Coachella Civic Center, Hearing Room
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November 16, 2022
6:00 PM
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CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL:
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
“At this time the Commission may announce any items being pulled from the agenda or continued to another date or request the moving of an item on the agenda.”
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
1. Planning Commission Minutes - October 26, 2022 and November 2, 2022 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
PUBLIC COMMENTS (NON-AGENDA ITEMS):
“The public may address the Commission on any item of interest to the public that is not on the agenda, but is within the subject matter jurisdiction thereof. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes.” REPORTS AND REQUESTS:
NON-HEARING ITEMS:
2. Harrison Corridor Study - Receive and File
PUBLIC HEARING CALENDAR (QUASI-JUDICIAL):
3. McDonald’s Restaurant Drive Through Reconfiguration
Conditional Use Permit No. 358 and Amendment to Architectural Review No. 15-12 to reconfigure the drive through for an existing 3,854 square foot restaurant in an existing commercial center located at 50090 Cesar Chavez Street in the C-G (General Commercial) zone. Sararee Jirattikanchote (Applicant)
4. Coachella General Conditional Use Permit No. 357
Conditional Use Permit No. 357 is a request by Teddy Lee for operation of a Type 41 Wine and Beer license for a wine and beer lounge with coffee roastery at 1258 Sixth Street (APN# 778-110-003)
5. City of Coachella 6th Cycle Housing Element
General Plan Amendment No. 21-02 and Environmental Assessment No. 22-03 for consideration of the City of Coachella 6th Cycle Housing Element
INFORMATIONAL:
ADJOURNMENT:
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Complete Agenda Packets are available for public inspection in the Development Services Department at 53-990 Enterprise Way, Coachella, California, and on the City’s website www.coachella.org.
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CITY OF COACHELLA
PLANNING COMMISSION
16 de Noviembre, 2022
6:00 PM
DE ACUERDO CON EL PROYECTO DE LEY 361 DE LA ASAMBLEA, JUNTO CON LA DECLARACIÓN DEL ESTADO DE EMERGENCIA DEL GOBERNADOR EMITIDA EL 4 DE MARZO DE 2020, ESTA REUNIÓN SE PODRÁ REALIZAR POR TELECONFERENCIA.
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“En este momento, la Comisión puede anunciar cualquier punto que está siendo retirado de la agenda o continuado a otra fecha o solicitar el traslado de un punto de la agenda”.
APROBACION DE LAS ACTAS:
1. Borrador de las Actas de la Comisión de Planificación – 26 de Octubre, 2022.
COMUNICACIONES ESCRITAS:
COMENTARIOS DEL PÚBLICO (PUNTOS QUE NO ESTÁN EN LA AGENDA):
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INFORMES Y SOLICITUDES:
PUNTOS QUE NO SON DE AUDIENCIA: HYPERLINK "appIS133cebbe275746d7b73d3f0ba51beb40" CALENDARIO DE AUDIENCIAS PÚBLICAS (CUASI-JUDICIAL):
1. El Permiso de Uso Condicional Núm. 358 y la Revisión Arquitectónica Núm. 15-12 (Enmienda) de Reconfiguración del “drive through” del restaurante McDonald's proponen una modificación a la configuración del “drive through” del restaurante McDonald's existente en 50090 Cesar Chavez Street para acomodar filas de vehículos adicionales. Solicitante: Sararee Jirattikanchote. Continuado desde el 2 de noviembre de 2022.
2. GPA Núm. 21-02 Consideración del Sexto Ciclo del Elemento de Vivienda de la ciudad de Coachella (Recomendación para continuar)
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3. Permiso de Uso Condicional Núm. 357, una solicitud de Teddy Lee para la operación de una licencia de Vino y Cerveza Tipo 41 para un salón de vinos y cervezas con tostaduría de café en 1258 Sixth Street (APN# 778-110-003)
INFORMATIVO:
SE SUSPENDE LA SESIÓN:
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ESTA REUNIÓN ES ACCESIBLE PARA PERSONAS CON DISCAPACIDAD 5 Minutes Planning Commission October 26, 2022
Council Chambers, Hearing Room
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OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
CITY OF COACHELLA
PLANNING COMMISSION
October 26, 2022
6:00 PM
PURSUANT ASSEMBLY BILL 361, ALONG WITH THE GOVERNOR’S STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARATION ISSUED ON MARCH 4, 2020, THIS MEETING MAY BE CONDUCTED VIA TELECONFERENCE.
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In writing:
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IF YOU WISH, YOU MAY LEAVE A MESSAGE AT (760) 398-3102, EXTENSION 122, BEFORE 4:00 P.M. ON THE DAY OF THE MEETING. 6
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CALL TO ORDER: 6:06 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Frank Figueroa
ROLL CALL:
Commissioners Present: Commissioner Gonzalez, Commissioner Figueroa, Alternate Commissioner Gutierrez, Chair Virgen.
Commissioners Absent: Commissioner Leal, Vice Chair Navarrete.
Staff Present: *Gabriel Perez, Development Services Director. *Jason Stevens, Information Technology Manager.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
“At this time the Commission may announce any items being pulled from the agenda or continued to another date or request the moving of an item on the agenda.”
IT WAS MOVED BY COMISSIONER FIGUEROA AND SECOND BY COMMISSIONER GONZALEZ TO APPROVE THE AGENDA.
Approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioner Gonzalez, Commissioner Figueroa, Alternate Commissioner Gutierrez Chair Virgen.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Commissioner Leal, Vice Chair Navarrete.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
1. Draft Planning Commission Minutes – October 5, 2022
IT WAS MOVED BY COMMISSIONER FIGUEROA AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER NAVARRETE TO APPROVE THE MINUTES.
Approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioner Gonzalez, Commissioner Figueroa, Chair Virgen.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: Alternate Commissioner Gutierrez.
ABSENT: Commissioner Leal, Vice Chair Navarrete
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
None
PUBLIC COMMENTS (NON-AGENDA ITEMS): 7
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“The public may address the Commission on any item of interest to the public that is not on the agenda, but is within the subject matter jurisdiction thereof. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes.”
REPORTS AND REQUESTS:
None.
NON-HEARING ITEMS:
2. Request for a Third 12-Month Time Extension for Architectural Review No. 19-02 to construct a new multi-tenant retail/office center consisting of two commercial buildings for a total of 22,300 sq. ft. on two vacant parcels of land totaling 1.9 acres in the C-G (General Commercial) zone located at the southeast corner of Valley Road and Cesar Chavez Street. (APN 778-280-001 & -002). Juan Carlos Guardado, Applicant.
Gabriel Perez, Development Services Director, narrated a power point presentation for the item. A copy of the presentation is on file in the Planning Division.
Public Hearing Opened at 6:16 pm by Chair Virgen
Public Hearing Closed at 6:16 pm by Chair Virgen
IT WAS MOVED BY COMMISSIONER GONZALEZ AND SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER FIGUEROA TO APPROVE THE THIRD AND LAST AVAILABLE 12- MONTH TIME EXTENSION FOR ARCHITECTUAL REVIEW NO. 19-02, MAKING THE NEW EXPIRATION DATE AUGUST 7, 2023.
Approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioner Gonzalez, Commissioner Figueroa, Alternate Commissioner Gutierrez, Chair Virgen.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Commissioner Leal, Vice Chair Navarrete.
PUBLIC HEARING CALENDAR (QUASI-JUDICIAL):
3. Tripoli Mixed-Use Project (Proposed Revisions)
Amendments to Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 351 and Architectural Review (AR) 22-04 for the PUD (Planned Unit Development) Overlay Zone guidelines, design revisions and modifications to conditions of approval for a mixed-use development consisting of 108 apartment units and 2 retail units on 2.8 acres of vacant C-G (General Commercial) zoned property at the northeast corner of Cesar Chavez Street and Bagdad Avenue (APN# 778-081- 003 and -001) Applicant: Chelsea Investment Corporation Gabriel Perez, Development Services Director, narrated a power point presentation for the item. A copy of the presentation is on file in the Planning Division. 8 Item 1.
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Public Hearing Opened at 6:49 pm by Chair Virgen
Colleen Edwards, Chelsea Investment Corporation, made herself available for questions.
Nick Davis, Architect, made himself available for questions.
Public Hearing Closed at 7:51 pm by Chair Virgen
IT WAS MOVED BY COMMISSIONER FIGUEROA AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER GONZALEZ TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. PC2022-24 RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) 351 AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW (AR) 22-04 WITH MODIFICATIONS TO CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL AS FOLLOWS:
General Conditions
8. Add 2 1 on-site parking spaces for van pools.
9. The applicant shall work with staff to accommodate an elevator for Building A and B if financing for elevator and supporting infrastructure can be identified and incorporated within the development timeframe for the project.
11. The applicant or successor in interest shall install "purple pipe" for a future tertiary water distribution system that would serve the irrigation needs of all common areas of the project including perimeter landscaping, entry features and median island planters, and retention basins, subject to review and approval by the City Engineer. The "purple pipe" water lines shall be installed along the entire Avenue 48 street frontage according to City standards.
14. All plans, as shown, are considered "conceptual," subject to revisions as called out by the conditions of this resolution. The plans shall not be stamp-approved until all conditions requesting revisions have been satisfied during the building plan check process. Any substantial changes to the plans, including changes shown on future building permit plans deemed by Staff to not be within substantial conformance with this approval, will require an amendment to the approval of Architectural Review No. 21-04, including architectural features, materials, and site layout.
Architectural Design, Character and Massing
15. All first floor dwelling units facing the public streets shall have a front door rear patio gate accessible from the Bagdad Avenue, Tripoli Street and Cesar Chavez Street sidewalk areas, with a fenced and patio enclosure adjacent to the sidewalk.
17. Retail ceiling height shall be approximately 15 may be 9’-1” feet consistent with Pueblo Viejo Revitalization Plan Guidelines.
18. First floor residential level shall be 3 feet above sidewalk level for privacy consistent with the Pueblo Viejo Revitalization Plan Guidelines. 9
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19. Utilize two piece clay tile roofing with booster tiles on the edges and random mortar packing. The mortar shall packed on 100 percent of the tiles in the first two rows of tiles and along any rake and ridgeline, and packed on 25 percent of the tiles on the remaining field. Mortar packing shall serve as a bird stop at roof edges, The volume of mortar pack to achieve the appropriate thickness shall be equivalent to a 6 inch diameter sphere of mortar applied to reach tile. If the aforementioned roof treatment consistent with Spanish Colonial Revival is demonstrated to be infeasible for the development, the applicant shall propose roofing provides the appearance of Spanish Colonial Revival architecture as demonstrated with boosted roof tiles and mortar packing at roof edges, roof ridges and at boosted tiles to the satisfaction of the Development Services Director. Applicant may use blended concrete tile for the appearance of Spanish Colonial Revival architecture.
20. Stucco walls shall may consist of a 60/40 sand 'steel, hand trowel', smooth Mission finish and slight undulations (applied during brown coat) and bull-nose corners and edges.
Public Realm/Streetscape
24. The sidewalks along Cesar Chavez Street shall be expanded to provide access and seating into the ground floor units commercial spaces with an urban character, and reduced perimeter planter areas, including adjacent to the building edge. Residential units shall provide a new access to the existing sidewalk.
25. Planters with tree grates shall be installed every 17-25 feet and planted with shade trees adjacent to the Cesar Chavez Street to create a separation between the street and pedestrian traffic to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and Development Services Director.
45. Provide and record a reciprocal use and maintenance agreement to assure common ingress and egress and joint maintenance of all common access, parking areas and drives. 10 Item 1.
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52. Provide a set of proposed Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&R) for review and approval.
The proposed CC&Rs shall contain the Association’s/Owner’s maintenance obligations with respect to various facilities including, but not limited to, right-of-way and private landscaping, private streets, sidewalks, utilities, street lights, and Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) features. The City of Coachella shall be listed as an express third party beneficiary and be reviewed and approved by the City Attorney’s office prior to recordation. This document must be submitted to and approved by the City before it is submitted to any other governmental entity.
Approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioner Gonzalez, Commissioner Figueroa, Alternate Commissioner Gutierrez, Chair Virgen.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Commissioner Leal, Vice Chair Navarrete.
INFORMATIONAL:
ADJOURNMENT: 7:25 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted by,
________________________
Gabriel Perez
Planning Commission Secretary
Complete Agenda Packets are available for public inspection in the Development Services Department at 53-990 Enterprise Way, Coachella, California, and on the City’s website www.coachella.org.
THIS MEETING IS ACCESSIBLE TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES 11 Item 1.
Council Chambers, Hearing Room
1515 6th Street, Coachella, California
(760) 398-3502 www.coachella.org
MINUTES
OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
CITY OF COACHELLA
PLANNING COMMISSION
November 2, 2022
6:00 PM
PURSUANT ASSEMBLY BILL 361, ALONG WITH THE GOVERNOR’S STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARATION ISSUED ON MARCH 4, 2020, THIS MEETING MAY BE CONDUCTED VIA TELECONFERENCE.
If you would like to attend the meeting via zoom, here is the link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84544257915?pwd=VTdHWitpYVdOUk1NQW8vZ1pqUm0zQT09 Or one tap mobile :
Us: +16699006833,, 84544257915#,,,,* 380084# US
Or telephone:
Us: +1 669 900 6833
Webinar ID: 845 4425 7915
Passcode: 380084
Public comments may be received via email, telephonically, or via zoom with a limit of 250 words, or three minutes:
In real time:
If participating in real time via zoom or phone, during the public comment period, use the “raise hand” function on your computer, or when using a phone, participants can raise their hand by pressing *9 on the keypad.
In writing:
Written comments may be submitted to the commission electronically via email to [email protected]. Transmittal prior to the start of the meeting is required. All written comments received will be forwarded to the commission and entered into the record. 12 Item 1.
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IF YOU WISH, YOU MAY LEAVE A MESSAGE AT (760) 398-3102, EXTENSION 122, BEFORE 4:00 P.M. ON THE DAY OF THE MEETING.
CALL TO ORDER: 6:01 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Vice Chair Navarrete
ROLL CALL:
Commissioners Present: Commissioner Gonzalez, Commissioner Figueroa, Alternate Commissioner Gutierrez, Vice Chair Navarrete.
Commissioner Figueroa participated at the start of the meeting via Zoom and joined the meeting in-person at 6:03 P.M.
Commissioners Absent: Commissioner Leal, Chair Virgen.
Staff Present: *Gabriel Perez, Development Services Director. *Jesus Medina, Information Technology Tech.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
“At this time the Commission may announce any items being pulled from the agenda or continued to another date or request the moving of an item on the agenda.”
IT WAS MOVED BY COMMISSIONER GONZALEZ AND SECOND BY VICE CHAIR NAVARRETTE TO APPROVE THE AGENDA.
Approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioner Gonzalez, Alternate Commissioner Gutierrez, Commissioner Figueroa, Vice Chair Navarrete.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: Commissioner Leal.
ABSENT: Chair Virgen.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
Draft Planning Commission Minutes – None.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
None.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (NON-AGENDA ITEMS):
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“The public may address the Commission on any item of interest to the public that is not on the agenda, but is within the subject matter jurisdiction thereof. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes.” REPORTS AND REQUESTS:
None.
NON-HEARING ITEMS:
None.
PUBLIC HEARING CALENDAR (QUASI-JUDICIAL):
1. Church of the Americas Conditional Use Permit 356 to allow a Church in an existing 2,760 sq. ft. commercial building on a 0.17- acre property at 51678 Cesar Chavez Street (APN 778-131-004).
Eva Lara, Planning Technician, narrated a power point presentation for the item. A copy of the presentation is on file in the Planning Division.
Public Hearing Opened at 6:20 pm by Vice Chair Navarrete.
Werclein Aguilar, Applicant made himself available for questions.
Public Hearing Closed at 6:23 pm by Vice Chair Navarrete.
IT WAS MOVED BY COMMISSIONER GONZALEZ AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER FIGUEROA TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. PC 2022-25 APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 356 WITH THE FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL. COMMISSIONER FIGUEROA MOVED TO AMEND COMMISSIONER GONZALEZ’S MOTION AND WAS SECONDED BY ALTERNATE
COMMISSIONER GUTIERREZ TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING MODIFICATIONS TO THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. Approval of Conditional Use Permit 356 shall be for the purpose of a maximum 2,760 square feet within the existing building located at 51678 Cesar Chavez Street. Any expansion in the floor area dedicated to the congregating area or increase in the size of the congregation beyond 15 people will require review and approval by the Planning Commission Development Service Director.
11. Prior to occupancy, parking lighting is required and shall be installed to ensure safety to the satisfaction of the Development Service Director. The applicant has six (6) months after CUP issuance to install appropriate parking lighting.
Both the amended motion and the motion of approval of the project was approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioner Gonzalez, Commissioner Figueroa, Alternate Commissioner Gutierrez, Commissioner Leal, Vice Chair Navarrete.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Chair Virgen.
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2. McDonald’s Restaurant Drive Through Reconfiguration (Continuance Requested) Conditional Use Permit No. 358 and Amendment to Architectural Review No. 15-12 to reconfigure the drive through for an existing 3,854 square foot restaurant in an existing commercial center located at 50090 Cesar Chavez Street in the C-G (General Commercial) zone. Sararee Jirattikanchote (Applicant).
Gabriel Perez, Development Services Director, narrated a power point presentation for the item. A copy of the presentation is on file in the Planning Division.
IT WAS MOVED BY COMMISSIONER FIGUEROA AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER GONZALEZ TO APPROVE THE CONTINUATION OF ITEM NUMBER TWO (2) FOR THE NEXT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING ON NOVEMBER 16, 2022.
Approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioner Gonzalez, Commissioner Figueroa, Commissioner Leal, Alternate Commissioner Gutierrez, Vice Chair Navarrete.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Chair Virgen.
Public Hearing Opened at 6:38 pm by Vice Chair Navarrete.
Public Hearing Closed at 6:38 pm by Vice Chair Navarrete.
INFORMATIONAL:
KPC master plan community submitted an application proposed at the Northeast end of the city for a 2,800-acre mixed-use specific plan.
Tripoli Mix-Use Project will go to Council meeting next week and Planning Commission’s recommendation will be presented to them.
We are reviewing proposal for Architects that submitted for the Request for Proposal for pre-approved accessory dwelling unit plans.
Report on reconsideration request by the City of Coachella to LAFCO. 112 single-family lot subdivision was submitted this week for 19 acres on Van Buren St. South of Coral Mountain Academy.
Aldi supermarket project under construction.
The Coachella Fire House Bar and Grill to open during the week.
ADJOURNMENT: 6:49 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted by,
________________________
Gabriel Perez
Planning Commission Secretary
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Complete Agenda Packets are available for public inspection in the Development Services Department at 53-990 Enterprise Way, Coachella, California, and on the City’s website www.coachella.org.
THIS MEETING IS ACCESSIBLE TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES 16 Item 1.
STAFF REPORT
11/16/2022
TO: Planning Commission Chair and Commissioners
FROM: Gabriel Perez, Development Services Director
SUBJECT: McDonald’s Restaurant Drive Through Reconfiguration SPECIFICS: Conditional Use Permit No. 358 and Amendment to Architectural Review No. 15-12 to reconfigure the drive through for an existing 3,854 square foot restaurant in an existing commercial center located at 50090 Cesar Chavez Street in the C-G (General Commercial) zone. Sararee Jirattikanchote (Applicant) STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. PC 2022-26 approving Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 358 and amendment to Architectural Review No. 15-12 at the McDonald’s restaurant located at 50090 Cesar Chavez Street pursuant to the findings and conditions of approval contained in the attached resolution.
BACKGROUND:
The existing 3,584 sq. ft. McDonald’s Restaurant currently operates with a drive-thru located on one 0.83-acre parcel of land that is part of a larger commercial center, Fountainhead Plaza, within the C-G (General Commercial) Zone. The restaurant was first approved with a drive-thru lane in the shape of a horseshoe looping around the building by the Planning Commission on May 7, 2008.
On December 16, 2015, the Planning Commission considered and approved Architectural Review No. 15-12 for a dual drive through lane that eliminated the horseshoe shape where customers can place their orders in two vehicles at a time, which was intended to improve vehicle circulation and service for McDonald’s customers. The existing drive through configuration accommodates the existing outdoor dining patio on the south side of the building and replaces portion of the original drive-thru lane.
Staff observed that the drive through reconfiguration has resulted in negative impacts to circulation within the commercial center, where queuing vehicles were seen queuing beyond the dual drive through lanes and into the main commercial center drive aisle. Conflicts were observed between vehicles attempting to queue into the drive through from the main commercial center drive aisle and the drive aisle within the existing McDonald’s restaurant pad. Chapter 17.26 (C-G General Commercial Zone) of the Coachella Municipal Code requires a Conditional Use Permit for all fast food establishments. The photo below shows an interim measure the owner has taken to help control the flow of vehicles queuing into the drive through lane and avoid traffic conflicts within 17 Item 3.
the commercial center. A permanent solution for the drive through is necessary to improve aesthetics and to make project findings that it can be operated and maintained to be compatible with the intended character of the general vicinity and not have a harmful effect upon desirable neighborhood character.
Figure 1: Original McDonald’s Restaurant drive through configuration DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS:
Environmental Setting:
The applicant, Sararee Jirattikanchote, submitted a request for a CUP to reconfigure the existing McDonald’s restaurant drive through to improve vehicle circulation at the McDonald’s restaurant and within the Fountainhead Plaza commercial center. The zoning designation of the commercial center is C-G (General Commercial). The existing commercial center consists of a Walgreens Pharmacy, a McDonald’s Restaurant, Taco Bell Restaurant, and a newly constructed Starbucks.
Aldi supermarket is under construction within the center. On-site circulation will be improved by extending the length of the drive through lane to accommodate more queuing vehicles while still accommodating dual drive through for ordering. The applicant does not propose to modify the drive through lane to the original configuration, which would require the elimination of the outdoor dining area.
Surrounding land uses and zoning classifications include the following:
North: Existing Walgreens Pharmacy and Taco Bell (C-G, General Commercial). 18 Item 3.
South: Starbucks (C-G, General Commercial).
East: Vacant commercial land and non-conforming industrial uses (C-G, General Commercial).
West: Existing commercial development across Cesar Chavez Street (C-G, General Commercial).
Circulation and Parking:
Access to the site is provided by five existing driveways, three from Cesar Chavez Street, one from Leoco lane, and another from First Street. The applicant proposes to begin a singular drive through lane along the southerly portion of the McDonald’s pad, which turns northerly and opens into two dual drive through lanes for ordering purposes. The new drive through configuration would accommodate up to 15 vehicles. The extended drive through lane is proposed to be bordered top the north by striped delineators rather than a raised curb with landscaping. The new drive through lane would close existing access to vehicles in the main commercial center drive aisle and instead require them to circulate to the McDonald’s pad from the more northerly access drive aisle. Two points of vehicular access are required and therefore a new exiting access point is proposed at a southerly point at the McDonald’s pad, which exits into the main drive aisle to exit onto Cesar Chavez Street.
The McDonald’s pad currently provides for 41 parking spaces, which is above the minimum requirement of 24 parking spaces or a surplus of 17 parking spaces. The applicant proposes to remove 15 parking spaces in total, which includes removal of 13 southerly parking spaces to accommodate the expanded drive through lane and removal of two parking spaces north of the McDonald’s building to accommodate the relocated trash enclosure. The removal of the 15 parking spaces would result in a surplus of two on-site parking spaces. A reciprocal access agreement exists between McDonald’s and Taco Bell and therefore parking impacts are not anticipated with the proposed drive through reconfiguration. The proposed project is conditioned to prepare and submit plans to the Riverside County Fire Department for approval of a site plan designating required fire lanes with appropriate lane painting and/or signs due to the minor on-site circulation result.
Figure 2: Existing drive through configuration
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Landscaping
The existing landscape area maintenance responsibilities for the McDonald’s restaurant pad belong to McDonald’s restaurant ownership and not Fountainhead Development. Staff observed that the existing landscaping consisting of groundcover, shrubs, and trees are not well maintained and shrubs and trees were observed to be missing. Staff also observed that the landscape irrigation is not properly maintained as flooding was observed in portions of the landscape areas. Landscape areas would be expanded with the new drive through configuration but no landscape plan has been presented at this time. A condition of approval has been added to the approving resolution to require submittal of a final landscape plan, that existing landscaping be refreshed, and that the owned enter into a landscape maintenance agreement with the City to ensure landscape areas are maintained in a first class condition and that debris is regularly removed.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
The City of Coachella has determined that the proposed project is categorically exempt from environmental review pursuant to the guidelines of the California Environmental Quality Act as a “Replacement or Reconstruction” project (CEQA Guidelines, Section 15303) as the project would replace existing drive through facilities on the same site where existing drive through facilities currently exist. The subject site is .83 acres having reciprocal access and combined street frontage within the Fountainhead Plaza commercial center.
CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Based on the analysis contained herein and the findings listed below, staff is recommending that the Planning Commission approve Conditional Use Permit No. 358 and amendment to 20 Item 3.
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ALTERNATIVES:
1) Adopt Resolution No. PC 2022-26 recommending that the City Council approve CUP 358 and Architectural Review No. 15-12 with the findings and conditions as recommended by Staff.
2) Deny Resolution No. PC 2022-26 and maintain existing drive through condition. 3) Continue this item and provide staff and the applicant with direction.
RECOMMENDED ALTERNATIVE(S):
Staff recommends alternative #1.
Attachments:
1. Resolution No. PC 2022-26
Exhibit A Conditions of Approval
2. Vicinity Map
3. Proposed Site Plan
4. Landscape Plan (2015) for AR No. 15-12
5. Existing Conditions Photos
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RESOLUTION NO. PC 2022-26
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
COACHELLA, CALIFORNIA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 358 AND AMENDMENT TO ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW NO. 15-12 FOR A MODIFICATION TO THE EXISTING MCDONALD’S RESTAURANT DRIVE
THROUGH TO ACCOMMODATE ADDITIONAL VEHICLE QUEUING
LOCATED ON .83 ACRES AT 50090 CESAR CHAVEZ STREET, SARAREE JIRATTIKANCHOTE, APPLICANT.
WHEREAS, Sararee Jirattikanchote filed an application for Conditional Use Permit No. 358 (CUP 358) and amendment to Architectural Review (AR) No. 15-12 to reconfigure an existing McDonald’s restaurant drive through in an existing commercial center located at 50090 Cesar Chavez Street; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing on CUP No. 358 and AR No. 15-12 on November 2, 2022 at the City of Coachella City Hall Council Chambers, 1515 Sixth Street, Coachella, California regarding the proposed Project; and,
WHEREAS, at the Planning Commission hearing, the Applicant and members of the public were present and were afforded an opportunity to testify regarding the Project; and,
WHEREAS, the Project is permitted pursuant to Chapter 17.74 (Conditional Uses) of the Coachella Municipal Code.
WHEREAS, the proposed use is necessary or desirable for the development of the community, is consistent with the objectives of the City’s General Plan, and is not detrimental to the existing uses or the uses specifically permitted in the zone in which the proposed use is to be located; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed site is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the proposed restaurant traffic and parking; and,
WHEREAS, the site for proposed use relates properly to streets which are designed to carry the type and quantity of traffic to be generated by the proposed use; and, WHEREAS, The City of Coachella has determined that the proposed project is categorically exempt from environmental review pursuant to the guidelines of the California Environmental Quality Act as a “Replacement or Reconstruction” project (CEQA Guidelines, Section 15303) as the project would replace existing drive through facilities on the same site where existing drive through facilities currently exist. The subject site is .83 acres having reciprocal access and combined street frontage within the Fountainhead Plaza commercial center.; and,
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public health, safety and welfare of the community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning Commission of the City of Coachella, California does hereby approve Conditional Use Permit No. 358, subject to the findings and conditions of approval listed below.
Section 1. Incorporation of Recitals
The Planning Commission hereby finds that all of the facts in the Recitals are true and correct and are incorporated and adopted as findings of the Planning Commission as fully set forth in this resolution.
Section 2. CEQA Findings
Based upon its review of the entire record, including the Staff Report, any public comments or testimony presented to the Planning Commission, and the facts outlined below, the Planning Commission hereby finds and determines that the proposed project is categorically exempt from environmental review pursuant to the guidelines of the California Environmental Quality Act as a “Replacement or Reconstruction” project (CEQA Guidelines, Section 15303) as the project would replace existing drive through facilities on the same site where existing drive through facilities currently exist. The subject site is .83 acres having reciprocal access and combined street frontage within the Fountainhead Plaza commercial center.
Section 4. Conditional Use Permit Findings
With respect to Conditional Use Permit No. 358, the Planning Commission finds as follows for the proposed freestanding sign request:
1. The proposed use will not be in conflict with, but will be in harmony with and in accordance with the objectives of the general plan except as recognized that the project has vested rights as to the existing drive-thru lane for the restaurants as it was approved prior to the new General Plan being adopted. The site has a General Commercial (C-G) land use designation that allows for quick-serve restaurants with a drive-thru subject to Conditional Use Permit approval which is the underlying entitlement for the existing McDonald’s Restaurant.
2. The proposed use will be located, designed, constructed, operated and maintained so as to be compatible with the existing character of the general vicinity and shall not change the essential character of the same area because the proposed use is within a zoning designation of ‘C-G' (General Commercial) which permits restaurant uses. The proposed use in an existing commercial shopping center and has operated as a restaurant for several years with adjoining commercial uses. The conditional use permit can be revoked if any of the conditions of approval are violated.
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availability of public facilities and utilities, to harmful effect, if any, upon desirable neighborhood character, to the generation of traffic and the capacity of surrounding streets, and to any other relevant impact of development, because the existing commercial tenant space is within an existing commercial building with all infrastructure available on-site for the existing restaurant. Due to the location within an existing shopping center parking is existing within the center and the subject pad has been occupied by the existing restaurant building. The proposed drive through reconfiguration would remove 15 parking spaces but would result in a parking surplus of two spaces pursuant to the Coachella Municipal Code Parking Ordinance. Traffic impacts were evaluated in relation to the environmental review of the existing shopping center upon original approval.
4. Where the proposed use may be potentially hazardous or disturbing to existing or reasonably expected neighboring uses, it must be justified by the common public interest as a benefit to the community as a whole. As conditioned, the proposed use will:
Provide for drive through fast food establishment sales with a drive through configuration that will avoid traffic back-ups and conflicts. The owner is responsible for making site modifications if there are observed problems with the new drive through configuration.
Landscape areas will be rehabilitated to comply with Zoning Ordinance requirements and a landscape agreement will be entered into with the City of Coachella to ensure landscape maintenance occurs in a first class condition.
5. The proposed use provides vehicular approaches to the property designed for reasonable minimal interference with traffic on surrounding public streets or roads. Vehicular approaches already exist within the shopping center from Cesar Chavez, First Street and Oates Lane and are sufficient to serve the subject building pad and restaurant use.
6. Based upon its review of the entire record, including the Staff Report, any public comments or testimony presented to the Planning Commission, and the facts outlined below, the Planning Commission hereby finds and determines that the proposed project is categorically exempt from environmental review pursuant to the guidelines of the California Environmental Quality Act as a “Replacement or Reconstruction” project (CEQA Guidelines, Section 15303) as the project would replace existing drive through facilities on the same site where existing drive through facilities currently exist. The subject site is .83 acres having reciprocal access and combined street frontage within the Fountainhead Plaza commercial center.
Section 4. Architectural Review Findings.
With respect to the amendment to Architectural Review No. 15-12, the Planning Commission finds as follows for the proposed freestanding sign request:
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2. The Zoning Ordinance development standards allows for drive through establishments with the approval of a conditional use permit.
3. The proposed sign would not impact traffic congestion as the proposed drive through configuration would accommodate queuing vehicles and prevent vehicle back-ups that may affect circulation within the commercial center and public streets.
4. That approval of the Architectural Review No. 15-12 will not adversely effect any element of the general plan as the general plan does no prescribe sign standards or appearance.
Section 5. Planning Commission Approval;
Based on the foregoing recitals and findings above, and the written and oral comments, facts and evidence presented, the City of Coachella Planning Commission approves Conditional Use Permit No. 358 and Architectural Review No. 15-12 project subject to and amended by conditions of approval in “Exhibit A.”
PASSED APPROVED and ADOPTED this 16th day of November 2022 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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Stephanie Virgen
Planning Commission Chairperson
ATTEST:
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Gabriel Perez
Planning Commission Secretary
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Carlos Campos
City Attorney
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss.
CITY OF COACHELLA )
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution No. PC2022-26 was duly adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Coachella at a regular meeting thereof, held on this 16th day of November 2022 by the following vote of the Planning Commission:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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Gabriel Perez
Planning Commission Secretary
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Resolution No. PC 2022-26 EXHIBIT A
Exhibit A - Resolution No. PC2022-26
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 358 AND AMENDMENT TO ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW NO. 15-12
General Conditions
1. The conditional use permit and architectural review shall expire and shall become void one year following the date on which the conditional use became effective, unless prior to the expiration of one year a building permit is issued and construction is commenced and diligently pursued toward completion, or a certificate of occupancy is issued. Violation of any of the conditions of approval shall be cause for revocation of the Conditional Use Permit and Architectural Review.
2. The applicant shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City of Coachella, its officials, officers, employees, and agents from and against any claim, action, or proceeding against the City, its officials, officers, employees or agents to attack, set aside, void or annul any project approval or condition of approval of the city concerning this project, including but not limited to any approval or condition of approval or mitigation measure imposed by the City Council or Planning Commission. The City shall promptly notify the applicant of any claim, action, or proceeding concerning the project and the City shall cooperate fully in the defense of the matter. The City reserves the right, at its own option, to choose its own attorney to represent the City, its officials, officers, employees and agents in the defense of the City Attorney, within five days of the effective date of this approval.
3. Within five business days of project approval, the applicant shall submit to the Planning Division a check made payable to the County of Riverside in the amount of $50 for filing the CEQA Notice.
4. The construction shall be in conformance with the plans submitted and conditions imposed herein for Conditional Use Permit. This shall include the materials and colors as shown on the approved plans.
5. The project shall comply with all applicable codes, laws and regulations, regardless of whether they are listed in these conditions. This includes conformance with the requirements of the adopted California Building Codes and related ordinances, including all requirements of the South Coast Air Quality Management District, the Riverside County Fire Department and any requirements by any other agency having jurisdiction on the project.
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Conditional Use Permit findings can be made that avoid a harmful effect on the neighboring uses and to vehicular traffic within the commercial center and an public streets.
Project Design:
7. Prior to the issuance of building permits, all exterior architectural features and treatments shall be consistent with the submitted Architectural Review No. 15-12.
8. Applicant shall use BMPs to prevent construction waste from entering storm and sewer system.
9. Prepare and submit plans to the Riverside County Fire Department for approval of a site plan designating required fire lanes with appropriate lane painting and/or signs due to the minor on-site circulation result.
Landscaping
10. Final landscaping and irrigation plans shall be submitted to the Development Services Department for review and approval to include new landscape areas. Said plans shall conform to the landscaping plan submitted as part of the subject Architectural Review, and as conditioned herein.
11. Landscaping and irrigation shall be provided in accordance with Section 17.54.010(J) of the Municipal Code and in accordance with the State Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (AB 1881). Water budget calculations, including the Maximum Applied Water Allowance (MAWA) and Estimated Total Water Use (ETWU) shall be provided as part of the landscaping and irrigation plan.
12. Any damaged, dead or decayed landscaping landscape areas shall be replaced per approved landscape plans upon landscape inspection by the Development Services Department and prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
13. Add ¾ inch decorative gravel for all landscape areas once covered with decomposed granite to match common area landscaping along southerly portion of the Fountainhead Plaza.
Existing decomposed granite areas are in deteriorated condition.
14. The site landscaping shall be maintained in good condition at all times, and the owner or operator of the facility shall be responsible for replacing any damaged, dead or decayed landscaping as soon as practicable, and in accordance with the approved landscape plan.
15. The owner shall enter into a landscape and site maintenance agreement to include private landscaping, private streets, sidewalks and street lights. This document must be submitted to and approved by the City before issuance of permits related to the reconfigured drive through. The agreement shall be reviewed and approved by the City Attorney's office prior to recordation.
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16. A small landscape strip with curbing shall be installed adjacent to the trash enclosure to buffer the parking stall to avoid conflicts with opening doors and to accommodate landscape vines.
PRIOR TO APPROVAL OF ENGINEERING PLANS or ISSUANCE OF
ENGINEERING PERMITS:
ENGINEERING GRADING AND DRAINAGE:
17. A precise grading/improvement plan, prepared by a California Registered Civil Engineer, shall be submitted for review and approval by the City Engineer prior to issuance of any permits. A final soils report, compaction report and rough grading certificate shall be submitted and approved prior to issuance of any building permits.
18. Site access improvements shall be in conformance with the requirements of Title 24 of the California Administrative Code. This shall include access ramps for off-site and on-site streets as required.
19. Applicant shall obtain approval of site access and circulation from Fire Marshall.
20. Applicant shall provide public utilities easement for existing drain lines.
PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENTS:
21. Applicant shall construct all off-site and on-site improvements including street pavement, curb, gutter, sidewalk, street trees, perimeter walls, perimeter landscaping and irrigation, storm drain, street lights, and any other incidental works necessary to complete the improvements. Driveways and drive aisles shall conform to City of Coachella standards for commercial driveways with a minimum width of 24.00 for two way traffic and a minimum of 14 feet for one way traffic with curbed radius entrances/exits.
22. Applicant shall obtain an encroachment permit for any improvements constructed within public right-of-way including alleys.
GENERAL:
23. The applicant shall pay all necessary plan check, permit and inspection fees. Fees will be determined when plans are submitted to the City Engineering Department for plan check.
24. Applicant shall repair any damage sidewalk along Harrison Street.
COMPLETION:
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STAFF REPORT
11/16/2022
TO: Planning Commission Chair and Commissioners
FROM: Gabriel Perez, Development Services Director
SUBJECT: Coachella General Conditional Use Permit No. 357 SPECIFICS: Conditional Use Permit No. 357 is a request by Teddy Lee for operation of a Type 41 Wine and Beer license for a wine and beer lounge with coffee roastery at 1258 Sixth Street (APN# 778-110-003)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission continue consideration of the Conditional Use Permit No. 357 for the Coachella General establishment for operation of a Type 41 Wine and Beer license for a wine and beer lounge with coffee roastery at 1258 Sixth Street to the Planning Commission meeting of December 7, 2022. The item was not properly noticed in the Desert Sun, but notices to surrounding property owners were mailed. The subject item will be noticed properly in the Desert Sun pursuant to the City’s noticing requirements for the December 7, 2022 meeting. 47 Item 4.
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11/16/2022
TO: Planning Commission Chair and Commissioners
FROM: Gabriel Perez, Development Services Director
SUBJECT: City of Coachella 6th Cycle Housing Element
SPECIFICS: General Plan Amendment No. 21-02 and Environmental Assessment No. 22-03 for consideration of the City of Coachella 6th Cycle Housing Element STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission continue consideration of the City of Coachella 6 th Cycle Housing Element to January 18, 2023. A draft of the Housing Element Update has been prepared and is currently under second review by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). Staff does not have an update when HCD will be complete with its review of the draft Housing Element and originally provided public notice.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Coachella Development Services Department has prepared the 6th Cycle Housing Element to comply with State requirements to address existing and future housing needs for persons of all economic groups in the City of Coachella. The Housing Element is a tool for use by community members and public officials in understanding and meeting the housing needs in Coachella. The current draft of the Coachella Housing Element is posted on the City’s website https://www.coachellahousingelement.com/.
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