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1997 09 23 PC• PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA An Regular Meeting to be Held at the La Quinta City Hall Council Chamber 78-495 Calle Tampico La Quinta, California September 23, 1997 7:00 P.M. **NOTE** ALL ITEMS NOT CONSIDERED BY 11:00 P.M. WILL BE CONTINUED TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING Beginning Resolution 97-066 Beginning Minute Motion 97-013 I. CALL TO ORDER A. Pledge of Allegiance B. Roll Call II. PUBLIC COMMENT This is the time set aside for public comment on any matter not scheduled for public hearing Please complete a "Request to Speak" form and limit your comments to three minutes. III. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA IV. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Approval of the September 15, 1997 Minutes B. Department Report PC/AGENDA V. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Item ................. SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 97-613 Applicant .......... Marvin Investments, Inc. Location............ Within Citrus Course subdivision on the north side of 5Td Avenue west of Jefferson Street on Centrino and Ligo (in future) Request ............ Compatibility approval of a modification to the Heritage and Maser collections units which were approved in January, 1997 Action: ............. Resolution 97- VI. BUSINESS ITEMS: A. Item ................. STREET NAME CHANGE 97-008 Applicant .......... City of La Quinta/TD Desert Development - Rancho La Quints Location ........... Within Rancho La Quinta, east of the intersection of Sagebrush Avenue and Date Palm Drive Request ............ Consideration of a street name change for a portion of Rio Seco tc Via Ventana Action ............. Resolution 97- VII. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL VIII. COMMISSIONER ITEMS A. Discussion and review of draft letter to Home Depot regarding their landscaping. B. Discussion regarding signs on Washington Street and Jefferson Street. IX. ADJOURNMENT PC/AGENDA MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING A Special meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, California September 15, 1997 I. CALL TO ORDER 9:00 A.M. A. This meeting of the Planning Commission was called to order at 9:00 A.M. by Chairman Butler who asked Commissioner Kirk to lead the flag salute. B. Chairman Butler requested the roll call: Present: Commissioners Abels, Gardner, Kirk, Woodard, and Chairman Butler. C. Staff Present: Community Development Director Jerry Herman, City Attorney Dawn Honeywell, Senior Engineer Steve Speer, Planning Manager Christine di Iorio, Principal Planner Stan Sawa, and Executive Secretary Betty Sawyer. II. PUBLIC COMMENT: None III. CONFIRMATION OF THE AGENDA: Confirmed IV. CONSENT CALENDAR: A. Chairman Butler asked if there were any changes to the Minutes of July 22, 1997 or August 12, 1997. Commissioner Abels asked that the Minutes of July 22, 1997, be corrected on Page 3, Item 6 to state Chairman Butler closed the public hearing. Commissioner Gardner asked the Minutes of July 22, 1997, be amended on Page 2, Item 1 by changing the word locality to loyalty. There being no further corrections, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Abels/Kirk to approve the Minutes of July 22, 1997 and August 12, 1997, as corrected. Unanimously approved. B. Chairman Butler asked if there was a Department Report. Staff stated there was none. PC'9-15-97 Planning; Commission Meeting September 15, 1997 V. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 97-343 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 97- 083 SPECIFIC PLAN 121-E AMENDMENT #4 TENTATIVE TRACT 28545 SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMITS 97-607 AND 97-608 AND CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS 97-003; a request of KSL Recreation Corporation and its Assigns and KSL Land Corporation and its Assigns, and KSL Desert Resorts, Inc. Commissioner Gardner withdrew due to a possible conflict of interest. 2. Chairman Butler opened the public hearing and asked for the staff report. Principal Planner Stan Sawa presented the information contained in the staff report; a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. 3. Commissioner Woodard asked staff to state specifically what changes were proposed. Staff noted the changes. 4. Commissioner Woodard noted the location of the employee parking lot and asked if there was to be a landscaping buffer between the golf course and lot. Staff noted the proposed landscaping. 5. Commissioner Abels asked where the existing chain -link fence was located. Staff noted its location on the plan. 6. Chairman Butler asked if the applicant wanted to speak. Mr. Chevis Hosea gave a summary of the revised proposal. 7. Mr. James `Bubba" Lloyd, 77-313 Calle Mazatalan, stated his concern regarding the environmental assessment which states that the traffic would be less than significant. With the number of cars proposed to be using the streets, the report states its portion would be changed from a local street to a collector street. He believed this would be a significant impact. KSL needs to direct traffic down Avenida Obregon. 8. There being no further public comment, the public hearing was closed. 9. Commissioner Woodard asked staff to address the question of traffic. Mr. Greg Endo, traffic engineer, explained the classification of roadways in this area and what the capacity is for the roadway. Two factors determine this; one is based on the environmental capacity, that is what amount of traffic can be tolerated by PC9-15-97 2 Planning; Commission Meeting September 15, 1997 the residents, and second, the physically capacity of the roadway. That is, how much traffic the road can handle. Residents backing out of their driveways is the primary reason for determining and pedestrian traffic. In their study the capacity is established by the City at 3,000 cars per day. He met with City staff to determine which roadways in the City fit this criteria. Two of the methods for making this determination were the width of the road and residential access from the road. Calle Mazatalan has an 80-foot width which is wider than a local residential street and traffic does back out into the street within portions of the street designated collector. Therefore, it was determined to be a collector street and determined to meet the traffic capacity anticipated. 10. Chairman Butler asked Senior Engineer Steve Speer to address this issue from the City's perspective. Senior Engineer Steve Speer stated he concurred with Mr. Endo's report. The street is wide enough to meet the collector standards, which means it must also comply with noise level standards. A noise study was prepared and determined the anticipated traffic volumes will not cause noise levels to exceed City standards. 11. Commissioner Woodard asked if the two lanes could handle the 3,000 cars proposed each day. Staff stated they could because a two land street can accommodate up to 7,500 cars per day. 12. There, being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Abels/Kirk to adopt Planning Commission Resolution 97-058, recommending to the City Council certification of Environmental Assessment 97-343 as presented. ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Abels, Kirk, Woodard, and Chairman Butler. NOES: None. ABSENT: Commissioners Gardner, Seaton, and Tyler. ABSTAINING: None. 13. It was moved and seconded by Commissioners Abels/Kirk to adopt Planning Commission Resolution 97-059 recommending to the City Council approval of General Plan Amendment 97-054, subject to the findings. ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Abels, Kirk, Woodard, and Chairman Butler. NOES: None. ABSENT: Commissioners Gardner, Seaton, and Tyler. ABSTAINING: None. PC9-15-97 Planning; Commission Meeting September 15, 1997 14. It was moved and seconded by Commissioners Abels/Woodard to adopt Planning Commission Resolution 97-060 recommending to the City Council approval of Change of Zone 97-083, as submitted. ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Abels, Kirk, Woodard, and Chairman Butler. NOES: None. ABSENT: Commissioners Gardner, Seaton, and Tyler. ABSTAINING: None. 15. It was moved and seconded by Commissioners Abels/Kirk to adopt Planning Commission Resolution 97-061 recommending to the City Council approval of Specific Plan 121-E, Amendment #4, subject to the findings and Conditions of Approval as submitted. ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Abels, Kirk, Woodard, and Chairman Butler. NOES: None. ABSENT: Commissioners Gardner, Seaton, and Tyler. ABSTAINING: None. 16. It was moved and seconded by Commissioners Abels/Woodard to adopt Planning Commission Resolution 97-062 recommending to the City Council approval of Tentative Tract 28545, subject to the Findings and Conditions of Approval as submitted. ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Abels, Kirk, Woodard, and Chairman Butler. NOES: None. ABSENT: Commissioners Gardner, Seaton, and Tyler. ABSTAINING: None. 17. It was moved and seconded by Commissioners Abels/Kirk to adopt Planning Commission Resolution 97-063, recommending to the City Council approval of Site Development Permit 97-607, subject to the findings and Conditions of Approval as submitted. ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Abels, Kirk, Woodard, and Chairman Butler. NOES: None. ABSENT: Commissioners Gardner, Seaton, and Tyler. ABSTAINING: None. 18. It was moved and seconded by Commissioners Abels/Woodard to adopt Planning Commission Resolution 97-064, recommending to the City Council approval of Site Development Permit 97-608, subject to the findings and PC9-15-97 4 Planning Commission Meeting September 15, 1997 Conditions of Approval as submitted. ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Abels, Kirk, Woodard, and Chairman Butler. NOES: None. ABSENT: Commissioners Gardner, Seaton, and Tyler. ABSTAINING: None. 19. It was moved and seconded by Commissioners Abels/Kirk to adopt Planning Commission Resolution 97-065, recommending to the City Council approval of Certificate of Appropriateness 97-003, as submitted. ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Abels, Kirk, Woodard, and Chairman Butler. NOES: None. ABSENT: Commissioners Gardner, Seaton, and Tyler. ABSTAINING: None. Commissioner Gardner rejoined the Commission. VI. BUSINESS ITEMS: A. Street Vacation 97-035; a request of Chuck Knox for a determination of La Quinta's General Plan consistency with proposed vacation of public utility easements at the La Quinta Golf Estates Unit Number 1 Chairman Butler asked for the staff report. Senior Engineer Steve Speer presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. 2. Commissioner Gardner stated his concern that this street vacation was being done piecemeal and asked why all the lots that were being affected could not be done at the same time. Why was it not possible to have all the utility companies coordinate their work at the same time. Staff stated that is this case it was the landowner who was initiating the street vacation and who would be paying for it and not the City. Community Development Director Jerry Herman stated the City, nor the utility companies, wanted to take on the expense of paying for the remainder of the easements that affect all the other properties, therefore, this request is being processed by itself. The remainder will not be processed until those property owners request and pay for the vacation. 3. Commissioner Gardner asked if the other property owners had been contacted. Staff stated they had not and if appropriate, staff would contact them and see if it could be done jointly. PC9-15-97 Planning; Commission Meeting September 15, 1997 4. Commissioner Kirk asked if Imperial Irrigation District had replaced their facilities along Lot 19 and others along the street frontage. Senior Engineer Steve Speer stated he had not been to the site, but it was his understanding that the new easements were going around the perimeter of the lot. 5. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Abels/Gardner to adopt Minute Motion 97-012 by determining the public utility easements are in compliance with the adopted Circulation Element of the La Quinta General Plan. Unanimously approved. VII. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL: None VIII. COMMISSIONERS ITEMS: A. Chairman Butler asked if a letter could be drafted to Home Depot regarding the landscaping and have this placed on the next agenda for Commission discussion. B. Commissioner Abels stated he had received inquiries stating that the City' -wide landscaping appeared to be sparse. He had spoken with a landscape architect and he was assured that within a year, the growth would be substantial. C. Commissioner Woodard asked that real estate signs along Washington Street and Jefferson Street be added to the next agenda. D. Commissioner Gardner asked the City Attorney to send a report to each of the Commissioners regarding whether or not they are able to give financial support to any of the City Council candidates running for office. He referenced a letter that had been received from the City Clerk on this subject. City Attorney Dawn Honeywell stated she would research the subject. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Kirk/Abels to adjourn this special meeting of the Planning Commission to a regular meeting of the Planning Commission to be held on September 23, 1997, at 7:00 p.m. This meeting of the Planning Commission was adjourned at 9:35 A.M. on September 15, 1997. PC9-15-97 6 PH #A PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT DATE: SEPTEMBER 23, 1997 CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 97-613 APPLICANT: MARVIN INVESTMENTS, INC. PROPERTY OWNER: KSL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ARCHITECTS: BBG ARCHITECTS AND HOVE DESIGN ALLIANCE REQUEST: COMPATIBILITY APPROVAL OF MODIFICATION TO HERITAGE AND MASTERS COLLECTION UNITS WHICH WERE APPROVED IN JANUARY, 1997. LOCATION: WITHIN CITRUS COURSE SUBDIVISION ON NORTH SIDE OF 52TH AVENUE, WEST OF JEFFERSON STREET (ATTACHMENT 1) ON CENTRINO AND LIGO (IN FUTURE) ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATION: THIS SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT IS PART OF OAK TREE WEST SPECIFIC PLAN 85-006 WHICH HAS BEEN DETERMINED TO BE EXEMPT FROM CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF CALIFORNIA CODE SECTION 65457 (a). GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: LDR (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, 2-4 D.U./ACRE) ZONING: RL (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) BACKGROUND: Site Backaround Tract 24890 makes up the residential lots surrounding the Citrus Golf Course and allows 562 residential lots, of which 93 have been developed. The development consists of single family detached and duplex units and a number of custom single family detached residences on the western portion of the site. pAstan\pc rpt sdp 97-613 Previous Planning Commission Review The City Council on January 21, 1997, at the request of KSL Development Corp. approved for construction in the Citrus Project, the Ryder Collection, Heritage Collection, and Masters collection prototype units which are being built in PGA West, These residences, which have not yet been built in the Citrus project, vary from 2101 to 4542 square feet. Request The applicant is purchasing an undetermined number of lots (initially Lots 3-8 of Tract 24890-5 on Cetrino) in the project. The applicant is requesting approval of minor modifications to Plan 3 of the Heritage Collection and Plan 3 of The Masters Collection prototype units. Plan 3 of the Heritage Collection was approved at 3441 square feet (three bedrooms plus detached bedroom/office) with a 588 square foot garage (2 car plus golf cart space [conditioned to be 3 car garage]). The proposed modification will increase the size to 3771 square feet plus 3 car garage (727 square feet). The main structure is internally revised and lengthened slightly (two feet) while the detached bedroom/office is increased from 341 to 585 square feet with a separate living area and bedroom provided. Plan 3 of the Masters Collection is proposed to remain at its approved size of 4542 square feet with a three car garage (811 square feet). Some interior changes have been made and footprint of the plan has been slightly modified including the addition of a portico at the front door entry. The exterior elevations are different than those previously approved, (attachment 2) but maintain the Mediterranean design of the existing and approved units. Two different facades are proposed for each plan which use a combination of tower structures, arches, and other similar features. Exterior materials consist of white or beige stucco with two red clay tile roofing schemes. Steel gates and block walls are proposed to be utilized for the units. A site plan has been submitted showing the plotting of the first six residences on lots 3 through 8. Public Notice This request was advertised in the Desert Sun Newspaper on September 12, 1997, and mailed to all property owners within the Citrus Project. To date, no correspondence has been received. p:\stan\pc rpt sdp 97-613 STATEMENT OF ISSUES: ISSUE 1- Development Standards For Compatibility Review The Zoning Code specifies standards or findings that must be met to grant compatibility approval. This request complies with those as noted below: 1. No two story units are proposed in the subdivision. Therefore, there will be no impacts on existing residences. 2. The applicant proposes to use block walls which will match the existing walls in the subdivision to provide compatibility. 3. The proposed residences are a modification of the Heritage and Masters collection prototype units approved in January, 1997. The design changes are compatible with those and the existing units in terms of architectural materials, style, and colors. 4. The recommended approval and Code requires a minimum of one 24" box size tree in the front yard. 5. The proposed 3771 and 4542 square foot size units are between the existing and approved residence size range of 2439 and 5000 + square feet. ISSUE 2 - Staff Comments The previous approval of the original Heritage and Masters Collection units requires that all four bedroom plans have a three car garage (minimum 30' wide by 20' deep) which some plans did not provide. The submitted plans, which have four bedrooms have been revised to provide the full three car garages. The site plan submitted shows some building encroachments into the 20 foot front setback on all six lots. These are not permitted by the Zoning Code or Specific Plan and will need to be revised. RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Planning Commission Resolution 97- , approving Site Development Permit 97-613, subject to Findings and Conditions. pAstan\pc rpt sdp 97-613 Attachments: 1. Location Map 2. Originally approved facades 3. Plan Exhibits (larger than 8 1 /2" by 11 ") Prepared by: - A,, , Stan B. Sawa, Principal Planner Submitted by: i Christine di lorio, Planning Tanager pAstan\pc rpt sdp 97-613 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 97- A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 97-613, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS, PROVIDING COMPATIBILITY APPROVAL OF PROPOSED DESIGN MODIFICATIONS TO HERITAGE AND MASTER COLLECTION PROTOTYPE UNITS FOR CONSTRUCTION IN THE CITRUS COURSE SUBDIVISION. CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 97-613 APPLICANT: MARVIN INVESTMENTS, INC. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, did on the 23RD day of September, 1997, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider the request of Marvin Investments, Inc. to allow construction of design modifications to Heritage and Master Collection prototype units in the Citrus Course Subdivision, located generally west of Jefferson Street and north of 52"d Avenue, more particularly described as: Portions of Tract 24890 WHEREAS, said Site Development Permit is part of Oak Tree West Specific Plan 85-006 which has been determined to be exempt from California Environmental Quality Act requirements under the provisions of California Code Section 65457 (a); 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 find the following facts and reasons to justify approval of said Site Development Permit: 1. No two story units are proposed in the subdivision. Therefore, there will be no impacts on existing residences. 2. The applicant proposes to use block walls which will match the existing walls in the subdivision ro provide compatibility. 3. The proposed residences are a modification of the Heritage and Masters collection prototype units approved in January, 1997, and therefore, compatible with those and the existing units in terms of architectural materials, style, and colors. PASTAN\pc res sdp 97-613 9-23-97.wpd Planning Commission Resolution 97- 4. The recommended approval and Code requires a minimum of one 24" box size tree in the front yard. 5. The proposed 3771 and 4542 square foot size units are between the existing and approved residence size range of 2439 and 5000 + square feet. 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 approve Site Development Permit 97-613 for the reasons set forth in this Resolution, subject to the Conditions labeled Exhibit "A", attached hereto;. PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta City Planning Commission, held on the 23`d day of September, 1997, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: RICH BUTLER, Chairman City of La Quinta, California ATTEST: JERRY HERMAN, Community Development Director City of La Quinta, California PASTAN\pc res sdp 97-613 9-23-97.wpd RESOLUTION 97- Exhibit "A" CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 97-613 MARVIN INVESTMENTS, INC. - CITRUS COURSE SEPTEMBER 23, 1997 . GENERAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL 1. The material of the perimeter walls around lots shall be compatible with the existing wall materials including a steel picket gate used for pedestrians. 2. The landscaping/irrigation plans for the units shall be submitted to the Community Development Department for review and approval. The plans require Community Development Department, Coachella Valley Water District, and Riverside County Agricultural Commission approval before they will be considered final. The plans shall include at least one 24-inch box size tree per lot with other trees and shrubs provided similar in design and size to those existing. 3. Lawn areas shall either be hybrid Bermuda (summer) or hybrid Bermuda/Rye (wunter) depending upon the season in which it is installed. All trees shall be double -staked to prevent wind damage. All trees and shrubs shall be watered with bubblers or emitters with all landscaping improvements installed prior to final occupancy of the house involved. 4. This approval includes Plan 3 of the Heritage Collection, and Masters Collection as modified on file in the Community Development Department . 5. With the exception of a model complex, sizes of new units constructed shall be no less than ten percent smaller than the smallest unit or ten percent larger than the largest previously designated for that lot. Designated residence sizes shall be based on the site plan approved under Tentative Tract 24890, on file in the Community Development Department. 6. Front setback shall be a minimum of 20 feet, with no building encroachment. P:\STAN\9-23 COA SDP 97-613 1 ATTACHMENT CASE MAP O Q w � C 1-­ 0.D- `yJ Gr ; Q T,H ORTH CASE No. TT 24890 N*11 SCALE: LOCATION M A Q NTH ATTACHMENT PREVIOUSLY APPROVED FACADES � D i r ® The Heritage Collection t1 1 IARre NOT FOR CONSTRILCTIM i The Heritage Collection C4 MUW;�- NOT jO;ZTIUCTION I' The Heritage. Collections C ` NARTt NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION...r._..-..-.�.__._ .,� _........,..,......., «.�«_._.,_�_....... m 0 z + i •� V THE MASTERS COLLECTION x AT PGA WEST p} t., '��I '•IP J/ s jL i e a• -� PLAN 3B A @UIti,A. CALIFORNIA PHH COMPANY „ �€ I 6 a 9 THE MASTERS COLLECTION � I_ �� J` .� AT PGA WEST fjgl� �T t . t PLAN 3A g f 1x ® LA QUINTAL CALIFORNIA l I I ,ty I9t PHH COMPANY B I #A PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT DATE: SEPTEMBER 23, 1997 CASE NO.: STREET NAME CHANGE 97-008 APPLICANT: CITY OF LA QUINTA PROPERTY OWNER: T.D. DESERT DEVELOPMENT REQUEST: CONSIDERATION OF A STREET NAME CHANGE FOR A PORTION OF RIO SECO TO VIA VENTANA LOCATION: WITHIN RANCHO LA QUINTA, EAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF SAGEBRUSH AVENUE AND DATE PALM DRIVE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATION: THIS STREET NAME CHANGE HAS BEEN DETERMINED TO BE EXEMPT FROM CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 15301, CLASS 1. THEREFORE, NO FURTHER ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW IS DEEMED NECESSARY. BACKGROUND: Site Background The private street is located in Tract 25154, which was recently purchased by T.D. Desert Development and made a part of Rancho La Quinta (attachment 1). Residences are under construction within the tract. Applicable Code Provisions The Municipal Code permits an applicant to request a street name change with a public hearing. As an option, the Planning Commission may , for any reason it deems in the public interest and necessity, recommend to the City Council that a street name be pAstan\pc rpt sdp 97-613 changed. In this case, the second option is appropriate since, there are no homeowners along the affected street portion other than the developer, T.D. Desert Development. STATEMENT OF ISSUES: ISSUE: 1- Public Interest and Necessity Due to the irregular "U" shape of Rio Seco, addressing is impossible since north -south and east -west streets have different addressing sequences. To number the single name street in that manner would be confusing for the public and hinder emergency response. In this case, it would be appropriate to split the name between lots 27 and lot 28, which is the dividing point between where the street goes north -south and east -west (see attachment). The applicant has requested that the north -south leg of Rio Seco which connects to Sagebrush Avenue be changed to Via Ventana. RECOMMENDATION: Adopt: Minute Motion No .97- , recommending approval of Street Name Change 97- 008. Attachments: 1. Location Map Prepared by: 6. S akm_- Stan B. Sawa, Principal Planner Submitted by: r Christine di lorio, Planning Manager p:\stampc rpt sdp 97-613 ATTACHMENT #1 1 \ \ \ \ 1 \ 1 \ 1 TRACT MAP1 No. 28343 \ 1 1 1 \ 1 1 \ ff 1s fe U r a$ u as u at sr fe u �-- Bn Sao 16 u 14 s0 to fa o CASA — DSL — JU0 11 f0 1in 9 s{ N vrA JffWDI d ss s st � s e� �. u 0 e qS 40 in 6 W Ia I 4s s 44 CHANGE THIS PORTIC 46 OF RIO SECO TO VIA VENTM a 1 Ie SAGEBRUSH AVE. SCALE: 1" = 200' CI #A MEMORANDUM TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT DATE: SEPTEMBER 23, 1997 SUBJECT: HOME DEPOT LANDSCAPING Per your direction at your last Commission meeting, attached is a draft letter for your review and comment. September 19, 1997 Mr. Dan Campbell, Project Manager HOME DEPOT PO Box 4520 601 South Placentia Avenue Fullerton, CA 92831 SUBJECT: HOME DEPOT LANDSCAPING Dear Mr. Campbell: The City of La Quinta's Planning Commission is concerned with the immature trees planted in the parking lot diamond planters and the absence of mounding within the Highway 111 landscape setback (outside of Caltrans right-of-way). City staff met with you on September 17, 1997, to discuss these issues. The Commission is requesting immediate replacement of the parking lot trees for compliance with Home Depot's Condition of Approval that requires the caliper of the trees shall be 2 %2 inches to 3 inches in diameter as measured 6 inches from grade. Our understanding is that you will work with staff to determine which existing trees meet the caliper size and the remainder of the trees will be removed and replaced with the proper caliper size. Now that you have Caltrans approval of the revised plant material, that is in conformance with the City's recently adopted Highway I I I Design Guidelines, the Commission requests three-foot high berming in. the landscape setback. However, we understand that Caltrans does not allow berming in their right of way. Your cooperation is appreciated in quickly resolving the Commission's concerns. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you at the Planning Commission meeting of September 23, 1997. Sincerely, RICHARD BUTLER, Chairman City of La Quinta Planning Commission RB:CI)I:bjs c: Doug Cooper, Greenburg Farrow Greg George, Home Depot Tom Genovese, City Manager