PCRES 2014-004PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2014 - 004
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2013-155, ESTABLISHING
BELLA CRISTIA BED AND BREAKFAST INN WITHIN AN
EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE
CASE NO.: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2013-155
APPLICANT: LEAH AND PATRICK SWARTHOUT
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California did,
on the 251" day of February, 2014, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider a
request by Leah and Patrick Swarthout for approval of a bed and breakfast inn,
generally located at 78-705 Avenida Torres, more particularly described as:
APN: 770-172-005
WHEREAS, the Community Development Department published a public
hearing notice in The Desert Sun newspaper on February 14, 2014, 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, said
Planning Commission did make the following mandatory findings pursuant to
Section 9.210.020 of the Municipal Code to justify approval of said Conditional
Use Permit:
1 . Consistency with General Plan
The proposed use is consistent with the General Plan land use designation
of Low Density Residential. The City's General Plan policies relating to
Low Density Residential encourage a full range of residential uses within
the City, and the proposed use maintains those policies.
2. Consistency with Zoning Code
As conditioned, the proposed use is consistent with the provisions of the
zoning code. Bed and breakfast inns are permitted in the Low Density
Residential zone with approval of a Conditional Use Permit. The proposed
bed and breakfast inn will have minimal impacts on the surrounding land
uses, and will conform to the development standards applicable to the
use.
Planning Commission Resolution 2014 — 004
Conditional Use Permit 2013-155
Bella Cristia Bed and Breakfast Inn
Applicant: Leah and Patrick Swarthout
Adopted: February 25, 2014
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3. Compliance with CEQA
Processing of this Conditional Use Permit for the proposed use complies
with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act. The
Community Development Department has determined that this project is
exempt from environmental review pursuant to Sections 15303
(Conversion of Small Structures) as it consists of the conversion of an
existing small structure (single-family residence) from one use to another.
4. Surrounding Uses
As conditioned, approval of the application will not create conditions
materially detrimental to the public health, safety and general welfare or
injurious to or incompatible with other properties or land uses in the
vicinity. The proposed use is contained within an existing single family
residence, is in conformance with current all current fire, health, and
building codes, and conditions of approval have been incorporated to
mitigate potential code compliance conflicts.
5. Bed & Breakfast Required Findings
The property is physically suitable for use as a bed and breakfast facility,
and the use of the property as a bed and breakfast will not cause an
undue burden on adjacent and nearby property owners. It is anticipated
that the number of guest rooms and maximum number of guests will not
significantly affect the residential character of the neighborhood.
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 Conditional Use Permit 2013-155, 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 25th day of February, 2014, by the
following vote:
Planning Commission Resolution 2014 — 004
Conditional Use Permit 2013-155
Bella Cristia Bed and Breakfast Inn
Applicant: Leah and Patrick Swarthout
Adopted: February 25, 2014
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AYES: Commissioners Blum, Wilkinson, Wright, and Chairperson Barrows
NOES: Commissioner Weber
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
KATIE BAR S, Chairperson
City of La Quinta, California
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vE S OHNSON, Community Development Director
City of La Quinta, California
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2014-004
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2013-155
BELLA CRISTIA BED AND BREAKFAST INN
APPLICANT: LEAH AND PATRICK SWARTHOUT
FEBRUARY 25, 2014
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The use permit may be modified or revoked by the City Council, or Planning
Commission, should they determine that the proposed uses or conditions under
which it is being operated or maintained is detrimental to the public health,
welfare, or materially injurious to property, or improvements in the vicinity, or if
the property is operated or maintained, so as to constitute a public nuisance.
2. Any expansion of this use or substantial modification that results in a change of
use shall require an amendment of this conditional use permit. Minor
modifications to this Conditional Use Permit shall be considered by the
Community Development Director in accordance with LQMC 9.200.090, and
may require notification of surrounding property owners prior to such approval.
All other amendments shall be processed in accordance with LQMC 9.200.100.
3. The Conditional Use Permit shall expire on February 25, 2016 and shall become
null and void in accordance with La Quinta Municipal Code Section 9.200.080,
unless the use has been established. A time extension may be requested per
LQMC Section 9.200.080.
4. The bed and breakfast shall be conducted only by a person owning the dwelling
and residing therein as their principal place of residence. The use permit shall
be voided upon the sale or transfer of the property ownership.
5. The bed and breakfast shall accommodate a maximum of four guests in two
guest rooms.
6. Individual guest rooms shall not contain cooking facilities.
7. Signs shall not exceed two square feet attached to the house.
8. The bed and breakfast inn shall be subject to all applicable provisions of
Chapter 3.24 of the municipal code (Transient Occupancy Tax).
9. The applicant shall obtain all necessary permits and clearances from the Public
Works Department to create a driveway apron for the guest parking area.
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