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2022 07 26 PCPLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA Page 1 of 4 JULY 26, 2022 PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, JULY 26, 2022, AT 5:00 P.M. TO BE HELD AT: CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER, 78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta AND OMNI LA COSTA RESORT & SPA – Room 17 2100 Costa Del Mar, Carlsbad, California, 92009 Members of the public may listen to this meeting by tuning-in live via http://laquinta.12milesout.com/video/live. PUBLIC COMMENTS – INSTRUCTIONS Members of the public may address the Planning Commission in-person or in writing as described below: VERBAL PUBLIC COMMENT can be provided in-person during the meeting upon being recognized by the Chairperson. Members of the public must complete a “Request to Speak” form and submit it to the Commission Secretary. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes (or approximately 350 words). WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENT can be provided either in-person during the meeting by providing 15 copies to the Commission Secretary; or can be emailed in advance to TFlores@LaQuintaCA.Gov, no later than 12:00 p.m., on the day of the meeting. Written public comments will be distributed to the Planning Commission, made publicly available, and will be incorporated into the agenda packet and public record of the meeting, but will not be read during the meeting unless, upon the request of the Chairperson, a brief summary of public comment is asked to be reported. If written public comments are emailed, the email subject line must clearly state “Written Comments” and should include: 1) full name, 2) city of residence, and 3) subject matter. Planning Commission agendas and staff reports are now available on the City’s web page: www.LaQuintaCA.Gov PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA Page 2 of 4 JULY 26, 2022 All writings or documents, including but not limited to emails and attachments to emails, submitted to the City regarding any item(s) listed or not listed on this agenda are public records. All information in such writings and documents is subject to disclosure as being in the public domain and subject to search and review by electronic means, including but not limited to the City’s Internet Web site and any other Internet Web-based platform or other Web-based form of communication. All information in such writings and documents similarly is subject to disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act [Government Code § 6250 et seq.]. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL: Commissioners Caldwell, Hassett, McCune, Nieto, Proctor, Tyerman, and Chairperson Currie PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA At this time, members of the public may address the Planning Commission on matters not listed on the agenda per the instructions at the top of the agenda. The Planning Commission values all public 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)]. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS, WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS – NONE CONSENT CALENDAR - NONE BUSINESS SESSION - NONE STUDY SESSION – NONE PUBLIC HEARINGS For Public Hearings on the agenda, any person may provide public comments, per the instructions at the top of the agenda, in support or opposition 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. PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA Page 3 of 4 JULY 26, 2022 PAGE 1. ADOPT A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT REVISIONS TO THE HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE (GPA 2020-0001) TO ADDRESS FINAL REQUESTS FROM THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT; CEQA: THE HOUSING ELEMENT WAS PREVIOUSLY ANALYZED UNDER EA2021- 0010; LOCATION: CITY-WIDE 5 2. ADOPT RESOLUTIONS TO ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 2019-0003 AND APPROVE A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2019-0001 (AMENDMENT TO CUP 2006-097), SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2019-0004, AND MINOR ADJUSTMENT 2022-0006 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A 27,334 SQUARE FOOT EXPANSION FOR NEW BUILDINGS AT ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI CHURCH; CEQA: DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT HAS PREPARED A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION; LOCATION: 47225 WASHINGTON STREET 232 3. ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2022-0005 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A TEMPORARY MONOPOLE WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITY WITHIN THE LA QUINTA RESORT PROPERTY; CEQA: THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15303, NEW CONSTRUCTION OR CONVERSION OF SMALL STRUCTURES; LOCATION: 49499 EISENHOWER DRIVE 400 STAFF ITEMS PAGE 1. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS INVENTORY UPDATE 439 COMMISSIONERS’ ITEMS – NONE ADJOURNMENT **************************** The regular Planning Commission meetings of August 9 and August 23, 2022, have been cancelled. The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission will be held on September 13, 2022, commencing at 5:00 p.m. with the Call to Order, at the City Hall Council Chamber, 78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, California. PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA Page 4 of 4 JULY 26, 2022 DECLARATION OF POSTING I, Tania Flores, Planning Commission Secretary, do hereby declare that the foregoing Agenda for the La Quinta Planning Commission meeting of July 26, 2022, 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 July 22, 2022. DATED: July 22, 2022 TANIA FLORES, Planning Commission Secretary City of La Quinta, California Public Notices • The La Quinta Planning Commission 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 background material is to be presented to the Planning Commission during a public meeting, please be advised that ten (15) 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 Planning 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 78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, California, 92253, during normal business hours, and will be incorporated into the agenda packet and public record of the meeting. City of La Quinta PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING: July 26, 2022 STAFF REPORT AGENDA TITLE: ADOPT A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT REVISIONS TO THE HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE (GPA 2020-0001) TO ADDRESS FINAL REQUESTS FROM THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT; CEQA: THE HOUSING ELEMENT WAS PREVIOUSLY ANALYZED UNDER EA2021-0010; LOCATION: CITY-WIDE RECOMMENDATION Adopt a resolution recommending that the City Council approve revisions to the Housing Element Update (GPA 2020-0001) to make changes to the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) analysis and specific policies and programs to assure compliance with State law and determine that the Housing Element is consistent with Environmental Assessment 2021-0010. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY •The City Council adopted the Housing Element Update (Element) for the 2021-2029 planning period on February 15, 2022. •The adopted Element was submitted to California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for final approval on February 28, 2022. •On April 29, 2022, HCD found that the adopted Element was not in compliance with State law and gave further comments (Attachment 1). Staff addressed the comments (Attachment 2) and provided the revised Element to HCD on June 13, 2022 (Attachment 3). •On June 29, 2022, HCD confirmed that the revisions were sufficient, and that the Element conforms to State law (Attachment 4). •On July 19, 2022, the Council adopted the Zoning Map and text changes necessary to assure consistency between the Housing Element and Zoning Ordinance. PUBLIC HEARING ITEM NO. 1 BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS The Element revisions proposed in Attachment 3 consist of additions of data to the AFFH section of the Element and adding metrics to selected policies and programs to quantify the City’s targets for various implementation activities, including accessory dwelling units, creative housing solutions, and housing partnerships to generate affordable units. The revisions are not substantive but do assure that the City will comply with State law and receive certification from the State for the planning period. Public Notice This project was advertised in The Desert Sun newspaper on July 15, 2022. 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 City prepared an Initial Study for the Housing and Safety Element updates, which was adopted by Council when the Element was originally adopted (EA 2020-0010). No substantial changes were made, and no further analysis is required under CEQA. Prepared by: Nicole Sauviat Criste, Consulting Planner Approved by: Danny Castro, Design and Development Director Attachments: 1. HCD Letter of April 29, 2022 2. Housing Element Edits 3. 4 th Draft Housing Element 4. HCD Letter of June 29, 2022 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2022 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF REVISIONS OF THE 2022-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE CASE NUMBER: GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2020-0001 APPLICANT: CITY OF LA QUINTA WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California did, on July 26, 2022, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider minor revisions to the Housing Element of the General Plan for the 6th Planning Cycle, as mandated by State law; and WHEREAS, the Design and Development Department published a public hearing notice in The Desert Sun newspaper on July 15, 2022 as prescribed by the Municipal Code; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California did, on January 11 and January 25, 2022, hold duly noticed Public Hearings to consider the Housing and Safety Element updates of the General Plan for the 6th Planning Cycle, as mandated by State law; and WHEREAS, the City Council adopted the Housing and Safety Element updates for the 6th Planning Cycle on February 15, 2022; and WHEREAS, on April 29, 2022, the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) notified the City that changes were required to bring the adopted Element into conformance with State law, and upon review of additional changes, on June 29, 2022, HCD determined that the Housing Element, as edited, conforms with State law; and WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony and arguments, if any, of all interested persons desiring to be heard, the Planning Commission did make the following mandatory findings pursuant to Section 9.230.010 of the Municipal Code to justify approval of said General Plan Amendment: 1.The General Plan Amendment does not have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, have an adverse effect on wildlife, Planning Commission Resolution 2022 - Amendment of General Plan Amendment 2021-0001 Adopted: Page 2 of 3 achieve short term environmental goals to the disadvantage of long- term environmental goals, or cumulatively result in significant impacts to the environment. 2.Internal General Plan Consistency. The amendments to the Housing Element and the Safety Element are internally consistent and do not conflict with policies and programs of other elements of the General Plan. 3.Public Welfare. Approval of the amendments will not create conditions materially detrimental to the public health, safety and general welfare, and will instead assure the provision of housing for all segments of the community, and the construction of safe buildings outside of fire-prone areas and flood zones. 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 General Plan Amendment 2020-0001 is determined to be consistent with the Mitigated Negative Declaration adopted by the La Quinta City Council for Environmental Assessment 2021-0010; and SECTION 3. That it does hereby recommend to the City Council approval of revisions to General Plan Amendment 2020-0001, making minor changes to the Housing Element of the General Plan. PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City of La Quinta Planning Commission, held on July 26, 2022, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Planning Commission Resolution 2022 - Amendment of General Plan Amendment 2021-0001 Adopted: Page 3 of 3 ____________________________ LORETTA CURRIE, Chairperson City of La Quinta, California ATTEST: _________________________________________ DANNY CASTRO, Design and Development Director City of La Quinta, California STATE OF CALIFORNIA - BUSINESS, CONSUMER SERVICES AND HOUSING AGENCY GAVIN NEWSOM, Governor DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIVISION OF HOUSING POLICY DEVELOPMENT 2020 W. El Camino Avenue, Suite 500 Sacramento, CA 95833 (916) 263-2911 / FAX (916) 263-7453 www.hcd.ca.gov April 29, 2022 Danny Castro, Director Design and Development Department City of La Quinta 78495 Calle Tampico La Quinta, CA 92253 Dear Danny Castro: RE: City of La Quinta’s 6th Cycle (2021-2029) Adopted Housing Element Thank you for submitting the City of La Quinta’s (City) housing element adopted February 15, 2022 and received for review on February 28, 2022. Pursuant to Government Code section 65585, subdivision (h), the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) is reporting the results of its review. The adopted housing element addresses most statutory requirements described in HCD’s November 23, 2021 review; however, the following revisions will be necessary to comply with State Housing Element Law (Article 10.6 of the Gov. Code). 1.Affirmatively further[ing] fair housing in accordance with Chapter 15 (commencing with Section 8899.50) of Division 1 of Title 2…shall include an assessment of fair housing in the jurisdiction. (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (c)(10)(A).) Site Inventory: While the element included data on sites relative to some socio- economic concentrations, the analysis should discuss the magnitude of the impact including the number of units by income group relative to locations or neighborhoods within the City, including any isolation of the regional housing need allocation (RHNA) and then address whether sites exacerbate or improve segregation and integration. Goals, Actions, Metrics, and Milestones: The element is not revised to meet this requirement. As stated in the previous review, goals and actions must specifically respond to the analysis and to the identified and prioritized contributing factors to fair housing issues and must be significant and meaningful enough to overcome identified patterns and trends. Actions must have specific commitment, metrics, and milestones as appropriate and must address housing mobility enhancement, new housing choices and affordability in high opportunity areas, place-based ATTACHMENT 1 Danny Castro, Director Page 2 strategies for community preservation and revitalization and displacement protection. 2.An inventory of land suitable and available for residential development, including vacant sites and sites having realistic and demonstrated potential for redevelopment during the planning period to meet the locality’s housing need for a designated income level, and an analysis of the relationship of zoning and public facilities and services to these sites. (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (a)(3).) Identify actions that will be taken to make sites available during the planning period with appropriate zoning and development standards and with services and facilities to accommodate that portion of the city’s or county’s share of the regional housing need for each income level that could not be accommodated on sites identified in the inventory completed pursuant to paragraph (3) of subdivision (a) without rezoning…(Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (c)(1).) Approved Projects: While the element included information related to the status of Sites 15-20, it must still include information related to the status of the projects identified for Site 10. HCD understands that the project was approved in 2020 but has yet to be constructed. The element should indicate if construction is anticipated to begin within the planning period. Program 3.1.a: While the element commits to rezone sites to accommodate a shortfall of sites for lower-income RHNA, it was not revised to address all by-right requirements. Specifically, the program must commit to minimum densities of 20 units per acre, not 16 units per acre. 3.Local governments shall make a diligent effort to achieve public participation of all economic segments of the community in the development of the Housing Element, and the element shall describe this effort. (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (c)(9).) While the element is revised to summarize amendments to programs based on public comment; it must still demonstrate diligent efforts were made to involve all economic segments of the community in the development of the housing element, especially low- and moderate-income groups. Please see HCD’s prior review for additional information. Public participation in the development, adoption and implementation of the housing element is essential to effective housing planning. Throughout the housing element process, the City should continue to engage the community, including organizations that represent lower-income and special needs households, by making information regularly available and considering and incorporating comments where appropriate. Additionally, pursuant to Danny Castro, Director Page 3 Government Code section 65585, subdivision (b) (AB 215, Statutes of 2021), any subsequent draft revision, the local government must post the draft revisions on its website and email a link to all individuals and organizations that have previous requested notices related to local governments housing element at least seven days before resubmitting to HCD. The element will meet the statutory requirements of State Housing Element Law once it has been revised and re-adopted to comply with the above requirements. For your information, pursuant to Assembly Bill 1398 (Chapter 358, Statutes of 2021), if a local government fails to adopt a compliant housing element within 120 days of the statutory deadline (October 15, 2021), then any rezoning to accommodate the RHNA, including for lower-income households, shall be completed no later than one year from the statutory deadline. Otherwise, the local government’s housing element will no longer comply with State Housing Element Law, and HCD may revoke its finding of substantial compliance pursuant to Government Code section 65585, subdivision (i). Several federal, state, and regional funding programs consider housing element compliance as an eligibility or ranking criteria. For example, the CalTrans Senate Bill (SB) 1 Sustainable Communities grant; the Strategic Growth Council and HCD’s Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities programs; and HCD’s Permanent Local Housing Allocation consider housing element compliance and/or annual reporting requirements pursuant to Government Code section 65400. With a compliant housing element, the City will meet housing element requirements for these and other funding sources. For your information, some general plan element updates are triggered by housing element adoption. HCD reminds the City to consider timing provisions and welcomes the opportunity to provide assistance. For information, please see the Technical Advisories issued by the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research at https://www.opr.ca.gov/planning/general-plan/guidelines.html. We are committed to assisting the City in addressing all statutory requirements of State Housing Element Law. If you have any questions or need additional technical assistance, please contact Tristan Lanza, of our staff, at Tristan.lanza@hcd.ca.gov. Sincerely, Paul McDougall Senior Program Manager AFFH Sites Inventory Section Amendments Sites Inventory The City extends into the Santa Rosa Mountains in the west and south, and much of the area in the southwestern City is designated as Open Space – Natural on the General Plan and not available for development. The City is largely built out, and future housing development will occur as mainly infill projects and on the south side of the City where there are larger vacant parcels. The City identified sufficient sites to meet the RHNA in La Quinta’s sixth cycle inventory (see Exhibit II-25 and Table II-50). The vacant land inventory only includes parcels that the City has identified as having the potential to develop during the 2022-2029 planning period. Sites 1- 3, 7-9, 11 and 13 are identified for lower income units, Sites 10 and 12 are identified for moderate income units, and Sites 15 through 20 are identified for above moderate income units. As shown in the inventory map (Exhibit II-25), the sites identified for future housing development are located in different parts of the City in various zoning districts and dispersed to the greatest extent possible with available lands, which will encourage a mix of household types across the City. Most of the sites identified for this Housing Element, primarily those located along the Highway 111 corridor, could generate 655 lower income units, and near the Cove area, could result in 36 units in the Village of small-lot development and housing affordable to lower-income households. Above moderate income units will be built in the southern City on larger lots and could generate 456 units. The vacant sites that are zoned suitably for multiple income categories, which could generate 182 units, are distributed in the central and north sides of the City, which combat potential segregation and concentration of poverty by providing a variety of housing types to meet the needs of residents in these areas. Integration and Segregation: Race and Income Sites in the inventory are dispersed in areas ranging from lowest to highest diversity ratings (Exhibit II-15), although some of the sites south of the Highway 111 and near the Cove area are in areas with lower median incomes (<$55,000, see Exhibit II-18). However, these areas are also High Resource areas due to location within the Highway 111 corridor and proximity to the Village area, and could generate 691 lower income units. The vacant land inventory will increase housing supply for lower and moderate income households in the High Resource areas by 1,147 units, and is not expected to exacerbate any existing patterns of segregation based on race and income. The City examined the opportunity area map prepared by HCD and TCAC (Exhibit II-14) and identified inaccurate designations for the southern end of the City. The area is generally bounded by Avenue 60 on the north and Monroe Street and City boundary on the other sides. This area consists of vacant land, Coral Mountain Golf Club and Trilogy La Quinta (a retirement community). As discussed above, it shows as “High Segregation & Poverty” most likely due to its location in a larger census tract that includes primarily unincorporated rural/agricultural communities. Based on local knowledge and data, the area in southern La Quinta is least likely to experience segregation based on race/income or qualify as Area of High Segregation and ATTACHMENT 2 Poverty. Sites 17-20 are located in or adjacent to this area and designated for above moderate income units. The vacant land inventory will increase housing supply in the southern end of the City, and is not expected to improve or exacerbate existing conditions regarding integration and segregation based on race and income. Racially/Ethnically Concentrated Areas of Poverty and Affluence As noted, the R/ECAP is designated at census tract level for Tract 456.05, which spans a large area of unincorporated Riverside County and a small portion in the City of La Quinta (Exhibits II- 16 & II-17). Due to data granularity reasons and local knowledge discussed above, this designation is most likely inaccurate for the small area in La Quinta. Consisting of vacant land, Coral Mountain Golf Club and Trilogy La Quinta, a retirement community, this area should be designated as “Moderate Resource” or better, with potential drawbacks being its distance from job opportunities and schools. Sites 17 and 18 in this area are designated for above moderate income units. As the R/ECAP designation most likely does not apply to this area of the City, the vacant land inventory will not improve or exacerbate existing conditions regarding R/ECAP. There is one potential RCAA in the City, Census Tract 456.08 along the eastern City boundary (Exhibit II-18) with a median income greater than $125,000 and 89.6% non-Hispanic white population. Sites 15, 16, 19, and 20 would provide 305 above moderate income units in this area are designated for above moderate income units. Based on the opportunity area map (Exhibit II-14) and local knowledge and data, Census Tract 456.08 is not in the Highest Resource area of the City, is mostly built out with retirement communities, and offers very limited opportunities for education, employment, services/amenities, and transit. Therefore, the City has prioritized providing more affordable housing in areas that offer ample opportunities such as the northern City. The vacant land inventory may exacerbate the potential for RCAA in Census Tract 456.08; however, this housing sites distribution serves to maximize access to opportunities for households that need affordable housing. Access to Opportunity The opportunity area map designates the majority of the City as “Highest Resource” or “High Resource”, which indicate areas whose characteristics have been shown by research to support positive economic, educational, and health outcomes for low-income families—particularly long-term outcomes for children. As discussed above, local knowledge and data indicate that the appropriate designation for the southern end of the City should be “Moderate Resource” or better. Using the statewide opportunity area map, local knowledge, and indicators of segregation, displacement risk, and access to opportunity as overlays to the City’s vacant land inventory, the City was able to identify sufficient sites for 1,072 affordable units in La Quinta’s sixth cycle inventory (see Exhibit II-25 and Table II-50) in areas identified by TCAC/HUD as either “Highest Resource” or “High Resource” with the highest Jobs Proximity Index scores. Sites 17 and 18, designated for 151 above moderate income units, fall in the “High Segregation & Poverty” area, which is an inaccurate designation as discussed above and in fact the area qualifies for “Moderate Resource” or better. Several sites identified for affordable housing providing 655 units are located along the Highway 111 corridor, which offers a variety of resources and amenities. Two bus routes serve the area, which provide local and regional connectivity in the City, Coachella Valley and San Bernardino County (a commuter route). The Highway 111 corridor area features walkable streets and neighborhoods, and provides walking access to retail, restaurants, grocery and personal services. There are elementary and high schools and public parks nearby. Similarly, the sites in the inventory near the Village area, which would generate 36 lower income units, also have easy access to the various retail, dining and services there, as well as La Quinta Library, Civic Center Park and La Quinta Museum. There are two elementary schools and one preschool in the Village area and vicinity. SunLine Bus Route 7 serves the Village area. These future housing sites affirmatively further fair housing through their proximity to jobs, education and transit, neighborhood retail and services, all of which can reduce the overall cost of living for lower-income households. The stores, restaurants and offices in both the Highway 111 and Village commercial districts provide various job opportunities. The City analyzed environmental constraints, including wildfire zones, 100-year special flood hazard areas and geological hazard zones, and confirmed that none of the sites identified are within or near any identified hazard zones that cannot be mitigated with standard construction techniques. With the implementation of standard requirements such as site-specific geotechnical studies, the sites identified in the vacant land inventory will not subject future residents to any environmental hazards. Evidence provided by the HUD tables and maps reveal there are no disparities in access to environmentally healthy neighborhoods, except that the southern City area has an inaccurate designation for less positive environmental outcomes due to its location in a larger tract. When compared with the east Coachella Valley and areas north of the Interstate-10, the City scores higher in the environmental domain. Overall, the vacant land inventory is expected to improve access to opportunities for households in need by increasing affordable housing stock in high and highest resource areas. Disproportionate Housing Needs The fair housing assessment identified that there is likely demand for units with at least two bedrooms for family and non-family households based on the household makeup of the City. Among the areas that over 40% of renters and owners experience overpayment, Tract 451.20 is further designated as vulnerable/sensitive community regarding displacement risk. Tract 451.20 has a relatively high (25%-50%) low to moderate income (LMI) population (Exhibit II- 20a), with the Village area (Block Group 3 in Tract 451.20) having 50%-75% LMI population. The City completed the La Quinta Village Build-Out Plan and EIR in 2017. Projects in the Village area are encouraged to implement the standards and incentives of Municipal Code Section 9.140.090, the mixed use overlay, which encourages development on lot assemblages or lots greater than one acre and facilitates the development of mixed use projects that include both multifamily residential and commercial components. Per Section 9.140.090.F, mixed use development can benefit from density bonuses, modified parking requirements, expedited permit processing, and fee reductions. Sites 2 & 3 in the vacant land inventory will be able to take advantage of the mixed use overlay incentives and increase affordable housing supply in the Village area. The City also intends to apply the Affordable Housing Overlay to all sites identified in the vacant land inventory (Program 1.1.b.), including sites in the Village area and along the Highway 111 corridor. These measures are expected to expand housing options for various income levels and foster a more economically diverse community. The City is also implementing traffic improvements including new roundabouts in the Village area, where pedestrian, bicycle, golf cart, and automobile traffic exist. The new roundabouts will help accommodate non-vehicular traffic, making roadways safer and more accessible to pedestrians and bicycles in the area and meeting the transportation needs of all segments of the community. Approved Projects – Site 10 It should also be noted that Site 10, which includes multiple small lots for 42 moderate income units, is an approved apartment project which is being constructed on land previously owned by the City, which was successfully sold to a private developer. The project is expected to be constructed in the next two years. The parcels previously were developed as single family homes, which the City bought to widen Jefferson Street. Upon completion of the widening, the lots were marketed to the private development community, and an apartment project was proposed in 2019, and approved in 2020 for the site. The City therefore has experience in the assembly of smaller lots for the successful development of housing. GOALS, POLICIES, AND PROGRAMS The following goals, policies, and programs set forth a comprehensive housing plan for the City of La Quinta during the 2022-2029 planning period. Adequate Sites for Housing GOAL H-1 Provide housing opportunities that meet the diverse needs of the City’s existing and projected population. v Policy H-1.1 Identify adequate sites to accommodate a range of product types, densities, and prices to address the housing needs of all household types, lifestyles, and income levels. Provide new housing choices by increasing affordable housing supply in higher opportunity areas and throughout the community, and improve housing mobility through encouraging various housing options such as accessory dwelling units and creative housing solutions. Program 1.1.a: To address the City’s RHNA allocation for extremely low income households, 15% of units on the City’s land on Highway 111 (site #13) will be assigned to extremely low income households. The City shall negotiate very low income units for all other projects on sites identified in the Vacant Land Inventory (Table II-50) individually to reach the target of 210 units during the planning period. §Timing: June 2025 for Highway 111 project, as projects are constructed for additional units §Funding Source: Private Funding, Tax Credit Financing, Other sources as identified §Responsible Agency: City Manager’s Office/Housing § Program 1.1.b: The City will merge its parcels in the Village (as listed in Table II-51) to facilitate the consolidation of these lots for sale through the Surplus Land Act. §Timing: June 2023 for lot mergers. June 2024 for RFPs and land sales. §Funding Source: General Fund §Responsible Agency: City Manager’s Office/Housing Program 1.1.c: To encourage the development of housing for extremely low, low and special needs residents, the City will develop a program of incentives for the subdivision of larger sites, to include application fee waivers, DIF fee reductions and expedited processing. The City will contact the owners of the three sites listed in Table II-50 and encourage that they subdivide the land and take advantage of the City’s incentive program. §Timing: June 2022 for development of program. June 2023 for initial contacts with land owners, and annually thereafter. §Funding Source: General Fund §Responsible Agency: Planning Division, City Manager’s Office/Housing v Policy H-1.2 Focus housing growth within existing City boundaries until it is necessary to pursue annexation or development in planning areas for affordable housing. v Policy H-1.3 Direct new housing development to viable areas where essential public facilities are provided and employment opportunities, educational facilities, and commercial support are available. v Policy H-1.4 The City shall promote and affirmatively further fair housing opportunities throughout the community for all persons regardless of race, religion, sex, marital status, ancestry, national origin, color, familial status, disability, source of income, veteran or military status, or other characteristics protected by the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Government Code Section 65008, and any other applicable state and federal fair housing and planning law. Assist in the Development of Affordable Housing GOAL H-2 Assist in the creation and provision of resources to support housing for lower and moderate income households. v Policy H-2.1 Increase housing choices for lower and moderate income households in areas of higher need and throughout the community. Address disproportionate housing needs and alleviate disproportionate cost burdens on lower and moderate income households by providing more affordable housing units. Program H-2.1.a: Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) The City will modify its Zoning Ordinance to comply with State law regarding ADUs and JADUs and provide for the reduced parking standards, setbacks and other incentives included in the law. The City shall establish a program to encourage the building of ADUs and JADUs, with a goal of 2 new units per year throughout the planning period, and monitor their development to gauge if they are affordable alternatives for housing. The program will include tracking annual permits, an annual survey of rents in ADUs, and whether any ADUs are accepting housing subsidy or restricting their units to very low or low income households. §Timing: Zoning amendments June 2022. Monitoring program beginning June 2023. §Funding Source: General Fund §Responsible Agency: Design and Development Department Program H-2.1.b: City-owned Lots Aggressively pursue development of the City’s central-city properties (sites 8 and 13) to generate up to 168 units of extremely low, very low and low income units on these parcels. To implement this program, the City will establish a schedule for Requests for Proposals and include incentives. These incentives may include elimination of Development Impact Fees, financial assistance in the form of land contributions, and density bonuses as provided in the Zoning Ordinance. In addition, the City will consider affordable housing for other City-owned lots in the Village when marketing the land for development, including mixed use projects that combine retail and residential uses. Wherever possible, include 15% affordable units in these projects §Timing: Annually, beginning with June 2023. §Funding Source: General Fund §Responsible Agency: City Manager’s Office/Housing Program H-2.1.c: Creative Housing Solutions In order to expand the variety of housing options for extremely low and low income households in the City, study, research and pursue the amendments to the Zoning Code and subdivision ordinance that would be required to allow creative housing solutions, including “tiny homes,” prefabricated or “kit” homes, shipping container conversions, and other options available in the market as they arise. Present the findings of the research to the Planning Commission and Council for their consideration. This program could generate up to 4 units per year in creative housing solutions. §Timing: Research June 2024. Planning Commission and City Council Study Session no later than June 2025. Amendments per Council direction by the end of 2025. §Funding Source: General Fund §Responsible Agency: Design and Development Department v Policy H-2.2 Support public, private, and nonprofit efforts in the development of affordable housing. Program H-2.2.a: Density Bonus Amendments Revise the Zoning Ordinance to ensure compliance with Assembly Bill (AB) 2345 as it pertains to Density Bonus requirements. •Timing: June 2022 regular Zoning Ordinance update •Funding Source: General Fund •Responsible Agency: Design and Development Department v Policy H-2.3 Pursue a variety of forms of private, local, state, and federal assistance to support development of affordable housing throughout the community. Program H-2.3.a: Collaborative Partnerships The City shall continue to meet with affordable housing development entities to discuss types of incentives available and requirements for obtaining assistance, discuss appropriate sites for housing for extremely low, low and special needs residents, and foster professional collaboration between the City and affordable housing stakeholders. This program could result in 2 new partnership projects during the planning period. §Timing: Project-by-project basis, by request, or on an annual basis. §Funding Source: General Fund §Responsible Agency: Design and Development Department Program H-2.3.b: Mixed Use in the Highway 111 Corridor In order to take advantage of the high density residential permitted in the Mixed Use overlay, develop a menu of incentives, including reduction in development fees, density bonuses and other provisions for the inclusion of affordable housing units in Mixed Use projects within the Highway 111 Plan area. This program could result in 100 to 300 new units of affordable housing in the Corridor. §Timing: Menu of incentives, June 2023. As projects are proposed §Funding Source: General Fund §Responsible Agency: City Manager’s Office/Housing Program H-2.3.c: Affordable Housing Renter-to-Owner Transition There are many resources that the City, nonprofits, or for-profit developers may utilize to subsidize the construction and maintenance of affordable housing. This program, in conjunction with Program H-2.3.a, could result in 2 new partnership projects during the planning period. Some of the most prominent resources are described below. §Timing: Update website with funding information and partnership opportunities by June 2022, and every six months thereafter. §Funding Source: General Fund §Responsible Agency: City Manager’s Office/Housing Low Income Tax Credits Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) provides federal tax credits for private developers and investors that agree to set aside all or a portion of their units for low income households. A minimum of 20 percent of the units must be affordable to low income households and 40 percent of the units must be affordable to moderate income households. Community Reinvestment Act The Community Reinvestment Act provides favorable financing to affordable housing developers. The Redevelopment Agency, development community, and local, regional, and national banks are encouraged to work together to meet their obligations pursuant to the Community Reinvestment Act. California Housing Finance Agency Program The California Housing Finance Agency (CHFA) has three single-family programs for primarily moderate and middle income homebuyers: the Home Ownership Assistance Program and the Affordable Housing Partnership Program. Each provides permanent mortgage financing for first-time homebuyers at below-market interest rates. HOME Funds HOME is the largest Federal block grant distributed to state and local governments for the creation of lower income housing. Cities apply when Notices of Funding Availability are issued. Neighborhood Stabilization Program HUD’s Neighborhood Stabilization Program makes emergency assistance grants available to local governments for the acquisition, redevelopment, and renting or resale of foreclosed properties at-risk of abandonment. Riverside County First-Time Homebuyers Program Continue participation in the Riverside County First-Time Homebuyers Program for low and moderate income households. Mortgage Credit Certificate The Riverside County Mortgage Credit Certificate Program is designed to assist low and moderate income first time homebuyers. Under the Mortgage Credit Certificate Program, first-time homebuyers receive a tax credit based on a percentage of the interest paid on their mortgage. This tax credit allows the buyer to qualify more easily for home loans, as it increases the effective income of the buyer. Under federal legislation, 20 percent of the funds must be set aside for buyers with incomes between 75 and 80 percent of the county median income. Finance Agency Lease-Purchase Program Riverside/San Bernardino County Housing Finance Agency Lease Purchase Program provides down payment assistance and closing costs for eligible households up to 140 percent of the area median income. Housing Choice Voucher (formerly Section 8) Referrals Housing Choice Vouchers allow lower income households to use rental subsidies anywhere in the County, including La Quinta. Program H-2.3.d: Sweat Equity and Shared Equity Continue to work with organizations that offer sweat and shared equity housing programs to lower and moderate income households in La Quinta, with a goal of assisting 2 to 4 households annually. Sweat equity and shared equity programs provide lower and moderate income households with ownership assistance. Sweat equity refers to the exchange of time and effort, usually in the form of construction activities, for an affordable ownership opportunity. •Timing: Meet with CVHC and Habitat for Humanity annually or more frequently (if requested) to identify opportunities for coordinated efforts or potential housing projects. •Funding Source: General Fund •Responsible Agency: City Manager’s Office/Housing Removal of Governmental Constraints to Housing GOAL H-3 Create a regulatory system that does not unduly constrain the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing affordable to all La Quinta residents. v Policy H-3.1 Remove unnecessary regulatory constraints to enable the construction or rehabilitation of housing that meets the needs of La Quinta residents, including lower income and special needs residents. Program 3.1.a: All properties listed in the Affordable Housing Inventory for extremely low, very low and low income units shall have the Affordable Housing Overlay applied. Further, the AHO text shall be amended to allow 30 units per acre and to allow 3 story development. The analysis that accompanies the Zone text amendment shall demonstrate that the development standards being applied to the AHO, including setbacks, height and parking requirements, allow a density of 30 units per acre. Consistent with Government Code Section 65583.2(h) and (i), the AHO will permit owner-occupied and rental multifamily residential use by right for developments in which at least 20 percent of the units are affordable to lower income households during the planning period. These sites shall be zoned with minimum density of 20 units per acre and development standards that permit at least 16 units per site. §Timing: October 2022 for Zoning Map and text amendments §Funding Source: General Fund §Responsible Agency: Planning Division v Policy H-3.2 Coordinate the development of affordable housing throughout the community with the provision of key utilities to ensure prompt and adequate service. v Policy H-3.3 Incentivize the development of affordable housing to facilitate the development of housing for the City’s lower and moderate income households throughout the community. Program H-3.3.a: Priority Water and Sewer Service Route the adopted Housing Element to the CVWD and notify them of changes and future updates to the Housing Element. In compliance with state law, the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) must create procedures to provide priority water and sewer service to lower income residential project. The law also prohibits the denial or conditioning the approval of service without adequate findings, and requires future water management plans to identify projected water use for lower income residential development. §Timing: Upon Housing Element adoption §Funding Source: General Fund §Responsible Agency: Design and Development Department, Coachella Valley Water District Program H-3.3.b: Encourage Lot Consolidation Although not on the Site’s Inventory, several small lots in the Village Commercial would have improved development potential through lot consolidation. The Village Build Out Plan and Zoning Code amendments have been completed to encourage consolidation. The City continues to market its land in the Village, and will also work with private land owners and developers to assemble larger holding to allow multi-family projects which increase the number of residents in the Village. The City will consider potential incentives including fee deferral or reductions, parking requirement reduction, and relief from various other development standards that could potentially increase the cost of the project, resulting in 1 new project per year. §Timing: As City staff reviews projects in the Village §Funding Source: General Fund §Responsible Agency: Design and Development Department GOAL H-4 Conserve and improve the quality of existing La Quinta neighborhoods and individual properties, including targeting areas of higher need and concentration of lower income households. v Policy H-4.1 Protect the quality of La Quinta’s neighborhoods through the rehabilitation of both affordable and market-rate homes. v Policy H-4.2 Promote financial and technical assistance to lower and moderate income households for housing maintenance and improvements. v Policy H-4.3 Encourage the retention and rehabilitation of existing single-family neighborhoods and mobile home parks that are economically and physically sound. v Policy H-4.4 Enhance neighborhoods that presently provide affordable housing with drainage, lighting and landscape amenities, and parks and recreation areas, including targeting areas of higher need and concentration of lower income households. Employ government and non-government resources to preserve and revitalize neighborhoods and communities and thereby provide protection against disinvestment-based displacement. Program H-4.4.a: Housing Condition Survey & Monitoring Complete an inventory of housing conditions (updated approximately every five years) to enable the City to properly target Code Compliance and rehabilitation resources. To better understand the City’s housing needs the quality and condition of the housing stock must be inventoried on a regular basis. The inventory should focus on older neighborhoods, such as those south of Calle Tampico, west of Washington Street, and north of Highway 111. §Timing: Complete by June 2023 §Funding Source: General Fund §Responsible Agency: Design and Development Department Program H-4.4.b: Habitat for Humanity Residential Rehabilitation Program Complete the Memorandum of Understanding with Habitat for Humanity to implement the “Brush with Kindness” program. The program will be implemented by Habitat volunteers who will donate time for repair and maintenance programs, including yard work, weed abatement, window replacements, roof repairs, and air conditioning repair. Residents will be prioritized to focus on seniors, veterans, the disabled, low and very low income residents, and those in affordably-designated homes. The first-year City contribution will be $40,000, and the annual amounts will be reviewed every year based on the success of the program. §Timing: MOU by June 2022, assist 6 households annually through the planning period §Funding Source: General Fund §Responsible Agency: Habitat for Humanity, City Manager’s Office/Housing Program H-4.4.c: County of Riverside Home Repair Grant Refer code violators and interested parties to the County of Riverside for home repair grants. The County of Riverside Economic Development Agency Home Repair Program provides lower income households with up to $6,000 for home repairs such as a new roof, new air-conditioner, or a handicap ramp. As a jurisdiction in Riverside County, lower income La Quinta households are eligible for this grant. §Timing: Throughout planning period, refer 5 households annually §Funding Source: General Fund §Responsible Agency: Design and Development Department, City Manager’s Office/Housing Program H-4.4.d: Rehabilitation Resources List Provide a rehabilitation resources list on the affordable housing and code compliance pages of the City’s website. Use the list, in online or printed form, as a reference for code violators. Lower and moderate income homeowners may need assistance in affording important home repairs and improvements. The City can assist these households by compiling and sharing a listing of local, state, and federal programs offering rehabilitation assistance. §Timing: Create list by June 2022. Distribute to 15 households annually. §Funding Source: General Fund §Responsible Agency: Design and Development Department, Community Resources Department, City Manager’s Office/Housing Equal Housing Opportunity GOAL H-5 Provide equal housing opportunities for all persons. v Policy 5.1 Provide the regulatory framework to create an environment in which housing opportunities are equal. v Policy 5.2 Encourage and support the enforcement of laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in lending practices and in the sale or rental of housing. Program H-5.2.a: Collaborate and coordinate with government agencies (e.g. Fair Housing Council of Riverside County) and nonprofit groups (e.g. Habitat for Humanity) to support outreach and expansion of lending programs for homeownership among minority populations. Advertise workshops and webinars held by these organizations on financial resources for homeownership on the City website, under News page and Directory of Services (see Program H-5.2.c). This program could result in homeownership for 5 minority households annually. •Timing: Annually (June) with adoption of budget, subject to available funding. •Funding Source: General Fund •Responsible Agency: City Manager’s Office/Housing Program H-5.2.b: Fair Housing Referrals Continue to refer up to 10 tenants and landlords annually to the Fair Housing Council of Riverside County. Provide information on fair housing resources on the City’s website and at City Hall. Identify and coordinate with local nonprofits, service organizations and community groups that can assist in distributing fair housing information. Fair housing organizations provide dispute resolution and legal assistance to tenants and landlords in conflict. Such services are particularly important for lower and moderate income households unable to afford counsel. §Timing: Referral service as needed. Information to be maintained on website §Funding Source: General Fund §Responsible Agency: City Manager’s Office/Housing Program H-5.2.c: Directory of Services Maintain the online directory of services and information to provide La Quinta residents with contact information for community organizations and service providers that address special needs. While numerous services are available to special needs and lower income households, it can be difficult to readily have access to these resources. A directory provides the contact information necessary to seek housing assistance. §Timing: Update website annually §Funding Source: General Fund §Responsible Agency: City Manager’s Office/Housing v Policy 5.3 Encourage support services for the Coachella Valley’s homeless populations through referrals and collaborative efforts with non-profits and other jurisdictions. Program H-5.3.a: Regional Facilities for the Homeless Continue to support and collaborate with the Coachella Valley Association of Governments Homelessness Committee efforts to maintain a regional homeless facility that provides housing as well as supportive services. The Strategic Plan created by the Homelessness Committee establishes a continuum of care for the Coachella Valley. §Timing: City staff will continue to collaborate with CVAG throughout the planning period and work with the appropriate facilities directly. §Funding Source: Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund §Responsible Agency: City Manager’s Office/Housing v Policy 5.4 Assist in the creation of a continuum of care for the homeless population and those transitioning into permanent housing. Program H-5.4.a: Low Barrier Navigation Centers Review and revise, as necessary, the Zoning Ordinance to ensure compliance with Assembly Bill (AB) 101 as it pertains to Low Barrier Navigation Centers. Modify the definition of “homeless shelter” to include this use. •Timing: June 2022 at regular Zoning Ordinance update • Funding Source: General Fund • Responsible Agency: Design and Development Department Program H-5.4.b: Zoning Amendments for Emergency Shelters, Transitional and Supportive Housing Revise the Zoning Ordinance to require that homeless shelters only be required to provide parking for employees; and that Transitional and Supportive Housing be permitted uses in the Medium, Medium-High and High density residential zones. • Timing: June 2022 at regular Zoning Ordinance update • Funding Source: General Fund • Responsible Agency: Design and Development Department v Policy 5.5 Improve quality of life for disabled persons by facilitating relief from regulatory requirements that may create barriers to accessible housing and promoting universal design. Energy and Water Conservation GOAL H-6.1 Provide a regulatory framework that facilitates and encourages energy and water conservation through sustainable site planning, project design, and green technologies and building materials. v Policy H-6.1 Promote higher density and compact developments that increase energy efficiency and reduce land consumption. v Policy H-6.2 Facilitate housing development and rehabilitation that conserves natural resources and minimizes greenhouse gas emissions. v Policy H-6.3 Encourage and enforce green building regulations or incentives that do not serve as constraints to the development or rehabilitation of housing. v Policy H-6.4 Focus sustainability efforts on measures and techniques that also assist the occupant in reducing energy costs; therefore reducing housing costs. v Policy H-6.5 Use and encourage emerging technologies to reduce high demands for electricity and natural gas including use of passive solar devices and where feasible other renewable energy technologies (e.g., biomass, wind, and geothermal). Program H-6.5.a: Going Green La Quinta Program Implement green goals, policies, and programs that accurately represent the City’s direction in resource conservation and minimizing greenhouse gas emissions. Implement design standards for residential and commercial structures that encourage solar protection to directly result in energy conservation. §Timing: As projects are proposed §Funding Source: General Fund §Responsible Agency: Design and Development Department Program H-6.5.b: Energy Conservation Partners Continue to meet with and seek insight from utilities, service providers, and other entities involved in energy conservation efforts appropriate for La Quinta. In working toward a sustainable La Quinta, the City and its residents will need to collaborate with utilities and service providers. Partnerships with the Coachella Valley Water District, Imperial Irrigation District, Southern California Gas, Burrtec Waste and Recycling Services, Sunline Transit District, Coachella Valley Association of Governments, Southern California Association of Governments and other entities will be an important component of making La Quinta a more livable city. §Timing: As part of regular coordination meetings with utilities §Funding Source: General Fund §Responsible Agency: City Manager’s Office, Design and Development Department Program H-6.5.c: Energy Efficiency Programs Investigate all potential energy efficiency programs and provide a list of programs on the City’s Going Green website. In addition to programs that may become available through IID, investigate other opportunities, including state and federal incentives, and promote them on the Going Green website. §Timing: Ongoing as programs are identified §Funding Source: General Fund, IID program funds, and other programs as identified §Responsible Agency: City Manager’s Office, Design and Development Department Program H-6.5.d: Weatherization Assistance Encourage low income homeowners or renters to apply for IID and SCG programs, including free energy audits, home weatherization, and utility rebate programs by advertising available programs on the City’s website and at City Hall. §Timing: Advertise annually as program funds are available §Funding: General Fund §Responsible Agency: Design and Development Department, City Manager’s Office 1 HOUSING PURPOSE The Housing Element of the La Quinta General Plan establishes the City’s policy relative to the maintenance and development of housing to meet the needs of existing and future residents. Jurisdictions within the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) region must complete the statutory housing element update for a planning period that extends from 2022 to 2029. The 2022 Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) proposes that La Quinta provide the regulatory framework to facilitate the development of new housing units potentially affordable to a range of income levels. The City’s RHNA is 1,530 units for the 2022–2029 planning period. The RHNA includes housing planning goals for very low, low, moderate, and above moderate income households. The City’s RHNA by affordability level is 420 units of housing affordable to very low income households, 269 affordable for low income households, 297 affordable for moderate income households, and 544 above moderate income units. The Housing Element demonstrates the land resources, financial resources, market trends, and governmental efforts that have the potential to facilitate and encourage housing development and rehabilitation to meet the RHNA. Setting The City of La Quinta is one of nine cities in the Coachella Valley. A world- renowned vacation destination, La Quinta’s population varies by season. La Quinta’s permanent population is estimated at 40,660 persons in 2020. The seasonal population exceeds 10,000, increasing the City’s population by 25% during winter months. La Quinta households are generally wealthier than other areas of Riverside County. The median household income of La Quinta in 2018 was $79,889, significantly higher than the Riverside County median household income of $63,948. ATTACHMENT 3 2 This income trend is related to the types of new housing available in La Quinta. La Quinta is home to many master planned communities. Although the number of multifamily units in the City increased by more than 30% from 2012 to 2019, multifamily units continue to represent less than 7 percent of the total housing stock. Housing Resources California housing element law allows local governments to obtain credit toward their RHNA housing goals in three ways: constructed and approved units, vacant and underutilized land, and the preservation of existing affordable housing. Moderate income households are able to afford some new and fairly new rental and for sale units. Very Low and Low income households, however, will continue to require subsidized affordable housing. Housing Plan The housing element sets forth a comprehensive housing plan consisting of goals, policies, and programs to address existing and projected housing needs. The detailed programs provided are designed to identify sites to exceed the RHNA, assist the development of affordable housing, remove governmental constraints to housing, preserve the existing housing stock, provide equal housing opportunities, and promote energy and water conservation in residential uses. Quantified Objectives The goals, policies, and programs will guide housing-related decision making and facilitate attainment of the 2022–2029 RHNA housing targets. As shown in Table II-1, future units both planned and to be planned, make up the bulk of new construction counted toward the RHNA. Each jurisdiction must establish quantified objectives by income category to prepare to meet or exceed the RHNA for the 2022-2029 planning period. The City of La Quinta’s quantified objectives are based on constructed and approved units and land resources for new housing and programs created to address other existing and projected housing needs. Achieving the City of La Quinta’s quantified objectives will rely on third party financing. The City will continue to participate in the development of affordable housing with private party partners. Please see the Housing Resources section. 3 Table II-1 Quantified Objectives 2022–2029 Type of Housing Extremely Low Very Low Low Moderate Above Moderate Total New Construction New Units 210 210 269 297 544 1,530 Rehabilitation/Conservation Residential Rehabilitation 10 15 30 35 90 Conservation 4 INTRODUCTION Purpose The Housing Element of the La Quinta Plan establishes the City’s policy relative to the maintenance and development of housing to meet the needs of existing and future residents. These policies will guide City decision making and set forth a housing action program through 2029. These commitments are an expression of the City’s desire to facilitate adequate housing for every La Quinta resident. The City’s housing policy is consistent with the statewide housing goal of “attainment of decent housing and a suitable living environment for every California Family.” The purpose of the Element is to establish official policy which: v Identifies existing and projected housing needs, and inventories resources and constraints that are relevant to meeting these needs. The assessment and inventory include: Community Profile Housing Profile Land Resource Inventory Governmental and Nongovernmental Constraints Analysis Analysis of Special Needs Housing Identification of Assisted Units “At Risk” of Conversion v Identifies the community’s goals, objectives, and policies relative to the preservation, improvement, and development of housing. v Sets forth a schedule of actions (programs) the City is undertaking or intends to undertake to implement the policies and achieve the goals and objectives of the Housing Element. The Housing Element has been designed to address key housing issues in the City. These issues include appropriate housing types to meet the needs of all segments of the community while maintaining a low density character, provision of affordable housing for special needs groups in the community, and the maintenance of the existing housing stock. Consistency with State Planning Law California Government Code requires that every City and County prepare a Housing Element as part of its General Plan. In addition, State law contains specific requirements for the preparation and content of Housing Elements. Sections 65580 to 65589.8 of the California Government Code contain the legislative mandate for the housing 5 element. State law requires that the City’s Housing Element consist of “identification and analysis of existing and projected housing needs and a statement of goals, policies, quantified objectives, financial resources, and scheduled programs for the preservation, improvement and development of housing.” State law also requires that the City evaluate its housing element approximately every eight years to determine its effectiveness in achieving City and statewide housing goals and objectives, and to adopt an updated Element that reflects the results of this evaluation. State law is very specific about the content of the Housing Element and makes it clear that the provision of affordable housing is the responsibility of all local governments. The City is expected to contribute toward regional housing needs and to contribute to the attainment of state housing goals. The most recent updates to Housing Element law occurred in 2017, when a series of bills were passed into law to address the State’s determination that California was experiencing a State-wide housing crisis. The laws passed in 2017 addressed a wide range of housing-related issues, including Housing Elements, which are summarized below. •SB 2 established a recordation fee for real estate documentation which would fund planning grants for affordable housing and affordable housing projects. •SB 3 placed a $4 billion general obligation bond on the November 2018 ballot to fund affordable housing, farmworker housing, transit- oriented development, infill infrastructure and home ownership. •SB 35 mandated a streamlined approval process for infill affordable housing projects in communities that have not, according to the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) met their affordable housing allocation (RHNA). •AB 72 allowed HCD to find a housing element out of compliance with State law, and to refer the non-compliant element to the State Attorney General for action at any time during a Housing Element planning period. •AB 73 provided State-funded financial incentives for local jurisdictions which choose to create a streamlined zoning overlay for certain affordable housing projects. •SB 166 required that development proposals on local jurisdictions’ sites inventory cannot be reduced in density without findings, and/or the identification of additional sites to result in ‘no net loss’ of affordable housing units in the sites inventory. 6 •SB 540 provided State funding for the planning and implementation of workforce housing opportunity zones for very low, low and moderate income households. •AB 571 modified the farmworker tax credit program to allow HCD to advance funds to migrant housing center operators at the beginning of each planting season, and allowed migrant housing to remain open for up to 275 days annually. •AB 678 amended the Housing Accountability Act to limit a local jurisdiction’s ability to deny low and moderate income housing projects by increasing the required documentation and raising the standard of proof required of a local jurisdiction. •AB 686 (approved in 2018) required a public agency to administer its programs and activities relating to housing and community development in a manner that affirmatively furthers fair housing. •AB 879 amended the annual reporting requirements of local jurisdictions to HCD regarding proposed projects, including processing times, number of project applications and approvals, and required approval processes. •AB 1397 amended the requirements of adequate sites analysis to assure that sites are not only suitable, but also available, by requiring additional information in site inventories. •AB 1505 allowed local jurisdictions to adopt local ordinances that require affordable housing units on- or off-site when approving residential projects. •AB 1515 established a ‘reasonable person’ standard to consistency of affordable housing projects and emergency shelters with local policies and standards. •AB 1521 placed restrictions on the owners of affordable housing projects when terminating or selling their projects. General Plan Consistency The goals, policies, standards, and proposals within this element relate directly to and are consistent with all other General Plan elements. The Housing Element identifies programs and resources required for the preservation, improvement, and development of housing to meet the existing and projected needs of its population. The Housing Element is affected by development policies contained in the Land Use Element, which establishes the locations, types, intensity, and distribution of land uses throughout the City and defines the buildout land use scenario. In designating total acreage and density of residential development, the Land Use Element places an upper limit on the number and types of housing units constructed in the City. The acreage designated for a range of commercial and office uses creates 7 employment opportunities for various income groups. The presence and potential for jobs affects the current and future demand for housing at the various income levels in the City. In addition, the Land Use Element has been updated in accordance with Senate Bill 244. There are no disadvantaged unincorporated communities in the City’s Sphere of Influence. The Circulation Element also affects implementation of the Housing Element. The Circulation Element establishes policies for providing essential streets and roadways to all housing that is developed. The policies contained in the other elements of the General Plan affect the quality of life of the citizens of the City through the control of the amount and variety of open space and recreation areas, acceptable noise levels in residential areas, and programs to provide for the safety of residents. The Housing Element utilizes the most current data available. Data sources include the U.S. Census, American Community Survey, California Department of Finance (DOF), Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy, Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), Riverside County, and various City documents and resources, among others. Scope and Content The Housing Element is organized in the following manner: v Introduction: A statement of the purpose of the Housing Element and statutory requirements, a statement of the relationship between the Housing Element and other General Plan elements, the scope, content and organization of the Element, and a summary of the public participation process. v Evaluation of Past Element: A summary of the achievements and an evaluation of the effectiveness of the past Housing Element. v Housing Vision Statement: A statement describing the future vision of housing in La Quinta as developed by the citizens and elected officials of the City. The policies in the Housing Element are designed to bring this vision to fruition. v Community Profile and Housing Profile: A discussion of the characteristics of the population, households, and housing stock in La Quinta, including growth and affordability trends. 8 v Fair Housing: A discussion of the City’s commitment to and implementation of federal and state fair housing laws, as well as identified issues, concerns, and strategies. v Housing Needs: An analysis of groups in the City that may have special housing needs, the implications of the affordability of housing stock in relation to household income, and projected housing needs. v Housing Constraints: A discussion of governmental and nongovernmental constraints to the development of housing and opportunities for energy conservation in residential planning, design, construction, and rehabilitation. v Housing Resources: An inventory of constructed and approved units, land available for residential development, and underutilized sites available for residential redevelopment, and an analysis of the ability of these projects and sites to meet the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA). v Preservation of At Risk Units: A description of any assisted, affordable multifamily units that are eligible to convert to market rate within 10 years of the planning period. v Goals, Policies, and Programs: A description of housing goals, policies, and programs responsive to the City’s current and projected housing needs. Also included is a summary of the City’s quantified objectives for new residential construction, rehabilitation, and financial assistance during the planning period. EFFECTIVENESS OF THE 2014-2021 HOUSING ELEMENT To develop appropriate programs to address the housing issues identified in this Housing Element Update, the City of La Quinta has reviewed the effectiveness of the housing programs adopted in the 2014-2021 Housing Element. The State of California requires an assessment of the previous housing program to identify areas of accomplishment as well as areas in which improvement could occur following the implementation of new or modified programs. The following section reviews the progress in implementation of the programs, the effectiveness of the Element, and the continued appropriateness of the identified programs. Analysis of the past element is quantified where such information is available. 9 As described in the evaluation of Policies and Programs below, the City continued to assist households with special needs, including seniors, disabled residents and persons experiencing homelessness (see evaluation of Policies 5.3, 5.4 and 5.5; and Programs 4.4.b, 5.5.a, and 5.5.b below). These programs resulted in benefits to these special needs populations, including the furtherance of programs by housing homeless residents at the Coral Mountain apartments; through CVAG’s regional housing efforts for Coachella Valley homeless persons; and by the major rehabilitation and new units provided for seniors and disabled seniors at the Washington Street apartments. The policies and programs were very effective in assisting special needs populations. The results of the analysis provided the basis for developing the comprehensive housing strategy for the 2022-2029 planning period. Adequate Sites for Housing GOAL H-1 Provide housing opportunities that meet the diverse needs of the City’s existing and projected population. v Policy H-1.1 Identify adequate sites to accommodate a range of product types, densities, and prices to address the housing needs of all household types, lifestyles, and income levels. Program 1.1.a: To address the City’s RHNA allocation for extremely low income households, 26 of the 68 new units at the Washington Street Apartments will be designated for extremely low income households. The additional 19 units identified in the RHNA will be given priority either at Washington Street Apartments, or at projects on sites identified in the Vacant Land Inventory (Table II- 50). §Objective: Encourage the provision of 45 extremely low income units in new projects during the planning period. §Timing: 2015 for 26 units, 2015-2021 as projects are constructed for 19 units §Funding Source: Private Funding, Tax Credit Financing, Other sources as identified §Responsible Agency: Planning Department §Evaluation: 10 § Renovation and expansion of Washington Street Apartments was completed in November 2019, resulting in the rehabilitation of existing 72 units and construction of 68 new units, for a total of 140 units. Twenty-four (24) of the 68 new units were designated for extremely low income households. The additional 19 units identified in the RHNA were not constructed. The program will be modified to address the 2022-2029 RHNA allocation. § v Policy H-1.2 Focus housing growth within existing City boundaries until it is necessary to pursue annexation or development in planning areas for affordable housing. Evaluation: No annexations were needed for the construction of affordable housing during the 2014-2021 planning period. The Affordable Housing Overlay (AHO) continues to offer increased opportunities for affordable housing development by allowing it at higher densities within all commercial zones and several residential sites. This policy was successful and will be extended into the 2022-2029 planning period. v Policy H-1.3 Direct new housing development to viable areas where essential public facilities can be provided and employment opportunities, educational facilities, and commercial support are available. § Evaluation: § The City continued to look at projects for affordable housing on infill sites and in areas where transit and employment were readily available. Coral Mountain Apartments and Washington Street Apartments were both planned on such sites and their construction has been completed. § In 2016, the City introduced the mixed use (MU) overlay in the zoning code (La Quinta Municipal Code Chapter 9.140) to facilitate the development of mixed use projects that include both multifamily residential and commercial components in a cohesively designed and constructed manner. Mixed use projects will locate residents in proximity to services, employment, and transportation hubs and provide interconnected multi-purpose paths for alternative modes of transportation. Mixed use projects can claim incentives, including reduced parking requirements, reduced plan check and inspection fees, and density bonuses. The policy will be extended into the 2022-2029 planning period. 11 Assist in the Development of Affordable Housing GOAL H-2 Assist in the creation and provision of resources to support housing for lower and moderate income households. v Policy H-2.1 Increase housing choices for lower and moderate income households. v Policy H-2.2 Support public, private, and nonprofit efforts in the development of affordable housing. v Policy H-2.3 Pursue a variety of forms of private, local, state, and federal assistance to support development of affordable housing. Program H-2.3.a: Collaborative Partnerships The City shall meet with parties interested in affordable housing development to discuss types of incentives available and requirements for obtaining assistance, discuss appropriate sites for affordable housing, and foster professional collaboration between the City and affordable housing stakeholders. § Objective: Continue to collaborate with nonprofits and the development community to develop affordable housing. § Timing: Project-by-project basis, by request, or on an annual basis. § Funding Source: General Fund § Responsible Agency: Community Development Department Evaluation: The City Manager’s office supports affordable housing efforts and coordinates regularly with affordable housing partners such as Lift to Rise. The City will continue to assist affordable housing developers in securing third party financing. During the 2014-2021 planning period, Coral Mountain Apartments was completed with Desert Cities Development. This program was successful and will be extended into the 2022-2029 planning period. Program H-2.3.b: Affordable Housing Renter-to-Owner Transition Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) provides federal tax credits for private developers and investors that agree to set 12 aside all or a portion of their units for low income households. LIHTC projects can transition from rental to ownership units. The units must remain rentals for 15 years, at which time some projects convert to ownership units. Typically a portion or all of the rent paid for the 5 years prior to the conversion is put toward the purchase of the unit. This enables lower income households to invest in the property in which they have been living and benefit from its appreciation. Existing stalled condominium and townhome projects are prime opportunities for low income tax credits to be used for renter-to- owner programs. § Objective: Investigate the use of LIHTCs to finance affordable single-family attached rental development that can transition, after 15 years, into moderate income ownership housing. § Timing: Complete study by end of fiscal 2015 § Funding Source: General Fund § Responsible Agency: Community Development Department Evaluation: Investigation into the use of LIHTCs to finance affordable single-family attached rental development was not completed. However, it is still considered important. This program will continue into the 2022-2029 planning period. Program H-2.3.c: Affordable Housing Renter-to-Owner Transition There are many resources that the City, nonprofits, or for-profit developers may utilize to subsidize the construction and maintenance of affordable housing. Some of the most prominent resources are described below. § Objective: Advertise other financial resources through the affordable housing page of the City’s website, apply for grants and competitive loans, and form partnerships with the development community to obtain additional financial resources. § Timing: Update website with funding information and partnership opportunities every six months or earlier if appropriate. § Funding Source: General Fund § Responsible Agency: Community Development Department 13 Low Income Tax Credits Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) provides federal tax credits for private developers and investors that agree to set aside all or a portion of their units for low income households. A minimum of 20 percent of the units must be affordable to low income households and 40 percent of the units must be affordable to moderate income households. Community Reinvestment Act The Community Reinvestment Act provides favorable financing to affordable housing developers. The Redevelopment Agency, development community, and local, regional, and national banks are encouraged to work together to meet their obligations pursuant to the Community Reinvestment Act. California Housing Finance Agency Program The California Housing Finance Agency (CHFA) has three single- family programs for primarily moderate and middle income homebuyers: the Home Ownership Assistance Program and the Affordable Housing Partnership Program. Each provides permanent mortgage financing for first-time homebuyers at below-market interest rates. HOME Funds HOME is the largest Federal block grant distributed to state and local governments for the creation of lower income housing. Cities apply when Notices of Funding Availability are issued. Neighborhood Stabilization Program HUD’s Neighborhood Stabilization Program makes emergency assistance grants available to local governments for the acquisition, redevelopment, and renting or resale of foreclosed properties at-risk of abandonment. Riverside County First-Time Homebuyers Program Continue participation in the Riverside County First-Time Homebuyers Program for low and moderate income households. Mortgage Credit Certificate The Riverside County Mortgage Credit Certificate Program is designed to assist low and moderate income first time homebuyers. Under the Mortgage Credit Certificate Program, first-time homebuyers receive a tax credit based on a percentage of the interest paid on their mortgage. This tax credit allows the buyer to qualify more easily for home loans, as it increases the 14 effective income of the buyer. Under federal legislation, 20 percent of the funds must be set aside for buyers with incomes between 75 and 80 percent of the county median income. Finance Agency Lease-Purchase Program Riverside/San Bernardino County Housing Finance Agency Lease Purchase Program provides down payment assistance and closing costs for eligible households up to 140 percent of the area median income. Housing Choice Voucher (formerly Section 8) Referrals Housing Choice Vouchers allow lower income households to use rental subsidies anywhere in the County, including La Quinta. Evaluation: Information about financial resources and partnership opportunities available for subsidizing the construction and maintenance of affordable housing was not provided on the City’s website. However, it continues to be a priority, and City staff plans to accomplish this task by 2022. This program will be extended into the 2022-2029 planning period. Program H-2.3.d: Sweat Equity and Shared Equity Sweat equity and shared equity programs provide lower and moderate income households with ownership assistance. Sweat equity refers to the exchange of time and effort, usually in the form of construction activities, for an affordable ownership opportunity. • Objective: Continue to work with organizations that offer sweat and shared equity housing programs to lower and moderate income households in La Quinta. • Timing: Meet with organizations annually or more frequently (if requested or advantageous) to identify opportunities for coordinated efforts or potential housing projects. • Funding Source: General Fund • Responsible Agency: Community Development Department Evaluation: The City has worked with both Habitat for Humanity and the Coachella Valley Housing Coalition in the development of sweat equity homes in the past. However, no units were built in collaboration with the City during the 2014-2021 planning period. This program has been successful in the past and will be extended into the 2022-2029 planning period. 15 Removal of Governmental Constraints to Housing GOAL H-3 Create a regulatory system that does not unduly constrain the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing affordable to all La Quinta residents. v Policy H-3.1 Remove unnecessary regulatory constraints to enable the construction or rehabilitation of housing that meets the needs of La Quinta residents, including lower income and special needs residents. Evaluation: In 2017, the City adopted Ordinance No. 561 to amend Municipal Code Section 9.60.090 (previously “Second Residential Units”) to establish development standards and criteria for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). Under these amendments, ADUs are permitted as accessory uses in all residential zones and qualifying units can receive allowances for parking requirement exemptions and utility connection exemptions. The amendments reduce regulatory constraints associated with ADU development and expand housing opportunities for lower-income residents. The City will continue to monitor all municipal code requirements to assure that they do not impose a constraint on the development of affordable housing. This policy will be extended into the 2022-2029 planning period. v Policy H-3.2 Coordinate the development of affordable housing with the provision of key utilities to ensure prompt and adequate service. Evaluation: All new project development plans are provided to the utility providers for review and comment on a case-by-case basis. The City coordinates with utility providers to assure that adequate utilities are in place and operational to serve the needs of residents. This policy is ongoing and will be extended into the 2022-2029 planning period. v Policy H-3.3 Incentivize the development of affordable housing to facilitate the development of housing for the City’s lower and moderate income households. 16 Evaluation: In 2016, the City introduced the mixed use (MU) overlay in the zoning code (La Quinta Municipal Code Chapter 9.140) to facilitate the development of mixed use projects that include both multifamily residential and commercial components. The City also amended and completed Affordable Housing Overlay (AHO) regulations and district boundaries in ordinances passed in 2016 and 2019. This program will be extended into the 2022-2029 planning period. Program H-3.3.a: Priority Water and Sewer Service In compliance with state law, the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) must create procedures to provide priority water and sewer service to lower income residential project. The law also prohibits the denial or conditioning the approval of service without adequate findings, and requires future water management plans to identify projected water use for lower income residential development. § Objective: Route the adopted Housing Element to the CVWD and notify them of changes and future updates to the Housing Element. § Timing: Upon Housing Element adoption § Funding Source: General Fund § Responsible Agency: Community Development Department Evaluation: CVWD is responsible for compliance with state law. The City will provide the adopted Housing Element to CVWD, notify them of changes and future updates, and continue to coordinate with them in the processing of applications in a timely manner. This program will be extended into the 2022-2029 planning period. Program H-3.3.b: Reduced Parking Standards There are several potential opportunities to reduce parking standards for special types of development in La Quinta. While the City already has special parking standards for multifamily senior housing, there is potential to further reduce those requirements, particularly for lower and moderate income senior housing. The compact, mixed-use character of the Village area may also foster opportunities for parking reductions or joint-use opportunities. Lower and moderate income households may own fewer vehicles than above moderate income households, 17 and be more inclined to walk or use public transportation. Incentives such as reduced parking requirements could be offered for affordable housing developments. § Objective: Study the potential impacts of adopting reduced parking requirements or shared parking standards for senior housing and housing in the Village, particularly for projects serving lower and moderate income households. § Timing: Zoning Ordinance Update 2014 § Funding Source: General Fund § Responsible Agency: Community Development Department Evaluation: The City updated Incentive Based Parking Adjustments (Zoning Code Section 9.150.050) in 2017 which allows a reduction in parking spaces of up to fifteen percent, subject to approval by the Planning Commission. Section 9.150.050.B addresses opportunities for parking reductions in the Village Build-Out Plan Area, including potential reductions of fifty percent and other variations subject to approval by the director. The program is complete and will not be extended into the 2022-2029 planning period. Program H-3.3.c: Encourage Lot Consolidation Several small lots in the Village Commercial would have improved development potential through lot consolidation. The City will study, identify, and adopt regulatory incentives to encourage and facilitate lot consolidation. Potential incentives include fee deferral or reductions, parking requirement reduction, and relief from various other development standards that could potentially increase the cost of the project. § Objective: Identify opportunities and adopt incentives for lot consolidation in the Village Commercial zone § Timing: July 1, 2015 § Funding Source: General Fund § Responsible Agency: Community Development Department Evaluation: The City completed the La Quinta Village Build-Out Plan and EIR in 2017. Ordinance No. 553 amended several chapters of the Municipal Code related to development standards for the Plan area; development standards are provided in Section 9.70.110. Projects in the Plan area are encouraged to implement the standards and incentives of Section 9.140.090, the mixed use overlay, which encourages development on lot assemblages or lots greater than one acre. Per Section 9.140.090.F, mixed use development can benefit from density bonuses, modified parking requirements, 18 expedited permit processing, and fee reductions. Parking requirement reductions and variations in the Village Build-Out Plan area are addressed in Section 9.150.050.B. Although the regulatory portion of this program is complete, the need for lot consolidation in the Village remains, and the program will be modified to address this. GOAL H-4 Conserve and improve the quality of existing La Quinta neighborhoods and individual properties. v Policy H-4.1 Protect the quality of La Quinta’s neighborhoods through the rehabilitation of both affordable and market-rate homes. Evaluation: The rehabilitation of both affordable and market-rate homes is an ongoing process supported by the City. The rehabilitation of 72 existing units at Washington Street Apartments, an affordable housing project, was completed in 2019. This policy will be extended into the 2022-2029 planning period. v Policy H-4.2 Promote financial and technical assistance to lower and moderate income households for housing maintenance and improvements. Evaluation: The City continues to support Riverside County and other third-party programs to fill this need. The City provides information on the HERO financing program for energy efficiency home improvements. City staff will conduct research on technical assistance available by agencies, including County assistance programs, and direct households to these programs when appropriate. This policy will be extended into the 2022- 2029 planning period. v Policy H-4.3 Encourage the retention and rehabilitation of existing single-family neighborhoods and mobile home parks that are economically and physically sound. 19 v Policy H-4.4 Enhance neighborhoods that presently provide affordable housing with drainage, lighting and landscape amenities, and parks and recreation areas. Program H-4.4.a: Housing Condition Monitoring To better understand the City’s housing needs the quality and condition of the housing stock must be inventoried on a regular basis. The inventory should focus on older neighborhoods, such as those south of Calle Tampico, west of Washington Street, and north of Highway 111. § Objective: Maintain an inventory of housing conditions (updated approximately every five years) to enable the City to properly target Code Compliance and rehabilitation resources. § Timing: Complete by June 30, 2014 § Funding Source: General Fund § Responsible Agency: Community Development Department Evaluation: There was no activity during the 2014-2021 planning period. City staff will conduct a housing condition survey in the 2022-2023 Fiscal Year. This program will be extended into the 2022-2029 planning period. Program H-4.4.b: County of Riverside Senior Residential Rehabilitation The Minor Senior Home Repair program allocates grants up to $250 per year for lower income seniors for minor housing repairs, such as painting doors or trim, or repairing a window. The Enhanced Senior Home Repair Program provides major rehabilitation and repair for low income seniors, providing a one- time grant for repairs to homes owned and occupied by seniors and/or persons with disabilities. The maximum level of assistance for this program is $3,000 per year. § Objective: Continue to refer code violators and interested parties to the County of Riverside Minor and Enhanced Senior Home Repair programs and other local resources. Assist homeowners in completing applications as necessary. § Timing: Throughout planning period, on a case-by-case basis § Funding Source: General Fund § Responsible Agency: Community Development Department 20 Evaluation: The City does not operate its own senior home repair program; however, the City Manager’s office coordinates with lower income households and refers them to the Riverside County Economic Development Agency, as appropriate. This program is an ongoing effort and will be extended into the 2022-2029 planning period. Program H-4.4.c: County of Riverside Home Repair Grant The County of Riverside Economic Development Agency Home Repair Program provides lower income households with up to $6,000 for home repairs such as a new roof, new air-conditioner, or a handicap ramp. As a jurisdiction in Riverside County, lower income La Quinta households are eligible for this grant. § Objective: Refer code violators and interested parties to the County of Riverside for home repair grants. § Timing: Throughout planning period, on a case-by-case basis § Funding Source: General Fund § Responsible Agency: Community Development Department Evaluation: To the extent that these County programs have been funded, the City has referred homeowners to the appropriate County staff. This effort is ongoing and the program will be extended into the 2022-2029 planning period. Program H-4.4.d: Rehabilitation Resources List Lower and moderate income homeowners may need assistance in affording important home repairs and improvements. The City can assist these households by compiling and sharing a listing of local, state, and federal programs offering rehabilitation assistance. § Objective: Provide a rehabilitation resources list on the affordable housing and code compliance pages of the City’s website. Use the list, in online or printed form, as a reference for code violators. § Timing: Create list by June 30, 2014 § Funding Source: General Fund § Responsible Agency: Community Development Department 21 Evaluation: City staff has not prepared a list of rehabilitation resources for home repairs and improvements; however, such an effort is still considered important. This program will be extended into the 2022-2029 planning period. Equal Housing Opportunity GOAL H-5 Provide equal housing opportunities for all persons. v Policy 5.1 Provide the regulatory framework to create an environment in which housing opportunities are equal. Evaluation: The City complies with all housing laws regarding equal housing opportunities, including updates on accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in 2017 and again in 2020/2021. The City regularly reviews and amends its Municipal Code to assure that all aspects of it comply with the law. This policy is ongoing and will be extended into the 2022-2029 planning period. v Policy 5.2 Encourage and support the enforcement of laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in lending practices and in the sale or rental of housing. Evaluation: The City complies with all housing laws and distributes fair housing information. The City monitors housing complaints and refers all complaints to the Riverside County Fair Housing Council, which has jurisdiction over such matters. This policy is ongoing and will be extended into the 2022-2029 planning period. v Policy 5.3 Encourage support services for the Coachella Valley’s senior and homeless populations through referrals and collaborative efforts with non-profits and other jurisdictions. Evaluation: The City provides funding to and participates in CVAG's homelessness programs and provides financial assistance to Martha’s Village and Kitchen and Coachella Valley Rescue Mission for homeless prevention services, in 22 addition to providing bus passes for homeless people and collaborating with non-profits to provide rapid rehousing and other services. This policy involves ongoing efforts and will be extended into the 2022-2029 planning period. v Policy 5.4 Assist in the creation of a continuum of care for the homeless population and those transitioning into permanent housing. Evaluation: The City provides ongoing support for the CVAG Homeless Committee and participation in CVAG's homelessness programs. In the 2014-2021 planning period, the City housed five homeless families in Coral Mountain apartments through the Homeless Prevention Program. This program will be extended into the 2022-2029 planning period. v Policy 5.5 Improve quality of life for disabled persons by facilitating relief from regulatory requirements that may create barriers to accessible housing and promoting universal design. Evaluation: During the 2014-2021 planning period, the City further amended the Zoning Code Section 9.60.320 to refine procedures for requesting, submittal, and review of applications for reasonable accommodation. The City continues to facilitate development of accessible housing for all its residents. This program is ongoing and will be extended into the 2022-2029 planning period. Program H-5.5.a: Regional Facilities for the Homeless Continue to support and collaborate with the Coachella Valley Association of Governments Homelessness Committee efforts to maintain a regional homeless facility that provides housing as well as supportive services. Continue to contribute, if funds allow, $250,000 annually to CVAG’s efforts to provide housing and support services across the Coachella Valley. § Timing: City staff will continue to collaborate with CVAG throughout the planning. § Funding Source: General Fund § Responsible Agency: Community Development Department 23 Evaluation: The City participated in and collaborated with CVAG's Homelessness Committee to provide supportive programs for homeless people in the Coachella Valley. After the closure of Roy’s Desert Resource Center in 2017, CVAG contracted with a non-profit to operate its Coachella Valley Housing First program and initiated the CVHEART program to coordinate and expand regional homelessness efforts. The City worked with homeless shelters and re-housing programs directly and through CVAG. Continuing support of these programs will be extended into the 2022-2029 planning period. Program H-5.5.b: Transitional Housing and Permanent Supportive Housing Transitional housing typically accommodates homeless people for up to two years as they stabilize their lives and does not meet emergency needs. Transitional housing includes training and services that are vital for rehabilitating and enriching the lives of the formerly homeless. Transitional housing facilities provide families and individuals with a safe place within which to rebuild their lives and prepare for independence. Permanent supportive housing is affordable housing with on- or off-site services that help a person maintain a stable, housed, life. § Objective: The Zoning Ordinance shall allow transitional and supportive housing as a residential use in all zones which allow for residential development, and subject only to those restrictions that apply to similar residential uses (single or multi-family units) of the same type in the same zone, and will not be subject to any restrictions not imposed on similar dwellings, including occupancy limits. § Timing: Coordinate with 2009/2011 General Plan Update § Funding Source: General Fund § Responsible Agency: Planning Department Evaluation: Several zoning ordinance amendments were completed in the 2014-2021 planning period. The amendments define homeless shelters and transitional shelters; allow transitional and supportive housing with a conditional use permit in the Medium Density, Medium-High Density, and High Density Residential zones; and allow transitional shelters with a conditional use permit within Regional Commercial and Major Community Facilities zones. Emergency shelters are allowed in all commercial zones. This program was completed and will not be extended into the 2022-2029 planning period. 24 Program H-5.5.c: Fair Housing Referrals Fair housing organizations provide dispute resolution and legal assistance to tenants and landlords in conflict. Such services are particularly important for lower and moderate income households unable to afford counsel. § Objective: Continue to refer tenants and landlords to the Fair Housing Council of Riverside County. Provide information on fair housing resources on the City’s website and at City Hall. Identify and coordinate with local nonprofits, service organizations and community groups that can assist in distributing fair housing information. § Timing: Referral service as needed. Information to be placed on website and local groups identified by January 2014 § Funding Source: General Fund § Responsible Agency: Community Development Department Evaluation: City staff referred residents to the County Fair Housing Council as needed. The City website provides information on the Fair Housing Council of Riverside County (FHCRC) and how to contact the FHCRC. This program is ongoing and will be extended into the 2022-2029 planning period. Program H-5.5.d: Directory of Services While numerous services are available to special needs and lower income households, it can be difficult to readily have access to these resources. A directory provides the contact information necessary to seek housing assistance. § Objective: Develop an online directory of services and information to provide La Quinta residents with contact information for community organizations and service providers that address special needs. § Timing: Update website by March 2014 § Funding Source: General Fund § Responsible Agency: Community Development Department Evaluation: The City website includes directories of affordable rental and ownership housing developments, as well as information about senior home purchase loan programs, personal finance resources, and other housing resources. City housing staff will continue to add additional information as needed. This program involves ongoing efforts and will be extended into the 2022-2029 planning period. 25 Energy and Water Conservation GOAL H-6.1 Provide a regulatory framework that facilitates and encourages energy and water conservation through sustainable site planning, project design, and green technologies and building materials. v Policy H-6.1 Promote higher density and compact developments that increase energy efficiency and reduce land consumption. Evaluation: The zoning ordinance was amended in 2017 to include standards for mixed use and planned unit development (PUD). The purpose of the PUD is to allow flexibility in the design of residential projects, and encourage the development of creative, high-quality residential projects that provide attractive living environments in a setting that is different from standard single family home development. The City also continues to promote energy efficiency through rebate programs provided by utility companies and other agencies. This policy is ongoing and will be extended into the 2022-2029 planning period. v Policy H-6.2 Facilitate housing development and rehabilitation that conserves natural resources and minimizes greenhouse gas emissions. Evaluation: New and renovated units at Washington Street Apartments were completed in 2019 and built to meet or exceed the most recent energy efficient building standards. Energy-conserving materials and systems include faucet flow restrictors, Energy Star-rated appliances and roofs, dual-glazed windows, and vented kitchen range hoods. The City website provides information about numerous home energy efficiency products, programs, and services, including financial assistance and residential rebate programs, that help homeowners conserve natural resources and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This policy is ongoing and will be extended into the 2022-2029 planning period. v Policy H-6.3 Encourage and enforce green building regulations or incentives that do not serve as constraints to the development or rehabilitation of housing. 26 Evaluation: The City adopts and enforces the California Building Code (CBC) and California Green Building Standards Code per State requirements. The 2019 CBC updates include solar and green building requirements. This policy will be extended into the 2022-2029 planning period. v Policy H-6.4 Focus sustainability efforts on measures and techniques that also assist the occupant in reducing energy costs; therefore reducing housing costs. Evaluation: The City has supported several residential developments that incorporate sustainable efforts and help reduce the occupant’s energy costs. These properties include Coral Mountain Apartments and Washington Street Apartments for disabled seniors and veterans; both were completed during the 2014-2021 planning period. The City continues to promote its Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan and implement sustainability principles and measures in the General Plan. This policy will be extended into the 2022-2029 planning period. v Policy H-6.5 Use and encourage emerging technologies to reduce high demands for electricity and natural gas including use of passive solar devices and where feasible other renewable energy technologies (e.g., biomass, wind, and geothermal). Program H-6.5.a: Green and Sustainable La Quinta Program Continue to implement the Green and Sustainable La Quinta Program. § Objective: Implement green goals, policies, and programs that accurately represent the City’s direction in resource conservation and minimizing greenhouse gas emissions. Implement design standards for residential and commercial structures that encourage solar protection to directly result in energy conservation. § Timing: As projects are proposed § Funding Source: General Fund § Responsible Agency: Community Development Department Evaluation: The Green and Sustainable La Quinta Program includes providing information on the City’s website about home improvement programs, 27 financial resources and rebates, recycling programs, water and energy conservation measures, and other resources that facilitate resource conservation and greenhouse gas emission reductions. The City adopted and enforces the 2019 California Building Code and California Green Building Code that require design standards that encourage solar protection to directly result in energy conservation. The City also implements the policies and programs of its Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan and General Plan. This program is ongoing and will be extended into the 2022-2029 planning period. Program H-6.5.b: Energy Conservation Partners In working toward a sustainable La Quinta, the City and its residents will need to collaborate with utilities and service providers. Partnerships with the Coachella Valley Water District, Imperial Irrigation District, Southern California Gas, Burrtec Waste and Recycling Services, Sunline Transit District, Coachella Valley Association of Governments, Southern California Association of Governments and other entities will be an important component of making La Quinta a more livable city. § Objective: Continue to meet with and seek insight from utilities, service providers, and other entities involved in energy conservation efforts appropriate for La Quinta. § Timing: As part of regular coordination meetings with utilities § Funding Source: General Fund § Responsible Agency: City Manager’s Office/Community Development Department Evaluation: The City coordinates with utility companies to promote and implement energy conservation programs in residential construction. The City website includes descriptions of and contact information for home improvement energy conservation measures and financing programs, including rebates, offered by SoCalGas, Imperial Irrigation District, CVWD, and Burrtec Waste and Recycling. Development plans and construction activities are closely coordinated with utilities during planning and operational purposes. This program is ongoing and will be extended through the 2022-2029 planning period. Program H-6.5.c: Imperial Irrigation District Programs The Imperial Irrigation District (IID) is proactive in energy savings via conservation programs, product rebates, and general tips. An average home owner can save up to 10 percent on energy/energy bills by taking advantage of IID programs. Home owners can 28 utilize the free “Check Me!” program, which checks the refrigerant charge and airflow of their air conditioning/heating units. IID also offers a rebate on the purchase of higher efficiency air conditioning units, high efficiency refrigerators, programmable thermostats, and ENERGY STAR equipment. City staff has held several meetings with IID representatives to discuss opportunities for collaboration to conserve energy in La Quinta, including water management opportunities for golf courses and golf-oriented communities. § Objective: Maintain contact with IID to market energy efficiency programs and rebates that are most beneficial to La Quinta residents and homeowners. § Timing: Quarterly through Desert Cities Energy Partnership meetings § Funding Source: General Fund, IID program funds, and potential AB 811 special assessment district funds § Responsible Agency: City Manager’s Office/Community Development Department Evaluation: The City’s Going Green website provides information on IID programs and rebates through links to their websites, including the Residential ENERGY STAR product rebate program. IID continues to offer free, in-home residential and commercial energy audits and follow-up lists of recommendations intended to reduce electricity consumption and costs. The City promotes these programs through meetings with Homeowners’ Association boards and various City sponsored events to encourage La Quinta residents and businesses to sign up for energy audits and reduction programs. However, IID’s future is currently unknown; in addition to continuing to recommend IID as a conservation resource, the City will need to explore additional opportunities for residents to acquire energy savings via conservation programs, products, rebates, and general tips. This program will be modified for the 2022-2029 planning period. Program H-6.5.d: Weatherization Assistance The Federal Department of Energy’s Weatherization Assistance Program, in conjunction with state and local programs, provide low or no cost weatherization and insulation services to reduce the heating and cooling costs for low income households. § Objective: Encourage low income homeowners or renters to apply for free energy audits, home weatherization, and utility 29 rebate programs by advertising available programs on the City’s website and at City Hall. § Timing: Advertise annually as program funds are available § Funding: General Fund § Responsible Agency: Building and Safety Department, City Manager’s Office Evaluation: The City website and distribution materials/flyers describe and provide contact information for Imperial Irrigation District’s free energy audits for homes, home energy efficiency surveys, financing programs and tax credits, and rebates and incentive programs. The City also promotes SoCalGas’ free energy and water conservation kit for residential customers and no-cost, energy-saving home improvements for income-qualified homeowners and renters. This program is successful and will be extended into the 2022-2029 planning period. However, the focus will continue to be on local and regional, not federal, programs, which will be reflected in revisions to the program. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION California Government Code requires that local governments make a diligent effort to achieve public participation from all economic segments of the community in the development of the housing element. The City’s public outreach efforts focused on community and stakeholder workshops, information disseminated through the City’s website, electronic mail notifications, and public hearings. Together, this input helped the City understand and respond to the housing needs of the community. The Housing Element draft was also posted on the City’s website. Community and Stakeholder Workshops Workshop invitations were sent to local and regional development entities, advocacy groups, and interested parties via email. In addition, workshops were advertised on the City’s website and in email blasts to the City’s extensive resident email list. The workshops consisted of a Planning Commission presentation, two City Council updates, a Housing Commission presentation and a public workshop attended by more than 15 community members. The comments received at these workshops included the following, which are addressed in this Housing Element: v Concerns about how to address overpayment by both owners and renters. 30 v The difficulty of financing new projects, which now require two or three times as many funding sources as in the past. v Concerns regarding whether short term vacation rentals are impacting the availability of housing for permanent residents. v Assuring that land inventory sites for all types of housing. v Assuring that development standards, fees and processing times reflect the needs of affordable housing projects. v January 12, 2021 to present the process of the Update, discuss the City’s RHNA allocation and seek input from the Commission. The Commission had no questions or comments. v Joint Planning Commission and City Council Study Session on August 3, 2021, to inform the members on the comments received by HCD, and discuss the distribution of sites. The members had several questions and comments on the need for housing, including creative housing solutions like tiny homes; the City’s ongoing efforts to provide it, and the challenges associated with funding projects. The comments and questions led to amendments and additions to policies and programs which are included in this Element. The amendments included changes to programs to develop incentives, including fee reductions and development standard concessions for affordable housing projects, and working closely with the development community to secure funding from all available sources. The participants’ concerns were considered in the preparation of the goals, policies and programs, including additions and changes that further commit the City to partnering with affordable housing developers in the development of projects in the future; the City’s recent actions to limit short term vacation rentals; and including inventory sites of varying sizes and locations close to services, transit, schools and job centers. The Element was posted on the City’s website, and a public comment period provided from September 10 to 24, 2021. The public comment period was advertised through Facebook and Instagram posts, and a Nextdoor announcement from the City, and an email blast to all those invited to the community workshops (see Appendix A). City received no comments during the comment period. State Review and Public Hearings The Draft Element was submitted to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for review and certification. The City has received and responded to review comments from HCD to address its concerns. 31 The Housing Element was posted on the City’s website for 30 days prior to City Council hearing. The posting was advertised on the City’s website, on its Facebook page, and individual emails sent to all of the housing advocates, developers and residents who participated in the City’s workshops (see Appendix A). HOUSING VISION STATEMENT A Housing Vision Statement was developed based on key housing issues and through cooperation of the citizens and elected officials of the City of La Quinta when the General Plan was adopted. It has been reviewed periodically, but remains true to the City’s goals and aspirations. The housing policies and programs included in this Housing Element are designed to bring this vision to fruition. “The City of La Quinta’s vision of the future for housing focuses on encouraging the provision of suitable housing for all City residents while maintaining and enhancing the City’s high quality of life for its residents. Through its housing programs, the City will facilitate the maintenance and improvement of its existing housing stock resources, and encourage the production of a variety of new housing to meet residents’ needs, while preserving the overall character of the City.” COMMUNITY PROFILE The housing needs of the City are determined by characteristics of the population (age, household size, employment, and ethnicity) and the characteristics of housing available to that population (i.e., number of units, tenure, size, cost, etc.). This section explores the characteristics of the existing and projected population and housing stock in order to identify potentially unmet housing needs in La Quinta. This information provides direction in updating the City’s Housing Element goals, policies, and programs. The demographics used in this section are derived from US Census data for 2000 and 2010; US Census American Community Survey (ACS) 3 and 5 year estimates data, California Department of Finance, and the City of La Quinta. Population The City of La Quinta is one of nine cities in the Coachella Valley subregion of Riverside County. The Coachella Valley includes the cities 32 of Cathedral City, Coachella, Desert Hot Springs, Indian Wells, lndio, La Quinta, Palm Desert, Palm Springs, and Rancho Mirage, as well as large areas of unincorporated Riverside County. La Quinta ranks high in population growth among California’s 482 cities. During the 1990s, the population of La Quinta grew by 111.3 percent, making it the fastest growing city in the Coachella Valley at the time. The number of residents in the City increased from 11,215 to 37,467 between 1990 and 2010. The population further increased to 40,704 by 2018, a smaller increase of 8.6 percent compared to the previous two decades. The absolute increase in population for cities in the Coachella Valley provides another perspective for analysis when size is taken into consideration. For example, Indio grew by the greatest number of people from 2010 to 2018, with an increase of approximately 15,199 people. La Quinta experienced the fourth largest numerical increase, with an added population of 3,237. Table II-2 Population Growth City/Region 2000 2010 Census 2018 ACS 2000-2010 2010-2018 % # % # La Quinta 23,694 37,467 58.1 13,773 40,704 8.6 3,237 Coachella Valley 255,788 346,518 35.5 90,730 382,296 10.3 35,778 Riverside County 1,545,387 2,189,641 41.7 644,254 2,383,286 8.8 193,645 Source: 2000 and 2010 Census; American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-Year Estimates Table II-3 Population Growth In Coachella Valley Cities City 2000 2010 Census 2018 ACS Change 2000-2010 Change 2010–2018 % # % # Cathedral City 42,647 51,200 20.1 8,553 54,037 5.5 2,837 Coachella 22,724 40,704 79.1 17,980 44,849 10.2 4,145 Desert Hot Springs 16,582 25,938 56.4 9,356 28,430 9.6 2,492 Indian Wells 3,816 4,958 29.9 1,142 5,317 7.2 359 Indio 49,116 76,036 54.8 26,920 91,235 20.0 15,199 La Quinta 23,694 37,467 58.1 13,773 40,704 8.6 3,237 Palm Desert 41,155 48,445 17.7 7,290 52,124 7.6 3,679 Palm Springs 42,807 44,552 4.1 1,745 47,525 6.7 2,973 Rancho Mirage 13,249 17,218 30.0 3,969 18,075 5.0 857 Total 255,790 346,518 35.5 90,728 382,296 10.3 35,778 Source: 2000 and 2010 Census; American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-Year Estimates 33 Seasonal Population The seasonal or part time resident population is not included in the population estimates compiled by the Census Bureau because people are classified according to the location of their primary residence. The California Department of Finance (DOF) provides a yearly estimate of total built housing units and an estimate of the number of vacant units. In resort communities like La Quinta, the number of vacant units reflects the number of units that are not occupied year-round, as well as those that are ready for year-round occupancy but have not been inhabited. According to the 2010 Census, the overall vacancy rate for La Quinta is 36.9%, while the seasonal vacancy rate is 27.5%. According to the 2018 ACS Census, the overall vacancy rate for La Quinta is 38.3%, while the seasonal vacancy rate is 31.8%. Age Composition Table II-4, Age Distribution, shows the change in age groups from 2010 to 2018. In 2018, children and youth groups (ages 0–19) comprised 23.8 percent of the population, young and middle-age adults (20 to 54 years) represented 36.5 percent and all age groups over 55 years made up 39.8 percent. The data show that the population is slowly aging. In 2018, the median age in La Quinta was 47.1 years, significantly older than Riverside County and the State of California averages of 35.8 and 36.7 years, respectively. This represents a 3% increase in the City’s median age since 2010, when the median age was 45.6 years. Table II-4 indicates that the rate of growth in the 0-19 age groups slightly declined from 2010 to 2018. The 20-54 age groups reflect a slower growth rate, making up 2.8% less of the City’s population in 2018. Conversely, growth in the 55+ age category shows a 3.5% increase in the share of City population compared to 2010. Table II-4 Age Distribution Age Group 2010 2018 # % # % Under 5 years 1,784 4.8 2,048 5.0 5 to 9 years 2,136 5.7 2,549 6.3 10 to 14 years 2,624 7.0 2,212 5.4 15 to 19 years 2,544 6.8 2,877 7.1 20 to 24 years 1,629 4.3 1,635 4.0 25 to 34 years 3,239 8.6 3,567 8.8 35 to 44 years 4,457 11.9 4,231 10.4 45 to 54 years 5,435 14.5 5,413 13.3 55 to 59 years 2,652 7.1 2,849 7.0 34 Table II-4 Age Distribution Age Group 2010 2018 # % # % 60 to 64 years 3,151 8.4 3,318 8.2 65 to 74 years 4,989 13.3 5,929 14.6 75 to 84 years 2,217 5.9 3,127 7.7 85 years & over 610 1.6 949 2.3 Total 37,467 100 40,704 100 Median age 45.6 47.1 Source: 2010 U.S. Census Tables P12 and P13; American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-Year Estimates, Tables DP05 and B01002 Race and Ethnicity Table II-5 describes the racial and ethnic distribution of the population for 2010 and 2018. Residents who categorize themselves as white comprise the largest race/ethnicity. The distribution remains largely stable from 2010 to 2018 with a small increase in the Asian group and a decrease in the American Indian and Alaska Native group. The percentage of Hispanic or Latino residents increased slightly from 30.3% to 34.1%. Table II-5 Population by Race/Ethnicity Race/Ethnicity 2010 2018 # % # % One Race White 29,489 78.7 32,239 79.2 Black or African American 713 1.9 772 1.9 American Indian and Alaska Native 230 0.6 48 0.1 Asian 1,176 3.1 1,529 3.8 Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 41 0.1 20 <0.1 Some Other Race 4,595 12.3 4,757 11.7 Two or More Races 1,223 3.3 1,339 3.3 Total 37,467 100 40,704 100 Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 11,339 30.3 13,872 34.1 Source: 2010 U.S. Census, Tables P3 and P12H; American Community Survey 2014- 2018 5-Year Estimates, Table DP05 Employment The economy of the Coachella Valley was traditionally agriculture- driven, but has gradually shifted to tourism, service industries, and residential uses. Although employment patterns typically induce housing demand, the regional economy of the Coachella Valley differs from most parts of the state. Here, employment is created by housing demand, manifested in 35 the construction and staffing of resorts and second homes. Tourism and resort development are leading indicators that predict employment and housing demand. Although the tourist economy is seasonal in the Coachella Valley, it is generally stable and does not typically suffer the severe effects of recessions as do other regions dependent on manufacturing and consumer related goods. And with the benefit of desert weather, the resorts in the La Quinta area are increasingly operating year-round. There is, however, some seasonal fluctuation in the labor market, which can further compound the problem of economic stability in the lower income sectors of the labor force, affecting their ability to sustain themselves in the off season (summer) months. According to the US Census Bureau (2014-2018 American Community Survey), in 2018 the civilian labor force over 16 years comprised 17,180 persons. Table II-6 shows the types of employment by industry held by La Quinta residents in 2018. The majority of jobs held by La Quinta residents were in “educational services, health care, and social assistance”, followed by “arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation, and food service” industries, “retail trade,” and “professional, scientific, management, administrative, and waste management” industries. As shown in Table II-7, more than one-third (37.1%) of the City’s civilian employed labor force is employed in “management, business, science, and arts” occupations, followed by “sales and office” occupations (26.5%) and “service” occupations (20.8%). Table II-8 shows the major employers in the City of La Quinta. The largest employers are in the nonmanufacturing economy and are directly related to the provision of services, including education, big box retail, and recreational and resort activities. In 2019 the City surveyed its major commercial and hospitality facilities to identify major employers in the city limits. The largest employers surveyed include Desert Sands Unified School District, La Quinta Resort & Club/PGA West, Wal-Mart, Costco, and Home Depot. The Great Recession, with onset in late 2007, saw high unemployment and job losses in the Coachella Valley. At the lowest point, about every seventh person lost their job.1 Regional employment started to increase in 2011, but annual growth was still slower than pre-Recession levels until 2017, suffering more impact than western Riverside County, the state, and nation. The construction sector was hit hardest regionally, with approximately 70% of jobs lost and only 14% recovered by December 1 2019 Greater Palm Springs Economic Report, Coachella Valley Economic Partnership, Figure 24. 36 2017.2 The Retail Trade and Wholesale Trade sector lost around 6,700 jobs but has basically returned to pre-Recession levels. Two sectors have fully recovered and even added jobs: Education and Health Services and, to a lesser extent, Leisure and Hospitality. Between 2012 and 2019, annual unemployment rates in La Quinta saw an overall decline from a high of 7.5% in 2012 to a low of 4.1% in 2019.3 However, analysis of employment data from 2005 to 2017 shows that, as of December 2017, La Quinta had not fully recovered the job losses it incurred during the Great Recession. The City lost about 30% of jobs, relative to peak employment, and had recovered only about 5%.4 This scenario is roughly the same for seven other Coachella Valley cities; only Palm Springs and Rancho Mirage had recovered and exceeded their previous peaks. Future employment opportunities for City residents will include a variety of new retail, service, and entertainment jobs at the luxury Montage and Pendry hotels that are under construction at the SilverRock Golf Resort, a Residence Inn recently constructed on Highway 111, as well as other development resulting from the City’s 2019 Highway 111 Corridor Plan. CV Link, a 49-mile long regional, multimodal pathway under construction, will run north of the Highway 111 corridor and is anticipated to support new business and employment opportunities. 2 Ibid, Figures 25 and 26. 3 California Employment Development Department annual unemployment rates (labor force), not seasonally adjusted, not preliminary. 4 2019 Greater Palm Springs Economic Report, Coachella Valley Economic Partnership, Figure 28. 37 Table II-6 Employment by Industry (2018) Industry Employed Persons % of Employed Persons Agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting, mining 352 2.0 Construction 1,056 6.1 Manufacturing 691 4.0 Wholesale Trade 242 1.4 Retail Trade 2,479 14.4 Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 657 3.8 Information 199 1.2 Finance, insurance, real estate, rental, leasing 1,309 7.6 Professional, scientific, management, admin., waste management 1,977 11.5 Educational services, health care, social assistance 3,373 19.6 Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation, food services 2,947 17.2 Other services, except public administration 1,021 5.9 Public Administration 877 5.1 Total civilian employed 16 years and over 17,180 100.0 Source: American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-Year Estimates, Table S2403 Table II-7 Employment by Occupation (2018) Occupation # % Management, business, science, and arts occupations 6,368 37.1 Service occupations 3,577 20.8 Sales and office occupations 4,547 26.5 Natural resources, construction, and maintenance occupations 1,588 9.2 Production, transportation, and material moving occupations 1,100 6.4 Total civilian employed population 16 years and over 17,180 100.0 Source: American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-Year Estimates, Table S2401 38 Table II-8 Principal Employers in City of La Quinta Name of Employer Employed Persons Description Desert Sands Unified School District 2,852 Government La Quinta Resort & Club/ PGA West1 1,412 Hotel & Golf Resort Wal-Mart Super Center 300 Retailer Costco 290 Retailer Home Depot 212 Retailer Target 180 Retailer Lowe’s Home Improvement 150 Retailer Imperial Irrigation District 134 Utility Company In N Out 84 Fast Food Restaurant Vons 83 Grocery Store Rancho La Quinta 77 Golf Resort Traditions Golf Club 71 Golf Resort Source: City of La Quinta 2018/19 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. 1 La Quinta Resort & Club and PGA West are accounted for as one entity; as such, their employment numbers are reported together as of FY 2015-16. Many La Quinta residents work in other communities, and many residents from other cities work in La Quinta. Table II-9 describes the employment locations of La Quinta residents. As shown, only 23.1% of City residents work in La Quinta. A quarter (25.0%) work in Palm Desert. Table II-9 Commuting Patterns Where La Quinta Residents Work No. of La Quinta Residents % of Total Indio 1,087 14.1 Cathedral City 254 3.3 Palm Desert 1,933 25.0 Palm Springs 827 10.7 Coachella 438 5.7 La Quinta 1,788 23.1 Desert Hot Springs 44 0.6 Rancho Mirage 879 11.4 Indian Wells 484 6.3 Source: 2019 Greater Palm Springs Economic Report, Coachella Valley Economic Partnership, Table 6. Based on 2015 data. General Income Characteristics Income can often vary significantly by region, industry, and type of job. Table II-10 describes average income per worker by industry in the Coachella Valley. As shown, the highest-paying sectors are Finance/Insurance/Real Estate, Government, and Information, with incomes averaging around $50,000 to $60,000. The lowest-paying sectors include Retail Trade, Other Services, and Leisure and Hospitality, with incomes averaging around $31,000. 39 Table II-10 Average Income by Industry, Coachella Valley Industry Average Income per Worker, 2017 Agriculture $29,571 Construction $45,488 Manufacturing $46,340 Retail Trade $32,281 Information $50,493 Finance, Insurance, Real Estate $59,726 Professional and Business Services $43,736 Education and Health Services $48,322 Leisure and Hospitality $31,513 Government $58,711 Other Services $31,836 Logistics $45,114 Source: 2019 Greater Palm Springs Economic Report, Coachella Valley Economic Partnership, Figure 29 The median household income in La Quinta in 2018 was $79,889, higher than the Riverside County median household income of $63,948. Since 2010, the median income for La Quinta residents has increased, with the 2010 median family income reported as $57,768 for the County of Riverside and $67,444 for the City of La Quinta. Household income estimates (2018) by total households are provided in Table II-11. Table II-11 2018 Household Income Estimates Income Category Households % of Households Less than $10,000 901 5.8% $10,000 - 14,999 386 2.5% $15,000 - 24,999 846 5.5% $25,000 - 34,999 1,384 8.9% $35,000 - 49,999 1,771 11.4% $50,000 - 74,999 2,201 14.2% $75,000 - 99,999 1,792 11.6% $100,000 – 149,999 2,872 18.5% $150,000 – 199,999 1,254 8.1% $200,000 or more 2,098 13.5% Total 15,505 100.0% Median Income $79,889 Source: American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-Year Estimates, Table DP03 40 HOUSING PROFILE This section provides an overview of La Quinta’s existing housing stock. Since the establishment of the La Quinta Hotel in 1926, La Quinta has been considered a world class resort and has been a favored location for vacation and retirement homes. Generally, single-family residences were constructed on an individual basis from the 1950s until the La Quinta Country Club area was developed in the 1960s. In 1975, a brief building boom began due to speculation. Recessions in the 1980s and early 1990s resulted in an oversupply of housing and little construction in the City. A rebound occurred beginning in the late 1990s. As a result, the City has seen a rapid increase in residential development of all types, but predominantly single-family units. There are many projects clustered around recreation amenities. In many of these communities, second units and guest houses (typically used to house guests, extended family members, and service workers) are processed concurrently with the primary unit. The bust of subprime lending practices in the early and mid-2000s led to the Great Recession, which resulted in a steep decline in home values, rapid increase in foreclosures, and decrease in the number of households eligible to enter the ownership housing market. Construction of new housing slowed in La Quinta and many regional and national markets. Housing Characteristics Between 2012 and 2019, the number of housing units in the City increased by 1,179 units from 23,585 to 24,764 units. This change represents a 5.0 percent increase (see Table II-12). There are five types of housing units for which data is presented in Table II-12: detached and attached single family units, multifamily in a building of 2 to 4, or 5 or more units, and mobile homes. The predominant type of dwelling unit in the City of La Quinta continues to be single-family detached. Together, detached and attached single-family homes comprised 88.0 percent of all units in the City in 2019. The number of multifamily (5 or more) units in the City increased by 31.9% from 2012 to 2019, although multifamily units represented 11.1 percent of the total housing stock in 2019. 41 Table II-13 shows the number of building permits issued for new residential construction in La Quinta between January 1, 2014 and December 31, 2020, covering nearly all of the 2014-2021 planning period. The data show that 944 permits were issued. The majority (92.7%) were for single-family detached units, 4.0% were for single-family attached units, 2.2% were for multi-family 3-4 units, and 1.1% were for multi-family 5+ units. Table II-12 Housing Stock Trends – 2012 to 2019 Building Type 2012 2019 Change 2012– 2019 Units % of Total1 Units % of Total1 # % Single-Family Detached 18,622 79.0 19,310 78.0 688 3.7 Single-Family Attached 2,387 10.1 2,476 10.0 89 3.7 Multifamily, 2-4 units 1,127 4.8 1,140 4.6 13 1.2 Multifamily, 5 or more units 1,218 5.2 1,607 6.5 389 31.9 Mobile Homes 1 231 1.0 231 1.0 0 0 Total Dwelling Units 23,585 100.0 24,764 100.0 1,179 5.0 Source: Department of Finance Table E-5, 2012 and 2019. 1 differences due to rounding Table II-13 New Residential Construction, 2014-2020 Building Permit Type No. of Permits1 Percent of Total Residential Dwellings: Single-Family Detached 875 92.7% Single-Family Attached 38 4.0% Multi-Family 3-4 units 21 2.2% Multi-Family, 5+ units 10 1.1% Total Permits: 944 100.0% Source: La Quinta Building Division 1 Permits issued between 1/01/14 through 12/31/20 Households Before current housing problems can be understood and future needs anticipated, housing occupancy characteristics need to be identified. The following is an analysis of household type, growth, tenure, and vacancy trends. By definition, a “household” consists of all the people occupying a dwelling unit, whether or not they are related. A single person living in an apartment is a household, just as a couple with two children living in the same dwelling unit is considered a household. 42 From 2010 to 2018, the number of La Quinta households grew from 14,802 to 15,505 at a 4.6% rate, as shown in Table II-14. In 2018, the majority of households (56.7%) consisted of married couple families, followed by non-family households (29.2%). Table II-14 Household Growth Trends (2010 – 2018) Year Number of Household s # Increase % Increase 2010 14,820 - - 2018 15,505 685 4.6 Source: 2010 U.S. Census, Table P28; American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-Year Estimates, Table DP02 Table II-15 Household Types Household Type No. of Households % of Total Family households: 10,977 70.8 Married couple family 8,797 56.7 Male householder, no wife present 747 4.8 Female householder, no husband present 1,433 9.2 Non-family households 4,528 29.2 Total Households 15,505 100 Average Household Size 2.62 Source: American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-Year Estimates, Table DP02 Housing Tenure The number of owner-occupied housing units in the City has not fluctuated much since 2010. In 2018, La Quinta owners occupied 76 percent of total units in the City, compared to 75.2 percent in 2010. Vacancy The vacancy rate is a measure of the general availability of housing. It also indicates how well the types of units available meet the current housing market demand. A low vacancy rate suggests that many households have found housing. However, fewer vacant housing units remain available and households needing housing may have difficulty finding housing within their price range. A high vacancy rate may indicate either the existence of a high number of units undesirable for occupancy or an oversupply of housing units. 43 As shown in Table II-16, the vacancy rate in La Quinta was 38.3 percent (9,638 units) in 2018, reflecting the seasonal resort character of the City. Among the vacant units, 31.8 percent of total housing units in the City are for seasonal, recreational, or occasional use. On that basis, the City’s actual net vacancy rate is 6.5%, including 353 units available for rent, 596 available for sale, 271 rented or sold and awaiting occupancy, and 414 of other vacant status. Of the 15,505 (61.7%) occupied housing units in the City, about 71.8% are owner-occupied, and 28.2% are renter-occupied. The homeowner vacancy rate is 5.0%, and the rental vacancy rate is 7.4%, both of which are moderately low. Table II-16 Vacancy Status Vacancy Status Units Percentage Occupied Units Owner-occupied 11,125 44.2 Renter-Occupied 4,380 17.4 Subtotal 15,505 61.7 Vacant Units For rent 353 1.4 Rented, not occupied 28 0.1 For sale only 596 2.4 Sold, not occupied 243 1.0 For seasonal, recreational, or occasional use 8,004 31.8 For migrant workers 0 0 Other vacant 414 1.6 Subtotal 9,638 38.3 Total Units 25,143 100 Vacancy Rate: Homeowner vacancy rate - 5.0 Rental vacancy rate - 7.4 Source: American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-Year Estimates, Tables DP04 and B25004 Age and Condition of Housing Housing age is a factor for determining the need for rehabilitation. Without proper maintenance, housing units deteriorate over time. Also, older houses may not be built to current housing standards for fire and earthquake safety. Approximately 71.4 percent of the housing stock in the City of La Quinta has been built since 1990, and about 44 percent of the current stock has been constructed since 2000 (see Table II-12). Less than 5 percent was constructed prior to 1970. 44 The oldest homes in the City are found in the Cove neighborhood. Of the older single-family homes, many are well maintained and are mostly occupied by long term residents. A small proportion of older homes have not been well-maintained. These homes are typically smaller than new homes in the City; some less than 1,000 square feet. As land values increase, it will become economically viable to replace or rehabilitate some of these structures. These homes are primarily in the Cove area and behind City Hall. Outside of the Cove area, the homes are generally newer. Many new units in these other areas are custom homes in gated communities and are maintained by their owners in accordance with the requirements of a homeowners association. Table II-17 Age of Housing Stock in La Quinta Year Built Total Percentage After 2014 125 0.5 2010-2013 276 1.1 2000-2009 10,651 42.4 1990–1999 6,901 27.4 1980–1989 4,235 16.8 1970–1979 1,762 7.0 1960–1969 460 1.8 1950–1959 459 1.8 1940–1949 153 0.6 Before 1939 121 0.5 Total Stock 25,143 100.0 Source: American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-Year Estimates, Table DP04 Housing is considered substandard when conditions are found to be below the minimum standards of living defined by Section 1001 of the Uniform Housing Code. Households living in substandard conditions are considered as needing housing assistance even if they are not seeking alternative housing arrangements. According to a 2007 City-wide housing conditions survey (see Housing Conditions Survey, below), the majority of units needing minor or moderate rehabilitation are in the Cove area. Many of the housing units in the Cove area are more than 30 years old. After 30 years homes generally require major rehabilitation, such as a new roof or updated plumbing. 45 Another measure of potentially substandard housing is the number of housing units lacking adequate kitchen and plumbing facilities. In La Quinta, there are 83 units (0.54% of all units) lacking complete kitchens and 61 units (0.39% of all units) lacking plumbing facilities. More homeowner units have deficiencies than rental units. These homes could potentially benefit from rehabilitation programs. Table II-18 Housing Units Lacking Facilities Type of Deficiency Owner-Occupied Units Renter-Occupied Units Total No. Total Units in City Percent of Total Units No. Total Units in City Percent of Total Units No. Percent of Total Units Lacking complete kitchen facilities 69 11,125 0.62 14 4,380 0.32 83 0.54 Lacking plumbing facilities 61 11,125 0.55 0 4,380 0 61 0.39 Source: 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, Tables B25053 and B25049 Housing Conditions Survey The last citywide survey of housing conditions was conducted in November 2007. Homes were evaluated based on the condition of structural elements (walls, supports, columns), doors and windows, paint and cosmetics, roofing, and landscape and streetscape. The survey found that most homes were in good condition and required little or no maintenance or repairs. Approximately 7% of the housing stock (1,408 units) was categorized as “Deferred Maintenance” and needed minor repairs, such as refreshed paint and landscaping. Thirty- six (36) units were designated “Minor Rehabilitation” and demonstrated numerous deferred maintenance conditions; 83% of these units were in the Cove. Twenty-three (23) units designated “Moderate Rehabilitation” were in a deficient state and needed major roof repair, window replacement, or similar repairs; 87% of them were in the Cove. Four (4) units were designated “Substantial Rehabilitation or Replacement”; they required complete replacement of roofs, walls, and/or other structural elements and their condition endangered the health, safety, or well-being of occupants. The City has not conducted a housing conditions survey since 2007; however, one is planned for fiscal year 2021/2022. The Code Compliance staff is proactive in its work to track property maintenance. As described above, the primary area where maintenance issues occur is in the Cove. The City offers programs that assist homeowners and apartment complex owners with home maintenance and repair costs. Homeowners interested in reducing their utility bills 46 through upgrades now have an alternative to tapping their mortgage for home equity loans. Through partnership with the City of La Quinta, HERO and Ygrene are offering low-fixed interest rates and flexible payment terms of up to 20 years, with repayments made through property taxes. Currently, both programs offer a wide array of home energy products including: windows, skylights, and doors; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning; solar panels; roofing and insulation; artificial turf; and drip irrigation. In addition, Ygrene also offers pool pumps and related equipment and lighting products; HERO offers electric vehicle charging stations and water heating products. Rooms per Unit Table II-19 shows the number of bedrooms per unit, ranging from no bedroom (studios) to five or more bedrooms. Table II-19 also describes the number of bedrooms per unit, in relation to the total number of units for both 2011 and 2018. The most prominent change proportionally was in no-bedroom (studio) units, which increased 1.7 percent from 2011 to 2018. This change may be a combination of additional guest houses, a popular addition in the City, and accessory dwelling units, which have in recent years become more common. Table II-19 Bedrooms Per Unit, 2011–2018 Bedrooms Per Unit 2011 % of Total 2018 % of Total % Change 1 Studio (no bedroom) 172 0.8 622 2.5 1.7 1 1,145 5.2 1,307 5.2 0 2 4,046 18.3 4,278 17.0 -1.3 3 11,772 53.3 13,305 52.9 -0.4 4 4,441 20.1 5,125 20.4 0.3 5+ 506 2.3 506 2.0 -0.3 Total 22,082 100 25,143 100.0 ---- Source: 2009-2013 and 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, Tables B25041. 1 This category represents percent change in proportional terms. Table II-20 identifies the number of bedrooms in a dwelling unit by tenure. Three-bedroom units constituted the majority of housing stock (approximately 55 and 49.4 percent, respectively) of both owner and rental units. In ownership units, those with two, three, or four bedrooms made up 96.7 percent of units, while the same bedroom mix made up only 82.1 percent of rental units. As would be expected, rental units contained a much higher proportion of one-bedroom units, providing housing for those who are young, mobile or do not earn enough to enter homeownership. 47 Table II-20 Bedrooms in Dwelling Unit by Tenure, 2018 Tenure Number Percentage Owner Occupied 11,125 100 Studio (no bedroom) 42 0.4 1 bedroom 93 0.8 2 bedrooms 1,721 15.5 3 bedrooms 6,124 55.0 4 bedrooms 2,912 26.2 5 or more bedrooms 233 2.1 Renter Occupied 4,380 100 Studio (no bedroom) 78 1.8 1 bedroom 697 15.9 2 bedrooms 989 22.6 3 bedrooms 2,165 49.4 4 bedrooms 443 10.1 5 or more bedrooms 8 0.2 Total 15,505 100 Studio (no bedroom) 46 0.8 1 bedroom 686 5.1 2 bedrooms 2,200 17.5 3 bedrooms 7,655 53.5 4 bedrooms 2,952 21.6 5 or more bedrooms 332 1.6 Source: 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, Tables B25042. Housing Costs This section discusses values of ownership housing, and average rental prices for rental housing. La Quinta’s for-sale and rental properties range from multimillion-dollar estates to very low-income subsidized units. Home Values The table above compares median housing values in Coachella Valley cities from 2013 to 2018. La Quinta’s median housing value was $348,400 in 2013, which was lower than Rancho Mirage and Indian Wells, but higher than the other cities. Its median value increased 10.8% over the 5- year period, which was the third lowest percent increase in the region. However, the City’s median housing value still ranks third highest in the Coachella Valley. 48 Table II-21 Regional Median Housing Value Trends, 2013 – 2018 Jurisdiction Median Value, owner-occupied units % Change 2013-2018 2013 2018 Desert Hot Springs $121,600 $174,900 43.8% Palm Springs $267,800 $367,900 37.4% Cathedral City $179,500 $259,900 44.8% Rancho Mirage $518,000 $499,900 -3.5% Palm Desert $308,000 $335,400 9.0% Indian Wells $604,600 $706,800 16.9% La Quinta $348,400 $386,200 10.8% Indio $192,600 $267,900 39.1% Coachella $137,600 $207,300 50.7% Source: American Community Survey 2009-2013 and 2014-2018 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077 Table II-22 shows that nearly a third (32.5%) of owner-occupied units were valued between $300,000 to $499,999 in 2018, followed by 26% in the $500,000 to $999,999 range and 21.6% in the $200,000 to $299,999 range. Currently, 36% of owner-occupied units are worth $500,000 or more, and 31.6% are valued below $300,000. Table II-22 Housing Values in La Quinta, 2018 Owner-occupied units value Number Percent Less than $50,000 240 2.2% $50,000 to $99,999 153 1.4% $100,000 to $149,999 135 1.2% $150,000 to $199,999 581 5.2% $200,000 to $299,999 2,404 21.6% $300,000 to $499,999 3,612 32.5% $500,000 to $999,999 2,888 26.0% $1,000,000 or more 1,112 10.0% Total 11,125 100 Median (dollars) 386,200 - Source: American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-Year Estimates, Table DP04 New Homes While the volume of new homes shrank by 30.6% from 2017 to 2018, the median price of new homes also decreased by 27.4% from 2018 to 2019.5 Although housing starts do not compare to pre-Recession levels, the market has recovered slowly. 5 Ibid. 49 During the 2014-2021 planning period, the City and non-profit organizations arranged financing for rehabilitation and expansion of affordable housing units at the Washington Street Apartments. The project, located on approximately 11.5 acres, included the substantial rehabilitation of all 72 existing units, construction of 68 new units, construction of 2 new community buildings, laundry facilities, a fitness center, and 2 swimming pools. The Coral Mountain project was also constructed during this period, providing 174 low and moderate income units. Currently pending residential housing projects are listed in the following table. As shown, approximately 2,822 single-family and multi-family units are either under review, approved, or under construction. Table II-23 Pending Residential Projects Development Name Acres No. of Dwelling Units Type of Dwelling Units Status Mountain Village Residences 0.22 6 multi-family apts. under review Estate Collection at Coral Mountain 20 57 single-family approved SilverRock Phase 1 46.6 29 Single-family approved Travertine 800 1,200 single-family under review Centre at La Quinta 22 133 multi-family condos approved Desert Club Apartments 0.7 16 multi-family apts. approved Floresta 20.8 82 single-family under construction Residence Club at PGA West 3 11 single-family approved Canyon Ridge 28.3 74 single-family approved Codorniz 15 142 single-family under construction SilverRock Phase 2 30.5 66 hotel branded condos approved Estates at Griffin Lake 30 78 single-family approved Monterra 14 40 single-family in final phase Signature at PGA West 42 230 single-family approved The Peak Mixed Use 0.38 8 multi-family apts. under review La Quinta Penthouses 12.74 8 multi-family apts. under review Jefferson Street Apartments 5.36 42 multi-family apts. under review Coral Mountain Resort 320 600 single-family under review Total Units: 2,822 Rental Costs The rental housing market in La Quinta includes apartments, townhomes, condos/co-ops, and single-family homes. Table II-24 shows median gross rent by number of bedrooms, according to the American Community Survey. The median gross rent is $1,473. 50 Table II-24 Median Gross Rent by Bedrooms (2018) No. of Bedrooms Median Gross Rent* No bedroom $797 1 bedroom $396 2 bedrooms $1,206 3 bedrooms $1,731 4 bedrooms $2,176 5+ bedrooms not provided Median Gross Rent: $1,473 * estimated, renter-occupied housing units paying cash rent Source: American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-Year Estimates, Table B25031 Online listings show that current market rental rates generally range from approximately $1,330 to $1,800 for a 1-bedroom unit; $1,400 to $3,500 for a 2-bedroom unit; $2,000 to $4,500 for a 3-bedroom unit; and $2,400 to $5,000 for a 4+-bedroom unit.6 Although rental rates for some units are much higher than reflected in these ranges, they are generally outliers and not reflective of the majority. No studio apartment listings were found in the search. Affordable Rental Units The majority of apartment rental properties are offered at costs comparable to the average rental costs for the Coachella Valley as a whole. The affordability of rental housing in La Quinta is not directly tied to the density of the project; rather, prices range based on condition, on-site amenities, location, and unit size. New rental projects in La Quinta, particularly affordable projects, are incorporating more aspects of sustainable design and green building. There are 28 affordable single-family rental units in La Quinta, all of which have 3 bedrooms. Additionally, there are nine affordable multi- family housing complexes offering a total of 912 affordable multi-family rental units,7 including HUD apartments, Section 8 apartments, public housing apartments, non-profit senior and family low-income apartments, and Low-income tax credit apartments (LIHTC).8 Five of the complexes are available to residents of all ages, including the following: Vista Dunes Courtyard Homes, constructed in 2008, provides 80 rental units affordable to extremely low, very low, and low income households. Vista Dunes was the first very low-income multifamily 6 Rent.com, accessed June 1, 2020. 7 Affordable Housing Program, Single-Family Rental Units and Multi-Family Rental Units, City of La Quinta, updated July 8, 2020. 8 LowIncomeHousing.us, accessed June 1, 2020. 51 project of its size in the country to achieve LEED Platinum certification. The project provides a swimming pool, playground, basketball court, and large community multipurpose room. Vista Dunes offers one- to three-bedroom apartments. Wolff Waters Place, built in 2009, includes 216 green-built one- to four- bedroom apartments that are affordable to extremely low, very low, low, and moderate income households. Wolff Waters Place is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) project. Aventine Apartments provides 20 units for low and moderate income households. Coral Mountain Apartments includes 174 units for low and moderate income households. Villa Cortina Apartments provides 116 moderate income restricted rentals. Four apartment complexes are dedicated to senior affordable rentals, including: Hadley Villas (79 units) offers extremely low, very low, and low income one-bedroom villas and accepts HUD subsidies. Depending on availability, rent will be based on 30% of the Adjusted Gross Income for persons qualifying for low income housing. Seasons At Miraflores La Quinta is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) apartment with 116 extremely low and very low income one- to two-bedroom apartments. The LIHTC gives incentives to builders and developers to provide affordable housing to low income persons. The maximum rent charged is based on the Area Median Income (AMI). Seasons At La Quinta is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) apartment and provides 87 extremely low, low, and moderate income apartments. Washington Street Apartments was recently renovated and expanded and re-opened in late 2019. It provides 140 units for extremely low, very low, low, and moderate income seniors, nearly doubling its previous capacity. Thirteen (13) of these units are affordable through Section 8. 52 HOUSING NEEDS The following analysis of current City housing conditions addresses housing needs and concerns relative to various segments of the population. Several factors will influence the degree of demand or need for new housing in La Quinta in coming years. The four major “needs” categories considered in this element are: Overpayment: renters and homeowners who pay more than 30 percent of their gross incomes for shelter. Overcrowding: In response to higher housing prices, lower income households must often be satisfied with smaller, less adequate housing for available money. Special Needs: Special needs are those associated with demographic groups that call for very specific program responses, such as preservation of residential hotels or the development of four- bedroom apartments. State law specifically requires analysis of the special housing needs of the elderly, the disabled, single- parent households, large families, farm workers, and homeless persons. Future Housing Needs: To meet future needs of local and regional population and employment growth, SCAG developed the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA), which establishes both the projected need for non-market-rate housing and the “fair share” distribution of the projected need to each jurisdiction in each market area. Overpayment and Housing Affordability State housing policy recognizes that cooperative participation of the private and public sectors is necessary to expand housing opportunities to all economic segments of the community. Historically, the private sector generally responds to the majority of the community’s housing needs through the production of market-rate housing. However, the percentage of the population on a statewide basis who can afford market-rate housing is declining. The State of California and HUD determined that affordable housing should consume no more than 30 percent of household gross income for lower and moderate-income households. A household spending greater than 30 percent of their gross income on housing is considered to be overpaying. 53 Table II-25 lists the percentage of renters and homeowners who overpay for housing, based on 2012-2016 Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) data. CHAS data are compiled by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to evaluate the extent of housing problems and needs, particularly for low income households, based on Census data. Approximately 36.8 percent of all households in La Quinta spent more than 30 percent of their income on housing costs (“overpay”). A roughly equal proportion of owner and renter households (36.5% and 37.3%, respectively) experienced overpayment. Among extremely low-income households, 61.5 percent of renters and 78.4 percent of homeowners overpaid for housing. Among very low-income households, 70.8 percent of renters and 85.6 percent of homeowners overpaid for housing. Among low-income households, 64.9 percent of renters and 69.5 percent of homeowners overpaid. Furthermore, many of these households were actually paying more than 50 percent of their gross household income for housing (“severely overpaying”). Note that the proportions of households overpaying or severely overpaying are higher for lower-income households as a group, indicating that the cost burden of overpayment falls disproportionately on lower-income households and renters. These overpayment estimates reflect the need for affordable housing in the City, particularly for lower income households for rental and purchase. 54 Table II-25 Overpayment by Income Category and Tenure Household Income1 Owners Renters Households % Households % less than or = 30% HAMFI (Extremely Low Income) 580 870 overpaying 455 78.4 535 61.5 severely overpaying 385 66.4 350 40.2 >30% to less than or =50% HAMFI (Very Low Income) 835 565 overpaying 715 85.6 400 70.8 severely overpaying 475 56.9 220 38.9 >50% to less than or =80% HAMFI (Low Income) 1,375 655 overpaying 955 69.5 425 64.9 severely overpaying 510 37.1 180 27.5 Subtotal: All lower-income households 2,790 2,090 Subtotal: All lower-income HH overpaying 2,125 76.2 1,360 65.1 Subtotal: All lower-income HH severely overpaying 1,370 49.1 750 35.9 >80% to less than or =100% HAMFI (Moderate Income) 755 425 overpaying 415 55.0 125 29.4 severely overpaying 150 19.9 55 12.9 >100% HAMFI (Moderate and Above Moderate Income) 7,080 2,095 overpaying 1,340 18.9 235 11.2 severely overpaying 295 4.2 15 0.7 Total Households 10,625 4,610 Total Households Overpaying 3,880 36.5 1,720 37.3 Total Households Severely Overpaying 1,815 17.1 820 17.8 1 HAMFI = HUD Area Median Family Income. HUD and CA HCD use different terminology/methodology to define Household Income, but they are roughly equivalent. The table above matches HCD’s terminology (“extremely low, very low, low”) commonly used in HE documents to HUD categories, where appropriate. Note that “moderate” refers to 80%-120% of AMI, and thus is noted in two HUD categories accordingly. “Overpaying” is defined as spending >30% of gross household income on housing costs. “Severely overpaying” is defined as spending >50% of gross household income on housing costs. Source: U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development, CHAS data for La Quinta, based on 2012-2016 ACS. A distinction between renter and owner housing overpayment is important because, while homeowners may overextend themselves financially to afford a home purchase, the owner maintains the option of selling the home and may realize tax benefits or appreciation in value. Renters, on the other hand, are limited to the trends of the rental market. Overpayment among the moderate and above moderate-income categories is a reflection of current economic conditions. In addition, some owner households choose to allocate a higher percentage of their disposable monthly income on housing costs because this allocation is justified in light of investment qualities of ownership. 55 Table II-26 identifies the affordable rents and purchase prices, by income category, for a one-person household, a two-person household, and a family of four. Affordable rental rates and ownership (mortgage) costs are generally based on 30 percent of gross income. Table II-26 Affordable Housing Costs by Annual Income Income Category1 Annual Income Limit Maximum Affordable Monthly Rent Payment 2 Maximum Affordable Monthly Mortgage Payment 3 Maximum Affordable Home Purchase Price4 Single-Person Household Extremely Low (0-30% of AMI) $15,850 $396 $452 $58,750 Very Low (30%-50% of AMI) $26,400 $660 $753 $97,750 Low (50%-80% of AMI) $42,200 $1,055 $1,054 $136,900 Moderate (80%-120% of AMI) $63,250 $1,581 $1,933 $251,100 Above Moderate (120%+ of AMI) $63,250+ Above $1,581 Above $1,933 Above $251,100 Median $52,700 $1,318 Two-Person Household Extremely Low (0-30% of AMI) $18,100 $453 $508 $66,000 Very Low (30%-50% of AMI) $30,150 $754 $847 $110,000 Low (50%-80% of AMI) $48,200 $1,205 $1,186 $154,000 Moderate (80%-120% of AMI) $72,300 $1,808 $2,174 $282,400 Above Moderate (120%+ of AMI) $72,300+ Above $1,808 Above $2,174 Above $282,400 Median $60,250 $1,506 Four-Person Household Extremely Low (0-30% of AMI) $26,200 $655 $565 $73,450 Very Low (30%-50% of AMI) $37,650 $941 $941 $122,200 Low (50%-80% of AMI) $60,250 $1,506 $1,318 $171,250 Moderate (80%-120% of AMI) $90,350 $2,259 $2,416 $313,650 Above Moderate (120%+ of AMI) $90,350+ Above $2,259 Above $2,416 Above $313,650 Median $75,300 $1,883 1 AMI = area median income. 2 Based on 30 percent of monthly income. 3 From Riverside County/City of La Quinta 2020 Affordable Ownership Housing Cost Limits. Assumes single-person household lives in 1-bedroom unit; 2-person household lives in 2-bedroom unit; 4-person household lives in 3-bedroom unit. 4 Converts the “Maximum Affordable Monthly Mortgage Payment” to a home value, assuming 10% down, 15-year fixed, 4.0% interest rate, 1.25% taxes and homeowner’s insurance monthly. Source: HCD 2020 State Income Limits Affordability of Homeownership Home values have generally increased in the Coachella Valley during 2013 to 2018 (see Table II-21). Some new and fairly new homes are for sale at prices that are affordable to median and moderate-income households (see Table II-22). However, many homes are out of reach for lower income and many moderate households in the City. Table II-22 shows that La Quinta has a wide range of housing values. The median housing value is $386,200. Units valued at less than $100,000, which 56 would be affordable to extremely low income households and very low single-person households, comprise only 3.6% of all units in the City. Only 4.8% of ownership units are valued at less than $150,000, and only 10% of ownership units are valued at less than $200,000, which would be in the range affordable to low-income households. Therefore, it could be challenging for extremely low, very low, low, and moderate income households to enter the homeownership market. To expand homeownership opportunities, the City coordinates with nonprofit agencies that provide relief to low-income residents and develop affordable ownership units, and assists with securing third party financing. The City also supports the use of affordable housing rent-to-own transition programs; developers who agree to set aside all or a portion of their units for low-income households can receive federal tax credits under the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program, and lower income residents have opportunities to invest and gain equity in their homes. The City also provides interested homeowners with information about grants and other resources available for home repairs and/or rehabilitation. Affordability of Rental Costs As shown previously in Table II-26 median rent for a 1-bedroom unit is $396; the above table shows that single-person households in all income categories could afford a monthly rent payment of $396 or higher and, therefore, should be able to afford a 1-bedroom unit. Median rent for a 2-bedroom unit is $1,206; however, the table above shows that two- person households in the extremely low and very low-income categories would not have enough income to afford such a unit. Median rent for a 3-bedroom unit is $1,731; however, the table above shows that four- person households in the extremely low, very low, and low-income categories would not have enough income to afford such a unit. Hundreds of lower and moderate-income households are served by existing affordable housing and other projects. With the market-rate rental market essentially closed to extremely low and very low-income households, however, it is evident that their major source of affordable housing will continue to be found through income-restricted housing projects, housing voucher programs, accessory dwelling units, and employee/guest houses. Overcrowding The Bureau of the Census defines overcrowded housing units as “those in excess of one person per room average” and severely overcrowded housing units as “those in excess of 1.5 persons per room average”. 57 Overcrowding may occur when a family or household cannot afford adequate living space, houses extended family members, or is sharing inadequate living space with nonfamily members. When more than one family shares a housing unit it is called doubling. Households with lower incomes may permit overcrowding to derive additional income, or there may be insufficient supply of housing units in the community to accommodate the demand. La Quinta has 577 overcrowded and severely overcrowded housing units, which represents 3.7% of the total 15,505 occupied units in the City. Table II-27 shows that 3.2 percent of the total occupied housing units were moderately overcrowded in 2018, an increase from 2.4 percent from 2009-2011. A higher incidence of overcrowding was experienced among the rental tenure group. Although renter households constituted only 28.2 percent of all households in the City, approximately 10.9 percent of renters experienced overcrowded conditions, with 1.6 percent of all renters experiencing severe overcrowding. In comparison, within owner-occupied households, 0.9 percent experienced overcrowded conditions, with 0.1 percent experiencing severe overcrowding. Table II-27 Overcrowding Status Owner Renter Total Households Number % of Owner s Number % of Renters Number % of Total Not Overcrowded 11,025 99.1 3,903 89.1 14,928 96.3 Moderately Overcrowded 86 0.8 406 9.3 492 3.2 Severely Overcrowded 14 0.1 71 1.6 85 0.5 Total 11,125 100.0 4,380 100.0 15,505 100.0 Source: American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-Year Estimates, Table B25014. Note: Universe is total households in occupied housing units. Housing units that exceed 1.0 or more persons per room are considered moderately overcrowded. Housing units that exceed 1.5 or more persons per room are considered severely overcrowded. Special Populations The state requires that the special needs of certain disadvantaged groups be addressed in the Housing Element. Selected populations with special housing needs include seniors, persons with disabilities, large families, single-parent households, the homeless, and farm workers. 58 Seniors The special housing needs of senior residents are an important concern for the City of La Quinta, since many retired persons residing in the City are likely to be on fixed low incomes. Besides affordability concerns, seniors may have special needs related to housing design and location. With regard to housing design needs, seniors may require ramps, handrails, and lower cupboards and counters, etc., to allow greater access and mobility. They also may need special security devices for their homes for greater self-protection. Seniors may also have special needs regarding location, such as the need for access to public facilities (i.e., medical and shopping) and transit. In many instances, seniors prefer to stay in their own dwellings rather than relocate to a retirement community and may need assistance making home repairs or modifications. Every effort should be made to maintain their dignity, self-respect, safety, and quality of life. As shown in the following table, 5,883 householders (37.9% of all householders) are 65 years or older. Senior households comprise 43.8% of all owner-occupied units, and 23.0% of all renter-occupied units. Table II-28 City of La Quinta Senior Households by Tenure Householder Age Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied Households %1 Households % Non-Senior Households Under 65 years 6,251 56.2 3371 77.0 Senior Households 65 to 74 years 3,015 27.1 524 12.0 75 to 84 years 1,519 13.7 326 7.4 85 years and over 340 3.1 159 3.6 Subtotal, Senior Households 4,874 43.8 1,009 23.0 Total Households 11,125 100.0 4,380 100.0 Source: American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-Year Estimates, Table B25007 1 differences due to rounding According to the American Community Survey, an estimated 896 seniors have incomes below the poverty level, which represents 9.0% of all seniors in the City. The 2020 federal poverty guideline for one person is $12,760. The major source of income for most seniors is Social Security, and the average Social Security monthly benefit is $1,503.9 Therefore, a single senior paying 30% of their monthly Social Security income on housing costs would pay $451 toward housing costs. However, La Quinta 9 Social Security Administration Fact Sheet, December 2019 Beneficiary Data. 59 median rents are $797 for a studio unit, and $396 for a one-bedroom unit (most likely not a separate unit given the relative price). A two-person senior household would have $902 available for housing costs, but median rents are $1,206 for a 2-bedroom unit. Therefore, Social Security alone most likely cannot adequately cover housing costs in the City. Table II-29 Senior Incomes Below the Poverty Level Age Group No. of Residents with Income in Past 12 Months Below Poverty Level 65 to 74 years 541 75 years and over 355 Total 896 Source: 2014-2018 ACS 5-Year Estimates, Table B17001 Apart from privately owned housing units, the City has several affordable rental options for senior living as discussed previously under rental units. They include: Seasons Senior Apartments, which offers 87 senior units in the extremely low, low, and moderate affordable price range; Seasons at Miraflores, a project completed in 2003 that supplies 118 senior units in the extremely low and very low income price range; Washington Street Apartments, which offers 140 extremely low, very low, low, and moderate income rentals (13 of these units are affordable through Section 8); and Hadley Villas Senior Apartments, an affordable project completed in 2004 that offers 79 units in the extremely low, very low, low, and above moderate income price range. Continued construction of multifamily units will aid greatly in meeting the needs of seniors currently overpaying for rental units. Numerous senior support services are provided by various organizations, including those listed in the following table. There are also numerous privately operated assisted living facilities and home care service providers in the City and Coachella Valley. 60 Table II-30 Senior Resources Organization Services Provided Assisted living and home care providers (various private providers) Housing, personal care, health care, housekeeping, meals Braille Institute Coachella Valley Neighborhood Center Rehabilitation, enrichment classes, in-home support for the visually impaired La Quinta Wellness Center Health/fitness programs, social events, classes, homebound outreach, food distribution Eisenhower Memory Care Center Adult day center for neuro-cognitive impairments FIND Food Bank Food distribution Hidden Harvest Food distribution Jewish Family Services of the Desert Advocacy, case management services Riverside County Office on Aging Medical case management, counseling, transportation assistance, meals Salvation Army Food distribution, social events, community programs Senior Advocates of the Desert Public benefits and social services assistance, emergency financial assistance SunLine Transit Agency For seniors and disabled residents: Half-Fare Program, Taxi Voucher Program, SunDial paratransit service, bus travel training People with Disabilities A “disability” is a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one of more major life activities. Housing elements must analyze the special housing needs of people with disabilities. Senate Bill No. 812 (2011) requires that the analysis include individuals with developmental disabilities. A developmental disability is defined by Section 4512 of the Welfare and Institutions Code as “a disability that originates before an individual becomes 18 years old, continues or can be expected to continue indefinitely, and constitutes a substantial disability for that individual.” This includes intellectual disabilities, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism, and related conditions, but does not include other handicapping conditions that are solely physical in nature. Physical and developmental disabilities can hinder access to housing units of traditional design, and potentially limit the ability to earn adequate income. The three major housing needs of the disabled are access, location, and affordability. Housing needs for individuals with disabilities can range from traditional independent living environments, to supervised group quarters, to institutions where medical care and other services are provided onsite. Important housing considerations for this group include proximity to public transportation, accessibility of the home and surroundings, access to medical and other public services, and affordability. 61 Disabled persons often require specially designed dwellings to provide access not only within the dwelling, but to and from the unit. Special modifications to permit free access are very important in maintaining safety, independence and dignity. The California Administrative Code Title 24 Requirements set forth access and adaptability requirements for the physically handicapped. These regulations apply to public buildings such as government facilities and motels, and require that ramps, larger door widths, restroom modifications, etc., be designed to enable free access to the handicapped. Such standards are not mandatory of new single-family residential construction. A number of disabled persons receive supplemental Social Security Income and are on fixed incomes. Increasing inflation and housing costs adversely affect these individuals’ ability to secure affordable housing. The 2014-2018 ACS identified 4,722 persons in the City with disabilities, of which 2,484 (52.6%) were persons over the age of 65. Individuals may be affected by one or more types of disability. The second most affected age groups are residents 18 to 64 years (42.2%). The table below identifies the number of disabilities, by type, for La Quinta residents. The most prevalent disabilities are ambulatory difficulties (26.6%) and independent living difficulties (17.8%). Group homes are listed as residential care facilities in the Zoning Ordinance, and are permitted by right in all residential zones. There are no use-specific standards for group homes, and they would require only a building permit for construction if occurring in a single family home environment, and with approval of a Site Development Permit if proposed as an apartment or similar multi-family project in the higher density zones. This same requirement also applies to apartment or multi-family project for any type of housing. 62 Table II-31 City of La Quinta Number of Disabilities, by Disability Type1 Disability by Age and Type Number of Disabilities Percent of Total Disabilities1 Under age 18 242 2.8 Hearing Difficulty 4 0.05 Vision Difficulty 91 1.1 Cognitive Difficulty 130 1.5 Ambulatory Difficulty 0 0.0 Self-Care Difficulty 17 0.2 Independent Living Difficulty * * Ages 18-64 3,188 37.4 Hearing Difficulty 291 3.4 Vision Difficulty 413 4.8 Cognitive Difficulty 845 9.9 Ambulatory Difficulty 746 8.8 Self-Care Difficulty 380 4.5 Independent Living Difficulty 513 6.0 Ages 65+ 5,088 59.7 Hearing Difficulty 1,024 12.0 Vision Difficulty 420 4.9 Cognitive Difficulty 548 6.4 Ambulatory Difficulty 1,530 18.0 Self-Care Difficulty 560 6.6 Independent Living Difficulty 1,006 11.8 Total Disabilities 8,518 100.0 Total Civilian Non-Institutionalized Population with a Disability 4,722 1 differences due to rounding * data not provided Source: American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-Year Estimates, Table S1810 The California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) implements a statewide system of community-based services for people with developmental disabilities and their families. DDS contracts with the Inland Regional Center (IRC) in Riverside to provide and coordinate local services in Riverside County, including the City of La Quinta. IRC currently (2021) serves 172 clients who are La Quinta residents. Facilities and services in the Coachella Valley that assist persons with developmental and physical disabilities include: o La Quinta Wellness Center connects seniors with Riverside County Meals on Wheels, an outreach program for homebound seniors, and SunLine Transit Agency for Dial-a-Ride transportation services. 63 o Angel View, a non-profit organization based in Desert Hot Springs, operates 19 six-bed group homes for children and young adults with developmental and physical disabilities. The homes provide 24-hour nursing and/or attendant care and can accommodate 100+ individuals at a time. There are 16 homes in the Coachella Valley, including 12 in Desert Hot Springs, 3 in Palm Springs, and 1 in Thousand Palms. o The Inland Regional Center uses person-centered planning when developing a Consumer’s Individual Program Plan (IPP). The IPP outlines the goals developed by the Consumer and their support team, as well as the services and supports they will receive to help those goals. Many of the services/supports listed in the IPP are funded by Inland Regional Center. However, services and supports may also be provided by other agencies such as the Social Security Administration, school districts, county agencies, etc. o Canyon Springs in Cathedral City is a State developmental center operated by DDS with 55 licensed beds for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The treatment program at Canyon Springs is designed to provide its residents with work/job training, including formal educational opportunities and new home life and living skills. Referrals for admission are made by Regional Centers. Each person is assessed and will participate in developing and carrying out an Individual Program Plan. Residents have opportunities to participate in a variety of integrated activities in natural environments at home, at work, and in the community. o Desert AIDS Project – Palm Springs: Dedicated to providing support, care, and treatment to people with AIDS and related illnesses and education to the general community. The Desert AIDS project serves the psychological needs of AIDS clients, provides case management, anonymous HIV testing, legal services, a program of protection and prevention, and referral and recreational services. o FISH of Lower Coachella Valley – Coachella: Provides 2-3 days of emergency food for families/individuals in need. Clients may return for assistance every 14 days. o Desert Arc – Palm Desert: A comprehensive service delivery agency for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities; it provides programs to develop or enhance self-help skills, life enrichment skills, and prevocational and vocational skills. 64 o Braille Institute – Palm Desert: A nonprofit school providing daytime classes and other support programs and services for people with blindness and vision loss in the Coachella Valley. Large Family Households The 2014-2018 ACS reported 1,543 households in the City of La Quinta with five or more persons, which constitutes 10 percent of all households. This represents a 17 percent increase from the 2009-2011 ACS (1,319 households). Large-family households generally require larger dwellings with more bedrooms to meet their housing needs, but these households often experience difficulty securing adequate housing suitable for their expanded needs due to income limitations and/or lack of adequate housing stock. Difficulties in securing housing large enough to accommodate all members of a household are heightened for renters, as multifamily rental units are typically smaller than single- family units. Table II-32 presents tenure of housing units by number of persons in the household based on 2014-2018 ACS data. The table shows that large households are roughly equally comprised of owner occupied and renter occupied households (805 owner occupied, 738 renter occupied). Large owner-occupied units comprise 7.2 percent of all owner-occupied housing, and large renter-occupied units comprise 16.8 percent of all renter-occupied units. Table II-32 Large Households by Tenure Number of Persons in Household Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied Households % Households %1 One to Four 10,320 92.8 3,642 83.2 Five 577 5.2 410 9.4 Six 228 2.0 264 6.0 Seven or More 0 0 64 1.5 Total Households with 5+ Persons 805 7.2 738 16.8 Total Households 11,125 100 4,380 100 1 differences due to rounding Source: American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-Year Estimates, Table B25009 Multifamily housing rental stock consists primarily of one-, two-and three-bedroom units. Single family development in the Cove is made up largely of units with three bedrooms, although four-bedroom units are also present in limited supply. As shown in Table II-32, there are 3,284 units with 4 or more bedrooms, which exceeds the current number of large families. Citywide single-family construction activity has created a 65 supply of housing for large families not available in multifamily housing, although prices for larger units tend to be affordable only to moderate and above moderate income households. Suitable housing products for large families include those with sufficient bedrooms that are near childcare facilities, schools, recreational areas, and public transit. In the current housing stock, 577 units (3.7% of all units citywide) are overcrowded, and the majority (82.7%) of them are rental units. There are 332 units with 5 or more bedrooms (1.6% of total units citywide), and only 8 of them are rental units, so there may be a need for additional larger units, particularly rental units. Given the lack of larger rental units, programs that assist large families with homeownership would be beneficial. Reduced parking standards for units with 5 or more bedrooms may also incentivize development of larger rental units. For instance, certain affordable housing developments may be granted a maximum parking ratio of two and one- half parking spaces for four or more bedrooms (La Quinta Municipal Code Section 9.60.260.E. Incentives and Concessions). Single-Parent Households Single-parent heads of household constitute a group with serious housing concerns. In general, families with single-parent heads of household may experience a higher incidence of poverty than other household configurations. In particular, female-headed households can experience lower incomes, higher living expenses, higher poverty rates, and low rates of homeownership. Finding adequate and affordable housing is a high priority. Special considerations for this population include proximity to schools, childcare, employment, and health care. Table II-33 Single-Parent Household Characteristics Household Type No. of Households % of Total Total households 15,505 100 Male-headed households 747 4.8 With own children under 18 437 2.8 Female-headed households 1,433 9.2 With own children under 18 788 5.1 Total Families, Income in the Past 12 Months Below Poverty Level 625 100 Male Householders, Income in the Past 12 Months Below Poverty Level 0 0 Female Householders, Income in the Past 12 Months Below Poverty Level 255 40.8 Source: American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-Year Estimates, Table DP02; ACS 2018 Supplemental Estimates Detailed Table K201703 66 As shown in Table II-33, there were 2,180 single-parent-headed family households in La Quinta, or 14% of all households, in 2018. Male-headed family households comprise 4.8% of all households, and female-headed family households comprise 9.2%. As shown in the table above, of the 1,433 female-headed family households in La Quinta, more than half (55%) of the female-headed households have children under age 18. While no male-headed households were below the poverty level in the past 12 months, female-headed households comprise 40.8% of all families with incomes below the poverty level. The number of single-parent-headed and female-headed family households both declined compared to 2010 (2,026 single-parent households, of which 1,461 were female-headed). However, 17.8 percent of the City’s female-headed families live in poverty as compared to 16.1 percent in 2010. Many single parents do not have the resources to enter the housing market as a homeowner. Although the incidence of single-parent households below the poverty level is low (1.6% of all households) in the City, addressing the housing needs for single parents may require innovative housing solutions. Strategies need to be considered to provide more housing opportunities to these households, such as new multifamily housing, mixed-use units, and subsidized single-family housing. Flexible educational programs and job training services can help householders obtain higher paying jobs. Farmworkers Based on an analysis of farm labor and the diminishing amount of farmland in the City of La Quinta and surrounding rural areas, the need for farm worker housing has declined. Most agricultural land and farmworker housing in the Coachella Valley are located in the eastern valley in and around the communities of Coachella, Thermal, and Mecca. While the zoning map includes a Low-Density Agriculture/Equestrian Residential Overlay, there is no land designated specifically for agricultural uses in the City’s General Plan and zoning maps. There are also no zoning policies or restrictions specific to farms or farmworker housing. Based on 2014-2018 ACS data, there were 352 persons employed in “agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining” in the City in 2018, which constitutes 2% of the City’s civilian employed population 16 years and over (see Table II-6). It is probable that a number of occupations classified as agricultural are related to nursery operations or landscape maintenance. 67 Responsibility for providing housing for farm workers originally lay with the growers that employed the workers. This practice was discontinued, however, due to high costs for liability insurance and maintenance. Low income groups often need housing near work. For farmworkers, this means that housing is needed in rural, agricultural areas rather than urban areas. In the Coachella Valley, the principal housing options for migrant and local seasonal farm workers are family-owned homes, private rental houses, second units, apartments, and mobile homes. Farmworker housing does not appear to be a significant need in La Quinta. Nevertheless, farmworker households will benefit from rental subsidies and incentives provided by the City for developers to maintain affordable units that are available to all segments of the population. Extremely Low-Income Households Extremely low-income (ELI) households are households earning less than 30 percent of the HUD Area Median Family Income (HAMFI). The AMI for a 4-person household in Riverside County is $75,300. ELI household incomes are defined by HCD and HUD as those earning less than $26,200. These households often face significant financial challenges to affording adequate housing and, therefore, are considered a subpopulation with special housing needs. Table II-34 Housing Problems for Extremely Low-Income Households Owners Renters Total Total Number of ELI Households 580 870 1,450 Percent with any housing problems* 79.3% 62.1% 69.0% Percent with Cost Burden >30% of income 78.4% 61.5% 68.3% Percent with Cost Burden >50% of income 66.4% 40.2% 50.7% * housing problems include incomplete kitchen facilities, incomplete plumbing facilities, more than 1 person per room (overcrowding), and cost burden greater than 30% of income. Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, CHAS, based on the 2012-2016 ACS. Existing Needs According to 2012-2016 CHAS data, there are 1,450 extremely low- income households (9.5% of total households) in La Quinta, consisting of 580 owner households and 870 renter households. Proportionally more owners (79.3%) than renters (62.1%) experience housing problems, including incomplete kitchen and plumbing facilities, overcrowding, and cost burden greater than 30% of income (overpayment). 68 Extremely low-income households are sensitive to unexpected changes in income and expenditures, so overpayment for housing could result in an inability to meet other important or emergency needs. Projected Needs To calculate projected housing needs, the City assumed 50% of its very low income regional housing need assessment (RHNA) are extremely low income households. From its very low income need of 420 units, the City has a projected need of 210 units for extremely low income households. Many of the City’s existing and proposed very low-income rental projects provide housing affordable to extremely low-income individuals, couples, and families with children. Extremely low-income households are also eligible to receive rental assistance in La Quinta through the County of Riverside Housing Authority’s Section 8 voucher program. Small ELI households may also find an affordable housing option in Single Room Occupancy (SRO) hotels, accessory dwelling units (ADUs), and guest houses. SROs are permitted in the Regional Commercial zone with a Conditional Use Permit. A guest house/employee quarters is permitted as an accessory use in all residential zones, and can provide on-site living quarters for a homeowner’s family members, staff, and guests. During the 2014-2021 planning period, the City updated the Zoning Code to remove constraints to the development of ADUs. ADUs are permitted as an accessory use in all residential zones and have some flexibility regarding parking and utility requirements. SROs, guest houses/employee quarters, and ADUs may be important resources for ELI households, including seniors on a fixed-income, single-parents, disabled persons, college students, and low-wage earning workers. Homeless Persons The Riverside County Department of Public Social Services completed a homeless count in 2020 for all cities and some unincorporated areas in the County. The Homeless Point-In-Time (PIT) Count is a federally mandated annual count of homeless individuals used to evaluate the extent of homelessness. The data provide a snapshot of homelessness on a particular date and time. The 2020 PIT Count for Riverside County determined there were 3 unsheltered persons in La Quinta, including individuals living on streets or in vehicles, encampments, storage structures, or other places unfit 69 for human habitation.10 This represents 0.1% of the unsheltered individuals in Riverside County, and 0.5% of County Supervisory District 4 which includes the Coachella Valley and the City of Blythe. The actual number of homeless may be higher given that many individuals, particularly women and youth, remain hidden for safety or stay in locations where they cannot be seen. This represents a decrease from the County’s 2019 PIT Count (9 individuals in La Quinta). Fluctuations in the number of homeless individuals documented from year to year may be due to actual increases or decreases and/or changes in counting and surveying methods, such as increased coverage by more volunteers or enhanced promotion and awareness strategies of the overall count. Table II-35 describes the demographic characteristics of unsheltered people in La Quinta. 10 2020 Riverside County Homeless Point-In-Time Count and Survey Report, County of Riverside Department of Public Social Services, June 2020, pages 83 and 122. 70 Table II-35 Characteristics of Unsheltered Individuals in La Quinta Number Percent of Total Race American Indian 0 0% Asian 0 0% Black 1 33% White 2 66% Multiple Races 0 0% Native Hawaiian 0 0% Unknown Race 0 0% Ethnicity Hispanic 2 66% Non-Hispanic 1 33% Ethnicity Unknown 0 0% Gender Male 3 100% Female 0 0% Transgender 0 0% Gender Non-Conforming 0 0% Unknown Gender 0 0% Age Adults (>24 yrs) 3 100% Youth (18-24) 0 0% Children (< 18) 0 0% Unknown Age 0 0% Living Situation Woods 1 33% Vehicle 1 33% Street 1 33% Encampment 0 0% Under Bridge 0 0% Park 0 0% Other 0 0% Bus 0 0% Abandoned Building 0 0% TOTAL UNSHELTERED INDIVIDUALS = 3 Source: 2020 Riverside County Homeless Point-In-Time Count and Survey Report, County of Riverside Department of Public Social Services, June 2020, pages 83 and 122. Particularly sensitive homeless subpopulations include veterans, the chronically homeless, those with mental health conditions and physical disabilities, victims of domestic violence, and others. The 2020 PIT Count also identified pet owners because of concerns that unsheltered individuals were not seeking shelter because they wanted to keep their pets. As shown in the following table, of the 3 unsheltered individuals interviewed in La Quinta, one had substance abuse issues, one was newly homeless, and one was a pet owner. 71 Table II-36 Homeless Unsheltered Subpopulations Subpopulation Number1 Percent of Total Substance Abuse 1 33% PTSD 0 0% Mental Health Conditions 0 0% Physical Disability 0 0% Developmental Disability 0 0% Brain Injury 0 0% Victim of Domestic Violence 0 0% AIDS or HIV 0 0% Veterans 0 0% Chronically Homeless 0 0% Adults Only 3 100% Children Only 0 0% Families with Children 0 0% Pet Owners 1 33% Newly Homeless 1 33% Seniors (≥ 60) 0 0% Jail Release (within last 12 months) 0 0% 1 Results of interviews with 3 homeless individuals. Source: 2020 Riverside County Homeless Point-In-Time Count and Survey Report, County of Riverside Department of Public Social Services, June 2020, pages 83 and 122. Emergency, transitional, and supportive housing facilities and services can serve some of the short- and long-term needs of homeless individuals. Emergency shelters provide temporary shelter, often with minimal supportive services. Supportive housing is linked to support services intended to improve the individual’s ability to independently live and work in the community. Transitional housing is provided with financial assistance and support services to help homeless people achieve independent living within 24 months. Supportive and transitional housing are often in apartment-style units. If a person or family finds themselves homeless, they may go to regional facilities provided by the county, City of Indio, or City of Palm Springs for assistance. The available homeless facilities in the Coachella Valley are listed in Table II-37. A recent analysis of Coachella Valley homelessness found that emergency shelter and transitional housing are not operating at full capacity; the occupancy rate was 79% in 2018 despite high rates of unsheltered single adults.11 Lower occupancy may be partially because some beds are reserved for domestic violence victims and youth rather than the general population. 11 “The Path Forward: Recommendations to Advance an End to Homelessness in the Coachella Valley,” Barbara Poppe and Associates, November 27, 2018, page 21. 72 The Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG), of which the City of La Quinta is a member, contracted with Path of Life Ministries to operate its Coachella Valley Housing First program that placed people in permanent housing before addressing issues such as joblessness or behavioral health. Program results were positive, with 81% of the 242 people who exited the program in the first year able to find permanent housing, and all participants who exited the program more than doubling their monthly incomes.12 In late 2019, CVAG initiated an effort to advance the goals of CV Housing First through a collaborative approach called the Coachella Valley Homelessness Engagement & Action Response Team (CVHEART).13 The program is expected to establish a formal structure for regional homelessness policies and programs, identify funding opportunities for future projects, and expand multi-agency cooperation and participation. In addition to its own efforts to end homelessness, the City of La Quinta’s membership in CVAG will assure its continued participation in regional efforts. The City’s zoning permits emergency shelters by right in all nonresidential districts except Village Commercial. The non-residential zones, including Neighborhood Commercial, Community Commercial and Regional Commercial, are all located on major arterial roadways, and close to transit stops. This allows for easy access to services and transport. Emergency shelters proposed in an existing building would require no permitting other than building permits for tenant improvements (if any). If an emergency shelter were to be proposed as a new building, it would be subject to approval of a Site Development Permit, which would be approved by either the Director or the Planning Commission (Director approval is allowed for buildings under 10,000 square feet on pads within existing commercial centers). The Site Development Permit consists of a review of site plan and building design to assure compliance with the City’s development standards. A Site Development Permit, therefore, does not affect the use proposed, and emergency shelters are permitted by right. The findings for a Site Development Permit require consistency with the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance; conformance with CEQA; and compatibility of site design, landscaping and architecture to surrounding buildings. The Site Development Permit addresses only zoning standards, and does not address land use. Therefore, the use of the building is not considered, and the permit is based on an analysis of setbacks, building heights and 12 “CV Housing First Program Evaluation: Examining the Clients Served in the First Year: July 2017 to June 2018,” Health Assessment and Research for Communities, September 2018, page 55. 13 “CV Heart: A Collaborative and Regional Approach to Homelessness in Coachella Valley,” Greg Rodriguez, January 2020. 73 parking spaces. There are no parking requirements for emergency shelters. Program H-5.4.b. has been added to assure that emergency shelters are added to the parking table, and that parking only be required for employees. There are over 380 acres of vacant commercial land in the City (Land Use Element, Table II-3). Transitional shelters for homeless persons or victims of domestic abuse are conditionally permitted in Regional Commercial and Major Community Facilities zoned districts. One use that may potentially provide housing for those in need of shelter is single room occupancy (SRO) hotels. SRO hotels, as defined in the municipal code, are residential facilities that are rented on a weekly or longer basis that may or may not have private bathroom and kitchen facilities. SRO hotels are conditionally permitted in Regional Commercial zoned districts. 74 Table II-37 Coachella Valley Homeless Shelter Resources Shelter Name Type of Shelter City Clientele or Needs Served Number of Beds Martha’s Village and Kitchen Emergency Indio General 120 Shelter From The Storm Emergency Palm Desert Domestic Violence 20 County of Riverside, Desert Healthcare District and Foundation1 Emergency (seasonal) Cathedral City, Palm Springs, Desert Hot Springs General 90 (30 in each city) Operation Safe House Emergency /Transitional Thousand Palms Transitional: youth, young adults 20/15 Path of Life Ministries Inc. Emergency/ Rapid Rehousing Undisclosed – Coachella Valley General 12/2 Coachella Valley Rescue Mission Emergency/ Rapid Rehousing Indio families with children, individuals 300/18 Desert AIDS Project Permanent Palm Springs HIV/AIDS 80 Desert Horizon Permanent Desert Hot Springs Jewish Family Services 18 Desert Vista Permanent Palm Springs Jewish Family Services 40 Desert Vista Permanent Supportive Housing Expansion (new in 2018) Permanent Palm Springs Disabled Men and Women 35 Riverside University Health System – Behavioral Health Permanent Cathedral City Behavioral Health 25 Episcopal Community Services Permanent Scattered Site – Coachella Valley Persons With Disabilities and Chronically Homeless 40 Shelter Plus Care TBRA Permanent Indio Persons With Disabilities/ Mentally Ill 23 Source: “The Path Forward: Recommendations to Advance an End to Homelessness in the Coachella Valley,” Barbara Poppe and Associates, November 27, 2018, Appendix 3. 1 dhcd.org. FAIR HOUSING The California Fair Employment and Housing Act generally prohibits housing discrimination with respect to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, familial status, source of income, disability, genetic information, or veteran or military status. AB 686 requires that all housing elements due on or after January 1, 2021, must contain an Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH) consistent with the core elements of the analysis required by the federal Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) Final Rule of July 16, 2015. 75 Under state law, AFFH means “taking meaningful actions, in addition to combatting discrimination, that overcome patterns of segregation and foster inclusive communities free from barriers that restrict access to opportunity based on protected characteristics.” The City has completed the following: 1. Include a Program that Affirmatively Furthers Fair Housing and Promotes Housing Opportunities throughout the Community for Protected Classes (applies to housing elements beginning January 1, 2019). 2. Conduct an Assessment of Fair Housing, which includes summary of fair housing issues, an analysis of available federal, state, and local data and local knowledge to identify fair housing issues, and an assessment of the contributing factors to the fair housing issues. 3. Prepare the Housing Element Land Inventory and Identification of Sites through the lens of Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing. To comply with AB 686, the City has completed the following outreach and analysis. Outreach As discussed in the Public Participation section of this Housing Element, the City focused its outreach efforts on community and stakeholder workshops, study sessions, information disseminated through the City’s website, electronic mail notifications, and public hearings. The community and stakeholder workshops consisted of a Planning Commission presentation (December 8, 2020), a City Council update (December 15, 2020), a Housing Commission presentation (January 12, 2021) a Joint Planning Commission and City Council Study Session presentation (August 3, 2021) and a public workshop (January 13, 2021) attended by more than 15 community members. The City received a variety of comments at these workshops, including: v Concerns about how to address overpayment by both owners and renters. v Concerns regarding whether short term vacation rentals are impacting the availability of housing for permanent residents. v Assuring that land inventory sites are provided for all types of housing. 76 v The difficulty of financing new projects, which now require two or three times as many funding sources as in the past. v Assuring that development standards, fees and processing times reflect the needs of affordable housing projects. Workshop invitations were sent to local and regional development entities, advocacy groups, and interested parties via email. In addition, workshops were advertised on the City’s website, social media, and in email blasts to the City’s extensive resident email list. Once certified by HCD, the Housing Element Update will be presented in public hearings before both the Planning Commission and City Council, with the documents available for public review at City Hall and on the City’s website. Assessment of Fair Housing California Government Code Section 65583 (10)(A)(ii) requires the City of La Quinta to analyze areas of segregation, racially or ethnically concentrated areas of poverty, disparities in access to opportunity, and disproportionate housing needs, including displacement risk. The 2021 California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee (TCAC) Opportunity Areas rate resource levels based on access to effective educational opportunities for both children and adults, concentration of poverty, environmental pollution, and employment levels and proximity to jobs, among others. High and highest resource areas are those with high index scores for a variety of educational, environmental, and economic indicators. Moderate resource areas have access to many of the same resources as high and highest resource areas but may have fewer educational opportunities, lower median home values, longer commutes to places of employment, or other factors that lower their indices for educational, environmental, and economic indicators. As shown in Exhibit II-14 TCAC Opportunity Areas, the majority of the urban area in the City is considered “High Resource”. Portions along the northern and western boundaries are considered “Highest Resource”, and one area on the eastern boundary adjacent to the City of Indio and unincorporated Riverside County is considered “Moderate Resource”. The southern end of the City is considered “High Segregation & Poverty”. Areas of high segregation and poverty are those that have an overrepresentation of people of color compared to the County, and at least 30% of the population in these areas is below the federal poverty line ($26,500 annually for a family of four in 2021). Within the City and surrounding jurisdictions, TCAC and HCD designated portions of the City of Indio as “Low Resource,” which have the most limited access to all resources. 77 Source: Housing and Community Development, 2021 II-14 08.17.21City of La Quinta General Plan TCAC Opportunity Areas La Quinta, California Exhibit 78 Integration and Segregation Patterns To assess patterns of segregation and integration, the City analyzed four characteristics: race and ethnicity, income, disability, and familial status. Race and Ethnicity The diversity index was used to compare the racial and ethnic diversity within the City and surrounding communities. Diversity Index ratings range from 0 to 100, where higher numbers indicate higher diversity among the measured groups. As shown in Exhibit II-15 Diversity Index, the City exhibits a range of diversity ratings. The Cove and Village area, the southern end of the City, the area just north of Highway 111, and an area on the eastern boundary adjacent to the City of Indio and unincorporated Riverside County have relatively high diversity (70-85). Portions of the northwestern and southeastern City have lower diversity (below 40). The remaining areas are rated mid-range (40-70) on TCAC’s diversity index. The surrounding areas have comparable diversity ratings as La Quinta, though areas of higher diversity are found in City of Indio to the east. According to the 2015–2019 American Community Survey, over half (57.3%) of La Quinta residents identify as White, non-Hispanic, whereas over half (64.2%) of the Indio residents to the east identify as Hispanic. The City of La Quinta can be viewed as a demographic transition point from the west to east Coachella Valley, with the proportion of White, non-Hispanic population between those in Indio (34.7%) to the east and Bermuda Dunes (58.5%) to the north, Palm Desert (66%) and Indian Wells (88.1%) to the west. The southern end of the City falls in part of a larger area designated a TCAC Area of High Segregation and Poverty in 2020 and 2021, and is also in Tract 456.05, which is designated a racially or ethnically concentrated area of poverty (R/ECAP) by HUD (2009-2013) (Exhibit II-17). However, these designations are most likely not true for this part of the City due to data granularity reasons, as analyzed in detail below. This area, as part of Census Tract 456.05, is in a Hispanic Majority Tract with a predominant gap >50% between Hispanic and other race/ethnicity groups (Exhibit II-16). More urban areas in the City fall in White Majority Tracts (predominant gap >50%). Similarly, much of the lower diversity areas in the Cities of Indian Wells and Palm Desert are also in White Majority Tracts. 79 Source: Housing and Community Development, 2021 II-15 08.17.21City of La Quinta General Plan Diversity Index La Quinta, California Exhibit 80 Source: Housing and Community Development, 2021 II-16 08.17.21City of La Quinta General Plan White/Hispanic Majority Tracts La Quinta, California Exhibit 81 A close examination of the HCD AFFH maps and the R/ECAP area in La Quinta reveals that the designation is least likely due to demographics within the area, but rather its location in Census Tract 456.05, which spans a large area of unincorporated Riverside County in the east Coachella Valley. As shown in Exhibits II-16 and II-17, from a data granularity perspective, the R/ECAP and Hispanic Majority Tract designations cover the entire Tract 456.05 and do not tell any difference within the tract. Similarly, the Area of High Segregation and Poverty (2020 and 2021) designations are specific to Block Group 4 under Tract 456.05 which covers more unincorporated Riverside County area than La Quinta City area (see Exhibit II-20b). The area in La Quinta under R/ECAP designation is roughly bounded by Avenue 60 on the north, and consists of vacant land, Coral Mountain Golf Club and Trilogy La Quinta, a retirement community. Based on local knowledge and property values at Coral Mountain and Trilogy, this area of the City is not an area with concentrated poverty. This area will be further analyzed in Income subsection below for any potential for segregation and concentration of poverty. HCD has not published the adjusted Racially Concentrated Areas of Affluence (RCAA) methodology for California as of August 2021. While no data has been released on RCAA, the national metric may be referenced for general considerations here: RCAA is defined as census tracts where 1) 80% or more of the population is white, and 2) the median household income is $125,000 or greater (slightly more than double the national the median household income in 2016). As shown in Exhibit II-18, Census Tract 456.08 along the eastern City boundary (roughly between Avenue 54 and Avenue 60) has a median income greater than $125,000. Census data reveals that this tract has 89.6% white population that is not Hispanic. The area may have the potential to be a RCAA. While another area to the north also has a median income greater than $125,000, it is in a tract with fewer than 80% white, non- Hispanic population and may not qualify as a RCAA. While introducing various housing choices may alleviate the potential RCAA situation in these areas, they are mostly built out with retirement communities and offer very limited opportunities for education, employment, services/amenities, and transit. Therefore, the City has prioritized providing more affordable housing in areas that offer ample opportunities to meet the needs of lower-income households. Income The City also assessed the concentrations of households below the poverty line across the City to analyze access to adequate housing and jobs. As shown in Exhibits II-18 and II-19, the bulk of the City has a very low percentage of residents (less than 10%) who fall below the poverty 82 line ($26,500 for a family of four in 2021), and the central and northern portions of the City as well as the southern Cove area have a low percentage (10%-20%) of residents below the poverty line. Note that the southern end of City, as part of Tract 456.05 that is designated as R/ECAP, shows a higher percentage (38.2%) of residents below the poverty line, but this percentage represents the entire tract rather than just the portion in La Quinta. 83 Source: Housing and Community Development, 2021 II-17 08.17.21City of La Quinta General Plan R/ECAP and Areas of High Segregation and Poverty La Quinta, California Exhibit 84 Source: Housing and Community Development, 2021 II-18 08.17.21City of La Quinta General Plan Median Income La Quinta, California Exhibit 85 Source: Housing and Community Development, 2021 II-19 08.17.21City of La Quinta General Plan Poverty Status La Quinta, California Exhibit 86 The poverty status trend saw some minor changes from 2014 to 2019. The percentage of residents who fall below the poverty line in the northern Cove and Village area and an area on the eastern City boundary (north of Avenue 54) have lowered over time from 10-20% to below 10%, while the percentage in the northern City increased from below 10% to 10-20%. The southern end of City as part of Tract 456.05, showed 42% of residents below the poverty line in 2014, though this percentage captures the entire tract and does not specifically indicate any change within the La Quinta area. The HUD Low to Moderate Income Population maps at Tract and Block Group levels (Exhibit II-20a and b) illuminate how data granularity affects interpretation. The map in Exhibit II-20a at tract level is less detailed/refined, showing the percentage of low to moderate income population for entire census tracts; in contrast, the map in Exhibit II-20b has a finer resolution at block group level, showing the percentages for each block group, which is a smaller geographical unit than the census tract. Census Tract 456.05 consists of a portion of City of La Quinta which includes vacant land, a private golf club and a private retirement community, and rural agricultural communities in unincorporated Riverside County. The southern end of La Quinta is part of Block Group 4 of Census Tract 456.05. Block Group 4 shows 42% of low-moderate income (LMI) population, whereas Tract 456.05 shows 79% of LMI population. This gap in percentage of LMI population can be attributed to the demographical difference between the La Quinta portion and the remaining unincorporated County area. The larger unincorporated County area skews the percentage of LMI population to the higher side. This phenomenon also occurs in the Predominant Population map (Exhibit II-16), which shows the entire Census Tract 456.05, including the southern La Quinta area, as a Hispanic Majority Tract with a predominant gap >50% between Hispanic and other race/ethnicity groups. This contradicts local demographic knowledge of this area, as there is no evidence showing a significantly higher ratio of Hispanic population than surrounding areas in the City. In summary, while currently available data are not specific to the southern end of the City of La Quinta and are inconclusive on the area’s potential for segregation and concentration of poverty, based on local knowledge and judgment, the area in southern La Quinta is least likely to experience segregation based on race/ethnicity or low income, or qualify as an Area of High Segregation and Poverty or R/ECAP. As shown in Table II-16 of this Housing Element, the City of La Quinta has a vacancy rate of 7.4% for rental units and 5.0% for ownership units. 87 Correcting for seasonal or recreational units, which are considered vacant by the Census but are not available or used for permanent occupancy, the overall vacancy rate is 6.5%. These vacancy rates are quite low and may indicate limited room for mobility and high demand for affordable units. 88 Source: Housing and Community Development, 2021 II-20a08.17.21City of La Quinta General Plan Low to Moderate Income Population by Census Tract La Quinta, California Exhibit 89 Source: Housing and Community Development, 2021 II-20b08.17.21City of La Quinta General Plan Low to Moderate Income Population by Census Tract La Quinta, California Exhibit 90 Disability According to the 2015-2019 ACS, the City of La Quinta has a low percentage of population with a disability, with the majority of areas in the City being 10%-20% and some areas being below 10%. Compared to the 2010-2014 ACS, the northern Cove and Village area now have a lower percentage (<10%) than in 2014 (10%-20%). Small portions on the northern City boundary show a higher percentage of population with a disability (10%-20%) compared to 2014 (<10%), though such data represent the entire Tract 452.14 which also covers part of Bermuda Dunes. Given the overall low percentages of population with a disability and limited space/time variation in the City of La Quinta, the population with a disability appears to be integrated in all communities such that they have equal access to all housing and economic opportunities. The City has a no-fee application process for reasonable accommodation, and assisted more than double the disabled residents between 2014 and 2020 (from 91 to 188 residents) in Housing Authority owned properties. The City’s Municipal Code Section 9.60.320 establishes a procedure for reasonable accommodation application, review and appeal processes, during which the City shall provide assistance to ensure an accessible process. The City will continue to refer lower income households to Riverside County for home repair grants, which can provide up to $6,000 for repairs including a handicapped ramp (Program H-4.4.c). Familial Status The 2015-2019 ACS reveals that the City of La Quinta has relatively few single-person households (<20% in most areas) and a higher percentage of couple households (>40% except in the mid-Cove area and a small area in the southeast corner). The percentage of children in married-couple households is at least 40% throughout the City except for a small area in the northeast corner. The mid-Cove area, the area south of Highway 111, and the southern end of City see slightly higher percentage of children in female-headed single-parent households (20%-40%). Note that data for the southern end of City may not be representative as it is based on the entire tract which may have different demographics than the City area. The household makeup of the City suggests there is likely demand for units with at least two bedrooms for family and non-family households. Assessment and Actions Given the factors discussed above, there is no evidence of segregation based on disability in the City, but there is potential for segregation based on income and opportunity to improve racial integration within La Quinta. As shown in Exhibits II-18 and II-19, the concentrations of lower income households are not limited to La Quinta. The City of Indio 91 to the east has an areas with over 40% population living below the poverty line, which is more concentrated than all surrounding areas. Areas with 30%-40% population living below the poverty line are seen in the cities of Cathedral City, Palm Springs and Desert Hot Springs to the west, and the City of Coachella to the east, as well as unincorporated Riverside County areas. With a median income higher than the state level in 2019 ($77,839 in La Quinta; $75,235 in California, 2015-2019 ACS), the City is not considered disadvantaged economically (median income is 80% or less than the statewide average), although certain areas in/around the Cove and Village area and south of the Highway 111 are below the threshold. Concentrations of households with similar incomes may indicate a uniform development pattern and need for more varied housing stock. If availability and distribution of affordable housing are improved, it will encourage a more economically diverse community. As shown in Exhibit II-21, Job Proximity Index, the majority of the City is rated with medium proximity to employment opportunities (Jobs Proximity Index between 40 and 80). One area along the eastern City boundary north of the Highway 111 and the bottom of the Cove area have lower Jobs Proximity Index scores of 19-35. Two areas in the western City have high Jobs Proximity Index scores (>80). In contrast to the TCAC Opportunity Areas (Exhibit II-14), this suggests that access to jobs is not the single driver behind the concentration of lower income households, but rather the type of jobs and housing available and other socioeconomic factors. The City completed the La Quinta Village Build-Out Plan and EIR in 2017. The Village area is generally located north and south of Calle Tampico, east of Eisenhower Drive and west of Washington Street, and north of Avenue 52. Projects in the Village area are encouraged to implement the standards and incentives of Municipal Code Section 9.140.090, the mixed use overlay, which encourages development on lot assemblages or lots greater than one acre. The mixed use overlay was introduced in 2016 to facilitate the development of mixed use projects that include both multifamily residential and commercial components. Per Section 9.140.090.F, mixed use development can benefit from density bonuses, modified parking requirements, expedited permit processing, and fee reductions. The City also amended and completed Affordable Housing Overlay (AHO) regulations in ordinances passed in 2016 and 2019. The City intends to apply the Affordable Housing Overlay to all sites identified in the Vacant Land Inventory (Program 1.1.b.), including sites in the Village area and along the Highway 111 corridor. These measures are expected to expand housing options and foster a more economically diverse community. 92 The City was awarded an Active Transportation Program (ATP) Cycle 3 Grant for “La Quinta Village Complete Streets – A Road Diet Project” in the amount of $7,313,000. This project included the construction of five new roundabouts in the La Quinta Village where pedestrian, bicycle, golf cart, and automobile traffic exist. The new roundabouts will help accommodate non-vehicular traffic, making roadways safer and more accessible to pedestrians and bicycles in the La Quinta Village. The project also reduced four traffic lanes to two lanes along Calle Tampico and Calle Sinaloa from Eisenhower to Desert Club Drive, and along Eisenhower from Calle Tampico to Calle Sinaloa. This area will be used as space for designated bike and golf cart lanes. The reduced lanes and crosswalks added midblock will provide pedestrians with safer access to Civic Center Park, Old Town La Quinta, and the Benjamin Franklin Elementary School. The City recognized the impacts on small businesses due to the COVID- 19 pandemic, and established a $1.5 million COVID-19 Small Business Emergency Economic Relief Program. The Program helps provide small businesses with emergency cash flow in the form of zero percent interest loans of $5,000 to $20,000, and up to $500,000 exclusively for restaurants that were open for pickup and delivery orders in the City. La Quinta residents had access to rental assistance through United Lift, a rental assistance program coordinated between Riverside County, United Way of the Inland Valleys, and Lift To Rise. The program goal was to keep 10,000 families and residents housed. The program provided $33 million in rental assistance between June and November 2020. Eligible recipients were renters in Riverside County with a current lease agreement who are either individuals or families earning 80 percent or below of the area’s median income, or who can document a loss of income due to COVID-19 economic impacts, leaving them unable to make their rent. 93 Source: Housing and Community Development, 2021 II-21 08.17.21City of La Quinta General Plan Jobs Proximity Index La Quinta, California Exhibit 94 Access to Opportunity The City reviewed TCAC Opportunity Areas identified in Exhibit II-14, and identified one inaccurate designation: the southern end of the City is categorized as “High Segregation & Poverty” by TCAC/HCD, which includes vacant land, Coral Mountain Golf Club and Trilogy La Quinta, a retirement community. As discussed above, this portion of the City falls in census tracts (456.05 and 456.09) that consist of primarily agricultural/rural communities in the unincorporated Riverside County, and the census-tract-based designations and data do not accurately reflect the portion in La Quinta. This area has large vacant parcels with potential for housing development, and is zoned for commercial and residential developments at various densities. In addition to the Composite Score of TCAC Opportunity Areas shown in Exhibit II-14, the City also analyzed individual scores for economic, education and environmental domains. Most of the City scores in the highest range (>0.75) which indicates more positive economic outcome. The southern end of City, lower Cove area, and a portion just north of Highway 111 score slightly lower (0.50-0.75) in the economic domain. The upper Cove, Village and area just north, as well as small areas along the eastern City boundary score lower (0.25-0.50), which indicates relatively less positive economic outcome. Areas identified with less positive economic outcome are found in the adjacent cities of Indio, Indian Wells, Palm Desert and census designated place of Bermuda Dunes. Areas identified with less positive economic outcome (<0.25) are seen in the cities of Indio, Coachella and unincorporated communities in the eastern valley. The area north of Highway 111 scores in the highest range (>0.75) which indicates more positive education outcomes, and the west side of the City scores slightly lower (0.50-0.75). The eastern City is identified with less positive education outcomes (<0.25), which is also seen in portions of the cities of Indio and Coachella, as well as the unincorporated eastern Coachella Valley. There is no data on environmental domain for the Cove area and an area in the eastern City roughly between Avenue 54 and Avenue 60. Most of the City falls in the highest score range (0.75-1) which indicates more positive environmental outcomes. The southern end of City (in Census Tracts 456.05 and 456.09) is identified with less positive environmental outcomes (<0.25). Similar to other HCD data, the environmental domain score is also based on census tracts and may not represent the City portion accurately. The eastern Coachella Valley in general, except portions of the cities of Indio and Coachella, is identified with less positive environmental outcomes (<0.25). 95 The Cove area is surrounded by the Santa Rosa Mountains on three sides, and the only access to the local and regional roadway network is on the north. This topographical constraint results in further proximity to jobs the further down the Cove the area is, (Job Proximity Index score decreases from 40-60 to <20). The east side of the City generally has medium proximity to jobs (Job Proximity Index score between 40-60). As noted, the City encourages mixed-use development in the Village area, which is directly north of the Cove, in the La Quinta Village Build- Out Plan adopted in 2017. Future development and redevelopment in the Village will improve job proximity in the Cove area. Comparing Exhibit II-21, Jobs Proximity Index to Exhibits II-18 through II-20 reveals that concentration of lower income households is not directly related to job proximity. These findings confirm the following trends: 1. Jobs that are near housing may not meet the needs of the residents located there, creating a jobs/housing imbalance and lower job proximity. 2. Someone may be able to both work and live in an area with a high concentration of jobs; however, they may still only be able to access positions with low wages and find it hard to afford housing costs. Existing affordable housing projects in the City of La Quinta range from apartments to single-family homes. According to the City’s AB 987 database, as of July 8, 2020, there are 400 affordable single-family ownership units with two to five bedrooms. These units are dispersed in various neighborhoods in the western, central and northern City. The eastern and southern City consists primarily of private resorts and golf clubs. There are 28 affordable single-family rental units as of July 8, 2o2o, all of which have three bedrooms. These units are located in and around the Cove area. Additionally, there are nine affordable multi-family housing complexes offering a total of 912 affordable multi-family rental units,14 including HUD apartments, Section 8 apartments, public housing apartments, non-profit senior and family low-income apartments, and Low-income tax credit apartments (LIHTC).15 Villa Cortina Apartments provides 116 moderate income restricted rentals. Seasons At La Quinta is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) apartment and provides 87 extremely low, low, and moderate 14 Affordable Housing Program, Single-Family Rental Units and Multi-Family Rental Units, City of La Quinta, updated July 8, 2020. 15 LowIncomeHousing.us, accessed June 1, 2020. 96 income apartments for seniors only. These two projects are located adjacent to the Village area near Calle Tampico & Washington Street. Residents have walking access to the various retail, dining and services in the Village area, as well as La Quinta Library, Civic Center Park and La Quinta Museum. The DSUSD Adams State Pre-School and John Adams Elementary School are located to the west within walking distance, and Benjamin Franklin Elementary School is located approximately 1/3-mile away to the west. Bus stops at Calle Tampico & Washington Street are served by SunLine Transit Agency’s Route 7. There are five affordable housing projects south of Highway 111 between Washington Street and Jefferson Street. Hadley Villas (79 extremely low to low income one-bedroom villas) and Seasons At Miraflores La Quinta (116 extremely low and very low income one- to two-bedroom apartments) are dedicated to seniors. Aventine Apartments (20 low and moderate income units), Wolff Waters Place (216 green-built one- to four- bedroom apartments for extremely low to moderate income households), and Coral Mountain Apartments (174 low and moderate income units) are open to all ages. These projects have close proximity to various retail, grocery, dining and services in the Highway 111 corridor, which also offers ample employment opportunities with a variety of commercial developments. La Quinta Park and La Quinta High School are located north of Highway 111 on the other side of Coachella Valley Stormwater Channel. Amelia Earhart Elementary School and John Glenn Middle School are located approximately 1.2 miles to the north. The area is well served by Bus Routes 1, 1X and 7 and bus stops are within walking distance of these communities. In the northern City, Vista Dunes Courtyard Homes provides 80 one- to three-bedroom apartment units affordable to extremely low to low income households. A LEED Platinum certified community, the project provides a swimming pool, playground, basketball court, and large community multipurpose room. Pioneer Park (with a dog park) and Desert Pride Park are located across Miles Avenue to the south. There are two day care centers across Adams Street to the east. Amelia Earhart Elementary School and John Glenn Middle School are located approximately 2/3-mile to the east, and La Quinta High School at similar distance to the southeast. The project is less than a mile north of the Highway 111 corridor. The project is served by SunLine Bus Route 7 with stops at Miles Avenue & Adams Street. Washington Street Apartments is located in the northwestern corner of the City and provides 140 units for extremely low, very low, low, and moderate income seniors. The City of Palm Desert Joe Mann Park is 97 within walking distance to the northwest, as well as neighborhood serving plazas at Washington Street & Hovley Lane. The project is served by SunLine Bus Route 7 with stops just north on Washington Street. Within a half-mile radius of the project, James Monroe Elementary School is located to the northeast, Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle School and Horizon School to the south, Montessori School of the Valley campuses to the west. None of the currently affordable single-family rental units are at risk of losing affordability restrictions during or within 10 years of the planning period. Some of the single-family ownership units are at risk of losing affordability restrictions during the next planning period, and monitors sales to encourage preservation of these units. As shown in Table II-52, there are no rental units at risk of conversion during the planning period. In addition to planned and pending affordable housing projects described in the Land Inventory (Tables III-47 & III-48) of this Housing Element, the City will establish a program to encourage accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and Junior ADUs as described in Program H-2.1.a and assess their effectiveness in expanding housing choices in the highest resource areas. Disproportionate Housing Need and Displacement Risk The AFFH Guidance for All Public Entities and for Housing Elements (April 2021 Update) defines ‘disproportionate housing needs’ as ‘a condition in which there are significant disparities in the proportion of members of a protected class experiencing a category of housing need when compared to the proportion of members of any other relevant groups, or the total population experiencing that category of housing need in the applicable geographic area.’ Disproportionate housing needs may include things like overcrowding, overpayment, housing conditions disproportionately affecting protected classes, including displacement risk. Overcrowding As discussed under Housing Needs (Table II-27), overcrowding is not a significant issue in the City of La Quinta. As of the 2014-2018 ACS, 3.7% of all occupied units in the City are considered overcrowded, which include primarily renter units (82.7%, 477 units) rather than owner units (17.3%, 100 units). 10.9% of all renter households experience overcrowding. The overall overcrowding rate (3.7%) in La Quinta has increased from 2.3% in 2014; specifically, overcrowding has improved slightly for owners but worsened for renters. Compared to an overcrowding rate of 6.9% in the Riverside County (2018), overcrowding in La Quinta is less significant. 98 The renter overcrowding rate (10.9%) is only slightly lower than that of the County (11.8%). Households with lower incomes may permit overcrowding to derive additional income, or there may be insufficient supply of housing units in the City to accommodate the demand, especially rental units. Unit size and affordability can be key contributors to overcrowding, and the City may need more affordable rental units of various sizes to meet the need of the community. Homelessness In 2020, there were 3 unsheltered homeless persons in La Quinta according to the PIT Count for Riverside County. The City allows homeless shelters in the Regional Commercial and Major Community Facilities zones with a conditional use permit. Single-room occupancy units are also conditionally allowed in the Regional Commercial zone in the City. Program H-5.4.a and H-5.4.b commit the City to bring its Zoning Ordinance in compliance with AB 101 for Low Barrier Navigation Center requirements on homeless shelters, and with state law for emergency shelters, transitional and supportive housing. Overpayment The median rent in La Quinta can be out of reach for lower income households with two or more persons; however, as shown in Exhibit II- 22, La Quinta has less prevalent overpayment by renters (<60% of renter households City-wide) in 2019 compared to surrounding jurisdictions, which have areas with over 60% of renter households overpaying. Overpayment is considered a chronic issue that needs to be addressed both locally and regionally. As is shown in Table II-25 (Overpayment by Income Category and Tenure), as of the 2012-2016 CHAS, between both renters and owners, 71.4% of lower income households in La Quinta pay at least 30% of their income toward housing costs. Regionally, overpayment among renters is especially prevalent (>80%) in the north side of the City of Palm Springs, south side of Desert Hot Springs, and adjacent unincorporated areas of Riverside County as well as the south side of the City of Coachella. The overpaying rate more than doubles for lower-income owners (76.2 percent) than that of all owner households (36.5%). Overpayment increases the risk of displacement for residents who are no longer able to afford their housing costs. Geographically speaking, overpayment among homeowners is more prevalent than among renters in the City of La Quinta, although the reverse is true for the region. As shown in Exhibit II-23, most of La Quinta has a homeowner overpayment rate between 40%-60%, and the area north of Highway 111 has a lower overpayment rate below 40%. Regionally, overpayment among 99 homeowners is below 80% except a small area in the City of Coachella, and areas with between 60%-80% homeowner overpayment are found in the cities of Rancho Mirage, Cathedral City, Palm Springs, Desert Hot Springs and the adjacent unincorporate Riverside County area as well as the City of Coachella. The City has included Programs H-1.1.a, H-2.1.b, H- 2.3.b to incentivize development of affordable housing and has included an action in Program H-5.2.a to connect minority populations to lending programs for homeownership. 100 Source: Housing and Community Development, 2021 II-22 08.17.21City of La Quinta General Plan Overpayment by Renters La Quinta, California Exhibit 101 Source: Housing and Community Development, 2021 II-23 08.17.21City of La Quinta General Plan Overpayment by Owners La Quinta, California Exhibit 102 Substandard Housing Conditions In La Quinta, less than a third (28.6%) of the housing stock is older than 30 years, and less than 5% is over 50 years old. Older homes are typically found in the Cove area. After 30 years homes generally require major rehabilitation, such as a new roof or updated plumbing. As discussed earlier, a 2007 City-wide housing conditions survey found that the majority of 59 units in need of minor or moderate rehabilitation were in the Cove area. The Code Compliance staff track property maintenance and planned for a housing conditions survey in fiscal year 2021/2022. The repair costs can be prohibitive such that the owner or renter live in unhealthy, substandard housing conditions or the renter is displaced if the house is designated as uninhabitable and the owner does not complete repairs. To prevent these situations, the City offers programs that assist homeowners and apartment complex owners with home maintenance and repair costs. Homeowners interested in reducing their utility bills through upgrades now have an alternative to tapping their mortgage for home equity loans. Through partnership with the City of La Quinta, HERO and Ygrene offer a wide array of home energy products at low-fixed interest rates with flexible payment terms of up to 20 years (see Programs H-4.4.a through H-4.4.d). Mortgage Loan Indicators Data related to home loan applications is made available annually through the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, through the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA). The data is organized by census tracts rather than local jurisdictions, and thus the following analysis is based on census tracts located entirely within the City of La Quinta (451.09, 451.10, 451.20, 451.2116, and 456.08). Among first mortgage loan applications originated in La Quinta in 2020, 74.3% were made to white applicants. For 19.9% of loans issued, race data was not available. Among first mortgage loan applications originated in La Quinta in 2020, Asian (39, 1.8%), Black or African American (30, 1.4%), American Indian or Alaska Native (6, 0.3%) and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (5, 0.2%) homebuyers received a small percentage of total mortgage loans. The percentages of originated loans for white, Asian and Black or African American groups are lower than the corresponding race distribution of La Quinta. Considering the 19.9% of loans with unavailable data on race and geographical area covered in the analysis, the pattern is largely consistent with the City-wide race distribution. HMDA data combines data on Hispanic or Latino identity within other race categories; approximately 10.3% (224) of 2,181 originated loan 16 The northeast corner of Tract 451.21 is located in City of Indio, which consists of a gas station and convenience store. These commercial properties do not affect home mortgage data. 103 applications went to borrowers identifying as Hispanic or Latino. The majority (239, 68.5%) of the 349 first mortgage loan applications that were denied were denied to white applicants (including 30 borrowers that also identified as Hispanic or Latino). Nine (2.6%) applications were denied to Asian borrowers, five (1.4%) were denied to borrowers identified as Black or African American, three (0.9%) were denied to borrowers identified as American Indian or Alaska Native and one (0.3%) were denied to Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander borrowers. For 82, or 23.5% of denied loan applications, race data was not available. The racial distribution in denied applications are roughly proportional to that in originated loan applications, except for the variations in American Indian or Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander groups due to small numbers of applications. Therefore, the denied loan distribution is considered largely consistent with the City-wide race distribution. In 2019, the origination rate to white applicants was higher than in 2020, with 77.1% of the 1,222 first mortgage loans originated for home purchases going to white residents. Black (1.6%, or 20 loans) residents had a marginally higher share of loans originated in 2019 as compared to 2020, while Asian (1.1%, or 14 loans) had a somewhat lower share of loans originated in 2019 as compared to 2020. The origination rates for American Indian or Alaska Native (0.2%, or 2 loans) and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0.1%, or 1 loan) groups in 2019 were marginally lower than in 2020. Race data was not available for 17.9% of first mortgage loans originated. Of the 262 first mortgage loans that were denied in 2019, 74.0% were denied to white applicants (194 loans, including 26 borrowers that also identified as Hispanic or Latino). Seven (2.7%) applications were denied to Asian borrowers, three (1.1%) were denied to borrowers identified as Black or African American. Approximately 10.6% of loans originated and 11.8% of loans denied were for applicants who identify as Hispanic or Latino, though these loans are also counted within other race categories. As described in Policies H-1.4 and H-5.5, the City will strive to ensure equal access to lending programs for people in all segments of the population and prevent any discriminatory practices based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, or disability. 104 Source: Housing and Community Development, 2021 II-24 12.16.21City of La Quinta General Plan Sensitive Communities - Urban Displacement Project La Quinta, California Exhibit 105 Displacement Risk The Urban Displacement Project (UDP) is a research and action initiative of the University of California Berkeley and the University of Toronto. UDP conducts community-centered, data-driven, applied research toward more equitable and inclusive futures for cities, and contributed the Sensitive Communities map to HCD’s AFFH Data Viewer. Communities are designated sensitive if “they currently have populations vulnerable to displacement in the event of increased redevelopment and drastic shifts in housing cost.” The following characteristics define vulnerability: • Share of very low-income residents is above 20%; and • The tract meets two of the following criteria: o Share of renters is above 40%, o Share of people of color is above 50%, o Share of very low-income households (50% AMI or below) that are severely rent burdened households is above the county median, o They or areas in close proximity have been experiencing displacement pressures (percent change in rent above County median for rent increases), or o Difference between tract median rent and median rent for surrounding tracts above median for all tracts in county (rent gap). The Sensitive Communities – Urban Displacement Project map (Exhibit II-24) shows that two areas in the City are designated as vulnerable: the northern Cove area (Tract 451.20) and a small area in southeastern City (part of Tract 456.09). Tract 451.20 has 25%-50% low to moderate income (LMI) population (Exhibit II-20a), but the Village area (Block Group 3 in Tract 451.20) has 50%-75% LMI population, higher than the average tract (Exhibit II-20b). Sites 2 & 3 in the Vacant Land Inventory (Table II-50) are located within Block Group 3 of Tract 451.20 which will increase affordable housing supply in this area and help alleviate displacement risks for lower income households. The entire Tract 456.09 is designated as vulnerable, which spans large areas in the City of Coachella and unincorporated County and only a tiny portion in the City of La Quinta. As shown in Exhibit II-24, the portion within La Quinta consists of vacant land only, and is thus not considered a sensitive community nor subject to displacement. 106 Enforcement and Outreach Capacity The City enforces fair housing through periodical reviews of its policies and code for compliance with State law and investigation of fair housing complaints. The City of La Quinta regularly updates their policies and codes to reflect changes in State law. The City is set to meet housing element deadlines through efforts from both staff and consultants. The City will prioritize programs with action items on zoning code updates to facilitate housing. The City has included an action in Program H-2.2.a to update its Zoning Ordinance on density bonus provisions according to AB 2345. Program H-2.3.b requires the City to develop incentives for inclusion of affordable housing units in mixed use projects in the Highway 111 corridor. Other programs include assessing affordability of accessory dwelling units (H-2.1.a) and updating homeless shelter provisions to comply with AB 101 (Low-Barrier Navigation Centers) (H- 5.4.a). These changes will be completed at regular Zoning Ordinance update in 2021-2022. Apart from zoning and development standards, fair housing issues can occur in rental, lending and purchase of housing including discriminatory behaviors by landlords, lenders, and real estate agents. Typical cases range from refusal to grant reasonable accommodation requests or allow service animals to selective showing of property listings based on familial status, sex, religion, or other protected class, and more. The City complies with fair housing law on investigating such complaints by referring discrimination cases to the Fair Housing Council of Riverside County, Inc. (FHCRC), a non-profit organization approved by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that works with individuals and government agencies to ensure that fair housing laws are upheld. Services include anti-discrimination education and investigation, landlord-tenant dispute mediation, foreclosure prevention, pre-purchase consulting, credit counseling, and training. The City website describes and provides a link to FHCRC. On August 9, 2021, FHCRC provided housing discrimination records in La Quinta during the 2014-2021 planning period. Of the 52 complaint records, physical disability (21, 40%) and sex (15, 29%) were the two main bases, followed by mental disability (5, 10%). Three each were based on national origin and age, two based on familial status, and one each based on race, source of income and arbitrary. The race/ethnicity distribution data shows 40% of the records were filed by persons identified as “White Non Hispanic” and 38% by persons identified as “White & Hispanic”. Six records (12%) were filed by persons identified as “Black Non Hispanic”, and 5 records (10%) were filed by persons that 107 “Chose not to respond to race (not Hispanic)”. Additional details including case status/outcome were not provided on these records, and thus they are inconclusive to identify any patterns. HUD’s Region IX Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) provided case records for La Quinta in July 2021. Five fair housing cases were filed with their office during the previous planning period, two based on disability and retaliation, one each based on disability/race, and the other based on race and retaliation. Three of these cases were closed with conciliation or successful settlement, and two others were closed due to no cause determination. All five cases were handled through the Fair Housing Assistance Program (FHAP), in which HUD funds state and local agencies that administer fair housing laws that HUD has determined to be substantially equivalent to the Fair Housing Act. California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) is the only certified agency for FHAP in California. Because state law has additional protected classes than federal law, DFEH may have additional case records. A request was made in July to DFEH, but they were not able to provide data as of August 13, 2021. FHCRC and FHEO were not able to provide specific locational information for cases either because they do not track the geographic origin of complaints or due to confidentiality concerns. However, given the number of FHEO case records and their outcome, the City of La Quinta would have a low potential for any patterns or concentrations of fair housing issues in the City. However, the City continues to work with agencies and local organizations to affirmatively further fair housing through outreach and support and referral for housing discrimination cases (Programs H-1.4-a, H-5.2.b and H-5.2.c). Sites Inventory The City extends into the Santa Rosa Mountains in the west and south, and much of the area in the southwestern City is designated as Open Space – Natural on the General Plan and not available for development. The City is largely built out, and future housing development will occur as mainly infill projects and on the south side of the City where there are larger vacant parcels. The City identified sufficient sites to meet the RHNA in La Quinta’s sixth cycle inventory (see Exhibit II-25 and Table II- 50). The vacant land inventory only includes parcels that the City has identified as having the potential to develop during the 2022-2029 planning period. Sites 1-3, 7-9, 11 and 13 are identified for lower income units, Sites 10 and 12 are identified for moderate income units, and Sites 15 through 20 are identified for above moderate income units. 108 As shown in the inventory map (Exhibit II-25), the sites identified for future housing development are located in different parts of the City in various zoning districts and dispersed to the greatest extent possible with available lands, which will encourage a mix of household types across the City. Most of the sites identified for this Housing Element, primarily those located along the Highway 111 corridor, which will generate 655 lower income units, and near the Cove area, will result in 36 units in the Village of small-lot development and housing affordable to lower-income households. Above moderate income units will be built in the southern City on larger lots and will generate 456 units. The vacant sites that are zoned suitably for multiple income categories and will generate 182 units are distributed in the central and north sides of the City, which combat potential segregation and concentration of poverty by providing a variety of housing types to meet the needs of residents in these areas. Integration and Segregation: Race and Income Sites in the inventory are dispersed in areas ranging from lowest to highest diversity ratings (Exhibit II-15), although some of the sites south of the Highway 111 and near the Cove area are in areas with lower median incomes (<$55,000, see Exhibit II-18). However, these areas are also High Resource areas due to location within the Highway 111 corridor and proximity to the Village area, and could generate 691 lower income units. The vacant land inventory will increase housing supply for lower and moderate income households in the High Resource areas by 1.147 units, and is not expected to exacerbate any existing patterns of segregation based on race and income. The City examined the opportunity area map prepared by HCD and TCAC (Exhibit II-14) and identified inaccurate designations for the southern end of the City. The area is generally bounded by Avenue 60 on the north and Monroe Street and City boundary on the other sides. This area consists of vacant land, Coral Mountain Golf Club and Trilogy La Quinta (a retirement community). As discussed above, it shows as “High Segregation & Poverty” most likely due to its location in a larger census tract that includes primarily unincorporated rural/agricultural communities. Based on local knowledge and data, the area in southern La Quinta is least likely to experience segregation based on race/income or qualify as Area of High Segregation and Poverty. Sites 17-20 are located in or adjacent to this area and designated for above moderate income units. The vacant land inventory will increase housing supply in the southern end of the City, and is not expected to improve or exacerbate existing conditions regarding integration and segregation based on race and income. 109 Racially/Ethnically Concentrated Areas of Poverty and Affluence As noted, the R/ECAP is designated at census tract level for Tract 456.05, which spans a large area of unincorporated Riverside County and a small portion in the City of La Quinta (Exhibits II-16 & II-17). Due to data granularity reasons and local knowledge discussed above, this designation is most likely inaccurate for the small area in La Quinta. Consisting of vacant land, Coral Mountain Golf Club and Trilogy La Quinta, a retirement community, this area should be designated as “Moderate Resource” or better, with potential drawbacks being its distance from job opportunities and schools. Sites 17 and 18 in this area are designated for above moderate income units. As the R/ECAP designation most likely does not apply to this area of the City, the vacant land inventory will not improve or exacerbate existing conditions regarding R/ECAP. There is one potential RCAA in the City, Census Tract 456.08 along the eastern City boundary (Exhibit II-18) with a median income greater than $125,000 and 89.6% non-Hispanic white population. Sites 15, 16, 19, and 20 will provide 305 above moderate income units in this area. Based on the opportunity area map (Exhibit II-14) and local knowledge and data, Census Tract 456.08 is not in the Highest Resource area of the City, is mostly built out with retirement communities, and offers very limited opportunities for education, employment, services/amenities, and transit. Therefore, the City has prioritized providing more affordable housing in areas that offer ample opportunities such as the northern City. The vacant land inventory may exacerbate the potential for RCAA in Census Tract 456.08; however, this housing sites distribution serves to maximize access to opportunities for households that need affordable housing. Access to Opportunity The opportunity area map designates the majority of the City as “Highest Resource” or “High Resource”, which indicate areas whose characteristics have been shown by research to support positive economic, educational, and health outcomes for low-income families— particularly long-term outcomes for children. As discussed above, local knowledge and data indicate that the appropriate designation for the southern end of the City should be “Moderate Resource” or better. Using the statewide opportunity area map, local knowledge, and indicators of segregation, displacement risk, and access to opportunity as overlays to the City’s vacant land inventory, the City was able to identify sufficient sites for 1,072 affordable units in La Quinta’s sixth 110 cycle inventory (see Exhibit II-25 and Table II-50) in areas identified by TCAC/HUD as either “Highest Resource” or “High Resource” with the highest Jobs Proximity Index scores. Sites 17 and 18 designated for 151 above moderate income units fall in the “High Segregation & Poverty” area, which is an inaccurate designation as discussed above and in fact the area qualifies for “Moderate Resource” or better. Several sites providing 655 units identified for affordable housing are located along the Highway 111 corridor, which offers a variety of resources and amenities. Two bus routes serve the area, which provide local and regional connectivity in the City, Coachella Valley and San Bernardino County (a commuter route). The Highway 111 corridor area features walkable streets and neighborhoods, and provides walking access to retail, restaurants, grocery and personal services. There are elementary and high schools and public parks nearby. Similarly, the sites in the inventory near the Village area, which would generate 36 lower income units also have easy access to the various retail, dining and services there, as well as La Quinta Library, Civic Center Park and La Quinta Museum. There are two elementary schools and one preschool in the Village area and vicinity. SunLine Bus Route 7 serves the Village area. These future housing sites affirmatively further fair housing through their proximity to jobs, education and transit, neighborhood retail and services, all of which can reduce the overall cost of living for lower-income households. The stores, restaurants and offices in both the Highway 111 and Village commercial districts provide various job opportunities. The City analyzed environmental constraints, including wildfire zones, 100-year special flood hazard areas and geological hazard zones, and confirmed that none of the sites identified are within or near any identified hazard zones that cannot be mitigated with standard construction techniques. With the implementation of standard requirements such as site-specific geotechnical studies, the sites identified in the vacant land inventory will not subject future residents to any environmental hazards. Evidence provided by the HUD tables and maps reveal there are no disparities in access to environmentally healthy neighborhoods, except that the southern City area has an inaccurate designation for less positive environmental outcomes due to its location in a larger tract. When compared with the east Coachella Valley and areas north of the Interstate-10, the City scores higher in the environmental domain. Overall, the vacant land inventory is expected to improve access to opportunities for households in need by increasing affordable housing stock in high and highest resource areas. 111 Disproportionate Housing Needs The fair housing assessment identified that there is likely demand for units with at least two bedrooms for family and non-family households based on the household makeup of the City. Among the areas that over 40% of renters and owners experience overpayment, Tract 451.20 is further designated as vulnerable/sensitive community regarding displacement risk. Tract 451.20 has a relatively high (25%-50%) low to moderate income (LMI) population (Exhibit II-20a), with the Village area (Block Group 3 in Tract 451.20) having 50%-75% LMI population. The City completed the La Quinta Village Build-Out Plan and EIR in 2017. Projects in the Village area are encouraged to implement the standards and incentives of Municipal Code Section 9.140.090, the mixed use overlay, which encourages development on lot assemblages or lots greater than one acre and facilitates the development of mixed use projects that include both multifamily residential and commercial components. Per Section 9.140.090.F, mixed use development can benefit from density bonuses, modified parking requirements, expedited permit processing, and fee reductions. Sites 2 & 3 in the vacant land inventory will be able to take advantage of the mixed use overlay incentives and increase affordable housing supply in the Village area. The City also intends to apply the Affordable Housing Overlay to all sites identified in the vacant land inventory (Program 1.1.b.), including sites in the Village area and along the Highway 111 corridor. These measures are expected to expand housing options for various income levels and foster a more economically diverse community. The City is also implementing traffic improvements including new roundabouts in the Village area, where pedestrian, bicycle, golf cart, and automobile traffic exist. The new roundabouts will help accommodate non-vehicular traffic, making roadways safer and more accessible to pedestrians and bicycles in the area and meeting the transportation needs of all segments of the community. Contributing Factors Discussions with community members and organizations, government agencies, affordable housing developers, and the assessment of fair housing issues identified several factors that contribute to fair housing issues in La Quinta, including: 112 • Low vacancy rates and limited availability of affordable, accessible units in a range of sizes, especially for lower-income renters, families with children and disabled people. • Lack of access to opportunity due to high housing costs including rising rents and stagnant income. • Lack of information made easily available to all segments of the community on landlord, tenant and buyer rights and opportunities. This may indirectly contribute to discriminatory practices during leasing and lending processes. Based on this assessment, these contributing factors largely stem from a common issue of limited options and supply. The City identified two priorities to further fair housing: expand availability of affordable housing and combat discriminatory practices through education. Programs under Policies H-1.4 and H-5.52 focus on information dissemination to all segments of the City population for affirmatively furthering fair housing and combating discrimination. Additionally, the City has incorporated meaningful actions that address disparities in housing needs and in access to opportunity for all groups protected by state and federal law, through preservation and new development of affordable housing and encouraging a variety of housing products including accessory dwelling units and other creative housing solutions such as shipping container conversions. (See Programs H-1.1.a, H-2.1.a through H-2.1.c, H-2.3.a through H-2.3.d, H-3.3.b, H-4.4.a through H- 4.4.e). HOUSING CONSTRAINTS Constraints to the provision of adequate and affordable housing are posed by both governmental and nongovernmental factors. These factors may result in housing that is not affordable to lower and moderate income households or may render residential construction economically infeasible. Constraints to housing production significantly impact households with lower incomes and special housing needs. To accurately assess the housing environment in the City of La Quinta, close consideration needs to be given to a series of constraints; the housing market, infrastructure, and environmental and governmental factors that impact the cost of housing. 113 Nongovernmental Constraints Although housing costs in the Coachella Valley region are, on average, below other metropolitan areas in Southern California, the cost of renting or purchasing adequate housing in La Quinta continues to be influenced by a number of market factors. Costs associated with labor, raw land, materials, and financing influence the availability of affordable housing. Land and Construction Costs Land costs include the costs of raw land, site improvements, and all costs associated with obtaining government approvals. Factors affecting the costs of land include overall availability within a community, environmental site conditions, public service and infrastructure availability, aesthetic considerations, and parcel size. The cost of land is an important component in determining the cost of housing development. Land in the Coachella Valley has been and remains relatively affordable compared to other Southern California markets. A 2020 survey of single- and multi-family undeveloped residential land sales in La Quinta shows that vacant residential land ranges from $99,000 for a 0.12-acre parcel in the Cove to $1.5 million for a 0.47-acre parcel in Tradition. The average cost is $448,493 per acre. Construction costs can constitute up to 50 percent of the cost of a single-family detached home. Labor costs are usually two to three times the cost of materials, and thus make up 17 to 20 percent of the total cost of a new home. Labor costs are based on a number of factors, including housing demand, the number of contractors in the area, and union status of workers. However, state law requires the payment of prevailing wages for most private projects built under an agreement with a public agency providing assistance to the project, except for certain types of affordable housing. All cities are affected by these laws. In the Coachella Valley, construction costs for single-family dwelling units generally range between $235 to over $275 per square foot (excluding site improvements).17 Construction costs for vertical multi- family units generally range from $125 to $145 per square foot, based on typical 50-70 unit project with a 2 to 3 story garden style, Type V wood building.18 A survey of regional affordable housing developers determined that the average construction cost for affordable housing units in the Coachella Valley is approximately $317,074 per unit. Costs can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including but not limited 17 Gretchen Gutierrez, CEO, Desert Valleys Builders Association, March 2021. 18 Chris Killian, Senior Vice President of Construction, National Core, March 2021. 114 to, location, project site, unit size, bedroom count, finishes, fixtures, amenities, building type, and wage and hiring requirements. Other determining factors include site-specific terrain and soil conditions, environmental factors, and availability of infrastructure. The construction cost of housing may be considered a constraint to affordable housing in the La Quinta area. The City cannot directly control construction costs. Hence, increases in these costs amplify the need for subsidies to achieve affordability in residential units. Through density bonus provisions, the City provides incentives and relief to the development community in exchange for the inclusion of affordable housing into a project. Financing Interest rates impact both the purchase price of the unit and the ability to purchase a home. Interest rates are determined by national policies and economic market conditions and local government has no impact on these rates. Historical market trends reveal that when interest rates are high, a potential homeowner’s ability to secure a loan decreases. Conversely, when rates are low, homeownership becomes more accessible to more families. The La Quinta market has demonstrated that when interest rates are low, the majority of housing demand focuses on single-family homes. When interest rates are high (in excess of about 12 percent) for any length of time, only a small percentage of new home buyers can qualify for monthly mortgage payments on the average market rate single- family home. At this point, demand shifts to lower priced units, usually multifamily, and construction trends follow. First-time home buyers are the group most impacted by financing requirements. The currently low mortgage rates (at or below 4 percent) facilitate first-time home buying. Typically, conventional home loans will require 5 to 20 percent of the sale price as a down payment, which is one of the largest constraints to first-time home buyers. When interest rates are low, they are not generally a serious constraint to affordable housing. Further, lower interest rates help support home purchases by low and moderate income households, who may not be able to qualify at higher rates. There is no evidence that nongovernmental constraints affect the City’s ability to meet the RHNA. Furthermore, the City cannot influence banks, lending institutions or the suppliers of building materials. Although the City will continue to work with the affordable housing development 115 community to reduce costs and encourage development through fee waivers, density bonus provisions and other means over which it has control, it cannot impact the national economy. Governmental Constraints The City has traditionally exercised authority in the areas of land use controls, site improvement requirements, building codes, fees, and other regulatory programs. General Plan Land Use Designations The two General Plan residential designations are Low Density Residential and Medium/High Density Residential. The densities of individual parcels are further refined in the Zoning Ordinance. Under General Plan Program LU-7.1.a (Policy LU-7.1), the City has established a mixed-use overlay that allows for the construction of housing to be integrated in various ways, such as above office space or commercial uses. The overlay is applied to all commercial zones. The mixed use overlay works together with the affordable housing overlay to raise densities to 24 units per acre (not including density bonus). The density ranges allowed for each residential district used to calculate housing at build out are listed in Table II-38. Table II-38 Residential General Plan and Zoning Districts General Plan Zoning Density Purpose Low Density Very Low Density Residential (RVL) Up to 2 units per acre One-to two-story single-family detached homes on large lots; at the southeastern boundary of the City. Low Density Residential (RL) Up to 4 units per acre Single-family attached and detached development, both in a country club setting and in standard subdivisions. Agriculture/ Equestrian Residential Overlay (A/ER) Applied to underlying residential designations Allows continuation of agricultural activities in Vista Santa Rosa area. Medium High Density Medium Density Residential (RM) Cove Residential (RC) Up to 8 units per acre One-to two-story single-family detached and attached homes on medium to small sized lots; clustered small dwellings, such as one to two-story single-family condominiums, townhomes, or apartment and duplexes. 116 Table II-38 Residential General Plan and Zoning Districts General Plan Zoning Density Purpose Medium High Density Residential (RMH) Up to 12 units per acre One-to two-story, single-family detached homes on small lots; one-to two-story single-family attached homes; one-and two- story townhomes, condominiums and multifamily dwellings. Mobile home parks may be allowed with the approval of a Conditional Use Permit. High Density Residential (RH) Up to 24 units per acre for affordable housing sites One-to two-story single-family attached homes; one-to three- story townhomes and multifamily dwellings. Duplex and multiplex development is the most common. Mobile home parks or subdivisions with common area amenities and open space may also be allowed subject to a Conditional Use Permit. General Commercial Regional Commercial (CR) Commercial Park (CP) Community Commercial (CC) Neighborhood Commercial (CN) Office Commercial (CO) Up to 24 units per acre for affordable housing and with mixed use overlay High density residential uses are permitted with a Conditional Use Permit. Village Commercial Village Commercial (VC) Up to 24 units per acre for affordable housing and with mixed use overlay Medium High and High Density residential land uses are appropriate. Live/work housing is also appropriate. Tourist Commercial Tourist Commercial (CT) Up to 24 units per acre with mixed use overlay Multifamily residential and condominium development is permitted with a Conditional Use Permit. Source: City of La Quinta General Plan and Zoning Code 2021 Zoning Code The residential zone portions of the Zoning Code impact housing affordability in several ways. The Zoning Code regulates such features as building height and density, lot area, setbacks, minimum units, and open space requirements for each zoning district. Development 117 standards for the six residential zoning classifications and two overlay districts are provided in Table II-39. Residential land use regulations allow for single-family detached development by right at allowable densities between 0 and 12 units per acre. Single-family detached housing at higher densities may be achieved with a specific plan for individual projects as long as overall density is not exceeded. Single-family attached and multifamily development is permitted by right at densities between 8 and 24 units per acre and these types of residential uses are also permitted in lower density zones under the provisions of a specific plan. A variety of residential development is possible in the City, ranging in average density from less than two units per acre for lands designated Low Density to 24 units per acre for affordable housing in the High Density and all Commercial categories. If a density bonus is utilized, greater residential densities may be achieved in any zone. Table II-38 identifies the list of permitted uses by residential district. The Zoning Ordinance also includes Supplemental Residential Regulations, which address a wide range of issues, from how to measure building height, to satellite dish installation and recreational vehicle storage. These standards are not subjective, and serve to clarify requirements for specific uses. Lower Density Residential Districts The RVL and RL zones provide for low density residential uses with densities consistent with the General Plan LDR designation (up to four units per acre). Single-family development in lower density zones is allowed through a building permit, following administrative review for consistency with the Zoning Code and state requirements. Developments requiring a tract map to establish new lots of record are reviewed by various City departments and adopted through Planning Commission and City Council public hearings. Typical conditions of approval relate to environmental quality such as erosion control, storm drainage, and access. Higher density uses, such as patio homes, duplexes, attached single- family dwellings, townhomes, and condominiums, may be permitted in RVL and RL zones when part of a specific plan or planned unit development (PUD), as long as the overall density of the project does not exceed that permitted by the underlying zone. The specific plan is reviewed by various City departments and a determination is made by the City Council at a regularly scheduled public hearing. Specific plans 118 are typically adopted by resolution and are common throughout the City. Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs), and guest houses are permitted as accessory uses in all residential districts. ADUs and JADUs are permitted in any residential zone, and guest houses are permitted on any single-family residential lot. In the RVL and RL zones, more than one guesthouse may be permitted with director approval. The City’s ADU requirements may not be consistent with current State law. Program 2.1.a provides for the modification of the Zoning Code to comply with current law. These types of housing units are described further below. Residential care facilities with 6 or fewer persons, and senior citizen residences with 6 or fewer persons, are also permitted in all residential districts. Congregate living facilities with 6 or fewer persons are permitted in all residential districts, except RH. Development in the Cove, under RC zoning, allows for development and preservation of the character of the Cove, with one story single-family detached dwellings. The Zoning Code also establishes a minimum 7,200- square-foot lot size, which may require lot consolidation in some circumstances. However, as the majority of the Cove was originally subdivided into 5,000 square foot lots, existing lots less than 7,200 square feet are considered buildable nonconforming lots. Medium and High-Density Residential Districts The RM, RMH, and RH zones allow an upper range of development density consistent with the General Plan Medium/High Density Residential designation. Minimum side yards and setbacks are required where a project abuts an exterior boundary or a public street. However, lot coverage, width, and setbacks within a project are variable to allow for clustering or creative lot configurations, as well as creating space for desired recreational and open space amenities. As shown in Table II-39, the development standards in the RMH and RH zones are not a constraint: front yard setbacks for apartments are 20 feet, side yards 5 to 15 feet, and rear yard setbacks 15 to 20 feet. Given that apartments include parking areas surrounding the buildings, front and rear setbacks of this dimension allow for the placement of driveways, parking spaces and carports, and do no limit the use of the site. As demonstrated at the Wolff Waters and Coral Mountain Apartments, the Zoning Ordinance does not constrain the development of multifamily housing. Multifamily development is allowed in all three zones with a Site Development Permit approved at regularly scheduled Planning Commission public hearings. 119 The City’s Zoning Code allows for innovation in design standards and densities as long as the overall density and dwelling unit capacity is not exceeded. Residential compatibility standards have been incorporated into the Zoning Code, which governs conditions where higher or lower density uses are proposed than the General Plan designation. As explained previously, ADUs, JADUs, and guest houses are permitted as an accessory use in all residential districts, including the RM, RMH, and RH zones. In the CR, RM, RMH, and RH zones, only one guesthouse may be permitted on a lot unless otherwise approved through a specific plan. Residential care facilities with 6 or fewer persons, and senior citizen residences with 6 or fewer persons, are also permitted in all residential districts. Additionally, senior group housing with 7 or more persons are permitted with a minor use permit in the RM, RHM, and RH districts. Supportive and transitional housing is permitted with a conditional use permit in the RM, RHM, and RH districts. Congregate living facilities with 6 or fewer persons are permitted in all residential districts, except RH. Residential Uses in Nonresidential Districts There are development opportunities for residential uses in several of La Quinta’s nonresidential zones (Table II-39). Multifamily housing is permitted with a Conditional Use Permit in all commercial zones except Major Community Facilities (MC). Residential uses are to be developed at densities consistent with the High Density residential designations. The Village Build-Out Plan Area encourages residential development in mixed use projects according to the standards and incentives of the Mixed Use Overlay. Maximum permitted densities are 25–30 units per acre, depending on location, which are higher than those permitted in any residential zone or the Affordable Housing Overlay (AHO) (up to 24 du/ac). Maximum building height is 45 feet, which is higher than that permitted in any residential zone (maximum 40 feet). As such, the Village Build-Out Plan Area does not constrain development. As with most commercial zones, projects can be developed in the Village Commercial District that are 100 percent residential in use, as there is no requirement that a project be a mix of residential and nonresidential uses. Development standards specific to the Village currently include a 45-foot maximum height. Residential floors generally range from 10–12 feet in height. If a project contains solely residential uses, the 45-foot height limit does not constrain development. 120 Mixed use projects consisting of both multifamily residential and commercial/office components are permitted in all commercial districts except MC. The Mixed Use Overlay also facilitates mixed use projects. Uses may be integrated vertically (residential over commercial) or horizontally (residential next to commercial). Residential densities range between 12 and 24 units per acre, although higher densities may be achieved through density bonuses, including a density bonus of 10% where at least 30% of total project square footage consists of retail uses. Maximum heights vary from 35 to 60 feet, depending on the underlying district, but heights may be up to 25% more than the base district if approved in the site development permit. The Affordable Housing Overlay (AHO) allows development of affordable housing at higher densities within commercial zones (CC, CP, CN, CR, and VC) and other sites identified on the zoning map. The AHO provides increased and enhanced opportunities for affordable housing development, including maximizing the housing potential of vacant and underutilized sites. Zoning Code Section 9.60.260 describes opportunities for granting density bonuses and other incentives and concessions for the development of units affordable to low and very low income households, senior citizen housing, mobile home parks, and moderate income households. Available concessions may include reductions in setback or parking requirements, modifications of architectural design requirements, or other approved measures that can result in cost reductions to the developer. As provided in Program H- 3.1.a, the AHO will be applied to all affordable inventory sites, with a density increase to 30 units per acre. Rooming and boarding houses and senior group housing are permitted in the VC zone if a minor use permit is approved. Single Room Occupancy (SRO) hotels are conditionally permitted in the CR zone. Emergency shelters are permitted in all commercial zones except VC. Transitional shelters for homeless persons or victims of domestic abuse are permitted in the CR and MC zones with a conditional use permit. Transitional and supportive housing are permitted in the Medium, Medium-High and High Density residential zones with a conditional use permit. This is not consistent with other residential uses, which are permitted uses in the same zones. Program H-5.4.b requires that these uses be changed to permitted uses in those zones. 121 Table II-39 2021 Residential Development Standards1 Development Standard RVL RL RC RM RMH RH Min. Lot Size for Single- Family Dwelling (sq ft) 20,00 0 7,200 7,200 5,00 0 3,600 2,000 Min. Project Size for Multifamily Projects (sq ft) N/A N/A N/A N/A 20,000 20,000 Min. Lot Frontage for Single-Family Dwellings (ft)1 100 60 60 50 40 N/A Min. Frontage for Multifamily Projects (ft) N/A N/A N/A N/A 100 100 Max. Structure Height (ft) 2 28 28 17 28 28 40 Max. No. of Stories 2 2 1 2 2 3 Min. Front Yard Setback (ft)3 30 20 20 20 20 20 Min. Garage Setback (ft)4 30 25 25 25 25 25 Min. Interior/Exterior Side Yard Setback (ft)5, 7 10/20 5/10 5/10 5/10 5/10 10/15 Min. Rear Yard Setback (ft)7 30 20 for new lots/10 for existing recorde d lots8 10 15 15 20 Max. Lot Coverage (% of net lot area) 40 50 60 60 60 60 Min. Livable Area Excluding Garage (sf) 2,500 1,400 1,200 1,400 1,400 (MF: 750) MF: 750 Min. Common Open Area6 N/A N/A N/A 30% 30% 30% Min./Average Perimeter Landscape Setbacks (ft)6 10/20 10/20 N/A 10/20 10/20 10/20 1-8 for notes, see Zoning Code Table 9-2. Source: Table 9-2, City of La Quinta Zoning Code 2021. 1 Residential uses in Commercial zones are subject to the RH development standards. 122 Table II-40 2021 Permitted Residential Uses by Residential Zoning District Land Use Residential Zoning District Very Low Low Cove Medium Medium High High RVL RL RC RM RMH RH Single-Family Detached P P P P P S Single-Family Detached patio homes (i.e., “zero lot-line”) PUD PUD PUD PUD PUD PUD Duplex PUD PUD X PUD P P Single-Family Attached PUD PUD X PUD P P Townhome dwellings PUD PUD X P P P Condominium Multifamily PUD PUD X P P P Apartment Multifamily X X X P P P Mobile Home Park C C C C C C Mobile Home Subdivision and Manufactured Home on individual lots, subject to Section 9.60.180 P P P P P X Resort Residential, subject to Section 9.60.310 P P X P P P Guesthouses, subject to Section 9.60.100 A A A A A A Second residential units subject to Section 9.60.090 A A A A A A Group Living and Care Uses Congregate Living Facility (≤6 persons) P P P P P X Congregate Care Facility C C C C C C Residential Care Facility (<6 persons) P P P P P P Senior Citizen Residence (≤6 persons) P P P P P P 123 Table II-40 2021 Permitted Residential Uses by Residential Zoning District Land Use Residential Zoning District Very Low Low Cove Medium Medium High High RVL RL RC RM RMH RH Senior Group Housing (7+ persons) X X X M M M Time share facilities, subject to Section 9.60.280 M M M M M M Bed and breakfast inns M M M M M M Supportive housing X X X C C C Transitional housing X X X C C C Source: Table 9-1, City of La Quinta Zoning Code 2021 P = Permitted use; C = Conditional use permit; M = Minor use permit; S= Specific plan; A = Accessory use; X = Prohibited use, PUD = Planned unit development Table II-41 2021 Permitted Residential Uses by Nonresidential Zoning District Land Use Zoning District Regional Commercial Commercial Park Community Commercial Neighbor- hood Commercial Tourist Commercial Office Commercial Major Community Facilities Village Commercial CR CP CC CN CT CO MC VC Existing Single- Family home X X X X X X X P Townhome and Multifamily dwelling as a primary use C C C C C C X C Residential as an accessory use, e.g., caretaker residences per Section 9.100.160 M M M M M M M M Resort Residential, subject to Section 9.60.310 S X C X P X X P 124 Table II-42 (cont.) 2021 Permitted Residential Uses by Nonresidential Zoning District Land Use Zoning District Regional Commercial Commercial Park Community Commercial Neighbor- hood Commercial Tourist Commercial Office Commercial Major Community Facilities Village Commercial CR CP CC CN CT CO MC VC RV Rental Parks and Ownership Membershi p Parks X X X X M X X X Emergency Shelter P P P P P P P X Rooming/ Boarding Housing X X X X X X X M Senior Group Housing X X X X X X X M Single Room Occupancy (SRO) Hotel, subject to Section 9.100.250 C X X X X X X X Transitional Shelters for homeless persons or victims of domestic abuse C X X X X X C X Single- family residential X X X X X X X X Mixed-use projects, subject to Section 9.110.120 P P P P P P X P Hotels and motels P X P X P X X P Timeshare facilities, fractional ownership, subject to Section 9.60.280 P X P X P X X P Source: Table 9-5, City of La Quinta Zoning Code 2021 P = Permitted use; C = Conditional use permit; M = Minor use permit; A = Accessory use; X = Prohibited use 125 Density Bonus California law (Government Code Sec. 65915 et seq.) allows for an increase in the density of a residential development when a developer donates land or constructs affordable housing as a part of a project. A density bonus of 20 percent above the maximum permitted density may be granted if a project includes 5 percent of the units at rates affordable to very low income households or 10 percent of the units at rates affordable to low income households. If 10 percent of the total units are affordable to moderate income households in a common interest development, then the project is eligible to receive a 5 percent density bonus. In addition, a sliding scale requires additional density bonuses above the base 20 percent. The maximum density bonus is 35 percent over the maximum allowable density under the applicable zoning and General Plan designation. With a density bonus, allowable residential densities range from 2.7 units per acre in the RVL zone to 32 units per acre in the high density and mixed-use zones and specific plans. Projects that are restricted to senior residents are also eligible for a density bonus of 20 percent without any income-restricted units. The density bonus is not required to exceed 20 percent and is not subject to the sliding scale mentioned above unless a minimum number of income- restricted units are included. Effective January 1, 2021, AB 2345 amends the state’s Density Bonus Law to increase the maximum density bonus from 35% to 50% for projects that provide at least: 1) 15% of total units for very low income households, 2) 24% of total units for low income households, or 3) 44% of total for-sale units for moderate income households. AB 2345 also decreases the threshold of set-aside low income units required to qualify for concessions or incentives from zoning or development regulations, and decreases the number of parking spaces required for 2 and 3-bedroom units. Density bonus projects within ½ mile of a major transit stop that provide unobstructed access to the transit stop may also qualify for reduced parking requirements. Program 4-2.2.a directs the City to amend the Zoning Ordinance accordingly to assure compliance with AB 2345. Accessory Dwelling Units In 2020/2021, to comply with AB 2299, the City modified Zoning Code Section 9.60.090 pertaining to Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). The modifications ease barriers to development of ADUs. ADUs are 126 independent living quarters on existing home lots, the use of which is subordinate and incidental to the main building or use. They can provide affordable rental opportunities for lower and moderate income households, including seniors, disabled persons, single parents, domestic employees, and extended family members. ADUs create additional housing opportunities on already developed or developing parcels and can provide a source of income for homeowners. They are often referred to as “casitas” throughout the Coachella Valley. ADUs are permitted in all residential-only zones and can be attached or detached to the primary residence. Conditions on the ADU require that no interest in the ADU(s) may be sold separately from the remainder of the property, though the unit may be rented (not less than 30 days); that the lot contain an existing single-family dwelling that conforms to the minimum lot size requirement; that the ADU is no larger than 1,200 square feet or 30 percent of the primary home; and must have a minimum of one off-street parking space on the same lot that the ADU is located. Parking requirements may be waived in certain circumstances, including when the ADU is within one-half mile of public transit or one-half block of a car-share station, within an architecturally and historically significant district, part of an existing primary residence or accessory structure, and/or required to obtain a parking permit from the City. The City’s ADU requirements may not be consistent with current State law. Program 2.1.a provides for the modification of the Zoning Code to comply with current law. Guest Houses Guest houses are detached or attached units with sleeping and sanitary facilities, which may include full bathroom and/or kitchen or cooking facilities. Standards and criteria for the establishment of guest houses are provided in Zoning Code Section 9.60.100. The purpose of guest houses is to provide free on-site housing for relatives, guests and domestic employees. This type of unit can be particularly important to provide housing opportunities for the City’s extremely low income workforce. Guest houses are permitted as accessory uses in all residential zones on any single-family lot, but are not permitted when duplexes, triplexes, or apartments occur on the lot. A guest house may not exceed 30 percent of the square footage of the primary structure and must conform to lot coverage requirements. Manufactured Housing Requirements Manufactured housing and mobile homes are considered housing alternatives, especially for serving the needs of lower-income households. Manufactured homes and mobile home subdivisions are 127 permitted uses in all residential zones, except for High Density Residential, subject to the provisions of Zoning Code Section 9.60.180, which requires approval of a minor use permit by the Planning Commission prior to the placement of a manufactured home on a single- family lot to ensure that it is consistent with the development standards of the single-family zone. Mobile home parks are permitted with a conditional use permit in all residential districts. Short-Term Vacation Rentals Municipal Code Section 3.25 defines a short-term vacation rental (STVR) unit as a privately owned residential dwelling such as, but not limited to, a single-family detached or multifamily attached unit, apartment house, condominium, cooperative apartment, duplex, or any portion of such dwellings, rented for occupancy for dwelling, lodging, or sleeping purposes for a period of 30 consecutive calendar days or less, counting portions of calendar days as full days. Homeowners are required to obtain a STVR permit and business license, manage the unit in accordance with established regulations, and collect transient occupancy taxes (TOT) at a rate of 10% of the rent charged. In 2021, the City reviewed its STVR standards and made modifications to limit permitting and strengthen the enforcement regulations, following residents' concerns regarding over-saturation and lack of management at some locations. STVRs provide homeowners with opportunities to increase their incomes, which can offset their housing costs. STVRs comprise 1,170 of the 25,143 housing units, or 4.6% of the housing stock in the City, and are not considered a constraint to housing. Low Barrier Navigation Centers Assembly Bill (AB) 101 requires that Low Barrier Navigation Centers (LBNC) be a by-right use in areas zoned for mixed use and nonresidential zoning districts permitting multifamily uses. LBNCs provide temporary room and board with limited barriers to entry while case managers work to connect homeless individuals to income, public benefits, permanent housing, or other shelter. Program H-5.4.a of this Housing Element directs the City to review and revise the Zoning Ordinance, as necessary, to ensure compliance with AB 101, and to modify the definition of “homeless shelter” to include this use. Parking Requirements Parking requirements in the City of La Quinta, shown in Table II-43, are typical for a city of its size with resort-oriented characteristics. The parking requirements are based on unit size for market housing, and are permitted to be reduced based on alternative analysis methodology. 128 Additionally, the parking requirements for special needs uses are relatively minimal and facilitate the construction of such uses. Reductions in required parking spaces are often a concession granted to affordable housing developers through the City’s density bonus provisions. Overall, the parking requirements do not directly constrain the development of housing. Table II-43 Parking Requirements for Residential Uses Land Use Minimum Off-Street Parking Spaces Guest Spaces Single-Family Detached, Single-Family Attached and Duplex 2 spaces per unit in a garage Tandem garages allowed in RC zone 0.5 guest space per unit if no on-street parking is available Mobile Home Park 2 covered spaces per unit (tandem permitted) 0.5 guest space per unit Apartments, townhomes, and condominiums: (1) Studio 1 covered space per unit 0.5 guest space per unit (2) One- and Two- Bedrooms 2 covered spaces per unit 0.5 guest space per unit (3) Three or More Bedrooms 3 covered spaces per unit, plus 0.5 covered space per each bedroom over three 0.5 guest space per unit Employee Quarters 1 covered or uncovered space. This space shall not be tandem. Senior Housing (excluding single family units) 1 covered space per unit 0.5 guest spaces per unit Senior Group Housing, Senior Citizen Hotel, and Congregate Care Facility 0.5 covered spaces per unit 0.5 guest space per unit Source: Table 9-11, City of La Quinta Zoning Code 2021 Subdivision Improvement Requirements The City maintains subdivision improvement requirements that contribute to the cost of housing. In many cases, a developer may be required to provide any or all of the required improvements within a subdivision or a single residential project. Although the provision of these improvements or actions required to meet subdivision requirements may cumulatively add costs to the provision of housing, they are not considered a deterrent, as they are required throughout California with public safety as the underlying factor. Subdivision regulations are provided in Municipal Code Title 13; pertinent improvements include: 129 • Full-width street improvements for all internal subdivision streets and alleys shall be installed; • Where a subdivision borders a public street, the developer shall provide half-width right-of-way improvements, plus one additional travel lane on the opposite side of the centerline if it does not already exist; • Additional rights-of-way or easements shall be provided, where necessary, to accommodate roadway slopes, drainage structures, bicycle or equestrian paths and trails, and other facilities related to subdivision development; • Minimum landscape setback widths shall be 50 feet from Highway 111, 20 feet from other arterial streets, 20 feet from primary arterial streets, 10 feet from secondary arterial streets, and 10 feet from collector streets; • The size and configuration of streets shall comply with Exhibits II-2 and II-3, as amended, of the General Plan circulation element. Cul-de-sacs shall have a minimum curb radius of 45 feet for private streets and 38 feet for public streets; • Private streets are limited to 36 feet in width when parking is double loaded, 32 feet when single loaded; • Sidewalks are required to be provided on both sides of the street within public rights-of-way of all General Plan designated arterial and collector streets, for local streets in residential areas and in areas designated rural residential overlay where densities exceed 3 du/ac; • Transit facilities, such as bus turnouts and covered bus shelters and benches, are required if a bus stop occurs adjacent to the development site, on General Plan designated arterial and collector streets; • Street width transitions, pavement elevation transitions and other incidental work deemed necessary for public safety may be required to ensure that new construction is safely integrated with existing improvements; • Improvements shall include traffic signs, channelization markings/devices, street name signs, medians, sidewalks, and mailbox clusters; • The developer shall provide improvements connecting the subdivision to the domestic water supply and distribution system operated by the Coachella Valley Water District, and is required to connect to an existing sewer collection system; • Prior to the completion of homes or occupancy of permanent buildings within the subdivision, the subdivider shall install traffic-control devices and street name signs along access roads to the homes or buildings. 130 Local Processing and Permit Procedures The cost of holding land by a developer during the evaluation and review process is frequently cited by builders as a contributing factor to the high cost of housing. The California Government Code establishes permitted time periods for local agencies to review and act upon private development proposals. Typical local development application processing times identified in Table II-44 reflect both single- and multifamily uses. State-imposed time restrictions are identified in Table II-45. Table II-44 Local Development Processing Times Item Typical Length of Time From Submittal to Public Hearing Site Development Permit 9–12 weeks Conditional Use Permit 8–10 weeks Tentative Tract Map 10–12 weeks Variance 8–10 weeks Zoning Amendments or Zone Change 9–12 weeks General Plan Amendment 12–16 weeks Specific Plan 12–16 weeks Environmental Documentation Runs with application Source: City of La Quinta 2021 Table II-45 State Development Processing Time Limits Item State Maximum General Plan Amendment None Zone Change None Subdivision Action on Tentative Map 50 Days Environmental Documentation/CEQA Review of Application for Completeness 30 Days Determination of NEG DEC or EIR Requirement 1 30 Days Completion of NEG DEC Requirement 105 Days Certification of Final EIR 1 Year Source: California Permit Streamlining Act, 1977 1 The City attempts to process the Negative Declaration so that it runs with application La Quinta’s City Council directed, during the last Housing Element cycle, that staff look at opportunities for development streamlining. The original Zoning Code changes were brought forward after review by a specially formed committee, which proposed a wide range of changes, many focused on moving review and approval authority to staff level decisions, or to the Planning Commission rather than the City Council. 131 This effort included Site Development Permits and other permits, which now can be approved by staff under specific circumstances, and a change in permitted and conditionally permitted uses that removed conditional use permits from a number of land uses in varying zones. Since the original amendments, the City annually completes a “Code Tune Up,” which includes specific Zoning Code items that have arisen through each year. As a result of these processing changes, the City’s entitlement process is one of the most efficient in the Coachella Valley. Site Development Permit The purpose of the site development permit (SDP) process is to review detailed plans for proposed development projects to ensure that the standards of the Zoning Code, including permitted uses, development standards and supplemental regulations, are satisfied. If the proposed project is part of a previously adopted specific plan, the review and approval of SDP application may be streamlined as called for in the specific plan. The SDP process enables the Planning Commission to review the site plan, architectural, lighting and landscape plans, and related development plans. The Planning Commission does not exercise discretionary review over the proposed land use; the focus on the SDP is on issues of site planning and design. The findings for a Site Development Permit require consistency with the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance; conformance with CEQA; and compatibility of site design, landscaping and architecture to surrounding buildings. A SDP may take a minimum of 9 weeks for review, but the process could take as long as 3 months, or longer, if unforeseen complications arise. To reduce the amount of time required for plan review, the City provides the opportunity for a conceptual design review (sometimes referred to as a pre-application review) prior to formal application submittal to give the applicant information on City requirements and project feedback prior to committing to the application process. This conceptual review can save the applicant both time and money, making the proposed development more cost effective. Minor Use Permit A Minor Use Permit (MUP) is required for the following residential land uses: senior group housing (7+ persons) in RM, RMH, and RH zones; timeshare facilities in all residential zones; and manufactured homes on single-family lots. Most MUPs are administratively approved by Planning Division staff. On rare occasions, the project may be reviewed by the Planning Commission at a public hearing to ensure that it is consistent with the development standards in single-family zones. 132 Conditional Use Permit A conditional use permit (CUP) is required for congregate care facilities in any residential designation; mobile home parks in any residential designation; supportive and transitional housing in RM, RMH, and RH zones; multifamily housing in non-residential zones (except affordable land inventory sites which will be subject to the AHO (see Program 3.1.a), which allows multifamily projects by right); SRO hotels in the CR zone; and transitional shelters for homeless persons or victims of domestic violence in the CR and MC zones. The requirement for a CUP requires a public hearing before the Planning Commission. However, a CUP is often processed concurrently with an SDP; therefore, no additional time is required for the processing of the CUP. Typical findings required to approve a CUP are consistency with the goals, objectives, and policies of the General Plan, consistency with the Zoning Code, compliance with CEQA, and certification that the proposed project is neither detrimental to the health, safety, and welfare of the public nor injurious to adjacent uses. The most common specific conditions of approval relate to mitigating environmental impacts such as erosion, storm water runoff, and traffic. These conditions are necessary to protect environmental integrity and public health and safety and are not considered a constraint to housing development. Discussions with affordable housing developers have consistently indicated that the City’s CUP process does not inhibit the process or cost of building affordable housing. With the inclusion of the AHO on all affordable housing sites identified in Table II-51, there will be no need for Conditional Use Permits, and this constraint will be eliminated. Specific Plan Specific plans are unique regulations designed to provide more flexibility than permitted through the Zoning Code. The processing of a specific plan can add 12 weeks to the project schedule. However, the additional entitlement rights, flexibility in design and use, and infrastructure negotiations obtained through the specific plan process generally outweigh the impacts of the additional time expenditure. Specific plans must be reviewed by the Planning Commission and City Council at a public hearing. In La Quinta, specific plans are adopted by resolution. The required findings for approval are consistency with the goals, objectives, and policies of the General Plan; certification that the 133 project does not create conditions that are detrimental to public health, safety, and welfare; and proof that uses are compatible with nearby uses and the property is suitable for the proposed project. The City allows the concurrent processing of applications to accelerate the process. For example, for a specific plan that also requires a CUP, both permits would be processed at the same time so no additional review time is necessary. Overall, the processing periods and procedures are not considered a constraint to the production of housing by the development community. The City processes residential projects within statutory time frames. The processing period is typically expedited for projects within adopted specific plan areas, as environmental review has been conducted and standards have been imposed, e.g., exactions and payment schedules, design, etc., for the entire area and in itself does not significantly impact housing construction costs. Permitting Mixed Use Development Mixed use development can provide a lively, walkable, and convenient living and visiting experience. Mixed Use is allowed in most commercial zones in the City. The City has not determined any conditions of approval specific to mixed use development; conditions are determined on a case-by-case basis, reflecting the context and design of each project. Affordable housing developers in the area have indicated that the process in La Quinta has not posed a constraint to affordable housing projects. Development and Processing Fees Development fees and other assessments cover the costs for infrastructure, environmental protection, public services, and utilities incurred by residential development. These fees impact the cost of housing and may, therefore, reduce the ability for unassisted market- rate housing to provide units affordable to low income households. The City describes current fees and exactions that are applicable to housing development projects on its website, consistent with Government Code §65940.1(a)(1)(A). The City imposes Developer Impact Fees on new development to fund the expansion and/or construction of public facilities, such as fire stations and parks and recreation facilities, as they are required and demanded. Government Code Section 66001 requires jurisdictions to identify the purpose and use of impact fees and determine whether there is a reasonable relationship between the use of a fee and type of development upon 134 which it is imposed, the need for the facility and type of development on which the fee is imposed, and the fee amount and the public facility cost attributable to the development on which the fee is imposed. Current City developer impact fees (Table II-46) are based on the City’s “Development Impact Fee Study” dated September 23, 2019 and adopted February 4, 2020, which demonstrates that reasonable relationships between development, public facilities, and fees exist. The City also charges fees for application and permit processing, plan checks, environmental analyses, and special studies. Some fees are a flat rate, and some require additional payment to cover costs of additional analysis by City staff and/or third party service providers. Planning fees are generally collected at the outset of the application process; others, like building fees, are collected at permit issuance. In addition to City fees and assessments, developers of new dwellings are obligated to pay fees imposed by other government agencies, such as Coachella Valley Multi-Species Habitat Conservation Plan fees, Fish and Game fees, Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fees (TUMF), and other special district assessments, as applicable. Table II-47 presents an overview of City fees for an average 1,500- square-foot tract home with a two-car garage in a low density subdivision and an average 950-square-foot multifamily home with a two-car garage. Table II-48 identifies fees for various planning actions, such as zoning changes, tentative tract maps, and conditional use permits. Based on the fees presented in these tables, and the average cost of building a single family home in the City ($386,200), the development fees per unit would be about $38,613 per unit, or 10% of the building cost. Given that the City’s fee schedule and development impact fees are consistent with those of other Coachella Valley cities, and that affordable housing projects are often exempted from fees, the costs associated with City fees are not considered a constraint to the development of affordable housing. In addition to these fees, all residential development in La Quinta and elsewhere in California is required to pay the State-mandated school impact fee, which varies by school district and adjusts from year to year. For residential development, the school impact fee is currently $3.79 per square foot in the Coachella Valley Unified School District (CVUSD) and $4.08 per square foot in the Desert Sands Unified School District (DSUSD). The City has no control over this fee, and as it is charged in all cities, it cannot be considered a constraint on development in La Quinta. 135 While the fees charged by the City add to the cost of housing and, therefore, are a constraint to the provision of affordable housing, infrastructure improvements and processing must be paid. Instead of offering fee reductions or waivers for affordable housing projects, the City offers other incentives to promote infill or affordable housing development through Zoning Code Section 9.60.260, which allows density bonuses for affordable housing and concessions that may include a waiver or reduction in site development standards, or a modification that can result in actual cost savings to the developer. A comparison of the City’s fees with other communities in the Coachella Valley indicates that the City generally charges comparable fees to other cities. Table II-46 Impact Fees Per Unit of Development Land Use Type Development Units Total Fee6 Residential (SFD) 1 Dwelling Unit $9,380 Residential (SFA) 2 Dwelling Unit $7,719 Residential (MFO) 3 Dwelling Unit $6,113 Office/Hospital 1,000 SF $7,589 General Commercial 1,000 SF $9,191 Tourist Commercial/Lodging Room4 $2,864 Source: City of La Quinta, effective July 1, 2020 1 Residential-single-family detached. 2 Residential-single-family attached 3 Residential-multi-family and other 4 Guest room or suite 5 Net Acre 6 Includes fees for park improvements, community/cultural, library, Civic Center, maintenance facilities, fire, and transportation. 136 Table II-47 Development Fees for Typical Single-Family and Multifamily Homes Type of Fee Cost Per Unit Multifamily 1 Single-Family 2 Building Fees (includes permit and plan check) New Construction Permit Plan Check $1,855.18 $1,311.69 $2,389.24 $1,585.99 Mechanical4 $104.64 $104.64 Plumbing5 $228.07 $308.56 Electrical $214.13 $233.45 Strong Motion Instrumentation Program ($0.50 or valuation x 0.00013)8 $24 $38.99 Grading $148.12 $148.12 Other Fees Development Impact Fee $6,113 $9,380 Multi-Species Habitat Conservation Plan 3 $571 $1,371 TUMF7 $1,330 $2,310 CVWD Sewer-New Connection Fee $4,851 $4,851 CVWD Water - New Connection Fee6 $3,600 $3,600 Fish and Game Fee (unfinished lot) Negative Declaration–flat $3,220 fee $3,220 $3,220 Art in Public Places (Total Value) Based on project valuation charged at one- quarter of 1 percent of anything over $200,000 or $20 minimum $20 $250 Quimby fees (if in-lieu of land dedication—fee payment only option for tracts of <50 lots/units) Based on per-acre FMV of land Based on per-acre FMV of land Total $23,591 $29,791 Source: City of La Quinta 2021 1 Calculated on a 950-square-foot unit valued at $181,030 (average value of single-family attached unit, per building permits issued 2014-2020) 2 Calculated on a 1,500-square-foot home valued at $299,933 (average value of single-family detached unit, per building permits issued 2014-2020) 3 $1,371/unit at 0–8 DU/AC; $571/unit at 8.1–14 DU/AC; and $254/unit at >14 DU/AC; fees are passed through to the Coachella Valley Conservation Commission 4 Assumes 1 furnace, 1 refrigeration unit, 1 cooling unit 5 Assumes plumbing fixtures (MF unit = 5 fixtures, SF unit = 8 fixtures), water heater, installation of water piping, sewer connection 6 Connection and meter installation (assumes 1-inch pipe, 1-inch backflow device, and ¾-inch meter) 7 Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee passed through to CVAG 8 SMIP fees are passed through to the CA Department of Conservation 137 Table II-48 Planning Department Fee Schedule Item/Type Permit Base Fee* Conditional Use Permit Planned Unit Dev. Amendment Time Extension $6,413 $6,413 $3,126 $1,691 Site Development Permit Amendment Time Extensions Planning Commission Administrative Modification by Applicant $4,669 $1,691 $8,909 $7,621 $400 Development Agreement $3,327 Minor Adjustment $400 Variance $2,415 Minor Use Permit Amendment $400 $400 Final Landscape Plan $1,771 Housing SB 330 Application Review $1,288 Conceptual Design Review $2,254 Street Name Change $1,852 Historical Structures Landmark Designation/Cert of Appropriateness $1,320 General Plan Amendment $10,465 Specific Plan $10,680 Amendment $4,776 Temporary Use Permit- Minor, Standard Minor, Requiring Addl. Effort Major, Standard Major, Requiring Addl. Effort $400 $400 $2,093 $2,093 Zoning Certificate of Compliance $505 Change of Zone $9,392 Zoning Text Amendment $9,445 Director’s Determination $405 Letter, Basic Property Info $263 Letter, Addl. Research Required $1,369 Sign Permit A-Frame Sign Permit Sign Program Sign Program Amendment $355 $0 $2,844 $966 Tentative Parcel Map Waiver Amendment Revision Time Extension Amended Final Parcel Map $5,045 $1,369 $3,005 $3,005 $966 $4,025 138 Table II-48 Planning Department Fee Schedule Item/Type Permit Base Fee* Tentative Tract Map Revision Amendment Time Extension (CC or PC) Time Extension (Admin) Tentative Condominium Map Amended Final Tract Map $8,372 $3,971 $3,971 $1,852 $1,047 $8,372 $6,440 Appeals $1,500 Environmental Review Environmental Assessment Recordation of Exemption Initial Study (ND/MND) Environmental Impact Report $483 $161 $3,220 $8,855 Zoning Clearance – Planning Plan Check Alteration/Addition – Resid. New Construction – SF Resid. New Construction – 2-4 Units New Construction – 5+ Units New Construction – non-resid. Alteration/Addition – non-resid. $81 $161 $242 $644 $322 $161 Source: City of La Quinta, adopted July 21, 2020 * In addition to the fees identified here, the City will pass through to the applicant any fees imposed by other agencies and any discrete costs incurred from the use of outside service providers required to process the specific application. Building Codes and Enforcement The City of La Quinta has adopted the following State Codes: 2019 California Building Code, 2019 California Mechanical Code, 2019 California Plumbing Code, 2019 California Energy Code, and the 2019 California Electrical Code. In addition, the City enforces the 2019 California Fire Code, Residential Code, and Green Building Standards Code. Overall, the Building Codes adopted by the City of La Quinta do not pose any special constraints on the production or cost of housing. The City has not made substantive amendments to the code that would adversely affect housing. The City of La Quinta enforces the Health and Safety Code, as it pertains to housing, which provides minimum health and safety standards for the maintenance of the existing housing supply. These standards are intended to provide for safe and sanitary housing that is fit for human habitation. The enforcement of the Health and Safety Code is normally handled on a complaint-response basis. 139 The most common housing-related problem is illegal additions/garage conversions. Warnings are issued with a referral to the City and other agencies for remediation assistance. The Housing Code mandates that health and safety deficiencies be corrected in accordance with construction standards that were in effect at the time the structure was built. In cases where property owners refuse to correct deficiencies, enforcement of the Housing Code relies on civil sanctions. Constraints to the Provision of Housing for Persons with Disabilities State law, per Senate Bill 520, requires that in addition to an analysis of special housing needs for persons with disabilities, the Housing Element must analyze potential governmental constraints to the development, improvement and maintenance of housing for persons with disabilities. Programs must be included to remove constraints to providing adequate housing for persons with disabilities. The City maintains general processes for individuals with disabilities to make requests for reasonable accommodation through Section 9.60.320 of the Zoning Code, the permit processing process, and building codes. A reasonable accommodation request is reviewed and approved by the Director, based on the following findings: a. Whether the subject property will be used by an individual with disabilities protected under fair housing laws; b. Whether the requested accommodation is necessary to make housing available to an individual with disabilities protected under fair housing laws; c. Whether the requested accommodation would impose undue financial or administrative burdens on the city; d. Whether the request for accommodation would require a fundamental alteration in the nature of a city program or law; e. Potential impacts on surrounding land uses; f. Alternative reasonable accommodations that may provide an equivalent level of benefit; The City’s process is administrative, and does not result in a constraint for persons requiring accommodation. Congregate living facilities with six or fewer persons are permitted by right in all residential zones except High Density; congregate care facilities with seven or more are permitted with a conditional use permit in all residential zones. Furthermore, residential care facilities and senior citizen residences of six or fewer persons are permitted in all residential zones. Senior homes of more than six are permitted subject to a Minor Use Permit in the RM, RMH, RH, and VC zones. 140 The Zoning Code also includes provisions for the reduction of parking requirements for affordable, senior and special needs housing, including senior and/or group homes, if a project proponent can demonstrate a reduced need for parking. The City also enforces ADA standards for the number of parking spaces required for persons with disabilities. There are no conditions or requirements imposed for group homes that would affect the development or conversion of residences to meet the needs of persons with disabilities. There are no minimum distance standards between two or more special needs housing developments. The City of La Quinta has adopted the 2019 California Building Code, as well as the 2019 California Mechanical, Electrical, Energy, Fire, Residential, Green Building, and Plumbing Codes. No amendments have been made to the codes that would diminish the ability to accommodate persons with disabilities. There are no restrictions on requests for retrofitting of homes for accessibility, such as ramps and handrails. Requests for such retrofits are handled as any other minor improvement to a home necessitating a building permit, with the exception that the design must meet all applicable standards and ADA requirements, and is reviewed at the inspection phase for conformance to construction requirements. Although requests for retrofit of existing homes have been extremely limited in the past few years, a number of homes advertised for resale in the Cove area have been retrofitted or built specifically for persons with physical disabilities and are described as such. The public review process for the approval of group or senior homes is no different from any other permitted use in the applicable zone. Where a group or senior home is permitted by right, no public hearing is required. The project is brought to the Planning Commission if a MUP is required, and is subject to consideration and approval as any other use permitted by MUP. Where a senior group home may be requested with a MUP as part of a specific plan, the use would be considered and approved within the established public hearing process as part of the total specific plan and subject to the applicable Zoning Code provisions. Environmental and Infrastructure Constraints Development of new housing in La Quinta will continue to take place throughout the City. Public services and infrastructure are being upgraded and expanded within the City. Major flood control programs have been funded by the City and constructed by the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) for the protection of the Cove Area. In response to growth, Desert Sands and Coachella Valley Unified School Districts 141 operate several elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools that serve La Quinta residents. Three Riverside County Fire Department stations serve the City. The potable water system in the City is operated and administered by CVWD. The sanitary sewage collection and treatment system in the City is operated and administered by CVWD, which extends service based upon approved designs and improvements constructed by the private developer. Senate Bill (SB) 1087 requires water and sewer providers to create procedures to provide priority water and sewer service to lower income residential projects. The law also prohibits the denial or conditioning the approval of service without adequate findings and requires future water management plans to identify projected water use for lower income residential development. The City routes the Housing Element update to CVWD to facilitate consistency with these requirements. The City of La Quinta is served by Southern California Gas Company. The Southern California Gas Company has indicated that the future supply of natural gas will meet demand generated by additional development in the City. Major infrastructure improvements, including full-width streets, water and sewer mains, and stormwater systems, are the responsibility of the developer to install with any development. Developers are required to provide parks or in-lieu fees as part of a residential development. When infrastructure improvements are made that benefit other properties, the subdivider is reimbursed from the area fund when other properties in the area are developed. Non-Governmental Constraints Projects requiring a Site Development Permit generally apply for building permits with 30-90 days of approval. The building permit plan check process is expedited, and if plans are submitted with only minor deficiencies, building permits will be issued within 30 to 60 days of submittal. The City has not received requests for projects at densities lower than that proposed in the Land Use Inventory, and works with applicants to assure that the targeted density is achieved or exceeded. Opportunities for Energy Conservation The City has adopted a comprehensive Green and Sustainable La Quinta Program to enhance the City’s conservation of resources and to reduce 142 environmental impacts of existing and future conditions. This program will allow the City to consider a wide range of programs that will address energy, water, air quality, solid waste, land use, and transportation. Current Regulations and Programs Title 24 Regulations On a regulatory level, the City enforces the State Energy Conservation Standards (Title 24, California Code of Regulations). These standards incorporated into the City’s Building Code provide a great deal of flexibility for individual builders to achieve a minimum “energy budget” through the use of various performance standards. These requirements apply to all new residential and commercial construction as well as remodeling and rehabilitation construction where square footage is added. Compliance with Title 24 on the use of energy-efficient appliances and insulation has reduced energy demand stemming from new residential development. Green Building Programs Two prominent green building programs are California Green Builder, recognized by the California Energy Commission, and Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), which is sponsored by the US Green Building Council. Both programs involve a third-party certification process, have different environmental goals, and apply to different types of development. Green Builder is a voluntary environmental building and certification program for residential construction. Certified homes incorporate water-efficient landscaping and fixtures, utilize high efficiency insulation and ventilation systems, contain environmentally sound building materials, initiate waste reduction methods during construction, and must be 15 percent over existing Title 24 energy efficiency standards. LEED is a national rating system for green buildings. Primarily focused on commercial and multifamily residential projects, LEED requires the developer to register their project with the US Green Building Council, which in turn reviews the project for conformance and assigns points based upon various efficiency, materials quality, and design factors. Once the Council has reviewed the project, it issues a certification based upon the number of points achieved in each category. City Projects The City has undertaken an aggressive series of green building programs that demonstrate the opportunities available to reduce the overall 143 environmental impact of new developments. The Title 24 energy efficiency requirements significantly increase the overall energy efficiency of all new construction, and now require photovoltaic systems for residential projects, and will require them for commercial projects in 2030. Vista Dunes Courtyard Homes Located at 78-990 Miles Avenue (just west of Adams Street), the Vista Dunes project consists of 80 affordable courtyard-oriented single-family and duplex homes. This LEED Platinum certified development includes photovoltaic cells to generate electrical power. This feature will annually save $720 per unit in electric utility costs. Water saving improvements will reduce water usage by 1,900,000 gallons per year for the entire project. It is estimated that this project exceeds Title 24 by 28 percent. Some of the units will exceed Title 24 requirements by 30 percent or more. At the time of its development, Vista Dunes Courtyard Homes was the first LEED Platinum certified multifamily affordable housing development of its size in the country. The City maintains a photographic history of the project and produced a video for educational purposes. Further, tenants will be educated on energy efficiencies through written materials, a DVD and the project operator, CORE Housing Management. Wolff Waters Place Housing Project This affordable housing development exceeds Title 24 requirements by 24 percent and will save approximately 2,000,000 gallons of water from interior water use alone. Compliance with the CVWD Ordinance will further reduce exterior water use. The project is LEED certified and includes solar hot water for laundry buildings, a transit friendly location with a bus stop and shopping within walking distance, low-water-use landscape and irrigation, dual flush toilets, low-flow water fixtures, energy-efficient lights, ENERGY STAR appliances, recycled building materials, paint with low volatile organic compounds, reduced construction waste, advanced indoor air handling systems, underground parking, high efficiency air conditioning units, and a tenant training program. It also includes an onsite childcare center; for residents using the childcare center, the proximity of the daycare center to housing units reduces vehicle miles traveled and associated greenhouse gas emissions. 144 Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan In conjunction with the adoption of its 2013 General Plan, the City adopted a Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan. The Plan provides residents, business owners and land owners with a broad range of measures designed to reduce energy use and the use of fossil fuels. The Plan will be effective in reducing costs for existing homes and for new residential development. It will also allow changes in driving patterns, transit use and other measures that will reduce the City’s dependence on traditional energy sources. Future City Programs/Actions The City seeks to encourage and enforce regulations or incentives that do not serve as constraints to the development or rehabilitation of housing. The City should focus on measures and techniques that assist the occupant in reducing energy costs, thereby increasing the amount of income that can be spent on housing, childcare, health care, or other necessary costs. The continued implementation of the City’s Green and Sustainable La Quinta Program will require ongoing participation of many city departments and agencies. The program includes the City’s adherence to and promotion of green building practices, efficient energy usage, and implementation of conservation measures. The City provides information to developers based on research of best building practices and operational practices, such as commercial recycling programs provided in AB 1826. Program costs could include energy audit upgrades for existing facilities and buildings, irrigation and landscape modifications to City-maintained properties, City fleet vehicles, and City maintenance equipment. The City’s 2013 General Plan includes a Livable Community Element that provides direction on building siting, mixed use site planning, and energy reduction techniques. The element also includes a suite of policies and programs designed to lower energy costs, promote healthy living, and encourage high quality design. Under the direction of the City Manager’s Office, Community Development and Community Services Department staff plays an instrumental role in educating the community on water conservation programs and resources. Energy Conservation Partners In developing a better La Quinta, the City cannot be successful without a sound relationship with Coachella Valley Water District, Imperial Irrigation District, Southern California Gas, Burrtec Waste and Recycling 145 Services, Sunline Transit District, Coachella Valley Association of Governments, SCAG, and other entities. Additionally, many of the areas of concern, such as air quality and regional transportation, cannot be addressed without strong regional, state and federal programs. Utility Programs The City of La Quinta has a strong working relationship with local utility providers, including the Imperial Irrigation District (IID). IID is proactive in creating energy savings via conservation programs, home energy audits, product rebates, and general consumer tips. IID indicates that an average home owner can reduce energy use by 10 percent more by taking advantage of IID programs. IID offers rebate programs on the purchase of higher efficiency air conditioning units, the high efficiency refrigerators, and programmable thermostats. Additionally, product rebates are offered on ENERGY STAR equipment such as home and office electronics. IID also offers free in-home energy audits to its residential customers. Other utility programs assist residential customers with energy and water conservation and cost reduction. SoCalGas offers rebates on energy-efficient appliances, incentives for solar thermal water heating, and grants and assistance programs to reduce energy costs. The City works cooperatively with CVWD to promote and enforce, as required, water conservation programs, including those affecting homeowners and home builders. Burrtec offers programs that reduce solid waste and increase recycling opportunities. HOUSING RESOURCES Regional Housing Needs Assessment State Housing Law requires that SCAG identify future housing needs in each jurisdiction. To meet this mandate, SCAG develops the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA), which establishes both the projected need for housing and the fair share distribution of the projected need to its member jurisdictions. The RHNA calculates the projected new construction necessary to accommodate the anticipated population through October 2029. State housing law requires that cities and counties demonstrate adequate residential sites that could accommodate development of housing to satisfy future housing needs. 146 The 2021 RHNA proposes that La Quinta construct 1,530 new housing units to accommodate housing needs for all income groups during the planning period January 2022 through October 2029. These units are distributed by income category as illustrated in Table II-49. According to SCAG, 420 new units are needed to accommodate very low income households. Consistent with HCD methodologies, 50% (210) of these units are assumed to be for extremely low income (ELI) households, and the remaining 50% (210) are assumed to be for very low income households. A total of 269 new units are needed to accommodate low income households, 297 new units are needed for moderate income households, and 544 new units (provided through market-rate housing) are needed for above moderate income households. The City’s 1,530-unit future housing need is a 6.2 percent increase in the number of existing dwelling units (24,764 in 2019). Table II-49 2022–2029 Regional Housing Needs Assessment Household Income Levels Income as a Percent of County Median RHNA Allocation Percent Extremely Low1 --- 210 13.7 Very Low Less than 50% 210 13.7 Low 51%–80% 269 17.6 Moderate 81%–120% 297 19.4 Above-Moderate Over 120% 544 35.6 Total 1,530 100% Source: Regional Housing Needs Assessment for Southern California, 2021, prepared by SCAG. 1 Extremely Low Income (ELI) category is a subset of the Very Low Income category. ELI households are defined by HCD as those with incomes less than 30% of AMI. The number of ELI units is assumed to be 50% of all Very Low Income units. California housing element law allows local governments to obtain credit toward its RHNA housing goals in three ways: constructed and approved units, vacant and underutilized land, and the preservation of existing affordable housing. The City will rely on the construction of new units on vacant lands to meet its housing needs between 2022 and 2029. Meeting the Need for Affordable Housing With the loss of redevelopment set-aside funds, the State has limited the City’s ability to provide funding for new affordable housing projects. The City, however, continues to be committed to addressing its housing need. 147 The City continues to market its land in the Village (sites #2 through #6 in the land inventory, which could produce up to 42 additional units of very low and low income housing. Additional efforts will be made toward expanding housing opportunities in the Highway 111 corridor, on lands owned by private parties. Highway 111 provides access to jobs, transit, and has successfully integrated the Coral Mountain project, which the City built in the last planning period. To that end, site #13, owned by the City, has been added to the inventory, and is projected to provide 116 units for very low and low income households. The balance of the units, as shown in Table II-51, will be accommodated on multiple sites throughout the City, and will be developed through a combination of private development projects, and public/private partnerships where the City can participate if resources allow. The City has only recently seen an increase in inquiries regarding ADUs, and it is expected that with the latest additions to the Zoning Code (2021) to address changes in State law, that interest will increase. A program has been added to encourage, monitor and reevaluate the demand for ADUs throughout the planning period as a tool to expand affordable housing options for City residents. As discussed earlier in this Element, current conditions in the real estate market make it possible for moderate income households to afford market rate housing. Further, the rental market offers a broad range of units at rental rates, with a median gross rent of $1,473 per month. Table II-50 demonstrates the affordability of market rate rentals and home purchases in La Quinta for a moderate income four-person household. 148 Table II-50 Affordability of Housing 2021 Ownership Rental Median Existing Single Family Purchase Price $386,200 N/A Monthly Mortgage Costs (PITI) $2,047 N/A Median Gross Monthly Rent N/A $1,473 30% of Monthly Moderate Household Income1 $2,259 $2,259 Affordability Gap/Overage $212 $786 1 Per HCD, the annual income limit for a moderate income 4-person household in Riverside County is $90,350. Therefore, the monthly income is $7,529, and 30% is $2,259. As shown in the table, the rental and resale market can accommodate some of the City’s expected moderate income households during the 2022-2029 planning period. Available Land for Housing The Housing Element must identify available sites within the City that can accommodate the RHNA. The land inventory includes an analysis of the realistic capacity of the sites. An evaluation of zoning, densities, market demand, record of affordable housing development, and financial feasibility will establish the ability of available sites to provide housing for all income levels. Available Vacant Land The vacant land inventory only includes parcels that the City has identified as having the potential to develop during the 2022-2029 planning period. Additional vacant sites are located in the City but are not assumed to have the potential to satisfy the current RHNA for lower income households. The development potential for Village Commercial (VC) sites is assumed to be improved through logical consolidation with adjacent vacant lots. The City has seen interest in the development of more dense residential projects in the Village, indicating that the development community has an interest and is participating in lot consolidation which could result in additional units in this part of the City. The City will encourage and facilitate lot consolidation in this district through incentives provided in Program H-3.3.b. The City will also continue to consider City-owned lands, not on the inventory, for affordable housing projects in the Village. The City’s flexible 149 development and use standards further facilitate the development of a range of housing types. The Table also includes 456 units for above moderate income households. These are all associated with approved projects which are expected to develop during the planning period. In addition, existing vacant single family lots are located throughout the City which only require building permit approvals, and two large planned communities are currently in the entitlement process, and would result in more than 2,822 units in the City, as shown in Table III-23. Table II-51 provides a summary of the vacant land with residential development potential within the City. A map showing the parcel locations is provided in Exhibit II-25. As shown on the map, inventory lands are geographically distributed throughout the City and are not concentrated in any areas. As such, they further fair housing principles. The City owns some of the sites shown in Table II-51. Some of these lots are located in the Village, and are small lots that the City has assembled over several years. The City is marketing the lots as consolidated parcels, and will complete lot mergers (as provided in Program H-1.1.b) to facilitate their sale. Two sites are located in the center of the City, and will be marketed for joint venture with the affordable housing development community. Sites will be offered, consistent with the Surplus Land Act, through Requests for Proposals. Table II-51 includes sites which were in the City’s inventory in the prior planning period, but no sites have been included in the inventory for two consecutive previous planning periods. 150 Table II-51 Vacant Land Inventory Map Key APN Acres Existing GP Existing Zoning Projected Density Projected Yield Very Low, Low and Moderate Income Sites 1 646-070-016 13.84 MHDR RMH (AHO) 20 280 2* 770156007 0.23 VC VC 14 4 770156010 0.39 VC VC 14 5 770181009 0.36 VC VC 14 5 3 (City Owned) 773078005 0.11 MC/VC MC/VC 14 1 773078006 0.11 MC/VC MC/VC 14 1 773078007 0.11 MC/VC MC/VC 14 1 773078016 0.12 MC/VC MC/VC 14 2 773078017 0.12 MC/VC MC/VC 14 2 773078034 1.11 MC/VC MC/VC 14 15 7 604-032-042 1.88 MHDR RMH 12 22 8 (City Owned) 600-030-010 2.72 of 11.29 MHDR RMH 19 52 9 600-390-024 15.14 CG CP/CR 18 273 10* 600080001 0.19 MHDR RM 10 2 600080002 0.19 MHDR RM 10 2 600080003 0.19 MHDR RM 10 2 600080004 0.19 MHDR RM 10 2 600080005 0.19 MHDR RM 10 2 600080006 0.19 MHDR RM 10 2 600080007 0.19 MHDR RM 10 2 600080008 0.19 MHDR RM 10 2 600080009 0.21 MHDR RM 10 2 600080041 2.4 MHDR RM 10 24 11 643-020-025 4.81 CG CR 26 126 12* 600340050 4.46 MHDR RM 8 36 600340051 13.01 MHDR RM 8 104 13 (City Owned) 600-020-057 6.42 CG CR 18 116 Total Very Low, Low and Moderate Income Sites 1,072 *Moderate income site Above Moderate Income Sites Acres Existing GP Existing Zoning Projected Density Projected Yield 15 Various 40.76 LDR/OS-R RVL/PR 3 90 16 Various 37.43 LDR RL/PR 3 60 17 Various 29.56 LDR RL 3 94 151 Table II-51 Vacant Land Inventory Map Key APN Acres Existing GP Existing Zoning Projected Density Projected Yield 18 Various 20.72 LDR RL 3 57 19 Various 33.07 LDR RL 3 85 20 Various 28.76 LDR RL 3 70 Total Above Moderate Sites 456 Total All Sites 1,528 152 153 Site Adequacy Analysis The sites shown in Table II-50, above, all accommodate residential development at various densities. Site 1 is residentially designated, and benefits from the Affordable Housing Overlay, which increases its density potential (please see below). Residential development in La Quinta, particularly that for affordable housing projects, has been built at or near the maximum allowable densities. For example, development in the RM zone generally occurred at the maximum density of 8 units per acre or above through density bonus provisions. Miraflores Apartments were constructed at a density of 11.2 units per acre in the RM zone in 2003. In 2004, Hadley Villas Apartments were developed at a density of 7.8 units per acre in the RM zone. In 2001, the Aventine Apartments were constructed at a density of 14.3 units per acre in the RH zone. The City’s most recent restricted affordable projects have also been completed within existing residential densities: Wolff Waters Place was built at 14.7 units per acre, the Washington Street Apartments’ expansion was completed at a density of 8 units per acre, Vista Dunes was built at a density of 10 units per acre, and the Coral Mountain Apartments were built at a density of 16 units per acre. In order to expand the analysis of realistic capacity, other cities in the Coachella Valley were analyzed. As the area operates as a region, with similar building trends, zoning requirements and land use patterns, an analysis of regional trends is appropriate. The following projects are planned or under construction regionally: Palm Springs: • Monarch Apartments, will provide 60 units affordable to very low and low income households on 3.6 acres, at a density of 17 units per acre. The project is fully funded and will break ground in October of 2021. Palm Desert: • Carlos Ortega Villas, consists of 72 units on 3.48 acres affordable to very low and low income households, at a density of 21 units per acre. • Vitalia, 270 units affordable to very low and low income households on 12 acres approved in 2021, at a density of 23 units per acre. • Millennium SARDA site, 240 units affordable to very low and low income households on 10 acres, under contract in 2021, at a density of 24 units per acre. 154 Indio: • Arroyo Crossing 1 is currently under construction, and provides 184 units on 6.4 acres affordable to very low and low income households, at a density of 29 units per acre. • Arroyo Crossing 2, will provide 216 units affordable to very low and low income households on 7.3 acres, at a density of 30 units per acre. The project was approved in 2021. In the region, projects ranging in density from 17 to 29 units per acre are being funded and can be built to accommodate lower income households. Therefore, the densities for larger projects, ranging from 18 to 26 units per acre, can be achieved in La Quinta. In the past, the City has applied the Affordable Housing Overlay to specific inventory sites which were zoned for non-residential uses. This strategy is being modified (see Program 3.1.a) to apply to all inventory sites, and to increase the AHO density to 30 units per acre, even though, as demonstrates above, affordable housing projects in the region are being built at lower densities. The 30 unit per acre density will be the base on which density bonus provisions will be applied, as described in Program 3.1.a. Units built using the AHO must be affordable to lower income households, unless they are identified as moderate income sites in Table II-50. As provided in Program 3.1.a, the AHO will allow three story construction (consistent with the existing High Density Residential Zone), and shall be analyzed to assure that development standards are sufficient to allow the 30 unit per acre density. Site 2 consists of three small lots in the Village, on Desert Club Drive. The three lots have been approved for 14 apartments which are to be affordable to moderate income households. The three lots may be merged by the owner, but can proceed as three lots without further City processes. The owner has been finalizing building plans and construction is expected in 2022. As shown in Table III-49, market rental rates in the City are affordable to moderate income households. Therefore, these units have been included for moderate income households. Three sites in Table II-50 are over 10 acres in size. Although the State does not believe that these sites can be developed for affordable housing, the Coachella Valley is experiencing development of lower income projects on larger sites, including two projects in Palm Desert described above. Nevertheless, in order to encourage the development of affordable projects on these sites, Program 3.1.a has been added, which provides incentives for subdivision of larger sites. 155 It should also be noted that Site 10, which includes multiple small lots for 42 moderate income units, is an approved apartment project which is being constructed on land previously owned by the City, which was successfully sold to a private developer. The project is expected to be constructed in the next two years. The parcels previously were developed as single family homes, which the City bought to widen Jefferson Street. Upon completion of the widening, the lots were marketed to the private development community, and an apartment project was proposed in 2019, and approved in 2020 for the site. The City therefore has experience in the assembly of smaller lots for the successful development of housing. Finally, sites 15 through 20 are provided to accommodate above moderate income households. These sites are all located in existing approved communities or tract maps, and require only residential building permits to proceed to construction. Environment and Infrastructure Analysis None of the parcels identified in the vacant land inventory are located in areas of topographic constraint or have known environmental hazards. The sites identified in the vacant land inventory are adjacent to existing urbanized development and are within service hook-up distance of existing water and sewer systems as well as all dry utilities in adjacent streets. All providers have sufficient capacity to accommodate the growth generated by the units listed in Table II-51. According to the latest Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) Urban Water Management Plan (2015), the implementation of water conservation, groundwater recharge, and water source substitution management strategies will ensure that adequate water resources are available to existing and future residents of La Quinta. Affordability Analysis It is expected that development of affordable housing units will be accomplished through public-private partnerships, with a focus on two areas of the City: the Village for smaller projects that bring residents into the expanding commercial downtown, and along Highway 111, building upon the success of the Coral Mountain apartments. It is important to note that the sites identified provide a variety of land sizes to allow flexibility in types of projects, and exceed the City’s need for very low and low income units, allowing for greater opportunities for a mix of market and affordable units within projects. 156 As described above, the median sales price for a home is approximately $386,200 and the median gross rent for an apartment unit is approximately $1,473 per month. In comparison, the maximum affordable sales price for a moderate income family of four is $313,650 and the maximum affordable rent for a moderate income couple is $1,808 per month. Moderate income households, therefore, can afford to rent in the City and are able to afford homes that are lower than the median price currently. Some moderate income households, especially one and two person households or larger families, will need assistance to purchase a home. The City will continue to work with affordable housing developers to participate in projects and provide streamlining, financial assistance and fee reductions wherever possible. However, it is important to note, as identified by participating affordable housing developers in the City’s workshop and outreach, that funding affordable housing projects has been made much more difficult with the loss of local redevelopment funds, and that these developers must identify and secure twice or three times the funding sources that were previously necessary to fund projects. This constraint is one that the City cannot control and cannot alleviate. General proforma analyses were conducted using land costs (average of $448,493 per acre of vacant residential land in La Quinta) and construction costs ($317,074 per unit of affordable housing according to affordable housing developers contacted in the preparation of this Update) to estimate the capacity of land in La Quinta to support affordable housing. The results indicate that homeownership products will remain available to moderate income households without a very large subsidy. The developers of ownership projects require financial returns through the one-time sale of the housing units. A generally accepted minimum project size for affordable housing development is 50 units. Like their higher density counterparts, lower density sites able to accommodate 50 units are eligible for funding mechanisms such as Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTCs), a type of restricted development that must meet strict size and amenity guidelines to compete for funding. High density is also not a determining factor in obtaining other resources, such as HOME funds and Community Development Block Grant program funding. The RM and RMH sites identified in Table II-50, would both allow a minimum project size consistent with these requirements. 157 Financial and Regulatory Subsidies A subsidy can be financial or regulatory in nature. Financial subsidies are found in federal, state, local, and private programs and organizations focused on the production of affordable housing. Developers in La Quinta use and leverage many sources of financial assistance. Projects may seek funding from LIHTCs, tax-exempt bonds, Community Development Block Grants, HOME funds, other HUD grant programs, and commercial banking resources. Regulatory subsidies can take many forms, including fee waivers or deferrals, flexible development standards, and increased densities. Higher densities generally increase the financial feasibility of a residential project as a developer is able to sell more housing units on the same amount and cost of land (even with slightly lower sales prices associated with smaller, attached units). The City’s vision recognizes the importance of providing affordable housing for its residents and employees. Accordingly, the City supports affordable housing development through financial and regulatory subsidies and permits densities up to 24 units per acre with the Affordable Housing Overlay (higher densities are permitted through density bonus provisions). The City is thereby able to achieve both the goal of maintaining lower density community character while also producing its fair share of affordable housing. Vacant Land Opportunities The City has established a strong record of providing assistance to affordable multifamily housing projects (townhomes and apartments), ranging in density from 7.8 to over 20 units per acre. Single-family detached assisted housing was also developed, with City assistance, at densities as low as 4.4 units per acre and up to 7.8 units per acre. La Quinta is able to achieve market-driven moderate income housing through the relative affordability of land, the local market demand for lower maintenance housing types, and reasonable development impact and entitlement fees. La Quinta has a solid record of working with local nonprofits and affordable housing developers to accommodate the housing needs of its lower income residents. The vacant land inventory provides the City and affordable housing developers with a map of opportunity areas. The moderate income housing need can be met without any mixed-use development. However, the City recognizes that mixed-use developments will play a role in moderate and above moderate housing 158 opportunities in the future. Both the General Plan and the Zoning Ordinance have been modified to encourage Mixed Use development. The City’s efforts to promote mixed use development have had limited success. According to the development community, mixed use projects cannot be financed in La Quinta, due to a lack of such projects in the region. Mixed use properties are therefore not included in this inventory. Fair Housing According to the Fair Housing analysis (see “Fair Housing” section), the City has a low segregation level, no racially or ethnically concentrated areas of poverty, equal access to opportunity, and no disproportionate housing needs. The sites identified above will not exacerbate any such conditions. PRESERVATION OF AT RISK UNITS State Government Code requires that localities identify and develop a program for their Housing Elements for the preservation of affordable multifamily units assisted under various federal, state and local programs. In the preservation analysis, localities are required to provide an inventory of assisted, affordable units that are eligible to convert to market rate within five years of the end of the planning period (2034). Income-restricted housing units sometimes change to market rate due to expiration of subsidies, mortgage prepayments, or expiration of affordability restrictions. An inventory of all assisted multifamily projects is provided in Table II- 52. The earliest possible date of conversion for any of the City’s restricted multifamily housing stock is 2051 for the extremely low and low income units at Seasons Senior Apartments. There are no at risk units in the City. 160 Table II-52 Assisted Multifamily Project Inventory Project Earliest Date of Conversion Extremely Low (30%) Very Low (50%) Low (80%) Moderate (120%) Above Moderate (120%+) Total Aventine Apartments (47750 Adams St) 2056 --- --- 10 10 --- 20 Hadley Villas Senior Apartments (78875 Avenue 47) 2059 65 12 1 --- 1 79 Seasons at Miraflores Senior Apartments (47747 Gertrude Way) 2057 45 71 --- --- --- 116 Seasons La Quinta Senior Apartments (50915 Rainbow Ct.) 2051 19 --- 37 31 --- 87 Vista Dunes Courtyard Homes (44950 Vista Dunes Lane) 2063 8 64 8 --- --- 80 Washington Street (senior) Apartments 1 (42800 Washington) 2066 24 72 42 2 --- 140 Wolff Waters Place (47795 Dune Palms Road) 2065 43 56 37 80 --- 216 Coral Mountain Apartments (79625 Vista Coralina Lane) 2070 --- 36 138 2 --- 176 Total N/A 204 311 273 125 1 914 Source: City of La Quinta 1 Rental assistance for anyone ≤ 50% AMI or lower Maintenance of the at-risk housing units as affordable will depend largely on market conditions, the status of HUD renewals of Section 8 contracts, and the attractiveness of financial incentives, if warranted. 161 GOALS, POLICIES, AND PROGRAMS The following goals, policies, and programs set forth a comprehensive housing plan for the City of La Quinta during the 2022-2029 planning period. Adequate Sites for Housing GOAL H-1 Provide housing opportunities that meet the diverse needs of the City’s existing and projected population. v Policy H-1.1 Identify adequate sites to accommodate a range of product types, densities, and prices to address the housing needs of all household types, lifestyles, and income levels. Provide new housing choices by increasing affordable housing supply in higher opportunity areas and throughout the community, and improve housing mobility through encouraging various housing options such as accessory dwelling units and creative housing solutions. Program 1.1.a: To address the City’s RHNA allocation for extremely low income households, 15% of units on the City’s land on Highway 111 (site #13) will be assigned to extremely low income households. The City shall negotiate very low income units for all other projects on sites identified in the Vacant Land Inventory (Table II-50) individually to reach the target of 210 units during the planning period. § Timing: June 2025 for Highway 111 project, as projects are constructed for additional units § Funding Source: Private Funding, Tax Credit Financing, Other sources as identified § Responsible Agency: City Manager’s Office/Housing § Program 1.1.b: The City will merge its parcels in the Village (as listed in Table II-51) to facilitate the consolidation of these lots for sale through the Surplus Land Act. § Timing: June 2023 for lot mergers. June 2024 for RFPs and land sales. § Funding Source: General Fund § Responsible Agency: City Manager’s Office/Housing 162 Program 1.1.c: To encourage the development of housing for extremely low, low and special needs residents, the City will develop a program of incentives for the subdivision of larger sites, to include application fee waivers, DIF fee reductions and expedited processing. The City will contact the owners of the three sites listed in Table II-50 and encourage that they subdivide the land and take advantage of the City’s incentive program. § Timing: June 2022 for development of program. June 2023 for initial contacts with land owners, and annually thereafter. § Funding Source: General Fund § Responsible Agency: Planning Division, City Manager’s Office/Housing v Policy H-1.2 Focus housing growth within existing City boundaries until it is necessary to pursue annexation or development in planning areas for affordable housing. v Policy H-1.3 Direct new housing development to viable areas where essential public facilities are provided and employment opportunities, educational facilities, and commercial support are available. v Policy H-1.4 The City shall promote and affirmatively further fair housing opportunities throughout the community for all persons regardless of race, religion, sex, marital status, ancestry, national origin, color, familial status, disability, source of income, veteran or military status, or other characteristics protected by the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Government Code Section 65008, and any other applicable state and federal fair housing and planning law. Assist in the Development of Affordable Housing GOAL H-2 Assist in the creation and provision of resources to support housing for lower and moderate income households. v Policy H-2.1 Increase housing choices for lower and moderate income households in areas of higher need and throughout the community. Address disproportionate housing needs and alleviate disproportionate cost 163 burdens on lower and moderate income households by providing more affordable housing units. Program H-2.1.a: Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) The City will modify its Zoning Ordinance to comply with State law regarding ADUs and JADUs and provide for the reduced parking standards, setbacks and other incentives included in the law. The City shall establish a program to encourage the building of ADUs and JADUs, with a goal of 2 new units per year throughout the planning period, and monitor their development to gauge if they are affordable alternatives for housing. The program will include tracking annual permits, an annual survey of rents in ADUs, and whether any ADUs are accepting housing subsidy or restricting their units to very low or low income households. § Timing: Zoning amendments June 2022. Monitoring program beginning June 2023. § Funding Source: General Fund § Responsible Agency: Design and Development Department Program H-2.1.b: City-owned Lots Aggressively pursue development of the City’s central-city properties (sites 8 and 13) to generate up to 168 units of extremely low, very low and low income units on these parcels. To implement this program, the City will establish a schedule for Requests for Proposals and include incentives. These incentives may include elimination of Development Impact Fees, financial assistance in the form of land contributions, and density bonuses as provided in the Zoning Ordinance. In addition, the City will consider affordable housing for other City-owned lots in the Village when marketing the land for development, including mixed use projects that combine retail and residential uses. Wherever possible, include 15% affordable units in these projects § Timing: Annually, beginning with June 2023. § Funding Source: General Fund § Responsible Agency: City Manager’s Office/Housing Program H-2.1.c: Creative Housing Solutions In order to expand the variety of housing options for extremely low and low income households in the City, study, research and pursue the amendments to the Zoning Code and subdivision ordinance that would be required to allow creative housing 164 solutions, including “tiny homes,” prefabricated or “kit” homes, shipping container conversions, and other options available in the market as they arise. Present the findings of the research to the Planning Commission and Council for their consideration. This program could generate up to 4 units per year in creative housing solutions. § Timing: Research June 2024. Planning Commission and City Council Study Session no later than June 2025. Amendments per Council direction by the end of 2025. § Funding Source: General Fund § Responsible Agency: Design and Development Department v Policy H-2.2 Support public, private, and nonprofit efforts in the development of affordable housing. Program H-2.2.a: Density Bonus Amendments Revise the Zoning Ordinance to ensure compliance with Assembly Bill (AB) 2345 as it pertains to Density Bonus requirements. • Timing: June 2022 regular Zoning Ordinance update • Funding Source: General Fund • Responsible Agency: Design and Development Department v Policy H-2.3 Pursue a variety of forms of private, local, state, and federal assistance to support development of affordable housing throughout the community. Program H-2.3.a: Collaborative Partnerships The City shall continue to meet with affordable housing development entities to discuss types of incentives available and requirements for obtaining assistance, discuss appropriate sites for housing for extremely low, low and special needs residents, and foster professional collaboration between the City and affordable housing stakeholders. This program could result in 2 new partnership projects during the planning period. § Timing: Project-by-project basis, by request, or on an annual basis. § Funding Source: General Fund § Responsible Agency: Design and Development Department 165 Program H-2.3.b: Mixed Use in the Highway 111 Corridor In order to take advantage of the high density residential permitted in the Mixed Use overlay, develop a menu of incentives, including reduction in development fees, density bonuses and other provisions for the inclusion of affordable housing units in Mixed Use projects within the Highway 111 Plan area. This program could result in 100 to 300 new units of affordable housing in the Corridor. § Timing: Menu of incentives, June 2023. As projects are proposed § Funding Source: General Fund § Responsible Agency: City Manager’s Office/Housing Program H-2.3.c: Affordable Housing Renter-to-Owner Transition There are many resources that the City, nonprofits, or for-profit developers may utilize to subsidize the construction and maintenance of affordable housing. This program, in conjunction with Program H-2.3.a, could result in 2 new partnership projects during the planning period. Some of the most prominent resources are described below. § Timing: Update website with funding information and partnership opportunities by June 2022, and every six months thereafter. § Funding Source: General Fund § Responsible Agency: City Manager’s Office/Housing Low Income Tax Credits Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) provides federal tax credits for private developers and investors that agree to set aside all or a portion of their units for low income households. A minimum of 20 percent of the units must be affordable to low income households and 40 percent of the units must be affordable to moderate income households. Community Reinvestment Act The Community Reinvestment Act provides favorable financing to affordable housing developers. The Redevelopment Agency, development community, and local, regional, and national banks are encouraged to work together to meet their obligations pursuant to the Community Reinvestment Act. 166 California Housing Finance Agency Program The California Housing Finance Agency (CHFA) has three single- family programs for primarily moderate and middle income homebuyers: the Home Ownership Assistance Program and the Affordable Housing Partnership Program. Each provides permanent mortgage financing for first-time homebuyers at below-market interest rates. HOME Funds HOME is the largest Federal block grant distributed to state and local governments for the creation of lower income housing. Cities apply when Notices of Funding Availability are issued. Neighborhood Stabilization Program HUD’s Neighborhood Stabilization Program makes emergency assistance grants available to local governments for the acquisition, redevelopment, and renting or resale of foreclosed properties at-risk of abandonment. Riverside County First-Time Homebuyers Program Continue participation in the Riverside County First-Time Homebuyers Program for low and moderate income households. Mortgage Credit Certificate The Riverside County Mortgage Credit Certificate Program is designed to assist low and moderate income first time homebuyers. Under the Mortgage Credit Certificate Program, first-time homebuyers receive a tax credit based on a percentage of the interest paid on their mortgage. This tax credit allows the buyer to qualify more easily for home loans, as it increases the effective income of the buyer. Under federal legislation, 20 percent of the funds must be set aside for buyers with incomes between 75 and 80 percent of the county median income. Finance Agency Lease-Purchase Program Riverside/San Bernardino County Housing Finance Agency Lease Purchase Program provides down payment assistance and closing costs for eligible households up to 140 percent of the area median income. Housing Choice Voucher (formerly Section 8) Referrals Housing Choice Vouchers allow lower income households to use rental subsidies anywhere in the County, including La Quinta. 167 Program H-2.3.d: Sweat Equity and Shared Equity Continue to work with organizations that offer sweat and shared equity housing programs to lower and moderate income households in La Quinta, with a goal of assisting 2 to 4 households annually. Sweat equity and shared equity programs provide lower and moderate income households with ownership assistance. Sweat equity refers to the exchange of time and effort, usually in the form of construction activities, for an affordable ownership opportunity. • Timing: Meet with CVHC and Habitat for Humanity annually or more frequently (if requested) to identify opportunities for coordinated efforts or potential housing projects. • Funding Source: General Fund • Responsible Agency: City Manager’s Office/Housing Removal of Governmental Constraints to Housing GOAL H-3 Create a regulatory system that does not unduly constrain the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing affordable to all La Quinta residents. v Policy H-3.1 Remove unnecessary regulatory constraints to enable the construction or rehabilitation of housing that meets the needs of La Quinta residents, including lower income and special needs residents. Program 3.1.a: All properties listed in the Affordable Housing Inventory for extremely low, very low and low income units shall have the Affordable Housing Overlay applied. Further, the AHO text shall be amended to allow 30 units per acre and to allow 3 story development. The analysis that accompanies the Zone text amendment shall demonstrate that the development standards being applied to the AHO, including setbacks, height and parking requirements, allow a density of 30 units per acre. Consistent with Government Code Section 65583.2(h) and (i), the AHO will permit owner-occupied and rental multifamily residential use by right for developments in which at least 20 percent of the units are affordable to lower income households during the planning period. These sites shall be zoned with minimum density of 20 units per acre and development standards that permit at least 16 units per site. 168 § Timing: October 2022 for Zoning Map and text amendments § Funding Source: General Fund § Responsible Agency: Planning Division v Policy H-3.2 Coordinate the development of affordable housing throughout the community with the provision of key utilities to ensure prompt and adequate service. v Policy H-3.3 Incentivize the development of affordable housing to facilitate the development of housing for the City’s lower and moderate income households throughout the community. Program H-3.3.a: Priority Water and Sewer Service Route the adopted Housing Element to the CVWD and notify them of changes and future updates to the Housing Element. In compliance with state law, the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) must create procedures to provide priority water and sewer service to lower income residential project. The law also prohibits the denial or conditioning the approval of service without adequate findings, and requires future water management plans to identify projected water use for lower income residential development. § Timing: Upon Housing Element adoption § Funding Source: General Fund § Responsible Agency: Design and Development Department, Coachella Valley Water District Program H-3.3.b: Encourage Lot Consolidation Although not on the Site’s Inventory, several small lots in the Village Commercial would have improved development potential through lot consolidation. The Village Build Out Plan and Zoning Code amendments have been completed to encourage consolidation. The City continues to market its land in the Village, and will also work with private land owners and developers to assemble larger holding to allow multi-family projects which increase the number of residents in the Village. The City will consider potential incentives including fee deferral or reductions, parking requirement reduction, and relief from various other development standards that could potentially increase the cost of the project, resulting in 1 new project per year. 169 § Timing: As City staff reviews projects in the Village § Funding Source: General Fund § Responsible Agency: Design and Development Department GOAL H-4 Conserve and improve the quality of existing La Quinta neighborhoods and individual properties, including targeting areas of higher need and concentration of lower income households. v Policy H-4.1 Protect the quality of La Quinta’s neighborhoods through the rehabilitation of both affordable and market-rate homes. v Policy H-4.2 Promote financial and technical assistance to lower and moderate income households for housing maintenance and improvements. v Policy H-4.3 Encourage the retention and rehabilitation of existing single-family neighborhoods and mobile home parks that are economically and physically sound. v Policy H-4.4 Enhance neighborhoods that presently provide affordable housing with drainage, lighting and landscape amenities, and parks and recreation areas, including targeting areas of higher need and concentration of lower income households. Employ government and non-government resources to preserve and revitalize neighborhoods and communities and thereby provide protection against disinvestment-based displacement. Program H-4.4.a: Housing Condition Survey & Monitoring Complete an inventory of housing conditions (updated approximately every five years) to enable the City to properly target Code Compliance and rehabilitation resources. To better understand the City’s housing needs the quality and condition of the housing stock must be inventoried on a regular basis. The inventory should focus on older neighborhoods, such as those south of Calle Tampico, west of Washington Street, and north of Highway 111. 170 § Timing: Complete by June 2023 § Funding Source: General Fund § Responsible Agency: Design and Development Department Program H-4.4.b: Habitat for Humanity Residential Rehabilitation Program Complete the Memorandum of Understanding with Habitat for Humanity to implement the “Brush with Kindness” program. The program will be implemented by Habitat volunteers who will donate time for repair and maintenance programs, including yard work, weed abatement, window replacements, roof repairs, and air conditioning repair. Residents will be prioritized to focus on seniors, veterans, the disabled, low and very low income residents, and those in affordably-designated homes. The first-year City contribution will be $40,000, and the annual amounts will be reviewed every year based on the success of the program. § Timing: MOU by June 2022, assist 6 households annually through the planning period § Funding Source: General Fund § Responsible Agency: Habitat for Humanity, City Manager’s Office/Housing Program H-4.4.c: County of Riverside Home Repair Grant Refer code violators and interested parties to the County of Riverside for home repair grants. The County of Riverside Economic Development Agency Home Repair Program provides lower income households with up to $6,000 for home repairs such as a new roof, new air-conditioner, or a handicap ramp. As a jurisdiction in Riverside County, lower income La Quinta households are eligible for this grant. § Timing: Throughout planning period, refer 5 households annually § Funding Source: General Fund § Responsible Agency: Design and Development Department, City Manager’s Office/Housing Program H-4.4.d: Rehabilitation Resources List Provide a rehabilitation resources list on the affordable housing and code compliance pages of the City’s website. Use the list, in online or printed form, as a reference for code violators. Lower and moderate income homeowners may need assistance in 171 affording important home repairs and improvements. The City can assist these households by compiling and sharing a listing of local, state, and federal programs offering rehabilitation assistance. § Timing: Create list by June 2022. Distribute to 15 households annually. § Funding Source: General Fund § Responsible Agency: Design and Development Department, Community Resources Department, City Manager’s Office/Housing Equal Housing Opportunity GOAL H-5 Provide equal housing opportunities for all persons. v Policy 5.1 Provide the regulatory framework to create an environment in which housing opportunities are equal. v Policy 5.2 Encourage and support the enforcement of laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in lending practices and in the sale or rental of housing. Program H-5.2.a: Collaborate and coordinate with government agencies (e.g. Fair Housing Council of Riverside County) and nonprofit groups (e.g. Habitat for Humanity) to support outreach and expansion of lending programs for homeownership among minority populations. Advertise workshops and webinars held by these organizations on financial resources for homeownership on the City website, under News page and Directory of Services (see Program H-5.2.c). This program could result in homeownership for 5 minority households annually. • Timing: Annually (June) with adoption of budget, subject to available funding. • Funding Source: General Fund • Responsible Agency: City Manager’s Office/Housing 172 Program H-5.2.b: Fair Housing Referrals Continue to refer up to 10 tenants and landlords annually to the Fair Housing Council of Riverside County. Provide information on fair housing resources on the City’s website and at City Hall. Identify and coordinate with local nonprofits, service organizations and community groups that can assist in distributing fair housing information. Fair housing organizations provide dispute resolution and legal assistance to tenants and landlords in conflict. Such services are particularly important for lower and moderate income households unable to afford counsel. § Timing: Referral service as needed. Information to be maintained on website § Funding Source: General Fund § Responsible Agency: City Manager’s Office/Housing Program H-5.2.c: Directory of Services Maintain the online directory of services and information to provide La Quinta residents with contact information for community organizations and service providers that address special needs. While numerous services are available to special needs and lower income households, it can be difficult to readily have access to these resources. A directory provides the contact information necessary to seek housing assistance. § Timing: Update website annually § Funding Source: General Fund § Responsible Agency: City Manager’s Office/Housing v Policy 5.3 Encourage support services for the Coachella Valley’s homeless populations through referrals and collaborative efforts with non-profits and other jurisdictions. Program H-5.3.a: Regional Facilities for the Homeless Continue to support and collaborate with the Coachella Valley Association of Governments Homelessness Committee efforts to maintain a regional homeless facility that provides housing as well as supportive services. The Strategic Plan created by the Homelessness Committee establishes a continuum of care for the Coachella Valley. 173 § Timing: City staff will continue to collaborate with CVAG throughout the planning period and work with the appropriate facilities directly. § Funding Source: Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund § Responsible Agency: City Manager’s Office/Housing v Policy 5.4 Assist in the creation of a continuum of care for the homeless population and those transitioning into permanent housing. Program H-5.4.a: Low Barrier Navigation Centers Review and revise, as necessary, the Zoning Ordinance to ensure compliance with Assembly Bill (AB) 101 as it pertains to Low Barrier Navigation Centers. Modify the definition of “homeless shelter” to include this use. • Timing: June 2022 at regular Zoning Ordinance update • Funding Source: General Fund • Responsible Agency: Design and Development Department Program H-5.4.b: Zoning Amendments for Emergency Shelters, Transitional and Supportive Housing Revise the Zoning Ordinance to require that homeless shelters only be required to provide parking for employees; and that Transitional and Supportive Housing be permitted uses in the Medium, Medium-High and High density residential zones. • Timing: June 2022 at regular Zoning Ordinance update • Funding Source: General Fund • Responsible Agency: Design and Development Department v Policy 5.5 Improve quality of life for disabled persons by facilitating relief from regulatory requirements that may create barriers to accessible housing and promoting universal design. Energy and Water Conservation GOAL H-6.1 Provide a regulatory framework that facilitates and encourages energy and water conservation through sustainable site planning, project design, and green technologies and building materials. 174 v Policy H-6.1 Promote higher density and compact developments that increase energy efficiency and reduce land consumption. v Policy H-6.2 Facilitate housing development and rehabilitation that conserves natural resources and minimizes greenhouse gas emissions. v Policy H-6.3 Encourage and enforce green building regulations or incentives that do not serve as constraints to the development or rehabilitation of housing. v Policy H-6.4 Focus sustainability efforts on measures and techniques that also assist the occupant in reducing energy costs; therefore reducing housing costs. v Policy H-6.5 Use and encourage emerging technologies to reduce high demands for electricity and natural gas including use of passive solar devices and where feasible other renewable energy technologies (e.g., biomass, wind, and geothermal). Program H-6.5.a: Going Green La Quinta Program Implement green goals, policies, and programs that accurately represent the City’s direction in resource conservation and minimizing greenhouse gas emissions. Implement design standards for residential and commercial structures that encourage solar protection to directly result in energy conservation. § Timing: As projects are proposed § Funding Source: General Fund § Responsible Agency: Design and Development Department Program H-6.5.b: Energy Conservation Partners Continue to meet with and seek insight from utilities, service providers, and other entities involved in energy conservation efforts appropriate for La Quinta. In working toward a sustainable La Quinta, the City and its residents will need to collaborate with utilities and service providers. Partnerships with the Coachella Valley Water District, Imperial Irrigation District, Southern California Gas, Burrtec Waste and Recycling Services, 175 Sunline Transit District, Coachella Valley Association of Governments, Southern California Association of Governments and other entities will be an important component of making La Quinta a more livable city. § Timing: As part of regular coordination meetings with utilities § Funding Source: General Fund § Responsible Agency: City Manager’s Office, Design and Development Department Program H-6.5.c: Energy Efficiency Programs Investigate all potential energy efficiency programs and provide a list of programs on the City’s Going Green website. In addition to programs that may become available through IID, investigate other opportunities, including state and federal incentives, and promote them on the Going Green website. § Timing: Ongoing as programs are identified § Funding Source: General Fund, IID program funds, and other programs as identified § Responsible Agency: City Manager’s Office, Design and Development Department Program H-6.5.d: Weatherization Assistance Encourage low income homeowners or renters to apply for IID and SCG programs, including free energy audits, home weatherization, and utility rebate programs by advertising available programs on the City’s website and at City Hall. § Timing: Advertise annually as program funds are available § Funding: General Fund § Responsible Agency: Design and Development Department, City Manager’s Office Appendix A Public Outreach Materials AB 1486 - List of Developers that have notified the Department of Housing and Community Development of Interest in Surplus Land, Table Range A2:J486 Revised: 12/1/2020 County Organization CalHFA Certified Housing Sponsor?Address City State Zip Contact Phone Email Address RIVERSIDE COUNTY Green Development Company X 251 S Lake Ave #320 Pasadena CA 91105 Andrew Slocum (310) 467-9329 Andrew@greendev.co RIVERSIDE COUNTY A Community of Friends 3701 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 700 Los Angeles CA 90010 Mee Heh Risdon (213) 480-0809 mrisdon@acof.org RIVERSIDE COUNTY Affordable Homestead LLC 915 W Foothill Blvd Ste 488C Claremont CA 91711 William Leong (213) 375-8248 affordablehomestead@gmail.com RIVERSIDE COUNTY Bibi Foundation 1514 N. Raymond Ave Fullerton CA 92831 Riaz Chaudhary (714) 213-8650 Riaz@marrscorp.com RIVERSIDE COUNTY City Ventures, LLC 3121 Michelson Drive, Suite 150 Irvine CA 92612 Anastasia Preedge apreedge@cityventures.com RIVERSIDE COUNTY Coachella Valley Housing Coalition 45-701 Monroe Street, Suite G Indio CA 92201 Julie Bornstein (760) 347-3157 julie.bornstein@cvhc.org RIVERSIDE COUNTY Cypress Equity Investments 12131 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 801 Los Angeles CA 90025 Mike Diacos (310) 405-0314 mdiacos@cypressequity.com RIVERSIDE COUNTY Decro Corporation 3431 Wesley Street, Suite F Culver City CA 90232 Laura Vandeweghe (310) 595-4421 lvandeweghe@decro.org RIVERSIDE COUNTY Families Forward 8 Thomas Irvine CA 92618 Steven Moreno (949) 552-2729 smoreno@families-forward.org RIVERSIDE COUNTY Housing Innovation Partners 5151 Murphy Canyon Rd. #120 San Diego CA 92123 Jon Walters (619) 417-5361 jon@hipsandiego.org RIVERSIDE COUNTY Integrity Housing 4 Venture, Suite 295 Irvine CA 92618 Paul Carroll (949) 727-3656 paul@integrityhousing.org RIVERSIDE COUNTY Olivecs Foundation 328 E. Commonwealth Ave Fullerton CA 92832 Rubina Chaudhary (562) 972-2786 rubina@olivecs.org RIVERSIDE COUNTY The Kennedy Commission 17701 Cowan Ave. #200 Irvine CA 92614 Cesar Covarrubias (949) 250-0909 cesarc@kennedycommission.org RIVERSIDE COUNTY Universal Standard Housing 350 S Grand Avenue, Suite 3050 Los Angeles CA 90071 Eduardo Santana (213) 320-3554 esantana@ush.us RIVERSIDE COUNTY USA Properties Fund, Inc 3200 Douglas Blvd Ste 200 Roseville CA 95661 Gabriel Gardner (916) 239- 8458 ggardner@usapropfund.com RIVERSIDE COUNTY Workforce Homebuilders LLC 547 Via Zapata Riverside CA 92507 Tony Mize (951) 530-8172 tmize@workforcehomebuilders.com AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPERS National Community Renaissance 9421 Haven Aven., Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 CA Tony Mize, VP-Acquisitions 909-727-2783 tmize@nationalcore.org Urban Housing Commuinties 2000 E. Fourth St., #205, Santa Ana, CA 92705 CA Mark Irving 714-835-3955 ext 114 mirving@uhcllc.net CITY LIST American Housing Partners, Inc.4075 Prospect Ave., Suite 101 Yorba Llinda CA 92886 Robert Zamora, CPM 714-577-9644 robertahp@sbcglobal.net CITY LIST HGH Real Estate Partners, LLC 74-710 Highway 111, Suite 102 Palm Desert CA 92260 Howrd Gordon, President 760-565-2099 howard@hghrealestatepartners.com Community Housing Opportunities Corporation 5030 Business Center Drive #260, Fairfield, CA 94534 CA Vince Nicholas Joy Silver Charles Liuzzo Yegor Lyashenko Minami Hachiya 707-759-6043 vnicholas@chochousing.org JSilver@chochousing.org CLiuzzo@chochousing.org YLyashenko@chochousing.org MHachiya@chochousing.org www,chochousing.org Pacific West 430 E. State Street, Ste 100, Eagle, ID 83616 CA Darren Berberian 949-599-6069 DarrenB@tpchousing.com www.tpchousing.com Habitat for Humanity 72680 Dinah Shore Dr., #6, Palm Desert, CA 92211 CA 760-969-6917 www.hfhcv.org RIVERSIDE COUNTY Neighborhood Partnership Housing Services 9551 Pittsburgh Avenue Rancho Cucamonga CA 91730 Jenny Ortiz (909) 988-5979 jortiz@nphsinc.org RIVERSIDE COUNTY Habitat for Humanity for the Coachella Valley 72680 Dinah Shore Dr. #6 Palm Desert CA 92211 (760) 969-6917 executivedirector@hfhcv.org; info@hfhcv.org RIVERSIDE COUNTY Coachella Valley Association of Governments 73-710 Fred Waring Drive, Ste 200 Palm Desert CA 92260 Cheryll Dahlin (760) 346-1127 cdahlin@cvag.org RIVERSIDE COUNTY Lift to Rise 73-710 Fred Waring Drive, Suite 100 Palm Desert CA 92260 Araceli Palafox info@lifttorise.org ncriste@terranovaplanning.com clflores@laquintaca.gov DUPLICATE Lift To Rise 73-710 Fred Waring Dr. Suite 100, Palm Desert, CA 92260 CA 760-636-0420 www.lifttorise.org DUPLICATE Coachella Valley Housing Coalition 45701 Monroe St, Indio CA 92201 CA Maryann Ybarra 760-347-3157 Maryann.Ybarra@cvhc.org www.cvhc.org City RSVP List CITY OF LA QUINTAHOUSING ELEMENTCOMMUNITY WORKSHOP A community workshop for the City’s Housing Element Update (2021-2029 planning period) will be held Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. via Zoom. At this workshop, the City will discuss background information regarding its upcoming Housing Element Update including new State Housing Element law, the 2021-2029 Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) allocation for the City and take public comments on the Update from those attending. All members of the public are encouraged to attend. The Housing Element is a series of goals, policies, and implementation measures for the preservation, improvement, and development of housing, which would apply throughout the City. It meets the requirements of the California Department of Housing and Community Development, and State law. To participate in the workshop via Zoom, please RSVP by email to clflores@laquintaca.gov, by 10:00 a.m. on the day of the meeting (requests received after 10:00 a.m. on meeting day may not be processed). Specific questions regarding the workshop or Housing Element may be directed to Cheri Flores, Planning Manager, at (760) 777-7067 or to clflores@laquintaca.gov. The City of La Quinta promotes fair housing and makes all programs available to low-income families and individuals, regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, political affiliation, sex, age, sexual orientation or other arbitrary factor. Wednesday, January 13, 2021 | 5 PM COMMUNITY WORKSHOP NOTICE Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at 10:19:57 Pacific Standard Time Page 1 of 2 Subject:La Quinta Housing Element Update - Virtual Community Workshop No=ce - Join us! Date:Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at 10:19:28 AM Pacific Standard Time From:Kimberly Cuza <kcuza@terranovaplanning.com> BCC:Andrew@greendev.co <Andrew@greendev.co>, mrisdon@acof.org <mrisdon@acof.org>, affordablehomestead@gmail.com <affordablehomestead@gmail.com>, Riaz@marrscorp.com <Riaz@marrscorp.com>, apreedge@cityventures.com <apreedge@cityventures.com>, julie.bornstein@cvhc.org <julie.bornstein@cvhc.org>, mdiacos@cypressequity.com <mdiacos@cypressequity.com>, lvandeweghe@decro.org <lvandeweghe@decro.org>, smoreno@families-forward.org <smoreno@families-forward.org>, jon@hipsandiego.org <jon@hipsandiego.org>, paul@integrityhousing.org <paul@integrityhousing.org>, rubina@olivecs.org <rubina@olivecs.org>, cesarc@kennedycommission.org <cesarc@kennedycommission.org>, esantana@ush.us <esantana@ush.us>, ggardner@usapropfund.com <ggardner@usapropfund.com>, tmize@workforcehomebuilders.com <tmize@workforcehomebuilders.com>, tmize@na=onalcore.org <tmize@na=onalcore.org>, mirving@uhcllc.net <mirving@uhcllc.net>, robertahp@sbcglobal.net <robertahp@sbcglobal.net>, howard@hghrealestatepartners.com <howard@hghrealestatepartners.com>, JSilver@chochousing.org <JSilver@chochousing.org>, CLiuzzo@chochousing.org <CLiuzzo@chochousing.org>, YLyashenko@chochousing.org <YLyashenko@chochousing.org>, MHachiya@chochousing.org <MHachiya@chochousing.org>, DarrenB@tpchousing.com <DarrenB@tpchousing.com>, jor=z@nphsinc.org <jor=z@nphsinc.org>, execu=vedirector@hacv.org <execu=vedirector@hacv.org>, info@hacv.org <info@hacv.org>, cdahlin@cvag.org <cdahlin@cvag.org>, info@libtorise.org <info@libtorise.org>, Nicole Criste <ncriste@terranovaplanning.com>, clflores@laquintaca.gov <clflores@laquintaca.gov>, VNicholas@chochousing.org <VNicholas@chochousing.org> AGachments:image001.png Page 2 of 2 1/11/21 Housing Workshop Attendance Request List (RSVPs) Public- Zoom mtg info sent 1/8/21 Shaun Pittman pitt4014@charter.net Laura Distarce lauradel3028@att.net Marisol Rodarte mrodarte1985@gmail.com Linda Williams lwilliams10@dc.rr.com Caryl Cummings, carylc1005@gmail.com Jelena Tamm, jelena.tamm@californiavacationvillas.com Howard Gordon, howard@hghrealestatepartners.com Gretchen Gutierrez, DVBA gg@thedvba.org William L affordablehomestead@gmail.com Dick Storbo dstorbo@yahoo.com Sherry Barkas, Desert Sun sbarkas@gannett.com Zoom info sent 1/11/2020 Dave Thornton, Executive Director HFHCV executivedirector@hfhcv.org Maryann Ybarra CVHC (added by KC at TN) Maryann.Ybarra@cvhc.org Sheila.McGrath@cvhc.org Emilia.Mojica@cvhc.org Anna.Tellez@cvhc.org Tony Mize, VP National Community Renaissance tmize@nationalcore.org Mayor Evans – tentative John Pena – confirmed rsvp Rubyd Olvera, Lift to Rise Rubyd@lifttorise.org Council/Commissions Council: Zoom info sent 1/8/21 Kathleen Fitzpatrick kfitzpatrick@laquintaca.gov (asked Teresa to send to interested Councilmembers) Steve Sanchez (tentative acceptance) Housing Commissioners (ask Doug to send): Sent Zoom info 1/11/21 1) Chair Veronica Gaeta-Mejia 2) Vice Chair Michelle McDonough 3) Olga Pacheco 4) Gia Casto 5) Gwendolyn Davis Sent Zoom info 1/8/21 Planning Commissioners: Michael Proctor Stephen Nieto-confirmed Mary Caldwell Philip Bettencourt Loretta Currie-confirmed Kevin McCune Taylor Libolt Varner 1/11/21 Staff-Sent Zoom invite 1/8/21-they may not all attend Ihrke, Bill bihrke@rutan.com Teresa Thompson, CM Karla Romero, Finance Danny Castro, D&D Gil Villalpando, CM/Housing Doug Kinley, CM/Housing Carlos Flores, Planning Siji Fernando, Planning Tania Flores, D&D Assistant AJ Ortega, Building Monika Radeva, City Clerk Angela Ferreira, CM Jon McMillen, CM Tommi Sanchez, Hub Armando Magallon, Hub Jack Lima, Hub Community Workshop January 13, 2021 Housing Element Update Introductions •Cheri Flores, Planning Manager, City of La Quinta •Nicole Criste, Terra Nova Planning and Research, Housing Element consultant Background •Housing Element is one of the required elements of the General Plan •It is the only Element that must be updated on a State-mandated schedule •It is intended to provide the City direction on achieving its anticipated housing demand for an 8-year period. Background •Accomplishments: –Washington Street Apartments •Major Rehabilitation of 72 units •Construction of 68 new units, 24 of which are affordable to very low-income households, 44 for low-income households. –Coral Mountain Apartments •176 units, 36 for very low-income households, 138 for low-income households, and 2 for moderate income households. Background •About the City: o Population: 40,704 o Median Age: 47.1 o Median Income: $79,889 o Total Households: 15,505 o 10,977 family households o 11,125 own their home o 4,380 rent Background •About the City: o Median home value: $386,200 o Median rent: $1,473 o 3,880 households pay more than 30% of income for housing o 2,125 very low and low income owners o 1,360 very low and low income renters o 415 moderate income owners and 125 moderate income renters Background •About the City: o 4,722 residents are disabled o 1,543 households have 5 or more people o 625 families live below the poverty level Background 2022-2029 RHNA Allocation Household Income Levels Income as a Percent of County Median RHNA Allocation Very Low Less than 50%419 Low 51%–80%268 Moderate 81%–120%296 Above-Moderate Over 120%543 Total 1,526 Housing Sites •Capacity for 1,109 very low, low and moderate income units, and over 1,900 above moderate income units •Distributed throughout the City •Includes City-owned and private property Next Steps •Complete document for review by the Department of Housing & Community Development •Planning Commission and City Council hearings late summer 2021 •Comments and suggestions welcome •Email comments to: Cheri Flores, Planning Manager clflores@laquintaca.gov Friday, September 10, 2021 at 14:11:29 Pacific Daylight Time Page 1 of 2 Subject:La Quinta Housing Element Update - Public Review No<ce Date:Friday, September 10, 2021 at 2:10:33 PM Pacific Daylight Time From:Kimberly Cuza <kcuza@terranovaplanning.com> BCC:Andrew@greendev.co <Andrew@greendev.co>, mrisdon@acof.org <mrisdon@acof.org>, affordablehomestead@gmail.com <affordablehomestead@gmail.com>, Riaz@marrscorp.com <Riaz@marrscorp.com>, apreedge@cityventures.com <apreedge@cityventures.com>, julie.bornstein@cvhc.org <julie.bornstein@cvhc.org>, mdiacos@cypressequity.com <mdiacos@cypressequity.com>, lvandeweghe@decro.org <lvandeweghe@decro.org>, smoreno@families-forward.org <smoreno@families-forward.org>, jon@hipsandiego.org <jon@hipsandiego.org>, paul@integrityhousing.org <paul@integrityhousing.org>, rubina@olivecs.org <rubina@olivecs.org>, cesarc@kennedycommission.org <cesarc@kennedycommission.org>, esantana@ush.us <esantana@ush.us>, ggardner@usapropfund.com <ggardner@usapropfund.com>, tmize@workforcehomebuilders.com <tmize@workforcehomebuilders.com>, tmize@na<onalcore.org <tmize@na<onalcore.org>, mirving@uhcllc.net <mirving@uhcllc.net>, robertahp@sbcglobal.net <robertahp@sbcglobal.net>, howard@hghrealestatepartners.com <howard@hghrealestatepartners.com>, JSilver@chochousing.org <JSilver@chochousing.org>, CLiuzzo@chochousing.org <CLiuzzo@chochousing.org>, YLyashenko@chochousing.org <YLyashenko@chochousing.org>, MHachiya@chochousing.org <MHachiya@chochousing.org>, DarrenB@tpchousing.com <DarrenB@tpchousing.com>, jor<z@nphsinc.org <jor<z@nphsinc.org>, execu<vedirector@h]cv.org <execu<vedirector@h]cv.org>, info@h]cv.org <info@h]cv.org>, cdahlin@cvag.org <cdahlin@cvag.org>, info@li^torise.org <info@li^torise.org>, Maryann Ybarra <Maryann.Ybarra@cvhc.org>, Nicole Criste <ncriste@terranovaplanning.com>, clflores@laquintaca.gov <clflores@laquintaca.gov>, VNicholas@chochousing.org <VNicholas@chochousing.org>, Tania Flores <alores@laquintaca.gov> ADachments:image001.png As a participant in our community workshop for the City of La Quinta’s Housing Element Update, we wanted to let you know the draft Housing Element document is available on the city’s website for public review, from September 10 – 24, 2021. We invite you to review the Element through this link: https://bit.ly/3falPKM Please provide any comments to Cheri Flores, Planning Manager at cflores@laquintaca.gov Page 2 of 2 STATE OF CALIFORNIA - BUSINESS, CONSUMER SERVICES AND HOUSING AGENCY GAVIN NEWSOM, Governor DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIVISION OF HOUSING POLICY DEVELOPMENT 2020 W. El Camino Avenue, Suite 500 Sacramento, CA 95833 (916) 263-2911 / FAX (916) 263-7453 www.hcd.ca.gov June 29, 2022 Danny Castro, Director Design and Development Department City of La Quinta 78495 Calle Tampico La Quinta, CA 92253 Dear Danny Castro: RE: City of La Quinta’s 6th Cycle (2021-2029) Revised Draft Housing Element Thank you for submitting the City of La Quinta’s (City) revised draft housing element update received for review on June 13, 2022. The draft housing element was made available to the public on May 31, 2022 and no comments were received. Pursuant to Government Code section 65585, subdivision (b), the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) is reporting the results of its review. The revised draft element meets the statutory requirements described in HCD’s April 29, 2022 review. This finding was based on, among other reasons, revisions to programs that affirmatively further fair housing (AFFH). The housing element will comply with State Housing Element Law (Article 10.6 of the Gov. Code) when it is adopted, submitted to and approved by HCD, in accordance with Government Code section 65585. As a reminder, the City’s 6th cycle housing element was due October 15, 2021. As of today, the City has not completed the housing element process for the 6th cycle. The City’s 5th cycle housing element no longer satisfies statutory requirements. HCD encourages the City to adopt and submit to HCD to regain housing element compliance. Public participation in the development, adoption and implementation of the housing element is essential to effective housing planning. Throughout the housing element process, the City must continue to engage the community, including organizations that represent lower-income and special needs households, by making information regularly available while considering and incorporating comments where appropriate. Several federal, state, and regional funding programs consider housing element compliance as an eligibility or ranking criteria. For example, the CalTrans Senate Bill (SB) 1 Sustainable Communities grant; the Strategic Growth Council and HCD’s Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities programs; and HCD’s Permanent Local Housing Allocation consider housing element compliance and/or annual reporting ATTACHMENT 4 Danny Castro, Director Page 2 requirements pursuant to Government Code section 65400. With a compliant housing element, the City will meet housing element requirements for these and other funding sources. For your information, some general plan element updates are triggered by housing element adoption. HCD reminds the City to consider timing provisions and welcomes the opportunity to provide assistance. For information, please see the Technical Advisories issued by the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research at: https://www.opr.ca.gov/planning/general-plan/guidelines.html. HCD appreciates the hard work and dedication the City’s housing element team provided in preparation of the City’s housing element and looks forward to receiving the City’s adopted housing element. If you have any questions or need additional technical assistance, please contact Tristan Lanza, of our staff, at tristan.lanza@hcd.ca.gov. Sincerely, Paul McDougall Senior Program Manager City of La Quinta PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING: July 26, 2022 STAFF REPORT AGENDA TITLE: ADOPT RESOLUTIONS TO ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 2019-0003 AND APPROVE A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2019-0001 (AMENDMENT TO CUP 2006-097), SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2019-0004, AND MINOR ADJUSTMENT 2022-0006 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A 27,334 SQUARE FOOT EXPANSION FOR NEW BUILDINGS AT ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI CHURCH; CEQA: DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT HAS PREPARED A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION; LOCATION: 47225 WASHINGTON STREET RECOMMENDATION Adopt resolutions to adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration for Environmental Assessment 2019-0003 and approval of Conditional Use Permit 2019-0001 (Amendment to CUP2006-097), Site Development Permit 2019-0004, and Minor Adjustment 2022-0006 for construction of a 27,334 square foot expansion for new buildings at an existing St. Francis of Assisi Church (Church). EXECUTIVE SUMMARY •The proposed project consists of a new 22,499 square foot (sf) Parish Hall and 4,835 sf administrative building totaling 27,334 sf, as expansions to 26,910 sf of existing buildings used as the Church (Attachment 1). •The proposed Site Development Permit (SDP) and Minor Adjustment (MA) are for the architecture, landscape design and height of the new buildings and the Conditional Use Permit Amendment (CUP) is to amend the existing CUP for the church. •In order to approve the project, the Planning Commission (Commission) must make findings relating to architectural design, site design, landscape design, find the project consistent with the City’s zoning, General Plan, compatible with other properties or land uses in the vicinity, and ensure it is in compliance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Attachment 2). PUBLIC HEARING ITEM NO. 2 BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS The Church is an existing Catholic church built in 1984 on a ~29 acre site, west of Washington Street (Attachment 3). On May 20, 2003, the City Council (Council) approved Environmental Assessment 2002-463, Conditional Use Permit 2002-463, and Site Development Permit 2002-755 to construct a temporary parking lot for 207 spaces on grass for the church. In 2010, Environmental Assessment 2006-564, Conditional Use Permit 2006-097, and Site Development Permit 2006-860 were approved for the Church to construct a permanent parking lot over the temporary lot. The permanent parking lot allowed 220 additional paved parking spaces, a temporary overflow parking lot with a capacity of 134 gravel-surface parking spaces, a retention basin, and landscaping within the southern portion of the Church site, which brought the total parking capacity to 532 parking spaces. A Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) was prepared which determined that the project would not result in significant impacts that could not be mitigated to a less than significant level. The plan was constructed by 2011 and currently characterizes the project site. The applicant is requesting approval for 27,334 sf of additions to the Church for new Parish Hall and administrative buildings, with improvements to the on-site parking conditions and new landscaping (Attachment 4). The total square footage of buildings on the site would be 57,434 sf. The applicant is requesting: - Adoption of a MND to find that the proposed project would not have a significant effect on the environment with mitigation measures incorporated. - CUP amendment approval to amend the existing CUP - SDP approval for the architectural, site, and landscaping design of the project - MA approval for a portion of the building to go above the allowable height by 10% Conditional Use Permit The Church has an existing and effective CUP (CUP2006-097), approved in 2010. Amendment of this CUP is required, which includes additional information on how use of the new buildings would affect operations at the Church. Per the applicant, the Church currently does not have adequate indoor meeting space for patrons as meetings are currently held in spaces that are too small and/or outdated, resulting in meetings typically overflowing into outdoor areas. The proposed buildings and improvements are intended to accommodate those meetings currently held in the inadequate indoor spaces and outdoor gardens and courtyards. The new Parish Hallevents space and meeting rooms will have the latest technology for lighting, sound and communications, and security. The applicant stated that this project would not increase membership at the Church, but would serve the current membership. Additionally, the new Parish Hall events space and meeting rooms will not be used at the same time as Church services in the sanctuary, so as not to increase the intensity of the uses. The existing facilities will remain to be used for activities including but not limited to: visiting clergy offices, private meetings, and youth activities. These proposed operations would need to be adhered to for the Church to remain consistent with the CUP, SDP, and EA, or else would require further amendment to the CUP (Attachment 5). Site Development Permit Architectural Design The project consists of construction of two new buildings: a 22,499 sf Parish Hall building and a 4,835 sf administrative building. The new buildings are proposed to match the architecture of the existing Church, including the color palette, stucco, veneer, windows, roof material and design (Attachment 6). Elevations show the design of the project being complimentary to the existing Church, providing a natural extension of the existing building (Attachment 4, Page A-603). The new buildings propose a maximum building height of 30’-8” (Attachment 4, Page A-202). The development standards of the underlying zone, Low Density Residential (RDL), allow for a maximum height of 28’. The applicant submitted an MA to permit a 10% increase to maximum height, 30’-8”, which is allowed through the MA process. The new buildings would be lower in height compared to the existing Church, which is legal nonconforming at its existing height of ~45’. The project meets all other development standards of the RDL zone within the La Quinta Municipal Code (LQMC). The new buildings fit onto the existing ~29 acre project site and utilizes all of the existing built-out infrastructure and access points for the Church. No off-site improvements are needed. The 27,334 sf of new buildings would add to the existing 26,910 sf of existing building for a total of 57,434 sf of buildings on the site. The Parish Hall building would include a lobby, multiple meeting rooms, a choral room, kitchen, and the 7,912 sf Hall area with a 930 sf stage (Attachment 4, Page A-101). The administrative building would include 10 offices, lobby, and break room. Landscaping Although the Church has existing perimeter and interior landscaping, additional landscaping adjacent and surrounding the new buildings and permanent parking is proposed (Attachment 4, Page L1.0). Similar to the building architecture, the landscaping is proposed to complement existing landscaping at the Church. Drought tolerant landscaping is included, utilizing a mixture of groundcover, vines, trees, shrubs, and accents throughout the site. The plant palette includes, but is not limited to, Chilean mesquite, gold lantana, and agaves. The landscaping enhances the aesthetics and provides shade in the new parking lot. Parking The project site currently has 526 available parking spaces, including 134 gravel-surface spaces used for overflow parking. The current project proposes a total of 517 paved parking spaces, including improving the gravel-surface spaces to permanently paved spaces with striping and landscaping. Per the LQMC, church parking spaces are calculated by using 1 space per 5 seats of assembly area. The Church has an existing assembly space of 904 seats, which would in turn require 181 parking spaces. Applicant proposes that the new buildings will not be used concurrently with the existing buildings on the site, and therefore, will not add additional occupants to its use and no additional parking spaces would be required. For example, activity in the Church will move to the Parish Hall, according to the applicant. The 517 proposed spaces exceeds the required 188 spaces, is able to handle the Church’s operations, and may be prepared for any instances of overflow or parking for special events that attract more attendees, such as holidays. If the new buildings were to be used concurrently with the existing buildings, the 927 additional occupants for the new buildings would require an additional 186 parking spaces on top of the 181 spaces required for the existing buildings. This totals 374 parking spaces, which is still well below the 517 proposed spaces on the project site. AGENCY AND PUBLIC REVIEW Public Agency Review The applications were distributed to City staff and outside agencies. All written comments received are on file and available for review with the Design and Development Department. All applicable comments have been adequately addressed and/or incorporated in the recommended Conditions of Approval. Public Notice This project was advertised in The Desert Sun newspaper on July 15, 2022, 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. FINDINGS In order to approve the project, the Planning Commission (Commission) must make findings relating to architectural design, site design, landscape design, find the project consistent with the City’s zoning, General Plan, and surroundings, and ensure it is in compliance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). (Attachment 2) ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW The Planning Division has prepared Environmental Assessment 2019-0003 for this project, in compliance with the requirement of the California Environmental Quality Act. A MND was prepared to determine potential impacts from the project. The MND was distributed to various public agencies and interested parties and is attached to this staff report as Exhibit A of the Resolution. Comments from the MND have been adequately addressed. The Division has determined that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect because mitigation measures have been incorporated. Prepared by: Carlos Flores, Senior Planner Approved by: Danny Castro, Design and Development Director Attachments: 1. Project Information 2.Findings 3. Vicinity Map 4. Site Development Permit Plan Set 5. Statement of Operations 6. Color Board PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2022- A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI CATHOLIC CHURCH PARISH HALL EXPANSION LOCATED AT 47225 WASHINGTON STREET CASE NUMBER: ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 2019-0003 APPLICANT: FREDERICK SAUNDERS WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California did, on July 26, 2022, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider a request by Frederick Saunders, on behalf of the St. Francis of Assisi Church, for approval of a 27,334 square foot expansion for new buildings at an existing church, generally located at 47225 Washington Street, more particularly described as: APN 643-090-035 WHEREAS, the Design and Development Department published a public hearing notice in The Desert Sun newspaper on July 15, 2022 as prescribed by the Municipal Code. Public hearing notices were also mailed to all property owners within 500 feet of the site; and WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony and arguments, if any, of all interested persons desiring to be heard, said Planning Commission did make the following mandatory findings pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act to justify approval of said Environmental Assessment: 1.The proposed project will not have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of rare or endangered plants or animals or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory. Potential impacts can be mitigated to be less than significant. Planning Commission Resolution 2022- Environmental Assessment 2019-0003 Project: St Francis of Assisi Expansion Adopted: Page 2 of 3 2.The proposed project will not result in impacts which are individually limited or cumulatively considerable when considering planned or proposed development in the immediate vicinity. Potential impacts can be mitigated to be less than significant. 3.The proposed project will not have environmental effects that will adversely affect the human population, either directly or indirectly. Potential impacts associated with biological resources, cultural and tribal resources, and noise can be mitigated to be less than significant. 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 Planning Commission hereby does adopt Environmental Assessment 2019-0003 with mitigation measures incorporated [Exhibit A]. PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City of La Quinta Planning Commission, held on July 26, 2022, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ________________________ LORETTA CURRIE, Chairperson City of La Quinta, California Planning Commission Resolution 2022- Environmental Assessment 2019-0003 Project: St Francis of Assisi Expansion Adopted: Page 3 of 3 ATTEST: _________________________________________ DANNY CASTRO, Design and Development Director City of La Quinta, California CITY OF LA QUINTA 78-495 Calle Tampico La Quinta, California 92253 Phone: (760) 777-7125 ENVIRONMENTAL INITIAL STUDY Project Title: St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church City Project No: SDP2019-004 EA2019-0003 CUP2019-0001 Lead Agency Name and Address: City of La Quinta 78-495 Calle Tampico La Quinta, California 92253 Phone: (760) 328-2266 Applicant: The Roman Catholic Bishop of San Bernardino, A Sole Corporation c/o Fredrick Saunders 47225 Washington Street La Quinta, CA 92253 Representative: The Roman Catholic Bishop of San Bernardino, A Sole Corporation c/o Fredrick Saunders 47225 Washington Street La Quinta, CA 92253 Contact Person & Phone Number: Carlos Flores Senior Planner Phone: (760) 777-7069 Project Location: 47225 Washington Street Assessor’s Parcel Number 643-090-035. General Plan Designation: Low Density Residential – 2-4 du/ac Maximum (RL). Zoning Designation: Low Density Residential – 2-4 du/ac Maximum (RL). Planning Commission Resolution 2022-XXX Environmental Assessment 2019-0003 Project: St. Francis of Assisi Church Expansion Adopted: EXHIBIT A St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION The Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion project (“project”) proposes to develop approximately 4.43 acres south of the existing Saint Francis of Assisi Church, in the City of La Quinta, California. The project site is currently characterized as a graded and unpaved overflow parking area, a paved church adjacent parking area and a portion of the paved main parking lot associated with the existing Church. Project development will include the construction of the proposed parish hall, administrative offices, walking paths, parking spaces, and associated infrastructure and landscaping. Currently the 4.43-acre project site bounded by the existing Saint Francis of Assisi Church on the north, the bulk of the existing main parking lot associated with the Church on the east, vacant land on the south, and open space slopes of the Santa Rosa Mountains on the west. Washington Street is located on the eastern boundary of the paved parking lot. In 2002, the St. Francis of Assisi Church applied for an Environmental Assessment 2002-463, Conditional Use Permit 2002-463, and Site Development Permit 2002-755 to construct a temporary parking lot. The temporary parking lot, which was proposed in the project area, would be grass and allow a capacity of 207 vehicles. In 2003, City Council approved the applications for the temporary parking lot. The temporary grass lot was illuminated with 12-foot-high shoebox lighting fixtures, and utilized telephone poles to separate vehicles and define the parking area. The City Council approved the application for the temporary parking lot on May 20, 2003. Years later, the Church applied to construct a permanent parking lot over the temporary lot (Environmental Assessment 2006-564, Conditional Use Permit 2006-097, and Site Development Permit 2006-860). The permanent parking lot would allow 220 paved parking spaces, a temporary overflow parking lot with a capacity of 134 gravel- surface parking spaces, a retention basin, and landscaping within the southern portion of the Church site. The completion of the permanent parking lot would allow a total parking capacity of 532 parking spaces. The Environmental Assessment determined that the project would not result in significant impacts that could not be mitigated to a less than significant level. The plan was approved in 2010 and developed by 2011. This plan currently characterizes the project site. The current zoning designation for the proposed project site is Low Density Residential (RL). RL zones are typically appropriate for attached or detached single family residential developments, allowing up to four dwelling units per acre, however, churches are permitted in this land use designation with the approval of a conditional use permit. The project site currently serves as a church property; however, a revised conditional use permit to update the project site will be submitted as part of the project. Access to the project site occurs at one location from Washington Street, at the Washington Street and Avenue 47 intersection, where traffic signal control is provided. Traffic entering the site from the Washington Street and Avenue 47 intersection maneuvers onto the Washington Street frontage road, and travels southbound to the Project Main Driveway. Traffic exiting the project site either returns northbound along the Washington Street frontage road to Avenue 47, or travels southbound along the Washington Street frontage road to enter Washington Street southbound travel lanes. The project does not propose changes to the existing access routes to and from the project site. On-site parking consists of a combination of paved parking areas (west, north, and southeast of the sanctuary) as well as an unpaved parking lot (south of the sanctuary). The project proposes the development of a parish hall building and administrative office building. Both buildings will be located south of the existing church building. The existing and proposed building areas are provided in the table below. St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 3 Table 1 Existing and Proposed Building Area Existing Buildings Area Square Feet (sf) Sanctuary 13,474 sf Parish hall 5,727, sf Pastoral Center 7,709 sf Total existing 26,910 sf Proposed Buildings Area Square Feet (sf) Parish hall 22,499 sf Administrative 4,835 sf Total New 27,334 sf Total Building Area 57,434 sf The parish hall building is proposed to include a 7,012-sf parish hall with 930-sf stage. Additional rooms in the parish hall building would include a lobby, choral room, kitchen, pantry, maintenance room, restrooms, office, ten meeting rooms, storage, workroom, and additional miscellaneous rooms associated with the operation of the parish hall building. The administration office building is proposed east of the parish hall and would include an administration lobby, reception area, counseling room, conference room, break room, ten office rooms, storage, and restrooms. The parish hall and administrative offices are proposed to occur in separate buildings. The Church currently does not have adequate indoor meeting space for patrons. The meetings are currently held in Bluett Hall and consists of 2,600 square feet of outdated space. The current meeting space is not capable of holding large meeting or event, resulting in overflow into outdoor gardens and courtyard areas to accommodate attendees. The current space does not have technology or security. The proposed project buildings and improvements are intended to accommodate meetings currently held in the inadequate indoor spaces and outdoor gardens and courtyards. The new parish hall meeting and events room will have the latest technology for lighting, sound and communications and security. Because the new buildings would replace the existing meeting spaces, the proposed project will not increase membership at the Church. Additionally, the proposed meeting rooms/event center will not be used at the same time as the sanctuary. With the addition of new enclosed meeting spaces and offices, existing staff offices and activities will transfer to the new and improved facilities. In addition to the parish hall and administrative offices, improvements to the on-site parking conditions are proposed. The project proposes 154 standard (9 x 19) stalls, 3 handicap stalls, and 1 handicap van accessible stall. The project will provide a total of 518 paved parking spaces for the entire church property. The project is proposed to occur in one phase. As a part of the entitlement process to allow the proposed uses, the project applicant is submitting a Site Development Plan (SDP2019-0004), this Environmental Assessment (EA2019-0003), and a Conditional Use Permit (CUP2019-0001). The SDP is required by the City for approval of site-specific landscape design, architectural design, and site plan. This environmental assessment analyzes the impacts of the proposed project. Finally, the CUP is required to amend the existing CUP. The City of La Quinta will review the project site plan and entitlements. St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 4 Land Use and Setting North – Low Density Residential (RL) South – Vacant land – Low Density Residential (RL) East – General Commercial land use – Community Commercial zone (CC) West – Open Space – Natural (OS) N.T.S. 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FRANCIS OF ASSISI CATHOLIC CHURCH EXPANSIONMITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 8 EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS: ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED: The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at least one impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact" as indicated by the checklist on the following pages. Aesthetics Agriculture and Forestry Resources Air Quality Biological Resources Cultural Resources Energy Geology / Soils Greenhouse Gas Emissions Hazards & Hazardous Materials Hydrology / Water Quality Land Use / Planning Mineral Resources Noise Population / Housing Public Services Recreation Transportation Tribal Cultural Resources Utilities / Service Systems Wildfire Mandatory Findings of Significance DETERMINATION: (To be completed by the Lead Agency) On the basis of this initial evaluation: ________________________________________________________ Signature: City of La Quinta __________________ Date: I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because revisions in the project have been made by or agreed to by the project proponent. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. I find that the proposed project MAY have a "potentially significant impact" or "potentially significant unless mitigated" impact on the environment, but at least one effect 1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets. An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed. I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, because all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION pursuant to applicable standards, and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project, nothing further is required. St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 9 Table 1 St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Project Mitigation and Monitoring Program Section Mitigation Measures Responsible for Monitoring Timing Impact after Mitigation IV. BiologicalResources BIO-1: The project developer shall adhere to the CVMSHCP Land Use Adjacency Guidelines for projects adjacent to Conservation Areas. The following Land Use Adjacency Guidelines shall be considered by the Permittees in their review of individual public and private Development projects adjacent to or within the Conservation Areas to minimize edge effects and shall be implemented where applicable. 4.5.1 Drainage Proposed Development adjacent to or within a Conservation Area shall incorporate plans to ensure that the quantity and quality of runoff discharged to the adjacent Conservation Area is not altered in an adverse way when compared with existing conditions. Stormwater systems shall be designed to prevent the release of toxins, chemicals, petroleum products, exotic plant materials or other elements that might degrade or harm biological resources or ecosystem processes within the adjacent Conservation Area. 4.5.2 Toxics Land uses proposed adjacent to or within a Conservation Area that use chemicals or generate bioproducts such as manure that are potentially toxic or may adversely affect wildlife and plant species, Habitat, or water quality shall incorporate measures to ensure that application of such chemicals does not result in any discharge to the adjacent Conservation Area. 4.5.3 Lighting For proposed Development adjacent to or within a Conservation Area, lighting shall be shielded and directed toward the developed area. Landscape shielding or other appropriate methods shall be incorporated in project designs to minimize the effects of lighting adjacent to or within the adjacent Conservation Area in accordance with the guidelines to be included in the Implementation Manual. Developer Prior to building permits Less than significant St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 10 Section Mitigation Measures Responsible for Monitoring Timing Impact after Mitigation 4.5.4 Noise Proposed Development adjacent to or within a Conservation Area that generates noise in excess of 75 dBA hourly shall incorporate setbacks, berms, or walls, as appropriate, to minimize the effects of noise on the adjacent Conservation Area in accordance with the guidelines to be included in the Implementation Manual. 4.5.5 Invasives Invasive, non-native plant species shall not be incorporated in the landscape for land uses adjacent to or within a Conservation Area. Landscape treatments within or adjacent to a Conservation Area shall incorporate native plant materials to the maximum extent Feasible; recommended native species are listed in Table 4-112 of the CVMSHCP. The plants listed in Table 4-113 in the CVMSHCP shall not be used within or adjacent to a Conservation Area. This list may be amended from time to time through a Minor Amendment with Wildlife Agency Concurrence. BIO-2: The Plan prohibits the planting of oleanders on sites adjacent to Conservation Areas. Existing oleanders shall be removed. Planning Department Developer Prior to building permits Less than significant V. Cultural Resources CR-1: The presence of a qualified archaeologist shall be required during all project related ground disturbing activities, including clearing and grubbing. In the event that potentially significant archaeological materials are discovered, all work must be halted in the vicinity of the archaeological discovery until the archaeologist can assess the significance of the find, and its potential eligibility for listing in the California Register of Historical Resources (CRHC). Planning Department Qualified Archaeologist Developer During grading and other ground disturbing activities Less than significant CUL-2: The presence of an approved Native American Monitor of Cahuilla heritage is required during any ground disturbing activities. Should buried cultural deposits be encountered, the monitor may request that destructive construction halt in the vicinity of the deposits, and the monitor shall notify a qualified archaeologist (Secretary of the Interior’s Standards and Guidelines), within 24 hours, to investigate. Additional consultation with the tribes may be required. Planning Department Approved Native American Monitor Developer During grading and other ground disturbing activities Less than significant St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 11 Section Mitigation Measures Responsible for Monitoring Timing Impact after Mitigation XVII. TribalCultural Resources TCR-1: Formal government consultation under California Assembly Bill No. 52 (AB 52) shall commence between the City of La Quinta and the ACBCI. City of La Quinta ACBCI Prior to building permits Less than significant TCR-2: Prior to any development activities, the project proponent shall provide a cultural resources inventory of the project area, conducted by a qualified archaeologist, a copy of the records search with associated survey reports and site records from the information center, and copies of any cultural resource documentation (report and site records) generated in connection with the project. Planning Department Project Applicant ACBCI Prior to any development activities Less than significant TCR-3: The presence of an approved Agua Caliente Native American Cultural Resource Monitor(s) shall be required during any ground disturbing activities (including archaeological testing and surveys). Should buried cultural deposits be encountered, the Monitor may request that destructive construction in that area stop, and the Monitor shall notify a Qualified Archaeologist (Secretary of the Interior’s Standards and Guidelines) to investigate and, if necessary, prepare a mitigation plan for submission to the State Historic Preservation Officer and the Agua Caliente Tribal Historic Preservation Office. Planning Department Project Developer Agua Caliente Native American Cultural Resource Monitor Qualified Archaeologist During grading and other ground disturbing activities Less than significant Environmental Checklist and Discussion: The following checklist evaluates the proposed project’s potential adverse impacts. For those environmental topics for which a potential adverse impact may exist, a discussion of the existing site environment related to the topic is presented followed by an analysis of the project’s potential adverse impacts. When the project does not have any potential for adverse impacts for an environmental topic, the reasons why there are no potential adverse impacts are described. 1.AESTHETICS – Except as provided in Public Resources Code Section 21099, would the project: Potentially Significant Impact Less Than Significant with Mitigation Incorporation Less Than Significant Impact No Impact a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a state scenic highway? c) In non-urbanized areas, substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of public views of the site and its surroundings? (Public views are those that are experienced from publicly accessible vantage point). If the project is in an urbanized area, would the project conflict with applicable zoning or other regulations governing scenic quality? d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare, which would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area? Sources: La Quinta 2035 General Plan Update, 2013; La Quinta 2035 General Plan Update Environmental Impact Report, 2013; La Quinta Municipal Code. Setting: Caltrans State Scenic Highways Caltrans manages the State Scenic Highway Program, provides guidance, and assists local government agencies, community organizations and citizens with the process to officially designate scenic highways. The California Scenic Highway Program was created in 1963 to protect and enhance the natural scenic beauty of California highways and adjacent corridors, through special conservation treatment. The Streets and Highways Code, Sections 260 to 263 govern the Scenic Highway Program In the development of official scenic highways, Caltrans gives special attention both to the impact of the highway on the landscape and to the highway’s visual appearance. Scenic Vistas The topography of the region progresses from the flat desert floor, where La Quinta is located, to the top of mountaintops that rise over 10,000 feet. The contrast between the flat desert landscape and the mountain peaks surrounding it provides views and picturesque landscapes for residents and visitors. The City of La Quinta is located adjacent to the Santa Rosa Mountains to the west and south, which reach 8,717 feet at the Toro Peak. Coral Reef Mountain makes up the foothills of the Santa Rosa Mountains and stands approximately 1,000 feet tall. Coral Reef Mountain is located in the southern portion of the City. Visual Character The existing visual character of the City is both rural and suburban. In La Quinta, the rural visual character consists of agricultural land uses typically found in the southeastern portion of the City, including the City’s Sphere of Influence. The incorporated portion of La Quinta, however, exemplifies the suburban visual character, comprised of residential neighborhoods, commercial shopping centers, office parks, golf courses, parks and community facilities built along landscaped boulevards with curb, gutter and sidewalks. Buildings tend to be low-rise, which preserves views of the surrounding mountains from private and public lands. An interconnected street system provides accessibility throughout the City, and, for the most part, streets are developed with sidewalks, curbs, and gutters. Landscaping along rights-of-way provides visual relief from the built environment and enhances the visual character of the community (LQGP EIR, page III-5). St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 13 Light and Glare Existing light and glare within the City are produced in areas such as the large commercial centers along Highway 111, the existing school playfields and recreational facilities, and major arterials. a)Less Than Significant Impact. The perception and uniqueness of scenic vistas from a particular setting vary according to location and surrounding context. According to the La Quinta 2035 General Plan Update (GPU), development within the City limits are generally built at lower densities, and buildings throughout the planning area tend to be low rise structures. Views of local mountains and scenic vistas throughout the incorporated portions are generally good, however views are also influenced by suburban development, which includes the presence and intensity of man-made neighboring improvements (e.g., structures, overhead utilities and vegetation). The massing of structures and vegetation in the project area and surroundings interacts with the natural regional environmental and can obstruct or compliment the scenic vistas. The evaluation of scenic vistas takes into consideration the physical compatibility of proposed projects in relation to land uses, transportation corridors, or other vantage points, where the enjoyment of unique vistas may exist, such as residential areas or scenic roads. Within the City, scenic vistas include views of natural features, including the Santa Rosa, San Jacinto, and Little San Bernardino Mountains. The development of new manmade structures, including buildings, streets, signage, walls, and landscaping has the potential to replace or disrupt views of the surrounding natural landscape (2035 General Plan Update). The approximately 4.43-acre project site currently operates as parking for the existing St. Francis of Assisi Church property. The project area includes 219 paved and dirt parking spaces. Existing landscaping and light fixtures are also onsite associated with the Church facility. The project property has been subject to past development activities, due to its association with the St. Francis of Assisi Church. The project area has served as a parking facility for the Church since 2002, when it was proposed to be temporary overflow parking, and 2010, when the Church proposed a permanent parking lot. The project site is surrounded by the existing sanctuary building of the Saint Francis of Assisi Church to the north, paved Church parking spaces and drive aisles to the east, vacant land to the south, and the foothills of the Santa Rosa Mountains to the west. Due to the size of the mountains that border the City, views of these scenic vistas in the City are generally unobstructed; however, this is largely dependent on viewpoint location since views can be obstructed by existing structures and landscaping. From Washington Street, public views of the Santa Rosa Mountains to the south and the Little San Bernardino Mountains to the north are distant and obstructed by manmade structures and landscaping. The Santa Rosa Mountain foothills immediately west of the project site reaches an elevation of approximately 650 feet and provides a natural landscape in the City. When viewed from Washington Street, views of the base of the Santa Rosa Mountain foothills are obstructed by existing structures and landscaping. However, midrange and peak views of the foothills are visible. The Santa Rosa Mountains obstructs the views of the San Jacinto Mountains to the west. The exhibit below shows the existing sanctuary building and proposed project building to the left. St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 14 Exhibit 1-I The project is proposing the development of a 22,499-square-foot parish hall, a 4,835-square-foot administration office building, and associated parking on approximately 4.43 acres south of the existing St. Francis of Assisi sanctuary buildings. Associated improvements include paved drive aisles and parking spaces, pedestrian pathways, and landscaped features consistent with the existing Church facility. The project will abide by building height and set back standards. Buildings within RL zones shall not exceed 28 feet or two-stories per La Quinta Municipal Code (LQMC) Chapter 9.50.030. The parish hall and administration offices are not proposed to exceed two stories. The proposed administration office building will be located closer to Washington Street and will be a maximum height of 19 feet. The administration building complies with LQMC Chapter 9.50.030. The proposed parish hall building is proposed to be approximately 30 feet 8 inches in height. As previously stated, buildings within RL designations are not to exceed 28 feet in height, however, the project proposes a 10 percent height deviation to allow for the 30- foot building. The City of La Quinta will review the elevation plans provided by the project applicant. The proposed 30-foot parish hall will be located east of the administration building. Also, in comparison to the existing sanctuary building associated with the St. Francis of Assisi Church (north of the proposed project), the new parish hall building will be reduced in scale compared to the sanctuary building. The building mass and scale is not proposed to significantly impact the view of the Santa Rosa Mountain foothills west of the site when viewed from public viewsheds (i.e., Washington Street). The project is not anticipated to obstruct the scenic vistas in the City. The distant Santa Rosa Mountains to the south will remain visible to motorists and pedestrians traveling along Washington Street that can currently view them post project development. See Exhibit 1-I above. The project will also comply with the standards and guidelines set within the La Quinta Municipal Code for buildings within RL zones. Overall, the project is not expected to have a substantial impact on the existing scenic vistas. Mitigation: None b)Less Than Significant Impact. A review of the California Scenic Highway Mapping System web site revealed that the project is not located adjacent to or near any state or county, eligible or designated scenic St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 15 highway. As such, the proposed site plan, architectural design, and landscaping design would not result in in adverse impacts to scenic resources within a state scenic highway. Independent of the Caltrans Scenic Highway Program, the Circulation Element of the La Quinta 2035 General Plan Update (GPU) identifies roadways that are considered Image Corridors. Washington Street, east of the project site, is designated as an Image Corridor. Image corridors, as defined by the GPU, are City public rights-of-way that provide views of scenic resources and the natural landscape. These views may be threatened by inappropriate and unattractive land uses and landscaping, inadequately buffered parking, excessive or inappropriate signage, high walls and berms that block views and overhead power lines that degrade views. As previously stated, the project proposes the development of a 22,499-sf parish hall, a 4,835-sf administration office building, and parking lot associated with the existing St. Francis of Assisi Church property. The proposed buildings will be cohesive with the design of the existing church building (sanctuary). Additionally, the proposed buildings will be appropriate in mass and scale that will complement the existing church. The proposed administration office building will be a maximum height of 19 feet. The administration building complies with LQMC Chapter 9.50.030 designating building height within RL zones. The proposed parish hall building is proposed to be approximately 30 feet 8 inches in height. As previously stated, the project proposes a 10 percent height deviation to allow for the 30-foot building. The City of La Quinta will review the elevation plans provided by the project applicant. The proposed 30-foot parish hall will be located east of the administration building. Also, in comparison to the existing sanctuary building associated with the St. Francis of Assisi Church (north of the proposed project), the new parish hall building will be reduced in scale compared to the sanctuary building. Project landscaping will also be consistent with the existing onsite landscaping, which includes desert and drought- tolerant trees, shrubs and ground coverings. Title 9 Chapter 9.50.020 (Height limits and setbacks near image corridors) of La Quinta’s Municipal Code, requires that additional height limitations shall apply to buildings within 150 feet of the edge of right-of-way of the following general plan-designated image corridors. The project is located more than 150 feet from the Washington Street right-of-way, therefore, additional height restrictions do not apply. Overall, adverse impacts to the image corridors are expected to be less than significant. Additionally, the project site does not contain scenic resources onsite due to its current use as a parking lot. As previously stated, the project will not substantially obstruct views of the Santa Rosa Mountain foothills, west of the site due to the foothill’s height compared to the scale of the proposed church buildings. According to the California Scenic Highway Mapping System, the La Quinta 2035 GPU and EIR, the project site is not anticipated to result in adverse impacts to scenic resources within a state scenic highway. Less than significant impacts are anticipated. Mitigation: None c)Less than Significant Impact. According to the La Quinta General Plan Update Environmental Impact Report (GPU EIR), the existing visual character of the City can be characterized as both suburban and rural. The incorporated portion of the City, including the project site, is located in the suburban context, which is influenced by typical suburban land uses, including residential neighborhoods, commercial shopping centers, office parks, golf courses, parks and community facilities. These land uses are built along landscaped boulevards with curb, gutter and sidewalks. The project site occupies approximately 4.43 acres of the south/southwestern portion of the St. Francis of Assisi Church. The site is located within a suburban context of the City and is surrounded by the Church to the north, followed by a residential neighborhood, the Church parking lot followed by Washington Street and commercial buildings to the east, vacant land followed by a residential neighborhood to the south, and the foothills of the Santa Rosa Mountains to the west. St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 16 The project site is currently located within the City’s Low Density Residential (RL) land use and zoning designation. RL zones are typically appropriate for attached or detached single family residential developments, allowing up to four dwelling units per acre, however, churches are permitted in this land use designation with the approval of a conditional use permit (CUP). The proposed project would require an amendment to the existing CUP. The project proposes to develop a parish hall, administration offices, and parking spaces in association with the existing St. Francis of Assisi Church. With the addition of new enclosed meeting spaces and offices, existing staff and activities will transfer from outside communal areas to the new and improved facilities. Paved parking surfaces will replace the existing unpaved parking lot. The proposed buildings will be developed to complement the existing Church in architecture and design. As such, the placement, scale, and design of the proposed buildings are expected to replace existing paved and unpaved parking lots. Project design, including architecture and landscape architecture, will require review and approval by the City to ensure that aesthetic considerations are addressed in the design. Moreover, building size and scale will not conflict with the existing Church building or the established standards regulating scenic quality in RL zones. With the compliance of City standards, the project is not expected to conflict with applicable zoning or other regulation governing the scenic quality of the site, therefore, less than significant impacts are anticipated. Mitigation: None d)Less than Significant Impact. The proposed project occurs on a previously disturbed, 4.43-acre property on the southwest portion of the St. Francis of Assisi Church property in the City of La Quinta. The project property is surrounded by the sanctuary building of the St. Francis of Assisi Church to the north, parking lot followed by Washington Street and commercial buildings to the east, vacant land followed by a residential community to the south, and open space and mountain slopes to the west. Existing sources of fixed nighttime lighting in the project’s vicinity can be attributed to the existing church, homes, commercial uses, traffic signals at the intersection of Washington Street, and ground mounted parking lot light fixtures on the project site, as well as north and east of the project site. Individual home lighting typically consists of low-intensity, wall-mounted, downward-oriented fixtures in the patio, side and front yards of homes. Church lighting also consists of wall-mounted, downward-oriented fixtures along building frontages near entrances, and pole-mounted downward-oriented fixtures in the parking lot. Along Washington Street, nighttime vehicular circulation, traffic lights, and landscaping illumination contribute to the nighttime ambient lighting. Day-time glare can also be attributed to the existing vehicular traffic. The proposed project includes development of a parish hall, administration buildings, and parking spaces associated with the existing St. Francis of Assisi Church. The proposed exterior materials for the church buildings will be consistent with the existing sanctuary building located north of the project. Colors complimentary to the surrounding desert landscape are proposed as part of project implementation. Building surfaces will not have highly reflective construction materials or other conditions that would cause substantial day-time or nighttime glare. The proposed building finishes, which primarily consist of cement plaster and other complimentary materials, are expected to have low solar reflectivity. The proposed landscaping and building setbacks will function as a screen to soften the visibility of buildings from the streets. The project will provide various forms of lighting to adequately illuminate the parking areas, entrances, walkways, building frontages, and other project features for security purposes. The use of exterior light fixtures will be made compatible with the architectural and materials of the buildings. In compliance with Chapter 9.100.150 of the La Quinta Municipal Code, the proposed exterior lighting shall be either fully or partially shielded and located and directed so as not to shine directly on adjacent properties. Lighting within the project parking lot will be consistent with LQMC Section 9.150.080(J). Per the project photometric plan, the project will include 12 light poles throughout the project site to illuminate the roadways and parking lot. Per the photometric plan, the proposed project will not exceed 0.1 footcandles along adjacent St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 17 areas west, south, and east of the project boundaries. The light fixtures proposed in the northern portion of the project will illuminate the proposed driveway and areas adjacent to this area up to 0.5 footcandles. See the exhibit below for project photometric plan. Building lighting will consist of downward-oriented fixtures in strategic locations and will avoid fixtures at unnecessary locations. St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 18 Exhibit 1-II Project Photometric Plan Pertaining to glare, the project would not introduce facilities with large reflective surfaces that would generate substantial glare, nor would the project involve new sources of high-intensity lighting that would be deemed incompatible with the existing uses surrounding the project property. The proposed materials will be painted with flat or non-reflective finishes, therefore preventing daytime glare. The proposed structures are expected to have earth-tone finishes that do not have highly reflective properties or other conditions that would cause substantial daytime or nighttime glare. Less than significant impacts are expected. Mitigation: None St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 19 2.AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY RESOURCES – In determining whether impacts to agricultural resources are significant environmental effects, lead agencies may refer to the California Agricultural Land Evaluation and Site Assessment Model (1997) prepared by the California Dept. of Conservation as an optional model to use in assessing impacts on agriculture and farmland. In determining whether impacts to forest resources, including timberland, are significant environmental effects, lead agencies may refer to information compiled by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection regarding the state’s inventory of forest land, including the Forest and Range Assessment project; and forest carbon measurement methodology provided in Forest Protocols adopted by the California Air Resources Board. Would the project: Potentially Significant Impact Less Than Significant with Mitigation Incorporation Less Than Significant Impact No Impact a)Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland), as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the California Resources Agency, to non-agricultural use? b)Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a Williamson Act contract? c) Conflict with existing zoning for, or cause rezoning of forest land, timberland, or timberland zoned Timberland Production? d)Result in the loss of forest land or conversion of forest land to non-forest use? e) Involve other changes in the existing environment which, due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of Farmland, to non-agricultural use? Sources: La Quinta 2035 General Plan Update, 2013; La Quinta 2035 General Plan Update Environmental Impact Report, 2013; California Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program, California Department of Conservation, 2016. Setting: The project site and the City of La Quinta General Plan area is characterized by the urban context, primarily consisting of residential and commercial developments. Per the La Quinta General Plan Environmental Impact Report (LQGP EIR), significant agricultural resources within the City of La Quinta no longer exist. However, agriculture is still an economic factor east of the incorporated boundary, within the City’s Sphere of Influence. The La Quinta General Plan facilitates urban development on lands designated as Prime Farmland, Farmland of Statewide Importance, Unique Farmland, and Farmland of Local Importance since agricultural production and have been designated for urban uses for some time. California Land Conservation Act of 1965 The California Land Conservation Act of 1965 (the “Williamson Act”) encourages the preservation of agricultural lands through tax incentives due to the increasing trend toward the conversion of agricultural lands and urban uses. The act enables counties and cities to designate agricultural preserves (Williamson Act lands) and within these preserves, offer preferential taxation to agricultural landowners based on the agricultural income producing value of the property. There are no active or permitted quarries identified within the City of La Quinta’s General Plan area; however, approximately 582 acres of land in the City’s Sphere of Influence, have been set aside for farmland conversion under the Williamson Act provisions. State Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 20 The California Department of Conservation (DOC) established the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program (FMMP) in 1982 as a non-regulatory program that provides a consistent and impartial analysis of agricultural land use and land use changes throughout California. The FMMP produces maps and statistical data used for analyzing impacts on California’s agricultural resources. Prime agricultural land is rated according to soil quality and irrigation status and identified by the following categories: Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, Farmland of Statewide Importance, Farmland of Local Importance, Urban and Built-Up Land, and Other Land. Each category is described as follows: Prime Farmland: areas with both good physical and chemical attributes able to sustain long-term agricultural production. Farmland of Statewide Importance: areas that have a good combination of physical and biological characteristics for producing food, feed, forage, fiber, and oilseed crops, and is available for these uses. Unique Farmland: areas that produce crops of statewide importance; however, contain lower quality soils than those within Prime Farmland. Farmland of Local Importance: lands generally without irrigation, and which produce dry crops that may be important locally but are not important for statewide agriculture production. Urban Built-Up Land: areas occupied by structures with a building density of at least 1 unit to 1.5 acres, or approximately 6 structures to a 10-acre parcel. Other Land: areas of land not included in any other mapping category. According to the most recent (2016) FMMP, the most prominent categories within the City of La Quinta are Urban Built-Up Land and Other Land. Farmland of Local Importance and Unique Farmland are also present within the City limits, however, agricultural production within the City has been designated for urban uses. Lands under the Williamson Act, or California Land Conservation Act, are agricultural lands that allow special tax assessment. These lands are taxed on the basis of agricultural production rather than market value. The goal of the Williamson Act is to protect agricultural land from being sold for development. 582 acres of land with Williamson Act contracts are located in the City’s Sphere of Influence. Based on 2008 Riverside County data, approximately 218.9 acres were in renewal, and 363 acres were in non-renewal. Non-renewal indicates that the farmland reverts back to market conditions and can be sold at fair market value. Farmland in non-renewal status generally indicates agricultural land will be developed to non-agricultural land uses. a-e) No Impact. The proposed project is located in the southern portion of the St. Francis of Assisi Church property and west of Washington Street in the City of La Quinta. The approximately 4.43-acre project is proposing to develop a parish hall and administration building along with associated parking south of the existing Church building. The project site currently operates as paved overflow parking for the existing Church. The project is not located on lands zoned for agriculture and is not covered by a Williamson Act contract. There are no areas of forest land, timberland or timberland zoned Timberland Production. According to the Williamson Act 2016 Status Report, no portion of the land is within or near a recognized Williamson Act Contract area. There are no other agricultural areas or related zoning polices with which the proposed project would conflict. The project will not impact or remove any portion of land from the County’s agricultural zoning or agricultural preserve. Additionally, the 2016 California Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program (FMMP) indicates that the property is designated as “Other Land” on a majority of the 4.43-acre site. A small of the northern portion of the site is designated “Urban and Built-up Land”, as established by the California Department of Conservation. Other Land is defined as land not included in any other mapping category. Urban and Built- up Land, as defined by the Department of Conservation, is occupied by structures with a building density of at least one unit to 1.5 acres, or approximately 6 structures to a 10-acre parcel. Typical examples include residential, industrial, commercial, institutional facilities, to name a few. The surrounding land to the north, east, and south are also designated as Urban and Built-up Land, while the area west of the project site, the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 21 Santa Rosa foothills, is designated as Other Land. These FMMP land designations do not support agricultural uses. Moreover, the project site is located within a residential land use and zoning designation established by the City of La Quinta. The project site is not located in an existing zone for agricultural use or classified as farmland. Further, no forest land, timberland, or Timberland Production zone occurs on the project site or in the surrounding areas, largely because forest vegetation is uncharacteristic of the Coachella Valley’s desert floor environment. Therefore, the proposed project will have no impact on agricultural or forestry resources. Mitigation: None St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 22 3.AIR QUALITY – Where available, the significance criteria established by the applicable air quality management district or air pollution control district may be relied upon to make the following determinations. Would the project: Potentially Significant Impact Less Than Significant with Mitigation Incorporation Less Than Significant Impact No Impact a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air quality plan? b)Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for which the project region is non-attainment under an applicable federal or state ambient air quality standard? c) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations? d)Result in other emissions (such as those leading to odors adversely affecting a substantial number of people? Sources: Saint Francis of Assisi Air Quality Impact Analysis, by Urban Crossroads, July 7, 2020; Final 2016 Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP), by SCAQMD, March 2017; Final 2003 Coachella Valley PM10 State Implementation Plan (CVSIP), by SCAQMD, August 2003; Analysis of the Coachella Valley PM10 Redesignation Request and Maintenance Plan, by the California Air Resources Board, February 2010 Setting: Existing Air Quality Regulatory Framework The project site and its Coachella Valley regional context are situated within the Riverside County portion of the Salton Sea Air Basin (SSAB), under jurisdiction of the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD). Existing air quality in relation to the applicable air quality standards for criteria air pollutants is measured at established air quality monitoring stations throughout the SCAQMD jurisdiction. The three permanent ambient air quality monitoring stations in the Coachella Valley are located in Palm Springs (AQS ID 060655001), Indio (AQS ID 060652002), and Mecca (Saul Martinez - AQS ID 060652005). To comply with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and California Ambient Air Quality Standards (CAAQS), SCAQMD has adopted an Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP), which is updated regularly with strategies to effectively reduce emissions, accommodate growth, and minimize any negative fiscal impacts of air pollution control on the economy. The most current version of the AQMP (2016 AQMP) was released in March of 2017 to continue serving as a regional blueprint for achieving the federal air quality standards with the most current strategies to meet the air quality standards and ensure that public health is protected to the maximum extent feasible. The 2016 AQMP incorporates scientific and technological information and planning assumptions, including the 2016 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (RTP/SCS), a planning document that supports the integration of land use and transportation to help the region meet the federal Clean Air Act requirements. It also factors a comprehensive analysis of emissions, meteorology, atmospheric chemistry, regional growth projections, and the impact of existing control measures is updated with the latest data and methods. Moreover, 2016 AQMP provides guidance for the State Implementation Plans (SIP) for attainment of the applicable ambient air quality standards. Particulate Matter (PM10): As indicated in the 2016 AQMP, the Coachella Valley is currently designated as a serious nonattainment area for PM10 (particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter of 10 microns or less). In the Coachella Valley, the man- made sources of PM10 are attributed to direct emissions, industrial facilities, and fugitive dust resulting from unpaved roads and construction operations. High-wind natural events are also known contributors of PM10. The Clean Air Act (CAA) requires those states with nonattainment areas to prepare and submit the corresponding State St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 23 Implementation Plans (SIPs) to demonstrate how these areas will attain the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The implementation strategies include modeling, rules, regulations, and programs designed to provide the necessary air pollutant emissions reductions. Pertaining to PM10 attainment, the Final 2003 Coachella Valley PM10 State Implementation Plan (CVSIP) was approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on December 14, 2005. It incorporated updated planning assumptions, fugitive dust source emissions estimates, mobile source emissions estimates, and attainment modeling with control strategies and measure commitments. Some of those measures are reflected in SCAQMD Rules 403 and 403.1, which are enacted to reduce or prevent man-made fugitive dust sources with their associated PM10 emissions. The CVSIP established the controls needed to demonstrate expeditious attainment of the standards such those listed below: Additional stabilizing or paving of unpaved surfaces, including parking lots; A prohibition on building new unpaved roads; Requiring more detailed dust control plans from builders in the valley that specify the use of more aggressive and frequent watering, soil stabilization, wind screens, and phased development (as opposed to mass grading) to minimize fugitive dust; Designating a worker to monitor dust control at construction sites; and Testing requirements for soil and road surfaces. On February 25, 2010, the ARB approved the 2010 Coachella Valley PM10 Maintenance Plan and transmitted it to the U.S. EPA for approval. With the recent data being collected at the Coachella Valley monitoring stations, consideration of high-wind exceptional events, and submittal of a PM10 Re-designation Request and Maintenance Plan, a re-designation to attainment status of the PM10 NAAQS is deemed feasible in the near future according to the 2016 AQMP. Ozone and Ozone Precursors: The Coachella Valley portion of the Salton Sea Air Basin (SSAB) is deemed to be in nonattainment for the 1997 8- hour ozone standard. Coachella Valley is unique in its geography due to its location downwind from the South Coast Air Basin (SCAB). As such, when high levels of ozone are formed in the South Coast Air Basin, they are transported to the Coachella Valley. Similarly, when ozone precursors such as nitrogen oxides (NOx) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are emitted from mobile sources and stationary sources located in the South Coast Air Basin, they are also transported to the Coachella Valley. It is worth noting that SCAQMD deems that local sources of air pollution generated in the Coachella Valley have a limited impact on ozone levels compared to the transport of ozone precursors generated in SCAB. The U.S. EPA classifies areas of ozone nonattainment (i.e., Extreme, Severe, Serious, Moderate or Marginal) based on the extent to which an area exceeds the air quality standard for that pollutant. The higher the exceedance level, the more time is allowed to demonstrate attainment in recognition of the greater challenge involved. However, nonattainment areas with the higher classifications are also subject to more stringent requirements. In the 2016 AQMP, the attainment target date for the 1997 8-hour ozone standard was listed as June 15, 2019. However, based on recent data for higher levels of ozone experienced in 2017 and 2018, it was determined that the Coachella Valley region could not practically attain the said standard by the established deadline. Given that additional time is needed to bring the Coachella Valley into attainment of the ozone standard, SCAQMD submitted a formal request to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) to reclassify the Coachella Valley from Severe-15 to Extreme nonattainment, with a new attainment date of June 15, 2024. The reclassification ensures that the Coachella Valley will be given the needed extension to make attainment feasible and prevent the imposition of the non- attainment fees on major stationary sources. This process would also require SCAQMD to develop or update the State Implementation Plan (SIP) documentation to demonstrate how the area will meet the standard on or before June 15, 2024. St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 24 SCAQMD continues to reduce ozone and improve air quality in the Coachella Valley, in part by providing more than $50 million in grant funding towards paving dirt roads and parking lots, clean energy projects and cleaner vehicles. Future emission reductions anticipated to occur in the South Coast Air Basin associated with current and planned regulations on mobile and stationary sources are expected to contribute to improvements in ozone air quality in the Coachella Valley and lead to attainment of the standard. a)Less than Significant Impact. This analysis relies on the analytical and quantitative findings of the Saint Francis of Assisi Air Quality Impact Analysis (AQIA), prepared by Urban Crossroads on July 7, 2020 with the purpose of evaluating the potential impacts to air quality associated with construction and operation of the proposed project. The AQIA findings are based in part on the numeric results from running the most current California Emissions Estimator Model (CalEEMod Version 2016.3.2) available at the time of AQIA report preparation to calculate construction emissions and operational emissions from the project. This computer software was developed in conjunction with the California Air Pollution Control Officers Association (CAPCOA) and other California air districts to calculate criteria pollutants and greenhouse gases using widely accepted methodologies, combined with default data that can be used when site-specific information is not available. Sources of these methodologies and default data include, but are not limited to, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) AP-42 emission factors, California Air Resources Board (CARB) vehicle emission models, studies commissioned by California agencies such as the California Energy Commission (CEC) and CalRecycle. Air quality impacts can be deemed significant if there is a potential to contribute or cause regional and/or localized exceedances of the federal and/or state ambient air quality standards, such as the NAAQS and CAAQS. To assist lead agencies in determining the significance of air quality impacts from land development projects, SCAQMD established quantitative short-term construction-related and long-term operational impact thresholds (South Coast AQMD Air Quality Significance Thresholds). Table III-1 below displays these numeric thresholds applicable to construction and operational activities to which the project- specific air emissions results will be compared. Table III-1 SCAQMD’s Air Quality Significance Thresholds (Pounds/Day) Emission Source CO VOC NOx SOx PM10 PM2.5 Construction or Operation 550 75 100 150 150 55 Source: Air Quality Analysis Guidance Handbook and SCAQMD Air Quality Significance Thresholds, April 2019 The AQIA used the project parameters (land uses and facilities) to calculate the criteria air pollutants expected to be generated from the project. The AQIA findings included in Table III-2 below demonstrate that the unmitigated construction related emissions resulting from site preparation, grading, utilities/building construction, paving, and architectural coating of the project would not exceed the applicable SCAQMD regional thresholds of significance for any criteria pollutants, including PM10 and Ozone precursors. No further mitigation is necessary to lower the emission levels. Thus, a less than significant impact would occur for project-related construction-source emissions in relation to the applicable South Coast AQMD Air Quality Significance Thresholds. Table III-2 Short Term Air Pollutant Emissions Associated With Construction of the Proposed Project (Unmitigated) St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 25 (Pounds/Day) ROG/VOC NOx CO SO2 PM10 PM2.5 Peak Emissions Resulting from Site Preparation, Grading, Building Construction, Paving, and Architectural Coating 15.79 80.09 33.45 0.16 8.86 4.54 SCAQMD Threshold 75 100 550 150 150 55 Threshold Exceeded No No No No No No Moreover, the AQIA also calculated the long-term operational air pollutant emissions that would occur during the life of the project. These operations include area, energy and mobile sources. As shown in Table III-3 below, the project-related emissions of criteria pollutants are also not expected to exceed any of the SCAQMD South Coast AQMD Air Quality Significance Thresholds for operational impacts. Table III-3 Long Term Operational Air Pollutant Emissions Associated With Development of the Project (Unmitigated) (Pounds/Day) Emission Source ROG/VOC NOx CO SO2 PM10 PM2.5 Peak Area Sources, Energy Use, Mobile Sources 0.66 0.20 0.19 0.00 0.02 0.02 SCAQMD Threshold 75 100 550 150 150 55 Threshold Exceeded No No No No No No The criteria for determining consistency with the AQMP are defined in Chapter 12, Section 12.2 and Section 12.3 of the SCAQMD’s CEQA Air Quality Handbook (1993), as summarized below: Consistency Criterion No. 1: The proposed project will not result in an increase in the frequency or severity of existing air quality violations or cause or contribute to new violations, or delay the timely attainment of air quality standards or the interim emissions reductions specified in the AQMP. The violations that Consistency Criterion No. 1 refers to are the CAAQS and NAAQS. CAAQS and NAAQS violations would occur if localized significance thresholds (LSTs) or regional significance thresholds were exceeded. As demonstrated in Tables III-2 and III-3, the project would not exceed the applicable regional significance thresholds for construction activity for emissions of any criteria air pollutant, including PM10 and ozone precursors, and therefore would not conflict with the AQMP according to this criterion. The project operational-source air pollutant emissions would also not exceed applicable thresholds or result in or cause violations of the CAAQS and NAAQS. Consistency Criterion No. 2: The project will not exceed the assumptions in the AQMP based on the years of project build-out phase. The 2016 AQMP demonstrates that the applicable ambient air quality standards can be achieved within the timeframes required under federal law and any extensions for attainment can be processed accordingly, such as the case of Ozone. As concluded in the AQIA, the project land uses are generally consistent with the land uses allowed under the City land use designations for the project site. As such, the project would be consistent with the growth projections and with the air quality plan. St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 26 In summary, the project is not expected to result in emission levels, growth or land use changes that would interfere with the City or region’s ability to comply with the most current air quality plans including the 2016 AQMP, CVSIP for PM10, and the ozone level attainment efforts. Moreover, the project’s short-term construction and long-term operational emissions would not exceed the established regional thresholds for criteria air pollutant emissions. Pertaining to the obstruction of an applicable air quality plan, less than significant impacts are anticipated. Mitigation: None b)Less than Significant Impact. The Coachella Valley portion of the Salton Sea Air Basin (SSAB) was formerly classified as “Severe-15” nonattainment for the 1997 8-hour ozone national ambient air quality standard with an attainment deadline of June 15, 2019. Over the past 15 years, the air quality in the Coachella Valley has steadily improved because of the implementation of emission control measures by SCAQMD and California Air Resources Board (CARB). However, based on recent data for higher levels of ozone experienced in 2017 and 2018, it was determined that the Coachella Valley region could not practically attain the said standard by the established deadline. As a result, SCAQMD requested a reclassification that would extend the attainment deadline to June of 2024. SCAQMD has prepared additional documentation and will be implementing additional measures to comply with the June 2024 deadline. Current and planned regulations on mobile and stationary sources are expected to contribute to improvements to ozone air quality in the Coachella Valley and lead to attainment of the standard. As demonstrated in tables III-2 and III-3, project-related short-term construction and long-term operational emissions are not expected to exceed the reginal thresholds of significance established by SCAQMD for ozone precursors, such as NOx and ROG/VOC. By complying with the adopted thresholds, the proposed development is also complying with the overall attainment strategies reflected in the currently adopted 2016 AQMP. Furthermore, the Coachella Valley is currently designated as a serious nonattainment area for PM10 (particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter of 10 microns or less). The CVSIP is in place with an attainment strategy for meeting the PM10 standard. Some of the existing measures include the requirement of detailed dust control plans from builders that specify the use of more aggressive and frequent watering, soil stabilization, wind screens, and phased development to minimize fugitive dust. Per Chapter 6.16 (Fugitive Dust Control) of the La Quinta Municipal Code, a Fugitive Dust Control Plan must be prepared and approved prior to any earth-moving operations. Implementation of the Fugitive Dust Control Plan is required to occur under the supervision of an individual with training on Dust Control in the Coachella Valley. The plan will include methods to prevent sediment track-out onto public roads, prevent visible dust emissions from exceeding a 20-percent opacity, and prevent visible dust emissions from extending more than 100 feet (vertically or horizontally from the origin of a source) or crossing any property line. The most widely used measures include proper construction phasing, proper maintenance/cleaning of construction equipment, soil stabilization, installation of track-out prevention devices, and wind fencing. As shown in Tables III-2 and III-3, project-related short-term construction and long-term operational emissions are not expected to exceed the reginal thresholds of significance established by SCAQMD for PM10. Since project-related emissions would be consistent with the AQMP. CVSIP, and all SCAQMD Air Quality Significance Thresholds, long-term operational air quality impacts associated with the project would not be considered cumulatively considerable. Less than significant impacts are anticipated. Mitigation: None c)Less than Significant Impact. A sensitive receptor is a person in the population who is particularly susceptible (i.e. more susceptible than the population at large) to health effects due to exposure to an air contaminant. Sensitive receptors and the facilities that house them are of particular concern if they are St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 27 located in close proximity to localized sources of carbon monoxide, toxic air contaminants, or odors. Residences, long-term health care facilities, schools, rehabilitation centers, playgrounds, convalescent centers, childcare centers, retirement homes, and athletic facilities are generally considered sensitive receptors. The SCAQMD has developed and published the Final Localized Significance Threshold (LST) Methodology to help identify potential impacts that could contribute or cause localized exceedances of the federal and/or state ambient air quality standards (NAAQS/CAAQS). LST methodology was developed in response to environmental justice and health concerns raised by the public regarding exposure of individuals to criteria pollutants in local communities. The purpose of analyzing LSTs is to determine whether a project may generate significant adverse localized air quality impacts in relation to the nearest exposed sensitive receptors, such as those listed above. LSTs represent the maximum emission levels that comply with the most stringent applicable federal or state ambient air quality standard at the nearest sensitive receptor, taking into consideration ambient concentrations in each source receptor area (SRA), project, size, and distance to the sensitive receptor. Therefore, meeting the lowest allowable emissions thresholds translates to meeting the most stringent air quality standards for a project locality in consideration of sensitive receptors. As part of the LST methodology, SCAQMD has divided its jurisdiction into 37 source receptor areas (SRAs) which can be used to determine whether a project may generate significant adverse localized air quality impacts. The proposed development is located in SRA 30, which covers the Coachella Valley and City of La Quinta. LSTs only apply to certain criteria pollutants: carbon dioxide (CO), oxides of nitrogen (NOx) particulate matter equal to or less than 10 microns in diameter (PM10), and particulate matter equal to or less than 2.5 microns in diameter (PM2.5). The AQIA involved an LST analysis taking into account that the nearest sensitive receptor is a residential community located approximately 452 feet/138 meters northeast of the project site. Distance wise, the LST tables use 100 and 200 meters as reference points. Consistent with the SCAQMD’s LST Methodology, a 100-meter receptor distance is utilized in this analysis and provide for a conservative i.e. “health protective” standard of care. Since the total acreage disturbed is less than five acres per day for site preparation and grading activities, the SCAQMD’s screening look-up tables are utilized in determining impacts. Per the SCAQMD LST methodology, LST analysis for the operational phase of the project would not be applicable because the project would not include stationary emission sources or activities involving long periods of queuing and idling at the site, such as those associated with warehouse or transfer facilities. As a result, no long-term localized significance threshold analysis is needed. Table III-4 Localized Significance Thresholds (LSTs) Associated with Projected Construction (In Pounds/Day) Emission Source NO CO PM10 PM2.5 Site Preparation Emissions 21.87 13.29 1.82 1.01 SCAQMD LST Threshold for SRA 30 301 3,475 45 12 LST Threshold Exceeded? No No No No Grading Emissions 27.38 14.83 4.32 2.73 SCAQMD LST Threshold for SRA 30 301 3,475 45 12 LST Threshold Exceeded? No No No No The results provided in Table III-4 resulting from the Localized Significance Thresholds methodology by SCAQMD demonstrate that the construction-related emission levels would occur well below the established thresholds, taking into account the source receptor area and nearest sensitive receptor location to the project. Therefore, the project would not result in emissions capable of exposing sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations. Moreover, the proposed project would not situate occupants and St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 28 visitors of the proposed parish center and administrative facilities in a location known to be exposed to existing or planned sources of substantial emissions. Less than significant impacts are anticipated. Mitigation: None d) No Impact. As previously analyzed and disclosed, project implementation would not result in emissions that would exceed the South Coast AQMD Air Quality Significance Thresholds or LSTs. Moreover, the project emissions would not exceed the LSTs applicable to the project setting in relation to the nearby residences. The proposed parish hall, administration facilities, and parking lot expansion within the existing church property will not involve the types of facilities or operations commonly known to generate odors, such as wastewater treatment plants, sanitary landfills, composting/green waste facilities, recycling facilities, petroleum refineries, chemical manufacturing plants, painting/coating operations, rendering plants, or food packaging facilities. Therefore, the project is not expected to result in odor or other emissions adversely affecting nearby neighbors or a substantial number of people. No impacts are expected. Mitigation: None St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 29 4.BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES -- Would the project: Potentially Significan t Impact Less Than Significant with Mitigation Incorporation Less Than Significant Impact No Impact a) Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? b)Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies, and regulations or by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife or US Fish and Wildlife Service? c) Have a substantial adverse effect on state or federally protected wetlands (including, but not limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other means? d)Interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites? e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance? f) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan? Sources: General and Focused Biological Resources Assessment, James W. Cornett Ecological Consultants, June 2020; La Quinta General Plan, Biological Resources, 2013. Setting: In June 2020, James W. Cornett, Ecological Consultants conducted a project-specific General and Focused Biological Resources Assessment. The assessment area covered the 5-acres of vacant and undeveloped land. There is an existing church along the northern boundary. Previously graded flatlands are located along the southern boundary and a church parking lot forms the eastern boundary. The biological survey and analysis were performed to ascertain the impacts of proposed development on potential biological resources of the project site and immediate vicinity, as mandated by CEQA and required by the City of La Quinta. Survey methodology included literature review to determine the biological resources that might exist within the general area and to determine the possible occurrence of special status species. The review included records, collections, websites and or staff of the University of Riverside of California at Riverside Herbarium, and other research centers. The review included a search in the California Department of Fish and Wildlife Natural Diversity Database. Field surveys were initiated in May 2020 and conducted on May 20, 21, 22, 26, 27, and 28. Night surveys were conducted in the evenings of May 21, and 26th. Invertebrate sampling was conducted on the evenings of May 21, 26, 2020. Two Bioquip Light Traps were used for attracting and live capturing flying insects and some terrestrial anthropods. Surveys were conducted by walking north/south transects at 10-yard intervals through the project site. The survey pattern used has been approved by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service for determining the presence or absence of the burrowing owl and desert tortoise and represents an intensive survey effort that resulted in no officially listed or federally protected species being overlooked. Offsite surveys were only conducted to the west, though extremely St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 30 steep terrain made it impossible to traverse straight-line transects more than 25-yards beyond project site boundaries. Offsite transects were walked up to 150 yards to the south of the project site. The existing church structures lie to the north of the project site and a paved parking lot and Washington Street, an extremely busy thoroughfare, lie to the immediate east. The elevation of the project site is approximately 75 feet above sea level. The only topographic relief consists of sand deposits that rise up against a spur of the Santa Rosa Mountains to the immediate west. The rocky spur touches the extreme northwest corner of the site. Soil characteristics are uniform over the entire site. Soil is composed of wind-blown alluvium created by historic and persistent air movements from the northwest. Residential and commercial developments to the east and north have resulted in sand stabilization on the site. The northern two thirds of the site have been graded with soil stabilization for an informal parking area. Remnants of the Sonoran creosote bush scrub community occurred along the western edge of the site. The creosote bush was the dominant perennial followed by bugseed, Emory’s Dalea and croton. Many native and exotic weed species have germinated over the site. The species include Sahara mustard, tumbleweed, bugseed and Schismus grass. These species are found throughout the Colorado Desert of southeastern California whenever natural vegetation has been damaged or removed. a)No Impact. The Inventory of Rare and Endangered Vascular Plants of California, published by the California Native Plant Society, lists a total of four plant species that could conceivably occur on or near the project site. They are the glandular ditaxis, ribbed cryptantha flat-seeded spurge, and Coachella Valley milk vetch. The glandular ditaxis is a very rare perennial herb that blooms from December through March. It is restricted to sandy environments in the Sonoran Desert and has been found in the Coachella Valley at elevations like those found on the site. The glandular ditaxis was not detected during the plant survey and therefore presumed absent from the site. This species is not listed as rare, threatened, or endangered by either the state or federal governments nor is it proposed to be listed at this time. The ribbed crypthantha is an uncommon ephemeral known to occur on sandy soils in the Coachella Valley. The project site can be considered suitable habitat for this species. Since the entire site has been graded in the past the ribbed crypthantha was not detected. The ribbed cryptantha is not listed as rare, threatened, or endangered by either the state or federal governments nor is it proposed to be listed at this time. The flat seed spurge is an extremely rare ephemeral known to occur on sandy soils in the Sonoran Desert. There has been at least one specimen found in the Coachella Valley. The species was not detected in part due to most of the survey area being graded in the past. The flat-seeded spurge is not listed as rare, threatened, or endangered by either the state or federal governments nor is it proposed to be listed at this time. The Coachella Valley milk-vetch is an uncommon, spring-blooming ephemeral herb that is known to occur on sand soils in the Coachella Valley. No evidence of this species was found within project site boundaries. The milk-vetch is listed as endangered by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife service. Impacts to the milk-vetch are fully mitigated by the CVMSHCP through the payment of the Plan mitigation fees. No further action is necessary with regard to this species. The site was surveyed for special status and sensitive species. Three insect species known to occur in the Coachella Valley have been placed on the California Department of Fish & Wildlife Special Animals list. They are the Coachella giant sand treader cricket, Coachella Valley Jerusalem cricket, and Coachella Valley grasshopper. None of these three species were found during the surveys and none have any official status with government agencies. Both the Coachella giant sand treader cricket and Jerusalem cricket are covered species under the CVMSHCP. Per the Project-specific Biological Report, no amphibian species were found during the surveys and none are expected. The officially threatened Coachella Valley fringe-toed lizard was not observed or detected. A concerted effort was made to locate any signs of the officially listed desert tortoise. The Biological Report St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 31 finds that this species does not occur within the Project site and immediate vicinity and no additional surveys for this species are recommended. The field survey resulted in no observations or evidence of the flat-tailed horned lizard. The site’s habitat is considered unsuitable for this species due to past grading. Impacts to the horned lizard are fully mitigated under the Plan. Two functionally non-covered and sensitive avian species were considered to be possible occupants of the Project site and vicinity, the burrowing owl and loggerhead shrike. An intensive field survey for the burrowing owl was undertaken following protocols established by the state and federal governments. No observations of the owl were recorded, and no evidence of its presence was found. The habitat of the Project site was found to be unsuitable for the owl because of past grading, frequent human presence, and intense traffic noise on Washington Street. The biological report finds the site not important for other migratory birds due to a lack of shelter and food resources. The loggerhead shrike, a state Species of Concern, was not observed or detected on or near the project site. The site is also considered unsuitable habitat for this species because of past grading, frequent human presence, and intense traffic noise on Washington Street. Recorded mammals included the Palm Springs Ground squirrel, desert cottontail and coyote. No observations of the Palm Springs pocket mouse, a covered species was found. The Palm Springs ground squirrel is the only mammalian covered species discovered within the project boundaries and was detected five times (four burrows and one observation). It currently is not a listed species and has a much broader range than was previously thought. It is, therefore, unlikely that it will be listed in the foreseeable future. It is a covered species under the CVMSHCP and impacts to the squirrel are fully mitigated by the payment the Plan fee. With the spur of the Santa Rosa Mountains immediately west of the Project site, an intensive effort was made to find evidence of bighorn sheep on or near the site. No evidence or observations of bighorn were recorded. The peninsular bighorn sheep is a subspecies of bighorn restricted to the desert slopes of the Peninsular Ranges of Southern California and Baja California. The population found in the United States is considered Endangered by the federal government and Threatened by the state government. Historical records indicate bighorn were occasionally present in the spur of the Santa Rosa Mountains immediately west of the Project site. The Project does not impinge upon the spur and bighorn are a covered species under the MSHCP and no current evidence of sheep presence was found during the field survey, no special mitigation is necessary or recommended for bighorn sheep. Moreover, the Project’s proximity to a high-volume roadway and surrounding development, as a result, it is nearly an ecological island with little significant biological interaction with natural habitats elsewhere in the Coachella Valley. No impacts to sensitive or special status species are expected as a result of project implementation. b)No Impact. Per the project-specific biological report, the property does not contain nor is it adjacent to any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies, and regulations or by the CDFW or USFWS. The northeastern two-thirds of the site has been graded with soil stabilization for an informal parking area. As a result, the project site does not provide conditions that support natural vegetation communities or habitats including the presence of plant or animal species given special status by government agencies. The project shall adhere to all policies and protocols determined by the Coachella Valley Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (CVMSHCP), in which the project site lies. The CVMSHCP outlines policies for conservation habitats and natural communities and is implemented by the City of La Quinta. Moreover, there are no known significant biological resources on the project site and the proposed project would not have a substantial adverse impact on candidate, sensitive or special status species. No impacts are expected. St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 32 c)No Impact. The project site does not contain federally protected wetlands, marshes or other natural drainage features. No blue-line stream corridors (streams or dry washes) are shown on U.S. Geological Survey maps for the project site and there are no botanical indicators of such corridors. As a result, implementation of the proposed project would not result in the direct removal, filling or other hydrological interruption to any of these resources. No impacts are expected. d)No Impact. Per the project-specific biological report, no migratory wildlife corridors or native wildlife nursery sites are found on the project or adjacent properties. During the biological field survey, smoothing of surfaces to yield tracks was performed on each site visit to determine if important wildlife corridors existed on site. Tracks of roadrunners and coyotes were recorded, however; no discernable and routinely used corridors were found and none are expected. Therefore, no impacts are anticipated. e)No Impact. The project site is vacant undeveloped land that has been partially graded and does not contain any protected biological resources. Project implementation would not result in demolition or tree removal. The project is consistent with the Goals and Policies set forth in the City of La Quinta Biological Resources chapter (Chapter III) of the General Plan. The project will comply with CVMSHCP through the payment of mitigation fees. There are no other unique local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources that would cause a conflict nor does the site support high value biological resources that could be affected. No impacts are expected. f)Less than Significant Impact with Mitigation. The project lies within the boundary of the Coachella Valley Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (CVMSHCP) which outlines policies for conservation habitats and natural communities and is implemented by the City of La Quinta. The project site is not located within a Conservation Area under the CVMSHCP. However, the site’s western boundary abuts the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains Conservation Area. The project, therefore, is subject to the CVMSHCP requirements regarding lands adjoining Conservation Areas. The proposed project will comply with all required plan provisions and pay the required new development mitigation fee in conformance with the CVMSHCP and City Ordinance. Additionally, the proposed project will not conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources. Less than significant impacts are expected following the recommended mitigation measure listed below. Mitigation: BIO-1: The project developer shall adhere to the CVMSHCP Land Use Adjacency Guidelines for projects adjacent to Conservation Areas. The following Land Use Adjacency Guidelines shall be considered by the Permittees in their review of individual public and private Development projects adjacent to or within the Conservation Areas to minimize edge effects and shall be implemented where applicable. 4.5.1 Drainage Proposed Development adjacent to or within a Conservation Area shall incorporate plans to ensure that the quantity and quality of runoff discharged to the adjacent Conservation Area is not altered in an adverse way when compared with existing conditions. Stormwater systems shall be designed to prevent the release of toxins, chemicals, petroleum products, exotic plant materials or other elements that might degrade or harm biological resources or ecosystem processes within the adjacent Conservation Area. 4.5.2 Toxics Land uses proposed adjacent to or within a Conservation Area that use chemicals or generate bioproducts such as manure that are potentially toxic or may adversely affect wildlife and plant species, Habitat, or water quality shall incorporate measures to ensure that application of such chemicals does not result in any discharge to the adjacent Conservation Area. 4.5.3 Lighting For proposed Development adjacent to or within a Conservation Area, lighting shall be shielded and directed toward the developed area. Landscape shielding or other appropriate methods shall be St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 33 incorporated in project designs to minimize the effects of lighting adjacent to or within the adjacent Conservation Area in accordance with the guidelines to be included in the Implementation Manual. 4.5.4 Noise Proposed Development adjacent to or within a Conservation Area that generates noise in excess of 75 dBA hourly shall incorporate setbacks, berms, or walls, as appropriate, to minimize the effects of noise on the adjacent Conservation Area in accordance with the guidelines to be included in the Implementation Manual. 4.5.5 Invasives Invasive, non-native plant species shall not be incorporated in the landscape for land uses adjacent to or within a Conservation Area. Landscape treatments within or adjacent to a Conservation Area shall incorporate native plant materials to the maximum extent Feasible; recommended native species are listed in Table 4-112 of the CVMSHCP. The plants listed in Table 4-113 in the CVMSHCP shall not be used within or adjacent to a Conservation Area. This list may be amended from time to time through a Minor Amendment with Wildlife Agency Concurrence. BIO-2: The Plan prohibits the planting of oleanders on sites adjacent to Conservation Areas. Existing oleanders shall be removed. St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 34 5.CULTURAL RESOURCES -- Would the project: Potentially Significant Impact Less Than Significant with Mitigation Incorporation Less Than Significant Impact No Impact a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource pursuant to §15064.5? b)Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an archaeological resource pursuant to § 15064.5? c)Disturb any human remains, including those interred outside of dedicated cemeteries? Sources: Mitigative Archaeological Excavation and Data Recovery Report, CRM Tech. Setting: The City of La Quinta has a rich history which includes Ancient Lake Cahuilla. Ancient Lake Cahuilla is a large intermittent freshwater lake created by the Colorado River. Its shorelines continually changed as the lake was filled and emptied by the river, and when it was full it attracted human settlement with its plentiful resources. Settlement along the lakeshore in the Coachella Valley was particularly intensive, with evidence of large-scale, multi-seasonal occupation. The first known human inhabitants of the Coachella Valley included the Cahuilla Indians, whose occupancy spread from the Banning Pass to the Salton Sea. Anthropologists divided the Cahuilla into three groups based on their geographic setting: (1) the Pass Cahuilla of the San Gorgonio Pass-Palm Springs area; (2) the Mountain Cahuilla of the San Jacinto and Santa Rosa Mountains; and (3) the Cahuilla Valley, and the Desert Cahuilla of the eastern Coachella Valley. The Cahuilla Indians developed a seasonal mobility system, which utilized the lake when it was full and benefited from the available terrestrial resources once the lake desiccated. They also migrated to higher elevations to utilize the resources and cooler temperatures. The City and its Sphere of Influence have a rich and varied history. Many cultural resources, including prehistoric, historic, and paleontological resources have been catalogued in the area. The project is located on developed land south of the existing St. Francis of Assisi Church building in the City of La Quinta. A project-specific Mitigative Archaeological Excavation and Data Recovery Report was prepared by CRM Tech (November 2021). The immediate objective of the mitigation program is to recover a representative sample of archaeological data from the portion of Sites 33-002198 and 33-008415 that would be impacted by the project, including cremation remains first discovered at Site 33-002198 during an archaeological monitoring program in an adjacent portion of the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church property in 2010. To accomplish this objective, CRM Tech completed a systematic resurvey of the site areas, the excavation of 29 data recovery units, and laboratory analysis of all cultural materials collected from both surface and subsurface contexts. a,b,c) Less than Significant Impact with Mitigation. Between May 2020 and November 2021, CRM TECH performed an archaeological mitigation program at Sites 33-002198 (CA-RIV-2198) and 33-008415 (CA- RIV-6134), two prehistoric (i.e., Native American) sites lying partially within the boundaries of the proposed St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Project in the City of La Quinta. The project area consists of approximately five acres of vacant land located to the south of the existing church building. The mitigation program is a part of the environmental review process for the proposed project, which entails the construction of two new buildings along with additional parking spaces and driveways. The purpose of the study is to mitigate potential project impacts on Sites 33-002198 and 33-008415, both of which were previously found to qualify as “historical resources,” as defined by CEQA, through data recovery. Per the project-specific Mitigative Archaeological Excavation and Data Recovery report, Site 33-002198, is the primary focus of the mitigation program. It was originally recorded in 1972 and has been revisited, St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 35 surveyed systematically, and treated with test excavations. Meanwhile, the current project area was covered in its entirety by at least two standard Phase I cultural resources surveys in 1991 and 1998. A testing program conducted on 33-002198 in 1991 concluded that it was “unlikely that further research at this site would contribute substantially to our understanding of the lifeways of the prehistoric people of this area”. Subsequently, the 1998 survey found the site not to meet CEQA’s definition of a “historical resource”. Since the 1990s, however, shifting sands have been continuously altering the condition of Site 33-002198, burying some cultural remains while exposing others. During an archaeological monitoring program in an adjacent portion of the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church property in 2010, Native American and archaeological monitors observed a newly exposed concentration of calcined bone fragments at the location of 33-002198, which were then determined by the Riverside County Coroner’s Office to be consistent with cremated prehistoric human remains. Because of the cultural/spiritual significance of the cremation remains to the local Native Americans, the site was recommended for the statutory status of a “historical resource” at that time The immediate objective of the mitigation program is to recover a representative sample of archaeological data from the portions of Sites 33-002198 and 33-008415 that would be impacted by the project, including cremation remains first discovered in 2010 at Site 33-002198 in the adjacent portion of the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church property. To accomplish this objective, CRM TECH completed a systematic resurvey of the site areas, the excavation of 29 data recovery units, and laboratory analysis of all cultural materials collected from both surface and subsurface contexts. In all, 1,578 artifacts were recovered during this study, 1,502 from Site 33-002198 and 76 from Site 33- 008415. The artifact assemblage is consistent with past findings at these sites and include ceramic sherds, groundstone pieces, lithic debitage, fire-affected rocks, a shell bead, and small fragments of animal bone, as well as calcined bone fragments associated with the human cremation feature. Most of the items were recovered from the top 20 centimeters of the soil, and relatively few artifacts were found in the levels below that depth. This suggests that the sites represent mainly surface and near-surface deposits from the Late Prehistoric Period and do not appear to have a deeply buried component. As a result of the archaeological investigations completed during this study, a representative sample of the cultural deposits from Site 33-002198, in particular the cremated human remains, have been recovered for the mitigation effort. Most of Site 33-008145 was previously treated with a similar data recovery program in 2001, and the relatively small number of artifacts recovered from that site during this study do not substantially alter its archaeological data potential or the previously established status of the site. After being designated the Most Likely Descendant by the State of California Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC), Ernest Morreo, an elder from the Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians, visited the site and blessed the remains in 2010. The tribe decided that since the cremation remains were not being impacted at the time, they should be left in place. The proposed St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Project, however, will now impact the portion of 33-002198 containing the remains, which was not included in the previous testing program. As a result, the current mitigation program was developed and implemented at the site to reduce the project impacts to a level less than significant. The second site treated during the mitigation program, 33-008415, was identified and recorded during the 1998 survey of the project area. The site was treated with a combined archaeological testing and mitigation excavation program in 2001. At the completion of that study, it was concluded that the site met CEQA’s definition of a “historical resource” but the potential impact of future development on the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church property to the component of the site known to be significant had been adequately mitigated through data recovery. During the current study, additional artifacts were discovered in an area near 33-008415, effectively expanding the boundary of the site. Therefore, Site 33-008415 was included in the scope of the mitigation program. St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 36 A third prehistoric archaeological site that once extended into the current project area, 33-008416 (CA- RIV-6135), was recorded to the east of 33-002198 and 33-008415 during the 1998 survey. That site was excavated in 1998-1999 but was found not to be a true archaeological site because the artifacts recovered during the excavation appeared to have been transported to this area with imported soil. As such, 33-008416 was determined not to qualify as a “historical resource” under CEQA provisions, and the small portion of the site lying within the current project boundaries was subsequently removed during the construction of the existing parking lot at the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. The archaeological fieldwork for this mitigation program was completed between June 3 and June 9, 2020 with the assistance of Robin Lawson, Tribal monitor for the Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians. Before beginning excavations, the project area was resurveyed at an intensive level by walking a series of transects spaced approximately five to ten meters apart and oriented either in the north-south direction or, on steeper terrain, along the natural contour. The existing site maps generated from the earlier studies were used to help locate archaeological remains recorded in the past, including the cremation feature discovered in 2010. Based on these considerations, CRM TECH concludes that mitigation of potential project impacts on Sites 33-002198 and 33-008415 has been partially accomplished through the research procedures carried out during this study. The mitigation effort will be completed upon the proper repatriation of the cremation remains according to the wishes of the Most Likely Descendent and the elders representing the Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians. Despite the extensive archaeological research to date, the project area continues to have a demonstrated sensitivity for buried prehistoric remains, especially since the shifting sands have revealed previously unknown portions of the site in the past. In addition to locating the cremation feature that was discovered during the 2010 cultural monitoring program, the resurvey found groundstone, ceramics, and faunal remains on the surface that had been revealed by blown and shifting sands. Information recovered from Sites 33-002198 and 33-008415 indicates that they were used during the Late Prehistoric Period. It is well known to archaeologists and ethnographers that Native people would spread out across the surrounding countryside from their villages to collect items for food, shelter, clothing, adornment, and social activities. The data from these two sites do not provide any new, important information regarding the people that used the area or their culture. However, the presence of cremation remains that were encountered elevate its interpretation and cultural/spiritual significance, especially to the nearby Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians. Since both Site 33-002198 and Site 33-008415 were previously determined to meet CEQA’s definition of “historical resources,” the potential impact of the proposed St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Project on these sites would constitute “a significant effect on the environment,” and the current study was designed and implemented to mitigate the impact through archaeological data recovery in compliance with that provision. As a result of the archaeological field procedures and laboratory analysis completed during this study, a representative sample of the cultural deposits from Site 33-002198, in particular the cremated human remains, have been recovered for the mitigation effort. Most of Site 33-008145 was previously treated with a similar data recovery program in 2001, and the relatively small number of artifacts recovered from that site during this study do not substantially alter its archaeological data potential or the previously established status of the site. Based on these considerations, CRM TECH concludes that mitigation of potential project impacts on Sites 33-002198 and 33-008415 has been partially accomplished through this study. The mitigation effort will be completed upon the proper repatriation of the cremation remains according to the wishes of the Most Likely Descendent and the elders representing the Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians. Despite the extensive archaeological research to date, however, the cultural materials recovered from the site, the presence of other prehistoric sites in the area, and the tendency of shifting sands to reveal previously St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 37 unknown archaeological deposits suggest the possibility that more prehistoric cultural remains may be present in subsurface deposits in the vicinity, possibly within project boundaries. Therefore, CRM TECH recommends that that all grubbing, grading, trenching, excavations, and/or other earth-moving operations associated with the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Project be monitored by a qualified archaeologist and a Native American monitor of Cahuilla heritage. Therefore, less than significant impacts are expected following the recommended mitigation measure as described subsequently. Mitigation: CUL-1: The presence of a qualified archaeologist shall be required during all project related ground disturbing activities, including clearing and grubbing. In the event that potentially significant archaeological materials are discovered, all work must be halted in the vicinity of the archaeological discovery until the archaeologist can assess the significance of the find, and its potential eligibility for listing in the California Register of Historical Resources (CRHC). CUL-2: The presence of an approved Native American Monitor of Cahuilla heritage is required during any ground disturbing activities. Should buried cultural deposits be encountered, the monitor may request that destructive construction halt in the vicinity of the deposits, and the monitor shall notify a qualified archaeologist (Secretary of the Interior’s Standards and Guidelines), within 24 hours, to investigate. Additional consultation with the tribes may be required. St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 38 6. ENERGY -- Would the project: Potentially Significant Impact Less Than Significant with Mitigation Incorporation Less Than Significant Impact No Impact a) Result in potentially significant environmental impact due to wasteful, inefficient, or unnecessary consumption of energy resources, during project construction or operation? b) Conflict with or obstruct a state or local plan for renewable energy or energy efficiency? Sources: La Quinta 2035 General Plan Update; La Quinta Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan, 2012; Saint Francis of Assisi Greenhouse Gas Analysis, Urban Crossroads, 2020. Setting: Energy sources are made available to the Coachella Valley by private and public agencies. Major energy providers include Southern California Edison (SCE), Imperial Irrigation District (IID), and the Southern California Gas Company (The Gas Company or SoCalGas). Electricity and natural gas are the primary sources of energy in the City of La Quinta and are provided by IID and The Gas Company, respectively. The project property lies within IID’s and The Gas Company’s service areas. IID delivers electricity throughout the City at 92 or 161 kilovolts and decreased 12 kilovolts for distribution to its customers. Natural gas is the primary source of energy used in the City for space and water heating, as well as cooking. The Gas Company has major supply lines in Washington Street and Highway 111. There are more than 27 million registered vehicles in California, and those vehicles consumed an estimated 18.5 billion gallons of petroleum and diesel in 2014, according to the California Energy Commission (CEC). Gasoline and other vehicle fuels are commercially provided commodities and would be available to the project via commercial outlets. According to the CEC, transportation accounts for nearly 37 percent of California’s total energy consumption. Petroleum-based fuels account for approximately 92 percent of California’s transportation energy sources. Technological advances, market trends, consumer behavior, and government policies could result in significant changes to fuel consumption by type and total. Various policies, rules, and regulations have been enacted to improve vehicle fuel efficiency, promote the development and use of alternative fuels, reduce transportation-source air pollutants and GHG emissions, and reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT), at the federal and State levels. Technological advances have made use of other energy resources or alternative transportation modes increasingly feasible, as market forces have driven the price of petroleum products steadily upward. a) Less than Significant Impact. The project proposes the development of a parish hall, administration offices, and associated parking spaces on approximately 4.43 acres in the south/southwest portion of the St. Francis of Assisi Church property. Currently, the project area operates as parking for the Church. The existing parking lot includes light fixtures to illuminate the parking spaces in the evening. Associated improvements include pedestrian walkways and sidewalks, and paved driveways. Energy sources are made available to the City of La Quinta by private and public agencies. Major energy providers include Imperial Irrigation District (IID) and the Southern California Gas Company (The Gas Company or SoCalGas). Electricity and natural gas are the primary sources of energy in the City of La Quinta. Title 24 of the California Administrative Code sets efficiency standards for new construction, regulating energy consumed for heating cooling, ventilations, water heating, and lighting. These building efficiency standards are enforced through the City’s building permit process. The site currently operates as Church parking. St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 39 The project property is currently served with electricity, which powers the existing light fixtures in the parking lot. The project site does not consume natural gas resources, due to its current operation as a parking lot. However, the existing Church sanctuary north of the project site is served with electricity and natural gas. The project is proposed to connect to the Church’s existing energy sources. The project is expected to consume energy in the form of electricity, natural gas and petroleum during project construction and operation. Analysis of the project-related energy consumption was provided the project-specific Air Quality Analysis Report and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Analysis Report completed by Urban Crossroads in June 2020. These reports address both project-related impacts to air quality and GHGs, as well as project-related energy consumption. The consumption of energy may lead to an increased amount of GHGs emitted, and the decreased quality of air in an area; therefore, energy was evaluated in the reports and used in the analysis of this section. CalEEMod v2016.3.2 was utilized in the reports to calculate construction-source and operational-source criteria pollutant and GHG emissions from direct and indirect sources and quantify applicable air quality and GHG reductions achieved from mitigation measures. As determined in the project description, the proposed project will be developed in one phase. The GHG Analysis Report analyzed the project to be developed in one phase, which generates a conservative figure because it assumes that all of the construction activities will occur at one time instead of over a longer period of time. Project-related energy consumption, via electricity, natural gas, and petroleum, is discussed further below. Electricity As previously stated, electricity is provided to the City of La Quinta and the project site by IID. IID delivers electricity throughout the City at 92 or 161 kilovolts and decreased 12 kilovolts for distribution to its customers. According to the La Quinta General Plan (LQGP) Environmental Impact Report (EIR), buildout of commercial uses in the General Plan area will result in electrical consumption of approximately 557,504,443.12 kWh/year. The City has committed to reducing its consumption of electricity through a number of programs listed in the General Plan. Construction Temporary electrical power for lighting and electronic equipment, such as computers inside interim construction trailers, would be provided by IID. Electricity consumed for onsite construction trailers, which are used by managerial staff during the hours of construction activities, as well as electrically powered hand tools are expected to use a minimal amount of electricity. However, the electricity used for such activities would be temporary and negligible. Most energy used during construction would be from petroleum consumption (discussed further below). Operation The project proposes the operation of a parish hall and administration office building on approximately 4.43 acres south of the existing Church sanctuary building. The project would not result in the use of excessive amounts of fuel or electricity and would not result in the need to develop additional sources of energy. While energy use at the project would not be excessive, the project would incorporate several measures directed at minimizing energy use. These measures include applying energy efficient design building shells and building components, such as windows, roof systems, electrical lighting systems, and heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems to meet the most current Title 24 Standards which expects 30 percent less energy for non-residential buildings and 53 percent less energy for residential use due to energy efficiency measures combined with rooftop solar electricity generation. Therefore, reducing the use of electricity during project operation. According to the CalEEMod calculations, provided in the Greenhouse Gas Report, the project is expected to generate the demand for approximately 228,520 kWh of annual electricity use for the Place of Worship St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 40 (i.e., parish hall and offices), and approximately 15,484 kWh of annual electricity use for the parking lot component, depicted in the table below. Table VI-1 Operational Electricity Demand Electricity Use Land Use kWh/yr Place of Worship 213,036 Parking Lot 15,484 Total 228,520 As previously stated, the LQGP EIR predicts that buildout of residential and commercial uses in the General Plan area, including the proposed project site, will result in electrical consumption of 1,088,371,637.12 kWh per year, where residential uses would consume 530,867,194 kWh/yr and commercial uses would consume 557,504,443.12 kWh/yr. The proposed project is anticipated to consume approximately 228,520 kWh/yr, which is approximately 0.21 percent of the City’s residential and commercial electrical consumption at total buildout. The IID planning area used approximately 1,248.4 gigawatt hours (GWh) of electricity in the commercial sector and 1,693.5 GWh of electricity in the residential sector, for a total of 2,941.9 GWh in 2019. IID estimates that electricity consumption within IID’s planning area will be approximately 4,641,267 MWh annually by 2031. Based on the project’s estimated new annual electrical consumption of 228,520 kWh (which is equivalent to 228.5 MWh), the project would account for approximately 0.005 percent of IID’s demand in 2031. The project would result in the long-term consumption of electricity, however, the increase in demand for the resource would not be substantial. Natural Gas The Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas or the Gas Company) provides natural gas to the City of La Quinta. Natural gas is the primary source of energy used in the City for space and water heating, as well as cooking. The Gas Company has major supply lines in Washington Street and Highway 111. According to the LQGP EIR, at City build-out, residential units will use approximately 919,426,079 cubic feet of natural gas per year (cf/yr) and commercial uses will consume approximately 512,618,978.28 cf/year. SoCalGas has developed a wide range of energy management, conservation and equipment retrofit programs for its consumer base. Assistance in facilities planning and analysis is also provided by SoCalGas to maximize energy efficiency and cost-effective equipment purchases and operations. Construction Natural gas is not anticipated to be required during construction of the project. Fuels used for construction would primarily consist of diesel and gasoline, which are discussed under the following petroleum subsection. Any minor amounts of natural gas that may be consumed because of project construction would be temporary and negligible and would not have an adverse effect. Operation The consumption of natural gas typically is consumed during building heating, water heating and cooking, which will occur during project operation. The project’s expected natural gas consumption was calculated in Urban Crossroad’s GHG Report using the CalEEMod default values. Based on the CalEEMod calculations, the project is estimated to consume approximately 606,336 thousand British thermal units (kBTU) of natural gas annually during operation of the place of worship. The parking lot use would not consume natural gas. This is displayed int Table VI-2, Operational Natural Gas Demand, below. St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 41 Table VI-2 Operational Natural Gas Demand Natural Gas Use Land Use kBTU/yr Place of Worship 606,336 Parking Lot 0 Total 606,336 As previously stated, at General Plan build-out, residential units will use approximately 919,426,079 cubic feet of natural gas per year (cf/yr). For commercial uses, consumption will be approximately 512,618,978.28 cf/yr. At buildout, the City is expected to consume approximately 1,432,045,057.28 cf/yr in the residential and commercial sectors. This number is equivalent to 1,485,030,724.4 kBTU. According to Urban Crossroad’s GHG Analysis, the project is anticipated to consume approximately 606,336 kBTU/yr, which is approximately 0.42 percent of the City’s natural gas consumption at buildout of the City. Based on the 2018 California Gas Report, the California Energy and Electric Utilities estimates natural gas consumption within SoCalGas’s planning area will be approximately 2,310 million cf per day in 2030. The project would consume approximately 0.00007 percent of the 2031 forecasted consumption in SoCalGas’s planning area. As such, the project would result in a long-term increase in demand for natural gas. However, the project would be designed to comply with Title 24, Part 6 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR). Natural gas consumption would be appropriate and not place a significant burden on SoCal Gas services. Petroleum Petroleum is the largest U.S. energy source according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Petroleum products are used to fuel vehicles and produce electricity. U.S. Petroleum consumption in 2017 was primarily used by the transportation sector (71 percent). The industrial sector accounted for 24 percent petroleum consumption, the residential sector consumed 3 percent, commercial consumed 2 percent, and finally, electric power consumed 1 percent. California is the largest consumer of both jet fuel and motor gasoline amount the 50 states and accounted for 17 percent of the nation’s jet fuel consumption and 11 percent of motor gasoline consumption in 2019. According to CEC, transportation accounts for nearly 37 percent of California’s total energy consumption. Petroleum-based fuels account for approximately 92 percent of California’s transportation energy sources. Technological advances, market trends, consumer behavior, and government policies could result in significant changes to fuel consumption by type and in total. Various policies, rules and regulations have been enacted to improve vehicle fuel efficiency, promote the development and use of alternative fuels, reduce transportation-source air pollutants and GHG emissions, and reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT), at the federal and State levels. Technological advances have made use of other energy resources or alternative transportation modes increasingly feasible, as market forces have driven the price of petroleum products steadily upward. Construction Petroleum would be consumed throughout construction of the project. Fuel consumed by construction equipment would be the primarily energy resource expended over the course of construction, while VMT associated with the transportation of construction materials and construction worker commutes would also result in petroleum consumption. Heavy-duty equipment used for project construction would rely on diesel fuel, as would haul trucks involved in off-hauling materials from excavation. Construction workers are expected to travel to and from the project site in gasoline-powered passenger vehicles. There are no unusual St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 42 project characteristics or construction processes that would require the use of equipment that would be more energy intensive that is used for comparable activities or use of equipment that would not conform to current emission standards (and related fuel efficiencies). Heavy-duty construction equipment of various types would be used during each phase of construction. CalEEMod was used to estimate construction equipment usage. In the analysis of the project the mitigated construction figures were used, based on the assumption that the project will implement applicable mitigation measures. Fuel consumption from construction equipment was estimated by converting the total CO2 emissions from each construction phase to gallons using the conversion factors shown in the following tables. Table VI-3, Construction Worker Gasoline Demand, illustrates the demand of gasoline fuel for construction worker trips to and from the site during each construction phase, and phase of development. Construction worker gasoline demand during each phase of development equals a total of 3,323.6 gallons of gasoline fuel. Table VI-3 Construction Worker Gasoline Demand Phase Days Trips Miles VMT KgCO2e Kg/CO2/Gallon Gallons Site Preparation 3 8 11 264 80.5 8.89* 9.1 Grading 20 10 11 2,200 670.4 8.89 75.4 Building Const. 220 38 11 91,960 28,023.7 8.89 3,152.3 Paving 10 15 11 1,650 502.8 8.89 56.6 Arch. Coating 10 8 11 880 268.2 8.89 30.2 Total 3,323.6 *https://www.epa.gov/energy/greenhouse-gases-equivalencies-calculator-calculations-and-references https://www.epa.gov/energy/greenhouse-gas-equivalencies-calculator Table VI-4, Construction Vendor Diesel Demand (below), illustrates the demand of diesel fuel for construction vendor trips to and from the site. These trips are associated with the delivery of construction materials during the construction phase. Construction vendor demand equals a total of 3,346.9 gallons of diesel fuel. Table VI-4 Construction Vendor Diesel Demand Phase Days Trips Miles VMT KgCO2e Kg/CO2/Gallon Gallons Site Preparation 3 0 0 0 0 10.18* 0 Grading 20 0 0 0 0 10.18 0 Building Const. 220 38 5.40 4,149,144 34,071.9 10.18 3,346.9 Paving 10 0 0 0 0 10.18 0 Arch. Coating 10 0 0 0 0 10.18 0 Total 3,346.9 *https://www.epa.gov/energy/greenhouse-gases-equivalencies-calculator-calculations-and-references https://www.epa.gov/energy/greenhouse-gas-equivalencies-calculator Table VI-5, Construction Equipment Diesel Demand, displays the demand of diesel fuel for construction vehicles on-site during the various construction phases. Construction equipment diesel demands equals a total of 29,481.9 gallons of diesel fuel. Table VI-5, Construction Equipment Diesel Demand Phase Days Equipment Units KgCO2e Kg/CO2/Gallon Gallons Site Preparation 3 4 3,668.8 10.18 360.4 St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 43 Grading 20 6 23,766.3 10.18 2,334.6 Building Const. 220 9 263,597.8 10.18 25,893.7 Paving 10 6 7,813.8 10.18 767.6 Arch. Coating 10 1 1,278.8 10.18 125.6 Total 29,481.9 Table VI-6, Construction Hauling Diesel Demand, displays the demand of diesel fuel for the hauling of materials based on the CalEEMod calculations provided in the GHG Analysis. Hauling is to occur during project grading. Construction hauling diesel demands equals a total of 9,938.8 gallons of diesel fuel. Table VI-6 Construction Hauling Diesel Demand Phase Days Trips Miles VMT KgCO2e Kg/CO2/Gallon Gallons Site Preparation 3 0 0 0 0 10.18 0 Grading 20 2,816 20 1,126,400 101,177.2 10.18 9,938.8 Building Const. 220 0 0 0 0 10.18 0 Paving 10 0 0 0 0 10.18 0 Arch. Coating 10 0 0 0 0 10.18 0 Total 9,938.8 Overall, the project is estimated to consume approximately 3,323.6 gallons of gasoline and 42,767.6 gallons of diesel fuel during the project’s construction phases. In total, the project will consume approximately 46,091.2 gallons of petroleum. Petroleum use is necessary to operate construction equipment. The US EPA applied a Tier 3 program in order to reduce the impacts of motor vehicles on air quality and public health. The vehicle emissions standards will reduce both tailpipe and evaporative emissions from passenger cars, light-duty trucks, medium duty passenger vehicles, and some heavy-duty vehicles. The construction equipment will utilize Tier 3 engines or higher, therefore would be newer off-road equipment units. The energy used during the construction of the project would be limited to the development of the project and would not require long-term petroleum use. Additionally, there are no unusual project characteristics or construction processes that would require the use of equipment that would be more energy intensive that is used for comparable activities or use of equipment that would not conform to current emissions standards (and related fuel efficiencies). Thus, project construction would not consume petroleum in a wasteful or inefficient manner. Operation As previously mentioned, the project proposes a parish hall and administration office building for use of the existing St. Francis of Assisi Church facility. With the addition of new enclosed meeting spaces and offices, existing staff and activities will transfer from outside communal areas to the new and improved facilities. Paved parking surfaces will replace the existing unpaved parking lot. By providing paved parking and updated administrative and meeting spaces, the existing congregation will be better served. Operations will not change, and operating hours are anticipated to remain the same. Classrooms and administrative functions will be moved from outdated facilities to new improved spaces. Seating capacity and parking capacity of the project will remain unchanged. Additionally, it can be concluded that traffic conditions associated with the project will not change since growth of church attendee numbers is not anticipated. Due to the fact that traffic is not anticipated to increase as a result of the project, the petroleum consumed by vehicle trips would be negligible. For this reason, the project would not result in an increase in operational petroleum. Over the lifetime of the project, the fuel efficiency of vehicles in use is expected to increase, as older vehicles are replaced with newer more efficient models. Therefore, it is expected that the amount of petroleum consumed due to the vehicle trips to and from the project site during operation would decrease St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 44 over time. Additional advancement of technology includes the use of plug-in hybrid and zero emission vehicles in California, which will also decrease the amount of future petroleum consumed in the state. With the foregoing, operation of the project is expected to use decreasing amounts of petroleum over time, due to advances in fuel economy. Additionally, the church facility is located in close proximity to existing residential homes, medical facilities, pharmacy, shopping center, and restaurants along Washington Street and Highway 111. Finally, as stated in the project-specific GHG Report, the regional VMTs and associated vehicular-source emissions are reduced by the following project design features/attributes: pedestrian connections shall be provided to surrounding areas consistent with the City’s General Plan. Providing a pedestrian access network to link areas of the project site encourages people to walk instead of drive. The project would provide a pedestrian access network that internally links all uses and connects to all existing or planned external streets and pedestrian facilities contiguous with the project site. The project would minimize barriers to pedestrian access and interconnectivity. Given these considerations, petroleum consumption associated with the project operation would not be considered excessive. In conclusion, the project would increase demand for energy in the project area and in the service areas of IID and SoCalGas. However, based on the findings described above, project construction and operation are not anticipated to result in potentially significant impacts due to wasteful, inefficient, or unnecessary consumption of energy resources, during project construction or operation. b)Less than Significant Impact. The approximately 4.43-acre project proposes the development of a parish hall, administration offices, and paved parking spaces. As stated in the previous discussion, the project would provide indoor meeting and office spaces for the congregation. Currently, these meetings are held in outdoor spaces on the Church property. Therefore, the project is not anticipated to result in more members of the church and project development and operation are not anticipated to use an unnecessary amount of energy resources. To ensure the conservation of energy, the state of California and the City of La Quinta implements various regulations in order to be more energy efficient and reduce the amount of GHG emissions. Some of the State-wide and local regulations are listed below. State Regulations Assembly Bill 32 Assembly Bill 32 (AB 32) was signed in 2006 to establish and reduce the amounts of greenhouse gases being emitted on a state-wide level. Specifically, AB 32 requires a reduction of emissions to 1990 levels by 2020. It plans to do this by establishing an annual reporting program for significant sources. Energy efficiency goals listed in AB 32 includes maximizing energy efficiency building and appliance standards, and pursuing additional efficiency efforts including new technologies, and new policy and implementation mechanisms. The project will include a variety of building, water, and solid waste efficiencies consistent with the current CALGreen requirements, low-flow fixtures and efficient landscaping per State requirements. The project will also be required to recycle a minimum of 50 percent from construction activities and retail operations per State and City requirements. Therefore, the project is consistent with AB 32. Executive Order S-3-05 Executive Order (EO) S-3-05, passed in 2005, established reduction targets of an 80 percent of 1990 levels reduction by 2050, and created agencies to achieve these targets. The passage of this regulation requires the use of more energy efficient practices regarding building development and operation in order to reduce the amount of GHGs produced. Senate Bill 32 Senate Bill 32 (SB 32) requires the state to reduce statewide GHG emissions to 40 percent below 1990 levels by 2030, a reduction target that was first introduced in EO B-30-15. The new legislation builds upon St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 45 the AB 32 goal of 1990 levels by 2020 and provides an intermediate goal to achieving S-3-05. The project proposes to reduce GHG emissions to the maximum extent feasible, by utilizing energy efficient practices stated in this discussion of energy resources. Title 20: Appliance Efficiency Standards The California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 20: Division 2, Chapter 4, Article 4, Sections 1601-1608 (Appliance Efficiency Regulations) regulates the sale of appliances in California. The Appliance Efficiency Regulations include standards for both federally regulated appliances and non-federally regulated appliances. 23 categories of appliances are included in the scope of these regulations. The standards within these regulations apply to appliances that are sold or offered for sale in California, except those sold wholesale in California for final retail sale outside the state and those designed and sold exclusively for use in recreational vehicles or other mobile equipment. Title 24: Building Energy Efficiency Standards and CALGreen Building Standards Code In addition to Title 20 (Sections 1601-1608) of the CCR, Title 24, parts 6 and 11, also outlines energy efficient building designs for new development. The CCR’s Building Energy Efficiency Standards (Title 24, Part 6), and the CALGreen Building Standards Code (Title 24, Part 11), establish mandatory guidelines and standards requiring more energy efficient new and existing developments. The California Energy Commission adopted the Building Energy Efficient Standards for all new residential and nonresidential construction to reduce greenhouse gases, as a part of the California Building Code, Title 24. This requires new homes to include at least 50 percent of kitchen lighting to be LED, compact fluorescent or similar high efficiency fixtures, double pane windows, cool roofs, and other design techniques to reduce heat loss. Title 24, Part 11, establishes 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. The proposed project will be required to comply with the most current state implemented standards for energy efficient new developments. City Regulations La Quinta GHG Reduction Plan State-wide regulations, including previously mentioned AB 32 and Executive Order S-3-05, act as policy guides for the City of La Quinta to reduce the City’s energy demand. The La Quinta GHG Reduction Plan, published in 2012, was established in compliance with AB 32 and EO S-3-05, in order to reduce the amount of GHG emissions produced in the City. Using AB 32 and EO S-3-05 as a guide, the GHG Reduction Plan established a baseline year of 2005 to lower City GHG emissions to, by creating policies and programs in order for the City to achieve the reduction expectations. According to the GHG Reduction Plan, new development is required to adhere to the latest building code standards, which assure energy efficiency and incorporate passive and active design features intended to benefit the overall operating efficiency of new buildings. Transportation is the largest emitter of GHGs; therefore, the City recognizes that fuel efficiency standards, land use efficiencies, and reducing overall VMTs will result in the reduction of GHGs. The City established specific goals, policies, and programs to reduce emissions from the transportation sector at a local level. The policies and programs are intended to reduce dependence on personal motor vehicles and encourage alternative modes of transportation, such as public transit, cycling and walking. For example, implementation measure New Development (ND) 6, regarding transportation, requires that all new development in the City accommodate pedestrians and bicyclists by (1) including facilities for safe and convenient bicycle parking from non-resident and multi-family development, and (2) considering access routes for pedestrians and bicycles. The project is anticipated to conform to this implementation measure in the GHG Reduction Plan. La Quinta 2035 General Plan Update St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 46 The City of La Quinta is committed to reducing energy demand and consumption within their City. According to the Livable Community Element in the La Quinta 2035 GPU, the conservation of energy resources is vital in the lifestyle of their residents. Since the production of electricity and natural gases requires the burning of fossil fuels, the increased demand for electricity in the City also increases air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions created in the City. Therefore, reducing energy consumption will contribute to reducing the amount of air pollutants and greenhouse gases generated by the production of electricity and natural gas. Working in congruence with the GHG Reduction Plan, the La Quinta 2035 GPU also strives to reduce energy consumption in the City by requiring energy efficient and building design measures. The 2035 GPU outlines various goals, policies and programs for energy efficient buildings within their City. Energy efficiency is emphasized in the Circulation, Sustainable Community, Air Quality and Energy Elements in the GPU. The overall goal is to reduce energy consumption in the City to improve air quality, reduce GHG emissions, to increase the quality of life for the City’s residents. La Quinta Municipal Code Similar to the GHG Reduction Plan and the 2035 GPU, the City’s Municipal Code also includes provisions that encourage the use of alternative transportation means that reduce the use of non-renewable energy and the use of energy efficient appliances and building design standards. The following list includes some of these provisions: 8.14.010, Adoption of the California Energy Code of the La Quinta Municipal Code requires that new development implement energy efficiency building practices. 9.180, Transportation Demand Management, which is intended to protect the public health, safety and welfare by reducing air pollution, traffic congestion and energy consumption attributable to vehicle trips and vehicle miles traveled. The project property proposes development of a parish hall, administration offices, and parking lot associated with the existing St. Francis of Assisi Church. The project occupies approximately 4.43 acres of the church property. As previously stated, the project will include a variety of building, water, and solid waste efficiencies consistent with the current CALGreen requirements, low-flow fixtures and efficient landscaping per State requirements. The project will also be required to recycle a minimum of 50 percent from construction activities per State and City requirements. The project will comply with state- implemented building standards such as those outlined in Title 20 and Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations. As stated in the previous discussion, project-related petroleum consumption and VMTs during operation of the project is not anticipated to increase since the project would not result in more members of the church. Construction-related electricity, natural gas, and petroleum use, and operational electricity and natural gas consumption are not anticipated to be substantial. Construction activities would require the use of equipment that would be more energy intensive that is used for comparable activities. However, construction equipment will comply with the Tier 3 program engines or higher, therefore would be newer off-road equipment units. The Church facility is located in close proximity to residential and commercial land uses along Washington Street and Highway 111. The project will provide a pedestrian access network that internally links all uses and connects to all exiting or planned external streets and pedestrian facilities contiguous with the project site. The implementation of these project features will assist in reducing potential project-related VMTs. The project property will comply with all applicable State and local guidelines and regulations regarding energy efficient building design and standards. Therefore, the proposed project is not anticipated to conflict or obstruct a state or local plan for renewable energy or energy efficiency. Less than significant impacts are expected. Mitigation: None St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 47 St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 48 7.GEOLOGY AND SOILS -- Would the project: Potentially Significant Impact Less Than Significant with Mitigation Incorporation Less Than Significant Impact No Impact a) Directly or indirectly cause potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving: i) Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated on the most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the State Geologist for the area or based on other substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer to Division of Mines and Geology Special Publication 42. ii) Strong seismic ground shaking? iii) Seismic-related ground failure, including liquefaction? iv) Landslides? b)Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil? c) Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or that would become unstable as a result of the project, and potentially result in on- or off-site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or collapse? d)Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table 18-1-B of the Uniform Building Code (1994), creating direct or indirect substantial risks to life or property? e)Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal systems where sewers are not available for the disposal of wastewater? f)Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or site or unique geologic feature? Source: California Department of Conservation; La Quinta 2035 General Plan Update; Sladden Engineering Geotechnical Investigation February 2019. Setting: Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Act The Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Act was enacted in 1972 to prohibit the location of developments and structures for human occupancy across the trace of active faults. To assist with this, the State Geologist delineates appropriately wide earthquake fault zones (Alquist-Priolo Zones) to encompass potentially and recently active traces, which are submitted to city and county agencies to be incorporated into their land use planning and construction policies. A trace is a line on the earth’s surface defining a fault, and an active fault is defined as one that has ruptured in the last 11,000 years. The minimum distance a structure for human occupancy can be placed from an active fault is generally fifty feet. Seismic Hazard Mapping Act The Seismic Hazards Mapping Act (SHMA) of 1990 directs the Department of Conservation, California Geological Survey to identify and map areas prone to earthquake hazards of liquefaction, earthquake-induced landslides and amplified ground shaking. The purpose of the SHMA is to reduce the threat to public safety and to minimize the loss of life and property by identifying and mitigating these seismic hazards. St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 49 The SHMA requires the State Geologist to establish regulatory zones (Zones of Required Investigation) and to issue appropriate maps (Seismic Hazard Zone maps). These maps are distributed to all affected cities, counties, and state agencies for their use in planning and controlling construction and development. Single family frame dwellings up to two stories not part of a development of four or more units are exempt from the state requirements. However, local agencies can be more restrictive than state law requires. California Code of Regulations, Title 24 (California Building Standard Code) The California Building Standards Commission operates within the Department of General Services and is charged with the responsibility to administer the process of approving and adopting building standards for publication in the California Building Standards Code (Cal. Code Regs., Title 24). These regulations include provisions for site work, demolition, and construction, which include excavation and grading, as well as provisions for foundations, retaining walls, and expansive and compressible soils. The California Building Code also provides guidelines for building design to protect occupants from seismic hazards. The City of La Quinta Building Division currently uses the 2019 California Building Code (CBC) in the plan check process and in field inspections. The City’s Building Division will use the latest CBC in effect at the time of application for building permits within the Travertine Specific Plan project site as applications within planning areas are submitted. South Coast Air Quality Management District South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMP) is the regulatory agency responsible for improving air quality for Orange County and portions of Los Angeles, San Bernardino, and Riverside counties, including the Coachella Valley. SCAQMD is responsible for controlling emissions primarily from stationary sources of air pollution, including grading and construction sites. The main source of pollution from grading and construction activities is fugitive dust, which is particulate matter that is suspended in the air by direct or indirect human activities. Two South Coast AQMD rules were adopted with the purpose of reducing the amount of fugitive dust entrained as a result of human activities. Rule 403 applies to any activity capable of generating fugitive dust. Rule 403.1 is supplemental to Rule 403 and applies only to fugitive dust sources in Coachella Valley. Rule 403 (Fugitive Dust) requires the implementation of best available dust control measures (BACM) during active operations capable of generating fugitive dust. This rule also requires activities defined as “large operations” to notify the South Coast AQMD by submitting specific forms. A large operation is defined as any active operation on property containing 50 or more acres of disturbed surface area; or any earth moving operation with a daily earth- moving or throughput volume of 5,000 cubic yards, three times during the most recent 365 day period. Rule 403.1 (Supplemental Fugitive Dust Control Requirements for Coachella Valley Sources) is a supplemental rule to Rule 403 and is applicable to man-made sources of fugitive dust in Coachella Valley. The purpose of this rule is to reduce fugitive dust and resulting PM10 emissions from man-made sources in the Coachella Valley. Rule 403.1 requires a Fugitive Dust Control Plan approved by South Coast AQMD or an authorized local government agency prior to initiating any construction/ earth-moving activity. These requirements are only applicable to construction projects with 5,000 or more square feet of surface area disturbance. A Geotechnical Report for the project site was conducted by LandMark Consultants, Inc. in December 2019 to update a 2006 Geotechnical Investigation produced by Sladden Engineering. The geotechnical analyses for the project site in order to evaluate the engineering properties of the subsurface materials and provide engineering recommendations and design criteria for the site preparation, foundation design, and the design of various site improvements. Paleontological Resources Paleontological resources are the fossilized remains of ancient plants and animals. They occur in older soils which have been deposited in the Valley over millions of years. Exhibit III-5, Paleontological Sensitivity Map in the 2035 La Quinta General Plan (LQGP), designates the project site in Lake Cahuilla Beds which has “undetermined” and “low” paleontological sensitivity. St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 50 a) i. Less than Significant Impact. The City of La Quinta, similar to most of Southern California, is susceptible to earthquakes due to the various active faults that traverse the area. The La Quinta 2035 General Plan Update (GPU) notes four faults with the potential to have a severe impact in the City. These faults include the San Andreas, San Jacinto, Burnt Mountain and Elsinore Faults. Hazards such as landslide, structural damage or destruction, liquefaction, and settlement are a potential result of rupture and strong seismic ground shaking in the City of La Quinta. To reduce losses from surface fault rupture on a statewide basis, the Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone Act was passed in 1972. This act was formed after the destructive San Fernando earthquake occurred a year prior. The Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone Act is intended to ensure public safety by prohibiting the siting of most structures for human occupancy across traces of active faults that constitute a potential hazard to structures from surface fault or fault creep (California Department of Conservation). After consulting the most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Zoning Map, issued by the State Geologist, it was determined that the closest Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone to the project site is the San Andreas Fault, approximately 6.1 miles northeast of the subject property. Conclusively, the project site is not located on an active fault or within the Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone. With the Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone Map and the La Quinta 2035 GPU, it can be concluded that although seismically induced ground shaking is expected in the City, rupture from an earthquake fault is not anticipated on the project site. There are no known active faults near or at the project site, and the project is not located in an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone. Therefore, impacts are expected to be less than significant. Mitigation: None ii. Less than Significant Impact. Seismically induced ground shaking is the most potentially significant geotechnical hazard, according to the La Quinta 2035 General Plan Update (2035 GPU). Regional faults, including the San Andreas and San Jacinto fault zones, have the potential to generate moderate to severe ground shaking in the planning area. Factors that determine the effect of ground motion and the degree of structural damage that may occur include: intensity of the earthquake, distance between epicenter and site, soil and bedrock composition, depth to groundwater, presence of ridge tops, and building design and other criteria (La Quinta 2035 GPU). As stated in the previous discussion, the project site is located approximately 6.1 miles southwest of the closest active fault zone, the San Andreas Fault. A Geotechnical Report for the project site was conducted by LandMark Consultants, Inc. in December 2019 to update a 2006 Geotechnical Investigation produced by Sladden Engineering. The 2019 Geotechnical Report states that the project site is considered likely to be subjected to moderate to strong ground motion from earthquakes in the region. Ground motions are dependent primarily on the earthquake magnitude and distance to the seismogenic (rupture) zone. Acceleration magnitudes are also dependent upon attenuation by rock and soil deposits, direction of rupture and type of fault, therefore, ground motions may vary considerably in the same general area. With the foregoing, the proposed development will be constructed in a manner that reduces the risk of seismic hazards (Title 24, California Code of Regulations). According to the Geotechnical Report by LandMark and the 2019 California Building Code (CBC), Site Class D may be used to estimate design seismic loading for the structures onsite. The Site Class is based on the soil properties in accordance with Chapter 20 of ASCE 7. Site Class D is classified as “stiff soil.” The project shall comply with the most current seismic design coefficients and ground motion parameters and all applicable provisions of the CBC, specifically Chapter 16 of the CBC, Structural Design, Section 1613, Earthquake Loads, as well as City Municipal Code Section 8.02.010. Section 8.02.010 adopts the 2019 CBC for regulating the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 51 equipment, use and occupancy, location, maintenance, removal and demolition of every building or structure or any appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings or structures. Site work will be conducted in accordance with the geotechnical and soils analyses required with the submittal of grading and building plans. Foundation and structural design of the site would reduce exposure of people or structures to adverse effects to the greatest extent possible. Sladden Engineering recommended, in their 2006 Geotechnical Investigation of the St. Francis of Assisi Church site, that existing vegetation, slabs, foundations, abandoned underground utilities or irrigation lines should be removed, and grading of the site would include the overexcavation and compaction of soil. Stripping areas of vegetation, associated root systems, and debris, overexcavating and compacting throughout building and foundation areas will remove soils and materials that are incompatible for development or materials with insufficient loads- bearing capacity to support the onsite structures. With the implementation of appropriate building codes and recommendations provided in the project geotechnical and soil analyses, impacts related to strong seismic shaking at the project site will be less than significant. Mitigation: None iii.Less than Significant Impact. The Soils and Geology Element of the La Quinta 2035 General Plan Update indicates that liquefaction occurs when ground shaking of relatively long duration and intensity over 0.2 g occurs in areas of loose, unconsolidated soils with relatively shallow groundwater depths (50 feet or less). The sudden increase in water pressure in pores between soil grains may substantially decrease soil shear strength, and the soil takes on the qualities of a liquid or a semi-viscous substance. This loss of soil strength can result in ground settlement, ground undulation, lateral spreading or displacement, and flow failures. Structures may sink or tilt as bearing capacity decreases, causing substantial damage (La Quinta 2035 GPU). The Seismic Hazards Map (Exhibit IV-3), in the La Quinta 2035 GPU, indicates that areas of the southeastern portion of the City are highly and moderately susceptible to liquefaction. This is due to the shallow groundwater (between 30 to 50 feet below the ground surface) and the youthful, unconsolidated sediments found in that area. However, Sladden Engineering, in their Geotechnical Investigation of the St. Francis of Assisi Church site conducted in 2006 and updated in 2017, stated that several of the factors required for liquefaction to occur are absent onsite. Sladden stated that groundwater was not encountered within the bore tests, which extended to a depth of approximately 50 feet below the ground surface (bgs). Due to the lack of shallow groundwater onsite, Sladden Engineering concluded that the potential for liquefaction affecting the site is considered negligible. Although the project property is not expected to be impacted by liquefaction, the project site shall adhere to the most recent standard design requirements stated in the California Building Code (CBC) and the City’s building standards to ensure the safety of the project against seismically induced hazards. Less than significant impacts are anticipated. Mitigation: None iv.Less than Significant Impact. As discussed previously, the City of La Quinta, like most of Southern California, is susceptible to seismic ground shaking due to the multiple faults in the region. As a result of seismic ground shaking, secondary effects such as slope failures, rockfalls and landslides may occur in the City, especially throughout elevated areas. According to the La Quinta General Plan, landslides and rockfall can occur when unstable slope conditions are worsened by strong ground motion caused by seismic events. Typically, landslides have been recorded after periods of heavy rainfall, and rockfalls are associated with slope failure during drier periods. Conditions that lead to landslide vulnerability include high seismic potential, and rockfall and rockslides are common on very steep slopes. The project site is located south of the existing sanctuary building for the St. Francis of Assisi Church. The Church property lies adjacent to the slope of the Santa Rosa Mountains. Due to the project’s proximity to St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 52 the Santa Rosa Mountain slopes, the project site is susceptible to rockfalls, soil block slides and soil slumps, as designated by the Seismic Hazards Map (Exhibit IV-3) in the La Quinta 2035 General Plan Update. The project does not propose building structures to be located immediately adjacent to the slopes of the Santa Rosa Mountains. Similar to the existing sanctuary building on the St. Francis of Assisi Church site, the project will develop a paved vehicular driveway between the slopes and the proposed buildings. The building setback from the mountain will continue to protect the structures from landslides or rockfalls. Less than significant impacts are anticipated. Mitigation: None b)Less than Significant Impact. According to the La Quinta General Plan, erosion is influenced by factors such as climate, topography, soil and rock types, and vegetation. The Coachella Valley is subject to infrequent but often powerful storms that generate high rates of erosion, especially in areas where the soil is not stabilized by vegetation due to natural causes (i.e. wildfire), or man-made causes (i.e. site clearing and grading). Particulate matter less than 10 microns in diameter, classified as PM10, typically includes suspended particles of dust, sand, metallic and mineral substances, road-surfacing materials, pollen, smoke, fumes, and aerosols. Erosion, especially in the form of PM10, is a concern in the Coachella Valley because it leads to sediment transport and re-deposition as well as health issues and property damage. Windborne, waterborne and human erosion are all attributes of PM10 emissions in the region, and if not mitigated, it can potentially result in serious health problems. As stated previously, the project property is located on approximately 4.43 acres of land at the southwest portion of the St. Francis of Assisi Church property. The project proposes a parish hall, administration offices and parking spaces on the property. Development of the project will also include paved driveways and associated improvements, landscaped features, and pedestrian walk-ways. The Wind Erosion Susceptibility Map (Exhibit IV-5) in the La Quinta 2035 General Plan Update specifies that the project site is located in an area with a high and very high Wind Erodibility Rating, likely contributed to the combination of the orientation of hill and mountains, the nature of the bedrock, slope and orientation of the valley floor, and the hot, arid climate and sparse vegetation. The project site has been previously graded and operates as parking (paved and unpaved) for the Church. The construction of this project will involve ground disturbing activities, such as the clearing and grubbing of existing landscaping, and grading of the property. These activities may increase the potential of soil erosion at the time of development. Therefore, in order to mitigate the effect of erosion at the project site, the project shall implement the Coachella Valley PM10 State Implementation Plan (PM10 Plan), otherwise identified by the City of La Quinta as the Fugitive Dust Control Plan. The purpose of this plan is to reduce the amount of particulate matter entrained in the ambient air as a result of anthropogenic fugitive dust sources by requiring actions to prevent, reduce or mitigate fugitive dust emissions. The Fugitive Dust Control Plan requires the implementation of best management practices (BMPs) such as the use of perimeter fencing, applying adhesive dust suppressant, or watering the project site. The project property shall implement the BMPs outlined within their project-specific PM10 Plan during construction of the project site. Refer to the Air Quality section of this environmental document for further information on the Fugitive Dust Control Plan. In addition to the Fugitive Dust Control Plan, projects one acre in size or larger are required to comply with the most current Construction General Permit (CGP) (Order No. 2009-0009-DWQ as amended by 2010- 0014-DWQ and 2012-0006-DWQ). Compliance with the CGP involves the development and implementation of a project-specific Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), which is designed to reduce potential adverse impacts to surface water quality during the period of construction. The required plan will identify the locations and types of construction activities requiring BMPs and other necessary compliance measures to prevent soil erosion and stormwater runoff pollution. The plan will also identify the limits of allowable construction-related disturbance to prevent any exceedances or violations. St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 53 Waterborne erosion and the City’s Standard Conditions associated with the topic are thoroughly discussed in the Hydrology and Water Quality Section of the document. The implementation of the Fugitive Dust Control Plan, and the SWPPP (outlined above, and further discussed in the Air Quality and Hydrology Sections of this document) will ensure that impacts from erosion created from the project site will be less than significant. Mitigation: None c)Less than Significant Impact. According to the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Web Soil Survey Map, the project’s soil types primarily consist of Myoma fine sand (MaD). Myoma fine sand (5 to 15 percent slopes) are somewhat excessively drained with a vey low runoff class. This knowledge of the project’s soil types is essential for new development regarding potential hazards. As discussed previously, in section a) iii., liquefaction occurs when ground shaking of relatively long duration and intensity causes loose, unconsolidated soils to act like a liquid and lose strength. For liquefaction to occur in an area, the groundwater would have to be within 50 feet of the surface. Effects of liquefaction include a loss of bearing strength, ground oscillations, and lateral spreading or displacement. The La Quinta 2035 General Plan Update declares that the project site is not located in an area susceptible to liquefaction due to the lack of shallow groundwater. Since the approximate depth to groundwater is greater than 50 feet below the site, the potential for liquefaction and lateral spreading is low. Additionally, geotechnical reports provided for the project area did not encounter groundwater at depths of 50 feet below ground surface (bgs) during boring tests. Due to the lack of shallow groundwater, impacts are anticipated to be less than significant. As discussed in portion a) iv. of this Geotechnical Section, the project site’s western boundary is located east of the Santa Rosa Mountains. Therefore, the City of La Quinta, in Exhibit IV-3 of the 2035 GPU, designates the project site to be located adjacent to an area susceptible rockfalls, soil block slides and soil slumps. As previously stated, the parish hall and administration buildings will be separated from the slopes of the hillsides by paved driveways, similar to the existing sanctuary building north of the proposed project. Therefore, impacts from landslides or rockfall are expected to be less than significant. Ground subsidence is the gradual settling or sinking of the ground surface with little or no horizontal movement. It is caused by both human activities (i.e. groundwater extraction) and natural activities (i.e. earthquakes) and can cause regional damage. According to the La Quinta 2035 General Plan Update, the only recorded subsidence induced fissures in the Coachella Valley occurred in La Quinta in 1948, near the base of the Santa Rosa Mountains, at the south end of the City. The Safety Element in the Riverside County General Plan indicates that the project site is situated in an area susceptible to ground subsidence due to regional withdrawal of groundwater. The potential for area ground subsidence is a regional issue that could possibly impact the City of La Quinta; however, monitoring conducted by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), CVWD and others shows that subsidence rates in the Coachella Valley have been increasing rapidly over the past several decades. CVWD has implemented a variety of measures, such as groundwater recharge, imported water, and water conservation techniques and programs to minimize the extraction of groundwater. Although subsidence has been recorded in La Quinta, the Geotechnical Report indicates that no fissures or other surficial evidence of subsidence were observed at the subject site. Grading plans and structural engineering plans will be reviewed and approved by the City. The project will be conditioned to comply with the current California Building Code (CBC) standards, City requirements, and recommendations stated within the geotechnical report and investigation to reduce the impacts of potentially unstable soils; therefore, less than significant impacts are anticipated. Mitigation: None St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 54 d)No Impact. Expansive soils, as defined by the Riverside County General Plan, have a significant amount of clay particles which can give up water (shrink) or take on water (swell). The change in volume exerts stress on buildings and other loads placed on these soils, making them potentially hazardous. These soils can also be widely dispersed, occurring in both hillside areas and low-lying alluvial basins. Sladden Engineering, in the Geotechnical Investigation for the St. Francis of Assisi Church property (2006), indicates that because of the prominence of “very low” expansion category soil near the surface, special expansive soil design criteria should not be a controlling factor in the design of the foundations and concrete slabs on grade. The mixing of surface soil that may occur during the recommended remedial grading may result in changes of the expansion potential. Therefore, final design criteria and slab reinforcement should be established by the Structural Engineer based upon post grading test results. The project shall comply with the recommendations established within the geotechnical reports conducted for the property to ensure the foundational safety of the project site. Therefore, impacts will be less than significant. Mitigation: None e)No Impact. The Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) provides the City of La Quinta with sanitary sewer collection and treatment, and according to the 2035 General Plan Update, most of the City is served by sewer. The proposed 4.43-acre project is located on the St. Francis of Assisi Church property, which is currently served by water and sewer and connects to existing infrastructure. The project will not use septic systems. The project proposes to connect with the existing sewer infrastructure to provide sewer to the additional church buildings (i.e., parish hall and administration offices). For further discussion, consult the Utilities Section of this document. Sepic tanks are not proposed, and no impacts are expected. Mitigation: None f)Less than Significant Impact. According to the La Quinta 2035 General Plan Update, paleontological resources are the fossilized remains of ancient plants and animals. They occur in older soils which have been deposited in the Valley over millions of years. Exhibit III-5, Paleontological Sensitivity Map in the 2035 GPU, designates that the project site is located in an area with an “undetermined” amount of paleontological sensitivity. However, Exhibit III-5 also determines that recent dune sand is the primary soil type that is present at the project site. Regional winds deposit the recent dune sands present at the project site. Dune sand varies in depth and could overlay older alluvium at depth. This soil type has a low potential for paleontological resources due to its recent transport into the area. Per the Riverside County Land Information System, the project site is recognized as having “high” potential for Paleontological Sensitivity. Areas recognized for having “high” potential is based on geologic formations or mappable rock units that are rocks that contain fossilized body elements, and trace fossils such as tracks, nests and eggs. These fossils occur on or below the surface. The approximately 4.43-acre project area currently operates as a parking lot for the St. Francis of Assisi Church. The site has been graded since at least 2010, while the existing church facility was developed in 1984. The proposed project occurs north of the historic boundary of ancient Lake Cahuilla, which is the only paleontologically sensitive geologic feature in the City. The soils outside the boundary of the ancient lake are too young geographically, and are composed of sands and fine sands, which are not conducive to fossilization. Additionally, the site has been subject to previous grading activities and has operated as a parking facility for the St. Francis of Assisi Church. As a result, no impacts to paleontological resources are expected as a result of the proposed project. Mitigation: None St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 55 8.GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS -- Would the project: Potentially Significant Impact Less Than Significant with Mitigation Incorporation Less Than Significant Impact No Impact a) Generate greenhouse gas emissions, either directly or indirectly, that may have a significant impact on the environment? b)Conflict with an applicable plan, policy or regulation adopted for the purpose of reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases? Sources: Saint Francis of Assisi Greenhouse Gas Analysis, June 30, 2021; Final 2016 Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP), by SCAQMD, March 2017; Final 2003 Coachella Valley PM10 State Implementation Plan (CVSIP), by SCAQMD, August 2003; Analysis of the Coachella Valley PM10 Redesignation Request and Maintenance Plan, by the California Air Resources Board, February 2010; California Emissions Estimator Model (CalEEMod), Version 2020.4.0. California Greenhouse Gas Emissions for 2000 to 2017, Trends of Emissions and Other Indicators, 2019 Edition, California Air Resources Board; Release No. 18-37 & 19-35, California Air Resources Board Press Release, July 2018 and August 2019. Setting: Summary of Greenhouse Gas Fundamentals and Regulatory Framework: Greenhouse gases (GHG) are a group of gases that trap solar energy in the Earth’s atmosphere, preventing it from becoming too cold and uninhabitable. Common greenhouse gases in the Earth’s atmosphere include water vapor, carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O), ozone, and chlorofluorocarbons to a lesser extent. Carbon dioxide is the main GHG thought to contribute to climate change. Carbon dioxide reflects solar radiation back to Earth, thereby trapping solar energy and heat within the lower atmosphere. Human activities (such as burning carbon-based fossil fuels) create water vapor and CO2 as byproducts, thereby impacting the levels of GHG in the atmosphere. Carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) is a metric used to compare emissions of various greenhouse gases. It is the mass of carbon dioxide that would produce the same estimated radiative forcing as a given mass of another greenhouse gas. Carbon dioxide equivalents are computed by multiplying the mass of the gas emitted by its global warming potential. Global Climate Change (GCC) is defined as the change in average meteorological conditions on the earth with respect to temperature, precipitation, and storms. GCC is currently one of the most controversial environmental issues in the United States, and debate exists within the scientific community about whether or not GCC is occurring naturally or as a result of human activity. To address the long-term adverse impacts associated with global climate change, California’s Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 (AB 32) requires California Air Resource Board (CARB) to reduce statewide emissions of greenhouse gases to 1990 levels by 2020. In 2016, Governor Jerry Brown signed Senate Bill 32 (SB32) that requires California to reduce GHG emissions to 40 percent below 1990 levels by 2030. With the passage of the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 (Assembly Bill 32) in California, environmental documents for projects pursuant to CEQA are required to analyze greenhouse gases and assess the potential significance and impacts of GHG emissions. On July 11, 2018, CARB announced in a press release (No. 18-37) that greenhouse gas pollution in California fell below 1990 levels for the first time since emissions peaked in 2004, an achievement roughly equal to taking 12 million cars off the road or saving 6 billion gallons of gasoline a year. Moreover, according to the CARB report on California Greenhouse Gas Emissions for 2000 to 2017 (published in 2019), which tracks the trends of GHG emissions, California’s GHG emissions have followed a declining trend between 2007 and 2017. In 2017, emissions from GHG emitting activities statewide were 424 million metric tons of CO2 equivalent (MMTCO2e), 5 MMTCO2e lower than 2016 levels and 7 MMTCO2e below the 2020 GHG Limit of 431 MMTCO2e. The largest reductions are attributed to the electricity sector, which continues to see decreases as a result of the state’s climate policies. The transportation sector remains the largest source of GHG emissions in the state, but saw a 1 percent increase in emissions in 2017, the lowest growth rate over the previous 4 years. St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 56 On August 12, 2019, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced in a press release (No. 19-35) that GHG emissions in California continued to fall ahead of schedule in 2017 as the state’s economy grew ahead of the national average, according to the California Air Resources Board’s latest state inventory of climate-changing emissions. The data also shows that for the first time since California started to track GHG emissions, the state power grid used more energy from zero-GHG sources like solar and wind power than from electrical generation powered by fossil fuels. The press release also included the following highlights: Electricity: Emissions from electricity generation made up about 15 percent of 2017 statewide greenhouse gas emissions. In 2017, those emissions fell nine percent from 2016, the largest decline of any economic sector. A large increase in zero-emission energy resources drove the reduction. Those clean sources powered 52 percent of all California’s electricity consumed in 2017. Transportation: Vehicle tailpipe emissions accounted for 37 percent of California’s 2017 GHG emissions. Those emissions rose but showed signs of leveling off. The 2017 increase was 0.7 percent, down from two percent the preceding year. Most of the greenhouse gas emissions increase came from passenger vehicles. Industry: Industrial emissions over multiple sectors showed a slight reduction or remained flat. California’s industrial sectors generated 21 percent of state GHGs in 2017. Oil & gas refineries and hydrogen production were responsible for one-third of those emissions. The rest came mostly from oil & gas extraction, cement plants, glass manufacturers and large food processors. a)Less Than Significant Impact: At the project-specific level, the analytical and quantitative findings are based on the Saint Francis of Assisi Greenhouse Gas Analysis (GHGA), completed by Urban Crossroads on June 30, 2021. The purpose of the GHGA was to evaluate project-related construction and operational emissions and determine the level of GHG impacts as a result of constructing and operating the proposed project. The GHGA methodology took into account the project’s facility dimensions (building areas, parking spaces, landscaping, etc) as inputs to the CalEEMod software for quantifying the GHG emissions and compare them against the applicable thresholds. The currently applicable GHG thresholds for local lead agency consideration are referenced from the SCAQMD Working Group Threshold supporting documentation, which establishes an interim tiered approach. Under this guidance, a screening threshold of 3,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (MTCO2e) per year applies to the project. The proposed project will incorporate design features and operational programs considered to be energy- saving and sustainable. Because these features/attributes are integral to the project, and/or are regulatory requirements, they are not considered to be mitigation measures. Regional vehicle miles traveled (VMT) and associated vehicular-source emissions are reduced by the following Project design features/attributes: o Pedestrian connections shall be provided to surrounding areas consistent with the City’s General Plan. Providing a pedestrian access network to link areas of the Project site encourages people to walk instead of drive. The Project would provide a pedestrian access network that internally links all uses and connects to all existing or planned external streets and pedestrian facilities contiguous with the project site. The Project would minimize barriers to pedestrian access and interconnectivity. The project will design building shells and building components, such as windows; roof systems: electrical and lighting systems: and heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems to meet 2019 (or the most current version at the time of construction) Title 24 Standards which expects 30% less energy for non-residential buildings and 53% less energy for residential use due to energy efficiency measures combined with rooftop solar electricity generation. To reduce water demands and associated energy use, subsequent development proposals within the project site would be required to implement a Water Conservation Strategy and demonstrate a minimum 20% reduction in indoor and outdoor water usage when compared to baseline water St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 57 demand (total expected water demand without implementation of the Water Conservation Strategy)1. The project is required to comply with SCAQMD Rule 445, which prohibits the use of wood burning stoves and fireplaces in new development. In order to reduce the amount of waste disposed at landfills, the project would be required to implement a 50% waste diversion as required by AB 939. Based on the GHGA, the project-related GHG emission levels are displayed below in Table VIII-1. Table VIII-1 Total Project Greenhouse Gas Emissions Unmitigated Emission Source Emissions (metric tons per year) Total CO2E Annual Construction Emissions Amortized Over 30 15.50 Area, Energy, Mobile Sources, Waste, and Water Usage 280.31 Total CO2E (All Sources) 295.81 SCAQMD Threshold for Industrial Projects 3,000 Threshold Exceeded? NO As shown in VIII-1 resulting from the CalEEMod calculations, the project is expected to generate approximately 295.81 MTCO2e per year from construction, area, energy, mobile sources, waste, and water usage sources. Therefore, the project GHG emissions would not exceed the threshold of significance set at 3,000 MTCO2e per year. Having been evaluated against the regionally accepted thresholds, which are part of the State’s regulations aimed at addressing climate change, the project is not expected to interfere with the plans, policies, or regulations adopted for the purpose of reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases. Less than significant impacts are anticipated. Mitigation: None b)Less than Significant Impact: As previously mentioned in discussion a), under Assembly Bill 32 passed in 2006, California must reduce its emissions to 1990 levels (431 million metric tons) by 2020. Senate Bill 32, signed in 2016, requires the state to go even further than AB 32 and cut emissions 40 percent below 1990 levels by 2030—the most ambitious carbon goal in North America. California’s primary programs for reducing greenhouse gases to 1990 levels by 2020 are the Renewables Portfolio Standard, the Advanced Clean Cars Program, the Low Carbon Fuel Standard and the Cap-and-Trade Program. Additional programs address a variety of greenhouse gas sources. These include the Short-Lived Climate Pollutants Strategy, the Sustainable Communities Strategy and the Sustainable Freight Action Plan. The 2030 Scoping Plan, adopted by CARB, lays out how these initiatives work together to reduce greenhouse gases to achieve California’s 2030 target of 260 million metric tons and also to reduce smog-causing pollutants. This target will require California to more than double the rate at which it has been cutting climate-changing gases. Future reductions will occur against a backdrop of natural sources of GHGs which are increasingly variable because of the climate change California is already witnessing. The SCAQMD adopted the interim GHG 1   Reduction of 20% indoor and outdoor water usage is consistent with the current CalGreen Code performance standards for residential and non‐residential  land uses. Per CalGreen, the reduction shall be based on the maximum allowable water use per plumbing fixture and fittings as required by the California  Building Standards Code.  St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 58 significance threshold for stationary/industrial sources on December 5, 2008 which applies to Projects where the SCAQMD is the lead agency. Less than significant impacts are anticipated. On July 11, 2018, CARB announced in a press release (No. 18-37) that greenhouse gas pollution in California fell below 1990 levels for the first time since emissions peaked in 2004, an achievement roughly equal to taking 12 million cars off the road or saving 6 billion gallons of gasoline a year. Moreover, according to the CARB report on California Greenhouse Gas Emissions for 2000 to 2017 (published in 2019), which tracks the trends of GHG emissions, California’s GHG emissions have followed a declining trend between 2007 and 2017. In 2017, emissions from GHG emitting activities statewide were 424 million metric tons of CO2 equivalent (MMTCO2e), 5 MMTCO2e lower than 2016 levels and 7 MMTCO2e below the 2020 GHG Limit of 431 MMTCO2e. The largest reductions are attributed to the electricity sector, which continues to see decreases as a result of the State’s climate policies. The transportation sector remains the largest source of GHG emissions in the state, but saw a 1 percent increase in emissions in 2017, the lowest growth rate over the past 4 years. The transportation sector, the state’s largest source of greenhouse gases, saw a 2 percent increase in emissions in 2016 because of increased fuel consumption. The state has also documented the increased use of biofuels as a result of the state’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard. These low- carbon alternative fuels, consisting mostly of biodiesel, renewable diesel, and ethanol, reduced emissions by 14 million metric tons of carbon dioxide, when compared to what would have been generated if conventional fossil fuels had been used. City of La Quinta Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan In 2012, the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan was prepared as part of the City’s General Plan Update, drawing input from utility providers and various technical studies to conduct the community wide and government specific greenhouse gas inventory. The inventory established a baseline year of 2005, then projected future year emissions based on 2005 emission levels. The reduction targets identified in the Plan are consistent with AB 32 and a goal to reduce CO2e emissions to 10 percent below 2005 levels by 2020 and 28 percent below 2005 levels by 2035. The La Quinta GHG Reduction Plan was established in compliance with AB 32 and EO S-3-05, in order to reduce the amount of GHG emissions produced in the City. Using AB 32 and EO S-3-05 as a guide, the GHG Reduction Plan established policies and programs in order for the City to achieve the reduction expectations. According to the GHG Reduction Plan, new development is required to adhere to the latest building code standards, which assure energy efficiency and incorporate passive and active design features intended to benefit the overall operating efficiency of new buildings. Transportation is the largest emitter of GHGs; therefore, the City recognizes that fuel efficiency standards, land use efficiencies, and reducing overall VMTs will result in the reduction of GHGs. The City established specific goals, policies, and programs to reduce emissions from the transportation sector at a local level. The policies and programs are intended to reduce dependence on personal motor vehicles and encourage alternative modes of transportation, such as public transit, cycling and walking. For example, implementation measure New Development (ND) 6, regarding transportation, requires that all new development in the City accommodate pedestrians and bicyclists by (1) including facilities for safe and convenient bicycle parking from non-resident and multi-family development, and (2) considering access routes for pedestrians and bicycles. The project is anticipated to conform to this implementation measure. Emissions and emission reductions were calculated for both municipal activities and community wide activities. The proposed project falls into the Community Wide Activities category. The baseline inventory completed for the project includes GHG emissions from the use of energy for both the residential and commercial sectors, fuel combustion from transportation, and the disposal of solid waste associated with residents’ and businesses’ activities within the City of La Quinta. The communitywide GHG trend under business-as-usual conditions for the 2005 baseline level is 460,946 metric tons of CO2e, the 2020 reduction target of 414,852 metric tons of CO2e, and the 2035 reduction target of 331,881 metric tons of CO2e. St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 59 In summary, the project is expected to result in GHG emissions totaling 295.81 MTCO2e per year from construction, area, energy, mobile sources, waste, and water usage sources, which is considerably below the accepted threshold of 3,000 MTCO2e per year in compliance with AB 32, EO S-3-05, and the City’s GHG Reduction Plan. As a result, the project is not expected to conflict with any applicable plan, policy or regulation for the purpose of reducing GHG emissions. Less than significant impacts are anticipated. Mitigation: None St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 60 9.HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS - - Would the project: Potentially Significant Impact Less Than Significant with Mitigation Incorporation Less Than Significant Impact No Impact a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials? b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment? c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one-quarter mile of an existing or proposed school? d) Be located on a site which is included on a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result, would it create a significant hazard to the public or the environment? e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project result in a safety hazard or excessive noise for people residing or working in the project area? f)Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? g)Expose people or structures, either directly or indirectly, to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving wildland fires? Sources: Department of Toxic Substances Control, EnviroStor 2021; Enforcement and Compliance History Online, 2021; La Quinta Police Department website; State Water Resources Control Board, GeoTracker, 2021; Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones in Locally Responsible Areas, CALFIRE, accessed 2021. Setting: Hazardous Materials The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR Title 40, Part 261) defines hazardous materials based on ignitability, reactivity, corrosivity, and/or toxicity properties. The State of California defines hazardous materials as substances that are toxic, ignitable, or flammable, reactive and/or corrosive, which have the capacity of causing harm or a health hazard during normal exposure or an accidental release. As a result, the use and management of hazardous or potentially hazardous substances is regulated under existing federal, state, and local laws. Hazardous Waste The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) simply defines hazardous waste as a waste with properties that make it dangerous or capable of having a harmful effect on human health or the environment. Hazardous waste is generated from sources ranging from industrial manufacturing process wastes to batteries and may come in many forms, including liquids, solids, gases, and sludges. These can include everyday commercial products, such as pesticides, cleaning fluids, and household sprays, as well as byproducts of manufacturing processes. The EPA has classified hazardous waste into four categories: •Listed wastes – wastes from common manufacturing and industrial processes, waste from specific industries such as petroleum refining or pesticide manufacturing, and discarded commercial products; •Characteristic wastes – non-listed wastes that exhibit ignitability, corrosively, reactivity, and toxicity; •Universal wastes – batteries, mercury-containing equipment, and fluorescent lamps and bulbs; and •Mixed wastes – radioactive and hazardous waste components. St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 61 A hazardous material may become hazardous waste upon its accidental release into the environment. All hazardous wastes must be discharged into a Class I landfill. No Class I landfill is currently operated within Riverside County. Hazardous Waste generated within Riverside County and disposed of in Kern County or Santa Barbra County, where active Class I landfills are located. Some waste is also transported out of the State. Many types of businesses can be producers of hazardous waste. Small businesses such as dry cleaners, auto repair shops, medical facilities or hospitals, photo processing centers, and metal plating shops are usually generators of small quantities of hazardous wastes. Generators of large quantities of hazardous waste include chemical manufacturers, large electroplating facilities, and petroleum refineries. All significant spills, releases or threatened releases of hazardous materials must be immediately reported. In the City of La Quinta, hazardous materials are limited to small quantity generators (those generating less than 1,000 kilograms of hazardous waste per month), ranging from individual households to service stations and medical clinics. Household hazardous waste can be disposed of properly through Household Hazardous Waste disposal events, or at a network of “ABOP” facilities operated by the Riverside County Waste Management Department. An ABOP – or Antifreeze, Batteries, Oil, Paint – facility is located in Palm Springs, at 1100 Vella Road, and accepts these materials, as well as electronic waste. Household Hazardous Waste disposal events are held periodically at varying locations throughout the County, including cities in the Coachella Valley. Adverse environmental impacts can occur when household hazardous materials are disposed of in unlined sanitary landfills, where these materials may leach through the soil and contaminate groundwater. In addition to businesses, development activities have the potential to encounter previously unknown hazardous materials contamination from historical use of a property. However, such contamination can be mediated by existing federal, State, and local policies and procedures implemented by the designated local enforcement agency. Hazardous wastes require special handling and disposal methods to reduce their potential to damage public health and the environment. Manufacturer’s specifications dictate the proper use, handling, and disposal methods for the specific substances. All hazardous waste poses a threat to humans and the environment, and therefore is regulated by federal, State, and local programs. In most cases, it is a violation of federal or State law to improperly store, apply, transport, or dispose of hazardous materials and waste. Local Schools The project site is located within the boundary of the Coachella Valley Unified School District. The closest school is the La Quinta High School, located approximately 0.75 miles northeast of the project site at 79255 Blackhawk Way. Public Airports/Private Airstrips The Palm Springs International Airport is located approximately 13.70 miles to the northwest of the project, and the Bermuda Dunes Airport is located approximately 3 miles northeast of the project. Additionally, the Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport is located approximately 8.80 miles southeast of the project site. a-b) Less than Significant Impact. The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR Title 40, Part 261) defines hazardous materials based on ignitability, reactivity, corrosivity, and/or toxicity properties. The State of California defines hazardous materials as substances that are toxic, ignitable or flammable, reactive and/or corrosive, which have the capacity of causing harm or a health hazard during normal exposure or an accidental release. As a result, the use and management of hazardous or potentially hazardous substances is regulated under existing federal, state and local laws. Hazardous wastes require special handling and disposal methods to reduce their potential to damage public health and the environment. Manufacturer’s specifications dictate the proper use, handling, and disposal methods for the specific substances. In most cases, it is a violation of Federal or State law to improperly store, apply, transport, or dispose of hazardous materials and waste. Construction St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 62 Construction of the proposed project is expected to involve the temporary management and use of oils, fuels and other potentially flammable substances. The nature and quantities of these products would be limited to what is necessary to carry out construction of the project. Some of these materials would be transported to the site periodically by vehicle and would be stored in designated controlled areas on a short- term basis. When handled properly by trained individuals and consistent with the manufacturer’s instructions and industry standards, the risk involved with handling these materials is considerably reduced. The contractor will be required to identify a controlled staging area within the project limits for storing materials and equipment. The contractor will also be required to implement best management practices (BMPs) to ensure that impacts are minimized and that any minor spills are immediately and properly remediated. Furthermore, to prevent a threat to the environment during construction, the management of potentially hazardous materials and other potential pollutant sources will be regulated, in part, through the implementation of measures required in the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) for the project. The SWPPP requires a list of potential pollutant sources and the identification of construction areas where additional control measures are necessary to prevent pollutants from being released on-site or into the surroundings. Best management practices (BMPs) are necessary for proper material delivery and storage; material use; and spill prevention and control. These temporary measures outline the required physical improvements and procedures to prevent impacts of pollutants and hazardous materials to workers and the environment during construction. For example, all construction materials, including paints, solvents, and petroleum products, must be stored in controlled areas and according to the manufacturer’s specifications. In addition, perimeter controls (fencing with wind screen), linear sediment barriers (gravel bags, fiber rolls, or silt fencing), and access restrictions (gates) would help prevent temporary impacts. With such standard measures in place, less than significant impacts are anticipated during construction. Operation The project proposes the development of a parish hall, administration office building and parking spaces on approximately 4.43 acres south/southwest of the existing St. Francis of Assisi Church in the City of La Quinta. The nature of church-related facilities is not expected to involve, as a primary activity, the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials in quantities or a manner that would pose a threat to the project and its surroundings or create a significant hazard through a foreseeable accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment. The regular operation of the proposed project does not intend to use copious amounts of hazardous materials. The handling, application, and storage of cleaning agents, building maintenance products, paints, solvents and other related substances is expected to occur within the project in order to carry out the necessary operations in each facility or use. However, these materials would not be present in sufficient quantities to pose a significant hazard to public health and safety, or the environment. Project construction and operation is expected to result in less than significant impacts. Mitigation: None c)No Impact. The project site is not located within ¼ mile of an existing or proposed school. The closest school to the project site is La Quinta High School, located approximately 0.75 miles northeast of the project. Therefore, no impacts are expected. Mitigation: None d)No Impact. As previously discussed, the project proposes to develop a parish hall, administration building and parking spaces on approximately 4.43 acres south of the existing St. Francis of Assisi Church. The project site currently operates as paved overflow parking associated with the Church. Pursuant to Government Code 65962.5 and its subsections, record searches on the project property were performed St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 63 within multiple database platforms. The resources consulted included GeoTracker, EnviroStor and the EPA Enforcement and Compliance History Online (ECHO). GeoTracker is a database maintained by the State of California Water Resources Control Board that provides online access to environmental data. It serves as the management system for tracking regulatory data on sites that can potentially impact groundwater, particularly those requiring groundwater cleanup and permitted facilities, such as operating underground storage tanks and land disposal sites. EnviroStor is a database maintained by the State of California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC). The EnviroStor database identifies sites with known contamination or sites for which there may be reasons to investigate further. It includes the identification of formerly contaminated properties that have been released for reuse; properties where environmental deed restrictions have been recorded to prevent inappropriate land uses; and risk characterization information that is used to assess potential impacts to public health and the environment at contaminated sites. Moreover, the ECHO database focuses on inspection, violation, and enforcement data for the Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA) and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and also includes Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) and Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) data. In October 2021, a search was performed on all three database platforms. The three consulted databases did not list any facilities related to the project site. The three databases, however, recorded sites within one mile of the project property. The results are described below. The GeoTracker database listed two registered Leaking Underground Storage Tank (LUST) Cleanup Site within one mile of the project site. One registered LUST Site is listed as Simon Motors located at 78611 Highway 111, approximately 0.60 miles north of the project site. The second registered LUST Cleanup Site is Arco AM/PM #5419 and Arco #5896, located at 46150 Washington Street, approximately 0.70 miles north of the project property. Each registered site is listed as “Completed, Case Closed” as of 2001 and 2003, respectively. The registered facilities will not affect the project site due to their distances from the project, and their statuses of “Completed-Case Closed.” The search results in the EnviroStor database did not identify any records on the project site, however, the database listed one School Investigation site within a mile of the project property. The School Investigation site includes the La Quinta High School Expansion, approximately one-mile northeast of the project site. The facility has a cleanup status of “No Further Action” since 2010, according to the EnviroStor database. The EnviroStor database did not identify any Leaking Underground Storage Tank (LUST) Cleanup Sites, Land Disposal Sites, Military Sites, DTSC Hazardous Waste Permits, DTSC Cleanup Sites, or Permitted Underground Storage Tanks on or around the project property. The ECHO database listed eleven facilities within a one-mile radius of the project site. The closest registered facility is Walgreens #7765, located at 47900 Washington Street. This site lies approximately 0.70 miles southeast of the project site and is registered in the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) as an active very small quantity generator (VSQG). The site currently does not have any violations. ECHO listed ten additional sites within a mile of the project property, however, they are all listed within the database as not having an identified violation within the recorded three-year history. Therefore, the listed sites are not anticipated to impact the project. The table below indicates the ten registered sites. Table IX-1 ECHO Registered Sites Registered Facility Address Distance from Project Listed Status Simon Motors, Inc. 78611 Highway 111 0.48 miles NE RCRA - Active SQG* No violation Autozone #5560 78792 Highway 111 0.50 miles NE RCRA - Active Other No violation St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 64 Point Happy Estates 78360 Heritage Way 0.50 miles N CWA Minor General Permit Covered Facility – Expired No violation/ undetermined Bed Bath and Beyond #1030 79110 Highway 111 0.67 miles NE RCRA - Active Other No violation La Quinta Dry Cleaners 78279 Highway 111 0.68 miles N RCRA - Active SQG No violation Emerald Desert Cleaners 78580 Highway 111 0.69 miles N RCRA - Active SQG No violation Mazda Superstore 79225 Highway 111 0.74 miles E RCRA - Active SQG No violation PetSmart #1230 79375 Highway 111 0.92 miles E RCRA - Active Other No violation Marshalls 0014 79395 Highway 111 0.92 miles E RCRA - Active Other No violation Express Cleaners 79410 Hwy 111 #105 0.94 miles NE RCRA - Active Other No violation *SQG – Small Quantity Generator After the search of the three databases, it can be concluded that the registered facilities are not anticipated to affect the project site due to their distance to the site and their status as “Completed-Case Closed” or no violations. Overall, no impacts are anticipated. Mitigation: None e)No Impact. The project is not located within an airport land use plan or private airstrip. The Palm Springs International Airport is located approximately 13.70 miles to the northwest of the project, and the Bermuda Dunes Airport is located approximately 3 miles northeast of the project. Additionally, the Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport is located approximately 8.80 miles southeast of the project site. As a result, the project is located outside each of the airports’ influence and planning area. Flights approaching and departing the Palm Springs International Airport, Bermuda Dunes Airport and Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport may fly over the City and the project site with an intermittent frequency, however, it is not anticipated to result in a safety hazard or excessive noise for people residing or working in the project area. No impacts are expected. Mitigation: None f)Less than Significant Impact. The Emergency Services Element of the La Quinta 2035 GPU addresses multiple components of the City’s public safety services, including police and fire service, emergency medical response and emergency preparedness. The City of La Quinta is contracted for police services from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. According to the La Quinta Police Department website, there are two police departments contracted with the City. These include the La Quinta Police Department at 78495 Calle Tampico, and the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department at 86625 Airport Boulevard in Thermal. The La Quinta Police Department is approximately 1.85 miles south of the proposed site. This Department provides service to an area of over 33 square miles and a population of over 38,075 residents. Fire services in the City of La Quinta are provided by three fire stations in the City including: Fire Station #32 at 78111 Avenue 52, Station #70 at 54001 Madison Street, and Station #93 at 44555 Adams Street. Station #32 is located approximately 2.25 miles south of the project, while Station #93 is located approximately 1.50 miles northeast of the project. Response times for fire services in the City are five minutes or less 90 percent of the time. Fire protection service is provided to the City by the Riverside County Fire Department. Paramedic service is provided to the City of La Quinta and the project area by Springs Ambulance Service. Paramedic staff is located at Station #70. The Police and Fire Departments within the City relies on mutual aid agreements with neighboring jurisdictions to provide additional services when necessary. St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 65 According to the City of La Quinta 2035 GPU, the City’s primary tool in preparing for emergencies is its adopted Emergency Operations Plan (EOP). The EOP establishes procedures and responsibilities for City personnel and acts as a guide for the City’s response to emergencies. The EOP is managed by the Emergency Services Division Manager who is responsible for both planning and implementation of emergency response efforts and preparedness in the City. The Division coordinates with other local jurisdictions and the County of Riverside in emergency response training. The City also participates in the California Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) program, and FEMA’s National Incident Management System (NIMS). Volunteer groups such as the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), the Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES) and the Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) all participate in emergency response during disasters or emergency situations. The St. Francis of Assisi Church property is currently served by police and fire services, however, the project will be reviewed by City and Fire officials to ensure adequate fire service and safety as a result of project implementation. Moreover, as a standard condition, the project will implement its own emergency evacuation plan for each applicable area of the project. Regional emergency evacuation routes for the Coachella Valley include the Interstate 10 freeway and Highway 111. Project implementation is not expected to interfere with the critical facilities, emergency transportation and circulation, emergency preparedness coordination. Less than significant impacts are anticipated. Mitigation: None g)Less than Significant Impact. The project site, located south of the existing St. Francis of Assisi Church building, west of Highway 111 and east of the foothills of the Santa Rosa Mountains. Currently, the project property operates as paved overflow parking. Existing land uses that surround the project includes St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church and parking lot to the north, followed by a low-density residential community, a paved parking lot, followed by Highway 111 and commercial uses to the east, vacant open space (designated as low density residential) to the south, and open space and the Santa Rosa Mountains to the west. According to CALFIRE’s Fire Hazard Severity Zones in State Responsible Areas Map, the project site is not located in a Moderate, High, or Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone. In addition, CALFIRE’s Very Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ) in Locally Responsible Areas (LRAs) Map indicates that the project is located in a Local, State/Federal non-VHFHSZ area. Therefore, impacts of exposing people or structures to a significant risk involving wildland fires are expected to be less than significant. Mitigation: None St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 66 10.HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY -- Would the project: Potentially Significant Impact Less Than Significant with Mitigation Incorporation Less Than Significant Impact No Impact a) Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements or otherwise substantially degrade surface or ground water quality? b)Substantially decrease groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater recharge such that the project may impede sustainable groundwater management of the basin? c) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river or through the addition of impervious surfaces, in a manner, which would result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off-site? i) result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off-site; ii) substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner which would result in flooding on- or off-site; iii) create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned stormwater drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff; or iv) impede or redirect flood flows? d)In flood hazard, tsunami, or seiche zones, risk release of pollutants due to project inundation? e) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of a water quality control plan or sustainable groundwater management plan? Sources: Flood Insurance Rate Map # 06065C2233H, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Effective August 28, 2008; Water Quality Control Plan for the Colorado River Basin Region, January 2019; 2020 Coachella Valley Regional Urban Water Management Plan, June 2021; Preliminary Hydrology and Hydraulics Report for St. Francis of Assisi Church Expansion, February 2020; Project Specific Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) for St. Francis of Assisi Church Expansion, February 2020. Setting: Hydrology and Water Quality Fundamentals and Relevant Regulatory Framework: Hydrology refers to the occurrence, distribution, and movement of surface water, including water found in rivers and stormwater drainage systems. Stormwater particularly refers to the surface runoff and drainage resulting from rain events. Stormwater runoff and surface drainage patterns are determined by the soil conditions, topography, and associated gradients of the land. Surface water quality refers to selected physical, chemical, or biological conditions found in stormwater in relation to existing standards. Groundwater is the water found underground in the voids in soil, sand, and rock. It is stored in and moves slowly through aquifers. Groundwater supplies are naturally replenished, or recharged, by precipitation that seeps into the land’s surface and artificial replenishment efforts by local water agencies. The Clean Water Act (CWA) of 1972 was enacted to restore and maintain the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of the nation’s waters by regulating the discharge of pollutants to waters of the U.S. from point sources. The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) was enacted as a program under the CWA to regulate non-point source discharges from urban land runoff and other diffused sources that were also deemed to contribute to runoff pollution. Under CWA, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) delegated the NPDES program responsibility to various state, tribal, and territorial governments, enabling them to perform many of the permitting, administrative, and enforcement aspects of the program. California is a delegated NPDES state and has authority to administer the NPDES program within its limits. St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 67 The Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act (California Water Code section 13000 et seq.) is the principal law governing water quality regulation for surface waters in California, thus effectuating the delegated provisions of the federal CWA and its NPDES program. It has set forth a comprehensive program to protect water quality and the beneficial uses applicable to surface waters, wetlands, and ground water and to point and nonpoint sources of pollution. The Porter-Cologne Act establishes that, as a matter of policy, all the waters of the State shall be protected; all activities and factors affecting the quality of water shall be regulated to attain the highest water quality within reason; and that the state must be prepared to exercise its full power and jurisdiction to protect the quality of water in the state from degradation. The Porter-Cologne Act established the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) and nine California Regional Water Quality Control Boards (RWQCBs), including Region 7, Colorado River Basin Regional Water Quality Control Board, which has jurisdiction in the City of La Quinta and project site. Under this framework, the Colorado River Basin Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) serves as the guiding document prepared, adopted, and maintained to identify the existing and potential beneficial uses of waters of the State and establish water quality objectives to protect these uses. It is worth noting that as defined in Section 13374 of the California Water Code (CWC), the term "Waste Discharge Requirements” (WDRs) is equivalent of the term "permits” and is therefore attained through a regulatory compliance process. Compliance with WDRs is achieved through the appropriate permit registration process under the applicable National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) programs described later in this section. At the regional level, the project is located within the Whitewater River Watershed, which is an arid desert region encompassing approximately 1,645 square miles. Within this watershed, an area of approximately 367 square miles (22 percent) is regulated under the established Whitewater River Region Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System Permit (MS4 Permit). The Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District (RCFC&WCD), Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD), and the incorporated Coachella Valley cities, including La Quinta, have joint permittee responsibility for coordinating the regional MS4 Permit compliance programs and other activities aimed at reducing potential pollutants in urban runoff from land development construction, municipal, commercial, and industrial areas to the maximum extent possible. These public entities are generally in charge of stormwater management plan approvals and enforcement within their jurisdiction. At the City level, hydrology and stormwater standards required for the control of drainage and floodwater flows are established in Section 13.24.120 (A) of the La Quinta Municipal Code and in La Quinta Engineering Bulletin #06-16 (Hydrology and Hydraulic Report Criteria for Storm Drain Systems). The City’s stormwater regulations are designed to align with the MS4, NPDES, and CWA programs respectively. The City’s engineering review process ensures that improvement plans are reviewed for compliance with the City’s requirements pertaining to grading, hydrology, and stormwater management prior to issuance of grading permits. Existing Drainage Conditions: The project site involves partially improved land generally located south of the existing St. Francis of Assisi worship center and west of its primary parking lot. In its existing condition, northernmost portion of the project site is a paved parking lot, followed by an unpaved overflow parking area toward the center of the site and a vacant area at the southwest portion. The unpaved parking lot area is absent of any formal storm drain improvements other than the graded slopes generally directed toward the primary paved parking lot. The project site is part of a larger area deemed tributary to one existing surface retention basin located southeast of the primary parking lot. According to the hydrology report, the existing retention facility is a landscaped basin with 3-to-1 side slopes, a design depth of 12 feet, and volumetric capacity of 4.8 acre-feet (AF), which is equivalent to approximately 209,088 cubic feet. The existing tributary stormwater runoff volume to the basin resulting from the controlling 100-year, 24-hour storm event is calculated at 4.22 AF, which occupies a stormwater depth of 11.2 feet out of the 12-foot basin design depth. After accounting for the existing drainage conditions, the retention facility is deemed to have a surplus capacity of 0.58 AF. The existing retention basin also includes two drywell facilities, which are typically implemented to accept and infiltrate low-flow runoff volume. As a result, since the project site is part of the larger existing tributary area to the receiving retention basin, it is deemed to be accounted for in the existing hydrologic conditions. The receiving basin is privately operated and maintained by the project proponent. St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 68 a) Less than Significant Impact. During construction and life of the project (operation) the proposed development will be required to comply with CWA, NPDES, state, and local regulations designed to prevent violations or impacts to surface water quality standards and waste discharge requirements pertinent to surface or ground water quality. As explained below, this is achieved through the preparation of applicable compliance plans and permit registration documents that must obtain agency approval prior to issuance of a grading permit and ground disturbance. As proposed, the project does not seek any permitting concessions that would vary from the established requirements. During the period of construction, the project proponent must comply with the State’s most current NPDES Construction General Permit (CGP), Order No. 2009-0009-DWQ, as amended by 2010-0014-DWQ and 2012-006-DWQ. Compliance with the CGP requires the preparation of a Notice of Intent (NOI) and a project-specific Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), designed to prevent potential adverse impacts to surface water quality, including erosion and siltation, during the period of construction. The NOI and SWPPP are submitted to the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) for approval and permit coverage. The SWPPP a site-specific compliance plan required to identify a strategy of storm water Best Management Practices (BMPs) in accordance with Section XIV (SWPPP Requirements) of the CGP. Storm water BMPs refer to a schedule of activities, prohibitions, practices, maintenance procedures, and other management practices to avoid, eliminate, or reduce the pollution of the receiving waters, primarily focused on preventing erosion, siltation, illicit discharge, and contamination. The SWPPP will include such measures as erosion control, sediment control, storm drain inlet protection, proper waste management and pollution prevention. The SWPPP must be prepared concurrently with final engineering design and must meet all elements of the City of La Quinta Public Works Department – SWPPP (Erosion Control) Review Checklist prior to grading permit issuance. The City’s review and approval process ensures that all responsible parties and compliance plan elements are properly demonstrated. Compliance of this plan during construction will be regulated and enforced as part of the local agency site inspection protocols. During construction, the project will also be required to comply with South Coast Air Quality Management District’s (SCAQMD) Rule 403 and 403.1 and the City’s Fugitive Dust Control Regulations (Chapter 6.16 – Fugitive Dust Control). Implementation of Fugitive Dust Control Plan primarily pertains to air quality, but also supports water quality protection through the requirement of soil stabilization measures that also prevent sediment erosion and track-out. The concurrent deployment of the required SWPPP and Dust Control Plan plans will prevent the potential construction-related impacts to water quality, including erosion and siltation, at the site and its surroundings, therefore, resulting in less than significant impact. During the life of the project (operation), the project proponent is required to implement an approved Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) to comply with the most current standards of the Whitewater River Region Water Quality Management Plan for Urban Runoff and the Whitewater River Watershed MS4 Permit. A Project Specific WQMP has been prepared for this project in order to meet the City’s engineering approval requirements. The WQMP takes into account the existing and proposed drainage conditions based on the project specific hydrology report and improvement plans (precise grading). As currently written, the WQMP approach relies on the local retention requirements and existing facilities as the primary basis for MS4 compliance. Since the project site is part of the existing tributary area to the existing basin that is privately maintained by the project applicant, the WQMP analyses how the existing basin will accommodate the incremental increase in stormwater runoff resulting from the new impervious ground cover (buildings, parking lots, hardscape). As previously introduced, the existing retention basin has a design depth of 12 feet and volumetric capacity of 4.8 acre-feet (AF) with a surplus capacity in terms of depth and volume. The WQMP and Hydrology reports conclude that the increase in impervious ground cover resulting from the project is expected to result in an incremental increase in runoff of 0.28 AF during the worst-case 100-year, 24-hour storm event. Therefore, with project implementation, the total combined runoff volume to the surface basin will increase to 4.5 AF, which is still below the existing basin capacity of 4.8 AF. The incremental increase in stormwater runoff volume represents a stormwater surface depth increase of 0.4 feet (from 11.2 to 11.6 feet) in the existing basin, therefore not expected to result in any physical depth exceedances. As a result, project runoff will be completely contained within the project St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 69 proponent’s facilities and will not result in discharge capable of resulting in downstream hydrologic modifications or a contribution of urban runoff pollutants that would affect surface water quality. As a requirement, all elements of the WQMP implementation, including maintenance, must be documented during the life of the project. The project’s engineering plans, hydrology report, and WQMP will be subject to City review and approval to validate MS4 compliance. In summary, during construction and operation, project implementation will require plan-based compliance with CWA, NPDES, and local regulations to prevent impacts to water quality standards and the beneficial uses assigned to local receiving waters. As proposed, through the use of existing properly sized retention facilities, the stormwater capture and management strategy for project runoff will not result in waste discharge violations. Less than significant impacts are expected. Mitigation: None b)Less than Significant Impact. The project site and entire City of La Quinta are located within the domestic water service area of Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD), which covers approximately 1,000 square miles, serving approximately 110,000 homes and businesses. The Coachella Valley Groundwater Basin is the primary groundwater source for the project region’s domestic water purveyors, including CVWD. Based on the California Department of Water Resources (DWR), the Coachella Valley Groundwater Basin has an approximate storage capacity of 39.2 million acre-feet (AF) of water within the upper 1,000 feet and is divided into four subbasins: Indio, Mission Creek, Desert Hot Springs, and San Gorgonio. The project site is specifically underlain by the Indio Subbasin, which is also known as the Whitewater River Subbasin. DWR has estimated that the Indio Subbasin contains approximately 29.8 million AF of water in the first 1,000 feet below the ground surface, representing approximately 76 percent of the total groundwater in the Coachella Valley Groundwater Basin. In 2002, CVWD developed the 2002 Coachella Valley Groundwater Management Plan in collaboration with other local stakeholders with a focus on reducing overdraft, preventing groundwater level decline, protecting groundwater quality, and preventing land subsidence. In 2010, the 2010 Coachella Valley Groundwater Management Plan Update was prepared to document the accomplishments in reducing overdraft and address changed conditions since 2002. In 2014, the California Legislature signed a three-bill legislative package into law, collectively known as the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA), allowing local agencies to manage groundwater resources in a sustainable manner. SGMA required that a Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) or Alternative Plan to a GSP (Alternative Plan) be adopted for basins and subbasins designated by the DWR as medium- and high-priority basins. Basin prioritization is based on a variety of factors such as population, number of wells, and other information determined to be relevant by DWR. The Indio Subbasin was designated as a medium-priority subbasin by DWR. CVWD, Coachella Water Authority (CWA), Desert Water Agency (DWA), and Indio Water Authority (IWA) collectively represent the Indio Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (GSAs). In January 2017, the GSAs submitted to DWR the 2010 Coachella Valley Water Management Plan (2010 CVWMP), accompanied by an Indio Subbasin Bridge Document, as a SGMA-compliant Alternative Plan. On July 17, 2019, DWR approved the Alternative Plan with a requirement to submit an Alternative Plan Update by January 1, 2022 and every five years thereafter. Based on the Indio Subbasin SGMA documentation, the combined strategies have resulted in significant groundwater storage increases across the subbasin, thus allowing the region to comply with the framework for sustainable management. In 2019, the six urban water suppliers in the Coachella Valley, including CVWD, agreed to collaborate on the preparation of a 2020 Coachella Valley Regional Urban Water Management Plan (2020 RUWMP) with regional and individual agency content. The 2020 RUWMP describes the region’s water supplies and anticipated demands through 2045, along with each agency’s programs to encourage efficient water use. St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 70 In June of 2021 CVWD’s Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP) was prepared to outline each agency’s actions that could be taken during a water shortage to reduce demands. According to the WSCP, drought conditions are not expected to affect CVWD’s Colorado River water supply due to the agency’s high priority allocation. Colorado River water is not a direct source of urban water supply; it is used for groundwater replenishment and non-potable uses. If a reduction in Colorado River water supply occurred, CVWD would initially reduce deliveries to groundwater replenishment projects. Drought conditions in the Sierra Nevada would have an effect on the SWP water allocation; thus reducing the SWP Exchange water received by CVWD and DWA. This water is used for replenishment of the groundwater basin and is not a direct source of urban water supply. Consequently, water use restrictions due to drought involving the SWP water supply would likely be implemented only as a result of a prolonged drought. During dry periods when less imported water is available, groundwater production is expected to exceed the amount of recharge, and the volume in storage will be reduced. However, these reductions can be reversed in years when additional imported water is available. The Coachella Valley Groundwater Basin is deemed to be a large basin which provides a buffer during dry periods, thus allowing the agencies to develop long-term plans and programs to manage regional water supplies. CVWD collaborates with the operation and maintenance of three replenishment facilities serving the Indio Subbasin: Whitewater River Groundwater Replenishment Facility, the Thomas E. Levy Groundwater Replenishment Facility, and the Palm Desert Groundwater Replenishment Facility. Artificial replenishment, or recharge, is recognized by the water districts as one of the most effective methods available for preserving local groundwater supplies, reversing aquifer overdraft and meeting demand by domestic consumers. According to the CVWD web site on Groundwater Replenishment and Imported Water, local agencies have percolated over 650 billion gallons of water back into the aquifer. In the central part of the Coachella Valley, groundwater recharge is provided by the recently constructed first phase of the Palm Desert Groundwater Replenishment Facility, operated by CVWD. According to the CVWD web site, this facility is expected to add up to 25,000 acre-feet of Colorado River water annually into the aquifer. Combined with water conservation and efficiency requirements, individual development projects can contribute to groundwater sustainability by implementing the required stormwater runoff retention and infiltration facilities. The proposed development is deemed consistent with the City’s General Plan land use designation. The established groundwater replenishment facilities described above for the Indio Subbasin are not located near the project. Therefore, from the aspect of land use and location, project implementation is not deemed to be in conflict with any existing or planned groundwater recharge facility or associated infrastructure. The proposed parish facilities and associated parking lot and landscaping improvements are expected to consume water. The proposed operation will be expected to implement water conservation measures, including the use of low-flow plumbing fixtures, drought-tolerant (native) outdoor landscaping, and water- efficient irrigation systems. As a standard condition for service connections, the project will be expected to furnish the appropriate payment to CVWD based on the meter size, ongoing flow charges, agency fees, and groundwater recharge fees. Furthermore, the site plan will continue to utilize the existing infiltration basin that is sized to contain and infiltrate the existing drainage conditions and the incremental increases in runoff resulting from the proposed facilities. As a function of the WQMP, operation of the development will include the required non-structural and structural pollution source control measures that work toward the protection of groundwater quality during the life of the project and under the project owner’s responsibility. Non- structural source control measures consist of site operations, activities, and/or programs to be finalized in the WQMP and implemented by the project operator to educate site managers, employees, and residents to prevent potential pollutants from being produced, coming into contact with the storm drain system, and impacting groundwater. Structural source control measures consist of physical facility design standards to prevent direct contact between potential pollutants and stormwater runoff. The project’s structural measures will consist of stormwater screening and infiltration. Specifically, project runoff first be conveyed to a proposed storm drain inlet equipped with a filter insert designed to provide physical screening of gross St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 71 solids, trash, and debris with the use of a filter media and removal of petroleum hydrocarbons with the use of a sorbent media. Pre-treated runoff will then be conveyed into the existing retention basin, sized to infiltrate the required stormwater volume instead of allowing it to leave as runoff, therefore contributing to the locally accepted groundwater recharge efforts. As previously discussed, the incremental increase in stormwater runoff resulting from the project will be adequately handled for infiltration in the existing retention basin, thus contributing toward groundwater recharge instead of producing a condition of urban runoff discharge. The storm drain and basin system will be privately operated and maintained during the life of the project per a required WQMP agreement to be entered between the project proponent and the City. The proposed facilities are therefore not expected to violate or interfere with the groundwater quality. Regarding ground water quality, less than significant impacts are anticipated. Mitigation: None c) i) Less than Significant Impact. The project setting occurs east of a north-south trending ridge extending from the Santa Rosa Mountains. Specifically, project site involves partially developed land within the property boundary corresponding to the existing St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, being located south of the existing worship center and west of the primary parking lot. Based on the current USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD) and the historic USGS 7.5-Minute topographic map for La Quinta, California, the project site and its neighboring conditions are absent of any formally mapped naturally occurring drainage courses, such as those associated with washes, rivers, or streams. Runoff conditions resulting from storm events are deemed to follow the existing east-trending elevation gradients. The existing site condition includes paved parking area at the north-end, an unpaved overflow parking area in the center, and a vacant portion on the southwest. Based on the project-specific hydrology report, the local topographic conditions and improvements place the entire project site within a larger drainage management area tributary to one existing surface retention basin within the project parcel, located southeast of the primary parking lot. As such, stormwater runoff from all improved and unimproved portions of the site are designed to drain into the existing retention basin and its corresponding volume has been accounted for in the existing hydrologic conditions. Since the project site is not fully improved or stabilized, the manner in which project runoff is conveyed to the existing basin is known to result in instances of erosion or siltation. According to the hydrology report, the existing retention facility (privately operated by the project proponent) is a landscaped basin with 3-to-1 side slopes, a design depth of 12 feet, and volumetric capacity of 4.8 acre-feet (AF). The existing basin capacity of 4.8 AF is determined adequate to handle the worst- case stormwater volume generated under the existing conditions (approximately 4.22 AF). The proposed manner in which project area drainage will be handled is determined by design factors from the hydrology report, WQMP, and precise grading plans, which in turn must meet the regional MS4 and local engineering requirements as part of the approval process. The current hydrology, WQMP, and grading plan documentation indicate that the proposed additions and improvements to the property will continue to rely on the existing retention basin as the receiving facility for project site stormwater runoff. The existing surplus capacity of 0.58 AF in the basin will be sufficient to contain the incremental increase in runoff calculated at 0.28 AF resulting from project implementation through the introduction of impervious surfaces (building footprints, hardscape, and parking lot pavement). All project-related runoff will be conveyed along engineered sheet flow or defined conveyances leading to the existing retention basin. This includes the building, landscaping, and parking lot area runoff. Per the WQMP, all engineered slopes east and south of the new parking lot area will be stabilized with landscaping and be subject to slope protection that must be maintained during the life of the project. Existing off-site flows from the hillside area to the west will continue to be routed toward the existing basin like the existing condition. In doing so, the project will improve the existing drainage, erosion, and siltation condition associated with the unpaved parking lot area. Less than significant impacts are anticipated regarding substantial erosion or siltation, on- or off-site. Mitigation: None St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 72 ii)Less than Significant Impact. According to findings from the project-specific hydrology report and WQMP, the proposed development will continue to use the existing retention basin, operated by the project proponent, as the receiving facility for project area runoff. The existing basin has a capacity of 4.8 AF, of which 0.58 AF are surplus since the controlling 100-year storm event runoff volume conveyed to this facility is 4.22 AF from the existing condition. The project’s introduction of impervious surfaces in the form of building footprints, hardscape, and parking lot pavement is expected to result in an incremental increase in runoff volume of 0.28 AF resulting. In terms of stormwater depth, the project would result in a potential depth increase of 0.4 feet (from 11.2 to 11.6 feet) within the 12-foot basin design depth. Therefore, this incremental increase in stormwater runoff will be adequately handled by the existing on-site retention basin without resulting in exceedances or other forms of runoff contribution capable of resulting in flooding. Less than significant impacts are anticipated. Mitigation: None iii)Less than Significant Impact. As previously discussed, the project-specific hydrology and WQMP report findings demonstrate that the existing retention basin within the project property can adequately accommodate the volumetric stormwater quantity contributed by proposed project condition. The project would result in an increase in runoff volume of 0.28 AF, contributing to a combined tributary runoff volume of 4.5 AF that is still within the basin capacity of 4.8 AF. By draining into the privately maintained facility, the project will prevent any routine contribution of urban runoff quantity into the public storm drain system. The aspect of stormwater quality will be addressed as a function of the WQMP. Project area drainage will be conveyed into a proposed storm drain inlet equipped with a filter insert designed to provide physical screening of gross solids, trash, and debris with the use of a filter fabric and removal of petroleum hydrocarbons with the use of a sorbent media. Filtered runoff will subsequently be conveyed to the said retention basin, where the infiltration function will occur. He filter insert and basin will be privately maintained during the life of the project as a requirement for WQMP approval. Therefore, the proposed project will not contribute substantial additional sources of polluted runoff into the on-site basin or any publicly maintained stormwater facility. Less than significant impacts are expected. Mitigation: None iv)Less than Significant Impact. The project setting occurs at the base of a ridge extending from the Santa Rosa Mountains. The east-facing hillside occurs west of the project. Based on the current USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD) and the historic USGS 7.5-Minute topographic map for La Quinta, California, the project site and its neighboring conditions are absent of any formally mapped naturally occurring drainage courses, such as those associated with washes, rivers, or streams. Runoff conditions resulting from storm events are deemed to follow the existing east-trending elevation gradients. The proposed building, parking lot, hardscape and landscaping improvements will occur on a partially developed site. The proposed grading and hydrology design will allow for project runoff to be properly conveyed to the receiving on-site retention basin. Existing hillside tributary runoff will be conveyed along a controlled flow line around the parking lot into existing basin. Therefore, the proposed project will not result in a considerable modification, impedance, or redirection of flood flows. Less than significant impacts are anticipated. Mitigation: None d)Less than significant impact. According to FIRM Panel Number 06065C2233H, effective April 19, 2017, the entire project is covered by Zone X, a designation that applies to areas of minimal flood hazard. Therefore, the project site is not considered to be in a floodplain or a special flood hazard area (SFHA). Moreover, the project is not located near any coastal areas and therefore is not prone to tsunami hazards. The project is not located near any body of water and therefore is not prone to seismic seiche hazards. The project’s existing receiving retention basin will capture the tributary runoff St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 73 resulting from the controlling 100-year storm event. The project is not considered prone to resulting in a release of pollutants due to project inundation. Therefore, less than significant impacts are anticipated. Mitigation: None e)Less than significant impact. As discussed above, the project proponent is required to implement a project- specific Final WQMP to comply with the most current standards of the Whitewater River Region Water Quality Management Plan for Urban Runoff, Whitewater River Watershed MS4 Permit. The WQMP, as described above, includes guidelines for facility maintenance and other operations aimed at complying with local surface water quality requirements. The WQMP will incorporate grading, hydrology, and other plans to document the site design and source controls with a required operation and maintenance program to comply with water quality objectives. Moreover, the project’s storm water retention facilities will ensure that urban runoff is recharged into the ground via infiltration. The project’s use of stormwater retention and infiltration through use of the existing basin will contribute to groundwater recharge in a manner that is consistent with the stormwater capture methods that have been deemed beneficial to groundwater resources. Therefore, project implementation is not expected to conflict with the regional groundwater management strategies or with the Indio Subbasin Sustainable Groundwater Management Plan. Less than significant impacts are expected. Mitigation: None St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 74 11.LAND USE AND PLANNING - Would the project: Potentially Significant Impact Less Than Significant with Mitigation Incorporation Less Than Significant Impact No Impact a) Physically divide an established community? b)Cause a significant environmental impact due to a conflict with any land use plan, policy, or regulation adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect? Source: La Quinta 2035 General Plan Update; La Quinta Municipal Code; State of California Government Code 65915. Setting: The project site is designated for Low Density Residential and Open Space land uses. The project is surrounded by residential, open space, and commercial land uses. Table XI-1 displays the surrounding land uses and zoning designations in relation to the proposed project. Table XI-1 Surrounding Land Uses Land Use Jurisdiction General Plan Zoning Existing Use North La Quinta LDR RL Existing St. Francis of Assisi Church, Single Family Residential Neighborhood South La Quinta LDR RL Vacant Land East La Quinta CC CC Washington Street, Commercial West La Quinta OS-N OS Natural Open Space Low Density Residential (Up to 4 units per acre) The Low Density Residential designation is appropriate for single family residential development, whether attached or detached. The density of individual parcels is further refined in the Zoning Ordinance. These lands are typically developed as subdivisions, country clubs developments, or master planned communities. Clustered housing projects, providing common area open space, appropriately scaled commercial development serving the project or amenities are also allowed under this designation, with the approval of a specific plan. Open Space – Natural This designation applies to areas of natural open space, whether owned by private parties or public entities. With the exception of trail or trailhead development, little development is permitted in this designation. a)No Impact. The project is proposing the construction of a parish hall and administration building associated with the existing St. Francis of Assisi Church. Currently, the site operates as overflow parking for the existing Church located north of the approximately 4.43-acre project site. The project proposes buildings associated with the operation of the Church and therefore would not divide an established community. No impacts are anticipated. Mitigation: None b)Less than Significant Impact. The project site currently operates as paved parking and overflow parking associated with the St. Francis of Assisi Church. The project property occupies approximately 4.43 acres south of the existing Church building (sanctuary) and west of the Church’s parking lot. The project proposes to develop a parish hall, administration office building, and associated parking. St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 75 The project property previously underwent various entitlements associated with the Church facility. In 2002, the St. Francis of Assisi Church applied for an Environmental Assessment 2002-463, Conditional Use Permit 2002-463, and Site Development Permit 2002-755 to construct a temporary parking lot. The temporary parking lot, which was proposed in the project area, would be grass and allow a capacity of 207 vehicles. In 2003, City Council approved the applications for the temporary parking lot. The temporary grass lot was illuminated with 12-foot-high shoebox lighting fixtures, and utilized telephone poles to separate vehicles and define the parking area. Years later, the Church applied to construct a permanent parking lot over the temporary lot. The permanent parking lot would allow 220 paved parking spaces, a temporary overflow parking lot with a capacity of 134 gravel-surface parking spaces, a retention basin, and landscaping within the southern portion of the Church site. The completion of the permanent parking lot would allow a total parking capacity of 532 parking spaces. The plan was approved in 2010. The project lies within the City of La Quinta’s Low Density Residential General Plan designation, per the City’s 2035 General Plan Update (GPU). The current zoning designation for the project site is also designated as Low Density Residential (RL). According to the La Quinta Municipal Code (LQMC) Title 9, Chapter 9.30.030, RL zones provide for the development and preservation of low density neighborhoods with one- and two-story single family detached dwellings on large or medium size lots and/or, subject to a specific plan, projects with clustered smaller dwellings, such as one- and two-story single family attached, townhome or condominium dwellings, with generous open space, however, churches are an allowable use within this designation with the approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP). The RL zone is compatible with the existing General Plan designation of Low Density Residential. Due to the site’s previous association with the St. Francis of Assisi Church property, development and operation of the proposed project will not result in conflicts with any land use plan, policy, or regulation. Less than significant impact. Mitigation: None St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 76 12.MINERAL RESOURCES -- Would the project: Potentially Significant Impact Less Than Significant with Mitigation Incorporation Less Than Significant Impact No Impact a) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be of value to the region and the residents of the state? b)Result in the loss of availability of a locally important mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local general plan, specific plan or other land use plan? Source: La Quinta 2035 General Plan Update, 2013; Mineral Resources Land Classification Map. Setting: The State of California has recognized the importance of mineral resources for construction materials and other economic purposes. Mining and extraction of mineral resources continues to be threatened by urbanization and development in areas where important mineral resources exist. The California Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 (SMARA) addresses the loss of regionally significant mineral deposits to urban development. The Act requires the Department of Conservation to create Production-Consumption Regions which are areas where significant mineral resources of statewide importance and regional significance are produced and consumed, and a classification system that identifies lands where significant mineral resource deposits are located. La Quinta is located in the Palm Springs Production-Consumption Region. The Palm Springs Production-Consumption Region covers approximately 631 square miles of the Coachella Valley, from near Cabazon to Thermal. Small portions of southern La Quinta, including lands south of Avenue 60, are located outside the Palm Springs Production- Consumption Region. Lands within the Production-Consumption Region are classified according to the presence of valuable mineral resources. La Quinta has two Mineral Resource Zones, MRZ-1 and MRZ-3. MRZ-1 are areas where adequate information indicates that no significant mineral deposits are present, or where it is judged that little likelihood exists for their presence. MRZ-3 are areas containing known or inferred mineral deposits, the significance of which cannot be evaluated from available data. a,b) No Impact. The mineral resources that form the Coachella Valley’s desert floor primarily consists of sand, gravel (aggregate) and other important mineral deposits that have eroded from the surrounding mountains and hills. To ensure the protection of important mineral resources, the SMARA developed mineral land classification maps and reports to identify the presence or absence of suitable sources of aggregate (sand, gravel or stone deposits), and organize them into Mineral Resource Zones. According to a Classification Map, the approximately 4.43-acre project site is designated within Mineral Resource Zone 1 (MRZ-1). This specific zone designates areas where geologic information indicates that no significant mineral deposits are present or likely to be present. Similar to the Mineral Resources Land Classification Map, the La Quinta 2035 General Plan Update also acknowledges the lack of significant mineral resources in their Mineral Resource Zone Map (Exhibit III- 1). According to this map, there is no evidence proving that a significant mineral deposit is present at the project site. The area west of the project boundary, however, includes the slopes of the Santa Rosa Mountains, which is designated as an MRZ-3 zone. MRZ-3 zones are areas containing known or inferred mineral occurrences of undetermined significant mineral resources. Construction activities and project operation is not anticipated to disturb the west-lying property. Moreover, the project site has been previously developed as a temporary grass parking lot, and then a paved parking lot associated with the St. Francis of Assisi Church facility. Conclusively, the project site is not recognized as a mineral resource recovery site delineated in the City of La Quinta 2035 GPU or the resource maps prepared pursuant to SMARA. No impacts are expected as a result of project implementation. St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 77 Mitigation: None St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 78 13.NOISE -- Would the project result in:Potentially Significant Impact Less Than Significant with Mitigation Incorporation Less Than Significant Impact No Impact a) Generation of a substantial temporary or permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the vicinity of the project in excess of standards established in the local general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies? b)Generation of excessive groundborne vibration or groundborne noise levels? c) For a project located within the vicinity of a private airstrip or an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? Source: La Quinta 2035 General Plan Update, 2013; City of La Quinta General Plan Technical Noise Study, Urban Crossroads, Inc., 2011; La Quinta Municipal Code. Setting: Noise is simply defined as “unwanted sound.” Sound becomes unwanted when it interferes with normal activities, when it causes actual physical harm or when it has adverse effects on health. Noise is measured on a logarithmic scale of sound pressure level known as a decibel (dB). A-weighted decibels (dBA) approximate the subjective response of the human ear to broad frequency noise source by discriminating against very low and very high frequencies of the audible spectrum. They are adjusted to reflect only those frequencies which are audible to the human ear. Environmental noise descriptors are generally based on averages, rather than instantaneous, noise levels. The most commonly used figure is the equivalent level (Leq). Equivalent sound levels are not measured directly but are calculated from sound pressure levels typically measured in dBA. The Leq represents a steady state sound level containing the same total energy as a time varying signal over a given sample period and is commonly used to describe the “average” noise levels within the environment. Peak hour or average noise levels, while useful, do not completely describe a given noise environment. Noise levels lower than peak hour may be disturbing if they occur during times when quiet is most desirable, namely evening and nighttime (sleeping) hours. To account for this, the Community Noise Equivalent Level (CNEL) is utilized. The CNEL is the weighted average of the intensity of a sound, with corrections for time of day and averaged over 24 hours. The time of day corrections require the addition of 5 decibels to dBA Leq sound levels in the evening from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., and the addition of 10 decibels to dBA Leq sound levels at night between 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. These additions are made to account for the noise sensitive time periods during the evening and night hours when sound appears louder. CNEL does not represent the actual sound level heard at any time, but rather represents the total sound exposure. The City of La Quinta relies on the 24-hour CNEL level to assess land use compatibility with noise sources. Noise transmission is affected by a variety of factors such as temperature, wind speed, wind direction, and the type of ground surface. Sound intensity reduced by surfaces, walls, vegetation or other material is called attenuation. Soft ground surfaces tend to reduce sound levels better than hard surfaces. A drop-off rate of 4.5 dBA per doubling of distance is typical across soft ground. In comparison, hard ground, such as concrete, stone, and hard packed earth reduce sound by 3.0 dBA per doubling distance. Effective noise barriers, such as walls or berms, can help reduce noise levels by 10-15 decibels. These types of barriers can provide relief from traffic noise. Vegetation, on the other hand, is less effective for reducing noise levels. In general, walls need to be high enough and long enough to block the view of a road to function as a noise barrier. St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 79 To limit population exposure to physically and/or psychologically damaging and intrusive noise levels, the federal government, the State of California, county governments, and most municipalities in California have established standards and ordinances to control noise. In most areas, automobile and truck traffic is the major source of environmental noise. Traffic activity generally produces an average sound level that remains constant with time. Air and rail traffic and commercial and industrial activities are also major sources of noise in some areas. Federal, state and local agencies regulate different aspects of environmental noise, where federal and state agencies generally set noise standards for mobile sources such as aircraft and motor vehicles, while regulation of stationary sources is left to local agencies. According to the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) Transit Noise Impact and Vibration Assessment, vibration is the periodic oscillation of a medium or object. The rumbling sound caused by the vibration of room surfaces is called structure-borne noise. Sources of ground-borne vibrations include natural phenomena (e.g., earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, sea waves, landslides) or human-made causes (e.g., explosions, machinery, traffic, trains, construction equipment). Vibration sources may be continuous, such as factory machinery, or transient, such as explosions. As is the case with airborne sound, ground-borne vibrations may be described by amplitude and frequency. Vibration is quantified by various methods. The peak particle velocity (PPV) is defined as the maximum instantaneous peak of the vibration signal. The PPV is most frequently used to describe vibration impacts to buildings but is not always suitable for evaluating human response (annoyance) because it takes time for the human body to respond to vibration signals. Instead, the human body responds to average vibration amplitude often described as the root mean squared (RMS). The RMS amplitude is the average of the squared amplitude of the signal and is most frequently used to describe the effect of vibration on the human body. RMS is commonly measured by Decibel notation (VdB), which serves reduce the range of numbers used to describe human response to vibration. Typically, ground-borne vibration generated by man-made activities attenuates rapidly with distance from the source of the vibration. Sensitive receivers for vibration include structures (especially older masonry structures), people (i.e. residents, the elderly and sick), and vibration-sensitive equipment and/or activities. a)Less than Significant Impact. The project proposes a parish hall, administration office building and associated parking on approximately 4.43 acres south of the existing St. Francis of Assisi Church in the City of La Quinta. Currently, the project site operates as an overflow parking lot for the existing church, providing 219 paved and unpaved parking stalls. Analysis of project related noise impacts is based on traffic noise (on- and off-site), operational noise, and construction noise. Further discussion provided below. Traffic Noise As previously stated, the project proposes the development and operation of a parish hall, administration offices, and parking spaces associated with the existing St. Francis of Assisi Church. The number of seats and the number of on-site parking spaces will not increase with the project improvements. With the addition of new enclosed meeting spaces and offices, existing staff and activities will transfer from outside communal areas to the new and improved facilities. Paved parking surfaces will replace the existing dirt parking lot. By providing paved parking and updated administrative and meeting spaces, the existing congregation will be better served. These improvements are not intended to add to the congregation, visitor, or staff numbers. Operations will not change and operating hours are anticipated to remain the same. Classrooms and administrative functions will be moved from outdated facilities to new improved spaces. Seating capacity and parking capacity of the project will remain unchanged. Therefore, off-site traffic conditions (i.e., trips to and from the site) will not change. Additionally, on-site traffic conditions will not change since growth of church attendees is not anticipated. Impacts will be less than significant. Operational Noise The project proposes additional church buildings consisting of a parish hall and administration offices to operate with the existing St. Francis of Assisi Church sanctuary, located north of the proposed project. St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 80 Operation of the project is anticipated to result in similar uses as the existing Church facility. According to Table IV-3 (Land Use Compatibility for Community Noise Environments), acceptable noise levels for church uses are between 50 to 65 dBA CNEL, while conditionally acceptable noise levels for churches are between 60 to 65 dBA CNEL. The project proposes to operate similarly to the existing church facility, apart from providing indoor office spaces and meeting areas. Additionally, the proposed project site improvements are not intended to result in an increased number of members, visitors, or staff to the site. Therefore, operation of the proposed project would result in similar noise levels compared to the existing facility and impacts will be less than significant. Construction Noise Construction of the proposed project would likely result in short-term noise associated with construction activities. Noise generated by the project construction equipment will include a combination of trucks, power tools, concrete mixers, and portable generators that when combined can reach high levels. The number and mix of construction equipment are expected to occur in the following stages: site preparation, grading, building construction, paving, and architectural coating. Development of the proposed project will occur immediately south of the existing St. Francis of Assisi Church. However, the project is an expansion of the church facility, therefore, construction-related noise impacts are anticipated to be less than significant when observed from the Church. Therefore, the closest off-site sensitive receptor to the project site includes a residential community located approximately 420 feet north of the project. Areas west of the project site are characterized by open space lands associated with the Santa Rosa Mountains foothills, while areas immediately south of the project are vacant and undeveloped. Areas east of the project site is occupied by a paved parking lot associated with the Church facility and Washington Street. Per the Technical Noise Report completed for the La Quinta General Plan, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) compiled noise levels generated by specific types of construction equipment. Noise levels generated by heavy construction equipment can range from approximately 68 dBA to over 100 dBA when measured at 50 feet. However, the noise levels would diminish rapidly with distance from the construction site at a rate of approximately 6 dBA per doubling of distance. For example, a noise level of 68 dBA measured at approximately 50 feet from the noise source to the receptor, would be reduced to 62 dBA at 100 feet from the source to the receptor, and would be further reduced by another 6 dBA to 56 dBA at 200 feet from the noise source to the receptor. Based on the EPA’s typical noise construction noise levels table (included below for reference), pile drivers result in the highest noise levels, reaching 100 dBA at 50 feet. The use of pile drivers is not proposed for the project, however, it is used as an example. If this piece of equipment was used at the project site, the noise level perceived by the closest off-site sensitive receptor north of the project would be approximately 82 dBA (based on the reduction of 6 dBA per doubling distance). In order to reduce potential noise levels from construction of the project site, the City of La Quinta limits the hours in which construction activities are permissible. Section 6.08.050 of the City’s Noise Ordinance limits construction to the following hours: October 1st through April 30th Monday – Friday: 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday and Holidays: None St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 81 May 1st through September 30th Monday – Friday: 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday and Holidays: None Additionally, the following noise reduction practices should be employed as applicable for all projects containing construction activities, including the proposed project, as determined by the Noise Report generated for the La Quinta General Plan: - During all excavation and grading, the construction contractors shall equip all construction equipment, fixed or mobile, with properly operating and maintained mufflers, consistent with manufacturers’ standards. The construction contractor shall place all stationary construction equipment so that emitted noise is directed away from the noise sensitive receptors. - The construction contractor shall locate equipment staging in areas that will create the greatest distance between construction-related noise sources and noise sensitive receptors during all project construction. - The construction contractor shall limit all construction-related activities that would result in high noise levels, according to the construction hours of the City. - Finally, the construction contractor shall limit haul truck deliveries to the same hours specified for construction equipment. To the extent feasible, haul routes shall not pass sensitive land uses or residential dwellings. These are considered standard conditions of new construction in the City. Therefore, with the implementation of the above conditions, project-related off-site traffic, on-site traffic, operational and construction noise created by the project are anticipated to be less than significant. Mitigation: None b) Less than Significant Impact. Vibration is the periodic oscillation of a medium or object. The rumbling sound caused by the vibration of room surfaces is called structure-borne noise. Sources of ground-borne vibrations include natural phenomena (e.g., earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, sea waves, landslides) or human-made causes (e.g., explosions, machinery, traffic, trains, construction equipment). Vibration sources may be continuous, such as factory machinery, or transient, such as explosions. As is the case with airborne sound, ground-borne vibrations may be described by amplitude and frequency. Per the Noise Report generated for the La Quinta General Plan (LQGP) and Environmental Impact Report (EIR), potential ground-borne vibration is associated with construction activities and vehicular traffic. Construction vibration is generally associated with pile driving and rock blasting, neither of which will occur at the project site. Occasionally large bulldozers and loaded trucks can cause perceptible vibration levels at close proximity. Construction activity can result in varying degrees of groundborne vibration, depending on the equipment and methods used, distance to the affected structures and soil type. The effects of groundborne vibration are not generally limited to movement of building floors, rattling of windows and objects, and rumbling sounds, resulting in annoyance. In general, earth-borne vibrations associated with transportation and construction activities attenuate rapidly with distance from the source. Based on Caltrans data, vibration of trucks is characterized by peaks considerably high than those generated by automobiles. These peaks often last a fraction of a second and drop off fast with distance. Caltrans’ truck vibration data suggests that at distances greater than 130 feet from the road the vibration levels are below the threshold of perception. The closest off-site use to the proposed project is the residential community north of the project site, situated approximately 420 feet from the project. Therefore, construction trucks traveling to the project site along Washington Street during construction of the project may result in brief vibrations perceived by the residents of the homes adjacent to Washington Street. Vibrations from onsite equipment are not anticipated to impact surrounding offsite uses since the project is separated by sensitive receptors by over 400 feet. St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 82 To further minimize the perceived vibration impacts, the City of La Quinta limits the exposure of noise sensitive land uses to construction areas by permitting construction activities to occur only during construction hours established by Section 6.08.050 of the City’s Noise Ordinance. The allowable construction hours are provided in the table below. October 1st through April 30th Monday – Friday: 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday and Holidays: None May 1st through September 30th Monday – Friday: 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday and Holidays: None After construction, the nature of the proposed expansion of the church facility would not typically involve activities expected to generate excessive vibration or ground borne noise. All activities within the project will be required to adhere to the City’s Noise Ordinance. Impacts of project-related vibration will be less than significant. Mitigation: None c)Less than Significant Impact. The project site is located approximately 3.0 miles southwest of the closest airport, the Bermuda Dunes Airport. The project does not lie within the airport’s 70, 65 and 60 CNEL noise contours or within the airport’s Land Use Plan area. Less than significant impacts are anticipated. Mitigation: None St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 83 14. POPULATION AND HOUSING – Would the project: Potentially Significant Impact Less Than Significant with Mitigation Incorporation Less Than Significant Impact No Impact a) Induce substantial unplanned population growth in an area, either directly (for example, by proposing new homes and businesses) or indirectly (for example, through extension of roads or other infrastructure)? b) Displace substantial numbers of existing people or housing, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? Sources: La Quinta General Plan 2035, and 2014-2021 Housing Element; SCAG Local Profile 2018, Housing Type by Units: 2018. California Department of Finance, Population and Housing Estimates for Cities, Counties, and the State 1990-2000 and 2011-2021. Setting: According to the Department of Finance (DOF), the City of La Quinta had a population of 37,467 people in 2010. The City’s population increased approximately 10.1 percent in 2021, for a population of 41,247 people. The City of La Quinta’s population accounts for approximately 1.66 percent of the County of Riverside’s total population. The median age in the City was 45.6 in 2010 (US Census data). The most recent Census data (2019) shows the median age in the City to be 48, compared to the median age in Riverside County (35) and the Nation (38). Additionally, the number of jobs in 2017 in La Quinta was 16,848; an approximately 101 percent increase in jobs since 2010 (SCAG). a) No Impact. The proposed project involves the construction and operation of a parish hall, administration offices, and parking spaces on approximately 4.43 acres of the St. Francis of Assisi Church in the City of La Quinta. The project’s existing General Plan land use and zoning designation of Low Density Residential (RL) allows up to 4 dwelling units per acre (du/ac). Churches are allowable uses within RL designations with the approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP). The project site has operated as church use due to its association with the existing Church facility, which main building is located north of the site, and associated parking lot is located east of the project site. The development of the proposed buildings is not intended to increase members or participants currently attending the Church. The proposed buildings are intended to accommodate meetings currently held in inadequate indoor spaces, outdoor gardens and courtyards onsite. Additionally, the number of parking spaces in the Church parking lot is intended to stay the same. Since the proposed project is not intended to increase the number of members of the Church, the proposed project would not induce unplanned direct or indirect population growth. Furthermore, the project site is within an area that is served by existing infrastructure, public services and utilities, due to the existing urban context that surrounds the project site. As a result, the project would not cause potential growth inducing effects by extending utilities into an undeveloped area. Therefore, approval and development of the proposed project is not expected to increase population growth in the City. No impacts are expected. Mitigation: None b) No Impact. The project site currently operates as paved and unpaved, overflow parking lot associated with the St. Francis of Assisi Church. The project proposes the development of a parish hall, administration buildings, and parking spaces as an extension to the existing Church facility. Currently, the project site does not provide residential housing. Therefore, development of the project site would not displace substantial St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 84 numbers of existing housing or people necessitating the construction of replacement housing. No impacts are anticipated. Mitigation: None St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 85 15.PUBLIC SERVICES –Potentially Significant Impact Less Than Significant with Mitigation Incorporation Less Than Significant Impact No Impact a) Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities, need for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance objectives for any of the public services: Fire protection? Police protection? Schools? Parks? Other public facilities? Sources: La Quinta 2035 General Plan Update, 2013; La Quinta 2035 General Plan Update Environmental Impact Report, 2013; Desert Sands Unified School District website. Setting: Fire: The Riverside County Fire Department (RCFD), under contract with the City of La Quinta, provides 24-hour fire protection and emergency medical services to the City. There are three City-owned fire stations within the City of La Quinta, Fire Station 32, Station 70 and Station 93. Each station is staffed with full-time paid and volunteer firefighters. Fire Station 32 is located at 78111 Avenue 52 and is approximately 2.9 miles from the proposed project site. This stations equipment includes a primary and reserve fire engine, volunteer squad, and rescue vehicles. Fire Station 70 is located at 54001 Madison Street and is approximately 6 miles from the project site. This station is equipped with a primary engine, a brush fire engine, and a volunteer squad. Fire Station 93 located at 44-555 Adams Street is located approximately 2 miles from the proposed project site and is equipped with a primary engine and a reserve engine. The Riverside County Fire Department operates under a Regional Fire Protection Program, which allows all of its fire stations to provide support as needed regardless of jurisdictional boundaries. Per the La Quinta 2035 General Plan EIR, the average response times are between 5 and 7 minutes. Police: Law enforcement services are provided to the City of La Quinta through a contractual agreement with Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. The Sheriff’s department provides 24-hour municipal police services associated with a City police department. The La Quinta police department operates out of the Thermal Station located at 86625 Airport Boulevard. There is also a Civic Center Community Policing Office, located at 78-495 Calle Tampico. The Thermal station is approximately 12 miles from the project site. The City’s police department patrols 7 days a week, 365 days a year and 24-hours a day. The department serves a population of approximately 41,204 residents and patrols over 33 square miles. The City also employs volunteers that assist the Sheriff’s Department, through St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 86 a program known as “Citizens on Patrol” (COP). They are trained by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department and assist and support the deputies of the La Quinta Police Department. Per the 2035 General Plan EIR (adopted in 2013), the City has 51 sworn officers and 5 community service officers. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department maintains a staffing ratio of 1.23 officers per 1,000 residents which is well above the standard and accepted ratio of one officer per 1,000 residents. Schools: The City of La Quinta is served by two school districts; Desert Sands Unified School District (DSUSD) and Coachella Valley Unified School District (CVUSD). DSUSD serves the portion of the City west of Jefferson Street and north of Avenue 48, which includes the northern Sphere of Influence. CVUSD boundaries include the areas of Jefferson Street and east of Avenue 48. The proposed project site is within the boundary of the DSUSD; Harry S. Truman Elementary is the closest school to the proposed project and is 2.6 miles away. La Quinta Middle School is approximately 2.5 miles away and La Quinta High School is approximately 1.6 miles away. Parks: The City of la Quinta provides public and private parks, trails, open space and multi-city recreational facilities with various amenities. The City oversees 11 city parks, a civic center and three nature preserve areas. Per the 2035 La Quinta General Plan, the City has a policy of providing a minimum of 5.0 acres per 1,000 residents. a)Fire Less than Significant Impact. Development of the church expansion is not expected to result in an increase in demand for fire services. The existing church and surrounding development already receives fire services and the proposed project could be adequately served by fire protection services within the 5-minute response time and no new or expanded facilities would be required. Additionally, the project complies with the 2035 General Plan Emergency Services Policy ES-1.2 in that all new development proposals are routed to the Fire Department to assure that project access and design provide for maximum fire life safety. The project would be required to implement all applicable fire safety requirements, to include, installation of fire hydrants, and sprinkler systems. Moreover, the project would be required to comply with Development Impact Fees in place at the time of construction. The City enacts a development fee on all new development within the City to finance public facilities which goes towards the funding of fire services. Less than significant impacts are expected as a result of project implementation. Mitigation: None Police Less than Significant Impact. The proposed church expansion is not expected to increase the need for police services that would hinder the City’s ability to provide police services or create demands that would require the construction of a new police station or new facilities. The proposed church expansion would be constructed as part of the existing church that is surrounded by commercial and residential development, currently being served by the La Quinta Police Department. Additionally, the project complies with the 2035 General Plan Emergency Services Policy ES-1.6 in that all new development proposals shall be continued to be routed to the Police Department to assure that the project access and design provide for a defensible space and maximum crime prevention while maintaining City design standards and codes. The project would also be required to comply with Development Impact Fees in place at the time of construction. These fees on allow the City to continue to finance public facilities which goes towards the funding of various public services to include police. Development of the proposed project will result in less than significant impacts to police services. Mitigation: None Schools St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 87 Less than Significant Impact. The project is proposing an expansion of an existing church to include a new parish hall, administrative offices, and a parking lot on 5-acres. The proposed expansion would not generate any school age children. No new or additional school facilities need to be constructed as a result of the proposed project. Moreover, Assembly Bill 2926 and Senate Bill 50 (SB 50) allow school districts to collect “development fees” for all new construction for residential/commercial and industrial use. At the time of writing, DSUSD developer fees are $4.08/sq.ft. for residential and $0.66/ sq.ft. for commercial. All though the church expansion would not generate students, the District still requires developer fees to assist with offsetting impacts of employees generated by the project and the potential students that would be generated by employees. Monies collected are used for construction and reconstruction of school facilities. Less than significant impact to school services are expected. Mitigation: None Parks Less than Significant Impact. The City currently exceeds its level of service and the amount of parkland required by the QUIMBY Act. The City oversees 11 city parks, a civic center and three nature preserve areas. There are approximately 5,259 acres of open space areas set aside for recreational facilities in the City. These developed open space recreational areas include a variety of city owned and maintained parks and facilities, County owned parks, Desert Recreation District facilities, and public and private golf courses. In addition, there are approximately 6,933 acres of natural open space areas within the City offering hiking trails, equestrian trails, and other passive recreation opportunities. Within La Quinta, there are approximately 806.44 acres of parks. Per the 2035 La Quinta General Plan, the City has a policy of providing a minimum of 5.0 acres per 1,000 residents. Thus, the City provides approximately 19.55 acres per 1,000 residents. The proposed project would not significantly impact park facilities since the project will not introduce new attendees to the church facility. The project will also be required to comply with the City’s Development Impact Fees which includes a Park and Recreation fee. Less than significant impacts to parks are expected. Mitigation: None Other Public Facilities No Impact. No increase in demand for government services or other public facilities is expected beyond those discussed in this section. Mitigation: None St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 88 16. RECREATION – Potentially Significant Impact Less Than Significant with Mitigation Incorporation Less Than Significant Impact No Impact a) Would the project increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated? b) Does the project include recreational facilities or require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities, which might have an adverse physical effect on the environment? Sources: La Quinta General Plan, La Quinta General Plan Environmental Impact Report. Setting: The City of La Quinta offers a variety of passive and active recreational opportunities for residents and visitors to the region. There are approximately 5,259 acres of open space areas set aside for recreational facilities in the City. These developed open space recreational areas include a variety of city owned and maintained parks and facilities, County owned parks, Desert Recreation District facilities, and public and private golf courses. In addition, there are approximately 6,933 acres of natural open space areas within the City offering hiking trails, equestrian trails, and other passive recreation opportunities. Within the City limits are five mini parks, including Eisenhower Park, Seasons Park, Saguaro Park, Desert Pride and Velasco Park. Neighborhood parks include Fritz Burns Park, Adams Park, Monticello Park, and Pioneer Park. The nearest park to the project is La Quinta Park, located approximately one mile northeast of the project site. The project will comply with the City’s parkland in lieu fee (Quimby) and other development impact fees in order to allow for the City’s maintenance of the public facilities. The City also operates and maintains the La Quinta Wellness Center and La Quinta Museum which are located within the Village. The La Quinta Wellness Center provides fitness equipment and classes, and also provides services for senior residents. The La Quinta Museum provides residents with cultural activities, including art exhibits, programs, and events. The Desert Recreation District provides park facilities and recreation programs throughout the Coachella Valley. Once known as the Coachella Valley Recreation and Park District, the Desert Recreation District owns and operates the La Quinta Community Center and is proposing a Discovery Center near Lake Cahuilla. The District operates the La Quinta Community Center and Park, located at 77865 Avenida Montezuma, includes a 6.5-acre park and 5,000 square foot community center. The 6.5-acre park includes ball fields, basketball courts, playground, picnic tables, barbecues, restrooms, an outdoor amphitheater, outdoor exercise facilities, and drinking fountains. The Community Center includes the La Quinta Fitness Center, kitchen, and concessions. In addition to community parks, walking and hiking trails also exist within the City of La Quinta. Hiking occurs in the southern portion of the City, south of the Cove neighborhood. The trails include the 8.92-mile Boo Hoff Trail west of the project, the 2.41-mile Cove to Lake Trail northwest of the project, and the 4-mile Bear Creek Trail northwest of the project. a-b) No Impact. The project would result in the addition of a 22,499-sf parish hall, a 4,835-sf administration office building, and associated parking to the existing St. Francis of Assisi Church. The parish hall proposes a 7,012-sf parish hall room with 930-sf stage, a lobby, choral room, kitchen, pantry, maintenance room, restrooms, office, ten meeting rooms, storage, workroom, and additional miscellaneous rooms associated with the operation of the parish hall building. The administration office building is proposed to be located east of the parish hall and would include an administration lobby, reception area, counseling room, conference room, break room, ten office rooms, storage, and restrooms. The recreational rooms and spaces within the new parish hall and administration buildings would be available for the patrons of the Church. St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 89 The project would not result in more members to the Church since the proposed buildings are intended to accommodate meetings currently held in inadequate indoor meeting rooms, and outdoor gardens and courtyards. Therefore, development of the proposed project would not result in the deterioration of the public park facilities in the City of La Quinta since the proposed project will not increase members or attendees of the Church. The project would result in no impact. Mitigation: None St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 90 17.TRANSPORTATION – Would the project:Potentially Significant Impact Less Than Significant with Mitigation Incorporation Less Than Significant Impact No Impact a) Conflict with a program plan, ordinance or policy addressing the circulation system, including transit, roadway, bicycle and pedestrian facilities? b)Would the project conflict or be inconsistent with CEQA guidelines section 15064.3, subdivision (b)? c) Substantially increase hazards due to a geometric design feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)? d) Result in inadequate emergency access? Source: St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Net Trip Generation and Access Review, October 18, 2021. Setting The proposed project is located on existing partially paved overflow parking areas associated with the Saint Francis of Assisi Church at the southwest corner of Washington Street and the westerly terminus of Avenue 47 in the City of La Quinta. Access to the project site occurs at two locations from Washington Street. One access point is located at the Washington Street and Avenue 47 intersection, where traffic signal control is provided, while the second is at the Washington Street and Washington Street frontage road intersection, where one-way southbound traffic on the frontage road enters Washington Street north of the Lake La Quinta Drive intersection. Washington Street is improved to its ultimate lane width. Regional access to the site is provided by Interstate 10 to Washington Street south to Avenue 47. The property is surrounded by residential land uses to the north (north of Saint Francis of Assisi), parking lot uses to the east (residential and commercial uses are located on the east side of Washington Street), vacant property to the south and vacant mountainous property to the west. Project Summary Project development will include the construction of the proposed parish hall, administrative offices, walking paths, parking spaces, and associated infrastructure and landscaping. The 22,499-sf parish hall building is proposed to include a 7,012-sf parish hall with 930-sf stage. Additional rooms in the parish hall building would include a lobby, choral room, kitchen, pantry, maintenance room, restrooms, office, ten meeting rooms, storage, workroom, and additional miscellaneous rooms associated with the operation of the parish hall building. The 4,835-sf administration office building is proposed east of the parish hall and would include an administration lobby, reception area, counseling room, conference room, break room, ten office rooms, storage, and restrooms. The parish hall and administrative offices are proposed to occur in separate buildings. The proposed buildings and the existing sanctuary will be connected by pedestrians walking paths. Currently, the Church does not have adequate indoor meeting spaces for the patrons. The meetings are currently held in small and old indoor spaces, that do not accommodate video or audio set up, or the number of attendees. The meetings typically overflow to outdoor gardens and courtyards surrounding the existing sanctuary building. The proposed project buildings and improvements are intended to accommodate meetings currently held in the insufficient indoor spaces and outdoor gardens and courtyards. Because the new buildings would replace the courtyard meeting spaces, the proposed project will not increase membership at the Church. Additionally, the proposed meeting rooms/event center will not be used at the same time as the sanctuary. With the addition of new enclosed meeting spaces and offices, existing staff and activities will transfer to new and improved facilities. Access to the project site will continue to utilize the two locations on Washington Street: Washington Street/Avenue 47 (1) Washington Street/Washing Street Frontage Road (2) St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 91 The Washington Street and Avenue 47 intersection includes a traffic signal that provides access to the main Church parking lot. Traffic entering the site from the Washington Street and Avenue 47 intersection maneuvers onto the Washington Street frontage road and travels southbound to the Project Main Driveway. Traffic exiting the project site either returns northbound along the Washington Street frontage road to Avenue 47 or travels southbound along the Washington Street frontage road to enter Washington Street southbound travel lanes. The project does not propose changes to the existing access routes to and from the project site. The traffic review study area and site plan is illustrated in Exhibit 17-I and 17-II, respectively. N.T.S. MSA CONSULTING, INC. > PLANNING > CIVIL ENGINEERING > LAND SURVEYING 34200 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 760.320.9811 msaconsultinginc.com EXHIBIT 17-IST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI CATHOLIC CHURCH EXPANSION MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION SITE CONTEXT WITH EXISTING INTERSECTION TRAFFIC CONTROLS AND THROUGH TRAVEL LANES ON ADJACENT ROADWAYS N.T.S. MSA CONSULTING, INC. > PLANNING > CIVIL ENGINEERING > LAND SURVEYING 34200 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 760.320.9811 msaconsultinginc.com SITE PLAN - PARISH HALL ADDITIONEXHIBIT 17-IIST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI CATHOLIC CHURCH EXPANSION MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 94 TIA Analysis Methodology A Net Trip Generation and Access Review was prepared for the proposed project by Urban Crossroads, October 18, 2021. The traffic review was based upon an analysis of existing access conditions, proposed project improvements, seating and building capacity, trip generation characteristics and parking requirements. Project trips were generated based on the rates collected by the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Trip Generation Manual, 11th Edition, 2021. Seating and building capacity were calculated based on existing Pews/seats, individual family room seats and single individual seats within the existing sanctuary building. Table XVII-1 illustrates that the existing sanctuary (2021) accommodates 904 people at full seating capacity. Table XVII-1 Existing Project Seated Capacity Seating Arrangement Attendees Existing Sanctuary (2021) 57 @ 212” Long Pews, 18”/ seat 627 30 @ 92” Long Pews, 18”/ seat 150 Individual Family Room Seats 13 Single Individual Seats 114 Seated Capacity 904 Level of Service Standard As required by SB 743, Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) replaced the former metric used to analyze traffic impacts which was LOS. With the implementation of SB 743, intersection LOS is not calculated to determine transportation impacts, however it provides information regarding intersection capacity and general plan consistency for the City. The transportation assessment of LOS was conducted for consistency with the City of La Quinta General Plan and to evaluate the proposed project’s effect on the surrounding transportation network. Level of Service (LOS) is a measure of transportation system performance based upon the ratio of traffic volume relative to the capacity of the roadway or intersection. The volume-to-capacity ratio (V/C) indicates the overall performance of the roadway segment or intersection and corresponds to a rating of A through F identifying its level of capacity utilization and relative level of congestion. LOS A represents free-flow traffic with little or no delay whereas LOS F represents a breakdown of traffic flow and a high incidence of delay. Table XVII-2 Level of Service Description Mid-Link and Uninterrupted Flow Level of Service Volume/Capacity Ratio A 0.00 – 0.60 B 0.61 – 0.70 C 0.71 – 0.80 D 0.81 – 0.90 E 0.91 – 1.00 F Not Meaningful Source: Highway Capacity Manual, Transportation Research Board – Special Report 209, National Academy of Science, Washington, D.C. 2000. According to the City of La Quinta Circulation Element, for roadway segment travel LOS is a measure of the flow of traffic, while for intersections, the LOS is based on the number of seconds the vehicle is delayed in passing through the intersection. The Element further states that although accepting a lower level of service (LOS E or even F)at certain intersections and segments during peak season may result in periodic congestion, once familiar with network constraints, travelers will seek alternative paths and traffic will be distributed to those parts of the network St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 95 with surplus capacity. The City of La Quinta has established LOS D as the minimum level of service for its street segments. Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) The Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fees (TUMF) program identifies network backbone and local roadways that are needed to accommodate growth. The regional program was put into place to ensure that developments pay their fair share and that funding is in place for the construction of facilities needed to maintain an acceptable level of service for the transportation system. The TUMF is a regional mitigation fee program and is imposed and implemented in every jurisdiction in Western Riverside County. Alternative Transportation The City of La Quinta is served by the SunLine Transit Agency. SunDial is a valley wide, origin-to-destination paratransit service designed to meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The purpose is to provide next day public transportation service for persons who are unable to use regular SunLine service. SunDial service is available within 3/4 of a mile on either side of any local SunLine route (not including Commuter Link 220 & Line 95). Transit service is reviewed and updated by SunLine periodically to addresses issues such as budget, ridership and community demand. Changes in land use can affect these periodic changes, which could lead to enhanced service where appropriate. Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) The current recommended metric in the CEQA guidelines for transportation impacts is Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) per capita per SB 743. The legislative intent of SB 743 is to balance the needs of congestion management with statewide goals for infill development, promotion of public health through active transportation and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. VMT is a measure of the amount of travel for all vehicles in a geographic region over a given period of time, typically a one-year period. The analysis of VMT (SB743) attributable to a project in CEQA went into full effect statewide on July 1, 2020. According to the Governor’s office of Planning and Research (OPR) proposed CEQA Guideline Implementing SB 743, projects that decrease vehicle miles traveled in a project area compared to existing conditions should be considered to have a less than significant transportation impact. The California Air Pollution Control Officers Association (CAPCOA) publishes a resource for Local Government to assess emission reductions from Greenhouse Gas Mitigation Measures. The CAPCOA report recognizes that land use planning provides the best opportunity to influence GHG emissions through a reduction in overall VMT. Based on OPR’s Technical Advisory, the City of La Quinta has prepared their Vehicle Miles Traveled Analysis Policy (City Guidelines). The VMT analysis was prepared based on the adopted City Guidelines. The Vehicle Miles Traveled Analysis Policy (June 2020, updated July 2021) (La Quinta Guidelines) are consistent with the VMT analysis methodology recommended by OPR. As outlined in the La Quinta Guidelines, a church expansion project such as the one proposed would be considered significant if it results in a net increase in the total existing VMT for the region. Existing Transportation Conditions Summary Washington Street – Washington Street is a north-south oriented roadway that has a variable width throughout the City. It is currently classified as a Major Arterial. The section that is located adjacent to the property has a right of way width of 128 feet with 6 driving lanes and a bicycle lane on both sides of the street. The 2013 GP EIR indicates that the existing ADT was 36,710 with a capacity of 59,300 ADT. The existing V/C Ratio – LOS was B. According St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 96 to the 2017 CVAG Coachella Valley Traffic Counts GIS, daily traffic was 48,977 ADT which results in a V/C of 0.83, which is a LOS of D. General Plan consistency is analyzed in section a) below, while VMT is analyzed in b) of this Transportation discussion. a)Less Than Significant Impact. Level of Service (LOS) Trip generation was calculated by land use type and was calculated using the reference Trip Generation, 11th Edition (2021) prepared by the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE). Trip Generation Rates for churches is determined based upon seats. Table XVII-3 illustrates the Trip Generations Summary for the project based on the ITE Land Use Classification. Table XVII -3 Project Trip Generation Summary Trip Generation Rates  (note 1)  Land Use ITE LU Code Quantity AM Peak Hour MD Peak Hour Daily In Out Total In Out Total  Church 560  904 Seats 0.04 0.03 0.07 0.05 0.26  0.51  2.21 Trip Generation Results  Weekday Weekend  Land Use ITE LU  Code  Quantity AM Peak Hour MD Peak Hour Peak Hour Daily In Out Total In Out Total In Out Total Church  560 904 Seats  38 25 63 41 50 814 226  235  461 1,998 Total 38 25 63 41 50 814 226  235  461 1,998 1.Trip Generation Source: Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE), Trip Generation Manual, 11th Edition (2021). As shown in Table XVII-3, the Project is anticipated to generate a total of 814 two‐way trips per day on a typical weekday, 63 AM peak hour trips, and 91 PM peak hour trips. On a typical weekend day, The Project is anticipated to generate a total of 1,998 two‐way trips per day with 461 peak hour trips. Future Traffic Conditions As previously stated, the Church does not have adequate indoor meeting space for the patrons. The meetings are currently held in indoor areas, however, due to the age and size of these rooms, they are currently inadequate for functionality and number of attendees. Overflow typically occurs in outdoor gardens and outdoor courtyards surrounding the existing sanctuary building. The proposed project buildings and improvements are intended to accommodate meetings currently held in courtyards. Because the new buildings would replace the courtyard meeting spaces, the proposed project will not increase membership at the Church. Additionally, the proposed meeting rooms/event center will not be used at the same time as the sanctuary. With the addition of new enclosed meeting spaces and offices, existing staff and activities will transfer to new and improved facilities. Because the project is not proposing a change in the seating, trip generation is not anticipated to change with the addition of the project. Congestion Management Plan The County Congestion Management Plan (CMP) requires a LOS E or better for regional roadways. As noted previously the generation, distribution, and management of project traffic is not expected to conflict with the CMP; no CMP roadways occur in the vicinity of the project. The project and background traffic St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 97 will not exceed City level of service standards or travel demand measures, or other standards established by the City or Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) for designated roads or highways. The Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fees (TUMF) program identifies network backbone and local roadways that are needed to accommodate growth. The project proponent will be required to contribute development impact fees (e.g., traffic signal mitigation fees) and participate in the Traffic Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) program (further discussed in this section.) Following the payment of required fees such as TUMF and DIF, less than significand impacts are anticipated relative to the CMP. Alternative Transportation Sunline Transit Agency provides public bus service throughout the Coachella Valley. Sunline Transit Agency provides bus services along Highway 111, Washington Street and Avenue 47 via Line 70. There is an existing bus stop for line 70 on the northwest corner of Washington Street and Avenue 48, adjacent to the southeast corner of the property. Transit service is reviewed and updated by Sunline periodically to address ridership, budget and community demand needs. An existing off-street path (shared bike/pedestrian) is located along Washington Street, adjacent to the project. There is an existing sidewalk along the western side of Washington Street, along the project’s eastern boundary. The proposed project is not anticipated to result in significant impacts to existing bike lanes. Temporary impacts may occur during construction; however, any bicycle access adjacent to the project will be restored to existing conditions. The La Quinta General Plan Golf Cart/Neighborhood Electric Vehicle (NEV)/Multi-use Paths indicates that a Class III golf cart / NEV shared parking facility is shown along Washington Street from Avenue 47 to Avenue 48, apparently utilizing the Washington Street Frontage Road north of Lake La Quinta Drive. The project would provide a pedestrian access network that internally links all uses and connects to all existing external streets and pedestrian facilities contiguous with the project site. The project would minimize barriers to pedestrian access and interconnectivity. The project includes sidewalk connections, particularly to / from the parking areas and church uses. The proposed project is not anticipated to result in significant impacts to existing bike lanes. Temporary impacts may occur during construction; however, any bicycle access adjacent to the project will be restored to existing conditions. The City of La Quinta implements a Development Impact Fee (DIF.) The proposed project is located within the City of La Quinta and will therefore be subject to the DIF. Eligible facilities for funding the City DIF program are identified on the County of Riverside’s Public Needs List. The project design will not conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs regarding public transit, bicycle, or pedestrian facilities, or otherwise decrease the performance or safety of such facilities. Less than significant impacts are anticipated. Mitigation: None b)Less Than Significant Impact. The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) procedures for determination of transportation impacts have recently changed to an evaluation of Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) rather than vehicle delay or LOS, due to Senate Bill 743 (SB 743). Vehicle delay and level of service are still used in La Quinta traffic studies, as presented previously in this CEQA document. St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 98 To aid in the transition from LOS to VMT, the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) released a Technical Advisory on Evaluating Transportation Impacts in CEQA (December of 2018) (Technical Advisory). Based on OPR’s Technical Advisory, the City of La Quinta prepared their Vehicle Miles Traveled Analysis Policy (City Guidelines). A Project specific VMT Screening has been prepared based on the adopted City Guidelines. Methodology The City of La Quinta Vehicle Miles Traveled Analysis Policy sets forth screening criteria under which projects are not required to submit detailed VMT analysis. This guidance for determination of non- significant VMT impact is primarily intended to avoid unnecessary analysis and findings that would be inconsistent with the intent of SB 743. VMT screening criteria for development projects include the following:  Project Type Screening: Small projects and Local serving projects may be presumed to have a less than significant impact. Small projects and those with low trip generation per existing CEQA exemptions or result in 3,000 Metric Tons of Carbon Dioxide Equivalent (MTCO2e) or less. Local serving projects are determined to shorten non-discretionary trips by putting goods and services closer to residents, resulting in an overall reduction in VMT. Project Screening The project has been reviewed for VMT screening based on the criteria mentioned above and no further VMT analysis is needed. The proposed project will not increase the daily trips currently attributed to the existing facility , which meets screening criteria for small projects. Additionally, based on the GHGA described previously in the Greenhouse Gases section of this CEQA document, the project-related GHG emission levels are anticipated to be 295.81 MTCO2e which is well below the CEQA threshold of 3,000 MTCO2e. Conclusions The project is not anticipated to increase trip generation, and will not exceed the CEQA GHG emission threshold of 3000 MTCO2e therefore it is considered a small project. Trip generation changes mid-week would be nominal. Church uses are like park, day care, and government services in their use by local area residents. Therefore, changes to the church can be presumed to have a less than significant impact absent substantial evidence to the contrary. Therefore, the project will not conflict with or be inconsistent with CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.3 subdivision (b). Less than significant impacts are anticipated. Mitigation: None c) Less than Significant Impact. The project will be developed in accordance with City design guidelines and will not create a substantial increase in hazards due to a design feature. The project’s access points will not be altered. Project-generated traffic will not change and is consistent with existing traffic in the area. The internal circulation system will provide adequate fire department access. Sharp curves are avoided by design guidelines. A Traffic Control Plan may be required as a condition of approval to be implemented throughout all construction activities. This plan will work to reduce potential impacts that may arise due to conflicts with construction traffic. Impacts will be less than significant. The project’s access points will be located with adequate sight distances, and project-generated traffic will be consistent with existing traffic in the area. St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 99 The project is not anticipated to increase hazards due to geometric design feature or incompatible uses. Following the review and approval process at the City of La Quinta, impacts are less than significant without mitigation. Therefore, less than significant project related impacts are anticipated. Mitigation: None d)Less than Significant Impact. Emergency Access: Regional access to the project site will be provided via primary arterials, secondary arterials and a variety of local roads. Primary Project access will continue to be provided via the Project N Entry/Washington Street entrance. Emergency Access will be provided at the right in/right out only Project S. Driveway. Design guidelines further ensure that emergency access is incorporated into proposed project design. Prior to construction, both the Fire department and Police department will review project plans to ensure safety measures are addressed, including emergency access. The proposed project will not result in inadequate emergency access. Less than significant impacts are anticipated. Mitigation: None St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 100 18.TRIBAL CULTURAL RESOURCES – Would the project: Potentially Significant Impact Less Than Significant with Mitigation Incorporation Less Than Significant Impact No Impact a) Would the project cause a substantial Adverse change in the significance of a Tribal cultural resource, defined in Public Resource Code Section 21074 as either a site, feature, place, cultural landscape that is geographically defined in terms of the size scope of the landscape, sacred place, or object with cultural value to a California Native American tribe, and that is: i)Listed or eligible for listing in the California Register of Historical Resources, or in a local Register of historical resources as defined in Public Resource Code Section 5020.1(k), or; ii)A resource determined by the lead agency, in its discretion and supported by substantial evidence, to be significant pursuant to criteria set forth in subdivision (c) of Public Resources Code Section 5024.1. In applying the criteria set forth in subdivision (c) of Public Resources Code Section 5024.1, the lead agency shall consider the significance of the resource to a California Native American Tribe. Sources: Mitigative Archaeological Excavation and Data Recovery Report, CRM Tech; City of La Quinta 2035 General Plan Chapter III Natural Resources Element, 2013. Setting: The Coachella Valley is a historical center of Native American settlement, where U.S. surveyors noted large numbers of Indian villages and rancherías occupied by the Cahuilla people in the mid-19th century. The origin of the name “Cahuilla” is unclear, but it may have originated from their own word káwiya, meaning master or boss (Bean 1978). The Takic-speaking Cahuilla are generally divided by anthropologists into three groups, according to their geographic setting: the Pass Cahuilla of the San Gorgonio Pass-Palm Springs area, the Mountain Cahuilla of the San Jacinto and Santa Rosa Mountains and the Cahuilla Valley, and the Desert Cahuilla of the eastern Coachella Valley. The Cahuilla did not have a single name that referred to an all-inclusive tribal affiliation. Instead, membership was in terms of lineages or clans. Each lineage or clan belonged to one of two main divisions of the people, known as moieties, which were named for the Wildcat, or Tuktum, and the Coyote, or Istam. Members of clans in one moiety had to marry into clans from the other moiety. Individual clans had villages, or central places, and territories they called their own for purposes of hunting game and gathering raw materials for food, medicine, ritual, or tool use. They interacted with other clans through trade, intermarriage, and ceremonies. Cahuilla subsistence was defined by the surrounding landscape and primarily based on the hunting and gathering of wild and cultivated foods, exploiting nearly all of the resources available in a highly developed seasonal mobility system. They were adapted to the arid conditions of the desert floor, the lacustral cycles of Holocene Lake Cahuilla, and the environments of the nearby mountains. When the lake was full or nearly full, the Cahuilla would take advantage of the resources presented by the body of fresh water, building elaborate stone fish traps. Once the lake had desiccated, they relied on the available terrestrial resources. Walk-in wells were dug by hand to utilize groundwater. The cooler temperatures and resources available at higher elevations in the nearby mountains were also taken advantage of. Today, Native Americans of Pass or Desert Cahuilla heritage are mostly affiliated with one or more of the Indian reservations in and near the Coachella Valley, including Torres Martinez, Augustine, Cabazon, Agua Caliente, and St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 101 Morongo. There has been a resurgence of traditional ceremonies, and the language, songs, and stories are now being taught to the younger generations. The project is located on developed land south of the existing St. Francis of Assisi Church building in the City of La Quinta. A project-specific Mitigative Archaeological Excavation and Data Recovery Report was prepared by CRM Tech (November 2021). The immediate objective of the mitigation program is to recover a representative sample of archaeological data from the portion of Sites 33-002198 and 33-008415 that would be impacted by the project, including cremation remains first discovered at Site 33-002198 during an archaeological monitoring program in an adjacent portion of the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church property in 2010. To accomplish this objective, CRM Tech completed a systematic resurvey of the site areas, the excavation of 29 data recovery units, and laboratory analysis of all cultural materials collected from both surface and subsurface contexts. a i-ii) Less than Significant with Mitigation. As previously discussed in the Cultural Resources section of this document, the purpose of the Mitigative Archaeological Excavation and Data Recovery report study is to mitigate potential project impacts on Sites 33-002198 and 33-008415, both of which were previously found to qualify as “historical resources,” as defined by CEQA, through data recovery. Site 33-002198 is the primary focus of the mitigation program. It was originally recorded in 1972 and has been revisited, surveyed systematically, and treated with test excavations. Meanwhile, the current project area was covered in its entirety by at least two standard Phase I cultural resources surveys in 1991 and 1998. A testing program conducted on 33-002198 in 1991 concluded that it was “unlikely that further research at this site would contribute substantially to our understanding of the lifeways of the prehistoric people of this area”. Subsequently, the 1998 survey found the site not to meet CEQA’s definition of a “historical resource”. Since the 1990s, however, shifting sands have been continuously altering the condition of Site 33-002198, burying some cultural remains while exposing others. During an archaeological monitoring program in an adjacent portion of the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church property in 2010, Native American and archaeological monitors observed a newly exposed concentration of calcined bone fragments at the location of 33-002198, which were then determined by the Riverside County Coroner’s Office to be consistent with cremated prehistoric human remains. Because of the cultural/spiritual significance of the cremation remains to the local Native Americans, the site was recommended for the statutory status of a “historical resource” at that time As a result of the archaeological investigations completed during this study, a representative sample of the cultural deposits from Site 33-002198, in particular the cremated human remains, have been recovered for the mitigation effort. Most of Site 33-008145 was previously treated with a similar data recovery program in 2001, and the relatively small number of artifacts recovered from that site during this study do not substantially alter its archaeological data potential or the previously established status of the site. After being designated the Most Likely Descendant by the State of California Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC), Ernest Morreo, an elder from the Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians, visited the site and blessed the remains. The tribe decided that since the cremation remains were not being impacted at the time, they should be left in place. The proposed St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Project, however, will now impact the portion of 33-002198 containing the remains, which was not included in the previous testing program. As a result, the current mitigation program was developed and implemented at the site to reduce the project impacts to a level less than significant. The archaeological fieldwork for this mitigation program was completed between June 3 and June 9, 2020 with the assistance of Robin Lawson, Tribal monitor for the Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians. Before beginning excavations, the project area was resurveyed at an intensive level by walking a series of transects spaced approximately five to ten meters apart and oriented either in the north-south direction or, on steeper terrain, along the natural contour. The existing site maps generated from the earlier studies were used to help locate archaeological remains recorded in the past, including the cremation feature discovered in 2010. St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 102 Based on these considerations, CRM TECH concludes that mitigation of potential project impacts on Sites 33-002198 and 33-008415 has been partially accomplished through the research procedures carried out during this study. The mitigation effort will be completed upon the proper repatriation of the cremation remains according to the wishes of the Most Likely Descendent and the elders representing the Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians. Despite the extensive archaeological research to date, the project area continues to have a demonstrated sensitivity for buried prehistoric remains, especially since the shifting sands have revealed previously unknown portions of the site in the past. In addition to locating the cremation feature that was discovered during the 2010 cultural monitoring program, the resurvey found groundstone, ceramics, and faunal remains on the surface that had been revealed by blown and shifting sands. Information recovered from Sites 33-002198 and 33-008415 indicates that they were used during the Late Prehistoric Period. It is well known to archaeologists and ethnographers that Native people would spread out across the surrounding countryside from their villages to collect items for food, shelter, clothing, adornment, and social activities. The data from these two sites do not provide any new, important information regarding the people that used the area or their culture. However, the presence of cremation remains that were encountered elevate its interpretation and cultural/spiritual significance, especially to the nearby Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians. Since both Site 33-002198 and Site 33-008415 were previously determined to meet CEQA’s definition of “historical resources,” the potential impact of the proposed St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Project on these sites would constitute “a significant effect on the environment,” and the current study was designed and implemented to mitigate the impact through archaeological data recovery in compliance with that provision. As a result of the archaeological field procedures and laboratory analysis completed during this study, a representative sample of the cultural deposits from Site 33-002198, in particular the cremated human remains, have been recovered for the mitigation effort. Most of Site 33-008145 was previously treated with a similar data recovery program in 2001, and the relatively small number of artifacts recovered from that site during this study do not substantially alter its archaeological data potential or the previously established status of the site. Based on these considerations, CRM TECH concludes that mitigation of potential project impacts on Sites 33-002198 and 33-008415 has been partially accomplished through this study. The mitigation effort will be completed upon the proper repatriation of the cremation remains according to the wishes of the Most Likely Descendent and the elders representing the Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians. To ensure that all significant Tribal Cultural Resources are identified and fully considered, the City of La Quinta initiated a 30-day government to government Tribal consultation period with local Tribes from April 22, 2022, to May 23, 2022. During the consultation period one Tribe responded to consultation requests. The Tribe being the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians (ACBCI). The ACBCI determined that although the project was not located within the boundaries of the ACBCI Reservation, the project is within the Tribe’s Traditional Use Area. Additionally, a record check of the ACBCI’s registry identified previous surveys in the area that were positive for the presence of cultural resources. Therefore, the ACBCI THPO requests formal government to government consultation (AB 52), all documentation regarding cultural resources associated with the project site, the presence of an archaeologist and an approved Agua Caliente Native American Cultural Resource Monitor during ground disturbing activities. These are indicated as Mitigation Measures TCR-1 through TCR-3 and CUL-1 below. Therefore, less than significant impacts related to Tribal cultural resources are expected following the implementation of Mitigation Measures TCR-1 through TCR-4, and CUL-1 of this Initial Study. St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 103 Mitigation: TCR-1: Formal government consultation under California Assembly Bill No. 52 (AB 52) shall commence between the City of La Quinta and the ACBCI. TCR-2: Prior to any development activities, the project proponent shall provide a cultural resources inventory of the project area, conducted by a qualified archaeologist, a copy of the records search with associated survey reports and site records from the information center, and copies of any cultural resource documentation (report and site records) generated in connection with the project. TCR-3: The presence of an approved Agua Caliente Native American Cultural Resource Monitor(s) shall be required during any ground disturbing activities (including archaeological testing and surveys). Should buried cultural deposits be encountered, the Monitor may request that destructive construction in that area stop, and the Monitor shall notify a Qualified Archaeologist (Secretary of the Interior’s Standards and Guidelines) to investigate and, if necessary, prepare a mitigation plan for submission to the State Historic Preservation Officer and the Agua Caliente Tribal Historic Preservation Office. CUL-1: The presence of a qualified archaeologist shall be required during all project related ground disturbing activities, including clearing and grubbing. In the event that potentially significant archaeological materials are discovered, all work must be halted in the vicinity of the archaeological discovery until the archaeologist can assess the significance of the find, and its potential eligibility for listing in the California Register of Historical Resources (CRHC). St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 104 19. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS – Would the project: Potentially Significant Impact Less Than Significant with Mitigation Incorporation Less Than Significant Impact No Impact a) Require or result in the relocation or construction of new or expanded water, wastewater treatment or storm water drainage, electric power, natural gas, or telecommunications facilities, the construction or relocation of which could cause significant environmental effects? b) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project and reasonable foreseeable future development during normal, dry and multiple dry years? c) Result in a determination by wastewater treatment provider which serves or may serve the project that it has adequate capacity to serve the project’s projected demand in addition to the provider’s existing commitments? d) Generate solid waste in excess of State or local standards, or in excess of the capacity of local infrastructure, or otherwise impair the attainment of solid waste reduction goals? e) Comply with federal, state, and local management and reduction statutes and regulations related to solid waste? Source: City of La Quinta 2035 General Plan, Chapter V, Public Infrastructure and Services, Riverside County EIR No. 52, Public Facilities, Section 4.17. Setting: CVWD provides domestic and wastewater service to the project vicinity and is largest provider of potable water in the Coachella Valley. It operates more than 100 wells and serves a population of 283,000 in its service areas. CVWD’s adopted 2020 Coachella Valley Regional Urban Water Management Plan has been developed to assist the agency in reliably meeting current and future water demands in a cost-effective manner. Additionally, CVWD treats nearly 6.3 billion gallons of wastewater a year. CVWD operates six water reclamation plants and maintains more than 1,000 miles of sewer pipeline and more than 30 lift stations that transport wastewater to the nearest treatment facility. No new water or wastewater treatment facilities are required as a result of the projects development. The site is under the jurisdiction for power from IID, natural gas from Southern California Gas Company, and Frontier and Charter Communications for telecommunications. The site is currently connected to utility services located on Washington Street. Groundwater is the primary source of domestic water supply in the Coachella Valley. CVWD is the largest provider of potable water in the Coachella Valley and currently provides potable water to the City of La Quinta. CVWD’s 2020 Regional Urban Water Management Plan and 2022 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan have been developed to assist the agency in reliably meeting current and future water demands in a cost-effective manner. The comprehensive Water Management Plan guides efforts to eliminate overdraft, prevent groundwater level decline, protect water quality, and prevent land subsidence. The 2020 UWMP serves as a planning tool that documents actions in support of long-term water resources planning and ensures adequate water supplies are available to meet the existing and future urban water demands. CVWD has developed a Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP) pursuant to the State Water Resources Control Board Order No. 2006-0003, Statewide General Waste Discharge Requirements (WDR) for Sanitary Sewer St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 105 Systems. The primary goal of the SSMP is to minimize frequency and severity of Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs). The SSMP will cover the management, planning, design, and operation and maintenance of the District's sanitary sewer system. The wastewater system serves approximately 265,000 customers. The system collects municipal waste from residential and commercial users, delivering the collected wastewater to one of six Wastewater Reclamation Plants. The system includes approximately 1,100 miles of sewer, 34 lift stations and approximately 17,000 manholes. Solid waste disposal and recycling services for the City of La Quinta is provided by Burrtec. Solid waste and recycling collected from the proposed project will be hauled to the Edom Hill Transfer Station. Waste from this transfer station is then sent to a permitted landfill or recycling facility outside of the Coachella Valley. These include Badlands Disposal Site, El Sobrante Sanitary Landfill and Lamb Canyon Disposal Site. Cal-Recycle data indicates the Badlands Disposal site has 15,748.799 cubic yards of remaining capacity, the El Sobrante Landfill has a remaining capacity of 145,530,000 tons of solid waste, and Lamb Canyon Disposal has a remaining solid waste capacity of 19,242,950 cubic yards. As part of its long-range planning and management activities, the Riverside County Department of Waste Resources (RCDWR) ensures that Riverside County has a minimum of 15 years of capacity, at any time, for future landfill disposal. The 15-year projection of disposal capacity is prepared each year by as part of the annual reporting requirements for the Countywide Integrated Waste Management Plan. The most recent 15-year projection by the RCDWR indicates that no additional capacity is needed to dispose of countywide waste through 2024, with a remaining disposal capacity of 28,561,626 tons in the year 2024. a)Less than Significant Impact. As a standard requirement, the project site design will incorporate stormwater management by conveying site runoff into the project’s sites existing retention facilities. The existing retention basin also includes two drywell facilities, which are typically implemented to accept and infiltrate low-flow runoff volume. The site is currently connected to utility services located on Washington Street and the proposed expansion will not require or result in the relocation or construction of new or expanded water, wastewater treatment, storm water drainage systems, electric power, natural gas, or telecommunication facilities. Therefore, less than significant impacts are expected as a result of project implementation. Mitigation: None b)Less than Significant Impact. To provide an adequate long-range forecast of future water demands, this 2022 Indio Subbasin Alternative Plan Update (Alternative Plan Update) uses a 25-year planning period from 2020 through 2045.Table 5-35 from the 2022 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan presents the updated water demand projections for the Plan Area. Total water demand projected for 2045 is approximately 644,610 AFY. Projected water demand for 2045 is about 240,800 AFY lower than the 885,400 AFY originally projected for 2045 in the 2010 CVWMP Update. This reduction is a direct result of significantly reduced sociodemographic growth projections, along with conservation savings that have been achieved by Indio Subbasin water users over the last decade and are assumed for the future through passive conservation. Per CVWD’s Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan, the Indio Subbasin has both imported water and local water sources in its current water supply portfolio. This available water supply portfolio will be used to meet growing demands – municipal, agriculture, golf, and other demands. The City’s Municipal Code has several ordinances in place to ensure water supply and efficiency measures are in place. Additionally, the City has adopted CVWD’s water-efficient landscape ordinance (in compliance with the Department of Water Resources Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance). This ordinance requires landscape design that incorporates climate appropriate plant material and efficient irrigation for all new and rehabilitated landscaping projects. Compliance with these ordinances will ensure that future development reduces water demand to meet target demands. St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 106 As previously discussed, the project site is currently graded and paved and used as overflow parking associated with the existing Church. Project development will include the construction of the proposed parish hall, administrative offices, walking paths, parking spaces, and associated infrastructure and landscaping. The project is currently tied into potable water through an existing 18-inch waterline on Washington Street and 8-inch waterlines serve the existing church, the proposed expansion will continue to connect to potable water through the existing 8-inch waterlines. The utilities will be further reviewed by the City and CVWD staff to ensure compliance with all current and applicable water requirements. The expansion will be expected to implement water conservation measures to reduce impacts to the public water supply per the CVWD UWMP. Therefore, less than significant impacts to water supplies are expected. Mitigation: None c) Less than Significant Impact. The project will connect to the existing 10-inch sewer main currently serving the project. Flows would then be delivered to CVWDs Wastewater Reclamation Plant No.4 (WRP- 4). WRP-4 has a plant capacity of 9.9 MGD located in Thermal. The annual average flow to this facility is approximately 4.75 MGD (5,300) AFY. The project will undergo additional review by CVWD and City staff to assure compliance with all current and applicable wastewater treatment requirements. Therefore, the project is not expected to exceed CVWD’s wastewater capacity demand and less than significant impacts are expected. Mitigation: None d) Less than Significant Impact. All future development would be required to comply with mandatory commercial and multifamily recycling requirements of Assembly Bill 341. Therefore, the project will comply with all applicable solid waste statutes, policies and guidelines; and the project will be served by a landfill with sufficient capacity to serve the project. Therefore, less than significant impacts relative to solid waste are anticipated. Mitigation: None e) No Impact. The project will comply with all applicable solid waste statutes, policies and guidelines. All development is required to comply with the mandatory commercial and multi-family recycling requirements of Assembly Bill 341. The project will also comply with the recycling requirements of Cal Green and develop a waste management plan that will include diverting at least 50% of construction and demolition material from landfills. No impacts are expected relative to applicable solid waste regulations. Mitigation: None St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 107 20.WILDFIRE – If located in or near state responsibility areas or lands classified as very high fire hazard severity zones, would the Project: Potentially Significant Impact Less Than Significant with Mitigation Incorporation Less Than Significant Impact No Impact a) Substantially impair an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? b)Due to slope, prevailing winds, and other factors, exacerbate wildfire risks, and thereby expose project occupants to, pollutant concentrations from a wildfire or the uncontrolled spread of a wildfire? c) Require the installation or maintenance of associated infrastructure (such as roads, fuel breaks, emergency water resources, power lines or other utilities) that may exacerbate fire risk or that may result in temporary or ongoing impacts to the environment? d)Expose people or structures to significant risks, including downslope or downstream flooding or landslides, as a result of runoff post-fire slope instability, or drainage changes? Sources: CAL FIRE Fire Hazard Severity Zone Maps; La Quinta General Plan; La Quinta General Plan Environmental Impact Report. Setting: A wildfire is an unplanned fire that burns in a natural area such as a forest, grassland, or prairie. Wildfires are often caused by humans or lighting and are exacerbated by steep slopes, dense vegetation (fuel), and dry and windy weather conditions. When these conditions are present, a wildfire can burn quickly and over a vast area, damaging hillsides, essential infrastructure, and homes and buildings. The City of La Quinta is comprised of both urban and undeveloped uses. The northern and central portions of the City are primarily urbanized, with few remaining vacant areas. Meanwhile, the southern and western portions of the City are primarily occupied by vacant, undeveloped, and agricultural land uses, as well as the Santa Rosa Mountains, which are undeveloped, apart from the recreational uses (i.e. hiking trails) in this area. The undeveloped Santa Rosa Mountains in the southern portion of the City are characterized by steep topographic gradients that are typically conducive to spreading wildfires. Furthermore, the region’s hot, dry summer and autumn weather is considered ideal for generating the dry vegetation that fuel most wildfires. However, wildfires in the undeveloped local mountains adjacent to the Coachella Valley cities are not common due to the mountain’s natural terrain, which is steep, rocky, and dry. Furthermore, the Santa Rosa Mountains are made up primarily of Granitic rock and sparse desert vegetation. The topographic character of the Santa Rosa Mountains is not conducive for the growth of dense vegetation; and as a result, the amount of fuel available for wildland fires is limited. Additionally, the distance between the existing vegetation does not allow wildfires to spread easily. In addition to the Granitic Santa Rosa Mountains, the flat urban and developed areas of the City of La Quinta are considered low wildfires areas, as indicated in the La Quinta General Plan Environmental Impact Report (LQGP EIR). Within the urban context of La Quinta, landscaped areas throughout the City are carefully maintained and watered regularly, creating conditions that limit the possibility for vegetation fires to ignite and spread. A Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) is the line, area, or zone where structures and other human development meet or intermingle with undeveloped wildland or vegetation fuels. People and man-made structures in WUI areas are more susceptible to the impacts of wildfires due to their adjacency to areas that provide fuel to wildfires, such as forests with dense vegetation. The City of La Quinta is situated at the base of the Santa Rosa Mountains, introducing an urban-wildland interface to the western and southern portions of the City. The project site is located in the southern portion of the City, St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 108 adjacent to the foothills of the Santa Rosa Mountains. As stated previously, the Santa Rosa Mountains are made up primarily of Granitic rock and sparse desert vegetation. These limited vegetative conditions in the City’s western portion, are unlikely to cause a major wildfire. Additionally, the flat urban areas of the City are considered low wildfire areas, as indicated in the LQGP EIR. a-d) Less than Significant Impact. The project site currently operates as overflow parking for the existing St. Francis of Assisi Church. The project site sits within an urban and developed context within the City of La Quinta. Areas surrounding the project are defined by the existing St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church to the north of the project, the Church parking lot, Washington Street, and commercial structures to the east of the project, vacant land to the south of the project, and open space natural slopes associated with the Santa Rosa Mountains foothills west of the project. According to CAL Fire’s Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ) in State Responsibility Areas (SRA) Map, the project site is not located in an SRA or located in an area classified as very high fire hazard severity zone. Per CAL Fire’s map, the project property is located in a (incorporated) Local Responsibility Area (LRA) that is designated “non-Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone” (VHFSZ). The project is not located in or near state responsibility areas or lands classified as very high fire hazard severity zones, therefore, no impacts are anticipated. Further discussion provided below. Wildfire risk is related to a number of parameters, including fuel loading (vegetation), fire weather (winds, temperatures, humidity levels and fuel moisture contents) and topography (degree of slope). Steep slopes contribute to fire hazards by intensifying the effects of wind and make fire suppression difficult. Fuels such as grass are highly flammable because they have a high surface area to mass ratio and require less heat to reach the ignition point. Methods to address the hazard of wildland fires includes creating setbacks that buffer development from hazard areas, maintaining brush clearance to reduce potential fuel, use of low fuel landscaping, and use of fire resistant building techniques. Although the project site is located adjacent to the slopes of the Santa Rosa Mountain foothills, this area does not provide vegetative fuel that is conducive to wildfires, and the project’s location within an urban and developed context within the City also reduces the project susceptibility to wildland fires. Therefore, the project site is not expected to expose project occupants to pollutant concentrations from a wildfire or the uncontrolled spread of a wildfire, and the project will not expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving wildland fires. The project will provide development of infrastructure (water, sewer, and storm drainage). Additionally, the project will be required to comply with building standards and guidelines to reduce potential impacts of fires. The proposed improvements would allow for decreased fire risk. The project would not impair implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan. Access to the site currently exists via Washington Street, and the project does not propose changes to these existing access points. As a result, the project is not expected to require the installation or maintenance of associated infrastructure that may exacerbate fire risk or that may result in temporary or ongoing impacts to the environment. As stated previously, project site currently sits within an urban and developed context within the City of La Quinta. Areas surrounding the project are defined by the existing St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church to the north and east of the project, vacant land to the south of the project, and open space natural slopes associated with the Santa Rosa Mountains foothills west of the project. The slopes of the Santa Rosa Mountain foothills do not contain substantial vegetative fuel that would result in wildland fires. The vegetation that exists on the Santa Rosa Mountains is sparse and scattered, therefore, it is unlikely that wildland fires would occur along this area. Thus, downslope, downstream flooding, or landslides, as a result of runoff post-fire slope instability, or drainage changes would not occur. Overall, significant impacts are not anticipated. Mitigation: None St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Expansion Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration January 2022/Page 109 21.MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE Potentially Significant Impact Less Than Significant with Mitigation Incorporation Less Than Significant Impact No Impact a) Does the project have the potential to substantially degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self- sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, substantially reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? b)Does the project have impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable" means that the incremental effects of a project are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects)? c) Does the project have environmental effects, which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? a)Less than Significant Impact with Mitigation. As concluded in the Biological and Cultural Resources sections of this document, the proposed project would result in no impacts or less than significant impacts with mitigation to these resources. The project is compatible with the City of La Quinta 2035 General Plan and Zoning and its surroundings. The project will not significantly degrade the overall quality of the region’s environment, or substantially reduce the habitat of a wildlife species, case a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare of endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods or California history or prehistory. Based upon the information and mitigation measures provided within this Initial Study, approval and implementation of the project is not expected to substantially alter or degrade the quality of the environment, including biological, cultural or historical resources. Less than significant impacts with mitigation are expected. Mitigation: See Biological Section IV and Cultural Section V. a)Less than Significant Impact. The project is surrounded by commercial and residential development and the proposed project and location, is found to be adequate and consistent with existing federal, state and local policies and is consistent with the City of La Quinta 2035 General Plan and surrounding land use. Approval and implementation of the proposed project will result in less than significant impacts related to cumulatively considerable impacts. Mitigation: None b)Less than Significant Impact. The proposed project will not result in impacts related to environmental effects that will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings. The project has been designed to comply with established design guidelines and current building standards. The City’s review process will ensure that applicable guidelines are being followed. Based upon the findings provided in this document, and mitigation measures and standard conditions incorporated into the project, less than significant impacts are expected. Mitigation: None 1 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2022 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT, SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT AND MINOR ADJUSTMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF 27,334 SQUARE FOOT EXPANSION FOR NEW BUILDINGS AT EXISTING ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI CHURCH AT 47225 WASHINGTON STREET CASE NUMBERS: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2019-0001 SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2019-0004 MINOR ADJUSTMENT 2022-0006 APPLICANT: FREDERICK SAUNDERS WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California did, on July 26, 2022, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider a request by Frederick Saunders, on behalf of the St. Francis of Assisi Church, for approval of a 27,334 square foot expansion for new buildings at an existing church, generally located at 47225 Washington Street, more particularly described as: APN 643-090-035 WHEREAS, the Design and Development Department published a public hearing notice in The Desert Sun newspaper on July 15, 2022 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 2019-0001 (Amendment to CUP2006-097) WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony and arguments, if any, of all interested persons desiring to be heard, the 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 Amendment: 1.Consistency with General Plan. The project is consistent with the Low Density Residential land use designation as set forth in the General Plan. The City’s General Plan policies relating to the Low Planning Commission Resolution 2022- Conditional Use Permit 2019-0001 (Amendment to CUP2006-097) Site Development Permit 2019-0004 Minor Adjustment 2022-0006 Project: St Francis of Assisi Expansion Adopted: Page 2 of 6 Density Residential land use allow for churches and this project is for expansion of an existing church use 2.Consistency with Zoning Code. The project is consistent with the Low Density Residential land use designation as set forth in the Zoning Code and meets the development standards of the zoning code, with approval of a 10% deviation for an increase in maximum height with Minor Adjustment 2022-0006. 3.Compliance with CEQA. Conditional Use Permit Amendment 2019- 0001 is not likely to cause substantial environmental damage, nor substantially and avoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat. The La Quinta Design and Development Department has prepared Environmental Assessment 2019-0003 in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act. A Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared to determine potential impacts form the project. The Department has determined that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect because mitigation measures have been incorporated. 4.Surrounding Uses. Conditional Use Permit Amendment 2019-0001 will not create conditions materially detrimental to the public health, safety and general welfare or injurious to or incompatible with other properties or land uses in the vicinity. This project includes expansion of an existing use on adequately sized property. Site Development Permit 2019-0004 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 Low Density Residential. The City’s General Plan policies relating to the Low Planning Commission Resolution 2022- Conditional Use Permit 2019-0001 (Amendment to CUP2006-097) Site Development Permit 2019-0004 Minor Adjustment 2022-0006 Project: St Francis of Assisi Expansion Adopted: Page 3 of 6 Density Residential land use allow for churches and this project is for expansion of an existing church use. 2.Consistency with Zoning Code. The proposed development, as conditioned, is consistent with the development standards of the City’s Zoning Code in terms of site plan and landscaping. The Site Development Permit has been conditioned to ensure compliance with the Low Density Residential Zoning Code’s development standards, including standards for parking lot design, amount of parking required, and height standards, with approval of Minor Adjustment 2022-0006. 3.Compliance with California Environmental Quality Act. Conditional Use Permit Amendment 2019-0001 is not likely to cause substantial environmental damage, nor substantially and avoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat. The La Quinta Design and Development Department has prepared Environmental Assessment 2019-0003 in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act. A Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared to determine potential impacts form the project. The Department has determined that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect because mitigation measures have been incorporated. 4.Architectural Design. The proposed project, as conditioned, is consistent in design with the Zoning Code, with development in the Low Density Residential, and with the existing buildings on the project site. 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, the existing buildings on the project site, and with the quality of design prevalent in the City. Planning Commission Resolution 2022- Conditional Use Permit 2019-0001 (Amendment to CUP2006-097) Site Development Permit 2019-0004 Minor Adjustment 2022-0006 Project: St Francis of Assisi Expansion Adopted: Page 4 of 6 5.Site Design. The site design of the project, including architectural style, features, materials, and color palette, and other site design elements are compatible with surrounding development and with the quality of design prevalent in the Low Density Residential zone and the City. 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. Minor Adjustment 2022-0006 WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony and arguments, if any, of all interested persons desiring to be heard, the Planning Commission did make the following mandatory findings pursuant to Section 9.210.040 of the Municipal Code to justify approval of said Minor Adjustment: 1.Consistency with General Plan. The Minor Adjustment is consistent with the Low Density Residential land use designation as set forth in the General Plan. 2.Consistency with Zoning Code. The project is consistent with the Low Density Residential land use designation as set forth in the Zoning Code and meets the development standards of the zoning code, with approval of the 10% deviation for an increase to maximum height. 3.Compliance with CEQA. Minor Adjustment 2022-0006 is not likely to cause substantial environmental damage, nor substantially and avoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat. The La Quinta Design and Development Department has prepared Environmental Assessment 2019-0003 in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act. A Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared to determine potential impacts form the project. The Department has determined that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect because mitigation measures have been incorporated. Planning Commission Resolution 2022- Conditional Use Permit 2019-0001 (Amendment to CUP2006-097) Site Development Permit 2019-0004 Minor Adjustment 2022-0006 Project: St Francis of Assisi Expansion Adopted: Page 5 of 6 4.Surrounding Uses. Minor Adjustment 2022-0006 will not create conditions materially detrimental to the public health, safety and general welfare or injurious to or incompatible with other properties or land uses in the vicinity. This project includes expansion of an existing use on adequately sized property. 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 above project is determined to be consistent with the Mitigated Negative Declaration adopted by the La Quinta Planning Commission for Environmental Assessment 2019-0003; and SECTION 3. That it does hereby approve Conditional Use Permit 2019-0001 for the reasons set forth in this Resolution and subject to the attached Conditions of Approval [Exhibit A]; and SECTION 4. That it does hereby approve Site Development Permit 2019- 0004, for the reasons set forth in this Resolution and subject to the attached Conditions of Approval [Exhibit B]; and SECTION 4. That it does hereby approve Minor Adjustment 2022-0006, for the reasons set forth in this Resolution; and PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City of La Quinta Planning Commission, held on July 26, 2022, by the following vote: Planning Commission Resolution 2022- Conditional Use Permit 2019-0001 (Amendment to CUP2006-097) Site Development Permit 2019-0004 Minor Adjustment 2022-0006 Project: St Francis of Assisi Expansion Adopted: Page 6 of 6 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: _________________________________ LORETTA CURRIE, Chairperson City of La Quinta, California ATTEST: _______________________________________________ DANNY CASTRO, Design and Development Director City of La Quinta, California PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2022- EXHIBIT A CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2019-0001 (AMENDMENT TO CUP2006-097) ADOPTED: PAGE 1 OF 1 GENERAL 1.The applicant agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City of La Quinta (“City”), its agents, officers and employees from any claim, action or proceeding to attack, set aside, void, or annul the approval of this Conditional Use Permit Amendment 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.Expiration of this Conditional Use Permit Amendment shall comply with La Quinta Municipal Code Section 9.200.080 3.Conditional Use Permit 2019-0001 (Amendment to CUP2006-097) shall comply with all applicable conditions and/or mitigation measures for the following related approvals: Site Development Permit 2019-0004 Minor Adjustment 2022-0006 Environmental Assessment 2019-0001 Environmental Assessment 2006-564 Conditional Use Permit 2006-097 Site Development Permit 2006-980 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. 4.The uses at the existing and new buildings within the project site shall be consistent with the operation statement the City has on file and with the project as described in the Initial Study part of the Environmental Assessment 2019-0001. This includes ensuring that the Parish Hall and its associated rooms and buildings are not used concurrently with the Church sanctuary, where additional attendees are being added to the overall Church operations. 5.If the City, upon inspection(s), determines that the uses of the Church are out compliance with any of these conditions or documents submitted as part of this entitlement, the City may seek revocation or amendment of Conditional Use Permit 2019-0001. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2022- EXHIBIT B CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2019-0004 ADOPTED: PAGE 1 OF 12 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 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.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 Design and Development Department •Riverside Co. Environmental Health Department •Desert Sands Unified School District (DSUSD) •Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) •Imperial Irrigation District (IID) •California Regional Water Quality Control Board (CRWQCB) •State Water Resources Control Board •SunLine Transit Agency •South Coast Air Quality Management District Coachella Valley (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 3.This Site Development Permit shall expire on July 26, 2024, 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 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2022- CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2019-0004 ADOPTED: PAGE 2 OF 12 4.Site Development Permit 2019-0004 shall comply with all applicable conditions and/or mitigation measures for the following related approvals: Conditional Use Permit 2019-0001 Minor Adjustment 2022-0006 Environmental Assessment 2019-0001 Environmental Assessment 2006-564 Conditional Use Permit 2006-097 Site Development Permit 2006-980 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. 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. For construction activities including clearing, grading or excavation of land that disturbs one (1) acre or more of land, or that disturbs less than one (1) acre of land, but which is a part of a construction project that encompasses more than one (1) acre of land, the Permitee shall be required to submit a Storm Water Pollution Protection Plan (“SWPPP”) to the State Water Resources Control Board. The applicant or design professional can obtain the California Stormwater Quality Association SWPPP template at www.cabmphandbooks.com for use in their SWPPP preparation. B. The applicant shall ensure that the required SWPPP is available for inspection at the project site at all times through and including acceptance of all improvements by the City. C. The applicant shall include provisions for all of the following Best Management Practices (“BMPs”) (LQMC Section 8.70.020 (Definitions)): PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2022- CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2019-0004 ADOPTED: PAGE 3 OF 12 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. D. All erosion and sediment control BMPs on an Erosion Control Plan proposed by the applicant shall be approved by the City Engineer prior to any onsite or offsite grading, pursuant to this project. E. The SWPPP and BMPs shall remain in effect for the entire duration of project construction until all improvements are completed and accepted by the City Council. F. The property owner shall execute and record an agreement that provides for the perpetual maintenance and operation of all post- construction BMPs as required. 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. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2022- CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2019-0004 ADOPTED: PAGE 4 OF 12 9.The applicant shall offer for dedication all public street rights-of-way in conformance with the City's General Plan, Municipal Code, applicable specific plans, and/or as required by the City Engineer. 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, park lands, and common areas. 11.Direct vehicular access to Washington Street is restricted, except for those access points identified on the Site Development Permit, or as otherwise conditioned in these conditions of approval. 12.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 13.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. 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. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2022- CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2019-0004 ADOPTED: PAGE 5 OF 12 14.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. 15.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. 16.Improvements shall include appurtenances such as traffic control signs, markings and other devices, raised medians if required, street name signs and sidewalks. 17.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 18.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. 19.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). 20.The following improvement plans shall be prepared and submitted for review and approval by the Public Works Department. A separate set of PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2022- CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2019-0004 ADOPTED: PAGE 6 OF 12 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. Precise Grading Plan 1" = 20' Horizontal B. PM10 Plan 1” = 40’ Horizontal C. Erosion Control Plan 1” = 40’ Horizontal D. Final WQMP (Plan submitted in Report Form) NOTE: A through D 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. All On-Site Signing & Striping Plans shall show, at a minimum; Stop Signs, Limit Lines and Legends, No Parking Signs, Raised Pavement Markers (including Blue RPMs at fire hydrants) and Street Name Signs per Public Works Standard Plans and/or as approved by the Engineering Department. 21.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 Public Works Department home page and look for the Standard Drawings hyperlink. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2022- CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2019-0004 ADOPTED: PAGE 7 OF 12 22.Upon completion of construction, and prior to final acceptance of the improvements by the City, the applicant shall furnish the City with 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 plans 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 recording drawings submittal. GRADING 23.The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.050 (Grading Improvements). 24.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), E. An Erosion Control Plan prepared in accordance with LQMC Sections 8.70.010 and 13.24.170 (NPDES Stormwater Discharge Permit and Storm Management and Discharge Controls), and F. A WQMP prepared by an authorized professional registered in the State of California, and PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2022- CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2019-0004 ADOPTED: PAGE 8 OF 12 G. A grading bond in a form acceptable to the City, and in an amount sufficient to guarantee compliance with the grading bond requirements. 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. 25.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. 26.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. 27.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. 28.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 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2022- CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2019-0004 ADOPTED: PAGE 9 OF 12 29.Stormwater handling shall conform with the approved hydrology and drainage report for SDP 2019-0004, or as approved by the City Engineer. 30.The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.120 (Drainage), Retention Basin Design Criteria, Engineering Bulletin No. 06- 16 – Hydrology Report with Preliminary Hydraulic Report Criteria for Storm Drain Systems and Engineering Bulletin No. 06-015 - Underground Retention Basin Design Requirements. More specifically, stormwater falling on site during the 100 year storm shall be retained within the development, unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer. The design storm shall be either the 1 hour, 3 hour, 6 hour or 24 hour event producing the greatest total run off. 31.Nuisance water shall be retained on site. Nuisance water shall be disposed of per approved methods contained in Engineering Bulletin No. 06-16 – Hydrology Report with Preliminary Hydraulic Report Criteria for Storm Drain Systems and Engineering Bulletin No. 06-015 - Underground Retention Basin Design Requirements. 32.In design of retention facilities, the maximum percolation rate shall be two inches per hour. The percolation rate will be considered to be zero unless the applicant provides site specific data indicating otherwise and as approved by the City Engineer. 33.No fence or wall shall be constructed around any retention basin unless approved by the Design and Development Director and the City Engineer. 34.For on-site above ground common retention basins, retention depth shall be according to Engineering Bulletin No. 06-16 – Hydrology Report with Preliminary Hydraulic Report Criteria for Storm Drain Systems. Side slopes shall not exceed 3:1 and shall be planted with maintenance free ground cover. Additionally, retention basin widths shall be not less than 20 feet at the bottom of the basin. 35.The design of the development shall not cause any increase in flood boundaries and levels in any area outside the development. 36.The development shall be graded to permit storm flow in excess of retention capacity to flow out of the development through a designated overflow and into the historic drainage relief route. 37.Storm drainage historically received from adjoining property shall be received and retained or passed through into the historic downstream PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2022- CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2019-0004 ADOPTED: PAGE 10 OF 12 drainage relief route. 38.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 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 property owner 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 39.The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.110 (Utilities). 40. 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. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2022- CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2019-0004 ADOPTED: PAGE 11 OF 12 41. 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. CONSTRUCTION 42. 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 43. The applicant shall comply with LQMC Sections 13.24.130 (Landscaping Setbacks) & 13.24.140 (Landscaping Plans). 44. Landscape and irrigation plans for landscaped lots and setbacks, medians, retention basins, and parks shall be signed and stamped by a California licensed landscape architect. 45. 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). 46. 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. 47. 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. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2022- CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2019-0004 ADOPTED: PAGE 12 OF 12 48.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. 49.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. 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. 50.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 51.The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.160 (Maintenance). 52.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 53.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. 54.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). ATTACHMENT 1 PROJECT INFORMATION CASE NUMBER: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2019-0004, MINOR ADJUSTMENT 2022-0006, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2019-0001, AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 2019-0003 APPLICANT: FREDERICK SAUNDERS REQUEST: ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT, SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT, AND MINOR ADJUSTMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF 27,334 SQUARE FOOT EXPANSION FOR NEW BUILDINGS AT AN EXISTING ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI CHURCH LOCATION: 47225 WASHINGTON STREET; APN: 643-090-035 CEQA: THE DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT HAS PREPARED A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONING DESIGNATION: LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL SURROUNDING ZONING/LAND USES: NORTH: LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL EXISTING RESIDENTIAL SOUTH: LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL VACANT EAST: WASHINGTON STREET WEST: OPEN SPACE OPEN SPACE ATTACHMENT 2 1 FINDINGS Environmental Assessment 2019-0001 1.The proposed project will not have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of rare or endangered plants or animals or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory. Potential impacts can be mitigated to be less than significant. 2.The proposed project will not result in impacts which are individually limited or cumulatively considerable when considering planned or proposed development in the immediate vicinity. Potential impacts can be mitigated to be less than significant. 3.The proposed project will not have environmental effects that will adversely affect the human population, either directly or indirectly. Potential impacts associated with biological resources, cultural and tribal resources, and noise can be mitigated to be less than significant. Conditional Use Permit 2019-0001 (Amendment to CUP2006-097) 1.Consistency with General Plan. The project is consistent with the Low Density Residential land use designation as set forth in the General Plan. The City’s General Plan policies relating to the Low Density Residential land use allow for churches and this project is for expansion of an existing church use 2.Consistency with Zoning Code. The project is consistent with the Low Density Residential land use designation as set forth in the Zoning Code and meets the development standards of the zoning code, with approval of a 10% deviation for an increase in maximum height with Minor Adjustment 2022-0006. 3.Compliance with CEQA. Conditional Use Permit Amendment 2019- 0001 is not likely to cause substantial environmental damage, nor substantially and avoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat. The La Quinta Design and Development Department has prepared Environmental Assessment 2019-0003 in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act. A Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared to determine potential impacts form the project. The Department has determined that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect because mitigation measures have been incorporated. 4.Surrounding Uses. Conditional Use Permit Amendment 2019-0001 will not create conditions materially detrimental to the public health, safety and general welfare or injurious to or incompatible with other properties or land uses in the vicinity. This project includes expansion of an existing use on adequately sized property. Site Development Permit 2019-0004 1.Consistency with General Plan. The proposed development is consistent with the General Plan land use designation of Low Density Residential. The City’s General Plan policies relating to the Low Density Residential land use allow for churches and this project is for expansion of an existing church use. 2.Consistency with Zoning Code. The proposed development, as conditioned, is consistent with the development standards of the City’s Zoning Code in terms of site plan and landscaping. The Site Development Permit has been conditioned to ensure compliance with the Low Density Residential Zoning Code’s development standards, including standards for parking lot design, amount of parking required, and height standards, with approval of Minor Adjustment 2022-0006. 3.Compliance with California Environmental Quality Act. Conditional Use Permit Amendment 2019-0001 is not likely to cause substantial environmental damage, nor substantially and avoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat. The La Quinta Design and Development Department has prepared Environmental Assessment 2019-0003 in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act. A Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared to determine potential impacts form the project. The Department has determined that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect because mitigation measures have been incorporated. 4.Architectural Design. The proposed project, as conditioned, is consistent in design with the Zoning Code, with development in the Low Density Residential, and with the existing buildings on the project site. 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, the existing buildings on the project site, and with the quality of design prevalent in the City. 5.Site Design. The site design of the project, including architectural style, features, materials, and color palette, and other site design elements are compatible with surrounding development and with the quality of design prevalent in the Low Density Residential zone and the City. 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. Minor Adjustment 2022-0006 1.Consistency with General Plan. The Minor Adjustment is consistent with the Low Density Residential land use designation as set forth in the General Plan. 2.Consistency with Zoning Code. The project is consistent with the Low Density Residential land use designation as set forth in the Zoning Code and meets the development standards of the zoning code, with approval of the 10% deviation for an increase to maximum height. 3.Compliance with CEQA. Minor Adjustment 2022-0006 is not likely to cause substantial environmental damage, nor substantially and avoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat. The La Quinta Design and Development Department has prepared Environmental Assessment 2019-0003 in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act. A Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared to determine potential impacts form the project. The Department has determined that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect because mitigation measures have been incorporated. 4.Surrounding Uses. Minor Adjustment 2022-0006 will not create conditions materially detrimental to the public health, safety and general welfare or injurious to or incompatible with other properties or land uses in the vicinity. This project includes expansion of an existing use on adequately sized property. ¯ SITE Washington StreetAvenue 48 ATTACHMENT 3 DE A R T S LCINEA TS CTEC H TI LCFAO R INAI F OE GARY W. MILLER No. C14635 REN. 9-30-21 1177 Idaho Street, Suite 200 Redlands, CA 92374 Phone: 909-335-7400 Fax: 909-335-7299 info@miller-aip.com owner approval revisions/addenda project information sheet name sheet number initials date phase Project Number: Drawn By: Checked By: Issue Date: Sheet Of Sheets GWM© 2014 Miller Architectural Corporation--A-- AB anchor bolt ABV above AC asphaltic concrete A/C air conditioning ADD addendum AGG aggregate ALT alternate ALUM aluminum APROX approximate ARCH architect(ural) AUTO automatic --B-- BD board BEL below BET between BIT bituminous BLDG building BLK block BLKG blocking BM bench mark BOT bottom BRG bearing BRZ bronze BUR built up roofing BW both ways --C-- CAB cabinet CAD cadmium CB catch basin CEM cement CER ceramic CFT cubic foot CI cast iron CIR circle CIRC circumference CLG ceiling CLL contract limit line CLR clear(ance) CLS closure CM centimeter CMU concrete masonry unit COL column COMB combination COMP composition CONC concrete CONT continuous/ continue CONTR contract(or) CONST construction CORR corrugated CPR copper CPT carpet(ed) CYD cubic yard --D-- DEMO demolish, demolition DH double hung DIAG diagonal DIAM diameter DIM dimension DIV division DR door DS downspout DTL detail DWG drawing DWR drawer --E-- E east EF each face ELEV elevation ELEC electric(al) EMER emergency ENC enclosure EP electrical panelboard EQ equal EQUIP equipment EST estimate EWC electric water cooler EXIST existing EXHST exhaust EXP exposed EXT exterior --F-- FA fire alarm FD floor drain FE fire extinguisher FFE finished floor elevation FFL finished floor line FIN finish(ed) FLR floor(ing) FLUOR fluorescent FND foundation FTG footing --G-- GA gage, gauge GI galvanized iron GL glass, glazing GP galvanized pipe GYP.BD.gypsum board GRD grade, grading GSS galvanized steel GV galvanized --H-- HB hose bibb HC hollow core HD heavy duty HDR header HDW hardware HGT height HM hollow metal HOR horizontal HTG heating HVAC heating / ventilating air conditioning HWD hardwood --I-- ID inside diameter INCL include(ing) INSUL insulate(ion) INT interior INV invert JST joist JT joint KIT kitchen KO knockout --L-- LAB laboratory LAM laminate(d) LAV lavatory LBL label LH left hand LL live load LT light LTL lintel LW lightweight --M-- MAS masonry MAX maximum MB machine bolt MBR member MC medicine cabinet MECH mechanic MED medium MET metal MFR manufacture(er) MH manhole MIN minimum MIR mirror MISC miscellaneous MLD molding, moulding MM millimeter MT mount(ed, ing) MTL material(s) --N-- N north NAT natural NIC not in contract NOM nominal NTS not to scale --O-- OA overall OBSC obscure OC on center OD outside diameter OH overhead OPG opening OPP opposite --P-- PAR parallel PB panic bar PCC precast concrete PCF pounds per cubic foot PED pedestal PERF perforate(d) PRE.FAB. prefabricate(d) PFL pounds per linear foot PIP poured in place PL property line PLT plate PLAS plaster PLYWD plywood PNL panel PNT paint(ed) PSF pounds per square foot PSI pounds per square inch PT point PVC polyvinyl chloride --R-- RA return air RAD radius RCP reinforced concrete pipe RD roof drain REFR refrigerator REG register REM remove RET return RFG roofing RH right hand RM room RO rough opening ROW right of way --S-- S south SC solid core SCH schedule SD storm drain SEC section SH shelf, shelving SHT sheet SIM similar SPEC specification(s) SPK speaker SQ square SS stainless steel ST steel STA station STD standard STO storage STR structural SUS suspended SYM symmetry(ical) SYS system --T-- TEL telephone T&G tongue & groove THK thick(ness) TV television TYP typical --U-- UNO unless noted otherwise UR urinal --V-- VERT vertical VIN vinyl --W-- W west W/ with W/O without WC water closet WD wood WH water heater WI wrought iron WIN window WPT working point WR water repellant WWF welded wire fabric Project Title Project Information Vicinity Map Location MapSymbols Abbreviations Sheet Index DirectoryZ:\PROJECTS\2017 Projects\St. Francis of Assisi La Quinta 1700019.RA\Drawings\Schematic Design\1300091.RA-St Francis of Assisi R19_2-8-22.rvt1700019.RA Author 2/8/22 GENERAL INFORMATION G-001SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISITHE ROMAN CATHOLIC BISHOP OFSAN BERNARDINO, A Corporation Sole47225 WASHINGTON STREET, LA QUINTA, CA92253APN: 643-090-035SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI 47225 WASHINGTON STREET, LA QUINTA, CA 92253 APN: 643-090-035 SITE SITE SHEET TITLE G-001 GENERAL INFORMATION G-002 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING REQUIREMENTS G-003 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING REQUIREMENTS G-004 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING REQUIREMENTS G-005 SITE CONDITIONS G-006 CODE PLANS C1 PRELIMINARY SITE/GRADING PLAN AS-100 SITE PLAN AS-101 ENLARGED SITE PLAN AS-102 FIRE LANE MARKING & STRIPING PLAN A-101 FLOOR PLAN - PARISH HALL A-102 FLOOR PLAN - ADMIN BUILDING A-103 ROOF PLAN A-201 EXTERIOR ELEVATION - ADMIN BLDG A-202 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS - PARISH HALL A-203 EXTERIOR ELEVATION - PARISH HALL A-302 PARISH HALL SECTIONS A-601 DOOR SCHEDULES A-602 WINDOW SCHEDULES A-603 RENDERING & MATERIALS L1.0 PRELIMINARY LANDSCAPE DESIGN -PHOTOMETRIC STUDY Building Data: BUILDING AREA EXISTING SANCTUARY:13,474 SQ.FT. PARISH HALL 5,727 SQ.FT. PASTORAL CENTER 7,709 SQ.FT TOTAL EXISTING 26,910 SQ.FT. PROPOSED PARISH HALL 22,499 SQ.FT ADMINISTRATIVE: 4,835 SQ.FT TOTAL NEW:27,334 SQ.FT. TOTAL BUILDING AREA: 57,434 SQ.FT. TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION: TYPE VB OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION: GROUP A-3 AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLERS: Y ZONE: RL (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) / OS (OPEN SPACE) NATURE OF BUSINESS: PLACE OF WORSHIP OCCUPANT LOAD: The proposed parish hall will facilitate the current congregation and will not add occupants to the existing use. PARISH HALL: Hall:467 Kitchen:3 Stage:62 TOTAL:533 MEETING ROOMS: Meeting Rooms: 339 Office:4 TOTAL:343 ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES Offices:22 Conf. Room:29 TOTAL:51 Code Data: ALL CONSTRUCTION SHALL MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF THE: • 2019 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, VOLUMES 1 AND 2 • 2019 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE • 2019 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE • 2019 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE • 2019 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE • 2019 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING CODE • 2019 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE • 2019 CALIFORNIA REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE Legal Description: IN THE NE CORNER OF THE SW CORNER OF SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 7 EAST, S.B.M.. General Notes: 1.QUANTITIES LISTED ON THESE DOCUMENTS ARE FOR AGENCY APPROVAL ONLY. THE CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR VERIFYING ALL QUANTITIES FOR BIDDING PURPOSES. 2.ACCESS ROAD AT WASHINGTON STREET AND LAKE LA QUINTA DRIVE BY SEPARATE SUBMITTAL AND IS NOT A PART OF THIS SCOPE OF WORK Deferred Submittals: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR AND SHALL BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED PRIOR TO INSTALLATION: 1.FIRE ALARM AND FIRE SPRINKLER PLANS. SYSTEM SHALL BE DESIGNED TO MEET ALL REQUIREMENTS OF NFPA13 AND LOCAL JURISDICTION REQUIREMENTS. 2.KITCHEN HOOD SUPPRESSION 3.PRIVATE FIRE MAINS 4.ALL WORK WITHIN THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY WILL REQUIRE SEPARATE ENCROACHMETN PERMIT Site Data: PROPERTY AREA:1,270,066 SQFT (29.13 AC.) LOT COVERAGE: NEW BUILDING AREA -27,334 SQ. F.T. ( 2.2% ) EXISTING BUILDING AREA -26,910 SQ. FT. ( 2.1% ) PARKING AREA -111,500 SQ. F.T. ( 8.8% ) LANDSCAPE AREA -48,385 SQ. F.T. ( 3.8% ) PARKING LOT LANDSCAPE -5,850 SQ. FT. ( 0.5% ) UNMODIFIED LAND -1,050,087 SQ. FT. (82.7%) PARKING DATA PER CHAPTER LQMC 9.150.070 MIN. OFF-STREET PARKING; 1 SPACE PER 5 SEATS PRIMARY ASSEMBLY SPACE (EXISTING): 904 OCCUPANTS PARKING DATA ASSEMBLY: PARKING REQUIRED: 1STALL/5 SEATS = 181 STALLS MIN. HANDICAP PARKING PER TABLE 11B-208.1 STALL REQUIRED PARKING PROVIDED EXISTING 219 STALLS PROPOSED 154 9x19 STANDARD STALLS 3 HANDICAP STALL 1 HANDICAP VAN ACCESSIBLE STALL TOTAL PROVIDED: 377 STALLS OWNER: DIOCESE OF THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, SAN BERNARDINO 1201 E. HIGHLAND AVE SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92404 (909) 475-5300 INFO@SBDIOCES.ORG ARCHITECT: MILLER ARCHITECTURAL CORPORATION PM: CHRISTOS HARDT, AIA 1177 IDAHO STREET, SUITE 200 REDLANDS, CA 92374 (909) 335-7400 CHARDT@MILLER-AIP.COM CIVIL ENGINEER: BONADIMAN & ASSOCIATES 234 N. ARROWHEAD AVE. SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92408 (909) 885-3806 RECEPTIONIST@BONADIMAN.COM LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT: HERMANN DESIGN GROUP 77899 WOLF RD. SUITE 102 PALM DESERT, CA 92211 (760) 777-9131 INFO@HDG-INC.COM OCCUPANCY A-3, S, 1-STORY: MAX HEIGHT: 40'-0" NO. OF STORIES: 2 STORIES ALLOWABLE AREA: 24,000 SQ.FT. Code Analysis C.B.C Chapter 5: # Date Comment PLANNING COMMISSION SUBMITTAL - NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION ATTACHMENT 4 TABLE 5.106.5.2 - PARKING TOTAL NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES NUMBER OF REQUIRED SPACES 0-9 0 10-25 1 25-50 3 51-75 6 76-100 8 101-150 11 151-200 16 201 AND OVER AT LEAST 8% OF TOTAL TABLE 5.106.5.3.3 TOTAL NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES NUMBER OF REQUIRED SPACES 0-9 0 10-25 1 26-50 2 51-75 4 76-100 5 101-150 7 151-200 10 201 AND OVER 6% of total¹ TABLE 5.106.8 [N] MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE BACKLIGHT, UPLIGHT AND GLARE (BUG) RATINGS 1,2 ALLOWABLE RATING LIGHTING ZONE LZ0 LIGHTING ZONE LZ1 LIGHTING ZONE LZ2 LIGHTING ZONE LZ3 LIGHTING ZONE LZ4 MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE BACKLIGHT RATING 3 Luminaire greater than 2 mounting heights (MH) from property line N/A No Limit No Limit No Limit No Limit Luminaire back hemisphere is 1-2 MH from property line N/A B2 B3 B4 B4 Luminaire back hemisphere is 0.5-1 MH from property line N/A B1 B2 B3 B3 Luminaire back hemisphere is less than 0.5 MH from property line N/A B0 B0 B1 B2 MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE UPLIGHT RATING (U) For area lighting 4 N/A U0 U0 U0 U0 For all other outdoor lighting,including decorative luminaires N/A U1 U2 U3 UR MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE GLARE RATING 5 (G) Luminaire greater than 2 MH from property line N/A G1 G2 G3 G4 Luminaire front hemisphere is 1-2 MH from property line N/A G0 G1 G1 G2 Luminaire front hemisphere is 0.5-1 MH from property line N/A G0 G0 G1 G1 Luminaire back hemisphere is less than 0.5 MH from property line N/A G0 G0 G0 G1 1. IESNA Lighting Zones 0 and 5 are not applicable; refer to Lighting Zones as defined in the California Energy Code and Chapter 10 of the Callifornia Administrative Code. 2. For property lines that abut public walkways, bikeways, plazas and parking lots, the property line may be considered to be 5 feet beyond the actual property line for purpose of determining compliance with this section. For property lines that abut public roadways and public transit corridors, the property line may be considered to be the centerline of the public roadway or public transit corridor for the purpose of determining compliance with this section. 3. If the nearest property line is less than or equal to two mounting heights from the back hemisphere of the luminaire distribution, the applicable reduced Backlight rating shall be met. 4. General lighting luminaires in areas such as outdoor parking, sales or storage lots shall meet these reduced ratings. Decorative luminaires located in these areas shall meet U-value limits for "all other outdoor lighting". 5. If the nearest property line is less than or equal to two mounting heights from the front hemisphere of the luminaire distribution, the applicable reduced Glare rating shall be met. Y N/A Y N/A Y N/A Y N/A Y = YES N/A = NOT APPLICABLE RESPON. PARTY = RESPONSIBLE PARTY (ie: ARCHITECT, ENGINEER, OWNER, CONTRACTOR, INSPECTOR ETC.) RESPON. PARTY RESPON. PARTY RESPON. PARTY RESPON. PARTY CHAPTER 5 NONRESIDENTIAL MANDATORY MEASURES SECTION 5.101 GENERAL 5.101.1 SCOPE The provisions of this chapter 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. DIVISION 5.1 PLANNING AND DESIGN 2019 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE NONRESIDENTIAL MANDATORY MEASURES, SHEET 1 (January 2020, Includes August 2019 Supplement) SECTION 5.102 DEFINITIONS 5.102.1 DEFINITIONS The following terms are defined in Chapter 2 (and are included here for reference) CUTOFF LUMINAIRES. Luminaires whose light distribution is such that the candela per 1000 lamp lumens does not numerically exceed 25 (2.5 percent) at an angle of 90 degrees above nadir, and 100 (10 percent) at a vertical angle of 80 degrees above nadir. This applies to all lateral angles around the luminaire. LOW-EMITTING AND FUEL EFFICIENT VEHICLES. Eligible vehicles are limited to the following: 1. Zero emission vehicle (ZEV), including neighborhood electric vehicles (NEV), partial zero emission vehicle (PZEV), advanced technology PZEV (AT ZEV) or CNG fueled (original equipment manufacturer only) regulated under Health and Safety Code section 43800 and CCR, Title 13, Sections 1961 and 1962. 2. High-efficiency vehicles, regulated by U.S. EPA, bearing High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) car pool lane stickers issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles. NEIGHBORHOOD ELECTRIC VEHICLE (NEV). A motor vehicle that meets the definition of "low-speed vehicle" either in Section 385.5 of the Vehicle Code or in 49CFR571.500 (as it existed on July 1, 2000), and is certified to zero-emission vehicle standards. TENANT-OCCUPANTS. Building occupants who inhabit a building during its normal hours of operation as permanent occupants, such as employees, as distinguished from customers and other transient visitors. VANPOOL VEHICLE. Eligible vehicles are limited to any motor vehicle, other than a motortruck or truck tractor, designed for carrying more than 10 but not more than 15 persons including the driver, which is maintained and used primarily for the nonprofit work-related transportation of adults for the purpose of ridesharing. Note: Source: Vehicle Code, Division 1, Section 668 ZEV. Any vehicle certified to zero-emission standards. SECTION 5.106 SITE DEVELOPMENT 5.106.1 STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION FOR PROJECTS THAT DISTURB LESS THAN ONE ACRE OF LAND. Newly constructed projects and additions which disturb less than one acre of land, and are not part of a larger common plan of development or sale, shall prevent the pollution of storm water runoff from the construction activities through one or more of the following measures: 5.106.1.1 Local ordinance . Comply with a lawfully enacted storm water management and/or erosion control ordinance. 5.106.1.2 Best Management Practices (BMPs). Prevent the loss of soil through wind or water erosion by implementing an effective combination of erosion and sediment control and good housekeeping BMPs. 1. Soil loss BMPs that should be considered for implementation as appropriate for each project include, but are not limited to, the following: a. Scheduling construction activity during dry weather, when possible. b. Preservation of natural features, vegetation, soil, and buffers around surface waters. c. Drainage swales or lined ditches to control stormwater flow. d. Mulching or hydroseeding to stabilize disturbed soils. e. Erosion control to protect slopes. f. Protection of storm drain inlets (gravel bags or catch basin inserts). g. Perimeter sediment control (perimeter silt fence, fiber rolls). h. Sediment trap or sediment basin to retain sediment on site. i. Stabilized construction exits. j. Wind erosion control. k. Other soil loss BMPs acceptable to the enforcing agency. 2. Good housekeeping BMPs to manage construction equipment, materials, non-stormwater discharges and wastes that should be considered for implementation as appropriate for each project include, but are not limited to, the following: a. Dewatering activities. b. Material handling and waste management. c. Building materials stockpile management. d. Management of washout areas (concrete, paints, stucco, etc.). e. Control of vehicle/equipment fueling to contractor's staging area. f. Vehicle and equipment cleaning performed off site. g Spill prevention and control. h. Other housekeeping BMPs acceptable to the enforcing agency. DIVISION 5.2 ENERGY EFFICIENCY SECTION 5.201 GENERAL 5.201.1 Scope [BSC-CG]. California Energy Code [DSA-SS] . For the purposes of mandatory energy efficiency standards in this code, the California Energy Commission will continue to adopt mandatory building standards. DIVISION 5.3 WATER EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION SECTION 5.301 GENERAL 5.301.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall establish the means of conserving water use indoors, outdoors and in wastewater conveyance. SECTION 5.302 DEFINITIONS 5.302.1 Definitions. The following terms are defined in Chapter 2 (and are included here for reference) EVAPOTRANSPIRATION ADJUSTMENT FACTOR (ETAF) [DSA-SS]. An adjustment factor when applied to reference evapotranspiration that adjusts for plant factors and irrigation efficiency, which ae two major influences on the amount of water that needs to be applied to the landscape. FOOTPRINT AREA [DSA-SS]. The total area of the furthest exterior wall of the structure projected to natural grade, not including exterior areas such as stairs, covered walkways, patios and decks. METERING FAUCET. A self-closing faucet that dispenses a specific volume of water for each actuation cycle. The volume or cycle duration can be fixed or adjustable. GRAYWATER. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 17922.12, "graywater" means untreated wastewater that has not been contaminated by any toilet discharge, has not been affected by infectious, contaminated, or unhealthy bodily wastes, and does not present a threat from contamination by unhealthful processing, manufacturing, or operating wastes. "Graywater" includes, but is not limited to wastewater from bathtubs, showers, bathroom washbasins, clothes washing machines and laundry tubs, but does not include waste water from kitchen sinks or dishwashers. MODEL WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE ORDINANCE (MWELO). The California ordinance regulating landscape design, installation and maintenance practices that will ensure commercial, multifamily and other developer installed landscapes greater than 2500 square feet meet an irrigation water budget developed based on landscaped area and climatological parameters. MODEL WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE ORDINANCE (MWELO). [HCD] The California model ordinance (California Code of Regulations, Title 23, Division 2, Chapter 2.7), regulating landscape design, installation and maintenance practices. Local agencies are required to adopt the updated MWELO, or adopt a local ordinance at least as effective as the MWELO. POTABLE WATER. Water that is drinkable and meets the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Drinking Water Standards. See definition in the California Plumbing Code, Part 5. POTABLE WATER. [HCD] Water that is satisfactory for drinking, culinary, and domestic puroses, and meets the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Drinking Water Standards and the requirements of the Health Authority Having Jurisdiction. RECYCLED WATER. Water which, as a result of treatment of waste, is suitable for a direct beneficial use or a controlled use that would not otherwise occur [Water Code Section 13050 (n)]. Simply put, recycled water is water treated to remove waste matter attaining a quality that is suitable to use the water again. SUBMETER. A meter installed subordinate to a site meter. Usually used to measure water intended for one purpose, such as landscape irrigation. For the purposes of CALGreen, a dedicated meter may be considered a submeter. WATER BUDGET. Is the estimated total landscape irrigation water use which shall not exceed the maximum applied water allowance calculated in accordance with the Department of Water Resources Model Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO). 5.303.3 WATER CONSERVING PLUMBING FIXTURES AND FITTINGS. Plumbing fixtures (water closets and urinals) and fittings (faucets and showerheads) shall comply with the following: 5.303.3.1 Water Closets. The effective flush volume of all water closets shall not exceed 1.28 gallons per flush. Tank-type water closets shall be certified to the performance criteria of the U.S. EPA WaterSense Specification for Tank-Type toilets. Note: The effective flush volume of dual flush toilets is defined as the composite, average flush volume of two reduced flushes and one full flush. 5.303.3.2 Urinals. 5.303.3.2.1 Wall-mounted Urinals. The effective flush volume of wall-mounted urinals shall not exceed 0.125 gallons per flush. 5.303.3.2.2 Floor-mounted Urinals. The effective flush volume of floor-mounted or other urinals shall not exceed 0.5 gallons per flush. 5.303.3.3 Showerheads. [BSC-CG] 5.303.3.3.1 Single showerhead. Showerheads shall have a maximum flow rate of not more than 1.8 gallons per minute at 80 psi. Showerheads shall be certified to the performance criteria of the U.S. EPA WaterSense Specification for Showerheads. 5.303.3.3.2 Multiple showerheads serving one shower. When a shower is served by more than one showerhead, the combined flow rate of all the showerheads and/or other shower outlets controlled by a single valve shall not exceed 1.8 gallons per minute at 80 psi, or the shower shall be designed to allow only one shower outlet to be in operation at a time. Note: A hand-held shower shall be considered a showerhead. 5.106.5.2.1 - Parking stall marking. Paint, in the paint used for stall striping, the following characters such that the lower edge of the last word aligns with the end of the stall striping and is visible beneath a parked vehicle: CLEAN AIR / VAN POOL / EV Note: Vehicles bearing Clean Air Vehicle stickers from expired HOV lane programs may be considered eligible for designated parking spaces. 5.106.5.3 Electric vehicle (EV) charging. [N]Construction shall comply with Section 5.106.5.3.1 or Section 5.106.5.3.2 to facilitate future installation of electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE). When EVSE(s) is/are installed, it shall be in accordance with the California Building Code, the California Electrical Code and as follows: 5.106.5.3.1 Si ngle charging space requirements. [N] When only a single charging space is required per Table 5.106.5.3.3, a raceway is required to be installed at the time of construction and shall be installed in accordance with the California Electrical Code. Construction plans and specifications shall include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. The type and location of the EVSE. 2. A listed raceway capable of accommodating a 208/240 -volt dedicated branch circuit. 3. The raceway shall not be less than trade size 1". 4. The raceway shall originate at a service panel or a subpanel serving the area, and shall terminate in close proximity to the proposed location of the charging equipment and listed suitable cabinet, box, enclosure or equivalent. 5. The service panel or subpanel shall have sufficient capacity to accommodate a minimum 40-ampere dedicated branch circuit for the future installation of the EVSE. 5.106.5.3.2 Multiple charging space requirements. [N] When multiple charging spaces are required per Table 5.106.5.3.3 raceway(s) is/are required to be installed at the time of construction and shall be installed in accordance with the California Electrical Code. Construction plans and specifications shall include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. The type and location of the EVSE. 2. The raceway(s) shall originate at a service panel or a subpanel(s) serving the area, and shall terminate in close proximity to the proposed location of the charging equipment and into listed suitable cabinet(s), box(es), enclosure(s) or equivalent. 3. Plan design shall be based upon 40-ampere minimum branch circuits. 4. Electrical calculations shall substantiate the design of the electrical system, to include the rating of equipment and any on-site distribution transformers and have sufficient capacity to simultaneously charge all required EVs at its full rated amperage. 5. The service panel or subpanel(s) shall have sufficient capacity to accommodate the required number of dedicated branch circuit(s) for the future installation of the EVSE. 5.106.5.3.3 EV charging space calculations. [N] Table 5.106.5.3.3 shall be used to determine if single or multiple charging space requirements apply for the future installation of EVSE. Exceptions: On a case-by-case basis where the local enforcing agency has determined EV charging and infrastructure is not feasible based upon one or more of the following conditions: ABBREVIATION DEFINITIONS: HCD Department of Housing and Community Development BSC California Building Standards Commission DSA-SS Division of the State Architect, Structural Safety OSHPD Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development LR Low Rise HR High Rise AA Additions and Alterations N New 5.106.4.1.2 Long-term bicycle parking. For new buildings with tenant spaces that have 10 or more tenant-occupants, provide secure bicycle parking for 5 percent of the tenant-occupant vehicular parking spaces with a minimum of one bicycle parking facility. 5.106.4.1.3 For additions or alterations that add 10 or more tenant-occupant vehicular parking spaces, provide secure bicycle parking for 5 percent of the tenant vehicular parking spaces being added, with a minimum of one bicycle parking facility. 5.106.4.1.4 For new shell buildings in phased projects provide secure bicycle parking for 5 percent of the anticipated tenant-occupant vehicular parking spaces with a minimum of one bicycle parking facility. 5.106.4.1.5 Acceptable bicycle parking facility for Sections 5.106.4.1.2, 5.106.4.1.3, and 5.106.4.1.4 shall be convenient from the street and shall meet one of the following: 1. Covered, lockable enclosures with permanently anchored racks for bicycles; 2. Lockable bicycle rooms with permanently anchored racks; or 3. Lockable, permanently anchored bicycle lockers. Note: Additional information on recommended bicycle accommodations may be obtained from Sacramento Area Bicycle Advocates. 5.106.4.2 Bicycle parking. [DSA-SS] For public schools and community colleges, comply with Sections 5.106.4.2.1 and 5.106.4.2.2 5.106.4.2.1 Student bicycle parking. Provide permanently anchored bicycle racks conveniently accessed with a minimum of four two-bike capacity racks per new building. 5.106.4.2.2 Staff bicycle parking. Provide permanent, secure bicycle parking conveniently accessed with a minimum of two staff bicycle parking spaces per new building. Acceptable bicycle parking facilities shall be convenient from the street or staff parking area and shall meet one of the following: 1. Covered, lockable enclosures with permanently anchored racks for bicycles; 2. Lockable bicycle rooms with permanently anchored racks; or 3. Lockable, permanently anchored bicycle lockers. 5.106.5.2 DESIGNATED PARKING FOR CLEAN AIR VEHICLES. In new projects or additions or alterations that add 10 or more vehicular parking spaces, provide designated parking for any combination of low-emitting, fuel-efficient and carpool/van pool vehicles as follows: 5.106.4 BICYCLE PARKING. For buildings within the authority of California Building Standards Commission as specified in Section 103, comply with Section 5.106.4.1. For buildings within the authority of the Division of the State Architect pursuant to Section 105, comply with Section 5.106.4.2 5.106.4.1 Bicycle parking. [BSC-CG] Comply with Sections 5.106.4.1.1 and 5.106.4.1.2; or meet the applicable local ordinance, whichever is stricter. 5.106.4.1.1 Short-term bicycle parking. If the new project or an addition or alteration is anticipated to generate visitor traffic, provide permanently anchored bicycle racks within 200 feet of the visitors' entrance, readily visible to passers-by, for 5% of new visitor motorized vehicle parking spaces being added, with a minimum of one two-bike capacity rack. Exception: Additions or alterations which add nine or less visitor vehicular parking spaces. SECTION 5.303 INDOOR WATER USE 5.303.1 METERS. Separate submeters or metering devices shall be installed for the uses described in Sections 503.1.1 and 503.1.2. 5.303.1.1 Buildings in excess of 50,000 square feet. Separate submeters shall be installed as follows: 1. For each individual leased, rented or other tenant space within the building projected to consume more than 100 gal/day (380 L/day), including, but not limited to, spaces used for laundry or cleaners, restaurant or food service, medical or dental office, laboratory, or beauty salon or barber shop. CHAPTER 3 GREEN BUILDING SECTION 301 GENERAL 301.1 SCOPE.Buildings shall be designed to include the green building measures specified as mandatory in the application checklists contained in this code. Voluntary green building measures are also included in the application checklists and may be included in the design and construction of structures covered by this code, but are not required unless adopted by a city, county, or city and county as specified in Section 101.7. 301.3 NONRESIDENTIAL ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS. [BSC-CG] The provisions of individual sections of Chapter 5 apply to newly constructed buildings, building additions of 1,000 square feet or greater, and/or building alterations with a permit valuation of $200,000 or above (for occupancies within the authority of California Building Standards Commission). Code sections relevant to additions and alterations shall only apply to the portions of the building being added or altered within the scope of the permitted work. A code section will be designated by a banner to indicate where the code section only applies to newly constructed buildings [N] or to additions and/or alterations [A]. When the code section applies to both, no banner will be used. 301.3.1 Nonresidential additions and alterations that cause updates to plumbing fixtures only: Note: On and after January 1, 2014, certain commercial real property, as defined in Civil Code Section 1101.3, shall have its noncompliant plumbing fixtures replaced with appropriate water-conserving plumbing fixtures under specific circumstances. See Civil Code Section 1101.1 et seq. for definitions, types of commercial real property affected, effective dates, circumstances necessitating replacement of noncompliant plumbing fixtures, and duties and responsibilities for ensuring compliance. 301.3.2 Waste Diversion. The requirements of Section 5.408 shall be required for additions and alterations whenever a permit is required for work. 301.4 PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY COLLEGES. (see GBSC) 301.5 HEALTH FACILITIES. (see GBSC) SECTION 302 MIXED OCCUPANCY BUILDINGS 302.1 MIXED OCCUPANCY BUILDINGS. In mixed occupancy buildings, each portion of a building shall comply with the specific green building measures applicable to each specific occupancy. SECTION 303 PHASED PROJECTS 303.1 PHASED PROJECTS. For shell buildings and others constructed for future tenant improvements, only those code measures relevant to the building components and systems considered to be new construction (or newly constructed) shall apply. 303.1.1 Initial Tenant improvements. The provisions of this code shall apply only to the initial tenant improvements to a project. Subsequent tenant improvements shall comply with the scoping provisions in Section 301.3 non-residential additions and alterations. 1. Calculation for spaces shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number. 5.106.5.3.4 [N] Identification. The service panel or subpanel(s) circuit directory shall identify the reserved overcurrent protective device space(s) for future EV charging as "EV CAPABLE". The raceway termination location shall be permanently and visibly marked as "EV CAPABLE". 5.106.5.3.5 [N] Future charging spaces qualify as designated parking as described in Section 5.106.5.2 Designated parking for clean air vehicles. 5.106.8 LIGHT POLLUTION REDUCTION. [N].l Outdoor lighting systems shall be designed and installed to comply with the following: 1. The minimum requirements in the California Energy Code for Lighting Zones 0-4 as defined in Chapter 10, Section 10-114 of the California Administrative Code; and 2. Backlight (B) ratings as defined in IES TM-15-11 (shown in Table A-1 in Chapter 8); 3. Uplight and Glare ratings as defined in California Energy Code (shown in Tables 130.2-A and 130.2-B in Chapter 8) and 4. Allowable BUG ratings not exceeding those shown in Table 5.106.8, [N] or Comply with a local ordinance lawfully enacted pursuant to Section 101.7, whichever is more stringent. Exceptions: [N] 1. Luminaires that qualify as exceptions in Section 140.7 of the California Energy Code. 2. Emergency lighting. 3. Building facade meeting the requirements in Table 140.7-B of the California Energy Code, Part 6. 4. Custom lighting features as allowed by the local enforcing agency, as permitted by Section 101.8 Alternate materials, designs and methods of construction. Note: [N] 1. See also California Building Code, Chapter 12, Section 1205.6 for college campus lighting requirements for parking facilities and walkways. 2. Refer to Chapter 8 (Compliance Forms, Worksheets and Reference Material) for IES TM-15-11 Table A-1, California Energy Code Tables 130.2-A and 130.2-B. 3. Refer to the California Building Code for requirements for additions and alterations. 5.106.10 GRADING AND PAVING.Construction plans shall indicate how site grading or a drainage system will manage all surface water flows to keep water from entering buildings. Examples of methods to manage surface water include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Swales. 2. Water collection and disposal systems. 3. French drains. 4. Water retention gardens. 5. Other water measures which keep surface water away from buildings and aid in groundwater recharge. Exception: Additions and alterations not altering the drainage path. 2. Where separate submeters for individual building tenants are unfeasible, for water supplied to the following subsystems: a. Makeup water for cooling towers where flow through is greater than 500 gpm (30 L/s). b. Makeup water for evaporative coolers greater than 6 gpm (0.04 L/s). c. Steam and hot water boilers with energy input more than 500,000 Btu/h (147 kW). 5.303.1.2 Excess consumption. A separate submeter or metering device shall be provided for any tenant within a new building or within an addition that is projected to consume more than 1,000 gal/day. DISCLAIMER:THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED AND INTENDED TO BE USED AS A MEANS TO INDICATE AREAS OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS (CALGREEN) CODE. DUE TO THE VARIABLES BETWEEN BUILDING DEPARTMENT JURISDICTIONS, THIS CHECKLIST IS TO BE USED ON AN INDIVIDUAL PROJECT BASIS AND MAY BE MODIFIED BY THE END USER TO MEET THOSE INDIVIDUAL NEEDS. THE END USER ASSUMES ALL RESPONSIBILITY ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF THIS DOCUMENT, INCLUDING VERIFICATION WITH THE FULL CODE. 5.106.2 STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION FOR PROJECTS THAT DISTURB ONE OR MORE ACRES OF LAND. Comply with all lawfully enacted stormwater discharge regulations for projects that (1) disturb one acre or more of land, or (2) disturb less than one acre of land but are part of a larger common plan of development sale. Note: Projects that (1) disturb one acre or more of land, or (2) disturb less than one acre of land but are part of the larger common plan of development or sale must comply with the post-construction requirements detailed in the applicable National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General permit for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Construction and Land Disturbance Activities issued by the State Water Resources Control Board or the Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control Board (for projects in the Lake Tahoe Hydrologic Unit). The NPDES permits require postconstruction runoff (post-project hydrology) to match the preconstruction runoff (pre-project hydrology) with the installation of postconstruction stormwater management measures. The NPDES permits emphasize runoff reduction through on-site stormwater use, interception, evapotranspiration, and infiltration through nonstructural controls, such as Low Impact Development (LID) practices, and conversation design measures. Stormwater volume that cannot be addressed using nonstructural practices is required to be captured in structural practices and be approved by the enforcing agency. Refer to the current applicable permits on the State Water Resources Control Board website at: www.waterboards.ca.gov/constructionstormwater. Consideration to the stormwater runoff management measures should be given during the initial design process for appropriate integration into site development. 1. Where there is insufficient electrical supply. 2. Where there is evidence suitable to the local enforcing agency substantiating that additional local utility infrastructure design requirements, directly related to the implementation of Section 5.106.5.3, may adversely impact the construction cost of the project. 5.106.12 SHADE TREES [DSA-SS]. Shade Trees shall be planted to comply with Sections 5.106.12.1, 5.106.12.2, and 5.106.12.3. Percentages shown shall be measured at noon on the summer solstice. Landscape irrigation necessary to establish and maintain tree health shall comply with Section 5.304.6. 5.106.12.1 Surface parking areas. Shade tree plantings, minimum #10 container size or equal, shall be installed to provide shade over 50 percent of the parking area within 15 years. Exceptions: The surface parking area covered by solar photovoltaic shade structures, or shade structures, with roofing materials that comply with Table A5.106.11.2.2 in Appendix A5, are not included in the total area calculations. 5.106.12.2 Landscape areas. Shade tress plantings, minimum #10 container size or equal shall be installed to provide shade of 20% of the landscape area within 15 years. Exceptions: Playfields for organized sport activity are not included in the total area calculation. 5.106.12.3. Hardscape areas. Shade tree plantings, minimum #10 container size or equal shall be installed to provide shade over 20 percent of the hardscape area within 15 years. Exceptions: Walks, hardscape areas covered by solar photovoltaic shade structures, and hardscape areas covered by shade structures with roofing materials that comply with Table A5.106.11.2.2 in Appendix A5, are not included in the total area calculation. DE A R T S LCINEA TS CTEC H TI LCFAO R INAI F OE GARY W. MILLER No. C14635 REN. 9-30-21 1177 Idaho Street, Suite 200 Redlands, CA 92374 Phone: 909-335-7400 Fax: 909-335-7299 info@miller-aip.com owner approval revisions/addenda project information sheet name sheet number initials date phase Project Number: Drawn By: Checked By: Issue Date: Sheet Of Sheets GWM© 2014 Miller Architectural CorporationZ:\PROJECTS\2017 Projects\St. Francis of Assisi La Quinta 1700019.RA\Drawings\Schematic Design\1300091.RA-St Francis of Assisi R19_2-8-22.rvt1700019.RA Author 2/8/22 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING REQUIREMENTS G-002SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISITHE ROMAN CATHOLIC BISHOP OFSAN BERNARDINO, A Corporation Sole47225 WASHINGTON STREET, LA QUINTA, CA92253APN: 643-090-035# Date Comment PLANNING COMMISSION SUBMITTAL - NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION Y N/A Y N/A Y N/A Y N/ARESPON. PARTY RESPON. PARTY RESPON. PARTY RESPON. PARTY Y = YES N/A = NOT APPLICABLE RESPON. PARTY = RESPONSIBLE PARTY (ie: ARCHITECT, ENGINEER, OWNER, CONTRACTOR, INSPECTOR ETC.) DIVISION 5.4 MATERIAL CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE EFFICIENCY SECTION 5.401 GENERAL 5.401.1 SCOPE. The provisions of this chapter shall outline means of achieving material conservation and resource efficiency through protection of buildings from exterior moisture, construction waste diversion, employment of techniques to reduce pollution through recycling of materials, and building commissioning or testing and adjusting. SECTION 5.408 CONSTRUCTION WASTE REDUCTION, DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING 5.408.1 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT. Recycle and/or salvage for reuse a minimum of 65% of the non-hazardous construction and demolition waste in accordance with Section 5.408.1.1, 5.408.1.2 or 5.408.1.3; or meet a local construction and demolition waste management ordinance, whichever is more stringent. 5.408.1.1 Construction waste management plan. Where a local jurisdiction does not have a construction and demolition waste management ordinance, submit a construction waste management plan that: 1. Identifies the construction and demolition waste materials to be diverted from disposal by efficient usage, recycling, reuse on the project or salvage for future use or sale. 2. Determines if construction and demolition waste materials will be sorted on-site (source-separated) or bulk mixed (single stream). 3. Identifies diversion facilities where construction and demolition waste material collected will be taken. 4. Specifies that the amount of construction and demolition waste materials diverted shall be calculated by weight or volume, but not by both. 5.408.1.2 Waste Management Company. Utilize a waste management company that can provide verifiable documentation that the percentage of construction and demolition waste material diverted from the landfill complies with this section. Note: The owner or contractor shall make the determination if the construction and demolition waste material will be diverted by a waste management company. Exceptions to Sections 5.408.1.1 and 5.408.1.2: 1. Excavated soil and land-clearing debris. 2. Alternate waste reduction methods developed by working with local agencies if diversion or recycle facilities capable of compliance with this item do not exist. 3. Demolition waste meeting local ordinance or calculated in consideration of local recycling facilities and markets. 5.408.1.3 Waste stream reduction alternative. The combined weight of new construction disposal that does not exceed two pounds per square foot of building area may be deemed to meet the 65% minimum requirement as approved by the enforcing agency. 5.408.1.4 Documentation. Documentation shall be provided to the enforcing agency which demonstrates compliance with Sections 5.408.1.1, through 5.408.1.3. The waste management plan shall be updated as necessary and shall be accessible during construction for examination by the enforcing agency. Notes: 1. Sample forms found in "A Guide to the California Green Building Standards Code (Nonresidential)" located at www.bsc.ca.gov/Home/CALGreen.aspx may be used to assist in documenting compliance with the waste management plan. 2. Mixed construction and demolition debris processors can be located at the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle). 5.408.2 UNIVERSAL WASTE. [A] Additions and alterations to a building or tenant space that meet the scoping provisions in Section 301.3 for nonresidential additions and alterations, shall require verification that Universal Waste items such as fluorescent lamps and ballast and mercury containing thermostats as well as other California prohibited Universal Waste materials are disposed of properly and are diverted from landfills. A list of prohibited Universal Waste materials shall be included in the construction documents. Note: Refer to the Universal Waste Rule link at: http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/LawsRegsPolicies/Regs/upload/OEAR-A_REGS_UWR_FinalText.pdf 5.408.3 EXCAVATED SOIL AND LAND CLEARING DEBRIS. 100 percent of trees, stumps, rocks and associated vegetation and soils resulting primarily from land clearing shall be reused or recycled. For a phased project, such material may be stockpiled on site until the storage site is developed. Exception: Reuse, either on or off-site, of vegetation or soil contaminated by disease or pest infestation. Notes: 1. If contamination by disease or pest infestation is suspected, contact the County Agricultural Commissioner and follow its direction for recycling or disposal of the material. 2. For a map of know pest and/or disease quarantine zones, consult with the California Department of Food and Agriculture. (www.cdfa.ca.gov) DIVISION 5.5 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY SECTION 5.501 GENERAL 5.501.1 SCOPE. The provisions of this chapter shall outline means of reducing the quantity of air contaminants that are odorous, irritating, and/or harmful to the comfort and well-being of a building's installers, occupants and neighbors. SECTION 5.502 DEFINITIONS 5.502.1 DEFINITIONS. The following terms are defined in Chapter 2 (and are included here for reference) ARTERIAL HIGHWAY. A general term denoting a highway primarily for through traffic usually on a continuous route. A-WEIGHTED SOUND LEVEL (dBA). The sound pressure level in decibels as measured on a sound level meter using the internationally standardized A-weighting filter or as computed from sound spectral data to which A-weighting adjustments have been made. 1 BTU/HOUR. British thermal units per hour, also referred to as Btu. The amount of heat required to raise one pound of water one degree Fahrenheit per hour, a common measure of heat transfer rate. A ton of refrigeration is 12,000 Btu, the amount of heat required to melt a ton (2,000 pounds) of ice at 32 0 Fahrenheit. COMMUNITY NOISE EQUIVALENT LEVEL (CNEL). A metric similar to the day-night average sound level (Ldn), except that a 5 decibel adjustment is added to the equivalent continuous sound exposure level for evening hours (7pm to 10pm) in addition to the 10 dB nighttime adjustment used in the Ldn. COMPOSITE WOOD PRODUCTS. Composite wood products include hardwood plywood, particleboard and medium density fiberboard. “Composite wood products” does not include hardboard, structural plywood, structural panels, structural composite lumber, oriented strand board, glued laminated timber, timber, prefabricated wood I–joists or finger–jointed lumber, all as specified in California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 17, Section 93120.1(a). Note: See CCR, Title 17, Section 93120.1. DAY-NIGHT AVERAGE SOUND LEVEL (Ldn). The A-weighted equivalent continuous sound exposure level for a 24-hour period with a 10 dB adjustment added to sound levels occurring during nighttime hours (10p.m. to 7 a.m.). DECIBEL (db). A measure on a logarithmic scale of the magnitude of a particular quantity (such as sound pressure, sound power, sound intensity) with respect to a reference quantity. ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV). An automotive-type vehicle for on-road use, such as passenger automobiles, buses, trucks, vans, neighborhood electric vehicles, electric motorcycles, and the like, primarily powered by an electric motor that draws current from a rechargeable storage battery, fuel cell, photovoltaic array, or other source of electric current. Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) are considered electric vehicles. For purposes of the California Electrical Code, off-road, self-propoelled electric vehicles, such as industrial trucks, hoists, lifts, transports, golf carts, airline ground support equipment, tractors, boats, and the like, are not included. ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION(S) (EVCSj). One or more spaces intended for charging electric vehicles. ELECTRIC VEHICLE SUPPLY EQUIPMENT (EVSE). The conductors, including the ungrounded, grounded, and equipment grounding conductors and the electric vehicle connectors, attachment plugs, and all other fittings, devices, power outlets, or apparatus installed specifically for the purpose of transferring energy between the premises wiring and the electric vehicle. ENERGY EQUIVALENT (NOISE) LEVEL (Leq). The level of a steady noise which would have the same energy as the fluctuating noise level integrated over the time of period of interest. EXPRESSWAY. An arterial highway for through traffic which may have partial control of access, but which may or may not be divided or have grade separations at intersections. FREEWAY. A divided arterial highway with full control of access and with grade separations at intersections. GLOBAL WARMING POTENTIAL (GWP). The radiative forcing impact of one mass-based unit of a given greenhouse gas relative to an equivalent unit of carbon dioxide over a given period of time. Carbon dioxide is the reference compound with a GWP of one. GLOBAL WARMING POTENTIAL VALUE (GWP VALUE). A 100-year GWP value published by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) in either its Second Assessment Report (SAR) (IPCC, 1995); or its Fourth Assessment A-3 Report (AR4) (IPCC, 2007). The SAR GWP values are found in column "SAR (100-yr)" of Table 2.14.; the AR4 GWP values are found in column "100 yr" of Table 2.14. HIGH-GWP REFRIGERANT. A compound used as a heat transfer fluid or gas that is: (a) a chlorofluorocarbon, a hdrochlorofluorocarbon, a hydrofluorocarbon, a perfluorocarbon, or any compound or blend of compounds, with a GWP value equal to or greater than 150, or (B) any ozone depleting substance as defined in Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 82, sec.82.3 (as amended March 10, 2009). LONG RADIUS ELBOW. Pipe fitting installed between two lengths of pipe or tubing to allow a change of direction, with a radius 1.5 times the pipe diameter. LOW-GWP REFRIGERANT. A compound used as a heat transfer fluid or gas that: (A) has a GWP value less than 150, and (B) is not an ozone depleting substance as defined in Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 82, sec.82.3 (as amended March 10, 2009). MERV. Filter minimum efficiency reporting value, based on ASHRAE 52.2–1999. MAXIMUM INCREMENTAL REACTIVITY (MIR). The maximum change in weight of ozone formed by adding a compound to the "Base REactive Organic Gas (ROG) Mixture" per weight of compound added, expressed to hundreths of a gram (g O3/g ROC). PRODUCT-WEIGHTED MIR (PWMIR). The sum of all weighted-MIR for all ingredients in a product subject to this article. The PWMIR is the total product reactivity expressed to hundredths of a gram of ozone formed per gram of product (excluding container and packaging). PSIG. Pounds per square inch, guage. REACTIVE ORGANIC COMPOUND (ROC). Any compound that has the potential, once emitted, to contribute to ozone formation in the troposphere. SCHRADER ACCESS VALVES. Access fittings with a valve core installed. SHORT RADIUS ELBOW. Pipe fitting installed between two lengths of pipe or tubing to allow a change of direction, with a radius 1.0 times the pipe diameter. SUPERMARKET. For the purposes of Section 5.508.2, a supermarket is any retail food facility with 8,000 square feet or more conditioned area, and that utilizes either refrigerated display cases, or walk-in coolers or freezers connected to remote compressor units or condensing units. VOC. A volatile organic compound broadly defined as a chemical compound based on carbon chains or rings with vapor pressures greater than 0.1 millimeters of mercury at room temperature. These compounds typically contain hydrogen and may contain oxygen, nitrogen and other elements. See CCR Title 17, Section 94508(a) . Note: Where specific regulations are cited from different agencies such as SCAQMD, ARB, etc., the VOC definition included in that specific regulation is the one that prevails for the specific measure in question. SECTION 5.503 FIREPLACES 5.503.1 FIREPLACES. Install only a direct-vent sealed-combustion gas or sealed wood-burning fireplace, or a sealed woodstove or pellet stove, and refer to residential requirements in the California Energy Code, Title 24, Part 6, Subchapter 7, Section 150. Woodstoves, pellet stoves and fireplaces shall comply with applicable local ordinances. 5.503.1.1 Woodstoves. Woodstoves and pellet stoves shall comply with U.S. EPA New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) emission limits as applicable, and shall have a permanent label indicating they are certified to meet the emission limits. SECTION 5.504 POLLUTANT CONTROL 5.504.1 TEMPORARY VENTILATION. The permanent HVAC system shall only be used during construction if necessary to condition the building or areas of addition or alteration within the required temperature range for material and equipment installation. If the HVAC system is used during construction, use return air filters with a Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV) of 8, based on ASHRAE 52.2-1999, or an average efficiency of 30% based on ASHRAE 52.1-1992 Replace all filters immediately prior to occupancy, or, if the building is occupied during alteration, at the conclusion of construction. 5.504.3 Covering of duct openings and protection of mechanical equipment during construction. At the time of rough installation and during storage on the construction site until final startup of the heating, cooling and ventilation equipment, all duct and other related air distribution component openings shall be covered with tape, plastic, sheetmetal or other methods acceptable to the enforcing agency to reduce the amount of dust, water and debris which may enter the system. 5.410.2.1 Owner's or Owner Representative's Project Requirements (OPR). [N] The expectations and requirements of the building appropriate to its phase shall be documented before the design phase of the project begins. This documentation shall include the following: 1. Environmental and sustainability goals. 2. Building sustainable goals. 3. Indoor environmental quality requirements. 4. Project program, including facility functions and hours of operation, and need for after hours operation. 5. Equipment and systems expectations. 6. Building occupant and operation and maintenance (O&M) personnel expectations. 5.410.2.2 Basis of Design (BOD). [N] A written explanation of how the design of the building systems meets the OPR shall be completed at the design phase of the building project. The Basis of Design document shall cover the following systems: 1. Renewable energy systems. 2. Landscape irrigation systems. 3. Water reuse system. 5.410.2.3 Commissioning plan. [N] Prior to permit issuance a commissioning plan shall be completed to document how the project will be commissioned. The commissioning plan shall include the following: 1. General project information. 2. Commissioning goals. 3. Systems to be commissioned. Plans to test systems and components shall include: a. An explanation of the original design intent. b. Equipment and systems to be tested, including the extent of tests. c. Functions to be tested. d. Conditions under which the test shall be performed. e. Measurable criteria for acceptable performance. 4. Commissioning team information. 5. Commissioning process activities, schedules and responsibilities. Plans for the completion of commissioning shall be included. 5.410.2.4 Functional performance testing. [N] Functional performance tests shall demonstrate the correct installation and operation of each component, system and system-to-system interface in accordance with the approved plans and specifications. Functional performance testing reports shall contain information addressing each of the building components tested, the testing methods utilized, and include any readings and adjustments made. 5.410.2.6 Commissioning report. [N] A report of commissioning process activities undertaken through the design and construction phases of the building project shall be completed and provided to the owner or representative. 5.410.4 TESTING AND ADJUSTING. New buildings less than 10,000 square feet. Testing and adjusting of systems shall be required for new buildings less than 10,000 square feet or new systems to serve an addition or alteration subject to Section 303.1. 5.410.4.2 (Reserved) Note: For energy-related systems under the scope (Section 100) of the California Energy Code, including heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) systems and controls, indoor lighting system and controls, as well as water heating systems and controls, refer to California Energy Code Section 120.8 for commissioning requirements and Sections 120.5, 120.6, 130.4, and 140.9(b)3 for additional testing requirements of specific systems. 5.410.4.2 Systems. Develop a written plan of procedures for testing and adjusting systems. Systems to be included for testing and adjusting shall include at a minimum, as applicable to the project: 1. Renewable energy systems. 2. Landscape irrigation systems. 3. Water reuse systems. 5.410.4.3 Procedures. Perform testing and adjusting procedures in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and applicable standards on each system. 5.410.4.3.1 HVAC balancing. In addition to testing and adjusting, before a new space-conditioning system serving a building or space is operated for normal use, the system shall be balanced in accordance with the procedures defined by the Testing Adjusting and Balancing Bureau National Standards; the National Environmental Balancing Bureau Procedural Standards; Associated Air Balance Council National Standards or as approved by the enforcing agency. 2019 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE NONRESIDENTIAL MANDATORY MEASURES, SHEET 1 (January 2020, Includes August 2019 Supplement) SECTION 5.410 BUILDING MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS 5.410.1 RECYCLING BY OCCUPANTS. Provide readily accessible areas that serve the entire building and are identified for the depositing, storage and collection of non-hazardous materials for recycling, including (at a minimum) paper, corrugated cardboard, glass, plastics, organic waste, and metals or meet a lawfully enacted local recycling ordinance, if more restrictive. Exception : Rural jurisdictions that meet and apply for the exemption in Public Resources Code 42649.82 (a)(2)(A) et seq. shall also be exempt from the organic waste portion of this section. 5.410.1.1 Additions. All additions conducted within a 12-month period under single or multiple permits, resulting in an increase of 30% or more in floor area, shall provide recycling areas on site. Exception : Additions within a tenant space resulting in less than a 30% increase in the tenant space floor area. 5.410.1.2 Sample ordinance. Space allocation for recycling areas shall comply with Chapter 18, Part 3, Division 30 of the Public Resources Code. Chapter 18 is known as the California Solid Waste Reuse and Recycling Access Act of 1991 (Act). Note: A sample ordinance for use by local agencies may be found in Appendix A of the document at the CalRecycle’s web site. 5.410.2.5 Documentation and training. [N] A Systems Manual and Systems Operations Training are required, including Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) requirements in California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 8, Section 5142, and other related regulations. 5.410.2.5.1 Systems manual. [N] Documentation of the operational aspects of the building shall be completed within the systems manual and delivered to the building owner or representative. The systems manual shall include the following: 1. Site information, including facility description, history and current requirements. 2. Site contact information. 3. Basic operations and maintenance, including general site operating procedures, basic troubleshooting, recommended maintenance requirements, site events log. 4. Major systems. 5. Site equipment inventory and maintenance notes. 6. A copy of verifications required by the enforcing agency or this code. 7. Other resources and documentation, if applicable. 5.410.2.5.2 Systems operations training. [N] A program for training of the appropriate maintenance staff for each equipment type and/or system shall be developed and documented in the commissioning report and shall include the following: 1. System/equipment overview (what it is, what it does and with what other systems and/or equipment it interfaces). 2. Review and demonstration of servicing/preventive maintenance. 3. Review of the information in the Systems Manual. 4. Review of the record drawings on the system/equipment. SECTION 5.304 OUTDOOR WATER USE 5.304.1 OUTDOOR POTABLE WATER USE IN LANDSCAPE AREAS. Nonresidential developments shall comply with a local water efficient landscape ordinance or the current California Department of Water Resources' Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO), whichever is more stringent. Notes: 1. The Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO) is located in the California Code of Regulations, Title 23, Chapter 2.7, Division 2. 2. MWELO and supporting documents, including a water budget calculator, are available at: https://www.water.ca.gov/. 5.304.6 OUTDOOR POTABLE WATER USE IN LANDSCAPE AREAS. For public schools and community colleges, landscape projects as described in Sections 5.304.6.1 and 5.304.6.2 shall comply with the California Department of Water Resources Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO) commencing with Section 490 of Chapter 2.7, Division 2, Title 23, California Code of Regulations, except that the evapotranspiration adjustment factor (ETAF) shall be 0.65 with an additional water allowance for special landscape areas (SLA) of 0.35. Exception: Any project with an aggregate landscape area of 2,500 square feet or less may comply with the prescriptive measures contained in Appendix D of the MWELO. 5.304.6.1 Newly constructed landscapes. New construction projects with an aggregate landscape area equal to or greater than 500 square feet. 5.304.6.2 Rehabilitated landscapes. Rehabilitated landscape projects with an aggregate landscape area equal to or greater than 1,200 square feet. DISCLAIMER:THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED AND INTENDED TO BE USED AS A MEANS TO INDICATE AREAS OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS (CALGREEN) CODE. DUE TO THE VARIABLES BETWEEN BUILDING DEPARTMENT JURISDICTIONS, THIS CHECKLIST IS TO BE USED ON AN INDIVIDUAL PROJECT BASIS AND MAY BE MODIFIED BY THE END USER TO MEET THOSE INDIVIDUAL NEEDS. THE END USER ASSUMES ALL RESPONSIBILITY ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF THIS DOCUMENT, INCLUDING VERIFICATION WITH THE FULL CODE. 5.303.4 COMMERCIAL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. 5.303.4.1 Food Waste Disposers. Disposers shall either modulate the use of water to no more than 1 gpm when the disposer is not in use (not actively grinding food waste/no-load) or shall automatically shut off after no more than 10 minutes of inactivity. Disposers shall use no more than 8 gpm of water. Note: This code section does not affect local jurisdiction authority to prohibit or require disposer installation. 5.303.5 AREAS OF ADDITION OR ALTERATION. For those occupancies within the authority of the California Building Standards Commission as specified in Section 103, the provisions of Section 5.303.3 and 5.303.4 shall apply to new fixtures in additions or areas of alteration to the building. 5.303.6 STANDARDS FOR PLUMBING FIXTURES AND FITTINGS. Plumbing fixtures and fittings shall be installed in accordance with the California Plumbing Code, and shall meet the applicable standards referenced in Table 1701.1 of the California Plumbing Code and in Chapter 6 of this code. SECTION 5.402 DEFINITIONS 5.402.1 DEFINITIONS. The following terms are defined in Chapter 2 (and are included here for reference) ADJUST. To regulate fluid flow rate and air patterns at the terminal equipment, such as to reduce fan speed or adjust a damper. BALANCE. To proportion flows within the distribution system, including sub-mains, branches and terminals, according to design quantities. BUILDING COMMISSIONING. A systematic quality assurance process that spans the entire design and construction process, including verifying and documenting that building systems and components are planned, designed, installed, tested, operated and maintained to meet the owner’s project requirements. ORGANIC WASTE. Food waste, green waste, landscape and pruning wste, nonhazardous wood waste, and food soiled paper waste that is mixed in with food waste. TEST. A procedure to determine quantitative performance of a system or equipment SECTION 5.407 WATER RESISTANCE AND MOISTURE MANAGEMENT 5.407.1 WEATHER PROTECTION. Provide a weather-resistant exterior wall and foundation envelope as required by California Building Code Section 1402.2 (Weather Protection), manufacturer's installation instructions or local ordinance, whichever is more stringent. 5.407.2 MOISTURE CONTROL. Employ moisture control measures by the following methods. 5.407.2.1 Sprinklers. Design and maintain landscape irrigation systems to prevent spray on structures. 5.407.2.2 Entries and openings . Design exterior entries and/or openings subject to foot traffic or wind-driven rain to prevent water intrusion into buildings as follows: 5.407.2.2.1 Exterior door protection. Primary exterior entries shall be covered to prevent water intrusion by using nonabsorbent floor and wall finishes within at least 2 feet around and perpendicular to such openings plus at least one of the following: 1. An installed awning at least 4 feet in depth. 2. The door is protected by a roof overhang at least 4 feet in depth. 3. The door is recessed at least 4 feet. 4. Other methods which provide equivalent protection. 5.407.2.2.2 Flashing. Install flashings integrated with a drainage plane. 5.410.2 COMMISSIONING. [N] New buildings 10,000 square feet and over. For new buildings 10,000 square feet and over, building commissioning shall be included in the design and construction processes of the building project to verify that the building systems and components meet the owner’s or owner representative’s project requirements. Commissioning shall be performed in accordance with this section by trained personnel with experience on projects of comparable size and complexity. For I-occupancies that are not regulated by OSHPD or for I-occupancies and L-occupancies that are not regulated y the California Energy Code Section 100.0 Scope, all requirements in Sections 5.410.2 through 5.410.2.6 shall apply. Note: For energy-related systems under the scope (Section 100) of the California Energy Code, including heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) systems and controls, indoor lighting systems and controls, as well as water heating systems and controls, refer to California Energy Code Section 120.8 for commissioning requirements Commissioning requirements shall include: 1. Owner’s or Owner representative’s project requirements. 2. Basis of design. 3. Commissioning measures shown in the construction documents. 4. Commissioning plan. 5. Functional performance testing. 6. Documentation and training. 7. Commissioning report. Exceptions: 1. Unconditioned warehouses of any size. 2. Areas less than 10,000 square feet used for offices or other conditioned accessory spaces within unconditioned warehouses. 3. Tenant improvements less than 10,000 square feet as described in Section 303.1.1. 4. Open parking garages of any size, or open parking garage areas, of any size, within a structure. Note: For the purposes of this section, unconditioned shall mean a building, area, or room which does not provide heating and or air conditioning. Informational Notes: 1. IAS AC 476 is an accreditation criteria for organizations providing training and/or certification of commissioning personnel. AC 476 is available to the Authority Having Jurisdiction as a reference for qualifications of commissioning personnel. AC 476 des not certify individuals to conduct functional performance tests or to adjust and balance systems. 2. Functional performance testing for heating, ventilation, air conditioning systems and lighting controls must be performed in compliance with the California Energy Code. 5.410.4.4 Reporting. After completion of testing, adjusting and balancing, provide a final report of testing signed by the individual responsible for performing these services. 5.410.4.5 Operation and maintenance (O & M) manual. Provide the building owner or representative with detailed operating and maintenance instructions and copies of guaranties/warranties for each system. O & M instructions shall be consistent with OSHA requirements in CCR, Title 8, Section 5142, and other related regulations. 5.410.4.5.1 Inspections and reports. Include a copy of all inspection verifications and reports required by the enforcing agency. 5.303.3.4 Faucets and fountains. 5.303.3.4.1 Nonresidential Lavatory faucets. Lavatory faucets shall have a maximum flow rate of not more than 0.5 gallons per minute at 60 psi. 5.303.3.4.2 Kitchen faucets. Kitchen faucets shall have a maximum flow rate of not more than 1.8 gallons per minute at 60 psi. Kitchen faucets may temporarily increase the flow above the maximum rate, but not to exceed 2.2 gallons per minute at 60 psi, and must default to a maximum flow rate of 1.8 gallons per minute at 60 psi. 5.303.3.4.3 Wash fountains. Wash fountains shall have a maximum flow rate of not more than1.8 gallons per minute/20 [rim space (inches) at 60 psi]. 5.303.3.4.4 Metering faucets. Metering faucets shall not deliver more than 0.20 gallons per cycle. 5.303.3.4.5 Metering faucets for wash fountains. Metering faucets for wash fountains shall have a maximum flow rate of not more than 0.20 gallons per minute/20 [rim space (inches) at 60 psi]. Note: Where complying faucets are unavailable, aerators or other means may be used to achieve reduction. DE A R T S LCINEA TS CTEC H TI LCFAO R INAI F OE GARY W. MILLER No. C14635 REN. 9-30-21 1177 Idaho Street, Suite 200 Redlands, CA 92374 Phone: 909-335-7400 Fax: 909-335-7299 info@miller-aip.com owner approval revisions/addenda project information sheet name sheet number initials date phase Project Number: Drawn By: Checked By: Issue Date: Sheet Of Sheets GWM© 2014 Miller Architectural CorporationZ:\PROJECTS\2017 Projects\St. Francis of Assisi La Quinta 1700019.RA\Drawings\Schematic Design\1300091.RA-St Francis of Assisi R19_2-8-22.rvt1700019.RA Author 2/8/22 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING REQUIREMENTS G-003SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISITHE ROMAN CATHOLIC BISHOP OFSAN BERNARDINO, A Corporation Sole47225 WASHINGTON STREET, LA QUINTA, CA92253APN: 643-090-035# Date Comment PLANNING COMMISSION SUBMITTAL - NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION TABLE 5.504.4.1 - ADHESIVE VOC LIMIT 1,2 Less Water and Less Exempt Compounds in Grams per Liter ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATIONS CURRENT VOC LIMIT INDOOR CARPET ADHESIVES 50 CARPET PAD ADHESIVES 50 OUTDOOR CARPET ADHESIVES 150 WOOD FLOORING ADHESIVES 100 RUBBER FLOOR ADHESIVES 60 SUBFLOOR ADHESIVES 50 CERAMIC TILE ADHESIVES 65 VCT & ASPHALT TILE ADHESIVES 50 DRYWALL & PANEL ADHESIVES 50 COVE BASE ADHESIVES 50 MULTIPURPOSE CONSTRUCTION ADHESIVES 70 STRUCTURAL GLAZING ADHESIVES 100 SINGLE-PLY ROOF MEMBRANE ADHESIVES 250 OTHER ADHESIVES NOT SPECIFICALLY LISTED 50 SPECIALTY APPLICATIONS PVC WELDING 510 CPVC WELDING 490 ABS WELDING 325 PLASTIC CEMENT WELDING 250 ADHESIVE PRIMER FOR PLASTIC 550 CONTACT ADHESIVE 80 SPECIAL PURPOSE CONTACT ADHESIVE 250 STRUCTURAL WOOD MEMBER ADHESIVE 140 TOP & TRIM ADHESIVE 250 SUBSTRATE SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS METAL TO METAL 30 PLASTIC FOAMS 50 POROUS MATERIAL (EXCEPT WOOD)50 WOOD 30 FIBERGLASS 80 1. IF AN ADHESIVE IS USED TO BOND DISSIMILAR SUBSTRATES TOGETHER, THE ADHESIVE WITH THE HIGHEST VOC CONTENT SHALL BE ALLOWED. 2. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING METHODS TO MEASURE THE VOC CONTENT SPECIFIED IN THIS TABLE, SEE SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT RULE 1168, www.arb.ca.gov/DRDB/SC/CURHTML/R1168.PDF TABLE 5.504.4.2 - SEALANT VOC LIMIT Less Water and Less Exempt Compounds in Grams per Liter SEALANTS CURRENT VOC LIMIT ARCHITECTURAL 250 MARINE DECK 760 NONMEMBRANE ROOF 300 ROADWAY 250 SINGLE-PLY ROOF MEMBRANE 450 OTHER 420 SEALANT PRIMERS ARCHITECTURAL NONPOROUS 250 POROUS 775 MODIFIED BITUMINOUS 500 MARINE DECK 760 OTHER 750 NOTE: FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING METHODS TO MEASURE THE VOC CONTENT SPECIFIED IN THESE TABLES, SEE SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT RULE 1168. TABLE 5.504.4.3 - VOC CONTENT LIMITS FOR ARCHITECTURAL COATINGS2,3 GRAMS OF VOC PER LITER OF COATING, LESS WATER & LESS EXEMPT COMPOUNDS COATING CATEGORY CURRENT VOC LIMIT FLAT COATINGS 50 NONFLAT COATINGS 100 NONFLAT HIGH GLOSS COATINGS 150 SPECIALTY COATINGS ALUMINUM ROOF COATINGS 400 BASEMENT SPECIALTY COATINGS 400 BITUMINOUS ROOF COATINGS 50 BITUMINOUS ROOF PRIMERS 350 BOND BREAKERS 350 CONCRETE CURING COMPOUNDS 350 CONCRETE/MASONRY SEALERS 100 DRIVEWAY SEALERS 50 DRY FOG COATINGS 150 FAUX FINISHING COATINGS 350 FIRE RESISTIVE COATINGS 350 FLOOR COATINGS 100 FORM-RELEASE COMPOUNDS 250 GRAPHIC ARTS COATINGS (SIGN PAINTS)500 HIGH-TEMPERATURE COATINGS 420 INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE COATINGS 250 LOW SOLIDS COATINGS 1 120 MAGNESITE CEMENT COATINGS 450 MASTIC TEXTURE COATINGS 100 METALLIC PIGMENTED COATINGS 500 MULTICOLOR COATINGS 250 PRETREATMENT WASH PRIMERS 420 PRIMERS, SEALERS, & UNDERCOATERS 100 REACTIVE PENETRATING SEALERS 350 RECYCLED COATINGS 250 ROOF COATINGS 50 RUST PREVENTATIVE COATINGS 250 SHELLACS: CLEAR 730 OPAQUE 550 SPECIALTY PRIMERS, SEALERS & UNDERCOATERS 100 STAINS 250 STONE CONSOLIDANTS 450 SWIMMING POOL COATINGS 340 TRAFFIC MARKING COATINGS 100 TUB & TILE REFINISH COATINGS 420 WATERPROOFING MEMBRANES 250 WOOD COATINGS 275 WOOD PRESERVATIVES 350 ZINC-RICH PRIMERS 340 1. GRAMS OF VOC PER LITER OF COATING, INCLUDING WATER & EXEMPT COMPOUNDS 2. THE SPECIFIED LIMITS REMAIN IN EFFECT UNLESS REVISED LIMITS ARE LISTED IN SUBSEQUENT COLUMNS IN THE TABLE. 3. VALUES IN THIS TABLE ARE DERIVED FROM THOSE SPECIFIED BY THE CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD, ARCHITECTURAL COATINGS SUGGESTED CONTROL MEASURE, FEB. 1, 2008. MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM THE AIR RESOURCES BOARD. TABLE 5.504.4.5 - FORMALDEHYDE LIMITS 1 MAXIMUM FORMALDEHYDE EMISSIONS IN PARTS PER MILLION PRODUCT CURRENT LIMIT HARDWOOD PLYWOOD VENEER CORE 0.05 HARDWOOD PLYWOOD COMPOSITE CORE 0.05 PARTICLE BOARD 0.09 MEDIUM DENSITY FIBERBOARD 0.11 THIN MEDIUM DENSITY FIBERBOARD 2 0.13 1. VALUES IN THIS TABLE ARE DERIVED FROM THOSE SPECIFIED BY THE CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD, AIR TOXICS CONTROL MEASURE FOR COMPOSITE WOOD AS TESTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ASTM E 1333. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, SEE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 17, SECTIONS 93120 THROUGH 93120.12. 2. THIN MEDIUM DENSITY FIBERBOARD HAS A MAXIMUM THICKNESS OF 5/16 INCHES (8 MM). Y N/A Y N/A Y N/A Y N/ARESPON. PARTY RESPON. PARTY RESPON. PARTY RESPON. PARTY Y = YES N/A = NOT APPLICABLE RESPON. PARTY = RESPONSIBLE PARTY (ie: ARCHITECT, ENGINEER, OWNER, CONTRACTOR, INSPECTOR ETC.) 5.504.4.3 Paints and coatings. Architectural paints and coatings shall comply with VOC limits in Table 1 of the ARB Architectural Coatings Suggested Control Measure, as shown in Table 5.504.4.3, unless more stringent local limits apply. The VOC content limit for coatings that do not meet the definitions for the specialty coatings categories listed in Table 5.504.4.3 shall be determined by classifying the coating as a Flat, Nonflat or Nonflat-High Gloss coating, based on its gloss, as defined in Subsections 4.21, 4.36 and 4.37 of the 2007 California Air Resources Board Suggested Control Measure, and the corresponding Flat, Nonflat or Nonflat-High Gloss VOC limit in Table 5.504.4.3 shall apply. 5.504.4.3.1 Aerosol Paints and coatings. Aerosol paints and coatings shall meet the PWMIR Limits for ROC in Section 94522(a)(3) and other requirements, including prohibitions on use of certain toxic compounds and ozone depleting substances, in Sections 94522(c)(2) and (d)(2) of California Code of Regulations, Title 17, commencing with Section 94520; and in areas under the jurisdiction of the Bay Area Air Quality Management District additionally comply with the percent VOC by weight of product limits of Regulation 8 Rule 49. 5.504.4.4.1 Carpet cushion. All carpet cushion installed in the building interior shall meet the requirements of the Carpet and Rug Institute Green Label program. 5.504.4.4.2 Carpet adhesive. All carpet adhesive shall meet the requirements of Table 5.504.4.1. 5.504.4.5 Composite wood products. Hardwood plywood, particleboard and medium density fiberboard composite wood products used on the interior or exterior of the buildings shall meet the requirements for formaldehyde as specified in ARB's Air Toxics Control Measure (ATCM) for Composite Wood (17 CCR 93120 et seq.). Those materials not exempted under the ATCM must meet the specified emission limits, as shown in Table 5.504.4.5. 5.504.4.5.3 Documentation. Verification of compliance with this section shall be provided as requested by the enforcing agency. Documentation shall include at least one of the following: 1. Product certifications and specifications. 2. Chain of custody certifications. 3. Product labeled and invoiced as meeting the Composite Wood Products regulation (see CCR, Title 17, Section 93120, et seq.). 4. Exterior grade products marked as meeting the PS-1 or PS-2 standards of the Engineered Wood Association, the Australian AS/NZS 2269 or European 636 3S standards. 5. Other methods acceptable to the enforcing agency. 5.508.2.1 Refrigerant piping. Piping compliant with the California Mechanical Code shall be installed to be accessible for leak protection and repairs. Piping runs using threaded pipe, copper tubing with an outside diameter (OD) less than 1/4 inch, flared tubing connections and short radius elbows shall not be used in refrigerant systems except as noted below. 5.508.2.1.1 Threaded pipe. Threaded connections are permitted at the compressor rack. 5.508.2.1.2 Copper pipe. Copper tubing with an OD less than 1/4 inch may be used in systems with a refrigerant charge of 5 pounds or less. 5.508.2.1.2.1 Anchorage. One-fouth-inch OD tubing shall be securely clamped to a rigid base to keep vibration levels below 8 mils. 5.508.2.1.3 Flared tubing connections. Double-flared tubing connections may be used for pressure controls, valve pilot lines and oil. Exception: Single-flared tubing connections may be used with a multiring seal coated with industrial sealant suitable for use with refrigerants and tightened in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations. 5.508.2.1.4 Elbows. Short radius elbows are only permitted where space limitations prohibit use of long radius elbows. 5.508.2.2 Valves. Valves Valves and fittings shall comply with the California Mechanical Code and as follows. 5.508.2.2.1 Pressure relief valves. For vessels containing high-GWP refrigerant, a rupture disc shall be installed between the outlet of the vessel and the inlet of the pressure relief valve. 5.508.2.2.1.1 Pressure detection. A pressure gauge, pressure transducer or other device shall be installed in the space between the rupture disc and the relief valve inlet to indicate a disc rupture or discharge of the relief valve. 5.508.2.2.2 Access valves. Only Schrader access valves with a brass or steel body are permitted for use. 5.508.2.2.2.1 Valve caps. For systems with a refrigerant charge of 5 pounds or more, valve caps shall be brass or steel and not plastic. 5.508.2.2.2.2 Seal caps. If designed for it, the cap shall have a neoprene O-ring in place. 5.508.2.2.2.2.1 Chain tethers. Chain tethers to fit ovr the stem are required for valves designed to have seal caps. Exception: Valves with seal caps that are not removed from the valve during stem operation. 5.508.2.3 Refrigerated service cases. Refrigerated service cases holding food products containing vinegar and salt shall have evaporator coils of corrosion-resistant material, such as stainless steel; or be coated to prevent corrosion from these substances. 5.508.2.3.1 Coil coating. Consideration shall be given to the heat transfer efficiency of coil coating to maximize energy efficiency. 5.508.2.4 Refrigerant receivers. Refrigerant receivers with capacities greater than 200 pounds shall be fitted with a device tha indicates the level of refrigerant in the receiver. 5.508.2.5 Pressure testing. The system shall be pressure tested during installation prior to evacuation and charging. 5.508.2.5.1 Minimum pressure. The system shall be charged with regulated dry nitrogen and appropriate tracer gas to bring system pressure up to 300 psig minimum. 5.508.2.5.2 Leaks. Check the system for leaks, repair any leaks, and retest for pressure using the same gauge. 5.508.2.5.3 Allowable pressure change. The system shall stand, unaltered, for 24 hours with no more than a +/- one pound pressure change from 300 psig, measured with the same gauge. 5.508.2.6 Evacuation. The system shall be evacuated after pressure testing and prior to charging. 5.508.2.6.1 First vacuum. Pull a system vacuum down to at least 1000 microns (+/- 50 microns), and hold for 30 minutes. 5.508.2.6.2 Second vacuum. Pull a second system vacuum to a minimum of 500 microns and hold for 30 minutes. 5.508.2.6.3 Third vacuum. Pull a third vacuum down to a minimum of 300 microns, and hold for 24 hours with a maximum drift of 100 microns over a 24-hour period. CHAPTER 7 INSTALLER & SPECIAL INSPECTOR QUALIFICATIONS 702 QUALIFICATIONS 702.1 INSTALLER TRAINING.HVAC system installers shall be trained and certified in the proper installation of HVAC systems including ducts and equipment by a nationally or regionally recognized training or certification program. Uncertified persons may perform HVAC installations when under the direct supervision and responsibility of a person trained and certified to install HVAC systems or contractor licensed to install HVAC systems. Examples of acceptable HVAC training and certification programs include but are not limited to the following: 1. State certified apprenticeship programs. 2. Public utility training programs. 3. Training programs sponsored by trade, labor or statewide energy consulting or verification organizations. 4. Programs sponsored by manufacturing organizations. 5. Other programs acceptable to the enforcing agency. 702.2 SPECIAL INSPECTION [HCD].When required by the enforcing agency, the owner or the responsible entity acting as the owner's agent shall employ one or more special inspectors to provide inspection or other duties necessary to substantiate compliance with this code. Special inspectors shall demonstrate competence to the satisfaction of the enforcing agency for the particular type of inspection or task to be performed. In addition to other certifications or qualifications acceptable to the enforcing agency, the following certifications or education may be considered by the enforcing agency when evaluating the qualifications of a special inspector: 1. Certification by a national or regional green building program or standard publisher. 2. Certification by a statewide energy consulting or verification organization, such as HERS raters, building performance contractors, and home energy auditors. 3. Successful completion of a third party apprentice training program in the appropriate trade. 4. Other programs acceptable to the enforcing agency. Notes: 1. Special inspectors shall be independent entities with no financial interest in the materials or the project they are inspecting for compliance with this code. 2. HERS raters are special inspectors certified by the California Energy Commission (CEC) to rate homes in California according to the Home Energy Rating System (HERS). [BSC-CG] When required by the enforcing agency, the owner or the responsible entity acting as the owner's agent shall employ one or more special inspectors to provide inspection or other duties necessary to substantiate compliance with this code. Special inspectors shall demonstrate competence to the satisfaction of the enforcing agency for the particular type of inspection or task to be performed. In addition, the special inspector shall have a certification from a recognized state, national or international association, as determined by the local agency. The area of certification shall be closely related to the primary job function, as determined by the local agency. Note: Special inspectors shall be independent entities with no financial interest in the materials or the project they are inspecting for compliance with this code. 703 VERIFICATIONS 703.1 DOCUMENTATION.Documentation used to show compliance with this code shall include but is not limited to, construction documents, plans, specifications, builder or installer certification, inspection reports, or other methods acceptable to the enforcing agency which demonstrate substantial conformance. When specific documentation or special inspection is necessary to verify compliance, that method of compliance will be specified in the appropriate section or identified applicable checklist. 2019 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE NONRESIDENTIAL MANDATORY MEASURES, SHEET 1 (January 2020, Includes August 2019 Supplement) SECTION 5.505 INDOOR MOISTURE CONTROL 5.505.1 INDOOR MOISTURE CONTROL. Buildings shall meet or exceed the provisions of California Building Code, CCR, Title 24, Part 2, Sections 1202 (Ventilation) and Chapter 14 (Exterior Walls). For additional measures, see Section 5.407.2 of this code. SECTION 5.506 INDOOR AIR QUALITY 5.506.1 OUTSIDE AIR DELIVERY. For mechanically or naturally ventilated spaces in buildings, meet the minimum requirements of Section 120.1 (Requirements For Ventilation) of the California Energy Code, or the applicable local code, whichever is more stringent, and Division 1, Chapter 4 of CCR, Title 8. 5.506.2 CARBON DIOXIDE (CO 2) MONITORING. For buildings or additions equipped with demand control ventilation, CO2 sensors and ventilation controls shall be specified and installed in accordance with the requirements of the California Energy Code, Section 120(c)(4). SECTION 5.507 ENVIRONMENTAL COMFORT 5.507.4 ACOUSTICAL CONTROL. Employ building assemblies and components with Sound Transmission Class (STC) values determined in accordance with ASTM E 90 and ASTM E 413, or Outdoor-Indoor Sound Transmission Class (OITC) determined in accordance with ASTM E 1332, using either the prescriptive or performance method in Section 5.507.4.1 or 5.507.4.2. Exception: Buildings with few or no occupants or where occupants are not likely to be affected by exterior noise, as determined by the enforcement authority, such as factories, stadiums, storage, enclosed parking structures and utility buildings. Exception: [DSA-SS] For public schools and community colleges, the requirements of this section and all subsections apply only to new construction. 5.507.4.1 Exterior noise transmission, prescriptive method. Wall and roof-ceiling assemblies exposed to the noise source making up the building or addition envelope or altered envelope shall meet a composite STC rating of at least 50 or a composite OITC rating of no less than 40, with exterior windows of a minimum STC of 40 or OITC of 30 in the following locations: 1. Within the 65 CNEL noise contour of an airport. Exceptions: 1. Ldn or CNEL for military airports shall be determined by the facility Air Installation Compatible Land Use Zone (AICUZ) plan. 2. Ldn or CNEL for other airports and heliports for which a land use plan has not been developed shall be determined by the local general plan noise element. 2. Within the 65 CNEL or L dn noise contour of a freeway or expressway, railroad, industrial source or fixed-guideway source as determined by the Noise Element of the General Plan. 5.507.4.1.1. Noise exposure where noise contours are not readily available. Buildings exposed to a noise level of 65 dB Leq - 1-hr during any hour of operation shall have building, addition or alteration exterior wall and roof-ceiling assemblies exposed to the noise source meeting a composite STC rating of at least 45 (or OITC 35), with exterior windows of a minimum STC of 40 (or OITC 30). 5.507.4.2 Performance Method. For buildings located as defined in Section 5.507.4.1 or 5.507.4.1.1, wall and roof-ceiling assemblies exposed to the noise source making up the building or addition envelope or altered envelope shall be constructed to provide an interior noise environment attributable to exterior sources that does not exceed an hourly equivalent noise level (Leq-1Hr) of 50 dBA in occupied areas during any hour of operation. 5.507.4.2.1 Site Features. Exterior features such as sound walls or earth berms may be utilized as appropriate to the building, addition or alteration project to mitigate sound migration to the interior. 5.507.4.2.2 Documentation of Compliance. An acoustical analysis documenting complying interior sound levels shall be prepared by personnel approved by the architect or engineer of record. 5.507.4.3 Interior sound transmission. Wall and floor-ceiling assemblies separating tenant spaces and tenant spaces and public places shall have an STC of at least 40. Note: Examples of assemblies and their various STC ratings may be found at the California Office of Noise Control: www.toolbase.org/PDF/CaseStudies/stc_icc_ratings.pdf. SECTION 5.508 OUTDOOR AIR QUALITY 5.508.1 Ozone depletion and greenhouse gas reductions. Installations of HVAC, refrigeration and fire suppression equipment shall comply with Sections 5.508.1.1 and 5.508.1.2. 5.508.1.1 Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs). Install HVAC, refrigeration and fire suppression equipment that do not contain CFCs. 5.508.1.2 Halons. Install HVAC, refrigeration and fire suppression equipment that do not contain Halons. 5.508.2 Supermarket refrigerant leak reduction. New commercial refrigeration systems shall comply with the provisions of this section when installed in retail food stores 8,000 square feet or more conditioned area, and that utilize either refrigerated display cases, or walk-in coolers or freezers connected to remote compressor units or condensing units. The leak reduction measures apply to refrigeration systems containing high-global-warming potential (high-GWP) refrigerants with a GWP of 150 or greater. New refrigeration systems include both new facilities and the replacement of existing refrigeration systems in existing facilities. Exception: Refrigeration systems containing low-global warming potential (low-GWP) refrigerant with a GWP value less than 150 are not subject to this section. Low-GWP refrigerants are nonozone-depleting refrigerants that include ammonia, carbon dioxide (CO2), and potentially other refrigerants. 5.504.4.6 Resilient flooring systems. For 80 percent of floor area receiving resilient flooring, installed resilient flooring shall meet at least one of the following: 1. Certified under the Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI) FloorScore program; 2. Compliant with the VOC-emission limits and testing requirements specified in the California Department of Public Health's 2010 Standard Method for the Testing and Evaluation Chambers, Version 1.1, February 2010; 3. Compliant with the Collaborative for High Performance Schools California (2014 CA-CHPS) Criteria and listed in the CHPS High Performance Product Database; or 4. Products certified under UL GREENGUARD Gold (formerly the Greenguard Children's & Schools Program). 5.504.4.6.1 Verification of compliance. Documentation shall be provided verifying that resilient flooring materials meet the pollutant emission limits. 5.504.5.3 Filters. In mechanically ventilated buildings, provide regularly occupied areas of the building with air filtration media for outside and return air that provides at least a Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV) of 13. MERV 13 filters shall be installed prior to occupancy, and recommendations for maintenance with filters of the same value shall be included in the operation and maintenance manual. Exceptions: Existing mechanical equipment. 5.504.5.3.1 Labeling. Installed filters shall be clearly labeled by the manufacturer indicating the MERV rating. 5.504.7 ENVIRONMENTAL TOBACCO SMOKE (ETS) CONTROL. Where outdoor areas are provided for smoking, prohibit smoking within 25 feet of building entries, outdoor air intakes and operable windows and within the building as already prohibited by other laws or regulations; or as enforced by ordinances, regulations or policies of any city, county, city and county, California Community College, campus of the California State University, or campus of the University of California, whichever are more stringent. When ordinances, regulations or policies are not in place, post signage to inform building occupants of the prohibitions. 5.504.4.3.2 Verification. Verification of compliance with this section shall be provided at the request of the enforcing agency. Documentation may include, but is not limited to, the following: 1. Manufacturer's product specification 2. Field verification of on-site product containers 5.504.4.4 Carpet Systems. All carpet installed in the building interior shall meet at least one of the testing and product requirements: 1. Carpet and Rug Institute's Green Label Plus Program. 2. Compliant with the VOC-emission limits and testing requirements specified in the California Department of Public Health Standard Method for the Testing and Evaluation of Volatile Organic Chemical Emissions from Indoor Sources Using Environmental Chambers, Version 1.1, February 2010 (also known as CDPH Standard Method V1.1 or Specification 01350). 3. NSF/ANSI 140 at the Gold level or higher; 4. Scientific Certifications Systems Sustainable Choice; or 5. Compliant with the Collaborative for High Performance Schools California (2014 CA-CHPS) Criteria listed in the CHPS High Performance Product Database. 5.504.4 FINISH MATERIAL POLLUTANT CONTROL. Finish materials shall comply with Sections 5.504.4.1 through 5.504.4.6. 5.504.4.1 Adhesives, sealants and caulks. Adhesives, sealants, and caulks used on the project shall meet the requirements of the following standards: 1. Adhesives, adhesive bonding primers, adhesive primers, sealants, sealant primers and caulks shall comply with local or regional air pollution control or air quality management district rules where applicable, or SCAQMD Rule 1168 VOC limits, as shown in Tables 5.504.4.1 and 5.504.4.2. Such products also shall comply with the Rule 1168 prohibition on the use of certain toxic compounds (chloroform, ethylene dichloride, methylene chloride, perchloroethylene and trichloroethylene), except for aerosol products as specified in subsection 2, below. 2. Aerosol adhesives, and smaller unit sizes of adhesives, and sealant or caulking compounds (in units of product, less packaging, which do not weigh more than one pound and do not consist of more than 16 fluid ounces) shall comply with statewide VOC standards and other requirements, including prohibitions on use of certain toxic compounds, of California Code of Regulations, Title 17, commencing with Section 94507. DISCLAIMER:THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED AND INTENDED TO BE USED AS A MEANS TO INDICATE AREAS OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS (CALGREEN) CODE. DUE TO THE VARIABLES BETWEEN BUILDING DEPARTMENT JURISDICTIONS, THIS CHECKLIST IS TO BE USED ON AN INDIVIDUAL PROJECT BASIS AND MAY BE MODIFIED BY THE END USER TO MEET THOSE INDIVIDUAL NEEDS. THE END USER ASSUMES ALL RESPONSIBILITY ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF THIS DOCUMENT, INCLUDING VERIFICATION WITH THE FULL CODE. DE A R T S LCINEA TS CTEC H TI LCFAO R INAI F OE GARY W. MILLER No. C14635 REN. 9-30-21 1177 Idaho Street, Suite 200 Redlands, CA 92374 Phone: 909-335-7400 Fax: 909-335-7299 info@miller-aip.com owner approval revisions/addenda project information sheet name sheet number initials date phase Project Number: Drawn By: Checked By: Issue Date: Sheet Of Sheets GWM© 2014 Miller Architectural CorporationZ:\PROJECTS\2017 Projects\St. Francis of Assisi La Quinta 1700019.RA\Drawings\Schematic Design\1300091.RA-St Francis of Assisi R19_2-8-22.rvt1700019.RA Author 2/8/22 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING REQUIREMENTS G-004SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISITHE ROMAN CATHOLIC BISHOP OFSAN BERNARDINO, A Corporation Sole47225 WASHINGTON STREET, LA QUINTA, CA92253APN: 643-090-035# Date Comment PLANNING COMMISSION SUBMITTAL - NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION DE A R T S LCINEA TS CTEC H TI LCFAO R INAI F OE GARY W. MILLER No. C14635 REN. 9-30-21 1177 Idaho Street, Suite 200 Redlands, CA 92374 Phone: 909-335-7400 Fax: 909-335-7299 info@miller-aip.com owner approval revisions/addenda project information sheet name sheet number initials date phase Project Number: Drawn By: Checked By: Issue Date: Sheet Of Sheets GWM© 2014 Miller Architectural CorporationZ:\PROJECTS\2017 Projects\St. Francis of Assisi La Quinta 1700019.RA\Drawings\Schematic Design\1300091.RA-St Francis of Assisi R19_2-8-22.rvt1700019.RA Author 2/8/22 SITE CONDITIONS G-005SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISITHE ROMAN CATHOLIC BISHOP OFSAN BERNARDINO, A Corporation Sole47225 WASHINGTON STREET, LA QUINTA, CA92253APN: 643-090-035SCOPE OF W ORK # Date Comment PLANNING COMMISSION SUBMITTAL - NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION WASHINGTON ST . WASHINGTON ST. WASHINGTON ST. WASHINGTON ST.APN: 643-090-035C111174491JTSCHECKED BY:JOB NO:1-13-22DISREGARD PRINTS BEARINGEARLIER REVISION DATESSCALE:DRAWN BY:PREPARED FOR:JTSSHEET:1" = 30'DIOCESE OF SAN BERNARDINOOFDATEDESCRIPTIONNOBYREVISIONSAPPROVEDPRELIMINARY SITE/GRADING PLAN47225 WASHINGTON STREETEST.1941SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISIPRELIMINARY SITE/GRADING PLANSAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISIPROJECT SITEVICINITY MAPPROJECT INFORMATIONAPPLICANT/OWNERENGINEERABBREVIATIONS/LEGEND10CITY OF LA QUINTA, CASOURCE OF TOPOGRAPHY:47225 WASHINGTON STREETCITY OF LA QUINTA CALIFORNIAINDEX MAPEARTHWORK QUANTITIESPARKING SUMMARY:««PLANNING COMMISSION SUBMITTAL - NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION GEDDC C HWH REF. DN FOLDING PARTITION PARISH HALL 100 CHAIRS 115 STAGE 133 MEETING ROOM 06 126 MEETING ROOM 04 124 MEETING ROOM 02 122 MEETING ROOM 09 129 MEETING ROOM 07 127 MEETING ROOM 08 128 MEETING ROOM 10 130 KITCHEN 103 MAINTENANCE ROOM 107 RR MENS 110 RR WOMENS 109 OFFICE 120 MEETING ROOM 05 125 MEETING ROOM 03 123 STAGING 134 CIRCULATION 106 CHORAL ROOM 102 MEETING ROOM 01 121 LOBBY 101 CORRIDOR 223 PANTRY 104 WORKROOM 132 RR MENS 111 CORRIDOR 223 RR WOMENS 112 EGRESS 105 ELEC 140 FOLDING PARTITION 17 SF RISER 30 SF IDF SERVER 28 SFROBE STORAGEPERMENANT STAGE +18" A.F.F WALK-IN REFRIGERATOR 136 ACCESSIBLE LIFT A B B A ADMIN LOBBY 200 RECEPTION 203 WS 5 & 6 209 WS 3 & 4 211 WS 1 & 2 213 OFFICE 8 219 COUNSELING 202 STORAGE 216 OFFICE 5 218 OFFICE 3 212 OFFICE 2 210 OFFICE 4 214 OFFICE 6 220 CONFERENCE A201UNISEX A 204UNISEX B 205 OFFICE 1 208 OFFICE 9 217 OFFICE 10 215 OFFICE 7 221 BREAK ROOM 222 RISER 237 DE A R T S LCINEA TS CTEC H TI LCFAO R INAI F OE GARY W. MILLER No. C14635 REN. 9-30-21 1177 Idaho Street, Suite 200 Redlands, CA 92374 Phone: 909-335-7400 Fax: 909-335-7299 info@miller-aip.com owner approval revisions/addenda project information sheet name sheet number initials date phase Project Number: Drawn By: Checked By: Issue Date: Sheet Of Sheets GWM© 2014 Miller Architectural CorporationZ:\PROJECTS\2017 Projects\St. Francis of Assisi La Quinta 1700019.RA\Drawings\Schematic Design\1300091.RA-St Francis of Assisi R19_2-8-22.rvt1700019.RA MAC 2/8/22 CODE PLANS G-006SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISITHE ROMAN CATHOLIC BISHOP OFSAN BERNARDINO, A Corporation Sole47225 WASHINGTON STREET, LA QUINTA, CA92253APN: 643-090-035SCALE 1/16" = 1'-0"1PARISH HALL CODE PLAN PARISH HALL Name Number Area Occupant Factor Occupancy Load (Rounded PARISH HALL 100 7012 SF 15 467 LOBBY 101 1000 SF 15 66 CHORAL ROOM 102 804 SF 15 53 KITCHEN 103 837 SF 200 4 PANTRY 104 134 SF 200 0 EGRESS 105 189 SF 15 12 CIRCULATION 106 568 SF 15 37 MAINTENANCE ROOM 107 515 SF 300 1 RR WOMENS 109 144 SF 50 2 RR MENS 110 151 SF 50 3 RR MENS 111 239 SF 50 4 RR WOMENS 112 239 SF 50 4 CHAIRS 115 363 SF 300 1 OFFICE 120 115 SF 100 1 MEETING ROOM 01 121 758 SF 15 50 MEETING ROOM 02 122 655 SF 15 43 MEETING ROOM 03 123 627 SF 15 41 MEETING ROOM 04 124 688 SF 15 45 MEETING ROOM 05 125 625 SF 15 41 MEETING ROOM 06 126 596 SF 15 39 MEETING ROOM 07 127 613 SF 15 40 MEETING ROOM 08 128 447 SF 15 29 MEETING ROOM 09 129 451 SF 15 30 MEETING ROOM 10 130 453 SF 15 30 STORAGE 131 13 SF WORKROOM 132 301 SF 100 3 STAGE 133 930 SF 15 62 STAGING 134 206 SF 15 13 RISER 135 17 SF 300 0 WALK-IN REFRIGERATOR 136 83 SF 300 0 IDF SERVER 137 30 SF 300 0 ROBE STORAGE 138 28 SF 300 0 ELEC 140 201 SF 300 0 20031 SF 1121 PARISH HALL - PLUMBING Name Number Area Occupant Factor Occupant Load PARISH HALL 100 7012 SF 15 467.5 7012 SF 467.5 PLUMBING FIXTURE CALCULATION -CPC 2019 TABLE 422.1 PARISH HALL OCCUPANT LOAD: Parish Hall: 467 Kitchen:3 Stage:62 TOTAL:533 533 / 2 = 267 Required M Water Closets:3;Provided:4 Required M Urinals:3;Provided:2 Required M Lavatories:2;Provided:2 Required W Water Closets:6;Provided:6 Required W Lavatories:4;Provided:2 Required Drinking Fountains:2;Provided:2 Required Service Sink:1;Provided:1 THE PROPOSED PARISH HALL WILL FACILITATE THE CURRENT CONGREGATION AND WILL NOT ADD OCCUPANTS TO THE EXISTING USE. MEETING ROOMS WILL BE USED BY THE SAME OCCUPANTS AS THE PARISH HALL AND WILL NOT BE USED CONCURRENTLY. PLUMBING FIXTURE CALCULATION -CPC 2019 TABLE 422.1 MEETING ROOMS OCCUPANT LOAD: 339 / 2 = 170 Required M Water Closets:2;Provided:4 Required M Urinals:2;Provided:2 Required M Lavatories:1;Provided:2 Required W Water Closets:4;Provided:6 Required W Lavatories:2;Provided:2 Required Drinking Fountains:2;Provided:2 Required Service Sink:1;Provided:1 MINIMUM EXIT WIDTH PROVIDED EXIT WIDTH PARISH HALL:533 OCCUPANT LOAD x 0.15 =79.95"216" MEETING ROOMS:350 OCCUPANT LOAD x 0.15 =52.50"216" MAX ALLOWED EGRESS DISTANCE EGRESS DISTANCE A OCCUPANCY A 90'-0"250'-0" SPRINKLERED B 78'-10" SCALE 1/16" = 1'-0"2ADMIN BUILDING CODE PLAN ADMINISTRATION BUILDING Name Number Area Occupant Factor Occupancy Load ADMIN LOBBY 200 373 SF 150 2.5 CONFERENCE A 201 438 SF 150 2.9 COUNSELING 202 243 SF 150 1.6 RECEPTION 203 110 SF 150 0.7 UNISEX A 204 47 SF 150 0.3 UNISEX B 205 47 SF 150 0.3 SERVER / IT 207 87 SF 150 0.6 OFFICE 1 208 162 SF 150 1.1 WS 5 & 6 209 118 SF 150 0.8 OFFICE 2 210 162 SF 150 1.1 WS 3 & 4 211 118 SF 150 0.8 OFFICE 3 212 162 SF 150 1.1 WS 1 & 2 213 118 SF 150 0.8 OFFICE 4 214 169 SF 150 1.1 OFFICE 10 215 165 SF 150 1.1 STORAGE 216 73 SF 150 0.5 OFFICE 9 217 162 SF 150 1.1 OFFICE 5 218 160 SF 150 1.1 OFFICE 8 219 162 SF 150 1.1 OFFICE 6 220 170 SF 150 1.1 OFFICE 7 221 163 SF 150 1.1 BREAK ROOM 222 283 SF 150 1.9 CORRIDOR 223 465 SF 150 3.1 CORRIDOR 223 258 SF 150 1.7 CORRIDOR 223 854 SF 150 5.7 CORRIDOR 223 137 SF 150 0.9 RISER 237 18 SF 300 0.1 5422 SF 36.1 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING - PLUMBING Name Number Area Occupant Factor Occupant Load WS 1 & 2 213 118 SF 200 0.6 WS 3 & 4 211 118 SF 200 0.6 WS 5 & 6 209 118 SF 200 0.6 OFFICE 5 218 160 SF 200 0.8 OFFICE 3 212 162 SF 200 0.8 COUNSELING 202 243 SF 200 1.2 STORAGE 216 73 SF 200 0.4 CONFERENCE A 201 438 SF 200 2.2 ADMIN LOBBY 200 373 SF 200 1.9 OFFICE 8 219 162 SF 200 0.8 OFFICE 6 220 170 SF 200 0.9 RECEPTION 203 110 SF 200 0.5 OFFICE 4 214 169 SF 200 0.8 OFFICE 2 210 162 SF 200 0.8 CORRIDOR 223 465 SF 200 2.3 CORRIDOR 223 258 SF 200 1.3 CORRIDOR 223 854 SF 200 4.3 SERVER / IT 207 87 SF 200 0.4 UNISEX A 204 47 SF 200 0.2 UNISEX B 205 47 SF 200 0.2 OFFICE 1 208 162 SF 200 0.8 OFFICE 9 217 162 SF 200 0.8 OFFICE 10 215 165 SF 200 0.8 OFFICE 7 221 163 SF 200 0.8 CORRIDOR 223 137 SF 200 0.7 BREAK ROOM 222 283 SF 200 1.4 RISER 237 18 SF 30 0.6 5422 SF 27.6 PLUMBING FIXTURE CALCULATION -CPC 2019 TABLE 422.1 ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING OCCUPANT LOAD: 27 / 2 = 13.5 Required M Water Closets:1;Provided:2 Unisex Required M Urinals:1;Provided:0 Required M Lavatories:1;Provided:2 Unisex Required W Water Closets:1;Provided:2 Unisex Required W Lavatories:1;Provided:2 Unisex Required Drinking Fountains:2;Provided:2 Required Service Sink:1;Provided:1 MINIMUM EXIT WIDTH PROVIDED EXIT WIDTH ADMIN:36 OCCUPANT LOAD x 0.15 =5.4"108" MAX ALLOWED EGRESS DISTANCE A OCCUPANCY 300'-0" SPRINKLERED # Date Comment PLANNING COMMISSION SUBMITTAL - NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION S C O P E O F W O R K SCOPE OF W ORK EXISTING SANCTUARY SCOPE OF WORK AREA: 193,069 SQFT (4.43 ACRES)0 CURB FACE DROP-OFF158 PARKING STALLS (E) PARKING (E) PARKING (E) PARKING PIV/FDC F.H. ACCESSIBLE PATH OF TRAVEL ACCESSIBLE PATH OF TRAVEL VEHICLE PULL UP SPACE ACCESS ISLE F.H. (EXISTING) F.H. "ONE-WAY, DO NOT ENTER" SIGN "ONE-WAY, DO NOT ENTER" SIGN TE PHASE 2 PHASE 1 PHASE 1 PARISH HALL ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES 17'-0"14'-0" 9'-0"5'-0"9'-0"8'-0" 9'-0" NO PARKING NO PARKING1'-0"1'-0"18'-0"DE A R T S LCINEA TS CTEC H TI LCFAO R INAI F OE GARY W. MILLER No. C14635 REN. 9-30-21 1177 Idaho Street, Suite 200 Redlands, CA 92374 Phone: 909-335-7400 Fax: 909-335-7299 info@miller-aip.com owner approval revisions/addenda project information sheet name sheet number initials date phase Project Number: Drawn By: Checked By: Issue Date: Sheet Of Sheets GWM© 2014 Miller Architectural CorporationZ:\PROJECTS\2017 Projects\St. Francis of Assisi La Quinta 1700019.RA\Drawings\Schematic Design\1300091.RA-St Francis of Assisi R19_2-8-22.rvt1700019.RA CwH 2/8/22 SITE PLAN AS-100SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISITHE ROMAN CATHOLIC BISHOP OFSAN BERNARDINO, A Corporation Sole47225 WASHINGTON STREET, LA QUINTA, CA92253APN: 643-090-0350 80 120 16040 GRAPHIC SCALE 1" = 40'-0"1 SITE PLAN Parking Schedule EXISTING ACCESSIBLE PARKING 17 EXISTING PARKING 344 PROPOSED ACCESSIBLE STALLS 2 PROPOSED PARKING STALLS 151 PROPOSED VAN ACCESSIBLE STALLS 3 Total Parking Spots: 517 SCALE 1/8" = 1'-0" PARKING STALL LEGEND # Date Comment PLANNING COMMISSION SUBMITTAL - NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION REF. DN DNGEDDN DN DC C HWH DN DN30'-4"6'-8"EXISTING SANCTUARY 18 SF RISER PIV/FDC PIV/FDC F.H. 150' HOSE PULL LINE - TYP. RISER 135 83 SF WALK-IN REFRIGERATOR 79'70'60 '43'47'75'25'30'20'135'15' A-103 PARISH HALL A-104 MEETING ROOM A-105 MUSIC ROOM ZONE LEGEND A-102 ADMIN WING GROSS BUILDING AREA 4,835 SF 12,652 SF 8,819 SF 1,028 SF 27,334 SF PLUMBING FIXTURE COUNT REQUIRED PER IBC PROVIDED WATER CLOSETS: UNISEX MALE FEMALE LAVATORIES: UNISEX MALE FEMALEFEMALE DRINKING FOUNTIAN ACCESSIBLE FAMILY / ASSISTED USE RESTROOM: 0 6 6 0 2 4 2 0 0 9 9 0 5 5 0 0 PER CBC 2016 DE A R T S LCINEA TS CTEC H TI LCFAO R INAI F OE GARY W. MILLER No. C14635 REN. 9-30-21 1177 Idaho Street, Suite 200 Redlands, CA 92374 Phone: 909-335-7400 Fax: 909-335-7299 info@miller-aip.com owner approval revisions/addenda project information sheet name sheet number initials date phase Project Number: Drawn By: Checked By: Issue Date: Sheet Of Sheets GWM© 2014 Miller Architectural CorporationZ:\PROJECTS\2017 Projects\St. Francis of Assisi La Quinta 1700019.RA\Drawings\Schematic Design\1300091.RA-St Francis of Assisi R19_2-8-22.rvt1700019.RA Author 2/8/22 ENLARGED SITE PLAN AS-101SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISITHE ROMAN CATHOLIC BISHOP OFSAN BERNARDINO, A Corporation Sole47225 WASHINGTON STREET, LA QUINTA, CA92253APN: 643-090-0351/16" = 1'-0"1 ENLARGED SITE PLAN PROGRAM COMPARISON - ADMIN BUILDING Name Number Area PROGRAM AREA BLDG IDF SERVER 137 30 SF ROBE STORAGE 138 28 SF STORAGE 131 13 SF WALK-IN REFRIGERATOR 136 83 SF A CHAIRS 115 363 SF 194 SF A CHORAL ROOM 102 804 SF 873 SF A CIRCULATION 106 568 SF A EGRESS 105 189 SF A ELEC 140 201 SF A KITCHEN 103 837 SF 698 SF A LOBBY 101 1000 SF 862 SF A MAINTENANCE ROOM 107 515 SF 423 SF A MEETING ROOM 01 121 758 SF 630 SF A MEETING ROOM 02 122 655 SF 630 SF A MEETING ROOM 03 123 627 SF 630 SF A MEETING ROOM 04 124 688 SF 630 SF A MEETING ROOM 05 125 625 SF 630 SF A MEETING ROOM 06 126 596 SF 630 SF A MEETING ROOM 07 127 613 SF 630 SF A MEETING ROOM 08 128 447 SF 630 SF A MEETING ROOM 09 129 451 SF 630 SF A MEETING ROOM 10 130 453 SF 630 SF A OFFICE 120 115 SF 168 SF A PANTRY 104 134 SF 218 SF A PARISH HALL 100 7012 SF 7200 SF A RISER 135 17 SF A RR MENS 391 SF A RR WOMENS 383 SF A STAGE 133 930 SF 1200 SF A STAGING 134 206 SF 423 SF A WORKROOM 132 301 SF 279 SF A B ADMIN LOBBY 200 373 SF 193 SF B BREAK ROOM 222 283 SF 252 SF B CONFERENCE A 201 438 SF 400 SF B CORRIDOR 223 1714 SF B COUNSELING 202 243 SF 201 SF B OFFICE 1 208 162 SF B OFFICE 2 210 162 SF 168 SF B OFFICE 3 212 162 SF 168 SF B OFFICE 4 214 169 SF 168 SF B OFFICE 5 218 160 SF 168 SF B OFFICE 6 220 170 SF 168 SF B OFFICE 7 221 163 SF B OFFICE 8 219 162 SF 168 SF B OFFICE 9 217 162 SF B OFFICE 10 215 165 SF B RECEPTION 203 110 SF 168 SF B RISER 237 18 SF B SERVER / IT 207 87 SF B STORAGE 216 73 SF 168 SF B UNISEX A 204 47 SF B UNISEX B 205 47 SF B WS 1 & 2 213 118 SF 168 SF B WS 3 & 4 211 118 SF 168 SF B WS 5 & 6 209 118 SF 168 SF B NET BUILDING AREA 25454 SF 0 32 48 6416 GRAPHIC SCALE # Date Comment PLANNING COMMISSION SUBMITTAL - NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION SANCTUARY (EXISTING) PARISH HALL ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING PIV/FDC PIV/FDC F.H. 150' HOSE PULL LINE - TYP. F.H. EXISTING "ONE-WAY, DO NOT ENTER" SIGN "ONE-WAY, DO NOT ENTER" SIGN 85'55' 10' 6 0 '45'45'15'135'75'25'30'2 0' F.H. 6 5 '85'PIV POST VALVE INDICATOR FDC FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTION FH FIRE HYDRANT FIRE PLAN LEGEND 150' HOSE PULL LENGTH FIRE LANE PER FIRE LANE REQUIREMENTS, RIVERSIDE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT FORM 11 DE A R T S LCINEA TS CTEC H TI LCFAO R INAI F OE GARY W. MILLER No. C14635 REN. 9-30-21 1177 Idaho Street, Suite 200 Redlands, CA 92374 Phone: 909-335-7400 Fax: 909-335-7299 info@miller-aip.com owner approval revisions/addenda project information sheet name sheet number initials date phase Project Number: Drawn By: Checked By: Issue Date: Sheet Of Sheets GWM© 2014 Miller Architectural CorporationZ:\PROJECTS\2017 Projects\St. Francis of Assisi La Quinta 1700019.RA\Drawings\Schematic Design\1300091.RA-St Francis of Assisi R19_2-8-22.rvt1700019.RA CwH 2/8/22 FIRE LANE MARKING & STRIPING PLAN AS-102SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISITHE ROMAN CATHOLIC BISHOP OFSAN BERNARDINO, A Corporation Sole47225 WASHINGTON STREET, LA QUINTA, CA92253APN: 643-090-035SCALE 1" = 50'-0"1SITE FIRE PLAN SCALE 6" = 1'-0"2FIRE LANE REQUIREMENTS SCALE 1" = 50'-0"3FIRE PLAN LEGEND # Date Comment PLANNING COMMISSION SUBMITTAL - NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION GEDDC C HWH FOLDING PARTITION 7012 SF PARISH HALL 100 363 SF CHAIRS 115 930 SF STAGE 133 596 SF MEETING ROOM 06 126 688 SF MEETING ROOM 04 124 655 SF MEETING ROOM 02 122 451 SF MEETING ROOM 09 129 613 SF MEETING ROOM 07 127 447 SF MEETING ROOM 08 128 453 SF MEETING ROOM 10 130 837 SF KITCHEN 103 515 SF MAINTENANCE ROOM 107 151 SF RR MENS 110 144 SF RR WOMENS 109 115 SF OFFICE 120 625 SF MEETING ROOM 05 125 627 SF MEETING ROOM 03 123 206 SF STAGING 134 568 SF CIRCULATION 106 804 SF CHORAL ROOM 102 758 SF MEETING ROOM 01 121 1000 SF LOBBY 101 CORRIDOR 223 134 SF PANTRY 104 301 SF WORKROOM 132 239 SF RR MENS 111 854 SF CORRIDOR 223 239 SF RR WOMENS 112 189 SF EGRESS 105 201 SF ELEC 140 FOLDING PARTITION 26'-8"35'-4"38'-0"68'-0"30'-8"2'-8" 26'-10"23'-6"23'-6"23'-6"66'-0"36'-4"28'-1"10'-0"11'-1"27'-2"9'-0"10'-0"20'-4"27'-6"16'-8"20'-3"20'-8"20'-6"5'-0"6'-8"4 1 A-2022 A-203 2 A-203 1 1 A-302 16'-8"12'-4"29'-0"1'-0" 2'-11" EQ EQ 17'-3"14'-3"14'-3"17'-3"6'-8"12'-0"6'-8"6'-0"5'-0"10'-8"9'-4"6'-4"5'-0"6'-4"9'-4"3'-4"3'-4"10'-8"3'-4"3'-4"7'-4"10'-0"16'-0"16'-0"10'-0"7'-0"2'-8"10'-8"16'-0"15'-8"2'-8"2'-0"16'-8"34'-8"16'-8"8'-0" 36'-0" 10'-8"8'-0"8'-0" 1'-4" 4'-0"4'-0"4'-8"11'-0"8" 8'-8"8'-0"10'-0"8'-8"9'-4"8'-8"6'-8"24'-0"6'-0"70'-8"11'-4"96'-0"28'-8"63'-4" 6'-0" 51'-4" 17 SF RISER 28'-8" 2'-0" 1'-6" 32'-0" 201'-4" 2'-8" 194'-0"143'-4"4'-0"8'-0"8'-0"4'-0"25'-4"1'-6"1'-6"111'-4"10'-4"10'-4"17'-4" 10'-8" 16'-4"7'-7 5/8"31'-4"8'-2"8'-2"4'-0"2 A-302 3 A-302 15'-9"7'-7 5/8"2'-0"2'-0" 10'-0" 14'-0" 30 SF IDF SERVER 28 SFROBE STORAGE19'-0" PERMENANT STAGE +18" A.F.F 6'-0" 5'-4" A-301 2 34'-0"24'-8 3/4" 5'-6"11'-3"83 SF WALK-IN REFRIGERATOR 1369'-0"9'-2 3/4"14'-10"5'-0"18'-2"18'-2"18'-8"ACCESSIBLE LIFT A-301 3 A-301 4 A-301 1 31'-4"12'-0"12'-0"107'-10" 7'-0"7'-0"8'-0"3'-6"3'-2"11'-0"19'-0"19'-0" 17'-0"17'-0" DE A R T S LCINEA TS CTEC H TI LCFAO R INAI F OE GARY W. MILLER No. C14635 REN. 9-30-21 1177 Idaho Street, Suite 200 Redlands, CA 92374 Phone: 909-335-7400 Fax: 909-335-7299 info@miller-aip.com owner approval revisions/addenda project information sheet name sheet number initials date phase Project Number: Drawn By: Checked By: Issue Date: Sheet Of Sheets GWM© 2014 Miller Architectural CorporationZ:\PROJECTS\2017 Projects\St. Francis of Assisi La Quinta 1700019.RA\Drawings\Schematic Design\1300091.RA-St Francis of Assisi R19_2-8-22.rvt1700019.RA CwH 2/8/22 FLOOR PLAN - PARISH HALL A-101SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISITHE ROMAN CATHOLIC BISHOP OFSAN BERNARDINO, A Corporation Sole47225 WASHINGTON STREET, LA QUINTA, CA92253APN: 643-090-0351/8" = 1'-0"1 PARISH HALL FLOOR PLAN 0 16 24 328 GRAPHIC SCALE # Date Comment PLANNING COMMISSION SUBMITTAL - NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION REF. DN ALIGNS WITH DOOR OF SACTUARY 373 SF ADMIN LOBBY 200 RECEPTION 203 WS 5 & 6 209 WS 3 & 4 211 WS 1 & 2 213 OFFICE 8 219 243 SF COUNSELING 202 STORAGE 216 OFFICE 5 218 OFFICE 3 212 OFFICE 2 210 OFFICE 4 214 OFFICE 6 220 438 SF CONFERENCE A 201 106'-8"35'-4"4'-9"7'-6"8'-10"8'-8"8'-8"9'-1"39'-7"5'-0"16'-0"14'-0"5'-2"8'-8"8'-8"8'-8"8'-0" SERVER / IT 207 6'-4" UNISEX A 204 UNISEX B 205 4'-0"4'-0" OFFICE 1 208 OFFICE 9 217 OFFICE 10 215 OFFICE 7 221 EQEQEQ 5'-7"10'-8"15'-2"BREAK ROOM 222 A-2012 4 A-201 3 1 EQEQ147'-4"35'-4"17'-4"20'-0"96'-0"14'-0" 20'-8" 25'-4"6'-8" 74'-8"20'-0" 4'-0"9'-4"3'-11"7'-6"9'-0"7'-6"10'-8"3'-7"4'-3"8'-2"9'-0"8'-2"4'-0"3'-0"3'-0"4'-0"6'-0"25'-4"EQEQ 16'-0" 8"2'-8"20'-8"2'-8"6'-0"2'-8"6'-0"2'-8"8'-0"2'-8"10'-0"2'-8"8'-8"2'-8"9'-8"2'-8"5'-0"2'-7"2'-7"14'-0"14'-0"37'-0"36'-0"4'-8"9'-4"4'-8"2'-8"2'-8"19'-4"8'-0"8'-0"3"RISER 237 DE A R T S LCINEA TS CTEC H TI LCFAO R INAI F OE GARY W. MILLER No. C14635 REN. 9-30-21 1177 Idaho Street, Suite 200 Redlands, CA 92374 Phone: 909-335-7400 Fax: 909-335-7299 info@miller-aip.com owner approval revisions/addenda project information sheet name sheet number initials date phase Project Number: Drawn By: Checked By: Issue Date: Sheet Of Sheets GWM© 2014 Miller Architectural CorporationZ:\PROJECTS\2017 Projects\St. Francis of Assisi La Quinta 1700019.RA\Drawings\Schematic Design\1300091.RA-St Francis of Assisi R19_2-8-22.rvt1700019.RA CwH 2/8/22 FLOOR PLAN - ADMIN BUILDING A-102SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISITHE ROMAN CATHOLIC BISHOP OFSAN BERNARDINO, A Corporation Sole47225 WASHINGTON STREET, LA QUINTA, CA92253APN: 643-090-0351/8" = 1'-0"1 ADMIN BUILDING FLOOR PLAN 0 16 24 328 GRAPHIC SCALE # Date Comment PLANNING COMMISSION SUBMITTAL - NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION P-1 P-7 P-8 P-10 P-11 P-12 P-13 P-14 P-15 P-17 P-18 P-19 P-20 P-21 P-22 P-23 P-25 3 1/2" / 1'-0"3 1/2" / 1'-0"3 1/2" / 1'-0"3 5/8" / 1'-0"3 1/2" / 1'-0"3 1/2" / 1'-0"3 1/2" / 1'-0" 3 1/2" / 1'-0"3 1/2" / 1'-0"3 1/2" / 1'-0"3 1/2" / 1'-0"3 1/2" / 1'-0"3 1/2" / 1'-0"3 1/2" / 1'-0"3 1/2" / 1'-0"3 1/2" / 1'-0"1 3/4" / 1'-0"7/8" / 1'-0"3 1/2" / 1'-0"3 1/2" / 1'-0"3 1/2" / 1'-0"3 1/2" / 1'-0"1/2" / 1'-0"1/2" / 1'-0"4" / 1'-0"4" / 1'-0"3" / 1'-0"3" / 1'-0"4" / 1'-0"4" / 1'-0"4" / 1'-0"4" / 1'-0" 4" / 1'-0"4" / 1'-0"4" / 1'-0"4" / 1'-0"HVACHVACACCESS HATCH14' - 0" 30' - 7"18' - 6"18' - 6"14' - 7" 13' - 5"17' - 2"12' - 7"19' - 0"12' - 3"16' - 0"14' - 5" 28' - 0"19' - 9"9' - 9"20'-10"20'-10" DE A R T S LCINEA TS CTEC H TI LCFAO R INAI F OE GARY W. MILLER No. C14635 REN. 9-30-21 1177 Idaho Street, Suite 200 Redlands, CA 92374 Phone: 909-335-7400 Fax: 909-335-7299 info@miller-aip.com owner approval revisions/addenda project information sheet name sheet number initials date phase Project Number: Drawn By: Checked By: Issue Date: Sheet Of Sheets GWM© 2014 Miller Architectural CorporationZ:\PROJECTS\2017 Projects\St. Francis of Assisi La Quinta 1700019.RA\Drawings\Schematic Design\1300091.RA-St Francis of Assisi R19_2-8-22.rvt1700019.RA CwH 2/8/22 ROOF PLAN A-103SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISITHE ROMAN CATHOLIC BISHOP OFSAN BERNARDINO, A Corporation Sole47225 WASHINGTON STREET, LA QUINTA, CA92253APN: 643-090-0351/16" = 1'-0"1 ROOF PLAN 0 32 48 6416 GRAPHIC SCALE # Date Comment PLANNING COMMISSION SUBMITTAL - NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION GROUND LEVEL 0' -0" Level 2 14' -0" 10' PLATE LINE 10' -0" GL PL ? TR 1 TR 2 PL GLGL TR 1 TR 1PL RTTR 2 PL GROUND LEVEL 0' -0" Level 2 14' -0" LOWER PAD 0' -0" 10' PLATE LINE 10' -0" 19'-4" 2'-8"2'-8"14'-0"17'-2"TR 2 PLPL GLTR 1PL RT PL GROUND LEVEL 0' -0" Level 2 14' -0" LOWER PAD 0' -0" 10' PLATE LINE 10' -0" 4'-8"9'-4"4'-8"19'-3"RTTR 2 TR 1 GLPL GL TR 1 PL RT?TR 2 PL TR 2 TR 2 DE A R T S LCINEA TS CTEC H TI LCFAO R INAI F OE GARY W. MILLER No. C14635 REN. 9-30-21 1177 Idaho Street, Suite 200 Redlands, CA 92374 Phone: 909-335-7400 Fax: 909-335-7299 info@miller-aip.com owner approval revisions/addenda project information sheet name sheet number initials date phase Project Number: Drawn By: Checked By: Issue Date: Sheet Of Sheets GWM© 2014 Miller Architectural CorporationZ:\PROJECTS\2017 Projects\St. Francis of Assisi La Quinta 1700019.RA\Drawings\Schematic Design\1300091.RA-St Francis of Assisi R19_2-8-22.rvt1700019.RA CwH 2/8/22 EXTERIOR ELEVATION - ADMIN BLDG A-201SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISITHE ROMAN CATHOLIC BISHOP OFSAN BERNARDINO, A Corporation Sole47225 WASHINGTON STREET, LA QUINTA, CA92253APN: 643-090-035SCALE 1/8" = 1'-0"2ELEVATION -ADMIN NORTH SCALE 1/8" = 1'-0"3ELEVATION -ADMIN SOUTH SCALE 1/8" = 1'-0"4ELEVATION -ADMIN WEST FINISH SCHEDULE Material: Mark Material: Description GL GLAZING PL PLASTER OVER SLUMP BLOCK RT TERRACOTA BARREL ROOF TILE TR 1 PRECAST CONCRETE TR 2 WOOD W/ SOLID STAIN KEYNOTES 5 CORBEL DETAIL # Date Comment PLANNING COMMISSION SUBMITTAL - NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION GROUND LEVEL 0' -0" Level 2 14' -0" Level 3 20' -0" Level 4 24' -0" 10' PLATE LINE 10' -0" 1 A-302 MAX BLDG HT. 30' -8"30'-8"0"PLGLTR 1 TR 2GLTR 1 PL PLPLPLGLTR 1TR 2 RT PL TR 2RT GROUND LEVEL 0' -0" Level 2 14' -0" Level 3 20' -0" Level 4 24' -0" 10' PLATE LINE 10' -0" MAX BLDG HT. 30' -8" 2 A-302 3 A-302 RT TR 2 TR 1 GL PL 0"PLTR 1GL TR 2 TR 1GL PL GL TR 1 DE A R T S LCINEA TS CTEC H TI LCFAO R INAI F OE GARY W. MILLER No. C14635 REN. 9-30-21 1177 Idaho Street, Suite 200 Redlands, CA 92374 Phone: 909-335-7400 Fax: 909-335-7299 info@miller-aip.com owner approval revisions/addenda project information sheet name sheet number initials date phase Project Number: Drawn By: Checked By: Issue Date: Sheet Of Sheets GWM© 2014 Miller Architectural CorporationZ:\PROJECTS\2017 Projects\St. Francis of Assisi La Quinta 1700019.RA\Drawings\Schematic Design\1300091.RA-St Francis of Assisi R19_2-8-22.rvt1700019.RA CwH 2/8/22 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS - PARISH HALL A-202SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISITHE ROMAN CATHOLIC BISHOP OFSAN BERNARDINO, A Corporation Sole47225 WASHINGTON STREET, LA QUINTA, CA92253APN: 643-090-035SCALE 1/8" = 1'-0"1ELEVATION -HALL EAST SCALE 1/8" = 1'-0"2ELEVATION -HALL NORTH FINISH SCHEDULE Material: Mark Material: Description GL GLAZING PL PLASTER OVER SLUMP BLOCK RT TERRACOTA BARREL ROOF TILE TR 1 PRECAST CONCRETE TR 2 WOOD W/ SOLID STAIN KEYNOTES MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT REQUIRED: 28'-0" + 10% MAX DEVIATION = 30'-9 5/8" MAX HEIGHT # Date Comment PLANNING COMMISSION SUBMITTAL - NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION GROUND LEVEL 0' -0" Level 2 14' -0" Level 3 20' -0" Level 4 24' -0" 10' PLATE LINE 10' -0"3'-0"MAX BLDG HT. 30' -8" 2 A-302 3 A-302 ?35'-0"TR 1 GL ? PL 0"GROUND LEVEL 0' -0" Level 2 14' -0" Level 3 20' -0" Level 4 24' -0" 10' PLATE LINE 10' -0" MAX BLDG HT. 30' -8"30'-8"0"DE A R T S LCINEA TS CTEC H TI LCFAO R INAI F OE GARY W. MILLER No. C14635 REN. 9-30-21 1177 Idaho Street, Suite 200 Redlands, CA 92374 Phone: 909-335-7400 Fax: 909-335-7299 info@miller-aip.com owner approval revisions/addenda project information sheet name sheet number initials date phase Project Number: Drawn By: Checked By: Issue Date: Sheet Of Sheets GWM© 2014 Miller Architectural CorporationZ:\PROJECTS\2017 Projects\St. Francis of Assisi La Quinta 1700019.RA\Drawings\Schematic Design\1300091.RA-St Francis of Assisi R19_2-8-22.rvt1700019.RA CwH 2/8/22 EXTERIOR ELEVATION - PARISH HALL A-203SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISITHE ROMAN CATHOLIC BISHOP OFSAN BERNARDINO, A Corporation Sole47225 WASHINGTON STREET, LA QUINTA, CA92253APN: 643-090-035SCALE 1/8" = 1'-0"1ELEVATION -HALL SOUTH SCALE 1/8" = 1'-0"2ELEVATION -HALL WEST FINISH SCHEDULE Material: Mark Material: Description GL GLAZING PL PLASTER OVER SLUMP BLOCK RT TERRACOTA BARREL ROOF TILE TR 1 PRECAST CONCRETE TR 2 WOOD W/ SOLID STAIN KEYNOTES MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT REQUIRED: 28'-0" + 10% MAX DEVIATION = 30'-9 5/8" MAX HEIGHT # Date Comment PLANNING COMMISSION SUBMITTAL - NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION GEDDC C HP-18 P-19 P-20 P-21 P-25 2 A-302 6'-0"11'-3"SERVING COUNTER837 SF KITCHEN 103 1'-0 77/256"COMMERCIAL HOOD W/ ANSUL SYSTEM 4'-0"WALK-IN REFRIGERATOR 136 PANTRY 104 PARISH HALL 100 ELEC 140 P-13 P-14 P-15 P-17 P-25 3 A-302 RR WOMENS 109 RR MENS 110 CORRIDOR 223 CHORAL ROOM 102 ROBE STORAGE 138 IDF SERVER 137 PANTRY 104 WALK-IN REFRIGERATOR 136 P-1 P-7 P-8 2'-0"2'-0"2'-0"2'-0" DE A R T S LCINEA TS CTEC H TI LCFAO R INAI F OE GARY W. MILLER No. C14635 REN. 9-30-21 1177 Idaho Street, Suite 200 Redlands, CA 92374 Phone: 909-335-7400 Fax: 909-335-7299 info@miller-aip.com owner approval revisions/addenda project information sheet name sheet number initials date phase Project Number: Drawn By: Checked By: Issue Date: Sheet Of Sheets GWM© 2014 Miller Architectural CorporationZ:\PROJECTS\2017 Projects\St. Francis of Assisi La Quinta 1700019.RA\Drawings\Schematic Design\1300091.RA-St Francis of Assisi R19_2-8-22.rvt1700019.RA CwH 2/8/22 ENLARGED FLOOR PLANS A-301SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISITHE ROMAN CATHOLIC BISHOP OFSAN BERNARDINO, A Corporation Sole47225 WASHINGTON STREET, LA QUINTA, CA92253APN: 643-090-035SCALE 1/4" = 1'-0"2ENLARGED KITCHEN PLANSCALE 1/4" = 1'-0"4ENLARGED CHORAL ROOM SCALE 1/4" = 1'-0"3ENLARGED RR 111 & 112 SCALE 1/4" = 1'-0"1ENLARGED MEETING ROOM 01 # Date Comment PLANNING COMMISSION SUBMITTAL - NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION GROUND LEVEL 0' -0" Level 2 14' -0" Level 3 20' -0" Level 4 24' -0" 10' PLATE LINE 10' -0" P-17P-18P-19P-20P-21P-22P-23 MAX BLDG HT. 30' -8" 2 A-302 3 A-302 8"18'-0"MAX. HEIGHT23'-5"MAX. HEIGHT17'-0"1'-6"PROCENIUM16'-0"GROUND LEVEL 0' -0" Level 2 14' -0" Level 3 20' -0" Level 4 24' -0" 10' PLATE LINE 10' -0" P-1 P-7 P-8 P-10 P-11 P-12 P-13 P-14 P-15 P-25 1 A-302 MAX BLDG HT. 30' -8"19'-8"MAX. HEIGHT23'-5"TV TV 9'-6"10'-0"18'-0"GROUND LEVEL 0' -0" Level 2 14' -0" Level 3 20' -0" Level 4 24' -0" 10' PLATE LINE 10' -0" P-10 P-11 P-12 P-131 A-302 12'-2"12'-2" EQ EQ 6'-0 3/8"5'-7 5/8"13'-4"15'-0"17'-0"DE A R T S LCINEA TS CTEC H TI LCFAO R INAI F OE GARY W. MILLER No. C14635 REN. 9-30-21 1177 Idaho Street, Suite 200 Redlands, CA 92374 Phone: 909-335-7400 Fax: 909-335-7299 info@miller-aip.com owner approval revisions/addenda project information sheet name sheet number initials date phase Project Number: Drawn By: Checked By: Issue Date: Sheet Of Sheets GWM© 2014 Miller Architectural CorporationZ:\PROJECTS\2017 Projects\St. Francis of Assisi La Quinta 1700019.RA\Drawings\Schematic Design\1300091.RA-St Francis of Assisi R19_2-8-22.rvt1700019.RA CwH 2/8/22 PARISH HALL SECTIONS A-302SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISITHE ROMAN CATHOLIC BISHOP OFSAN BERNARDINO, A Corporation Sole47225 WASHINGTON STREET, LA QUINTA, CA92253APN: 643-090-035SCALE 1/8" = 1'-0"1Section 1 SCALE 1/8" = 1'-0"2Section 2 KEYNOTES 1/8" = 1'-0"3 Section 3 # Date Comment PLANNING COMMISSION SUBMITTAL - NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION DE A R T S LCINEA TS CTEC H TI LCFAO R INAI F OE GARY W. MILLER No. C14635 REN. 9-30-21 1177 Idaho Street, Suite 200 Redlands, CA 92374 Phone: 909-335-7400 Fax: 909-335-7299 info@miller-aip.com owner approval revisions/addenda project information sheet name sheet number initials date phase Project Number: Drawn By: Checked By: Issue Date: Sheet Of Sheets GWM© 2014 Miller Architectural CorporationZ:\PROJECTS\2017 Projects\St. Francis of Assisi La Quinta 1700019.RA\Drawings\Schematic Design\1300091.RA-St Francis of Assisi R19_2-8-22.rvt1700019.RA CwH 2/8/22 DOOR SCHEDULES A-601SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISITHE ROMAN CATHOLIC BISHOP OFSAN BERNARDINO, A Corporation Sole47225 WASHINGTON STREET, LA QUINTA, CA92253APN: 643-090-035PARISH HALL DOOR SCHEDULE Door Number Pair or SingleSize Door Details Frame Fire RatingHW GroupRemarksWidthHeightFinishMaterialHeadJamb 1Jamb 2SillFinishMaterial101E P 6' - 0" 7' - 0"Parish Hall 101D P 6' - 0" 7' - 0"Parish Hall 101F P 6' - 0" 7' - 0"Parish Hall 102A P 6' - 0" 7' - 0"Parish Hall 105B P 6' - 0" 7' - 0"Parish Hall 105A P 6' - 0" 7' - 0"Parish Hall 105C P 6' - 0" 7' - 0"Parish Hall 101B P 5' - 8" 8' - 0"Parish Hall 101C P 5' - 8" 8' - 0"Parish Hall 101A P 5' - 8" 8' - 0"Parish Hall 132A S 3' - 0" 8' - 0"Parish Hall 122A S 3' - 0" 8' - 0"Parish Hall 124A S 3' - 0" 8' - 0"Parish Hall 126A S 3' - 0" 8' - 0"Parish Hall 125A S 3' - 0" 8' - 0"Parish Hall 123A S 3' - 0" 8' - 0"Parish Hall 127A S 3' - 0" 8' - 0"Parish Hall 107A S 3' - 0" 8' - 0"Parish Hall 112A S 3' - 0" 8' - 0"Parish Hall 111A S 3' - 0" 8' - 0"Parish Hall 103D S 3' - 0" 8' - 0"Parish Hall 109A S 3' - 0" 8' - 0"Parish Hall 110A S 3' - 0" 8' - 0"Parish Hall 131A S 3' - 0" 8' - 0"Parish Hall 127B S 3' - 0" 8' - 0"Parish Hall 103A S 3' - 0" 8' - 0"Parish Hall 103C S 3' - 0" 8' - 0"Parish Hall 102B S 3' - 0" 8' - 0"Parish Hall 135A S 2' - 10" 7' - 0"Parish Hall 102E S 2' - 10" 7' - 0"Parish Hall 133B S 3' - 6" 7' - 0"Parish Hall 103B S 3' - 6" 7' - 0"Parish Hall 115A P 6' - 0" 7' - 0"Parish Hall 121A P 6' - 0" 7' - 0"Parish Hall 140A P 6' - 0" 7' - 0"Parish Hall 101G P 6' - 0" 7' - 0"Parish Hall 223C P 6' - 0" 7' - 0"Parish Hall 223B S 3' - 0" 7' - 0"Parish Hall 105D S 3' - 0" 7' - 0"Parish Hall 128A S 3' - 0" 7' - 0"Parish Hall 129A S 3' - 0" 7' - 0"Parish Hall 130A S 3' - 0" 7' - 0"Parish Hall 223A S 3' - 0" 7' - 0"Parish Hall 115A S 3' - 0" 7' - 11"Parish Hall 107B S 8' - 0" 6' - 6"Parish Hall 133A S 18' - 0" 12' - 0"Parish Hall 102C P 6' - 0" 8' - 0"Parish Hall 102D P 6' - 0" 8' - 0"Parish Hall ADMIN. WING DOOR SCHEDULE Door Number Pair or SingleSize Door Details Frame Fire RatingHW GroupRemarksWidthHeightFinishMaterialHeadJamb 1Jamb 2SillFinishMaterial200B P 6' - 0" 7' - 0"Admin Wing 200A P 6' - 0" 7' - 0"Admin Wing 205A S 3' - 0" 8' - 0"Admin Wing 204A S 3' - 0" 8' - 0"Admin Wing 207A S 3' - 0" 8' - 0"Admin Wing 237A S 2' - 10" 7' - 0"Admin Wing 202A P 6' - 0" 7' - 0"Admin Wing 216A S 3' - 0" 7' - 0"Admin Wing 200C S 3' - 0" 7' - 0"Admin Wing 212A S 2' - 10" 7' - 0"Admin Wing 210A S 2' - 10" 7' - 0"Admin Wing 208A S 2' - 10" 7' - 0"Admin Wing 218A S 2' - 10" 7' - 0"Admin Wing 220A S 2' - 10" 7' - 0"Admin Wing 215A S 2' - 10" 7' - 0"Admin Wing 217A S 2' - 10" 7' - 0"Admin Wing 219A S 2' - 10" 7' - 0"Admin Wing 221A S 2' - 10" 7' - 0"Admin Wing 214A S 2' - 10" 7' - 0"Admin Wing 202B P 5' - 0" 8' - 0"Admin Wing 222C P 5' - 0" 8' - 0"Admin Wing 222B P 5' - 0" 8' - 0"Admin Wing 222A P 5' - 0" 8' - 0"Admin Wing # Date Comment PLANNING COMMISSION SUBMITTAL - NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION DE A R T S LCINEA TS CTEC H TI LCFAO R INAI F OE GARY W. MILLER No. C14635 REN. 9-30-21 1177 Idaho Street, Suite 200 Redlands, CA 92374 Phone: 909-335-7400 Fax: 909-335-7299 info@miller-aip.com owner approval revisions/addenda project information sheet name sheet number initials date phase Project Number: Drawn By: Checked By: Issue Date: Sheet Of Sheets GWM© 2014 Miller Architectural CorporationZ:\PROJECTS\2017 Projects\St. Francis of Assisi La Quinta 1700019.RA\Drawings\Schematic Design\1300091.RA-St Francis of Assisi R19_2-8-22.rvt1700019.RA CwH 2/8/22 WINDOW SCHEDULES A-602SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISITHE ROMAN CATHOLIC BISHOP OFSAN BERNARDINO, A Corporation Sole47225 WASHINGTON STREET, LA QUINTA, CA92253APN: 643-090-035PARISH HALL WINDOW SCHEDULE Mark GLAZINGFRAME MATERIALFRAME FINISHWIDTH HEIGHT DETAILS COMMENTSHEADJAMB 1JAMB 2SILL100 3' - 0"A 101 2' - 8" 3' - 9"A 102 2' - 8" 3' - 9"A 103 2' - 8" 3' - 9"A 104 2' - 8" 3' - 9"A 105 2' - 8" 3' - 9"A 106 2' - 8" 3' - 9"A 107 2' - 8" 3' - 9"A 108 2' - 8" 3' - 9"A 109 2' - 8" 3' - 9"A 110 2' - 8" 3' - 9"A 111 2' - 8" 3' - 9"A 112 2' - 8" 3' - 9"A 113 2' - 8" 3' - 9"A 114 2' - 8" 3' - 9"A 115 2' - 8" 3' - 9"A 116 2' - 8" 3' - 9"A 117 2' - 8" 3' - 9"A 118 2' - 8" 3' - 9"A 119 2' - 8" 3' - 9"A 120 2' - 8" 3' - 9"A 121 2' - 8" 3' - 9"A 122 2' - 8" 3' - 9"A 123 2' - 8" 3' - 9"A 124 2' - 8" 3' - 9"A 125 2' - 8" 3' - 9"A 126 2' - 8" 3' - 9"A 127 2' - 8" 3' - 9"A 128 2' - 8" 3' - 9"A 129 2' - 8" 3' - 9"A 130 2' - 8" 3' - 9"A 131 2' - 8" 3' - 9"A 132 2' - 8" 3' - 9"A 133 2' - 8" 3' - 9"A 134 2' - 8" 3' - 9"A 135 2' - 8" 3' - 9"A 136 2' - 8" 3' - 9"A 137 2' - 8" 3' - 9"A 138 2' - 8" 3' - 9"A 139 2' - 8" 3' - 9"A 140 2' - 8" 3' - 9"A 141 2' - 8" 3' - 9"A 142 2' - 8" 3' - 9"A 143 2' - 8" 3' - 9"A 144 2' - 8" 3' - 9"A 145 2' - 8" 3' - 9"A 146 2' - 8" 3' - 9"A 147 2' - 8" 3' - 9"A 148 2' - 0" 2' - 6"A 149 2' - 0" 2' - 6"A 150 2' - 0" 2' - 6"A 151 2' - 0" 2' - 6"A 152 2' - 0" 2' - 6"A 153 2' - 0" 2' - 6"A 154 2' - 0" 2' - 6"A 155 2' - 0" 2' - 6"A 156 2' - 0" 2' - 6"A 157 2' - 0" 2' - 6"A 158 2' - 0" 2' - 6"A 159 2' - 0" 2' - 6"A 160 A 161 A 162 A 163 A 164 A 165 A 166 A 167 A 168 A 169 A 170 A 171 A 172 A 173 A 174 A 175 A 176 A 177 A 178 A 179 A 181 A ADMIN. WING DOOR SCHEDULE Door Number Pair or SingleSize Door Details Frame Fire RatingHW GroupRemarksWidthHeightFinishMaterialHeadJamb 1Jamb 2SillFinishMaterial200B P 6' - 0" 7' - 0"Admin Wing 200A P 6' - 0" 7' - 0"Admin Wing 205A S 3' - 0" 8' - 0"Admin Wing 204A S 3' - 0" 8' - 0"Admin Wing 207A S 3' - 0" 8' - 0"Admin Wing 237A S 2' - 10" 7' - 0"Admin Wing 202A P 6' - 0" 7' - 0"Admin Wing 216A S 3' - 0" 7' - 0"Admin Wing 200C S 3' - 0" 7' - 0"Admin Wing 212A S 2' - 10" 7' - 0"Admin Wing 210A S 2' - 10" 7' - 0"Admin Wing 208A S 2' - 10" 7' - 0"Admin Wing 218A S 2' - 10" 7' - 0"Admin Wing 220A S 2' - 10" 7' - 0"Admin Wing 215A S 2' - 10" 7' - 0"Admin Wing 217A S 2' - 10" 7' - 0"Admin Wing 219A S 2' - 10" 7' - 0"Admin Wing 221A S 2' - 10" 7' - 0"Admin Wing 214A S 2' - 10" 7' - 0"Admin Wing 202B P 5' - 0" 8' - 0"Admin Wing 222C P 5' - 0" 8' - 0"Admin Wing 222B P 5' - 0" 8' - 0"Admin Wing 222A P 5' - 0" 8' - 0"Admin Wing # Date Comment PLANNING COMMISSION SUBMITTAL - NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION DE A R T S LCINEA TS CTEC H TI LCFAO R INAI F OE GARY W. MILLER No. C14635 REN. 9-30-21 1177 Idaho Street, Suite 200 Redlands, CA 92374 Phone: 909-335-7400 Fax: 909-335-7299 info@miller-aip.com owner approval revisions/addenda project information sheet name sheet number initials date phase Project Number: Drawn By: Checked By: Issue Date: Sheet Of Sheets GWM© 2014 Miller Architectural CorporationZ:\PROJECTS\2017 Projects\St. Francis of Assisi La Quinta 1700019.RA\Drawings\Schematic Design\1300091.RA-St Francis of Assisi R19_2-8-22.rvt1700019.RA Author 2/8/22 RENDERING & MATERIALS A-603SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISITHE ROMAN CATHOLIC BISHOP OFSAN BERNARDINO, A Corporation Sole47225 WASHINGTON STREET, LA QUINTA, CA92253APN: 643-090-035# Date Comment PLANNING COMMISSION SUBMITTAL - NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION SANCTUARY(EXISTING)PARISH HALLADMINISTRATIVEBUILDINGPIV/FDCPIV/FDCF.H.150' HOSE PULLLINE - TYP."ONE-WAY, DONOT ENTER"SIGN85'55'10'60'45'45'15'135'75'25'30'20'F.H.65'85'PRELIMINARYDESIGNL1.0FAX (760) 777-9132PH. (760) 777-9131PALM DESERT, CASUITE 102HERMANNLIC# 275492211EXP. 04/30/20DESIGNGROUP77-899 WOLF RD.PLANNING COMMISSION SUBMITTAL - NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION 0Footcandles calculated at gradeFilename: 200205KS1BRSR3.AGIScale 1" = 50'100200Illumination results shown on this lighting designare based on project parameters provided toCree Lighting used inconjunction with luminairetest procedures conducted under laboratoryconditions. Actual project conditions differingfrom these design parameters may affect fieldresults. The customer is responsible forverifying dimensional accuracy along withcompliance with any applicable electrical,lighting,or energy code.9201 Washington Ave, Racine, WI 53406 https://creelighting.com - (800) 236-6800CREEGHTINGLI_______________________A COMPANY OFIDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC.Layout By: Bill SchubertDate:6/6/2022Project Name: Saint Francis of Assisi 47225 Washington St. La Quinta, CACASE # 00466952 SR-40623Additional Equipment:(4) OSQ-BLSLF Back light shields(3) SSS-4-11-17-CW-BS-2D18-C-xx 17' X 4" X 11ga Square steel poles (+3' afg base)*** Proposed poles meet 140 mph wind zone requirements*** Fixtures mounted with no tilt at 20' height*** CUSTOMER TO VERIFY ORDERING INFORMATION ANDCATALOGUE NUMBER PRIOR TO PLACING ORDER ***BASE HT= 3'OSQ Area LuminairePOLE HT= 17'SCOPE OF WORKSCOPE OF WORK0 CURB FACEDROP-OFF158 PARKINGSTALLSPIV/FDCF.H.F.H.TEPHASE 2PHASE 1PHASE 1PARISH HALLADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES(15) OSQ-ML-B-DA-xx Direct mount arms(9) SSS-4-11-17-CW-BS-1D-C-xx 17' X 4" X 11ga Square steel poles (+3' afg base)5M-2MH: 20MH: 202MB-13M-1MH: 203M-1MH: 20MH: 203M-1MH: 203MB-1MH: 202MB-1MH: 205M-2MH: 205M-13MB-1MH: 205M-2MH: 20MH: 205M-10.0 0.0 0.1 0.1 0.00.0 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.00.1 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.3 0.1 0.00.0 0.1 0.2 0.2 0.3 0.7 0.8 0.3 0.1 0.00.0 0.1 0.4 0.6 0.6 1.3 2.3 1.1 0.3 0.1 0.00.0 0.1 0.2 0.7 1.6 1.0 1.3 4.3 3.1 0.7 0.2 0.00.0 0.1 0.2 1.1 2.6 1.7 1.4 4.2 3.0 1.6 0.3 0.1 0.00.0 0.1 0.3 1.2 2.9 4.0 0.7 1.3 2.0 1.7 0.5 0.1 0.1 0.00.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.3 1.0 2.7 2.3 0.5 0.2 0.7 0.7 0.4 0.2 0.1 0.00.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.8 2.0 1.3 0.4 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.1 0.1 0.00.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.7 1.1 0.8 0.4 0.2 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.00.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.5 0.7 0.9 0.9 0.6 0.3 0.2 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.0 0.00.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.4 0.5 0.7 0.8 0.8 1.0 1.3 1.3 0.7 0.4 0.2 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.0 0.00.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.4 0.6 0.7 0.6 0.6 1.0 1.6 1.6 1.8 2.6 1.3 0.8 0.5 0.3 0.2 0.1 0.1 0.0 0.00.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.1 0.8 1.2 1.3 0.8 0.6 0.9 1.4 2.9 3.9 3.4 1.5 0.8 0.6 0.3 0.2 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.00.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.2 0.8 1.9 1.5 1.1 0.6 0.7 1.2 2.3 4.6 3.6 1.9 1.2 0.8 0.4 0.2 0.2 0.1 0.1 0.0 0.00.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.3 0.9 5.0 2.2 1.4 0.7 0.7 1.1 2.3 2.3 2.1 2.3 1.8 0.9 0.5 0.3 0.2 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.00.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.2 0.9 5.6 2.7 1.5 0.8 0.8 1.3 1.9 1.4 1.4 1.7 1.4 0.9 0.6 0.4 0.2 0.2 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.00.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.2 0.4 2.1 1.9 1.5 1.1 0.9 1.2 1.4 1.4 1.5 2.1 1.3 0.8 0.6 0.5 0.3 0.2 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.00.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.7 1.5 1.5 1.2 0.9 0.9 1.0 1.4 2.2 2.9 1.5 1.0 0.8 0.6 0.4 0.3 0.2 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.00.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.1 0.3 1.1 1.3 1.4 1.0 0.7 0.7 1.0 1.6 2.1 1.4 1.3 1.1 0.9 0.6 0.3 0.2 0.2 0.1 0.1 0.0 0.00.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.9 1.6 1.6 1.2 0.6 0.6 0.7 1.3 1.2 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 0.7 0.5 0.3 0.2 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.00.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.2 0.5 2.8 2.2 1.5 0.7 0.6 0.7 1.2 1.1 1.0 1.2 1.7 1.5 0.9 0.6 0.4 0.3 0.2 0.1 0.1 0.0 0.00.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.2 0.6 4.5 4.1 1.7 1.1 0.6 0.8 1.1 1.3 1.5 1.9 2.7 1.8 1.0 0.8 0.6 0.4 0.2 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.00.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.2 0.4 1.6 4.2 1.8 1.3 0.8 0.7 1.0 1.6 2.7 3.7 4.7 2.5 1.5 1.2 0.9 0.5 0.3 0.2 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.00.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.1 0.3 0.5 1.8 1.7 1.6 1.0 0.7 0.8 1.1 1.7 3.3 4.2 2.9 2.6 1.9 1.3 0.7 0.4 0.3 0.2 0.1 0.1 0.00.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.9 1.4 1.5 1.2 0.7 0.7 0.9 1.3 2.3 2.4 1.8 1.6 1.8 1.4 0.8 0.5 0.4 0.2 0.1 0.1 0.00.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.5 1.4 1.8 1.5 1.0 0.8 1.0 1.5 2.5 2.0 1.6 1.7 2.3 2.0 1.1 0.7 0.5 0.3 0.2 0.1 0.1 0.00.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.1 0.3 1.4 2.4 1.9 1.6 0.9 1.1 1.6 2.4 1.9 1.8 1.7 2.5 2.1 1.3 1.0 0.6 0.3 0.2 0.1 0.1 0.00.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.1 0.3 0.8 5.5 3.5 1.9 1.5 1.2 1.7 2.6 1.6 1.3 1.3 1.5 1.3 0.8 0.5 0.4 0.2 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.00.0 0.0 0.1 0.1 0.3 0.7 2.4 4.4 2.3 2.0 1.9 2.4 2.7 1.8 1.2 1.1 1.3 0.9 0.5 0.4 0.3 0.2 0.1 0.1 0.0 0.00.0 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.5 0.7 1.9 2.3 2.9 3.1 4.1 4.4 2.3 1.7 1.3 1.1 0.7 0.4 0.3 0.2 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.00.0 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.4 0.7 1.5 1.5 2.0 3.6 3.6 2.1 1.7 1.2 0.9 0.6 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.00.1 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.4 0.7 0.9 1.2 2.0 2.0 1.3 0.9 0.70.0 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.9 1.6 1.5 1.2 0.8 0.50.0 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.2 0.4 0.6 1.0 1.3 2.0 1.6 0.40.0 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.2 0.4 0.5 0.8 2.3 3.2 0.90.0 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.3 3.2 3.4 3.4 0.20.0 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.2 1.3 2.2 3.1 0.50.0 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.2 1.8 2.5 0.80.0 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.6 1.1 0.60.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.4 0.8 0.50.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 1.3 1.8 0.60.0 0.0 0.0 0.2 1.8 2.7 0.70.0 0.0 0.1 0.4 2.9 2.90.0 0.0 0.1 0.4 2.2 2.80.0 0.0 0.0 0.5 2.1 2.70.0 0.0 0.0 0.3 1.1Luminaire ScheduleSymbolQtyLabelArrangementCalculation Summary (Footcandles calculated using predicted lumen values @ 50K hrs of operation)LabelUnitsLMFLum. LumensLum. WattsPart NumberAvg22MB-1SINGLE0.990830072MaxOSQBM-11L-30K7-2M-UL-NM-__ w/OSQ-ML-B-DA-__ + OSQ-BLSLFMinAvg/MinMax/MinCALCSFc0.775.60.0N.A.N.A.PARKING AREASFc1.615.60.62.6833M-1SINGLE0.9909.331080072OSQM-B-11L-30K7-3M-UL-NM-__ w/OSQ-ML-B-DA-__23MB-1SINGLE0.990852572OSQM-B-11L-30K7-3M-UL-NM-__ w/OSQ-ML-B-DA-__ + OSQ-BLSLF25M-1SINGLE1.0201085072OSQM-B-11L-30K7-5M-UL-NM-__ w/OSQ-ML-B-DA-__35M-2BACK-BACK1.0201085072OSQM-B-11L-30K7-5M-UL-NM-__ w/OSQ-ML-B-DA-__PLANNING COMMISSION SUBMITTAL - NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION ATTACHMENT 5 1201 E. Highland Ave., San Bernardino, California 92404  Phone: (909) 475-5305  Fax: (909) 475-5319  e-mail dmeier@sbdiocese.org www.sbdiocese.org Diocese of San Bernardino OFFICE OF CONSTRUCTION AND REAL ESTATE St. Francis Catholic Church 47225 WASHINGTON STREET LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253 Operational Letter The Parish in general facilitates ministries for its parishioners as well as the surrounding community 7 days a week. Normal hours of operation are 7:30 am to 10:30 pm. They also have several religious events during the year such as Christmas Midnight Mass, Holy Saturday Mass and Sunrise Easter services that extend past their normal operational hours. More specifically their current scheduled use for the facilities and anticipated use is as follows: Sunday Masses. 6:00 a.m. English, 7:00 a.m. English, 8:00 a.m. Vietnamese, 9:00 a.m. English, 10:00 a.m. English, 11:00 a.m. Spanish. Saturday Masses. 8:am English, 4:30 p.m. English, 5:30 p.m. Spanish. Weekday Masses. 8:00 a.m. English Monday thru Friday. Office hours. 8:00 am to 5:00pm Monday thru Friday. Faith Formation for youth. Monday thru Friday 4:00 pm to 9:30 pm. Saturdays 8:00am to 3:30 pm. Adult faith formation, prayer groups and various small ministries. Monday thru Friday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. The Church currently does not have adequate indoor meeting space for patrons. The meetings are currently held in Bluett Hall and consists of 2,600 square feet of outdated space. The current meeting space is not capable of holding large meeting or event, resulting in overflow into outdoor gardens and courtyard areas to accommodate attendees. The current space does not have technology or security. The proposed project buildings and improvements are intended to accommodate meetings currently held in the inadequate indoor spaces and outdoor gardens and courtyards. The new parish hall meeting and events room will have the latest technology for lighting, sound and communications and security. Because the new buildings would replace the existing meeting spaces, the proposed project will not increase membership at the Church. Additionally, the proposed meeting rooms/event center will not be used at the same time as the 1201 E. Highland Ave., San Bernardino, California 92404  Phone: (909) 475-5305  Fax: (909) 475-5319  e-mail dmeier@sbdiocese.org www.sbdiocese.org ATTACHMENT 5 sanctuary. With the addition of new enclosed meeting spaces and offices, existing staff offices and activities will transfer to the new and improved facilities. Sincerely, David Meier Director 1177 IDAHO STREET, SUITE 200, REDLANDS, CA 92374 PHONE: 909-335-7400 | FAX: 909-335-7299 | INFO@MILLER-AIP.COMMILLERARCHITECTURAL CORPORATION 1 1 PRODUCT:TO MATCH EXISTING COLOR:TO MATCH EXISTING PRODUCT:SOLARBAN 70 BY VITRO GLAZING COLOR: CLEAR 2 PRODUCT:TRIFAB FRAMING SYSTEM BY KAWNEER COLOR: BLACK 3 2&3 PRODUCT:SANTA BARBARA STUCCO BY LA HABRA COLOR: TO MATCH EXISTING 4 4 &7 PRODUCT:PRECAST CONCRETE COLOR: TO MATCH EXISTING 5 5 PRODUCT:WOOD PAINT BY DUNN EDWARDS COLOR: TO MATCH EXISTING 6 6 PRODUCT:SLUMP BLOCK VENEER COLOR: TO MATCH EXISTING 7 ATTACHMENT 6 City of La Quinta PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING: JULY 26, 2022 STAFF REPORT AGENDA TITLE: ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2022-0005 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A TEMPORARY MONOPOLE WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITY WITHIN THE LA QUINTA RESORT PROPERTY; CEQA: THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15303, NEW CONSTRUCTION OR CONVERSION OF SMALL STRUCTURES; LOCATION: 49499 EISENHOWER DRIVE RECOMMENDATION Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit 2022-0005 and determine that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15303, New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY •Coastal Business Group (Applicant) is requesting approval for a temporary monopole wireless telecommunication facility (Monopole) for AT&T within the La Quinta Resort (Resort) Property (Attachment 1). •An existing AT&T Monopalm within the Resort is scheduled to be shut down by early September and the Applicant is asking for the Monopole to be allowed as they work on entitlements for a permanent facility in a similar location (Attachment 2). •Findings related to consistency with General Plan, Zoning, CEQA, and surrounding uses are required to be made by the Planning Commission (Attachment 3). BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS A n existing AT&T Monopalm located at the Resort is scheduled to be shut down by early September. The Applicant has submitted a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to propose a temporary monopole on the same parcel, south of the existing Monopalm, within a parking lot (Attachment 3). The Applicant has PUBLIC HEARING ITEM NO. 3 requested this Monopole on a temporary basis in order to continue coverage (Attachment 4). The Monopole is proposed at a height of 75’ with no screening, 15 panel antennas, and within a wood fence enclosure (Attachment 5). The Wireless Telecommunications Ordinance states an approval standard that antennas, equipment, and all ancillary components shall be stealth to the maximum extent feasible. Staff recommended to the applicant to revise the proposed Monopole, although temporary, to a Monopalm, however the Applicant stated that it could not be accommodated due to structural calculation failures and wind loading issues caused by the additional branches (Attachment 6). Staff also recommended the enclosure to be an alternative material, such as block wall or iron/steel, which has been incorporated as a Condition of Approval. The Applicant has stated that this Monopole would only be installed until the permanent facility is approved, installed, and operational. The Applicant has identified a proposed location for the permanent site and provided Staff with preliminary drawings in preparation for submitting a separate CUP application for the permanent facility, a Monopalm, approximately 50 feet from the temporary monopole location. Staff includes the following conditions of approval for the Temporary Monopole: - Temporary Monopole shall be allowed for a maximum of one year from the date of the CUP approval (July 26, 2023), or when permanent location is constructed and passes a final inspection by the City’s Building Department, whichever comes first. - Removal of Temporary Monopole shall occur no later than four (4) weeks after July 26, 2023, or four weeks after passing final inspection by City's Building Department, whichever comes first. AGENCY AND PUBLIC REVIEW Public Agency Review This request was sent to all applicable City departments. All applicable comments have been adequately addressed and/or incorporated in the recommended Conditions of Approval. Public Notice The public hearing notice was advertised in The Desert Sun newspaper on July 15, 2022, and was sent to property owners and occupants within a 500-foot radius of the project site. Comments from surrounding residents have been received (Attachment 8). ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW The Design and Development Department has determined that this project is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15303 (Class 3) of the California Environmental Quality Act for new construction or conversion of small structures since the monopole and associated ground-mounted equipment contains a small footprint. Prepared by: Carlos Flores, Senior Planner Approved by: Danny Castro, Design and Development Director Attachments: 1. Project Information 2. Vicinity Map 3. CUP Findings 4. Plan Set 5. RF Maps 6. Renderings 7. Monopole Justification 8. Public Comments PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2022 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A TEMPORARY WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITY WITHIN THE LA QUINTA RESORT FINDING THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT CASE NUMBER: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2022-0005 APPLICANT: COASTAL BUSINESS GROUP WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California did, on July 26, 2022, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider a request by Coastal Business Group, courtesy of AT&T, for approval of a temporary wireless telecommunication monopole tower and mechanical equipment, generally located at the La Quinta Resort more particularly described as: APN: 658-190-011 49-499 Eisenhower Drive WHEREAS, the Design and Development Department published a public hearing notice in The Desert Sun newspaper on July 15, 2022 as prescribed by the Municipal Code. Public hearing notices were also mailed to all property owners within 500 feet of the site; and, WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony and arguments, if any, of all interested persons desiring to be heard, said Planning Commission did make the following mandatory findings pursuant to Section 9.170.090 of the Municipal Code to justify approval of said Conditional Use Permit: 1.Consistency with General Plan The design of the proposed wireless facility is consistent with La Quinta General Plan, which requires utilities and communication facilities to be available, adequate and convenient for all residents. The applicant has determined that a need for this type of service, in this general area, exists and providing such a facility will help to ensure that the public has access to such services. The placement of the telecommunication facility at this site will have a negligible impact on the surrounding public thoroughfares and land uses. Planning Commission Resolution 2022- Conditional Use Permit 2022-0005 Applicant: Coastal Business Group Adopted: Page 2 of 3 2.Public Welfare The proposed wireless facility will not create conditions materially detrimental to the public health, safety and general welfare. The facility will provide enhanced communication services to the surrounding area, including emergency and public safety communications. The wireless facility is required to comply with the American National Standard Institute (ANSI) standards for professionally acceptable radio frequency emissions to ensure the antennas will not interfere with the surrounding land uses. 3.Visual Impacts The facility utilizes a small footprint and is proposed as a monopole. The project, as conditioned, is allowed on a temporary basis and will be removed of its impacts within a timely manner. 4.Tower Design The proposed wireless telecommunication facility is designed at the minimal height to achieve the service provider’s objectives for coverage within this portion of the community. The proposed 75- foot monopole wireless communications facility, as conditioned, is allowed on a temporary and will be removed and replaced with a tower design consistent with City of La Quinta development standards for wireless telecommunication facilities. 5.Justification The proposed wireless telecommunication facility is necessary, as shown in the applicant’s justification letter, to continue and improve community access to wireless service from the project site. Therefore, this facility is necessary to improve community access to wireless services. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, as follows: SECTION 1. That the above recitations are true and constitute the findings of the Planning Commission in this case. SECTION 2. That the above project be determined by the Planning Commission to be exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines. Planning Commission Resolution 2022- Conditional Use Permit 2022-0005 Applicant: Coastal Business Group Adopted: Page 3 of 3 SECTION 3. That it does hereby approve Conditional Use Permit 2022-0005, for the reasons set forth in this Resolution and subject to the attached Conditions of Approval. PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City of La Quinta Planning Commission, held on July 26, 2022, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: _______________________________ LORETTA CURRIE, Chairperson City of La Quinta, California ATTEST: _______________________________ DANNY CASTRO, Design and Development Director City of La Quinta, California PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2022- CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2022-0005 APPLICANT: COASTAL BUSINESS GROUP ADOPTED: JULY 26, 2022 PAGE 1 OF 7 GENERAL 1.The applicant agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City of La Quinta (“City”), its agents, officers and employees from any claim, action or proceeding to attack, set aside, void, or annul the approval of this Conditional Use Permit. The City shall have sole discretion in selecting its defense counsel. The City shall promptly notify the applicant of any claim, action or proceeding and shall cooperate fully in the defense. 2.This Conditional Use Permit shall comply with the requirements and standards of Government Code §§ 66410 through 66499.58 (the “Subdivision Map Act”), and Chapter 13 of the La Quinta Municipal Code (“LQMC”). The City of La Quinta’s Municipal Code can be accessed on the City’s Web Site at www.laquintaca.gov. 3.This Conditional Use Permit shall expire on July 26, 2023 and shall become null and void in accordance with Municipal Code Section 9.200.080, unless the use has been established. 4.The temporary monopole shall be operational for no longer than one (1) year from the date of this approval, (July 26, 2023), or when permanent location is constructed and passes a final inspection by the City’s Building Department, whichever comes first. Temporary monopole shall be removed no later than four weeks after July 26, 2023, or four weeks after passing final inspection by City's Building Department, whichever comes sooner. 5.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. 6.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 Development Clearance) for Building Permits, Water PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2022- CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2022-0005 APPLICANT: COASTAL BUSINESS GROUP ADOPTED: JULY 26, 2022 PAGE 2 OF 7 Quality Management Plan (WQMP) Exemption Form – Whitewater River Region, Improvement Permit) •La Quinta Building and Safety Division for Building Permits •La Quinta Planning Division •Riverside Co. Environmental Health Department •Desert Sands Unified School District (DSUSD) •Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) •Imperial Irrigation District (IID) •California Regional Water Quality Control Board (CRWQCB) •State Water Resources Control Board •SunLine Transit Agency •South Coast Air Quality Management District Coachella Valley •Federal Communication Commission •Federal Aviation Administration The applicant is responsible for all requirements of the permits and/or clearances from the above listed agencies. When the requirements include approval of improvement plans, the applicant shall furnish proof of such approvals when submitting those improvements plans for City approval. 7.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. 8.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. IMPROVEMENT PLANS As used throughout these Conditions of Approval, professional titles such as “engineer,” “surveyor,” and “architect,” refer to persons currently certified or licensed to practice their respective professions in the State of California. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2022- CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2022-0005 APPLICANT: COASTAL BUSINESS GROUP ADOPTED: JULY 26, 2022 PAGE 3 OF 7 9.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). 10.The submitted preliminary plans appear to propose no or minimal grading and may not require a grading permit (see exceptions in Municipal Code Section 8.80.040). If a grading permit is required, a precise grading plan prepared by a Civil Engineer registered in California and a Soils Report prepared by a professional registered in California must be approved by the City Engineer prior to the commencement of grading. Other engineered improvement plans prepared for City approval that are not listed shall be prepared in formats approved by the City Engineer prior to commencing plan preparation. “On-Site Precise Grading” plans shall normally include all on-site surface improvements including but not necessarily limited to finish grades for curbs & gutters, building floor elevations, parking lot improvements and ADA requirements. Building plans and structural calculations shall be submitted for review and approval by the Building and Safety Division. PRECISE GRADING 11.If a grading permit is required, the applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 8.80 (Grading). 12.To obtain an approved grading permit, the applicant shall submit and obtain approval of all of the following: A. A grading plan prepared by a qualified engineer, B. A preliminary geotechnical (“soils”) report prepared by a qualified engineer, All grading shall conform to the recommendations contained in the Preliminary Soils Report, and shall be certified as being adequate by a soils engineer, or by an engineering geologist. 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 as submitted with its application for a grading permit. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2022- CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2022-0005 APPLICANT: COASTAL BUSINESS GROUP ADOPTED: JULY 26, 2022 PAGE 4 OF 7 UTILITIES 13.The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.110 (Utilities). 14.The applicant shall obtain an encroachment permit and 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 electric vaults, water valves, and telephone stands, to ensure optimum placement for safety, practical and aesthetic purposes. 15.Underground utilities shall be installed prior to overlaying hardscape. For installation of utilities in existing improved streets, the applicant shall comply with trench restoration requirements as required by the City Engineer. The applicant shall provide certified reports of all utility trench compaction for approval by the City Engineer. MAINTENANCE 16.The applicant shall protect existing hardscape along the proposed construction area to include but not be limited to garden walls, landscaping, irrigation systems, curb and gutter, sidewalk and pavement, and existing building structures. Restoration to any damaged hardscape shall be to the satisfaction of the City of La Quinta. Any disturbed areas including landscaping shall be replaced in-kind. FEES AND DEPOSITS 17.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 18.The proposed telecommunication facility shall comply with all federal and state statutes, including, but not limited to, FCC licensing, NIER levels, and FAA requirements. No wireless telecommunication facility or combination of facilities shall produce, at any time; power densities that exceed current FCC adopted standards for human exposure for RF (Radio Frequency Radiation Exposure Standards) fields. Failure to comply with FCC Standards will result in the immediate cessation of operation of the wireless telecommunication facility. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2022- CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2022-0005 APPLICANT: COASTAL BUSINESS GROUP ADOPTED: JULY 26, 2022 PAGE 5 OF 7 19. All wireless telecommunication facilities shall be installed and maintained in compliance with the requirements of the Uniform Building Code, National Electrical Code, the City’s noise ordinance, and other applicable codes, as well as other restrictions specified in the permit and the La Quinta Municipal Code. The facility operator and the property owner shall be responsible for maintaining the facility in good condition, which shall include, but not be limited to, regular cleaning, painting, and general upkeep and maintenance of the site consistent with the facility’s original approval. 20. The panel antennas shall be mounted securely to the monopole tower. 21. The fence and access gate on the equipment enclosure shall be of wrought- iron material with metal mesh screening. No chain link fencing shall be used. 22. The proposed monopalm shall be approved at a height of 75 feet. 23. Antennas, equipment, and all ancillary components shall be stealth to the maximum extent feasible. The Applicant shall work on additional screening measures to attempt to screen. 24. The Planning Department shall review and approve of material surrounding the equipment enclosure. It is suggested to use masonry and/or iron or steel. 25. The applicant shall negotiate in good faith for shared use by third parties; an owner generally will negotiate in the order in which requests for information are received, except an owner generally will negotiate with a party who has received an FCC license or permit before doing so with other parties. 26. AT&T, or successor, shall have a continuing obligation to respond to and resolve any and all complaints associated with any potential interference with frequencies related to residential and/or life safety communications and operations. Response shall be within 48 hours of receipt of notice of any such complaints. 27. AT&T, or successor, shall provide the Planning Division with the name and contact information of the maintenance representation who shall be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to receive calls regarding facility maintenance. Response shall be within 48 hours on weekdays and within 72 hours on weekends/holidays of receipt of such notice of complaints. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2022- CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2022-0005 APPLICANT: COASTAL BUSINESS GROUP ADOPTED: JULY 26, 2022 PAGE 6 OF 7 28.The placement of the pole shall not interfere with the existing infrastructure and improvements at this location. The pole shall not be placed on a public paths-of-travel. 29.The wireless telecommunication facility operators are required to notify the City of La Quinta’s Planning Division within sixty (60) days of any change of ownership of the facility. 30.The entire facility shall be maintained in a condition consistent with the conditions of this approval and, if the facility is not so maintained this approval is subject to revocation or other correcting actions as determined appropriate by the City. 31.No cables, conduit or other equipment on the monopalm tower pole shall be visible. All electrical work for the proposed antennas shall be contained within the monopole tower cavity. FIRE 32.Install a minimum size 2A10BC portable fire extinguisher located in the extinguisher cabinet. 33.NFPA 704 placarding is required to be displayed on the exterior of the facility of the specific hazard element. Ensure the correct NFPA hazard values are provided in the required sections (for facilities with fuel-fired generators). 34.Install an approved Knox Box on the exterior of the gate with a supply of tagged access keys to be stored within the Knox Box. 35.Provide site addressing by means of 6” numbers and letters completing the entire numeric and street name address. Characters shall be contrasting and reflectorized. 36.Office of the Fire Marshal shall review the new installation construction documents for compliance with these conditions along with applicable codes and standards. 37.Fuel storage for fuel-powered generators require separate and deferred submittal to the Office of the Fire Marshall. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2022- CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2022-0005 APPLICANT: COASTAL BUSINESS GROUP ADOPTED: JULY 26, 2022 PAGE 7 OF 7 38.Electrical energy storage systems in quantities exceeding levels identified in CFC Table 1206.2 require separate/deferred submittal to the Office of the Fire Marshal. BUILDING 39.The proposed structure including miscellaneous site support facility construction shall require permitting based on the applicable code at time of submittal for construction. 40.The applicant shall obtain facility addressing from the building division prior to submittal of plans for construction permitting and electrical service from Imperial Irrigation District. 41.Proposed construction shall comply with current building standards at the time of permit submittal. Project Information CASE NUMBER: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2022-0005 APPLICANT: COASTAL BUSINESS GROUP PROPERTY OWNER: LA QUINTA RESORT REQUEST: THE PLACEMENT OF A 75-FOOT TALL TEMPORARY WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITY LOCATION: 49-499 EISENHOWER DRIVE GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: TOURIST COMMERCIAL ZONING DESIGNATION: TOURIST COMMERCIAL SURROUNDING ZONING/LAND USES: NORTH: TOURIST COMMERCIAL LA QUINTA RESORT SOUTH: LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL EXISTING RESIDENTIAL EAST: EISENHOWER DRIVE WEST: LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL EXISTING RESIDENTIAL ATTACHMENT 1 ATTACHMENT 2 ATTACHMENT 3 1 FINDINGS FINDINGS: 1.Consistency with General Plan The design of the proposed wireless facility is consistent with La Quinta General Plan, which requires utilities and communication facilities to be available, adequate and convenient for all residents. The applicant has determined that a need for this type of service, in this general area, exists and providing such a facility will help to ensure that the public has access to such services. The placement of the telecommunication facility at this site will have a negligible impact on the surrounding public thoroughfares and land uses. 2.Public Welfare The proposed wireless facility will not create conditions materially detrimental to the public health, safety and general welfare. The facility will provide enhanced communication services to the surrounding area, including emergency and public safety communications. The wireless facility is required to comply with the American National Standard Institute (ANSI) standards for professionally acceptable radio frequency emissions to ensure the antennas will not interfere with the surrounding land uses. 3.Visual Impacts The proposed wireless telecommunication facility minimizes adverse visual impacts through careful design and site placement. The facility utilizes a small footprint and is proposed as a monopole. The project, as conditioned, is allowed on a temporary basis and will be removed of its impacts within a timely manner. 4.Tower Design The proposed wireless telecommunication facility is designed at the minimal height to achieve the service provider’s objectives for coverage within this portion of the community. The proposed 75-foot monopole wireless communications facility, as conditioned, is consistent with City of La Quinta development standards for wireless telecommunication facilities. 5.Justification The proposed wireless telecommunication facility is necessary, as shown in the applicant’s justification letter, to continue and improve community access to wireless service from the project site. Therefore, this facility is necessary to improve community access to wireless services. ATTACHMENT 4 LTE Justification Plots Market Name: Los Angeles Site ID: CSL01664 Site Address: ATOLL Plots Completion Date: Jun 02, 2022 ATTACHMENT 5 Page 2 © 2008 AT&T Knowledge Ventures. All rights reserved. AT&T is a registered trademark of AT&T Knowledge Ventures. v Propagation of the site plots are based on our current Atoll (Design tool) project tool that shows the preferred design of the AT&T 4G-LTE network coverage. v The propagation referenced in this package is based on proposed LTE coverage of AT&T users in the surrounding buildings, in vehicles and at street level . For your reference, the scale shown ranges from good to poor coverage with gradual changes in coverage showing best coverage to marginal and finally poor signal levels. v The plots shown are based on the following criteria: Ø Existing: Since LTE network modifications are not yet On-Air. The first slide is a snap shot of the area showing the existing site without LTE coverage in the AT&T network. Ø The Planned LTE Coverage with the Referenced Site: Assuming all the planned neighboring sites of the target site are approved by the jurisdiction and the referenced site is also approved and On-Air, the propagation is displayed with the planned legends provided. Ø Without Target site: Assuming all the planned neighboring sites are approved by the jurisdiction and On-Air and the referenced site is Off-Air, the propagation is displayed with the legends provided. Assumptions Page 3 © 2008 AT&T Knowledge Ventures. All rights reserved. AT&T is a registered trademark of AT&T Knowledge Ventures. CSL01664 Page 4 © 2008 AT&T Knowledge Ventures. All rights reserved. AT&T is a registered trademark of AT&T Knowledge Ventures. CSL01664 Terrain Page 5 LTE Coverage Before site CSL01664 LTE Coverage After site CSL01664 LTE Coverage standalone site CSL01664 Coverage Legend In-Building Service:In general, the areas shown in dark green should have the strongest signal strength and be sufficient for most in-building coverage. However, in-building coverage can and will be adversely affected by the thickness/construction type of walls, or your location in the building (i.e., in the basement, in the middle of the building with multiple walls, etc.) In-Transit Service : The areas shown in the yellow should be sufficient for on- street or in-the-open coverage, most in-vehicle coverage and possibly some in-building coverage. Outdoor Service:The areas shown in the purple should have sufficient signal strength for on-street or in-the-open coverage, but may not have it for in- vehicle coverage or in-building coverage. PROJECT SITE EISENHOWER DRCAL L E M A Z A T L A N LOS ARBOLES DR 24310 MOULTON PARKWAY SUITE 0 #1009 LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92637-3306 CONTACT: JESSICA GREVIN LAC964 CSL01664 TEMP WALDORF 49-499 EISENHOWER DRIVE LA QUINTA, CA 92253 PROPOSED EXISTING AERIAL MAP COPYRIGHT: GOOGLE MAPS, 2022 ATT EQUIPMENT CABINETS INSIDE NEW WOOD FENCE ENCLOSURE OVER LS-15 FOUNDATION SIMS@DRAFTLINK.COM VIEW 1 / 3 SHEET A A PHOTO PROVIDED BY: DRAFTLINK ATT PANEL ANTENNAS AND RRU'S MOUNTED TO NEW MONOPOLE ATTACHMENT 6 24310 MOULTON PARKWAY SUITE 0 #1009 LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92637-3306 CONTACT: JESSICA GREVIN LAC964 CSL01664 TEMP WALDORF 49-499 EISENHOWER DRIVE LA QUINTA, CA 92253 PROJECT SITE EISENHOWER DRCAL L E M A Z A T L A N LOS ARBOLES DR PROPOSED EXISTING AERIAL MAP COPYRIGHT: GOOGLE MAPS, 2022 VIEW 2 / 3 SHEET B B SIMS@DRAFTLINK.COM PHOTO PROVIDED BY: DRAFTLINK ATT EQUIPMENT CABINETS INSIDE NEW WOOD FENCE ENCLOSURE OVER LS-15 FOUNDATION ATT PANEL ANTENNAS AND RRU'S MOUNTED TO NEW MONOPOLE ATT MICROWAVE DISH MOUNTED TO NEW MONOPOLE PROJECT SITE EISENHOWER DRCAL L E M A Z A T L A N LOS ARBOLES DR 24310 MOULTON PARKWAY SUITE 0 #1009 LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92637-3306 CONTACT: JESSICA GREVIN LAC964 CSL01664 TEMP WALDORF 49-499 EISENHOWER DRIVE LA QUINTA, CA 92253 PROPOSED EXISTING AERIAL MAP COPYRIGHT: GOOGLE MAPS, 2022 VIEW 3 / 3 SHEET C C SIMS@DRAFTLINK.COM PHOTO PROVIDED BY: DRAFTLINK ATT MICROWAVE DISH MOUNTED TO NEW MONOPOLE ATT PANEL ANTENNAS AND RRU'S MOUNTED TO NEW MONOPOLE ATTACHMENT 7 1 Carlos Flores From:Jennifer Anklesaria <jennifer.anklesaria@anklesaria.com> Sent:Wednesday, July 20, 2022 8:44 AM To:Carlos Flores Cc:Jimmy Anklesaria; Asha Devereaux; Susan Clark Subject:Proposed telecommunication monopole, conditional use permit 2022-0005 ** EXTERNAL: This message originated outside of the City of La Quinta. Please use proper judgement and caution when opening  attachments, clicking links or responding to requests for information. **  Hello Mr. Flores,  We received notification of the 75 foot communication tower with surrounding equipment on the La Quinta  Resort property, which is adjacent to our home on Calle Estrella.  Our main concerns are the following:  1.Depending on where the tower is situated on the property, its immense height will impact views and cause deleterious effects on property values and enjoyment. 2.High frequency buzzing might create a sound nuisance that cannot be mitigated. 3.We wonder what is “temporary” about this structure and why an environmental review is not indicated.  A 75 foot “temporary” structure frankly seems unsound, if not dangerous, especially given the more extreme weather events of the past few years (wind, sandstorms). To ameliorate these impacts, we request that said pole (if approved) be installed on the north side of the  resort property where there are no homes and few hotel rooms.  This will significantly reduce view and noise  issues for residents and the majority of hotel guests.  Jennifer and Jimmy Anklesaria  49820 Calle Estrella  La Quinta, CA 92253  ATTACHMENT 8 1 Carlos Flores From:Diana Vietor <dianavietor@yahoo.com> Sent:Wednesday, July 20, 2022 11:31 AM To:Carlos Flores Subject:TELECOMMUNICATION MONOPOLE ** EXTERNAL: This message originated outside of the City of La Quinta. Please use proper judgement and caution when opening  attachments, clicking links or responding to requests for information. **  Hello Carlos. I just recieved the letter from the city abut the Monopole. Is that a cell phone tower or can you explain what that is and how long is temporary? What is the associated equipment that will be installed? In addition, since of the 600 homes in the 6 HOAs at the Resort, there are probably only 20 full time owners. Very few receive mail at the La Quinta addresses. In the event that the city set the letters to site, not mailing addresses, these will not get forwarded since they it is a bulk mail item. Diana Diana Vietor Broker Associate California Lifestyle Realty C: 760 964 3736 #01240357 1 Carlos Flores From:Asha Devereaux <ashadevereaux@icloud.com> Sent:Monday, July 18, 2022 6:27 PM To:Carlos Flores Cc:Jennifer Anklesaria; Dave Scott Subject:Conditional Use Permit 2022-0005 ** EXTERNAL: This message originated outside of the City of La Quinta. Please use proper judgement and caution when opening  attachments, clicking links or responding to requests for information. **  Hello,   We received notification of the 75 foot communication tower with surrounding equipment on the La Quinta Resort  property. The identified location will place it in close proximity to my home on Los Arboles. I have copied an image from  a general web search for what I understand the monopole may look like.  Our main concerns are the following:  1) a potential buzz sound at high frequencies that will create a sound nuisance 2) EPA compliance for Environmental Review: https://www.fcc.gov/wireless/bureau‐divisions/competition‐ infrastructure‐policy‐division/tower‐and‐antenna‐siting. The proposed location is in a flood plane, which has recently  flooded and caused extensive damage to all structures and streets at the chosen location.  2 3) Visual appearance that will diminish the resort atmosphere for both the hotel and residents 4) Concern that ’temporary’ will eventually become permanent. The proposed tower location is highly visible from the street and entrance to the resort.  We respectfully request that a location to the Northern side of the property where a different parking lot is present be  considered. There are many industrial locations on the hotel property where this monopole may be better situated with  minimal hazards to nature, views, guests, or residents.  Asha and Chris Devereaux  77‐711 Los Arboles  La Quinta, CA 92253  City of La Quinta PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING STAFF ITEM TO: Honorable Chair and Members of the Planning Commission FROM: Siji Fernandez, Associate Planner DATE: July 26, 2022 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, one (1) was out of compliance in 2020, none were out of compliance in 2021. A total of 20 cell tower facilities are constructed with 1 additional facility under construction (Attachment 1). Of the 20 constructed facilities, 19 are currently in compliance with its CUP conditions of approval with 1 facility is currently undergoing modification. Staff conducted a visual survey of the facility locations during the week of July 12, 2022 and reviewed the facilities for compliance with conditions of approval. A summary of the status of the 21 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 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 15 CUP 2009- 127 78136 Francis Hack Lane April 27, 2010 Monopalm Under Modification 16 CUP 2012- 148 77750 Avenue 50 July 22, 2014 Monopalm In Compliance 17 CUP 2008- 118 54001 Madison Street March 24, 2009 Monopalm 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 20 CUP 2020- 0003 80-440 Hideaway Club Court October 27, 2020 Rooftop In Compliance 21 CUP20 21-00 79-120 Corporate Center Drive January 26, 2021 Monopalm Under Construction CITY OF LA QUINTA WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES ¯ UPDATED JULY 26, 2022 Legend La Quinta City Limits Wireless Telecommunications Facilities SH-111 MADISON ST54TH AVEWASHINGTON ST48TH AVE EISENHOWER DR52ND AVE JEFFERSON STMILES AVE 58TH AVE FRED WARING DR 50TH AVE MONROE STJEFFERSON ST50TH AVE JEFFERSON STEISENHOWER DR 58TH AVE 2 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 ATTACHMENT 1 2020 2 1 1 Site 1 Planning Case Nos: CUP1996-025, MUP2015-0012, MUP2020-0007, MUP2021-0022 (Replace Equipment) 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 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 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 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 Site 5 Planning Case Nos: CUP2001-054, MUP2014-1013, MUP2021-0024 (Equipment Replacement), CUP2009-122 (Colocation) Approval Date: March 13, 2001 Location: 77865 Avenida Montezuma, La Quinta Community Park Type: Monopalm Facility Height: 60 feet Status: The palm fronds were replaced and are consistent with the approved plans. Conditions of Approval specific to maintenance were approved with the colocation CUP. In Compliance Last Known Provider: Verizon CUP 2001-054 Exhibit Existing Conditions Site 6 Planning Case No: 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 Site 7 Planning Case Nos: CUP2001-059, MUP2014-1002, MUP2012-1050, MUP2014-1006, MUP2022-0009 (Additional microwave dish) 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: T Mobile CUP 2001-059 Exhibit Existing Conditions Site 8 Planning Case Nos: CUP2001-060, MUP2011-1034 (Colocation), MUP2015- 0010, MUP2021-0015 (Equipment Replacement) Approval Date: July 10, 2001 Location: 78788 Highway 111 (previously 78-790 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 Site 9 v 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 Site 10 Planning Case Nos: CUP2001-062, MUP2011-1017, MUP2012-1053, MUP2016-1011, MUP2022-0006 (Equipment Replacement) Approval Date: August 28, 2001 Location: 81600 Avenue 58, Imperial Irrigation District Type: Tower Facility Height: 120’ Status: Two sets of antenna arrays are visible. Conditions of approval have been satisfied. In Compliance Last Known Provider: AT&T CUP 2001-062 Exhibit Existing Conditions Site 11 Planning Case Nos: CUP2001-063, CUP2001-063 Amendment No. 2, MUP2012-1043 (Equipment Replacement), MUP2014-1005 (Colocation), MUP2021-0019 (Colocation) 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: T Mobile (Colocation Dish Wireless) CUP 2001-063 Exhibit Existing Conditions Site 12 Planning Case Nos: CUP2004-085 and CUP2004-085, Amendment No. 1 MUP2022-0005 (Replace Equipment) 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: T-Mobile, (Amendment 1 Colocation- Metro PCS) Existing Conditions CUP 2004-085 Exhibit 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 Site 14 Planning Case No: CUP2009-124, MUP2022-0001 (Replace Equipment) 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 Site 15 Planning Case Nos: CUP2009-127, MUP2012-1049, MUP2014-1004 (Colocation) MUP2021-0012 (Replace Equipment) MUP2021-0018 (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 60 faux palm fronds to extend to the lowest point of the new panel antennas. Under Modification Last Known Provider: T Mobile (Colocation Dish Wireless) Existing Conditions CUP 2009-127 Exhibit 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 Site 17 Planning Case No: CUP2008-118, MUP2022-0007 (Replace Equipment) 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 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 Site 19 Planning Case No: CUP2015-003, MUP2022-0004(Replace Equipment) 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 removed the unapproved Palm Tree skirt. All conditions have been satisfied. In compliance Last Known Provider: Verizon CUP 2015-003 Exhibit Existing Conditions Site 20 Planning Case No: CUP2020-0003 Approval Date: October 27, 2020 Location: 80-440 Hideaway Club Court Type: Roof type Facility Height: 55 feet Status: Condition No. 33 requires no cables, conduit or other equipment associated with the facility shall be visible. All electrical work for the proposed antennas shall be contained within the cupola. All conditions have been satisfied. In compliance Known Provider: Verizon CUP 2020-0003 Exhibit Existing Conditions Site 21 Planning Case No: CUP2020-0001 Approval Date: January 26, 2021 Location: 79-120 Corporate Center Drive Type: Monopalm Facility Height: 84 feet Status: Planning Commission approved an 84-foot tall monopalm telecommunications tower at the Extra Space Storage Facility to fill a gap in AT&T service. Twelve antenna panels will be attached to the tower. Associated ground mounted mechanical equipment will be located behind the wall enclosure near the tower. Under Construction Known Provider: AT&T CUP 2020-0001 Exhibit Existing Conditions POWERPOINTS PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 26, 2022 Planning Commission Meeting July 26, 2022 1 Planning Commission Meeting July 26, 2022 Pledge of Allegiance 1 2 Planning Commission Meeting July 26, 2022 2 Planning Commission Meeting July 26, 2022 PH1 – Housing Element Update GPA2020-0001 Summary •Housing Element Update was adopted by City Council on February 15, 2022. •Resubmitted to HCD on February 28, 2022. •HCD provided additional comments on April 29, 2022. •Additional amendments were made, and HCD has now found them sufficient for certification. 3 4 Planning Commission Meeting July 26, 2022 3 Analysis •Amendments were made to the following: •AFFH Site Inventory section to quantify that housing is distributed throughout the City. •Multiple policies and programs to quantify the City’s targets for these programs in terms of the number of households assisted, units constructed, etc. •None of the amendments change the policy direction of the Element. Recommendation •Adopt a Resolution recommending that the City Council adopt revisions to the Housing Element (GPA 2020-0001) to address final requests from the California Department of Housing and Community Development, and find that these amendments have been previously analyzed under EA 2021-0010. 5 6 Planning Commission Meeting July 26, 2022 4 Planning Commission Meeting July 26, 2022 PH2 – St Francis of Assisi EA2019-0003, CUP2019-0001, SDP2019-0004, and MA 2022-0006 7 8 Planning Commission Meeting July 26, 2022 5 Background •St. Francis of Assisi Church is an existing church built in 1984 •In 2010, the City approved an SDP and CUP for parking improvements including 220 additional paved spaces, 134 gravel spaces, and a total of 532 parking spaces, which was constructed in 2011 Vicinity Map 9 10 Planning Commission Meeting July 26, 2022 6 Vicinity Map Proposal •Expansion buildings totaling 27,334 sf for new Parish Hall and admin buildings, with improvements to parking and landscaping •Total square footage of buildings on site would be 57,434 sf •New buildings proposed to not be used concurrently with existing buildings 11 12 Planning Commission Meeting July 26, 2022 7 Site Plan Proposal •Applications include: –Adoption of MND to find proposed project wouldn’t have a significant effect on environment –CUP amendment to existing CUP –SDP approval for architecture, site, and landscaping –Minor Adjustment approval for height to go above allowable height 13 14 Planning Commission Meeting July 26, 2022 8 Conditional Use Permit •Amending existing and effective CUP •Per applicant: Church does not have adequate indoor meeting space •Proposed buildings/improvements intended to accommodate more meetings and programming Conditional Use Permit •Applicant stated and is conditioned to not use the new Parish Hall and administrative buildings concurrent with Church services •Rest of project analysis requires understanding that additional patrons won’t occur as part of project 15 16 Planning Commission Meeting July 26, 2022 9 Site Development Permit •Two new buildings: 22,499 sf Parish Hall and 4,835 sf admin building •Buildings are proposed to match architecture of existing Church, including colors, stucco, veneer, and roofs Renderings 17 18 Planning Commission Meeting July 26, 2022 10 Renderings https://youtu.be/negCqV7cCDI Site Development Permit •New buildings would add to 26,910 sf of existing building, for total of 57,434 sf of building space •Parish Hall would include lobby, meetings rooms, choral room, and kitchen •Admin building would include offices, lobby, and break room 19 20 Planning Commission Meeting July 26, 2022 11 Parking •Project currently has 526 spaces, 134 of which are gravel spaces for overflow •Current project proposes 517 permanently paved parking spaces Parking •Per LQMC, at a rate of 1 space per 5 seats of assembly area, Church requires 181 spaces •Applicant is proposing that additional buildings are not used concurrently and don’t require additional parking 21 22 Planning Commission Meeting July 26, 2022 12 Parking •If the new buildings were to be used concurrently, the total amount of spaces required would be 374 parking spaces •The 517 proposed spaces exceeds all scenarios Landscaping •Project proposes additional landscaping on perimeter and interior, including surrounding buildings and parking lot •Landscaping uses drought tolerant palette and complements existing 23 24 Planning Commission Meeting July 26, 2022 13 Landscaping Minor Adjustment •Proposing a maximum building height of 30’-8”, which is 10% above the maximum allowed 28’ •Applicant submitted for a Minor Adjustment •New buildings would be lower than existing 45’ high Church 25 26 Planning Commission Meeting July 26, 2022 14 CEQA •Staff prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration to determine potential impacts from the project. Although the project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect because mitigation measures have been incorporated. Findings •Findings relate to design of architectural design, site design, landscape design compatibility with City’s zoning, General Plan, compatible with other properties and land uses in vicinity and ensure its compliance with CEQA 27 28 Planning Commission Meeting July 26, 2022 15 Recommendation 1) Adopt a resolution to adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration for EA2019-0003 2) Adopt a resolution to approve of CUP2019-0001 (Amendment to CUP2006-097), SDP 2019-0004, and MA 2022-0006 for construction of a 27,334 square foot expansion at St. Francis of Assisi Church 29 30 Planning Commission Meeting July 26, 2022 16 Planning Commission Meeting July 26, 2022 PH3 – Temporary Cell Monopole CUP2022-0005 Background •An existing AT&T Monopalm located at the La Quinta Resort is scheduled to be shut down in early September •Applicant has submitted a CUP to propose a temporary monopole on the same parcel, within a parking lot, to continue coverage 31 32 Planning Commission Meeting July 26, 2022 17 Vicinity Map Proposal •Monopole is proposed at 75’ high with no screening, 15 antennas, and within a wood fence enclosure •Staff recommended temp facility be a monopalm, not a monopole, but applicant stated it is not possible due to structural calculation failures and wind loading issues 33 34 Planning Commission Meeting July 26, 2022 18 Site Plan Elevations 35 36 Planning Commission Meeting July 26, 2022 19 Elevations Elevations 37 38 Planning Commission Meeting July 26, 2022 20 Proposal •Monopole would be installed and operational until a permanent facility is approved, installed, and operational •Applicant has identified proposed location for permanent site and provided preliminary drawings Proposal •Following conditions are recommended by staff: –Temporary monopole in place for maximum of one year, or when permanent location is constructed and finaled, whichever is first –Removal of temporary monopole occurs no later than 4 weeks after this 39 40 Planning Commission Meeting July 26, 2022 21 CEQA •Staff determined that this project is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15303 of CEQA since the monopole and associated equipment contains a small footprint Findings •Findings relate to consistency with General Plan, Zoning, CEQA, and surrounding uses are required 41 42 Planning Commission Meeting July 26, 2022 22 Recommendation •Adopt a resolution to approve CUP2022-0005 and determine that the project is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to Section 15303, New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures 43 44 Planning Commission Meeting July 26, 2022 23 Planning Commission Meeting July 26, 2022 S1 – Wireless Telecommunication Update 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 20 operational cell towers and 1 cell tower under construction 45 46 Planning Commission Meeting July 26, 2022 24 Samples 47 48 Planning Commission Meeting July 26, 2022 25 79-120 Corporate Center Drive 49 50 WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENT PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 26, 2022 July 26, 2022 Carlos Flores, Senior Planner City of LaQuinta, Planning Division 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253 RE: Conditional Permit (Case File 2022-005) Dear Mr. Flores and Members of the La Quinta Planning Commission, The purpose of this letter is to state our opposition to the placement of a temporary monopole wireless communication facility as well as future permanent wireless facilities on the La Quinta Resort property adjacent or in close proximity to the Santa Rosa Cove community. We acknowledge that new wire communication facilities (per Section 9.170.030 – Permitted Locations of the City’s Code) are permitted within “all commercial zoning districts”. Based on City’s Zoning Map, much of the La Quinta Resort is zoned Tourist Commercial (CT), and as such, allows wireless communication facilities to be located in this district (subject to Conditional Use approval). However, based on the application requirements, the Applicant is required (per Section 9.170.070) to: “Provide a project information and justification letter. The letter shall provide the project location, contact information, a project description and project objectives, alternative site analysis and justification for why the proposed site was chosen over existing sites. The letter shall include justification for the selected site and a benefits summary on how the proposed site will improve wireless telecommunication access in the community.” To our knowledge, the Conditional Use application (case file 2022-005) does not include an alternative site analysis or any justification as to why this proposed location was selected over other comparable sites with the La Quinta Resort area. Based on a cursory site analysis, there appears to be a number of alternative locations that are better suited for this type of facility and would not have any short-term or long visual impacts on adjoining the residents in the Santa Rosa Cove community. As stated in Section 9.170.010 - Purpose, the intent of the Wireless Telecommunication Chapter is to: “Provide a uniform and comprehensive set of standards for the development of wireless telecommunication facilities. The regulations contained herein are intended to protect and promote public health, safety, and welfare and the aesthetic quality of the city while providing reasonable opportunities for telecommunication services to provide such services in a safe, effective and efficient manner. These regulations are intended to address the following community concerns: A. To minimize adverse visual effects of towers and accessory buildings associated with wireless telecommunication facilities through careful design, siting and vegetative screening; B. To avoid potential damage to adjacent properties from tower failure through engineering and careful siting of tower structures; C. To lessen traffic impacts on surrounding residential districts; D. To maximize use of any new and existing telecommunication tower and to reduce the number of towers needed; E. To ensure radio frequency radiation is in compliance with federal requirements; and F. To allow new telecommunication towers in residential areas ONLY if a comparable site is not available outside residential areas.” We do not believe the project, as currently proposed, meets the purpose of the code, and should be denied until a better and more suitable location can be identified. We base this conclusion on the following: A) The temporary project does not minimize the visual affect of the tower or accessory building as currently proposed. The project makes no effort to incorporate stealth/camouflaged design and the Applicant cites that the “temporary site is unable to accommodate a Mono-Palm configuration due to structural failures and wind loading issues cause by the additional branches”. The fact that it cannot meet the City’s approval criteria without potential structural calculation failures suggests that this site is not an appropriate temporary or future long term location for this type of use. B) Due to the close proximity of residential units, there is a potential property damage as well as health, safety and welfare concerns. The Applicant has already acknowledged they cannot comply with the Mono-Palm requirements (see Attachment 7 in the City’s staff report) due to structural calculation failures. If implementing the City’s approval requirements can’t be accommodated for a temporary facility, how will it be possible to meet these requirements for a permanent facility that is in close proximity to residences? Defaulting to a Mono-Pole because the Applicant is unwilling or unable to engineer this to a Mono-Palm standard does not meet the purpose of this the approval standards. C) Rather than lessoning the project traffic impacts, the project’s location (both temporary and permanent) would create greater traffic impacts on the surrounding residential district through the loss of parking that serves the resort and construction activities. This portion of the resort already has high congestion and parking issues that impact the residential units immediate adjacent to the resort. D) The project does not maximize the use of existing towers in an effort to reduce the number of towers needed. According the City’s inventory of Wireless Communication Facilities (Attachment 2 in the City’s staff report), there are a number of other locations in the immediate vicinity (two of which are on the LaQuinta Resort property) that could either be upgraded or expanded to co-locate wireless facilities. One of these sites is the location of the current facility proposed to be relocated. This raises the question as to why the current location is not suitable for a temporary location as well as a permanent location given that it already exists. F) The proposed location is immediately adjacent to a residential area. There are a number of comparable sites within the LaQuinta Resort that are better suited for this type of use and would not adversely impact the aesthetics within residential area of the Santa Rosa Cove community. This includes redeveloping a temporary and permanent facility in its current location. Again, we request that the City deny the proposed conditional use request because it does not meet the Approval Standards as outlined in Section 9.170.060. Specially, approval criteria 9.170.060.B.1 which requires that all towers incorporate stealth/camouflaged design(s) to avoid adverse visual impacts to the surrounding properties and the community as a whole. The Applicant has already acknowledged they cannot comply with the Mono Palm requirements (see attachment 7 in the staff report) due to structural calculation failures. If they are unwilling or unable to meet this requirement for a temporary facility, how will they be able to meeting this for a permanent facility in the same location? In accordance with Section 9.170.090 – Required Findings, we maintain the propose project does not comply with the required approval standards and thus Planning Commission cannot determine the Applicant request meets the necessary standards. Specifically, the project does not meet the following Required Findings of Approval: B) Public Welfare: The proposed project is materially detrimental to the public health, safety and general welfare for two primary reasons. First, the project can’t meet the City’s approval standards for a Mono-Palm due to structural calculation failures. This is a serious threat to public health, safety and welfare, particularly for resident within 75 feet of this structure. Furthermore, the Applicant is proposing to develop a permanent facility in virtually the same location at the temporary facility. If a temporary facility can’t be engineered to meet the approval criteria for the temporary facility, then how will it be possible to meet the approval standards for a permanent facility in the future. Secondly, rather than lessoning the public health, safety and general welfare impacts associated with traffic, the project will increase the impacts (both temporary and permanent) if the project is allowed to proceed forward as currently proposed. The proposed project will result in a loss of parking that would accentuate an existing parking problem by creating more traffic congestion, resort patrons using off-street parking in the residential area and the creation of additional noise (during construction and long term). This portion of the resort already has high congestion and parking issues that impact the residential units immediate adject to the resort. C) Site Placement and Design: First of all, the proposal does not include an alternative site analysis and justification for why the proposed site was chosen over existing sites. Based on a cursory analysis, there appears to be a number of more suitable locations within the La Quinta Resort that will not visually impact any surrounding residential development. Secondly, the project, as proposed, does not minimize any adverse visual impacts. In fact, the proposed development does not propose any mitigation for the adverse impacts associated with the placement of Molo-Pole in this location. For these reasons, we feel proposed development does not meet the project approval standards and should be denied. We would be glad to discuss potential suitable site with you in more detail. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Sue Clark and Kevin Apperson 48840 Calle Estrella, LaQuinta, CA 97253