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 Class 1, Existing Facilities, exemption as the project consists of the minor alteration of existing private structures (CEQA Guidelines 15301). As such, no additional environmental review or further mitigation is required for this request.
Section 3. Architectural Review Findings
With respect to Architectural Review 23-08, the Planning Commission finds as follows for the 6,100 sq. ft. Love’s Travel Stop convenience store:
1. The Architectural Review modification is consistent with the goals, objectives, policies, and implementation measures of the Coachella General Plan 2035. The site has a Regional Retail land use designation that allows for a range of retail uses. The proposed uses on the site are in keeping with the policies of the Regional Retail land use classification and the Project is internally consistent with other General Plan policies for this type of development.
2. The proposed use will be located, designed, constructed, operated and maintained so as to be compatible with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and shall not change the essential character of the same area. The proposed project is in compliance with the applicable development standards for the R-C (Regional Center) Zoning District of the City's Zoning Code. The site and elevation plan proposes the façade enhancement and minor addition to existing convenience store in accordance with section 17.74.010 of the Coachella Municipal Code.
3. Consideration is given to harmony in scale, bulk, coverage and density, to the 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 the development. The proposed project is in compliance with the applicable development standards for the R-C (Regional Center) Zoning District of the City's Zoning Code. The proposed development consists of a façade enhancement of a 6,100 sq. ft. convenience store which will provide City residents and regional residents with a retail and food options which will provide convenience to motorist within the region. The proposed use is compatible with existing adjacent uses, which include similar land uses and large commercial development sites.
4. The Project will be compatible with neighboring properties with respect to land development patterns. The proposed development would development according to the development standards of the R-C Zone at a scale, massing, and aesthetic appeal of existing development is in keeping with development of neighboring properties.
5. The proposed use will include vehicular approaches to the property designed to improve offsite and on-site vehicular circulation for existing traffic on surrounding public streets or roads.
Evidence of this is reflected in the provided site plan design. 170
Item 4.
Resolution No. PC2024-04
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 hereby approves Architectural Review 23-08 (Amendment), modifying the architecture of the convenience store building and a 200 sq. ft. addition, as set forth by the conditions in “Exhibit A” and development plans of “Exhibit B”
PASSED APPROVED and ADOPTED this 21st day of February 2024. ___________________________________
Ruben Gonzalez, Chairperson
Coachella Planning Commission
ATTEST:
_________________________________
Gabriel Perez
Planning Commission Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
___________________________________
Carlos Campos
City Attorney
171
Item 4.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution No. PC2024-04, was duly adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Coachella, California, held on the 21st day of February 2024, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
___________________________________
Gabriel Perez
Planning Commission Secretary
172
Item 4.
Resolution No. PC 2024-04 EXHIBIT A
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW NO. 23-08 MODIFICATIONS TO EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS FOR LOVE’S TRAVEL STOP AND 200 SQ. FT. ADDITION Architecture
1. Architectural Review No. 23-08 shall be valid for 12 months from the effective date of said Planning Commission approvals unless the applicant requests an extension of time and granted by the Planning Commission.
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. (City of Coachella submitted this documentation).
4. All roof mounted mechanical equipment shall be view obscured by a parapet wall greater in height than the equipment installed. Ground mounted mechanical equipment shall be view obscured by landscaping or enclosure. Roof Top Unit (RTU) screens shall not satisfy this condition for roof mounted equipment screening.
5. Elevations plans shall be revised to include additional windows along the front elevation.
Landscape
6. Final landscaping and irrigation plans shall be submitted to the Development Services Department for review and approval. Landscape lighting shall be incorporated. All landscape materials shall be identified on a legend and identified graphically on a landscape plan including planting counts, tree caliper, and planted tree heights.
Landscape shall include decorative gravel a minimum of ¾ inch, shade trees, and flowering shrubs.
7. 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 173
Item 4.
Resolution No. PC 2024-04 EXHIBIT A
of the landscaping and irrigation plan.
8. The Planning Division may request minor substitutions of plant materials or request additional sizing or quantity of materials during plan check.
9. The applicant shall submit, and must obtain approval from the Development Services Director, a letter from a registered landscape architect confirming that landscaping and irrigation have been installed in accordance with the approved plans prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy. Any damaged, dead or decayed landscaping landscape areas within the remainder of the commercial center shall be replaced per approved landscape plans upon landscape inspection by the Development Services Department and prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
10. 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.
The applicant shall enter into a landscape agreement with the City prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy to ensure that all proposed landscaping on-site and right-of-way of the project frontage is maintained in a first-class conditions.
11. Renovated landscaping shall be installed prior to issuance of the final certificate of occupancy.
12. The applicant shall install “Coachella” ground mounted illuminated entry monument designed in coordination with the City of Coachella Public Information Officer at the corner landscape planter due to the location as a key entry point to the City of Coachella and as a placemaking visitor attraction.
Site Improvements:
13. The applicant shall conduct an analysis of the on-site pavement condition and rehabilitate all cracked and deteriorating pavement of the project site prior to final certificate of occupancy.
174
Item 4.
175
Item 4.
05/04/2023
176
Item 4.
05/04/2023
177
Item 4.
STAFF REPORT
2/21/2024
TO: Planning Commission Chair and Commissioners
FROM: Gabriel Perez, Development Services Director
SUBJECT: Sign Program for Covalda Apartments The applicant proposes a sign program for the design and regulation of commercial tenants and overall project signage for the approved Covalda mixed-use development consisting of 108 residential apartment units and 4 commerical tenants spaces. Applicant: Chelsea Investments
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Chelsea Investment Corporation requests the Planning Commission approve of a sign program for a mixed-use development consisting of 108 affordable apartments units, with 1-3 bedroom options, and four retail spaces on 2.8 acres at the northeast corner of Cesar Chavez Street and Bagdad Avenue. This item will be scheduled for consideration on the Planning Commission Special meeting of February 29, 2024 in order to correct a noticing error. 178
Item 5.
STAFF REPORT
2/21/2024
TO: Planning Commission Chair and Commissioners
FROM: Gabriel Perez, Development Services Director
SUBJECT: CUP No. 308 and AR No. 18-18 Modification - Coachella Lakes RV Resort Length of Stay Modification Request - The Applicant proposed a modification to Conditional Use Permit (CUP 308) and Architectural Review (AR 18-18) to extend the allowable time period of lodging beyond 30 days and minor modifications to the landscape plan for a new 469-Space Recreational Vehicle (RV) Campground, Coachella Lakes RV Resort, with average stall sizes of 2,580 sq. ft., including a 1,400 sq. ft. clubhouse, three laundry/restroom buildings, with private streets and common area
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The applicant proposed a modification to Conditional Use Permit (CUP 308) and Architectural Review (AR 18-18) to extend the allowable time period of lodging beyond 30 days and minor modifications to the landscape plan for a new 469-Space Recreational Vehicle (RV) Campground, Coachella Lakes RV Resort, with average stall sizes of 2,580 sq. ft., including a 1,400 sq. ft. clubhouse, three laundry/restroom buildings, with private streets and common area This item will be scheduled for consideration on the Planning Commission Special meeting of February 29, 2024 in order to correct a noticing error.
179
Item 6.