PCRES 2002-069PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2002-069
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE
DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A
9,600± SQUARE FOOT COMMERCIAL BUILDING IN THE
ONE -ELEVEN LA QUINTA SHOPPING CENTER
CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2001-741
APPLICANT: MICHAEL SHOVLIN
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 25' day of June , 2002, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing, to consider the
request of MICHAEL SHOVLIN to approve the development plans for a 6,900± square
feet commercial building in the One -Eleven La Quinta Shopping Center, located on the
north side of Highway 111, east of Washington street, more particularly described as:
PORTION OF APN 643-220-002 and -003
WHEREAS, the Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee, on
June 5, 2002, at a regular meeting, adopted Minute Motion 2002-023,
recommending approval of the architectural 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. The General Plan designates the project area as Regional Commercial. The
proposed commercial buildings are consistent with the commercial designation
of the property.
2. 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 The La Quinta Community Development Department has determined that the
request has been assessed in conjunction with Environmental Assessment 89-
150 (State Clearinghouse Number 90020162, prepared for Specific Plan 89-
014, which was certified on April 17, 1990. No changed circumstances or
conditions are proposed, or new information has been submitted which would
trigger the preparation of a subsequent environmental review.
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Planning Commission Resolution 2002-069
Site Development Permit 2002-741
Michael Shovlin - Big 5
Adopted: June 25, 2002
4. The architectural 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 building
is a well designed with articulation on the front and rear elevations, and is
conditioned to provide additional treatment on the east side of the building. The
project uses architectural features, colors, and materials to match the
surrounding existing buildings.
5. 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. The proposed building is located on an
area that is designated for a commercial building.
6. 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. While there is not a lot of opportunity to provide landscaping, the
recommended small planters around some of the arcade columns will soften the
facade.
7. The one building sign will be consistent with the intent of the Zoning Code and
centers sign program, and will be in harmony and visually related to the
proposed buildings, with the approval of the Planning Commission.
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.
2. That it does hereby approve Site Development Permit 2002-741 for the reasons
set forth in this Resolution, subject to the attached conditions.
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Planning Commission Resolution 2002-069
Site Development Permit 2002-741
Michael Shovlin - Big 5
Adopted: June 25, 2002
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La
Quinta City Planning Commission, held on the 251h day of June, 2002, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Butler, Kirk, Robbins, Tyler and Chairman Abels
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
D ABELS, Chairman
of a Quinta, California
ATTEST:
HERE AN, Community Development Director
La Quinta, California
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2002-069
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2002-741
MICHAEL SHOVLIN (BIG 5)
ADOPTED: JUNE 25, 2002
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 Site Development Permit. The
City shall have sole discretion in selecting its defense counsel.
The City shall promptly notify the developer of any claim, action or proceeding and
shall cooperate fully in the defense.
2. Prior to the issuance of any permit by the City, the applicant shall obtain the necessary
permits and/or clearances from the following 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 all requirements of the permits and/or clearances from
the above listed agencies. When the requirements include approval of improvement
plans, applicant shall furnish proof of such approvals when submitting the
improvement plans for City approval.
3. Permits issued under this approval shall be subject to the provisions of the
Infrastructure Fee Program and Development Impact Fee program in effect at the time
of issuance of building permits►.
PROPERTY RIGHTS
4. Prior to the issuance of any permit(s), the applicant shall acquire, or confer, those
easements, and other property rights necessary for the construction and/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 the maintenance, construction and reconstruction of essential improvements.
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Conditions of Approval - Final
Site Development Permit 2002-741
Michael Shovlin (Big 5)
Adopted: June 25, 2002
5. Prior to issuance of any construction permits, the applicant shall provide
documentation to assure that the parking lots have been or will be included within the
previously recorded "Common Area Maintenance Agreement".
6. The applicant shall offer for dedication those easements necessary for the placement
of, and access to, utility lines and structures, mailbox clusters, and common areas
shown on the Site Development Permit.
7. The applicant shall furnish proof of easements, or written permission, as appropriate,
from those owners of all abutting properties on which grading, retaining wall
construction, permanent slopes, ingress/egress, or other encroachments will occur.
8. The applicant shall cause no easement to be granted, or recorded, over any portion of
the subject property between the date of approval of this Site Development Permit and
the date of final acceptance of the on and off -site improvements for this Site
Development Permit, unless such easement is approved by the City Engineer.
IMPROVEMENT PLANS
As used throughout these conditions of approval, professional titles such as "engineer,"
"surveyor," and "architect" refer to persons currently certified or licensed to practice their
respective professions in the State of California.
9. Improvement plans shall be prepared by or under the direct supervision of qualified
engineers and/or architects, as appropriate, and shall comply with the provisions of
Section 13.24.040 (Improvement Plans), LQMC.
10. The following improvement plans shall be prepared and submitted for review and
approval by the City. A separate set of plans for each line item specified below shall
be prepared. The plans shall utilize the minimum scale specified, unless otherwise
authorized by the City Engineer in writing. Plans may be prepared at a larger scale if
additional detail or plan clarity is desired. Note, the applicant may be required to
prepare other improvement plans not listed here pursuant to improvements required
by other agencies and utility purveyors.
A. Site Development Plan: 1 " = 20' Horizontal
B. Site Utility Plan: 1 " = 20' Horizontal
C. Site Landscape Plan: 1 " = 20' Horizontal
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Planning Commission Resolution 2002-069
Conditions of Approval - Final
Site Development Permit 2002-741
Michael Shovlin (Big 5)
Adopted: June 25, 2002
Other engineered improvement plans prepared for City approval that are not listed
above shall be prepared in formats approved by the City Engineer prior to commencing
plan preparation.
"Site Development" plans shall normally include all on -site surface improvements
including but not necessarily limited to finish grades for curbs & gutters, building floor
elevations, parking lot improvements and ADA requirements.
"Site Utility" plans shall normally include all sub -surface improvements including but
not necessarily limited to sewer lines, water lines, fire protection and storm drainage
systems.
11. The City maintains standard plans, details and/or construction notes for elements of
construction. For a fee, established by City resolution, the applicant may purchase
such standard plans, detail sheets and/or construction notes from the City.
PARKING LOTS
12. The design of parking facilities shall conform to LQMC Chapter 9.150 (Parking).
The applicant shall provide accessible parking stalls as required by Section 1129B of
the California Building Code. Parking lot and striping modifications may be required
to provide additional accessible stalls and to provide proper accessible access in
accordance with the ADA requirements.
GRADING
The applicant shall comply with the provisions of Section 13.24.050 (Grading
Improvements), LQMC.
13. Prior to occupancy of the project site for any construction, or other purposes, the
applicant shall obtain a grading permit approved by the City Engineer.
14. To obtain an approved grading permit, the applicant shall submit and obtain approval
of all of the following:
A. A grading plan prepared by a qualified engineer or architect,
B. A preliminary geotechnical ("soils") report prepared by a qualified engineer, and
C. A Fugitive Dust Control Plan prepared in accordance with Chapter 6.16 (Fugitive
Dust Control), LQMC.
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Planning Commission Resolution 2002-069
Conditions of Approval - Final
Site Development Permit 2002-741
Michael Shovlin (Big 5)
Adopted: June 25, 2002
All grading shall conform to the recommendations contained in the Preliminary Soils
Report, and shall be certified as being adequate by a soils engineer, or by an
engineering geologist.
The applicant shall furnish security, in a form acceptable to the City, and in an amount
sufficient to guarantee compliance with the approved Fugitive Dust Control Plan
provisions submitted with its application for a grading permit.
DRAINAGE
15. "Stormwater handling shall conform with the approved hydrology, drainage report and
drainage plans for the One Eleven La Quinta Shopping Center. Nuisance water shall
be disposed of in an approved manner."
UTILITIES
16. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of Section 13.24.1 10 (Utilities), LQMC.
17. Underground utilities shall be installed prior to overlying 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 all utility trench compaction for approval
by the City Engineer.
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18. The applicant shall comply with Sections 9.90.040 (Table of Development Standards)
& 9.100.040 (Landscaping), LQMC.
19. The plans shall provide for pocket planters around the two end columns at the front
of the building. The planters shall include shrubs and/or vines, and groundcover.
20. 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. When plan checking is complete, the applicant shall obtain the signatures
of CVWD and the Riverside County Agricultural Commissioner, if applicable, prior to
submitting for signature by the City Engineer.
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Conditions of Approval - Final
Site Development Permit 2002-741
Michael Shovlin (Big 5)
Adopted: June 25, 2002
21. Landscape areas shall have permanent irrigation improvements meeting the
requirements of the City Engineer.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
22. The applicant shall employ construction quality -assurance measures that meet with the
approval of the City Engineer.
23. The applicant shall employ, or retain, qualified engineers, surveyors, and such or other
appropriate professionals as are required to provide the expertise with which to
prepare and sign accurate record drawings, and to provide adequate construction
supervision.
24. Upon completion of construction, the applicant shall furnish the City reproducible
record drawings of all public improvement plans which were signed by the City
Engineer. Each sheet shall be clearly marked "Record Drawings," "As -Built" or "As -
Constructed" and shall be stamped and signed by the engineer or surveyor certifying
to the accuracy of the drawings. The applicant shall revise the AutoCAD or raster -
image files previously submitted to the City to reflect the as -built conditions.
MAINTENANCE
25. The applicant shall make provisions for continuous, perpetual maintenance of all
private on -site improvements, perimeter landscaping, access drives, and sidewalks.
26. The applicant shall maintain the required public improvements until expressly released
from this responsibility by the appropriate agency.
FEES AND DEPOSITS
27. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of Section 13.24.180 (Fees and
Deposits), LQMC. These fees include all deposits and fees required by the City for
plan checking and construction inspection. Deposits and fee amounts shall be those
in effect when the applicant makes application for plan check and permits.
28. Provisions shall be made to comply with the terms and requirements of the City's
adopted Art in Public Places program in effect at the time of issuance of building —
permits.
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Planning Commission Resolution 2002-069
Conditions of Approval - Final
Site Development Permit 2002-741
Michael Shovlin (Big 5)
Adopted: June 25, 2002
29. Any permit(s) issued under this approval shall be subject to the provisions of the
Infrastructure Fee Program and Development Impact Fee program in effect at the time
of issuance of said permit(s).
MISCELLANEOUS
30. Applicant shall comply with the approved Conditions of Approval for Specific Plan 89-
014.
31. Prior to issuance of a building permit, final working drawings shall be approved by the
Community Development Department. The drawings are to include an extension of
the double decorative cornice treatment from the rear of the building to the east side
of the building for at least 50% of its length.
32. A minimum clear 24 feet drive aisle shall be provided at the rear of the building.
SIGNS
33. Final sign plans based on the plan approved shall be submitted to the Community
Development Department for final approval and shall include all details, colors, and
materials.
34. All roof -mounted mechanical equipment must be screened and installed using
compatible architectural materials and treatments, in a manner so as not to be visible
from surrounding properties and streets. Working drawings showing all such
equipment and locations shall be submitted to the Building and Safety Department
along with construction plan submittal for building permits. Method and design of
screening must be approved by the Community Development Department prior to any
issuance of building permits related to structures requiring such screening.
LIGHTING
35. Rear elevation wall mounted lights for the building shall use non-adjustable shoebox
type down shining light fixtures with recessed or flush mounted lenses.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
36. Approved super fire hydrants shall be installed not less than 25 feet, nor more than
165 feet from any portion of the buildings as measured along vehicular travel ways.
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Conditions of Approval - Final
Site Development Permit 2002-741
Michael Shovlin (Big 5)
Adopted: June 25, 2002
Fire Department connection and post indicator valve shall be located at the front of the
building.
37. Blue dot reflectors shall be placed in the street 8 inches from the centerline to the side
that the fire hydrant is on, to identify fire hydrant locations.
38. Minimum fire flow 1500 GPM for a 2-hour duration. Fire flow is based on type VN
construction and a complete fire sprinkler system.
39. Building plans shall be submitted to the Fire Department for plan review to run
concurrent with the City plan check.
40. Water plans for the fire protection system (fire hydrants, FDC, PIV, etc.) shall be
submitted to the Fire Department for approval prior to issuance of a building permit.
41. City of La Quinta ordinance requires all commercial buildings 5,000 sq. Ft. or larger
to be fully sprinkler, NFPA 13 Standard. Sprinkler plans will need to be submitted to
the Fire Department for plan check.
42. The required water system, including fire hydrants will be installed and accepted by
the appropriate water agency prior to any combustible building material being placed
on an individual lot.
43. 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.
44. Install a KNOX key box on the building. Contact the Fire Department for an
application.
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