2021 10 26 PCPLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA Page 1 of 4 OCTOBER 26, 2021
PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER
78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta
REGULAR MEETING on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2021, AT 5:00 P.M.
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SPECIAL NOTICE
Teleconferencing and Telephonic Accessibility In Effect
Pursuant to Executive Orders N-25-20 and N-08-21 executed by the Governor of California,
and subsequently Assembly Bill 361 (AB 361, 2021), enacted in response to the state of
emergency relating to novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and enabling
teleconferencing accommodations by suspending or waiving specified provisions in the Ralph
M. Brown Act (Government Code § 54950 et seq.), members of the public, Planning
Commission, the City Attorney, City Staff, and City Consultants may participate in this
meeting by teleconference.
Members of the public may listen to this meeting by tuning-in live via
http://laquinta.12milesout.com/video/live.
Members of the public wanting to address the Planning Commission, either for a specific
agenda item or matters not on the agenda, are requested to follow the instructions listed
below:
Written public comments – can be provided in-person during the meeting or emailed to the
Planning Commission Secretary, Tania Flores, at TFlores@LaQuintaCA.Gov, no later than
3:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting, and will be distributed to the Planning Commission
and incorporated into the agenda packet and public record of the meeting, and will not be
read during the meeting unless, upon the request of the Chairperson, a brief summary of
any public comment is asked to be read, to the extent that the Planning Commission
Secretary can accommodate such request.
If emailed, the mail subject line must clearly state “Written Comments” and the email should
list the following:
1)Full Name 4)Public Comment or Agenda Item Number
2) City of Residence 5)Subject
3) Phone Number 6) Written Comments
Planning Commission agendas and
staff reports are now available on the
City’s web page: www.LaQuintaCA.Gov
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***** TELECONFERENCE PROCEDURES *****
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and participate in the meeting by teleconference via Zoom and use the “raise your
hand” feature when public comments are prompted by the Chairperson; the City will
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and general public and allow him/her/they to speak on the item(s) requested. Please note
– members of the public must unmute themselves when prompted upon being recognized
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address listed above prior to the commencement of the meeting. If that is not possible,
and to accommodate public comments on items that may be added to the agenda after its
initial posting or items that are on the agenda, every effort will be made to attempt to
review emails received by the City during the course of the meeting. The Chairperson will
endeavor to take a brief pause before action is taken on any agenda item to allow the
Commission Secretary to review emails and share any public comments received during
the meeting. All emails received by the City, at the email address above, until the
adjournment of the meeting, will be included within the public record relating to the
meeting.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL: Commissioners Caldwell, Currie, Hassett, McCune, Proctor, Tyerman and
Chairperson Nieto
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 by providing written public comments either in-person or via
email as indicated above; or provide verbal public comments either in-person or via
teleconference by joining the meeting virtually at
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88146423364 and use the “raise your hand” feature
when prompted by the Chairperson or Planning Commission Secretary. Members of the
public attending the meeting in-person are requested to complete a “Request to Speak”
form and submit to the Planning Commission Secretary. Please limit your comments to
three (3) minutes (or approximately 350 words). 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 the Brown Act
[Government Code § 54954.2(b)].
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CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - NONE
CONSENT CALENDAR
NOTE: Consent Calendar items are routine in nature and can be approved by one motion.
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1. APPROVE MEETING MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
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2. ADOPT RESOLUTION FINDING THE PROPOSED PURCHASE BETWEEN THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA AND SHOVLIN PROPERTIES FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 78370 HIGHWAY 111 CONSISTENT WITH THE GENERAL
PLAN 2035
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BUSINESS SESSION
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1. APPROVE CANCELLATION OF REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETINGS OF NOVEMBER 23, 2021 AND DECEMBER 28, 2021
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STUDY SESSION
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1. REVIEW IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW STARBUCKS DRIVE-THROUGH;
LOCATION: NORTHWEST CORNER OF WASHINGTON STREET AND CALLE
TAMPICO
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
For all Public Hearings on the agenda, a completed “Request to Speak” form must be filed
with the Planning Commission Secretary prior to consideration of that item.
A person may submit written comments to the Planning Commission before a public
hearing or speak in-person or via teleconference accessibility in support or opposition to
the approval of a project(s). If you challenge a project(s) in court, you may be limited to
raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing or in written
correspondence delivered to the City at, or prior to the public hearing.
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1. ADOPT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND SITE
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR A NEW 4,335 SQUARE FOOT DRIVE-
THROUGH BUILDING FOR A PANERA RESTAURANT; CEQA: DESIGN AND
DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT HAS DETERMINED THE PROJECT IS
CONSISTENT WITH EA 1996-319; LOCATION: 78902 HIGHWAY 111
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REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS – NONE
COMMISSIONERS’ ITEMS – NONE
STAFF ITEMS
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1. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS INVENTORY UPDATE
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2. VERBAL UPDATE ON CITYWIDE PROJECTS N/A
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ADJOURNMENT
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The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission will be held on November 9, 2021,
commencing at 5:00 p.m. with the Call to Order, at the City Hall Council Chamber, 78-495
Calle Tampico, La Quinta, California.
DECLARATION OF POSTING
I, Tania Flores, Planning Commission Secretary, do hereby declare that the foregoing
Agenda for the La Quinta Planning Commission meeting of October 26, 2021, was posted
on the City’s website, near the entrance to the Council Chamber at 78495 Calle Tampico,
and the bulletin boards at the Stater Brothers Supermarket at 78630 Highway 111, and the
La Quinta Cove Post Office at 51321 Avenida Bermudas, on October 22, 2021.
DATED: October 22, 2021
TANIA FLORES, Planning 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 (760) 777-7023, 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 (760) 777-7023. 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 ten (10) copies of all documents, exhibits, etc., must be
supplied to the Planning Commission Secretary for distribution. It is requested that this takes
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.
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PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the La Quinta Planning Commission was called to order at
5:01 p.m. by Chairperson Nieto.
Pursuant to Executive Orders N-25-20, N-29-20, N-33-20, N-35-20, N-60-20,
and N 08-21 executed by the Governor of California, in response to the state of
emergency relating to novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and enabling
teleconferencing accommodations by suspending or waiving specified provisions
in the Ralph M. Brown Act (Government Code § 54950 et seq.), members of the
public, the Planning Commission, the City Attorney, City Staff, and City
Consultants may participate in this meeting by teleconference.
PRESENT: Commissioners Caldwell, Currie, Hassett, McCune, Proctor,
Tyerman, and Chairperson Nieto
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Design & Development Director Danny Castro, Planning
Manager Cheri L. Flores, Senior Planner Carlos Flores, City
Engineer Bryan McKinney, City Attorney Bill Ihrke (via
teleconference), and Commission Secretary Tania Flores
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Tyerman led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Wendy Clark, La Quinta – Opposing Coral Mountain Resort
project and rezoning; negative impacts of the project including short-term
vacation rental (STVR) saturation, water consumption and lack of water resource
preservation, increased traffic congestion due to planned special events at the
project site.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 1
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PUBLIC SPEAKER: Derek Wong, La Quinta – said he is a member of La Quinta
Residents for Responsible Development (LQRRD), spoke in opposotiion of the
Coral Mountain Resort project; cited Draft Environmenatl Imparct Report (DEIR)
responses from Bighorn Institute, Califofnia Department of Fish and Wildlife,
Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters, and Center for Biological Diversity;
expressed concerns regarding negative environmental impacts including lack of
bighorn sheep habitat preservation.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Kelly Welton, La Quinta – opposed the Coral Mountain Resort
project; cited California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s response to the DEIR
for the project including negative impacts to wildlife habitat preservation due to
light and noise as well as wildfire hazards.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Alena Callimanis, La Quinta – opposed the Coral Mountain
Resort project; cited DEIR response from Southwest Regional Council of
Carpenters requesting the City to recirculate due to CEQA guideline violations
including significant negative impacts to air quality, greenhouse gases,
population, housing, recreation, regional transporation plans, state planning and
zoning law, and the City’s General Plan.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Sheila Warren, La Quinta – opposed the Coral Mountain Resort
project; cited DEIR response from Center for Biological Diversity and expressed
concerns regarding the light and water supply impacts of the project.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Robin Nenninger, La Quinta – opposed the Coral Mountain
Resort project; expressed concerns over the IID will serve letter expiration.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Laura DuMaurier, La Quinta – opposed the Coral Mountain
Resort project; cited letter/email from John Burgeson, a former reporter from
Connecticut, regarding water use concerns.
PUBLIC SPEAKER VIA TELEPHONIC ACCESSIBILITY: Anast Demitt, La Quinta –
opposed the Coral Mountain Resort project; expressed water consumption
concerns; requested DEIR revision.
PUBLIC SPEAKER VIA TELEPHONIC ACCESSIBILITY: Robert Lasser, La Quinta –
opposed the Coral Mountain Resort project; opposed land rezoning due to
inconsistencies with the City’s 2035 General Plan; expressed concerns regarding
light and noise pollution that will be generated by the project.
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA – Confirmed.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS, AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION – None.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
1.APPROVAL OF MINUTES DATED JULY 13, 2021
2.ADOPT A RESOLUTION FINDING THAT THE PROPOSED STREET
VACATION OF A 1,267-SQUARE-FOOT PORTION OF AVENIDA
MADERO AND CALLE TECATE RIGHT-OF-WAY IS CONSISTENT WITH
THE LA QUINTA GENERAL PLAN; CEQA: EXEMPT PURSUANT TO
CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15301 (c), EXISTING FACILITIES
[PC RESOLUTION NO. 2021-008]
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 1
Chairperson Nieto requested amendment to the minutes due to administrative
error on page 8 to reflect 42’ to the correct measurement of 42”.
MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Caldwell/Proctor
to approve the Consent Calendar, with revisions to Item No. 1 Planning
Commission meeting minutes of July 13, 2021, as amended. Motion passed
unanimously.
BUSINESS SESSION – None.
STUDY SESSION – None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1.ADOPT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
2018-0015 TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF MIXED USE BUILDING
ON 0.38 ACRE SITE; CEQA: DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT HAS DETERMINED THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT BASED
ON CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15332, INFILL DEVELOPMENT.
LOCATION: NORTHWEST CORNER OF CALLE CADIZ AND DESERT
CLUB DRIVE [PC RESOLUTION NO. 2021-009]
DECLARATIONS REGARDING COMMISSION PUBLIC CONTACT – None.
Senior Planner Flores presented the staff report which is on file in the Design and
Development Department.
Staff answsered questions regarding the unit ownership; STVR use availability;
parking requirements; landscape design; pool location, safety and privacy;
electric vehicle charging station requirements; impacts to the affordable housing
element; building height, architectural components, and color palette; trash
receptacle location and hazardous waste restrictions; other uses for the
commercial suites within the project.
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CHAIRPERSON NIETO DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 6:16 P.M.
PUBLIC SPEAKER VIA TELEPHONIC ACCESSIBILITY: Nisha Jackson, applicant and
property owner – introduced herself and provided additional information to
address Commission questions previously directed to Staff.
PUBLIC SPEAKER VIA TELEPHONIC ACCESSIBILITY: Sean Howard, La Quinta and
owner of neighboring parcel – opposed the project due to concerns regarding
building height, general size of the project, parking availability, and trash
receptacle location.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Alena Callimanis, La Quinta – requested reconsideration of the
pool addition to this and future projects due to water consumption concerns.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: George Christopher, La Quinta – questioned if the project
included solar. (Answered yes by the applicant.)
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Dave Russell, La Quinta – concerns regarding additional strain
on parking, size of the project, and proposed architectural features not consistent
with existing buildings.
CHAIRPERSON NIETO DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 6:33 P.M.
Commission discussion followed regarding the answers provided by the applicant
regarding previously stated concerns and possible solutions including additional
Conditions of Approval to include installation of electric vehicle chargers in
carport covered parking stalls, electrical wiring to allow for future installation of
electric vehicle chargers in garages, relocation of the trash enclosure to the
adjacent alleyway, common area pool to be changed to landscaped common area
plaza with no pool.
MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Proctor/Hassett
to adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 2021-009 to approve
Site Development Permit 2018-0015 subject to the Findings and amended
Conditions of Approval and find the project exempt pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines Section 15332, Infill Development:
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SITE DEVELOPMENT
PERMIT 2018-0015 TO ALLOW THE DEVELOPMENT OF A
MIXED USE BUILDING LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER
OF DESERT CLUB DRIVE AND CALLE CADIZ
CASE NUMBERS: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2018-0015
APPLICANT: NISHA JACKSON
Motion passed unanimously.
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2.ADOPT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 2021-
0003 (TTM 38165) FOR CONDOMINIUM PURPOSES FOR DUNE
PALMS PROJECT. CEQA: THE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT HAS DETERMINED THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT UNDER
CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15301, EXISTING FACILITIES.
LOCATION: 47120 DUNE PALMS ROAD [PC RESOLUTION NO. 2021-010]
DECLARATIONS REGARDING COMMISSION PUBLIC CONTACT – None.
Senior Planner Flores presented the staff report which is on file in the Design and
Development Department.
Staff answered Commission questions regarding scope of the approval being
considered; interior buildout and potential commercial use requirements; exterior
maintenance and landscape responsibilities; impacts to traffic and parking; water
and sewer easement by the water district located within the building.
CHAIRPERSON NIETO DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 7:26 P.M.
PUBLIC SPEAKER VIA TELEPHONIC ACCESSIBILITY: John Lowe, Applicant -
introduced himself and provided additional information regarding the property
owner’s intention for subdividing the building; property maintenance and parking
included in CC&Rs; marketing directed towards the preferred commercial uses.
CHAIRPERSON NIETO DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 7:29 P.M.
Commission discussion followed regarding individual ownership and economic
concerns.
MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Proctor/Caldwell
to adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 2021-010 to approve Tentative
Tract Map 2021-0003 (TTM 38165) subject to the Findings and Conditions of
Approval and find the project exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section
15301, Existing Facilities:
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP
38165 (TTM 2021-0003) FOR CONDOMINIUM PURPOSES FOR AN
EXISTING BUILDING
CASE NUMBERS: TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 2021-0003 (TTM 38165)
APPLICANT: JAJ DESERT PARTNERS
Motion passed unanimously.
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3.ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 2020-
0006 (TTM 37929) FOR 10 RESIDENTIAL LOTS ON 18.37 ACRES
WITHIN THE SILVERROCK RESORT SPECIFIC PLAN AREA. CEQA:
FINDINGS OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 2014-1003 APPLY
AND NO FURTHER ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW IS REQUIRED.
LOCATION: WITHIN THE CENTRAL PORTION OF THE SILVERROCK
RESORT, BOUNDED BY SILVERROCK WAY [PC RESOLUTION NO. 2021-011]
DECLARATIONS REGARDING COMMISSION PUBLIC CONTACT – None.
Associate Planner Fernandez presented the staff report which is on file in the
Design and Development Department.
Staff answered Commission questions regarding the remainder lot previously
approved in the SDP, which is not included in the scope of this proposal.
CHAIRPERSON NIETO DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 7:39 P.M.
PUBLIC SPEAKER VIA TELEPHONIC ACCESSIBILITY: Bruce Maise, applicant –
introduced himself and provided information regarding ownership, management,
and utilization of the individual units; expressed gratitude and appreciation to
Staff for assisting in the preparation of this item for consideration.
CHAIRPERSON NIETO DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 7:41 P.M.
Commissione discussion followed regarding SilverRock updates and interest in
scheduling a site visit to review the progress on the project.
MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Proctor/Hassett
to adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 2021-011 to approve Tentative
Tract Map 2020-0006 (TTM 37929) subject to the Findings and amended
Conditions of Approval and find the project consistent with Environmental
Assessment 2014-1003:
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT
MAP TTM 2020-0006 (TTM 37929) FOR PENDRY BUNGALOW
RESIDENCES
CASE NUMBER: TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 2020-0006 (TTM 37929)
APPLICANT: SILVERROCK LUXURY RESIDENCES
Motion passed unanimously.
REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS – None.
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COMMISSIONERS’ ITEMS
Commission requested an update by Staff regarding future projects. Planning
Manager Flores provided a brief statement regarding the upcoming Joint Study
Session with City Council regarding the proposed Coral Mountain Resort project
scheduled for September 28, 2021, and advised the Commission that a project
update memo would be forthcoming.
STAFF ITEMS – None.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners
Proctor/McCune to adjourn the meeting at 7:47 p.m. Motion passed
unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
TANIA FLORES, Commission Secretary
City of La Quinta, California
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City of La Quinta
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING: October 26, 2021
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA TITLE: ADOPT RESOLUTION FINDING THE PROPOSED PURCHASE
BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA QUINTA AND SHOVLIN PROPERTIES FOR CERTAIN
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 78370 HIGHWAY 111 CONSISTENT WITH THE
GENERAL PLAN 2035
PROJECT INFORMATION
REQUEST: ADOPT A RESOLUTION FINDING THE PROPOSED
PURCHASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA QUINTA AND
SHOVLIN PROPERTIES FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 78370 HIGHWAY 111 CONSISTENT WITH
THE GENERAL PLAN 2035
LOCATION: 78370 HIGHWAY 111, LA QUINTA, CA 92253
APN 604-050-067
CEQA: THE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT HAS
DETERMINED THAT THIS PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PURSUANT TO SECTION
15061 (b) (3) “COMMON SENSE EXEMPTION”
GENERAL PLAN
DESIGNATION: GENERAL COMMERCIAL
ZONING
DESIGNATION: COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL
SURROUNDING
ZONING/LAND USES: NORTH: WHITEWATER WASH, CITY OF INDIAN
WELLS
SOUTH: EXISTING COMMERCIAL
EAST: EXISTING COMMERCIAL
WEST: MOUNTAIN, EXISTING COMMERCIAL
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a resolution finding the proposed purchase between the City of La Quinta
and Shovlin Properties for certain property located at 78370 Highway 111
consistent with the General Plan 2035.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 2
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The property to be purchased is located near the Point Happy Shopping
Center and would be developed as a park area and future connector to
CV Link (Attachment 1).
The purchase of this property would further the City’s goals of fostering
multi-modal transportation, health and wellness, and parks and open
space as outlined in the General Plan 2035.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
The property to be purchased is located near the Point Happy Shopping Center
along the Whitewater Wash and is comprised of 0.57 acres. It is proposed to
be developed as a small park area featuring shade structures, seating, and
water fountains and could serve as a future connection to the CV Link. The
property would be acquired using grant funding from the Proposition 68
program which promotes creation and improvement of parks, trails and other
recreational amenities. The development of the property would help promote an
active lifestyle and safely connect the City with the surrounding cities of the
Coachella Valley.
The purchase of this property is consis tent with the following goals and policies
of the General Plan 2035.
1.Circulation Element Policy 2.3: The proposed purchase supports the
development of and encourages the use of continuous and convenient
pedestrian and bicycle routes and multi-use paths in that the purchase
could be used to connect the CV Link Regional Trail to places of
employment, recreation, shopping, schools, and other high activity areas.
2.Parks Recreation and Trails Element Policies 1.1, 1.3, 1.5, and 1.8: The
proposed purchase supports expanded community services to meet the
health, well-being, and recreational needs of the community, uses viable
financing mechanisms for funding of parks and recreational facilities,
supports coordination with partner agencies and neighboring communities
to expand recreational opportunities and increase access to recreational
facilities and helps promote healthy and active lifestyles for residents in
that the purchase could provide a recreational area that could connect to
the CV Link Regional Trail to meet the communities needs and would use
Proposition 68 funding which provides for recreation.
3.Open Space Element Policy 1.2: The proposed purchase supports ongoing
efforts to link open space areas with multi-purpose trails in that the
purchase could be used to connect the CV Link Regional Trail to places of
employment, recreation, shopping, schools, and other high activity areas.
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ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The La Quinta Design and Development Department has determined that this
project is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15061 (b) (3)
“Common Sense Exemption,” in that the purchase of this property would not
have a significant effect on the environment.
Prepared by: Cheri Flores, Planning Manager
Approved by: Danny Castro, Design and Development Director
Attachments: 1. Vicinity Map
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2021 -
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, FINDING THAT THE PURCHASE
BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA QUINTA AND
SHOVLIN PROPERTIES FOR CERTAIN
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 78370 HIGHWAY 111
IS CONSISTENT WITH THE GENERAL PLAN
2035
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta,
California did, on October 26, 2021, consider the proposed purchase
between the City of La Quinta and Shovlin Properties located at 78370
Highway 111, APN 604-050-067, comprised of approximately 0.57 acres;
and,
WHEREAS, the proposed purchase is anticipated to be developed as a
small park area featuring shade structures, seating, and water fountains and
near the CV Link Regional Trail and would help to foster an active lifestyle;
and
WHEREAS, the proposed purchase is exempt from environmental
review pursuant to Section 15061 (b) (3) “Common Sense Exemption,” in
that the purchase of this property would not have a significant effect on the
environment; and
WHEREAS, said Planning Commission did make the following
mandatory finding under Government Code Section 65402 confirming that
the proposed purchase is consistent with the following goals and policies of
the City’s General Plan:
1.Circulation Element Policy 2.3: The proposed purchase supports the
development of and encourages the use of continuous and
convenient pedestrian and bicycle routes and multi-use paths in
that the purchase could be used to connect the CV Link Regional
Trail to places of employment, recreation, shopping, schools, and
other high activity areas; and
2.Parks Recreation and Trails Element Policies 1.1, 1.3, 1.5, and 1.8:
The proposed purchase supports expanded community services to
meet the health, well-being, and recreational needs of the
community, uses viable financing mechanisms for funding of parks
and recreational facilities, supports coordination with partner
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General Plan Consistency - 78370 Highway 111 Purchase
Adopted:
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agencies and neighboring communities to expand recreational
opportunities and increase access to recreational facilities and helps
promote healthy and active lifestyles for residents in that the
purchase could provide a recreational area that could connect to the
CV Link Regional Trail to meet the communities needs and would
use Proposition 68 funding which provides for recreation; and
3.Open Space Element Policy 1.2: The proposed purchase supports
ongoing efforts to link open space areas with multi-purpose trails in
that the purchase could be used to connect the CV Link Regional
Trail to places of employment, recreation, shopping, schools, and
other high activity areas.
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; and
SECTION 2. That the proposed purchase is exempt from environmental
review pursuant to Section 15061 (b) (3) “Common Sense Exemption;” and
SECTION 3. That it does find the proposed purchase is consistent with the
City’s General Plan for the reasons set forth in this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the
City of La Quinta Planning Commission, held on October 26, 2021, by the
following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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General Plan Consistency - 78370 Highway 111 Purchase
Adopted:
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__________________________
STEPHEN T. NIETO, Chairperson
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
_________________________________________
DANNY CASTRO, Design and Development Director
City of La Quinta, California
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City of La Quinta
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING: October 26, 2021
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA TITLE: APPROVE CANCELLATION OF REGULAR PLANNING
COMMISSION MEETINGS OF NOVEMBER 23, 2021 AND DECEMBER 28, 2021
RECOMMENDATION
Approve cancellation of the regular Planning Commission meetings of November 23,
2021, and December 28, 2021.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Design and Development Director and Planning Staff have determined that
as there are no items ready to be scheduled for November 23, 2021, and
December 28, 2021, Planning Commission meetings, there is no need to hold
these meetings.
Advance notice of cancelled meetings will allow Planning Commissioners, Staff
and the public to properly plan for deadlines, workflow, and their schedules.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
The Design and Development Director and Planning Staff have reviewed items
requiring Planning Commission (Commission) consideration and there are no matters
that require the Commission’s review on November 23, 2021, and December 28,
2021. The next regular meeting of the Commission is January 11, 2022.
The recommended November/December meeting schedule is:
November 9, 2021 regular meeting
November 23, 2021 CANCEL
December 14, 2021 regular meeting
December 28, 2021 CANCEL
ALTERNATIVES
Staff does not recommend an alternative.
Prepared by: Tania Flores, Administrative Technician
Approved by: Danny Castro, Design and Development Director
BUSINESS SESSION ITEM NO. 1
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City of La Quinta
CITY COUNCIL MEETING: October 26, 2021
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA TITLE: REVIEW IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW STARBUCKS DRIVE-
THROUGH; LOCATION: NORTHWEST CORNER OF WASHINGTON STREET AND CALLE
TAMPICO
RECOMMENDATION
Review the implementation of new Starbucks drive-through operation.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
•On November 12, 2019, City of La Quinta Planning Commission (PC)
recommended approval of the new Starbucks drive-through within the La
Quinta Village Shopping Center, and on December 3, 2019, the City Council
approved the project.
•The PC added Condition of Approval No. 69 which requires the applicant to
return to the PC after receiving a certificate of occupancy to review the
implementation of the drive-through. To date, there are no issues with
implementation of the drive-through operation.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
On November 12, 2019, the PC recommended approval of the new Starbucks drive-
through within the La Quinta Village Shopping Center via PC Resolution 2019-011
and City Council ultimately approved on December 3, 2019 via Ordinance 582 and
Resolution 2019-050 (Attachment 1). The approval included a Zone Change, Site
Development Permit, and Variance. The Variance was due to the project not
meeting the La Quinta Municipal Code Section 9.100.270 Drive-Through Facilities,
regarding distance from residential zones. PC had discussions with the applicant on
the logistics of their drive-through to make sure it operates smoothly and added
Condition of Approval No. 69: “The applicant shall return to the Planning
Commission within six (6) months of receiving a certificate of occupancy to review
the implementation of the drive-through stacking, circulation, and directional
signage and the Planning Commission or applicant may propose any additional
condition necessary or proper to improve such operation”.
On March 25, 2021, Starbucks received its certificate of occupancy. Since then,
Staff has had multiple conversations with Starbucks staff and property management
to go over drive-through logistics and have not encountered any significant issues
with the drive-through circulation. In the late Summer, a separate issue occurred
STUDY SESSION ITEM NO. 1
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with landscaping, where the property management noted a significant amount of
landscaping had died, including landscaping that shields cars within the drive-
through lane. Due to this, Staff and property management agreed to delay the
Study Session until the issue is resolved, causing this review to occur slightly outside
of the six (6) month window. The property site then underwent a significant
reinstallation of irrigation and landscaping, including reinstallation of shrubs along
the drive-through facilities. All other aspects of its drive-through operations have
run smoothly and are done correctly.
The specific purpose of PC’s review is to fulfill Condition of Approval No. 69. Staff
finds that no changes are necessary regarding the drive-through operation.
Prepared by: Carlos Flores, Senior Planner
Approved by: Cheri Flores, Planning Manager
Attachments: 1. Starbucks Site Plan
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City of La Quinta
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING: October 26, 2021
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA TITLE: ADOPT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT AND SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR A NEW 4,335 SQUARE FOOT
DRIVE-THROUGH BUILDING FOR A PANERA RESTAURANT; CEQA: DESIGN
AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT HAS DETERMINED THE PROJECT IS
CONSISTENT WITH EA 1996-319; LOCATION: 78902 HIGHWAY 111
PROJECT INFORMATION
CASE NUMBER: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2021-0001, SITE
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2021-0006, AND
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 2021-0004 (MASTER
PROJECT 2021-0003)
APPLICANT: RSI GROUP
REQUEST: ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A SITE
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT AND CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT FOR A NEW 4,335 SQUARE FOOT DRIVE-
THROUGH BUILDING FOR A PANERA RESTAURANT
LOCATION: 78902 HIGHWAY 111; APN 643-080-051
CEQA: THE PROJECT IS CONSISTENT WITH THE NEGATIVE
DECLARATION (EA 1996-319)ADOPTED VIA CITY
COUNCIL RESOLUTION 96-52 FOR THIS SPECIFIC
PLAN ON JULY 2, 1996
GENERAL PLAN
DESIGNATION: GENERAL COMMERCIAL
ZONING
DESIGNATION: REGIONAL COMMERCIAL
SURROUNDING
ZONING/LAND USES: NORTH: REGIONAL COMMERCIAL
EXISTING COMMERCIAL
SOUTH: REGIONAL COMMERCIAL
EXISTING COMMERCIAL
EAST: REGIONAL COMMERCIAL
PUBLIC HEARING ITEM NO. 1
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EXISTING COMMERCIAL
WEST: REGIONAL COMMERCIAL
EXISTING COMMERCIAL
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a resolution to approve Conditional Use Permit 2021-0001 and Site
Development Permit 2021-0006 and subject to the Findings and Conditions of
Approval and find the project consistent with previously adopted Negative
Declaration for One-Eleven La Quinta Specific Plan.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
•The proposed project consists of a 4,335 square foot (sf) drive-through
restaurant for a new Panera on a 0.64 acre project site. The project
includes demolition of an existing vacant building (former “Tacos De Ojo”
restaurant) and construction of the new building within the existing
commercial center.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
The One-Eleven La Quinta Shopping Center (Center) was approved in April
1990 by the City Council under Specific Plan 89-014. The Center was approved
for a potential 600,000+ sf shopping center bounded by Highway 111 to the
South, Adams Street to the East, Washington Street to the West, and the
Coachella Valley Water District wash to the North (Attachment 2).
In October 1992, the City Council approved Amendment No. 1 to this Specific
Plan allowing three (3) businesses with drive-through lanes. In July 1996, a 2nd
Amendment to the Specific Plan was approved to allow two (2) additional
businesses with drive-through lanes within the Center, for a total of five (5)
drive-through businesses allowed. As of today, the Center has four (4) existing
drive-through businesses: Carl’s Jr, Starbucks, McDonalds, and Taco Bell.
The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit and Site Development
Permit approval for a new 4,335 sf drive-through restaurant for a Panera
restaurant at 78902 Highway 111 on a 0.64 acre project site (Attachment 3).
The project would include demolition of an existing vacant building (former
“Tacos De Ojo” restaurant) and construction of the new building within the
existing commercial center.
Site Development Permit
Site Design
The site design fits into the rest of the Center by having similar layout and
design of other businesses, specifically drive-through businesses, within the
Center and along Highway 111. The building incorporates double drive-through
lanes with enough stacking for 15 cars (Sheet C2.0 – Attachment 3). The
drive-through design meets all standards of La Quinta Municipal Code
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9.100.270 Drive-Through Facilities, including exceeding the requirement for a
minimum of seven (7) tandem spaces in the drive-through lane.
Staff worked with the applicant to include outdoor dining for the building, in line
with Highway 111 Corridor visioning for comfortable gathering spaces and
outdoor amenities. The project includes a 522 sf covered outdoor patio area,
with a fireplace feature. The dining area connects to existing sidewalk along
Highway 111, providing pedestrian connectivity and visibility.
Architectural Design
The applicant is proposing an architectural style that is similar and compatible
with the rest of the buildings within the Center (Page 0112 – Attachment 3).
(Please note: the “West” elevation is the elevation adjacent to Highway 111 and
where drive-through pick ups occur and the “South” elevation is where the
outdoor patio is). The building incorporates El Dorado Stone, earth tone color
palette, and terra cota tiles for their pitched roofs, which provide variety with
the rest of the flat roofs on the building. The building meets all development
standards of the underlying zone, including height and setback standards. The
building has a height of 20’-4”, with architectural projections (chimney and roof
tops) projecting up to 5’-5” above this height.
Parking
The parking for the project meets the standards of the municipal code. The
City’s parking requirements require a total of 49 spaces for the 4,857 total sf,
which includes the outdoor dining area. The project includes these required
parking spaces, with many of these parking spaces being existing spaces within
the Center. This also includes three (3) spaces for electrical/clean air vehicles
and two (2) accessible spaces. Given the abundance of parking within the
Center, the building is well parked for its use.
Landscaping/Lighting
The project landscaping includes a combination of shrubs, accents, and vines
that are drought tolerant and compatible with landscaping found throughout the
City (Page L1.0 – Attachment 3). The applicant incorporates additional shrubs
and trees adjacent to Highway 111 to combine with existing landscaping and
provide adequate screening of cars within the drive-through lanes. The rest of
the site is landscaped with appropriate mix of plants including Palo Verdes, Red
Yucca, and Mediterranean Fan Palms.
Exterior lighting is provided on the building, in the outdoor patio, and in the
parking area. The lighting plan, and its photometric analysis, shows that the
project meets the City’s lighting requirements.
Conditional Use Permit
Per Condition of Approval No. 71 on Specific Plan 89-014 Amendment No. 2 for
the Center: “Conditional Use Permit applications shall be processed for each
drive-through facility”. The applicant submitted a Conditional Use Permit
application, which included a Statement of Operations (Attachment 4). Staff
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found the Statement of Operations acceptable and consistent with other drive-
through facilities within the Center and the City.
AGENCY AND PUBLIC REVIEW
Public Agency Review
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, including a review by the City’s Traffic Engineer on the proposed
drive-through design.
Public Notice
This project was advertised in The Desert Sun newspaper on October 15, 2021
and mailed to all property owners within 500 feet of the site. No written
comments have been received as of the date of this writing. Any written
comments received will be handed out at the Planning Commission hearing.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The La Quinta Design and Development Department has determined that this
project is within the One-Eleven La Quinta Center Specific Plan and is consistent
with the Negative Declaration (EA 1996-319) adopted by the La Quinta City
Council on July 2, 1996, via Resolution 96-52.
Prepared by: Carlos Flores, Senior Planner
Approved by: Danny Castro, Design and Development Director
Attachments: 1.Existing Site Photos
2.One-Eleven La Quinta Shopping Center Boundary Map
3. Plan Set
4. Statement of Operations
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2021 -
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT 2021-0001 AND SITE DEVELOPMENT
PERMIT 2021-0006 FOR A NEW 4,335 SQUARE
FOOT DRIVE-THROUGH BUILDING FOR A
PANERA RESTAURANT AT 78902 HIGHWAY 111
CASE NUMBERS:
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2021-0001, SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
2021-0006, AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 2021-0004
(MASTER PROJECT 2021-0003)
APPLICANT: RSI GROUP
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta,
California did, on October 26, 2021, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to
consider a request by RSI Group for approval of a Conditional Use Permit
and Site Development Permit for a new drive-through restaurant located at
78902 Highway 111 more particularly described as:
APN 643-080-051
WHEREAS, the Design and Development Department published a
public hearing notice in The Desert Sun newspaper on October 15, 2021, as
prescribed by the Municipal Code. Public hearing notices were also mailed to
all property owners within 500 feet of the site; and
Conditional Use Permit 2021-0001
WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering all
testimony and arguments, if any, of all interested persons desiring to be
heard, said Planning Commission did make the following mandatory findings
pursuant to Section 9.210.020 of the Municipal Code to justify approval of
said Conditional Use Permit:
1.Consistency with General Plan
The proposed development is consistent with the General Plan land
use designation of General Commercial. The City’s General Plan
policies relating to the General Commercial designation encourage
commercial uses in the City and the proposed use maintains those
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policies. The proposed project is consistent with Goal ED-1 as it will
contribute to a balanced and varied economic base which provides
fiscal stability to the City, and a broad range of goods and services
to its residents and the region.
2.Consistency with Zoning Code
The proposed development, as conditioned, is consistent with the
development standards of the City’s Zoning Code and Specific Plan
89-014 in terms of site plan and landscaping. The Conditional Use
Permit has been conditioned to ensure compliance with the Zoning
Code’s development standards, and is consistent with uses allowed
in the Regional Commercial zone and Specific Plan project area.
3.Compliance with California Environmental Quality Act
The La Quinta Design and Development Department has
determined that this project is consistent with the Negative
Declaration (EA 1996-319) adopted by the La Quinta City Council
on July 2, 1996, via Resolution 96-52 for the One-Eleven La Quinta
Center Specific Plan.
4.Surrounding Uses
The proposed project, as conditioned, will not create conditions material
detrimental to the public health, safety and general welfare or injurious to or
incompatible with other properties or land uses in the vicinity. The project is
compatible with surrounding commercial, and drive-through businesses.
Site Development Permit 2021-0006
WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering all
testimony and arguments, if any, of all interested persons desiring to be
heard, said Planning Commission did make the following mandatory findings
pursuant to Section 9.210.010 of the Municipal Code to justify approval of
said Site Development Permit:
1.Consistency with General Plan
The proposed development is consistent with the General Plan land
use designation of General Commercial. The City’s General Plan
policies relating to the General Commercial designation encourage
commercial uses in the City and the proposed use maintains those
policies. The proposed project is consistent with Goal ED-1 as it will
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contribute to a balanced and varied economic base which provides
fiscal stability to the City, and a broad range of goods and services to
its residents and the region.
2.Consistency with Zoning Code
The proposed development, as conditioned, is consistent with the
development standards of the City’s Zoning Code and Specific Plan
89-014 in terms of site plan and landscaping. The Site
Development Permit has been conditioned to ensure compliance
with the Zoning Code’s development standards, including standards
for parking lot design, amount of parking required, and height
standards, as well as consistency with the Specific Plan which
allows for this drive-through location and use and is consistent with
the rest of the Specific Plan.
3.Compliance with California Environmental Quality Act
The La Quinta Design and Development Department has
determined that this project is consistent with the Negative
Declaration (EA 1996-319) adopted by the La Quinta City Council
on July 2, 1996, via Resolution 96-52 for the One-Eleven La Quinta
Center Specific Plan.
4.Architectural Design
The proposed project, as conditioned, is consistent in design with
the Zoning Code, with development in the Regional Commercial
zone, and with development within the subject Specific Plan. The
architectural design of the project, including but not limited to the
architectural style, scale, building mass, materials, colors,
architectural details, roof style, and other architectural elements,
are compatible with surrounding development and with the quality
of design prevalent in the City.
5.Site Design
The site design of the project, including project entries, circulation,
screening, exterior lighting, and other site design elements are
compatible with surrounding development and with the quality of
design prevalent in the Regional Commercial zone and the City.
The site design meets all requirements for drive-through facilities
meanwhile activating pedestrian access off Highway 111 with its
connection to sidewalks from an outdoor dining area.
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6. Landscape Design
The proposed project is consistent with the landscaping standards
and plant palette and implements the standards for landscaping and
aesthetics, including drought tolerant desert landscaping,
established in the General Plan and Zoning Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission
of the City of La Quinta, California, as follows:
SECTION 1. That the above recitations are true and constitute the Findings
of the Planning Commission in this case;
SECTION 2. That the above project is determined to be consistent with the
Negative Declaration (EA 1996-319) adopted by the La Quinta City Council
on July 2, 1996, via Resolution 96-52;
SECTION 3. That it does hereby approve Conditional Use Permit 2021-0001,
for the reasons set forth in this Resolution and subject to the attached
Conditions of Approval [Exhibit A].
SECTION 4. That it does hereby approve Site Development Permit 2021-
0006, for the reasons set forth in this Resolution and subject to the attached
Conditions of Approval [Exhibit B].
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of
the City of La Quinta Planning Commission, held on October 26, 2021, by
the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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_________________________________
STEPHEN T. NIETO, Chairperson
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
_______________________________________________
DANNY CASTRO, Design and Development Director
City of La Quinta, California
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EXHIBIT A
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2021-
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2021-0001
PANERA BREAD
ADOPTED:
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
1. The applicant agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City of
La Quinta (“City”), its agents, officers and employees from any claim,
action or proceeding to attack, set aside, void, or annul the approval of
this Site Development Permit. 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. Conditional Use Permit 2021-0001 shall comply with all applicable
conditions and/or mitigation measures for the following related approval:
Specific Plan 1989-014 and all subsequent amendments
Environmental Assessment 1989-150
Site Development Permit 2021-0006
Environmental Assessment 2021-0004
In the event of any conflict(s) between approval conditions and/or
provisions of these approvals, the Design and Development Director shall
adjudicate the conflict by determining the precedence.
3. This Conditional Use Permit shall expire on October 26, 2023, 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.
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EXHIBIT B
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2021-
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2021-0006
PANERA BREAD
ADOPTED:
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
1. The applicant agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City of
La Quinta (“City”), its agents, officers and employees from any claim,
action or proceeding to attack, set aside, void, or annul the approval of
this Site Development Permit. The City shall have sole discretion in
selecting its defense counsel.
The City shall promptly notify the applicant of any claim, action or
proceeding and shall cooperate fully in the defense.
2. Site Development Permit 2021-0006 shall comply with all applicable
conditions and/or mitigation measures for the following related approval:
Specific Plan 1989-014 and all subsequent amendments
Environmental Assessment 1989-150
Conditional Use Permit 2021-0001
Environmental Assessment 2021-0004
In the event of any conflict(s) between approval conditions and/or
provisions of these approvals, the Design and Development Director shall
adjudicate the conflict by determining the precedence.
3. This Site Development Permit shall expire on October 26, 2023, and shall
become null and void in accordance with Municipal Code Section
9.200.080, unless the required ministerial permits have been issued. A
time extension may be requested per LQMC Section 9.200.080
4. 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 Public Works Department (Grading Permit, Green Sheet
(Public Works Clearance) for Building Permits, Water Quality
Management Plan (WQMP) Exemption Form – Whitewater River
Region, Improvement Permit)
La Quinta Planning Division
Riverside Co. Environmental Health Department
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EXHIBIT B
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2021-
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2021-0006
PANERA BREAD
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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
(SCAQMD)
The applicant is responsible for all requirements of the permits and/or
clearances from the above listed agencies. When these requirements
include approval of improvement plans, the applicant shall furnish proof
of such approvals when submitting those improvements plans for City
approval.
5. The applicant shall comply with applicable provisions of the City’s NPDES
stormwater discharge permit, LQMC Sections 8.70.010 et seq.
(Stormwater Management and Discharge Controls), and 13.24.170
(Clean Air/Clean Water); Riverside County Ordinance No. 457; the
California Regional Water Quality Control Board – Colorado River Basin
Region Board Order No. R7-2013-0011 and the State Water Resources
Control Board’s Order No. 2012-0006-DWQ.
A. The applicant shall include provisions for all of the following Best
Management Practices (“BMPs”) (LQMC Section 8.70.020
(Definitions)):
1) Temporary Soil Stabilization (erosion control).
2) Temporary Sediment Control.
3) Wind Erosion Control.
4) Tracking Control.
5) Non-Storm Water Management.
6) Waste Management and Materials Pollution Control.
B. The BMPs shall remain in effect for the entire duration of project
construction until all improvements are completed.
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
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EXHIBIT B
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2021-
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SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2021-0006
PANERA BREAD
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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.
9. Pursuant to the aforementioned condition, conferred rights shall include
approvals from the master developer over easements and other property
rights necessary for construction and proper functioning of the proposed
development not limited to access rights over proposed and/or existing
parking lot that access public streets and open space/drainage facilities of
the master development.
10. The applicant shall furnish proof of easements, or written permission, as
appropriate, from those owners of all abutting properties on which
grading, retaining wall construction, or other encroachments will occur.
PARKING LOTS and ACCESS POINTS
11. The design of parking facilities shall conform to LQMC Chapter 9.150 and
in particular the following:
A. The parking spaces and aisle widths and the double hairpin stripe
parking space design shall conform to LQMC Chapter 9.150.
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EXHIBIT B
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SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2021-0006
PANERA BREAD
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B. Cross slopes should be a maximum of 2% where accessibility is
required including accessibility routes between buildings.
C. Building access points shall be shown on the Precise Grading Plans
so that accessibility issues can be evaluated.
D. Accessibility routes to public streets and adjacent development
shall be shown on the Precise Grading Plan.
E. Parking space lengths shall be according to LQMC Chapter 9.150
and be a minimum of 18 feet in length with a 2-foot overhang for
all parking spaces or as approved by the City Engineer. One van
accessible parking space is required per 6 accessible parking
spaces.
F. Drive aisles between parking spaces shall be a minimum of 26 feet
with access drive aisles to Public Streets a minimum of 30 feet or
as approved by the City Engineer.
12. The applicant shall design street pavement sections using CalTrans'
design procedure for 20-year life pavement, and the site-specific data for
soil strength and anticipated traffic loading (including construction
traffic). Minimum structural sections shall be as follows:
Parking Lot & Aisles (Low Traffic) 3.0" a.c./4.5" c.a.b.
Parking Lot & Aisles (High Traffic) 4.5” a.c./5.5” c.a.b.
or the approved equivalents of alternate materials.
13. The applicant shall submit current mix designs (less than two years old at
the time of construction) for base, asphalt concrete and Portland cement
concrete. The submittal shall include test results for all specimens used
in the mix design procedure. For mix designs over six months old, the
submittal shall include recent (less than six months old at the time of
construction) aggregate gradation test results confirming that design
gradations can be achieved in current production. The applicant shall not
schedule construction operations until mix designs are approved.
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14. Improvements shall include appurtenances such as traffic control signs,
markings and other devices, raised medians if required, street name
signs and sidewalks.
15. Improvements shall be designed and constructed in accordance with City
adopted standards, supplemental drawings and specifications, or as
approved by the City Engineer. Improvement plans for streets, access
gates and parking areas shall be stamped and signed by qualified
engineers.
IMPROVEMENT PLANS
16. As used throughout these Conditions of Approval, professional titles such
as “engineer,” “surveyor,” and “architect,” refers to persons currently
certified or licensed to practice their respective professions in the State of
California.
17. 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).
18. The following improvement plans shall be prepared and submitted for
review and approval by the Public Works Department. A separate set of
plans for each line item specified below shall be prepared. The plans
shall utilize the minimum scale specified, unless otherwise authorized by
the City Engineer in writing. Plans may be prepared at a larger scale if
additional detail or plan clarity is desired. Note, the applicant may be
required to prepare other improvement plans not listed here pursuant to
improvements required by other agencies and utility purveyors.
A. Final WQMP (Plan submitted in Report Form)
B. On-Site Commercial Precise Grading 1" = 20' Horizontal
NOTE: A through B to be submitted concurrently.
(Separate Storm Drain Plans if applicable)
Other engineered improvement plans prepared for City approval that are
not listed above shall be prepared in formats approved by the City
Engineer prior to commencing plan preparation.
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“On-Site Commercial Precise Grading” plan is required to be submitted
for approval by the Building Official, Planning Manager and the City
Engineer.
“On-Site Commercial 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 accessibility requirements.
19. The City maintains standard plans, detail sheets and/or construction
notes for elements of construction which can be accessed via the Public
Works Development “Plans, Notes and Design Guidance” section of the
City website (www.laquintaca.gov). Please navigate to the Design and
Development Department home page and look for the Standard Drawings
hyperlink.
20. The applicant shall furnish a complete set of the mylars of all approved
improvement plans on a storage media acceptable to the City Engineer.
21. 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.
GRADING
22. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.050
(Grading Improvements).
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23. Prior to occupancy of the project site for any construction, or other
purposes, the applicant shall obtain a grading permit approved by the
City Engineer.
A. To obtain an approved grading permit, the applicant shall submit
and obtain approval of all of the following:
B. A grading plan prepared by a civil engineer registered in the State
of California,
C. A preliminary geotechnical (“soils”) report prepared by a
professional registered in the State of California,
D. A Fugitive Dust Control Plan prepared in accordance with LQMC
Chapter 6.16, (Fugitive Dust Control), and
E. A WQMP prepared by an authorized professional registered in the
State of California, and
All grading shall conform with the recommendations contained in the
Soils Report, and shall be certified as being adequate by soils engineer,
or engineering geologist registered in the State of California.
The applicant shall furnish security, in a form acceptable to the City, and
in an amount sufficient to guarantee compliance with the approved
Fugitive Dust Control Plan provisions. Additionally, the applicant shall
replenish said security if expended by the City of La Quinta to comply
with the Plan as required by the City Engineer.
24. 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.
25. Building pad elevations on the precise grading plan submitted for City
Engineer’s approval shall conform with the pad elevation shown on the
Site Development Permit Preliminary Grading Plans, unless the pad
elevations have other requirements imposed elsewhere in these
Conditions of Approval. Pad elevation will need to be shown on final
precise grading plan.
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26. Prior to any site grading or regrading that will raise or lower any portion
of the site by more than plus or minus five tenths of a foot (0.5’) from
the elevations shown on the Site Development Permit Preliminary
Grading Plans, the applicant shall submit the proposed grading changes
to the City Staff for a substantial conformance finding review.
27. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for any building lot, the
applicant shall provide a lot pad certification stamped and signed by a
qualified engineer or surveyor with applicable compaction tests and over
excavation documentation.
Each pad certification shall list the pad elevation as shown on the
approved grading plan, the actual pad elevation and the difference
between the two, if any. Such pad certification shall also list the relative
compaction of the pad soil.
DRAINAGE
28. Stormwater handling shall conform with the approved hydrology and
drainage report for One-Eleven La Quinta Shopping Center, or as
approved by the City Engineer.
29. Stormwater may not be retained in landscaped parkways or landscaped
setback lots. Only incidental storm water (precipitation which directly falls
onto the setback) will be permitted to be retained in the landscape
setback areas. The perimeter setback and parkway areas in the street
right-of-way shall be shaped with berms and mounds, pursuant to LQMC
Section 9.100.040(B)(7).
30. The applicant shall comply with applicable provisions for post construction
runoff per the City’s NPDES stormwater discharge permit, LQMC Sections
8.70.010 et seq. (Stormwater Management and Discharge Controls), and
13.24.170 (Clean Air/Clean Water); Riverside County Ordinance No. 457;
and the California Regional Water Quality Control Board – Colorado River
Basin (CRWQCB-CRB) Region Board Order No. R7-2013-0011.
A. For post-construction urban runoff from New Development and
Redevelopments Projects, the applicant shall implement
requirements of the NPDES permit for the design, construction and
perpetual operation and maintenance of BMPs per the approved
Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) for the project as
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required by the California Regional Water Quality Control Board –
Colorado River Basin (CRWQCB-CRB) Region Board Order No. R7-
2013-0011.
B. The applicant shall implement the WQMP Design Standards per
(CRWQCB-CRB) Region Board Order No. R7-2013-0011 utilizing
BMPs approved by the City Engineer. A project specific WQMP shall
be provided which incorporates Site Design and Treatment BMPs
utilizing first flush infiltration as a preferred method of NPDES
Permit Compliance for Whitewater River receiving water, as
applicable.
C. The developer shall execute and record a Stormwater
Management/BMP Facilities Agreement that provides for the
perpetual maintenance and operation of all post-construction
stormwater BMPs.
UTILITIES
31. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.110
(Utilities).
32. The applicant shall obtain the approval of the City Engineer for the
location of all utility lines within any right-of-way, and all above-ground
utility structures including, but not limited to, traffic signal cabinets,
electric vaults, water valves, and telephone stands, to ensure optimum
placement for practical and aesthetic purposes.
33. Underground utilities shall be installed prior to overlying hardscape. For
installation of utilities in existing improved streets, the applicant shall
comply with trench restoration requirements maintained, or 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 as to not conflict with
access aisles/entrances.
RIVERSIDE COUNTY FIRE MARSHAL
32. Fire Department Access: Provide a site plan for fire apparatus access
roads and signage. Access roads shall be provided to within 150 feet to
all portions of all buildings and shall have an unobstructed width of not
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less than 24-feet exclusive of curb-side parking, bike lanes and other
roadway features. The construction of the access roads shall be all
weather and capable of sustaining 40,000 lbs. over two axles for areas of
residential development and 60,000 lbs. over two axels for commercial
developments. Ref. CFC 503.1.1 and 503.2.1 as amended by the City of
La Quinta.
A. Fire Lane marking: Identification and marking of fire
lanes, including curb details and signage shall be in
compliance with Riverside County Fire Department
Standards.
33. Requests for installation of traffic calming designs/devices on fire
apparatus access roads shall be submitted and approved by the Office of
the Fire Marshal. Ref. CFC 503.4.1
34. 3-feet clearance: Fire hydrants and other Fire Protection Equipment shall
be provided with a minimum 3-feet radius clearance around the
circumference of the device. (CFC 507.5.5, 509.2.1 & 912.4.2)
35. Construction Permits Fire Department Review: Submittal of construction
plans to the Office of the Fire Marshal for development, construction,
installation and operational use permitting will be required. Final fire and
life safety conditions will be addressed when the Office of the Fire Marshal
reviews these plans. These conditions will be based on occupancy, use,
California Building Code (CBC), California Fire Code, and related codes,
which are in effect at the time of building plan submittal.
36. Fire Sprinkler System: All new commercial structures 3,600 square feet
or larger will be required to install a fire sprinkler system. Ref. CFC 903.2
as amended by the City of La Quinta.
37. Private Fire Main: Modifications of the existing private fire main service
from the existing in vault backflow prevention device and to the supply
service of the required overhead automatic fire sprinkler system shall be
approved by fire permit review. Ref. CFC 105.7.1
38. Fire Alarm and Detection System: A water flow monitoring system and/or
fire alarm system may be required and determined at time of building
plan review. Ref. CFC 903.4, CFC 907.2 and NFPA 72
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39. Knox Box Access: Buildings shall be provided with a Knox Box. The Knox
Box shall be installed in an accessible location approved by the Office of
the Fire Marshal. Ref. CFC 506.1
40. Addressing: All commercial buildings shall display street numbers in a
prominent location on the address side and additional locations as
required. Ref. CFC 505.1 and County of Riverside Office of the Fire
Marshal Standard #07-01
CONSTRUCTION
34. Plans shall be prepared to the applicable code at the time of submittal for
building permit. As of January 1, 2020, these are the 2019 California
Building Codes.
35. Any building, structure, facility, complex or improved area, or portions
thereof, which are used by the general public shall be provided barrier
free design to ensure that these improvements are accessible to and
usable by persons with disabilities. Plans shall fully detail how the
proposed facility complies with the California Accessibility Standards
defined in Title 24 Chapter 11B and Federal ADA Regulations.
a. The parallel curb ramp design as currently shown from building
to accessible parking space will require a warning curb per CBC
11B-303.5 for abrupt changes in level exceeding 4 inches in a
vertical dimension.
b. Walk Up Sale and Service Counter required to comply with CBC
11B-227 / 904.4.
c. Protruding objects, including a projecting sale or service counter,
shall comply with CBC 11B-307.
36. The provisions of California Green Building Standards Code outline
planning, design and development methods that include environmentally
responsible site selection, building design, building siting and
development to protect, restore and enhance the environmental quality
of the site and respect the integrity of adjacent properties, please provide
compliance information on plans as applicable. Include planning and
design requirements of division 5.1, and the applicable water efficiency
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and conservations and the material conservation and resource efficiency
for exterior items of division 5.3, and 5.4 respectfully.
37. The City will conduct final inspections of habitable building only when the
buildings have parking lot improvements and (if required) sidewalk
access to publicly maintained streets. The improvements shall include
required traffic control devices, pavement markings and street name
signs.
LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION
38. The applicant shall comply with LQMC Sections 13.24.130 (Landscaping
Setbacks) & 13.24.140 (Landscaping Plans).
39. The applicant shall provide landscaping in the required setbacks,
retention basins, and common lots. Said landscaping shall be constantly
maintained by the center owner with damaged, dead or dying plant
material immediately replaced with healthy plant material of equivalent
size.
40. Landscape and irrigation plans for landscaped lots and setbacks,
medians, retention basins, and parks shall be signed and stamped by a
licensed landscape architect.
41. All new and modified landscape areas shall have landscaping and
permanent irrigation improvements in compliance with the City’s Water
Efficient Landscape regulations contained in LQMC Section 8.13 (Water
Efficient Landscape).
42. Lighting plans shall be submitted with the final landscaping plans for a
recommendation to the Planning Manager for his approval. Exterior
lighting shall be consistent with LQMC Section 9.100.150 (Outdoor
Lighting). All freestanding lighting shall not exceed 18 feet in height, and
shall be fitted with a visor if deemed necessary by staff to minimize
trespass of light off the property. The illuminated carports shall be
included in the photometric study as part of the final lighting plan
submittal.
43. All water features shall be designed to minimize “splash”, and use high
efficiency pumps and lighting to the satisfaction of the Planning Manager.
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They shall be included in the landscape plan water efficiency calculations
per Municipal Code Chapter 8.13.
44. All rooftop mechanical equipment shall be completely screened from
view. Utility transformers or other ground mounted mechanical
equipment shall be fully screened with a screening wall or landscaping
and painted to match the adjacent buildings.
45. 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. Final
Landscape Plans shall be consistent with the Preliminary landscaping
plans shown in Site Development Permit 2021-0006, including tree
container size being a minimum 24” box size. Planning Manager approval
of the final landscape plans is required prior to issuance of the first
building permit unless the Planning Manager determines extenuating
circumstances exist which justifies an alternative processing schedule.
NOTE: Plans are not approved for construction until signed by the
appropriate City official, including the Planning Manager and/or City
Engineer.
46. The applicant or his agent has the responsibility for proper sight distance
requirements per guidelines in the AASHTO “A Policy on Geometric
Design of Highways and Streets, 5th Edition” or latest, in the design
and/or installation of all landscaping and appurtenances abutting and
within the private and public street right-of-way.
MAINTENANCE
47. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.160
(Maintenance).
48. The applicant shall make provisions for the continuous and perpetual
maintenance of all private on-site improvements, perimeter landscaping,
access drives, sidewalks, and stormwater BMPs.
FEES AND DEPOSITS
49. 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
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the City for plan checking and construction inspection. Deposits and fee
amounts shall be those in effect when the applicant makes application for
plan check and permits.
50. 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).
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NORR Inc.
An Ingenium International Company
325 N. La Salle Street, Suite 500
Chicago, IL 60654
U.S.A
T 312 424 2400
norr.com
7/6/2021
Statement of Operations
Panera Bread operates as a bakery café, fast-casual restaurant, with over 2,000 locations around the United
States and Canada. Panera is committed to serving food that does not contain artificial preservatives, flavors
or sweeteners and colors from artificial sources.
Panera offers a wide variety of pastries and baked goods, which are typically baked every morning by an on-
staff baker. Aside from the bakery selections, Panera serves a regular menu for dine-in or takeout including,
sandwiches, flatbreads, pastas, soups, salads, Panera Kids, smoothies, coffee drinks, and tea. Panera will not
serve alcohol at this location.
The proposed hours of operation for both the store and drive-thru of this location will be Monday through
Saturday, 6:00 AM-10 PM, and Sunday, 7 AM-9 PM. Live entertainment will not be provided at this location.
This location will employ about 12-15 employees per shift, with a total of 60-70 employees. The estimated
customers will be will be determined at a future date. There will be no private security at this site.
This location will provide a total of forty-nine (49) parking spaces, which includes 12 standard on-site parking,
35 standard shared parking and 2 accessible parking spaces.
Product deliveries will occur daily overnight for dough deliveries (approx. 12:00-2:00am), and twice weekly for
dry goods (during normal business hours).
ATTACHMENT 4
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City of La Quinta
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
STAFF ITEM
TO: Honorable Chair and Members of the Planning Commission
FROM: Siji Fernandez, Associate Planner
DATE: October 26, 2021
SUBJECT: WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS INVENTORY UPDATE
Wireless telecommunication facilities are governed by the requirements of
the La Quinta Municipal Code (LQMC) Chapter 9.170, Wireless
Telecommunication Facilities (facilities). New facilities require approval of a
Conditional Use Permit by the Planning Commission and additions to existing
facilities require approval of a Minor Use Permit by Director Decision.
Section 9.170.080 requires a ten-year review by the Planning Commission
and the Planning Commission previously requested for this to be an annual
occurrence. The Planning Commission, from 2017 to present, has received
status reports of approved facilities in the City of La Quinta for compliance
with conditions of approval. Six (6) facilities were out of compliance in
2017, one (1) was out of compliance in 2018, none were out of compliance
in 2019, and one (1) was out of compliance in 2020.
A total of 19 facilities are constructed and currently operational (Attachment
1). All facilities are currently in compliance with its CUP conditions of
approval. Staff conducted a visual survey during the week of September 27,
2021, of the facility locations and reviewed the condition of the facilities for
compliance with conditions of approval. A summary of the status of the 19
operational facilities is provided in the table below as well as a detailed table
in Attachment 2.
Attachments: 1. Map of La Quinta Wireless Telecommunication Facilities
2. Detailed Status of Existing Wireless Telecommunication
Facilities
STAFF ITEM NO. 1
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Table of Approved La Quinta Wireless Telecommunication Facilities
No Case
No.
Address Approval Date Type Facility Condition
1 CUP
1996-
025
78150
Calle Tampico
September 24, 1996 Rooftop In Compliance
2 CUP
2017-
0003
78611
Highway 111
July 11, 2017 Monopalm In Compliance
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
September 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
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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
18 CUP
2018-
0003
77753
Avenida Montezuma
July 24, 2018 Monopalm In Compliance
19 CUP
2015-
0003
78082
Francis Hack Lane
July 12, 2016 Monopalm In Compliance
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CITY OF LA QUINTA WIRELESS
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UPDATED JUNE 28, 2019
Legend
La Quinta City Limits
Wireless Telecommunications Facilities
ATTACHMENT 1
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Site 1
Planning Case Nos: CUP1996-025, MUP2015-0012, MUP2020-0007
Approval Date: September 24, 1996
Location: 78150 Calle Tampico
Type: Rooftop
Building Height: 43’5”
Status: Consistent with Conditions of Approval for CUP and MUPs. A Minor
Use Permit (MUP) was approved October 5, 2020, to modify antenna
structures and work is complete. In Compliance
Last Known Provider: T-Mobile
Approved Plans
ATTACHMENT 2
Existing Conditions
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Site 2
Planning Case Nos: CUP1996-026, TUP2015-0011, 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. TUP2015-
0011 allowed for a temporary wireless facility during construction of La
Quinta Square, until a permanent location could be established. CUP2017-
0003 was approved July 11, 2017, for a permanent monopalm facility. In
Compliance
Last Known Provider: T-Mobile
CUP 1996-026- Simulation Exhibit Existing Conditions
65
Site 3
Planning Case Nos: CUP1999-043, 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 (MUP) was approved for a ground-
mounted generator in the building parking area to serve the wireless facility.
In Compliance
Last Known Provider: Verizon
CUP 1996-043 Exhibit Existing Conditions
66
Site 4
Planning Case Nos: CUP1999-045, 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
67
Site 5
Planning Case Nos: CUP2001-054, 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
68
Site 6
Planning Case No: CUP2001-055
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
69
Site 7
Planning Case Nos: CUP2001-059, MUP2014-1002, MUP2012-1050,
MUP2014-1006 (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
70
Site 8
Planning Case Nos: CUP2001-060, 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 No. 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
71
Site 9
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Planning Case Nos: CUP2001-061, MUP2014-1001 (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
72
Site 10
Planning Case Nos: CUP2001-062, MUP2011-1017 (Equipment
Replacement), MUP2012-1053 (Equipment Replacement), MUP2016-1011
(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
73
Site 11
Planning Case Nos: CUP2001-063, MUP2012-1043 (Equipment
Replacement), MUP2014-1005 (Colocation), CUP2001-063 Amendment No.
2
Approval Date: October 9, 2001, Amendment No. 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 CUP2001-063. Two live
palm trees were observed at the site. Condition No. 25 requires perpetual
maintenance of the facility. In Compliance
Last Known Provider: Sprint
CUP 2001-063 Exhibit Existing Conditions
74
Site 12
Planning Case Nos: CUP2004-085 and CUP2004-085, Amendment No. 1
Approval Date: September 14, 2004, Amendment No. 1 approved
September 8, 2009
Location: 54001 Madison Street, Fire Station #70
Type: Monopalm
Facility Height: 60 feet
Status: Condition No. 21 requires synthetic palm fronds to extend a
minimum of three (3) feet beyond the communication antennas. No new
palm trees were required. Condition No. 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)
Existing Conditions CUP 2004-085 Exhibit
75
Site 13
Planning Case No: CUP2009-119, MUP2015-0003, MBA2015-0007,
MA2015-0005
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 (6) antennas, 3 (3) feet in height behind
four (4) 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 (MUP) and
Modification By Applicant (MBA) were approved for Verizon to install a 12
panel roof-mounted antenna, screened by new modified parapet walls, along
the side elevation. In Compliance
Last Known Provider: Metro PCS
CUP 2009-119 Exhibit Existing Conditions
76
Site 14
Planning Case No: CUP2009-124
Approval Date: April 27, 2010
Location: 78998 Miles Avenue, Family Heritage Church
Type: Monopalm
Facility Height: 57 feet
Status: Condition No. 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 (3) Mexican Fan
Palms at a height of 35 feet in Condition No. 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
77
Site 15
Planning Case Nos: CUP2009-127, MUP2012-1049 (Replace Equipment),
MUP2014-1004 (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 a 74 foot high monopalm tower. Condition No. 15 required
the applicant to replace existing and deteriorated faux palm fronds. The
applicant was to install a minimum of 80 faux palm fronds to 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
Existing Conditions CUP 2009-127 Exhibit
78
Site 16
Planning Case No: CUP2012-148
Approval Date: July 22, 2014
Location: 77750 Avenue 50, La Quinta Country Club
Type: Monopalm
Facility Height: 45 feet
Status: Condition No. 18 requires installation of four (4) live palm trees.
Condition No. 26 requires maintenance of the facility consistent with
Conditions of Approval. In Compliance
Last Known Provider: Verizon
CUP 2012-148 Exhibit Existing Conditions
79
Site 17
Planning Case No: CUP2008-118
Approval Date: March 24, 2009
Location: 54001 Madison Street, Fire Station #70
Type: Monopalm
Facility Height: 60 feet
Status: Condition No. 33 requires synthetic palm fronds to extend a
minimum of three (3) feet beyond the communication antennas. No new
palm trees were required. Condition No. 25 requires that the applicant
protect all existing landscaping and irrigation. These conditions have been
satisfied. In Compliance
Last Known Provider: Verizon
Existing Conditions CUP 2008-118 Exhibit
80
Site 18
Planning Case No: CUP2018-003
Approval Date: July 24, 2018
Location: 77753 Avenida Montezuma
Type: Monopalm
Facility Height: 65 feet
Status: Condition No. 28 requires branches to extend a minimum of 18
inches beyond the antenna arrays; Condition No. 29 requires including 50
fronds; Condition No. 30 requires installation of one (1) California fan palm.
All conditions have been satisfied. In compliance
Last Known Provider: AT&T
CUP 2018-003 Exhibit Existing Conditions
81
Site 19
Planning Case No: CUP2015-003
Approval Date: July 12, 2016
Location: 78082 Francis Hack Lane
Type: Monopalm
Facility Height: 65 feet
Status: Condition No. 28 requires the applicant submit a definitive
color/paint scheme for the trunk of the monopalm. The applicant submitted
a detailed color/ paint scheme to staff and also removed the unapproved
Palm Tree skirt. All conditions have been satisfied. In compliance
Last Known Provider: Verizon
CUP 2015-003 Exhibit Existing Conditions
82
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PLANNING
COMMISSION
OCTOBER 26, 2021
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OCTOBER 26, 2021
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Planning Commission Meeting
October 26, 2021
Pledge of Allegiance
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How to “Raise Hand” via Smart Phone App
Planning Commission Meeting
October 26, 2021
C2 – General Plan Consistency for
Proposed Property Purchase
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Planning Commission Meeting
October 26, 2021
SS1 – Starbucks Drive-Through Review
Background
•New Starbucks drive-through
approved at Northwest Corner of Calle
Tampico and Washington
•PC added condition to review
implementation of drive-through 6
months after operation
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Site Plan
Analysis
•Staff and Applicant agreed to delay
outside the 6 month window due to
reinstallation of landscaping
•No issues with drive-through
circulation have been observed
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Recommendation
•Specific purpose of PC’s review is to fulfill
Condition of Approval
•Staff finds that no changes are necessary
regarding the drive-through operation
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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OCTOBER 26, 2021
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Planning Commission Meeting
October 26, 2021
PH1 – Conditional Use and
Site Development Permits for
Panera Restaurant
Background
•The project site consists of 0.64 acres within
One-Eleven La Quinta Shopping Center with a
vacant building currently onsite.
•Amendment #2 to Specific Plan was approved
for 5 drive-throughs, including adopting a
Negative Declaration
–Shopping center currently has 4 drive-throughs
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Vicinity Map
Analysis
•Applicant requesting CUP and SDP
approval for a new 4,335 sf drive-
through Panera restaurant
•Existing building would be
demolished to accommodate new
building
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Site Development Permit
•Project includes:
–4,335 sf for Panera restaurant
–Double-drive through lanes for 15 car
stacking
–522 sf outdoor patio area with fireplace
feature
Site Plan
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Site Plan
Renderings
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Renderings
Elevations
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Elevations
Site Development Permit
•Architecture compatible with rest of
the Center
•49 parking spaces, utilizing existing
spaces.
–3 spaces for clean air/electrical, with 2
of those for charging stations. Building
Code currently will require more
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Site Development Permit
•Landscaping incorporates existing
landscaping along Highway 111 while
adding more for adequate screening
and throughout site
Landscaping
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Conditional Use Permit
•Specific Plan condition requires CUP
for any drive-through
•Project submitted a Statement of
Operations which is acceptable for
drive-through operations
Recommendation
•Adopt a resolution to approve Conditional
Use Permit 2021-0001 and Site
Development Permit 2021-0006 subject to
the findings and conditions of approval
and find the project consistent with
Environmental Assessment 1996-319
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Planning Commission Meeting
October 26, 2021
S1 – Wireless Telecommunication Update
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Brief History
•Section 9.170.080 requires a ten-year review by the
Planning Commission
•From 2017 to present, the Planning Commission has
received annual reports of approved facilities
•We currently have 19 operational cell towers
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Samples
Francis Hack Lane
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HANDOUTS
PLANNING
COMMISSION
OCTOBER 26, 2021
PLANNING COMMISSTION MEETING - OCTOBER 26, 2021 - HANDOUT PROVIDED BY ALENA CALLIMANIS
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