PCRES 2007-034PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2007-034
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR A 6,200 SQUARE FOOT
COMMERCIAL BUILDING WITHIN THE LA QUINTA
VILLAGE SHOPPING CENTER
CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2007-879
APPLICANT: THE FOUNDATION GROUP
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 24" day of July 2007, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider the
request of The Foundation Group to approve the architectural, site and landscaping
plans for a one-story retail building of 6,200 square feet on Pad Site 'A' in a 9.25-acre
shopping center in the Neighborhood Commercial (CN) Zoning District located on the
west side of Washington Street, north of Calle Tampico, more particularly described
as:
Assessor's Parcel Number: 770-020-021-9 (Parcel #7 of Parcel Map No. 27984)
Portion of the SE '/4 of the NW t/4 of Section 6, T6S, R7E, SBBM
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) in that the Planning Director has determined
that this request has been previously assessed in conjunction with Environmental
Assessment 91-187, prepared for Plot Plan 91-456, for which a Negative Declaration
of Environmental Impact was certified by the City Council on April 16, 1991, and no
changed circumstances, conditions or new information has been provided that would
trigger the preparation of a subsequent environmental assessment pursuant to Public
Resources Code Section 21 166; and,
WHEREAS, the Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee, did on
the 4" day of April, 2007, 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 unit in this proposed phase of the project is consistent with the
General Plan in that they are designated for neighborhood commercial uses.
2. The commercial project has been designed to be consistent with the applicable
provisions of the City's Zoning Code.
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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:
That the above recitations are true and constitute the findings of the Planning
Commission in this case;
2. That the project is in compliance with the provisions and conditions of Plot Plan
91-456 and Environmental Assessment 91-187 as designed;
3. That the public hearing notices were mailed to adjacent property owners by the
Planning Department and posted in the Desert Sun Newspaper on July 14,
2007 as required by Zoning Ordinance provisions; and
4. That it does hereby approve Site Development Permit 2007-879 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 24th day of July, 2007 by the following
vote, to wit:
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Planning Commission Resolution 2007-034
The Foundation Group - Pad Site 'A'
Adopted: July 24, 2007
AYES: Commissioners Barrows, Daniels, and Chairman Alderson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioners Engle and Quill
ABSTAIN: None
ED ALDERSON, Chairman
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
J9014SON, Planning Director
o La Quinta, California
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2007-879
THE FOUNDATION GROUP
JULY 24, 2007
C19LIM IN
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. This Site Development Permit shall comply with the requirements and standards of
Government Code § § 66410 through 66499.58 (the "Subdivision Map Act"), and
Chapter 13 of the La Quinta Municipal Code ("LQMC")•
This site development permit shall expire two years after Planning Commission
approval, unless recorded or granted a time extension pursuant to the requirements
of La Quinta Municipal Code 9.200.080 (Permit expiration and time extensions)•
3. The City of La Quinta's Municipal Code can be accessed on the City's Web Site at
www.la-quinta.org.
4. 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
• Desert Sands Unified School District
• Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD)
• Imperial Irrigation District (IID)
• California Water Quality Control Board (CWQCB)
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• SunLine Transit Agency
• SCAQMD Coachella Valley
The applicant is responsible for all requirements of the permits and/or clearances from
the above listed agencies, if applicable. When the requirements include approval of
improvement plans, the applicant shall furnish proof of such approvals when
submitting those improvements plans for City approval.
5. The applicant shall comply with applicable provisions of the City's NPDES stormwater
discharge permit, LQMC Sections 8.70.010 et seq. (Stormwater Management and
Discharge Controls), and 13.24.170 (Clean Air/Clean Water); Riverside County
Ordinance No. 457; and the State Water Resources Control Board's Order No. 99-08-
DWQ.
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).
7. Approval of this Site Development Permit shall not be construed as approval for any
horizontal dimensions implied by any site plans or exhibits unless specifically
identified in the following conditions of approval.
PROPERTY RIGHTS
8. 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 maintenance agreements for
the development or other agreements as approved by the City Engineer.
9. The public street right-of-way offers for dedication required for this development
include:
A. PUBLIC STREETS
1) Calle Tampico (Primary Arterial - Option B, 100' Right -of -Way) - No
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additional right-of-way is required along the Site Development Permit
boundary on Calle Tampico as per the recorded Parcel Map No. 27984.
10. The required perimeter landscaping setbacks along all public rights -of -way as follows
has been dedicated on Parcel Map No. 27984:
A. Calle Tampico (Primary Arterial — Option B, 100' Right -of -Way) - 20-foot from
the R/W-P/L.
The setback requirements shall apply to all frontages including, but not limited to,
remainder parcels and sites dedicated for utility purposes.
Where public facilities (e.g., sidewalks) are placed on privately -owned setbacks, the
applicant shall offer for dedication blanket easements for those purposes.
1 1 . Direct vehicular access to Calle Tampico is restricted, except for those access points
identified on Parcel Map No. 27984, or as otherwise conditioned in these conditions
of approval.
12. 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.
13. The applicant shall provide reciprocal access easements necessary for the adjoining
parcel(s) for access to proposed parking and access drive associated with this Site
Development Permit. Additionally, the applicant shall enter into a maintenance
agreement with other parcel owners/occupants for the perpetual maintenance of the
parking areas and drive aisles within Parcel Map No. 27984.
STREET AND TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS
14. The applicant shall construct the following street improvements to conform with the
General Plan (street type noted in parentheses.)
A. OFF -SITE STREETS
1) Calle Tampico (Primary Arterial — Option B, 100' Right -of -Way):
No additional widening on the north side of the street along all frontage
adjacent to the Site Development Permit boundary to its ultimate width on the
north side as specified in the General Plan and per Conditions of Approval for
Tentative Parcel Map No. 27984 are required of this Site Development Permit.
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PARKING LOTS and ACCESS POINTS (EXISTING PARKING LOT AND DRIVE AISLES PER
LA QUINTA VILLAGE SHOPPING CENTER PRECISE GRADING PLANS)
15. The applicant shall design the Site Development Permit site improvements to conform
to LQMC Chapter 9.150 (Parking) as applicable to the existing parking area and as
approved by the City Engineer. Additionally, the applicant may be required to
reconstruct existing facilities for current ADA requirements and in particular, the
following:
A. Accessibility routes to public streets and adjacent buildings shall be shown on
the Precise Grading Plan.
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 Plans 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 for standard parking stalls and 18 feet for
handicapped parking stall or as approved by the City Engineer.
E. Drive aisles between parking stalls shall be a minimum of 26 feet with egress
drive aisles a minimum of 28 feet or as approved by the City Engineer.
F. Reconstruct the existing curb ramps along the westerly portion of the Site
Development Permit parcel or area to conform with current ADA guidelines as
approved by the City Engineer.
Entry drives, main interior circulation routes, corner cutbacks, bus turnouts, dedicated
turn lanes, ADA accessibility route to public streets and other features shown on the
approved construction plans, may require additional street widths and other
improvements as may be determined by the City Engineer.
16. General access points and turning movements of traffic to off site public streets are
limited to the access locations approved for Parcel Map No. 27984 and these
conditions of approval.
17. The applicant shall design street pavement sections using CalTrans' design procedure
for 20-year life pavement, and the site -specific data for soil strength and anticipated
traffic loading (including construction traffic). Minimum structural sections shall be
as follows:
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Parking Lot & Aisles (Low Traffic) 3.0" a.c./4.5" c.a.b.
Parking Lot & Aisles (High Traffic) 4.5" a.c./5.5" c.a.b.
Loading Areas 6" P.C.C./4" c.a.b.
or the approved equivalents of alternate materials.
18. The applicant shall submit current mix designs (less than two years old at the time of
construction) for base, asphalt concrete and Portland cement concrete. The
submittal shall include test results for all specimens used in the mix design procedure.
For mix designs over six months old, the submittal shall include recent (less than six
months old at the time of construction) aggregate gradation test results confirming
that design gradations can be achieved in current production. The applicant shall not
schedule construction operations until mix designs are approved.
19. Improvements shall include appurtenances such as traffic control signs, markings and
other devices, raised medians if required, street name signs and sidewalks. Mid -block
street lighting is not required.
20. Improvements shall be designed and constructed in accordance with City adopted
standards, supplemental drawings and specifications, or as approved by the City
Engineer. Improvement plans for streets, access gates and parking areas shall be
stamped and signed by qualified engineers.
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.
21. 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).
22. 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.
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THE FOUNDATION GROUP
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A. On -Site Commercial Precise Grading Plan 1 " = 20' Horizontal
Note: Storm Drain Plan to be 1 " = 40' Horizontal, 1 " = 4' Vertical.
B. PM 10 Plan 1 " = 40' Horizontal
NOTE: A and 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 that notes the most current
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 Precise Grading Plan when it is
submitted for plan checking.
A "On -Site Commercial Precise Grading" plan is required to be submitted for approval
by the Building Official, Community Development Director and the City Engineer.
"On -Site 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.
23. The City maintains standard plans, detail sheets and/or construction notes for
elements of construction which can be accessed via the Online Engineering Library at
the City website (www.la-quinta.org). Please navigate to the Public Works
Department home page and look for the Standard Drawings hyperlink.
24. The applicant shall furnish a complete set of mylars of all approved improvement
plans on a storage media acceptable to the City Engineer.
25. At the completion of construction, and prior to the final acceptance of the
improvements by the City, the applicant shall update the mylars in order to reflect the
as -built conditions.
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PRECISE GRADING
26. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.050 (Grading
Improvements).
27. 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.
28. To obtain an approved grading permit, the applicant shall submit and obtain approval
of all of the following:
A. A precise 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.
29. 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 other erosion
control measures, as were approved in the Fugitive Dust Control Plan.
30. 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.
31. 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.
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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.
DRAINAGE
32. As the applicant proposes on -site stormwater handling for this Site Development
Permit to utilize underground retention, he shall comply with the provisions of LQMC
Section 13.24.120 (Drainage), Retention Basin Design Criteria, 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. More specifically, stormwater falling on site during the 100
year storm shall be retained within the development, unless otherwise approved by
the City Engineer. The design storm shall be either the 3 hour, 6 hour or 24 hour
event (whichever event produces the greatest total run off).
33. 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.
34. Stormwater may not be retained in landscaped parkways or landscaped setback lots.
Only incidental storm water (precipitation which directly falls onto the setback) will
be permitted to be retained in the landscape setback areas. The perimeter setback
and parkway areas in the street right-of-way shall be shaped with berms and
mounds, pursuant to LQMC Section 9.100.040(B)(7).
35. The design of the development shall not cause any increase in flood boundaries,
levels or frequencies in any area outside the development.
36. The development shall be graded to permit storm flow in excess of retention capacity
to flow out of the development through a designated overflow and into the historic
drainage relief route.
37. Storm drainage historically received from adjoining property shall be received and
retained or passed through into the historic downstream drainage relief route.
38. However, if the applicant proposes not to use on -site underground retention and to
utilize existing storm water handling facilities for Parcel Map No. 27984 and in
particular to transport stormwater to the existing retention basin for retention of the
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Site Development Permit stormwater, the applicant shall make their best effort to
redesign and reconstruct the existing retention basin to the east to meet current
Public Works Department criteria 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 and the following conditions.
39. Stormwater handling shall conform with the approved hydrology and drainage report
for Parcel Map No. 27984 and as modified for this Site Development Permit.
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.
40. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.120
(Drainage), Retention Basin Design Criteria, 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. More specifically, stormwater falling on site during the 100 year storm
shall be retained within the development, unless otherwise approved by the City
Engineer. The design storm shall be either the 3 hour, 6 hour or 24 hour event (which
ever produces the greatest total run off).
41. Nuisance water shall be retained on the Site Development Permit 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.
42. For on -site above ground common retention basins, retention depth shall be according
to Engineering Bulletin No. 06-16 — Hydrology Report with Preliminary Hydraulic
Report Criteria for Storm Drain Systems. Side slopes shall not exceed 3:1 and shall
be planted with maintenance free ground cover. Additionally, retention basin widths
shall be not less than 20 feet at the bottom of the basin unless approved by the City
Engineer.
43. Stormwater may not be retained in landscaped parkways or landscaped setback lots.
- Only incidental storm water (precipitation which directly falls onto the setback) will
be permitted to be retained in the landscape setback areas. The perimeter setback
and parkway areas in the street right-of-way shall be shaped with berms and
mounds, pursuant to LQMC Section 9.100.040(B)(7).
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44. The design of the development shall not cause any increase in flood boundaries,
levels or frequencies in any area outside the development.
45. The development shall be graded to permit storm flow in excess of retention capacity
to flow out of the development through a designated overflow and into the historic
drainage relief route.
46. Storm drainage historically received from adjoining properties shall be received and
retained or passed through into the historic downstream drainage relief route.
UTILITIES
47. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.110
(Utilities).
48. 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.
49. 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.
CONSTRUCTION
50. 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.
LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION
51. The applicant shall comply with LQMC Sections 13.24.130 (Landscaping Setbacks)
& 13.24.140 (Landscaping Plans).
52. The applicant shall provide landscaping in the required setbacks, retention basins,
common lots and park areas.
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53. Landscape and irrigation plans for landscaped lots and setbacks, medians, retention
basins, and parks shall be signed and stamped by a licensed landscape architect.
54. The applicant shall submit the final landscape plans for approval to plan checking by
the Planning Department. Final landscaping plans shall be reviewed by the
Architecture Landscape Review Committee and approved by the Planning Director.
When plan checking has been completed by the Planning Department, the applicant
shall obtain the signatures of CVWD and the Riverside County Agricultural
Commissioner, prior to submittal for signature by the Planning Director.
NOTE: Plans are not approved for construction until signed by the Planning Director.
55. Landscape areas shall have permanent irrigation improvements meeting the
requirements of the Planning Director. Use of lawn areas shall be minimized with no
lawn, or spray irrigation, being placed within 18 inches of curbs along public streets.
56. 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" 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.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
57. The applicant shall employ construction quality -assurance measures that meet with
the approval of the City Engineer.
58. 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.
59. 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.
60. Upon completion of construction, 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
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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 have all approved mylars previously submitted to the
City, revised to reflect the as -built conditions. 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.
MAINTENANCE
61. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.160
(Maintenance).
62. 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
63. 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.
64. 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).
65. Prior to completion of any approval process for modification of boundaries of the
property or lots subject to these conditions, the applicant shall process a
reapportionment of any bonded assessment(s) against the property and pay the cost
of such reapportionment.
SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT
66. Final conditions will be addressed when building plans are reviewed. Prior to issuance
of a building permit, applicant shall review building plans with the Sheriff's
Department regarding Vehicle Code requirements, defensible space, and other law
enforcement and public safety concerns. All questions regarding the Sheriff's
Department should be directed to the Deputy at (760) 863-8950.
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FIRE DEPARTMENT
67. Provide or show there exists a water system capable of delivering a fire flow 1500
gallons per minute for a two hour duration at 20 psi residual operating pressure,
which must be available before any combustible material is placed on the
construction site.
68. Approved accessible on site fire hydrants shall be located not to exceed 330 feet
apart in any direction as measured by an approved route around the complex, exterior
of the building, and no portion of a building further than 165 feet from a fire hydrant.
Fire hydrants shall provide the required fire flow.
69. Prior to issuance of building permits, the water system for fire protection must be
provided as approved by the Fire Department and the local water authority.
70. Display street numbers in a prominent location on the address side of the building
and/or rear access. Numbers and letters shall be a maximum of 10" in height. All
addressing must be legible and of a contrasting color.
71. A rapid entry Knox Box shall be installed on the outside of the building. If the building
is protected with a fire alarm or burglar alarm system, the lock box will require
"tamper" monitoring. Special forms are available from the Riverside County Fire
Department for ordering the Knox Box.
72. The applicant shall install a complete commercial fire sprinkler system (per NFPA 13
1999 Edition). Fire sprinkler system(s) with pipe sizes in excess of 4" in diameter will
require the project Structural Engineer to certify with a "wet signature", that the
structural system is designed to support the seismic and gravity loads to support the
additional weight of the sprinkler system.
73. All fire sprinkler risers shall be protected from any physical damage. The PIV and FCD
shall be located to the front, within 25 to 50 feet of a hydrant, and a minimum of 25
feet from the building. Sprinkler riser room must have indicating exterior and/or
interior door signs. A C-16licensed contractor must submit plans, along with current
$307.00 deposit based fee, to the Fire Department for review and approval prior to
installation. Guideline handouts are available from the Fire Department.
_ 74. The applicant shall install an alarm monitoring system for fire sprinkler system(s) with
100 or more heads (20 or more in Group I, Division 1.1 and 1.2 occupancies). Valve
monitoring, water -flow alarm and trouble signals shall be automatically transmitted to
an approved central station, remote station or propriety monitoring station in
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accordance with 2001 CBC, Sec. 904.3.1. An approved audible sprinkler flow alarm
shall be provided on the exterior in an approved location and also in the interior in a
normally occupied location. A C-10 licensed contractor must submit plans designed in
accordance with NFPA 72, 1999 Edition, along with the current $192.00 deposit
based fee, to the Fire Department for review and approval prior to installation.
Guideline handouts are available from the Fire Department.
75. The application shall install a portable fire extinguisher, with a minimum rating of 2A-
106C, for every 3,000 square feet and/or 75 feet of travel distance. Fire
extinguishers shall be mounted 3.5 to 5 feet above finished floor, measured to the
top of the extinguisher. Where not readily visible, signs shall be posted above all
extinguishers to indicate their locations. Extinguishers must have current CSFM
service tags affixed.
76. No hazardous materials shall be stored and/or used within the building, which exceed
quantities listed in UBC Table 3-D and 3-E. No class I, II, or IIIA of
combustible/flammable liquid shall be used in any amount in the building.
77. Exit designs, exit signs, door hardware, exit markers, exit doors, and exit path
marking shall be installed per the 2001 California Building Code.
78. Electrical room doors if applicable shall be posted "ELECTRICAL ROOM" on outside
of the door.
79. Access shall be provided to all mechanical equipment located on the roof as required
by the Mechanical Code.
80. Air handling systems supplying air in excess of 2,000 cubic feet per minute to
enclosed spaces within buildings shall be equipped with an automatic shutoff. Ref.
CMC 609.0.
MISCELLANEOUS
81. The applicant shall work with the Planning Department to finalize the green screens
location, size and plant type prior to Final Landscaping Plan review by the ALRC.
82. No signage is permitted with this approval. All building mounted signs for the building
shall comply with the existing Sign Program for the La Quinta Village Shopping
Center. A separate permit from the Planning Department is required for any
temporary or permanent signs.
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83. All roof top mechanical equipment shall be fully screened per Section 9.100.050 of
the Zoning Ordinance.
84. Building mounted lighting shall comply with the City's Outdoor Lighting Ordinance,
per Section 9.100.1 50 of the Zoning Ordinance.
85. The applicant shall comply with all applicable Conditions Of Approval of Plot Plan
1991-456.
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