CC Resolution 2013-049CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 2013 - 049
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SITE
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2006-872, AMENDMENT 1,
INCLUDING SITE, ARCHITECTURAL, AND
LANDSCAPING PLANS FOR THE GRIFFIN RANCH
CLUBHOUSE
CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2006-872, AMENDMENT 1
APPLICANT: IOTA GRIFFIN, LLC
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California did, on the
15`h day of October, 2013, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider a request
by IOTA Griffin, LLC for approval of site, architectural, and landscaping plans for an
approximately 10,000 square foot clubhouse generally located on Mery Griffin
Way, more particularly described as:
APN: 767-780-085
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California did,
on the 241" day of September, 2013, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider
a recommendation on said Site Development Permit Amendment, and after hearing
and considering all testimony and arguments, did adopt Planning Commission
Resolution 2013-016, recommending to the City Council approval of Site
Development Permit 2006-872 Amendment 1; and,
WHEREAS, the Community Development Department published a public
hearing notice in The Desert Sun newspaper on October 4, 2013 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, upon hearing and considering all
testimony and arguments, if any, of all interested persons desiring to be heard, said
City Council did make the following mandatory findings to justify approval of said
Site Development Permit:
1. Consistency with the General Plan
The land use is consistent with the General Plan land use designation of
Open Space — Recreation. The City's General Plan policies relating to Open
Space - Recreation designation applies to recreation facilities such as
clubhouses and athletic facilities.
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2. Consistency with the Zoning Code and Griffin Ranch Specific Plan
The proposed development, as conditioned, is consistent with the
development standards of the City's Zoning Code and the Griffin Ranch
Specific Plan, in terms of architectural style, building height, building mass,
and landscaping.
3. Compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
Processing of this Site Development Permit for the proposed. use is in
compliance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act.
The Community Development Department has determined that this request
has been previously assessed in conjunction with Environmental Assessment
2004-526, which was prepared for Specific Plan 2004-074, which was
certified on January 4, 2005.No changed circumstances or conditions are
proposed which would trigger the preparation of subsequent environmental
analysis pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21166.
4. Architectural Design
The architecture and layout of the building is compatible with, and not
detrimental to, the existing surrounding land uses, and is consistent with the
development standards in the Municipal Code and Griffin Ranch Specific
Plan. The building is concluded to be appropriate for the proposed building
location.
5. Site Design
The site design aspects of the proposed building, as conditioned, will be
compatible with, and not detrimental to, surrounding development, and with
the overall design quality prevalent in the City, in terms of interior circulation,
pedestrian access. The building is properly sized with regards to height and
floor area, and is situated at an engineer -approved location with regards to
vehicular and pedestrian access.
6. Landscape Design
The proposed project is consistent with the landscaping standards and plant
palette and implements the standards for landscaping and aesthetics
established in the General Plan and Zoning Code. Additionally, the assorted
species of plants, which are taken from the approved plant list in the Griffin
Ranch Specific Plan, provide diversity and add character to the proposed
building. The project landscaping for the proposed building, as conditioned,
shall unify and enhance visual continuity of the proposed building with the
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surrounding development. Landscape improvements are designed and sized
to provide visual appeal. The permanent overall site landscaping utilizes
various tree and shrub species to enhance the building architecture.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La
Quinta, California, as follows:
SECTION 1. That the above recitations are true and constitute the findings of the
City Council in this case;
SECTION 2. That the City Council does hereby approve Site Development Permit
2006-872 Amendment 1, for the reasons set forth in this Resolution and subject to
the attached Conditions of Approval.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta
City Council held on this 151h day of October, 2013, by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Evans, Henderson, Osborne, Mayor Adolph
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Franklin
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
S'uQ�/h�
SUSAN MAYSELS, Qy Clerk
City of La Quints, California
(CITY SEAL)
A
DON ADO H, or
City of La uinta, California
Resolution 2013-049
Site Development Permit 2006-872, Amendment 1
IOTA Griffin, LLC (Griffin Ranch Clubhouse)
Adopted: October 15, 2013
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
HERINE JEN , City Attorney
City of La Quinta, California
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GENERAL
1. The applicant agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City of La Quinta
("City"), its agents, officers and employees from any claim, action or proceeding to
attack, set aside, void, or annul the approval of this Site Development Permit. The
City shall have sole discretion in selecting its defense counsel. The City shall
promptly notify the applicant of any claim, action or proceeding and shall cooperate
fully in the defense.
2. 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"). The City of La Quinta's
Municipal Code can be accessed on the City's Web Site at www.la-quinta.org.
3. The Site Development Permit shall expire on October 15, 2015 and shall become null
and void in accordance with La Quinta Municipal Code Section 9.200.080, unless a
building permit has been issued. A time extension may be requested per LQMC
Section 9.200.080.
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, if required:
• Riverside County Fire Marshal
• La Quinta Public Works Department (Grading Permit, Green Sheet (Public
Works Clearance) for Building Permits, Water Quality Management Plan
(WQMP) — Whitewater River Region, Improvement Permit)
• La Quinta Community Development Department
• Riverside County Environmental Health Department
• Coachella Valley Unified School District (CVUSD)
• Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD)
• Imperial Irrigation District (IID)
• California Regional Water Quality Control Board (CRWQCB)
• State Water Resources Control Board
• SunLine Transit Agency (SunLine)
• South Coast Air Quality Management District Coachella Valley (SCAQMD)
The applicant is responsible for all requirements of the permits and/or clearances from
the above listed agencies. When these requirements include approval of
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improvement plans, the applicant shall furnish proof of such approvals when
submitting those improvement plans for City approval.
5. Coverage under the State of California Construction General Permit must be obtained
by the applicant, who then shall submit a copy of the Regional Water Quality Control
Board's ("RWQCB") acknowledgment of the applicant's Notice of Intent ("NOI") and
Waste Discharge Identification (WDID) number to the City prior to the issuance of a
grading or building permit.
6. The applicant shall comply with applicable provisions of the City's NPDES
stormwater discharge permit, LQMC Sections 8.70.010 at 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. 137-2013-001 1 and the State
Water Resources Control Board's Order No. 2009-0009-DWQ and Order No. 2010-
0014-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") to the State Water Resources Control
Board. . The applicant or design professional can obtain the California
Stormwater Quality Association SWPPP template at
www.cabmphandbooks.com for use in their SWPPP preparation.
B. The applicant shall ensure that the required SWPPP is available for inspection
at the project site at all times through and including acceptance of all
improvements by the City.
C. 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.
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A. 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.
B. The SWPPP and BMPs shall remain in effect for the entire duration of project
construction until all improvements are completed and accepted by the City
Council.
C. The applicant shall execute and record an agreement that provides for the
perpetual maintenance and operation of all post -construction BMPs.
7. Permits issued under this approval shall be subject to the provisions of the
Development Impact Fee and Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee programs in
effect at the time of issuance of building permit(s).
8. Approval of this Site Development Permit shall not be construed as approval for any
horizontal dimensions implied by any site plans or exhibits unless specifically
identified in the following conditions of approval.
9. 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.
10. Developer shall reimburse the City, within thirty (30) days of presentment of the
invoice, all costs and actual consultant's fees incurred by the City for engineering
and/or surveying consultants to review and/or modify any documents or instruments
required by this project. This obligation shall be paid in the time noted above without
deduction or offset and Developer's failure to make such payment shall be a material
breach of the Conditions of Approval.
PROPERTY RIGHTS
11. 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
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or grant access easements to the City for emergency services and for maintenance,
construction and reconstruction of essential improvements. Pursuant to the
aforementioned condition, conferred rights shall include approvals from the developer
or the HOA over easements and other property rights necessary for construction and
proper functioning of the proposed development not limited to access rights over
proposed and/or existing private streets that access public streets and open
space/drainage facilities of the master development.
12. 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.
STREET AND TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS
13. Streets shall have vertical curbs or other approved curb configurations that will
convey water without ponding, and provide lateral containment of dust and residue
during street sweeping operations. If a wedge or rolled curb design is approved, the
lip at the flowline shall be near vertical with a 1 /8" batter and a minimum height of
0.1'. Unused curb cuts on any lot shall be restored to standard curb height prior to
final inspection of permanent building(s) on the lot. The applicant shall extend
improvements beyond the SDP 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).
14. The applicant shall submit current mix designs (less than two years old at the time of
construction) for base, asphalt concrete and Portland cement concrete. The
submittal shall include test results for all specimens used in the mix design
procedure. For mix designs over six months old, the submittal shall include recent
(less than six months old at the time of construction) aggregate gradation test results
confirming that design gradations can be achieved in current production. The
applicant shall not schedule construction operations until mix designs are approved.
15. Improvements shall include appurtenances such as traffic control signs, markings and
other devices, raised medians if required, street name signs and sidewalks.
PARKING LOTS and ACCESS POINTS
16. The design of parking facilities shall conform to LQMC Chapter 9.150 and in
particular the following:
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A. The parking stall and aisle widths and the double hairpin stripe parking stall
design shall conform to LQMC Chapter 9.150.
B. Cross slopes should be a maximum of 2% where ADA accessibility is required
including accessibility routes between buildings.
C. Building access points shall be shown on the Precise Grading Plans so that
ADA accessibility issues can be evaluated.
D. Accessibility routes to public streets and adjacent development shall be shown
on the Precise Grading Plan.
E. Parking stall lengths shall be according to LQMC Chapter 9.150 and be a
minimum of 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.
F. Drive aisles between parking stalls shall be a minimum of 26 feet with access
drive aisles to public streets a minimum of 30 feet as shown on the Site
Development Plan site plan or as approved by the City Engineer.
Entry drives, main interior circulation routes, corner cutbacks, 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.
17. General access points and turning movements of traffic to on site private streets are
limited to the access locations approved for SDP 2006-872 AMD 1 and these
conditions of approval.
18. 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.
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or the approved equivalents of alternate materials.
19. The applicant shall submit current mix designs (less than two years old at the time of
construction) for base, asphalt concrete and Portland cement concrete. The
submittal shall include test results for all specimens used in the mix design
procedure. For mix designs over six months old, the submittal shall include recent
(less than six months old at the time of construction) aggregate gradation test results
confirming that design gradations can be achieved in current production. The
applicant shall not schedule construction operations until mix designs are approved.
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
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.
22. Improvement plans shall be prepared by or under the direct supervision of qualified
engineers and/or architects, as appropriate, and shall comply with the provisions of
LQMC Section 13.24.040 (Improvement Plans).
23. 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
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C. WOMP (Plan submitted in Report Form)
NOTE: A through C to be submitted concurrently.
(Separate Storm Drain Plans if applicable)
Other engineered improvement plans prepared for City approval that are not listed
above shall be prepared in formats approved by the City Engineer prior to
commencing plan preparation.
All plans shall show existing improvements for a distance of at least 200-feet beyond
the project limits, or a distance sufficient to show any required design transitions.
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 Public Works Department.
Grading plans shall normally include perimeter walls with Top Of Wall & Top Of
Footing elevations shown. All footings shall have a minimum of 1-foot of cover, or
sufficient cover to clear any adjacent obstructions.
The applicant shall prepare an accessibility assessment on a marked up print of the
building floor plan identifying every building egress and notes the 2010 California
Building Code accessibility requirements associated with each door. The assessment
must comply with the submittal requirements of the Building & Safety Department.
A copy of the reviewed assessment shall be submitted to the Public Works
Department in conjunction with the Site Development Plan when it is submitted for
plan checking.
In addition to the normal set of improvement plans, a "Site Development" plan is
required to be submitted for approval by the Building Official, Community
Development Director and City Engineer.
"Site Development" plans shall normally include all on -site surface improvements
including but not limited to finish grades for curbs and gutters, building floor
elevations, wall elevations, parking lot improvements and ADA requirements.
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"Street Parking" plan shall include appropriate signage to implement the "No Parking"
concept, or alternatively an on -street parking policy shall be included in the CC & R's
subject to City Engineer's Approval. The parking plan or CC & R's shall be submitted
concurrently with the Street Improvement Plans.
24. 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.
25. The applicant shall furnish a complete set of all approved improvement plans on a
storage media acceptable to the City Engineer (currently mylars).
26. 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.
GRADING
27. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.050 (Grading
Improvements).
28. 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.
29. To obtain an approved grading permit, the applicant.shall submit and obtain approval
of all of the following:
A. A grading plan prepared by a civil engineer registered in the State of California,
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B. A preliminary geotechnical ("soils") report prepared by a professional registered
in the State of California,
C. A Fugitive Dust Control Plan prepared in accordance with LQMC Chapter 6.16,
(Fugitive Dust Control), and
D. A Best Management Practices report prepared in accordance with LQMC
Sections 8.70.010 and 13.24.170 (NPDES Stormwater Discharge Permit and
Storm Management and Discharge Controls).
E. A WQMP prepared by an authorized professional registered in the State of
California.
All grading shall conform with the recommendations contained in the Soils Report,
and shall be certified as being adequate by soils engineer, or engineering geologist
registered in the State of California.
A statement shall appear on the Final Map that a soils report has been prepared in
accordance with the California Health & Safety Code § 17953.
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. Additionally,
the applicant shall replenish said security if expended by the City of La Quinta to
comply with the Plan as required by the City Engineer.
30. 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.
31. Grading within the setback and parkway areas shall have undulating terrain and shall
conform with the requirements of LQMC Section 9.60.240(F) except as otherwise
modified by this condition. The maximum slope shall not exceed 3:1 anywhere in the
landscape setback area, except for the backslope (i.e. the slope at the back of the
landscape lot) which shall not exceed 2:1 if fully planted with ground cover. The
maximum slope in the first six (6) feet adjacent to the curb shall not exceed 4:1
when the nearest edge of sidewalk is within six feet (6') of the curb, otherwise the
maximum slope within the right of way shall not exceed 3:1. All unpaved parkway
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areas adjacent to the curb shall be depressed one and one-half inches (1.5") in the
first eighteen inches 0 8") behind the curb.
32. Building pad elevations on the grading plan submitted for City Engineer's approval
shall conform with pad elevations shown on the SDP exhibits, unless the pad
elevations have other requirements imposed elsewhere in these Conditions of
Approval.
33. Prior to any site grading or regrading that will raise or lower any portion of the site by
more than plus or minus half of a foot (0.5') from the elevations shown on the
approved SDP exhibits, the applicant shall submit the proposed grading changes to
the City Engineer for a substantial conformance review.
34. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for any building lot, the applicant shall
provide a lot pad certification stamped and signed by a qualified engineer or surveyor
with applicable compaction tests and over excavation documentation. Each pad
certification shall list the pad elevation as shown on the approved grading plan, the
actual pad elevation and the difference between the two, if any. Such pad
certification shall also list the relative compaction of the pad soil. The data shall be
organized by lot number, and listed cumulatively if submitted at different times.
35. This development shall comply with LQMC Chapter 8.11 (Flood Hazard Regulations).
If any portion of any proposed building lot in the development is or may be located
within a flood hazard area as identified on the City's Flood Insurance Rate Maps, the
development shall be graded to ensure that all floors and exterior fill (at the
foundation) are above the level of the project (100-year) flood and building pads are
compacted to 95% Proctor Density as required in Title 44 of the Code of Federal
Regulations, Section 65.5(a) (6). Prior to issuance of building permits for lots, which
are so located, the applicant shall furnish elevation certifications, as required by
FEMA, that the above conditions have been met.
DRAINAGE
36. Stormwater handling shall conform with the approved hydrology and drainage report
for Griffin Ranch.
37. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.120
(Drainage), Retention Basin Design Criteria, Engineering Bulletin No. 06-16 —
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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.
38. 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.
39. 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.
40. No fence or wall shall be constructed around any retention basin unless approved by
the Community Development Director and the City Engineer.
41. 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.
42. Stormwater may not be retained in landscaped parkways or landscaped setback lots.
Only incidental storm water (precipitation which directly falls onto the setback) will
be permitted to be retained in the landscape setback areas. The perimeter setback
and .parkway areas in the street right-of-way shall be shaped with berms and
mounds, pursuant to LQMC Section 9.100.040(B)(7).
43. The design of the development shall not cause any increase in flood boundaries and
levels in any area outside the development.
44. 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.
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IOTA GRIFFIN, LLC (GRIFFIN RANCH CLUBHOUSE)
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45. Storm drainage historically received from adjoining property shall be received and
retained or passed through into the historic downstream drainage relief route.
46. The applicant shall comply with applicable provisions for post construction runoff per
the City's NPDES stormwater discharge permit, LQMC Sections 8.70.010 at 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. 137-2013-001 1 and the State Water Resources Control Board's Order No. 2009-
0009-DWQ and Order No. 2010-0014-DWQ.
A. For post -construction urban runoff from New Development and
Redevelopments Projects, the applicant shall implement requirements of the
NPDES permit for the design, construction and perpetual operation and
maintenance of BMPs per the approved Water Quality Management Plan
(WQMP) for the project as required by the California Regional Water Quality
Control Board — Colorado River Basin (CRWQCB-CRB) Region Board Order No.
137-2013-001 1.
B. The applicant shall implement the WQMP Design Standards per (CRWQCB-
CRB) Region Board Order No. 137-2013-0011 utilizing BMPs approved by the
City Engineer. A project specific WQMP shall be provided which incorporates
Site Design and Treatment BMPs utilizing first flush infiltration as a preferred
method of NPDES Permit Compliance for Whitewater River receiving water, as
applicable.
C. The developer shall execute and record a Stormwater Management/BMP
Facilities Agreement that provides for the perpetual maintenance and operation
of stormwater BMPs.
UTILITIES
The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.110 (Utilities).
47. Existing overhead utility lines within, or adjacent to the proposed development, and
. all proposed utilities shall be installed underground.
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48. 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.
LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION
49. The applicant shall comply with LQMC Sections 13.24.130 (Landscaping Setbacks)
& 13.24.140 (Landscaping Plans).
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 landscape architect licensed in
California.
52. The applicant shall submit all landscape plans for approval by the Community
Development Department with green sheet approval by the Public Works Department.
When plan checking has been completed by the Community Development
Department, the applicant shall obtain the signatures of CVWD and the Riverside
County Agricultural Commissioner, prior to submittal for signature by the Community
Development Director. Final landscape plans for on -site planting shall be reviewed by
the Architectural and Landscaping Review Board and approved by the Community
Development Director prior to issuance of first building permit. Final plans shall
include all landscaping associated with this project.
NOTE: Plans are not approved for construction until signed by the Community
Development Director.
Prior to final approval of the installation of landscaping, the Landscape Architect of
record shall provide the Community Development Department a letter stating he/she
has personally inspected the installation and that it conforms with the final
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landscaping plans as approved by the City. If staff determines during final
landscaping inspection that adjustments are required in order to meet the intent of
the Planning Commission's approval, the Community Development Director shall
review and approve any such revisions to the landscape plan.
53. Landscape areas shall have permanent irrigation improvements meeting the
requirements of the Planning Director. Use of lawn areas shall be minimized with no
lawn, or spray irrigation, being placed within 24 inches of curbs along public streets.
54. The applicant or his agent has the responsibility for proper sight distance
requirements per guidelines in the American Association of State Highway and
Transportation Officials (AASHTO) " A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and
Streets" latest edition, in the design and/or installation of all landscaping and
appurtenances abutting and within the private and public street right-of-way.
55. All trees shall have a minimum trunk caliper of 2.5 inches and minimum height of 10
feet.
MAINTENANCE
56. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.160
(Maintenance).
57. The applicant shall make provisions for the continuous and perpetual maintenance of
perimeter landscaping up to the curb, access drives, sidewalks, and stormwater
BMPs.
FEES AND DEPOSITS
58. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.180 (Fees
and Deposits). These fees include all deposits and fees required by the City for plan
checking and construction inspection. Deposits and fee amounts shall be those in
effect when the applicant makes application for plan check and permits.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
59. The required fire flow shall be available from 3 Super hydrant(s) (6" x 4" x 21 /2" x
21 /2") spaced not more than 400 apart and shall be capable of delivering a fire flow
1500 GPM per minute for two hours duration at 20 psi residual operating pressure,
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which must be available before any combustible material is placed on the
construction site.
60. 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.
61. 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.
62. Blue dot retro-reflectors pavement markers on private streets, public streets and
driveways to indicated location of the fire hydrant. 06-05 (located at
www.rvefire.org)
63. Fire Apparatus access road shall be in compliance with the Riverside County Fire
Department Standard number 06-05 (located at www.rvcfire.org). Access lanes will
not have an up, or downgrade of more than 15%. Access roads shall have an
unobstructed vertical clearance not less than 13 feet and 6 inches. Access lanes will
be designed to withstand the weight of 60 thousand pounds over 2 axles. Access
will have a turning radius capable of accommodating fire apparatus. Access lane
shall be constructed with a surface so as to provide all weather driving capabilities.
64. 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.
65. 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.
66. Install a complete fire sprinkler system. Fire sprinkler system(s) with pipe sizes in
excess of 4" in diameter will require the project Structural Engineer to certify with a
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"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.
67. The FCD and PIV shall be located to the front of building within 50 feet of approved
roadway and within 200 feet of an approved hydrant. Sprinkler riser room must have
indicating exterior and/or interior door signs. A C-16 licensed contractor must submit
plans, along with current permit fees, to the Fire Department for review and approval
prior to installation.
68. Install an alarm monitoring system for fire sprinkler system(s) with 20 or more heads,
along with current permit fees, to the Fire Department for review and approval prior
to installation.
69. 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 feet 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.
70. No hazardous materials shall be stored and/or used within the building, which
exceeds quantities listed in 2010 CBC. No class I, II or IIIA of combustible/flammable
liquid shall be used in any amount in the building.
71. Exit designs, exit signs, door hardware, exit markers, exit doors, and exit path
marking shall be installed per the 2010 California Building Code.
72. Electrical room doors if applicable shall be posted "ELECTRICAL ROOM" on outside
of door.
73. Fire Alarm Control Panel room doors if applicable shall be posted "FACP" on outside
of door.
74. Fire Riser Sprinkler room doors if applicable shall be posted "Fire Riser" on outside of
door.
75. Roof Access room door if applicable shall be posted "Roof Access" on outside of
door.
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76. Access shall be provided to all mechanical equipment located on the roof as required
by the Mechanical Code.
77. Nothing in our review shall be construed as encompassing structural integrity.
Review of this plan does not authorize or approve any omission or deviation from all
applicable regulations. Final approval is subject to plan review and field inspection.
All questions regarding the meaning of the code requirements should be referred to
Fire Department at 760-863-8886.
78. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet in length shall be
provided with approved provision for the turnaround capabilities of fire apparatus.
79. The minimum dimension for gates is 20 feet clear and unobstructed width and a
minimum vertical clearance of 13 feet 6 inches in height. Any gate providing access
from a road shall be located at least 35 feet setback from the roadway and shall open
to allow a vehicle to stop without obstructing traffic on the road. Where a one-way
road with a single traffic lane provides access to a gate entrance, a 38-foot turning
radius shall be used.
80. Gate(s) shall be automatic or manually operated. Install Knox key operated switches,
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.
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 include in the building plans the required fire lanes and include the
appropriate lane printing and/or signs.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
82. Monitoring in accordance with Environmental Assessment 2004-526 is required
during any earth-moving/grading activities of underlying undisturbed soils after the
surface materials have been removed.
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