PCRES 2003-046PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2003-046
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA,
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF
A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A MUNICIPAL LIBRARY
CASE NO.: CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 2000-06
APPLICANT: CITY OF LA QUINTA
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta,
California, did on the 8th day of July, 2003, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to
consider the request of the City to allow the construction of a municipal library at
78-275 Calle Tampico; and
WHEREAS, said Capital Improvement Project request has complied
with the requirements of "The Rules to Implement the California Environmental
Quality Act of 1970" as amended by Resolution 83-8, in that Environmental
Assessment 2003-772 was prepared; and,
WHEREAS, 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, findings, and reasons to justify a recommendation for
approval of said Capital Improvement Project.
The Capital Improvement Project is consistent with the City's General Plan in
that the proposed project furthers the City's General Plan goals for a full
service community. The use is consistent with the goals and policies and
intent of the General Plan Land Use Element (Chapter 2).
2. The approval of this Capital Improvement Project is consistent with the
Zoning Ordinance in that the project will conform to development standards
contained in the Development Code.
3. The proposed land use will not create conditions materially detrimental to the
public health, safety and general welfare or injurious to, or incompatible with
other land uses in that the project will integrate into the existing
neighborhood.
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;
Planning Commission Resolution 2003-046
Capital Improvement Project 2000-06
City of La Quinta Municipal Library
Adopted: July 8, 2003
2. That the Planning Commission does hereby recommend approval by the City
Council of Capital Improvement Project 2000-06 to allow construction of a
municipal library in the civic center complex.
3. That it does hereby confirm the conclusion that the Environmental
Assessment (EA 2003-772) assessed the environmental concerns of this
Capital Improvement Project.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La
Quinta City Planning Commission, held on this 8th day of July, 2002, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Abels, Daniels, Quill, Tyler and Chairman Kirk
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
JEFRY H[fRMAN, Community Development Director
CitJ of La Quinta, California
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2003-046
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2003-772
CITY OF LA QUINTA MUNICIPAL LIBRARY
ADOPTED: JULY 8, 2003
GENERAL
1 . Prior to the issuance of a grading, construction or building permit, the City 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)
California Water Quality Control Board (CWQCB)
The City is responsible for any requirements of the permits or clearances from those
jurisdictions. If the requirements include approval of improvement plans, the City
shall furnish proof of said approvals.
The City shall comply with applicable provisions of the City's NPDES stormwater
discharge permit. For projects requiring project -specific NPDES construction permits,
the City shall submit a copy of the CWQCB acknowledgment of the City's Notice of
Intent prior to issuance of a grading or site construction permit. The City shall ensure
that the required Storm Water Pollution Protection Plan is available for inspection at
the project site.
2. 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 permit(s).
PROPERTY RIGHTS
3. Prior to issuance of any permit(s), the City shall acquire or confer easements and
other property rights necessary for construction 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 maintenance,
construction, and reconstruction of essential improvements.
4. Right of way dedications required of this development include:
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A. PUBLIC STREETS
1) Calle Tampico (Primary Arterial, 100-foot ROW): No additional right of way
required.
2) Avenida Buena Ventura (Local Street, 50-foot ROW): No additional right of
way required.
5. Dedications shall include additional widths as necessary for dedicated right and left
turn lanes, bus turnouts, and other features contained in the approved construction
plans.
6. The City shall create perimeter setbacks along public rights of way as follows (listed
setback depth is the average depth if meandering wall design is approved):
A. Calle Tampico (Primary Arterial) - 20-foot from the R/W - P/L.
B. Avenida Buena Ventura (Local Street) - 10-foot from the R/W - P/L.
The setback requirement applies to all frontage including, but not limited to,
remainder parcels and sites dedicated for utility purposes.
7. The City shall dedicate easements necessary for placement of and access to utility
lines and structures, drainage basins, mailbox clusters, park lands, and common
areas.
8. Direct vehicular access to Calle Tampico and Avenida Buena Ventura from any
portion of the site from frontage along Calle Tampico and Avenida Buena Ventura are
restricted, except for those existing access points shown on previously approved
plans or as otherwise conditioned in these conditions of approval.
9. If the City proposes vacation or abandonment of any existing rights of way or access
easements which will diminish access rights to any properties owned by others, the
City shall provide approved alternate rights of way or access easements to those
properties or notarized letters of consent from the property owners
IMPROVEMENT PLANS
10. 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.
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11. 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.
12. 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 City 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 " = 40' Horizontal
B. On -Site Landscaping Plan 1 " = 20' Horizontal
"Site Development Plans" shall normally include all surface improvements, including
but not limited to: parking layout, finish grades, curbs & gutters, ADA requirements,
retaining and perimeter walls, etc. "Landscaping Plans" shall normally include
irrigation improvements, landscape lighting and entry monuments.
GRADING
13. Slopes shall not exceed 5:1 within public rights of way and 3:1 in landscape areas
outside the right of way unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer.
14. Prior to occupation of the project site for construction purposes, the City shall submit
and receive approval of a Fugitive Dust Control Plan prepared in accordance with
Chapter 6.16, LQMC. The City shall furnish security, in a form acceptable to the
City, in an amount sufficient to guarantee compliance with the provisions of the
permit.
15. The City shall maintain graded, undeveloped land to prevent wind and water erosion
of soils. The land shall be planted with interim landscaping or provided with other
erosion control measures approved by the Community Development and Public Works
Departments.
DRAINAGE
16. Stormwater handling shall conform with the approved hydrology and drainage plan
for the Civic Center Campus. Nuisance water shall be retained onsite and disposed
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of via an underground percolation improvement approved by the City Engineer.
UTILITIES
17. The City shall obtain the approval of the City Engineer for the location of all utility
lines within the right of way and all above -ground utility structures including, but not
limited to, traffic signal cabinets, electrical vaults, water valves, and telephone
stands, to ensure optimum placement for practical and aesthetic purposes.
18. Utilities shall be installed prior to overlying hardscape. For installation of utilities in
existing, improved streets, the City shall comply with trench restoration requirements
maintained or required by the City Engineer. The City shall provide certified reports of
trench compaction for approval of the City Engineer.
STREET AND TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS
19. The City shall install the following street improvements to conform with the General
Plan street type noted in parentheses. (Public street improvements shall conform
with the City's General Plan in effect at the time of construction.)
A. OFF -SITE STREETS
11 Calle Tampico (Primary Arterial): No street improvements are required
except for the following:
2) Avenida Buena Ventura (Local Street): No street improvements are
required.
B. PARKING LOTS
1) The design of parking facilities shall conform to LQMC Chapter 9.150.
2) The City shall incorporate a book drop off area/lane in the parking lot
configuration as approved by the City Engineer.
The applicant shall extend improvements beyond the subdivision boundaries to
ensure they safely integrate with existing improvements (e.g., grading; traffic
control devices and transitions in alignment, elevation or dimensions of streets
and sidewalks)•
Entry drives, main interior circulation routes, turn knuckles, corner cutbacks, bus
turnouts, dedicated turn lanes, and other features contained in the approved
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construction plans may warrant additional street widths as determined by the City
Engineer.
20. Improvements shall include appurtenances such as traffic control signs, markings and
other devices, raised medians if required, street name signs, and sidewalks. Mid -
block street lighting is not required.
21. Improvements shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the LQMC,
adopted standards, supplemental drawings and specifications, and as approved by
the City Engineer. Improvement plans for streets, access gates and parking areas
shall be stamped and signed by qualified engineers.
22. General access points and turning movements of traffic are limited to the following:
A. Calle Tampico, Primary Entry: Right turn in and right turn out movements are
allowed. Left turn in and left turn out movements are prohibited.
B. Avenida Buena Ventura, Secondary Entry: All movements are allowed.
LANDSCAPING
23. The City shall provide landscaping in required setbacks, retention basins, common
lots, and park areas.
24. Landscape and irrigation plans for landscaped lots and setbacks, medians, retention
basins, and parks shall be signed and stamped by a licensed landscape architect.
The City shall submit plans for approval by the Community Development Department
prior to plan checking by the Public Works Department. When plan checking is
complete, the City shall obtain the signatures of CVWD and the Riverside County
Agricultural Commissioner prior to submitting for signature by the City Engineer.
Plans are not approved for construction until signed by the City Engineer.
25. Landscape areas shall have permanent irrigation improvements meeting the
requirements of the City Engineer. Use of lawn shall be minimized with no lawn or
spray irrigation within 18 inches of curbs along public streets.
PUBLIC SERVICES
26. The City shall provide public transit improvements as required by Sunline Transit and
approved by the City Engineer. Improvements shall include a bus turnout location
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and passenger waiting shelter along Calle Tampico.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
27. The City shall employ construction quality -assurance measures which meet the
approval of the City Engineer.
28. The City shall employ or retain qualified civil engineers, geotechnical engineers,
surveyors, or other appropriate professionals to provide sufficient construction
supervision to be able to furnish and sign accurate record drawings.
29. The City shall perform all measurement, sampling and testing procedures required by
the City as evidence that construction materials and methods comply with plans,
specifications and applicable regulations.
30. Upon completion of construction, the City shall furnish reproducible record drawings
of all improvement plans which were signed by the City. 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
City shall revise the CAD or raster -image files previously submitted to reflect as -
constructed conditions.
MAINTENANCE
31. The City shall make provisions for continuous, perpetual maintenance of all on -site
improvements, perimeter landscaping, access drives, and sidewalks. The City shall
maintain required public improvements until expressly released from this responsibility
by the appropriate public agency.
FEES AND DEPOSITS
32. 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 permit(s).
FIRE DEPARTMENT
33. Approved super fire hydrants, shall be located not less than 25 feet or more than
165 feet from any portion of the buildings as measured along vehicular travel
ways.
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34. 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.
35. Minimum fire flow 1875 GPM for a 3-hour duration. Fire flow is based on type
VN construction and a complete fire sprinkler system.
36. Building plans shall be submitted to the Fire Department for plan review to run
concurrent with the City plan check.
37. 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.
38. City of La Quinta ordinance requires all commercial buildings 5,000 square feet or
larger to be fully sprinkled. NFPA 13 standard. Sprinkler plans will need to be
submitted to the Fire Department.
39. The required water system, including fire hydrant, shall be installed and accepted
by the appropriate water agency prior to any combustible building material being
placed on an individual lot.
40. 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.
41. Install a KNOX key box on the building. (Contact the fire department for an
application).
42. Install portable fire extinguishers as required by the California Fire Code.
43. All plan submittals are the responsibility of the developer.
MISCELLANEOUS
44. The applicant shall remove the center tree from the grove grouping in front of the
building and replace with Mediterranean fan palm. The applicant shall construct a
raised planter with a rim wide enough to sit on.
45. The applicant shall remove the three Tipuana trees in front of the building.
46. In the rear patio area, the applicant shall replace the Mediterranean fan palms with
the yellow oleander.
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