PCRES 2006-032PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2006-032
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA APPROVING
OF USES FOR AN EQUESTRIAN FACILITY TO BE
LOCATED Y< MILE SOUTH OF AVENUE 54 ON MONROE
STREET
CASE NO.: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2006-099
APPLICANT: TRANS WEST HOUSING
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the, 26T" day of September, 2006 hold a duly noticed Public Hearing, to review
the proposed equestrian uses applied for in Conditional Use Permit 2006-099,
including a covered riding arena, stables, two caretaker's residences, and related
accessory buildings, more particularly described as:
APN 767-320-006 & 767-320-007; AND
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 83-68), in that the La Quinta Community Development
Department has completed Environmental Assessment (EA) 2006-574. The
Community Development Director has determined that the project will not have a
significant adverse impact on the environment and therefore, recommends a Mitigated
Negative Declaration of environmental impact be certified; and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Department published the public
hearing notice in the Desert Sun newspaper on the 26T" day of August, 2006, as
prescribed by the Municipal Code. Public hearing notices were also mailed to all
property owners within 500 feet of the site; 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 Conditional Use Permit 2006-099.
1. Consistency with General Plan. The proposed uses for the equestrian center and
related structures are consistent with the City's General Plan in that the
property is designated Very Low Density Residential (VLDR). The uses are
consistent with the goals, policies and intent of the La Quinta General Plan Land
Use Element (Chapter 2).
2. Consistency with Zoning Code. The proposed uses are consistent with the
Planning Commission Resolution 2006-032
Conditional Use Permit 2006-099
Griffin Ranch Saddle Club
Adopted: September 26, 2006
City's Zoning Code in that the proposed uses are compatible with the both the
existing Very Low Density Residential (RVL) zoning district and the existing
Equestrian Overlay district, which permits the use of commercial stables and
riding academies with an approved Conditional Use Permit.
3. Compatibility with Surrounding Uses. That approval of this Conditional Use
Permit, in this case, will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or
general welfare or injurious to, or incompatible with the properties and land uses
in the vicinity in that public agencies have reviewed the proposed equestrian
facility for these issues with no significant concerns identified.
4. California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The Planning Commission has
independently reviewed and considered the information contained in the
Mitigated Negative Declaration, and finds that it adequately describes and
addresses the environmental effects of the Project, and that, based upon the
Initial Study, the comments received thereon, and the entire record of
proceeding for this Project, there is no substantial evidence in light of the whole
record that there may be significant adverse environmental effects as a result of
the Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the
City of La Quinta, California, as follows:
That the above recitations are true and constitute the findings of the
Commission in this case;
2. That it does hereby approve of Conditional Use Permit 2006-099 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 26`h day of September, 2006, by
the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Alderson, Barrows, Daniels, Engle, and Chairman Quill
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Planning Commission Resolution 2006-032
Conditional Use Permit 2006.099
Griffin Ranch Saddle Club
Adopted: September 26, 2006
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
DOUGLA R. EVANS,
Community Development Director
City of La Quinta, California
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2006-032
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2006-099
TRANS WEST HOUSING, INC.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2006
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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. CUP 2006-099 shall comply with all applicable conditions and/or mitigation
measures, which are incorporated by reference herein, for the following
related approvals:
• Environmental Assessment 2006-574
• Site Development Permit 2006-866
In the event of any conflict(s) between approval conditions and/or provisions
of these approvals, the Community Development Director shall determine
precedence. No development permits will be issued until compliance with
these conditions has been achieved.
3. Prior to the issuance of any grading, construction, or building permit by the
City, the applicant shall obtain the necessary clearances and/or permits from
the following agencies, as applicable:
• Fire Marshal
• Public Works Department (Grading Permit, Improvement Permit)
• Community Development Department
• Riverside County Environmental Health Department
• Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD)
• Imperial Irrigation District (IID)
• California Water Quality Control Board (CWQCB)
• South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD)
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 improvement plans for City approval.
RESOLUTION 2006-032
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2006-099
TRANS WEST HOUSING, INC.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2006
4. The subject property for the Saddle Club equestrian center shall be in
conformance with the approved application exhibits (including floor plans)
and conditions of approval contained in Conditional Use Permit 2006-099
and Site Development Permit 2006-866, unless otherwise amended by the
following conditions.
FEES AND DEPOSITS
5. 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.
6. 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).
HEALTH, SAFETY, AND MAINTENANCE
7. Provisions shall be made for the continuous and perpetual maintenance of all
private on -site improvements, including automated insect control systems,
dust control systems, perimeter landscaping, access drives, and sidewalks.
8. An automated Fly -Guy brand or similar fly/insect control spray system shall
be installed and maintained in the manure storage building and all horse
stalls, aisles, and work areas.
9. The applicants shall initiate and maintain procedures for routine dust control.
All driving surfaces shall consist of a dustless or dust -resistant gravel
material and shall be watered regularly. Non -grass areas, such as arenas,
trails, pens, and walkers, shall be watered daily for dust -control purposes.
Watering of non -grass areas shall be conducted more frequently should wind
conditions necessitate. Water cannons, irrigation, and water trucks shall be
utilized as a part of the dust control program.
10. Odor control measures shall include heavy-duty odor control blocks such as
Go/den Be// Big Time brand or similar product placed at 50 to 75 foot
RESOLUTION 2006-032
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2006-099
TRANS WEST HOUSING, INC.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2006
intervals along the southern property boundary and within the manure
storage building. Should odor control be deemed necessary by the City along
other property boundaries, the applicant shall be responsible for the
installation and maintenance of additional odor control blocks.
11. Manure shall be stored completely within the manure storage building and
shall be removed from the site by a licensed waste hauler no less than once
per week. Containers used for manure storage shall be enclosed or covered
when being removed from the building and site. Entries to the manure
storage building shall remain closed when not in use.
12. The applicant shall be responsible for the daily removal of all nuisance
manure including from the public right-of-way, equestrian trails, and
landscaped areas.
13. Ground mulching of manure shall only be permitted within designated grass
pastures. Should new laws be adopted prohibiting this practice, it shall be
prohibited.
14. The applicants shall be responsible for the sanitary operations of the facility
including but not limited to daily cleaning of the stalls, regular cleaning and
deodorizing of the manure storage building, regular maintenance of odor and
pest control systems, prevention and interdiction of wastewater from
entering into stormwater retention and flows, and regular manure removal
from the site.
15. The City shall maintain the ability to revoke this CUP and set a new public
hearing date in order to impose additional conditions to correct problems that
may arise such as property maintenance and related Municipal Code
violations, and excessive nuisance related responses from code enforcement.
Additional conditions, to correct problems, include but are not limited to
modifications of hours of operation, restrictions to the number of boarded
horses, dust control measures, odor control measures, and methods and
frequency of manure usage and removal.
FACILITY OPERATIONS
16. Hours of operation for the Saddle Club shall be limited to between 7am and
9pm, except for Daylight Savings Hours during which the facility shall close
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2006-099
TRANS WEST HOUSING, INC.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2006
at 8pm. Modifications to these hours shall only be permitted with the
approval of the Community Development Director.
17. Horse shows, competitions, rodeos, auctions, or other similar special events
shall be prohibited.
18. Outdoor loudspeakers and public announcement systems shall be prohibited
from installation and use.
19. Onsite equestrian boarding shall be limited to a maximum of 90 horses.
Boarding or keeping of other types of livestock shall be prohibited.
20. Parking shall be restricted to designated areas upon gravel road surfaces. No
vehicles shall be permitted to park within landscaped areas, pastures, pens,
or on grass surfaces.
21. Horse trailers shall have a maximum 72 hour parking limit. Horse trailers may
be kept on -site longer than 72 hours if stored within an accessory building.
22. The northerly access gate between the residential portion of Griffin Ranch
and the Saddle Club shall be accessible to members with a "clicker" or
similar remote control device during business hours.
23. The southerly portion of the circular access road shall be gated and limited to
use by emergency and oversized vehicles only.
OUTDOOR LIGHTING
24. The existing outdoor lighting system shall be dismantled and removed from
the site.
25. Only focused and shielded security lighting installed in accord with the
Outdoor Lighting Ordinance shall be permitted. Details of all exterior light
fixtures and a photometric plan shall be submitted to the Community
Development Department prior to the issuance of building permits to ensure
conformance with the Outdoor Lighting Ordinance. —