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PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA
A Regular Meeting to be Held at the
La Quinta City Hall Council Chamber
78-495 Calle Tampico
La Quinta, California
FEBRUARY 28, 2006
7:00 P.M.
**NOTE**
ALL ITEMS NOT CONSIDERED BY 11:00 P.M. WILL BE CONTINUED
TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING
Beginning Resolution 2006-011
Beginning Minute Motion 2006-001
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Pledge of Allegiance
B. Roll Call
II. PUBLIC COMMENT
This is the time set aside for public comment on any matter not scheduled
for public hearing. Please complete a "Request to Speak" form and limit your
comments to three minutes.
III. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 14, 2006.
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V. PUBLIC HEARING:
For all Public Hearings on the Agenda, a completed "Request to Speak" form must
be filed with the Executive Secretary prior to the start of the Planning Commission
consideration of that item. The Chairman will invite individuals who have requested
the opportunity to speak, to come forward at the appropriate time.
Any person may submit written comments to the Planning Commission before a
public hearing, may appear and be heard in support of, or in opposition to, the
approval of the project(s) at the time of the hearing. If you challenge any project(s)
in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised
at the public hearing or in written correspondence delivered to the City at, or prior
to the public hearing.
A. Item ................ SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2005-851
Applicant ......... Desert Elite, Inc.
Location .......... West side of Monroe Street, approximately one -quarter
mile north of Avenue 58
Request ........... Consideration of architectural and landscaping plans for
four prototypical residential plans and common areas for
use in Tract 31910 (Capistrano).
Action ............. Minute Motion 2006-
VI. BUSINESS ITEM: None.
VII. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL: None
Vill. COMMISSIONER ITEMS:
A. Review of City Council meeting of February 21, 2006.
IX. ADJOURNMENT:
This meeting of the Planning Commission will be adjourned to a Regular
Meeting to be held on March 14, 2006, at 7:00 p.m.
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DECLARATION OF POSTING
I, Betty J. Sawyer, Executive Secretary of the City of La Quinta, do hereby declare
that the foregoing Agenda for the La Quinta Planning Commission meeting of
Tuesday, February 28, 2006, was posted on the outside entry to the Council
Chamber, 78-495 Calle Tampico and the bulletin board at the La Quinta Cove Post
Office, on Friday, February 24, 2006.
DATED: February 24, 2006
J. A ER, Lt>'Cecutive Secretary
City df Ca Quinta, California
Public Notices
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equipment is needed for the hearing impaired, please call the City Clerk's office at
777-7123, twenty-four (24) hours in advance of the meeting and accommodations
will be made.
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Commission, arrangements should be made in advance by contacting the City
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Planning Commission meeting, please be advised that eight (8) copies of all
documents, exhibits, etc., must be supplied to the Executive Secretary for
distribution. It is requested that this take place prior to the beginning of the 7:00
p.m, meeting.
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PLANNING COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
DATE: FEBRUARY 28, 2006
CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2005-851
APPLICANT: DESERT ELITE, INC.
ARCHITECT: DANIELAN ASSOCIATES
LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECT: RGA, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS, INC.
REQUEST: CONSIDERATION OF ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPING
PLANS FOR FOUR PROTOTYPICAL RESIDENTIAL PLANS AND
COMMON AREAS FOR USE IN TRACT 31910 (CAPISTRANO)
LOCATION: WEST SIDE OF MONROE STREET APPROXIMATELY ONE -
QUARTER MILE NORTH OF AVENUE 58
ENVIRONMENTAL
REVIEW: THE LA QUINTA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
HAS DETERMINED THAT THE REQUEST HAS BEEN ASSESSED IN
CONJUNCTION WITH ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 2003-
496 FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 31910 WHICH WAS
CERTIFIED ON APRIL 6, 2004. NO CHANGED CIRCUMSTANCES
OR CONDITIONS ARE PROPOSED, OR NEW INFORMATION HAS
BEEN SUBMITTED WHICH WOULD TRIGGER THE PREPARATION
OF A SUBSEQUENT ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PURSUANT TO
PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE SECTION 21166.
ZONING: RL (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL)
GENERAL PLAN
DESIGNATION: LDR (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL)
SURROUNDING
ZONING AND
LAND USES: NORTH: RL / PALMS COUNTRY CLUB
SOUTH: RL / PALMS COUNTRY CLUB UNDER
CONSTRUCTION
EAST: RIVERSIDE COUNTY / VACANT AND SINGLE
FAMILY RESIDENCE
WEST: RL / PALMS COUNTRY CLUB
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BACKGROUND:
A Tentative Tract Map consisting of 130 residential lots was approved for this 38+
acre property on April 6, 2004 (Attachments 1 and 2). Presently, the applicants are
preparing final tract and improvement plans.
PROJECT PROPOSAL:
The applicant has submitted prototypical plans for four residential model plans
(Attachment 3). Each model plan is designed with two front elevation treatments. The
plans utilize Spanish or Mediterranean styles of architecture and vary in size from 2,464
to 3,037 square feet. All plans are to be one story and vary in height from 18'-2" to
19'-6".
Exterior colors are earth tones with concrete "S" roof tile proposed. Stone veneer is
used on portions of the facades on one elevation type (B) of Plans 2, 3, and 4. The
Plaster will have a sand finish. Decorative accent tile, exterior lights and metal accents
are shown. Shutters are shown on most front elevations. Sectional garage doors have
the appearance and color of wood, but will be constructed of an insulated urethane
material. Material and color samples have been submitted and will be available at the
meeting.
Preliminary typical landscaping plans have been submitted for each of the four models.
Additional plans have been submitted for the private park within the tract and for the
perimeter treatment adjacent to Monroe Street. This includes the street entry, entry
gate and perimeter wall along Monroe Street. Plants are low water and desert types
with a very limited amount of turf shown.
The perimeter wall is shown as a brown mission slumpstone wall with cap. Stone
veneer pilasters are shown in the entry area along with some tubular steel inserts
outside the entry gates.
Typical front yard landscaping plans include a minimum of two trees, a small palm,
shrubs, decomposed granite and a very limited amount of turf. Corner lots will include
an additional three trees, shrubs and decomposed granite.
A private recreation lot is provided in the southern half of the tract. This lot will
provide a swimming pool, spa, and putting green. A small restroom/equipment building
with outdoor shower will be included. The architectural style will match that of the
residences. A small area of turf will be provided at the east end with low water use
planting on the balance of the site.
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ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPING REVIEW COMMITTEE (ALRC):
The ALRC reviewed this request at its meeting of February 1, 2006, and on a 3-0 vote
recommended approval of the request with a condition that the pool area restroom
include workers restroom with separate outside access and that front courtyard entry
gates use varied designs (Attachment 4).
PUBLIC NOTICE:
This application was advertised in the Desert Sun newspaper on February 18, 2006.
All property owners within 500 feet of the site were mailed a copy of the public
hearing notice as required by the La Quinta Municipal Code. As of this writing, no
comments have been received.
CONCLUSION:
The prototype units and pool area building are well designed and comply with
applicable code requirements. The landscaping, entry gates and perimeter walls are
attractive and compatible with the surrounding area with the minor revisions
recommended.
FINDINGS.
The Findings as required by Section 9.210.010 (Site Development Permits) of the
Zoning Code can be made as noted below.
1. Compliance with Zoning Code- The project is consistent with the Design
Guidelines of Section 9.60.330 (Residential Tract Development Review) of the
Zoning Code, which requires a minimum of two different front elevations, varied
roof heights and planes. The proposed units comply with these requirements in
that two facades for each of the plans are proposed and varied planes and roof
lines are provided.
2. Architectural Design- The architectural design of the project, including, but not
limited to the architectural style, scale, building mass, materials, colors,
architectural details, roof style, and other architectural elements, are compatible
with surrounding development in the City.
3. Compliance with CEQA- This request has been previously assessed in
conjunction with Environmental Assessment 2003-496 for Tentative Tract
31910 which was certified by the City Council on April 6, 2004, and therefore,
no further environmental review is needed.
4. Site Design- The site design of the project, including, but not limited to project
entries, interior circulation, pedestrian, equestrian and bicycle ways, pedestrian
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amenities, and other site design elements are compatible with surrounding
development and with the quality of design prevalent in the City and laid out
and provided in compliance with the Zoning Code requirements and approved
Tract Map.
5. Landscape Design- New home and project landscaping is well designed with
plant material appropriate for the area climate. Furthermore, landscape design
and irrigation systems are required to comply with City and Coachella Valley
Water District water efficiency requirements, ensuring efficient water use.
6. Compliance with General Plan- The project is in compliance with the General
Plan in that the property to be developed is designated for residences as
proposed.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Minute Motion 2006- , approving Site Development Permit 2005-851,
pursuant to the above -noted Findings and subject to the attached Conditions of
Approval.
Attachments:
1. Location map
2. Tract map layout
3. Plan exhibits (for Planning Commission only)
4. Minutes for the Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee meeting of
February 1, 2006
Prepared by:
Stan Sawa, Principal Planner
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MINUTE MOTION 2006-
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2005-851
DESERT ELITE, INC.
DATE:
GENERAL
This approval is for the following prototype plans:
Plan 1 - 2,464 sq. ft.
Plan 2 - 2,660 sq. ft.
Plan 3 - 2,949 sq. ft.
Plan 4 - 3,037 sq. ft.
2. Prior to issuance of building permits for any of the units authorized by this
approval, final working drawings shall be approved by the Community
Development Department.
3. Guest houses/casitas', as defined in LQMC Section 9.60.100, are limited to
one per lot/primary dwelling. A master Minor Use Permit for all guest
house/casitas can be processed, subject to the provisions of said Section as
determined by the Community Development Department.
4. 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
development application or any application thereunder. 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.
5. This Site Development Permit is valid for one year, unless an extension is
applied for and granted by the Planning Commission pursuant to Section
9.200.080 of the Zoning Code.
6. SDP 2005-851 shall comply with all applicable conditions and/or mitigation
measures, which are incorporated by reference herein, for the following
related approvals:
• Environmental Assessment 2003-496
• Tentative Tract Map 31910
In the event of any conflict(s) between approval conditions and/or provisions
of these approvals, the Community Development Director shall determine
precedence. No development permits will be issued until compliance with
these conditions has been achieved.
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MINUTE MOTION 2006-
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMN
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2005-851
DESERT ELITE, INC.
DATE:
7. Prior to the issuance of any grading, construction, or building permit by the
City, the applicant shall obtain the necessary clearances and/or permits from
the following agencies, if required;
• Fire Marshal
• Public Works Department (Grading Permit, Improvement Permits)
• Community Development Department
• Riverside Co. Environmental Health Department
• Coachella Valley Unified School District
• Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD)
• Imperial Irrigation District (IID)
• California Water Quality Control Board (CWQCB)
• South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD)
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, the applicant shall furnish proof of such
approvals when submitting those improvement plans for City approval.
8. Any roof -mounted mechanical equipment must be screened within or
otherwise integral to the roof structure, using compatible architectural
materials and treatments, so as to not be visible from surrounding properties
and streets. Working drawings showing all such equipment and locations
shall be submitted to the Building and Safety Department along with
construction plan submittal for building permits.
9. All two car garages shall maintain the 20-foot x 20-foot minimum interior
dimensions as specified in Chapter 9.150 (Parking), LQMC.
10. Air conditioning/pool equipment cannot be located in the side yards unless
five feet of clearance between equipment and property line is provided.
11. Pilasters shall be provided along Monroe Street at 75-feet to 100-feet
intervals.
12. A no turf front yard option shall be provided to buyers for all types of lots by
deleting the small turf area in the front yard and replacing with decorative
decomposed gravel.
13. The pool area restroom shall include an outside access workers restroom.
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MINUTE MOTION 2006-
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2005-851
DESERT ELITE, INC.
DATE:
14. The front courtyard entry gates for residential units shall use varied designs.
15. Perimeter wall shall have a sack finish on it.
16. Subdivision identification sign shall be approved by staff under a separate
sign permit and be designed to be compatible with the entry elements.
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ARCHITECTURE & LANDSCAPING REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING
A Regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall
78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA
February 1, 2006 10:00 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER
A. This meeting of the Architectural and Landscapi Review Committee
was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by Planning anager Les Johnson.
B. Committee Members present: Bill Bo/it, Frank Christopher, and
Tracy Smith.
C. Staff present: Planning Manager es Johnson, Principal Planner Stan
Sawa, and ExecutiveYNDA:
etty Sawyer.
II. PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
III. CONFIRMATION OF THE Aonfirmed.
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A. Committee Wember Christopher asked that Page 3, Item 7 be
corrected X state, "...commended the architect..." There being no
further c nges to the minutes of January 4, 2006, it was moved and
secon d by Committee Members Christopher/Bobbitt as corrected.
Una ' ously approved.
V. BUSINESS ITEMS:
A. Site Development Permit 2005-851; a request of Desert Elite, Inc. for
dad` consideration of architectural and landscaping plans for four
prototypical residential plans for use in Tract 31910 located on the
west side Monroe Street one quarter mile north of Avenue 58.
1. Principal Planner Stan Sawa presented the information
contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the
Community Development Department. Staff introduced Mr.
John Pedalino, applicant, and Ron Gregory, landscape architect.
Mr. Pedalino asked for clarification of the pilasters for the
perimeter wall. Staff noted they were requiring the pilasters
along Monroe Street as well.
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Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee
February 1, 2006
1. Committee Member Smith asked the purpose of the two gates
into the retention area. Mr. Pedalino stated they were for
access to the retention basins for maintenance.
2. Committee Member Christopher asked if there were planter
beds in front of the pilaster at the entry gate. Mr. Gregory
stated yes. Committee Member Christopher asked if the access
gates to the retention basin would be the same railing material.
Mr. Pedalino stated it would be tubular steel. Committee
Member Christopher asked if the intention of the courtyard
gates was to make them look different or the same. Mr.
Pedalino stated they were looking for a different look. They are
yet to decide whether or not the courtyard will be option or part
of the package. The concept of floor plan is to market to
retirees or semi -retirees.
3. Committee Member Bobbitt asked if separate restrooms for the
maintenance workers would be constructed. Mr. Pedalino
stated he was not sure if they would, as this development is
not that large. They were willing to make the adjustment to
allow the third outside restroom for the workers.
4. Mr. Gregory asked how they would be required to offer the
desertscape landscaping. Staff stated the turf area is small;
they could substitute it with decomposed granite or river rock.
Staff is just asking that the option be offered.
5. There being no further questions of the applicant, it was moved
and seconded by Committee Members Christopher to adopt
Minute Motion 2006-004 recommending approval of Site
Development Permit 2005-851, as recommended and as
follows:
a. Front entry gate designs shall be varied throughout the
project.
b. A third restroom for workers shall be added to the
common area restroom.
Unanimously approved.
VI. COR SPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL: None.
VII. COMMI EE MEMBER ITEMS: None
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Phis Issue:
President's Report
By: Kathleen A. Garcia, FASLA
idents Report ....................1-2
A Year of Great Promise
,e Your Successes................2
artment Officers 3
Welcome to 2006, a year that should see great progress in planning and
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community development as the League focuses on policies that promot
etors Report ........................ 3
the development and redevelopment of healthy and safe cities. As yout
-y Committee Reps ............. 4
new department president, I am anxious to see the League's goals
fulfilled and am going to enjoy working with all of you to that end.
ating Rosters ....................... 4
to Know
The 2006 strategic focus hold great significance to those of us in
............................4-5
Planning & Community Development, as our daily efforts are critical
;ue Numbers ........................ 5
towards and directly related to creating healthy and safe cities. The
ndar..................................... 5
League's three strategic goals for 2006 — infrastructure, housing and
Rty Focus 5
redevelopment — touch every aspect of planning that engages us as we
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work to plan and redevelop our cities. So not only should we be able tc
tern City .............................. 6
contribute to implementing the goals, we should learn a tremendous
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amount from the efforts and be able to advance our daily practice of
community development.
i Planners Institute .............6
e Photos 7
At the November Board of Directors Meeting and League Leaders
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Workshop, we heard from experts throughout the state on the issues
ference Keynote .................. 7
facing California. Most impressive to me was Dr. Leo Estrada, a
demographer and professor at UCLA's School of Public Affairs. "It's
time to look at our state a little differently because we are changing," hi
urged. "We could maintain the sprawling growth patterns and face an
increasing strain on infrastructure. We could allow our diverse popular
to divide along the lines of income, age and ethnicity and undermine of
cities. We could fail to reach out to the new Californian and diminish
citizen involvement in our democracy. And we could only reap the
benefits of our technological and economic advancements without
investing in our future generations."
"Or we could act," Dr. Estrada reminded us. "We could look at ways ti
provide housing for all income levels. We could actively engage the
The League's mission is to
restore and protect local
citizenry in decisions about their community. We can ensure that
control for cities through
infrastructure is provided with development and that our growth patter
education and advocacy
support those who do not have or choose to use automobiles. We can
to enhance the quality of
life for all Californians.
invest in our youth as the next generation who will inherit our city as
their home." (continued on next page)
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and Community Development Department Newsletter Winter 20(
ident's Message Cont.
League's three strategic goals
rated — and were no doubt influenced
Dr. Estrada's message. The first
to expand housing supply and
dability following the League's
:iples for Smart Growth and in
ice with new jobs, directly faces one
e challenges of a changing California
. on. As housing costs have shot
ind most Californian's realities, the
Tican Dream has proven to be just
— an unattainable dream. If our
nation is changing, why not change
lousing stock? We could diversify
lousing supply to offer a more varied
i of residence and a departure from
S bedroom 2 bath suburban tract
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loubt that the second goal, to expand
stment in infrastructure, relates to
i current and future Californians.
hasn't been thwarted by a genuine
I or desire to take mass transit? How
y times have we seen the lack of
i space hamper our ability to exercise
develop community. How often has
need for sewer, water or storm water
istructure compromised our
ironment? These are the issues that
g citizens together. Infrastructure
:stment can build both the framework
cell as the community.
e are going to maintain California's
xse and changing population, we
ald also look at reinvestment as a
itive tool for providing housing and
astructure. Redevelopment funding is
cal to maintaining what is good about
cities and correcting that which has
lined. New investiture brings new
, and that is precisely the new
ifornian we are becoming. The
goe's third goal of protecting critical
welopment funding should help
are we can revitalize our regions to
efit our changing citizenry.
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Message Cont.
Many of your jurisdictions are no doubt doing much of this now. Bul
with the New Year, it's the perfect time to take a step back and ask if
could be doing it better, differently or more effectively? It's the perf(
resolution for 2006.
The 2006 Department Officers
Our department has a very energetic and informed slate of officers th
year. Susan Healy Keene, AICP, West Hollywood's Director of
Community Development is our First Vice President. Our Second V.
President is Robert Combs, a Planning Commissioner with the City o
Danville. Lynn Osborn is serving in her second year as a member of
Board of Directors representing our department. This year I have
assumed the mantle of President. In addition to being a planner and
landscape architect in private practice with Wallace Roberts & Todd,
am Vice Chair of the City of San Diego Planning Commission and of
Southeastern San Diego Redevelopment Board of Directors.
All your officers bring great enthusiasm, expertise and vigor to the li.
up. Look for biographies further along in this newsletter and get to k
your 2006 department officers.
After a tremendously successful year, a special recognition is due to
Sharon Fierro, the 2005 Department President and Campbell's
Community Development Director. Sharon's long-time League
involvement has left big shoes to fill, but her energy and organizatioi
make it quite easy to get underway. Sharon will serve this year as Pa
President and has already been a great resource for me. Genevieve
Morelos, our League Staff member also deserves our on -going
appreciation. She is credited with keeping us all informed and
communicating; we know we cannot function in 2006 without her.
We look forward to hearing from you and to your involvement in the
success of the Planning & Community Development Department dw
2006. The Planner's Institute is shaping up wonderfully and I look
forward to meeting you March 22 - 24'h in Monterey for three days c
discussion, learning and expanding our horizons.
Share Your Successes!
Is something going on in your city that other planning and communi
development professionals could learn from or use in their city? If s
us know about it! Submit an article by February 25th for the Spring
Newsletter to Genevieve Morelos at gmorelos(a�cacities.orz
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and Community Development Department Newsletter Winter 200
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696-9303
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866-2140, Fax: (408) 871-5140
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Director's Report
By Lynn Osborn, Planning Commissioner, Danville
The Planning and Community Development Department was well
represented during the League Leaders' Workshop in November 2005
San Diego. At that time the League's Board of Directors adopted the
following strategic focus and goals for 2006, in consultation with the
leaders of the League's divisions, departments, caucuses and policy
committees.
Strategic Focus: To support policies that directly promote the
development and redevelopment of healthy and safe cities.
Strategic Goals: In 2006 the League of California Cities, and its
divisions, departments, caucuses and policy committees will advocate:
• Expanded funding for state and local investment in the physic
infrastructure of California, including, but not limited to, its
roadways, bridges, levees, parks, libraries, and systems for
delivering and treating water, wastewater and storm water.
Expanded housing supply and affordability for all Californian:
consistent with the planning and environmental quality
objectives of the League's Principles for Smart Growth and thi
League's mission to restore and protect local control.
• Protection of critical Redevelopment funding and authority, th
critical tools necessary for local investment in future affordabl
housing and the infrastructure so necessary for the continued
expansion of the California economy.
The Planning and Community Development Department will work to
fulfill these goals primarily through education and outreach during the
2006 Planners' Institute in Monterey, March 22-24. As always, planne
and commissioners are encouraged to provide input for sessions of
interest, as well as attend the conference. It should be a great year ahe�
for the department with our great new leadership.
All the best,
Lynn Osborn
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and Communitv Development Department Newsletter Winter 201
2006 Policy Committee
Representatives
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munity Services
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ning Commissioner,
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ctor Community Development
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!ronmental Quality
.aid D. Lamm, AICP
uty City Manager-
elopment Services Director, and,
-utive Director of the Redevelopment
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to Mesa, 714 754-5270
Lamm ci costa-mesa.ca.us
sing, Community and
nomic Development
ron Fierro
imunity Development Director
ipbell, (408) 866-2140
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lic Safety
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enue and Taxation
hdi Aluzri
nmunity Development Director
erly Hills, (310) 285-1124
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nsportation, Communication and
lic Works
►dy Richardson
Planner & Housing Program Analyst
narillo, (805) 388-5369
iyrichardson(a)ci.camarillo.ca.us
Rosters
It is that time of the year again; time to update Department Rosters fo
Planning Commissioners and Planning and Community Developmeni
Directors.
Please send all roster information to Genevieve Morelos at
gmorelos(&,cacities.org or fax to 916-658-8240 by February 20th. Rc
information should include, name, title, city, address, phone and fax
numbers and email.
We plan to have the new rosters available during the 2006 Planners
hnstitute in Monterey. Your contact information will help the League
keep you informed of important upcoming events.
Get to Know your 2006 Department Officers and
Policv Committee Reps
Lynn Osborn, Director
Lynn was elected to a two year term on the League of California Citi
Board of Directors in September 2004, representing the League's
Planning and Community Development Department. She has served
the League's Housing and General Plan Task Force and technical
advisory committee since early 2005. She has been a Planning
Commissioner and Heritage Resource Commissioner for the Town o
Danville for fifteen years and has thirteen years of transportation pro
management experience, serving ten jurisdictions in Contra Costa
County.
Don Lamm, Second Vice President
Don has been with the City for twenty years, and previously Commu
Development Director of Tustin and Cypress, also in Orange Count)
Overall, with thirty-one years of local government planning experier.
Don is the longest tenured planning director in Orange County. Don
Past President of the Planning Directors Association of Orange Cour
Charter Member of the American Planning Association, certified by
American Institute of Certified Planners, and a Full Member of the
Urban Land Institute.
Costa Mesa, known as the "City of the Arts", is home of the Orange
County Performing Arts Center, and South Coast Plaza the most
successful shopping mall in the world with anticipated 2005 sales of
billion.
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(916)658-8227
Conference Calendar
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March 22-24, 2006, Monterey
2006 Annual Conference
September 6-9, San Diego
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Committee Reps cont.
Lamm Cont.
While Costa Mesa is also home for the two tallest buildings in Orange
County, real estate development is exploding with such new proposals
seven high rise luxury condominium towers ranging from 18 to 22
stories high. Furthermore, Costa Mesa just created four "Urban Plans"
for residential and mixed -use overlay zoning as an economic
development incentive for urban renewal. The Urban Plans are attracti
significant interest in community reinvestment and construction of nei
housing.
Development activity in Costa Mesa is an indicator that Orange Count
has turned the corner from suburbia to a future urban center."
Karen Hardy, Community Services Policy Committee
Representative
Karen Hardy, has served the City of Santa Clara for over I 1 years,
five years on the Historical and Landmarks Commission and for the p,
6 % years on the Planning Commission.
Santa Clara is a charter city and the
oldest established in the San Francisco South Bay (1852). Santa Clara
also known as the "Mission City." We have a long history beginning
with the mission, through the ranchero period (complete with a world
renowned tannery), to an agricultural period with orchards (plum, peat
cherry, etc.) finally to the heart of Silicon Valley (home to the
headquarters of Intel, Sun Microsystems & many others).
Susan Healy Keene, 1" Vice President
Susan Healy Keene, AICP is V Vice President of the League's Planni
Department. Her fifteen years of municipal experience include workir
for the Town of Corte Madera in Marin County and nine years with thl
City of Santa Monica. She has also worked for architecture firms in it
San Francisco Bay area.
Susan is the Director of Community Development for the City of Wes
Hollywood. West Hollywood is an entertainment center with many
restaurants, hotels and nightclubs. It is a relatively small city, 1.9 sque
mile and 35,000 people, known for the Sunset Strip, the Pacific Desigr
Center, and its diverse population of Gay and Lesbian residents, senior
and Russian -speaking immigrants. Three new hotel projects have bees
approved in the last year. In addition, the City is in the process of
creating new incentives to encourage development of mixed -use and
green building projects. Last year, the City celebrated its 20'b
anniversary.
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h 22, 2006
7:00 P.M.
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citing companies will display
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Budgeting
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Wednesday, March 22
1:0O - 2:15 p.m.
Opening General Session — Dan
Burden —Walkable Cities
2:45 — 4:00 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions
4:00 — 7:00 p.m.
Evening Welcome Reception
and Mini Expo
(Strolling Dinner)
Thursday, March 23
7:30 - 8:3o a.m.
Networking Breakfast
(Full Buffet at the Portola Plaza
Hotel's De Anza Ballroom)
9:00 - 10:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. —
noon
Concurrent Sessions
General Luncheon
12:15 - 2:O0 P.M.
Keynote Speaker — David Sucher —
City Comforts
2:45 — 4:00 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions
Mobile Session (advance on -site
registration required)
4:30 — 5:30 p.m.
Networking Sessions
7:30 - 1O:O0 p.m.
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Reception
An exquisite evening of food, music
and gallons of see life!
Friday, March 24
9:00-10:15a.m.
Concurrent Sessions
10:30 —11:45 a.m.
Closing General Session — Jerry
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that have visuals of different
of amenities in your city which
it unique and special.
examples include hand painted
trash receptacles (from local
s in Danville), specially
rated public bus benches (like
: in Santa Rosa), public art, or
dea which could be replicated in
cities to make everyday uses or
s more special or that develop a
to character for your community.
photos along with a brief
iption and your city name to
Osborn at
1m 511contracosta.ore
ad it in a CD to:
Osbom
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Oakland Blvd. Suite 100
iut Creek, CA 94596
1 407-0353
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Featured Keynote Speakers
Dan Burden
Honored by Time magazine as one of tl
world's six most important civic innovator
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and selected as the 2001 Transportatic
Research Boards Distinguishe
Lecturer, Dan Burden shares his ten years c
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working in 2000 North America
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communities. Dan will present a unique twi
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California towns, rich and poor, large an
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small, seeking to become or remain gre
places to live. Dan will focus on aesthetic
and place -making challenges unique I
California.
David Sucher, Seattle resident, former
Planning Commissioner, and
Columbia University graduate, will talk
about his book "City Comforts." His
unconventional analysis of the built
environment --that buildings are primarily
"tuning devices" to make ordinary life more
comfortable, rather than the self-expression of
the architect auteur--will expand your horizons
and the way you look at buildings.
Jerald Jellison
David Such
Dr. Jerry Jellison, professor of social
psychology at the University of Southern
California in Los Angeles, for the past 25
years, has been teaching practical
techniques for implementing change to
business professionals throughout the
world. At his session, Jerry will talk about
the practical tools you can put to work
immediately to build, implement and
sustain change.
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Updating League Database
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We are currently updating the League database, to ensure that we have your most current contact
information.
If there are any changes that you need to make or if you are
a new Planning Director
or sit on a Planning Commission,
please send us your current information.
Name:
Title:
Address:
City:
Telephone:
Fax:
E-mail Address:
Comments:
You may FAX or email your updates to the League
at 9161658-8240, Attention: Genevieve Morelos,
or email to: gmorelos@cacities.org
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Sample exotic foods Inspired from Italy's famed Tuscany region. And enjoy a lively day of
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