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1999 07 13 PCz 5 1 - � CF'yOF INto PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA A Regular Meeting to be Held at the La Quinta City Hall Council Chamber 78-495 Calle Tampico La Quinta, California July 13, 1999 7:00 P.M. **NOTE** ALL ITEMS NOT CONSIDERED BY 11:00 P.M. WILL BE CONTINUED TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING Beginning Resolution 99-051 Beginning Minute Motion 99-013 I. CALL TO ORDER A. Pledge of Allegiance B. Roll Call C. Election of Chair and Vice Chair 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 June 22, 1999 B. Department Report PC /AG]3NDA V. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Item .................. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 29283 Applicant.......... T. D. Desert Development Location .......... Northwest corner of 50`h Avenue and Orchard Lane (extended) within Rancho La Quints Country Club Request ........... Recommendation for approval to subdivide 23 acres into 59 residential and other common lots Action .............. Resolution 99- B. Item .................. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 29306 Applicant.......... T. D. Desert Development Location .......... South side of 481' Avenue and east of Dune Palms Road within Rancho La Quinta Country Club Request ........... Recommendation for approval to subdivide 26.4 acres into 75 residential and other common lots Action .............. Resolution 99- C. Item .................. TENTATIVE TRACT 29347 Applicant.......... KSL Land Corporation Location .......... West side of Monroe Street, north of Airport Boulevard, within the Norman Golf Course at PGA West Request ........... Recommendation for approval to subdivide 60 ± acres into 39 single family lots, a golf course lot and miscellaneous lots. Action .............. Resolution 99- D. Item .................. TENTATIVE TRACT 29348 Applicant.......... KSL Land Corporation Location .......... North of Airport Boulevard, midway between Madison Street and Monroe Street within the Norman Golf Course at PGA West Request ........... Recommendation for approval to subdivide 19.3 ± acres into 58 single family lots. Action .............. Resolution 99- E. Item .................. TENTATIVE TRACT 29349 Applicant.......... KSL Land Corporation Location .......... North side of Airport Boulevard, east of Madison Street within the Norman Golf Course at PGA West Request ........... Recommendation for approval to subdivide 32 ± acres into 92 single family lots. Action .............. Resolution 99- PC/AGENDA VI. BUSINESS ITEMS: A. Item .................. CONTINUED - SIGN APPLICATION 99-466 Applicant.......... Airtouch Communications Location........... 78-742 Highway 111 - One Eleven La Quinta Shopping Center. Request............ Approval of a deviation to an approved sign program to permit corporate signs for a new business. Action .............. Minute Motion 99- B. Item ................... SIGN APPLICATION 99-468 Applicant........... Imperial Sign company for Dyson & Dyson Location ............. 50-981 Washington Street within the La Quinta Village Shopping Center Request .............. Approval of a business identification sign. Action ................ Minute Motion 99- C. Item .................... SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 98-640 Applicant............ Century -Crowell Communities Location ............. West side of Adams Street, north of the extension of Westward Ho Drive within Tract 23995-7 through 10 Request .............. Approval of architectural plans for two new and one revised prototype residential units. Action ................. Minute Motion 99- D. Item ..................... MASTER DESIGN GUIDELINES 99-006 Applicant............ Mumbil, Inc. Location .............. Throughout the Cove Request ............... Approval of Master Design Guidelines Action ................. Minute Motion 99- E. Item .................... STREET VACATION 99-038 Applicant ............ Mr. D. McHattie Location .............. Portions of Avenida Alvarado at Avenida Montezuma Request ............... Determination of La Quinta General Plan consistency for the proposed Street Vacation Action ................. Minute Motion 99- VII. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL VIII. COMMISSIONER ITEMS A. Commission report on the City Council meeting of July 6,1999 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 June 22, 1999 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 Tyler who asked Commissioner Kirk to lead the flag salute. B. Chairman Tyler requested the roll call. Present: Commissioners Jacques Abels, Richard Butler, Tom Kirk, Steve Robbins, and Chairman Robert Tyler. Unanimously approved. C. Staff present: Community Development Director Jerry Herman, Planing Manager Christine di Iorio, Senior Engineer Steve Speer, Principal Planners Fred Baker and Stan Sawa, and Executive Secretary Betty Sawyer. II. PUBLIC COMMENT: None III. CONFIRMATION OF THE AGENDA: A. Chairman Tyler asked that Agenda Business Item C become Item B and Item B become Item C. There being no further changes, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Abels/Butler to confirm the Agenda as modified. Unanimously approved. IV. CONSENT ITEMS: A. Chairman Tyler asked if there were any corrections to the Minutes of June 8, 1999. Commissioner Abels asked that the Minutes be elaborated on regarding how staff reaches justification for their recommendations contained in the staff report. Commissioner Butler noted that he was recorded as voting on Business Item A and he was absent. This needed to be corrected. Commissioner Kirk asked that Page 6, Item B.1. be corrected to read, "...suggested that someone obtain an overall education regarding this issue.", and Page 6, Item B.3, be revised. There being no further corrections, it was moved and seconded by Commissioner Butler/Abels to adopt the Minutes as corrected. Unanimously approved. B. Department Report: None. C:Wy Documents\WPDOCS\PC6-22-99.wpd I Planning Commission Minutes June 22, 1999 V. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Continued - Specific Plan 83-001, Amendment #5; a request of Century -Crowell Communities for approval of an amendment to increase the total unit count, revise the boundaries to separate the Seasons from Duna La Quinta, and add a new grading/unit type requirement necessitating retaining walls higher than four feet along the 50 foot elevation of the channel berm. Chairman Tyler opened the public hearing and asked for the staff report. Planning Manager Christine di Iorio informed the Commission the applicant had not completed the plans proposed for the split-level units along the south side of Calle Norte, within Duna La Quinta. Staff was therefore requesting this item be tabled until such time as the applicant submitted new plans. The item will then be readvertised for a hearing date. 2. There being no discussion, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Abels/Kirk to table this item. Unanimously approved with Commissioner Butler abstaining. B. Tentative Tract 28409, Extension #1, a request of Mr. Charles B. Murphy and Mr. Lynn R. Kunkle for a recommendation of approval for a one year time extension for a previously approved subdivision of 9.15 acres into 19 custom single family and other common or private street lots for the property located on the north side of Avenida Montezuma, east of Bear Creek Channel and west of the Yucatan Peninsula residential neighborhood. Chairman Tyler 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 Tyler asked how many extensions could be granted. Staff stated three. There being no further questions of staff, Chairman Tyler asked if the applicant would like to address the Commission. Mr. Lynn Kunkle, representing the applicant, stated they were working on the final map and have no objection to the conditions as recommended by staff. They have completed their grading plan and on- and off -site improvements. They are requesting approval of their time extension. 3. There being no questions of the applicant, Chairman Tyler closed the public participation portion of the hearing and opened it to Commission discussion. CAMy Documents\WPDOCS\PC6-22-99.wpd 2 Planning Commission Minutes June 22, 1999 4. There being no discussion, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Abels/Robbins to adopt Planning Commission Resolution 99-049 recommending approval of a one year time extension for Tentative Tract Map 28409, Extension #1, as recommended. ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Abels, Butler, Kirk, Robbins, and Chairman Tyler. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. C. Site Development Permit 99-652; a request of T. D. Desert Development for approval of design plans for a 13,400 square foot golf maintenance facility south of Avenue 48 and east of Dune Palms Road within Rancho La Quinta Country Club. Chairman Tyler asked for the staff report. Principal Planner Fred Baker presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. 2. Commissioner Kirk asked if the applicant had submitted a line of site exhibit for the facility. Staff explained the plans that had been submitted. Landscape drawings were also discussed and the landscape architect was asked to provide enough trees to block the view of the facility from the street. 3. Chairman Tyler asked how CVWD would gain access to their well site. Staff stated the access is located on the south side and there was a possibility the well site may be moved. Discussion followed regarding how vehicles would enter/leave the well site. 4. Chairman Tyler asked Senior Engineer Steve Speer if the south leg of the Dune Palms signal would be dedicated for the maintenance facility and if the control for that signal would be cycled. Staff explained how the signal would operate. Traffic hitting the loop will continue to trip the light up to 40 seconds. 5. Chairman Tyler asked about the chain link fencing that will be installed across the storm channel and asked if it would be visible from Avenue 48. Mr. Art Gardner, representing the applicant, stated that when they spoke with CVWD they were informed they would accept wrought iron in place of the chain link. 6. Commissioner Robbins stated wrought iron would be acceptable to CVWD. Mr. Gardner stated the channel would be planted with grass and possibly palm trees. Staff recommended a condition be added requiring the wrought iron fence and that it be subject to approval by CVWD. CAMy Documents\WPDOCS\PC6-22-99.wpd 3 Planning Commission Minutes June 22, 1999 7. There being no further questions of staff, Chairman Tyler asked if anyone else would like to address the Commission. Mr. Grady Sparks, representing T.D. Desert Development stated they had no objections to the conditions as recommended. 8. There being no questions of the applicant, Chairman Tyler closed the public participation portion of the hearing and opened it to Commission discussion. 9. There being no discussion, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Kirk/Abels to adopt Planning Commission Resolution 99-050 approving Site Development Permit 99-652, subject to Findings and Conditions of Approval as modified. a. The chain link fencing proposed within the Channel shall be replaced with wrought iron fencing. 10. Chairman Tyler stated he had a hard time understanding why the applicant would even propose an industrial metal building that would be visible from the street. He suggested they look at the maintenance building constructed at the Tradition Country Club as an example. As submitted, he could not support this metal building. ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Abels, Butler, Kirk, and Robbins. NOES: Chairman Tyler. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. VI. BUSINESS ITEMS: A. Continued - Sign Application 99-466; a request of Airtouch Communications for approval of a deviation to an approved sign program to permit corporate signs for a new business located at 78-742 Highway I I I within the One Eleven La Quinta Shopping Center. Chairman Tyler stated a request had been received from the applicant to continue this item. 2. There being no discussion, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Abels/Robbins to continue Sign Application 99-466, to July 13, 1999. Unanimously approved. B. Master Design Guidelines 99-005; a request of Four Seasons Homes for approval of Master Design Guidelines. CAMy Documents\WPD0CS\PC6-22-99.wpd 4 Planning Commission Minutes June 22, 1999 1. Chairman Tyler asked for the staff report. Principal Planner Fred Baker presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. 2. Commissioner Kirk asked if the "Gardena" Plan was the only plan that would be appropriate for a corner lot. Staff stated yes, as submitted. 3. There being no further questions of staff, Chairman Tyler asked if anyone else would like to speak. 4. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Abels/Robbins to adopt Minute Motion 99-011 approving Master Design Guidelines 99-005, subject to the Findings and Conditions of Approval as submitted. 5. Commissioner Robbins noted the front elevation of the Gardena Plan was no more than a great big garage door. Community Development Director Jerry Herman stated that on a 50 foot wide lot, 20 feet of the frontage is garage, with a 10 foot exterior sideyard and five foot interior sideyard setback it leaves only 15 feet for front elevations. 6. Chairman Tyler stated he agreed with Commissioner Robbins, but there are already several houses with the same problem. 7. Commissioner Kirk asked staff to define the options within the plan. Planning Manager Christine di Iorio stated that in the Gardenia Plan there are three design proposals and staff was requesting the columns on one of the two options have a different architectural design treatment. 8. Chairman Tyler asked what roofing material was proposed for the Santa Fe Plan. Staff stated it was to be hot mopped. 9. The motion was approved with Commissioner Robbins voting no. B. Capital Improvement Project 99-05; a request of the City for review and recommendation to the City Council regarding a roundabout at the intersection of Jefferson Street and Avenue 52. 1. Chairman Tyler asked for the staff report. Senior Engineer John Freeland presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. Staff noted changes to the staff report and introduced Mr. Peter Doctors, consultant, who gave a history of roundabouts. He explained the three basic concepts, yielded entries, circulation, and right of way. Second was the deflection design which would CAMy ) )ocuments\WPDOCs\PC6-22-99.wpd 5 Planning Commission Minutes June 22, 1999 cause all cars to slow down to less than 25 miles per hour to provide safety. Roundabouts are twice as safe as a traffic signal with less injury and fatalities. The third concept is the flair which consists of one or two lanes around with a flair to three or four lanes which gives a lot of capacity. He went on to site examples. He further stated that in a 20 year forecast, during the peak hours, the intersection of Jefferson Street and 52"a Avenue, 3200 cars are expected. He went on to explained the plan. 2. Chairman Tyler asked if there were any questions of staff. There being no questions of staff, Chairman Tyler asked if anyone else would like to speak regarding this subject. 3. Commissioner Robbins stated that at buildout it would be just less than 60,000 trips per day or 2,500 per hour, and Caltrans states that roundabouts are inappropriate for intersections in excess of 5,000 per hour. Mr. Doctors stated Caltrans was not considering roundabouts for any locations that exceed 5,000 cars per hour. This is their comfort level. In reality roundabouts can handle up to 7,200 cars per hour. 4. Commissioner Kirk asked how much more land was needed. Mr. Bob Ross stated 1,600 square feet. 5. Commissioner Abels stated the City needs to think down the road and to the future. He has experienced roundabouts and finds them very convenient and this is an ideal location 6. Commissioner Robbins asked if anyone had looked at the traffic counts during a golf tournament and whether or not a roundabout would cause a problem. Senior Engineer John Freeland stated staff had not looked into this, but it should not be a problem. Commissioner Robbins stated his experience with traffic circles had not been pleasant and he was concerned that Avenue 52 and Jefferson Street would be a major intersection in the City. 7. Public Works Director Chris Vogt stated that most special events do not take place during the week day peak traffic. The City of Vail, Colorado has a roundabout and on peak weekends it works well. In addition, traditionally the golf classics do not generate that much traffic. 8. Commissioner Robbins asked what would be in the center of the roundabout. Public Works Director Chris Vogt stated it could be a number of different things. CAMy L>ocuments\WPDOCS\PC6-22-99.wpd 6 Planning Commission Minutes June 22, 1999 9. Commissioner Robbins stated another concern was the existing utilities and to reconfigure them would create issues. Mr. Ross stated that most of the utility lines could be relocated and there would be more angle points. Commissioner Robbins asked if the utility lines would be realigned or go around the roundabout, and will it add to the cost. Also, there is a federal easement which will add problems to the relocation issues. Mr. Ross stated they were not proposing to relocate to federal easements, but prefer to keep them as they are. 10. Commissioner Kirk asked about the cost difference between the standard intersection design and a roundabout. Mr. Ross stated that a standard intersection is approximately $150,000. A roundabout would be approximately $10,000 less. Public Works Director Chris Vogt stated that Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) would be funding 75% of the improvements from Highway 111 to Avenue 54. There was some question as to whether or not CVAG would support the roundabout, but both committees would fund up to 75% of a standard intersection. However, this does not include the right of way purchase. 11. Commissioner Kirk asked about the pedestrian access with the dedicated right turn. Mr. Doctors stated it would not be a safety issue. The same concerns are realized for a signalized intersection. The roundabout becomes one single lane of traffic to cross. 12. Chairman Tyler asked about the right turn. Mr. Doctors stated it has its own lane so it does not have to merge into the other lanes. 13. Commissioner Kirk asked if the right turn lane was a separate lane that would later flair. Mr. Doctors stated that if a right turn was that heavy it would be better to have a right turn bypass. The idea is to give flexibility. 14. Commissioner Robbins asked how they would work with bicycle traffic and what about equestrian uses. Community Development Director Jerry Herman stated that equestrian uses would go down Madison Street, not Jefferson Street. The roundabout would have bicycle traffic on both sides of the street. Mr. Doctors stated that bicycle lanes would lead up to the roundabout and then, in the case of the recreational bicyclist they would walk across the street. In the case of the "seasoned" cyclist, they would enter the roundabout with the vehicular traffic. Public Works Director Chris Vogt stated in a standard crossing the bicyclist would be crossing in front of vehicles and the chances that a driver isn't paying attention are high. With a roundabout a driver is paying attention to the pedestrian. CAMy Documents\WPDOCS\PC6-22-99.wpd 7 Planning Commission Minutes June 22, 1999 15. Chairman Tyler asked why this intersection was chosen. Public Works Director Chris Vogt stated because they are building down to Avenue 54 and the right of way is available at this location and currently there is no landscaping to disturb. Staff is looking at sites where roundabouts may be suitable at the request of the City Council who is asking for alternatives to traffic signals. Chairman Tyler stated pedestrians were not a strong element in this case. 16. Chairman Tyler stated he was concerned that neither Caltrans nor CVAG had traffic standards. No one knows it they work until they are built and then it is too late. The Design Bulletin mentioned in the staff report does not support it. He too is concerned about bicyclist. Also, there are no traffic lane markings painted on the street. Mr. Doctors stated that if you mark the street, people concentrate on the lanes and get trapped and can't get out. Lack of striping works because the majority of the time people are driving at staggered levels, or single file. 17. Commissioner Butler stated he is comfortable going forward with the proposal as it shows the City has some foresight. It is controllable and if, or when, the City outgrows it, it can be changed. 18. Commissioner Abels stated it was a great idea and he supported the project. 19. Commissioner Kirk stated this was a good idea and location and the City should take a chance. 20. Mr. Doctors stated federal highways will be coming out with guidelines and these guidelines are even more conservative than before. 21. Commissioner Robbins stated he would like to believe in them, but his personal experience has not been with the modern roundabout. He would rather see this experience take place in a less prominent location, such as an intersection in the Village area. It is worth the try, but he is not sure it is the best location. 22. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Abels/Kirk to adopt Minute Motion 99-012, recommending to sign a contract and applauding staff by looking at alternatives to address traffic. Unanimously approved. With Commissioner Robbins and Chairman Tyler voting abstaining. VII. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL: None. CAMy Documents\WPDOCS\PC6-22-99.wpd 8 Planning Commission Minutes June 22, 1999 VIII. COMMISSIONER ITEMS: A. Chairman Tyler gave a report on the City Council meeting of June 15, 1999. IX. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Butler/Abels to adjourn this regular meeting of the Planning Commission to the next regular meeting of the Planning Commission to be held July 13, 1999, at 7:00 p.m. This meeting of the Planning Commission was adjourned at 8: P.M. on June 22, 1999. Respectfully submitted, BETTY J. SAWYER, Executive Secretary City of La Quinta, California CAMy Documents\WPDOCS\PC6-22-99.x%pd 9 MI STAFF REPORT PLANNING COMMISSION DATE: JULY 13, 1999 CASE NO.: TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 29283 APPLICANT/ PROPERTY OWNER: T. D. DESERT DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER: WATSON & CHRISTIANSEN ENGINEERING LOCATION: NORTHWEST CORNER OF 50TH AVENUE AND ORCHARD LANE (EXTENDED) WITHIN RANCHO LA QUINTA COUNTRY CLUB REQUEST: RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR APPROVAL TO SUBDIVIDE 23.0 ACRES INTO 59 RESIDENTIAL AND OTHER COMMON/MISCELLANEOUS LOTS ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATION: GENERAL PLAN/ SPECIFIC PLAN DESIGNATIONS: SRPCT'I'29283 - 34 THIS MAP IS WITHIN SPECIFIC PLAN 84-004 OF WHICH AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) WAS CERTIFIED BY THE CITY COUNCIL IN 1984. THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT PER PUBLIC RESOURCES GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65457(A). NO CHANGED CIRCUMSTANCES OR CONDITIONS EXIST WHICH WOULD TRIGGER THE PREPARATION OF A SUBSEQUENT EIR PURSUANT TO PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE SECTION 21166. LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (2-4 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE); RL (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) PER SP 84-004 SURROUNDING LAND USES: NORTH: EXISTING AND PROPOSED RANCHO LA QUINTA GOLF COURSES SOUTH: ACROSS 50TH AVENUE, ESTANCIAS AT RANCHO LA QUINTA EAST: VACANT, PLANNED FOR RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT UNDER TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 28964 (RANCHO FORTUNADO) AND UNDER CONSTRUCTION JERRY PATE GOLF COURSE IN RANCHO LA QUINTA WEST: EXISTING RANCHO LA QUINTA GOLF COURSE BACKGROUND: In 1984, the City Council approved Specific Plan 84-004 (The Grove) and certified Environmental Impact Report #90 allowing a mixed use development of up to 1,500 houses, two championship 18-hole golf courses and tourist commercial uses on approximately 682 acres located generally on the east side of Washington Street, on the west side of Jefferson Street, on the north side of 50th Avenue, and south side of 481h Avenue. Since 1993, several tentative tracts have been approved and recorded under SP 84-004, and it is estimated that 371 houses exist at this time with 83 under construction adjacent to the existing 18-hole golf course. Specific Plan 84-004 was amended on May 19, 1998, by adoption of City Council Resolution 98-47, permitting 1,414 single family houses surrounding two 18-hole golf courses and other Tourist Commercial activities. On June 1, 1999, the City Council adopted Resolution 99-73 approving a third amendment to SP 84-004 that reduced the amount of Tourist Commercial acreage from 40 to 10, and number of residential units to 1,300 (Attachment 1). This amendment also modified the on -site street system and various graphic exhibits and tables. Site Information The proposed subdivision is part of Phase III of the Specific Plan which designates 768 residential units on 355 acres. The site has been graded for development and connects with improvements planned for Tract 28912 to the west. SRPCTT29283 - 34 Project Request This map proposes 59 single family lots, amenity/common lots, and private streets lots (i.e., Lots "A" thru "F") on 23 acres (Attachment 2). The single family lots range in size from approximately 8,699 square feet (Lot 56) to more than 27,300 square feet (Lot 47) and back up to existing and under construction golf course fairways. Three flag lots are proposed at the northern terminus of Via Conquistador. Lot "G" (0.6 acres) is a proposed well site located at the southeast corner of the tract abutting 50th Avenue. Access to the tract will be from Lot "C" at 501h Avenue and future connections within Rancho La Quinta via Montana Way, Mission Drive East and Via Katalina. Detached houses are planned for this tract. Public Notice - The case was advertised in the Desert Sun newspaper on June 30, 1999, All property owners within 500-feet of the affected area were mailed a copy of the public notice as required. No written comments have been received. Public Agency Review - This request was sent out for comments to City Departments and affected public agencies on May 20, 1999. Agency comments received have been rnade a part of the Conditions of Approval. STATEMENT OF MANDATORY FINDINGS: Findings necessary to approve this request can be made and are contained in the attached Resolution. RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Planning Commission Resolution 99-_, recommending to the City Council approval of Tentative Tract Map 29283, subject to findings and conditions. Attachments: 1 . Specific Plan Exhibit (Excerpt) 2. TTM Exhibit 3. Large Map Exhibit (Commission only) by: Qreg-Trodsde)l, Associbtc Planner SRPCTT29283 - 34 Submitted by: 'C' (Vri'sitin-e L di lorio, Planning Manager PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 99- A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 29283 TO ALLOW A 59-LOT SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION AND OTHER COMMON/MISCELLANEOUS LOTS ON APPROXIMATELY 23 ACRES IN RANCHO LA QUINTA (SPECIFIC PLAN 84-004) CASE NO.: TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 29283 APPLICANT: T. D. DESERT DEVELOPMENT WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, did on the 13' day of July, 1999, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing for the subdivision of 23 acre site into 59 single family and other common lots, located at the northwest corner of 50' Avenue and Orchard Lane, more particularly described as: Being a portion of Parcels 6, 7, 10, 11, 13, and 14 of Parcel Map 20469 as filed in Book 140 of Maps on Pages 95-100 inclusive, County of Riverside, State of California; SW 1 /4 of Section 32, T5S, R7E, SBBM WHEREAS, said map has complied with the requirements of "The Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970" as amended (Resolluticn 83-63), in that an Environmental Impact Report was certified for Specific Plan 84-004 (The Grove) in 1984, for the overall development of the Rancho La Quinta development. The project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act per Public Resources Government Code Section 65457(A). No changed circumstances or conditions exist which would trigger the preparation of a subsequent EIR pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21 166; and, WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony and arguments, if any, of all interested persons wanting to be heard, said Planning Commission did make the following Mandatory Findings: A. The proposed map is consistent with the City of La Quinta General Plan and any applicable specific plans. The project is a Low Density Residential (LDR) District per the provisions of the General Plan Update allowing a density of 2 to 4 units per acre; therefore, provisions of Land Use Element (Chapter 2) are met. Specific Plan 84-004 RESOIPCTT29283 - 34 Planning Commission Resolution 99-_ Tentative Tract Map 29283 T. D. Desert Development (Amendment #3) designates the site as residential which permits single family dwellings. Tentative Tract Map 29283 is consistent with the goals, policies and intent of the La Quinta General Plan and Specific Plan 84-004 provided conditions contained herein are met to ensure consistency with the General Plan, Specific Plan and mitigation of environmental consequences pursuant to Final Environmental Impact Report No. 90 (Addendum). B. The design, or improvement of, the proposed subdivision is consistent with the La Quinta General Plan and any applicable specific plans. All designs of streets and infrastructure improvements in the project conform to City standards contained in the General Plan and Subdivision Ordinance. Access for the single family lots will be provided from internal streets planned under this tract and Tract 28912. The density and design standards for the tract will comply with the Land Use Element of the General Plan (Chapter 2) and the Specific Plan. C. The design of the subdivision or the proposed improvements are not likely to cause substantial environmental damage, or substantially injure fish or wildlife, or their habitat. The subject site is graded and is physically suitable for the proposed land division. This project will not cause substantial environmental damage or injury to fish or wildlife, or their habitat because mitigation measures were completed at the time the site was rough graded as required by SP 84-004, EIR No. 90 (Addendum), and Parcel Map 20469. D. The design of the subdivision, or type of improvements, are not likely to cause serious public health problems. The design of the subdivision, as conditionally approved, will not cause serious public health problems because they will install urban improvements based on City, State, and Federal requirements, and Specific Plan 84-004. E. The design of the subdivision, or type of improvements, will not conflict with easements, acquired by the public at large, for access through, or use of, property within the proposed subdivision. The proposed streets are planned to provide direct access to each single family lot. All required public easements will provide access to the site or support necessary infrastructure improvements. RESO]PCTT29283 - 34 Planning Commission Resolution 99- Tentative Tract Map 29283 T. D. Desert Development 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 constitute the findings of the Planning Commission in this case; 2. That it does hereby reconfirm the conclusions of Final Environmental Impact Report No. 90 (Addendum); and, 3. That it does recommend approval to the City Council of Tentative Tract Map 29283 for the reasons set forth in this Resolution and subject to the attached conditions. PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta City Planning Commission, held on this 13th day of July, 1999 by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ROBERT T. TYLER, Chairman City of La Quinta, California ATTEST: JERRY HERMAN, Community Development Director City of La Quinta, California RESOPCT7'29283 - 34 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 99-_ CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 29283 JULY 13, 1999 GENERAL 1. Upon City Council approval, a memorandum noting that the City Conditions of Approval for this development application exist and are available for review at City Hall shall be recorded against the property with Riverside County. 2. The subdivider agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of La Quinta (the "City"), its agents, officers and employees from any claim, action or proceeding to attack, set aside, void, or annul the approval of this tentative map or any final map thereunder. The City shall have sole discretion in selecting its defense counsel. The City shall promptly notify the subdivider of any claim, action or proceeding and shall cooperate fully in the defense. 3. This tentative map and any final maps thereunder shall comply with the requirements and standards of § § 66410 through 66499.58 of the California Government Code (the Subdivision Map Act) and Chapter 13 of the La Quinta Municipal Code (LQMC). This approval shall expire and become null and void within two years, unless an extension of time is granted according to the requirements of Section 13.12.150 of the Subdivision Ordinance. 4. Prior to the issuance of a grading, construction or building permit, the applicant shall obtain permits and/or clearances from the following public agencies: • Fire Marshal • Public Works Department (Grading Permit, Improvement Permit) • Community Development Department • Riverside Co. Environmental Health Department • Desert Sands Unified School District • Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) • Imperial Irrigation District (IID) • California Water Quality Control Board (CWQCB) The applicant is responsible for any requirements of the permits or clearances from those jurisdictions. If the requirements include approval of improvement plans, applicant shall furnish proof of said approvals prior to obtaining City approval of the plans. The applicant shall comply with applicable provisions of the City's NPDES stormwater discharge permit. For projects requiring project -specific NPDES construction permits, the applicant shall submit a copy of the CWQCB acknowledgment of the applicant's n:\('ondTT29283RanchLQ.wpd Page 1 of 13 Notice of Intent prior to issuance of a grading or site construction permit. The applicant shall ensure that the required Storm Water Pollution Protection Plan is available for inspection at the project site. 5. The applicant shall comply with the terms and requirements of the infrastructure fee program in effect at the time of issuance of building permits. PROPERTY RIGHTS 6. Prior to approval of a final map, the applicant shall acquire or confer easements and other property rights required of the tentative map or otherwise necessary for construction or proper functioning of the proposed development. Conferred rights shall include irrevocable offers to dedicate or grant access easements to the City for emergency services and for maintenance, construction, and reconstruction of essential improvements. 7. The applicant shall dedicate or grant public and private street right of way and utility easements in conformance with the City's General Plan, Municipal Code, applicable specific plans, and as required by the City Engineer. 8. Dedications or grants required of this development include: A. Avenue 50: 50-foot half of 100-foot right of way B. Lot A (Via Conquistador) - Private Cul de Sac: 37 feet with 45.5-foot radius at bulb. C. Lot B - Private Street: 37-foot width. Width may be reduced to 33 feet with parking restricted to one side and 29 feet if on -street parking is prohibited provided there is adequate off-street parking for residents and visitors and the applicant provides for perpetual enforcement of the restrictions by the homeowners association. D. Lot C - Shared Private Entry: 49 feet (applicant's share reducing to 24.5 feet at the confluence with neighboring tract's share of the right of way.) The applicant shall dedicate or grant an easement to the neighboring property over the shared portion of the entryway. The easement may be conditional upon receipt of the reciprocal easement from the neighboring property owner. E. The applicant shall grant flood easements to CVWD for all areas below the elevation of 50.00 feet which are not drainage isolated (to elevation 50.00) from the La Quinta Evacuation Channel. A:\CondTT29283RanchLQ.wpd Page 2 of 13 9. Right of way geometry for cuts de sac, knuckle turns and corner cut -backs shall conform with Riverside County Standard Drawings #801 and #805 respectively unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer. 10. Dedications shall include additional widths if necessary for dedicated right and left turn lanes, bus turnouts, and other features contained in the approved construction plans. 1 1. If the City Engineer determines that access rights to proposed street rights of way shown on the tentative map are necessary prior to approval of final maps dedicating the rights of way, the applicant shall grant interim easements over those areas within 60 days of written request by the City. 12. The applicant shall dedicate ten -foot public utility easements contiguous with and along both sides of all private streets. The easements may be reduced to five feet with the express concurrence of IID. 13. The: applicant shall create a 20-foot perimeter setback along Avenue 50. The 20-foot minimum depth may be used as an average depth for meandering wall designs. The setback requirement applies to all frontage including, but not limited to, remainder parcels and sites dedicated for utility purposes. Where public facilities (e.g., sidewalks) are placed on privately -owned setbacks, the applicant shall dedicate blanket easements for those purposes. 14. The; applicant shall dedicate easements necessary for placement of and access to utility lines and structures, drainage basins, mailbox clusters, park lands, and common areas. 15. The applicant shall vacate abutter's rights of access to Avenue 50. 16. The applicant shall furnish proof of easements or written permission, as appropriate, from owners of any abutting properties on which grading, retaining wall construction, permanent slopes, or other encroachments are to occur. 17. The applicant shall cause no easements to be granted or recorded over any portion of this property between the date of approval of this tentative map by the City Council and the date of recording of any final map(s) covering the same portion of the property unless such easements are approved by the City Engineer. FINAL MAP(S) AND PARCEL MAP(S) 18. Prior to approval of a final map, the applicant shall furnish accurate AutoCad files of the complete map, as approved by the City's map checker, on storage media A:KbndTT29283RanchLQ.wpd Page 3 of 13 acceptable to the City Engineer. The files shall utilize standard AutoCad menu items so they may be fully retrieved into a basic AutoCad program. If the map was not produced in AutoCad or a file format which can be converted to AutoCad, the City Engineer may accept raster -image files of the map. IMPROVEMENT PLANS As used throughout these conditions of approval, professional titles such as "engineer," "surveyor," and "architect" refer to persons currently certified or licensed to practice their respective professions in the State of California. 19. Improvement plans shall be prepared by or under the direct supervision of qualified engineers and landscape architects, as appropriate. Plans shall be submitted on 24" x 36" media in the categories of "Rough Grading," "Precise Grading," "Streets & Drainage," and "Landscaping." Precise grading plans shall have signature blocks for Community Development Director and the Building Official. All other plans shall have signature blocks for the City Engineer. Plans are not approved for construction until they are signed. "Streets and Drainage" plans shall normally include signals, sidewalks, bike paths, entry drives, gates, and parking lots. "Landscaping" plans shall normally include irrigation improvements, landscape lighting and entry monuments. "Precise Grading" plans shall normally include perimeter walls. Plans for improvements not listed above shall be in formats approved by the City Engineer. 20. The: City may maintain standard plans, details and/or construction notes for elements of construction. For a fee established by City resolution, the applicant may acquire standard plan and/or detail sheets from the City. 21. When final plans are approved by the City, the applicant shall furnish accurate AutoCad files of the complete, approved plans on storage media acceptable to the City Engineer. The files shall utilize standard AutoCad menu items so they may be fully retrieved into a basic AutoCad program. At the completion of construction and prior to final acceptance of improvements, the applicant shall update the files to reflect as - constructed conditions. If the plans were not produced in AutoCad or a file format which can be converted to AutoCad, the City Engineer may accept raster -image files of the plans. A:\('ondTT29283RanchLQ.wpd Page 4 of 13 IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT 22. Depending on the timing of development of the lots or parcels created by this map and the status of off -site improvements at that time, the subdivider may be required to construct improvements, to reimburse others who construct improvements that are obligations of this map, to secure the cost of the improvements for future construction by others, or a combination of these methods. In the event that any of the improvements required herein are constructed by the City prior to approval of any final map pursuant to this tentative map, the Applicant shall, at the time of approval of the final map, reimburse the City for the cost of those improvements. 23. The applicant shall construct improvements and/or satisfy obligations, or furnish an executed, secured agreement to construct improvements and/or satisfy obligations required by the City prior to approval of a final map or parcel map or issuance of a certificate of compliance for a waived parcel map. For secured agreements, security provided, and the release thereof, shall conform with Chapter 13, LQMC. Improvements to be made or agreed to shall include removal of any existing structures or obstructions which are not part of the proposed improvements. 24. If improvements are secured, the applicant shall provide estimates of improvement costs for checking and approval by the City Engineer. Estimates shall comply with the schedule of unit costs adopted by City resolution or ordinance. For items not listed in the City's schedule, estimates shall meet the approval of the City Engineer. Estimates for utilities and other improvements under the jurisdiction of other agencies shall be approved by those agencies. Security is not required for telephone, gas, or T.W. cable improvements. However, development -wide improvements shall not be ageendized for final acceptance until the City receives confirmation from the telephone authority that the applicant has met all requirements for telephone service to lots within the development. 25. If improvements are phased with multiple final maps or other administrative approvals (e.g., a Site Development Permit), off -site improvements and common improvements (e.g., perimeter walls & landscaping, common lots and entry gates) shall be constructed or secured prior to approval of the first phase unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer. Improvements and obligations required of each phase shall be completed and satisfied prior to completion of homes or occupancy of permanent buildings within the phase and subsequent phases unless a construction phasing plan is approved by the City Engineer. A: Won dTT29283RsnchLQ.wpd Page 5 of 13 26. If the applicant fails to construct improvements or satisfy obligations in a timely mariner or as specified in an approved phasing plan or in an improvement agreement, the City shall have the right to halt issuance of building permits or final building inspections, withhold other approvals related to the development of the project or call upon the surety to complete the improvements. 27. The applicant's obligations for portions of the required improvements may, at the City's option, be satisfied by participation in a major thoroughfare improvement program if this development becomes subject to such a program. GRADING 28. This development shall comply with Chapter 8.11 of the LQMC (Flood Hazard Regulations). If any portion of any proposed building lot in the development is or may be located within a flood hazard area as identified on the City's Flood Insurance Rate Maps, the development shall be graded to ensure that all floors and exterior fill (at the foundation) are above the level of the project (100-year) flood and building pads are compacted to 95% Proctor Density as required in Title 44 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Section 65.5(a) (6). Prior to issuance of building permits for lots which are so located, the applicant shall furnish certifications as required by FEMA that the above conditions have been met. 29. The applicant shall furnish a preliminary geotechnical ("soils") report and a grading plan prepared by a qualified engineer. The grading plan shall conform with the recommendations of the soils report and be certified as adequate by a soils engineer or engineering geologist. The plan must be approved by the City Engineer prior to issuance of a grading permit. A statement shall appear on final maps (if any are required of this development) that a soils report has been prepared pursuant to Section 17!353 of the Health and Safety Code. 30. Slopes shall not exceed 5:1 within public rights of way and 3:1 in landscape areas outside the right of way unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer. 31. The applicant shall endeavor to minimize differences in elevation at abutting properties and between separate tracts and lots within this development. Building pad elevations on contiguous lots shall not differ by more than three feet except for lots within a tract or parcel map, but not sharing common street frontage, where the differential shall not exceed five feet. If compliance with this requirement is impractical, the City will consider and may approve alternatives which minimize safety concerns, maintenance difficulties and neighboring -owner dissatisfaction with the grade differential. 32. Prior to occupation of the project site for construction purposes, the applicant shall submit and receive approval of a fugitive dust control plan prepared in accordance with A:WondTT29283Kanch1_Q.wpd Page 6 of 13 Chapter 6.16, LQMC. The Applicant shall furnish security, in a form acceptable to the city, in an amount sufficient to guarantee compliance with the provisions of the permit. 33. The applicant shall maintain graded, undeveloped land to prevent wind and water erosion of soils. The land shall be planted with interim landscaping or provided with other erosion control measures approved by the Community Development and Public Works Departments. 34. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall provide building pad certifications stamped and signed by qualified engineers or surveyors. For each pad, the certification shall list the approved elevation, the actual elevation, the difference between the two, if any, and pad compaction. The data shall be organized by lot number and listed cumulatively if submitted at different times. DRAINAGE 35. Stormwater handling shall conform with the approved hydrology and drainage plan for Rancho La Quinta. Nuisance water shall be disposed of in an approved manner. 36. If the applicant proposes discharge of stormwater to the Whitewater Drainage Channel, the applicant shall indemnify the City from the costs of any sampling and testing of the development's effluent which may be required under the City's NPDES Permit or other City- or area -wide pollution prevention program, and for any other obligations and/or expenses which may arise from such discharge. The indemnification shall be executed and furnished to the City prior to issuance of any grading, construction or building permit and shall be binding on all heirs, executors, administrators, assigns, and successors in interest in the land within this tentative map excepting therefrom those portions required to be dedicated or deeded for public use. The; form of the indemnification shall be acceptable to the City Attorney. If such discharge is approved for this development, the applicant shall make provisions in the CC&Rs for meeting these potential obligations. UTILITIES 37. The: applicant shall obtain the approval of the City Engineer for the location of all utility liners within the right of way and all above -ground utility structures including, but not limited to, traffic signal cabinets, electrical vaults, water valves, and telephone stands, to ensure optimum placement for practical and aesthetic purposes. 38. Existing aerial lines and all proposed utilities within or adjacent to the proposed development shall be installed underground. Power lines exceeding 34.5 kv are exempt from this requirement. A:\('ondTT29283KanchLQ.wpd Page 7 of 13 39. Util'ities shall be installed prior to overlying hardscape. For installation of utilities in existing, improved streets, the applicant shall comply with trench restoration requirements maintained or required by the City Engineer. The applicant shall provide certified reports of trench compaction for approval of the City Engineer. STREET .AND TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS 40. The City is contemplating adoption of a major thoroughfare improvement program. Any property within this specific plan which has not received final development approval when the program takes effect may be subject to the program as determined by the City. 41. The applicant shall install the following street improvements to conform with the General Plan street type noted in parentheses. (Public street improvements shall conform with the City's General Plan in effect at the time of construction.) A. OFF -SITE STREETS 1) Avenue 48 and Avenue 50 Pro Rata Reimbursement - The applicant shall remunerate the City for this Tentative Tract's pro-rata share of Avenue 48 and Avenue 50 improvements as required by Specific Plan 84-004. Unreimbursed improvements to Avenue 50 (required below) shall be a credit towards the contribution. 2) Avenue 50 (Primary Arterial) - Construct 38-foot half of a 76-foot improvement (between faces of outside curbs) plus six-foot sidewalk from the entry drive to Park Street. Construct the full landscape median subject to reimbursement from funds previously provided by developments on the south side of Avenue 50. If the City's currently -planned project to reconstruct the north side of Avenue 50 is completed, the applicant will not be required to replace that pavement but, after completion of the median and widening, shall overlay the full width of the pavement north of the median, slurry seal the full width south of the median and restripe as directed by the City Engineer. B. ON -SITE PRIVATE STREETS 1) Lot A (Via Conquistador) - 36 feet between curbfaces or flowlines, 45-foot curb radius on cul de sac bulb. 2) Lot B - 36 feet between curbfaces or flowlines. Width may be reduced to 32 feet for parking restricted to one side and 28 feet with on -street parking is prohibited if there is adequate off-street parking for residents and visitors A:\C ondTT29293Ranch LQ.wpd Page 8 of 13 and the applicant provides for perpetual enforcement of the restrictions by the homeowners association. 3) Lot C - (Entryway) - 16 feet between outside and median curbf aces plus half of the 8-foot median. Construct (if warranted) or secure 50% of the cost of a traffic signal on Avenue 50. This entry shall not be opened for use until the full improvement is constructed unless an interim configuration is approved by the City Engineer. Turn knuckles, corner cutbacks, bus turnouts, dedicated turn lanes, and other features contained in the approved construction plans may warrant additional street widths as determined by the City Engineer. 42. Improvements shall include appurtenances such as traffic control signs, markings and other devices, raised medians if required, street name signs, and sidewalks. Mid -block street lighting is not required. 43. The: applicant may be required to extend improvements beyond development boundaries to ensure they safely integrate with existing improvements (e.g., grading; traffic control devices and transitions in alignment, elevation or dimensions of streets and sidewalks). 44. Improvements shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the LQMC, adopted standards, supplemental drawings and specifications, and as approved by the City Engineer. Improvement plans for streets, access gates and parking areas shall be stamped and signed by qualified engineers. 45. Culs de sac, knuckle turns and corner cut -backs shall conform with Riverside County Standard Drawings #800/800a, #801 and #805 respectively unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer. 46. Streets shall have vertical curbs or other approved curb configurations which convey water without ponding and provide lateral containment of dust and residue for street sweeping. If a wedge curb design is approved, the lip at the flowline shall be vertical (1 /8" batter) and a minimum of 0.1 ' in height. Unused curb cuts on any lot shall be restored to normal curbing prior to final inspection of permanent building(s) on the lot. 47. Direct access from public streets is limited to the shared entry on Avenue 50. A: KbndTT29283%anchLQ.wpd Page 9 of 13 48. The applicant shall design street pavement sections using Caltrans' design procedure (20•-year life) and site -specific data for soil strength and anticipated traffic loading (including construction traffic). Minimum structural sections shall be as follows (or approved equivalents for alternate materials): Residential & Parking Areas 3.0" a.c./4.50" a.b. Collector 4.0"/5.00" Secondary Arterial 4.0"/6.00" Primary Arterial 4.5"/6.00" Major Arterial 5.5"/6.50" 49. The applicant shall submit current mix designs (less than two years old at the time of construction) for base, asphalt concrete and Portland cement concrete. The submittal shall include test results for all specimens used in the mix design procedure. For mix designs over six months old, the submittal shall include recent (less than six months old at the time of construction) aggregate gradation test results confirming that design gradations can be achieved in current production. The applicant shall not schedule construction operations until mix designs are approved. 50. The City will conduct final inspections of homes and other habitable buildings only when the buildings have improved street and (if required) sidewalk access to publicly - maintained streets. The improvements shall include required traffic control devices, pavement markings and street name signs. If on -site streets are initially constructed with partial pavement thickness, the applicant shall complete the pavement prior to final inspections of the last ten percent of homes within the tract or when directed by the City, whichever comes first. LANDSCAPING 51. The applicant shall provide landscaping in required setbacks, retention basins, common lots, and park areas. 52. Landscape and irrigation plans for landscaped lots and setbacks, medians, retention basins, and parks shall be signed and stamped by a licensed landscape architect and comply with Chapter 8.13 of the Municipal Code. The applicant shall submit plans for approval by the Community Development Department prior to plan checking by the Public Works Department. When plan checking is complete, the applicant shall obtain the signatures of CVWD and the Riverside County Agricultural Commissioner prior to submitting for signature by the City Engineer. Plans are not approved for construction until signed by the City Engineer. A:WondTT29283Ranch LQ.wpd Page 10 of 13 53. Landscape areas shall have permanent irrigation improvements meeting the requirements of the City Engineer. Use of lawn shall be minimized with no lawn or spray irrigation within 18 inches of curbs along public streets. 54. Perimeter tract walls and required landscaping shall be constructed prior to final inspection and occupancy of any homes within the tract unless a phasing plan, or construction schedule, is approved by the City Engineer. 55. Front yard landscaping for future houses shall consist of a minimum of two shade trees (1.5-inch and larger caliper size) and 10 five gallon shrubs. Three additional shade trees (1.0-inch caliper) shall be required for corner lots houses. All trees shall be double staked to prevent wind damage. PUBLIC SERVICES 56. The applicant shall provide public transit improvements as required by Sunline Transit and/or the City. QUALITY( ASSURANCE 57. The: applicant shall employ construction quality -assurance measures which meet the approval of the City Engineer. 58. The: applicant shall employ or retain qualified civil engineers, geotechnical engineers, surveyors, or other appropriate professionals to provide sufficient construction supervision to be able to furnish and sign accurate record drawings. 59. The; applicant shall arrange and bear the cost of measurement, sampling and testing procedures not included in the City's inspection program but required by the City as evidence that construction materials and methods comply with plans, specifications and applicable regulations. 60. Upon completion of construction, the applicant shall furnish the City reproducible record drawings of all improvement plans which were signed by the City Engineer and the precise grading plans. Each sheet shall be clearly marked "Record Drawings," "As - Built" or "As -Constructed" and shall be stamped and signed by the engineer or surveyor certifying to the accuracy of the drawings. The applicant shall revise the CAD or raster -image files previously submitted to the City to reflect as -constructed conditions. MAINTENANCE 61. The applicant shall make provisions for continuous, perpetual maintenance of all on - site improvements, perimeter landscaping, access drives, and sidewalks. The applicant A:WondTT29283RanchLQ.wpd Page 11 of 13 shall maintain required public improvements until they are accepted by the appropriate public agency. FEES AND DEPOSITS 62. The applicant shall pay the City's established fees for plan checking and construction inspection. Fee amounts shall be those in effect when the applicant makes application for plan checking and permits. 63. Plan check fees required by the Riverside Country Fire Department shall be paid when plans are submitted for review and approval. FIRE DEPARTMENT 64. Fire hydrants in accordance with Coachella Valley Water District Standard W-33 shall be (located at each street intersection spaced not more than 330 feet apart in any direction with no portion of any lot frontage more than 165 feet from a fire hydrant. Minimum fire flow shall be 1,000 g.p.m. for a 2-hour duration at 20 psi. Blue dot reflectors shall be mounted in the middle of streets directly in line with fire hydrants. 65. Applicant/developer will provide written certification for the appropriate water company that the required fire hydrant(s) are either existing or that financial arrangements have been made to provide them. 66. Prior to recordation of the final map, applicant/developer shall furnish one blueline copy of the water system plans to the Fire Department for review/approval. Plans shall conform to the fire hydrant types, location and spacing, and the system will meet the fire flow requirements. Plans will be signed and approved by the registered Civil Engineer and the local water company with the following certification: / certify that the design of the water system is in accordance with the requirements prescribed by the Riverside County Fire Department." 67. The; required water system including fire hydrants will be installed and accepted by the appropriate water agency prior to any combustible building materials being placed on an individual lot. 68. A temporary water supply for fire protection may be allowed for the construction of the model units only. Plans for a temporary water system must be submitted to the Fire; Department for review prior to issuance of building permits. 69. Gates installed to restrict access shall be power operated and equipped with a Fire Department override system consisting of Knox Key operated switches, series KS-2P with dust cover, mounted per recommended standard of the Knox Company. 4:\CondTT29283RanchLQ.wpd Page 12 of 13 Improvement plans for the entry street and gates shall be submitted to the Fire Department for review/approval prior to installation. 70. Gate entrance openings shall be not less than 16 feet in width. All gates shall be located at least 40 feet from the roadway and shall open to allow a vehicle to stop without obstructing traffic on the road. Gates shall have either a secondary power supply or an approved manual means to release mechanical control of the gate in the event of loss of primary power. MISCELLANEOUS 71. All public agency letters received for this case are made part of the case file documents for plan checking purposes. 72. Applicable conditions of Specific Plan 84-004 as amended shall be met prior to building permit issuance. 73. The layout and design of the permanent tract access gates shall be approved by the Community Development Department after review and approval by the Fire Department. 74. This tract shall be annexed into the Rancho La Quinta Homeowners' Association (HOA) ensuring maintenance of common open space, perimeter landscaping, private roads, security, and architectural consistency pursuant to the requirements of Specific Plan 84-004. \:\CondTT29293Ranch1,Q.wpd Page 13 of 13 ATTACHMENTS off. Jefferson St. J U 14 (� }S uo}autIgr w a Q Z Attachment 2 10 _gm� y ✓ 29 \ 2 I _ , V l 9 �_� C', '• Ap A 'y,I �,� d •A / "gpIlia r�i za 4�}�,p JA YN ', _ a",/i "�`^3go "y � y Ill fill ; > O - :a#�1 A- •�'+ I'/.�// _ . j AR Vie}` PFPw :ga a W u to wx •FFW Cam• �' d � °°'" "ro • �� a.•= �� g ' �.;^' b a Y? ?D � �_ O C / Ott `` \{1/t!' y cy �I •J si a a fA A° A _A A _m e - •S gY Is8 ea: Et mw y 4 :s& "�S 43 g 4 fiH YYBQ I• A •W _ - _ " .6 - V��' '� aMbBi"0� OPAFAaI®1 ' r � NO STAFF REPORT PLANNING COMMISSION DATE: JULY 13, 1999 CASE NO,,: TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 29306 APPLICANT/ PROPERTY OWNER: T. D. DESERT DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER: WATSON & CHRISTIANSEN ENGINEERING LOCATION: SOUTH SIDE OF 48T" AVENUE AND 500 FEET EAST OF DUNE PALMS ROAD WITHIN RANCHO LA QUINTA COUNTRY CLUB REQUEST: RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR APPROVAL TO SUBDIVIDE 26.4 ACRES INTO 75 RESIDENTIAL AND OTHER COMMON/MISCELLANEOUS LOTS ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATION: THIS MAP IS WITHIN SPECIFIC PLAN 84-004 OF WHICH AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) WAS CERTIFIED BY THE CITY COUNCIL IN 1984. THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT PER PUBLIC RESOURCES GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65457(A). NO CHANGED CIRCUMSTANCES OR CONDITIONS EXIST WHICH WOULD TRIGGER THE PREPARATION OF A SUBSEQUENT EIR PURSUANT TO PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE SECTION 21166. GENERAL. PLAN/ SPECIFIC PLAN DESIGNATIONS: LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (2-4 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE); RL (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) AND GOLF COURSE PER SP 84-004 SURROUNDING LAND USES: NORTH: ACROSS 48T" AVENUE, UNDER CONSTRUCTION CATELLUS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT SOUTH: UNDER CONSTRUCTION JERRY PATE GOLF SRPCTT29306 - 34 COURSE IN RANCHO LA QUINTA EAST: UNDER CONSTRUCTION JERRY PATE GOLF COURSE IN RANCHO LA QUINTA WEST: UNDER CONSTRUCTION JERRY PATE GOLF COURSE IN RANCHO LA QUINTA AND CVWD STORMWATER CHANNEL BACKGROUND: In 1984, the City Council approved Specific Plan 84-004 (The Grove) and certified Environmental Impact Report #90 allowing a mixed use development of up to 1,500 houses, two championship 18-hole golf courses and tourist commercial uses on approximately 682 acres located generally on the east side of Washington Street, on the west side of Jefferson Street, on the north side of 50th Avenue, and south side of 481h Avenue. Since 1993, several tentative tracts have been approved and recorded under SP 84-004, and it is estimated that 371 houses exist at this time with 83 under construction adjacent to the existing 18-hole golf course. Specific Plan 84-004 was amended on May 19, 1998, by adoption of City Council Resolution 98-47, permitting 1,414 single family houses surrounding two 18-hole golf courses and other Tourist Commercial activities. On June 1, 1999, the City Council adopted Resolution 99-73 approving a third amendment to SP 84-004 that reduced the amount of Tourist Commercial acreage from 40 to 10, and number of residential units to 1,300 (Attachment 1). This amendment also modified the on -site street system and various graphic exhibits and tables. Site Information The proposed subdivision is part of Phase III of the Specific Plan which designates 768 residential units on 355 acres. The site has been graded for development and connects with existing infrastructure improvements to the west in Tract 27835. The adjacent ,Jerry Pate golf course is presently under construction. Project Request This map proposes 75 single family lots, common lots, and private streets lots along the two cul-de-sacs on 26.4 acres (Attachment 2). The single family lots range in size from approximately 8,889 square feet (Lot 24) to more than 19,479 square feet (Lot 59) and back up to the future golf course. Lots have typical frontages of 50 feet or more on Street Lot "B" and 70 feet or more on Street Lot "A". Several flag lots are proposed at the southern terminus of Street Lots "B" and "C". Detached houses are planned ,for this tract. Access to the tract will be from the extension of Rancho La Quint:a Drive (i.e., Lot "A") to the west of the site. SRPCTT29306 - 34 Lot 77, fronting onto 48th Avenue and future Rancho La Quinta Drive, is a golf maintenance facility lot (0.54 acres) for development of a 13,400 square foot building and parking lot pursuant to approved Site Development Permit 99-652. Lot 76 is a proposed well site measuring approximately 196' by 124' (1.8 acres) located to the south of Lot 77 and approximately 20.09 feet north of Street Lot "A" (Rancho La Quinta Drive). Public Notice - The case was advertised in the Desert Sun newspaper on June 30, 1999. All property owners within 500-feet of the affected area were mailed a copy of the public notice as required. No written comments have been received. Public Agency Review - This request was sent out for comments to City Departments and affected public agencies on May 20, 1999. Agency comments received have been made a part of the Conditions of Approval. STATEMENT OF MANDATORY FINDINGS: Findings necessary to approve this request can be made and are contained in the attached Resolution. RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Planning Commission Resolution 99-_, recommending to the City Council approval of Tentative Tract Map 29306, subject to findings and conditions. Attachments: 1. Specific Plan Exhibit (Excerpt) 2. TTM Exhibit 3. Large Map Exhibit (Commission only) Pr \parqd-by: Greg-;'fir©.*lell, Associate Planner Submitted by: Christine di lorio, Planning Manager SRPCTF29306 - 34 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 99- A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 29306 TO ALLOW A 75-LOT SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION AND OTHER COMMON AND MISCELLANEOUS LOTS ON APPROXIMATELY 26.4 ACRES IN RANCHO LA QUINTA (SPECIFIC PLAN 84- 004) CASE NO.: TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 29306 APPLICANT: T. D. DESERT DEVELOPMENT WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, did on the 13`h day of July, 1999, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing for the subdivision of 26.4 acre site into 75 single family and other common lots, located on the south side of 48" Avenue and 500-feet east of Dune Palms Road, more particularly described as: Being a portion of Parcels 12, 14, 15, 18 and 19 of Parcel Map 20469 as filed in Book 140 of Maps on Pages 95-100 inclusive, County of Riverside, State of California; N 1 /2 of Section 32, T5S, R7E, SBBM WHEREAS, said map has complied with the requirements of "The Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970" as amended (Resolution 83-63), in that an Environmental Impact Report was certified for Specific Plan 84-004 (The Grove) in 1984, for the overall development of the Rancho La Quinta development. The project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act per Public Resources Government Code Section 65457(A). No changed circumstances or conditions exist which would trigger the preparation of a subsequent EIR pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21 166; and, WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony and arguments, if any, of all interested persons wanting to be heard, said Planning Commission did make the following Mandatory Findings: A. The proposed map is consistent with the City of La Quinta General Plan and any applicable specific plans. RESO]'CTT29306 - 34 Planning Commission Resolution 99-_ Tentative Tract Map 29306 T. D. Desert Development The project is a Low Density Residential (LDR) District per the provisions of the General Plan Update allowing a density of 2 to 4 units per acre; therefore, provisions of Land Use Element (Chapter 2) are met. Specific Plan 84-004 (Amendment #3) designates the site as residential and golf course which permits single family dwellings and golf related facilities. Tentative Tract Map 29306 is consistent with the goals, policies and intent of the La Quinta General Plan and Specific Plan 84-004 provided conditions contained herein are met to ensure consistency with the General Plan, Specific Plan and mitigation of environmental consequences pursuant to Final Environmental Impact Report #90 (Addendum). B. The design, or improvement of, the proposed subdivision is consistent with the La Quinta General Plan and any applicable specific plans. All designs of streets and infrastructure improvements in the project conform to City standards contained in the General Plan and Subdivision Ordinance as designed. Access for the single family lots will be provided from internal streets planned under this tract and Tract 27835. The density and design standards for the tract will comply with the Land Use Element of the General Plan (Chapter 2) and the Specific Plan. C. The design of the subdivision or the proposed improvements are not likely to cause substantial environmental damage, or substantially injure fish or wildlife, or their habitat. The subject site is graded and is physically suitable for the proposed land division. This project will not cause substantial environmental damage or injury to fish or wildlife, or their habitat because mitigation measures were completed at the time the site was rough graded as required by SP 84-004, EIR No. 90 (Addendum), and Parcel Map 20469. D. The design of the subdivision, or type of improvements, are not likely to cause serious public health problems. The design of the subdivision, as conditionally approved, will not cause serious public health problems because they will install urban improvements based on City, State, and Federal requirements, and Specific Plan 84-004. E. The design of the subdivision, or type of improvements, will not conflict with easements, acquired by the public at large, for access through, or use of, property within the proposed subdivision. RESO]PM729306 - 34 Planning Commission Resolution 99- Tentative Tract Map 29306 T. D. Desert Development The proposed streets are planned to provide direct access to each single family lot. All required public easements will provide access to the site or support necessary infrastructure improvements. 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 constitute the findings of the Planning Commission in this case; 2. That it does hereby reconfirm the conclusions of Final Environmental Impact Report No. 90 (Addendum); and, 3. That it does recommend approval to the City Council of Tentative Tract Map 29306 for the reasons set forth in this Resolution and subject to the attached conditions. PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta City Planning Commission, held on this 131h day of July, 1999 by the following vote, 'to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ROBERT T. TYLER, Chairman City of La Quinta, California ATTEST: JERRY HERMAN, Community Development Director City of La Quinta, California RESOPM729306 - 34 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 99 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 29306 JULY 13,, 1999 GENERAL, 1. Upon City Council approval, a memorandum noting that the City Conditions of Approval for this development application exist and are available for review at City Hall shall be recorded against the property with Riverside County. 2. The subdivider agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of La Quinta (the "City"), its agents, officers and employees from any claim, action or proceeding to attack, set aside, void, or annul the approval of this tentative map or any final map thereunder. The City shall have sole discretion in selecting its defense counsel. The City shall promptly notify the subdivider of any claim, action or proceeding and shall cooperate fully in the defense. 3. This tentative map and any final maps thereunder shall comply with the requirements and standards of § § 66410 through 66499.58 of the California Government Code (the Subdivision Map Act) and Chapter 13 of the La Quinta Municipal Code (LQMC). This approval shall expire and become null and void within two years, unless an extension Of time is granted according to the requirements of Section 13.12.150 of the Subdivision Ordinance. 4. Prior to the issuance of a grading, construction or building permit, the applicant shall obtain permits and/or clearances from the following public agencies: • Fire Marshal • Public Works Department (Grading Permit, Improvement Permit) • Community Development Department • Riverside Co. Environmental Health Department • Desert Sands Unified School District • Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) • Imperial Irrigation District (IID) • California Water Quality Control Board (CWQCB) The applicant is responsible for any requirements of the permits or clearances from those jurisdictions. If the requirements include approval of improvement plans, applicant shall furnish proof of said approvals prior to obtaining City approval of the plans. The applicant shall comply with applicable provisions of the City's NPDES stormwater discharge permit. For projects requiring project -specific NPDES construction permits, the applicant shall submit a copy of the CWQCB acknowledgment of the applicant's A:\C'ondTT29306RanchLQ.wpd Page I of 11 Notice of Intent prior to issuance of a grading or site construction permit. The applicant shall ensure that the required Storm Water Pollution Protection Plan is available for inspection at the project site. 5. The applicant shall comply with the terms and requirements of the infrastructure fee prograrn in effect at the time of issuance of building permits. PROPERTY RIGHTS 6. Prior to approval of a final map, the applicant shall consolidate or reconfigure underlying lots and parcels so that none are reduced to an illegal size or shape by the overlay of this map. 7. Prior to approval of a final map, the applicant shall acquire or confer easements and other property rights required of the tentative map or otherwise necessary for construction or proper functioning of the proposed development. Conferred rights shall include irrevocable offers to dedicate or grant access easements to the City for emergency services and for maintenance, construction, and reconstruction of essential improvements. 8. The applicant shall dedicate or grant public and private street right of way and utility easements in conformance with the City's General Plan, Municipal Code, applicable specific plans, and as required by the City Engineer. 9. Dedications or grants required of this development include: A. Lots A & D (Private Collectors): 37 feet B. Lots B & C (Private Culs de Sac): 37 feet with 45.5-foot bulb radius. C. Flood easements to CVWD for all areas below the elevation of 50.00 feet which are not drainage isolated (to elevation 50.00) from the La Quinta Evacuation Channel. 10. Right of way geometry for cuts de sac, knuckle turns and corner cut -backs shall conform with Riverside County Standard Drawings #801 and #805 respectively unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer. 11. The applicant shall dedicate ten -foot public utility easements contiguous with and along both sides of all private streets. The easements may be reduced to five feet with the express concurrence of IID. 12. The applicant shall create a 20-foot perimeter setback along Avenue 48. The 20-foot minimum depth may be used as an average depth for meandering wall designs. The A:\Cond1T29306RanchLQ.wpd Page 2 of I I setback requirement applies to all frontage including, but not limited to, remainder parcels and sites dedicated for utility purposes. Where public facilities (e.g., sidewalks) are placed on privately -owned setbacks, the applicant shall dedicate blanket easements for those purposes. 13. The applicant shall dedicate easements necessary for placement of and access to utility lines and structures, mailbox clusters and common areas. 14. The applicant shall vacate abutter's rights of access to Avenue 48 except for the 30- foot driveway centered approximately 35 feet west of the most easterly boundary of Lot 77. 15. The applicant shall furnish proof of easements or written permission, as appropriate, from owners of any abutting properties on which grading, retaining wall construction, permanent slopes, or other encroachments are to occur. 16. The applicant shall cause no easements to be granted or recorded over any portion of this property between the date of approval of this tentative map by the City Council and the date of recording of any final map(s) covering the same portion of the property unless :such easements are approved by the City Engineer. FINAL MAP(S) AND PARCEL MAP(S) 17. Prior to approval of a final map, the applicant shall furnish accurate AutoCad files of the complete map, as approved by the City's map checker, on storage media acceptable to the City Engineer. The files shall utilize standard AutoCad menu items so they may be fully retrieved into a basic AutoCad program. If the map was not produced in AutoCad or a file format which can be converted to AutoCad, the City Engineer may accept raster -image files of the map. IMPROVEMENT PLANS As used throughout these conditions of approval, professional titles such as "engineer," "surveyor," and "architect" refer to persons currently certified or licensed to practice their respective professions in the State of California. 18. Improvement plans shall be prepared by or under the direct supervision of qualified engineers and landscape architects, as appropriate. Plans shall be submitted on 24" x 36" media in the categories of "Rough Grading," "Precise Grading," "Streets & Drainage," and "Landscaping." Precise grading plans shall have signature blocks for Community Development Director and the Building Official. All other plans shall have A:\CondTT29306RanchLQ.wpd Page 3 of 11 signature blocks for the City Engineer. Plans are not approved for construction until they are; signed. "Streets and Drainage" plans shall normally include signals, sidewalks, bike paths, entry drives, gates, and parking lots. Landscaping plans shall normally include irrigation improvements, landscape lighting and entry monuments. "Precise Grading" plans shall normally include perimeter walls. Plans for improvements not listed above shall be in formats approved by the City Engineer. 19. The City may maintain standard plans, details and/or construction notes for elements of construction. For a fee established by City resolution, the applicant may acquire standard plan and/or detail sheets from the City. 20. When final plans are approved by the City, the applicant shall furnish accurate AutoCad files of the complete, approved plans on storage media acceptable to the City Engineer. The files shall utilize standard AutoCad menu items so they may be fully retrieved into a basic AutoCad program. At the completion of construction and prior to final acceptance of improvements, the applicant shall update the files to reflect as - constructed conditions. If the plans were not produced in AutoCad or a file format which can be converted to AutoCad, the City Engineer may accept raster -image files of the plans. IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT 21. The applicant shall construct improvements and/or satisfy obligations, or furnish an executed, secured agreement to construct improvements and/or satisfy obligations required by the City prior to approval of a final map or parcel map or issuance of a certificate of compliance for a waived parcel map. For secured agreements, security provided, and the release thereof, shall conform with Chapter 13, LQMC. Improvements to be made or agreed to shall include removal of any existing structures or obstructions which are not part of the proposed improvements. 22. If improvements are secured, the applicant shall provide estimates of improvement costs for checking and approval by the City Engineer. Estimates shall comply with the schedule of unit costs adopted by City resolution or ordinance. For items not listed in the: City's schedule, estimates shall meet the approval of the City Engineer. Estimates for utilities and other improvements under the jurisdiction of other agencies shall be approved by those agencies. Security is not required for telephone, gas, or T.V. cable improvements. However, development -wide improvements shall not be Page 4 of 1 I A:\( ondTT29306RanchLQ.wpd agendized for final acceptance until the City receives confirmation from the telephone authority that the applicant has met all requirements for telephone service to lots within the development. 23. If improvements are phased with multiple final maps or other administrative approvals (e.g., a Site Development Permit), off -site improvements and common improvements (e.g., perimeter walls & landscaping, common lots and entry gates) shall be constructed or secured prior to approval of the first phase unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer. Improvements and obligations required of each phase shall be completed and satisfied prior to completion of homes or occupancy of permanent buildings within the phase and subsequent phases unless a construction phasing plan is approved by the City Engineer. 24. If the applicant fails to construct improvements or satisfy obligations in a timely mariner or as specified in an approved phasing plan or in an improvement agreement, the City shall have the right to halt issuance of building permits or final building inspections, withhold other approvals related to the development of the project or call upon the surety to complete the improvements. GRADAG 25. This development shall comply with Chapter 8.11 of the LQMC (Flood Hazard Regulations). If any portion of any proposed building lot in the development is or may be located within a flood hazard area as identified on the City's Flood Insurance Rate Maps, the development shall be graded to ensure that all floors and exterior fill (at the foundation) are above the level of the project (100-year) flood and building pads are compacted to 95 % Proctor Density as required in Title 44 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Section 65.5(a) (6). Prior to issuance of building permits for lots which are so located, the applicant shall furnish certifications as required by FEMA that the above conditions have been met. 26. The applicant shall furnish a preliminary geotechnical ("soils") report and a grading plan prepared by a qualified engineer. The grading plan shall conform with the recommendations of the soils report and be certified as adequate by a soils engineer or engineering geologist. The plan must be approved by the City Engineer prior to issuance of a grading permit. A statement shall appear on final maps (if any are required of this development) that a soils report has been prepared pursuant to Section 17953 of the Health and Safety Code. 27. Slopes shall not exceed 5:1 within public rights of way and 3:1 in landscape areas outside the right of way unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer. 28. The applicant shall endeavor to minimize differences in elevation at abutting properties and between separate tracts and lots within this development. Building pad elevations A:WondTT29306RanchLO .wpd Page 5 of 11 on contiguous lots shall not differ by more than three feet except for lots within a tract or parcel map, but not sharing common street frontage, where the differential shall not exceed five feet. If compliance with this requirement is impractical, the City will consider and may approve alternatives which minimize safety concerns, maintenance difficulties and neighboring -owner dissatisfaction with the grade differential. 29. Prior to occupation of the project site for construction purposes, the applicant shall submit and receive approval of a fugitive dust control plan prepared in accordance with Chapter 6.16, LQMC. The Applicant shall furnish security, in a form acceptable to the city, in an amount sufficient to guarantee compliance with the provisions of the permit. 30. The applicant shall maintain graded, undeveloped land to prevent wind and water erosion of soils. The land shall be planted with interim landscaping or provided with other erosion control measures approved by the Community Development and Public Works Departments. 31. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall provide building pad certifications stamped and signed by qualified engineers or surveyors. For each pad, the certification shall list the approved elevation, the actual elevation, the difference between the two, if any, and pad compaction. The data shall be organized by lot number and listed cumulatively if submitted at different times. DRAINAGE 32. Stormwater handling shall conform with the approved hydrology and drainage plan for Rancho La Quinta. Nuisance water shall be disposed of in an approved manner. 33. If the applicant proposes discharge of stormwater to the Whitewater Drainage Channel, the applicant shall indemnify the City from the costs of any sampling and testing of the development's effluent which may be required under the City's NPDES Permit or other City- or area -wide pollution prevention program, and for any other obligations and/or expenses which may arise from such discharge. The indemnification shall be executed and furnished to the City prior to issuance of any grading, construction or building permit and shall be binding on all heirs, executors, administrators, assigns, and successors in interest in the land within this tentative map excepting therefrom those portions required to be dedicated or deeded for public use. The form of the indemnification shall be acceptable to the City Attorney. If such discharge is approved for this development, the applicant shall make provisions in the CC&Rs for meeting these potential obligations. A:WondTT29306RanchLQ.wpd Page 6 of 11 UTILITIES 34. The applicant shall obtain the approval of the City Engineer for the location of all utility lines within the right of way and all above -ground utility structures including, but not limited to, traffic signal cabinets, electrical vaults, water valves, and telephone stands, to ensure optimum placement for practical and aesthetic purposes. 35. Existing aerial lines and all proposed utilities within or adjacent to the proposed development shall be installed underground. Power lines exceeding 34.5 kv are exempt from this requirement. 36. Utilities shall be installed prior to overlying hardscape. For installation of utilities in existing, improved streets, the applicant shall comply with trench restoration requirements maintained or required by the City Engineer. The applicant shall provide certified reports of trench compaction for approval of the City Engineer. STREET AND TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS 37. The City is contemplating adoption of a major thoroughfare improvement program. Any property within this specific plan which has not received final development approval when the program takes effect may be subject to the program as determined by the City. 38. The applicant shall install the following street improvements to conform with the General Plan street type noted in parentheses. (Public street improvements shall conform with the City's General Plan in effect at the time of construction.) A. OFF -SITE STREETS 1) Avenue 48 and Avenue 50 Pro Rata Reimbursement - The applicant shall remunerate the City for this Tentative Tract's pro-rata share of Avenue 48 and Avenue 50 improvements as required by Specific Plan 84-004. 2) Construct six-foot meandering sidewalk along Avenue 48. B. ON -SITE PRIVATE STREETS 1 I Lots A & D (Private Collectors) - 36 feet between curbfaces. 2) Lots B & C (Private Culs de Sac) - 36 feet between curbfaces, 45-foot curb radius on cul de sac bulbs. A:WondTT29306P,anchLQ.wpd Page 7 of 11 39. Improvements shall include appurtenances such as traffic control signs, markings and other devices; street name signs and sidewalks. Mid -block street lighting is not required. 40. The applicant may be required to extend improvements beyond development boundaries to ensure they safely integrate with existing improvements (e.g., grading; traffic control devices and transitions in alignment, elevation or dimensions of streets and sidewalks). 41. Improvements shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the LQMC, adopted standards, supplemental drawings and specifications, and as approved by the City Engineer. Improvement plans for streets, access gates and parking areas shall be stamped and signed by qualified engineers. 42. Culs de sac, knuckle turns and corner cut -backs shall conform with Riverside County Standard Drawings #800/800a, #801 and #805 respectively unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer. 43. Streets shall have vertical curbs or other approved curb configurations which convey wager without ponding and provide lateral containment of dust and residue for street sweeping. If a wedge curb design is approved, the lip at the flowline shall be vertical (1 /8" batter) and a minimum of 0.1 ' in height. Unused curb cuts on any lot shall be restored to normal curbing prior to final inspection of permanent building(s) on the lot. 44. Direct access from public streets is limited to the shared entry on Avenue 50. 45. The: applicant shall design street pavement sections using Caltrans' design procedure (20-year life) and site -specific data for soil strength and anticipated traffic loading (including construction traffic). Minimum structural sections shall be as follows (or approved equivalents for alternate materials): Residential & Parking Areas 3.0" a.c./4.50" a.b. Collector 4.0"/5.00" Secondary Arterial 4.0"/6.00" Primary Arterial 4.5"/6.00" Major Arterial 5.5"/6.50" 46. The applicant shall submit current mix designs (less than two years old at the time of construction) for base, asphalt concrete and Portland cement concrete. The submittal shall include test results for all specimens used in the mix design procedure. For mix designs over six months old, the submittal shall include recent (less than six months old at the time of construction) aggregate gradation test results confirming that design AA('ondTT29306RanchLQ.wpd Page 8 of I 1 gradations can be achieved in current production. The applicant shall not schedule construction operations until mix designs are approved. 47. The City will conduct final inspections of homes and other habitable buildings only when the buildings have improved street and (if required) sidewalk access to publicly - maintained streets. The improvements shall include required traffic control devices, pavement markings and street name signs. If on -site streets are initially constructed with partial pavement thickness, the applicant shall complete the pavement prior to final inspections of the last ten percent of homes within the tract or when directed by the City, whichever comes first. LANDSCAPING 48. The applicant shall provide landscaping in required setbacks and common lots, and part: areas. 49. Landscape and irrigation plans for landscaped lots and setbacks, medians, retention basins, and parks shall be signed and stamped by a licensed landscape architect and comply with Chapter 8.13 of the Municipal Code. The applicant shall submit plans for approval by the Community Development Department prior to plan checking by the Public Works Department. When plan checking is complete, the applicant shall obtain the signatures of CVWD and the Riverside County Agricultural Commissioner prior to submitting for signature by the City Engineer. Plans are not approved for construction until signed by the City Engineer. 50. Landscape areas shall have permanent irrigation improvements meeting the requirements of the City Engineer. Use of lawn shall be minimized with no lawn or spray irrigation within 18 inches of curbs along public streets. 51. Front yard landscaping for future houses shall consist of a minimum of two shade trees ('1.5-inch and larger caliper size) and 10 five gallon shrubs. Three additional shade trees (1.0-inch caliper) shall be required for corner lots houses. All trees shall be double staked to prevent wind damage. PUBLIC SERVICES 52. The applicant shall provide public transit improvements as required by Sunline Transit and/or the City. A:\('ondTT29306Ranch1,Q.wpd Page 9 of 11 QUALITY' ASSURANCE 53. The applicant shall employ construction quality -assurance measures which meet the approval of the City Engineer. 54. The applicant shall employ or retain qualified civil engineers, geotechnical engineers, surveyors, or other appropriate professionals to provide sufficient construction supervision to be able to furnish and sign accurate record drawings. 55. The applicant shall arrange and bear the cost of measurement, sampling and testing procedures not included in the City's inspection program but required by the City as evidence that construction materials and methods comply with plans, specifications and applicable regulations. 56. Upon completion of construction, the applicant shall furnish the City reproducible record drawings of all improvement plans which were signed by the City Engineer and the precise grading plans. Each sheet shall be clearly marked "Record Drawings," "As - Built" or "As -Constructed" and shall be stamped and signed by the engineer or surveyor certifying to the accuracy of the drawings. The applicant shall revise the CAD or raster -image files previously submitted to the City to reflect as -constructed conditions. MAINTENANCE 57. The; applicant shall make provisions for continuous, perpetual maintenance of all on - site improvements, perimeter landscaping, access drives, and sidewalks. The applicant shall maintain required public improvements until they are accepted by the appropriate public agency. FEES AND DEPOSITS 58. The; applicant shall pay the City's established fees for plan checking and construction inspection. Fee amounts shall be those in effect when the applicant makes application for plan checking and permits. 59. Plan check fees required by the Riverside Country Fire Department shall be paid when plans are submitted for review and approval. FIRE DEPARTMENT 60. Fire hydrants in accordance with Coachella Valley Water District Standard W-33 shall be located at each street intersection spaced not more than 330 feet apart in any direction with no portion of any lot frontage more than 165 feet from a fire hydrant. A:\C'ondTT29306RanchLQ.wpd Page 10 of 11 Minimurn fire flow shall be 1,000 g.p.m. for a 2-hour duration at 20 psi. Blue dot reflectors shall be mounted in the middle of streets directly in line with fire hydrants. 61. Applicant/developer will provide written certification for the appropriate water company that the required fire hydrant(s) are either existing or that financial arrangements have been made to provide them. 62. Prior to recordation of the final map, applicant/developer shall furnish one blueline copy of the water system plans to the Fire Department for review/approval. Plans shall conform to the fire hydrant types, location and spacing, and the system will meet the fire flow requirements. Plans will be signed and approved by the registered Civil Engineer and the local water company with the following certification: "Icertify that the design of the water system is in accordance with the requirements prescribed by the Riverside County Fire Department." 63. The required water system including fire hydrants will be installed and accepted by the appropriate water agency prior to any combustible building materials being placed on an individual lot. 64. A temporary water supply for fire protection may be allowed for the construction of the model units only. Plans for a temporary water system must be submitted to the Fire Department for review prior to issuance of building permits. MISCELLANEOUS 65. All public agency letters received for this case are made part of the case file documents for plan checking purposes. 66. Applicable conditions of Specific Plan 84-004 as amended shall be met prior to building permit issuance. 67. The; layout and design of the permanent tract access gates shall be approved by the Community Development Department after review and approval by the Fire Department. 68. This tract shall be annexed into the Rancho La Quinta Homeowners' Association (HOA) ensuring maintenance of common open space, perimeter landscaping, private roads, security, and architectural consistency pursuant to the requirements of Specific Plan 84-004. A:\CondTT29306RanchLQ.wpd Page 11 of 11 ATTACHMENTS aIFIFACMNIEBUIF a FS 6 ��i e� i6 iiii��q@@�€-��^n! � eJLl t!!ll�t7�l t! G•"a I.-:��'QiFgaH A"'•FktY°"S291 r .M[B �PA7_O[ A i� �l5 irA laxegF ,ti i �° _ a r � � _ -- ^� �I .. . -.�•' :,i -- it � _ _ -_ _ . _` =1=_ _ :/ -•jL - JI •,al: ;'�'�', taco 29 5 • - _ , 4 im•� owvt i �. :'� r' a ;.• G= & • gr-4 .{ ={- ',��• •.. is ( �� % `�H A, :rc S ',��`%•'Se:•_ •i / - i` �/ ll/��'K. .;%% to • tw 8l6 N. _ y E r0• ,• — !:.' 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AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EA 90-159 FOR SP 90-015) WAS CERTIFIED ON DECEMBER 3, 1991, BY THE CITY COUNCIL. AN ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT ADDENDUM TO THE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT WAS COMPLETED FOR AMENDMENT #1 WHICH WAS APPROVED BY THE BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON DECEMBER 1, 1998. NO CHANGED CIRCUMSTANCES OR CONDITIONS EXIST WHICH WOULD TRIGGER THE PREPARATION OF A SUBSEQUENT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT PURSUANT TO PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE 21166. ZONING: GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: SURROUNDING ZONING/LAND USES: RL (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) AND VRL (VERY LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL AND (LDR) VERY LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (VLDR) NORTH: RVL WITH RURAL AND EQUESTRIAN OVERLAY / VACANT. PAtt 29347 pc rpt.wpd SOUTH: RESIDENTIAL - RIVERSIDE COUNTY / COUNTRY CLUB UNDER CONSTRUCTION IN UNINCORPORATED AREA. EAST: RESIDENTIAL - RIVERSIDE COUNTY / VACANT. WEST: RL / VACANT RESIDENTIAL AND GOLF COURSE UNDER CONSTRUCTION. BACKGROUND: In December, 1991, the City Council approved Specific Plan 90-015, of which this tract is a part. An amendment to the Specific Plan was approved by the City Council on December 1, 1998, retaining the 18 hole golf course, reducing the maximum dwelling units from 1,060 to 365, revising the layout and circulation, and amending development standards. Currently, the golf course is under construction on the entire specific plan site on the north side of Airport Boulevard, between Madison Street and Monroe Street. The specific plan site was subdivided by Tentative Tract 29136, approved in May, 1999. The tract created 15 residential area lots for future development, five golf course lots, one lot each for the maintenance yard, clubhouse lot, and miscellaneous lots for streets, common areas, and water well sites. Project Request This map utilizes Lots'114,15, 22, 32, G", and "H" of Tentative Tract 29136 to create 39 singlefamily lots, varying from 11,550 to 14,264 square feet (average 11,981 square feet) in size. Many of the lots are 70 feet wide and 165 feet deep, with all of the lots backing up to the golf course. One triangular shaped water well lot (Lot 40) is being provided at the north end of the site adjacent to Monroe Street. Public Notice This map application was advertised in the Desert Sun newspaper on July 3, 1999. All property owners within 500 feet of the site were mailed a copy of the public hearing notice as required by the Subdivision Ordinance of the La Quinta Municipal Code. As of this writing letters from two of the PGA West homeowner associations have been received (Attachment 2). Their concern is that a tunnel beneath Madison Street be provided for access between this site and PGA West to the west. Public Agency Review All written comments received are on file with the Community Development Department. All applicable agency comments received have been made part of the Conditions of Approval for this case. PAft 29347 pc rpt.wpd STATEMENT OF MANDATORY FINDINGS: Findings necessary to approve this request, per Subdivision Ordinance 13.12.130 can be made and are contained in the attached Resolution with the exception of the following Finding: 1. The design of the subdivision or type of improvements are not likely to cause serious public health problems. The applicant has indicated a desire to have golf cart access between this tract and the golf facilities located west of Madison Street within the PGA West campus. In order to make the necessary findings that this tract complies with public health issues which presumes compliance with State law, staff is recommending a condition be added: 1141. If a golf cart access is desired between the homes in this tract and the golf facilities within the PGA West campus west of Madison Street, the access route shall be either a tunnel under Madison Street, or a State approved golf cart plan." RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Planning Commission Resolution 99- , recommending to the City Council approval of Tentative Tract Map 29347, subject to attached findings and conditions. Attachments: 1. Location Map 2. Letters received from Homeowners Association 3. TT 29347 - Large Exhibits (Planning Commission Only) Prepared by: Submitted by: i Stan B. Sawa, Principal Planner Christine di lorio, Planning Manager PAtt 29347 pc rpt.wpd PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 99- A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 29347 TO ALLOW A SUBDIVISION OF 60 ± ACRES INTO 39 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS AND MISCELLANEOUS LOTS CASE NO.: TT 29347 APPLICANT: KSL LAND CORPORATION WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, did on the 13th day of July, 1999, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider the request of KSL LAND CORPORATION for approval of a Tentative Tract Map to subdivide 60 ± acres into 39 single family and miscellaneous lots, located on the west side of Monroe Street, north of Airport Boulevard, within the Norman Course, more particularly described as: APNS: Portions of 761-330-007 and 008, 761-330-030, and 761-330-038 through 040 WHEREAS, said Tentative Tract Map has complied with the requirements of "The Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970" as amended (Resolution 83-63). The La Quinta Community Development Department has determined that Tentative Tract 29347 is within Specific Plan 90-015 and is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended, per Public Resources Code Section 65457 (a). An environmental impact report (EA 90-159 for SP 90-015) was certified on December 3, 1991, by the City Council. An Environmental Assessment Addendum to the previously approved environmental impact report was completed for Amendment #1 which was approved by the by the City Council on December 1, 1998. No changed circumstances or conditions exist which would trigger the preparation of a subsequent environmental impact report pursuant to Public Resources Code 21 166; and, WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony and arguments, if any, of all interested persons wanting to be heard, said Planning Commission did make the following mandatory findings of approval to justify a recommendation for approval of said Tentative Tract Map 29347: 1. The proposed map and its design and improvement is consistent with the General Plan and applicable Specific Plan in that the lots are intended and designated for Low Density Residential use. The development of the lots will comply with applicable development standards such as setbacks, height restrictions, density, etc. p:\ tt 29347 pc res Planning Commission Resolution 99- Tentative Tract 29347 2. The design of the subdivision and proposed improvements are not likely to cause environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish, or wildlife, since the project is primarily surrounded by development, or other urban improvements, and mitigation is required by the previous Environmental Impact Report and Mitigated Negative Declaration. 3. The design of the subdivision and proposed improvements are not likely to cause serious public health problems due to imposed conditions. 4. The design of the proposed map will not conflict with easements acquired by the public at large, for access through, or use of, property within the proposed Map since none presently exist. WHEREAS, in the review of this Tentative Tract Map, the Planning Commission has considered, the effect of the contemplated action on housing needs of the region for purposes of balancing those needs against the public service needs of the; residents of the City of La Quinta and its environs with available fiscal and environmental resources; 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 constitute the findings of the Planning Commission in this case; 2. That it does recommend approval of Tentative Tract Map 29347 to the City Council for the reasons set forth in this Resolution and subject to the attached conditions. PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta Planning Commission held on this 13th day of July, 1999, by the following vote, 'to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: pA tt 29347 pc res Planning Commission Resolution 99- Tentative Tract 29347 ROBERT T. TYLER, Chairman City of La Quinta, California ATTEST: JERRY HERMAN Community Development Director City of La Quinta, California p:\ tt 29347 pc res PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 99- CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL- RECOMENDED TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 29347 KSL LAND CORPORATION JULY 13, 1999 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL GENERAL Upon City Council approval, a memorandum noting that City Conditions of Approval for development applications exist and are available for review at City Hall, shall be recorded against the property with the Riverside County Recorder's office. 2. The subdivider agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless. the City of La Quinta (the "City"), its agents, officers and employees from any claim, action or proceeding to attack, set aside, void, or annul the approval of this tentative map or any final map thereunder. The City shall have sole discretion in selecting its defense counsel. The City shall promptly notify the subdivider of any claim, action or proceeding and shall cooperate fully in the defense. 3. Tentative Tract Map 29348 shall comply with the requirements and standards of §§ 66410 through 66499.58 of the California Government Code (the Subdivision Map Act) and Chapter 13 of the La Quinta Municipal Code (LQMC). This map approval shall expire and become null and void at the end of two years after City Council approval unless an extension of time is granted pursuant to City requirements. 4. Prior to the issuance of a grading, construction or building permit, the applicant shall obtain permits and/or clearances from the following public agencies: • Fire Marshal • Public Works Department (Grading Permit, Improvement Permit) • Community Development Department • Riverside Co. Environmental Health Department • Coachella Valley Unified School District • Coachella Valley Water District (per their letter of June 17,1999, on file in Community Development Department) • Imperial Irrigation District (IID) • California Water Quality Control Board (CWQCB) The applicant is responsible for any requirements of the permits or clearances from those jurisdictions. If the requirements include approval of improvement plans, applicant shall furnish proof of said approvals prior to obtaining City approval of the plans. PAtt 29147 pc coampd PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 99- CONDI'TIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 29347 JULY 13, 1999 The applicant shall comply with applicable provisions of the City's NPDES stormwater discharge permit. For projects requiring project -specific NPDES construction permits, the applicant shall submit a copy of the Notice of Intent received from the CWQCS prior to issuance of a grading or site construction permit. The applicant shall ensure that the required Storm Water Pollution Protection Plan is available for inspection at the project site. 5. The applicant shall comply with the terms and requirements of the infrastructure fee program in effect at the time of issuance of building permits. PROPERTY RIGHTS 6. The applicant shall process and record a final map for the underlying Tentative Tract Map 29136 prior to approval of any final map under this tentative map. 7. The applicant shall furnish proof of easements or written permission, as appropriate, from owners of any abutting properties on which grading, retaining wall construction, permanent slopes, or other encroachments are to occur. 8. The applicant shall cause no easements to be granted or recorded over any portion of this property between the date of approval of this tentative map by the City Council and the date of recording of any final map(s) covering the same portion of the property unless such easements are approved by the City Engineer. FINAL. MAP(S) AND PARCEL MAP(S) 9. Prior to approval of a final map, the applicant shall furnish accurate AutoCad files of the complete map, as approved by the City's map checker, on storage media acceptable to the City Engineer. The files shall utilize standard AutoCad menu items so they may be fully retrieved into a basic AutoCad program. If the map was not produced in AutoCad or a file format which can be converted to AutoCad, the City Engineer may accept raster -image files of the map. IMPROVEMENT PLANS As used throughout these conditions of approval, professional titles such as "engineer," "surveyor," and "architect" refer to persons currently certified or licensed to practice their respective professions in the State of California. P:\tt 29347 pc coampd 2 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 99- CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 29347 JULY 13, 1999 10. Improvement plans shall be prepared by or under the direct supervision of qualified engineers and landscape architects, as appropriate. Plans shall be submitted on 24" x 36" media in the categories of "Rough Grading" and "Precise Grading." Rough grading plans shall have signature blocks for the City Engineer. Precise grading plans shall have signature blocks for Community Development Director and the Building Official. Plans are not approved for construction until they are signed. 11. The City may maintain standard plans, details and/or construction notes for elements of construction. For a fee established by City resolution, the applicant may acquire standard plan and/or detail sheets from the City. IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT 12. Beneficial use of the lots shown on this tentative map depends on construction of improvements required of the underlying Tentative Tract 29136 in and adjacent to the easterly half of that map. 13. The applicant shall construct improvements and/or satisfy obligations required of this tentative map, or furnish an executed, secured agreement to construct improvements and/or satisfy obligations prior to approval of a final map. For secured agreements, security provided, and the release thereof, shall conform with Chapter 13, LQMC. Improvements to be made or agreed to shall include removal of any existing structures or obstructions which are not part of the proposed improvements. 14. If improvements are secured, the applicant shall provide estimates of improvement costs for checking and approval by the City Engineer. Estimates shall comply with the schedule of unit costs adopted by City resolution or ordinance. For items not listed in the City's schedule, estimates shall meet the approval of the City Engineer. Estimates for utilities and other improvements under the jurisdiction of other agencies shall be approved by those agencies. Security is not required for telephone, gas, or T.V. cable improvements. However, development -wide improvements shall not be agendized for final acceptance until the City receives confirmation from the telephone authority that the applicant has met all requirements for telephone service to lots within the development. 15. If the applicant fails to construct improvements or satisfy obligations in a timely manner or as specified in an approved phasing plan or in an improvement agreement, the City shall have the right to halt issuance of building permits or final building inspections, withhold other approvals related to the development of the project or call upon the surety to complete the improvements. P:\tt 29347 pc coampd 3 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 99- CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 29347 JULY 13, 1999 GRADING 16. This development shall comply with Chapter 8.11 of the LQMC (Flood Hazard Regulations). If any portion of any proposed building lot in the development is or may be located within a flood hazard area as identified on the City's Flood Insurance Rate Maps, the development shall be graded to ensure that all floors and exterior fill (at the foundation) are above the level of the project (100-year) flood and building pads are compacted to 95% Proctor Density as required in Title 44 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Section 65.5(a) (6). Prior to issuance of building permits for lots which are so located, the applicant shall furnish certifications as required by FEMA that the above conditions have been met. 17. The applicant shall furnish a preliminary geotechnical ("soils") report and a grading plan prepared by a qualified engineer. The grading plan shall conform with the recommendations of the soils report and be certified as adequate by a soils engineer or engineering geologist. The plan must be approved by the City Engineer prior to issuance of a grading permit. A statement shall appear on final maps (if any are required of this development) that a soils report has been prepared pursuant to Section 17953 of the Health and Safety Code. 18. Slopes shall not exceed 5:1 within public rights of way and 3:1 in landscape areas outside the right of way unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer. 19. The applicant shall endeavor to minimize differences in elevation at abutting properties and between separate tracts and lots within this development. Building pad elevations on contiguous lots shall not differ by more than three feet except for lots within a tract or parcel map, but not sharing common street frontage, where the differential shall not exceed five feet. if compliance with this requirement is impractical, the City will consider and may approve alternatives which minimize safety concerns, maintenance difficulties and neighboring -owner dissatisfaction with the grade differential. 20. Prior to occupation of the project site for construction purposes, the applicant shall submit and receive approval of a Fugitive Dust Control plan prepared in accordance with Chapter 6.16, LQMC. The applicant shall furnish security, in a form acceptable to the City, in an amount sufficient to guarantee compliance with the provisions of the permit. 21. The applicant shall maintain graded, undeveloped land to prevent wind and water erosion of soils. The land shall be planted with interim landscaping or provided with other erosion control measures approved by the Community Development and Public Works Departments. P:\tt 29:f47 pc coampd 4 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 99- CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 29347 JULY 113, 1999 22. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall provide building pad certifications stamped and signed by qualified engineers or surveyors. For each pad, the certification shall list the approved elevation, the actual elevation, the difference between the two, if any, and pad compaction. The data shall be organized by lot number and listed cumulatively if submitted at different times. DRAINAGE 23. Stormwater handling shall conform with the approved hydrology and drainage plan for Specific Plan 90-015. Nuisance water shall be disposed of in an approved method. UTILITIES 24. Existing aerial lines and all proposed utilities within or adjacent to the proposed development shall be installed underground. Power lines exceeding 34.5 kv are exempt from this requirement. 25. Utilities shall be installed prior to overlying hardscape. The applicant shall provide certified reports of trench compaction for approval of the City Engineer. STREETS AND TRAFFIC 26. The City will conduct final inspections of homes and other habitable buildings only when the buildings have improved street and (if required) sidewalk access to publicly -maintained streets. The improvements shall include required traffic control devices, pavement markings and street name signs. If on -site streets are initially constructed with partial pavement thickness, the applicant shall complete the pavement prior to final inspections of the last ten percent of homes within the tract or when directed by the City, whichever comes first. LANDSCAPING AND WALLS 27. Perimeter walls are a condition of the underlying Tentative Tract 29136. Unless the applicant has received approval of a wall phasing plan to the contrary, final occupancy of homes within this tentative tract shall not occur until those walls are completed on Airport Boulevard from Lot 19 of Tentative Tract 29348 to Monroe Street, along Monroe Street, along the north boundary of the easterly projection of Tentative Tract 29136, and along the easterly boundary of the northerly projection of Tentative Tract 29136. P:\tt 29347 pc: coampd 5 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 99- CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 29347 JULY 13, 1999 QUALITY ASSURANCE 28. The applicant shall employ construction quality assurance measures which meet the approval of the City Engineer. 29. The applicant shall employ or retain qualified civil engineers, geotechnical engineers, surveyors, or other appropriate professionals to provide sufficient construction supervision to be able to furnish and sign accurate record drawings. 30. The applicant shall arrange and bear the cost of measurement, sampling and testing procedures not included in the City's inspection program but required by the City as evidence that construction materials and methods comply with plans, specifications and applicable regulations. 31. Upon completion of construction, the applicant shall furnish the City reproducible record drawings of all public improvement plans which were signed by the City Engineer. Each sheet shall be clearly marked "Record Drawings," "As -Built" or "As - Constructed" and shall be stamped and signed by the engineer or surveyor certifying to the accuracy of the drawings. FEES AND DEPOSITS 32. The applicant shall pay the City's established fees for plan checking and construction inspection. Fee amounts shall be those in effect when the applicant makes application for plan checking and permits. FIRE MARSHAL 33. Prior to issuance recordation of final map, applicant/developer shall furnish one blue line copy of the water system plans to the Fire Department for review/approval. Plans shall conform to the fire hydrant types, location and spacing, and the system shall meet fire flow requirements. Plans shall be signed/approved by a registered Civil Engineer and the local water company with the following certification: "I certify that the design of the water system is in accordance with the requirements prescribed by the Riverside County Fire Department". 34. Fire hydrants in accordance with CVWD standard W-33 shall be located at each street intersection spaced not more than 330 feet apart in any direction with no portion of any lot frontage more than 165 feet from a fire hydrant. Minimum fire flow shall be 1000 gpm for a two hour duration at 20 psi. Blue dot reflectors shall be mounted in the middle of streets directly in line with fire hydrants. PAtt 29347 pc coampd 6 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 99- CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 29347 JULY 13, 1999 35. The required water system, including fire hydrants will be installed and accepted by the appropriate water agency prior to any combustible building material being placed on an individual lot. 36. A temporary water supply for fire protection may be allowed for the construction of the models only. Plans for a temporary water system must be submitted to the Fire Department for review prior to issuance of building permits. 37. Gates installed to restrict access shall be power operated and equipped with a Fire Department override system consisting of Knox Key operated switches, Series KS- 2P with dust cover, mounted per recommended standard of the Knox Company. Improvement plans for the entry street and gates shall be submitted to the Fire Department for review/approval prior to installation. 38. Applicant/developer will provide written certification from the appropriate water company that the required fire hydrant(s) are either existing or that financial arrangements have been made to provide them. MISCELLANEOUS 39. Development of residences shall comply with the provisions of specific plan 90-015. 40. Residential prototype dwelling units and front yard landscaping plans shall be approved by the Planning Commission pursuant to City requirements. 41. If a golf cart access is desired between the homes in this tract and the golf facilities within the PGA West campus west of Madison Street, the access route shall be either a tunnel under Madison Street, or a State approved golf cart plan. P:\tt 29347 pc coampd 7 ATTACHMENT # ► AVENUE � TRACT NO. 001'r 29348 TRACT NO. 29347 N Z AIRPORT BLVD. 4, N TRACT N0. � I 29349 x 58th AVENUE CASE MAP ORTH CASE No. TENTATIVE TRACT 29347 SCALE: ' KSL LAND CORP- NTS ID: JUL 07'99 1.2:22 No .002 Fail ATTTACHMENT # PGA WEST MEMBERS ASSOCIATION Post Office Box 41688 La Quinta, CA 92253 Board of plrWors July 5, 1999 713N City of La Quinta Planning Commission78-4-95 CalIe TampicoLa Quinta, Ca. 92253 Mr. Jerry T lerman: This letter is in reference to the Notice of Public licaring to be held on July 13, 1999 on items: Tentative 'Tracts (17) 29347, 29348, and 29349, While the PGA West Members Association has no issue with the subdivision into single family dwellings per se', we do have a significant concern regarding golf cart access to and from this tract and the adjoining GregNorman Goll' Course. Attachod for your reference is a letter directed to the City Clerk and the City Council enumerating our specific concerns. It should be understood that the occupants of the proposed single family homes in the aforementioned tracts must have access to the other golf courses, clubhouses, fitness/tennis facility, etc. all orwhich are located oil the other side of Madison Avenue from where their homes will be. In our view, golf cart fccess across the surface of Madison Avenue is a huge risk, if not illegal. It is inevitable if such a scheme were approved, that a major accident would occur. '1'hc only viable solution is tc> put a tunnel under Madison Avenue. 'There is certainly precedent for this movie of access, it provides consistent planning, and, above all, is the logical solution. KST, should realize their responsibility and do the right thing. We would ask ?hat this access topic be a part of -your discussion on July 13 bcf6re approval is granted liar these tracts. Please circulate this lcttcr and the accompanying letter -to all interested parties. 7%ank you in advance for your careful consideration of this important matter. Sincerely, Chuck Otto President, PGA West Members Association P.91 uFC.EIVED FROM: ECE' � JUL - 7 1999 PGA 'WEST MASTER ASSOCIATION, INC. P. 0. BOX 1516 LA QUINTA CA 92253 (760) 776-5100 Fax 776-5111 July 6, 1999 Mr. Robert Tyler, Chairman Members of the Planning Commission City of La Quinta, California 78-495 Calle Tampico La Quinta CA 92253 Dear Mr. Tyler: Please be advised that the PGA WEST Master Association, PGA WEST Residential Association and PGA WEST II Residential Association are deeply concerned about golf cart access to and from the Greg Norman Golf and Residential Communities that will become a part of the PGA WEST Community. As you are aware, Madison Street, a major traffic artery in our City, separates the Greg Norman Area from the main PGA WEST Community. While there has been some planning for surface cart crossings of Madison and Airport to the Norman Area, we are assuming that this proposal will not be approved by the City, nor will it be approved by the Master Association, which has responsibility for peripheral wall security in PGA WEST. We urge you to require that tunnel access across Madison be provided by the Master Developer (KSL) as part of the conditions of approval for those Tentative maps (29347, 29348, and 29349) presently under your consideration, for lotting the Norman Residential Area. There is significant precedent for tunnel access across major and minor roadways in our community. Jefferson crossing at the Citrus Course, Madison crossing at PGA WEST, as well as 3 internal collector street crossings with the PGA WEST Community. The original Specific Plan for PGA WEST stated the following criteria: "Design a circulation system that is safe, efficient, and one that encourages pedestrian/golf cart usage, " (Italics added) Two areas of PGA WEST are presently connected for golf cart use by tunnel under Madison Street, as well as the interior tunnels in the main project area, which reduce the auto trips otherwise required to access clubhouses, fitness center, and other facilities on the main portion of the property that are for the use of all PGA WEST members. Mr. Robert Tyler, Chairman July 6, 1999 — Page Two We have heard that the Master Developer (KSL) considers tunnels cost prohibitive, however they have always understood that cost and good planning sometimes conflict. Cost did not impeded the original PGA WEST Developer (Landmark) from providing tunnels. The one hundred eighty home sites on the Norman property will not have access to the various Club facilities, except by automobile unless a tunnel is placed under Madison Street. A Planned Development such as ours, allows for certain relaxation of rigid planning principles (wider streets, sidewalks, street lights, etc.) in an effort to attain a well thought out sense of community for its residents. Good planning principles for a homogeneous golf course community certainly require that golf cart traffic be able to move freely throughout the community without major road crossings. Having some mernbers not able to travel inter community, except by auto, is not only poor planning, but may cause serious traffic, safety and security issues for PGA WEST. Preventing access by golf carts to the Norman Course would not be in keeping with good planning principles for a first class Resort Community such as PGA WEST. This is an important issue to the members of the PGA WEST Community, including the Master, Residential, Residential II and Member Associations. The project when completed is going to be here long after the Master Developer and Merchant Builders have left. PGA WEST was, is and always will be contemplated as a premier golfing and residential resort, and as such, requires tunnel access to all three project areas, not just two. We urge you to require tunnel access from the project area west of Madison Street to the Norman Course neighborhood. Thank you for your serious attention to this matter and we trust that you will make the appropriate findings in you deliberations for the subject approvals. Sincerely, PGA WEST MASTER ASSOCIATION, INC. By- -&- Robert . Foulk, President Cc: Board of Directors — PGA WEST Master Association Board of Directors — PGA WEST Residential Association Board of Directors — PGA WEST II Residential Association Chuck Otto, President — PGA WEST Members Association t , . STAFF REPORT PLANNING COMMISSION DATE: JULY 13, 1999 CASE NO.: TENTATIVE TRACT 29348 APPLICANT: KSL LAND CORPORATION LOCATION: 600' ± NORTH OF AIRPORT BOULEVARD, MIDWAY BETWEEN MADISON STREET AND MONROE STREET WITHIN THE NORMAN COURSE REQUEST: RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL OF THE SUBDIVISION OF 19.3± ACRES INTO 58 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATION: TENTATIVE TRACT 29348 IS WITHIN SPECIFIC PLAN 90-015. THIS PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT OF 1970, AS AMENDED, PER PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE SECTION 65457 (A). AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EA 90-159 FOR SP 90- 015) WAS CERTIFIED ON DECEMBER 3, 1991, BY THE CITY COUNCIL. AN ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT ADDENDUM TO THE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT WAS COMPLETED FOR AMENDMENT #1 WHICH WAS APPROVED BY THE BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON DECEMBER 1, 1998. NO CHANGED CIRCUMSTANCES OR CONDITIONS EXIST WHICH WOULD TRIGGER THE PREPARATION OF A SUBSEQUENT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT PURSUANT TO PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE 21166. ZONING: RL (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (LDR) SURROUNDING ZONING/LAND USES: NORTH: RVL WITH RURAL AND EQUESTRIAN OVERLAY / VACANT. SOUTH: RL / VACANT RESIDENTIAL (PGA WEST) AND COUNTRY CLUB UNDER CONSTRUCTION IN UNINCORPORATED AREA. p:\ tt 29348 pc rpt.wpd EAST: RL / VACANT RESIDENTIAL AND GOLF COURSE UNDER CONSTRUCTION. WEST: RL / VACANT RESIDENTIAL AND GOLF COURSE UNDER CONSTRUCTION. BACKGROUND: In December, 1991, the City Council approved Specific Plan 90-015, of which this tract is a part. An amendment to the Specific Plan was approved by the City Council on December 1, 1998, retaining the 18 hole golf course, reducing the maximum dwelling units from 1,060 to 365, revising the layout and circulation, and amending development standards. Currently, the golf course is under construction on the entire specific plan site on the north side of Airport Boulevard, between Madison Street and Monroe Street. The specific plan site was subdivided by Tentative Tract 29136, approved in May, 1999. The tract created 15 residential area lots for future development, five golf course; lots, one lot each for the maintenance yard, clubhouse lot, and miscellaneous lots for streets, common areas, and water well sites. Protect Request This Map, located in the middle of the Norman Course, utilizes Lots 8 through 13 of Tentative Tract 29136 to create 58 single family lots, varying from 11,550 to 25,606 square; feet (average 14,511 square feet) in size (Attachment 1). Many of the lots are 70-75 feet wide and 165 feet deep, with all of the lots backing up to the golf course. Public Notice This map application was advertised in the Desert Sun newspaper on July 3, 1999. All property owners within 500 feet of the site were mailed a copy of the public hearing notice as required by the Subdivision Ordinance of the La Quinta Municipal Code. As of this writing letters from two of the PGA West homeowner associations have been received (Attachment 2). Their concern is that a tunnel beneath Madison Street: be provided for access between this site and PGA West to the west. Public Agency Review All written comments received are on file with the Community Development Department. All applicable agency comments received have been made part of the Conditions of Approval for this case. STATEMENT OF MANDATORY FINDINGS: Findings necessary to approve this request, per Subdivision Ordinance 13.12.130 can be made and are contained in the attached Resolution with the exception of the following Finding: p:\ tt 29348 pc rpt.wpd 1. The design of the subdivision or type of improvements are not likely to cause serious public health problems. The applicant has indicated a desire to have golf cart access between this tract and the golf facilities located west of Madison Street within the PGA West campus. In order -to make the necessary findings that this tract complies with public health issues which presumes compliance with State law, staff is recommending a condition be added: "41. If a golf cart access is desired between the homes in this tract and the golf facilities within the PGA West campus west of Madison Street, the access route shall be either a tunnel under Madison Street, or a State approved golf cart plan." RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Planning Commission Resolution 99- , recommending to the City Council approval of Tentative Tract Map 29348, subject to attached findings and conditions. Attachments: 1. Location Map 2. Letters received from Homeowners Association 3. TT 29348 - Large Exhibits (Planning Commission Only) Prepared by: Submitted by: �\� �" `ti•, (�,� C; L t Stan 13. Sawa, Principal Planner Christine di lorio, Planning "Manager pA tt 29348 pc rpt PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 99- A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 29348 TO ALLOW A SUBDIVISION OF 19.3 ± ACRES INTO 58 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS CASE NO.: TT 29348 APPLICANT: KSL LAND CORPORATION WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, did on the 13th day of July, 1999, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider the request of KSL LAND CORPORATION for approval of a Tentative Tract Map to subdivide 19.3 ± acres into 58 single family lots, located on the east side of Madison Street:, north of Airport Boulevard in the Norman golf course, more particularly described as: APNS: Portions of 761-330-007 and 008, 761-330-030, and 761-330-038 through 040 WHEREAS, said Tentative Tract Map has complied with the requirements of "The Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970" as amended (Resolution 83-63). The La Quinta Community Development Department has determined that Tentative Tract 29348 is within Specific Plan 90-015 and is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended, per Public Resources Code Section 65457 (a). An environmental impact report (EA 90-159 for SP 90-015) was certified on December 3, 1991, by the City Council. An Environmental Assessment Addendum to the previously approved environmental impact report was completed for Amendment #1 which was approved by the by the City Council on December 1, 1998. No changed circumstances or conditions exist which would trigger the preparation of a subsequent environmental impact report pursuant to Public Resources Code 21 166; and, WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony and arguments, if any, of all interested persons wanting to be heard, said Planning Commission did make the following mandatory findings of approval to justify a recomrnendation for approval of said Tentative Tract Map 29348: 1. The proposed map and its design and improvement is consistent with the General Plan and applicable Specific Plan in that the lots are intended and designated for Low Density Residential use. The development of the lots will comply with applicable development standards such as setbacks, height restrictions, density, etc. CAstan\pc res tt 29348 Planning Commission Resolution 99- Tentative Tract 29348 2. The; design of the subdivision and proposed improvements are not likely to cause environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish, or wildlife, since the project is primarily surrounded by development, or other urban improvements, and mitigation is required by the previous Environmental Impact Report and Mitigated Negative Declaration. 3. The: design of the subdivision and proposed improvements are not likely to cause serious public health problems due to imposed conditions. 4. The design of the proposed map will not conflict with easements acquired by the public at large, for access through, or use of, property within the proposed Map since none presently exist. WHEREAS, in the review of this Tentative Tract Map, the Planning Commission has considered, the effect of the contemplated action on housing needs of the region for purposes of balancing those needs against the public service needs of the residents of the City of La Quinta and its environs with available fiscal and environmental resources; 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 constitute the findings of the Planning Commission in this case; 2. That it does recommend approval of Tentative Tract Map 29348 to the City Council for the reasons set forth in this Resolution and subject to the attached conditions. PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta Planning Commission held on this 13th day of July, 1999, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: C:\stan\pc ms tt 29348 Planning Commission Resolution 99- Tentative Tract 29348 ROBERT T. TYLER, Chairman City of La Quinta, California ATTPS) T: JERRY HERMAN, Community Development Director City of La Quinta, California C:\stan\pc res tt 29348 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 99 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL- RECOMENDED TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 29348 KSL LAND CORPORATION JULY 13, 1999 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL GENERAL, Upon City Council approval, a memorandum noting that City Conditions of Approval for development applications exist and are available for review at City Hall, shall be recorded against the property with the Riverside County Recorder's office. 2. The subdivider agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of La Quinta (the "City"), its agents, officers and employees from any claim, action or proceeding to attack, set aside, void, or annul the approval of this tentative map or any final map thereunder. The City shall have sole discretion in selecting its defense counsel. The City shall promptly notify the subdivider of any claim, action or proceeding and shall cooperate fully in the defense. 3. Tentative Tract Map 29348 shall comply with the requirements and standards of §§ 66410 through 66499.58 of the California Government Code (the Subdivision Map Act) and Chapter 13 of the La Quinta Municipal Code (LQMC). This map approval shall expire and become null and void at the end of two years after City Council approval unless an extension of time is granted pursuant to City requirements. 4. Prior to the issuance of a grading, construction or building permit, the applicant shall obtain permits and/or clearances from the following public agencies: • Fire Marshal • Public Works Department (Grading Permit, Improvement Permit) • Community Development Department • Riverside Co. Environmental Health Department • Coachella Valley Unified School District • Coachella Valley Water District (per their letter of June 16,1999, on file in Community Development Department) • Imperial Irrigation District (IID) • California Water Quality Control Board (CWQCB) The applicant is responsible for any requirements of the permits or clearances from those jurisdictions. If the requirements include approval of improvement plans, applicant shall furnish proof of said approvals prior to obtaining City approval of the plans. PAtt 29348 pc coa.wpd PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 99- CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 29348 JULY 13, 1999 The applicant shall comply with applicable provisions of the City's NPDES stormwater discharge permit. For projects requiring project -specific NPDES construction permits, the applicant shall submit a copy of the Notice of Intent received from the CWQCB prior to issuance of a grading or site construction permit. The applicant shall ensure that the required Storm Water Pollution Protection Plan is available for inspection at the project site. 5. The applicant shall comply with the terms and requirements of the infrastructure fee program in effect at the time of issuance of building permits. PROPERTY RIGHTS 6. The applicant shall process and record a final map for the underlying Tentative Tract Map 29136 prior to approval of any final map under this tentative map. 7. The applicant shall furnish proof of easements or written permission, as appropriate, from owners of any abutting properties on which grading, retaining wall construction, permanent slopes, or other encroachments are to occur. 8. The applicant shall cause no easements to be granted or recorded over any portion of this property between the date of approval of this tentative map by the City Council and the date of recording of any final map(s) covering the same portion of the property unless such easements are approved by the City Engineer. FINAL. MAP(S) AND PARCEL MAP(S) 9. Prior to approval of a final map, the applicant shall furnish accurate AutoCad files of the complete map, as approved by the City's map checker, on storage media acceptable to the City Engineer. The files shall utilize standard AutoCad menu items so they may be fully retrieved into a basic AutoCad program. If the map was not produced in AutoCad or a file format which can be converted to AutoCad, the City Engineer may accept raster -image files of the map. IMPROVEMENT PLANS As used throughout these conditions of approval, professional titles such as "engineer," "surveyor," and "architect" refer to persons currently certified or licensed to practice their respective professions in the State of California. P:\tt 29348 pc coa.wpd PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 99- CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 29348 JULY 13, 1999 10. Improvement plans shall be prepared by or under the direct supervision of qualified engineers and landscape architects, as appropriate. Plans shall be submitted on 24" x 36" media in the categories of "Rough Grading" and "Precise Grading." Rough grading plans shall have signature blocks for the City Engineer. Precise grading plans shall have signature blocks for Community Development Director and the Building Official. Plans are not approved for construction until they are signed. 11. The City may maintain standard plans, details and/or construction notes for elements of construction. For a fee established by City resolution, the applicant may acquire standard plan and/or detail sheets from the City. IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT 12. Beneficial use of the lots shown on this tentative map depends on construction of improvements required of the underlying Tentative Tract 29136 in and adjacent to the easterly half of that map. 13. The applicant shall construct improvements and/or satisfy obligations required of this tentative map, or furnish an executed, secured agreement to construct improvements and/or satisfy obligations prior to approval of a final map. For secured agreements, security provided, and the release thereof, shall conform with Chapter 13, LQMC. Improvements to be made or agreed to shall include removal of any existing structures or obstructions which are not part of the proposed improvements. 14. If improvements are secured, the applicant shall provide estimates of improvement costs for checking and approval by the City Engineer. Estimates shall comply with the schedule of unit costs adopted by City resolution or ordinance. For items not listed in the City's schedule, estimates shall meet the approval of the City Engineer. Estimates for utilities and other improvements under the jurisdiction of other agencies shall be approved by those agencies. Security is not required for telephone, gas, or T.V. cable improvements. However, development -wide improvements shall not be agendized for final acceptance until the City receives confirmation from the telephone authority that the applicant has met all requirements for telephone service to lots within the development. PAtt 29348 pc coa.wpd PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 99- CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 29348 J U LY 13, 1999 15. If the applicant fails to construct improvements or satisfy obligations in a timely manner or as specified in an approved phasing plan or in an improvement agreement, the City shall have the right to halt issuance of building permits or final building inspections, withhold other approvals related to the development of the project or call upon the surety to complete the improvements. GRADING 16. This development shall comply with Chapter 8.11 of the LQMC (Flood Hazard Regulations). If any portion of any proposed building lot in the development is or may be located within a flood hazard area as identified on the City's Flood Insurance Rate Maps, the development shall be graded to ensure that all floors and exterior fill (at the foundation) are above the level of the project (100-year) flood and building pads are compacted to 95% Proctor Density as required in Title 44 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Section 65.5(a) (6). Prior to issuance of building permits for lots which are so located, the applicant shall furnish certifications as required by FEMA that the above conditions have been met. 17. The: applicant shall furnish a preliminary geotechnical ("soils") report and a grading plan prepared by a qualified engineer. The grading plan shall conform with the recommendations of the soils report and be certified as adequate by a soils engineer or engineering geologist. The plan must be approved by the City Engineer prior to issuance of a grading permit. A statement shall appear on final maps (if any are required of this development) that a soils report has been prepared pursuant to Section 17953 of the Health and Safety Code. 18. Slopes shall not exceed 5:1 within public rights of way and 3:1 in landscape areas outside the right of way unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer. 19. The applicant shall endeavor to minimize differences in elevation at abutting properties and between separate tracts and lots within this development. Building pad elevations on contiguous lots shall not differ by more than three feet except for lots within a tract or parcel map, but not sharing common street frontage, where the differential shall not exceed five feet. If compliance with this requirement is impractical, the City will consider and may approve alternatives which minimize safety concerns, maintenance difficulties and neighboring -owner dissatisfaction with the grade differential. PAU 29348 pc coa.wpd PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 99- CONDI'TIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 29348 JULY 13, 1999 20. Prior to occupation of the project site for construction purposes, the applicant shall submit and receive approval of a Fugitive Dust Control plan prepared in accordance with Chapter 6.16, LQMC. The applicant shall furnish security, in a form acceptable to the City, 6n an amount sufficient to guarantee compliance with the provisions of the permit. 21. The applicant shall maintain graded, undeveloped land to prevent wind and water erosion of soils. The land shall be planted with interim landscaping or provided with other erosion control measures approved by the Community Development and Public Works Departments. 22. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall provide building pad certifications stamped and signed by qualified engineers or surveyors. For each pad, the certification shall list the approved elevation, the actual elevation, the difference between the two, if any, and pad compaction. The data shall be organized by lot number and listed cumulatively if submitted at different times. DRAINAGE 23. Stormwater handling shall conform with the approved hydrology and drainage plan for Specific Plan 90-015. Nuisance water shall be disposed of in an approved method. UTIL11f IES 24. Existing aerial lines and all proposed utilities within or adjacent to the proposed development shall be installed underground. Power lines exceeding 34.5 kv are exempt from this requirement. 25. Utilities shall be installed prior to overlying hardscape. The applicant shall provide certified reports of trench compaction for approval of the City Engineer. STREETS AND TRAFFIC 26. The City will conduct final inspections of homes and other habitable buildings only when the buildings have improved street and (if required) sidewalk access to publicly -maintained streets. The improvements shall include required traffic control devices, pavement markings and street name signs. If on -site streets are initially constructed with partial pavement thickness, the applicant shall complete the pavement prior to final inspections of the last ten percent of homes within the tract or when directed by the City, whichever comes first. P:\tt 29348 pc coa.wpd PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 99- CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 29348 JULV 13, 1999 LANDSCAPING AND WALLS 27. Perimeter walls area condition of the underlying Tentative Tract 29136. Unless the applicant has received approval of a wall phasing plan to the contrary, final occupancy of homes within this tentative tract shall not occur until those walls are completed along Airport Boulevard from the main entry drive to Lot 19 and along the portion of the most northerly boundary of Tentative Tract 29136 lying in the easterly half' of that tentative map. QUALITY ASSURANCE 28. The applicant shall employ construction quality assurance measures which meet the approval of the City Engineer. 29. The applicant shall employ or retain qualified civil engineers, geotechnical engineers, surveyors, or other appropriate professionals to provide sufficient construction supervision to be able to furnish and sign accurate record drawings. 30. The applicant shall arrange and bear the cost of measurement, sampling and testing procedures not included in the City's inspection program but required by the City as evidence that construction materials and methods comply with plans, specifications and applicable regulations. 31. Upon completion of construction, the applicant shall furnish the City reproducible record drawings of all public improvement plans which were signed by the City Engineer. Each sheet shall be clearly marked "Record Drawings," "As -Built" or "As - Constructed" and shall be stamped and signed by the engineer or surveyor certifying to the accuracy of the drawings. FEES AND DEPOSITS 32. The applicant shall pay the City's established fees for plan checking and construction inspection. Fee amounts shall be those in effect when the applicant makes application for plan checking and permits. FIRE MARSHAL 33. Prior to issuance recordation of final map, applicant/developer shall furnish one blue line copy of the water system plans to the Fire Department for review/approval. Plans shall conform to the fire hydrant types, location and spacing, and the system shall meet fire flow requirements. Plans shall be signed/approved by a registered P:\tt 29348 pc coa.wpd PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 99- CONDI'TIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 29348 JULY 13, 1999 Civil Engineer and the local water company with the following certification: "1 certify that the design of the water system is in accordance with the requirements prescribed by the Riverside County Fire Department". 34. Fire hydrants in accordance with CVWD standard W-33 shall be located at each street intersection spaced not more than 330 feet apart in any direction with no portion of any lot frontage more than 165 feet from a fire hydrant. Minimum fire flow shall be 1000 gpm for a two hour duration at 20 psi. Blue dot reflectors shall be mounted in the middle of streets directly in line with fire hydrants. 35. The required water system, including fire hydrants will be installed and accepted by the appropriate water agency prior to any combustible building material being placed on an individual lot. 36. A temporary water supply for fire protection may be allowed for the construction of the models only. Plans for a temporary water system must be submitted to the Fire Department for review prior to issuance of building permits. 37. Gages installed to restrict access shall be power operated and equipped with a Fire Department override system consisting of Knox Key operated switches, Series KS- 2P with dust cover, mounted per recommended standard of the Knox Company. Improvement plans for the entry street and gates shall be submitted to the Fire Department for review/approval prior to installation. 38. Applicant/developer will provide written certification from the appropriate water company that the required fire hydrant(s) are either existing or that financial arrangements have been made to provide them. MISCE=LLANEOUS 39. Development of residences shall comply with the provisions of specific plan 90-015. 40. Residential prototype dwelling units and front yard landscaping plans shall be approved by the Planning Commission pursuant to City requirements. 41. If a golf cart access is desired between the homes in this tract and the golf facilities within the PGA West campus west of Madison Street, the access route shall be either a tunnel under Madison Street, or a State approved golf cart plan. PAtt 29348 pc coa.wpd ATTACHMENT #1 th AVENUE � TRACT NO. 29348 TRACT NO, 29347 Z AIRPORT BLVD. 41 o � Q TRACT NO. 29347 58th AVENUE CASE MAP CASE No., TENTATIVE TRACT 29348 KSL LAND CORP. i ORTH SCALE: NITS ID: JUL 07'99 17:22 No.002 F.01 ATTACHMENT #2 PGA WEST MEMBERS ASSOCIATION Post Office Box 41688 La Quinta, CA 92253 Board of Directors July 5, 1999 City of La Quinta 0 Planning Commission N/ �e 78-4-95 Cahe Tampico ry 05 La Quinta, Ca. 92253 Mr. Jerry J lerman: This letter is in reference to the Notice of Public Wearing to be held on July 13, 1999 on items: Tentative 'Tracts ('1 ) 29347, 29348, and 29349. While the PGA West Members Association has no issue with the subdivision into single farnily dwellings per se', we do have a significant concern regarding; golf cart access to and from this tract and the: adjoining Greg; Norman Goll'Course. .Attached for your referciacc is a letter directed to the City Clcrk and the City Council enumerating our specific concerns. It should be understood that the occupants of the ;proposed single family hordes in the aforementioned tracts rnust have access to the other golf courses, clubhouses, fitness/terl"is fucility, etc. all of'which are. located on the other side of Madison Avenue from where their homes will he. In our view, golf cart access across the surface. of Madison Avenue is a huge risk, if riot illegal. 11 is inevitable if such it scheme were approved, that a major accident would occur. The only viable solution is to put a tunnel under Madison Avenue. There is certainly precedent for this mode of access, it provides consistent planning; arid, above all, is the logical solution. KST. should realize their responsibility and do the right thing. We would ask that this access topic be a part of your discussion on .luly 13 bcf i)re approval is granted for these tracts. Please circulate this letter and the accompanying letter to all interested parties. Thank you in advance for your careful consideration of this important matter. 'Sincerely, Chuck Otto President, PGA West Members Association 07-07-99 :13:22 RECEIVED FROM: P-01 PGA WEST MASTER ASSOCIATION, INC. P. 0. BOX 1516 IA QUINTA CA 92253 (760) 776-5100 Fax 776-5111 July 6, 1999 /QU/\ RECE! 1 : AL - 7 1999 Mr. Robert Tyler, Chairman Members of the Planning Commission City of La Quinta, California 78-495 Calle Tampico La Quinta CA 92253 Dear Mr. Tyler: Please be advised that the PGA WEST Master Association, PGA WEST Residential Association and PGA WEST II Residential Association are deeply concerned about golf cart access to and from the Greg Norman Golf and Residential Communities that will become! a part of the PGA WEST Community. As you are aware, Madison Street, a major traffic artery in our City, separates the Greg Norman Area from the main PGA WEST Community. While there has been some planning for surface cart crossings of Madison and Airport to the Norman Area, we are assuming that this proposal will not be approved by the City, nor will it be approved by the Master Association, which has responsibility for peripheral wall security in PGA WEST. We urge you to require that tunnel access across Madison be provided by the Master Developer (KSL) as part of the conditions of approval for those Tentative maps (29347, 29348, and 29349) presently under your consideration, for lotting the Norman Residential Area. There is significant precedent for tunnel access across major and minor roadways in our community. Jefferson crossing at the Citrus Course, Madison crossing at PGA WEST, as well as 3 internal collector street crossings with the PGA WEST Community. The original Specific Plan for PGA WEST stated the following criteria: "Design a circulation system that is safe, efficient, and one that encourages pedestrian/golf cart usage. " (Italics added) Two areas of PGA WEST are presently connected for golf cart use by tunnel under Madison Street, as well as the interior tunnels in the main project area, which reduce the auto trips otherwise required to access clubhouses, fitness center, and other facilities on the main portion of the property that are for the use of all PGA WEST members. Mr. Robert Tyler, Chairman July 6, 1999 — Page Two We have heard that the Master Developer (KSL) considers tunnels cost prohibitive, however they have always understood that cost and good planning sometimes conflict. Cost did not impeded the original PGA WEST Developer (Landmark) from providing tunnels. The one hundred eighty home sites on the Norman property will not have access to the various Club facilities, except by automobile unless a tunnel is placed under Madison Street. A Planned Development such as ours, allows for certain relaxation of rigid planning principles (wider streets, sidewalks, street lights, etc.) in an effort to attain a well thought out sense of community for its residents. Good planning principles for a homogeneous golf course community certainly require that golf cart traffic be able to move freely throughout the community without major road crossings. Having some members not able to travel inter community, except by auto, is not only poor planning, but may cause serious traffic, safety and security issues for PGA WEST. Preventing access by golf carts to the Norman Course would not be in keeping with good planning principles for a first class Resort Community such as PGA WEST. This is an important issue to the members of the PGA WEST Community, including the Master, Residential, Residential II and Member Associations. The project when completed is going to be here long after the Master Developer and Merchant Builders have left. PGA WEST" was, is and always will be contemplated as a premier golfing and residential resort, and as such, requires tunnel access to all three project areas, not just two. We urge; you to require tunnel access from the project area west of Madison Street to the Norman Course neighborhood. Thank you for your serious attention to this matter and we trust that you will make the appropriate findings in you deliberations for the subject approvals. Sincerely, PGA, WEST MASTER ASSOCIATION, INC. ZLBy — Robert . Foulk, President Cc: Board of Directors — PGA WEST Master Association Board of Directors — PGA WEST Residential Association Board of Directors — PGA WEST II Residential Association Chuck Otto, President — PGA WEST Members Association PH #E DATE: CASE NO.: APPLICANT: LOCATION: REQUEST: ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATION: ZONING: GENERAL. PLAN DESIGNATION: SURROUNDING ZONING/1-AND USES: STAFF REPORT PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 13, 1999 TENTATIVE TRACT 29349 KSL LAND CORPORATION NORTH SIDE OF AIRPORT BOULEVARD, EAST OF MADISON STREET WITHIN THE NORMAN COURSE RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL OF THE SUBDIVISION OF 32 ± ACRES INTO 92 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS TENTATIVE TRACT 29349 IS WITHIN SPECIFIC PLAN 90-015. THIS PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT OF 1970, AS AMENDED, PER PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE SECTION 65457 (A). AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EA 90-159 FOR SP 90- 015) WAS CERTIFIED ON DECEMBER 3, 1991, BY THE CITY COUNCIL. AN ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT ADDENDUM TO THE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT WAS COMPLETED FOR AMENDMENT #1 WHICH WAS APPROVED BY THE BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON DECEMBER 1, 1998. NO CHANGED CIRCUMSTANCES OR CONDITIONS EXIST WHICH WOULD TRIGGER THE PREPARATION OF A SUBSEQUENT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT PURSUANT TO PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE 21166. RL (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (LDR) NORTH: RL WITH EQUESTRIAN OVERLAY / VACANT. SOUTH: RL / VACANT RESIDENTIAL (PGA WEST). EAST: RL / VACANT RESIDENTIAL AND GOLF COURSE UNDER CONSTRUCTION. WEST: RL / RESIDENTIAL (PGA WEST). DAtt 29349 oc rot.wod BACKGROUND: In December, 1991, the City Council approved Specific Plan 90-015, of which this tract is a part. An amendment to the Specific Plan was approved by the City Council on December 1, 1998, retaining the 18 hole golf course, reducing the maximum dwelling units from 1,060 to 365, revising the layout and circulation, and amending development standards. Currently, the golf course is under construction on the entire specific plan site on the north side of Airport Boulevard, between Madison Street and Monroe Street. The specific plan site was subdivided by Tentative Tract 29136, approved in May, 1999. The tract created 15 residential area lots for future development, five golf course lots, one lot each for the maintenance yard, clubhouse lot, and miscellaneous lots for streets, common areas, and water well sites. Project Request This Map utilizes Lots 1 through 7 of the westerly portion of Tentative Tract 29136 to create 92 single family lots, varying from 14,025 to 23,354 square feet (average 15,135 square feet) in size (Attachment 1). The majority of the lots are 85 feet wide and 165 fleet deep, with most of the lots backing up to the golf course. Public Notice This map application was advertised in the Desert Sun newspaper on July 3, 1999. All property owners within 500 feet of the site were mailed a copy of the public hearing notice as required by the Subdivision Ordinance of the La Quinta Municipal Code. As of this writing letters from two of the PGA West homeowner associations have been received (Attachment 2). Their concern is that a tunnel beneath Madison Street be provided for access between this site and PGA West to the west. Public Agent Review All written comments received are on file with the Community Development Department. All applicable agency comments received have been made part of the Conditions of Approval for this case. STATEMENT OF MANDATORY FINDINGS: Findings necessary to approve this request, per Subdivision Ordinance 13.12.130 can be made and are contained in the attached Resolution with the exception of the following Finding: The design of the subdivision or type of improvements are not likely to cause serious public health problems. p:\tt 29349 pc rpt.wpd The applicant has indicated a desire to have golf cart access between this tract and the golf facilities located west of Madison Street within the PGA West campus. In order to make the necessary findings that this tract complies with public health issues which presumes compliance with State law, staff is recommending a condition be added: "41. If a golf cart access is desired between the homes in this tract and the golf facilities within the PGA West campus west of Madison Street, the access route shall be either a tunnel under Madison Street, or a State approved golf cart plan." RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Planning Commission Resolution 99- , recommending to the City Council approval of Tentative Tract Map 29349, subject to attached findings and conditions. Attachments: 1. Location Map 2. Letters received from Homeowners Association 3. TT 29349 - Large Exhibits (Planning Commission Only) Prepared by: Stan B. Sawa, Principal Planner Submitted by: � Christine di lorio, Planning Manager p:\ tt 29349 pc rpt.wpd PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 99- A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 29349 TO ALLOW A SUBDIVISION OF 32± ACRES INTO 92 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS CASE NO.: TT 29349 APPLICANT: KSL LAND CORPORATION WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, did on the 13th day of July, 1999, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider the request of KSL LAND CORPORATION for approval of a Tentative Tract Map to subdivide 32 ± acres into 92 single family lots, located on the east side of Madison Street, north of Airport Boulevard in the Norman golf course, more particularly described as: APNS: Portions of 761-330-007 and 008, 761-330-030, and 761-330-038 through 040 WHEREAS, said Tentative Tract Map has complied with the requirements of "The Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970" as amended (Resolution 83-63). The La Quinta Community Development Department has determined that Tentative Tract 29349 is within Specific Plan 90-015 and is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended, per Public Resources Code Section 65457 (a). An environmental impact report (EA 90-1.59 for SP 90-015) was certified on December 3, 1991, by the City Council. An Environmental Assessment Addendum to the previously approved environmental impact report was completed for Amendment #1 which was approved by the by the City Council on December 1, 1998. No changed circumstances or conditions exist which would trigger the preparation of a subsequent environmental impact report pursuant to Public Resources Code 21 166; and, WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony and arguments, if any, of all interested persons wanting to be heard, said Planning Commission did make the following mandatory findings of approval to justify a recommendation for approval of said Tentative Tract Map 29349: 1. The proposed map and its design and improvement is consistent with the General Plan and applicable Specific Plan in that the lots are intended and designated for Low Density Residential use. The development of the lots will comply with applicable development standards such as setbacks, height restrictions, density, etc. PAtt 29349 pc res.wpd Planning Commission Resolution 99- Tentative Tract Map 29349 2. The design of the subdivision and proposed improvements are not likely to cause environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish, or wildlife, since the project is primarily surrounded by development, or other urban improvements, and mitigation is required by the Environmental Impact Report and Mitigated Negative Declaration. 3. The design of the subdivision and proposed improvements are not likely to cause serious public health problems due to imposed conditions. 4. The design of the proposed map will not conflict with easements acquired by the public at large, for access through, or use of, property within the proposed Map since none presently exist. WHEREAS, in the review of this Tentative Tract Map, the Planning Commission has considered, the effect of the contemplated action on housing needs of the region for purposes of balancing those needs against the public service needs of the residents of the City of La Quinta and its environs with available fiscal and environmental resources; 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 constitute the findings of the Planning Commission in this case; 2. That it does recommend approval of Tentative Tract Map 29349 to the City Council for the reasons set forth in this Resolution and subject to the attached conditions. PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta Planning Commission held on this 13th day of July, 1999, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: PAtt 29349 pc res.wpd Planning Commission Resolution 99- Tentative Tract Map 29349 ROBERT T. TYLER, Chairman City of La Quinta, California ATTEST: JERRY HERMAN, Community Development Director City of La Quinta, California PAtt 29349 pc res.wpd PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 99-_ CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL- RECOMENDED TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 29349 KSL LAND CORPORATION JULY 13, 1999 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL GENERAL Upon City Council approval, a memorandum noting that City Conditions of Approval for development applications exist and are available for review at City Hall, shall be recorded against the property with the Riverside County Recorder's office. 2. The subdivider agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of La Quinta (the "City"), its agents, officers and employees from any claim, action or proceeding to attack, set aside, void, or annul the approval of this tentative map or any final map thereunder. The City shall have sole discretion in selecting its defense counsel. The City shall promptly notify the subdivider of any claim, action or proceeding and shall cooperate fully in the defense. 3. Tentative Tract Map 29349 shall comply with the requirements and standards of §§ 66410 through 66499.58 of the California Government Code (the Subdivision Map Act) and Chapter 13 of the La Quinta Municipal Code (LQMC). This map approval shall expire and become null and void at the end of two years after City Council approval unless an extension of time is granted pursuant to City requirements. 4. Prior to the issuance of a grading, construction or building permit, the applicant shall obtain permits and/or clearances from the following public agencies: • Fire Marshal • Public Works Department (Grading Permit, Improvement Permit) • Community Development Department • Riverside Co. Environmental Health Department • Coachella Valley Unified School District • Coachella Valley Water District (per their letter of June 17,1999 on file in Community Development Department) • Imperial Irrigation District (IID) • California Water Quality Control Board (CWQCB) The applicant is responsible for any requirements of the permits or clearances from those jurisdictions. If the requirements include approval of improvement plans, applicant shall furnish proof of said approvals prior to obtaining City approval of the plans. p:\tt 29349 pc coa PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 99- CONDiITIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 29349 JULY '13, 11999 The applicant shall comply with applicable provisions of the City's NPDES stormwater discharge permit. For projects requiring project -specific NPDES construction permits, the applicant shall submit a copy of the Notice of Intent received from the CWQCB prior to issuance of a grading or site construction permit. The applicant shall ensure that the required Storm Water Pollution Protection Plan is available for inspection at the project site. 5. The applicant shall comply with the terms and requirements of the infrastructure fee program in effect at the time of issuance of building permits. PROPERTY RIGHTS 6. The applicant shall process and record a final map for the underlying Tentative Tract Map 29136 prior to approval of any final map under this tentative map. 7. The applicant shall furnish proof of easements or written permission, as appropriate, from owners of any abutting properties on which grading, retaining wall construction, permanent slopes, or other encroachments are to occur. 8. The applicant shall cause no easements to be granted or recorded over any portion of this property between the date of approval of this tentative map by the City Council and the date of recording of any final map(s) covering the same portion of the property unless such easements are approved by the City Engineer. FINAL. MAP(S) AND PARCEL MAP(S) 9. Prior to approval of a final map, the applicant shall furnish accurate AutoCad files of the complete map, as approved by the City's map checker, on storage media acceptable to the City Engineer. The files shall utilize standard AutoCad menu items so they may be fully retrieved into a basic AutoCad program. If the map was not produced in AutoCad or a file format which can be converted to AutoCad, the City Engineer may accept raster -image files of the map. IMPROVEMENT PLANS As used throughout these Conditions of Approval, professional titles such as "engineer," "surveyor," and "architect" refer to persons currently certified or licensed to practice their respective professions in the State of California. p:\tt 29349 pc coa PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 99- CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 29349 JULY '13, 1999 10. Improvement plans shall be prepared by or under the direct supervision of qualified engineers and landscape architects, as appropriate. Plans shall be submitted on 24" x 36" media in the categories of "Rough Grading" and "Precise Grading." Rough grading plans shall have signature blocks for the City Engineer. Precise grading plans shall have signature blocks for Community Development Director and the Building Official. Plans are not approved for construction until they are signed. 11. The City may maintain standard plans, details and/or construction notes for elements of construction. For a fee established by City resolution, the applicant may acquire standard plan and/or detail sheets from the City. IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT 12. Beneficial use of the lots shown on this tentative map depends on construction of improvements required of the underlying Tentative Tract 29136 in and adjacent to the westerly half of that map. 13. The applicant shall construct improvements and/or satisfy obligations required of this tentative map, or furnish an executed, secured agreement to construct improvements and/or satisfy obligations prior to approval of a final map. For secured agreements, security provided, and the release thereof, shall conform with Chapter 13, LQMC. Improvements to be made or agreed to shall include removal of any existing structures or obstructions which are not part of the proposed improvements. 14. If improvements are secured, the applicant shall provide estimates of improvement costs for checking and approval by the City Engineer. Estimates shall comply with the schedule of unit costs adopted by City resolution or ordinance. For items not listed in the City's schedule, estimates shall meet the approval of the City Engineer. Estimates for utilities and other improvements under the jurisdiction of other agencies shall be approved by those agencies. Security is not required for telephone, gas, or Television cable improvements. However, development -wide improvements shall not be agendized for final acceptance until the City receives confirmation from the telephone authority that the applicant has met all requirements for telephone service to lots within the development. 15. If the applicant fails to construct improvements or satisfy obligations in a timely manner or as specified in an approved phasing plan or in an improvement agreement, the City shall have the right to halt issuance of building permits or final building inspections, withhold other approvals related to the development of the project or call upon the surety to complete the improvements. p:\tt 29349 pc coa PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 99- CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 29349 JULY '13, 1999 GRADING 16. This development shall comply with Chapter 8.11 of the LQMC (Flood Hazard Regulations). If any portion of any proposed building lot in the development is or may be located within a flood hazard area as identified on the City's Flood Insurance Rate Maps, the development shall be graded to ensure that all floors and exterior fill (at the foundation) are above the level of the project (100-year) flood and building pads are compacted to 95% Proctor Density as required in Title 44 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Section 65.5(a) (6). Prior to issuance of building permits for lots which are so located, the applicant shall furnish certifications as required by FEMA that the above conditions have been met. 17. The: applicant shall furnish a preliminary geotechnical ("soils") report and a grading plan prepared by a qualified engineer. The grading plan shall conform with the recommendations of the soils report and be certified as adequate by a soils engineer or engineering geologist. The plan must be approved by the City Engineer prior to issuance of a grading permit. A statement shall appear on final maps (if any are required of this development) that a soils report has been prepared pursuant to Section 17953 of the Health and Safety Code. 18. Slopes shall not exceed 5:1 within public rights of way and 3:1 in landscape areas outside the right of way unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer. 19. The applicant shall endeavor to minimize differences in elevation at abutting properties and between separate tracts and lots within this development. Building pad elevations on contiguous lots shall not differ by more than three feet except for lots, within a tract or parcel map, but not sharing common street frontage, where the differential shall not exceed five feet. If compliance with this requirement is impractical, the City will consider and may approve alternatives which minimize safety concerns, maintenance difficulties and neighboring -owner dissatisfaction with the grade differential. 20. Prior to occupation of the project site for construction purposes, the applicant shall submit and receive approval of a Fugitive Dust Control plan prepared in accordance with Chapter 6.16, LQMC. The applicant shall furnish security, in a form acceptable to the City, in an amount sufficient to guarantee compliance with the provisions of the permit. 21. The; applicant shall maintain graded, undeveloped land to prevent wind and water erosion of soils. The land shall be planted with interim landscaping or provided with other erosion control measures approved by the Community Development and Public Works Departments. P:\tt 29349 pc coa PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 99- CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED TENTATIVE: TRACT MAP 29349 JULY '13, 1999 22. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall provide building pad certifications stamped and signed by qualified engineers or surveyors. For each pad, the certification shall list the approved elevation, the actual elevation, the difference between the two, if any, and pad compaction. The data shall be organized by lot number and listed cumulatively if submitted at different times. DRAINAGE 23. Stormwater handling shall conform with the approved hydrology and drainage plan for Specific Plan 90-015. Nuisance water shall be disposed of in an approved method. UTILITIES 24. Existing aerial lines and all proposed utilities within or adjacent to the proposed development shall be installed underground. Power lines exceeding 34.5 kv are exempt from this requirement. 25. Utilities shall be installed prior to overlying hardscape. The applicant shall provide certified reports of trench compaction for approval of the City Engineer. STREETS AND TRAFFIC 26. The City will conduct final inspections of homes and other habitable buildings only when the buildings have improved street and (if required) sidewalk access to publicly -maintained streets. The improvements shall include required traffic control devices, pavement markings and street name signs. If on -site streets are initially constructed with partial pavement thickness, the applicant shall complete the pavement prior to final inspections of the last ten percent of homes within the tract or when directed by the City, whichever comes first. LANDSCAPING AND WALLS 27. Perimeter walls area condition of the underlying Tentative Tract 29136. Unless the applicant has received approval of a wall phasing plan to the contrary, final occupancy of homes within this tentative tract shall not occur until those walls are completed along the north, south and west boundaries of the westerly half of that tentative tract. p:\tt 29349 pc coa PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 99- CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 29349 JULY '13, 1999 QUALITY ASSURANCE 28. The: applicant shall employ construction quality assurance measures which meet the approval of the City Engineer. 29. The applicant shall employ or retain qualified civil engineers, geotechnical engineers, surveyors, or other appropriate professionals to provide sufficient construction supervision to be able to furnish and sign accurate record drawings. 30. The applicant shall arrange and bear the cost of measurement, sampling and testing procedures not included in the City's inspection program but required by the City as evidence that construction materials and methods comply with plans, specifications and applicable regulations. 31. Upon completion of construction, the applicant shall furnish the City reproducible record drawings of all public improvement plans which were signed by the City Engineer. Each sheet shall be clearly marked "Record Drawings," "As -Built" or "As - Constructed" and shall be stamped and signed by the engineer or surveyor certifying to the accuracy of the drawings. FEES AND DEPOSITS 32. The: applicant shall pay the City's established fees for plan checking and construction inspection. Fee amounts shall be those in effect when the applicant makes application for plan checking and permits. FIRE MARSHAL 33. Prior to issuance recordation of final map, applicant/developer shall furnish one blue liner copy of the water system plans to the Fire Department for review/approval. Plans shall conform to the fire hydrant types, location and spacing, and the system shall meet fire flow requirements. Plans shall be signed/approved by a registered Civil Engineer and the local water company with the following certification: " I certify that the design of the water system is in accordance with the requirements prescribed by the Riverside County Fire Department". 34. Fire hydrants in accordance with CVWD standard W-33 shall be located at each street intersection spaced not more than 330 feet apart in any direction with no portion of any lot frontage more than 165 feet from a fire hydrant. Minimum fire flow shall be 1000 gpm for a two hour duration at 20 psi. Blue dot reflectors shall be mounted in the middle of streets directly in line with fire hydrants. p:\tt 29349 pc coa PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 99- CONDIITIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 29349 JULY '13, 1999 35. The required water system, including fire hydrants will be installed and accepted by the appropriate water agency prior to any combustible building material being placed on an individual lot. 36. A temporary water supply for fire protection may be allowed for the construction of the models only. Plans for a temporary water system must be submitted to the Fire Department for review prior to issuance of building permits. 37. Gates installed to restrict access shall be power operated and equipped with a Fire Department override system consisting of Knox Key operated switches, Series KS- 2P with dust cover, mounted per recommended standard of the Knox Company. Improvement plans for the entry street and gates shall be submitted to the Fire Department for review/approval prior to installation. 38. Applicant/developer will provide written certification from the appropriate water company that the required fire hydrant(s) are either existing or that financial arrangements have been made to provide them. MISCELLANEOUS 39. Development of residences shall comply with the provisions of specific plan 90-015. 40. Residential prototype dwelling units and front yard landscaping plans shall be approved by the Planning Commission pursuant to City requirements. 41. If a golf cart access is desired between the homes in this tract and the golf facilities within the PGA West campus west of Madison Street, the access route shall be either a tunnel under Madison Street, or a State approved golf cart plan. p:\tt 29349 pc coa ATTACHMENT #1 54th W AVENUE H TRACT NO. 29348 TRACT NO, � 29347 Z AIRPORT BLVD. ,,, N TRACT N0. � I 29349 x 58th AVENUE CASE MAP CASE No. •IL TENTATIVE TRACT 29349 I SCALE: KSL LAND CORP. NTS ID JUL 07'99 17 :22 No F .Ci1 ATTACHMENT #2 PGA 'WEST MEMBERS ASSOCIATION Post Office Box 41688 La Quinta, CA 92253 Board of Directors July 5, 1999 71NET, City of La QuintaPlanning Commission78-495 CalIe Tampico La Quinta, Ca. 92253 Mr. Jerry J lerman: This letter is in reference to the Notice of Public 13caring to be held on July 13, 1999 on items: Tentative Tracts (70 29347, 29348, and 29349, While the PGA West Members Association has no issue with the subdivision into single family dwellings per se', we do have a significant concern regarding golf cart access to and from this tract and the adjoining Greg Norman Goal' Course. Attached for your reference is a letter directed to the City Clerk and the City Council enumerating cur specific concerns. It should be understood that the occupants of the proposed single family homes in the aforementioned tracts must have access to the other golf courses, clubhouses, fitness/tennis Ricility, etc. all of which are.. located on the other side of Madison Avenue from where their homes will be. In our view, golf cart access, across the surface of Madison Avenue is a huge risk, if riot illegal. It is inevitable if such it scheme were approved, that a Inajor accident would occur. The only viable solution is to put a tunnel under Madison Avenue. There is certainly precedent for this (node of access, it provides consistent planning and, above all, is the logical solution. K ST. should realize their responsibility and do the right thing. We would ask that this access topic be a part ol'your discussion on .filly 13 bcf ore approval is granted 11or these tracts. Please circulate this letter and the accompanying letter to all interested parties. Thank you in advance for your careful consideration of this important matter. Sincerely, Chuck ntto President, PGA West Members Association A7-07-99 :13:22 RECEIVED FROM: P.&I RECE!+ : AL - 7 1999 PGA WEST MASTER ASSOCIATION, INC. P. 0. BOX 1516 LA QUINTA CA 92253 (760) 776-5100 Fax 776-5111 July 6, 1999 Mr. Robert Tyler, Chairman Members of the Planning Commission City of La Quinta, California 78-495 Calle Tampico La Quinta CA 92253 Dear Mr. Tyler: Please be advised that the PGA WEST Master Association, PGA WEST Residential Association and PGA WEST II Residential Association are deeply concerned about golf cart access to and from the Greg Norman Golf and Residential Communities that will become a part of the PGA WEST Community. As you are aware, Madison Street, a major traffic artery in our City, separates the Greg Norman Area from the main PGA WEST Community. While there has been some planning for surface cart crossings of Madison and Airport to the Norman Area, we are assuming that this proposal will not be approved by the City, nor will it be approved by the Master Association, which has responsibility for peripheral wall security in PGA WEST. We! urge you to require that tunnel access across Madison be provided by the Master Developer (KSL) as part of the conditions of approval for those Tentative maps (29347, 29:348, and 29349) presently under your consideration, for lotting the Norman Residential Area. There is significant precedent for tunnel access across major and minor roadways in our community. Jefferson crossing at the Citrus Course, Madison crossing at PGA WEST, as well as 3 internal collector street crossings with the PGA WEST Community. The original Specific Plan for PGA WEST stated the following criteria: 'Design a circulation system that is safe, efficient, and one that encourages pedestrian/golf cart usage. " (Italics added) Two areas of PGA WEST are presently connected for golf cart use by tunnel under Madison Street, as well as the interior tunnels in the main project area, which reduce the; auto trips otherwise required to access clubhouses, fitness center, and other facilities on the main portion of the property that are for the use of all PGA WEST members. Mr. Robert Tyler, Chairman July 6, 1999 - Page Two We! have heard that the Master Developer (KSL) considers tunnels cost prohibitive, however they have always understood that cost and good planning sometimes conflict. Cost did not impeded the original PGA WEST Developer (Landmark) from providing tunnels. The one hundred eighty home sites on the Norman property will not have access to the various Club facilities, except by automobile unless a tunnel is placed under Madison Street. A Planned Development such as ours, allows for certain relaxation of rigid planning principles (wider streets, sidewalks, street lights, etc.) in an effort to attain a well thought: out sense of community for its residents. Good planning principles for a homogeneous golf course community certainly require that golf cart traffic be able to move freely throughout the community without major road crossings. Having some members not able to travel inter community, except by auto, is not only poor planning, but may cause serious traffic, safety and security issues for PGA WEST. Preventing access by golf carts to the Norman Course would not be in keeping with good planning principles for a first class Resort Community such as PGA WEST. This is an important issue to the members of the PGA WEST Community, including the Master, Residential, Residential II and Member Associations. The project when completed is going to be here long after the Master Developer and Merchant Builders have left. PGA WEST was, is and always will be contemplated as a premier golfing and residential resort, and as such, requires tunnel access to all three project areas, not just two. We urge you to require tunnel access from the project area west of Madison Street to the Norman Course neighborhood. Thank you for your serious attention to this matter and we trust that you will make the appropriate findings in you deliberations for the subject approvals. Sincerely, PGA WEST MASTER ASSOCIATION, INC. BY_-� Robert . Foulk, President Cc: Board of Directors - PGA WEST Master Association Board of Directors - PGA WEST Residential Association Board of Directors - PGA WEST II Residential Association Chuck Otto, President - PGA WEST Members Association BI #A PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT DATE: JULY 13, 1999 CASE NO.: SIGN APPLICATION 99-466 APPLICANT: AIRTOUCH COMMUNICATIONS SIGN COMPANY: ULTRANEON SIGN COMPANY FOR CHANDLER SIGNS LOCATION: 78-742 HWY. 111, SUITE C, ONE ELEVEN LA QUINTA SHOPPING CENTER REQUEST: APPROVAL OF A DEVIATION TO AN APPROVED SIGN PROGRAM TO PERMIT CORPORATE SIGNS FOR A NEW BUSINESS ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS: 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. ZONING DESIGNATION: CR (REGIONAL COMMERCIAL) GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: SURROUNDING ZONING AND LAND USES: BACKGROUND: M/RC (MIXED REGIONAL COMMERCIAL) NORTH: CR, EXISTING AND VACANT COMMERCIAL SOUTH: CR, STATE HWY 111, EXISTING AND VACANT COMMERCIAL WEST: CR, EXISTING AND VACANT COMMERCIAL EAST: CR, EXISTING AND VACANT COMMERCIAL The new AirTouch Communications office will be located in the center lease space of the Starbuck's building, within the One Eleven La Quinta Shopping Center (Attachment 1). This is one of five tenants for the building. C:\Mydaita\PC.RPTsa99-466AI RTOUCH6-1-99.wpd SIGN REQUEST: The shopping center has an approved Sign Program which requires a national tenant with 5 or more outlets who has a corporate logo sign design to request approval to use their corporate sign within the One Eleven Shopping Center. The applicant is requesting approval to use their corporate sign design for the two proposed signs (Attachment 2). The request is for individually mounted internally illuminated channel letter signs to be located on the front of the building facing the west, and on the back of the building facing east. Each sign will read "AirTouch" with their logo to the left of the wording. The signs are each approximately 13-feet 6-inches long, by 14 1/3-inches high (16.2 square feet). The sign copy "AirTouch" will have a face that is opaque white acrylic with blue and gold vinyl faced 12-inch to 14 1/3-inch high channel letters. The blue and gold logo is arched shaped and measures approximately 4 feet 6-inches by 14 1/3-inches total (5.4 square feet). The .sign returns are made of standard aluminum with white gloss enamel finish. The copy and logos are illuminated with white neon fixtures. The signs will be 5 inches deep and mounted flush with the stucco fascia, with the transformer hidden behind the fascia. The proposed sign locations would be centered on the stucco fascia within the applicant's lease area. Planning Commission Action At the June 8, 1999 Planning Commission meeting, discussion ensued regarding the exact nature of the AirTouch corporate logo design (Attachment 3). The commission continued this item to the June 22, 1999 meeting in order to have information clarifying the logo submitted to the City for review. The information was not submitted in time for this meeting, resulting in a continuation until the July 13, 1999 meeting. The applicant submitted letters and corporate trademark sign documentation, which is attached to this report (Attachment 4). The circled "logo sign" is the design for the proposed sign. STATEMENT OF THE ISSUE: Issue 1 -Acceptability National tenants are permitted to use corporate or their standard signs with approval of the Planning Commission. A number of national or regional tenants have chosen to do this in the Center. The style of the proposed letters is compatible with the other signs in the Center, in conformance with the "AirTouch Alternative Sign Layout" (Attachment 4) staff is recommending the "AirTouch" copy be placed closer together while retaining the logo arc's appropriate proportions. C:\Mydeta\PC,RPTsa99-466AI RTOUCH6-1-99.wpd RECOMMENDATIONS: Adopt Minute Motion 99- approving the requested signs, subject to the following condition: 1. Obtain a building permit prior to installation of the two signs. 2. Prior to issuance of a sign permit, modify the sign plans so that the lettering of the "AirTouch" copy is closer together while retaining the logo arc's appropriate proportions. Attachments: 1. Location Map 2. Sign Exhibits 3. Minutes of June 8, 1999 Planning Commission Meeting 4. Corporate Trademark Sign Documentation Prepared by: 0 Ali eslie Mouriqy6nd, AsObiate Planner Submitted by: Chrlsfine di lorio, Planting Manager C: \Mydata\PCR PTsa99-466AI RTOUCH6-1-99.wpd ATTACHMENT #; Planning Commission Minutes June 8, 1999 4. Commissioner Kirk asked if the homes would, or not have tile roofs as it was unclear in the Guidelines. Ms,De i stated they would all have tile roofs. 5. There being no er discussion, it was moved and seconded by Commiss rs Kirk/Butler to adopt Minute Motion 99-010 approving Ma esign Guidelines 99-004 as recommended. Unanimously approved. C. Sign Application 99-466; a request of Airtouch Communications for approval of a deviation to an approved sign program to permit corporate signs for a new business located at 78-742 Highway I I I within the One Eleven La Quinta Shopping Center. 1. Chairman Tyler 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. Staff noted a change in the size of the logo and that the applicant had agreed with Condition #1. 2. Chairman Tyler asked if there were any questions of staff. Commissioner Butler asked if the Commission should be considering a Zoning Ordinance change to require copyright signs comply with City standards. Staff noted the conditions required the size change as the logo is too large in proportion to the balance of the sign. 3. Commissioner Abels asked the City Attorney if the City was at risk requiring a registered trademark to be altered. Dawn Honeywell, City Attorney stated the City could require the applicant to alter the size to keep it in proportion, but not the design or colors. Staff noted the conditions were requiring only the size of the logo to be reduced. 4. Commissioner Abels asked the color of the returns. Staff noted it originally shown as white. The applicant had no objection to painting the returns black. 5. Commissioner Kirk stated that at the last meeting staff was recommending the logo be changed from a can sign to something else. Can the City do this to a logo? City Attorney Dawn Honeywell stated that if the logo trademark includes the lettering as well as the logo itself, then to be in keeping with not altering the trademark, whatever the Commission recommended, whether it be to light the sign entirely or not -light the entire sign, the Commission would have to treat the entire sign the same way. 6. Commissioner Kirk questioned whether this would apply in this instance with the reduction of the sign size. City Attorney Dawn Honeywell stated she did not believe Airtouch provided the City with a letter showing the City what their logo consisted of. It is therefore, hard to know whether the reduction of the arch interferes with the trademark. CAMy Documents\WPDOCS\PC6-8-99.wpd 3 Planning Commission Minutes June 8, 1999 7. There being no further questions of staff, Chairman Tyler asked if the applicant would like to address the Commission. Mr. Jerry Murdock, Permitting Administrator for UltraNeon Signs, presented a letter from Airtouch regarding their trademark and pictures of various Airtouch locations which showed the trademark and size of the letters. In these instances the size of the logo is proportionately the same whether or not it is over the letters or next to the letters. City Attorney Dawn Honeywell stated that what the City was saying was that if Airtouch is arguing that it is their patented trademark, the City needs to be given something that demonstrates the size is part of the trademark. Mr. Murdock stated that whether the logo is used above or beside the letters it is still proportionately the same. Discussion followed regarding the different signs. 8. Chairman Tyler asked if there were any questions of the applicant. Commissioner Kirk asked the applicant how they felt about staff s recommendation regarding reducing the size of the logo. Mr. Mudock stated Airtouch is very adamant about having the sign at five feet and the logo is always proportionate to the letters. 9. Commissioner Butler asked if the Commission could require documentation on the trademark. City Attorney Dawn Honeywell stated it would make sense to have the applicant provide documentation that what the City it requesting is requiring a change to their trademark. Commissioner Butler stated that in light of this information he would be inclined to continue this application until such time as documentation had been provided by Airtouch regarding their trademark. 10. Commissioner Kirk stated he too is concerned about sign proliferation, but in this instance he would rather have the logo at the proposed size rather than additional letters. 11. Commissioner Butler stated he would agree with staff s recommendation, but in the future documentation should be provided as to what makes up a corporate trademark. In regard to this sign, he would agree with staff s recommendation as it would allow them to have the sign at a reduced size. 12. Commissioner Abels stated he could not agree with staff s recommendation as he believed it was altering their trademark. 13. Commissioner Butler stated they were not altering the sign, just reducing the logo size to three feet. As shown by the applicant's pictures, the signs are all different. CAMy Documents\WPDOCS\PC6-8-99.wpd 4 Planning Commission Minutes June 8, 1999 14. Chairman Tyler asked the length of the logo as proposed. Staff stated it was proposed for five feet. Mr. Murdock stated it was four feet ten inches or four feet eleven inches and staff was requesting it to be reduced by about one third. 15. Commissioner Kirk asked what the chances were of the City being sued over such minor modifications. City Attorney Dawn Honeywell stated there is one case that most of this is stemming from. It depends on how strong Airtouch's corporate office feels about it. If they wish to make a point, or if they feel there was an infringement on their trademark, they have the ability to sue. 16. Commissioner Kirk stated the Commission's decision should not be based on a court case. Changing the size, whether they are required to use a can or not use a can, is not going to cause the City trouble. He was not concerned with this particular sign, but in the future they should be able to have more latitude. Discussion followed regarding prior court cases on trademarks. 17. Mr. Murdock stated that if the Commission would like to continue this, he would contact Airtouch, obtain a copy of their official trademark, and if the size is proportionate he will bring it in, if it is not, he will ask them to accept staff s recommendation. 18. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners AbelsButler to continue Sign Application 99-466 to June 22, 1999. Unanimously approved. C. Street Name Change 99-011; a request of the City for approval Xareetame change from Columbine to Paseo de Santillana or Calle de Oso. 1. Chairman Tyler asked for the staff report. Plann' Manager Christine di Iorio presented the information c:Hom ned in th f report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Devent partment. Staff noted a request had been received from Centex requesting the name be changed to "Spanish Bay" to be in conformwith other street names in PGA West. 2. Chairman Tyler asked if re were any questions of staff. There being no questions of staff, Ch ' an Tyler asked if anyone else would like to speak regarding this sub' I. 3. There bein o discussion, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Kirk/Abo to adopt Planning Commission Resolution 99-048, recon3xfending approval of Street Name Change 99-011, as recommended by CALL: AYES: Commissioners Abels, Butler, Kirk, and Chairman Tyler. NOES: None. ABSENT: Commissioner Robbins. ABSTAIN: None. n.1%4.. 0 nn...-a ATTACHMENT #j AIRTGUCH" Cellular June 18, 1999 Ms. Christina di Iorio Planning Manager City of La Quinta La Quinta, CA Re: AirTouch Sign Program Dear Christine: —1W— ,0 VIA FAX (760) 777- 1233 AirTouch Cellular i Park Plaza P.O. Box 19707 Irvine, CA 92713 'l elephonc: 714 ill 7000 Attached is a letter and documentation for the AirTouch corporate trademarked signage requirements which I received this morning from our Senior Counsel who handles all of our trademark issues. It is very important to our brand identification that we not deviate from the trademarked signage program standards that have been established. I trust that this will be sufficient information for you to recommend approval of our La Quinta signage program as submitted. I will also be forwarding to you overnight, colored copies of the attached documentation. Please call me if there are any questions regarding this matter at (949) 222-8047. Sincerely yours, oprw"Ic) James L. Van Dalfsen A.I.A. Project Manager Real lEstate &, Facilities (949)222-8047 attachments: AirTouch Sign Standards cc: Joe Mueller - Chandler Signs Robert P. Sanford - Real Property Associates Steve Wilson - AirTouch - Legal 06-18-99 11:42n From -REAL ESTATE & FACILITIES 9492227766 T-097 P.02/06 F-845 000,0-- . - AIRTOU cH' Communicaliorts June 1$, 1999 City of La Quinta Planning Commission P.O. Box 1504 78.105 Calla Estado La Quinta, California 92253 N1,C: AirTouch Communications' Sig AMlizatson fig One Eleven La Quinta Shotming Cc ter To wham it may concern: Senior C*A&2 d AirTouch G»w+icatiow 021c caiiimnio SIM04 2Iet Floor So )6'rn.=ze,, C& 94111 iblophonc; 415 65&2075 Fwcs-4it! 415 658,27O7 E-MA "r=J18=@WXwucb.O= As Senior 1=11octual Property Counsel for AirTouch Communications, Inc., I am writing to request that you approve the above -referenced sign application without requiring AirTouch to alter its logo from the corpgrate signago guidelines which arc attached hereto, To help clearly identify AirTouch scores and outlets to our customers, AirTouch has developed the attached signage specifications that are uniformly implemented on a nation-wide basis. While there is more than one approved layout for signage, depending upon the dimensions of the sign, it is critical from a consistency perspective that the relative size and spacing of the "axe" and "word" elements reflected in the approved siigngp layouts rarnain consistent. Very truly yours, Gregory B. Caligari Enclosure ! KJl 06-18-99 12:40 RECEIVED FROM:9492227766 P.08 06-18-99 11:43am From -REAL ESTATE & FACILITIES 9492227766 T-097 P.05/06 F-845 I-OGO SIGNS AND GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Logos and Spetifications To help clearly identify each of our business units to our cusloinars. we have developed graphic layouts for Logo signs. Preferred Sign Layout — For All Signs Use the preferred Logo sign layout shown below whenever possible. Use the prcfcrrcd Logo layout for All sign preas with a width of 2:1" x;AiRTouCH- "�sx X Descriptor akAlternative Sign Layout - AirYoueh Retail Stores Only Usc the alternative sign layout to accommodate retail store sign spaces that are wider than the 2:1 ratio established for the preferred sign above or when the signage space cannot accommodate the preferred sign luyout due to other on-,ite restrictions. ■ Never use the alternative retail store sign layout for purposes other than identifying AirTouch-owned retail facilities. indirect retail channels are not allowed to use this format. ■ Always apply clear space according to the specifications shown on the following pages. X /000p,AIRTOUCH Alternative Sign Layout — All Other Signs Use this alternative sign layout for all signs, except AirTouch-owned retail fucililics, such as banners used ir. connection with corporate sponsorships and with our indirect retail channels. 11 Never use this format after ,Tune 1, 1997 for new AirTouch-owned retail stores or when changing the sign on an existing Store. Instead, use either the preferred sign layout or the alternative sign layout specified for A.irTauch- owned retail stores. ■ always apply clear space according to the speeitieations shown on the following pales. ..-A 1 R T o u CH TM Descriptor. 2199 iX 06-18-99 12:41 RECEIVED FROM:9492227766 P-11 06-18-99 •1:43;1m From -REAL ESTATE & FACILITIES 9492227766 T-097 P.03/06 F-845 OUR IDENTITY The AirTbueh LTademai'k conveys who we al'e and strengthens the impact of all our busi- nes., aclivities by linking them together with a single, distinct image. It conveys exactly what we stand for: friendliness, compclence and far-reaching technology In a highly com- petitive market, brand recognition is essential. --Arc A I R T o U C HT" l.ogocype Cprporate Communications 1 This trademark may be used with or without a descriptor but is primarily used without descrip- tors for corporate communications. Preferred Logo ■ Tne preferred Logo is varticaI. Use the preferred Logo wherever space permits, as consistency builds brand recognition. THE DESCRIPTORS The AirTouch Logos arc composed of elements (the AirTouch arc, logotype and descriptor) that depend on each other to convey the Air'lbaeh image. A descriptor is a word that qualifies the basic Logo. Approved descriptors are Cellular, Paging, Communications, International, Europe, Satellite Services, Direct and Cellular & Paging. The relationship _ between the design elements has been carefully planned to ensure consistency... in reproduction. A i IRTo U CH- Descriptor ■ Never use the design elements separately except in very limited, pro -approved circum- stances. ■ Never alter the AirTouch are. logotype or descriptors in size, form or spacing. Additionally, do not alter the size and position Of the "TM" designation - A Use the descriptors whenever possible. 2,.,y 06-18-99 12:4® RECEIVED FROM:9492227766 P•09 06-18-99 11:43am From -REAL ESTATE & FACILITIES 9492227766 T-097 P.04/06 F-845 UNACCEPTABLE VARIATIONS ® Stay in couch through the air with N AirTpuch AIRTOUCH` Cellular Cellular Waver create or use a rendition Never use -air" or "touch" except when of the 1090 referring to Our trademarks ie.g., AlrTouch. AirTalk, e14.1 or generic words like "airtime." .:�„l � may+.. � �.T•,i �:r�..' Pescrlptor AtRTOUCH"' - ':,�A•�IR-'TOUCH' aEsToucr�- Descriptor Never use the logotype Never alter the clascriptor Never use two colors to print a one -tutor signature. without the arc, except ii) TOO s'?a- ;mited situailons (Bee papa 1Z), ' The New A I R T 0 U c H' A I R T 0 U C, H- A l M u c H- Descriptor Communicator Never change the weight Never insert in neadline Navercondense the signature. of the arc. Or body copy- A I F4 T o U C H_ A I R T o u C H'" Descriptor Never elongate the signature- Never change the relative Never Skew the Signature. suss of the elements. Descriptorr '-". Never use tints of Never use a pattern in Never place on a paaernad or ciunered hat KQround. approved colors. the a,gnamre. I 06-18-9�i 12:41 RECEIVED FROM:9492227766 P-1® 06-18-99 11:44am From -REAL ESTATE & FACILITIES 9492227766 T-097 P.06/06 F-845 AIRTOUCH RETAIL STORE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR SIGNS (continued) �X -- 2X Individual Letters - Preferred Layout " - - ---•-------------- i ■ Except for cases with extreme zx space limitations, always use individual, internally illuminated letters. x[A RTOUCH` Descriptor 2.25X 1 L-- '------- ---------------- ---------' 2X ------------------•- ---------------"-.----------- Individual Letters- Alternate Layout 1.5X i , >w Use this alternate layout only X A'RTOUCH when the available space is very restricted in the vertical dimen- zx : , sion. ------------------------------------------ 2/911 06-18-99 1.2:41 RECEIVED FROM:9492227766 P•12 ■ 11 PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT DATE: JULY 13, 1999 CASE NO.: SIGN APPLICATION 99-468 APPLICANT: DYSON & DYSON SIGN COMPANY: IMPERIAL SIGN COMPANY LOCATION: 50-981 WASHINGTON STREET LA QUINTA VILLAGE SHOPPING CENTER REQUEST: APPROVAL OF BUSINESS IDENTIFICATION SIGNS ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS: 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. ZONING DESIGNATION: CN (NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL) GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: SURROUNDING ZONING AND LAND USES: BACKGROUND: NC (NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL) NORTH: RM, EXISTING APARTMENT COMPLEX SOUTH: MC, CIVIC CENTER COMPLEX WEST: RM, EXISTING APARTMENT COMPLEX AND SINGLE FAMILY SUBDIVISION EAST: RL, EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL The Dyson and Dyson office is located in the stand alone building (formerly Sesame restaurant.) at the northwest corner of the intersection of Washington Street and Calle Tampico, within the La Quinta Village Shopping Center. The applicant has already opened for business and has temporary banners displayed, which were approved by staff in May. C:\Mydaita\perptSA99-467Dyson7-6-9g.wpd SIGN REQUEST: The shopping center has an approved sign program for the multiple tenant buildings, however, the sign program does not contain criteria for the single tenant building. The applicant's proposed signs are subject to the Sign Ordinance. The applicant is proposing a cabinet sign with an opaque sign face that is 10-feet in length and 3-feet in height, for a total of 30 square feet. Attached to the sign face will be backlit individually mounted channel letters. The copy will read "Dyson & Dyson". Below this will be a black panel attached to the background with internally illuminated cut out letters. The copy will read "Real Estate". Lastly, to the left of this copy will be a non -illuminated logo panel also attached to the cabinet sign. The three proposed locations for the sign consist of one on the front of the building facing the north toward the general parking area, one on the east side of the building facing Washington Street, and one on the south side facing Calle Tampico. STATEMENT OF MANDATORY FINDINGS: Findings necessary to approve this request can be made as follows: The proposed signs are consistent with the purpose and intent of Chapter 9.160 of the Zoning Ordinance in that the proposed signs met the minimum standards to safeguard and enhance property values and protect public and private investment in buildings and open space; preserve and improve the appearance of the City as a place to live, work and visit; encourage sound signing practices to aid business and provide directional information to the public; ensure effective identity of the applicant's business; provide for appropriately sized signs that are clearly understood; and reduces traffic hazards and promotes public health, safety, and welfare by minimizing visual competition among signs. 2. The proposed signs are in harmony with and visually related to the building and shopping center in that the style of the proposed signs is compatible with the building and is aesthetically pleasing in design; the 30 square feet size of the proposed signs does not exceed the permitted size of 50 square feet for each sign; the proposed sign colors will be compatible with the building, in that the proposed background color will match that of the building walls; the location of the proposed signs is logical given the orientation of the building to adjacent roadways and the shopping center parking area. RECOMMENDATIONS: Adopt Minute Motion 99- approving the requested signs, subject to the following condition: C:\Mydata\perptSA99-467Dyson7-6-99.wpd Obtain a building permit prior to installation of the signs. Attachments. - Sign Exhibits Prepared by: Leslie Mouriquand, Associate Planner Submitted by: Christine di lorio, Pla ning Manager C.\Mydata\pc.rptSA99-467Dyson7-6-99.wpd PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT DATE: JULY 13, 1999 CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 98-640 APPLICANT: CENTURY-CROWELL COMMUNITIES ARCHITECT: BENJAMIN AGUILAR AND ASSOCIATES REQUEST: APPROVAL OF ARCHITECTURAL PLANS FOR TWO NEW AND ONE REVISED PROTOTYPE RESIDENTIAL UNITS LOCATION: TO BE CONSTRUCTED IN TRACT 23995-7 THROUGH 10 ON THE WEST SIDE OF ADAMS STREET, NORTH OF THE EXTENSION OF WESTWARD HO DRIVE. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATION: THIS SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT HAS BEEN DETERMINED TO BE CATEGORICALLY EXEMPTED FROM CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT REQUIREMENTS UNDER SECTION 15303, CLASS 3 (A) OF THE GUIDELINES FOR IMPLEMENTATION. GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: LDR (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, 2-4 DWELLINGS PER ACRE) ZONING: RL (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) Seven new residential prototype plans (three Del Rey and four Marbella plans) were approved on January 12, 1999, by the Planning Commission to be constructed in the south portion of Tract 23995 in north La Quinta. Construction has begun on the first phase of the Del Rey units. Revisions for some of the Marbella units have been submitted. The Marbella units approved were as follows: Plan 1 - 1,450 square feet (3 bdrm / 3 car garage) Plan 2 - 1,803 square feet (3 bdrm / 2 car garage +optional one car garage) Plan 3 - 2,166 square feet (4 bdrm / 3 car garage) Plan 4 - 2,209 square feet (3 bdrm / 3 car garage) C:pc rpt sdp 98-640 minor rev PROJECT PROPOSAL: The applicant has decided not to construct Plan 1 of the Marbella units. They have submitted a revised Plan 3, and added a Plan 3F. Plan 3 and 3F are the same size at 2,165 square feet, with a three car garage and three bedrooms. A 211 square foot optional home office is shown in third garage space of each plan. Additionally, revisions have been made to Plan 4. Plan 4 is proposed at 2.200 square feet as compared to the 2,209 square feet for the original. This plan includes four bedrooms (game room is considered bedroom) and a three car garage. While the size is similar to the original Plan 4, the layout and elevations are different. The units are Mediterranean in nature, utilizing exterior plaster walls, wood fascias, and concrete tile roofing. Colors of the exterior materials will be in the earth tone range:. Color samples will be available at the meeting. The roofs of all plans are a gable running the width of the residence with smaller gable or hip roofs coming off the main roof. Each plan includes three different facades, with building rears being the same within each plan. Garage doors are metal roll -up type. The height of the units is approximately 16 feet. The plans utilize a variety of architectural features on the facades, including towers, archers, wainscots, stucco recesses and popouts. Sides and rears of the units do not have any popouts provided. EXISTING UNIT DESCRIPTION: The existing units in the northern part of the tract have been built by Inco Homes and vary in size from 1,411 (three bedrooms) to 2,008 (four bedrooms) square feet. The units are Spanish or Mediterranean in nature. The units are one story in height. Three of the four plans have a main gable roof running the width of the residence, with a hip or gable roof garage. Some plans have smaller hip or gable roof treatments over the entries or windows. All units have concrete tile roofing, exterior plaster walls and wood fascias. Other features used include arches, popout window and door surrounds, stucco columns, brick or stone wainscot, and one piece tilt -up metal garage doors. ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPING REVIEW COMMITTEE (ALRC) REVIEW: The ALRC reviewed this request at its meeting of July 7, 1999, and discussed the recommended conditions and other concerns on how to ensure the new units are compatible with the existing units (Attachment 2). The Committee unanimously adopted [Minute Motion 99-016 , recommending approval. C:pc rpt sdp 98-640 minor rev FINDINGS: As required by Section 9.60.300 (Compatibility Review) of the Zoning Ordinance, the Committee is required to review and comment on the following architectural findings: 1. The architectural and other design elements of the new residential units will be compatible and not detrimental to the other existing units in the projects. 2. The proposed single family residences will be compatible to existing dwellings with respect to architectural materials such as roof material, window treatment, and garage door style, colors, roof lines, and lot area. Response to #1.and #2: The proposed units are of a compatible architectural design, colors, and materials. The units utilize similar architectural features such as tile roofs, exterior plaster, arches, popout stucco surrounds, and wood fascias. Staff is recommending the 2opout stucco surrounds be provided around windows and doors of the sides and rear of all units 3. The proposed units are in conformance with the Zoning Code requirements for single family development. Response: The three proposed plans are similar to the previously approved plans with the facades providing a variety of architectural treatment. The three car garage of Plan 4 has a water heater encroachment within the garage area Staff is recommending its relocation prior to issuance of a building permit for that plan The home office option for the third garage space of Plans 3 and 3F shall be deleted because its use would require that the garage be a three car garage 4. The single family dwelling units proposed within a partially developed subdivision shall not deviate by more than 10 percent from the square footage of the original developer which have either been approved or constructed. Response: The size range of the existing residences is 1,411 to 2,008 square feet. The proposed units are 2,165 and 2,200 square feet, and therefore, this request is in compliance. In conclusion, the findings needed to approve this request can be made, subject to conditions. C:pc rpt: sdp 98-640 minor rev RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission by adoption of Minute Motion 99- , approve Site Development Permit 98-640, subject to the attached conditions: Attachments: 1. Plan exhibits for Plans 3, 3F, and 4. 2. AL.RC minutes for the meeting of July 7, 1999 Prepared by: Submitted by: Stan B. Sawa, Principal Planner Christine di lorio, Planning Manager C:pc rpt sdp 98-640 minor rev PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTE MOTION 99- CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 98-640 CENTURY-CROWELL COMMUNITIES DULY !3, 1999 1. This approval is for the following three prototype Marbella plans, with Plans 3 and 4 replacing those plans approved by Planning Commission Resolution 99- 003: A. Plan 3 - 2,165 square feet B. Plan 3F - 2,165 square feet C. Plan 4 - 2,200 square feet Prior to issuance of a building permit, the following required changes shall be made to the working drawings, subject to Community Development Department approval: 2. Popout window and door surrounds shall be provided on all side and rear elevations of all plans, except adjacent to bay windows. 3. The water heater in the Plan 4 three car garage shall be removed and relocated so as not to encroachment into the 30' by 20' garage space. 4. The home office option shall be deleted from Plans 3 and 3F. c:\stan\pc coa sdp 98-640 (minor rev) ATTACHMENT #2 MINUTES .ARCHITECTURE & LANDSCAPING REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA July 7, 1999 I. CALL TO ORDER 10:00 a.m. A. This meeting of the Architectural and Landscaping Committee was called to order at 10:15 a.m. by Principal Planner Stan Sawa who led the flag salute. B. Committee Members present: Bill Bobbitt and Dennis Cunningham. It was moved and seconded by Committee Members Cunningham/Bobbitt to excuse Committee Member Reynolds. Unanimously approved. C. Staff present: Principal Planner Stan Sawa and Executive Secretary Betty Sawyer. II. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. , III. CONFIRMATION OF THE AGENDA: Confirmed. IV. CONSENT CALENDAR: A. Principal Planner Stan Sawa asked if there were any changes to the Minutes of June 2, 1999. There being no corrections, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Bobbitt/Cunningham to approve the minutes as submitted. Unanimously approved. V. BUSINESS ITEMS: A. Site Development Permit 98-640; a request of Century -Crowell Communities for -- approval of architectural plans for one new and two revised prototype residential units for Tract 23995-7 through 10 on the west side of Adams Stret, north of the extension of Westward Ho Drive. 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. Committee Member Cunningham asked if staff was requesting additional hip roofs. Staff stated there were no recommendations. CAMy Documents\WPDOCS\ALRC7-7-99.wpd Architectural & Landscape Review Committee July 7, 1999 3. Committee Member Cunningham asked if trim bands were being added to the windows. Staff stated they were being required to add the trim bands and the popouts. 4. Committee Member Bobbitt asked why the applicant was deleting their Plan 1. Staff stated the market was demanding larger units. 5. Committee Member Cunningham stated this was creating a good cross section of homes to meet the market demand. 6. Ms. Marty Butler, representing the applicant, presented the color board. 7'. Committee Member Bobbitt asked if they would be using the barrel or flat roof tile. Ms. Butler stated they would be using the "S" the with some flat. 8. Staff stated that on Plan 3 and 3F the applicant would have to delete the office option. Discussion followed regarding the Plan 3 and 3F optional rooms and when a third car garage was required. 9. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Cunningham/Bobbitt to adopt Minute Motion 99-016 recommending approval of Site Development Permit 98-640, subject to conditions as recommended. Unanimously approved. VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL: None V. CO:MMITTEE MEMBER ITEMS: None VI. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Cunningham/Bobbitt to adjourn this regular meeting of the Architectural and Landscaping Review Committee to the next regular meeting to be held on August 4, 1999. This meeting was adjourned at 10:33 a.m. on July 7, 1999. Respectfully submitted, ' BETTY J. SAWYER, Executive Secretary City of La Quinta, California CAMy Di:)cume;nts\WPDOCS\ALRC7-7-99.wpd 2 BI #D ce-itf ot 4 a" MEMORANDUM TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: CHRISTINE DI IORIO, PLANNING MANAGER V '� DATE: JULY 13, 1999 RE: MASTER DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR MUMBIL, INC. (MDG 99- 006) The Zoning Code requires additional development standards for the Cove Residential area called Master Design Guidelines. Design Guidelines are required for any developer/applicant constructing five or more houses in the RC District. Therefore when a developer wants to pull a permit for the sixth house, the guidelines must have been reviewed and accepted by the Planning Commission. Mumbil Inc. seeks building permit approval for his sixth plus house. They are submitting Master Design Guidelines for Planning Commission review. The attached Guidelines contain information as to how the developer/applicant intends to vary the exterior of the unit which includes, but is not limited to, roof types, window and entry treatment, stucco and paint colors, and roof the colors. Applicant is proposing one floor plan with three separate design elevation options with four variations of the Santa Fe design style. The design package includes photographs of built units in the La Quinta Cove, color palettes, and roof tile samples. Staff has reviewed the guidelines and has determined the applicant has provided adequate deviations to the elevations such as varied architectural designs, roof lines, entry treatment, and architectural details. In addition, upon Planning Commission approval, staff will use the guidelines to evaluate each building permit application from this developer for compliance with the approved guidelines. RECOMMENDATION: Planning staff recommends the Planning Commission accept the Master Design Guidelines (MDG 99-006) as presented. CAWPDdocs\MIDG 99-006.wpd BI #E DATE: CASE NO.: REQUEST: LOCATION: APPLICANT: BACKGROUM: STAFF REPORT PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 13, 1999 STREET VACATION 99-038 DETERMINATION OF LA QUINTA GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY OF THE PROPOSED STREET VACATION. PORTIONS OF AVENIDA ALVARADO AT AVENIDA MONTEZUMA Mr. D. McHATTIE Pursuant to State law', street right of way or public easements being vacated by the City Council, the "Planning Agency" shall make a finding that the proposed 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 Alvarado to Avenida Montezuma in an effort to improve traffic safety. The subject location is a result of that activity. Street Vacation 99-038 as generally indicated on Attachment 1, contains a portion of the Avenida Alvarado 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. The proposed vacation is categorically exempt under Section 15305, and not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). la"'.10WIX► luluI D112W10 On July 6, 1999, staff mailed notices to potentially 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 continents are expected. Goveinment Code Section 65402 F:\PWD13PT\STAFF\VERLENGI\STVAC\SV99_038.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 this portion of the Avenida Alvarado street right of way is consistent with the adopted Circulation Element of the La Quinta General Plan. Prepared by: Submitted by: i �1 Il CHRISTINE DI IOI IO, Planning Manager RJV/rjv Attachments: I. - Vicinity Map 2. - Exhibit "A" and `B" I - Street Plan F:\PWDEPT\STAFF\VERLENGI\STVAC\SV99_038.WPD ATTACHMENT 1 LA QUINTA "GPLF ESTATES 4 u - ;eountai ,Course CLEL B 4 0 G0\ I CULO COVE Jy9i F LP Ift CLUB tWMcfiSWOMMIICK PARK OF LA QUINTA STREET -- VACATION 99-03EI Gp\LE UCA Lx a a CLUB LA JOHN THE VILL AT LA QU N = 0 5Q LA PA QUINTA z o o 0 1 AVE MONTERO S' T ' N RI 2 2 CALLE REMO JUVTA (?� VI a 3 CALLE HUERTO -_.rNE 3 IA ME I M RA . CT 4 VIA POMPA I T :09 ljPwEwvp �LLES ' U� LA QUINTA CALLS E O ER SCHOOLS FELIPE CLUB . MANOR _ AV 50 CLUB IEWWY CH ERT EALI MER COVE CT A ARTS 52 p ' ` a a T / DESE B OR " LA QUINTA VILLAGE Q Q > ¢ > 1 SHOPPING CENTER > > C LL SIN LO N FIRE TATION SENIOR CENT. a Z a ANCES HACK LN t. a A E R G" FRITZ B..BURNS > ; > aa a a a PARK " CA LE ON1 IRA a ARTS FESTIVAL GROUNDS C R E 1 01iT1.NT10N CA LE NS A T BASIN V L UI CA LEUM cc a CA LE HI UA A -SW A All RK a o A E HIL a ICAIIE N WI !14 A EL U a 0 q d . ,' 4"- A o ca ¢ ` WA 11ASIA LA QUINTA STORMINATER- PROTECTION PROJECT ' - S7WEET VACATION CASE JVO 99-931 EXHIBIT "A" Being that portion of the right of way for Avenida Alvarado (60 feet wide) and that portion of the right of way for Avenida Montezuma (60 feet wide) as shown by the Map of the Santa Carmelita at Vale La Quinta, Unit No. 2 in the City of La Quinta recorded in Book 18 of Maps, pages 55 and 56, Official Records of Riverside County, California, being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the Southwesterly Corner of Lot 15, Block 21 of said Map; thence along the Westerly prolongation of the Southerly line of said Lot 15, South 89" 53'37" West 3.55 feet to a non -tangent curve concave to the Southwest having a radius of 80.00 feet and a radial which bears S72" 45' 10" W; thence northwesterly along said curve through a central angle of 16" 14' 49" an arc length of 22.68 feet; thence N 33" 29'39"W, 7.98 feet; thence North 10" 11'57" East, 17.96 :feet; to the beginning of a non tangent curve concave to the Northwest, having a radius of 930.00 feet: and a radial which bears N 36" 06'28" W, thence northeasterly along said curve through a central angle of 01" 42' 19" an arc length of 27.68 feet to a point in the northwesterly line of said Lot 15, said point being at the point of reverse curve with said 930.00 radius and a curve concave southeast having a radius of 20.00 feet and a radial which bears N 37" 48'47"W, thence along the westerly line of said Lot 15 and southwesterly along said 20.00 foot radius curve through a central angle of 52" 17' 36", an arc length of 18.25 feet; thence South 00" 06'23" East, 45.56 JFeet to the point of beginning. Containing 634 sq. ft. Prepared by Bolton Engineering Corporation i Ross N. Bolton R.C.E 26120 June 24, 1999 STREET VACATION CASE NO. 99-038 EXHIBIT "B" 3P {fig CURVE DATA TABLE DELTA RAD. TAN. LEN. 1O 07"35'34" R = 930.00' T = 61.71' L =123.24' �2 52"1T36" R = 20.00' T = 0.87 L -18.26 �3 01"42'19" R = 030.00' T =13.8V L = 27.68' ® 18"14'49" R - 80.00' T =11.42' I L - 22.68' LINE DATA TABLE BEARING LEN. 0 S10°1'I'5m 17.96, 02 S33.29WE 7.98' 0 S8905:1'37"W t 3.W BOLTON ENGINEERING CORPORATION 707 SlIver Spur Road, Ste. 201 Rolling Hills Estates, Co. 90275 Ph. (310) 544-6010 Fax. (310) 544-0458 /Zto �� T-�.• C Z Ross N. Won R.C.E. 26120 EXP. 3-31-02 D019 41 .e/ If 1 15 aW TRUE POINT 0 ^ /OF BEGINNING 10o.w � OF CURB oz 6 9.00' 18.00' N 4 4- 30. SCALE 1 "=40' CITY OF LA QUINTA RIGHT OF WAY VACATION PLAT S 56' 2/ 2 N. No.26120 Exp. 3-31-02 ATTACHMENT 3 is, c a i • i