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PCRES 2004-032PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2004-032 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR REMODEL OF A ±127,154 SQUARE FOOT COMMERCIAL/RETAIL BUILDING, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS CASE NO: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2004-806 APPLICANT: KOHL'S DEPARTMENT STORES, INC. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, did on the 27" day of April, and 11`h day of May, 2004, hold duly - noticed Public Hearings to consider a request to approve Site Development Permit 2004-806, development plans for remodel of a ±127,154 square foot commercial/retail building, located on the west side of Adams Street at the Whitewater Channel, in the 111 La Quinta Shopping Center, more particularly described as: PARCEL 6 OF PM 25865 WHEREAS, the Architecture and Landscape Review Committee, did on the 7`" day of April, 2004, at a regular meeting, recommended approval of the architectural and landscaping plans by adoption of Minute Motion 2004-015 on a 2-0-1 vote; and 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 83-63) in that the Community Development Director has determined this request is Categorically exempt from review under CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities); and WHEREAS, at said Public Hearings, 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 remodeling is in a Regional Commercial designated area that encourages retail and office uses on a regional scale and in close proximity to arterial thoroughfares. This retail use, as designed, complies with the overall development concept of the approved Specific Plan and the City's General Plan Land Use guidelines. P:\Reports - PC\PC 5-11-04 Folder\sdp806 reso FINAL.doc Planning Commission Resolution 2004-032 Site Development Permit 2004-806 Kohl's Department Stores, Inc. May 11, 2004 2. Consistency with Zoning Code. The proposed building remodel is consistent with development standards of the Regional Commercial Zoning District as applicable, with regard to setbacks, building height, and parking requirements based on the proposed Conditions of Approval. The proposed remodel does not affect and is consistent in structural design with the existing building, and architecturally compatible with other surrounding area commercial buildings. 3. Architectural Design. The proposed architectural design of the one-story building remodel reflects the design guidelines for Specific Plan 89-014, through the use of consistent building materials and other architectural elements that will create a compatible appearance with other existing structures in the center. 4. Site Design. As conditioned, the proposed project will not be contrary to the existing design features established under Specific Plan 89-014. 5. Landscape Design. Minor landscape improvements around the proposed building pad and existing parking area are being requested which will improve the general design and concept of the overall area landscaping, and will serve to accent the revised architecture for the building and provide parking lot shade. 6. Infrastructure. There are adequate existing provisions for water, sanitation, and public utilities to ensure that the proposed building will not be detrimental to public health and safety. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, as follows: That the above recitations are true and constitute the findings of the Planning Commission in this case; 2. That the project is in compliance with the provisions and conditions of Specific Plan 89-014; 3. That public hearing notices were mailed to adjacent property owners by the Community Development Department and posted in the Desert Sun newspaper on April 17, 2004, as required by Zoning Ordinance provisions; and PAReports - PC\PC 5-11-04 Fo1der\sdp806 reso FINAL.doc Planning Commission Resolution 2004-032 Site Development Permit 2004-806 Kohl's Department Stores, Inc. May 11, 2004 4. That it does hereby approve Site Development Permit 2004-806 for the reasons set forth in this Resolution, subject to the Conditions attached hereto, and labeled Exhibit "A". PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta Planning Commission, held on the 111h day of May, 2004, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Commissioners Abels, Daniels, Quill, Tyler, and Chairman Kirk NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Chairman Quinta, California ATTEST: ARRX HERMAN, Community Development Director City Of La Quinta, California PAReports - PC\PC 5-11-04 Fo1der\sdp806 reso FINAL.doc PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2004-032 EXHIBIT A CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2004-806 KOHL'S DEPARTMENT STORES MAY 11, 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 construction, or building permit by the City, the applicant shall obtain any necessary clearances and/or permits from the following agencies: • Fire Marshal • Public Works Department (Encroachment/Improvement Permit) • Building and Safety Department • Community Development Department • Riverside Co. Environmental Health Department • Desert Sands Unified School District (DSUSD) • Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) • Imperial Irrigation District (IID) The applicant is responsible for all requirements of the permits and/or clearances from the above listed agencies. Where the requirements include approval of improvement plans, the applicant shall furnish proof of such approvals when submitting those improvement plans for City approval. IMPROVEMENT PLANS 3. The following improvement plans shall be prepared and submitted for review and approval by the City: A. "Site Development Plans" shall normally include all surface improvements, including but not limited to: parking lot improvements or revision to existing parking lot layouts, finish grades, curbs & gutters, ADA requirements, retaining and perimeter walls, etc. ADA accessibility to public streets, adjacent buildings and existing handicap P:\PC Reso & COA\May 11, 2004\sdp806coapereso032.doc Planning Commission No. 2004-032 Conditions of Approval - FINAL Site Development Permit 2004-806 Kohl's Department Stores, Inc. May 11, 2004 Page 2 parking shall be shown on the Site Development Plans at a scale to be determined by the Public Works Department. Site Development Plan: 1 " = 30' Horizontal Off Site Street 1 " = 40' Horizontal; 1 " = 4' Vertical Plans for improvements not listed above shall be in formats approved by the City Engineer. B. 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. C. The applicant shall furnish a complete set of the AutoCAD files of all approved improvement plans on a storage media acceptable to the City Engineer. The files shall be saved in a standard AutoCAD format so they may be fully retrievable through a basic AutoCAD program. At the completion of construction, and prior to the final acceptance of the improvements by the City, the applicant shall update the AutoCAD files in order to reflect the as -built conditions. Where the improvement plans were not produced in a standard AutoCAD format, or a file format that can be converted to an AutoCAD format, the City Engineer will accept raster -image files of the plans. IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT 4. In the event that any of the improvements required herein are constructed by the City, the applicant shall, at the time of approval of the development or building permit, reimburse the City for the cost of those improvements. UTILITIES 5. The applicant shall obtain the approval of the City Engineer for the location of all utility lines within any right-of-way, and all above -ground utility structures including, but not limited to, traffic signal cabinets, electric vaults, water valves, and telephone stands, to ensure optimum placement for practical and aesthetic purposes. Planning Commission No. 2004-032 Conditions of Approval - FINAL Site Development Permit 2004-806 Kohl's Department Stores, Inc. May 11, 2004 Page 3 6. Utilities shall be installed prior to overlying hardscape. For installation of utilities in existing, improved streets, the applicant shall comply with trench restoration requirements maintained or required by the City Engineer. The applicant shall provide certified reports of trench compaction for approval of the City Engineer, PARKING LOTS AND ACCESS POINTS 7. The applicant shall reconfigure the existing parking facilities to conform to LQMC Chapter 9.150, particularly drive isle width and parking stall marking design requirements. 8. General access points and turning movements of traffic are limited to the existing access points. CONSTRUCTION 9. The applicant shall employ construction quality -assurance measures that meet with the approval of the City Engineer. 10. 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. 11. 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. 12. Upon completion of construction, the applicant shall 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. Planning Commission No. 2004-032 Conditions of Approval - FINAL Site Development Permit 2004-806 Kohl's Department Stores, Inc. May 11, 2004 Page 4 FIRE MARSHAL 13. A site inspection prior to occupancy will be required by the Fire Department to verify compliance with the conditions listed under this Section. All submissions to the Fire Department are the responsibility of the applicant. 14. Blue dot reflectors are to be placed in the pavement 8 inches from centerline to the side that the fire hydrant is on, to identify fire hydrant locations. 15. Tenant improvement plans shall be submitted to the Fire Department for plan review to run concurrent with the City plan check. 16. Any fire sprinkler changes will need to be submitted to the Fire Department for plan check. The existing fire sprinkler system will need a current certification sticker on the riser, dated with -in the last 5-years. 17. Any commercial operations that produce grease -laden vapors will require a Hood/duct system for fire protection (restaurant use, etc.). 18. 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 an unobstructed clearance height of 13"6". 19. Verification that a KNOX key box is installed on the building (contact the Fire Department for an application, if needed)• 20. Install portable fire extinguishers as required by the California Fire Code. MAINTENANCE 21. The applicant shall make provisions for continuous, perpetual maintenance of all on -site improvements, perimeter landscaping, access drives, and sidewalks. 22. The parking areas within the limits of Parcel 6, PM 25865, shall be resurfaced, and re -striped to incorporate double -hairpin stall markings, as required under Section 9.150.080.B.7, LQMC. Any existing parallel parking Planning Commission No. 2004-032 Conditions of Approval - FINAL Site Development Permit 2004-806 Kohl's Department Stores, Inc. May 11, 2004 Page 5 arrangements shall be eliminated. This shall be included for review as part of any civil plans as required under Condition f/3. 23. The applicant shall provide landscaping in required setbacks, common lots, and park areas. Final landscape and irrigation construction plans for all landscaped areas shall be signed and stamped by a licensed landscape architect. The applicant 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 applicant 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. 24. The planter landscaping adjacent to building areas and parking island landscape improvements, as proposed, shall meet the following requirements during the plan check process: A. Planter areas along the north and south building elevations shall incorporate Washingtonia Robusta palm trees generally as shown on the approved elevation exhibit for SDP 2004-806. A minimum of two additional palm trees per elevation shall be placed, beyond those shown on the approved plan. Trees shall be a minimum 30 feet in height at time of installation. These areas shall be designed to include a decomposed granite groundcover with boulders, and low-lying accent shrubs, dwarf palms, Ocotillo or similar. B. All parking area islands to be landscaped, as shown on the approved landscape plan concept exhibit for SDP 2004-806, shall incorporate only 1 tree instead of two where shown. These areas shall also be designed to include a cobblestone, river rock or similar treatment. All Eucalyptus trees shall be replaced with new species as indicated on the approved landscape plans for the parking area. 25. Building walkway areas leading to the building access points shall be improved with a colored stamped/ patterned concrete in order to discern the entry areas from the remaining pedestrian surfaces. The type of surfacing and extent of placement shall be ADA compliant, and subject to approval as part of the civil plans prepared for the parking and surrounding building area improvements. Planning Commission No. 2004-032 Conditions of Approval - FINAL Site Development Permit 2004-806 Kohl's Department Stores, Inc. May 11, 2004 Page 6 FEES AND DEPOSITS 26. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of Section 13.24.180 (Fees and Deposits), LQMC where applicable. 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. 27. 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), as may be applicable. BUILDING DESIGN 28. Any signing as shown on the approved elevation exhibit is not part of the approval for SDP 2004-806. Signs shall conform to the approved Sign Program for 111 La Quinta Shopping Center, and shall be approved through the sign permit process as applicable under Chapter 9.160, LQMC.