PCRES 2003-056PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2003-056
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR FIVE COMMERCIAL
BUILDINGS
CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2003-775
WASHINGTON 111, LTD
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta did on the
29th day of July, 2003, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the request of
Washington 1 1 1, LTD for approval of development plans for five commercial buildings
within a planned commercial center by means of a Site Development Permit (SDP)
2002-775, collectively "The Project" generally bounded by Highway 1 1 1, Avenue 47,
Washington Street and Adams Street, more particularly described as:
Parcel 6 of Parcel Map No. 30903
WHEREAS, the Architecture and Landscape Review Committee of the
City of La Quinta did on the 2nd day of July, 2003, hold a duly noticed public meeting
to consider a request for development plans for five commercial buildings within a
planned commercial center by means of a SDP 2003-775; and
WHEREAS, said SDP 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 determined that the
Mitigated Negative Declaration (Environmental Assessment 2002-459) was certified by
the City Council for Specific Plan 1987-01 1, Amendment No. 4, under Resolution No.
2002-166. There are no changed circumstances, conditions, or new information
which would trigger the preparation of a subsequent environmental assessment
pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21 166; 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 approving said
Site Development Permit:
1 . The project is consistent with the General Plan in that the property proposed for
the commercial project is designated as Regional Commercial.
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 no changed circumstances,
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conditions, or new information has been submitted which would trigger the
preparation of a subsequent environmental assessment pursuant to Public
Resources Code Section 21166.
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 Site Development 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 29th day of July, 2003, by the following vote to
wit:
AYES: Commissioners Abels, Daniels, Tyler, and Chairman Kirk
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Quill
ABSTAIN: None
KIRK, Chairman
of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
IY HE)' Community Development Director
of La Quinta, California
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2003-056
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2003-775
WASHINGTON 111, LTD
ADOPTED: JULY 29, 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)
• SunLine Transit Agency
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, the applicant shall furnish proof of such approvals when
submitting the improvement plans for City approval.
3. The applicant shall comply with applicable provisions of the City's NPDES
stormwater discharge permit, Sections 8.70.010 et seq. (Stormwater
Management and Discharge Controls), and 13.24.170 (Clean Air/Clean Water),
LQMC; Riverside County Ordinance No. 457; and the State Water Resources
Control Board's Order No. 99-08-DWQ .
A. For construction activities including clearing, grading or excavation of land
that disturbs five (5) acres or more of land, or that disturbs less than five (5)
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acres of land, but which is a part of a construction project that
encompasses more than five (5) acres of land, the Permitee shall be required
to submit a Storm Water Pollution Protection Plan ("SWPPP").
B. The applicant's SWPPP shall be approved by the City Engineer prior to any
on or off -site grading being done in relation to this Site Development Permit.
C. The applicant shall ensure that the required SWPPP is available for
inspection at the project site at all times through and including acceptance
of all improvements by the City.
D. The applicant's SWPPP shall include provisions for all of the following Best
Management Practice ("BMPs"), 8.70.020 (Definitions), LQMC:
1) Temporary Soil Stabilization (erosion control).
2) Temporary Sediment Control.
3) Wind Erosion Control.
4) Tracking Control.
5) Non -Storm Water Management.
6) Waste Management and Materials Pollution Control.
E. All erosion and sediment control BMPs proposed by the applicant shall be
approved by the City Engineer prior to any onsite or offsite grading,
pursuant to this project.
F. The approved SWPPP and BMPs shall remain in effect for the entire duration
of project construction until all improvements are completed and accepted
by the City.
PROPERTY RIGHTS
4. The Applicant shall comply with the Conditions of Approval for Property Rights
set forth under Parcel Map 30903.
PARCEL MAP
5. The Applicant shall comply with the Conditions of Approval for Parcel Map set
forth under Parcel Map 30903.
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IMPROVEMENT PLANS
6. The Applicant shall comply with the Conditions of Approval for Improvement
Plans set forth under Specific Plan No. 87-011 Amendment No.4.
7. Prior to submitting the Site Development plan for review and approval, the
applicant will submit a site development phasing for approval.
OFF -SITE IMPROVEMENT SECURITY AGREEMENT
8. The Applicant shall comply with the Conditions of approval for Off -site
Improvement Security Agreement set forth under Parcel Map 30903.
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9. The Applicants shall comply with the Conditions of Approval for Grading set forth
under Specific Plan No. 87-011 Amendment No. 4.
DRAINAGE
10. The Applicant shall comply with the Conditions of Approval for Drainage set forth
under Specific Plan No. 87-011 Amendment No.4.
UTILITIES
11 . The Applicant shall comply with the Conditions of Approval for Utilities set forth
under Specific Plan No. 87-01 1 Amendment No. 4.
STREET AND TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS
12. The Applicant shall comply with the Conditions of Approval for Street and Traffic
Improvements set forth under Specific Plan No. 87-011 Amendment No. 4.
PARKING LOTS and ACCESS POINTS
13. The Applicant shall comply with the Conditions of Approval for Parking Lots and
Access points set forth under Specific Plan No. 87-01 1 Amendment No. 4.
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LANDSCAPING
14. The Applicant shall comply with the Conditions of Approval for Landscaping set
forth under Specific Plan No. 87-011 Amendment No. 4.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
15. The applicant will employ construction quality -assurance measures that meet
with the approval of the City Engineer.
16. The applicant will employ, or retain, qualified engineers, surveyors, and such
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.
17. The applicant will arrange for, and bear the cost of, all measurements, sampling
and testing procedures not included in the City's inspection program, but which
may be required by the City, as evidence that the construction materials and
methods employed comply with the plans, specifications and other applicable
regulations.
18. Upon completion of construction, the applicant will furnish the City with
reproducible record drawings of all improvement plans which were approved by
the City. Each sheet shall be clearly marked "Record Drawing," "As -Built" or
"As -Constructed" and shall be stamped and signed by the engineer or surveyor
certifying to the accuracy and completeness of the drawings. The applicant shall
have all AutoCAD or raster -image files previously submitted to the City, revised
to reflect the as -built conditions.
MAINTENANCE
19. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of Section 13.24.160
(Maintenance), LQMC.
20. The applicant shall make provisions for the continuous and perpetual maintenance
of all private on -site improvements, perimeter landscaping, access drives, and
sidewalks,
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FEES AND DEPOSITS
21. 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.
22. Permits issued under this approval shall be subject to the provisions of the
Development Impact Fee program in effect at the time of issuance of building
permit(s).
23. Prior to completion of any approval process, the developer has to pay the A. G.
Spanos Corporation 50%for the cost incurred in completing the north side portion
of Avenue 47, and 25% for the design and installation of the traffic signal at
Washington Street and Avenue 47.
FIRE MARSHALL
24. 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.
25. 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.
26. Fire Department connections shall be not less than 25 feet nor more than 50 feet
from a fire hydrant and shall be located on the street side of the buildings.
27. 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. This flow is based on the
largest building size at 126,000-2 ft.
28. Building plans shall be submitted to the Fire Department for plan review to run
concurrent with the City plan check.
29. Water plans for the fire protection system (fire hydrants, FDC, etc.) shall be
submitted to the Fire Department for approval prior to issuance of a building
permit.
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30. 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.
31. 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.
32. Fire Department street access shall come to within 150 feet of all portions of the
1 s`. floor of all buildings, by path of exterior travel.
33. Any commercial operation that produces grease -laden vapors will require a
Hood/duct system for fire protection. (Restaurants, drive-thru's, etc.)
34. 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.
35. Install a KNOX key box on each commercial suite and/or building. (Contact the
fire department for an application)
36. Install portable fire extinguishers as required by the California Fire Code.
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