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PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER
78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta
TUESDAY, ]ANUARY 24, 2023, AT 5:00 P.M.
Members of the public wanting to listen to this meeting may do so by tuning -
in live via https://Iaquinta.12milesout.com/video/live.
CALL TO ORDER
Roll Call: Commissioners: Caldwell, Guerrero, Hassett, McCune, Nieto,
Tyerman, and Chairperson Currie
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS — INSTRUCTIONS
Members of the public may address the Commission on any matter listed or
not listed on the agenda as follows:
WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS can be provided either in -person during the
meeting by submitting 15 copies to the Commission Secretary, it is requested
that this takes place prior to the beginning of the meeting; 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
Commission, made public, and will be incorporated into the public record of
the meeting, but will not be read during the meeting unless, upon the request
of the Chair, a summary of public comments 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.
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VERBAL PUBLIC COMMENTS can be provided in -person during the meeting by
completing a "Request to Speak" form and submitting it to the Commission
Secretary; it is requested that this takes place prior to the beginning of the
meeting. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes (or approximately
350 words). Members of the public shall be called upon to speak by the Chair.
In accordance with City Council Resolution No. 2022-028, a one-time
additional speaker time donation of three (3) minutes per individual is
permitted; please note that the member of the public donating time must: 1)
submit this in writing to the Commission Secretary by completing a "Request
to Speak" form noting the name of the person to whom time is being donated
to, and 2) be present at the time the speaker provides verbal comments.
Verbal public comments are defined as comments provided in the speakers'
own voice and may not include video or sound recordings of the speaker or of
other individuals or entities, unless permitted by the Chair.
Public speakers may elect to use printed presentation materials to aid their
comments; 15 copies of such printed materials shall be provided to the
Commission Secretary to be disseminated to the Commission, made public,
and incorporated into the public record of the meeting; it is requested that the
printed materials are provided prior to the beginning of the meeting. There
shall be no use of Chamber resources and technology to display visual or
audible presentations during public comments, unless permitted by the Chair.
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 § 7920.000 et seq.].
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
At this time, members of the public may address the Commission on any
matter not listed on the agenda pursuant to the 'Public Comments -
Instructions" listed above. The Commission values your comments; however,
in accordance with State law, no action shall be taken on any item not
appearing on the agenda unless it is an emergency item authorized by the
Brown Act [Government Code § 54954.2(b)].
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CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
1. INTRODUCE NEWLY APPOINTED COMMISSIONER ELISA GUERRERO
CONSENT CALENDAR
NOTE: Consent Calendar items are routine in nature and can be approved by one motion.
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1. APPROVE MEETING MINUTES DATED DECEMBER 13, 2022 n
2. ADOPT A RESOLUTION FINDING THE PROPOSED PURCHASE 12
BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA QUINTA AND JAMES Y. CATHCART AND
MARIA CATHCART, AND BRUCE AND LORA CATHCART FOR CERTAIN
REAL PROPERTY COMPRISING OF APPROXIMATELY 0.14 ACRES AT
51001 EISENHOWER DRIVE, SOUTHWEST CORNER EISENHOWER
DRIVE AND CALLE TAMPICO (APN: 773-065-012) CONSISTENT
WITH THE 2035 GENERAL PLAN; CEQA: THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT
FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PURSUANT TO SECTION 15061
(b)(3) OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT,
COMMON SENSE EXEMPTION
BUSINESS SESSION - None
STUDY SESSION - None
PUBLIC HEARINGS - 5:00 p.m. or shortly thereafter
For all Public Hearings on the agenda, a completed 'Request to Speak" form
must be filed with the Commission Secretary prior to consideration of that
item; comments are limited to three (3) minutes (approximately 350 words).
Any person may submit written comments to the Planning Commission prior
to the public hearing and/or may appear and be heard in support of or
opposition to the project(s) at the time of the public hearing. If you challenge
a project(s) in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or
someone else raised at the public hearing or in written correspondence
delivered to the City at or prior to the public hearing.
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1. ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A VARIANCE (VAR2022-0001) 17
TO ALLOW FOR A TEN -FOOT FRONT YARD SETBACK FOR A
PROPOSED CASITA EXTENSION WITHIN THE RANCHO LA QUINTA
SPECIFIC PLAN AREA; CEQA: THE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT HAS DETERMINED THAT THIS PROJECT IS EXEMPT
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FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PURSUANT TO SECTION 15305(a)
OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT IN THAT THE
PROPOSED PROJECT CAN BE CHARACTERIZED AS MINOR
ALTERATIONS IN LAND USE LIMITATIONS; LOCATION: 79075
RANCHO LA QUINTA DRIVE
2. CONTINUED FROM DECEMBER 13, 2022: ADOPT A RESOLUTION
APPROVING A MODIFICATION BY APPLICANT (MBA2022-0004) AND
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT (CUP2022-0003) TO
ALLOW FOR A NEW 21129 SQUARE FOOT TOOL RENTAL CENTER
ADDITION AND MODIFICATIONS TO THE OUTDOOR DISPLAYS AND
SALES AREA AT AN EXISTING HOME DEPOT; CEQA: THE PROJECT IS
EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PURSUANT TO SECTION
15301(e)(1) OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT,
EXISTING FACILITIES; LOCATION: 79900 HIGHWAY 111
STAFF ITEMS
1. 2023 PLANNING COMMISSIONER ACADEMY INFORMATION
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
The next regular meeting of the La Quinta Planning Commission will be held
on February 14, 2023, commencing at 5:00 p.m. at the La Quinta City Hall
Council Chamber, 78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253.
DECLARATION OF POSTING
I, Tania Flores, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta,
do hereby declare that the foregoing Agenda for the Commission meeting of
January 24, 2023, was posted on the City's website, near the entrance to the
Council Chamber at 78495 Calle Tampico, and the bulletin boards at 78630
Highway 111 and 51-321 Avenida Bermudas, on January 19, 2023.
DATED: January 19, 2023
Tania Flores, Planning Commission Secretary
City of La Quinta, California
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Public Notices
• The La Quinta City Council Chamber is handicapped accessible. If special
equipment is needed for the hearing impaired, please contact Commission
Secretary at (760) 777-7023, 24-hours in advance of the meeting and
accommodations will be made.
• If background material is to be presented to the Commission during a
Commission meeting, please be advised that 15 copies of all documents,
exhibits, etc., must be supplied to the Commission Secretary for
distribution. It is requested that this takes place prior to the beginning of
the meeting.
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PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2022
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the La Quinta Planning Commission was called to order
at 5:00 p.m. by Chairperson Currie.
PRESENT: Commissioners Caldwell, Hassett, McCune, Nieto, Tyerman,
and Chairperson Currie
ABSENT: None
VACANCY: One
STAFF PRESENT: Design & Development Director Danny Castro, Planning
Manager Cheri L. Flores, Senior Planner Carlos Flores,
Associate Planner Siji Fernandez, Commission Secretary
Tania Flores, Deputy City Attorney Jessica Sanders
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Caldwell led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA - None.
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners
Caldwell/Hassett to confirm the agenda as published. Motion passed: ayes -
6, noes - 0, abstain - 0, absent - 0, vacancy - 1.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS, AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
1. CVAG OVERHEAD CHANGEABLE MESSAGE TRAFFIC SIGNS
City Traffic Management Analyst Kris Gunterson, also serving as Committee
Member on the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) CV Sync
TSM&O (Technology, Systems, Maintenance, and Operations), gave a brief
presentation on proposed CVAG Changeable Message Signs (Signs) including
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background, proposed Signs site locations, photos of current installations, and
renderings of Signs at proposed sites.
Commission discussion followed regarding types of messages on Signs and
entity to control messaging; Sign mounting and pole design selection;
alternative and future tentative site selection and approval process; visibility
from surrounding residential communities and predicted use times; site
locations in surrounding cities; need for Signs within the community and data
analysis to show improvement in traffic conditions with implementation; cost
of installation and maintenance; and safety and wind loading for poles and
mounting.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVE MEETING MINUTES DATED NOVEMBER 8, 2022
2. ADOPT A RESOLUTION FINDING THE PROPOSED PURCHASE
BETWEEN THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AND BP DUNE PALMS, LP,
BY GENERAL PARTNER BLACKPOINT PROPERTIES, LLC, FOR
CERTAIN PROPERTY COMPRISING APPROXIMATELY 5.2 ACRES
LOCATED ON THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF HIGHWAY 111 AND
DUNE PALMS ROAD (APN 600-030-018) CONSISTENT WITH THE
GENERAL PLAN. CEQA: THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PURSUANT TO SECTION 15061 (b)(3)
COMMON SENSE EXEMPTION
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners
Caldwell/Hassett to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended, with item
No. 2 adopting Planning Commission Resolution No. 2022-026. Motion passed:
ayes - 6, noes - 0, abstain - 0, absent - 0, vacancy - 1.
BUSINESS SESSION - None.
STUDY SESSION - None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. CONTINUED FROM NOVEMBER 8, 2022: ADOPT A RESOLUTION
APPROVING A MODIFICATION BY APPLICANT (MBA 2022-0004)
AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP 2022-0003) AMENDMENT
TO ALLOW FOR A NEW 2,129 SQUARE FOOT TOOL RENTAL
CENTER ADDITION, A NEW 1,104 SQUARE FOOT FENCE
ENCLOSURE AND MODIFICATIONS TO THE OUTDOOR DISPLAYS
AND SALES AREA AT AN EXISTING HOME DEPOT. CEQA: THE
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PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
PURSUANT TO SECTION 15301 (e)(1) OF THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT, EXISTING FACILITIES.
LOCATION: 79900 HIGHWAY 111
DECLARATIONS REGARDING COMMISSION PUBLIC CONTACT - None.
Associate Planner Fernandez presented the staff report which is on file in the
Design and Development Department.
Staff answered questions regarding the equipment and truck rental (Rental)
areas and the proposed shielding from Highway 111; possible alternate
locations for Rental areas; any traffic analysis conducted; Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements, and striping compliance; alternative
screening options including use of a wall or fence; and previous amendments
and approvals to the site and possible future additions or modifications.
CHAIRPERSON CURRIE NOTED THE PUBLIC HEARING REMAINED OPEN FROM
THE NOVEMBER 8, 2022, MEETING.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Scott Mommer, President of Lars Anderson and Associates
and Site Development Coordinator for Home Depot and this project,
introduced himself and provided additional information on choice of shielding
and justification of location of Rental areas. Applicant and staff answered
questions regarding height of shielding versus height of Rentals to be located
in this area and the line -of -sight view from Highway 111; quantity and
description of Rentals to be located in this area; and location options for Rental
CHAIRPERSON CURRIE DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 6:17 P.M.
Commission discussion followed regarding shielding and use of alternative
sites and surplus parking for Rental areas.
CHAIRPERSON CURRIE DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING RE -OPEN AT 6:24 P.M.
Applicant requested the Commission add additional Conditions of Approval
regarding the location of the Rental areas as an alternative to denial to allow
the project to move forward due to community need for these services.
Staff advised the Commission of the process required for denial including the
need to continue this item to allow Staff time to prepare denial findings and
such continuance could also allow the applicant additional time to prepare a
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revised site plan with alternative locations for Rental areas based on
Commission comments.
CHAIRPERSON CURRIE DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 6:31 P.M.
A motion was made by Commissioner Hassett to continue this item to a date
certain of January 24, 2023 and there was a consensus of the Commission.
CHAIRPERSON CURRIE DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING RE -OPEN AT 6:32 P.M.
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners
Hassett/Chairperson Currie to continue the Public Hearing for Modification By
Applicant 2022-0004 and Conditional Use Permit 2022-0003 to a date certain
of January 24, 2023. Motion passed: ayes - 6, noes - 0, abstain - 0, absent
- 0, vacancy - 1.
2. ADOPT RESOLUTIONS APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
FOR A 75' FOOT TALL TEMPORARY TELECOMMUNICATION
MONOPOLE WITH ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT ENCLOSURE
(CUP2022-0011) AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A 75'
FOOT TALL PERMANENT TELECOMMUNICATION MONOPALM AND
ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT ENCLOSURE (CUP2022-0010) 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
DECLARATIONS REGARDING COMMISSION PUBLIC CONTACT - None.
Senior Planner Flores presented the staff report which is on file in the Design
and Development Department.
Staff answered questions regarding community outreach, public comment and
feedback received, and timeline for justification of a temporary monopole.
CHAIRPERSON CURRIE DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 6:49 P.M.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Applicant John Heffernan with AT&T External Affairs,
introduced himself and provided a brief background on the project and parties
of interest.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Applicant Brett Smirl of Coastal Business Group,
representing AT&T Wireless, introduced himself and provided additional
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background on the project. Mr. Smirl answered Commission questions
regarding the agreement with the site landowner and location selection;
expected changes to the service area and first responder access; landscape
selection and use; and timeline and phasing of the temporary and permanent
facilities.
CHAIRPERSON CURRIE DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 6:57 P.M.
Commission expressed a consensus to approve the project.
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners
Caldwell/Nieto to adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 2022-0027 to
approve CUP2022-0010 (permanent monopalm) and determine that the
project is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to
Section 15303, New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures, as
recommended:
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA
QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PERMANENT WIRELESS
TELECOMMUNICATION MONOPALM FACILITY WITHIN THE LA QUINTA
RESORT AND FINDING THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
CASE NUMBER: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2022-0010
APPLICANT: COASTAL BUSINESS GROUP
Motion passed: ayes - 6, noes - 0, abstain - 0, absent - 0, vacancy - 1.
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners
Hassett/Caldwell to adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 2022-0028 to
approve CUP2022-0011 (temporary monopole) and determine that the project
is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to Section
15303, New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures, as
recommended:
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 AND
FINDING THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
CASE NUMBER: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2022-0011
APPLICANT: COASTAL BUSINESS GROUP
Motion passed: ayes - 6, noes - 0, abstain - 0, absent - 0, vacancy - 1.
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STAFF ITEMS
Director Castro reminded the Commission and public of the current open
recruitment for the vacant Planning Commission seat which will close on
January 5, 2023, and advised any interested parties to contact the Design and
Development Department; the annual Community Workshop is tentatively
scheduled for Wednesday, February 15, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.,
to be held at the La Quinta Wellness Center.
COMMISSIONER ITEMS - None.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded by
Commissioners Hassett/Chairperson Currie to adjourn at 7:03 p.m. Motion
passed: ayes - 6, noes - 0, abstain - 0, absent - 0, vacancy - 1.
Respectfully submitted,
TANIA FLORES, Commission Secretary
City of La Quinta, California
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CONSENT CALENDAR NO. 2
City of La Quinta
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING: January 24, 2023
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA TITLE: ADOPT A RESOLUTION FINDING THE PROPOSED PURCHASE
BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA QUINTA AND JAMES Y. CATHCART AND MARIA
CATHCART, AND BRUCE AND LORA CATHCART FOR CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY
COMPRISING OF APPROXIMATELY 0.14 ACRES AT 51001 EISENHOWER
DRIVE, SOUTHWEST CORNER EISENHOWER DRIVE AND CALLE TAMPICO
(APN: 773-065-012) CONSISTENT WITH THE 2035 GENERAL PLAN; CEQA:
THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PURSUANT TO
SECTION 15061 (b)(3) OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT,
COMMON SENSE EXEMPTION
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a resolution finding the proposed purchase between the City of
La Quinta and James Y. Cathcart and Maria Cathcart, and Bruce and
Lora Cathcart for certain property comprising approximately 0.14 acres,
located at 51001 Eisenhower Drive, consistent with the General Plan and
exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15061 (b)(3)
of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
EXECb rIVE SUMMAR)
• Government Code Section 65402 requires the Planning Commission to
make a finding that the proposed purchase is consistent with the
General Plan.
• The property to be purchased is located at the southwest corner of
Eisenhower Drive and Calle Tampico, is one of the oldest buildings in
the City, and currently used as office space.
• The purchase of this property would further the City's goals and policies
of historical preservation and preservation of community character.
BACKGROUND/ ANALYSIS
The Property is the former location of the La Quinta Palms Realty property
management and realty business, which operated for nearly 40 years. The
owners of the business have retired, sold the business, and have since vacated
the building. The original structure has historical significance as one of the
oldest buildings in the La Quinta Cove area, being constructed in 1938, just
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12 years after the La Quinta Resort's opening. This Property is anticipated to
provide a building space that can be utilized as a city facility containing office
spaces, an outdoor exhibit space, a conference room space, and direct access
to the Bear Creek Trail.
The property is located within the Village Commercial zone surrounded by
Cove residential homes to the west, apartments on the south and east, and
golf course on the north.
The purchase of this property is consistent with the following goals and policies
of the General Plan 2035:
1. Policy LU-3.1 - Encourage the preservation of neighborhood character
and assure a consistent and compatible land use pattern.
a. The proposed purchase is proposed to continue the existing
office use which is consistent with the area. The property could
also be used as a connection to the existing Bear Creek Trail
which would be consistent with the area as well, given the
proximity of the property to the Bear Creek Trail.
2. Goal CUL-1 - The protection of significant archaeological, historic and
paleontological resources which occur in the City.
Policy CUL-1.2 - Assure that significant identified archaeological and
historic resources are protected.
a. The proposed purchase supports this goal and policy by preserving
an example of the history of La Quinta and the La Quinta Resort
development.
ENVIRONMENTA tEVIEW
The Design and Development Department has determined that this project is
exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15061 (b)(3) of the
California Environmental Quality Act, Common Sense Exemption, in that the
action of purchasing this property would not have a significant effect on the
environment.
Prepared by: Cheri Flores, Planning Manager
Approved by: Danny Castro, Design and Development Director
Attachment: 1. Vicinity Map
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2023 — 001
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA,
FINDING THAT THE PURCHASE BY THE CITY
OF LA QUINTA FROM JAMES Y. CATHCART
AND MARIA CATHCART, AND BRUCE AND LORA
CATHCART OF CERTAIN PROPERTY COMPRISED
OF APPROXIMATELY 0.14 ACRES LOCATED AT
51001 EISENHOWER DRIVE (APN 773-065-012) IS
CONSISTENT WITH THE 2035 GENERAL PLAN
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta,
California did, on January 24, 2023, consider the proposed purchase by the
City of La Quinta from James Y. Cathcart and Maria Cathcart, and Bruce and
Lora Cathcart of certain property comprised of approximately 0.14 acres
located at 51001 Eisenhower Drive (APN 773-065-012); and
WHEREAS, the proposed purchase is anticipated to be provide
a building space that can be utilized as a city facility containing office
spaces, an outdoor exhibit space, a conference room space, and direct
access to the Bear Creek Trail; and
WHEREAS, the proposed purchase is exempt from environmental
review pursuant to Section 15061 (b) (3) Common Sense Exemption, in
that the purchase of this property would not have a significant effect
on the environment; and
WHEREAS, said Planning Commission did make the
following mandatory finding under Government Code Section 65402
confirming that the proposed purchase is consistent with the following
goals and policies of the City's General Plan:
1. Policy LU-3.1 - Encourage the preservation of neighborhood character
and assure a consistent and compatible land use pattern.
a. The proposed purchase is proposed to continue the existing
office use which is consistent with the area. The property could
also be used as a connection to the existing Bear Creek Trail
which would be consistent with the area as well, given the
proximity of the property to the Bear Creek Trail.
2. Goal CUL-1 - The protection of significant archaeological, historic, and
paleontological resources which occur in the City.
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2023-XXX
PROJECT: PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT
LOCATION: 51001 EISENHOWER DRIVE (APN 773-065-012)
ADOPTED:
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Policy CUL-1.2 - Assure that significant identified archaeological and
historic resources are protected.
a. The proposed purchase supports this goal and policy by
preserving an example of the history of La Quinta and the La
Quinta Resort development.
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 proposed purchase is exempt from environmental
review pursuant to Section 15061 (b) (3) Common Sense Exemption.
SECTION 3. That it does find the proposed purchase is consistent with the
City's General Plan for the reasons set forth in this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the
City of La Quinta Planning Commission, held on January 24, 2023, 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
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PUBLIC HEARING ITEM NO. 1
City of La Quinta
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING: January 24, 2023
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA TITLE: ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A VARIANCE (VAR2022-
0001) TO ALLOW FOR A TEN -FOOT FRONT YARD SETBACK FOR A PROPOSED
CASITA EXTENSION WITHIN THE RANCHO LA QUINTA SPECIFIC PLAN AREA;
CEQA: THE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT HAS DETERMINED THAT
THIS PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PURSUANT TO
SECTION 15305(a) OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT IN
THAT THE PROPOSED PROJECT CAN BE CHARACTERIZED AS MINOR
ALTERATIONS IN LAND USE LIMITATIONS; LOCATION: 79075 RANCHO LA
QUINTA DRIVE
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a resolution to approve Variance 2022-0001, subject to the Findings and
Conditions of Approval, and find the project exempt from environmental review
pursuant to Section 15305(a) of the California Environmental Quality Act in that
the proposed project can be characterized as a minor alteration in land use
limitations that consists of a setback variance that does not result in the
creation of a new parcel.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
• The applicant is requesting an approval of a Variance to reduce the front
yard setback from 15 feet to 10 feet for a proposed casita "guesthouse"
extension, located at 79075 Rancho La Quinta Drive within the Rancho La
Quinta Country Club (Attachment 1).
• In order to approve the project, the Planning Commission must make
findings as it relates to consistency with the City's General Plan and the
Rancho La Quinta Specific Plan, and compliance with CEQA (Attachment
2).
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
Variance
The project is located at 79075 Rancho La Quinta Drive within the Rancho La
Quinta Specific Plan Area (Attachment 3). The applicant submitted a building
permit application for a remodel of the existing casita to Building Division.
Based on the existing conditions, the applicant provided a statement of findings
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to support the application of a Variance for this project (Attachment 4). The
applicant is requesting that the front yard setback be reduced from 15 to 10
feet to accommodate the casita expansion. If the Variance is granted the
expanded casita would be 48 feet from the street (Attachment 5). Currently,
the home lies at a setback of 27 feet from the property line, which is 65 feet
from the street.
During plan review of the building permit, it was determined that the casita
encroached into the front yard setback. The applicant submitted a Variance
application to request a reduction of the setback from 15 feet to 10 feet. The
project proposes a variance from the Rancho La Quinta Specific Plan,
Residential Development Standards, which stipulates that all residential homes
shall have "a minimum 15-foot front yard setback," as measured from the
property line (Attachment 6).
The Variance is being requested due to a significant distance between property
line and street for this property, which is a unique circumstance as evidenced
by neighboring properties not having to adhere to the same distance
requirements (Attachment 7). City standards require that front yard setbacks
be measured from structure to the property line and not from the street. For
this property, there is a 38-foot distance from the property line to the street,
which means any front yard setback has an additional 38 feet from the street to
account for. This segment is identified as City right of way and an easement but
is not anticipated to be utilized in the future. A front yard setback of 15 feet at
this property results in 53 feet of distance from the street to the building.
There are four other homes (Lots 48, 52, 53 and 55) along this street that
currently encroach into the front yard setback but were built prior to
incorporation of the City. These homes have buildings that are setback
approximately 10 to 4 feet from the property line (48 to 42 feet from the
street), which is similar to what the applicant is proposing. The applicant
provided an ALTA Survey to show the existing conditions (Attachment 8). Part
of the applicant's request and variance findings are that other nearby properties
are allowed a standard that this property is not.
There are special circumstances applicable to the subject property, including
location and setback of surrounding homes, which, when the setback standard
is strictly applied, deprive the property of privileges enjoyed by other properties
in the vicinity. Further, the project does not adversely impact any utilities or
easements.
AGENCY AND PUBLIC REVIEW
Public Agency Review
All written comments received are on
Design and Development Department
file and available for review with the
All applicable comments have been
adequately addressed and/or incorporated in the recommended Conditions of
Approval.
Public Notic(
This project was advertised in The Desert Sun newspaper on January 13, 2023
and mailed to all property owners within 500 feet of the site. No written
comments have been received as of the date of this writing. Any written
comments received will be handed out at the Planning Commission hearing.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The La Quinta Design and Development Department has determined that this
project is exempt from environmental review pursuant to section 15305(a) of
the California Environmental Quality Act in that the proposed project can be
characterized as a minor alteration in land use limitations that consists of a
setback variance that does not result in the creation of a new parcel.
Prepared by: Sijifredo Fernandez, Associate Planner
Approved by: Danny Castro, Design and Development Director
Attachments: 1. Project Information
2. Project Findings
3. Vicinity Map
4. Statement of Findings
5. Plan Set
6. Rancho La Quinta Development Standards
7. Site Photographs
8. ALTA Survey
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2023-XXX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
A VARIANCE TO ALLOW FOR A REDUCTION OF THE
FRONT YARD SETBACK LOCATED AT 79075 RANCHO
LA QUINTA DR
CASE NUMBERS:
VARIANCE 2022-0001
APPLICANT: DOUG HOWARD
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta,
California did, on the January 24, 2023, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to
consider a request by Doug Howard for approval of a variance to reduce the
front yard setback located at 79075 Rancho La Quinta Dr., more particularly
described as:
APN 602-100-010
WHEREAS, the Design and Development Department published a
public hearing notice in The Desert Sun newspaper on January 13, 2023 as
prescribed by the Municipal Code. Public hearing notices were also mailed to
all property owners within 500 feet of the site; and
Variance 2022-0001
WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering all
testimony and arguments, if any, of all interested persons desiring to be
heard, said Planning Commission did make the following mandatory findings
pursuant to Section 9.210.030 of the La Quinta Municipal Code to justify
approval of said Variance:
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
Low -Density Residential designation is designed to accommodate a
broad range of residential land uses, including casitas or
"guesthouses". The City's General Plan policies relating to Low -Density
Residential encourage a broad range of residential uses within the
City, and the proposed use maintains those policies. The proposed
project is consistent with the following Goals, Programs, and Policies:
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2023-XXXX
VARIANCE 2022-0001
PROJECT: 79075 RANCHO LA QUINTA DR VARIANCE
ADOPTED:
PAGE 2OF4
• Goal LU-2 as the project consists of high -quality design that
complements and enhances the City. The project design
complements an existing high -quality traditional Spanish style,
and utilizes varying roof lines and wall depths, along with a
complementary color palette.
• Policy LU-5.2 in considering changes in market demand in
residential product type to meet the needs of current and future
residents.
• Goal SC-1 in that it provides a community that provides the best
possible quality of life for all its residents by providing alternative
housing types within La Quinta.
• Goal H-1 in providing housing opportunities that meet the
diverse needs of the City's existing and project population. The
guesthouse of this type provides a diverse type of residential
project.
2. Consistency with Specific Plan
The proposed development, as conditioned, is consistent with the
development standards of the Rancho La Quinta Specific Plan and the
purpose and intent of Planning Area I. The project satisfies the intent
to provide for the development of low -density neighborhoods with the
ability to construct a casita.
3. Compliance with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
The La Quinta Design and Development Department has determined
that this project is exempt from environmental review pursuant to
section 15305(a) of the California Environmental Quality Act in that
the proposed project can be characterized as minor alterations in land
use limitations.
4. Surrounding Uses
As conditioned, approval of the application 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. The project is surrounded by existing residential developments
and is constructed in a way to not impede on the existing homes
closest to this project.
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2023-XXXX
VARIANCE 2022-0001
PROJECT: 79075 RANCHO LA QUINTA DR VARIANCE
ADOPTED:
PAGE 3 OF 4
5. Special Circumstances
There are special circumstances applicable to the subject property,
including size, shape, location and surrounding, which, when the
zoning regulations are strictly applied, deprive the property of
privileges enjoyed by other properties in the vicinity subject to the
same zoning regulated. The existing conditions and infrastructure
make it difficult to make an addition in the front yard. The property
line is located 38 ft from the street making the majority of the front
yard unbuildable. Four other homes on this street already encroach
into the front yard setback area. There are special circumstances
applicable to the subject property, including location and setback of
surrounding homes, which, when the setback standard is strictly
applied, deprive the property of privileges enjoyed by other properties
in the vicinity. Constructing a casita in this area would not impact the
existing street scene. All other requirements on density, setbacks, and
lot coverage are being met.
All other Rancho La Quinta Specific Plan standards are met. The
variance request is to establish a 10-foot front yard setback.
6. Preservation of Property Rights
The granting of the variance is necessary for the preservation of a
substantial property right possessed by other properties in the same
vicinity and zoning district, and otherwise denied to the subject
property. The adjustment authorized allows for the development of
this casita and fits the character of the existing community. Without
the adjustment, the project is not able to be developed as intended.
7. No Special Privileges
The conditions of approval assure that the adjustment authorized will
not constitute a grant of special privileges which are inconsistent with
the limitations placed upon other properties in the vicinity subject to
the same zoning regulations. The adjustment authorized allows for the
development of this project as a low -density project within a low -
density zone. Without the adjustment, the project is not able to be
developed as intended.
8. No Land Use Variance
The approval does not authorize a land use or activity which is not
permitted in the applicable zoning district. Casitas (guesthouses) are
allowed within the Low -Density Residential district.
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2023-XXXX
VARIANCE 2022-0001
PROJECT: 79075 RANCHO LA QUINTA DR VARIANCE
ADOPTED:
PAGE 4OF4
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 exempt from environmental review
pursuant to Section 15305(a) of the California Environmental Quality Act in
that the proposed project involves minor alterations in land use limitations;
and
SECTION 3. That it does hereby approve Variance 2022-0001, for the
reasons set forth in this Resolution and subject to the attached Conditions of
Approval [Exhibit A]; and
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the
City of La Quinta Planning Commission, held on this the January 24, 2023,
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
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2023-XXXX
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED
VARIANCE 2022-0001
PROJECT: 79075 RANCHO LA QUINTA DR VARIANCE
JANUARY 24, 2023
Page 1 of 1
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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 Variance 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. The future home expansion shall be submitted for approval to the Design
and Development Director to determine consistency with Variance 2022-
0001 during building permit review.
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ATTACHMENT 1
PROJECT INFORMATION
CASE NUMBER: VARIANCE VAR2022-0001
APPLICANT: DOUG HOWARD
REQUEST: ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE VARIANCE 2022-
0001 SUBJECT TO THE FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS
OF APPROVAL
LOCATION: 79075 RANCHO LA QUINTA DR; APN: 602-100-010
CEQA: THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL
REVIEW PURSUANT TO SECTION 15305(a) OF THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT IN THAT
THE PROPOSED PROJECT CAN BE CHARACTERIZED
AS MINOR ALTERATIONS IN LAND USE LIMITATIONS.
GENERAL PLAN
DESIGNATION: LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
ZONING
DESIGNATION: LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
SPECIFIC PLAN: RANCHO LA QUINTA SPECIFIC PLAN
SURROUNDING
ZONING/LAND USES: NORTH: LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
COMMON OPEN SPACE
SOUTH: GOLF COURSE
EXISTING GOLF COURSE
EAST: LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
EXISTING RESIDENTIAL
WEST: LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
EXISTING RESIDENTIAL
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ATTACHMENT 2
FINDINGS
Variance 2022-0001
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
Low Density Residential designation is designed to accommodate a
broad range of residential land uses, including casitas or
"guesthouses". The proposed use maintains those policies.
2. Consistency with Specific Plan
The proposed development, as conditioned, is consistent with the
development standards of the Rancho La Quinta Specific Plan and the
purpose and intent of Planning Area I. The project satisfies the intent
to provide for the development of Low -Density neighborhoods with the
ability to construct a casita.
3. Compliance with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
The La Quinta Design and Development Department has determined
that this project is exempt from environmental review pursuant to
Section 15305(a) of the California Environmental Quality Act in that
the proposed project can be characterized as a minor alteration in land
use limitations that consists of a setback variance that does not result
in the creation of a new parcel.
4. Surrounding Uses
As conditioned, approval of the application 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. The project is surrounded by existing residential developments
and is constructed in a way to not impede on the existing homes
closest to this project.
5. Special Circumstances
There are special circumstances applicable to the subject property,
including size, shape, location and surrounding, which, when the
zoning regulations are strictly applied, deprive the property of
privileges enjoyed by other properties in the vicinity subject to the
same zoning regulations. The existing conditions and infrastructure
make it difficult to expand into the front yard where the existing casita
is located. The property line is located 38 feet from the street making
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the majority of the front yard unbuildable. Four other homes on this
street already encroach into the front yard setback area. There are
special circumstances applicable to the subject property, including
location and setback of surrounding homes, which, when the setback
standard is strictly applied, deprive the property of privileges enjoyed
by other properties in the vicinity. Constructing a casita in this area
would not impact the existing street scene. All other requirements on
density, setbacks, and lot coverage are being met. The variance
request is to establish a 10-foot front yard setback.
6. Preservation of Property Rights
The granting of the variance preserves the substantial property right
possessed by other properties in the same vicinity and zoning district
and otherwise denied to the subject property. The adjustment
authorized allows for the development of this casita and fits the
character of the existing community. Without the adjustment, the
project is not able to be developed as intended.
7. No Special Privileges
The conditions of approval assure that the adjustment authorized will
not constitute a grant of special privileges which are inconsistent with
the limitations placed upon other properties in the vicinity subject to
the same zoning regulations. The adjustment authorized allows for the
development of this project as a low -density project within a low -
density zone. Without the adjustment, the project is not able to be
developed as intended or consistent with other residences.
8. No Land Use Variance
The approval does not authorize a land use or activity which is not
permitted in the applicable zoning district. Casitas (guesthouses) are
allowed within the Low -Density Residential district.
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RANCHO LA QU1NTA DRIVE
ATTACHMENT 4
City of La Quinta
Planning Department
78-495 Calle Tampico
La Quinta CA 92253
SECTION C — STATEMENT OF FINDINGS
Surrounding uses.
The approval of a variance will not create any cand1tions detrimental to the }public health,
safety, and general welfare nor will it be incompatible with other properties in the general
area. The existing section of Rancho La Quinte Drive is the original Model Horne
complex for the Country Club. This section is the only section in the development with
an addition greenbelt that lies between the existing street and the property lines of the
adjoining properties (Lots 48-59), The street is still an additional 33 Feet away from the
property line and in this case, Lot 50, the current street curb is 65 feet away 1`rom the
existing garage.
Special Circumstances:
The section aFLots (48-59) have a Public Utility Easement that is recorded at 10 feet
behind the front property boundary. We already have had Dig -Alert come to the street
and locate all the current utilities; none are withi i that dedicated easement. All the public
utilities can be found within the first 14 feet of the street curb, or approximately 25 feet
north of Lot 50's property line running along the current street.
Preservation of Property ,Rights.
along this fortner Model Home complex, several of the homes infringe into the City's
front yard setback of 15 feet. We have noted on sheet A3, the enlarged Tract Map, which
are the obvious homes that currently infringe. One home actually encroaches the current
10 foot setback for public utilities. The HA of Rancho La Quinta front yard setback
relates directly to the street with their s=dard being 25 feet from street, We already
reduced the casita renovation project to comply with the HDA's requirement of not
infringing into the current PuhIic Utilities Easement of 10 feet. They approved the casita
enlargement as it relates to the actual street.
No Special Privileges:
We would like to state that is in this specific "Model Home complex" several homes have
crossed the City's 15 foot setback and this variance would not give Lot 50 an advantage
aver the homes along this section. We are currently asking for a triangular section that
would impede into the City setback, with the projected area of 6 inches running to 5 feet
over the length of 21 feet, 4 inches.
No Laird Use Variance.
e are not requesting any changes to the Land Else on this specific Lot, Land use
remains the same, LDR Low Density Residential.
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The followii ig section delineates the permitted land use and development standards for property
designated as Residential Specific Plan (RSP) on the Land Use Plan, within Planning Areal_
A. Purposm To provide for the continuing development of low density neighborhoods (two -to -four
units per acre) with single family detached dwellings on lame and medium size lots also
permitting clusIcTed smaller dwellings, such as one and two-story single family attached units,
tow hornes, or condominiums, with open space.
B. Perrmiued Uses, Permitted uses for lands designated as Love Density Residential and/or
Residential Specific Plan (RSP) facIude single family detached dwellings, single family attached
dwellings, town haloes, condominiums, and TacIuding residential and golf supporting
maintenance and office uses. Guest boluses and "Gralnrry Units" shall be allowed in both attached
and detatched residential tracts_ Any detemination on a proposed use whether listed or unlisted
herein may be either internally reviewed by the Community Development Director or Planning
Manager or referred to the Planning Commission as a non -hearing item if the Community
Development Director or Planning Manager determines on a case -by -case basis that the public
interest would be better served by such referral_
Building height shall be limited to one story and 22 feet far all residential structure aithin 150
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and site guard offices including Relocatable buildings,
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Low Density Residential and/or Residential Specific Plat (RSP) on the Land Use Plan,
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City of La Quinta
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING: January 24, 2023
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA TITLE: CONTINUED FROM DECEMBER 13, 2022: ADOPT A
RESOLUTION APPROVING A MODIFICATION BY APPLICANT (MBA2022-0004)
AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT (CUP2022-0003) TO ALLOW FOR
A NEW 21129 SQUARE FOOT TOOL RENTAL CENTER ADDITION AND
MODIFICATIONS TO THE OUTDOOR DISPLAYS AND SALES AREA AT AN
EXISTING HOME DEPOT; CEQA: THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PURSUANT TO SECTION 15301(e)(1) OF THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT, EXISTING FACILITIES;
LOCATION: 79900 HIGHWAY 111
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a resolution to approve Modification By Applicant (MBA2022-0004) and
Conditional Use Permit (CUP2022-0003), subject to the attached Findings and
Conditions of Approval, and find the project exempt from environmental review
pursuant to Section 15301(e)(1) of the California Environmental Quality Act in
that the proposed project involves minor alteration of an existing facility.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
• The applicant requests approval of an MBA and a CUP Amendment for a
new 2,129 square foot (sf) Tool Rental Center and changes to the
approved outdoor display and sales area for Home Depot, located at
79900 Highway 111 within the Jefferson Plaza (Attachment 1).
• The proposed use is consistent with the City of La Quinta Municipal Code,
Jefferson Plaza Specific Plan, and the City of La Quinta General Plan.
• The Planning Commission (Commission) held a public hearing on
November 8, 2022, which was continued to a date certain of December
13, 2022, which was also continued to a date certain of January 24,
2023, to allow the applicant to address the concerns from the
Commission.
• In order to approve the project, the Commission must make findings as it
relates to consistency with the City's General Plan, the Jefferson Plaza
Specific Plan, site design, and compliance with CEQA (Attachment 2).
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BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
The Home Depot is located on the northwest corner of Highway 111 and
Jefferson Street operating within the Jefferson Plaza commercial retail center
(Attachment 3). The applicant proposal includes a new 2,129 sf Tool Rental
Center addition and changes to the approved outdoor display and sales area for
Home Depot.
At the December 13, 2022, public hearing, the Commission and public raised
concerns regarding the proposed location of the equipment rental and the truck
rental areas being highly visible from Highway 111. The Applicant was not able
to address the concerns at that time, so the item was continued to allow
redesign and relocation of these rental areas. For reference, below is a link to
the December 13, 2022, staff report, Planning Commission agenda packet:
https://laglaserweb.laguintaca.gov/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=574017&dbid=1
&repo=CityofLaQuinta
As part of their business and sales model, merchandise and home storage
options have continuously been displayed in areas along the store frontage.
Previously, on February 28, 2017, the Planning Commission approved
CUP2016-0004, and on November 13, 2018, CUP Amendment 1 for outdoor
sales and display. The 2018 approval allowed for 12,842 square feet of outdoor
sales and display including display of promoted items, storage of bagged goods,
staging areas for garden sales merchandise, and display of five (5) storage
sheds. The purpose of the current CUP Amendment is to expand the outdoor
sales and display area to include new truck and equipment rental areas and to
reduce some existing outdoor storage and display merchandise.
Modification By Applicant 2022-0004
The Applicant is proposing a new 2,129 sf Tool Rental Center (Attachment 4).
Home Depots across the country have Tool Rental Centers which allow for
rental of a variety of tools ranging from ladders to power equipment. The
proposed architectural style is similar and compatible with the existing building
including color palette. By adding the Tool Rental Center, the additional building
area does not exceed more than 10 percent of the existing Home Depot square
footage, which meets the Municipal Code thresholds of a Modification By
Applicant. The architectural features do not result in a significant effect on the
overall aesthetic or architectural style of the building (Attachment 5).
The architectural plan set has been revised to relocate the truck rental and
equipment rental areas as recommended by the Commission. Below is a list of
the following additions and revisions:
The truck rental area has been relocated to the parking spaces adjacent
to the building, further away from Highway 111. The number of truck
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rental parking spaces increased from 6 spaces to 8 spaces (Illustration
A).
• The equipment rental area has been relocated from the front parking lot
to the rear of the store, away from Highway 111 and behind the proposed
Tool Rental Center. The proposed enclosure has been removed from the
project to accommodate the equipment rental area (Illustration B).
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The CUP Amendment modifies the existing outdoor display and sales areas by
reducing the square footages of each of the areas, and adds new truck and
equipment rental areas, located in the parking spaces closest to the building.
The display areas are located in designated areas along the store frontage on
the south, west, and north elevations of the building and will not obstruct ADA-
accessible paths. The rental equipment includes compact power equipment such
as a Backhoe, Skid Steer, Mini Excavator, Light Tower, Trencher, etc.
(Attachment 4). The rental equipment will be located on top of trailers for
accessibility and will be located behind the Tool Rental Center. The combined
outdoor sales and display area is 13,232 sf, an increase of 729 sf from the
existing combined outdoor sales and display area.
Display Name
Location
Existing
Proposed
Product
Square
Square
Examples
Footage
Footage
Garden Material
West elevation
2,902 sf
2,252 sf
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1,940 sf
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2,266 sf
1,563 sf
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1,368 sf
1,293 sf
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270 sf
270 sf
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3,780 sf
2,792
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13,564 sf
Staff concludes that the proposed outdoor display and sales area is acceptable
and will have minimal impacts upon other existing surrounding uses. As
conditioned, the proposed use is consistent with the Municipal Code section
regarding Outdoor Storage and Display requirements as follows:
• Display area (13,564 sf) does not exceed ten percent of the gross
floor area (140,608 sf) of the retail commercial building.
• Complies with fire, health, building, and safety codes.
• Permitted display locations include designated portions of sidewalk,
patios, and similar areas within proximity to the storefront.
• Display and storage areas do not obstruct building entrance or exit
or obstruct access to any parking space or drive aisles.
Parking
The construction of the Tool Rental Center will remove a total of 11 parking
spaces out of 609 existing spaces within the Home Depot site. The new
equipment/truck rental areas and proposed outdoor display will also take up 26
existing parking spaces. With implementation of the proposed changes, the
Home Depot site will include 580 parking spaces within the Jefferson Plaza
shopping center which brings the total parking spaces to 1,109. Based on
Municipal Code Section 9.150.070 (Spaces required by use), the minimum
number of spaces required is 333. The project still provides a surplus of 247
parking spaces.
AGENCY AND PUBLIC REVIEW
Public Agency Review
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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 October 28, 2022
and mailed to all property owners within 500 feet of the site. No new public
comments have been received as of the date of this writing. Since the project
was continued to a date certain, a new public notice was not required.
:NVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The La Quinta Design and Development Department has determined that this
project is exempt from environmental review pursuant to section 15301(e)(1)
of the California Environmental Quality Act in that the proposed project involves
minor alteration to an existing facility.
Prepared by: Sijifredo Fernandez, Associate Planner
Approved by: Danny Castro, Design and Development Director
Attachments: 1. Project Information
2. Project Findings
3. Vicinity Map
4. Statement of Operation/Equipment Samples
5. Updated Development Plan Set
ER
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2023 - XXX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
A MODIFICATION BY APPLICANT AND CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT AMENDMENT TO ALLOW FOR A NEW
2,129 SQUARE FOOT TOOL RENTAL CENTER
ADDITION, AND MODIFICATIONS TO THE OUTDOOR
DISPLAYS AND SALES AREA LOCATED AT 79900
HIGHWAY 111
CASE NUMBERS:
MODIFICATION BY APPLICANT 2022-0004
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2022-0003
(CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2016-0004 AMENDMENT 2)
APPLICANT: LARS ANDERSON AND ASSOCIATES INC
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta,
California did, on January 24, 2023 hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to
consider a request by Lars Anderson and Associates Inc, on behalf of Home
Depot USA Inc., for approval of a new 2,129 square foot Tool Rental Center
and changes to the approved outdoor display and sales area for Home
Depot, located within the Jefferson Plaza, generally located at 79900
Highway 111, more particularly described as:
APN 600-010-017
WHEREAS, the Design and Development Department published a
public hearing notice in The Desert Sun newspaper on October 28, 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, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta,
California did previously hold a duly noticed Public Hearing, on November 8,
2022, to consider this project and continued the Public Hearing to a date
certain of December 13, 2022, to allow the applicant time to revise the plan
set package due to Commissioner concerns; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta,
California did previously hold a continued Public Hearing to a date certain, on
December 13, 2022, to consider this project and continued the Public
Hearing to a date certain of January 24, 2023, to allow the applicant time to
revise the plan set package due to Commissioner concerns; and
EVA
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2023-XXX
MODIFICATION BY APPLICANT 2022-0004
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2022-0003 (CUP2016-0004 AMENDMENT 2)
PROJECT: HOME DEPOT TOOL RENTAL CENTER EXPANSION
ADOPTED:
PAGE 2 of 4
Modification By Applicant 2022-0004
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 9.200.090 of the Municipal Code to justify approval of
said Modification By Applicant:
1. Consistency with General Plan. The proposed development is
consistent with the General Plan land use designation of General
Commercial. The City's General Plan policies relating to the General
Commercial designation allow for commercial uses and this project is
for expansion of an existing commercial building.
2. Consistency with Zoning Code and Specific Plan. The proposed
development, as conditioned, is consistent with the development
standards of the City's Zoning Code and Subject Specific Plan in terms
of site plan. The Modification By Applicant has been conditioned to
ensure compliance with the Regional Commercial Zoning Code's
development standards and the Jefferson Plaza Specific Plan, including
standards for parking lot design, amount of parking required, setbacks
and height standards. The proposed changes in building square
footage do not to exceed ten percent (10%) from the original approval
and have been determined to not result in a significant architectural,
aesthetic, or visual impact to the existing project and require
additional parking.
3. Compliance with California Environmental Quality Act. Modification By
Applicant 2022-0004 is not likely to cause substantial environmental
damage, nor substantially injure fish or wildlife or their habitat. The La
Quinta Design and Development Department has determined that this
project is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section
15301(e)(1) of the California Environmental Quality Act in that the
proposed project involves minor alteration to an existing facility.
4. Architectural Design. The proposed project, as conditioned, is
consistent in design with the Zoning Code and subject Specific Plan,
with development in the Regional Commercial, 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,
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2023-XXX
MODIFICATION BY APPLICANT 2022-0004
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2022-0003 (CUP2016-0004 AMENDMENT 2)
PROJECT: HOME DEPOT TOOL RENTAL CENTER EXPANSION
ADOPTED:
PAGE 3 of 4
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 City.
Conditional Use Permit 2022-0003 (CUP2016-004 Amendment 2)
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
Regional Commercial land use designation as set forth in the
General Plan. The City's General Plan policies relating to the
General Commercial designation allow for retail commercial and this
project proposes expansion of an existing commercial building.
2. Consistency with Zoning Code. The project is consistent with the
Regional Commercial use designation as set forth in the Zoning
Code and meets the development standards of the Zoning Code and
subject Specific Plan.
3. Compliance with CEQA. Conditional Use Permit Amendment 2022-
0003 is not likely to cause substantial environmental damage, nor
substantially injure fish or wildlife or their habitat. The La Quinta
Design and Development Department has determined that this
project is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section
15301(e)(1) of the California Environmental Quality Act in that the
proposed project involves minor alteration to an existing facility.
4. Surrounding Uses. Conditional Use Permit Amendment 2022-0003
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.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2023-XXX
MODIFICATION BY APPLICANT 2022-0004
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2022-0003 (CUP2016-0004 AMENDMENT 2)
PROJECT: HOME DEPOT TOOL RENTAL CENTER EXPANSION
ADOPTED:
PAGE 4 of 4
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 exempt from environmental review
pursuant to Section 15301(e)(1) of the California Environmental Quality Act
in that the proposed project involves minor alteration to an existing facility;
and
SECTION 3. That it does hereby approve Modification By Applicant 2022-
0004, 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 Conditional Use Permit 2022-0003
for the reasons set forth in this Resolution and subject to the attached
Conditions of Approval [Exhibit B]; and
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of
the City of La Quinta Planning Commission, held on January 24, 2023, 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
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2023-XXX EXHIBIT A
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED
MODIFICATION BY APPLICANT 2022-0004
PROJECT: HOME DEPOT TOOL RENTAL CENTER EXPANSION
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
Modification By Applicant. 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 Modification By Applicant shall expire on January 24, 2025, and shall
become null and void in accordance with Municipal Code Section 9.200.080
unless the required ministerial permits have been issued. A time extension
may be requested per LQMC Section 9.200.080.
4. The applicant shall submit grading and construction plans as may be required
to the City's Design and Development Department.
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2023-XXX EXHIBIT B
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2022-0003 (CUP2016-0004 AMENDMENT 2)
PROJECT: HOME DEPOT TOOL RENTAL CENTER EXPANSION
ADOPTED:
PAGE 1 OF 3
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. The Conditional Use Permit Amendment shall expire on January 24, 2025
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
3. The applicant shall comply with all conditions of approval from Conditional
Use Permit 2016-0004 and Conditional Use Permit 2017-0004.
4. Any expansion of this use or substantial modifications to the approved
floor 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 in accordance with LQMC
9.210.020 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.
5. Fire Hydrant 3-feet clearance: Fire hydrants and other Fire Protection
Equipment shall be provided with a minimum 3-feet radius clearance
around the circumference of the device. (CFC 507.5.5, 509.2.1 &
912.4.2)
6. Fire Department Access: Provide a site plan for fire apparatus access
roads and signage. Access roads shall be provided to within 150 feet to
all portions of all buildings and shall have an unobstructed width of not
less than 24-feet exclusive of curb -side parking, bike lanes and other
roadway features. The construction of the access roads shall be all
weather and capable of sustaining 40,000 lbs. over two axles for areas of
residential development and 60,000 lbs. over two axels for commercial
developments. Ref. CFC 503.1.1 and 503.2.1 as amended by the City of
La Quinta.
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2023-XXX EXHIBIT B
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2022-0003 (CUP2016-0004 AMENDMENT 2)
PROJECT: HOME DEPOT TOOL RENTAL CENTER EXPANSION
ADOPTED:
PAGE 2OF3
a. Fire Lane marking: Identification and marking of fire lanes,
including curb details and signage shall be in compliance with
Riverside County Fire Department Standards.
7. Requests for installation of traffic calming designs/devices on fire
apparatus access roads shall be submitted and approved by the Office of
the Fire Marshal. Ref. CFC 503.4.1
8. Grading Permit Fire Department Review: Submittal to the Office of the
Fire Marshal for Precise Grading Permit will be required.
9. Construction Permits Fire Department Review: Submittal of construction
plans to the Office of the Fire Marshal for development, construction,
installation and operational use permitting will be required. Final fire and
life safety conditions will be addressed when the Office of the Fire Marshal
reviews these plans. These conditions will be based on occupancy, use,
California Building Code (CBC), California Fire Code, and related codes,
which are in effect at the time of building plan submittal.
10. Fire Sprinkler System: The existing building fire protection system shall
be extended to provide protection to the addition area. Fire permit is
required.
11. Fire Alarm and Detection System: The building fire alarm notification
system (if present) shall be extended to provide protection to the
addition area. Fire permit is required.
12. Fire Conditions Timeframe: Conditions of approval are subject to change
with adoption of new codes, ordinances, laws, or when building permits
are not obtained within twelve months.
13. Fixtures and tables used to display merchandise shall be maintained in
good repair.
14. Signs, flags, banners, placards, balloons, streamers, spot lighting,
amplified music, or similar features shall be prohibited unless otherwise
permitted and approved through a separate sign or temporary use
permit.
15. Outdoor display and sales areas shall be kept clean and maintained on a
continual basis.
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2023-XXX EXHIBIT B
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2022-0003 (CUP2016-0004 AMENDMENT 2)
PROJECT: HOME DEPOT TOOL RENTAL CENTER EXPANSION
ADOPTED:
PAGE 3OF3
16. As depicted in the site plan, the boundary for the outdoor merchandise
storage and display area shall be demarcated with a permanent painted
stripe. Violation of any condition of approval or Municipal Code
requirement (i.e., merchandise located outside of the display and sales
areas, ADA-accessible path is impeded, etc.) could result in suspension of
use and/or permit revocation per LQMC Sections 9.200.130 and
9.210.020 (1). Line specifications (width, color, etc.) shall be reviewed
and approved by the Design and Development Director prior to
merchandise being located within the display area. Line specifications
shall be submitted to the Design and Development Director within 60
days of this approval.
17. As depicted in the site plan, areas along the site shall be restriped for
parking stalls and demarcation of parking or loading access. Line
specifications shall be reviewed and approved through a striping and
signing plan, to be submitted, reviewed, and approved by the Design and
Development department.
18. Compliance with this Conditional Use Permit, including moving all outdoor
display and sales merchandise within the parameters as displayed by the
site plan and completing all striping, shall be completed within 90 days of
this approval. Failure to do so could result in suspension of use and/or
permit revocation per LQMC Sections 9.200.130 and 9.210.020(J).
Applicant shall schedule inspections for City staff, including the Fire
department, Planning Division, and Code Compliance Division, to confirm
compliance with this permit.
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ATTACHMENT 1
PROJECT INFORMATION
CASE NUMBERS: MODIFICATION BY APPLICANT 2022-0004
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2022-0003
(CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2016-0004,
AMENDMENT 2)
APPLICANT: LARS ANDERSON AND ASSOCIATES INC
REQUEST: ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE MODIFICATION
BY APPLICANT (MBA2022-0004) AND CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT (CUP2022-0003) SUBJECT TO THE
FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
LOCATION: 79900 HIGHWAY 111; APN: 600-010-017
CEQA: THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL
REVIEW PURSUANT TO SECTION 15301(e)(1) OF THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT IN THAT
THE PROPOSED PROJECT INVOLVES MINOR
ALTERATION TO AN EXISTING FACILITY.
GENERAL PLAN
DESIGNATION:
ZONING
DESIGNATION:
SPECIFIC PLAN:
SURROUNDING
ZONING/LAND USES:
GENERAL COMMERCIAL
REGIONAL COMMERCIAL
JEFFERSON PLAZA SPECIFIC PLAN
NORTH: FLOOD PLAIN
STORMWATER CHANNEL
SOUTH: COMMERCIAL
EXISTING COMMERCIAL (CITY OF
INDIO)
EAST: LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
EXISTING RESIDENTIAL
WEST: REGIONAL COMMERCIAL
EXISTING COMMERCIAL
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ATTACHMENT 2
FINDINGS
Modification By Applicant 2022-0004
1. Consistency with General Plan. The proposed development is
consistent with the General Plan land use designation of General
Commercial. The City's General Plan policies relating to the General
Commercial designation allow for commercial uses and this project is
for expansion of an existing commercial building.
2. Consistency with Zoning Code and Specific Plan. The proposed
development, as conditioned, is consistent with the development
standards of the City's Zoning Code and Subject Specific Plan in terms
of site plan. The Modification By Applicant has been conditioned to
ensure compliance with the Regional Commercial Zoning Code's
development standards and the Jefferson Plaza Specific Plan, including
standards for parking lot design, amount of parking required, setbacks
and height standards. The proposed changes in building square
footage do not to exceed ten percent (10%) from the original approval
and have been determined to not result in a significant architectural,
aesthetic, or visual impact to the existing project and require
additional parking.
3. Compliance with California Environmental Quality Act. Modification By
Applicant 2022-0004 is not likely to cause substantial environmental
damage, nor substantially injure fish or wildlife or their habitat. The La
Quinta Design and Development Department has determined that this
project is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section
15301(e)(1) of the California Environmental Quality Act in that the
proposed project involves minor alteration to an existing facility.
4. Architectural Design. The proposed project, as conditioned, is
consistent in design with the Zoning Code and subject Specific Plan,
with development in the Regional Commercial, 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.
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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 City.
Conditional Use Permit 2022-0003 (CUP2O16-004 Amendment 2)
1. Consistency with General Plan. The project is consistent with the
Regional Commercial land use designation as set forth in the General
Plan. The City's General Plan policies relating to the General
Commercial allow for retail commercial and this project is for
expansion of an existing commercial building.
2. Consistency with Zoning Code. The project is consistent with the
Regional Commercial use designation as set forth in the Zoning Code
and meets the development standards of the Zoning Code and subject
Specific Plan.
3. Compliance with CEQA. Conditional Use Permit Amendment 2022-0003
is not likely to cause substantial environmental damage, nor
substantially injure fish or wildlife or their habitat. The La Quinta
Design and Development Department has determined that this project
is exempt from environmental review pursuant to section 15301(e)(1)
of the California Environmental Quality Act in that the proposed project
involves minor alteration to an existing facility.
4. Surrounding Uses. Conditional Use Permit Amendment 2022-0003 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.
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Home Depot
Tool Rental Center (TRC)
Project Description
Tool Rental Center
The general operations for the Tool Rental Center (TRC) are the rental of tools associated with
general construction, which could range from a drill to a larger power equipment. This operation
is utilized by both our general customers and contractors. The Tool Rental Center is an
enclosed building addition —24' tall and 2,129 SF. In addition, a Storage Room of —1,445
SF is being proposed. The purpose of this area is to store online pick-up orders. The proposed
enclosure is a 12' fence of —1,103 SF. This enclosure area would store various larger rental items,
such as ladders. There would also be access from the existing Home Depot store to the TRC
building..
Equipment Rental
In conjunction with the TRC, Home Depot is requesting to utilize approximately ten (10)
parking stalls shown on the proposed Site Plan to display of HD Rental Equipment that can
be rented through the Tool Rental Center (TRC). It should be noted that this operation is owned
and operated by Home Depot and Home Depot Associates are the designated staff for
transactions. The HD Rental Equipment is stored in the designated stalls 24-hours and are
placed on trailers, ready for customers to easily tow away. The trailer hitch is locked and
chained to where the trailer cannot be hooked up to a vehicle without a Home Depot Associate
unlocking it. There are no third -parry vendors for this operation. Home Depot does not maintain
or repair this equipment on -site, as they are sent to a designated repair location off -site. It should
be noted that the off -site repair centers are also owned and operated by Home Depot. See the
attached file for a list of example HD Rental Equipment, see attached sample rental equipment
document. Development of this area would involve re -striping of stalls to angled parking.
The angled parking provides easier access for customer to hook up and tow away the rental
equipment, and for easier back up to return the items. These stalls will be marked as "Reserved"
and have designated signage marking that the stalls are only mean for HD Rental Equipment.
Truck Rental
The proposed Site Plan includes eight (8) parking stalls to be designated for Rental Truck parking
only. The benefit that the Rental Truck Program provides to the community is the ability to
easily obtain a moving vehicle at an accessible store location. This program is based on customer
orders through the Internet or made in person at the Home Depot store. The Rental Trucks
will be delivered to the designated parking area for pick up by the customer — there is typically
three to six trucks parked on -site at a time. The paperwork and key pick up and drop off are
handled inside the existing TRC. No semi -trucks or tractor trailer type vehicles are included in
this program. The trucks being rented have box enclosures varying in size from twelve (12') feet
to twenty-six (26') feet and are the type of vehicles that can be driven with a normal driver's
license. No fueling, servicing or maintenance of the trucks will take place onsite.
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Compact Power Rental Equipment
Tractor Loader Backhoe
■ Used for loading, carrying, and transporting materials
■ Electrical, plumbing, and irrigation installation or repairs
■ Grading and leveling
Skid Steer
■ Grading and leveling
■ Load, carry and spread materials
■ Landscaping, construction and property improvement
■ Light demolition work
■ Property improvement and landscape projects
■ Irrigation installation and drainage projects
■ Plumbing and electrical installation or repairs
Aerial Equipment
■ Tree care and maintenance
■ Facility maintenance, painting, HVAC, electrical
■ Sign and lighting repair
Light Tower
■ Job site illumination
■ Sports activities
■ Event setups
Material Handling
■ Transport concrete, stone, materials and aggregate
■ Construction and demo site clean up
Dump Trailer
■ Demolition removal and yard maintenance
■ Carrying landscape materials
■ Hauling aggregate
Tree Care (Chipper Rental/Stump Grinder)
■ Tree care and maintenance
■ Landscaping and property improvements
Mini Skid Steer
■ Load, carry and spread materials
■ Landscape and property improvement
■ Grading and leveling
Trencher
■ Installing irrigation and drainage projects
■ Landscape and property improvement
Tractor Loader Backhoe
■ Load, carry and transport materials
■ Electrical, plumbing, and irrigation installation or repairs
■ Grading and leveling
■ Grading and leveling
■ Load, carry and spread materials
■ Landscaping, construction and property improvement
■ Light demolition work
ATTACHMENT 5
PROJECT INFORMATION
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LA QUINTA, CA 92253
CONTACTS
SHEET INDEX
PROJECT LOCATION
APPLICANT
79900 STATE HIGHWAY 111
THE HOME DEPOT
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LA QUINTA, CA 92253
2455 PACES FERRY ROAD, ATLANTA, GA 30339
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
APPLICANT REPRESENTATIVE
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2,129 SF
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140,608 SF
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SIDE FIELD PARKING
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REVISION DATES:
SITE PLANNER DAVID GOMEZ
SITE DEV. COORDINATOR JANAY MOMMER
CA - LA QUINTA
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CA - LA QUINTA
STORE # 6630
ADDRESS: 79900 STATE HIGHWAY 111
LA QUINTA, CA 92253
LA PROJECT NUMBER 21086.00
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DATE: 12/19/2022
REVISION DATES:
SITE PLANNER DAVID GOMEZ
SITE DEV. COORDINATOR JANAY MOMMER
CA - LA QUINTA
STORE # 6630
ADDRESS: 79900 STATE HIGHWAY 111
LA QUINTA, CA 92253
LA PROJECT NUMBER 21086.00
SHEET 7 OF 9
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CIVIL ENGINEERS - LAND SURVEYORS - PLANNERS
4694 WEST JACQUELYN AVENUE - FRESNO CADFORNIA 93722
TEL: 559 276-2790 FAX: 559 276-0850 WWW.LARSANDERSEN.COM
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DATE: 12/19/2022
REVISION DATES:
SITE PLANNER DAVID GOMEZ
SITE DEV. COORDINATOR JANAY MOMMER
CA - LA QUINTA
STORE # 6630
ADDRESS: 79900 STATE HIGHWAY 111
LA QUINTA, CA 92253
LA PROJECT NUMBER 21086.00
SHEET 8 OF 9
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LARS ANDERSEN & ASSOCIATES, INC.
CIVIL ENGINEERS - LAND SURVEYORS - PLANNERS
4694 WEST JACQUELYN AVENUE - FRESNO CADFORNIA 93722
TEL: 559 276-2790 FAX: 559 276-0850 WWW.LARSANDERSEN.COM
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CA - LA QUINTA
STORE # 6630
ADDRESS: 79900 STATE HIGHWAY 111
LA QUINTA, CA 92253
LA PROJECT NUMBER 21086.00
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POWERPOINTS
PLANNING
COMMISSION
JANUARY 24, 2024
Planning Commission Meeting
January 24, 2023
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Planning Commission Meeting
January 24, 2023
PH 1 - 79075 Rancho La Quinta Drive Variance
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Background
Location: 79-075 Rancho La Quinta Drive
within the Rancho La Quinta Specific Plan Area
Proposal: Reduce the front yard setback from
15 feet to 10 feet
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Site Plan
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Variance
Four other homes along this street currently encroach
into the front yard setback but were built prior to
incorporation of the City.
Applicant is requesting that the front yard setback be
reduced from 15 to 10 feet to accommodate a casita
expansion.
Variance
• The setback is established by the Specific Plan and
requires the casita to be 15 feet from property line
(53 feet from the street)
• Property line is setback 38 feet from street, due to
street right of way and an easement that is not
anticipated to be used in future
• If the Variance is granted, the expanded casita
would be 10 feet from the property line (48 feet
from the street)
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Findings
• In order to approve the project, the Planning
Commission must make findings as it relates
to consistency with the City's General Plan and
the Rancho La Quinta Specific Plan, and
compliance with CEQA
• Findings include, location of surrounding
uses, no special circumstances, preservation
of property rights, no special privileges, and
no land use variance.
Recommendation
• Adopt a resolution to approve Variance
2022-0001, subject to the Findings and
Conditions of Approval, and find the project
exempt from environmental review
pursuant to Section 15305(a) of the
California Environmental Quality Act in that
the proposed project can be characterized
as a minor alteration in land use limitations
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Planning Commission Meeting
January 24, 2023
PH2 - Home Depot Tool Rental Center and
Outdoor Storage
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Background
Planning Commission held a public hearing
on November 8, 2022, and December 13,
2022 where the project was continued to
January 24, 2023
Background
Location: Northwest corner of Jefferson Street
and Highway 111
Proposal: 2,129 sf Tool Rental Center addition
and changes to the approved outdoor display
and sales area
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Modification By Applicant
• Additional building area does not exceed more than
10% of existing Home Depot square footage.
• The design of the Tool Rental Center matches the
existing building.
Conditional Use Permit
Amendment
• CUP Amendment modifies existing outdoor
display and sales areas and adds a new truck and
equipment rental areas.
• Rental equipment includes compact power
equipment (i.e., Backhoe, Skid Steer, Mini
Excavator, Light Tower, Trencher, etc.).
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Parking
• Construction of the Tool Rental Center and new
equipment/truck rental areas will remove a total
of 29 of the 609 current parking spaces.
• Based on Municipal Code the minimum number of
spaces required is 333 leaving a surplus of 247
parking spaces.
CEQA
• The project is exempt from environmental
review pursuant to section 15301(e)(1) of
the California Environmental Quality Act,
Existing Facilities.
Findings
• In order to approve the project, the
Planning Commission must make
findings as it relates to consistency with
the City's General Plan and the
Jefferson Plaza Specific Plan, site
design, and compliance with CEQA.
Recommendation
• Adopt a resolution to approve
Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
Amendment 2022-0003 and
Modification By Applicant (MBA) 2022-
0004, subject to the Findings and
Conditions of Approval.
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
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