VAR 1996-02911/06/1996 12:00 6197777155
CITY OF LA QUINTA PAGE 02
CITY OP LA QOXNZ'A
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT . Z
78-495 CALLE TAMPICO 1''
LA Q7INTA, CA 92253
Case No Va r
Date Received: J ( 1? -q/,
APPLICATION FOR A VARIANCE
Applicant: The William Warren Group Daytime Phone No: 310-454-1500
Address: P 0 Box 2034
(Street)
Property owner: Ray Troll Development
Santa Monica
1City)
Daytime Phone No.:
CA 90406-2034
(State) (Z.p)
714-558-7311
Addresses 2323 N. Tustin Avenue Suite F Santa Ana CA 92705
(Street) Y S ate P)
Description of Request: to eliminate the five , perc.ent minimum interior
landscaping requirement
Purpose of Request:
to provide a safer condition free of obstructions for
motorists who may be inexperienced in operating larger vehicles..
Project LocationAdams Street (across from Walmar or ion o
Pro
�sessdr s parcel No.: 64A_n2n_ni &
Existing rand Vse: vacant Existing Zonings CP 649-020-04
Related Cases: none
Legal Description of Property (May be attached):
see attached legal description
Justification: State the exceptional or extraordinary circumstances including shape, size,
location and surroundings that apply to this property that do not apply to other property
owners in the same zone.
see attached
State why the ordinance deprives the property of privileges enjoyed by other property in the
Vic -laity and under identical zoning classification.
see attached
State why the granting of this variance does not constitute a grant of special privileges
inconsistent with the limitations upon other properties in the vicinity or zone in which such
property is situated.
see hed
Signature of Applicants ��/Date: ']�/) /cj(6Signature of Property •_r(): Date:l
W tten au or ty may be attached)
Oats:
EWP0RTMUT: Any false or misleaarrlinnWarthAllal shall be grounds for denying this permit or
variance.
11/06/96 11:58 TX/RX NO.5393 P.002
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CITY OF LA QUT.ITA PAGE 02
CITY OP LA gtXNTR
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Z w ^ 2-
78-495 CALLE TAMPICO W
LA QUINTA, CA 92253 Case No.s gar a r 41 o. +i
Date Received: 1- 2_ - 41,
APPLICATION FOR A VARIANCE
Applicant: The William Warren Group Daytime Phone No: 310-454-1500
AddreSsI4 0 Box 2034 Santa Monica C 06-2034 _
(street) City) (State) t$ia)
Property Owner& Rav Trolj PPvatOPnt Daytime Phone No.: 714-558-7311
Addra s:2323 N. Tustin Avenue, Suite F Santa Ana CA 92705
(Street) ty) (State) ('Zip)
Description of Request: The Caretaker's 1145 square foot unit exceeds the
600 sq. ft. allowed.
Purpose of Request: To provide a two bedroom unit for a manager with a
small family to live on premises 24 hours a day
Adams Street (across from Walmarttsi:esaor a Parcel No.: or ion o
Project Location: 649 0_20 O l &
Existing Land Use: vacant Existing zoningsCP 649-020-04
Related Cases: none
Legal Description of Property (May be attached):see attached l(gB1 thncrriptton
Justification: State the exceptional or extraordinary circumstances including shape, size,
location and surroundings that apply to this property that do not apply to other property
owners in the same zone.
see attached
INV
State why the ordinance deprives the property of privileges enjoyed by other property in the
vic pity and under identical zoning classification.
see attached
State why the granting of this variance doss not constitute a grant of special privileges
inconsistent with the limitations upon other properties in the vicinity or zone in which such
property is situated.
see
Signature of Applicant
PAlailantrif
Signature of Property • l ): Date:
(Wri en suthality may be attached)
Date:
Any false or mislea ng n ormation shall be grounds for denying this permit or
variance.
Date:
11/06/96 11:58 TX/RX NO.5393 P.002
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ARCHITECTS, INC.
REQUEST FOR VARIANCE
1,145 S.F. Caretaker Unit vs. 600 S.F. Allowable
REQUIRED FINDINGS
CONSISTENCY WITH GENERAL PLAN
The La Quinta Self Storage project is in general conformance with the light industrial uses of the
Commercial Park identity and is consistent with the General Plan. While no design guidelines
have been established to address self storage projects such as this, the design proposal meets
the design objectives of the Land Use Elements.
CONSISTENCY WITH ZONING
As determined by the Land Use Policy Diagram the project site is within the Commercial Park
(CP) category. The La Quinta Self Storage facility is consistent with provisions of the Zoning
Code, since it is a storage use which will serve the needs of the area.
COMPLIANCE WITH CEQA
The La Quinta Self Storage project is in compliance with the requirements of the California
Environmental Act (CEQA). The granting of this request for a larger manager's apartment
would not create any negative impact on the compliance with CEQA.
SURROUNDING USES
Approval of the variance application for an area increase of the caretaker unit will not create
conditions materially detrimental to the public, safety and general welfare or injurious to or
incompatible with other properties or land uses in the vicinity.
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
There are special circumstances applicable to the subject property, which, when the zoning
regulations are strictly applied, deprive the property of privileges enjoyed by other properties in
the vicinity subject to the same zoning regulations.
As is typical to the Self Storage Industry, the quality of the caretaker unit is the key element
when determining the quality of the entire facility. While the area of the proposed 1,145 S.F.
caretaker unit exceeds the 600 S.F. floor area allowed by the Supplemental Nonresidential
Regulations, 1,145 S.F. is the required approximate size fora caretaker unit as recognized by
the self storage industry. Substandard accommodations are not marketable when attracting
quality personnel to manage the storage facility. It is an important business issue to not exclude
the potential for quality management personnel who require the living space of an additional
bedroom for family members.
34700 Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 202, Capistrano Beach, CA 92624, 714/443-0011 FAX: 714/443-0022
REQUEST FOR VARIANCE
1,145 S.F. Caretaker Unit vs. 600 S.F. Allowable
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PRESERVATION OF PROPERTY RIGHTS
The granting of a larger manager's apartment will not negatively affect the preservation of a
substantial property right possessed by other property in the same vicinity and zoning district and
otherwise denied to the subject property.
NO SPECIAL PRIVILEGES
A 600 square foot manager's apartment does not work for this facility.
In response to the proposed 1,145 S.F. caretaker unit exceeding the 600 S.F. maximum
allowable area, approval is pending for an area increase on a similar project located near Date D - ne_
Palm'and 111 That area of the caretaker unit for that project is approximately 2,000 square
feet. Z pr.° c-f ems- a "3 6-g►c- pao ,
NO LAND USE VARIANCES
The approval of the larger manager's apartment does not authorize a land use or activity which
is not permitted in the applicable zoning district.
34700 Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 200, Capistrano Beach, CA 92624, 714/443-0011 FAX: 714/443-0022
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ARCHITECTS, INC.
ATTACHMENT
Justification: State the exceptional or extraordinary circumstances including shape, size, location, and
surroundings that apply to this property that do not apply to other property owners in the same zone.
As is typical to the Self Storage Industry the parking lot is located outside the secured areas, and
is visible from the street. The parking lot is richly landscaped with more than 20% of landscaped
area, which exceeds the 5% minimum, as required by the parking facility and interior landscaping
provisions of the applicable planning requirements. Any parking of vehicles within the interior of
the site is done for loading and unloading of vehicles only and does not constitute the unattended
parking of vehicles.
With exception of the caretaker office and manager unit, the project buildings are not for business
or domestic habitation. With this fact and since the interior of site is not visible from outside
project, landscaping the interior of the storage facility does not contribute to enhancing the
environment. Any landscaping situated within the storage building areas will become an
obstruction to storage space access, will become a maintenance concern and a safety hazard.
Patrons visiting the site are often driving vans or trucks that require additional maneuvering room,
making landscaping in this drive area a safety hazard.
State why the ordinance deprives the property of privileges enjoyed by other property in the vicinity and
under identical zoning classification.
The granting of the landscape variance will not negatively affect the preservation of a substantial
safety concern possessed by other property in the same vicinity and zoning district and otherwise
denied to the subject property.
State why the granting of this variance does not constitute a grant of special privileges inconsistent with
the limitations upon other properties in the vicinity or zone in which such property is situated.
No special privileges are being requested in the case of either of the variance requests. As
previously indicated, the landscaping is above industry standard and exceeds the guidelines
indicated for parking areas and other interior landscaping requirements.
In response to the concern of no landscaping within the secured access driveways and loading
areas; any planting areas would be hidden from view and not enhance or create any value to the
community. Any landscape area within the utilitarian confines of the site is undesirable within the
industry due to maintenance and safety. The proposed distribution of landscape is similar to the
distribution of landscape areas proposed for another pending self storage facility to be near Date
Palm and 111.
34700 Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 202, Capistrano Beach, CA 92624, 714/443-0011 FAX: 714/443-0022
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ARCHITECTS, INC.
REQUEST FOR LANDSCAPE VARIANCE
Eliminate Interior Landscaping vs. 5% Minimum Interior Landscaping Requirement
REQUIRED FINDINGS
CONSISTENCY WITH GENERAL PLAN
The La Quinta Self Storage project is in general conformance with the light industrial uses of the
Commercial Park identity and is consistent with the General Plan. While no design guidelines
have been established to address self storage projects such as this, the design proposal meets
the design objectives of the Land Use Elements.
CONSISTENCY WITH ZONING
As determined by the Land Use Policy Diagram the project site is within the Commercial Park
(CP) category. The La Quinta Self Storage facility is consistent with provisions of the Zoning
Code, since it is a storage use which will serve the needs of the area.
COMPLIANCE WITH CEQA
The La Quinta Self Storage project is in compliance with the requirements of the California
Environmental Act (CEQA). The granting of this request for a landscape variance would not
create any negative impact on the compliance with CEQA.
SURROUNDING USES
Approval of the application for a landscape variance will not create conditions materially
detrimental to the public, safety and general welfare or injurious to or incompatible with other
properties or land uses in the vicinity. Additional landscaping within the secured internal areas of
the site will not be visible from outside the site boundaries.
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
There are special circumstances applicable to the subject property, which, when the zoning
regulations are strictly applied, deprive the property of privileges enjoyed by other properties in
the vicinity subject to the same zoning regulations.
As is typical to the Self Storage Industry the parking lot is located outside the secured areas, and
is visible from the street. The parking lot is richly landscaped with more than 20% of landscaped
area, which exceeds the 5% minimum, as required by the parking facility and interior
landscaping provisions of the applicable planning requirements. Any parking of vehicles within
the interior of the site is done for loading and unloading of vehicles only and does not constitute
the unattended parking of vehicles.
34700 Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 202, Capistrano Beach, CA 92624, 714/443-0011 FAX: 714/443-0022
REQUEST FOR LAND__..PE VARIANCE
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With exception of the caretaker office and manager unit, the project buildings are not for
business or domestic habitation. With this fact and since the interior of site is not visible from
outside project, landscaping the interior of the storage facility does not contribute to enhancing
the environment. Any landscaping situated within the storage building areas will become an
obstruction to storage space access, will become a maintenance concern and a safety hazard.
Patrons visiting the site are often driving vans or trucks that require additional maneuvering
room, and thus landscaping in this drive area is a safety hazard.
PRESERVATION OF PROPERTY RIGHTS
The granting of the landscape variance will not negatively affect the preservation of a substantial
property right possessed by other property in the same vicinity and zoning district and otherwise
denied to the subject property.
NO SPECIAL PRIVILEGES
No special privileges are being requested. As previously indicated, the landscaping is above
industry standard and exceeds the guidelines indicated for parking areas and other interior
landscaping requirements.
In response to the concern of no landscaping within the secured access driveways and loading
areas; any planting areas would be hidden from view and not enhance or create any value to the
community. Any landscape area within the utilitarian confines of the site is undesirable within
the industry due to maintenance and safety. The proposed distribution of landscape is similar to
the distribution of landscape areas proposed for another pending self storage facility to be near
-fie Palmsand 111. p rot.w cS & 6t Gi-RIL p(
NO LAND USE VARIANCES
The approval of the landscape variance does not authorize a land use or activity which is not
permitted in the applicable zoning district.
34700 Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 200, Capistrano Beach, CA 92624, 714/443-0011 FAX: 714/443-0022