PCRES 1998-077PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 98-077
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SITE
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 98-637, SUBJECT TO
CONDITIONS, ALLOWING A 26 FOOT BY 143.6 FOOT
EXPANSION TO WAL-MART'S OUTSIDE GARDEN CENTER
CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 98-637
APPLICANT: HALL AND FOREMAN, INC. FOR WAL-MART
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 10`" day of November, 1998, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to
consider the request of Hall and Foreman, Inc. for Wal-mart for approval of a 26 foot
by 143.6 foot expansion to Wal-Mart's outside garden center at 78-950 Highway
111 within the One Eleven La Quinta Center Shopping Center, more particularly
described as:
APN 643-080-004
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, 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 addition including architectural style, scale,
building mass, materials, colors, details, roof style, is compatible and similar
with the shopping center and existing building.
4. The site design of the project including circulation is compatible with the
surrounding project in that the design layout is similar to other projects.
5. The Specific Plan approval allows a total of 163,355 square feet of floor
space, including expansions. With this addition and lost of parking spaces,
23,662 square feet of expansion area remains.
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 98-637 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 10`h day of November, 1998, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Abels, Butler, Kirk, Robbins, and Chairman Tyler
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
4"V
ROBERT T. TYLER, Chairman
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
JERRY HERMAN, Community Development Director
City of La Quinta, California
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 98-077 EXHIBIT "A"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FINAL
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 98-637
HALL AND FOREMAN FOR WAL-MART
NOVEMBER 10, 1998
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
GENERAL
1. The use of this site shall be in conformance with the approved exhibits
contained in Site Development Permit 98-637 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 required:
- 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.
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November 10, 1998
Conditions of Approval
5. Prior to issuance of a building permit, plans approved by the Community
Development Department shall be revised to note that exterior colors and
materials shall match those existing on the building.
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. Prior to issuance of a building permit all applicable conditions of Specific Plan
89-014 shall be met.
8. Prior to issuance of a building permit, plans approved by the Community
Development Department shall be revised to note that exterior lighting for the
addition shall match that used in the garden center.
9. There shall be regular pickup of pallets and recyclables so that accumulations
of these and similar items do not occur in the loading area.
10. 23,662 square feet of expansion area shall be allowed for Wal-Mart. All
further expansions shall be approved by the Planning Commission through an
amendment to this Site Development Permit prior to issuance of a building
permit.
11. Prior to issuance of a building permit, plans approved by the Community
Development Department shall be revised to show that the column design on
the north side of the addition facing the tire and lube center shall be decorative
and match the other columns.
12. If the existing garden center is currently protected with an automatic fire
sprinkler system, then the sprinkler system shall be extended into the proposed
expansion.
13. If fire sprinklers are required per condition #12, system plans must be
submitted to the Fire Department for review, along with a plan/inspection fee.
The approved plan, with Fire Department job card must be at the job site for
all inspections.
14. If not provided, install portable fire extinguishers per NFPA, Pamphlet #10, be
no less than 2A1 BC in rating. Contact certified extinguisher company for
proper placement of equipment.
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