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PCRES 1998-065PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 98-065 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 98-629, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS, ALLOWING CONSTRUCTION OF A 2,882 SQUARE FOOT FITNESS CENTER ADDITION ON TO TENNIS PRO SHOP AND CONSTRUCT AN ADJACENT 1,288 SQUARE FOOT MOVEMENT CENTER AT THE LA QUINTA RESORT AND CLUB CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 98-629 APPLICANT: KSL DESERT RESORTS WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, did on the 81h day of September, 1998, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider the request of KSL Desert Resorts for approval of plans to construct a 2,882 square foot fitness center addition on to the tennis pro shop and construct an adjacent 1,288 square foot movement center, west of the La Quinta Resort and Club tennis clubhouse on the west side of Avenida Obregon, south of Avenida Fernando, more particularly described as: A portion of Lot 4, Tract 28545-1 WHEREAS, this Site Development Permit is within Specific Plan 121-E, Amendment #4, and exempt from California Environmental Quality Act requirements under Public Resources Section 65457(a). Environmental Assessment 97-343 was certified by the City Council on September 16, 1997 for Specific Plan 121-E, Amendment #4. 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 24"' day of August, 1998, review and recommend approval of the architecture and landscaping of Site Development Permit 98-629; 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 . Consistency with General Plan - The General Plan designates the site for tourist commercial use. The proposed uses comply with this land use designation in the they are related to the resort use on the site. C\pc res sdp 98-629 Resolution 98-065 2. Consistency with the Zoning Code - The proposed use complies with the Zoning Code and Specific Plan 121-E, of which it is a part in the areas such as setbacks, building height, parking, etc. 3. Compliance with CEQA - The Community Development Director has determined that this request has been previously assessed under Environmental Assessment 97-343 for Specific Plan 121-E, Amendment #4, which was granted a Mitigated Negative Declaration on September 16, 1998, and no changed circumstances or conditions exist which would trigger the preparation of a subsequent environmental assessment pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21166. 4. Architectural Design - The architectural style, scale, building mass, materials, colors, architectural details, roof style, and other architectural elements are compatible with the surrounding development and with the quality of design prevalent in the City in that the construction proposed is compatible with the existing early California architecture of the historic resort. Colors and materials will be the same as that used on the surrounding buildings. The massing of the proposed construction is compatible with the existing building in the area. 5. Landscape Design - Project landscaping, including but not limited to the location, type, size, color, texture, and coverage of plant materials, has been designed so as to provide relief, complement buildings, visually emphasize prominent design elements and vistas, screen undesirable views, provide a harmonious transition between adjacent land uses and between development and open space, and provide an overall unifying influence to enhance the visual continuity of the project. Additionally, due to the location of the proposed construction in an developed area, new landscaping is minimal. 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 98-629 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 8`h day of September, 1998, by the following vote, to wit: (- \oc ies sdn 98-629 Resolution 98-065 AYES: Commissioners Abels, Kirk. Robbins, Butler, and Chairman Tyler NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. ATTEST: JE of La )buinta, Cal Jedz6v ROBERT T. TYL R, Chairman City of La Quinta, California opment Director C:\pc res sdp 98-629 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 98-065 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 98-629 KSL DESERT RESORTS SEPTEMBER 8, 1998 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL GENERAL The use of this site shall be in conformance with the approved exhibits contained in Site Development Permit 98-629 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) - 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. 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. The intent is that they match the existing buildings. p:/pc coa sdp 98-629 Planning Commission Resolution 98-065 Site Development Permit 98-629 September 8, 1998 Conditions of Approval 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 121-E, Amendment #4 shall be met. 8. Any new trash locations and designs shall be approved by Waste Management of the Desert prior to issuance of a building permit, with approval submitted to the Community Development Department. 9. Signs shall comply with sign program submitted for Site Development Permit 98-629. 10. New window frame materials shall match those used in existing surrounding windows. FIRE DEPARTMENT 11. Provide or show there exists a water system capable of delivering 1750 gpm for a two hour duration at 20 psi residual operating pressure which must be available before any combustible material is placed on job site. 12. The required fire flow shall be available from a Super hydrant(s) (6" x 4" x 2'/2" x 2'/2 ") located not less than 165 feet from any portion of the buildings as measured along approved vehicular travel ways. 13. The applicant/developer shall be responsible for submitting written certification from the water company noting the location of the existing fire hydrant and that the existing water system is capable of delivering 1750 gpm 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. 14. Blue retro-reflective pavement markers shall be mounted on private streets, public streets, and driveways to indicate location of hydrants. Prior to installation, placement of markers must be approved by the Riverside County Fire Department. 15. All buildings shall be accessible by an all weather roadway extending to within 150 feet of all portions of the exterior wall of the first story. 16. Prior to issuance of a building permit, applicant/developer shall furnish one blue p:/pc coa sdp 98-629 Planning Commission Resolution 98-065 Site Development Permit 98-629 September 8, 1998 Conditions of Approval 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 fire flow requirements. Plans shall 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". 17. The required water system including including fire hydrants shall be installed and operational prior to the start of construction. 18. Install portable fire extinguishers per NFPA, Pamphlet #10, but not less than 2A10BC in rating. Contact certified extinguisher company for proper placement of equipment. 19. Install Knox Key Lock Boxes, Model 4400, 3200, 1300, mounted per 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. 20. If the building/facility is protected with a fire alarm system or burglar system, the lock boxes will require "tamper" monitoring. 21. Conditions subject to change with adoption of new codes, ordinances, laws, or when building permits are not obtained within 12 months. 22. 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. GRADING 23. 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. 24. 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 p:/pc coa sdp 98-629 Planning Commission Resolution 98-065 Site Development Permit 98-629 September 8, 1998 Conditions of Approval 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. QUALITY ASSURANCE 25. The applicant shall employ construction quality -assurance measures which meet the approval of the City Engineer. FEES AND DEPOSITS 26. 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. 27. 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 28. Landscape and irrigation plans shall be prepared by a licensed landscape architect. Landscape and irrigation plans shall be approved by the Community Development Department. 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. 29. 24" box size trees shall have.a minimum caliper of 2Yz" 30, Plant materials used shall match or be similar to those used in the surrounding area. PARKING 31. A minimum of 28 off-street parking spaces shall be added to the approved parking lot to be installed per Site Development Permit 97-608. A minimum of 28 additional resort employees shall be required to use these spaces and not park in the vicinity of the construction allowed by this permit.