PCMIN 05 26 1992 MINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION - CITY OF LA QUINTA
A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall
78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta, California
May 26, 1992 7:00 P.M.
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. The meeting was called to order at 7:04 P.M. by Chairwoman Barrows
and Boardmember Ellson led the flag salute.
II. ROLL CAT,T,
A. Chairwoman Barrows requested the roll call. Present: Commissioners
Ladner, Ellson, Marts, and Chairwoman Barrows. Commissioner Marts
moved and Commissioner Ellson seconded a motion to excuse Vice
Chairman Mosher. Unanimously approved.
B. Staff Present: Planning Director Jerry Herman, Principal Planner Stan
Sawa, and Department Secretary Betty Anthony.
III. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Specific Plan 90-020, Amendment #1 and Parcel Map 26471: a request of
Stuart Enterprises, Ltd. (Craig Bryant) for an amendment to the
Conditions of Approval for a residential project which permits 850 single
family residences in seven village on 271+ acres.
1. Principal Planner Stan Sawa presented the information contained
in the Staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Planning and
Development Department.
2. Commissioner Ellson asked Staff to clarify Condition #16
regarding the meandering and varying widths for the landscape
setbacks.
3. Chairwoman Barrows asked Staff if the 30 foot building height
requirement was comparable to other projects in the area. Staff
stated the height was somewhat higher than what is normal.
4. Commissioner Marts inquired why Staff recommended the 30 feet.
Planning Director Jerry Herman stated it was an average for the
are~.
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5. There being no further questions of Staff, Chairwoman Barrows
opened the public hearing. Mr. Craig Bryant, representing the
applicant, questioned why the Engineering Department
conditioned the project to have the homeowners association
maintain the common areas as his understanding was there were
to form a Lighting and Landscaping District. He went on to give
a short description of what he was requesting.
6. Commissioner Ellson asked Mr. Bryant what market he was trying
to reach. Mr. Bryant stated his study showed the homes should
range from $200-$300,000 for the average family size of 2.3.
Discussion followed relative to two story homes.
7. Commissioner Ladner asked if the ranch style would include
porches. Discussion followed relative to the submitted home
styles.
8. Commissioner Marts asked what the density would be for the
villages. Mr. Bryant stated it would be 3.1 if amendments are
approved. Discussion followed relative to densities and
setbacks.
9. Commissioner Ellson asked what the landscape perimeter setbacks
would be. Mr. Bryant stated they would be staggered from 20-40
feet as they were required by Council. Commissioner Ellson then
asked about the equestrian trail as she felt at 6 feet it was too
narrow. Mr~ Bryant stated the trail was to be a minimum of 8
feet.
10. Chairwoman Barrows asked Mr. Bryant to explain his wording on
Condition #33 of the Specific Plan. Mr. Bryant stated that each
of the landscape area intersections would be 1/2 acre in size and
the two streets shown are the parkway paths. Chairwoman
Barrows further asked if the solid wall could be broken up with
iron fences to allow a view corridor. Mr. Bryant stated they
were already looking into this.
11. Commissioner Ellson asked if the Flat-Tailed Horned Lizard was
on the endangered species list. Chairwoman Barrows stated it
was in the process of being considered to be placed on the list
and the Applicant should check to see if this area would be
affected.
12. Commissioner Ladner asked Staff about the added Engineering
Condition. Discussion followed relative to Landscaping and
Maintenance Districts and Benefit zones.
13. There being no further public comment, Chairwoman Barrows
closed the public hearing.
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14. Following discussion~, relative to the request of the Applicant,
Commissioner Ladner moved and Commissioner Marts seconded a
motion to adopt Planning Commission Resolution 92-021
recommending approval of the Conditions of Approval for Specific
Plan 90-020, Amendment #1 to the City Council as revised and
listed below.
Interpretations
a. Condition # 16 would be approved per the submitted exhibit
(alternating setbacks of 20 feet and 25 feet).
b.- Condition #32 would be approved per the submitted
exhibit.
c. Condition #33 would be approved per the submitted
exhibit.
Amendments
a. Condition #4 would be changed to allow a maximum 30 foot
building height for a two story house.
b. Condition #13 would read, "If the Flat-Tailed Horned
Lizard is determined at the time of grading permits, to be
threatened or endangered by the State Department of Fish
and Game then a biological assessment to determine if the
Flat-Tailed Horned Lizard is present on the project site
shall be conducted prior to recordation of the parcel map.
Mitigation measures as indicated shah be implemented."
c. Condition #16.C would read, "Applicant shall provide
meandering landscaped setback lots with the smallest width
to be 20 feet along 52nd Avenue and Madison Street and 10
feet along 53rd Avenue adjacent to the following streets
right-of-ways:
c. 53rd Avenue - 40 feet wide"
d. Condition #23 would be amended to read, "Equestrian trail
to be a minimum of 8 feet wide. On Madison Street the
equestrian trail shall be on the east side with sidewalk on
- the west side of the street".
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e. Condition #25 would read, "Applicant shall meet with the
Council to establish and the creation of a special benefit
zone for incorporation into the Landscaping and Lighting
District or a master landscaping maintenance association
that is funded by the future homeowners associations of
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the sev. en villages, for the responsibi~ty of maintaining ail
perimeter landscaping and sound walls contiguous to this
tract, along 52nd Avenue, 53rd Avenue, Madison Street,
'A' and 'B' streets."
f. Condition #28 and #30 would remain as they were
originally.
g. Condition #36 would read, "The minimum setback shall be:
a. Front - 20 feet (25% meandering to 25 feet)
b. Rear - 20 feet
c. Side - 5 feet (20 feet total)
d. Street side - 20 feet"
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Commissioners Ladner, Ellson,
Marts, & Chairwoman Barrows. NOES:
None. ABSENT: Vice Chairman
Mosher. ABSTAINING: None.
15. Commissioner Ladner moved and Commissioner Ellson
seconded a motion to adopt Planning Commission Resolution
92-022 recommending to the City Council approval of the
revised Conditions of Approval for Parcel Map 26471 as
listed below:
Interpretations
a. Condition #6 would be approved per the submitted exhibit.
b. Condition #13 would be changed to add the equestrian trail
shah be a minimum 8 feet wide as per the submitted
exhibit.
Amendments
a. Condition #6.C would read, "Applicant shall provide
meandering landscaped setback lots with the smallest width
to be 20 feet aiong 52nd Avenue and Madison Street and 10
feet along 53rd Avenue adjacent to the following streets
right-of-ways:
c. 53rd Avenue - 40 feet wide"
b. Condition #13 would be amended to read, "Equestrian trail
to be a minimum of 8 feet wide. On Madison Street the
equestrian trail shall be on the east side with sidewalk on
the west side of the street".
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c. Condition #17 would read, "Applicant shall meet with the
Council to establish and the creation of a special benefit
zone for incorporation into the Landscaping and Lighting
District or a master landscaping maintenance association
that is funded by the future homeowners associations of
the seven villages, for the responsibility of maintaining all
perimeter landscaping and sound wails contiguous to this
tract, along 52nd Avenue, 53rd Avenue, Madison Street,
'A' and 'B' streets."
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Commissioners Ladner, Ellson,
Marts, & Chairwoman Barrows. NOES:
None. ABSENT: Vice Chairman
Mosher. ABSTAINING: None.
V. PUBLIC COMMENT: - None
V. BUSINESS SESSION
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A. Specific Plan 89-014; a request of Washington/Adams Partnership for
an annual review of a specific plan for a commercial shopping center on
60+ acres.
1. Principal Planner Stan Sawa presented the information contained
in the Staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Planning and
Development Department.
2. There being no questions of Staff, Commissioner Ellson moved
and Commissioner Marts seconded a motion to adopt Minute Motion
92-017 accepting the annual review for Specific Plan 89-014.
Unanimously approved with Vice Chairman Mosher being absent.
B. Plot Plan 92-460; a request of Shell Oil for approval of a one year time
extension for a plot plan which allows construction and operation of a
service station and car wash.
1. Principal Planner Stan Sawa presented the information contained
in the Staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Planning and
Development Department.
2. There being no questions of Staff, Mr. David Prest, architect for
the project stated they had no objections with the conditions
imposed by Staff as long as Shem Oil has some say in the
placement of the art work.
3. Mr. Ray Alyeshmerni, Senior Area Engineer for Shell Oil
Company stated they were ready to proceed with the construction
of 'the station.
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4. There being no further comment, it was moved by Commissioner
Ellson and seconded by Commissioner Ladner to adopt Minute
Motion 92-018 approving the one year time extension for Plot Plan
92-460 as recommended. Unanimously approved with Vice
Chairman Mosher being absent.
VI. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. There being no corrections to the Minutes, Commissioner Ellson moved
and Commissioner Marts seconded a motion to approve the Minutes of
the regular meeting of April 28, 1992, as submitted. Unanimously
approved.
VII. OTHER - None
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Commissioner Marts and seconded by Commissioner Ellson to
adjourn this regular meeting of the Planning Commission to a regular meeting on June
9, 1992, at 7:00 P.M. in the La Quinta City Hall Council Chambers. This meeting of
the La Quinta Planning Commission was adjourned at 8:34 P.M., May 26, 1992.
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