CC Resolution 2006-004RESOLUTION NO. 2006-004
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA APPROVING USES FOR A
FUELING FACILITY, TIRE INSTALLATION FACILITY AND
A RETAIL USE OVER 50,000 SQUARE FEET IN A
COMMERCIAL PARK ZONE
CASE NO.: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2005-092
APPLICANT: COSTCO WHOLESALE
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, did on
the 3RD day of January, 2006 hold a duly noticed Public Hearing, to review the
proposed uses applied for in Conditional Use Permit 2005-092, including a fueling
facility, tire installation facility, and a retail use over 50,000 square feet in a
Commercial Park Zone, on ± 26.53 acres generally located south of Highway 1 1 1 and
Depot Drive more particularly described as:
A.P.N.'S 649-030-086,649-030-087,649-030-007, AND 649-030-088 and;
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the, 22nd day of November, 2005 hold a duly noticed Public Hearing, to review
the proposed uses applied for in Conditional Use Permit 2005-092, and recommended
approval of said Specific Plan including a fueling facility, tire installation facility, and a
retail use over 50,000 square feet in a Commercial Park Zone, on ±26.53 acres
generally located south of Highway 111 and Depot Drive; and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Department has prepared a
Draft Environmental Impact Report 2005-549 (State Clearinghouse #2005081060)
("DEIR"), which DEIR has been reviewed and considered by the Planning Commission,
and to which the Planning Commission has adopted findings contained in Planning
Commission Resolution 2005-058;
WHEREAS, the Community Development Department published the public
hearing notice in the Desert Sun newspaper on the 121h day of December, 2005, as
prescribed by the Municipal Code. Public hearing notices were also mailed to all
property owners within 500 feet of the site; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the Final EIR and adopted
Resolution No. 2006-002 adopting the CEQA Findings and Statement of Facts,
Statement of Overriding Considerations, and the Mitigation Monitoring Program; and
Resolution No. 2006-004
Conditional Use Permit 2005-092
Costco Wholesale and Komar Investments
Adopted: January 3, 2006
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WHEREAS, at said public hearing, the Project materials, FEIR, staff report,
staff presentation, the applicant's presentation, and the testimony and materials
submitted by interested persons during the public hearing, did establish the following
facts which support a recommendation for approval of Conditional Use Permit 2005-
092.
1 . The proposed uses for the commercial buildings are consistent with the City's
General Plan in that the property is designated Regional Commercial (RC) and
Commercial Park (CP). The uses are consistent with the goals, policies and
intent of the La Quinta General Plan Land Use Element (Chapter 2).
2. The proposed uses are consistent with the goals and objectives of the Komar
Desert Center Specific Plan 2005-075 in that the Project is a permitted use and
complies with the development standards and design guidelines.
3. The proposed uses contained in the Komar Desert Center Specific Plan 2005-
075 are consistent with, supplement, or replace the City's Zoning Code.
4. That approval of this Conditional Use Permit will not be detrimental to the public
health, safety or general welfare, or injurious to, or incompatible with the
properties and land uses in the vicinity in that the public agencies have reviewed
the proposed use for these issues with no significant concerns identified.
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 the City Council does hereby approve Conditional Use Permit 2005-092 for
the reasons set forth in this Resolution and subject to the attached conditions.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta City
Council held on this 3`d day of January, 2006 by the following vote:
Resolution No. 2006-004
Conditional Use Permit 2005-092
Costco Wholesale and Komar Investments
Adopted: January 3,2006
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AYES: Council Members Henderson, Osborne, Sniff, Mayor Adolph
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Perkins
ABSTAIN: None
DON ADOLPH, MV yor
City of La Quinta California
ATTEST:
JUNE REEK, CMC, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
(CITY SEAL)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
M. KATHERINE ANSON-, City Attorney
City of La Quinta, California
CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2006-004
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2005-092
COSTCO WHOLESALE
ADOPTED: JANUARY 3, 2006
GENERAL
1 . The applicant agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City of La
Quinta ("City"), its agents, officers and employees from any claim, action or
proceeding to attack, set aside, void, or annul the approval of this Site
Development Permit. The City shall have sole discretion in selecting its defense
counsel.
The City shall promptly notify the applicant of any claim, action or proceeding
and shall cooperate fully in the defense.
2. All conditions of approval for Specific Plan 2005-075 and Site Development
Permit 2005-833 are incorporated by reference.
FIRE MARSHALL
3. Final conditions will be addressed when building plans are reviewed. A plan
check fee must be paid to the Fire Department at the time building plans are
submitted. All questions regarding Fire Marshall conditions should be directed to
the Fire Department Planning & Engineering staff at (760) 863-8886.
SHERIFF DEPARTMENT
4. Final conditions will be addressed when building plans are reviewed. Prior to
issuance of a building permit, applicant shall review building plans with the
Sheriff's Department regarding vehicle code requirements, defensible space, and
other law enforcement and public safety concerns. All questions regarding the
Sheriff Department should be directed to the Senior Deputy at (760) 863-8950.
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5. In order to minimize site operation noise intrusion and comply with the City
of La Quinta Noise Ordinance the following shall be complied with:
A. A 10-foot-high masonry wall shall be constructed along the western
perimeter of the drive aisle separating the truck drive aisle from the
adjacent property.
B. Trucks shall not pick up refuse before 7:00 a.m.
Resolution No. 2006-004
Conditions of Approval — FINAL
Conditional Use Permit 2005-092
Costco Wholesale
Adopted: January 3, 2006
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C. Parking lot sweeping with vacuum trucks shall not occur after 10:00
p.m. or before 6:00 a.m.
D. Refrigeration trucks shall not be parked in the drive aisle- behind the
store from .10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. if their freezer units are running.
6. All mitigation measures contained in the Draft Environmental Impact Report
2005-539 shall be complied with.