CC Resolution 2002-085RESOLUTION NO. 2002-85
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING REVISED DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND
DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR A MULTI -USE COMMERCIAL/LIGHT
INDUSTRIAL CENTER ON 36 ± ACRES LOCATED GENERALLY BETWEEN
ADAMS STREET AND DUNE PALMS ROAD AND NORTH OF STATE
HIGHWAY 111
CASE NO.: SPECIFIC PLAN 99-036, AMENDMENT #1
APPLICANT: SKY WEST CORP. CENTRE GROUP LLC AND CITY OF LA QUINTA
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, did on
the 41h day of June, 2002, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider amending the
development standards and design guidelines for the partially developed La Quinta
Corporate Centre on 36 ± acres located generally between Adams Street and Dune
Palms Road and north of Highway 1 1 1, more particularly described as:
Parcels 1-12 of Parcel Map 29351 and Lots 1-4 of LLA 99-316
Portion NW 1 /4 of Section 29, T5S, R7E, SBBM
APN: 649-020-049 to -051 and -054 to -067
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 14th day of May, 2002, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing and on a vote of
4-0 adopted Resolution 2002-048 recommending to the City Council approval of
Specific Plan 99-036 (Amendment #1), subject to findings and conditions.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, did on
the 7th day of September, 1999, approve Specific Plan development standards and
design guidelines allowing retail, office, industrial and associated land uses on 36 ±
acres by adoption of Resolution No. 99-1 1 1.
WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering all
testimony and arguments, if any, of all interested persons wanting to be heard, said
City Council did make the following mandatory findings recommending approval of said
Specific Plan Amendment:
1 . The proposed Specific Plan Amendment is consistent with the goals and policies
of the La Quinta General Plan, and the Land Use Map for the General Plan and
supports the development of regional commercial and commercial park uses
north of Highway 1 1 1 to the regional stormwater channel, as conditioned.
2. The proposed Specific Plan Amendment will not be detrimental to the public
health, safety and welfare, as it has been designed to be compatible with
surrounding development, and conform with the City's standards and
requirements, as conditioned.
Resolution No. 2002-85
Specific Plan 99-036, Amendment #1
Sky West Corp. Centre Group LLC and City of La Quinta
Adopted: June 4, 2002
Page 2
3. The proposed Specific Plan Amendment is compatible with the City's Zoning
Ordinance in that it supports the development of commercial and industrial uses
in the Regional Commercial and Commercial Park Zoning Districts, respectively.
4. Development of the proposed amended Specific Plan is compatible with the
parcels on which it is proposed, and surrounding land uses as an extension of
existing commercial uses along Highway 111. The project will be further
reviewed through the Site Development/Conditional Use Permit process,
allowing for use -specific mitigation at that time.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
La Quinta, California, as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and constitute the findings of the City
Council in this case;
2. That it does hereby require compliance with the Conditions of Approval for the
proposed Specific Plan Update;
3. That it does hereby reconfirm the conclusion that Environmental Assessment
99-383 assessed the environmental concerns of this Specific Plan pursuant to
City Council Resolution No. 99-110; and
4. That it does hereby by approve Specific Plan 99-036 (Amendment #1) for the
reasons set forth in this Resolution, subject to the attached conditions.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La
Quinta City Council held on this 4th day of June, 2002, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Adolph, Henderson, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Pena
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
JOHN J1. DENA, VayAr
City of �/ Quinta,, California
Resolution No. 2002-85
Specific Plan 99-036, Amendment #1
Sky West Corp. Centre Group LLC and City of La Quinta
Adopted: June 4, 2002
Page 3
ATTEST:
JU E GREEK, CMC, Ity Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
(City Seal)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
M. KA H INE JEN N, City Attorney
City of La Quinta, California
RESOLUTION NO. 2002-85
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL
SPECIFIC PLAN 99-036 (AMENDMENT #1) - LA QUINTA CORPORATE CENTRE
SKY WEST CORP. CENTRE GROUP LLC AND CITY OF LA QUINTA
JUNE 4, 2002
GENERAL
1. Condition deleted.
2. The applicant/developer agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City
of La Quinta (the "City"), its agents, officers and employees from any claim,
action or proceeding to attack, set aside, void, or annul the approval of this
specific plan amendment. 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.
3. Prior to the issuance of a grading, construction or building permit, the
applicant/developer shall obtain permits and/or clearances from the following
public agencies:
• Fire Marshal
• Public Works Department (Grading Permit, Improvement Permit)
• Community Development Department
• Riverside County Environmental Health Department
• Desert Sands Unified School District
• Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD)
• Imperial Irrigation District (IID)
• California Water Quality Control Board (CWQCB)
The applicant is responsible for any requirements of the permits or clearances
from those jurisdictions. If the requirements include approval of improvement
plans, applicant shall furnish proof of said approvals prior to obtaining City
approval of the plans.
The applicant shall comply with applicable provisions of the City's NPDES
stormwater discharge permit. For projects requiring project -specific NPDES
construction permits, the applicant shall submit a copy of the CWQCB
acknowledgment of the applicant's Notice of Intent prior to issuance of a
grading or site construction permit. The applicant shall ensure that the required
Storm Water Pollution Protection Plan is available for inspection at the project
site.
Resolution No. 2"2-85
Conditions of Approval - Final
Specific Plan 99-036 (Amendment #1) - La Quinta Corporate Centre
Adopted: June 4, 2002
Page 2
4. The applicant shall comply with the terms and requirements of the Development
Impact Fee in effect at the time of issuance of building permits.
PROPERTY RIGHTS
5. Prior to the issuance of a grading, construction or building permit, the applicant
shall acquire or confer required or necessary property rights including easements
and rights of way.
6. The applicant shall dedicate or grant public and private street right of way and
utility easements in conformance with the City's General Plan, Municipal Code,
applicable specific plans, and as required by the City Engineer.
7. Rights of way required of this development shall comply with the City's General
Plan as follows:
A. Highway 1 1 1 - the remainder of applicant's 70-foot half of a 140-foot
right of way plus additional if required by Caltrans or the design of the
improvements.
B. Dune Palms Road - the remainder of the applicant's 44-foot half of an 88-
foot right of way plus additional width at Highway 1 1 1 to accommodate
dual left turn lanes. The additional width section shall be 60-foot half -
width from Highway 111 to 300 feet north and taper from that point
northerly to 44 feet.
C. Industrial Road/Corporate Centre Drive - 64-foot right of way from
western boundary (connecting to industrial road within SP 98-033) to
Dune Palms Road. If right of way across the "Not A Part" property is
unavailable, the applicant shall, by separate deed, grant temporary right
of way for construction of cul-de-sacs at the road's termini at that
property. The temporary grant shall automatically expire when the
industrial road is completed and the cul-de-sacs removed.
D. North/South Cul de sac - 64-foot right of way.
8. Street right of way geometry for culs de sac, knuckle turns and corner cut-
backs shall conform with Riverside County Standard Drawings #800, 801 and
#805 respectively unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer.
Resolution No. '1002-86
Conditions of Approval - Final
Specific Plan 99-036 (Amendment #1) - La Quint& Corporate Centre
Adopted: June 4, 2002
Page 3
9. Dedications or grants shall include additional widths as necessary for corner
dedicated right and left turn lanes, bus turnouts, and other features contained
in the approved construction plans.
10. If the City Engineer determines that street rights of way are necessary prior to
development of this property, the applicant shall grant the rights of way within
60 days of written request by the City.
11. The applicant shall create perimeter setbacks along public rights of way as
follows (listed setback depth is the average depth if a meandering wall design
is used):
A. Highway 1 1 1 - 50 feet
B. Adams Street, Dune Palms Road, Industrial Road/Corporate Centre Dr.,
and Cul De Sac - 10 feet
Setback requirements apply to all frontage including sites dedicated or granted
for utility purposes.
Where public facilities (e.g., sidewalks) are placed on privately -owned setbacks,
the applicant shall dedicate or grant blanket easements for those purposes.
12. The applicant shall dedicate or grant easements necessary for placement of and
access to utility lines and structures.
13. The applicant shall dedicate or grant abutter's rights of access to public streets
from all frontage except access points shown on the approved site plan.
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.
14. Improvement plans shall be prepared by or under the direct supervision of
qualified engineers and landscape architects, as appropriate. Plans shall be
submitted on 24" x 36" media in the categories of "Rough Grading," "Precise
Grading," "Streets & Drainage," and "Landscaping." All plans except precise
_grading plans shall have signature blocks for the City Engineer. Precise grading
plans shall have signature blocks for Community Development Director and the
Building Official. Plans are not approved for construction until they are signed.
Resolution No. 2002-85
Conditions of Approval - Final
Specific Plan 99-036 (Amendment #1) - La Quinta Corporate Centre
Adopted. June 4, 2002
Page 4
"Streets and Drainage" plans shall normally include signals, sidewalks, bike
paths, gates and entryways, and parking lots. "Landscaping" plans shall
normally include irrigation improvements, landscape lighting and perimeter walls.
Plans for improvements not listed above shall be in formats approved by the
City Engineer.
15. The City may maintain standard plans, details and/or construction notes for
elements of construction. For a fee established by City resolution, the applicant
may acquire standard plan and/or detail sheets from the City.
16. When final public street plans are approved by the City, the applicant shall
furnish accurate Auto cad files of the approved plans on storage media
acceptable to the City Engineer. The files shall utilize standard Auto cad menu
items so they may be fully retrieved into a basic Auto cad program. At the
completion of construction and prior to final acceptance of improvements, the
applicant shall update the files to reflect as -constructed conditions.
If the plans were not produced in Auto cad or a file format which can be
converted to Auto cad, the City Engineer may accept raster -image files of the
plans.
IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT
17. Depending on the timing of development of the specific plan area and the status
of off -site improvements at that time, the applicant may be required to
construct improvements, to reimburse others who construct improvements that
are obligations of this development, to secure the cost of the improvements for
future construction by others, or a combination of these methods.
In the event that any of the improvements required herein are constructed by
the City prior to their construction by the applicant, the applicant shall reimburse
the City for the cost of those improvements.
18. Prior to issuance of any further for site grading or building construction permits,
the applicant shall construct any remaining or deferred improvements and
satisfy obligations required by these conditions, Caltrans and/or utility
authorities or furnish an executed, secured agreement to do so. For secured
agreements, security provided, and the release thereof, shall conform with
Chapter 13, LQMC.
Resolution No. 2002-85
Conditions of Approval - Final
Specific Plan 99-036 (Amendment #1) - La Quints Corporate Centre
Adopted: June 4, 2002
Page 5
19. If improvements are secured, the applicant shall provide estimates of
improvement costs for checking and approval by the City Engineer. Estimates
shall comply with the schedule of unit costs adopted by City resolution or
ordinance. For items not listed in the City's schedule, estimates shall meet the
approval of the City Engineer.
Estimates for utilities and other improvements under the jurisdiction of other
agencies shall be approved by those agencies. Security is not required for
telephone, gas, or T.V. cable improvements.
20. If on -site improvements are phased with multiple administrative approvals (e.g.,
Site Development Permits or maps), all obligations for public improvements shall
be satisfied or secured prior to approval of the first phase unless otherwise
approved by the City Engineer.
21. If the applicant fails to construct improvements or satisfy obligations in a timely
manner or as specified in an approved phasing plan, the City shall have the right
to halt issuance of building permits or final building inspections or otherwise
withhold approvals related to the development of the project until the applicant
makes satisfactory progress on the improvements or obligations or has made
other arrangements satisfactory to the City.
GRADING
22. The applicant shall furnish a preliminary geotechnical ("soils") report and a
grading plan prepared by a qualified engineer. The grading plan shall conform
with the recommendations of the soils report and be certified as adequate by
a soils engineer or engineering geologist. The plan must be approved by the
City Engineer prior to issuance of a grading permit.
23. Slopes shall not exceed 5:1 within public rights of way and 3:1 in landscape
areas outside the right of way unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer.
24. The applicant shall endeavor to minimize differences in elevation at abutting
properties.
25. Prior to occupation of the project site for construction purposes, the applicant
shall submit and receive approval of a Fugitive Dust Control plan prepared in
accordance with Chapter 6.16, LQMC. The applicant shall furnish security, in
a form acceptable to the City, in an amount sufficient to guarantee compliance
with the provisions of the permit.
Resolution No. 2002-85
Conditions of Approval - Final
Specific Plan 99-036 (Amendment #1) - La Quints Corporate Centre
Adopted: June 4, 2002
Page 6
26. The applicant shall maintain cleared or graded land to prevent wind and water
erosion of soils. The land shall be planted with interim landscaping or provided
with other erosion control measures approved by the Community Development
and Public Works Departments.
27. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall provide building pad
certifications stamped and signed by qualified engineers or surveyors. For each
pad, the certification shall list the approved elevation, the actual elevation, the
difference between the two, if any, and pad compaction. The data shall be
organized by lot number and listed cumulatively if submitted at different times.
DRAINAGE
28. The tributary drainage area shall extend to the centerline of adjacent public
streets.
29. Storm drainage historically received from adjoining property shall be retained on
site or disposed of in the same manner as on -site storm runoff.
30. Nuisance water shall be retained on site and disposed of in a manner acceptable
to the City Engineer.
31. If the applicant proposes discharge of stormwater to the Whitewater Drainage
Channel, the applicant shall indemnify the City from the costs of any sampling
and testing of the development's effluent which may be required under the
City's NPDES Permit or other City- or area -wide pollution prevention program,
and for any other obligations and/or expenses which may arise from such
discharge. The indemnification shall be executed and furnished to the City prior
to issuance of any grading, construction or building permit and shall be binding
on all heirs, executors, administrators, assigns, and successors in interest of
land within the specific plan area excepting therefrom those portions required
to be dedicated or deeded for public use. The form of the indemnification and
the assignment of responsibility (if any) shall be acceptable to the City Attorney.
UTILITIES
32. The applicant shall comply with legally -enforceable requirements of utility
authorities.
Resolution No. 2002-85
Conditions of Approval - Final
Specific Plan 99-036 (Amendment #1) - La Quinta Corporate Centre
Adopted: June 4, 2002
Page 7
33. The applicant shall obtain the approval of the City Engineer for the location of
all proposed utility lines within the right of way and all above -ground utility
structures including, but not limited to, traffic signal cabinets, electrical vaults,
water valves, and telephone stands, to ensure optimum placement for practical
and aesthetic purposes.
34. Existing aerial utilities and all proposed utilities within or adjacent to the
proposed development shall be installed underground. Power lines exceeding
34.5 kv are exempt from this requirement.
35. 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 trench compaction.
STREET AND TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS
36. The City is contemplating adoption of a revised infrastructure fee program. Any
property within this specific plan which has not received final development
approval when the program takes effect may be subject to the program as
determined by the City.
37. The applicant is responsible for the following street improvements which shall
conform with the General Plan street type noted in parentheses. Dimensions
and features shall conform with the City's General Plan in effect at the time of
construction if different from those listed.
A. Highway 1 1 1 - The north half (58 feet) of a 1 16-foot street improvement
including landscape median, 50 percent of the traffic signal modification
at the project main entry and an eight -foot sidewalk.
B. Dune Palms Road - Construct half -width street improvement plus six-foot
sidewalk. Half street shall be 48-feet from the Highway 1 1 1 curb return
to a point 285 feet north and from that point taper 55:1 northerly to 32-
foot width. The applicant shall re -stripe traffic lanes and modify the
traffic signal at this intersection as required including, but not necessarily
limited to, installation, relocation or reconfiguration of poles, arms, heads,
and traffic sensor loops.
Resolution No. 2002-85
Conditions of Approval - Final
Specific Plan 99-036 (Amendment #1) - La Quints Corporate Centre
Adopted: June 4, 2002
Page 8
C. Industrial Road (Corporate Centre Dr.) - 40-foot travel width (between
curb faces) from Adams Street to east boundary of hotel site plus 5-foot
sidewalks. The applicant shall have full responsibility for any required
traffic signals or a fair share responsibility if adjacent developments utilize
signals for access.
If right of way is available across the "Not A Part" property, the applicant
may be required to construct that portion of the road subject to
reimbursement. If not available, the applicant shall construct cul de sacs
at the industrial road's termini at that property.
D. Bike Path - Construct a "Class A" Bike Path along the south embankment
of the Whitewater Storm Channel (within the Channel right of way) from
Adams Street to Dune Palms Road along the project property line, subject
to CVWD approval.
E. Parking Lot - The on -site parking lot shall conform with the provisions of
the LQMC, General Plan and Zoning Ordinance unless otherwise specified
in the Specific Plan.
Bus turnouts, dedicated turn lanes and other features in the approved plans may
warrant additional street widths as deemed necessary by the City Engineer.
38. Improvements shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the LQMC,
adopted standards, supplemental drawings and specifications, and as approved
by the City Engineer. Improvement plans for streets and parking areas shall be
stamped and signed by qualified engineers.
39. Culs de sac, knuckle turns and corner cutbacks shall conform with Riverside
County Standard Drawings #800, #801, and #805 respectively unless
otherwise approved by the City Engineer.
40. The applicant may be required to extend improvements beyond development
boundaries to ensure they safely integrate with existing improvements (e.g.,
grading; traffic control devices and transitions in alignment, elevation or
dimensions of streets and sidewalks).
41. Improvements shall include appurtenances such as traffic control signs,
markings and other devices, street name signs, and sidewalks. Mid -block street
lighting is not required.
Resolution No. 2002-85
Conditions of Approval - Final
Specific Plan 99-036 (Amendment #1) - La Quinta Corporate Centre
Adopted: June 4, 2002
Page 9
42. The applicant shall design street pavement sections using Caltrans' design
procedure (20-year life) and site -specific data for soil strength and anticipated
traffic loading (including construction traffic). Minimum structural sections shall
be equivalent to the following:
Residential & Parking Areas 3.0" a.c./4.50" a.b.
Collector 4.0"/5.00"
Secondary Arterial 4.0"/6.00"
Primary Arterial 4.5"/6.00"
Major Arterial 5.5"/6.50"
43. The applicant shall submit current mix designs (less than two years old at the
time of construction) for base, asphalt concrete and Portland cement concrete.
The submittal shall include test results for all specimens used in the mix design
procedure. For mix designs over six months old, the submittal shall include
recent (less than six months old at the time of construction) aggregate gradation
test results confirming that design gradations can be achieved in current
production. The applicant shall not schedule construction operations until mix
designs are approved.
44. General access points, turning movements of traffic and internal circulation are
subject to the following:
A. Main Project Entry - On Highway 111 midway between Adams Street
and Dune Palms Road and aligning with the Auto Center's main entry on
south side of Highway 1 1 1 - Full turning movements allowed with traffic
signal installation.
B. Secondary Accesses on Highway 111 - As allowed by Caltrans and
approved by the City Engineer. Right-in/right-out only. Minimum spacing
of 250 feet between curb returns of any adjacent driveways or streets.
City staff shall support the applicant's efforts to add a driveway in
excess of the Caltrans standard.
C. Access Drive on Dune Palms Road - Minimum spacing of 250 feet
between the access drive curb return and the Hwy. 1 1 1 curb return.
-- D. Access drives from arterial streets (Highway 1 1 1, Adams Street and
Dune Palms Road) shall not have parking spaces taking direct access
therefrom and shall not be intersected by a parking aisle or another
parking accessway for a minimum distance of 82 feet from the curbface
of Highway 1 1 1, and 50 feet from the curbface of Dune Palms Road.
Resolution No. 2002-85
Conditions of Approval - Final
Specific Plan 99-036 (Amendment #1) - La Quinta Corporate Centre
Adopted: June 4, 2002
Page 10
E. Industrial Road/Corporate Centre Dr. - Access locations as depicted in the
Specific Plan. Access drive geometries shall comply with current City
standards and policies.
45. The applicant shall submit an interior circulation plan for review and approval of
the City Engineer. The plan shall be drawn to scale and include dimensions,
curve data and corner radii for main interior circulation routes.
46. Prior to approval of any final map that subdivides land, or any lot line
adjustment that adjusts the size of existing lots with the Specific Plan area,
reciprocal access easements shall be provided as necessary to implement the
circulation patterns approved by the Specific Plan.
The easterly portion of the Specific Plan area shall provide at least two internal
access routes within the parking lots leading to the abutting property located to
the west which is not a part of this Specific Plan.
If the applicant desires to construct an access route to the signal on Highway
1 1 1 at La Quinta Drive, the applicant shall obtain an executed reciprocal access
easement and agreement. The location and language of the access easement
shall meet the approval of the City Engineer and the City Attorney. The
easement provision may include a requirement for the abutting property owners
to reimburse the applicant a pro-rata share of the commercially reasonable cost
of construction and maintenance of the shared access routes (including signal
if applicable). Such provisions shall provide for arbitration of disputes regarding
the provision of the agreement.
LANDSCAPING
47. The applicant shall provide landscaping in required setbacks.
48. Landscape and irrigation plans shall be signed and stamped by a licensed
landscape architect. The applicant shall submit plans to the Community
Development Department. When plans are approved, the applicant shall obtain
the signatures of CVWD and the Riverside County Agricultural Commissioner
prior to final signing by the City.
49. Landscape areas shall have permanent irrigation improvements meeting the
requirements of the City. Use of lawn shall be minimized with no lawn or spray
irrigation within 18-inches of curbs along public streets.
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_._ Conditions of Approval - Final
Specific Plan 99-036 (Amendment #1) - La Quints Corporate Centre
Adopted: June 4, 2002
Page 11
PUBLIC SERVICES
50. The applicant shall provide public transit improvements as required by Sunline
Transit and/or the City Engineer.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
51. The applicant shall employ construction quality -assurance measures which meet
the approval of the City Engineer.
52. The applicant shall employ or retain qualified civil engineers, geotechnical
engineers, surveyors, or other appropriate professionals to provide sufficient
construction supervision to be able to furnish and sign accurate record
drawings.
53. The applicant shall arrange and bear the cost of measurement, sampling and
testing procedures not included in the City's inspection program but required by
the City as evidence that construction materials and methods comply with plans
and specifications.
54. Upon completion of construction, the applicant shall furnish the City
reproducible record drawings of all public improvement plans which were signed
by the City Engineer. Each sheet shall be clearly marked "Record Drawings,"
"As -Built" or "As -Constructed" and shall be stamped and signed by the engineer
or surveyor certifying to the accuracy of the drawings. The applicant shall
revise the CAD or raster -image files previously submitted to the City to reflect
as -constructed conditions.
MAINTENANCE
55. The applicant shall make provisions for continuous, perpetual maintenance of
all on -site improvements, perimeter landscaping, access drives, sidewalks, and
drainage outfalls. The applicant shall maintain required public improvements
until expressly released from this responsibility by the appropriate public agency.
FEES AND DEPOSITS
---- 56. The applicant shall pay the City's established fees for plan checking and
construction inspection. Fee amounts shall be those in effect when the
applicant makes application for plan checking and permits.
Resolution No. 2302-85
Conditions of Approval - Final
Specific Plan 99-036 (Amendment #1) - La nuinta Corporate Centre
Adopted: June 4, 2002
Page 12
FIRE DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS
57. All water mains and fire hydrants providing required fire flows shall be
constructed in accordance with the appropriated sections of CVWD Std. W-33,
subject to the approval by the Riverside County Fire Department.
58. All roads need to be a minimum of 20 feet unobstructed width for emergency
access.
59. Specific access plans shall be submitted for review.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS
60. Any Site Development Permit applications submitted to the City for review shall
substantially conform to the text and exhibits contained in the Specific Plan.
The Planning Commission can consider site plan changes to each planning area
during review of a developer's project.
61. Any land use or combination of land uses proposed for the Regional Commercial
portion of the site shall demonstrate, as part of the Site Development Permit
process, that the development standards and square footage for the proposed
land use or group of land uses will not exceed the square footage specified on
page 3 of the Specific Plan, Section 1.20.2. In addition, any industrial lot
developed in Planning Area 1 shall conform to the development standards
contained in the Zoning Ordinance. Should a land use or group of land uses
exceed the maximum square footage shown on page 3 of the Specific Plan for
commercial uses, or in the Zoning Ordinance for industrial uses, a Specific Plan
amendment and associated environmental review shall be required.
62. The maximum square footage proposed for the project shall not exceed 0.35
FAR cumulatively, excluding RV storage site and well site. Each proposed land
use, or phase of land uses, shall demonstrate their conformance with the FAR
requirement as part of the Site Development Permit process.
63. The two-story portion of the 53,000 square foot office building in Planning Area
4 shall be located a minimum of 150 feet from the Highway 1 1 1 property line.
The building height shall be reduced to a maximum of 22 feet in height, to
conform with the standards for Primary Image Corridors.
Resolution No. 2^02-85
Conditions of Approval - Final
Specific Plan 99-036 (Amendment #1) - La Quints Corporate Centre
Adopted: June 4, 2002
Page 13
64. Parking for each proposed phase or building of the proposed project shall
conform to the City's Zoning standards in effect at the time of Site
Development Permit review. Parking requirements shall be reviewed with each
Site Development Permit application. Should shared or reduced parking be
requested, calculations for same shall conform to the City's formulas and
standards, as contained in the Zoning Ordinance. In no case shall parking for
the regional commercial center be less than a total of 1,366 spaces, as required
in the Specific Plan.
65. Each building or buildings proposed for construction shall be required to pay the
school mitigation fee in effect at the time of construction, prior to the issuance
of a building permit.
66. The tenants and property owners shall be responsible for the maintenance of
parking areas, interior roadways, sidewalks, landscaping and other common area
amenities through a common association.
67. Condition completed.
68. The signage program and associated exhibits shall be modified to reflect the
following:
A. Sign D shall not exceed 100 sq. ft. in total area.
B. Sign G shall not exceed 100 sq. ft. in total area.
C. Sign F shall not exceed 50 sq. ft. in total area.
D. No additional monument signs shall be permitted, except for Industrial
Lot users.
E. All tenants shall be permitted one wall -mounted sign and one under -
canopy sign meeting the regulations of Section 9.160 of the Municipal
Code. Only channel lettering building signs are allowed. Individual
building tenant signs shall not exceed 50 square feet in overall size,
including logo emblems. Exterior building mounted signs shall be limited
to first floor level tenants. Businesses located above the first floor level
shall be restricted to directory signs placed at main building entries and
courtyards.
F. Gasoline ID and price signs (one per street frontage), meeting the
regulations of Section 9.160 of the Municipal Code.
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Conditions of Approval - Final
Specific Plan 99-036 (Amendment #1) - La Quints Corporate Centre
Adopted: June 4, 2002
Page 14
All proposed signs shall be made a part of the Site Development Permit under
which the sign will be constructed. All Site Development Permit applications
involving signage shall submit an analysis which demonstrates consistency with
this Condition of Approval. A Sign Program shall be submitted for any multiple
tenant building. Each sign program shall be reviewed and approved by the
Planning Commission.
69. Any area of the site which is graded, but which is not to be developed as part
of the phase under construction, shall be turfed to limit blowsand hazard and
provide an aesthetically pleasing vista. No building permits will be issued unless
compliance with this condition is met.
70. The applicant shall comply with the mitigation measures contained in EA 99-
383 (City Council Resolution 99-1 10).
71. Drive -through restaurants shall not be open to the public between the hours of
2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m.
72. A development application for the 15.52 acre property (APN: 649-020-006) in
the middle of the specific plan area shall necessitate an amendment to the plan,
pursuant to General Plan Land Use Program 4.3.
73. Restaurants that have seating for 100 people or more may sell alcoholic
beverages to their customers with a State ABC license.
74. All roof mounted mechanical equipment shall be screened by roof parapets so
that they cannot be viewed from adjacent properties. Prior to occupancy of any
future building, a visual inspection shall be made from all sides of the building
from a distance of 800 feet to confirm that the roof parapets conceal any roof
mounted equipment.