PCRES 1998-003PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 98-003
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SITE
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 97-617, SUBJECT TO
CONDITIONS, ALLOWING CONSTRUCTION OF A 3100
SQUARE FOOT RECREATION BUILDING AND RELATED
FACILITIES
CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 97-617
APPLICANT: LA QUINTA GOLF PROPERTIES
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 13" day of January, 1998, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider
the request of La Quinta Golf Properties to allow construction of a 3100 square foot
recreation (spa) building tennis court, swimming pool/spa and parking lot for use in
conjunction with the Quarry Golf Course and Clubhouse in the RL District, located on
the east side of Tom Fazio Lane North, 232 feet north of Quarry Lane, more
particularly described as:
Parcel 1, Parcel Map 28650
WHEREAS, Environmental Assessment 97-347 has been prepared for this
project and Staff has determined that no significant impacts will occur that cannot be
mitigated and a Mitigated Negative Declaration is recommended for adoption; and,
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 find the following facts and reasons to justify approval of
said site development permit:
1. The project is consistent with the General Plan and Zoning Code in that the use
is permitted in the RL District and has been designed to comply with the
applicable RL District and development standards.
2. Environmental Assessment 97-347 has been prepared for this project and staff
has determined that no significant impacts will occur that cannot be mitigated.
Mitigation measures will be imposed as part of the project approval and a
Mitigated Negative Declaration is recommended for adoption.
3. The architectural design of the project including architectural style, scale,
building mass, materials, colors, details, roof style, is compatible and similar
with the clubhouse and other custom residences in the project.
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4. The site design of the project including entries, circulation, screening, is
compatible with the surrounding project in that the design utilizes similar
features.
5. The landscape design of the submitted plan shows that the level of landscaping
will be equal to that which exists in the project. Future plans will refine the
design.
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 approve Site Development Permit 97-617 for the reasons
set forth in this Resolution, subject to conditions, attached hereto;
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La
Quinta City Planning Commission, held on the 13`h day of January, 1998, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Abels, Gardner, Kirk, Seaton, Tyler, Woodard, and
Chairman Butler
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
RIC BUTLER, Chairman
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
HERYy N, Community Development Director
La Q&6ta, California
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 98-003
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 97-617
LA QUINTA GOLF PROPERTIES
JANUARY 13, 1998
GENERAL
The use of this site shall be in conformance with the approved exhibits
contained in Site Development Permit 97-617, unless otherwise amended by the
following conditions.
2. The approved site development permit shall be used within two years of
approval, otherwise, it shall become null and void and of no effect whatsoever.
"Used" means the issuance of a building permit. A time extension may be
requested as permitted in Municipal Code Section 9.200.080 D.
3. 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. The City of La Quinta shall have the right to select its defense
counsel at its sole discretion.
4. The applicant shall obtain permits and/or clearances from the following public
agencies; as needed:
- Fire Marshal
- Public Works Department (Grading Permit, Improvement Permit)
- Community Development Department
- Riverside Co. Environmental Health Department
- Desert Sands Unified School District
- Coachella Valley Water District (per letter of October 27,1997 for PM
28650, on file in Community Development Department)
- Imperial Irrigation District
- California Regional Water Quality Control Board (NPDES Permit)
The applicant is responsible for any requirements of the permits or clearances
from those jurisdictions. If the requirements include approval of improvement
plans, applicant shall furnish proof of said approvals prior to obtaining City
approval of the plans.
For projects requiring NPDES construction permits, the applicant shall include
a copy of the application for the Notice of Intent with grading plans submitted
for plan checking. Prior to issuance of a grading or site construction permit, the
applicant shall submit a copy of the proposed Storm Water Pollution Protection
Plan for review by the Public Works Department.
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6. 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
building permits.
7. All applicable conditions of Parcel Map 28650, shall be met. No building
permits for this project shall be issued until parcel map is recorded.
8. Exterior parking lot lighting shall to be low profile, down shining, and comply
with Municipal Code and match those used at clubhouse.
9. Trash enclosure shall be provided unless applicant can provide alternative to on -
site enclosure, to the satisfaction of the Community Development Department.
10. Tennis court shall not be night lit.
1 1 . Four Additional trees (24" box size, 2" + caliper) shall be provided in landscape
island (1) and along north property line within the employees parking lot (3).
12. All requirements of Mitigation Monitoring Plan shall be met (on file in
Community Development Department).
FIRE DEPARTMENT
13. Provide or show there exists a water system capable of delivering 1500 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.
14. 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 or more than 165 feet from any portion of
the building(s) as measured along approved vehicular travel ways.
15. The required fire flow may be adjusted at a later point in the permit process to
reflect changes in design, construction type, area separations, or built-in fire
protection measures such as a fully fire sprinklered building.
16. The applicant/developer shall be responsible to submit written certification from
the water company noting the location of the existing fire hydrant and that the
existing water system is capable of delivering 1500 gpm fire flow for a two
hour duration at 20 psi residual operating pressure. If a water system currently
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does not exist, the applicant/developer shall be responsible to provide written
certification that financial arrangements have been made to provide them.
17. Blue retro-reflective pavement markers shall be mounted on private streets,
public streets and driveways to indicate location of fire hydrants. Prior to
installation, placement of markers must be approved by the Riverside County
Fire Department.
18. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, applicant/developer shall furnish one
blue line copy of the water system plans to the Fire Department for review.
Plans shall conform to the fire hydrant types, location and spacing, and the
system shall meet the fire flow requirements. Plans must be signed by a
registered Civil Engineer and the 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".
19. The required water system including fire hydrants shall be installed and
operational prior to the start of construction.
20. Fire apparatus access roads shall be provided when any portion of the facility
or any portion of an exterior wall of the first story of the building is located
more than 150 feet from fire apparatus access as measured by an approved
route around the exterior of the building or facility.
21. The roadway shall be not less than 24 feet of unobstructed width and 13 feet
6 inches of vertical clearance. Where parallel parking is allowed, the roadway
shall be 36 feet wide with parking on one side. Dead-end roads in excess of
150 feet shall be provided with a minimum 45 feet radius turn around (55 feet
in industrial developments). Fountains or garden islands placed in the middle of
these turn-arounds shall not exceed a 5 feet radius or 10 feet diameter. City
standards may be more restrictive.
22. Prior to final inspection of any building, the applicant shall prepare and submit
to the Fire Department for approval, a site plan designating required fire lanes
with appropriate lane painting and/or signs.
23. Install portable fire extinguishers per NFPA, Pamphlet #10, but not less than
2A10BC in rating. Contact certified extinguisher company for proper placement
of equipment.
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24. Install Knox Key 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 Switch, this form must be authorized and signed by this office for the
correctly coded system to be purchased.
25. If the building/facility is protected with a fire alarm system or burglar alarm
system, the lock boxes will require "tamper" monitoring.
26. Conditions subject to change with adoption of new codes, ordinances, laws, or
when building permits are not obtained within twelve (12) months.
27. 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.
MISCELLANEOUS
28. 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, LQMC. 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.
29. Graded, 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 Department.
30. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the applicant shall retain a professionally
qualified archeological monitor. During grading activities, the project site shall
be monitored by the monitor. The monitor is authorized to temporarily divert or
stop equipment in order to investigate exposed cultural deposits.
Prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy, the project archeologist shall
submit a final report (two copies) to the Community Development Department.
The final report shall follow the report format contained in Preservation Planning
Bulletin No. 4 (a), December, 1989, (OHP). The final report shall be reviewed
by the Historic Preservation Commission for completeness and acceptability.
Acceptance of the final report by the Commission signifies completion of the
archeological mitigation program.
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 97- 003
EXHIBIT 'A"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 96-029 - LAPIS ENERGY ORGANIZATION, INC.
JANUARY 14, 1997
1. CUP 96-029 shall comply with all applicable conditions and/or mitigation measures
for the following related approvals:
• Environmental Assessment 96-328
• Specific Plan 96-028
• Site Development Permit 96-590
• Tentative Parcel Map 28422
In the event of any conflict(s) between approval conditions and/or provisions of
these approvals, the Community Development Director shall determine precedence.
2. Approval for CUP 96-029 shall be in effect for the duration of the approval period
for Specific Plan 96-028.
3. Establishment or conversion of any use authorized under this approval shall not
occur unless the appropriate applications, as deemed necessary by the Community
Development Department, have been filed for review and approval.
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