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PCRES 1997-037PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 97-037 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A ONE YEAR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR PLOT PLAN 95-554 TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF AN EIGHT-PLEX MOVIE THEATER AT THE ONE ELEVEN -LA QUINTA SHOPPING CENTER PURSUANT TO SPECIFIC PLAN 89-014 CASE NO.: PLOT PLAN 95-554 APPLICANT: CAAL THEATRES CORP. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, did on the 24`h day of June, 1997, consider the request of CAAL Theatres Corporation for a one year extension of time for an eight-plex theater at the One Eleven -La Quinta Shopping Center, located midway between Washington Street and Adams Street on the north side of Highway 111, more particularly described as: Portions of Section 30, T5S, R7E, S.B.B.M. (APN: 643- 080-046) in the City of La Quinta, County of Riverside, State of California WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, did on the 51h day of July, 1995, review and concur with the Planning Commission's approval of Plot Plan 95-554 as a Report of Action. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, did on the 271h day of June, 1995, approve the La Quinta 8 Theater under Plot Plan 95-554 allowing a 30,000 square foot facility, subject to Conditions. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, did on the 25`h day of July, 1995, approve the sign and landscaping plans for Plot Plan 95-554, subject to Conditions. WHEREAS, said Plot Plan has complied with the requirements of "The Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970" as amended (Resolution 83-63), in that the Community Development Director has determined that the EA 95-301 approved in 1995 is still valid and binding on this development request. Therefore, no additional environmental review is warranted for the time extension request; and, RF K55116. CONDPP5%16 Planning Commission Resolution 97-037 Plot Plan 95-554 (Time Extension) Caal Theatres Corp. June 24, 1997 WHEREAS, at said meeting, upon hearing and considering all testimony and arguments, if any, of all interested persons wanting to be heard, said Planning Commission did make the following Mandatory Findings of approval for Plot Plan 95- 554 (Time Extension): A. The proposed project is consistent with the General Plan, Specific Plan 89- 014, and Zoning Code. The project is within the One Eleven -La Quinta Shopping Center which was approved by the City in 1990 under Specific Plan 89-014. The Specific Plan permits retail, office or restaurant land uses and anticipated development of a movie theaters. In 1995, the City processed the CAAL Theatres application to build an eight-plex theater in the shopping center between the Albertsons Supermarket and Wal-mart under Plot Plan 95-554. The approved plans are consistent with the provisions of SP 89-014 and the existing Zoning Code with the exception of signs (See Item E). The development of the project, as Conditioned, will be compatible with the surrounding area. B. The architectural design of the theater is consistent with other buildings in the One Eleven -La Quinta Shopping Center. Spanish style architectural features were approved for this project in 1995. The exterior building materials are stucco with concrete tile roofing. Mexican Adequin stone tile is used to accent the columns similar to other existing buildings in the center except the Wal-mart building. All mechanical equipment is roof mounted and will be screened by architectural features. Conditions are recommended to ensure the eight-plex theater is built to current Uniform Building Code standards. C. The site design for the theater is compatible with surrounding areas and includes prevalent site features. The site plan for the theater includes a drop-off area on the south side of the building to relieve traffic congestion in the parking lot. The theater will have outdoor seating areas for patrons waiting for upcoming movies or waiting to be picked up after the movie is over. Bike racks are available for those people that do not come by car. A public art display is being considered by the developer at the southeast corner of the building in the entry courtyard area. R6 MSWK CONDPP55L16 Planning Commission Resolution 97-037 Plot Plan 95-554 (Time Extension) Caal Theatres Corp. June 24, 1997 The theater's site plan does not affect the internal circulation system which was established for SP 89-014 in 1990. D. The site landscaping will complement the proposed building and create a unifying influence for the community. On July 25, 1995, the Planning Commission reviewed the final landscaping plan for this project. The Conditions require box trees to be planted along the south side of the building to provide shade and reduce the overall scale of the building. The landscaping improvements will be similar to adjacent buildings and be semi -mature when installed. The proposed plant materials are acceptable for this climate zone and complement other developments in the area. E. The building signs for the project shall be consistent with the Sign Ordinance unless an adjustment is granted. The proposed signs are architecturally compatible with the other existing signs in the One Eleven -La Quinta Shopping Center as designed. Signs larger than permitted by the Zoning Code are needed to overcome a disadvantage as a result of an exceptional setback of over 400-feet between the street and the attached signs. The Commission's approval of the Sign Program with adjustments in 1995 is still warranted to increase the visibility of the signs and create an orderly display of the signs on the building facade. WHEREAS, in the review of this Plot Plan (Time Extension), the Planning Commission has considered, the effect of the contemplated action on housing needs of the region for purposes of balancing those needs against the public service needs of the residents of the City of La Quinta and its environs with available fiscal and environmental resources; 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 constitute the findings of the Planning Commission in this case; RPb 55i16. CONDPPSS M Planning Commission Resolution 97-037 Plot Plan 95-554 (Time Extension) Caal Theatres Corp. June 24, 1997 2. That it does hereby approve a one year extension of time for Plot Plan 95-554 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 City Planning Commission, held on the 24`h day of June, 1997, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Commissioners Gardner, Seaton, Tyler, Woodard and Chairman Abels. NOES: None. ABSENT: Commissioners Butler and Newkirk. ABSTAIN: None. ES ABELS, Chairman La Quinta, California ATTEST: JPRY HERMAN, Community Development Director Ity f La 4 inta, California RMm 55i16, CONOPP55F16 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL PLOT PLAN 95-554, TIME EXTENSION CAAL THEATRES, INC. JUNE 24, 1997 Amended by the Planning Commission on 6-27-95 ** Deleted by the Planning Commission on 6-27-95 + Modified by Planning Commission on 6-24-97 GENERAL 1. 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 by June 27, 1998; otherwise it shall become null and void and of no effect whatsoever pursuant to Municipal Code Section 9.200.080. 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. 5. The project shall pay the required Art in Public Places fee prior to issuance of a building permit. •LLf_\ti'�\J1titl�L.1��14f�111s�� \SC I���IK<J►��C_\KJlllbi�uuii�a��r-nti�•`.�!��l�t:�iv the site. The developer shall have a qualified archaeologist on -site during any trenching work not monitored during grading of the site. The developer shall apply appropriate mitigation measures should archaeological remains or artifacts be uncovered. 8. Prior to issuance of building permit, the applicant/developer 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). Conditions of Approval - Final Planning Commission Resolution 97-037 Plot Plan 95-554, Time Extension Caal Theatres, Inc. June 24, 1997 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 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 an file in the Community Development Department. 11. Any required modification to the street/parking lot striping 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 ♦ California Regional Water Quality 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 an 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. Conditions of Approval - Final Planning Commission Resolution 97-037 Plot Plan 95-554, Time Extension Caal Theatres, Inc. June 24, 1997 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. 16.* Bike racks to accommodate 10 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. 18. ** Thefe she'! be me mean lights tised am the outside of the build ng whieh 8110 wall shall be allowed. Rams for tdb'ng to be approved by the Gernmunity Development Department prior to i9stianee of building pef 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: Condpp554-16/Res-opp554 Conditions of Approval - Final Planning Commission Resolution 97-037 Plot Plan 95-554, Time Extension Caal Theatres, Inc. June 24, 1997 A.*+ Additional shade trees (minimum 36 inch box) shall be prov ded an the south side of the building with loestions approved by the 6ornmunity Development Department. That two additional 36-inch box trees shall be provided on the south side of the building and a total of three benches with seating for twelve shall be provided with location to be subject to approval of the Community Development Department prior to issuance of a building permit. 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. ** suffleient in width for eight to 12 foot Washingtonia Robtj3tas vv th Palm D. Additional benches/seating 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.+ earnef of the building pad afea. That proposed public art at the southeast corner of pad site shall be taken into consideration when landscaping and irrigation are installed. 22.+ The provisions of City Water Conservation Ordinance (Chapter 8.13) 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. 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. Condpp554-16/Resopp554 Conditions of Approval - Final Planning Commission Resolution 97-037 Plot Plan 95-554, Time Extension Caal Theatres, Inc. June 24, 1997 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 6.16, 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. Provisions of the Dust Control Plan approval shall be enforced and valid until a permanent Certificate of Occupancy has been issued. 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. Condpp554-16Besopp554 Conditions of Approval - Final Planning Commission Resolution 97-037 Plot Plan 95-554, Time Extension Caal Theatres, Inc. June 24, 1997 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: Parking areas 3.0"14.5" Collector 4.015.00" Secondary Arterial 4.0"16.00" Primary Arterial 4.5"16.00" Major Arterial 5.5"16.50" It 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 an 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 not 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. Condpp554-16/Res-opp554 Conditions of Approval - Final Planning Commission Resolution 97-037 Plot Plan 95-554, Time Extension Caal Theatres, Inc. June 24, 1997 FIRE MARSHAL 35. Provide or show there exists a water system capable of delivering 3,000 g.p.m. 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 2.5" X 2.5"), located not less than 25-feet nor more than 165-feet from any portion of the building(s) as measured along approved vehicular travelways. 37. Prior to issuance of building permits, applicant/developer shall furnish one blueline copy of the water system plans to the Fire Department for review/approval. 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 check inspection 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 2AIOBC C ondpp5 54-16/Resopp 5 5 4 Conditions of Approval - Final Planning Commission Resolution 97-037 Plot Plan 95-554, Time Extension Caal Theatres, Inc. June 24, 1997 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 location/position. 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. SIGNS 46.+ That the maximum height of the freestanding sign shall be the same as the Center identification signs which is approximately 11'-6". 47.+ That the sign returns for all building -mounted signs, except the reader board, shall match the stucco surface upon which it is placed. 48.+ That poster signs and cabinets shall be permitted as shown on plans a approved by the Planning Commission on June 27, 1995. 49.+ The sign on the east side of the building shall be deleted. 50.+ The "8" in the main sign, on the south side of the building, shall be reduced to 3- feet high with "La Quinta" curved to follow arch of top of tower. MISCELLANEOUS 51.+ 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. Condpp554-16/Resopp554