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PC Resolution 2012-026PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2012-026 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE JEFFERSON STREET GATEHOUSE FOR RANCHO LA QUINTA CASE: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2012-923 APPLICANT: LENITY GROUP, LLC WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California did, on the 23rd day of October, 2012, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider a request by the Master Association of Rancho La Quinta for approval of site, architectural, and landscaping plans for the Jefferson Street gatehouse expansion, generally located at the intersection of Jefferson Street and Avenue 49, more particularly described as: APN: 602-370-025 WHEREAS, the Planning Department published a public hearing notice in The Desert Sun newspaper on October 12, 2012 as prescribed by the Municipal Code. Public hearing notices were also mailed to all property owners within 500 feet of the site; and, WHEREAS, the Architectural and Landscaping Review Committee of the City of La Quinta, California, did, on the 151h day of October, 2012, hold a public meeting to review and discuss site, architectural, and landscape plans, the minutes of said meeting were included in the staff report for consideration by the Planning Commission; 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 Municipal Code to justify approval of said Site Development Permit: 1. Consistency with the General Plan The proposed project is consistent with the La Quinta General Plan, as it proposes a building expansion for an existing use that is consistent with the General Plan designation for LDR (Low Density Residential) development. Planning Commission Resolution 2012-026 Site Development Permit 2012-923 Rancho La Quints Gatehouse Page 2 2. Consistency with the Zoning Code The proposed project is consistent with the requirements of the La Quinta Zoning Code, in that the building expansion will support existing uses consistent with those permitted in the Low Density Residential district, and meets the standards of this district. 3. Compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) The La Quinta Planning Department has determined that this project is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15303 (Class 3) of the California Environmental Quality Act in that the proposed project is an expansion of a small accessory structure. 4. Architectural Design The architectural design of the proposed project, including the architectural style, scale, building mass, materials, colors, architectural details, roof style and other architectural elements are compatible with surrounding development and with the quality of design prevalent in the city. The proposed gatehouse expansion is designed to match the style and layout of the existing gatehouse. 5. Site Design The site design of the proposed project, as conditioned, will be compatible with, and not detrimental to, the surrounding development and with the quality of design prevalent in the city. The design of the expanded gatehouse has a limited impact on existing vehicular and pedestrian circulation routes. 6. Landscape Design The proposed project landscaping has been designed so as to provide visual relief and provide a harmonious transition between the existing gatehouse and expanded area. Proposed landscaped areas are consistent with the existing landscaping standards and plant palette. 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 2012-026 Site Development Permit 2012-923 Rancho La Quints Gatehouse Page 3 2. That the Planning Commission does hereby approve Site Development Permit 2012-923 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 23rd day of October, 2012, by the following vote to wit: AYES: Commissioners Alderson, Weber, Wilkinson, and Chairperson Barrows NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Wright ABSTAIN: None KATIE BAR S, Chairperson City of La Quinta, California ATTEST: JOHRQSON, Planning Director of La Quinta, California PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2012-026 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2012-923 RANCHO LA QUINTA GATEHOUSE EXPANSION OCTOBER 23, 2012 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 permit shall expire on October 23, 2014, 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. 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: e Riverside County Fire Marshal La Quinta 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) La Quinta Planning Department Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) Imperial Irrigation District (IID) California Regional Water Quality Control Board (CRWQCB) State Water Resources Control Board The applicant is responsible for all requirements of the permits and/or clearances from the above listed agencies. When the requirements include approval of P:\Reports-PC\2012\PC_10-23-12\RLQ GATEHOUSE EXPANSION\03 COAS.doc Page 1i PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2012-026 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2012-923 RANCHO LA QUINTA GATEHOUSE EXPANSION OCTOBER 23, 2012 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 and Order No. 2010-0014-DWQ. 5. Permits issued under this approval shall be subject to the provisions of the 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. 8. Developer shall reimburse the City, within thirty (30) days of presentment of the invoice, all costs and actual consultant's fees incurred by the City for engineering and/or surveying consultants to review and/or modify any documents or instruments required by this project. 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. STREET AND TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS 9. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Sections 13.24.060 (Street Improvements), 13.24.070 (Street Design - Generally) & 13.24.100 PAReports - PC\2012\PC_10-23-12\RLQ GATEHOUSE EXPANSION\03 COAS.doc Page 2 , PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2012-026 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2012-923 RANCHO LA QUINTA GATEHOUSE EXPANSION OCTOBER 23, 2012 (Access for Individual Properties and Development) for public streets; and Section 13.24.080 (Street Design - Private Streets), where private streets are proposed. 10. 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,' refers to persons currently certified or licensed to practice their respective professions in the State of California. 11. 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). 12. 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. Precise Grading Plan 1 " = 20' 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. 13. The applicant shall prepare an accessibility assessment on a marked up print of the building floor plan identifying every building egress and notes the 2010 California Building Code accessibility requirements associated with each door. The assessment must comply with submittal requirements of the Building & Safety Department. P:\Reports - PC\2012\PC_10-23-12\RLQ GATEHOUSE EXPANSION\03 COAS.doc Page 3 1 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2012-026 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2012-923 RANCHO LA QUINTA GATEHOUSE EXPANSION OCTOBER 23, 2012 14. The applicant shall furnish a complete set of all approved improvement plans on a storage media acceptable to the City Engineer (currently mylars). 15. Upon completion of construction, and prior to final acceptance of the improvements by the City, the applicant shall furnish the City with reproducible record drawings of all improvement plans which were approved by the City. Each sheet shall be clearly marked "Record Drawing" and shall be stamped and signed by the engineer or surveyor certifying to the accuracy and completeness of the drawings. The applicant shall have all approved mylars previously submitted to the City, revised to reflect the as -built conditions. The applicant shall employ or retain the Engineer Of Record during the construction phase of the project so that the FOR can make site visits in support of preparing "Record Drawing". However, if subsequent approved revisions have been approved by the City Engineer and reflect said "Record Drawing" conditions, the Engineer Of Record may submit a letter attesting to said fact to the City Engineer in lieu of mylar submittal. GRADING 16. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.050 (Grading Improvements). 17. Prior to occupancy of the project site for any construction, or other purposes, the applicant shall obtain a precise grading permit approved by the City Engineer. 18. To obtain an approved precise grading permit, the applicant shall submit and obtain approval of all of the following: A. A precise grading plan prepared by a civil engineer registered in the State of California, B. A preliminary geotechnical ("soils") report prepared by a professional registered in the State of California, C. A Fugitive Dust Control Plan (if required) prepared in accordance with LQMC Chapter 6.16, (Fugitive Dust Control). PAReports - PC\2012\PC_10-23-12\RLQ GATEHOUSE EXPANSION\03 COAS.doc Page 4 i PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2012-026 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2012-923 RANCHO LA QUINTA GATEHOUSE EXPANSION OCTOBER 23, 2012 D. A Best Management Practices report prepared in accordance with LQMC Sections 8.70.010 and 13.24.170 (NPDES Stormwater Discharge Permit and Storm Management and Discharge Controls). All grading shall conform with the recommendations contained in the Preliminary Soils Report, and shall be certified as being adequate by a soils engineer, or engineering geologist registered in the State of California. 19. The applicant shall maintain all open graded, undeveloped land in order to prevent wind and/or water erosion of such land. All open graded, undeveloped land shall either be planted with interim landscaping, or stabilized with such other erosion control measures, as were approved in the Fugitive Dust Control Plan. 20. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for any building, the applicant shall provide a pad certification stamped and signed by a qualified engineer or surveyor with applicable compaction tests and over excavation documentation. The pad certification shall list the pad elevation as shown on the approved precise grading plan, the actual pad elevation and the difference between the two, if any. Such pad certification shall also list the relative compaction of the pad soil. DRAINAGE 21. Stormwater handling shall conform to the approved hydrology and drainage report for "Rancho La Quinta, TM 29457" of the underlying development and Engineering Bulletin No. 06-16. Nuisance water shall be disposed of in an approved manner. 22. Storm water may not be retained in landscaped parkways or landscaped setback lots. Only incidental storm water (precipitation which directly falls onto the setback) will be permitted to be retained in the landscape setback areas. The perimeter setback and parkway areas in the street right-of-way shall be shaped with berms and mounds, pursuant to LQMC Section 9.100.040(B)(7). 23. The design of the development shall not cause any increase in flood boundaries and levels in any area outside the development. PAReports-PC\2012\PC_10-23-12\RLQ GATEHOUSE EXPANSION\03 COAS.doc Page 5 c PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2012-026 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2012-923 RANCHO LA QUINTA GATEHOUSE EXPANSION OCTOBER 23, 2012 24. The development shall be graded to permit storm flow in excess of retention capacity to flow out of the development through a designated overflow and into the historic drainage relief route. 25. Storm drainage historically received from adjoining property shall be received and retained or passed through into the historic downstream drainage relief route. MINUNN 26. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.110 (Utilities). 27. The applicant shall obtain the approval of the City Engineer for the location of all utility lines within any right-of-way, and all above -ground utility structures including, but not limited to, traffic signal cabinets, electric vaults, water valves, and telephone stands, to ensure optimum placement for practical and aesthetic purposes. 28. 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. LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION 29. The applicant or his agent has the responsibility for proper sight distance requirements per guidelines in the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) "A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets" latest edition, in the design and/or installation of all landscaping and appurtenances abutting and within the private and public street right-of- way. MAINTENANCE 30. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.160 (Maintenance). PAReports - PC\2012\PC_10-23-12\RLQ GATEHOUSE EXPANSION\03 COAS.doc Page 6 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2012-026 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2012-923 RANCHO LA QUINTA GATEHOUSE EXPANSION OCTOBER 23, 2012 31. The applicant shall make provisions for the continuous and perpetual maintenance of perimeter landscaping up to the curb, access drives, and sidewalks. FEES AND DEPOSITS 32. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.180 (Fees and Deposits). These fees include all deposits and fees required by the City for plan checking and construction inspection. Deposits and fee amounts shall be those in effect when the applicant makes application for plan check and permits. FIRE DEPARTMENT 33. Gate(s) shall be automatic or manual operated. Install Knox key operated switches, with dust cover, mounted per recommended standard of the Knox Company. 34. The minimum dimension for gates is 20 feet clear and unobstructed width and a minimum vertical clearance of 13 feet 6 inches in height. Any gate providing access from a road shall be located at least 35 feet setback from the roadway and shall open to allow a vehicle to stop without obstructing traffic on the road. Where a one-way road with a single traffic lane provides access to a gate entrance, a 38-foot turning radius shall be used. PLANNING DEPARTMENT 35. Prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy by the City of La Quinta Building and Safety Department, plant and shrub species within the expanded planter area shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Director. P:\Reports - PC\2012\PC_10-23-12\RLQ GATEHOUSE EXPANSION\03 COAS.doc Page 7 o'