PCRES 1993-013PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 93-013
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, ANNOUNCING FINDINGS
AND APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW
CONSTRUCTION OF A TACO BELL RESTAURANT.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 93-006
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California did
on the 27th day of April, 1993, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider the request of
FANCHER DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, INC. and TACO BELL for approval of a
Conditional Use Permit to allow construction of a one story fast food restaurant with drive-thru
lane in the C-P-S Zone located 900 feet west of Adams Street, and north of Highway 111, more
particularly described as:
A PORTION OF THE NORTH HALF OF SECTION 30, T5S, R7E, S.B.B.M.
WHEREAS, said Conditional Use Permit has complied with the requirements of
"The Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970" (as amended)
(Resolution 83-68 adopted by the La Quinta City Council) in that the Planning Director has
determined that after an initial study, the project will not have an significant adverse effect on
the environment and that a Negative Declaration should be filed; and,
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 and reasons to justify approval of said Conditional Use Permit:
1. The proposed use will not be detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of the
community.
2. The Conditional Use Permit, as conditioned, is consistent with the approval and
conditions of Specific Plan 89-014, Amendment N1, of which this site is a part of.
3. The Conditional Use Permit, as conditioned, is consistent with the zoning requirements
and intent of the C-P-S zone and Transpacific Development Company/One Eleven La
Quinta Center Specific Plan.
4. That the environmental impacts associated with the development of this project can be
mitigated through the approval conditions imposed upon it.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the
City of La Quinta, California, as follows:
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1. That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the findings of the
Commission in this case.
2. That it does hereby approve Conditional Use Permit 93-006 for the reasons set forth in
this Resolution and subject to the attached conditions, labeled Exhibit "A".
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta
Planning Commission, held on this 27th day of April, 1993, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Ellson, Marrs, Adolph, & Chairwoman Barrows
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Mosher
ABSTAIN: None
KATIE BARROWS, Chairwoman
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
tY HFRMAN, Planning Director
of La Quinta, California
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 93-006 - TACO BELL RESTAURANT
APRIL 27, 1993
* Revised by the Planning Commission on April 27, 1993
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT:
The development of this site shall be generally be in conformance with the exhibits
contained in the file for Conditional Use Permit 93-006, unless otherwise amended by
the following conditions.
2. The approved conditional use permit shall be used by April 27, 1994; otherwise it shall
become null and void and of no effect whatsoever. "Be used" means the beginning of
substantial construction which is allowed by this approval, not including grading, which
is begun within the one year period and thereafter diligently perused to completion. A
time extension request can be submitted to extend the project for an additional one year
period if the request is made one month prior to expiration of the case and proper filing
fees are received.
3. All applicable conditions of SP 89-014 and Parcel Map 25865 shall be complied with as
necessary.
4. An exterior lighting plan for the parking lot area and building shall be approved by the
Planning and Development Department prior to issuance of a building permit. Lighting
fixtures shall be shielded to eliminate glare on the adjacent streets.
5. Should mandatory recycling be required at sometime in future, separate recycling bins
if needed shall be provided within a masonry enclosure.
6. Provisions shall be made to comply with the terms and requirements of the City adopted
infrastructure fee program in affect at the time of issuance of a future building permit.
7. Construction shall comply with all local and State building code requirements in effect
at the time of issuance of a building permit.
8. Final landscape and irrigation plans shall be approved by the Agricultural Commissioner
and the Coachella Valley Water District, prior to issuance of a building permit.
9. Applicant shall work with master developer to provide coordination of landscape planting
along the south and west sides of the building.
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Conditions of Approval
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April 27, 1993
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
10. The drive-thru lane shall be screened by either a landscaped berm, masonry wall or
combination thereof, along the entire length of the proposed drive-thru lane to the
satisfaction of the Planning and Development Director. The top of the wall and/or
landscaping shall be a minimum of four feet above the finish floor height of the
restaurant and meet the provisions of Specific Plan 89-014, Amendment 1i1.
11. Two drive-thru pick-up windows shall be provided per the provisions of the adopted
Specific Plan 89-014. A covered trellis or canopy, should be built over both drive -up
delivery windows as required by the provisions of the Off -Street Parking Code. The
design and location of the shade structures shall be approved by the Director of Planning
and Development.
12. All amplification equipment and lighting for the drive-thru lane shall be screened by
appropriate building materials or landscaping to muffle or conceal their existence.
13. The height of a future flagpole at the site shall not exceed 40-feet. The American flag
and California flag may be flown on the pole if it is constructed and the size of each flag
shall not be longer than three feet by five feet.
14. Any roof lighting for the restaurant should be done with bullet fixture units to accent the
clay roof tile and be subject to Staff approval.
*15. The provisions of the Transpacific Development Company sign program shall be met,
but a sign adjustment will be permitted for the freestanding menu sign and the on -site
directional signs. Only one side of the directional sign should have directional
information and the other side can have other customer information (e.g. "Thank You").
The location shall be approved by the Director of Planning and Development. A south
elevation building sign will not be permitted if a freestanding monument sign is installed.
16. The satellite receiving dish on the roof shall be screened so that it cannot be seen from
outside the project boundaries.
17. The exterior building colors and materials shall match those used in the shopping center
unless otherwise approved by the Design Review Board.
18. The drive-thru lane shall be a minimum of 28-feet from Highway 111 right-of-way line
so that it is outside the City's landscape parkway easement. Ancillary structures (walls,
columns, etc.) will be allowed to encroach into this easement if permitted by the Director
of Planning and Development.
19. A minimum of four car stacking shall be provided at the entrance of the drive-thru lane
to accommodate vehicular maneuvering prior to the installation of any on -site ordering.
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*20. The facade arch shall have a one step architectural element on each side of the building
and the facade architecture shall return and tie into the proposed roof structure. The
Planning Commission shall review the design change at a future meeting under a
Business Item format.
*21. The future landscape plan should include both the proposed landscaping plus the existing
parkway landscaping on Highway 111. No fountain grass shall be used in the project
because it is invasive to other desert landscaping materials; landscaping shall be used to
screen the wall -mounted electrical boxes so that they are not visible from Highway 111.
22. Additional shade trees should be installed around the immediate perimeter of the
proposed building to accent the low-level shrubs which have been proposed.
23. The final construction plans should be reviewed by Staff during plan check prior to the
issuance of a building permit.
24. The landscaping planter on the north side of the building should be enlarged from two
feet to a minimum width of five feet.
25. The trash enclosure gates should be solid metal and hung on four inch freestanding steel
posts. The enclosure should be a minimum height of six feet.
CITY FIRE MARSHAL:
26. Provide or show there exists a water system capable of delivering 1250 gpm for a two
hour duration at 20 psi residual operating pressure which must be available before any
combustible material is placed on the job site.
27. The required fire flow shall be available from a Super hydrant(s) (6" X 4" X 2-1/2"),
located not less than 25-feet nor more than 165-feet from any portion of the building(s)
as measured along approved vehicular travelways.
28. The required water system including fire hydrants shall be installed and operational prior
to the start of construction.
29. Install pane hardware exit signs as per Chapter 33 of the Uniform Building Code.
30. Install portable fire extinguishers per NFPA, Pamphlet #10, but not less than 2AIOBC
in rating. Contact certified extinguisher company for proper placement of equipment.
31. Install a Hood Duct automatic fire extinguishing system. System plans must be
submitted, along with a plan check/ inspection fee, to the Fire Department for review.
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32. Install Knox Lock Boxes, Models 4400, 3200, or 1300, mounted per recommended
standard of the Knox Company. Plans must be submitted to the Fire Department for
approval of mounting location/position and operating standards. Special forms are
available from this office for the ordering of the Key Lock Boxes. This form must be
authorized and signed by this office for the correctly coded system to be purchased.
33. If the building facility is protected with a fire alarm system or burglar alarm system, the
lock boxes will require "tamper" monitoring.
34. 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.
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT:
35. Prior to issuance of a building permit, plans showing site grading, parking, circulation,
and access to streets, shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning and Development
Department and Engineering Department to insure compatibility with the overall
approved plans.
36. All storm water and nuisance water run-off produced on this site shall be discharged in
accordance with the approved drainage plan prepared for Specific Plan 89-014, unless
otherwise approved by the City Engineer.
37. All off -site improvements adjacent to the site and site grading shall conform to approved
improvement plans prepared pursuant to Specific Plan 89-014.
38. The Applicant shall retain a California registered civil engineer, or designate one who
is on the Applicant's staff, to exercise sufficient supervision and quality control during
construction of the site grading and improvements to insure compliance with the plans,
specifications, applicable codes, and ordinances. The engineer retained or designated by
the Applicant and charged with the compliance responsibility shall make the following
certification upon completion of construction:
A. "All grading and 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. The finish building pad elevations conform with the approved grading plans."
39. The Applicant shall pay all fees charged by the City as required for processing, plan
checking, and construction inspection. The fee amount(s) shall be those which are in
affect at the time work is undertaken and accomplished by the City.
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40. All on -site parking spaces shall comply with the City's Off -Street Parking Code.
SPECIAL:
41. The State Fish and Game fees shall be paid within 24-hours after review of the case by
the City Council.
42. Prior to issuance of a grading permit and 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 City of La Quinta Public Works Department
o Planning and Development Department
o Coachella Valley Water District
o Desert Sands Unified School District
o Imperial Irrigation District
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 any
permit for any use contemplated by this approval.
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