PC Resolution 2010-016PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2010-016
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QU1NTA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING
APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW
THE CONSTRUCTION OF A CHURCH PARKING LOT AT 43-
225 WASHINGTON STREET.
CASE NO.: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2006-097
APPLICANT: PREST VUKSIC ARCHITECTS
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did, on the 25t' day of May, 2010, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider the
request of Prest Vuksic Architects for Conditional Use Permit 2006-097, located on
the west side of Washington Street between Avenues 47 and 48, more particularly
described as:
APN: 643-090-026
WHEREAS, said Environmental Assessment complies with the
requirements of "The Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of
1970" as amended (Resolution 83-63), in that the Planning Director has conducted an
Initial Study (Environmental Assessment 2006-564) and has determined that although
the proposed Project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not
be a significant effect from this case because mitigation measures incorporated into
the project approval will mitigate or reduce any potential impacts to a level of non -
significance, and that a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impact and
Mitigation Monitoring Program should be adopted; 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:
Finding A - The proposed Conditional Use Permit is consistent with the General
Plan in that the General Plan authorizes the use of churches within Residential Low
Density land use designations. Although the proposed project involves changed
conditions to the existing church site, it does not involve an expansion or a change
in use. As a result, the Conditional Use Permit is consistent with the goals,
objectives and policies of the General Plan.
Finding B - The proposed Conditional Use Permit is compatible with the Low
Density Residential Zoning District because churches and religious facilities are an
Planning Commission Resolution 2010-016
Conditional Use Permit 2006-097
St. Francis Church Parking Lot
Adopted May 25, 2010
approved land use with a Conditional Use Permit. The proposed parking lot does
not involve an expansion of an existing use and will replace an existing temporary
parking facility that serves an existing church.
Finding C - 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 conducted an Initial Study (Environmental
Assessment 2006-564) and has determined that although the proposed Project
could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant
effecting this case because mitigation measures incorporated into the project
approval will mitigate or reduce any potential impacts to a level of non -significance,
and that a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impact and Mitigation
Monitoring Program should be adopted.
Finding D - Approval of this Conditional Use Permit 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. The project replaces an existing
temporary parking lot within an existing church site with a permanent paved
parking lot. Grading of the proposed parking area will not result in a significant
change to the existing project site or interfere with scenic views. Water -efficient
irrigated landscaping will be installed with the project that will improve dust control
over what currently exists on site and a retention basin will be constructed to
improve local stormwater conditions. The project will not result in a change in land
use from the property's current use as a church parking lot. As a result, the
proposed land use is compatible with adjacent land uses and will not have an
impact on health and safety.
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 recommend to the City Council approval of Conditional
Use Permit 2006-097 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 25th day of May, 2010 by the following
vote, to wit:
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2010-016
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2006-097
ST. FRANCIS CHURCH PARKING LOT
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED
MAY 25, 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. Conditional Use Permit 2006-097 shall expire on June 15, 2012, two years
after City Council approval, unless established or granted a time extension
pursuant to the requirements of La Quinta Municipal Code 9.200.080 (Permit
expiration and time extensions).
3. Conditional Use Permit 2006-097 shall comply with all applicable conditions
of approval for Site Development Permit 2006-860 and mitigation and
monitoring measures for Environmental Assessment 2006-564.
4. Prior to the issuance of a grading, construction or building permit, the
applicant shall obtain applicable permits and/or clearances from the following
agencies, if applicable or required:
• Riverside County Fire Marshall
• Public Works Department (Grading Permit, Improvement Permit)
• Planning Department
• Riverside County Environmental Health Department
• Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD)
• Imperial Irrigation District (IID)
• The Gas Company
• Sunline Transit Agency
• California Water Quality Control Board (CWQCB)
• South Coast Air Quality Management District Coachella Valley
The applicant is responsible for all requirements of the permits or clearances
from the above listed agencies and departments. When the requirements
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2010-016
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2006-097
ST. FRANCIS CHURCH PARKING LOT
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED
MAY 25, 2010
include approval of improvement plans, the applicant shall furnish proof of
said approvals prior to obtaining City approval of the plans.
4. The applicant shall reimburse the City, within thirty (30) days of presentment
of the invoice, all cost and actual attorney's fees incurred by the City
Attorney to review, negotiate and/or modify any documents or instruments
required by these conditions, if the applicant requests that the City modify or
revise any documents or instruments prepared initially by the City to effect
these conditions. This obligation shall be paid in the time noted above
without deduction or offset and the applicant's failure to make such payment
shall be a material breach of the Conditions of Approval.
MAINTENANCE
5. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.160,
and shall make provisions for continuous, perpetual maintenance of all on -
site improvements, perimeter landscaping, access drives, and sidewalks. The
applicant shall maintain required public improvements until expressly released
from its responsibility by the appropriate public agency.
FEE AND DEPOSITS
6. 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.
7. Permits issued under this approval shall be subject to the Coachella Valley
Multi -Species Habitat Conservation Plan/Natural Community Habitat
Conservation Plan Mitigation Fee, in accordance with LQMC Chapter 3.34.
PARKING AREAS
8. Prior to approval of any grading permits, the Applicant shall submit to the
Planning and Public Works department a temporary parking plan to identify
the locations and scheduling for alternative parking locations during grading
and construction of the parking areas.
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2010-016
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2006-097
ST. FRANCIS CHURCH PARKING LOT
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED
MAY 25, 2010
9. Use of the temporary overflow parking area shall be limited to special events
and religious holidays when the other parking lots are anticipated to reach
capacity.
10. Parking lot lighting shall be turned off or reduced within one hour following
the conclusion of evening events. Lighting within the temporary overflow
parking area shall only be activated when the temporary lot is being used for
special events during evening hours.
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Planning Commission Resolution 2010-016
Conditional Use Permit 2006-097
St. Francis Church Parking Lot
Adopted May 25, 2010
AYES: Commissioners Barrows, Quill, Weber, Wilkinson, and Chairman Alderson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ED ALDERSON, Chairman
City of La Quinta California
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City of La Quinta, California