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SDP 2013-93278-495 CAL'LE TAM PIco (760) 777-7000 LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253 FAX (760) 777-7101 May 14, 2014 ' Mr. David Prest Prest Vuksic Architects 44530 San Pablo Avenue, Suite 200 Palm Desert, CA 92260 SUBJECT: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2013-932 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION Parcel 2 at La Quinta Professional Plaza Dear. Mr. Prest:. This is to formally notify you that on May 13, 20' 4, the L a 'Quinta Planning Comr, rission. by a 5-0 decis;an, did grant approval of the subject item by ,adoption of Resolution 2014-01! 0. This ac'icn was taken subject to recommended conditions, as amended by the Planning Commission., for Sit(.= Development Permit 2013.932.',' Enciosed is a copy of the final adopted Conditions of Approval for yoL:r records. This action is final unless appeased to the City Council within. 15 day: o 'the action_ Please contact our department immediately should you wish to appeal. Should you have ar•iy questions regaining this inform_rtion, please do not hesitate, to contact me at 760-777.-7.069, or via email at Sincerely, Wallace Nesbit Principal Planner - Encl. c; Mr.. Colin McDermott Public Works Department Building Division i CONDITIONS OF.APPROVAL - ADOPTED SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2013-932 ' PARCEL 2 - LA QUINTA PROFESSIONAL PLAZA ADOPTED: MAY 13, 2014 Page 1 of 11 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 2013-932 shall comply with all applicable conditions and/or mitigation measures for the following related approval: • Environmental Assessment 2000-405 • Specific, Plan 2000-049 ; • Tentative Parcel Map 29889 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.- This Site Development Permit shall expire on May 13, 2016, and shall become null and void in accordance with -La Quinta Municipal Code. Section 9.200.080, unless a building permit has been issued. A time extension may be requested per LQMC Section 9.200.080. 4.- Approval of SDP 2013-932 shall constitute approval of a minor change under Condition 6 of the approved La , Quinta Professional Plaza Specific Plan (SP 2.000-049), to allow 2,240 square feet of medical office use on Parcel 2, in lieu of the general office use originally approved for Parcel 2 under said Specific Plan. 5. 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 ti • 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) F r CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2013-932 PARCEL 2 - LA QUINTA PROFESSIONAL PLAZA ADOPTED: MAY 13, 2014 Page 2 of 11 • 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. 6. 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: 7. 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. R7-2013-001 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 t CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2013-932 PARCEL 2 - LA QUINTA PROFESSIONAL PLAZA ADOPTED: MAY 13, 2014 Page 3 of 11 ' inspection at the project site at all time's 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) Trac kin' 5) Non -Storm Water'Ma_ nagement. ' 6) Waste Management and Materials Pollution Control. E. All erosion and sediment control BMPs proposed by the applicant shall be approved by the City Engineer prior to any onsite or offsite grading, pursuant to this project. F. 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.The applicant shall execute and record an agreement that provides for the perpetual maintenance and operation of all post - construction BMPs as required. 8. 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. 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. 10. Direct vehicular access to Avenue r47 is ' restricted, except for those access points identified on the approved Parcel Map No. 29889. 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. ' z IMPROVEMENT PLANS y I CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL ADOPTED SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2013-932 PARCEL 2 - LA QUINTA PROFESSIONAL PLAZA ADOPTED: MAY 13, 2014 Page 4 of 11 " 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. 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. On -Site Precise Grading Plan 1 " = 30' Horizontal B. PM 10 Plan 1 " _ , 40' Horizontal NOTE: A and B to. be submitted concurrently. C. On Site Sewer and'Water Improvement Plan 1" = 40' Horizontal (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. "Precise Grading" plans shall normally include .perimeter walls with Top Of Wall & Top Of Footing elevations shown. All footings shall have .a minimum of 1 - foot of cover, or sufficient cover to clear any adjacent obstructions. 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 the submittal requirements of the Building & 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. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2013-932 PARCEL 2 LA O.UINTA PROFESSIONAL PLAZA ADOPTED: MAY 13, 2014 Page 5 of 11 - 13. , 14. 15. In addition to the normal set of improvement plans, a "Site Development" plan is required to be.sub.mitted for approval by the Building Official, Community Development Director and the City Engineer., "Site Development" 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. L . 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. The applicant shall furnish a complete set of all approved improvement plans on a storage media acceptable to the City Engineer (currently mylars). , 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 orsurveyor 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 RecordAuring the construction phase of the project so that the EOR 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 grading permit approved by the City Engineer. 18. To obtain an approved grading permit, the applicant shall submit and obtain approval of all of -the following: r CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED ` SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2013-932 PARCEL 2 - LA QUINTA PROFESSIONAL PLAZA ADOPTED: MAY 13, 2014 ..Page 6 of 11 A. A 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 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). 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. 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. 19. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, 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. 20. This development shall comply with LQMC Chapter 8.11 (Flood Hazard Regulations). If.any portion of any proposed building lot in the development is or may be located= within a flood hazard area as identified on. the City's Flood Insurance Rate Maps, the development shall be graded to ensure that all floors and exterior fill (at the foundation) are above the level of the project (100 -year) flood and building pads are compacted .to 95% Proctor Density as required in Title 44 of the Code of Federal Regulations,' Section 65.5(a) (6). Prior to issuance of building permits for lots, which are so'located, the applicant shall furnish elevation certifications, as required by FEMA, that the above conditions have been met. DRAINAGE 21. Stormwater handling shall conform with the approved hydrology and drainage J CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2013-932 PARCEL 2 - 'LA QUINTA PROFESSIONAL PLAZA ADOPTED: MAY 13, 2014 Page 7 of 11 report for Parcel Map No. 29889 or as approved by the City Engineer. Nuisance water shall be disposed of in an approved manner. 22. Storm drainage historically received from adjoining property shall be received and retained or, passed through into the historic. downstream drainage relief route. t UTILITIES Y . 23. The applicant shall comply with LQMC .Section 13.24.1 10 (Utilities). 24. 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: t CONSTRUCTION 25. The City will c-onduct final 'inspections of 'habitable buildings only when the buildings have improved street and (if required) sidewalk access to publicly- maintained streets. The im.provements shall include required traffic control devices, pavement, markings and street• name signs.' LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION 26. The applicant shall compjy with LQMC Section 13.24.140 (Landscaping Plans). All landscape and irrigation plans shall be signed and stamped by a licensed landscape architect. 27. 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). Irrigation 'plans shall provide for an appropriately designed deep watering system for all'tree wells. , 28. The applicant shall submit the.f na[ landscape plans for review, processing and approval to the -Community Development Department - Planning Division, 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 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2013-932 PARCEL 2 = LA QUINTA PROFESSIONAL PLAZA ADOPTED: MAY 13, 2014 Page 8 of 11 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(s), 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. If staff determines during final landscape inspection that adjustments are required in order to meet the intent of the Planning Commission approval.,, the Community Development Director shall review and approve any revisions'to the landscape plan. 29. The applicant or his agent has 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. 30. The landscape planting plan shall be revised to replace the Hybrid and Honey Mesquite trees with a suitable lower maintenance species (Desert Museum Palo Verde, Tipuana Tipu or similar). MAINTENANCE 31. The applicant shall comply with LQMC Section 13.24.160 (Maintenance).. 32. The applicant shall make provisions for the continuous and perpetual maintenance of perimeter landscaping up to the curb, access drives, sidewalks, and stormwater BMPs. FEES AND DEPOSITS 33. 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). 34. The applicant shall comply with the applicable 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 A CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL'- ADOPTED SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2013-932 PARCEL 2 - LA QUINTA PROFESSIONAL PLAZA ADOPTED: MAY 13, 2014 , Page 9 of 11 for plan check and permits. 35. Provision shall be made to comply with the terms and requirements of the City's adopted Art in Public Places program in effect at the time of issuance of building permits., 36. Permits issued under this approval shall be subject to the Coachella Valley Multi -Species . Habitat Conservation Plan/Natural Community Habitat Conservation Plan Mitigation Fee, in accordance with LQMC Chapter 3.34. 37. A fee of $50.00, payable to Riverside County, is due to this office within'24 hours of Planning Commission approval. This is required by the County to post the Notice of Exemption and offset costs associated with AB 3158 (Fish and Game Code 711.4). 38. A fee of $72.00, payable`to City of La Quinta, is due within 24 hours of any City Council approval. This is required by the City to prepare the Notice of ° Exemption. 'FIRE DEPARTMENT 39. The required fire flow shall be available from one (1) Super hydrant (6" x 4" x 21/2" x 21/2") spaced not more.than 500 apart and shall be capable of delivering a fire flow of 1500 GPM per minute If or two hours duration at 20 psi residual operating pressure, before any 'combustible material is placed on the construction site. - 40. Prior to building plan approval and 'construct I ion, 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. 41. Display street numbers in a prominent location on the address side of building(s) and rear access if applicable. Numbers and letters shall be a minimum of 12" in /or 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,tand adequately illuminated to be visible from street at all hours. } CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2013-932 PARCEL 2 - LA QUINTA PROFESSIONAL PLAZA ADOPTED: MAY 13, 2014, Page 10 of 11 42. 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. 43. Install a portable fire extinguisher, with a minimum rating of 2A-1OBC, 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. 44. No hazardous .materials shall be stored and/or used within the building, which exceeds. quantities listed in 2013 CBC. No class I, II or IIIA of combustible/flammable liquid shall be used in any amount in the building. 45. Exit designs, exit signs, door' hardware, exit markets, exit doors, and exit path marking shall be installed per the 2013 California Building Code. J 46. Electrical room doors, if applicable, shall be 'posted "ELECTRICAL ROOM" on outside of door. Fire Alarm Control Panel room doors, if applicable, shall be posted "FRCP" on outside' of door: Fire Riser Sprinkler room doors, if applicable, shall be posted "Fire Riser" on outside of door. Roof Access room door, if applicable, shall be posted "Roof Access" on outside of door. Access shall be provided .to all mechanical equipment located o'n the roof as required by the Mechanical Code. 47. 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. 48. The required water system, including fire hydrants, shall be installed and accepted by the appropriate water agency. prior to .any combustible building material being placed on an individual lot. Two sets of water plans are to be submitted to the Fire Department for approval. 49. Applicant/Developer shall mount Blue dot retro -reflectors pavement markers on private streets, public streets and driveways to indicated location of the fire ' hydrant (RCFD 06-05 located at www.rvcfire.org). a CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2013-932 t PARCEL 2 - LA QUINTA PROFESSIONAL PLAZA ADOPTED: MAY 13, 2014 - Page 11 of 11 , 50." Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet in length shall be. provided with approved provision, for the turnaround capabilities of fire apparatus. < 51. Any portion of the facility or of an exterior wall ofthe 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. 52. 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 (20 13 CMC).