PCRES 2005-036PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2005-036
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA APPROVING
DEVELOPMENT PLAN MODIFICATIONS FOR A TWO-
STORY PARKING STRUCTURE
CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2003-765, AMENDMENT NO. 1
APPLICANT: MADISON DEVELOPMENT L.L.C.. a
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the, 91h day of August, 2005 hold a duly noticed Public Hearing, to review north
building elevation site plans for a two-story, 142 space parking structure generally
located at the northwest corner of Highway 111 and Washington Street within the
Point Happy Commercial Center, more particularly described as:
A.P.N. 604-050-048; and
WHEREAS, the Architectural and Landscaping Review Committee of the
City of La Quinta, California did on the 2ntl day of August, 2005 hold a public meeting
to review modifications to the north elevation of a 142 space parking structure
generally located at the northwest corner of Highway 111 and Washington Street
within the Point Happy Commercial Center; 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 City Council certified Environmental
Assessment 2000-395 for Specific Plan 2000-043, Point Happy Commercial Center.
No changed circumstances or conditions nor any new information is proposed which
would trigger the preparation of a subsequent Environmental Assessment pursuant to
Public Resources Code Section 21166; 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 make the following mandatory findings of approval:
1. The proposed commercial building/parking structure is consistent with the City's
General Plan in that the property is designated Community Commercial (CC).
The Land Use Element (Policy 1) of the 2002 General Plan Update allows a full
range of retail businesses. 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.
2. The proposed project is consistent with the goals and objectives of the Point
Happy Specific Plan in that the project is a permitted use and complies with the
parking development standards and design guidelines.
Planning Commission Resolution 2005-036
Site Development Permit 2003-765, Amendment No. 1
Madison Development LLC
Adopted: August 9, 2005
3. The proposed commercial building and parking structure are consistent with the
Point Happy Commercial Center Specific Plan 2000-043 which supplements,
replaces or, is consistent with the City's Zoning Code requirements.
4. The site design of the proposed project is compatible with the commercial
development in the area, and accommodates site generated traffic at area
intersections.
5. The architectural design of the project is compatible with surrounding
development in that it is similar in scale to the development in the area. The
building materials provide a durable and non-combustible, aesthetically pleasing,
low maintenance, and a blend of surfaces and textures.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the
City of La Quinta, California, as follows:
1 . The above recitations are true and constitute the findings of the Commission in
this case;
2. That it does approve Site Development Permit 2003-765, Amendment No. 1 for
the reasons set forth in this Resolution and subject to the attached conditions.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City of
La Quinta Planning Commission, held on this 9`" day of August, 2005, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Daniels, Ladner, and Quill
NOES: Chairman Kirk
ABSENT: Commissioner Alderson
ABSTAIN: None
T0111 KI K, Chairman
City La Quinta, California
Planning Commission Resolution 2005-036
Site Development Permit 2003-765, Amendment No.
Madison Development LLC
Adopted: August 9, 2005
ATTEST:
DOUGLAS EVANS
Communi y Development Director
City of La Quinta, California
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2005-036
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL — ADOPTED
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2003-765, AMENDMENT NO. 1
PTM, LA QUINTA, L.L.C.
ADOPTED: AUGUST 9, 2005
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 plan. 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. All Conditions of Approval for Site Development Permit 2003-765, approved by
the Planning Commission on April 22, 2003, remain on the project.
ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPE REVIEW COMMITTEE
3. The covered parking metal roofing shall be texturized or colored to match the
commercial building colors.
4. Final plans and finished construction shall be subject to staff review and
approval to ensure that the lower level of the parking structure is the equvilent .
level of detail as the original conceptual plan approval.