CC Resolution 2015-003 American Tire DepotCITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 2015 - 003
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A SPECIFIC
PLAN AMENDMENT AND A SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
FOR THE AMERICAN TIRE DEPOT PROJECT AND
DEEMING THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
CASE NUMBERS: SPECIFIC PLAN 1996-027, AMENDMENT 2;
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2013-936
APPLICANT: BEDROS DARKJIAN
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California did, on the
6th day of January, 2015, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider a request
by Bedros Darkjian for approval of the American Tire Depot, generally located on
the north side of Highway 1 1 1, west of Jefferson Street, more particularly
described as:
Assessor's Parcel No.: 600-010-023
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California did,
on the 9th day of December, 2014, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider
a recommendation on said project, and after hearing and considering all testimony
and arguments, did adopt Planning Commission Resolution 2014-033,
recommending to the City Council approval of the American Tire Depot project;
and,
WHEREAS, the Architectural and Landscaping Review Board of the City of
La Quinta, California, did, on the 19th day of November, 2014, hold a public
meeting to review and discuss site, architectural, and landscape plans and
recommended to the Planning Commission approval of the project; and,
WHEREAS, the Community Development Department published a public
hearing notice in The Desert Sun newspaper on December 26, 2014 as prescribed
by the Municipal Code. Public hearing notices were also mailed to all property
owners within 500 feet of the site; and,
Specific Plan 1996-027 Amendment 2
WHEREAS, per SB-18 consultation requirements, the Community
Development Department has forwarded information regarding the proposed
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amended Specific Plan to those Tribes referenced on the Tribal Consultation List
provided by the Native American Heritage Commission and has followed up with all
Tribes requesting information or consultation and placed their recommendations for
monitoring in the Conditions of Approval; 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 pursuant to Section
9.240.010 of the La Quinta Municipal Code to justify approval of said Specific Plan
Amendment:
1. Consistency with General Plan
The proposed Specific Plan amendment is consistent with the goals and
policies of the La Quinta General Plan in that it incorporates an additional
land use to a plan that already offers a full range of commercial retail
uses.
2. Public Welfare
Approval of the proposed Specific Plan amendment will not create
conditions materially detrimental to public health, safety and general
welfare. The Community Development Department has determined that
this project is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section
15332 (Class 32) of the Guidelines implementing the California
Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") in that the proposed project can be
characterized as in -fill development. The project is consistent with all
applicable general plan and zoning regulations, occurs on a project site
less than five acres in size substantially surrounded by urban uses, has no
value as habitat for endangered, rare, or threatened species, would not
result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air/water quality,
and can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services.
3. Land Use Compatibility
The proposed Specific ' Plan amendment incorporates a land use that is
compatible with zoning on adjacent properties. The design regulations
specified in the Specific Plan for commercial uses are compatible with the
existing commercial retail located near the project area and surrounding
properties.
4. Property Suitability
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The uses permitted in the specific plan amendment are suitable and
appropriate for the subject property in that the property is located within
an existing commercial center with similar existing uses. The current
specific plan area is served without adverse impact by all necessary
public services and utilities.
Site Development Permit 2013-936
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 pursuant to Section
9.210.010 of the Municipal Code to justify approval of said Site Development
Permit:
1. Consistency with General Plan
The proposed development is consistent with the General Plan land use
designation of General Commercial. The City's General Plan policies
relating to General Commercial encourage a full range of commercial retail
uses within the City, and the proposed use maintains those policies.
2. Consistency with Zoning Code and Jefferson Plaza Specific Plan
The proposed development, as conditioned, is consistent with the
development standards of the City's Zoning Code and the Jefferson Plaza
Specific Plan as amended, in terms of architectural style, building height,
building mass, and landscaping. The site development permit has been
conditioned to ensure compliance with the zoning standards of the
Regional Commercial zoning district and other supplemental standards as
established in Title 9 of the La Quinta Municipal Code and the Jefferson
Plaza Specific Plan.
3. Compliance with CEQA
Processing and approval of the permit application are in compliance with
the requirements of CEQA. The Community Development Department
has determined that this project is exempt from environmental review
pursuant to Section 15332 (Class 32) of the Guidelines implementing
CEQA in that the proposed project can be characterized as in -fill
development. The project is consistent with all applicable general plan
and zoning regulations, occurs on a project site less than five acres in size
substantially surrounded by urban uses, has no value as habitat for
endangered, rare, or threatened species, would not result in any
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significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air/water quality, and can be
adequately served by all required utilities and public services.
4. Architectural Design
The architecture and layout of the building is compatible with, and not
detrimental to, the existing surrounding commercial land uses, and is
consistent with the development standards in the Municipal Code and
Jefferson Plaza Specific Plan. The building is concluded to be appropriate
for the proposed building location, and supplemental design elements
(stone veneer, metal awnings, trellises, etc.) appropriately enhance the
architecture of the building.
5. Site Design
The site design of the project, including project entries, interior
circulation, pedestrian access and amenities, screening of equipment and
trash enclosures, exterior lighting, and other site design elements are
compatible with surrounding development and with the quality of design
prevalent in the city.
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 Jefferson Plaza 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 surrounding development. Landscape improvements are
designed and sized to provide visual appeal while adequately screening
the parking lot from public view. 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.
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SECTION 2. That the -above project be determined by the City Council to be
exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15332 (Class 32) of the CEQA Guidelines.
SECTION 3. That it does hereby approve Specific Plan 1996-027 Amendment 2,
for the reasons set forth in this Resolution and subject to the attached Conditions
of Approval.
SECTION 4. That it does hereby approve of Site Development Permit 2013-936,
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 this 6th day of January, 2015, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Franklin, Osborne, Pena, Radi, Mayor Evans
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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LINDA EVANS, Mayor
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
SUSAN MAYSELS,. City dferk
City of La Quinta, California
(CITY SEAL)
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
G
WILLIAM H. IHRKE, City Attorney
City of La Quinta, California
CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 2015-003
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2013-936
AMERICAN TIRE DEPOT (BEDROS DARKJIAN)
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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. Site Development Permit 2013-936 shall comply with all applicable conditions and/or
mitigation measures for the following related approval:
Tentative Parcel Map 28573
In the event of any conflict(s) between approval conditions and/or provisions of these
approvals, the Community Development Director shall adjudicate the conflict by
determining the precedence.
3. The Site Development Permit shall expire on January 6, 2017 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) Exemption Form — Whitewater River Region, Improvement Permit)
• La Quinta Community Development Department
• Riverside Co. Environmental Health Department
• Desert Sands Unified School District (DSUSD)
• Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD)
• Imperial Irrigation District (IID)
• California Regional Water Quality Control Board (CRWQCB)
• State Water Resources Control Board
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• 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
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 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. 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)):
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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.
D. 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.
E. 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.
F. The applicant shall execute and record an agreement that provides for the
perpetual maintenance and operation of all post -construction BMPs as
required.
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
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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.
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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
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.
12. Pursuant to the aforementioned condition, conferred rights shall include 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.
13. Direct vehicular access to Highway 1 1 1 is restricted, except for those access points
identified on the approved Site Development Permit. 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.
PARKING LOTS and ACCESS POINTS
14. 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 shall conform to LQMC Chapter 9.150.
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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.
15. 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. Unused curb cuts on any lot shall be restored to
standard curb height prior to final inspection of permanent building(s) on the lot.
16. The applicant shall design street pavement sections using CalTrans' design procedure
for 20-year life pavement, and the site -specific data for soil strength and anticipated
traffic loading (including construction traffic). Minimum structural sections shall be
as follows:
Parking Lot & Aisles (Low Traffic) 3.0" a.c./4.5" c.a.b.
Parking Lot & Aisles (High Traffic) 4.5" a.c./5.5" c.a.b.
Loading Areas 6" P.C.C./4" c.a.b.
or the approved equivalents of alternate materials.
17. 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
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(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.
18. Improvements shall include appurtenances such as traffic control signs, markings and
other devices, and sidewalks.
19. 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 engineers registered in California.
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.
20. 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).
21. 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 " = 30' Horizontal
B. PM 10 Plan 1 " = 40' Horizontal
C. WQMP (Plan submitted in Report Form)
NOTE: A and C to be submitted concurrently.
D. On Site Sewer and Water Improvement Plan 1 " = 40' Horizontal
Separate Storm Drain Plans if applicable
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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.
"Precise 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 2013 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 the City Engineer.
"Site Development" plans shall normally include all on -site surface improvements
including but not limited to finish grades for curbs & gutters, building floor elevations,
wall elevations, parking lot improvements and ADA requirements.
22. 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.
23. The applicant shall furnish a complete set of all approved improvement plans on a
storage media acceptable to the City Engineer (currently mylars).
24. 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
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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
25. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.050 (Grading
Improvements).
26. 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.
27. 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,
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 Preliminary
Soils Report, and shall be certified as being adequate by soils engineer, or engineering
geologist registered in the State of California.
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.
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28. 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.
29. Grading within the perimeter 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 areas adjacent to the curb shall be depressed one and one-half
inches (1.5") in the first eighteen inches (18") behind the curb.
30. 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 Site Development Permit, the applicant shall submit the proposed grading
changes to the City Engineer for a substantial conformance review.
31. 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.
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32. Stormwater handling shall conform with the approved hydrology and drainage report
for SDP 2014-936 or as approved by the City Engineer. Nuisance water shall be
disposed of in an approved manner.
33. Nuisance water shall be retained onsite and disposed of via an underground
percolation improvement approved by the City Engineer.
34. 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
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drainage relief route.
35. Storm drainage historically received from adjoining property shall be received and
retained or passed through into the historic downstream drainage relief route.
36. 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. 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. 137-2013-001 1 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
37. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.110
(Utilities).
38. 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
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stands, to ensure optimum placement for practical and aesthetic purposes.
39. Existing overhead utility lines within, or adjacent to the proposed development, and
all proposed utilities shall be installed underground.
All existing utility lines attached to joint use 92 KV transmission power poles are
exempt from the requirement to be placed underground.
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. Additionally, grease traps and the maintenance thereof
shall be located as to not conflict with access aisles/entrances.
LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION
41. The applicant shall comply with LQMC Sections 13.24.130 (Landscaping Setbacks)
& 13.24.140 (Landscaping Plans)
42. Landscape and irrigation plans shall be signed and stamped by a licensed landscape
architect.
43. All new landscape areas shall have landscaping and permanent irrigation
improvements in compliance with the City's Water Efficient Landscape regulations
contained in LQMC Section 8.13 (Water Efficient Landscape).
44. All landscaping shall consist of, at minimum, 36" box trees (i.e., a minimum 2.5 inch
caliper measured three feet up from grade level after planting), 5-gallon shrubs, and
groundcover. Double lodge poles (two-inch diameter) shall be used to brace and
stake trees.
45. The applicant shall submit the final landscape plans for review, processing and
approval to the Community Development Department, in accordance with the Final
Landscape Plan application process as a minor final landscape plan. Community
Development Director approval of the final landscape plans is required prior to
issuance of the first building permit unless the Community Development Director
determines extenuating circumstances exist which justify an alternative processing
schedule.
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NOTE: Plans are not approved for construction until signed by the appropriate City
official, including the Community Development Director and/or City Engineer.
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
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.
46. The following items shall be incorporated as part of the Final Landscape Plan:
• At the front entrance, replace the California Pepper tree with a palm tree
• Reduce the density of trees, while maintaining shading requirements
• Utilize a climbing vine (bougainvillea) along the south -facing elevation
47. 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.
MAINTENANCE
48. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.160
(Maintenance).
49. 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
50. 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.
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FIRE DEPARTMENT
51. The required fire flow shall be available from 2 Super hydrant(s) (6" x 4" x 21 /2" x
21 /2") spaced not more than 300 apart and shall be capable of delivering a fire flow
1750 GPM per minute for four hours duration at 20 psi residual operating pressure,
which must be available before any combustible material is placed on the
construction site.
52. 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.
53. 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.
54. 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.rvcfire.org)
55. 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 75 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.
56. 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.
57. 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
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size must match numbers. All addressing must be legible, of a contrasting color, and
adequately illuminated to be visible from street at all hours.
58. Install a complete commercial 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 "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.
59. The PIV and FCD 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 contactor must submit
plans, along with current permit fees, to the Fire Department for review and approval
prior to installation
60. 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.
61. 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.
62. No hazardous materials shall be stored and/or used within the building, which
exceeds quantities listed in 2013 CBC. No class I, II or IIIA of combustible/flammable
liquid shall be used in any amount in the building.
63. Exit designs, exit signs, door hardware, exit markers, exit doors, and exit path
marking shall be installed per the 2013 California Building Code.
64. Electrical room doors, if applicable, shall be posted "ELECTRICAL ROOM" on outside
of door.
65. Fire Alarm Control Panel room doors, if applicable, shall be posted "FACP" on outside
of door.
66. Fire Riser Sprinkler room doors, if applicable, shall be posted "FIRE RISER" on outside
of door.
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67. Roof Access room door, if applicable, shall be posted "ROOF ACCESS" on outside of
door.
68. Access shall be provided to all mechanical equipment located on the roof as required
by the Mechanical Code.
69. 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
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. 2013
CIVIC
71. This building has not been reviewed or approved for high pile/rack storage. Prior to
such use, building(s) shall be approved for high -piled storage (materials in closely
packed piles or on pallets, or in racks where the top of storage exceeds 12 feet in
height, 6 feet for Group A plastics and/or certain other high hazard commodities) or
aerosols products. High -piled and aerosol stock shall be approved prior to materials
being stored on site. A licensed Fire Protection Engineer or a Fire Department
approved consultant must prepare plans for high -piled storage or aerosol storage in
accordance with the California Fire Code and adopted standards.
72. 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.
73. Gate(s) shall be automatic or manual 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.
74. Any portion of the facility or of an exterior wall of the first story of the building shall
not be located more than 150 feet from fire apparatus access roads as measured by
an approved route around the complex, exterior of the facility or building,
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MISCELLANEOUS
75. A darker color palette shall be incorporated. The final color palette shall be reviewed
and approved by the Community Development Department prior to issuance of a
building permit.
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