PCRES 2000-085RESOLUTION 2000-085
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR
THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING
APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW
35 METAL STORAGE CONTAINERS FROM SEPTEMBER
1ST TO JANUARY 15T" EVERY YEAR IN THE REAR OF
THE BUILDINGS
CASE NO.: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2000-052
APPLICANT: WALMART STORE #1805
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 281h day of November, 2000, hold a duly -noticed Public Hearing to consider
Conditional Use Permit 2000-052 to allow storage of holiday merchandise in metal
containers for Walmart located at 78-950 Highway 111, more particularly described
as:
APN: 643-080-004
WHEREAS, said Conditional Use Permit 2000-052 is within Specific; Plan
89-014 and exempt from California Environmental Quality Act requirements under
Public Resources Code Section 65457(A). Environmental Assessment 89-150 (State
Clearinghouse #90020162) was certified by the City Council on April 17, 1990.
Therefore, no changed circumstances or conditions are proposed which would trigger
the preparation of a Subsequent EA pursuant to Public Resources Code Section; 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 pursuant
to Section 9.210.020 of the Zoning Code to justify a recommendation for approval of
said Conditional Use Permit 2000-052:
1. That the proposed Conditional Use Permit is consistent with the goals and
policies of the La Quinta General Plan in that the property is designated Regional
Commercial with Non -Residential Overlay which permits the temporary use
proposed by this application.
2. The proposed temporary storage containers are consistent with the
development standards outlined in Section 9.100.120 (Outdoor Storage and
Display) of the Zoning Ordinance because merchandise will be stored in metal
containers placed on the north and northwest sides of the existing business.
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November 28, 2000
3. Approval of this Conditional Use Permit will not be detrimental to the public
health, safety or general welfare, or incompatible with surrounding properties.
The adjacent properties are designated and zoned for commercial use and also
within the One Eleven -La Quinta Shopping Center.
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
the Planning Commission in this case;
2. That it does hereby approve the above -described Conditional Use Permit request
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 28th day of November, 2000, by the
following vote, to wit:
YES: COMMISSIONERS KIRK, TYLER AND CHAIRMAN ROBBINS
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS ABELS AND BUTLER
ABSTAIN: NONE
S E ROBBINS, Chairman
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
JERRY HERE IAN, Community Development Director
City f La Quinta, California
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2000-085
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2000-052
WAL-MART STORE #1805
NOVEMBER 28, 2000
GENERAL
1. The use of this site shall be in conformance with the approved exhibits
contained in Conditional Use Permit 2000-052, unless otherwise amended by
the following conditions.
2. No more than 35 portable storage containers shall be stored at the Wal-mart
store. Containers may be relocated to new locations, subject to final approval
of the Community Development Director. This permit shall expire on January
15, 2001.
3. Any storage container that blocks a required fire access lane to existing
commercial buildings shall be relocated within 24 hours of a written notice from
the Fire Marshal.
4. Recycled cardboard and excess shopping carts shall be stored in the trailer
storage area abutting the west side of the building. The outdoor storage; area
areas shall be cleaned daily of debris and litter.
5. The property owner 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.
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