PCRES 2002-096PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2002-096
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
CONVERSION OF A RESIDENCE TO AN OFFICE
CASE NO.: VILLAGE USE PERMIT 2002-014
LORI ABDELNOUR (ALLSTATE INSURANCE)
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 8th day of, October, 2002, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider
the request of Lori Abdelnour (Allstate Insurance), for approval of a Village Use Permit
to allow conversion of a residence to an office located at 51650 Avenida Bermudas,
more particularly described as:
APN 770-182-003
WHEREAS, said Village Use Permit has complied with the requirements
of "The Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970" as
amended (Resolution 83-63) in that the Community Development Department has
determined this Village Use Permit request is categorically exempt from further
environmental review pursuant to Section 15301, Class 1 of the Guidelines for
Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act, as amended (Resolution
83-63), 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 make the following Mandatory Findings justify approval of
said Village Use Permit:
A. The project is consistent with the General Plan and Zoning Code in that the use
is permitted in the VC District and has been designed to comply with the
applicable VC District development standards, guidelines, and provisions, except
for providing the required on -site parking. In this case, parking need will be
adequately satisfied with the limited on -site parking and adjacent street parking.
B. This project has been determined to be categorically exempted from California
Environmental Quality Act requirements under Section 15301, Class 1 of the
Guidelines for Implementation.
C. The project will not create conditions materially detrimental to the public health,
safety, and general welfare in that the use is contained in an existing structure.
D. The architectural design of the building with the restoration completed, is
compatible with the surrounding uses and quality of design illustrated in the
Village at La Quinta Design Guidelines.
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Planning Commission Resolution 2002-096
Village Use Permit 2002-014
Lori Abdelnour (Allstate Insurance)
October 8, 2002
E. The site design of the project including entries, circulation, screening, is
compatible with the surrounding project.
F. The landscaping provides an attractive appearance surrounding the existing
building.
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 Village Use Permit 2002-014 for the reasons set
forth in this Resolution and subject to the attached conditions.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La
Quinta Planning Commission held on this 8t' day of October, 2002, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Robbins, Tyler, and Chairman Butler
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ABSENT: Commissioners Abels and Kirk
ABSTAIN: None
RI H BUTLER, Chairman
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
JEARIf HERMAN, Community Development Director
Ci�v ofJLa Quinta, California
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Planning Commission Resolution 2002-096
Conditions of Approval - Final
Village Use Permit 2002-014
Lori Abdelnour (Allstate Insurance)
Adopted: October 8, 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 Village Use
Permit thereunder. 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.
2. The second story shall not be used by health care providers or for retail use
unless an elevator is provided.
3. Install portable fire extinguishers as required by the California Fire Code (Fire
Department - 863-8886).
4. Install a KNOX key box on each commercial suite as required by the Fire
Department. Small buildings may use a common box (Contact the Fire
Department for an application).
5. Use shall not be expanded or changed without approval of the Community
Development Department.
6. The freestanding business identification sign is hereby approved.
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