PC Resolution 2012-011PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2012-011
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR SITE AND TENANT
IMPROVEMENTS TO OPERATE AN 7,050 SQUARE FOOT
VETERINARY OFFICE WITHIN PLAZA LA QUINTA
CASE NO: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2012-141
APPLICANT: CHRIS MCFADDEN, CHRIS MCFADDEN ARCHITECTS
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta,
California did, on the 22nd day of May, 2012, hold a duly -noticed Public Hearing to
consider a request by Chris McFadden, for approval of site and tenant
improvements for VCA — All Creature's Animal Hospital, located at 78-267
Highway 111, within Plaza La Quinta, more particularly described as:
APN 604-050-012
WHEREAS, said Conditional Use Permit has complied with the
requirements of "The Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act
of 1970" as amended (Resolution 83-63) in that the La Quinta Planning
Department has reviewed this project in compliance with the requirements of the
California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended. The La Quinta Planning
Department has determined that this project is exempt from environmental review
pursuant to Section 15332 (Class 32) of the California Environmental Quality Act
in that the proposed project is less than five acres and is consistent with existing
General Plan policies and Zoning regulations; and
WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering all
testimony and arguments, if any, of all interested persons wanting to be heard,
said Planning Commission did find the following facts and reasons to justify
approval of said Conditional Use Permit:
1. Consistency with the General Plan - The proposed Conditional Use Permit
2012-141 is consistent with the La Quinta General Plan, as it proposes a
veterinary hospital which is consistent with the General Plan designation
for CC (Community Commercial) development.
2. Consistency with the Zoning Code- The proposed Conditional Use Permit
is consistent with the requirements of the La Quinta Zoning Code, in that
it will provide uses consistent with those permitted in the Community
Commercial district, and meets the standards of this district.
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Conditional Use Permit 2012-141
VCA - All Creatures Animal Hospital
May 22, 2012
3. Compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) - The
proposed Conditional Use Permit complies with the requirements of the
"Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970,"
as amended (City Council Resolution 83-63), insofar as it has been
determined that the project is exempt from CEQA review under Section
15332, Infill Development.
4. Site Design - The site design aspects of the proposed project, as
conditioned, will be compatible with, and not detrimental to, surrounding
development, and with the overall design quality prevalent in the City, in
terms of materials and other related site design elements such as scale,
mass, and appearance. The project provides adequate space to
accommodate outdoor pet play space that is secure and separated from
the general public.
5. Health and Safety - Approval of the proposed Conditional Use Permit will
not create conditions materially detrimental to the public health, safety
and general welfare, nor injurious to or incompatible with other properties
or land uses in the vicinity, insofar as adjacent properties are in the Plaza
La Quinta shopping center.
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 correct and constitute the findings
of said Planning Commission in this case; and
2. That the Planning Commission does hereby approve Conditional Use
Permit 2012-141, 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 22nd day of May, 2012 by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Barrows, Wilkinson, Wright, and Chairman Alderson
NOES: None
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Conditional Use Permit 2012-141
VCA - All Creatures Animal Hospital
May 22, 2012
ABSENT: Commissioner Weber
ABSTAIN: None
ED ALDERSON, Chairman
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
JOWON, Planning Director
of La Quinta, California
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2012-011
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL- FINAL
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 12-141
VCA ALL CREATURES ANIMAL HOSPITAL
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 Village
Use 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 Conditional Use Permit approval shall expire on May 22, 2014, two
years after its effective date, pursuant to Section 9.200.060 (C) of the
Zoning Code, unless extended pursuant to the provisions of Section
9.200.080.
3. Sharps and other bio or medical waste shall be properly disposed and hauled
off -site by a third party vendor and shall be in accordance with all applicable
state laws.
4. A vinyl fence enclosure is permitted along the south side of the building. The
enclosure shall not exceed a height of eight feet measured from finished
grade. The fence material shall be of a compatible color to the main building.
A trash receptacle shall be provided within the enclosed area. The enclosure
shall be cleaned daily, with all feces and waste properly disposed of. Use of
the enclosure is limited to business hours.
5. Animals are not to be left unattended in the outdoor pet play area.
6. All outdoor areas, including the adjacent parking lot, adjacent open lawn
areas and public sidewalk areas in front of the building shall be monitored for
waste and shall be cleaned daily. A trash receptacle along with waste clean-
up bags shall be provided in front of the building.
7. The applicant shall obtain a building permit from the Building and Safety
Department prior to installation of the fence.
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