CC Resolution 2009-094RESOLUTION NO. 2009 - 094
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A ONE-YEAR TIME
EXTENSION OF A SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR A
± 13.79 BOUTIQUE HOTEL SITE (200 UNITS AND 259
KEYS) CONSISTING OF A ±25,000 SQUARE FOOT
PARKING STRUCTURE AND 29 CONDOMINIMUM HOTEL
UNIT BUILDINGS CONTAINING MEETING FACILITY,
RESTAURANT, AND RESORT SPA
CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2007-886
TIME EXTENSION No.1
APPLICANT: LDD SILVERROCK LLC
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, did on the V
day of November 2009, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider the request of
LDD SILVERROCK LLC for approval of a one year extension of time for architectural
and landscaping plans regarding a boutique condominium hotel resort, on property
more particularly described as:
PORTION OF SECTIONS 6 AND 8, T6S, R7E, SBM
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California did, on the 17th
day of July, 2007, adopt Resolution 2007-069, approving Site Development Permit
2007-886, subject to Conditions; and,
WHEREAS, said Site Development Permit has complied with the requirements of
"The Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970." The City
Council certified Environmental Assessments 2002-453 and 2006-568, prepared for
the SilverRock Specific Plan 06-080, which was certified on July 18, 2006, of which
this project is included. No changed circumstances or conditions exist which would
trigger the preparation of a subsequent Environmental Impact Report or environmental
review pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21 166; and,
WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony
and arguments, if any, of all interested persons wanting to be heard, said City Council
did make the following Mandatory Findings to justify approval a one year extension of
said Site Development Permit:
1 . An extension of time is warranted because the findings as noted below can still
be made and apply to this request.
2. No changes have been made to this Site Development Permit from its original
approval and no new or changed environmental considerations exist.
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Site Development Permit 2007-886
Time Extension No.t, Lowe Destination Dev, SilverRock, LLC.
Adopted: November 3, 2009
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3. . The boutique condominium hotel project is consistent with the General Plan and
SilverRock Resort Specific Plan, in that it is a designated tourist commercial use
which is served by the surrounding golf course uses.
4. The project has been designed to be consistent with the applicable provisions of
the City's Zoning Code, or amended as allowed in compliance with SilverRock
Resort Specific Plan 2006-080.
5. The architectural design of the boutique condominium hotel project including,
but not limited to the architectural style, building mass and scale, materials,
colors, architectural details, building heights, roof style, and other architectural
elements are compatible with the surrounding developments, previously
approved and constructed phases of the SilverRock Resort, and with the quality
of design prevalent in the City. The boutique hotel is suitably designed and
conforms to the established theme of the project and overall resort.
6. The site design of the project including, but not limited to project entries,
interior circulation, landscaping, pedestrian access, pedestrian amenities,
screening of equipment, exterior lighting, layout, and similar site design
elements are compatible with the previously approved and constructed phases,
surrounding developments, and with the quality of design prevalent in the City.
7. Project landscaping, including but not limited to the arrangement, variety, size,
color, texture, and coverage of plant materials, with conditions, has been
designed so as to provide relief, complement buildings, visually emphasize
prominent design elements, screen undesirable views, provide a harmonious
transition between adjacent land uses including the golf course, and provide an
overall unifying influence to enhance the visual continuity of the project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La
Quinta, California, as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and constitute the Findings of the City
Council in'this case;
2. That it does hereby approve a one year time extension for Site Development
Permit 2007-886 for the reasons set forth in this Resolution, subject to the
Conditions, attached hereto;
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Site Development Permit 2007-886
Time Extension No.t, Lowe Destination Dev, SilverRock, LLC.
Adopted: November 3, 2009
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta City
Council, held on the 3rd day of November 2009, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Evans, Franklin, Henderson, Sniff, Mayor Adolph
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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ON ADO
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
VERONICA MONTECiNO, City Clerk
City of La Quinta,. California
(CITY SEAL)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Council Resolution 2009-094
She Development Permit 2007-886
Time Extension No.1, Lowe Destination Dev, SilverRock, LLC.
Adopted: November 3, 2009
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CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 2009-094
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2007-886, TIME EXTENSION NO.1
LOWE DESTINATION DEVELOPMENT SILVERROCK, LLC - BOUTIQUE HOTEL
ADOPTED: NOVEMBER 3, 2009
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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"),
Chapter 13 of the La Quinta Municipal Code ("LQMC"), Specific Plan 2006-080,
Tentative Parcel Map No. 33367 and any Disposition and Development
Agreement (DDA) and Development Agreement (DA) entered upon between the
applicant and the La Quinta Redevelopment Agency, a public body, corporate
and politic (See related Conditions of Approval from _the Disposition and
Development Agreement [DDA] and Development Agreerrfent [DAD.
The City of La Quinta's Municipal Code can be accessed on the City's Web Site
at www.la-guinta.org.
3. Site Development Permit 2006-886 shall comply with all applicable'conditions
and/or mitigation measures for the following approvals:
• Environmental Assessments 2002-543 and 2006-568
• Specific Plan 2006-080
• Tentative Parcel Map 33367
• Disposition and Development Agreement
• Development Agreement 2006-012
4. This Site Development Permit time extension is valid for a one year period, to
expire on July 17, 2010, unless an extension is applied for and granted by the
City Council pursuant to Section 9.200.080 of the La Quinta Municipal Code.
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Site Development Permit 2007-886
Time Extension No.1, Lowe Destination Dev, SilverRock, LLC.
Adopted: November 3, 2009
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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:
Riverside County Fire Marshal
• 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)
• South Coast Air Quality Management District Coachella Valley
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.
A project -specific NPDES construction permit must be obtained by the applicant
and who then shall submit a copy of the Regional Water Quality Control Board's
("RWQCB") acknowledgment of the applicant's Notice of Intent ("NOI"), prior to
the issuance of a grading or site construction permit by the City.
6. The applicant shall comply with applicable provisions of the City's NPDES
stormwater discharge permit, LQMC Sections 8.70.010 et seq. (Stormwater
Management and Discharge Controls), and 13.24.170 (Clean Air/Clean Water);
Riverside County Ordinance No. 457; the California Regional Water Quality
Control Board — Colorado River Basin Region Board Order No. R7-2008-0001
and the State Water Resources Control Board's Order No. 99-08-DWQ.
A. For construction activities including clearing, grading or excavation
of land that disturbs one (1) acre or more of land, or that disturbs
less than one (1) acre of land, but which is a part of a construction
project that encompasses more than one (1) acre of land, the
Permitee shall be required to submit a Storm Water Pollution
Protection Plan ("SWPPP").
B. The applicant or design professional can obtain the California
Stormwater Quality Association SWPPP template at
www.calmphandbooks.com for use I their WSPPP preparation.
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Site Development Permit 2007-886
Time Extension No.1, Lowe Destination Dev, SilverRock, LLC.
Adopted: November 3, 2009
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C. The applicant's SWPPP shall be approved by the City Engineer
prior to any on or off -site grading being done in relation to this
project.
D. The applicant's SWPPP shall include provisions for all of the
following Best Management Practices ("BMPs") (LQMC Section
8.70.020 (Definitions)):
1) Temporary Soil Stabilization (erosion control).
2) Temporary Sediment Control.
3) Wind Erosion Control.
4) Tracking Control.
5) Non -Storm Water Management.
6) Waste Management and Materials Pollution Control.
E. All erosion and sediment control BMPs proposed by the applicant
shall be approved by the City Engineer prior to any onsite or offsite
grading, pursuant to this project.
F. The approved SWPPP and BMPs shall remain in effect for the
entire duration of project construction until all improvements are
completed and accepted by the City.
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).
A. Developer shall reimburse the City, within thirty (30) days of presentment
of the invoice, all costs and actual attorney's fees incurred by the City
Attorney to review, negotiate and/or modify any documents or
instruments required by these conditions, if Developer requests that the
City modify or revise any documents or instruments prepared initially by
the City to effect these conditions. This obligation shall be paid in the
time noted above without deduction or offset and Developer's failure to
make such payment shall be a material breach of the Conditions of
Approval.
PROPERTY RIGHTS
8. Prior to issuance of any permit(s), the applicant shall acquire or confer
easements and other property rights necessary for the construction or proper
functioning of the proposed development. Conferred rights shall include
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Time Extension No.1, Lowe Destination Dev, SilverRock, LLC.
Adopted: November 3, 2009
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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. Pursuant to the aforementioned,
the applicant shall submit and execute an "AUTHORIZATION TO REMOVE
GRAFFITI FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY" form located at the Public Works
Department Counter prior to Certificate of Occupancy.
Additionally, pursuant to the approved Tentative Parcel Map, there is a proposed
north/south easement across the center of the Site Development Permit for an
existing 18" lake equalizer line for the perpetual maintenance and reconstruction
and per the approved DDA affecting this Parcel.
9. The applicant shall retain for private use all private street rights -of -way in
conformance with the City's General Plan, Municipal Code, applicable specific
plans, and/or as required by the City Engineer.
The private street rights -of -way to be retained for private use required for this
development include:
A. PRIVATE STREETS
1) Private Streets shall have a 28-foot travel width measured flow
line to flow line where curb and gutter are proposed. Flush curb
street section shall have a full 28 feet of travelable roadway as
approved by the City Engineer and the Fire Department. On -street
parking is prohibited except for designated and striped parking
stalls, and provided there is adequate off-street parking for
residents and visitors, and the applicant establishes provisions for
ongoing enforcement of the parking restriction in the CC&R's. The
CC&R's shall be reviewed by the Engineering Department prior to
recordation.
10. The applicant shall dedicate easement to the City of La Quinta for public and
utility purposes_ and ingress and egress easement for public and emergency
access.
11. Dedications shall include additional widths as necessary for dedicated right and
left turn lanes, bus turnouts, and other features contained in the approved
construction plans.
12. Direct vehicular access to Ahmanson Way is restricted, except for the access
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Time Extension No.t, Lowe Destination Dev, SilverRock, LLC.
Adopted: November 3, 2009
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point identified on Tentative Parcel Map No. 33367, or as otherwise conditioned
in these conditions of approval.
13. Emergency vehicle ingress and egress access shall be provided from Avenue 52
via the existing Secondary Access Road.
14. 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.
15. The applicant shall cause no easement to be granted, or recorded, over any
portion of the subject property between the date of approval of the Tentative
Parcel Map and the date of recording of any Final Map, unless such easement is
approved by the City Engineer.
STREET AND TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS
16. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of Sections 13.24.060 (Street
Improvements), 13.24.070 (Street Design - Generally) & 13.24.100 (Access for
Individual Properties and Development), LQMC for public streets; and Section
13.24.080 (Street Design - Private Streets), where private streets are proposed.
The applicant shall be responsible for completing the roadway improvements
within the site development permit and as required by the approved DDA and
DA, subject to approved coordination by the Public Works Department.
The applicant shall extend improvements beyond the site development permit
boundaries to ensure they safely integrate with existing improvements (e.g.,
grading; traffic control devices and transitions in alignment, elevation or
dimensions of streets and sidewalks).
Entry drives, main interior circulation routes, corner cutbacks, bus turnouts,
dedicated turn lanes and other features shown on the approved construction
plans, may require additional street widths as may be determined by the City
Engineer.
17. 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:
Private Street (Commercial) 3.5" a.c./4.0" c.a.b.
or the approved equivalents of alternate materials.
18. 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.
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Adopted: November 3, 2009
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The submittal shall include test results for all specimens used in the mix design
procedure. For mix designs over six months old, the submittal shall include
recent (less than six months old at the time of construction) aggregate gradation
test results confirming that design gradations can be achieved in current
production. The applicant shall not schedule construction operations until mix
designs are approved.
19. General access points and turning movements of traffic are limited to the
following:
A. Primary Entry (Ahmanson Way): Full turn movements are permitted.
20. Improvements shall include appurtenances such as traffic control signs,
markings and other devices, raised medians if required, street name signs and
sidewalks.
21. 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 AREAS
22. 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.
C. Building access points shall be shown on the Precise Grading Plans to
better evaluate ADA accessibility issues.
Entry drives, main interior circulation routes, corner cutbacks, bus turnouts,
dedicated turn lanes, 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.
23. 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 Stall/Access Aisles (Low Traffic Areas) 3.0" a.c./4.5" c.a.b.
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Site Development Permit 2007-886
Time Extension No. 1, Lowe Destination Dev, SilverRock, LLC.
.Adopted: November 3, 2009
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Parking Stall/Access Aisles (High Traffic) 4.5" a.c./5.5" c.a.b.
Loading Areas 6" P.C.C./4" c.a.b.
IMPROVEMENT PLANS
As used throughout these Conditions of Approval, professional titles such as
"engineer," "surveyor," and "architect," refers to persons currently certified or licensed
to practice their respective professions in the State of California.
24. 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.
25. The following improvement plans shall be prepared and submitted by the
applicant 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 as ply may be required to prepare other
improvement plans not listed here pursuant to improvements required by other
agencies and utility purveyors.
A. On -Site Commercial Precise Grading Plan 1 " = 20' Horizontal
B. PM10 Plan 1" = 40' Horizontal
C. SWPPP 1" = 40' Horizontal
D. On -Site Street Improvements/Signing & Striping/Storm Drain Plan
1 " = 40' Horizontal, 1 "= 4' Vertical
E. WQMP (Plan submitted in Report Form)
NOTE: A through E shall 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.
All On -Site Signing & Striping Plans shall show, at a minimum; Stop Signs, Limit
Lines and Legends, No Parking Signs, Raised Pavement Markers (including Blue
RPMs at fire hydrants) and Street Name Signs per Public Works Standard Plans
and/or as approved by the Engineering Department.
The applicant shall prepare an accessibility assessment on a marked up print of
the building floor plan identifying every building egress and notes the 2001
California Building Code accessibility requirements associated with each door.
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Adopted: November 3, 2009
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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 Site Development Plan
when it is submitted for plan checking.
"Commercial 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.
26. 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.
27. The applicant shall furnish a complete set of the mylars of all approved
improvement plans on a storage media acceptable to the City Engineer pursuant
to Engineering Bulletin #09-01 and/or the latest revision.
Upon completion of construction, and prior to final acceptance of the
improvements by the City, the applicant shall furnish the City with reproducible
record drawings of all improvement plans which were approved by the City.
Each sheet shall be clearly marked "Record Drawing" and shall be stamped and
signed by the engineer or surveyor certifying to the accuracy and completeness
of the drawings. The applicant shall have all approved mylars previously
submitted to the City, revised to reflect the as -built conditions. The applicant
shall employ or retain the Engineer Of Record during the construction phase of
the project so that the FOR can make site visits in support of preparing "Record
Drawing". However, if subsequent approved revisions have been approved by
the City Engineer and reflect said "Record Drawing" conditions, the Engineer Of
Record may submit a letter attesting to said fact to the City Engineer in lieu of
mylar submittal.
28. 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
29. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of Section 13.24.050 (Grading
Improvements), LQMC.
30. 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.
31. To obtain an approved grading permit, the applicant shall submit and obtain
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Time Extension No.1, Lowe Destination Dev. SilverRock, LLC.
Adopted: November 3, 2009
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approval of all of the following:
A. A 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
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.
32. The applicant shall provide sidewalks and golf cart paths for internal circulation
within the Site Development Permit as well as to facilities within Tentative
Parcel Map No. 33367 on the Precise Grading Plan in the plan check process as
required and approved by the City Engineer.
33. 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.
34. Building pad elevations on the rough grading plan submitted for City Engineer's
approval shall conform with pad elevations shown on the tentative parcel map,
unless the pad elevations have other requirements imposed elsewhere in these
Conditions of Approval.
35. 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 approved Tentative Tract Map, the applicant shall submit the
proposed grading changes to the City Staff for a substantial conformance
finding review.
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Time Extension No.1, Lowe Destination Dev, SilverRock, LLC.
Adopted: November 3, 2009
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DRAINAGE
36. Stormwater handling shall conform with the approved hydrology and drainage
report for (the "SilverRock Resort" of the underlying development). Nuisance
water shall be disposed of in an approved manner.
37. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.120
(Drainage), Retention Basin Design Criteria, Engineering Bulletin No. 06-16 —
Hydrology Report with Preliminary Hydraulic Report Criteria for Storm Drain
Systems and Engineering Bulletin No. 06-015 - Underground Retention Basin
Design Requirements. More specifically, stormwater falling on site during the
100 year storm shall be retained within the development, unless otherwise
approved by the City Engineer. The design storm shall be either the 1 hour, 3
hour, 6 hour or 24 hour event producing the greatest total run off.
A. 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.
B. 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.
C. The project shall be designed to accommodate purging and blowoff water
(through underground piping and/or retention facilities) from any on -site
or adjacent well sites granted or dedicated to the local water utility
authority as a requirement for development of this property.
D. No fence or wall shall be constructed around any retention basin unless
approved by the Planning Director and the City Engineer.
E. 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.
F. Stormwater may not be retained in landscaped parkways or landscaped
setback lots. Only incidental storm water (precipitation which directly
falls onto the setback) will be permitted to be retained in the landscape
setback areas. The perimeter setback and parkway areas in the street
right-of-way shall be shaped with berms and mounds, pursuant to LQMC
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Section 9.100.040(B)(7).
G. The design of the development shall not cause any increase in flood
boundaries and levels in any area outside the development.
H. 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.
Storm drainage historically received from adjoining property shall be
received and retained or passed through into the historic downstream
drainage relief route.
J. The applicant shall comply with applicable provisions for post
construction runoff per the City's NPDES stormwater discharge permit,
LQMC Sections 8.70.010 et seq. (Stormwater Management and
Discharge Controls), and 13.24.170 (Clean Air/Clean Water); Riverside
County Ordinance No. 457; and the California Regional Water Quality
Control Board — Colorado River Basin (CRWQCB-CRB) Region Board
Order No. R7-2008-001.
K. For post -construction urban runoff from New Development and
Redevelopment Projects, the applicant shall implement requirements of
the NPDES permit for the design, construction and perpetual operation
and maintenance of BMPs per the approved Water Quality Management
Plan (WQMP) for the project as required by the California Regional Water
Quality Control Board — Colorado River Basin (CRWQCB-CRB) Region
Board Order No. 137-2008-001. The applicant shall document and
establish required association maintenance responsibilities within the
recorded CC&R's.
L. The applicant shall implement the WQMP Design Standards per
(CRWQCB-CRB) Region Board Order No. R7-2008-001 utilizing BMPs
approved by the City Engineer. A project specific WQMP shall be
provided which incorporates Site Design and Treatment BMPs utilizing
first flush infiltration as a preferred method of NPDES Permit Compliance
for Whitewater River receiving water, as applicable.
UTILITIES
38. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of Section 13.24.1 10 (Utilities),
LQMC.
39. 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
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purposes.
40. 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.
CONSTRUCTION
41. The City will conduct final inspections of habitable buildings only when the
buildings have access to publicly -maintained streets. The improvements shall
include required traffic control devices, pavement markings and signage.
MAINTENANCE
42. The as ply shall comply with the provisions of Section 13.24.160
(Maintenance), LQMC and any Maintenance Agreement entered upon or required
by the approved DDA and DA.
43. The applicant shall make provisions for the continuous and perpetual
maintenance of all private on -site improvements, perimeter landscaping, access
drives, and sidewalks.
44. The applicant shall enter into easements or license agreements for the
construction and continuous and perpetual maintenance of all walls and added
landscaping that encroach onto the golf course.
45. The applicant shall make provisions for the treatment, protection, and
maintenance of all natural wood utilized in the construction of the buildings.
The future substitute of any natural wood with alternative or synthetic materials
shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Director prior to issuance of a
building permit.
FEES AND DEPOSITS
46. 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.
47, 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).
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48. The applicant shall pay the Coachella Valley Multi -Species Habitat Conservation
Plan/Natural Community Habitat Conservation Plan Mitigation Fee, in
accordance with Chapter 3.34 of the Municipal Code, if applicable.
LANDSCAPING
49. The applicant shall comply with Sections 13.24.130 (Landscaping Setbacks) &
13.24.140 (Landscaping Plans), LQMC.
50. The applicant shall provide landscaping in the required setbacks, retention
basins, common lots and park areas.
51. Landscape and irrigation plans for landscaped lots and setbacks, medians,
retention basins, and parks shall be signed and stamped by a licensed landscape
architect.
52. Final landscaping and irrigation plans (and precise grading plans relevant to
landscape areas) shall be prepared by a licensed landscape professional and shall
be reviewed by the Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee 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. 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.
NOTE: Plans are not approved for construction until signed by the Planning.
Director.
53. Landscape areas shall have permanent irrigation improvements meeting the
requirements of the Planning Director and the City Engineer. Use of lawn areas
shall be minimized with no lawn, or spray irrigation, being placed within 18
inches of curbs along streets.
54. The aoplicant 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.
55. Measures shall be taken to replace and repair any landscaping or irrigation
equipment which is damaged.
56. Any ground -mounted mechanical equipment shall be screened by a wall,
landscaping with significant foliage, or combination of the two, of a sufficient
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height and/or density to fully screen such equipment above its horizontal plane.
57. 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.
58. The applicant shall replace Chilean Mesquite, Bottle Trees, and California Pepper
Trees with another similar canopy tree on the Final Landscaping Plans.
59. The design, materials, and colors of the covered parking canopies shall be
consistent with the approved units and perimeter screening. Final designs for
the covered parking canopies shall be reviewed by the Architecture and
Landscaping Review Committee on the Final Landscaping Plans and approved by
the Planning Director.
60. Brick pavers or similar decorative paving shall be installed leading from the
project entry at Ahmanson Way to the Arrivals Court. Final designs shall be
identified on the Final Landscaping Plans, reviewed by the Architecture and
Landscaping Review Committee, and approved by the Planning Director.
61. Final Landscaping Plans shall identify enhanced landscaping for screening with
significant foliage along all exposed perimeters of the parking structure.
62. The selected resort entry landscaping and wall design alternative (Sheet 8.07,
8.08, and 8.09), or combination of elements, shall be identified in the final
landscaping plans provided for review by the Architecture and Landscaping
Review Committee and shall be approved by the Planning Director.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
63. The hotel shall provide a shuttle service for guests to the golf clubhouse and
future resort areas (hotels, commercial uses, restaurants, etc.) within the
SilverRock Resort.
64. The applicant shall provide the Planning Department with three copies of the
project's Codes Covenants and Restrictions (CC&Rs) and a deposit of legal fees
in the amount of $2,000.00 for their review and approval. These items shall be
provided to the City either prior to, or in conjunction with, the applicant's initial
application for building permits.
65. The applicant shall offer for dedication an easement across the entire project
site, including all units, to hold harmless the golf course and its players for any
liability and damages resulting from golf course play.
66. The applicant shall enter into a construction and maintenance agreement with
the City regarding construction adjacent to portions of the golf course lake prior
to issuance of any grading and building permits.
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67. The applicant shall enter into a domestic Water and/or sanitation installation
agreement with the Coachella Valley Water District prior to issuance of any
grading and building permits.
68. The applicant shall have submitted and received approval from the City an
operating agreement in accord with the Disposition and Development Agreement
and Development Agreement prior to issuance of any grading and building
permits.
69. The applicant shall apply for a Sign Program application for the project site prior
to the issuance of any grading and building permits.
70. Any modifications to the phasing of construction shall be reviewed and
approved by the Planning Director and Public Works Director.
BUILDING AND SAFETY
71. If the design configuration of the buildings results in window or door openings in
locations prohibited by the Building Code due to proximity to real property lines,
the applicant shall prepare and have recorded a "no -build easement agreement"
to create an unbuildable area as necessary, binding to both property owners.
Such agreement shall be submitted for review and approval by the Building
Official and the City Attorney prior to recordation, if required.
OUTDOOR LIGHTING
72. Exterior lighting shall comply with Section 9.100.150 (Outdoor Lighting) of the
La Quinta Municipal Code. An exterior lighting plan with photometric study and
manufacturers cut sheets shall be approved by the Planning Director prior to
issuance of first building permit for project.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
73. Provide or show there exists a water system capable of delivering a fire flow
2500 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.
74. Fire apparatus access road shall be provided for every facility, building or portion
of a building hereafter construction or moved into our within the jurisdiction
when any portion of the facility or any portion of an exterior wall of the first
story of the building is located more than 150 feet from fire apparatus access as
measured by an approve route around the exterior of the building or facility.
Exception: When the building is completely protected with an approved
automatic fire sprinkler system modification may be made by the chief. -
Pursuant to the above section a 200 foot hose pull from a fire access road will
be acceptable.
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75. Approved accessible on site fire hydrants shall be located not to exceed 330
feet apart in any direction 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, or as approved by the Fire Department. Fire
hydrants shall provide the required fire flow.
76. 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.
77. 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.
78. 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.
79. Access lanes will not have an up, or downgrade of more than 12%. Access will
not be less than 20 feet in width and have an unobstructed vertical clearance
not less than 13 feet and 6 inches. For a three story building, the access lane
will be not less than 30 feet in width. 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.
80. 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
81. 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 prepare and submit to the Fire Department for approval; a site
plan designating required fire lanes with appropriate lane printing and/or signs.
82. 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 obtained at the Fire Department.
83. 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"
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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.
84. A rapid entry Knox Box shall be installed on the outside of the building. If the
building/facility is protected with a fire alarm or burglar alarm system, the lock
box will require "tamper" monitoring.
85. 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. (lnsta0
a complete fire sprinkler system per NFPA 13R. A fire department connection
that is 1 %2 " or 2 %2 " shall be wall mounted to the exterior of the building.
System plans must be submitted to the Fire Department for review, along with
a plan/inspection fee. The approved plans, with Fire Department Job card must
be at the job site for all inspections).
86. 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, 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.
87. 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.
88. A UL 300 hood/duct fire, extinguishing system must be installed over the
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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.
89. 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.
90. Exit designs, exit signs, door hardware, exit markers, exit doors, and exit path
marking shall be installed per the 2001 California Building Code.
91. Electrical room doors if applicable shall be posted "ELECTRICAL ROOM" on
outside of door.
92. Access shall be provided to all mechanical equipment located on the roof as
required be the Mechanical Code.
93. 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
94. 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. 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 ordering the Key Switch. Current plan check
deposit based fee is $126.00. The applicant may contact the Fire Department
at (760) 863-8886 for a guideline handout.