PCRES 2005-039PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2005-039
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE USE
OF 17,360 SQUARE FEET 05 TEMPORARY STRUCTURES
AS A TEMPORARY CLUBHOUSE FACILITY, ON PORTIONS
OF A 17.18-ACRE SITE, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS
CASE NO.: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2005-094
APPLICANT: LA QUINTA COUNTRY CLUB
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta,
California, did on the 27`h day of September, 2005, hold a duly noticed Public
Hearing to consider the request of La Quinta Country Club to establish a 17,360
square foot temporary clubhouse facility, located within the La Quinta Country Club
grounds at the northeast corner of Avenue 50 and Eisenhower Drive, more
particularly described as:
17.18 ACRES M/L IN A PORTION OF THE SE '/a OF SECTION 36, T5S, R6E
RECORDS OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY
WHEREAS, said Conditional Use 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
Department has determined that this proposal is exempt from review under the
Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
per Section 15303 (Class 3 — New Construction Or Conversion Of Small
Structures); 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 Conditional Use Permit, pursuant to Section 9.210.020 of the Zoning Code:
1. Consistency with General Plan. The design and improvements of the
proposed clubhouse use are consistent with the La Quinta General Plan Land
Use Element. The proposed golf clubhouse is consistent with the Golf Course
land use designation, and is compatible with existing La Quinta Country Club
residential units, ensuring adequate space separation between both land
uses.
2. Consistency with Zoning Code. The proposed clubhouse buildings and use
are consistent with current standards of the Zoning Code, in that potential
visual effects will be minimal, based on existing conditions, design and siting
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of the structures at a maximum roof height of 15 feet. Proposed landscape
improvements around the facility will soften any visual effects on nearby
residential uses. Parking will be located farther away from residential areas
than the current existing parking.
3. California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The proposed temporary
clubhouse facility has been determined to be exempt from CEQA, under
Guidelines Section 15303 (Class 3 — New Construction or Conversion of
Small Structures), in that the site is fully developed as private land use (golf
course and residential) that is surrounded by urban infrastructure
improvements (e.g., water, sanitation, etc.) and is consistent with the
overlying zoning and General; Plan designations for the site and its
surrounding areas.
4. Compatibility with Surrounding Uses. The proposed improvements are
located almost 500 feet from the closest existing La Quinta Country Club
residential units, ensuring adequate separation between both land uses. The
clubhouse will be partially screened by existing and proposed landscape
improvements.
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; and,
2. That it does hereby approve Conditional Use Permit 2005-094 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 City Planning Commission, held on the 271h day of September, 2005, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Alderson, Daniels, Ladner, Quill, and Chairman Kirk
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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ABSTAIN: None
,MRK, Chairman
of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
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DOUGLA EVANS
Community Development Director
City of La Quinta, California
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2005-039
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL — FINAL
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2005-094
LA QUINTA COUNTRY CLUB
SEPTEMBER 27, 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 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 permit shall expire on September 27, 2008, unless a one-year time
extension is applied for and granted pursuant to Section 9.200.080 of the
Zoning Code. A request for a time extension shall be filed in writing with the
Community Development Department no later than August 27, 2008.
3. Prior to the issuance of a grading, construction, building or other permit, the
applicant shall obtain applicable permits and/or clearances from the following
agencies, if applicable or required:
• Riverside County Fire Marshal (RCFM)
• Public Works Department (PWD) - Encroachment Permit, Green Sheet
(Public Works Clearance) for Building Permits
• Community Development Department (CDD)
• Riverside County Environmental Health Department (RCEHD)
• Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD)
• Imperial Irrigation District (IID)
• California Water Quality Control Board (CWQCB)
• Waste Management of the Desert
• SCAQMD Coachella Valley
The applicant is responsible for all requirements of the permits or clearances
from the above listed agencies and departments. If the requirements include
approval of improvement plans, applicant shall furnish proof of said approvals
prior to obtaining City approval of the plans.
The applicant shall comply with any applicable provisions of the City's
NPDES stormwater discharge permit, Sections 8.70.010 et seq. (Stormwater
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Management and Discharge Controls), and 13.24.
Water), LQMC; Riverside County Ordinance No. 457;
Resources Control Board's Order No. 99-08-DWQ.
GRADING
170 (Clean Air/Clean
and the State Water
4. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of Section 13.24.050
(Grading Improvements), LQMC, as applicable.
5. Prior to occupancy of the project site for any construction, or other
purposes, that disturbs any soil area greater than 5,000 s.f., the applicant
shall obtain approval of a Fugitive Dust Control Plan, prepared in accordance
with Chapter 6.16 (Fugitive Dust Control), LQMC. 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.
UTILITIES
6. The applicant shall obtain the approval of the City Engineer, and/or the
appropriate utility purveyor, for the location of all utility lines within rights of
way and all above -ground utility structures including, but not limited to,
electrical vaults, water valves, and telephone stands, to ensure optimum
placement for practical and aesthetic purposes.
PARKING/ACCESS POINTS
7. The applicant shall protect existing hardscape surrounding the proposed
construction area to include but not limited to garden walls, landscaping,
irrigation systems, curb and gutter, sidewalk and pavement.
8. Applicant shall prepare an accessibility and parking plan for the temporary
clubhouse and surrounding use areas, which shall delineate path of travel,
parking improvement locations, dimensions and design, to the specifications
and satisfaction of the City Engineer. Plans for the new parking area south of
the tennis courts shall be prepared and submitted as required by Public
Works.
ROVEMENT PLANS
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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.
9. 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.
10. 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 Precise Grading Plan 1 " = 40' Horizontal
B. PM 10 Plan 1 " = 40' Horizontal
On -Site 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.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
11. The applicant shall employ any construction quality -assurance measures as
may be deemed necessary, to meet the approval of the City Engineer.
12. The applicant shall employ or retain qualified civil engineers, geotechnical
engineers, surveyors, or other appropriate professionals to provide sufficient
construction supervision to be able to furnish and sign accurate record
drawings, to the requirements of the City Engineer.
13. Upon completion of construction, the applicant shall furnish the City
reproducible record drawings of all improvement plans which were signed by
the City. Each sheet shall be clearly marked "Record Drawings," "As -Built"
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or "As -Constructed" and shall be stamped and signed by the engineer or
surveyor certifying to the accuracy of the drawings. The applicant shall
revise the CAD or raster -image files previously submitted to the City to
reflect as -constructed conditions.
FEES AND DEPOSITS
14. The applicant shall pay the City's established fees for plan checking and
construction inspection. Fee amounts shall be those in effect when the
applicant makes application for plan checking and permits. These shall
include any Development Impact Fees and Infrastructure Fees as may be
required.
BUILDING AND SAFETY
15. The use is shown as a proposed configuration of commercial coach modules
that is considered to be a single structure, due to the proximity of the
buildings to one another and the veranda of undefined construction joining
the buildings. This configuration will require analysis and review for approval
in one of two ways:
A. Provide written evidence of approval for this specific configuration
and use of buildings (commercial coaches) from the California
Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).
Approval must include occupancy groups, allowable areas, fire
sprinkler requirements, exiting requirements and accessibility. Any fire
and life safety considerations not specifically addressed in this
approval will be regulated by Item 2, below.
B. Provide written evidence of approval for this specific configuration
and use of buildings from the City of La Quinta Building & Safety
Department. Contact Greg Butler, Building & Safety Manager, directly
at 760-777-7015 for specific submittal requirements.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
16. Approved super fire hydrants shall be located not less than 25 feet nor more
than 165 feet from any portion of the building(s) as measured along outside
travel ways.
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17. A KNOX padlock shall be installed on each commercial building and/or suite
(Contact the fire department for an application).
18. Blue dot reflectors shall be placed in the street 8 inches from centerline to
the side that the fire hydrant is on, to identify fire hydrant locations.
19. City of La Quinta ordinance requires all commercial buildings 5,000 sq. ft. or
larger to be fully sprinkled. NFPA 13 Standard. Sprinkler plans, if required
will need to be submitted to the Fire Department.
20. Fire Department connections (FDC), if required shall be not less than 25 feet
nor more than 50 feet from a fire hydrant and shall be located on the front
side of the buildings. FDC's and PIV's may not be located at the rear of
buildings. Note also that FDC's must be at least 25 feet from the building
and may not be blocked by landscaping, parking stalls or anything that may
restrict immediate access.
21. The required water system, including fire hydrants, shall be installed and
accepted by the appropriate water agency prior to any combustible building
material being placed on an individual lot.
22. Fire Department street access shall come to within 150 feet of all portions of
the 151 floor of all buildings, by path of exterior travel.
23. Install portable fire extinguishers as required by the California Fire Code.
24. Contact the Riverside County Fire Marshal for interpretation of the precise
meaning and applicability of these requirements (c/o Dale Evenson, Fire
Safety Specialist) at (760) 863-8886. Any submissions to the Fire
Department are the responsibility of the applicant. Building plans shall be
submitted to the Fire Department for plan review to run concurrent with the
City plan check.
MISCELLANEOUS
25. The applicant shall protect in place all existing landscaping and irrigation not
altered by siting of the temporary clubhouse facilities. A landscaping plan, in
_ conformance with the approved landscape concept for potted plant locations
and plant materials, shall be submitted for review and approval by the
Community Development Department at the time of submittal for building
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permit plan check. The plan shall incorporate appropriate landscape
treatments to limit views into the facility from easterly residential properties.
26. It is acknowledged that certain facility modifications may be necessary to
accommodate large events, such as the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic. Such
modifications shall be reviewed as part of the specific event permitting
process unless intended to become a part of the continuous use of the
facility. Review of any such continuous use modifications will be
accomplished by the Community Development Department, unless
determined by the Community Development Director to extend beyond the
scope of this Conditional Use Permit approval.
27. All exterior lighting shall be in compliance with the provisions of the City's
Outdoor Light Control Ordinance (Section 9.100.150), as in effect at the
time of permit application.
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