PCRES 1995-024PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 95.024
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION
OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL
ASSESSMENT 95-301 PREPARED FOR PLOT PLAN 95.554
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 95.301
CAAL THEATERS CORPORATION
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, did on the 13th and
27th day of June, 1995, hold a duly noticed Public Hearings to consider the proposed Plot Plan 95-554 for the
Metropolitan Theater project; and,
WHEREAS, The Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, did approve the
certification of the Environmental Assessment to the City Council; and,
WHEREAS, said Plot Plan 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 Community Development Department has prepared Initial Study EA 95-301; and,
WHEREAS, the Community Development Director has determined that said use permit will not
have a significant adversa effect on the environment and that a Negative Declaration of environmental impact
should he 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, findings, and reasons to
justify certification of said Environmental Assessment:
The proposed plot plan will not be detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of the community,
either indirectly or indirectly.
2. The proposed plot plan will not have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially
reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife population to drop below self sustaining levels, threaten to
eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered
plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory.
3. The proposed plot plan does not have the potential to achieve short-term environmental goals, to the
disadvantage of long-term environmental goals.
4. The proposed plot plan will not result in impacts which are individually limited or cumulatively
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considerable.
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 for this
environmental assessment.
2. That it does hereby recommend certification of Environmental Assessment 95 301 for the reasons set
forth in this resolution and as stated in the Environmental Assessment Checklist and Addendum, on file in
the Community Development Department.
PASSED APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta Planning Commission
held on this 13th day of June, 1995, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Abels, Barrows, Butler, Newkirk, and Chairman Adolph
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioners Anderson and Gardner
ABSTAIN: None rl I'
DONALO AOOL'H, Chair an
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
HERMAAhr Community Development Director
La Qui9. California
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - APPROVED
PLOT PLAN 95-554 - CAAL THEATRES, INC.
JUNE 27, 1995
Amended by the Planning Commission on 6-27.95
Deleted by the Planning Commission on 6.27-95
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT:
Development of this site shall be in substantial conformance with the revised exhibits contained in the file
for Plot Plan 95-554, unless amended by the following conditions.
2. The approved plot plan shall be used within one year of the City approval date of June 27, 1995; 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 the one year period and
thereafter diligently pursued to completion. Time extensions up to a total of two years may be requested
pursuant to Municipal Code Section 9.172.060.
3. The building wall scones (lights) shall have the same treatment as the fixtures used in the shopping center.
4. An exterior lighting plan for the parking lot area and buildings shall be approved by the Community
Development Department prior to issuance of a building permit. All exterior building lighting shall match that
used in the shopping center (Albertsons) and be subject to approval by the Community Development
Department.
The project shall pay the required Art in Public Places fee prior to issuance of a building permit.
6. Within 48th hours of final City Council approval, the applicant shall pay the required State Fish and Game
Mitigation fee of $1328 to the City. The City shall forward said fee to the County of Riverside (check made
out to the Riverside County Clerk).
The developer shall retain a qualified archaeologist immediately upon any discovery of archaeological remains
or artifacts during construction of grading of the site. The developer shall apply appropriate mitigation
measures should archaeological remains or artifacts be uncovered.
B. Prior to issuance of building permit, the applicantideveloper shall meet with the Community Development
Department recycling coordinator to determine what trash materials can be recycled. Upon that
determination, enclosures sufficient for recycling bins shall be provided. Recycling/trash enclosures shall
comply with the requirements of the City and Waste Management of the Desert (i.e., solid metal doors
mounted on poles and embedded in concrete with an eight inch curb provided within the enclosure, with a
concrete pad in front of the trash enclosure).
9. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the applicant shall prepare and submit a written report to the
community Development Director demonstrating compliance with those Conditions of Approval which must
be satisfied prior to issuance of a building permit. Prior to issuance of final occupancy, the applicant shall
prepare and submit a second written report demonstrating compliance with the remaining Conditions of
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Approval and mitigation measures. The Community Development Department Director may require inspection
or other additional monitoring to insure such compliance.
10. The applicant shall comply with the mitigation measures and Mitigation Monitoring Plan on file in the
Community Development Department.
11. Any required modification to the street/parking lot stripping shall be reviewed and approved by the
Engineering and Community Development Departments.
12. Prior to issuance of any grading or building permit for construction of any building or use contemplated by
this approval, the applicant shall obtain permits and/or clearances from the following agencies:
Fire Marshal
Public Works Department
Community Development Department
Riverside County Environmental Health Department
Desert Sands Unified School District
Coachella Valley Water District
Imperial Irrigation District
Community Regional Duality Control Board (NPDES Permit)
The applicant is responsible for any requirements of the permits or clearances from the above jurisdictions.
If the requirements include approval of improvement plans, the applicant shall furnish proof of said approvals
prior to obtaining City approvals and signature on the plans.
The evidence of permits or clearances from the above jurisdictions shall be presented to the Building and
Safety Department at the time of request for a building permit.
13. 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 a building permit.
14. As shown in the submitted three dimensional perspective drawing, on the east side of the building, between
the stucco accent band and top of parapet, there shall be provided eight diamond shaped tile accent
treatments. The tile treatment shall be located directly above the false pilasters.
15. A detailed sign program be submitted for this project prior to installation of any signage for the project. The
sign program shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission.
16.* Bike racks to accommodate ten bicycles shall be provided.
17. Plans for downspout treatment shall be reviewed and approved by the Community Development Department
prior to issuance of a building permit.
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19. There shall be outrigger posts to match others used in the shopping center provided on the large tower
structure on the south side of the building. Said use shall be approved by the Community Development
Director prior to issuance of a building permit.
20. On the east and west sides of the building there shall be tiled accents provided in the same color of the wall
scones (lights). The tile treatment shall be reviewed and approved by the Community Development
Department prior to issuance of any building permits.
LANDSCAPING
21. Prior to preparation of final landscaping and irrigation plans for the project, preliminary landscaping and
irrigation plans shall be submitted to the Community Development Department for approval. Landscaping
features to be included shall be as follows:
A.' Additional shade trees (minimum 36-inch box) shall be provided on the south side of the building with
locations approved by the Community Development Department.
B. Ten foot to 16-foot high Washingtonia Robusta Palm Trees shall be provided along the east side of
the building within the two planter areas to soften the building.
C." Outside theaters #3 and #4 on the north side of the complex a planters wvdth fer eight
to 12 foot Washingtonia Robtistas with Palm Springs Gold gravel --g-oundeaver shall he pro
D. Additional bencheslseating shall be provided on the south side of the building. Said seating and its
location shall be approved by the Community Development Department prior to building permit
issuance.
E. Landscaping plans shall provide for the public art proposed for the southeast corner of the building
pad area.
22. The provisions of City Water Conservation Ordinance (Ordinance 220) shall be met during plan check.
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
23. Upon their approval by the City Council, the City Clerk is authorized to file these Conditions of Approval with
the Riverside County Recorder for recordation against the properties to which they apply.
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IMPROVEMENT PLANS
24. Site improvement plans submitted to the City for plan checking shall be submitted on 24-inch by 36-inch
media and shall include grading, hardscape (curbing, paving, and walkways), striping and traffic signage
including parking stalls, drainage, and landscaping including walls, fencing, irrigation, and lighting. All plans
shall have signature blocks for the City Engineer and are not approved for construction until they are signed.
GRADING
25. 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 6.10, La Quinta Municipal
Code. In accordance with said Chapter, 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.
26. Graded but undeveloped land shall be maintained to prevent dust and blowsand nuisances. The land shall be
planted with interim landscaping or provided with other wind and water erosion control measures approved
by the Community Development and Public Works Departments.
27. A grading plan shall be prepared by a registered civil engineer and must meet the approval of the City
Engineer prior to issuance of a grading permit.
The grading plan shall conform with the recommendations of the soils report and shall be certified as
adequate by a soils engineer or an engineering geologist.
DRAINAGE
28. Nuisance water, irrigation runoff, and wash water (including parking lot washdown) shall be retained on site
or routed to the sanitary sewer system unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer.
29. In areas where hardscape surface improvements are planned, underground utilities shall be installed prior to
construction of the surface improvements. The applicant shall provide certified reports of utility trench
compaction tests for approval of the City Engineer.
STREET AND TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS
30. Improvement plans for all on- and off -site streets and parking areas shall be prepared by a registered civil
engineer. Improvements shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the La Quinta Municipal Code,
adopted Standard Drawings, and as approved by the City Engineer.
Street pavement sections shall be based on a Caltrans design procedure for a 20-year life and shall consider
soil strength and anticipated traffic loading, including site and building construction traffic. The minimum
pavement sections shall be as follows:
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Parking areas 3.0"14.5"
Collector
4.0" 15.00"
Secondary Arterial
4.0"16.00"
Primary Arterial
4.5"16.00"
Major Arterial
5.5"16.50"
If the applicant proposes to construct a partial pavement section which will be subjected to traffic, the
partial section shall be designed with the 20-year design strength.
31. Street plans shall show existing access drives and other improvements impacting the site, improvements
proposed with this development, and improvements currently proposed for future construction on adjacent
sites which must be integrated with improvements to this site.
32. The City Engineer may require improvements extending beyond site boundaries such as, but riot limited to,
pavement elevation transitions, street width transitions, traffic striping and other channelization devices, or
other incidental work which will insure that newly constructed improvements are safely integrated with
existing improvements and conform with the City's standards and practices.
MAINTENANCE
33. The applicant or applicant's successors in ownership of the property shall ensure perpetual maintenance of
private street and drainage facilities, landscaping, and other improvements required by these conditions.
FEES AND DEPOSITS
34. The applicant shall pay all deposits and fees required by the City for plan checking and construction
inspection. Deposit and fee amounts shall be those in effect when the applicant makes application for the
plan checks and permits.
FIRE MARSHAL
35. Provide or show there exists a water system capable of delivering 3000 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.
36. The required fire flow shall be available from a Super hydrant(s) (6" X 4" X 2'/2" X 2'/2" I, located not less than
25-feet nor more than 165-feet from any portion of the building(s) as measured along approved vehicular
travelways.
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37. Prior to issuance of building permits, applicantldeveloper shall furnish one blueline copy of the water system
plans to the Fire Department for reviewlapproval. Plans shall conform to fire hydrant types,, location and
spacing, and the system shall meet fire flow requirements. Plans shall be signed/approved by a registered
civil engineer and 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."
38. Install a complete fire sprinkler system per NFPA 13, Light Hazard. The post indicator valve and Fire
Department connection shall be located to the front within 50-feet of a hydrant, and a minimum of 25-feet
from the buildings. System plans must be submitted to the Fire Department for review, along with a plan
checklinspection fee.
39. Install a manual pull, smoke detection and voice evacuation fire alarm system as required by the Uniform
Building Code/Riverside County Fire Department and National Fire Protection Association Standard 72.
40. Install panic hardware and exit signs as per Chapter 33 of the Uniform Building Code.
41. Comply with Title 19 of the California Administrative Code.
42. Install portable fire extinguishers per NFPA Pamphlet 10, but not less than 2A 1013C in rating.
43. Install Knox Lock Box, 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 locationlposition.
Special forms are available from this office for the ordering of the Lock Boxes.
44. Conditions subject to change with adoption of the new codes, ordinances, laws, or when building permits are
not obtained within twelve months.
45. 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.
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