PCRES 2005-034PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2005-034
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN
AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR A
±23,760 SQUARE FOOT COMMERCIAL OFFICE
BUILDING, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS
CASE NO: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2004-814, AMENDMENT #1
APPLICANT: ENTIN FAMILY TRUST
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta,
California, did on the 26" day of July, 2005, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to
consider a request to approve Site Development Permit 2004-814, Amendment #1,
an Amendment to development plans for a ±23,760 square -foot commercial office
building on a 1.82 acre site, located on the east side of Washington Street, ±960
feet north of Fred Waring Drive, more particularly described as:
BEING A PORTION OF PARCELS 25 & 26 OF RS 015/032
WHEREAS, the Architecture and Landscape Review Committee, on the
6Lh day of July, 2004, at a regular meeting, recommended approval of the Site
Development Permit Amendment by adoption of Minute Motion 2005-025 on a 3-0
vote; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta,
California, did on the 91h day of November, 2004, hold a duly noticed Public
Hearing to consider a request to approve Site Development Permit 2004-814, and
did approve said Permit by adoption of Planning Commission Resolution 2004-084;
and,
WHEREAS, said Site Development Permit Amendment 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 Department completed Environmental Assessment 2004-525, which
was certified by adoption of Planning Commission Resolution 2004-083. Based on
the proposed Amendment, none of the circumstances set forth in Public Resources
Code 21166 have been shown to exist and, accordingly, no further environmental
review is warranted; 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 Amendment pursuant to Section 9.210.010 of the
Zoning Code:
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Planning Commission Resolution 2005-034
Site Development Permit 2004-814, Amendment N1
Entin Family Trust
July 26, 2005
1. Consistency with General Plan. The proposed Site Development Permit
Amendment does not significantly change the original approval beyond
architectural changes. The proposed 23,760 sq. ft. office building is in a
Community Commercial designated area that encourages retail and office
uses in close proximity to arterial thoroughfares and residential
neighborhoods. This office use, as designed, complies with the overall
development concepts of the City's General Plan Land Use guidelines.
2. Consistency with Zoning Code. The proposed Site Development Permit
Amendment is consistent with the development standards of the Community
Commercial Zoning District with regard to setbacks, building height, and
parking requirements based on the proposed Conditions of Approval. The
building incorporates a main entry tower element which extends to 45 feet,
6 inches, exceeding the 40 foot maximum height allowed under the
Community Commercial Zoning District. This height of this tower element is
in compliance with Section 9.90.020.B, as the footprint of the tower feature
occupies about 4.4% of the ground floor area, where a maximum of 10% is
allowed under the said Section.
3. Architectural Design. The proposed amended architectural design of the two-
story building incorporates design elements consistent with the prior approval
under Site Development Permit 2004-814, and with past approvals for
similar types of commercial structures and uses.
4. Site Design. As conditioned, the proposed Site Development Permit
Amendment will not be contrary to the existing design policies or standards
established by the city of La Quinta. Under Section 9.90.020.E of the Zoning
Code, it is permitted for architectural projections to extend up to 15 feet
above the required height limit, as part of a Site Development Permit review
5. Landscape Design. The project landscaping designed for the proposed Site
Development Permit will provide an exemplary basis from which to extend a
visual continuity of the proposed project into future surrounding
developments. Additional landscaping and screening included in the approval
conditions for the proposed Site Development Permit Amendment will further
enhance the project.
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.
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Planning Commission Resolution 2005-034
Site Development Permit 2004-814, Amendment #1
Entin Family Trust
July 26, 2005
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;
2. That the Conditions of Approval for Site Development Permit 2004-814, as
adopted by Planning Commission Resolution 2004-084, are hereby
incorporated by reference and shall remain applicable in conjunction with the
Conditions for Site Development Permit 2004-814, Amendment#1, as
contained herein.
3. That it does hereby approve Site Development Permit 2004-814,
Amendment #1, for the reasons set forth in this Resolution, subject to the
Conditions attached hereto.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La
Quinta Planning Commission, held on the 26" day of July, 2005, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Alderson, Ladner, Quill, and Chairman Kirk
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Daniels
ABSTAIN: None
M KIRK, Chairman
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
DOUGcASA.EVANS
Community Development Director
City of La Quinta, California
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2005-034 EXHIBIT A
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2004-814, AMENDMENT #1
ENTIN FAMILY TRUST
JULY 26, 2005
1. All conditions of approval pertaining to Site Development Permit 2004-814, as
approved by adoption of Planning Commission Resolution 2004-084 on
November 9, 2004, are hereby retained and incorporated under this
amendment approval, except as modified herein.
2. The applicant shall provide a wall and planting plan for the trash enclosure,
perimeter parking lot, and other areas as required under 9.100.050.0 and D,
LQMC. The plan shall include provisions for screening of views into the
parking area from Washington Street and surrounding properties as applicable
under these code sections.
3. The roof tile material used shall employ a tri-color blend.
4. Condition #75 of Planning Commission Resolution 2004-084 shall be deleted.
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