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2011 01 11 PCT City of La Quinta Planning Commission Agendas are now $7 available on the City's Web Page t^„m @ www.la-guinta.org Of T'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 JANUARY 11, 2011 7:00 P.M. **NOTE** ALL ITEMS NOT CONSIDERED BY 11:00 P.M. WILL BE CONTINUED TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING Beginning Resolution 2011-001 Beginning Minute Motion 2011-001 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 December 14, 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 2010-914 Applicant........... Jerry Santucci - Santucci Builders Location............ Southeast Corner of Orchard Lane and Mission Drive West - Within Rancho La Quinta Request ............. Consideration of a Site Development Permit to Allow a Private Dog Park for the Rancho La Quinta Master Association. Action ................. Staff Recommendation for Adoption of Resolution Recommending Approval, with Conditions - Resolution 2011- VI. BUSINESS ITEM: VII. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL: A. Final Coachella Valley Association of Governments - Non -Motorized Transportation Plan Update, September 2010 Vill. COMMISSIONER ITEMS: A. Report on City Council meeting of December 21, 2010 by Planning Director Johnson. B. Report of City Council meeting of January 4, 2011 by Commissioner Weber. C. Commissioner Wilkinson is scheduled to attend the January 18, 2011, City Council meeting. I k4IIIIIIIIIIII011d1611101.111d4YA1.3 X. ADJOURNMENT: This meeting of the Planning Commission will be adjourned to a Regular Meeting to be held on January 25, 2011, 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, January 11, 2011 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 January 6, 2011. DATED: January 6, 2011 L(l� 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 December 14, 2010 CALL TO ORDER 7:02 P.M. A. A regular meeting of the La Quinta Planning Commission was called to order at 7:02 p.m. by Chairman Alderson. PRESENT: Commissioners Barrows, Quill, Weber, Wilkinson, and Chairman Alderson. ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Planning Director Les Johnson, City Attorney Kathy Jenson, Assistant Planner Eric Ceja, Assistant Planner Yvonne Franco, 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 Weber/Barrows to approve the minutes of November 23, 2010 as submitted. Unanimously approved. V. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Conditional Use Permit 2009-122: a request by WFI, Inc. for Sprint for consideration to allow for the co -location of three panel antennas, three microwave antennas and one equipment cabinet for an existing telecommunication monopalm tower located at 77-865 Avenida Montezuma in the Desert Recreation District's La Quinta Community Park. Assistant Planner Eric Ceja presented the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Planning Department. Planning Commission Minutes December 14, 2010 Chairman Alderson asked if there were any questions of staff. Commissioner Weber noted a portion of Condition No. 15 had been complied with, but asked what items were outstanding. Staff responded the palm frond bark was done, but the building still needed to be repainted. Commissioner Weber asked if there was a condition to replace the palm fronds. Staff responded no. Commissioner Weber asked if all the cabling would be interior to the pole structure. Staff said yes. Commissioner Weber asked if the tower would be a huge visual issue. Staff explained that the placement of the microwave antennas would minimize the visual impact. Commissioner Weber asked if the applicant was actually only adding three microwave antennas. Staff said correct, as there were no microwave antennas currently on the tower. Commissioner Barrows asked for clarification of the wording on Condition No. 15 Discussion followed clarifying Condition No. 15 in the staff report, versus that shown in the Power Point, with staff confirming the condition in the staff report was correct. Commissioner Barrows asked if Condition No. 12 required painting the building and had the applicant already replaced the palm fronds. Staff said no, they had not replaced the palm fronds. Commissioner Weber suggested that should -be included. Planning Director Johnson presented information on what had been done on the site and what the final outcome was proposed to be. He said the conditions had addressed key issues of both safety and aesthetics surrounding the site and tower, including painting the microwaves as proposed and conditioned. Those steps should eliminate any aesthetic issues. -2- Planning Commission Minutes December 14, 2010 Chairman Alderson asked if there would be additional pieces of equipment on top of the tree which would necessitate additional fronds. Staff said all they were adding was three vertical antennas and the microwaves. Commissioner Quill commented on the following items: • The paint color of the buildings should match the off-white color on the two nearby buildings. • The fascia and all the woodwork, as well as the eves, be painted to match the accent color on the eves of the main building. • The conduits, wrapping around the building, be placed in a painted, stuccoed raceway. • The existing wrought iron fencing be painted. Staff pointed out, Condition No. 13 stated the wrought iron fencing be painted black. Commissioner Wilkinson asked what would happen if the towers became obsolete. Staff explained how a conditional use permit worked and what recourse there was if this happened. Commissioner Quill asked if the Desert Recreation District was happy with the agreement. Staff said they were fine with it. General discussion followed regarding the clause in Condition No. 21 which stated "...This permit shall expire on December 14, 2012." Staff explained the intention of that condition. Chairman Alderson commented on the following items: • Conditional use permits allow the City the right of revocation if conditions are not met; echoing earlier discussion about obsolescence. • The weeds be removed and enough ground cover gravel be used to deal with any future problems. • The roof tile on the southeast corner be repaired. City Attorney Jenson responded by saying, if the applicant violates any of their conditions, there's a process for that, and if they stop sm Planning Commission Minutes December 14, 2010 using the tower it will automatically cease under the Code and would have to be removed. There being no further questions of staff, Chairman Alderson asked if the applicant would like to speak. Mr. Mike Sloop, Employee of WFI, a Consultant representing ClearWire and Sprint Communications, 6170 Cornerstone Court East, Suite 200, San Diego CA 92121, introduced himself and stated the applicant had no issues with either the staff or Commission conditions. He added that moving any interior pieces would be difficult because the room inside the shelter was limited, but there was no problem with any of the other suggestions. He then commented on the additional exhibit distributed to the Commission. Chairman Alderson asked about the tower service area and Mr. Sloop responded about a mile and a half radius. He then gave an explanation of radio signals and ground and building interference. Commissioner Weber asked about RF and EMF frequencies near a playground. Mr. Sloop said .in general the local jurisdictions were pre-empted by the :FCC in terms of radio frequency signal hazards. He went on to give a breakdown of the frequency calculations. Commissioner Weber was concerned about the history of this site and the lack of maintenance. He suggested Mr. Sloop carry their concerns back to the owners, which Mr. Sloop confirmed he would. General discussion followed regarding conditional use permits (CUP), their time of issue and if this would be coming back to the Commission. Staff responded it would be allowed in perpetuity and would not come back to the Commission unless directed, or if there were an issue that warranted consideration for possible revocation. There being no further questions of staff, or comments from the applicant, Chairman Alderson asked if there was any public comment. Z! Planning Commission Minutes December 14, 2010 There being no public comment, 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 Quill/Wilkinson to adopt Resolution 2010- 023 recommending approval of Conditional Use Permit 2009-122 with conditions submitted, as well as the following additions to Condition No. 12: • The building be painted a color to match the adjacent structures. • The fascia and eaves be painted to match the accent colors on the fascia and eaves of the adjacent buildings. • The weeds be removed from around the building and appropriate gravel groundcover be placed to prevent future weed growth in those locations. • The roof tile be repaired. • The conduits on the outside of building be relocated either to the inside of the building or be done, in some other appropriate manner, to improve their appearance. Unanimously approved. VI. BUSINESS ITEM: A. Appeal of Findings and/or Conditions (APP) 2010-005: a request by Dennis O'Sullivan for consideration of appeal of Director's determination that a commercial golf car sales facility is not a permitted use in a Golf Course (GC) Zoning District. This determination refers specifically to a location on the southeast corner of Westward Ho and Jefferson Street. Assistant Planner Yvonne Franco 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 wanted clarification on why this use was not allowed since this site previously accommodated golf course uses. He asked if it was because that's the way the Zoning Ordinance was written and a general plan amendment needed to change it. -5- Planning Commission Minutes December 14, 2010 Staff responded the issue was not site specific issue. It was a matter of the Golf Course Zone District and the allowances within that district specifically only in conjunction with a golf course clubhouse. This property is independent of the golf course. Staff then explained the history of the site and why this matter was being brought before the Commission. General discussion followed as to the process the applicant should have followed and the subsequent denial. Staff told the Commission that the previous and current owners had been advised of what could, and could not, be allowed on this property. Staff then stated the only additional suggestion they could offer for consideration would " be as a conditional use; if the Commission felt that that was.a viable option. General discussion followed on the current blighted state of the parcel, the history of the parcel's use and owners, what surrounds it, and viable uses of the parcel. Commissioner Quill asked if there was access to this property. Staff said yes. General discussion followed on allowable uses if applications were made for a general plan amendment and zone change. Staff included comments that their position had been taken under the current zoning of the property; in that a retail establishment is not a permitted use in the Golf Course Zone. General discussion followed on the application, previous functions of the property, and alternative courses of action the applicant could have taken. Chairman Alderson asked if there was an adequate amount of parking available. Staff responded there was probably enough space to accommodate parking on the south side. Staff then commented on the asphalt on the north side of the parcel and the existing driveway. There being no further questions of the staff, Chairman Alderson asked if the applicant would like to speak. a2 Planning Commission Minutes December 14, 2010 Mr. Dennis O'Sullivan 74-741 Joni Drive, Suite B, Palm Desert CA, introduced himself and said he felt this was an ideal location to have a golf cart dealership. He explained he had been working with Electric Car Distributors and mentioned the importance of this site including the Jefferson Street access for those coming in off of the 1-10 Freeway. He then commented on the high -end type of product he would be offering. He said this would be a sales -only facility, with no service. He has a service facility in Palm Desert that would continue to exist. Mr. O'Sullivan said the entrance on the north side of the parking lot would not be used. He also said he had spoken with most of the residents on Westward Ho, and received several endorsements which had been included with the staff report. Mr. O'Sullivan commented on the Table of Permitted Uses and the notation of golf cart paths which would include golf carts. Commissioner Weber asked the applicant if he had explored the opportunity of having his golf cart dealership at the Indian Springs Clubhouse. Mr. O'Sullivan said he had not explored that possibility. He then asked about an earlier comment about circumventing the process. Commissioner Weber explained- that the applicant should have gone through the process of completing the appropriate applications as opposed to challenging the Planning Director's denial and then bringing his request to the Commission. Mr. O'Sullivan said he was just doing what he was instructed in his denial letter. General discussion followed regarding the procedures which were followed. Chairman Alderson asked who was the current property owner. Mr. O'Sullivan said Howard and Hannah Park. There being no further questions of staff, or comments from the applicant, Chairman Alderson asked if there was any public comment. -7- Planning Commission Minutes December 14, 2010 Mr. Robert Thomas Jr., 52-780 Velasco Street, La Quinta CA, introduced himself and said it would be very remiss to let this property go to waste. He said the City should be receiving revenues from this property and the sale of golf cars could provide that revenue. He gave examples of the cost of golf cars and the revenue they could generate, as well as an office building being a bad choice for that location. He pointed out that La Quinta is going in the direction of electric vehicle use and this dealership would be selling those vehicles. Chairman Alderson asked not just golf carts, but also electric vehicles? Mr. Thomas said no, and explained the predominance of electric golf carts becoming legal and the applicant will have street legal golf carts for sale. He added this couldopenup a whole new avenue for the City. He said this property is an eyesore and will continue to be if someone doesn't try to see a better use for this property. Mr. Neil Finch, Indian Springs Golf Club, 79-940 Westward Ho Drive, Indio CA — proprietorfor Indian Springs Golf Club — gave some background on his purchase, and what was included in his golf course property. He thanked the City for cleaning up the blight on Jefferson and said this was the last remaining ugly parcel. He stated that he was in favor of allowing Mr. O'Sullivan to operate there. He gave his resume which included golf operations in several locations and provided anecdotal evidence that golf carts were usually sold as part of the golf industry's regular retail functions. He explained why this parcel could no longer function as a clubhouse and pointed out a possible access location which would require a right-in/right-out access. He added he could not think of anything that would tie into the area any better than a golf cart operation. He mentioned that the applicant could not sell golf carts from an unattractive building and would have to put a lot of care into this building. Ms. Marion Ellson — 80-082 Palm Circle Drive, La Quinta CA — introduced herself and said he was a resident of the nearby condominiums. She came to the meeting to obtain all the facts. She said the condominium residents' concern was about changing the zoning, and referenced a letter (in the packet) indicating they were not in favor of commercial zoning on that property. She agreed with Mr. Finch, that the corner was an absolute eyesore and something needed to be done with it. She suggested the residents would like to see the Planning Commission Minutes December 14, 2010 landscaping continue along Jefferson and commented on a small galvanized iron wall with a wire fence on top of it and how they would like to get rid of it. She said it was on City property and the City had a responsibility for seeing that area was landscaped. She added she did not have a violent opposition to the golf cart proposal, but the City needed to be careful about what options were opened up throughout the entire City in allowing something other than what was designated. Mr. Robert Cleveland — Westward Isle Condo Owner - 80-155 Palm Circle Drive, La Quinta CA — introduced himself and said he had a couple of objections to commercial zoning. One being what happens if it goes away. They did not want fast food or a 7-Eeleven to take its place. There are 28 condominiums there and those residents don't want any of those types of commercial businesses on that parcel. He said he was the Vice President of the Homeowners' Association and one of his members commented on some golf cart operations ending up looking like salvage yards, while re -conditioning carts. He also commented on their plans for a new entry and their concerns for a new monument. There being no further public comment, Chairman Alderson opened the matter for Commission discussion and closed the public hearing. Discussion followed regarding on what basis the Director's determination was made and the need for a solution for this parcel. Commissioner Quill recapped his concerns saying: • The adjacent , residents don't want to see this zoned commercial. • If we allowed the applicant to submit a CUP we could include the appropriate conditions. • This blighted corner could be put to a legitimate, low -impact use and, additionally, provide electrical vehicles. • We could allow them to make this application for a CUP with some stretching of Golf Course zoning. He added that allowing the CUP could improve the situation, allow the applicant to use the property, and improve the situation for the neighbors. Planning Commission Minutes December 14, 2010 Planning Director Johnson pointed out Table 9.8, on page 15 — under Permitted Uses — Land Use - where it states "...other principal accessory or temporary uses not listed above...", and across from that, "Determination of Use." This was the information he used to make his determination on a permitted use. He suggested the Commission could consider that along with Section 9.20.040 and the three questions included in the second paragraph of the staff report. The Commission could utilize that information to make a determination that the proposed use could be considered as a conditional use in this district, making a determination on the land use. It would be the applicant's responsibility to submit the conditional use permit. Commissioner Barrows asked if in the options of a CUP, there was a way to specify for "golf course related use" and not "standard retail activity". Staff said yes. City Attorney Jenson said one other alternative would be to amend the chart in the Zoning Code, to authorize golf cart sales as a conditionally permitted use. You would have to initiate a zone change, but it would be for.that specific use. If The Commissioners believe that it's an affiliated use, and it's an appropriate use for that, you could do it that way too. General discussion followed regarding golf cart sales, in the Coachella Valley, and golf carts sales in conjunction with clubhouse operations. Commissioner Quill said this was an isolated scenario and shouldn't require changing the Zoning Ordinance. Commissioner Barrows said she would feel more comfortable with a zoning ordinance since it provided more restriction and would not open the door for other retail uses. Staff responded, another option would be to address this issue specifically tonight and then later talk about the possibility of re- visiting that and golf -specific items that the Commission believes are appropriate activities allowed in that zoning district. The Commission could direct staff to come back with changes at a later date. Chairman Alderson asked the City Attorney about including uses on the chart in lieu of a conditional use permit, or amending the general plan and zoning ordinance. Planning Commission Minutes December 14, 2010 City Attorney Jenson said if the chart were broadened then a decision would have to be made whether it would be designated a " P" (Permitted), or a "C" (Conditioned). Commissioner Quill responded a „C .11 Chairman Alderson asked if that would still allow the Commission to re -visit the project, when designed, and be able to make comments. City Attorney Jenson said yes, it would have to come forward. Chairman Alderson commented that there wouldn't be a need to amend the general plan. City Attorney Jenson said no, but the Commission could approve this type of use as another principal use, not listed, and if it meets all of the criteria listed, the Commission would have the ability to do that even without modifying this chart. Staff said the key item is making sure that if the Commission wants to go that way, there are three findings in 9.20.040 which are consistent with the second paragraph of the staff report. Those three findings needed to be considered. General discussion followed on what had been discussed, the options available to the Commissioners, the correct way to phrase the motion, and the agreement that the parcel was an eyesore. There being no further questions or discussion, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Quill/Weber to adopt Minute Motion 2010-007 to uphold the Director's Determination, as submitted. Unanimously approved. There being no further questions or discussion, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Quill/Wilkinson to adopt Minute Motion 2010-008 making the determination that the requested use is permitted in accordance with Section 9.020.040 as a conditional use for this site alone and recommended that staff bring back the Permitted Use Table, at a future meeting, to give the Commissioners the opportunity to make amendments. -11- Planning Commission Minutes December 14, 2010 VII. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL: A. League of California Cities — 2011 Planner's Institute March 9-11, 2011 — Pasadena Hilton. A response was requested by January 7, 2011. VIII. COMMISSIONER ITEMS: A. Report of the City Council Meeting of December 7, 2010 presented by Commissioner Barrows. B. Chairman Alderson noted Commissioner Quill was scheduled to report back on the December 21, 2010, Council, meeting but Planning Director Johnson offered to report on the meeting instead of the Commissioner. C. An updated 2011 Council Meeting schedule was distributed to the Commission showing Commissioner Weber is scheduled to report on the January 4, 2011 Council meeting, IX: DIRECTOR ITEMS: A. Responded to Commissioner, Barrows' comment about the General Plan Update presented to Council. A copy of the draft minutes were given to the Council. Staff is now moving forward with the incorporation of the comments and suggestions into the update process. X. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, it was moved by Commissioners Quill/Weber to adjourn this regular meeting of the Planning Commission to the next regular meeting to be held on January 11, 2011. (Commission previously voted to go dark on December 28, 2010.) This regular meeting was adjourned at 9:14 p.m. on December 14, 2010. Respectfully submitted, Carolyn Walker, Executive Secretary City of La Quinta, California -12- PH # A STAFF REPORT PLANNING COMMISSION DATE: JANUARY 11, 2011 CASE NO: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2010-914 REQUEST: CONSIDERATION OF A SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT TO ALLOW A PRIVATE DOG PARK FOR THE RANCHO LA QUINTA MASTER ASSOCIATION LOCATION: SOUTHEAST CORNER OF ORCHARD LANE AND MISSION DRIVE WEST - WITHIN RANCHO LA QUINTA (ATTACHMENT 1) APPLICANT: RANCHO LA QUINTA MASTER ASSOCIATION PROPERTY OWNER: COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT (CVWD) ARCHITECT: JOHN REED ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT HAS DETERMINED THAT THIS SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT HAS BEEN ASSESSED IN CONJUNCTION WITH ADDENDUMS TO THE ORIGINALLY CERTIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 2001-421, PREPARED FOR SPECIFIC PLAN 1984-004, AMENDMENT #4, CERTIFIED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON JUNE 5, 2001. NO CHANGES CIRCUMSTANCES OR CONDITIONS ARE PROPOSED WHICH WOULD TRIGGER THE PREPARATION OF SUBSEQUENT ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS PURSUANT TO PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE SECTION 21166 SINCE THIS PROJECT IMPLEMENTS APPROVED SPECIFIC PLAN 1984-004, AMENDMENT #4. ZONING: LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (RL) GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (RL) P:\FILES\SDP\10\914 Rancho LQ Dog Park\SDP 10-914 PC Staff Report.doc Page 1 of 7 .SURROUNDING ZONING/LAND USE: NORTH: LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (RL) SOUTH: LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (RL) EAST: LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (RL) WEST: LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (RL) BACKGROUND The Rancho La Quinta residential development and golf club was originally considered and approved in 1984. The project encompasses more than 720 acres and nearly 1,300 residential units. In early 2010, the Rancho La Quinta Master Association contacted the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) for the conversion of a '/2 acre vacant well site into a community dog park for the residents. Subsequently, the Homeowners have applied for a Site Development Permit with the Planning Department. PROPnRAL The Rancho La Quinta Master Association is proposing to convert a vacant '/2 acre CVWD well site, located at the intersection of Orchard Lane and Mission Drive West, into a private dog park for their residents (Attachment 2). The dog park will convert the,vacant site into a park site to be utilized by residents and their pets. Site Design The proposed Rancho La Quinta Dog Park consists of vehicular parking facilities and irrigation and landscape improvements. The site is divided into two separate dog areas; one for small dogs and one for larger dogs. The dog parks will be divided by a six (6) foot high wrought -iron fence. The applicant has also proposed to provide several park amenities such as seating benches, water fountains, and trash receptacles. Access to ,the site is provided via an existing drive -isle and new entry gate. Vehicular Circulation and Parking Vehicular access to the site is provided via internal private streets at Rancho La Quinta; which surround the site to the north, west, and east. Since vehicular access is already up to City standards, no other street improvements are proposed as part of this facility. The applicant has proposed to expand the existing drive -isle that serves the site to accommodate parking space for motorized vehicles. To accommodate motorized vehicles, the applicant has proposed to provide four (4) parking stalls and one (1) handicap stall adjacent to the entry -gate to the park. In addition, the applicant has P:\FILES\SDP\10\914 Rancho LQ Dog Park\SDP 10-914 PC Staff Report.doc Page 2 of 7 proposed to provide a separate parking apron to accommodate golf cart parking. Per the proposed plan, the applicant will supply the site with twenty-five (25) golf cart parking stalls. Landscaping Interior Dog Park The vacant well -site is currently an undeveloped dirt lot (Attachment 3). The applicant has proposed to plant the undeveloped interior of the site with turf. The large turf areas are ideal for dog parks as it provides for dust control and play space. Along the perimeter of the site, and between the two segregated dog parks, the applicant has proposed to plant twenty-one (21) 15-gallon Tipu Trees. The trees will provide the park with some shade and is intended to reduce some of the noise impacts associated with a dog park. There is an existing water inlet at the north-east corner of the site. The applicant has proposed to enclose this area with a chain -link fence and to plant the area with Texas Rangers. •Exterior Dog Park The exterior portion of the proposed dog park, that portion of the site not enclosed by the masonry wall, is landscaped with turf. In order to accommodate the new parking facilities, the applicant has proposed to make some minor landscape improvements along the exterior of the dog park site. The applicant, as a means of enhancing the perimeter of the site and providing screening of the parking areas, has proposed to add additional plants, such as ficus, bougainvillea, wheeler dwarfs, and a variety of roses. ANALYSIS The current proposal to convert the vacant CWVD well -site is in compliance with the approved Rancho La Quinta Specific Plan and the City of La Quinta Municipal Code. However, the new landscape improvement and parking facilities are subject to review. •Site Design Wall Plan and Interior Improvements The site is enclosed by an existing six (6) foot high masonry wall, which was built to the standards provided for in the approved Specific Plan. The perimeter of the masonry wall will remain intact, except for a small cut in the wall that will provide pedestrian access between the park site and the golf cart parking apron. The proposed pedestrian P:\FILES\SDP\10\914 Rancho LQ Dog Park\SDP 10-914 PC Staff Report.doc Page 3 of 7 access would be a six (6) foot wide entry way (Attachment 2, pg. 2). The interior of the site; that portion of area enclosed by the six (6) foot high masonry wall, will be landscaped, primarily by turf and perimeter shade trees. The applicant will make minor modifications at the entry gate, and expand the concrete apron to accommodate visitors and their pets. In addition, the applicant has proposed to locate seating benches, water fountains and trash receptacles in the interior of the proposed park site. None of the additional features will be visible to the surrounding properties. Staff has worked with the applicant to ensure that the site provides proper ADA- -compliant access to the proposed parking facilities and to park amenities. The applicant has agreed to provide a six (6) foot wide pedestrian access gate to the park and Staff has conditioned the gates to provide ADA-compliant hardware and to ensure ADA-compliant access to park amenities. Vehicular Circulation and Parking The La Quinta Municipal Code Section 9.150.060 Table 9-1 1 and 9-12 does not list the required parking spaces for private parks. 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. A total of four (4) parking stalls and one (1) ADA-compliant parking stall are provided for the dog park. In addition, twenty-five (25) golf cart parking stalls are provided for the site and on -street parking is available along the surrounding streets. Staff has concluded, that due to the park's interior location to Rancho La Quinta, most trips to the dog park site will be either on foot or in a golf carts; thereby reducing the demand for additional full-size parking stalls. Staff believes that the proposed parking facilities can sufficiently accommodate vehicle parking at the site. Landscaping Interior Dog Park The proposed landscape plan for the interior portion of the dog park is composed primarily of turf and perimeter Tipu trees. The large turf areas are ideal for any park site, and are preferred at this site to provide play areas for the pets. The proposed Tipu trees are placed along the perimeter of the park site to minimize the trees impact on the play area, and to provide visitors and their pets with shade. The Tipu tree is a 'commonly used shade tree throughout the City and Rancho La Quinta community. P:\FILES\SDP\10\914 Rancho LQ Dog Park\SDP 10-914 PC Staff Report.doc Page 4 of 7 Exterior Dog Park The current landscape condition along the exterior of the walled -in park site is primarily turf with small planting areas along the street curb. The applicant has proposed to remove most of the perimeter turf areas to accommodate the expanded parking aprons. Additional planting area will be created to enhance and screen the parking areas at the site. A combination of ficus hedges, rose bushes, fan palms, and texas rangers will be used to enhance the perimeter landscape. The plants are all compatible with the approved landscape palette identified in the Rancho La Quinta Specific Plan. Staff has conditioned the perimeter landscaping plan to comply with sight -distance triangles for vehicular and pedestrian safety. The placement of parking stalls at the exterior of the dog park will remove large portions of the existing perimeter turf; however, smaller turf pockets will remain. These turf pockets serve solely as green space and have no functional qualities. Since the interior of the dog park will add nearly an acre of turf to the site, and since water conservation and efficient landscape is a priority of the Planning Commission, Staff has placed a condition that the remaining turf pockets at the exterior of the site be converted to desert-scape. In addition, Staff has placed a condition that the applicant submit a Final Landscape Plan for review and approval by the Planning Director. Lighting The applicant has not proposed the use of outdoor or landscape lighting at this facility. Use Agreement The applicant has been unable to provide the Planning Department with a signed lease and use agreement from CVWD for the use of this site. The applicant has provided a 'draft lease agreement and has stated that CVWD will be considering the lease and use agreement at their January 1 1, 2011 Board Meeting. Staff has placed a condition that the applicant provide the Planning Department with an executed lease agreement prior to final city approval of the site improvements. Community Support Staff has received letters of support from Rancho La Quinta residents (Attachment 4). ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW The Planning Department has determined that this Site Development Permit has been assessed in conjunction with Addendums to the originally certified Environmental P:\FILES\SDP\10\914 Rancho LQ Dog Park\SDP 10-914 PC Staff Report.doc Page 5 of 7 Assessment 2001-421, prepared for Specific Plan 1984-004, Amendment #4, certified by the City Council on June 5, 2001 . No changes circumstances or conditions are proposed which would trigger the preparation of subsequent environmental analysis pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21166 since this project implements approved Specific Plan 1984-004, Amendment #4. PUBLIC NOTICE AND COMMENT This public hearing was advertised in the Desert Sun newspaper on January 1, 2011. 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. RECOMMENDATION 1. Adopt Planning Commission Resolution 2011-XXX approving SDP 2010-914 based upon the Findings contained therein and subject to the attached Conditions of Approval. Prepared by: ERIC CEJ Assistant a er ATTACHMENTS 1. Site Plan of Rancho La Quinta 2. Plan Set P:\FILES\SDP\10\914 Rancho LQ Dog Park\SDP 10-914 PC Staff Report.doc Page 6 of 7 3. Site Photographs 4. Letters of Support P:\FILES\SDP\10\914 Rancho LQ Dog Park\SDP 10-914 PC Staff Report.doc Page 7 of 7 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2011- A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2010-914, INCLUDING SITE AND LANDSCAPING PLANS FOR THE ALLOWANCE OF A PRIVATE DOG PARK WITHIN RANCHO LA QUINTA CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2010-914 APPLICANT: RANCHO LA QUINTA MASTER ASSOCIATION WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, did, on the 11Th day of January hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider a request by the Rancho La Quinta Master Association for approval of site and landscaping plans to allow a private dog park within the Rancho La Quinta private community, located at the southeast corner of Mission Drive West and Orchard Lane, within the Rancho La Quinta private community, more particularly described as: APN: 602-250-024 WHEREAS, the La Quinta Planning Department has determined that environmental impacts associated with the proposed use have been assessed in conjunction with addendums to the originally certified environmental assessment 2001-421, prepared for Specific Plan 1984-004, Amendment #4, certified by the City Council on June 5, 2001. No changed circumstances or conditions are proposed which would trigger the preparation of subsequent environmental analysis pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21166 since this project implements approved Specific Plan 1984-004, Amendment #4; 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 to increase recreational opportunities within the City. 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 residential low density (RL) and the Zoning Code lists parks and open space as a permitted use in the Residential Low Density (RL) zone. Further more, the Planning Commission Resolution 2011- Page -i oT 5 Planning Commission Resolution 2011- Site Development Permit 2010-914 RANCHO LA QUINTA JANUARY 11. 2011 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 proposed site improvements comply with all setbacks from surrounding property lines. The proposed project is consistent with the approved specific plan (SP 1984-004) for Rancho La Quinta, in that the improvements comply with the development standard set forth in that document. The Site Development Permit has also been conditioned to ensure compliance with the zoning standards of the RL district, and other supplemental standards as established in Title 9 of the LQMC. 3. Compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA): The La Quinta Planning Department has determined that environmental impacts associated with the proposed use have been assessed in conjunction with addendums to the originally certified environmental assessment 2001-421, prepared for Specific Plan 1984-004, Amendment #4, certified by the City Council on June 5, 2001. No changed circumstances or conditions are proposed which would trigger the preparation of subsequent environmental analysis pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21166 since this project implements approved Specific Plan 1984-004, Amendment #4. 4. Site Design: As conditioned, the site design aspects of the project, including but not limited to project entries, interior circulation, pedestrian and cart access, pedestrian amenities, screening of equipment, exterior lighting, and other site design elements consistent with the Specific Plan 1984-004 and are compatible with surrounding development and with the quality of design prevalent in the city. 5. Landscape Design: As conditioned, the project landscaping, including but not limited to the location, type, size, color, texture and coverage of plant materials, has been designed so as to provide visual relief, complement the surrounding development, visually emphasize prominent design elements and vistas, screen undesirable views, provide a harmonious transition between adjacent land uses and between development and open space, and provide an overall unifying influence to enhance the visual continuity of the project. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, as follows: 1 . That the above recitations are true and constitute the findings of the Planning Commission in this case; Planning Commission Resolution 2011- Page 2 of 3 Planning Commission Resolution 2011- Site Development Permit 2010-914 RANCHO LA QUINTA JANUARY 11, 2011 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 1 1 " day of January, 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 2011- Page 3 of 3 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2011- CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2010-914 RANCHO LA QUINTA MASTER ASSOCIATION JANUARY 11, 2011 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"). The City of La Quinta's Municipal Code can be accessed on the City's Web Site at www.la-quinta.org. 3. Prior to the issuance of any grading, construction, or building permit by the City, the applicant shall obtain any necessary clearances and/or permits from the following agencies, if required: • Riverside County Fire Marshal • Public Works Department (Grading Permit, Green Sheet (Public Works Clearance) for Building Permits, Water Quality Management Plan(WQMP) Exemption Form — Whitewater River Region, Improvement 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) P:\FILES\SDP\10\914 Rancho LO Dog Park\SDP 10-914 PC COA Amended.doc Page 1 of 8 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. 4. 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; the California Regional Water Quality Control Board — Colorado River Basin Region Board Order No. R7-2008-0001 and the State Water Resources Control Board's Order No. 2009-0009-DWQ. A. For construction activities including clearing, grading or excavation of land, the Permitee shall be required to submit a Storm Water Pollution Protection Plan ("SWPPP"). The applicant or design professional can obtain the California Stormwater Quality Association SWPPP template at www.cabmphandbooks.com for use in their SWPPP preparation. B. The applicant's SWPPP shall be accepted by the City Engineer prior to any on or off -site grading being done in relation to this project. C. The applicant shall ensure that the required SWPPP is available for inspection at the project site at all times through and including acceptance of all improvements by the City. D. The applicant's SWPPP shall include provisions for all of the following Best Management Practices ("BMPs") (LQMC Section 8.70.020 (Definitions)): 1) Temporary Soil Stabilization (erosion control). 2) Temporary Sediment Control. 3) Wind Erosion Control. 4) Tracking Control. 5) Non -Storm Water Management. 6) Waste Management and Materials Pollution Control. E. All erosion and sediment control BMPs proposed by the applicant shall be approved by the City Engineer prior to any onsite or offsite grading, pursuant to this project. F. The approved SWPPP and BMPs shall remain in effect for the entire duration of project construction until all improvements are completed and accepted by the City Council. P:\FILES\SDP\10\914 Rancho LO Dog Park\SDP 10-914 PC COA Amended.doc Page 2 of 8 G. 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. 5. Permits issued under this approval shall be subject to the provisions of the Infrastructure Fee Program and Development Impact Fee program in effect at the time of issuance of building permit(s). 6. Approval of this Site Development Permit shall not be construed as approval for any horizontal dimensions implied by any site plans or exhibits unless specifically identified in the following conditions of approval. 7. Developer shall reimburse the City, within thirty (30) days of presentment of the invoice, all costs and actual attorney's fees incurred by the City Attorney to review, negotiate and/or modify any documents or instruments required by these conditions, if Developer requests that the City modify or revise any documents or instruments prepared initially by the City to effect these conditions. This obligation shall be paid in the time noted above without deduction or offset and Developer's failure to make such payment shall be a material breach of the Conditions of Approval. PROPERTY RIGHTS 8. Prior to issuance of any permit(s), the applicant shall acquire or confer easements and other property rights necessary for the construction or proper functioning of the proposed development. Conferred rights shall include irrevocable offers to dedicate or grant access easements to the City for emergency services and for maintenance, construction and reconstruction of essential improvements. 9. Prior to issuance of any permit(s), the applicant shall acquire and submit to the city the approved agreement between Coachella Valley Water District and applicant showing CVWD approval to allow the applicant use of their property. 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. 11. The applicant shall furnish proof of easements, or written permission, as appropriate, from those owners of all abutting properties on which grading, retaining wall construction, permanent slopes, or other encroachments will occur. PARKING LOTS and ACCESS POI 12. The design of parking facilities shall conform to LQMC Chapter 9.150 and in particular the following: P:\FILES\SDP\10\914 Rancho LQ Dog Park\SDP 10-914 PC COA Amended.doc Page 3 of 8 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. Project access points shall be shown on the Precise Grading Plans to evaluate ADA accessibility issues. D. Accessibility routes to public parking and adjacent development (if applicable) 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. 13. The applicant shall design street pavement sections using CalTrans' design procedure for 20-year life pavement, and the site -specific data for soil strength and anticipated traffic loading (including construction traffic). Minimum structural sections shall be as follows: Parking Lot & Aisles (Low Traffic) 3.0" a.c./4.5" c.a.b. Parking Lot & Aisles (High Traffic) 4.5" a.c./5.5" c.a.b. Loading Areas 6" P.C.C./4" c.a.b. or the approved equivalents of alternate materials. 14. 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. 15. Improvements may include appurtenances such as traffic control signs, markings and P:\FILES\SDP\10\914 Rancho LO Dog Park\SDP 10-914 PC COA Amended.doc Page 4 of 8 other devices if required. 16. 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 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. 17. 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). 18. 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. PM10 Plan 1" = 40' Horizontal B. SWPPP 1 " = 40' Horizontal NOTE: A & B shall be submitted concurrently. The submitted preliminary site plan appears to propose grading less than 50 cubic yards. If the grading effort exceeds 50 cubic yards, a precise grading plan prepared by a Civil Engineer registered in California must be approved by the City Engineer prior to the commencement of grading. Other engineered improvement plans prepared for City approval that are not listed above shall be prepared in formats approved by the City Engineer prior to commencing plan preparation. The applicant shall prepare an accessibility assessment on a marked up print of the project plan identifying every project egress and notes the 2010 California Building Code accessibility requirements associated with each door or gate. 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 Precise Grading Plan when it is submitted for plan checking. P:\FILES\SDP\10\914 Rancho LQ Dog Park\SDP 10-914 PC COA Amended.doc Page 5 of 8 "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. 19. 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. PRECISE GRADING 20. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.050 (Grading Improvements). 21. 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. 22. To obtain an approved grading permit, the applicant shall submit and obtain approval of all of the following: A. A Fugitive Dust Control Plan prepared in accordance with LQMC Chapter 6.16, (Fugitive Dust Control), and B. 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). 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. 23. The applicant shall uphold 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. nRAINAGF 24. Stormwater handling shall conform to the approved hydrology and drainage report of "Rancho La Quinta" the underlying development. Nuisance water shall be retained onsite and disposed of via an underground percolation improvement approved by the City Engineer. 25. The design of the development shall not cause any increase in flood boundaries and levels in any area outside the development. P:\nLES\SDP\10\914 Rancho LQ Dog Park\SDP 10-914 PC COA Amended.doc Page 6 of 8 26. Storm drainage historically received from adjoining property shall be received and retained or passed through into the historic downstream drainage relief route. UTILITIES 27. 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 28. The applicant shall comply with LQMC Sections 13.24.130 (Landscaping Setbacks) & 13.24.140 (Landscaping Plans). 29. The applicant shall provide landscaping in the park areas. All project landscaping shall be shown on the Precise Grading Plans. 30. Landscape and irrigation plans for parks shall be signed and stamped by a licensed landscape architect. 31. The applicant shall remove the remaining exterior turf areas around the expanded parking apron and drive -isle. The turf areas shall be replaced with a drought -tolerant landscape and decomposed granite. 32. The applicant shall submit a Final Landscape Plan to the Planning Department for review and approval by the Planning Director. 33. 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, 51h 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 34. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.160 (Maintenance). 35. The applicant shall make provisions for the continuous and perpetual maintenance of access drives and stormwater BMPs if applicable. FEES AND DEPOSITS 36. 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 P:\FILES\SDP\10\914 Rancho LQ Dog Park\SDP 10-914 PC COA Amended.doc Page 7 of 8 checking and construction inspection. Deposits and fee amounts shall be those in effect when the applicant makes application for plan check and permits. P:\FILES\SDP\70\914 Rancho LQ Dog Park\SDP 10-914 PC COA Amended.doc Page 8 of 8 a T :_•1f 1 ATTACHMENT # 2 LLI ATTACHMENT tt 3 r q,-JxT.t l ~�:. ":-C`._ `✓ ¢ �r r ��{y��' .�� k F� ire' �ox.�. pe Ow ATTACHMENT # 4 La Quinta Planning Commission La Quinta City Hall 78-495 Calle Tampico La Quinta, CA 92253 January 3, 2011 Dear La Quinta Commissioners, We are communicating with you to encourage your approval of the proposed Dog Park to be constructed in Rancho La Quinta. The addition of the "Rancho La Quinta Kennel Club" is advantageous to our community in that it: 1. Promotes the safety of the dogs and their "walkers" since today they must walk in the street. 2. Consolidates the animals in an area where they can be controlled and their waste removed efficiently. Provides a viable substitute for the current usage of the 48th Street water retention basin. 4. Helps Rancho La Quinta compete with other developments in and out of the City of La Quinta resulting in higher sale and resale values. We applaud the commission's work on behalf of our beautiful city and urge your approval of our "Kennel Club". Sincerely, Carl & Frances Stremmel 79-075 Calle Brisa La Quinta, CA 92253 Eric Ceja From: Joanne Manasco Upmanasco@aol.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 05, 2011 4:41 PM To: Planning WebMail Cc: Eric Ceja Subject: Rancho La Quinta Dog Park I am in favor of your approval of the above referenced dog park. It will be an asset to our community and something that I will use often. Joanne Manasco 79-540 Mission Drive East La Quinta. (760) 564-1282 Joanne Manasco Sent from my iPhone! 1 Page 1 of 1 Eric Ceja From: Herb Koss (HerbK43@comcast.net] Sent: Thursday, January 06, 2011 11:14 AM To: planning@la-quinta.org:; Eric Ceja Subject: Rancho La Quinta Dog Park I wish to voice our support for the Dog Park proposed within the Rancho La Quinta development. Herb and Joan Koss 79-977 Rancho La Quinta Drive La Quinta, Calif 92253 1/6/2011 Carolyn Walker From: Susan Jacobs (SUSAN_JACOBS@DC.RR.COM] Sent: Friday, January 07, 2011 8:52 AM To: Planning WebMail Cc: Eric Ceja Subject: Proposed Rancho LaQuinta Dog Park I am a homeowner at Rancho LaQuinta and fully support the proposed plan for a dog park within our community. I respectfully request your support and approval of this project. Thank you. Susan Jacobs 49295 Vista Estrella La Quinta, CA 92253 1 CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL � T La- Ok S w CF`y OF'LKF'�� TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission FROM: Les Johnson, Planning Direct DATE: January 12, 2011 SUBJECT: CVAG Non -Motorized Transportation Plan The Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) recently completed the 2010 Non -Motorized Transportation Plan Update (Attachment 1). The 2010 NMTP updates the bikeways and trails plan that was completed in 2001, and includes updated local bicycle plans for each Coachella Valley jurisdiction as well as revisions to plans for regional hiking and equestrian trails. The City of La Quinta Bicycle Plan addresses existing and proposed bikeway projects throughout the City's major arterial streets and along the Whitewater Channel corridor (Page 76). The projects are prioritized and categorized as Class I, Class ll, or Class III bikeways. The CVAG plan reflects the General Plan Circulation Element Multipurpose Trails Plan. The bicycle plans within the CVAG NMTP will make each city and the County of Riverside eligible for Bicycle Transportation Account (BTA) funds, and enhance their chances to compete for other funds. In order to qualify for BTA funds, each incorporated city and the County must adopt the plan as their own by resolution. This plan is scheduled to be reviewed and adopted by the City of La Quinta City Council on February 1, 2011. MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission FROM: (��imothy R. Jonasson, P.E. Public Works Director/City Engineer DATE: January 11, 2011 RE: Requested Revisions to Recommended Conditions of Approval for Site Development Permit 2010-914 The Public Works Department recommends the following: 1) Please delete Conditions #4, 18, 20, 21, and 22 in their entirety and replace with the following: 4. 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; the California Regional Water Quality Control Board — Colorado River Basin Region Board Order No. R7-2008-0001 and the State Water Resources Control Board's Order No. 2009-0009-DWQ. 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. 18. 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. PM10 Plan 1" = 40' Horizontal B. SWPPP 1" = 40' Horizontal The submitted preliminary site plan appears to propose minimal grading and may not require a grading permit (see exceptions in Municipal Code Section 8.80.040). If a grading permit is required, a precise grading plan prepared by a Civil Engineer registered in California must be approved by the City Engineer prior to the commencement of grading. NOTE: A & B shall 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. The applicant shall prepare an accessibility assessment on a marked up print of the project plan identifying every project egress and notes the 2010 California Building Code accessibility requirements associated with each door or gate. 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 Precise Grading Plan when it is submitted for plan checking. "Precise Grading" plans shall normally include all on -site surface improvements . including but not limited to finish grades for curbs & gutters, building floor elevations, wall elevations, parking lot improvements and ADA requirements. 20. If a grading permit is required, the applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.050 (Grading Improvements). 21. If a grading permit is required, 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. 22. Regardless of whether the applicant is required to obtain a grading permit or not, the applicant shall submit and obtain approval of all of the following: . A. A Fugitive Dust Control Plan prepared in accordance with LQMC Chapter 6.16, (Fugitive Dust Control), and B. 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). 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. T"df 4 4 a" MEMORANDUM TO: Members of the Planning Commission FROM: Les Johnson, Planning Director DATE: January 11, 2011 RE: PUBLIC HEARING: SDP 2010-914 COMMUNITY LETTERS IN SUPPORT OF PROPOSED PROJECT Attached as part of this memorandum, please find letters of support for the proposed Rancho La Quinta Dog Park. The letters were received by the Planning Department after the Staff Report was complete and delivered to Planning Commission. NReports - PC\201 1 \7 -1 1-1 1 \SDP 10-914 Memo.doc Eric Ceja From: Teri Andrews [tiaeja@me.com] Sent: Monday, January 10, 2011 9:26 AM To: Eric Ceja Subject: Dog Park Rancho la Quinta CC We are home and dog owners here at RLQ CC. We are very much hoping that the plans for the dog park will be approved, as it is very much needed here. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. Ed and Teri Andrews 1 Eric Ceja From: Barbara A. Clark p_b_clark@msn.comj Sent: Friday, January 07, 2011 8:57 AM To: Planning WebMail Cc: Eric Ceja Subject: Rancho La Quinta Dog Park Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Red Planning Commission Members: I am a homeowner at Rancho La Quinta and support the proposed plan for a dog park within our community. The proposed dog park will provide a safe environment for my pets to exercise off leash, and will also add value for me as a homeowner for future resale value. It will promote safety for dogs and people, since today we have few sidewalks. And it will help consolidate pets in an area where they can be controlled, yet exercise freely. It will be an asset to our community and I will use frequently. The commission's efforts on our behalf are appreciated, and I request your approval of the dog park. Thank you, Barbara Clark, 48460 Casita Drive, La Quinta, CA 92253 1/10/2011 Eric Ceja From: Ken Bauer [kennethwbauer@hotmail.comj Sent: Monday, January 10, 2011 10:23 AM To: Planning WebMail; Eric Ceja Cc: Susan Bauer Subject: Rancho La Quinta Country Club Dog Park Hi Eric, Just wanted to drop you and the Planning Commission a quick note to fully support the dog park within the Rancho La Quinta CC community. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. Very Truly Yours, Ken and Susan Bauer 78-730 Cabillo Way La Quinta Ca 92253 818.689.6016 1/10/2011