PCRES 2005-059PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2005-059
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO
THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF DESIGN GUIDELINES
AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR A ± 26.53 ACRE
COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT
CASE NO.: SPECIFIC PLAN 2005-075
APPLICANT: COSTCO WHOLESALE AND KOMAR INVESTMENTS
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did, on the 22ND day of November, 2005, hold a duly -noticed Public Hearing to
consider Specific Plan 2005-075, which Specific Plan if adopted, would establish
design guidelines and development standards for the property located south of
Highway 1 1 1 and Depot Drive, and more particularly described as:
A.P.N.'S 649-030-086,649-030-087,649-030-007, AND 649-030-088 AND;
WHEREAS, the Community Development Department has prepared a
Draft Environmental Impact Report 2005-539 (State Clearinghouse # 2005081060)
("DEIR"), which DEIR has been review and considered by the Planning Commission,
and to which the Planning Commission has adopted findings contained in Planning
Commission Resolution 2005-058; and
WHEREAS, at said public hearing, the Project materials, staff report, staff
presentation, the applicant's presentation, and the testimony and materials submitted
by interested persons during the public hearing, did establish the following facts which
support a recommendation for approval of the Specific Plan:
1. That the proposed Specific Plan is consistent with the goals and policies of the
La Quinta General Plan in that the property is designated Regional Commercial
(RC) and Commercial Park (CP) which permits the uses proposed for the
property.
2. That the Specific Plan is compatible with the existing and anticipated
development in the area, in that the project, as conditioned, provides adequate
circulation. The proposed uses are compatible with zoning on adjacent
properties in that the project is adjacent to regional commercial zoning districts.
3. The Specific Plan is suitable and appropriate for the subject property in that the
property is designated RC and CP and the proposed uses are consistent with the
uses allowed in the these Zoning Districts.
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Planning Commission Resolution 2005-059
Specific Plan 2005-075
Costco Wholesale and Komar Investments
Adopted: November 22, 2005
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4. That the proposed Specific Plan will not create conditions materially detrimental
to the public health, safety, and welfare in that the resulting uses will require
Planning Commission review and approval of development plans under a Site
Development Permit, which will ensure adequate Conditions of Approval.
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 correct and constitute the findings of
the Planning Commission in this case.
2. That it does hereby recommend to the City Council approval of the above -
described Specific Plan request for the reasons set forth in this Resolution,
subject to the attached conditions.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta
Planning Commission held on this 22nd day of November 2005, by the following vote
to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Daniels, Ladner, Quill, and Chairman Kirk
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Alderson
ABSTAIN: None
TOC K PK, Chairman
City La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
DOUGLA R.EVANS
Community Development Director
City of La Quinta, California
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2005-059
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL — ADOPTED
SPECIFIC PLAN 2005-075
COSTCO WHOLESALE AND KOMAR INVESTMENTS
ADOPTED: NOVEMBER 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 Specific Plan, or any Final Map
recorded thereunder. 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 Phase I shall also include: 1) all off site street improvements to include widening of
Highway 111; 2) construction of a bus shelter per City of La Quinta standards; and
3) complete interim intersection and signal improvements at the intersection of
Highway 111 and Depot Drive as approved by the City Engineer. As a minimum,
provide split phase traffic signal operation for northbound and southbound Depot
Drive traffic and relocate the north -south crosswalk crossing Highway 111 to the
east side of the intersection. Ultimate street improvements and signal modification
shall be implemented once sufficient right of way is obtained to accommodate all
turn movements and proper alignment of lanes on the north side of the Highway
111 /Depot Drive intersection.
3 A 6-foot wide landscaped median shall be constructed in the main circulation entry
driveway from Highway 111 to the Costco Fueling Station drive aisle located
approximately 400 feet from the Highway 111 centerline. Stop conditions from
drive aisles accessing the main circulation entry driveway shall be implemented at
this and the main circulation entry driveway terminus located approximately 600
feet from the Highway 111 centerline. A three way stop may be implemented at
the latter intersection if required by the City Engineer.
4. All mitigation measures contained in the Draft Environmental Impact Report 2005-
539 shall be complied with.
5. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, all project related final Conditions of Approval
shall be incorporated in the Final Specific Plan document. Applicant shall work with
staff to correct internal document inconsistencies prior to final publication of
Specific Plan document. Applicant shall provide five copies of the Final Specific
Plan document to the Community Development Department.
6. All vacant parcels within the Specific Plan area shall be screened from view; have
limited vehicular access, and be treated to prevent wind blown sand.