CUP 2007-107December 12', 2007
Reverend Mark Byers
Episcopal Church of the Apostles
`47-110 Washi
`ngton Street, Suite 101 `'
La Quinta, CA 92253
SUBJECT: PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2007-107
EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE APOSTLES
Dear Mr. Byers_:
The Planning Commission at its meeting of December 11, 2007, adopted Planning
Commission Resolution 2007-048 approving your Conditional Use Permit request to
establish and operate a church at 47-110 Washington Street, within the La Quinta
Professional Plaza, subject to conditions. Enclosed .is an unsigned copy of. the
Resolution and Final Conditions of Approval.
.This action is final unless appealed by you or another person to the City Council within
15 days of the action. Please contact our department should you wish to appeal.
If you have any questions, please contact me at (760) 777-7125.
JA -Y --VV U U
Associate -Planner-
C: GB.uilding-& Safety Department
Code Compliance Department
P.O. Box 1504 LA QPINTA, CALIFORNIA 92247-1504.
78-495 CALLL "hAMPIco • L:x QUINT: CALIFORNIA 92253
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2007-048
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF. LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING THE.
,OPERATION OF . A CHURCH . WITHIN AN EXISTING
COMMERCIAL. SPACE AT 47-110 WASHINGTON STREET
CASE NO.: CONDITIONAL -USE PERMIT 2007-107
APPLICANT: EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE APOSTLES
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 1 1 th day of December, 2007, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider
the request by Reverend Mark Byers of the -Episcopal Church of the Apostles.'for'a
Conditional Use Permit to allow the operation of a church within a ± 3,000 square -foot
commercial tenant space located within the La .Quinta Professional Plaza at 47-1 10
Washington Street, at the southeast corner of Washington Street and Avenue 47 and
more particularly described as,
APN: 643-200-035
WHEREAS, said Conditional Use Permit application has complied with the
requirements.of "The Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of -
1970" as amended (Resolution 83-63), in that the Planning Department • has
determined that the proposed Conditional Use Permit is exempt from CEQA review
under Guidelines Section 15303(c) Class 3 (Conversion of'Small Structures); and,
WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and .considering all
testimony and arguments of all interested persons desiring to be heard, the Planning
Commission did make the following mandatory findings to justify approval of, said
Conditional Use Permit:
1. The' proposed use is consistent with the land use designation of Community `
Commercial: The City's General Plan Policies re'lating.to Community Commercial
encourage a wide range of commercial opportunities and support services.
2. The proposed use is consistent with the provisions of the La Quinta Zoning
Code. Use of the space as a church and administrative offices'will have similar
characteristics and impacts as professional offices and similar uses which are
permitted by right under the Community Commercial zoning district, and will
conform to the development standards 'applicable to the use.
3.Processing of this Conditional Use Permit for the proposed use is in compliance
with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act. The La Quinta -
Planning Department has determined that the request is exempt from CEQA
under Guideline Section 15303(c) Class 3 (Conversion of Small Structures). As
a result, no environmental review is required. .
Planning Commission Resolution 2007-048
Conditional Use Permit 2007-107
Episcopal Church of the'Apostles
December 11, 2007
4. Approval of this proposed use, subject to required Conditions of'Approval, is
consistent with the surrounding uses and will not be a detriment to the
public health, safety and general welfare, 'nor shall it be injurious or
incompatible with other properties or uses in the vicinity. Use of the space
as a church with administrative offices will have similar characteristics and
impacts as the land use in which it is being located in. Hours and
procedures of operations are based . on the seating available and parking.-
capacity
arking.capacity of the facility and site.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the .Planning Commission of the
City of La Quinta, California, as follows:
1. That the above -recitations are true and constitute the Findings of .the Planning
Commission in this case.
2.,.- That it does hereby approve Conditional Use Permit 2007-107 for the reasons
set forth in this Resolution, and subject to the attached Conditions of Approval.
PASSED, -APPROVED, and ADOPTED ata regular meeting of the La
Quinta Planning Commission, held on this the 11 th day of December, 2007 by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ED ALDERSON, Chairman.
City of ,La Quinta California
ATTEST:
LES JOHNSON, Planning Director
City of La Quinta, California
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2007-048
- . CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2007-107
" EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE APOSTLES
DECEMBER 11, 2007
GENERAL r
1. The applicant agrees to indemnify-, defend and hold harmless the City of La
Qui.nta, its. agents, -officers, and 'employees from any claim, action, or
3 proceeding to attack, set aside, void, or annul the approvals of this .
Conditional Use . Permit. The City of La Quinta shall have the right to select
its defense counsel at its sole. discretion.
The City of La Quinta shall promptly notify the applicant of any claim; -action,:
or proceeding,and shall cooperate fully in`the defense.
2. The 'applicant shall comply with all applicable. provisions of , the La Quinta
Municipal Code (LQMC), including. LQMC Chapter 9.210.020.
3. This, Conditional Use Permit shall expire. four . years after Planning '
Commission approval, unless granted a time extension, pursuant to the
requirements of La Quinta Municipal Code 9.200.080 (Permit expiration and
time extensions). '
4. Any expansion of this use or substantial -modifications to;,the approved floor
plan may' require, an amendment . of =this Conditional, Use Permit. Minor '
modifications to this Conditional. Use Permit may-- be approved by ;the
Planning Director, provided notification of existing tenants may be required
prior to such approval.
5. Prior to issuance of any building permit by the City, the applicant shall obtain
• , any necessary permits and/or clearances from the following agencies:
• Fire Marshal "
• Sheriff's Department
The applicant is responsible for all requirements of the .permits . and/or
clearances from the above -listed agencies When the requirements include, �..
approval of improvement plans, the ,applicant shall furnish proof of such
approvals when submitting those improvement plans for City. approval.
Contact the City of La Quints Building & Safety Department (760-777-7012)
for more information.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2007- 048
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2007-107
EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE APOSTLES
DECEMBER 11,-2007.
PARKING/CIRCULATION
6. No on -street public parking outside the La Quinta Professional Plaza parking
lot may be reserved for church parking: All on -street. public parking areas '
shall remain available for public use.
7. Roadways/traffic aisles to structures and 'activities in and around the church
r shall be maintained accessible to emergency vehicles at all times.
MISCELLANEOUS '
8. No signage is included in this Conditional Use Permit approval.' A separate ~'
Sign Permit is required through the Planning Department if the applicant '
proposes signs- for the church. The applicant shall comply with the is "
-Quinta Professional Plaza Sign Program.
9. Church services shall occur only on the days and times specified in the
Conditional Use Permit, which are based on' the written request provided to
the City by the Episcopal Church of the, Apostles, dated'October 29, 2007. `
Typical -Sunday church services are permitted between the hours of'. 7:00'
a.m. and 1':00 p.m., with : a maximum attendance} based on . the proposed
design of the sanctuary for 100 seats. Weekday church gatherings may. ;
occur intermittent_ ly, and the attendance limit for such use shall .be based on
. the use of .,not more than 14 parking spaces, as stated . in the lease
agreement between the Church and property management:
Changes to this schedule that do not conflict with normal business hours of
the other tenants in the La Quinta Professional Plaza may be approved by the .
Planning Director. These restrictions fare based on the statement of
operations proposed by the church and included in a letter dated October 29,
2007 authored by Reverend Mark H. Byers attached as Exhibit "A" and
made a part of these conditions. -
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