CC Resolution 2004-054RESOLUTION 2004-054
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A ONE-
YEAR TIME EXTENSION FOR A TENTATIVE TRACT
MAP OF 97 SINGLE-FAMILY LOTS ON t 37 ACRES
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 30092, EXTENSION #2
COVENANT DEVELOPMENT, INC.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, did on
the 181 day of May, 2004, consider the request of Covenant Development Inc., for
a one-year time extension on Tentative Tract 30092, a subdivision of 37 gross
acres into 97 single-family lots, located at the northwest corner of Avenue 58 and
Monroe Street, more particularly described as:
A PORTION OF THE SW '/4 OF THE SW A OF
.. SECTION 22, T6S, R7E — S.B.B.M.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta,
California, did on the 27' day of April, 2004, adopt Planning Commission
Resolution 2004-030, recommending approval of a one-year time extension on
Tentative Tract 30092; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, did on
the 19t' day of August, 2003, adopt Resolution 2003-79, approving an initial one-
year time extension of Tentative Tract 30092, subject to conditions; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, did on
the 3d day of July, 2001, adopt Resolution 2001-92, approving Tentative Tract
30092, subject to conditions; and,
WHEREAS, said Tentative Tract Map has complied with th'e
requirements of "The Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act
of 1970" as amended (Resolution 83-63), in that a Mitigated Negative Declaration
of environmental impact for Environmental Assessment 2001-417 was certified by
the La Quinta City Council on July 3, 2001, by adoption of Resolution 2002-91. As
an extension of time for an existing approved map, none of the circumstances set
forth in Public Resources Code 21166 have been shown to exist and, accordingly,
no further environmental review is warranted; and,
Resolution No. 2004-054
Tentative Tract Map 30092, Extension #2
Covenant Development, Inc.
Adopted: May 18, 2004
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WHEREAS, at said City Council Public Hearing, held this 18th day of
May, 2004, upon hearing and considering all testimony and arguments of all
interested persons desiring to be heard, said City Council did make the following
mandatory findings to justify approval of a -one-year time extension for said
Tentative Tract 30092:
1. The approved Tentative Tract 30092 is consistent with the La Quinta
General Plan, as it will not be developed in any manner inconsistent with the
General Plan Land Use designation of Low density Residential and other
current City standards when considering the conditions to be imposed.
Development and improvement of the lots will comply with applicable
development policies regulating density, street sections, storm water
retention, utility and service provisions, and access.
2. The approved Tentative Tract is consistent with the La Quinta Zoning Code,
as the project contemplates land use that is substantially equivalent to that
permitted under existing Low Density Residential zoning, and which were
previously addressed in the MEA certified for the General Plan, and the
project Environmental Assessment 2001-417. Specifically, development of
existing RL-zoned land is considered to implement zoning consistency with
the General Plan.
3. The design of the subdivision and type of improvements are not likely to
cause environmental damage, serious public health problems, or substantially
and unavoidably injure fish or wildlife, in that these issues were considered in
Environmental Assessment 2001-417, in which no significant health or
safety impacts were identified, with implementation of mitigation measures
as adopted.
4. The approved Tentative Tract 30092 has complied with the requirements of
"The Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970"
as amended (City Council Resolution 83-63), in that a Mitigated Negative
Declaration of environmental impact for Environmental Assessment 2001-
417 was certified by the La Quinta City Council on July 3, 2001, by
adoption of Resolution 2001-91.
Resolution No. 2004-054
Tentative Tract Map 30092, Extension #2
Covenant Development, Inc.
Adopted: May 18, 2004
Page 3
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. That it does hereby grant approval of a one-year time extension for Tentative
Tract 30092, for the reasons set forth in this Resolution and subject to the
attached Conditions of Approval.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La
Quinta City Council, held on this 18th day of May, 2004, by the following vote, to
wit:
AYES: Council Members Henderson, Osborne, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Adolph
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
DON ADOL , M Vor
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
4.N0S!_.G1REEK, CMC, Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
(CITY SEAL)
Resolution No. 2004-054
Tentative Tract Map 30092, Extension #2
Covenant Development, Inc.
Adopted: May 18, 2004
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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M. KATHE INE JENSO City Att rney
City of La Quinta, California
CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2004-054 EXHIBIT "A"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL
TENTATIVE TRACT 30092, EXTENSION #2
COVENANT DEVELOPMENT, INC
MAY 18, 2004
GENERAL
1. Tentative Tract Map No. 30092 shall comply with the requirements and
standards of § § 66410-66499.58 of the California Government Code (the
Subdivision Map Act) and Title 13 of the La Quinta Municipal Code (LQMC)
unless otherwise modified by the following conditions.
2. This Map extension approval shall expire and become null and void on July
3, 2005 unless an extension of time is granted according to the requirements
of Section 13.12.150 of the Subdivision Ordinance.
3. Developer agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City of La
Quinta in the event of any legal claim or litigation arising out of the City's
approval of TT 30092 and certification of EA No. 2001-417. The City of La
Quinta shall have the right to select its defense counsel in its sole discretion.
The City shall promptly notify the subdivider of any claim, action or
proceeding and shall cooperate fully in the defense.
4. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit or building permit for construction
of any building or use contemplated by this approval, the , applicant shall
obtain permits and/or clearances from the following agencies and
departments:
• Fire Marshal
• Public Works Department (Grading Permit, Improvement Permit)
• Community Development Department
• Riverside Co. Environmental Health Department
• Coachella Valley Unified School District
• Coachella Valley Water District (Letters dated 2-26-01 and 3-30-01)
• . Imperial Irrigation District (Letter dated 4-18-01)
• California Regional Water Quality Control Board (NPDES Permit)
• Verizon
Time Warner Cable
• Southern California Gas Company (Letter dated 3-22-01)
The applicant is responsible for any requirements of the permits or
clearances from those jurisdictions. If the requirements include approval of
improvement plans, applicant shall furnish proof of said approvals prior to
obtaining City approval of the plans.
Resolution No. 2004-054
Conditions of Approval - Final
Tentative Tract Map 30092, Extension #2
Adopted: May 18, 2004
Page 2
The applicant shall comply with applicable provisions of the City's NPDES
stormwater discharge permit. Projects disturbing five or more acres, or
smaller projects which are part of a larger project disturbing five or more
acres require a project -specific NPDES permit.The applicant shall submit a
copy of the CWQCB acknowledgment of the applicant's Notice of Intent
(NOI) prior to issuance of a grading or site construction permit. The applicant
shall ensure that the required Storm Water Pollution Protection Plan (SWPPP)
is available for inspection at the project site.
PROPERTY RIGHTS
5. Prior to approval of a final map, the applicant shall acquire or confer
easements and other property rights required of the tentative map or
otherwise necessary for construction 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
maintenance, construction, and reconstruction of essential improvements.
6. The applicant shall dedicate or grant public and private street right of way
and utility easements in conformance with the City's General Plan, Municipal
Code, applicable specific plans, and as required by the City Engineer.
7. Right of way dedications required of this development include:
A. PUBLIC STREETS
1) Avenue 58 (Proposed General Plan Secondary Arterial, 94'
ROW). If a proposed General Plan Amendment is adopted by the
City Council, sufficient right of way shall be dedicated to
accommodate the proposed standard 47-foot right of way from
the centerline of Avenue 58 to comply with the existing
Secondary Arterial Roadway Classification plus a Class II bicycle
lane, except for an additional variable right of way dedication at
the proposed primary entry measured 56 feet north of the
centerline of Avenue 58 and length to be determined by a traffic
study prepared for the applicant by a licensed traffic engineer
per Engineering Bulletin # 03-08. As a minimum, the required
right of way shall be for a length of 100 feet plus a variable
dedication of an additional 50 feet to accommodate
improvements conditioned under STREET AND TRAFFIC
IMPROVEMENTS.
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Conditions of Approval - Final
Tentative Tract Map 30092, Extension #t2
Adopted: May 18, 2004
Page 3
2► Monroe St eet (Primary Arterial, Option A) - 55-foot half of 110-
foot right f way.
B. PRIVATE STREE
1) Main Entry: As required for final configuration of the private
gated entry as approved by the City Engineer.
2) Residential: 37-foot width. Width may be reduced to 33 feet
with parking restricted to one side and 29 feet if on -street
parking is prohibited provided there is adequate off-street
parking f r residents and visitors and the applicant makes
provisions for ongoing enforcement of the restrictions.
C. CULS DE SAC - Public or Private: Use Riverside County Standard 800
(symmetric) or 8 OA (offset) with 39.5-foot 'radius, or larger.
,�- 8. Right of way geometry for knuckle turns and corner cutbacks shall conform
with Riverside County Standard Drawings #801 and #805 respectively
unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer.
9. Dedications shall inclu a additional widths as necessary for dedicated right
and left turn lanes, pus turnouts, and other features contained in the
approved construction Olans.
10. If the City Engineer det rmines that access rights to proposed street rights of
way shown on the tentative map are necessary prior to approval of final
maps dedicating the rights of way, the applicant shall grant the necessary
rights of way within 60 days of written request by the City.
11. The applicant shall ded cate ten -foot public utility easements contiguous with
and along both sides o all private streets. The easements may be reduced to
five feet with the expr ss concurrence of IID.
12. The applicant shall creeite perimeter setbacks along public rights of way as
follows (listed setback depthis is the average depth if meandering wall design
is approved):
A. Avenue 58 (Secondary Arterial) - 10-foot from the R/W — P/L.
B. Monroe Street (Primary Arterial) - 20-foot from the R/W — P/L.
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Conditions of Approval -Final
Tentative Tract Map 30092, Extension #2
Adopted: May 18, 2004
Page 4
The setback requirement applies to all frontage including, but not limited to,
remainder parcels and sites dedicated for utility purposes. The meandering
wall design shall be approved by the Community Development Director and
the City Engineer when perimeter wall improvement plans are submitted for
approval.
Where public facilities (e.g., sidewalks, multi -use trails) are placed on
privately -owned setbacks, the applicant shall dedicate blanket easements for
those purposes.
The meandering wall design shall be approved by the Community
Development Director and the City Engineer when perimeter wall
improvement plans are submitted for approval.
13. The applicant shall dedicate easements necessary for placement of and
access to utility lines and structures, drainage basins, mailbox clusters, park
lands, and common areas.
14. The applicant shall vacate abutter's rights of access Ao public streets and
properties from all frontage along the streets and properties except access
points shown on the approved tentative map.
15. The applicant shall furnish proof of easements or written permission, as
appropriate, from owners of any abutting properties on which grading,
retaining wall construction, permanent slopes, or other encroachments are to
occur.
16. If the applicant proposes vacation or abandonment of any existing rights of
way or access easements which will diminish access rights to any properties
owned by others, the applicant shall provide approved alternate rights of
way or access easements to those properties or notarized letters of consent
from the property owners
17. The applicant shall cause no easements to be granted or recorded over any
portion of this property between the date of approval of this tentative map
by the City Council and the date of recording of any final map(s) covering
the same portion of the property unless such easements are approved by the
City Engineer.
Res6hWon No. 2004-054
,.._ Conditions of Approval - Final
Tentative Tract Map 30092, Extension #t2
Adopted: May 18, 2004
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FINAL MANS) AND PARCEL MANS)
18. Prior to approval of a final map, the applicant shall furnish accurate AutoCad
files of the complete map, as approved by the City's map checker, on
storage media acceptable to the City Engineer. The files shall utilize standard
AutoCad menu items so they may be fully retrieved into a basic AutoCad
program.
If the map was not produced in AutoCad or a file format which can be
converted to AutoCad, the City Engineer may accept raster -image files of the
map.
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.
19. Improvement plans shall be prepared by or under the direct supervision of
qualified engineers and landscape architects, as appropriate. Plans shall be
submitted on 24" x 36" media in the categories of "Rough Grading,"
"Precise Grading," "Streets & Drainage," and "Landscaping." Precise
grading plans shall have signature blocks for Community Development
Director and the Building Official. All other plans shall have signature blocks
for the City Engineer. Plans are not approved for construction until they are
signed.
"Streets 'and Drainage" plans shall normally include signals, sidewalks, bike
paths, entry drives, gates, and parking lots. "Landscaping" plans shall
normally include irrigation improvements, landscape lighting and entry
monuments. "Precise Grading" plans shall normally include perimeter walls.
Plans for improvements not listed above shall be in formats approved by the
City Engineer.
20. The City may maintain standard plans, details and/or construction notes for
elements of construction. For a fee established by City resolution, the
applicant may acquire standard plan and/or detail sheets from the City.
Resolution No. 2004-054
Conditions of Approval — Final
Tentative Tract Map 30092, Extension #2
Adopted: May 18, 2004
Page 6
21. When final plans are approved by the City, the applicant shall furnish
accurate AutoCad files of the complete, approved plans on storage media
acceptable to the City Engineer. The files shall utilize standard AutoCad
menu items so they may be fully retrieved into a basic AutoCad program. At
the completion ' of construction and prior to final acceptance of
improvements, the applicant shall update the files to reflect as -constructed
conditions.
If the plans were not produced in AutoCad or a file format which can be
converted to AutoCad, the City Engineer may accept raster -image files of the
plans.
GRADING
22. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the applicant shall furnish written
acknowledgment from CWQCB of receipt of applicants Notice of Intent
(NOI).
23. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the applicant shall furnish a preliminary
geotechnical ("soils") report and an approved grading plan prepared by a
qualified engineer. The grading plan shall conform with. the recommendations
of the soils report and be certified as adequate by a soils engineer or
engineering geologist.
A statement shall appear on final
development) that a soils report has
17953 of the Health and Safety Code.
maps (if any are required of this
been prepared pursuant to Section
24. Grading within the perimeter setback and parkway areas shall have
undulating terrain and shall conform with the requirements of LQMC Section
9.60.240.F, except where otherwise modified by this condition. The
maximum slope shall not exceed 3:1 anywhere in the landscaped setback
area, except for the backslope (i.e. the slope at the back of the landscape
lot), which shall not exceed 2:1 if fully planted with ground cover. The
maximum slope in the first six (6) feet adjacent to the curb shall not exceed
4:1 when the nearest edge of sidewalk is within six (6) feet, otherwise the
maximum slope within the right of way shall not exceed 3:1. All unpaved
parkway areas adjacent to the curb shall be depressed one -and -one-half
inches 0.5 ") within the first eighteen inches (18") behind the curb. .
Resolution No. 2004-064
Conditions of Approval - Final
Tentative Tract Map 30092, Extension #t2
Adopted: May 18, 2004
Page 7
25. The applicant shall endeavor to minimize differences in elevation at abutting
properties and between separate tracts and lots within this development.
Building pad elevations on contiguous lots shall not differ by more than three
feet except for lots within a tract or parcel map, but not sharing common
street frontage, where the differential shall not exceed five feet.
The limits given in this condition and the previous condition are not
entitlements and more restrictive limits may be imposed in the map approval
or plan checking process. If compliance with the limits is impractical,
however, the City will consider alternatives which minimize safety concerns,
maintenance difficulties and neighboring -owner dissatisfaction with the grade
differential.
26. Prior to occupation of the project site for construction purposes, the
applicant. shall submit and receive approval of a fugitive dust control plan
prepared in accordance with Chapter 6.16, LQMC. The Applicant shall
furnish security, in a form acceptable to the city, in an amount sufficient to
guarantee compliance with the provisions of the permit.
27. The applicant shall maintain graded, undeveloped land to prevent wind and
water erosion of soils. The land shall be planted with interim landscaping or
provided with other erosion control measures approved by the Community
Development and Public Works Departments.
28. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall provide building pad
certifications stamped and signed by qualified engineers or surveyors. For
each pad, the certification shall list the approved elevation, the actual
elevation, the difference between the two, if any, and pad compaction. The
data shall be organized by lot number and listed cumulatively if submitted at
different times.
IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT
29. Depending on the timing of development of the lots or parcels created by
this map and the status of off -site improvements at that time, the subdivider
may be required to construct improvements, to construct additional
improvements subject to reimbursement by others, to reimburse others who
construct improvements that are obligations of this map, to secure the cost
of the improvements for future construction by others, or a combination of
these methods.
Resolution No. 2004-054
Conditions of Approval - Final
Tentative Tract Map 30092, Extension #2
Adopted: May 18, 2004
Page 8
In the event that any of the improvements required herein are constructed by
the City, the Applicant shall, at the time of approval of a map or other
development or building permit, reimburse the City for the cost of those
improvements.
30. The applicant shall construct improvements and/or satisfy obligations, or
furnish an executed, secured agreement to construct improvements and/or
satisfy obligations required by the City prior to approval of a final map or
parcel map or issuance of a certificate of compliance fora waived parcel
map. For secured agreements, security provided, and the release thereof,
shall conform with Chapter 13, LQMC.
Improvements to be made or agreed to shall include removal of any existing
structures or obstructions which are not part of the proposed improvements.
31. If improvements are secured, the applicant shall provide estimates of
improvement costs for checking and approval by the City Engineer.
Estimates shall comply with the schedule of unit costs adopted by City
resolution or ordinance. For items not listed in the City's schedule, estimates
shall meet the approval of the City Engineer.
Estimates for improvements under the jurisdiction of other agencies shall be
approved by those agencies. Security is not required for telephone, gas, or
T.V. cable improvements. However, development -wide improvements shall
not be agendized for final acceptance until the City receives confirmation
from the telephone authority that the applicant has met all requirements for
telephone service to lots within the development.
32. If improvements are phased with multiple final maps or other administrative
approvals (e.g., Site Development Permits), off -site improvements and
common improvements (e.g., retention basins, perimeter walls &
landscaping, gates) shall be constructed or secured prior to approval of the
first phase unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer. Improvements
and obligations required of each phase shall be completed and satisfied prior
to completion of homes or occupancy of permanent buildings within the
phase and subsequent phases unless a construction phasing plan is approved
by the City Engineer.
Resokrtion No. 2004-054
Conditions of Approval - Final
Tentative Tract Map 30092, Extension #t2
Adopted: May 18, 2004
Page 9
33. If the applicant fails to construct improvements or satisfy obligations in a
timely manner or as specified in an approved phasing plan or in an
improvement agreement, the City shall have the right to halt issuance of
building permits or final building inspections, withhold other approvals related
to the development of the project or call upon the surety to complete the
improvements.
DRAINAGE
34. Applicant shall prepare a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan as required
by the State NPDES General Construction Permit.
The applicant shall comply with the provisions of Engineering Bulletin No. 97.03
and the following:
35. Stormwater falling on site during the peak 24-hour period of a 100-year
storm (the design 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.
36. Stormwater shall normally be retained in common retention basins.
Individual -lot basins or other retention schemes may be approved by the City
Engineer for lots 2.5 acres in size or larger or where the use of common
retention is impracticable. If individual -lot retention is approved, the applicant
shall meet the individual -lot retention provisions of Chapter 13.24, LQMC.
37. Storm flow in excess of retention capacity shall be routed through a
designated, unimpeded overflow outlet to the historic drainage relief route.
38. Storm drainage historically received from adjoining property shall be retained
on site or passed through to the overflow outlet.
39. Retention facility design shall be based on site -specific percolation data
which shall be submitted for checking with the retention facility plans. The
design percolation rate shall not exceed two inches per hour.
40. Retention basin slopes shall not exceed 3:1. Maximum retention depth shall
be five feet for common basins and two feet for individual -lot retention.
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Conditions of Approval - Final
Tentative Tract Map 30092, Extension #2
Adopted: May 18, 2004
Page 10
41. Nuisance water shall be retained on site. In residential developments,
nuisance water shall be disposed of in a trickling sand filter and leachfield
approved by the City Engineer. The sand filter and leachfield shall be
designed to contain surges of 3 gph/1,000 sq. ft. (of landscape area) and
infiltrate 5 gpd/1,000 sq. ft.
42. In developments for which security will be provided by public safety entities
(e.g., the La Quinta Safety Department or the Riverside County Sheriff's
Department), retention basins shall be visible from adjacent street(s). No
fence or wall shall be constructed around basins unless approved by the
Community Development Director and the City Engineer.
43. The tract shall be designed to accommodate purging and blowoff water from
any on -site or adjacent well sites granted or dedicated to the local water
utility authority as a requirement for development of this property.
UTILITIES
44. The applicant shall obtain the approval of the City Engineer for the location
of all utility lines within the right of way and all aboveground utility
structures including, but not limited to, traffic signal cabinets, electrical
vaults, water valves, and telephone stands, to ensure optimum placement for
practical and aesthetic purposes.
45. Existing aerial lines within or adjacent to the proposed development and all
proposed utilities shall be installed underground, unless otherwise allowed by
General Plan Amendment 2000-073. Power lines exceeding 34.5 Kv are
exempt from this requirement.
46. 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. The
applicant shall provide certified reports of trench compaction for approval of
the City Engineer.
STREET AND TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS
47. The applicant shall install the following street improvements to conform with
the General Plan street type noted in parentheses. (Public street
improvements shall conform with the City's General Plan in effect at the time
of construction.)
A. OFF -SITE STREETS
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Conditions of Approval - Final
Tentative Tract Map 30092, Extension #E2
Adopted: May 18, 2004
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1) Avenue 58 (Proposed General Plan Secondary Arterial, 96'
ROW). If a proposed General Plan Amendment is adopted by the
City Council, widen the north side of the street along all
frontage adjacent to the Specific Plan boundary to its ultimate
width as specified in the Proposed General Plan Amendment
and the requirements of these conditions. Rehabilitate and/or
reconstruct existing roadway pavement as necessary to
augment and convert it from a rural county -road design
standard to La Quinta's urban arterial design standard. The
north curb face shall be located thirty-six feet (36') north of the
centerline, except at locations where additional street width is
needed to accommodate the following:
a. Bus turnouts (if required by Sunline Transit).
b. A deceleration/right turn only lane* at the Primary Entry.
The north curb face shall be located forty eight feet (4801)
north of the centerline, if a proposed General Plan
Amendment is adopted by the City Council as specified
above.
Other required improvements in the Avenue 5.8 right of way
and/or adjacent landscape setback area include:
C. All appurtenant components such as, but not limited to,
curb, gutter, traffic control striping, legends and signs,
plus a single overhead street light at the street
connection to Avenue 58.
d. An 8-foot wide meandering sidewalk. The meandering
sidewalk shall have an arrhythmic horizontal layout that
utilizes concave and convex curves, with respect to the
curb line that touches the back of curb, at intervals not to
exceed 250 feet. The sidewalk curvature radii should
vary between 50 and 300 feet, and at each point of
reverse curvature, the radius should change to assist in
creating the arrhythmic layout. The sidewalk shall
meander in to the landscape setback lot, and approach
within 22 feet of the perimeter wall, at intervals not to
exceed 250 feet.
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Conditions of Approval - Final
Tentative Tract Map 30092, Extension #2
Adopted: May 18, 2004
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2) Monroe Street (Primary Arterial Option A; 110' R/W) - Widen
the west side of the street along all frontage adjacent to the
Tentative Map boundary to its ultimate width on the west side,
as specified in the General Plan and these conditions.
Rehabilitate and/or reconstruct existing roadway pavement as
necessary to augment and convert it from a rural county -road
design standard to La Quinta's urban arterial design standard.
The west curb face shall be located forty-three feet (43') west
of the centerline, except at locations where additional street
width is needed to accommodate the following:
a. Bus turnouts (if required by Sunline Transit)
Other required improvements in the Monroe Street right of way and/or
adjacent landscape setback area include:
b. All appurtenant components such as, but not limited to,
curb, gutter, traffic control striping, legends and signs,
plus a single overhead street light at the street
connection to Avenue 58.
C. An 8-foot wide meandering sidewalk. The meandering
sidewalk shall have an arrhythmic horizontal layout that
utilizes concave and convex curves, with respect to the
curb line that touches the back of curb, at intervals not to
exceed 250 feet. The sidewalk curvature radii should
vary between 50 and 300 feet, and at each point of
reverse curvature, the radius should change to assist in
creating the arrhythmic layout. The sidewalk shall
meander in to the landscape setback lot, and approach
within 22 feet of the perimeter wall, at intervals not to
exceed 250 feet.
d. Half width of an 18-foot wide raised landscaped median
along the entire boundary of the Tentative Tract Map,
unless otherwise determined by the City Engineer.
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Conditions of Approval - Final
E Tentative Tract Map 30092, Extension #2
Adopted: May 18, 2004
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3) Developer shall enter into a secured agreement for the deferred
installation of a traffic signal at the main entrance off Avenue
58 at such time that signal warrants are met. Developer shall
pay its fair share based on an "after the fact" traffic study.
Developer may assign secured agreement to the HOA.
Signalized intersection costs to be divided based on percentages
of use to the participating developments.
B. PRIVATE STREETS
Residential: 36-foot travel width. Width may be reduced to 32 feet
with parking restricted to one side and 28 feet with on -street parking
prohibited if there is adequate off-street parking for residents and
visitors and the applicant provides for perpetual enforcement of the
restrictions by the homeowners association.
C. CULS DE SAC
Use Riverside County Standard 800 (symmetric) or 800A (offset) with
38-foot curb radius.
Entry drives, main interior circulation routes, turn knuckles, corner cutbacks,
bus turnouts, dedicated turn lanes, and other features contained in the
approved construction plans may warrant additional street widths as
determined by the City Engineer.
All gated entries shall provide for a three -car minimum stacking capacity for
inbound traffic; and shall provide for a full turn -around outlet for non -
accepted vehicles.
Where a gated entry is proposed, the applicant shall submit a detailed exhibit
at a scale of 1 " = 10% demonstrating that those passenger vehicles that do
not gain entry into the development can safely make a full turn -around out
onto the main street from the gated entry.
Two lanes of traffic shall be provided on the entry side of each gated entry,
one lane shall be dedicated for residents, and one lane for visitors.
48. 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.
Resolution No. 2004-054
Conditions of Approval - Final
Tentative Tract Map 30092, Extension #2
Adopted: May 18, 2004
Page 14
49. The applicant may be required to extend improvements beyond development
boundaries to ensure they safely integrate with existing improvements (e.g.,
grading; traffic control devices and transitions in alignment, elevation or
dimensions of streets and sidewalks).
50. Improvements shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the
LQMC, adopted standards, supplemental drawings and specifications, and as
approved by the City Engineer. Improvement. plans for. streets, access gates
and parking areas shall be stamped and signed by qualified engineers.
51. Knuckle turns and corner cutbacks shall conform with Riverside County
Standard Drawings #801 and #805 respectively unless otherwise approved
by the City Engineer.
52. Streets shall have vertical curbs or other approved curb configurations which
convey water without ponding and provide lateral containment of dust and
residue for street sweeping. If a wedge or rolled curb design is approved, the
lip at the flowline shall be vertical (1 /8" batter) and a minimum of 0.1 ' in
height. Unused curb cuts on any lot shall be restored to normal curbing prior
to final inspection of permanent building(s) on the lot.
53. 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
Collector
Secondary Arterial
Primary Arterial
Major Arterial
3.0" a.c./4.50" c.a.b.
4.0"/5.00"
4.0"/6.00"
4.5"/6.00"
5.5"/6.50"
54. 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.
Resolution No. 2004-054
Conditions of Approval - Final
Tentative Tract Map 30092, Extension #t2
Adopted: May 18, 2004
Page 15
The applicant shall sample native soils along the approximate alignment of
the sidewalk subgrade for all frontages of the Avenue 58 and Monroe Street
Tentative Tract boundaries for soluble sulfate ion concentrate. The concrete
mix design shall conform to the requirements of Table 19 A-4 of the Uniform
Building Code (UBC). Sampling shall be one per 1,000 linear feet of
sidewalk, or as determined by the City Engineer.
55. The City will conduct final inspections of homes and other 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 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 tract 'or when
directed by the City, whichever comes first.
56. General access points and turning movements of traffic are limited to the
following:
A. Avenue 58 (Secondary Arterial) - No turning restriction.
B. Emergency Access on Monroe Street - No public access allowed; left
turns are restricted.
LANDSCAPING
57. Landscape and irrigation plans for landscaped lots, landscape setback areas
and medians shall be prepared by a landscape architect and be prepared
based on the water conservation measures in Chapter 8.13 of the Municipal
Code. Landscape and irrigation plans shall be approved by the Community
Development Department. The plans are not approved for construction until
they have been approved and signed by -the Coachella Valley Water District
and the Riverside County Agricultural Commissioner.
58. The applicant shall provide landscaping in required setbacks, retention
basins, common lots, and park areas.
59. Landscape and irrigation plans for landscaped lots and setbacks, medians,
retention basins, and parks shall be signed and stamped by a licensed
landscape architect.
Resolution No. 2004-054
Conditions of Approval - Final
Tentative Tract Map 30092, Extension #2
Adopted: May 18, 2004
Page 16
The applicant shall submit plans for approval by the Community
Development Department prior to plan checking by the Public Works
Department.
When plan checking is complete, the applicant shall obtain the signatures of
CVWD and the Riverside County Agricultural Commissioner prior to
submitting for signature by the City Engineer. Plans are not approved for
construction until signed by the City Engineer.
60. Landscape areas shall have permanent irrigation improvements meeting the
requirements of the City Engineer. Use of lawn shall be minimized with no
lawn or spray irrigation within 18 inches of curbs along public streets.
61. The developer and subsequent property owner shall continuously maintain all
required landscaping in a healthy and viable condition as required by Section
9.60.240 (E3) of the Zoning Ordinance.
PUBLIC SERVICES
62. The applicant shall provide public transit improvements as required by
Sunline Transit and approved by the City Engineer.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
63. The applicant shall employ construction quality -assurance measures which
meet the approval of the City Engineer.
64. The applicant shall employ or retain qualified civil engineers, geotechnical
engineers, surveyors, or other appropriate professionals to provide sufficient
construction supervision to be able to furnish and -sign accurate record
drawings.
65. The applicant shall arrange and bear the cost of measurement, sampling and
testing procedures not included in the City's inspection program but required
by the City as evidence that construction materials and methods comply
with plans, specifications and applicable regulations.
ResoNrtion No. 2004-054
Conditions of Approval - Final
Tentative Tract Map 30092, Extension #t2
Adopted: May 18, 2004
Page 17
66. Upon completion of construction, the applicant shall furnish the City
reproducible record drawings of all improvement plans which were signed by
the City. Each sheet shall be clearly marked "Record Drawings," "As -Built"
or "As -Constructed" and shall be stamped and signed by the engineer or
surveyor certifying to the accuracy of the drawings. The applicant shall
revise the CAD or raster -image files previously submitted to the City to
reflect as -constructed conditions.
MAINTENANCE
67. The applicant shall make provisions for continuous, perpetual maintenance of
all on -site improvements, perimeter landscaping, access drives, and
sidewalks (except for multi -use trails). The applicant shall maintain required
public improvements until expressly released from this responsibility by the
appropriate public agency.
FEES AND DEPOSITS
68. The applicant shall pay the City's established fees for plan checking and
construction inspection. Fee amounts shall be those in effect when the
applicant makes application for plan checking and permits.
69. Prior to approval of a final map or completion of any approval process for
modification of boundaries of the property or lots subject to these
conditions, the applicant shall process a reapportionment of any bonded
assessment(s) against the property and pay the cost of the reapportionment.
70. The developer shall pay school mitigation fees to the Coachella Valley
Unified School District based on their requirements. Fees shall be paid prior
to building permit issuance by the City.
71. Provisions shall be made to comply with the terms and requirements of the
City's adopted Infrastructure Fee program in effect at the time of issuance of
building permits.
72. Approved standard fire hydrants, located at each street intersection and
spaced not more than 330 feet apart with no portion of any lot frontage
more than 165 feet from a hydrant. Minimum fire flow shall be 1,000 g.p.m.
for a 2-hour duration at 20 psi.
Resolution No. 2004-054
Conditions of Approval — Final
Tentative Tract Map 30092, Extension #2
Adopted: May 18, 2004
Page 18
73. Blue dot reflectors shall be mounted in the middle of streets directly in line
with fire hydrants.
74. 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' 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.
75. 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.
76. The required water system, including fire hydrants, shall be installed and
accepted by the appropriate water agency prior to any combustible building
materials being placed on an individual lot.
77. 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.
MISCELLANEOUS
78. All public agency letters received for this case are made part of the case file
documents for plan checking purposes.
79. The Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for the Tract shall be approved
by the City Attorney prior to approval of the final map by the City Council.
80. Privacy walls fronting onto Avenue 58 and Monroe Street shall either
meander (i.e.,minimum 5'-0" undulation) or include minimum three foot
offsets every second lot. Perimeter tract improvements (conceptual plans)
shall be approved by the Planning Commission, including landscaping and
decorative screen walls.
81. Bureau of Reclamation easements that traverse the project site shall be
disclosed on the final map.
Resolution No. 2004-054
Conditions of Approval - Final
Tentative Tract Map 30092, Extension *2
Adopted: May 18, 2004
Page 19
82. No permanent improvements may be constructed within the 50-foot
easement area of the Avenue 58 agricultural drain or the 10-foot easement
area of lateral 123.45-0.75 without the written consent of the Coachella
Valley Water District.
83. Revise the Tract Map exhibit map to reflect the Geotechnical Investigation
Report regarding liquefaction.