PCRES 1991-057PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 91-057
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PUBLIC
USE PERMIT 91-008 TO ALLOW THE EXPANSION OF A
CHURCH ON A 1.4 ACRE SITE
CASE NO. PUP 91-008 - LA QUINTA CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 26th day of November continued from the 22nd day of October, and the
12th day November, 1991, hold duly noticed Public Hearings to consider the request
of La Quinta Christian Fellowship Church to expand an existing church complex
generally located at 53-800 Calle Paloma, more particularly described as:
LOTS 65 & 66, DESERT CLUB TRACT UNIT #5, MAP BOOK
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WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing and upon hearing and considering all
testimony and arguments of all interested persons desiring to be heard, said
Planning Commission did find that the following findings to justify approving said
Public Use Permit:
The Church was a positive influence in the community.
The Church meets the City required zoning for the area.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the
City of La Quinta, California as follows:
That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the findings of
the Commission in this case.
That the Planning Commission does hereby approve the subject Public Use
Permit 91-008 for the reasons set forth in this Resolution and subject to the
attached conditions.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La
Quinta Planning Commission, held on this 26th day November, 1991, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Mosher & Marrs
NOES: Commissioners Ladner, Ellson, & Chairwoman Barrows
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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KATIE BARROWS, Chairwoman
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
of Ild Quinta, California
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 91-057
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - APPROVED
PUBLIC USE PERMIT 91-008
NOVEMBER 26, 1991
GENERAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
1. Development of the site shall comply with approved Exhibits as contained in
the Planning Department's file for Public use Permit No. 91-008 and the
following conditions which shall take precedence in the event of any conflict
with these exhibits.
2. Public Use Permit 91-008 shall comply with the requirements and standards of
the State Subdivision Map Act and the City of La Quinta Land Division and
Zoning Ordinance, unless otherwise modified by the following conditions.
3. This approval shall be used within two (2) years after final approval.
Otherwise, it shall become null and void and of no effect whatsoever. The
term "use" shall mean the beginning of substantial construction of permanent
buildings (not including grading) authorized by this permit, which
construction shall thereafter be pursued diligently to completion.
Prior to expiration of the permit, the Applicant may apply to the Planning &
Development Department for an extension of time in which to use the permit,
with the total time of approval not to exceed a period of three (3) years.
Construction of the future buildings and facilities authorized under this
permit shall begin within five years after the final approval by the La Quinta
City Council, which construction shall thereafter be pursued diligently to
completion; otherwise, approval of those unconstructed or uncompleted
portions of the development authorized under Public Use Permit 91-008 shall
become null and void and of no effect whatsoever.
5. Chimes or church bells are not permitted on this site.
6. 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 Marshall
o City of La Quinta Public Works Department
o Planning & Development Department
o Coachella Valley Water District
o Desert Sands Unified School District
o Imperial Irrigation District
o California Department of Education
Evidence of said permits or clearances from the above -mentioned agencies
shall be presented to the Building and Safety Department at the time of the
application for a building permit for the use contemplated herewith.
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Conditions of Approval
PUP 91-008
NOVEMBER 26, 1991
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.
8. The appropriate Planning approval shall be secured prior to establishing any
signs.
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 Environmental Assessment 91-189 and Public Use Permit 91-008
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
Environmental Assessment 91-189 and Public Use Permit 91-008, 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
mitigating measures of Environmental Assessment 91-189 and Public Use Permit
91-008. The Planning and Development Director may require inspection or
other monitoring to assure such compliance.
10. The Applicant shall submit a parcel merger application to the Planning and
Development Department prior to building permit issuance.
11. Any further expansion of the existing school will require the submittal of an
application to amend PUP 91-008. The existing school has a maximum of 25
children.
12. The existing building shall be upgraded in the following ways:
A . All air conditioning units shall be shielded with materials architecturally
compatible with the building.
B . Pop -outs shall be added around windows to match new church windows.
C. Corner treatments shall be added to match new church building.
D. Both buildings shall be painted the same color.
BUILDING DESIGN
13. The proposed building complex shall comply with all the SR Zoning
requirements, including 17 feet height restriction and setback restrictions.
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14. PUP 91-008 shall comply with the La Quinta Parking Ordinance including the
requirement for masonry walls on the rear and side of the project.
WALLS, FENCING, SCREENING, AND LANDSCAPING
15. Prior to issuance of any grading permits, the Applicant shall submit to the
Planning and Development Department an interim landscape program for the
entire parcel, 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 activity.
B . Planting of cover crop or vegetation upon previously graded but
undeveloped portions of the site.
C. Provisions 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 Directors 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.
16. The Applicant shall comply with the requirements of Plot Plan 1525 as
approved by the Riverside County on June 20, 1972.
17. Prior to building permit issuance, the Applicant shall submit to the Planning
Department for review and approval final plan (or plans) showing the
following:
A. Landscaping, including plant types, sizes, spacing, location, and
irrigation system for all retention basin, landscape buffer, and entry
areas. Desert or native plant species and drought resistant planting
material shall be incorporated into the landscape plan. Lawn use shall
be minimized and not used adjacent to curb. No spray heads shall be
used adjacent to curb.
B. Location and design detail of any proposed and/or required wall and
sidewalk.
C. Exterior lighting plan, emphasizing minimization of light glare impacts
to surrounding properties.
D. Location and design of walled enclosure for trash and recycling bins.
E. Parking area layout in accordance with the Parking Ordinance.
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18. The approved landscaping and improvements shall be installed prior to the
issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. The landscaping shall be maintained
in a healthy and viable condition for the life of the project.
19. The Applicant shall comply with the La Quinta Outdoor Light Control
Ordinance.
PUBLIC SERVICES AND UTILITIES
20. The applicant shall comply with all the requirements of the City Fire Marshal
as stated in the memo dated August 29, 1991, including the following:
A. Provide or show there exists a water system capable of delivering 2250
gpm for a 2 hour duration at 20 psi residual operating pressure which
must be available before any combustible material is placed on the job
site.
B. The required fire flow shall be available from Super hydrant(s) (6" x
4" x 2 1/2" x 2 1/2") located not less than 25' nor more than 165' from
any portion of the building(s) as measured along approved vehicular
travelways.
C. Install portable fire sprinklers per NFPA 13, Pamphlet #10, but not less
than 2AlOBC in rating. Contact certified extinguisher company for
proper placement of equipment.
D. Comply with Title 19 of the California Administrative Code.
E. Install Panic Hardware and Exit signs as per Chapter 33 of the Uniform
Building Code.
F. Certain designated areas will be required to be maintained a fire lanes.
G. Final conditions will be addressed when building plans are reviewed.
A plan check fee must be paid to the Fire Department at the time
building plans are submitted.
21. The Applicant shall comply with all requirements of the Coachella Valley Water
District.
22. The Applicant shall comply with the requirements of State Code & file a private
school affidavit with the Riverside County Office of Education. The applicant
shall provide proof of Health Department & Fire Department Inspection of the
existing school (required by the affidavit) to the City of La Quinta prior to
Building Permit issuance.
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Conditions of Approval
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ENGINEERING CONDITIONS
23. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, applicant shall provide approved
construction plans, prepared by a registered civil engineer, for the on -site
grading and improvements required herein.
24. Prior to issuance of grading permit applicant shall post an approved form of
security in guarantee of grading and environmental control.
25. Applicant shall fully landscape and maintain all street right of way contiguous
to the site.
26. Landscape and irrigation plans for landscape lots shall conform with the
requirements of the Planning Director and the City Engineer and shall be
approved prior to construction. Applicant shall maintain the landscaped areas
such as setback lots and retention basins.
27. An engineering, geological, and soils engineering report shall be submitted
for review along with the grading plan. Recommendations in the report shall
be incorporated into the grading plan. The adequacy of the grading plan
shall be certified by the soils engineer and/or the engineering geologist.
28. Applicant shall submit a copy of the grading, landscaping and irrigation plans
to the Coachella Valley Water District for review and comment with respect to
the District's Water Management Program.
29. The site shall be designed and graded so the difference in building pad
elevations with those of adjoining lots in the adjacent tract does not exceed
three feet. If compliance with the pad elevation differential requirements is
not feasible, city will consider alternatives.
30. The parking lot and drives shall be improved in accordance with the La Quinta
Municipal Code.
31. Applicant shall provide a California registered civil engineer to exercise
sufficient supervision and quality control during construction of the grading
and improvements to insure compliance with the plans, specifications, and
applicable codes and ordinances. The engineer shall make the following
certifications upon completion of construction:
A. That grading improvements were properly monitored by qualified
personnel during construction for compliance with the plans,
specifications, applicable codes, and ordinances and thereby certify the
grading to be in full compliance with those documents.
B. That the finished building pad elevations conform with the approved
grading plans.
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32. Applicant shall pay all plan check and construction permit fees. The fee
amounts shall be those which are in effect at the time the work is undertaken.
33. All existing and proposed electric power lines with 12,500 volts or less, and
are adjacent to the proposed site or on -site, shall be installed in underground
facilities.
34. All underground utilities shall be installed, with trenches compacted to city
standards, prior to construction of any street improvements. A soils engineer
retained by Applicant shall provide certified reports of soil compaction tests
for review by the City Engineer.
35. The Applicant shall construct off-street parking lot improvements in
accordance with the LQMC.
36. The Applicant shall pay for half of the forthcoming City installed street
improvements on Calle Paloma in the area that abuts the subject property.
37. The Applicant shall import fill dirt to raise the lot elevations as needed to
provide positive drainage from the entire site.
38. The Applicant shall landscape and maintain the parkway area behind the
curbs.
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