PC Resolution 2021-013 Panera Rest Drive-Thru; CUP 2021-0001 & SDP 2021-0006 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2021 - 013
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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Applicant: Panera Restaurant
Adopted: October 26, 2021
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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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Applicant: Panera Restaurant
Adopted: October 26, 2021
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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: Commissioners Caldwell, Currie, Hassett, McCune,Proctor, and Tyerman
NOES: Chairperson Nieto
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2021-013
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - APPROVED
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2021-0001
APPLICANT: PANERA RESTAURANT
ADOPTED: OCTOBER 26, 2021
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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.
EXHIBIT A
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - APPROVED
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2021-0006
APPLICANT: PANERA RESTAURANT
ADOPTED: October 26, 2021
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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
Desert Sands Unified School District (DSUSD)
Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD)
EXHIBIT B
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2021-0006
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ADOPTED: October 26, 2021
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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
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
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
“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.
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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).
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,
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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.
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.
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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
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
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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
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.
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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
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
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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
and conservations and the material conservation and resource efficiency
for exterior items of division 5.3, and 5.4 respectfully.
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2021-0006
APPLICANT: PANERA RESTAURANT
ADOPTED: October 26, 2021
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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.
They shall be included in the landscape plan water efficiency calculations
per Municipal Code Chapter 8.13.
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2021-0006
APPLICANT: PANERA RESTAURANT
ADOPTED: October 26, 2021
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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
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.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2021-013
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2021-0006
APPLICANT: PANERA RESTAURANT
ADOPTED: October 26, 2021
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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).
51.Construction plans shall include a traffic calming feature at the
crosswalk that extends over the drive-through lane.