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AGENDA
CITY HALL STUDY SESSION ROOM
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SPECIAL MEETING on MONDAY, JUNE 24, 2013 AT 2:00 P.M.
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Tentative Parcel Map 36531 submitted by One Eleven La Quinta, LLC.
proposing to subdivide an approximately 1 1-acre commercial property into
five parcels located north of Highway 1 1 1, between Washington and Adams
Streets, within the One Eleven La Quinta Commercial Center.
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DIRECTOR'S HEARING 1 JUNE 24, 2013
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on June 21, 2013.
DATED: June 20, 2013
MONIKA RADEVA, Secretary
City of La Quinta, California
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DIRECTOR'S HEARING 2 JUNE 24, 2013
PH # 1
DIRECTOR'S HEARING
STAFF REPORT
DATE: JUNE 24, 2013
CASE NUMBER: TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 36531
APPLICANT: ONE ELEVEN LA QUINTA, LLC
REQUEST: CONSIDERATION OF PLANS TO SUBDIVIDE AN
APPROXIMATELY 1 1-ACRE COMMERCIAL PROPERTY
INTO FIVE PARCELS
LOCATION: NORTH SIDE OF HIGHWAY 1 1 1 , BETWEEN
WASHINGTON STREET AND ADAMS STREET, WITHIN
THE ONE ELEVEN LA QUINTA COMMERCIAL CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL
CONSIDERATION: THE LA QUINTA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT HAS DETERMINED THAT THIS
PROPOSAL IS EXEMPT FROM FURTHER
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA), SECTION
15315 (CLASS 15 - MINOR LAND DIVISIONS)
GENERAL PLAN
DESIGNATION: GENERAL COMMERCIAL
ZONING
DESIGNATION: REGIONAL COMMERCIAL
SPECIFIC PLAN: ONE ELEVEN LA QUINTA SPECIFIC PLAN
SURROUNDING
LAND USES:
NORTH: STORM WATER CHANNEL
SOUTH: EXISTING COMMERCIAL CENTER
EAST: EXISTING COMMERCIAL CENTER
WEST: EXISTING COMMERCIAL CENTER
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve Tentative Parcel Map 36531, subject to the attached Findings and
Conditions of Approval.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The applicant proposes to subdivide an approximately 1 1-acre commercial parcel
into five parcels within the One Eleven La Quinta commercial development. Staff
supports the proposal and has no significant issues with the proposed subdivision.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:
The One Eleven La Quinta Commercial Center is located on the north side of
Highway 1 1 1, between Washington Street and Adams Street (Specific Plan 1989-
014 Amendment 2). The Center's latest Specific Plan was approved in 1996, and
consists of retail, restaurant, and other commercial uses. The Center was
previously subdivided into multiple parcels and commercial pads (PM 25865).
Most of the Center has developed with commercial buildings; however, one parcel
was mass graded and a number of parking spaces were constructed, but no
buildings were ever constructed.
Tentative Parcel Map 36531 proposes to subdivide the approximately 1 1-acre
project site into five parcels (Attachment 1). Parcels 1, 2, 3, and 5, which range in
size from approximately 0.75 acres to 2.0 acres, consist of vacant commercial
development pads. Parcel 4, at approximately 4.5 acres, is the future site of a
major retail building, Hobby Lobby, which has submitted development plans for
processing. A reciprocal access agreement is required as part of the Final Map
process for the shared driveways and parking spaces within the commercial center.
The design of Tentative Parcel Map 36531, as conditioned, conforms to the design
guidelines and standards of the City of La Quinta General Plan, Municipal Code, as
well as the One Eleven La Quinta Commercial Center Specific Plan. The proposed
site design incorporates street and parcel designs that are in compliance with
applicable General Plan goals, policies, and development standards, and will provide
adequate circulation, infrastructure, and utilities. The Specific Plan includes a
development plan that allows the subdivision of land within the center based upon
market response. The purpose and design of the proposed map is consistent with
this plan as it is proposed in order to facilitate the construction and operation of a
commercial retail tenant and potential sale of the individual parcels.
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AGENCY AND PUBLIC REVIEW:
Public Agency Review:
This request was sent to all applicable City departments and affected public
agencies on June 6, 2013. All written comments received are on file and available
for review with the Community Development Department. All applicable comments
have been incorporated in the recommended Conditions of Approval.
Public Notice:
This project was advertised in The Desert Sun newspaper on June 13, 2013, and
mailed to all property owners within 500 feet of the site. To date, no comments
have been received from adjacent property owners. Any written comments
received will be handed out at the hearing.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The City of La Quinta Planning Department has determined that this project is
Categorically Exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15315 Class 15 (Minor Land Divisions).
Report prepared by: Jay Wuu, Associate Planner
Report approved for submission by: David Sawyer, Planning Manager
Attachments:
1 . Tentative Parcel Map 36531
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FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL — RECOMMENDED
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 36531
ONE ELEVEN LA QUINA, LLC
JUNE 24, 2013
Page 1 of 6
FINDINGS
A. The proposed tentative parcel map is consistent with the city General Plan and
One Eleven La Quinta Specific Plan. The proposed map conforms to the design
guidelines and standards of the General Plan for General Commercial designated
properties, as set forth in the Land Use Element, in that it will facilitate the
construction of additional retail options while maintaining commercial
development standards including setbacks, pad elevations, and other design and
performance standards that assure a high quality of development.
B. The design or improvement of the proposed tentative parcel map is consistent
with the city General Plan and One Eleven La Quinta Specific Plan in that its
street and parcel design are in conformance with applicable goals, policies, and
development standards, and will provide adequate infrastructure and public
utilities.
C. The design of the tentative parcel map and the proposed improvements are not
likely to cause substantial environmental damage nor substantially injure fish or
wildlife or their habitat. The City of La Quinta Community Development
Department has determined that this project is Categorically Exempt from the
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to
Section 15315 Class 15 (Minor Land Divisions).
D. The design of the tentative parcel map and the proposed improvements are not
likely to cause serious public health problems. As conditioned, the proposed
tentative parcel map will not result in any increased hazard to public health or
welfare, as the design has been reviewed by the appropriate responsible
agencies for health and safety issues, with none identified.
E. The site of the proposed tentative parcel map is physically suitable for the type
of development and proposed density of development. As conditioned, the
proposed design of the subdivision is physically compatible with the site with
regards to level topography for the type of land use designation and potential
development of the subject property, and in consideration of existing
commercial development in the surrounding area.
F. As conditioned, the proposed tentative parcel map is consistent with all
applicable provisions of this title and the La Quinta Zoning Ordinance, including,
FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL — RECOMMENDED
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 36531
ONE ELEVEN LA QUINA, LLC
JUNE 24, 2013
Page 2 of 6
but not limited to, minimum lot area requirements, any other applicable
provisions of this code, and the Subdivision Map Act.
G. As conditioned, the design of the tentative parcel map will not conflict with
easements, acquired by the public at large, for access through or use of
property within the proposed subdivision, for access through or use of the
property within the subdivision in that none presently exist and access is
provided within the project and to adjacent public streets.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
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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 Tentative
Parcel Map, or any Final Map recorded thereunder. 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 Tentative Parcel Map, and any Final Map recorded thereunder, 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-guinta.org.
3. This Tentative Parcel Map shall expire on June 24, 2015, two years from the
date of Director's Hearing approval, unless recorded or granted a time extension
pursuant to the requirements of La Quinta Municipal Code 9.200.080 (Permit
expiration and time extensions).
4. Prior to the issuance of any grading, construction, or building permit by the
City, the applicant shall obtain any necessary clearances and/or permits from
the following agencies, if required:
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TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 36531
ONE ELEVEN LA QUINA, LLC
JUNE 24, 2013
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• 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 Community Development 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
• SunLine Transit Agency (SunLine)
• South Coast Air Quality Management District Coachella Valley
(SCAQMD)
The applicant is responsible for all requirements of the permits and/or clearances
from the above listed agencies. When these requirements include approval of
improvement plans, the applicant shall furnish proof of such approvals when
submitting those improvements plans for City approval.
5. Permits issued under this approval shall be subject to the provisions of the
Development Impact Fee and Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee programs in
effect at the time of issuance of building permit(s).
6. Approval of this Tentative Parcel Map 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.
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TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 36531
ONE ELEVEN LA QUINA, LLC
JUNE 24, 2013
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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.
PROPERTY RIGHTS
9. Prior to issuance of any permit(s), the applicant shall acquire or confer
easements and other property rights necessary for the construction or proper
functioning of the proposed development. Conferred rights shall include
irrevocable offers to dedicate or grant access easements to the City for
emergency services and for maintenance, construction and reconstruction of
essential improvements. Said conferred rights shall also include grant of access
easement to the City of La Quinta for the purpose of graffiti removal by City
staff or assigned agent in perpetuity and agreement to the method to remove
graffiti and to paint over to best match existing. The applicant shall establish
the aforementioned requirements in the right of way documents for the
development or other agreements as approved by the City Engineer. Pursuant to
the aforementioned, the applicant shall submit and execute an
"AUTHORIZATION TO REMOVE GRAFFITI FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY" form
located at the Public Works Department Counter prior to Certificate of
Occupancy of future development.
10. Pursuant to the aforementioned condition, conferred rights shall include
approvals from the master developer 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 parking, access aisles
that access public streets and open space/drainage facilities of the
development. Said rights shall also include reciprocal access and reciprocal
parking rights over all parcels within Tentative Parcel Map 36531 and
easements for utility lines crossing through multiple parcels to the satisfaction
of the City Engineer.
11. Where public facilities are placed on privately -owned setbacks, the applicant
shall offer for dedication blanket easements for those purposes on the Final
Map.
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TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 36531
ONE ELEVEN LA QUINA, LLC
JUNE 24, 2013
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12. The applicant shall offer for dedication those easements necessary for the
placement of, and access to, utility lines and structures, drainage basins,
mailbox clusters, park lands, and common areas on the Final Map.
13. Direct vehicular access to Highway 1 1 1 is restricted, except for those access
points identified on the tentative parcel map, or as otherwise conditioned in
these conditions of approval. The vehicular access restriction shall be shown
on the recorded final parcel map.
14. The applicant shall cause no easement to be granted, or recorded, over any
portion of the subject property between the date of approval of the Tentative
Parcel Map and the date of recording of any Final Map, unless such easement is
approved by the City Engineer.
FINAL MAPS
15. Prior to the City's approval of a Final Map, the applicant shall furnish accurate
mylars of the Final Map that were approved by the City's map checker on a
storage media acceptable to the City Engineer. The Final Map shall be 1 " = 40'
scale.
16. The easterly property line of Parcel 5 of Tentative Parcel Map No 36531 shall
be verified and may need to be revised to 398.86'.
MAINTENANCE
17. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.160
(Maintenance).
18. The applicant shall make provisions for the continuous and perpetual
maintenance of common areas, perimeter landscaping up to the curb, access
drives, sidewalks, and stormwater BMPs.
FEES AND DEPOSITS
19. 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
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ONE ELEVEN LA QUINA, LLC
JUNE 24, 2013
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shall be those in effect when the applicant makes application for plan check and
permits.
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20. The applicant shall comply with applicable provisions for post construction
runoff per the City's NPDES stormwater discharge permit, or as approved by
the City Engineer. The provisions include LQMC Sections 8.70.010 et seq.
(Stormwater Management and Discharge Controls), and 13.24.170 (Clean
Air/Clean Water); Riverside County Ordinance No. 457; and the California
Regional Water Quality Control Board - Colorado River Basin (CRWQCB-CRB)
Region Board Order No. R7-2008-001 and the State Water Resources Control
Board's Order No. 2009-0009-DWQ and Order No. 2010-0014-DWQ or the
most current order that is in effect.
A. For post -construction urban runoff from New Development and
Redevelopments Projects, the applicant shall implement requirements of
the NPDES permit for the design, construction and perpetual operation
and maintenance of BMPs per the approved Water Quality Management
Plan (WQMP) for the project as required by the California Regional Water
Quality Control Board - Colorado River Basin (CRWQCB-CRB) Region
Board Order No. R7-2008-001 or the current order that is in effect.
B. The applicant shall implement the WQMP Design Standards per
(CRWQCB-CRB) Region Board Order No. R7-2008-001 or the current
order that is in effect utilizing BMPs approved by the City Engineer. A
project specific WQMP shall be provided which incorporates Site Design
and Treatment BMPs utilizing first flush infiltration as a preferred method
of NPDES Permit Compliance for Whitewater River receiving water, as
applicable.
C. The developer shall execute and record a Stormwater Management/BMP
Facilities Agreement that provides for the perpetual maintenance and
operation of stormwater BMPs.
ATTACHMENT # 1
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BEING A SUBDIVISION OF A PORTION OF PARCEL 4
OF PARCEL MAP NO. 25865 AS SHOWN BY MAP ON FILE IN
BOOK 172, PAGES 21 TO 27, INCLUSIVE, OF PARCEL MAPS,
RECORDS OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
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LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
BEING A SUBDIVISION OF A PORTION OF PARCEL 4 OF PARCEL MAP NO.
25865 AS SHOWN BY MAP ON FILE IN BOOK 172, PAGES 21 TO 27,
INCLUSIVE, OF PARCEL MAPS, RECORDS OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY,
CALIFORNIA
EXISTING GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION:
RC- Regional Commercial
EXISTING ZONING DESI GNA TION:
CR- Regional Commercial
EXISTING LAND USE:
RC- Regional Commercial
OWNER/DIVIDER:
ONE ELEVEN LA QUINTA, LLC
A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
46753 ADAMS STREET
LA QUINTA, CA 92253
ATTN. MICHAEL SHOVLIN
(760) 771-3345
ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO:
643-080-049
LEGEND:
STORM DRAIN SD
SEWER MAIN SS
WATER MAIN W
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TOTAL GROSS SITE AREA: 485,208.70 S.F. 11.14 ACRES
TOTAL NET SITE AREA:483700.6 S.F. 11.1 ACRES
TOTAL NUMBER OF BUILDABLE LOTS: 5
NUMBER OF COMMON AREA, OPEN SPACE: 0
AVERAGE BUILDABLE LOT SIZE: 27,000 SF
MINIMUM BUILDABLE LOT SIZE: 15,000 SF
SOURCE OF WATER SUPPLY. CVWD
METHOD OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL: CVWD (EXIST SEWER)
UTILITY PURVEYORS:
WATER: COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
SEWER: COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
GAS: SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY
SCHOOL DISTRICT.DESERT SANDS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
TELEPHONE. VERIZON
POWER: IMPERIAL IRRAGATION DISTRICT
JUN 18 2013
CITY OF LA QUINTA
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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