CC Resolution 2002-141RESOLUTION NO. 2002-141
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA QUINTA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT CHANGES TO A
MIXED LAND USE PROJECT ON APPROXIMATELY 33
ACRES LOCATED ON THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF
AVENIDA BERMUDAS AND CALLE TAMPICO
CASE NUMBER: VILLAGE USE PERMIT 2001-007 AMENDMENT #1
APPLICANT: CAMEO HOMES
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, did on
the 1 gt and 15th days of October, 2002, hold duly noticed Public Hearings for Cameo
Homes for review of changes to a mixed land use development on 33 t acres located
on the northwest corner of Calle Tampico and Avenida Bermudas, more particularly
described as:
Assessor's Parcel Numbers 773-022-014 and 773-022-032
Parcels 1-4 of Parcel Map 29886; Portion Nth of Section 1, T6S, R6E, SBBM
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 3'd and 24" days of September, 2002, and 8" day of October, 2002 hold
duly noticed Public Hearings for Cameo Homes, and after deliberation, adopted
Resolution 2002-094 recommending to the City Council approval of development
request, subject to findings and conditions.
WHEREAS, the this development application has generated the following
actions:
WHEREAS, on July 8, 2002, the Community Development Department
mailed case file materials to all affected agencies for their review and comment. All
written comments are on file with the Community Development Department; and
WHEREAS, the Architecture and Landscape Review Committee for the
City of La Quinta did, on the 7" day of August, 2002, recommend approval of the
proposed mixed land use project on 12.04 acres (Planning Areas #1 and #2 of SP
2001-051 Amendment #1) by adoption of Minute Motion 2002-032, subject to
conditions of approval; and
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WHEREAS, the City published a notice of its intention to adopt revisions
to Environmental Assessment 2001-41 1 in the Desert Sun newspaper on August 22,
2002 and September 19, 2002, and further caused the notice to be filed with the
Riverside County Clerk on August 8, 2002 for a 30-day period, in accordance with
Section 15072 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) statutes. On
September 26, 2002, the Community Development Department mailed a copy of the
completed Environmental Assessment to the Departments of Fish and Game and U.S.
Wildlife Service for their review and comment; and
WHEREAS, the City mailed public hearing notices to all property owners
within 500 feet of the project site on August 13, 2002 and September 6, 2002
pursuant to Section 9.200.1 10 of the Zoning Code. All written correspondence is on
file with the Community Development Department; and
WHEREAS, during the comment period, the City received comment letters
on the development request from local public agencies. Community Development
Department personnel reviewed and considered these comments, and prepared written
responses to these comments which are contained in the staff report and/or
recommended conditions; and
WHEREAS, on January 18, 2001, and June 21, 2001, the City's Historic
Preservation Commission reviewed Historical/Archaeological Resources Survey and
Testing Reports (Vista Montana Development) for the 33-acre site, previously known
as the "Hunt Date Garden." Based on this information, Minute Motions 2001-002 and
2001 -011 were adopted requiring site work to be stopped if cultural material is
discovered during construction activities; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, did on
the 6' day of March, 2001, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing for KSL Development
Corporation for review of development plans for residential guest rooms and a 20,600
square feet office building on a portion of a 33-acre site located on the northeast
corner of Eisenhower Drive and Calle Tampico, and after deliberation, adopted
Resolution 2001-19 for Village Use Permit 2001-007, approving the request on a 5-0
vote; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission approved Resolution 2001-155 on
December 11, 2001 approving a General Plan Consistency Finding to vacate portions
of Avenida Bermudas to assist development' of the Vista Montana project. City
Council Resolution 2002-03 finalized this street vacation request on January 15,
2002; and
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WHEREAS, on June 29, 2001, Tentative Parcel Map 29886 was recorded
with the County of Riverside establishing four development parcels on 32.5 acres
within the boundaries of Specific Plan 2001-051, based on City Council Resolution
2001-46; and
WHEREAS, since approval of Vista Montana Development, KSL Land
Corporation has built an office building of 17,891 square feet on Calle Tampico and
employee parking lot for 94 vehicles with access to Avenida Bermudas, and to the
north of this facility is an additional 285 vehicle parking lot for the La Quinta Resort
and Club and 1.4-acre retention basin on Parcels 3 and 4 of Parcel Map 29886.
WHEREAS, on August 20, 2002, the Community Development Director
approved Tentative Parcel Map 30721 to subdivide 29.82 acres into four development
parcels in conformance with the proposed amendments being addressed herein. Final
map processing is ongoing.
WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all
testimony and arguments, if any, of all interested persons wanting to be heard, said
City Council did adopted findings for approval of said Village Use Permit Amendment:
1. The proposed Village Use Permit is consistent with the General Plan goals,
policies and programs relating to the Village Commercial land use designation,
and supports resort residential and commercial opportunities for the residents
and visitors to the Cove and historic downtown.
2. The proposed Village Use Permit is consistent with the standards of Specific
Plan 2001-051 Amendment #1, which establishes development standards for
the project.
3. The proposed Village Use Permit will not be detrimental to the public health,
safety and welfare, as it has been designed to be compatible with surrounding
development, and conform with the City's standards and requirements, as
conditioned.
4. The proposed Village Use Permit complies with the architectural design
standards for Specific Plan 2001-051 Amendment #1, and implements the high
quality standards called for in that document.
5. The proposed Village Use Permit is consistent with the landscaping standards
and palette in Specific Plan 2001-051 Amendment #1.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
La Quinta, California, as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and constitute the findings of the City
Council in this case;
2. The location of the documents which constitute the record of proceedings upon
which the City Council decision is based is the La Quinta City Hall, Community
Development Department, 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, California 92253,
and the custodian of those records is Jerry Herman, Community Development
Director;
3. That it does hereby confirm the conclusion that Environmental Assessment
2001-41 1 Revised assessed the environmental concerns of this Village Use
Permit Amendment; and
4. That it does hereby approve Village Use Permit 2001-007 Amendment #1 for
the reasons set forth in this Resolution, and subject to the Conditions of
Approval attached hereto; and
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La
Quinta City Council held on this 15th day of October, 2002, by the following vote, to
wit:
AYES: Council Members Adolph, Henderson, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Pena
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
JOHN A PENAV Yayor
City of La Quinta, California
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ATTEST:
JlJ. GREEK, CMC, I y Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
(City Seal)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
. KATHE INE JENS , City Attorney
City of La Quinta, Q&ffornia
_ CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2002-141
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL
VILLAGE USE PERMIT 2001-007 AMENDMENT #1, CAMEO HOMES
OCTOBER 15, 2002
GENERAL
1. The applicant agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of La
Quinta (the "City"), its agents, officers and employees from any claim, action
or proceeding to attack, set aside, void, or annul the approval of this Village Use
Permit. The City shall have sole discretion in selecting its defense counsel.
The City shall promptly notify the developer of any claim, action or proceeding
and shall cooperate fully in the defense.
2. Prior to the issuance of any permit by the City, the applicant shall obtain the
necessary permits and/or clearances from the following agencies:
• Fire Marshal
• Public Works Department (Grading Permit, Improvement Permit)
• Community Development Department
• Riverside Co. Environmental Health Department
• Desert Sands Unified School District
• Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD)
• Imperial Irrigation District (IID)
• California Water Quality Control Board (CWQCB)
• SunLine Transit Agency
The applicant is responsible for all requirements of the permits and/or clearances
from the above listed agencies. When the requirements include approval of
improvement plans, applicant shall furnish proof of such approvals when
submitting the improvement plans for City approval.
3. This Village Use Permit application shall run concurrently with the Conditions
of Approval for Specific Plan 2001-051. Phased site improvements shall be
addressed during review of any Precise Grading Plan application.
4. The applicant shall comply with applicable provisions of the City's NPDES
stormwater discharge permit, Sections 8.70.010 et seq. (Stormwater
Management and Discharge Controls), and 13.24.170 (Clean Air/Clean Water),
LQMC; Riverside County Ordinance No. 457; and the State Water Resources
Control Board's Order No. 99-08-DWQ.
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A. For construction activities including clearing, grading or excavation of
land that disturbs five (5) acres or more of land, the Permitee shall be
required to submit a Storm Water Pollution Protection Plan ("SWPPP").
B. The applicant's SWPPP shall be approved by the City Engineer prior to
any on or off -site grading being done in relation to this Site Development
Permit.
C. The applicant shall ensure that the required SWPPP is available for
inspection at the project site at all times through and including
acceptance of all improvements by the City.
D. The applicant's SWPPP shall include provisions for all of the following
Best Management Practice ("BMPs"), 8.70.020 (Definitions), LQMC:
1) Temporary Soil Stabilization (erosion control).
2) Temporary Sediment Control.
3) Wind Erosion Control.
4) Tracking Control.
5) Non -Storm Water Management.
6) Waste Management and Materials Pollution Control.
E. All erosion and sediment control BMPs proposed by the applicant shall be
approved by the City Engineer prior to any onsite or offsite grading,
pursuant to this project.
F. The approved SWPPP and BMPs shall remain in effect for the entire
duration of project construction until all improvements are completed and
accepted by the City.
PROPERTY RIGHTS
5. Prior to the issuance of any permit(s), the applicant shall acquire, or confer,
those easements, and other property rights necessary for the construction
and/or proper functioning of the proposed development. Conferred rights shall
include irrevocable offers to dedicate or grant access easements to the City for
emergency services, and for the maintenance, construction and reconstruction
of essential improvements.
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6. Dedications shall include additional widths as necessary for dedicated right and
left turn lanes, and other features contained in the approved construction plans.
7. The perimeter setback requirements are addressed and approved under Specific
Plan 2001-051, Resolution No. 2001-18.
8. The applicant shall offer for dedication those easements necessary for the
placement of, and access to, utility lines and structures, park lands, and
common areas shown on the plan.
9. Direct vehicular access to. Eisenhower Drive from any portion of the site from
frontage along Eisenhower Drive is restricted, except for those access points
identified on the site plan for this project, or as otherwise conditioned in these
conditions of approval.
10. The applicant shall furnish proof of easements, or written permission, as
appropriate, from those owners of all abutting properties on which grading,
retaining wall construction, permanent slopes, ingress/egress, or other
encroachments will occur.
11. The applicant shall cause no easement to be granted, or recorded, over any
portion of the subject property between the date of approval of this Site
Development Permit and the date of final acceptance of the on and off -site
improvements for this Site Development Permit, unless such easement is
approved by the City Engineer.
IMPROVEMENT PLANS
As used throughout these conditions of approval, professional titles such as
"engineer," "surveyor," and "architect" refer to persons currently certified or licensed
to practice their respective professions in the State of California.
12. Improvement plans shall be prepared by or under the direct supervision of
qualified engineers and/or architects, as appropriate, and shall comply with the
provisions of Section 13.24.040 (Improvement Plans), LQMC.
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13. The following improvement plans shall be prepared and submitted for review
and approval by the City. A separate set of plans for each line item specified
below shall be prepared. The plans shall utilize the minimum scale specified,
unless otherwise authorized by the City Engineer in writing. Plans may be
prepared at a larger scale if additional detail or plan clarity is desired. Note, the
applicant may be required to prepare other improvement plans not listed here
pursuant to improvements required by other agencies and utility purveyors.
A.
Perimeter Landscape Plan:
1 "
= 20'
Horizontal
B.
On -Site Rough Grading Plan:
1 "
= 40'
Horizontal
C.
On -Site Precise Grading Plan:
1 "
= 30'
Horizontal
D.
Site Development Plans:
1 "
= 30'
Horizontal
E.
Site Utility Plan:
1 "
= 40'
Horizontal
Other engineered improvement plans prepared for City approval that are not
listed above shall be prepared in formats approved by the City Engineer prior to
commencing plan preparation.
"Site Development" plans shall normally include all on -site surface
improvements including but not necessarily limited to finish grades for curbs &
gutters, building floor elevations, parking lot improvements and ADA
requirements; and show the existing street improvements out to at least the
center lines of adjacent existing streets.
"Site Utility" plans shall normally include all sub -surface improvements including
but not necessarily limited to sewer lines, water lines, fire protection and storm
drainage systems.
"Rough Grading" plans shall include perimeter walls with Top Of Wall & Top Of
Footing elevations shown. All footings shall have a minimum of 1-foot of cover,
or sufficient cover to clear any adjacent obstructions.
14. The City maintains standard plans, details and/or construction notes for
elements of construction. For a fee, established by City resolution, the
applicant may purchase such standard plans, detail sheets and/or construction
notes from the City.
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15. The applicant shall furnish a complete set of the AutoCAD files of all complete,
approved improvement plans on a storage media acceptable to the City
Engineer. The files shall be saved in a standard AutoCAD format so they may
be fully retrievable through a basic AutoCAD program.
At the completion of construction, and prior to the final acceptance of the
improvements by the City, the applicant shall update the AutoCAD files in order
to reflect the as -built conditions.
Where the improvement plans were not produced in a standard AutoCAD
format, or a file format which can be converted to an AutoCAD format, the City
Engineer will accept raster -image files of the plans.
IMPROVEMENT SECURITY AGREEMENT
Improvement security agreement is set forth under the Conditions of Approval for
Parcel Map 30721.
GRADING
16. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of Section 13.24.050 (Grading
Improvements), LQMC.
17. Prior to occupancy of the project site for any construction, or other purposes,
the applicant shall obtain a grading permit approved by the City Engineer.
18. To obtain an approved grading permit, the applicant shall submit and obtain
approval of all of the following:
A. A grading plan prepared by a qualified engineer or architect,
B. A preliminary geotechnical ("soils") report prepared by a qualified
engineer, and
C. A Fugitive Dust Control Plan prepared in accordance with Chapter 6.16
(Fugitive Dust Control), LQMC.
D. Storm Water Pollution Prevention and Best Management Plans.
All grading shall conform to the recommendations contained in the Preliminary
Soils Report, and shall be certified as being adequate by a soils engineer, or by
an engineering geologist.
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The applicant shall furnish security, in a form acceptable to the City, and in an
amount sufficient to guarantee compliance with the approved Fugitive Dust
Control Plan provisions submitted with its application for a grading permit.
19. The applicant shall maintain all open graded, undeveloped land in order to
prevent wind and/or water erosion of such land. All open graded, undeveloped
land shall either be planted with interim landscaping, or stabilized with such
other erosion control measures, as were approved in the Fugitive Dust Control
Plan.
20. Grading within perimeter setback and parkway areas shall have undulating
terrain and shall conform to LQMC 9.60.240(F). The maximum slope shall not
exceed 4:1 anywhere in the landscape setback area, and shall not exceed 8:1
in the first 6 feet adjacent to the curb in the right of way.
21. Building pad elevations of perimeter lots shall not differ by more that one foot
from the building pads in adjacent developments.
22. The applicant shall minimize the differences in elevation between the adjoining
properties and the pads within this development.
Building pad elevations on contiguous interior lots shall not differ by more than
three feet except for lots that do not share a common street frontage, where
the differential shall not exceed five feet.
Where compliance within the above stated limits is impractical, the City may
consider alternatives that are shown to minimize safety concerns, maintenance
difficulties and neighboring -owner dissatisfaction with the grade differential.
23. Prior to any site grading or regrading that will raise or lower any portion of the
site by more than plus or minus three tenths of a foot from the elevations
shown on the Technical Site Plan, the applicant shall submit the proposed
grading changes to the City Staff for a substantial conformance finding review.
24. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for any building lot, the applicant shall
provide a lot pad certification stamped and signed by a qualified engineer or
surveyor.
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Each pad certification shall list the pad elevation as shown on the approved
grading plan, the actual pad elevation and the difference between the two, if
any. Such pad certification shall also list the relative compaction of the pad
soil. The data shall be organized by lot number, and listed cumulatively if
submitted at different times.
25. This development shall comply with Chapter 8.11 (Flood Hazard Regulations),
LQMC. Since it is located within a flood hazard area as identified on the City's
Flood Insurance Rate Maps, the development shall be graded to ensure that all
floors and exterior fill (at the foundation) are above the level of the project (100-
year) flood and building pads are compacted to 95% Proctor Density as required
in Title 44 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Section 65.5(a) (6). Prior to
issuance of building permits for lots which are so located, the applicant shall
furnish elevation certifications, as required by FEMA, that the above conditions
have been met.
DRAINAGE
"Stormwater handling shall conform with the approved hydrology and drainage report
for La Quinta Village Apartment. Nuisance water shall be disposed of in an approved
manner."
26. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of Section 13.24.120 (Drainage),
LQMC, Engineering Bulletin No. 97.03. More specifically, stormwater falling on
site during the 100 year storm shall be retained within the development, unless
otherwise approved by the City Engineer. The tributary drainage area shall
extend to the centerline of adjacent public streets. The design storm shall be
either the 3 hour, 6 hour or 24 hour event producing the greatest total run off.
27. In design of retention facilities, the maximum percolation rate shall be two
inches per hour. The percolation rate will be considered to be zero unless the
applicant provides site specific data indicating otherwise.
28. Ornamental metal fencing, a minimum height of 5'-0", shall be constructed
around the 1.15-acre retention basin. Pedestrian gates shall be equipped with
self -closing hardware and deadbolt lockset to ensure safety and restrict access
to project residents and guests.
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29. For on -site common retention basins, the basin depth shall not exceed 11 feet
for 40,000 SF basin size according to Engineering Bulletin 97-03 Amendment
#1.
30. Stormwater may not be retained in landscaped parkways or landscaped setback
lots Only incidental storm water (precipitation which directly falls onto the
setback) will be permitted to be retained in the landscape setback areas. The
perimeter setback and parkway areas in the street right-of-way shall be shaped
with berms and mounds, pursuant to Section 9.100.040(B)(7), LQMC.
31. The design of the development shall not cause any increase in flood boundaries,
levels or frequencies in any area outside the development.
32. Storm drainage historically received from adjoining property shall be received
and retained or passed through into the historic downstream drainage relief
route.
33. Property must continue to accept off -site drainage from Eisenhower Drive.
UTILITIES
34. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of Section 13.24.1 10 (Utilities),
LQMC.
35. The applicant shall obtain the approval of the City Engineer for the location of
all utility lines within any right-of-way, and all above -ground utility structures
including, but not limited to, traffic signal cabinets, electric vaults, water valves,
and telephone stands, to ensure optimum placement for practical and aesthetic
purposes.
36. Existing overhead utility lines within, or adjacent to the proposed development,
and all proposed utilities shall be installed underground.
All existing utility lines attached to joint use 92 KV transmission power poles
are exempt from the requirement to be placed underground.
37. Underground utilities shall be installed prior to overlying hardscape. For
installation of utilities in existing improved streets, the applicant shall comply
with trench restoration requirements maintained, or required by the City
Engineer.
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The applicant shall provide certified reports of all utility trench compaction for
approval by the City Engineer.
STREET AND TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS
Public Street improvements shall be constructed as required by the Conditions of
Approval for Specific Plan 2001-051 Amendment No. 1.
38. The applicant shall extend improvements beyond the subdivision boundaries to
ensure they safely integrate with existing improvements.
39. The applicant shall design street pavement sections using Caltrans' design
procedure (20-year life) and site -specific data for soil strength and anticipated
traffic loading (including construction traffic). Minimum structural sections shall
be as follows (or approved equivalents for alternate materials):
Residential & Parking Areas 3.0" a.c./4.50" c.a.b.
Primary Arterial 4.5" a.c./6.00" c.a.b.
40. The applicant shall submit current mix designs (less than two years old at the
time of construction) for base, asphalt concrete and Portland cement concrete.
The submittal shall include test results for all specimens used in the mix design
procedure. For mix designs over six months old, the submittal shall include
recent (less than six months old at the time of construction) aggregate gradation
test results confirming that design gradations can be achieved in current
production. The applicant shall not schedule construction operations until mix
designs are approved.
41. In lieu of constructing the permanent raised median, the applicant shall install
a 6" AC curb berm on pavement that delineates an interim median lay out. Lay
out shall be defined during the design of the street improvements and take into
account the unwidened bridge and the turning movement restriction.
PARKING LOTS AND ACCESS POINTS
42. The design of parking facilities shall conform to LQMC Chapter 9.150 (Parking).
Entry drives, main interior circulation routes, corner cutbacks, dedicated turn
lanes and other features shown on the approved Technical Site Plans, may
require additional street widths as may be determined by the City Engineer.
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43. General access points on Eisenhower Drive shall be limited to the following:
A. Primary Entry
1. Only right turn in, right turn out and left turn in are allowed. Left
turn out movement is prohibited.
2. Construct minimum 48 foot full width improvements, measured
back of curb to back of curb within the right of way at the entry.
B. Emergency access shall be gated in accordance with the Fire Department
regulations.
44. Improvements shall include appurtenances such as traffic control signs,
markings and other devices, raised medians if required, street name signs and
sidewalks. Mid -block street lighting is not required.
45. Improvements shall be designed and constructed in accordance with City
adopted standards, supplemental drawings and specifications, or as approved
by the City Engineer. Improvement plans for streets, access and parking areas
shall be stamped and signed by qualified engineers.
46. Corner cut -backs shall conform to Riverside County Standard Drawings #805,
unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer.
CONSTRUCTION
47. The City will conduct final inspections of habitable buildings only when the
buildings have improved street and (if required) sidewalk access to publicly -
maintained streets. The improvements shall include required traffic control
devices, pavement markings and street name signs. If on -site streets in
residential developments are initially constructed with partial pavement
thickness, the applicant shall complete the pavement prior to final inspections
of the last ten percent of homes within the development or when directed by
the City, whichever comes first.
LANDSCAPING
48. The applicant shall comply with Sections 9.90.040 (Table of Development
Standards) & 9.100.040 (Landscaping), LQMC.
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49. The applicant shall provide landscaping in the required setbacks, retention
basins, common lots, levees, and park areas.
50. Landscape and irrigation plans for landscaped lots and setbacks, medians,
retention basins, levees, and park areas shall be signed and stamped by a
licensed landscape architect.
The applicant shall submit the landscape plans for approval by the Community
Development Department (CDD), prior to plan checking by the Public Works
Department. When plan checking has been completed by CDD, the applicant
shall obtain the signatures of CVWD and the Riverside County Agricultural
Commissioner, prior to submittal for signature by the City Engineer.
NOTE: Plans are not approved for construction until signed by the City Engineer.
51. Landscape areas shall have permanent irrigation improvements meeting the
requirements of the City Engineer. Use of lawn areas shall be minimized with
no lawn, or spray irrigation, being placed within 18 inches of curbs along public
streets.
52. Only incidental storm water will be permitted to be retained in the landscape
setback areas. The perimeter setback and parkway areas in the street right-of-
way shall be shaped with berms and mounds, pursuant to Section
9.100.040(B)(7), LQMC.
53. Once the trees have been delivered to the site for installation, a field inspection
by the Community Development Department is required before planting to insure
they meet minimum size and caliper requirements noted in approved plans. All
trees shall be double staked or guyed to prevent damage from seasonal winds.
54. Integrated into the landscape plan shall include a grove of Date Palms and
plaque to memorialize the agricultural history of the site.
55. The landscaping plan shall include all frontages on City streets, and shall be
installed as part of the first phase of construction on the project site.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
56. The applicant shall employ construction quality -assurance measures that meet
with the approval of the City Engineer.
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57. The applicant shall employ, or retain, qualified engineers, surveyors, and such
other appropriate professionals as are required to provide the expertise with
which to prepare and sign accurate record drawings, and to provide adequate
construction supervision.
58. The applicant shall arrange for, and bear the cost of, all measurements,
sampling and testing procedures not included in the City's inspection program,
but which may be required by the City, as evidence that the construction
materials and methods employed comply with the plans, specifications and
other applicable regulations.
59. Upon completion of construction, the applicant shall furnish the City with
reproducible record drawings of all improvement plans which were approved by
the City. Each sheet shall be clearly marked "Record Drawing," "As -Built" or
"As -Constructed" and shall be stamped and signed by the engineer or surveyor
certifying to the accuracy and completeness of the drawings. The applicant
shall have all AutoCAD or raster -image files previously submitted to the City,
revised to reflect the as -built conditions.
MAINTENANCE
60. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of Section 13.24.160
(Maintenance), LQMC.
61. The applicant shall make provisions for the continuous and perpetual
maintenance of all private on -site improvements, perimeter landscaping, access
drives, and sidewalks.
FEES AND DEPOSITS
62. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of Section 13.24.180 (Fees and
Deposits), LQMC. These fees include all deposits and fees required by the City
for plan checking and construction inspection. Deposits and fee amounts shall
be those in effect when the applicant makes application for plan check and
permits.
63. Permits issued under this approval shall be subject to the provisions of the
Infrastructure Fee Program and Development Impact Fee program in effect at
the time of issuance of building permit(s).
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64. Prior to building permit issuance, trash and recycling areas for the project shall
be approved by the Community Development Department. The plan will be
reviewed for acceptability by applicable trash company prior to review by the
Community Development Department.
65. The proposed signs shall be compatible with the architectural theme of the
project in regard to quality, color, size, placement, and configuration. Additional
sign components are:
A. Residential Component - Only one freestanding monument sign of 24
square feet (double -sided) is allowed on Eisenhower Drive, provided
indirect uplighting is used and the sign does not exceed a maximum
height of 6'-0". Exposed sign surfaces, other than sign graphics, shall
be stuccoed.
B. Commercial Component - One individual channel letter sign per tenant
space not exceeding 30 square feet (i.e., one square foot of sign per
linear foot of frontage, up to a maximum of 30 square feet). If lit signs
are required, only indirect or backlit reverse channel letter signs are
permitted. Signs made be constructed using wood or metal, unless
painted directly on walls and windows. Logos and decorative accents are
permitted as a part of the tenant signs. Second story tenants, greater
than 2,000 sq. ft., are permitted a wall sign with a maximum size of 25
square feet.
One freestanding monument sign of 30 square feet (double -sided) is
allowed per street frontage or development parcel, provided indirect
uplighting is used and the sign does not exceed a maximum height of 8'-
0". Exposed sign surfaces, other than sign letters, shall be stuccoed.
C. Colors, copy style and layout are not specified, but subject to individual
approval by the owner prior to City approval.
D. Permanent signs may be approved by the Community Development
Department, unless referred to the Planning Commission (Business Item).
66. Office building elevations shall include inset windows (e.g., 12-inches and
greater).
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67. All changes to the Specific Plan which are also included in the Village Use
Permit shall be made to the latter to ensure consistency. The project proponent
shall submit amended documents within 30 days of City Council approval of the
Specific Plan and Village Use Permit.
68. Additional site development requirements are:
A. To buffer noise from adjacent uses, a solid masonry wall shall be
constructed on the south and east sides of the apartment complex.
Pilaster spacing shall be approximately 60' on center, unless otherwise
approved by the Community Development Director.
B. Vines and decomposed granite shall be used in the perimeter planters
(i.e., south and east only) of the apartment complex in -lieu of shrubs and
trees.
C. Trees within the apartment complex shall be placed so they have
adequate room to grow (a minimum 10'-0" by 10'-0" area). Parking lot
trees shall be placed in minimum six-foot wide planters and be a
minimum height of ten feet once installed. Bubblers shall be used to
irrigate trees.
D. A concept landscaping plan, which shows plant size, location, berming
and walls shall be submitted to the Community Development Department
for review and approval prior to issuance of building permits (1 " = 20'
scale).
E. Textured concrete paving shall be used to construct driveway surfaces
within 80 feet of Eisenhower Drive within Planning Area #1.
69. Minor amendments to the development plans shall be subject to approval by the
Community Development Director.
70. Security lighting plans shall be approved by the Community Development
Department Director prior to issuance of building permits.
71. A centralized mailbox delivery system shall be used for the project pursuant to
any requirements of the U.S. Postal Service.
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72. Oversized vehicles, recreational vehicles and trailers shall be prohibited in open
or carport spaces. Parking restrictions shall be enforced by the property owner
and/or manager.
73. VUP 2001-007 shall comply with all applicable conditions and/or mitigation
measures for the following related approvals:
• Environmental Assessment 2001-411 Revised
• Specific Plan 2001-051 Amendment #1
In the event of any conflict(s) between approval conditions and/or provisions of
these approvals, the Community Development Director shall determine
precedence.
The Community Development Director shall cause to be filed with the County
Clerk a "Notice of Determination" pursuant to CEQA Guideline § 15075(a) once
reviewed by the City Council.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Conditions are subject to change with adoption of new codes, ordinances, laws, or
when building permits are not obtained within twelve (12) months. Final conditions will
be addressed when plans are reviewed. A plan check fee must be paid to the Fire
Department at the time construction plans are submitted. All questions regarding the
meaning of the Fire Department conditions should be referred to the Fire Department
Planning & Engineering staff at (760) 863-8886.
74. Approved super fire hydrants, shall be spaced every 330 feet and shall be
located not less than 25 feet nor more than 165 feet from any portion of the
building as measured along vehicular travel ways.
75. Blue dot reflectors shall be placed in the street 8 inches from centerline to the
side that the fire hydrant is on, to identify fire hydrant locations.
76. Fire Department connections shall be not less than 15 feet nor more than 50
feet from a fire hydrant and shall be located on the street side of the buildings.
77. The water mains shall be capable of providing a potential fire flow of 3000
g.p.m. and the actual fire flow from any two adjacent hydrants shall be 1500
g.p.m. for a 2-hour duration at 20 psi residual operating pressure.
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78. Building plans shall be submitted to the Fire Department for plan review to run
concurrent with the City plan check.
79. Water plans for the fire protection system (fire hydrants, fdc, etc.) shall be
submitted to the Fire Department for approval prior to issuance of a building
permit.
80. City of La Quinta ordinance requires all commercial buildings 5,000 sq. ft. or
larger to be fully sprinkled (NFPA 13 Standard). Sprinkler plans will need to be
submitted to the Fire Department.
81. The required water system, including fire hydrants, shall be installed and
accepted by the appropriate water agency prior to any combustible building
material being placed on an individual lot.
82. Fire Department street access shall come to within 150 feet of all portions of
the 1 st floor of all buildings, by path of exterior travel.
83. Any commercial operation that produces grease-ladden vapors will require a
hood/duct system for fire protection (i.e., restaurants, drive-thru's, etc.).
84. The applicant or developer shall prepare and submit to the Fire Department for
approval, a site plan designating required fire lanes with appropriate lane
painting and/or signs. Streets shall be a minimum of 20 feet wide with a height
of 13'-6" clear and unobstructed.
85. Install a KNOX key box on each commercial suite.
86. Install portable fire extinguishers as required by the California Fire Code.
87. Gates entrances shall be at least two feet wider than the width of the travel
lanes. Any gate providing access from a road to a driveway shall be located at
least 35'-0" setback from the roadway and shall open to allow a vehicle to stop
without obstructing traffic on the road. Where one way road with a single
traffic lane provides access to a gate entrance, a 40-foot turning radius shall be
used.
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88. Gates, if any, shall be equipped with a rapid entry system (KNOX). Plans shall
be submitted to the Fire Department for approval prior to installation. Gate pins
shall be rated with a shear pin force, not to exceed 30 pounds. Gates activated
by the rapid entry system shall remain open until closed by the rapid entry
system. A separate pedestrian access gate is also required.
89. The minimum dimension for access roads is 20 feet clear and unobstructed
width and a minimum clearance of 13'-6" in height.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Conditions are subject to change with adoption of new codes, ordinances, laws, or
when building permits are not obtained within twelve (12) months. Final conditions will
be addressed when plans are reviewed. All questions regarding the meaning of
following conditions should be addressed to Senior Deputy Andy Gerrard at (760) 863-
8950.
90. Illuminated directory signs shall be installed within the apartment complex to
identify building locations and unit numbers (e.g., 5' high by 4' wide @ 20 sq.
ft.). A protective Plexiglas cover shall be installed over each directory sign to
discourage vandalism of sign elements. Signs shall be positioned so they are
visible from main vehicular or pedestrian access points. An emergency phone
number shall also be posted on each sign.
91. Each individual building and unit shall be clearly marked with the appropriate
building number and address. The placement of building and unit numbers shall
be positioned so as to be easily viewed from vehicular and pedestrian pathways
throughout the complex. Main building numbers shall be a minimum height of
12-inches and internally illuminated.
92. Security lighting shall be provided throughout the master planned development.
The lighting shall have sufficient wattage to provide adequate illumination to
make clearly visible the presence of any person on or about the premises form
a least 25 feet away during the hours of darkness and provide a safe and secure
environment for all persons, property, and vehicles.
93. No Trespassing/Loitering signs shall be posted at the entrance of parking lots
and located in other appropriate places. Signs must be at least 2' high by 1,
wide (two sq. ft.) in overall size with white background and black 2" lettering.
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All entrances to parking areas shall be posted with appropriate signs per
22658(a) California Vehicle Code to assist in removal of vehicles at the property
owner's/manager's request.
94. Pedestrian and vehicular access gates shall be installed for the apartment
complex. Dual switch KNOX devices (Model 3503) shall be installed to assist
emergency personnel.
95. Common use facility rooms such as conference, laundry, TV rooms, etc., shall
have doors that lock and contain transparent material for surveillance (e.g.,
windows, etc.).
96. Dwelling front doors shall have wide -angled peepholes installed.
97. Convex mirrors shall be installed at stairwell landings if the stairwells do not
have in -line sight.
98. If elevators are planned, elevator shafts and cabs shall be transparent to allow
occupants to be visible. Convex mirrors shall be installed in each elevator cab.
99. Graffiti resistant paint should be applied to building and fence surfaces.
MISCELLANEOUS
100. Enhanced paving shall be provided at the main entry on Eisenhower Drive.