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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026 06 09 PCt(V Qa 0 GEM ofthe DESERT' — Planning Commission agendas and staff reports are now available on the City's website at www. LaQuinta CA, gov/PublicMeetin ps PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER 78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2026, AT 5:00 P.M. Members of the public may listen to this meeting by tuning in live via www.laguintaca.gov/livemeetings- past meetings are available through the video archive via www.laguintaca.gov/pastmeetings. Closed captions in English and Spanish are available to all users through this video streaming service. CALL TO ORDER Roll Call: Commissioners Bohlinger, Guerrero, Hernandez, Hundt, McCune, Nieto, and Chair Hassett PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA At this time, members of the public may address the Commission on any matter not listed on the agenda pursuant to the "Public Comments — Instructions" listed at the end of the agenda. The Commission values your comments; however, in accordance with State law, no action shall be taken on any item not appearing on the agenda unless it is an emergency item authorized by the Brown Act [Gov. Code § 54954.2(b)]. C0107► I l I C7 Ji /_11I I:s]► [0] y_W :11 Z 197_1 ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS, AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS — None CONSENT CALENDAR — None BUSINESS SESSION — None STUDY SESSION — None PLANNING COMMISSION Page 1 of 5 JUNE 9, 2026 AGENDA PUBLIC HEARINGS — 5.00 p.m. or thereafter For all Public Hearings on the agenda, a completed "Request to Speak" form must be filed with the Commission Secretary prior to consideration of that item; comments are limited to three (3) minutes (approximately 350 words). Any person may submit written comments to the Commission prior to the public hearing and/or may appear and be heard in support of or opposition to the project(s) at the time of the public hearing. If a project(s) is challenged in court, it may be limited to raising only those issues raised at the public hearing or in written correspondence delivered to the City at or prior to the public hearing. PAGE RESOLUTION TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2026-0001, TO ALLOW OPERATION OF A HIGH SCHOOL RESOURCE CENTER WITHIN AN EXISTING 5,011 SQUARE -FOOT SUITE AT THE ONE ELEVEN LA QUINTA SHOPPING CENTER; CEQA: THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PURSUANT TO SECTION 15301 (A) OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT; PROJECT: ALTUS SCHOOLS RIVERSIDE COUNTY RESOURCE CENTER; LOCATION: 78900 HIGHWAY 111 BETWEEN LA QUINTA CENTER DRIVE AND ADAMS STREET; APPLICANT: MPA ARCHITECTS FOR ALTUS SCHOOLS RIVERSIDE COUNTY DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS —Verbal Updates PLANNING PROJECTS QUARTERLY UPDATE COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The next meeting of the Commission will be held on June 23, 2026, commencing at 5.00 p.m., at the La Quinta City Hall Council Chamber, 78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253. DECLARATION OF POSTING I, Tania Flores, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, do hereby declare that the foregoing Agenda for the Commission meeting was published in accordance with the Brown Act [Gov. Code § 54954.2] on the City's website, accessible directly from the City's home page through the "Calendar/ Public Meetings" icon link, and posted at the City Hall bulletin board, located near the entrance to the Council Chamber at 78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253, on June 5, 2026, which is freely accessible to members of the public. PLANNING COMMISSION Page 2 of 5 JUNE 9, 2026 AGENDA DATED: June 5, 2026 Tania Flores, Commission Secretary City of La Quinta, California PUBLIC NOTICES Agenda packet materials are available for public inspection: 1) at the Clerk's Office at La Quinta City Hall, located at 78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253; and 2) on the City's website at www.laciuintaca.gov/publicmeetings in accordance with the Brown Act [Gov. Code §§ 54954.2, 54956, and 54957.5]. The La Quinta City Council Chamber is wheelchair accessible. If hearing assistance equipment is needed, please contact the City Clerk's office at (760) 777-7147, 24 hours in advance of the meeting, and accommodation will be made. If background material is to be presented to the Commission during a Commission meeting, please be advised that 15 copies of all documents, exhibits, etc. must be supplied to the Commission Secretary for distribution. It is requested that this take place prior to the beginning of the meeting. PUBLIC COMMENTS — INSTRUCTIONS Members of the public may address the Commission on any matter listed or not listed on the agenda as follows: WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS can be provided either in -person during the meeting by submitting 15 copies to the Commission Secretary, it is requested that this take place prior to the beginning of the meeting; or can be emailed in advance to Plan ning(aD_LaQuintaCA.gov, no later than 12:00 p.m., on the day of the meeting. Written public comments will be distributed to the Commission, made public, and incorporated into the public record of the meeting, but will not be read during the meeting unless, upon the request of the Chair, a brief summary of public comments is asked to be reported. If written public comments are emailed, the email subject line must clearly state "Written Comments" and should include: 1) full name, 2) city of residence, and 3) subject matter. VERBAL PUBLIC COMMENTS can be provided in -person during the meeting by completing a "Request to Speak" form and submitting it to the Commission Secretary; it is requested that this take place prior to the beginning of the meeting. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes (or approximately 350 words). Only one person at a time may speak and only after being recognized by the Chair. PLANNING COMMISSION Page 3 of 5 JUNE 9, 2026 AGENDA In accordance with City Council Resolution No. 2022-028, a one-time additional speaker time donation of three (3) minutes per individual is permitted; please note that the member of the public donating time must: 1) submit this in writing to the Commission Secretary by completing a "Request to Speak" form noting the name of the person to whom time is being donated to, and 2) be present at the time the speaker provides verbal comments. Members of the public who utilize a translator shall be provided at least twice the allotted time to ensure non-English speakers receive the same opportunity to directly address the Commission. Verbal public comments are defined as comments provided in the speakers' own voice and may not include video or sound recordings of the speaker or of other individuals or entities, unless permitted by the Chair. Public speakers may elect to use printed presentation materials to aid their comments; 15 copies of such printed materials shall be provided to the Commission Secretary to be disseminated to the Commission, made public, and incorporated into the public record of the meeting; it is requested that the printed materials be provided prior to the beginning of the meeting. There shall be no use of Chamber resources and technology to display visual or audible presentations during public comments, unless permitted by the Chair. All writings or documents, including but not limited to emails and attachments to emails, submitted to the City regarding any item(s) listed or not listed on this agenda are public records. All information in such writings and documents is subject to disclosure as being in the public domain and subject to search and review by electronic means, including but not limited to the City's Internet website and any other Internet Web -based platform or other Web -based form of communication. All information in such writings and documents similarly is subject to disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act [Gov. Code § 7920.000 et seq.]. TELECONFERENCE ACCESSIBILITY — INSTRUCTIONS Teleconference accessibility may be triggered in accordance with the Brown Act "during a proclaimed state of emergency or local emergency," as defined [Gov. Code § 54953.8.2]; or if a member of the Commission requests to attend and participate in this meeting remotely pursuant to any of the following: (1) "disability" [Gov. Code § 54953(c)], or (2) "just cause" [Gov. Code § 54953.8.3], as defined. In such instances, remote public accessibility and participation will be facilitated via the Zoom Webinar audio-visual platform, as detailed at the end of this agenda. *** TELECONFERENCE AND TELEPHONIC PROCEDURES*** APPLICABLE ONLY WHEN TELECONFERENCE ACCESSIBILITY IS IN EFFECT ZOOM LINK: Meeting ID: Or join by phone: https://us06web.zoom.us/s/88215960899 882 1596 0899 (253) 215 — 8782 PLANNING COMMISSION Page 4 of 5 JUNE 9, 2026 AGENDA VERBAL PUBLIC COMMENTS — members of the public may attend and participate in this meeting by teleconference or telephonic accessibility via the Zoom Webinar audio- visual platform and must activate the "Raise Hand" feature on their electronic device (*9 for telephonic participation) when public comments are prompted by the Chair, and will be queued in consecutive order; the City will facilitate the ability for a member of the public to be audible to the Commission and general public and allow them to speak on the item(s) requested. Members of the public must unmute themselves via the "Audio" feature on their electronic device (*6 for telephonic participation) when prompted upon being recognized by the Chair, in order to become audible to the Commission and the public. *9 �*6 WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS can be provided either in person during the meeting or emailed to TFlores(a_LaQuintaCA.gov any time prior to the adjournment of the meeting, and will be distributed to the Commission, made public, incorporated into the public record of the meeting, and will not be read during the meeting unless, upon the request of the Chair, a brief summary of any public comment is asked to be read, to the extent the Commission Secretary can accommodate such request. CLOSED CAPTION AND TRANSLATION Closed Captioning and Translation are available through the Zoom Webinar audio-visual platform and are delivered in real-time to all teleconference attendees. Members of the public must activate the "Show Captions" feature on their device for closed captioning and may use the "Options Arrow" to select from the list of available languages for translation. PLANNING COMMISSION Page 5 of 5 JUNE 9, 2026 AGENDA PUBLIC HEARING ITEM NO. 1 City of La Quinta PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING: June 9, 2026 STAFF REPORT AGENDA TITLE: RESOLUTION TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2026-0001, TO ALLOW OPERATION OF A HIGH SCHOOL RESOURCE CENTER WITHIN AN EXISTING 5,011 SQUARE -FOOT SUITE AT THE ONE ELEVEN LA QUINTA SHOPPING CENTER; CEQA: THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PURSUANT TO SECTION 15301 (A) OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT; PROJECT: ALTUS SCHOOLS RIVERSIDE COUNTY RESOURCE CENTER; LOCATION: 78900 HIGHWAY 111 BETWEEN LA QUINTA CENTER DRIVE AND ADAMS STREET; APPLICANT: MPA ARCHITECTS FOR ALTUS SCHOOLS RIVERSIDE COUNTY RECOMMENDATION Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit 2026-0001 and find the project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15301(a), Existing Facilities (Attachment 1). EXECUTIVE SUMMARY • Altus Schools Riverside County (Altus Schools) operates an independent study model of instruction and offers a course of studies that allows students to recover lost credits to graduate from high school. • Altus Schools requests approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to operate a charter high school resource center for students in the La Quinta area at the One Eleven La Quinta Shopping Center (Attachments 2 and 3). • Findings related to consistency with General Plan, Zoning, CEQA, and surrounding uses are required to be made by the Planning Commission. BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS The City received the application for the Conditional Use Permit on March 9, 2026, and deemed the application complete on April 22, 2026. At the time that the application was deemed complete, the site was zoned Regional Commercial (CR) and it was located within the One Eleven La Quinta Specific Plan (SP) 1989-014. The Highway 111 Specific Plan and Development Code was adopted on April 21, 2026 and became effective on May 22, 2026. Since the application was deemed complete prior to the effective date of the new codes, the older codes apply to the application and are reflected in this report. 0 Altus Schools operates under an independent study model of instruction and offers a course of studies that allows students to recover lost credits and graduate from high school and is authorized to operate charter schools within Riverside County. Altus Schools is not affiliated with either the Desert Sands Unified School District or the Coachella Valley Unified School District, whose district boundaries both fall within the City of La Quinta. The resource center in La Quinta will be located within a 5,011 square -foot tenant space at the One Eleven La Quinta Shopping Center, at 78900 Highway 111. It will operate as a drop -in center, allowing students and parents to meet with high school officials for tutoring, counseling, and administrative support. No instruction or classes will be conducted at the La Quinta resource center. Student meetings will be by appointment only and held during daytime hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The statement of operations is included as Attachment 4 to this report. The One Eleven La Quinta Shopping Center is comprised of approximately 600,000 square feet over a 60-acre site. Altus Schools is not proposing any exterior modifications to the building. Interior tenant improvements (Attachment 5) would finish the interior space for the high school resource center and are in building plan check at this time. Adjacent uses to the tenant space include a housewares general store and a sporting goods store. Sufficient on -site parking exists for the proposed use. A parking evaluation was prepared by the applicant and is included on the site plan in Attachment 5. It identifies 76 parking spaces on the subject parcel with the resource center and adjoining retail uses collectively requiring a total of 70 parking spaces. A reciprocal access and parking agreement has been recorded and includes the subject property along with the adjoining parcels. Approval Process Section 9.210.020 of the La Quinta Zoning Code outlines the process and requirements for conditional use permit applications. Subsection "F" of this Section specifies four criteria must be met to approve a conditional use permit application. Staff has evaluated the subject application and prepared findings supporting approval of the request for Planning Commission consideration in the attached draft resolution (Attachment 1). The Commission's decision is final unless appealed, pursuant to subsection "G". AGENCY AND PUBLIC REVIEW Public Agency Review This request was sent to all applicable City departments. All applicable comments have been adequately addressed and/or incorporated in the recommended Conditions of Approval. Public Notice The public hearing notice was published in The Desert Sun newspaper on May 29, 2026, and was sent to property owners and occupants within a 500-foot radius of the project site. As of this writing, no comments have been received. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW The Design and Development Department has determined that this project is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15301(a) of the CEQA Guidelines. The project qualifies for the Class 1 (Existing Facilities) Exemption, as it consists of minor interior alterations of an existing building involving negligible or no expansion of an existing or former use. Prepared by: Scott Nespor, Senior Planner Approved by: David Newell, Design and Development Director Attachments: 1. Resolution 2. Project Information 3. Vicinity Map 4. Statement of Operations 5. Plan Set 0 ATTACHMENT 1 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2026 — XXX A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW THE OPERATION OF A HIGH SCHOOL RESOURCE CENTER AT 78900 HIGHWAY 111 BETWEEN LA QUINTA CENTER DRIVE AND ADAMS STREET CASE NUMBER: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2026-0001 PROJECT: ALTUS SCHOOLS RIVERSIDE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL RESOURCE CENTER APPLICANT: MPA ARCHITECTS FOR ALTUS SCHOOLS RIVERSIDE COUNTY WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, on June 9, 2026, considered a request submitted by MPA Architects to allow the operation of a high school resource center for students of Altus Schools Riverside County on an approximate 1.9 acre parcel located within the One Eleven La Quinta Shopping Center, more particularly described as: APN: 643-080-003; and WHEREAS, the Design and Development Department published a public hearing notice in The Desert Sun newspaper on May 29, 2026, 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 WHEREAS, 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 La Quinta Municipal Code to justify approval of said Conditional Use Permit: 1. The project is consistent with the general plan. Finding of Fact: The proposed use, a high school resource center, is consistent with the General Plan land use designation of General Commercial (CG) which allows for a full range of commercial and professional service businesses. The proposed high school resource center fulfills the intent of the CG designation as it provides an alternative high school education resource for nearby residents, increasing the number of options for local high school students to access educational opportunities. 0 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XXX CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2026-0001 PROJECT: ALTUS SCHOOLS RIVERSIDE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL RESOURCE CENTER LOCATION 78900 HIGHWAY 111 BETWEEN LA QUINTA CENTER DRIVE AND ADAMS STREET APPLICANT: MPA ARCHITECTS FOR ALTUS SCHOOLS RIVERSIDE COUNTY ADOPTED: PAGE 2 OF 3 2. The project is consistent with the zoning code. Finding of Fact. The proposed use is consistent with the Regional Commercial zoning designation of the site and Specific Plan 1989-014 which both encourage a broad range of goods and services for the entire region. The high school resource center will provide access to students in adjoining areas and is located at a convenient location for regional access along Highway 111. 3. Processing and approval of the permit application are in compliance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act Finding of Fact. The Conditional Use Permit is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Section 15301(a) as it consists of minor alterations of an existing building involving negligible or no expansion of an existing or former use. The high school resource center will operate within an existing building and is not proposing any additions or other exterior modifications to the building. 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. Finding of Fact. 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 use of a high school resource center is consistent with other nearby uses, including general retail and restaurant tenants. 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(a) of the CEQA Guidelines, as it consists of minor alterations of an existing building involving negligible or no expansion of an existing or former use. 10 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XXX CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2026-0001 PROJECT: ALTUS SCHOOLS RIVERSIDE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL RESOURCE CENTER LOCATION 78900 HIGHWAY 111 BETWEEN LA QUINTA CENTER DRIVE AND ADAMS STREET APPLICANT: MPA ARCHITECTS FOR ALTUS SCHOOLS RIVERSIDE COUNTY ADOPTED: PAGE 3 OF 3 SECTION 3. That the Planning Commission hereby does approve Conditional Use Permit 2026-0001, for the reasons set forth in this Resolution and subject to the attached Conditions of Approval included herein as Exhibit A. PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City of La Quinta Planning Commission, held on June 9, 2026, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: DOUG HASSETT, Chairperson City of La Quinta, California ATTEST: DAVID A. NEWELL, Design and Development Director City of La Quinta, California 11 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2026-XXX EXHIBIT A CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2026-0001 PROJECT: ALTUS SCHOOLS RIVERSIDE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL RESOURCE CENTER LOCATION: 78900 HIGHWAY 111 BETWEEN LA QUINTA CENTER DRIVE AND ADAMS STREET APPLICANT: MPA ARCHITECTS FOR ALTUS SCHOOLS RIVERSIDE COUNTY ADOPTED: PAGE 1 OF 3 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 shall cooperate fully in the defense. 2. This Conditional Use Permit shall comply with the requirements and standards of Section 9.210.020 of the La Quinta Municipal Code ("LQMC"). The City of La Quinta's Municipal Code can be accessed on the City's website at www.laquintaca.gov. 3. This Conditional Use Permit shall expire twenty-four (24) months after approval and shall become null and void in accordance with Municipal Code Section 9.200.080 unless the use has been established. A time extension may be requested per LQMC Section 9.200.080. 4. Any expansion or substantial modifications to the approved plan shall require an amendment to this Conditional Use Permit. Minor modifications to this Conditional Use Permit shall be considered by the Design and Development Director and may require notification of surrounding property owners prior to such approval. All other amendments shall be processed in accordance with LQMC 9.200.080. 5. 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 Development Clearance) for Building Permits, Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) Exemption Form — Whitewater River Region, Improvement Permit) • La Quinta Building and Safety Division for Building Permits • La Quinta Planning Division • Riverside Co. Environmental Health Department • Desert Sands Unified School District (DSUSD) • Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) • Imperial Irrigation District (IID) 12 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2026-XXX CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2026-0001 PROJECT: ALTUS SCHOOLS RIVERSIDE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL RESOURCE CENTER LOCATION: 78900 HIGHWAY 111 BETWEEN LA QUINTA CENTER DRIVE AND ADAMS STREET APPLICANT: MPA ARCHITECTS FOR ALTUS SCHOOLS RIVERSIDE COUNTY ADOPTED: PAGE 2 OF 3 • California Regional Water Quality Control Board (CRWQCB) • State Water Resources Control Board • SunLine Transit Agency • South Coast Air Quality Management District Coachella Valley • Federal Communications Commission • Federal Aviation Administration The applicant is responsible for all requirements for the permits and/or clearances from the above -listed agencies. When the requirements include approval of improvement plans, the applicant shall furnish proof of such approvals when submitting those improvement plans for City approval. BUILDING 6. A building permit is required for all tenant improvements. A. Plans shall be prepared for the applicable code at the time of building permit submittal. As of January 1, 2026, these are the 2025 California Building Codes. B. 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, electronic signature, and his/her stamp as prescribed by California Business and Professions Code Section 5536. C. Proposed facility is a Place of Public Accommodation and is 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. Plans shall be prepared to demonstrate compliance as applicable. PLANNING 7. The High School Resource Center shall comply with the Statement of Operations on file with the City of La Quinta, including the operating hours, the types of activities conducted at the facility, and the maximum number of employees. The City of La Quinta reserves the right to review and monitor the operation of this facility and modify conditions of approval regarding hours of operation, occupancy, and other operational conditions. 8. All activities shall be conducted indoors. 13 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2026-XXX CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2026-0001 PROJECT: ALTUS SCHOOLS RIVERSIDE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL RESOURCE CENTER LOCATION: 78900 HIGHWAY 111 BETWEEN LA QUINTA CENTER DRIVE AND ADAMS STREET APPLICANT: MPA ARCHITECTS FOR ALTUS SCHOOLS RIVERSIDE COUNTY ADOPTED: PAGE 3 OF 3 9. The tenant space shall be improved, consistent with the tenant improvements identified in the building permit. No outdoor modifications to the tenant space are permitted. 10. Students shall not be allowed to loiter before or after scheduled appointments. FIRE 11. A manual and automatic fire alarm system that initiates the occupant notification signal utilizing an emergency voice/alarm communication system shall be installed in Group E occupancies with an occupant load of 50 or more persons. 12. A copy of the emergency plan shall be provided to the Office of the Fire Marshal. The plan shall include procedures to be followed in case of fire or other emergency: • Assignment of a responsible person to call the fire department upon notification of any fire or activation of the alarm system for any reason other than fire drills. • Posting in a conspicuous place in the Resource Area showing paths of travel to evacuate the room in case of emergency and including an alternate route. • Instructions to be followed by the teacher, including maintaining order during evacuation, removal of the roll call book, and calling of roll when designated evacuation is reached. • Outdoor assembly areas shall be designated and located at a safe distance from the building, evacuated so as to avoid interference with fire department operations. 13. The La Quinta Office of the Fire Marshal shall review building plans for any remodel of the existing building or any proposed change of use or occupancy classification. Additional conditions of approval may be applicable and will be determined after the Fire Department reviews the building plan. 14 ATTACHMENT 2 PROJECT INFORMATION CASE NUMBER: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2026-0001 APPLICANT: MPA ARCHITECTS FOR ALTUS SCHOOLS RIVERSIDE COUNTY PROPERTY OWNER: MILAN LQ ONE XI REQUEST: CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2026-0001, ALLOWING ALTUS SCHOOLS RIVERSIDE COUNTY TO OPERATE A HIGH SCHOOL RESOURCE CENTER WITHIN AN EXISTING 5,011 SQUARE -FOOT SUITE AT THE ONE ELEVEN LA QUINTA SHOPPING CENTER LOCATION: 78900 HIGHWAY 111 NORTH SIDE OF HIGHWAY 111 BETWEEN LA QUINTA CENTER DRIVE AND ADAMS STREET DATE APPLICATION DEEMED COMPLETE: APRIL 22, 2026 GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION ON APRIL 22, 2026: GENERAL COMMERCIAL ZONING DESIGNATION ON APRIL 22, 2026: REGIONAL COMMERCIAL SURROUNDING ZONING/LAND USES ON APRIL 22, 2026: NORTH: FLOODPLAIN/COACHELLA VALLEY STORMWATER CHANNEL (WHITEWATER RIVER) SOUTH: REGIONAL COMMERCIAL /SHOPPING CENTER EAST: REGIONAL COMMERCIAL / SHOPPING CENTER WEST: REGIONAL COMMERCIAL / SHOPPING CENTER 15 ATTACHMENT 3 VICINITY MAP CUP 2026-0001 16 ATTACHMENT 4 Statement of Operations Altus Schools Riverside County - La Quinta Resource Center One Eleven La Quinta Center 78900 CA-111, La Quinta, CA 92253 Riverside County, California 1. Description of Proposed Use Altus Schools Southern California ("ASSC"), a nonprofit public benefit corporation, oversees and manages Altus Schools Riverside County ("Altus Schools"), a public charter school operating a flex -based independent study educational program. The site is located at One Eleven La Quinta Center located at 78900 CA-111, La Quinta, CA 92253, serves as the La Quinta Resource Center ("Resource Center"). The La Quinta Resource Center functions as an instructional and administrative support facility for students enrolled in Altus Schools. The Resource Center is designed to provide individualized, appointment -based educational support services, student assessment, counseling and administrative functions. The facility does not operate as a traditional classroom campus. There is no full -classroom or bell -schedule instruction at the Resource Center. Student services are limited to one-on-one or small -group academic support, assessments, counseling, and student/parent meetings conducted by appointments. No direct instruction occurs at the Resource Center. The proposed use is consistent with an institutional/office-type educational support facility and does not include residential use, overnight activities, or large assemblies. 2. Hours of Operation Student and Public Access • Students attend the Resource Center by appointment only, with appointments staggered throughout the day • Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. • Staff and Administrative Operations: Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 17 Occasional evening meetings (e.g., parent conferences or staff training) may occur on a limited basis. Weekend operations are not anticipated. 3. Number of Employees • Approximately 6 to 7 employees on site during normal operating hours • Staff include administrative personnel, credentialed teachers, instructional support staff, and counselors • Student visits are scheduled by appointment, resulting in limited daily occupancy 4. Licenses, Permits, and Approvals Required Altus Schools operates under the following authorizations and approvals: • Public charter school authorization pursuant to California Education Code • Oversight by the applicable charter authorizing agency • Compliance with California Department of Education (CDE) requirements • City of La Quinta Conditional Use Permit approval • Applicable City of La Quinta building, fire, and occupancy permits • Business license, if required by the City of La Quinta No additional local, state, or federal licenses are required for this use. 5. Equipment and Processes Equipment used at the Resource Center is typical of an educational office environment and includes: • Computers and monitors • Printers, copiers, and scanners • Telephones and internet/network equipment • Resource Center office furniture • Whiteboards and standard instructional materials m Operational activities consist of educational support services, tutoring, assessments, counseling, administrative work, and meetings. No manufacturing, mechanical, or industrial processes are proposed. 6. Hazardous Materials • No hazardous materials are used, stored, or generated on site. • Only standard office and janitorial supplies are utilized, all of which are non -hazardous and commercially available. • No chemicals, fuels, or regulated substances are present. 7. 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I' @ w� H m m w o p "g 0 ❑` "F Aga Sa :a wcga; .rsc� :a s ass s s 4g �� g 8 e =om0000 0 POWERPOINTS PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING JUNE 9, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting June 9, 2026 5:00 p.m. ( ALIP Planning Commission Meeting June 9, 2026 PH1 — ALTUS SCHOOLS RIVERSIDE COUNTY CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2026-0001 I ,'x it t, C:ALLMI2_1A - f_ r P Project Background • The One Eleven La Quinta Shopping Center is located between Washington Street and Adams Street north of Highway 111 • An application to operate an Altus Schools Riverside County High School Resource Center • Application deemed complete on April 22, 2026 Vicinity Map 78900 Highway 111 1 �`-7%4� , - N `� ,�� Mtn.,• \ �` -� NP `. site Zoning (on April 22, 2026) The Site was also within the One Eleven La Quinta Specific Plan (SP1989-014) Proposal • Altus Schools operates as a Charter High School that follows an independent study education model. • The La Quinta Resource Center is 5,011 Square feet — 6-7 staff members — Hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm — Student sessions are appointment based — The parcel includes parking for 76 vehicles — the parking evaluation for the uses on the parcel shows a requirement of 70 spaces PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING JUNE 9, 2026 ctp • N&I -!AM IR law AMNON IF 51- 7 Em CEQA The Design and Development Department has determined that this project is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15301(a) of the CEQA Guidelines. The project qualifies for the Class 1 (Existing Facilities) Exemption, as it consists of minor interior alterations of an existing building involving negligible or no expansion of an existing or former use. Findings • The project is consistent with the general plan. • The project is consistent with the zoning code. • Processing and approval of the permit application are in compliance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act • 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. Recommendation Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit 2026-0001 and find the project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15301(a), Existing Facilities. CALIFORNIA 44,0 Planning Commission Meeting June 09, 2026 Departmental Report: Project Updates Recently Approved Projects • Highway 111 Specific Plan and Development Code approved in April and is effective, as of May 21 — New applications received will be subject to the new Code Recently Approved Projects Coral Mountain Club — Grading Permit Review — Phase 1 Residences SDP approved Hampton Inn — SDP extension approved Upcoming Projects • Club at Coral Mountain Golf Course Structures • Arco Gas Station IppNJ -®� AC Hotel Vista Coralina Apt Projects Under Construction Wtam_ 0 %mmmh ar. • Bravo Estates • St. Francis of Assisi Parish Hall • McQuaid Studio • Oasis (60t" & Madison) • Jefferson St Apt • Andalusia .W Village Parking • Parking Survey conducted • Stakeholder interviews Sphere of Influence • An RFP for preparation of a Master Plan was advertised and multiple responses were received • Staff is completing the final steps of selecting the consultant to recommend',{ - award of contract by the--'�T�,..= _ = 4 ''� w �. City Council urns Park APPLY FOR OPEN COMMISSION SEATS FOR THE CITY OF LA QUINTA The City of La Quinta is looking for interested citizens to fill vacancies on the following City Commissions. Planning Commission - 4 Seats Financial Advisory Commission - 2 seats Housing Commission - 2 Seats Arts and Community Services Commission - 2 Seats Application deadline: June 8, 2026 Interviews will be conducted by the City Council 8 Housing Authority on June 18, 2026, at 4:00 pm. Applications must be submitted by June 8, 2026 Interviews will be conducted by the City Council/Housing Authority on June 18, 2026, at 4:00 PM. Applicants must be present for consideration. For more information, visit laquintaca.gov/commissions or call the City Clerk's Office at 760.777.7092 Applicants must be a resident of La Quinta and a registered voter. �� �W Qtf+bINW CALIFORNIA