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CC Resolution 2000-059 RESOLUTION NO. 2000-59 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF .A COMMERCIAL PAD BUILDING WITHIN PLAZA LA QUINTA, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2000-667 APPLICANT: M&H REALTY PARTNERS WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, did on the 6th day of June, 2000, hold a Public Hearing continued from the 2"d day of May, 2000, to consider an appeal of a Planning Commission approval of a request of M&H REALTY PARTNERS to approve the construction plans for a 6,300 square foot commercial pad building and addition to Von's Supermarket (now withdrawn), west of the southwest corner of Washington Street and Highway 111, within Plaza La Quinta more particularly described as: APN: 604-050-016, 009, 010, AND 01 3 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission on April 11 2000, at a regular meeting, adopted Resolution 2000-01 2, approving the architectural and landscaping plans for the new building and approving the conceptual plan for an addition to Von's Supermarket, subject to conditions; and, WHEREAS, the Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee, on March 1, 2000, at a regular meeting, adopted Minute Motion 2000-005, recommending approval of the architectural and landscaping plans for the new building, 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 City Council did find the following facts and reasons to justify approval of said Site Development Permit: 1. Consistency with the General Plan- The General Plan designates the project area as Community Commercial (with a Non-Residential Overlay). The proposed commercial building and addition is consistent with the commercial designation -- of the property. Resolution 2000-59 Site Development Permit 2000-667 June 6, 2000 Page 2 2. Consistency with the Zoning Code- The proposed commercial building is designed to comply with 'the Zoning Code requirements, including but not limited to the 50 foot setback from Highway 111, height limits, parking, lot coverage, and sign size. 3. Compliance with CEQA- This application is categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15303, Class 3c, of the Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act in that it is for structures each not exceeding 10,000 square feet in an urban area where all necessary public services and facilities are available and the mitigation measure regarding additional parking is being met. 4. Architectural Design- With the minor recommended changes, the design of the 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 and with the quality of design prevalent in the city in that the building uses styles, colors, and materials matching those used in the center. 5. Site Design- With the recommended changes, the site design of the project, including but not limited to project entries, interior circulation, pedestrian and bicycle access, pedestrian amenities, screening of equipment and trash enclosures, exterior lighting, and other site design elements are compatible with surrounding development and with the quality of design prevalent in the city in that the site design complies with applicable site design requirements and is designed to be compatible with the center and surrounding neighborhood. The plan includes provisions for 16 new parking spaces in the most impacted area of the center. 6. Landscape Design- Project landscaping, including but not limited to the location, type, size, color, texture, and coverage of plant materials has been designed so as to provide relief, complement buildings, visually emphasize prominent design elements and vistas, screen undesirable vi.ews, provide a harmonious transition between adjacent land uses and between development and open space, provide an overall unifying influence, enhance the visual continuity of the project, and complement the surrounding project area, ensuring lower maintenance and water use. 7. Sign Program- With use of the existing sign program, the building will be consistent with the intent of the Zoning Code and be in harmony and visually related to the proposed building and surrounding Plaza La Quinta shopping center. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, as follows: Resolution 2000-59 Site Development Permit 2000-667 June 6, 2000 Page 3 1. That the above recitations are true and constitute the findings of the City council in this case; 2. That it does hereby approve Site Development Permit 2000-667 for the reasons set forth in this Resolution, subject to the Conditions of Approval labeled Exhibit 'A", attached hereto; PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta CitV Council, held on the 6th day of June, 2000, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Council Members Adolph, Henderson, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Pe~a NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None JOH J. P~,May~r City of La Quinta, California ATTEST: J REE Clerk City of La Quinta, California (City Seal) APPROVED AS TO FORM: DAWN HONEYWELl_, City Attorney City of La Quinta, California RESOLUTION NO. 2000-59 EXHIBIT 'A" CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2000-667 M&H REALTY PARTNERS JUNE 6, 2000 GENERAL 1. The use of this site shall be in conformance with the approved exhibits contained in Site Development Permit 2000-667, unless otherwise amended by the following conditions. 2. The approved Site Development Permit for the commercial pad building shall be used within one year of the date of approval; otherwise, it shall become null and void and of no effect whatsoever. "Used" means the issuance of a building permit. A time extension may be requested as permitted in the La Quinta Zoning Code Section 9.200.080. __ 3. The subdivider 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 Site Development Permit. The City shall have sole discretion in selecting its defense counsel. The City shall promptly notify the subdivider of any claim, action or proceeding and shall cooperate fully in the defense. 4. Final architectural working drawings for the buildings, substantially conforming to this approval, including all revisions required by the permit shall be submitted to the Community Development Department for approval prior to issuance of a building permit by the Building and Safety Department. 5. Prior to the issuance of a grading, construction or building permit, the applicant shall obtain permits and/or clearances from the following public agencies: · Fire Marshal · Public Works Department (Grading Permit, Improvement Permit) · Community Development Department · Riverside Co. Environmental Health Department · Desert Sands Unified School District · Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) · Imperial Irrigation District (lID) RESOLUTION 2000-59 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2000-667 M&H REALTY PARTNERS JUNE 6, 2000 Page 2 The applicant is responsible for any requirements of the permits or clearances from those jurisdictions. If the requirements include approval of improvement plans, applicant shall furnish proof of said approvals prior to obtaining City approval of the plans. 6. All letters from utility or service agencies on file in the Community Development Department shall be complied with. FIRE MARSHAL 7. Provide or show there exists a water system for the residential units capable of delivering 1500 gpm for a 2 hour duration at 20 psi residual operating pressure which must be available before any combustible material is pl~ced on the job site. 8. The required fire flow shall be available from a Super hydrant(s) (6" x 4" x 2- 1/2" x 2-1/2") located not less than 25' or more than 165' from any portion of the buildings as measured along approved vehicular travel ways. 9. Blue retro-reflective pavement markers shall be mounted on private streets, public streets and driveways to indicate location of fire hydrants. Prior to installation, placement of markers must be approved by the Riverside County Fire Department. 10. Prior to the issuance of a building permit applicant/developer shall furnish one blue line copy of the water system plans to the Fire Department for review. Plans shall conform to the fire hydrant types, location and spacing, and the system shall meet the fire flow requirements. Plans must be signed by a registered Civil Engineer and the local water company with the following certification: "1 certify that the design of the water system is in accordance with the requirements prescribed by the Riverside County Fire Department". 11. Install a complete fire sprinkler system per NFPA 13. The post indicator valve and fire department connection shall be located to the front within 50 feet of a hydrant and a minimum of 25 feet from the building. RESOLUTION 2000-59 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2000-667 M&H REALTY PARTNERS JUNE 6, 2000 Page 3 12. Install a supervised water flow fire alarm system as required by the UBC/Riverside County Fire Department and National Fire Protection Standard 72. 13. All fire sprinkler systems, fixed fire suppression systems and alarm plans must be submitted separately for approval prior to construction. Subcontractors should contact the fire department Planning and Engineering office for requirements. 14. Install Knox Key Lock boxes, Models 4400, 3200 or 1300, mounted per recommended standard of the Knox Company. Special forms are available from this office for the ordering of the Key Switch. This form must be authorized and signed by this office for the correctly coded system to be purchased. 15. Conditions subject to change with adoption of new codes, ordinances, laws, or when building permits are not obtained within twelve months of approval. 16. Final conditions will be addressed when the architectural building plans are reviewed. A plan check fee must be paid to the Fire Department at the time building plans are submitted. FEES 17. The applicant shall comply with the terms and requirements of the Development Impact Program in effect at the time of issuance of building permit. PUBLIC WORKS 18. The applicant/developer shall remove the existing asphalt handicapped ramp from the parking area on east side of the proposed building, and if necessary to maintain required handicap spaces, replace the ramp with an approved concrete structure. RESOLUTION 2000-59 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2000-667 M&H REALTY PARTNERS JUNE 6, 2000 Page 4 MISCELLANEOUS 19. Preliminary landscaping and final landscaping, hardscape, and irrigation plans, substantially conforming to this approval shall be submitted to the Community Development Department for approval prior to issuance of a building permit by the Building and Safety Department. Plans shall include a minimum of two 24" box (minimum 2 inch caliper) on the east side of new building. 20. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the following revisions or notes on the plans shall be made to the building plans, subject to the approval of the Community Development Director: A. The roof tile shall be "mudded" to match that used in the center. B. Walkways around the building shall match that used in the center. C. Storefront windows shall use brown wood or similar composite frames, be multi-paned, and utilize a plaster wall and ledge along the bottom, similar to that used in the center. 21. Materials, colors and plaster finish shall match those used in the multi-tenant portion of the center. 22. The building shall use the existing sign program to identify the tenants. 23. Prior to issuance of first building permit for tenant improvement, the new parking area on Pad 7 (11 spaces) shown on the plan next to the Beer Hunter shall be installed. In addition, the necessary right-of-way along Washington Street to accommodate a bus pull out area shall be incorporated into the design and dedicated prior to any construction on Pad 7. Final des. ign of entry to spaces shall be approved by Public Works Department and Community Development Department to ensure safe ingress and egress. 24. The final Proposed Parking Plan for Plaza La Quinta employees including reference to the encouragement and incentives for bus usage, shall be submitted to the Community Development Department and implemented prior to issuance of the first tenant improvement plan for construction authorized by this permit.