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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 25, 2003
7:00 P.M.
**NOTE**
ALL ITEMS NOT CONSIDERED BY 11:00 P.M. WILL BE CONTINUED
TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING
Beginning Resolution 2003-010
Beginning Minute Motion 2003-004
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.
Ill. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of the Minutes of the regular meeting on February 11, 2003.
B. Department Report
V. PRESENTATIONS: None
PC/AGENDA
VI. PUBLIC HEARING -
A. Item ................. SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2001-707,
AMENDMENT #1
Applicant .......... Trans West Housing and La Quinta Talante LLC (c/o
Mr. Geoffrey Mc Comic, Vice President)
Location ........... Althea Court, a private cul-de-sac street; north side
of Avenue 50, east of Tract 28964 (Talante) and
approximately 1,262 ± feet west of Jefferson Street
Request ........... Review of architectural plans for three prototype
single story residential units that range in size from
3,172 square feet to 3,555 square feet for a 12-lot
single family subdivision (Tract 30331, Amendment
#1)
Action .............. Minute Motion 2003-
VI1. BUSINESS ITEMS:
A. Item .................
SIGN APPLICATION 2002-616 AMENDMENT #1
Applicant ..........
Graphic Resources for Desert Automotive, LLC
Location ...........
Southwest corner of Simon Drive and Highway 1 1 1
Request ............
Revision to a previously approved sign program
Action ..............
Minute Motion 2003-
B. Item .................
DISCUSSION OF ZONING ISSUES
Applicant ..........
City of La Quinta
Location ...........
City-wide
Request ............
Review of zoning issues pertaining to: side yard
setbacks and second story definition
Action ..............
Provide staff with direction
VIII. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL: None
IX. COMMISSIONER ITEMS:
A. Report of City Council meeting - Commissioner Kirk
X. ADJOURNMENT:
This meeting of the Planning Commission will be adjourned to a Regular Meeting
to be held on March 11, 2003, at 7:00 p.m.
PC/AGENDA
The La Quinta City Council Chamber is handicapped accessible. If special equipment
is needed for the hearing impaired, please call the City Clerk's Office at 777-7025,
twenty-four (24) hours in advance of the meeting and accommodations will be made.
If special electronic equipment is needed to make presentation to the Planning
Commission, arrangements should be made in advance by contacting the Community
Development Department at 777-7125. A one (1) week notice is required.
If background material is to be presented to the Planning Commission during a meeting,
please be advised that eight (8) copies of all documents, exhibits, etc., must be
supplied to the Community Development Department for distribution. It is requested
that this take place prior to the beginning of the 7:00 p.m. meeting.
PC/AGENDA
MINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall
78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA
February 11, 2003 7:00 P.M.
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. This meeting of the Planning Commission was called to order at 7:00
p.m. by Chairman Butler who asked Commissioner Kirk to lead the flag
salute.
B. Present: Commissioners Jacques Abels, Tom Kirk, Steve Robbins,
Robert Tyler and Chairman Butler.
C. Staff present: Community Development Director Jerry Herman, City
Attorney Kathy Jenson, Planning Manager Oscar Orci, Assistant City
Engineer Steve Speer, Principal Planner Stan Sawa, Associate Planner
Greg Trousdell, and Executive Secretary Betty Sawyer.
II. PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
III. CONFIRMATION OF THE AGENDA:
IV. CONSENT ITEMS:
A. Chairman Butler asked if there were any corrections to the Minutes of
January 28, 2003. Commissioner Tyler asked that Page 13, Item A.3.
be corrected to state: "Vice Chairman Tyler asked what part of the
existing sign on Highway 1 1 1, near the Downey Savings Building, was
being removed. Staff stated the entire sign. The Code allows one
monument sign per street frontage. Vice Chairman Tyler stated he would
prefer to keep the Plaza La Quinta sign per se, but just delete the hanging
oval "Von's" sign. In regard to the letter size, what latitude does the
Commission have? Community Development Director Jerry Herman
stated the Commission has the latitude to approve what has been
submitted and what will remain. Vice Chairman Tyler asked the distance
being proposed to move the monument sign back from Washington
Street should be specified. Community Development Director Jerry
Herman stated the verbiage could be clarified to state it will be moved to
the back of the inside of the curb line." There being no further
corrections, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners
Abels/Robbins to approve the minutes as modified. Unanimously
approved.
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B. Department Report: None.
V. PRESENTATIONS: None
VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
A. Specific Plan 99-036 and Site Development Permit 2002-756; a request
of David and Jamie Reulman (Radio Active) for an amendment to the
Specific Plan to allow certain changes to design guidelines and review of
architectural, landscape, site, and lighting plans for a 15,248 square foot
two story commercial building located at 78-441 Corporate Centre Drive.
1. Chairman Butler asked for the staff report. Associate Planner Greg
Trousdell presented the information contained in the staff report,
a copy of which is on file in the Community Development
Department.
2. Chairman Butler asked if there were any questions of staff.
Commissioner Robbins questioned why the applicant was
requesting a reduction of the driveway throat depth. If he
remembers correctly, this was discussed extensively when it was
first approved and staff strongly recommended these widths for
stacking purposes. Assistant City Engineer Steve Speer stated the
conditions contained in the original specific plan were those
required by the Municipal Code at that time. The depth of the
aisle is reflected by the number of parking spaces in the parking
lot. There is a possibility to reduce some of them, but not to the
level the applicant is requesting. Commissioner Robbins confirmed
the Public Works Department staff was not recommending
approval of the request.
3. Commissioner Tyler stated it appears that Home Depot has no
setback for their drive aisles. Assistant City Engineer Steve Speer
stated there are some drive aisles without.
4. Commissioner Kirk asked if the original specific plan required a 50
foot setback. Staff stated yes, on Dune Palms Road. The gas
station, which is part of this specific plan, exists to less than that
standard. Staff is uncertain how this happened but, Radio Active
is now asking for the same setback. Commissioner Kirk asked if
staff was requesting to retain the existing specific plan
requirements, or go with the applicant's request. Staff reviewed
the original specific plan development requirements.
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5. Commissioner Robbins asked if we were pushing the parking lot
back or the access to the parking lot. Staff indicated the drive
aisle would have to come out another 11 feet before the aisle can
occur; the entry bulb will be enlarged. The building could be
redesigned to accomplish this driveway enhancement.
Commissioner Robbins asked if the intent of the longer drive aisle
was to separate the incoming traffic from the traffic inside the
site. Staff stated yes, in theory. Discussion continued.
Commissioner Robbins stated he thinks this is similar to the other
gas station on Adams Street. He agrees with lining this up, but
two wrongs don't make a right.
6. Commissioner Tyler questioned the "existing AM/PM" wording on
the map. Staff stated it is a composite drawing and they are just
noting it as a convenience facility to the south. Commissioner
Tyler stated he could find no reference in the specific plan
regarding what the street access for the shared driveway should
be for Dune Palms Road. Assistant City Engineer Steve Speer
stated Dune Palms Road is a Secondary Arterial with no raised
median and it is almost impossible to enforce any kind of a turning
movement restriction. Commissioner Tyler stated his concern was
that Dune Palms Drive is currently striped with a double -double
yellow line which prohibits left turns in or out of the access which
has created a problem. Staff stated there is no way to create a
turning pocket at this location until the other side of the street is
developed and the street widened. Commissioner Tyler stated that
if the police enforce the left turn movement it will create a worse
situation somewhere else. He believes this situation as currently
designed is impossible. Staff stated that at this particular location
it is virtually impossible to enforce turning restrictions. If we don't
like this then we have to change what we approve.
7. There being no further questions of staff, Chairman Butler asked
if the applicant would like to address the Commission. Mr. Bob
Ricciardi, architect for the project, suggested using temporary
stanchions along with signs prohibiting a left turn in until the street
can be developed to its ultimate width could possible solve this
situation. He also stated their site plan is an improvement over the
specific plan exhibit in that they are not proposing any parking on
the southernmost access driveway and they have aligned their
driveway with the J. Paul Building.
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8. Chairman Butler asked if there was any other public comment.
Mr. Bob Mainiero, engineering representative for Klein
Development who is developing the six acres to the west of the
USA Gas Station discuss the problem of the throat width on
Highway 1 1 1 as it related to their project. In their opinion, the
problem came with the development of the USA Gas Station. If
the throat depth is measured from the point of a car backing out
to the street curb, they meet the requirement. He noted the
location where the problem exists on the site plan. Discussion
followed as to the pattern of access to the site and why they
needed relief from the condition.
9. Commissioner Kirk asked staff for their opinion on the problem.
Assistant City Engineer Steve Speer stated they should be
measuring out to the curb line at Highway 1 1 1, which is
approximately 70 feet. Mr. Mainiero stated that if that was true,
they would have no problem.
10. Commissioner Robbins asked if the driveway to the gas station is
nonconforming. Staff stated it is and the applicant has the right
to make their request to the Commission. If staff believes it
should be different, they can recommend condition changes. The
drawing in the specific plan, although it showed the access aisles,
the reality is that the conditions required something different.
When USA Gas developed, the conditions were not followed.
11. There being no other public participation, Chairman Butler closed
the public participation portion of the hearing and opened the
matter up for Commission discussion.
12. Commissioner Tyler asked for an explanation as to what they were
approving. Associate Planner Greg Trousdell stated that on this
exhibit, the curb transitions away from the site and the current
property line transitions along Highway 1 1 1 at an offset alignment.
13. There being no discussion, it was moved and seconded by
Commissioners Abels/Tyler to adopt Resolution 2003-006,
approving Specific Plan 99-036 Amendment #2 as recommended.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Abels, Kirk, Robbins, Tyler, and
Chairman Butler. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN:
None.
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14. It was moved and seconded by Commissioners Abels/Kirk to adopt
Resolution 2003-007 approving Site Development Permit 2002-
756, subject to the conditions as amended.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Abels, Kirk, Robbins, Tyler, and
Chairman Butler. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN:
None.
Commissioner Kirk excused himself for the next item due to a potential conflict of
interest due to the proximity of his residence to the project, and left the dais.
B. Village Use Permit 2001-013. Amendment #1; a request of La Quinta
Grill for an amendment to alter the building layout for two office buildings
and convert the existing residential building to office use on the east side
of Avenida Bermudas, between Calle Cadiz and Calle Barcelona.
1. Chairman Butler asked for the staff report. Planning Manager
Oscar Orci presented the information contained in the staff report,
a copy of which is on file in the Community Development
Department.
2. Chairman Butler asked if there were any questions of staff.
Commissioner Robbins asked why the continuation of the sidewalk
was not being addressed at this time. Staff indicated that
sidewalks have not been requested for other projects in the area,
but staff may wish to pursue a sidewalk in the future and this
applicant is willing to provide a part of the sidewalk at this time.
Commissioner Robbins asked if the sidewalk could be routed onto
the property. Staff stated they could work with the applicant to
accomplish this.
3. Chairman Butler asked staff to explain what was being
demolished. Staff stated the amendment was to leave the existing
residence and convert it to an office building instead of
demolishing it.
4. Commissioner Tyler questioned the distance from Avenida
Bermudas of the new building and if the code allowed this. Staff
stated it was a determination of the Planning Commission.
Commissioner Tyler questioned why Conditions 43-60 were being
required. Staff stated these were conditions recommended by the
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Sherif's Department and were not mandatory. Commissioner Tyler
stated they should be deleted unless they specifically apply.
5. There being no further questions of staff, Chairman Butler asked
if the applicant would like to address the Commission. Mr. Ken
West, project superintendent for the project, stated he was
available for any questions. He would agree with the removal of
the conditions indicated by Commissioner Tyler.
6. Chairman Butler asked if there was any other public comment.
Ms. Audrey Ostrowski, P. 0. box 351, La Quinta, stated she has
no objections to the project, except for the parking. As there is
not enough parking for the area, people will be using her lot for
parking which is an on -going problem for her.
7. There being no other public participation, Chairman Butler closed
the public participation portion and opened the matter up for
Commission discussion.
8. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by
Commissioners Abels/Robbins to adopt Resolution 2003-008,
approving Site Development Permit 2001-013, Amendment #1 as
amended:
a. Conditions #43-60: eliminated
ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Abels, Robbins, Tyler, and Chairman
Butler. NOES: None. ABSENT: Commissioner Kirk.
ABSTAIN: None.
Commissioner Kirk rejoined the Commission.
VII. BUSINESS ITEMS:
A. Street Name Change 2003-014, a request of Old Town La Quinta, LLC
for adoption of a Resolution of Intent setting March 25, 2003, as a Public
Hearing date to consider a Street Name Change from Avenida Buena
Ventura to Main Street, east of Avenida Bermudas, south of and parallel
to Calle Tampico.
1. Chairman Butler asked for the staff report. Principal Planner Stan
Sawa presented the information contained in the staff report, a
copy of which is on file in the Community Development
Department.
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2. Chairman Butler asked if there were any questions of staff.
Commissioner Tyler questioned who the owners were referred to
in the staff report. Staff stated it was over 60% of the property
owners whose property fronts onto the street.
3. There being no further questions of staff, Chairman Butler closed
the public participation portion and opened the matter for
Commission discussion.
4. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by
Commissioners Robbins/Abets to adopt Resolution 2003-009,
setting March 25, 2003 as the date for a public hearing to
consider Street Name Change 2003-014.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Abets, Kirk, Robbins, Tyler, and
Chairman Butler. NOES. None. ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
B. Site Development Permit 2002-759, a request of Sedona Homes for
review of prototype architectural plans for four residential unit types to
be constructed in Tract 29894 located northeast of the intersection of
Jefferson Street and Avenue 54 with The Hideaway.
1. Chairman Butler asked for the staff report. Principal Planner Stan
Sawa presented the information contained in the staff report, a
copy of which is on file in the Community Development
Department.
2. Chairman Butler asked if there were any questions of staff. There
being no questions of staff, Chairman Butler asked if the applicant
would like to address the Commission. Mr. Lance Alcama gave a
brief review of the project.
3. Commissioner Tyler stated his concern regarding the number of
plans with wood trim and the amount of maintenance it will take.
Mr. Alcama stated the garage doors are not wood, but a wood -like
material and the wood doors are treated to withstand the weather.
4. There being no further discussion, Chairman Butler closed the
public participation portion and opened the matter for Commission
discussion.
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5. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by
Commissioners Tyler/Abels to adopt Minute Motion 2003-003,
approving Site Development Permit 2002-759, as recommended.
Motion passed unanimously.
C. Discussion of Zoning Issues, a request of staff for review of zoning
issues pertaining to: drive throughs, gas stations, side yard setbacks,
compatibility, and second story definitions.
1. Chairman Butler asked for the staff report. Planning Manager
Oscar Ordi gave the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the
Community Development Department.
2. Vice Chairman Butler commended staff on the report. Due to the
complexity of the material, he suggested this item be continue to
a separate meeting. Staff recommended taking these issues one
at a time at future meetings.
3. Commissioner Robbins concurred with placing them on the agenda
one at a time.
4. Commissioner Abels suggested a study session to review the
items.
5. Commissioner Tyler asked that gas stations be separated from the
other drive throughs. Staff suggested taking them in order one at
a time at the next meeting.
VIII. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL: None.
IX. COMMISSIONER ITEMS:
A. Commissioner Butler gave a report of the City Council meeting of
February 4, 2003.
B. Commissioner Tyler reported on the presentation by Mr. Oliphant on the
Centerpoint project. He also noted the opening of Kohl stores in the
Ontario Mills and in Temecula.
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X. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners
Abels/Robbins to adjourn this regular meeting of the Planning Commission to a regular
meeting of the Planning Commission to be held February 25, 2003, at 7:00 p.m. This
meeting of the Planning Commission was adjourned at 8:25 p.m. on February 11,
2003.
Respectfully submitted,
Betty J. Sawyer, Executive Secretary
City of La Quinta, California
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PH #A
PLANNING COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
DATE: FEBRUARY 25, 2003
CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2001-707, AMENDMENT #1
APPLICANT/
PROPERTY
OWNER: TRANS WEST HOUSING AND LA QUINTA TALANTE LLC (C/O
MR. R. GEOFFREY MC COMIC, VICE PRESIDENT)
REQUEST: REVIEW OF ARCHITECTURAL PLANS FOR THREE PROTOTYPE
SINGLE STORY RESIDENTIAL UNITS THAT RANGE IN SIZE FROM
3,172 SQUARE FEET TO 3,555 SQUARE FEET FOR A 12-LOT
SINGLE FAMILY SUBDIVISION (TRACT NO. 30331, AMENDMENT
#1)
LOCATION: ALTHEA COURT, A PRIVATE CUL-DE-SAC STREET; NORTH SIDE
OF AVENUE 50, EAST OF TRACT NO. 28964 (TALANTE) AND
APPROXIMATELY 1,262 ± FEET WEST OF JEFFERSON STREET
ARCHITECT: THE MC KINLEY ASSOCIATES, INC.
GENERAL PLAN/
ZONING
DESIGNATIONS: LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (4-8 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE);
LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
ENVIRONMENTAL
CONSIDERATION: ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 2001-435 WAS PREVIOUSLY
COMPLETED FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 30331 AMENDMENT
#1, OF WHICH THIS PROJECT IS A PART. NO CHANGED
CIRCUMSTANCES OR CONDITIONS ARE PROPOSED WHICH
WOULD TRIGGER THE PREPARATION OF A SUBSEQUENT
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PURSUANT TO PUBLIC RESOURCES
CODE SECTION 21166.
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SURROUNDING
LAND USES:
NORTH: VACANT RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY IN THE RANCHO LA QUINTA
COUNTRY CLUB PER SPECIFIC PLAN 84-004 AND TRACT NO.
29457 (FINAL PHASE)
SOUTH: ACROSS AVENUE 50, UNDER CONSTRUCTION PALMILLA
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT OF 159 HOUSES PER SPECIFIC
PLAN 2000-048, TRACT NO. 29858 (PHASES 1 AND 2) AND
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2001-694
EAST: UNDER CONSTRUCTION RENAISSANCE RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT OF 103 HOUSES PER SPECIFIC PLAN 98-034,
TRACT NO. 29053 AND SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2002-727
WEST: UNDER CONSTRUCTION TALANTE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
OF 78 HOUSES PER TRACT NO. 28964 AND SITE
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2001-707
Tentative Tract Map 30331 (Amendment #1) was approved by the City Council on
August 6, 2002, by adoption of Resolution 2002-127 for Santa Properties,
establishing a 12-lot single family subdivision on 5.1 acres. Typical lot sizes are 115
feet wide by 109 feet long (13,021 square feet) and larger depending on their location
in the private, gated development. The developer acquired the entitled project site five
months ago; since acquisition, various development plans have been prepared to
initiate construction of the required site improvements.
Trans West Housing is requesting to use Talante housing plans for this development
since they are the developer of both projects. Plans 1-4 were approved by the
Planning Commission on July 24, 2001 under Resolution 2001-103, subject to
conditions (Attachment 2). Under this request, only three prototype house plans
(Plans 1-3) are proposed ranging in size from 3,172 square feet to 3,555 square feet.
All the houses are single -story and have multiple front facades using a California -
Mediterranean architectural theme which relies on exterior stucco and concrete tile
roofing. Four facade treatments per plan provide variation in window sizes and
shapes, changes in roof designs (hips and gables), projecting facade elements, and
other distinct but unifying features such as either exposed rafter tails or stucco fascias,
stone veneer, glass block windows, wood shutters, etc. Building color schemes are
variations of white and brown.
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Proposed house plan types are as follows:
Plan 1
Plan 2
Plan 3
Sq. Footage
3,172
3,230
3,555
Bedrooms
4 to 5
4
4 to 5
Garage type
Parking Spaces
Front Loaded
3
Front Loaded
3
Front Loaded
3
Note: Minor floor plan variations are offered. Dens are counted as bedrooms.
The previously approved Talante landscape plan consists of two street trees (24" box
and larger) per lot accented by mounded sod, a variety of five gallon shrubs, palm
trees and annual color. Trees used for the project are California Pepper, Thornless
Mesquite and African Sumac. Corner lots have a total of five trees with three usually
along the side of the house. Rock boulders accentuate the landscape planting
program.
On July 11, 2001, the Talante house plans for Tentative Tract 30331 were
recommended for approval by the City's Architecture and Landscape Review
Committee by adoption of Minute Motion 2001-029. The developer indicates these
same house plans will be used for this project.
Mandatory findings as required by Section 9.60.330 (Residential Tract Development
Review) of the Zoning Ordinance can be made as follows:
A. The proposed units are of a compatible architectural design, colors, and
materials to abutting subdivision developments in the vicinity. The one story
houses utilize similar architectural features such as concrete roof tiles, exterior
plaster, pop -out stucco surrounds, inset windows, decorative eaves and lighting.
The proposed conditions require that the final construction plans be approved
by the Community Development Department before building permit issuance.
B. The Zoning Code requires a minimum of two different front elevations, varied
roof heights, and window and door surrounds for flat elevation planes. The
proposed units comply with these requirements in that four facades per plan are
proposed, including roof height variations and designs. The applicant's plans,
including architectural themes, are in compliance with City design requirements
and compatible with adjoining residential developments.
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C. House sizes comply with and exceed the City's RL Zone District minimum
requirement of 1,400 square feet and have properly sized garages.
D. The approved Talante front yard landscaping plans are in compliance with the
City's Zoning Code requirements in that the plant pallette is varied and
compatible with the surrounding residential properties. Condition #2A restricts
the use of turf in front yard areas to no more than 50 percent to reduce site
water usage. Condition #2C requires that the Avenue 50 parkway landscape
plans to be approved by the City's Architecture and Landscape Review
Committee (ALRC) before acceptance by the Community Development
Department.
By adoption of Minute Motion 2003-_, approve Site Development Permit 2001-707
Amendment #1, subject to the following conditions:
1. 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
this project. The City of La Quinta shall have the right to select its defense
counsel at its sole discretion. This indemnification shall include any award
toward attorney's fees. The City shall promptly notify the developer of any
claim, action or proceeding and shall cooperate fully in the defense.
2. Final front yard landscaping plans shall be prepared by a licensed landscape
architect and submitted to the Community Development Department for review
and approval prior to issuance of any building permit for units authorized by this
approval in compliance with Chapter 8.13 (Water Efficient Landscaping) of the
Municipal Code. The landscape and irrigation plans shall be approved by the
Coachella Valley Water District and Riverside County Agriculture Commissioner
prior to submittal to the final plans to the Community Development Department.
A. Front yard landscaping shall consist of two trees (i.e., a minimum 1.0
inch caliper measured three feet up from grade level after planting), ten
5-gallon shrubs, and groundcover. Corner lots require an additional three
15-gallon trees (i.e., 0.75 inch caliper or larger). Palm trees may count
as a shade tree if the trunk is six feet tall. Double lodge poles (two-inch
diameter) shall be used to stake trees. All shrubs and trees shall be
irrigated by bubbler or emitters. To encourage water conservation, no
more than 50% of the front yard landscaping shall be devoted to turf.
Future home buyers shall be offered an option to have no turf areas in
their front yard through the use of desertscape materials.
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B. Use of lawn areas shall be minimized with no lawn, or spray irrigation,
being placed within 18 inches of street curbs.
C. Avenue 50 parkway landscaping plans shall be approved by the
Architecture and Landscape Review Committee before working drawing
are submitted to the Community Development Department for approval.
Design components of the plan shall be similar to the Talante project,
unless otherwise approved by the ALRC and the Community
Development Department.
D. 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.
3. A centralized mailbox delivery system shall be used for the project pursuant to
any requirements of the U.S. Postal Service.
4. Building permits shall be issued within one year, unless an extension is applied
for and granted by the Planning Commission pursuant to Section 9.200.080 of
the Zoning Ordinance. Minor amendments to the development plans shall be
subject to approval by the Community Development Director.
5. Permits for temporary development facilities and/or signs shall be submitted to
the Community Development Department for approval.
6. The developer shall comply with all applicable conditions of Tentative Tract Map
30331 Amendment #1.
Proparbd by:
P11e9 Trousdell, Associate Planner
Attachments:
1 . Tentative Tract Map 30331 Amendment #1 Exhibit
2. SDP 2001-707 Conditions of Approval
3. Architecture Booklet (Commission only)
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ATTACHMENTS
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ATTACHMENT 1
IN THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALL
TENTA.TIVTE TRACT MAP NO. 30331 AM]
BEING A SUBDIVISION OF A PORTION OF THE EAST 1/5 OF TI
WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP
SOUTH RANGE 7 EAST, S.B.M.
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VICINITY MAP
NOT TO SCALE
THOMAS BROTHER'S REFERENCE
PACE 5470• A.5
2000 EDITION
APPLICANT.
SANTA PROPERTIES k DEVELOPMENT LLC
49105 CASs DEL ORO IA OUINTA. CA
PHONE: (760)771-5725
FAX: (760)7--1-4086
OWNER:
SANTA PROPERTIES h DEVELOPMENT LLC !649-520-010. 012)
49105 CASA DEL ORO LA OUINTA, CA
PNCINE: (760)771-5725
FAX: (760)771-4086
ENGINEER:
WATSON @ WATSON ENGINEERING. INC
79440 CORPORATE CENTER DRIVE. SUITE 107
LA OUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253
PM1NE' (760) 771-6237
FAX- (78O) 771-6238
ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBERS:
649-520 - O1C. 012. 013
UTILITY PURVEYORS:
WATER. COACHELLA VALLEY WATEF DISTRICT
SEWER: COACNEL A VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
ELECTRIC: IMPERIAL IRRIGATION DISTRICT
TELEPHONE: \ERIZON
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2001-103
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 2001-707
PM LA QUINTA, LLC
JULY 24, 2001
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
GENERAL
EXHIBIT "A"
ATTACHMENT 2
1. 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
this project. The City of La Quinta shall have the right to select its defense
counsel at its sole discretion. This indemnification shall include any award
toward attorney's fees. The City shall promptly notify the developer of any
claim, action or proceeding and shall cooperate fully in the defense.
2. Final front yard landscaping plans shall be prepared by a licensed landscape
architect and submitted to the Community Development Department for review
and approval prior to issuance of any building permit for units authorized by this
approval in compliance with Chapter 8.13 (Water Efficient Landscaping) of the
Municipal Code.
The landscape and irrigation plans shall be approved by the Coachella Valley
Water District and Riverside County Agriculture Commissioner prior to submittal
to the final plans to the Community Development Department.
A. Front yard landscaping shall consist of two trees (i.e., a minimum 1.0
inch caliper measured three feet up from grade level after planting), ten
5-gallon shrubs, and groundcover. Corner lots require an additional three
15-gallon trees (i.e., 0.75 inch caliper or larger). Lodge poles (2"
diameter) shall be used to stake trees. All shrubs and trees shall be
irrigated by bubbler or emitters.
3. The developer shall comply with all applicable conditions of Tentative Tract Map
No. 28964.
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STAFF REPORT
PLANNING COMMISSION
DATE: FEBRUARY 25, 2003
CASE NO.: SIGN. APPLICATION 2002-616, AMENDMENT NO. 1 - SIGN
PROGRAM APPLICATION FOR CHAMPION CADILLAC
(FORMERLY SIMON MOTORS)
APPLICANT: GRAPHIC RESOURCES (Mr. SKIP BERG)
PROPERTY
OWNER: DESERT AUTOMOTIVE, LLC
REQUEST: REVISION TO A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED SIGN PROGRAM
LOCATION: SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SIMON DRIVE/HIGHWAY 1 1 1
ENVIRONMENTAL
CONSIDERATION: ON -PREMISE SIGNS ARE CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT
UNDER CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 1531 1(a)
GENERAL PLAN
DESIGNATION: M/RC (MIXED/REGIONAL COMMERCIAL), WITH A NON-
RESIDENTIAL OVERLAY
ZONING: CR (REGIONAL COMMERCIAL)
BACKGROUND:
Site Background
The applicant applied for and received Planning Commission approval to modify the
existing signs (SIMON MOTORS) for the new CHAMPION CADILLAC CHEVROLET
dealership on May 28, 2002.
Staff noted the size difference during a review of the site and advised the applicant by
letter on October 31, 2002, that the signs being installed looked bigger than those
approved by the Planning Commission. The applicant has now submitted an inventory
of the sign changes they wish to modify from the May 28, 2002 Planning Commission
approval. The overall square footage of the new sign modifications is more than that
originally approved by the Planning Commission by 21 square feet.
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The chart below identifies the sign locations, the original sign program for Simon
Motors, previous Planning Commission approval for the new Champion Motors, and
the proposed changes:
LARGE
MAP
SIMON
COMMISSION
PROPOSED
MAP-
LOCATION
MOTORS
APPROVAL
REQUEST
PAGE
SIGNS
MAY 28, 2002
NO.
1 of 5
Highway 1 1 1- Chevrolet -
88 sq. ft.
76 sq. ft
84 sq. ft
Bowtie
inc. two bowties
inc. one bowtie
1 of 5
Highway 111 -
126 sq. ft.
57 sq. ft.
115 sq. ft
Champion
1 of 5
Highway 111 -
88 sq. ft.
57 sq. ft.
48.5 sq. ft.
Cadillac and Logo
2 of 5
Tower - Champion & Logo
129 sq. ft.
75 sq. ft.
75 sq. ft.
&
3 sides (eliminated logos
5 of 5
for Chevy & Cad.)
2 of 5
West Wall- next to
56 sq. ft.
38 sq. ft.
37 sq. ft.
shopping center
3 of 5
Service Drive Entrance
27 sq. ft.
40 sq. ft.
44 sq. ft.
service - Cad & chevy
3 of 5
East Wall -
48 sq. ft.
35 sq. ft.
35 sq. ft.
Simon Drive
3 of 5
Customer parking -
<9 sq. ft. >
<9.1 sq. ft. >
< 12 sq. ft. >
4 of 5
Wall above Parts Dept.
14 sq. ft.
35 sq. ft.
92.5 sq. ft.
with 3 logos
4 of 5
Monument sign
0 sq. ft.
50 sq. ft.
41 sq. ft.
5 of 5
Illuminated Awning with 3
0 sq. ft.
0 sq. ft.
25 sq. ft.
logos
TOTAL
576 sq. ft.
463 sq. ft.
597 sq. ft.
INCREASE / DECREASE
-1 13 SQ. FT.
+ 21 SQ. FT.
The applicant is requesting an illuminated awning with three logos on the eastern side
of the building facing Simon Drive. Awnings are permitted, however, translucent or
transparent signs on internally illuminated awnings are prohibited.
FINDINGS:
The Planning Commission can make the following findings in support of this request
in that Sign Application 2002-616, Amendment No. 1 complies with the Sign
Regulations in that:
A. The alternate type of sign modifications have been made to facilitate
compatibility with the structure on the site and improve the overall appearance
of the signs.
B. The additional sign area granted is to overcome a disadvantage as a result of the
large setback and the sign.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Minute Motion 2003- , approving Sign Application 2002-616, Amendment
No. 1, subject to the following conditions:
1. Exhibit A, Sheets 1, 2, 3, and 4 - Approved as submitted, unless modified by
the following conditions.
2. The awning and signs on the awning can not be translucent or transparent.
3. The two buildings located on the southeast corner of the site are prohibited
from any signs on their south and west elevations.
Attachments:
1. Approved and Proposed dealer signs - large exhibits
2. Photos
PLANNING COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
DATE: FEBRUARY 25, 2003
REQUEST: REVIEW ZONING ISSUES PERTAINING TO: SIDE YARD
SETBACK, AND SECOND STORY DEFINITION.
LOCATION: CITY-WIDE
APPLICANT: CITY OF LA QUINTA
Staff presented a review of several zoning issues to the Planning Commission at its
meeting of February 11 th. At that meeting staff was directed to bring back one issue
for discussion at each future meeting. As a result of certain scheduling conflicts, staff
is introducing two items at this time.
There are no recommendation requested by staff at this time. This information is
provided for consideration and discussion purposes only. The Planning Commission
can provide staff with direction. If changes are recommended to be made to the
Zoning Code those changes would be brought back at a public hearing and would
ultimately require City Council approval.
The Planning Commission has expressed concern regarding the variety of side yard
setback requirements for various proposed improvements, especially the setback
requirements for mechanical equipment.
Typical Zoning Code interior sideyard setback provisions are noted below:
Min. Setback Code Section
1. 0.0 feet for fences and walls Section 9.60.030
2. 0.0 feet for open RV storage Section 9.60.130
3. 3.0 feet for swimming pools and spas Section 9.60.070
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4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
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3.5 feet for roof overhangs, chimneys, awnings
3.5 feet for cantilevered bay windows
3.5 feet for storage sheds less than 100 s.f.
5.0 feet for balconies, stairways, uncovered decks
5.0 feet for the houses and garages
5.0 feet for patio covers, excluding overhangs
5.0 feet for storage sheds greater than 101 s.f.
5.0 feet for BBQ's, waterfalls, etc.
5.0 feet for mechanical equipment*
5.0 feet for second residential units
5.0 feet for guest houses
5.0 feet for freestanding permanent fireplaces
10.0 feet for tennis and other game courts
Section 9.50.060
Section 9.50.060
Section 9.60.050
Section 9.50.060
Section 9.30.030
Section 9.60.040
Section 9.60.050
Section 9.60.045
Section 9.60.070
Section 9.60.090
Section 9.60.100
Section 9.60.045
Section 9.60.150
Note: Five feet if a perpetuity easement is established between adjacent
properties.
Over the last ten years, the City has adjusted the Zoning Code provisions to allow
pools to be within three feet of a side yard property line, and established setback
requirements for outdoor recreational features and recreational vehicles. Most
recently, the Planning Commission requested that staff re-evaluate the existing setback
provisions for side yard areas to determine if additional changes are warranted.
The following is a list of discussion points for the Commission's consideration:
1. Uniform side yard setback regulations for all improvements;
2. Access to rear yard;
3. Open space buffer between structures/property line;
4. Noise from mechanical equipment, recreational vehicles, fountains; and
5. Visibility of improvements in the side yard from adjacent properties.
Mr. Swift Lockard, resident of the Cove, is requesting permission to construct a family
room with a mezzanine in the rear yard. According to the Code, a mezzanine is not
permitted. Note: Mr. Lockard's property has an existing legal non -conforming
mezzanine.
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Section 9.30.040(C) limits homes in the Cove Zoning District to one story. According
to Section 9.28.030, a story means "that portion of a building included between the
surface of any floor and the surface of the floor immediately above it or, if there is no
floor above, then the space between the floor and the ceiling above it." Thus, the
mezzanine would be considered a second story and is not permitted.
Mr. Lockard, is requesting the Commission consider modifying the Code to exclude
mezzanines from the City's definition. Should the Commission wish to discuss this
request, the following issues should be considered:
1. Height requirement (Code requirements);
2. Exterior appearance;
3. Privacy infringements; and
4. Compatibility with existing and surrounding structures.
Staff recommends the Planning Commission review the issues listed in the report and
provide the appropriate direction to staff.
Prepared and Submitted by:
scar Orci, Planning Manager
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