PC Resolution 2024-012 One-Eleven La Quinta Shopping Center SAPR 2024-0005 (SA 2002-668 Amend 5)PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2024 - 012
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A
SIGN PROGRAM AMENDMENT FOR MONUMENT SIGNS
FOR THE ONE ELEVEN LA QUINTA SHOPPING CENTER
CASE NUMBERS:
SIGN PROGRAM AMENDMENT 2024-0005 (SA2002-668 AMENDMENT 5)
APPLICANT: MILAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
PROJECT: ONE ELEVEN LA QUINTA SHOPPING CENTER
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, did, on
October 8, 2024, consider a request by Ryan Chen on behalf of Milan Capital
Management for a sign program amendment for monument signs for the One Eleven La
Quinta Shopping Center north of Highway 111, between Washington and Adams Streets;
and
WHEREAS, at said Public Meeting, 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 9.160.090 of
the Municipal Code to justify approval of said Sign Program Amendment:
1. Sign program amendments are authorized by the Zoning Code, and the proposed
sign program amendment is consistent with the purpose and intent of Chapter
9.160.090.
2. The sign program amendment would allow more signs to increase visibility for
patrons traveling on Washington Street, Adams Street, and Highway 111. The sign
program amendment is in harmony with and visually related to:
a. All signs within the planned sign program via the incorporation of several
common design elements such as materials, letter style, colors, illumination,
sign type, or sign shape. The new monument signs and center ID signs
would be similar in design to the approved future renovations.
b. The buildings they identify. The amendment allows for larger identification
for tenants.
c. Surrounding development. Implementation of the planned sign program will
not adversely affect surrounding land uses or obscure adjacent conforming
signs.
3. The sign program allows additional areas in order to:
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2024-012
SIGN PROGRAM AMENDMENT 2024-0005
PROJECT: ONE ELEVEN LA QUINTA MONUMENT SIGNS
LOCATION: 78950 HIGHWAY 111
ADOPTED: OCTOBER 8, 2024
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a. Achieve an effect which is essentially architectural: The monument signs
and center ID signs provide compatible, reasonable architectural designs.
b. Allow a sign compatible with other conforming signs in the vicinity: The new
signs will be similar in design to the other monument signs and center ID
signs in the vicinity.
c. To allow a sign to be in proper scale with its use: The size of the proposed
monument signs and center ID signs are consistent with the current signs
allowed.
4. The sign program allows an additional number of signs to compensate for
inadequate visibility or to facilitate good design balance. The additional number of
signs will allow additional business to be posted on the signs and be visible from
Washington Street, Adams Street, and Highway 111.
5. The sign program allows an alternative type of Sign to facilitate compatibility with
the proposed fagade improvements of the existing buildings on the site, modernize
existing signs, and improve the overall appearance of the site.
6. 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 proposed sign
program amendment design elements are consistent in size and scale with the
existing signage in surrounding commercial centers.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City
of La Quinta, California, as follows:
SECTION 1. That the above recitations are true and constitute the Findings of the
Planning Commission in this case.
SECTION 2. That the Planning Commission finds the above project is exempt from
environmental review pursuant to Section 15301 (g) (Existing Facilities) of the California
Environmental Quality Act in that the proposed project includes on -premise signs.
SECTION 3. That it does hereby approve Sign Program Amendment 2024-0005, for the
reasons set forth in this Resolution and subject to the attached Conditions of Approval
[Exhibit A].
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City of La
Quinta Planning Commission, held on October 8, 2024, by the following vote:
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2024012
SIGN PROGRAM AMENDMENT 2024-0005
PROJECT: ONE ELEVEN LA QUINTA MONUMENT SIGNS
LOCATION: 78950 HIGHWAY 111
ADOPTED: OCTOBER 8, 2024
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AYES: Commissioners Guerrero, Hernandez, McCune, Nieto, Tyerman and
Chairperson Hassett
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Hundt
ABSTAIN: None
UG HASS TT,Cha rperson
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
D
DANNY CASTRO, besign and Development Director
City of La Quinta, California
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2024-012 EXHIBIT A
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED
SIGN PROGRAM AMENDMENT 2024-0005
PROJECT: ONE ELEVEN LA QUINTA MONUMENT SIGNS
LOCATION: 78950 HIGHWAY 111
ADOPTED: OCTOBER 8, 2024
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GFNFRAI
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 Sign Program Amendment.
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. Any changes to the sign program, including sign size, sign placement, and/or sign
design, will require a sign program amendment application to be filed with the
Design and Development Department.
3. Applicant shall obtain sign permits for signage permitted under this sign program.