PCRES 2002-022PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2002-022
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR VONS SUPERMARKET
EXPANSION FROM 36,827 SQ. FT. TO 47,198 SQ. FT.
CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2001-725
APPLICANT: CARLOS GOMEZ FOR VONS (A SAFEWAY CO.)
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 22nd day of January, 2002, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider
the request of Carlos Gomez to approve the expansion plans for Vons Supermarket
and related building signs, located at 78-271 through 78-297 Highway 111, within
Plaza La Quinta, more particularly described as:
Assessor's Parcel Number: 604-050-008 and -013
Portions of Parcels 2 and 3 of Parcel Map 19028
WHEREAS, the Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee, on
January 16, 2002, during a public meeting adopted Minute Motion 2002-003,
recommending approval of the architectural and landscaping plans, 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. Consistency with the General Plan/Zoning Code - The General Plan designates
the project area as Community Commercial. The proposed commercial building
expansion request is consistent with the commercial designation of the
property. Development of this project will not exceed a Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
of 0.3 required for the entire shopping center. The proposed commercial
building is designed to comply with the Zoning Code requirements, including but
not limited to height limits, number of parking spaces, and lot coverage.
2. Compliance with CEQA - The La Quinta Community Development Department
has determined that this project is exempt per Section 15303 (Class 3C) and
15311 (Class 11A - Signs) of the Guidelines for Implementation of California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)•
3. Architectural Design - With the minor 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 in that the building uses styles, colors, and
materials matching those used in the center.
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4. Site Design - With the recommended changes, 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 neighborhood.
5. Landscape Design - The proposed landscape improvements will provide vehicle
shading and visual relief of vista views from Highway 111, providing an
enhancement to the shopping center. The revised planting scheme prepared by
the applicant complements existing improvements in the shopping center and
complies with the initial design theme in terms of maintenance and water
usage.
6. Sign Program - The amended Sign Program (SA 2001-536) for Vons is in
harmony with and visually related to all other signs within the shopping center
and surrounding commercial development.
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; and
2. That it does hereby approve Site Development Permit 2001-725 for the reasons
set forth in this Resolution, 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 22nd day of January, 2002, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Butler, Kirk, Robbins, Tyler, and Chairman Abels
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
'ES ABELS, Chairman
La Quinta, California
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January 22, 2002
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ATTEST:
3M-, Community Development Director
Q rota, California
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2002-022 EXHIBIT "A"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2001-725
CARLOS GOMEZ FOR VONS IA SAFEWAY CO.)
JANUARY 22, 2002
GENERAL
1. The use of this site shall be in conformance with the approved exhibits
contained in Site Development Permit 2001-725, unless otherwise amended by
the following conditions.
2. The applicant and/or property owner 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 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.
3. 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)
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.
FIRE MARSHAL
4. Final conditions will be addressed when the architectural building plans are
reviewed. A plan check fee must be paid to the Riverside County Fire
Department (Indio Office) at the time building plans are submitted.
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Site Development Permit 2001-725
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January 22, 2002
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FEES
5. The applicant shall comply with the terms and requirements of the Development
Impact Program in effect at the time of issuance of building permit.
6. The developer shall pay school mitigation fees to the Desert Sands Unified
School District based on their requirements. Fees shall be paid prior to building
permit issuance by the City.
7. Sign permit fees shall be paid to install any new on -site signs.
MISCELLANEOUS
8. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the following revisions or notes on the
plans shall be made to the building plans, subject to the approval of the
Community Development Director:
A. The easternmost parapet wall, inclusive of Fred Sands Desert Realty
building, shall be redesigned so as to be in scale and design with the in -
line tenants to the east.
B. Four foot wide raised landscape planters shall be installed under the north
building elevation wood trellis. These planters shall be a minimum length
of 8'-0" and capped using brick. The final number and location of these
planters shall be approved by the Community Development Director.
C. Parking lot trees shall be a minimum height of 10'-0" high (minimum 1.5"
caliper) when installed. Eliminate the Yellow Oleander tree from the plant
list and replace with Australian Willow (Giejara parbiflora).
D. The Plaza La Quinta Employee Parking Plan shall be modified to include
an enforcement program for the employee parking area south of the Vons
building. This enforcement plan shall include a provision that the spaces
shall be used, in the daylight hours, from October 1 through May 31.
The enforcement plan shall be submitted and approved prior to issuance
of a building permit.
E. Roof parapets shall screen any roof mounted mechanical equipment from
view of neighboring properties.
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January 22, 2002
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F. Diffuser lenses shall be added to all parking lot light fixtures to eliminate
glare.
G. Bike racks shall be installed in close proximity to the entry to Vons
pursuant to Section 9.150.060 of the Zoning Ordinance.
9. Preliminary landscaping and final landscaping, hardscape, and irrigation plans,
substantially conforming to this approval shall be submitted to the Community
Development Department for approval prior to issuance of a building permit by
the Building and Safety Department.
10. Prior to building permit issuance, a Lot Line Adjustment Application shall be filed
and approved by the City shifting any property lines that conflict with
development of the project. The legal documents shall be recorded with the
County of Riverside.
11. All letters from affected public utility or service agencies on file in the
Community Development Department shall be complied with.
12. The existing bus shelter on Highway 1 1 1 shall be replaced with a City approved
bus shelter structure. A Caltrans Encroachment Permit shall be obtained by the
applicant before any on -site work begins. The applicant shall contact the
Community Development Department to obtain a copy of the bus shelter
construction plans.
13. The property owner shall ensure that customers and employees of the shopping
center have access to building and parking facilities in compliance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) statutes.
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