PC Resolution 2025-005 LQ Dental Campus CUP 2024-0004 & SDP 2024-0010 Caleo BayPLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2025 - 005
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT AND SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR CONSTRUCTION
OF AN APPROXIMATE 16,000 SQUARE -FOOT DENTAL OFFICE
BUILDING LOCATED AT 47705 CALEO BAY AND FIND THAT THE
PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
PURSUANT TO SECTION 15332 IN -FILL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
CASE NUMBERS:
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2024-0004
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2024-0010
PROJECT: LA QUINTA DENTAL CAMPUS
APPLICANT: JOHN GAMLIN; SOFIA INVESTMENTS, INC.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, did, on
May 13, 2025, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider a request by Sofia
Investments, Inc. for approval of a Conditional Use Permit and a Site Development Permit
for the construction of a Dental Office Building on approximately 1.2 acres located at
47705 Caleo Bay, more particularly described as:
APNs: 643-200-032
WHEREAS, the Design and Development Department published a public hearing
notice in The Desert Sun newspaper on May 2, 2025, as prescribed by the Municipal
Code. Public hearing notices were also mailed to all property owners within 500 feet of
the site and emailed or mailed to all interested parties who have requested notification
relating to the project; and
Conditional Use Permit 2024-0004
WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony
and arguments, if any, of all interested persons desiring to be heard, said Planning
Commission did make the following mandatory findings pursuant to Section 9.210.020 of
the Municipal Code to justify approval of said Conditional Use Permit-
1. The proposed development is consistent with the General Plan land use
designation of General Commercial. The City's General Plan policies relating
to the General Commercial designation encourages a full range of commercial
uses including professional offices such as a dental office building. This project
meets the following Goals, Policies, and Programs:
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CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2024-0004
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2024-0010
PROJECT: LA QUINTA DENTAL CAMPUS
LOCATION: 47705 CALEO BAY
ADOPTED: MAY 13, 2025
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- Goal LU-4: Maintenance and Protection of existing neighborhoods. The
dental office will be compatible with nearby medical and convalescent
facilities. The site will include enhanced frontage landscaping, and the
building will be positioned on the rear portion of the property, which will
buffer the facility from the residential properties across Caleo Bay.
- Goal LU-6: A balanced and varied economic base serving both the City's
residents and the region. The dental office building includes treatment and
surgical suites, providing advanced dental services for the community.
2. The proposed development, as conditioned, is consistent with the development
standards of the City's Zoning Code in terms of site plan and landscaping. The
Conditional Use Permit is compliant with the Zoning Code's development
standards, including standards for setbacks and building height. The applicant
provided alternative parking methodologies, permissible under the Zoning
Code, to demonstrate sufficient on -site parking.
3. The La Quinta Design and Development Department has determined that this
project is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15332 (Class
32) of the California Environmental Quality Act for In -Fill Development since
the project consists of an approximate 16,000 square foot building and meets
the criteria for infill development since it is less than five acres and is located in
an urbanized and built -out area. The project site has no value as habitat for
endangered, rare, or threatened species. Approval of the project will not result
in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality.
The site can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services.
4. Approval of the application will not create conditions materially detrimental to
the public health, safety, and general welfare or injurious to or incompatible
with other properties or land uses in the vicinity. The project is a local -serving
dental practice.
Site Development Permit 2024-0010
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. The proposed development is consistent with the General Plan land use
designation of General Commercial. The City's General Plan policies relating
to the General Commercial designation encourage a full range of commercial
uses, including professional offices such as a dental office building. This project
meets the following Goals, Policies, and Programs:
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CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2024-0004
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2024-0010
PROJECT: LA QUINTA DENTAL CAMPUS
LOCATION: 47705 CALEO BAY
ADOPTED: MAY 13, 2025
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- Goal LU-2: High quality design that complements and enhances the City.
The project provides high quality architectural, site, and landscape design
that enhances the City.
- Policy LU-6.2: The project maintains the commercial development standard
in the Zoning Ordinance, including setbacks, height, pad elevation, and
other design and performance standards that assure a high quality design.
- Program LU-6.1 b: Encourage the integration of a wide range of support
services. The project provides a local and community -serving dental office
facility.
2. The proposed development, as conditioned, is consistent with the development
standards of the City's Zoning Code in terms of site plan and landscaping. The
Site Development Permit is compliant with the Zoning Code's development
standards, including standards for setbacks, heights, and parking.
3. The La Quinta Design and Development Department has determined that this
project is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15332 (Class
32) of the California Environmental Quality Act for In -Fill Development Project
since the project consists of an approximate 16,000 square foot building and
meets the criteria for infill development since it is less than five acres and is
located in an urbanized and built -out area. The project site has no value as
habitat for endangered, rare, or threatened species. Approval of the project will
not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water
quality. The site can be adequately served by all required utilities and public
services.
4. The architecture and layout of the project are compatible with, and not
detrimental to, the existing surrounding commercial land uses and are
consistent with the development standards in the Municipal Code.
5. The site design of the project is compatible with the surrounding development
and with the quality of design prevalent in the city. The proposed building is
compatible with the surrounding medical and convalescent facilities.
6. The proposed project implements the standards for landscaping and aesthetics
established in the General Plan and Zoning Code. The landscape palette is
consistent with the City's drought -tolerant landscaping requirements and will
enhance the Caleo Bay streetscape.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2025-005
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2024-0004
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2024-0010
PROJECT: LA QUINTA DENTAL CAMPUS
LOCATION: 47705 CALEO BAY
ADOPTED: MAY 13, 2025
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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 above project exempt from environmental review pursuant to
Section 15332 (Class 32) in -fill development project for compliance with the requirements
of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in that the proposed project involves
construction of a 16,000 square -foot, dental office building on a lot less than five acres
that can be characterized as in -fill development.
SECTION 3. That it does hereby approve Conditional Use Permit 2024-0004, and Site
Development Permit 2024-0010 for the reasons set forth in this Resolution and subject to
the attached Conditions of Approval [Exhibit A & B].
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City of
La Quinta Planning Commission, held on May 13, 2025, by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Guerrero, Hernandez, Hundt, McCune, and
Chairperson Hassett
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Nieto
ABSTAIN: None
VACANCY: One
DOUG HAS ETT, Chairperson
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
DANNY CASTRO, Design and Development Director
City of La Quinta, California
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2025-005 EXHIBIT A
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - APPROVED
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2024-0004
PROJECT: LA QUINTA DENTAL CAMPUS
ADOPTED: MAY 13, 2025
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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. 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
cooperate fully in the defense.
2. Conditional Use Permit 2024-0004 shall comply with all applicable conditions
and/or mitigation measures for the following related approvals:
• SDP2024-0010
• Tract Map 24230
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 applicant shall comply with all applicable provisions of the La Quinta Municipal
Code (LQMC), including LQMC Chapter 9.210.020.
4. Any expansion of this use or substantial modifications, including adding additional
hygienists, treatment, and/or surgical suites, change of use of the second floor
from storage to office or other use, shall require an amendment of this conditional
use permit. Minor modifications to this Conditional Use Permit shall be considered
by the Design and Development Director in accordance with LQMC 9.200.090, and
may require notification of surrounding property owners prior to such approval. All
other amendments shall be processed in accordance with LQMC 9.200.100. A
new parking analysis may be required.
5. The City of La Quinta reserves the right to review and monitor the operation of this
dental office building and modify conditions of approval regarding hours of
operation, occupancy, and other operational conditions.
6. The Conditional Use Permit shall expire on May 13, 2027, 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.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2025-005 EXHIBIT B
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - APPROVED
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2024-0010
PROJECT: LA QUINTA DENTAL CAMPUS
ADOPTED: MAY 13, 2025
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GENERAL
1. The applicant agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of La Quinta
("City"), its agents, officers, and employees from any claim, action, or proceeding
to attack, set aside, void, or annul the approval of this Site Development Permit.
The City shall have sole discretion in selecting its defense counsel.
The City shall promptly notify the applicant of any claim, action, or proceeding and
cooperate fully in the defense.
2. Site Development Permit 2024-0010 shall comply with all applicable conditions
and/or mitigation measures for the following related approvals:
• CUP2024-0004
• Tract Map 24230
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 on May 13, 2027, 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 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 (SunLine)
• South Coast Air Quality Management District Coachella Valley (SCAQMD)
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SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2024-0010
PROJECT: LA QUINTA DENTAL CAMPUS
ADOPTED: MAY 13, 2025
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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 improvement 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 part of a construction project that encompasses
more than one (1) acre of land, the Permittee 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, 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.
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SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2024-0010
PROJECT: LA QUINTA DENTAL CAMPUS
ADOPTED: MAY 13, 2025
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D. All erosion and sediment control BMPs 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 provision for the funding, perpetual maintenance, and operation of all
post -construction BMPs as required.
7. Developer shall reimburse the City, within thirty (30) days of presentation of the
invoice, all costs and actual consultants' 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. 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. Said
conferred rights shall also include a grant of access easement to the City of La
Quinta for the purpose of graffiti removal by City staff or assigned agent in
perpetuity, and agreement to the method to remove graffiti and to paint over to
best match the existing. The applicant shall establish the aforementioned
requirements in the CC&Rs for the development or other agreements as approved
by the City Engineer.
9. Pursuant to the aforementioned condition, conferred rights shall include property
rights necessary for construction and proper functioning of the proposed
development not limited to access rights over proposed and/or existing parking lot
that access public streets and open space/drainage facilities.
10. Direct vehicular access to Washington Street and Caleo Bay Drive 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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SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2024-0010
PROJECT: LA QUINTA DENTAL CAMPUS
ADOPTED: MAY 13, 2025
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11. 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.
12. The applicant shall cause no easement to be granted or recorded over any portion
of the subject property unless such easement is approved by the City Engineer.
PARKING LOT and ACCESS POINTS
13. The design of parking facilities shall conform to LQMC Chapter 9.150 and, in
particular, the following:
A. The parking space, aisle widths, and 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 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 28 feet as shown on the
Preliminary Precise Grading Plan or as approved by the City Engineer.
Entry drives, main interior circulation routes, corner cutbacks, bus turnouts,
dedicated turn lanes, ADA accessibility routes 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.
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:
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ADOPTED: MAY 13, 2025
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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.
Loading Areas 6" P.C.C./4" 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 the base, asphalt concrete, and Portland cement concrete. The
submittal shall include test results for all specimens used in the mix design
procedure. For mix designs over six months old, the submittal shall include recent
(less than six months old at the time of construction) aggregate gradation test
results confirming that design gradations can be achieved in current production.
The applicant shall not schedule construction operations until mix designs are
approved.
16. Improvements shall include appurtenances such as traffic control signs, markings,
and other devices, raised medians if required, street name signs, and sidewalks.
17. Improvements shall be designed and constructed in accordance with City adopted
standards, supplemental drawings, and specifications or as approved by the City
Engineer. Improvement plans for streets, access gates, and parking areas shall be
stamped and signed by qualified engineers registered in the State of California.
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.
18. 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).
19. 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
that 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" = 30' Horizontal
B. PM10 Plan (if disturbed area >_ 1 acre) 1" = 40' Horizontal
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C. Erosion Control Plan (if disturbed area >_ 1 acre) 1" = 40' Horizontal
D. WQMP (Plan submitted in Report Form)
NOTE: A through D are to be submitted concurrently.
(Separate Storm Drain Plans if applicable)
Other engineered improvement plans prepared for City approval that are not listed
above shall be prepared in formats approved by the City Engineer prior to
commencing plan preparation.
"On -Site Precise Grading" plan is required to be submitted for approval by the
Building Official, Design and Development Director, and the City Engineer.
"On -Site 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 City Engineer.
20. 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.lag uintaca.gov). Please navigate to the Public Works Department home
page and look for the Standard Drawings hyperlink.
21. The applicant shall furnish a complete set of all approved improvement plans on a
storage medium acceptable to the City Engineer.
22. 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 that 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 FOR 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
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"Record Drawing" conditions, the Engineer of Record may submit a letter attesting
to said fact to the City Engineer in lieu of mylar submittal.
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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.
25. 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, if applicable, 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 a 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.
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26. 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 other erosion control
measures approved in the Fugitive Dust Control Plan.
27. Grading within the perimeter setback and parkway areas shall have undulating
terrain and 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 the 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.
28. Building pad elevation on the precise grading plan submitted for the 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.
29. Building pad elevations of perimeter lots shall not differ by more than one foot from
the building pads in adjacent developments.
30. 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.
31. 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.
DRAINAGE
32. Stormwater handling shall conform with the approved hydrology and drainage
report for the La Quinta Dental Campus (SDP2024-0010) or as approved by the
City Engineer. Nuisance water shall be disposed of in an approved manner.
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Nuisance water shall be retained on site and disposed of via an underground
percolation improvement approved by the City Engineer.
33. 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.
34. 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.
35. In the design of retention facilities, the maximum percolation rate shall be two
inches per hour. The percolation rate will be considered zero unless the applicant
provides site -specific data indicating otherwise, and as approved by the City
Engineer.
36. 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
the development of this property.
37. No fence or wall shall be constructed around any retention basin unless approved
by the Planning Director and the City Engineer.
38. 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.
39. Stormwater may not be retained in landscaped parkways or landscaped setback
lots. Only incidental stormwater (precipitation that 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).
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40. The design of the development shall not cause any increase in flood boundaries
and levels in any area outside the development.
41. 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.
42. Storm drainage historically received from adjoining property shall be received and
retained or passed through into the historic downstream drainage relief route.
43. 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
Redevelopment 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 all post -construction stormwater BMPs.
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44. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.110
(Utilities).
45. 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
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telephone stands, to ensure optimum placement for practical and aesthetic
purposes.
46. 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 so as not to conflict with access aisles/entrances.
CONSTRUCTION
47. 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 parking construction in
commercial development is initially constructed with partial pavement thickness,
the applicant shall complete the final pavement prior to final inspections of the
building(s) within the development or when directed by the City, whichever comes
first.
BUILDING DIVISION
48. Plans shall be prepared for the applicable code at the time of building permit
submittal. As of January 1, 2023, these are the 2022 California Building Codes.
This includes verifying the portion of abandoned construction for reuse under these
standards. Additionally, development impact fees will be assessed at issuance of
the new building permit. The amount of the development impact fees will be
calculated as provided in Condition #62.
49. Commercial projects are required to be prepared by a Licensed Architect or
Engineer. On each sheet of construction documents, provide the preparer's name
and telephone number and electronic signature and his/her stamp as prescribed
by California Business and Professions Code '5536.
50. Proposed buildings are a Place of Public Accommodation and are required to be
accessible to persons with disabilities in accordance with Chapter 11 B of the
California Building Code, and other relevant State and Federal Laws.
A. At least one accessible route shall connect each story and mezzanine in a
multi -story building of a Professional Office of a Health Care Provider. 11 B-
206.2.3 Multi -story buildings and facilities.
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1) The term PROFESSIONAL OFFICE OF A HEALTH CARE
PROVIDER applies to the offices of doctors, psychologists, dentists,
radiologists, and others certified or licensed by the State to provide
physical or mental health care
51. Photovoltaic and Energy Storage System Required. Applies to Grocery, Office,
Unleased Tenant Space, Retail, Warehouse, Auditorium, Convention Center,
Hotel/Motel, Library, Medical, Restaurant, Theater, Apartments, and Low-rise
Residential. Design for all occupancy groups as applicable to the California Energy
Code.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
52. Fire Hydrants and Fire Flow: Prior to building permit issuance, provide
documentation showing the water system is capable of delivering 1,875 GPM at
20 psi for 2 hours. The Office of the Fire Marshal shall confirm that the new public
fire hydrant, proposed to be located at the property frontage with Caleo Bay, is
operational. Reference 2022 California Fire Code (CFC) 507.5.1.
53. Fire Department Access: Prior to building permit issuance, the Office of the Fire
Marshal shall review a fire access site plan showing fire lane marking, access
driveways, gates, and the new proposed public fire hydrant.
54. Knox Box and Gate Access: Buildings shall be provided with a Knox Box. The
Knox Box shall be installed near the main entrance at a height of 6 feet. All
electronically operated gates shall be provided with Knox key switches and
automatic sensors for access. Ref. CFC 506.1 and OFM Guideline 01A.
55. Fire Alarm and Detection System: A water flow monitoring system and/or fire alarm
system may be required as determined at the time of building plan review. Ref.
CFC 903.4, CFC 907.2, and NFPA 72
56. Fire Sprinkler System - All new commercial buildings and structures 3,600 square
feet or larger shall be protected by a fire sprinkler system. Plans must be submitted
to the Office of the Fire Marshal for review and approval prior to installation.
Reference CFC 903.2 as amended by the County of Riverside.
57. Hazardous Materials: Prior to building permit issuance, a hazardous materials
inventory statement shall be provided to the Office of the Fire Marshal. Approved
chemical classification forms and safety data sheets shall be provided with the
hazardous materials inventory statement. Ref. CFC 5001.5.2
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58. Street address numbers with a minimum numeral height of 12" are required.
Numbers shall be internally or externally illuminated to be visible at night. RVC Fire
Dept Guideline OFM-01A
LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION
58.1 The applicant shall comply with LQMC Sections 13.24.130 (Landscaping
Setbacks) & 13.24.140 (Landscaping Plans).
58.2. The applicant shall provide landscaping in the required setbacks, retention basins,
and common lots.
58.3 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).
58.4 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.
58.5 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. Design and Development Director approval
of the final landscape plans is required prior to issuance of the first building permit
unless the Design and Development Director determines extenuating
circumstances exist that justify an alternative processing schedule.
NOTE: Plans are not approved for construction until signed by the appropriate City
official, including the Design and Development Director and/or City Engineer.
Prior to final approval of the installation of landscaping, the Landscape Architect of
record shall provide the Design and Development Department a letter stating
he/she has personally inspected the installation and that it conforms with the final
landscaping plans as approved by the City.
If staff determines during the final landscaping inspection that adjustments are
required in order to meet the intent of the Planning Commission's approval, the
Design and Development Director shall review and approve any such revisions to
the landscape plan.
58.6 The applicant or his agent has the responsibility for proper sight distance
requirements per guidelines in the AASHTO "A Policy on Geometric Design of
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Highways and Streets, 5th Edition" or the latest, in the design and/or installation of
all landscaping and appurtenances abutting and within the private and public street
right-of-way.
PUBLIC SERVICES
59. The applicant shall provide public transit improvements if required by SunLine
Transit Agency and approved by the City Engineer.
MAINTENANCE
60. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.160
(Maintenance).
61. 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.
FEES AND DEPOSITS
62. 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 an application for plan check and permits.
The applicant will receive a credit for the amount of the DIF and TUMF programs'
fees paid in 2019 by the prior applicant for the previously unfinished project. The
applicant will be required to pay the amount, if any, of the difference between the
2025 amount and the 2019 amount for the DIF and TUMF programs' fees, with the
amount of said difference to be paid at the time when assessment is due pursuant
to Condition #48.
63. 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). The amount of the development
impact fees will be calculated as provided in Condition #62.