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2010 11 09 PCo� 3r►''o City of La Quinta Planning Commission Agendas are now available on the City's Web Page y, A� @ www.la-guinta.org OF Tk1�'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 NOVEMBER 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 2010-022 Beginning Minute Motion 2010-007 I. CALL TO ORDER A. Pledge of Allegiance B. Roll Call 11. 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 October 12, 2010. 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 ................... SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2010-916 Applicant........... Michael Andersen Location............ North end of the Existing Golf Club Parking Lot Between Entry Drive and Citation Court Along Peerless Place Request ............. Consideration of a Site Development Permit for the Construction of a 5,309 Square Foot Private Fitness Center Within the Tradition Golf Club on 5.69 Acres. Action ................. Staff Recommendation for Adoption of Resolution Recommending Approval, with Conditions - Resolution 2010- VI. BUSINESS ITEM: VII. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL: Vill. COMMISSIONER ITEMS: A. Report on City Council meeting of October 19, 2010 by Commissioner Weber. B. Report on City Council meeting of November 2, 2010 by Commissioner Wilkinson. B. Chairman Alderson is scheduled to attend the November 16, 2010, City Council meeting. IX. DIRECTOR ITEMS: A. Discussion of Holiday Meeting Schedule X. ADJOURNMENT: This meeting of the Planning Commission will be adjourned to a Regular Meeting to be held on November 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, November 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 Thursday November 4, 2010. DATED: November 4, 2010 CAROL 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 October 12, 2010 CALL TO ORDER 7:00 P.M. A. A regular meeting of the La Quinta Planning Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Alderson. PRESENT: Commissioners Barrows, Quill, Wilkinson, and Chairman Alderson. A13SENT: Commissioner Weber STAFF PRESENT: Assistant City Manager/Development Services Doug Evans, Planning Director Les Johnson, Assistant City Attorney Michael Houston, Planning Manager David Sawyer, Principal Engineer Ed Wimmer, Economic Development Project Manager Deborah Powell, Assistant Planner Eric Ceja, and Executive Secretary Carolyn Walker. II. PUBLIC COMMENT: None III. CONFIRMATION OF THE AGENDA: Confirmed IV. CONSENT CALENDAR: There being no comments, or suggestions, it was moved by Commissioners Wilkinson/Barrows to approve the minutes of April 27, 2010 as submitted. AYES: Commissioners Barrows, Quill, Wilkinson, and Chairman Alderson. NOES: None. ABSENT: Commissioner Weber. ABSTAIN: None V. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Site Development Permit 2010-915; a request by Tony Kraatz, Ken Garff Automotive Group for consideration of renovation and expansion of an existing vacant automotive dealership site located at the southwest corner of Highway 1 1 1 and La Quinta Drive. Planning Commission Minutes October 12, 2010 Commissioner Wilkinson recused himself due to a business relationship with the applicant. 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 Quill asked if the perimeter of the property was all turf and was it to remain. Staff explained where the turf was and the applicant's plan for landscaping the area. Staff further explained the City's current landscaping plan for Highway 111 and the auto dealers. Commissioner Quill asked if the Garff dealership would be adding turf and staff responded they would actually be removing turf. It would be more desertscape than what currently exists. Chairman Alderson commented on the Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee's (ALRC) recommendation on the removal of turf in lieu of concrete and included comments on the inclusion of desert landscape planters and the removal of all of the green growth. Chairman Alderson asked about the blue accent not being part of the specific plan and why the applicant was able to modify it. Staff responded it was a matter of consistency with the specific plan for this particular development and explained the types of changes that would be made. General discussion followed on consistency with the nearby Mazda dealership and the expiration of its current entitlement. Chairman Alderson pointed out the complexity of the traffic flow on the site and asked if the applicant would be submitting a sign program which would assist potential, and current customers. Staff responded they were working with the applicant on an entire sign package which would include wayfinding directional signage for those entering the facility. Commissioner Barrows asked for clarification on an item in the staff report which stated, at a future point, the landscaping would be evaluated, the existing perimeter landscaping was being reviewed by -2- Planning Commission Minutes October 12, 2010 the City, and when the project comes back a more detailed landscape plan would be submitted at the time of building improvements. Staff said there were two items; 1) the infill of the pockets of landscape around the Cadillac dealership and the north facing wall in front of the service; which would be addressed in conjunction with the building permit, as a final landscaping matter, and 2) the landscaping along Highway 1 1 1 . Staff explained the process of determination and that it would actually involve two other dealerships besides Garff Motors. Staff further explained they were addressing a multitude of items, including signage and vehicle display for all three dealership frontages at once. They would then work specifically with Garff Motors with regards to their other two frontages and go into a more drought -tolerant design for those areas. Commissioner Barrows questioned the wisdom of removing turf areas and replacing them with concrete. Staff responded they made that recommendation to the ALRC based on their site visits. Staff further explained the layout and reasoning for the decision. Commissioner Quill asked staff if the Simon Motors building would be left vacant. Staff said yes. Commissioner Quill asked if the City intended for that site to become another dealership or could it be utilized for some other use. Staff said it was unknown at this time. There being no further questions of the staff, Chairman Alderson asked if the applicant would like to speak. Mr. Michael Hastings, Direct Point Advisors, 611 South Orchard Drive, Burbank, CA (representing Garff) introduced himself said he had his client, Mr. Garff with him, as well as the building crew and the architect, Walt Wagner. He said they were all there to answer any of the Commissioners' questions. Commissioner Barrows encouraged the applicant to update the landscaping as it was now kind of tired looking. Chairman Alderson asked about loudspeaker systems announcements -3- Planning Commission Minutes October 12, 2010 and the potential of disturbing nearby residences. Mr. Hastings replied they only had an internal paging system and no outside loudspeakers. The internal paging system would be completely enclosed within the structure. There being no further questions of staff, or comments from the applicant, Chairman Alderson asked if there was any public comment. There being none, Chairman Alderson opened the matter for Commission discussion and closed the public hearing. Commissioner Quill was concerned about the turf removal and did not want to leave it as a voluntary decision for the applicant. He commented on what could happen if this matter was left as voluntary. Staff responded the applicant was committed to the turf removal and desertscape, but if it was the Commission's wish, they could add a condition to identify a drought -tolerant landscaping approach. General discussion followed on landscaping; not only for Garff, but the City's plans for landscaping the two other dealerships as well. Commissioner Barrows referred to condition of approval no. 66 but suggested an additional condition be added to address Commissioner Quill's concerns about the drought -tolerant landscaping. Chairman Alderson asked if there would be adequate parking with the addition of two more buildings. Staff responded a parking anlysis was done and they were still overparked. General discussion followed regarding the size of the new site versus the old. Commissioner Barrows asked if they would be marketing electric vehicles and have a plug-in station at this facility. Chairman Alderson re -opened the public hearing to allow the applicant's representative to respond. Mr. Hastings said yes, the sales of electric vehicles would be coming and they would have a plug-in station. He also added that they had -4- Planning Commission Minutes October 12, 2010 no problems with the addition of the drought -tolerant landscaping condition. Chairman Alderson then closed the public hearing. There being no further questions or discussion, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Quill/Barrows to adopt Resolution 2010- 020 recommending approval of Site Development Permit 2010-915 as staff conditioned, including the recommendations of ALRC, as well as amending condition no. 54 to read as follows: 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. AYES: Commissioners Barrows, Quill, and Chairman Alderson. NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioners Weber and Wilkinson ABSTAIN: None VI. BUSINESS ITEMS: Commissioner Wilkinson re -joined the meeting. A. Project Area No. 2 Amendment, a request by City of La Quinta - Redevelopment Agency for consideration of a report and recommendation on the adoption of the proposed Fifth Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for the La Quinta Redevelopment Project Area No. 2, located generally east of Washington Street between Hidden River Road and Mountain View Road. Economic Development Project Manager Deborah Powell presented the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Planning Department. Ms. Powell also referred to a memo, given to the Commission, which addressed a correction on Page 14, Section (612) G3; stating there was an incorrect number of dwelling units. The number should be 5,935. A copy of the memo is on file in the Planning Department. Chairman Alderson asked if there were any questions of staff. There being no other Commissioner questions, Chairman Alderson -5- Planning Commission Minutes October 12, 2010 asked if the combined numbers for both of these units, added to what was already in existence, would take the City to a little over 1,507 units overall. Ms. Powell responded that was correct. There being no further questions of the staff,, and the City being the applicant Chairman Alderson asked if there was any public comment. There being none, Chairman Alderson opened the matter for Commission discussion and closed the public hearing. There being no further questions or discussion, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Barrows/Quill to adopt Resolution 2010- 021 recommending approval of the report and recommendation on the adoption of the Proposed Fifth Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for the La Quinta Redevelopment Project Area No. 2 Amendment as submitted and including the correction, as identified by staff in Section G:3. AYES: Commissioners Barrows, Quill, Wilkinson, and Chairman Alderson. NOES: None. ABSENT: Commissioner Weber. ABSTAIN: None VII. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL: None VIII. COMMISSIONER ITEMS: A. Report on City Council Meeting of October 5, 2010, presented by Commissioner Quill. B. Chairman Alderson noted Commissioner Weber was scheduled to report back on the October 19, 2010, Council meeting. C. Commissioner Quill brought up the subject of the lack of sidewalks on Highway 111 and mentioned he meant to draft a letter which he hoped the Commissioners would all sign. Staff added the subject would be discussed at the November 9, 2010, Joint Meeting. However, if the Commissioners wished to discuss it at length it would have to be placed on the agenda of a future meeting. General discussion followed regarding which area was affected, what could be done to improve the situation, and the fact that the Council had stated it would be discussed at the Joint Meeting. Planning Commission Minutes October 12, 2010 IX: DIRECTOR ITEMS: A. Director commented on the suggestions, submitted by the Commissioners, for the Joint Council Meeting scheduled for November 9, 2010. General discussion followed, with the Commissioners agreeing on the following three topics to be discussed at the Joint Meeting: • Pedestrian linkages • The Whitewater Channel Trail • Water conservation/efficient landscaping X. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, it was moved by Commissioners Quill/Wilkinson to adjourn this regular meeting of the Planning Commission to the next regular meeting to be held on October 26, 2010. This regular meeting was adjourned at 8:24 p.m. on October 12, 2010. Respectfully submitted, Carolyn Walker, Executive Secretary City of La Quint:a, California -7- PH # A STAFF REPORT PLANNING COMMISSION DATE: NOVEMBER 9, 2010 CASE NO: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2010-916 REQUEST: CONSIDERATION OF SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT TO ALLOW A PRIVATE 5,320 SQUARE FOOT FITNESS CENTER WITHIN THE TRADITION GOLF CLUB LOCATION: NORTH END OF THE EXISTING GOLF CLUB PARKING LOT BETWEEN TRADITION TRAIL ENTRY DRIVED AND CITATION COURT ALONG PEERLESS PLACE (ATTACHMENT 1 AND 2) APPLICANT: MICHAEL ANDERSEN PROPERTY OWNER: TRADITION GOLF CLUB ARCHITECT: MARSH AND ASSOCIATES, INC LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT: PINNACLE DESIGN COMPANY ENGINEER: ESSI ENGINEERING ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT HAS DETERMINED THAT THIS APPLICATION IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM FURTHER ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 15303 (CLASS 3) OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) ZONING: GOLF COURSE (GC) GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: GOLF COURSE (G) SDP 2010-916 - Planning Commission Staff Report 11 /09/10 Page 1 of 8 SURROUNDING ZONING/LAND USE: NORTH: GOLF COURSE (GC) / GOLF COURSE (G) SOUTH: GOLF COURSE (GC) / GOLF COURSE (G) EAST: LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (RL) / LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (LDR) WEST: LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (RL) / LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (LDR) BACKGROUND Accessory structures for the Tradition Golf Club were approved in 1997 (Site Development Permit 1996-599). The structures included a clubhouse, a maintenance building, cart barn and a half -way house to service the golf course. The existing Eisenhower Cottage was utilized as a fitness center. PRnPOSAL The Tradition Golf Club is requesting approval for a brand new 5,320 square foot private fitness center for its members, replacing the existing Eisenhower Cottage fitness center. Photographs of the site are attached for your reference as Attachment 3. The fitness center will include a cardio and weight lifting area, yoga room, sauna rooms, therapy rooms, relaxation room, and patio areas as shown in Attachment 4, Sheet F-1. Site Design Building Location and Orientation The proposed building will be located at the north end of the existing clubhouse parking lot, between the entry drive and Citation Court along Peerless Place as shown in Attachment 4, Sheet S-1. Currently, the proposed building site consists of a landscaped lawn and overflow parking area. The building's entrance will face south towards the existing clubhouse building. Vehicular Circulation and Parkin The site is currently surrounded by three private streets to the north, west, and east. The existing parking lot is located to the south of the project site and was part of the approval of the original Site Development Permit. In order to accommodate the size of the fitness center and the decorative landscaping, the overflow parking area will have to be removed. Currently, the clubhouse parking lot SDP 2010-916 - Planning Commission Staff Report 11/09/10 Page 2 of 8 consists of five handicapped parking spaces and 141 standard spaces. The proposed development would result in the parking lot having seven handicapped parking spaces, 116 standard parking spaces and 16 golf cart spaces. Architecture A majority of the design elements proposed for the fitness center, such as the stone veneer, brick parapet cap, wood timber trellises and clay tile roof will match the existing clubhouse approved in 1997. The roof will vary in height between 14 to 22 feet in height as shown in Attachment 4, ER-1 and ER-2. The wood timber trellises will be located on the north and south building elevations. The trellises on the north building elevation will be adjacent to the therapy and relaxation rooms and east of the free weight workout area. The trellises on the south building elevation will run along the eastern half of the front of the building to provide a courtyard. A copy of the materials board is attached for you to reference as Attachment 5; the board will also be available for review at the time of the public hearing. Landscaping The final landscaping will include a combination of new and existing trees, shrubs, groundcover and sod as shown in Attachment 4, Sheet LP-1 . Five different types of trees, single- and multi -trunk, are proposed with sizes varying between 36-inch to 60-inch box size, for a total of 44 trees (28 new and 16 existing trees). Aside from the trees, two different palm trees are proposed, the Mediterranean Fan Palm and the California Fan Palm. The Mediterranean Fan Palm trees will be generally located along the center of the project, such as the entrance, the back patio area, and around the waterless fountain. The California Fan Palm Trees will be scattered in clusters on all four sides of the project site. Fourteen types of water efficient shrubs will be dispersed throughout the project site varying between one to 15 gallon size shrubs. In keeping with the theme of the rest of the accessory buildings within the golf club, the pilasters for the trellises will be covered with 'Bougainvillea glabra' (Paper Flower). Trailing Lantana, annual plants, and hybrid bermuda make up the proposed groundcover. The Trailing Lantana will be located very close to the Mediterranean Fan Palm Trees in the front of the building and the Palm Trees to the east and west of the waterless fountain. Turf will be reinstalled in the east end of the project and in between the patio area and SDP 2010-916 - Planning Commission Staff Report 11/09/10 Page 3 of 8 waterless fountain. Turf areas closer to the north end outside of the project area will remain undisturbed. Lighting The proposal does not include the installation of parking lot lighting, it does however, include decorative fixtures on the building similar to those in Attachment 6 which will be located as referenced in Attachment 4, Sheet EL-1 . Sustainability The plans show various locations with trellises to provide shade and solar control. Furthermore, the landscaping plans include the extensive use of trees around the building of the fitness structure. Most of the new landscaping will utilize water efficient plants. Sixteen 8'x6' golf cart parking spaces will be provided along the south end of the project to encourage golf cart use and minimize the use of an automobile. aNAI YSIS The current building design and layout are in compliance with the approved specific plan and the City of La Quinta Municipal Code. However, the new building additions and expansion are subject to review. Site Design Building Location and Orientation As previously noted, the proposed fitness center is in a location that is currently landscaped with lawn and some mature trees. The orientation of the building with its north and south orientation provides direct access to the existing parking lot to the south. The north elevation is proposed to be heavily landscaped. Vehicular Circulation and Parkin As previously noted, the parking lot will be modified to accommodate the fitness center and provide additional landscaping to the site besides the existing turf. There are two items to consider with the proposal: 1) the existing conditions that were set by the Site Development Permit approved in 1997 and 2) the number of parking spaces that the proposed fitness center will demand. During multiple site visits at different times of the day, staff has found that the overflow parking area and, in general, the surrounding parking is rarely used. Though most of these visits did not occur during the peak SDP 2010-916 - Planning Commission Staff Report 11/09/10 Page 4 of 8 season where parking demand would be at its highest, the condition of the parking lot and overflow area represent minimal use since being constructed approximately 12 years ago. The following table compares the existing and proposed parking: Standard Parking Spaces 141 116 (including employee parking spaces) Handicapped Spaces 5 7 Golf Cart Spaces 0 16 Total Parking Spaces 146 160 Employee parking (based 21 21 on SDP 96-599) Spaces available for 125 118 members (not including employee parking) When the clubhouse and accessory structures were initially approved there was 139 spaces proposed (141 parking spaces were built) for the site with 21 of those spaces set aside or reserved for staff parking. This proposal did not include the maintenance building area, which provides golf course employee parking at that location. It should be noted that the new fitness facility will not result in additional memberships as membership is limited to Tradition residents only. La Quinta Municipal Code Section 9.150.060 Table 9-1 1 and 9-12 does not list the required parking spaces for a private fitness center. It does, however, allow the decision -making authority to determine the number of spaces that should be required for a proposed use. In addition, Section 9.150.50 allows the City to calculate the parking demand depending on the expected number of occupants. Other gated developments with golf courses within the City have a specific plan that allows for deviation from the code, the absence of a specific plan for the Tradition Golf Club necessitates the evaluation of the parking needs for the proposed fitness center using the code sections referenced above. Though there is a difference of seven parking spaces between the existing parking lot and the current proposal, it is important to note the there will be an additional two handicapped parking spaces and 16 golf cart spaces. In many cases, golf carts are the primary mode of transportation within gated communities with golf courses. Based on Staff's onsite observations of parking lot use, the fact that membership for SDP 2010-916 - Planning Commission Staff Report 11/09/10 Page 5 of 8 the golf club fitness facility is reportedly at capacity, and use of the proposed facility is limited to only the members of the Tradition Golf Club, it is staff's opinion that the parking design and number of spaces is adequate to serve the existing uses and the proposed fitness facility. Architecture The current building design and layout are in compliance with the Zoning Code Section 9.130.010 Table 9-9 Special Purpose Development Standards. By using many of the design elements, such as the clay tile roof, stone veneer, brick parapet cap identical to those in the clubhouse, it assures that the addition of the proposed fitness center will appear like a cohesive part of the golf club and maintains the Spanish Hacienda style architecture. Landscaping The proposed preliminary landscape plan contains a variety of trees and shrubs. It is important to note, the applicant made the effort to keep some of the existing trees, such as the Carob, African Sumac, and California Pepper trees, in and around the project site area. The trees will mostly vary between 36-inch to 48-inch box size, with one tree, a Southern Live Oak, located at the entrance of the south building elevation, proposed as a 60-inch box size. All the tree sizes proposed help enhance the over landscaping by providing a mature appearance from the start. Overall, most of the landscaping is water -efficient and amount of proposed turf is minimal in comparison with the existing conditions on the site and the surrounding areas. All landscaping will be reviewed by the Coachella Valley Water District and the Riverside County Agricultural Commissioner's Office. Final landscaping plans will require approval from the Planning Director. Lighting Since the applicant is not proposing lighting in the parking lot and the only lighting on the project site will be on the building, the possibility of light pollution is very minimal. The proposed fixtures are in a style that complements the architectural design of the building and will be conditioned to require a wattage that will not create significant glare to adjacent areas. ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPE REVIEW COMMITTEE REVIEW The Architecture and Landscape Review Committee (ALRC) reviewed this application at its November 3, 2010 meeting. At that meeting, the ALRC adopted Minute Motion 2010-004 recommending approval of SDP 2010-916 by a 3-0 vote. The minutes of SDP 2010-916 - Planning Commission Staff Report 11 /09/10 Page 6 of 8 this meeting and action are provided as Attachment 7. In the meeting, the ALRC discussed the high assortment of shrubs and the similar architectural features identical to the existing clubhouse. The ALRC recommendation was made subject to the following conditions: 1. Any changes to the Precise Grading Plan shall not decrease the number of trees, palm trees, or groundcover. To the extent feasible, plants shall be relocated to another area within the project site. 2. The applicant shall submit a Final Landscaping Plan for full review of the proposed landscaping. 3. All proposed lighting shall be proposed with a wattage that will not create significant glare to adjacent areas. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW The Planning Department has determined that this application is categorically exempt from further environmental review pursuant to the provisions of 15303 (Class 3) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for new construction or conversion of a small structure in an urbanized area. PUBLIC NOTICE AND COMMENT This public hearing was advertised in the Desert Sun newspaper on October 29, 2010. All property owners within 500 feet of the site were mailed a copy of the public hearing notice as required by the La Quinta Municipal Code. As of this writing, no correspondence regarding this application has been received. Any correspondence received hence forward to the time of the public hearing will be presented to the Planning Commission at the hearing. PUBLIC AGENCY REVIEW All written correspondence received is on file with the Planning Department. All applicable agency comments have been made a part of the recommended Conditions of Approval for this case. FINDINGS Findings necessary to approve the proposed Site Development Permit can be made and are contained in the attached resolution. SDP 2010-916 - Planning Commission Staff Report 1 1 /09/10 Page 7 of 8 RECOMMENDATION Adopt Planning Commission Resolution 2010-XXX approving SDP 2010-916 based upon the Findings contained therein and subject to the attached Conditions of Approval. 3red by: l, N UE FRANC ;tant Planner ATTACHMENT'S 1. Vicinity Map 2. Site Plan of the Tradition Golf Club 3. Site Photographs 4. Plan Set 5. Copy of Materials Board 6. Sample of Decorative Light Fixtures 7. ALRC minutes SDP 2010-916 - Planning Commission Staff Report 11/09/10 Page 8 of 8 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2010-XXX A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2010-916, INCLUDING ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPING PLANS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 5,320 FITNESS CENTER FOR THE TRADITION GOLF CLUB ON 5.69 ACRES CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2010-916 APPLICANT: MICHAEL ANDERSEN WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, did, on the 9th day of November hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider a request by Michael Andersen for approval of site, architectural and landscaping plans for the construction of fitness center within the Tradition Golf Club located on the north end of the existing golf club parking lot between Tradition Trail entry drive and Citation Court along Peerless Place, more particularly described as: APN: 770-250-016 WHEREAS, the La Quinta Planning Department has determined that the proposed structure and use is categorically exempt from further environmental review pursuant to the provisions of Section 15303 (Class 3) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), WHEREAS, the Architecture and Landscape Review Committee of the City of La Quinta, California, did, on the 3`d day of November, 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 an accessory use within a gated community which is designated by the General Plan as Golf Course (G). Planning Commission Resolution 2010-XXX Page 1 of 3 Planning Commission Resolution 2010- Site Development Permit 2010-916 MICHAEL ANDERSEN — TRADITION GOLF CLUB November 9, 2010 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 Golf Course (GC) and the Zoning Code lists customary accessory uses in the Golf Course (GC) zone. Furthermore, the proposed project is consistent with Zoning Code's development standards in that the project does not exceed the maximum building height limitation and that the building complies with all setbacks; from surrounding property lines. The Site Development Permit has also been conditioned to ensure compliance with the zoning standards of the GC 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 this application is categorically exempt from further environmental review pursuant to the provisions of Section 15303 (Class 3) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for new construction or conversion of small structures in an urbanized area. 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 as they are of the same design and quality as the existing clubhouse and other accessory structures. 5. Site Design: As conditioned, the site design aspects of the project, including but not limited to the project entry, interior circulation, screening of equipment and exterior lighting, and other site design elements do not change the circulation pattern and are compatible with surrounding development, with the quality of design prevalent within the Tradition Golf Club and provides convenient pedestrian access from the fitness center to the main clubhouse. 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. Planning Commission Resolution 2010-XXX Page 2 of 3 Planning Commission Resolution 2010- Site Development Permit 2010-916 MICHAEL ANDERSEN — TRADITION GOLF CLUB November 9, 2010 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 the Planning Commission does hereby approve Site Development Permit 2010-916 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 91h day of November, 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 Planning Commission Resolution 2010-XXX Page 3 of 3 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2010- CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2010-916 MICHAEL ANDERSEN - TRADITION GOLF CLUB NOVEMBER 9, 2010 GENERAL 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. 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").] 3. 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. The City of La Quinta's Municipal Code can be accessed on the City's Web Site at www.la-quinta.org. 4. 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 Permit) • Planning Department • Riverside Co. Environmental Health Department • Desert Sands Unified School District (DSUSD) • Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) • Imperial Irrigation District (IID) • California Regional Water Quality Control Board (CRWQCB) • State Water Resources Control Board • South Coast Air Quality Management District Coachella Valley (SCAQMD) The applicant is responsible for all requirements of the permits and/or clearances from the above listed agencies. When these requirements include approval of improvement plans, the applicant shall furnish proof of such approvals when submitting those improvements plans for City approval. 5. The applicant shall comply with applicable provisions of 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 Region Board Order No. 137-2008-0001. A. The applicant shall comply with LQMC Section 8.70 to include at a minimum:: 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. B. 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. C. The approved BMPs shall remain in effect for the entire duration of project construction until all improvements are completed and accepted by the City Council. D. The inclusion in the Master HOA Conditions, Covenants and Restrictions (CC&Rs), a requirement for the perpetual maintenance and operation of all post -construction BMPs as required. 6. 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). 7. 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. 8. 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. PROPERTY RIGHTS 9. 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. 10. Pursuant to the aforementioned condition, conferred rights shall include approvals from the master developer or the HOA 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. PARKING LOTS and ACCESS POINTS 11. 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 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 as approved by the City Engineer. One van accessible handicapped parking stall is required per 8 handicapped parking stalls. F. Drive aisles between parking stalls shall be a minimum of 26 feet with access drive aisles to Public Streets a minimum of 30 feet as shown on the Site Development Plan site plan or as approved by the City Engineer. Entry drives, main interior circulation routes, corner cutbacks, bus turnouts, dedicated turn lanes, 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. 12. 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: Private Street 4.0" a.c./4.5" c.a.b. 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. 13. 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. 14. Improvements shall include appurtenances such as traffic control signs, markings and other devices, raised medians if required, street name signs and sidewalks. 15. 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 registered in California. 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. 16. 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). 17. 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 Non -Residential/ Commercial Precise Grading Plan B. PM 10 Plan 1 " = 20' Horizontal 1 " = 40' Horizontal C. Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) 1 " = 40' Horizontal NOTE: A through C to be submitted concurrently. 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. All Off -Site Plan & Profile Street Plans and Signing & Striping Plans shall show all existing improvements for a distance of at least 200-feet beyond the project limits, or a distance sufficient to show any required design transitions. 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 Plan when it is submitted for plan checking. In addition to the normal set of improvement plans, a "Precise Grading" plan is required to be submitted for approval by the Building Official, Planning Director and the City Engineer. "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. 18. 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. 19. The applicant shall furnish a complete set of all approved improvement plans on a storage media acceptable to the City Engineer (currently mylars). 20. 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 said fact to the City Engineer in lieu of mylar submittal. PRECISE GRADING 21. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.050 (Grading Improvements). 22. 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. 23. To obtain an approved grading permit, the applicant shall submit and obtain 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 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. 24. 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 Plan. 25. Building pad elevations on the rough grading plan submitted for City Engineer's approval shall conform with pad elevations shown on the Site Development Permit site plan, unless the pad elevations have other requirements imposed elsewhere in these Conditions of Approval. 26. 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 Tentative Tract Map, the applicant shall submit the proposed grading changes to the City Engineer for a substantial conformance finding review. 27. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for any building lot, the applicant shall provide a lot pad certification stamped and signed by a qualified engineer or surveyor 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. nRAINA(;F 28. Stormwater handling shall conform with the approved hydrology and drainage report prepared for this Site Development Permit and as approved by the City Engineer. Nuisance water shall be disposed of in an approved manner. UTILITIES 29. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.110 (Utilities). 30. 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. 31. Underground utilities shall be installed prior to overlying hardscape. For installation of utilities in existing improved streets, the applicant shall comply with trench restoration requirements maintained, or required by the City Engineer. 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. LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION 32. The applicant shall comply with LQMC Sections 13.24.130 (Landscaping Setbacks) & 13.24.140 (Landscaping Plans). 33. Landscape and irrigation plans for landscaped lots and setbacks, medians, retention basins, and parks shall be signed and stamped by a licensed landscape architect. 34. 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 City Engineer. 35. 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.C. Section 8.13 (Water Efficient Landscape). 36. 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, 5"' 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. MAINTENANCE 37. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of L.QMC Section 13.24.160 (Maintenance). 38. The applicant shall make provisions for the continuous and perpetual maintenance of perimeter (landscaping up to the curb, access drives, sidewalks, and stormwater BMPs. FEES AND DEPOSITS 39. 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. PLANNING DEPARTMENT 40. Any changes to the Precise Grading Plan shall not decrease the number of trees, shrubs, or groundcover. To the extent feasible, plants shall be relocated to another area within the project site. 41. All proposed lighting shall be proposed with a wattage that will not create significant glare to adjacent areas. FIRE DEPARTMENT 42. Provide or show there exists a water system capable of delivering a fire flow 1500 gallons per minute for two hours duration at 20 psi residual operating pressure, which must be available before any combustible material is placed on the construction site. 43. Approved accessible on -site super fire hydrants shall be located not to exceed 450 feet apart in any direction. Any portion of the facility or of an exterior wall of the first story of the building shall not be located more than 150 feet from fire apparatus access roads as measured by an approved route around the complex, exterior of the facility or building, and no portion of a building further than 400 feet from a fire hydrant. Fire hydrants shall provide the required flow. 44. The minimum dimension for gates is 20 feet clear and unobstructed width and a minimum vertical clearance of 13 feet 6 inches in height. Any gate providing access from a road shall be located at least 35 feet setback from the roadway and shall open to allow a vehicle to stop without obstructing traffic on the road. Where a one-way road with a single traffic lane provides access to a gate entrance, a 38-foot turning radius shall be used. 45. Prior to building plan approval and construction, applicant/developer shall furnish two copies of the water system fire hydrant plans to Fire Department for review and approval. Plans shall be signed by a registered civil engineer, and shall confirm hydrant type, location, spacing, and minimum fire 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. 46. Prior to issuance of building permits, the water system for fire protection must be provided as approved by the Fire Department and the local water authority. 47. Blue dot retro-reflectors pavement markers on private streets, public streets and driveways to indicated location of the fire hydrant. 06-05 (located at www.rvcfire.org) 48. 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 an unobstructed vertical clearance not less than 13 feet and 6 inches. Access lanes will be designed to withstand the weight of 60 thousand pounds over 2 axles. Access will have a turning radius capable of accommodating fire apparatus. Access lane shall be constructed with a surface so as to provide all weather driving capabilities. 49. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet in length shall be provided with approved provision for the turn around capabilities of fire apparatus 50. Driveway (loops, fire apparatus access lanes and entrance curb radius should be designed to adequately allow access of emergency fire vehicles. The applicant or developer shall include in the building plans the required fire lanes and include the appropriate; lane printing and/or signs. 51. An approved Fire Department access key lock box (Minimum Knox Box 3200 series model) 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. 52. Display street numbers in a prominent location on the address side of building(s) and/or rear access if applicable. Numbers and letters shall be a minimum of 12" in height for building(s) up to 25' 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 street at all hours. 53. 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. 54. 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. 55. Install an alarm monitoring system for fire sprinkler systems► with 20 or more heads, along with current permit fees, to the Fire Department for review and approval prior to installation. 56. 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. 57. 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. 58. Exit designs, exit signs, door hardware, exit markers, exit doors, and exit path marking shall be installed per the 2007 California Building Code. 59. Electrical room doors if applicable shall be posted "ELECTRICAL ROOM" on outside of door. 60. Fire Alarm Control Panel room doors if applicable shall be posted "FACP" on outside of door. 61. Fire Riser Sprinkler room doors if applicable shall be posted "Fire Riser" on outside of door. 62. Roof Access room door if applicable shall be posted "Roof Access" on outside of door. 63. Access shall be provided to all mechanical equipment located on the roof as required by the Mechanical Code. 64. 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 65. Gate(s) shall be automatic or manual operated. Install Knox key operated switches, with dust cover, mounted per recommended standard of the Knox Company. Building plans shall include mounting location/position and operating standards for Fire Department approval. 66. 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. END OF CONDITIONS ATTACHMENT # 1 m Q 0 ATTACHMENT # 3 FACING NORTH FACING SOUTH o-� IiAt HI HIM *—A -9t E— E— vi — w PQ Nil On. 3o 0000000i. Rio 6 JI N 9 Hin I 'IH i's g 1 4,� "N t M, -1 T" rwl Im SAM" IMMM 40 II yti IT III II ill AP, Col 1m1 Yj 7i5 k ; 0 WM 187-3 Fixture Size: n" W. I v D, is- H I x MOW - Mw, Show" in #40P- Premium Antique artmzv RDC ,'MEXfCO. 1000 Chestnut Street, Burbank, CA 91506 - (818) 753-4559, Phone � (BI& 563-1015A vlllgpfredemf'xico'ceatn . ttrWw.3CCedCiTteXtCii.COtii - jjrm,-,l Ad Nh" ATTACHMENT # 7 MINUTES ARCHITECTURE & LANDSCAPING REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA November 3, 2010 10:15 a.m. CALL TO ORDER A. This regular meeting of the Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee was called to order at 10:15 a.m. by Planning Manager David Sawyer who led the Committee in the flag salute. B. Committee Members Present: Jason Arnold, Kevin McCune, and David Thoms Committee Member Absent: 'None C. Staff present: Planning Manager David. Sawyer, Assistant Planner Yvonne Franco, and Secretary Monika Radeva II. PUBLIC COMMENT: None III. CONFIRMATION OF THE AGENDA: Confirmed IV. CONSENT CALENDAR: Staff asked if there were any changes to the Minutes of October 6, 2010. There being no comments or corrections it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Thoms/Arnold to approve the minutes as submitted. Unanimously approved. A. Site Development Permit 2010-916 a request submitted by Michael Andersen for consideration of site development permit to allow a private 5,320 square foot fitness center within the Tradition Golf Club (Attachments 1 and 2), located at the north end of the existing golf club parking lot between Tradition Trail entry drive and Citation Court along Peerless Place. Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee Minutes November 3, 2010 Assistant Planner Yvonne Franco presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Planning Department. Committee Member McCune asked for clarification on the proposed seven handicap parking spaces. Mr. Art Gardner, Civil Designer/Project Manager with Essi Engineering Inc., 78080 Calle Amigo, Suite 101, La Quinta, introduced himself and replied that five of the handicap parking spaces were existing and were located on the south side of the parking lot as indicated on sheet one of the submitted plans. The two new proposed handicap spaces were located on the north side of the parking lot. Committee Member McCune asked if the existing trees shown on the plans would be relocated or remain it their current location. Mr. John Hopkins, HQA Manager with Tradition Golf Club, 52-620 Del Gato Drive, La Qinta, CA, introduced himself and said the trees would stay where they are. Committee Member Thorns asked if the parking lot on the south side of the building was a regular parking lot or if it was a golf cart coral. Mr. Gardner replied it was a regular parking lot and showed on the plans the portion of the "parking lot that would be removed to make space for the building and the green area that would be used to make up the lost parking spaces. Mr. Hopkins; said there were 226 homes completed within the project and three homes currently under construction. He explained the majority of the traffic to and from the fitness center was either pedestrian or golf cart traffic. He said staff had recommended that the parking spaces along the frontage of the site be converted to golf cart parking with the exception of the handicap spaces, and have standard car parking lots to the south and east of the building. Committee Member Thorns said the landscaping plans indicated California Fan Palms would be used for the proposed landscaping. He said he had noticed that the existing palm trees in the project were a hybrid between California Fan Palms and Washingtonian Robusta Palms and suggested the applicant match the existing palm trees. P:AReports - ALRC\2010\ALRC_12-1-10\ALRC MIN_11-3-10_Draft2.doc 2 Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee Minutes November 3, 2010 Mr. Hopkins said the applicant's intent was to match the current landscaping palette and design. Committee Member Thoms said he found the proposed plant list to be excessive and recommended the applicant revised it with less variety of plant material. Committee Member McCune asked if the Tradition Golf Club had an in-house landscape maintenance crew. Mr. Hopkins confirmed. General discussion followed regarding the ;landscaping throughout the development. Committee Member McCune said he had visited the site and had found that the proposed landscaping would blend in perfectly with the existing. Mr. Hopkins said the applicant had hired the same architectural firm that had designed the Clubhouse, Marsh and Associates, Inc., to ensure that the fitness center would feel as if it was part of the original development. Committee Member Thomssaid he was very pleased with the architectural design. Committee Member McCune asked if the applicant had received any feedback from the members. Mr. Hopkins said the information was distributed last week and there had been only two negative comments so far and approximately 40-50 positive. He explained the majority ,of the members were not back yet and that the HOA was planning on scheduling a vote within the next thirty days. Mr. Hopkins said the HOA was expecting to receive the builder's bid information by the end of the week at which time it would be distributed to the members for approval. Committee Member Thoms asked about a high point located north of the existing lot. Mr. Gardner said the high point would remain almost as is and explained how the project tied into it. General discussion followed regarding the overall design and landscaping of Tradition Golf Club. P:AReports - ALRC\2010\ALRC_12-1-10\ALRC MIN] 1-3-10_Draft2.doc 3 Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee Minutes November 3, 2010 Committee Member Thoms recommended the landscape architect for the project reconsidered the variety of the plant palette. Mr. Hopkins emphasized that the proposed variety of plants matched perfectly the existing landscaping. General discussion followed regarding the proposed plants, their size, colors, bloom seasons, etc. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members McCune/Thoms to adopt Minute Motion 2010- 004, recommending approval of Site Development Permit 2010-916 as submitted, with staff's recommendations. Unanimously approved. VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL: None VII. COMMITTEE MEMBER ITEMS: None. VIII. PLANNING STAFF ITEMS: A. Planning Commission Update Planning Manager Sawyer said the requestto renovate and expand an existing vacant automotive dealership site submitted by Ken Garff Automotive Group was approved by the Planning Commission on October 12, 2010. Committee Member Thoms said he had noticed that the applicant had already cleaned up the parking lot area. B. Discussion of Joint Council Meeting Items (Scheduled for November 9, 2010) Planning Manager Sawyer said the annual Joint Council Meeting with the various Commissions and Committees was scheduled to be held on Tuesday, November 9, 2010. He noted the Architectural and Landscape Review Committee together with the Planning Commission were scheduled to meet with the City Council from 5:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. P:\Reports - ALRC\20IO\ALRC_12-1-10\ALRC MIN_11-3-10_Draft2.doc 4 Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee Minutes November 3, 2010 IX. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Thoms/McCune to adjourn this meeting of the Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee to a Regular Meeting to be held on December 1, 2010. This meeting was adjourned at 1 1:45 a.m. on November 3, 2010. Respectfully submitted, MONIKA RADEVA Secretary P:\Reports - ALRC\2010\ALRC_12-1-10\ALRC MIN_11-3-10_Draft2.doc 5 Page 1 of 1 Les Johnson From: betned@aol.com Sent: Wednesday, November 03, 2010 4:42 PM To: Les Johnson November 3, 2010 Dear Les: In keeping with our conversation regarding the upcoming Joint Meeting with Council I propose the following. The proposed agenda deals with several issues already suggested and discussed by our Planning Commissioners and are all in keeping with the theme of city improvement. I choose to call this a "soft"agenda in that we are not planning on following it to the letter. Historically these meetings have created discussions that range far and wide from the original subject matter. We are very fortunate to have on the Commission several experts in the target areas whom I would like to call on for input to the program. If participants could have notice that they will be called upon to respond to specific matters, they can be better prepared and it should benefit the meeting timeline More specifically I think the topic of Pedestrian Connectivity which deals with bike lanes, traffic direction etc could be addressed by any member of the commission but Commissioners Barrows and Weber have had discussions with the Commission on this matter. Commissioner Quill has publically expressed concern for a pedestrian hazard at a specific location on Highway #111. Council has suggested that this items be brought forth at this joint meeting. I will look to Commissioner Quill to repeat his concerns and ask for council's consideration. The discussion regarding sidewalk safety concerns has been brought forward several times during hearings for site development permits in the area of la Quinta High School and Highway #111. Any commissioner can discuss this matter of concern for safety as it is mostly through the White Water wash and the fast pace of traffic in that drive area. In that CVAG is involved with the White Water Channel Trail, it stands to reason that our own CVAG representative could bring the team up to speed and discuss the function of the plan update. Commissioners Wilkerson and Quill also have an interest in this trail in that it is part of an overall long distance connecting three cities in the valley and has been in the planning stages for a long time. Water conservation is an ongoing topic of conversation to all of the Cities Departments, Commissions and Council. We will come prepared to discuss some of the past, present and future water saving considerations. I would like to have the ALRC panel feel free to join in and add to or comment on any of the above. Their input will be appreciated I intend to provide them time for any relevant matter they would like to discuss. If this information could be circulated among the participants, I would appreciate it. Should you have any concerns or comments on the format, please do not hesitate to call. Thank you and your wonderful staff for their continued cooperation and help to this Commission. We appreciate it. Regards: Ed Alderson Planning Commission Chairman 11/3/2010 a� r� o� o • c v� OF Tl INTENT TO SPEAK FORM 1 WOULD LIKE TO SPEAK ON THE FOLLOWING AGENDA ITEM: PUBLIC COMMENTS: AGENDA ITEM NO.: RE: PUBLIC HEARING NO.: RE: I AM IN SUPPORT OF THIS ITEM_ I AM IN OPPOSITION TO THIS ITEM WRITTEN COMMENTS: (Optional) PLEASE LIMIT YOUR COMMENTS TO THREE (3) MINUTES WHEN SPEAKING!! DATE: NAME: /1 ADDRESS: �jZ -lam �Q 1 6yiv Oft - RETURN THIS FORM TO THE RECORDING SECRETARY BEFORE THE MEETING BEGINS. THE CHAIRMAN WILL CALL YOUR NAME AT THE APPROPRIATE TIME. THANK YOU! P:ICAROLYMIanning ComkINTENT To SPEAK FORM.doc