PC Resolution 2013-029PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2013 - 029
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING THE USE OF FIVE (5)
TEMPORARY METAL STORAGE CONTAINERS DURING THE
2013 AND 2014 HOLIDAY SEASONS
CASE NO.: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2013-154
WITH A CATEGORY 4(E) CEQA EXEMPTION
APPLICANT: TAIT & ASSOCIATES, INC.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta,
California, did, on the 261" day of November 2013, hold a noticed Public
Hearing to consider a request by Tait & Associates, Inc. to allow five
temporary outdoor metal storage containers from November 27, 2013
through January 15, 2014, and from October 31, 2014 through January 15,
2015, to be located southwest of the existing Wal-Mart store, for the
storage of holiday merchandise at 79295 Highway 1 1 1 , more particularly
described as follows:
APN: 600-340-027
Parcel 1 of PM 30420
WHEREAS, said Conditional Use Permit 2013-154 is consistent with
Specific Plan 97-029, as the proposed use of storage containers is temporary
and accessory to a primary use approved and authorized under the existing
Specific Plan; and,
WHEREAS, per requirements of the La Quinta Municipal Code, notice
of the hearing was posted at three public places (Stater Brothers Market, La
Quinta Post Office, and La Quinta City Hall) along with the project site, said
notice also having been 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, said Planning Commission did make the following mandatory findings
pursuant to Section 9.210.020 of the Zoning Code to justify approval of said
Conditional Use Permit:
1. Consistency with the General Plan: The proposed temporary use is
consistent with the goals and policies of the General Plan in that the
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property is designated Regional Commercial which is consistent with
the temporary use proposed by this application.
2. Consistency with the Zoning Code: The proposed temporary use is
consistent with the development standards outlined in Section
9.100.120 (Outdoor Storage and Display) of the Zoning Code because
merchandise will be stored in enclosed metal containers which have
been screened and placed away from traffic and pedestrians at the
rear of the building.
3. Compliance with CEQA: The La Quinta Community Development
Department has determined that this application is categorically
exempt from environmental review pursuant to provisions of Section
15304[E] (Class 4) of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA). The proposal constitutes a minor temporary use of land
having no permanent effect on the environment.
4. Surrounding Uses: Approval of the Conditional Use Permit will not
create conditions materially detrimental to the public health, safety
and general welfare or be injurious to, or incompatible with, other
properties or land uses in the vicinity in that they are temporary and
will be placed in areas away from customer and delivery traffic and
public views. The adjacent properties are designated and zoned for
commercial use within the Centre at La Quinta Shopping Center.
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 correct, and constitute
the findings of the Planning Commission for this Conditional Use Permit;
SECTION 2. That it does hereby approve Conditional Use Permit 2013-154
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 261" day of November, 2013, by
the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Blum, Wilkinson, Wright, and Chairperson
Barrows
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ABSENT: Commissioner Weber
ABSTAIN: None
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2013 - 029
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2013-154
TAIT & ASSOCIATES, INC.
NOVEMBER 26, 2013
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GENERAL
The use of this site shall be in conformance with the approved exhibits
contained in Conditional Use Permit 2013-154, unless otherwise amended by
the following conditions.
2. This Conditional Use Permit allows a total of five (5) temporary metal storage
containers to be located at the southwest corner of the property at 79295
Highway 1 1 1 , to be used for the storage of holiday merchandise for the
following periods of time
• November 27, 2013 through January 15, 2014
• October 15, 2014 through January 15, 2015
Conditional Use Permit 2013-154 shall expire on January 16, 2015.
3. The storage containers and screening enclosure shall be removed and the site
shall be cleared of all materials and restored to its original condition no later
than the end date of January 15 of each approval period.
4. All containers shall be kept at least 60 feet away from the building at all times.
Any storage containers or materials which are placed within the 60 foot
building clearance area or obstruct a fire access lane shall be relocated upon
notice from the Fire Marshal or Code Compliance.
5. The outdoor storage area shall be maintained and kept clean of debris at all
times. Graffiti or vandalism shall be removed or repaired within 48 hours of
notice.
6. All materials stored within the containers shall be secured.
7. The applicant/property owner agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless
the City of La Quinta (the "City"), its agents, officers and employees from any
claim, or litigation arising out of the City's approval of this project. This
indemnification shall include any award toward attorney's fees. The City of La
Quinta shall have the right to select its defense counsel in its sole discretion.