PCRES 1998-023PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 98- 023
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA
RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 97-616 TO ALLOW
CONSTRUCTION OF A 2,615 SQUARE FOOT FOOD MART
WITH A 3880 SQUARE FOOT SERVICE BAY CANOPY, AND
A 900 SQUARE FOOT CAR WASH
CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 97-616
APPLICANT: SHELL OIL COMPANY
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, did on the
28" day of April, 1998 hold a duly noticed Public Hearing and continued said Public Hearing to the
12" day of May, 1998, for a 1. 12 acre site with a 2,615 square foot Food Mart with a 3,880 square
foot service bay canopy, and a 900 square foot Car Wash generally located at the northwest corner
of Highway I I 1 and Adams Street, more particularly described as:
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WHEREAS, said Site Development Permit has complied with the requirements of
"The Rules to Implement the California Envirorunental Quality Act of 1970" as amended (Resolution
83-63) in that the Community Development Department Director has conducted, and adopted under
Resolution 90-27, an Initial Study (Environmental Assessment 89-150) and has determined that the
proposed project is within the scope of EA 89-150 and that no further environmental review is
necessary.
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 Site
Development Permit 97-616
1. The proposed commercial building is consistent with the City's General Plan in that:
A. The property is designated Mixed/Regional Commercial (M/RC). The Land Use
Element (Policy 2-3.1) of the 1992 General Plan Update allows retail business. The
project is consistent with the goals, policies and intent of the La Quinta General Plan
Land Use Element (Chapter 2) provided conditions are met.
B. The General Plan Circulation Element identifies Highway I I 1 as a Primary Image
Corridor and Adams Street as a Secondary Image Corridor; the project will have
street improvements with abundant landscaping contiguous to the street right-of-way
consistent with Circulation Policy 3-4.1.2. The landscape setbacks are consistent with
Circulation Element Policy 3-4. 1.11. The project, as conditioned, is consistent with
the goals, objectives, and policies of the General Plan Circulation Element.
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2. The proposed project is consistent with the goals and objectives of the Specific Plan in that
the project is a permitted use and complies with the development standards and design
guidelines.
3. The proposed commercial building is consistent with the City's Zoning Code in that
development standards and criteria contained in the One Eleven La Quinta Shopping Center
Specific Plan 84-004 supplement, replace or, are consistent with those in the City's Zoning
Code.
4. The site design of the proposed project is compatible with the high quality of commercial
development in the Center, and the area, and accommodates site generated traffic at area
intersections.
5 The landscape design of the proposed project complements the building and the surrounding
commercial area in that it enhances the aesthetic and visual quality of the area and uses a high
quality of materials.
7. The architectural design of the project is compatible with surrounding development and
development in the One Eleven La Quinta Shopping Center in that it is similar in scale to the
development in the area; the building materials are a durable, aesthetically pleasing, low
maintenance, and a blend of surfaces and textures are provided.
8. The conceptual sign program of the project is consistent with the adopted Sign Program for
the One Eleven La Quinta Shopping Center and it provides building identity using common
elements of size, color, and materials.
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 constitute the findings of the Commission in this case;
2. That it does recommend approval to the City Council of Site Development Permit 97-616 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 this the 12"' day of May, 1998, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Abels, Kirk, Woodard and Chairman Butler.
NOES: Commissioners Gardner, Seaton, and Tyler.
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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RESOLUTION 98- 023
RICH BUTLER, Chairman
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
2Y HEIAiMAT, Community Development Director
of La Quinta, California
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 98- 023
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 97- 616
MAY 12, 1998
GENERAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
1. The development shall comply with Specific Plan 84-004, the approved exhibits, and the
following conditions on file in the Community Development Department, which shall take
precedence in the event of any conflicts with the provisions of the Specific Plan.
2. SDP 97-616 shall comply with all applicable conditions and/or mitigation measures for the
following related approvals:
• Environmental Assessment 89-150
• Specific Plan 84-004
• Conditional Use Permit 97-036
3. Adequate trash and recycling areas shall be approved by the Community Development
Department prior to Certificate of Occupancy. Plans to be reviewed for acceptability by the
City's franchise waste hauler prior to City review.
4. Handicap access, facilities and parking shall be provided per State and local requirements.
5. A minimum average of three feet of earth berming will be provided along Highway I I I in
compliance with the Highway I I 1 Design Theme Guidelines.
6. The pricing/monument sign structure shall not exceed a height of eight feet and one inch and,
a width of thirteen (13) feet and four inches consistent with the existing service station
pricing/monument sign.
7. Construct a bus shelter as required by Sunline Transit and the City Engineer. The bus shelter
design will be supplied and approved by the Community Development Department.
8. Prior to any site disturbance being permitted, including construction, preliminary site work
and/or archaeological investigation, the project developer shall submit and have approved a
Fugitive Dust Control Plan (FDCP), in accordance with Chapter 6.16 of the La Quinta
Municipal Code. The plan shall define all areas proposed for development and shall indicate
time lines for any phasing of the project, and shall establish standards for comprehensive
control of both anthropogenic and natural creation of airborne dust due to development
activities on site. Phased projects must prepare a plan that addresses control measures over
the entire build out of the project such as for disturbed lands and pending future development.
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9. Construction shall comply with all local and State building code requirements as determined
by the Building and Safety Director.
10. Prior to the 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 and mitigation measures of SDP 97-616 and EA 89-150. Prior to
the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall prepare and submit a written report to
the Community Development Director demonstrating compliance with those Conditions of
Approval and mitigation measures of SDP 97-616, and EA 89-150. Prior to final building
inspection approval, the applicant shall prepare and submit a written report to the Community
Development Director demonstrating compliance with all remaining Conditions of Approval
and mitigation measures of EA89-150 and SDP 97-616. The Community Development
Director may require inspection or other monitoring to assure such compliance.
FIRE MARSHAL
IL Provide or show there exists a water system capable of delivering 17.50 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.
12. 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.
13. Blue retro-reflective pavement markets 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.
14. 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'.
15. 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 does not exist, the applicant/developer shall be
responsible to provide written certification that financial arrangements have been made to
provide them.
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Please be advised the proposed project may not be feasible since the existing water mains will
not meet the required fire flows of 1500 gpm. Please check with the water company prior to
obtaining an approval from the Fire Department Planning Department.
16. A combination of on -site and off -site Super fire hydrants, (6" x 4" x 2-1/2") will be located
not less than 25-feet or more than 165-feet from any portion of the buildings as measured
along approved vehicular travel ways. The required fire flow shall be available from any
adjacent hydrant(s) in the system.
17. The required water system including fire hydrants shall be installed and operational prior to
the start of construction.
18. Applicant/developer shall be responsible for obtaining under ground/above ground tank
permits from both the Riverside County Health and Fire Departments,
19. Final conditions will be addressed when building plans are reviewed. A plan check fee must
be paid to the Fire Department at the time the building plans are submitted.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
20. The site grading plan shall be prepared by a registered civil engineer and approved by the City
Engineer prior to issuance of a site grading permit. The site shall be graded in accordance
with the approved grading plan prepared for Specific Plan 89-014 unless otherwise approved
by the City Engineer.
21. All storm water and nuisance water run-off produced on site shall be discharged in
accordance with the approved drainage plan prepared for Specific Plan 89-014 unless
otherwise approved by the City Engineer.
The applicant shall provide a fuel/water separator (1,000 gallon minimum fuel capacity) or
other approved devise, to intercept and retail fuel spills on site. Wash water from the car
wash shall not be allowed to drain into the storm drainage system. The applicant may be
required, in the future, to implement additional measures to maintain compliance with State
and Federal standards for discharge of pollutants in the Whitewater Stormwater Channel.
22. Site grading shall conform to approved improvement plans prepared pursuant to Specific Plan
89-014.
23. The applicant shall retain a California registered civil engineer, or designate one who is on the
applicant's staff, to exercise sufficient supervision and quality control during construction of
the site grading and improvements to insure compliance with the plans, specifications,
applicable codes, and ordinances.
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a. All grading and improvements were properly monitored by qualified personnel during
construction for compliance with the plans, specifications, applicable codes, and
ordinances and thereby certify the grading to be in full compliance with those
documents.
b. The finished building pad elevations conform with the approved grading plans.
24. Site access shall be from entry drives existing at the time of this approval.
25. The applicant shall submit a copy of the proposed grading, landscaping, and irrigation plans
to the Coachella Valley Water District for review and comment with respect to the District's
Water Management Program.
26. Applicant shall install a raised landscaped traffic island in the westerly access intersection.
The shape and location of the island shall be approved by the City Engineer. The applicant
shall provide a one inch equals ten foot drawing of the access routes to and from the site
which show the turning radii of the tanker. trucks that will service the station.
27. All underground utilities shall be installed with trenches compacted to City standards prior
to construction of any street improvements. A soils engineer retained by the applicant shall
provide certified reports of soil compaction tests for review by the City Engineer.
28. The applicant shall pay all fees charged by the City as required for processing, plan checking
and construction inspection. The fee amount(s) shall be those which are in effect at the time
the work is undertaken and accomplished by the City.
MISCELLANEOUS
29. 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. The City of La
Quinta shall have the right to select its defense counsel in its sole discretion.
30. The Site Plan shall provide a "keep clear" zone at its entry near Adams
Street.
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