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2018 07 24 PCPLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 1 JULY 24, 2018 PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta REGULAR MEETING on TUESDAY, JULY 24, 2018 AT 6:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL: Commissioners Bettencourt, Caldwell, Currie, McCune, Proctor, Wright and Chairperson Quill. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA At this time, members of the public may address the Planning Commission on any matter not listed on the agenda. Please complete a "Request to Speak" form and limit your comments to three minutes. The Planning Commission values your comments; however, in accordance with State law, no action shall be taken on any item not appearing on the agenda unless it is an emergency item authorized by GC 54954.2(b). CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS – None CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVE MINUTES DATED JUNE 26, 2018 BUSINESS SESSION 1. SELECT PLANNING COMMISSION CHAIRPERSON AND VICE CHAIRPERSON FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018/19 PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2018-0003 SUBMITTED BY SMARTLINK FOR AT&T PROPOSING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A MONOPALM WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITY WITHIN THE LA QUINTA COMMUNITY PARK. Planning Commission agendas and staff reports are now available on the City’s web page: www.laquintaca.org PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 2 JULY 24, 2018 CEQA: EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PURSUANT TO SECTION 15332 AND SECTION 15303. LOCATION: EAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF EISENHOWER DRIVE AND AVENIDA MONTEZUMA [RESOLUTION NO. 2018-010] STUDY SESSION 1. ANNUAL DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT STATUS REPORT 2. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES UPDATE REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS - None COMMISSIONERS’ ITEMS STAFF ITEMS 1. 2016 DEVELOPMENT CODE TUNE UP RECAP ADJOURNMENT The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission will be held on August 14, 2018, commencing at 6:00 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers, 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, California. DECLARATION OF POSTING I, Wanda Wise-Latta, Commission Secretary, do hereby declare that the foregoing Agenda for the La Quinta Planning Commission meeting was posted on the outside entry to the Council Chamber at 78-495 Calle Tampico, and the bulletin boards at 78- 630 Highway 111, and the La Quinta Cove Post Office at 51-321 Avenida Bermudas, on July 20, 2018. DATED: July 19, 2018 WANDA WISE-LATTA, Commission Secretary City of La Quinta, California Public Notices The La Quinta City Council Chamber is handicapped accessible. If special equipment is needed for the hearing impaired, please call the Planning Division of the Design and Development Department at 777- 7118, twenty-four (24) hours in advance of the meeting and accommodations will be made. If special electronic equipment is needed to make presentations to the Commission, arrangements should be made in advance by contacting the Planning Division of the Design and Development Department at 777-7118. A one (1) week notice is required. If background material is to be presented to the Commission during a Planning Commission meeting, please be advised that eight (8) copies of all documents, exhibits, etc., must be supplied to the Executive Assistant for distribution. It is requested that this take place prior to the beginning of the meeting. Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Commission regarding any item(s) on this agenda will be made available for public inspection at the Design and Development Department’s counter at City Hall located at 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, California, 92253, during normal business hours. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 1 JUNE 26, 2018 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES TUESDAY, JUNE 26, 2018 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the La Quinta Planning Commission was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chairperson Quill. PRESENT: Commissioners Bettencourt, Caldwell, Currie, McCune, Proctor, and Chairperson Quill ABSENT: Commissioner Wright STAFF PRESENT: City Attorney William Ihrke, Planning Manager Gabriel Perez, City Engineer Bryan McKinney, Senior Planner Cheri L. Flores, Assistant Planner Carlos Flores, Commission Secretary Wanda Wise-Latta and Administrative Assistant Mirta Lerma PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Currie led the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA PUBLIC SPEAKER: Ms. Leila Namvar, La Quinta, CA – spoke regarding the duty of Planning Commission members to disclose conflicts of interest and the process by which the public may comment on an agenda item. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA – confirmed ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS – None CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVE MINUTES DATED JUNE 12, 2018 MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Bettencourt/Proctor to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended with the following amendment to the Planning Commission Minutes of June 12, 2018: • Page 4, Condition No. 2 to read: “Should the City or applicant receive the right to install landscaping and provide ongoing maintenance of the landscaped parkway on the east side of Adams Street, from the project entrance south to the southern project boundary, then CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 1 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 2 JUNE 26, 2018 the applicant, successor or homeowner’s association would be responsible for the parkway maintenance.” AYES: Commissioners Bettencourt, Caldwell, Currie, McCune, Proctor, and Chairperson Quill. NOES: None. ABSENT: Commissioner Wright: ABSTAIN: None. Motion passed. BUSINESS SESSION – None STUDY SESSION – None PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. SPECIFIC PLAN 2017-0002, TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 2017-0003, SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2017-0009 AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 2017- 0006 SUBMITTED BY LUNDIN DEVELOPMENT COMPANY PROPOSING A 125,000 SQUARE-FOOT SHOPPING CENTER WITH THREE DRIVE-THROUGH BUILDINGS AND A 63,000 SQUARE-FOOT SUPERMARKET WITH ASSOCIATED VEHICLE FUEL CENTER, AND A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT. PROJECT: PAVILION PALMS SHOPPING CENTER. CEQA: ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 2017-0006 WAS PREPARED FOR THIS PROJECT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT ALTHOUGH THE PROPOSED PROJECT COULD HAVE A SIGNIFICANT EFFECT ON THE ENVIRONMENT, THERE WILL NOT BE A SIGNIFICANT EFFECT BECAUSE MITIGATION MEASURES HAVE BEEN INCORPORATED INTO THE PROJECT. LOCATION: NORTHWEST CORNER OF AVENUE 50 AND JEFFERSON STREET. [RESOLUTION NO. 2018-009] Senior Planner Cheri L. Flores noted that this was the second time to hear the item as it was remanded back to the Planning Commission and presented the staff report, which is on file in the Design and Development Department. Chairperson Quill declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN at 6:17 p.m. PUBLIC SPEAKER: Greg Bever, Lundin Development Company, Rancho Mirage, CA – introduced himself as representing the applicant and stated that they had worked with staff to address the concerns expressed previously. He noted that Condition of Approval (COA) No. 116 shown on Attachment 12 to the staff report reduced the size of the building associated with the fuel center. He asked to increase the 600 square feet kiosk to 828 square feet and stated that all other conditions of approval (COA) were acceptable to the applicant apart from COA No. 124. He asked that the Commission consider rolling COA No. 124 into COA No. 123 allowing the applicant to work with the City to establish standards and enforcement procedures regarding the stewardship of the project site, allow the community to have input, and designating the City as the final authority regarding stewardship of the project site. PUBLIC SPEAKER: Ms. Leila Namvar, La Quinta, CA – presented a power point regarding two shopping centers located in other cities in the Coachella Valley that were developed PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 3 JUNE 26, 2018 and are maintained by the applicant. She spoke in opposition to the Pavilion Palms commercial project and stated the proposed project is inconsistent with the City of La Quinta’s General Plan. The following PUBLIC SPEAKERS submitted Public Speaker Forms opposed to the Pavilion Palms commercial project and requested to donate their allotted speaker time to Ms. Leila Namvar: • Nina Montoya, La Quinta • Rich Garibaldi, La Quinta • Joanne Garibaldi, La Quinta • Jim O’Brien, La Quinta • Debbie O’Brien, La Quinta • Craig Tennis, La Quinta PUBLIC SPEAKER: Greg Bever, Lundin Development Company, Rancho Mirage, CA – spoke regarding the concerns shared in Ms. Namvar’s power point and stated that although the shopping centers are in other cities, the concerns raised regarding maintenance are best addressed by including maintenance standards for the site. PUBLIC SPEAKER: Herb Lundin, Lundin Development Company, Huntington Beach, CA – spoke regarding the landscaping at a shopping center in Indio. PUBLIC SPEAKER: Robert Lang, La Quinta, CA - submitted Public Speaker Form opposed to the Pavilion Palms commercial project and requested to donate his allotted speaker time to Ms. Marilyn Lang. PUBLIC SPEAKER: Marilyn Lang, La Quinta, CA – stated that she represented Palmilla HOA President Mr. Ken Hulbert and spoke in opposition to the Pavilion Palms commercial project due to the lack of consideration given to the City’s traffic engineer’s concerns, the applicant’s traffic study, traffic flow, fueling station, number of proposed drive- throughs, size of the development, architectural design, parking lot light standards, and commercial vacancy rate. She also shared a letter from La Quinta residents, Robert and Katy Edesa. Senior Planner Flores noted that a site plan showing the reduced-sized fueling station kiosk and a photometric plan with 30-foot light standards were provided to the Commission prior to the start of the meeting. PUBLIC SPEAKER: Gerald Cantarini, La Quinta, CA - stated that he was the president of the Renaissance at La Quinta HOA and was also representing the Mountain View, Citrus, Palmilla and certain of the Rancho La Quinta HOAs. He spoke in opposition to the Pavilion Palms commercial project due to the fueling station PUBLIC SPEAKER: Joel Banner, La Quinta, CA – spoke in opposition to the Pavilion Palms commercial project due the fueling station. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 4 JUNE 26, 2018 PUBLIC SPEAKER: Steve Cenicola, La Quinta, CA - spoke in opposition to the Pavilion Palms commercial project due to the developer’s maintenance of other properties in Coachella and Indio and the fueling station. PUBLIC SPEAKER: Sheryl Blakely, La Quinta, CA - spoke in opposition to the Pavilion Palms commercial project due to the developer’s lack of effort to clean up other properties in the Coachella Valley, earthquake fault, fueling station, and traffic. PUBLIC SPEAKER: Robert Gibel, La Quinta, CA - spoke in opposition to the Pavilion Palms commercial project due to the timeline for buildout of the project, fueling station and convenience store. PUBLIC SPEAKER: Mark E. Montgomery, La Quinta, CA – spoke in opposition to the Pavilion Palms commercial project due to the project design and lighting. The following people submitted Public Speaker Forms opposed to the Pavilion Palms commercial project, but did not wish to speak: • Sharon Cantarini, La Quinta, CA • Richard Gilman, La Quinta, CA Planning Manager Gabriel Perez said that for any project that goes before the Planning Commission, there are required findings and for this project those findings of General Plan consistency are included in the resolution. Commissioner Caldwell thanked the residents for their attendance and comments. Commission discussed traffic patterns, traffic simulation video provided by the applicant’s traffic consultant; and new proposed light standard height. Staff provided information about light stand heights in other shopping centers located in the City’s community commercial zone. PUBLIC SPEAKER: David Roseman, Fullerton, CA – introduced himself as a traffic consultant with Albert Grover and presented a traffic simulation video related to the Pavilion Palms commercial project. Commission discussion continued about the restrooms adjacent to the fuel station kiosk which the applicant stated were for the kiosk attendants; the square footage of the kiosk; the Pavilion’s brand including or not including fuel stations; and the traffic study. City Engineer McKinney stated that the City did not prepare a traffic study, but requested the applicant provide a comprehensive traffic study. He said the applicant declined to provide a requested draft scope of the study to the City for its approval prior to initiating the traffic study. He indicated the applicant’s traffic study was of the proposed shopping center and the immediately-adjacent intersection; and did not follow City’s Engineering Bulletin for developing a traffic study for a development. He stated that the City’s traffic engineer had safety concerns regarding the left out exit on Avenue 50, but eventually PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 5 JUNE 26, 2018 agreed to let the applicant move forward upon their posting a bond to build a second left-turn lane from Avenue 50 to Jefferson Street due to traffic stacking up across the left-out exit of the shopping center. Commissioner McCune requested that City Engineer McKinney’s comments be reflected in the minutes. Commission discussion continued regarding the drive-through pads. City Engineer McKinney stated the applicant’s traffic study of the intersection at Avenue 50 and Jefferson Street was not wrong, but the City’s Engineering Bulletin requires the applicant study the intersections within a one-mile radius of the proposed project. Commission discussion continued about the CEQA determination. Staff stated, in response to the public comment about an earthquake fault, a fault was not identified in the Geology and Soil section of the Environmental Assessment (EA) and the San Andreas Fault was identified in the EA as the closest known fault. Commission discussion continued regarding stewardship of the shopping center site to which the applicant recognized the concerns and the need to establish maintenance standards; Pavilions store requirement of a fueling station; the traffic study; egress and ingress to the shopping center; turning radiuses with the shopping center; pedestrians; stacking lanes for the fueling station and drive-throughs; percentage of pre-leased sites within the project; in-fill development; revised conditions of approval; applicant’s request to increase square footage of project; anchor store square footage; and leasing signage. City Attorney William Ihrke provided information regarding revised COA Nos. 123 and 124. PUBLIC SPEAKER: Sheryl Blakely, La Quinta, CA – spoke about Pavilion stores that do not include fueling stations. PUBLIC SPEAKER: Leila Namvar, La Quinta, CA – spoke regarding fencing around undeveloped pad areas; drive-throughs; third-party beneficiary; and the traffic simulation. Chairperson Quill declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED at 8:14 p.m. Chairperson Quill asked if there was anything on record from the Safeway organization regarding this project and its necessity of having a fueling station to which staff replied that a letter of intent to occupy the anchor tenant space had been received. Commission discussed a possible continuance to request a new traffic study from the applicant. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 6 JUNE 26, 2018 Chairperson Quill REOPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING at 8:25 p.m. MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners McCune/Proctor to continue Specific Plan 2017-0002, Amendment No. 2 to Specific Plan 1998-034; Site Development Permit 2017-0009; Tentative Parcel Map 2017-0009 (TPM 37370) and certification of Environmental Assessment 2017-0006 to a future date and upon completion of a new traffic study which follows the City’s Engineering Bulletin. AYES: Commissioners Bettencourt, Caldwell, Currie, McCune, Proctor, and Chairperson Quill. NOES: None. ABSENT: Commissioner Wright: ABSTAIN: None. Motion passed. CHAIRPERSON QUILL CALLED FOR A BRIEF RECESS AT 8:27 P.M. CHAIRPERSON QUILL RECONVENED THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AT 8:31 P.M. WITH ALL MEMBERS PRESENT EXCEPT COMMISSION WRIGHT WHO WAS ABSENT. 2. SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2018-0006 SUBMITTED BY THE CITY OF LA QUINTA RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2018-0006, INCLUDING SITE, ARCHITECTURAL, AND LANDSCAPING PLANS FOR AN APPROXIMATLY 14-ACRE PASSIVE PARK VENUE WITHIN PLANNING AREA 11 OF THE SILVERROCK SPECIFIC PLAN. CEQA: THE PROJECT WAS PREVIOUSLY REVIEWED UNDER ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 2014-1003. THE PROJECT IS CONSISTENT WITH THE ANALYSIS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. NO FURTHER ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW IS REQUIRED UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT LOCATION: SOUTHEAST CORNER OF AVENUE 52 AND SILVERROCK WAY. [RESOLUTION NO. 2018-010] Planning Manager Gabriel Perez presented the staff report, which is on file in the Design and Development Department. PUBLIC SPEAKER: Chris Hermann, Hermann Design Group – introduced himself and presented additional information regarding the project. Planning Manager Perez introduced Facilities Director Steve Howlett and Finance Director Karla Campos who were present to answer questions. Commission discussed the proposed roundabout in front of the Hideaway which is currently under design; SilverRock Way over the canal; use of canal water for irrigation; grading; and the SilverRock hotel project. Commissioner Bettencourt stated that his family has a business relationship with the Hermann Design Group. Commissioner McCune thanked Chris Hermann, John Gamlin and the Ad Hoc Committee for their work. Chairperson Quill declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN at 8:52 p.m. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 7 JUNE 26, 2018 PUBLIC SPEAKER: George Batavick, La Quinta, CA – represented the City’s Financial Advisory Commission (FAC) on which he serves as chairperson. He stated that at the June 13, 2018 FAC meeting, staff presented the SilverRock Event Site project report and sought the FAC approval. Mr. Batavick said that, although, the FAC did not approve the project due to the lack of additional information; they did request to meet with staff and requested that a letter which included FAC comments be prepared in support of the SilverRock Event Site Phase 1 Enhanced Plan. PUBLIC SPEAKER: John Gamlin, SilverRock Development – introduced himself and thanked Council, the ad hoc committee and staff and spoke in favor of the project. He provided an update about funding and grading. Planning Commission discussion ensued about the FAC recommended amenities. PUBLIC SPEAKER: George Batavick, La Quinta, CA – spoke about the FAC’s involvement with regards to the SilverRock Event Site and the possibility of completing the project in one phase. Planning Commission discussion continued regarding shade structures, trees, restrooms, and seating. Chairperson Quill declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED at 9:15 p.m. MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Bettencourt/Caldwell to adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 2018-010 recommending that the City Council approve Site Development Permit 2018-0006, including site, architectural and landscaping plans for an approximately 14-acre passive park venue within Planning Area 11 of the SilverRock Specific Plan and find the project consistent with Environmental Assessment 2014-1003 as submitted with staff’s recommendations and recommend that the City Council give consideration to additional amenities including shade structure, gazebos and other enhanced facilities in the Phase 1 Development Plan particularly as recommended by the Finance Advisory Commission. AYES: Commissioners Bettencourt, Caldwell, Currie, McCune, Proctor, and Chairperson Quill. NOES: None. ABSENT: Commissioner Wright: ABSTAIN: None. Motion passed. REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS – None COMMISSIONERS’ ITEMS Due to the in-depth discussion during Public Hearing No. 2, the SilverRock Event Site Ad Hoc Committee update was not presented. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 8 JUNE 26, 2018 STAFF ITEMS Planning Manager Perez advised the Planning Commission that there are no items scheduled to be brought before the Commission on July 10, 2018 and on July 24, 2018 staff is anticipating preseting reports regarding a potential cell tower facility, an inventory of cell tower facilities and an update on development agreements. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Proctor/Bettencourt to adjourn this meeting at 9:18 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. Respectfully submitted, WANDA WISE-LATTA, Commission Secretary City of La Quinta, California Page 1 of 2 PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT DATE: JULY 24, 2018 REQUEST: SELECT PLANNING COMMISSION CHAIRPERSON AND VICE CHAIRPERSON FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018/19 RECOMMENDED ACTION Select a Planning Commission chairperson and vice chairperson to serve for fiscal year 2018/19. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY • The July 24, 2018 meeting is the first regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission (PC) for 2017/18. • Pursuant to La Quinta Municipal Code 2.06.050, the PC shall choose a member to serve as Chairperson and a member to serve as Vice Chairperson for the fiscal year. FISCAL IMPACT – None. BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS In accordance with La Quinta Municipal Code 2.06.050, “unless otherwise provided by law, ordinance or resolution of the city council, each board, commission and committee shall choose one of its members as chairperson and one as vice chairperson at its first meeting held after June 30th of each fiscal year.” Pursuant to this section, staff has placed this item on the agenda for selection of a chairperson and vice chairperson. The offices have been held by the following officials in recent years: Election Date Chairperson Vice Chairperson 07/25/17 Paul Quill Kevin McCune 07/12/16 Philip Bettencourt Frank Blum 07/14/15 Robert Wilkinson Philip Bettencourt 07/22/14 Robert Wright Robert Wilkinson 09/24/13 Katie Barrows Robert Wright 07/10/12 Katie Barrows Robert Wright BUSINESS SESSION ITEM NO. 1 Page 2 of 2 Voting Procedures: All actions must be taken on a majority vote or by a majority of the quorum present. On the passage of every motion, the vote shall be taken by voice or roll call as appropriate. The presiding Chairperson will open and close nominations to the Commission for chairperson and vice chairperson. The vote will be taken and the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson selected. Tie Votes: In the case of a tie vote, an additional motion is made which obtains a majority vote to break the tie. If a tie vote results at a time when less than all members are present, the matter shall automatically be continued to the Agenda of the next regular meeting unless otherwise ordered by the body. ALTERNATIVES This action is stated in the Municipal Code, staff does not recommend an alternative. Prepared and approved by: Gabriel Perez, Planning Manager Page 1 of 4 PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT DATE: JULY 24, 2018 CASE NUMBER: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2018-0003 APPLICANT: SMARTLINK FOR AT&T PROPERTY OWNER: DESERT RECREATION DISTRICT REQUEST: THE PLACEMENT OF A 65-FOOT TALL MONOPALM WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION TOWER AND MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT AT THE LA QUINTA COMMUNITY PARK CEQA: THE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT HAS DETERMINED THAT THIS PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PURSUANT TO SECTION 15332 (CLASS 32) OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT IN THAT THE PROPOSED PROJECT CAN BE CHARACTERIZED AS IN-FILL DEVELOPMENT AND SECTION 15303 (CLASS 3) FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION OF SMALL STRUCTURES LOCATION: NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF EISENHOWER DRIVE AND AVENIDA MONTEZUMA LEGAL: APN: 773-074-002, 77-753 AVENIDA MONTEZUMA RECOMMENDED ACTION Adopt resolution approving Conditional Use Permit 2018-0003 and determine that the project is exempt from the California Quality Act (CEQA). EXECUTIVE SUMMARY • AT&T is requesting approval of a 65-foot tall telecommunications tower camouflaged as a Mexican Fan palm tree at the La Quinta Community Park near the intersection of Eisenhower Drive and Avenida Montezuma (Attachment 1). • Twelve antenna panels will attach to the tower at a height of 55 feet and associated ground-mounted mechanical equipment will be located in an enclosure near the base of the tower behind the Francis Hack Rose Garden Dedication Wall. PUBLIC HEARING NO. 1 Page 2 of 4 • The proposed facility will fill a gap in AT&T wireless service that currently exists in this part of La Quinta. BACKGROUND The project site is within the La Quinta Community Park near the baseball fields, within an area that is not currently utilized as park space (Attachment 2). A cell tower already exists in the central area of the park near the La Quinta Community Fitness Center. The La Quinta Community Park is owned and operated by Desert Recreation District (DRD). The applicant has secured permission to lease this area of the park from DRD (Attachment 3). PROPOSAL AND ANALYSIS AT&T is requesting a CUP for a 65-foot tall monopalm at the La Quinta Community Park near the intersection of Eisenhower Drive and Avenida Montezuma. The tower includes a total of twelve antenna panels mounted at a height of 55 feet, and will be camouflaged with faux palm fronds (Attachment 4). Telecommunications facilities, such as monopalm cell towers, are regulated by Chapter 9.170 of the La Quinta Municipal Code (Code) and allow for towers up to 100 feet in height. Support equipment, consisting of multiple cabinets and a backup generator, is proposed to be ground-mounted within a 28-foot by 15-foot equipment enclosure located behind the Francis Hack Rose Garden Dedication Wall to stealth the enclosure. The enclosure consists of stucco walls at a height of 8 feet. A wrought iron grid will be installed on top of the enclosure to deter theft. Bougainvilla will be planted to grow along the wall in order to further camouflage the enclosure. The placement of the monopalm is within a cluster of existing palm trees at the western edge of the park. This location was chosen by DRD avoid impact of usable park space. The palms trees at this end of the park are of similar height to the monopalm, which helps stealth the monopalm. A live 40-foot Mexican Fan palm tree will be planted near the northeast corner of the equipment enclosure to further stealth the monopalm. (Attachment 5). The total lease area for the telecommunications facility is approximately 410 square feet. The facility will be in operation 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and is unmanned. A networks operation personnel member will visit the site every 4-6 weeks for general maintenance review. Site Justification: AT&T has identified a significant gap in coverage in the vicinity of Avenida Montezuma in the City and the surrounding community as identified on their submitted radio frequency (RF) map (Attachment 6). The placement of the monopalm in the park would improve coverage to customers in the area. The Code contains provisions for new towers to first explore opportunities for collocation as a means of maximizing existing tower facilities and minimizing the Page 3 of 4 number of new towers in the City. Several alternative sites and collocation sites were explored but were found infeasible (Attachment 7). Sites include: • City Public Works Yard o No area available for ground equipment due to the upcoming remodel of the Public Works Yard • Fritz Burns Park o Park to be redesigned and the City is unable to provide a location for the tower and ground equipment • City Hall o Too far outside the area they need to fill the coverage gap • Embassy Suites o Embassy Suites was not interested in providing a lease site • Tradition Golf Course o Golf Course management was not interested in providing a lease site • Water Tank property at top of Cove o Access is limited due to Bighorn Sheep easement on the property • Vacant City property at top of Cove o Due to proximity to residences, City staff informed AT&T that they did not have a good chance to gain approval on this property • Village Park Animal Hospital o This building is below the required height to fill the coverage gap • Light poles in and near the park o Not structurally able to support colocation • Existing monopalm facility in the park o This facility cannot support colocation and maintain stealth properties AGENCY AND PUBLIC REVIEW Public Agency Review: This request was sent to all applicable City departments and affected public agencies. All written comments received are on file and available for review with the Design and Development Department. All applicable comments have been adequately addressed and/or incorporated in the recommended Conditions of Approval. Public Notice: This project was advertised in The Desert Sun newspaper on July 13, 2018, and mailed to all property owners within 500 feet of the site. To date, no comments have been received. Any written comments received will be handed out at the Planning Commission Hearing. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW The Design and Development Department has determined that this project is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15332 (Class 32) of the California Environmental Quality Act as in-fill development and Section 15303 (Class 3) for new construction or conversion of small structures. Page 4 of 4 Prepared by: Cheri Flores, Senior Planner Approved by: Gabriel Perez, Gabriel Perez Attachments: 1. Project Information 2. Project Area Map 3. Authorization from Desert Recreation District 4. CUP Plan Set 5. Renderings 6. Project Justification and RF Map 7. Sites reviewed for suitability but rejected PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2018 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR PLACEMENT OF A 65-FOOT TALL MONOPALM WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION TOWER AND EQUIPMENT AT LA QUINTA COMMUNITY PARK AND FINDING THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT CASE NUMBER: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2018-0003 APPLICANT: SMARTLINK WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California did, on the 24th day of July 2018, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider a request by AT&T for approval of a 65-foot tall monopalm wireless telecommunication tower and mechanical equipment, generally located at the La Quinta Community Park, east of the intersection of Eisenhower Drive and Avenida Montezuma, more particularly described as: APN: 773-074-002 77-753 AVENIDA MONTEZUMA WHEREAS, the Design and Development Department published a public hearing notice in The Desert Sun newspaper on July 13, 2018 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 9.170.090 of the Municipal Code to justify approval of said Conditional Use Permit: 1. Consistency with General Plan The design of the proposed wireless facility is consistent with La Quinta General Plan, which requires utilities and communication facilities to be available, adequate and convenient for all residents. The applicant has determined that a need for this type of service, in this general area, exists and providing such a facility will ensure that the public has access to such services. The placement of the monopalm tower at this site will have a negligible impact on the surrounding public thoroughfares and land uses. Planning Commission Resolution 2018 - Conditional Use Permit 2018-0003 Applicant: Smartlink July 24, 2017 Page 2 of 3 2. Public Welfare The proposed wireless facility will not create conditions materially detrimental to the public health, safety and general welfare. The facility will provide enhanced communication services to the surrounding area, including emergency and public safety communications. The wireless facility is required to comply with the American National Standard Institute (ANSI) standards for professionally acceptable radio frequency emissions to ensure the antennas will not interfere with the surrounding land uses. 3. Visual Impacts The proposed wireless telecommunication facility minimizes adverse visual impacts through careful design and site placement. The facility utilizes a small footprint, and is proposed as a stealth Monopalm, which fronds should minimize the visual impacts of the facility. The Monopalm is in close proximity to other palm trees at the park’s west entrance to help camouflage the tower. Additionally, the equipment enclosure will be located behind the existing monument wall at the park’s west entrance, which will assist in shielding the equipment from view. 4. Tower Design The proposed wireless telecommunication facility is designed at the minimal height to achieve the service provider’s objectives for coverage within this portion of the community. The proposed camouflaged wireless communications facility, as conditioned, to be a 65-foot facility is consistent with City of La Quinta development standards for wireless telecommunication facilities. 5. Justification The proposed wireless telecommunication facility is necessary, as shown in the applicant’s justification letter, to continue and improve community access to wireless service from the project site. Therefore, this facility is necessary to improve community access to wireless services. 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. Planning Commission Resolution 2018 - Conditional Use Permit 2018-0003 Applicant: Smartlink July 24, 2017 Page 3 of 3 SECTION 2. That the above project be determined by the Planning Commission to be exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15332 and 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines. SECTION 3. That it does hereby approve Conditional Use Permit 2018-0003, 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 24th day of July 2018, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: _______________________________ PAUL QUILL, Chairperson City of La Quinta, California ATTEST: _______________________________ GABRIEL PEREZ, Planning Manager City of La Quinta, California PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2018- CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2018-0003 APPLICANT: SMARTLINK Page 1 of 8 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 Conditional Use Permit. 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. This Conditional Use Permit shall comply with the requirements and standards of Government Code §§ 66410 through 66499.58 (the “Subdivision Map Act”), and Chapter 13 of the La Quinta Municipal Code (“LQMC”). The City of La Quinta’s Municipal Code can be accessed on the City’s Web Site at www.laquintaca.gov. 3. The Conditional Use Permit shall expire on July 24, 2020 and shall become null and void in accordance with 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. Any expansion or substantial modifications to the approved plan shall require an amendment of this Conditional Use Permit. Minor modifications to this Conditional Use Permit shall be considered by the Design and Development Director, 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. 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 • La Quinta Design and Development Department (Grading Permit, Green Sheet (Public Works Development Clearance) for Building Permits, Water Quality Management Plan(WQMP) Exemption Form – Whitewater River Region, Improvement Permit) • La Quinta Building and Safety Division for Building Permits • La Quinta Planning Division • 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 • South Coast Air Quality Management District Coachella Valley PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2018- CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2018-0003 APPLICANT: SMARTLINK Page 2 of 8 • Federal Communication Commission • Federal Aviation Administration 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 improvements plans for City approval. 6. 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. 7. 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 8. 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. Said conferred rights shall also include grant of access easement to the City of La Quinta for the purpose of graffiti removal by City staff or assigned agent in perpetuity and agreement to the method to remove graffiti and to paint over to best match existing. The applicant shall establish the aforementioned requirements in the CC&R’s for the development or other agreements as approved by the City Engineer. 9. The applicant shall cause no easement to be granted, or recorded in the public right of way unless such easement is approved by the City Engineer. 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. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2018- CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2018-0003 APPLICANT: SMARTLINK Page 3 of 8 10. 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). 11. The submitted preliminary plans appear to propose no or minimal grading and may not require a grading permit (see exceptions in Municipal Code Section 8.80.040). If a grading permit is required, a precise grading plan prepared by a Civil Engineer registered in California and a Soils Report prepared by a professional registered in California must be approved by the City Engineer prior to the commencement of grading. “On-Site Precise Grading” plans shall normally include all on-site surface improvements including but not necessarily limited to finish grades for curbs & gutters, building floor elevations, parking lot improvements, and ADA requirements including ADA accessibility from public right of way to the proposed equipment. 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. Building plans and structural calculations shall be submitted for review and approval by the Building and Safety Division. 12. 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 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. PRECISE GRADING 13. If a grading permit is required, the applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.050 (Grading Improvements). 14. To obtain an approved grading permit, the applicant shall submit and obtain approval of all of the following: A. A grading plan prepared by a qualified engineer, PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2018- CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2018-0003 APPLICANT: SMARTLINK Page 4 of 8 B. A preliminary geotechnical (“soils”) report prepared by a qualified engineer, All grading shall conform to the recommendations contained in the Preliminary Soils Report, and shall be certified as being adequate by a soils engineer, or by an engineering geologist. 15. 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. DRAINAGE 16. Stormwater handling shall conform with the approved hydrology and drainage report for the La Quinta Square project. Nuisance water shall be disposed of in an approved manner. UTILITIES 17. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.110 (Utilities). 18. 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 safety, practical and aesthetic purposes. 19. Underground utilities shall be installed prior to overlaying hardscape. For installation of utilities in existing improved streets, the applicant shall comply with trench restoration requirements as 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 so as to not conflict with access aisles/entrances. MAINTENANCE 20. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.160 (Maintenance). 21. Any disturbed areas including landscaping shall be replaced in-kind. FEES AND DEPOSITS 22. 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 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2018- CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2018-0003 APPLICANT: SMARTLINK Page 5 of 8 plan checking and construction inspection. Deposits and fee amounts shall be those in effect when the applicant makes application for plan check and permits. 23. 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). PLANNING 24. The proposed telecommunication facility shall comply with all federal and state statutes, including, but not limited to, FCC licensing, NIER levels, and FAA requirements. No wireless telecommunication facility or combination of facilities shall produce, at any time; power densities that exceed current FCC adopted standards for human exposure for RF (Radio Frequency Radiation Exposure Standards) fields. Failure to comply with FCC Standards will result in the immediate cessation of operation of the wireless telecommunication facility. 25. All wireless telecommunication facilities shall be installed and maintained in compliance with the requirements of the Uniform Building Code, National Electrical Code, the City’s noise ordinance, and other applicable codes, as well as other restrictions specified in the permit and the La Quinta Municipal Code. The facility operator and the property owner shall be responsible for maintaining the facility in good condition, which shall include, but not be limited to, regular cleaning, painting, and general upkeep and maintenance of the site consistent with the facility’s original approval. 26. The panel antennas shall be mounted securely to the monopalm tower. All antennas and antenna arrays shall be painted to match the faux palm fronds and shall be shielded from view by the tower’s faux palm fronds. The final design of the screening material shall be approved by the Design and Department Director. 27. The proposed mono-palm shall be approved at a height of 65 feet. 28. Branches shall extend a minimum of 18 inches beyond the antenna arrays. 29. The monopalm structure shall include fifty (50) fronds for maximum antenna screening. 30. One (1) live Mexican Fan Palm shall be planted near the equipment enclosure in order to preserve the symmetry of the existing palm tree pattern at the park. 31. Antennas, equipment, and all ancillary components shall be stealth to the maximum extent feasible. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2018- CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2018-0003 APPLICANT: SMARTLINK Page 6 of 8 32. The applicant shall negotiate in good faith for shared use by third parties; an owner generally will negotiate in the order in which requests for information are received, except an owner generally will negotiate with a party who has received an FCC license or permit before doing so with other parties. 33. AT&T, or successor, shall have a continuing obligation to respond to and resolve any and all complaints associated with any potential interference with frequencies related to residential and/or life safety communications and operations. Response shall be within 48 hours of receipt of notice of any such complaints. 34. The placement of the pole shall not interfere with the existing infrastructure and improvements at this location. The pole shall not be placed on a public paths-of- travel. 35. The wireless telecommunication facility operators are required to notify the City of La Quinta’s Planning Division within sixty (60) days of any change of ownership of the facility. 36. This telecommunication facility is subject to a ten-year review by the Planning Commission. The review will determine whether or not the originally approved telecommunication facility and accessory equipment are still in compliance with the conditions of approval, and that all radio frequencies are in compliance with FCC OET Bulletin 65. This report shall be prepared by a qualified licensed engineer. 37. The entire facility shall be maintained in a condition consistent with the conditions of this approval and, if the facility is not so maintained this approval is subject to revocation or other correcting actions as determined appropriate by the City. 38. No cables, conduit or other equipment on the monopalm tower pole shall be visible. All electrical work for the proposed antennas shall be contained within the monopalm tower cavity. 39. The entire facility shall be maintained in a condition consistent with the conditions of this approval with no visible deterioration of the faux palm treatment and all landscaping, including the required additional live palm tree and plantings around the equipment enclosure, in a live healthy status. If the facility is not so maintained, this approval is subject to revocation or other correcting actions as determined appropriate by the City. 40. The proposed mono-palm shall be approved at a height of 45 feet with a concurrent one-time height modification taken under Section 6409(a) of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012, for an ultimate height of 65 feet. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2018- CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2018-0003 APPLICANT: SMARTLINK Page 7 of 8 FIRE 41. Provide a minimum 2A10BC rated fire extinguisher. Fire extinguisher is to be mounted from 3.5'' to 5'' from floor. 42. If hazardous material are to be utilized in equipment room, an approved NFPA 704 diamond sing with appropriate hazard level numbers is to be posted in a visible location at front of room. 43. A KNOX box with access key(s) is to be installed at front of equipment room for fire department access. 44. A fire department final inspection is required. BUILDING 45. Use the following address for all future submittals: 77-753 Avenida Montezuma 46. All construction shall comply with the applicable California Building Code requirements at time of submittal. LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION 47. The applicant shall comply with LQMC Sections 13.24.130 (Landscaping Setbacks) & 13.24.140 (Landscaping Plans) 48. The applicant shall submit the landscape plans for approval to plan checking by the Planning Division. When plan checking has been completed by the Planning Division, the applicant shall obtain the signatures of CVWD and the Riverside County Agricultural Commissioner, prior to submittal for signature by the Planning Manager and/or the City Engineer. NOTE: Plans are not approved for construction until signed by both the Planning Manager and/or the City Engineer. 49. Landscape areas shall have permanent irrigation improvements meeting the requirements of the Planning Manager. 50. The applicant or his agent has the responsibility for proper sight distance requirements per guidelines in the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) “A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets” latest edition, in the design and/or installation of all landscaping and appurtenances abutting and within the private and public street right-of-way. 51. Landscape and irrigation plans shall be signed and stamped by a licensed landscape PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2018- CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2018-0003 APPLICANT: SMARTLINK Page 8 of 8 architect. 52. All new 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). 53. All landscaping shall consist of, at minimum, 36” box trees (i.e., a minimum 2.5 inch caliper measured three feet up from grade level after planting), 5-gallon shrubs, and groundcover. 54. The applicant shall submit the final landscape plans for review, processing and approval to the Design and Development Department, in accordance with the Final Landscape Plan application process as a minor final landscape plan. Planning Manager approval of the final landscape plans is required prior to issuance of the first building permit unless the Design and Development Director determines extenuating circumstances exist which justify an alternative processing schedule. NOTE: Plans are not approved for construction until signed by the appropriate City official, including the Planning Manager. Prior to final approval of the installation of landscaping, the Landscape Architect of record shall provide the Planning Manager 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 landscaping inspection that adjustments are required in order to meet the intent of the Planning Commission’s approval, the Planning Manager shall review and approve any such revisions to the landscape plan. Project Information CASE NUMBER: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2018-0003 APPLICANT: SMARTLINK FOR AT&T PROPERTY OWNER: DESERT RECREATION DISTRICT REQUEST: THE PLACEMENT OF A 65-FOOT TALL MONOPALM WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION TOWER AND MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT AT THE LA QUINTA COMMUNITY PARK LOCATION: NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF EISENHOWER DRIVE AND AVENIDA MONTEZUMA, APN: 773-074-002 GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: OPEN SPACE-RECREATION ZONING DESIGNATION: PARKS AND RECREATION SURROUNDING ZONING/LAND USES: NORTH: VILLAGE COMMERCIAL EXISTING PET HOSPITAL SOUTH: VILLAGE COMMERCIAL VACANT CITY OWNED PROPERTY EAST: VILLAGE COMMERCIAL LA QUINTA COMMUNITY PARK WEST: COVE RESIDENTIAL EXISTING RESIDENCES WEST OF EISENHOWER DR ATTACHMENT 1 La QuintaCommunity Park ProjectSite CALLE TAMPICO AVENIDA MONTEZUMAEISENHOWER DRIVEAVENIDA NAVARROAVENIDA BERMUDASCALLE HIDALGO Source: Esri, DigitalGlobe, GeoEye, Earthstar Geographics, CNES/AirbusDS, USDA, USGS, AeroGRID, IGN, and the GIS User Community ¯0 160 320 480 64080Feet ATTACHMENT 2 ATTACHMENT 3 318401 VON KARMAN AVE., SUITE 400IRVINE, CA 92612TEL: (949) 387-1265FAX: (949) 387-12751452 EDINGER AVE.TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA 9278010650 REAGAN ST. #482LOS ALAMITOS, CALIFORNIA 90720T-1VICINITY MAPGENERAL CONTRACTOR NOTESAPPROVALSLEGAL DESCRIPTIONTHE FOLLOWING PARTIES HEREBY APPROVE AND ACCEPT THESE DOCUMENTS &AUTHORIZE THE SUBCONTRACTOR TO PROCEED WITH THE CONSTRUCTION DESCRIBEDHEREIN. ALL DOCUMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY THE LOCAL BUILDINGDEPARTMENT & MAY IMPOSE CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS.DISCIPLINE:SIGNATURE:DATE:AT&T RF ENGINEER:AT&T OPERATIONS:SITE ACQUISITION:CONSTRUCTION MANAGER:PROPERTY OWNER:ZONING VENDOR:PROJECT MANAGER:SUBCONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY ALL PLANS & EXISTING DIMENSIONS & CONDITIONS ONTHE JOB SITE & SHALL IMMEDIATELY NOTIFY THE ENGINEER IN WRITING OF ANYDISCREPANCIES BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THE WORK OR BE RESPONSIBLE FOR SAME.GENERAL NOTESTHE FACILITY IS UNMANNED AND NOT FOR HUMAN HABITATION. A TECHNICIAN WILL VISITTHE SITE AS REQUIRED FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE. THE PROJECT WILL NOT RESULT INANY SIGNIFICANT DISTURBANCE OR EFFECT ON DRAINAGE; NO SANITARY SEWERSERVICE, POTABLE WATER, OR TRASH DISPOSAL IS REQUIRED AND NO COMMERCIALSIGNAGE IS PROPOSED.Your world. DeliveredLOCAL MAPPROJECT TEAMCODE COMPLIANCESITE INFORMATIONDRAWING INDEX1452 EDINGER AVE. 3RD FLOORTUSTIN, CALIFORNIA 92780Your world. DeliveredDRIVING DIRECTIONSPROJECT DESCRIPTION1. 2016 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE2. 2016 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODEADOPTED 2008 NEC3. 2016 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE4. 2016 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE5. 2016 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE6. 2016 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE7. COUNTY COASTAL ZONE LAND USEORDINANCE-TITLE 238. COUNTY FIRE CODE ORDINANCE - TITLE 169. COUNTY LAND USE ORDINANCE - TITLE 2210.COUNTY BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTIONORDINANCE - TITLE 19ALL WORKS AND MATERIALS SHALL BE PERFORMED AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITHTHE CURRENT EDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING CODES AS ADOPTED BY THE LOCALGOVERNING AUTHORITIES. NOTHING IN THESE PLANS IS TO BE CONSTRUED TO PERMITWORK NOT CONFORMING TO THE LATEST EDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING CODES.NAME:DESERT RECREATION DISTRICTADDRESS:45-305 OASIS STCITY,STATE,ZIP:INDIO, CA 92201CONTACT:TROY STRANGE / NIGEL PAXTONPHONE:760-347-3484 / 760-213-8511EMAIL:tstrange@drd.us.com / nigel@ariesadvisors.netLATITUDE:33° 40' 33.98" (33.676106°) N.LONGITUDE:116° 18' 26.60" (-116.307389°) W.LAT./LONG. TYPE:NAD 83GROUND ELEVATION:49.4'-0" A.M.S.L.APN #:773-074-002AREA OF CONSTRUCTION:±410 SQ FT.ZONING / JURISDICTION:CITY OF LA QUINTACURRENT ZONING:OSPROPOSED USE:UNMANNED TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITYHANDICAP REQUIREMENTS:FACILITY IS UNMANNED AND NOT FOR HUMANHABITATION. HANDICAPPED ACCESS NOT REQUIREDABOVE GROUND LEVEL:65' A.G.L.SITE NUMBER: CLV2581 (NSB)SITE NAME: CLV2581PTN NUMBER: 355169938877-753 AVENIDA MONTEZUMALA QUINTA, CA 92253RIVERSIDE COUNTYSITE············SITECOMPANY:SMARTLINK, LLCADDRESS:18401 VON KARMAN AVE., SUITE 400CITY,STATE,ZIP:IRVINE, CA 92612CONTACT:ALEXIS HADLEYPHONE:(949) 838-7313EMAIL:AHadley@smartlinkllc.comCOMPANY:SMARTLINK, LLCADDRESS:18401 VON KARMAN AVE., SUITE 400CITY,STATE,ZIP:IRVINE, CA 92612CONTACT:ALEXIS HADLEYPHONE:(949) 838-7313EMAIL:AHadley@smartlinkllc.comCOMPANY: CASA INDUSTRIES, INC.ADDRESS: 10650 REAGAN ST. #482CITY,STATE,ZIP: LOS ALAMITOS, CA 90720CONTACT: JULIUS SANTIAGOPHONE: (714) 553-8899EMAIL:jsantiago@casaind.comCOMPANY:AT&TADDRESS:3070 ADAMS ST,CITY,STATE,ZIP:RIVERSIDE, CA 92504CONTACT:GUNJAN MALIKPHONE:(562) 650-5681EMAIL:GM827W@att.comCOMPANY:AT&TADDRESS:1452 EDINGER AVE.CITY,STATE,ZIP:TUSTIN, CA. 92780CONTACT:MAHESH KALOURPHONE:(562) 650-5681EMAIL:MK5852@at&t.comCOMPANY:BECHTEL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.ADDRESS:16808 ARMSTRONG AVENUE SUITE 225CITY,STATE,ZIP:IRVINE, CA 92606CONTACT:RON VANDERWALPHONE: (714) 343-0931EMAIL: rvanderw@bechtel.comCOMPANY:SMARTLINK, LLCADDRESS:18401 VON KARMAN AVE., SUITE 400CITY,STATE,ZIP:IRVINE, CA 92612CONTACT:ALEXIS HADLEYPHONE:(949) 838-7313EMAIL:AHadley@smartlinkllc.comCOMPANY:AT&TADDRESS:3070 ADAMS ST,CITY,STATE,ZIP:RIVERSIDE, CA 92504CONTACT:GUNJAN MALIKPHONE:(562) 650-5681EMAIL:GM827W@att.comVCVCVCCURRENT GENERAL PLAN:OS-REXISTING LAND USE:PARKTYPE OF OCCUPANCY:UTYPE OF CONSTRUCTION:V-B ATTACHMENT 4 318401 VON KARMAN AVE., SUITE 400IRVINE, CA 92612TEL: (949) 387-1265FAX: (949) 387-12751452 EDINGER AVE.TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA 9278010650 REAGAN ST. #482LOS ALAMITOS, CALIFORNIA 90720A-1SITE PLAN20'40'80'1"=40'-0"SCALE:EISENHOWER DR AVENIDA MONTEZUMAAVENIDA MONTEZUMAZONING PR 318401 VON KARMAN AVE., SUITE 400IRVINE, CA 92612TEL: (949) 387-1265FAX: (949) 387-12751452 EDINGER AVE.TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA 9278010650 REAGAN ST. #482LOS ALAMITOS, CALIFORNIA 90720A-21ENLARGED SITE PLAN1/8"=1'-0"SCALE:2EQUIPMENT PLAN1/4"=1'-0"SCALE:AVENIDA MONTEZUMASECTOR 'A'100°SECTOR 'B'195°SECTOR 'C'350°3NOT USED 318401 VON KARMAN AVE., SUITE 400IRVINE, CA 92612TEL: (949) 387-1265FAX: (949) 387-12751452 EDINGER AVE.TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA 9278010650 REAGAN ST. #482LOS ALAMITOS, CALIFORNIA 90720A31ANTENNA PLAN1/2"=1'-0"SCALE:2ANTENNA AND RRU SCHEDULE3NOT USED 318401 VON KARMAN AVE., SUITE 400IRVINE, CA 92612TEL: (949) 387-1265FAX: (949) 387-12751452 EDINGER AVE.TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA 9278010650 REAGAN ST. #482LOS ALAMITOS, CALIFORNIA 90720A-41EAST ELEVATION 1/4"=1'-0"SCALE:2NORTH ELEVATION 1/4"=1'-0"SCALE: 318401 VON KARMAN AVE., SUITE 400IRVINE, CA 92612TEL: (949) 387-1265FAX: (949) 387-12751452 EDINGER AVE.TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA 9278010650 REAGAN ST. #482LOS ALAMITOS, CALIFORNIA 90720A-51WEST ELEVATION 1/4"=1'-0"SCALE:2SOUTH ELEVATION 1/4"=1'-0"SCALE: ©2018 Google Maps 77865 Avenida Montezuma La Quinta CA 92201 CLV2581 CLV2581 Accuracy of photo simulation based upon information provided by project applicant. Location Existing Looking east from Eisenhower DriveProposed View 1 proposed monopalm proposed live palm proposed equipment enclosure ATTACHMENT 5 ©2018 Google Maps 77865 Avenida Montezuma La Quinta CA 92201 CLV2581 CLV2581 Accuracy of photo simulation based upon information provided by project applicant. Location Existing Looking west from parkProposed View 2 proposed monopalm proposed equipment enclosure proposed live palm ©2018 Google Maps 77865 Avenida Montezuma La Quinta CA 92201 CLV2581 CLV2581 Accuracy of photo simulation based upon information provided by project applicant. Location Existing Looking northeast from Eisenhower DriveProposed View 3 proposed monopalm proposed equipment enclosure proposed live palm On Behalf of Tyler Kent Wireless Development Specialist 18401 Von Karman Ave, Ste 400 Irvine, CA 92612 949.701.2444 cellular 949-419-3471 fax Tyler.kent@smartlinkllc.com AT&T Project Number: CLV2581 AT&T Project Name: CLV2581 City of La Quinta Application for a CUP Project Information and Justification AT&T Mobility (AT&T) is requesting approval of a Plot Plan permit application for the construction and operation of an unmanned wireless telecommunications facility (cell site), and presents the following project information for your consideration: Project Location Address: 77865 Avenida Montezuma, La Quinta, CA 92201 APN: 773-074-002 Zoning: OS Project Representative Tyler Kent Smartlink, LLC 18401 Von Karman Ave, Ste 400 Irvine, CA 92612 949-701-2444 cellular 949-419-3471 fax Tyler.kent@smartlinkllc.com AT&T Contact Gunjan Malik, Project Manager 1452 Edinger Ave. 3rd Floor Tustin, CA 92780-6246 Gm827w@att.com 562-650-5681 Project Description AT&T proposes to construct an unmanned wireless telecommunications facility consisting of a 65’ tall faux palm tree “mopopalm.” The antennas will be disguised within the branches of the palm tree which will blend nicely with the other trees in the near vicinity and design of the park. The associated equipment cabinets will be mounted within a 28’ x 15’ equipment shelter, which will be incorporated into the existing memorial structure currently on site. The equipment shelter will be constructed to match the existing structure and blend in with the environment. AT&T will work with the County and the community to install a state of the art stealth faux tree which will provide a benefit to the residents and visitors of the County of Riverside. Project Objectives There are several reasons why a wireless carrier requires the installation of a cell site within a specified area to close a “significant gap in coverage:” ATTACHMENT 6 • The radio signal must be of sufficient strength to achieve consistent, sustainable, and reliable service to customers at a level sufficient for outdoor, in-vehicle, and in-building penetration with good voice quality (Threshold, -76db). • When nearby other sites become overloaded, and more enhanced voice and data services are used (4G and other high-speed data services) signal contracts and a gap is created. With heavy use it is intensified due to the unique properties of digital radio transmissions. In this specific case, this location was selected because AT&T’s radio-frequency engineers (RF) have identified a significant gap in coverage in the vicinity of Avenida Montezuma in the City of Laquinta and the surrounding community as demonstrated on the enclosed radio-signal propagation maps. Findings/Burden of Proof The site for the proposed use is adequate in size and shape. AT&T is proposing a mono-palm design for this project which is a stealth design. The requested height of the mono-palm design is the minimum height needed in order to fill the significant gap in coverage for this project. The height restriction for the wireless facilities is 65’. AT&T uses the most advanced technology and design when constructing the mono-palm so as to blend the facility with the surrounding community and landscaping and thereby minimizing the visual impact of the site. The proposed location has sufficient access to streets and highways that are adequate in width and pavement type to carry the quantity and quality of traffic generated by the proposed use. The access to this site is immediately off Avenida Montezuma. There are adequate access routes directly to the proposed facility. All the roadways and access ways within the facility are in compliance with local, state and federal regulations concerning width and pavement. The proposed use will not have an adverse effect upon adjacent or abutting properties. The project will not have an adverse effect upon adjacent or abutting properties as it is a stealth design that will blend naturally with the subject property and is far away from the residential areas that surround the parcel. The project will provide a public benefit of better wireless telecommunications and data services to the surrounding neighborhoods and community. The proposed use is deemed essential and desirable to the public convenience or welfare. The new wireless telecommunications facility is in high demand to the residents and visitors of the La Quinta. Wireless communications are vastly used in this area and the need for this site was established entirely from increased usage of AT&T services in the vicinity of the requested project. GENERAL INFORMATION Site Selection Customer demand drives the need for new cell sites. Data relating to incomplete and dropped calls is gathered, drive-tests are conducted, and scientific modeling using sophisticated software is evaluated. Once the area requiring a new site is identified, a target ring on a map is provided to a real estate professional to begin a search for a suitable location. During an initial reconnaissance, properties for consideration for the installation of a cell site must be located in the general vicinity of the ring, with an appropriate zoning designation, and appear to have enough space to accommodate an antenna structure and the supporting radio equipment. The size of this space will vary depending on the objective of the site. The owners of each prospective location are notified to assess their interest in partnering with AT&T. Four key elements are considered in the selection process: • Leasing: The property must have an owner who is willing to enter into a long-term lease agreement under very specific terms and conditions. • Zoning: It must be suitably zoned in accordance with local land-use codes to allow for a successful permitting process. • Construction: Construction constraints and costs must be reasonable from a business perspective, and the proposed project must be capable of being constructed in accordance with local building codes and safety standards. • RF: It must be strategically located to be able to achieve the RF engineer’s objective to close the significant gap with antennas at a height to clear nearby obstructions. The Benefits to the Community Approximately 90-percent of American adults subscribe to cell phone service. People of all ages rely increasingly on their cell phones to talk, text, send media, and search the Internet for both personal and business reasons. More and more, they are doing these things in their homes, therefore, becoming reliant on adequate service within residential neighborhoods. In fact, 50-percent of people relocating are not signing up for landline service at their new location and are using their cell phone as their primary communication method. The installation and operation of the proposed facility will offer improved: • Communications for local, state, and federal emergency services providers, such as police, fire, paramedics, and other first-responders. • Personal safety and security for community members in an emergency, or when there is an urgent need to reach family members or friends. Safety is the primary reason parents provide cell phones to their children. Currently 25% of all preteens, ages 9 to 12, and 75% of all teens, aged 13 to 19, have cell phones. • Capability of local businesses to better serve their customers. • Opportunity for a city or county to attract businesses to their community for greater economic development. • Enhanced 911 Services (E911) – The FCC mandates that all cell sites have location capability. Effective site geometry within the overall network is needed to achieve accurate location information for mobile users through triangulation with active cell sites. (Over half of all 911 calls are made using mobile phones.) Safety – RF is Radio The FCC regulates RF emissions to ensure public safety. Standards have been set based on peer-reviewed scientific studies and recommendations from a variety of oversight organizations, including the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP), American National Standards Institute (ANSI), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Drug Administration (FDA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). Although the purview of the public safety of RF emissions by the FCC was established by the Telecommunications Act of 1996, these standards remain under constant scrutiny. All AT&T cell sites operate well below these standards, and the typical urban cell site operates hundreds or even thousands of times below the FCC’s limits for safe exposure. AT&T Company Information AT&T is one of the fastest growing nationwide service providers offering all digital voice, messaging and high-speed data services to nearly 30 million customers in the United States. AT&T is a “telephone corporation”, licensed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to operate in the 1950.2-1964.8, 1965.2-1969.8 MHz and 1870.2-1884.8-1889.8 MHz frequencies, and a state- regulated Public Utility subject to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). The CPUC has established that the term “telephone corporation” can be extended to wireless carriers, even though they transmit signals without the use of telephone lines. AT&T will operate this facility in full compliance with the regulations and licensing requirements of the FCC, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the CPUC, as governed by the Telecommunications Act of 1996, and other applicable laws. The enclosed information is presented for your consideration. AT&T requests approval of the proposed location and design. Please contact me at 949-933-3918 or JMcConnell@smarlinkllc.com for any questions or requests for additional information. Respectfully submitted, Tyler Kent, Smartlink, LLC Authorized Agent for AT&T Page 3 © 2008 AT&T Knowledge Ventures. All rights reserved. AT&T is a registered trademark of AT&T Knowledge Ventures. LTE Coverage Before site CLL02581 Page 4 © 2008 AT&T Knowledge Ventures. All rights reserved. AT&T is a registered trademark of AT&T Knowledge Ventures. LTE Coverage After site CLL02581 Page 5 © 2008 AT&T Knowledge Ventures. All rights reserved. AT&T is a registered trademark of AT&T Knowledge Ventures. LTE Coverage standalone site CLL02581 On Behalf of Tyler Kent Wireless Development Specialist 18401 Von Karman Ave, Ste 400 Irvine, CA 92612 949.701.2444 cellular 949-419-3471 fax Tyler.kent@smartlinkllc.com AT&T Project Number: CLV2581 AT&T Project Name: Montezuma’s Revenge City of La Quinta Application for a Conditional Use Permit Project Information and Justification Letter of Colocation Efforts and Alternative Site Analysis Statement of Operations AT&T Mobility (AT&T) is requesting approval of a conditional use permit application for the construction and operation of an unmanned wireless telecommunications facility (cell site), and presents the following project information for your consideration: Project Location Address: 77865 Avenida Montezuma APN: 773-074-002 Zoning: OS Project Representative Tyler Kent Smartlink, LLC 18401 Von Karman Ave, Ste 400 Irvine, CA 92612 949-701-2444 cellular 949-419-3471 fax Tyler.kent@smartlinkllc.com AT&T Contact Gunjan Malik, Project Manager 1452 Edinger Ave. 3rd Floor Tustin, CA 92780-6246 Gm827w@att.com 562-650-5681 Project Description AT&T proposes to construct an unmanned wireless telecommunications facility consisting of a 65 tall faux palm tree “mopopalm.” The antennas will be disguised within the branches of the palm tree which will blend nicely with the many other trees in the near vicinity. The associated equipment cabinets will be mounted within a CMU enclosure architecturally designed behind the front sign to the park. AT&T will work with the City and the community to install a state of the art stealth faux tree which will provide a benefit to the residents and visitors of the City of La Quinta. Project Objectives There are several reasons why a wireless carrier requires the installation of a cell site within a specified area to close a “significant gap in coverage:” ATTACHMENT 7 • The radio signal must be of sufficient strength to achieve consistent, sustainable, and reliable service to customers at a level sufficient for outdoor, in-vehicle, and in-building penetration with good voice quality (Threshold, -76db). • When nearby other sites become overloaded, and more enhanced voice and data services are used (4G and other high-speed data services) signal contracts and a gap is created. With heavy use it is intensified due to the unique properties of digital radio transmissions. In this specific case, this location was selected because AT&T’s radio-frequency engineers (RF) have identified a significant gap in coverage in the vicinity of Avenida Montezume and Avenida Navaro in the City of La Quinta and the surrounding community as demonstrated on the enclosed radio-signal propagation maps. Alternative Site Analysis / Colocation Analysis The following locations were evaluated and the reasons why they were not selected for this project are addressed. Please review the attached map for their precise locations: 1. 78106 Francis Hack Ln. La Quinta – City Public Works Lot There is an existing Crown Castle pole on this lot that AT&T originally considered it’s primary candidate. Unfortunately, City personnel informed us that the lot was being remodeled and they could not dedicate any additional space for the necessary ground equipment. 2. 78107 Avenue 52 La Quinta – City Park This city park was also considered a primary candidate, but AT&T was told by City Personnel that park was being redesigned and that they could not provide a dedicated location for AT&T’s proposed site anytime in the near future. 3. 78495 Calle Tampico La Quinta – Civic Center This location was determined to be too far outside the search ring to fill AT&T’s gap in coverage. 4. 50777 Santa Rosa Plaza - Embassy Suites The hotel was contacted numerous times via phone and certified mail and they never returned any communication. AT&T determined they were not interested in leasing space for a cell site. 5. 78505 Old Avenue 52 – Tradition Golf Course The golf course management stated they are not interested in leasing space to AT&T for a cell site. 6. APNs 774-182-005 and 774-182-007 – Coachella Water Tank There is big horn sheep easement on both of these parcels making access to the property limited to only 6 months out of the year. 7. APN 771-140-028 – City owned empty lot near the water tanks City planning stated that due to the close proximity of nearby residences, AT&T did not have a good chance of success for a zoning approval on this property. Findings/Burden of Proof The site for the proposed use is adequate in size and shape. AT&T is proposing a mono-palm design for this project which is a stealth design. The requested height of the mono-palm design is the minimum height needed in order to fill the significant gap in coverage for this project. The height restriction for the wireless facilities is 65’. AT&T uses the most advanced technology and design when constructing the mono-palm so as to blend the facility with the surrounding community and landscaping and thereby minimizing the visual impact of the site. The proposed location has sufficient access to streets and highways that are adequate in width and pavement type to carry the quantity and quality of traffic generated by the proposed use. The access to this site is immediately off Avenida Montezuma. There are adequate access routes directly to the proposed facility. All the roadways and access ways within the facility are in compliance with local, state and federal regulations concerning width and pavement. The proposed use will not have an adverse effect upon adjacent or abutting properties. The project will not have an adverse effect upon adjacent or abutting properties as it is a stealth design that will blend naturally with the subject property and is far away from the residential areas that surround the parcel. The project will provide a public benefit of better wireless telecommunications and data services to the surrounding neighborhoods and community. The proposed use is deemed essential and desirable to the public convenience or welfare. The new wireless telecommunications facility is in high demand to the residents and visitors of the City of La Quinta. Wireless communications are vastly used in this area and the need for this site was established entirely from increased usage of AT&T services in the vicinity of the requested project. GENERAL INFORMATION Site Selection Customer demand drives the need for new cell sites. Data relating to incomplete and dropped calls is gathered, drive-tests are conducted, and scientific modeling using sophisticated software is evaluated. Once the area requiring a new site is identified, a target ring on a map is provided to a real estate professional to begin a search for a suitable location. During an initial reconnaissance, properties for consideration for the installation of a cell site must be located in the general vicinity of the ring, with an appropriate zoning designation, and appear to have enough space to accommodate an antenna structure and the supporting radio equipment. The size of this space will vary depending on the objective of the site. The owners of each prospective location are notified to assess their interest in partnering with AT&T. Four key elements are considered in the selection process: • Leasing: The property must have an owner who is willing to enter into a long-term lease agreement under very specific terms and conditions. • Zoning: It must be suitably zoned in accordance with local land-use codes to allow for a successful permitting process. • Construction: Construction constraints and costs must be reasonable from a business perspective, and the proposed project must be capable of being constructed in accordance with local building codes and safety standards. • RF: It must be strategically located to be able to achieve the RF engineer’s objective to close the significant gap with antennas at a height to clear nearby obstructions. The Benefits to the Community Approximately 90-percent of American adults subscribe to cell phone service. People of all ages rely increasingly on their cell phones to talk, text, send media, and search the Internet for both personal and business reasons. More and more, they are doing these things in their homes, therefore, becoming reliant on adequate service within residential neighborhoods. In fact, 50-percent of people relocating are not signing up for landline service at their new location and are using their cell phone as their primary communication method. The installation and operation of the proposed facility will offer improved: • Communications for local, state, and federal emergency services providers, such as police, fire, paramedics, and other first-responders. • Personal safety and security for community members in an emergency, or when there is an urgent need to reach family members or friends. Safety is the primary reason parents provide cell phones to their children. Currently 25% of all preteens, ages 9 to 12, and 75% of all teens, aged 13 to 19, have cell phones. • Capability of local businesses to better serve their customers. • Opportunity for a city or county to attract businesses to their community for greater economic development. • Enhanced 911 Services (E911) – The FCC mandates that all cell sites have location capability. Effective site geometry within the overall network is needed to achieve accurate location information for mobile users through triangulation with active cell sites. (Over half of all 911 calls are made using mobile phones.) Safety – RF is Radio The FCC regulates RF emissions to ensure public safety. Standards have been set based on peer- reviewed scientific studies and recommendations from a variety of oversight organizations, including the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP), American National Standards Institute (ANSI), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Drug Administration (FDA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). Although the purview of the public safety of RF emissions by the FCC was established by the Telecommunications Act of 1996, these standards remain under constant scrutiny. All AT&T cell sites operate well below these standards, and the typical urban cell site operates hundreds or even thousands of times below the FCC’s limits for safe exposure. AT&T Company Information AT&T is one of the fastest growing nationwide service providers offering all digital voice, messaging and high-speed data services to nearly 30 million customers in the United States. AT&T is a “telephone corporation”, licensed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to operate in the 1950.2-1964.8, 1965.2-1969.8 MHz and 1870.2-1884.8-1889.8 MHz frequencies, and a state-regulated Public Utility subject to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). The CPUC has established that the term “telephone corporation” can be extended to wireless carriers, even though they transmit signals without the use of telephone lines. AT&T will operate this facility in full compliance with the regulations and licensing requirements of the FCC, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the CPUC, as governed by the Telecommunications Act of 1996, and other applicable laws. The enclosed information is presented for your consideration. AT&T requests approval of the proposed location and design. Please contact me at 949-933-3918 or JMcConnell@smarlinkllc.com for any questions or requests for additional information. Respectfully submitted, Tyler Kent, Smartlink, LLC Authorized Agent for AT&T From:Tyler Kent To:Cheri Flores Subject:RE: Project #CUP2018-0003 CLV2581 Date:Friday, May 25, 2018 12:32:39 PM Attachments:image002.png image003.png image004.png image005.png image006.png image007.png image008.png Hello Cheri, Please see the bellow response to the requested information. CUP2018-0003 Alternative Candidate & Colocation Feasibility 1. The vet building across the street 51230 Eisenhower Dr, La Quinta, CA 92253 Answer: The Village Park Animal Hospital is below the height required to satisfy the significant gap in coverage and the management was not interested in leasing space. 2. Light poles in and near the park This option was explored however the light poles were not structurally able to support the wireless facility and would need to be replaced. A light pole design would not provide the least obtrusive means to fill the gap in coverage as 12 antennas attached to a new light pole would be more visible than a monopalm designed to provide stealthing concealment of the antennas within the palm fronds. As there is another monopalm tree within the park as well as several live palms, the proposed design matches and compliments to surroundings within and around the park. 3. The other monopalm facility in the park’s interior Colocation on the existing wireless facility was considered and ruled out as a candidate. The structure cannot support additional carriers. A monopalm design does not lend itself to support an additional carrier and still maintain stealth properties. 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TO: Honorable Chair and Members of the Planning Commission FROM: Cheri Flores, Senior Planner DATE: July 24, 2018 SUBJECT: DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT STATUS REPORT The Planning Commission requested a report on the status of active development agreements for compliance with La Quinta Municipal Code (LQMC) Section 9.250.030, Development Agreements. The periodic review of development agreements is required by the City Council at least every 12 months from the date the development agreement was entered into until the expiration of the agreement. Last year, five active development agreements were reviewed (Attachment 1) and identified. Of the five, one, Village Park Animal Hospital, was determined to be in full compliance with no further obligations. The remaining agreements are summarized in the table below. Since last year, the Centre Pointe Development has not come into compliance. Active Development Agreements Project Name Applicant Project Description Effective Date Status 1 Centre Pointe Center Point Development LQ, LLC 50-acre Mixed-use development at SEC of Washington Street and Miles Avenue July 17, 2003 (Expires 2053) Under Review 2 Legacy Villas Centex Homes 280 residential units at NWC of Coachella and Eisenhower November 20, 2003 (Expires 2053) Compliance Mitigation Fees are being collected 3 Signature (PGA West) Villas, Haciendas, Estates Crown Pointe Partners, LLC 264 condo/townhome units at PGA West August 18, 2008 (Expires 2058) Compliance Mitigation Fees are being collected STUDY SESSION ITEM NO. 1 2 4 SilverRock Resort SilverRock Development Company, LLC Development of the SilverRock Resort including luxury hotel, lifestyle hotel, luxury branded residential, shared services and conference center, and mixed-use village. October 29, 2014 (expires October 29, 2044) Compliance Site Development Permits for Planning Areas 2-6 recently approved and construction anticipated to commence. The Centre Pointe, Legacy Villas, and Signature developments are within the Tourist Commercial District, with representative land uses that include specialized commercial uses oriented to tourist and resort activity that generate transit occupancy tax revenue. Development Agreements were entered into for these projects for purposes of payment to the City a per unit payment for potential loss of anticipated general fund revenues from transient occupancy tax as a result of the use of these sites for a residential resort development instead of a traditional tourist commercial use, such as a hotel. The Centre Pointe development included partial construction of casitas and sanctuary villas that are subject to payment of one-time and annual mitigation fees to the City, unless the City receives $546,131 minimum annual transient occupancy tax (TOT) for three consecutive years generated by the development. The Finance Department has reported that this threshold has not been met and they would still be required to pay mitigation fees. The Centre Pointe HOA has requested information via public records request to verify if the TOT threshold has been met and discussion between the City Staff and HOA continue. The Legacy Villas and Signature developments are in compliance with mitigation payment obligations of their respective development agreements. Summaries of each of the Development Agreements are provided as Attachments 2-5. The periodic review of active development agreements will be scheduled for consideration by the City Council after a minimum 30 days advanced notice is provided to project applicants by the Director. Attachments: 1. Map of developments with active development agreements 2. Centre Pointe Development Agreement Summary 3. Legacy Villas Development Agreement Summary 4. Signature Development Agreement Summary 5. SilverRock Resort Development Agreement Summary SH-111 MADISON ST54TH AVEWASHINGTON ST48TH AVE EISENHOWER DR52ND AVE JEFFERSON STAVENIDA BERMUDASMILES AVE AVENIDA CARRANZA50TH AVE AIRPORT B LV CALLE TAMPICO E I S E N H O W E R D R 50TH AVE JEFFERSON ST Source: Esri, DigitalGlobe, GeoEye, Earthstar Geographics,CNES/Airbus DS, USDA, USGS, AeroGRID, IGN, and the GISUser Community Development Agreement Project Locations ¯ CREATED FEBRUARY 24, 2017 CENTER POINT LEG ACY VILLAS SILVERRO CK SIGNATURE Centerpoint Development Agreement (DA2003-0006) Project Description: 134 room hotel, 136 condo/casita units, residential development of 54 detached homes, 14 market rate homes, 40 affordable homes, 2 restaurants, medical office, surgical facility, 132 suite retirement community, 72 suite assisted living, and a 32 bed memory care facility. Applicant: Center Point Development LQ, LLC Case No.: Development Agreement 2003-006, Ord 409, 423, 455 and 504 (4 DA amendments approved) Related Case: Specific Plan 2001-055 Effective Dates: July 17, 2003, Expires July 17, 2053 (50 YEARS) Terms: • Developer to construct 134 guest room hotel, 136 condo/casitas units, 13 courtyard cluster villas, 54 unit residential development, 14 market rate homes, 40 affordable homes, two restaurants, medical office/ surgical facility, 26 sanctuary villas. • Development of a Casitas HOA • CASITAS DEVELOPMENT: A resort-style condominium with 136 condominium/casitas units. One-time Mitigation: $1,500 for each unit with payment due upon the first close of escrow. Annual Mitigation: Each July 1 the Casitas HOA shall pay annual mitigation fee of $150 for each unit sold to a purchaser. Fee shall not be required to be paid for any operative year in which the City has received transient occupancy taxes derived from the Suites Hotel parcel, casitas parcel, and sanctuary villas parcel which equals or exceeds $546,131 for the applicable operative year. If City received minimal annual TOT ($546,131) in each of three consecutive operative years, the Casitas Development HOA’s obligation to pay the annual mitigation fee shall be terminated. • SANCTUARY VILLAS DEVELOPMENT: A development containing 26 sanctuary villas. One-time Mitigation: $2,150 for each unit with payment due upon the first close of escrow. Annual Mitigation: Each July 1 the Casitas HOA shall pay annual mitigation fee of $150 for each unit sold to a purchaser. Fee shall not be required to be paid for any operative year in which the City has received ATTACHMENT 2 transient occupancy taxes derived from the Suites Hotel parcel casitas parcel, and sanctuary villas parcel which equals or exceeds $546,131 for the applicable operative year. If City received minimal annual TOT ($546,131) in each of three consecutive operative years, the Sanctuary Villas Development HOA’s obligation to pay the annual mitigation fee shall be terminated. • Developer develops a neighborhood park. • Contribution towards landscape improvements Status: Under Review to determine compliance with one-time and annual mitigation payments for Casitas and Sanctuary Villas • Casitas and Sanctuary Villas (partially constructed) • Applebee’s restaurant (complete) • Homewood Suites by Hilton La Quinta (complete) • The Palms La Quinta retirement community (complete) • Eisenhower Medical Center (complete) • 2nd sit-down restaurant (vacant) • Pioneer Park (complete) To view the CP Development La Quinta LLC Development Agreement please use the following web address: https://lqdocs.laquintaca.gov/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=20723&searchid=97fda75 b-ba06-4ee4-baf6-b22fc917c23a&dbid=1 LEGACY VILLAS DA TERMS (DA 2003-007) Project description: 280 unit Residential Resort on 44.61 Acres Applicant: Centex Homes Case No.: Development Agreement 2003-007 Related Case: Specific Plan 2003-065, Site Development Permit 2003-778, Environmental Assessment 2003-478 Effective Dates: Development Agreement is considered effective on December 12, 2003 and expires December 11, 2053 (50 YEARS). Terms: • A one-time mitigation fee of $2,500 per unit constructed in the project due on or before the date the building permit is issued for each unit. • Annual mitigation fee which is collected by the HOA at $1,000 per year per unit that has been sold to an owner. The HOA then forwards to the City of La Quinta. • The Annual mitigation fee is reduced from $1,000 to $500 per year if the City receives TOT from rental units in the project that exceeds $500,000 for three consecutive years during the term of the Development Agreement and can be totally eliminated if the City has received TOT from rental units in the Project in excess of $1,000,000 for any three consecutive operating years during the life of the Development Agreement. • Any rentals are subject to TOT. • Rental Tracking System by HOA. Status: Compliance Actual amount for 2017/18 is $346,813.65 Projected amount for 2018/19 is $360,304 To view the Centex Homes Development Agreement please use the following web address: https://lqdocs.laquintaca.gov/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=20844&searchid=ad3e8b1 e-3d90-4f6b-a68e-9eb5b47804f6&dbid=1 ATTACHMENT 3 EDENROCK (SIGNATURE) DA TERMS (DA2006-011) Project Description: 264 condo/townhome units (83 courtyard, 79 Manor triplex and 102 Village units) on 41.95 acres. Development Agreement entered into for purposes of payment to City a per unit upfront payment for potential loss of anticipated general fund revenues from “Transient Occupancy Tax” as a result of the use of the site for a residential resort instead of a traditional tourist commercial use such as a 1,000 room resort hotel, conference center and 100,000 square feet of resort retail. Applicant: Crowne Pointe Partners, LLC Case No.: Development Agreement 2006-011, Ordinance 457 Related Case: SP 83-002, Amendment No. 6, GPA 2006-107, ZC 2006-127, Tentative Tract Map 33226, SDP 2006-852 Effective Dates: August 18, 2008 and expires August 18, 2058 (50 YEARS) Terms: • Compliance with Conditions of Approval • Recordation of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions • Payment to the City for each unit .75% of the developer’s full sale price of the unit upon close of escrow, inclusive of all developer-installed options and upgrades, with the amount of such sales price verified by the City. • Payment of Fair Share Improvements as identified in mitigation measures 11.0-3 and 11.0-4 of the project EIR. Status: Compliance • Project construction in initial stages • Mitigation fees are being collected • 2017/18 - $56,915.29 (14 units sold, including the models) To view the Crowne Pointe Partners Development Agreement please use the following web address: https://lqdocs.laquintaca.gov/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=43952&searchid=5cee4ba e-3071-479a-ba63-3387e875ebd6&dbid=1 ATTACHMENT 4 SILVERROCK DA TERMS (DA 2014-1001 Ord. 520) Project description: Development of a resort development as follows: Area Project Components Acres PA 1 Modification of existing Golf Course 173 PA 2 a 140 room luxury hotel with spa and fitness center (170,000 sq. ft) 17 acres PA 3 35 luxury branded residential homes 14 acres PA 4 shared service/conference facility 12 acres PA 5 lifestyle hotel 200 room(170,000 sq. ft.) 10 acres PA 6 luxury branded residential development (66 units) 10 acres PA 7 Mixed-Use Village Area 1 (150 units) 10.5 acres PA 8 Resort Residential Village (160 units) 32 PA 9 Mixed Use Village Area II (80 units) 15 Applicant: SilverRock Development Company, LLC Effective Dates: • Development Agreement entered into on November 19, 2014 and expires November 19, 2044 (30 YEARS). • Amendment 1 to the DA was entered into on October 29, 2015 Case No.: Development Agreement 2014-1001, Ordinance 520 Related Cases: SDP 2016-005, SDP 2016-0009 Purpose (Amendment 1) : Refinements to Site Map and detailed schedule of Performance for Developer to perform predevelopment tasks. The agreement proposed to eliminate uncertainty in planning and secure orderly development, ensure a desirable and functional community environment, provide effective and efficient development of public facilities, infrastructure, and services appropriate for the development of the Project, and assure attainment of the maximum effective utilization of resources within the City. Key points of the Agreement: • Establishment of a vested right to execute and fulfill the development program in accordance with the SilverRock Resort Specific Plan and applicable zoning regulations in force when the Agreement goes into effect. • Permit and development impact fees are to be paid in accordance with those fees in force and effect as of the effective date of the Agreement. • Any non-city development fees, such as the CVMSHCP or TUMF fees, will be collected at the rate in effect at the standard time of collection. • Developer is responsible for executing development in accordance with identified development program. ATTACHMENT 5 • Developer acknowledges responsibility for CEQA mitigation monitoring. • The Agreement is to be reviewed at least annually in order to ensure compliance with provisions. Status: Compliance • Site Development Permits for PA 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 Approved • A contract amendment regarding the development agreement terms and project schedule is currently being prepared. To view the Silver Rock Development Agreement please use the following web address: https://lqdocs.laquintaca.gov/WebLink/1/doc/44920/Page1.aspx TO: Honorable Chair and Members of the Planning Commission FROM: Carlos Flores, Associate Planner DATE: July 24, 2018 SUBJECT: WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES UPDATE The Planning Commission, on July 25, 2017, received a status report of approved wireless telecommunication facilities in the City of La Quinta for compliance with conditions of approval. Six facilities were out of compliance during the 2017 report. Wireless telecommunication facilities are governed by the requirements of the La Quinta Municipal Code (LQMC) Chapter 9.170, Wireless Telecommunication Facilities. New telecommunication facilities require approval of a conditional use permit (CUP) by the Planning Commission. Modifications or additions to existing telecommunication facilities require approval of a minor use permit by Director Decision. Section 9.170.080 requires a ten-year review by the Planning Commission. Staff reviewed 31 wireless telecommunication facility CUP files beginning with the first CUP in 1995. A total of 17 wireless facilities were constructed and are currently operational (Attachment 1). Staff conducted a visual survey on July 10, 2018 of the facility locations and reviewed the condition of the facilities for compliance with the approved conditions of approval. These facilities may be subject to revocation by the Planning Commission if the operation of the facilities is inconsistent with the conditions of approval. One new facility at El Pollo Loco restaurant was observed to be out of compliance with the CUP conditions of approval and has not been accepted by staff. A summary of the status of the 17 operational wireless telecommunication facilities is provided in the table below as well as a detailed table in Attachment 2. Staff is available to answer questions during the study session. Attachments: 1.Map of La Quinta Wireless Telecommunication Facilities 2.Detailed Status of Existing Wireless Telecommunication Facilities STUDY SESSION ITEM NO. 2 2 Table of Approved La Quinta Wireless Telecommunication Facilities No Case No. Address Approval Date Type Facility Condition 1 CUP 1996- 025 78150 Calle Tampico Septembe r 24, 1996 Rooftop In Compliance 2 CUP 2017- 0003 78611 Highway 111 July 11, 2017 Monopalm Not in Compliance (Currently under inspection and corrections required) 3 CUP 1999- 043 78080 Calle Estado April 13, 1999 Rooftop In Compliance 4 CUP 1999- 045 47950 Dune Palms Road July 27, 1999 Monopalm In Compliance 5 CUP 2001- 054 77865 Avenida Montezuma March 13, 2001 Monopalm In Compliance 6 CUP 2001- 055 49499 Eisenhower Drive April 3, 2001 Monopalm In Compliance 7 CUP 2001- 059 81600 Avenue 58 May 8, 2001 Tower In Compliance 8 CUP 2001- 060 78790 Highway 111 July 10, 2001 Monopalm In Compliance 9 CUP 2001- 061 49499 Eisenhower Drive July 24, 2001 Monopalm In Compliance 10 CUP 2001- 062 81600 Avenue 58 August 28, 2001 Tower In Compliance 11 CUP 2001- 063 46600 Adams Street October 9, 2001 Monopalm In Compliance 12 CUP 2004- 085 54001 Madison Street Septembe r 14, 2004 Monopalm In Compliance 13 CUP 2009- 119 47647 Caleo Bay Drive July 28, 2009 Rooftop In Compliance 14 CUP 2009- 124 78998 Miles Avenue April 27, 2010 Monopalm In Compliance 3 15 CUP 2009- 127 78136 Francis Hack Lane April 27, 2010 Monopalm In Compliance 16 CUP 2012- 148 77750 Avenue 50 July 22, 2014 Monopalm In Compliance 17 CUP 2008- 118 54001 Madison Street March 24, 2009 Monopalm (Colocation) In Compliance SH-111 MADISON ST54TH AVEWASHINGTON ST48TH AVE EISENHOWER DR52ND AVE JEFFERSON STAVENIDA BERMUDASMILES AVE AIRPORT BLVAVENIDA CARRANZA58TH AVE FRED WARING DR 50TH AVE CALLE TAMPICO MONROE STFRED WARING DR EISENHOWER DR 58TH AVEJEFFERSON ST50TH AVE 2 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 CITY OF LA QUINTA WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES ¯ UPDATED JULY 11, 2018 Legend La Quinta City Limits Wireless Telecommunications Facilities ATTACHMENT 1 Site 1 Planning Case no: CUP 1996-025, MUP 2015-0012 Approval date: September 24, 1996 Location: 78150 Calle Tampico Type: Rooftop Building Height: 43’5” Status: Consistent with Conditions of Approval for CUP and MUP. A minor use permit was approved February 9, 2016 to modify antenna structures and work is complete. In Compliance Last Known Provider: T-Mobile Approved Plans Existing Conditions ATTACHMENT 2 Site 2 Planning Case no: CUP 1996-026, TUP 2015-0011, CUP2017-0003 Approval date: September 24, 1996 Location: 78611 Highway 111- La Quinta Square (formerly Simon Motors) Type: Monopalm Building Height: 49’ Status: The wireless facility originally was constructed as a rooftop facility behind a parapet wall at Simon Motors. The Simon Motors building was demolished for redevelopment of the site as La Quinta Square. TUP 2015-0011 allowed a temporary wireless facility during construction of La Quinta Square, while a permanent location is established. Conditional Use Permit 2017-0003 was approved on July 11, 2017 for a permanent monopalm facility. It is currently in inspection review, with Planning and Building comments needing to be addressed. Not in Compliance Last Known Provider: T-Mobile CUP 1996-026- Simulation Exhibit CUP2017-0003 Site 3 Planning Case no: CUP 1999-043, MUP2014-1072 Approval date: April 13, 1999, (MUP2014-1072 approved on June 13, 2014) Location: 78080 Calle Estado Type: Rooftop Building Height: 37’ to top of parapet Status: The rooftop wireless facility is in good condition and is well screened by a parapet wall. A minor use permit was approved for ground-mounted generator to serve the wireless facility in the building parking area. In Compliance Last Known Provider: Verizon CUP 1996-043 Exhibit Existing Conditions Site 4 Planning Case no: CUP 1999-045, MUP2014-1072 Approval date: July 27, 1999 Location: 47950 Dune Palms Road (Rear Parking lot of the Desert Sands Unified School District) Type: Monopalm Facility Height: 50’ Status: Limited visibility from public streets. Two date palm trees were required to be installed at a height of 40’ and 35’ to mitigate adverse visual effects of the monopalm. Two live date palms were observed. Condition No. 5 requires that the trees be permanently irrigated and maintained by the applicant or DSUSD. If the trees die they are required to be replaced immediately. In Compliance Last Known Provider: Nextel CUP 1999-045 Exhibit Existing Conditions Site 5 Planning Case no: CUP 2001-054, MUP2014-1013 (Equipment Replacement), CUP2009-122 (Colocation) Approval date: March 13, 2001 Location: 77865 Avenida Montezuma, La Quinta Community Park Type: Monopalm Facility Height: 60 feet Status: The palm fronds were replaced and are consistent with the approved plans. Conditions of approval specific to maintenance were approved with the colocation CUP. In Compliance Last Known Provider: Verizon CUP 2001-054 Exhibit Existing Conditions Site 6 Planning Case no: CUP 2001-055 Approval date: April 3, 2001 Location: 49499 Eisenhower Drive, La Quinta Resort Type: Monopalm Facility Height: 65 feet Status: The monopalm is in good condition. The facility equipment is roof-mounted on the adjacent building. No additional palm tree planting was required. In Compliance Last Known Provider: Verizon CUP 2001-055 Exhibit Existing Conditions Site 7 Planning Case no: CUP 2001-059, MUP2014-1002, MUP 2012-1050, MUP 2014-1006 (Equipment Replacement) Approval date: May 8, 2001 Location: 81600 Avenue 58, Imperial Irrigation District Type: Tower Facility Height: 101’ 1” Status: No conditions for disguising equipment were approved. Antennas are currently located lower on the tower. Limited visibility of structure from Avenue 58. In Compliance Last Known Provider: Sprint PCS CUP 2001-059 Exhibit Existing Conditions Site 8 Planning Case no: CUP 2001-060, MUP2011-1034 (Colocation), MUP2015-0010 (Equipment Replacement) Approval date: July 10, 2001 Location: 78790 Highway 111, One Eleven La Quinta Center (CVWD Well Site) Type: Monopalm Facility Height: 60’ Status: Condition 7 requires permanent irrigation watering on a timer system for two live date palm trees. The two date palms are present at the site. In Compliance Last Known Provider: Verizon CUP 2001-060 Exhibit Existing Conditions Site 9 Planning Case no: CUP 2001-061, MUP 2014-1001 (Replace Equipment) Approval date: July 24, 2001 Location: 49499 Eisenhower Drive, La Quinta Resort Type: Monopalm Facility Height: 65’ Status: Two live palm trees were required per approved plans and are in good condition. No conditions of approval specific to regular maintenance were included with the CUP. In Compliance Last Known Provider: AT&T CUP 2001-061 Exhibit Existing Conditions Site 10 Planning Case no: CUP 2001-062, MUP2011-1017 (Equipment Replacement), MUP2012-1053 (Equipment Replacement), MUP 2016-1011 (Equipment Replacement) Approval date: August 28, 2001 Location: 81600 Avenue 58, Imperial Irrigation District Type: Tower Facility Height: 120’ Status: Two sets of antenna arrays are visible. Conditions of approval have been satisfied. In Compliance Last Known Provider: AT&T CUP 2001-062 Exhibit Existing Conditions Site 11 Planning Case no: CUP 2001-063, MUP2012-1043 (Equipment Replacement), MUP2014-1005 (Colocation), CUP 2001-063 Amendment 2 Approval date: October 9, 2001, Amendment 2 approved July 28, 2009 Location: 46600 Adams Street, Extra Space Storage Type: Monopalm Facility Height: 73 feet Status: Two live palm trees were required with CUP 2001-063. Two live palm trees were observed at the site. Condition 25 requires perpetual maintenance of the facility. In Compliance Last Known Provider: Sprint CUP 2001-063 Exhibit Existing Conditions Site 12 Planning Case no: CUP 2004-085 and CUP 2004-085, Amendments 1 Approval date: September 14, 2004, Amendment 1 approved September 8, 2009 Location: 54001 Madison Street, Fire Station #70 Type: Monopalm Facility Height: 60 feet Status: Condition 21 requires synthetic palm fronds to extend a minimum of three feet beyond the communication antennas. No new palm trees were required, although condition 17 requires that the applicant protect all existing landscaping and irrigation. These conditions have been satisfied. In Compliance Last Known Provider: Sprint, (Amendment 1 Collation- Metro PCS) CUP 2004-085 Exhibit Existing Conditions Site 13 Planning Case no: CUP 2009-119, MUP 2015-0003, MBA 2015-0007, MA 2015-0005 Approval date: July 28, 2009 Location: 47647 Caleo Bay Drive Type: Rooftop Building Height: 38’9” to top of parapet Status: The facility includes six antennas, 3 feet in height behind four additional building cornices built to match existing building architecture. Conditions of approval have been satisfied and wireless equipment is fully screened from view. A minor use permit and modification by applicant case was approved for Verizon to install 12 panel roof-mounted antennas screened by new modified parapet walls along the side elevation. In Compliance Last Known Provider: Metro PCS CUP 2009-119 Exhibit Existing Conditions Site 14 Planning Case no: CUP 2009-124 Approval date: April 27, 2010 Location: 78998 Miles Avenue, Family Heritage Church Type: Monopalm Facility Height: 57 feet Status: Condition 20 requires perpetual maintenance of the facility and landscaping. Bougainvillea vines were required to be planted around the wall enclosure. The applicant was required to install three Mexican Fan Palms at a height of 35 feet in Condition 31. The trees have been installed and assist in screening the tower from Adams Street. In Compliance Last Known Provider: T-Mobile CUP 2009-124 Exhibit Existing Conditions Site 15 Planning Case no: CUP 2009-127, MUP 2012-1049 (Replace Equipment), MUP 2014- 1004 (Colocation) Approval date: April 27, 2010 Location: 78136 Francis Hack Lane, Fire Station #32 Type: Monopalm Colocation Facility Height: 54’-6” feet colocation, tower is 74 feet Status: In 2002, Riverside County and Sprint PCS approved a lease agreement for the establishment of a 74 foot high monpalm tower. Condition 15 required the applicant to replace all existing and deteriorated faux palm fronds with new faux palm fronds. The applicant is to install a minimum of 80 faux palm fronds and the fronds shall extend to the lowest point of the new panel antennas. The new faux palm fronds have been installed and are consistent with the condition. In Compliance Last Known Provider: Sprint CUP 2009-127 Exhibit Existing Conditions Site 16 Planning Case no: CUP 2012-148 Approval date: July 22, 2014 Location: 77750 Avenue 50, La Quinta Country Club Type: Monopalm Facility Height: 45 feet Status: Condition 18 requires installed of 4 live palm trees. Condition 26 requires maintenance of the facility consistent with conditions of approval. In Compliance Last Known Provider: Verizon CUP 2012-148 Exhibit Existing Conditions Site 17 Planning Case no: CUP 2008-118 Approval date: March 24, 2009 Location: 54001 Madison Street, Fire Station #70 Type: Monopalm Facility Height: 60 feet Status: Condition 33 requires synthetic palm fronds to extend a minimum of three feet beyond the communication antennas. No new palm trees were required, although condition 25 requires that the applicant protect all existing landscaping and irrigation. These conditions have been satisfied. In Compliance Last Known Provider: Verizon CUP 2008-118 Exhibit Existing Conditions TO: Honorable Chair and Members of the Planning Commission FROM: Gabriel Perez, Planning Manager DATE: July 24, 2018 SUBJECT: 2016 DEVELOPMENT CODE TUNE UP RECAP This report is intended to provide the Planning Commission a recap of Development Code changes adopted in 2016 that impact development review. In July 2015, Council directed staff to proceed with a Development Code Tune Up and identify ways to streamline the development review process. An ad- hoc committee consisting of two Councilmembers, two Planning Commissioners, and one Architectural and Landscaping Review Board Member was established to inventory current permitting procedures and define key issues and concerns relevant to improving the permitting process. The Development Code Tune Up objective was to allow greater flexibility and reduce the time and costs associated with the development review process. The recommendations resulted in amendments to the following Code sections: Title 2 Administration and Personnel, Chapter 2.35 Historic Preservation Commission, Title 7 Historic Preservation • Elimination of the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) to reduce development review timing in the development review process. Monitoring and protection of cultural resources is largely accomplished by the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act and state tribal consultation laws (AB 52 and SB 18). • Procedures to protect historic resources in Title 7 remain in place. Title 8 Buildings and Construction • Removed the City’s landscape review function from single-family home sites when turf reduction is proposed. Title 9 Zoning The code changes modified the Review Authority Table and assigned more responsibility for project decisions at the administrative level to achieve time and money savings for developers. The streamlined development review processes included the following: • Modification of 61 use categories in the Permitted Uses Table to allow a STAFF ITEM NO. 1 2 faster development review process and reduced fees. • Created an administrative level site development permit for smaller development projects to reduce current processing times and fees. • Created a new Planned Unit Development permit option for residential projects to allow greater flexibility from the residential development standards. This is an alternative to the preparation of a Specific Plan, which requires longer processing times and costly plan preparation. • Modified the minor adjustment process to allow up to three deviations of up to 10 percent of a numerical development standard such as a building setback, lot size, lot coverage or building height. The previous process only allowed for one deviation of a numerical development standard. Title 13 Subdivision Regulations • Eliminate the Director’s Hearing for Tentative Parcel Maps. • Allow for longer terms and flexibility in the granting of time extensions for tentative maps. • Create new procedures for revisions to tentative maps. Implementation Measures- Checks and Balances The adopted code changes modified the Review Authority Table and assigned more project decision authority at the administrative level. The ad-hoc committee recommended a reporting mechanism for staff level decisions to the City Council and Planning Commission or the public that facilitate an effective appeal and call-up review process, which include: • Clearly defined call-up review procedures. • Weekly reporting of staff level decisions for permits and development projects to the Planning Commission, City Council, and the public. 2017 Code Tune Up Metrics The 2016 code streamlining resulted in the following in 2017: • Six (6) planning cases were approved by staff in 2017 that would have previously required Planning Commission approval. • Out of the six: Two (2) were Site Development Permits, two (2) were Modification by Applicants that would have previously been considered Site Development Permits, and two (2) were Sign Programs.