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1985 05 28 PC Minutes MINUTES PLANNING CC~4ISSION - CITY OF LA QUanTA A Regular Meeting Held at the La Quinta City Hall, 78-105 Calle Estado,. La Quinta, California May 28, 1985 7:00 p.m. 1. C~TI, TO ORDER A. Chairman Thornburgh called the Planning C~ssion meeting to order at 7-00 p.m.. He called upon Principal Planner Sandra L. Bonner to lead the flag salute. 2. ROLL C~T,'I', A. Chairman Thornburgh requested the roll call. The Secretary called the roll: Present: Can~issioners Moran, Walling and Chairman Thornburgh Absent: None Chairman Thornburgh advised that two Conm~ssioners had recently resigned and City Council would be selecting replacers at their meeting of June 5th. Also present were Principal Planner Sandra L. Bonner, Associate Planner Gary W. Price and Secretary Donna Velotta. 3. HEhRINGS ..,-. . :,,- ,F--t-:: ;:~ 4. CONSENT CAT,FNDAR A. Conm%issioner Moran made a motion, seconded by Ccxnmissioner Walling to .... approve the minutes of the regular meeting of May 14, 1985. ,~ ..... ~ ... : 1. The minutes of the regular meeting of May 14, 1985, were approved as submitted. Unanimously Adopted. 5. BUSINESS Chairman Thornburgh introduced the first 'item of business as follows: A. Tentative Tract Map No. 20717, Amend~ No. 1, reconsideration of a proposal to divide 132+ acres into 109 lots with 19 single-family dwellings on individual lots and 528 condaminium units on the remaining lots on the south side of Avenue 54, along the proposed alignment of PGA Boulevard; Sunrise Company, Applicant. He then called for the Staff Report. 1. Associate Planner Gary W. Price explained that the Applicant, the Sunrise Company, proposes a revision in unit mix to a previously Planning Commission approved Tentative Tract Map No. 20717. He noted that the revisions include an increase in 36 dwelling units (the Staff Report shows 26 which is a clerical error) with a cumulative total of 547. This is ccmpared to the previous total of 511 from the previous map. He stated that as explained in the Study Session, the most significant increase in the revision is the 88 Fourplex West Type-A units and the decrease of 48 Fourplex East Type-B units. Parcels 22 through 27, as previously proposed containing 64 Type-B units, have been revised to incorporate 88 Type-A units within Parcels 22 through 28; a net increase of 24 units. This was done by the Applicant to provide more affordably priced, smaller units within the Stadium Golf Course. With regard to density, Associate Planner Price advised that the revised map has a slightly higher overall density of 4.13 units per acre as campared to 3.86 units per acre on the old map. He advised that the 4.13 figure has been revised frcm 4.06 noted in the Staff Report due to the addition of 10 units noted earlier as the result of clerical error. MINUTES - PI2tNNING COMMISSION May 28, 1985 Page 2. Associate Planner Price stated that overall, the proposed revisions to the tract map and changes in the conditions of approval are, in Staff's jud~t, acceptable, and therefore, the intent of the Specific Plan has been achieved through the tract map design. Staff rec~ds approval of Tentative Tract Map No. 20717, Amend~ No. 1, subject to the conditions of approval previously recc~an~nded by the Planning Cormlission with the following revisions: Condition No. 15.b revised to read as follows: "15.b. That the minor residential collector street serving Lots 22 through 32 be continued and improved to an all-weather street to connect intO the residential island portion of the project (Lots 33 through 110) prior to building permit issuance on Lots 22 through 32." Subsection b. to be added to Condition No. 31 as follows: "31.b. A change in the total number of units shall not exceed 10% of the approved total of 547, shall be deemed compatible with approved unit designs, and shall be consistent with the overall character of the project." Chairman Thornburgh called upon the Applicant for any cc~nents. Jim Resney, Vice President of Sunrise Conloany, the Applicant, advised he felt Staff did an excellent job explaining the revisions in the Staff Report and at the Study Session. He stated he would an~ any questions of Staff or the Conntission at this time. There being no questions, Chairman Thornburgh called upon the Cc~mtission _ for their cc~m~nts. Cormtissioner Walling felt the densities had not been affected by the revisions and felt the actual site has been improved by the changes. He stated he was in agre~nent with the request. Connuissioner ~bran stated she felt ccmfortable with the revisions. Chairman Thornkurgh called for a motion. 2. Concessioner Walling made a motion based on the findings in the Staff Report, reccn~ending approval of Tentative Tract Map No. 20717, ~ded No. 1, subject to the conditions of approval previously recc~anended, as ~ded. Conmtissioner Moran seconded the motion. Unanimously Adopted. B. Chairman Thornburgh introduced the next item of business as Plot Plan No. 85-155, a request to construct a single-family dwelling on the south side of San Timoteo Street, approximately 380' east of Avenida Fernando; Robert Ricciardi and Associates, Applicant. He called for the Staff Report. 1. Principal Planner Sandra L. Bonner explained that this house will be located in the La Quinta Golf Estates II Sufftivision. It will be built for the personal residence of the property owner. It is similar to other houses in the area. Ms. Bonner noted that the floor plan and height of the building cc~plies with the City's adopted standards. However, the plan as proposed does not comply with the City's adopted setback requirements which prohibit pool and other mechanical equipment in the setback areas. Staff recc~nends the addition of a condition requiring all mechanical equifz~nt to be relocated outside of the front 20' setback and the sideyard 5' setbacks. In addition, the site plan indicates that the garage encroaches one-half foot into the front yard setback. Staff reccn~nends that approval be conditioned to prohibit any encroachment into the setback. MINUTES - PLANNING CC~F~SSION May 28, 1985 Page 3. Ms. Bonner advised the Planning Cc~mission of a new condition which has been added due to the response of a change in the Building Code. The new condition, Condition No. 11, which is requiring all structures %o have a Class "A" roof covering is being added as a standard for all single-family dwellings. A point of concern is that the Applicant is proposing to extend som~ of the concrete walkways and driveway out to the street. Since this is a private street and the road right-of-way in essence belongs to the property owners' association, we have added a condition that any improve- m~nts within the San Timoteo Street right-of-way shall be reviewed and approved by the La Quinta Golf Estates Cu~,nunity Association prior to issuance of building permits. Ms. Bonner stated that this concluded the Staff Report. Staff is recc~nending approval based on the findings in the Staff Report and subject to the conditions, as amended. Chairman Thornburgh asked Ms. Bonner if a proposed house is to be located on a private street are we not requiring the same code requirements that we do on non-private streets. In other words, w~uld we allow them to build right up to the property line or build within their 20-foot setback because it is a private street. Ms. Bonner advised~ that they w~uld still have the same setbacks (they being the homsowners' association) and, in fact, they are more strict than the City regarding their setback requir~ts. They have the same building restrictions on the lot; the only differences are that in the Cove, we require an asphalt connecting driveway between the property line and the existing street because we anticipate in future to have concrete curb and gutter, where in this location they already have a 28' wide street and everyone has concrete driveways out to the street. Instead of going through an encroachment permit with the City where we approve anything in the right-of-way, the property owners' association takes over that responsibility. Ms. Bonner advised the Conm~ssion that because of this, Condition No. 8 should be amend~ to read as follows: "8. The driveway shall be surfaced with concrete to the existing street pavemant." There being no further cc~a/~nts, Chairman Thornburgh requested a motion. 2. Cc~x~issioner Walling made a motion to approve Plot Plan No. 85-155 based on the findings in the Staff Report, in accordance with Exhibits A, B and C, and subject to the conditions of approval, as amended. Cc~mlission~ M~ran ~seconded the motion. Unanimously Adopted. Chairman Thornburgh called upon Staff to rePort on the next three items of business which were as follows: C. Plot Plan ~. 85-158, a request to construct a single-family dwelling on the east side of Avenida Villa, 50' south of Calle Temecula; Desert Design and Development, Applicant. D. Pl°t Plan No. 85-159, a request to construct a single-family dwelling on the west side of Avenida Rubio, 250' south of Calle Temecula; Desert Design and Development, Applicant. E. Plot Plan No. 85-160,. a request to construct a single-family dwelling on the east side of Avenida Carranza, 150' north of Calle Tecate; Desert Design and Development, Applicant. 1. Associate Planner Price advised the Cc~ssion that Staff had tw~ concerns regarding these three homes. First, the 24" perimeter roof truss is massive, delineating trite detail. To avoid this visual problem, a tile detail trea~t or a ~th texture, dark-colored detail should be incorporated betw~_n the relief lines of the roof truss. Secondly, the perimeter wall should be a required portion of the project. The wall should be coated with a colored plaster to match the exterior color of the house. Based on MINUTES - PLANNING COMMISSION May 28, 1985 Page 4. the roof truss and wall treatment requirements, the proposed house will be compatible with the surrounding development. Therefore, Staff is recc~mending approval of Plot Plans Nos. 85-158, 85-159 and 85-160. There being no discussion, Chairman Thornburgh called for a motion. 2. Chairman ~no~rgh made a motion to approve Plot Plans Nos. 85-158, 85-159 and 85-160 based on the findings in the Staff Report and in accordance with Exhibits A, B and C, and subject to conditions of approval. ~ssioner Walling seconded the motion. Unanimously Adopted. Chairman Thornburgh called upon Staff to report on the last tw~ items of business which were as follows: F. Plot Plan No. 85-164, a request to construct a single-family dWelling on the west side of Avenida Madero, 180' south of Calle Sonora; Jim Reed, Applicant. G. Plot Plan No. 85-165, a request to construct a single-family dwelling on the west side of Avenida Madero, 130' south of Calle Sonora; Jim Reed, Applicant. 1. Principal Planner Bonner explained that Mr. Reed is a new developer in our City. He has done most of his building on the coast. These hcmes are located on larger, 6,773-square-foot lots in the Cove area. Mr. Reed will be changing the exterior design of the hemes by using a different color scheme; one house will be yellow with white trim and the second will be gray with a brown roof. These homes comply with the City's standards and are consistent and c~tible with the surrounding houses. Therefore, Staff is recommending approval of Plot Plans Nos. 85-164 and 85-165. _ There being no ccxmr~nts, Chai~ Thornburgh called for a motion. Cc~m~issioner Moran made a motion to approve Plot Plans Nos. 85-164 and 85-165 based on the findings in the Staff Report, in accordance with Exhibits A, B and C and subject to attached conditions. Conmzissioner Walling seconded the motion. Unanimously Adopted. Principal Planner Bonner advised the Planning ~ssion that there were tw~ more items of discussion not shown on the Agenda. First, the appoin~t, if the Czamnission wished to do so, of a Commissioner to the Downtown Planning Advisory Cc~nit~ to replace John Klimkiewicz who had resigned his place on the Planning Cc~ssion, therefore no longer eligible to serve on the DPAC. After a short discussion, the Cc~nission decided to postpone discussion of this matter to the next meeting, June 11, 1985. Ms. Bonner advised that the second item was a review of the Washington Street Specific Plan. The Ommzissioners stated that they agreed with the general focus and direction of the report and recc~mended no substantial changes. They had no cc~m~_nts on the exhibits, although they requested to see the overall plan/aerial photos again which show the probl~n areas, proposed changes, etc. Specific items which the Cc~ssion requested additional clarification and/or detail in the draft plan were the following: o How will access be provided to the Point Happy Ranch property? Need overall plan of area from church to Highway 111 so that relationship between all the access points and frontage roads can be properly assessed. o Will the noise barrier along the w~st side of Washington Street be extended the full length bet~ Eisenhower Drive and Avenue 50? While the Co~raissioners recognized the space constraints as Washington Street nears the La Quinta Stormwater Channel bridge, they wanted consideration of ways to provide noise walls for the Montero Street area. MINUTES - PIAh~ING cQMMIssION May 28, 1985 Page 5. o Will interim improvement plans be provided? o What will the star~ards be for the proposed developmmnt within Indian ' Wells south of Fred Waring? Will our plans be compat~le with those of Indian Wells? o Will the plan establish design standards for walls along Washington Stree%? Of concern is whehher %he plan will set specific criteria for providing wall openings for views into projects. o Regarding landscaping, will the plan establish a palette of plant materials to allow the developers flexibility? Will the plan set specific criteria for the size and spacing of street trees? The C~ssion requested that the draft report include reductions of all the exhibits and that an overall index map be provided for the details and cross sections. There was no further discussion on the matter. 6. ADJOURNMENT There being no further items of Agenda to cc~e before the Cc~xnission, Chairman Thornburgh called for a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Walling made a motion to adjourn to the next regular m~eting of June 11, 1985, at 7:00 p.m., in La Quinta City Hall, 78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta, California. Chairman Thornburgh seconded the motion. Unanimously Adopted. The regular meeting of 'the Planning Cc~mission of the City of La Quinta, California, was adjourned at 8:05 p.m., May 28, 1985, in the La Quinta City Hall, 78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta, California.