PC Resolution 2010-020PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2010-020
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
2010-915, INCLUDING ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPING
PLANS FOR THE RENOVATION AND EXPANSION OF AN EXISTING
VACANT AUTOMOTIVE DEALERSHIP SITE ON 3.58 ACRES
CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2010-915
APPLICANT: TONY KRAATZ, KEN GARFF MOTORS
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta,
California, did, on the 12" day of October hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to
consider a request by Ken Garff Motors for approval of site, architectural and
landscaping plans for a the renovation and expansion of an existing vacant
automotive dealership site, located at the southwest corner of La Quinta Drive and
Highway 1 1 1, within the Centre at La Quinta regional commercial center, more
particularly described as:
APN: 600-020-014
WHEREAS, the La Quinta Planning Department has determined that
environmental impacts associated with the proposed use have been reviewed under
Environmental Assessment 1997-337 for Specific Plan 1997-029 (Centre at La
Quinta) in compliance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality
Act of 1970, as amended, in which an environmental impact report (EIR) was
prepared and approved (State Clearinghouse 97011055). The proposed
improvements to the site will not have a significant adverse impact on the
environment because mitigation measures incorporated into the project approval
will mitigate or reduce any potential impacts to a level of non -significance; and,
WHEREAS, the Architecture and Landscape Review Committee of the
City of La Quinta, California, did, on the 6th day of October, hold a public meeting
to review the architecture and landscape plans for said project and at said meeting
did recommend to the Planning Commission approval of said plans subject to
certain conditions of approval; 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 9.210.010 of the Zoning Code to justify approval of said Site Development
Permit:
1. Consistency with the General Plan: The proposed Site Development Permit
is consistent with the La Quinta General Plan, as it proposes a renovation
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and expansion of an existing \,acant automotive dealership and at a location
which is designated by the General Plan as Regional Commercial (RC).
2. Consistency with the Zoning Code: The proposed project, as conditioned, is
consistent with the City's Zoning Map, in that the site is zoned Regional
Commercial (CR) and the Zoning Code lists automotive and motorcycle sales
and rentals as an allowed use in the Regional Commercial (CR) zone. Further
more, the proposed project is consistent with Zoning Code's development
standards in that project does not exceed the maximum building height
limitation and that the building complies with all setbacks from surrounding
property lines. The proposed project is consistent with the approved specific
plan (SP 19997-029) for the Centre at La Quinta, in that the improvements
comply with the development standard set forth in that document. The Site
Development Permit has also been conditioned to ensure compliance with the
zoning standards of the CR district, and other supplemental standards as
established in Title 9 of the LQMC.
3. Compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA): The La
Quinta Planning Department has determined that environmental impacts
associated with the proposed use have been reviewed under Environmental
Assessment 1997-337 for Specific Plan 1997-029 (Centre at La Quinta), in
which Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was prepared and approved (State
Clearinghouse #97011055). The proposed improvements to the site are not
substantive enough to trigger review of an environmental assessment.
4. Architectural Design: As conditioned, the architectural 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 surrounding development and with the quality
of design prevalent in the city. Enhanced architectural materials and
architectural elements on the building are consistent with the approved
requirements of Specific Plan 1997-029 and are compatible with existing
architecture along the Highway 1 1 1 corridor.
5. Site Design: As conditioned, the site design aspects 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 consistent with the Specific
Plan 1997-029 and are compatible with surrounding development and with
the quality of design prevalent in the city.
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6. Landscape Design: As conditioned, the project landscaping, including but
limited to the location, type, size, color, texture and coverage of plant
materials, has been designed so as to provide visual relief, complement
buildings, visually emphasize prominent design elements and vistas, screen
undesirable views, provide a harmonious transition between adjacent land
uses and between development and open space, and provide an overall
unifying influence to enhance the visual continuity of the project.
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 the Planning Commission does hereby approve Site Development Permit
2010-915 for the reasons set forth in this Resolution, subject to the attached
Conditions of Approval.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La
Quinta Planning Commission held on this 12th day of October, by the following vote
to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Barrows, Quill, and Chairman Alderson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioners Weber and Wilkinson
ABSTAIN: None
ED ALDERSON, Chairman
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
L'ES J VSON, Planning Director
City o La Quinta, California
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2010-020
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2010-915
TONY KRAATZ — KEN GARFF MOTORS
OCTOBER 12, 2010
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1. The applicant agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City of La
Quinta ("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 (SDP 2010-915). 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 Site Development Permit shall comply with the requirements and standards
of Government Code § § 66410 through 66499.58 (the "Subdivision Map Act"),
and Chapter 13 of the La Quinta Municipal Code ("LQMC") and approved
conditions of approval for Tentative Tract Map 28525 and Specific Plan 1997-
029.
The City of La Quinta's Municipal Code can be accessed on the City's Web Site
at www.la-quinta.org.
3. Prior to the issuance of any grading, construction, or building permit by the City,
the applicant shall obtain any necessary clearances and/or permits from the
following agencies, if required:
• Riverside County Fire Marshal
• Public Works Department (Grading Permit, Green Sheet (Public works
Clearance) for Building Permits, Encroachment Permits)
• Planning Department
• Riverside County Environmental Health Department
• Desert Sands Unified School District (DSUSD)
• Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD)
• Imperial Irrigation District (IID)
• California Water Quality Control Board (CWQCB)
• SunLine Transit Agency (SUNLINE)
• South Coast Air Quality Management District Coachella Valley
(SCAQMD)
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The applicant is responsible for all requirements of the permits and/or clearances
from the above listed agencies. When the requirements include approval of
improvement plans, the applicant shall furnish proof of such approvals when
submitting those improvements plans for City approval.
A project -specific NPDES construction permit must be obtained by the applicant;
and who then shall submit a copy of the Regional Water Quality Control Board's
("RWQCB") acknowledgment of the applicant's Notice of Intent ("NOI"), prior to
the issuance of a grading or site construction permit by the City.
4. A California Construction General Permit shall be obtained by the applicant; who
then shall submit a copy of the Regional Water Quality Control Board's
("RWQCB") acknowledgement of the applicant's Notice of Intent ("NOI") and
Waste Discharger Identification ("WDID") number, prior to issuance of a grading
or building permit by the City.
5. The applicant shall comply with applicable provisions of the City's NPDES
stormwater discharge permit, Sections 8.70.010 et seq. (Stormwater
Management and Discharge Controls), and 13.24.170 LQMC (Clean Air/Clean
Water); Riverside County Ordinance No. 457; the California Regional Water
Quality Control Board - Colorado River Basin Region Board No. 137-2008-0001
and the State Water Resources Control Board's Order No. 2009-0009-DWQ.
A. For construction activities including clearing, grading or excavation of
land that disturbs one (1) acre or more of land, or that disturbs less than
one (1) acre of land, but which is a part of a construction project that
encompasses more than one (1) acre of land, the Permitee shall be
required to submit a Storm Water Pollution Protection Plan ("SWPPP").
The applicant or design professional can obtain the California Stormwater
Quality Association SWPPP template at www.cabmphandbooks.com for
use in their SWPPP preparation.
B. The applicant's SWPPP shall be approved by the City Engineer prior to
any on or off -site grading being done in relation to this project.
C. The applicant shall ensure that the required SWPPP is available for
inspection at the project site at all times through and including
acceptance of all improvements by the City.
D. The applicant's SWPPP shall include provisions for all of the following
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Best Management Practices ("BMPs") (LQMC Section 8.70.020
(Definitions)):
1) Temporary Soil Stabilization (erosion control).
2) Temporary Sediment Control.
3) Wind Erosion Control.
4) Tracking Control.
5) Non -Storm Water Management.
6) Waste Management and Materials Pollution Control.
E. All erosion and sediment control BMPs proposed by the applicant shall be
approved by the City Engineer prior to any onsite or offsite grading,
pursuant to this project.
F. The approved SWPPP and BMPs shall remain in effect for the entire
duration of project construction until all improvements are completed and
accepted by the City Council.
5. Permits issued under this approval shall be subject to the provisions of the
Infrastructure Fee Program and Development Impact Fee program in effect at
the time of issuance of building permit(s).
6. Approval of this Site Development Permit shall not be construed as approval for
any horizontal dimensions implied by any site plans or exhibits unless
specifically identified in the following conditions of approval.
7. Developer shall reimburse the City, within thirty (30) days of presentment of the
invoice, all costs 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 Developer 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 Developer's failure to make such payment shall be a
material breach of the Conditions of Approval.
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PROPERTY RIGHTS
8. Prior to issuance of any permit(s), the applicant shall acquire or confer
easements and other property rights necessary for the construction or proper
functioning of the proposed development. Conferred rights shall include
irrevocable offers to dedicate or grant access easements to the City for
emergency services and for maintenance, construction and reconstruction of
essential improvements. Said conferred rights shall also include grant of access
easement to the City of La Quinta for the purpose of graffiti removal by City
staff or assigned agent in perpetuity and agreement to the method to remove
graffiti and to paint over to best match existing. The applicant shall establish the
aforementioned requirements in the CC&R's for the development or other
agreements as approved by the City Engineer. Pursuant to the aforementioned,
the applicant shall submit and execute an "AUTHORIZATION TO REMOVE
GRAFFITI FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY" form located at the Public Works
Department Counter prior to Certificate of Occupancy.
9. Pursuant to the aforementioned condition, conferred rights shall include
approvals from the master developer over easements and other property rights
necessary for construction and proper functioning of the proposed development
not limited to access rights over proposed and/or existing private streets that
access public streets and open space/drainage facilities of the master
development.
10. The applicant shall offer for dedication all public street rights -of -way in
conformance with the City's General Plan, Municipal Code, applicable specific
plans, and/or as required by the City Engineer.
1 1 . The public street right-of-way offers for dedication required for this development
include:
A. PUBLIC STREETS
1) Highway 1 1 1(Major Arterial - formerly State Highway, 140'
ROW) - No additional right of way is required for the standard 70
feet from the centerline of Highway 111 for a total 140-foot
ultimate developed right of way.
2) La Quinta Drive (Modified Secondary Arterial, 88' ROW) - No
additional right of way is required for the 44 feet from the
centerline of La Quinta Center Drive for a total 88-foot ultimate
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developed right of way as per Parcel Map 28525-1 and as
approved by Specific Plan 97-029.
3) Auto Center Drive (Collector Road , 74' ROW) - No additional
right of way is required from the 34 feet from the centerline of
Auto Center Drive for a total 74-foot ultimate developed right of
way.
12. The applicant shall retain perimeter landscaping setbacks along all public rights -
of -way as shown on Parcel Map 28525-1 as follows:
A. La Quinta Drive (Modified Secondary Arterial) - 16-feet from the R/W-P/L.
B. Auto Center Drive (Collector) - 16-feet from the R/W-P/L.
The setback requirements shall apply to all frontages including, but not
limited to, remainder parcels and sites dedicated for utility purposes.
13. The applicant shall offer for dedication those easements necessary for the
placement of, and access to, utility lines and structures, drainage basins,
mailbox clusters, park lands, and common areas.
14. Direct vehicular access to La Quinta Drive and Auto Center Drive from the
proposed Site Development Permit 2010-915 site with frontage along La Quinta
Drive and Auto Center Drive is restricted, except for those access points
identified on the site plan, or as otherwise conditioned in these conditions of
approval.
15. The applicant shall furnish proof of easements, or written permission, as
appropriate, from those owners of all abutting properties on which grading,
retaining wall construction, permanent slopes, or other encroachments will
occur.
STREET AND TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS
16. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Sections 13.24.060
(Street Improvements), 13.24.070 (Street Design - Generally) & 13.24.100
(Access For Individual Properties And Development) for public streets.
17. The applicant shall construct the following street improvements to conform with
the General Plan (street type noted in parentheses.)
A. OFF -SITE STREETS
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1) Highway 1 1 1(Major Arterial - formerly State Highway, 140'
ROW):
No additional widening is required on the south side of the street along all
frontage adjacent to the proposed Site Development Permit 2010-915
boundary to its ultimate width on the south side as specified in the
General Plan.
2) La Quinta Drive (Modified Secondary Arterial, 88' ROW):
No additional widening is required on the west side of the street along all
frontage adjacent to the proposed Site Development Permit 2010-915
boundary to its ultimate width on the west side as specified in the
General Plan.
3) Auto Center Drive (Collector, 74' ROW):
No additional widening is required on the north side of the street along all
frontage adjacent to the proposed Site Development Permit 2010-915
boundary to its ultimate width on the north side as specified in the
General Plan.
PARKING LOTS and ACCESS POINTS
18. 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. Cross slopes should be a maximum of 2% where ADA accessibility is
required including accessibility routes between buildings.
C. Building access points shall be shown on the Precise Grading Plans to
better evaluate ADA accessibility issues.
D. Accessibility routes to public streets and adjacent development shall be
shown on the Precise Grading Plan.
E. 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 parking
stalls and 18 feet with a 2-foot overhang for handicapped parking stall or
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as approved by the City Engineer. One van accessible handicapped
parking stall is required per 8 handicapped parking stalls.
F. Modified drive aisles between parking stalls shall be a minimum of 26
feet with modified access drive aisles to public streets a minimum of 30
feet as shown on the Site Development Permit site plan or as approved
by the City Engineer.
G. Entry driveways including all existing entry driveways to this Site
Development Permit site, shall conform to requirements of City of La
Quinta Standard Plan or as approved by the City Engineer.
Entry drives, main interior circulation routes, corner cutbacks, ADA accessibility
route to public streets and other features shown on the approved construction
plans, may require additional street widths and other improvements as may be
determined by the City Engineer.
19. General access points and turning movements of traffic to the site are limited to
the access locations approved for this Site Development Permit 2010-915 and
these conditions of approval.
20. The applicant shall design street pavement sections using CalTrans' design
procedure for 20-year life pavement, and the site -specific data for soil strength
and anticipated traffic loading (including construction traffic). Minimum
structural sections shall be as follows:
Parking Lot & Aisles (Low Traffic) 3.0" a.c./4.5" c.a.b.
Parking Lot & Aisles (High Traffic) 4.5" a.c./5.5" c.a.b.
Loading Areas 6" P.C.C./4" c.a.b.
or the approved equivalents of alternate materials.
21. The applicant shall submit current mix designs (less than two years old at the
time of construction) for base, asphalt concrete and Portland cement concrete.
The submittal shall include test results for all specimens used in the mix design
procedure. For mix designs over six months old, the submittal shall include
recent (less than six months old at the time of construction) aggregate gradation
test results confirming that design gradations can be achieved in current
production. The applicant shall not schedule construction operations until mix
designs are approved.
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22. Improvements shall include appurtenances such as traffic control signs,
markings and other devices, raised medians if required, street name signs and
sidewalks.
23. 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 qualified engineers.
IMPROVEMENT PLANS
As used throughout these Conditions of Approval, professional titles such as
"engineer," "surveyor," and "architect," refer to persons currently certified or
licensed to practice their respective professions in the State of California.
24. Improvement plans shall be prepared by or under the direct supervision of
qualified engineers and/or architects, as appropriate, and shall comply with the
provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.040 (Improvement Plans).
25. The following improvement plans shall be prepared and submitted for review
and approval by the Public Works Department. A separate set of plans for each
line item specified below shall be prepared. The plans shall utilize the minimum
scale specified, unless otherwise authorized by the City Engineer in writing.
Plans may be prepared at a larger scale if additional detail or plan clarity is
desired. Note, the applicant may be required to prepare other improvement
plans not listed here pursuant to improvements required by other agencies and
utility purveyors.
A.
On -Site Commercial Precise Grading Plan
1 "
= 20'
Horizontal
B.
PM 10 Plan
1 "
= 40'
Horizontal
C.
SWPPP
1 "
= 40'
Horizontal
(Plan submitted in Report Form)
E. On -Site Storm Drain Plan 1 " = 40' Horizontal, 1 " = 4'
Vertical
NOTE: A through E to be submitted concurrently.
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Other engineered improvement plans prepared for City approval that are not
listed above shall be prepared in formats approved by the City Engineer prior
to commencing plan preparation.
The applicant shall prepare an accessibility assessment on a marked up print
of the building floor plan identifying every building egress and notes the
2007 California Building Code accessibility requirements associated with
each door. The assessment must comply with submittal requirements of the
Building & Safety Department. A copy of the reviewed assessment shall be
submitted to the Public Works Department in conjunction with the Site
Development Permit precise grading plan when it is submitted for plan
checking.
"Precise Grading" plans shall normally include all on -site surface
improvements including but not limited to finish grades for curbs & gutters,
building floor elevations, wall elevations, parking lot improvements and ADA
requirements.
26. The City maintains standard plans, detail sheets and/or construction notes for
elements of construction which can be accessed via the "Plans, Notes and
Design Guidance" section of the Public Works Department at the City website
(www.la-quinta.org). Please navigate to the Public Works Department home
page and look for the Standard Drawings hyperlink.
27. The applicant shall furnish a complete set of the approved improvement plans
on a storage media acceptable to the City Engineer (currently mylars).
28. Upon completion of construction, and prior to final acceptance of the
improvements by the City, the applicant shall furnish the City with reproducible
record drawings of all improvement plans which were approved by the City.
Each sheet shall be clearly marked "Record Drawing" and shall be stamped and
signed by the engineer or surveyor certifying to the accuracy and completeness
of the drawings. The applicant shall have all approved mylars previously
submitted to the City, revised to reflect the as -built conditions. The applicant
shall employ or retain the Engineer Of Record during the construction phase of
the project so that the FOR can make site visits in support of preparing "Record
Drawing". However, if subsequent approved revisions have been approved by
the City Engineer and reflect said "Record Drawing" conditions, the Engineer Of
Record may submit a letter attesting to this fact to the City Engineer in lieu of
mylar submittal.
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PRECISE GRADING
29. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.050
(Grading Improvements).
30. Prior to occupancy of the project site for any construction, or other purposes,
the applicant shall obtain a grading permit approved by the City Engineer.
31. To obtain an approved grading permit, the applicant shall submit and get
approval of all of the following:
A. A grading plan prepared by a civil engineer registered in the State of
California,
B. A preliminary geotechnical ("soils") report prepared by an engineer or
geologist registered in the State of California,
C. A Fugitive Dust Control Plan prepared in accordance with LQMC Chapter
6.16, (Fugitive Dust Control), and
D. A Best Management Practices report prepared in accordance with LQMC
Sections 8.70.010 and 13.24.170 (NPDES Stormwater Discharge Permit
and Storm Management and Discharge Controls).
All grading shall conform with the recommendations contained in the
Preliminary Soils Report, and shall be certified as being adequate by soils
engineer, or engineering geologist registered in the State of California.
A statement shall appear on the precise grading plan that a soils report has
been prepared in accordance with the California Health & Safety Code §
17953.
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. Additionally, the applicant shall replenish said security if expended by
the City of La Quinta to comply with the Plan as required by the City
Engineer.
32. The applicant shall maintain all open graded, undeveloped land in order to
prevent wind and/or water erosion of such land. All open graded, undeveloped
land shall either be planted with interim landscaping, or stabilized with such
other erosion control measures, as were approved in the Fugitive Dust Control
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Plan.
33. Building pad elevations on the precise grading plan submitted for City Engineer's
approval shall conform with pad elevations shown on Site Development Permit
site plan, unless the pad elevations have other requirements imposed elsewhere
in these Conditions of Approval.
34. Prior to any site grading or regrading that will raise or lower any portion of the
site by more than plus or minus half of a foot (0.5') from the elevations shown
on the approved Site Development Permit site plan, the applicant shall submit
the proposed grading changes to the City Engineer for approval.
35. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for any building lot, the applicant shall
provide a lot pad certification stamped and signed by an engineer or surveyor
registered in the State of California with applicable compaction tests and over
excavation documentation.
Each pad certification shall list the pad elevation as shown on the approved
grading plan, the actual pad elevation and the difference between the two, if
any. Such pad certification shall also list the relative compaction of the pad
soil. The data shall be organized by lot number, and listed cumulatively if
submitted at different times.
36. The applicant is required to provide ADA access between existing and proposed
buildings as required and approved by the City Engineer.
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37. Stormwater handling shall conform with the approved hydrology and drainage
report for Parcel Map 28525 and as modified per these conditions. Nuisance
water shall be disposed of in an approved manner.
As the aforementioned Hydrology Report for Parcel Map 28525 addressed
retention in existing facilities of only 40% of the design 100-year storm
event, the applicant is conditioned as follows:
The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.120
(Drainage), Retention Basin Design Criteria, Engineering Bulletin No. 06-16 -
Hydrology Report with Preliminary Hydraulic Report Criteria for Storm Drain
Systems and Engineering Bulletin No. 06-015 - Underground Retention Basin
Design Requirements for 40% of the design 100 year storm event. More
specifically, 40% of the stormwater falling on site during the 100 year storm
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shall be retained within the development, unless otherwise approved by the
City Engineer.
38. Nuisance water shall be retained on site. Nuisance water shall be disposed of
per approved methods contained in Engineering Bulletin No. 06-16 - Hydrology
Report with Preliminary Hydraulic Report Criteria for Storm Drain Systems and
Engineering Bulletin No. 06-015 - Underground Retention Basin Design
Requirements.
39. In design of retention facilities, the maximum percolation rate shall be two
inches per hour. The percolation rate will be considered to be zero unless the
applicant provides site specific data indicating otherwise and as approved by the
City Engineer.
40. The project shall be designed to accommodate purging and blowoff water
(through underground piping and/or retention facilities) from any on -site or
adjacent well sites granted or dedicated to the local water utility authority as a
requirement for development of this property.
41. No fence or wall shall be constructed around any retention basin unless
approved by the Planning Director and the City Engineer.
42. For on -site above ground common retention basins, retention depth shall be
according to Engineering Bulletin No. 06-16 - Hydrology Report with
Preliminary Hydraulic Report Criteria for Storm Drain Systems. Side slopes shall
not exceed 3:1 and shall be planted with maintenance free ground cover.
Additionally, retention basin widths shall be not less than 20 feet at the bottom
of the basin.
43. Stormwater may not be retained in landscaped parkways or landscaped setback
lots. Only incidental storm water (precipitation which directly falls onto the
setback) will be permitted to be retained in the landscape setback areas. The
perimeter setback and parkway areas in the street right-of-way shall be shaped
with berms and mounds, pursuant to LQMC Section 9.100.040(B)(7).
44. The design of the development shall not cause any increase in flood boundaries
and levels in any area outside the development.
45. The development shall be graded to permit storm flow in excess of retention
capacity to flow out of the development through a designated overflow and into
the historic drainage relief route.
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46. Storm drainage historically received from adjoining property shall be received
and retained or passed through to the historic downstream drainage relief route.
47. The applicant shall comply with applicable provisions for post construction
runoff per the City's NPDES stormwater discharge permit, LQMC Sections
8.70.010 et seq. (Stormwater Management and Discharge Controls), and
13.24.170 (Clean Air/Clean Water); Riverside County Ordinance No. 457; and
the California Regional Water Quality Control Board - Colorado River Basin
(CRWQCB-CRB) Region Board Order No. 137-2008-001 .
A. For post -construction urban runoff from New Development and
Redevelopments Projects, the applicant shall implement requirements of
the NPDES permit for the design, construction and perpetual operation
and maintenance of BMPs per the approved Water Quality Management
Plan (WQMP) for the project as required by the California Regional Water
Quality Control Board - Colorado River Basin (CRWQCB-CRB) Region
Board Order No. 137-2008-001 .
B. The applicant shall implement the WQMP Design Standards per
(CRWQCB-CRB) Region Board Order No. R7-2008-001 utilizing BMPs
approved by the City Engineer. A project specific WQMP shall be
provided which incorporates Site Design and Treatment BMPs for the on -
site treatment of all of the "first flush" storm water.
C. The developer shall execute and record a Stormwater Management/BMP
Facilities Agreement that provides for the perpetual maintenance and
operation of stormwater BMPs.
UTII ITIFS
48. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.110
(Utilities).
49. The applicant shall obtain the approval of the City Engineer for the location of all
utility lines within any right-of-way, and all above -ground utility structures
including, but not limited to, traffic signal cabinets, electric vaults, water valves,
and telephone stands, to ensure optimum placement for practical and aesthetic
purposes.
50. The applicant shall provide certified reports of all utility trench compaction for
approval by the City Engineer. Additionally, grease traps and the maintenance
thereof shall be located as to not conflict with access aisles/entrances.
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LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION
51. The applicant shall comply with LQMC Sections 13.24.130 (Landscaping
Setbacks) & 13.24.140 (Landscaping Plans).
52. The applicant shall provide landscaping in the required setbacks, retention
basins, common lots and park areas.
53. Landscape and irrigation plans for landscaped lots and setbacks, medians,
retention basins, and parks shall be signed and stamped by a licensed landscape
architect.
54. The applicant shall modify the landscape along the project perimeter; Auto
Centre Drive and La Quinta Drive. The modified landscape perimeters shall
remove as much turf as is feasible and convert those areas to a desert
landscape design to be approved by the Planning Director. The modifications to
the perimeter areas shall coincide with the approved landscape improvements
along Highway 111.
55. The applicant shall submit the final landscape plans for review processing and
approval to the Planning Department, in accordance with the Final Landscape
Plan application process. Planning Director approval of the final landscape plans
is required prior to issuance of the first building permit unless the Planning
Director determines extenuating circumstances exist which justifies an
alternative processing schedule. NOTE: Plans are not approved for construction
until signed by both the Planning Director and/or the City Engineer.
56. All new and modified landscape areas shall have landscaping and permanent
irrigation improvements in compliance with the City's Water Efficient Landscape
regulations contained in L.Q.M.0 Section 8.13 (Water Efficient Landscape).
57. The applicant or his agent has the responsibility for proper sight distance
requirements per guidelines in the AASHTO "A Policy on Geometric Design of
Highways and Streets, 5tn Edition" or latest, in the design and/or installation of
all landscaping and appurtenances abutting and within the private and public
street right-of-way.
PUBLIC SERVICES
58. The applicant shall provide public transit improvements as required by SunLine
Transit Agency and approved by the City Engineer.
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MAINTENANCE
59. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.160
(Maintenance).
60. The applicant shall make provisions for the continuous and perpetual
maintenance of perimeter landscaping up to the curb, access drives, sidewalks,
and storm water BMPs.
FEES AND DEPOSITS
61. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.180
(Fees and Deposits). These fees include all deposits and fees required by the
City for plan checking and construction inspection. Deposits and fee amounts
shall be those in effect when the applicant makes application for plan check and
permits.
62. Permits issued under this approval shall be subject to the provisions of the
Infrastructure Fee Program and Development Impact Fee program in effect at
the time of issuance of building permit(s).
PLANING DEPARTMENT
62. The north -facing service bay entrance/exit shall be framed by a portal, with a
minimum depth of twelve (12) inches. The portal shall incorporate the
engineered limestone panels over the veneer, and shall include the aluminum
sunshade used on the Cadillac building.
63. All new wall -pack lighting shall be consistent throughout the site. All exterior
lighting shall be fully -shielded to prevent light pollution from encroaching on
surrounding properties and public streets.
64. All pole -mounted lighting shall be consistent throughout the site. Pole -mounted
lights are limited to maximum of twenty-four (24) feet in height, measured from
finished grade, and shall be fully -shielded to prevent light pollution from
encroaching on surrounding properties and public streets.
65. The applicant shall improve the existing landscape strip on the north side of the
existing screen wall, north of the expanded service center. The landscape strip
shall include Mexican fan palms and other columnar plantings to soften the
direct view of the service bay door from Highway 1 1 1 .
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66. The remaining turf areas, adjacent to the main entrance of the Chevrolet
building shall be replaced with concrete and drought -tolerant landscape pockets.
67. All existing perimeter and interior landscape areas shall be cleaned -up by
appropriate trimming and maintenance of materials and plants.
68. All new landscape improvements shall comply with the approved landscape
palette for the Centre at La Quinta; Specific Plan 1997-029.
69. The applicant shall ensure there is an ADA compliant pedestrian connection
between the two auto dealerships.
70. No building -mounted identification signs are approved with this permit. The
applicant shall submit a separate sign application with the Planning Department
for review of any proposed building -mounted identification signs.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
71. The turning radius for the service center area located by the proposed trash
enclosure does not meet the Fire Department's standards for turning radius
requirements. The applicant shall redesign the access lane to meet the Fire
Departments standards. Please contact the Fire Department at 760-863-8886,
to comply with this condition.
72. The applicant shall provide or show there exists a water system capable of
delivering a fire flow 2,250 gallons per minute for four hours duration at 20 psi
residual operating pressure, which must be available before any combustible
material is placed n the construction site.
73. Prior to building plan approval and construction, the applicant shall furnish two
copies of the water system fire hydrant plans to the Fire Department for review
and approval. Plans shall be signed by a registered civil engineer, and shall
confirm hydrant type, location, spacing, and minimum flow. Once plans are
signed and approved by the local water authority, the originals shall be
presented to the Fire Department for review and approval.
74. Blue dot retro-reflectors pavement markers on private streets m public street
and driveways to indicated location of fire hydrants.
75. Fire apparatus access road shall be in compliance with the Riverside County Fire
Department Standard number 06-05 (located at www.rvcfire.org). Access lanes
will not have an up, or downgrade of more than 15%. Access roads shall have
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an unobstructed vertical clearance not less than thirteen (13) feet and six (6)
inches. Access lanes will be designed to withstand the weight of 60 thousand
pounds over 2 axels. Access will have a turning radius capable of
accommodating fire apparatus. Access lanes shall be constructed with a surface
so as to provide all weather driving capabilities.
76. Driveway loops, fire apparatus access lanes and entrance curb radius should be
designed to adequately allow access of emergency fire vehicles. The applicant
shall include in the building plans the required fire lanes and include the
appropriate lane printing and/or signs.
77. All gates shall be automatic or manual operated. The applicant shall install Knox
key operating switched, with dust cover, mounted per recommended standard
for the Knox Company. Building plans shall include mounting location/position
and operating standards for Fire Department approval.
78. An approved Fire Department access key lock box shall be installed next to the
approved Fire Department access door to the building. If the buildings are
protected with an alarm system, the lock box shall be required to have tampered
monitoring. Required order forms and installation standards may be obtained at
the Fire Department.
79. The applicant shall display street numbers in a prominent location on the
address side of the building(s) and/or rear access if applicable. Numbers and
letters shall be a minimum of twelve (12) inches in height for building(s) up to
twenty-five (25) inches in height. In complexes with alpha designations, letter
size must match numbers. All addressing must be legible, of a contrasting color,
and adequately illuminated to be visible from streets at all hours.
80. Install a complete commercial fire sprinkler system (per NFPA 13 2002 Edition).
Fire sprinkler system(s) with pipe sizes in excess of 4" in diameter will require
the project Structural Engineer to certify with a "wet signature", that the
structural system is designed to support the seismic and gravity loads to
support the additional weight of the sprinkler system. All fire sprinkler risers
shall be protected from any physical damage.
81. The PIV and FCD shall be located to the front of building and a minimum of 25
feet from the building(s). Sprinkler riser room must have indicating exterior
and/or interior door signs. A C-16 licensed contactor must submit plans, along
with current permit fees, to the Fire Department for review and approval prior to
installation.
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82. Install an alarm monitoring system for fire sprinkler system(s) with 20 or more
heads, along with current permit fees, to the Fire Department for review and
approval prior to installation.
83. Install a portable fire extinguisher, with a minimum rating of 2A-10BC, for every
3,000 sq. ft. and/or 75 feet of travel distance. Fire extinguishers shall be
mounted 3.5 to 5 ft above finished floor, measured to the top of the
extinguisher. Where not readily visible, signs shall be posted above all
extinguishers to indicate their locations. Extinguishers must have current CSFM
service tags affixed.
84. No hazardous materials shall be stored and/or used within the building, which
exceeds quantities listed in 2007 CBC. No class I, II or IIIA of
combustible/flammable liquid shall be used in any amount in the building.
85. Exit designs, exit signs, door hardware, exit markers, exit doors, and exit path
marking shall be installed per the 2007 California Building Code.
86. Electrical room doors if applicable shall be posted "ELECTRICAL ROOM" on
outside of door.
87. Fire Alarm Control Panel room doors if applicable shall be posted "FACP" on
outside of door.
88. Fire Riser Sprinkler room doors if applicable shall be posted "Fire Riser" on
outside of door.
89. Roof Access room door if applicable shall be posted "Roof Access" on outside
of door.
90. Access shall be provided to all mechanical equipment located on the roof as
required by the Mechanical Code.
91. Air handling systems supplying air in excess of 2000 cubic feet per minute to
enclosed spaces within buildings shall be equipped with an automatic shutoff.
2007 CIVIC.
92. Nothing in our review shall be construed as encompassing structural integrity.
Review of this plan does not authorize or approve any omission or deviation
from all applicable regulations. Final approval is subject to plan review and field
inspection. All questions regarding the meaning of the code requirements should
be referred to Fire Department at 760-863-8886.
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