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PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA
A Regular Meeting to be Held at the
La Quinta City Hall Council, Chamber
78-495 Calle Tampico`
La Quinta, California
DECEMBER 14, 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 2010-023
Beginning Minute Motion 2010-007
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Pledge of Allegiance
B. Roll Call
II. PUBLIC COMMENT
This is the time set aside for public comment on any matter not scheduled for
public hearing. Please complete a "Request to Speak" form and limit your
comments to three minutes.
III. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 23, 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 ................... CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2009-122
Applicant........... WFI, Inc. for Sprint
Location............ 77-865'Avenida Montezuma; Desert Recreation District —
La Quinta Community Park
Request ............. Consideration to Allow for the Co -location of Three Panel
Antennas, Three : Microwave Antennas and One
Equipment Cabinet for an Existing Telecommunication
Monopalm Tower.
Action ................. Staff Recommendation ' for Adoption of Resolution
Recommending Approval, with Conditions — Resolution
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VI. BUSINESS ITEM:
A. Item ................... APPEAL OF FINDINGS AND/OR CONDITIONS (APP)
2010-005
Applicant........... ; Dennis O'Sullivan
Location............ Southeast Corner of Westward Ho and Jefferson Street
Request ............. Appeal of Director's Determination That a Commercial
Golf Car Sales Facility is Not a Permitted Use in a Golf
Course (GC) Zoning District.
Action ................. Staff Recommendation for Adoption of Minute Motion
Upholding Director's Determination — Minute Motion
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VIII. COMMISSIONER ITEMS:
A. Report on City Council meeting of December 7, 2010 by
Commissioner Barrows.
B. Commissioner Quill is scheduled to attend the December 21, 2010,
City Council meeting.
IX. DIRECTOR ITEMS:
X. ADJOURNMENT:
This meeting of the Planning Commission will be adjourned to a Regular Meeting to be
held on January 11, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. (Commission Dark for Meeting of December 28,
2010).
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,
December 14, 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 Decemiaer'9, 2010.
DATED: December 9, 2010
MONIKA RADEVA, _cretary
for CAROLYN.WALKER, Executive Secretary
City of La Quinta California
Public Notices
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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.
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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
November 23, 2010
7:02 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
A. A regular meeting of the La Quinta Planning Commission was called to
order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Alderson.
PRESENT: Commissioners Barrows, Quill, Weber, Wilkinson, and
Chairman Alderson.
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Planning Director Les Johnson, Planning Manager
David Sawyer, Assistant City Attorney Michael
Houstin; and Executive Secretary Carolyn Walker.
II. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
III. CONFIRMATION OF THE AGENDA: Confirmed
IV. CONSENTCALENDAR:
There being no further comments, or suggestions, it was moved by
Commissioners' Weber/Barrows to approve the minutes of November 9, 2010
as submitted. Unanimously approved.
V. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
VI. BUSINESS ITEMS:
A. General Plan Update: for consideration of a proposed land use map,
land use designation consolidation, and general plan goals for the City
of La Quinta.
Planning Director Les Johnson gave some background on the item and
introduced Ms. Nicole Criste, (Terra Nova Planning & Research, Inc.),
Consultant for the City of La Quinta, who presented the staff report, a
copy of which is on file in the Planning Department.
Planning Commission Minutes
November 23, 2010
Planning Director Johnson advised the Planning Commission that staff
was looking for general feedback and comments to be forwarded to
the Council for their consideration at the December 7, 2010, meeting.
He then gave a- general commentary on the economic development
portion of the General Plan update; including the Sphere of Influence,
tourist and commercial areas, and the importance of making sure we
remain a fiscally sound community now and for the next 25 years.
General discussion followed on the Vista Santa Rosa area and the
County's General Plan.
Commissioner Quill stated he liked the simplification of the land use
designations as it added flexibility to the general plan without having
to prepare general plan amendments. He asked if it would be possible
to allow localized, small commercial in residential zones such as what
they have in San Diego, and possibly include this in the narrative
portion of the Residential Designations.
Ms. Criste said the details of that could go in. the Zoning, but could be
established as a direction by General Plan Policy-.
General discussion followed regarding commercial areas, smaller scale
commercial in residential areas, what areas are zoned commercial in
the southern end of the City and how the zoning could be done.
Commissioner Quill asked for the language to be written in the
designation to allow small commercial uses in residential
neighborhoods without the need for a general plan amendment.
Staff responded they would look at policy language to represent that.
Commissioner Barrows asked if the mixed use designation was
possible in the general and commercial zones. She referred to the
Tourist Commercial areas already on the map such as PGA West and
the La Quinta Resort, which are surrounded by residential. She asked
why the mixed use was not applicable in all commercial areas versus
just the regular commercial.
Ms. Criste explained that Tourist Commercial has traditionally been an
economic driver in terms of the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT),
which can be better than sales tax revenue thus preserving the value
of that land use. She commented that the Silverrock specific plan
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included a component that is resort commercial retail and it doesn't
preclude the mix of resort and retail but includes residential with a
resort component.
Commissioner Barrows said she was looking for flexibility and was
concerned as why that was excluded from mixed use.
Planning Director Johnson gave a brief definition of the Tourist
Commercial District and that there could be retail combined with a
Tourist Commercial focus. He then gave some examples.
General discussion then followed regarding Tourist Commercial, and
TOT, as well as where and how TOT was derived.
Commissioner Wilkinson asked about definitions of the zoning and
land designations and how they related to the County's designations;
which staff clarified.
Commissioner Wilkinson ' commented on the combining of open
spaces. He suggested golf courses and parks, be separate from
natural open spaces.
Ms. Criste verified that he .wanted natural open space and water
course possibly listed as native environment, with golf courses, parks,
recreational facilities as a different designation.
Discussion followed on certain zoning designations occurring at the
master plan level.
Commissioner Wilkinson asked if the Open Space designation gave the
City any benefit from a Federal perspective.
Commissioner Barrows mentioned a natural community conservation
plan ,(sustainable community) could result in a credit through SB 375,
because;of the land set aside for Open Space.
General discussion followed regarding the possibilities of the Open
Space designations and an SB 375 credit.
Ms. Criste noted both the hillside and water course areas, as currently
designated, were both conservation and they are no -build zones. She
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said the policy implementation on the SB 375 credit had not come out
as yet. She then stated that the areas that were currently hillside, and
water course, could be put under Open Space Conservation.
Staff explained that even in the hillside and open space areas the
zoning code still allowed building. He added it was difficult to do, but
there was an allowance for development to occur and the Commission
needed to understand that the City could not 'just say that nothing
could occur. A brief discussion followed regarding- a current hillside
area that was conditioned to be dedicated.
Commissioner Barrows asked about current percentage of buildout in
the City. Ms. Criste responded that it was about, 80% within City
limits.
Discussion followed on available land and designations within the City
limits.
Discussion then followed on mixed use in the Village Commercial
zone. Ms. Criste then stated the mixed use policy will be included in
the general plan.
Commissioner Quill commented on a live/work plan, possibly in the
Cove. There was a short discussion and then staff responded that
home occupation was currently allowed; especially in the Cove. Staff
then explained what was allowed in home occupancy businesses.
Chairman Alderson said in conclusion the Commission concurred with
the direction that staff was going. He added the Commission would
like staff to include their suggestions in the Council report.
Commissioner Weber asked about the industrial component and
expressed a need for more light industrial land uses since there are
none currently within the City limits.
General discussion followed regarding the need for light industrial land
uses because of job creation potential and the possibility of light
manufacturing and store front sales, in the same location. Also that
the City should consider, where appropriate, locations for land uses
such as research and development and value added production.
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November 23, 2010
Ms. Criste commented there were two aspects of this discussion: 1)
the potential for redevelopment that should not be precluded, and 2)
there is nothing that says existing office development that is currently
occupied might not change to something more R & D (research and
development) during the life of the general plan. Providing text that
describes a broad range of uses is definitely something that can be put
into the body of the document.
Commissioner Quill asked that the zoning designation be expanded to
allow it and then have a definition that allows it. He added there was
a lot of available space which could become something else and the
City needs to be able to be flexible.
Planning Director Johnson said staff would forward the
Commissioners' comments to ;the Council. He then thanked the
Commissioners and said they were not precluded from making
additional comments. If they had suggestions, they should call or e-
mail staff with them.
There being no further questions or discussion, the Commission voted
to pass their comments on to the City Council. Unanimously
approved.
VII. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL:
VIII. COMMISSIONERITEMS:
A. Report of the City. Council Meeting of November 16, 2010 presented
by Chairman Alderson, Questions and comments followed on the
subject of the roundabout or signal at the intersection of Sinaloa and
Eisenhower.
B. Chairman Alderson noted Commissioner Barrows was scheduled to
report back on the December 7, 2010, Council meeting.
C. Commissioner Barrows stated the Green Building Code was going into
effect in January and asked if the Commission would be discussing
the Code at a later meeting.
Staff responded all of the appropriate Code Amendments were taken
to Council, and adopted. They were not presented to the Commission
as they were "mandates" and not "optional" items.
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IX: DIRECTOR ITEMS:
A. Comments on the upcoming American Planning Association
Conference possibly coming to the Valley in 2012; possibly to Rancho
Mirage. General discussion followed.
X. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, it was moved by Commissioners
Wilkinson/Quill to adjourn this regular meeting of the Planning Commission to
the next regular meeting to be held on December 14, 2010. This regular
meeting was adjourned at 8:52 p.m. on November 23, 2010.
Respectfully submitted,
Carolyn Walker, Executive Secretary
City of La Quinta, California
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PLANNING COMMISSION r H # ~
STAFF REPORT
DATE: DECEMBER 14, 2010
CASE NO.: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2009-122
APPLICANT: WFI, INC. for SPRINT
REQUEST: CONSIDERATION TO ALLOW FOR THE COLLOCATION OF
THREE PANEL ANTENNAS, THREE MICROWAVE
ANTENNAS AND ONE EQUIPMENT CABINET FOR AN
EXISTING TELECOMMUNICATION MONOPALM TOWER.
LOCATION: 77-865 AVENIDA MONTEZUMA; DESERT RECREATION
DISTRICT - LA QUINTA COMMUNITY PARK
(ATTACHMENT 1)
PROPERTY
OWNER: DESERT RECREATION DISTRICT (DRD)
GENERAL PLAN: PARKS AND RECREATION (P)
ZONING: PARKS AND RECREATION (PR)
ENVIRONMENTAL
DETERMINATION: THE LA QUINTA PLANNING DEPARTMENT HAS
DETERMINED THAT THIS PROPOSAL IS CATEGORICALLY
EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PURSUANT TO
PROVISIONS OF SECTION 15301 (CLASS 1 - EXISTING
FACILITIES) OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT (CEQA), IN THAT THIS IS AN APPLICATION
FOR CO -LOCATION WITH NO EXPANSION IN THE HEIGHT,
MASS OR NUMBER OF EXISTING FACILITIES.
SURROUNDING
LAND USES:
NORTH: VILLAGE COMMERCIAL (VC) (VACANT)
SOUTH: VILLAGE COMMERCIAL (VC) (VACANT/CITY
MUSEUM)
EAST: VILLAGE COMMERCIAL (VC) (PARK)
WEST: VILLAGE COMMERCIAL (PARK)
BACKGROUND:
La Quinta Community Park is a diamond shaped park in the center of the La Quinta
Village. The park occupies 4.71 acres and was established prior to city
incorporation. In 2001, Nextel Communications received Conditional Use Permit
(CUP 2001-054) approval to establish a sixty (60) foot high monopalm antenna and
associated unmanned equipment shelter near the center of the site (Attachment 1).
The Planning Commission, at their March 9`h, 2010, meeting, did review the
Conditional Use Permit proposal; however, the property owner, Desert Recreation
District, asked that the Planning Commission remove the item from public hearing
until new lease terms could be discussed with the applicant. The lease terms were
finalized in September 2010.
REQUEST:
WFI is requesting to install and co -locate three (3) panel antennas on existing
antenna arrays, three (3) microwave antennas, one GPS antenna, and one
additional equipment cabinet on the existing monopalm tower on behalf of their
client Sprint (Attachment 2). The tower currently has three (3) antenna arrays, with
one (1) empty slot per antenna array. The applicant is proposing to place an
additional panel antenna in each empty slot, and to suspend three (3) new
microwave antennas below each array (Attachment 2, pg. 2).
Each panel antenna is approximately four (4) feet in length, thirteen (13) inches in
width and will be painted to match the existing monopalm tower's antennas
(Attachment 2, pg. 4). The panel antennas are approximately the same dimensions
of the three (3) existing panel antennas on each array. Each microwave antenna is
twenty-six (26) inches in diameter. The microwave antennas will be attached on
the tower, below the existing antenna array. The proposed antennas will increase
service options in and around this portion of the City (Attachment 3).
In addition to the collocation of antennas on the existing tower, the applicant has
proposed two improvements to the existing unmanned equipment shelter at the
site. The applicant has proposed to place an additional GPA antenna to be mounted
on the equipment shelter (Attachment 2, pg. 2.1). The applicant has also proposed
to place an additional equipment cabinet within the existing equipment shelter. The
shelter can accommodate both the GPS antenna and equipment cabinets without a
need for re -design or expansion.
ANALYSIS:
Chapters 9.170 of the Zoning Code, regulates the use of Communication Towers
and Equipment. This section encourages the collocation of antennas on an existing
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tower as a means of limiting the number of new towers within the City. The
applicant has met the intent of this code section and has complied with the
requirements set forth in this section.
The proposed equipment cabinet and GPS antenna will be placed on the existing
equipment shelter. The interior of the equipment shelter can accommodate the
additional equipment cabinet. There are no aesthetic, visual, or functional impacts
caused by the placement of the additional equipment cabinet. The GPS antenna will
be placed along the eave-line of the existing equipment shelter (Attachment 2, pg.
A-2.1). The GPS antenna will be placed on the equipment shelter similar to the
existing GPS antenna on the equipment shelter. GPS antennas are regulated by
Section 9.100.070 of the La Quinta Municipal Code. The section permits GPS
antennas in this zoning district and requires that the antenna be below the roof -line
and be painted a matching color to the building. The plans show that the GPS
antennas are in compliance with this code section, and staff has added conditions
to ensure compliance of the GPS antenna location and building improvements.
The proposed panel antenna co -location will not cause a significant or recognizable
difference in the appearance of the monopalm tower. The panel antennas are
placed on the existing antenna arrays and will not impact the function or aesthetic
of the existing tower. The microwave antennas are suspended six (6) inches below
the panel antennas. Because the antennas will be attached securely below the
existing screening material, it is recommended that further screening of the
microwave antennas be established. The applicant has proposed to screen the
microwave antennas by placing the microwave antennas closer to the towers
circumference to minimize antenna separation and suspension. The proposed
microwave antenna location is a new design and few examples of this design are
available.
The proposed height for the attachment of the antennas will not cause significant
radio frequency (RF) interference with existing and approved telecommunication
services. The proposed co -location of antennas will increase service options for
customers within this portion of the community. Attachment 3 provides visual
representation of how services are expected to increase; green areas show the
greatest amount of service improvement, while blue shows area expected to
receive marginal service improvements.
As discussed at the March 9, 2010, Planning Commission meeting, the existing
monopalm tower and equipment building were established in 2001. At the time of
that hearing some site maintenance was in order. The applicant, working with City
Code Compliance staff, has brought the site into an acceptable condition and has
repaired the tower's faux skin (Attachment 4). However, other site issues persist,
such as the aesthetic of the equipment building. Staff has placed a condition
(Condition 14 and 18) for the extension of the existing wrought -iron fencing around
the equipment building. As conditioned, the wrought -iron fence will extend around
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the monopalm's base, helping to protect the tower from vandals. The equipment
building has also suffered from vandals, and the building is in need of some
improvement. Staff has added conditions of approval calling for the re -painting and
maintenance of the equipment building (Conditions 12 and 20). Compliance with
the conditions will be completed by the applicant prior to operation of the new
equipment.
PUBLIC NOTICE:
This request was published in the Desert Sun newspaper on December 1, 2010,
and mailed to all affected property owners within 500 feet of the site as required
by Section 9.200.1 10 of the La Quinta Municipal Code.
PUBLIC AGENCY REVIEW:
A copy of this request has been sent to all applicable public agencies and City
Departments on November 20, 2009. All written comments received are on file
with the Planning Department. Applicable comments received have been included
in the recommended Conditions of Approval.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
The La Quinta Planning Department has determined that this proposal is
categorically exempt from environmental review pursuant to provisions of Section
15301 (Class 1 — Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA), in that this is an application for co -location with no expansion in the
height, mass, or number of facilities.
STATEMENT OF MANDATORY FINDINGS:
Findings to approve this request per Section 9.210.020.F of the City of La Quinta
Zoning Code can be made and are contained in the attached Resolution.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Planning Commission Resolution 2010- , approving Conditional Use
Permit 2009-122, for the collocation of three (3) panel antennas, three (3)
microwave antennas and one equipment cabinet for an existing telecommunication
tower for WFI, subject to the attached Findings and Conditions of Approval.
Prepared by:
ERIC CEJA—AYsistant Planner
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Attachments:
1.
Location
2.
Improvement Plans
3.
Coverage Map
4.
Site Photos
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2010-XXX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE CO -LOCATION OF
THREE PANEL ANTENNAS, THREE MICROWAVE ANTENNAS AND
ONE EQUIPMENT CABINET FOR AN EXISTING
TELECOMMUNICATION MONO -PALM TOWER AND EQUIPMENT
SHELTER
CASE NO.: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2009-122
APPLICANT: WFI, INC.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta,
California, did, on the 121h day of January, 2010, continued the duly noticed
Public Hearing to their meeting on the 91h day of March, 2010, at which time
the item was again continued to March 23, 2010, and subsequently pulled
from the calendar at that time to allow the property owner and applicant to
finalize their lease terms; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta,
California, did, on the 14' day of December, 2010, hold a duly noticed Public
Hearing to consider a request by WFI, Inc., to allow the collocation of three
(3) panel antennas, three (3) microwave antennas and one equipment cabinet
for an existing telecommunication monopalm tower and equipment shelter at
the La Quinta Community Park, located at 77-865 Avenida Montezuma, in
the PR (Parks and Recreation) district, more particularly described as:
APN: 773-074-002
WHEREAS, on the 201h day of November, 2010, the Planning
Department mailed case file material to all affected agencies for their review
and comment, with all written comments received on file with the Planning
Department; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Department published the public
hearing notice in the Desert Sun newspaper on the 151 day of December,
2010, for the 14`h day of December, 2010, Planning Commission meeting as
prescribed by Section 9.200.110 (Public Notice Procedure) of the Zoning
Code, and by mailing a copy of said public hearing notice to all property
owners and residents within 500 feet of the site; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, at their March 13, 2001,
meeting did approve Environmental Assessment 2001-410 and Conditional
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Conditional Use Permit 2009-122; WFI, Inc.
December 14, 2010
Use Permit 2001-054, for the establishment of the telecommunication tower
and facility; and
WHEREAS, the collocation of three panel antennas and three
microwave antennas on an existing telecommunication monopalm tower will
minimize adverse visual effects of the antennas and equipment on the
surrounding area; and
WHEREAS, the communication facility will improve telecommunication
service options within the City of La Quinta; and
WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering all
testimony and arguments, if any, of all interested persons desiring to be
heard, said Planning Commission did make the following mandatory findings
pursuant to Section 9.210.020 of the Zoning Code to justify approval of said
Conditional Use Permit:
1. Consistency with the General Plan: The design and improvements of
the proposed collocation on an existing monopalm tower are
consistent with La Quinta General Plan (Chapter 7) that requires
utilities and communication facilities to blend in with the surrounding
improvements and insures residents have access to reliable services
such as wireless telephones. The collocation of communication
antennas will result in less telecommunication towers being built in the
City. Collocation of antennas at this site will have a negligible impact
on the surrounding public thoroughfares and land uses.
2. Consistency with the Zoning Code: As conditioned, the proposed
antenna collocation and telecommunication equipment are consistent
with current standards of the Zoning Code (Chapter 9.90 and 9.170)
in that the potential adverse visual effects have been mitigated.
3. Compliance with CEQA: The antenna collocation and
telecommunication equipment have been determined to be exempt
from CEQA, under Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities), in
that the site is fully developed as a community park that is surrounded
by urban infrastructure improvements (e.g., roads, water, sanitation,
etc.).
4. Compatibility with Surrounding Uses: The proposed improvements are
located on an existing telecommunication tower and the proposed
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December 14, 2010
tower and site improvements will be adequately screened from view
through the design and location of antennae on the tower. There is no
expansion of height, mass, or the number of facilities.
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 correct and constitute the
findings of the Planning Commission for this Conditional Use Permit;
2. That it does hereby approve Conditional Use Permit 2009-122 for the
reasons set forth in this Resolution and subject to the attached
Conditions of Approval;
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La
Quinta Planning Commission held on this 141h day of December, 2010, by
the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ED ALDERSON, Chairman
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
LES JOHNSON
Planning Director
City of La Quinta, California
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2010-
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2009-122; WFI
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED
DECEMBER 14, 2010
GENERAI
1. The applicant agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of La
Quinta (the "City"), its agents, officers and employees from any claim, action
or proceeding to attack, set aside, void, or annul the approval of this
Conditional Use Permit. The City shall have sole discretion in selecting its
defense council.
The City shall promptly notify the applicant of any claim, action or
proceeding and shall cooperate fully in the defense.
2. Prior to the issuance of a grading, construction or building permit, the
applicant shall obtain applicable permits and/or clearances from the following
agencies, if applicable or required:
• Riverside County Fire Marshall
• Public Works Department (Grading Permit, Improvement Permit)
• Planning Department
• Riverside County Environmental Health Department
• Public Utilities Commission (PUC)
• Federal Communication Commission (FCC)
• Federal Aviation Agency (FAA)
• Desert Recreation District
The applicant is responsible for all requirements of the permits or clearances
from the above listed agencies and departments. If the requirements include
approval of improvement plans, the applicant shall furnish proof of said
approvals prior to obtaining City approval of the plans.
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.
3. 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).
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED
DECEMBER 14, 2010
4. The following plans shall be submitted to the Building and Safety Department
for review and approval. The plans shall utilize the minimum scale specified,
unless otherwise authorized by the Building and Safety Director 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 Building and Precise Grading Plan (as required by
the Building and Safety Department) 1 " = 30' Horizontal
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.
5. Upon completion of construction, and prior to record drawing submittal 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 EOR. can make site
visits in support of preparing Record Drawings. However, if subsequent
approved revisions have been approved by the City Engineer and reflect said
"As -Built" conditions, the Engineer Of Record may submit a letter attesting
to said fact to the City Engineer in lieu of mylar submittal.
PROPERTY RIGHTS
6. 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 installation. 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. Pursuant to this condition, the applicant shall
comply with the applicable lease agreements entered upon with the City of
La Quinta and/or the Desert Recreation District.
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2010-
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2009-122; WFI
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED
DECEMBER 14, 2010
UTILITIES
7. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.110
(Utilities).
PARKING/ACCESS POINTS
8. The applicant shall protect existing hardscape along the proposed
Communication equipment building and monopole construction area to
include but not limited to garden walls, landscaping, irrigation systems, curb
and gutter, sidewalk and pavement. Restoration to any damaged hardscape
shall be to the satisfaction of the City of La Quinta.
MAINTENANCE
9. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.160,
and shall make provisions for continuous, perpetual maintenance of all on -
site improvements, perimeter landscaping, access drives, and sidewalks. The
applicant shall maintain required public improvements until expressly released
from its responsibility by the appropriate public agency.
FEE AND DEPOSITS
10. The applicant shall pay the City's established fees for plan checking and
construction inspection. Fee amounts shall be those in effect when the
applicant makes application for plan checking and permits.
MISCELLANEOUS
11. All conditions of approval for Conditional Use Permit 2001-054 shall remain
in effect unless superseded by conditions required as part of this approval.
12. The applicant shall paint the existing equipment shelter, including trim, to
match adjacent structures and buildings on the site prior to receiving final
approval for site improvements. The applicant shall note the changes to the
equipment shelter when applying for a building permit.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2010-
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2009-122; WFI
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED
DECEMBER 14, 2010
13. The applicant shall extend the existing wrought -iron fencing to surround the
base of the existing monopalm tower. The extension shall consist of
wrought -iron fencing to match the existing fencing condition. The applicant
shall paint the existing and extended wrought -iron fencing black. The
extension of the fence shall be contained within the applicable lease area for
the tower and equipment building structure. The fence shall be in place,
painted and in compliance with this condition prior to final job card sign off
by the Planning Department.
14. The applicant shall remove the existing chain -link fencing along the western
side of the equipment shelter and replace it with additional wrought -iron
fencing. The wrought -iron fencing shall be painted black and shall match the
existing wrought -iron fencing at the site. The fence shall be in place, painted
and in compliance with this condition prior to final job card sign off by the
Planning Department.
15. The microwave antennas shall be attached securely to the tower; the face of
the antenna may extend through the bulb and shall be painted to match the
palm bulb.
16. The new antennas shall be painted to match the color of the existing antenna
array and antennae.
17. The GPS unit to be attached to the existing equipment building shall comply
with LQMC Section 9.100.070.
18. The applicant shall install a paver "mow strip" around the perimeter of the
wrought -iron fencing. The pavers shall be placed along the outside of the
fencing to a minimum depth of eight (8) inches. The mow strip shall be in
place prior to final job card sign off by the Planning Department.
19. The applicant shall negotiate in good faith for shared use by third parties; an
owner generally will negotiate in the order in which requests for information
are received, except an owner generally will negotiate with a party who has
received an FCC license or permit before doing so with other parties.
20. The entire facility shall be maintained in a condition consistent with the
conditions of this approval and, if the facility is not so maintained this
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2010-
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2009-122; WFI
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED
DECEMBER 14, 2010
approval is subject to revocation or other correcting actions as determined
appropriate by the City.
21. This permit shall expire on December 14, 2012, unless a building permit has
been finalized and/or a time extension is applied for and granted by the
Planning Commission pursuant to Section 9.200.080 of the Zoning Code.
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CASE NO.
APPELLANT:
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PLANNING COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
DECEMBER 14, 2010
APPEAL OF DIRECTOR'S DETERMINATION (APP) 2010-005
DENNIS O'SULLIVAN
REQUEST: APPEAL OF DIRECTOR'S DETERMINATION THAT A
COMMERCIAL GOLF CAR SALES FACILITY IS NOT A
PERMITTED USE IN A GOLF COURSE (GC) ZONING
DISTRICT
LOCATION: SOUTHEAST CORNER OF WESTWARD HO AND
JEFFERSON STREET
BACKGROUND:
Earlier this year, Mr. O'Sullivan inquired about utilizing the unoccupied building on
the 1.30 acre site for a golf car showroom and sales facility, located at the
southeast corner of Westward Ho and Jefferson Street adjacent to the Indian
Springs Golf and Country Club. Based on the information that Mr. O'Sullivan
provided (Attachment 1), the Planning Director determined that the proposed use is
a commercial retail use and is prohibited based on Section 9.120.020, Table 9-8 in
the Golf Course (GC) District (Attachment 2). Mr. O'Sullivan is presently appealing
the Director's determination (Attachment 3).
In accordance with La Quinta Municipal Code Section 9.20.040, for land uses not
listed, the Planning Director must make the following findings; 1) that the proposed
use is consistent with the goals and policies of the general plan; 2) that the
proposed use is compatible with the purpose and intent of the district in which it is
to be located; and 3) the proposed use will not adversely affect the health, safety
or welfare of residents or other persons in the vicinity of the use. The same code
section also states that determinations by the Planning Director can be appealed to
the Planning Commission as a non -hearing item.
The subject property was originally constructed specifically to be used as the golf
course clubhouse for the Indian Springs Golf Course. The building was used
accordingly for many years until the new clubhouse was constructed. Since then,
the subject building has been used for various ancillary uses in association with the
golf course. The upper/main floor of the building has been vacant for the past
two+ years while a portion of the lower floor (restrooms) continues to be used in
conjunction with the golf course.
ANALYSIS:
Section 9.110.040 of the La Quinta Municipal Code identifies the purpose and
intent of the golf course district as "to provide for the protection and preservation
of golf course open space areas in the city". Table 9-8 Permitted Uses in Special
Purpose Districts (Attachment 4) identifies the uses permitted in the Golf Course
District, which are;
• Open Space
• Golf courses and country clubs, including clubhouses & other customary
accessory uses
• Golf courses without above -ground structures including fairways, greens,
tees & golf -cart paths
• Water wells and pumping stations
• Public flood control facilities and devices
The proposed golf car showroom and sales facility would be a retail sales facility in
the Golf Course (GC) District and it would not be affiliated with the adjacent golf
course. The operation of a golf car showroom and sales facilities in the GC District
independent of a golf course clubhouse operation conflicts with the district's stated
purpose and intent of protecting and preserving golf course open space areas.
Allowing this use in the GC District would provide the potential for other retail uses
to be established that are clearly inconsistent with the purpose intent of this zoning
district.
The establishment of a retail sales facility at this location would require a general
plan amendment and change of zoning to a district that permits this land use, such
as Neighborhood Commercial, Community Commercial or Regional Commercial.
The purpose and intent of these two zoning districts are consistent with the
proposed land use.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Minute Motion 2010-, upholding the Director's determination that an
independent commercial retail use is prohibited in the Golf Course District per the
City of La Quinta Municipal Code, therefore the proposed use of a golf car
showroom and sales facility is not permitted in the Golf Course District.
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Prepared by:
Submitted by:
Attachments
1. Mr. O'Sullivan's request dated February 15, 2010
2. Planning Director's determination dated April 19, 2010
3. Mr. O'Sullivan's appeal dated November 9, 2010
4. Code Section 9.120.020 Table 9-8
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February 15th, 2010
FleetGolfCars.Com
74-741 Joni Drive, Suite B
Palm Desert, CA 92260
To: Mr. Les Johnson
Director, Planning Department
City Of La Quinta / P.O. Box 1504
La Quinta, CA 92247
Hello Mr. Johnson:
FleetGolfCars.Com, currently based in Palm Desert,
would like to submit to the city of La Quinta a
"change of use" for the project location at 46-080
Jefferson Street. Change of use would be for a golf
car showroom.
Use of the property would be to
fully refurbish the existing dilapi-
dated building that we feel has
played an important role in our
Coachella Valley's golf history. We
would like to initially utilize just
one of the parking lots for store
traffic and we feel the north park-
ing lot with the entry on Westward
Ho would be the safest for our
customers. We would also like to revitalize all
landscape on the property as to complement the
landscape of Indian Springs County Club's hole #1.
Since our beginning in 2004 as a company that had
rimarily refurbished golf cars, FleetGolfCars.Com
as expanded its product line to meet the varying
eeds and demands of our customers. Along the way,
e've become leaders in innovation, product quality
ad customer satisfaction. Having a golf car showroom
i the Coachella Valley's leading golf community, the
ity of La Quinta, is a business solution that will
nhance our operation.
An inventory of 25 to 35 golf cars, all displayed
indoors, will consist of both new and 100% refur-
bished late model golf cars. Some of our new street
legal golf cars have been designed and manufactured
to comply with the United States National Highway
Transportation and Safety ,
Administration's Low Speed Ve-
hicle rules and regulations. Tax'
credits of $880 to $1,300 or
more are available for those . s
who qualify. Tax credits are (sour Hoot eaneis;
based on 10% of the vehicle
invoice price for street legal low speed vehicles.
FleetGolfCars.Com is a "green" company selling
only electric vehicles. We've also embraced alterna-
tive energy technology and will be promoting various
"green" products that will align well with ordinance
No. 474 and the City of La Quinta's overall sustainability
strategy. For example, we will be offering our
customers SolarDrive technology from EnergyStance
LLC, a local company that is revolutionizing how
golf courses, hotels, resorts and personal golf car
owners maintain and operate their electric golf car
vehicles. Powered by pure solar
energy, the solar golf car canopies
simply require sunlight to generate
their energy output, boosting bat-
tery life, reducing utility costs and
improving overall efficiency.
We are dedicated and committed
to making a positive impact on
our local environment. Please
consider our request and advise as to any changes
necessary to make our golf car showroom possible.
Thanks for your time,
Dennis O'Sullivan
General Manager, FleetGolfCars.Com
(760) 333-8971
Desert
4 ATTACHMENT 0 1
P.O. Box 1504
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92247-1504
78-495 CALLE TAMPICO
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253
April, 19, 2010
Mr. Dennis O'Sullivan
Fleet Golf Cars
74-741 Joni Drive, Unit B
Palm Desert, CA 92253
(760)777-7000
FAX (760) 777-7101
ATTACHMENT # 2
SUBJECT: LAND USE DETERMINATION FOR THE SEC OF WESTWARD HO
DRIVE AND JEFFERSON STREET
Dear Mr. O'Sullivan:
In review of your proposal of a golf car showroom, it has been determined that it is
commercial in nature and does not fall under the permitted uses allowed in the Golf
Course (GC) District. However, it is permitted in the Regional Commercial (CR)
District subject to approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) if you decide to have
outdoor display.
You can appeal this determination to the Planning Commission for a $175
application fee. Please note, that if it is determined that your proposal can be
established at the subject location, the property will need to be brought up to code
and designed to the City of La Quinta's current standards.
For further information on the required applications, please contact the Planning
Department.
777-7071
APPEAL REQUEST NOVEMBER 912010
November 9th, 2010
FleetGolfCars.Com
74-741 Joni Drive, Suite B
Palm Desert, CA 92260
To: La Quinta Planning Commission
City Of La Quinta / P.O. Box 1504
La Quinta, CA 92247
Hello La Quinta Planning Commission:
FleetGolfCars.Com (soon to be O'Sullivan
Golf Cars) is currently based in Palm Desert and
would like to submit to the city of La Quinta a
"change of use" for the project location at 46-
080 Jefferson Street. Change of use would be for
a golf car showroom.
Use of the property would be to fully refurbish
the existing dilapidated building that has been
abandoned for many years. We would like to
bring the property back up to code and design to
the current standards for the city of La Quinta.
We would also like to revitalize all landscape on
the property as to complement the landscape of
Indian Springs County Club golf course
The purpose of this letter is to appeal the
findings and/or conditions of Les Johnson, Plan-
ning Department Director, as to the land use
determination for the southeast section of West-
ward Ho and Jefferson Street in the city of La
Quinta. We feel that many accessories in the golf
industry (golf clubs, clothing, etc...), including the
game of golf itself, are commercial in nature and
are currently allowed in every golf course and Pro
Shop throughout the city of La Quinta and
throughout the Coachella Valley.
Golf cars are an integral component to the
game of golf and are primarily sold nationally in
private and public country club pro shops. In the
city of La Quinta, portions of golf car fleets are sold
every year to members in many of La Quinta's golf
clubs. Therefore we strongly feel that our Conditional
Use Permit (CUP) does fall under the permitted
uses allowed in the Golf Course District (GC).
We feel approval of this appeal will be a win/win
situation for all those involved. In good faith Mrs.
Park, the current owner of the property, will continue to
invest thousands of dollars to meet the requests of code
enforcement and the building department, but we feel
with our involvement the property will be revitalized to
its fullest potential and produce a high yield in sales tax
dollars for the city of La Quinta. We also feel that this
building, originally the clubhouse for Westward Ho
Country Club in the early 1960's, and then Indian
Springs Country Club, has played an important role in
our Coachella Valley's golf history and deserves some
attention soon before we lose it forever.
We've also gained support for this project
with the endorsement of Neil Finch, Proprietor/
General Manager of Indian Springs Country Club,
as well as Joyce Sivley, President of the Home
Owners Association that surrounds the property,
and also signed endorsements (available upon
request) of many of the residents adjacent to the
property. We also have Electric Car Distributors
partnering up with us in this venture.
In closing I would like you to view the
following pros and cons when considering your
decision:
Cons Pros
Abandoned
Occupied
Not Maintained
Maintained
No Landscape
Landscape by Neil Finch
Unpainted Eyesore
Painted Inside & Out
Graffiti / Fire Hazard
No Graffiti / Fire Hazard
Decrepid Parking Lot
Slurried Parking Lot
Not To Code
Up to Code
No Sales Tax Revenue I Sales Tax Revenue
Please consider our request and advise as to
any changes necessary to make our golf car
showroom possible.
Thanks for your time,
Dennis O'Sullivan
General Manager, FleetGolfCars.Com
(760) 333-8971
ATTACHMENT #3
City of La Quinta
Planning Department
78-495 Calle Tampico
La Quinta, California 92253
(760) 777-7125 FAX: (760) 777-1233
OFFICE USE ONLY
Date Recvd.
Fee: $ 175.00
Related Apps.:
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Application for
Appeal of Findings And/Or Conditions
Appellant's Name O'Sullivan Golf Cars / Dennis O'Sullivan Date November 9th, 2010
Mailing Address AKA - FleetGolfCars.Com, 74-741 Joni Drive, Suite "B"
Palm Desert, CA 92260 Phone: (760) 333-8971
Resolution # and Condition(s) of Approval being appealed Not Applicable
Any development review action may be appealed pursuant to Section 9.220.120 of the Zoning Code.
Please identify the type of application:
Type of Appeal:
Change of Zone
Specific Plan
Conditional Use Permit
Variance
Minor Use Permit
Tentative Tract Map
Tentative Parcel Map
Site Development Permit
Temporary Use Permit
X Other Directors Determination
Please provide sufficient information so as to make clear the substance of each of the grounds for appeal. If
applicable, indicate the number of the specific condition which is being protested.
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June 16, 2010
Mr. Les Johnson
78-495 Calle Tampico
La Quinta, CA 92253
To Mr. Les Johnson and The La Quinta Planning Commission:
It is with great pleasure and enthusiasm that I am writing to endorse the plan of
O'Sullivan Golf Cars (A.K.A. F1eetGolfCars.Com) to open up a golf car dealership at the
southeast comer of Westward Ho and Jefferson Street in the city of La Quinta,
As General Manager / Proprietor of Indian Springs Golf Club, I am excited at the
possibility of having a high -end golf car dealership across the street from our
Clubhouse and adjacent to our Club.
I was recently introduced to Mr. Dennis O'Sullivan through J.R. Thomas of Electric
Car Distributors, with whom we currently have an outstanding business relationship.
J.R. has worked with Dennis for many years and tells me that he, Bobby Thomas Sr.
and Electric Car Distributors not only support Dennis 100% in his endeavor, but will
also be supplying O'Sullivan Golf Cars with all of their high -end product.
I believe O'Sullivan Golf Cars will be a positive, classy addition to the city of La
Quinta, supply our golf community with quality product and let's not forget, accrue
much needed sales tax dollars for the city's coffer.
Please consider Indian Spring's position in this matter when making your decision.
Sincerely,
Neil Finch
General Manager / Proprietor
Indian Springs Golf Club
760.200.8988
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To the city of La Quinta Planning Commission:
I / We endorse the proposed plan of O'Sullivan Golf Cars (A.K.A. FleetGolfCars.Com) to refurbish the
building and lot at the southeast corner of Jefferson and Westward Ho for the purpose of operating a
golf car dealership.
I / We are happy to add our name to this public announcement of support for O'Sullivan Golf Cars.
I / We believe our support for O'Sullivan Golf Cars will assist with their goal in getting approval from the
La Quinta Planning Commission to open up a golf car dealership at the southeast corner of Jefferson &
Westward Ho for the purpose of operating a golf car dealership.
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be sold or displayed publicly.)
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ATTACHMENT # 4
9.120.020 Table of permitted uses.
Table 9-8, Permitted Uses in Special Purpose Districts, following, specifies those uses and
structures which are permitted within each special purpose district. The letters in the columns beneath the
district designations mean the following:
"P": Permitted as a principal use within the district.
2. "A": Permitted only if accessory to the principal use on the site.
3. "C": Permitted as a principal or accessory use if a conditional use permit is approved.
4. "T": Permitted on a temporary basis if a temporary use permit is approved.
5. "V: Prohibited in the district.
Table 9-8 Permitted uses in Special Purpose Districts
P = Permitted use
A = Accessory use
=Conditional use permit
=Temporary use permit
= Prohibited use
District
Parks and
Recreation
Golf
Course
Open
Space
Floodplain
Hillside
Conservation
Overlay
Sexually
Oriented
Business
Overlav
Equestrian
Overlay
Land Use
PR
GC
OS
FP
HC*
SOB*
EOD*
O en Space and Recreational Uses
ens ace
P
P
P
P
P
P
•"
Public parks, lakes and passive recreation facilities
P
X
P
P
P
X
**
Pla fields, lighted or unlighted
P
X
X
X
X
X
**
Bicycle, equestrian and hiking trails
P
X
P
P
P
P
"*
Libraries and museums
C
X
X
X
C
X
**
Visitor centers
C
X
C
C
C
X
**
lubhOl6es and community ools/cabatlas
P
A
X
X
X
X
*"
ennis courts or complexes, public
P
A
X
X
X
X
••
ennis clubs or complexes, private
C
A
X
X
X
X
*"
jolf courses and country clubs, including clubhouses and
ther customary accessory uses
C
P
X
X
X
X
**
'olf courses without above -ground structures, including
fairways, greens, tees and golf -cart paths
C
P
X
P
C
X
••
ecessory Uses and Structures
Signs, subject to Chapter 9.160
A
A
A
A
A
A
**
Fences and walls, subject to Section 9.100.030
A
A
A
A
A
A
*•
atellite dish and other antennas, subject to Section
100.070
A
A
A
A
A
A
**
Femporary Uses
Femporary outdoor events, subject to Section 9.100.040
T
T
T
T
T
T
*"
her Uses
Single-family residential
X
X
C
X
C
X
**
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Table 9-8 Permitted Uses in Special Purpose Districts Continued
P = Permitted use
= Accessory use
= Conditional use permit
District
=Temporary use permit
= Prohibited use
Parks and
Golf
Open
Floodplain
Hillside
Sexually
Equestrian
Recreation
Course
Space
Conservation
Oriented
Overlay
Overlay
Business
Overlay
Land Use
PR
GC
OS
FP
fIC*
SOB*
EOD*
ultifamily residential, commercial (except sexually
X
X
X
X
X
X
**
riented businesses), office or industrial development
Sexually oriented businesses, subject to Section 9.140.050
X
X
X
X
X
C
**
ommunication towers and equipment, subject to Chapter
C
C
C
X
CI
X
**
170
Electrical substations
X
X
M
X
M
X
**
ater wells and pumping stations
P
P
p
p
M�
X
**
Water tanks and reservoirs
X
M
M
X
M
X
**
Public flood control facilities and devices
P
P
P I
P
p
p
+'*
[her principal, accessory or temporary uses not listed
Director or planning commission to determine whether use is permitted in accordance
above
vith Section 9.20.040.
* Uses are subject to the additional requirements of the overlay district as set forth in Chapter 9.140,
** As permitted in the underlying base district and in Section
9.140.060.
Allowed only if permitted in the underlying base district and
only if the additional requirements of the HC overlay district are met (per Section
.140.040) and a conditional use permit is approved.
(Ord. 299 § 1 (part), 1997; Ord. 284 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 1996)
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Monarch Management Group
A DIVISION OF THE MANAGEMENT TRUST
WESTWARD ISLE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
December9, 2010
Les Johnson
City Of La Quinta
La Quinta, CA 92253
Re: Commercial property rezoning
Dear Mr. Johnson:
DEC J 2016
City of I.a Qu:nla
Planning Depart.; of
On behalf of the Westward Isle Homeowners Association, I am writing to you requesting that you do not
allow the commercial zoning of the property on the southeast corner of Jefferson Street and Westward
Ho in La Quinta. The Board of Directors does not believe that allowing such zoning at this location
would benefit their community in any way, nor would it be appealing to any perspective homebuyers in
their community. They believe this would significantly impact the value of their property in a negative
fashion.
your consideration in this matter.
_Wk Rapp, CCAM]Association Manager
At the Direction of the Westward Isle Homeowners Association
Board of Directors
Cc: File
39755 Berkey Drive, Suite A, Palm Desert, California 92211
CONNECTING PEOPLE TO THE PROMISE I PH:760.776.5100 FAX:760.776.5111
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