PCRES 1997-049PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 97-049
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO
THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF SPECIFIC PLAN 97-029
CASE NO.: SPECIFIC PLAN 97-029
APPLICANT: STAMKO DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, did
on the 81h day of July, 1997, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider Specific Plan
97-029 to allow a mixed use phased development consisting of a combination of
automobile sales/services retail, office, commercial services, and restaurants on 87 acres,
located on the south side of Highway 111, between Adams Street and Dune Palms Road„
and more particularly described as:
A PORTION OF THE SOUTHWEST AND NORTHWEST
1/4 SECTION OF 29, T5S, R7E
WHEREAS, said Specific Plan complies with the requirements of "The Rules
to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970" as amended (Resolution
83-63). The Community Development Department has prepared an Environmental Impact
Report under Environmental Assessment 97-337 which states this Specific Plan
Amendment will not have a significant impact on the environment based on mitigation
measures. It has been determined that, although the project could have a significant
adverse impact on the environment, the mitigation measures mitigate those project impacts
to levels of insignificance.
WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, 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 to justify a
recommendation for approval of said Specific Plan:
That the proposed Specific Plan is consistent with the goals and policies of the La
Quinta General Plan in that the property is designated Mixed/Regional Commercial
which permits the uses proposed for the property and is consistent with the goals,
policies and intent of the General Plan Land Use Element (Chapter 2) provided
conditions are met.
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2. That the Specific Plan will not create conditions materially detrimental to the public
health, safety and general welfare in that development per the Specific Plan will
provide for extensive public improvements and conforms to good land use practice
by encouraging a long-range, comprehensive approach to development of a major
regional automobile sales/services and mixed commercial complex.
3. The Specific Plan is compatible with the zoning of adjacent properties in that the site
is bounded by compatible mixed/regional (commercially zoned) designated
properties with the exception of the area to the west, across Adams Street that is
designated Low Density and High Density Residential. The EIR mitigation measures
will ensure potentially negative impacts, such as noise and lighting, as they will be
reduced to a level of insignificance by landscape buffers, walls, site configurations
and shielding to prevent glare and spillage.
4. The Specific Plan is suitable and appropriate for the subject property provided the
EIR mitigation measures and Conditions of Approval are met.
5. That the proposed Specific Plan is a detailed plan for development in a specific
area; further review of individual buildings will be required under a Site Development
Permit review process at which time project related conditions will be attached to
mitigate impacts.
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;
2. That it does hereby recommend approval of the above -described Specific Plan
request for the reasons set forth in this Resolution, and subject to the attached
Conditions of Approval.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta
City Planning Commission, held on this 81h day of July, 1997, by the following vote, to wit:
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AYES: COMMISSIONERS BUTLER, KIRK, SEATON, TYLER AND CHAIRMAN ABELS.
NOES: COMMISSIONER WOODARD.
ABSENT: COMMISSIONER.GARDNER.
ABSTAIN: NONE.
aUES/ABELS, Chairman
of La uinta, California
ATTEST:
HERMAjq, Community Development Director
a Quin a, California
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 97-049
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED
SPECIFIC PLAN 97-029 - AUTO SALES AND SERVICES
MALL AND MIXED COMMERCIAL CENTER
JULY 8, 1997
Modified at Planning Commission Meeting of July 8, 1997
GENERAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Prior to issuance of the first building permit the applicant shall revise the Specific Plan as
follows:
1.' Section 1.20.2 ¶1 (Pp. 4) - "La Quinta Centre Drive" (here & throughout the
document) conflicts with the existing "La Quinta Center Drive" which is the first
signalized intersection to the west of Adams Street. Substitute "La Quinta Centre
Drive" with "La Quinta Drive".
2. Section 1.20.2 ¶2 - Near the end of the first sentence, initial improvements to
Highway 111 shall include completion of the Highway 111/"La Quinta Centre Drive"
intersection and traffic signal.
3.' Section 2.10.3 - Add to the end of the second to last sentence, the following:
"though turf and spray irrigation will not be placed closer than five feet from street
curbs.
4. Section 2.20.2, ¶1 (Pp. 14) - In the first sentence, after the first parenthesized
statement, add "from Adams Street to "La Quinta Centre Drive," including
modification/completion of both intersections."
5. Section 2.30.4 (currently misnumbered as 2.30.3), ¶1 (Pp. 19) - Add the following
paragraph: "All washdown water and runoff from service, and fueling areas shall be
routed through oil/water separation devices approved by the City prior to disposal
in retention/percolation facilities. The applicant and, eventually, the Property
Owner's Association shall schedule regular inspections of the separation devices
to ensure that accumulations of petroleum products and contaminated nuisance
water are pumped from the devices and disposed of in accordance with law.
6. Section 2.60.1 (Pp. 37) - To the end of the second to last sentence, add the
following: "including additional right of way on the north side of Highway 111, if
required by Caltrans, to accommodate widening of the median.
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Conditions of Approval - ADOPTED
Specific Plan 97-029 - Auto Sales and Services
Mall & Mixed Commercial Center
7. Section 2.60.2 ¶2 (Pp. 37) - Revise this paragraph to indicate that the signal on
Highway 111 shall be installed as part of the initial construction of off -site
improvements.
8. Exhibits 13 - 16 - Revise to comply with City requirement that there be no lawn
areas or spray irrigation within five feet of street curbs.
9. Exhibits in general - Revise to indicate as follows:
• Traffic signal on Highway 111 will be constructed by applicant as part of the
initial construction of off -site improvements.
• Highway 111 right of way dedication is for a half -street width of 70 feet.
10. Section 1.20.1 12 (p.2) - Change the sentence to read "Property to the south is
vacant and is zoned Regional Commercial.
11. Exhibit 2 - 2 - (P. 7) Delete the 25 feet building separation.
12.* Section 2.50.1.2 14 (p. 30) - Modify the paragraph to reflect the Planning
Commission recommendation to limit the height of the buildings to 25 feet, stagger
the buildings a minimum of 50 feet from the Highway 111 property line and maintain
a minimum of 65 feet between buildings to best retain the view of the nearby
mountains for the five buildings located at the northeast corner of the project site.
13. Section 2.50.4.1.1 ¶1(P. 34) - Delete "and display" from the last sentence in the
paragraph.
14.* Section 2.50.4.1 ¶5 -Add a sentence specifying that a minimum two foot high berm
with a six foot high wall south of 47th Avenue along Adams Street property line will
be provided. The six foot high wall will include a two foot high berm south of 47th
Avenue to the south property line.
15.* Section 2.50.4.1.1 (P. 34) -Add a sentence requiring Parcel's 6 and 7 maintain a
minimum of a 100 foot building setback along Adams Street.
16. Section 2.50.4.1.311 (P. 35) - Revise the sentence "Service departments typically
operate" ... to "shall operate only between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. five
or six days per week".
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Conditions of Approval - ADOPTED
Specific Plan 97-029 - Auto Sales and Services
Mall & Mixed Commercial Center
17. Section 2.50.4.1.3¶2 (P.35) - Add to the sentence "...general usage public address
"/paging" systems.
18.' Section 2.80.1.1 2¶ (P. 44) -
Correct item #1 to read "Product identification" instead of "Dealership Identification"
Add 5. No building mounted signs will be allowed along Highway 111 and Adams
Street.
Add a second sentence to #2. Architectural forms or designs may require signs to
be split on more than one building face or element subject to Planning Commission
approval. Delete sixteen foot incorporated.
19. Exhibit 17 - (P.50) Add an additional sign location for the dealerships for a total of
nine signs.
20." Exhibit 19 - (P. 52) Delete one of the two building -mounted dealership and/or
franchise identification signs.
MISCELLANEOUS
21. Applicant agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of La Quinta in
the event of any legal claim or litigation. arising out the City's approval of this project.
22.In the event of a conflict between the conditions listed herein and the provisions of
the Development Agreement between the applicant and the City, the provisions of
the Development Agreement shall prevail unless such action or interpretation would
result in violation of any applicable local, state, or federal law.
23.' Revise Exhibits 2 and 2-1 ¶5 & 6 to show a 20 foot wide landscape lot between the
street right-of-way and the CVWD well site lot.
24.` Section 2.60.3 ¶1 (P.37) - Replace the existing paragraph with the following: "Bus
turnouts shall be provided as part of the project's public street improvements.
Additionally, the project developer shall provide a bus stop shelter that complies
with the City's pending transit shelter plan for Highway 111, not to exceed fifteen
thousand dollars ($15,000).
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Resolution 97-049
Conditions of Approval - ADOPTED
Specific Plan 97-029 - Auto Sales and Services
Mall & Mixed Commercial Center
25.' Add to Section 2.50.4.1.2. the shoe box lighting fixture shall have a flush lens.
26." Section 2.50.4.1.1. (P. 34) Change to Community Development Department - 26
Revised right of way for Highway 111.
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