PCRES 2002-109PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2002-109
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO
THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A COMMERCIAL
ATHLETIC FACILITY OVER 5,000 SQUARE FEET
CASE NO.: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2002-072
APPLICANT: WASHINGTON 111, LTD
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta did on the
26th day of November, 2002, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the
request of Washington 111, LTD for approval of an athletic facility over 5,000 square
feet by means of a Specific Plan (SP 2002-087-011. Amendment No.4), Conditional
Use Permit (CUP 2002-072), Parcel Map (TPM 30903)and a Site Development Permit
(SDP) 2002-751, collectively "the Project" generally bounded by Highway 111,
Avenue 47, Washington Street and Adams Street, more particularly described as :
A.P.N.'S 643-020-017, 643-020-018, 643-020-022, 643-020-023,
and 643-090-016
WHEREAS, said Conditional Use Permit has complied with the
requirements of "The Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of
1970" as amended (Resolution 83-68), in that the Community Development
Department has conducted an Initial Study (Environmental Assessment 2002-459),
and determined that the proposed Conditional Use Permit will not have a significant
impact on the environment and a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental
impact is recommended for certification; and,
WHEREAS, at said public hearing upon hearing and considering all
testimony and arguments, if any, of all interested persons desiring to be heard, said
Planning Commission did find the following facts and reasons to justify the
recommendation for approval of the Conditional Use Permit:
1. The project is consistent with the General Plan in that the property proposed for
the athletic facility is designated as Regional Commercial and allows this land
use.
2. This project has been designed to be consistent with the provisions of the
Zoning Code or amended as allowed in the applicable Specific Plan.
3. Processing and approval of this project is in compliance with the requirements
of the California Environmental Quality Act in that the La Quinta Community
Development Department has determined that this Conditional Use Permit will
not have a significant impact on the environment and a Mitigated Negative
Declaration of Environmental Impact has been certified.
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Planning Commission Resolution 2002-109
Conditional Use Permit 2002-071 - Washington 111, LTD
Adopted: November 26,2002
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4. The site design of the project is appropriate for the use in that it has been
designed with the appropriate parking and vehicular access, and provided with
adequate landscaping.
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 correct and constitute the findings of
the Planning Commission in this case.
2. That it does hereby recommend to the City Council approval of the above -
described Conditional Use Permit request for the reasons set forth in this
Resolution, subject to the attached conditions.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta
Planning Commission held on this 26th day of November, 2002, by the following vote
to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Abels, Kirk, Robbins, Tyler, and Chairman Butler
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
RIC BUTLER, Chairman
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
IY HEI MAN, Community Development Director
of La Quinta, California
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2002-109
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2002-072
WASHINGTON 111, LTD
NOVEMBER 26, 2002
FIRE MARSHALL
1. 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.
2. Blue dot reflectors shall be placed in the street 8 inches from centerline to the
side that the fire hydrant is on, to identify fire hydrant locations.
3. The water mains shall be capable of providing a potential fire flow of 4000 gpm
and the actual fire flow from any two adjacent hydrants shall be 2000 gpm for
a 4-hour duration at 20-psi residual operating pressure.
4. Building plans shall be submitted to the Fire Department for plan review to
run concurrent with the City plan check.
5. Water plans for the fire protection system (fire hydrants, etc.) shall be
submitted to the Fire Department for approval prior to issuance of a building
permit.
6. City of La Quinta ordinance requires all commercial buildings 5,000 sq. ft. or
larger to be fully sprinkled. NFPA 13 Standard. Sprinkler plans will need to be
submitted to the Fire Department.
7. Any operation that produces grease -laden vapors will require a Hood/duct
system for fire protection. (Restaurants, drive-thru's, etc.)
8. The required water system, including fire hydrants, shall be installed and
accepted by the appropriate water agency prior to any combustible building
material being placed on an individual lot.
9. 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. Streets shall be a minimum 20 feet wide with a height
of 13"6" clear and unobstructed.
10. Install a KNOX key box on each commercial building and/or suite. (Contact
the fire department for an application)
11. Install portable fire extinguishers as required by the California Fire Code and
in accordance with NFPA 10.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2002-109
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL -ADOPTED
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2002-072
WASHINGTON 111, LTD
NOVEMBER 26, 2002
MISCELLANEOUS
12. 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 permit.
The City shall have sole discretion in selecting its defense counsel.
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