PCRES 2007-048PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2007-048
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING THE
OPERATION OF A CHURCH WITHIN AN EXISTING
COMMERCIAL SPACE AT 47-110 WASHINGTON STREET
CASE NO.: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2007-107
APPLICANT: EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE APOSTLES
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 11 `h day of December, 2007, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider
the request by Reverend Mark Byers of the Episcopal Church of the Apostles for a
Conditional Use Permit to allow the operation of a church within a ±3,000 square -foot
commercial tenant space located within the La Quinta Professional Plaza at 47-110
Washington Street, at the southeast corner of Washington Street and Avenue 47 and
more particularly described as,
APN: 643-200-035
WHEREAS, said Conditional Use Permit application 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 Planning Department has
determined that the proposed Conditional Use Permit is exempt from CEQA review
under Guidelines Section 15303(c) Class 3 (Conversion of Small Structures); and,
WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering all
testimony and arguments of all interested persons desiring to be heard, the Planning
Commission did make the following mandatory findings to justify approval of said
Conditional Use Permit:
The proposed use is consistent with the land use designation of Community
Commercial. The City's General Plan Policies relating to Community Commercial
encourage a wide range of commercial opportunities and support services.
2. The proposed use is consistent with the provisions of the La Quinta Zoning
Code. Use of the space as a church and administrative offices will have similar
characteristics and impacts as professional offices and similar uses which are
permitted by right under the Community Commercial zoning district, and will
conform to the development standards applicable to the use.
3. Processing of this Conditional Use Permit for the proposed use is in compliance
with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act. The La Quinta
Planning Department has determined that the request is exempt from CEQA
under Guideline Section 15303(c) Class 3 (Conversion of Small Structures). As
a result, no environmental review is required.
Planning Commission Resolution 2007-048
Conditional Use Permit 2007-107
Episcopal Church of the Apostles
December 11. 2007
4. Approval of this proposed use, subject to required Conditions of Approval, is
consistent with the surrounding uses and will not be a detriment to the
public health, safety and general welfare, nor shall it be injurious or
incompatible with other properties or uses in the vicinity. Use of the space
as a church with administrative offices will have similar characteristics and
impacts as the land use in which it is being located in. Hours and
procedures of operations are based on the seating available and parking
capacity of the facility and site.
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 Conditional Use Permit 2007-107 for the reasons
set forth in this Resolution, and subject to the attached Conditions of Approval.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular -meeting of the La
Quinta Planning Commission, held on this the 111h day of December, 2007 by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Barrows, Quill, Wilkinson, and Chairman Alderson
ABSENT: Commissioner Engle
ABSTAIN: None
ED ALDERSON, Chairman
City of La Quinta California
ATTEST:
J0fi ON, Planning Director
of La Quinta, California
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2007-048
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2007-107
EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE APOSTLES
DECEMBER 11, 2007
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1. The applicant agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City of La
Quinta, its agents, officers, and employees from any claim, action, or
proceeding to attack, set aside, void, or annul the approval of this
Conditional Use Permit. The City of La Quinta shall have the right to select
its defense counsel at its sole discretion.
The City of La Quinta shall promptly notify the applicant of any claim, action,
or proceeding and shall cooperate fully in the defense.
2. The applicant shall comply with all applicable provisions of the La Quinta
Municipal Code (LQMC), including LQMC Chapter 9.210.020.
3. This Conditional Use Permit shall expire four years after Planning
Commission approval, unless granted a time extension pursuant to the
requirements of La Quinta Municipal Code 9.200.080 (Permit expiration and
time extensions).
4. Any expansion of this use or substantial modifications to the approved floor
plan may require an amendment of this Conditional Use Permit. Minor
modifications to this Conditional Use Permit may be approved by the
Planning Director, provided notification of existing tenants may be required
prior to such approval.
5. Prior to issuance of any building permit by the City, the applicant shall obtain
any necessary permits and/or clearances from the following agencies:
• Fire Marshal
• Sheriff's Department
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.
Contact the City of La Quinta Building & Safety Department (760-777-7012)
for more information.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2007- 048
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2007-107
EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE APOSTLES
DECEMBER 11, 2007
PARKING/CIRCULATION
6. No on -street public parking outside the La Quinta Professional Plaza parking
lot may be reserved for church parking. All on -street public parking areas
shall remain available for public use.
7. Roadways/traffic aisles to structures and activities in and around the church
shall be maintained accessible to emergency vehicles at all times.
MISCELLANEOUS
8. No signage is included in this Conditional Use Permit approval. A separate
Sign Permit is required through the Planning Department if the applicant
proposes signs for the church. The applicant shall comply with the La
Quinta Professional Plaza Sign Program.
9. Church services shall occur only on the days and times specified in the
Conditional Use Permit, which are based on the written request provided to
the City by the Episcopal Church of the Apostles, dated October 29, 2007.
Typical Sunday church services are permitted between the hours of 7:00
a.m. and 1:00 p.m., with a maximum attendance based on the proposed
design of the sanctuary for 100 seats. Weekday church gatherings may
occur intermittently, and the attendance limit for such use shall be based on
the use of not more than 14 parking spaces, as stated in the lease
agreement between the Church and property management.
Changes to this schedule that do not conflict with normal business hours of
the other tenants in the La Quinta Professional Plaza may be approved by the
Planning Director. These restrictions are based on the statement of
operations proposed by the church and included in a letter dated October 29,
2007 authored by Reverend Mark H. Byers attached as Exhibit "A" and
made a part of these conditions.