PC Resolution 2022-020 St. Francis Expansion CUP 2019-0001; SDP 2019-0004; MA 2022-0006 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2022 -020
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 2022-020
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: July 26, 2022
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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
Density Residential land use allow for churches and this project is for
expansion of an existing church use.
Planning Commission Resolution 2022-020
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: July 26, 2022
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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.
Planning Commission Resolution 2022-020
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: July 26, 2022
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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.
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
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2022-020 EXHIBIT A
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2019-0001 (AMENDMENT TO CUP2006-097)
ADOPTED: JULY 26, 2022
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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 2022-020 EXHIBIT B
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2019-0004
ADOPTED: JULY 26, 2022
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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
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SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2019-0004
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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)):
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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.
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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DRAINAGE
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.
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37. Storm drainage historically received from adjoining property shall be
received and retained or passed through into the historic downstream
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.
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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 2022-020
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2019-0004
ADOPTED: JULY 26, 2022
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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).