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AGENDA
A Regular Meeting to be Held at the
La Quinta City Hall Council Chambers
78-105 Calle Estado
La Quinta, California
November 10, 1992
7:00 P.M.
**NOTE**
ALL AGENDA ITEMS NOT CONSIDERED BY 11:00 P.M. MAY BE CONTINUED
TO THE NEXT COMMISSION MEETING
Beginning Resolution 92-039
Beginning Minute Motion 92-034
CALL TO ORDER - Flag Salute
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Item ............... ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 92-030
Applicant .......... City of La Quinta
Location ........... City wide
Request ............ Amendment to Title 6 of the Municipal Code to add
requirements for fugitive dust control
Action ............. Request to continue to November 24, 1992
2. Item ............... TENTATIVE TRACT 24950, AMENDMENT #1
Applicant .......... Seoul Bank of California
Location ........... Northeast corner of Miles Avenue and Dune Palms Road
Request ............ Request for a second one year extension for tentative tract
which subdivides ±9 acres into 36 single family lots and one
retention basin lot.
Action ............. Resolution 92-
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PUBLIC COMMENT
This is the time set aside for citizens to address the Planning Commission on matters
relating to City planning and zoning which are not Agenda items. When addressing the
Planning Commission, please state your name and address.
BUSINESS SESSION
1. Item ............... MTOE 92-045
Applicant .......... Thunderbird Artists (Judi Combs)
Location ........... Southwest corner of Highway 111 and Washington Street.
Request ............ Approval of an amendment to a previously approved MTOE
for fine art shows at Plaza La Quints shopping center.
Action ............. Minute Motion 92-
2. Item
SIGN APPROVAL 92-186
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Applicant
Automobile Club of Southern California
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Location ...........
North side of Highway 111 between Washington Street and
Request ............
Adams Street.
Sign modification to approved sign program for business sign
in 111 La Quinta center.
Action .............
Minute Motion 92-
3. Item ...............
SIGN APPROVAL 92-185
Applicant ..........
Albertsons Supermarket
North side of Highway 111 between Washington Street and
Location ...........
Adams Street.
Request ............
Approval of additional building signage for supermarket in
111 La Quetta center.
Action .............
Minute Motion 92-
4. Item
SIGN APPROVAL 91-159
...............
Applicant ..........
Location
Simon Plaza, Inc., Mr. Philip M. Pead
Southeast corner of Highway 111 at Washington Street.
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Request ............
Request to install a shopping center identification sign,
directional signs and multiple building signs for a future
office/commercial facility planned on 5.5 acres.
Action .............
Minute Motion 92-
5 Item
GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY
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Applicant ..........
Coachella Valley Water District
Location ...........
South of 58th Avenue, west of Jeffersfor on Street.
Ruest f Plan operfor consistencysition of Lake
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Request ............
CCaahu lla Gravel Pitor and for minor hole and
percolation testing.
Motion 92-
Action .............
Minute
CONSENT CALENDAR
Apppproval of the Minutes of the regular Planning Commission meeting held October 27,
1992.
PC/AGENDA
ADJOURNMENT
STUDY SESSION
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1992
4:00 P.M.
1. All Agenda items.
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HONORABLE CHAIRWOMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
NOVEMBER 10, 1992
ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 92-030; FUGITIVE DUST CONTROL
ORDINANCE
BACKGROUND:
This item was continued from your meeting on October 27, 1992, due to the need for additional
review time for staff and the City Attorney for proper placement, other ordinance deletions
which may be necessary, procedural requirements, etc.
STATUS:
The Ordinance, which was developed conjunctively by SCAQMD, CVAG and representatives
from each Valley city and Riverside County, is still under review by the City Attorney and Staff
for further refinements. At a meeting of the PM 10 Technical Working Group (TWG) last week,
the cities were advised of options to the CEQA process to be followed. Because the ordinance
was advertised in advance due to concerns in meeting the suspense date of December, 1992,
Staff requests a continuance to November 24, 1992, to determine what impact this new
information may have on the procedures utilized to date.
RECOMMENDATION:
Move to continue consideration of ZOA 92-030 to November 24, 1992.
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PH #2
STAFF REPORT
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
DATE: NOVEMBER 10, 1992
APPLICANT: SEOUL BANK OF CALIFORNIA
OWNER: CHONG B. LEE
ENGINEER/
APPLICANT: DANIEL FERGUSON; FERGUSON ENGINEERING
PROJECT: TENTATIVE TRACT 24950, AMENDMENT #1; (SECOND
ONE YEAR TIME EXTENSION).
PROJECT
DESCRIPTION: TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 24950; REQUEST FOR
A SECOND ONE YEAR TIME EXTENSION FOR TENTATIVE
TRACT WHICH SUBDIVIDES +9 ACRES INTO 36
SINGLE-FAMILY LOTS & ONE RETENTION BASIN LOT.
LOCATION:
NORTHEAST CORNER OF MILES AVENUE AND DUNE
PALMS ROAD.
GENERAL PLAN
DESIGNATION:
LOW DENSITY (2-4 DU/AC)
ZONING:
R-1
ENVIRONMENTAL
CONSIDERATIONS:
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 89-138 WAS
PREPARED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ORIGINAL
APPLICATION FOR TT 24950. THE INITIAL STUDY
INDICATED THAT POSSIBLE SIGNIFICANT IMPACTS
MAY OCCUR DUE TO THE PROPOSAL, AND MITIGATION
MEASURES MADE A PART OF THE PROJECT APPROVAL
WILL REDUCE THESE IMPACTS TO AN INSIGNIFICANT
LEVEL; THEREFORE, A NEGATIVE DECLARATION WAS
ADOPTED. NO CHANGES ARE PROPOSED FOR THIS
EXTENSION OF TIME REQUEST, THEREFORE
ADDITIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW IS NOT
WARRANTED.
LOT SIZES: MINIMUM LOT SIZE = + 7,200 SQUARE FEET
(7200 SQUARE FOOT MINIMUM REQUIRED)
AVERAGE LOT SIZE = + 7,525 SQUARE FEET
MAXIMUM LOT SIZE = +10,000 SQUARE FEET
DRAINAGE
CONSIDERATIONS: ON -SITE RETENTION OF 100-YEAR STORM FLOW
REQUIRED TO BE PROVIDED
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ON -SITE
CIRCULATION: PUBLIC STREETS PROPOSED. THE ENTRANCE WILL
BE FROM DUNE PALMS. THE ROAD SYSTEM ALLOWS
FOR ACCESS LINKS TO FUTURE DEVELOPMENT NORTH
AND EAST OF THIS PROJECT. INTERNAL
CIRCULATION CONSISTS OF A CUL-DE-SAC SERVED BY
A COLLECTOR STREET.
OFF -SITE
CIRCULATION: MILES AVENUE - DESIGNATED AS A PRIMARY
ARTERIAL AT 110 FEET OF RIGHT-OF-WAY WITH AN
18-FOOT-WIDE RAISED LANDSCAPED MEDIAN.
DUNE PALMS - DESIGNATED AS A SECONDARY
ARTERIAL AT 88 FEET TOTAL RIGHT-OF-WAY.
SURROUNDING DEVELOPMENT OR DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL
North: Vacant (R-1), Tentative Tract 24208
William's Development
South: Vacant (City of Indio)
East: Vacant (R-1), Tentative Tract 25691
Mr. Deman
West: Vacant (R-1), Tentative Tract 25953
Mr. & Mrs. Harold Hirsch
BACKGROUND:
1. Tentative Tract 24950 was approved by the City Council on
October 3, 1989. Tentative Tract 24950, Amendment #1, was
approved by City Council on April 17, 1990.
2. The first one year extension of time was approved by the
City Council on November 12, 1991. The expiration date
was October 3, 1992.
3. To date no final map activity has been completed on this
site.
4. The Applicant has made a request for a second Extension of
Time for Tentative Tract 24950, for a period of one year.
ANALYSIS:
1. Staff has no required major changes to the existing
Conditions of Approval for TT 24950. It is therefore felt
that the Conditions of Approval for TT 24950 are
acceptable and should be attached to the approval of this
Second Time Extension.
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2. If this Second Extension of Time is approved for the
subject tract, the new expiration date will be October 3,
1993.
FINDINGS:
Findings for recommendation of approval of TT 24950 Amendment
#1, Second Extension of Time can be found in the attached
Planning Commission Resolution.
RECOMMENDATION:
By adoption of the attached Planning Commission Resolution
92- , recommend to the City Council approval of Tentative
Tract Map 24950 Amendment #1, (Second Extension of Time) subject
to the attached conditions.
Attachments: 1. Vicinity Map
2. Tentative Tract 24950
3. Draft Planning Commission Resolution 92-
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 92-
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA,
RECONFIRMING THE ORIGINAL NEGATIVE
DECLARATION AND RECOMMENDING APPROVAL
OF TENTATIVE TRACT 24950, AMENDMENT #1,
SECOND EXTENSION OF TIME
CASE NO. TT 24950 (AMENDMENT #1)
SEOUL BANK OF CALIFORNIA (CHONG B. LEE)
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La
Quinta, California, did, on the loth day of November, 1992, hold
a duly -noticed Public Hearing to consider the request of Seoul
Bank of California (Chong B. Lee) to extend a previously
approved Tentative Tract Map which includes the subdivision of
approximately 9 acres into 36 single-family development lots for
sale, generally located at the northeast corner of Miles Avenue
and Dune Palms Road, more particularly described as:
THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE
SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST
QUARTER OF SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 5
SOUTH, RANGE 7 EAST, SAN BERNARDINO
BASE AND MERIDIAN;
WHEREAS, said tentative map has complied with the
requirements of "The Rules to Implement the California
Environmental Quality Act of 1970" as amended (Resolution
83-68). A Negative Declaration was adopted for this case in
1989 and the City has determined that the proposed tentative
tract will not have a significant adverse impact on the
environment; 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 to justify the
recommendation for approval of said Tentative Tract Map, Second
Extension of Time:
1. That Tentative Tract 24950, as conditionally approved, is
generally consistent with the goals, policies and intent
of the La Quinta General Plan for land use density, unit
type, circulation requirements, R-1 zoning district
development standards, and design requirements of the
Subdivision Ordinance.
2. That the subject site has a rolling topography because of
the sand dunes with the west/central area being the lowest
part of the site. The proposed circulation design and
single-family lot layouts, as conditioned, are, therefore,
suitable for the proposed land division.
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3. That the design of Tentative Tract Map 24950 may cause
substantial environmental damage or injury to the wildlife
habitat of the Coachella Valley Fringe -Toed Lizard, but
mitigation measures in the form of fees for a new habitat
preserve will lessen this impact.
4. That the design of the subdivision, as conditionally
approved, will be developed with public sewers and water,
and, therefore, is not likely to cause serious public
health problems.
5. That the design of Tentative Tract Map 24950 will not
conflict with easements acquired by the public at large
for access through the project, since alternate easements
for access and for use have been provided that are
substantially equivalent to those previously acquired by
the public.
6. That the proposed Tentative Tract 24950, as conditioned,
provides for adequate maintenance of the landscape buffer
areas.
7. That the proposed Tentative Tract 24950, as conditioned,
provides storm water retention, park facilities, and noise
mitigation.
8. That general impacts from the proposed tract were
considered during the preparation and adoption of the MEA
in conjunction with the La Quinta General Plan.
WHEREAS, in the review of this amended Tentative
Tract Map, Second Extension of Time, the Planning Commission has
considered the effect of the contemplated action of the housing
needs of the region for purposes of balancing the needs against
the public service needs of the residents of the City of La
Quinta and its environs with available fiscal and environmental
resources;
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 reconfirm the conclusion of
Environmental Assessment 89-138 relative to the
environmental concerns of this tentative tract;
3. That it does hereby approve Tentative Tract Map 24950
Amendment #2, Second Extension of Time, for the reasons
set forth in this Resolution and subject to the attached
conditions.
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PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of
the La Quinta Planning Commission, held on this loth day of
November, 1992, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
KATIE BARROWS, Chairwoman
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
JERRY HERMAN, Planning Director
City of La Quinta, California
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 92-
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED
TENTATIVE TRACT 24950 AMENDMENT #1, SECOND EXTENSION OF TIME
NOVEMBER 10, 1992
A. GENERAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
1. Tentative Tract Map No. 24950 shall comply with the requirements
and standards of the State Subdivision Map Act and the City of La
Quinta Land Division Ordinance, unless otherwise modified by the
following conditions.
2. This Tentative Tract Map approval shall expire on October 3, 1993,
unless approved for extension pursuant to the City of La Quinta
Land Division Ordinance.
3. The Applicant acknowledges that the City is considering a City-wide
Landscape and Lighting District and, by recording a subdivision
map, agrees to be included in the District and to offer for
dedication such easements as may be required for the maintenance
and operation of related facilities. Any assessments will be done
on a benefit basis, as required by law.
4. The City shall retain a qualified archaeologist, with the Developer
to pay costs, to prepare a mitigation and monitoring plan for
artifact location and recovery. Prior archaeological studies for
this site as well as other unrecorded information, shall be
analyzed prior to the preparation of the plan.
The plan shall be submitted to the Coachella Valley Archaeological
Society (CVAS) for a two -week review and comment period. At a
minimum, the plan shall: 1) identify the means for digging test
pits; 2) allow sharing the information with the CVAS; and 3)
provide for further testing if the preliminary result show
significant materials are present. The final plan shall be
submitted to the Planning and Development Department for final
review and approval.
Prior to the issuance of a Grading Permit, the Developer shall
have retained a qualified cultural resources management firm and
completed the testing and data recovery as noted in the plan. The
management firm shall monitor the grading activity as required by
the plan or testing results.
A list of the qualified archaeological monitor(s), cultural
resources management firm employees, and any assistant(s)/
representative(s), shall be submitted to the Planning and
Development Department. The list shall provide the current address
and phone number for each monitor. The designated monitors may be
changed from time to time, but no such change shall be effective
unless served by registered or certified mail on the Planning and
Development Department„
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Conditions of Approval
TT 24950, Amd. #1 2nd Extension of Time
November 10, 1992
The designated monitors or their authorized representatives shall
have the authority to temporarily divert, redirect or halt grading
activity to allow recovery of resources. In the event of discovery
or recognition of any human remains, there shall be no further
grading, excavation or disturbance of the site or any nearby area
reasonably suspected to overlie adjacent human remains until
appropriate mitigation measures are completed.
Upon completion of the data recovery, the developer shall cause
three copies of the final report containing the data analysis to be
prepared and published and submitted to the Planning and
Development Department.
5. The Developer of this subdivision of land shall cause no easements
to be granted or recorded over any portion of this property between
the date of approval by the City Council and the date of recording
of the final map without the approval of the City Engineer.
Traffic and Circulation
6. The Applicant shall construct or bond for half street improvements
to the requirements of the City Engineer and the La Quinta
Municipal Code, as follows:
a. Miles Avenue shall be constructed to City standards for a
110-foot right-of-way width (Primary Arterial), with an
18-foot raised median island, six-foot sidewalk, and
two -percent cross slope to centerline, plus joins.
b. Dune Palms Road shall be constructed to City standards for an
88-foot right-of-way width (Secondary Arterial), with a
curb -to -curb width of 64 feet, with a five-foot sidewalk and
two -percent cross slope to centerline, plus joins. Dune Palms
Road shall be designed for ultimate grade from Fred Waring
Drive to Miles Avenue, and constructed adjacent to Tract
24950, and as necessary for reasonable transitions and surface
drainage requirements.
C. The interior public street system shall be designed pursuant
to the approved Exhibit A (tract map) for TT 24950, with a
six-foot sidewalk and two -percent slope. Cul-de-sacs shall be
designed for a 50-foot right-of-way with 36-foot width
curb -to -curb and a five-foot utility easement on both sides of
the street. The cul-de-sac turnaround shall be per City
standards. Lot "A" shall be designed for a 60-foot
right-of-way, with a curb -to -curb width of 40 feet.
Any variations to the approved street system design sections
shall be subject to review and approval by the Public Works
Department.
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Conditions of Approval
TT 24950, Amd. #1 2nd Extension of Time
November 10, 1992
7. An encroachment permit for work in any abutting local jurisdiction
shall be secured prior to constructing or joining improvements
(i.e., City of Indio).
B. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO BE FULFILLED PRIOR TO FINAL MAP APPROVAL
8. Prior to final map approval by the City Council, the Applicant
shall submit a proposal to the Planning Commission, for
recommendation to the City Council, for meeting parkland dedication
requirements as set forth in Section 13.24.030, La Quinta Municipal
Code. The proposal for dedication shall be based upon a dedication
requirement of 0.32 acres, as determined in accordance with said
Section.
9. A noise study shall be prepared by a qualified acoustical engineer,
to be submitted to the Planning and Development Department for
review and approval prior to final map approval. The study shall
concentrate on noise impacts on the tract from perimeter arterial
streets, and recommend alternative mitigation techniques.
Recommendations of the study shall be incorporated into the tract
design. The study shall consider use of building setbacks,
engineering design, building orientation, noise barriers (berming
and landscaping, etc.), and other techniques so as to avoid the
isolated appearance given by walled developments.
10. Tract phasing plans, including phasing of public improvements,
shall be submitted for review and approval by the Public Works
Department and the Planning and Development Department.
11. Owner shall execute and record a "Declaration of Dedication" in a
form acceptable to the City and offering the dedication of drainage
retention basin(s) and hardscape buffer areas to the City for
future acceptance and maintenance. In the interim, the owners
shall maintain the basin(s) and perimeter landscaping and provide
bond assurance accordingly.
12. The subdivider shall make provisions for maintenance of all
landscape buffer and storm water retention areas via one of the
following methods prior to final map approval:
a. Subdivider shall consent to the formation of a maintenance
district under Chapter 26 of the Improvement Act of 1911
(Streets and Highways Code, Section 5820 et seq.) or the
Lighting and Landscaping Act of 1972 (Streets and Highways
Code 22600 et seq.) to implement maintenance of all improved
landscape buffer and storm water retention areas. It is
understood and agreed that the Developer/Applicant shall pay
all costs of maintenance for said improved areas until such
time as tax revenues are received from assessment of the real
property.
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Conditions of Approval
TT 24950, Amd. #1 2nd Extension of Time
November 10, 1992
b. The Applicant shall submit to the Planning and Development
Department a Management and Maintenance Agreement, to be
entered into with the unit/lot owners of this land division,
in order to insure common areas and facilities will be
maintained. A unqualified right to assess the owners of the
individual units for reasonable maintenance costs. The
association shall have the right to lien the property of any
owners who default in the payment of their assessments.
The common facilities to be maintained are as follows:
(1) Storm water retention system.
(2) Twenty -foot perimeter parkway lot along Miles Avenue.
(3) Ten -foot perimeter parkway lot along Dune Palms Road.
13. The Applicant shall submit complete detail architectural plans for
all proposed units, for both Design Review Board and Planning
Commission review and approval. The plans shall be reviewed as a
non -hearing item under the Business Section of the agenda. The
architectural standards shall be included as part of the CC & Rs.
14. Prior to recordation of a final map, the Applicant shall pay the
required mitigation fees for the Coachella Valley Fringe -Toed
Lizard Habitat Conversion Program, as adopted by the City, in the
amount of $600 per acre of disturbed land.
Grading and Drainage
15. The Applicant shall submit a grading plan that is prepared by a
registered civil engineer who will be required to supervise the
grading and drainage improvement construction and to certify that
the constructed conditions at the rough grade stage are as per the
approved plans and grading permit. This is required prior to final
map approval. Certification at the final grade stage and
verification of pad elevations is also required prior to final
approval of grading construction.
16. The Applicant shall submit a copy of the proposed grading,
landscaping, and irrigation plans to Coachella Valley Water
District for review and comment with respect to CVWD's water
management program.
17. A thorough preliminary engineering geological and soils engineering
investigation shall be done and the report submitted for review
along with the grading plan. The report's recommendations shall be
incorporated into the grading plan design prior to grading plan
approval. The soils engineer and/or the engineering geologist must
certify to the adequacy of the grading plan.
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Conditions of Approval
TT 24950, Amd. #1 2nd Extension of Time
November 10, 1992
18. Any earthwork on contiguous properties required a written
authorization from the owner(s) (slope easement) in a form
acceptable to the City Engineer.
19. Drainage retention basin(s) shall be designed to retain the
100-year storm (24 hour) on -site within the basin, subject to the
approval of the City Engineer. Retention basin size shall be
adequate to provide required "storage" without use of street area
for storage. Basin in excess of six-foot water depth shall be
fully fenced (security) with lockable gate(s). The location of the
retention basin is subject to approval by the City Engineer and the
Planning and Development Department. If the Applicant is unable to
retain all run-off from the 100-year storm, he shall obtain a
letter from the landowner receiving the flow stating that he
accepts the flow and release the Applicant from his
responsibilities to retain said flow.
Traffic and Circulation
20. Applicant shall comply with the following requirements of the
Public Works Department:
a. The Applicant shall dedicate all necessary public street and
utility easements as required, including all corner cutbacks.
b. The Applicant shall submit street improvement plans that are
prepared by a registered civil engineer. Street improvements,
including traffic signs and markings and raised median islands
(if required by the City General Plan), shall conform to City
standards as determined by the City Engineer and adopted by
the La Quinta Municipal Code (three-inch AC over four -inch
Class 2 Base minimum for residential streets).
C. Street name signs shall be furnished and installed by the
Developer in accordance with City standards.
21. Applicant shall dedicate, with recordation of the tract map, access
rights to Miles Avenue and Dune Palms Road for all individual
parcels which front or back-up to those rights -of -way.
22. The Applicant shall obtain a 10-foot right-of-way easement over the
property to the east of the subject site, alongside Lot "B", for
street construction and emergency parking purposes unless an
alternative arrangement is approved by the Engineering Department.
Tract Design
23. A minimum 20-foot and 10-foot landscaped setback shall be provided
along Miles Avenue and Dune Palms Road respectively. Design of the
setbacks shall be approved by the Planning and Development
Department. Setbacks shall be measured from ultimate right-of-way
lines.
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Conditions of Approval
TT 24950, Amd. #1 2nd Extension of Time
November 10, 1992
a. The minimum setbacks may be modified to an "average" if a
meandering or curvilinear wall design is used.
b. Setback areas shall be established as a separate common lot
and be maintained as set forth in Condition No. 12, unless an
alternate method is approved by the Planning and Development
Department.
24. The tract layout shall comply with all the R-1 zoning requirements,
including minimum lot size and minimum average depth of a lot. The
minimum lot size to be recorded in a final map shall be 7,200
square feet.
Walls, Fencing, Screening, and Landscaping
25. Prior to issuance of any grading permits, the Applicant shall
submit to the Planning and Development Department an interir
landscape program for the entire tract, which shall be for the
purpose of wind erosion and dust control. The land owner shall
institute blowsand and dust control measures during the grading and
site development. These shall include but not be limited to:
a. The use of irrigation during any construction activities;
b. Planting of cover crop or vegetation upon previously graded
but undeveloped portions of the site; and
C. Provision of wind breaks or wind rows, fencing, and/or
landscaping to reduce the effects upon adjacent properties and
property owners. The land owner shall comply with
requirements of the Director of Public Works and Planning and
Development. All construction and graded areas shall be
watered at least twice daily while being used to prevent the
emission of dust and blowsand.
d. All fencing shall meet the provisions of the existing R-1
zoning code requirements.
26. Graded but undeveloped land shall be maintained in a condition so
as to prevent a dust and blowsand nuisance and shall be either
planted with interim landscaping or provided with other wind and
water erosion control measures as approved by the Planning and
Development and Public Works Departments. The plan shall meet the
Coachella Valley's PM10 rules and regulations.
27. Prior to final map approval, the Applicant shall submit to the
Planning Division for review and approval a plan (or plans) showing
the following;
a. Landscaping, including plant types, sizes, spacing, locations,
and irrigation system for all landscape buffer areas. Desert
or native plant species and drought resistant planting
materials shall be incorporated into the landscape plan.
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Conditions of Approval
TT 24950, Amd. #1 2nd Extension of Time
November 10, 1992
b. Location and design detail of any proposed and/or required
walls.
C. Exterior lighting plan, emphasizing minimization of light and
glare impacts to surrounding properties.
d. The landscape plan(s) shall be subject to initial review by
the Design Review Board and the Planning Commission, with
subsequent final review and acceptance by Coachella Valley
Water District prior to landscape construction. Evidence of
CVWD acceptance shall be submitted to the Planning &
Development Department.
e. Landscape and irrigation plans for landscaped lots, common
retention basins and park facilities shall be prepared by a
licensed landscape architect. The plans and proposed
landscaping improvements shall be in conformance with
requirements of, and be signed by, the Planning Director, the
City Engineer, the Coachella Valley Water District, and the
Riverside County Agricultural Commissioner.
Landscape areas shall have permanent irrigation improvements
meeting the requirements of the City Engineer. Common basins
and park areas shall be designed with a turf grass surface
which can be mowed with standard tractor -mounted equipment.
f. Applicant shall submit a copy of the proposed grading,
landscaping and irrigation plans to the Coachella Valley Water
District for review and approval with respect to the
District's Water Management Program.
28. Prior to final map approval, the subdivider shall submit criteria
to be used for landscaping of all individual lot front yards. At a
minimum, the criteria shall provide for two trees (five trees on a
corner) and an irrigation system.
C. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO BE FULFILLED PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF
BUILDING PERMITS
29. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for construction of any
building or use contemplated by this approval, the Applicant shall
obtain permits and/or clearances from the following public agencies:
o City Fire Marshal
o Public Works Department
o Planning and Development Department
o Coachella Valley Water District
o Desert Sands Unified School District
o Imperial Irrigation District
CS/CONAPRVL.039 -7-
Conditions of Approval
TT 24950, Amd. #1 2nd Extension of Time
November 10, 1992
Evidence of said permits or clearances from the above -mentioned
agencies shall be presented to the Building Division at the time of
the application for a building permit for the use contemplated
herewith.
30. Provisions shall be made to comply with the terms and requirements
of the City's adopted Infrastructure Fee Program in effect at the
time of issuance of building permits.
31. Seventy-five percent of dwelling units within 150-feet of the
ultimate right-of-way of Miles Avenue shall be limited to one
story, not to exceed 20-feet in height. The Applicant shall submit
to the Planning and Development Department for the approval a
drawing showing the location of any units higher than one story
located along Miles Avenue frontage.
32. The Applicant shall pay a 18.75 percent share of all fees necessary
for signalization costs at the corner of Miles Avenue and Dune
Palms Road.
33. The appropriate Planning approval shall be secured prior to
establishing any of the following uses:
a. Temporary construction facilities.
b. Sales facilities, including their appurtenant signage.
c. On -site advertising/construction signs.
34. The Developer shall construct landscaping and irrigation systems
for drainage retention basin(s) and perimeter areas. The Developer
shall maintain the drainage basin(s) and perimeter areas for one
year following dedication acceptance by the City. .
35. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the Applicant shall
prepare and submit a written report to the Planning and Development
Director demonstrating compliance with those conditions of approval
and mitigation measures of TT 24950 and EA 89-138, which must be
satisfied prior to the issuance of a grading permit. Prior to the
issuance of a building permit, the Applicant shall prepare and
submit a written report to the Planning and Development Director
demonstrating compliance with those conditions of approval and
mitigation measures of EA 89-138 and TT 24950 which must be
satisfied prior to the issuance of a building permit. Prior to
final building inspection approval, the Applicant shall prepare and
submit a written report to the Planning and Development Director
demonstrating compliance with all remaining conditions of approval
and mitigations measures of EA 89-138 and TT 24950. The Planning
and Development Director may require inspection or other monitoring
to assure such compliance.
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Conditions of Approval
TT 24950, Amd. #1 2nd Extension of Time
November 10, 1992
Traffic and Circulation
36. The termination point of the street shown as Lot "B" on Exhibit A
(Tentative Tract Map), shall be barricaded to the satisfaction of
the Public Works Department. If the road network for the adjoining
tracts have been constructed and completed, then the above streets
shall be constructed to connect with these subdivisions, in
accordance with the approved street improvement plans and the
requirements of the City Engineer.
Public Services and Utilities
37. The Applicant shall comply with the requirements of the City Fire
Marshal.
38. The Applicant shall comply with all requirements of the Coachella
Valley Water District. Any necessary parcels for District facility
expansion shall be shown on the final map and conveyed to the
Coachella Valley Water District, in accordance with the Subdivision
Map Act.
39. All on -site and off -site utilities will be installed underground
and trenches compacted to City standards prior to construction of
any streets. The soils engineer shall provide the necessary
compaction test reports for review by the City Engineer, as may be
required.
MISCELLANEOUS:
40. The minimum footage of a lot shall be 60 feet, except that lots
fronting on knuckles or cul-de-sacs may have a minimum frontage of
35 feet.
UTILITIES
41. All existing and proposed utilities adjacent to or on the proposed
site shall be installed in underground facilities. Electric power
lines over 12,500 volts are not subject to this requirement.
42. Underground utilities in areas where hardscape surface improvements
are planned shall be installed prior to construction of the surface
improvements. Applicant shall provide certified reports of utility
trench compaction tests for approval of the City Engineer.
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DATE:
CASE NO:
STAFF REPORT
PLANNING COMNIISSION MEETING
NOVEMBER 10, 1992
MINOR TEMPORARY OUTDOOR EVENT
AMENDMENT #1
(MTOE) 92-045,
APPLICANT: THUNDERBIRD ARTISTS (JUDI COMBS)
REQUEST: APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED
MTOE FOR FINE ART SHOWS AT PLAZA LA QUINTA SHOPPING
CENTER.
LOCATION: SOUTHWEST CORNER OF HIGHWAY 111 AND WASHINGTON
STREET
BACKGROUND:
Thunderbird Artists was granted approval of a MTOE to hold fine art shows from November,
1992, through March, 1993. The approved location for these art shows was the grass area south
of Beef and Brew Restaurant. This location was different than the previously approved location
which was adjacent to the east side of the Downey Savings and Loan building. It was thought
at that time that that pad was being sold and would be built upon. That sale fell through and
therefore the pad is available to the Applicant for this seasons art shows. The Applicant has
requested approval to locate her shows back to the original pad.
During the past, the Applicant has required to put up a screen adjacent to Highway 111 to
minimize distractions. The Applicant has indicated that if this Amendment is approved she will
provide that screening. Therefore, the art shows will be held in a similar manner to that of last
year.
Attached is a plan showing the location of the art show, artist parking, and porta-potties.
ANALYSIS:
The Planning Department staff has no objection to the relocation of the art shows. Staff has
amended the Conditions of Approval to reflect the new location.
RECOMMENDATION:
By Minute Motion approve MTOE 92-045, Amendment #1 subject to the attached conditions.
Attachments:
1. Site plan and parking plan
2. Conditions of Approval
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - PROPOSED
MTOE 92-045 - AMENDMENT #1
NOVEMBER 10, 1992
1. The event shall be conducted per the information
submitted on the plans (Exhibit A-1) and the following
conditions:
2. This approval shall be valid for the period between
November, 1992, to March, 1993, on Saturdays and Sundays
with the exception of November 28, and 29, 1992, March 20
and 21, 1993; the show may operate between 9:00 A.M. to
5:00 P.M.
3. Proof of $1,000,000 liability insurance policy naming the
City as a co-insured shall be in force during the shows.
4. Food will not be sold as part of the event.
5. Electricity will not be available to the site.
6. No art displays shall be located within the first 20 feet
behind the Highway 111 sidewalk.
7. Applicant shall provide a minimum of one portable
restroom on the site during shows. The restrooms shall
be on the site from only immediately proceeding the show
on Saturday to the conclusion of the show on Sunday.
8. Artists shall park their vehicles in areas crosshatched,
shown on Exhibit A-1, except for loading and unloading.
9. Applicant shall be responsible for cleaning trash and
debris on and around the site during show times and at
the end of each day's show.
10. Two portable 2-foot x 3-foot high "Art Show & Sale" signs
shall be allowed during art show hours. Signs to be
placed far enough back from roadway so as to not obstruct
traffic visibility.
11. During hours of show operation, Applicant shall provide
"No Parking" signs adjacent to Highway 111 and the
driveway next to Downey Savings and Loan where parking is
not permitted.
12. There shall be no sale of clothing or other cloth
products unless they are hand made or hand decorated.
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11-04-1992 10:09AM FROM THUNDERBIRD ARTISTS TO 16195645617 F.bl
Jerry Herman
CITY OF LA QUINT+
78.106 Calle Estado
La Quinta, Califomla 92253
THUNDERBIRD ARTISTS
Nov 3, 1992
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NOV 0 4 1992 .i
Dear Jerry,
The Thunderbird Artists have recently been approved for their permit to Coordinate
fine art shows at the Plaza La Quinta on the pad next to Beef and Brew, adjacent to
Washington Blvd. For two years prior, we have successfully conducted shows on the
pad next to Downey Savings & Loan (near Highway 111). We requested to move our
show, location this season aerminatednaFoathis reason, we would liked (Highway I 11) sold. ewere to requestust �en
informed that the sale a
permission to return our shows to the previous show location.
111
In the ws as the traffic on it was Highwauired yat 111 was a conraise a cernnce aIong will use Highway
fence at this location
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requested quest d for my permits in t e past.
Jerry, thank you for your assistance and professionalism regarding this matter.
Thank you very kindly,
Judi Combs
THUNDERBIRD ARTISTS
FAX #619-564-5617
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PROJECT:
Plaza La Quinta Shopping Center is located in La Quinta,
in the Coachella Valley near Palm Springs, California.
The Coachella Valley has a population of over 19QOOO
permanent residents. Because of the large seasonable
population estimated at over 23000O, employment is
greatest in restaurant and resort oriented businesses. The
beauty of the surrounding Santa Rosa Mountains makes
La Quinta a place of peaceful serenity, beauty and charm.
PLAZA LA QUINTA
La Quinta California
TRAFFIC:
Highway 111 — 18.500
Washington SL — 9.300
TRADE AREA DEMOGRAPHICS:
rbpulation--3-Mite Radius— 17.200
Seasonal--230.000
Average Household Income— S33.817
Mators:
Voris:
thntty-
Shops A:
Shops IS:
Office:
(2nd floor)
Roger Dunn:
Beef and Brew:
Sub -Total
Pad F:
(not built)
Pad H:
(not built)
Sub -Total
3ti.8t)0 sf
10 Obt) at
1:338 st
22.949 st
13.i43 st
.000 sf
6,853 sf
10.088 sf
5.00051
Total Building Area: 1
Downev S&L/Retail: 7.3000
PARKING PROVIDE
595 stalls i 3/ 1000
s
EXHIBIT 1 -
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fnformation contained herein his been obtained from 4ources deemed reliable. but no uvrranhes are made.
etpre3sed or implied with re-cpect to accu►acv. Site Man s ,uhiect to chants tcrthout notice.
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - PROPOSED
MTOE 92-045 - AMENDMENT #1
NOVEMBER 10, 1992
1. The event shall be conducted per the information
submitted on the plans (Exhibit A-1) and the following
conditions:
2. This approval shall be valid for the period between
November, 1992, to March, 1993, on Saturdays and Sundays
with the exception of November 28, and 29, 1992, March 20
and 21, 1993; the show may operate between 9:00 A.M. to
5:00 P.M.
3. Proof of $1,000,000 liability insurance policy naming the
City as a co-insured shall be in force during the shows.
4. Food will not be sold as part of the event.
5. Electricity will not be available to the site.
6. No art displays shall be located within the first 20 feet
behind the Highway 111 sidewalk.
7. Applicant shall provide a minimum of one portable
restroom on the site during shows. The restrooms shall
be on the site from only immediately proceeding the show
on Saturday to the conclusion of the show on Sunday.
8. Artists shall park their vehicles in areas crosshatched,
shown on Exhibit A-1, except for loading and unloading.
9. Applicant shall be responsible for cleaning trash and
debris on and around the site during show times and at
the end of each day°s show.
10. Two portable 2-foot x 3-foot high "Art Show & Sale" signs
shall be allowed during art show hours. Signs to be
placed far enough back from roadway so as to not obstruct
traffic visibility.
11. During hours of show operation, Applicant shall provide
"No Parking" signs adjacent to Highway 111 and the
driveway next to Downey Savings and Loan where parking is
not permitted.
12. There shall be no sale of clothing or other cloth
products unless they are hand made or hand decorated.
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13. Violation of any of these Conditions of Approval or
unresolved problems arising from operation of shows,
shall be cause for immediate closure by Sheriff's
Department. Thereafter, Planning Commission and/or City
Council shall review the violation or problem to ensure
that it is resolved prior to shows being allowed to
continue.
14. Use of open flame devises and smoking within booths is
prohibited per Fire Marshal.
15. A minimum width of 44 inches in aisles for exiting shall
be maintained.
16. A type 2A10BC fire extinguisher with a conspicuous sign
shall be available within 75-feet of display.
17. Booth material and any decorative material shall be flame
retardant. This does not apply to merchandise on exhibit.
18. All the artists, within the show, must obtain from the
Sales Tax Division, State of California, a temporary
sales permit, to report said sales in the City of La
Quinta.
19. Art exhibits shall be screened from view of Highway 111.
Temporary screening methods to be approved by Director of
Planning and Development prior to first show. The
screening shall be made of a decorative multi -pastel
color shade screen, and +5 feet in height, or any other
mechanism for screening that is acceptable to the
Planning and Development Director.
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STAFF REPORT
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
DATE: NOVEMBER 10, 1992
CASE NO: SA 92-186
APPLICANT: AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
REQUEST: SIGN MODIFICATION TO APPROVED SIGN PROGRAM FOR
BUSINESS SIGN IN 111 LA QUINTA CENTER.
LOCATION: NORTH SIDE OF HIGHWAY 111 BETWEEN WASHINGTON
STREET AND ADAMS STREET.
BACKGROUND:
The Automobile Club of Southern California is constructing a building near the corner of
Highway 111 and Washington Street just north of the intersection. The building is freestanding
and will be occupied only by the Automobile Club. The north and east sides of the building
front on the parking lot, the west side faces Washington Street and the south side faces the theme
plaza and Highway 111 beyond that.
The sign program has been approved for this shopping center which provides specific standards.
A provision was included to allow national or regional tenants to use their standard signs or
logos with approval from the Design Review Board and Planning Commission. The Applicant
is requesting approval to use their standard sign and logo in this location.
APPLICANT'S PROPOSAL:
The Applicant is requesting approval to utilize the same basic sign (slightly different sizes) on
all four sides of the building. The sign would read "Auto Club" with their logo between the two
words. The signs do comply with the size requirements of the sign program and Municipal
Code. Attached is the Design Review Board staff report which gives detailed information on
these proposed signs.
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD ACTION:
The Design Review Board reviewed this request at their meeting of November 4, 1992.
Discussion centered around the signs which face north and south. As drawn, the logo of the
sign touches the cornice at the top of the building. The Design Review Board recommended
approval of this request, subject to the sign and logo on the north and south elevations being
centered on the wall between the tile roof and cornice.
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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that this request for approval of signs for the Automobile Club of Southern
California be approved, subject to the signs on the north and south elevation being centered on
the wall space between the tile roof and cornice.
Attachments:
1. Plan exhibit
2. Design Review Board staff report dated November 4, 1992.
PCST.085
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DATE:
CASE NO:
APPLICANT:
REQUEST:
LOCATION:
BACKGROUND
STAFF REPORT
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
NOVEMBER 4, 1992
SA 92-186
FILE tort
AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
SIGN MODIFICATION TO APPROVE SIGN DEVIATION FOR
BUSINESS SIGN IN I I I LA QUINTA CENTER.
NORTH SIDE OF HIGHWAY III BETWEEN WASHINGTON
STREET AND ADAMS STREET.
The Automobile Club of Southern California is constructing a building in this center for their
district office near the corner of Highway III and Washington Street just north of the
intersection. The building which will be occupied only by the Automobile Club will have 8,000
square feet and approximately 106 feet of frontage along Highway III and a depth of
approximately 75 feet. The east and north sides of the building front on the parking lot with the
west side facing Washington Street and the ow facing the theme plaza and Highway I I I
beyond that.
A sign program was approved for this shopping center which provides specific standards. A
provision was included to allow national or regional tenants to use their standard signs with
approval from the Design Review Board and Planning Commission.
APPLICANT'S PROPOSAL:
On the north and south elevations of the building which are architecturally identical, the
Applicant is proposing to utilize the same sign. The sign would consist of the word "Auto Club"
with their logo between the two words. The sign area of "Auto Club" is 24+ square feet. The
size of this sign would be 21-inches high by 13-feet 9-inches long. The logo utilized would be
rounded and three feet in diameter with standard "AAA" logo sign. The total square footage
would therefore be 31 + square feet. The location of these signs would be the parapet above
the tile roof. In looking at the elevations, it appears that the bottom of the logo touches the top
of the tower structure in front of it. However, it does not touch since the surface of the wall
for the sign is behind that of the tower.
On the east elevation and west elevation which faces Washington Street, the signs and
architecture are identical. The signs would be the same as the north and south elevations except
for the sizes which are somewhat different. The "Auto Club" would consist of 20-inch high
letters with a total square footage of 21.8 square feet. The logo would be located between the
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two words but would be 4-feet in diameter (12.5+ square feet) rather than the Meet diameter
utilized on the north and south elevation. The location of these signs would be the tower
structure in the middle of the building. The height of these signs would be approximately 15
feet from the bottom of the sign to finish grade.
The colors of these signs would all be standard. The logos face would be a blue background
with white letters and a red bell. The letters for "Auto Club" would be medium blue plexi-glass
internally illuminated. The returns for the individual letters and logo would be dark blue.
APPROVED SIGN PROGRAM PROVISIONS:
The approved sign program allows a maximum 24-inch high letters with the length being 75 %
of the frontage up to a maximum of 50 square feet. The approved letter style is Helvetica Light
or as approved by the City. Approved colors are white, red, blue, green, yellow, or as
approved by the developer and City through a modification. The approved material is a plexi-
glass face, matte black painted cans for returns, and internally illuminated letters. As previously
noted, national or regional tenants with more than five outlets are allowed to use their standard
sign if approved by the Design Review Board and Planning Commission. Additionally, only one
color per sign is allowed unless specifically approved.
ANALYSIS
The overall concept of the sign appears to be acceptable. However, for the signs which face
north and south it appears that the logo crowds the top portion or cornice of the building.
Possibly a smaller logo or elimination of the logo should be considered. Sign and logo size
together comply with the maximum allowable sign area.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Design Review Board review this request considering elimination or
reduction in size of the logo for the north and south elevations.
Attachments:
1. Plan exhibits.
2. Excerpt from sign program.
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CRITERIA IS SAME AS FOR "MINOR TENANT SIGNS (PRIMARY)" ON
PAGE 22 EXCEPT LETTER SIZE IS 24" AND SIGN AREA FOR EACH
SIGN IS ONE S.F. PER LINEAR FOOT OF LEASE AREA WIDTH UP TO
MAXIMUM OF 50 S.F. PER EXTERIOR FRONTAGE TO STREET OR
PARKING AREA. DEVIATIONS REQUIRE CITY APPROVAL.
ONE SIGN PER BUILDING SIDE PER TENANT WILL BE ALLOWED
UNDER THIS SIGN PROGRAM.
SERVICE STATION PRICE SIGNS - ONE SIGN PER STATION,
DETAILSSUBJECT TO CITY AND OTHER AGENCY APPROVALS.
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ALLOWABLE FRONTAGE SIGN AREA AMONG TWO SIGNS*t i)5 �O bO 6x0#4j0
NET SIGN AREA A: AS DEFINED ABOVE, NOT TO EXCEED 50 S.F. MAX. \p Alw1l Mow%, o-j6 t �
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NET SIGN AREA B: AS DEFINED ABOVE (TOWER LOCATIONS). NOT
TO EXCEED 50 S.F. MAX' - INCLUDING TENANT LOGO
LETTER STYLE: HELV�Iu�LIGHTRNOR AS APPROVED By CITY �ELLOW OR AS APPROVED BY DEVELOPER'
COLORS: WH{TEIRED
DEVELOPER'
MATERIAL: PLEXIGLAS FACE, MATTE BLACK
INDIVIDUALELETTERS.INUM CAN. INTERNALLY
NET SIGN AREA C (ADDRESS):
LETTER STYLE: 6" HELVETICA LIGHT
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MATERIAL: DIECUT FACED LETTERS �yy`
. NATIONAL p{i Rom,{p S WITH MORE THAN 5 OUTLETS WILL BE ALLOWED TO USE
THEIR STANDARD SIGN O TWO ADJACENTLOR SLY PER TENANT
SIGNSTHER THAN LOGO UNLESHALL BE THE SS
COLOR WITHOUT CITY APPROV/d- ONE
APPROVED BY CITY.
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STAFF REPORT
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
DATE: NOVEMBER 10, 1992
CASE NO: SIGN APPROVAL 92-185 .
APPLICANT: ALBERTSONS SUPERMARKET
REQUEST: APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL BUILDING SIGNAGE FOR
SUPERMARKET IN 111 LA QUINTA CENTER
LOCATION: NORTH SIDE OF HIGHWAY Ill BETWEEN WASHINGTON
STREET AND ADAMS STREET.
BACKGROUND:
Albertsons Supermarket which is located near the west end of the 111 La Quinta Center is
presently under construction. The Albertsons Supermarket main sign was approved in
November, 1990, along with the sign program for the entire center. That approval allows a 122
square foot main sign which includes the Albertsons logo. Sign length including logo is 38' 6"
with the sign height varying from 5' for the logo to 4' for the capital "A" in Albertsons with the
remaining letters 3' in height.
At the time of this sign approval, they also asked for approval of the words "Liquor" and "Food -
Drug". These signs were proposed to be located on the short tower areas adjacent to each end
of the market. Because it was determined that these signs were for ancillary information and
not necessary to identify the business, they were not approved.
APPLICANT'S PROPOSAL:
The Applicant is again asking for some additional ancillary type of signage. This time, the
Applicant has requested approval of the words "Pharmacy" and "Food". These signs would be
located on the same towers originally proposed to contain signage. The pharmacy sign would
be approximately 35 square feet with the food sign approximately 12.5 square feet. The sign
would match the main Albertsons .sign. The Applicant's sign representative has submitted a
letter explaining the request and the reasons for it. That letter is attached for your review. The
original Design Review Board Staff report is also attached and provides additional information
on the proposal.
PCST.087
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD ACTION:
The Design Review Board reviewed this request at their meeting of November 4, 1992. A
representative from Albertsons and the sign company was present to present their reasons for
the request. The Design Review Board discussed the matter at length. In summary, the
majority of the Board members felt that the signage was not necessary, and would create a
precedent which is not beneficial. The request was recommended for denial on a 6-1 vote with
Boardmember Rice voting for the request. Boardmember Rice felt it important to know a
pharmacy was in the market
STAFF COMMENTS:
As in the original Albertson's sign approval during the sign program review, Staff strongly feels
these types of ancillary signs which do not identify the business name should not be approved.
They add unnecessary clutter, are not needed to identify the business and are not conducive to
a desirable shopping center or community. Wal-Mart initially requested a number of these types
of ancillary signs. Those signs were not approved for the same reasons that Albertsons signs
were not approved. Staff feels that a detrimental precedent would be set should these types of
signs be approved for Albertsons. Staff feels that for any new construction, signage identifying
the name of the business should be the only signage permitted.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends by Minute Motion, that the request for additional signage be denied.
Attachments:
1. Plan exhibits
2. Copy of Staff report for Design Review Board dated November 4, 1992 (including
excerpts from approved sign program and letter from Image National, Inc. dated October
6, 1992.
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DATE:
CASE NO:
APPLICANT:
REQUEST:
LOCATION:
BACKGRO D
STAFF REPORT
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
NOVEMBER 4, 1992
SIGN APPROVAL 92-185
ALBERTSONS SUPERMARKET
FILE COPY
APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL BUILDING SIGNAGE FOR
SUPERMARKET IN I II LA QUINTA CENTER.
NORTH SIDE OF HIGHWAY III BETWEEN WASHINGTON
STREET AND ADAMS STREET.
Albertsons supermarket which is located near the west end of the III La Quinta Center is
presently under construction. In November of 1990, along with the approval of the sign
program for the entire center, Albertsons supermarket sign was approved. The approval allows
a 122 square foot main sign which includes the Albertsons logo. The sign length including logo
is 38 feet 6 inches with the sign height varying from 5-feet for the logo to 4-feet for the capital
"A" in Albertsons with the remaining letters 3-feet in height. At the time of this approval they
also asked for approval of the words "Liquor" and "Food -Drug". These signs were proposed
to be located on the shorter tower areas adjacent to each end of the market. Because these signs
are for ancillary information and not necessary to identify the business, they were not approved.
APPLICANT'S PROPOSAL:
The Applicant is again asking for approval for ancillary signage. This time, the Applicant has
requested approval of the words "Pharmacy" and "Food". These signs would be located on the
same towers originally proposed to contain signage. The "Pharmacy" sign would vary in height
from 2 foot 6 inches to 1 foot 10 inches with the length being 17 feet 6 inches. The total square
footage of this sign would be 35 square feet. The "Food" sign would consist of letters varying
from 2 feet 6 inches to 1 foot 10 inches with the overall length being 8 feet. The total square
footage of this sign would be 12.5 square feet. The sign colors would match the medium blue
utilized in the main "Albertsons" sign. The sign returns would be painted a dark bronze.
The Applicant's sign representative has submitted a letter explaining the request and the reasons
for it. This letter is attached for your review.
STAFF ANALYSIS:
As in the original approval for the Albertsons sign during the sign program approval, Staff
strongly feels that these ancillary signs which do not identify the business should not be
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approved. They add clutter, are not needed to identify the business, and are not conductive to
a desirable center or community. Wal-Mart initially requested a number of these types of
ancillary signs. Those signs were not approved for the same reasons as noted above. Staff feels
that a detrimental precedent would be set should these types of signs be approved for Albertsons.
Staff feels that for any new constriction signage identifying the name of the business should be
the only signage permitted.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the request for additional signage be denied.
Attachments:
1. Plan exhibits.
2. Excerpts from approved sign program.
3. Letter from Image National, Inc. dated October 6, 1992.
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IMAGE NATIONAL, INC.
Distinctive Electrical Advertising
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October 6, 1992
Mr. Jerry Herman
Planning & Development Director
Mr. Stan B Sawa
Principal Planner
City of La Quinta
78-105 Calle Estado
La Quinta, CA 92253
Re: # 1627 LaQuinta, CA
NEC Hwy 111 & Washington
Building Signage
Dear Jerry, Stan and Members of the Design Review and Planning Commission Boards:
We would appreciate your reconsideration of our request for additional "Pharmacy & Food"
individual letters on our new store in La Quinta.
Originally this identification was submitted as "Liquor & Food Drug" and was not approved
due to the feeling that ancillary signage was not necessary.
Since the original request our philosophy has changed regarding the use of "Drug" copy and
we have eliminated it from our signage due to its various interpretations.
We do feel however, that the "PHARMACY" identification is necessary, due to possible
emergency needs of various customers and the communication this signage brings to others
in the community who may require a pharmacist or prescriptions filled immediately.
The "Pharmacy & Food" letters also provide an aesthetic balance architecturally at each end
on the building facade. The bvo spanish style entrance elements are an important portion
of the building architecture and were originally designed to incorporate individual letters
that coincide with the main Albertsons identification.
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The medium blue tone of Albertsons corporate signage is very subtle as is the overall
building color scheme. As you can see we have taken great lengths to provide a clean
simple and uniform sign program and will appreciate your favorable recommendation for
approval.
Thank you again for your consideration, assistance and cooperation.
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STAFF REPORT
PLANNING COMIVIISSION MEETING
DATE: NOVEMBER 10, 1992
REQUEST: SIGN APPLICATION 91-159 (AMENDMENT #3): SIMON PLAZA,
PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM. REQUEST TO INSTALL A SHOPPING
CENTER IDENTIFICATION SIGN, DIRECTIONAL SIGNS AND
MULTIPLE BUILDING SIGNS FOR A FUTURE
OFFICE/COMMERCIAL FACILITY PLANNED ON FIVE AND ONE
HALF ACRES
LOCATION: SOUTHEAST CORNER OF HIGHWAY ill AT WASHINGTON
STREET
APPLICANT: SIMON PLAZA, INC.; MR. PHILIP M. PEAD
SIGN
DESIGNER: MR. SKIP BERG, DGI SIGNS
ENVIRONMENTAL
CONSIDERATION: SIGN APPLICATIONS ARE CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM
CEQA PER SECTION 15311, CLASS ELEVEN
PLOT PLAN 91-466 REVISION:
The City Council approved the development of a mixed use commercial project on this site in
March 31, 1992. The proposed prgJ=t is to include a 44 lane bowling alley, a four story office
building, fitness center, two freestanding pad sites (e.g., possibly restaurants and eye institute),
and a parking garage. The property is zoned C-P-S (Scenic Highway Commercial). Since the
approval of the project, no final plans have been submitted for its construction.
PROPOSED SIGN PROGRAM:
The Applicant has submitted a freestanding center identification sign, a few monument signs,
a concept building sign program, and directional signs for the proposed multiple use complex.
A. Frees=diny, Center Identification Sign (Sign #21: The freestanding sign is 12-feet in
height and the graphic sign cabinet is approximately 50 square feet excluding the
decorative arched top. The sign is internally illuminated and the cabinet will be stuccoed
to match the proposed building color (Navajo White). The "Simon Plaza" portion of the
sign will be blue whereas the decorative arched top will be a royal blue (translucent vinyl
over white plexiglass). The cabinet base will be tiled. This triangular -shaped sign will
be located at the northwest corner of the site.
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B. Tenant Monument Signs: Four tenant monument signs are proposed in addition to the
primary identification sign (sign #2). The four signs are signs #5, #11, #12, and #18.
One is for the La Quinta Medical Center, two are for the Milauskas Eye Institute, and
the last one is for the restaurant site at Washington Street and Highway 111. The sign
heights vary from 6' 0" to 9' 0" above grade and are generally 18 square feet to 30 square
feet.
All signs proposed will require an adjustment to the sign code because only one main
identification sign is permitted, and sign #2 meets this requirement as proposed.
C. Directional Parkin Signs: igns: The freestanding directional signs are three feet in height and
three square feet. The signs will be internally illuminated and the design is consistent
with the Center's identification sign.
D. Attached BuildingSi igns: The building signs are located on various areas of the easterly -
most building complex which will house the future bowling alley, fitness center and
medical center. The freestanding restaurant will also have three attached building signs.
The illuminated channel lettered signs are to have blue plexiglass faces (#607-lGP
Acrylite Blue) except for a slight variation in the bowling alley sign adding
orange/white/red to the blue. The sign program will consist of:
1. Restaurant
2.
3.
4.
5
a. Cabinet signs (3) 3'-6" X 10'0" (105 sq. ft.)
Family Fitness Center
a. Parking lot elevation =
14"
letters
(20 sq. ft.)
b. Washington Street elevation =
20"
letters
(43 to 63 sq. ft.)
Bowling Allev
a. Simon Drive elevation =
18"
letters
(52 sq. ft.)
b. Parking lot elevation =
18"
letters
(18.5 sq. ft.)
C. Washington Street =
18"
letters
(34.5 sq. ft.)
La Quinta Medical Center
a. Parking Lot elevation —
Miscellaneous signs
a. Parking garage (2) _
TOTAL —
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12" letters (18 sq. ft.)
10" letters (41.4 sq. ft.)
± 331 to 351 sq. ft.
ZONING CODE PROVISIONS (EXCERPTS):
"B. General Retail Sales and Services Business and Professional Eating and Drinking
Establishments and Other Commercial Uses.
1. Freestanding Signs.
a. Each commercial complex containing a multiple -tenant building or
multiple buildings is permitted one complex identification sign per
street frontage. The area of any one sign shall not exceed one -
quarter of a square foot of sign area per lineal foot of street
frontage, or fifty square feet, whichever is less. The aggregate
area of all such signs shall not exceed one hundred square feet and
sign area may not be combined among street frontages.
b. Not pertinent for this report.
c,. The maximum height of any freestanding sign shall be twelve feet.
M. Directional Signs. Nonadvertising, freestanding signs used to identify street
entrance and exit. These signs must have three square feet of sign area and be
three feet in height.
2. Attached Signs
a. Each tenant within a multiple -tenant commercial complex may
have one attached identification sign not to exceed one square foot
of sign area per lineal foot of tenant space frontage along a street,
or frontage along a common use parking lot where no direct street
frontage is provided, not exceeding fifty square feet. Corner, end,
or separate tenant spaces may split the allowable frontage sign area
among two signs.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The monument sign and directional signs are consistent with the design theme of the project, and
the proposed colors are appropriate for this area. The signs would be architecturally compatible
with surrounding business uses. A summary on the building sign package is as follows:
A. Building Sign Colors: The blue copy of the building letters are a contrast to the
architectural style of the project and the blue letters will be legible during the day and
at night. It would be attractive if the individual letter returns are painted to match the
building. The blue letters would match both the Simon Motors and the Downey Savings
signs which are in the immediate area.
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B. Building Signage Locations: The signs are located in acceptable locations on the building
except for the fitness center sign(s) and the La Quinta Medical Center sign. Both tenants
have proposed signs on the building which are above the first floor. The Ordinance does
not allow signs on the building for second storytenants. A sign adjustment would be
needed if the sign is to remain in these present location.
C. Sign Lettering Height: Sign ]lettering is a key component of building identification, but
architectural compatibility is also an ingredient, as well as human -scale. As noted
before, the sign contractor has proposed lettering heights of 12" to 20" for this project.
Therefore, the legibility of the signs from a distance will be approximately:
Readability Maximum Readable
Letter Height Impact Distance
White/Red (Blue)
12"
120'
(108')
525'
14"
150'
(135')
630'
18"
180'
(162')
750'
2411
240'
(216')
1,000'
Source: Gemini Signs
NOTE: Red, black, or white letters (maximum) with 10 % variation for other colors
(e.g., blue) for non -lit signs. Internally lit signs increase the distances a sign can be read
by four or five times.
In summary, the size of the letters for the project will be easy to read for all patrons in
the parking lot area and for passing motorists on either main thoroughfare depending
upon your direction of travel.
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD:
The Design Review Board has met on numerous occasions to discuss this case. Initial discussion
ensued on whether or not the building letters should be internally illuminated or externally
illuminated. After much debate, the Board felt that the building(s) should have internal
illumination as requested by the Applicant. Further, the group did not believe reverse channel
letters would be appropriate for this building complex. The Applicant did not want to install
reverse channel letters (back lit with neon with opaque front surfaces) because they require more
maintenance (they get dirty) and are exposed to natural elements since they have exposed parts.
Past discussions have also included whether or not the channel letters should be a different color
(e.g., rust). However, neither concept received approval by the Board.
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Another topic by the Design Review Board was the lettering style for the building signs. The
Board thought the building warranted a stylized lettering design instead of the Helvetica Bold
as presented by the sign contractor during the initial submittal. The sign contractor was
amicable to the style change requested by the Board. A copy of the lettering styles is attached.
The Design Review Board felt the Fitness Center sign location was acceptable since it was for
one of the major tenants of the complex and it did not hinder the architectural elements of the
project or reduce their character. However, the Board thought it was appropriate to defer final
approval of the sign for the building until the building is actually built. The Board wanted to
see the building in place before they finalized their action on this portion of the project. They
believe sign #8 is very important, but they did not think sign #7 would be necessary.
The Design Review Board was fairly comfortable with the applicant's newest proposal to have
monument signs for a few of the tenants versus attached building signs. The Board felt this type
of program would be effective for the tenants, and provide a uniform architectural theme for the
center since the signs would be similarly constructed to match sign #2 but in a smaller form.
The Board also thought all freestanding signs should be perpendicular to the street they serve
(double -sided).
The Design Review Board evaluated the applicant's request to have three freestanding "parking"
directional signs on the site. They voted to delete the signs because the Board felt the driveways
did not need additional visibility problems for the project based on the fact that the driveways
are right-in/right-out access points. A landscape median is supposed to be built on each frontage
street except Simon Drive. Therefore, customers should be able to understand where the
driveways are without additional directional signing.
The following finding and recommendation are based on the Design Review Board's action of
October 7, 1992.
CONCLUSION:
Staff supports the sign program as modified provided the attached recommended conditions of
approval are met.
FINDINGS:
1. The proposed additional freestanding identification signs (Signs #5, #11, #18, and #12)
should be permitted on the site because they further the goal of the Master Sign Program;
to install signs which can easily be read and located to provide maximum exposure to
passing motorists. By substituting monument signs for attached building signs, Staff
believes the provision of the Sign Ordinance will not be adversely affected nor will the
applicant be receiving preferential treatment for his proposal.
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2. The upper story building signs are needed to identify the mixed use commercial center
because the single story buildings along Highway 111 and Washington Street block the
exposure of some of the signs if not permitted above a single story height limitation.
3. The sign colors will not detach from the architectural elements of the project nor create
light glare for motorists if certain conditions are met.
4. Parking directional signs are not needed to channel visitors to the site because street
medians will not permit cross traffic turning movements.
RECOMMENDATION:
By Minute Motion 92- approve the Planned Sign Program and the Sign Adjustment request
provided the attached Conditions of Approval are met.
Attachments:
1. Location map
2. Sign package dated October 29, 1992
3. Lettering styles (Design Review Board recommendation)
4. Exhibit "A", recommended Conditions of Approval (Sign Program #3)
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - PROPOSED EXHIBIT A
SIGN APPLICATION 91-159, AMENDMENT #3
SIMON PLAZA - SIGN PROGRAM
NOVEMBER 10, 1992
GENERAL PROVISIONS:
1. Each freestanding sign shall be a minimum of five feet from the future property line it
abuts. No signs should be placed in the City's right-of-way.
2. All signs should be reviewed by the Engineering Department to assure sight visibility is
not obstructed by the installation of each respective freestanding sign.
3. Site address numbers should be on the main monument sign as a supplemental to the
building addressing plan. The minimum size should be four inches and contrasting to
the background it is affixed to.
4. Any and all proposed illuminated signs shall be installed to avoid undue brightness which
would distract passing motorists and/or pedestrians.
5. The sign colors shall be blue (#607-lGP Acrylite Blue) except for the other supplement
signs such as the bowling pins and top of the monument sign can be royal blue, orange
and white as depicted on the attached drawings.
6. The building signs can be internally illuminated or non -illuminated.
7. No exposed raceways, crossover, conduits, conductors, transformers, etc., shall be
permitted. All supplemental electrical hardware shall be behind the building structure
inside the sign structure, or located underground.
8. The lettering styles for the building signs shall be either Clarendon or Souvenir. Upper
case lettering shall be used.
9. All attached building signs shall have channel letters (individually constructed).
10. All freestanding signs shall be double -sided and perpendicular to the public street they
serve unless noted otherwise in the following section.
SIGN ADJUSTMENTS:
11. a.) The Fitness Center signs (Sign #7 & #8) located on the second story elevation of
the building shall not be permitted as depicted in the attached drawings. At this
time, the Applicant shall wait until the building is under construction to ascertain
whether or not a sign(s) should be installed at the proposed location(s). The
matter shall be reviewed in the future by the Board at the request of the Applicant.
CONAPRVL.065
Conditions of Approval
Sign Application 91-159
November 10, 1992
b.) Signs #3, #14A, and #14B, shall not be allowed because they are not necessary
for the center nor its patrons, and they degrade the architectural character of the
project.
c.) The La Quinta Medical Center sign (Sign #6) located on the third story elevation
of the four story building shall be permitted as depicted in the attached drawings
except lettering shall be used upper-case.
d.) The La Quinta Medical Center freestanding monument sign (Sign #5) located on
the north side of the four story building shall be permitted provided the sign is
one-sided and is constructed with the same materials as Sign #2.
e.) The Milauskas Eye Institute sign (Sign #12) on Highway 111 shall be permitted
provided the sign is perpendicular to Highway 111 and constructed in a similar
fashion to Sign #2, with height lowered three feet and logo on top reduced in size
to be proportional with main center sign.
f.) The "Fine Dining Restaurant sign (Sign #18) on Washington Street shall be
permitted provided the sign is perpendicular to Washington Street and constructed
in a similar fashion to Sign #2.
g.) Sign #2 (Main identification sign) shall be three -sided, but only include two sides
of sign copy pursuant to the existing sign regulations.
MISCELLANEOUS:
12. The final sign graphics shall be subject to review by the Director of Planning and
Development prior to permit issuance by the Building and Safety Department.
13. Each tenant and/or his sign contractor shall obtain approval by the property owners (or
management company) in writing prior to submission of the sign drawings to the
Planning and Development Department for permit consideration. The property owner
shall review the signs for lettering style, color, sign location, lighting, and any other
"important" issues.
14. All sign contractors shall be licensed to do business in the City of La Quinta and possess
a State Contractor's License to perform the work outlined in the sign permit.
15. All signs shall conform to the City's adopted Sign Ordinance in effect at the time the sign
permit is issued.
16. Underwriter Laboratories certification labels shall be affixed to all internally illuminated
signs, thus assuring that the sign (or sign structure) meets industry specifications.
CONAPRVL.065
Conditions of Approval
Sign Application 91-159
November 10, 1992
17. Sign #14C shall be externally lit. Lighting for the sign shall be from a roof mounted
fixture, and the light source shall be below the subject sign.
18. The freestanding parking signs (#15, #16, and #17) shall not be permitted because they
are not necessary to the success of the commercial center.
19. All freestanding signs permitted shall include similar architectural elements to those of
Sign #2, and the sign proportions shall be downsized accordingly (e.g., 12-foot high to
9-feet and 6-feet) so that the smaller signs exemplify the sites main identification sign.
20. No attached building sign shall be greater than 50 square feet on the side of the building
it serves.
21. The channel letter returns shall be painted to match the exterior color of the building on
which it is affixed.
22. If deemed necessary by City, Applicant shall provide location for City entry sign in front
and below main identification sign, as required by the Planning and Development
Director.
23. The overall height of each freestanding sign shall be measured from the abutting street
curb elevation height.
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STAFF REPORT
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
DATE: NOVEMBER 10, 1992
CASE NO: GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY FOR ACQUISITION OF LAKE
CAHUILLA GRAVEL PIT AND FOR PERFORMING MINOR BORE
HOLE AND PERCOLATION TESTING.
APPLICANT: COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT (CVWD)
LOCATION: SOUTH OF 58TH AVENUE, WEST OF JEFFERSON STREET
BACKGROUND:
Pursuant to Section 65402 of the State of California Government Code (regarding Planning,
Zoning and Development Laws), CVWD has requested that the City of La Quinta determine
conformity with the General Plan for their acquisition of the Lake Cahuilla Gravel Pit. CVWD
has indicated that they intend to acquire the presently vacant gravel pit and perform minor bore
hole and percolation testing. At this time CVWD has not indicated any further use of the
property.
ANALYSIS:
Based on the letter submitted by CVWD (see attached), it would be the determination of Staff
that the acquisition is in conformance with the General Plan. Presently the site is in an area that
is designated as Open Space. More specifically there is a Mineral Resource area designation on
the property. Under the Mineral Resource area designation, the General Plan indicates that
subsequent to mineral extraction these areas shall be reclaimed to a similar natural condition
which existed prior to extraction activity. As noted earlier, CVWD has not indicated any future
activities for the site.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
By Minute Motion, Staff recommends that the Planning Commission determine that the
acquisition of the site by CVWD is in conformance with teh General Plan.
Attachments:
1. Letter from CVWD dated October 13, 1992.
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POST OFFICE BOX 1058 • COACHELLA, CALIFORNIA 92236 • TELEPHONE (619) 398.2651
DIRECTORS OFFICERS
TELLISCODEKAS. PRESIDENT THOMAS E. LEVY. GENERAL MANAGER -CHIEF ENGINEER
RAYMOND R. RJMMONDS, VICE PRESIDENT BERNARDINE SUTTON, SECRETARY
JOHN W. MCFADDEN October 131992 OWEN McCOOK ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER
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DOROTHY M. DE LAY REDWINE AND SHERRILL, ATTORNEYS
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City of La Quinta
Post Office Box 1504
La Quinta, California 92253
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In compliance with Section 65402 of the Government Code, this District
hereby notifies your agency that it proposes the Acquisition of Lake Cahuilla
Gravel Pit.
The project consists of acquisition of the presently vacant Lake Cahuilla Gravel
Pit and performing minor bore hole and percolation testing. The gravel pit is
located south of Avenue 58, between Adams Street and Jefferson Street.
Project and general location maps are enclosed.
No environmental impact report is enclosed, none having been prepared as
this District has determined that this project will have no substantial
impact on the environment.
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General Manager -Chief Enginee
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MINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION - CITY OF LA QUINTA
A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall
78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta, California
October 27, 1992 7:00 P.M.
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. The meeting was called to order at 7:03 P.M. by Vice Chairman Mosher who led
the flag salute.
II. ROLL CALL
A. Vice Chairman Mosher requested the roll call. Present: Commissioners Ellson,
Marrs, Adolph, and Vice Chairman Mosher.
B. Commissioner Ellson moved to excuse Chairman Barrows. Commissioner Marrs
seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
C. Staff Present: Planning Director Jerry Herman and Department Secretary Betty
Anthony.
in. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Zoning Ordinance Amendment 92-030; a request of the City to amend Title 6 of
the Municipal Code to add requirements for fugitive dust control.
1. Vice Chairman Mosher opened the public hearing and as no one wished
to speak concerning the item, Commissioner Marrs moved and
Commissioner Adolph seconded a motion to continue this matter at the
request of Staff to November 10, 1992. Unanimously approved.
B. Zoning Text Amendment 92-031; a request of the City to amend Sections
9.90.072 and 9.90.074 by listing Group 10 uses under the permitted uses section
rather than the condition al use section. This action would permit live
entertainment as a permitted use.
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1. Planning Director Jerry Herman presented the information contained in the
Staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Planning and Development
Department.
2. Commissioner Ellson asked Staff to define the area involved.
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October 13, 1992
3. Vice Chairman Mosher asked if the Chamber letter was from the Board
of Director. Staff replied it was from their Advisory Council.
4. Commissioner Ellson asked if the City had received any complaints about
the existing businesses who have live entertainment. Staff stated they had
received none.
5. There being no further questions of Staff, Vice Chairman Mosher opened
the public hearing. Ms. Jeanne Chalfont, neighbor spoke regarding her
concerns about spending tax payers money to process the zone change,
that the neighbors had not been surveyed to determine if this would cause
an adverse effect, and she felt this would spill over to the park area with
no police supervision.
6. Ms. Halley Valdez, T J's Restaurant, stated she understood the City was
processing the zone change because they determined the current zoning
was biased against the businesses in this subzone. She felt the zone
change was needed as this was the only area that was not allowed to have
live entertainment.
7. Commissioner Marrs asked Ms. Valdez if she intended to provide police
security. Ms. Valdez stated that in her presentation to the City Council
she stated there would be a Deputy there at all times.
8. There being no further comment, Vice Chairman Mosher closed the public
hearing.
9. Commissioner Adolph asked Staff what percentage of the area was zoned
residential as compared to the commercial. Staff stated was unknown and
discussion followed regarding the current commercial uses in the Park
Subzone.
10. Commissioner Adolph asked if the dance permit could be revoked. Staff
quoted from the proposed ordinance how this could be done. Discussion
followed regarding the dance permit.
11. There being no further discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Marrs
and seconded by Commissioner Adolph to adopt Planning Commission
Resolution 92-038 recommending to the City Council approval of Zoning
Text Amendment 92-031 as illustrated.
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Commissioners Ellson, Marrs,
Adolph, Vice Chairman Mosher. NOES:
None. ABSENT: Chairwoman Barrows.
ABSTAINING: None.
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October 13, 1992
IV. PUBLIC COMMENT: - Nome
V. BUSINESS SESSION:
A. Sign Approval 91-182; a request of Payless Shoesource Stores for approval of a
sign program deviation for a store in the 111 La Quinta Center.
1. Planning Director Jerry Herman presented the information contained in the
Staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Planning and Development
Department.
2. Ms. Melanie Yack, representing Federal Sign, addressed the Commission
regarding the applicant's concern to have two signs as, in their opinion,
the store was located at a corner and patrons coming from the west could
not see the frontage sign. Commissioner Marrs stated this was not the
only store with a similar problem. Discussion followed regarding the
other locations with the same problem.
3. Commissioner Ellson stated she had attended the Design Review Board
meeting and in their approval of the sign they felt that if the total footage
of sign area was not exceeded, then the two signs would be permitted.
4. Mr. Tom Childers, representing Washington/Adams, stated the importance
to the applicant for the two signs. He further stated they would not sign
the lease until they knew they could have both signs.
5. Commissioner Ellson asked what the background color on the facia would
be. Mr. Childers stated it would be an off white. Discussion followed
regarding sign colors, the letter size, the plane design, and the Design
Review Board's recommendation.
6. Vice Chairman Mosher stated his concern for commercial developers in
the Valley in today's market and felt the Commission should be assisting
these business as best they could within the framework of what the City
wanted.
7. There being no further discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Ellson
and seconded by Commissioner Adolph to adopt Minute Motion 92-033
approving Sign Approval 92-182 with a maximum of 50 square feet of
sign area.
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ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Commissioners Ellson, Adolph,
Vice Chairman Mosher. NOES:
Commissioner Marrs. ABSENT:
Chairwoman Barrows. ABSTAINING:
None.
VI. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. There being no corrections Commissioner Marrs moved that the Minutes of
October D, 1992, be approve as submitted. Commissioner Ellson seconded the
motion and it carried unanimously.
VU. OTHER -
Planning Director Jerry Herman informed the members that they were receiving the
Historic Preservation Notebooks in order to give them time to read and digest the
information before their next meeting in November.
VI[[. ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Commissioner Ellson and seconded by Commissioner Adolph to adjourn
this regular meeting of the Planning Commission to a regular meeting on November 10, 1992,
at 7:00 P.M. at the La Quinta City Hall Council Chambers. This meeting of
the La Quinta Planning Commission was adjourned at 8:17 P.M., October 27, 1992.
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