PCRES 2001-102PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2001-102
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A ONE
STORY TELECOMMUNICATION BUILDING (1,002 SQ. FT.)
AT 49-499 EISENHOWER DRIVE
CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2001-706
APPLICANT: AT&T WIRELESS SERVICES
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 101h and 24" days of July, 2001, hold public hearings to consider the
request by AT&T Wireless Services to construct a one story, 1,002 square foot
telecommunication building servicing a new monopalm antenna (Conditional Use
Permit No. 2001-061) within the La Quinta Resort and Club, located at 49-499
Eisenhower Drive within Specific Plan 121-E (Amendment #5), more particularly
described as:
Portions of Assessor's Parcel Numbers 658-190-011 and 658-180-029
Portion of Lot #30 (MB 269/01 1) in Tract No. 28545-3
WHEREAS, said Environmental Assessment has complied with the
requirements of "The Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of
1970" (as amended; Resolution No. 83-68 adopted by the La Quinta City Council) in
that the Community Development Department has prepared an Initial Study (EA 2001-
426) and has determined that the proposed Site Development Permit will not have a
significant impact on the environment and a Mitigated Negative Declaration of
Environmental Impact should be filed; and
WHEREAS, the Architecture and Landscape Review Committee for the
City of La Quinta, did on the 111h day of July, 2001, recommend approval of the
proposed building elevations and landscaping plans by adoption of Minute Motion No.
2001-028 on a 3-0 vote, 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
Site Development Permit 2001-706, pursuant to Section 9.210.010 of the Zoning
Code:
1. The Specific Plan guidelines dictate Spanish architectural themes, exterior color
ranges and materials, and design criteria for structures within the La Quinta
Resort and Club. The proposed architectural plans are consistent with these
provisions based on the recommended conditions.
2. The architectural styles, scale, building mass, materials, colors, architectural
details, roof style, and other architectural elements of this equipment building
are attractive and compatible with surrounding hotel guest cottages in that
architectural variety is achieved through the use of stucco, a covered tile porch,
pitched roofs with gable ends, and wood shutters.
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3. The proponent's site plan showing a rectangular building running parallel to the
resort's main entrance is consistent with design guidelines of the specific plan,
including setback requirements. The plans are consistent with these provisions
based on the recommended conditions.
4. Plant materials are flowering and match existing landscaping in the immediate
area and comply with the plant pallette contained in Specific Plan No. 121-E
(Amendment #5); new sidewalks link existing courtyard hardscape to provide
an attractive pedestrian setting.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the
City of La Quinta, California, as follows:
A. That the above recitations are true and constitute the findings of the Planning
Commission in this case;
B. That it does hereby approve Site Development Permit 2001-706 for the reasons
set forth in this Resolution, subject to the attached Conditions (Exhibit "A");
C. That it does hereby confirm the conclusion of EA 2001-426 certifying a
Mitigated Negative Declaration for this case pursuant to the requirements of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and
D. That it does hereby approve the above described Site Development 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 City Planning Commission held on the 24`h day of July, 2001, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Butler, Kirk, Robbins, Tyler and Chairman Abels
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
1UE� ABELS, CHAIRMAN
of La Quinta, California
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ATTEST:
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JERRY HERMAN, COMUNITY D
City of La Quinta, Ca Ifornia
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2001-102 EXHIBIT "A"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2001-706
AT&T WIRELESS SERVICES
JULY 24, 2001
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
GENERAL
1. Developer 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 at its sole discretion. This indemnification shall include any award
toward attorney's fees. The City shall promptly notify the developer of any
claim, action or proceeding and shall cooperate fully in the defense.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
2. Install a portable fire extinguisher (minimum 2A10BC) inside the unmanned
equipment building. Prior to issuance of a building permit, final construction
plans shall be submitted to the Fire Department for review and approval.
MISCELLANEOUS
3. Prior to issuance of building permits for the equipment building authorized by
this approval, final working drawings shall be approved by the Community
Development Department, including the following:
A. The developer shall comply with all applicable conditions of Specific Plan
121-E and Conditional Use Permit 2001-061.
B. Detailed landscaping plans shall be prepared by a licensed landscape
architect and submitted to the Community Development Department for
review and approval in compliance with Chapter 8.13 (Water Efficient
Landscaping) of the Municipal Code. The landscape and irrigation plans
shall be approved by the Coachella Valley Water District and Riverside
County Agriculture Commissioner prior to submittal to the final plans to
the Community Development Department.
Cond SDP706 Hotel Palm
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