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TPM 2022-0001 (TPM 38298) - LQ Village Shopping Center (06.27.2022) June 27, 2022 Mr. Jay Brander DRC Engineering 160 South Old Springs Rd #210 Anaheim Hills, Ca 92808 SUBJECT: TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 2022-0001 (TPM 38298) DIRECTOR’S DECISION Dear Mr. Brander: The above referenced Tentative Parcel Map is approved by Director’s decision on June 27, 2022, subject to conditions of approval. The approved staff report and conditions are attached for your use in completing the map. The decision of the Director can be appealed within 15 calendar days of the decision. If you have any further questions, please contact me at (760) 777- 7086. Sincerely, Sijifredo Fernandez Associate Planner Design and Development DIRECTOR’S DECISION STAFF REPORT DATE: June 27, 2022 CASE NUMBER: TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 2022-0001 (TPM 38298) APPLICANT: JAY BRANDER, DRC ENGINEERING PROPERTY OWNER: LQ INVESTMENTS REQUEST: SUBDIVIDE AN EXISTING 5.071 ACRE LOT INTO TWO PARCELS CEQA: EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PURSUANT TO SECTION 15315 (CLASS 15 – MINOR LAND DIVISIONS) LOCATION: NORTHWEST CORNER OF CALLE TAMPICO AND WASHINGTON STREET LEGAL: APN: 770-020-015 & 770-020-020 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: • The applicant proposes to subdivide an approximately 5.071 acre parcel into two parcels (Attachment 1). • The proposed tentative parcel map is consistent with the City of La Quinta General Plan and La Quinta Municipal Code, subject to the conditions of approval. BACKGROUND: This project site is located on the northwest corner of Calle Tampico and Washington Street. A 5.071 acre portion of the site is improved with an existing and operational shopping center, including parking and landscaping throughout. PROPOSAL & ANALYSIS: Tentative Parcel Map 38298 proposes to subdivide the 5.071 acre parcel into two parcels (Attachment 2). One parcel would be a 4.396 acre parcel with the existing shopping center, and the other 0.675 acre parcel would be the remaining 2,790 square foot drive through commercial Starbucks building. There are no development plans proposed at this time. Future developments of the proposed parcels are subject to future review and considerations by City staff through entitlement and/or construction permits. The design of Tentative Parcel Map 38298, as conditioned, conforms to current state, regional, and local design guidelines and standards including those of the City of La Quinta General Plan and Municipal Code. AGENCY REVIEW: Public Agency Review: This request was sent to all applicable City departments and affected public agencies on February 4, 2022. All written comments received are on file and available for review with the Design and Development Department. All applicable comments have been incorporated in the Conditions of Approval (Attachment 3). ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW The City of La Quinta Design and Development Department has determined that this project is Categorically Exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15315 Class 15 (Minor Land Divisions). Report prepared by: Sijifredo Fernandez, Associate Planner Attachments: 1. Project Information 2. Tentative Parcel Map 38298 3. Findings and Conditions of Approval PROJECT INFORMATION CASE NUMBER: TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 2022-0001 (TPM 38298) APPLICANT: JAY BRANDER PROPERTY OWNER: LQ INVESTMENTS ENGINEER: DRC ENGINEERING REQUEST: SUBDIVIDE AN EXISTING 5.071 ACRE LOT INTO TWO PARCELS LOCATION: NORTHWEST CORNER OF CALLE TAMPICO AND WASHINGTON STREET GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: GENERAL COMMERCIAL ZONING DESIGNATION: COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL SURROUNDING ZONING/LAND USES: NORTH: MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL/ EXISTING MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL SOUTH: MAJOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES/ CITY HALL EAST: LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL/ EXISTING RESIDENTIAL WEST: MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL/ EXISTING MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ATTACHMENT 1 PARKINGCAV MOP MOP NO PARKINGNO MOP MOP VAN PARCEL 2 P.M. NO. 27984 P.M.B. 186/91-92 NOT A PART LOT 1 TR. NO. 28019 M.B. 252/85-89 NOT A PART SECTION 6 (PORTION) TOWNSHIP 6 SOUTH RANGE 7 EAST SAN BERNARDINO MERIDIAN NOT A PART PARCEL 7 P.M. NO. 27984 P.M.B. 186/91-92 NOT A PART PARCEL 5 P.M. NO. 27984 P.M.B. 186/91-92 NOT A PART PARCEL 4 P.M. NO. 27984 P.M.B. 186/91-92 NOT A PART LOT "B" L.L.A. 2020-0014 INST. NO. 2021-0040029 5.071 ACRES LOT "A" L.L.A. 2020-0014 INST. NO. 2021-0040029 NOT A PART PARCEL 2 191,497.890 S.F. 4.396 ACRES PARCEL 1 29,405.984 S.F. 0.675 ACRES PARCEL 3 P.M. NO. 27984 P.M.B. 186/91-92 NOT A PART CALLE TAMPICO WASHINGTON STREETEASEMENT NOTES: LOT TABULATION: APNs: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: EXISTING ZONING DESIGNATION: EXISTING SPECIFIC PLAN: UTILITIES: ALTA/NSPS TABLE A ITEM NOTES: TITLE INFORMATION: RECORD OWNER: BENCHMARK: BASIS OF BEARINGS: NOTE: 4/8/2022 PLANNING APPROVAL ADMINISTRATIVE CASE# ____________________ EXHIBIT# ____________________ INITIAL sfernandez DATE 06/27/2022 11:46:39 AM TPM2022-0001ATTACHMENT 2 FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 38298 (TPM2022-0001) JUNE 27, 2022 LA QUINTA VILLAGE SHOPPING CENTER FINDINGS A. The proposed tentative parcel map is consistent with the City General Plan. The proposed map conforms to the design guidelines and standards of the Specific Plan and General Plan for Medium/High density residential designated properties, as set forth in the Land Use Element. B. The design of the proposed tentative parcel map is consistent with the city General Plan as the proposed tentative map is consistent with the General Commercial designation and applicable goals, policies, and development standards. C. The design of the tentative parcel map is not likely to cause substantial environmental damage nor substantially injure fish or wildlife or their habitat. The City of La Quinta Design and Development Department has determined that this project is Categorically Exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15315 Class 15 (Minor Land Divisions). D. The design of the tentative parcel map is not likely to cause serious public health problems. As conditioned, the proposed tentative parcel map will not result in any increased hazard to public health or welfare, as the design has been reviewed by the appropriate responsible agencies for health and safety issues, with none identified. E. The site of the proposed tentative parcel map is physically suitable for the potential development and density of development permitted in the Community Commercial Zone. As conditioned, the proposed design of the subdivision is physically compatible with the site with regards to level topography for the type of land use designation and potential development of the subject property. F. As conditioned, the proposed tentative parcel map is consistent with all applicable provisions of this Title 13 of the La Quinta Municipal Code and the La Quinta Zoning Ordinance, including, but not limited to, minimum lot area requirements, any other applicable provisions of this code, and the Subdivision Map Act. G. As conditioned, the design of the tentative parcel map will not conflict with easements, acquired by the public at large, for access through or use of ATTACHMENT 3 FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 38298 (TPM2022-0001) JUNE 27, 2022 LA QUINTA VILLAGE SHOPPING CENTER property within the proposed subdivision, for access through or use of the property within the subdivision. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL GENERAL 1. The applicant agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City of La Quinta (“City”), its agents, officers and employees from any claim, action or proceeding to attack, set aside, void, or annul the approval of this Tentative Parcel Map, or any Final Map recorded thereunder. The City shall have sole discretion in selecting its defense counsel. The City shall promptly notify the applicant of any claim, action or proceeding and shall cooperate fully in the defense. 2. This Tentative Parcel Map, and any Final Map recorded thereunder, shall comply with the requirements and standards of Government Code §§ 66410 through 66499.58 (the “Subdivision Map Act”), and Chapter 13 of the La Quinta Municipal Code (“LQMC”). The City of La Quinta’s Municipal Code can be accessed on the City’s Web Site at www.la-quinta.org. 3. This Tentative Parcel Map shall expire on June 27, 2025, three years from the date of approval, unless recorded or granted a time extension pursuant to the requirements of La Quinta Municipal Code 9.200.080 (Permit expiration and time extensions). 4. Prior to recordation of the Tentative Parcel Map by the City, the applicant shall obtain any necessary clearances from the following agencies, if required: • Riverside County Fire Marshal • La Quinta Design and Development Department • La Quinta Public Works Department • Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) • Imperial Irrigation District (IID) The applicant is responsible for all requirements of the permits and/or clearances from the above listed agencies. 5. Tentative Parcel Map 38298 shall comply with all applicable terms, conditions FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 38298 (TPM2022-0001) JUNE 27, 2022 LA QUINTA VILLAGE SHOPPING CENTER and/or mitigation measures for the following related approval: Tentative Parcel Map 27984 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. 6. Developer shall reimburse the City, within thirty (30) days of presentment of the invoice, all costs and actual attorney’s fees incurred by the City Attorney to review, negotiate and/or modify any documents or instruments required by these conditions, if Developer requests that the City modify or revise any documents or instruments prepared initially by the City to effect these conditions. This obligation shall be paid in the time noted above without deduction or offset and Developer’s failure to make such payment shall be a material breach of the Conditions of Approval. 7. Developer shall reimburse the City, within thirty (30) days of presentment of the invoice, all costs and actual consultant’s fees incurred by the City for engineering and/or surveying consultants to review and/or modify any documents or instruments required by this project. This obligation shall be paid in the time noted above without deduction or offset and Developer’s failure to make such payment shall be a material breach of the Conditions of Approval. PROPERTY RIGHTS 8. Prior to issuance of any permit(s), the applicant shall acquire or confer easements and other property rights necessary for the construction or proper functioning of the proposed development. Conferred rights shall include irrevocable offers to dedicate or grant access easements to the City for emergency services and for maintenance, construction and reconstruction of essential improvements. 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, access aisles that access public streets and open space/ drainage facilities of the development. Said rights shall also include reciprocal access and reciprocal parking rights over all parcels within Tentative Parcel Map FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 38298 (TPM2022-0001) JUNE 27, 2022 LA QUINTA VILLAGE SHOPPING CENTER 38298 and 27984. 10. The applicant shall offer for dedication those easements necessary for the placement of, and access to, utility lines and structures, drainage basins, mailbox clusters, and common areas on the Final Map. 11. The applicant shall cause no easement to be granted, or recorded, over any portion of the subject property between the date of approval of the Tentative Parcel Map and the date of recording of any Final Map, unless such easement is approved by the City Engineer. MAINTENANCE 12. The applicant shall make provisions for the continuous and perpetual maintenance of common areas, perimeter landscaping up to the curb, access drives, sidewalks, and stormwater BMPs. FINAL MAPS 13. Prior to the City’s approval of a Final Map, the applicant shall furnish accurate mylars of the Final Map. The Final Map shall be 1” = 40’ scale. FEES AND DEPOSITS 14. 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.