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1998 01 27 PCMEMORANDUM PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA A Regular Meeting to be Held at the La Quinta City Hall Council Chamber 78-495 Calle Tampico La Quinta, California January 27, 1998 7:00 P.M. **NOTE** ALL ITEMS NOT CONSIDERED BY 11:00 P.M. WILL BE CONTINUED TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING Beginning Resolution 98-005 Beginning Minute Motion 98-001 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 for January 13, 1998 B. Department Report PC/AGENDA V. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Item ..................... SPECIFIC PLAN 85-006, AMENDMENT #2 ANI CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 97-037 Applicant ................ KSL Land Holdings, Inc. Location ................ Northwest corner of Jefferson Street and Avenue 54 Request ................. Approval and recommendation to the City Council of aj amendment to the Oak Tree West Specific Plan and Conditiona Use Permit to allow interim polo/sports fields/hot air ballooi activities and 6,000 square foot lots with a minimum of 55-fee Action ................... Resolution 98- and Resolution 98- B. Item ...................... VILLAGE ON THE GREEN - ENVIRONMENTAI ASSESSMENT 97-349, SPECIFIC PLAN 97-031 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 97-055, TENTATIVI TRACT 28601, AND SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 97 618 Applicant ............... Catellus Residential Group/La Quinta Redevelopment Agenc] Location ................ Northwest corner of Jefferson Street and Avenue 48 Request ................. Approval and recommendation to the City Council fo certification of a Mitigated Negative Declaration o Environmental Impact, approval and recommendation of ; Specific Plan, General Plan Amendment, Tentative Tract, an( Site Development Permit for a 26 acre, 86 family residential le subdivision, and 118 senior apartments with recreationa amenities on 10 acres. Reduce several street widths from thi General Plan required 36-feet to 28- and 32-feet. The projec is affordable to very low through moderate income levels. Action .................. Request to continue VI. BUSINESS ITEMS: A. Item ..................... CONTINUED - SIGN APPLICATION 97-410 Applicant .............. Wells Fargo Bank (Quality Project Coordinating) Location ............... 78-630 Highway 111, within the One Eleven La Quint Shopping Center Request ................ Approval for a modification to the approved sign program b replace a bank mini -branch sign located on Albertson' Supermarket south elevation Action .................. Minute Motion 98- B. Item ..................... STREET VACATION 97-036 Applicant .............. Carmen Kelly, Shirley and Joseph Carpini Location ............... Portions of Calle Sinaloa and Avenida Morales at Avenid Montezuma Request ................ Determination of a General Plan consistency finding for th proposed street vacation Action .................. Minute Motion 98- PC/AGENDA C. Item ..................... STREET VACATION 97-037 Applicant .............. W. M. Doran Location ............... Portions of Avenida Obregon at Avenida Montezuma Request ................ Determination of a General Plan consistency finding for the proposed street vacation Action .................. Minute Motion 98- D. Item ..................... GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY FINDING FOR CVWI PROJECTS Applicant .............. Coachella Valley Water District Location ............... Southeast corner of Calle Tampico and Calle Rondo and eas end of Star Flower Court, east of Blazing Star Trail Request ................ Determination of a General Plan consistency finding for th CVWD projects Action .................. Minute Motion 98- VII. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL VIII. COMMISSIONER ITEMS A. Discussion relative to scheduling a date for a tour of the hillsides. IX. ADJOURNMENT PC/AGENDA MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA January 13, 1998 I. CALL TO ORDER 7:00 P.M. A. This meeting of the Planning Commission was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Chairman Butler who asked Commissioner Gardner to lead the flag salute. B. Chairman Butler requested the roll call: Present: Commissioners Abels, Gardner, Kirk, Seaton, Tyler, Woodard and Chairman Butler. C. Staff present: Community Development Director Jerry Herman, City Attorney Dawn Honeywell, Planning Manager Christine di Iorio, Senior Engineer Steve Speer, Principal Planner Stan Sawa, and Executive Secretary Betty Sawyer. II. PUBLIC COMMENT: A. Ms. Kathryn Hull, Chairman of the Cultural Commission and Mr. John Bentley, Commissioner to the Cultural Commission gave a presentation on the Cultural Master Plan. Chairman Butler asked that the representatives make a presentation at a future Planning Commission meeting and directed staff to have copies of the Cultural Master Plan for distribution to the Commission for their review prior to the meeting. III. CONFIRMATION OF THE AGENDA: Confirmed. IV. CONSENT CALENDAR: A. Chairman Butler asked if there were any changes to the Minutes of December 23, 1997. Commissioner Tyler asked that the minutes be amended on Page 4, Item B.2., to delete the last five words of the sentence and renumber the paragraphs correctly. There being no other corrections, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Seaton/Abels to approve the minutes as corrected. Unanimously approved. IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Tentative Tract 28640; a request of Watson & Christiansen Engineering for TD Desert Development for approval and recommendation to the City Council of a subdivision of land to create 77 single family and miscellaneous lots on 22.97 acres. PC-13-98 I Planning Commission Meeting January 13, 1998 1. Chairman Butler opened the public hearing and asked for the staff report. Planning Manager Christine di Iorio 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 Tyler asked about the 55-foot width streets. He asked staff why the Commission was being asked to approve the street widths based on a future amendment being approved. It appears the Commission is telling everyone that whenever the amendment is reviewed, it will be approved. Staff explained the final map was being held in abeyance until the amendment was approved. They cannot go forward with building until the final map is approved and the final map cannot be approved until the amendment to the specific plan is approved. 3. Commissioner Woodard asked why should they approve this prior to the amendment. Staff explained this was a request of the applicant; they are taking the risk that the amendment will be approved. City Attorney Dawn Honeywell stated that if the Commission is not comfortable making this determination before the approval of the specific plan amendment, they can make the decision not to approve it at this time. 4. Commissioner Woodard stated there were two different dimensions mentioned in the report for the street width. Staff clarified the request is for a 36-foot width as required by the specific plan. Community Development Director Jerry Herman clarified that the specific plan for Rancho La Quinta has 36-foot width as the main spine to the project and 32-feet for the other streets. Commissioner Woodard asked why the double and single loaded streets require different dimensions, and is it the secondary/primary roads; you cannot have primary road with driveways. Staff stated they could as these are private streets and those with access to the houses are on the 32-foot streets. The specific plan under its environmental review, as originally adopted, provided the necessary environmental and traffic information to justify the 36- and 32-foot roads at that time. Staff is not proposing to change that requirement at this time. 5. Commissioner Woodard asked staff to clarify that no lot can be more than three foot higher than the adjacent lot. Privacy will still be retained. Staff stated it would be retained. 6. Commissioner Kirk asked for clarification on lot widths. Staff explained that cul-de-sacs have a narrower width requirement according to the zoning regulations. PC-13-98 2 Planning Commission Meeting January 13, 1998 7. Commissioner Woodard asked if some of the lots were flag lots. Staff stated that was true. Commissioner Kirk asked if the Zoning Code requirements for a knuckle are not 35-feet. Staff stated that was true and the frontage for a flag lot was ten feet. 9. Commissioner Woodard asked how a driveway could be installed within ten feet. Staff stated it was being corrected in the Zoning Code Update to make it 15-feet. 10. Commissioner Kirk confirmed that in this instance the flag lot is consistent with the revisions to the Code. Staff explained that the lots are flag lots proposed at 25-feet and the City's Code currently allows ten feet and staff is proposing to increase this requirement for the width. Therefore, the applicant is exceeding what the City requires. Discussion followed regarding the lot widths. 11. Commissioner Tyler asked if the lots 1-20 are the basic 55-foot lots being discussed. Staff stated they were interspersed within the tract. 12. Commissioner Woodard asked if the recreation/pool area plans come back to the Commission for review. Staff stated the Conditions of Approval require the recreation area and landscaping to be approved by the Director of Community Development. Commissioner Woodard clarified there were two recreation areas and asked that they come back to the Commission for review. Staff stated they would amend the conditions to reflect this. 13. Chairman Butler asked if the applicant would like to address the Commission. Mr. Keith Christiansen, Watson & Christiansen Engineering representing TD Desert Development, stated they had no objections to the conditions and were present to answer any questions the Commission may have. 14. Commissioner Woodard asked if the applicant was aware of the risk they were taking in regard to the amendment approval. Mr. Christiansen stated they were aware of the risk and were willing to do so. 15. Commissioner Woodard complimented the applicant on the angled lot configuration as it contributed more to the streetscape. PC-13-98 Planning Commission Meeting January 13, 1998 16. Mr. Chevis Hosea, KSL Land Corporation, stated they would like to go on record as supporting this application as it would have an effect on their application to be heard later on the agenda regarding lot and street sizes. This too, is a risk they are willing to take in order to get their products approved while the market is favorable. He went on to explain the demand for the smaller lot width. 17. There being no further public comment, the public comment portion of the hearing is closed and open for Commission discussion. 18. Commissioner Woodard stated he would recommend approval of the tract on the condition that the design plans for the recreation area and landscaping come back to the Commission. 19. Commissioner Tyler asked that Condition #60 be changed to read "...shall be installed before issuance of the 30t' building permit". Staff suggested that this condition also be changed to add a sentence requiring approval by the Planning Commission. Commissioner Tyler suggested that the specific plan amendment approval have a specific time limit as to when it should be approved. 20. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Woodard/Abels to adopt Planning Commission Resolution 98-001, recommending approval of Tentative Tract 28640, subject to the Conditions of Approval as modified: a. Swimming pool and related recreation areas shall be installed prior to the issuance of the 301h building permit and the recreation area plans and landscaping be submitted to the Planning Commission for approval. b. Recreation plan and landscaping plan come back to the Planning Commission. 21. Commissioner Kirk stated his concern about conditioning projects without discussing some of the issues. He then asked what was typically done with pool areas within private developments; does the Commission normally review these. Staff stated they are usually approved by the Director. Commissioner Kirk stated his concern about the Commission being distracted with what he believes should be staff's responsibility. A pool on the interior PC-13-98 4 Planning Commission Meeting January 13, 1998 of a master planned development, which is a very small piece of the development, on private streets, isn't something the Commission needs to review. He then asked Commissioner Woodard what his rationale was for bringing this item back to the Commission as it appears to create a bureaucratic hassle for the applicant. 22. Commissioner Woodard stated that in his opinion the Commission has two obligations: 1) planning issues, and 2) design review issues. You can take the position that the Commission should not review anything from the design point of view because of the bureaucratic nightmare, or you can look at it that it is the Commission's responsibility to review all design elements whether it is within a private or open development. Just because it is private does not mean the Commission has no obligation to protect the present and future residents to ensure the quality of design as well as landscaping will be there. It is not his intent to take this responsibility away from staff. Staff does review it and make comments in regard to the design process, but the Commission is here to monitor their recommendations and add or subtract to those recommendations to go forward, as a body, for design responsibilities. Why should they give up those responsibilities when it appears to be a bureaucratic hassle? 23. Commissioner Kirk stated that was his question; is it a matter of all of a sudden they give this up, or is it all of a sudden they are acquiring more responsibility. What he hears from staff is that in the past they have had the responsibility. How much design should the Commission undertake. His recommendation is that if they were to draw the line, a pool area within a master plan development is not something the Commission should review. 24. Commissioner Woodard stated that on a previous project, a maintenance shed within PGA West, Commissioners expressed concern as to why they should review the design of a shed. It is fine for the Commission to say this, but there are people who live there who have to look at that shed on a daily basis. It may not have been the best design, but it got through staff. Therefore, he believes they have a responsibility to monitor design issues of the City whether private or public. 25. Commissioner Kirk stated this was his opinion and may not be shared by the other Commissioners, but he did want to raise it. PC-13-98 5 Planning Commission Meeting January 13, 1998 26. Commissioner Woodard asked staff what the size was of the two sites within this project. Staff stated the total was about a half acre. 27. Commissioner Kirk asked if Commissioner Woodard was asking staff, on future approvals, to draft conditions for these types of recreational facilities for Commission review. Staff stated this is a specific plan and as the applicant will be filing an amendment it might be an opportunity for the Commission to draft architectural and design guidelines for landscaping and pool facilities to enable staff to continue the review process. This would enable the Commission to concentrate on the specific plan for design and allow staff to make the review approvals. 28. Commissioner Woodard asked staff how they would make the determination as to what staff approves and what is referred to the Commission. Staff stated their review and approval would be based on the guidelines and landscaping palettes that would be approved by the Commission for the specific plan. 29. Commissioner Kirk stated this would make more sense. The Commission would be more involved with pro -active planning rather than reactive planning in determining the guidelines staff can use for some of the smaller components in the community. He would support the Commission reviewing the design guidelines at the specific plan stage and make sure they make sense. 30. Commissioner Woodard stated he thought it would be virtually impossible to develop design guidelines for some the larger projects that could be utilized for the smaller projects. Staff explained that a structure such as a clubhouse or maintenance facility would be reviewed by the Commission under a site development permit. Staff is reviewing landscaping of the open space areas and the facilities for a pool and associated building. 31. Commissioner Woodard stated, based on this information, he would like to amend his motion to delete the requirement for Commission review. Commissioner Abels agreed with the amendment to the motion. ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Abels, Gardner, Kirk, Seaton, Tyler, Woodard, and Chairman Butler. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. B. Site Development Permit 97-617; a request of La Quinta Golf Properties for approval to construct a 3,100 square foot recreation building, tennis court, swimming pool/spa, and parking lot for use in conjunction with existing Quarry clubhouse and golf course. PC-13-98 6 Planning Commission Meeting January 13, 1998 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. 2. Chairman Butler opened the public hearing and asked if there were any questions of staff. Commissioner Tyler asked which school district the tract was located within. Staff stated it would be Desert Sands Unified School District. 3. Commissioner Woodard stated his concern about approving a project when it is unknown what will be developed on the other parcels of this project. Parcels 2, 3, and 4 are stated to be future residential uses, but it is unknown what those uses will be. Staff explained Parcels 2, 3, and 4 will be single family residences. 4. Commissioner Woodard asked staff if they knew how the road pattern would be developed within the three parcels. Staff went over the circulation plan for the project. Commissioner Woodard stated his concern that the Commission is again being asked to approve planning where there is no idea of what the overall project will, consist of, or what the road pattern will be. Community Development Director Jerry Herman stated the property is currently zoned for Low Density Residential with single family homes. If they propose an alternative use, they will have to come back through the same process for the Commission's review and approval. 5. Commissioner Woodard stated they currently can have four units per acre. Community Development Director Jerry Herman stated that in order to put more than one unit per lot, they would have to further subdivide the lots and that would require the filing of a parcel map. They can subdivide four lots or less with a remainder parcel through a Director's Hearing. Commissioner Woodard stated that if one road comes in and goes to the triangular space, it could create a problem for fire protection, etc. Staff stated the triangular lot is fronted by two roads; one on the north from Lake Cahuilla, and the Quarry Road on the south. Therefore there are opportunities to gain access to all the lots. 6. Commissioner Woodard asked how the parking was determined for the clubhouse. Principal Planner Stan Sawa stated the Code requires 30 parking spaces for this use and this is what they are providing. 7. Commissioner Woodard asked what the gallery was to be used for. Staff stated it was proposed to be a lobby, but the applicant could define this better. PC-13-98 7 Planning Commission Meeting January 13, 1998 8. Commissioner Seaton asked about the lighting in the parking lot. Staff explained they meet the requirements. 9. Commissioner Gardner asked if the project would have to meet all the current requirements for seismic loading. If an earthquake were to destroy the building, would they be able to rebuild under the old guidelines or would further review be required. Community Development Director Jerry Herman stated the State puts out the requirements for seismic safety which the City has adopted. In that requirement there is a requirement for the retrofitting of older buildings. It is assumed that the current Building Code contains those requirements necessary to withstand earthquakes. As the State amends its code, the City will in turn update its code requirements to match those changes. 10. Chairman Butler asked if the applicant wanted to address the Commission. Mr. Chris Schultz, Keith International, speaking on behalf of the developer, stated he was present to answer any questions the Commission may have regarding the project. In regard to the Conditions of Approval they had a question concerning Condition V, regarding the rough grading. They would like to modify the condition to allow the issuance of a rough grading permit prior to the recordation of the final map in order to expedite the rough grading of the site. Senior Engineer Steve Speer explained that the standard method by the Subdivision Map Act is that the applicant install the improvements before you final the map. The alternative method is to final your map first, but in this instance you have to post bonds to ensure that all the improvements get installed. In this instance, the applicant wants to install their improvements in advance of the final map. This is a function of "deep pockets". 11. Commissioner Gardner questioned the floor plan in that the water closet lacked facilities in both the men's and women's area. Mr. Craig Bryant. Winchester Development, representing La Quinta Golf Properties, stated the architect was not present to discuss the details. It was his understanding the application before the Commission was only for approval of a site development permit. 12. There being no further public comment, Chairman Butler closed the public comment portion of the public hearing and opened the discussion to the Commission. 13. Commissioner Kirk stated he believed the project to be very well designed and he was in support. PC-13-98 8 Planning Commission Meeting January 13, 1998 14. Commissioner Abels concurred with Commissioner Kirk's statements. 15. Commissioner Woodard stated he too thought the building was well designed. 16. Commissioner Seaton stated she too agreed that the design was exceptional and she supported the project. 17. Commissioner Tyler stated he too agreed, but thought Condition 11 should identify how many additional trees were being required. Planning Manager Christine di Iorio stated that the condition specifies one for the island and three for the employee parking lot. Commissioner Tyler asked that it be clarified. 18. Commissioner Tyler stated that Section 3:11 of the Environmental Impact Report did not identify which school district would be serving each project. 19. There being no further questions, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Tyler/Kirk to adopt Planning Commission Resolution 98-002 certifying a Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact for Site Development Permit 97-617, subject to the Mitigation Monitoring Plan. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Abels, Gardner, Kirk, Seaton, Tyler, Woodard, and Chairman Butler. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 20. It was moved and seconded by Commissioners Tyler/Abels to adopt Planning Commission Resolution 98-003, approving Site Development Permit 97-617, subject to the findings and recommended conditions as amended. a. Condition #7: No building permits will be issued until the parcel map is recorded. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Abels, Gardner, Kirk, Seaton, Tyler, Woodard, and Chairman Butler. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. C. Tentative Tract 28719; a request of KSL Land Corporation for approval and recommendation to the City Council to subdivide 15.6+ acres into 58 single family residential and miscellaneous lots in the RL (Low Density Residential) Zone on land previously subdivided by Tract 24889 and 24890-2. PC-13-98 9 Planning Commission Meeting January 13, 1998 1. Commissioner Gardner asked to be excused due to a possible conflict of interest and left the dias. 2. Chairman Butler opened the public hearing and 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. 3. Chairman Butler asked if there were any questions of staff. Commissioner Woodard asked what Lot A would be. Staff stated it was proposed to be a pool and spa area. Commissioner Woodard stated he did not want straight streets with double loaded lots and asked if the applicant could undulate Cetrino Road, where some of the lot area could be absorbed. Commissioner Tyler commented that the curbs and gutters are installed. Senior Engineer Steve Speer explained that this tract was previously subdivided in 1989 and the developer has decided to reconfigure the lots shapes but maintain the basic street shape. 4. Commissioner Woodard asked what the lot sizes were originally. Staff stated they were to be condominium lots. Commissioner Woodard stated he thought the original tract map probably had some undulation and setback variation to create some type of interest. The Commission is now being asked to accept a straight road pattern with narrow lots in an exclusive area. Commissioner Tyler stated he agreed with Commissioner Woodard, but in this case it would be a hardship as the streets are installed. 5. City Attorney Dawn Honeywell stated this is an amended tract map which opens the tract up for any changes the Commission deems necessary. Commissioner Woodard asked how much of the improvements were installed. Senior Engineer Steve Speer stated that the curb and gutter, sewer and water are all installed. 6. Chairman Butler asked if any recommendation could be made on the size of the lots. Commissioner Woodard stated he had no problem with the size of the lots, just the straight and double loaded streets. He would suggest that Cetrino be bent in toward Lot "A" which would reduce the size of Lot "A" and add a slight curve to both sides of the street. 7. Commissioner Kirk stated he did like straight streets, but in this case the emphasis is on the rear yard and the active area is the golf course. This results in a row of garages on the street with mono articulation and uninteresting streetscapes. PC-13-98 10 Planning Commission Meeting January 13, 1998 8. Commissioner Woodard asked why the angle lots could not have been done as the previous project. Mr. Chevis Hosea, KSL Land Corporation, stated they appreciated the Commission's concerns as it is not their desire to create monolithic types of neighborhoods, but in this instance they are completing another tract which requires them to deal with the impacts created by a previous builder. He went on to give a history on the lot configuration. In response to the angle lot, they are sensitive to the street scene and have concern as to how you enter a driveway. Their hope is to accomplish this by the staggering of the homes from the street scene and undulating the product perpendicular to the street. Regarding the Resolution and Conditions of Approval they do have concerns. They would like to request that in the Resolution under Item 1, the last sentence referring to 20-foot rear yard setback be deleted. 9. Mr. Hosea stated that Condition 38 regarding the final capping on streets are not necessarily a part of this tract, needs to be clarified. Commissioner Woodard asked if there were roads that were less than perfect that need to be addressed. Senior Engineer Steve Speer stated staff was not aware of the actual condition of the road leading into this tract and they would not want to have homes built in this tract if there were dirt roads leading into the tract. The applicant's engineer stated the road is in, but does not have its final cap. Commissioners discussed the different roads leading into the tract and their condition. Senior Engineer Steve Speer stated it is a condition where KSL, the applicant does not own the land leading up to this tract. They have one access road leading in that does not have its final cap. 10. Mr. Hosea stated the capping of the streets is a part of the litigation between the City and the owners of the property. KSL has reached a settlement with the City in regard to their project. To have KSL be responsible for the capping of the street would release the others from their obligation to the City. City Attorney Dawn Honeywell stated this is a part of an ongoing litigation issue for this development. 11. Commissioner Woodard asked staff to clarify what portion of the street they are asking to have capped. Senior Engineer Steve Speer stated that some of the street improvements have been put into place, but it is important not to put residents out there with unimproved streets. Mr. Hosea stated they had no concerns about completing the on -site improvements for their portion of the tract. What their concern is that they are not required to cap that portion of the streets that does not belong to them. Mr. Hosea requested that the 10% requirement regarding the cap be specific to their tract. PC-13-98 I I Planning Commission Meeting January 13, 1998 12. Chairman Butler clarified that the streets have been paved but had not received their final cap. Staff stated this was true. Discussion followed as to who was responsible for each portion of the streets. Senior Engineer Steve Speer stated it is staff s goal to clean up the problems within this tract. As pointed out by the applicant, it is a burden for them to go beyond the boundaries of their tract to cap the streets. Bonds have been placed on the tract development and staff will need to see if they can be used for this purpose. He would remind the applicant that the verbiage in the condition is that the applicant "may" be required. If the Commission so desires, this can be eliminated. 13. Commissioner Woodard asked if legal counsel was comfortable with this proposal. City Attorney Dawn Honeywell stated that the wording of the condition does give legal counsel some flexibility to try to continue to negotiate what the different responsibilities are. The concern is that if the condition is eliminated, the City still has a responsibility to the homeowners' to see that they are not put in a situation where the streets are not completed and the Association inherits the costs of completed them. In any subdivision, the City would require the developer to install the streets if it was needed to service his tract. It is not the City's intent to shift the entire responsibility to KSL, it should be the responsibility of the developer that was originally required to do the improvements. She is however, hesitant to approve a revised tract that itself is viewed in complete isolation. Her preference regarding the condition is the way is it written by the Public Works Department, although if the Commission is uncomfortable with it, the Commission should be aware that avenues are being addressed to solve the problem. 14. Commissioner Tyler asked where the construction access would be. Mr. Hosea stated it would be along Avenue 52 and paving plans are in for approval. Commissioner Tyler stated he believed it was wrong to lay the burden on this developer to do what others had failed to do. 15. Chairman Butler stated he does not want to approve this tract with unimproved streets serving this tract as this might be setting a precedent that states a builder can buy a portion of a property and because the streets are not completed by a developer, another piece of property is isolated with incomplete streets and access. Yet, he is concerned about holding up this project while the courts make the determination as to whose responsibility it is to complete the streets. PC-13-98 12 Planning Commission Meeting January 13, 1998 16. Commissioner Kirk stated he agreed that KSL should not be required to pay for the default of another developer. If this were a development outside a development, they would be required to provide the access. He would suggest giving staff and the developer some flexibility regarding this access. 17. Commissioner Woodard stated that he had driven the street and in its present condition, it was workable. It was his opinion that this developer should be relieved of this burden. 18. Chairman Butler asked staff if this was acceptable. City Attorney Dawn Honeywell stated this puts the entire burden on the litigation solution. If the Commission feels this is correct, she doesn't completely object, but she would prefer to have additional options. 19. Mr. Hosea stated he questioned Condition 49, and would like the builder to be given the flexibility regarding whether or not a swimming pool would be built. City Attorney stated there may be a problem in that a pool was represented to the property owners, however, it was not a requirement of their specific plan. Therefore, the Commission has the discretion to not require it to be a swimming pool. 20. There being no further public comment, Chairman Butler closed the public comment portion of the public hearing and opened the matter for Commission discussion. 21. Commissioner Tyler stated the utility companies needed to be updated on the map. Condition #49 the first word of the second line needed to be changed to "before" instead of "by" and delete the first four words, and delete the second paragraph. City Attorney Dawn Honeywell stated this paragraph is needed to supply the maintenance workers with a restroom. 22. Commissioner Tyler suggested that the second sentence of Condition 38 be deleted. 23. Commissioner Woodard stated he agreed with the applicant's request to limit the requirements for pools by removing swimming pools from the condition with staff approval for landscaping and amenities. 24. Chairman Butler stated he was concerned about the need for maintenance workers' restrooms. Staff suggested removing the first sentence of Condition #49 allowing it to read "restroom facilities will be provided and accessible to the golf course and homeowners' association workers." PC-13-98 13 Planning Commission Meeting January 13, 1998 25. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Kirk/Abels to adopt Planning Commission Resolution 98- 004, recommending to the City Council approval of Tentative Tract 28719, subject to the Conditions of Approval, as modified. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Abels, Kirk, Seaton, Tyler, Woodard, and Chairman Butler. NOES: None. ABSENT: Commissioner Gardner. ABSTAIN: None. Commissioner Gardner rejoined the Commission. V. BUSINESS ITEMS A. Sign Application 97-410; a request of Wells Fargo Bank (Quality Project Coordinating) for approval of a modified sign to the approved sign program for a bank mini -branch located in the Albertson's Supermarket. Principal Planner Stan Sawa informed the Commission that staff had received a verbal request to continue this item to the next Planning Commission meeting. 2. It was moved and seconded by Commissioners Abels/Tyler to continue this item to the Planning Commission meeting of January 27, 1998. VII CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL: VII. COMMISSIONER ITEMS A. Community Development Director Jerry Herman asked who would be attending the American Planning Association Forum on January 24, 1998, in Rancho Cucamonga. Commissioner Tyler, Gardner and Abels stated they would be attending. B. Community Development Director Jerry Herman asked that all Commissioners attending the League of California Cities Conference in Long Beach in March, turn in their forms to staff as soon as possible. C. Chairman Butler asked for a volunteer to attend the Chamber Workshop meeting to be held January 23, 1998. Commissioner Gardner stated he would attend. D. Commissioner Abels commented that the north left turn lane on Jefferson Street is causing people to go into Home Depot at an angle. It is his understanding that the Public Works Department is working on this. PC-13-98 14 Planning Commission Meeting January 13, 1998 E. Commissioner Abels asked if a application had been received by International House of Pancakes for this site. Staff stated none had been received. F. Commissioner Abels asked if a date had been set for a joint meeting with the City Council. Staff stated a date had not been set. Staff was preparing a tour of the hillside for the Council with a similar tour planned for the Commission in February. G. Commissioner Woodard asked about the landscaping for the art piece at the corner of Highway 111 and Washington Street. Staff stated it was in process. H. Commissioner Woodard asked about the lack of landscaping at the corner of Highway 111 and Jefferson Street. Staff stated this is the area designated for the City entry -sign. Staff informed the Commission they were still researching the information for the easements regarding the Rancho La Quinta sideyard setbacks. Commissioner Tyler gave a report of the City Council meeting of January 6, 1998. VIII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Abels/Gardner to adjourn this meeting of the Planning Commission to a regular meeting on January 27, 1998, at 7:00 P.M. This meeting of the Planning Commission was adjourned at 9:13 P.M. Unanimously approved. PC-13-98 15 PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT DATE: JANUARY 27, 1998, CONTINUED FROM DECEMBER 23, 1997 CASE NOS.: SPECIFIC PLAN 85-006, AMENDMENT #2 AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 97-037 APPLICANT: KSL LAND HOLDINGS, INC. REQUEST: APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE OAK TREE WEST SPECIFIC PLAN TO ALLOW 6,000 SQUARE FOOT LOTS WITH LOT WIDTHS OF 55 FEET. THE APPLICANT HAS WITHDRAWN THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW OPERATION OF INTERIM POLO/SPORTS FIELDS/HOT AIR BALLOON FACILITY. LOCATION: WITHIN OAK TREE WEST SPECIFIC PLAN AREA CONSISTING OF THE CITRUS COUNTRY CLUB AND AREA BOUNDED BY 52ND AVENUE, JEFFERSON STREET, 54T" AVENUE, AND THE MOUNTAINS ON WEST ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATION: THE LA QUINTA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT HAS DETERMINED THAT THIS REQUEST IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPTED PURSUANT TO THE GUIDELINES FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT, SECTION 15304, CLASSES 4E AND 5. GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION: LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (2-4 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE) SPECIFIC PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION: RESIDENTIAL, OFFICE COMMERCIAL, AND GOLF COURSE ZONING: RL (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL), GC (GOLF COURSE) AND CO (OFFICE COMMERCIAL) P:\stan\pc rpt cup 97-037 sp 85-006 BACKGROUND: The Oak Tree West Specific Plan permits 2,245 residential units, golf courses, and a small amount of office commercial at the southwest corner of 52"d Avenue and Jefferson Street. PROJECT PROPOSAL The Specific Plan Amendment request is to modify the lot width and size allowed within the Oak Tree West boundaries. The Zoning Code requires a minimum 60 foot lot width and 7,200 square foot lot. The applicant is requesting that lots be allowed to be reduced to a minimum 55 feet wide and 6,000 square feet in size (Attachment 2). This request is directly related to Tentative Tract 28719, which is in the Citrus Country Club and presently being processed. On January 13, 1998, the Planning Commission recommended approval of this tract with some lots being 55 feet in width. One of the conditions of approval is that the final map not be recorded until the Specific Plan has been amended to permit such lot widths. LOT WIDTH AND SIZE ISSUES: PGA West's recent Specific Plan update allowed lot widths of 50 feet with 6,500 square foot lots. The request will not increase the total 2,245 residential units allowed in the Oak Tree West project. Potentially, the use of narrower, smaller lots will allow more open space and less lot coverage. PUBLIC NOTICE: This case was advertised in the Desert Sun on December 12, 1997, for the December 23, 1997, hearing, and January 16, 1998, for the January 27, 1998, continued hearing. All property owners within the project area, including the Citrus Country Club, and within 500 feet of the boundaries of the project were mailed a copy of the public hearing notice. REQUIRED FINDINGS: The Findings necessary for approval of this Amendment are as follows: 1. The proposed Specific Plan Amendment is consistent with the goals and policies of the La Quinta General Plan in that lot width and size requirements are not specified in the General Plan. 2. The Specific. Plan Amendment will not create conditions materially detrimental to the public health, safety, and general welfare in that development allowed under the Specific Plan Amendment is compatible with existing uses. 3. The Specific Plan Amendment will provide land use compatibility with zoning on adjacent properties in that the changes proposed will require that uses be reviewed to ensure they are compatible with the surrounding properties. P:\stan\pc rpt cup 97-037 sp 85-006 RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Planning Commission Resolution 98- , recommending approval of Specific Plan 85-006, Amendment #2, subject to conditions; ATTACHMENTS: 1. Location Map 2. Letter from KSL Development Corporation dated January 22, 1998 Prepared by: Stan B. Sawa, Principal Planner Submitted by: Christin�'di lor' , Planning Manager tJ P:\stan\pc rpt cup 97-037 sp 85-006 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 98- A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT #2 TO SPECIFIC PLAN 85-006. CASE NO.:SPECIFIC PLAN 85-006, AMENDMENT #2 KSL LAND HOLDINGS, INC. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta did on the 23th day of December, 1997, continued to the 271h day of January, 1998, hold duly noticed public hearings to consider the request of KSL Land Holdings for approval of an Amendment to the Oak Tree West Specific Plan to allow 6,000 square foot lots with lot widths of 55 feet within the Specific Plan area, generally located on the west side of Jefferson Street, north of 54th Avenue, and south of 50th Avenue; WHEREAS, said Specific Plan Amendment has complied with the requirements of "The Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970" as amended (Resolution 83-68), in that the Community Development Director has determined that this request is categorically exempted pursuant to the guidelines for implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act, Section 15304, Classes 4e and 5; and, WHEREAS, at said public hearing upon hearing and considering all testimony and arguments, if any, of all interested persons desiring to be heard, said Planning Commission did find the following facts and reasons to justify the recommendation for approval of the Specific Plan Amendment: 1. The proposed Specific Plan Amendment is consistent with the goals and policies of the La Quinta General Plan in lot width and size requirements are not specified in the General Plan. 2. The Specific Plan Amendment will not create conditions materially detrimental to the public health, safety, and general welfare in that development allowed under the Specific Plan Amendment is compatible with existing uses. 3. The Specific Plan Amendment will provide land use compatibility with zoning on adjacent properties in that the changes proposed will require that uses be reviewed to ensure that they are compatible with the surrounding properties. P:\STAN\pc res sp 85-006 amend 2 .wpd Planning Commission Resolution 98- January 27, 1998 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California as follows: 1. That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the findings of the Planning Commission in this case. 2. That it does hereby confirm the conclusion of the Community Development Director that this request is categorically exempted pursuant to the guidelines for implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act, Section 15304, Classes 4e and 5. 3. That it does hereby recommend to the City Council approval of the above - described amendment request for the reasons set forth in this Resolution, subject to the attached conditions. PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta Planning Commission held on this 27th day of January, 1998, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: RICH BUTLER, Chairman City of La Quinta, California ATTEST: JERRY HERMAN, Community Development Director City of La Quinta, California P:\STAN\pc res sp 85-006 amend 2 .wpd PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 98- CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED SP 85-006, AMENDMENT #2 KSL LAND HOLDINGS, INC. JANUARY 27, 1998 GENERAL 1. Specific Plan 85-006, Amendment #2, shall comply with the requirements and standards of the La Quinta Municipal Code and all other applicable laws, unless modified by the following conditions. 2. The Specific Plan text on file in the Community Development Department, shall be revised to include the following conditions with final texts submitted to the Community Development Department within 30 days of final approval. 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 this project. The City of La Quinta shall have the right to select its defense counsel at its sole discretion. 4. The following shall be added to the "HOUSING" section of the Oak Tree West Specific Plan: TABLE 1 Single Family Development Standards These standards apply to all residential units constructed within the Specific Plan boundary. Min. Lot size Minimum lot frontage Maximum structure height Maximum number of stories Minimum front yard setback (non -garage portion of residence) Minimum front garage setback Minimum interior sideyard setback Minimum exterior sideyard setback 6,000 sq. ft 55 ft. 28 * ft. 2* 15 ft.** 20 ft.*** 5 ft. 10 ft. p:\stan\con of ap pc sp 85-006, am2 Minimum rear yard setback Minimum Wable floor area excluding garage Swimming pool rear setback adjacent golf course 10 ft. 1400 sq. Ft. 0 ft. with approval of course owner * Maximum 22 feet and one story height for structures within 150 feet of 52nd Avenue and Jefferson street. * * Projects with 10 or more residences shall incorporate front setbacks varying between 15 ft. and 25 ft. to avoid streetscape monotony. * * * 25 ft. if "tilt -up" door is used with 15 ft. allowed if garage is side entry. pAstan\con of ap pc sp 85-006, am2 ATTACHMENT i %VE. 50 ,VE. 52 G PGAWEST� CASE MAP AVE 50 AVE. 52 AVE. 54 CASE No. SPA 85-006, AMEND 2 , �ORTH .100 SCALE: LOCATION MAP I NTS JAN-23-98 FRI 07:52 AM KSL DEVELOPMENT CORP. FAX NO, 7605647131 P. 02/02 ATTACHMENT 2 TV January 22, 1S98 DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Jerry Herman, Director City of La Quirta - Community Development Department P.O. Box 1504 78495 Calle Tampico La Quinta, CA 92253 RE: KSL Land Holdings, Inc and KSL Land Corporation; Specific Plan 85-006 Amendment/CUP 97-037 Application Via Facsimile and U.S. Mai' Jerry: We are formally requesting to withdraw the Conditional Use Application, CUP #97-037, from corsideration at this time. We are requesting this withdrawn so that we can have furtner dialogue witn the homeowners before proceeding with the Polo/Sports Field use of the northwest correr of Avenue 54 and Jefferson. Also, we were just made aware that all the homeowners at PGA WEST were not noticed for the January 27th Piarring Commission hearing. We do, however, wish to retain the Specific Plan 85-006 Amendment item (regarding the lot widt^s) on the Planning Commission agenda for January 27th and for City Council on February 17th. ;f you have any questions or need additional information please do not hesitate to give my office a call. Sincere'y, S. Chevis Hosea Vice President Commercial & Land Development 55.920 PGA Boulevard La Quirta, California 92253 (760) 564-7166 Fax (760) 564-7131 T4hf 4 4 QUA& PH #B MEMORANDUM TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT DATE: JANUARY 27, 1998 SUBJECT: VILLAGE ON THE GREEN SPECIFIC PLAN AND ACCOMPANYING APPLICATIONS Please find attached a letter from Catellus Residential Group, the applicant, requesting a continuance of this project to your meeting of February 24, 1998. Jan 21 '98 11:19 P.01/01 LATE L LU S FACSIMILE (760) 777-7101 January 21, 1998 Ms. Christi Di Iorio, Planning Manager City of La Quinta 78-495 C d lc 'l.'empico U Quiula, Ca 92253 )fix; Nolirc. of put,lic. Hearing on January 27', 1998 Dear Ms. Di Yorio: Catellus Residential Group (CRG) in conjunction, with the City of La Quinta Redevelopment Agency has submitted applications for the approval of Village on the Green Specific Plan (97-031), Tentative Tract 28601, Site Development Permit (97-618), and General Plan Amendment 97-055. After receiving comments from City Staff and other agencies, CRG requests a continuance of the public hearing to allow a final determination of whether the project will have public or private streets. Worldng closely with the City, we autieipate a final decision on the matter in early February, and our return for the public hearing process in mid to late February. If you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to call. Sincerely, CATELLUS RESIDENTIAL GROUP 6" 69 t t John C. O'Brien Project Manager CATELLUS RESIDENTIAL GRQUP 5 PARK PL0.7A, 5urre 400, IRVINE, CAUMP-NLk 92614 (714) 251-6100 FAX (714) 251•8837 01-21-98 12:19 RECEIVED FROM: P.91 B 1 #, PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT DATE: JANUARY 27, 1998, CONTINUED FROM JANUARY 13, 1998 CASE NO.: SIGN APPLICATION 97-410 APPLICANT: WELLS FARGO BANK (QUALITY PROJECT COORDINATING) PROPERTY OWNER: ALBERTSONS SUPERMARKET REQUEST: APPROVAL FOR A MODIFICATION TO THE APPROVED SIGN PROGRAM TO REPLACE A BANK MINI -BRANCH SIGN LOCATED ON ALBERTSON'S SUPERMARKET SOUTH ELEVATION. LOCATION: ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATION: GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: ZONING: BACKGROUND: 78-630 HIGHWAY 111 WITHIN THE 111 LA QUINTA SHOPPING CENTER THE LA QUINTA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT HAS DETERMINED THIS SIGN APPLICATION IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15311, CLASS 11, OF THE GUIDELINES FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT. M/RC (MIXED REGIONAL COMMERCIAL) CR (REGIONAL COMMERCIAL) This proposal was originally brought to the Commission on January 13, 1998. At the applicant's request it was continued to this meeting. Wells Fargo Bank has a mini -branch (28'-2" by 14') located within the Albertson's Supermarket in the 111 La Quinta Shopping Center. Presently, there is a 27 square foot (1.5' by 18') internally illuminated channel letter sign reading "WELLS FARGO" on cApc rpt sa 97-410 (2) the exterior of Albertsons that was approved by the Planning Commission on March 25, 1997. At that time, Wells Fargo Bank was denied their requested can sign reading "WELLS FARGO" with their stagecoach logo. The existing sign was determined by the Planning Commission to be the acceptable sign (Attachment 1). SIGN REQUEST: The applicants wish to replace the exterior sign with an internally illuminated can sign 2 feet 3 inches high by 13 feet10 '/2 inches long and 12 inches deep (31.2 sq. ft. ) in the same location. The submitted elevation plan shows the location of the proposed sign. This sign is the same as their original request in March, 1997, (Attachment 2). The proposed sign reads "Wells Fargo" with their "stagecoach" logo on the right side. Three -fourth of the sign face background on the left will be red, with the balance black. "Wells Fargo" will be gold in color with the logo white. STATEMENT OF THE ISSUES: Issue 1 - Consistency The previous Planning Commission approval permitted individual channel letters, 1.5 feet in height and 21 feet in length (31.5 sq. ft.) with no logo. In order to maintain proper letter proportion, the sign installed is 1.5 feet in height and 18 feet in length (27 sq. ft.). The proposed can sign is 2.25 feet high and 13.87 feet in length (31.2 sq. ft.). As we previously noted in March, 1997, no cabinet signs have been approved for in - line minor tenants. For in -line minor tenants, such as Wells Fargo, block style individual illuminated channel letters with an optional logo is permitted under the sign program. Letter height allowed is 24 inches, with the length allowed to be a maximum of 75% of the leasehold width, with a maximum 50 square feet of sign area. National or regional tenants are permitted to use corporate or their standard signs with approval. To date, several tenants have done this. However, none have been allowed to use cabinet signs. The channel letter sign should be maintained for design continuity. RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Minute Motion 98-_, denying the requested modification. Attachments: 1. Planning Commission minutes for the meeting of March 25, 1997, for SA 97- 375 2. Sign exhibits cApc rpt sa 97-410 (2) Prepared by: Stan B. Sawa, Principal Planner Submitted by: OLL / �,i�� Christine di lorio, Planning Manager c:\pc rpt sa 97-410 (2) ATTACHMENT Nammne Commission Meetinc %larcn 25. 1997 VI. BUSINESS ITEMS: Comm\sionerwithdre„ due to a possible conflict of interest as he is a member of the Soap Box De. ORARY USE PERMIT 97-137; a request of the Greater Coachella Valley ox Derb, for approval of a one da} Soap BoxDerby Race and sign program eld on April 5. 1997. 1. irman Abels asked for the staff report. Planning Manager Christine di Iori. resented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on i in the Community Development Department. 2. Chairman els asked if there were any questions of staff. There being no questions, C\revie els asked if the applicant would like to address the Commission 3. Ms. Lucia Mant, showed a sample of the directional sign of the event and gaof the contest. 4. Commissioner Woodard as d if the cars are all bought from the same place. Ms. Moran explained that the is must be bought from the franchise which governs the cars restrictions. 5. There being no further commen it was moved and seconded by Minute Motion 97-002 approving Temporary Use Permit 97-137. subject the findings and Conditions of Approval. Unanimously approved. Commissioner -Tyler rejoined the meeting. B. irAxT A UOT 71CA-nON 97_375; a request of Wells Fargo Bank for approval of a new si and deviation to the approved sign program for the bank mini -branch located in t Albertson's Supermarket. 1. Chairman Abels 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 Communitv Development Department. PC3-35-97 8 Plannme Commission Meeunc Niarcn 25. 1997 Chairman Abels asked if there were any questions of staff. Commissioner Woodard asked if the other signs in the area were individually mounted letters. Principal Planner Stan Sawa stated staff was requiring individual letters for compatibility with the remainder of the shopping center. 4. Commissioner Woodard asked staff to clarify Attachment 1. Staff stated it was the floor plan for the mini -branch. 5. Commissioner Butler asked if the individual letters were used, would they still be able to use the stagecoach logo. Staff suggested that be answered by the applicant. 6. Commissioner Gardner stated that Von's Shopping Center has the Wells Fargo mini -branch without any signs. Why is a sign needed here? Staff stated it is up to the Commission to determine the need for a sign. The mini - branch located within the Von's store is small with an ATM machine on -site. This site is planned to be a manned site with an office and counter. 7. Commissioner Tyler asked if this was taking the place of the branch office located at Washington Street and Fred Waring Drive which is closing. 8. Mr. George Hellerich, sign company representing Wells Fargo, stated their problem with the staff s recommendation. If they go with 8-inch letters the sign would be 18' feet long and staff s recommendation is to keep the 13-foot length. The City's 75% Rule would allow 21 linear feet. If they are allowed the 21-feet, they could go with 18-inch letters. They do not use the stagecoach with the individual letters. If they use 15-inch letters the sign would be 15 feet. 9. Commissioner Woodard asked the height of the Albertson's sign. Staff stated they were four to five feet high. If the applicant was willing to have letters as small as on the cabinet sign, they could leave the letter size the same as shown, and make then individually illuminated letters. Discussion followed regarding the sign size. 10. Commissioner Woodard stated he would prefer the 15-inch individual letters. 11. Commissioners Tyler and Newkirk stated they would prefer the 18-inch letters. PC3-25-97 9 Plannmc Commission Meet= March':. 1997 12. Commissioner Gardner stated they had denied the Pharmacy and other signs and now allowing the Wells Fargo sign. Staff stated the signs had been denied because it was determined that signs displayed the products that were sold there. If a sign was requested to distinguish another business within the store. it would be allowed. When McDonalds went into WalMart a sign was approved by the Commission. 13. Commissioner Butler stated he had no objection to the sign but was uncertain as to whether the 15 or 18-inch should be required. 14. Commissioner Woodard stated he shared the concern raised by Commissioner Gardner, as he would assume that as food is sold, signs would not be needed to identify the products. However. he would not assume that a bank would be inside. He would therefore approve of the sign and would go along with the 18-inch letters. 15. There being no further comment it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Tyler/Newkirk to adopt Minute Motion 97-003 approving Sign Application 97-375, subject to the findings and Conditions of Approval as recommended by staff and as modified: a. Individual letters be 18-inch in height and 21-feet in length, with the stagecoach logo being deleted: and b. Unanimously approved. None. VIII. COMMIOIONERS ITEMS. A. CommissiBnq Woodard stated that while attending the League of California Cities Conference hela spoken with several of those attending regarding study sessions and each time he informed that they were holding study session. He would therefore, like to see City's policy regarding study sessions be reinstated. Chairman Abels stated that iscussion would need to be held with the City Attorney to explain what the other citie are doing regarding study sessions. Community PC3-25-97 10 I fik'4 'ZN 0. 49'-0" MONLE.F-YATION W-31 13'-101/2 " W 1i i C A 0 SIGN DIM "A' DIM "B" __DIM' "C" DIM "D" It 6 9,_ _ W-31 13'--10.5" T-Y 10'-9" P�QPERTY OF PLASTI-LINEX4C NnT Tn RF r)UPI_ICATFD. UNSPECIFIED RADII =.015 R TOLERANCES: ALL DIWE .xx=i.0' SN SPECIE= ICATI*S -(W--16) *SIGN SPECIFICA 11AMPS 4 F6OT12/DSNSO/I-10 11AMPS �6 F 2.BALLAST 2 JEFF 256-472-100 • 2.BALLAST 2 J'� IVOLTAGE 110 VAC 3.VOLTAGE 110 4.CONN. LOAD 2.7 AMPS 4.CONN. LOAD 5 AN S.CIRCUITS (1) 20 AMPS S.CIRCUITS 1 ; 6.SERVICE BY: HINGED FACE 6.SERVICE BY: RING 7.CRATED WT' 129.6 L©S 7.CRATED WT 250 S.UNCRTED Wl 92.4 LBS B.UNCRTED Wl 190 9.MAX DESIGN 9.MAX DESIGN ',HIND LOAD: 80 MPH WIND LOAD: 80 I INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS T LIGHT SIGN UPON DELIVERY. ;RACE SIGN AND OPEN FACE. r7,11 _L MOUNTING AND ELECTRICAL HOLES IN WALL. JN-f SIGN ON WALL. (SEE MTG. HARDWARE TABLE) 4 ELECTRICAL TO SIGN AND TEST LIGHT. 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CD Z- O V/ r CD W L I m O O -a D CDr-•1r-t = ;:D (A (A � 0 O 0C D Ln �o r = m tTt � 0 � \ D Z � F— O, O m S O O > U) CD O x x O O I o Z D O O 0 Z co x O O O z rn m in DATE: CASE NO.: REQUEST: LOCATION: APPLICANT'S: BACKGROUND: STAFF REPORT PLANNING COMMISSION JANUARY 27, 1998 STREET VACATION 97-036 DETERMINATION OF LA QUINTA GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY OF THE PROPOSED STREET VACATION. PORTIONS OF CALLE SINALOA AND AVENIDA MORALES AT AVENIDA MONTEZUMA CARMEN KELLY, SHIRLEY AND JOSEPH CARPINI Pursuant to State law', prior to street vacations or public easements being vacated by the City Council, the "Planning Agency" shall make a finding that the proposed street vacation is consistent with the City's General Plan and Circulation Element. The planning agency in this case is the Planning Commission. There are no street improvements within this proposed vacation area. The surrounding street improvements were installed as part of the Cove Improvement Program, in which the City realigned the connection of Calle Sinaloa and Avenida Morales to Avenida Montezuma in an effort to improve traffic safety and neighborhood cohesiveness. The subject location is a result of that activity. Street Vacation Case No. 97-036 as generally indicated on Attachment 1, contains a portion of the Calle Sinaloa and Avenida Morales right of way, and is specifically described in Attachment 2, (exhibits "A" and "B"). This portion of the street right of way is not needed by other property owners for access, or improved accessibility, to residential properties. The roadway configuration is shown in Attachment 3. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATION: The proposed vacation is categorically exempt under Section 15305, and not subject to, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). PUBLIC AGENCY COMMENTS: On January 14, 1998, staff mailed notices to possibly affected public agencies, informing them of the proposed vacation. It is expected that some utility companies may responded with requests for easements to operate and maintain existing public utilities. Other than the easement reservations, no negative comments are expected. Government Code Section 65402 F:\PWDEPT\STAFF\VERLENGI\STVAC\SV98_036.WPD FINDINGS: The proposed street vacation will have no environmental effects that adversely impacts the human population, either directly or indirectly, because the street segment is currently unused by the public and inaccessible to vehicles; and secondly, the act of vacating the right of way will have no physical environmental effect. 2. The segment of street right of way proposed for vacation meets the definition of a local residential street, which by definition is intended to provide access to abutting properties, with movement of traffic given secondary importance. This portion of the street right of way is not needed by other property owners for access, or improved accessibility, to residential properties, and is consistent with the adopted Circulation Element of the La Quinta General Plan. 3. The street vacations will not impact public utility agencies, provided easements are retained for the continued maintenance and operation of existing public utilities. RECOMMENDATION: By minute motion adopt the findings that the vacation of these portions of the Calle Sinaloa and Avenida Morales street right of way are consistent with the adopted Circulation Element of the La Quinta General Plan. Prepared by: ROMANO VERLENG , tant Engineer II Submitted by: CHRISTINE DI IORIO, Planning Manager RJV/rjv Attachments: 1. - Vicinity Map 2. - Exhibit "A" and "B" 3. - Street Plan F:\PWDEPT\STAFF\VERLENGI\STVAC\SV98_036.WPD VICINITY MAP ATTACHMENT 1 30POSED "BEET 1CATI ON )CATION CALIE C '+cf CPSYe'Y V �A VVII SCHOC 50 'C%1 V E� � 4 a DESE UB DR LA OUINTA VILLAGE \ SHOPPING CENTER = STAT ON —SENIOR CENTER �" 1 FRANCES HACK lh FRITZ B. ®URNS PARK ARTS FESTIVAL GROUNDS DEI IIa e•��n ATTACHMENT 2 EXHIBIT "A" THAT PORTION OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE 6 EAST, SAN BERNARDINO MERIDIAN, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 24 OF BLOCK 29 OF TRACT MAP FOR UNIT NO. 2 OF SANTA CARMELITA AT VALE LA QUINTA AS SHOWN IN MAP BOOK 18 PAGES 55 AND 56; THENCE SOUTH 89"53'38" WEST 31.28 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 24 TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH 89053'38" WEST 48.72 FEET TO THE BEGINNING OF A TANGENT CURVE CONCAVE TO THE SOUTHEAST; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID CURVE HAVING A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 90000'00", A RADIUS OF 20.00 FEET AND AN ARC LENGTH OF 31.42 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00006'22" EAST 30.00 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 24; THENCE SOUTH 89053'38" WEST 11,29 FEET TO THE BEGINNING OF A NONTANGENT CURVE CONCAVE TO THE SOUTHWEST HAVING A RADIAL. BEARING OF NORTH 59005'18" EAST; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID CURVE HAVING A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 16002'38", A RADIUS OF 80.00 FEET AND AN ARC LENGTH OF 22.40 FEET; THENCE NORTH 46°57'20" WEST 7.91 FEET: THENCE NORTH 00002'15" EAST 19.01 FEET TO THE BEGINNING OF A NONTANGENT CURVE CONCAVE TO THE SOUTHEAST HAVING A RADIAL BEARING OF NORTH 42°58'10" WEST; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID CURVE HAVING A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 01940'23", A RADIUS OF 1815.00 FEET AND AN ARC LENGTH OF 53.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 85"34'52" EAST 18.61 FEET TO THE BEGINNING OF A NONTANGENT CURVE CONCAVE TO THE NORTHEAST HAVING A RADIAL BEARING OF SOUTH 50012'05" WEST; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID CURVE HAVING A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 37013'11 ", A RADIUS OF 77 00 FEET AND AN ARC LENGTH OF 50.02 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 2,671 SQUARE FEET (0.06 ACRES), MORE OR LESS CURVE DATA DELTA RAD. I LEN. TAN. 01'40 23 1815.00 53.00 26.50 16'02 38 80.00 22.40 11.27 3713 11 77.00 50.02 25.93 90'00 00 20.00 31.42 20.00 LINE DATA ] BEARING LENGTH N 00*0215 E 19.01 N 85'34 52 W 18.61 N 46'57 20 W 7.91 N 89'53 38 E 31.28 Z GBSI ® ro v'tlrqvl 48.72' `p6Q � 89'53'38" E Q 24 N000'06'22" W SCALE-1'=4( I CALLE 2° 30' -'Z S I NALOA 20' 30' -TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING .� O 11.29' N 89'53'38" E 23 f� 2 o WM 30' 30, \ �� W _� 2 � �����,.` 0 S�GR`�, 2 No. L.S.6972 lit * EXPIRES s,9 09-30-01NOEL OWSLEY, P.L.S. DATI of cA,%,- L.S. #6972; EXP. 9/30/01 CITE.' OF LA QUINTA RIGHT OF WAY VACATION PLAT 'ATT ACHMENTL.3 11 N Al� 14 -7!r Ole" lK- Y BI #C DATE: CASE NO.: REQUEST: LOCATION: APPLICANT: BACKGROUND: STAFF REPORT PLANNING COMMISSION JANUARY 27, 1998 STREET VACATION 97-037 DETERMINATION OF LA QUINTA GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY OF THE PROPOSED STREET VACATION. PORTIONS OF AVENIDA OBREGON AT AVENIDA MONTEZUMA W. M. DORAN Pursuant to State law', prior to street vacations or public easements being vacated by the City Council, the "Planning Agency" shall make a finding that the proposed street vacation is consistent with the City's General Plan and Circulation Element. The planning agency in this case is the Planning Commission. There are no street improvements within this proposed vacation area. The surrounding street improvements were installed as part of the Cove Improvement Program, in which the City realigned the connection of Avenida Oregon to Avenida Montezuma in an effort to improve traffic safety and neighborhood cohesiveness. The subject location is a result of that activity. Street Vacation Case No. 97-037 as generally indicated on Attachment 1, contains a portion of the Avenida Obregon right of way, and is specifically described in Attachment 2, (exhibits "A" and "B"). This portion of the street right of way is not needed by other property owners for access, or improved accessibility, to residential properties. The roadway configuration is shown in Attachment 3. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATION: The proposed vacation is categorically exempt under Section 15305, and not subject to, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). PUBLIC AGENCY COMMENTS: On January 14, 1998, staff mailed notices to possibly affected public agencies, informing them of the proposed vacation. It is expected that some utility companies may responded with requests for easements to operate and maintain existing public utilities. Other than the easement reservations, no negative comments are expected. Government Code Section 65402 F:\PWDEPT\STAFF\VERLENGI\STVAC\SV98_037.WPD FINDINGS: The proposed street vacation will have no environmental effects that adversely impacts the human population, either directly or indirectly, because the street segment is currently unused by the public and inaccessible to vehicles; and secondly, the act of vacating the right of way will have no physical environmental effect. 2. The segment of street right of way proposed for vacation meets the definition of a local residential street, which by definition is intended to provide access to abutting properties, with movement of traffic given secondary importance. This portion of the street right of way is not needed by other property owners for access, or improved accessibility, to residential properties, and is consistent with the adopted Circulation Element of the La Quinta General Plan. The street vacations will not impact public utility agencies, provided easements are retained for the continued maintenance and operation of existing public utilities. RECOMMENDATION: By minute motion adopt the findings that the vacation of this portion of the Avenida Obregon street right of way is consistent with the adopted Circulation Element of the La Quinta General Plan. Prepared by: ROMANO VERLENGI , ssistant Engineer II Submitted by: CHRISTINE DI IORIO, Planning Manager RJV/rjv Attachments: 1. - Vicinity Map 2. - Exhibit "A" and `B" 3. - Street Plan F:\PWDEPT\STAFF\VERLENGI\STVAC\SV98_037.WPD VICINITY MAP ATTACHMENT 1 I V1 W t `PEDUENA RClSA ®POSEDWAA , ' R E ET PARKFLA� CATION CATION CALLE C�,f SCHOC I1.tAN0/ _ AV 50 Cf'� ►.S LA 0611 YrA f�Q �k�gi1, cn ` REI&TVFFN IV use► AAA EL�EM/ EERT FALL (FUTURE Si"` Wy � ER COVE CT 1 THE VJLIA�E t� LA A ARTS A"q ` n D � 1a AT LA auto ITA w FOUN WION M Fa EJER OF S INGTI rIERC:E I } b ^Ai^ci `Mr^ 4�. fKFT7F 4 o AVF A cnhpA CA < RT a _ c a,: ITT'TiRL� UJ _ DESE U0 DR I LA OUINTA VILLAGE \ SHOPPING CENTER FIRE STATION "SENIOR CENTER E' FIANCES HACK LN FRITZ B. BURNS PARK ITS FESTIVAL fOUNDS I)/iI. ltLsl\ N ATTACHMENT 2 "EXHIBIT A" A portion of Avenida Obregon as shown by the Map of the Santa Carmelita at Vale La Quinta, Unit No. 2, in the City of La Quinta as shown by Map on file in Book 18, at pages 55 and 56 of Maps, Official Records of Riverside County, California being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at the most northwest corner of said Lot 3; Thence South 00°06'22" East, a distance of 50.00 feet to the southwest corner of the North half of said Lot 3; Thence South 89053'37" West, a distance of 23.63 feet to the beginning of a non -tangent curve concave southwesterly and having a radius of 100.00 feet, a radial through said point bears North 49040'57" East; Thence northwesterly along said curve through a central angle of 11044'50", an arc distance of 20.50 feet to a point of tangency; Thence North 52°03'53" West, a distance of 26.02 feet; Thence North 07003'53" West, a distance of 18.38 feet; Thence North 37056'07" East, a distance of 1.93 feet to a point in the westerly prolongation of the North line of said Lot 3; Thence North 89053'37" East, a distance of 59.90 feet to the point of beginning "EXHIBIT B" SHOWING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF AVENIDA OBREGON. AS SHOWN BY M.B.18/55-56 IN THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA. N 07003'53"W 18.38 . Q 1O .- 10' 10' 0 0 O N Z N 89053' 37"EI 59.90 1.93 30' 1 (U CV V v fD o to M0 LOT 1 SANTA CARMELITA AT VALE LA DUINTA, UNIT NO. 2. M.B.18/55-56 LOT 2 �20 ' GAS EASEMENT P.O.B. N 89°53'37"E 100.00 N POR , LOT 3 (DORAN) A.P,N. 773-081-014 o� w1l. z R=100.00 0=11044'50" L=20.50 T=i0.29 N 89°53'37"E 100.00 N 89053' 37"E �p 23.63 v PROPOSED R/W AVENIDA OBREGON EXISTING R/W AVENIDA OBREGON a � 30' � ATTACHMENT 3 PROPOSED 1lACf17"ION PAR F BI #D PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT DATE: JANUARY 27, 1998 SUBJECT: GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY FINDING FOR COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT PROJECTS APPLICANT: COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT (CVWD) LOCATIONS: SOUTHEAST CORNER OF CALLE TAMPICO AND CALLE RONDO; AND, EAST END OF STAR FLOWER COURT, EAST OF BLAZING STAR TRAIL ZONING: RL (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) BACKGROUND: As required by Section 65401 of the State Government Code, the Coachella Valley Water District has submitted a request for City review. State Law requires proposed public improvements by agencies such as CVWD have the applicable local agency (in this case the City of La Quinta) determine if the project is in compliance with the City General Plan. PROJECTS: The first project under consideration is a water well and pumping plant on a triangular shaped parcel created by Tract 24890-4, which is part of the Citrus Project (see attachment). The .298 acre site is vacant, rough graded, and walled in with an access gate on Calle Tampico. The project consists of drilling, testing, casing, and developing a domestic water well site. Subsequent work includes installing the pump, motor and other appurtenances in order to tie the well site into the domestic water distribution system. The second project is a water well and pumping plant at the east termination of Star Flower Lane, east of Blazing Star Trail in the Cactus Flower Subdivision. The site is vacant, rough graded and walled in with an access opening on Star Flower Lane. The project consists of drilling a pilot bore, testing the cuttings, reaming the borehole, casing the well and developing the well. Subsequent work includes installing the pump and motor, placing a structure over the well to mitigate noise, constructing a sodium hypochlorite conversion facility, electrical control unit, surge tank and a manifold and installing additional piping to connect the well into the domestic water distribution system. CApc rpt cvwd consist. GENERAL PLAN COMPLIANCE: The Infrastructure and Public Services Element of the General Plan discusses the provision of potable or domestic water in the City. Goal 7-1 includes providing utilities which will adequately meet the needs of the City at buildout. Objective 7-1.1 is to ensure that adequate potable supplies and facilities are provided for all development. Policies 7-1.1.1, 7-1.1.2, 7-1.1.3, 7.1.1.9, and 7-1.1.10 state that the City and CVWD shall coordinate and provide adequate potable water and related facilities for the City. Policy 7-1.1.10 states that the facilities such as well sites, be sensitively integrated into the area. This includes buffering from adjacent development, screening of facilities, provision of access for maintenance, and integration with desert landscape areas, etc. Development plans have not been submitted for these sites. The project will comply with the above goal, objective, and policies, and therefore, is in compliance with the La Quinta General Plan, provided plans to comply with Policy 7-1.1.10 are submitted, approved and implemented. RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Minute Motion 98- , finding that the proposed CVWD projects are in compliance with the La Quinta General Plan, subject to plans being submitted, approved and implemented pursuant to General Plan Policy 7-1.1.10. Attachment: 1. Letters and location maps from CVWD dated November 10, 1997 and December 31, 1997. Prepared by: Stan B. Sawa, Principal Planner Submitted hristi+ di lorio, Planning Manager CApc rpt cvwd consist. 49 A T E,9 ESTABLISHED IN 1918 AS A PUBLIC AGENCY 'O/STRIC" COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT POST OFFICE BOX 1058 • COACHELLA, CALIFORNIA 92236 • TELEPHONE (760) 398-2651 DIRECTORS OFFICERS TELLIS CODEKAS, PRESIDENT THOMAS E. LEVY, GENERAL MANAGER -CHIEF ENGINEER RAYMOND R. RUMMONDS, VICE PRESIDENT BERNARDINE SUTTON SECRETARY JOHN W. McFADDEN November 10, 1997 OWENMcCOOK.ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER DOROTHY M. NICHOLS REDWINE AND SHERRILL. ATTORNEYS THEODORE J. FISH File: 0424.125 Planning Commission ►iov i n 1997 City of La Quinta 78-495 Calle Tampico r La Quinta, California 92253- Gentlemen: In compliance with Section 65402 of the Government Code, this district hereby notifies your agency that it proposes the Well 6704 and Pumping Plant. The project consists of drilling, testing, casing and developing a domestic water well site. Subsequent work includes installing the pump, motor and other appurtenances in order to tie the well site into the domestic water distribution ;system. '.Project and general location maps are enclosed. No environmental impact report is enclosed, none having been prepared as this ]district has determined that this project will have no substantial impact on the environment. Enclosures/as TEL:i1\brd\mtgs\nov10\eacp1ntj Yours very truly, Tom Levy General Manager -Chief Engin er TRUE CONSERVATION USE WATER WISELY 1AR" i0m 23 •1 1 I 26 INDIAN WELLS' t 25 ` SEE A F2 �I 1 Ttr4. R 1 i r.Nl 7 YNtr.N T[r / t 4W.IQ CIA S ..tiMOF CI 1 I i I / UST. ,I fA 1 T N do S� LA QU I NTALA ., avur, .35 0� 5 tslx�v a ; d -214 00 r", 1.tlt PROJECT VICINITY," WIIffAY a' LOS AP9p f ,[ rl -- ---- i -" T � is 151AVENUEQa . V � 4 Cotwm _ CLLBAUNIAIN ti4a`1Y� 1 1.1 N gg ygygI �.-qll T 5 W YlLLA GLLE TAMPICO yGTq � .. 7 1 . 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LIMA I LA FONDA 6, w� lei a tol oI 1 OI0 N sI wI NO wI, In n AI m O O m , m w O 145 146 147 148 149 150 156 155 154 153 I52 151 0 to n oIm 0 wm CIm OI oI o n n o q o 6.4 _ o P Q 19 20 21 113 46 1 112 �B W AVEN)a TORRiS n U � i llie o � r►s !s 159 160 161 162 163 164 VICINITY MAP %,N ATEq STABLISHED IN 1918 AS A PUBLIC >GENCY 01STRICS COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT POST OFFICE BOX 1058 • COACHELLA, CALIFORNIA 92236 • TELEPHONE (760) 398-2651 DIRECTORS OFFICERS 'FLLIS CODEKAS PRESIDFN' THOMASE LEVY GENERALMANAGER CHIEFENGINE=R RAYMOND R. RUMMONDS, VICE F'RFSIDENT December 311997 6ERNARDINESUTTON SECRETARY JOHN W. McFADDE, N OWEN McCOOK. ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER DOROTHY M NICHOLS REDWINE AND SHERRILL. ATTORNEYS THEODORE J. FISH File: 0424.131 Planning Commission City of La Quinta 78-495 Calle Tampico La Quinta, California 92253 Gentlemen: — L JAN 0 5 1998 IJ� � J� CITY OF LAQUINTA PLANNING DEPARTMENT In compliance with Section 65402 of the Government Code, this District hereby notifies your agency that it proposes the well 5713 and pumping plant project. The project consists of drilling a pilot bore, testing the cuttings, reaming the borehole, casing the well and developing the well. Subsequent work includes installing the pump and motor, placing a structure over the well to mitigate noise, constructing a sodium hypochlorite conversion facility, constructing an electrical control unit, constructing a surge tank and constructing a manifold and additional piping to connect the well into the domestic water distribution system. Project and general location maps are enclosed. No environmental impact District has determined the environment. Enclosures/as TEL:gb\brd\mtgs\dec31\eacy1ann report is enclosed, none having been prepared as this that this project will have no s•abstantial impact on Yours very truly, Tom Levy General Manager-Cl TRUE CONSERVATION USE WATER WISELY 11 _ AV AY _ ai DR_ Glr£oso o� :INIDUE - -� o=f - e ELi /.�nl� `��•P � I u 3AYSIDE CT WELL a713 FF ST .TA ST a NE LAKE ST BOWEN DR � J 1 DR SPALDING DR spa Tj BUTLER BAY PL ROYAL AV v RJ�pA EISEMHOMER �AMELBACKi: _ OR 61T£g 1 OUNFS 14 Ji lam ♦♦ I �t'�y. � _ � t7`r � `^ `off pq� � .. "•ssi*�-�.h```�i ♦♦ • COI •tee �(m`f%� awlpElPLtm .o .�o ♦o ... �., y �.� + ` 4 IMIEVIILLE K NGM DR I INGSTON- DR B R, 4, -.: VNES ,'`PAY fill DUV �el °Rr c J'MINM�E hT M - w o�----- to OE i sm' 'As� ix in, <_ PROJECT � ¢1�ON PALMS C1� � � � RIS CT uno •� - je st Ft • 20 iR AV I igow MT1 GC AV -.in"I PROJECT MAP NO SCALE 16 I WAR 9 DORNACH per"' M11Rf3� SITE 21 1 FC . OF SEC. 20, T.5 S., R.7 E. 61 Fi J a a WELL 5 713 FRED WARING WELL Sl1 z 0 LOCATION MAP NO SCALE MILES AVENUE POR. OF SEC. 20, T.5 S., R.7 E. communi January 16, 1998 La Quinta Planning Commission Rich Butler, Chairman PO Box 1504 La Quinta CA 92253 Dear Mr. Butler: Gardens of the Coachella Valley mr� Community Gardens of the Coachella Valley, a non-profit corporation established in 1996, has been provided with start-up funding by the La Quinta City Council to organize the development of community gardens in the City of La Quinta. In La Quinta, community gardens will become a permanent resource for all members x of the community, converting vacant lots into green spaces where citizens can share 4 their joy of gardening together, while providing a living and highly visible testament to visitors that La Quinta is truly a town where neighbors have become a community through working together. Over the years, local businesses, agencies and community members such as yourself will be the reason for gardens to emerge in neighborhoods throughout the city. We are assembling a steering committee of community leaders and we would like to meet with you to review the opportunities for involvement. Community gardens are a great way to improve neighborhood property values, reduce crime, and provide a healthy, constructive activity for our growing population of young people and mature adults. Won't you help us with the "grassroots" effort? Please call me at 345-9090 to confirm your position on this important steering committee. Thank you for your interest. Sincerely, Steve Merritt Director 78 175 Avenue 42, Bermuda Dunes, CA 92201 phone 76Q/345--9090 tax 76W360-4861 Community Gardens of the Coachella Valley STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING THU RS DAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1998 8:15 A.M. LA QUINTA SENIOR CENTER 78-450 AV E . LA FONDA R.S.V.P. STEVE MERRITT 345-9090 78-175 Avenue 42, Bermuda Dunes, CA 92201 phone 76WJ45-9090 fax 7601360-4861