PCRES 1998-071PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 98-071
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING A VILLAGE USE PERMIT TO ALLOW
THE USE OF A COMMERCIAL BUILDING AS A
DAY SPA AND BEAUTY SALON
CASE NO.: VILLAGE USE PERMIT 98-001
APPLICANT: JAMES LEWIS
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 27`" day of, October, 1998, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider
the request of James Lewis (JTL Property, Inc.) for approval of a Village Use Permit
to allow remodeling and construction of a 1,050 square foot addition to a 2,438
square foot commercial building for use as day spa and beauty salon, Located on the
east side of Eisenhower Drive, between Avenida Montezuma and Avenida Martinez
(51-230 Eisenhower Drive) more particularly described as:
Lots 9, 10, 11, and 12, Block 128, Santa Carmelita at Vale La Quinta No. 14
WHEREAS, said Village Use Permit has complied with the requirements
of "The Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970" as
amended (Resolution 83-63) in that the Community Development Department has
determined this Village Use Permit request is categorically exempt from further
environmental review pursuant to Section 15301, Class 1(E) of the Guidelines for
Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act, 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 make the following Mandatory Findings of approval to justify
approval of said Village Use Permit:
A. The project is consistent with the General Plan and Zoning Code in that the use
is permitted in the VC District and has been designed to comply with the
applicable VC District development standards and provisions.
B. This Village Use Permit has been determined to be categorically exempted from
California Environmental Quality Act requirements under Section 15301, Class
1 (E) of the Guidelines for Implementation.
C. The project will not create conditions materially detrimental to the public
health, safety, and general welfare in that the use is contained in a structure
that for the most part exists, and the use will operate in conformance with all
applicable requirements.
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D. The architectural design of the building with the addition, is compatible with
the surrounding uses and quality of design illustrated in the Village at La Quinta
Design Guidelines, provided the recommended revisions to the building are
implemented.
E. The site design of the project including entries, circulation, screening, is
compatible with the surrounding project, provided the recommended revisions
to the site are implemented.
F. The majority of the landscaping exists and will be retained. New planting will
be provided as needed to complete the landscaping of the site.
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 Village Use Permit 98-001 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 Planning Commission held on this 27t" day of October, 1998, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Butler, Kirk, Robbins and Chairman Tyler.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Commissioner Abels.
ABSTAIN: None.
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ROBERT T. TYLE , Chairman
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
HERMA , Community Development Director
La Qui ta, California
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 98-071
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL -ADOPTED
VILLAGE USE PERMIT 98-001
JAMES LEWIS
OCTOBER 27, 1998
GENERAL
1. The use of this site shall be in conformance with the approved exhibits
contained in Village Use Permit 98-001, unless otherwise amended by the
following conditions.
2. The approved Village Use Permit shall be used within two years of the date of
approval, otherwise, it shall become null and void and of no effect whatsoever.
"Used" means the issuance of a building permit, completion of the work in a
timely manner, and the beginning of operation of the business. A time
extension may be requested as permitted in Municipal Code Section
9.200.080D.
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 in its sole discretion.
4. The project shall incorporate the latest technology in recycling and other means
of reducing the amount of waste requiring disposal (land filing), during
demolition. Construction, and upon site development/operation.
A) prior to issuance of a demolition/building permit, the applicant shall
provide proof to the Community Development Department that a
recycling company and program has been established for the recycling
of construction/demolition debris.
B) If the applicant can successfully demonstrate that current provisions
exist to meet the requirements of the California Solid Waste Reuse and
Recycling Access Act of 1991, the Community Development Director
may waive, modify, or delete the requirements of this condition.
5. 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
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED
VILLAGE USE PERMIT 98-001
OCTOBER 27, 1998
- Riverside Co. Environmental Health Department
- Desert Sands Unified School District
- Coachella Valley Water District
- Imperial Irrigation District
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.
6. Provisions shall be made to comply with the terms and requirements of the
City's adopted Infrastructure Fee program and the school mitigation fee in
effect at the time of issuance of building permits.
7. Plant materials used shall match or be compatible to those used on the site.
8. Exterior colors and materials of the existing and proposed building shall match.
9. Provide architectural treatment on the east (right elevation) and north (front
elevation) sides of the building. This could include windows (full length or
clerestory), false plaster window treatment, wainscot (around the building) or
some similar exterior design treatment.
10. Provide screening of parking from Avenida Montezuma per Zoning Code
requirements.
11. The new roof shall be revised to not encroach over property line.
12. A trellis, arcade, entry statement, or other similar structure shall be provided
over the patron entrance in the parking lot.
13. Revised plans shall be submitted to the Community Development Department
for review and approval prior to exterior remodeling beginning. Plans to include
those items referred to in Conditions #7 through 12.
14. Comprehensive sign program, in compliance with applicable code requirements
shall be approved by the Planning Commission prior to any exterior remodeling
beginning.
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 98-071
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED
VILLAGE USE PERMIT 98-001
OCTOBER 27, 1998
15. The applicant shall repair existing site improvements as follows:
a. On Ave Martinez, replace deteriorated curb and gutter at the driveway.
As necessary, remove and replace the drive apron, sidewalk and parking
lot pavement to correct the drainage problem underlying the
deterioration of the curb and gutter.
b. On Ave Montezuma, repair easterly driveway as above. Remove palm
tree at this drive and another at the east end of the Ave Montezuma
frontage and replace the curbing, sidewalk and pavement which were
displaced by the trees. Replace or grind the offset sidewalk joint near
the southeasterly corner of the building. If grinding is utilized, the
resulting surface shall be lightly scored, etched or otherwise textured to
prevent a slipping hazard.
Repair methods and results shall be as approved by the City Engineer.
FIRE MARSHAL
16. The required fire flow shall be available from a Super fire hydrant(s), (6" x 4"
x 2-1 /2" x 2-1 /2") located not less than 25' or more than 165' from any
portion of the building as measured along approved vehicular travel ways.
17. 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.
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 to the start of construction.
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 98-071
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED
VILLAGE USE PERMIT 98-001
OCTOBER 27, 1998
20. Install portable fire extinguishers per NFPA, Pamphlet #10, but not less than
2A1013C in rating. Contact certified extinguisher company for proper
placement of equipment.
21. Conditions subject to change with adoption of new codes, ordinances, laws,
or when building permits are not obtained within twelve (12) months.
22. 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 fire hydrant and existing water system is capable of delivering 1500
gpm fire flow for a two hgour 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.
23. 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.
24. If the building/ facility is protected with a fire alarm system or burglar alarm
system, the lock boxes will require "tamper" monitoring.
25. If the facility requires Hazardous Reporting (Material Safety Data Sheets), the
Knox Haz Mat Data and Key Storage Cabinet, Model 1220 or 1300 with
tamper switches shall be used.
26. 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.
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