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PCRES 2005-011PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2005-011 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA APPROVING DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR TWO CLASSROOM BUILDING ADDITIONS EACH CONSISTING OF 2,503 SQUARE FEET TO AN EXISTING CHURCH CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2005-825 APPLICANT: FAMILY HERITAGE CHURCH WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, did on the, 22nd day of March, 2005 hold a duly noticed Public Hearing, to review building elevations, site and landscape plans for two classroom building additions each consisting of 2,503 square feet to an existing church, on 6.84 acres generally located at the northwest corner of Adams Street and Miles Avenue (78-998 Miles Avenue), more particularly described as: A.P.N. 604-032-026; and WHEREAS, the Architectural and Landscaping Review Committee (ALRC) of the City of La Quinta, California did on the 2ntl day of March, 2005 hold a public meeting to review building elevations, site and landscape plans for two classroom building additions each consisting of 2,503 square feet to an existing church, on 6.84 acres; 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). The La Quinta Community Development Department has determined that this project Is categorically exempt from environmental review pursuant to provisions of section 15332 (Class 32) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), in that the proposed project is an in -fill project less than five acres in size and meets all applicable General Plan and Zoning requirements and, therefore, will have no permanent effects on the environment. 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 make the following mandatory findings to justify approval of said Site Development Permit 2005-825: 1. The proposed Church building additions are consistent with the City=s General Plan in that the property is designated Low Density Residential (LDR). The project is consistent with the goals, policies and intent of the La Quinta General Plan Land Use Element (Chapter 2) provided conditions are met. Planning Commission Resolution 2005-011 Site Development Permit 2005-825 Family Heritage Church Adopted: March 22, 2005 2. The proposed building is consistent with the City=s Zoning Code in that the development standards proposed are consistent with the existing Church and the surrounding land uses. 3. The site design of the proposed project is compatible with development in the area, and accommodates site generated traffic at area intersections. 4 The landscape design of the proposed project, with recommended conditions by the ALRC, complements the building and the surrounding commercial area in that it enhances the aesthetic and visual quality of the area and uses a high quality of materials. 5. The architectural design of the project is compatible with the existing Church building and development in the general vicinity in that it is similar in scale; the building materials provided are durable, aesthetically pleasing, low maintenance, with a blend of compatible colors, surfaces and textures. 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 Commission in this case; 2. That it does approve Site Development Permit 2005-825 for the reasons set forth in this Resolution and subject to the attached conditions. PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta City Planning Commission, held on this the 22"d day of March, 2005, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Commissioners Alderson, Daniels, Ladner, and Chairman Kirk NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Quill ABSTAIN: None AK, Chairman La Quinta, California P:\Reports - PC\2005\3-22-05\McFadden\PC RESO SDP 2005-825.doc Planning Commission Resolution 2005-011 Site Development Permit 2005-825 Family Heritage Church Adopted: March 22, 2005 ATTEST: DOUGLAS . EVANS, Community Development Director City of La Quinta, California P:\Reports - PC\2005\3-22-05\McFadden\PC RESO SDP 2005-825.doc PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2005-011 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2005-825 FAMILY HERITAGE CHURCH CLASSROOM ADDITIONS ADOPTED: MARCH 22, 2005 GENERAL 1. 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. This Site Development Permit shall comply with the requirements and standards of Government Code § § 66410 through 66499.58 (the "Subdivision Map Act"), and Chapter 13 of the La Quinta Municipal Code ("LQMC"). The City of La Quinta's Municipal Code can be accessed on the City's Web Site at www.la-quinta.org. 3. Prior to the issuance of any grading, 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 (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 SCAQMD Coachella Valley 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 improvements plans for City approval. P:\Reports - PC\2005\3-22-05\McFadden\PC COA - SDP 2004-825.doc PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2005-011 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2005-825 FAMILY HERITAGE CHURCH CLASSROOM ADDITIONS ADOPTED: MARCH 22, 2005 A project -specific NPDES construction permit must be obtained by the applicant; and who then shall submit a copy of the Regional Water Quality Control Board's ("RWQCB") acknowledgment of the applicant's Notice of Intent ("NOI"), prior to the issuance of a grading or site construction permit by the City. 4. 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. 5. 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 6. 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. 7. The applicant shall furnish proof of easements, or written permission, as appropriate, from those owners of all abutting properties on which grading, retaining wall construction, permanent slopes, or other encroachments will occur. 8. The applicant shall cause no easement to be granted, or recorded, over any portion of the subject property between the date of approval of the Tentative Tract Map and the date of recording of any Final Map, unless such easement is approved by the City Engineer. 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. `a PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2005-011 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2005-825 FAMILY HERITAGE CHURCH CLASSROOM ADDITIONS ADOPTED: MARCH 22, 2005 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. 9. The following improvement plans shall be prepared and submitted for review and approval by the Public Works Department. 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 applicant may be required to prepare other improvement plans not listed here pursuant to improvements required by other agencies and utility purveyors. A. On -Site Non -Residential Precise Grading Plan 1 " = 30' Horizontal B. PM10 Plan 1" = 40' Horizontal Note. A and B to be submitted concurrently. Other engineered improvement plans prepared for City approval that are not listed above shall be prepared in formats approved by the City Engineer prior to commencing plan preparation. The applicant shall prepare an accessibility assessment on annotated print of the building floor plan identifying every building egress and notes the 2001 California Building Code accessibility requirements associated with each door. The assessment must comply with submittal requirements of the Building & Safety Department. A copy of the reviewed assessment shall be submitted to the Engineering Department in conjunction with the Site Development Plan when it is submitted for plan checking. "Precise Grading" plans shall normally include all on -site surface improvements including but not necessarily limited to finish grades for curbs & gutters, building floor elevations, parking lot improvements and ADA requirements, retaining and perimeter walls, etc. ADA accessibility to public streets, adjacent buildings and existing and proposed handicap parking shall be shown on the Precise Grading Plans at a scale to be determined by the Public Works Department. Precise Grading Plans shall also require approval by the Community Development and Building and Safety Departments. Additionally, the applicant may be required to redesign and revise 3 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2005-011 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2005-825 FAMILY HERITAGE CHURCH CLASSROOM ADDITIONS ADOPTED: MARCH 22, 2005 affected existing external hardscape facilities as deemed necessary by the City Engineer. 10. The City maintains standard plans, detail sheets and/or construction notes for elements of construction which can be accessed via the Online Engineering Library at the City website (www.la-guinta.org). Navigate to the Public Works Department home page and look for the Online Engineering Library hyperlink. 11. 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 SECURITY AGREEMENTS 12. Should the applicant fail to construct the improvements for the development, or fail to satisfy its obligations for the development in a timely manner, the City shall have the right to halt issuance of building permits, and/or final building inspections, withhold other approvals related to the development of the project. GRADING 13. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of Section 13.24.050 (Grading Improvements), LQMC. 14. Prior to occupancy of the project site for any construction, or other purposes, the applicant shall obtain a grading permit approved by the City Engineer. 15. To obtain an approved grading permit, the applicant shall submit and obtain approval of all of the following: 0 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2005-011 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2005-825 FAMILY HERITAGE CHURCH CLASSROOM ADDITIONS ADOPTED: MARCH 22, 2005 A. A rough/precise grading plan (to include the building foot print area, hardscape and landscape areas) prepared by a qualified engineer, B. A preliminary geotechnical ("soils") report prepared by a qualified engineer, C. A Fugitive Dust Control Plan prepared in accordance with Chapter 6.16, (Fugitive Dust Control), LQMC, and D. A Best Management Practices report prepared in accordance with Sections 8.70.010 and 13.24.170 (NPDES stormwater discharge permit and Storm Management and Discharge Controls), LQMC. All grading shall conform to the recommendations contained in the Preliminary Soils Report, and shall be certified as being adequate by a soils engineer, or by an engineering geologist. A statement shall appear on applicable improvement plans that a soils report has been prepared in accordance with the California Health & Safety Code § 17953. The applicant shall furnish security, in a form acceptable to the City, and in an amount sufficient to guarantee compliance with the approved Fugitive Dust Control Plan provisions as submitted with its application for a grading permit. 16. 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. 17. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for any building lot, the applicant shall provide a lot pad certification stamped and signed by a qualified engineer or surveyor. Each pad certification shall list the pad elevation as shown on the approved grading plan, the actual pad elevation and the difference between the two, if any. Such pad certification shall also list the relative compaction of the pad soil. The data shall be organized by lot number, and listed cumulatively if submitted at different times. 5 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2005-011 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2005-825 FAMILY HERITAGE CHURCH CLASSROOM ADDITIONS ADOPTED: MARCH 22, 2005 DRAINAGE Stormwater handling shall conform with an approved revised hydrology and drainage report for the Family Heritage Church. 18. The applicant shall revise proposed retention basins if required by the City Engineer, to comply with the provisions of Section 13.24.120 (Drainage), LQMC, Engineering Bulletin No. 97.03. More specifically, stormwater falling on site during the 100 year storm shall be retained within the development, unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer. Additionally, the 100 year stormwater shall be retained within the interior street right of way. The tributary drainage area shall extend to the centerline of adjacent public streets and include any resulting uncaptured tributary stormwater flows. The design storm shall be either the 3 hour, 6 hour or 24 hour event producing the greatest total run off. 19. The design of the development shall not cause any increase in flood boundaries, levels or frequencies in any area outside the development. 20. Storm drainage historically received from adjoining property shall be received and retained or passed through into the historic downstream drainage relief route. UTILITIES 21. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of Section 13.24.110 (Utilities), LQMC. 22. 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. 23. Underground 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 all utility trench compaction for approval by the City Engineer. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2005-011 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2005-825 FAMILY HERITAGE CHURCH CLASSROOM ADDITIONS ADOPTED: MARCH 22, 2005 STREET IMPROVEMENTS, PARKING LOTS and ACCESS POINTS 24. If applicable, the design of parking facilities shall conform to LQMC Chapter 9.150 (Parking) Entry drives, main interior circulation routes, corner cutbacks, bus turnouts, dedicated turn lanes, ADA accessibility route to public streets and other features shown on the approved construction plans, may require additional street widths and other improvements as may be determined by the City Engineer. 25. The applicant shall remove and replace the existing sidewalk along Adams Street and Miles Street as needed at all locations where it is cracked, uneven at joints, or otherwise damaged pursuant to Streets & Highways Code Section 5610. This requirement applies to all sidewalk located in the public right of way adjacent to the property being developed. CONSTRUCTION 26. The City will conduct final inspections of habitable buildings only when the buildings have access to publicly -maintained streets. The improvements shall include required traffic control devices and pavement markings. LANDSCAPING 27. The applicant shall comply with Sections 13.24.130 (Landscaping Setbacks) & 13.24.140 (Landscaping Plans), LQMC. 28. 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. 29. 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. 7 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2005-011 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2005-825 FAMILY HERITAGE CHURCH CLASSROOM ADDITIONS ADOPTED: MARCH 22, 2005 QUALITY ASSURANCE 30. The applicant shall employ construction quality -assurance measures that meet with the approval of the City Engineer. 31. 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. 32. 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. 33. 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. MAINTENANCE 34. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of Section 13.24.160 (Maintenance), LQMC. 35. The applicant shall make provisions for the continuous and perpetual maintenance of all private on -site improvements, perimeter landscaping, access drives, and sidewalks. FEES AND DEPOSITS 36. 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. 0 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2005-011 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2005-825 FAMILY HERITAGE CHURCH CLASSROOM ADDITIONS ADOPTED: MARCH 22, 2005 37. 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 38. Final conditions will be addressed when building plans are reviewed. Prior to issuance of a building permit, applicant shall review building plans with the Fire Department. Fire Department plan check is to run concurrent with the City plan check. Specific fire protection measures will be determined at the time of plan check. All questions regarding the Fire Department should be directed to Fire Department Planning & Engineering staff at (760) 863-8886. SHERIFF DEPARTMENT 39. Final conditions will be addressed when building plans are reviewed. Prior to issuance of a g permit, applicant shall review building plans with the Sheriff's Department regarding Vehicle Code requirements, defensible space, and other law enforcement and public safety concerns. All questions regarding the Sheriff's Department should be directed to the Deputy at (760) 863-8950. ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPE REVIEW COMMITTEE 40. Relocate the trash enclosure to the south of the property. The location and design shall be approved by the Community Development Director. 41. Perimeter walls are to be slump or split -face block compatible with the adjacent Fire Station wall; slump block is allowed adjacent to Church near the proposed classroom addition. MMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 42. Applicant shall construct a perimeter wall along the west edge of the property directly adjacent to the proposed classroom additions or approximately one third of the entire length. Construction to run concurrently with the construction of the Church classroom additions. Applicant shall work with the adjacent property owner to complete a final design, phasing for construction of the wall, and a cost sharing agreement for the remaining portions of the perimeter wall. 0 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2005-011 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2005-825 FAMILY HERITAGE CHURCH CLASSROOM ADDITIONS ADOPTED: MARCH 22, 2005 43. Applicant shall install a hedge that can grow to a minimum of eight feet on that portion of the site adjacent to the west property line and the new buildings. 44. This Site Development Permit shall expire two years from the date of Planning Commission approval. 10