PCRES 2008-007 Madison Club 2007-899PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2008-007
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE
DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR A HOMEOWNERS'
ASSOCIATION OFFICE/MAILHOUSE IN THE MADISON
CLUB
CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2007-899
APPLICANT: EAST OF MADISON, LLC
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 22nd day of January 2008, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider
the request of East of Madison, LLC to approve the development plans for a
Homeowners' Association office/mailhouse in the RL zone district, located within The
Madison Club project on the northeast corner of Avenue 54 and Gary Avenue, more
particularly described as:
A Portion of 767-210-038
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) in that the La Quinta Community Development
Department has determined the Site Development Permit is within the area covered by
Specific Plan 99-035, Amendment No. 1 and is exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended, per Public Resources Code Section
65457 (a). An Environmental Impact Report (State Clearing house 83062922 and
90020727) was certified on November 21, 2000, by the City Council for Specific Plan
99-035. 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 Planning Department did publish a public hearing notice in
the Desert Sun newspaper, on the 1 1 `h day of January, 2008, as prescribed by the
Municipal Code, with public hearing notices mailed to all property owners within 500
feet of the property in question; and,
WHEREAS, the Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee did on
the 2ND day of January, 2008, at a regular meeting, recommended approval of the
development plans; 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:
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Planning Commission Resolution 2008-007
Site Development Permit 2007-899
East of Madison, LLC
Adopted: January 22, 2008
1. The office/mailhouse building is consistent with the General Plan in that it is a
related use to a residential country club which is permitted on property
designated as Golf Course such as the Madison Club.
2. The office/mailhouse building is designed to comply with City Zoning Code
requirements and is in compliance with Specific Plan 99-035, Amendment No. 1
development standards.
3. The architectural design of the office/mailhouse building including, but not
limited to the architectural style, scale, building mass, materials, colors,
architectural details, roof style, and other architectural elements is compatible
with the adjacent maintenance building and surrounding development and with
the quality of design prevalent in the city. The building is well designed and will
conform with the theme for the project.
4. The site design of the office/mailhouse project including, but not limited to
project entries, interior circulation, pedestrian amenities, screening of roof
equipment, exterior lighting, and other site design elements are compatible with
the adjacent maintenance building and with the quality of site design prevalent
in the city. The proposed building is within the maintenance facility site and
designed and placed to not be readily visible to other areas of the country club.
5. Project landscaping including, but not limited to the location, type, size, color,
texture, and coverage of plant materials, with conditions, has been designed so
as to provide relief, complement the office/mailhouse building, visually
emphasize prominent design elements and vistas, screen undesirable views,
provide a harmonious transition between adjacent land uses and between
development and open space, and provide an overall unifying influence to
enhance the visual continuity of the project. Planting for this building is
primarily in the area immediately surrounding the proposed building and is
consistent with existing surrounding planting.
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 2007-899 for the reasons
set forth in this Resolution, subject to the Conditions, attached hereto;
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Planning Commission Resolution 2008-007
Site Development Permit 2007-899
East of Madison, LLC
Adopted: January 22, 2008
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La
Quinta City Planning Commission, held on the 22ND day of January, 2008, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Barrows, Engle, Quill, Wilkinson and Chairman
Alderson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ED AL ERSON, Chairman
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
CES JOHNSON, Planning Director
City of La Quinta, California
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)LANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2008-007
;ONDITIONS OF APPROVAL — FINAL
NTE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2007-899
:AST OF MADISON, LLC
)ATE: JANUARY 22, 2008
3ENERAL
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. This Site Development Permit is valid for two years from effective date of approval,
unless an extension is applied for and granted by the Planning Commission pursuant
to Section 9.200.080 of the Zoning Code.
3. Prior to the issuance of any grading, construction, or building permit by the City, the
applicant shall obtain any necessary clearances and/or permits from the following
agencies, if required:
• Fire Marshal
• Public Works Department (Grading Permit, Green Sheet (Public Works
Clearance) for Building Permits, Improvement Permit)
• Planning Department
• Riverside Co. Environmental Health Department
Coachella Valley Unified School District
• Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD)
• Imperial Irrigation District (IID)
• 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.
4. 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).
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2008-007
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2007-899
EAST OF MADISON, LLC
DATE: JANUARY 22, 2008
PROPERTY RIGHTS
5. 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.
6. The applicant shall offer for dedication those easements necessary for the placement
of, and access to, utility lines and structures, drainage basins, mailbox clusters, and
common areas.
MODIFICATION TO EXISTING MAINTENANCE FACILITY PARKING LOT and ACCESS POINT
7. The design of parking facilities shall conform to LQMC Chapter 9.150 and in
particular the following:
A. The parking stall and aisle widths and the double hairpin stripe parking stall
design.
B. Cross slopes should be a maximum of 2% where ADA accessibility is required
including accessibility routes between. buildings.
C. Building access points shall be shown on the Precise Grading Plan to better
evaluate ADA accessibility issues.
D. Parking stall lengths shall be according to LQMC Chapter 9.150 and be a
minimum of 17 feet in length with a 2-foot overhang for standard parking
stalls and 18 feet with a 2-foot overhang for handicapped parking stall or as
approved by the City Engineer. One van accessible handicapped parking stall is
required per 8 handicapped parking stalls.
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.
8. 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
LQMC Section 13.24.040 (Improvement Plans).
9. 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
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2008-007
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2007-899
EAST OF MADISON, LLC
DATE: JANUARY 22, 2008
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 Non -Residential/ Commercial Precise Grading Plan
1 " = 20' Horizontal
B. PM 10 Plan 1 " = 40' Horizontal
NOTE: A through B to be submitted concurrently.
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.
The applicant shall prepare an accessibility assessment on a marked up print of the
building floor plan identifying every building egress and notes the 2001 California
Building Code accessibility requirements associated with each door. The assessment
must comply with submittal requirements of the Building & Safety Department. A
copy of the reviewed assessment shall be submitted to the Engineering Department
in conjunction with the On -Site Non -Residential/ Commercial Precise Grading Plan
when it is submitted for plan checking.
In addition to the normal set of improvement plans, an "On -Site Non -Residential/
Commercial Precise Grading" plan is required to be submitted for approval by the
Building Official, Planning Director and the City Engineer.
"On -Site Non -Residential/ Commercial 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.
10. The City maintains standard plans, detail sheets and/or construction notes for
elements of construction which can be accessed via the "Plans, Notes and Design
Guidance" section of the Public Works Department at the City website (www.la-
quinta.org). Please navigate to the Public Works Department home page and look for
the Standard Drawings hyperlink.
11. The applicant shall furnish a complete set of the mylars of all approved improvement
plans on a storage media acceptable to the City Engineer.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2008-007
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2007-899
EAST OF MADISON, LLC
DATE: JANUARY 22, 2008
12. Upon completion of construction, and prior to final acceptance of the improvements
by the City, the applicant shall furnish the City with 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 approved mylars previously submitted to
the City, revised to reflect the as -built conditions. The applicant shall employ or retain
the Engineer Of Record during the construction phase of the project so that the EOR.
can make site visits in support of preparing As Built drawings. However, if
subsequent approved revisions have been approved by the City Engineer and reflect
said "As -Built" conditions, the Engineer Of Record may submit a letter attesting to
said fact to the City Engineer in lieu of mylar submittal.
PRECISE GRADING
13. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.050 (Grading
Improvements).
14. 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.
15. To obtain an approved grading permit, the applicant shall submit and obtain approval
of all of the following:
A. A grading plan prepared by a qualified engineer,
B. A preliminary geotechnical ("soils") report prepared by a qualified engineer, and
C. A Fugitive Dust Control Plan prepared in accordance with LQMC Chapter 6.16,
(Fugitive Dust Control).
All grading shall conform to the recommendations contained in the Preliminary 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.
16. Prior to any site grading or regrading that will raise or lower any portion of the site by
more than plus or minus five tenths of a foot (0.5') from the elevations shown on the
approved Site Development Permit Site Plan, the applicant shall submit the proposed
grading changes to the City Staff for a substantial conformance finding review.
'LANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2008-007
,ONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL
;ITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2007-899
:AST OF MADISON, LLC
)ATE: JANUARY 22, 2008
7. 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
with applicable compaction tests and over excavation documentation.
Each pad certification shall list the pad elevation as shown on the approved grading
plan, the actual pad elevation and the difference between the two, if any. Such pad
certification shall also list the relative compaction of the pad soil. The data shall be
organized by lot number, and listed cumulatively if submitted at different times.
)RAINAGE
Stormwater handling shall conform with the approved hydrology and drainage report
for the Madison Club development.
8. Nuisance water shall be retained on site. Nuisance water shall be disposed of per
approved methods contained in Engineering Bulletin No. 06-16 — Hydrology Report
with Preliminary Hydraulic Report Criteria for Storm Drain Systems and Engineering
Bulletin No. 06-015 - Underground Retention Basin Design Requirements.
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9. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.110
(Utilities).
?0. The applicant shall obtain the approval of the City Engineer for the location of all
utility lines within any right-of-way, and all above -ground utility structures including,
but not limited to, traffic signal cabinets, electric vaults, water valves, and telephone
stands, to ensure optimum placement for practical and aesthetic purposes.
-ANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION
?1. The applicant shall comply with LQMC Sections 13.24.130 (Landscaping Setbacks)
& 13.24.140 (Landscaping Plans).
?2. The applicant shall provide landscaping in the required setbacks, retention basins, and
common lots.
t3. Landscape and irrigation plans for landscaped lots and setbacks, retention and basins,
shall be signed and stamped by a licensed landscape architect.
?4. The applicant shall submit the landscape plans for approval by the Planning
Department and green sheet sign off by the Public Works Department. When plan
checking has been completed by the Planning Department, the applicant shall obtain
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2007-899
EAST OF MADISON, LLC
DATE: JANUARY 22, 2008
the signatures of CVWD (if required) and the Riverside County Agricultural
Commissioner, prior to submittal for signature by the Planning Director. Where City
Engineer approval is not required, the applicant shall submit for a green sheet
approval by the Public Works Department.
Final landscape plans for on -site planting shall be reviewed by the ALRC and
approved by the Planning Director prior to issuance of building permit. Final plans
shall include all landscaping associated with this project.
NOTE: Plans are not approved for construction until signed by the Planning Director.
25. 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 right-
of-way.
MAINTENANCE
26. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.160
(Maintenance).
27. The applicant shall make provisions for the continuous and perpetual maintenance of
all private on -site improvements, landscaping, access drives, and sidewalks.
FEES AND DEPOSITS
28. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.180 (Fees
and Deposits). 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.
29. 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).
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
30. The final working drawings shall be approved by the Planning Department prior to
issuance of building permit.
31. Exterior building wall lighting shall be down -shining with shielded fixtures to the
satisfaction of the Planning Department. Any new parking lot lighting shall match
that used for the maintenance complex.
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:ONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL
WE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2007-899
:AST OF MADISON, LLC
)ATE: JANUARY 22, 2008
32. Trash shall be disposed of at the maintenance complex trash enclosures.
33. Lot Line Adjustment 2007-484 for modification of Gray Avenue shall be approved
and recorded prior to issuance of building permit for building.