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PCRES 2004-004PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2004-004 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ARCHITECTURE PLANS TO EXPAND THE EXISTING DYSON & DYSON REAL ESTATE OFFICE BUILDING LOCATED AT 50-981 WASHINGTON STREET WITHIN THE LA QUINTA VILLAGE SHOPPING CENTER, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2004-798 APPLICANT: SUMMIT TEAM, INC. FOR L.Q. INVESTMENTS L.P. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, did on the 24" day of February, 2004, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider the request to expand the existing one story Dyson & Dyson real estate office building at 50-981 Washington Street by approximately 1,192 square feet for property in the Neighborhood Commercial Zone District, more particularly described as: Assessor's Parcel Number: 770-020-020; Parcel #6 of Parcel Map No. 27984 Portion of the SE 1 /4 of the NW 1 /4 of Section 6, T6S, R7E, SBBM WHEREAS, the Architecture and Landscape Review Committee, did on 24' day of February, 2004, at a regular meeting, recommended approval of the architectural plans for Site Development Permit 04-798 by adoption of Minute Motion 2004-007 on a 3-0 vote; 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 existing 3,575 sq. ft. office building is in a Neighborhood Commercial designated area that encourages retail and office uses in close proximity to arterial thoroughfares and residential neighborhoods. This expansion request, as designed, complies with the shopping center's overall development concept per Plot Plan 91-456 Amendment #2 (i.e., freestanding Pad "B") and with the City's General Plan Land Use guidelines. 2. Consistency with Zoning Code. With development of this project, the shopping center's Floor Area Ratio (FAR) will increase to 0.18 where 0.25 is authorized. The expansion of the existing office building is consistent with the development standards of the Neighborhood Commercial Zoning District Planning Commission Resolution 2004-004 Site Development Permit 2004-798, Dyson & Dyson February 24, 2004 with regard to setbacks, building height, and parking requirements based on the proposed Conditions of Approval. The proposed 17-foot high building is consistent in design with the existing building structure and other on -site commercial buildings. 3. Architectural Design. The proposed architectural design of the one story addition reflects the design guidelines for the La Quinta Village Shopping Center through the use of smooth stucco and other architectural elements (e.g., cantera stone veneer, horizontal decorative moulding, metal window shutters, etc.), and will match the existing structure. 4. Site Design. The existing shopping center has adequate parking facilities for the proposed addition with an on -site ratio of 6.2 parking spaces per 1,000 square feet of building area. Freestanding commercial buildings within the shopping complex are allowed design deviations provided the architectural changes receive Planning Commission approval. As conditioned, the proposed project is consistent with the existing design features of the shopping center as conceived under Plot Plan 91-456, and implemented via Plot Plan 94-543 by the construction of the Sesame Restaurant in 1996. 5. Landscape Design. Minor landscape improvement changes are being requested which will not impact the existing design of the shopping center. 6. Sign Program. On July 13, 1999, the Planning Commission approved 30 sq. ft. internally illuminated cabinet signs for the Dyson & Dyson Real Estate office building by adoption of Minute Motion 99-014 for Sign Application 99- 468. No new signs are proposed under this request. 7. Lighting Design. Carriage -style lantern fixtures are currently being used to provide nighttime lighting for building facades and pedestrian walkways. New exterior building lights, if installed, will match the existing building as required by Section 9.100.150 of the Zoning Code. Therefore, no impacts will occur because the developer will comply with City requirements during plan check. 8. Infrastructure. There are adequate existing provisions for water, sanitation, and public utilities to ensure that the proposed building expansion will not be detrimental to the general public. No known safety hazards are present at the site that would adversely affect surrounding properties. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, as follows: PAPC Reso & COA\Feb 24, 2004\ResoPC Sdp798 Dyson04 Exempt.doc Planning Commission Resolution 2004-004 Site Development Permit 2004-798, Dyson & Dyson February 24, 2004 1. That the above recitations are true and constitute the findings of the Planning Commission in this case; 2. That the project is Categorically Exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Section 15301 (Class 1(e1)) because the addition is smaller than 2,500 square feet, and furthermore in compliance with the provisions and conditions of Plot Plan 91-456 Amendment #2 and Environmental Assessment 91-187 as designed; 3. That public hearing notices were mailed to surrounding property owners and residents by the Community Development Department on February 3, 2004, and posted in the Desert Sun Newspaper on February 13, 2004, as required by Section 9.200.110 of the Zoning Code; and 4. That it does hereby approve Site Development Permit 2004-798 for the reasons set forth in this Resolution, subject to the Conditions of Approval attached hereto. PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta City Planning Commission, held on the 241" day of February, 2004, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Commissioners Daniels, Quill, Tyler, and Chairman Kirk NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Abels ABSTAIN: None T M RK, Chairman Ci of La Quinta, California ATTEST: /Xz OSCAR ORCI, Interim Community Development Director City of La Quinta, California G:\SDP739 Summit2002\ResoPC Sdp739Summit.wpd PLANING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2004-004 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2004-798 (DYSON & DYSON) SUMMIT TEAM INC. FOR L.Q. INVESTMENTS L.P. FEBRUARY 24, 2004 GENERAL The applicant agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City of La Quinta ("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 grading, construction, or building permit by the City, the applicant shall obtain the necessary clearances and/or permits from the following agencies, if such clearances are applicable: • Fire Marshal • Public Works Department (Grading Permit, Improvement Permit) • Building and Safety Department • 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 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 those 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. PAPC Reso & COA\Feb 24, 2004\condSDP798Dyson 04.doc Planning Commission No. 2004-004 Conditions of Approval - Final Site Development Permit 2004-798 Summit Team Inc. for L.Q. Inv. L.P. February 24, 2004 Page 2 PROPERTY RIGHTS 4. Prior to issuance of any permit(s), the applicant shall acquire or confer easements and other property rights necessary for the 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. 5. The applicant shall offer for dedication those easements necessary for the placement of, and access to, utility lines and structures, drainage basins, as may be required by the City Engineer or affected public utility company during plan check. IMPROVEMENT PLANS 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. 6. 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. 7. The following improvement plans shall be prepared and submitted for review and approval by the City. A. Site Development/Precise Grading Plan: 1" = 30' Horizontal "Site Development/Precise Grading Plan" shall normally include all surface improvements, including but not limited to: parking lot improvements, finish grades, curbs and gutters, ADA requirements, retaining and perimeter walls, etc. ADA accessibility to public streets shall be shown on the Site Development Permit plans at a scale to be determined by the Public Works Department. 8. Plans for improvements not listed above shall be in formats approved by the City Engineer. Planning Commission No. 2004-004 Conditions of Approval - Final Site Development Permit 2004-798 Summit Team Inc. for L.Q. Inv. L.P. February 24, 2004 Page 3 9. The City maintains standard plans, detail sheets and/or construction notes for elements of construction. For a fee, established by City Resolution, the applicant may purchase such standard plans, detail sheets and/or construction notes from the City. GRADING 10. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of Section 13.24.050 (Grading Improvements), LQMC. 11. The applicant shall maintain all open graded, undeveloped land in order to prevent wind and/or water erosion of such land. All open graded, undeveloped land shall either be planted with interim landscaping, or stabilized with such other erosion control measures, as were approved in the Fugitive Dust Control Plan. UTILITIES 12. Underground utilities shall be installed prior to overlying hardscape. QUALITY ASSURANCE 13. The applicant shall employ construction quality -assurance measures that meet with the approval of the City Engineer. 14. The applicant shall 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. 15. The applicant shall 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. MAINTENANCE 16. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of Section 13.24.160 (Maintenance), LQMC. Planning Commission No. 2004-004 Conditions of Approval - Final Site Development Permit 2004-798 Summit Team Inc. for L.Q. Inv. L.P. February 24, 2004 Page 4 17. The applicant shall make maintenance of all private access drives, and sidewalks. FEES AND DEPOSITS provisions for the continuous and perpetual on -site improvements, perimeter landscaping, 18. 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. 19. 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). MISCELLANEOUS 20. The existing water feature and palm trees on the south side of the building's patio shall not be changed to accommodate the expansion request. 21. A sloping tile roof and exposed roof rafters shall be added to the area over the offices to match the existing building improvements.