plan: The proposed restaurant building is
consistent with the City's General Plan in that the project site is designated
Regional Commercial (RC). The project is consistent with the goals, policies and
intent of the La Quinta General Plan Land Use Element (Chapter 2).
2. Consistency with the Specific Plan: The proposed project is consistent with the
goals and objectives of the Komar Desert Center Specific Plan 2005-075, in
that the project design feature including building heights, complies with the
development standards and design guidelines.
3. Consistency with the Zoning Code: The proposed project is consistent with the
Regional Commercial (RC) Zoning District, in that the project meets the
development standards including, but not limited to, setbacks, architecture,
building mass, exterior lighting, parking, circulation, open space and
landscaping. The proposed buildings are consistent with the City's Zoning Code
in that the development standards and criteria contained in the Komar Desert
Center Specific Plan 2005-075 supplements, replaces, or are consistent with
those in the City's Zoning Code.
4. Site Design: The site design of the proposed project including, but not limited
to, project entries, interior circulation, pedestrian access, pedestrian amenities,
screening of equipment, trash enclosures, exterior lighting, and other site design
elements such as scale, mass, appearance, solar exposure, and amount of
landscaping are compatible with the quality of design prevalent in the City and
compatible with development in the area.
5. Landscape Design: The landscaping for the proposed project, including but not
limited to, the location, type, size, color, texture, and coverage of plant
materials, has been designed to provide visual relief, complement the buildings,
and provide an overall unifying influence to enhance the visual continuity of the
project. The proposed landscaping is compatible with the surrounding area in
that the variety of water -efficient and drought tolerant plants, trees, and shrubs,
provide an aesthetically pleasing and well functioning use of landscaping space.
The landscape design of the proposed project, as conditioned, complements the
building and the surrounding commercial area in that it enhances the aesthetic
and visual quality of the area and uses a high quality of desert appropriate
materials.
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6. Architectural Design: The architectural design of the proposed building,
including, but not limited to, architectural style, scale, building mass, materials,
colors, architectural details, roof style, and other architectural elements, are
compatible with surrounding development and quality of design prevalent in the
City. The architectural design of the project, as conditioned, is compatible with
surrounding commercial buildings and development in the general vicinity in that
it is similar in scale; the building materials provided are a durable, aesthetically
pleasing, and low maintenance, with a blend of surfaces and textures.
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
Commission in this case;
2. That it does approve Site Development Permit 2007-892 for the reasons set
forth in this Resolution and subject to the conditions attached hereto;
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City of
La Quinta Planning Commission, held on this the 13" day of November, 2007, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Barrows, Engle, Quill, Wilkinson, and Chairman Alderson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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ED ALDERSON, Chairman
City of La Quinta, California
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ATTEST:
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2007-45
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL- FINAL
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2007-892
TARLOS AND ASSOCIATES (SOUPLANTATION)
NOVEMBER 13, 2007
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 and standards
of Government Code § § 66410 through 66499.58 (the "Subdivision Map Act"),
and Chapter 13 of the La Quinta Municipal Code ("LQMC"). All Conditions of
Approval for Site Development Permit 2006-874 for the Komar Development
shall apply to this Site Development Permit.
The City of La Quinta's Municipal Code can be accessed on the City's Web Site
at www.la-quinta.org.
3. This Site Development Permit is valid for two years, 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. Site Development Permit 2007-892 shall comply with all applicable conditions
and/or mitigation measures for the following approvals:
• Komar Desert Center Specific Plan 05-075
• Tentative Parcel Map 33960
• Environmental Assessment 05-539
5. 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):
• Fire Marshal
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• Public Works Department (Grading Permit, Green Sheet (Public Works
Clearance) for Building Permits, Improvement Permit)
• Planning 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)
• SunLine Transit Agency
• South Coast Air Quality Management District Coachella Valley
• Caltrans
The applicant is responsible for all requirements of the permits and/or clearances
from the above listed agencies, if applicable. When the requirements include
approval of improvement plans, the applicant shall furnish proof of such
approvals when submitting those improvements plans for City approval.
6. The applicant shall comply with applicable provisions of the City's NPDES
stormwater discharge permit, Sections 8.70.010 et seq. (Stormwater
Management and Discharge Controls), and 13.24.170 (Clean Air/Clean Water),
LQMC; Riverside County Ordinance No. 457; and the State Water Resources
Control Board's Order No. 99-08-DWQ.
7. Permits issued under this approval shall be subject to the provisions of the
Infrastructure Fee Program and Development Impact Fee program in effect at
the time of issuance of building permit(s).
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
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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. Direct vehicular access to Highway 1 1 1 from lots with frontage along Highway
111 is restricted, except for those access points identified on Parcel Map No.
33960, or as otherwise conditioned in these conditions of approval.
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, or other encroachments will
occur.
11. The applicant shall provide reciprocal access easements necessary for the
adjoining parcel(s) for access to proposed parking and access drive associated
with this Site Development Permit. Additionally, the applicant shall enter into a
maintenance agreement with Costco and/or other parcel owners/occupants for
the perpetual maintenance of the parking areas, drive aisles and drainage system
within Parcel Map No. 33960.
HARDSCAPE ACCESS TO PARKING LOTS
12. The precise grading design for this Site Development Permit shall conform to the
approved Site Development Permit 2006-874 and shall conform to LQMC
Chapter 9.150 (Parking). In particular, the following are conditioned with the
approval of this Site Development Permit.
A. Accessibility routes to public streets and adjacent development shall be
shown on the Precise Grading Plan.
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.
13. ADA accessibility route to public streets and other features shown on the
approved construction plans, may require additional street widths and other
improvements as may be determined by the City Engineer.
14. Improvements shall include appurtenances such as signs, markings and other
devices, and sidewalks.
15. 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 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," refer to persons currently certified or licensed
to practice their respective professions in the State of California.
16. 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.
17. 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 " = 40' Horizontal
B. PM 10 Plan 1 " = 40' Horizontal
NOTE: A and B to be submitted concurrently.
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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.
The applicant shall prepare an accessibility assessment on a marked up print of
the building floor plan identifying every building egress and that notes the most
current California Building Code accessibility requirements associated with each
door. The assessment must comply with submittal requirements of the Building
& Safety Department. A copy of the reviewed assessment shall be submitted
to the Engineering Department in conjunction with the Precise Grading Plan
when it is submitted for plan checking.
A "Precise Grading" plan is required to be submitted for approval by the Building
Official and the City Engineer.
"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.
18. The City maintains standard plans, detail sheets and/or construction notes for
elements of construction which can be accessed "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.
19. The applicant shall furnish a complete set of mylars of all approved
improvement plans on a storage media acceptable to the City Engineer.
20. At the completion of construction, and prior to the final acceptance of the
improvements by the City, the applicant shall update the mylars in order to
reflect the as -built conditions.
PRECISE GRADING
21. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of Section 13.24.050 (Grading
Improvements), LQMC.
22. The applicant shall cooperate with the Komar Development in regards to
improvements required of Site Development Permit 2006-874 and this Site
Development Permit.
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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:
A. A precise grading plan prepared by a qualified engineer,
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
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 Precise Grading Plan for this Site Development
Permit shall tie to KOMAR DESERT CENTER (COSTCO REMAINDER) Precise
Grading Plans for SDP 2006-874 (Plan Set Number 07126).
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 three tenths of a foot from the elevations
shown on the approved Site Development Permit site plan, 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 the 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.
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The 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. The data shall be organized by lot number, and listed cumulatively if
submitted at different times.
DRAINAGF
28. Stormwater handling shall conform with the approved hydrology and drainage
report for Tentative Parcel Map No. 33960 and as modified for Site
Development Permit 2006-874 for the Komar Development. 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. 06-01 5 - Underground Retention Basin Design Requirements.
UTILITIES
29. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of Section 13.24.1 10 (Utilities),
LQMC.
30. 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.
31. 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
32. The City will conduct final inspections of habitable buildings only when the
buildings have improved street and (if required) sidewalk access to publicly -
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maintained streets. The improvements shall include required traffic control
devices, and pavement markings.
33. All trash enclosures shall have a color and finish consistent with the building.
34. Any building mounted mechanical equipment shall be fully screened from view
by an architectural feature, wall, or parapet of sufficient height to fully screen
such equipment above its horizontal plane.
35. All building colors and materials shall be consistent with the remainder of the
buildings within Komar Desert Center.
LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION
36. The applicant shall comply with Sections 13.24.130 (Landscaping Setbacks) &
13.24.140 (Landscaping Plans), LQMC.
37. The applicant shall provide landscaping in the required setbacks, retention
basins, common lots and park areas. Measures shall be taken to replace and
repair any landscaping or irrigation equipment which is damaged.
38. Landscape and irrigation plans for landscaped lots and setbacks, medians,
retention basins, and parks shall be signed and stamped by a licensed landscape
architect.
39. 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.
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Note: Final landscaping plans are not approved for construction until approved
and signed by the Planning Director.
40. Landscape areas shall have permanent irrigation improvements meeting the
requirements of the Planning Director. Spray irrigation shall be placed no closer
than 24 inches to curbs along public streets.
41. The applicant or his agent has the responsibility for proper sight distance
requirements per guidelines in the AASHTO "A Policy on Geometric Design of
Highways and Streets, 5t' 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.
42. 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.
43. Tubular -steel "ribbon -type" or other securable, foundation -inset bicycle parking
racks shall be provided, large enough to accommodate at least three bicycles, as
per Section 9.150.060 of the Parking Ordinance. Bicycle racks shall be placed
upon a hard surface in a shaded location out of the way of pedestrian flows.
Final placement shall be approved by the Planning Department.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
44. The applicant shall employ construction quality -assurance measures that meet
with the approval of the City Engineer.
45. The applicant shall employ, or retain, qualified engineers, surveyors, and such
other appropriate professionals as are required to provide the expertise with
which to prepare and sign accurate record drawings, and to provide adequate
construction supervision.
46. The applicant shall arrange for, and bear the cost of, all measurements,
sampling and testing procedures not included in the City's inspection program,
but which may be required by the City, as evidence that the construction
materials and methods employed comply with the plans, specifications and
other applicable regulations.
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47. Upon completion of construction, 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 mylar submittal.
MAINTENANCE
48. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of Section 13.24.160
(Maintenance), LQMC.
49. The applicant shall make provisions for the continuous and perpetual
maintenance of all private on -site improvements, perimeter landscaping, access
drives, and sidewalks.
FEES AND DEPOSITS
50. 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.
51. Permits issued under this approval shall be subject to the provisions of the
Infrastructure Fee Program and Development Impact Fee program in effect at
the time of issuance of building permit(s)•
OUTDOOR LIGHTING
52. Exterior lighting shall comply with Section 9.100.150 (Outdoor Lighting) of the
La Quinta Municipal Code. An exterior lighting plan with manufacturers cut
sheets shall be approved by the Planning Director prior to issuance of first
building permit for project.
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FIRE DEPARTMENT
53. 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.
54. Approved accessible on -site fire hydrants shall be located not to exceed 330
feet apart in any direction and within any portion of the facility or of an 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.
55. 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.
56. 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.
57. 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.
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 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.
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59. 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.
60. An approved Fire Department access key lock box (Minimum Knox Box 3200
series model) shall be installed next to the approved Fire Department access
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.
61. 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.
62. Install a complete commercial fire sprinkler system (per NFPA 13 1999 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.
63. 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
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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, 1999
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.
64. Install a portable fire extinguisher, with a minimum rating of 2A-10BC, 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
service tags affixed.
65. A UL 300 hood/duct fire extinguishing system must be installed over the
cooking equipment. The extinguishing system must automatically shutdown
gas and /or electricity to all cooking appliances upon activation. A C-16
licensed contractor must submit plans, along with the current permit fee, to the
Fire Department for review and approval prior to installation. Alarm system
supervision is only required if the building has an existing fire alarm system.
66. 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, II or IIIA of
combustible/flammable liquid shall be used in any amount in the building.
67. Exit designs, exit signs, door hardware, exit markers, exit doors, and exit path
marking shall be installed per the 2001 California Building Code.
68. Electrical room doors if applicable shall be posted "ELECTRICAL ROOM" on
outside of door.
69. Access shall be provided to all mechanical equipment located on the roof as
required be the Mechanical Code.
70. 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 CIVIC 609.0
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