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2001 01 09 PCPlanning Commission Agendas are now available on the City's Web Page @ www.la-quinta.org A Regular Meeting to be Held at the La Quinta City Hall Council Chamber 78-495 Calle Tampico La Quinta, California January 9, 2001 7:00 P.M. **NOTE** ALL ITEMS NOT CONSIDERED BY 11:00 P.M. WILL BE CONTINUED TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING Beginning Resolution 2001-001 Beginning Minute Motion 2001-001 CALL TO ORDER A. Pledge of Allegiance B. Roll Call II. PUBLIC COMMENT This is the time set aside for public comment on any matter not scheduled for public hearing. Please complete a "Request to Speak" form and limit your comments to three minutes. III. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA IV. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Approval of the Minutes of the regular meeting on December 12, 2000, B. Department Report PC/AGENDA 001 V. PRESENTATIONS: None VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Item ................... SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2000-687 Applicant........... Lyons, Warren and Associates, Inc. Location............ Northwest corner of Highway 1 1 1 and Depot Way in the Jefferson Plaza Shopping Center Request ............. Review of plans for a one story Jack in the Box restaurant with a drive-thru. Action ............... Resolution 2001- VII. BUSINESS ITEMS: A. Item .................. MASTER DESIGN GUIDELINES 2000-013 Applicant.......... DGH Development Corporation Location .......... Various Cove lots Request ........... Review of one prototypical floor plan for development in the Cove Residential District. Action .............. Minute Motion 2001- B. Item ................. SIGN APPLICATION 2000-526 Applicant ......... Mark and Dorothy Hastings Location .......... Northeast corner of Adams Street and Miles Avenue Request .......... Review of a freestanding monument identification sign for the under construction First School of the Desert Preschool facility. Action ............. Minute Motion 2001- Vill. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL IX. COMMISSIONER ITEMS: A. Commissioner discussion regarding City Council meeting of January 2, 2001. X. ADJOURNMENT PC/AGENDA MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA December 12, 2000 7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER A. This meeting of the Planning Commission was called to order at 7:03 p.m. by Chairman Robbins who asked Commissioner Tyler to lead the flag salute. B. Present: Commissioners Jacques Abels, Richard Butler, Tom Kirk, Robert Tyler, and Chairman Robbins. C. Staff present: Community Development Director Jerry Herman, Assistant City Attorney John Ramirez, Planning Manager Christine di lorio, Senior Engineer Steve Speer, Principal Planners Stan Sawa and Fred Baker, and Executive Secretary Betty Sawyer. II. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. III. CONFIRMATION OF THE AGENDA: IV. CONSENT ITEMS: A. Chairman Robbins asked if there were any corrections to the Minutes of November 28, 2000. There being no corrections, it was moved -and seconded by Commissioners Tyler/Kirk to approve the minutes as submitted. Unanimously approved with Commissioners Abels and Butler abstaining. B. Department Report: None. V. PRESENTATIONS: A. Mr. Ken Herrick and Ms. Melani Smith of the Planning Center gave a presentation on the Riverside County General Plan Update. VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Municipal Code Amendment to Title 8 Building and Construction. A request of the City to amend Chapter 8.13, Water Efficient Landscaping. G:\WPDOCS\PC12-12-OO.wpd 1 7 ` 003 Planning Commission Minutes December 12, 2000 1. Staff requested a continuance of this item to allow additional time to prepare the staff report. 2. It was moved and seconded by Commissioners Butler/Abets to continue this item to January 23, 2001. Unanimously approved. B. Continued - Environmental Assessment 2000-402, General Plan Amendment 2000-071 Zone Change 2000-069, Village Use Permit 2000-004; a request of Chapman Golf Development, LLC and the City of La Quinta for Certification of a Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact and development plans for a 16,222 square foot restaurant to be located at the northeast and southwest corners of Avenue 52 and Desert Club Drive and the west side of Eisenhower Drive from Calle Tampico to Avenida Montezuma. 1. Commissioner Kirk withdrew from the dias due to a possible conflict of interest. 2. Chairman Robbins opened the public hearing and requested the staff report. Principal Planner Fred Baker presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. 3. Chairman Robbins asked why the southwest corner of Avenue 52 was included. Staff explained the expansion area and discussion followed regarding the boundaries. 4. Chairman Robbins asked if there were any questions of staff. Commissioner Tyler stated under the Environmental Checklist - Section I. Aesthetics (La) "Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista?", the box is checked for "Potentially Significant Unless Mitigated" and to him it is a vast improvement on the environment and appears to have the wrong box checked. Staff stated the consultant who prepared the Environmental Assessment was addressing a high tower that was in the original design. What is before the Commission is a redesign and this could be a possible error. Commissioner Tyler questioned Section XV. Transportation (d) it appears the same thing has happened here, as there is no text to accommodate the designation. 5. Commissioner Tyler questioned street widths under the Village Use Permit Condition #12.B. Staff stated Desert Club (Drive has a minimum 10-foot setback. G:\WPDOCS\PC1 2-1 2-OO.wpd 2 '-- OOp Planning Commission Minutes December 12, 2000 6. There being no further questions of staff, Chairman Robbins asked if the applicant would like to address the Commission. Mr. Tim Bay, Keith Companies representing the applicant, stated he supported staff's recommendation and was prepared to answer any questions. 7. Chairman Robbins asked if there were any questions of the applicant. Commissioner Tyler asked Mr. Bay to explain how they reached the number of parking spaces proposed. Mr. Bay stated they prepared a parking study to show that the 190 spaces proposed will be adequate. 8. Commissioner Butler asked if golf carts could be accommodated in the future should the City pass such a plan. Mr. Bay stated it had not been addressed. 9. Community Development Director Jerry Herman stated in regard to the question concern setbacks, the only setback is what is set by the City through the design review process. 10. Chairman Robbins asked if anyone else would like to address the Commission on this item. Ms. Audrey Ostrowsky, P. C. Box 351, Palm Desert, California, stated she disputed the proposed plan. Her lot is located within the affected area and she was not notified in a timely manner. All property owners should be notified to protect their property interest. The owner of this project should buy the commercial land that is already designated instead of buying cheaper land.and rezoning it. In regard to the rezoning of the land on the west side of Eisenhower Drive, she asked why is this residential land being rezoned to Commercial. Is it to increase their property value? City Attorney John Ramirez stated he had confirmed that staff had complied with the notification requirements. 11. There being no further public comment, the public participation portion of the hearing was closed and opened for Commission discussion. 12. Commissioner Tyler asked staff why this rezoning on Eisenhower Drive was being proposed. Community Development Director Jerry Herman stated it was an attempt to bring the zoning around the Cove into conformance and compatible with the :surrounding neighborhood. a nr 5 G:\WPDOCS\PC1 2-1 2-OO.wpd 3 Planning Commission Minutes December 12, 2000 13. Commissioner Tyler stated the is always concerned about parking in the Village and every restaurant currently has a severe parking problem; however compared to those, this is a major step forward. They do not have the opportunity for shared parking and he is comfortable with the project. 14. Commissioner Butler stated he is very comfortable with the project and believes it will be a benefit to the citizens of La Quinta. 15. Commissioner Abels stated he too believes it will be an asset as it is very well designed and the rezoning of Eisenhower Drive is also to the benefit of the City. 16. Commissioner Tyler asked if this property was originally a part of the Tradition project. Staff stated that was correct. 17. Chairman Robbins stated this could be the catalyst for the downtown area and he is glad to see it develop. He too is concerned about the parking and asked how the parking ratio at the Cliffhouse compared to this. Community Development Director Jerry Herman stated the Cliffhouse restaurant was designed under a different parking requirement. He went on to explain how the parking spaces were provided. Chairman Robbins stated he was concerned that this restaurant will have the same problem with parking as the Cliffhouse currently has trying to find more parking spaces. 18. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Butler/Abets to adopt Planning Commission Resolution 2000-087, recommending to the City Council certification of a Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact for Environmental Assessment 2000-402 according to the findings. ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Abels, Butler, Tyler, and Chairman Robbins. NOES: None. ABSENT: Commissioner Kirk. ABSTAIN: None. 19. It was moved and seconded by Commissioners Abels/Tyler to adopt Planning Commission Resolution 2000-088, recommending to the City Council approval of General Plan Amendment 2000- 071, as submitted. G\WPDOCS\PC12-12-OO.wpd 4 006 Planning Commission Minutes December 12, 2000 ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Abels, Butler, Tyler, and Chairman Robbins. NOES: None. ABSENT: Commissioner Kirk. ABSTAIN: None. 20. It was moved and seconded by Commissioners Tyler/Abets to adopt Planning Commission Resolution 2000-089, recommending to the City Council approval of Zone Change 2000-096, as submitted. ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Abels, Butler, Tyler, and Chairman Robbins. NOES: None. ABSENT: Commissioner Kirk. ABSTAIN: None. 21. It was moved and seconded by Commissioner Butler/Abets to adopt Planning Commission Resolution 2000-090, recommending to the City Council approval of an amendment to the Village Design Guideline boundaries. ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Abels, Butler, Tyler, and Chairman Robbins. NOES: None. ABSENT: Commissioner Kirk. ABSTAIN: None. 22. It was moved and seconded by Commissioners Abels/Butler to adopt Planning Commission Resolution 2000-091, recommending to the City Council approval of Village Use Permit 2000-04, subject to conditions. ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Abels, Butler, Tyler, and Chairman Robbins. NOES: None. ABSENT: Commissioner Kirk. ABSTAIN: None. Commissioner Kirk rejoined the Commission. C. Site Development Permit 2000-686; a request of Century Crowell Communities for review of ten single family prototype architectural plans for a subdivision of 206 homes to be located on the west side of Jefferson Street, between Fred Waring Drive and Miles Avenue. 1. Commissioner Butler excused himself due to a possible: conflict of interest and left the dias. G:\WPDOCS\PC12-12-OO.wpd 5 a,� 00', Planning Commission Minutes December 12, 2000 2. Chairman Robbins 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. 3. Chairman Robbins asked if there were any questions of staff. Commissioner Tyler asked if Plan 5L should be conditioned to not be placed along the western boundary. Staff stated it is a Code requirement and therefore it is not necessary to condition the project. Commission Tyler asked about the option in the Heritage Plan. Staff stated it was a three car garage. 4. Chairman Robbins asked if the applicant would like to address the Commission. Ms. Marty Butler, representing Century -Crowell Communities, stated she concurs with staff's recommendations. 5. Chairman Robbins asked if there were any questions of the applicant. Commissioner Kirk asked if they had any objections to staff's conditions. Ms. Butler stated she had no objections. 6. Commissioner Tyler asked the applicant to identify if this project was Century -Crowell Communities or Century Vintage as noted on the exhibits. Ms. Butler stated they are the same company. Commissioner Tyler asked if any of the proposed prototypes are currently being built in La Quinta. Ms. Butler stated yes, and identified where. Commissioner Tyler asked if they were inviting the parking of the RV or boat parking on the side yard. Ms. Butler stated any RV or boat parking will have to comply with City regulations. Commissioner Tyler asked about the seven garden foot wall noted on the plans. Ms. Butler stated it is to be a six foot garden wall and the plans would be corrected. 7. Chairman Robbins asked if anyone else wanted to speak regarding this project. There being no public comment, the public participation portion of the hearing was closed and open for Commission discussion. 8. Commissioner Abels stated this is a great project and commended Century -Crowell Communities on their progression of improving their product with each new tract. 9. Commissioner Kirk stated he concurs with Commissioner Abel's and Commissioner Tyler's comments on the diversity of the units. G:\WPDOCS\PC1 2-1 2-00. wpd Planning Commission Minutes December 12, 2000 10. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Kirk/Abets to adopt Minute Motion 2000-023, approving Site Development Permit 2000-686, as submitted. Unanimously approved. Commissioner Butler rejoined the Commission. D. Right of Way-C 2000-02; a request of the City for closure of vehicular traffic along a 100 foot long segment of Buttercup Lane, east of Goldenrod Circle. 1. Chairman Robbins opened the public hearing and asked for the staff report. Senior Engineer Steve Speer presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. 2. Chairman Robbins asked if there were any questions of staff. Commissioner Butler asked is the north/south street did go out to Fred Waring Drive, Jefferson Sreet, and Miles Avenue. Staff stated that was correct. 3. Commissioner Tyler questioned the use of the word "unanimous", as not everyone who lives in the Cactus Flower tract was present at the meeting and to use the word "unanimously" is misleading. 4. Commissioner Kirk asked if the City wanted to open this street up in the future, would it be possible. Staff stated the future subdivision to the east will probably be re -subdivided to construct a house at this location. Staff is proposing to retain the right to public access. 5. Commissioner Butler asked where the pedestrian access would go if the applicant were to constructed a house at this location. Staff stated the applicant has not proposed it at this time. Should they do so, the City will ask for an "L" shape cul-de-sac allowing for a ten foot opening. 6. Chairman Robbins asked if anyone else wanted to speak regarding this project. Mr. Brad Phoenix, 44-120 Goldenrod Circle, stated he spoke unanimously for the last two streets abutting this project, that they were requesting the closure be approved. G:\WPDOCS\PC12-12-OO.wpd 7 Planning Commission Minutes December 12, 2000 7. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Abels/Butler to adopt Minute Motion 2000-025, finding the street segment proposed for closure to be no longer needed for motorized vehicular traffic and closure to be consistent with the General Plan. Unanimously approved. VI. BUSINESS ITEMS: A. Finding of General Plan Conformity for 25 Coachella Valley Water District Capital Projects Pursuant to California Government Code Section 65401; a request of the City for a General Plan conformity for various locations throughout the City. 1. Chairman Robbins stated he had spoken with the City Attorney regarding a conflict of interest and was informed that he does not have a conflict of interest and asked for the staff report. Planning Manager Christine di lorio presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. 2. Chairman Robbins asked if there were any questions of staff. Commissioner Tyler asked how they could make any determination on the maps that were difficult to read. 3. Commissioner Tyler stated several of the projects noted were already finished, or will be finished this month. If CVWD is not required to meet any City Codes why is the Commissiori reviewing this request. Staff noted it is a Government Code requirement that CVWD ask the City to make a General Plan consistency finding. 4. Commissioner Tyler noted a water main is to be developed at Delaware Street and Washington Street, why was it not done during the reconstruction of Washington Street. Chairman Robbins stated the City of Palm Desert was offered to have this done during the reconstruction of Washington Street and the City denied the opportunity. 5. Commissioner Kirk asked if the projects had been completed, did it affect the City's findings. Staff stated it did not. Commissioner Kirk noted as an example, that there could be an opportunity for a water trunk line to be constructed in an open space area which would be out of conformity with the City's General Plan, but in this instance he sees no objections. G:\WPDOCS\PC12-12-OO.wpd 8 Planning Commission Minutes December 12, 2000 6. Chairman Robbins asked if there was any other public comment. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Kirk/Tyler to adopt Planning Commission Resolution 2000-092, confirming a finding of conformity with the La Quinta General Plan for certain CVWD capital improvement projects to be located throughout the City. 7. Commissioner Tyler stated that previously the Commission was asked to approve a project after the fact and now here they were being asked to do the same thing. Chairman Robbins stated these projects are on -going and this should be a continuation of projects that were approved in the prior years budget. Unanimously approved. VII. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL: A. Community Development Director Jerry Herman informed the Commission of a luncheon being prepared for staff and all Boards and Commissions by KSL on December 201h at noon and everyone was invited. Vill. COMMISSIONER ITEMS: A. Commissioner Tyler gave a report of the City Council meeting of December 5, 2000. B. Commissioner Abels remarked about an article in the newspaper that contained erroneous comments and suggested staff contact the City Council to see how it could be responded to. IX. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Abels/Tyler to adjourn this regular meeting of the Planning Commission to the next regular meeting of the Planning Commission to be held January 9, 2001, at 7:00 p.m. This meeting of the Planning Commission was adjourned at 9:21 p.m. on December 12, 2000. Respectfully submitted, Betty J. Sawyer, Executive Secretary City of La Quinta, California �.� G:\WPDOCS\PC12-12-OO.wpd 9 oi1 PH #A PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT DATE: JANUARY 9, 2001 CASE NUMBER: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2000-687 APPLICANT: LYONS, WARREN & ASSOCIATES, INCORPORATED PROPERTY OWNER: HOME DEPOT USA, INCORPORATED LOCATION: NORTHWEST CORNER OF HIGHWAY 111 AND DEPOT WAY IN THE JEFFERSON PLAZA SHOPPING CENTER (SPECIFIC PLAN 96-027) REQUEST: A REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT A ONE STORY JACK IN THE BOX RESTAURANT (2,869 SQUARE FEET) WITH DRIVE - THROUGH LANE ON 0.9 ACRES ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATION: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2000-687 IS WITHIN SPECIFIC PLAN 96-027. THE LA QUINTA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT HAS DETERMINED THAT THIS REQUEST HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY ASSESSED IN CONJUNCTION WITH ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 96- 325 FOR WHICH A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION WAS CERTIFIED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON SEPTEMBER 17, 1996, FOR SP 96-027. NO CHANGED CIRCUMSTANCES OR CONDITIONS OR NEW SIGNIFICANT INFORMATION EXISTS WHICH WOULD TRIGGER THE PREPARATION OF A SUBSEQUENT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT PURSUANT TO CEQA. GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION: MIXED/REGIONAL COMMERCIAL WITH NONRESIDENTIAL OVERLAY ZONING: S'PRPTSDP687Jack/6x -45 REGIONAL COMMERCIAL WITH NONRESIDENTIAL OVERLAY Page I of 6 °.� 012 SURROUNDING LAND USES: NORTH: VACANT JEFFERSON PLAZA COMMERCIAL PROPERTY WITH REGIONAL STORM WATER CHANNEL BEYOND SOUTH: ACROSS HIGHWAY 111, VACANT COMMERCIAL PROPERTY EAST: VACANT JEFFERSON PLAZA COMMERCIAL PROPERTY (PAD SITE #2) WITH IHOP RESTAURANT AND PARKING LOT BEYOND WEST: VACANT COMMERCIAL PROPERTY (NOT -A -PART OF SP 96-027) WITH EXISTING COMMERCIAL BILLBOARD BACKGROUND: Site History The Jefferson Plaza Specific Plan (SP 96-027) permits approximately 218,300 square feet of office/retail development on 20+ acres at the northwest corner of Highway 1 1 1 and Jefferson Street (Attachment 1). The Specific Plan provides a Sign Program design guidelines and landscape palette. Home Depot, an approximately 129,802 square foot building (Phase #1), was built in 1997. Phase #2 of the Shopping Center, of which this project is part, is planned for various retail and restaurant buildings on over nine acres. Off -site infrastructure improvements in the 28-foot wide parkway were installed during construction of the Home Depot facility. Home Depot designed and installed the landscape setback along Highway 1 1 1 in conformance with the approved Highway 1 1 1 Design Guidelines. The existing landscaping is in disrepair due to the accumulation of blowsand and lack of maintenance. Phase #2 of the shopping center has been subdivided into four lots under Parcel Map 28573 in 1998. All parcels are vacant, excluding Parcel 3 which is partially developed with the [HOP restaurant (SDP 98-623) and ancillary parking. Prior to the IHOP building being built in 1999, the site was planned for a similar Jack in the Box restaurant in 1997 under Site Development Permit 97-606 (Planning Commission Resolution 97- 054). Under the approved Sign Program for the Jefferson Plaza Shopping Center (Phase 2), two building mounted internally illuminated signs per building are permitted) (i.e., south and east building elevations). Sign area is computed based on the lease frontage of the store, provided a maximum sign area of 50 square feet for all attached building signs is not exceeded (i.e., one square per linear foot of frontage)• Lettering height is set at STRPTSDP6877ack/Bx -45 Page 2 of 6 013 24 inches in height, and national or regional tenants with more than five outlets are allowed to use their standard sign programs, subject to approval by the Planning Commission (Attachments 2 and 3). Menu board and traffic directional signs are not addressed in the Sign Program for the shopping center. On July 22, 1997, the Planning Commission approved changes to the site plan configuration for Phase #2 during review of the IHOP restaurant project. A copy is attached (Attachment 4 - Partial Site Plan Excerpt). Project Request The applicants are requesting approval to construct a 2,869 square foot restaurant building, measuring 35 feet wide by 80 feet long, at the northwest corner of Highway 1 1 1 and Depot Way, a signalized intersection (Attachment 5). Pad #1 is approximately 171 feet wide by 230.5 feet long and elevated an average of three feet above the height of Highway 111 at this time. A setback of 51 feet is provided between the proposed building and front property line abutting Highway 1 1 1, a Primary Image Corridor. Building setbacks of 19 feet on the west, 97 feet on the north and 113 feet on the east are also proposed. Indoor dining for approximately 68 people is planned on the south end of the building with public areas, kitchen and other service areas taking up roughly 60 percent of the interior floor area of the restaurant. On -site parking for 29 vehicles is proposed on the east side of the building. A 12-foot wide drive -through lane is proposed on the other sides of the building. Service and trash areas are proposed on the northeast side of the building abutting the: 90 degree parking stalls. The overall height of the building is approximately 17 feet. The proposed building will have a mansard roof covered in flat gray concrete tile. The proposed roof structure conceals mechanical equipment behind the 4.5' high mansard roof. Proposed are three tower elements, one capped with a gable (7:12 pitch) and two having arched roofs ranging in height from 21' to 22'-4". Tower elements are complete: structures measuring approximately 7 feet deep by 12'-8" long (i.e., west side) and larger. To accentuate the building entrances, these tower features are inset approximately one foot from the stucco fascia which measures 3'-8" wide. A wood trellis supported by decorative stucco columns is proposed over the pick up window of the drive -through lane on the west side of the building. Proposed textured plaster walls and split -face masonry block (8" X 8") wainscot to match the materials and design used for Home Depot and IHOP are proposed. A stucco plant -on measuring approximately 10 inches wide highlights the top of the wainscot and is also used on the mansard roof in two areas. Color tones for building surfaces are in shades of STRPTSDP687Jack/Bx -45 Page 3 of 6 10.1 1l .1 brown with darker shades used to accent lower and upper portions of the building elevations. Outdoor dining is not proposed. Proposed on -site landscaping for the site consists of shade trees (24" box containers with 2.5 inch calipers) for the parking lot and around the building (e.g., Swan Hill Olive, Thornless Mesquite and Crape Myrtle) in planters ranging in width from 4'-15'. Mexican Fan Palms in varying heights from 6' to 20' accent the northern half of the development. Desert climate groundcover and shrubs are provided throughout the project site. A three foot high screen wall along the project's south boundary is proposed to buffer the visibility of the drive -through lane. A shrub hedge consisting of Texas Ranger is proposed between the wall and Highway 111 to provide vertical screening above the wall and to soften the hard visual edge. Lawn is used sparingly on the north side of the building (approximately 200 square feet) between the drive - through lane and the parking lot; rock boulders are also proposed throughout the project. The applicant is proposing internally illuminated cabinet signs (5'-0" by 5'-0" = 25 sq. ft.) to be located on the south, west and east towers. The sign copy reads "Jack in the Box." The letters will be white (12.75 inch high) with a red background and border. The copy name and border will be raised approximately seven inches from the non - illuminated background. Two internally illuminated freestanding menu board signs, measuring 4'0" high by 8'0" long (32 square feet), are proposed near the entrance of the drive -through lane to the north of the building. These signs have an overall height of 5'-8" with copy information and food photos in various colors. On -site traffic directory signs of five square feet are also placed within the parking lot area. These signs are also internally illuminated and mounted on three inch square tubes painted black that are approximately 2'4" above the ground level (4'0" overall in height). Sign copy will be the corporate logo and directional arrow. Public_ Hearing_Notice: This case was advertised in the Desert Sun newspaper on December 27, 2000, for this hearing. Property owners within 500 feet of the subject property were mailed a copy of the public hearing notice as required by Section 9.200.110 of the Zoning Ordinance. No comments have been received. Any comments received will be handed out at the meeting. Public Agency- Comments: Public agency comments received have been incorporated as part of the conditions of approval, and are on file with the Community Development Department. Architecture and_ Landscaping Review Committee (ALRC) Action On January 3, 2000, the City's Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee reviewed the applicant's plans to determine compliance with City design requirements STRPTSDP687Jack/Bx -45 Page 4 of 6 '0.� (315 and Highway 111 guideline standards (Attachment 6)• The Committee determined, on a vote of 3-0, that the building and landscaping plans were acceptable and compatible to existing improvements of the Jefferson Plaza Shopping Center, provided minor changes were made to the plans. These issues are addressed in the next section of the report. STATEMENT_Of—MANDAT4RY_FJN D1NO S: The findings necessary to approve the Site Development Permit can be made per Section 9.210.010 of the Zoning Ordinance as noted in the attached Resolution with the exception of the following issues. Landscaping - On -site landscaping improvements will accent project features and are sized to provide visual appeal once installed. Shrub hedges are proposed to screen the drive -through lane and parking lot. Various trees are proposed in the parking areas and around the building to provide shading consistent with the Section 2.90 (Landscape Concept) of SP 96-027. ALRC recommends in Condition #32B that the Olive trees not be used in the parking lot to be consistent with Phase #1 of the shopping center; therefore, the Swan Hill Olive trees should be either replaced with Crape Myrtle or African Sumac trees. To comply with the City's Highway 111 Landscape Guidelines, Palm trees shall replace the proposed Crape Myrtle trees at the southeast corner of the project per Condition #32C. The proposed California Pepper trees shall be removed from the Highway 111 corridor as they are not consistent with the Highway 111 Design Guidelines (Condition #32D). Sign -Program - The proposed building mounted signs are not consistent with the Sign Program for Specific Plan 96-027 in that the applicant has proposed a total of three signs whereas only two signs are allowed (i.e., south and east building elevations). Staff is not recommending a sign adjustment to allow an additional building sign for this case because the applicant is proposing the maximum sign area of 50 square feet and two signs can adequately identify the restaurant based on the approved Sign Program (Condition #41B)• In past years, the Planning Commission has allowed accessory freestanding drive - through menu board signs for fast food restaurants along Highway 111 to permit ordering take-out food. Typically, one sign of approximately 32 square feet has been allowed per fast food restaurant in the City. Staff recommends only one freestanding menu board sign for this project to be consistent with past policy practices for the City (Condition #41 C) Four illuminated directional signs are proposed by the applicant to assist patrons with finding the drive -through service lane. Staff recommends no more than two signs to direct customers to the drive -through lane with one being located at the main entrance STRPTSDP687Jack/Bx -45 Page 5 of 6 0.— 616 to the parking lot and a second one placed at the drive -through lane entrance. Sign copy for these signs should be limited to stating "Drive-thru" with a directional arrow to be consistent with other fast food restaurants along Highway 1 1 1. Sign sizing shall be limited to three square feet per Table 9-17 of the Sign Ordinance (Condition #41A). RECOMMENDATLON: Adopt Planning Commission Resolution 2001- , approving Site Development Permit 2000-687, subject to the attached Findings and Conditions of Approval. Attachments: 1 . SP 96-027 Exhibit (Reduced) 2. Phase 2 Site Plan (Reduced) 3. Proposed Jack in the Box Site Plan (Reduced) 4. SP 96-027 Sign Graphics 5. SP 96-027 Sign Graphics 6. Draft ALRC Minutes (Excerpt) 7. Large Maps and Exhibits (Planning Commission Members only) Submit"lorioPlanni Christig Manager STRPTSDP687Jack/Bx -45 Page 6 of 6 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2001-_ A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 2,869 SQUARE FOOT FAST FOOD RESTAURANT WITH DRIVE -THROUGH LANE LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF HIGHWAY 111 AND DEPOT WAY ON APPROXIMATELY 0.9 ACRES CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2000-687 APPLICANT: LYONS, WARREN & ASSOC., INC. FOR JACK IN THE BOX WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, did on the 9`h day of January, 2001, hold duly noticed Public Hearing to consider the request of Lyon, Warren and Associates to develop a 2,869 square foot Jack in the Box restaurant with drive -through lane in the Regional Commercial (CR) Zone on approximately 0.9 acres at the northwest corner of Highway 111 and Depot Way within the Jefferson Plaza Shopping Center (Specific Plan 96-027), more particularly described as: Being Lot 1 of Parcel Map No. 28573 within a portion of Section 29, TSS, RSE, San Bernardino Meridian (Assessor's Parcel No.: 649-020-037); Pad #1 of Phase 2 of SP 96-027 WHEREAS, the Architectural and Landscape Review Committee of the City of La Quinta, California, did on the 3`d day of January, 2001, recommend approval to the Planning Commission of Site Development Permit 2000-687 by adoption of Minute Motion 2001-01, subject to conditions. WHEREAS, said Site Development Permit request complies with the requirements of "The Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970" as amended by Resolution 83-68, in that a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact (EA 96-325) was certified by the City Council under Resolution 96-71 for the Jefferson Plaza Shopping Center on September 17, 1996 (i.e., Specific Plan 96-027 and Conditional Use Permit 96-028). No further environmental review is necessary. No changed circumstances or conditions are proposed that would trigger the preparation of a subsequent environmental review per. Public Resources Code Section 21166; and 018 Planning Commission Resolution 2001-_ Site Development Permit 2000-687 - Jack in the Box Restaurant January 9, 2001 WHEREAS, 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 approval of Site Development Permit 2000-687: 1 . The project is consistent with the General Plan, Specific Plan and Zoning Code. The City's General Plan Land Use Element designates this site as Mixed Regional Commercial with a nonresidential overlay. This designation provides for commercial uses including restaurants as is proposed. Therefore, development of the subject property with commercial uses will be compatible with adjacent properties provided the applicable conditions as recommended by staff are complied with. 2. A Mitigated Negative Declaration (Environmental Assessment 96-325) was certified for Specific Plan 96-027 in 1996. No changed circumstances are proposed that would trigger the preparation of a subsequent environmental review per Public Resources Code Section 21166. 3. The architectural design of the project, including but not limited to the architectural style, scale, building mass, materials, colors, architectural details, roof style, and other architectural elements are compatible with surrounding development and with the quality of design prevalent in the City. The architectural elements of the building are compatible with the design elements of the buildings in Jefferson Plaza in accordance with the Specific Plan Design Guidelines. 4. 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 enclosure, lighting, and other site design elements are compatible with surrounding development and with the quality of design prevalent in the City. Parking for this site is proposed on the east side of the building with a single drive -through lane on the west side for take-out service needs. The parking lot, complies with the required design standards of the Zoning Code and Specific Plan. The project design, along with the recommended Conditions, assures required design standards are met. The development of the restaurant will comply with applicable development standards. resopesdp687 Jack/Box - 45gt - Page 2 q , 01,9 Planning Commission Resolution 2001-_ Site Development Permit 2000-687 - Jack in the Box Restaurant January 9, 2001 5. The landscaping for the project has been designed to comply with the design parameters of Specific Plan 96-027. The proposed plant palette is consistent with Specific Plan 96-027 and the Highway 1 1 1 Design Guidelines as conditioned. 6. The sign program is consistent with Chapter 9.160 of the Municipal Code, and proposes common design elements. The south and east facing corporate ID signs are compatible with the architectural elements of the building and proportionally suited, complying the adopted Sign Program for Jefferson Plaza. 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 Planning Commission in this case; 2. That the Planning Commission does hereby approve Site Development Permit 2000-687 because it is in compliance with the provisions of Specific Plan 96- 027 and the Municipal Code. 3. That the project has been assessed under EA 96-325 for which a Mitigated Negative Declaration has been certified, and the mitigation measures identified are hereby required to be met. PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta Planning Commission, held on this 9" day of January, 2001, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: resopcsdp687 Jack/Box - 45gt - Page 3 d )) (n1 Planning Commission Resolution 2001- Site Development Permit 2000-687 - Jack in the Box Restaurant January 9, 2001 STEVE ROBBINS, Chairman City of La Quinta, California ATTEST: JERRY HERMAN, Community Development Director City of La Quinta, California resopcsdp687 Jack/Box - 45gt - Page 4 A.-021 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2001- CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2000-687 JACK IN THE BOX RESTAURANT JANUARY 9, 2001 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL GENERAL 1 . Upon approval by the Planning Commission, a memorandum noting that the City Conditions of Approval for this application exist and are available for review at City Hall shall be recorded against the property with Riverside County. 2. The Site Development Permit shall be used (beginning of construction) by January 9, 2002, pursuant to Section 9.200.080 of the Municipal Zoning Code, unless a one year time extension is granted, prior to expiration. 3. The proposed restaurant development shall comply with all applicable conditions of Specific Plan 96-027. 4. Parking lot light standards shall match those used in the construction of Phase 1 of the Shopping Center and not exceed 25-feet in overall height pursuant to Condition 2 of Specific Plan 96-027. 5. Prior to the issuance of a grading, improvement or building permit, the applicant shall obtain permits and/or clearances from the following public agencies: o Fire Marshal ® Public Works Department (Grading Permit, Improvement Permit) o Community Development Department o Riverside County Environmental Health Department a Desert Sands Unified School District (DSUSD) o Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) o Imperial Irrigation District (IID) o 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 COND PC SDP 876- 45gt Page 1 Planning Commission Resolution 2001-_ Site Development Permit 2000-687 Jack in the Box Restaurant January 9, 2001 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. 6. Developer 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 project. The City of La Quinta shall have the right to select its defense counsel in its sole discretion. PRO_PERTY_RLG H-TS 7. The applicant shall vacate abutter's rights of access to public streets from all frontage along the streets and properties except access drives described herein. 8. The applicant shall dedicate or grant public and private 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. 9. The applicant shall dedicate ten -foot public utility easements contiguous with and along both sides of all private streets. The easements may be reduced to five feet with the express concurrence of IID. 10. The applicant shall dedicate easements necessary for placement of and access to utility lines and structures, drainage basins, mailbox clusters, park lands, and common areas. 11. 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. 12. If the applicant proposes vacation or abandonment of any existing rights of way or access easements which will diminish access rights to any properties owned by others, the applicant shall provide approved alternate rights of way or access easements to those properties or notarized letters of consent from the property owners. IMPROVEMENT_PLANS As used throughout these conditions of approval, professional titles such as "engineer," "surveyor," and "architect" refer to persons currently certified or licensed to practice their respective professions in the State of California. 13. Improvement plans shall be prepared by or under the direct supervision of 023 CONU PC SDP 876 - 45gt Page 2 Planning Commission Resolution 2001-_ Site Development Permit 2000-687 Jack in the Box Restaurant January 9, 2001 qualified engineers and landscape architects, as appropriate. Plans shall be submitted on 24" x 36" media. GRADING 14. This 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) (6). Prior to issuance of building permits for lots which are so located, the applicant shall furnish certifications as required by FEMA that the above conditions have been met. 15. 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. A statement shall appear on final maps (if any are required of this development) that a soils report has been prepared pursuant to Section 17953 of the Health and Safety Code. 16. 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. 17. Prior to 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. 18. 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. COND PC SDP 876 - 45gr () /' � Page 3 Planning Commission Resolution 2001-_ Site Development Permit 2000-687 Jack in the Box Restaurant January 9, 2001 19. 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. The data shall be organized by lot number and listed cumulatively if submitted at different times. DRAINAGE 20, Stormwater drainage shall comply with the approved Hydrology Plan for the Jefferson Plaza Shopping Center. 21. Nuisance water shall be retained and disposed of on -site in an approved facility. The facility shall be designed to infiltrate five gallons per day per 1,000 square feet (of landscape areal and to accommodate a surge rate of three gallons per hour per 1,000 square feet. UTILITLES 22. To ensure optimum placement for practical and aesthetic purposes, 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, electrical vaults, water valves, and telephone stands. 23. All proposed utilities within or adjacent to the proposed development shall be installed underground. 24. 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_ARD TRAFFIC_ IMPROVEMENTS 25. Parking lot design shall conform with the City's Off -Street parking Ordinance as delineated in Chapter 9.150 of the LQMC. 26. 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). COND PC SUP 876 - 45gi Page 4 0.- 025 Planning Commission Resolution 2001 Site Development Permit 2000-687 Jack in the Box Restaurant January 9, 2001 27. 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. LANDSCAPING 28. The applicant shall provide landscaping in required setbacks, retention basins, common lots, and park areas. 29. Landscape and irrigation plans 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. 30. 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. 31. Landscaping within the Jefferson Plaza Shopping Center shall be commonly maintained under a single maintenance contract pursuant Condition 59 of Specific Plan 96-027. 32. Prior to building permit issuance, the applicant shall submit to the Community Development Department for review and approval a landscape and irrigation plan showing the following: A. Existing landscape and irrigation improvements in the Highway 111 parkway shall be repaired and/or replaced prior to a final inspection. B. Crape Myrtle and African Sumac trees shall replace Olive trees to match the existing parking lot trees at the Home Depot facility (24" box with 2.5" caliper). COND PC SDP 876 - 45g[ � age 5 U1G Planning Commission Resolution 2001-_ Site Development Permit 2000-687 Jack in the Box Restaurant January 9, 2001 C. A minimum of three California Fan Palms, averaging 20 feet high, shall be installed at the southeast side of the parking lot to conform with the City's Highway 111 Landscape Guidelines in lieu of installing new shade trees at this location. These parkway palm trees shall be uplighted with fixtures mounted eight foot above the finished grade level to deter vandalism. A minimum of two palms shall be lighted for decorative purposes. D. The proposed California Pepper trees in the Highway 111 parkway shall be removed and replaced with a tree type as specified in the Highway 111 Design Guidelines. E. The applicant shall ensure that landscaping plans and utility plans are coordinated to provide visual screening of aboveground utility structures pursuant to Condition 56 of SP 96-027. F. Parking lot trees shall be 24" box tree or larger with 2-1 /2" to 3" diameter (caliper) trunks pursuant to Condition 60 (D) of SP 96-027. Newly planted trees shall be staked with lodge poles to prevent damage from gusts of wind, etc. G. The parking lot shall be screened by using a combination of berms, walls, and landscaping so that the vehicles will not be visible from Highway 1 1 1, consistent with requirements identified in SP 96-027 (i.e., Condition 6 1 ) and Chapter 9.150 (Parking) of the Zoning Ordinance. The height of the screen wall for the drive -through lane shall be measured from the curb height. H. A low profile wall (two foot high) shall be constructed along the west property line to ensure blowing sand does not overrun and destroy the landscaping improvements adjacent to the drive -through lane:. QUALITY ASSURANCE 33. The applicant shall employ construction quality -assurance measures which meet the approval of the City Engineer. 34. 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. COND PC SDP 876- 45gi �) �Pr 6 Planning Commission Resolution 2001-_ Site Development Permit 2000-687 Jack in the Box Restaurant January 9, 2001 35. 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. MAINTENANCE 36. The applicant shall make provisions for continuous, perpetual maintenance of all on -site improvements, perimeter landscaping, access drives, and sidewalks. FEES AND DEPOSITS 37. 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. 38. Prior to on -site grading or building permit issuance, Fringe -toed Lizard mitigation fees shall be paid to the City (i.e., $600.00/acre). 39. A plan check fee must be paid to the Fire Department at the time building plans are submitted. 40. 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. SIGN P-RO-ARAM 41. Prior to sign permit issuance, the following sign modifications shall be made, subject to approval of the Community Development Director: A. Directional signs for the drive -through lane shall be limited to three square feet per Table 9-1 7 of the Sign Ordinance, and the sign copy shall read "Drive-thru" with directional arrow. The logo shall be deleted. B. The building sign proposed on the west building elevation shall be removed. C. Only one freestanding menu board sign is permitted. FIRE MARSHAL 42. Complete building plans will be required for review and approval by the Fire Department prior to issuance of building permits. 'P... O2u COND PC SDP 876 - 45gr Page 7 Planning Commission Resolution 2001-_ Site Development Permit 2000-687 Jack in the Box Restaurant January 9, 2001 43. Fire hydrants in accordance with Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) Standard W-33 shall be located at each street intersection spaced not more than 330 feet apart in any direction with no portion of any lot frontage more than 165 feet from a fire hydrant. Minimum fire flow shall be 2,000 g.p.im. for a 2- hour duration at 20 psi. Blue dot reflectors shall be mounted in the; middle of the streets directly in line with the fire hydrants. 44. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant/developer shall furnish one blue line copy of the water system plans to the Fire Department for review and approval. 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." 45. The required water system including fire hydrants will be installed and accepted by the appropriate water agency prior to any combustible building material being placed on an individual lot. 46. Final conditions will be addressed when building plans are reviewed. All questions regarding the meaning of these conditions should be referred to the Fire Department Planning and Engineering staff at (760) 863-8886. MISCELLANEOUS 47. The developer shall provide a bicycle rack at the front of the building pursuant to Section 9.150.060(D3b) of the Zoning Ordinance. The rack shall accommodate a minimum of five bicycles and be shaded by building and/or landscape features. COND PC SDP 876 - 45gt Page 8 O29 ATTACHMENTS 7 - 0311 Z. Q 0- ,O V / w LL (-)u 3 f 1 k 1 ep h 133diS NOS83333f �1111111, - 2.20.3 o Attachment 1 e_ 'x O d U. Co J = F 1A W =a J 4 — 131 Attachment 2 Reva�iv:aiyr;s;isa�a:e�.ain oiY®ai:miIRWAWAi•�itWAC s+):M�:1, MR: WIWI jT=1 131tl1S t MOStl3313f �I �- -- x II I�aJ III'-�IIIII1��1111 Y E (IIII I II j-Jill I14 o i I IL I �. 1�t-..,.11.y.r�'. Ll pa � , 1111t111 U 11 1 JI��'• 1 1 N W I a i z w I j z WI i �s e CJ I - yi i + a � I L.—.—.-.—.—.—.—.—.—.—.—.—.—.—.—.—._.—.....•— _"_—.—.—.—.—.— OYOtl 1'1lYd 3NnO s- a rp z 0 N I I q 032 Attachment 3 JEFFERSON PLAZA PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM PHASE II Q. 75% Q.I/ 75% Q.I. rNET SIGN _ _ AREA L - J �eZN NET SIGN AREA LILL'. I/ LEASEHOLD WIDTH I, LEASEHOLD WIDTH I, 'I (\ARIES) (VARIES) MINOR TENANT/SHOPS SIGNS (PRIMARY) PURPOSE: MAJOR IDENTIFICATION QUANTITY: ONE PER LEASE AREA FRONTAGE. CORNER END SPACES MAY SPLIT. ALLOWABLE FRONTAGE SIGN AREA AMONG TWO SIGNS. SIGNS TO BE SEPARATED BY 29 WHEN ON CORNER (ONE ON EACH FACE). NET SIGN AREA: *AS DEFINED ABOVE, NOT TO EXCEED 50 SQ. FT. MAXIMUM (INCLUDING TENANT LOGO NOT TO EXCEED 25% OF TOTAL AREA). SIGNAGE CAN BE TWO LINES PROVIDED TOTAL AREA DOES NOT EXCEED 50 SQ. FT. LETTER STYLE: OHELVETICA LIGHT OR AS APPROVED BY CITY AND DEVELOPER. COLORS: AS APPROVED BY CITY AND DESIGN REVIEW BOARD. EACH SIGN SHALL HAVE ONLY ONE LETTER COLOR. NO TWO ADJACENT SIGNS SHALL BE THE SAME COLOR. MATERIAL: PLEXIGLAS FACE, MATTE BLACK PAINTED ALUMINUM CAN. INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED INDIVIDUAL LETTERS. NO EXPOSED ELECTRICAL RACEWAYS ALLOWED. ADDRESS: LETTER STYLE: 6" HELVETICA LIGHT COLORS: 'FRAZEE",CZ-588OW MATERIAL: DIECUT FACED LETTERS •NATIONALOR REGIONALTENANTS WITH MORETHAN S OUTLETS WILL BE ALLOWED TO USE THEIR STANDARD SIGN. NO TWO AIN ACENT SEPARATE TENANT SIGNS SHALL BE THE SAME COLOR WITI IOUT CITY APPROVAL ONE COLOR ONLY PER SIGN OTHER THAN LOGO UNLESS APPROVED BY CITY. THESE PROVISIONS REQUIRE PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL. THIS EXHIBIT IS INTENDED TO SET FORTH THE PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM AND TO PROVIDE EXAMPLES OF THE SAME BY ILLUSTRATION AND IS NOT A REPRESENTATION THAT ANY SPECIFIC TENANT, NUMBER OF TENANTS OR TYPES OF BUSINESSES SHALL OCCUPY ANY SPACE IN TIDE PROJECT DURING THE TERM HEREOF. MINOR TENANT SIGNS SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER 9.160 OF THE MUNICIPALCODE. 033 Attachment 4 F.'1..li�l1�L�_`:r:1_.JJ•"_��k� jr��wMJ•J.•V:,4�M.w _ i•: i❖7 ':•ii•� ii':❖:' i4iii ii •• ii O.iit '.; 3 a; ..a • .. ir.L.M. W t❖.14rr w v✓; , ° tit-------- p AD r ..rr A :•S�' i+ S PARCEL S.F.•• ••_ y6Cw.1`55,M 1❖:i'` WOIJr .--FUTURE MOf,A/MENT SIGN ALLOW® SGNAL 8 $[ 8 f ��/J gg Tp 6 I Attachment 5 y tll� � ,V�c-al 10'An mr U Lo-I.r mrs III � 8 ySaQ 4 3 ` z nn w Z� � o U N C7 a � aw z 0, l'-�J Z UQ a Attachment 6 MINUTES ARCHITECTURE & LANDSCAPING REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA January 3, 2001 CALL TO ORDER a.m. A. ThisAff of the Architectural and Lands Committee was called to t 10:06 a.m. by PlZManastine di lorio who led the 'lue.Committee Members presens Cunningham, and Frank Reynolds. C. Staff present: Plannin ager Christine di lorio, Management An BrittZOFTHE nner Stan Sawa and Executive Secretary I Saw Il. PUBLIC C III. CONFIRMDA: Confirmed. IV. CON CALENDAR: Planning Manager Christine di lorio Agarif there were any changes to the Minutes of December 6, 200 ere being no corrections, it was moved and seconded by Co a Members Cunningham/Bobitt to approve the minutes as sub . V. BUSINESS ITEMS: A. Site Develoiment Permit 2000-687; a request of Lyons, Warren & Associates for review of architectural and landscaping plans for a one story Jack in the Box fast food restaurant with a drive-thru lane, located at the northwest corner of Highway 111 and Depot Way in the Jefferson Plaza Shopping Center. 1. Associate Planner Greg Trousdell presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. GAWPD0CSV+LRCI-3-0l.wpd 1 11 `� f' Architectural & Landscape Review Committee Minutes January 3, 2001 2. Committee Member Dennis Cunningham asked if the applicant would like to address the Committee. Mr. Steve Schneider, representing the applicant, stated he had no objections with staff's recommendations. 3. There being no discussion, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Cunningham/Reynolds to adopt Minute Motion 2001-001 recommending approval of Site Development Permit 2000-687, subject to the conditions as recommended. Unanimously approved. B. Site Development Permit 2000 649; a uest of Country Club of the Desert for review of architectural an caping plans for a clubhouse, main entry, guard house, and urse maintenance facility to be located on the north side of enue, between Jefferson Street and Monroe Street within th try Club of the Desert. 1 . Principal rntDep� tan Sawa presented the information in the s, a copy of which is on file in the C Devel rtment. 2. ittee Member Dennis Cunningham as hen: were any mments from the applicant. Mr. Tom itch, representing the applicant stated they were in To with most of staff's recommendations, but would lik iscuss some of staff's recommendations in regard to intenance facility. In regard to the tilt up panels in Co #3, they will be painted, not stuccoed. 3. Committee Membq1#Vningharn stated the clubhouse and entry gatehouse wer utifully designed and he had no issues. Concerning maintenance facility, in his opinion staff's recomme n would add too much architectural detail and i would t the purpose of having it blend in and not be He d not recommend more than additional cornic tail. P g is acceptable on the tilt up walls and a some ring. 4. Committee Member Bobbitt stated that comparison to the maintenance facility at the Tradition, w ' has the appearance of a hacienda and that of the Rancho L inta maintenance facility which is the other end of the itectural scale (being more modern and plain, this desi is in between. With proper landscaping and maintenan a has no problem with the design. G:AWPDOCSVALRC1-3-0l.wpd 2 a- - ()3 BI #A STAFF REPORT PLANNING COMMISSION DATE: JANUARY 9, 2001 CASE NO: MASTER DESIGN GUIDELINES 2000-013 REQUEST: APPROVAL OF ONE PROTOTYPICAL FLOOR PLAN FOR DEVELOPMENT IN THE COVE RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT LOCATION: VARIOUS COVE LOTS (TO BE DETERMINED) APPLICANT/ BUILDER: DGH DEVELOPMENT CORP. (MR. DAVID HEUSINKVELD) DESIGNER: F. FREGOSO AND ASSOCIATES ZONING: RC (COVE RESIDENTIAL) I-Alld Acil ;0111L,• • • Section 9.50.090.13 of Title 9 (Zoning Code) requires that builders of five or more single family units in the RC district shall submit master design guidelines for approval by the Planning Commission. The Section does not specify minimum submittal standards for such guidelines. DGH Development Corporation has submitted their Guidelines under this Section, as they have now filed for their fifth application approval in the RC District. PROPOSAL REVIEW: The applicant is currently utilizing one floor plan with two varying elevations. To date, only one of the elevations has been constructed with the floor plan. The attached guideline packet submitted by the developer incorporates illustrations of the typical site plan, floor plan and elevations, as well as the stucco and tile products and colors to be used. Staff has reviewed the guidelines as submitted, and determined that they are in compliance with the adopted Manual on Architectural Standards, and that there is adequate variation between the two elevations. However, it is recommended that varying front door, garage door and window designs be incorporated to further vary the appearance of the elevations. C:\W rkgrp\PCrpt\mdg013.wpd 03u [V*416m, l _ 1 ' Adopt Minute Motion 2000 - _, approving Master Design Guidelines 2000-013, subject to the following condition: 1 . The applicant shall incorporate varying front door, garage door and window designs into Model "B" to further vary the appearance of the elevations. Attachments: DGH Master Design Guidelines (Planning Commission only) Prepared by: WALLACE NESBIT Associate Planner C:\Wrkgrp\PCrpt\mdg01 3. wpd Submitted by: CHRISTINE DI IORfO Planning Manager 0• ; 039 PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT DATE: JANUARY 9, 2001 CASE NO.: SIGN APPLICATION 2000-526 APPLICANT/ PROPERTY OWNER: MARK & DOROTHY HASTINGS LOCATION: NORTHEAST CORNER OF ADAMS STREET AND MILES AVENUE, 44-996 ADAMS STREET REQUEST: REVIEW OF A MONUMENT SIGN FOR THE FIRST SCHOOL OF THE DESERT PRESCHOOL ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS: THE LA QUINTA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT HAS DETERMINED THIS SIGN IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15311 (CLASS 11(A)), OF THE GUIDELINES FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT. GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (LDR) ZONING DESIGNATION: LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (RL) SURROUNDING ZONING AND LAND USES: NORTH: RL (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL); FUTURE SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES UNDER TTM 29624 BY WORLD DEVELOPMENT (I.E., DESERT FLOWER) SOUTH: RL (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL); ACROSS MILES AVENUE, SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES EAST: RL (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL); SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES a A:\SRPC SA526Hastings.wpd - 46GT i ' l � 1 WEST: RL (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL); ACROSS ADAMS STREET, FAMILY HERITAGE CHURCH BACXGROUND: On October 26, 1999, the Planning Commission approved the applicant's request to develop a private preschool (CUP 99-044 and SDP 99-655) on 1.28 acres located at the northeast corner of Adams Street and Miles Avenue. The one story school will have a maximum of 126 students and 12 staff members and over 20,000 square feet of enclosed outdoor play area, and over 7,000 square feet of building space (Attachment 1 - Partial Site Plan). Other private schools built and owned by the applicants are in Palm Springs and Cathedral City. Sign Request The applicants are requesting a monument sign measuring 7'-7" high at the .southwest corner of the site so that it will be visible from Miles Avenue and Adams Street. The stucco -clad sign is composed of various rectangular shapes and graphic elements with a triangular top mimicking stacked toy blocks (Attachment 2). Graphic front elements on the three-foot high base are the letter "A", the number "4" and a cutout circle with two -foot diameter reflecting toy building blocks supporting the actual ID sign measuring 30" high by eight feet long stating "1 s` School of the Desert." Sign colors are shades of pink and green to match the proposed building. The mid -section of the sign where the name of the facility is shown proposes raised 3-inch and 6-inch high green letters on a pink background. Sign colors are generally reversed on other areas of the sign to add contrast and interest to the three-dimensional sign. Attached is a photograph of the existing Palm Springs facility sign that highlights the quality and detail of the sign proposal (Attachment 3). Night lighting for the sign will be from ground mounted landscape lights. STATEMF_NT_QF THEJSSMS: Consistency with the City's Sign Ordinance (Chapter 9.1 60): 1 . The sign is consistent with the Sign Ordinance (Table 9-18) with the following exception: A. Permanent signs within a residential district are allowed to be 24 square feet in size and six feet in height. Therefore, staff is recommending the sign be lowered from 7'-7" high to 6'-0" high. v . / A:\SRPC SA526Hastings.wpd - 46GT ()Y 1 REDO-MMENDATlON: Adopt Minute Motion 2001- _, approving the monument sign, subject to the following condition: 1 . Prior to obtaining a sign permit, the height of the sign shall be lowered to a maximum height of six feet. The final graphics for this sign application shall be approved by the Community Development Director. Attachments: 1 . Reduced Partial Site Plan 2. Sign Graphics 3. Sign Graphics (Photograph) Pre red by: G . u ell, Ascciate Planner Submitted by: Christine di lori41anzir�gManager A:\SRPC SA526Hastings.wpd - 46GT ATTACHMENTS AttarhmPnt 1 I 7d M/1AlI1MC\IT 61/I�I Miles Avenue Attachment 2 a r10rA'TRIJE v,sw 1 ) F 12-,0 N T ir: 1. r v a 71 h �v T o P_ i ra w MONUMENT SIGN 1/4•-s•40' 01 5 s� tit V, I Attachment 3 0 F �4U � CF`y OF'Ct14'° TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: JERRY HERMAN, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR DATE: DECEMBER 19, 2000 SUBJECT: DEPARTMENT REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER, 2000. Attached please find a copy of the Community Development Report which outlines the current cases processed by staff for the month of November. PAMonthly Department Report.wpd 4. 0 4 rt z W F- Q a W 0 F- Z W a O W W 0 } F.. 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