PCRES 1998-084PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 98-084
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO A PLOT PLAN TO
ALLOW BUILDING ELEVATION MODIFICATIONS
FOR A 550+ SQUARE FOOT EXPANSION OF AN
EXISTING BUILDING (FORMERLY SESAME') FOR
USE AS A RESTAURANT
CASE NO.: PLOT PLAN 94-543, AMENDMENT #1
APPLICANT: DAVID CHAPMAN
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 241h day of, November, 1998, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider
the request of David Chapman for approval of an amendment to a previously approved
Plot Plan to allow building elevation modifications for a 550+ square foot expansion
of an existing building (formerly Sesame') for use as a restaurant, located at 50981
Washington Street at the northwest corner of Washington Street and Calle Tampico
in the La Quinta Village Shopping Center, more particularly described as:
APN 769-030-062
WHEREAS, said Plot Plan amendment 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 Plot Plan amendment 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, the Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee, on the
201h day of November, 1998, did review and unanimously recommend to the Planning
Commission approval of this request, subject to conditions; 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 Plot Plan amendment:
A. Consistency with the General Plan- The General Plan indicates the shopping
center site as Neighborhood Commercial. This designation includes restaurants,
as is proposed by this application.
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B. Consistency with the Zoning Code- The restaurant was constructed in
compliance with then existing Code requirements. This addition complies with
applicable Code requirements and Plot Plan requirements of the center.
C. Compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act requirements- This
addition to the restaurant is categorically exempted pursuant to the Guidelines
for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act, Section 15301,
Class 1 (e), and therefore, in compliance with the requirements.
D. Compatibility with Surrounding Uses- The architectural design of the building
with the addition, is compatible with the surrounding uses, including other
buildings in the center, and quality of design illustrated in the Village at La
Quinta Design Guidelines
E. 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
illustrated in the Village at La Quinta Guidelines in that the proposed
construction matches the existing building. The building will be painted to match
the main shopping center. The revised project promotes the element of human
scale and architectural variety, as desired in the Village at La. Quinta Design
Guidelines.
F. Landscape Design- Since the building is existing, the site is fully landscaped and
has been maintained. Due to the location of the proposed additions to the
existing building, new landscaping is not needed. Any new landscaping will be
primarily to replace dead plants or upgrade the design.
G. Sign Program- The plans indicate the existing signs will be removed and
replaced with new signs which will be approved by the planning Commission.
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 Plot Plan 94-543, Amendment #1 for the reasons
set forth in this Resolution and subject to the attached conditions.
Planning Commission Resolution 98-084
November 24, 1998
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La
Quinta Planning Commission held on this 241h day of November, 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. TYLER, Chairman
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
iY HER RCN, Community Development Director
of La uinta, California
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 98-084
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED
PLOT PLAN 94-543, AMENDMENT #1
DAVID CHAPMAN
NOVEMBER 24, 1998
GENERAL
1. The use of this site shall be in conformance with the approved exhibits
contained in Plot Plan 94-543, Amendment #1, unless otherwise amended by
the following conditions.
2. The approved amended Plot Plan 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:
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 98-084
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED
PLOT PLAN 94-543, AMENDMENT #1
NOVEMBER 24, 1998
- Fire Marshal
- Public Works Department
- Community Development Department
- 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. Prior to issuance of a building permit, 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. Final architectural working drawings, substantially conforming to this approval
shall be submitted to the Community Development Department for approval
prior to submission of plans to the Building and Safety Department.
8. The exterior colors shall match those used in the shopping center.
9. Comprehensive sign program, in compliance with applicable code requirements
and/or sign program shall be approved by the Planning Commission prior to any
fabrication of the signs.
10. Fire Department 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 for their review.
11. No roof equipment shall be allowed to encroach above the height of the
parapet or roof.
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