PCRES 2003-007PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2003-007
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO
THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE DEVELOPMENT
PLANS FOR A TWO STORY COMMERCIAL BUILDING
LOCATED AT 78-441 CORPORATE CENTRE DRIVE,
SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS
CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2002-756, RADIO ACTIVE
APPLICANT: DAVID AND JAMIE REULMAN
Assessor's Parcel Number: Portion of 649-020-049
Parcel "A" of Lot Line Adjustment 2002-377
Portion NW'/z of Section 29, T5S, R7E SBBM
WHEREAS, said Site Development Permit has complied with the
requirements of "The Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of
1970" as amended (Resolution No. 83-63) in that the Community Development
Director has determined this request has been previously assessed in conjunction with
Environmental Assessment 99-383, prepared for Specific Plan 99-036, for which a
Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact was certified by the City
Council on September 7, 1999, by Resolution No. 99-110, and that no changed
circumstances, conditions or new information has been provided that would trigger the
preparation of a subsequent environmental assessment pursuant to Public Resources
Code Section 21 166; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, did on
the 71h day of September, 1999, approve Specific Plan development standards and
design guidelines allowing retail, office, industrial and associated land uses on 36±
acres by adoption of Resolution No. 99-1 1 1; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, did on
the 41h day of June, 2002, approve changes to the Specific Plan development
standards and design guidelines for the 36± acre development in support of Site
Development Permit 2002-734 for the Sky West Corporation by adoption of Resolution
No. 2002-85; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 111h day of February, 2003, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to review of
an Amendment to the La Quinta Corporate Centre development standards, namely a
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change to Condition #44(D) of City Council Resolution No. 2002-85, to allow a
parking lot aisleway within 39 feet of curbface of Dune Palms Road and other related
changes in Planning Area #4 for on -site accessways serving Highway 111; and
WHEREAS, on December 11, 2002, the Community Development
Department mailed case file materials to all affected agencies for their review and
comment. All written comments are on file with the Community Development
Department; and
WHEREAS, the City mailed public hearing notices to all property owners
and those within 500 feet of the project site on January 17, 2003, pursuant to
Chapter 9.200 of the Zoning Ordinance and published a notice in the Desert Sun
newspaper on January 26, 2003. All written correspondence is on file with the
Community Development Department; and
WHEREAS, the Architecture and Landscape Review Committee, on
January 8, 2003, at a regular meeting, recommended approval of the architectural and
landscaping plans by adoption of Minute Motion 2003-002, subject to conditions; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 111" day of February, 2003, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider
the request of David and Jamie Reulman to approve the architecture, landscape, site,
and lighting plans for a two-story office/showroom building on one acre in the Regional
Commercial Zone District within Specific Plan 99-036, located at the southwest corner
of Dune Palms Road and Corporate Centre Drive; 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 pursuant to Section 9.210.010 of the Zoning Code:
1. Consistency with General Plan. The proposed showroom/office building is in a
regional commercial area which allows uses such as the Radio Active project
which is also consistent with the policies and goals of Specific Plan 99-036, a
master planned 36+ acre development.
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2. Consistency with Zoning Code. The proposed showroom/office building is
consistent with the development standards of the Regional Commercial Zoning
District, and has been designed to comply with the development standards of
Specific Plan 99-036 (Amendment #2) with regard to setbacks, building height,
lot coverage, exterior lighting, and parking requirements.
3. Architectural Design. The proposed architectural design of the showroom/office
building is consistent with the adopted design guidelines of Specific Plan 99-
036 in that facade elements are staggered and different materials are planned
to enhance the architectural style used in adjacent buildings. The proposed
storefronts and varied roof heights enhances streetscape views and enhance
adjacent commercial developments.
4. Site Design. As conditioned, the previously graded site is designed to be
consistent with the circulation pattern for Planning Area #4 in Specific Plan 99-
036 and complements surrounding commercial land uses. Public access to the
proposed Radio Active building will be adequate in that vehicular and pedestrian
access will be via hardscape surfaces surrounding the building. The proposed
project is physically suitable for the one acre property and requires shared
access driveways on Corporate Centre Drive and Dune Palms Road.
5. Landscape Design. As conditioned, the proposed landscape plan is consistent
with the landscape guidelines of Specific Plan 99-036 in that the proposed plant
list complies with the master plant list thereby enhances existing La Quinta
Corporate Centre development. A variety of plant materials will provide
screening of parking areas and building facades to lessen the impact of the two
story building mass; plant materials are conducive to the desert climate. The
proposed project would not be disruptive to existing and future commercial uses
because site improvements consist of adequate planting areas.
6. Sign Program. As conditioned, the proposed channel letter signs for the building
are consistent with Chapter 9.160 of the Zoning Code and Specific Plan 99-036
in that the signs are limited to north and east facades.
7. Lighting Design. As conditioned, exterior lighting for security is consistent with
the City requirements to provide a variety of lighting types with cutoff fixtures
ensuring glare is not created.
8. Infrastructure. There are adequate provisions for water, sanitation, and public
utilities and services to ensure that the proposed use would not be detrimental
to public health and safety, in that the site is in a developed urban area where
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services are provided. The project is allowed to divert stormwater to temporary
off -site retention basins or into the improvements provided by Site Development
Permit 2000-669 (J. Paul buildings), subject to the rules and regulations of
Specific Plan 99-036.
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 the project is in compliance with the provisions and conditions of Specific
Plan 99-036 (Amendment #2) and Environmental Assessment 99-383 as
designed; and
3. That it does hereby recommend to the City Council approval of Site
Development Permit 2002-756 for the reasons set forth in this Resolution,
subject to the conditions attached hereto (Exhibit "A").
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La
Quinta City Planning Commission, held on the 11" day of February, 2003, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Abels, Kirk, Tyler, Robbins, and Chairman Butler
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ICH BUTLER, Chairman
City of La Quinta, California
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ATTEST:
HERM,�N, Community Development Director
La Quinta, California
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2003-007 EXHIBIT "A"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - APPROVED
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2002-756, RADIO ACTIVE
DAVID AND JAMIE REULMAN
FEBRUARY 11, 2003
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 applicant 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
• 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. Unless a building permit is acquired within one year, this permit shall expire as set
forth in Section 9.210.010 of the Zoning Code unless a time extension is applied
for and granted by the Planning Commission. The City of La Quinta's Municipal
Code can be accessed on the City's Web site at www.la-quinta.org.
4. The applicant shall comply with Sections 9.90.040 (Table of Development
Standards) & 9.100.040 (Landscaping), LQMC.
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2003-007 EXHIBIT "A"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - APPROVED
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2002-756, RADIO ACTIVE
DAVID AND JAMIE REULMAN
FEBRUARY 11, 2003
5. The applicant shall provide landscaping in the required setbacks.
6. Landscape and irrigation plans for landscaped lots and setbacks shall be signed and
stamped by a licensed landscape architect.
The applicant shall submit the landscape plans for approval by the Community
Development Department (CDD), prior to plan checking by the Public Works
Department. When plan checking has been completed by CDD, the applicant shall
obtain the signatures of CVWD and the Riverside County Agricultural Commissioner,
prior to submittal for signature by the City Engineer.
NOTE: Plans are not approved for construction until signed by the City Engineer.
7. Landscape areas shall have permanent irrigation improvements meeting the
requirements of the City Engineer. Use of lawn areas shall be minimized with no
lawn, or spray irrigation, being placed within 18 inches of curbs along public streets.
8. The final landscaping plan shall indicate the following design elements:
A. The trees used throughout the site shall be eight to ten feet in height with a
minimum container size of 24" box and a minimum trunk caliper size of 1.5-
inch per Specific Plan 99-036.
B. 50% of the parking lot surfaces shall be shaded by trees or permanent
structures.
C. Additional triangular tree wells shall be included along the north side of the
building within the parking lot to assist with the compliance of Item B.
D. Small planters on the north side of the building may be eliminated during the
preparation of the final working drawings.
E. The perimeter setback and parkway areas in the street right-of-way shall be
shaped with berms and mounds, pursuant to Section 9.100.040(B)(7), LQMC.
9. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of Section 13.24.160 (Maintenance),
LQMC.
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2003-007 EXHIBIT "A"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - APPROVED
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2002-756, RADIO ACTIVE
DAVID AND JAMIE REULMAN
FEBRUARY 11,2003
10. The applicant shall make provisions for the continuous and perpetual maintenance
of all private on -site improvements, perimeter landscaping, access drives, and
sidewalks.
11 . 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.
Conditions are subject to change with adoption of new codes, ordinances, laws, or when
building permits are not obtained within twelve (12) months. Final conditions will be
addressed when architectural building plans are reviewed. A plan check fee must be paid
to the Fire Department at the time building plans are submitted. All questions regarding
the meaning of the Fire Department conditions should be referred to the Fire Department
Planning & Engineering staff at (760) 863-8886.
12. Approved super fire hydrants, shall be located not less than 25 feet nor more than
165 feet from any portion of the first floor building as measured along vehicular
travel ways.
13. Blue dot reflectors shall be placed in the street 8-inches from centerline of the side
that the fire hydrant is on, identify the fire hydrant locations.
14. 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. Area separation walls may not be used to reduce the need
for sprinklers.
15. Any turns, or turnaround areas, require a minimum 38-foot turning radius.
16. All structures shall be accessible from an approved roadway to within 150 feet of
all portions of the exterior of the first floor.
17. A minimum dimension for access roads is 20 feet clear and unobstructed width and
a minimum vertical clearance of 13'-6" in height.
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2003-007 EXHIBIT "A"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - APPROVED
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2002-756, RADIO ACTIVE
DAVID AND JAMIE REULMAN
FEBRUARY 11, 2003
18. 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 the site. Two sets of water plans are to be submitted to the Fire
Department for approval.
19. The 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.
20. Building plans shall be submitted to the Fire Department for plan review to run
concurrent with the City plan check.
All questions regarding the meaning of the public safety conditions should be referred to
Senior Deputy Andy Gerrard at (760) 863-8950.
21. Prior to construction of any building structure, a material storage area shall be
established and enclosed by a six-foot high chain link fence.
22. A list of serial and/or license numbers of stored on -site equipment shall be kept in
the construction office along with a list of contractors (e.g., addresses, phone
numbers, etc.)•
23. Roof access ladders shall be located inside the building.
24. All exterior light fixtures shall be tamper resistant and placed high enough to
discourage vandalism.
25. The building address shall be clearly visible from the street using 12" high internally
illuminated letters. The building address shall be posted on the rear of the building
in 4" high letters.
26. Additional security measures as outlined in the police departments memo of
December 12, 2002, shall be met unless impractical.
27. All public agency letters received for this case are made part of the case file
documents for plan checking processes.
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2003-007 EXHIBIT "A"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - APPROVED
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2002-756, RADIO ACTIVE
DAVID AND JAMIE REULMAN
FEBRUARY 11, 2003
28. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the following items shall be taken care of:
A. Parking lot lighting shall be adequately shielded to prevent glare from being
cast onto adjacent properties and placed so that tree growth does not interfere
with the lighting needs of the site.
B. All roof mounted mechanical equipment shall be screened by roof parapets so
that they cannot be viewed from adjacent properties. Prior to occupancy of
the proposed building complex, a visual inspection shall be made by the
Community Development Department from all sides of the building from a
distance of 800 feet to confirm that the parapets conceal any roof mounted
equipment.
C. Pursuant to Section 9.160.050 (Table 9-19) of the Zoning Ordinance, no more
than two permanent building identification signs shall be allowed, provided the
signs are oriented to be viewed from adjacent streets. Each building sign shall
be limited to 25 square feet to ensure that no more than 50 square feet of sign
area is permitted for this single tenant building. Future building identification
signs may be internally illuminated using channel -style letters. Final building
sign exhibits shall be submitted to the Community Development Department
along with the filing of a Sign Permit Application and required application fees
during the preparation of the final construction plans.
D. One bicycle storage rack shall be installed.
29. Minor amendments to the plans shall be approved by the Community Development
Director. Major changes to the overall design of the development shall required
Planning Commission review.
30. In the event that the permittee violates or fails to comply with any of the Conditions
of Approval of this permit, no further permits, licenses, approvals, certificates of
occupancy shall be issued until such violation has been fully remedied.
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