PCRES 1999-075PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 99-075
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A PRESCHOOL
FACILITY AND A RELATED PARKING LOT, LANDSCAPING
AND OUTDOOR PLAYGROUND WITHIN THE LOW
DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (RL) ZONING DISTRICT AT THE
NORTHEAST CORNER OF ADAMS STREET AND MILES
AVENUE.
CASE NO.: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 99-044
APPLICANT: MARK & DOROTHY HASTINGS/FIRST SCHOOL OF THE DESERT
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 26th day of October, 1999, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing, at the
request of Mark & Dorothy Hastings, to consider a Conditional Use Permit for a
preschool facility with a related parking lot, landscaping and outdoor playground
within the Low Density Residential (RL) Zoning District, located at the northeast
corner of Adams Street and Miles Avenue, more particularly described as:
A Portion of APN 604-071-005
WHEREAS, at the Public Hearing upon hearing and considering all
testimony and arguments of all interested persons desiring to be heard, said Planning
Commission did make the following findings to justify the approval of said Conditional
Use Permit:
Consistency with General Plan. The proposed land use is consistent with the
policies, goals, and intent of the General Plan in that such services and
activities within a residential neighborhood enhance the quality of life in the
adjacent community and the City of La Quinta.
2. Consistency with Zoning Code. The proposed preschool land use is consistent
with the intent of the RL Zoning District, subject to an approved conditional
use permit and the attached conditions of approval. The Community
Development Director has found that the proposed preschool land use may be
permitted provided that a conditional use permit is approved by the Planning
Commission.
3. Consistency with CEQA. Environmental Assessment 99-382 was prepared for
the proposed preschool facility with a recommended Mitigated Negative
Declaration of Environmental Impact. With the implementation of. the
recommended mitigation measures, impacts will be mitigated to a level of
insignificance.
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Planning Commission Resolution 99-075
Conditional Use Permit 99-044- Hastings
October 26, 1999
4. Consistency with Surrounding Uses. The proposed preschool land use will be
consistent with the existing and planned surrounding uses in that there is a
church campus adjacent to the west providing comparable activities and
desired community services to the neighboring residents. The operation of the
preschool will be limited to weekday daytime hours, and will not interfere with
the lower nighttime and weekend noise levels of the adjacent residential
neighborhoods.
Also, the site grading, massing, and scale will be compatible with surrounding
residential uses.
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 correct and constitute the findings of
said Planning Commission in this case;
2. That it does hereby approve the above described Conditional Use Permit, for
the reasons set forth in this Resolution and subject to the attached Conditions
of Approval.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La
Quinta Planning Commission, held on this 26th day of October, 1999, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN
Commissioners Butler, Robbins, Tyler and Chairman Kirk
None
Commissioner Abels
None
RK, Chairman
La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
p ( HEOM N, Community Development Director
of La Quinta, California
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 99-075
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 99-044
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL
HASTINGS - FIRST SCHOOL OF THE DESERT
OCTOBER 26, 1999
GENERAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
1. The applicant agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of La Quinta
(the "City'), its agents, officers and employees from any claim, action or proceeding
to attack, set aside, void, or annul the approval of this Conditional Use Permit. The
City shall have sole discretion in selecting its defense counsel.
The City shall promptly notify the applicant of any claim, action or proceeding and
shall cooperate fully in the defense.
2. Approval of this Conditional Use Permit is subject to compliance with Sections
9.210.020 and 9.170.010 of the Zoning Code, as applicable.
3. Development of this site shall be in substantial conformance with Exhibits approved
and contained in the file for Conditional Use Permit 99-044, unless amended by the
following conditions.
4. The approved Conditional Use Permit shall be used within one year from City
approval date of October 26, 1999; otherwise, it shall become null and void and of
no effect whatsoever. "Be used" means beginning of substantial construction as
allowed by this approval. One year time extensions up to a total of two extensions
may be requested pursuant to City requirements.
5. This Conditional Use Permit shall be used in conjunction with Site Development
Permit 99-655.
6. Parking lot lighting shall have recessed or flat lens, be shielded, and use a
maximum 18 foot high light pole.
7. Parking lot lights shall be turned off by 9:00 p.m.
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