SA 2003-750 La Quinta Grill & Office ParkP.O. Box 1504
78-495 CALLE TAMPICO
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253
March 8, 2004
Ms. Tamora S. Galindo
La Quinta Grill and Office Park
78-030 Barcelona
La Quinta, CA 92253
SUBJECT: SIGN APPLICATION 2003-750
Dear Ms. Galindo:
(760) 777-7000
FAX (760) 777-7101
This is to inform you that the above -noted application was reviewed and
approved by the Planning Commission at their meeting of February 10,
2004, as submitted. A copy of the approved Exhibits are enclosed for your
records. Should you desire to appeal this decision to the City Council, please
contact our office once you receive_ this letter and we will explain the
required procedures and filing deadline.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the
undersigned.
Sincerely,
OSCAR ORCI, Interim
Community Development Director
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Enclosures
MINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING,
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A regular meeting held at the La Quin City Hall
78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quiryia, CA
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February 10, 2004 % 7:00 P.M.
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. This meeting of the Planning ommission was called to order at 7:00
p.m. by Chairman Kirk who ked Commissioner Abels to lead the flag
salute.
B. Present: Commissioners Jacques Abels, Rick Daniels, Paul Quill, Robert
Tyler, and Chairman T m Kirk.
C. Staff present: Plan ing Manager Oscar Orci, Assistant City Attorney
Dave Cosgrove, a d Executive Secretary Betty Sawyer.
II. PUBLIC COMMENT: one.
III. CONFIRMATION THE AGENDA: Confirmed.
.IV. CONSENT ITE
A. Chair an Kirk asked if there were any corrections to the Minutes of
Jan ry 27, 2003. There being corrections, it was moved and seconded
by ommissioners Tyler/Abels to approve the minutes as corrected.
B. [department Report: None.
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Chairman Kirk excused himself and left the dais as he had a potential conflict of
interest due to the proximity of his residence to the project.
A. Sign Application 2003-750; a request of La Quinta Grill and Office Park
for consideration of a Planned Sign Program for La Quinta Grill and multi -
tenant office buildings located at 78-030 Calle Barcelona.
1. Vice Chairman Abels opened the public hearing and asked for the
staff report. Planning Manager Oscar Orci presented the
information contained in the report a coy of which is on file in the
Community Development Department.
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Planning Commission Minutes
February 10, 2004
2. Vice Chairman Abels asked if there were any questions of staff.
Commissioner Tyler asked if there was a construction schedule for
buildings B & C. Staff stated the offices have been completed.
3. There being no further questions, and no other public comment,
Vice Chairman Abels closed the public participation portion of the
hearing.
4. It was moved and seconded by Commissioners Tyler/Quill to adopt
Minute Motion 2004-003, approving Sign Application 2003-750,
as recommended. The motion carried unanimously.
Chairman Kirk rejoined the Commission.
VI. BUSINESS ITEMS:
A. Minor Use Permit 2000-241, Amendment #1; a request of St. Francis of
A sisi for consideration of a request to extend the use of the temporary
pa ming lot for the property located at 47-225 Washington Street.
1 . Chairman Kirk asked for the staff report. Planning Manager Oscar
Irci presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy
fwhich is on file in the Community Development Department.
2. Ch firman Kirk asked if there were any questions of staff.
Co missioner Tyler recommended they be given an extension to
Dece ber, 2005.
3. Commi sioner Daniels also recommended the application not
expire i the month of December due to the amount of Church
activity t at month.
4. Monsignor\on
Wallace stated he was unaware of the temporary
permit and as it was made know to him, they submitted
their requean extension. He then gave a progress report on
the project
5. There being no fu Cher questions of staff and no other public
comment, Chairman irk closed the public participation.
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DATE:
CASE NO.:
REQUEST:
LOCATION:
APPLICANT:
ENVIRONMENTAL
CONSIDERATION:
GENERAL PLAN/
ZONING
DESIGNATIONS:
SURROUNDING USES:
NORTH:
SOUTH:
EAST:
WEST:
BACKGROUND:
PLANNING COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
FEBRUARY 10, 2004
SIGN PROGRAM 2003-750
PH #A
CONSIDERATION OF A PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM FOR LA
QUINTA GRILL AND MULTI -TENANT BUILDINGS.
THE EAST SIDE OF AVENIDA BERMUDAS, BETWEEN
CALLE CADIZ AND CALLE BARCELONA (Attachment 1).
LA QUINTA GRILL AND OFFICE PARK
THE LA QUINTA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT HAS DETERMINED THAT THIS PROJECT IS
EXEMPT PER SECTION 15311 (a) OF THE GUIDELINES FOR
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT (CEQA).
VILLAGE COMMERCIAL/VILLAGE COMMERCIAL
OFFICES
RESTAURANT
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES
VACANT LAND
Site Background
The La Quinta Grill (Grill) restaurant has been in operation for numerous years in what
was originally a single family residence. The existing restaurant is approximately
9,938 square feet in size. The Grill is located on the north half of the lot, with access
from Calle Cadiz and Calle Barcelona. The south side of the lot is occupied by a
recently constructed multi -tenant office complex approximately 7,864 square feet in
size with the primary access from Calle Barcelona. The parking lot is located on the
east and south sides of the site, striped and landscaped, and will provide space for
approximately 80 vehicles.
Project Request
The applicant's requesting a Sign Program (Attachment 2) for two monument signs, a
building -mounted sign, and a directory sign. Section 9.160.090 (D) requires a sign
program for three or more permanent signs. The existing signs for the restaurant will
be removed and replaced by these signs.
Monument Signs
As illustrated in the attached site plan, the monument signs will be located on Calle
Cadiz (Location "1 ") and Avenida Barcelona (Location "2"). Both signs will be painted
black and gold in color with red accents, similar to the existing signs. Indirect lighting
will be used for each sign.
The sign facing Calle Cadiz will be 26.7 square feet in size, single sided and made from
high density foam. The copy will range in height from 4.5" to 17" high. The sign
facing Avenida Barcelona will be 20 square feet in size, double sided and made from a
wood composite material. The vinyl copy will range in height from 2" to 15" high.
With the exception of the height of the copy, both signs comply with the City's Sign
Code.
Building -mounted Sign
The applicant proposes a 26.7 square foot building -mounted sign facing Avenida
Bermudas (Location "2"). The sign will be 12 feet above grade and be made from a
wood composite material. The vinyl copy will range in height from 4.5" to 17" high.
The sign will be painted black and gold in color with red accents, similar to the existing
signs and be indirectly illuminated. The sign complies with the City's Sign Code.
Directory Sign
The applicant proposes an 11 .5 square foot directory sign located at the entry into the
office complex (Location "4"). The sign will be 5.83 feet in height, be made from a
wood composite material, and black and gold in color with red accents. The vinyl copy
for the tenant information will be 1 .5 inches in height. The directory sign complies
with the Sign Code.
ANALYSIS
With the exception of the letter heights for the monument signs, the signs comply with
the provisions of the City's Sign Code.
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The Code requires minimum ten inch letter heights for all monument signs. The letter
height provision was established to ensure visibility from the commercial corridors
streets. In this particular instance, however, the site is surrounded by local roads as
well as adjacent to residential uses; therefore, the larger copy required by the Sign
Code is not warranted.
FINDINGS
The following findings can be made in support of Sign Application 2003-750:
1. Sign Application 2003-750 is consistent with the purpose and intent of Chapter
9.160 in that it does not conflict with the standards as set forth in said chapter.
2. Sign Application 2003-750 is harmonious with and visually related to all signs
proposed under the Sign Program since proposed are common letter type and
size, color and location of signs.
3. Sign Application 2003-750 is harmonious with and visually related to the
subject building as the scale of the sign and letter color are used to accentuate
the buildings' design.
4. Sign Application 2003-750 is harmonious with and visually related to
surrounding development, as it will not adversely affect surrounding land uses.
5. Sign adjustment to Application 2003-750 can be made in that the proposed
signs improve the overall appearance of the project, facilitate good design,
provide an orderly and concise signing, and facilitate compatibility with the
buildings' architecture.
Public Notice
This application was advertised in the Desert Sun newspaper on January 26, 2004.
All property owners within 500 feet of the site were mailed a copy of the public
hearing notice as required by the Zoning Code. To date, no comments have been
received.
Public Agency Review
All written comments received are on file with the Community Development
Department. All applicable agency comments received have been made part of the
Conditions of Approval for this case.
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RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Minute Motion No. 2004-_, approving Sign Application 2003-750 as
submitted.
Prepared and Submitted by:
Oscar W. Orci
Acting Community Development Director
Attachments:
1 . Location Map
2. Sign Program 2003-750
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12" x 12" Building indentification signs.
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6'x 6' Suite indentification signs.
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