PCRES 2006-035PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2006-035
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR TWO RETAIL COMMERCIAL
BUILDINGS, SHOPS 1 & 2, FEATURING UP TO EIGHT
MINOR UNITS WITHIN THE WASHINGTON PARK
COMMERCIAL CENTER
CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2006-869
APPLICANT: WASHINGTON 111, LTD
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 26TR day of September 2006, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider
the request of WASHINGTON 111, LTD to approve the construction of a portion of a
retail shopping center in the Washington Park commercial center located on the east
side of Washington Street, south of Highway 111, more particularly described as:
Parcel Map #32683
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 83-68). The City Council certified Environmental
Assessment 2002-459 for Specific Plan 89-01 1 Amendment No. 4, Washington Park
Commercial Center. No changed circumstances or conditions exist which would
trigger the preparation of a subsequent Environmental Impact Report or environmental
review pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21 166; and,
WHEREAS, the Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee, did on
the 6`h day of September, 2006, at a regular meeting, recommended approval of the
development plans, subject to conditions; 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:
1. The commercial units in this proposed phase of the project are consistent with
the General Plan in that they are designated for regional commercial uses.
2. The commercial project has been designed to be consistent with the applicable
provisions of the City's Zoning Code, or amended as allowed in compliance with
Specific Plan 89-01 1 Amendment No.4.
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Planning Commission Resolution 2006-035
Site Development Permit 2006-869
Shops 1 & 2
Washington 111, LTD
Adopted: September 26, 2006
3. The architectural design of the commercial project, including, but not limited to,
the architectural style, scale, building mass, materials, colors, architectural
details, roof style, and other architectural elements, are compatible with the
surrounding development, previously approved and constructed phases, and
with the quality of design prevalent in the City. The commercial center is
suitably designed and conforms to the established theme of the project.
4. The site design of the project, including but not limited to project entries,
interior circulation, pedestrian and bicycle access, pedestrian amenities,
screening of equipment, exterior lighting, and other site design elements are
compatible with previously approved and constructed phases, surrounding
development, and with the quality of design prevalent in the City.
5. Project landscaping, including but not limited to the arrangement, variety, size,
color, texture, and coverage of plant materials, with conditions, has been
designed so as to provide relief, complement buildings, visually emphasize
prominent design elements, screen undesirable views, provide a harmonious
transition between adjacent land uses, and provide an overall unifying influence
to enhance the visual continuity of the project.
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 it does hereby approve Site Development Permit 2006-869 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 261h day of September, 2006, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Alderson, Barrows, Daniels, Engle, and Chairman Quill
NOES: None
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Planning Commission Resolution 2006-035
Site Development Permit 2006-869
Shops 1 & 2
Washington 111, LTD
Adopted: September 26, 2006
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
v
PAUL`QUILL; Chairman
City of La Quinta, California
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DOUdLWFf.EVANS
Community Development Director
City of La Quinta, California
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2006-035
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL — FINAL
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2006-869
WASHINGTON PARK, SHOPS 1 & 2
SEPTEMBER 26, 2006
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 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. Prior to the issuance of any grading, construction, or building permit by the
City, the applicant shall obtain the necessary applicable clearances and/or
permits from the following agencies:
• Fire Marshal
• Public Works Department (Grading Permit, Green Sheet (Public Works
Clearance) for Building Permits, Improvement Permit)
• Community Development Department
• Riverside Co. Environmental Health Department
• Desert Sands Unified School District
• Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD)
• Imperial Irrigation District (IID)
• California Water Quality Control Board (CWQCB)
• SunLine Transit Agency
• South Coast Air Quality Management District Coachella Valley
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 improvements plans for City approval.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2006-035
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2006-869
WASHINGTON PARK, SHOPS 1 & 2
SEPTEMBER 26, 2006
3. The applicant shall comply with applicable provisions of the City's NPDES
stormwater discharge permit, Sections 8.70.010 et seq. (Stormwater
Management and Discharge Controls), and 13.24.170 (Clean Air/Clean Water),
LQMC; Riverside County Ordinance No. 457, the State Water Resources Control
Board's Order No. 99-08-DWQ and conditions of Specific Plan 87-011 and
Parcel Map Nos. 30903 and 32683.
PROPERTY RIGHTS
4. Prior to issuance of any permit(s), the applicant shall acquire or confer
easements and other property rights necessary for the construction or proper
functioning of the proposed development. Conferred rights shall include
irrevocable offers to dedicate or grant access easements to the City for
emergency services and for maintenance, construction and reconstruction of
essential improvements. Said conferred rights shall also include grant of access
easement to the City of La Quinta for the purpose of graffiti removal by City
staff or assigned agent in perpetuity and agreement to the method to remove
graffiti and to paint over to best match existing. The applicant shall establish
the aforementioned requirements in the CC&R's for the development or other
agreements as approved by the City Engineer.
5. The applicant shall furnish proof of easements, or written permission, as
appropriate, from those owners of all abutting properties on which grading,
retaining wall construction, permanent slopes, or other encroachments will
occur.
IMPROVEMENT PLANS
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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
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SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2006-869
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SEPTEMBER 26, 2006
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.
On -Site Commercial Precise Grading/Storm Drain Plan (as revised for
this Site Development Permit) 1 " = 20' Horizontal
2. PM 10 Plan 1 " = 40' Horizontal
3. Storm Drain Plans (as revised for this Site Development Permit)
1 " = 40' Horizontal
Other engineered improvement plans prepared for City approval that are not
listed above shall be prepared in formats approved by the City Engineer prior to
commencing plan preparation.
"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,
retaining and perimeter walls, etc. ADA accessibility to public streets, adjacent
buildings and existing handicap parking shall be shown on the Precise Grading
Plans at a scale to be determined by the Public Works Department.
8. The City maintains standard plans, detail sheets and/or construction notes for
elements of construction. For a fee, established by City Resolution, the
applicant may purchase such standard plans, detail sheets and/or construction
notes from the City.
9. The applicant shall furnish a complete set of the AutoCAD files of all approved
improvement plans on a storage media acceptable to the City Engineer. The
files shall be saved in a standard AutoCAD format so they may be fully
retrievable through a basic AutoCAD program.
At the completion of construction, and prior to the final acceptance of the
improvements by the City, the applicant shall update the AutoCAD files in order
to reflect the as -built conditions.
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SEPTEMBER 26, 2006
Where the improvement plans were not produced in a standard AutoCAD
format, or a file format that can be converted to an AutoCAD format, the City
Engineer will accept raster -image files of the plans.
IMPROVEMENT SECURITY AGREEMENTS
10. Should the applicant fail to construct the improvements for the development, or
fail to satisfy its obligations for the development in a timely manner, the City
shall have the right to halt issuance of building permits, and/or final building
inspections, withhold other approvals related to the development of the project,
or call upon the surety to complete the improvements.
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11. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of Section 13.24.050 (Grading
Improvements), LQMC and conditions of Specific Plan 87-011 and Parcel Map
Nos. 30903 and 32683.
12. Prior to occupancy of the project site for any construction, or other purposes,
the applicant shall obtain a grading permit approved by the City Engineer.
13. To obtain an approved grading permit, the applicant shall submit and obtain
approval of all of the following:
A. A precise grading/storm drain plan prepared by a qualified engineer or
architect,
B. A Fugitive Dust Control Plan prepared in accordance with Chapter 6.16,
(Fugitive Dust Control), LQMC, and
All grading shall conform to the recommendations contained in the previously
approved Soils Report, and shall be certified as being adequate by a soils
engineer, or by an engineering geologist.
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.
14. The applicant shall maintain all open graded, undeveloped land in order to
prevent wind and/or water erosion of such land. All open graded, undeveloped
land shall either be planted with interim landscaping, or stabilized with such
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other erosion control measures, as were approved in the Fugitive Dust Control
Plan.
15. Prior to any site grading or regrading that will raise or lower any portion of the
site by more than plus or minus three tenths of a foot from the elevations
shown on the Precise Grading Plan submitted with this Site Development
Permit, the applicant shall submit the proposed grading changes to the City
Staff for a substantial conformance finding review.
16. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for any building lot, the applicant shall
provide a lot pad certification stamped and signed by a qualified engineer or
surveyor.
DRAINAGE
17. Stormwater handling shall conform with the approved hydrology and drainage
report for Specific Plan 87-01 1, Amendment No. 4 or Parcel Map Nos. 30903 &
32683, or as conditioned and modified for this Site Development Permit.
Nuisance water shall be disposed of in a trickling sand filter and leach field or
equivalent system approved by the City Engineer.
UTILITIES
18. Underground utilities shall be installed prior to overlying hardscape. For
installation of utilities in existing improved streets, the applicant shall comply
with trench restoration requirements maintained, or required by the City
Engineer.
The applicant shall provide certified reports of all utility trench compaction for
approval by the City Engineer.
PARKING LOT AND ACCESS AISLES
19. The design of parking facilities shall conform to LQMC Chapter 9.150, and
conditions of the approved SP 87-01 1, Amendment No. 4 and Parcel Map Nos.
30903 & 32683, particularly the following conditions should apply:
A. Parking stall striping shall be the City of La Quinta double striped hairpin
design.
B. All entry doorways shall be ADA accessible and shall be approved in the
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precise grading plan process.
CONSTRUCTION
20. The City will conduct final inspections of habitable buildings only when the
buildings have improved street and (if required) sidewalk access to publicly -
maintained streets. The improvements shall include required traffic control
devices, pavement markings and street name signs.
21. Building materials and colors shall remain consistent with the previously
approved phases of Washington Park.
LANDSCAPING AND SCREENING
22. The applicant shall comply with Sections 13.24.130 (Landscaping Setbacks) &
13.24.140 (Landscaping Plans), LQMC.
23. The applicant shall provide landscaping in the required setbacks, retention
basins, common lots and parking areas.
24. Landscape and irrigation plans for landscaped lots and setbacks, medians,
retention basins, and parks shall be signed and stamped by a licensed landscape
architect.
25. The applicant shall submit landscape plans for approval to the Community
Development Department. The applicant shall obtain the signatures of CVWD
and the Riverside County Agricultural Commissioner prior to submittal for
signature by the Community Development Director and the City Engineer.
NOTE: Plans are not approved for construction until signed by both the
Community Development Director and the City Engineer.
26. Landscape areas shall have permanent irrigation improvements meeting the
requirements of the Community Development Director and the City Engineer.
27. The applicant or his agent has the responsibility for proper sight distance
requirements per guidelines in the AASHTO "A Policy on Geometric Design of
Highways and Streets, 5`h Edition or latest, in the design and/or installation of all
landscaping and appurtenances abutting and within the private and public street
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right-of-way..
28. All building mounted mechanical equipment shall be fully screened from view by
an architectural feature, wall, or parapet of sufficient height to fully screen such
equipment above its horizontal plane.
29. Any ground mounted mechanical equipment, transformers, or utility boxes shall
be screened by a wall, landscaping, or combination of the two, of a sufficient
height and/or density to fully screen such equipment above its horizontal plane.
30. A tubular -steel "ribbon -type" or other securable, foundation -inset bicycle parking
rack shall be provided at the front of the buildings, large enough to
accommodate at least three bicycles. Bicycle racks shall be placed in shaded
locations, out of the way of pedestrian flows or landscaping, and shall be
provided with a mechanism which permits locking a bicycle onto the rack. Final
placement shall be approved by the Community Development Department.
OUTDOOR LIGHTING
31. Exterior lighting and light housing shall be consistent with the previously
approved phases of Washington Park and comply with outdoor lighting
requirements and restrictions in Section 9.100.150 of the City Municipal Code.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
32. The applicant shall employ construction quality -assurance measures that meet
with the approval of the City Engineer.
33. The applicant shall employ, or retain, qualified engineers, surveyors, and such
other appropriate professionals as are required to provide the expertise with
which to prepare and sign accurate record drawings, and to provide adequate
construction supervision.
34. The applicant shall arrange for, and bear the cost of, all measurements,
sampling and testing procedures not included in the City's inspection program,
but which may be required by the City, as evidence that the construction
materials and methods employed comply with the plans, specifications and
other applicable regulations.
35. Upon completion of construction, the applicant shall furnish the City with
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reproducible record drawings of all improvement plans which were approved by
the City. Each sheet shall be clearly marked "Record Drawing," "As -Built" or
"As -Constructed" and shall be stamped and signed by the engineer or surveyor
certifying to the accuracy and completeness of the drawings. The applicant
shall have all AutoCAD or raster -image files previously submitted to the City,
revised to reflect the as -built conditions.
MAINTENANCE
36. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of Section 13.24.160
(Maintenance), LQMC.
37. The applicant shall make provisions for the continuous and perpetual
maintenance of all private on -site improvements, perimeter landscaping, access
drives, and sidewalks.
FEES AND DEPOSITS
38. 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.
39. 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).
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