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2000 03 14 PCTiht 4 4v Q" PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA A Regular Meeting to be Held at the La Quinta City Hall Council Chamber 78-495 Calle Tampico La Quinta, California March 14, 2000 7:00 P.M. **NOTE** ALL ITEMS NOT CONSIDERED BY 11:00 P.M. WILL BE CONTINUED TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING Beginning Resolution 2000-005 Beginning Minute Motion 2000-009 1. CALL TO ORDER A. Pledge of Allegiance B. Roll Call 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 on February 22, 2000 B. Department Report PC/AGENDA V. VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Item ...............:.. SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2000-667 Applicant.......... M & H Realty Partners Location........... Southwest corner of Washington Street.and Highway 111, within Plaza La Quinta. Request............ Approval of architectural, landscaping, site, and liighting plans, and sign program for a 6,600 square foot commercial pad building. Action .............. Resolution 2000- B. Item ................. SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 99-669 Applicant .......... James R. Paul Location ........... Northwest corner of Dune Palms Road and Corporate Centre Drive. Request ............ Approval of architectural, landscaping, site, and lighting plans for multi -tenant industrial/office building within La Quinta Corporate Centre. Action ............... Resolution 2000- C. Item ..............•.... ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 2000-065 Applicant .......... City of La Quinta Location ........... City wide Request ........... Recommendation for approval of a revision to the La Quinta Municipal and Charter Code Section 9.50.020, Residential Development Standards setting height limits and setbacks near Image Corridors Action .............. Resolution 2000- BUSINESS ITEMS: A. Item .................. TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 2000-244 AND MINOR USE PERMIT 2000-195 Applicant.......... Stamko Development Company Location........... Within the Auto Centre at La Quinta, on and south of Auto Centre Drive, between Auto Centre Way South and La Quinta Drive Request............ Approval to hold a grand opening celebration on March 24-26, 2000 Action............,. Minute Motion 2000- and Minute Motion 2000- B. Item ......... I....... MASTER DESIGN GUIDELINES 2000-009 Applicant ........ Tribble Construction Company, Inc. Location .......... Throughout the Cove Request .......... Approval of design guidelines for single family residences. Action ............. Minute Motion 2000- PC/AGENDA WII. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL 1✓III. COMMISSIONER ITEMS A. Commission report on the City Council meeting of March 7, 2000 IX. ADJOURNMENT PC/AGENDA MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA February 22, 2000 I. CALL TO ORDER 7:00 P.M. A. This meeting of the Planning Commission was called to order at 7:03 P.M. by Chairman Kirk who asked Commissioner Tyler to lead the flag salute. B. Present: Commissioners Jacques Abels, Richard Butler, Steve Robbins, Robert Tyler, and Chairman Tom Kirk. C. Staff present: Community Development Director Jerry Herman, City Attorney Dawn Honeywell, Planning Manager Christine di Iorio, Senior Engineer Steve Speer, Principal Planner Stan Sawa, and Executive Secretary Betty Sawyer. II. PUBLIC COMMENT: None III. CONFIRMATION OF THE AGENDA: Confirmed. IV. CONSENT ITEMS: - A. Chairman Kirk asked if there were any corrections to the Minutes of February 8, 2000. Commissioner Tyler asked that Page 3, Item 6 states, "...is not viable: as it is near a corner...". There being no further changes, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Abels/Butler to approve the minutes as corrected. Unanimously approved. B. Department Report: 1. Commissioner Tyler asked the status of Site Development Permit 2000-667, development plans for a pad building at Plaza La Quinta as well as the Corporate Center. Staff stated it was tentatively scheduled for March 14, 2000. Commissioner Tyler asked when the retail buildings for the Corporate Center would be before the Commission. Staff stated it too would be before the Commission on March 141 V. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Continued - Tentative Parcel Map 29613; a request of RJT Homes, LLC for approval of the subdivision of 0.58 acres into two residential and other common lots within the boundaries of Specific Plan 83-001. Parcel B proposes emergency and exit only CAMy Documents\WPDOCS\PC 2-22-20.wpd Planning Commission Minutes February 8, 2000 access onto Calle Rondo, a public street located between Calle Rondo and Cypress Point Drive and south of Avenida Ultimo in La Quinta Fairways. 1. Chairman Kirk noted this was a continued public hearing and the public comment portion was open. He then asked for the staff report. Planning Manager Christine di Iorio stated the applicant is preparing a traffic study at the request of staff. As of this date it is not completed and the applicant is anticipating its completion within a week and therefore, the applicant has requested a continuance to the Commission's meeting of March 14, 2000. 2. Commissioner Tyler stated his concern that this project was being continued again and suggested a limit be placed on the time extension so as not to cause a hardship on the residents. Staff stated the Commission could take action on the project at this meeting and not continue it. 3. Commissioner Abels stated the Commission should review the traffic study in fairness to the applicant before taking any action. 4. Chairman Kirk asked if anyone would like to address the Commission at this time, but noted the project will be continued. 5. Mr. Seth Etinger, 78-720 Avenida La Fonda, stated that if this traffic study is made, will the residents who will be affected by the project, have an opportunity to review the study and prepare comments regarding it:. Staff stated they are welcome to come to the Community Development Department to review the document. 6. Mr. Dane Hooper, 78-620 Avenida Tujunga, stated he too would like to see the results of the traffic study. Also, one of the primary tactics for making application of an unfavorable project is to out stall the opposed. He requested the Commission see that this application go forward in a timely manner so the residents can make their views known. 7. Mr. Peter Rodholm, 50-640 Calle Paloma, asked who is paying for the traffic study; is it RJT and if it is them, could they be in a conflict of interest. Staff stated the traffic study is submitted to the City and the City's traffic engineer reviews the document. The applicant, RJT, will select its traffic engineer and pay them to do the study. Mr. Rodholm stated this is a conflict of the interest. The City should have their own traffic firm prepare and submit the study. Chairman Kirk stated it is a general requirement that the applicant pay for the required reports. C'AMy Documents\WPDOCS\PC 2-22-20.wpd 2 Planning Commission Minutes February 8, 2000 8. Mr. Doug Gilland 78-710 Naranja, stated the traffic study is only one: of his concerns. If a traffic study is to be done, Calle Rondo should not be the only street studied as other streets will be used as well. 9. Senior Engineer Steve Speer stated they are counting the traffic on Calle Rondo right now with the understanding that other routes would considered as well. 'He has talked with the traffic engineer selected and this is the same engineer the City is using for its own General Plan as well as the City of Indio, and is a highly recognized firm. 10. Mr. Gary Flanders, 51-345 Calle Paloma, asked how many homes are proposed for this development. Staff stated 254 homes. Mr. Flanders stated he was a painting contractor specializing in the exterior painting for homeowners' associations. There are many other HOA much larger than this development who have only one gate. At PGA West, the Palmer side has one gate for approximately 600 homes; one gate for the Stadium course which covers two golf courses and approximately 800 homes. I1' other developments approved by the City have two or three times as many homes and only one access/exit, on a major thoroughfare, why does this developer of a small development need to have an access/exit gate in a residential neighborhood where there are children. 11. Mr. Jeffrey Withers, 50-790 Calle Guaymas, asked how many times the applicant would be allowed to continue this project. Why do the residents have to continue to go through this process. This is not reasonable; on the developers part and wanted to get this resolved. There is public outcry against this project. Chairman Kirk stated that everyone is interested in the results of the traffic study which will give some true numbers on the impact of project. Mr. Weathers stated he is not interested in the traffic study; he wants to preserve the integrity of the neighborhood. Having more cars running in and out of there is not in the interest of anybody at this meeting. This is why they are at the meeting. To keep this dragging on is unfair to the residents. 12. Ms Kahiani Leaches, 50825 Calle Guaymas, stated she had heard this exit was proposed by the HOA. Why are they not at this meeting stating their case. They are at the meeting and do not want their neighborhood ruined by their traffic. They want the privacy, seclusion they have now and do not want their traffic filtering through their neighborhood. 13. Mr. Frank Ogallinaro, 78-705 Avenida La Torres, stated they had purchased their home six months ago because it is quiet with no through traffic, so their kids could play safely in their yard or street. This traffic study is going to be C:\My Documents\WPDOCS\PC 2-22-20.wpd 3 Planning Commission Minutes February 8, 2000 slanted because they will make it look anyway the developer wants it to look. Currently, the report is only for Calle Rondo; when will the report be done on the other streets. This means the Commission will missed an accurate count on what the impacts will be. 14. Mr. Dean Juist 50-795 Calle Quinto, stated he has a nine year old son who skateboards in front of his house and traffic is a concern to them. The: levels of traffic right now are a concern. They have visitors coming in and out as well as the residents. They asked City to put up a "Children Playing" sign, slow speed to 25mph six months ago and the City refused. Now, the City wants to add more traffic to what is currently there, and his children are out there playing with their friends, one more car is one more too many.. If the Commission approves this, they are angry enough to sue. So this is a warning. 15. Mr. Peter Rodholm, 50-640 Calle Paloma, stated they have had a number of problems in this area, such as height limitations, two story homes being built in a one story community, without the community being told. The neighborhood is banded together and it is not unreasonable to ask the Commission to look at a secondary egress being placed on Calle Tampico and not into their community. There has been no traffic metering on Calle Tujunga which is directly off the proposed exit. If everyone believes the traffic from this project will only go onto Calle Rondo, that is mistaken. The developer currently has two exits; a construction exit on Park Avenue and their main entrance. Why can't that second exit remain as their secondary egress? 16. Mr. Phillip Bruce, 50-800 Calle Quinto, asked if anyone was there representing RJT Homes, or the homeowners' association, it seems that this is a pretty common answer that nobody is at the meeting representing these people, but the Commission. 17. Mr. Joe Garza, 50-550 Calle Quinto, stated there were empty lots that will be built on,in their area and traffic will also be generated by those lots as well. 18. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Tyler/Abels to continue the public hearing on Tentative Parcel Map 29613 to March 28, 2000, with the knowledge that this would be the final continuance. Unanimously approved. 19. Commissioner Robbins asked if the traffic study was requested by staff. Staff stated it was. Commissioner Robbins stated that because the report was requested by staff, the continuance was not necessarily the applicants fault. CAMy Documents\WPDOCS\PC 2-22-20.wpd 4 Planning Commission Minutes February 8, 2000 B. Site Development Permit 99-666; a request of Stamko Development Company for approval of development plans for an auto retail center located southeast of Highway 111 and Adams Street intersection. 1. Chairman Kirk opened the public hearing and 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 Kirk asked if there were any questions of staff. Commissioner Tyler asked about the curved architectural feature. Staff stated it was a curved roof or canopy for aesthetics only. Commissioner Tyler asked if the Planning Commission was considering the signs at this time. Staff noted the sign program proposed. 3. Commissioner Butler stated the architecture feature adds character to the building rather than square concrete buildings they see too often. It is a good use of imagination on the part of the applicant. 4. Chairman Kirk questioned the circulation system on Auto Center Wary as the right of way appeared to be pinched in. He asked the purpose of the indentation. Staff stated it is a traffic device to slow traffic down. 5. Chairman Kirk commended the applicant on the landscaping plans and the minimal use of water; but, why the use of turf in the retention basins. Are there any other options? Senior Engineer Steve Speer stated that as long as it is not flowing water, another substance could be used. The City does have a good retention basin in front of the new Desert Sands Unified School District Administration Center that is not turfed. 6. There being no further questions of staff, Chairman Kirk asked if the applicant would like to address the Commission. Ms Christine Clarke, Stamko Development Company, stated this was an exciting project with the auto related uses in conjunction with the auto dealers. In regard to the turf area, in front of the auto dealers they are using a variety of different materials as they do not want to use turf overall, but the City has been requesting it. 7. Chairman Kirk asked if there were any questions of the applicant. Commissioner Butler asked if there was some other alternative to the use of grass. Ms. Clarke stated they have done some different planting off of Highway 111. C:\My Documents\WPDOCS\PC 2-22-20.wpd 5 Planning Commission Minutes February 8, 2000 8. Commissioner Abels asked if they have prospective tenants. Ms. Clarke stated yes and expect to have it filled within the next two months and open in a year. 9. There being no further questions of the applicant, Chairman Kirk asked if anyone else would like to speak on this project. There being no further discussion, the public participation portion of the hearing was closed and open for Commission discussion. 10. Commissioner Robbins stated one good reason for having grass in the bottom of a retention basin is to keep the ground from sealing up. Grass allows the water to percolate. 11. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Butler/Abels to adopt Resolution 2000-006, approving Site Development Permit 99-666, subject to the Finding and Conditions of Approval as submitted. ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Abels, Butler, Robbins, Tyler, and Chairman Kirk. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. C. Tentative Tract Map 29657; a request of Norman Estates II, LLC for a recommendation of approval to re -subdivide 58 single family lots, a street lot, a common area lot, and a golf course lot to adjust existing lot lines and provide gated entries located on Medallist Drive and National Drive, between Kingston Heath and Tiburon Drive within the Norman Golf Course. 1. Chairman Kirk opened the public hearing and asked for the staff' report. Principal Planner Stan Sawa presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. 2. There being no questions of staff, Chairman Kirk asked if the applicant would like to address the Commission. Mr. J. R. Morrow, President of the R C Hobbs, who will be the contractor on this project, stated they agree with all the conditions as written. 3. There being no further questions of the applicant, Chairman Kirk asked if anyone else would like to speak on this project. There being no further discussion, the public participation portion of the hearing was closed and open for Commission discussion. CAMy Documents\WPD )CS\PC 2-22-20.wpd 6 Planning Commission Minutes February 8, 2000 4. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Abels/Tyler to adopt Planning Commission Resolution 2000- 007, recommending approval of Tentative Tract 29657, subject to the Finding and Conditions of Approval as submitted. ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Abels, Butler, Robbins, Tyler, and Chairman Kirk. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. D. Tentative Tract Map 25719 (Revision #21; a request of Century -Cromwell Communities for a recommendation of approval to: 1) allow removal of the existing mature Eucalyptus trees from behind single family lots 38-42; and, 2) amend the final map to eliminate a City landscape maintenance easement from a 70 single family lot subdivision on 17.6 acres located on the west side of Dune Palms Road south of Desert Stream Drive. 1. Commissioner Butler excused himself due to a possible conflict of interest and left the dias. 2. Chairman Kirk opened the public hearing and asked for the staff report. Planning Manager Christine di Iorio presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. 2. There being no further questions of staff, Chairman Kirk asked if the applicant would like to address the Commission. Ms. Marty Butler, representing Century -Cromwell Communities, gave a history of how the request had come to be. She further stated they have completed the grading and were willing to trim the trees until staff requested an arborist review the trees. The arborist recommended that only a certified arborist touch the trees due to the long range liability they would have with the trees. His concerns were for the location of the trees in relation to the four adjoining homes. His letter is included with the report. Based upon his recommendation, the area set aside for the maintenance easement of the trees is too small and would result in having to hand trim the trees. He also indicated that the HOA would have to spend S15,000 to $20,000 every other year to maintain the trees. As the cost is so exorbitant, most HOAs will not spend the money and the trimming is never done again. Then the tree limbs fall off and someone is liable. In addition to the location, they are now putting in a retaining wall around the corner, behind Lot 39. He stated the Eucalyptus trees have a large root mass and as soon as you construct the retaining wall it will probably kill all the trees anyway and they will either fall to the north or south. If the tree CAMy Documents\WPDOCSTC 2-22-20.wpd 7 Planning Commission Minutes February 8, 2000 becomes brittle or their root base dies, they are prone to fall over. Based on this knowledge, she submitted the information to the City because they do not want to pass on a known liability to a HOA. If the trees were removed from behind Lots 38-42, it would leave 11-12 trees around the retention basin area which would not be so costly to maintain. The second issue is that when the map was recorded the maintenance easement was recorded in favor of the City of La Quinta and they are asking it be transferred to the HOA. She would also recommend the easement behind Lots 38-42 be dropped because it is a long range liability responsibility. They would prefer to retain the trees, but in a safer location. 3. Chairman Kirk asked if there were any questions of the applicant. Commissioner Abels asked if the trees in front of the retention basin would remain. Ms. Butler stated 11 would remain. Commissioner Abel; asked what the long range cost would be to maintain the trees. Ms. Butler stated an annual trimming would cost $20,000 because they would have to be hand trimmed. In the retention basin it would be about half that cost because they can use machines. �. Commissioner Tyler asked if the Commission agreed to this request, how would the lots at the north end be reshaped. Ms. Butler explained it: would be a 3:1 slope, maybe remove the wall and the easement, and put a retaining wall behind Lots 38 and 39 which will cause a grade differential that would be part of the lot. The easement would become a part of Lot "H" and maintained by the HOA. She further stated there would have to be a revision to the grading plan to create the slope. Commissioner Tyler asked if it: wasn't possible to gain access to the trees on the north side from the retention basin and CVWD well site. Ms. Butler stated that is not there property and they can't obligate the HOA to go someone else's property. 5. There being no further questions of the applicant, Chairman Kirk asked if anyone else would like to speak on this project. Mr. Sean Huber, 79-375 Desert Stream Drive stated they liked the trees and one of the reasons they purchased their home was because of the trees. At that time they were told the trees would remain and no modification would have to be made to his yard. The wall will need to be removed is his wall. They specifically picked that lot due to its uniqueness. They have family members who paid. $1,000 to have their 30 Eucalyptus trees trimmed. He does not believe CVWD will have a problem with anyone using their property to trim the trees. These trees are also habitat to a certain amount of wildlife and that cannot be replaced. When the project was originally approved by the City Council, they expressed their desire to keep the trees and Council required them to be retained. You cannot replace these trees. Century could have re -mapped the site before it was recorded. CAMy Documents\WPDOCS\PC 2-22-20.wpd 8 Planning Commission Minutes February 8, 2000 6. Commissioner Tyler asked if anyone had received a notification of this hearing. Mr. Huber stated he had not. 7. Mr. Jim Brenneis 79-365 Desert Stream Drive, agreed with Mr. Huber, and stated he was the first resident on Desert Stream Drive. He was not into the uniqueness of Mr. Huber's lot. He has lived there through all the storms and have yet to see one branch fall from those trees. They purchased there because of the trees. Their concern is the beauty of the trees and the wildlife. Poor planning on Century's part does not constitute raping the land. They should have planned the site differently. 8. There being no further discussion, the public participation portion of the hearing was closed and open for Commission discussion. 9. Commissioner Tyler stated he personally believes the arborist report is exaggerated. The report talks about the grading in the future tense and yet the grading is completed and there has been some interruption of the root system. He believes access could be gained through the CV WD property. The closest house is 52-55 feet from the rear lot line and the trees are beyond that so he does not believe there is any danger of a tree falling on a house exists. During the previous public hearings concern was raised by both the Planning Commission and City Council regarding these historic trees and both bodies required the applicant to keep the trees. He does not share the concern as shared by the applicant. The City should hire their own arborist and get a second opinion. He has no objection with the request to change the easement title. 10. Commissioner Robbins stated he agrees with Commissioner Tyler. Century was given direction to keep the trees and they have a responsibility to do so, even if they have to lose four units. All of the trees can be accessed either from the retention basin on this project, or from the retention basin on the adjoining project. These trees are extremely unique. He was leaning toward the safety concerns and to replacing them with some type of safe trees. Now, it appears Century did not do their homework and it is essentially their problem. The Planning Commission has more of a responsibility to the neighbors to the north and the preservation of the trees. 11. Commissioner Abels stated he agreed with getting a second opinion on the trees as he is concerned about the liability issue. He would like to continue the project until a second opinion is obtained. City Attorney Dawn Honeywell stated she has a great concern about the liability when there is an opinion from a certified arborist that there is a liability. With all the factual issues on the record, the fact that the City enjoys the historical trees might not weigh well if someone were to get hurt or sustain a lot of property damage. She also agrees that because the only reason these trees are kept there against CAMy Documents\WPDOCS\PC 2-22-20.wpd 9 Planning Commission Minutes February 8, 2000 the will of the current property would be a City condition on building in this particular way, the City would be named if there were any damage to property or personal injury. If the concern is as great as the developer is proposing, then rather than just amending the map to look at these items, maybe it needs to be amended to look at how these lots are being configured. With those opinions on the record, it is hard to ignore them. 11. Mr. Brenneis stated that if the trees are left and they lose 4 units, that means they may be able to move their lots down and he will not have two backyards butting up to his back yard. 12. Commissioner Tyler stated there is not much you can do to see that houses line up with the units they back up to. In reference to the arborist report, there is nothing in the report that states the houses are in jeopardy of having the trees falling on them. Secondly, the City conditioned the applicant to keep the trees prior to them mapping the lots, and maybe it is not too late to look at this. 13. Chairman Kirk asked Ms. Butler to address the concerns. Ms. Butler stated the main concern is that this is an approved tract map, grading plan, and an approved loan to construct 70 units and unless the City would want to financially assist in making changes, it would be a real hardship on them. If the City wants a second arborist report, they have no objection. It is a recorded map and the City will bear the responsibility if the trees remain. 14. Mr. Huber stated Century was not concerned about the liability of the trees when they built his house. In fact it was a selling point. They can disperse the cost through their other projects to lose the four houses. 15. Chairman Kirk asked if a covenant could be applied to the lots that endemnifies the HOA, developer, and City. City Attorney Dawn Honeywell stated you could try to obtain releases from the property owners or prospective property owners, but the problem is how you could make sure they continue on to new property owners. They cannot run with the land, but she is not sure how that release would even hold up. 16. Where being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Tyler/Robbins to recommending approval of the change to the maintenance easement responsibility. ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Robbins, Tyler, and Chairman Kirk. NOES: Commissioner Abels. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: Commissioner Butler. C':\My Documents\WPDDCS\PC 2-22-20.wpd 10 Planning Commission Minutes February 8, 2000 17. Chairman Kirk asked if the Commission could hire an arborist for a second study. City Attorney Dawn Honeywell stated the Planning Commission could adopt a Resolution approving the request to change the maintenance easement to the HOA and deny the removal of the trees and make a recommendation to the City Council that a second arborist study be done. It could be appealed to the City Council and they could make such a requirement. Discussion followed as to the Commission's different options. 21. Commissioner Robbins asked if they could condition the applicant to pay for a second arborist study the City would commission. City Attorney Dawn Honeywell stated it is not the City's standard to require more than one study. Chairman Kirk stated this was done by the applicant and not at the request of the City. Discussion followed regarding the process of having studies are required and the condition of the trees. 22. Commissioner Abels asked what would happen if the City Council does not want a second report. City Attorney Dawn Honeywell stated the Commission is a recommending body to the City Council and they are the final authority and can do as they chose. 23. Ms. Butler stated they are willing to do the trimming, but do not want the liability, but if the City wants to accept it, they will keep the trees. The report does state the trees are in good shape and it is not known what will happen. 24. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Tyler/Robbins to adopt Planning Commission Resolution 2000-008 denying the request to remove the Eucalyptus trees and approving the reconveyance of the maintenance easement for Tentative Tract 25719 (Revision #2), subject to the Finding and Conditions of Approval as amended: a. Condition #5: Deleted. b. Condition #6: The landscape maintenance easement along the north side of Lot "H" and Lots 38-42 shall be reconveyed to the HOA. C. Adding all conditions of the previous approval referred to in Condition #3. ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Robbins, Tyler, and Chairman Kirk. NOES: Commissioner Abels. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: Commissioner Butler. 25. It was moved and seconded by Commissioners Tyler/Robins to adopt Minute Motion 2000-003 recommending to the City Council a second arborist study be required. Unanimously approved with Commissioner Butler being absent. CAMy Documents\WPDOCSTC 2-22-20.wpd I I Planning Commission Minutes February 8, 2000 Commissioner Butler rejoined the Commission. VI. BUSINESS ITEMS: A. Site Development Permit 2000-668; a request of the Medallist Golf Developments for approval of architectural and landscaping plans for four new prototype residential units located on the north side of Airport Boulevard, east of Madison Street within the Norman Golf Course. 1. Chairman Kirk asked for the staff report. Principal Planner Stan Sawa presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. 2. Chairman Kirk asked if there were any questions of staff. Commissioner Robbins asked if there was a sidewalk on the interior streets. Staff stated a sidewalk would be on one side of the street. When the road reaches the "L", it switches to the other side of the street. 3. Commissioner Tyler asked why there were two different tract numbers in this and the previous tract report. Staff stated it is the same location and will eventually have one tract number, TT 29657. 4. There being no further questions of staff, Chairman Kirk asked if the anyone would like to speak regarding this project. Mr. J. R. Morrow, representing R C Hobbs Company, stated he agrees with the recommendations, findings, and conditions. 5. Commissioner Abels complimented Mr. Morrow on the presentation. 6. Commissioner Tyler asked how the option for the second floor would be built. Mr. Morrow stated it would be face toward the interior of the house with a stairwell leading up to it. It would only be visible from the interior and rear of the house, rather than the street elevation. 7. Commissioner Tyler stated he could not find any correlation with the landscape palette and the numbers on the plans. Mr. Morrow stated the landscaping plan would be submitted at a later date. 8. Commissioner Tyler asked if when the units are plotted, no two same elevations would be next to each other. Mr. Morrow stated they have the ability to customize the plans to keep each one unique. 9. There being no further discussion, Chairman Kirk closed the public participation and opened the issue for Commission discussion. CWY Documents\WPDOCWC 2-22-20.wpd 12 Planning Commission Minutes February 8, 2000 10. There being no discussion, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Tyler/Butler to adopt Minute Motion 2000-004 approving Site Development Permit 2000-668, subject to the Findings and Conditions of Approval as submitted. Unanimously approved. VII. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL: VIII. COMMISSIONER ITEMS: A. Commissioner Abels reviewed the City Council meeting of February 15, 2000. B. Commissioner Abels asked when the Arts Foundation project would be before the Commission. Staff stated it had not been scheduled yet as it was still in the review process. IX. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Tyler/Abels to adjourn this regular meeting of the Planning Commission to the next regular meeting of the Planning Commission to be held March 14, 2000, at 7:00 p.m. This meeting of the Planning Commission was adjourned at 9:02 P.M. on February 22, 2000. Respectfiilly submitted, BETTY J. SAWYER, Executive Secretary City of La Quinta, California CAMy Documents\WPDOCS\PC 2-22-20.wpd 13 PH #A PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT DATE: MARCH 14, 2000 CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2000-667 APPLICANT/ PROPERTY OWNER: M&H REALTY PARTNERS ARCHITECT: DAVID GEISER, AIA LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT: URBAN ARENA REQUEST: APPROVAL OF DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR A 6,600 SQUARE FOOT COMMERCIAL PAD BUILDING LOCATION: SOUTHWEST CORNER OF WASHINGTON STREET AND HIGHWAY 111, WITHIN PLAZA LA QUINTA GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION: CC (COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL WITH A NON- RESIDENTIAL OVERLAY) ZONING: CC (COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL WITH A NON- RESIDENTIAL OVERLAY) SURROUNDING ZONING/LAND USES: NORTH: CC / VACANT COMMERCIAL LAND SOUTH: CC / PART OF PLAZA LA QUINTA EAST: CC / PART OF PLAZA LA QUINTA WEST: CC / PART OF PLAZA LA QUINTA A►1 TI ;Z6L161:► "i CONSIDERATION: THE LA QUINTA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT HAS DETERMINED THIS APPLICATION IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15303, CLASS 3C, OF THE GUIDELINES FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT IN THAT IT IS FOR A STRUCTURE IN AN URBAN AREA NOT EXCEEDING 10,000 SQUARE FEET IN FLOOR AREA WHERE ALL NECESSARY PUBLIC SERVICES AND FACILITIES ARE AVAILABLE AND THE p:\stan\sdp 2000-667 pc rpt.wpd SURROUNDING AREA IS NOT ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE. THEREFORE, NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION IS NECESSARY BACKGROUND: The building site is part of Plaza La Quinta, a 131,040 square foot commercial shopping center originally developed in the early 1980's (Attachment 1). Two turfed vacant pad sites remain, one south of the Beer Hunter and the subject site, immediately east of Downey Savings adjacent to Highway 1 1 1. Major tenants in the center include Von's Supermarket, The Beer Hunter, and Downey Savings. The center is primarily designed in an early California architectural style utilizing beige plaster walls, decorative tile accents and paving, wood framed multi -pane windows and doors, and mudded red clay tile roofs. Between Downey Savings and the site is a two way driveway connecting the center to Highway 111. A number of Date Palm and California Pepper trees exist along the west and north perimeter of the site. In -season art shows have been held on this site for a number of years. REQUEST: Design Proposed is a potential multiple tenant commercial building with 6,600 square feet of floor area (Attachment 2). The building is set back 50 feet from Highway 1 1 1, as required. The tenant entries face south towards the interior of the center. The building is one story (22 feet high) in height and will have a combination flat and mansard clay tile roof. The building will utilize exterior plaster walls in two light colors to match that used in the center and a accent tile trim around the windows and several wall areas. The parapet walls will be topped with a decorative cornice treatment, while the red clay tile roof will be a mansard type slightly lower in height than the parapet. Roof top air conditioning equipment will be placed behind the parapet walls. Arches are provided in the parapet walls at the center of the wall facing Highway 111 and at the southwest and southeast corners of the building. Proposed exterior lighting will match that used in the shopping center. Between the south facing parapet walls which function as a walkway canopy, a open wood trellis is provided. Within the two arched openings facing Highway 111, there will be false glass paned doors which provide access to the electrical and utility equipment. Originally, a trash enclosure with a wood gate on east side of the building and large floor to ceiling storefront glass windows were provided on the south wall, and on the east and west sides of the building. Since the ALRC meeting, the applicant has submitted a revised color elevation plan, showing multi -paned windows on a stucco p:\stan\sdp 2000-667 pc rpt.wpd ledge and paned doors on the south, east, and west elevations, and a metal trash gate, as recommended by the ALRC on March 1, 2000. That plan will be available at the Planning Commission meeting for review. A conceptual landscaping plan with a plant pallette has been submitted. The existing trees along the west perimeter will be removed, while those next to Highway 111 will be retained along with most of the turf. Plants materials include some of those used in the center, as well as others compatible in growth patterns, water needs, and appearance. Parking In July, 1988, the Planning Commission granted approval to DSL Service Company to convert four spaces into one shop for Thrifty's Jr and remodel the exterior. As a part of the approval, a parking study based on our requirements was required before further development of the two vacant pad sites. This was imposed because it did not appear that Riverside County, who approved the original project, required parking based on any particular requirements. The applicants have submitted a parking requirement study based on the city's current zoning requirements and the existing parking (Attachment 3). The applicants have stated that the vacant pad next to the Beer Hunter will not be built on. The study includes a future 230 square foot patio area for the Beer Hunter and 4,444 square foot addition to three existing shops on the east side of Von's Supermarket, all of which will become a part of a supermarket expansion. The square footage of the center with the current request and proposed expansions (Von's and The Beer Hunter) is 137,882. Based on our current requirements and the existing and anticipated uses, 578 parking spaces are required. 595 parking spaces are being provided in the center. This is a ratio of 4.32 spaces per 1,000 square feet of floor space. Sign Program Modification The applicant has submitted an amended sign program for "multi -tenant occupancy" uses (Attachment 4). The proposal is to add a new Type "D" sign, consisting of internally illuminated cannister (cabinet) or individual channel letter signs, mounted on the facade of the building in addition to the other signs used in the other multi -tenant areas of the center. Under the proposal, the size must comply with the Zoning Code requirements (one square foot of sign per lineal foot of lease space frontage). The submitted sign exhibit (Attachment 5) shows potentially five Type "D" wall mounted signs on the south elevation facing the center, two wall signs and four hanging signs facing Highway 1 1 1, and one wall and two hanging signs facing the east and west elevations. No color or material criteria is proposed for the new signs. With this p:\stan\sdp 2000-667 pc rpt.wpd modification any tenant in the main part of the center can change their non -illuminated wall or hanging sign to an internally illuminated cannister or channel letter sign. ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPING REVIEW COMMITTEE (ALRC) REVIEW: The ALRC reviewed this request at its meeting of March 1, 2000, and discussed Staffs recommendations to revise the south facade, add a tile roof mansard element, modify the storefront windows and doors to provide multi -paned windows with wood mullions, muntins, and frames on a stucco ledge, and match the centers colors, textures, materials, and construction techniques so as to provide design compatibility with the multi -tenant buildings within the center. The Committee unanimously adopted Minute Motion 2000-005, recommending approval, subject to conditions (Attachment 6) PUBLIC NOTICE: This request was advertised in the Desert Sun Newspaper on March 3, 2000, and mailed to all property owners within 500 feet around the project boundaries. To date, no correspondence has been received. FINDINGS: The findings as required by Section 9.210.010 (Site Development Permits) of the Zoning Code can be made as noted in the attached Resolution, except as follows: Architectural Design- The finding that 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 is compatible with the surrounding development and with the quality of design prevalent in the city cannot be met as proposed. Although the ALRC is not recommending the south elevation of the building be revised to include a tile roof element, Staff recommends architectural changes be implemented. The proposed design of the multi -tenant building lacks architectural compatibility with the existing multi -tenant buildings in that does not have the human scale present in the shopping center due to the building design. This may be attributed to the large massive parapet wall towers at the center of the north elevation and southeast and southwest corners of the building. This design is typical of that found in the 1 11-La Quinta Shopping Center across Highway 111, east of Washington Street. The main part of this existing center is early California in nature and has a combination of full tole roofs with extended overhangs which provides a desirable human scale. Staff recommended to the ALRC on March 1, 2000, that the trellis on the south elevation of the building be replaced with a tile mansard roof. The applicant requested p:\stan\sdp 2000-667 pc rpt.wpd that the trellis remain to allow a lighter, airy feel, more conducive to outdoor use. Therefore, Staff recommends that the parapet towers be lowered and provided with hipped tile roofs. Recommended Condition of Approval #21 (A) addresses this issue. Site Design- The site design of the project, including but not limited to project entries, interior circulation, pedestrian and bicycle access, pedestrian amenities, screening of equipment and trash enclosures, exterior lighting, and other site design elements are compatible with surrounding development and with the quality of design prevalent in the city in that with minor revisions as recommended in Condition of Approval #21, the site design complies with applicable site design requirements and is designed to be compatible with the center and surrounding neighborhood. Sign Program- The proposed sign program modifications, allowing internally illuminated cannister or channel letter signs is not compatible with the center and will detract from its appearance. The multi -tenant areas use a hanging wood -type sign which enhances the early California style of the center. The use of internally illuminated channel letter signs has been limited to single use pad sites and large single tenants. Internally illuminated cannister signs have not been permitted in the center for the main identification due to incompatibility with the center's design. Staff recommends the building use the existing sign program which allows externally illuminated wood framed tile and wood hanging or wall mounted signs (Condition of Approval #23). Should the building be leased out to a single tenant, the applicant can request a modification to the sign program, as is allowed for major tenants. In conclusion, the findings needed to approve this request can be made provided the recommended conditions of approval as noted above, are imposed. RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Planning Commission Resolution 2000- ,Site Development Permit 2000- 667, approving development plans, subject to findings and the attached conditions. Attachments: 1. Location map 2. Plan exhibits 3. Site summary - Parking Study 4. Plaza La Quinta - sign criteria 5. Elevation plan showing potential sign locations 6. ALRC minutes for the meeting of March 1, 2000 Prepared by: Stan B. Sawa, Principal Planner Submitted by: t J 6 , Christine di lorio, Planning Manager p:\stan\sdp 2000-667 pc rpt.wpd PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2000- A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A COMMERCIAL BUILDING IN PLAZA LA QUINTA, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2000-667 APPLICANT: M&H REALTY PARTNERS WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, did on the 14t' day of March, 2000, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider the request of M&H REALTY PARTNERS to approve the construction plans for a 6,600+ square foot commercial pad building west of the southwest corner of Washington Street and Highway 1 1 1, within Plaza La Quinta more particularly described as: APN: 604-050-016 WHEREAS, the Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee, on March 1, 2000, at a regular meeting, adopted Minute Motion 2000-005, recommending approval of the architectural and landscaping plans, subject to conditions; and, WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony and arguments, if any, of all interested persons wanting to be heard, said Planning Commission did find the following facts and reasons to justify approval of said Site Development Permit: 1. Consistency with the General Plan- The General Plan designates the Project area as Community Commercial (with a Non -Residential Overlay). The proposed commercial building is consistent with the commercial designation of the property. 2. Consistency with the Zoning Code- The proposed commercial building is designed to comply with the Zoning Code requirements, including but not limited to, the 50 foot setback from Highway 111, height limits, parking, lot coverage, and sign size. 3. Compliance with CEQA- This application is categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15303, Class 3c, of the Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act in that it is for a structure in an urban area not exceeding 10,000 square feet in floor area where all necessary public services and facilities are available and the surrounding area is not environmentally sensitive. p:stan\sdp 2000-667 pc res.wpd Resolution 2000- Site Development Permit 2000-667 4. Architectural Design- With the required architectural changes, the 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 the surrounding development and with the quality of design prevalent in the city in that the building uses styles, colors, and materials matching those used in the center. 5. Site Design- With the required architectural changes, the site design of the project, including but not limited to project entries, interior circulation, pedestrian and bicycle access, pedestrian amenities, screening of equipment and trash enclosures, exterior lighting, and other site design elements are compatible with surrounding development and with the quality of design prevalent in the city in that the site design complies with applicable site design requirements and is designed to be compatible with the center and surrounding neighborhood. 6. Landscape Design- Project landscaping, including but not limited to the location, type, size, color, texture, and coverage of plant materials has been designed so as to provide relief, complement buildings, visually emphasize prominent design elements and vistas, screen undesirable views, provide a harmonious transition between adjacent land uses and between development and open space, provide an overall unifying influence, enhance the visual continuity of the project, and complement the surrounding project area, ensuring lower maintenance and water use. 7. Sign Program- With use of the existing sign program, the building will be consistent with the intent of the Zoning Code and be in harmony and visually related to the proposed building and surrounding Plaza La Quinta shopping center. 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 Site Development Permit 2000-667 for the reasons set forth in this Resolution, subject to the Conditions labeled Exhibit "A", attached hereto;. PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta City Planning Commission, held on the 14' day of March, 2000, by the following vote, to wit: p:stan\sdp 2000-667 pc res.wpd Resolution 2000- Site Development Permit 2000-667 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: TOM KIRK, Chairman City of La Quinta, California ATTEST: JERRY HERMAN, Community Development Director City of La Quinta, California p:stan\sdp 2000-667 pc res.wpd PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2000- CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2000-667 M&H REALTY PARTNERS MARCH 14, 2000 EXHIBIT "A" GENERAL 1. The use of this site shall be in conformance with the approved exhibits contained in Site Development Permit 2000-667, unless otherwise amended by the following conditions. 2. The approved Site Development Permit for the commercial pad building shall be used within one year of the date of approval; otherwise, it shall become null and void and of no effect whatsoever. "Used" means the issuance of a building permit. A time extension may be requested as permitted in the La Quinta Zoning Code Section 9.200.080. 3. The subdivider agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of La Quinta (the "City"), its agents, officers and employees from any claim, action or proceeding to attack, set aside, void, or annul the approval of this tentative map or any final map thereunder. The City shall have sole discretion in selecting its defense counsel. The City shall promptly notify the subdivider of any claim, action or proceeding and shall cooperate fully in the defense. 4. Final architectural working drawings for the building, substantially conforming to this approval, including all revisions required by the permit shall be submitted to the Community Development Department for approval prior to issuance of a building permit by the Building and Safety Department. 5. Prior to the issuance of a grading, construction or building permit, the applicant shall obtain permits and/or clearances from the following public agencies: • Fire Marshal • Public Works Department (Grading Permit, Improvement Permit) • Community Development Department • Riverside Co. Environmental Health Department • Desert Sands Unified School District • Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) • Imperial Irrigation District (IID) The applicant is responsible for any requirements of the permits or clearances from those jurisdictions. If the requirements include approval of improvement plans, applicant shall furnish proof of said approvals prior to obtaining City approval of the plans. p:\stan\sdp 2000-667 pc coa.Wpd PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2000- CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2000-667 M&H REALTY PARTNERS MARCH 14, 2000 6. All letters from utility or service agencies on file in the Community Development Department shall be complied with. FIRE MARSHAL 7. Provide or show there exists a water system for the residential units capable of delivering 1500 gpm for a 2 hour duration at 20 psi residual operating pressure which must be available before any combustible material is placed on the job site. 8. The required fire flow shall be available from a Super hydrant(s) (6" x 4" x 2- 1 /2" x 2-1 /2") located not less than 25' or more than 165' from any portion of the buildings as measured along approved vehicular travel ways. 9. Blue retro-reflective pavement markers shall be mounted on private streets, public streets and driveways to indicate location of fire hydrants. Prior to installation, placement of markers must be approved by the Riverside County Fire Department. 10. Prior to the issuance of a building permit applicant/developer shall furnish one blue line copy of the water system plans to the Fire Department for review. Plans shall conform to the fire hydrant types, location and spacing, and the system shall meet the fire flow requirements. Plans must be signed by a registered Civil Engineer and the local water company with the following certification: "I certify that the design of the water system is in accordance with the requirements prescribed by the Riverside County Fire Department". 11. Install a complete fire sprinkler system per NFPA 13. The post indicator valve and fire department connection shall be located to the front within 50 feet of a hydrant and a minimum of 25 feet from the building. 12. Install a supervised water flow fire alarm system as required by the UBC/Riverside County Fire Department and National Fire Protection Standard 72. 13. All fire sprinkler systems, fixed fire suppression systems and alarm plans must be submitted separately for approval prior to construction. Subcontractors should contact the fire department Planning and Engineering office for requirements. p:\stan\sdp 2000-667 pc coa.Wpd PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2000- CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2000-667 M&H REALTY PARTNERS MARCH 14, 2000 14. Install Knox Key Lock boxes, Models 4400, 3200 or 1300, mounted per recommended standard of the Knox Company. Special forms are available from this office for the ordering of the Key Switch. This form must be authorized and signed by this office for the correctly coded system to be purchased. 15. Conditions subject to change with adoption of new codes, ordinances, laws, or when building permits are not obtained within twelve months of approval. 16. Final conditions will be addressed when the architectural building plans are reviewed. A plan check fee must be paid to the Fire Department at the time building plans are submitted. FEES 17. The applicant shall comply with the terms and requirements of the Development Impact Program in effect at the time of issuance of building permit. 18. Prior to issuance of first building permit allowed by this approval, the developer shall pay school mitigation fees to the Desert Sands Unified School District based on the State imposed fee in effect at that time. PUBLIC WORKS 19. The applicant/developer shall remove the existing asphalt handicapped ramp from the parking area on east side of the proposed building, and if necessary to maintain required handicapped spaces, replace the ramp with an approved concrete structure. MISCELLANEOUS 20. Preliminary landscaping and final landscaping, hardscape, and irrigation plans, substantially conforming to this approval shall be submitted to the Community Development Department for approval prior to issuance of a building permit by the Building and Safety Department. 21. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the following revisions shall be made to the building plans, subject to the approval of the Community Development Director: A. The building shall be redesigned to provide hipped the roofs on the three parapet walls of the building within the allowed 22 foot height limit. p:\stan\sdp 2000-667 pc coa.Wpd PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2000- CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2000-667 M&H REALTY PARTNERS MARCH 14, 2000 B. The roof tile shall be "mudded" to match that used in the center. C. Walkways around the building shall match that used in the center. D. Storefront windows shall use brown wood or similar composite Frames, be multi -paned, and utilize a plaster wall and ledge along the bottom, similar to that used in the center. E. The trash door shall be of a solid decorative metal material. 22. Materials, colors and plaster finish shall match those used in the multi -tenant portion of the center. 23. The building shall use the existing sign program to identify the tenants. 24. Additions to Von's Supermarket and The Beer Hunter shall require approval of a Site Development Permit. p:\stan\sdp 2000-667 pc coa.Wpd CASE No. VM AVE. ST FRANCIS. OF ASSIST CHURCH CASE MAP SDP 2000-667 M&H REALTY PARTNERS ATTACHMENT 1 ]NCO HOME! AVAI NORTH SCALE: NTS EXHIBIT 2 IS LARGE PLAN ATTACHMENT 3 SITE SUMMARY - PLAZA LA QUINTA SCHEME C PARKING RATIO STALLS BUILDING S.F. PER CITY REQ'D - LUMPY'S GOLF SHOP 7,000 SF 1/250 28 VON'S #2175 36,800 SF 1/250 147 LA QUINTA CLEANERS 1,600 SF 1/200 8 GROOMINGDALES PET GROOMING 1,600 SF 1/250 6 VACANT 1,643 SF 1/250 7 FRED SANDS DESERT REALTY 4,736 SF 1/250 19 VACANT 3,681 SF 1/250 15 DOUBLE PRINTS 975 SF 1/250 4 LIFESTYLES NUTRITION 1,300 SF 1/250 5 BOOK RACK 1,170 SF 1/250 5 SWEETWATER PALM SPRINGS 975 SF 1/250 4 3AD DADDY'S BIG CIGAR 975 SF 1/250 4 LA QUINTA HAIRSTYLING 1,300 SF 1/250 5 ALL CREATURES VETENARY CARE 2,339 SF 1/200 12 MAIL BOXES ETC. 1,300 SF 1/250 5 LA QUINTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 1,300 SF 1/250 5 WANDA BRADY 1,348 SF 1/250 5 STRAW HAT PIZZA 4,000 SF 1/250 16 ORCHARD BAKERY 2,767 SF 1/250 11 MAX OF THE DESERT 2,027 SF 1/250 8 DR. ARTHUR PLATT (MEDICAL FIRST 2000 SF) 2,000 SF 1/200 10 3,940 SF 1/175 23 LAW OFFICES 1,950 SF 1/250 8 MICHAEL LONG, DDS 1,300 SF 1/175 7 GONZALEZ FAM. PR. 2,275 SF 1/175 13 BEACHSIDE CAFE 3,846 SF 1/250 15 BEER HUNTER SPORTS PUB & GRILL 6,853 SF 1/250 27 EISENHOWER MEDICAL CENTER 2,891 SF 1/175 17 US HOMES CORPORATION 1,125 SF 1/250 5 BRUCE McGARVIN 600 SF 1/250 2 RIVERA VINEYARDS 1,227 SF 1/250 5 McCOMIC CONSOLIDATED 844 SF 1/250 3 CHARLES GOLF 417 SF 1/250 2 VACANT 2,755 SF 1/250 11 VACANT 750 SF 1/250 3 ROEL CONSTRUCTION 2,190 SF 1/250 9 IZOD SHOWROOM 684 SF 1/250 3 DOWNEY SAVINGS AND LOAN 7,500 SF 1/250 30 PAD 5 PROPOSED BUILDING 6,612 SF 1/250 26 PROPOSED PATIO AREA 230 SF 1/250 3 INCLUDES 2 GR LL SPACES VONS ADDITION 9,287 SF 1/250 37 TOTAL SQ. FT. 137,882 SF 573 Page 1 20% OF RESTAURANT ALLOWED 27,576 SF RESTAURANT S.F. PROVIDED (INCL. PROPOSED) 24,308 SF LAND AREA FLOOR AREA RATIO (F.A.R.) PARKING REQUIRED BY CITY VARIES PER USE (SEE STALLS REQ'D.) PARKING PROVIDED STANDARD STALLS COMPACT STALLS PROPOSED NEW PAD 5 STALLS TOTAL STALLS 478,200 SF 0.288 MAX 0.3 578 STALLS 594 STALLS 0 STALLS 1 STALL 595 STALLS PARKING RATIO 4.32/1000 Page 2 2/10/00 ATTACHMENT 4 ' Ih,.,t". PLAZA LA QUINTA SIGN CRITERIA The purpose of the attached criteria is to establish sign standards necessary to insure maximum tenant identification within an overall harmony of design for the total shopping center. The criteria has been designed to give tenants a considerable amount of flexibility in personalizing their own store and at the same time allow for maximum creativity in sign design. However, since deviations from the broad criteria would be an injustice to all other tenants who comply, conformance to the criteria will be strictly enforced. In the interest of the center, any installed non -conforming or unapproved signs shall be brought into conformance at the expense of the tenant. Signing your location within the limits of the criteria is important to your business future and that of your neighbors. All concerned with this project look forward to working with you on it. Creative and accurate efforts now will contribute to everyone's future. As an assistance to your planning, we offer the following: A. GENERAL The tenant shall pay for all signs and their installation and maintenance. The tenant shall also be responsible for obtaining all necessary permits and approvals. You will receive assistance in this regard from your leasing agent and the sign contractor. B. SUGGESTED SIGNING CONTRACTOR In order to minimize the cost of signing to the tenant, to insure safe and high quality workmanship and materials, and to further provide for conformity, JOHN HOWENSTINE INC. has been selected as the proposed signing contractor for the center. However, should the tenant desire to use another contractor the approval of the Landlord is required. C. SIGN TYPES SIGN TYPE A - FASCIA SIGN Exterior illuminated wood -framed tile sign. Tile is dark brown. Center logo on the left, tenant logo on the right. Borders will be an alternating color dependent upon store front, either rust, green or blue border. Shielded fluorescent light fixture provided by owner. Custom typeface designed by JI-II or supplied by tenant. Maximum dollar amounts have been established for these fascia mounted signs for initial purchase, as follows: SIGN LENGTH 18" x 10' 18" x 12' 18" x 14" Over 16' length PURCHASE PRICE $675.00 $810.00 $945.00 By Quote 2/10/00 The above pricing includes sign blank, title, frame, design and painting. Additional cost for installation and permits. SIGN TYPE B - UNDER CANOPY SIGN Constructed of 3" cedar, sandblasted background with raised letters. Doublefaced, custom designed to emphasize store theme identification. Sign to be chain hung or bracketed under canopy. SIGN COST - $350.00 (Price does not include bracket) SIGN TYPE C - WALL SIGN Single faced sandblasted wood wall sign, constructed of 3" cedar. This sign will have custom design and colors. Dependant upon location and availability of space, this sign will be offered in addition to the required signs. SIGN COST - BY QUOTE SIGN TYPE D - MULTI- TENANT FASCIA SIGN (No limits to Tenant Floor Area) Within a multi -tenant occupancy, a sign shall be considered to be a fascia sign if the sign would fall without support from the building or improvement.. Additionally, these signs shall be mounted flush against or parallel to the surface of the building fagade. These signs typically consist of either signage enclosed within a cabinet box or individual channel lit letters. The area of rectangles, triangles, circles, and etc., or a combination thereof, as necessary to enclose the sign shall determine total area of the sign. This total area must comply with maximum square footage requirements of the City of La Quinta Sign Ordinance. NOTE Within a multi -tenant occupancy, the addition of Sign Type D - fascia sign may negate the requirement to have Sign Type A and Sign Type B upon approval of the Landlord. PROCEDURE Tenant should review these criteria and determine some preliminary sign concepts. When such concepts are available, your leasing agent can arrange contact with you and the representative of JOHN HOWENSTINE INC. or M&H Realty Partners. When your final sign designs have been drawn by JOHN HOWENSTINE INC. or an approved Sign Contractor, and approved by you, they should be submitted by your leasing agent for owner approval. When this approval is obtained in writing, the signing contractor will complete fabrication and delivery of your signs. Thank you. If you have any questions on this sign criteria, your leasing agent will be happy to assist you. M&H Property Management Plaza La Quinta 78-401 Highway 111, Suite'V' La Quinta, CA 92253 760.771.4580 2/10/00 Reference: JOI IN HOWENSTINE INC. 3188-J Airway Avenue Costa Mesa, CA 92626 (714) 557-4064 EXHIBIT 5 IS LARGE PLAN ATTACHMENT 6 MINUTES ARCHITECTURE & LANDSCAPING REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING A regular meeting held at the La Quints City Hall 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA March 1, 2000 10:00 a.m. I. CALL TO ORDER DR AFT A. This meeting of the Architectural and Landscaping Committe as called to order at 10:03 a.m. by Planning Manager Christine di Iorio who the flag salute. B. Committee Members present: Bill Bobbitt and DeCunningham. . o*' C. It was moved and seconded by Committee 00nbers Cunningham/Bobbitt to excuse Committee Member Reynolds. Unanim"sly approved. D. Staff present: Planning Manage istine di Iorio, Principal Planner Stan Sawa, Associate Planner Leslie Mo nand, and Executive Secretary Betty Sawyer. 11. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. III. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA: Confirmed. IV. CONSENT A. ZPIannii.,Manager Christine di Iorio asked if there were any changes to the Minutes ry 2, 2000. There being no corrections, it was moved and seconded by ee Members Bobbitt/Cunningham to approve the minutes as submitted. V. BUSINESS ITEMS: A. Site Development Permit 2000-667; a request of M & H Realty Partners for approval of architectural and landscaping plans for a 6,600 square foot commercial pad building located at the southwest corner of Highway 111 and Washington Street within Plaza La Quinta. l . Principal Planner Stan Sawa presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. 2. Committee Member Cunningham asked the applicant if he would like to address the Committee. CAMy Documents\WPDOCS\ALRC 3-1-00.wpd I Architectural & Landscape Review Committee Minutes March 1, 2000 3. Mr. David Geiser, M & H Realty Partners, owners of the Plaza La Quinta Shopping Center stated they have gone to great extent to see that this building matches the rest of the center. It is their intention to maintain the architectural integrity of the existing design. To them, the issue is that staff is asking them to have a tile mansard roof on south elevation. To them the Center itself has a lot of different architectural features especially, where the tower is located and the plaza opens up. The idea is that as you see the building from Highway 111, it will match the rest of the Center, but from the Center looking north they want the outdoor plaza look with an outdoor sitting area to be the focal point. The arcade as suggested by staff, would create an area that would be more of a travel through than a sit down plaza. In contrast to staff s opinion, the flat trellis look does present the human scale which adds to the architectural character of the Center and increases the connection between the two buildings. They strongly want to keep the trellis as it will be a selling point. The blue tile around the doors is to match the existing Center as well as the exposed wood. They do not object to changing the doors on the trash enclosure to metal. They can change the windows as recommended by staff. Regarding the recommendation of staff for a wood storefront, they are requesting to use some of the newer building material technology to create a newer storefront system. They would be willing to use a plaster bullhead, but wood mullions are difficult to maintain. He went on to list the architectural details of the building that matched the Center. A second issue in staff s recommendation is Item #1, where staff is asking them be resubmitted their plans to the Community Development Department for review prior to submitting for a building permit. They have submitted their plans and want to be able to continue with the plan check process. 4. Committee Member Cunningham stated it is hard to create a rendering that will give a true description of what the project will look like, but in this instance the only item that appears to match the rest of the Center is the lamppost. This particular Center has a lot of texture that this building is missing. By not using mullions you lose the texture look. This building gives the appearance of a contemporary Spanish take off. This looks more like the Albertsons Plaza across the street. Plaza La Quinta had the higher tile and full mudded tiles. The tiles on this building will have to match the rest of the Center exactly. When the Plaza was built, the developer created a more Spanish look. This store should be a continuation of what is there and appears to be going the wrong direction. He is not opposed to the trellis idea, but the rest of the building looks like a box store. Mr. Geiser stated that on the north elevation the details are the same. They are trying to combine all the elements of the Center. 5. Committee Member Cunningham asked if they agreed with all of staff s recommendations. Mr. Geiser stated they did. Committee Member Cunningham reiterated they do not want the storefront look. For the C:\My Documents\WPDOCS\ALRC 3-1-OO.wpd 2 Architectural & Landscape Review Committee Minutes March 1, 2000 windows, they could use a composite material that looks like wood and use true divided lights, but to stay close to staff s recommendations. This building is an in -fill that does have a distinct style. 6. Committee Member Bobbitt stated he agrees with Committee Member Cunningham. The east and north elevation are fine. The windows are not the same as the rest of the Center, but do resemble the Downey Savings building. The detail that is missing is a tower element. This building is all flat. This is what is missing and a key element that should be included. The south elevation lacks architectural detail. On the rest of the Center you can see tile from every angle. Mr. Geiser stated they too wanted to have the tower element, but there is a height restriction on Highway 111 that prohibits the tower. Their original design did have the tower and mansard roof. Mr. Geiser stated you would be able to see bits and pieces of tile from different angles as you traveled through the Center and he agrees the building would be better with a tower. Committee Member Bobbitt stated the walls are straight and the Center has a lot of variations. 7. Committee Member Cunningham stated that if this was done in a rendering form you could see how the tile would be used. He reiterated that the problem is that this Center has so much texture and these elevations do not give a true feel for how the building will look and if it will blend in. This building is to be a part of the group. A tower would be great, but it would be difficult with the regulations as they are today. Mr. Geiser stated this building will be located next to the focal tower element of the Center and if they did add a tower, the two might fight with each other. 8. Committee Member Bobbitt stated that as you enter the Center you will see the effect. He does like the doors on the north elevation. As long as the south elevation has the same window effect he wouldn't object. Mr. Geiser stated the building may change with the addition of tenants who may want additional windows on the south elevation; could this be approved administratively. Staff stated yes. 9. Committee Member Bobbitt asked if this piece of property takes up the entire pad area. Staff stated yes. Committee Member Bobbitt asked if staff was willing to give on the tile mansard roof. Staff stated this was the first building that would not have the tile. In addition, the applicant was asking for an amendment to the sign program to use all wall mounted signs instead of the hanging signs that are a part of the multi -tenant part of the Center. Also a concern, is that this building faces south and will need more shade than the trellis will provide. Mr. Geiser stated they would place the shade cloth and the plants. In regard to the signs, the way the building is designed there is no place to put the signs, except on the building fronts. CAMy Docvments\WPDOCS\ALRC 3-1-OO.wpd 3 Architectural & Landscape Review Committee Minutes March 1, 2000 10. Committee Member Cunningham stated the Center was designed to create a "Village" atmosphere. He likes the trellis because it opens it and is in k„eping with the Center. The only issue he does not want to drop, is the storefront. The windows and front application should be the same as the remainder of the Center. 11. Committee Member Bobbitt stated he didn't dislike the building and he too likes the trellis treatment. As far as the signs, the Center does have buildings with wall signs as well. His recommendation would be to approve the building with staff s recommendations with the deletion of the mansard roof and tile for the south elevation. He asked if there was anyway to get the tower element without the full mansard roof. Mr. Geiser stated it will look like you are just trying to add tile. Committee Member Bobbitt asked if the building would have the popouts around the windows. Mr. Geiser stated they will be the same as the existing tile popouts on the Center. 12. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Cunningham/Bobbitt to adopt Minute Motion 2000-005 recommending approval of Site Development Permit 2000-667, subject to conditions as amended. a. Conditions 3.A.: deleted. b. Condition 3.D.: Storefront windows and doors shall use brown wood frames or similar composite materials. C. Condition 4: Materials, colors, and stucco finish shall match those used in the multi -tenant portion of the Center. Unanimously approved. B Site Development Permit 2000-669- a request of the James R. Paul for approval of 11;chitectural and aridscapmg p ans for a multi -tenant industrial/office building Toed at the northwest corner of Dune Palms Road and Corporate Center Drive withii,a. Quinta Corporate Center Specific Plan. 1. ASS crate Planner Leslie Mouriquand presented the information contained in the Aoff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Depart.ent. 2. CommitteeNk ember Cunningham asked Mr. Bob Ricciardi, architect for the project, for hi4resentation. Mr. Ricciardi stated that due to the Specific Plan requiremen%acmmodate e buildings are not the typical industrial style. However, they did need to the cost element therefore, the southwest look was selected with as ii uch storefront glass as possible. They are using wood beam lintels and smaller,windows to create the southwest look. With the landscaping they are trying to meet the Specific Plan requirements. C:\My Documents\WPDOCS\ALRC 3-1-OO.wpd 4 # PH #B PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT DATE: MARCH 14, 2000 CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2000-669 APPLICANT: JAMES R. PAUL REQUEST: APPROVAL OF ARCHITECTURAL, LANDSCAPE, SITE, AND LIGHTING PLANS FOR MULTI -TENANT INDUSTRIAL/OFFICE BUILDING WITHIN LA QUINTA CORPORATE CENTRE LOCATION: ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATION: NORTHWEST CORNER OF DUNE PALMS ROAD AND CORPORATE CENTRE DRIVE THE LA QUINTA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR HAS DETERMINED THAT THE REQUEST HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY ASSESSED IN CONJUNCTION WITH ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 99-383, PREPARED FOR SPECIFIC PLAN 99-036 AND CERTIFIED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON SEPTEMBE'R 7, 1999, BY RESOLUTION 99- 110. NO CHANGED CIRCUMSTANCES OR CONDITIONS ARE PROPOSED WHICH WOULD TRIGGER THE PREPARATION OF A SUBSEQUENT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT PURSUANT TO PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE SECTION 21166. The proposed light industrial/office building is within the La Quinta Corporate Centre (Specific Plan 99-036), on 3.07 acres, and is the second building considered within this commercial center (Attachments 1 & 2). The USA Petroleum gas station was recently approved at the northwest corner of Dune Palms Road and Hwy. 1 1 1. The proposed 39,624 square foot single -story industrial/office building will be situated on the three acre parcel in compliance with the required setbacks for the CP zoning district. The building will be 22-feet in height to the top of the parapet, and has a flat roof where mechanical equipment will be screened (Attachment 3). The walls will be clad in stucco. The entry doors and storefront windows will have aluminum -framed glass solar bronze frames. At the eastern end of the building, 5,900 square feet of PAPCrp�SDP 2000-669Pau13-14-2000.wpd office space is proposed. Construction is proposed in two phases. Stepped out from the two sets of abutting entries will be a stucco arbor with wood laminated beams attaching it to the main building wall. Inset single pane windows with wood lintels are proposed between the entries. The rear elevation consists of a series of 12-foot tall metal roll -up doors and man doors accessing the tenant spaces. All but one of the roll -up doors are situated on 6- inch projections along the rear wall, with the man doors situated between the pairs of roll -up doors on the main wall plane. Two colors of plaster finish are proposed across the rear elevation, with the recessed plane the darker color and the stepped out sections the lighter color. The west and east elevations consist of the same architectural features found on the facade. Both of these elevations have varied undulation and projections. The conceptual landscaping plan is included in the proposal with a plant palette consisting of 5 varieties of trees, 2 varieties of palm trees, 11 varieties of shrubs, 5 varieties of desert accent species, and 2 types of ground cover. The plan proposes perimeter landscaping for the building site, with planter areas adjacent to each of the front entries. A landscape entry statement is proposed at the northwest corner of the site where Dune Palms Road and Corporate Centre Drive. A 3-foot high meandering berm is proposed along the western boundary and along the landscape setback areas on Dune Palms Road and Corporate Centre Drive. A 6-foot high, 2-sided slump block masonry wall with a 2-inch cap is proposed across the rear of the site adjacent to the channel, and along the western boundary. A 6-foot wide planter is proposed adjacent to the rear wall, and a 10-ft. wide planter along the west parking spaces, and a 17-ft. wide planter along Corporate Centre Drive. Three trash enclosures are proposed along the rear boundary. A preliminary lighting plan proposed fourteen (14) 18-foot tall steel pole light standards are proposed around the perimeter of the project site. The 4-inch diameter poles are 16-feet tall, with a 2-foot base at finish grade. The proposed fixture type is oval shaped with a down -cast lamp. Vehicular circulation is proposed completely around the building. Loading and unloading of vehicles will occur at the rear of the building. A total of 142 parking spaces provided, with 91 spaces required by the Zoning Code. Three driveways are proposed for the project, providing access from Corporate Centre Drive. A sign program was not submitted, therefore any signs for the building will require subsequent review and approval by the Planning Commission. PAPCrptSDP 2000-669Pau13-14-2000.wpd Architecture and Landscape Review Committee The Architecture and Landscape Review Committee reviewed this request at its meeting of March 1, 2000 (Attachment 4). The Committee, with a 2-0-1 vote, adopted Minute Motion 2000-006 recommending approval, subject to conditions. This request was advertised in the Desert Sun Newspaper on March 2, 2000, and mailed to all property owners within 500 feet of the project site. To date, no correspondence has been received. MANDATORY FINDINGS: Findings necessary to approve this request per Zoning Code Section 9.210.010 (Site Development Permit) can be made and are contained in the attached Resolution with the exception of the following Findings: 1 . Landscape Design. As conditioned, the proposed landscape plan is consistent with the landscape guidelines of Specific Plan 99-036 in that the proposed plant list complies with the master plant list and accent treatments for the La Quinta Corporate Centre. However, the proposed landscaping plans do not indicate the caliper of the 24-inch box or 15-gallon trees, therefore staff recommends in Condition No. 48 that the final landscape plan state a minimum 10-foot tall trees (1.5- to 2-inch caliper measured 6-inches from ground level). No trees or tall hedges for softening the view of the rear elevation are proposed. Staff recommends in Condition No. 47 that a dense planting of yellow (Japanese) oleander (5 gal., 1 0-inches on -center) and ten (10) Australian willows (24-inch box size) evenly spaced and each with an enlarged planting curb along the north property line in the proposed planter. 2. Site Design. As conditioned, the proposed project site is designed to be consistent with the circulation pattern for Planning Area 4 of Specific Plan 99- 036. The roadway geometrics for Corporate Centre Drive comply with the Fire Marshal's requirements for cul-de-sac radius dimension and City required street width for Collector streets. However, the proposed pole -mounted exterior lights are a different style and height than those approved for the USA Petroleum gas station at the southeastern corner of the La Quinta Corporate Center. To maintain continuity of design with exterior improvements previously approved within the center, staff recommends Condition No. 70 requiring the pole -mounted exterior lighting P:\PCrptSDP 2000-669Pau13-14-2000.wpd to match the height and design, consisting of one-piece die cast aluminum luminaire housing with metal halide lamps, and flat or recessed lenses mounted to 18-foot high poles by extruded aluminum arms with a standard Dark Bronze baked -on polyester paint finish. RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Planning Commission Resolution 2000-_ approving architecture, landscape, site, and lighting plans for the multi -tenant industrial/office building within the La Quinta Corporate Centre, subject to the attached Findings and Conditions of Approval. Attachments: 1 . Location Map 2. Specific Plan Exhibit 3. Architectural and Landscaping Plans (including lighting plan) 4. ALRC Minutes of 3-1-2000 Prepared by: Leslie Mouriquand, Associate Planner P:\PCrpL-SDP 2000-669Pau13-14-2000.wpd Submitted by: Christine di lorio, Panning Manager PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2000- A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ARCHITECTURE, LANDSCAPE, SITE, AND LIGHTING PLANS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A MULTI -TENANT INDUSTRIAL -OFFICE BUILDING, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2000-669 APPLICANT: JAMES R. PAUL WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, did on the 14th day of March, 2000, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider the request of James R. Paul to approve the architecture, landscape, site, and lighting plans for a multi -tenant industrial -office building in the CP zone district, located at the northwest corner of Dune Palms Road and Corporate Centre Drive, more particularly described as: Assessors Parcel Number: 649-020-008 WHEREAS, the Architecture and Landscape Review Committee, on March 1, 2000, at a regular meeting, recommended approval of the architectural and landscaping plans, subject to conditions; and, WHEREAS, said Site Development 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 Director has determined this request has been previously assessed in conjunction with Environmental Assessment 99-383, prepared for Specific Plan 99-036, for which a Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact was certified by the City Courcil on September 7, 1999, by Resolution 99-110, and that no changed circurnstances or conditions are proposed which would trigger the preparation of a subsequent environmental assessment pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21166; and, WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony and arguments, if any, of all interested persons wanting to be heard, said Planning Commission did find the following facts and reasons to justify approval of said Site Development Permit: 1. Consistency with General Plan. The proposed industrial -office building is designated as Commercial Park (CP), and is consistent with the general pApe res sdp 99-650 Planning Commission Resolution 2000- Site Development Permit 2000-669 James R. Paul Industrial Building development characteristics in Table LU-4 of the City's General Plan in that the CP designation allows for businesses offering heavy commercial and light industrial uses serving the needs of a local and regional trade area. 2. Consistency with Zoning Code. The proposed industrial -office building is consistent with the development standards of the Commercial Park (CP) Zoning District, and has been designed to comply with the development standards of Specific Plan 99-036 with regard to setbacks, building height, exterior lighting, and parking requirements. 3. Architectural Design. The proposed architectural design of the industrial/office building is consistent with the adopted design guidelines of Specific Plan 99- 036. Because this building is industrial in use, it's design assumes a broad interpretation of the southwest architectural style, having parapet walls, blunt angles, rounded edges and inset windows. 4. Site Design. As conditioned, the proposed project site is designed to be consistent with the circulation pattern for Planning Area 4 in Specific Plan 99- 036. The roadway geometrics for Corporate Centre Drive complies with the Fire Marshal's requirements for cul-de-sac radius dimension and City required street width for Collector streets. 5. Landscape Design. As conditioned, the proposed landscape plan is consistent with the landscape guidelines of Specific Plan 99-036 in that the proposed plant list complies with the master plant list and accent treatments for the La Quinta Corporate Centre. 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 Site Development Permit 2000-669 for the reasons set forth in this Resolution, subject to the Conditions labeled Exhibit "A", attached hereto;. PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTEC at a regular meeting of the La Quinta City Planning Commission, held on the 1 Vh day of March, 2000, by the following vote, to wit: P:\PCRESsdp2000-669Paul3-14-2000.wpd Planning Commission Resolution 2000- Site Development Permit 2000-669 James R. Paul Industrial Building AYES: N0E'S: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: TOM KIRK, Chairman City of La Quinta, California ATTEST: JERRY HERMAN, Community Development Director City of La Quinta, California P:\PCRESsdp2000-669Paul3-14-2000.wpd PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2000-_ CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2000-669 JAMES R. PAUL INDUSTRIAL BUILDING MARCH 14, 2000 GENERAL The applicant agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of La Quinta (the "City"), its agents, officers and employees from any claim, action or proceeding to attack, set aside, void, or annul the approval of this 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 the issuance of a grading, construction or building permit, the applicant shall obtain permits and/or clearances from the following public agencies: • Fire Marshal • Public Works Department (Grading Permit, 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) The applicant is responsible for any requirements of the permits or clearances from those jurisdictions. If the requirements include approval of improvement plans, applicant shall furnish proof of said approvals prior to obtaining City approval of the plans. The applicant shall comply with applicable provisions of the City's NPDES stormwater discharge permit. For projects requiring project -specific NPDES construction permits, the applicant shall submit a copy of the CWQCB acknowledgment of the applicant's Notice of Intent prior to issuance of a grading or site construction permit. The applicant shall ensure that the required Storm Water Pollution Protection Plan is available for inspection at the project site. 3. This development shall be subject to the provisions of the Development Impact Fee Program in effect at the time of building permit issuance. PROPERTY RIGHTS 4. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the applicant shall confer easements and other property rights required of or necessary for construction or proper functioning of this development and the development proposed for the underlying specific plan. Conferred ': LESLIE.\papaSD'2000-669-PaulIndustrial3-14-2000wpd.wpd Printed ;March 9. 2000 Page 1 of 1 1 Planning Commission Resolution 2000- Conditions of Approvai - Recommended Site Development Permit 2000-669 James R. Paul Industrial Building 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. 5. Prior to Issuance of a grading permit, the applicant shall acquire easements and approvals as necessary for construction of this site and the specific improvements required herein. This requirement shall approvals from CVWD for installation of a drainage outfall into the Coachella Valley Storm Channel and construction of a bikeway along the embankment of the Channel. 6. The applicant shall grant public street right of way and utility easements in conformance with the City's General Plan, Municipal Code, applicable specific plans, and as required by the City Engineer. 7. Grants required of this development include: A. PUBLIC STREETS 1) Dune Palms Road - As required in the conditions of approval for the underlying Specific Plan 99-036 for the full frontage. 2) Industrial Road - 64-foot right of way plus a temporary easement for construction of a cul de sac at the westerly end. B. UTILITIES AND DRAINAGE 1) All easements necessary for the portion of the utility and drainage facilities Identified in the master drainage and utility plans for Specific Plan 99-036 which underlie or are to be used by this development. 8. Right of way geometry for knuckle turns and corner cut -backs shall conform with Riverside County Standard Drawings #801 and #805 respectively unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer. 9. Dedications shall include additional widths as necessary for dedicated right and left turn lanes, bus turnouts, and other features contained in the approved construction plans. 10. if the City Engineer determines that access rights to proposed street rights of way are necessary prior to development of this Industrial Building, the applicant shall grant the necessary rights of way within 60 days of written request by the City. 11. The applicant shall create perimeter setbacks along public rights of way as follows (listed setback depth is the average depth if meandering wall design is approved): A. Dune Palms Road - 20 feet ': I.F.SI,IF.ppcLpaSDP2000-669-PaulIndu%lrial3-14-2000wpd.wpd Printed March 9, 2000 Page 2 of 1 1 Planning Commission Resolution 2000- Conditions of Approval - Recommended Site Development Permit 2000-669 James R. Paul Industrial Building The setback requirement applies to all frontage 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 dedicate blanket easements for those purposes. 12. The applicant shall dedicate easements necessary -For placement of and access to utility lanes and structures. 13. The applicant shall vacate abutter's rights of access from this property to public streets and properties except access points allowed herein. 14. The applicant shall furnish proof of easements or written permission, as appropriate, from owners of any abutting properties on which grading, retaining wall construction, permanent slopes, or other encroachments are to occur. 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. 15. Improvement plans shall be prepared by or under the direct supervision of qualified engineers and landscape architects, as appropriate. Plans shall be submitted on 24" x 36" media in the categories of "Rough Grading," "Precise Grading," "Streets & Drainage," and "Landscaping." Precise grading plans shall have signature blocks for Community Development Director and the Building Official. All other plans shall have signature blocks for the City Engineer. Plans are not approved for construction until they are signed. "Streets and Drainage" plans shall normally include signals, sidewalks, bike paths, entry drives, gates, and parking lots. "Landscaping" plans shall normally include irrigation improvements, landscape lighting and entry monuments. "Precise Grading" plans shall normally Include perimeter walls. Plans for improvements not listed above shall be in formats approved by the City Engineer. 16. The City may maintain standard plans, details and/or construction notes for elements of construction. For a fee established by City resolution, the applicant may acquire standard plan and/or detail sheets from the City. 17. When final plans are approved by the City, the applicant shall furnish accurate AutoCad files of the complete, approved public improvement plans on storage media acceptable to the City Engineer. The files shall utilize standard AutoCad menu items so they may be fully retrieved into a basic AutoCad program. At the completion of construction and prior P: 1,ESI.IE,pccpaSDP2000-669-PaulIndustrial3-14-2000wpd.wpd Printed March 9. 2000 Page 3 of 1 1 Planning Commission Resolution 2000- Conditions of Approval - Recommended Site Development Permit 2000-669 James R. Paul Industrial Building to final acceptance of improvements, the applicant shall update the files to reflect as - constructed conditions. If the plans were not produced in AutoCad or a file format which can be converted to AutoCad, the City Engineer may accept raster -image files of the plans. IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT 18. Depending on the timing of development of this industrial building and the status of off -site improvements at that time, the applicant may be required to construct improvements, to construct additional improvements subject to reimbursement by others, to reimburse others who construct improvements that are obligations of this development, to secure the cost of the improvements for future construction by others, or a combination of these methods. In the event that any of the improvements required herein are constructed by the City, the Applicant shall, at the time of approval of a grading plan or building permit, reimburse the City for the cost of those improvements. 19. The applicant shall construct improvements and/or satisfy obligations, or furnish an executed, secured agreement to construct improvements and/or satisfy obligations required by these conditions prior to approval of a grading permit. For secured agreements, security provided, and the release thereof, shall conform with Chapter 13, LQMC. Improvements to be made or agreed to shall include removal of any existing structures or obstructions which are not part of the proposed improvements. 20. If improvements are secured, the applicant shall provide estimates of improvement costs for checking and approval by the City Engineer. Estimates shall comply with the schedule of unit costs adopted by City resolution or ordinance. For items not listed in the City's schedule, estimates shall meet the approval of the City Engineer. Estimates for improvements under the jurisdiction of other agencies shall be approved by those agencies. Security is not required for telephone, gas, or T.V. cable improvements. However. development -wide improvements shall not be agendized for final acceptance until the City receives confirmation from the telephone authority that the applicant has met all requirements for telephone service. 21. If the applicant fails to construct improvements or satisfy obligations in a timely manner or as specified in an approved phasing plan or in an improvement agreement, the City shall have the right to halt issuance of building permits or final building inspections, withhold other approvals related to the development of the project or call upon the surety to complete the improvements. GRADING P: I.F.SI.IFpccpaSDP2000-669-PaulIndustrial3-14-2000wpd.wpd Printed :March 9. 2000 Page 4 of I I Planning Commission Resolution 2000- Conditions of Approval - Recommended Site Development Permit 2000-669 James R. Paul Industrial Building 22. Thos development shall comply with Chapter 8.11 of the LQMC (Flood Hazard Regulations). If any portion of any proposed building lot in the development is or may be located within a flood hazard area as identified on the City's Flood Insurance Rate Maps, the development shall be graded to ensure that all floors and exterior fill (at the foundation) are above the level of the project (100-year) flood and building pads are compacted to 95% Proctor Density as required in Title 44 of the Code of Federal Regulations; Section 65.5(a j (6). Prior to issuance of building permits for lots which are so located, the applicant shall furnish certifications that the above conditions have been met. 23. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the applicant shall furnish a preliminary geotechnical ("soils") report and an approved grading plan prepared by a qualified engineer. The grading plan shall conform with the recommendations of the soils report and be certified as adequate by a soils engineer or engineering geologist. 24. Slopes shall not exceed 5:1 within public rights of way and 3:1 in landscape areas outside the right of way unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer. 25. Prior tc occupation of the project site for construction purposes, the applicant shall submit and receive approval of a fugitive dust control plan prepared in accordance with Chapter 6.16, LQMC. The Applicant shall furnish security, in a form acceptable to the city, in an amount sufficient to guarantee compliance with the provisions of the permit. 26. The applicant shall maintain graded, undeveloped land to prevent wind and water erosion of soils The land shall be planted with interim landscaping or provided with other erosion control measures approved by the Community Development and Public Works Departments. 27. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall provide building pad certifications stamped and signed by qualified engineers or surveyors. For each pad, the certification shall list the approved elevation, the actual elevation, the difference between the two, if any, and pad compaction. DRAINAGE 28. Stormwater handling shall conform with the approved hydrology and drainage plan for Specific Plan 99-036. Drainage structures and features identified in the plan which are located within public street rights of way to be improved as part of this development or which will be utilized by this development shall be installed prior to or concurrently with construction of this development. Nuisance water shall be disposed of in an approved method. 29. If the applicant proposes discharge of stormwater directly or indirectly to the Coachella Valley Stormwater Channel, the applicant shall indemnify the City from the costs of any sampling and testing of the development's drainage discharge which may be required under the City's NPDES Permit or other City- or area -wide pollution prevention program, P: LES11EF papaSDP2000-669-PaulIndustrial3-14-2000wpd.wpd Printed :March 9, 2000 Page 5 of l 1 Planning Commission Resolution 2000- Conditions of Approval - Recommended Site Development Permit 2000-669 James R. Paul Industrial Building and for any other obligations and/or expenses which may arise from such discharge. The indemnification shall be executed and furnished to the City prior to issuance of any grading, construction or building permit and shall be binding on all heirs, executors, administrators, assigns, and successors in interest in the land within this tentative map excepting therefrom those portions required to be dedicated or deeded for public use. The form of the indemnification shall be acceptable to the City Attorney. 30. The applicant shall comply with the requirements of CVWD for the lining of the Coachella Valley Stormwater Channel. UTILITIES 31. Utilities identified in the master utility plan for Specific Plan 99-036 which are located within public rights of way to be Improved with this development or which will be used by this development shall be installed prior to or concurrently with construction of this development. 32. The applicant shall obtain the approval of the City Engineer for the location of all utility lines within the right of way and all above -ground utility structures including, but not limited to, traffic signal cabinets, electrical vaults, water valves, and telephone stands, to ensure optimum placement for practical and aesthetic purposes. 33. Existing aerial lines within or adjacent to the proposed development and all proposed utilities shall be installed underground. Power lines exceeding 34.5 kv are exempt from this requirement. 34. Utilities shall be installed prior to overlying hardscape. For installation of utilities in existing, improved streets, the applicant shall comply with trench restoration requirements maintained or required by the City Engineer. The applicant shall provide certified reports of trench compaction for approval of the City Engineer. STREET AND TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS 35. The applicant shall install the following street improvements to conform with the General Plan street type noted in parentheses. (Public street improvements shall conform with the City's General Plan in effect at the time of construction.) A. Dune Palms Road (Secondary Arterial) - Construct half -width street improvement from Hwy. 111 to the north end of this development in accordance with the approved off -site street plan for Specific Plan 99-036 plus eight -foot sidewalk. B. Corporate Centre Drive- 40-foot travel width (between curb faces) plus 5-foot sidewalks and a temporary cul de sac. The applicant shall be responsible for and secure a fair share of the cost of a traffic signal at Dune Palms Road. P: 1,ESI.IE\pccpaSIDP2000-669-Paullndustrial3-14-2000wpd.wpd Printed :March 9. 2000 Page 6 of I 1 Planning Commission Resolution 2000- Conditions of Approval - Recommended Site Development Permit 2000-669 James R. Paul Industrial Building C. Bike Path - Construct a Class A Bike Path along the south embankment of the Whitewater Storm Channel (within the Channel right of way) from Dune Palms Road tc the west boundary of this property. D. Parking Lot - The on -site parking lot shall conform with the provisions of the LQMC, General Plan and Zoning Ordinance unless otherwise specified in the Specific Plan. The applicant shall realign the easterly driveway to be perpendicular with Corporate Centre Drive and align with the driveway proposed on the other side of the road. The applicant shall design the westerly driveway for easy adaptation to the anticipated conversion of Industrial Road from cul de sac to a through road. The location and nature of trash enclosures shall meet the approval of the City Engineer. Corner cutbacks, bus turnouts and other features contained in the approved construction plans may warrant additional street widths as determined by the City Engineer. 36. Improvements shall include appurtenances such as traffic control signs, markings and other devices, raised medians if required, street name signs, and sidewalks. Mid -block street lighting is not required. 37. The applicant may be required to extend improvements beyond development boundaries to ensure they safely integrate with existing improvements (e.g., grading; traffic control devices and transitions in alignment, elevation or dimensions of streets and sidewalks). 38. Improvements shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the LQMC, adopted standards, supplemental drawings and specifications, and as approved by the City Engineer. Improvement plans for streets, access gates and parking areas shall be stamped and signed by qualified engineers. 39. Knuckle turns and corner cut -backs shall conform with Riverside County Standard Drawings #801 and #805 respectively unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer. Cul de sacs shall conform with Riverside County Standard 800 (symmetric) or 800A (offset) with a 38-foot curb radius 40. The applicant shall design street pavement sections using Caltrans' design procedure (20- year life) and site -specific data for soil strength and anticipated traffic loading (including construction traffic). Minimum structural sections shall be as follows (or approved equivalents for alternate materials): Residential & Parking Areas 3.0" a.c./4.50" c.a.b. Collector 4.0"/5.00" Secondary Arterial 4.0"/6.00" Primary Arterial 4.5/6.00" P:,.I.F.S1.1E\peepaSDP200C-669-Paullndustrial3-14-2000wpd.wpd Printed March 9, 2000 Page 7 of l 1 Planning Commission Resolution 2000- Conditions of Approval - Recommended Site Development Permit 2000-669 James R. Paul Industrial Building Major Arterial 5.5"/6.50" 41. 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. 42. The City will conduct a final inspection of the industrial building only after Industrial Road is complete. The improvements shall include required traffic control devices, pavement markings, street name signs and sidewalks. 43. General access points and turning movements of traffic are limited to those locations shown on the preliminary site plan accompanying the permit application except as approved or required by the City Engineer. LANDSCAPING 44. The applicant shall provide landscaping in required setbacks. 45. Landscape and irrigation plans for landscaped lots and setbacks, medians, and retention basins shall be signed and stamped by a licensed landscape architect. The applicant shall submit plans for approval by the Community Development Department prior to plan checking by the Public Works Department. When plan checking is complete, the applicant shall obtain the signatures of CVWD and the Riverside County Agricultural Commissioner prior to submitting for signature by the City Engineer. Plans are not approved for construction until signed by the City Engineer. 46. Landscape areas shall have permanent irrigation improvements meeting the requirements of the City Engineer. Use of lawn shall be minimized with no lawn or spray irrigation within 18 inches of curbs along public streets. 47. The landscaping plan shall indicate a dense planting of yellow (Japanese) oleander (5 gal., 10-inches on -center), and ten (10) Australian willow trees (24-inch box size) evenly spaced and each with an enlarged planting curb, along the north property line in the proposed planter. 48. Final landscape plans shall be submitted for review by the Community Development Department prior to issuance of any grading permit for this project. The plans shall state minimum 10-foot tall tree sizes (1.5-inch to 2-inch caliper measured 6-inches from ground level). P:�LESLIE\pccpaSDP200C-669-PaulIndustriaU-14-2000wpd.wpd Printed March 9. 2000 Page 8 of l 1 Planning Commission Resolution 2000- Conditions of Approval - Recommended Site Development Permit 2000-669 James R Paul Industrial Building PUBLIC SERVICES 49. The applicant shall provide public transit improvements as required by Sunline Transit and approved by the City Engineer. QUALITY ASSURANCE 50. The applicant shall employ construction quality -assurance measures which meet the approval of the City Engineer. 51. The applicant shall employ or retain qualified civil engineers, geotechnical engineers, surveyors, or other appropriate professionals to provide sufficient construction supervision to be able to furnish and sign accurate record drawings. 52. The applicant shall arrange and bear the cost of measurement, sampling and testing procedures not included in the City's inspection program but required by the City as evidence that construction materials and methods comply with plans, specifications and applicable regulations. 53. Upon completion of construction, the applicant shall furnish the City reproducible record drawings of all improvement plans which were signed by the City. Each sheet shall be clearly marked "Record Drawings," "As -Built" or "As -Constructed" and shall be stamped and signed by the engineer or surveyor certifying to the accuracy of the drawings. The applicant shall revise the CAD or raster -image files previously submitted to the City to reflect as -constructed conditions. MAINTENANCE 54. The applicant shall make provisions for continuous, perpetual maintenance of all on -site improvements, perimeter landscaping, access drives, and sidewalks. The applicant shall maintain required public improvements until expressly released from this responsibility by the appropriate public agency. FEES AND DEPOSITS 55. The applicant shall pay the City's established fees for plan checking and construction inspection. Fee amounts shall be those in effect when the applicant makes application for plan checking and permits. FIRE DEPARTMENT Conditions are subject to change with adoption of new codes, ordinances, laws, or when building permits are not obtained within twelve (12) months. Final conditions will be addressed when architectural building plans are reviewed. A plan check fee must be paid to the Fire Department at the time building plans are submitted. All questions regarding the meaning of the P: LESI.IE\pccpaSI)P2000-669-Paullndu%trial3-14-2000wpd.wpd Printed ;March 9. 2000 Page 9 of I I Plarning Commission Resolution 2000- Conditions of Approval - Recommended Site Development Permit 2000-669 James R. Paul Industrial Building Fire Department conditions should be referred to the Fire Department Planning & Engineering staff at (760) 863-8886. 55. Provide or show there exists a water system capable of delivering 2,750 gpm for a 4 hour duration at 20 psi residual operating pressure which must be available before any combustible material is placed on the job site. 56. A combination of on -site and off -site Super wet barrel fire hydrants (6" x 4" x 2'/2 x 2'/2") will be located not less than 25' or more than 165' from any portion of the buildings as measured along approved vehicular travel ways. The required fire flow shall be available from any adjacent hydrant(s) in the system. (This building will require 2 additional hydrants along with those currently shown.) 57. Blue retro-reflective pavement markers shall be mounted on private streets, public streets and driveways to indicate location of fire hydrants. Prior to installation, placement of markers must be approved by the Riverside County Fire Department. 58. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, applicant/developer shall furnish one blue line copy of the water system plans to the Fire Department for review. Plans shall conform to the fire hydrant types, location and spacing, and the system shall meet the fire flow requirements. Plans must be signed by a registered Civil Engineer and the local water company with the following certification: "I certify that the design of the water system is iin accordance with the requirements prescribed by the Riverside County Fire Department". 59. The required water system including fire hydrants shall be installed and operational prior to the start of construction. 60. The minimum dimensions for fire apparatus access road entering and exiting this project shall have clearance of not less than 13 feet 6 inches. Parking is permitted on one side of roadways with a minimum width of 28 feet. Parking is permitted on both sides of roadways with a minimum width of 36 feet. 61. Install a complete fire sprinkler system per NFPA 13. The post indicator valve and fire department connection shall be located to the front within 50' of a hydrant, and a minimum of 25' from the building. 62. If the building is used for high piled/track storage, the building construction and fire sprinkler system must meet NFPA 231 C and Article 81 if the 1997 UFC. 63. Install a supervised water flow fire alarm system as required by the UBC/Riverside County Fire Department and National Fire Protection Association Standard 72. ': 1.1-;S1.I}.,,pcepaSI)P2000-669-PaulIndustrial3-14-2000wpd.wpd Printed %larch 9, 2000 Page 10 of 11 Planning Commission Resolution 2000- Conditions of Approval - Recommended Site Development Permit 2000-669 James R. Paul Industrial Building 64. All fire sprinkler systems, fixed fire suppression systems and alarm plans must be submitted separately for approval prior to construction. Subcontractors should contact the Planning & Engineering office for submittal requirements. 65. Prior to final inspection of any building, the applicant shall prepare and submit to the Fire Department for approval, a site plan designating required fir lanes with appropriate lane painting and/or signs. 66. Install Knox Key Lock boxes, Models 4400, 3200, or 1300, mounted per recommended standard of the Knox Company, Plans must be submitted to the Fire Department for approval of mounting location/position and operating standards. Special forms are available from this office for the ordering of the Key Switch, this form must be authorized and signed by this office for the correctly coded system to be purchased. 67. If the facility requires Hazardous Materials Reporting (Material Safety Data sheets) the Knox Haz Mat Data and Key Storage Cabinet, Model 1220 or 1300 with tamper switches shall be used. MISCELLANEOUS 68. All public agency letters received for this case are made part of the case file documents for plan checking processes. 69. Prior to issuance of building permits, a final exterior lighting plan shall be submitted to the Community Development Department, that includes specific details of the fixtures for the landscape lighting, and building -mounted security lighting for approval. 70. Prior to issuance of building permits, the final exterior lighting plan shall be revised and submitted to the Community Development Department, indicating exterior pole -mounted lighting consisting of one-piece die cast aluminum luminaire housing with metal halide lamps, and flat or recessed lenses mounted to 18-foot high poles by extruded aluminum arms with a standard Dark Bronze baked -on polyester paint finish for approval. LES1.1E.\pccpaSDP2000-669-Paullndustrial3-14-2000wpd.wpd Printed March 9, 2000 Page l l of I 1 ATTAC`.HMFNT 1 ATTACHMENT 4 Architectural & Landscape Review Committee Minutes March 1, 2000 10. Committee Member Cunningham stated the Center was designed to create a "Village" atmosphere. He likes the trellis because it opens it an is in keeping with the Center. The only issue he does not want to p, is the storefront. The windows and front application should be th same as the remainder of the Center. 11. Committee Member Bobbitt stated he didn't dislike e building and he too likes the trellis treatment. As far as the signs, the enter does have buildings with wall signs as well. His recommendat' n would be to approve the building with staff s recommendations wi e deletion of the mansard roof and tile for the south elevation. He as ed if there was anyway to get the tower element without the full mans d roof. Mr. Geiser stated it will look like you are just trying to add tile. ommittee Member Bobbitt asked if the building would have the popout ound the windows. Mr. Geiser stated they will be the same as the exist' g the popouts on the Center. 12. There being no further d' cussion, it was moved and seconded by Cornmittee Members Cunningh obbitt to adopt Minute Motion 2000-005 recommending app val of Site Development Permit 2000-667, subject to conditions as am ded. a. Con ' ions 3.A.: deleted. b. Co dition 3.D.: Storefront windows and doors shall use brown wood es or similar composite materials. C. Condit] on 4: Materials, colors, and stucco finish shall match those used n the multi -tenant portion of the Center. approved. B. Site Development Permit 2000-669; a request of the James R. Paul for approval of architectural and lan6scaping plans for a multi -tenant industrial/office building located at the northwest corner of Dune Palms Road and Corporate Center Drive within La Quinta Corporate Center Specific Plan. 1. Associate Planner Leslie Mouriquand presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. 2. Committee Member Cunningham asked Mr. Bob Ricciardi, architect for the project, for his presentation. Mr. Ricciardi stated that due to the Specific Plan requirements the buildings are not the typical industrial style. However, they did need to accommodate the cost element therefore, the southwest look was selected with as much storefront glass as possible. They are using wood beam lintels and smaller windows to create the southwest look. With the landscaping they are trying to meet the Specific Plan requirements. CAMy Documents\WPDOCS\ALRC 3-1-OO.wpd 4 Architectural & Landscape Review Committee Minutes March 1, 2000 3. Committee Member Bobbitt questioned why some of the trees on the original plans are not on the revised plan for the elevation that faces the High School. Mr. Ricciardi stated the trees will be there and were overlooked on the revised plan. Committee Member Bobbitt stated that as you travel south on Dune Palms Road you will see the flat rear wall and this is why the trees are so important for screening. 4. Committee Member Cunningham stated his biggest concern was the landscaping on the back wall. A second issue would be to have the trash enclosure at the northeast corner moved more toward the center of the; project rather than next to Dune Palms Road. There needs to be some type of landscaping statement at the corner of the site rather than a trash enclosure. Mr. Ricciardi stated they tried to place the trash enclosure out of the; way of the trucks that would be traveling through this area and keep them close enough ,for the tenants to walk to them. 5. Committee Member Bobbitt asked if the air conditioning units would be placed on the roof. Mr. Ricciardi stated they would be on the roof and should not be visible from the street. 6. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Bobbitt/Cunningham to adopt Minute Motion 2000-006 approving Site Development Permit 99-669, as submitted. Unanimously approved. a. The trash enclosure area at the northeast corner of the site, shall be moved over 30+ feet west so as not to be seen from the Dune Palms Road. VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL: None V. COMMITTEE MEMBER ITEMS: None VI. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Cunningham/Bobbitt to adjourn this regular meeting of the Architectural and Landscaping Review Committee to the next regular meeting to be held on March 1, 2000. This meeting was adjourned at 11:23 a.m. on March 1, 2000. Respectfully submitted, BETTY J. SAWYER, Executive Secretary City of La Quinta, California C:\My Documents\WPDOCS\ALRC 3-1-OO.wpd PH #C PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT DATE: MARCH 14, 2000 REQUEST: AMENDMENT TO SECTION 9.50.20 OF THE ZONING CODE - HEIGHT LIMITS AND SETBACKS NEAR IMAGE CORRIDORS LOCATION: CITY WIDE Section 9.50.20 of the Zoning Code, Height Limits and Setbacks near Image Corridors, requires any single family residences, abutting General Plan designated Primary, Secondary and Agrarian Image Corridors, not to exceed twenty-two (22) feet in height, with a twenty-five (25) foot rear or side yard setback. Staff is requesting modification of this requirement for existing recorded lots by reducing the twenty-five (25) foot side yard setback to five (5) feet with the building height limited to ten (10) feet. Plus, beyond the ten foot (10) building height the roof may be constructed so that for every horizontal foot the roof can go up one vertical foot to the maximum height permitted in the Zoning District, or as required by this policy whichever is more restrictive. Staff recommends reduced development standards for existing lots because under a worst case scenario a property owner would only have a thirty (30) foot wide building area on a minimum 7,200 square foot lot, with a minimum 60 foot frontage. This potential impact was discovered during the construction of two houses adjacent to an Image Corridor with only a five (5) foot side yard setback where twenty-five (25) feet is currently required. The error was not realized until the foundation was poured and framing completed. Except for these existing lots, all new lots within subdivisions, since the 1996 Zoning Code revision update, comply with the twenty-five (25) foot side and rear yard setback requirements when adjacent to General Plan designated Image Corridors. RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Planning Commission Resolution 2000-_, Zoning Code Amendment 2000-065, recommending the modification to Section 9.50.020 modifying the side yard setbacks for existing lots adjacent to Image Corridors, as recommended. Respectfully submitted, CHRISTINE DI IORIO' Planning Manager CAMy Documents\WPDOCS\PC stfrpt 7.OA building height.wpd PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2000- RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL REVISIONS TO THE LA QUINTA MUNICIPAL AND CHARTER CODE SECTION 9.50.020 HEIGHT LIMITS AND SETBACKS NEAR IMAGE CORRIDORS CASE NO.: ZOA 2000-065 CITY OF LA QUINTA WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California did on the 14th day of March, 2000, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider revision to the Zoning Regulations in the City of La Quinta; and, WHEREAS, said request has complied with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 (as amended), and adopted by City Council Resolution 83-68, in that the Community Development Director has determined that the project could not have any significant adverse effect on the physical environment; therefore, the project is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3); and, WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony and arguments, if any, of all interested persons desiring to be heard, said Planning Commission did find the following facts, findings, and reasons to justify the recommendation for approval of said Zoning Ordinance Amendment. The proposed Amendment will not adversely affect the planned development of the City as specified by the General Plan for the City of La Quinta because the regulations provide requirements which work in concert with and enhance the community. 2. The proposed Amendment would not be detrimental to the health, safety, and welfare of the City because the regulations will enhance the community. 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 correct and constitute the findings of the Commission in this case. 2. That it does hereby recommend to the City Council approval of Zoning Ordinance Amendment 2000-065 for the reasons set forth in this Resolution and as noted in Exhibit "A". CAMy Documents\WPDOCSTC Reso Image Corridor height limits.wpd PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta Planning Commission, held on this 14th day of March, 2000, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: TOM KIRK, Chairman City of La Quinta, California ATTEST: JERRY HERMAN Community Development Director City of La Quinta, California CAMy Documents\WPDOCS\PC Reso Image Corrider height limits.wpd Planning Commission Resolution 2000-004 Zoning Code Amendment 2000-065 EXHIBIT "A" CHAPTER 9.550: RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS Sections: 9.50.010 Mobile Home Park Development Standards ...... 50-1 9.50.020 Height Limits Near Arterial Highways .......... 50-1 9.50.030 Table of Development Standards ............. 50-1 9.50.040 Illustration of Development Standards ......... 50-4 9.50.050 Maximum Building Height .................. 50-8 9.50.060 Architectural Projections ................... 50-8 9.50.070 Irregular Lots .......................... 50-9 9.50.080 Setbacks from Surface Easements ........... 50-10 9.50.090 RC Zone District ....................... 50-10 9.50.010 Mobile Home Park Development Standards. Mobile home parks shall conform to the following standards: A. Minimum 30 percent common open area; B. Landscaped Perimeter setbacks for structures: minimum 20 feet at any point and minimum 25 feet average over the entire perimeter; C Perimeter setbacks shall not count toward the common open area requirement or vice versa. 9.50.020 Height Limits and Setbacks Near Image Corridors. In order to facilitate noise screening for residents and preserve visual openness, it is necessary to limit building heights for residential development. Therefore, notwithstanding the height standards set forth elsewhere in this Code, additional height limitations shall apply to buildings within 150 feet of the edge of right-of-way of the following General Plan -designated Image Corridors: • Primary, Secondary, & Agrarian Image Corridors: All buildings limited to one story or 22 feet. Rear andsideyard setbacks for residential units abutting the Image Corridors shall be a minimum of 25-feet, to- thesideyard. The RVL Development Standard shall be required as specified in Section 9.30.020. For existing lots, prior to the 1996 Zoning Ordinance Update, the side yard setback shall be five (5) feet with the building height limited to ten feet. Plus, beyond the ten foot building height, the roof may be constructed so that every horizontal foot the roof can go up, one vertical foot to the maximum height permitted in the Zoning District or as required by this policy, whichever is more restrictive. CAMy Documents\WPDOCS\PC Reso Image Corridor height limits.wpd B I #A PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT DATE: MARCH 14, 2000 CASE NO.: TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 2000-244 AND MINOR USE PERMIT 2000-195 APPLICANT: CHRIS CLARK FOR THE AUTO CENTRE AT LA QUINTA REQUEST: APPROVAL TO HOLD A GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION ON MARCH 24-26, 20000 LOCATION: WITHIN THE AUTO CENTRE AT LA QUINTA, ON AND SOUTH OF AUTO CENTRE DRIVE, BETWEEN AUTO CENTRE WAY SOUTH AND LA QUINTA DRIVE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATION: THE LA QUINTA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT HAS DETERMINED THIS APPLICATION IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15304, CLASS 4, OF THE GUIDELINES FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT IN THAT IT IS A TEMPORARY EVENT CONSISTING PRIMARILY OF A CARNIVAL. THEREFORE, NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION IS NECESSARY. GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: M/RC (MIXED REGIONAL COMMERCIAL WITH A NOW RESIDENTIAL OVERLAY) ZONING: CR (REGIONAL COMMERCIAL WITH A NON-RESIDENTIAL OVERLAY) BACKGROUND: The Auto Centre at La Quinta is having their grand opening celebration between March 24 and 26, 2000, on a portion of the auto center project south of Auto Centre Drive, between Auto Centre Way South and La Quinta Centre Drive (Attachment 1). The event will run 5-10 p.m. on the 241h, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. on the 25th, and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on the 26' , and is anticipated to attract a total of 10,000 to 15,000 people. Because over 300 people are expected to attend, this application has been forwarded to the Planning Commission for approval. pAstan\pc rpt tup 2000-244 mup 2000-195.wpd REQUEST: Temporary Use Permit The celebration will include eight large adult amusement rides and six kiddie rides, as well as 10 carnival games and two concession areas. One of the concession areas will be operated by and benefit the Boys and Girls Club, with the carnival games operated by and benefitting the La Quinta High School Foundation. The area is vacant and has been graded for future Auto Centre development. A letter has been submitted describing the grant opening celebration (Attachment 2). A temporary parking lot with portable light towers will be provided on the south part of the site, with parking for approximately 500 cars. Ingress and egress will be provided to Auto Centre Way South and La Quinta Centre Drive. Riverside County Explorers will provide parking supervision in the lot. The carnival area will be north of the parking lot with the large rides placed on the paved portion of Auto Centre Drive. The generator for the rides will be placed on the north side of the street. The balance of the amusement rides, games, concessions, and restrooms will be on the dirt area to the south. Waste Management will provide portable restrooms and trash receptacles for use during the event. Riverside County Sheriffs Deputies will provide security duriing the evening hours and supervise the Explorers. Water trucks will be on -site six hours on Friday and 10 hours each on Friday and Saturday to ensure dust control in the parking lot area. Proposed are five 4'x5' signs and five 2'x3' signs. The 4'x5' signs will read "Auto Centre at La Quinta Grand Opening Celebration" while the 2'x3' signs will read "Parking". All signs will have arrows directing traffic to the event and parking area. The larger signs will be adjacent to Highway 111, La Quinta Centre Drive, and ,Adams Street, will the smaller parking signs adjacent to the carnival area and parking area. Minor Use Permit The applicants propose to use Skytrackers searchlights on Friday and Saturday nights from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. adjacent to the event area. STATEMENT OF MANDATORY FINDINGS: The findings to approve the Temporary Use Permit can be made and require that the event is in compliance with Zoning Code Section 9.210.050 (Temporary Use Permits) requirements. The findings and compliance are as follows: pAstan\pc rpt tup 2000-244 mup 2000-195.wpd 1. The event will not be detrimental to the health, safety, and welfare of the City in that all necessary permits are being obtained, and safety and security provisions are to be implemented. 2. The site is sufficient in size for the carnival, parking, associated uses, and the number of people anticipated at any one time,. 3. Approximately 500 parking spaces are being provided, which will be sufficient to handle the anticipated number of people present at any one time. 4. Food service operations, including permits from the Riverside County Health Department, medical facilities, solid waste disposal methods, and potable water service are being provided from the appropriate agencies. 5. The event will comply with all requirements of the Riverside County Fire Marshal. 6. The applicant has contracted with the Riverside County Sheriffs Departrnent to provide security. 7. The public streets surrounding the event are adequate to accommodate anticipated traffic without disrupting local traffic in the area. The necessary findings to approve the Minor Use Permit can be made and are that it is in compliance with Zoning Code Section 9.210.030 (Minor Use Permits) requirements. The findings and compliance are as follows: 1. The use of searchlights for this event is consistent with the General Plan in that it is a use permitted in commercially zoned areas with the requested permits. 2. The use of searchlights for this event is consistent with the provisions of the Zoning Code with the approval of this Minor Use Permit. 3. This use of searchlights for this event is categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15304, Class 4, of the Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act in that it is a temporary event consisting primarily of a carnival, and therefore, no further documentation is necessary. 4. The use of searchlights for this event will not be detrimental to the health, safety, and welfare of the City in that all necessary permits are being obtained, and safety and security provisions are to be implemented. pAstan\pc rpt tup 2000-244 mup 2000-195.wpd RECOMMENDATION: 1.) Adopt Minute Motion 2000- , approving Temporary Use Permit 2000-244, subject to the attached findings and conditions. 2.) Adopt Minute Motion 2000- , approving Minor Use Permit 2000-195, subject to the attached findings and conditions. Attachments: 1. Location Map 2. Letter describing grand opening celebration 3. Event exhibits Prepared by: Stan B. Sawa, Principal Planner Submitted by: Chn tine di lorio, Nanning Manager pAstan\pc rpt tup 2000-244 mup 2000-195.wpd MINUTE MOTION 2000- FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 2000-244 CHRIS CLARK FOR THE CENTRE AT LA QUINTA MARCH 14, 2000 FINDINGS: 1. The event will not be detrimental to the health, safety, and welfare of the City in that all necessary permits are being obtained, and safety and security provisions are to be implemented with the revision to comply with sign limits. 2. The site is sufficient in size for the number of people anticipated at any one time, carnival, parking, and associated uses. 3. Approximately 500 parking spaces are being provided, which will be sufficient to handle the anticipated number of people present at any one time. 4. Food service operations, including permits from the Riverside County Health Department, medical facilities, solid waste disposal methods, and potable water service are being provided from the appropriate agencies. 5. The event will comply with all requirements of the Riverside County Fire Marshal. 6. The applicant has contracted with the Riverside County Sheriffs Department to provide security. 7. The public streets surrounding the event are adequate to accommodate anticipated traffic without disrupting local traffic in the area. GENERAL CONDITIONS: 1. This approval is for a Grand Opening Celebration to be held March 24-26, 2000, south of Auto Centre Drive, between Auto Centre Way South and La Quinta Centre Drive, within The Centre at La Quinta. 2. This permit includes set-up on March 22 and clean-up by March 28, 2000. 3. The City reserves the right to attach additional conditions of approval to this permit prior to or during the event should they be warranted for public safety, health, or welfare. pAstan\pc coa tup 2000-244.wpd MINUTE MOTION 2000- CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 2000-244 CHRIS CLARK FOR THE AUTO CENTRE AT LA QUINTA MARCH 14, 2000 4. By holding the above noted Grand Opening Celebration, the applicant agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of La Quinta in the event of any legal claim or litigation arising out of the City's approval of this event. The City of La Quinta shall have the right to select its defense counsel in its sole discretion. 5. All outdoor lighting shall shielded and directed away from residences and the surrounding streets. 6. Music and other amplified noise shall be kept at a level in conformance with Zoning Code Section 9.100.210 (Noise Control), which does not disturb the surrounding residents. 7. Trash receptacles shall be provided as needed. All trash and other debris shall be cleared off the site upon conclusion of the event. 8. Parking attendants shall be provided in all parking lots to insure that their use is organized in a fashion that provide maximum use and safety. 9. Security during all hours of operation, including Sheriff's deputies during evening hours shall be provided on -site. 10. Applicant shall comply with all applicable control measures as set forth in the approved FDCP 2000-81 (for the Auto Centre at La Quinta), which shall include the following additional measures: A. Track -out and other accumulations of soil material(s) shall not be permitted to accumulate onto any pavement adjacent to the: areas proposed to accommodate event traffic/parking. Any track -out or other accumulation of soil material(s) onto paved areas shall be wet -swept or water flushed (no dry -sweep methods permitted), and roadways shall be kept damp until all event traffic clears the site area. B. Previously graded but inactive areas surrounding the event site shall be watered or otherwise stabilized prior to starting times and during the event. This is intended to reduce dust immediately around the site during event hours. C. All unimproved (unpaved) roadways and parking areas to be used in conjunction with this event shall be adequately prepared (stabilized and/or compacted) and maintained so as to create a hardened travel :surface p:\stan\pc coa tup 2000-244.wpd MINUTE MOTION 2000- CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 2000-244 CHRIS CLARK FOR THE AUTO CENTRE AT LA QUINTA MARCH 14, 2000 which will minimize dust during use by vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Preparatory work shall be completed and ready for use in time for pre - inspection of the event premises. 11. Generators Shall have fuel tanks with adequate capacity to permit uninterrupted operation during normal operating hours. Refueling shall be conducted only when the equipment it powers is not in use. 12. Generators shall be isolated from contact with the public by either physical guards, fencing, or an enclosure. 13. Generators shall be provided with a minimum of one fire extinguisher with a rating of not less than 2-A:10-B:C. 14. Fire extinguishers shall be located with a maximum travel distance not exceeding 75 feet from rides and concessions. 15. Concession stands utilized for cooking shall have a minimum of 10 feet of clearance on two sides and shall not be located within 10 feet of amusement rides or devices. A 40-B:C rated fire extinguisher shall be provided where deep fryers are used. The Following Conditions Shall Be Complied with by March 20, 2000: 16. A notice shall be given to the existing property owners in Lake La Quinta informing them of the upcoming Grand Opening Celebration. A copy of the written notice shall be given to the Community Development Department. 17. The applicant shall provide a Certificate of Liability Insurance in the minimum amount of $1,000,000 with the City of La Quinta named as co-insured -for the duration of the event and this permit. 18. Commercial food and beverage vendors shall obtain a permit from the Riverside County Health Department and City Business License Department. 19. The applicant shall apply to the Building and Safety Department for a special inspection to be conducted on the day of the event, prior to the opening and pay the required license fee of $780.00. 20. The applicant shall obtain approval of a circulation plan from the Public Works Department. p:\stan\pc coa tup 2000-244.wpd MINUTE MOTION 2000- FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED MINOR USE PERMIT 2000-195 CHRIS CLARK FOR THE CENTRE AT LA QUINTA MARCH 14, 2000 FINDINGS: 1 . The use of searchlights for this event is consistent with the General Plan in that it is a use permitted in commercially zoned areas with the requested permits. 2. The use of searchlights for this event is consistent with the provisions of the Zoning Code with the approval of this Minor Use Permit. 3. This use of searchlights for this event is categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15304, Class 4, of the Guidelines for Implementation of the Ca6ifornia Environmental Quality Act in that it is a temporary event consisting primarily of a carnival, and therefore, no further documentation is necessary. 4. The use of searchlights for this event will not be detrimental to the health, safety, and welfare of the City in that all necessary permits are being obtained, and safety and security provisions are to be implemented. GENERAL CONDITIONS: 1. This approval is for a Grand Opening Celebration to be held March 24-26, 2000, south of Auto Centre Drive, between Auto Centre Way South and La Quinta Centre Drive, within The Centre at La Quinta. 2. This permit includes set-up on March 22 and clean-up by March 28, 2000. 3. The City reserves the right to attach additional conditions of approval to this permit prior to or during the event should they be warranted for public safety, health, or welfare. 4. By holding the above noted Grand Opening Celebration, the applicant agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of La Quinta in the event of any legal claim or litigation arising out of the City's approval of this event. The City of La Quinta shall have the right to select its defense counsel in its sole discretion. 5. All outdoor lighting shall shielded and directed away from residences and the surrounding streets. pAstan\pc coa mup 2000-195.wpd MINUTE MOTION 2000- CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED MINOR USE PERMIT 2000-195 CHRIS CLARK FOR THE AUTO CENTRE AT LA QUINTA MARCH 14, 2000 6. Music and other amplified noise shall be kept at a level in conformance with Zoning Code Section 9.100.210 (Noise Control), which does not disturb the surrounding residents. 7. Trash receptacles shall be provided as needed. All trash and other debris shall be cleared off the site upon conclusion of the event. 8. Parking attendants shall be provided in all parking lots to insure that their use is organized in a fashion that provide maximum use and safety. 9. Security during all hours of operation, including Sheriff's deputies during evening hours shall be provided on -site. 10. Applicant shall comply with all applicable control measures as set forth in the approved FDCP 2000-81 (for the Auto Centre at La Quinta), which shall include the following additional measures: A. Track -out and other accumulations of soil material(s) shall not be permitted to accumulate onto any pavement adjacent to the areas proposed to accommodate event traffic/parking. Any track -out or other accumulation of soil material(s) onto paved areas shall be wet -swept or water flushed (no dry -sweep methods permitted), and roadways shall be kept damp until all event traffic clears the site area. B. Previously graded but inactive areas surrounding the event site shall be watered or otherwise stabilized prior to starting times and during the event. This is intended to reduce dust immediately around the site during event hours. C. All unimproved (unpaved) roadways and parking areas to be used in conjunction with this event shall be adequately prepared (stabilized and/or compacted) and maintained so as to create a hardened travel surface which will minimize dust during use by vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Preparatory work shall be completed and ready for use in time for pre - inspection of the event premises. 11. Generators Shall have fuel tanks with adequate capacity to permit uninterrupted operation during normal operating hours. Refueling shall be conducted only when the equipment it powers is not in use. 12. Generators shall be isolated from contact with the public by either physical guards, fencing, or an enclosure. p:\stan\pc coa mup 2000-195.wpd MINUTE MOTION 2000- CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED MINOR USE PERMIT 2000-195 CHRIS CLARK FOR THE AUTO CENTRE AT LA QUINTA MARCH 14, 2000 13. Generators shall be provided with a minimum of one fire extinguisher with a rating of not less than 2-A:10-13:C. 14. Fire extinguishers shall be located with a maximum travel distance not exceeding 75 feet from rides and concessions. 15. Concession stands utilized for cooking shall have a minimum of 10 feet of clearance on two sides and shall not be located within 10 feet of amusement rides or devices. A 40-B:C rated fire extinguisher shall be provided where deep fryers are used. The Following Conditions Shall Be Complied with by March 20, 2000 16. A notice shall be given to the existing property owners in Lake La Quinta informing them of the upcoming Grand Opening Celebration. A copy of the written notice shall be given to the Community Development Department. 17. The applicant shall provide a Certificate of Liability Insurance in the minimum amount of $1,000,000 with the City of La Quinta named as co-insured for the duration of the event and this permit. 18. Commercial food and beverage vendors shall obtain a permit from the Riverside County Health Department and City Business License Department. 19. The applicant shall apply to the Building and Safety Department for a special inspection to be conducted on the day of the event, prior to the opening and pay the required license fee of $780.00. 20. The applicant shall obtain approval of a circulation plan from the Public Works Department. 21. Skytrackers searchlights may be used on Friday and Saturday nights from 7:00 - 9:00 P.M. p:\stan\pc coa mup 2000-195.wpd TTACHMENT 1 w CASE MAP CASE No. TU P 2000-244 MUP 2000-195 Fn PUU ORTH SCALE: NTS lb AW KVNER / G SELL A D V E S I N G EVENT NARRATIVE ATTACHMENT 2 GRAND OPENING: AUTO CENTRE AT LA QUINTA Submitted to the City of La Quinta February 23, 2000 What: Grand Opening Carnival for the Auto Centre at La Quinta <Q, 1n When: Friday; March 24; 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. (5 hours) Saturday; March 25;10: 00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. (12 hours) CY N Sunday; March 26; 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (8 hours) Where: The Auto Centre at La Quinta corn' Organized By: Scott Kiner & Andrea Carter; Kiner Goodsell Advertising Chris Clarke; Stanko Development Co. Dave Stark; Auto Centre at La Quinta Expected Attendance: 10,000-15,000 Parking: Parking for the event will be set up in the vacant parcel behind the Auto Centre (owned by Chris Clarke, developer of the Auto Centre project). The parcel has been graded. Dan Jacobsson will operate the water truck for the event to keep the land compacted and control dust (see attached memo) in accordance with the PM10 Plan for the Auto Centre's grading permit. Also attached, you'll find a parking diagram illustrating how the lot will be configured for parking. Dan Jacobsson's crew will provide the equipment and services necessary to set up the parking lot according to the attached diagram. The lot will park roughly 500 cars at any one given time -- which is ample per our estimation of 1,000 guests during any one given time (most will arrive at least two per vehicle, if not more). The lot will be lit for safety by four portable light towers (rentals from Tops N Barricades, see attached contract and diagram illustrating where lights will be positioned in parking area). 73.101 Hwy. 111, Suite 4 Palm Desert, California 92260 760-773-0290 fox 760-773.1750 Parking Attendants: The Riverside County Explorers have been secured to assist with parking during event. There will be roughly 10 Explorers directing traffic and assisting with security under the direction and supervision of a deputy sheriff. The Explorers will be strategically placed at each entrance and throughout the parking area to ensure a steady flow- of traffic. Rides: The carnival will include eight large adult rides and six kiddie rides -- as well as 10 carnival games and two concession areas. One of the concessions will be run by the carnival operator, and the other will be a :Fundraiser for the Boys and Girls Club. The Boys and Girls Club will only serve prepackaged goods (such as cans of soda, candy, pre -packed ice-cream treats, etc.) so as to comply with the Health Department code. The carnival games will be operated by La Quinta High School students as a fundraiser for the La Quinta High School Foundation. There will be no rides that require stakes to be driven into the pavement, therefore there will be no damage to the road where the rides will be positioned. See the attached document detailing the electrical (generator) specifications that will be used to operate the rides. The generators will all be supplied by the carnival operator. Also attached, you will find a diagram illustrating exactly where the rides, games and concession stands will be positioned. Insurance: The event will be covered under developer Chris Clarke's insurance; United Capital Insurance Co.; Policy # GLA1253408. The carnival operator also has insurance that will cover his equipment and services. Lighting: During the evening hours, the carnival area will be brightly lit by the ride lights, and as mentioned previously, four parking light towers will light the parcel sectioned for parking. The lights are self-contained and use generators provided by Tops N Barricades. We will also be using Skytrackers on Friday and Saturday nights from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. After conducting research, we've learned we do not need to contact the FAA regarding the use of these search lights. Signage: We will have ten signs throughout the event -- five 4' x 5' signs, and five 2' x 3' signs. The 4' x 5' signs will read: "Auto Centre at La Quinta Grand Opening Celebration"; and the 2' x 3' signs will read "Parking". All signs will have large arrows directing people into the event and directly to the parking area. See attached diagram displaying sign locations. Security: Four deputy sheriffs have been contracted for the evening hours of the event, from 6:00-10:00 p.m. on both Friday and Saturday nights, :March 24th & 25th. In addition, a deputy sheriff will be supervising the Explorers at all times during the event's duration (see attached paperwork confirming security contract). Waste Mngmnt.: Both a Crowd Pleaser (10 flushable womens stalls & 5 urinals, sinks and lighting) a Comfort Station (3 flushable womens stalls & 2 urinals, sinks and lighting) and an ADA Handicap Unit have been reserved through Waste Management for this event (see attached contract). The contract includes having the units serviced twice during the event. In addition, Waste Management is providing 50 30-gallon litter boxes, will be placed throughout the event to collect trash. The Auto Centre is ordering extra trash removal service to accommodate the extra trash flow from the carnival. Post -event Clean Up: The carnival operator will be responsible for cleaning up the entire carnival area. The Boys & Girls Club and the La Quinta High School Foundation will split clean-up duties of the parking lot. HOA: We will notify the Lake La Quinta HOA of the event so the community surrounding the event area is informed. ATTACHMENT pan NQ d' �"pp Ica-? lk %F W%s%eo qU- AICL.r. .6T StAea 17' 1 17'1 arto..J A -A �rvE C O-t� I ✓A L AJeLA 4MLiL(. c,rlc y ; t' 41GLSs `0;4 .Y\ l r �ti�f:L•Td � - . _ -I- A PPjeOx.._1 6'o 1. bHEET 3 N , LJL-II.- PAGES 50 P" AND _ K 193, PAGES 85 THROUGH PARCEL MA STATE THE KEM COMPANIES, INC. - PA] IGHWAY w 5T PiU4Ca 2 IAm=j W I PARCEL 1 1 , 11 • 1 C�� \ Pc1---% � II t = 1 S CNIAR�O MA�P� 1 � f 1 II o �f I � PARCEL 2 . ( 3.30 �_ -- 1 a� _ I . 644CX E-4VA L o�'j r0�f p� r%61 %S _ �McR 6.rtry j1 u1'e-LSS oNLir� \ LL A I C LG S'C/* S.L. SLAM. 2S' I t7' I t7J TtO-J -A lb 4 %%AIO fe i �L1Ti'7.Q �TST r i f ' II APP}eox 16OI J vttk ''CCU HEET Qj BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PARCEL 1 PAGES 50 AND �}C AND �, PAGES 85 PARCEL MAP B® io a ;-a� i „ r i tar t'AKUr-L SHOWN AS THROUGH I STATE C INC. — PAID ..ems � •'" — HIGHWAY )11 �s, . 2 �x Rim= i PARCEL 1 „7 �Y, ✓! yn Q II I� t II II ax 3 ,2 K3 J I 1 zr3IJ 1 � d I PARCEL 2 Q 3 M' A 3.30 AC MO ' �, MEMORANDUM TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSICN FROM: CHRISTINE DI IORIO, PLANNING MANAGERS / DATE: MARCH 14, 2000 RE: MASTER DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR TRIBBLE CONSTRUCTION CO. INC. (MDG 2000-009) The Zoning Code requires additional development standards for the Cove Residential area called Master Design Guidelines. Design Guidelines are required for any developer/applicant constructing five or more houses in the RC District. Therefore when a developer wants to pull a permit for the fifth house, the guidelines must have been reviewed and accepted by the Planning Commission. William Tribble, Tribble Constuction seeks building permit approval for his fifth plus house. He is submitting Master Design Guidelines for Planning Commission review. The attached Guidelines contain information as to how the developer/applicant intends to vary the exterior of the unit which includes, but is not limited to, roof types, window and entry treatment, stucco and paint colors, and roof tile colors. Applicant is oroposing design package which includes four floor plans with nine separate design elevation options of which any can be matched to suit the buyers needs. Staff determined the guidelines provide adequate deviations to the elevations such as varied architectural designs, roof lines, and architectural details. In addition, upon Planning Commission approval, staff will use the guidelines to evaluate each building permit application from this developer for compliance with the approved guidelines. RECOMMENDATION: Planning staff recommends the Planning Commission accept the Master Design Guidelines (MDG 2000-009) as presented. C:\WPDdocs\MDG 2000-001) wpd Ph Rect%N Jim Elmer 0� ?; Beachside Cafe 4 78477 Highway 111 La Quinta, CA 92253 La Quinta City Council La Quinta, CA 92253 March 8, 2000 To Whom It May Concern, This letter is intended to express concerns regarding the development of the property in the Plaza La Quinta shopping center. The owners of Beachside Cafe — Dale, Sandy and Jim Elmer would like to formally protest the further development of the southwest corner of Hwy 111 and Washington street in the Plaza La Quinta shopping center. The development of the property just east of Downey Savings will create a bigger parking problem than already exists. With two restaurants, doctors offices and professional offices most customers have to park an unreasonable walking distance from their destination. Business in our restaurant has been lost because of the current lack of parking. Further development of this property will increase the parking problem and profits to our restaurant and the other businesses at this end of the shopping center will be stifled. Please bring your attention to the situation and examine the plans proposed by the developer carefully. Your careful consideration of the situation is appreciated. Si cerely, James W. Elmer Beachside Cafe