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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
FEBRUARY 10, 2004
7:00 P.M.
**NOTE**
ALL ITEMS NOT CONSIDERED BY 11:00 P.M. WILL BE CONTINUED
TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING
Beginning Resolution 2004-004
Beginning Minute Motion 2004-003
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Pledge of Allegiance
B. Roll Call
II. 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 for the meetings of January 27, 2004
B. Department Report
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V. PUBLIC HEARING:
A. Item ................ SIGN APPLICATION 2003-750
Applicant.......... La Quinta Grill and Office Park
Location........... 78-030 Calle Barcelona
Request............ Consideration of a Planned Sign Program for La
Quinta Grill and multi -tenant buildings.
Action .............. Minute Motion 2004-
VI BUSINESS ITEM:
A. Item ................ MINOR USE PERMIT 2000-241, AMENDMENT #1
Appellant.......... St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church
Location........... 47-225 Washington Street
Request............ Consideration of a request to extend the use of the
temporary parking lot.
Action .............. Minute Motion 2004-
VII. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL: None
VI11. COMMISSIONER ITEMS:
A. Review of City Council meeting
IX. ADJOURNMENT:
This meeting of the Planning Commission will be adjourned to a Regular
Meeting to be held on February 24, 2004, at 7:00 p.m.
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MINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall
78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA
January 27, 2004 7:00 P.M.
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. This meeting of the Planning Commission was called to order at 7:00
p.m. by Chairman Kirk who asked Commissioner Tyler to lead the flag
salute.
B. Present: Commissioners Jacques Abels, Rick Daniels, Paul Quill, Robert
Tyler, and Chairman Tom Kirk.
C. Staff present: Community Development Director Jerry Herman, Assistant
City Attorney Michael Houston, Planning Manager Oscar Orci, Assistant
City Engineer Steve Speer, and Principal Planner Fred Baker.
II. PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
Ill. CONFIRMATION OF THE AGENDA: Confirmed.
IV. CONSENT ITEMS:
1. Chairman Kirk asked if there were any corrections to the Minutes of
January 13, 2003. Commissioner Tyler asked that Page 2, Item 2 be
corrected to read, "He also asked that alternate fonts..." There being no
further corrections, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners
Tyler/Abets to approve the minutes as corrected.
2. Department Report: None.
V. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Site Development Permit 2003-796; a request of Madison Development,
LLC, for consideration of architectural and landscaping plans for the
construction of five new single-family prototype residential units ranging
in size from 2,800 to 3,202 square feet within the Point Happy Ranch
site located at 46-201 Washington Street.
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1. Chairman Kirk asked if there was a motion to continue this item as
requested by the applicant. It was moved and seconded by
Commissioners Daniels/Abels to continue Site Development Permit
2003-796 to March 23, 2004. Unanimously approved.
B. Sign Application 2003-745; a request of Imperial Sign Co. for Vista La
Quinta, for consideration of a planned sign program for a multi -tenant
building located north of Avenue 47, west of Adams Street.
1. Chairman Kirk opened the public hearing and asked for the
Commission to waive the staff report presentation which is on file
in the Community Development Department.
2. Chairman Kirk asked if there were any questions of staff. There
being none, and no other public comment, Chairman Kirk closed
the public participation portion of the hearing.
3. It was moved and seconded by Commissioners Abels/Daniels to
adopt Minute Motion 2004-001, approving Sign Application 2003-
745, as recommended.
4. Chairman Kirk asked if there was any discussion. Commissioner
Tyler stated he had an objection to 39 signs on this building. Staff
explained they were not all building signs. There were tenant
signs as well as window and door signs. All signs comply with
the City's Ordinance except for two minor modifications.
Commissioner Tyler asked if the tower element sign that faced the
parking lot was needed. Staff stated the applicant was requesting
identification from Highway 1 1 1.
5. Chairman Kirk asked the rationale for three building signs.
6. Commissioner Tyler stated he did not think the sign could be seen
from Highway 111 and he would like to see it deleted. Staff
noted this applicant was required to have a joint vehicle access to
the property to the north.
7. There being no further discussion, the motion carried unanimously.
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C. Sign Application 2003-746; a request of McDermott Enterprises for
consideration of a proposed sign program for a 4.9 acre commercial
office complex located at the southeast corner of Avenue 47 and
Washington Street, La Quinta Professional Plaza.
1. Chairman Kirk opened the public hearing and asked that the
Commission waive the staff report presentation which is on file in
the Community Development Department.
2. Chairman Kirk asked if there were any questions of staff.
Commissioner Tyler asked if the front of the building faced Avenue
47, or the parking lot. Staff stated it faced Avenue 47.
3. There being no further questions of staff and no other public
comment, Chairman Kirk closed the public participation portion of
the hearing.
4. It was moved and seconded by Commissioners Abels/Tyler to
adopt Minute Motion 2004-002, approving Sign Application 2003-
746, as requested. Unanimously approved.
VI. BUSINESS ITEMS:
A. Continued - Public Nuisance Case 9693; a request of Robert and Barbara
Valdivia for an appeal of a public nuisance determination for the property
located at 54-3650 Avenida Juarez.
1. Chairman Kirk noted the request to continue this item. It was
moved and seconded by Commissioners Abels/Tyler to continue
Public Nuisance Case 9693 to February 24, 2004, as requested.
Unanimously approved.
B. Street Name Change 2003-015; a request of La Quinta Polo Partners for
consideration of adoption of a Resolution of Intent setting March 9,
2004, as a Public Hearing date to consider a street name change from
Beth Circle to Norris Drive, located on the west side of Madison Street,
south of Avenue 51.
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1. Chairman Kirk asked the Commission to waive the staff report
presentation, a copy of which is on file in the Community
Development Department.
2. There being no questions of staff or the applicant, Chairman Kirk
asked if there was a motion.
3. It was moved and seconded by Commissioners Abels/Tyler to
adopt Planning Commission Resolution 2004-002, setting the date
of March 9, 2003, as the hearing date for Street Name Change
2003-015, as recommended.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Abels, Daniels, Quill, Tyler, and
Chairman Kirk. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN:
None.
C. Street Name Change 2003-016; a request of ND La Quinta Partners, LLC,
for consideration of adoption of a Resolution of Intent setting March 9,
2004, as a Public Hearing date to consider a street name change from
Village Club Drive to Hideaway Club Drive and Village Club Place to Via
Mirasol, located within the Hideaway Residential Project on the east side
of Jefferson Street, north of Avenue 54.
1. Chairman Kirk asked the Commission to waive the staff report
presentation, a copy of which is on file in the Community
Development Department.
2. There being no questions of staff and no public comment,
Chairman Kirk asked if there was a motion.
3. It was moved and seconded by Commissioners Tyler/Abets to
adopt Planning Commission Resolution 2004-003, setting the date
of March 9, 2003, as the hearing date for Street Name Change
2003-016, as recommended.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Abels, Daniels, Quill, Tyler, and
Chairman Kirk. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN:
None.
VII. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL: None.
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VIII. COMMISSIONER ITEMS: None.
IX. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners
Abels/Tyler to adjourn this regular meeting of the Planning Commission to a regular
meeting of the Planning Commission to be held on February 10, 2004, at 7:00 p.m.
This meeting of the Planning Commission was adjourned at 7:12 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Betty J. Sawyer, Executive Secretary
City of La Quinta, California
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PH #A
PLANNING COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
DATE: FEBRUARY 10, 2004
CASE NO.: SIGN PROGRAM 2003-750
REQUEST: CONSIDERATION OF A PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM FOR LA
QUINTA GRILL AND MULTI -TENANT BUILDINGS.
LOCATION: THE EAST SIDE OF AVENIDA BERMUDAS, BETWEEN
CALLE CADIZ AND CALLE BARCELONA (Attachment 1).
APPLICANT: LA QUINTA GRILL AND OFFICE PARK
ENVIRONMENTAL
CONSIDERATION: THE LA QUINTA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT HAS DETERMINED THAT THIS PROJECT IS
EXEMPT PER SECTION 15311 (a) OF THE GUIDELINES FOR
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT (CEQA).
GENERAL PLAN/
ZONING
DESIGNATIONS: VILLAGE COMMERCIAL/VILLAGE COMMERCIAL
SURROUNDING USES:
NORTH:
OFFICES
SOUTH:
RESTAURANT
EAST:
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES
WEST:
VACANT LAND
BACKGROUND:
Site Background
The La Quinta Grill (Grill) restaurant has been in operation for numerous years in what
was originally a single family residence. The existing restaurant is approximately
9,938 square feet in size. The Grill is located on the north half of the lot, with access
from Calle Cadiz and Calle Barcelona. The south side of the lot is occupied by a
recently constructed multi -tenant office complex approximately 7,864 square feet in
size with the primary access from Calle Barcelona. The parking lot is located on the
east and south sides of the site, striped and landscaped, and will provide space for
approximately 80 vehicles.
Project Request
The applicant's requesting a Sign Program (Attachment 2) for two monument signs, a
building -mounted sign, and a directory sign. Section 9.160.090 (D) requires a sign
program for three or more permanent signs. The existing signs for the restaurant will
be removed and replaced by these signs.
Monument Signs
As illustrated in the attached site plan, the monument signs will be located on Calle
Cadiz (Location "1 ") and Avenida Barcelona (Location "2"). Both signs will be painted
black and gold in color with red accents, similar to the existing signs. Indirect lighting
will be used for each sign.
The sign facing Calle Cadiz will be 26.7 square feet in size, single sided and made from
high density foam. The copy will range in height from 4.5" to 17" high. The sign
facing Avenida Barcelona will be 20 square feet in size, double sided and made from a
wood composite material. The vinyl copy will range in height from 2" to 15" high.
With the exception of the height of the copy, both signs comply with the City's Sign
Code.
Building -mounted Sign
The applicant proposes a 26.7 square foot building -mounted sign facing Avenida
Bermudas (Location "2"). The sign will be 12 feet above grade and be made from a
wood composite material. The vinyl copy will range in height from 4.5" to 17" high.
The sign will be painted black and gold in color with red accents, similar to the existing
signs and be indirectly illuminated. The sign complies with the City's Sign Code.
Directory Sign
The applicant proposes an 11.5 square foot directory sign located at the entry into the
office complex (Location "41. The sign will be 5.83 feet in height, be made from a
wood composite material, and black and gold in color with red accents. The vinyl copy
for the tenant information will be 1.5 inches in height. The directory sign complies
with the Sign Code.
ANALYSIS
With the exception of the letter heights for the monument signs, the signs comply with
the provisions of the City's Sign Code.
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The Code requires minimum ten inch letter heights for all monument signs. The letter
height provision was established to ensure visibility from the commercial corridors
streets. In this particular instance, however, the site is surrounded by local roads as
well as adjacent to residential uses; therefore, the larger copy required by the Sign
Code is not warranted.
FINDINGS
The following findings can be made in support of Sign Application 2003-750:
1. Sign Application 2003-750 is consistent with the purpose and intent of Chapter
9.160 in that it does not conflict with the standards as set forth in said chapter.
2. Sign Application 2003-750 is harmonious with and visually related to all signs
proposed under the Sign Program since proposed are common letter type and
size, color and location of signs.
3. Sign Application 2003-750 is harmonious with and visually related to the
subject building as the scale of the sign and letter color are used to accentuate
the buildings' design.
4. Sign Application 2003-750 is harmonious with and visually related to
surrounding development, as it will not adversely affect surrounding land uses.
5. Sign adjustment to Application 2003-750 can be made in that the proposed
signs improve the overall appearance of the project, facilitate good design,
provide an orderly and concise signing, and facilitate compatibility with the
buildings' architecture.
Public Notice
This application was advertised in the Desert Sun newspaper on January 26, 2004.
All property owners within 500 feet of the site were mailed a copy of the public
hearing notice as required by the Zoning Code. To date, no comments have been
received.
Public Agency Review
All written comments received are on file with the Community Development
Department. All applicable agency comments received have been made part of the
Conditions of Approval for this case.
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RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Minute Motion No. 2004-, approving Sign Application 2003-750 as
submitted.
Prepared and Submitted by:
Oscar W. Orci
Acting Community Development Director
Attachments:
1. Location Map
2. Sign Program 2003-750
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STAFF REPORT
PLANNING COMMISSION
DATE: FEBRUARY 10, 2004
CASE NO.: MINOR USE PERMIT 2000-241
APPLICANT: ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI CATHOLIC CHURCH
REQUEST: CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST TO EXTEND THE USE OF
THE TEMPORARY PARKING LOT
LOCATION: 47-225 WASHINGTON STREET (Attachment 1)
ENVIRONMENTAL
CONSIDERATION: THE LAQ
DEPARTMENTUINTA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
HAS DETERMINED THAT THIS REQUEST IS
CATEGORICALLY EXEMPTED PURSUANT TO THE
GUIDELINES FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT, SECTION 15323.
GENERAL PLAN
LAND USE
DESIGNATION: LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (2-4 DWELLING UNITS PER
ACRE)
ZONING: RL (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL)
SURROUNDING
LAND USES:' NORTH: PLAND
PALMS RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD
SOUTH: RL (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL), LA
QUINTA ARTS FOUNDATION FACILITIES
EAST: CR (REGIONAL COMMERCIAL), LA QUINTA
PROFESSIONAL PLAZA
WEST: OS (OPEN SPACE) VACANT
BACKGROUND:
Pursuant to Section 9.210.020, Minor Use Permits are processed administratively by
the Community Development Department. Projects may, at the discretion of the
Director, be referred to the Planning Commission for their consideration.
The original request to construct a temporary parking lot was referred to the Planning
Commission on December 8, 1998 and approved for one year with the ability to
request an additional year. On October 10, 2000, a request was made (Minor Use
Permit 2000-241) to permit the continued use of the established temporary parking lot
for an additional three years. At that meeting the Commission adopted Minute Motion
2000-015 (Attachment 2)approving the time extension with conditions.
Staff sent a letter to the new Monsignor, Tom Wallace, on January 12, 2004,
notifying him of the need to apply for an extension of the use.
Request
A letter (Attachment 3) was received from the Church on January 26, 2004 requesting
an extension of their permit while they work to finalize their parking lot plans. The
request would allow the continued use of the established parking lot for one additional
year. There are no modifications to the parking lot.
FINDINGS:
The following findings to support of the time extension can be made:
1. Consistency with the General plan. The temporary grass parking lot when part
of, or as an accessory use, in this case the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic
Church, is consistent with the General Plan.
2. Consistency with the Zoning Code. The Zoning Code permits this accessory
use in conjunction with a primary use.
3. Compliance with CEQA. The temporary parking lot is exempt pursuant to
Categorical Exemption Section 15323.
4. Surrounding Uses. To the north of the site is the Catholic Church campus; to
the south and west is open space (La Quinta Arts Foundation facilities and
mountains); and to the east is the La Quinta Professional Plaza. The parking lot
will not impact these uses. Furthermore, the City has previously determined
that the temporary parking lot will not be detrimental to the surrounding uses.
There are no changed circumstances that would generate new or substantially
different activities on the parking lot.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Minute Motion 2004- , approving the extension of Minor Use Permit 2000-
241, Amendment #1 for one additional year.
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Prepared and Submitted by:
Oscar W. Orci
Acting Community Development Director
Attachment:
1. Site plan
2. Minutes for the October 10, 2000 Planning Commission meeting
2. St. Francis of Assisi letter dated January 26, 2004
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Planning Commission Minutes
October 10, 2000
staff even be considering this request. Staff stated there are
several circulation opportunities and this is consistent with
subdivision concepts to have a curvilinear street. Commissioner
Kirk asked if this was a private development developing on a public
street would the City be considering it. Staff stated they would
not know what the Council would do in that instance. It is not a
vacation of a street, just closing to vehicular traffic.
8. There being no further public comment, the public hearing was
closed and open for Commission discussion.
9. There being no, further discussion, it was moved and seconded by
Commissioners Abels/Tyler to adopt Planning Commission
Resolution '2000-071 approving RW-C 2000-001 as recommended
by staff.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Abels Butler, Kirk, Tyler, and
Chairman Robbins. NOES: None. ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
VI. BUSINESS ITEMS:
A. Minor Use Permit 2000-241; a request of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic
Church for approval of a temporary turfed parking lot with 219 parking
spaces with temporary parking lot lighting for the Church.
1. Chairman Robbins asked for the staff report. Community
Development Director Jerry Herman presented the information
contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the
Community Development Department.
2. Chairman Robbins asked if there were any questions of staff.
Commissioner Kirk asked if any promises were made as to the
duration of the parking lot. Staff stated no. Commissioner Kirk
asked if there were any time limits. Staff stated there are none
contained in the Code.
3. Commissioner Tyler asked is this was 10-feet above grade or the
concrete pavement. Staff stated 10-feet above the concrete or a
total of 12 feet.
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4. Chairman Robbins asked if this was on Church property. Staff
stated it was the Church's property.
5. Mr. Larry Saindon, representing St. Francis of Assisi, gave their
reasons for the request being safety and security. The lights will
be on a timer and will come on Saturday and Sunday from 4:30
p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and special services; a total of four hours a
week.
6. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by
Commissioners Tyler/Kirk to adopt Minute Motion 2000-015
approving Minor Use Permit 2000-241 as recommended by staff
with the following amendments:
a. Light poles will be a maximum of 10 feet with a 2-foot
pedestal.
b. All utilities shall be undergrounded
VII. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL: None.
Vill. COMMISSIONER ITEMS:
A. Commissioner Tyler gave a report of the City Council meeting of October
3, 2000.
IX. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners
Abels/Butler to adjourn this regular meeting of the Planning Commission to the next
regular meeting of the Planning Commission to be held October 24, 2000, at 7:00
p.m. This meeting of the Planning Commission was adjourned at 8:38 p.m. on October
10, 2000.
Respectfully submitted,
Betty J. Sawyer, Executive Secretary
City of La Quinta, California
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CATHOLIC COMMUNITY
MONSIGNOR TOM WALLACE, VICAR FORANE
47-225 WASHINGTON BL.
LA QUINTA, CA. 92253
VOICE (760) 564-1255 FAX 564-0763
January 26, 2004
Jerry Herman, Director
City of La Quinta
Community Development Department
79-495 Calle Tampico
La Quinta, CA 92253
Re: St. Francis of Assisi Church
Dear Mr. Herman:
I am the newly appointed Pastor at St. Francis of Assisi Church.
I have been working with our Building Committee to continue to wake plans for the extension of permanent
parking to service the parish.
We have been enjoying a temporary permit from the City to allow us to provide temporary parking while we
make plans to develop the 29.16 acre parcel south of our present facility.
Request is made that the City continue to extend our permit to use the existing temporary parking while we
work toward finalization of our plans.
As you are aware, the parish did have a Reciprocal Easement Agreement with our neighbor, the La Quinta Arts
Foundation to develop parking and share the cost of infrastructure. The La Quinta Arts Foundation properly is
now in the process of being sold to a developer and we have not had an opportunity to meet with that
developer to discuss what they will require in connection with their proposed acquistion and development.
We are in the process of setting a meeting at an early date and will report back to the City with our findings.
In the meantime, we would ask that you extend the temporary parking permit through the end of this calendar
year.
Sincerely,
Very Reverend Monsigonr Tom Wallace, V.F.
Pastor
Cc: Diocese of San Bernardino
Attn: Deacon John Skora, Director
Office of Construction and Real Estate
Wilfrid C. Lemann, Esq.