PCRES 2001-052PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2001-052
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE
DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A
COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS IN RANCHO CIELO, SUBJECT
TO CONDITIONS
CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2001-696
APPLICANT: LUNDIN DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 24`h day of April, 2001, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing, to consider the
request of LUNDIN DEVELOPMENT COMPANY to approve the construction plans for
a 74,060 square feet of commercial buildings in the Rancho Cielo Shopping Center,
located at the northwest corner of Jefferson Street and 50TH Avenue, more particularly
described as:
A portion of Parcel Map 29052
WHEREAS, the Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee, on April
18, 2001, at a regular meeting, adopted Minute Motion 2001-015, 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:
1. C4rGistPncy with the General Plan- The General Plan designates the project area
as Community Commercial. The proposed commercial buildings are consistent
with the commercial designation of the property.
2. Consistency with the Zoning Code- The proposed commercial building is
designed to comply with the Zoning Code requirements, including but not
limited to, height limits, parking, lot coverage, and signs.
3. Compliance with CEQA- This application is within Specific Plan 99-034 and is
exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as Amended,
per Public Resources Code Section 65457 (A). A Negative Declaration of
Environmental Impact was certified on June 1, 1999, by the City Council for SP
99-034. This request is in conformance with that approval and no changed
circumstances or conditions exist and no new information has been submitted
which would trigger the preparation of subsequent environmental review
pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21166.
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Resolution 2001- 052
Site Development Permit 2001-696
April 24, 2001
4. Architectural Design- With the recommended changes, the design of the project,
including but not limited to 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 prevalent in the city. The supermarket building is a contemporary box
structure with Mediterranean architectural accents on the facade and side
elevations which uses a variety of materials and colors. The in line tenant
buildings on either side of the supermarket are compatible and acceptable with
the recommended conditions.
5. Site Design- The site design of the project, including but not limited to project
entries, interior circulation, pedestrian and bicycle access, pedestrian amenities,
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 future neighborhood with the conditions pertaining to
access and lighting.
6. Landscape Deign- 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 buildings, visually emphasize prominent design
elements and vistas, screen undesirable views, provide a harmonious transition
between adjacent land uses and between development and open space, provide
an overall unifying influence, enhance the visual continuity of the project, and
complement the surrounding project area, ensuring lower maintenance and
water use. The landscaping will be compatible with the surrounding area,
complement the proposed improvements and provide required shading of the
parking area with the recommended conditions.
7. sign Pr ram- With use of the existing sign program and recommended
conditions, the buildings will be consistent with the intent of the Zoning Code
and be in harmony and visually related to the proposed buildings.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the
City of La Quinta, California, as follows:
That the above recitations are true and constitute the findings of the Planning
Commission in this case;
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Resolution 2001- 052
Site Development Permit 2001-696
April 24, 2001
2. That it does hereby approve Site Development Permit 2001-696 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 241h day of April, 2001, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Abels, Butler, Kirk, Tyler, and Chairman Robbins
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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STEVE ROBBINS, Chairman
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
JF�RY 4RVAN, Community Development Director
C tv f La Quinta, California
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2001-052
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2001-696
LUNDIN DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
APRIL 24, 2001 EXHIBIT "A"
GENERAL
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 development
application or any application thereunder. The City shall have sole discretion in
selecting its defense counsel.
The City shall promptly notify the subdivider of any claim, action or proceeding
and shall cooperate fully in the defense.
2. Prior to the issuance of a grading, construction or building permit, the applicant
shall obtain permits and/or clearances from the following public agencies:
• Fire Marshal
• Public Works Department (Grading Permit, Improvement Permit)
• Community Development Department
• Riverside Co. Environmental Health Department
• Desert Sands Unified School District
• Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD)
• Imperial Irrigation District (IID)
• California Water Quality Control Board (CWQCB)
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.
The applicant shall comply with applicable provisions of the City's NPDES
stormwater discharge permit. Projects disturbing 5 or more acres, or smaller
projects which are part of a larger project disturbing 5 or more acres require a
project -specific NPDES permit. The applicant shall submit a copy of the CWQCB
acknowledgment of the applicant's Notice of Intent (NOI) prior to issuance of a
grading or site construction permit. The applicant shall ensure that the required
Storm Water Pollution Protection Plan (SWPPP) is available for inspection at the
project site.
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2001-052
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2001-696
LUNDIN DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
APRIL 24, 2001 EXHIBIT "A"
3. Applicant shall comply with the approved Conditions of Approval for Specific
Plan 98-034 and Tentative Parcel Map 29052.
-GRADIN
4. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall submit verification by
the Water Quality Control Board that they have submitted a Notice of Intent
(NO1) as required by the NPDES permit requirement.
STREET AND TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS
5. Parking lot design shall conform with the provisions of LQMC Chapter 9.150
6. Applicant shall reimburse City for City's cost of acquisition of Jefferson Street
right of way for the Jefferson Street Improvement Project.
7. Where meandering sidewalk touches the back of the curb, radius sidewalk to the
curb as approved by the City Engineer.
8. Required 5OT" Avenue street improvements shall be installed prior to final
inspection of the first building construction in the project to the satisfaction of
the Public Works Department.
ARCHITECTURE
9. Prior to issuance of building permits for the building authorized for this property,
final working drawings shall be approved by the Community Development
Department. Final drawings shall be revised to include the following:
A. The cornice treatment on the in line tenant buildings shall match that used
on the supermarket and that it be provided on all sides not against the
market. Furthermore, the scoring and paint pattern on the in line tenant
buildings shall match to the extent possible that used on the supermarket.
B. The applicant shall work with the Community Development Department to
reduce the impact of the "plant -on" look of the supermarket facade in the
area between the two main towers (i.e., specifically, the small area of
parapet wall in relationship to the adjacent tower pitched roofs).
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2001-052
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2001-696
LUNDIN DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
APRIL 24, 2001 EXHIBIT "A"
C. Prior to issuance of building permits for the supermarket, additional
articulation shall be provided at the rear of the supermarket building, to the
satisfaction of the Community Development Department.
LANDSCAPING
10. Prior to issuance of building permits for the building authorized for this property,
final landscape working drawings shall be approved by the Community
Development Department. Compliance with the City Water Efficient Landscaping
Ordinance shall be included. Tree caliper sizes per industry standards shall be
specified. Clearance from the Coachella Valley Water District and Riverside
County Agricultural Commissioner shall be submitted. Final plans shall be revised
to include the following:
A. A minimum of four planters for vines, shrubs and groundcover shall be
provided adjacent to the front of the shop buildings.
B. Decomposed granite or comparable groundcover be provided in all planting
areas not proposed for spreading groundcovers.
C. Two to three foot high masonry screen walls shall be provided if it is
determined by the Community Development Department that the perimeter
screening (mounding with shrubs) as proposed is not adequate.
D. The applicant shall specify that all canopy trees are to be double staked
with minimum 2" diameter wood stakes tied with "Z" lock type ties or an
equivalent.
SIGN
11. Final sign plans shall be submitted to the Community Development Department
for approval based on this approval, and shall include all details, colors, and
materials with the following modifications:
A. All cannister signs and monument signs for supermarket related signs shall
have an opaque background.
B. All trim caps and returns for the supermarket related ancillary information
signs shall be the same color to the satisfaction of the Community
development Department .
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2001-052
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2001-696
LUNDIN DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
APRIL 24, 2001 EXHIBIT "A"
12. There shall be no pharmacy drive through sign on the side of the port cochere
LIGHTING
13. A parking lot lighting photometrics study shall be submitted to the Community
Development Department for approval prior to issuance of first building permit
authorized by this approval complying with applicable minimum required lighting
levels.
14. The parking lot fixtures shall have a recessed or flush mounted lens, rather than
a dropped lens.
15. All exterior wall mounted security lights for the supermarket and shops shall use
shoebox type down shining light fixtures with recessed or flush mounted lenses.
16. All parking lot lights adjacent to Tentative Tract 29053 shall be provided with
shields to the satisfaction of the Community Development Department to
minimize glare towards the tract.
17. The flood lights facing the supermarket shall be removed.
MISCELLANEOUS
18. The vehicular drive aisle west of pads "D" and "E" shall not be gated at the north
end.
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