PCRES 2000-037PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2000-037
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE
DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A
COMMERCIAL OFFICE BUILDING IN ONE ELEVEN -LA
QUINTA SHOPPING CENTER, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS
CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2000-678
APPLICANT: MICHAEL SHOVLIN
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 13"' day of June, 2000, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider the
request of Michael Shovlin for Washington Plaza Associates to approve the
construction plans for a 4,649 square foot commercial office building at 46-100
Washington Street, within One Eleven -La Quinta more particularly described as:
APN: 604-050-034 (Portion)
WHEREAS, the Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee, on June
71 2000, at a regular meeting, adopted Minute Motion 2000-012, recommending
approval of the architectural and landscaping plans for the new building, 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 find the following facts and reasons to justify approval of
said Site Development Permit pursuant to Section 9.210.010 of the Zoning Code:
1 . Consistency with the General Plan - The General Plan designates the project
area as Regional Commercial (with a Non -Residential Overlay). The proposed
bank facility is consistent with the goals and policies of the General Plan in that
the use's design, low height, scale, and mass are compatible with the Regional
Commercial (CR) designation. The proposed commercial building is consistent
with the commercial designation of the property.
2. Consistency with the Zoning Code and Specific Plan 89-014 - The proposed
commercial building is designed to comply with the Zoning Code requirements
and SP 89-014, including but not limited to the 30 foot setback from
Washington Street, height limits, parking, and lot coverage. The proposed
building is smaller than allowed by Specific Plan 89-014.
3. Compliance with CEQA- This application is categorically exempt pursuant to
Section 15303, Class 3c, of the Guidelines for Implementation of the California
Environmental Quality Act in that it is for a structure not exceeding 10,000
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square feet in an urban area where all necessary public services and facilities are
available and existing parking supports the new use.
4. Architectural Design - With the minor recommended changes to the west
building facade, the design of the project, including but not limited to the
Mediterranean 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 building uses styles, colors, and materials matching those
used in the center. The proposed exterior accents match existing buildings
within the shopping center as required by Specific Plan 89-014.
5. Site Design - The site design of the project is compliance with the overall design
layout of Specific Plan 89-014 for pedestrian circulation, screening of
equipment and trash enclosures, exterior lighting, and other site design elements
are compatible with surrounding development and with the quality of design
prevalent in the city in that the site design complies with applicable site design
requirements and is designed to be compatible with the center and surrounding
neighborhood. The existing parking lot can support this new building and the
other surrounding commercial shops and restaurants.
6. 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 building elements, providing a
harmonious transition between adjacent land uses. The proposed landscaping
ensures lower maintenance and water usage. The proposed landscaping plans,
as conditioned, comply with Section 9,60.300 (1)(4) of the Zoning Code.
7. Sign Program - With recommended changes, this building will have four,
internally illuminated building identification signs consistent with the intent of
the Sign Ordinance and be in harmony and visually related to the proposed
building and surrounding shopping center tenants pursuant to the One Eleven -La
Quinta Shopping Center Sign Program. Since First Bank is a corporate use,
letter style and color can match other buildings owned by the applicant which
are brown and white.
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Resolution 2000-37
Site Development Permit 2000-678
June 13, 2000
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 2000-678 for the reasons
set forth in this Resolution, subject to the Conditions attached hereto;
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La
Quinta City Planning Commission, held on the 13`h day of June, 2000, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
STEVE ROBBINS, Vice Chairman
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
1Y HERYAN, Community Development Director
of La Quinta, California
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2000-037
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2000-678 - FIRST BANK
JUNE 13, 2000
1 . The applicant and property owner agree 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 Site
Development 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. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall obtain permits and/or
clearances from the following public agencies:
• Fire Marshal
• Community Development Department
• Building and Safety Department
• Desert Sands Unified School District
• Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD)
• Imperial Irrigation District.111D)
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.
3. During on -site grading, the applicant shall control dust by watering the site pursuant
to the requirements of Chapter 6.16, LQMC.
4. Landscape and irrigation plans for landscaped lots and setback areas shall be signed
and stamped by a licensed landscape architect.
The plans shall be reviewed and approved by CVWD and the Riverside County
Agricultural Commissioner prior to submitting for final approval to the City. Prior to
building permit issuance, the applicant shall submit final landscape plans to the
Community Development Department for approval.
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5. Specimen trees shall have minimum caliper size of 1.5-inches measured six inches
from the ground level.
6. Parkway earthen mounding shall be retained.
7. The applicant shall pay the City's established fees for plan checking and construction
inspection. Fee amounts shall be those in effect when the applicant makes application
for plan checking and permits.
8. This development shall be subject to the provisions of the Development Impact Fee
Program in effect at the time of building permit issuance.
Conditions are subject to change with adoption of new codes, ordinances, laws, or when
building permits are not obtained within twelve (12) months. Final conditions will be
addressed when architectural building plans are reviewed. A plan check fee must be paid
to the Fire Department at the time building plans are submitted. All questions regarding the
meaning of the Fire Department conditions should be referred to the Fire Department
Planning & Engineering staff at (760) 863-8886.
9. Provide or show there exists a water system capable of delivering 1,875 g.p.m. for a
2-hour duration at 20 psi residual operating pressure which must be available before
any combustible material is placed on the job site. 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 25' or
more than 165' from any portion of the building(s) as measured along approved
vehicular travel ways.
10. All buildings shall be accessible by an approved all-weather roadway extending to
within 150 feet of all portions of the exterior wall of the first story.
11. Install a complete fire sprinkler system per NFPA 13. The post indicator valve and fire
department connection shall be located to the front within 50 feet of a hydrant, and
a minimum of 25 feet from the building.
12. System plans must be submitted to the Fire Department for review, along with a
plan/inspection fee. The approved plans, with Fire Department job card must be at the
job site for all inspections.
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13. Install a supervised water flow fire alarm system as required by the LIBC/Riverside
County Fire Department and National Fire Protection Association Standard 72.
14. 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.
MISCELLANEOUS
15. All public agency letters received for this case are made part of the case file
documents for plan checking processes.
16. Prior to issuance of building permits, a final exterior lighting plan shall be submitted to
the Building Department including specific details of the fixtures for security lighting.
Sconce light fixtures shall be used on the outside of the building matching the existing
shopping center.
17. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the following revisions shall be made to the
building plans, subject to the approval of the Community Development Director:
A. Articulated building design elements shall be added to the northwest corner of
the building including a riglet along the top of the stucco banding and
continuation of the base element under the arcade.
B. The pedestrian sidewalk on the east side of the building shall be extended north
to connect with the existing curbing along the entrance driveway into the
shopping center.
C. Trash enclosure gates shall not swing into parking aisles.
D. Roof parapets shall be finished with stucco on all exterior surfaces.
18. A maximum of four building identification signs (one per elevation) shall be allowed for this
project.
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