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PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta
REGULAR MEETING on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2016 AT 6:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
1. Roll Call
2. Pledge of Allegiance
PUBLIC COMMENT
At this time members of the public may address the Planning Commission on any
matter not listed on the agenda. Please complete a "Request to Speak" form and limit
your comments to three minutes.
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of the minutes of September 13, 2016
PUBLIC HEARING
For all Public Hearings on the agenda, a completed "Request to Speak" form must be
filed with the Executive Assistant prior to consideration of that item.
A person may submit written comments to the Planning Commission before a public
hearing or appear in support or opposition to the approval of a project(s). If you
challenge a project(s) in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or
someone else raised at the public hearing or in written correspondence delivered to
the City at, or prior to the public hearing.
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 1 OCTOBER 11, 2016
Beginning Resolution No. 2016-015
1. Village Use Permit 2013-048 submitted by Robert J. Novello for the
consideration of a 1,800 square -foot expansion of the Crab Pot Restaurant
inclusive of an interior dining area, a seasonal indoor/outdoor dining area and a
restroom. Project: Crab Pot Restaurant Expansion. CEQA: Exempt from
environmental review pursuant to Section 15301 Existing Facility. Location:
78121 Avenida La Fonda.
CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL - None
COMMISSIONER ITEMS
STAFF ITEMS
1. City of La Quinta Historic Preservation Update
ADJOURNMENT
The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission will be held on October 25,
2016, commencing at 6:00 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers, 78-495 Calle
Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253.
DECLARATION OF POSTING
I, Wanda Wise -Latta, Executive Assistant of the City of La Quinta, do hereby declare
that the foregoing Agenda for the La Quinta Planning Commission meeting was
posted on the outside entry to the Council Chamber at 78-495 Calle Tampico, and the
bulletin boards at 78-630 Highway 111, and the La Quinta Cove Post Office at 51-321
Avenida Bermudas, on October 7, 2016.
DATED: October 6, 2016
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WANDA WISE-LATTA, Executive Assistant
City of La Quinta, California
PUBLIC NOTICES
The La Quinta City Council Chamber is handicapped accessible. If special equipment is needed for the
hearing impaired, please call the City Clerk's office at 777-7123, twenty-four (24) hours in advance of
the meeting and accommodations will be made.
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If special electronic equipment is needed to make presentations to the Commission, arrangements
should be made in advance by contacting the City Clerk's office at 777-7123. A one (1) week notice is
required.
If background material is to be presented to the Commission during a Planning Commission meeting,
please be advised that eight (8) copies of all documents, exhibits, etc., must be supplied to the
Secretary for distribution. It is requested that this take place prior to the beginning of the meeting.
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Commission regarding any item(s) on this
agenda will be made available for public inspection at the Community Development Department's
counter at City Hall located at 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, California, 92253, during normal
business hours.
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MINUTES
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2016
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the La Quinta Planning Commission was called to order at 6:00
p.m. by Chairperson Bettencourt.
PRESENT: Commissioners Blum, Fitzpatrick, Quill, Wright and Chairperson
Bettencourt.
ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: Planning Manager Gabriel Perez, Assistant City Attorney Morgan
Wazlaw, Principal Planner Jay Wuu, Principal Engineer Bryan
McKinney, Executive Assistant Wanda Wise -Latta, and Office
Assistant Carley Votaw
Commissioner Wright led the Commission in the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT - None
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
Staff stated that the applicant for Public Hearing Item No. 1 requested to be moved to
No. 2. The Commission concurred.
Motion - A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Fitzpatrick/Blum to
confirm the agenda as amended. AYES: Commissioners Blum, Fitzpatrick, Quill, Wright
and Chairperson Bettencourt. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Motion
passed.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of the minutes of August 9, 2016.
Motion - A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Wright/Blum to
approve the Planning Commission Minutes of August 9, 2016, as submitted with the
following amendment to page one, under Call to Order and read as follows:
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 1 SEPTEMBER 13, 2016
Staff Present: Planning Manager Gabriel Perez, Principal Planner Jay Wuu,
Consulting Planner Nicole Criste, Assistant City Attorney
Morgan Wazlaw, Executive Assistant Wanda Wise -Latta, and
Office fice Assistant Carley Votaw.
And the following amendment to page four prior to adjournment:
Chairman Bettencourt introduced Assistant City Attorney Morgan Wazlaw.
AYES: Commissioners, Blum, Quill, Wright and Chairperson Bettencourt. NOES: None.
ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: Fitzpatrick. Motion Passed.
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Item order was rearranged per the applicant's request and the Commission's
concurrence.
1. Environmental Assessment 2015-0007, Zone Change 2015-0003 and Tentative
Tract Map 36561 (TTM 2015-0008) submitted by Prism Realty Corporation
proposing to subdivide a 12.25 acre site into 36 residential lots. CEQA: the
Design and Development Department has determined that the project will not
have a significant adverse impact on the environment and is recommending
that a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact be adopted. Location:
54721 Monroe Street.
Principal Planner Jay Wuu presented the information contained in the staff
report, a copy of which is on file in the Design and Development Department.
Principal Planner Wuu provided a summarization of the proposed zoning
change and stated that the applicant requested the equestrian overlay remain
as there are active equestrian uses on the site and should the tract not move
forward as planned, it is expected that the equestrian uses will remain.
Discussion followed between the Commission and staff and included:
• Confirmation by staff that the existing residence on the site is not on the
historical survey.
• Some members of the Commission shared their concerns regarding the
lack of more explicit documentation with regards to the request to
approve a zone change and tract map as well as the consideration of
offsite improvements.
Chairperson Bettencourt declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN at 6:16 p.m.
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 2 SEPTEMBER 13, 2016
Public Speaker: Brook B. Morris, Prism Realty Corporation, Costa Mesa, CA -
introduced himself as the President of Prism Realty Corporation. Mr. Morris
provided background regarding the site.
Discussion followed between the Commission and Mr. Morris regarding
• Grading
• Pad elevations
• Equestrian overlay
• Lack of a regulatory document with regards to finished pad grades
• Cutting or filling against existing perimeter walls
Staff clarified for the Commission that the landscape plan is reviewed at the
administrative level. Staff also stated that the Commission could add a
condition to have the landscape plan be considered by the Planning
Commission.
The Commission asked for clarification regarding when the equestrian use
would go away once the final map is recorded and the zone change occurred.
Staff indicated with the recordation of the final map and the zone change, the
non -conforming equestrian use rights would be eliminated once development
of the site occurred. Staff stated that the Municipal Code contains a section
that addresses existing non -conformities and as long as the non -conforming
use is not being expanded upon, the non -conforming use can remain subject to
the restrictions in the Municipal Code.
Commissioner Quill shared his concerns as to whether there was outreach to
the Vista Santa Rosa Community Council, residents and property owners.
Staff addressed Commissioner Quill's inquiry regarding the possibility of
connecting streets or trails between the applicant's property and Griffin Ranch.
Staff stated that the Southeast Area Overlay was adopted to address similar
concerns as shared by the Commissioner Quill, but the overlay is now being
eliminated as a result of the Development Code Tune Up. Staff also noted that
the proposed project did not qualify under the Southeast Area Overlay
requirements. Staff stated a call had been received from a Griffin Ranch
homeowner who indicated they represented multiple homeowners who were
not interested in internal connections between their development and any
potential neighboring developments.
Public Speaker: Christine Neumann, 82425 Avenue 55, Thermal, CA - Mrs.
Neumann introduced herself and stated that she and her husband own 29
acres on southeast corner of Avenue 54 and Monroe Street in addition to a 20-
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acre parcel at 82425 Avenue 55. Mrs. Neumann shared her concerns regarding
the change in zoning and the possibility of a lack of a buffer between the
existing equestrian properties and the tract home concept.
Staff confirmed that should the equestrian overlay be removed from the
Tentative Tract map, the equestrian improvements along Monroe Street
adjacent to this area would be eliminated in order to match the perimeter
treatments that were approved for Monterra, the Estates at La Quinta, and the
Abarca tract.
Public Speaker: Mr. Brook Morris, Prism Realty Corporation, Prism - Mr. Morris
acknowledged that the proposed request is consistent with the General Plan
already adopted and stated that the Saddle Club entitlements expired.
Chairperson Bettencourt declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED at 7:01 p.m.
Commissioner Wright asked that the Site Development Permit come before the
Commission at a future Public Hearing.
Commissioner Quill expressed concerns with regards to the outreach to the
community especially those in Vista Santa Rosa, the density of the proposed
tract map, and the depth of the lots.
Motion - A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Blum/Wright to
approve Planning Commission Resolution No. 2016-013 recommending to the
City Council adoption of a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact and
approval of a Zone Change 2015-0007 and Tentative Tract Map 36561 to
subdivide a 12.25 acre site into 36 residential lots and the Site Development
Permit including architecture and landscaping plans shall come before the
Planning Commission at a Public Hearing.
AYES: Commissioners Blum, Wright and Chairperson Bettencourt. NOES:
Fitzpatrick and Quill. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Motion passed.
2. Site Development Permit 2016-0001 and Conditional Use Permit 2016-0002
submitted by R & R Development Company LLC proposing to construct a 37,776
square foot fitness center on approximately 5.7 acres of the Jefferson Square
Commercial Center. CEQA: adheres to previously -approved Environmental
Assessment 2002-462 and no further analysis is required. Location: Southwest
corner of Jefferson Street and Fred Waring Drive.
Planning Manager Gabriel Perez presented the information contained in the
staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Design and Development
Department.
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Discussion followed between the Commission and staff regarding:
• Hours of operation
• Serving of beer and wine
• Use of facility as a concert venue
• Drainage concerns with the new use at the proposed site
Chairperson Bettencourt declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN at 7:36 p.m.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Brendan Kelly, architect - Mr. Kelly introduced himself. He
stated that that the name of fitness company is confidential at this time and
responded to the Commissioners' concerns regarding hours of operations and
the possibility of expanding hours to round the clock operation. He also stated
that beer and wine would not be sold at the facility and the facility would not
be used as a concert venue. Mr. Kelly said that they accept the conditions
placed on the project as indicated in a letter dated September 9, 2016.
Chairperson Bettencourt declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED at 7:47 p.m.
Motion - A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners
Fitzpatrick/Wright to adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 2016-014
approving Site Development Permit 2016-0001 and Conditional Use Permit
2016-0002, and a finding of consistency with Environmental Assessment 2002-
462 as submitted by staff, and the following correction to Condition No. 4 of
Conditional Use Permit 2016-0002 as follows:
"Hours of operation are permitted seven days a week and 24-hours a day. Days
and hours of operation may be modified by the fitness center operator."
AYES: Commissioners Blum, Fitzpatrick, Quill, Wright and Chairperson
Bettencourt. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Motion passed.
BUSINESS SESSION
1. Consideration of a Call -Up Review request for Sign Program Amendment 2016-
0001 for the Plaza La Quinta Shopping Center. CEQA: Categorically exempt
from Environmental Review pursuant to Section 15301 (existing facilities).
Location: 78267 Highway 111.
Planning Manager Gabriel Perez presented the information contained in the
staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Design and Development
Department.
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Planning Manager Perez stated that as part of the Development Code Tune Up
process, staff level decisions are shared with the Commission. He said that at
any time, a Commissioner can call up a staff -level decision to the Planning
Commission. He said that Business Session No. 1 requires Commission action to
call the item up and presented the Sign Program Amendment.
Discussion followed between the Commission and staff regarding::
• Existing hanging signs at the center;
• Staff provided clarification regarding the proposed parapet and its
proposed location on the ridgeline of the building; and
• Lack of consistency with regards to the lettering on the proposed
signage.
Motion - A motion was made by Commissioner Quill to call-up review request
for Sign Program Amendment 2016-0001 for Plaza La Quinta Shopping Center.
Motion failed due to a lack of a second.
2. Consideration of an Appeal of Sign Program Amendment 2016-0001 for the
Plaza La Quinta Shopping Center. CEQA: Categorically exempt from
Environmental Review pursuant to Section 15301 (existing facilities). Location:
78267 Highway 111.
Assistant City Attorney Wazlaw stated that based upon the previous vote
regarding Business Session No. 1, the Commission did not have the authority to
vote on Business Session No. 2 and the item was not heard.
COMMISSIONER ITEMS
Commissioner Fitzpatrick commended staff regarding their efforts in working with the
La Quinta Historical Society to develop guidelines as part of the permitting process
that would identify historic structures in the city.
Commissioner Wright concurred with Commissioner Fitzpatrick and hoped that the
historical photographic reference process would continue.
Chairperson Bettencourt in concurrence with the Commission stated that the
Commission is available to assist with a development agreement review process. He
also suggested that staff might consider providing an update on incomplete
subdivision tracts located in the City. Staff commented that the City's inspection staff
regularly checks the condition of incomplete tracts to assure such items as the status
of PM-10 compliance and the condition of the fencing surrounding the tract.
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Commissioner Fitzpatrick inquired as to whether traffic plans were available for the
upcoming Desert Trip event in Indio. Staff stated that applications for encroachment
permits have not been submitted at this time and staff will provide an update
regarding Desert Trip and traffic issues at the next Planning Commission meeting.
STAFF ITEMS -
Planning Manager Perez provided an update to the Commission regarding:
• Council consideration of disbanding the Architecture and Landscaping Review
Board at its September 20, 2016 meeting;
• Village EIR on city website;
• Items that will come before the Planning Commission at a future date: Crab
Pot restaurant expansion; Development Agreement update; historic
preservation efforts by the City; and review of cell tower locations, maintenance
condition and status
• Update on the TJ Maxx and Ulta stores
In response to the Commission's inquiry, Assistant City Attorney Wazlaw will provide
guidelines to the Commission regarding their commenting on the Draft Environmental
Impact Report (EIR) for the La Quinta Village Build -Out Plan available for review and
comment on the City's website.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners
Wright/Blum to adjourn this meeting at 8:20 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
WANDA WISE-LATTA, Executive Assistant
City of La Quinta, California
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STAFF REPORT
DATE: OCTOBER 11, 2016
CASE NUMBER: VILLAGE USE PERMIT 2013-048
APPLICANT: ROBERT J. NOVELLO
PROPERTY OWNER: GRIFFITH INVESTMENTS
REQUEST: APPROVAL OF AN EXPANSION TO THE CRAB POT
RESTAURANT
CEQA: THE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT HAS
DETERMINED THAT THIS PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PURSUANT TO SECTION 15301 OF
THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT IN THAT
THE PROPOSED PROJECT CAN BE CHARACTERIZED AS AN
EXISTING FACILITY
LOCATION: 78121 AVENIDA LA FONDA
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a resolution approving Village Use Permit 2013-048, an expansion to the Crab
Pot restaurant.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
• The applicant proposes a 1,800 square foot expansion to the Crab Pot
restaurant (Attachment 1).
• The proposal does not meet on -site parking requirements. However, the City
Council has encouraged reduced parking requirements in the Village.
• As conditioned, the proposal will comply with applicable General Plan goals,
policies, and programs, as well as zoning development standards.
BACKGROUND
The Crab Pot is located on the southwest corner of Desert Club Drive and Avenida La
Fonda in the La Quinta Village (Attachment 2). The location has been a restaurant site
since the late 1970s, with the Crab Pot opening in 2007. A vacant lot exists to the
west, between the Crab Pot and the former Desert Sage restaurant. This lot was
purchased and merged by the Crab Pot in order to expand the restaurant.
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PROPOSAL & ANALYSIS
The existing restaurant includes approximately 2,970 square feet of interior
dining/kitchen area and 1,500 square feet of outdoor dining space. The proposal is for
an 1,800 square foot expansion, which includes an interior dining area, a seasonal
indoor/outdoor dining area, and a new restroom (Attachment 3). If approved, the
restaurant would be 6,261 square feet.
Along the property frontage, the proposal includes a new glass panel fence treatment
that matches the existing patio fence. Within the expanded interior, movable glass
panels will be utilized to allow for seasonal use of the dining areas. The expansion will
complement the architectural style of the existing restaurant, and will be 17'-5" to the
top of the new roof element. No new landscaping or lighting is proposed.
Parking:
The parking history for the restaurant site can be summarized as follows:
• Chez Monique (1978)
o 1,929 square foot restaurant (8 total on -site spaces)
• Andrew's Bar & Grill (2001)
o Added indoor/outdoor dining and kitchen area (6 total on -site spaces)
• Crab Pot (2011)
o Added refrigeration area (6 total on -site spaces)
■ Three regular, two employee (non -conforming), one ADA
Currently, there is approximately 4,461 square feet of restaurant space and six on -site
parking stalls. The proposed expansion would remove a space, resulting in a total
restaurant area of 6,261 square feet and five on -site parking spaces.
In July, 2014, staff determined that the proposed expansion requires 18 on -site
parking spaces based on the Municipal Code standard of 1 space/75 square feet of
restaurant area applied to the new patio/dining area and 75% of new customer
circulation area (1,360 square feet). It is infeasible for the applicant to provide these
spaces on -site; therefore, staff encouraged the applicant to participate in a shared
parking agreement with neighboring businesses or pay a Village parking in -lieu fee.
The proposal did not proceed due to the inability to satisfy the parking requirement.
In 2015, the applicant was notified of the interim parking ordinance, which allows for
a 50% reduction in required parking, reducing the number of spaces required to nine
on -site spaces. The applicant requests that the Planning Commission approve a
parking reduction from nine to zero parking spaces, without a requirement of the
applicant to enter into a shared parking agreement or pay parking in -lieu fees. The
City Council has recently expressed further support for parking flexibility in the Village,
even suggesting a "zero parking" requirement for building expansions. The Village
Commercial zoning district development standards allow the Planning Commission to
approve variations from parking standards.
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Staff supports the parking reduction for the expansion based on the parking
occupancy and surplus identified in Village parking surveys conducted in 2006 and
2016. Parking survey results of the 2006 Village District Parking Study identified a
Village Core parking occupancy of 52.6% and surplus of 253 spaces at the peak time
of Wednesday at 12:00 p.m. (January). A parking survey completed in August 2016
identified a Village Core parking occupancy of 40% and surplus of 471 spaces at the
peak time of Tuesday at 12:00 p.m.
Opposition from Neighboring Property Owner:
Mr. Wells Marvin, owner of Old Town La Quinta and the multi -tenant building to the
south of Crab Pot, has expressed opposition to the proposed expansion, primarily due
to the lack of proposed parking (Attachment 4). In response to his concerns, staff has
concluded the following:
• As mentioned in the parking summary above, there are six existing on -site
spaces (three regular, two employee, one ADA); the two employee spaces are
non -conforming, and there is often a truck parked in two of the regular spaces,
which could be why Mr. Marvin references only two available parking spaces
• The applicant/property owner is not aware of any parking lot lease agreement
with Mr. Marvin, nor have they been approached about this agreement
• The applicant did obtain building permits for the patio enclosure; however, no
permits were issued for air conditioning for the enclosure
ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPING REVIEW BOARD RECOMMENDATION
On September 14, 2016, the Architectural and Landscaping Review Board reviewed
and recommended approval of the proposal. The Board recommended adjusting the
top of the south elevation by replacing the tile treatment with a parapet to match the
existing elevation (Attachment 5). The Planning Commission should consider this
request.
AGENCY & PUBLIC REVIEW
Public Agency Review:
This request was sent to all applicable City departments and affected public agencies.
All written comments received are on file and available for review with the Design and
Development Department. All applicable comments have been adequately addressed
and/or incorporated in the recommended Conditions of Approval.
Public Notice:
This project was advertised in The Desert Sun newspaper on September 30, 2016, and
mailed to all property owners within 500 feet of the site. To date, no comments have
been received. Any written comments received will be handed out at the Planning
Commission hearing.
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ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The La Quinta Design and Development Department has determined that this project
is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15301 of the California
Environmental Quality Act in that the proposed project can be characterized as an
existing facility. The La Quinta Planning Commission will consider this determination
at the hearing.
Prepared by: Jay S. Wuu, AICP, Principal Planner
Approved by: Gabriel Perez, Planning Manager
Attachments: 1. Project Information
2. Project Area Map
3. Crab Pot Expansion Plan Set
4. Letter of Opposition
5. Revised Rear Elevation
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2016 -
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A VILLAGE
USE PERMIT FOR AN EXPANSION TO THE CRAB POT
RESTAURANT
CASE NUMBER: VILLAGE USE PERMIT 2013-048
APPLICANT: ROBERT J. NOVELLO
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California did, on
the 11th day of October, 2016, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider a
request by Robert J. Novello for approval of an expansion to the Crab Pot restaurant,
generally located at 78121 Avenida La Fonda, more particularly described as:
APN:770122017
WHEREAS, the Design and Development Department published a public hearing
notice in The Desert Sun newspaper on September 30, 2016 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 Planning
Commission did make the following mandatory findings pursuant to Section 9.65.040
of the Municipal Code to justify approval of said Village Use Permit:
1. Consistency with General Plan
The proposed development is consistent with the General Plan land use
designation of Village Commercial. The City's General Plan policies relating
to Village Commercial encourage commercial development, and the
proposed expansion maintains those policies.
2. Consistency with Zoning Code
The proposed development, as conditioned, is consistent with the
development standards of the City's Zoning Code in terms of building
design, site planning, and landscaping. The Village Use Permit has been
conditioned to ensure compliance with the zoning standards of the Village
Commercial zoning district and other supplemental standards as
established in Title 9 of the La Quinta Municipal Code.
3. Compliance with California Environmental Quality Act
The Design and Development Department has determined that this project
is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15301 of the
Planning Commission Resolution 2016-
Village Use Permit 2013-048
Applicant: Robert J. Novella
October 11, 2016
California Environmental Quality Act in that the proposed project can be
characterized as an existing facility
4. Surrounding Uses
The proposed development incorporates a land use that is compatible with
adjacent properties. The design regulations specified are compatible with
the existing commercial retail and restaurant uses located near the project
area and surrounding properties.
5. Architectural Design
The architecture and layout of the building expansion is compatible with,
and not detrimental to, the existing surrounding commercial land uses, and
is consistent with the development standards in the Municipal Code. The
expansion is concluded to be appropriate for the proposed location, and
supplemental design elements appropriately enhance the architecture of
the building.
6. Site Design
The site design of the project, including project entries, interior circulation,
pedestrian access and amenities, screening, exterior lighting, and other site
design elements are compatible with surrounding development and with
the quality of design prevalent in the city.
7. Landscape Design
No new landscaping is proposed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of
La Quinta, California, as follows:
SECTION 1. That the above recitations are true and constitute the Findings of the
Planning Commission in this case.
SECTION 2. That it does hereby approve Village Use Permit 2013-048, 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 City of La
Quinta Planning Commission, held on this the 11th day of October, 2016, by the
following vote:
AYES:
Planning Commission Resolution 2016-
Village Use Permit 2013-048
Applicant: Robert J. Novella
October 11, 2016
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
PHILIP BETTENCOURT, Chairman
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
GABRIEL PEREZ, Planning Manager
City of La Quinta, California
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2016-
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED
VILLAGE USE PERMIT 2013-048
APPLICANT: ROBERT J. NOVELLO
OWNER: GRIFFITH INVESTMENTS
OCTOBER 11, 2016
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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 Village Use 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 Village Use Permit shall comply with the requirements and standards 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.M.
3. The Village Use Permit shall expire two years from Planning Commission approval
(October 11, 2018) 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 Development Division (Grading Permit, Green Sheet
(Public Works Clearance) for Building Permits, Water Quality Management Plan
(WQMP) Exemption Form — Whitewater River Region, Improvement Permit)
Riverside Co. Environmental Health Department
Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD)
Imperial Irrigation District (IID)
California Regional Water Quality Control Board (CRWQCB)
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
improvements 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
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2016-
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED
VILLAGE USE PERMIT 2013-048
APPLICANT: ROBERT J. NOVELLO
OWNER: GRIFFITH INVESTMENTS
OCTOBER 11, 2016
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Waste Discharger 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, Sections 8.70.010 et seq. (Stormwater Management and Discharge
Controls), and 13.24.170 (Clean Air/Clean Water), LQMC; Riverside County Ordinance No.
457; the California Regional Water Quality Control Board — Colorado River Basin Region
Board Order No. R7-2013-0011 and the State Water Resources Control Board's Order No.
2012-0006-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.
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
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construction until all improvements are completed and accepted by the City
Council.
7. 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.
8. 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
9. The public street right-of-way offers for dedication required for this development
include:
A. PUBLIC STREETS
1) Avenida La Fonda (Modified Local Street) — No additional right of way
dedication is required.
2) Desert Club Drive (Local Street) — No additional right of way dedication is
required.
10. Direct vehicular access is restricted, except for those access points identified on the
preliminary precise grading plan for the Village Use Permit, or as otherwise conditioned
in these conditions of approval.
11. 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
12. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Sections 13.24.060 (Street
Improvements),13.24.070 (Street Design - Generally) & 13.24.100 (Access for Individual
Properties and Development) for public streets.
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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.
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.
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 evaluate
ADA accessibility issues.
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 18 feet in length with a 2-foot overhang for all parking stalls or as
approved by the City Engineer. One van accessible handicapped parking stall is
required per 6 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 28 feet or as approved by the City
Engineer
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.
15. 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.
or the approved equivalents of alternate materials.
16. The applicant shall submit current mix designs (less than two years old at the time of
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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.
17. 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.
18. 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).
19. The following improvement plans shall be prepared and submitted for review and
approval by the Design and Development Department. A separate set of plans for each
line item specified below shall be prepared. The plans shall utilize the minimum scale
specified, unless otherwise authorized by the City Engineer in writing. Plans may be
prepared at a larger scale if additional detail or plan clarity is desired. Note, the
applicant may be required to prepare other improvement plans not listed here pursuant
to improvements required by other agencies and utility purveyors.
A. On -Site Precise Grading Plan 1" = 20' Horizontal
(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.
Precise grading plans shall normally include all on -site surface improvements including
but not limited to finish grades for curbs & gutters, sidewalks, building floor elevations,
wall elevations, parking lot improvements, ADA requirements, stop signs, limit lines, and
legends, no parking signs, raised pavement markers, and street name signs.
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"Precise Grading" plan is required to be submitted for approval by the Building Official,
Planning Manager and the City Engineer.
20. 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 Design and Development Department at the City website (www.la-
quinta.org). Please navigate to the Design and Development home page and look for
the Standard Drawings hyperlink.
21. The applicant shall furnish a complete set of all approved improvement plans on a
storage media acceptable to the City Engineer (currently mylars).
22. 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.
GRADTNG
23. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.050 (Grading
Improvements).
24. 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.
25. 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 an engineer 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
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8.70.010 and 13.24.170 (NPDES Stormwater Discharge Permit and Storm
Management and Discharge Controls).
E. A grading bond in a form acceptable to the City, and in an amount sufficient to
guarantee compliance with the grading bond requirements.
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.
26. 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.
27. Building pad elevation on the grading plan submitted for City Engineer's approval shall
conform with pad elevation shown on the preliminary precise grading plan, unless the
pad elevations have other requirements imposed elsewhere in these Conditions of
Approval, or as approved by the City Engineer.
28. 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.
DRAINAGE
29. 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 10 year storm shall be retained within the
development, unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer.
30. Nuisance water shall be retained on site. Nuisance water shall be disposed of per
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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.
31. The design of the development shall not cause any increase in flood boundaries and
levels in any area outside the development.
32. 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.
33. Storm drainage historically received from adjoining property shall be received and
retained or passed through into the historic downstream drainage relief route.
34. 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. R7-2013-
0011 and the State Water Resources Control Board's Order No. 2009-0009-DWQ and
Order No. 2010-0014-DWQ.
UTTI TTTFS
35. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.110 (Utilities).
36. 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, electric vaults, water valves, and telephone stands, to ensure optimum
placement for practical and aesthetic purposes.
37. Utility easements shall be clear of any obstructions including buildings, other
permanent structures, and overhead obstructions, unless the utility has given non-
interference notice.
38. 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.
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MAINTENANCE
39. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.160
(Maintenance).
40. The applicant shall make provisions for the continuous and perpetual maintenance of
on -site landscaping, access drives, sidewalks, and stormwater BMPs.
FEES AND DEPOSITS
41. 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.
42. 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).
PLANNING
43. Prior to the issuance of any building permits for the proposed expansion, the applicant
shall obtain all necessary Building Division approvals for the conditioning of the
previously -permitted patio enclosure.
ATTACHMENT 1
Proiect Information
CASE NUMBER:
VILLAGE USE PERMIT 2013-048
APPLICANT:
ROBERT J. NOVELLO
PROPERTY OWNER:
GRIFFITH INVESTMENTS
REQUEST:
APPROVAL OF AN EXPANSION TO THE CRAB POT RESTAURANT
LOCATION:
78121 AVENIDA LA FONDA
GENERAL PLAN
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1301 ALASKAN WAY
120 LAKESIDE AVENUE, SUITE 310
78080 CALLE AMIGO
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 98101
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 98122
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253
PHONE: (206) 623-6800
PHONE: (206) 324-4800
PHONE: (760) 771-9993
CONTACT: HAL GRIFFITH
FAX: (206) 322-2875
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From:
Wells Marvin
To:
Gabriel Perez
Cc:
Frank Snevacek
Subject:
Expansion of Crab Pot Restaurant Village Use Permit 2013-048
Date:
Friday, September 30, 2016 12:39:15 PM
Dear Gabriel:
I am extremely concerned about expansion of this restaurant that has only two parking spaces on site. This owner
has pushed the envelope and has not been a good neighbor to me where I own buildings both across the street and
behind him. As you know I own Old Town and I own 78120 Calle Estado. Because this restaurant has only two
spaces on site they rely on parking for both employees and customers on property they don't own. Their employees
and customers continue to use both my parking lot at 78120 Calle Estado and the Old Town parking lots to absorb
there lack of parking. We have asked them not to do this many times but has always been ignored. It is important to
look at the history of the use of this restaurant. It was originally Chez Monique a dive biker bar that even the Sheriff
did not want to enter. It was then converted with a special use permit and doubled in size to reopen as Andrew's Bar
and Grill an upscale restaurant. At that time the City required that Andrew's secure parking to meet most or all of
the parking required for such and intensive use. They did this by entering into a parking lot lease agreement with
me to provide parking for them after 6;00 PM. on property I owned.
The City Subsequently let the Crab Pot open with only two parking spaces and no lease of additional spaces. To add
insult to injury you then allowed them to double the size of the restaurant again by enclosing their patio. I
understand this may or may not have been done with proper approvals and permits. If so they should be required to
remove the improvements. Still you never enforced you own parking requirements in the Village by requiring them
to buy land for parking, lease spaces or pay in -lieu fees to the City for their lack of parking. Everyone else in the
Village plays by the rules but this building owner does not. You must enforce your laws and the City requirements
and must not allow continued use of this property as a restaurant unless they meet all parking requirements. I
would add that we have complained for years that this restaurant has cleaned the mats from their restaurant in the
alley behind the restaurant and let this dirty, toxic water to flow down Desert Club to Tampico causing water, flies
and food debris to accumulate in the gutter. Again they have been told about this and don nothing. This restaurant
is a nuisance and both the City and the County Health Dept. shout investigate this and take appropriate action.
Very Truly
Wells L. Marvin
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TO: Honorable Chair and Members of the Planning Commission
FROM: Gabriel Perez, Planning Manager
DATE: October 11, 2016
SUBJECT: CITY OF LA QUINTA HISTORIC PRESERVATION UPDATE
The purpose of this report is to provide an update on historic preservation efforts in
the City of La Quinta in light of the City Council vote on April 19, 2016 to eliminate the
Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) as a part of the City's development review
streamlining efforts. The City Council acted to remove Chapter 2.35, Historic
Preservation Commission, from the Municipal Code including references to the HPC in
Title 7, Historic Preservation. The Council action was based on the following
considerations:
• Cultural resource monitoring and protection is accomplished by the
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA);
• New state tribal consultation laws, AB 52 and SB 18, promote cultural resource
protection and did not exist when the HPC was established;
• The development review timeframe is reduced without HPC review;
• The benefits of the Certified Local Government program have not been
substantial and scarce City resources are necessary to maintain the Historic
Preservation Commission; and
• No landmarks or historic districts have been designated since the preparation
of the 1997 and 2006 historic resource surveys.
Past Historic Preservation Initiatives
The past historic preservation activities conducted by the Planning Division and HPC
include:
• A 1997 Historic Resources Survey of citywide historic resources funded by a
$15,000 grant from the Certified Local Government Program. A total of 72
properties were identified as eligible for landmark status.
• A 2006 Historic Site Survey update funded by the City in the amount of $25,000.
The survey identified 183 buildings that were recorded into the California
Historical Resources Inventory, but not eligible for the National Register of
Historic Places or the California Register of Historical Resources. A total of 74
buildings were not recorded, but noted in the survey.
• A 2011 Historic Preservation Fund Grant in the amount of $10,000 to
consolidate and digitize existing historic resource data in a searchable
database.
78-495 Calle Tampico I La Quinta I California 92253 1 760.777.7000 1 www.La-Quinta.org
Title 7 Historic Preservation
The responsibilities of the City Council and Planning Commission for the protection of
historic resources, landmarks and districts are identified in Title 7 as follows:
• Proposed designation of landmarks and historic districts are reviewed by the
Planning Commission and recommendations are provided to the City Council.
• Permit applications for building modifications in a historic district or on a
designated landmark are reviewed by the Planning Commission and
recommendations are provided to the City Council. Building modification work
may include to tear down, demolish, construct, alter, remove or relocate any
improvement to a designated landmark, or which lies in a historic district
• The City Council maintains the historic resources inventory.
California Environmental Quality Act project findings
CEQA requires environmental review of any substantial adverse change by a proposed
project in the significance of a historical, archaeological or unique paleontological
resource. A cultural resources survey is prepared to determine if a proposed project is
likely to cause an impact to a significant historical or archaeological resource. The
HPC previously reviewed all cultural resource surveys prepared for a proposed project
and made recommendations to the Planning Commission.
A summary of the cultural resources survey findings is included in a project's
environmental initial study along with any mitigation measures that may be required
to reduce the project's impacts to a cultural resource to a level of less than significant.
Any prepared cultural resource survey for a project is referenced in the environmental
initial study and is available for review in the project case file for the Planning
Commission or the general public. The Planning Commission is responsible for making
a project finding that the processing and approval of the permit or project application
is in compliance with the requirements of CEQA.
Building alterations for properties in the historic resources inventory
On April 19, 2016, the City Council encouraged future historic preservation efforts to
continue with the leadership of the La Quinta Historical Society. Staff committed to
the creation of a historic building tracking system with Trakit permitting software to
prevent the demolition or significant alternation of buildings in the historic resources
inventory. In August 2016, the tracking system was completed and permit
technicians are alerted of buildings in the historic resources inventory before a
building permit is issued.
The building permit procedures for buildings in the historic resources inventory begin
with the permit technician providing notice to Planning Division staff of a new building
permit application that may alter a historic resource. Planning Division staff reviews
the record of the property and determines if the proposed alteration will alter the
historic integrity of a building that is an eligible or designated cultural resource.
Planning Division staff also coordinates with the La Quinta Historical Society for the
review of building permits when proposed building alterations include any of the
following:
1. Building demolition;
2. Significant changes to a building footprint or floor plan; and
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3. Alterations to a significant architectural fabric of the building (i.e. roof line, roof
tiles, doors, hardware or windows).
After review by Planning Division staff and the La Quinta Historical Society, building
permits can be issued for work that will not alter the significance of a historic
resource. Significant alterations to any of the 112 buildings determined to qualify as
"historical resources" under CEQA may require further CEQA review if the work is likely
to result in a substantial change to the historic resource.
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