PCRES 1993-043PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 93-043
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, ANNOUNCING FINDINGS
AND GRANTING A VARIANCE FROM THE BUILDING
LOCATION SETBACK REQUIREMENTS AND OFF-STREET
PARKING PROVISIONS
CASE NO. VAR 93-023 - LA QUINTA MEAT MARKET.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, did
on the 26th day of October, 1993, and the 9th day of November, 1993, hold duly -noticed Public
Hearings to consider the request of the La Quinta Meat Market for a Variance to Section 9.160
(Off -Street Parking) La Quinta Municipal Code (LQMC), to permit a reduction in the on -site
parking standards to allow off -site parking, and a Variance to Section 9.90.074 to permit a one
and two story addition within six feet of the property line (Avenida Bermudas) and allow minor
architectural building encroachments, or any other items deemed necessary by the Planning
Commission, more particularly described as:
SOUTH 1/2 NORTHWEST SECTION 6, T.6.S., R.7.E.
S.B.B.M. APN: 769-030-009
WHEREAS, said Variance is categorically exempt per Section 15311 of the
California Environmental Quality Act because the Variance consists of minor accessory features
pertaining to the existing building and its enlargement; 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 the granting of said Variance:
1. The strict application of the off-street parking requirements and design standards to the
subject property will deprive the Applicant of providing an innovative design solution for
his new meat market. The minor adjustments will help the developer achieve his on -site
parking needs for this commercial development request without having to lose on -site
parking spaces.
2. The new structure setback on Avenida Bermudas will not impact the immediate area
because the existing one story structure is in the same area. The new request is only a
minor change to the existing structure.
3. There are no physical constraints which prohibit development of the site.
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4. The proposal project conditions will insure that no long-term environmental impacts
affect the community or abutting properties.
5. The Conditions of Approval will assure that the project is designed in an orderly fashion.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the
City of La Quinta, California, as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the findings of the
Commission in this case.
2. That it does hereby confirm the conclusion of the Environmental Assessment which
indicated that approval of the Variance would not constitute a significant impact on the
environment and hereby approves a categorical exemption of environmental impact.
3. That it does hereby grant said Variance 93-023 for the reasons set forth in this Resolution
and subject to the attached conditions (Exhibit "A").
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta
Planning Commission, held on this 9th day of November, 1993, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Adolph, Ellson, Marrs, Abels, Chairwoman Barrows
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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KATIE BARROWS, Chairman
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
JERRY HERMAN, Planning Director
City of La Quinta, California
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 93-043 EXHIBIT "A"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL
VARIANCE 93-023 - LA QUINTA MEAT MARKET.
NOVEMBER 9, 1993
* Modified by the Planning Commission
CONDITIONS:
1. The approval shall remain active as long as Conditional Use Permit 93-008 in effect.
2. Approval of the Variance is subject to approval of Conditional Use Permit 93-008.
3. The minimum setback on Avenida Bermudas shall be six feet for the new building
addition.
4. The applicant shall deposit cash money with the City to guarantee the construction of off -
site parking spaces per the requirements of Section 9.160.025 (Parking Agreement). The
funds shall be used to develop a public parking lot in the Village area. The Agreement
and/or cash deposit shall be reviewed and approved by the Director of Planning and
Development.
5. The covered pedestrian canopy on Calle Tampico shall be a minimum of six inches and
30-inches from the existing property line.
*6. The one-way aisleway can be a minimum width of 18-feet.
*7. The handicap parking space can be located adjacent to the Calle Tampico property line
and the on -site parking spaces can be adjacent to the easterly property lines pursuant to
the applicant's site plan submitted and dated October 19, 1993 (Exhibit "A").
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