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PC Resolution 2023-023 Hampton Inn Hotel SPA & SDPPLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2023 - 023 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT AND SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR, A 125 -ROOM HAMPTON INN HOTEL LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF AUTO CENTRE DRIVE AND LA QUINTA DRIVE WITHIN THE CENTRE AT LA QUINTA SPECIFIC PLAN AREA CASE NUMBERS: SPECIFIC PLAN 2022-0003 SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2022-0007 APPLICANT: VERDANT LAQUINTA LLC WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California did, on December 12, 2023, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider a request by Verdant LaQuinta LLC, for a 125 room hotel project at the southwest corner of Auto Centre Drive and La Quinta Drive, more commonly described as: 600-340-060 WHEREAS, the Design and Development Department published a public hearing notice in The Desert Sun newspaper on December 1, 2023, as prescribed by the Municipal Code. Public hearing notices were also mailed to all property owners within 500 feet of the site; and Saecific Plan 2022-0003 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 9.240.010 of the La Quinta Municipal Code to justify recommending to the City Council approval of said Specific Plan Amendment [Exhibit A]: Consistencv with General Plan The proposed Specific Plan Amendment is consistent with the goals and policies of the La Quinta General Plan in that it will result in the development of a 125 -room hotel which is permitted in the General Commercial land use designation. The proposed project is consistent with the following Goals and Policies: • Policy LU -2.2 which requires Specific Plans for projects proposing flexible development standards that differ from the Zoning Ordinance. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2023-023 SPECIFIC PLAN 2022-0003 SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT AMENDMENT 2022-0007 PROJECT: HAMPTON INN HOTEL ADOPTED: DECEMBER 12, 2023 PAGE 2 OF 5 This project proposes variations from several development standards therefore a Specific Plan Amendment is appropriate for the project. 2. Public Welfare Approval of the proposed Specific Plan Amendment will not create conditions materially detrimental to public health, safety, and general welfare. The La Quinta Design and Development Department has prepared an addendum to the Mitigated Negative Declaration for Centre at La Quinta Specific Plan Amendment No. 5, EA2017-0009, adopted by the La Quinta City Council on July 3, 2018, Resolution 2018-038, pursuant to Section 15164 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), in that no substantial changes to the project are proposed that result in new significant environmental effects. 3. Land Use Compatibility The proposed Specific Plan Amendment incorporates a land use that is compatible with zoning on adjacent properties. The property will continue to be zoned as Regional Commercial which is intended for major retail, professional office restaurants, and hotels. 4. Property Suitability The uses permitted in the Specific Plan are suitable and appropriate for the subject property in that the site is relatively flat, vacant, and the area can be served by all necessary public services and utilities. The proposed project is located adjacent to other major retailers that could provide synergy between the other commercial uses. Site Development Permit 2022-0007 WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony and arguments, if any, of all interested persons desiring to be heard, said Planning Commission did make the following mandatory findings pursuant to Section 9.210.010 of the Municipal Code to justify approval of said Site Development Permit: 1. Consistency with General Plan The proposed development is consistent with the General Plan land use designation of General Commercial. The proposed project is consistent with the following Goals and Policies: • Goal LU -6 and ED -1 as Hotel will contribute to a balanced and varied economic base which provides fiscal stability to the City and a broad range of services to the region. • Program CIR-1.12.a: which encourages land uses that provide jobs and housing near each other to allow the use of alternative modes of travel PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2023-023 SPECIFIC PLAN 2022-0003 SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT AMENDMENT 2022-0007 PROJECT: HAMPTON INN HOTEL ADOPTED: DECEMBER 12, 2023 PAGE 3 OF 5 and produce shorter work commutes. The project will be developed near the existing residential Solterra apartment development directly south of it, providing an opportunity for jobs and housing near each other. • Program CIR-1.12.b which encourages mixed use and contiguous commercial development to provide optimum internal connections between uses. The development will provide and be conditioned to provide connections to commercial development on the north, east, and west. • Policy ED -1.5 which states projects proposed on commercial land shall be evaluated for their job creating and revenue generating potential. This project's scope and operations will create jobs and lead to annual sales tax and generate transit occupancy tax revenue for the City. 2. Consistency with Zoning Code The proposed development, as conditioned, is consistent with the development standards of the City's Zoning Code and Centre at La Quinta Specific Plan, as applicable. The Site Development Permit has been conditioned to ensure compliance with the zoning standards and other supplemental standards as established in Title 9 of the La Quinta Municipal Code. The project is consistent with the non-residential development standards and permitted use table, except deviations that include requested increase in the floor area ratio and decreasing the parking minimum standard. These development standards and land use deviations may be approved with the Specific Plan Amendment. 3. Compliance with CEQA The Design and Development Department has prepared Environmental Assessment 2022-0011 for this project, in compliance with the requirements of the CEQA. The Design and Development Director has determined that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect because revisions in the project have been made by or agreed to by the project proponent and mitigation measures have been incorporated. 4. Architectural Design The architectural design of the project, including, but not limited to, the architectural style, scale, building mass, materials, colors, architectural details, roof style and other architectural elements are compatible with surrounding development and with the quality of design prevalent in the city. 5. Site Design The site design of the project including, but not limited to, project entries, interior circulation, pedestrian and bicycle access, pedestrian amenities, PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2023-023 SPECIFIC PLAN 2022-0003 SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT AMENDMENT 2022-0007 PROJECT: HAMPTON INN HOTEL ADOPTED: DECEMBER 12, 2023 PAGE 4 OF 5 screening of equipment and trash enclosures, exterior lighting, and other site design elements are compatible with surrounding development and with the quality of design prevalent in the city. 6. Landscape Design Project landscaping, including, but not limited to, the location, type, size, color, texture and coverage of plant materials, has been designed so as to provide visual relief, complement buildings, visually emphasize prominent design elements and vistas, screen undesirable views, provide a harmonious transition between adjacent land uses and between development and open space, and provide an overall unifying influence to enhance the visual continuity of the project. The proposed project is consistent with the landscaping standards and plant palette and implements the standards for landscaping and aesthetics established in the General Plan and Zoning Code. The permanent overall site landscaping utilizes various tree and shrub species to enhance the building architecture. 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 be determined by the Planning Commission to be consistent with Environmental Assessment 0017-0009; and SECTION 3. That it does hereby recommends to the City Council approval of Specific Plan 2022-0003 and Site Development Permit 2022-0007 for the reasons set forth in this Resolution and subject to the attached Conditions of Approval [Exhibits B & C]. PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City of La Quinta Planning Commission, held on December 12, 2023, by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Caldwell, Guerrero, Hassett, McCune, Tyerman, and Chairperson Nieto NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Hernandez ABSTAIN: None PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2023-023 SPECIFIC PLAN 2022-0003 SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT AMENDMENT 2022-0007 PROJECT: HAMPTON INN HOTEL ADOPTED: DECEMBER 12, 2023 PAGE 5 OF 5 STEPHEN T. NIETO, Chairperson City of La Quinta, California ATTEST: DANNY CASTRO, Design and Development Director City of La Quinta, California PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2023-023 ADOPTED: DECEMBER 12, 2023 3.1.2 Standards EXHIBIT A Section 3: Development Regulations The development requirements for the Specific Plan can be found in Table 3.1: Development Standards - Regional Commercial and Table 3.2: Development Standards- Residential. Table 3.1: Development Standards - Regional Commercial Development 74.400 SF Maximum development, intensity FAR 35 FAR .6 1, Minimum lot size 2.8 Acres - Maximum structure height* 50' So' 4 Maximum number of stories 4 Minimum public street setbacks 20' building/ 20' building/ Auto Centre Drive 10' landscape 10' landscape 20' building/ 20' building/ Auto Center Way South 10' landscape 10' landscape 20' building/ 20' building/ La Quinta 10' landscape 10' landscape Minimum setback adjacent to 50' building/ residential parcels 50 * 10' landscape Landscape 5% of total site 5% of total site *Setbacks shall be increased 0.5' for every foot above 35 feet in height 1.0 Space perl .l Space per room (min) Hotel Parking Room 1.3 Space per room (max) SLF-Adams Street La Quinta, LLC Adopted July 3, 2018 The Centre at La Quinta Specific Plan Amendment No. 6 33 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2019 - 023 EXHIBIT B CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL — ADOPTED SPECIFIC PLAN 2022-0003 (SP 1997-029, AMENDMENT 6) PROJECT: HAMPTON INN HOTEL ADOPTED: DECEMBER 12, 2023 Page 1 of 1 C,FNFRAI 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 Specific Plan. 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. Specific Plan 2022-0003 shall be developed in compliance with these conditions, and the approved Specific Plan document. In the event of any conflicts between these conditions and the provisions of SP1997-029 The Centre at La Quinta, these conditions shall take precedence. 3. Specific Plan 2022-0003 shall comply with all applicable terms, conditions and/or mitigation measures for the following related approvals: Specific Plan Amendment 1997-029 The Centre at La Quinta Amendment 5 Environmental Assessment 2017-0009 and 2022-0011 Tentative Parcel Map 37359 Site Development Permit 2022-0007 4. 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. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2023-023 EXHIBIT C CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2022-0007 PROJECT: HAMPTON INN HOTEL ADOPTED: DECEMBER 12, 2023 PAGE 1 OF 16 C,'FNFRAI 1. The applicant agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of La Quinta ("City"), its agents, officers and employees from any claim, action or proceeding to attack, set aside, void, or annul the approval of this Site Development Permit. The City shall have sole discretion in selecting its defense counsel. The City shall promptly notify the applicant of any claim, action or proceeding and shall cooperate fully in the defense. 2. Site Development Permit 2022-0007 shall comply with all applicable conditions and/or mitigation measures for the following related approvals: Tentative Parcel Map 37359 In the event of any conflict(s) between approval conditions and/or provisions of these approvals, the Planning Manager shall adjudicate the conflict by determining the precedence. 3. The Site Development Permit shall expire two years from the date of approval and shall become null and void in accordance with La Quinta Municipal Code Section 9.200.080, unless a building permit has been issued. A time extension may be requested per LQMC Section 9.200.080. 4. Prior to the issuance of any grading, construction, or building permit by the City, the applicant shall obtain any necessary clearances and/or permits from the following agencies, if required: • Riverside County Fire Marshal • La Quinta Development Services Division: Grading Permit and 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 (SunLine) • South Coast Air Quality Management District Coachella Valley (SCAQMD) PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2023-023 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2022-0007 PROJECT: HAMPTON INN HOTEL ADOPTED: DECEMBER 12, 2023 PAGE 2 OF 16 The applicant is responsible for all requirements of the permits and/or clearances from the above -listed agencies. When these requirements include approval of improvement plans, the applicant shall furnish proof of such approvals when submitting those improvements plans for City approval. 5. Coverage under the State of California General Construction Permit must be obtained by the applicant, who then shall submit a copy of the Regional Water Quality Control Board's ("RWQCB") acknowledgment of the applicant's Notice of Intent ("NOI") and Waste Discharger Identification (WDID) number to the City prior to the issuance of a grading or building permit. 6. 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's SWPPP shall include provisions for all of the following Best Management Practices ("BMPs") (LQMC Section 8.70.020 (Definitions)): 1) Temporary Soil Stabilization (erosion control). 2) Temporary Sediment Control. 3) Wind Erosion Control. 4) Tracking Control. 5) Non -Storm Water Management. 6) Waste Management and Materials Pollution Control. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2023-023 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2022-0007 PROJECT: HAMPTON INN HOTEL ADOPTED: DECEMBER 12, 2023 PAGE 3 OF 16 D. 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. E. The inclusion in the Conditions, Covenants, and Restrictions (CC&Rs), a requirement for the perpetual maintenance and operation of all post - construction BMPs as required. 7. 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). 8. Approval of this Site Development Permit shall not be construed as approval for any horizontal dimensions implied by any site plans or exhibits unless specifically identified in the following conditions of approval. 9. 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. 10. 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 11. Prior to issuance of any permit(s), the applicant shall acquire or confer easements and other property rights necessary for the construction or proper functioning of the proposed development. Conferred rights shall include irrevocable offers to dedicate or grant access easements to the City for emergency services and for maintenance, construction, and reconstruction of essential improvements. 12. Pursuant to the aforementioned condition, conferred rights shall include approvals from the master developer over easements and other property rights necessary for construction and proper functioning of the proposed development not limited to access rights over proposed and/or existing private streets that access public streets and open space/drainage facilities of the master development. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2023-023 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2022-0007 PROJECT: HAMPTON INN HOTEL ADOPTED: DECEMBER 12, 2023 PAGE 4 OF 16 13. 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. 14. The public street right-of-way offers for dedication required for this project include: A. PUBLIC STREETS 1) Auto Centre Drive South — No additional right-of-way dedication is required. 2) La Quinta Drive — No additional right-of-way dedication is required. 3) Auto Centre Way — No additional right-of-way dedication is required. 15. Dedications shall include additional widths as necessary for dedicated right and left turn lanes, bus turnouts, and other features contained in the approved construction plans. 16. When the City Engineer determines that access rights to the proposed street rights-of-way shown on the approved Site Development Permit are necessary prior to approval of the improvements dedicating such rights-of-way, the applicant shall grant the necessary rights-of-way within 60 days of a written request by the City. 17. Where public facilities (e.g., sidewalks) are placed on privately -owned setbacks, the applicant shall offer for dedication blanket easements for those purposes. 18. 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. 19. Direct vehicular access to Auto Centre Dr South, La Quinta Drive, and Auto Centre Way is restricted, except for those access points identified on the Site Development Permit, or as otherwise conditioned in these conditions of approval. 20. 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, permanent slopes, or other encroachments will occur. STREET AND TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS 21. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Sections 13.24.060 (Street Improvements), 13.24.070 (Street Design - Generally) & 13.24.100 (Access for Individual Properties and Development) for public streets; and Section 13.24.080 (Street Design - Private Streets), where private streets are proposed. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2023-023 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2022-0007 PROJECT: HAMPTON INN HOTEL ADOPTED: DECEMBER 12, 2023 PAGE 5 OF 16 22. Streets shall have vertical curbs or other approved curb configurations that will convey water without ponding and provide lateral containment of dust and residue during street sweeping operations. If a wedge or rolled curb design is approved, the lip at the flowline shall be near vertical with a 1/8" batter and a minimum height of 0.1'. Unused curb cuts on any lot shall be restored to standard curb height prior to final inspection of permanent building(s) on the lot. 23. The applicant shall construct the following street improvements to conform with the General Plan (street type noted in parentheses.) A. OFF-SITE STREETS 1) La Quinta Drive a. The applicant shall construct 6 -foot wide sidewalk on the west side. Other required improvements in the right-of-way and/or adjacent landscape setback area include: a) All appurtenant components such as, but not limited to curb, gutter, traffic control striping, legends, and signs. The applicant is responsible for construction of all improvements mentioned above. The applicant shall extend improvements beyond the project boundaries to ensure they safely integrate with existing improvements (e.g., grading; traffic control devices and transitions in alignment, elevation or dimensions of streets and sidewalks). 24. 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 per the City Engineer. 25. 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. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2023-023 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2022-0007 PROJECT: HAMPTON INN HOTEL ADOPTED: DECEMBER 12, 2023 PAGE 6 OF 16 26. General access points and turning movements of traffic are limited to the following: Auto Centre Way South and Auto Centre Drive: Full turn movements in and out are allowed. 27. Improvements shall include appurtenances such as traffic control signs, markings, and other devices, raised medians if required, street name signs and sidewalks. Mid -block street lighting is not required. 28. 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. 29. Standard knuckles and corner cut-backs shall conform to Riverside County Standard Drawings #801 and #805, respectively, unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer. PARKING LOT and ACCESS POINTS 30. The design of parking facilities shall conform to LQMC Chapter 9.150 and in particular the following: A. The parking space 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 ADA accessibility is required including accessibility routes between buildings. C. Building access points shall be shown on the Precise Grading Plans to evaluate ADA accessibility issues. 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 17 feet in length with a 2 -foot overhang for standard parking spaces and 18 feet with a 2 -foot overhang for handicapped parking space or as approved by the City Engineer. One (1) van accessible parking space is required per eight (8) accessible parking spaces. F. Drive aisles between parking spaces shall be a minimum of 26 feet with access drive aisles to Public Streets a minimum of 30 feet or as approved by the City Engineer. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2023-023 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2022-0007 PROJECT: HAMPTON INN HOTEL ADOPTED: DECEMBER 12, 2023 PAGE 7 OF 16 Entry drives, main interior circulation routes, corner cutbacks, bus turnouts, dedicated turn lanes, ADA accessibility route to public streets and other features shown on the approved construction plans, may require additional street widths and other improvements as may be determined by the City Engineer. IMPROVEMENT PLANS As used throughout these Conditions of Approval, professional titles such as "engineer," "surveyor," and "architect," refer to persons currently certified or licensed to practice their respective professions in the State of California. 31. 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). 32. The following improvement plans shall be prepared and submitted for review and approval by the Development Services Division. A separate set of plans for each line item specified below shall be prepared. The plans shall utilize the minimum scale specified, unless otherwise authorized by the City Engineer in writing. Plans may be prepared at a larger scale if additional detail or plan clarity is desired. Note, the applicant may be required to prepare other improvement plans not listed here pursuant to improvements required by other agencies and utility purveyors. A. PM10 Plan 1" = 40' Horizontal B. Erosion Control Plan 1" = 40' Horizontal C. WQMP (Plan submitted in Report Form) D. Precise Grading Plan 1" = 30' Horizontal 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. All Off -Site Plan & Profile Street Plans and Signing & Striping Plans shall show all existing improvements for a distance of at least 200 -feet beyond the project limits, or a distance sufficient to show any required design transitions. 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 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2023-023 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2022-0007 PROJECT: HAMPTON INN HOTEL ADOPTED: DECEMBER 12, 2023 PAGE 8 OF 16 RPMs at fire hydrants) and Street Name Signs per Public Works Standard Plans and/or as approved by the Engineering Department. Precise Grading plans shall normally include all on-site surface improvements including but not limited to finish grades for curbs & gutters, building pad and floor elevations, wall elevations, parking lot improvements and accessibility requirements. 33. The City maintains standard plans, detail sheets and/or construction notes for elements of construction which can be accessed via the "Plans, Notes and Design Guidance" section of the Public Works Department at the City website (www.laquintaca.gov). Please navigate to the Public Works Department home page and look for the Standard Drawings hyperlink. 34. The applicant shall furnish a complete set of all approved improvement plans on a storage media acceptable to the City Engineer. 35. Upon completion of construction, and prior to final acceptance of the improvements by the City, the applicant shall furnish the City with reproducible record drawings of all improvement plans which were approved by the City. Each sheet shall be clearly marked "Record Drawing" and shall be stamped and signed by the engineer or surveyor certifying to the accuracy and completeness of the drawings. The applicant shall have all approved mylars previously submitted to the City, revised to reflect the as -built conditions. The applicant shall employ or retain the Engineer of Record during the construction phase of the project so that the EOR can make site visits in support of preparing "Record Drawing". However, if subsequent approved revisions have been approved by the City Engineer and reflect said "Record Drawing" conditions, the Engineer Of Record may submit a letter attesting to said fact to the City Engineer in lieu of mylar submittal. IMPROVEMENT SECURITY AGREEMENTS 36. Prior to constructing any off-site improvements, the applicant shall deposit securities equivalent to both a Performance and Labor & Material Bonds each valued at 100% of the cost of the off-site improvements, or as approved by the City Engineer. 37. Improvements to be made, or agreed to be made, shall include the removal of any existing structures or other obstructions which are not a part of the proposed improvements; and shall provide for the setting of the final survey monumentation. 38. When improvements are phased through a "Phasing Plan," or an administrative approval (e.g., Site Development Permits), all off-site improvements and common on-site improvements (e.g., backbone utilities, retention basins, perimeter walls, PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2023-023 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2022-0007 PROJECT: HAMPTON INN HOTEL ADOPTED: DECEMBER 12, 2023 PAGE 9 OF 16 landscaping and gates) shall be constructed, or secured, prior to the issuance of any permits in the first phase of the development, or as otherwise approved by the City Engineer. Improvements and obligations required of each subsequent phase shall either be completed, or secured, prior to the completion of homes or the occupancy of permanent buildings within such latter phase, or as otherwise approved by the City Engineer. In the event the applicant fails to construct the improvements for the development, or fails to satisfy its obligations for the development in a timely manner, pursuant to the approved phasing plan, the City shall have the right to halt issuance of all permits, and/or final inspections, withhold other approvals related to the development of the project, or call upon the surety to complete the improvements. 39. Depending on the timing of the development of this Site Development Permit, and the status of the off-site improvements at the time, the applicant may be required to: A. Construct certain off-site improvements. B. Construct additional off-site improvements, subject to the reimbursement of its costs by others. C. Reimburse others for those improvements previously constructed that are considered to be an obligation of this Site Development Permit. D. Secure the costs for future improvements that are to be made by others. E. To agree to any combination of these actions, as the City may require. Off -Site Improvements should be completed on a first priority basis. The applicant shall complete Off -Site Improvements in the first phase of construction. In the event that any of the improvements required for this development are constructed by the City, the applicant shall, prior to the approval of the Site Development Permit, or the issuance of any permit related thereto, reimburse the City for the costs of such improvements. 40. The applicant shall submit detailed construction cost estimates for all proposed on- site and off-site improvements, for checking and approval by the City Engineer. Such estimates shall conform to the unit cost schedule as approved by the City Engineer. Estimates for improvements under the jurisdiction of other agencies shall be approved by those agencies and submitted to the City along with the applicant's PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2023-023 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2022-0007 PROJECT: HAMPTON INN HOTEL ADOPTED: DECEMBER 12, 2023 PAGE 10 OF 16 detailed cost estimates. Security will not be required for telephone, natural gas, or Cable television improvements. rRAnlr\lr 41. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.050 (Grading Improvements). 42. 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. 43. To obtain an approved grading permit, the applicant shall submit and obtain approval of all of the following: A. A grading plan prepared by a civil engineer registered in the State of California, B. A preliminary geotechnical ("soils") report prepared by an engineer registered in the State of California, C. A Fugitive Dust Control Plan prepared in accordance with LQMC Chapter 6.16, (Fugitive Dust Control), and D. An Erosion Control Plan showing Best Management Practices prepared in accordance with LQMC Sections 8.70.010 and 13.24.170 (NPDES Stormwater Discharge Permit and Storm Management and Discharge Controls). E. A final WQMP prepared by an appropriate professional registered in the State of California. F. 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 Preliminary 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 as submitted with its application for a grading permit. 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. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2023-023 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2022-0007 PROJECT: HAMPTON INN HOTEL ADOPTED: DECEMBER 12, 2023 PAGE 11 OF 16 44. 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. 45. Grading within the perimeter setback and parkway areas shall have undulating terrain and shall conform with the requirements of LQMC Section 9.60.240(F) except as otherwise modified by this condition. The maximum slope shall not exceed 3:1 anywhere in the landscape setback area, except for the backslope (i.e., the slope at the back of the landscape lot) which shall not exceed 2:1 if fully planted with ground cover. The maximum slope in the first six (6) feet adjacent to the curb shall not exceed 4:1 when the nearest edge of sidewalk is within six feet (6') of the curb, otherwise the maximum slope within the right of way shall not exceed 3:1. All unpaved parkway areas adjacent to the curb shall be depressed one and one-half inches (1.5") in the first eighteen inches (18") behind the curb. 46. Building pad elevation on the precise grading plan submitted for City Engineer's approval shall conform with pad elevations shown on the preliminary grading plan, unless the pad elevations have other requirements imposed elsewhere in these Conditions of Approval, or as approved by the City Engineer. 47. Prior to any site grading or regrading that will raise or lower any portion of the site by more than plus or minus half of a foot (05) from the elevations shown on the approved Site Development Permit, the applicant shall submit the proposed grading changes to the City Engineer for a substantial conformance review. 48. 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. The data shall be organized by lot number and listed cumulatively if submitted at different times. a-ir I01ILrtld 49. Stormwater handling shall conform with the approved hydrology and drainage report for the Hampton Inn Hotel project (SDP2022-0007), or as approved by the City Engineer. Nuisance water shall be disposed of in an approved manner. Nuisance water shall be retained onsite and disposed of via an underground percolation improvement approved by the City Engineer. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2023-023 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2022-0007 PROJECT: HAMPTON INN HOTEL ADOPTED: DECEMBER 12, 2023 PAGE 12 OF 16 50. 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 the 1 hour, 3 hour, 6 hour or 24 hour event producing the greatest total run off. 51. 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. 52. 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. 53. The project shall be designed to accommodate purging and blowoff water (through underground piping and/or retention facilities) from any on-site or adjacent well sites granted or dedicated to the local water utility authority as a requirement for development of this property. 54. No fence or wall shall be constructed around any retention basin unless approved by the Planning Manager and the City Engineer. 55. 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. 56. Stormwater may not be retained in landscaped parkways or landscaped setback lots. Only incidental storm water (precipitation which directly falls onto the setback) will be permitted to be retained in the landscape setback areas. The perimeter setback and parkway areas in the street right-of-way shall be shaped with berms and mounds, pursuant to LQMC Section 9.100.040(B)(7). 57. The design of the development shall not cause any increase in flood boundaries and levels in any area outside the development. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2023-023 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2022-0007 PROJECT: HAMPTON INN HOTEL ADOPTED: DECEMBER 12, 2023 PAGE 13 OF 16 58. 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. 59. Storm drainage historically received from adjoining property shall be received and retained or passed through into the historic downstream drainage relief route. 60. 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 developer shall execute and record a Stormwater Management/BMP Facilities Agreement that provides for the perpetual maintenance and operation of stormwater BMPs. I ITII ITIF4 61. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.110 (Utilities). 62. The applicant shall obtain the approval of the City Engineer for the location of all utility lines within any right-of-way, and all above -ground utility structures including, but not limited to, traffic signal cabinets, electric vaults, water valves, and telephone stands, to ensure optimum placement for practical and aesthetic purposes. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2023-023 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2022-0007 PROJECT: HAMPTON INN HOTEL ADOPTED: DECEMBER 12, 2023 PAGE 14 OF 16 63. Existing overhead utility lines within, or adjacent to the proposed development, and all proposed utilities shall be installed underground. The 92 KV transmission power poles and all existing utility lines attached to joint use 92 KV transmission power poles are exempt from the requirement to be placed underground. 64. 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 65. The City will conduct final inspections of habitable buildings only when the buildings have improved street and (if required) sidewalk access to publicly maintained streets. The improvements shall include required traffic control devices, pavement markings and street name signs. If on-site streets in residential developments are initially constructed with partial pavement thickness, the applicant shall complete the pavement prior to final inspections of the last ten percent of homes within the development or when directed by the City, whichever comes first. LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION 66. The applicant shall comply with LQMC Sections 13.24.130 (Landscaping Setbacks) & 13.24.140 (Landscaping Plans). 67. Landscape and irrigation plans for landscaped lots and setbacks, medians, retention basins, and parks shall be signed and stamped by a licensed landscape architect. 68. 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). 69. 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 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2023-023 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2022-0007 PROJECT: HAMPTON INN HOTEL ADOPTED: DECEMBER 12, 2023 PAGE 15 OF 16 carports shall be included in the photometric study as part of the final lighting plan submittal. 70. All water features shall be designed to minimize "splash" and use high efficiency pumps and lighting to the satisfaction of the Design and Development Director. They shall be included in the landscape plan water efficiency calculations per Municipal Code Chapter 8.13. 71. 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. 72. The applicant shall submit the final landscape plans for review, processing, and approval to the Community 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. 73. 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. 74. The final design of the perimeter landscaping, particularly the perimeter wall, shall be included with the Final Landscape Plan submittal. PUBLIC SERVICES 75. The applicant shall provide public transit improvements if required by SunLine Transit Agency and approved by the City Engineer. MAINTENANCE 76. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.160 (Maintenance). 77. The applicant shall make provisions for the continuous and perpetual maintenance of perimeter landscaping up to the curb, common areas, access drives, sidewalks, and stormwater BMPs. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2023-023 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2022-0007 PROJECT: HAMPTON INN HOTEL ADOPTED: DECEMBER 12, 2023 PAGE 16 OF 16 FEES AND DEPOSITS 78. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.180 (Fees and Deposits). These fees include all deposits and fees required by the City for plan checking and construction inspection. Deposits and fee amounts shall be those in effect when the applicant makes application for plan check and permits. PLANNING 79. The parking light poles along the south project border shall not exceed more than 12 feet in height. 80. The parapet architectural features shall have a minimum depth of 10 feet. 81. No building -mounted signage shall be placed on the south elevation. Signage on the porte-cochere (west or east facing) or ground -mounted signage is acceptable at the south side of the site.