PC Resolution 2024-006 St Francis of Assisi CUP & SDP Time ExtensionPLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2024 — 006
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN
EXTENSION OF TIME FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
AND SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2019-0004 FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF A 27,334 SQUARE FOOT
EXPANSION OF EXISTING ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI
CHURCH CAMPUS BUILDINGS; LOCATION 47225
WASHINGTON STREET
CASE NUMBERS:
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2024-0002 (TIME EXTENSION OF CUP 2019-0001);
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2024-0005 (TIME EXTENSION OF SDP 2019-0004)
PROJECT: ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI CHURCH EXPANSION
APPLICANT: DIOCESE OF SAN BERNARDINO
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, did on
May 28, 2024, consider a request by the Diocese of San Bernardino, on behalf of St.
Francis of Assisi Church, for approval of a time extension for a Conditional Use Permit
and a Site Development Permit for a 27,334 square foot expansion of the existing St.
Francis of Assisi Church campus, generally located at 47225 Washington Street, more
particularly described as:
APN 643-090-035
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, did on
July 26, 2022, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing and approved a request by Frederick
Saunders, on behalf of St. Francis of Assisi Church, for approval of a Conditional Use
Permit and a Site Development Permit; and,
WHEREAS, the Diocese of San Bernardino, on behalf of the St. Francis of Assisi
Church, did on April 25, 2024, apply for a time extension for Conditional Use Permit 2019-
0001 and Site Development Permit 2019-0001; and
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2024-0002
(TIME EXTENSION OF CUP2019-0001)
WHEREAS, upon hearing and considering all testimony and arguments of all
interested persons, if any, desiring to be heard, the Planning Commission did make the
following mandatory findings to justify approval of the Conditional Use Permit time
extension:
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2024-006
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2024-0002 (TIME EXTENSION OF CUP 2019-0001)
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2024-0005 (TIME EXTENSION OF SDP 2019-0004)
PROJECT: ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI CHURCH EXPANSION
ADOPTED: MAY 28, 2024
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1. Consistency with General Plan
Conditional Use Permit 2024-0002 (Time Extension of CUP 2019-0001) is
consistent with the La Quinta General Plan, in that there are no changes to the
project and is therefore consistent with the Low -Density Residential land use
designation as set forth in the General Plan. The City's General Plan policies
relating to the Low -Density Residential land use allow for churches and this
project is for expansion of an existing church use.
2. Consistency with Zoning Code
Conditional Use Permit 2024-0002 (Time Extension of CUP 2019-0001) is
consistent with the La Quinta Zoning Code in that there are no changes to the
project in terms of architectural style, building height, building mass, and
landscaping. The site development permit conforms to certain modified
development standards set forth in the project Specific Plan and has been
conditioned to ensure compliance with the zoning standards of the Very Low -
Density zoning district and other supplemental residential standards as
established in Title 9 of the La Quinta Municipal Code.
3. Compliance with California Environmental Quality Act
Processing and approval of Conditional Use Permit 2024-0002 (Time
Extension of CUP 2019-0001) is in compliance with the requirements of the
California Environmental Quality Act. The Design and Development
Department has determined that the time extension request is consistent with
Environmental Assessment 2019-003 prepared for this project for which a
Mitigated Negative Declaration and associated Mitigation Monitoring Program
was adopted on July 26, 2022.
4. Surrounding Uses
Approval of Conditional Use Permit 2024-0002 (Time Extension of CUP 2019-
0001) will not create conditions materially detrimental to the public health,
safety, and general welfare or injurious to or incompatible with other properties
or land uses in the vicinity. This project includes expansion of an existing use
on adequately sized property.
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2024-0005
(TIME EXTENSION OF SDP 2019-0004)
WHEREAS, upon hearing and considering all testimony and arguments of all
interested persons, if any, desiring to be heard, the Planning Commission did make the
following mandatory findings to justify approval of the Site Development Permit time
extension:
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2024-006
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2024-0002 (TIME EXTENSION OF CUP 2019-0001)
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2024-0005 (TIME EXTENSION OF SDP 2019-0004)
PROJECT: ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI CHURCH EXPANSION
ADOPTED: MAY 28, 2024
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1. Consistency with General Plan
Site Development Permit 2024-0004 (Time Extension of SDP 2019-0004) is
consistent with the General Plan land use designation of Low Density Residential
in that there are no changes to the project. The City's General Plan policies relating
to the Low -Density Residential land use allow for churches and this project is for
expansion of an existing church use.
2. Consistency with Zoning Code
Site Development Permit 2024-0004 (Time Extension of SDP 2019-0004), as
conditioned, is consistent with the development standards of the City's Zoning
Code in terms of site plan and landscaping in that there are no changes to the
project. The Site Development Permit has been conditioned to ensure compliance
with the Low -Density Residential Zoning Code's development standards, including
standards for parking lot design, amount of parking required, and height standards,
with Minor Adjustment 2022-0006.
3. Compliance with California Environmental Quality Act
Site Development Permit 2024-0004 (Time Extension of SDP 2019-0004) is not
likely to cause substantial environmental damage, nor substantially and avoidably
injure fish or wildlife or their habitat. The La Quinta Design and Development
Department has determined that the time extension request is consistent with
Environmental Assessment 2019-0003.
4. Architectural Design
Site Development Permit 2024-0004 (Time Extension of SDP 2019-0004), as
conditioned, is consistent in design with the Zoning Code, with development in the
Low -Density Residential, and with the existing buildings on the project site in that
there are no changes to the project. The architectural design of the project,
including but not limited to the architectural style, scale, building mass, materials,
colors, architectural details, roof style, and other architectural elements, are
compatible with surrounding development, the existing buildings on the project
site, and with the quality of design prevalent in the City.
5. Site Design
The site design of Site Development Permit 2024-0004 (Time Extension of SDP
2019-0004), including architectural style, features, materials, and color palette,
and other site design elements are compatible with surrounding development and
with the quality of design prevalent in the Low -Density Residential zone and the
City in that there are no changes to the project.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2024-006
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2024-0002 (TIME EXTENSION OF CUP 2019-0001)
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 20240005 (TIME EXTENSION OF SDP 2019-0004)
PROJECT: ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI CHURCH EXPANSION
ADOPTED: MAY 28, 2024
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6. Landscape Design
Site Development Permit 2024-0004 (Time Extension of SDP 2019-0004) is
consistent with the landscaping standards and plant palette and implements the
standards for landscaping and aesthetics, including drought tolerant desert
landscaping, established in the General Plan and Zoning Code in that there are no
changes to the project.
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 time extension is consistent with Environmental Assessment 2019-
0003 adopted on July 26, 2022.
SECTION 3. That it does hereby approve a time extension to the July 26, 2026,
Conditional Use Permit 2024-0002 (Time Extension of CUP 2019-0001), for the reasons
set forth in this Resolution and subject to the attached Conditions of Approval (Exhibit A).
SECTION 4. That it does hereby approve a time extension to the July 26, 2026, Site
Development Permit 2024-0005 (Time Extension of SDP 2019-0004), for the reasons set
forth in this Resolution and subject to the attached Conditions of Approval (Exhibit B).
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City of La
Quinta City Planning Commission, held on May 28, 2024, by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Guerrero, Hassett, Hernandez, McCune, Tyerman, and
Chairperson Nieto
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Caldwell
ABSTAIN: None
STEPHEN T. NIETO, Chairperson
City of La Quinta, California
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2024-006
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2024-0002 (TIME EXTENSION OF CUP 2019-0001)
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2024-0005 (TIME EXTENSION OF SDP 2019-0004)
PROJECT, ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI CHURCH EXPANSION
ADOPTED: MAY 28, 2024
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ATTEST:
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DANNY CASfTRO, Design and Development Director
City of La Quinta, California
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2024-006 EXHIBIT A
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2024-0002 (TIME EXTENSION OF CUP 2019-0001)
PROJECT: ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI CHURCH EXPANSION
ADOPTED: MAY 28, 2024
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GENERAL
The applicant agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of La Quinta
("City"), its agents, officers and employees from any claim, action or proceeding to
attack, set aside, void, or annul the approval of this Conditional Use Permit
Amendment recorded thereunder. The City shall have sole discretion in selecting its
defense counsel.
The City shall promptly notify the applicant of any claim, action or proceeding and
shall cooperate fully in the defense.
2. Expiration of this Conditional Use Permit Amendment shall comply with La Quinta
Municipal Code Section 9.200.080 which will result with an expiration date of July
26, 2026.
3. Conditional Use Permit 2024-0002 (Time Extension of CUP2019-0001) shall comply
with all applicable conditions and/or mitigation measures for the following related
approvals:
Site Development Permit 2024-0005
Conditional Use Permit 2019-0001
Site Development Permit 2019-0004
Minor Adjustment 2022-0006
Environmental Assessment 2019-0003
Environmental Assessment 2006-564
Conditional Use Permit 2006-097
Site Development Permit 2006-980
In the event of any conflict(s) between approval conditions and/or provisions of
these approvals, the Design and Development Director shall adjudicate the conflict
by determining the precedence.
4. The uses of the existing and new buildings within the project site shall be consistent
with the operation statement the City has on file and with the project as described in
Environmental Assessment 2019-0003. This includes ensuring that the Parish Hall
and its associated rooms and buildings are not used concurrently with the Church
sanctuary, where additional attendees are being added to the overall Church
operations.
5. If the City, upon inspection(s), determines that the uses of the Church are out
compliance with any of these conditions or documents submitted as part of this
entitlement, the City may seek revocation or amendment of Conditional Use Permit
2024-0002.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2024-006 EXHIBIT B
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2024-0005 (TIME EXTENSION OF SDP 2019-0004)
PROJECT: ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI CHURCH EXPANSION
ADOPTED: MAY 28, 2024
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GENERAL
The applicant agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of La Quinta
("City"), its agents, officers and employees from any claim, action or proceeding to
attack, set aside, void, or annul the approval of this Site Development Permit. The
City shall have sole discretion in selecting its defense counsel.
The City shall promptly notify the applicant of any claim, action or proceeding and
shall cooperate fully in the defense.
2. Prior to the issuance of any grading, construction, or building permit by the City, the
applicant shall obtain any necessary clearances and/or permits from the following
agencies, if required:
• Riverside County Fire Marshal
• La Quinta Public Works Department (Grading Permit, Green Sheet (Public
Works Clearance) for Building Permits, Water Quality Management Plan
(WQMP) Exemption Form —Whitewater River Region, Improvement Permit)
• La Quinta Design and Development Department
• Riverside Co. Environmental Health Department
• Desert Sands Unified School District (DSUSD)
• Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD)
• Imperial Irrigation District (IID)
• California Regional Water Quality Control Board (CRWQCB)
• State Water Resources Control Board
• SunLine Transit Agency
• South Coast Air Quality Management District Coachella Valley (SCAQMD)
The applicant is responsible for all requirements of the permits and/or clearances
from the above -listed agencies. When these requirements include approval of
improvement plans, the applicant shall furnish proof of such approvals when
submitting those improvements plans for City approval.
3. This Site Development Permit shall expire on July 26, 2026, and shall become null
and void in accordance with the La Quinta Municipal Code (LQMC) 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. Site Development Permit 2024-0005 (Time Extension of SDP 2019-0004) shall
comply with all applicable conditions and/or mitigation measures for the following
related approvals:
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2024-006
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2024-0005 (TIME EXTENSION OF SDP 2019-0004)
PROJECT: ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI CHURCH EXPANSION
ADOPTED: MAY 28, 2024
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Conditional Use Permit 2024-0002
Conditional Use Permit 2019-0001
Minor Adjustment 2022-0006
Environmental Assessment 2019-0003
Environmental Assessment 2006-564
Conditional Use Permit 2006-097
Site Development Permit 2006-980
In the event of any conflict(s) between approval conditions and/or provisions of
these approvals, the Design and Development Director shall adjudicate the conflict
by determining the precedence.
5. The applicant shall comply with applicable provisions of the City's NPDES
stormwater discharge permit, LQMC Sections 8.70.010 et seq. (Stormwater
Management and Discharge Controls), and 13.24.170 (Clean Air/Clean Water);
Riverside County Ordinance No. 457; the California Regional Water Quality Control
Board — Colorado River Basin Region Board Order No. R7-2013-0011 and the State
Water Resources Control Board's Order No. 2012-0006-DWQ.
A. For construction activities including clearing, grading or excavation of land
that disturbs one (1) acre or more of land, or that disturbs less than one (1)
acre of land, but which is a part of a construction project that encompasses
more than one (1) acre of land, the Permitee shall be required to submit a
Storm Water Pollution Protection Plan ("SWPPP") to the State Water
Resources Control Board.
The applicant or design professional can obtain the California Stormwater
Quality Association SWPPP template at www.cabmphandbooks.com for use
in their SWPPP preparation.
B. The applicant shall ensure that the required SWPPP is available for
inspection at the project site at all times through and including acceptance of
all improvements by the City.
C. The applicant shall include provisions for all of the following Best
Management Practices ("BMPs") (LQMC Section 8.70.020 (Definitions)):
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.
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2024-0005 (TIME EXTENSION OF SDP 2019-0004)
PROJECT: ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI CHURCH EXPANSION
ADOPTED: MAY 28, 2024
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D. All erosion and sediment control BMPs on an Erosion Control Plan proposed
by the applicant shall be approved by the City Engineer prior to any onsite or
offsite grading, pursuant to this project.
E. The SWPPP and BMPs shall remain in effect for the entire duration of project
construction until all improvements are completed and accepted by the City
Council.
F. The property owner shall execute and record an agreement that provides for
the perpetual maintenance and operation of all post -construction BMPs as
required.
6. Developer shall reimburse the City, within thirty (30) days of presentment of the
invoice, all costs and actual attorney's fees incurred by the City Attorney to review,
negotiate and/or modify any documents or instruments required by these conditions,
if Developer requests that the City modify or revise any documents or instruments
prepared initially by the City to affect these conditions. This obligation shall be paid
in the time noted above without deduction or offset and Developer's failure to make
such payment shall be a material breach of the Conditions of Approval.
7. Developer shall reimburse the City, within thirty (30) days of presentment of the
invoice, all costs and actual consultant's fees incurred by the City for engineering
and/or surveying consultants to review and/or modify any documents or instruments
required by this project. This obligation shall be paid in the time noted above without
deduction or offset and Developer's failure to make such payment shall be a
material breach of the Conditions of Approval.
PROPERTY RIGHTS
8. Prior to issuance of any permit(s), the applicant shall acquire or confer easements
and other property rights necessary for the construction or proper functioning of the
proposed development.
9. The applicant shall offer for dedication all public street rights-of-way in conformance
with the City's General Plan, Municipal Code, applicable specific plans, and/or as
required by the City Engineer.
10. The applicant shall offer for dedication those easements necessary for the
placement of, and access to, utility lines and structures, drainage basins, mailbox
clusters, park lands, and common areas.
11. Direct vehicular access to Washington Street is restricted, except for those access
points identified on the Site Development Permit, or as otherwise conditioned in
these conditions of approval.
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2024-0005 (TIME EXTENSION OF SDP 2019-0004)
PROJECT: ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI CHURCH EXPANSION
ADOPTED: MAY 28, 2024
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12. The applicant shall furnish proof of easements, or written permission, as
appropriate, from those owners of all abutting properties on which grading, retaining
wall construction, or other encroachments will occur.
PARKING LOTS and ACCESS POINTS
13. The design of parking facilities shall conform to LQMC Chapter 9.150 and in
particular the following:
A. The parking spaces and aisle widths and the double hairpin stripe parking
space design shall conform to LQMC Chapter 9.150.
B. Cross slopes should be a maximum of 2% where accessibility is required
including accessibility routes between buildings.
C. Building access points shall be shown on the Precise Grading Plans so that
accessibility issues can be evaluated.
D. Accessibility routes to public streets and adjacent development shall be
shown on the Precise Grading Plan.
E. Parking space lengths shall be according to LQMC Chapter 9.150 and be a
minimum of 18 feet in length with a 2 -foot overhang for all parking spaces or
as approved by the City Engineer. One van accessible parking space is
required per 6 accessible parking spaces.
F. Drive aisles between parking spaces shall be a minimum of 26 feet with
access drive aisles to Public Streets a minimum of 30 feet or as approved by
the City Engineer.
14. The applicant shall design street pavement sections using CalTrans' design
procedure for 20 -year life pavement, and the site-specific data for soil strength and
anticipated traffic loading (including construction traffic). Minimum structural sections
shall be as follows:
Parking Lot & Aisles (Low Traffic) 3.0" a.c./4.5" c.a.b.
Parking Lot & Aisles (High Traffic) 4.5" a.c./5.5" c.a.b.
or the approved equivalents of alternate materials.
15. The applicant shall submit current mix designs (less than two years old at the time of
construction) for base, asphalt concrete and Portland cement concrete. The
submittal shall include test results for all specimens used in the mix design
procedure. For mix designs over six months old, the submittal shall include recent
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2024-0005 (TIME EXTENSION OF SDP 2019-0004)
PROJECT: ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI CHURCH EXPANSION
ADOPTED: MAY 28, 2024
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(less than six months old at the time of construction) aggregate gradation test
results confirming that design gradations can be achieved in current production. The
applicant shall not schedule construction operations until mix designs are approved.
16. Improvements shall include appurtenances such as traffic control signs, markings,
and other devices, raised medians if required, street name signs and sidewalks.
17. Improvements shall be designed and constructed in accordance with City adopted
standards, supplemental drawings, and specifications, or as approved by the City
Engineer. Improvement plans for streets, access gates and parking areas shall be
stamped and signed by qualified engineers.
IMPROVEMENT PLANS
18. As used throughout these Conditions of Approval, professional titles such as
"engineer," "surveyor," and "architect," refers to persons currently certified or
licensed to practice their respective professions in the State of California.
19. Improvement plans shall be prepared by or under the direct supervision of qualified
engineers and/or architects, as appropriate, and shall comply with the provisions of
LQMC Section 13.24.040 (Improvement Plans).
20. The following improvement plans shall be prepared and submitted for review and
approval by the Public Works Department. A separate set of plans for each line item
specified below shall be prepared. The plans shall utilize the minimum scale
specified, unless otherwise authorized by the City Engineer in writing. Plans may be
prepared at a larger scale if additional detail or plan clarity is desired. Note, the
applicant may be required to prepare other improvement plans not listed here
pursuant to improvements required by other agencies and utility purveyors.
A.
Precise Grading Plan
1" = 20'
Horizontal
B.
PM10 Plan
1" = 40'
Horizontal
C.
Erosion Control Plan
1" = 40'
Horizontal
D. Final WQMP (Plan submitted in Report Form)
NOTE: A through D to be submitted concurrently.
(Separate Storm Drain Plans if applicable)
Other engineered improvement plans prepared for City approval that are not listed
above shall be prepared in formats approved by the City Engineer prior to
commencing plan preparation.
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SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2024-0005 (TIME EXTENSION OF SDP 2019-0004)
PROJECT: ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI CHURCH EXPANSION
ADOPTED: MAY 28, 2024
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"On -Site Commercial Precise Grading" plan is required to be submitted for approval
by the Building Official, Planning Manager, and the City Engineer.
"On -Site Commercial Precise Grading" plans shall normally include all on-site
surface improvements including but not necessarily limited to finish grades for curbs
& gutters, building floor elevations, parking lot improvements and accessibility
requirements.
All On -Site Signing & Striping Plans shall show, at a minimum; Stop Signs, Limit
Lines and Legends, No Parking Signs, Raised Pavement Markers (including Blue
RPMs at fire hydrants) and Street Name Signs per Public Works Standard Plans
and/or as approved by the Engineering Department.
21. The City maintains standard plans, detail sheets and/or construction notes for
elements of construction which can be accessed via the Public Works Development
"Plans, Notes and Design Guidance" section of the City website
(www.laquintaca.gov). Please navigate to the Public Works Department home page
and look for the Standard Drawings hyperlink.
22. Upon completion of construction, and prior to final acceptance of the improvements
by the City, the applicant shall furnish the City with record drawings of all
improvement plans which were approved by the City. Each sheet shall be clearly
marked "Record Drawing" and shall be stamped and signed by the engineer or
surveyor certifying to the accuracy and completeness of the drawings. The applicant
shall have all approved plans previously submitted to the City, revised to reflect the
as -built conditions. The applicant shall employ or retain the Engineer of Record
during the construction phase of the project so that the EOR can make site visits in
support of preparing "Record Drawing". However, if subsequent approved revisions
have been approved by the City Engineer and reflect said "Record Drawing"
conditions, the Engineer of Record may submit a letter attesting to said fact to the
City Engineer in lieu of recording drawings submittal.
GRADING
23. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.050 (Grading
Improvements).
24. Prior to occupancy of the project site for any construction, or other purposes, the
applicant shall obtain a grading permit approved by the City Engineer.
A. To obtain an approved grading permit, the applicant shall submit and obtain
approval of all of the following:
B. A grading plan prepared by a civil engineer registered in the State of California,
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SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2024-0005 (TIME EXTENSION OF SDP 2019-0004)
PROJECT: ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI CHURCH EXPANSION
ADOPTED: MAY 28, 2024
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C. A preliminary geotechnical ("soils") report prepared by a professional
registered in the State of California,
D. A Fugitive Dust Control Plan prepared in accordance with LQMC Chapter
6.16, (Fugitive Dust Control),
E. An Erosion Control Plan prepared in accordance with LQMC Sections
8.70.010 and 13.24.170 (NPDES Stormwater Discharge Permit and Storm
Management and Discharge Controls), and
F. A WQMP prepared by an authorized professional registered in the State of
California, and
G. A grading bond in a form acceptable to the City, and in an amount sufficient
to guarantee compliance with the grading bond requirements.
All grading shall conform with the recommendations contained in the Soils Report
and shall be certified as being adequate by a soil engineer or engineering geologist
registered in the State of California.
The applicant shall furnish security, in a form acceptable to the City, and in an
amount sufficient to guarantee compliance with the approved Fugitive Dust Control
Plan provisions. Additionally, the applicant shall replenish said security if expended
by the City of La Quinta to comply with the Plan as required by the City Engineer.
25. The applicant shall maintain all open graded, undeveloped land in order to prevent
wind and/or water erosion of such land. All open graded, undeveloped land shall
either be planted with interim landscaping, or stabilized with such other erosion
control measures, as were approved in the Fugitive Dust Control Plan.
26. Building pad elevations on the precise grading plan submitted for City Engineer's
approval shall conform with the pad elevation shown on the Site Development
Permit Preliminary Grading Plans, unless the pad elevations have other
requirements imposed elsewhere in these Conditions of Approval.
27. Prior to any site grading or regrading that will raise or lower any portion of the site by
more than plus or minus five tenths of a foot (05) from the elevations shown on the
Site Development Permit Preliminary Grading Plans, the applicant shall submit the
proposed grading changes to the City Staff for a substantial conformance finding
review.
28. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for any building lot, the applicant shall
provide a lot pad certification stamped and signed by a qualified engineer or
surveyor with applicable compaction tests and over excavation documentation.
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PROJECT: ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI CHURCH EXPANSION
ADOPTED: MAY 28, 2024
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Each pad certification shall list the pad elevation as shown on the approved grading
plan, the actual pad elevation, and the difference between the two, if any. Such pad
certification shall also list the relative compaction of the pad soil.
DRAINAGE
29. Stormwater handling shall conform with the approved hydrology and drainage report
for SDP 2019-0004, or as approved by the City Engineer.
30. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.120
(Drainage), Retention Basin Design Criteria, Engineering Bulletin No. 06-16 —
Hydrology Report with Preliminary Hydraulic Report Criteria for Storm Drain
Systems and Engineering Bulletin No. 06-015 - Underground Retention Basin
Design Requirements. More specifically, stormwater falling on site during the 100 -
year storm shall be retained within the development, unless otherwise approved by
the City Engineer. The design storm shall be either the 1 hour, 3 hour, 6 hour or 24
hour event producing the greatest total run off.
31. Nuisance water shall be retained on site. Nuisance water shall be disposed of per
approved methods contained in Engineering Bulletin No. 06-16 — Hydrology Report
with Preliminary Hydraulic Report Criteria for Storm Drain Systems and Engineering
Bulletin No. 06-015 - Underground Retention Basin Design Requirements.
32. In design of retention facilities, the maximum percolation rate shall be two inches per
hour. The percolation rate will be considered to be zero unless the applicant
provides site specific data indicating otherwise and as approved by the City
Engineer.
33. No fence or wall shall be constructed around any retention basin unless approved
by the Design and Development Director and the City Engineer.
34. For on-site above ground common retention basins, retention depth shall be
according to Engineering Bulletin No. 06-16 — Hydrology Report with Preliminary
Hydraulic Report Criteria for Storm Drain Systems. Side slopes shall not exceed 3:1
and shall be planted with maintenance -free ground cover. Additionally, retention
basin widths shall be not less than 20 feet at the bottom of the basin.
35. The design of the development shall not cause any increase in flood boundaries and
levels in any area outside the development.
36. The development shall be graded to permit storm flow in excess of retention
capacity to flow out of the development through a designated overflow and into the
historic drainage relief route.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2024-006
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2024-0005 (TIME EXTENSION OF SDP 2019-0004)
PROJECT: ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI CHURCH EXPANSION
ADOPTED: MAY 28, 2024
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37. Storm drainage historically received from adjoining property shall be received and
retained or passed through into the historic downstream drainage relief route.
38. The applicant shall comply with applicable provisions for post construction runoff per
the City's NPDES stormwater discharge permit, LQMC Sections 8.70.010 et seq.
(Stormwater Management and Discharge Controls), and 13.24.170 (Clean Air/Clean
Water); Riverside County Ordinance No. 457; and the California Regional Water
Quality Control Board — Colorado River Basin (CRWQCB-CRB) Region Board Order
No. R7-2013-0011.
A. For post -construction urban runoff from New Development and
Redevelopments Projects, the applicant shall implement requirements of the
NPDES permit for the design, construction and perpetual operation and
maintenance of BMPs per the approved Water Quality Management Plan
(WQMP) for the project as required by the California Regional Water Quality
Control Board — Colorado River Basin (CRWQCB-CRB) Region Board Order
No. R7-2013-0011.
B. The applicant shall implement the WQMP Design Standards per (CRWQCB-
CRB) Region Board Order No. R7-2013-0011 utilizing BMPs approved by the
City Engineer. A project specific WQMP shall be provided which incorporates
Site Design and Treatment BMPs utilizing first flush infiltration as a preferred
method of NPDES Permit Compliance for Whitewater River receiving water,
as applicable.
C. The property owner shall execute and record a Stormwater
Management/BMP Facilities Agreement that provides for the perpetual
maintenance and operation of all post -construction stormwater BMPs.
39. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.110 (Utilities).
40. The applicant shall obtain the approval of the City Engineer for the location of all
utility lines within any right-of-way, and all above -ground utility structures including,
but not limited to, traffic signal cabinets, electric vaults, water valves, and telephone
stands, to ensure optimum placement for practical and aesthetic purposes.
41. Underground utilities shall be installed prior to overlying hardscape. For installation
of utilities in existing improved streets, the applicant shall comply with trench
restoration requirements maintained, or required by the City Engineer. The applicant
shall provide certified reports of all utility trench compaction for approval by the City
Engineer. Additionally, grease traps and the maintenance thereof shall be located as
to not conflict with access aisles/entrances.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2024-006
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2024-0005 (TIME EXTENSION OF SDP 2019-0004)
PROJECT: ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI CHURCH EXPANSION
ADOPTED: MAY 28, 2024
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CONSTRUCTION
42. The City will conduct final inspections of habitable buildings only when the buildings
have parking lot improvements and (if required) sidewalk access to publicly
maintained streets. The improvements shall include the required traffic control
devices, pavement markings, and street name signs.
LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION
43. The applicant shall comply with LQMC Sections 13.24.130 (Landscaping Setbacks)
& 13.24.140 (Landscaping Plans).
44. Landscape and irrigation plans for landscaped lots and setbacks, medians, retention
basins, and parks shall be signed and stamped by a California licensed landscape
architect.
45. All new and modified landscape areas shall have landscaping and permanent
irrigation improvements in compliance with the City's Water Efficient Landscape
regulations contained in LQMC Section 8.13 (Water Efficient Landscape).
46. Lighting plans shall be submitted with the final landscaping plans for a
recommendation to the Planning Manager for his approval. Exterior lighting shall be
consistent with LQMC Section 9.100.150 (Outdoor Lighting). All freestanding lighting
shall not exceed 18 feet in height and shall be fitted with a visor if deemed
necessary by staff to minimize trespass of light off the property. The illuminated
carports shall be included in the photometric study as part of the final lighting plan
submittal.
47. All water features shall be designed to minimize "splash" and use high efficiency
pumps and lighting to the satisfaction of the Planning Manager. They shall be
included in the landscape plan water efficiency calculations per Municipal Code
Chapter 8.13.
48. All rooftop mechanical equipment shall be completely screened from view. Utility
transformers or other ground mounted mechanical equipment shall be fully screened
with a screening wall or landscaping and painted to match the adjacent buildings.
49. The applicant shall submit the final landscape plans for review, processing and
approval to the Design and Development Department, in accordance with the Final
Landscape Plan application process. Planning Manager approval of the final
landscape plans is required prior to issuance of the first building permit unless the
Planning Manager determines extenuating circumstances exist which justifies an
alternative processing schedule.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2024-006
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2024-0005 (TIME EXTENSION OF SDP 2019-0004)
PROJECT: ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI CHURCH EXPANSION
ADOPTED: MAY 28, 2024
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NOTE: Plans are not approved for construction until signed by the appropriate City
official, including the Planning Manager and/or City Engineer.
50. The applicant or his agent has the responsibility for proper sight distance
requirements per guidelines in the AASHTO "A Policy on Geometric Design of
Highways and Streets, 5t" Edition" or latest, in the design and/or installation of all
landscaping and appurtenances abutting and within the private and public street
right-of-way.
MAINTENANCE
51. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.160
(Maintenance).
52. The applicant shall make provisions for the continuous and perpetual maintenance
of all private on-site improvements, perimeter landscaping, access drives,
sidewalks, and stormwater BMPs.
FEES AND DEPOSITS
53. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.180 (Fees
and Deposits). These fees include all deposits and fees required by the City for plan
checking and construction inspection. Deposits and fee amounts shall be those in
effect when the applicant makes application for plan check and permits.
54. Permits issued under this approval shall be subject to the provisions of the
Development Impact Fee and Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee programs in
effect at the time of issuance of building permit(s).