PCRES 2009-001PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2009-001
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A ONE-
YEAR TIME EXTENSION FOR USE OF TEMPORARY
MODULAR CLUBHOUSE FACILITIES WHILE THE
PERMANENT LA QUINTA COUNTRY CLUB CLUBHOUSE IS
BEING CONSTRUCTED
CASE NO.: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2005-094, EXT 1
APPLICANT: LA QUINTA COUNTRY CLUB
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta,
California, did on the 13`h day of January, 2009, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing
to consider a one-year time extension request for Conditional Use Permit 2005-
094, made by the La Quinta Country Club to establish a temporary clubhouse
facility, located within the La Quinta Country Club at the northeast corner of
Avenue 50 and Eisenhower Drive, more particularly described as:
APN 658-190-002, 003
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 83-63) in that the Planning Department has
determined that this proposal is exempt from review under the Guidelines for
Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Section
15303 (Class 3 — New Construction Or Conversion Of Small Structures); 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 Conditional Use Permit time extension, pursuant to Section 9.210.020 of the
Zoning Code:
1. Consistency with General Plan
The design and improvements of the proposed clubhouse use are consistent
with the La Quinta General Plan Land Use Element. The proposed temporary
golf clubhouse uses are consistent with the Golf Course land use
designation, and is compatible with existing La Quinta Country Club
residential units, ensuring adequate space separation between both land
uses.
2. Consistency with Zoning Code
The proposed temporary clubhouse buildings and use are consistent with
current standards of the Zoning Code, in that potential visual effects will be
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Conditional Use Permit 2005-094 EXT 1
La Quinta Country Club
January 13, 2009
minimal, based on existing conditions, and design and siting of the structures
at a maximum* roof height of 15 feet. Parking will be located farther away
from residential areas than the current existing parking.
3. California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
The proposed temporary clubhouse facility has been determined to be
exempt from CEQA, under Guidelines Section 15303 (Class 3 — New
Construction Or Conversion Of Small Structures), in that the site is fully
developed as private land use (golf course and residential) that is surrounded
by urban infrastructure improvements (e.g., water, sanitation, etc.) and is
consistent with the overlying zoning and General; Plan designations for the
site and its surrounding areas.
4. Compatibility with Surrounding Uses
The proposed improvements are located nearly 500 feet from the closest
existing La Quinta Country Club residential units, ensuring adequate
separation between both land uses. The clubhouse will be partially screened
by existing and proposed landscape improvements.
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; and,
2. That it does hereby approve Conditional Use Permit 2005-094, Ext. 1 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 13`h day of January, 2009, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Barrows, Quill, Weber, Wilkinson, and Chairman
Alderson.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
Planning Commission Resolution 2009-001
Conditional Use Permit 2005-094 EXT 1
La Quinta Country Club
January 13, 2009
ED AL ERSON, Chairman
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
LES JOANSON
Planning Director
City of La Quinta, California
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2009-001
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL — FINAL
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2005-094, EXT 1
LA QUINTA COUNTRY CLUB
JANUARY 13, 2009
GFNFRAI
1. The applicant agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of La
Quinta (the "City"), 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 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 permit shall expire on September 27, 2009, unless a one-year time
extension is applied for and granted pursuant to Section 9.200.080 of the
Zoning Code. A request for a time extension should be filed in writing with
the Planning Department no later than August 27, 2009.
3. Prior to the issuance of a grading, construction, building or other permit, the
applicant shall obtain applicable permits and/or clearances from the following
agencies, if applicable or required:
• Fire Marshal
• Public Works Department (Grading Permit, Green Sheet (Public Works
Clearance) for Building Permits, Improvement Permit)
• Planning Department
• Riverside County Environmental Health Department
• Desert Sands Unified School District (DSUSD)
• Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD)
• Imperial Irrigation District (IID)
• South Coast Air Quality Management District Coachella Valley
(SCAQMDCV)
The applicant is responsible for all requirements of the permits and/or
clearances from the above listed agencies and departments. When the
requirements include approval of improvement plans, the applicant shall
furnish proof of such approvals when submitting those improvements plan
for City approval.
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Conditions of Approval — Final
Conditional Use Permit 2005-094, Ext. 1
La Quinta Country Club
January 13, 2009
GRADING
4. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of Section 13.24.050
(Grading Improvements), LQMC, as applicable.
5. Prior to occupancy of the project site for any construction, or other purposes,
the applicant shall obtain approval of a Fugitive Dust Control Plan, prepared
in accordance with Chapter 6.16 (Fugitive Dust Control), LQMC. 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.
UTILITIES
6. The. applicant shall obtain the approval of the City Engineer, and/or the
appropriate utility purveyor, for the location of all utility lines within rights of
way and all above -ground utility structures including, but not limited to,
electrical vaults, water valves, and telephone stands, to ensure optimum
placement for practical and aesthetic purposes.
PARKING/ACCESS POINTS
7. The applicant shall protect existing hardscape surrounding the proposed
construction area to include but not limited to garden walls, landscaping,
irrigation systems, curb and gutter, sidewalk and pavement.
8. Applicant shall prepare an accessibility and parking plan for the temporary
clubhouse and surrounding use areas, which shall delineate path of travel,
parking improvement locations, dimensions and design, to the specifications
and satisfaction of the City Engineer.
9. 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. 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
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Conditions of Approval - Final
Conditional Use Permit 2005-094, Ext. 1
La Quinta Country Club
January 13, 2009
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.
c. Drive aisles between parking stalls shall be a minimum of 26 feet with
access drive aisles or as approved by the City Engineer
10. Improvements shall include appurtenances such as traffic control signs,
markings and other devices.
11. 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 a professional engineer
registered in California.
12. The applicant is conditioned to have the Temporary Parking Area surface
approved by both the City Engineer and the Riverside County Fire Chief.
Additionally, if required by the City of La Quinta Public Works Department or
the South Coast Air Quality Management District Coachella Valley, the
applicant shall provide for Fugitive Dust Control for the unpaved proposed
parking area.
13. General access points and turning movements of traffic to the Temporary
Lounge (Modular) is limited to the following:
Primary Entry: right turn in and out is permitted; Left turn in and out is
restricted. This condition is predicated on the fact that the Temporary
Modular Location Plan shows improvements per the approved Precise
Grading Plan, Plan Set No. 08050. The applicant shall submit exhibits to the
Public Works Department and Planning Department if interim plans are
proposed.
14. The applicant shall provide for turnaround of vehicles once any occupancy is
granted for any part or any facility as shown on the Precise Grading Plan as
determined by the City Engineer.
15. The applicant shall employ any construction quality -assurance measures as
may be deemed necessary, to meet the approval of the City Engineer.
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Conditions of Approval — Final
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La Quinta Country Club
January 13, 2009
16. The applicant shall employ or retain qualified civil engineers, geotechnical
engineers, surveyors, or other appropriate professionals to provide sufficient
construction supervision to be able to furnish and sign accurate record
drawings, to the requirements of the City Engineer.
17. Upon completion of construction, the applicant shall furnish the City
reproducible record drawings of all improvement plans which were signed by
the City. Each sheet shall be clearly marked "Record Drawings," "As -Built"
or "As -Constructed" and shall be stamped and signed by the engineer or
surveyor certifying to the accuracy of the drawings. The applicant shall
revise the CAD or raster -image files previously submitted to the City to
reflect as -constructed conditions.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
18. The applicant shall employ any construction quality -assurance measures as
may be deemed necessary, to meet the approval of the City Engineer.
19. The applicant shall employ or retain qualified civil engineers, geotechnical
engineers, surveyors, or other appropriate professionals to provide sufficient
construction supervision to be able to furnish and sign accurate record
drawings, to the requirements of the City Engineer.
20. Upon completion of construction, the applicant shall furnish the City
reproducible record drawings of all improvement plans which were signed by
the City. Each sheet shall be clearly marked "Record Drawings," "As -Built,"
or "As -Constructed" and shall be stamped, and signed by the engineer or
surveyor certifying to the accuracy of the drawings. The applicant shall
revise the CAD or raster -image files previously submitted to the City to
reflect as -constructed conditions.
DRAINAGE
21. Stormwater handling shall conform with the approved hydrology and
drainage report for SDP 2007-885. Nuisance water shall be disposed of in
an approved manner. The applicant shall demonstrate that the proposed MBA
does not alter findings and requirements of said Site Development Permit.
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Conditions of Approval — Final
Conditional Use Permit 2005-094, Ext. 1
La Quinta Country Club
January 13, 2009
FEES AND DEPOSITS
22. The applicant shall pay the City's established fees for plan checking and
construction inspection. Fee amounts shall be those in effect when the
applicant makes application for plan checking and permits. These shall
include any Development Impact Fees and Infrastructure Fees as may be
required.
MAINTENANCE
23. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of Section 13.24.160
(Maintenance), LQMC.
24. The applicant shall make provisions for the continuous and perpetual
maintenance of all private on -site improvements, perimeter landscaping,
access drives, and sidewalks.
MISCELLANEOUS
25. All exterior lighting shall be in compliance with the provisions of the City's
Outdoor Light Control Ordinance (Section 9.100.150), as in effect at the
time of permit application.