PCRES 2001-089PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2001-089
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING THE USE
AND DEVELOPMENT PLANS OF A TWO-STORY MULTI -
TENANT GENERAL OFFICE BUILDING, LOCATED AT 78-
099 CALLE ESTADO.
CASE NO. VILLAGE USE PERMIT 2001-009
STARLIGHT MANAGEMENT, INC.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, did
on the 26`h day of June, 2001, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing, at the request of Starlight
Management, Inc., to consider a Village Use Permit for a two-story multi -tenant general
office building, more particularly described as:
LOT 7, BLOCK 9, UNIT NO. 1
DESERT CLUB TRACT, LA QUINTA
APN: 770-152-007
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 Village Use Permit:
1. Con i encv with General Plan As designed and conditioned, the design and
improvements are consistent with the current goals and objectives of La Quinta
General Plan, and the Village at La Quinta Design Guidelines, in that the two-story,
multi -tenant office building meets the policies and goals for small businesses
offering goods and services in the Village Commercial area.
2. Consistency with Zoning Code As designed and conditioned, the proposal is
consistent with most current standards of the Zoning Code in that the existing VC
(Village Commercial) Zoning District provides for approval of certain uses deemed
desirable in the Village downtown for the convenience of residents, visitors, and
businesses but have impacts which must be mitigated by conditions specific to each
proposed use. The shortage of required on -site parking is allowable through the
approval of the Planning Commission due to the size of the lot and the existence of
other parking in the area designed to compensate for the parking shortage.
3. Compliance —with CEQA This proposed project has been determined to be exempt
from environmental assessment pursuant to Section 15303 of the California
Environmental Quality Act which exempts office buildings not involving the use of
significant amounts of hazardous substances and not exceeding 10,000 square feet
in floor area on sites zoned for such use, and where all necessary public services
and facilities are available, and the surrounding area is not environmentally
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sensitive. Considering the record as a whole, there is no evidence before the City
that the proposed project will have potential for adverse effect on wildlife resources
or the habitat on which the wildlife depends.
4. Surrounding Uses As designed and conditioned, the design of the two-story multi -
tenant office building is not likely to cause serious public health problems, or
adversely impact the general public welfare or safety, in that the Fire Department,
Community Development Department, and the City's Building & Safety Department
have reviewed the project for these issues with no concerns identified.
rchi ctural Design As designed and conditioned, the proposed building
architecture does comply with the architectural guidelines of the adopted Village at
La Quinta Design Guidelines with respect to design, scale, mass, place, and
appropriate architectural detailing including the wrought iron banister and smooth
troweled stucco finish.
6. it _ esion. As designed and conditioned, the proposed office building is consistent
with the development standards for the Village Commercial Zoning District with
respect to setbacks, building height of 30' 6", parking and traffic circulation with
access from the service alley, trash facility, location of landscaping planters in the
rear parking lot, shading for parking provided by the cantilevering of the building,
and required street improvements to the service alley and Calle Estado.
Lan s a Design As designed and conditioned, the proposed project is consistent
with the Village at La Quinta Design Guidelines with respect to the design of the
landscaping for the parking lot, appropriate plant species, and the tree in a tree -well
in the front sidewalk to provide pedestrian shading and soften the appearance of the
building.
sign Program. As designed and conditioned, the proposed locations and design for
signs provides balance and aesthetic appeal while communicating necessary
information about tenants.
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 correct and constitute the findings of said
Planning Commission in this case;
That it does hereby approve the above described Village Use Permit, for the
reasons set forth in this Resolution and subject to the attached Conditions of
Approval.
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta
Planning Commission, held on this 261h day of June, 2001, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Abels, Butler, Tyler, and Chairman Robbins
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Kirk
ABSTAIN: None
STEVE ROBBINS, Chairman
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
JE HERMta, , Community Development Director
C v La Qui California
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2001.089
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL • APPROVED
VILLAGE USE PERMIT 2001-009
STARLIGHT MANAGEMENT, INC.
JUNE 26, 2001
GENERAL ONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
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 Village 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 preceeding and
shall cooperate fully in the defense.
2. Approval of this Village Use Permit is subject to compliance with Sections 9.65 and
9.150.050(D) of the Zoning Code, as applicable.
Development of this site shall be in substantial conformance with Exhibits approved
and contained in the file for Village Use Permit 2001-009, unless amended by the
following conditions.
4. The approved Village Use Permit shall be used within two years from City approval
date of June 26, 2001; otherwise, it shall become null and void and of no effect
whatsoever. "Be used" means beginning of substantial construction as allowed by
this approval. A one year time extension may be requested pursuant to Section
9.200.080(D) of the Zoning Code.
Prior to 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 County 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.
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2001.089
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - APPROVED
VILLAGE USE PERMIT 2001.009
STARLIGHT MANAGEMENT, INC.
JUNE 26, 2001
The applicant shall comply with applicable provisions of the City's NPDES
stormwater discharge permit. For projects requiring project specific NPDES
construction permits, the applicant shall submit a copy of the CWQCB
acknowledgment of the applicant's Notice of Intent prior to issuance of a grading or
site construction permit. The applicant shall ensure that the required Storm Water
Pollution Protection Plan is available for inspection at the project site.
Prior to issuance of any construction permits, the applicant shall acquire or confer
easements and other property rights required or otherwise necessary for
construction or proper functioning of the proposed development. Conferred rights
shall include irrevocable offers to dedicate or grant access easements to the City for
emergency services and for maintenance, construction, and reconstruction of
essential improvements.
Right of way dedications required of this development include:
A. PUBLIC STREETS
1) Calle Estado - no dedication required
2) Service Alley - no dedication required
8. The applicant shall furnish proof of easements or written permission, as appropriate,
from owners of any abutting properties on which grading, retaining wall construction,
permanent slopes, or other encroachments are to occur.
GRA DiN
This development shall comply with Chapter 8.11 of the LQMC (Flood Hazard
Regulations). If any portion of any proposed building lot in the development is or
may be located within a flood hazard area as identified on the City's Flood Insurance
Rate Maps, the development shall be graded to ensure that all floors and exterior
fill (at the foundation) are above the level of the project (100-year) flood and building
pads are compacted to 95% Proctor Density as required in Title 44 of the Code of
Federal Regulations, Section 65.5(a) (6). Prior to issuance of building permits for
lots which are so located, the applicant shall furnish certifications as required by
FEMA that the above conditions have been met.
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2001.089
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - APPROVED
VILLAGE USE PERMIT 2001-009
STARLIGHT MANAGEMENT, INC.
JUNE 26, 2001
10. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the applicant shall furnish a preliminary
geotechnical ("soils") report and an approved grading plan prepared by a qualified
engineer. The grading plan shall conform with the recommendations of the soils
report and be certified as adequate by a soils engineer or engineering geologist. A
statement shall appear on final maps (if any are required of this development) that
a soils report has been prepared pursuant to Section 17953 of the Health and Safety
Code.
11. Slopes shall not exceed 5:1 within public rights of way and 3:1 in landscape areas
outside the right of way unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer.
12. Prior to occupation of the project site for construction purposes, the applicant shall
submit and receive approval of a fugitive dust control plan prepared in accordance
with Chapter 16.6, LQMC. The applicant shall furnish security, in a form acceptable
to the City, in an amount sufficient to guarantee compliance with the provisions of
the permit.
13, The applicant shall maintain graded, undeveloped land to prevent wind and water
erosion of soils. The land shall be planted with interim landscaping or provided with
other erosion control measures approved by the Community Development and
Public Works Departments.
14. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall provide building pad
certifications stamped and signed by qualified engineers or surveyors.
TLTILITIE _
15. The applicant shall obtain the approval of the City Engineer for the location of all
utility lines within the right of way and all above -ground utility structures including,
but not limited to, traffic signal cabinets, electrical vaults, water valves, and
telephone stands, to ensure optimum placement for practical and aesthetic
purposes.
16. Utilities shall be installed prior to overlaying hardscape. For installation of utilities
in existing, improved streets, the applicant shall comply with trench restoration
requirements maintained or required by the City Engineer. The applicant shall
provide certified reports of trench compaction for approval of the City Engineer.
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2001-089
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL -APPROVED
VILLAGE USE PERMIT 2001-009
STARLIGHT MANAGEMENT, INC.
JUNE 26, 2001
STREET AND TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS
17. General access points and turning movements of traffic are limited to the following:
A. Access is prohibited to Calle Estado. Property access will be from the
service alley adjacent to the south of the property. Note that the service alley
will be restricted to one-way traffic, the direction of which will be determined
by the City at a later date.
LANDSCAPING
18. Landscape and irrigation plans shall be signed and stamped by a licensed
landscape architect.
The applicant shall submit plans for approval by the Community Development
Department prior to plan checking by the Public Works Department. When plan
checking is complete, the applicant shall obtain the signatures of CVWD and the
Riverside County Agricultural Commissioner prior to submitting for signature by the
City Engineer.
19. Landscape areas shall have permanent irrigation improvements meeting the
requirements of the City Engineer. Use of lawn shall be minimized with no lawn or
spray irrigation within 18 inches of curbs along public streets.
MAINTENANCE
20. The applicant shall make provisions for continuous, perpetual maintenance of all on -
site improvements, perimeter landscaping, access drives, and sidewalks. The
applicant shall maintain required public improvements until expressly released from
this responsibility by the appropriate public agency.
FEES AND DEP IT
21. 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.
FIRE MARSHAL CONDITIONS
22. Blue dot reflectors shall be placed in the street 8 inches from centerline of the travel
lane that the fire hydrant is on, to identify fire hydrant locations.
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2001.089
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - APPROVED
VILLAGE USE PERMIT 2001-009
STARLIGHT MANAGEMENT, INC.
JUNE 26, 2001
23. Minimum fire flow of 1500 GPM for a 2-hour duration. Fire flow is based on type VN
construction and a complete fire sprinkler system.
24. Prior to issuance of building permit, staff shall work with the applicant to provide a
non -obtrusive location for the detector check. City of La Quinta ordinance requires
all commercial buildings 5,000 square feet or larger to be fully sprinkled. NFPA 13
standard.
25. Approved super fire hydrants shall be located not less than 25 feet, nor more than
165 feet, from any portion of the buildings as measured along vehicular travel ways.
26. Provide primary and secondary access for emergency vehicles.
27. Gates (if any) shall be equipped with a rapid entry system (KNOX). Plans shall be
submitted to the Fire Department for approval prior to installation. Gate pins shall
be rated with a shear pin force not to exceed 30 pounds. Gates activated by the
rapid entry system shall remain open until closed by the rapid entry system.
28. The required water system, including fire hydrants, shall be installed and accepted
by the appropriate water agency prior to any combustible material being placed on
an individual lot.
29. The applicant or developer shall prepare and submit to the Fire Department for
approval a site plan designating required fire lanes with appropriate lane painting
and/or signs.
30. Install a KNOX key box. Contact the Fire Department for an application.
31. Install portable fire extinguishers in cabinets throughout the complex.
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32. Prior to issuance of building permits, the building elevations shall be revised to
indicate that the stucco shall be smooth trowel finished.
33. Prior to final inspection, the applicant shall post traffic directional signs indicating
one-way traffic for the service alley. The number, design, and location of these
signs shall be subject to the City Engineer's approval.
34. Final plans for all exterior lighting fixtures shall be approved by the Community
Development Department prior to issuance of building permit.
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2001-089
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - APPROVED
VILLAGE USE PERMIT 2001-009
STARLIGHT MANAGEMENT, INC.
JUNE 26, 2001
35. Prior to issuance of building permit, the balustrade shall be replaced with metal
railing and pickets and the roof shall include design relief through random mudding
and colors.
36. Prior to issuance of a building permit, reduce the building to provide a 10 foot front
setback unless a text amendment to the Zoning Code allowing the building on the
front property line is adopted. If modified, the applicant shall be required to process
a quitclaim for the sidewalk easement, if one exists.
37. Prior to issuance of a building permit, modify the rear elevation to more closely
match the style of the front elevation. This could include adding multi -pane windows
and doors, as well as a substituting a handrail for the low stucco wall.
38. Prior to issuance of a building permit, staff shall work with the applicant to provide
an appropriate location for the building address.
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