PCRES 1998-055PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 98-055
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SITE
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 98-626, SUBJECT TO
CONDITIONS, ALLOWING CONSTRUCTION OF A 5500
SQUARE FOOT COMMERCIAL PAD BUILDING
CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 98-626
APPLICANT: REAL PROPERTY ASSOCIATES
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 28`h day of July, 1998, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider the
request of Real Property Associates to allow construction of a 5500 square foot
commercial pad building in the CR District, located on the northwest corner of
Highway 111 and La Quinta Center Drive (Simon Drive) within the One Eleven La
Quinta Center Shopping Center, more particularly described as:
APN 643-080-024
WHEREAS, this Site Development Permit is within Specific Plan 89-014
and exempt from California Environmental Quality Act requirements under Public
Resources Section 65457(a). Environmental Assessment 89-150 (Sch# 90020162)
was certified by the City Council on April 17,1990 for Specific Plan 89-014. No
changed circumstances or conditions exist which would trigger the preparation of a
subsequent environmental assessment pursuant to Public Resources Code Section
21166; and,
WHEREAS, the Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee did on
the 15`h day of July, 1998, review and recommend approval of the architecture and
landscaping of Site Development Permit 98-626; 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 CR District and has been designed to comply with the
applicable CR District and development standards and requirements of Specific
Plan 89-014.
2. Environmental Assessment 89-150 was prepared for Specific Plan 89-014, of
which this project is a part, and Staff has determined that no changed
circumstances or conditions exist which would trigger the preparation of a
subsequent environmental assessment pursuant to Public Resources Code
Section 21166; and,
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3. The architectural design of the project including architectural style, scale,
building mass, materials, colors, details, roof style, is compatible and similar
with the shopping center and buildings in the project and consistent with the
Highway 111 architectural guidelines.
4. The site design of the project including entries, circulation, screening, is
compatible with the surrounding project in that the design layout is similar to
other projects.
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 98-626 for the reasons
set forth in this Resolution, subject to the Conditions labeled Exhibit "A",
attached hereto;.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La
Quinta City Planning Commission, held on the 28' day of July, 1998, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Abels, Butler, Kirk, Robbins, and Chairman Tyler.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None -4
ROBERT TYLER, Chairman
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
iY HER AN, Community Development Director
of La Quinta, California
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 98-055
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 98-626
REAL PROPERTY ASSOCIATES
JULY 28, 1998
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
" Amended by Planning Commission July 28, 1998
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1. The use of this site shall be in conformance with the approved exhibits
contained in Site Development Permit 98-626 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, etc.)
- Community Development Department
- Riverside Co. Environmental Health Department
- Desert Sands Unified School District
- Coachella Valley Water District (per letter dated July 10, 1998, for SDP
98-626, 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.
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July 28, 1998
Conditions of Approval
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.
5. Exterior colors and materials shall match those on file in the Community
Development Department, unless approved for modification by the Director of
Community Development.
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 Specific Plan 89-014 shall be met.
8. Exterior parking lot lighting shall match those used in the shopping center.
9. The trash location and design shall be approved by Waste Management of the
Desert prior to issuance of a building permit, with approval submitted to the
Community Development Department.
10. Signs shall comply with adopted sign program for shopping center.
11. 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.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
12. Complete Building plans will be required for review and approval by the Fire
Department prior to issuance of building permits.
13. "NOTES ON PLANS": "The building will be equipped with an automatic fire
sprinkler system approved by the Fire Department". Prior to the issuance of
building permits, system plans will be submitted for approval.
14. Tenants will have to submit separate building improvement plans for review
and approval by the Fire Department prior to issuance of building permits,
unless submitted at the same time as the "shell building".
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Conditions of Approval
IMPROVEMENT PLANS
15. Improvement plans submitted to the City for plan checking shall be submitted
on 24" x 36" media. Plans shall be submitted in the categories of "Grading,
Paving and Drainage," "Precise Grading and Plot Plan," and "Landscaping."
The "Precise Grading and Plot Plan" shall have signature blocks for the
Community Development Director and the Building Official. All other plans
shall have signature blocks for the City Engineer. Plans are not approved for
construction until they are signed.
"Streets and Drainage" plans shall include sidewalk and parking lot
improvements. If water and sewer plans are included on the street and
drainage plans, the plans shall have an additional signature block for the
Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD). The combined plans shall be signed
by CVWD prior to their submittal for the City Engineer's signature.
"Landscaping" plans shall include landscape improvements, irrigation, and
landscape lighting.
Plans for improvements not listed above shall be in formats approved by the
City Engineer.
16. The City may maintain standard plans, details and/or construction notes for
elements of construction. For a fee established by City resolution, the
applicant may acquire standard plan and/or detail sheets from the City.
GRADING
17. 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 and Public Works Departments.
18. 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.
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Conditions of Approval
19. A grading plan, which may be combined with the on -site paving and drainage
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.
The applicant shall submit a copy of the soils report with the grading plan.
20. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall provide a separate
document, bearing the seal and signature of a California registered civil
engineer or surveyor, that lists actual building pad elevations. The document
shall list the pad elevation approved on the grading plan, the as -built elevation,
and the difference between the two, if any.
21. Stormwater drainage shall comply with the approved hydrology plan for the
One -Eleven La Quinta Center.
22. Nuisance water shall be retained and disposed of on site in an approved
facility. The facility shall be designed to infiltrate 5 gpd/1,000 sq. ft (of
landscape areal and to accommodate surge rate of 3 gph/1,000 sq. ft.
UTILITIES
23. In areas where hardscape surface improvements are planned, underground
utilities shall be installed prior to construction of surface improvements. The
applicant shall provide certified reports of utility trench compaction tests for
approval of the City Engineer.
HARDSCAPEIMPROVEMENTS
24. Improvements shall include all appurtenances such as traffic signs,
channelization markings and parking lot striping.
25. Pavement sections shall be based on a Caltrans design 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 3.0"
a.c./4.50" a.b.
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Conditions of Approval
The applicant shall submit mix designs for aggregate base materials, Portland
cement concrete and asphalt concrete, including complete mix design lab
results, for review and approval by the City. Construction operations shall not
be scheduled until mix designs are approved.
26. Relocation of the perimeter sidewalk shall be as approved by the City Engineer.
The applicant shall coordinate with the Engineering Department for design of
the relocation and shall receive approval of formwork before scheduling
delivery of base and concrete materials.
27. The applicant shall employ construction quality -assurance measures which
meet the approval of the City Engineer.
FEES AND DEPOSITS
28. 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 plan checking and permits.
29. 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.
LANDSCAPING
30. The applicant shall replace disturbed perimeter landscape improvements as
approved by the Community Development Department and City Engineer. If
irrigation or other underground improvements are relocated, the applicant shall
provide accurate as -built drawings of the relocated improvements.
31. Landscape and irrigation plans shall be prepared by a licensed landscape
architect.
Landscape and irrigation plans shall be approved by the Community
Development Department. Landscape and irrigation plans for perimeter
setbacks shall be submitted to the Public Works Department for review and
approval by the City Engineer. The plans are not approved for construction
until they have been approved and signed by the City Engineer, the Coachella
Valley Water District, and the Riverside County Agricultural Commissioner.
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Conditions of Approval
32. Slopes shall not exceed 5:1 within public rights of way and 3:1 in landscape
areas outside the right of way.
33. Landscape areas shall have permanent irrigation improvements meeting the
requirements of the City Engineer. Use of lawn shall be minimized with no
new lawn or spray irrigation within 5-feet of curbs along public streets.
34. The applicant shall ensure that landscaping plans and utility plans are
coordinated to provide visual screening of above -ground utility structures.
35. That the landscaping on the east side of the building, facing the driveway be
designed to soften the expanse of building wall. This could include the use of
vines.
36. The palm trees adjacent to the east side of the building shall align with those
on the east side of the driveway and shrub material and ground cover shall
match that on the east side of the driveway to provide continuity.
37." Adjacent to the northeast corner of the building, corner visibility shall be
maintained per Code requirements, and adjacent to the main east -west drive
aisle, no shrubs shall be planted within four feet of the ends of the finger
planters to ensure driver visibility
38. 24" box size trees shall have a minimum caliper of 2'/2"
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