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PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA
A Regular Meeting to be Held at the
La Quinta City Hall Council Chamber
78-495 Calle Tampico
La Quinta, California
MAY 9, 2006
7:00 P.M.
**NOTE**
ALL ITEMS NOT CONSIDERED BY 11:00 P.M. WILL BE CONTINUED
TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING
Beginning Resolution 2006-022
Beginning Minute Motion 2006-009
1. CALL TO ORDER
11. PUBLIC COMMENT
This is the time set aside for public comment on any matter not scheduled
for public hearing. Please complete a "Request to Speak" form and limit your
comments to three minutes.
III. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 11, 2006.
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V. PUBLIC HEARING:
For all Public Hearings on the Agenda, a completed "Request to Speak" form must
be filed with the Executive Secretary prior to the start of the Planning Commission
consideration of that item. The Chairman will invite individuals who have requested
the opportunity to speak, to come forward at the appropriate time.
Any person may submit written comments to the Planning Commission before a
public hearing, may appear and be heard in support of, or in opposition to, the
approval of the project(s) at the time of the hearing. If you challenge any 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.
A. Item ................ CONTINUED - TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 34416 AND
VILLAGE USE PERMIT 2006-033
Applicant ......... David Chapman Investments, LLC
Location .......... Northeast corner of Avenue 52 and Desert Club Drive
Request ........... Consideration of the subdivision of 4± acres into two
parcels to allow a 13,171 square foot two story office
building with architectural renderings and landscaping
Action ............. Resolution 2006- and Resolution 2006-
B. Item ................ SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2006-858
Applicant ......... Standard Pacific Coachella Valley
Location .......... North side of Avenue 58, west of Madison Street
Request ........... Consideration of architectural and landscape plans for
three prototypical residential plans for use in Tracts
32279 and 33336.
Action ............. Minute Motion 2006-
C. Item ................ SIGN APPLICATION 2005-932
Applicant ......... Chad Addington, Sign -A -Rama for Vista De Montana
Location .......... North side of Calle Amigo and west of Desert Club Drive
Request ........... Consideration of a request for a Sign Program to serve
two office buildings in the Village Commercial District
Action ............. Minute Motion 2006-
VI. BUSINESS ITEM:
A. Item ................ SIGN APPLICATION 2006-976
Applicant ......... AKC Services for Bed Bath and Beyond
Location .......... North side of Highway 111, east of Adams Street, in the
Pavilion Shopping Center
Request ........... Consideration of a request to approve a business
identification sign.
Action ............. Minute Motion 2006-
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VII. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL: None
Vill. COMMISSIONER ITEMS:
A. Review of City Council meeting of May 2, 2006.
IX. ADJOURNMENT:
This meeting of the Planning Commission will be adjourned to a Regular
Meeting to be held on May 23, 2006, at 7:00 p.m.
DECLARATION OF POSTING
I, Betty J. Sawyer, Executive Secretary of the City of La Quinta, do hereby declare
that the foregoing Agenda for the La Quinta Planning Commission meeting of
Tuesday, May 9, 2006, was posted on the outside entry to the Council Chamber,
78-495 Calle Tampico and the bulletin board at the La Quinta Cove Post Office, on
Friday, May 5, 2006.
DATED: May 5, 2006
BETTY J.4 WYER, Executive Secretary
City of La Quinta, California
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PH #A
STAFF REPORT
PLANNING COMMISSION
DATE: MAY 9, 2006
CASE NO: TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 34416 &
VILLAGE USE PERMIT 2006-033
APPLICANT: DAVID CHAPMAN INVESTMENTS, LLC
PROPERTY OWNER: DAVID CHAPMAN INVESTMENTS, LLC
REQUESTS: 1) CONSIDERATION OF THE SUBDIVISION OF ONE PARCEL
INTO TWO PARCELS
2) CONSIDERATION OF A VILLAGE USE PERMIT TO
ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 13,171 SF TWO-
STORY OFFICE BUILDING AND LANDSCAPING
ENGINEER: ESSI SHAHANDEH, KELLEHER MAPPING
ARCHITECT: PREST VUKSIC ARCHITECTS
LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECT: RGA LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS
LOCATION: NORTHEAST CORNER OF AVENUE 52 & DESERT CLUB
DRIVE
ENVIRONMENTAL
CONSIDERATION: THE LA QUINTA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTOR HAS DETERMINED THAT THESE PROJECTS
ARE EXEMPT FROM CEQA REVIEW UNDER GUIDELINES
SECTION 15332 (INFILL DEVELOPMENT)
GENERAL PLAN
DESIGNATION: VC (VILLAGE COMMERCIAL)
ZONING: VC (VILLAGE COMMERCIAL)
SURROUNDING
LAND USES: NORTH - VC/ VACANT AND RL/ EXISTING RESIDENTIAL
SOUTH - RL/ EXISTING RESIDENTIAL
EAST - VC/ EXISTING RESTAURANT
WEST - VC/ EXISTING OFFICE BUILDINGS
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BACKGROUND:
The Planning Commission continued this item from their April 11, 2006 meeting
with the direction for staff to further review the parking, exterior lighting, and prior
case history, and for the applicant to provide exhibits identifying site -lines and
building perspectives. The applicants conducted their site -line perspectives study on
April 18, 2006, with staff and neighbors in attendance.
Project History Review:
A General Plan Amendment (GP 00-071), Zone Change (ZC 00-096), and Village
Use Permit (VUP 00-04) for the existing Arnold Palmer's Restaurant were all
approved by the City Council on February 6, 2001. In that project, portions of the
current Palmer's site abutting the existing Calle Cadiz residences were rezoned from
Low and Medium Density Residential to Village Commercial. The portion of the site
immediately adjacent to Desert Club Drive was zoned Village Commercial prior to
the restaurant's rezoning. Prior to the rezoning, the property was a remnant of the
Tradition development from the Avenue 52 realignment. Palmer's Restaurant has
been in operation since 2003.
Staff reviewed the conditions of approval for the existing restaurant and the list of
dedications on the recorded parcel map. The results of that review were that there
are no unresolved conditions in regards to landscaping, lighting, parking, or
dedications of open space.
Tentative Parcel Map 34416 Request:
The first portion of this proposal involves the division of the Palmer's Restaurant
property into a two -parcel layout (Attachment 1). Parcel 1, the location of the
proposed office building and parking lot, is proposed at 44,074 SF in size (1.01
AC) and Parcel 2, the existing restaurant and parking lot, is proposed at 172,553
SF in size (3.96 AC). While the Village Commercial (VC) zoning district has no
specific frontage or lot standards, the proposed Tentative Parcel Map
accommodates the required setbacks from adjacent zoning and rights -of -way, and
permits useable space for pedestrians, loading, and vehicular access.
Parcel 2 follows the existing site plan of Palmer's Restaurant and accommodates
the existing porte-cohere, building, and parking. This property line configuration
does not conflict with the proposed office building site plan, proposed parking and
driveway for the office building. Reciprocal access and parking easements for
shared parking and access between parcels have been included in the
recommended Conditions of Approval as a part of the Parking Management
Program.
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Village Use Permit Office Building Request:
The applicant is proposing to construct a two-story, 13,171 square foot commercial
office building in the location of the existing landscaped golf feature at the main
entrance of the existing Palmer's Restaurant (Attachment 2). The building has been
designed to be consistent with the existing Palmer's Restaurant, utilizing the same
color palate, Spanish roof tiles, stone facade, wood accents, and landscaping
palate.
The two story structure has been designed in a N" shape with individual tenant
access via the rear exterior of the structure. The first floor of the structure will have
6,278 square feet of leased area and the second story will have 5,976 square feet
for a total of 12,254 square feet of leased space. As the building utilizes external
stairwells, the remaining 917 square feet will be used for restrooms, an elevator,
and mechanical equipment access. Mechanical equipment will be located on the
rooftop, screened from view within a 3.5 foot sunken well.
Building masses on all sides of the structure are varied with a trellised balcony built
over first floor office space, a central rotunda with increased setbacks at the corner,
and exterior uncovered stairwells. At the interior rear of the structure, the inverted
"V" shape should present an impression of greater distance from the existing
restaurant. The building will be setback 25 feet from the right of way on Avenue 52
and will be setback from 5 to 9 feet from the right of way along Desert Club Drive.
The Village Commercial development standards allow for zero setbacks.
Site Line Study:
On Tuesday, April 18, the applicants conducted a site -line perspectives
demonstration at the proposed office building site. Two sets of balloons were raised
in order to demonstrate the height and location of the proposed building. The first
balloon was raised to 31 feet, representing the peak roofline from the north portion
of the building closest to the adjacent residential property owners. The second
balloon was raised to 35 feet, representing the peak of the center rotunda.
During the event, the applicants went door to door and contacted only those
residents whose properties immediately abut the Palmer's site or those individuals
who spoke at the previous public hearing. At the time of contact, the applicants
requested permission of those residents to photograph the balloon site lines from
the property owner's backyards. The applicants did not prepare a public notification
package for the event. Skip Lench and Azziz Tadros, two residents who raised
concerns about the project at the April 11, 2006 Planning Commission, hearing
were in attendance. The applicant has provided CD-ROM, DVD, and photographic
exhibits of the site -line study results taken from various perspectives around the
proposed office building (Attachment 3).
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Staff was in attendance during the site line study to verify the findings. Based upon
their review of the placement and height of the balloons, staff believes that the
applicants' representation of building height and location were accurate. Due to the
method of notification and the need to be more inclusive of additional surrounding
property owners, staff has recommended to the applicants that they re -conduct the
balloon raising with ample advance public notification by mail or flier to those
properties listed the notification package. The applicants have elected not to do so,
citing their prepared exhibits recording the event as adequate.
Landscaping Buffer:
Staff reviewed the existing landscaping buffer along the northern portion of the
existing Palmer's Restaurant. There is a 6 foot high block wall currently in place
with a 17 foot wide landscaped area between the existing parking lot and the
neighboring residences. The landscaping along the wall consists of various flowering
shrubs and mature California Fan Palm trees with significant foliage ranging 25 to
30 feet in height. Each of the residential properties has landscaped hedges planted
within their rear yards, ranging from two to five feet higher than the existing block
wall. Restaurant parking spaces adjacent to the residences have been designed in a
parallel configuration to reduce headlight glare.
Outdoor Lighting:
The existing freestanding outdoor lighting fixtures within the parking lot are
generally 13'9" in height and consist of a shoebox design. Around the restaurant,
there are a handful of trees with focused lighting fixtures. Staff made an evening
visit to the site for a conformance review of the existing outdoor lighting. The
lighting was observed to be in conformance with the City's Outdoor Lighting
Ordinance and the conditions of approval for the existing restaurant. The applicant
has agreed to more closely monitor the maintenance of existing outdoor lighting
fixtures in regards to brightness, focal direction, and glare.
Parking Management Program:
The proposed 13,171 square foot office building will provide 26 parking spaces. 52
parking spaces are required under the City's parking standard of one space per 250
square feet. The adjacent Palmer's Restaurant has a parking surplus of 28 spaces.
With a reciprocal access and parking agreement, both properties will comply with
City parking requirements.
As a part of the Parking Management Program, hours of operation for the proposed
office building will generally be the standard weekday business hours of 8 to 5 and
will be closed on the weekends. Hours of operation for Palmer's Restaurant will
remain limited to their current operational hours. The bar at Palmer's Restaurant
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opens for business at 3pm and the restaurant opens for business at 4pm, though
the majority of customers do not arrive until after 6pm, after the proposed offices
will be closed for business.
Palmers Restaurant is not currently open for lunch, though they have requested the
opportunity to serve lunch should they choose to do so in the future. Staff has met
with the applicant regarding the Parking Management Program to discuss the
current and future parking situation. The program has been revised so that once the
office building is open for business and demonstrates that daytime parking
availability could accommodate lunchtime operations, the parking management
program can be adjusted accordingly to ensure that adequate parking is provided.
Staff has also discussed revisiting the valet parking system with the applicant in
order to better accommodate the proposed office building and to better manage the
exchange of vehicles at the end of the business day. The ultimate goal of the
Parking Management System is to prevent congestion and ensure parking
availability.
Analysis:
Staff attended the site -line perspectives demonstration to facilitate and verify the
results. The office building itself appears further away from the adjacent residences
than many of the existing office buildings located in the Village. Staff did not find
that the building would be visually intrusive to adjacent residences. The potential
visual impact of the proposed building is comparable to the existing tree line.
In regards to outdoor lighting from the restaurant, the existing fixtures and level of
illumination were observed to be in conformance with the Outdoor Lighting
Ordinance. The applicant has provided exhibits of the existing landscaping to
demonstrate the buffer from adjacent residences. All of the adjacent residential
properties have planted hedges which extend anywhere from 2 to 5 feet above the
existing 6 foot high block wall.
Staff has re -crafted the conditions of approval for the Parking Management Program
to allow the office building some operational time so that the applicant can
demonstrate adequate daytime parking prior to the commencement of any lunchtime
operations. The applicant has stated that lunchtime operations would involve a small
fraction of their dinnertime attendance and that reduced daytime restaurant staffing
would necessitate that only a small portion of the restaurant would be utilized for
seating. The applicant has also been supportive of utilizing an improved valet
system to mitigate congestion and improve parking lot access.
Architecture and Landscape Review Committee (ALRC) Action - On March 20,
2006, the ALRC reviewed the project landscaping and building architecture
(Attachment 4). The following items were raised by the Committee:
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1. Pedestrian sidewalks shall be revised to include access from the parking lot to
both streets, from the proposed fountain to the corner of Avenue 52 and
Desert Club Drive, and from the parking lot to the existing restaurant porte-
cohere. All pedestrian sidewalks shall meet ADA standards.
2. Air conditioning/mechanical equipment shall be completely screened from
view behind the roofline.
3. Provide carport details for staff review prior to public hearing before the
Planning Commission.
4. Stone veneer and roofing S-tiles shall be identical to the existing restaurant.
5. Landscaping plans shall be revised prior to the Planning Commission review to
more accurately portray the proposed site plan, including the revised
pedestrian access.
6. The applicant shall submit to the City a completed Art in Public Places
application for the proposed Arnold Palmer statue as per LQMC section
2.65.070.
On a 2-0-1 vote, the ALRC adopted Minute Motion 2006-010, recommending
approval of the proposed project subject to the above provisions. Revisions
concerning the proposed carport structures, pedestrian connectivity, and
landscaping have been submitted, as per ALRC direction.
Public Notice
This case was advertised in the Desert Sun newspaper on March 31, 2006. All
property owners within 500-feet of the site were mailed a copy of the public
hearing notice as required. No comments have been received as of this report's
preparation, though one adjacent property owner has requested to review the
project plans over the counter. Any correspondence received interim to the public
hearing will be transmitted to the Planning Commission.
Public Agency Review
Staff transmitted the applicant's request to all responsible and concerned public
agencies. All comments received are on file at the Community Development
Department, and have been incorporated into the attached Conditions of Approval,
as appropriate.
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STATEMENT OF MANDATORY FINDINGS:
Based on the provisions of the General Plan, Zoning Code, and the Village at La
Quinta Design Guidelines, findings necessary to approve this proposal can be made
as noted in the attached Resolutions to be adopted for the project.
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Adopt Planning Commission Resolution 2006-, granting approval of
Tentative Parcel Map 34416; and,
2. Adopt Planning Commission Resolution 2006-_, granting approval of
Village Use Permit 2006-033, subject to conditions as recommended by
staff.
Transmitted by:
X
'-And O."Mogensen
Ass � ciate Planner
Attachments:
1. Tentative Parcel Map 34416
2. Architectural Packet
3. CD-ROM, DVD, and photographs of site perspectives from surrounding
properties
* A materials board will be available for viewing at the Planning Commission
meeting.
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2006-
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE
SUBDIVISION OF ±4.97 ACRES INTO TWO COMMERCIAL
PARCELS
CASE NO.: TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 34416
APPLICANT: DAVID CHAPMAN INVESTMENTS LLC
WHEREAS, The Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 111" day of April, 2006 and continued to the 9`n day of May, 2006, a duly
noticed Public Hearing to consider the request of David Chapman Investments LLC.,
for the subdivision of ±4.97 acres into two commercial parcels, located in the Village
Commercial District at the northeast corner of Desert Club Drive and Avenue 52 more
particularly described as:
A PORTION OF LOT 90 OF TRACT 28470-1
WHEREAS, said Tentative Parcel Map has complied with the
requirements of the "Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of
1970" as amended (Resolution 83-63), in that the Community Development
Department has determined that the proposed Tentative Parcel Map is exempt from
CEQA review under Guidelines Section 15332 (Infill Development); and,
WHEREAS, the Community Development Department published the public
hearing notice in the Desert Sun newspaper on the 31 s` day of March, 2006, 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, the Project materials, 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 Tentative Parcel Map 34416:
Finding A - Consistency with the General Plan and Zoning Code
The property is designated Village Commercial which allows a variety of uses including
office commercial and general business. The Land Use Element of the General Plan
encourages commercial developments throughout the City. This project is consistent
with the goals, policies and intent of the La Quinta General Plan. All plans for
buildings will be consistent with the provisions of the Zoning Code in effect at the
time building permits are acquired. The development of the project, as conditioned,
will be compatible with the surrounding area.
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Planning Commission Resolution 2006-
Tentative Parcel Map 34416
David Chapman Investments
May 9, 2006
Finding B - Site Design and Improvements
Infrastructure improvements to serve this project are located in the immediate area and
will be extended based on the recommended Conditions of Approval. The private
driveways will provide access to all proposed buildings on the site in compliance with
City requirements, as prepared. Accommodations for on -site stormwater retention
shall be provided.
Finding C - Compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act
The La Quinta Community Development Department has determined that this
subdivision is exempt from an Environmental Assessment pursuant to the criteria as
listed in Section 15315 of the Guidelines to the California Environmental Quality Act.
Finding D - Public Easements
Public easements will be retained and required in order to construct any buildings on
the proposed lots, ensuring adequate facilities for future development in compliance
with Section 13.24.100 of the Subdivision Ordinance. As conditioned, the design of
the proposed subdivision and future improvements will not conflict with easements
acquired by the public at large, for access through, or use of, property within the
proposed parcel map since legal access is provided from Desert Club Drive and Avenue
52. Utility and access easements have been provided for, or are required in the
subdivision design.
Finding E - Design of the Subdivision
As conditioned, the design of the subdivision is in accord with the development
standards of the Village Commercial District.
Finding F - Suitability of the Site
As conditioned, the proposed design of the subdivision is physically compatible with
the site with regard to level topography for the type of land use designation and
potential development of the subject property, and in consideration of existing
commercial and residential development in the surrounding area.
Finding G - Public Health
As conditioned, the proposed subdivision will not result in any increased hazard to
public health or welfare, as the design has been reviewed by the appropriate
responsible agencies for health and safety issues, with none identified.
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Planning Commission Resolution 2006-
Tentative Parcel Map 34416
David Chapman Investments
May 9, 2006
Finding H - Parking Management Plan
The applicant has requested approval of a joint Parking Management Plan (a reciprocal
access and parking easement agreement) which commits in perpetuity that Parcel 1
and Parcel 2 have reciprocal access and parking easements and restrictive covenant
recorded on the title of each property to ensure that City Parking requirements are
complied with during the life of the projects. Based upon these conditions, the
Planning Commission finds that the project complies with all required City parking
requirements.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the
City of La Quinta, California, as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and constitute the findings of the Planning
Commission in this case;
1. That the Planning Commission does hereby approve Tentative Parcel Map
34416 for the reasons set forth in this Resolution, subject to the attached
Conditions of Approval.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La
Quinta Planning Commission, held on this gTh day of May, 2006, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
PAUL QUILL, Chairman
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
DOUGLAS R. EVANS
Community Development Director
City of La Quinta, California
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2006-_
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 34416
DAVID CHAPMAN INVESTMENTS
MAY 9, 2006
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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. 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:
• Fire Marshal
• Public Works Department (Grading Permit, Green Sheet (Public Works
Clearance) for Building Permits, Improvement Permit)
• Community Development Department
• Riverside Co. Environmental Health Department
• Desert Sands Unified School District
• Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD)
• Imperial Irrigation District (IID)
• California Water Quality Control Board (CWQCB)
• SunLine Transit Agency
• SCAQMD Coachella Valley
The applicant is responsible for all requirements of the permits and/or clearances
from the above listed agencies if applicable. When the requirements include
approval of improvement plans, the applicant shall furnish proof of such
approvals when submitting those improvements plans for City approval.
3. 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; and the State Water Resources
Control Board's Order No. 99-08-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").
Planning Commission Resolution 2006-
Conditions of Approval - Recommended
Tentative Parcel Map 34416
David Chapman Investments
May 9, 2006
B. The applicant's SWPPP shall be approved by the City Engineer prior to
any on or off -site grading being done in relation to this project.
C. 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.
D. The applicant's SWPPP shall include provisions for all of the following
Best Management Practices ("BMPs") (8.70.020 (Definitions), LQMC):
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.
E. 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.
F. The approved SWPPP and BMP's shall remain in effect for the entire
duration of project construction until all improvements are completed and
accepted by the City.
4. Permits issued under this approval shall be subject to the provisions of the
Infrastructure Fee Program and Development Impact Fee program in effect at
the time of issuance of building permit(s).
PROPERTY RIGHTS
5. Prior to issuance of any permit(s), the applicant shall acquire or confer
easements and other property rights necessary for the construction or proper
functioning of the proposed development. Conferred rights shall include
irrevocable offers to dedicate or grant access easements to the City for
emergency services and for maintenance, construction and reconstruction of
essential improvements.
Planning Commission Resolution 2006-
Conditions of Approval - Recommended
Tentative Parcel Map 34416
David Chapman Investments
May 9, 2006
6. The applicant shall offer for dedication on the Final Map all public street right-
of-ways in conformance with the City's General Plan, Municipal Code, and/or
as required by the City Engineer.
A. PUBLIC STREETS
1) Avenue 52 (Primary Arterial, Option A 1 10' ROW) — No additional
right of way is required from the existing standard 55 feet from
the centerline of Avenue 52 for a total 110-foot ultimate
developed right of way.
2) Desert Club Drive (Local Street, 60' ROW) — No additional right of
way is required from the existing standard 30 feet from the
centerline of Desert Club Drive for a total 60-foot ultimate
developed right of way.
7. When the City Engineer determines that access rights to the proposed street
right-of-ways shown on the approved Tentative Parcel Map are necessary prior
to approval of the Final Map dedicating such right-of-ways, the applicant shall
grant the necessary right-of-ways within 60 days of a written request by the
City.
8. The applicant shall create perimeter landscaping setbacks along all public right-
of-ways as follows:
A. Avenue 52 (Major Arterial) - 20-foot from the R/W-P/L. Pursuant to this
condition, the Tentative Parcel Map shall be revised to show said
landscape setback requirement along Avenue 52.
The setback requirements shall apply to all frontages including, but not limited
to, remainder parcels and sites dedicated for utility purposes.
Where public facilities (e.g., sidewalks) are placed on privately -owned setbacks,
the applicant shall offer for dedication blanket easements for those purposes on
the Final Map.
9. The applicant shall offer for dedication those easements necessary for the
placement of, and access to, utility lines and structures, drainage basins,
mailbox clusters, park lands, and common areas on the Final Map.
10. The property owner of this Tentative Parcel Map shall enter into and record on
title of all parcels in the Tentative Parcel Map a reciprocal access and parking
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easement agreement for the purpose of permitting the parcel owner(s) and their
successors and assign reciprocal access to and across all access drives and
parking aisles in the tentative parcel map, and granting all parcel owner(s) and
their successors and assign the reciprocal right to use all parking stalls located
in the Tentative Parcel Map. These reciprocal access and parking easement
rights shall be shown on the final map and shall not be modified or amended in
any way without prior written consent and approval of the Public Works
Director & Community Development Director and without recording an
amendment to the easement agreement. The reciprocal access and parking
easement agreement shall be submitted to the City Attorney for review and
approval prior to approval of the final parcel map
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.
12. The applicant shall cause no easement to be granted, or recorded, over any
portion of the subject property between the date of approval of the Tentative
Parcel Map No. 34416 and the date of recording of any Final Map, unless such
easement is approved by the City Engineer.
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.
13. 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 Section 13.24.040 (Improvement Plans), LQMC.
14. The following improvement plans shall be prepared and submitted for review
and approval by the Public Works Department. A separate set of plans for each
line item specified below shall be prepared. The plans shall utilize the minimum
scale specified, unless otherwise authorized by the City Engineer in writing.
Plans may be prepared at a larger scale if additional detail or plan clarity is
desired. Note, the applicant may be required to prepare other improvement
plans not listed here pursuant to improvements required by other agencies and
utility purveyors.
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A. On -Site Precise Grading/Storm Drain Plan 1 " = 30' Horizontal
B. PM 10 Plan 1 " = 40' Horizontal
NOTE: A and B to be submitted concurrently.
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.
"On -site precise grading" plans shall normally include all on -site surface
improvements including but not necessarily limited to finish grades for curbs &
gutters, building floor elevations, parking lot improvements and ADA
requirements.
15. The City maintains standard plans, detail sheets and/or construction notes for
elements of construction which can be accessed via the Online Engineering
Library at the City website (www.la-quinta.org). Navigate to the Public Works
Department home page and look for the Online Engineering Library hyperlink.
16. The applicant shall furnish a complete set of the AutoCAD files of all approved
improvement plans on a storage media acceptable to the City Engineer. The
files shall be saved in a standard AutoCAD format so they may be fully
retrievable through a basic AutoCAD program.
At the completion of construction, and prior to the final acceptance of the
improvements by the City, the applicant shall update the AutoCAD files in order
to reflect the as -built conditions.
Where the improvement plans were not produced in a standard AutoCAD
format, or a file format that can be converted to an AutoCAD format, the City
Engineer will accept raster -image files of the plans.
IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENTS
17. Improvements and obligations required of this Village Use Permit shall either be
completed, or secured through a SIA, as required of Tentative Parcel Map No.
34416 or as otherwise approved by the City Engineer.
In the event the applicant fails to construct the improvements for the
development, or fails to satisfy its obligations for the development in a timely
manner, pursuant to the approved phasing plan, the City shall have the right to
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halt issuance of all permits, and/or final inspections, withhold other approvals
related to the development of the project, or call upon the surety to complete
the improvements.
GRADING
18. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of Section 13.24.050 (Grading
Improvements), LQMC.
19. 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.
20. 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 qualified engineer,
B. A preliminary geotechnical ("soils") report prepared by a qualified
engineer,
C. A Fugitive Dust Control Plan prepared in accordance with Chapter 6.16,
(Fugitive Dust Control), LQMC, and
D. A Best Management Practices report prepared in accordance with
Sections 8.70.010 and 13.24.170 (NPDES stormwater discharge permit
and Storm Management and Discharge Controls), LQMC.
All grading shall conform to the recommendations contained in the Preliminary
Soils Report, and shall be certified as being adequate by a soils engineer, or by
an engineering geologist.
A statement shall appear on the Final Map that a soils report has been prepared
in accordance with the California Health & Safety Code § 17953.
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.
21. 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.
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22. Grading within the perimeter setback and parkway areas shall have undulating
terrain and shall conform with the requirements of LQMC Section 9.60.240(F)
except as otherwise modified by this condition requirement. The maximum
slope shall not exceed 3:1 anywhere in the landscape setback area, except for
the backslope (i.e. the slope at the back of the landscape lot) which shall not
exceed 2:1 if fully planted with ground cover. The maximum slope in the first
six (6) feet adjacent to the curb shall not exceed 4:1 when the nearest edge of
sidewalk is within six (6) of the curb, otherwise the maximum slope within the
right of way shall not exceed 3:1. All unpaved parkway areas adjacent to the
curb shall be depressed one and one-half inches (1.5") in the first eighteen
inches (18") behind the curb.
23. Prior to any site grading or regrading that will raise or lower any portion of the
site by more than plus or minus three tenths of a foot from the elevations
shown on the approved Tentative Parcel Map, the applicant shall submit the
proposed grading changes to the City Staff for a substantial conformance
finding review.
24. 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.
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. The data shall be organized by lot number, and listed cumulatively if
submitted at different times.
25. Improvements to be made, or agreed to be made, shall include the removal of
any existing structures or other obstructions which are not a part of the
proposed improvements.
DRAINAGF
26. The applicant shall conform with the approved hydrology and drainage report
for Tract Map No. 28470-1, Lot 90 as revised for this tentative parcel map
and/or the approved hydrology report for this tentative parcel map. Nuisance
water shall be retained on site and disposed of via an underground percolation
improvement approved by the City Engineer.
27. As underground retention and above ground retention of stormwater is
proposed, the applicant shall comply with the provisions of Section 13.24.120
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(Drainage), LQMC, Engineering Bulletin No. 97.03 and the Public Works
Department's Underground Retention Basin Design Requirements dated July
16, 2005 and revised November 17, 2005. More specifically, stormwater
falling on site during the 100 year storm shall be retained within the
development, unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer. The tributary
drainage area shall extend to the centerline of adjacent public streets and
include any resulting uncaptured tributary stormwater flows. The design storm
shall be either the 3 hour, 6 hour or 24 hour event producing the greatest total
run off.
28. The applicant or his design professional shall design for 4.5 in/hr rainfall for
100 year 24 hour storm with zero percolation. In order to accept tributary
storm water from Avenue 52, the applicant shall provide storm drainage inlets
along Avenue 52 sufficient to accept the said storm water flow onto the
Tentative Parcel Map. The applicant shall add additional drywell(s) as required
by the City Engineer to mitigate any unacceptable ponding of stormwater due
to nonpercolation in the retention basin located between the parking area and
the office building or reconfigure proposed retention basin locations away from
the front of the office building. Additionally, any sidewalks proposed within
retention basin areas as access to the office building shall be ADA accessible.
29. Stormwater may not be retained in landscaped parkways or landscaped setback
lots. Only incidental storm water (precipitation which directly falls onto the
setback) will be permitted to be retained in the landscape setback areas. The
perimeter setback and parkway areas in the street right-of-way shall be shaped
with berms and mounds, pursuant to Section 9.100.040(B) (7), LQMC.
30. The design of the development shall not cause any increase in flood
boundaries, levels or frequencies in any area outside the development.
31. Storm drainage historically received from adjoining property shall be received
and retained or passed through into the historic downstream drainage relief
route.
UTILITIFS
32. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of Section 13.24.1 10 (Utilities),
LQMC.
33. The applicant shall obtain the approval of the City Engineer for the location of
all utility lines within any right-of-way, and all above -ground utility structures
including, but not limited to, traffic signal cabinets, electric vaults, water
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valves, and telephone stands, to ensure optimum placement for practical and
aesthetic purposes.
34. Existing overhead utility lines within, or adjacent to the proposed development,
and all proposed utilities shall be installed underground.
All existing utility lines attached to joint use 92 KV transmission power poles
are exempt from the requirement to be placed underground.
35. 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.
STREET AND TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS
36. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of Sections 13.24.060 (Street
Improvements), 13.24.070 (Street Design - Generally) & 13.24.100 (Access
for Individual Properties and Development), LQMC for public streets; and
Section 13.24.080 (Street Design - Private Streets), where private streets are
proposed.
37. The applicant shall construct the following street improvements to conform
with the General Plan (street type noted in parentheses.)
A. OFF -SITE STREETS
1) Avenue 52 (Primary Arterial, Option A 1 10' ROW) - No additional
widening is required from the existing standard 43 feet from the
centerline of Avenue 52 for a total 86-foot ultimate developed
street width.
2) Desert Club Drive (Local Street, 60' ROW) - No additional
widening is required from the existing 20 feet from the centerline
of Desert Club Drive for a total 40-foot ultimate developed street
width.
The applicant shall protect the existing sidewalk and other hardscape
along Avenue 52 and Desert Club Drive to include street lighting, signing,
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striping, other traffic control devices and appurtenances or if damaged or
relocated, replace said equipment and appurtenances as required by the
City Engineer.
38. 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 Spaces and Parking
Aisles (Light Traffic Areas) 3.0" a.c./4.5" c.a.b.
or the approved equivalents of alternate materials.
39. 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.
40. General access points and turning movements of traffic are limited to the
following:
A. Avenue 52
1) Existing Primary Entry Driveway to Arnold Palmer's Restaurant:
Right turn in and out movements are permitted. Left turn in and
out movements are prohibited.
2) Existing Secondary Entry to Parking Lot (easterly end): Right turn
in and out movements are permitted. Left turn in and out
movements are prohibited.
B. Desert Club Drive
1) Primary Entry: Full turn movements are permitted.
The applicant shall extend improvements beyond the subdivision boundaries to
ensure they safely integrate with existing improvements (e.g., grading; traffic
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control devices and transitions in alignment, elevation or dimensions of streets
and sidewalks).
PARKING LOTS and ACCESS POINTS
41. 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.
B. ADA accessibility routes shall be a minimum of 4 feet.
C. Cross slopes should be a maximum of 2% where ADA accessibility is
required including accessibility routes between buildings.
D. Building access points shall be shown on the Precise Grading Plans to
better evaluate ADA accessibility issues.
E. Sidewalks adjacent to Avenue 52 and Desert Club shall be extended to
provide a connection with parking lot sidewalks.
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. Additionally, the applicant is to provide a walkway to the Arnold
Palmer Restaurant and the existing shared parking area to the north east of the
Parcel Map.
42. In order to implement the reciprocal access and parking easement agreement as
identified under Condition of Approval No. 10, the applicant and property
owner shall submit for review and approval by the City Attorney and
Community Development Director, the following covenant, which the applicant
shall put into a recordable instrument and record on title to the property prior to
approval of the final tentative map. These limitations shall be designated on the
approved Parcel Map and shall run with the land and bind successive owners
and assigns:
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A. Parcel 1 is limited to professional office uses that are open during normal
daytime business hours. No primary uses that are open during nighttime
hours on a routine and regular basis shall be permitted. Any modifications
to this limitation of operation or use shall require the applicant to enter
into a revised parking management agreement with the City, approved by
the Community Development Director, identifying and demonstrating that
sufficient parking is available for such increased or modified use.
B. Parcel 2 is limited to restaurant, bar, and related uses that are open
during general weekday late afternoon and evening business hours,
weekends, and special occasions. Daytime hours of operation or changes
of use for any business on Parcel 2 shall be permitted under a revised
parking management agreement with the City, approved by the
Community Development Director, identifying and demonstrating that
sufficient parking is available for such increased or modified use.
CONSTRUCTION
43. The City will conduct final inspections of habitable buildings only when the
buildings have improved street and (if required) sidewalk access to publicly -
maintained streets. The improvements shall include required traffic control
devices, pavement markings and street name signs.
LANDSCAPIN
44. The applicant shall comply with Sections 13.24.130 (Landscaping Setbacks) &
13.24.140 (Landscaping Plans), LQMC.
45. The applicant shall provide landscaping in the required setbacks, retention
basins, common lots and park areas.
46. Landscape and irrigation plans for landscaped lots and setbacks, medians,
retention basins, and parks shall be signed and stamped by a licensed
landscape architect.
47. The applicant shall submit the landscape plans for approval by the Community
Development Department (CDD), prior to plan checking by the Public Works
Department. When plan checking has been completed by CDD, the applicant
shall obtain the signatures of CVWD and the Riverside County Agricultural
Commissioner, prior to submittal for signature by the City Engineer.
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NOTE: Plans are not approved for construction until signed by the City Engineer.
48. Landscape areas shall have permanent irrigation improvements meeting the
requirements of the City Engineer. Use of lawn areas shall be minimized with
no lawn, or spray irrigation, being placed within 18 inches of curbs along public
streets.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
49. The applicant shall employ construction quality -assurance measures that meet
with the approval of the City Engineer.
50. The applicant shall employ, or retain, qualified engineers, surveyors, and such
other appropriate professionals as are required to provide the expertise with
which to prepare and sign accurate record drawings, and to provide adequate
construction supervision.
51. The applicant shall arrange for, and bear the cost of, all measurements,
sampling and testing procedures not included in the City's inspection program,
but which may be required by the City, as evidence that the construction
materials and methods employed comply with the plans, specifications and
other applicable regulations.
52. Upon completion of construction, 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," "As -Built" or
"As -Constructed" 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 AutoCAD or raster -image files previously submitted to the City,
revised to reflect the as -built conditions.
MAINTENANCE
53. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of Section 13.24.160
(Maintenance), LQMC.
54. The applicant shall make provisions for the continuous and perpetual
maintenance of all private on -site improvements, perimeter landscaping, access
drives, and sidewalks.
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FEES AND DEPOSITS
55. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of Section 13.24.180 (Fees and
Deposits), LQMC. 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.
56. Permits issued under this approval shall be subject to the provisions of the
Infrastructure Fee Program and Development Impact Fee program in effect at
the time of issuance of building permit(s).
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A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A 13,171
SQUARE FOOT OFFICE BUILDING WITHIN THE VILLAGE
COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
CASE NO.: VILLAGE USE PERMIT 2006-033
APPLICANT: DAVID CHAPMAN INVESTMENTS LLC
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 11" day of April, 2006 and continued to the 9" day of May, 2006, hold
duly noticed Public Hearings to consider the request of David Chapman Investments
for a Village Use Permit to allow the construction of a 13,171 square foot office
building on the northeast corner of Avenue 52 and Desert Club Drive more particularly
described as:
A PORTION OF LOT 90 OF TRACT 28470-1
WHEREAS, said Village Use Permit has complied with the requirements
of the "Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970" as
amended (Resolution 83-63), in that the Community Development Department has
determined that the proposed Village Use Permit is exempt from CEQA review under
Guidelines Section 15332 (Infill Development); and,
WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering all
testimony and arguments of all interested persons desiring to be heard, the Planning
Commission did make the following mandatory findings to justify approval of said
Village Use Permit:
1. The proposed Village Use Permit is consistent with the General Plan, in that
general office uses are allowed in the General Plan for the Village Commercial
land use designation.
2. The proposed Village Use Permit is consistent with the requirements of the
Zoning Code, in that it will provide uses consistent with those permitted in the
Village Commercial district, and meets the standards of this district.
3. The proposed Village Use Permit complies with the requirements of the "Rules
to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970," as amended
(City Council Resolution 83-63), insofar as it has been determined that the
project is exempt from CEQA review under Section 15332, Infill Development,
and a Notice of Exemption should be filed.
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4. Approval of the proposed Village Use Permit will not create conditions which are
materially detrimental to the public health, safety and general welfare, nor
injurious to or incompatible with other properties or land uses in the vicinity,
insofar as adjacent properties are in the Village Commercial district.
5. The architectural design aspects of the proposed Village Use Permit, including,
but not limited to architectural style, scale, building mass, materials, colors,
architectural detailing, roof style and other elements are compatible with
surrounding development, and quality of design illustrated in the Village at La
Quinta Design Guidelines, and with the overall design quality found in the City.
6. The site design aspects of the proposed Village Use Permit, including, but not
limited to project entries, parking provisions, interior circulation, pedestrian and
bicycle access, pedestrian amenities, screening and other elements, are
compatible with surrounding development and quality of design illustrated in the
Village at La Quinta Design Guidelines, and with the overall quality of design
found in the City.
7. The project landscaping for the proposed Village Use Permit including, but not
limited to location, size, type and coverage of plant materials, has been
designed to provide visual relief, complement the building, unify and enhance
visual continuity of the site with surrounding development, and is consistent
with the concepts in the Village at La Quinta Design Guidelines.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of
the City of La Quinta, California, as follows:
1 . That the above recitations are true and constitute the findings of the Planning
Commission in this case.
2. That it does hereby approve Village Use Permit 2005-033 for the reasons set
forth in this Resolution and subject to the attached conditions of approval.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La
Quinta Planning Commission, held on this the g`h day of May, 2006 by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
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GENERAL
1. The applicant agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City of La
Quinta ("City"), its agents, officers and employees from any claim, action or
proceeding to attack, set aside, void, or annul the approval of this 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. Village Use Permit 2006-033 (VUP 2006-033) shall be developed in compliance
with these conditions and all approved site plan, elevation, color, materials and
other approved exhibits submitted for this application, and any subsequent
amendment(s). In the event of any conflicts, these conditions shall take
precedence.
3. This approval shall expire two years after its effective date, as determined
pursuant to Section 9.200.060.0 of the Zoning Code, unless extended pursuant
to the provisions of 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:
• Fire Marshal
• Public Works Department (Grading Permit, Green Sheet (Public Works
Clearance) for Building Permits, Improvement Permit)
• Community Development Department
• Riverside Co. Environmental Health Department
• Desert Sands Unified School District
• Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD)
• Imperial Irrigation District (IID)
• California Water Quality Control Board (CWQCB)
• SunLine Transit Agency
• SCAQMD Coachella Valley
The applicant is responsible for all requirements of the permits and/or clearances
from the above listed agencies if applicable. When the requirements include
approval of improvement plans, the applicant shall furnish proof of such
approvals when submitting those improvements plans for City approval.
5. 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),
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LQMC; Riverside County Ordinance No. 457; and the State Water Resources
Control Board's Order No. 99-08-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").
B. The applicant's SWPPP shall be approved by the City Engineer prior to
any on or off -site grading being done in relation to this project.
C. 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.
D. The applicant's SWPPP shall include provisions for all of the following
Best Management Practices ("BMPs") (8.70.020 (Definitions), LQMC):
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.
E. 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.
F. The approved SWPPP and BMP's shall remain in effect for the entire
duration of project construction until all improvements are completed and
accepted by the City.
6. Permits issued under this approval shall be subject to the provisions of the
Infrastructure Fee Program and Development Impact Fee program in effect at
the time of issuance of building permit(s).
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7. Handicap access and facilities shall be provided in accordance with Federal
(ADA), State and local requirements. Handicap accessible parking shall generally
conform to the approved exhibits for VUP 2006-033.
8. All parking area civil plans and improvements shall be developed in accordance
with the standards set forth in applicable portions of Section 9.150.080 of the
Zoning Code, and these conditions, which shall take precedence in the event of
any conflicts with said Section.
PROPERTY RIGHTS
9. Prior to issuance of any permit(s), the applicant shall acquire or confer
easements and other property rights necessary for the construction or proper
functioning of the proposed development. Conferred rights shall include
irrevocable offers to dedicate or grant access easements to the City for
emergency services and for maintenance, construction and reconstruction of
essential improvements.
10. The applicant shall offer for dedication on the Final Map all public street right-of-
ways in conformance with the City's General Plan, Municipal Code, and/or as
required by the City Engineer.
A. PUBLIC STREETS
1) Avenue 52 (Primary Arterial, Option A 1 10' ROW) — No additional
right of way is required from the existing standard 55 feet from
the centerline of Avenue 52 for a total 110-foot ultimate
developed right of way.
2) Desert Club Drive (Local Street, 60' ROW) — No additional right of
way is required from the existing standard 30 feet from the
centerline of Desert Club Drive for a total 60-foot ultimate
developed right of way.
11. When the City Engineer determines that access rights to the proposed street
right-of-ways shown on the approved Tentative Parcel Map are necessary prior
to approval of the Final Map dedicating such right-of-ways, the applicant shall
grant the necessary right-of-ways within 60 days of a written request by the
City.
12. The applicant shall create perimeter landscaping setbacks along all public right-
of-ways as follows:
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A. Avenue 52 (Major Arterial) - 20-foot from the R/W-P/L. Pursuant to this
condition, the Tentative Parcel Map shall be revised to show said
landscape setback requirement along Avenue 52.
The setback requirements shall apply to all frontages including, but not limited
to, remainder parcels and sites dedicated for utility purposes.
Where public facilities (e.g., sidewalks) are placed on privately -owned setbacks,
the applicant shall offer for dedication blanket easements for those purposes on
the Final Map.
13. The applicant shall offer for dedication those easements necessary for the
placement of, and access to, utility lines and structures, drainage basins,
mailbox clusters, park lands, and common areas on the Final Map.
14. The property owner of this Village Use Permit shall enter into and record on title
of all parcels in the Tentative Parcel Map 34416 a reciprocal access and parking
easement agreement for the purpose of permitting the parcel owner(s) and their
successors and assign reciprocal access to and across all access drives and
parking aisles in the tentative parcel map, and granting all parcel owner(s) and
their successors and assign the reciprocal right to use all parking stalls located
in the Tentative Parcel Map. These reciprocal parking and access easement
rights shall be shown on the final map and shall not be modified or amended in
any way without prior written consent and approval of the Public Works
Director & Community Development Director. The reciprocal access and parking
easement agreement shall be submitted to the City Attorney for review and
approval prior to approval of the final parcel map
15. 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.
16. The applicant shall cause no easement to be granted, or recorded, over any
portion of the subject property between the date of approval of the Tentative
Parcel Map No. 34416 and the date of recording of any Final Map, unless such
easement is approved by the City Engineer.
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.
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17. 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 Section 13.24.040 (Improvement Plans), LQMC.
18. The following improvement plans shall be prepared and submitted for review
and approval by the Public Works Department. A separate set of plans for each
line item specified below shall be prepared. The plans shall utilize the minimum
scale specified, unless otherwise authorized by the City Engineer in writing.
Plans may be prepared at a larger scale if additional detail or plan clarity is
desired. Note, the applicant may be required to prepare other improvement
plans not listed here pursuant to improvements required by other agencies and
utility purveyors.
A. On -Site Precise Grading/Storm Drain Plan 1 " = 30' Horizontal
B. PM10 Plan 1" = 40' Horizontal
NOTE: A and B to be submitted concurrently.
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.
"On -site precise grading" plans shall normally include all on -site surface
improvements including but not necessarily limited to finish grades for curbs &
gutters, building floor elevations, parking lot improvements and ADA
requirements.
19. The City maintains standard plans, detail sheets and/or construction notes for
elements of construction which can be accessed via the Online Engineering
Library at the City website (www.la-quinta.org). Navigate to the Public Works
Department home page and look for the Online Engineering Library hyperlink.
20. The applicant shall furnish a complete set of the AutoCAD files of all approved
improvement plans on a storage media acceptable to the City Engineer. The
files shall be saved in a standard AutoCAD format so they may be fully
retrievable through a basic AutoCAD program.
At the completion of construction, and prior to the final acceptance of the
improvements by the City, the applicant shall update the AutoCAD files in order
to reflect the as -built conditions.
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Where the improvement plans were not produced in a standard AutoCAD
format, or a file format that can be converted to an AutoCAD format, the City
Engineer will accept raster -image files of the plans.
IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENTS
21. Improvements and obligations required of this Village Use Permit shall either be
completed, or secured through a SIA, as required of Tentative Parcel Map No.
34416 or as otherwise approved by the City Engineer.
In the event the applicant fails to construct the improvements for the
development, or fails to satisfy its obligations for the development in a timely
manner, pursuant to the approved phasing plan, the City shall have the right to
halt issuance of all permits, and/or final inspections, withhold other approvals
related to the development of the project, or call upon the surety to complete
the improvements.
GRAMNC;
22. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of Section 13.24.050 (Grading
Improvements), LQMC.
23. 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.
24. 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 qualified engineer,
B. A preliminary geotechnical ("soils") report prepared by a qualified
engineer,
C. A Fugitive Dust Control Plan prepared in accordance with Chapter 6.16,
(Fugitive Dust Control), LQMC, and
D. A Best Management Practices report prepared in accordance with
Sections 8.70.010 and 13.24.170 (NPDES stormwater discharge permit
and Storm Management and Discharge Controls), LQMC.
All grading shall conform to the recommendations contained in the Preliminary
Soils Report, and shall be certified as being adequate by a soils engineer, or by
an engineering geologist.
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A statement shall appear on the Final Map that a soils report has been prepared
in accordance with the California Health & Safety Code § 17953.
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.
25. 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.
26. Grading within the perimeter setback and parkway areas shall have undulating
terrain and shall conform with the requirements of LQMC Section 9.60.240(F)
except as otherwise modified by this condition requirement. The maximum
slope shall not exceed 3:1 anywhere in the landscape setback area, except for
the backslope (i.e. the slope at the back of the landscape lot) which shall not
exceed 2:1 if fully planted with ground cover. The maximum slope in the first
six (6) feet adjacent to the curb shall not exceed 4:1 when the nearest edge of
sidewalk is within six (6) of the curb, otherwise the maximum slope within the
right of way shall not exceed 3:1. All unpaved parkway areas adjacent to the
curb shall be depressed one and one-half inches (1.5") in the first eighteen
inches (18") behind the curb.
27. Prior to any site grading or regrading that will raise or lower any portion of the
site by more than plus or minus three tenths of a foot from the elevations
shown on the approved Tentative Parcel Map, the applicant shall submit the
proposed grading changes to the City Staff for a substantial conformance
finding review.
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.
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. The data shall be organized by lot number, and listed cumulatively if
submitted at different times.
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29. Improvements to be made, or agreed to be made, shall include the removal of
any existing structures or other obstructions which are not a part of the
proposed improvements.
DRAINAGE
30. The applicant shall conform with the approved hydrology and drainage report for
Tract Map No. 28470-1, Lot 90 as revised for this tentative parcel map and/or
the approved hydrology report for this tentative parcel map. Nuisance water
shall be retained on site and disposed of via an underground percolation
improvement approved by the City Engineer.
31. As underground retention and above ground retention of stormwater is
proposed, the applicant shall comply with the provisions of Section 13.24.120
(Drainage), LQMC, Engineering Bulletin No. 97.03 and the Public Works
Department's Underground Retention Basin Design Requirements dated July 16,
2005 and revised November 17, 2005. More specifically, stormwater falling on
site during the 100 year storm shall be retained within the development, unless
otherwise approved by the City Engineer. The tributary drainage area shall
extend to the centerline of adjacent public streets and include any resulting
uncaptured tributary stormwater flows. The design storm shall be either the 3
hour, 6 hour or 24 hour event producing the greatest total run off.
32. The applicant or his design professional shall design for 4.5 in/hr rainfall for 100
year 24 hour storm with zero percolation. In order to accept tributary storm
water from Avenue 52, the applicant shall provide storm drainage inlets along
Avenue 52 sufficient to accept the said storm water flow onto the Tentative
Parcel Map. The applicant shall add additional drywell(s) as required by the City
Engineer to mitigate any unacceptable ponding of stormwater due to
nonpercolation in the retention basin located between the parking area and the
office building or reconfigure proposed retention basin locations away from the
front of the office building. Additionally, any sidewalks proposed within
retention basin areas as access to the office building shall be ADA accessible.
33. Stormwater may not be retained in landscaped parkways or landscaped setback
lots. Only incidental storm water (precipitation which directly falls onto the
setback) will be permitted to be retained in the landscape setback areas. The
perimeter setback and parkway areas in the street right-of-way shall be shaped
with berms and mounds, pursuant to Section 9.100.040(B) (7), LQMC.
34. The design of the development shall not cause any increase in flood boundaries,
levels or frequencies in any area outside the development.
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35. Storm drainage historically received from adjoining property shall be received
and retained or passed through into the historic downstream drainage relief
route.
HTII ITIFS
36. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of Section 13.24.1 10 (Utilities),
LQMC.
37. The applicant shall obtain the approval of the City Engineer for the location of all
utility lines within any right-of-way, and all above -ground utility structures
including, but not limited to, traffic signal cabinets, electric vaults, water valves,
and telephone stands, to ensure optimum placement for practical and aesthetic
purposes.
38. Existing overhead utility lines within, or adjacent to the proposed development,
and all proposed utilities shall be installed underground.
All existing utility lines attached to joint use 92 KV transmission power poles
are exempt from the requirement to be placed underground.
39. 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.
STREET AND TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS
40. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of Sections 13.24.060 (Street
Improvements), 13.24.070 (Street Design - Generally) & 13.24.100 (Access
For Individual Properties And Development), LQMC for public streets; and
Section 13.24.080 (Street Design - Private Streets), where private streets are
proposed.
41. The applicant shall construct the following street improvements to conform with
the General Plan (street type noted in parentheses.)
A. OFF -SITE STREETS
1) Avenue 52 (Primary Arterial, Option A 1 10' ROW) - No additional
widening is required from the existing standard 43 feet from the
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centerline of Avenue 52 for a total 86-foot ultimate developed
street width.
2) Desert Club Drive (Local Street, 60' ROW) - No additional
widening is required from the existing 20 feet from the centerline
of Desert Club Drive for a total 40-toot ultimate developed street
width.
The applicant shall protect the existing sidewalk and other hardscape
along Avenue 52 and Desert Club Drive to include street lighting, signing,
striping, other traffic control devices and appurtenances or if damaged or
relocated, replace said equipment and appurtenances as required by the
City Engineer.
42. 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 Spaces and Parking
Aisles (Light Traffic Areas) 3.0" a.c./4.5" c.a.b.
or the approved equivalents of alternate materials.
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 and turning movements of traffic are limited to the
following:
A. Avenue 52
1) Existing Primary Entry Driveway to Arnold Palmer's Restaurant:
Right turn in and out movements are permitted. Left turn in and
out movements are prohibited.
2) Existing Secondary Entry to Parking Lot (easterly end): Right turn
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in and out movements are permitted. Left turn in and out
movements are prohibited.
B. Desert Club Drive
1) Primary Entry: Full turn movements are permitted.
The applicant shall extend improvements beyond the subdivision 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).
PARKING LOTS, and ACCESS POINTS
45. A total space count of 26 parking stalls, including handicapped parking spaces,
shall be provided on Parcel 1. A minimum of 15 covered parking spaces shall be
provided and maintained on adjacent Parcel 2, as per the reciprocal access and
parking agreement cited in Condition of Approval No. 14 and Section
9.150.080, LQMC.
46. Covered parking canopies provided on Parcel 2 of Parcel Map 34416 shall be
revised to utilize a horizontal Glue -Lam beam or similar material. Non -wood
components of the parking canopies shall be painted a color consistent with the
existing buildings on site. Final design and location of the required covered
parking canopies shall be reviewed and approved by the Community
Development Director prior to issuance of building permits.
47. Pedestrian connectivity shall be provided between the proposed parking areas,
the center building corridor, and all existing sidewalks.
48. 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.
B. ADA accessibility routes shall be a minimum of 4 feet.
C. Cross slopes should be a maximum of 2% where ADA accessibility is
required including accessibility routes between buildings.
D. Building access points shall be shown on the Precise Grading Plans to
better evaluate ADA accessibility issues.
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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. Additionally, the applicant is to provide a walkway to the Arnold
Palmer Restaurant and the existing shared parking area to the north east of the
Parcel Map.
CONSTRUCTION
49. The City will conduct final inspections of habitable buildings only when the
buildings have improved street and (if required) sidewalk access to publicly -
maintained streets. The improvements shall include required traffic control
devices, pavement markings and street name signs.
LANDSCAPING
50. The applicant shall comply with Sections 13.24.130 (Landscaping Setbacks) &
13.24.140 (Landscaping Plans), LQMC.
51. The applicant shall provide landscaping in the required setbacks, retention
basins, common lots and park areas.
52. Landscape and irrigation plans for landscaped lots and setbacks, medians,
retention basins, and parks shall be signed and stamped by a licensed landscape
architect.
53. The applicant shall submit the landscape plans for approval by the Community
Development Department (CDD), prior to plan checking by the Public Works
Department. When plan checking has been completed by CDD, the applicant
shall obtain the signatures of CVWD and the Riverside County Agricultural
Commissioner, prior to submittal for signature by the City Engineer.
NOTE: Plans are not approved for construction until signed by the City Engineer.
54. Landscape areas shall have permanent irrigation improvements meeting the
requirements of the City Engineer. Use of lawn areas shall be minimized with
no lawn, or spray irrigation, being placed within 18 inches of curbs along public
streets.
55. The applicant shall submit to the city a completed public art application for the
proposed Arnold Palmer statue as per LQMC section 2.65.070 (Art in Public
Places).
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QUALITY ASSURANCE
56. The applicant shall employ construction quality -assurance measures that meet
with the approval of the City Engineer.
57. The applicant shall employ, or retain, qualified engineers, surveyors, and such
other appropriate professionals as are required to provide the expertise with
which to prepare and sign accurate record drawings, and to provide adequate
construction supervision.
58. The applicant shall arrange for, and bear the cost of, all measurements,
sampling and testing procedures not included in the City's inspection program,
but which may be required by the City, as evidence that the construction
materials and methods employed comply with the plans, specifications and
other applicable regulations.
59. Upon completion of construction, 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," "As -Built" or
"As -Constructed" 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 AutoCAD or raster -image files previously submitted to the City,
revised to reflect the as -built conditions.
MAINTENANCE
60. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of Section 13.24.160
(Maintenance), LQMC.
61. The applicant shall make provisions for the continuous and perpetual
maintenance of all private on -site improvements, perimeter landscaping, access
drives, and sidewalks.
FEES AND DEPOSITS
62. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of Section 13.24.180 (Fees and
Deposits), LQMC. These fees include all deposits and fees required by the City
for plan checking and construction inspection. Deposits and fee amounts shall
be those in effect when the applicant makes application for plan check and
permits.
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63. Permits issued under this approval shall be subject to the provisions of the
Infrastructure Fee Program and Development Impact Fee program in effect at
the time of issuance of building permit(s).
MISCELLANEOUS
64. A comprehensive sign program shall be submitted for review and approval by
the Planning Commission prior to establishment of any individual tenant signs
for the project. Provisions of the sign program shall be in compliance with
applicable sections of Chapter 9.160 of the Zoning Code. No signs shall be
permitted to be placed on any portion of the roof projections or balcony railings.
65. All roof -mounted mechanical equipment must be internal to the roof design, or
screened as an integral part of the roof structure, in a manner so as not to be
visible from surrounding properties and streets. Working drawings showing all
such equipment and locations shall be submitted to the Building and Safety
Department along with the construction plan submittal for building permits. The
method and design must be approved by the Community Development
Department, prior to any issuance of the main structural building permit.
PARKING MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
66. In order to accommodate the reciprocal access and parking easement agreement
as identified under Condition of Approval No. 14, the applicant and property
owner shall submit for review and approval by the City Attorney and the
Community Development Director, the following covenant, which the applicant
shall put into a recordable instrument and record on title to the property prior to
approval of the final tentative map. These limitations shall be designated on the
approved Parcel Map 34416 and shall run with the land and bind successive
owners and assigns:
A. Parcel 1 is limited to professional office uses that are open during normal
daytime business hours. No primary uses that are open during nighttime
hours on a routine and regular basis shall be permitted. Any modifications
to this limitation of operation or use shall require the applicant to enter
into a revised parking management agreement with the City, approved by
the Community Development Director, identifying and demonstrating that
sufficient parking is available for such increased or modified use.
B. Parcel 2 is limited to restaurant, bar, and related uses that are open
during general weekday late afternoon and evening business hours,
weekends, and special occasions. Daytime hours of operation or changes
of use for any business on Parcel 2 shall be permitted under a revised
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parking management agreement with the City, approved by the
Community Development Director, identifying and demonstrating that
sufficient parking is available for such increased or modified use.
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STAFF REPORT
DATE: MAY 9, 2006
CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2006-858
APPLICANT: STANDARD PACIFIC COACHELLA VALLEY
ARCHITECT: BASSENIAN LAGONI ARCHITECTS
LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECT: BORTHWICK GUY BETTENHAUSEN, INC.
PH #B
REQUEST: CONSIDERATION OF ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPING
PLANS FOR THREE PROTOTYPICAL RESIDENTIAL PLANS FOR
USE IN TRACTS 32279 AND 33336
LOCATION: NORTH SIDE OF AVENUE 58 APPROXIMATELY 2,000 FEET
WEST OF MADISON STREET
ENVIRONMENTAL
REVIEW: THE LA QUINTA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
HAS DETERMINED THAT THE REQUEST HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY
ASSESSED IN CONJUNCTION WITH ENVIRONMENTAL
ASSESSMENT 2004-508 PREPARED FOR TENTATIVE TRACT
32279 AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 2005-535
PREPARED FOR TENTATIVE TRACT 33336, WHICH WAS
CERTIFIED BY THE CITY COUNCIL. NO CHANGED
CIRCUMSTANCES OR CONDITIONS ARE PROPOSED, NOR HAS
ANY NEW INFORMATION BEEN SUBMITTED WHICH WOULD
TRIGGER THE PREPARATION OF A SUBSEQUENT
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PURSUANT TO PUBLIC RESOURCES
CODE SECTION 21166.
ZONING: RL (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL)
GENERAL PLAN
DESIGNATION: LDR (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL)
SURROUNDING
ZONING AND
LAND USES: NORTH:
RL / RESIDENTIAL
SOUTH:
RL / RESIDENTIAL (UNDER CONSTRUCTION)
EAST:
RL / RESIDENTIAL
WEST:
RL / RESIDENTIAL
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BACKGROUND:
This property consists of two adjacent Tentative Tract Maps with a total of 53
residential lots on the north side of Avenue 58 (Attachment 1). The westerly tract
(32279) was approved for this property on August 17, 2004 for 30 single-family lots.
Tract 33336, to the east, was approved on July 19, 2005, for 23 new single-family
lots along with one 1.7 acre lot provided for an existing residence which is to remain,
adjacent to Avenue 58. The tracts share a common access to Avenue 58 (Attachment
2). Presently, rough grading has begun on the westerly tract.
PROJECT PROPOSAL:
The applicant has submitted prototypical architectural and front yard landscaping plans
for three residential model plans (Attachment 3). Each plan is designed with three front
elevation treatments. The plans utilize Spanish or Mediterranean styles of architecture
and vary in size from 3,304 to 3,838 square feet. The plans identify all buildings to be
one story and vary in height from 17'-4" to 22'-8". Plans 1 and 2 have an open
courtyard in the center of the project with Plan 3 having a central courtyard opening on
the left side of the residence.
Exterior plaster and trim colors are light to dark earth tones with red/brown blends of
concrete "S" roof tile proposed. Some plan elevations will use brick veneer, Sunbrella
material awnings, composite material shutters, decorative accent tile and clay pieces,
exterior lights and metal accents. Metal roll -up garage doors have the appearance of
wood. Material and color samples and color schemes have been submitted and will be
available at the meeting.
Preliminary typical front yard landscaping plans have been submitted for each of the
three model plans. Common area and perimeter landscaping and wall plans have been
previously approved by the Planning Commission for both tracts.
Typical front yard landscaping plans include a minimum of three 15 gallon trees, 5
gallon shrubs, decomposed granite in the shrub beds and a very limited amount of turf
(maximum 30% of front yard area). Plant materials identified are low water users and
typically used in the desert.
ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPING REVIEW COMMITTEE (ALRC):
The ALRC reviewed this request at its meeting of April 5, 2006, and on a 3-0 vote
recommended approval of the request with a condition that a no turf" front yard
option shall be provided for all types of lots and the Brachychiton populneus (Bottle
Tree) be deleted from the plant palette due to its messy nature and large size
(Attachment 4).
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PUBLIC NOTICE:
This application was advertised in the Desert Sun newspaper on April 29, 2006. All
property owners within 500 feet of the site were mailed a copy of the public hearing
notice as required by the La Quinta Municipal Code. As of this writing, no comments
have been received.
CONCLUSION:
The prototype units are well designed and comply with applicable Code requirements.
The typical front yard landscaping is attractive and compatible with the surrounding
area with the minor revisions recommended. .
FINDINGS -
The Findings as required by Section 9.210.010 (Site Development Permits) of the
Zoning Code can be made as noted below.
1. Compliance with Zoning Code- The project is consistent with the Design
Guidelines of Section 9.60.330 (Residential Tract Development Review) of the
Zoning Code, which requires a minimum of two different front elevations, varied
roof heights and planes. The proposed units comply with these requirements in
that three facades for each of the plans are proposed and varied planes and roof
lines are provided.
2. Architectural Design- The architectural design of the project, including, but not
limited to the architectural style, scale, building mass, materials, colors,
architectural details, roof style, and other architectural elements, are compatible
with surrounding development in the City.
3. Compliance with CEQA- This project has been previously assessed in
conjunction with Environmental Assessment 2004-508 prepared for Tentative
Tract 32279 and Environmental Assessment 2005-535 prepared for Tentative
Tract 33336, which were certified by the City Council, and therefore, no further
environmental review is needed.
4. Site Design- The site design of the project, including, but not limited to project
entries, interior circulation, pedestrian, equestrian and bicycle ways, pedestrian
amenities, and other site design elements are compatible with surrounding
development and with the quality of design prevalent in the City and laid out
and provided in compliance with the Zoning Code requirements and approved
Tract Maps.
5. Landscape Design- New home and project landscaping is well designed with
plant material appropriate for the area climate. Furthermore, landscape design
and irrigation systems are required to comply with City and Coachella Valley
Water District water efficiency requirements, ensuring efficient water use.
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6. Compliance with General Plan -
Plan in that the property to be
proposed.
RECOMMENDATION:
The project is in compliance with the General
developed is designated for residences as
Adopt Minute Motion 2006- , approving Site Development Permit 20065-858,
pursuant to the above -noted Findings and subject to the attached Conditions of
Approval.
Attachments:
1. Location map
2. Tract map layout
3. Plan exhibits (for Planning Commission only)
4. Minutes for the Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee meeting of
April 5, 2006
Prepared by:
Stan Sawa, Principal Planner
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PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTE MOTION 2006-
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL — RECOMMENDED
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2006-858
STANDARD PACIFIC COACHELLA VALLEY
ADOPTED:
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. Prior to issuance of building permits for any of the units authorized by this
approval, final landscaping and irrigation working drawings shall be approved
by the Community Development Department.
3. This Site Development Permit is valid for one year, unless an extension is
applied for and granted by the Planning Commission pursuant to Section
9.200.080 of the Zoning Code.
4. SDP 2006-858 shall comply with all applicable conditions and/or mitigation
measures, which are incorporated by reference herein, for the following
related approvals:
• Environmental Assessments 2004-508 and 2005-535
• Tentative Tract Maps 32279 and 33336
5. In the event of any conflict(s) between approval conditions and/or provisions
of these approvals, the Community Development Director shall determine
precedence. No development permits will be issued until compliance with
these conditions has been achieved.
6. Prior to the issuance of any grading, construction, or building permit by the
City, the applicant shall obtain the necessary clearances and/or permits from
the following agencies, if required:
• Fire Marshal
• Public Works Department (Grading Permit, Improvement Permits)
• Community Development Department
• Riverside Co. Environmental Health Department
• Coachella Valley Unified School District
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PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTE MOTION 2006-
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2006-858
STANDARD PACIFIC COACHELLA VALLEY
ADOPTED:
• Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD)
• Imperial Irrigation District (IID)
• California Water Quality Control Board (CWQCB)
• South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD)
7. The applicant is responsible for all requirements of the permits and/or
clearances from the above listed agencies. When the requirements include
approval of improvement plans, the applicant shall furnish proof of such
approvals when submitting those improvement plans for City approval.
8. Any roof -mounted mechanical equipment must be screened within or
otherwise integral to the roof structure, using compatible architectural
materials and treatments, so as to not be visible from surrounding properties
and streets. Working drawings showing all such equipment and locations
shall be submitted to the Building and Safety Department along with
construction plan submittal for building permits.
9. All two car garages shall maintain the 20-toot x 20-foot minimum interior
dimensions as specified in Chapter 9.150 (Parking), LQMC.
10. Air conditioning/pool equipment cannot be located in the side yards unless
five feet of clearance between equipment and property line is provided.
1 1 . A no turf front yard option shall be provided for all types of lots.
12. Delete Brachychiton populneus (Bottle Tree) from plant palette.
13. Shutters and garage doors shall be a composite material.
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MINUTES
ARCHITECTURE & LANDSCAPING REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING
A Regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall
78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA
April 5, X006 10:00 a.m.
TO ORDER
A. phis meeting of the Architectural and Landscaping Review Committee
"1es called to order at 10:00 a.m. by Planning Manager Les Johnson.
B. Committee Members present: Bill Bobbitt, Frank Christopher, and
Trac�\Smith.
C. Staff pivsent: Planning Manager Les Johnson, Principal Planner Stan
Sawa, arV Executive Secretary Betty Sawyer.
PUBLIC COMMEN': None.
CONFIRMATION OF
CONSENT CALENDAR:
BUSINESS ITEMS:
AGENDA: Confirmed.
A. Site Development Permit 2006-858; a request of Standard Pacific
Coachella for consideration of architectural and landscaping plans for
three prototypical residential plans for use in Tracts 3279 and 33336
located on the north side of Avenue 58, approximately 2,000 feet
west of Madison Street.
1. Principal Planner Stan Sawa presented the information
contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the
Community Development Department. Staff introduced Salim
Rahemtulla, Project Manager, Ram Clinton, Division Manager,
Rosie Lara, Assistant Project Manager, Joe Alorajano, architect,
and Bob Borthwick, landscape architect who gave a
presentation on the project.
2. Committee Member Smith asked about the approved tree list.
Mr. Rahemtulla stated they were previously approved.
Committee Member Smith stated the trees are deciduous and
will be barren. They should be an evergreen.
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3. Committee Member Bobbitt stated he too would like to see the
Bottlebush tree replaced. Mr. Bob Borthwick stated they
obtained the list from CVWD. Committee Member Bobbitt
stated the tree species will work but they are messy and will go
bare in the winter months.
4. Committee Member Smith asked the species of trees that were
to be relocated on the Baker property. Mr. Rahemtulla stated
they were not aware of the species. Discussion followed on the
location of the boulders and what vines would be used along
the Baker residence wall. Committee Member Smith stated the
entrance appears to be somewhat sparse.
5. Committee Member Bobbitt stated he had no objection to the
architectural plans. He asked the material to be used for the
garage doors. The applicant stated it would be a metal roll -up
door. Committee Member Bobbitt asked the size of the reveals
on the windows. The applicant stated 12 inches with a brick
over grouted look.
6. Committee Member Christopher asked if they would be using
"S" roof tile with three -color mixes. Applicant stated yes.
7. There being no further questions of the applicant, it was moved
and seconded by Committee Members Christopher/Bobbitt to
adopt Minute Motion 2006-015 recommending approval of Site
Development Permit 2005-858, as recommended.
Unanimously approved.
VI. `FORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL: None.
VII. COMMITTEE MEMBER ITEMS: None
VIII. ADJWRNMENT:
There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Committee
Members Christop er/Bobbitt to adjourn this regular meeting of the Architectural
and Landscaping R view Committee to a regular meeting to be held on May ,
2006. This meeting s adjourned at 10:33 a.m. on April 5, 2006.
Respectfully submitted,
BETTY J. SAWYER
Executive Secretary
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PLANNING COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
DATE: MAY 9, 2006
CASE NO.: SIGN APPLICATION 2005-932
APPLICANT: CHAD ADDINGTON, SIGN-A-RAMA (FOR VISTA DE MONTANA)
REQUEST: CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR A SIGN PROGRAM TO
SERVE TWO OFFICE BUILDINGS IN THE VILLAGE COMMERCIAL
DISTRICT
LOCATION: NORTH SIDE OF CALLE AMIGO & WEST OF DESERT CLUB DRIVE
GENERAL PLAN/
ZONING: VILLAGE COMMERCIAL/VC DISTRICT
ENVIRONMENTAL
DETERMINATION: THE LA QUINTA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
HAS DETERMINED THAT THIS REQUEST IS CATEGORICALLY
EXEMPT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15311, CLASS 11, OF THE
GUIDELINES FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT FOR ON -PREMISE SIGNS.
THEREFORE, NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION IS NECESSARY.
BACKGROUND:
The project site is located at the northwest corner of Calle Amigo and Desert Club
Drive. One of the two Vista De Montana buildings has been completed and is located
on the corner. The uncompleted second building will be located immediately to the
west on Calle Amigo. Each of the Vista De Montana buildings consist of 6,800 square
feet of tenant space, with a maximum eight tenants per building, four per floor.
The existing 24.9 square foot Dyson and Dyson signs, placed on the south and east
elevations of the existing building, were approved under Sign Application SA 05-898.
At the time of that application in May of 2005, Dyson and Dyson had been assumed
to be the sole building tenant and no sign program was proposed. The existing 18
square foot PMAC Lending sign, located on the north elevation of the existing building,
was applied for under Sign Application SA 05-910 but was not permitted pending the
outcome of this sign program approval. The applicant will be responsible for bringing
the existing PMAC Lending sign into conformance with the approved sign program.
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APPLICANT'S SIGN PROGRAM PROPOSAL:
The applicant is proposing a sign program permitting a total of nine possible tenant
signs on each of the two buildings and two monument signs. This proposal would
result in a total of 182 square feet of on -building signage and two, 24 square foot
sandstone slab monuments. First floor tenant signs would be permitted a maximum
area of 25 square feet each. Second floor tenant signs would be permitted a maximum
area of 15 square feet each. Also under the applicant's proposed sign program, a
maximum of 12 square feet of sign area would be permitted on the tower features.
Signs would all consist of % inch thick black acrylic lettering, stud mounted flush to
the wall. Letters would be limited to a maximum height of 10 inches. Corporate logos
with color would be permissible with a maximum height of 22 inches. Since the
maximum lettering size is 10 inches, the maximum sign area would permit double rows
of 10 inch lettering.
The applicant's two proposed Vista De Montana center identification monument signs
would utilize the same black acrylic lettering as the building, mounted on a sandstone
slab not to exceed 4 feet in height. Tenants would not be permitted to utilize the
proposed monument signs. Details regarding the actual type of lettering used on the
monument signs have not been identified in the applicant's proposed sign program.
The applicant's proposed elevations are inconsistent with the proposed sign program.
While the sign program limits maximum lettering area and lettering size, the elevations
identify maximum sign area as being 75% of the total fascia width, a conflict which
would allow much larger sign areas on the building. In their review of the sign
program, Staff had recommended the applicant provide a number of revisions to the
sign program, including consistent details and clearer definitions as to permitted sign
placement, but the applicant has elected not to do so. As a result, staff has edited a
recommended sign program as an alternative to the applicant's proposal.
STAFF ALTERNATIVE SIGN PROGRAM:
Staff has drafted a recommended alternative sign program which clarifies details,
removes signs from being placed on the buildings' tower features, and reduces the
permitted sign area allowed for second story tenants to a single line of text. Lettering
size remains at the applicant's proposed maximum 10 inch height.
STAFF COMMENTS:
As an alternative to listing a number of revisions to be made to the applicant's
proposed sign program, staff has rewritten an alternative proposal which clarifies a
number of items which should reduce any issues that may arise once the individual
tenants apply for their individual permits. The staff draft of the sign program does not
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include revisions to the sign program exhibits, which staff is recommending the
applicant revise to be consistent with the approved sign program.
FINDINGS:
The following findings can be made in support of the proposed SA 2005-932 with
the recommended conditions of approval:
A. Sign Application 2005-932 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.
B. Sign Application 2005-932 is harmonious with and visually related to all signs
as proposed under the Sign Program since proposed are common letter type and
size, color and location of signs.
C. Sign Application 2005-932 is harmonious with and visually related to the
subject building as the scale of the signs and letter color used accentuate the
building design.
D. Sign Application 2005-932 is harmonious with and visually related to
surrounding development, as it will not adversely affect surrounding land uses.
E. Sign adjustments to Sign Application 2005-932 can be made in that the
proposed signs improve the overall appearance of the project, facilitates good
design, provides an orderly and concise signing pattern, and facilitates
compatibility with the building architecture.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Minute Motion 2006 , approving Sign Application 2005-932, subject to
the following conditions:
1. The staff revision of the Vista De Montana Sign Program shall be the approved
sign program for SA 05-932.
2. Sign program elevations shall be revised to be consistent with the approved sign
program. Revised sign program elevations shall be approved by the Planning
Manager prior to the sign program final approval.
3. Final sign plans shall be submitted to the Community Development Department
for approval prior to issuance of a building permit for the signs.
4. Distribution of the sign locations to each of the tenants shall be the
responsibility of the landlord.
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Attachments:
1. Applicant's Proposed Sign Program
2. Staff Recommended Revision of the Sign Program (edited text in italics)
3. Sign Program Elevations
4. Site Photos
Prepared by:
A ew J. Mogensen
Associate Planner
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PLANNING COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
DATE: MAY 9, 2006
CASE NO.: SIGN APPLICATION 2006-976
APPLICANT: AKC SERVICES FOR BED BATH & BEYOND
REQUEST: CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST TO APPROVE A
BUSINESS IDENTIFICATION SIGN FOR BED BATH &
BEYOND
LOCATION: NORTH SIDE OF HIGHWAY 111, EAST OF ADAMS STREET;
IN THE PAVILION SHOPPING CENTER
GENERAL PLAN: RC (REGIONAL COMMERCIAL)
ZONING: CR (REGIONAL COMMERCIAL)
ENVIRONMENTAL
DETERMINATION: THE LA QUINTA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT HAS DETERMINED THAT THIS SIGN
APPLICATION IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PURSUANT TO PROVISIONS OF
SECTION 15311 (CLASS 1 1) OF THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
BACKGROUND:
The Pavilion commercial center has an approved Sign Program that provides
guidelines to assure visually appealing signage and to achieve a uniform appearance
of all the tenants. Size, material, color, and location of signage within the
development are regulated. The approved Sign Program allows the maximum sign
length to be 75% of the lease frontage or wall width upon which the sign is placed
(whichever is smaller), and maximum sign area for major tenants shall be one (1)
square foot per lineal foot of lease frontage, not exceeding fifty (50) square feet.
The maximum sign area for tenants having over 15,000 square feet of contiguous
floor space shall be 100 square feet. A provision in the Sign Program states that
sign areas larger than 100 square feet for major tenants requires Planning
Commission approval. Bed Bath & Beyond is considered a major tenant, with a
total floor space of 30,000 square feet.
SIGN REQUEST:
The applicant has applied for a total of three signs as part of this sign application.
The main business sign is wall mounted and requires Planning Commission approval
as it exceeds the maximum allowable 100 square foot sign area allowed by the
Sign Program. The other two signs are proposed for placement on the two
previously -approved entry monument signs, which do not require Planning
Commission approval. The main business identification sign was shown on the
approved building plans, however, it was not approved because specific sign
information was not included at that time and the plans were conditioned
accordingly. The landlord has approved the requested signs as submitted.
The main business sign is proposed to be placed on the southern building elevation
facing Highway 111. The sign will be flush -mounted to the fascia of the stone
entry tower on a 10.5 foot by 33 foot black tile background.
The proposed sign is comprised of individual white internally -illuminated channel
letters, 8-% inches deep. The sign is proposed to be approximately 7'-6" inches in
height and thirty (30) feet wide, totaling approximately 225 square feet, and
consist of two stacked lines of copy. Each letter is approximately 3'-8" in height on
the top line of copy, and approximately 2'-1 1 " on the bottom line of copy.
ANALYSIS:
Major retail tenants along Highway 111 have historically applied for large business
identification signs. Approvals were made based on sign size, location,
proportionality to the building, as well as compliance with any applicable sign
program. The following chart shows a comparison of the proposed sign to
previously approved signs for major retail tenants along Highway 1 1 1:
Store
Sign Size
(—sqwe feet)
Store Frontage
( — feet)
BWMIng Size
—square feet)
Best Buy
108
125
17,000
Henry's Market
100
154
27,000
Kohl's
193
428
127,000
Stater Brothers
180
245
42,600
Ross
115
160
31,190
Marshall's
157
136
40,000
Walmart
230
700
233,000
Target
186
400
126,000
Circuit City
100
185
34,000
Smart & Final
44
160
20,800
Ayeia e:
141
269
69,800
Bed Bath & Beyond:
225
238
30,000
Major tenants of the Pavilion that have approved business identification signs are
Best Buy and Henry's Market. Best Buy received Planning Commission sign
approval in May 2005. Henry's Market did not require Planning Commission
approval as their sign was 100 square feet.
Staff concludes the proposed sign is larger than appropriate. The sign is not
proportional to the building, as well as in relation to other previously approved signs
in the center. The sign is also larger than most other signs for major retail tenants
along Highway 1 1 1, while having a smaller than average store frontage. Staff has
concluded that a sign totaling approximately 150 square feet would be appropriate,
as it is proportional to signs and frontages in the Pavilion commercial center, as
well as with other major retail tenants along Highway 111.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Minute Motion 2006-_, approving the requested sign, subject to the
following Conditions of Approval:
1. The total square footage of the Bed Bath & Beyond sign shall be no greater
than 150 square feet. The applicant shall install the approved sign on the
southern building elevation.
2. The applicant has shown areas for temporary banners in their exhibits.
Besides temporary "Grand Opening" banners, all other temporary banners are
prohibited in the City.
3. A building permit shall be obtained prior to any work on the sign being
started.
4. Final plans shall be reviewed by the Community Development Department
prior to obtaining a building permit.
Prepared by:
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City Of La Quinta
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RE: Upcoming Council / Planning Commission meeting
Attn: Mr. Doug Evans / Director Of Community Development
Dear Doug: �✓ I� _ y yT
In preparation for the subject upcoming joint meeting, you requester lit
have in the way of suggestions or topics of discussion be presented to VVV
I list below some ideas and suggestions that may be worth} of the time �)
1. As a developer/builder in this community I have had a lot of contact .. rty staff in all departments
while permitting and building in La Quinta from the public side of the desk and aside from rm duties as a
Planning Commissioner. I have had discussions with some staff and Department heads regarding some of
my concerns and by the large, have received satisfactory answers to my questions. (I.E. Plancheck
timing, inter -departmental coordination etc) However, I do not believe the public has had the
opportunities to ask and share their thoughts on the matter I have even heard that at least one residential
developer will "never work in the City Of La Quinta again". In the past 1 have had the opportunih to sit
in a public meeting with staff from the City Of Rancho Mirage wherein they fielded questions and
suggestions form the contractors and developers in their city. I do not know if anything came about in the
way of policy changes or the like but I think it would be a question to ask staff at Rancho Mirage. If am
positive action came from it, I think it would be something maybe our City would like to consider. Letting
the public air their concerns may be in our best interests.
2. Our fair city has recently expanded on our "Sphere of Influence", which will undoubtedly end up in
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annexation procedures that will greatly increase the se of La Quinta. I understand this is a long and
drawn out process. My question is. will the Council and the city be looking to the Planning Commission
to help in the planning processes of neighborhood expansion and development? If so, how can we best
prepare to do so?
Doug, I know your agenda is getting crowded for the upcoming meeting and maybe these items can be
considered at another point in time. Your call.
Thanks for th consideration:
Ed Alderson
City Of La Quinta / Planning Commissioner
78-370 Highway 111 Suite 200 . La Quinta, California 92253 760.771 1755 Fax 760.771 0202
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