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2010 03 09 PCo�o City of La Quinta Planning Commission Agendas are now F7 available on the City's Web Page @ www.la-guinta.org S cF�t OF Tl�'9� PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA A Regular Meeting to be Held at the La Quinta City Hall Council Chamber 78-495 Calle Tampico La Quinta, California MARCH 9, 2010 7:00 P.M. **NOTE** ALL ITEMS NOT CONSIDERED BY 11:00 P.M. WILL BE CONTINUED TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING Beginning Resolution 2010-007 Beginning Minute Motion 2010-003 I. CALL TO ORDER A. Pledge of Allegiance B. Roll Call II. PUBLIC COMMENT This is the time set aside for public comment on any matter not scheduled for public hearing. Please complete a "Request to Speak" form and limit your comments to three minutes. III. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA IV. CONSENT CALENDAR Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 23, 2009. V. PUBLIC HEARINGS: For all Public Hearings on the Agenda, a completed "Request to Speak" form must be filed with the Executive Secretary prior to the start of the Planning Commission consideration of that item. The Chairman will invite individuals who have requested the opportunity to speak, to come forward at the appropriate time. Any person may submit written comments to the Planning Commission before a public hearing, may appear and be heard in support of, or in opposition to, the approval of the project(s) at the time of the hearing. If you challenge any project(s) in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing or in written correspondence delivered to the City at, or prior to the public hearing. A. Item .................. CONTINUED - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2009-122 Applicant........... WFI, Inc. for Sprint Location............ 77-865 Avenida Montezuma; Desert Recreation District - La Quinta Community Park Request ............. Consideration to Allow for the Co -Location of Three Panel Antennas, Three Microwave Antennas and One Equipment Cabinet for an Existing Telecommunication Monopalm Tower. Action ................. Remove Item From Calendar. B. Item .................. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2010-128 Applicant........... Luxe Electric Cars Location............ 46-660 Washington Street Request ............. Consideration to Allow for the Outdoor Display of Electric Vehicles for Luxe Electric Cars Within the Washington Park Parking Lot Action ............... Resolution 2010- C. Item .................. STREET NAME CHANGE 2010-020 Applicant........... Farah Meadows - La Quinta High School Senior Class Advisor Location............ West of Dune Palms Road, East of Adams Street Request ............. Request to Schedule a Public Hearing for Consideration of a Street Name Change from Westward Ho Drive to Blackhawk Way. Action ............... Resolution 2010- VI. BUSINESS ITEM: VII. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL: Vill. COMMISSIONER ITEMS: A. Report on City Council Alderson. B. Commissioner Barrows is City Council meeting. IX. DIRECTOR ITEMS: X. ADJOURNMENT: meeting of March 2, 2010, by Chairman scheduled to attend the March 16, 2010, This meeting of the Planning Commission will be adjourned to a Regular Meeting to be held on March 23, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. DECLARATION OF POSTING I, Carolyn Walker, Executive Secretary of the City of La Quinta, do hereby declare that the foregoing Agenda for the La Quinta Planning Commission meeting of Tuesday, March 9, 2010 was posted on the outside entry to the Council Chamber, 78-495 Calle Tampico and the bulletin board at the La Quinta Cove Post Office, 51-321 Avenida Bermudas, on Friday, March 5, 2010. DATED: March 5, 2010 O CAROLYN WALKER, Executive Secretary City of La Quinta, California Public Notices The La Quinta City Council Chamber is handicapped accessible. If special equipment is needed for the hearing impaired, please call the City Clerk's office at 777-7123, twenty- four (24) hours in advance of the meeting and accommodations will be made. If special electronic equipment is needed to make presentations to the Planning Commission, arrangements should be made in advance by contacting the City Clerk's office at 777-7123. A one (1) week notice is required. If background material is to be presented to the Planning Commission during a Planning Commission meeting, please be advised that eight (8) copies of all documents, exhibits, etc., must be supplied to the Executive Secretary for distribution. It is requested that this take place prior to the beginning of the 7:00 p.m. meeting. MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA February 23, 2010 7:02 P.M. CALL TO ORDER A. A regular meeting of the La Quinta Planning Commission was called to order at 7:02 p.m. by Chairman Alderson, PRESENT: Commissioners Barrows, Weber, Wilkinson, and Chairman Alderson ABSENT: Commissioner Quill STAFF PRESENT: Planning Manager David Sawyer, Assistant City Attorney Michael Houston, Principal Engineer Ed Wimmer, Principal Planner Stan Sawa, Assistant Planner, Eric Ceja, and Executive Secretary Carolyn Walker. II. PUBLIC COMMENT: None III. CONFIRMATION;OF THE AGENDA: Chairman Alderson requested that Items A -and B be reversed in order to accommodate the audience members. IV. CONSENT CALENDAR: It was moved by Commissioners Weber/Barrows to approve the minutes of February,9, 2010, as submitted. Unanimously approved. V. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Environmental Assessment 2009-607, General Plan Amendment 2009-120 Zone Change 2009-138, and Tentative Tract Map 35996; a request by Shea Homes for Travertine Corporation for consideration of: 1) a General Plan Amendment for 9.02 acres from Low Density Residential with an Agricultural/Equestrian Overlay to Medium Density Residential, 2) a Zone Change from Low Density Agriculture/Equestrian Residential to Medium Density Residential, and 3) Tentative Tract Map to subdivide the 9.02 acres into 36 single Planning Commission Minutes February 23, 2010 family lots and several miscellaneous lots, all of which will become a part of Trilogy. The project location is east of CVWD Dike #4, between Avenues 60 and 62, and west of the Trilogy project. Chairman Ed Alderson recused himself from participating in Public Hearing Item A due to the proximity of his residence to the project. Principal Planner Stan Sawa presented the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Planning Department. He referenced the distribution of a Public Works memorandum which included amendments to the conditions of approval for the Environmental Assessment and Tract Map. Vice Chairperson Barrows asked if there were any questions of staff. Commissioner Weber asked if the amendment meant the traffic signals would be installed. Principal Engineer EdWimmer gave a summary of the memo and its implications on the Environmental Assessment and Tract Map applications, There being no further . questions of the staff, Vice Chairperson Barrows asked if the applicant would like to make any comments. Mr. Perry Devlin, Shea Homes, 18 Brentwood, Trabuco Canyon CA 92679, introduced himself and said the most critical component, of the project, was that the majority of the Trilogy community voted overwhelmingly, in favor of this annexation and solved some of the their, concerns, for the property. He added they appreciated staff's cooperation and stated he was available to answer any questions. Commissioner Wilkinson asked about the annexation process which Mr. Devlin explained. Commissioner Weber had some questions about pad elevation heights. Mr. Devlin went over the various pad elevations throughout the project. There being no further questions of the applicant, Vice Chairperson Barrows asked if there was any public comment. Mr. Marvin Roos, Mainiero Smith & Associates, 34-200 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage CA said he had been working with Shea and gave some background on the project. He discussed pad elevations, 2 Planning Commission Minutes February 23, 2010 sewer easements, and traffic signals; as well as how the traffic signal costs are recovered and how the fee would be a fair share assessment. He also discussed the solar orientation of the lots to the west. Commissioners Weber and Wilkinson had several questions about street access, whether the street would become a point of entry and what type of gate was planned. Mr. Roos gave a detailed explanation of the access. Mr. Richard Anderson, 60-445 Juniper Lane, La Quinta CA — (President of the Trilogy at La Quinta Maintenance Association) introduced himself and said the Homeowners' Association was in support of this application. They,voted overwhelmingly to annex the property to Trilogy. Vice Chairperson Barrows asked if there was any opposition to this annexation. Mr. Anderson said it was a community vote with more than two-thirds of the ballots returned and 90% approval. Vice Chairperson Barrows asked for clarification that the Commission would be approving the final -landscape <;plan and suggested native plants be included in those .plans. Staff said the final landscape plans would,come back with the Site Development Permit for approval. There being no' further public comment, Vice Chairperson Barrows ,opened the matter for Commission discussion. There was general -discussion about the process and staff's efforts with the developer. There being no further discussion and it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Weber/Wilkinson to approve Resolution 2010-003 recommending approval of Environmental Assessment 2009-07 with Item Number 2 of the Environmental Assessment Resolution amended as submitted by the Public Works Department memo on file in the Planning Department. AYES: Commissioners Wilkinson, Weber, and Vice Chairperson Barrows. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: Commissioner Quill and Chairman Alderson. 3 Planning Commission Minutes February 23, 2010 There was no further discussion and it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Weber/Wilkinson to approve Resolution 2010-004 recommending approval of General Plan Amendment 2009-120 as submitted. AYES: Commissioners Wilkinson, Weber, and Vice Chairperson Barrows. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: Commissioner Quill and Chairman Alderson. There was no further discussion and it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Weber/Wilkinson to approve Resolution 2010-005 recommending approval of Zone Change 2009-138 as submitted. AYES: Commissioners Wilkinson, Weber, and Vice Chairperson Barrows. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: Commissioner Quill and Chairman Alderson. There was no further discussion and it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Weber/Wilkinson to approve Resolution 2010-006 recommending approval of Tentative Tract Map 35996 with amendments as requested by the, Public Works Department memo on file in the Planning Department. AYES:,, , Commissioners Wilkinson, Weber, and Vice Chairperson Barrows. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: Commissioner Quill and Chairman Alderson. Chairman Alderson rejoined the meeting. B. Conditional Use Permit 2009-124; a request by T-Mobile West Corporation for consideration to allow for the placement of a seventy 00) Foot Tall Monopalm Tower and an Equipment Enclosure Within the' Family Heritage Church Parking Lot located at 78-998 Miles Avenue. Assistant Planner Eric Ceja presented the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Planning Department. Chairman Alderson asked if there were any questions of staff. Commissioner Wilkinson commented on the photo shown looking west to the site and was concerned about its accuracy. M Planning Commission Minutes February 23, 2010 Staff stated T-Mobile would be presenting some additional photos. Discussion followed regarding the photos presented and the height of the tower. There being no further questions of the staff, Chairman Alderson asked if the applicant would like to make any comments. Ms. Maryann Harwood, T-Mobile representative, 1594 N. Batavia Street, Orange CA - introduced herself and gave the Commission an updated photo for comparison. Discussion followed regarding the 'Commissioners' concerns, which included: • The height and location of the existing palm trees. • The height of the tower • The necessity of this tower • Had the applicant tried to acquire co -location sites. • The possibility of using another style of tower, besides a monopalm. • Landscaping possibilities to better blend the tower. Ms. Harwood responded: • She explained the necessity for the height of the tower, the particular locations and the coverage of the area. • She stated T-Mobile's objective was to provide maximum coverage; including in -home, outdoor, and vehicle coverage, which would not be possible through co - location. • She stated it made more sense to use the monopalm in this area to match the desert landscaping. • They would be leasing from the church and explained the landscaping the church requested. Chairman Alderson commented on the time frame of the application and continuing maintenance of the tower. Staff responded the maintenance concern was addressed in Condition #37. Discussion followed regarding the proposed and future towers and coverage in the area; resulting in the applicant clarifying the applicant request and coverage. She could not confirm future sites, as those 5 Planning Commission Minutes February 23, 2010 would need to go through the permitting process and would be subject to change. Commissioner Weber had concerns about possible harmful effects of radio frequencies on nearby residences/businesses. The applicant responded they are FCC compliant with no safety issues, and then explained the process followed in proposing a new tower. Commissioner Weber asked about the radio frequency issue. Staff responded the FCC approval was included in the application paperwork. Discussion followed regarding the possibility of conditioning the application to include taller palm trees to help the tower blend in. Suggestions were made as to where additional trees could be located; concluding with the applicant stating they would be willing to work with the City and the church on the location of the trees. Assistant City Attorney Houston asked for the applicant's clarification as to whether this would be possible with the proposed lease. The applicant responded the `tree locations as proposed had already been determined in the lease plans. Assistant City Attorney Houston then presented the procedure options available to the Commission. .Additionally, Planning Manager Sawyer explained staff's position and suggested it might be better to continue the matter to allow the applicant to explore their options. There being no further questions of the staff, Chairman Alderson asked if there was any public comment. Mr. Graeme Donaldson 79115 Camino Rosada, La Quinta CA introduced himself and said he lived somewhat adjacent to the church. He said he had several concerns including the height and location of the tower. He was concerned about who approved the CEQA exemption, and on what basis, because there were aesthetic concerns that needed to be addressed. He had the area surveyed, in relation to the drawings and the pictures, and presented copies to the Commissioners. Chairman Alderson asked Mr. Donaldson if he had met with staff prior to this meeting. Mr. Donaldson responded he had not. G9 Planning Commission Minutes February 23, 2010 Mr. Donaldson commented on aspects of his submitted photos and said it didn't matter what size palm tree was placed nearby, it would not hide the tower and questioned the accuracy of T-Mobile's exhibits. Chairman Alderson asked him to clarify that he was stating his exhibits were the more accurate depiction of the plans. Mr. Donaldson said yes. Mr. Donaldson continued by saying this is a heavily populated residential area and he was concerned about cell towers and radio frequency radiation. He commented on who and what was located in the area and why towers were usually located in low density areas. Mr. Donaldson said the cell tower.does not belong in this location and commented on how well the fire station tower blended in with its surroundings. He said he didn't care what configuration was proposed or how many palm trees were placed'. near it, it would not blend in. He requested the conditional use permit be denied and wanted to see further details in terms of CEQA and the Environmental Assessment. Chairman Alderson asked, him to state specifically what his CEQA concerns were. Mr. Donaldson said he was concerned that this application was declared categorically exempt as that was incorrect and he challenged that conclusion. Chairman Alderson asked if that was because of aesthetics. Mr. Donaldson said because of aesthetics and the inclusion of microwave antennas on the tower. Chairman Alderson asked if these were concerns of safety. Mr. Donaldson said yes. Chairman Alderson asked if there were any questions for Mr. Donaldson. Commissioners Wilkinson and Weber commented on Mr. Donaldson's summation and acknowledged they shared some of his concerns. Chairman Alderson asked if the applicant would like to comment on any of Mr. Donaldson's concerns. Ms. Harwood made note of the CEQA concerns and said she thought Planning could handle that. She also noted Mr. Donaldson's concerns 7 Planning Commission Minutes February 23, 2010 about aesthetics and safety. She then explained what safety and aesthetic precautions they planned to take. Chairman Alderson referenced the location of the tower at the fire station. Ms. Harwood said they reviewed placement in the park, and the fire station, and explained why those two sites did not work and the church property did. Chairman Alderson asked about the possibility of a shorter structure. Ms. Harwood said she would have to check on that. Commissioner Weber asked about the proposed parabolic dish. Ms. Harwood explained the use of the parabolic (microwave) dish and how it worked in relation to other towers. Chairman Alderson re-opened'the,public hearing. Mr. Christopher McFadden, 42-635 Melanie Place, Palm Desert CA - said as well as being an architect, he was on the property board as an elder of the Family Heritage Church. He explained the reasons behind the choice of the tower location and the landscaping choices. He explained further that the multiple tree heights and the grouping of the trees were really important as far as the use of the facility and the nighttime lighting done in thatarea. Commissioner Wilkinson asked if the church would be opposed to the extra trees for camouflage. !Mr. McFadden said that would be an option if ;the trees were of variable height and did not create problems with lighting in the area. Commissioner: Wilkinson asked if that statement was adequate. Assistant City Attorney Houston said it was as long as it was reflected in a condition of approval. Mr. McFadden said he had the authority to authorize that. Discussion followed on landscaping requirements and the possible addition of a condition of approval. There being no further public comment, Chairman Alderson opened the matter for Commission discussion. li Planning Commission Minutes February 23, 2010 Commissioner Weber expressed his thoughts on radio frequency and FCC certification and stated additional trees were needed to help the cell tower blend in. Commissioner Barrows suggested an alternate location on the northwest corner of the field as opposed to the east corner. Chairman Alderson said he thought that was an excellent suggestion. Commissioner Wilkinson commented an additional cell tower was not needed to improve cell coverage because the coverage was fine in that area, and suggested co -locating on another tower. He also suggested the possibility of designing a better looking palm tree or camouflaging the tower in other ways. He said the height was too tall and expressed his thoughts on FCC certification. Chairman Alderson re -stated the Commissioners' concerns of the unpleasant look of the tower, the .need for larger trees, better landscaping, FCC concerns, alternative types of towers and the suggestion of moving the tower west to the back side of the parking lot; as well as the possibility of a continuance for the applicant to resolve these issues. The applicant requested a continuance and Chairman Alderson asked the applicant how much time was needed. Ms. Harwood said three to four weeks would be sufficient time. There was no further discussion and it was moved and seconded by Commissioners . Barrows/Weber recommending continuance of Conditional Use Permit 2009-124 to March 23, 2010 to allow the applicant time to explore the alternatives presented. AYES: Commissioners Barrows, Weber, Wilkinson, and Chairman Alderson. NOES: Commissioner Wilkinson. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: Commissioner Quill. VI. BUSINESS ITEMS: None VII. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL: None .11 Planning Commission Minutes February 23, 2010 VIII. COMMISSIONER ITEMS: A. Report on City Council Meeting of February 16, 2010, from Commissioner Wilkinson. (A brief summary of the meeting was given followed by discussion of several items.) B. Chairman Alderson noted he was scheduled to report back on the March 2, 2010, Council meeting. C. Commissioner Wilkinson commented on the existing situation at the Highway 1 1 1 /Cliff House site with the currently configured deceleration lane. Commissioner Weber echoed his concerns. IX: DIRECTOR ITEMS: A. Planning Manager David Sawyer'. reminded the Commissioners about the Joint Council Meeting of February 25, 2010, at 5:30 p.m. with the Council meeting beginning at 5:00. Discussion followed regarding the meeting and tentative follow-up schedules for Commission and Council. X. ADJOURNMENT: There being, no further business;' it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Wilkinson/Weber to adjourn this regular meeting of the Planning Commission to the Special Joint Meeting to be held on February 25, 2010. This regular meeting was adjourned at 9:18 p.m. on February 23, 2010. Respectfully submitted, Carolyn Walker, Executive Secretary City of La Quinta, California 10 PH # A PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT DATE: MARCH 9, 2010 CASE NO.: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2009-122 APPLICANT: WFI, INC. for SPRINT REQUEST: CONSIDERATION TO ALLOW FOR THE COLLOCATION OF THREE PANEL ANTENNAS, THREE MICROWAVE ANTENNAS AND ONE EQUIPMENT CABINET FOR AN EXISTING TELECOMMUNICATION MONOPALM TOWER. LOCATION: 77-865 AVENIDA MONTEZUMA; DESERT RECREATION DISTRICT - LA QUINTA COMMUNITY PARK (ATTACHMENT 1) PROPERTY OWNER: DESERT RECREATION DISTRICT (DRD) GENERAL PLAN: PARKS AND RECREATION (P) ZONING: PARKS AND RECREATION (PR) ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: THE LA QUINTA PLANNING DEPARTMENT HAS DETERMINED THAT THIS PROPOSAL IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PURSUANT TO PROVISIONS OF SECTION 15332 (CLASS 32) OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA), IN THAT THIS IS AN IN -FILL PROJECT SURROUNDED BY URBAN SERVICES AND EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS SURROUNDING LAND USES: NORTH: VILLAGE COMMERCIAL (VC) (VACANT) SOUTH: VILLAGE COMMERCIAL (VC) (VACANT/CITY MUSEUM) EAST: VILLAGE COMMERCIAL (VC) (VACANT) WEST: VILLAGE COMMERCIAL/ COVE RESIDENTIAL (VC/RC) (DUPLEXES) BACKGROUND: This item was previously heard by the Planning Commission on January 12, 2010. At that time, the Desert Recreation District requested a continuance of the application to allow time to discuss the lease agreement with the applicant. The Planning Commission granted the continuance and re -scheduled the hearing date to February 9, 2010. On February 3, 2010, The Planning Department received correspondence from the Desert Recreation District, stating that they are meeting with TowerCo to address site and lease issues and request that the item be continued for another thirty (30) days to finalize their agreements with TowerCo. Staff is supportive of this request (Attachment 1 A). On February 19, 2010, staff received correspondence from the Desert Recreation District stating that "the District withdraws such consent and support for the C.U.P." (Attachment 113). Staff has consulted with the City Attorneys Office and recommends that this item be tabled at this time. La Quinta Community Park is a diamond shaped park in the center of the La Quinta Village (Attachment 1). The park occupies 4.71 acres and was established prior to city incorporation. In 2001, Nextel Communications received Conditional Use Permit (CUP 2001-054) approval to establish a sixty (60) foot high monopalm antenna and associated unmanned equipment shelter on the site (Attachment 2)• RFQUFST- WFI is requesting to install and co -locate three (3) panel antennas on existing antenna arrays, three (3) microwave antennas, one GPS antenna, and one additional equipment cabinet on the existing monopalm tower on behalf of their client Sprint (Attachment 3). The tower currently has three (3) antenna arrays, with one (1) empty slot per antenna array. The applicant is proposing to place an additional panel antenna in each empty slot, and to suspend three (3) new microwave antennas below each array. Each panel antenna is approximately four (4) feet in length, thirteen (13) inches in width and will be painted to match the existing monopalm towers' antennas. The panel antennas are approximately the same dimensions of the three (3) existing panel antennas on each array. Each microwave antenna is twenty-six (26) inches in diameter. The microwave antennas will be suspended below the existing antenna array, with a separation of six (6) inches between the panel antenna and the microwave antenna. The proposed antennas will increase service options in and around this portion of the City (Attachment 4). In addition to the co -location of antennas on the existing tower arrays, the applicant has proposed two improvements to the existing unmanned equipment shelter at the site (Attachment 3, pg. A-1). The applicant has proposed to place an additional GPA antenna to be mounted on the equipment shelter. The applicant has also 2 proposed to place an additional equipment cabinet within the existing equipment shelter. The shelter can accommodate both the GPS antenna and equipment cabinets without a need for re -design or expansion of the facility. ANALYSIS: Chapters 9.170 of the Zoning Code, regulates the use of Communication Towers and Equipment. This section encourages the co -location of antennas on existing towers as a means of limiting the number of new towers within the City. The applicant has met the intent of this code section and has complied with the requirements set forth in this section. The proposed equipment cabinet and GPS antenna will be placed on the existing equipment shelter. The interior of the equipment shelter can accommodate the additional equipment cabinet. There are no aesthetic, visual, or functional impacts caused by the placement of the additional equipment cabinet. The GPS antenna will be placed along the roof -line of the existing equipment shelter (Attachment 3, pg. A-2.1). The GPS antenna will be placed on the equipment shelter similar to the existing GPS antennas on the equipment shelter. GPS antennas are regulated by Section 9.100.070 of the La Quinta Municipal Code. The section permits GPS antennas in this zoning district and requires that the antenna be below the roof -line and be painted a matching color to the building. The plans show that the GPS antennas are in compliance with this code section, and staff has added conditions to ensure compliance of the GPS antenna location and building improvements. The proposed panel antenna co -location will not cause a significant or recognizable difference in the appearance of the monopalm tower. The panel antennas are placed on the existing antenna arrays and will not impact the function or aesthetic of the existing tower. The microwave antennas are suspended six (6) inches below the panel antennas. Because the antennas will be attached securely below the existing screening material, it is recommended that further screening of the microwave antennas be established. The applicant has proposed to screen the microwave antennas by placing additional palm fronds on the tower that extend below and beyond the microwave antennas (Attachment 5). The proposed microwave antenna location is a new design and few examples of this design are available. There are concerns that additional palm fronds will not adequately screen the microwave antennas as proposed; therefore, staff has recommended that the applicant place the microwave antennas within the tower's "bulb" (Condition 19). .The proposed height for the attachment of the antennas will not cause significant radio frequency (RF) interference with existing and approved telecommunication services. The proposed co -location of antennas will increase service options for customers within this portion of the community. Attachment 4 provides visual representation of how services are expected to increase; green areas show the 3 greatest amount of service improvement, while blue shows area expected to receive marginal service improvements. The existing monopalm tower and equipment building were established in 2001. The appearance of the tower and equipment building has diminished over the years, as the park location offers easy access for vandals. The existing tower's faux bark has peeled near the base and has exposed the tower (Attachment 6). Staff has addressed the tower's condition with the applicant and has placed a condition (Condition 15) to improve the tower's faux palm appearance as part of the proposal to improve the site. Additionally, staff has placed a condition (Condition 16) for the extension of the existing wrought -iron fencing around the equipment building. As conditioned, the wrought -iron fence will extend around the monopalm's base, helping to protect the tower from vandals. The equipment building has also suffered from vandals, and the building is in need of some improvement (Attachment 7). Staff has added conditions of approval calling for the re -painting and maintenance of the equipment building. Public Notice This request was published in the Desert Sun newspaper on December 27, 2009, and mailed to all affected property owners within 500 feet of site as required by Section 9.200.110 of the La Quinta Municipal Code. Public Agency Review A copy of this request has been sent to all applicable public agencies and City Departments on November 20, 2009. All written comments received are on file with the Planning Department. Applicable comments received have been included in the recommended Conditions of Approval. STATEMENT OF MANDATORY FINDINGS: Findings to approve this request per Section 9.210.020.F of the City of La Quinta Zoning Code can be made and are contained in the attached Resolution. RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Planning Commission Resolution 2010- , approving Conditional Use Permit 2009-122, for the collocation of three (3) panel antennas, three (3) microwave antennas and one equipment cabinet for an existing telecommunication tower for WFI, subject to the attached Findings and Conditions of Approval. 0 Prepared by: Attachments: 1 A. Desert Recreation District Letter (Feb. 3, 2010) 1 B. Desert Recreation District Letter (Feb. 19, 2010) The following attachments have been previously distributed; additional copies are available at City Hall. 1. Location 2. Original Approval 3. Improvement Plans (for Commission only) 4. Coverage Map 5. Screening of Microwave Antennas 6. Existing Tower Physical Condition (Photos) 7. Existing Building Physical Condition (Photos) 5 ATTACHMENT 1A Am E) E !E RECRCAT. C� . February 3, 2010 Les Johnson, Planning Director City of La Quinta 78-495 Calle Tampico La Quinta, CA 92253 Hand Delivered Re: Project Name: Sprint Monopalm Collocation Case No.: CUP 2009-122 (Sprint) Location: La Quinta Community Park Dear Mr. Johnson: This letter follows up on the continuance of this item at the January 12, 2010 Planning Commission meeting and our subsequent visit to the site on January 27, 2010. During that visit, we discovered a number of serious maintenance deficiencies which constitute a violation of our lease (now transferred to Tower Co. by Sprint) and probably of the existing CUP for the site. We suggest that these deficiencies need to be addressed before the amended CUP is issued. We are meeting with Daneen Wilder, Tower's Co' representative, at the site February 4, 2010 at 1:00 pm. This was the earliest possible meeting we could get after we tracked down the correct Tower Co representative. At that meeting we also will discuss modification of the lease terms. Therefore, we request an additional continuance for 30 days. Sincerely, ,d CJK Stan Ford, General Manager SF/dg . My Documents\la quints\Planning Department\Letters\2010 - 145-305 Oasis Street, Indio, CA n92201 • Tel: P760.347.348 6 Fax 76C34 7.466' M 115- 1C ATTACHMENT 1 B It FEB 2 2 N10 CITY OF LA QUINTA R EC REI On D E February 19, 2010 Les Johnson, Planning Director City of La Quinta 78-495 Calle Tampico La Quinta, CA 92253 Re: Project Name: Sprint Monopalm Collocation Case No.: C.U.P. 2009-122 (Sprint) Location: La Quinta Community Park Dear Mr. Johnson: The Desert Recreation District (formerly Coachella Valley Recreation and Park District, or the ("District") is the owner of the property which is the subject of C.U.P. 2009-122. The Planning Commission has granted extensions of time for the cell tower owner and service provider to work with the City and District regarding maintenance of the site (which has serious safety as well as aesthetic issues) and to clarify whether the current lease covers this proposed project. Despite our efforts (and those of the City and new tower owner) the situation has become more complicated and less clear. For example, there is a new owner of the cell tower itself (Tower Co.) although Sprint continues to own the building equipment. This ownership issue seriously complicates the maintenance of the site. Similarly, the District has not yet signed the lease assignment to Tower Co. Tower Co.'s information regarding this project (a "reconfiguration with limited microwave antenna) is not the same as the project described in the City's staff report. The District signed the City -required document consenting to the project without full knowledge of these matters. For that reason - and in order that this matter be placed on "hold" while resolved - the District withdraws such consent and support forthe C.U.P. Sincerely, — Stan Ford, General Manager SF/dg My Documents\la quints\Planning Department\Letters\2010— WOO - Les Johnson - Spring Mona a1m - LQ Park 45-305 Oasis Street, Indio, CA 9p2201 • le]: 760.347.3487 • Fax: 760.347!W; DATE: CASE NO.: APPLICANT: REQUEST: LOCATION: PROPERTY OWNER: GENERAL PLAN: ZONING: ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: SURROUNDING LAND USES: BACKGROUND: PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT MARCH 9, 2010 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2010-128 LUXE ELECTRIC CARS — WILLIAM DUBS CONSIDERATION TO ALLOW FOR THE PLACEMENT AND OUTDOOR DISPLAY OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES WITHIN THE WASHINGTON PARK PARKING LOT 46-660 WASHINGTON STREET; WASHIGNTON PARK (ATTACHMENT 1) WASHINGTON 111, LTD. REGIONAL COMMERCIAL (RC) REGIONAL COMMERCIAL (CR) THE LA QUINTA CITY COUNCIL DID, ON DECEMBER 12, 2002, CERTIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 2002-459 AND SPECIFIC PLAN 1893-011. THEREFORE, NO CHANGED CIRCUMSTANCES OR CONDITIONS AND NO NEW INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED WHICH WOULD TRIGGER THE PREPARATION OF A SUBSEQUENT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) STATUTES NORTH: REGIONAL COMMERCIAL (CR) SOUTH: RESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY (RL) EAST: REGIONAL COMMERCIAL (CR) WEST: RESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY (RL) Washington Park was most recently approved by the City Council on December 17, 2002, under Specific Plan 1987-011, Amendment 4. Washington Park occupies over sixty-six (66) acres east of Washington Street, west of Adams Street, south of Highway 1 1 1, and north of Avenue 47. Although Washington Park has not completed build -out of the commercial center, several phases have been completed, including Lowes, Target, Trader Joes, and Lumpy's. Washington Park is expected to complete the remaining phases of development once the commercial market improves. REQUEST: Luxe Electric Cars is a new tenant within the Washington Park commercial center, and occupies approximately 1,500 square feet of sales/showroom space within building 4, south of the Lumpy's Golf Shop. Luxe Electric Cars describes itself as the "most exclusive builder of ultra high -end, luxury automobile "look -a -like", electric golf cars". As a new tenant, the applicant requests that a total of four electric golf cars be permitted for the use of product display outside of the tenant's lease space, within the Washington Park parking lot and walkway ramp (Attachment 2). Due to the building setback along Washington Street (= 200 feet) the applicant is requesting to place two electric golf cars within two parking stalls along Washington Street, and two electric golf cars on the walkway ramp adjacent to the tenant's lease. The intent of the request is to increase the business' visibility from Washington Street. ANALYSIS: La Quinta Municipal Code Section 9.100.120 (Outdoor Storage and Display) regulates the use of outdoor displays for businesses within the City. Per this section, the use of outdoor vehicle display is permitted subject to the approval of a Conditional Use Permit and subject to the regulation of outdoor display placement, location and design. The applicant has requested to place two electric golf cars within two parking stalls adjacent to Washington Street, and to place two electric golf cars on the pedestrian walkway ramp in front of the store (Attachment 2). The parking lot that the applicant proposes to place the outdoor vehicle display has approximately 175 total parking stalls; 40 more parking stalls than the parking code requirement (Attachment 3). In addition, the overall parking standard for Washington Park is 5 spaces per 1,000 SF of floor area, as opposed to the City's standard of 4 spaces per 1,000 SF of floor area. Staff has concluded that the parking lot that the applicant requests to use for outdoor display has a surplus of parking. In addition, parking demand at the proposed location is underutilized due to the distance from these parking stalls to front of stores. To date, outdoor displays of golf cars have been limited to close proximity of the related store front. The approval of outdoor display, away from the tenant's store front, would set a new precedence and this should be carefully considered prior to approval. It is Staff's opinion that outdoor display of merchandise should be limited to small representative samples of merchandise available within an adjacent store; it should not be an extension of sales floor area or serve as additional exterior signage for a business. With this is mind, any permanent outdoor display of merchandise should, unless specifically provided for otherwise in a specific plan, be limited to a single example of product located at one or two specifically identified areas in close proximity of the store entrance. 2 The applicant also requests to place two electric golf cars on the walkway ramp near the front of the tenant's lease space (Attachment 3). The walkway ramp is approximately sixteen (16) feet in width. Each electric golf car is approximately four (4) feet in width. Placement of a single electric golf car display will require a minimum space of four (4) feet by seven (7) feet. The Americans with Disability Act (ADA), mandates that the minimum walkway width of four (4) feet be provided; therefore, placement of two vehicles on the walkway ramp will violate ADA requirements. However, one display vehicle can be accommodated without impacting the design of the walkway ramp and ADA requirements. Staff has identified the location for a single outdoor vehicle display on the proposed walkway ramp (Attachment 4). In addition, the walkway in front of the store is approximately eight (8) feet in width and cannot accommodate a vehicle display due to ADA requirements for walkway width. Additionally, the property owner does not support the display of golf cars on the walkway, including the walkway ramp (Attachment 5). The primary purpose for this request is for an outdoor representative display of product. The two electric golf car displays in front of the tenant's lease will reduce the width of the walkway in front of the store and will impact general pedestrian and ADA circulation at the site. Staff does not support the placement of electric golf cars along Washington Street, due to the distance from the storefront, or directly adjacent to the store front as it will impact ADA accessibility and parking availability for adjacent tenants. Staff can support the placement of one (1) electric golf car to be placed in the half -parking stall across the drive -aisle from the store entrance (Attachment 6). Staff has conditioned the request to the one (1) half -parking stall and has prohibited the placement of signs, banners, balloon, etc., to be placed on the parked golf cars. PUBLIC NOTICE: This request was published in the Desert Sun newspaper on February 24, 2010, and mailed to all affected property owners within 500 feet of site as required by Section 9.200.110 of the La Quinta Municipal Code. CEQA: The La Quinta City Council did, on December 12, 2002, certified Environmental Assessment 2002-459 and Specific Plan 1987-011. Therefore, no changed circumstances or conditions and no new information has been provided which would trigger the preparation of a subsequent Environmental Assessment pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) statutes. STATEMENT OF MANDATORY FINDINGS: Findings to approve this request per Section 9.210.020.F of the City of La Quinta Zoning Code can be made and are contained in the attached Resolution. 3 RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Planning Commission Resolution 2010 -_, approving Conditional Use Permit 2010-128, for the placement and outdoor display of electric vehicles within the Washington Park parking lot, subject to the attached Findings and Conditions of Approval. Prepared by: ERIC CEJA sistant Planner Attachments: 1. Location 2. Proposed Occupied Spaces 3. Pictures of Proposed Location 4. Staff Identified Location for Display 5. Property Owner Email Correspondence E PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2010- A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING THE OUTDOOR DISPLAY OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES FOR LUXE ELECTRIC CARS, WITHIN THE WASHINGTON PARK PARKING LOT CASE NO.: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2010-128 APPLICANT: LUXE ELECTRIC CARS WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, did, on the gth day of March, 2010, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider a request by Luxe Electric Cars to allow for a maximum of four outdoor vehicle displays during normal business operating hours within the Washington Park parking lot, at 46-660 Washington Street, more particularly described as follows: APN: 643-020-063 Parcel 5 of Tract Map 32683 WHEREAS, said Conditional Use Permit 2010-128 is within Specific Plan 87-011 for which Environmental Assessment 2002-459 was certified by the City Council on December 17, 2002. Therefore, no changed circumstances or conditions and no new information has been provided which would trigger the preparation of a subsequent Environmental Assessment pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) statutes; and WHEREAS, as referenced in his communication dated March 3, 2010, even though the property owner is in support of the concept of outdoor vehicle displays at this site; the property owner is opposed to the applicant placing outdoor vehicle displays on the walkways, ramps, and sidewalks at Washington Park; and WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony and arguments, if any, of all interested persons desiring to be heard, said Planning Commission did make the following mandatory findings pursuant to Section 9.210.020 of the Zoning Code to justify approval of said Conditional Use Permit: 1. Consistency with the General Plan: The proposed outdoor display of vehicles is consistent with the goals and policies of the General Plan in G Planning Commission Resolution 2010-XXX Conditional Use Permit 2010-128 March 9, 2010 that the property is designated Regional Commercial which permits the use proposed by this application. 2. Consistency with the Zoning Code: The proposed outdoor display of vehicles is consistent with the development standards outlined in Section 9.100.120 (Outdoor Storage and Display) of the Zoning Code because merchandise will be displayed on a semi -temporary basis, as specified in the required Conditions of Approval, and as permitted in compliance with the Washington Park Specific Plan, and that such placement of vehicles will not conflict with any other Zoning Code requirements. 3. Compliance with CEQA: The proposed use is in compliance with CEQA in that the project area lies within Specific Plan 87-011 for which Environmental Assessment 2002-459 was certified by the City Council on December 12, 2002. Therefore, no changed circumstances or conditions and no new information has been provided which would trigger the preparation of a subsequent Environmental Assessment pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) statutes. 4. Surrounding Uses: Approval of the Conditional Use Permit as conditioned will not create conditions materially detrimental to the public health, safety and general welfare or be injurious to, or incompatible with, other properties or land uses in the vicinity in that vehicle placement will maintain and provide an adequate space for ADA requirements, and that the placement of a single outdoor vehicles display is in an area away from customer traffic and in an undersized parking stall. The adjacent properties are designated and zoned for commercial use and within the Washington Park specific plan. 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 correct and constitute the findings of the Planning Commission for this Conditional Use Permit; 2. That it does hereby approve Conditional Use Permit 2010-128 for the reasons set forth in this Resolution and subject to the attached Conditions of Approval; which includes a maximum of one (1) outdoor 0 Planning Commission Resolution 2010-XXX Conditional Use Permit 2010-128 March 9, 2010 vehicle display limited to the locations specified on the site plan and as approved with this Conditional Use Permit. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta Planning Commission held on this 9"' day of March, 2010, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ED ALDERSON, Chairman City of La Quinta, California ATTEST: LES JOHNSON Planning Director City of La Quinta, California VA PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2010- CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL — RECOMMENDED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2010-128 MARCH 9, 2010 GENERAL 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 council. The City shall promptly notify the applicant of any claim, action or proceeding and shall cooperate fully in the defense. 2. The applicant is limited to a maximum of one outdoor golf car display; located in the half -parking stall near the store front within the Washington Park parking lot, as identified on the attachments. 3. The placement of outdoor golf car display is limited to normal business operating hours for Luxe Electric Cars. Vehicles shall be placed within the store at the close of each business day and shall not be placed outdoors more than thirty (30) minutes prior to daily openings. 4. The applicant is prohibited from placing any signs or other advertisement devices, including but not limited to, balloons, lights, banners, etc..., on, or attached to, or at the location of any display vehicle. 5. The use of vehicle 'jacks" or other display methods is prohibited. 6. The applicant is prohibited from making any site improvements, including landscape removal, to accommodate the placement and visibility of outdoor vehicles. 0 0 00 ° cm 00 0°` '04 ��`� 0 ATTACHMENT # 2 a o r .• o �; o 0 0 O O o O .'� O eB O Y • �e. YII\ L to 10 ATTACHMENT # 3 U".lY y - i b�f 1 I ,r. I 7e J4d1 w' t 5� 43' Re: Luxe Electric Page 1 of 1 Eric Ceja From: Bill Sanchez [gsanchez@gsanchezgroup.com] Sent: Wednesday, March 03, 2010 2:33 PM To: Eric Ceja Cc: David Sawyer Subject: Re: Luxe Electric Hello Eric, ATTACHMENT # 5 The Property Owner opposes the parking of any electric vehicles on any sidewalk. We are in favor of their request to place vehicles up against Washington Street and would allow them to temporarily occupy one of the parking stalls directly in front of their premise. Please call me should you have any questions. Bill Sanchez Construction Manager Washington-111, LTD 78365 HWY 111, No. 351 La Quinta, CA 92253 O 760.342.2674 M 760.485.5308 F 760.342.4046 On 3/2/10 4:56 PM, "Eric Ceja" <Eceja@la-quinta.org> wrote: Hi Bill, As we discussed, attached are the site plan and photos for Luxe Electric Cars. The applicant has submitted a Conditional Use Permit for the purposes of outdoor vehicle display, subject to Section 9.100.120 of the L.Q.M.C. The site plan identifies two parking stalls along Washington Street and two locations adjacent to the store front. I have attached our photos of the proposed location for clarification. We are diligently working on the Staff Report for next Tuesday, please let me know your comments as soon as possible. Have a good evening, and please let me know if there are any questions. Thanks, Eric Ceja, Asst. Planner City of La Quinta I Planning Department Direct 760.777.7125 1 Fax 760.777.1233 eceja@la-quinta.org City of La Quinta 78-495 Calle Tampicol La Quinta, CAI 92253 www.la-quinta.org 14 3/4/2010 PH#C PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT DATE: MARCH 9, 2010 CASE NO.: STREET NAME CHANGE 2010-020 APPLICANT: FARAH MEADOWS - LA QUINTA HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR CLASS ADVISOR REQUEST: REQUEST TO SCHEDULE A PUBLIC HEARING FOR CONSIDERATION OF A STREET NAME CHANGE FROM WESTWARD HO DRIVE TO BLACKHAWK WAY LOCATION: ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATION: BACKGROUND WEST OF DUNE PALMS ROAD, EAST OF ADAMS STREET THIS STREET NAME CHANGE REQUEST HAS BEEN DETERMINED TO BE EXEMPT FROM CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 15061(b) (3). THERE IS NO POSSIBILITY THAT THIS PROPOSAL WILL HAVE A SIGNIFICANT EFFECT ON THE ENVIRONMENT; THEREFORE, IT IS NOT SUBJECT TO CEQA REVIEW. La Quinta High School (LQHS), bounded by Westward Ho Drive to the north, Adams Street on the west, Dune Palms Road on the east, and the Whitewater Channel to the south, was established in 1997. The high school mascot is the "Blackhawk". The high school encompasses 49 acres, and has a total enrollment of over 2,800 students, grades 9 - 12. PROPOSAL The applicant is proposing to change the name of a street portion within the City of La Quinta from "Westward Ho Drive" to "Blackhawk Way" (Attachment 1). The proposed street name change only applies to the street portion between Adams Street and Dune Palms Road (Attachment 2). Sixty-seven percent (67%) of the property owners abutting the street have signed letters of support for this request (Attachment 3). APPLICABLE CODE PROVISIONS La Quinta Municipal Code Chapter 14.08 permits any individual to initiate a street name change (Attachment 4). The Planning Commission must adopt a resolution of intention, setting a public hearing date to review the request no less than 30 days from the date of the adoption of the resolution for a public hearing. Following the Planning Commission's public hearing, a recommendation is then forwarded to the City Council for final action. The resolution of intention will be published in The Desert Sun and posted along the subject street. RECOMMENDATI Adopt Planning Commission Resolution 2010- , setting March 23, 2010 as the public hearing date to consider Street Name Change 2010-020. Prepared by: 04� ERIC CEJA, A istant Planner Attachments: 1. Application 2. Westward Ho Drive Vicinity Map 3. Blackhawk Way — Letters of Support 4. LQMC Chapter 14.08 2 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2010- A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENT TO HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON MARCH 9, 2010, TO CONSIDER A STREET NAME CHANGE FOR WESTWARD HO DRIVE, BETWEEN ADAMS STREET AND DUNE PALM ROADS, TO BLACKHAWK WAY CASE NO.: STREET NAME CHANGE 2010-020 LA QUINTA HIGH SCHOOL 2010 SENIOR CLASS WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, did on the gth day of March, 2010, consider the request of the La Quinta High School's Senior Class, to set a date for a public hearing to review a street name change from Westward Ho Drive to Blackhawk Way, between Adams Street and Dune Palms Road, more particularly described as: Portion of Westward Ho Drive, east of Adams Street, west of Dune Palms Road WHEREAS, at the Planning Commission meeting, upon hearing and considering all available information, said Planning Commission did make the following findings to justify their intent to hold a public hearing regarding said street name change per Section 14.08.050 of the La Quinta Municipal Code: 1. Determination of Sufficiency: The proposed street name change is a reasonable and acceptable name change and over 60% of the affected property owners have agreed with the change, as required by Section 14.08.020 of the La Quinta Municipal Code. 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 it does hereby approve the above described Resolution of Intent to hold a public hearing on the proposed street name change on March 23, 2010, at 7:00 P.M. in the La Quinta City Hall Council Chambers, Located at 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, California. PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta City Planning Commission, held on the gth day of March, 2010, by the following vote, to wit: 3 Planning Commission Resolution 2010- Street Name Change 2010-020 La Quinta High School Senior Class Adopted: March 9, 2010 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ED ALDERSON, Chairman City of La Quinta, California ATTEST: LES JOHNSON, Planning Director City of La Quinta, California PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2010- STREET NAME CHANGE 2010-020; LA QUINTA HIGH SCHOOL "WESTWARD HO DRIVE" — "BLACKHAWK WAY" CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL — RECOMMENED March 9, 2010 GENERAL The applicant shall pay for the purchase and installation of the new "Blackhawk Way" street name signs to replace the existing "Westward Ho Drive" street name signs at Adams Street, Via Aliso, and Dune Palms Road. Please contact Mr. Hector Guzman, Assistant Engineer II, at (760) 777-7046 for questions on the cost and installation of the new street name signs. 5 JLa f2lu,ATTACHMENT 1 rece hied Ct&munity Development Department BAN 2 2 tom 78-495 Calle Tampico - P O Box 1504 La Quinta, California 92253 Ctv of to Qu6,ta (760) 777-7125 - fax (760) 777-1233 Planning Department Application for Street Name Change In order to process your application in a timely manner, this form must be completed and accompanied by: ► NON-REFUNDABLE FILING FEE ► 1 COPY OF LOCALITY PLAN* ► 1 COPY OF DETAILED PLAN* *See the back of this form for detailed requirements. Failure to provide the required information is justification for rejection of the application. Name of Petitioner Mailing Address Name of Street (s) Proposed for Name Change: eSrward Hu Doiye_ La W Mta r.X.Vlco1 .SQ Location of affected streets including_Tract number: ay\d EkdavYl s j rem+ Reason for name -1v �Y\QYCAK S Signature of B5-St Name Chg i v-e Logy Case No. l O ^ OZ4-7 Date d \ rZ Z Fee: �— Request Denied Approved subject to the attached revised conditions. Logged in by: `�� )- (31ctck cLw (/V a \ S�\ 0O \ --73 9S- 9 aas3 RM, ri ATTACHMENT 2 0 #1/ DETAILED PLAN Street Name Change from Westward Ho Drive to Blackhawk Way The following streets in the City of La Quints would be affected by the above street name change: � The intersection of Adams Street and Westward Ho Drive � The intersection of Dune Palms Road and Westward Ho Drive =;> The entrance into the Aliso H Homes off of Westward Ho Drive, Via Aliso Eleme ,V SchoO 7 Desed Wk a 7 Sm._ " -k@lfuppn 13 __—?so_wl Del -k- JAQUb"Park cnyefiaaC Aliso H S2, HOA-�, cwrw U, —ey, -AWOM West" La Ou� Hgh SOON jz IA Oub" Ifigh School Desert Sao& Unified School DWncl gip' i A Men C&M Tim 6 Rad. Active! ATTACHMENT 3 la quinta h 70255 Westward rto Drive. La Quin CA. 9M3.760.772.4150 City of La Quinta Planning Department P.O. Box 1504 La Quinta, CA 92247 Dear City of La Quinta: My name is Mrs. Farah Meadows and I am the Senior Class Advisor at La Quinta High School. I am writing to you on behalf of La Quinta High School's graduating class of 2010. The purpose of this letter is to request a street name change in La Quinta from Westward Ho Drive to Blackhawk Way. The affected portion of this change would be Westward Ho Drive between Adams Street and Dunes Palms Road, directly in front of the La Quinta High School campus. The reason behind this street name change request is the fact that the seniors want to increase school spirit on the La Quints. High School campus by renaming the street after the school's mascot. The seniors pointed out that Indio High School has a Rajah Way in Indio and Palm Desert High School has an Aztec Way in Palm Desert. The seniors believe that La Quinta High School is in need of a Blackhawk Way to show their pride in their school and city they are so proud to represent. The seniors initiated this idea and, with my assistance, are going through the necessary steps to make this idea a reality. The seniors hope to have this street name change approved before they graduate in June and would love hold an official dedication ceremony with city council members, school board members, community members, and the La Quinta High School staff and students present. We hope that you consider our application and be part of the increased school spirit at La Quinta High School. Sincerely, Mrs. F ah Meadows inta High School Senior Class Advisor 19-1l'-09 eke Cy J��F�En soy z $ Desert Sands Unified School District N BERMUDA DUNES C 47-950 Dune Palma Road • La guinta, California 92253 • (760) 777-4200 • FAX: (760) 771-8505 RANCHO MIRAGE G BOARD OF EDUCATION: Michael Dunn. Donald B. Griffith, Jim Itoedyker, Matteo Monica III, Gary Tomsk - t' - INDIAN"WELLS---y----------__.."- _.______-._..SUPERINrENDENP:- Dr. Sharon P. McGehee" i. PALM DESERT y--- ��� LAQUINTA'�� December 16, 2009 INDIO y Mr. Eric Ceja, Asst. Planner City of La Quinta, Planning Department P.O. Box 1504 La Quinta, CA 92247 Dear Mr. Ceja: The Desert Sands Unified School District, Board of Education unanimously supports the renaming of Westward Ho to Blackhawk Way. Thank you for your assistance with this request from the La Quinta High School, Blackhawk student body. Sincerely, h4 Sharon McGehee, Ph.D. Superintendent SM:br January 15, 2010 City of La Quinta PO Box 1504 La Quinta Ca, 92247 RE: Westward Ho Drive Gentlemen, I live at 79350 Westward Ho I encourage the city to change the name from Westward Ho to Black Hawk Way. Sincerely, Larry Ch the CHANK 6M=UJ 44-9)9 Golf Center Parkway, Suite 7, Indio, CA 92201 'Office (760) 347.3469 Fax(760) 342-2791 thechankgroup@aol.com 10 Y�Cl�tcu w.V0 J11[CC1 IVAIVICLHANUE1 i http://gcode.us/codes/laquinta/view.php?topic=14-14 08&showAll=1... ATTACHMENT 4 La Quints Municipal Code Up Previous Next Title 14 STREETS AND SIDEWALKS Main Collapse Search Print No Frames Chapter 14.08 STREET NAME CHANGES 14.08.010 Petition for initiation of street name change. Any person may initiate a street name change for any reason consistent with law, by complying with the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 10 § 1 (part), 1982) 14.08.020 Initiation of petition. A proposed change of street name may be initiated by filing with the planning commission an application in the form prescribed by the city manager and signed by the owners of at least sixty percent of the lineal frontage abutting the street to be affected. (Ord. 10 § 1 (part), 1982) 14.08.030 Application fee. The application shall be accompanied by a fee in an amount established by resolution of the city council, in order to defray the costs of publishing, posting and processing, as hereinafter prescribed. (Ord. 10 § 1 (part), 1982) 14.08.040 Manager's examination. The city manager shall examine the application and determine the sufficiency of same as to the percentage requirement of Section 14.08.020. (Ord. 10 § 1 (part), 1982) 14.08.050 Adoption of resolution of intention. Upon determination of the sufficiency of the petition, the commission shall adopt a resolution of intention to change name and set a date for public hearing not less than thirty days from the date of adoption of the resolution. (Ord. 10 § 1 (part), 1982) 14.08.060 Publication. The city manager shall provide for at least one publication of the resolution of intention in a newspaper of general circulation within the city at least fifteen days prior to the hearing date. (Ord. 10 § 1 (part), 1982) 14.08.070 Posting. The city manager shall provide for posting copies of the resolution of intention in at least three public places along the street proposed to be affected. The posting shall be completed at least ten days prior to the hearing date. (Ord. 10 § 1 (part), 1982) 14.08.080 Commission hearing. At the time set for hearing, or at any time to which the hearing may be continued, the commission shall hear 11 1 of 2 3/3/2010 7:57 AM 4 hapter14.08 STREET NAME CHANGES http://gcode.us/codes/laquinta/view.php?topic=l4-14_08&showAll=1... and consider proposals to adjust, alter or change the name(s) of the street(s) mentioned in the resolution, and objections to the proposals. (Ord. 10 § 1 (part), 1982) 14.08.090 Commission recommendation. At or after the conclusion of the hearing, the commission may make any recommendation to the city council which the commission deems appropriate. In its deliberations the commission shall consider any applicable specific plans in effect. (Ord. 10 § 1 (part), 1982) 14.08.100 Council action. The city council may, pursuant to California Government Code Section 34091.1, take such action as it deems appropriate upon the recommendation of the commission, and failure to take action within sixty days after submission of the commission's recommendation shall be deemed denial of the application. (Ord. 10 § 1 (part), 1982) 14.08.110 Commission recommendation without petition and hearing. Notwithstanding any other parts of this code, the commission may, for any reason it deems in the public interest and necessity, recommend to the city council that a street name be changed. The recommendation may be made without complying with the requirements of Sections 14.08.020 through 14.08.080. The recommendation shall be in the form of a resolution of the commission directed to the city council. Thereafter the city council shall take such action as it deems appropriate. (Ord. 10 § 1 (part), 1982) 12 2 of 2 3/3/2010 7:57 AM MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission FROM: Les Johnson, Planning Directo DATE: March 9, 2010 RE: CUP 09-122/WFI INC. for Sprint The report in the Planning Commission Packet dated March 9, 2010 for Item V-A, CUP 09-122, an application for expansion of an existing tele-communications cell tower contains an incorrect staff recommendation. As noted on the Agenda and as referenced in the text of the report, staff is recommending this item be removed from the Planning Commission's calendar and will be rescheduled at a later date after the issue of property owner authorization is resolved. F } a poras - PC. 2)10,3 9 ():CUP 09- 2l e>cAnr�t 1 L+un cor eaiion mein.i.rioc