PC Resolution 2013-014PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2013-014
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2013-925, INCLUDING
SITE, ARCHITECTURAL, AND LANDSCAPING PLANS
FOR HOBBY LOBBY
CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2013-925
APPLICANT: PREST VUKSIC ARCHITECTS
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California did,
on the 271" day of August, 2013, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider a
request by Prest Vuksic Architects for approval of site, architectural, and
landscaping plans for an approximately 55,440 square foot commercial retail
building generally located north of Highway 111 between Washington Street and
Adams Street, more particularly described as:
APN: 643-080-049
WHEREAS, the Community Development Department published a public
hearing notice in The Desert Sun newspaper on August 16, 2013, as prescribed by
the Municipal Code. Public hearing notices were also mailed to all property owners
within 500 feet of the site; and,
WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering all
testimony and arguments, if any, of all interested persons desiring to be heard, the
Planning Commission did make the following mandatory findings to justify approval
of the Site Development Permit:
1 . Consistency with the General Plan
The land use is consistent with the General Plan land use designation of
General Commercial. The City's General Plan policies relating to General
Commercial encourage a full range of commercial retail uses within the City,
and the proposed use maintains those policies.
2. Consistency with the Zoning Code and One Eleven La Quinta Specific Plan
The proposed development, as conditioned, is consistent with the
development standards of the City's Zoning Code and the One Eleven La
Quinta Specific Plan, in terms of architectural style, building height, building
mass, and landscaping. The site development permit has been conditioned
to ensure compliance with the zoning standards of the Regional Commercial
zoning district and other supplemental standards as established in Title 9 of
the La Quinta Municipal Code and the One Eleven La Quinta Specific Plan.
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3. Compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
Processing of this Conditional Use Permit for the proposed use is in
compliance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act.
The Community Development Department has determined that this request
has been previously assessed in conjunction with Environmental Assessment
1996-319 which was prepared for Specific Plan 1989-014 Amendment 2,
which was certified on July 2, 1996. No changed circumstances or
conditions are proposed which would trigger the preparation of subsequent
environmental analysis pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21166.
4. Architectural Design
The architecture and layout of the building is compatible with, and not
detrimental to, the existing surrounding commercial land uses, and is
consistent with the development standards in the Municipal Code and One
Eleven La Quinta Specific Plan. The building is concluded to be appropriate
for the proposed building location, and supplemental design elements (tower
feature, split -face CMU veneer, column pop -outs, etc.) appropriately enhance
the architecture of the building.
5. Site Design
The site design aspects of the proposed building, 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 interior circulation,
pedestrian access. The building is properly sized with regards to height and
floor area, and is situated at an engineer -approved location with regards to
vehicular and pedestrian access. Furthermore, the visual impact of the
building is minimized from view from the existing residential neighborhood to
the north as the building is located a minimum of 585 feet across the
Coachella Valley Storm Water Channel and is screened by an existing
landscaped hedge.
6. Landscape Design
The proposed project is consistent with the landscaping standards and plant
palette and implements the standards for landscaping and aesthetics
established in the General Plan and Zoning Code. Additionally, the assorted
species of plants, which are taken from the approved plant list in the One
Eleven La Quinta Specific Plan, provide diversity and add character to the
proposed building. The project landscaping for the proposed building, as
conditioned, shall unify and enhance visual continuity of the proposed
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building with the surrounding development. Landscape improvements are
designed and sized to provide visual appeal. The permanent overall site
landscaping utilizes various tree and shrub species to enhance the building
architecture.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the
City of La Quinta, California, as follows:
SECTION 1. That the above recitations are true and constitute the Findings of the
Planning Commission in this case;
SECTION 2. That it does hereby approve Site Development Permit 2013-925, 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 City of La
Quinta Planning Commission, held on this the 27th day of August, 2013, by the
following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Weber, Wilkinson, and Vice Chair Wright
NOES: None
ABSENT: Chairperson Barrows
ABSTAIN: None
ROB T RIGHT, Vice Chair
Cityrf La A inta, California
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Lf,PrS JOf`iti`VSON, Community Development Director
City of La Quinta, California
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2013-014
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AUGUST 27, 2013
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,
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. Site Development Permit 2013-925 shall comply with all applicable conditions
and/or mitigation measures for the following related approval(s):
Tentative Parcel Map 36531
In the event of any conflict(s) between approval conditions and/or provisions of
these approvals, the Community Development Director shall adjudicate the
conflict by determining the precedence.
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
• 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.
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4. Coverage under the State of California Construction General Permit must be
obtained by the applicant; who then shall submit a copy of the Regional Water
Quality Control Board's ("RWQCB") acknowledgment of the applicant's Notice of
Intent ("NOI") and Waste Discharger Identification (WDID) number to the City
prior to the issuance of a grading or building permit.
5. 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. 137-2013-001 1 and
the State Water Resources Control Board's Order No. 2009-0009-DWQ and Order
No. 2010-0014-DWQ.
A. For construction activities including clearing, grading or excavation of land
that disturbs one (1) acre or more of land, or that disturbs less than one (1)
acre of land, but which is a part of a construction project that encompasses
more than one (1) acre of land, the Permitee shall be required to submit a
Storm Water Pollution Protection Plan ("SWPPP") to the State Water
Resources Control Board.
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 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.
C. 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.
D. All erosion and sediment control BMPs proposed by the applicant shall be
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approved by the City Engineer prior to any onsite or offsite grading,
pursuant to this project.
E. The 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.
F. The applicant shall execute and record an agreement that provides for the
perpetual maintenance and operation of all post -construction BMPs as
required.
6. 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).
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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
10. 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.
1 1 . Pursuant to the aforementioned condition, conferred rights shall include approvals
from the master developer over easements and other property rights necessary for
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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.
12. The applicant shall offer for dedication all public street rights -of -way in
conformance with the City's General Plan, Municipal Code, applicable specific
plans, and/or as required by the City Engineer.
13. Dedications shall include additional widths as necessary for dedicated right and
left turn lanes, and other features contained in the approved construction plans.
14. When the City Engineer determines that access rights to the proposed street
rights -of -way shown on the approved Site Development Permit are necessary
prior to approval of the improvements dedicating such rights -of -way, the applicant
shall grant the necessary rights -of -way within 60 days of a written request by the
City.
15. 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.
STREET AND TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS
16. Improvements shall include appurtenances such as traffic control signs, markings
and other devices, raised medians if required, street name signs and sidewalks.
17. Standard corner cut -backs shall conform to Riverside County Standard Drawings
#801 and #805, respectively, unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer.
PARKING LOTS and ACCESS POINTS
18. The design of parking facilities shall conform to LQMC Chapter 9.150 and in
particular the following:
A. The parking stall and aisle widths and the double hairpin stripe parking stall
design shall conform to LQMC Chapter 9.150.
B. Cross slopes should be a maximum of 2% where ADA accessibility is
required including accessibility routes between buildings.
C. Building access points shall be shown on the Precise Grading Plans to
evaluate ADA accessibility issues.
D. Accessibility routes to public streets and adjacent development shall be
shown on the Precise Grading Plan.
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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 28 feet or as approved
by the City Engineer. On -street parking shall be prohibited except in
designated parking stall areas. The applicant shall make provisions for
perpetual enforcement of the "No Parking" restrictions.
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.
19. 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.
20. 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.
21. 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.
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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.
22. 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).
23. 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. On -Site Precise Grading Plan 1 " = 30' Horizontal
B. PM 10 Plan 1 " = 40' Horizontal
C. WQMP (Plan submitted in Report Form)
NOTE: A through C to be submitted concurrently.
(Separate Storm Drain Plans if applicable)
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.
All Off -Site Plan & Profile Street Plans and Signing & Striping Plans shall show all
existing improvements for a distance of at least 200-feet beyond the project
limits, or a distance sufficient to show any required design transitions.
All On -Site Signing & Striping Plans shall show, at a minimum; Stop Signs, Limit
Lines and Legends, No Parking Signs, Raised Pavement Markers (including Blue
RPMs at fire hydrants) and Street Name Signs per Public Works Standard Plans
and/or as approved by the Engineering Department.
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 &
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Safety Department. A copy of the reviewed assessment shall be submitted to the
Public Works Department in conjunction with the Site Development Plan when it
is submitted for plan checking.
In addition to the normal set of improvement plans, a "Precise Grading" plan is
required to be submitted for approval by the Building Official, Community
Development Director and the City Engineer.
"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.
24. 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.
25. The applicant shall furnish a complete set of all approved improvement plans on a
storage media acceptable to the City Engineer (currently mylars).
26. 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.
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27. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.050
(Grading Improvements).
28. 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.
29. To obtain an approved grading permit, the applicant shall submit and obtain
approval of all of the following:
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A. A grading plan prepared by a civil engineer registered in the State of
California,
B. A preliminary geotechnical ("soils") report prepared by an engineer
registered in the State of California,
C. A Fugitive Dust Control Plan prepared in accordance with LQMC Chapter
6.16, (Fugitive Dust Control), and
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).
E. WQMP prepared by an appropriate professional registered in the State of
California.
All grading shall conform with the recommendations contained in the Preliminary
Soils Report, and shall be certified as being adequate by soils engineer, or
engineering geologist registered in the State of California.
A statement shall appear on the plans that a soils report has been prepared in
accordance with the California Health & Safety Code § 17953.
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.
30. Prior to any grading improvements, the applicant shall submit grading performance
security valued at 100% of the cost of the grading improvements in accordance
with La Quinta Municipal Code 8.80.050, or as approved by the City Engineer.
In the event the applicant fails to construct the improvements for the
development, or fails to satisfy its obligations for the development in a timely
manner, pursuant to the approved plan, the City shall have the right to halt
issuance of all permits, and/or final inspections, withhold other approvals related
to the development of the project, or call upon the surety to complete the
improvements.
31. 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.
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32. Building pad elevations on the grading plan submitted for City Engineer's approval
shall conform with pad elevations shown on the tentative map, unless the pad
elevations have other requirements imposed elsewhere in these Conditions of
Approval, or as approved by the City Engineer.
33. The applicant shall minimize the differences in elevation between the adjoining
properties within this development.
34. Prior to any site grading or regrading that will raise or lower any portion of the site
by more than plus or minus half of a foot (0.5') from the elevations shown on the
approved Site Development Permit, the applicant shall submit the proposed
grading changes to the City Engineer for approval through a substantial
conformance review.
35. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for any building lot, the applicant shall
provide a lot pad certification stamped and signed by a qualified engineer or
surveyor with applicable compaction tests and over excavation documentation.
Each pad certification shall list the pad elevation as shown on the approved
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.
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36. Stormwater handling shall conform with the approved hydrology and drainage
report for Hobby Lobby and/or the One Eleven La Quinta Commercial Center
(Parcel Map 25865), or as approved by the City Engineer. Nuisance water shall
be disposed of in an approved manner.
37. If permitted by CVWD and the City Engineer, when an applicant proposes
discharge of storm water directly, or indirectly, into the Coachella Valley Storm
Water Channel, the applicant shall execute an indemnification instrument as
approved by the City Engineer and City Attorney. Additionally, the applicant shall
pay for all costs of sampling and testing associated with the development's
drainage discharge which may be required under the City's NPDES Permit or other
City or area -wide pollution prevention program, and for any other obligations
and/or expenses which may arise from such discharge. The applicant is required
to construct the required discharge treatment Best Management Practice facilities
per the NPDES Permit as approved by the City Engineer. The indemnification shall
be executed and furnished to the City prior to the issuance of any grading,
construction or building permit, and shall be binding on all heirs, executors,
administrators, assigns, and successors in interest in the land within this tentative
parcel map excepting therefrom those portions required to be dedicated or deeded
for public use. If such discharge is approved for this development, the applicant
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shall make provisions for meeting these obligations.
Additionally, the applicant shall submit verification to the City of CVWD
acceptance of the proposed discharge of storm water directly, or indirectly, into
the Coachella Valley Storm Water Channel with the initial submittal of
improvement plans.
38. Since the preliminary grading plans previously submitted to the Public Works
Department did not demonstrate how storm water of the site would be
adequately treated and discharged into the Coachella Valley Storm Water
Channel, the applicant is hereby notified that future site modifications may be
necessary including, but not limited to building and street reconfiguration and
additional improvements to the existing drainage facilities. Verification of the
proposed discharge treatment Best Management Practice facilities and hydrology
study are subject to review and approval by the City Engineer and/or the
Coachella Valley Water District. If in the event, the proposed discharge treatment
Best Management Practice facilities and hydrology study are found to be
inadequate during final design, the Applicant shall revise what is currently
proposed in the preliminary hydrology study and make adjustments to the site
layout as needed to satisfy the requirements of the City's NPDES Permit.
Pursuant to the aforementioned, the applicant may be required to construct
additional drainage and treatment BMP facilities to convey on site stormwater.
39. If the development is not able to discharge storm or nuisance water from the
project into the White Water Channel, the applicant shall comply with the
provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.120 (Drainage), Retention Basin Design
Criteria, Engineering Bulletin No. 06-16 — Hydrology Report with Preliminary
Hydraulic Report Criteria for Storm Drain Systems and Engineering Bulletin No.
06-015 - Underground Retention Basin Design Requirements. More specifically,
stormwater falling on site during the 100 year storm shall be retained within the
development, unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer. The design storm
shall be either the 1 hour, 3 hour, 6 hour or 24 hour event producing the greatest
total run off.
40. Nuisance water shall be retained on site. Nuisance water shall be disposed of per
approved methods contained in Engineering Bulletin No. 06-16 — Hydrology
Report with Preliminary Hydraulic Report Criteria for Storm Drain Systems and
Engineering Bulletin No. 06-015 - Underground Retention Basin Design
Requirements.
41. In design of retention facilities, the maximum percolation rate shall be two inches
per hour. The percolation rate will be considered to be zero unless the applicant
provides site specific data indicating otherwise and as approved by the City
Engineer.
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42. The project shall be designed to accommodate purging and blowoff water
(through underground piping and/or retention facilities) from any on -site or
adjacent well sites granted or dedicated to the local water utility authority as a
requirement for development of this property.
43. No fence or wall shall be constructed around any retention basin unless approved
by the Community Development Director and the City Engineer.
44. For on -site above ground common retention basins, retention depth shall be
according to Engineering Bulletin No. 06-16 - Hydrology Report with Preliminary
Hydraulic Report Criteria for Storm Drain Systems. Side slopes shall not exceed
3:1 and shall be planted with maintenance free ground cover. Additionally,
retention basin widths shall be not less than 20 feet at the bottom of the basin.
45. Stormwater 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).
46. The design of the development shall not cause any increase in flood boundaries
and levels in any area outside the development.
47. 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.
48. Storm drainage historically received from adjoining property shall be received and
retained or passed through into the historic downstream drainage relief route.
49. The applicant shall comply with applicable provisions for post construction runoff
per 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; and the California
Regional Water Quality Control Board - Colorado River Basin (CRWQCB-CRB)
Region Board Order No. R7-2013-0011 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.
1. 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
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Water Quality Control Board - Colorado River Basin (CRWQCB-CRB)
Region Board Order No. R7-201 3-0011.
2. The applicant shall implement the WQMP Design Standards per
(CRWQCB-CRB) Region Board Order No. R7-2013-0011 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.
3. The developer shall execute and record a Stormwater Management/BMP
Facilities Agreement that provides for the perpetual maintenance and
operation of stormwater BMPs.
50. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.110
(Utilities).
51. 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.
52. Utility easements in favor of CVWD shall be clear of any obstructions including
buildings, other permanent structures, and overhead obstructions.
53. Existing overhead utility lines within, or adjacent to the proposed development,
and all proposed utilities shall be installed underground.
The 92 KV transmission power poles and all existing utility lines attached to joint
use 92 KV transmission power poles are exempt from the requirement to be
placed underground.
54. 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.
CONSTRUCTION
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55. The City will conduct final inspections of habitable buildings only when the
buildings have improved street and (if required) sidewalk access to publicly -
maintained streets. The improvements shall include required traffic control
devices, pavement markings and street name signs.
LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION
56. The applicant shall comply with LQMC Sections 13.24.130 (Landscaping
Setbacks) & 13.24.140 (Landscaping Plans).
57. Landscape and irrigation plans for landscaped lots and setbacks, medians,
retention basins, and parks shall be signed and stamped by a licensed landscape
architect.
58. All new and modified landscape areas shall have landscaping and permanent
irrigation improvements in compliance with the City's Water Efficient Landscape
regulations contained in LQMC Section 8.13 (Water Efficient Landscape).
59. The applicant shall submit the final landscape plans for review, processing and
approval to the Community Development Department, in accordance with the
Final Landscape Plan application process. Community Development Director
approval of the final landscape plans is required prior to issuance of the first
building permit unless the Community Development Director determines
extenuating circumstances exist which justifies an alternative processing
schedule.
NOTE: Plans are not approved for construction until signed by the appropriate City
official, including the Community Development Director and/or City Engineer.
Prior to final approval of the installation of landscaping, the Landscape Architect
of record shall provide the Community Development Department a letter stating
he/she has personally inspected the installation and that it conforms with the final
landscaping plans as approved by the City.
60. If staff determines during final landscaping inspection that adjustments are
required in order to meet the intent of the Planning Commission's approval, the
Community Development Director shall review and approve any such revisions to
the landscape plan.
61. 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, 5th 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.
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62. All trees shall have a minimum trunk caliper of 2.5 inches and height of 10 feet.
MAINTENANCE
63. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.160
(Maintenance).
64. The applicant shall make provisions for the continuous and perpetual maintenance
of on -site landscaping, access drives, sidewalks, and stormwater BMPs.
FEES AND DEPOSITS
65. 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
66. The required fire flow shall be available from 6 Super hydrant(s) (6" x 4" x 21 /2"
x 21 /2") spaced not more than 350 apart and shall be capable of delivering a fire
flow 3125 GPM per minute for four hours duration at 20 psi residual operating
pressure, which must be available before any combustible material is placed on
the construction site.
67. Prior to building plan approval and construction, applicant/developer shall furnish
two copies of the water system fire hydrant plans to Fire Department for review
and approval. Plans shall be signed by a registered civil engineer, and shall
confirm hydrant type, location, spacing, and minimum fire flow. Once plans are
signed and approved by the local water authority, the originals shall be presented
to the Fire Department for review and approval.
68. Prior to issuance of building permits, the water system for fire protection must be
provided as approved by the Fire Department and the local water authority.
69. Blue dot retro-reflectors pavement markers on private streets, public streets and
driveways to indicated location of the fire hydrant. 06-05 (located at
www.rvcfire.org)
70. Fire Apparatus access road shall be in compliance with the Riverside County Fire
Department Standard number 06-05 (located at www.rvcfire.org). Access lanes
will not have an up, or downgrade of more than 15%. Access roads shall have an
unobstructed vertical clearance not less than 13 feet and 6 inches. Access lanes
will be designed to withstand the weight of 60 thousand pounds over 2 axles.
Access will have a turning radius capable of accommodating fire apparatus.
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Access lane shall be constructed with a surface so as to provide all weather
driving capabilities.
71. An approved Fire Department access key lock box (Minimum Knox Box 3200
series model) shall be installed next to the approved Fire Department access door
to the building. If the buildings are protected with an alarm system, the lock box
shall be required to have tampered monitoring. Required order forms and
installation standards may be obtained at the Fire Department.
72. Display street numbers in a prominent location on the address side of building(s)
and/or rear access if applicable. Numbers and letters shall be a minimum of 12" in
height for building(s) up to 25' in height. In complexes with alpha designations,
letter size must match numbers. All addressing must be legible, of a contrasting
color, and adequately illuminated to be visible from street at all hours.
73. Install a complete commercial fire sprinkler system. Fire sprinkler system(s) with
pipe sizes in excess of 4" in diameter will require the project Structural Engineer
to certify with a "wet signature", that the structural system is designed to
support the seismic and gravity loads to support the additional weight of the
sprinkler system. All fire sprinkler risers shall be protected from any physical
damage.
74. The PIV and FCD shall be located to the front of building within 50 feet of
approved roadway and within 200 feet of an approved hydrant. Sprinkler riser
room must have indicating exterior and/or interior door signs. A C-16 licensed
contactor must submit plans, along with current permit fees, to the Fire
Department for review and approval prior to installation
75. Install an alarm monitoring system for fire sprinkler system(s) with 20 or more
heads, along with current permit fees, to the Fire Department for review and
approval prior to installation.
76. Install a portable fire extinguisher, with a minimum rating of 2A-10BC, for every
3,000 sq. ft. and/or 75 feet of travel distance. Fire extinguishers shall be
mounted 3.5 to 5 ft above finished floor, measured to the top of the extinguisher.
Where not readily visible, signs shall be posted above all extinguishers to indicate
their locations. Extinguishers must have current CSFM service tags affixed.
77. No hazardous materials shall be stored and/or used within the building, which
exceeds quantities listed in 2010 CBC. No class I, II or IIIA of
combustible/flammable liquid shall be used in any amount in the building.
78. Exit designs, exit signs, door hardware, exit markers, exit doors, and exit path
marking shall be installed per the 2010 California Building Code.
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79. Electrical room doors if applicable shall be posted "ELECTRICAL ROOM" on
outside of door.
80. Fire Alarm Control Panel room doors if applicable shall be posted "FACP" on
outside of door.
81. Fire Riser Sprinkler room doors if applicable shall be posted "Fire Riser" on outside
of door.
82. Roof Access room door if applicable shall be posted "Roof Access" on outside of
door.
83. Access shall be provided to all mechanical equipment located on the roof as
required by the Mechanical Code.
84. Air handling systems supplying air in excess of 2000 cubic feet per minute to
enclosed spaces within buildings shall be equipped with an automatic shutoff.
2010 CIVIC
85. Nothing in our review shall be construed as encompassing structural integrity.
Review of this plan does not authorize or approve any omission or deviation from
all applicable regulations. Final approval is subject to plan review and field
inspection. All questions regarding the meaning of the code requirements should
be referred to Fire Department at 760-863-8886.
86. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet in length shall be
provided with approved provision for the turn around capabilities of fire apparatus.
87. 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.
88. Gate(s) shall be automatic or manual operated. Install Knox key operated
switches, with dust cover, mounted per recommended standard of the Knox
Company. Building plans shall include mounting location/position and operating
standards for Fire Department approval.
89. Any portion of the facility or of an exterior wall of the first story of the building
shall not be located more than 150 feet from fire apparatus access roads as
measured by an approved route around the complex, exterior of the facility or
building,
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90. Driveway loops, fire apparatus access lanes and entrance curb radius should be
designed to adequately allow access of emergency fire vehicles. The applicant or
developer shall include in the building plans the required fire lanes and include the
appropriate lane printing and/or signs.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
91. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall finalize the CVWD quit
claim of the conflicting portions of the easement with the proposed building.
92. A sidewalk per City of La Quinta Public Works standards connecting the Hobby
Lobby building pad to the existing sidewalk area to the east shall be constructed
prior to issuance of the final Certificate of Occupancy.
93. A painted pedestrian path and crosswalk from the store's main entrance to the
parking lot shopping cart returns shall be installed by the applicant. Review and
approval of the path and crosswalk design shall be reviewed and approved by the
Community Development Department prior to issuance of a building permit.
94. The parking lot shall be cleared of shopping carts no less frequently than once
every two hours. More than twenty-five percent of the required parking spaces
blocked by shopping carts shall constitute a public nuisance and shall be abated.
95. No signage is included in this Site Development Permit approval. A separate Sign
Permit and/or Sign Program are required through the Community Development
Department if the applicant proposes signs for the business.
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