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1996 03 26 PC- a GF� 0�:. PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA A Regular Meeting to be Held at the La Quinta City Hall Council Chamber 78-495 Calle Tampico La Quinta, California March 26, 1996 7:00 P.M. **NOTE** ALL AGENDA ITEMS NOT CONSIDERED BY 11:00 P.M. MAY BE CONTINUED TO THE NEXT COMMISSION MEETING Beginning Resolution 96-011 Beginning Minute Motion 96-010 CALL. TO ORDER - FLAG SALUTE - ROLL CALL 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. WORKSHOP Zoning Code Revision for Incorporation into Zoning Ordinance Amendment 96-050 Re-evaluation of Chapter 9.117: Equestrian Overlay Zone PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Item .............. CONTINUED - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 96-024, VARIANCE 96-026, AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 96-313 Applicant ....... KSL Recreation Corporation Location ........ West side of Avenida Carranza, south of vacated Calle Tampico Request ......... 1) Certification of the Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impact; 2) Approval to expand the existing La Quinta Resort & Club Golf Course Maintenance Facility onto the adjoining lot to the east; and, 3) Approval of a deviation from the development standards of the Special Residential Zone district to allow a six-foot high wall instead of a four -foot high wall along Avenida Carranza Action ........... Continue to April 9, 1996 PC/AGENDA BUSINESS ITEMS 1. Item .............. COVE AREA URBAN FORESTRY PROJECT NO. 95-10 Applicant ........ Ray Lopez, A.S.L.A., Landscape Architect Location ......... Bear Creek Bike Path at the western boundary of the Cove, between Avenida Montezuma and the Bear Creek Path Request .......... Approval of a conceptual reforestation design plan adjacent to thf Bear Creek Bike Path Action ............ Minute Motion 96- 2. Item .............. PLOT PLAN 94-522 - REVISED (BOGAN VILLAS) Applicant ....... Dan Featheringill, DODCO Construction Location ........ 78-120 Calle Estado Request ......... Approve staff's interpretation of Condition #16.S. Action ........... Minute Motion 96- 3. Item .............. TENTATIVE TRACT 25363 Applicant ....... Century -Crowell Homes (Dennis Cunningham) Location ........ Approximately 600-feet south of Miles Avenue and 650-feet east of Adams Street Request ......... Approval of five new prototype single family residences foi construction Action ........... Minute Motion 96- 4. Item ............... SIGN APPLICATION 96-336 AND PLOT PLAN 94-543 Applicant ......... Alibaba Farzaneh - Skip Berg, DGI Location .......... Northwest of the intersection of Washington Street and Calle Tampicc within the La Quinta Village Shopping Center Request ........... Approval of deviation to sign program for shopping center to allow restaurant signs and approval of a minor amendment regarding exterior trim color for a free-standing restaurant Action ............ Minute Motion 96- CONSENT CALENDAR Approval of the Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of March 12, 1996. COMMISSIONER ITEMS l . Discussion regarding the League of California Cities Planners Conference in Long Beach 2. Commissioner report of the City Council meeting of March 19, 1996 3. Department update ADJOURNMENT ------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------- STUDY SESSION Session Room 4:00 P.M. 1. All agenda items PC/AG-ENDA WORKSHOP PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING STAFF REPORT (2nd Revision) DATE: March 26, 1996 CASE: Zoning Code Revision for Incorporation into Zoning Ordinance Amendment #96-050 PROPOSAL: Reevaluation of Chapter 9.1 17; Equestrian Overlay Zone APPLICANT: None - City Initiated LOCATION: Involves current corporate limits BACKGROUND: Resulting from Council direction to the Planning Commission, a restudy of the development standards and permitted uses in the Equestrian Overlay District (EOD) was undertaken by staff. These draft revised regulations were presented to the Commission on February 13, 1996 (Attachment 1). The revisions addressed the following issues: • Addition of a Definitions section; • Increased setback requirements for manure storage, spreading, and residential building separations; • Requiring a Conditional Use Permit for commercial equine operations, with provisions for compliance by existing operations. The EOD area was established in the southeasterly portion of the City subsequent to its annexation (Attachment 2). After hearing all public comment from those wishing to speak, the Commission deferred discussion on this item and requested staff to consider the public comments made and address any further revisions. Attachment 3 is a letter from Mr. Sonny Kanlian incorporating his suggested revisions, which was presented at the February 13 meeting. DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS: On February 26, staff met with Wanda Reese and Julie Reeske of Rancho del Sol, Pat Zacker and Robert Kull, to discuss the changes proposed to the standards and uses in the EOD. The meeting was very productive in conveying the City's intent regarding the changes and obtaining input from ranch owners regarding applicability of those changes. Staff also met with Sonny Kanlian at his property on March 5. Due to these discussions and further research, staff has made the following revisions to the proposed draft: Given the amount of area needed to maintain an equestrian facility, including the necessary land for the primary residence, exercise area(s), barns, stables, corrals, etc., staff recommends reducing the permissible number of horses on additional acreage standard from five to three. The initial one acre horse standard shall remain at two. •. �- •" -, •. • Section 9.117.040.13 has been revised for clarity in establishing setbacks for various equestrian accessory buildings and uses. The following changes have been made: The 20' pasture setback requirement from property line has been deleted, but a provision has been added to require any setback that may be established between a pasture and property line(s) be a minimum of 10'. This would allow adequate room to maintain the setback area. 2. Setbacks for accessory buildings were reduced, from 50 to 10' from property lines, except for property lines shared with non-EOD designated parcels, where a 25' setback would prevail. This is to allow smaller horse properties greater siting flexibility. 3. It has been clarified that corrals, exercise rings, etc. are accessory uses. Such uses must maintain 50' from a non -overlay property and 10' from overlay property lines. Arenas are considered commercial uses and would be reviewed as part of a CUP, with a 75' setback standard. 4. Manure storage is not permitted within 50' of non -overlay properties, or within 20' of overlay properties. Where spreading areas are proposed, they may not be within 25' of any property line. Spreading is only permitted in conjunction with commercial operations, which are likely to have adequate area and treatment controls. 5. None of the above activities may occur within 80' of any adjacent residential structure. Manure storage standards were changed, requiring only an enclosed container. Allowances for composting as an alternative have also been added. Basically, all manure must be collected for storage on a daily basis, and may be stored or composted with bedding material. However, only properly composted manure may be spread where permitted as part of a commercial equestrian operation. Bedding or other materials may not be spread with manure, as they create additional airborne material when disturbed. Section 9.117.040.F has been deleted, pertaining to minimum corral size and requirement for maintaining horses in a fenced corral. New Sections G and H address lighting and amplified sound, respectively. Clarifying language has been added to Section 9.117.030 to allow limited breeding of horses as a resident's personal use and non -compensatory personal boarding, as for friends or relatives. Staff has changed language in Section 9.117.060.C, with the intent that the Community Development Department would determine compliance based upon submittal of site information for existing uses. The Zoning Code will establish amortization periods for existing non -conforming uses and structures. Staff recommends that existing uses established in compliance with the current EOD, or in existence when the EOD was first established, generally be permitted to remain as existing non -conforming under the Zoning Code, subject to the site information submittal requirement. However, any expansion or change of use by an existing facility would be required to file a Conditional Use Permit (CUP). The primary concern of the existing ranch owners was with the conditional use provisions of this Section, as they would be required to apply for a CUP within six months of the ordinance effective date, and obtain approval within one year of application submittal. Under the existing adopted regulations, commercial equestrian uses are permitted by right; the ordinance allows "the keeping of horses (including ponies or llamas) for personal uses as well as breeding, the boarding of horses for the purpose of breeding, training, riding lessons, or boarder's personal pleasure." Based on the potential for land use conflicts between non -equestrian, residential and commercial equestrian uses, special events requested to be held at facilities that do not have a CUP will be required to file the equivalent of a Temporary Outdoor Event application. Uses approved through the CUP process are required to submit tentative scheduling for any special events that may occur as part of their application, so an approved CUP would not require further review for events as long as the conditional approval is adhered to. The definitions as proposed in the initial draft were not significantly modified. The above information addresses the second revision changes incorporated into the first draft as Attachment 4; the latest revisions are in legislative format. Attachment 5 is a letter received from a patron of the Rancho del Sol ranch. RECOMMENDATION: 1. Consider any further public comment on the proposed revisions; 2. Discuss the proposed overall revisions to the Equestrian Overlay District and make recommendations as to any further modifications; and, 3. Direct staff to incorporate the revisions/modifications into the Zoning Ordinance Update. Attachments: 1. Initial February 13 draft EOD revisions 2. Existing Equestrian Overlay District area. 3. Letter from Sonny Kanlian received February 8, 1996 4. Second draft revisions in legislative format 5. Letter from Cheryl Lynn Chaisson dated February 25, 1996 Prepared by: Wallace Nesbit Associate Planner Submitted by: Christine di lorio Planning Manager ., d ATTACI-EVVIENT # 1 CHAPTER 9.117 OVERLAY ZONE DISTRICT FOR EQUESTRIAN USES Sections: 9.117.005 Purpose. 9.117.010 Wherepermitted Overlay District Established. 9.117.010 Fes anitted uses De initions 9.117.030 Permitted uses. 9.117.040 Development standas Prohibition. 9.117.050 Revievviapp. oval process Development standards. 1117060 Review/approval process. 9.117.005 Purpose. The equestrian overlay district is intended to permit the keeping of horses (stabling and riding) for personal recreational pleasure of city residents, on lot. not mnailez than une am e. and to allow for facilities to provide equestrian -related recreational opportunities beyond the individual horse owner. , 1993) murucode.911 9.117.010 Whe.e permitted e-*.y District Established. Whenever it is placed on the official zoning map, the designation " EQD (Equestrian Overla Districa" shall be indicated after the zoning designation of the area over which it is placed, and the regulations of the equestrian overlay zone district shall apply in addition to the regulations of the principrai underlying zoning designation of the area to which it is applied. Whenever a use is permitted in the equestrian overlay zone distric , such use shall be permitted in addition to the uses otherwise allowed in the zoning designation over which is its placed.-(E). d. 225 N • • IF A ! =. MNA!/. A. "A ccessory building- or use " means any structural improvement associated with a vermin or conditionallX Permitted equestrian use including but not limited to !" " L! 1 !�! !i i i i i !ice ! other structures and uses customarily aypurtenant to theXimm Rermitted um open to the -public including but not limited to rodeos polo matches. riding shows municode.911 lflil '_/ 1 ♦/ {� II Y. L !_ ♦l 1 "! L• lI11 1 l• �! / /• 1 ♦ ♦ fti, IfI/1 ' � 1 ♦ 1/ /l ' 1 ♦ / ' ♦ ♦ 1 / 1 /l I Ir !Ij 11'1 1 l ♦_Y. �' 9l'1 1 1/ ♦1'L t♦ 1 /• ! '• I ♦ I /, purpose of confinement within that area, for an indeterminate period to time. 1 t tt " 1� 1, ♦ ' ! / 11. / • 1I ' 1 YMM1 1 I ♦ 1 I ' ♦ 1_ / I' 'I I I)irflAA t dL I/ 1./II !1/1 1 ♦ /• !I I II/ / /' trailering of horses to the facility. a "Stable " means a building or structure containing multiple stalls or the Qf sheltering fe,^ eding boarding, accommodating or otherwise caring for several mwticode.911 environment as may be necessary for security safety or other reasons pertinent to the health. welfare and dailycare are of each animal 9.11.7.MiQ Permitted uses. Uses permitted in the equestrian overlay zone distric shall be as follows: A— L Any use permitted, either ex ressly or by Conditional Use Permit in the underlying zone; R.- 2, The keeping of horses (including ponies or llamas) for personal uses of the residents of the prover only, not to include any activities beyond that necessary to continue the residents personal use as weH as bteedi.T, tire in.r��u•��r�•��.i-t.��•1��y•�•r�•i�wi-s.i�•�i-i-i•r��#�� rnn�#•�•rn��rrt.1•n��•� Up to two horses shall be allowed on a minimum one acre parcel. For each- subsequent pcels in excess of one acre, up to five horses per additiacre or portion thereof, shall be allowed. Foals under one year of age shall not be counted in the maximum number of horses permitted; 3 Accessory buildings and uses; including stables, corrals, barns, tack rooms, exercise ring& hay barns, and other buildings and uses customarily appurtenant to the a permitted use, 1}- jt. Farm projects (Future Farms, 4-H or similar projects) conducted by the municode.911 � a 0 . occupants residen of the premises. Such projects shall involve only the permitted type and number of animals by this ordinance being trained in connection with the education of a person as a member of a recognized farm education organization; lam- & Caretakers and employee housing for on -site employment, providing that the unit does not exceed one thousand square feet and the second unit observes the setbacks in the underlying zone. , 1993-) B. The ,following conditional uses are Permittedd, provided that a Conditional Use ! / / ! / / L / / / / / / ' l ! MI, I / / L Arenas for purposes of conducting events such as rodeos and other equestrian -oriented entertainment. 3 Yeterima offices or hospitals, when established on the same Parcel as the / it'll 71' I I I'/ I ♦ '// II I III / L' ! /1 /1 /" !!l 11 ! ♦' / ' LL ! L ' ! ' l ' ♦ !3 ♦ /L / lTV ! f A All conditional uses shall submit. as part of the Conditional Use Pew /// / ♦� / / III '/ I ♦V / ♦ ♦ /• / / ♦ / ♦ /lfld. produced by the operation. municode.911 9.117.040 Development standards. A. Accessory struchrres buildin ; including barns, shall be limited to two stories in height and a maximum of thirty-five feet, measured from the pad elevation. B. Stalls, barns, corrals, and the storage (temporary) of manure shall be located fifty feet from any property line, except JhW for existing structures residences on adjacent at least 20 ;from any property line. C. 1. Pasture and corr areas shall consist of fences at least four rve feet high and of such construction as to confine the animals. EnrraHEences which are on botnn wy Q lines or are adjoining and running parallel to private streets or bridle trails, shall be three -rail, with a minimum height of four feet from grade, and vtith posts spaced not more than ten feet apart. All posts shall be four inches by six inches minimum with two inches by six inches minimum and shown on the circulation element of the general plan, where spjfic 2. Fencing requirements of this section supersede requirements found in Chapter 9.204 (Walls, Fences, and Landscaping) and Chapter 9.32 (R-1 Development Standards) for properties keeping horses within the equestrian overlay zone district. municode.911 D. Corrals. stables. exercise rings and are shall be regularly sprinklered or otherwise treated to a degree so as to prevent the emanation of dust, and in addition, all accumulation of manure, mud or refuse shall be eliminated so as to prevent the breeding of flies. &X open stabWpasture areas shall be subject to the requirements of Title H. ehaptet 13.52 S'hpter 6.16 whenever applicable. E. Removal of manure must occur on a regular basis so as to promote the health, safety and welfare of residents and visitors to the area by one -of in accordance with the following metkeds standards: 1. Stalls must be cleaned on a daily basis. Manure is to be placed within an enclosed -&-tight sealable container, t-� yard bin, expressly for this purpose, and setback a minimum of twenty t feet from any perimeter property line. Manure area shall be removed from the property within seven days; or taken to an area on the property that is dragged, mixed and watered with the soil on a weekly basis. Such an area shall not be established within :/ �!II / .. . •[ � ��[ �[� Lid � [ � [ � � �[� !!u� 2. Pastures must have manure removed or dragged, mixed and watered with the soil on a weekly basis. 3. Any condition that results in odors, unsightly areas or infestation shall be deemed a public nuisance and/or health hazard and shall be abated within seven days of proper notice. All violations are subject to enforcement municode.911 provisions of CNiapte, 9.236 o the La Quinta rrul1unicipal cCode, and gpnlicable county health codes. F. Horses shall be maintained in a fenced corral area containing at least eight hundred square feet for the first horse, and for each additional horse beyond one, an additional three hundred square feet of total corral area shall be provided North- 25§0'xh' Parking area shall be provided as required red by CLaj2ter 9.150, and shall be based upon the .primaa use of the proj2erV 9.117.059 00 Review/approval process. A. Accessory buildings, detached or attached, including employee houses, barns, tack rooms, hay barns, and similar buildings: I. Up to four hundred square feet for each structure to be reviewed by plot p!= with the building Permit q=lication for approval by the pimuring"and CommuniV ttQevelopment dDepartment; 2. Over four hundred and one square feet to be reviewed by plot plan Sik development plan, by the planning ,Commission. _ B. All other permitted buildings are subject to the process identified in the underlying zone. LZ n��t•era��er•+•e:-i��r.•►�e•��r��•i•L�1�ar•��•�ay�r•viw• ri�nn�ea•a�e�t�a•i•�•�ra-��n�•i municode.911 I� • Jl • l�tflf%f•Ii�l�'/t•�►Rdtlt�ff Nlfltoo f/{'1•f•* 0}��►T�at♦f)M.�f1�i��NP.I� LME with C ter/Section 9. . Any existing use which is determined Use Permit within six months of the e, ffective date of f this Ordinance. Upon , i'/tl [' iris ii I i i i[i use within one year of the date o, f q=lication. The Community Development Department mc;v extend either period for up to three months based upon a written reasonable estimate of the date when compliance is likely to be achieved murucodc.911 t,1 ATTACHMENT #2: EQUESTRIAN OVERLAP' REVISION EXISTING OVERLAY ZONING ■] ■ SOTH A- LIGHT AGRICULTURE 111I111111111111111111� II III/IIIIIIIf11tltlftllllt�'^ C•v-C COMMERCIAL VILLAGE"THE CORE" COMMERCIAL VILLAGE "TAMPICO" R-1 C'�I'P COMMERCIAL VILLAGE -:THE PARK" \\\\\ \\\ C -v-S COMMERCIAL VILLAGE "SOUTH" \ \\\\\\\ R-2 \ \\\\\\\\\ COMMERCIAL VILLAGE "NORTH" GENERAL COMMERCIAL \ \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ C—P EOUESTRIAN OVERLAY �`'.• R-1'�Z000`\""`• OMS OFFICE. MEDIC/LL. AND -a! I ' ��\��;;�;\• RELATED SERVICES , FN AVE y� \\\\\\\\\\L\M W \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ OC \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ sy rtlAVE.\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ \\\\\\\\\\\\\�\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ \\\\\\\\\\\ \\\\\\\\\\\\ \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ \\\\\\\\\\\\ \\\\\\\\\\\�`•\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ ATTP p! v�� 7 i FF8 0 8 1996 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EQUESTRIAN OVERLAY Listed In Order Of Importance (1) CHANGE OF ZONING - FROM EQUESTRIAN TO RESIDENTIAL EQUESTRIAN This was the mistake made in 1993 when the four small parcels came in under the umbrella of the huge polo fields zoning request. Changing the zoning would not impact the large equestrian areas that are properly zoned. (2) LIMIT OF TWO HORSES PER ACRE PLUS ONE FOR ANY FRACTION OF AN ACRE. This is much more sensible and acceptable for an equestrian zone in the middle of a residential -commercial -hotel resort zone. (3) REMOVAL OF ALL MANURE Manure to be placed into containers which are removed by Waste Management once a week. No piling on the ground or spreading into the soil to be disked. (4) PASTURE, BOARDING AND BREEDING PROGRAM ONLY Family use for riding is acceptable. (5) NO HORSE BREAKING, RIDING SCHOOLS, POLO AND TRAIL BREAKING OF HORSES Small parcels within a residential area are not suitable for riding academies or riding schools. (6) ARENAS MUST BE 50 FEET FROM PROPERTY LINE (a) No horses in this area without handlers (b) No holding of horses in this area for several hours. It then becomes a corral!. (c) No lights in arena for nighttime riding. (d) No loud speakers or megaphones (e) No horse shows (7) NO CORRALS WITHIN 60 FEET OF EXISTING HOMES OR PROPERTY LINES 1,8) INNER FENCE HOLDING ANIMALS AWAY FROM ANOTHER'S PROPERTY LINE AND FENCE MUST BE CONSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIABILITY TO ANOTHER PROPERTY OWNER (9) SPRINKLERS MUST BE ADJUSTED TO KEEP WATER OFF OF NEIGHBORING PROPERTY Weed growth is a continual maintenance problem when water is not controlled ATTACHMENT # 4 CHAPTER 9.117 OVERLAP' DISTRICT FOR EQUESTRIAN USES Sections: 9.117.005 Purpose. 9.117.010 Overlay District Established. 9.117.010 Definitions. 9.117.030 Permitted uses. 9.117.040 Prohibition. 9.117.050 Development standards. 9.117.060 Review/approval process. 9.117„005 Purpose. The equestrian overlay district is intended to permit the keeping of horses (stabling and riding) for personal recreational pleasure of city residents, and to allow for facilities to provide equestrian - related recreational opportunities beyond the individual horse owner. 9.117„010 Overlay District Established. Whenever it is placed on the official zoning map, the designation "EOD (Equestrian Overlay District)" shall be indicated after the zoning designation of the area over which it is placed, and the regulations of the equestrian overlay district shall apply in addition to the regulations of the municode.911 underlying zoning designation of the area to which it is applied. Whenever a use is permitted in the equestrian overlay district, such use shall be permitted in addition to the uses otherwise allowed in the zoning designation over which it is placed. 9.117.020 Definitions The following definitions apply in the Equestrian Overlay District: A. "Accessory building" or "accessory use" means any structural improvement associated with a permitted or conditionally permitted equestrian use, including but not limited to arenas, grand stand seating, corrals, exercise rings, hay and tack barns, stables and other structures and uses customarily appurtenant to the primary permitted use. B. "Arena" means an enclosure physically similar to a corral, designed and constructed so as to be used for conducting equine -related entertainment and events open to the public, including but not limited to rodeos, polo matches, riding shows and exhibitions, etc. C. "Commercial stable" means any facility specifically designed or used for the stabling of equine animals not owned by the residents of the subject property, for purposes such as on -site breeding, boarding, training, riding or other recreational use as a commercial service to the owners of said animals. D. "Corral" means an enclosure designed as an open holding area for horses for the purpose of confinement within that area for an indeterminate period of time. municode.911 E. "Pasture" means an enclosed holding area consisting of grass or similar vegetation specifically used for purposes of grazing or feeding of animals. F. "Riding academy" means a facility designed and used primarily for recreational riding, training and instruction purposes, and allowing both on -site boarding or trailering of horses to the facility. G. "Stable" means a building or structure containing multiple stalls for the purposes of sheltering, feeding, boarding, accommodating or otherwise caring for several horses at one time. H. "Stall" means a division of a stable accommodating one horse into an adequately sized enclosure for the purpose of confining individual horses within a sheltered environment as may be necessary for security, safety or other reasons pertinent to the health, welfare and daily care of each animal. 9.117.030 Permitted uses. A. Uses permitted in the equestrian overlay district shall be as follows: 1. Any use permitted, either expressly or by Conditional Use Permit, in the underlying zone; 2. The keeping of horses (including ponies or llamas) for personal use of the residents of the property only, not to include any activities beyond that necessary to continue the resident's personal use. This may include limited breeding and boarding activities of a non -compensatory nature. such as for other family members' personal use. Up to two horses shall be allowed on municode.911 a minimum one acre parcel. For parcels in excess of one acre, up to five three horses per additional acre or portion thereof, shall be allowed. Foals under one year of age shall not be counted in the maximum number of horses permitted; 3. Accessory buildings and uses; including stables, corrals, barns, tack rooms, exercise rings, hay barns, and other buildings and uses customarily appurtenant to the a permitted use, 4.. Farm projects (Future Farms, 4-H or similar projects) conducted by the residents of the premises. Such projects shall involve only the permitted type and number of animals by this ordinance being trained in connection with the education of a person as a member of a recognized farm education organization; 5. Caretakers and employee housing for on -site employment, providing that the unit does not exceed one thousand square feet and the second unit observes the setbacks in the underlying zone. B. The following conditional uses are permitted, provided that a Conditional Use Permit is obtained as specified in Sec. 9.117.060.C: 1. Commercial stables and riding academies, as defined in Section 9.117.020. 2. Arenas for purposes of conducting events such as rodeos and other equestrian -oriented entertainment. 3. Veterinary offices or hospitals, when established on the same parcel as the municodle.911 principal residence, provided that only temporary boarding facilities may be established for purposes of boarding sick or injured animals, and that animals not permitted in the underlying zone may not remain at the facility. 9.117„040 Development standards. The following development standards generally apply to all equestrian overlcrxproperties Commercial equestrian -facilities/uses may be subject to more restrictive requirements through the conditional use process. A. Accessory buildings; including barns, shall be limited to two stories in height and a maximum of thirty-five feet, measured from the pad elevation. �: �s��l��lr�l�wxR�/�rlw�:ui.�l�i��s�/r.r��f�ltiluu�/rlcasuallr.��ul��rll�uyi�i�rlsK.�ui�• il�rn��aa�u/��/l�a��ny!/��r.!'H/t�1.�A��Ul�l�L7US�fIIK�}.1UIf {�lrin�n�mlaKtifC]t�lly The following setback requirements shall apply in the overlay district: 1. Pastures shall not require any setback, however, if the Pasture ° encing is not extended out to a.properV line. a minimum 10'setback shall be provided. 2. Accessoa buildings (barns, stalls. etc.) shall maintain 25',from non -overlay - property lines and 10' from overlayproperty lines. 3. Accessory uses (corrals, exercise rings, etc;) shall maintain 50' from any municode.911 non- overlay property lines. A 10'setback from overlg ,y operty lines shall be maintained. 4. Arenas shall be reviewed or appropriate setback and design as part of the conditional use permit process. as they are not considered accessory uses to residential equestrian. Generally, arenas shall maintain a minimum 75' setback, from any property line. S. Manure storage containers shall be set back a minimum of 50'-from any non- overla�prQper!y line and 20',from other property dines. 6. Manure spreading areas shall not be established within 25' of any R opertX line. 7. No accessory building use or operation as set forth in 9.117.040.B.2 through 6 shall be established or conducted within 80' of any residential structure. C. 1. Pasture and corral areas shall consist of fences at least five feet high and of such construction as to confine the animals. Fences which are on property lines or are adjoining and running parallel to private streets or bridle trails, shall be three -rail, with a minimum height of four five feet from grade and posts spaced not more than ten feet apart. All posts shall be four inches by six inches minimum with two inch by six inch minimum rails. This section shall not apply to property lines along any street identified and shown on the circulation element of the general plan, where specific sound attenuation is necessary based on an approved acoustic study prepared for a subdivision map. 2. Fencing requirements of this section supersede requirements found in Chapter/Section and Chapter/Section for properties keeping horses within the equestrian overlay district. D. Corrals, stables, exercise rings and arenas shall be regularly sprinklered or otherwise treated to a degree so as to prevent the emanation of dust, and in addition, all accumulation of manure, mud or refuse shall be eliminated so as to prevent the breeding of flies. Any open areas shall be subject to the requirements of Chapter 6.16 whenever applicable. All nuisance water runoff must be detained on the subject E. Removal and treatment of manure must occur on a regular basis so as to promote the health, safety and welfare of residents and visitors to the area in accordance with the following standards: M�. -- C /U��l'l�ll�•l•)��•=�%_ji��a. M. municode.911 2. Pasttues =st have manure removed a. dragged, mixed and watered with i soil on a vveeldy basis. L Stalls shall be cleaned on a daily basis. Manure shall be collected daily and may be stored for later disposal in an enclosed container of adequate size for removal from the property within seven days Manure stored e�or composting purposes shall be placed in an appropriately designed composting bin in order to properly decompose and eliminate parasites Straw, hay, sawdust or other bedding materials may be stored or composted for later disposal, but may not be spread with manure as part of an spreading operation over open areas Only properly composted manure max be used in a spreading operation. 2. Method for removal of manure from the property is at the owner's discretion. Off -site deliverer to agricultural or related operations for fertilizer use is permitted. On -site use of composted material is also permitted in new or established vegetated areas, such as for use in gardens, landscaping, reestablishment of pasture vegetation, etc. 3. Spreading of manure may only occur in conjunction with commercial equestrian uses, and must be conducted over an adequately sized area capable of assimilating the nutrients in the spread material. Such an area may only be established as part of an overall disposal and treatment program submitted as part of a Conditional Use Permit application. municode.911 3-.-4. Any condition that results in odors, unsightly areas or infestation shall be deemed a public nuisance and/or health hazard and shall be abated within seven days of proper notice. All violations are subject to enforcement provisions of the La Quinta Municipal Code, and applicable county health codes. -1--let-lt�i�Jaklino ty 11t.»tl�J f.`. s.nN�U1 ��t%te�r. t�t�N�U)1V I�ttliflKOl�ll�/�t��ltt�Jf%nr\�S�t19unr1 &L. Parking area shall be provided as required by Chapter 4i56 , and shall be based upon the primary overall use of the property, or as required by approved conditional use permit. G. AIV proposed lighting must comply with Chapter ,Outdoor Lighting Control. Lighting of equestrian activity areas shall not occur beyond 9: 00 P.M. H. Loudspeaker systems or other amplified sound related to equestrian activities are limited to operation or use between 8: 00 A.M. and 10: 00 P.M.. when in conjunction with an approved temporary event or commercial equestrian use. 9.117. 060 Review/approval process. municoae.911 A. Accessory buildings, detached or attached, including employee houses, barns, tack rooms, hay barns, and similar buildings: 1. Up to four hundred square feet for each structure to be reviewed with the building permit application for approval by the Community Development Department; 2. Over four hundred square feet to be reviewed by site development plan, by the Planning Commission. B. All other permitted buildings are subject to the process identified in the underlying zone. C. Conditional uses shall be required to obtain a Conditional Use Permit in accordance with Chapter/Section 9. < 1 U./ I l�l: ! I I �.� Re ! ! ! l ! l�1 r�l%!.`.�1 ! UI �. ! ly l�l� N loll �%!! N �.1�1 11 !� l �J A ! <r !♦ lit% A7�J ! r ! tl Nl�l.»!! •!': U�l�/ All existing uses shall file a site Plan of such use with the Community Development Department to determine whether the existing use is subject to a requirement to file a Conditional Use Permit municodle.911 application. Existing uses not determined to be subiect to the requirement for a Conditional Use Permit may be required to comply with certain provisions ® this Chapter, based on information contained in the site plan surrounding land use conditions, and other determining factors Any expansion or improvements acilitating expansion of any existing aci ft whether or not it is conforming will require filing of a Conditional Use Permit application 1. In addition to information as required by a Conditional Use Permit application, the following information shall be submitted a. All conditional uses shall submit. -as Part of the Conditional Use Permit application, a proposed program for storage treatment and removal of manure produced b the operation. b. A Fugitive Dust Control Plan, as required by Chapter 6.16 of the La Quinta Municipal Code. C. Proposed or potential tentative scheduling of any events or other activities which may Mgduce impacts beyond the scope of the proposed use's routine operations. municaie.911 , - (? ATTACHMENT # �` r i) r�. ' . --2/25/9�5, Dear La ®uinta City Counsel: ; (�;;;�j 5 AH 114MAR Q 5 1996 This letter concerns the Rancho Dej; Sol -Ramb, owned and OTd_ratbd'WWanda —r-r Reese. This letter also concerns Julie Reeske, the person who trains horses and teaches others how to ride horses, at Rancho Del Sol Ranch. My family lives up in the Sky Valley area. I am a Resource Specialist and work with learning handicapped children. I have the opportunity to observe many teachers, with many teaching styles. I tell you this so that you comprehend my understanding of children. I also have four of my own children. My daughter is crazy about horses, which started by search for someone to teach her how to ride. We tried several different teachers, that were much closer to our location, but they didn't seem to have the types of personalities that would make a child feel at ease. My daughter is very quiet and tends to feel uneasy with adults that are loud or are unable to give instructions in a clear concise manner. These types of adults inhibit learning. It takes a special person to relate to children and their feelings. We were lucky to have found a person, who not only teaches horse riding extremely well, but also makes her students feel important and special. Julie Reeske is that person. Julie not only has an incredible knowledge of horses, whether it's training them or helping someone understand horse behavior. She also is soft spoken, kind, hard-working and generous with her time. A lot of time is given to her students beyond the time for which they paid. My daughter has thrived under Julie's instruction. My daughter has stated, several times, that she wants to be a horse trainer and she wants to be like Julie. Julie is considered, by my husband and myself, to be an excellent role model for all of the children that she teaches. In a world that has so few excellent role models, my husband and I fell lucky to have found one in Julie Reeske. The Rancho Del Sol Ranch is an absolutely beautiful place in which to be. Wanda Reese is phenomenal in the amount of work that she does at the ranch. She keeps that ranch in top condition. Every time and I do mean every time, we go to the ranch, Wanda Reese is outside doing, what most people would considered to be difficult, physical work. Wanda Reese is a example of what most people should strife to be. She is a hard-working business woman. As I wrote at the beginning of this letter, I have four children. These children are on the ranch when I am taking lessons. Keith and Wanda Reese have never made me feel that my children were not welcome. The children and I feel very comfortable at Rancho Del Sol. 2 In summary, I have been around a great many people who deal with horses and I have yet to hear anything negative about the Rancho Del Sol Ranch or Julie Reeske. We have taken lessons since June of 1994. We have also purchased one of the beautiful horses that Wanda Reese owns. We will continue to take lessons and we would purchase another horse from Wanda Reese, in the blink of an eye. It's simply that we are dealing with caring, industrious and honest people. What a relief in this world of people who feel a living is owed to them. My husband and I commend the Reesks and Julie Reeske. Sincerely, Mrs. Cheryl Lynn Chaisson 22-951 Berry Rd. Sky Valley, CA 92241 WORKSHOP PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING STAFF REPORT (2nd Revision) DATE: March 26, 1996 CASE: Zoning Code Revision for Incorporation into Zoning Ordinance Amendment #96-050 PROPOSAL: Reevaluation of Chapter 9.1 17; Equestrian Overlay Zone APPLICANT: None - City Initiated LOCATION: Involves current corporate limits BACKGROUND: Resulting from Council direction to the Planning Commission, a restudy of the development standards and permitted uses in the Equestrian Overlay District (EOD) was undertaken by staff. These draft revised regulations were presented to the Commission on February 13, 1996 (Attachment 1). The revisions addressed the following 4ssues: • Addition of a Definitions section; • Increased setback requirements for manure storage, spreading, and residential building separations; • Requiring a Conditional Use Permit for commercial equine operations, with provisions for compliance by existing operations. The EOD area was established in the southeasterly portion of the City subsequent to its annexation (Attachment 2). After hearing all public comment from those wishing to speak, the Commission deferred discussion on this item and requested staff to consider the public comments made and address any further revisions. Attachment 3 is a letter from Mr. Sonny Kanlian incorporating his suggested revisions, which was presented at the February 13 meeting. DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS: On February 26, staff met with Wanda Reese and Julie Reeske of Rancho del Sol, Pat Zacker and Robert Kull, to discuss the changes proposed to the standards and uses in the EOD. The meeting was very productive in conveying the City's intent regarding the changes and obtaining input from ranch owners regarding applicability of those changes. Staff also met with Sonny Kanlian at his property on March 5. Due to these discussions and further research, staff has made the following revisions to the proposed draft: Horse Density Allowances Given the amount of area needed to maintain an equestrian facility, including the necessary land for the primary residence, exercise area(s), barns, stables, corrals, etc., staff recommends reducing the permissible number of horses on additional acreage standard from five to three. The initial one acre horse standard shall remain at two. Me. OHOWIR Section 9.117.040.13 has been revised for clarity in establishing setbacks for various equestrian accessory buildings and uses. The following changes have been made: The 20' pasture setback requirement from property line has been deleted, but a provision has been added to require any setback that may be established between a pasture and property line(s) be a minimum of 10'. This would allow adequate room to maintain the setback area. 2. Setbacks for accessory buildings were reduced, from 50 to 10' from property lines, except for property lines shared with non-EOD designated parcels, where a 25' setback would prevail. This is to allow smaller horse properties greater siting flexibility. 3. It has been clarified that corrals, exercise rings, etc. are accessory uses. Such uses must maintain 50' from a non -overlay property and 10' from overlay property lines. Arenas are considered commercial uses and would be reviewed as part of a CUP, with a 75' setback standard. 4. Manure storage is not permitted within 50' of non -overlay properties, or within 20' of overlay properties. Where spreading areas are proposed, they may not be within 25' of any property line. Spreading is only permitted in conjunction with commercial operations, which are likely to have adequate area and treatment controls. 5. None of the above activities may occur within 80' of any adjacent residential structure. Manure storage standards were changed, requiring only an enclosed container. Allowances for composting as an alternative have also been added. Basically, all manure must be collected for storage on a daily basis, and may be stored or composted with bedding material. However, only properly composted manure may be spread where permitted as part of a commercial equestrian operation. Bedding or other materials may not be spread with manure, as they create additional airborne material when disturbed. Section 9.117.040.F has been deleted, pertaining to minimum corral size and requirement for maintaining horses in a fenced corral. New Sections G and H address lighting and amplified sound, respectively. Clarifying language has been added to Section 9.117.030 to allow limited breeding of horses as a resident's personal use and non -compensatory personal boarding, as for friends or relatives. Staff has changed language in Section 9.1 17.060.C, with the intent that the Community Development Department would determine compliance based upon submittal of site information for existing uses. The Zoning Code will establish amortization periods for existing non -conforming uses and structures. Staff recommends that existing uses established in compliance with the current EOD, or in existence when the EOD was first established, generally be permitted to remain as existing non -conforming under the Zoning Code, subject to the site information submittal requirement. However, any expansion or change of use by an existing facility would be required to file a Conditional Use Permit (CUP). The primary concern of the existing ranch owners was with the conditional use provisions of this Section, as they would be required to apply for a CUP within six months of the ordinance effective date, and obtain approval within one year of application submittal. Under the existing adopted regulations, commercial equestrian uses are permitted by right; the ordinance allows "the keeping of horses (including ponies or llamas) for personal uses as well as breeding, the boarding of horses for the purpose of breeding, training, riding lessons, or boarder's personal pleasure." Based on the potential for land use conflicts between non -equestrian, residential and commercial equestrian uses, special events requested to be held at facilities that do not have a CUP will be required to file the equivalent of a Temporary Outdoor Event application. Uses approved through the CUP process are required to submit tentative scheduling for any special events that may occur as part of their application, so an approved CUP would not require further review for events as long as the conditional approval is adhered to. The definitions as proposed in the initial draft were not significantly modified. The above information addresses the second revision changes incorporated into the first draft as Attachment 4; the latest revisions are in legislative format. Attachment 5 is a letter received from a patron of the Rancho del Sol ranch. RECOMMENDATION: Consider any further public comment on the proposed revisions; 2. Discuss the proposed overall revisions to the Equestrian Overlay District and make recommendations as to any further modifications; and, 3. Direct staff to incorporate the revisions/modifications into the Zoning Ordinance Update. Attachments: 1. Initial February 13 draft EOD revisions 2. Existing Equestrian Overlay District area. 3. Letter from Sonny Kanlian received February 8, 1996 4. Second draft revisions in legislative format 5. Letter from Cheryl Lynn Chaisson dated February 25, 1996 Prepared by: Wallace Nesbit Associate Planner Submitted by: Christine di lorio Planning Manager ATTACIU ENT # 1 CHAPTER 9.117 OVERLAY ZONE DISTRICT FOR EQUESTRIAN USES: Sections: 9.117.005 Purpose. 9.117.010 9.117.010 9.117.030 9.117.040 9.117.050 LI17 060 9.117.005 Purpose. Permitted Definitions. ,Permitted uses. DevelopAnent standards Prohibition. Review/approva process Development standards. The equestrian overlay district is intended to permit the keeping of horses (stabling and riding) for personal recreational pleasure of city residents, . and to allow „ for facilities to provide equestrian -related recreational opportunities beyond the individual horse municode.911 9.117.010 WhercperYmitted Overlay District Established. Whenever it is placed on the official zoning map, the designation " F.ODEqmesplan OverlayDistrict) ' shall be indicated after the zoning designation of the area over which it is placed, and the regulations of the equestrian overlay zone dlsmis shall apply in addition to the regulations of the principai underlving zoning designation of the area to which it is applied. Whenever a use is permitted in the equestrian overlay zone &ftic , such use shall be permitted in addition to the uses otherwise allowed in the zoning designation over which is its placed. -{Ord. 225 following dgfinitions Op.& in the Equestrian Overlay District: A. "Accessory building- or use " means any structural improvement associated with a permitted or conditionallKnermr itted equestrian use including but not limited to arenas grand stand seating corrals exercise rings ha,�and tack barns stables and other structures and uses customarily_ appurtenant to the primarypermitted use. B. ! means an enclasm i i u _y IV i COMMI dMigme-d-Ald constructed so as to be used for conducting eauine related entertainment and events �n to the public including but not limited to rodeos polo matches. riding shows municode.911 I1 /♦ ♦ Y. ! ✓ • ' ' ✓ ! • i ♦lit ✓ �✓ • ♦ • ♦ other ✓ d ♦ ✓ use as a commercial service to the owners of said animals, pt "Corral " means an enclosure designed as an oven holding area for horses for the pupose of confinement within that area for an indeterminate period to time. "Pasture " means an enclosed holding area specs fically used for purposes of - or -feeding of animals_. • ✓ I ff"Illf riding training md instnxtion p2poses and allowing both on -site boarding or trailering of horses to the facility. a "Stable " means a building or structure containing multiple stalls for the Durnoses ot sheltering, -feeding; boarding accommodating or otherwise caring for several horses at one time. H. "Stall " means a division of a stable accommodating one horse into an adequately munic4ode.911 sized enclosure, or the purpose o, t confining individual horses within a sheltered environment as way be necessary for security safety or other reasons pertinent to the health welfare and daily care of each animal 9.117.ON R Permitted uses. d, Uses permitted in the equestrian overlay zone distric shall be as follows: A- -L Any use permitted either expressly or by Conditional Use Permit. in the underlying zone; R- 2,, The keeping of horses (including ponies or llamas) for personal uses the residents of the�roner& orgy, not to include any activities beyond that necessary to continue the residents personal use as vyeil as b.ceding, the boards persunni pi eastite. Up to two horses shall be allowed on a minimum one acre parcel. For eadt subsequent parcels in excess of one acre, up to five horses per addi i acre or portion thereot shall be allowed. Foals under one year of age she not be counted in the maximum number of horses permitted; E- 3. Accessory buildings and uses; including stables, corrals, barns, tack rooms, exercise rings, hay barns, and other buildings and uses customarily appurtenant to the a permitted use, Bt- 4. Farm projects (Future Farms, 4-H or similar projects) conducted by the municode.911 occupftnts residents of the premises. Such projects shall involve only the permitted type and number of animals by this ordinance being trained in connection with the education of a person as a member of a recognized farm education organization; E- L Caretakers and employee housing for on -site employment, providing that the unit does not exceed one thousand square feet and the second unit observes the setbacks in the underlying zone. B. The following conditional uses are permitted provided that a Conditional Use Permit is obtained as specked in Sec. 9.117.060. C: L Commercial stables and riding academies as defined in Section 9.11 020 L Arenas -or Imposes of conducting events such as rodeos and other equestrian -oriented entertainment. 3 Veterinary offices or hospitals when established on the same parcel as the prin�1 residence provided that only temporary boarding facilities may be established - br purposes of boarding sick or injured animals. and that animals not Permitted in the underlying_ zone mM not remain at the facility 4. All conditional uses shall submit as part of the Conditional Use Permit application a Proposed program for storage and removal of manure produced by the operation. municode.911 9.117.040 Development standards. A. Accessory stnicttms ild'n s; including barns,, shall be limited to two stories in height and a maximum of thirty-five feet, measured from the pad elevation. B. Stalls, barns, corrals, and the storage (temporary) of manure shall be located fifty feet from any property line, except &I for existing structures residences on O&Sent parcels they must be at lead 80' om jgM such residence. Pastures shall be setback at least 20',from v proper, line. C. 1. Pasture and corral areas shall consist of fences at least fbw zve feet high and of such construction as to confine the animals. EorraHFences which are on boundary pro lines or are adjoining and running parallel to private streets or bridle trails, shall be three -rail, with a minimum height of four feet from grade, and arith posts spaced not more than ten feet apart. All posts shall be four inches by six inches minimum with two inches by six inches minimum rails. This section shall not a...pp,� lv to property lines along any street identified and shown on the circulation element of the general plan where specific sound attenuation is necessary based on an approved acoustic stud& p.Lepared for a subdivision map. 2. Fencing requirements of this section supersede requirements found in Chapter 9.204 (Walls, Fences, and Landscaping) and Chapter 9.32 (R-1 Development Standards) for properties keeping horses within the equestrian overlay zone dis is . municode.911 D. The pastart mid stabie areas Corrals stables exercise rings and arenas shall be regularly sprinklered or otherwise treated to a degree so as to prevent the emanation of dust, and in addition, all accumulation of manure, mud or refuse shall be eliminated so as to prevent the breeding of flies. AM open areas shall be subject to the requirements of Title 13. eimpter H.52 Chapter 6.16 whenever applicable. E. Removal of manure must occur on a regular basis so as to promote the hearth, safety and welfare of residents and visitors to the area bp -one -of in accordance with the following methods standards: 1. Stalls must be cleaned on a daily basis. Manure is to be placed within an enclosed t1v-tight sealable container, cg three-ywd-bin, expressly for this purpose, and setback a minimum of twenty t t feet from any perimeter property line, Manure and shall be removed from the property within seven days; or taken to an area on the property that is dragged, mixed and watered with the soil on a weekly basis. Such an area shall not be established within 80' ofanyexisting adiacent residence and shall maintain 50' from arty p=et& line. 2. Pastures must have manure removed or dragged, mixed and watered with the soil on a weekly basis. _ 3. Any condition that results in odors, unsightly areas or infestation shall be deemed a public nuisance and/or health hazard and shall be abated within seven days of proper notice. All violations are subject to enforcement municode.911 provisions of etiapte, 9.236 o the La Quinta municipal rCode, and nlg�icable county health codes. F. Horses shall be maintained in a fenced corral area containing at least eight hundred square feet for the first horse, and for each additional horse beyond one, an additional three hundred square feet of total corral area shall be provided fiord. 225 § 1 OExh: Parking area shall he provided as required by C'hapter 9.150. and shall be based ypon the primary use of the property 9.117.050 060 Review/approval process. A. Accessory buildings, detached or attached, including employee houses, barns, tack rooms, hay barns, and similar buildings: 1. Up to four hundred square feet for each structure to be reviewed by-plotpan ,with the building permit application for approval by the plaxmingand" Community 40evelopment dDepartment; 2. Over four hundred and one square feet to be reviewed by pict-pian site development plan, by the elanning commission. _ B. All other permitted buildings are subject to the process identified in the underlying zone. municode.911 :.�.�.�..�•.�...�.�a.ri..n��•��ti r•�•tw.�.�-�•��l�a•��.��K1a•�I�.e..r}.�rz.�� Conditional uses shali be required to obt 'n a Conditional Use Permit in accordance with C ter/Section 9 Any existing use which is determined to be sect to the requirements ota conditional use shall ap&y for a Conditional Use Permit within six months ot the effective date of this Ordinance. Upon Mplicatio for the use permit the applicant shall obtain approval of the conditional use within one year of the date of application The Community Development (Department may extend either period for up to three months based upon a written request rom the applicant stating the reason or the request and setting orth a reasonable estimate of the date when compliance is likely to be achieved: municode.911 ATTACHMENT #2: EQUESTRIAN OVERLAY REVISION EXISTING OVERLAY ZONING A- LIGHT AGRICULTURE C-v/-C COMMERCIAL VILLAGE "THE CORE" COMMERCIAL VILLAGE "TAMPICO" Ci'1I"' 1 C-y-p COMMERCIAL VILLAGE'THE PARK" C V-�j COMMERCIAL VILLAGE *SOUTH" C-u COMMERCIAL VILLAGE "NORTH" C- p I GENERAL COMMERCIAL EQUESTRIAN OVERLAY OMS OFFXXMEDICAL AND �� RE,�L(AT�ED SERVICES Listed In Order Of Importance (1) CHANGE OF ZONING - FROM EQUESTRIAN TO RESIDENTIAL EQUESTRIAN This was the mistake made in 1993 when the four small parcels came in under the umbrella of the huge polo fields zoning request. Changing the zoning would not impact the large equestrian areas that are properly zoned. (2) LIMIT OF TWO HORSES PER ACRE PLUS ONE FOR ANY FRACTION OF AN ACRE. This is much more sensible and acceptable for an equestrian zone in the middle of a residential -commercial -hotel resort zone. (3) REM -OVAL OF ALL MANURE Manure to be placed into containers which are removed by Waste Management once a week. No piling on the ground or spreading into the soil to be disked. (4) PASTURE, BOARDING AND BREEDING PROGRAM ONLY Family use for riding is acceptable. (5) NO HORSE BREAKING, RIDING SCHOOLS, POLO AND TRAII, BREAKING OF HORSES Small parcels within a residential area are not suitable for riding academies or riding schools. (6) ARENAS MUST BE 50 FEET FROM PROPERTY LINE (a) No horses in this area without handlers (b) No holding of horses in this area for several hours. It then becomes a corral!. (c) No lights in arena for nighttime riding. (d) No loud speakers or megaphones (e) No horse shows (7) NO CORRALS WITHIN 60 FEET OF EXISTING HOMES OR PROPERTY LINES (8) INNER FENCE HOLDING ANIMALS AWAY FROM ANOTHERS PROPERTY: LINE AND FENCE MUST BE CONSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIABILITY TO ANOTHER PROPERTY OWNER (9) SPRINKLERS MUST BE ADJUSTED TO KEEP WATER OFF OF NEIGHBORING PROPERTY Weed growth is a continual maintenance problem when water is not controlled ATTACHMENT # 4 CHAPTER 9.117 OVERLAY DISTRICT FOR EQUESTRIAN USES Sections: 9.117.005 Purpose. 9.117.010 Overlay District Established. 9.117.010 Definitions. 9.117.030 Permitted uses. 9.117.040 Prohibition. 9.117.050 Development standards. 9.117.060 Review/approval process. 9.117.005 Purpose. Tine equestrian overlay district is intended to permit the keeping ofhorses (stabling and riding) for personal recreational pleasure of city residents, and to allow for facilities to provide equestrian - related recreational opportunities beyond the individual horse owner. 9.117.010 Overlay District Established. Whenever it is placed on the official zoning map, the designation ` EOD (Equestrian Overlay District)" shall be indicated after the zoning designation of the area over which it is placed, and the regulations of the equestrian overlay district shall apply in addition to the regulations of the municod0.911 underlying zoning designation of the area to which it is applied. Whenever a use is permitted in the equestrian overlay district, such use shall be permitted in addition to the uses otherwise allowed in the zoning designation over which it is placed. 9.117.020 Definitions The following definitions apply in the Equestrian Overlay District: A. "Accessory building" or "accessory use" means any structural improvement associated with a permitted or conditionally permitted equestrian use, including but not limited to arenas, grand stand seating, corrals, exercise rings, hay and tack barns, stables and other structures and uses customarily appurtenant to the primary permitted use. B. "Arena" means an enclosure physically similar to a corral, designed and constructed so as to be used for conducting equine -related entertainment and events open to the public, including but not limited to rodeos, polo matches, riding shows and exhibitions, etc. C. "Commercial stable" means any facility specifically designed or used for the stabling of equine animals not owned by the residents of the subject property, for purposes such as on -site breeding, boarding, training, riding or other recreational use as a commercial service to the owners of said animals. D. "Corral" means an enclosure designed as an open holding area for horses for the purpose of confinement within that area for an indeterminate period of time. municode.911 E. "Pasture" means an enclosed holding area consisting ofQrass or similar vegetation. specifically used for purposes of grazing or feeding of animals. F. "Riding academy" means a facility designed and used primarily for recreational riding, training and instruction purposes, and allowing both on -site boarding or trailering of horses to the facility. G. "Stable" means a building or structure containing multiple stalls for the purposes of sheltering, feeding, boarding, accommodating or otherwise caring for several horses at one time. H. "Stall" means a division of a stable accommodating one horse into an adequately sized enclosure for the purpose of confining individual horses within a sheltered environment as may be necessary for security, safety or other reasons pertinent to the health, welfare and daily care of each animal. 9.117.030 Permitted uses. A. Uses permitted in the equestrian overlay district shall be as follows: 1. Any use permitted, either expressly or by Conditional Use Permit, in the underlying zone; 2. The keeping of horses (including ponies or llamas) for personal use of the residents of the property only, not to include any activities beyond that necessary to continue the resident's personal use. This may include limited breeding and boardi g activities of a non -compensatory nature. such as for otheramily members' personal use. Up to two horses shall be allowed on municode.911 a minimum one acre parcel For parcels in excess of one acre, up to five three horses per additional acre or portion thereof, shall be allowed. Foals under one year of age shall not be counted in the maximum number of horses permitted; 3. Accessory buildings and uses; including stables, corrals, barns, tack rooms, exercise rings, hay barns, and other buildings and uses customarily appurtenant to the a permitted use, 4. Farm projects (Future Farms, 4-H or similar projects) conducted by the residents of the premises. Such projects shall involve only the permitted type and number of animals by this ordinance being trained in connection with the education of a person as a member of a recognized farm education organization; 5. Caretakers and employee housing for on -site employment, providing that the unit does not exceed one thousand square feet and the second unit observes the setbacks in the underlying zone. B. The following conditional uses are permitted, provided that a Conditional Use Permit is obtained as specified in Sec. 9.117.060.C: 1. Commercial stables and riding academies, as defined in Section 9.117.020. 2. Arenas for purposes of conducting events such as rodeos and other equestrian -oriented entertainment. 3. Veterinary offices or hospitals, when established on the same parcel as the municode.911 principal residence, provided that only temporary boarding facilities may be established for purposes of boarding sick or injured animals, and that animals not permitted in the underlying zone may not remain at the facility. 9.117.040 Development standards. The following development standards generall�ap lv to all equestrian overlay properties. Commercial equestrian facilities/uses may be subject to more restrictive requirements through the conditional use process. A. Accessory buildings; including barns, shall be limited to two stories in height and a maximum of thirty-five feet, measured from the pad elevation. �.�.�1S;nnwlr.�.�r:�aR.��r.�r.�r.i�i��.�ii�r.sx��s�:::i� isis��r��u�.�:��r��uyii:7�lKi��s�• The following setback requirements shall apply in the overlay district: 1. Pastures shall not require arty setback however if the pasture fencing is not extended out to a property line a minimum 10' setback shall be provided. 2. Accessory buildings (barns stalls etc) shall maintain 25' from non -overlay property lines and 10'rom overlayproperty lines. 3. Accessory uses (corrals exercise rings etc) shall maintain 50' from any municode.911 non -overlay property lines A 10'setbac from overle property lines shall be maintained. 4. Arenas shall be reviewed for appropriate setback and design as part of the conditional use permit rocess as they are not considered accessory uses to residential equestrian. Generally, arenas shall maintain a minimum 75' setback from any property line. S. Manure storage containers shall be set back a minimum of 50' from any non - overlay p=erty line and 20' from other proper lines. 6. Mammre spreading areas shall not be established within 25' of any property line. 7. No accessory building use or aeration as set forth in 9.117.040. B.2 through F shall be established or conducted within 80' of any residential structure. C. 1. Pasture and corral areas shall consist of fences at least five feet high and of such construction as to confine the animals. Fences which are on property lines or are adjoining and running parallel to private streets or bridle trails, shall be three -rail, with a minimum height of fow ive feet from grade and posts spaced not more than ten feet apart. All posts shall be four inches by six inches minimum with two inch by six inch minimum rails. This section shall not apply to property lines along any street identified and shown on the circulation element of the general plan, where specific sound attenuation is necessary based on an approved acoustic study prepared for a subdivision municode.911 map. 2. Fencing requirements of this section supersede requirements found in Chapter/Section and Chapter/Section - for properties keeping horses within the equestrian overlay district. D. Corrals, stables, exercise rings and arenas shall be regularly sprinklered or otherwise treated to a degree so as to prevent the emanation of dust, and in addition, all accumulation of manure, mud or refuse shall be eliminated so as to prevent the breeding of flies. Any open areas shall be subject to the requirements of Chapter 6.16 whenever applicable. All nuisance water runoff must be detained on the subject ro er . E. Removal and treatment of manure must occur on a regular basis so as to promote the health, safety and welfare of residents and visitors to the area in accordance with the following standards: municode.911 residence nd shaH maintain 50'fiom any property fine. 2. Pastures rmst have are rerwved or dragged, mixed and watmed with the soil on a weekly basis. 1. Stalls shall be cleaned on a daily basis Manure shall be collected daily. and may be stored for later disposal in an enclosed container of adequate size. ,for removal from the property within seven days. Manure stored for composting pu&poses shall be placed in an appropriately designed compostingbirt in order toroperly decompose and eliminate parasites. Straw, hay, sawdust or other bedding materials may be stored or composted for later disposal but may not be spread with manure as part of any Mreadingoperation over open areas On& properly composted manure may be used in a spreading operation. 2. Method for removal of manure from the property is at the owner's discretion. Off site delivery to agricultural or related operations for fertilizer use is permitted On site use of composted material is also permitted in new or established vegetated areas such as for use in gardens landscaping. reestablishment of pasture vegetation. etc. 3. Spreading of manure may only occur in conjunction with commercial equestrian uses and must be conducted over an adequately sized area capable of assimilating the nutrients in the spread material. Such all area may only be established as part of an overall disposal and treatment profram submitted as part of a Conditional Use Permit appli_ cation. municode.911 3-4. Any condition that results in odors, unsightly areas or infestation shall be deemed a public nuisance and/or health hazard and shall be abated within seven days of proper notice. All violations are subject to enforcement provisions of the La Quinta Municipal Code, and applicable county health codes. �li�rui ln�il�Ul��l�1 ��.�7�1U/A7�%n N�IU �K%1�1�r..1�i1 SS21�J�t��►U hl�i�l�lL��R��1R�eUr.4�l��IRUJlf711 ir.F. Parking area shall be provided as required by Chapter 59 , and shall be based upon the primary overall use of the property, or as required by an gpproved conditional use permit. G. AaE 000sed lighting must comply with Chapter ,Outdoor Lighting Control. Lighting of equestrian activity areas shall not occur beyond 9: 00 P.M. H. Loudspeaker systems or other amplified sound related to equestrian activities are limited to operation or use between 8.00 AM and 10.00 P. M. when in coniunction with an approved temporary event or commercial equestrian use. 9.117. 060 Review/approval process. municode.911 A. Accessory buildings, detached or attached, including employee houses, barns, tack rooms, hay barns, and similar buildings: 1. Up to four hundred square feet for each structure to be reviewed with the building permit application for approval by the Community Development Department; 2. Over four hundred square feet to be reviewed by site development plan, by the Planning Commission. B. All other permitted buildings are subject to the process identified in the underlying zone. C. Conditional uses shall be required to obtain a Conditional Use Permit in accordance with Chapter/Section 9. the ase permit, the applicant shaH obtain approval of the conditional use vvithin on C year of the date of application. The (3ommunity Beveiopmwt Department may extend either period for up to three months based upon a wtitten equest-fivnYthc applicant, stating the reason for the . equest and setting fbrth a . easonableestimate Of the date vvhen compfumce is Rely to be achieved. All existing uses shall file a site plan of such use with the Community Development Department to determine whether the existing use is subjcect to a requirement to file a Conditional Use Permit municode.911 pplication Existing uses not determined to be subiect to the requirement for a Conditional Use Permit may be required to comply with certain provisions of this Chapter, based on information contained in the site plan surrounding land use conditions and other determining factors Any expansion or improvements ,Facilitating expansion of any existing facility whether or not it is conforming will require filing of Conditional Use Permit application. 1. In addition to information as required by a Conditional Use Permit application the followininomation shall be submitted. a. All conditional uses shall submit as part of the Conditional Use Permit application a proposed proUam for storage, treatment at removal of manure produced by the operation. b. A Fugitive Dust Control Plan as required by Chapter 6.16 of the La Quinta Munic4pal Code. C. Proposed or potential tentative scheduling of any events or other activities which may produce impacts beyond the scope of the proposed use's routine operations. municode.911 r � r 01 ATTACHMENT #5" ?, PC , .' L D �._.. 2/25/41 4su �N A R Q r�l 159`e�� .x R Dear La Quinta City Counsel: a (�;;,�j 5 A11 Il `f7 L." QUiNTA This letter concerns the Rancho Dej;Sol .R t, owned anti o�braled gi tl�iatYd ��,_r_ Reese. This letter also concerns Julie Reeske, the person who trains horses and teaches others how to ride horses, at Rancho Del Sol Ranch. My family lives up in the Sky Valley area. I am a Resource Specialist and work with learning handicapped children. I have the opportunity to observe many teachers, with many teaching styles. I tell you this so that you comprehend my understanding of children. 1 also have four of my own children. My daughter is crazy about horses, which started by search for someone to teach her how to ride. We tried several different teachers, that were much closer to our location, but they didn't seem to have the types of personalities that would make a child feel at ease. My daughter is very quiet and tends to feel uneasy with adults that are loud or are unable to give instructions in a clear concise manner. These types of adults inhibit learning. It takes a special person to relate to children and their feelings. We were lucky to have found a person, who not only teaches horse riding extremely well, but also makes her students feel important and special. Julie Reeske is that person. Julie not only has an incredible knowledge of horses, whether it's training them or helping someone understand horse behavior. She also is soft spoken, kind, hard-working and generous with her time. A lot of time is given to her students beyond the time for which they paid. My daughter has thrived under Julie's instruction. My daughter has stated, several times, that she wants to be a horse trainer and she wants to be like Julie. Julie is considered, by my husband and myself, to be an excellent role model for all of the children that she teaches. In a world that has so few excellent role models, my husband and I fell lucky to have found one in Julie Reeske. 'The Rancho Del Sol Ranch is an absolutely beautiful place in which to be. Wanda Reese is phenomenal in the amount of work that she does at the ranch. She keeps that ranch in top condition., Every time and I do mean every time, we go to the ranch, Wanda Reese is outside doing, what most people would considered to be difficult, physical work. Wanda Reese is a example of what most people should strife to be. She is a hard-working business woman. As 1 wrote at the beginning of this letter, I have four children. These children are on the ranch when I am taking lessons. Keith and Wanda Reese have never made me feel that my children were not welcome. The children and I feel very comfortable at Rancho Del Sol. In summary, I have been around a great many people who deal with horses and I have yet to hear anything negative about the Rancho Del Sol Ranch or Julie Reeske. We have taken lessons since June of 1994. We have also purchased one of the beautiful horses that Wanda Reese owns. We will continue to take lessons and we would purchase another horse frcm Wanda Reese, in the blink of an eye. It's simply that we are dealing with caring, industrious and honest people. What a relief in this world of people who feel a living is owed to them. My husband and I commend the Reesks and Julie Reeske. Sincerely, Mrs. Cheryl Lynn Chaisson 22-951 Berry Rd. Sky Valley, CA 92241 PH *1 STAFF REPORT PLANNING COMMISSION DATE: MARCH 26, 1996 (CONTINUED FROM MARCH 12TH) CASE NOS.: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 96-024, VARIANCE 96-026, AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 96-313 REQUESTS: 1. CERTIFICATION OF THE MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT; 2. APPROVAL TO EXPAND THE EXISTING LA QUINTA RESORT & CLUB GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE FACILITY; AND, APPROVAL OF A VARIANCE FROM THE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS OF THE SR (SPECIAL RESIDENTIAL) ZONE DISTRICT TO ALLOW A SIX-FOOT HIGH INSTEAD OF A FOUR -FOOT HIGH WALL ALONG AVENIDA CARRANZA. LOCATION: WEST SIDE OF AVENIDA CARRANZA, SOUTH OF VACATED CALLE TAMPICO (77-550 CALLE TAMPICO) APPLICANT: KSL RECREATION CORPORATION (MR. S. CHEVIS HOSEA, DIRECTOR OF REAL ESTATE) REP: MR. FORREST K. HAAG, ASLA PROPERTY OWNER: KSL LA QUINTA CORPORATION BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW: Prglect History The existing golf course maintenance facility is at the northern terminus of Avenida Obregon, southerly of vacated Calle Tampico (Attachment 1). On March 19, 1985, the City Council approved the maintenance facility under Plot Plan 84-088. The existing facilities were built in 1986 and include a small shop, parts storage, office, employee lockers and restrooms, and gas storage facilities. In January and February, 1996, staff received the applicant's request to expand the existing golf course maintenance facility onto the adjoining lot (0.83 acres) to the east that fronts onto Avenida STPT.66a-pdrive Carranza. The request involves installing new employee parking (i.e., 33 spaces), a six-foot high perimeter wall, street frontage landscaping, outdoor equipment storage, and other improvements noted on the attached exhibit (Attachment 2). Proposed access to the site is from an existing driveway on the cul-de-sac. Public Notice This project was advertised in the Desert Sun newspaper on February 20, 1996. All property owners within 500-feet of the subject area were mailed a copy of the public hearing notice. Staff Comments On March 12, 1996, the Commission continued this project to March 26th at the request of the applicant because staff requested additional information to complete their applications. One item that staff required was a noise study which has not been submitted. Therefore, staff recommends this case(s) be continued to the April 9th Planning Commission meeting. RECOMMENDATION: Move to continue the public hearing to April 9, 1996. Attachments: 1. Location Map 2. Site Plan (Reduced) Prepared by: Greg Trousd.ell, Associate Planner Submitted by: Stan Sawa, Principal Planner STPT.66a-pdrive Vicinity Map �ort\h Not to Scale Existing Golf Course Project Site Calle Existing F `�-- Fa Site �,I r7E� Attachment 1 (Vacated) I Avenida Montezuma Community Park �I --I 0 I l � � � U � � N �� tip• I ' vUi V F �;-: ---F - x �Ca d El F�� Case: CUP 96-024, VAR 96-026, EA 96-313 Por. S1/2 Sec. 1, T6S R6E APN: 773-052-024 Attachment 2 Calle Tampico (Vacated) A BI #I PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT DATE: MARCH 26, 1996, CONTINUED FROM MARCH 12, 1996 CASE: URBAN FORESTRY PROJECT NO. 95-10 APPLICANT: RAY LOPEZ, A.S.L.A., LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT REPRESENTATIVE: JOHN FREELAND, SENIOR ENGINEER PUBLIC WORKS, RAY LOPEZ, A.S.L.A. REQUEST: APPROVAL OF A CONCEPTUAL REFORESTATION DESIGN OF BEAR CREEK BIKE PATH LOCATION: BEAR CREEK BIKE PATH ALONG THE WESTERN BOUNDARY OF THE COVE BACKGROUND: This item was continued from the March 12, 1996, Planning Commission meeting in order to allow staff to provide additional information and plans for review. To assist in clarification, John Freeland, Senior Engineer Public Works Department, directed Mr. Ray Lopez, A.S.L.A., Landscape Architect, to prepare detailed landscaping maps/plans for the Commission's use. Mr. Freeland specifically requested that these plans be very concise with particular emphasis on addressing the comments and questions raised by the Commissioners at their last meeting. The previous staff report and minutes are attached for your review (Attachment 1). RECOMMENDATION: By Minute Motion 96-� approve the conceptual design of the Cove Area Urban Forestry Project. Attachments: 1. Planning Commission Staff Report dated March 12, 1996. 2. Planning Commission minutes (excerpts) for the meeting of March 12, 1996. 3. Conceptual Plans (For Planning Commission Only) doccb-,gt.001 ATTACHMENT 1 DATE: CASE: APPLICANT: REPRESENTATIVE: REQUEST: LOCATION: BACKGROUND: PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT MARCH 12,1996 URBAN FORESTRY PROJECT NO.95-10 RAY LOPEZ, A.S.L.A., LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT JOHN FREELAND, SENIOR ENGINEER PUBLIC WORKS, RAY LOPEZ, A.S.L.A. APPROVAL OF A CONCEPTUAL REFORESTRATION DESIGN OF BEAR CREEK BIKE PATH BEAR CREEK BIKE PATH ALONG THE WESTERN BOUNDARY OF THE COVE In November of 1992, the City Council, by Resolution 92-88, authorized staff to apply to the State of California Transportation Commission for funding through the Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Program for the Urban Forestry Project in the Cove Area. The "Project" consists of reforestation of approximately 39 acres directly adjacent to the Bear Creek Bike Path (Attachment 1). During the Council meeting of July 18, 1995 (Attachment 2), the City Council, by Minute Motion, authorized the execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Landscape Architect, Ray Lopez, and with Environmental Artist, Alan Sonfist, for the purpose of developing this project. On July 24, 1995, staff was notified of the California Transportation Commission's decision approving funding for the area Urban Forestry Project. The original grant application requested funding in the amount of $295,000 but was reduced to $255,699 by the Transportation Commission. These funds are for the purchase of flora and the design and installation of an irrigation system to support this plant life. The City has budgeted $80,000 from the Community Services Project Fund for support of items not covered under the grant guidelines ( i.e. labor and equipment to assist in volunteer planting, and construction of rest stops). On September 19, 1995, the City Council, by Minute Motion, acted to approve the execution of the agreement between the State of California, Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Program, and the City of La Quinta for the Cove Area Urban Forestry Project No. 95-10 (Attachment 3). C AWADOCS\STAFFRPT.EN3 Mr. Alan Sonfist has provided a master plan. The plan is a chronological progression down the path from the South (Calle Tecate & Avenida Montezuma) to the North (Montezuma & Avenida Carranza). The area first encountered is called the Entrance Zone, and focuses on the surroundings that would have been prevalent prior to human intervention. It is landscaped with native and existing vegetation and includes the duplication of natural habitat and the installation of a wildlife watering habitat. Zone 1 is the "Native" Zone. This zone is punctuated by additional native/indigenous plants and trees. There will be some minor mounding with depressions that represent work performed by ancient native American inhabitants. Zone 2 represents an agricultural period of the Coachella Valley. Zone 3 indicates the ornamental style of landscape architecture present during the 1950's and 60's. The ornamental landscaping theme is further carried out in Zone 4, with native and lush plantings including informal and formal plantings of drought tolerant plants and trees. On February 12, 1996, the Parks and Recreation Commission reviewed the plan and sent a recommendation to the City Council for approval of the concept drawing (Attachment 4) On February 16, 1996, the Art in Public Places Commission reviewed and recommended approval of the concept drawing to the City Council (Attachment 5). Alternatives for the Planning Commission to consider: 1. Approve Staff s recommendation to approve conceptual design of the Cove Area Urban Forestry Project No. 95-10 2. Request Staff to make certain revisions to conceptual plans and resubmit for approval at the Planning Commission meeting of March 26, 1996. 3. Provide Staff with alternative direction. RECOMMENDATION: By Minute Motion 96- , approve the conceptual design of the Cove Area Urban Forestry Proj ect. Attachments: 1. City Council Minutes of November 17, 1992 2. City Council Minutes of July 18, 1995 3. City Council Minutes of September 19, 1995 2. Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes of February 12, 1996 3. Art in Public Places Commission Minutes of February 16, 1996 C A W PDOC S\STAFFRPT. EN3 Prepared by: Engineer Submitted by: &XL,( ? j )IJ CHRISTINE DI IO O, Planning Manager C A W P'DOMSTAFFRPT. EN3 PC ATTACHMENT 1 I.... Zr. Z Cv �OFTHt' COUNCIL MEETING DATE: November 17, 1992 ITEM TITLE: Authorization for application to Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Program for Urban Forestry Grant AGENDA CATEGORY: PUBLIC HEARING: BUSINESS SESSION: CONSENT CALENDAR: STUDY SESSION: BACKGROUND: The Resources Agency for the State of California has mac available grant funds for the purpose of mitigating the effects of expand( or new transportation facilities. The City of La Quinta intends to apply fc funds for the development of an Urban Forestry Program in the cove area 1 m, t6n �e r. iov.F 7.swi s a�rJri iu, L..i�enhoweY 1ri_ . o_, Ttnn.�n Sr� ._�-_+ .vn� the development of the bike path and street improvement:: w.4trin the Cove. FISCAL 'IMPLICATIONS: None at this time. APPROVED BY: RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council approve this applicatio; V Submitted by: ignatu.re! Approved for submission to City Council: THOMAS P. GENOVESE, ACTING CITY MANAG �tp1�T� City of La Quinta Memorandum To: The Honorable Mayor and the City Council From: Clint Bohlen, Parks and Recreation Manager �� Date: November 17, 1992 Subj: Authorization for Application to Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Program for Urban Forestry Grant BACKGROUND The Resource Agency of the State of California has made available grant money for the purpose of mitigating the effects of expanded or developed transportation facilities (public streets, highways). The grant can be written in one of three categories: urban forestry; resource lands acquisition; or roadside recreational development. Staff has discussed the various options at length, and brought the issue before the Community Services Commission fro their comment. The consenus has been to pursue the development of an urban forestry program in the Cove area in response to the widening of Bermudas, Eisenhower, Avenue 52, the Bike path and the street improvements within the Cove. The concept is broken up into two projects: forestation of the residential area of the Cove, and the forestation of the Bear Creek Channel Bike path. The goal in the residential area is to cooperate with property owners in the Cove in the planting of trees in front of homes within the City's right-of-way. The City will assume responsbility for the maintenance of the trees, but the homeowners must agree to provide the tree with irrigation. Initial costs to the City for tree planting coordination are estimated at $16,540.00. If the grant is approved by the State, long term maintenance costs can be discussed prior to signing the agreement. The Bike path project involves placing trees along the path in length from Sinaloa to Tecate. Irrigation costs would be incorporated in the grant. Volunteer assistance has been sought and tenative commitments received from the La Quinta Soroptomist's Environmental Committee; the Lions Club of La Quinta; and the Boys and Girls Club of La Quinta. Volunteer support is also being sought from the Rotary Club, and all organizations which have received Community Service Grant funds from the City. A Resolution is required to be submitted with the application showing the Council's support for the Application. The Resolution has been reviewed and approved.by the City Attorney. The grant is due Monday, November 30. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the Council approve this application by signing the attached Resolution. City Council Minutes 7 November 17, 1992 with the recommendation of the Comma ssiorf. Councilme er Bohnenberger concurred Iith all that has been said, but oted that the ones to s4fer from this are the children. a agreed that if it can"Vbe worked out within the two weeks, hen the re -allocation Mould proceed. Mayor Pena s gested that he and rry Best sit down with them and attempt get it resolved. MOTION - It as moved by Cou cilmembers Sniff/Franklin to continue this matter of re -al ocation of Community Services Grant Funds to the first meet g in December. Motion carried unanimously. INUTE ORDER N 92-200. 4. CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION FOR APPLICATION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ENHANCEMENT AND MITIGATION PROGRAM FOR URBAN FORESTRY GRANT. Mr. Genovese, Interim City Manager, advised that The Resource Agency for the State of California has made available grant funds for the purpose of mitigating the effects of expanded or new transportation facilities. The City intends to apply for funds for the development of an Urban Forestry program in the Cove area to mitigate the expansion of Avenida Bermudas, Eisenhower Dr., Avenue 52 and the development of the bike path and street improvements within the Cove. He recommended that the resolution presented be adopted which authorizes the filing of an application. He noted that there are no financial obligations at this point. RESOLUTION NO. 92-88 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL, OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL ENHANCEMENT AND MITIGATION PROGRAM UNDER SECTION 164.56 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE FOR THE PROJECT KNOWN AS COVE AREA URBAN FORESTRY PROGRAM. It was moved by Councilmembers Sniff/Rushworth that Resolution No. 92-88 be adopted. Motion carried unanimously. 5. CONSIDERATI OF AGREEMENT WIT MUNI FINANCIAL SERVICES (MFS) TO PROVIDE TYWIDE PARCEL AUD T SERVICES. Mr. O'Reilly Finance Director, dvised that the matter before the Council 's approval of an reement with Muni Financial Services (M ) to provide parc 1 audit services. He then explained wh t a parcel audit as outlined in the staff RESOLUTION NO. 92-88 RESOLUTICN OF THE CITY COUNCIL, OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL ENHANCEMENT AND MITIGATION PROGRAM UNDER THE SECTION 164.56 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE FOR THE PROJECT KNOWN AS COVE AREA URBAN FORESTRY PROGRAM WHEREAS, the Legislature of the State of California has enacted AB 471 (Chapter 106 of the Statutes of 19*89), which is intended to provide $10 million annual for a period of 10 years for grant funds to local, state and federal agencies and nonprofit entities for projects to enhance and mitigate the environmental impacts of modified or new public transportation facilities; and WHEREAS, the Resources Agency has established the procedures and criteria for reviewing grant proposals and is required to submit to the California Transportation Commission a list of recommended projects from which the grant recipients will be selected; and WHEREAS, said procedures and criteria established by the Resources Agency require a resolution certifying the approval of application by the applicant's governing body before submission of said application to the State; and WHEREAS, the applicant if selected, will enter into an agreement with the State of California to carry out the environmental enhancement and mitigation project; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, DOES HEREBY: 1. Approve the filing of an application for the Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Program for assistance. 2. Certifies that said applicant will make adequate provisions for operation and maintenance of the project. 3. Appoints the City Manager as agent of the Cove Area Urban Forestry Program to conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents, including, but not limited to applications, agreements, amendments, payment requests and so on, which may be necessary for the completion of the aforementioned project. Attachment B Resolution"No. 92-88 continued PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of November, 1992 by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Bohnenberger, Franklin, Pena, Rushworth, Sniff NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE �� fti4tv, z k 9 OTNDRA JUHOLA,421ty Clerk ity of La Quinta, California APPROVED AS TO FORM: DAWN HONEYWELL, CITY ATTORNEY City of La Quinta, California ifornia Attachment B PC ATTACHMENT 2 ' uGl'�Gv AGENDA CATEGORY: DUNCILAWA MEETING DATE: July 18, 1995 "EM TrME: Approval of Professional Services Agreement with Ray Lopez to Prepare Design Documents for Landscape Improvements to the Bear Creek Bike Trail BUSINESS SESSION: CONSENT CALENDAR: STUDY SESSION: PUBLIC HEARING: Approve Professional Services Agreements with Ray Lopez, Landscape Architect and Alan Sonfist, Environmental Artist to prepare the overall design scheme and design documents for landscape improvements to the Bear Creek Bike 'Trail. "Uisyl a 13 1' Y Ma The Fiscal Year 1995/96 Capital Improvement Program has allocated $372,000 in funding for this project. The costs for the (2) two professional services agreements for design of this project ($27,400 for all four phases) are the first expenses charged to this project funding. Therefore there are adequate funds to support the cost for these professional services agreements. The City of La Quints previously made application to the State of California Resources Agency for funds under the Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Program. The value of the grant applied for is $295,000 and the City has budgeted $80,000 for items (such as labor and equipment to assist in volunteer planting) not covered by the grant. According to the program requirements, the funds would be utilized U provide design development documents, water main tap(s), purchase of trees and associated irrigation costs. The project covers approximately 39 acres of City property adjacent to the Bear Creek Bike Trail ii the "Cove" area. The project concept was previously approved by the State, but was low in priority and did not receive funding in previous cycles. It is anticipated the funding will be approved during the curren cycle (1995/%). The project is scheduled to be constructed in (4) four phases. The following is a breakdown of each phase, it's location, acreage, total amount of trees per phase and average density of trees (amount of trees per square feet). Phase Area Acreap No. of T rces Duty / SF 1 Tecate to ChMon 9.7 676 1 / 625 CbMon to Chihuahua 13.3 929 1 / 624 2 3 Chihuahua to Durango 8.5 596 1 / 621 Durango to Tampico 7.2 504 1 / 625 4 38.70 2,704 1 / 623.75 (Avg.) Totals Ray Lopez' professional services support to the project includes: Planting Plans, Irrigation Plans, Staking Plans (for tree/shrubbery support) and Standard Details and Notes. Mr. Lopez is a registered landscape architect recognized by the State of California Board of Landscape Architects. The City has successfully utilized the services of Mr. Lopez on previous City sponsored landscape projects. Mr. Lopez has agreed to complete the work in phases. Phase I (Tecate to Chillion) is approximately $4,375. It is estimated that all four phases will cost $17,500. Upon completion and acceptance by City of deliverables as outlined in the Professional Services Agreement (i.e. Plans, Specifications, and Engineer's Estimate) for Phase 1, Mr. Lope2 will be authorized to proceed with Phase II. This approach will be continued until all four phases ar( completed. The four phases of design are required because this project consists of four different areas._ . Alan Sonfist, an internationally renowned environmental artist, will coordinate with the landscape architec to create an artistically enhanced landscape design for all four phases. Mr. Sonfist's past projects are outline in Attachment 1. Mr. Sonfist will provide a detailed site plan and rendering of the Bear Creek Bike Trai landscape Masterplan, a complete list of the plants, and the size and location of each. A written narrative e the basic concept of the theme of the "park" will also be provided. The Professional Services Agreemer for Mr. Sonfist is $9,900. In order for this project to utilize program funds and move forward, a concept theme, Masterplan, and a irrigation and planting plan are essential. Once this is accomplished, competitive bids can be sought & irrigation installation and for the purchase of flora to be incorporated into the project. Alternatives for Council to consider: 1. Approve staff s recommendation 2. Deny Staffs recommendation -3. Provided with alternate direction. David M— . t�—UgP, Public Works Director/City Engineer 14 9507I8C.dorJAW City Council Minutes 7 July 18, 1995 000 8. APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ART LOPEZ TO PREPARE DESIGN DOCUMENTS FOR LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS TO THE BEAR CREEK BIKE TRAIL. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Cathcart to approve the Consent Calendar as amended. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 95-147. Mr. R bert Tyler, 44-215 Villeta Drive, was strongly opposed to travel authorization for Ma r Pena to participate in an official delegation visit to thgolocaust Memorial Museum Washington, D.C. He pointed out that the trip wo id cost more than the amount the fty contributed to the Holocaust Memorial in Palm,wesert. He felt that both expenses sh Id be privately funded and were inappropriate uses of City funds. He dr urged the Co cif to deny the travel authorization. Mayor Pena adv ed that the request was a result of invitation from Virginia Criste. who's forming th delegation. He advised that he oasn't made a commitment to make the trip yet and th the request is simply to find./out if the Council has an interest in participating in the egat on. Council Member Perki didn't feel that it's propriate to spend taxpayers' money on such trips because it doe n't provide or bring anything back to the community. He advised that he wouldn't Avon it. Council Member Sniff didn't el that -ft has any direct value to the City and wouldn't support it either. f , 7 Council concurred. No action was taken on this RegBrdim Item No. 5: Council Member Perkins ked if all CounchtMembers had been polled for interest in attending and Mayor Pe" advised that all Council Members received an invitation. MOTION - It was mo d by Council Members Sni Perkins to approve overnight travel for the Mayor and M or Pro Tern to attend the Ann Mayors' and Council Members' Executive Forum in onterey, July 26-28. 1995 (Consent Calendar Item No. 5). Motion carried unanimousl . MINUTE ORDER NO. 95-148. PC ATTACHMENT 3 ceia, 4 Qu&ro AGENDA CATEGORY: ;OUNCIL/RDA MEETING DATE: September 19, 1995 TEM TITLE: Approve Authorization to Execute a Cooperative Agreement with the State of California for the Cove Area Urban Forestry Project rRX161413-101-34WAII y M� BUSINESS SESSION: CONSENT CALENDAR: S STUDY SESSION: PUBLIC HEARING: _ Execute a Cooperative Agreement with the State of California for the Cove Area Urban Forestry Project. None In November of 1992, the City Council authorized an application to the State of California Transportation Commission for funding through the Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Program for the Urban Forestry Project in the Cove Area. The project consists of reforestation of approximately 39 acres directly adjacent to the Bear Creek Bike Path (Attachment 1). During the Council meeting of July 18, 1995, the City Council authorized the execution of professional services agreements with Landscape Architect, Ray Lopez, and Environmental Artist, Alan Sonfist, for the purpose of developing this project. On July 24, 1995, Staff was notified of the California Transportation Commission's decision approving funding for the Cove Area Urban Forestry Project. The original grant application requested funding in the amount of $295, 000 but was reduced to $255,699. These funds are for the purchase of flora and the design and installation of an irrigation system to support this plant life. The City has budgeted $80,000 from the Community Services Project Fund for support items not covered under the grant guidelines ( i.e. labor and equipment to assist in volunteer planting). FINDINGS AND ALTERNATIVES: In order to receive reimbursement of funds for this project it will be necessary for the Local Entity (City of La Quinta) to enter into a Local Entity -State Agreement (Attachment 2). 950919e.doe Alternatives for Council to consider: Approve staffs recommendation. If the City wishes to receive reimbursement of funding from the State for this project, there are no other alternatives to consider. 2. Deny staffs recommendation. Provide staff with alternate direction. David M. Cos ublic Works Director/City Engineer 950919A.doe 2 Attachment 1 wines I ••� _ 4 �--7f"r14 =;f� /w/;; '� �� aoru I OF 1HE DESERT I C 11 - I I 1114 itt►C�1t�at r101M+N[tl __ �., i 71�`ry4 S!, � ;Iil •, ; a t Cove Area • I j II . I III 11 n I I ��II Urban Forestry :s" _ . I III I !I Project 11 s I I I l — I —R !' 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ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION T LOW TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF CALLE ESTADO BETWEEN DESERTI� DRIVE AND AVENIDA BERMUDAS ON FRIDAYS BETWEEN OCTOBE , 19�9 THROUGH APRIL, 1996 FOR THE LA QUINTA MAINSTREET M�TPLA'E IN COMPLIANCE WITH MINOR TEMPORARY OUTDOOR EV PERM17.(MTOE 95-098) CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL. APPLICANT: QUINTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. 4. AWARD OF CONTRACT OR THE PURCHASN OF FIVE 1/2-TON PICK-UP TRUCKS. r AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COVE AREA URBAN FORESTRY PROJECT. 6. APPROVAL OF , VE DIRECTOR, SENI RECREATION CO SOUTHWEST RECRE, FEBRUARY 8-I1, 1996. 7. ACCEPTANCE OF ADAMS HIGHWAY 1119 PROJECT 8. ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT it ROAD, PROJECT NO.95-0. 9. APPROVAL OF FINAL 23935-6 AND 23535. 10. REPORT OF ACTION PERMIT NO. 95-016 APPROVING A D APPROXIMATELY NORTHEAST OF THE 48. ! ;AVEL FOR PARKS & RECREATION SUPERVISOR AND ONE PARKS & ATTEND THE CALIFORNIA & PACIFIC PARK CONFERENCE IN SAN DIEGO, EET IMPROVEMENTS FROM AVENUE 47 TO 92-4. FOR MUM AVENUE AND DUNE PALMS AND SUI§DIVISION AGREEMENTS FOR TRACTS PY THE PLANNINd-COMMISSION ON PUBLIC USE OR DESERT SANDS D SCHOOL DISTRICT; EDUCATIONAL ERVICE CENTER WITH Z641�� SQ. FT. OF FLOOR SPACE, LOCATED INTERSECTION OF DUNE PAINS ROAD AND AVENUE City Council Minutes 11. 12. 13. 14. APPROVAL OF XI DIRECTOR/CITY G JOB DESCRIPTION. AUTHORIZATION OF 22 September 19, 1995 CHANGE FROM ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES TO CITY CLERK AND APPROVAL.OF AMENDED RCHASE OF SIGNAL POLES FROM COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE FOR SIGNAL ROVE_ MENTS AT WASHINGTON STREET AND STATE HIGHWAY 111. AUTHORIZATION TO RECEIVE BIDS FOR THE/ORTES SLURRY SEAL AND RESTRIPING PROGRAM - PROJECT NO.95-06. APPROVAL OF THE PALM SPRINGS DESERT RE CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU CHANGE TO JOINT +OWERS AGREEMENT TO ALLO W DESERT HOT SPRINGS TO'B COME A MEMBER OF THE CVB. Ms. Terry Henderson, 54-711 Eisenhower Drivef addressed the Council on Consent Calendar Item No. 13. She was concerned that theiiming of the slurry seal project along Washington Street in conjunction with the redesi tng of the Washington Street/Highway 111 intersection would cause traffic congestion 1 lems. She suggested that the Council consider completing Adams Street to alleviates aff�c on Washington Street. Council Member Perkins asked if the slurry°sealing vkould take place prior to restriping the streets to which Mr. Cosper, Public W rks Director, responded yes. Council Member Perkins advised thatA delay in the Washington Street/Highway 111 intersection redesign would concern h m because of the difficulty in obtaining CalTrans approvals. Mr. Cosper advised that the cons ction is expected to takk place in December and January. The construction plan is not major — it cons\b*dge. of opening up two northbound lanes on Washington �treet. The slurry seal work oashington Street will not include the area between Avegue 48 and the Washington StreeThe contractor is required to keep one lane of traffic open during the slurry seal process along Washington Street. The complete process is expected to be done in a short p6riod of time and shouldn't cause much traffc congestion. He advised that the biggest)iroblems are in residential areas where veiicles exit driveways onto recently slurry -sealed streets. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Bangerter to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended with Item No. 3 being approved by RESOLUTION NO. 95- 69. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO.95-174. PC ATTACHMENT 4 V. PUBLIC COMMENT Randy Baca, Po Box 3, La Quints - Mr. Baca, representing La Quinta Wildcats Softball Team, spoke regarding improvements at the Sports Complex. Mr. Baca's suggestions were to cement the inside of the storage room, make locating storage compartments for the youth organizations to store supplies, and to increase the electrical receptacles so that things do not short out due to overloading. Mr. Baca indicated that he is able to contact individuals for volunteer assistance in these improvements. Ms. Nicholson informed the Commission that the Parks & Recreation Department and the Public Works Department are currently reviewing these and other improvements at the Sports Complex and will contact Mr. Baca regarding his suggestions. Kay Ladner, CVRPD District 4 Representative, 45-871 Clinton Street, Indio - Ms. Ladner introduced herself to the Commission and described her background with the City. Ms. Ladner then discussed the funds used for improvements at the La Quinta Sports Complex. She is available if anyone has any questions. VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIALS - None The next item was Considered out of order. VIII. COMMISSION BUSINESS B. Urban Forestry Grant Program Dave Cosper, Public Works Director and John Freeland, Sr. Engineer, reviewed the Conceptual Drawings of the Cove Area Urban Forestry Project with the Commission. Also present was Landscape Architect Ray Lopez, who along with Environmental Artist Alan Sonfest, helped developed the Conceptual Drawings. The design and implementation plans were discussed in detail. Mr. Freeland added that the City has just received State funding approval, and the Public Works Department is currently waiting for right-of-way approval. Construction should begin within 2 months of receiving this approval. Irrigation will be the first improvement completed by staff; the remaining improvements will depend on volunteers because planting of the trees is not covered within the guidelines of the Urban Forestry Grant. It was moved by Commissioner Brenneis/Ingram to recommend approval of the Urban Forestry Program in concept to the City Council. Unanimous. VII. STAFF REPORTS A. Attendance Report The January Attendance Report reflects one week of Leisure Enrichment and Afterschool Enrichment classes. Also included in the report was 2 day care programs, a Chili Cook -Off, Pizza Movie Night for Teens, a Putting Contest, a Big Band Dance, and Showboat Production. B. Upcoming Events Some events planned for March by the Parks & Recreation Department and the Senior Center include a St. Patrick's Day Luncheon, Healthy Cooking Class, a Big Band Dance, a one -day dog training class, Winter Recital, and Congressman Bano's Mobile Office will be at the Sr. Center. Staff will also be assisting with the Greater Coachella Valley Soap Box Derby on March 23, 1996. Some changes will be made to the Attendance Report next month to provide additional information. Commissioner Pedersen asked if Trip Camps/Day Care could be run on Staff Development days which are held throughout the year at DSUSD. Staff indicated that programs are already scheduled for these days, except February 26,1996. PRCAGN.016 2 pC ATTACHMENT � Art in Public Places Minutes February 16, 1996 12. There being no further 'scussion, it moved and seconded by Commissioners Shamis/Rey Ids to rove the conceptual drawings as submitted by the Public Works p ent. Senior Engineer Freeland stated that weatherproof electrical out would also be provided for the holiday decorations. B. Request of the Public Works Department for review of environmental artwork contained within the conceptual design of the Cove area Urban Forestry Proiect 95-10 APP2-16 1. Senior Engineer John Freeland oriented the project as being on the western side of the Cove, traveling the length of the Cove north and south and parallel with the Bear Creek Bike Path or about 15,000 lineal feet long. In coordination with the Landscape Architect, Ray Lopez and Environmental Artist, Allan Sonfest, a plan was put together to plant trees under the Urban Forest Grant. He went on to explain the plan and how it came to be. The landscaping design, which begins at the south end of the Cove and extend to the northern end, would start with plantings from prehistory times and progress through time till the present at the northern end. It would contain plantings indigenous to that time and place with plants sparsely planted with a watering hole for the local animals. The program was in conjunction with the La Quinta Arts Foundation for the placement of artwork along the path. Water will be brought to the site for the watering hole. The path would move on to agricultural planting from the 1950's- 60's style of evergreens, palms and cactus with green rock. Next would be the ornamental plants with evergreens and mass plantings followed with an ornamental design that was a back to nature design, a duplication of the habitat area, with drought tolerant plants. Ornamental, native, lush landscaping would lead up to the north end flanked on either side by Avenida Montezuma. The tamarisk trees that were removed, will be replaced as soon as possible with swale shrubs. The path would include sites for shade structure, drinking fountains with four areas to provide relief from the heat. The Forestry Grant provides for 2,700 trees to be planted. The Grant however, does not provide for any labor. The City will therefore use volunteers and City employees to construct the path. It will take a while to get the whole project done as the weather is beginning to change and it will be hard to get volunteers. 2. Mr. Ray Lopez, landscape architect for the project, stated the artist's concept is to walk through the progression of time. 3. Chairman Walling asked what the pallet of trees would consist of. Mr. Lopez stated it would contain the Palo Verde and Mesquite trees, in addition to others as the artist wanted historical native trees, which enlarged the list. 4 Art in Public Places Minutes February 16, 1996 APP2-16 4. Commissioner Shamis asked if there would be any benches provided. Senior Engineer Freeland stated there would be benches, as well as shade structures, drinking fountains, and trash receptacles. He went on to show their locations on the path. 5. Commissioner Kennedy asked if the trees would be planted adjacent to the path. Senior Engineer Freeland stated that even though 90% the trees would have to be planted on the eastern side of the path, they would still provide shade. 6. Commissioner Reynolds asked if art would fit into the path. Senior Engineer Freeland stated the path would include art, but at present there were no funds. The only artwork would be at the southern beginning point where the Arts Foundation, in conjunction with artist Judy Bocca, had started a Youth Art Program to place art on the path. It was hoped that the Arts Foundation in conjunction with local artists, would continue the Youth Artwork program to produce additional artwork. 7. Commissioner Kennedy asked if the trees and bushes clustered together, would cause any concern for safety. Senior Engineer Freeland went over the density of the planting and explained there should be no problems as the planting was not that dense. 8. Commissioner Davis asked if the remaining rest stations could have youth artworks. Senior Engineer Freeland stated yes, this was only a conceptual design and the sites lend themselves to art. The only concern was trying to keep with the theme of the chronological order of the path. Verbiage could also be added on the sidewalk to give a walking tour. 9. Commissioner Kennedy asked if display cards would be installed to describe the planting. Senior Engineer Freeland stated the plans called for some type of identification. 10. Commissioner Kennedy asked if the other vegetation could also be identified, especially the native. Senior Engineer Freeland stated they were trying to keep the amount of things that could be vandalized down. 11. Commissioner Shamis asked if the City would continue to include the children with the artwork to keep them involved and not vandalizing? 5 Art in Public Places Minutes Februajy 16, 1996 12. Commissioner Kennedy stated that during the community planning meetings, it was discussed that this vegetation might block the mountain view. Senior Engineer Freeland stated this should not be a problem as the trees were planted every 600 feet. 13. Commissioner Kennedy expressed her concern that the Tamarisk trees that had been removed be replaced with something as soon as possible. 14. Senior Engineer Freeland explained the original list of trees that were to be planted. 15. Commissioner Kennedy stated she was not sure about the use of the green rock. Senior Engineer Freeland stated this would not be a large area, and the artist wanted the rock as it was representational of the 1950's. 16. Chairman Walling asked if there was a consensus among the Commissioners regarding the conceptual design. The Commission unanimously approved the design. Chairman Walling called a C. 1.. Chairman the artistic Council. at 3:48 and reconvened at 3:53 P.M. explained that the mmissioner's purpose was to judge it of the design/and make a recommendation to City 2. Community Devel ment irector Jerry Herman showed the slides submitted by Ms. G u/-�swas, of her work. He then explained the maquette she submitted and stated the maquette that would be submitted to the City Cou^ee eeting. Discussion followed as to orientating the artwork tt le Tampico and Washington Street. 4. Chairmand if to ing wasn't to be included. Staff stated it was discussedot inclu d in this design. Commissioner Shamis stated thie the price. APP2-16 6 ATTACHMENT 19 Planning Commission Meeting March 12, 1996 ) 3. Co issioner Newkirk stated the property owner gains a great deal of land. Staff s ted he would gain more land but, he still had less buildable land due to the ea ent. 4. Commissioner r asked if all the property owners had agreed to this. Staff stated they did and ff was in the process of recording the necessary documents 5. Commissioner Gardner asked aboAtruction a access to the easement. Discussion followed regarding the easement c of the perimeter wall. 6. There being no further discussion, it was `mo. ed nand seconded by Commissioners Butler/Barrows to adopt Minute Motion 96-007 making a determination that Street Vacation 96-028 is in compliance with the adopted /a Quinta General Plan. Unanimously approved. C. Cove Area Urban Forestry Project No. 95-10; a request of Ray Lopez, for approval of a concept reforestation design plan adjacent to the Bear Creek Bike Path. 1. Public Works Director Dave Cosper presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department and introduced Ray Lopez, landscape architect for the project. 2. Mr. Ray Lopez stated the Bike Path consisted of 15,000 linear feet. As designed by artist Allan Sonfest, the Path would consist of four zones denoting the landscape evolution through time; from the past to the present. Staff explained that the installation of the plant material would be done by volunteers from local organizations and the adjoining neighborhood and the City would coordinate the work program utilizing a landscape architect. 3. Chairman Abels asked what the lifespan of the Oleander was anticipated to be. Mr. Lopez stated approximately 30-years unless infected by disease. 4. Commissioner Anderson asked about the water element at the south end. Mr. Lopez stated it was designed to be a watering hole for the local wildlife and described the site, vegetation, and plant life to be used. Commissioner Anderson asked what was happening at the intersection of Avenida Montezuma and Calle Chillon. Mr. Lopez stated this area was a natural transition between Zones 1 and 2 and would be a rest area. Discussion followed regarding the rest stop locations in respect to the local streets in the vicinity. PC3-12 3 Planning Commission Meeting March 12, 1996 5. Commissioner Anderson asked Mr. Lopez to go into more detail as to what trees would be planted in each zone. Mr. Lopez stated the trees to be used would typify the era of each time period and would be low maintenance. 6. Commissioner Anderson asked how the formal planting zone would transition to the next. Mr. Lopez stated it was an informal breakup and would continue down the path to the more drought tolerant plants. Discussion followed regarding the type of corridor to be created. 7. Chairman Abels asked where the flood channel was in relationship to the path. Mr. Lopez showed the channel location in relation to the Bike Path on the map. 8. Commissioner Barrows stated she appreciated the idea of walking through time, but she was concerned about the location of the formal native landscaping. Mr. Lopez showed the location of the native and formal planting on the map with discussion following concerning the impact of the ornamental planting. Mr. Lopez stated there would be no visual impact from the street as most of the Bike Path was not visible from the street. 9. Public Works Director Dave Cosper stated the City was working in conjunction with the La Quinta Arts Foundation to create rest stops that would contain a description of the area as well as an explanation of the water and shade features. Commissioner Anderson asked if the rest stops would change as you progress along the path. Staff reiterated that the rest stops were a project of the Arts Foundation and it was hoped that each rest stop would be different. It was the intention of the Arts Foundation to create rest stops representational of the theme presented. 10. Commissioner Tyler asked if public hearings had ever been held. Staff stated there were no public hearings held, but staff did have public meetings with property owners adjacent to the Path to develop the plan. 11. Commissioner Tyler asked if the basic planting would be within ten or fifteen feet of the path. Mr. Lopez stated the width of the landscape area varied as you progressed through the path. It varied from 2-3 feet wide to 25-feet wide. Discussion followed as to the location of the plant material on the path. 12. Commissioner Tyler asked about a Council report that indicated there would be 2,700 trees planted and he did not see that number represented on the plan. Mr. Lopez stated that due to the monetary constraints, the irrigation system PC342 4 Planning Commission Meeting March 12, 1996 was addressed first and the plant costs kept down. The City would not be purchasing 2,700 trees for the Path; probably only half that number. Cost will dictate the number of trees and plants that are installed. 13. Commissioner Tyler stated his concern about adding a water feature to draw wildlife because of the potential nuisances caused by local children. Commissioner Tyler stated his concern about the cost as well. Public Works Director Dave Cosper explained the grant the City had applied for and received. Commissioner Tyler stated he was not opposed to the idea but, felt it was beyond what was needed. 14. Commissioner Barrows asked staff about the Oleanders to be used to provide screening at the bottom of the Path. She thought a more creative plant could be used. Mr. Lopez stated the Oleander was used due to its rapid growth to provide shade, as well as being drought tolerant plants. 15. Commissioner Barrows stated the water feature was desirable but, the reality of its use was difficult to understand. In addition, she was concerned with the taking of a natural area, which preserves the viewshed, and planting materials not natural to the area. Perhaps artwork should be used in some other location in the City. In addition, the plants/trees were being planted at regular intervals and should be broken up to not appear so rigid. She would encourage the use of native plants that are flowering and beautiful from our native environment. She would strongly discourage the use of Brazilian or California Pepper trees, and replace them with native trees (i.e., Blue Palo Verde, Mesquite, etc.). 16. Chairman Abels stated that since there was so many questions by the Commissioners this item should be continued to allow staff time to supply more information. 17. Commissioner Butler concurred that staff should consider the comments made by the Commission and present that information at the next meeting. 18. Following discussion, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Anderson/Barrows to continue this subject to the meeting of March 26, 1996. Unanimously approved. D. Consisten_ydin for or the Proposed Acquisition of Property; a request of the City to certify the profs O acquisition of property at the northwest corner of Highway 111 and Washington Stieeta&being consistent with the City's General Plan. PC3-12 5 ATTACHMENT 3 The sculpture -- to be called "Descanso," Spanish for "rest" -- is designed to honor the native Cahuilla Indian culture. The design is a stone spiral approximately 30 feet in diameter. Growing out of the center will be a live mesquite tree with a stone -hewn Cahuilla basket sitting at its base. Attached to the spiral will be a drinking fountain and sitting area. Within the spiral will be a memory garden in which artifacts relating to •the geology and history of the Coachella Valley will be imbedded. w' s+ PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT DATE: MARCH 26, 1996, CONTINUED FROM MARCH 12, 1996 CASE: URBAN FORESTRY PROJECT NO. 95-10 APPLICANT: RAY LOPEZ, A.S.L.A., LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT REPRESENTATIVE: JOHN FREELAND, SENIOR ENGINEER PUBLIC WORKS, RAY LOPEZ, A.S.L.A. REQUEST: APPROVAL OF A CONCEPTUAL REFORESTATION DESIGN OF BEAR CREEK BIKE PATH LOCATION: BEAR CREEK BIKE PATH ALONG THE WESTERN BOUNDARY OF THE COVE BACKGROUND: This item was continued from the March 12, 1996, Planning Commission meeting in order to allow staff to provide additional information and plans for review. To assist in clarification, John Freeland, Senior Engineer Public Works Department, directed Mr. Ray Lopez, A.S.L.A., Landscape Architect, to prepare detailed landscaping maps/plans for the Commission's use. Mr. Freeland specifically requested that these plans be very concise with particular emphasis on addressing the comments and questions raised by the Commissioners at their last meeting. The previous staff report and minutes are attached for your review (Attachment 1). RECOMMENDATION: By Minute Motion 96 approve the conceptual design of the Cove Area Urban Forestry Project. Attachments: 1. Planning Commission Staff Report dated March 12, 1996. 2. Planning Commission minutes (excerpts) for the meeting of March 12, 1996. 3. Conceptual Plans (For Planning Commission Only) doccb-gt.001 ATTACHMENT 1 DATE: CASE: APPLICANT: REPRESENTATIVE: REQUEST: LOCATION: BACKGROUND: PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT MARCH 12,1996 URBAN FORESTRY PROJECT NO.95-10 RAY LOPEZ, A.S.L.A., LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT JOHN FREELAND, SENIOR ENGINEER PUBLIC WORKS, RAY LOPEZ, A.S.L.A. APPROVAL OF A CONCEPTUAL REFORESTRATION DESIGN OF BEAR CREEK BIKE PATH BEAR CREEK BIKE PATH ALONG THE WESTERN BOUNDARY OF THE COVE In November of 1992, the City Council, by Resolution 92-88, authorized staff to apply to the State of California Transportation Commission for funding through the Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Program for the Urban Forestry Project in the Cove Area. The "Project" consists of reforestation of approximately 39 acres directly adjacent to the Bear Creek Bike Path (Attachment 1). During the Council meeting of July 18, 1995 (Attachment 2), the City Council, by Minute Motion, authorized the execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Landscape Architect, Ray Lopez, and with Environmental Artist, Alan Sonfist, for the purpose of developing this project. On July 24, 1995, staff was notified of the California Transportation Commission's decision approving funding for the area Urban Forestry Project. The original grant application requested funding in the amount of $295,000 but was reduced to $255,699 by the Transportation Commission. These funds are for the purchase of flora and the design and installation of an irrigation system to support this plant life. The City has budgeted $80,000 from the Community Services Project Fund for support of items not covered under the grant guidelines ( i.e. labor and equipment to assist in volunteer planting, and construction of rest stops). On September 19, 1995, the City Council, by Minute Motion, acted to approve the execution of the agreement between the State of California, Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Program, and the City of La Quinta for the Cove Area Urban Forestry Project No. 95-10 (Attachment 3). C AWPDOCS\STAFFRPT.EN3 Mr. Alan Sonfist has provided a master plan. The plan is a chronological progression down the path from the South (Calle Tecate & Avenida Montezuma) to the North (Montezuma & Avenida Carranza). The area first encountered is called the Entrance Zone, and focuses on the surroundings that would have been prevalent prior to human intervention. It is landscaped with native and existing vegetation and includes the duplication of natural habitat and the installation of a wildlife watering habitat. Zone 1 is the "Native" Zone. This zone is punctuated by additional native/indigenous plants and trees. There will be some minor mounding with depressions that represent work performed by ancient native American inhabitants. Zone 2 represents an agricultural period of the Coachella Valley. Zone 3 indicates the ornamental style of landscape architecture present during the 1950's and 60's. The ornamental landscaping theme is further carried out in Zone 4, with native and lush plantings including informal and formal plantings of drought tolerant plants and trees. On February 12, 1996, the Parks and Recreation Commission reviewed the plan and sent a recommendation to the City Council for approval of the concept drawing (Attachment 4) On February 16, 1996, the Art in Public Places Commission reviewed and recommended approval of the concept drawing to the City Council (Attachment 5). Alternatives for the Planning Commission to consider: 1. Approve Staff s recommendation to approve conceptual design of the Cove Area Urban Forestry Project No. 95-10 2. Request Staff to make certain revisions to conceptual plans and resubmit for approval at the Planning Commission meeting of March 26, 1996. 3. Provide Staff with alternative direction. RECOMMENDATION: By Minute Motion 96- , approve the conceptual design of the Cove Area Urban Forestry Project. Attachments: 1. City Council Minutes of November 17, 1992 2. City Council Minutes of July 18, 1995 3. City Council Minutes of September 19, 1995 2. Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes of February 12, 1996 3. Art in Public Places Commission Minutes of February 16, 1996 C A W P DOC S \STAFFRPT. EN3 Prepared by: FREELAND, Senior Engineer Submitted by: &.L CHRISTINE DI IO O, Planning Manager C A W PDOC S\S TAFFRPT. EN 3 PC ATTACHMENT 1 z a� fbOF M� COUNCIL MEETING DATE: November 17, 1992 ITEM TITLE: Authorization for application to Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Program for Urban Forestry Grant AGENDA CATEGORY: PUBLIC HEARING: BUSINESS SESSION: CONSENT CALENDAR: STUDY SESSION: BACKGROUND: The Resources Agency for the State of California has mad available grant funds for the purpose of mitigating the effects of expande or new transportation facilities. The City of La Quinta intends to apply fo funds for the development of an Urban Forestry Program in the cove area t m t.gatc- she nv—rJa r✓io... Of n117 enldAa B armuv4✓, Eisenhower the development of the bike path and street improveme:its w_JtY..in the Cove. FISCAL IMPLICATIONS: None at this time. APPROVED BY: RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council approve this application r Submitted by: ignature Approved for submission to City Council: THOMAS P. GENOVESE, ACTING CITY MANAG. City of La Quinta Memorandum To: The Honorable Mayor and the City Council From: Clint Bohlen, Parks and Recreation Manager Date: November 17, 1992 Subj: Authorization for Application to Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Program for Urban Forestry Grant BACKGROUND The Resource Agency of the State of California has made available grant money for the purpose of mitigating the effects of expanded or developed transportation facilities (public streets, highways). The grant can be written in one of three categories: urban forestry; resource lands acquisition; or roadside recreational development. Staff has discussed the various options at length, and brought the issue before the Community Services Commission fro their comment. The consenus has been to pursue the development of an urban forestry program in the Cove area in response to the widening of Bermudas, Eisenhower, Avenue 52, the Bike path and the street improvements within the Cove. The concept is broken up into two projects: forestation of the residential area of the Cove, and the forestation of the Bear Creek Channel Bike path. The goal in the residential area is to cooperate with property owners in the Cove in the planting of trees in front of homes within the City's right-of-way. The City will assume responsbility for the maintenance of the trees, but the homeowners must agree to provide the tree with irrigation. Initial costs to the City for tree planting coordination are estimated at $16,540.00. If the grant is approved by the State, long term maintenance costs can be discussed prior to signing the agreement. The Bike path project involves placing trees along the path in length from Sinaloa to Tecate. Irrigation costs would be incorporated in the grant. Volunteer assistance has been sought and tenative commitments received from the La Quinta Soroptomist's Environmental Committee; the Lions Club of La Quinta; and the Boys and Girls Club of La Quinta. Volunteer support is also being sought from the Rotary Club, and all organizations which have received Community Service Grant funds from the City. A Resolution is required to be submitted with the application showing the Council's support for the Application. The Resolution has been reviewed and approved. by the City Attorney. The grant is due Monday, November 30. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the Council approve this application by signing the attached Resolution. City Council Minutes with the recommendation of the Commiss i orf. November 17, 1992 Councilmeer Bohnenberger concurred �'ith all that has been said, buttoted that the ones to suffer from this are the children. a agreed that if it can'tfbe worked out within the two weeks, hen the re-allocationtrry ould proceed. Mayor Pena suggested that he and Best sit down with them and attempt t� get it resolved. MOTION - It as moved by CIcilmembers Sniff/Franklin to continue this matter of re -cation of Community Services Grant Funds to the first meetin December. Motion carried unanimously. INUTE ORDER N92-200. 4. CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION FOR APPLICATION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ENHANCEMENT AND MITIGATION PROGRAM FOR URBAN FORESTRY GRANT. Mr. Genovese, Interim City Manager, advised that The Resource Agency for the State of California has made available grant funds for the purpose of mitigating the effects of expanded or new transportation facilities. The City intends to apply for funds for the development of an Urban Forestry program in the Cove area to mitigate the expansion of Avenida Bermudas, Eisenhower Dr., Avenue 52 and the development of the bike path and street improvements within the Cove. He recommended that the resolution presented be adopted which authorizes the filing of an application. He noted that there are no financial obligations at this point. RESOLUTION NO. 92-88 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL, OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL ENHANCEMENT AND MITIGATION PROGRAM UNDER SECTION 164.56 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE FOR THE PROJECT KNOWN AS COVE AREA URBAN FORESTRY PROGRAM. It was moved by Councilmembers Sniff/Rushworth that Resolution No. 92-88 be adopted. Motion carried unanimously. 5. CONSIDERATI OF AGREEMENT WIT MUNI FINANCIAL SERVICES (MFS) TO PROVIDE TYWIDE PARCEL AUD T SERVICES. Mr. O'Reilly' Finance Director, dvised that the matter before the Council ,'s approval of an reement with Muni Financial Services (M ) to provide parc 1 audit services. He then explained wh`t a parcel audit as outlined in the staff RESOLUTION NO. 92-88 RESOLUTICN OF THE CITY COUNCIL, OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL ENHANCEMENT AND MITIGATION PROGRAM UNDER THE SECTION 164.56 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE FOR THE PROJECT KNOWN AS COVE AREA URBAN FORESTRY PROGRAM WHEREAS, the Legislature of the State of California has enacted AB 471 (Chapter 106 of the Statutes of 1989), which is intended to provide $10 million annual for a period of 10 years for grant funds to local, state and federal agencies and nonprofit entities for projects to enhance and mitigate the environmental impacts of modified or new public transportation facilities; and WHEREAS, the Resources Agency has established the procedures and criteria for reviewing grant proposals and is required to submit to the California Transportation Commission a list of recommended projects from which the grant recipients will be selected; and WHEREAS, said procedures and criteria established by the Resources Agency require a resolution certifying the approval of application by the applicant's governing body before submission of said application to the State; and WHEREAS, the applicant if selected, will enter into an agreement with the State of California to carry out the environmental enhancement and mitigation project; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, DOES HEREBY: 1. Approve the filing of an application for the Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Program for assistance. 2. Certifies that said applicant will make adequate provisions for operation and maintenance of the project. 3. Appoints the City Manager as agent of the Cove Area Urban Forestry Program to conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents, including, but not limited to applications, agreements, amendments, payment requests and so on, which may be necessary for the completion of the aforementioned project. Attachment B Resolution'No. 92-88 continued PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of November, 1992 by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Bohnenberger, Franklin, Pena, Rushworth, Sniff NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE _ ATTE-K : PAJNDRA JUHOLA, (,elty Clerk ity of La Quinta, California APPROVED AS TO FORM: DAWN HONEYWELL, CITY ATTORNEY City of La Quinta, California JOHN PkENA, 1f,Y-OR City of La Quinta, California Attachment B PC ATTACHMENT 2 c&t,, 4 49&ro AGENDA CATEGORY: )UNCIL/RDA MEETING DATE: July 18, 1995 'EM TrME: Approval of Professional Services Agreement with Ray Lopez to Prepare Design Documents for Landscape Improvements to the Bear Creek Bike Trail BUSINESS SESSION: CONSENT CALENDAR: STUDY SESSION: PUBLIC HEARING: Approve Professional Services Agreements with Ray Lopez, Landscape Architect and Alan Sonfist, Environmental Artist to prepare the overall design scheme and design documents for landscape improvements to the Bear Creek Bike Trail. y Iu V ; V 0 ► The Fiscal Year 1995/96 Capital Improvement Program has allocated $372,000 in funding for this project. The costs for the (2) two professional services agreements for design of this project ($27,400 for all four phases) are the first expenses charged to this project funding. Therefore there are adequate funds to support the cost for these professional services agreements. -,jiWgl MIN I 31 WA 1 MAX The City of La Quinta previously made application to the State of California Resources Agency for funds under the Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Program. The value of the grant applied for is $295,000 and the City has budgeted $80,000 for items (such as labor and equipment to assist in volunteer planting) not covered by the grant. According to the program requirements, the funds would be utilized to provide design development documents, water main tap(s), purchase of trees and associated irrigation costs. The project covers approximately 39 acres of City property adjacent to the Bear Creek Bike Trail in the "Cove" area. The project concept was previously approved by the State, but was low in priority and did not receive funding in previous cycles. It is anticipated the funding will be approved during the current cycle (1995/96). The project is scheduled to be constructed in (4) four phases. The following is a breakdown of each phase, it's location, acreage, total amount of trees per phase and average density of trees (amount of trees per square feet). Pbw Area Acreage No. of TrM Dewy / SF Tecate to Chillion 9.7 676 1 / 625 i 2 Chillion to Chihuahua 13.3 928 1 / 624 Chihuahua to Durango 8.5 596 1 / 621 3 Durango to Tampico 7.2 504 1 / 625 4 38.70 2,704 _1 / 623.75 (Avg.) Totals Ray Lopez' professional services support to the project includes: Planting Plans, Irrigation Plans, Staking Plans (for tree/shrubbery support) and Standard Details and Notes. Mr. Lopez is a registered landscape architect recognized by the State of California Board of Landscape Architects. The City has successfully utilized the services of Mr. Lopez on previous City sponsored landscape projects. Mr. Lopez has agreed to complete the work in phases. Phase I (Tecate to Chillion) is approximately $4,375. It is estimated that all four phases will cost $17,500. Upon completion and acceptance by City of deliverables as outlined in the Professional Services Agreement (i.e. Plans, Specifications, and Engineer's Estimate) for Phase 1, Mr. Lopez will be authorized to proceed with Phase II. This approach will be continued until all four phases are completed. The four phases of design are required because this project consists of four different areas._,.,.!. Alan Sonfist, an internationally renowned environmental artist, will coordinate with the landscape architect to create an artistically enhanced landscape design for all four phases. Mr. Sonfist's past projects are outlined in Attachment 1. Mr. Sonfist will provide a detailed site plan and rendering of the Bear Creek Bike Trail landscape Masterplan, a complete list of the plants, and the size and location of each. A written narrative of the basic concept of the theme of the "park" will also be provided. The Professional Services Agreement for Mr. Sonfist is $9,900. In order for this project to utilize program funds and move forward, a concept theme, Masterplan, and ar irrigation and planting plan are essential. Once this is accomplished, competitive bids can be sought foi irrigation installation and for the purchase of flora to be incorporated into the project. Alternatives for Council to consider: 1. Approve staff" s recommendation 2. Deny Staffs recommendation 3. Provided with alternate direction. David M.7ts , Public Works Director/City Engineer 2- 9M8C.doc/JW City Council Minutes 7 July 18, 1995 000 8. APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ART LOPEZ TO PREPARE DESIGN DOCUMENTS FOR LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS TO THE BEAR CREEK BIKE TRAIL. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Cathcart to approve the Consent Calendar as amended. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 95-147. Mr. R\hd Tyler, 44-215 Villeta Drive, was strongly opposed to travel authorization for Mfia to participate in an official delegation visit to thgolocaust Memorial Museuashington, D.C. He pointed out that the trip wo d cost more than the amouity contributed to the Holocaust Memorial in Palm,6esert. He felt that both expenld be privately funded and were inappropriate uses of City funds. He urged cil to deny the travel authorization. Mayoadv ed that the request was a result off invitation from Virginia Criste who'sng th delegation. He advised that he hasn't made a commitment to make the trnd th the request is simply to find./out if the Council has an interest in particin the egation. Council Member Perki didn't feel that it's,/ppropriate to spend taxpayers' money on such trips because it do n't provide or bring anything back to the community. He advised that he wouldn't s It rt it. Council Member Sniff didn't i&el thatyit has any direct value to the City and wouldn't support it either. Council concurred. No action was taken on this Regarding Item No 5: Council Member Perkins ked if all Counc�tMembers had been polled for interest in attending and Mayor Pe- advised that all Cou it Members received an invitation. MOTION - It was mo d by Council Members Sni Perkins. to approve overnight travel for the Mayor and M or Pro Tem to attend the Ann Mayors' and Council Members' Executive Forum in onterey, July 26-28. 1995 (Consent Calendar Item No. 5). Motion carried unanimousl . MINUTE ORDER NO. 95-148. PC ATTACHMENT 3 c&t,, 4 4 Qum& AGENDA CATEGORY: OUNCIL/RDA MEETING DATE: September 19, 1995 fEM TITLE: Approve Authorization to Execute a Cooperative Agreement with the State of California for the Cove Area Urban Forestry Project BUSINESS SESSION: CONSENT CALENDAR:S STUDY SESSION: PUBLIC HEARING: Execute a Cooperative Agreement with the State of California for the Cove Area Urban Forestry Project. None In November of 1992, the City Council authorized an application to the State of California Transportation Commission for funding through the Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Program for the Urban Forestry Project in the Cove Area. The project consists of reforestation of approximately 39 acres directly adjacent to the Bear Creek Bike Path (Attachment 1). During the Council meeting of July 18, 1995, the City Council authorized the execution of professional services agreements with Landscape Architect, Ray Lopez, and Environmental Artist, Alan Sonfist, for the purpose of developing this project. On July 24, 1995, Staff was notified of the California Transportation Commission's decision approving funding for the Cove Area Urban Forestry Project. The original grant application requested funding in the amount of $295, 000 but was reduced to $255,699. These funds are for the purchase of flora and the design and installation of an irrigation system to support this plant life. The City has budgeted $80,000 from the Community Services Project Fund for support items not covered under the grant guidelines ( i.e. labor and equipment to assist in volunteer planting). FINIDINGS AND ALTERNATIVES: In order to receive reimbursement of funds for this project it will be necessary for the Local Entity (City of La Quinta) to enter into a Local Entity -State Agreement (Attachment 2). 950919a.doc Alternatives for Council to consider: Approve staffs recommendation. If the City wishes to receive reimbursement of funding from the State for this project, there are no other alternatives to consider. 2. Deny staffs recommendation. Provide staff with alternate direction. David M. Cos ublic Works Director/City Engineer 9SO 19A.doc 2 Attachmnt 1 ,/ �t;�eIa Sao ir-_ 7 try r, THE DESERT t' � LL�QCII �i ai �/ �- I III Ip0.1 � GEM OF u.re..,w 11ll I � t • II 1 L II' I till ,il - e , I ��•4� ' M51'IItlO'O t �I I uM wrap i t.,rcw++aasrara+vr� _ ' �•. ,� °.'`�►w.,,, �; I,r ! ��/; i i II. 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ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION T LOW TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF CALLS ESTADO BETWEEN DESERT DRIVE AND AVENIDA BERMUDAS ON FRIDAYS BETWEEN OCTOBE , 19(9THROUGH APRIL, 1996 FOR THE LA QUINTA MAINSTREET M PLA E IN COMPLIANCE WITH MINOR TEMPORARY OUTDOOR EVA T TPERM17,(MTOE 95-098) CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL. APPLICANT: QUINTA CHAMBER OF CONMIERCE. 4. AWARD OF CONTRAC T OR THE PURCA OF FIVE 1/2-TON PICK-UP TRUCKS. 5. AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COVE AREA URBAN FORESTRY PROJECT. 6. APPROVAL OF - VERNIGHT VEL FOR PARKS & RECREATION DIRECTOR, SENI CENTS SUPERVISOR AND ONE PARKS & RECREATION CO SIONER O ATTEND THE CALIFORNIA & PACIFIC SOUTHWEST RECRE ON PARK CONFERENCE IN SAN DIEGO, FEBRUARY 8-11, 1996. 7. ACCEPTANCE OF ADAMS 0$ ET IMPROVEMENTS FROM AVENUE 47 TO HIGHWAY 111, PROJECT N 924. 8. ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT EE FOR MILES AVENUE AND DUNE PALMS D, ROAPROJECT NO.95- 9. APPROVAL OF FINAL AND S klIVISION AGREEMENTS FOR TRACTS 23935-6 AND 23535. 10. REPORT OF ACTION Y THE PLANNINwCONIMISSION ON PUBLIC USE PERMIT NO. 95-016 OR DESERT SANDS D SCHOOL DISTRICT; APPROVING ATC, CT EDUCATIONAL ERVICE CENTER WITH APPROXIMATEL00 SQ. FT.OF FLOOR SPACE, LOCATED NORTHEAST OFRSECTION OF DUNE PALMS ROAD AND AVENUE 48. City Council Minutes 22 September 19, 1995 11. APPROVAL OF ITLE CHANGE FROM ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR/CITY ERK TO CITY CLERK AND APPROVAL.OF AMENDED JOB DESCRIPTION. 12. AUTHORIZATION OF CHASE OF SIGNAL POLES FROM COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE FOR SIGNAL ROVEMENTS AT WASHINGTON STREET AND STATE HIGHWAY 111. 13. AUTHORIZATION TO RECEIVE BIDS FOR THE/ORTS SLURRY SEAL AND RESTRIPING PROGRAM: - PROJECT NO.95-06. 14. APPROVAL OF THE PALM SPRINGS DESERT R CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU CHANGE TO JOINT'POWERS AGREEMENT TO ALLOW DESERT HOT SPRINGS TOBECOME A MEMBER OF THE CVB. Ms. Terry er' Henderson, 54-711 EisenhowDrivef addressed the Council on Consent Calendar Item No. 13. She was concerned that�the.eiming of the slurry seal project along Washington Street in conjunction with the redesiiting of the Washington Street/Highway I11 intersection would cause traffic congestion pro lems. She suggested that the Council consider completing Adams Street to alleviate_ iaaff�c on Washington Street. Council Member Perkins asked if the slurry,.�sealing ould take place prior to restriping the streets to which Mr. Cosper, Public Wks Directorresponded yes. Council Member Perkins advised thatA delay in the Washington Street/Highway I I I intersection redesign would concern h m because of the difficulty in obtaining CalTrans approvals.. i� Mr. Cosper advised that the cons ction is expected to tak�. place in December and January. The construction plan is not major -- it cons is of opening up two northbound lanes on Washington;eet. The slurry seal work on ashington Street will not include the area between Avenue 48 and the Washington Street b dge. The contractor is required to keep one lane of traffic open during the slurry seal process along Washington Street. The complete process is expected to be done in a short p6riod of time and shouldn't cause much traff c congestion. He advised that the biggest:problems are in residential areas where veiicles exit driveways onto recently slurry -sealed streets. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Bangerter to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended with Item No. 3 being approved by RESOLUTION NO. 95- 69. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 95-174. PC ATTACHMENT 4 V. PUBLIC COMMENT Randy Baca, PO Box 3, La Quints - Mr. Baca, representing La Quinta Wildcats Softball Team, spoke regarding improvements at the Sports Complex. Mr. Baca's suggestions were to cement the inside of the storage room, make locking storage compartments for the youth organizations to store supplies, and to increase the electrical receptacles so that things do not short out due to overloading. Mr. Baca indicated that he is able to contact individuals for volunteer assistance in these improvements. Ms. Nicholson informed the Commission that the Parks & Recreation Department and the Public Works Department are currently reviewing these and other improvements at the Sports Complex and will contact Mr. Baca regarding his suggestions. Kay Ladner, CVRPD District 4 Representative, 45-871 Clinton Street, Indio - Ms. Ladner introduced herself to the Commission and described her background with the City. Ms. Ladner then discussed the funds used for improvements at the La Quinta Sports Complex. She is available if anyone has any questions. VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIALS - None The next item was considered out of order. Vlll. COMMISSION BUSINESS B. Urban Forestry Grant Program Dave Casper, Public Works Director and John Freeland, Sr. Engineer, reviewed the Conceptual Drawings of the Cove Area Urban Forestry Project with the Commission. Also present was Landscape Architect Ray Lopez, who along with Environmental Artist Alan Sonfest, helped developed the Conceptual Drawings. The design and implementation plans were discussed in detail. Mr. Freeland added that the City has just received State funding approval, and the Public Works Department is currently waiting for right-of-way approval. Construction should begin within 2 months of receiving this approval. irrigation will be the first improvement completed by staff; the remaining improvements will depend on volunteers because planting of the trees is not covered within the guidelines of the Urban Forestry Grant. It was moved by Commissioner Brenneis/ingram to recommend approval of the Urban Forestry Program in concept to the City Council. Unanimous. VII. STAFF REPORTS A. Attendance Report The January Attendance Report reflects one week of Leisure Enrichment and Afterschool Enrichment classes. Also included in the report was 2 day care programs, a Chili Cook -Off, Pizza Movie Night for Teens, a Putting Contest, a Big Band Dance, and Showboat Production. B. Upcoming Events Some events planned for March by the Parks & Recreation Department and the Senior Center include a St. Patrick's Day Luncheon, Healthy Cooking Class, a Big Band Dance, a one -day dog training class, Winner Recital, and Congressman Bona's Mobile Office will be at the Sr. Center. Staff will also be assisting with the Greater Coachella Valley Soap Box Derby on March 23, 1996. Some changes will be made to the Attendance Report next month to provide additional information. Commissioner Pedersen asked R Trip Camps/Day Care could be run on Staff Development days which are held throughout the year at DSUSD. Staff indicated that programs are already scheduled for these days, except February 26, 1996. PRCNIIN.016 2 pC ATTACHMENT 5 Art in Public Places Minutes February 16, 1996 12. There being no further d�sl Commissioners Shamis/Rey submitted by the Public Works that weatherproof electrical of decorations. on, it moved and seconded by to rove the conceptual drawings as ent. Senior Engineer Freeland stated would also be provided for the holiday B. Request of the Public Works Department for review of environmental artwork contained within the conceptual design of the Cove area Urban Forestry Project 95-10 1. Senior Engineer John Freeland oriented the project as being on the western side of the Cove, traveling the length of the Cove north and south and parallel with the Bear Creek Bike Path or about 15,000 lineal feet long. In coordination with the Landscape Architect, Ray Lopez and Environmental Artist, Allan Sonfest, a plan was put together to plant trees under the Urban Forest Grant. He went on to explain the plan and how it came to be. The landscaping design, which begins at the south end of the Cove and extend to the northern end, would start with plantings from prehistory times and progress through time till the present at the northern end. It would contain plantings indigenous to that time and place with plants sparsely planted with a watering hole for the local animals. The program was in conjunction with the La Quinta Arts Foundation for the placement of artwork along the path. Water will be brought to the site for the watering hole. The path would move on to agricultural planting from the 1950's- 60's style of evergreens, palms and cactus with green rock. Next would be the ornamental plants with evergreens and mass plantings followed with an ornamental design that was a back to nature design, a duplication of the habitat area, with drought tolerant plants. Ornamental, native, lush landscaping would lead up to the north end flanked on either side by Avenida Montezuma. The tamarisk trees that were removed, will be replaced as soon as possible with swale shrubs. The path would include sites for shade structure, drinking fountains with four areas to provide relief from the heat. The Forestry Grant provides for 2,700 trees to be planted. The Grant however, does not provide for any labor. The City will therefore use volunteers and City employees to construct the path. It will take a while to get the whole project done as the weather is beginning to change and it will be hard to get volunteers. 2. Mr. Ray Lopez, landscape architect for the project, stated the artist's concept is to walk through the progression of time. 3. Chairman Walling asked what the pallet of trees would consist of. Mr. Lopez stated it would contain the Palo Verde and Mesquite trees, in addition to others as the artist wanted historical native trees, which enlarged the list. APP2-16 4 Art in Public Places Minutes February 16, 1996 4. Commissioner Shamis asked if there would be any benches provided. Senior Engineer Freeland stated there would be benches, as well as shade structures, drinking fountains, and trash receptacles. He went on to show their locations on the path. 5. Commissioner Kennedy asked if the trees would be planted adjacent to the path. Senior Engineer Freeland stated that even though 90% the trees would have to be planted on the eastern side of the path, they would still provide shade. 6. Commissioner Reynolds asked if art would fit into the path. Senior Engineer Freeland stated the path would include art, but at present there were no funds. The only artwork would be at the southern beginning point where the Arts Foundation, in conjunction with artist Judy Bocca, had started a Youth Art Program to place art on the path. It was hoped that the Arts Foundation in conjunction with local artists, would continue the Youth Artwork program to produce additional artwork. 7. Commissioner Kennedy asked if the trees and bushes clustered together, would cause any concern for safety. Senior Engineer Freeland went over the density of the planting and explained there should be no problems as the planting was not that dense. 8. Commissioner Davis asked if the remaining rest stations could have youth artworks. Senior Engineer Freeland stated yes, this was only a conceptual design and the sites lend themselves to art. The only concern was trying to keep with the theme of the chronological order of the path. Verbiage could also be added on the sidewalk to give a walking tour. 9. Commissioner Kennedy asked if display cards would be installed to describe the planting. Senior Engineer Freeland stated the plans called for some type of identification. 10. Commissioner Kennedy asked if the other vegetation could also be identified, especially the native. Senior Engineer Freeland stated they were trying to keep the amount of things that could be vandalized down. 11. Commissioner Shamis asked if the City would continue to include the children with the artwork to keep them involved and not vandalizing? APP2-16 5 Art in Public Places Minutes February 16, 1996 12. Commissioner Kennedy stated that during the community planning meetings, it was discussed that this vegetation might block the mountain view. Senior Engineer Freeland stated this should not be a problem as the trees were planted every 600 feet. 13. Commissioner ?Kennedy expressed her concern that the Tamarisk trees that had been removed be replaced with something as soon as possible. 14. Senior Engineer Freeland explained the original list of trees that were to be planted. 15. Commissioner Kennedy stated she was not sure about the use of the green rock. Senior Engineer Freeland stated this would not be a large area, and the artist wanted the rock as it was representational of the 1950's. 16. Chairman Walling asked if there was a consensus among the Commissioners regarding the conceptual design. The Commission unanimously approved the design. Chairman Walling called a eak at 3:48 and reconvened at 3:53 P.M. C. Review ma u to submitted by Barbara Grygutis fo a La Quinta Villa e Retention BasiikProiect. 1.. Chairman W ing explained that the mmissioner's purpose was to judge the artistic ele ent of the desig d make a recommendation to City Council. 2. Community Devel ment irector Jerry Herman showed the slides submitted by Ms. G ut' of her work. He then explained the maquette she submitted and stated t s was the maquette that would be submitted to the City Council at their ex eeting. Discussion followed as to orientating the artwork to its loc on at lle Tampico and Washington Street. 4. Chairman W ing asked if terr ing wasn't to be included. Staff stated it was discussed, t it was not inclu d in this design. Commissioner Shamis stated thi should reduce the price. APP2-16 6 ATTACHMENT 2 Planning Commission Meeting March 12, 1996 3. Commissioner Newkirk stated the property owner gains a great deal of land. Staff stated he would gain more land but, he still had less buildable land due to the easement. 4. Commissioner Tyler asked if all the property owners had agreed to this. Staff stated they did and staff was in the process of recording the necessary documents 5. Commissioner Gardner asked about the access to the easement. Discussion followed regarding the easement and construction of the perimeter wall. 6. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Butler/Barrows to adopt Minute Motion 96-007 making a determination that Street Vacation 96-028 is in compliance with the adopted La Quinta General Plan. Unanimously approved. C. Cove Area Urban Forestry Project No. 95-10; a request of Ray Lopez, for approval of a concept reforestation design plan adjacent to the Bear Creek Bike Path. 1. Public Works Director Dave Cosper presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department and introduced Ray Lopez, landscape architect for the project. 2. Mr. Ray Lopez stated the Bike Path consisted of 15,000 linear feet. As designed by artist Allan Sonfest, the Path would consist of four zones denoting the landscape evolution through time; from the past to the present. Staff explained that the installation of the plant material would be done by volunteers from local organizations and the adjoining neighborhood and the City would coordinate the work program utilizing a landscape architect. 3. Chairman Abels asked what the lifespan of the Oleander was anticipated to be. Mr. Lopez stated approximately 30-years unless infected by disease. 4. Commissioner Anderson asked about the water element at the south end. Mr. Lopez stated it was designed to be a watering hole for the local wildlife and described the site, vegetation, and plant life to be used. Commissioner Anderson asked what was happening at the intersection of Avenida Montezuma and Calle Chillon. Mr. Lopez stated this area was a natural transition between Zones 1 and 2 and would be a rest area. Discussion followed regarding the rest stop locations in respect to the local streets in the vicinity. PC3-12 3 Planning Commission Meeting March 12, 1996 5. Commissioner Anderson asked Mr. Lopez to go into more detail as to what trees would be planted in each zone. Mr. Lopez stated the trees to be used would typify the era of each time period and would be low maintenance. 6. Commissioner Anderson asked how the formal planting zone would transition to the next. Mr. Lopez stated it was an informal breakup and would continue down the path to the more drought tolerant plants. Discussion followed regarding the type of corridor to be created. 7. Chairman Abels asked where the flood channel was in relationship to the path. Mr. Lopez showed the channel location in relation to the Bike Path on the map. 8. Commissioner Barrows stated she appreciated the idea of walking through time, but she was concerned about the location of the formal native landscaping. Mr. Lopez showed the location of the native and formal planting on the map with discussion following concerning the impact of the ornamental planting. Mr. Lopez stated there would be no visual impact from the street as most of the Bike Path was not visible from the street. 9. Public Works Director Dave Cosper stated the City was working in conjunction with the La Quinta Arts Foundation to create rest stops that would contain a description of the area as well as an explanation of the water and shade features. Commissioner Anderson asked if the rest stops would change as you progress along the path. Staff reiterated that the rest stops were a project of the Arts Foundation and it was hoped that each rest stop would be different. It was the intention of the Arts Foundation to create rest stops representational of the theme presented. 10. Commissioner Tyler asked if public hearings had ever been held. Staff stated there were no public hearings held, but staff did have public meetings with property owners adjacent to the Path to develop the plan. 11. Commissioner Tyler asked if the basic planting would be within ten or fifteen feet of the path. Mr. Lopez stated the width of the landscape area varied as you progressed through the path. It varied from 2-3 feet wide to 25-feet wide. Discussion followed as to the location of the plant material on the path. 12. Commissioner Tyler asked about a Council report that indicated there would be 2,700 trees planted and he did not see that number represented on the plan. Mr. Lopez stated that due to the monetary constraints, the irrigation system PC3-12 4 Planning Commission Meeting March 12, 1996 PC3-12 was addressed :first and the plant costs kept down. The City would not be purchasing 2,700 trees for the Path; probably only half that number. Cost will dictate the number of trees and plants that are installed. 13. Commissioner Tyler stated his concern about adding a water feature to draw wildlife because of the potential nuisances caused by local children. Commissioner Tyler stated his concern about the cost as well. Public Works Director Dave Cosper explained the grant the City had applied for and received. Commissioner Tyler stated he was not opposed to the idea but, felt it was beyond what was needed. 14. Commissioner Barrows asked staff about the Oleanders to be used to provide screening at the bottom of the Path. She thought a more creative plant could be used. Mr. Lopez stated the Oleander was used due to its rapid growth to provide shade, as well as being drought tolerant plants. 15. Commissioner Barrows stated the water feature was desirable but, the reality of its use was difficult to understand. In addition, she was concerned with the taking of a natLzal area, which preserves the viewshed, and planting materials not natural to the area. Perhaps artwork should be used in some other location in the City. In addition, the plants/trees were being planted at regular intervals and should be broken up to not appear so rigid. She would encourage the use of native plants that are flowering and beautiful from our native environment. She would strongly discourage the use of Brazilian or California Pepper trees, and replace them with native trees (i.e., Blue Palo Verde, Mesquite, etc.). 16. Chairman Abels stated that since there was so many questions by the Commissioners this item should be continued to allow staff time to supply more information. 17. Commissioner Butler concurred that staff should consider the comments made by the Commission and present that information at the next meeting. 18. Following discussion, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Anderson/Barrows to continue this subject to the meeting of March 26, 1996. Unanimously approved. D. Consistence Finding for the Proposed Acquisition of Pronertv; a request of the City to certify the proposed acquisition of property at the northwest corner of Highway I I I and Washington Street as being consistent with the City's General Plan. E ATTACHMENT 3 The sculpture -- to be called "Descanso," Spanish for "rest" -- is designed to honor the native Cahuilla Indian culture. The design is a stone spiral approximately 30 feet in diameter. Growing out of the center will be a live mesquite tree with a stone -hewn Cahuilla basket sitting at its base. Attached to the spiral will be a drinking fountain and sitting area. Within the spiral will be a memory garden in which artifacts relating to the geology and history of the Coachella Valley will be imbedded. Nip I 41 yr t!1. Iwo Ve, LY till 1, ..... ..... . . . . . . . . . . . . r MY 51401 Milt RI SMI � f A"5 � it BI #2 STAFF REPORT PLANNING COMMISSION DATE: MARCH 26, 1996 CASE NO.: PLOT PLAN 94-522, REVISED (BOGAN VILLAS) REQUEST: APPROVE STAFF'S INTERPRETATION OF CONDITION 16(S), REQUIRING A WALL ALONG DESERT CLUB DRIVE LOCATION: 78-120 CALLE ESTADO APPLICANT: MR. DAN FEATHERINGILL, DODCO CONSTRUCTION PROPERTY OWNER: MR. GERALD H. BOGAN ZONING: COMMERCIAL VILLAGE "THE CORE" GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: VILLAGE COMMERCIAL BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW: Project History On June 14, 1994, the Commission approved a two-story commercial building (approximately 6,800 sq. ft.) at the northwest corner of Calle Estado and Desert Club Drive under Plot Plan 94-522 (Revised) by adoption of Minute Motion 94-016. The reduced site plan is attached (Attachment 1). On June 21, 1994, the City Council accepted the Commission's approval of the case as conditioned. The construction permit for the project was issued in 1995. Currently, the project is near completion. Applicant Request On March 13, 1996, staff met with Mr. Dan Featheringill, the contractor, to discuss his concerns regarding the City's requirement to install a 3-foot high wall along Desert Club Drive to screen the on -site parking areas per Condition 16(S). The Condition states: A three foot high screen wall shall be built along Desert Club Drive to screen the on -site parking area from view. Mr. Featheringill stated due to required building and fire safety improvements (i.e., fire hydrant, detector check vault, etc.) the wall along Desert Club Drive could only be built in small segments because the wall cannot STPT.68a-pdrive2 be constructed close to the fire safety improvements. A letter concerning this problem is attached (Attachments 2 and 3). Staff Comments Staff has reviewed Mr. Featheringill's request, and determined that a landscape hedge of the same dimensions would meet the intent of Condition 16(S) because: The detector check vault, fire hydrant and post indicator valve have been installed as required by the Fire Department and Coachella Valley Water District and do not permit the wall to be installed as originally planned. These infrastructure improvements were required to be located on the west side of the ten -foot wide public sidewalk which leaves only a small landscaped area between the sidewalk and the parking lot. These required pieces of equipment limit the space available for the required wall and reduce the landscape area to a smaller area than anticipated. 2. According to the Fire Department, walls cannot be placed within three to five feet of these infrastructure improvements, thereby limiting the area for a screen wall to be installed without affecting public safety improvements at the site. However, a landscaping hedge will provide sufficient screening to conceal the vehicles parked in the parking lot because landscaping improvements can be installed to within one -foot of the public safety improvements without affecting use of the equipment in the future. RECOMMENDATION: By Minute Motion 96- , approve staff interpretation of Condition 16(S) allowing a continuous solid landscape hedge along Desert Club Drive; or, 2. Continue the item and request additional information. Attachments l . Site Plan (Reduced) 2. Wall Location on Grading Plan - Reduced 3. A letter from Dan Featheringill by vw-.__ .. . Associate Planner Submitted by: Stan Sawa, Principal Planner STPT.68a-pdHve2 Attachment 1 $ 12 HE i to —� ----- Desert Club Drive --- �� — --- -- - R I.� i I q i U 17 - a; INN, t. II i1 = o Doll i 00 p' U °a b1 al � a 1, R.� M EXIST. SWALE 2 �G� IN PAVEMENT C4» 0° - — - a �-F'P' ,k Attachment 2 Q 'Al nn 4 -EN r ne� g9 A `Qa' i +� 120' r Q� 2 N 7LF0 1 X _ Q I I ee�`Na11 � 9 g g9 7 5 2 ; I IX/ST. EDGE k 10F PVMT w W re N : oI _> IIAN ACCESSIBLE ER R-99 AND STANDARDS (> 5' R 2 ( MATCH jEXfSrG DEDICATION m NDICAP DETECTOR (TYP.) CHECK VAULT � �o joo��o�, `� .. • I �1 U 7 r o 7 SGiG I (L' +- 10ydROO 11VdA00 t JI `. 0 _' g? G—�—� I 125' I ; 1) 4 � ;` �, g � egg• , 7 DODCO CONSTRUCTION 6193418643 P.02 t FPC +i i • PiuV P i aster i rig E PHUtIE NO. : 6195646777 fRUCION Sf,"CES 1� Mar. $1 1996 04:09Pi i P02 P.O. QOX 10 to QVOI, cA 92253 (619) 56I.IC. �97gJ0 �4-6478 i Attachment 3 ` Co1nll�irsaion �lt;V of La Quinta; Pianriilig pax is: M-777-71:5u i Dear Connmseaios}L: at 78-120 WAI After look1r18 at the improeemQllts a'6 ally i3ogr1t1 Vflln s s � tc rIl ii ed t11at1thero was not a ough�oom �str�do iat,'a Quiilta, t11at was origionally pts►1u�ed, 1t was i for the fire equ i 111ot1t. E the frontage in lieu of't}le bcrec�n As a solution to thin 1 would like to rsuggest that 1 put lat�dgcepe st wall. Please advise nio As soon as po>seil)le if this will be approved. E 8I'12'1 OoDdo VVRBtruati011 Services T)F:sIV 00: Greg Trousdale � i 3 BI #3 DATE: CASE 1V0.: APPLICANT: ARCHITECT: PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT MARCH 26, 1996 TENTATIVE TRACT 25363 CENTURY-CROWELL HOMES (DENNIS CUNNINGHAM) BENJAMIN AGUILAR REQUEST: IN COMPLIANCE WITH TRACT APPROVAL OF FIVE PROTOTYPES FOR CONDITION NO. 35 OF RESOLUTION 93- 64 FOR SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES LOCATION: APPROXIMATELY 600-FEET SOUTH OF MILES AVENUE AND 650-FEET EAST OF ADAMS STREET ZONING: R-1 (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION: LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (TWO TO FOUR DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE) BACKGROUND; This 20 f acre tract, which consists of 75 single family lots, was originally approved in June, 1990. One year time extensions were granted in 1992 and 1993. Senate Bill 428 allowed an additional two-year extension which extends this approval through June 19, 1996. The final map for the first phase of this tract is presently being processed by the Public Works Department. Condition #35 Resolution 93-64 requires that the house plans proposed for construction in this tract be approved by the Planning Commission. Existing; homes are located immediately to the north and to a portion of the east of this tract. To the north there is one existing two story home with two existing two story homes to the east in the Topaz development. The applicant has submitted plans showing five prototypical single family residences. A description of the units is as follows: Pcss.1 16 Plan No. Square Sq. Footage incL Bonus Height of Unit No. Of Special Features Footage Room* I Bedrooms Plan 2), 1,244 1,460 (bonus room is 16 feet - 6 inches 4 Two car garage plus mandatory) (one story) bonus room Plan 3 1,445 1,663 16 feet - 6 inches 3 + Oversized two car garage (one story) bonus with bonus room Plan 4 1,567 1,754 24 feet - 3 inches 3 + Oversized two car garage (two story) bonus with bonus room Plan 4 1,567 1,754 24 feet - 3 inches 3 + Oversized two car garage ALT (two story) bonus with bonus room Plan 5 1,678 2,010 16 feet - 6 inches 3 + Either oversized two car (one story) bonus garage or three car garage without bonus room * within oversized garage area Four of the floor plans propose three alternate facades. Plan 5 proposes six different facades; three having three car garage doors and three having two garage doors and a window for the third garage (hobby or bonus room) area. Architectural style of the prototypical units is from the Mediterranean period. Exterior materials consist of grid pane windows, stucco walls with tile roofs. The plans indicate wood garage doors. However, in the tract to the north which is also being developed by this applicant, metal sectional doors are being provided. Exterior colors will consist of lighter desert -type colors to match those in the tract to the north. The plans indicate that where the rear of the units faces south or west a four -foot deep trellis will be provided over glass doors and area windows larger than four -foot by four -foot. This is consistent with the requirement for the tract to the north. Previous use of prototypical units These units were most recently allowed for construction in tract 26188 which is immediately north of the subject property. That tract is also being constructed by this applicant. Additionally, these units have been constructed in La Quinta Highlands, north of Fred Waring Drive by the applicant. The units as proposed by the applicant are the same units as previously constructed with minor changes, most of which are interior changes or changes in bay -type windows or fireplace location. Compliance with Code requirements The Compatibility Ordinance which was adopted in March, 1994, established a minimum house size of 1,400 square feet, of which this request complies. Plan 2X requires that the bonus room be constructed to meet the 1,400 square foot requirement. The other provisions of the Ordinance regarding architectural compatibility are not applicable in this case since no other units have been approved within this tract. Pcss.116 STAFFCOMMENTS: As noted, the units proposed for construction in this tract are essentially the same in design as the existing units to the north. The completed units are well designed and architecturally attractive if built to match residences to the north. Although these units are smaller than those which exist to the east in the Topaz tract, they are identical in size to those constructed to the north and will appear to be an extension of that tract. The proposed units are compatible with the surrounding neighborhood and will not be detrimental to existing units. The lots are large enough to accommodate the proposed residences. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends, by Minute Motion 96- , approval of this request, subject to the attached conditions. Attachments: 1. Vicinity Map 2. Reduction of Tract Map 3. Reduction of prototypical house plans. Prepared by: STAN B. SAWA, Principal Planner Pcss.116 TENTATIVE TRACT 25363 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR PROTOTYPICAL UNITS - PROPOSED MARCH 26, 1996 1. This approval is for prototype, Plans 2X, 3, 4 4ALT, and 5, each with three alternate facades (except 5 which has 6 facades) on file in the Community Development Department. 2. Prior to issuance of building permits, the plans shall be modified as follows: a. All garage doors shall be metal, roll -up doors. b. All rear of units which face south and west shall be provided with a four -foot deep trellis over all glass doors and window openings bigger than four -feet by four -feet with a concrete stoop provided below doorways. C. A minimum two-inch deep stucco surrounds shall be provided around all side and rear doors and windows. All gable vents shall include this architectural feature. d. All residences shall utilize the same color and material palette as used in Tract 26188. Final irrigation and landscaping plans for individual units shall be submitted to the Community Development Department for review and approval per the requirements of Tentative Tract 25363, and applicable City requirements. 4. All perimeter and street side yard or front yard walls shall be decorative and match those used in Tract 26188 with decorative wrought iron gates provided for all street facing pedestrian gates. Rear and interior side yard fencing shall be optional, but if installed the interior side yard fencing of each home can be wood or other material approved by the Community Development Director. All wood posts shall be set in concrete footirrgs which shall be designed to prevent water penetration into wood member (i.e., gravel at base of post). 6. The landscaping shall be continuously maintained in a healthy and viable condition by the applicable property owner. 7. All requirements of Tract 25363 shall be met as necessary. 8. The roof overhangs shall be a minimum of 18-inches to provide sun protection or shade to those areas of the residence which do not have a trellis shade cover. 9. There shall be no two story residence adjacent to an existing one story residence. Conapivl.368 ATTACHMENT I SASE MAP -- NORTH CASE No. LOCATION MAP - TRACT MAP 25363 SCALE: nts Ak1 I' f w W F— N N Q MILES AVENUE Aw • ® � 1 �: 7 n •7"� , M �! 7�� 1� 11 ", • ► • i ' i� =—'� a it •r s • ;• k 7t `r r CASE No. 1 1 ING RESIDENCE 1 1 1 TEMPORARY 1 GOLF SCHOOL 1 gumk T• FUTURE HIGH SCHOOL SITE � J- CASE MAP SURROUNDING DEVELOPMENT PLAN T7 --15343 ORTH SCALE: I" - t AocnkI BI #4 DATE: CASE NO.: APPLICANT: SIGN COMPANY: PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT MARCH 26, 1996 SIGN APPLICATION 96-336 PLOT PLAN 94-543 ALI BABA FARZANEH SKIP BERG (DGI) REQUEST: APPROVAL OF A DEVIATION TO A SIGN PROGRAM FOR A SHOPPING CENTER TO ALLOW WALL SIGNS AND APPROVAL OF A MINOR AMENDMENT REGARDING THE EXTERIOR TRIM COLOR FOR A FREE-STANDING RESTAURANT LOCATION: NORTHWEST OF THE INTERSECTION OF WASHINGTON STREET AND CALLE TAMPICO IN THE LA QUINTA VILLAGE SHOPPING CENTER ZONING: C-P (GENERAL COMMERCIAL) GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION: N-C (NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL) ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT WAS APPROVED FOR THE LA QUINTA VILLAGE SHOPPING CENTER (PLOT PLAN 91-456) DURING THE ORIGINAL APPROVAL IN 1991. THIS NEGATIVE DECLARATION ASSESSED THE SUBJECT RESTAURANT BUILDING. SINCE THE REQUEST IS MINOR, NO ADDITIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATION IS DEEMED NECESSARY. SURROUNDING ZONING/LAND USE: NORTH: C-P/PART OF SHOPPING CENTER SOUTH: R-2* 4,000/LA QUINTA CIVIC CENTER EAST: S-R/VACANT LOTS AND SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES WEST: C-P/PART OF SHOPPING CENTER BACKGROUND: In January, 1995, the Planning Commission approved the site plan and building elevations for this 3,505 square -foot restaurant under Plot Plan 94-543. The restaurant, which is a pad building within the La Quinta Village Shopping Center is under construction. Sign Program Provisions The current sign program for the shopping center provides that pad buildings, which includes this structure, utilizes a maximum 25-square foot double -sided monument sign with each monument sign identifying two tenants. A maximum of one monument sign per street (Washington Street and Calle Tampico) is permitted. Sign consideration during project approval During the consideration of approval for Plot Plan 94-543, building signs, different than that allowed by the sign program, were presented. The plan proposed signs on the north and east building walls identifying "Sesame's Restaurant" in individual, internally -illuminated channel letters. Additionally, the "Sesame's" name was shown on the awning over the entry on the north side of the building. At that time, the applicant indicated that he wished to use building signs as opposed to monument signs. After discussion, the Conditions of Approval were modified to require the signs come back for approval by the Planning Commission. New Sign Request The applicant has submitted a sign proposal which will require an amendment of the sign program. The proposal is also different than that submitted in January, 1995. The applicant is now proposing signs on all four building elevations, that are changed from the previously proposed internally - illuminated channel letters. The proposed internally -illuminated aluminum canister signs will have routed out copy of plexiglass that reads "Sesame" in a cursive style. The background is opaque and painted brown. The five -inch deep can returns would be painted to match the building color. The effect of the sign would be similar to neon when illuminated. On the north elevation, the above sign would be placed near the left side of the building on the parapet. This sign would be approximately 50-square feet in area, with the overall length being approximately 16-feet. The capital "S" will be five feet nine inches high with the remainder of the sign approximately two feet six inches in height. The vinyl entrance awning on the north side of the building is proposed to be illuminated from the inside. On the front of the awning "Sesame's" is proposed to be in ivory -colored cursive style. This sign would be approximately 12-square feet in area with the overall length approximately nine feet. The maximum height of the capital "S" will be three -feet and slightly less than one -foot for the remainder of the letters. The awning is proposed to be brown in color with two ivory stripes running horizontally around the bottom of the awning. The sign proposal as described is shown on the attached exhibits. It should be noted that the round arched area at the southwest corner of the building has been modified to be more of a wood trellis structure as opposed to the stucco structure shown on the applicant's sign plans. This discrepancy does not affect the proposed signs. On the south elevation of the building which faces City Hall, the applicant is proposing a smaller "Sesame" sign near the right side of the building above the archway. This sign would be approximately 22-square feet in area with an overall length of ten feet. The capital "S" will be three - feet eight inches high with the remainder of the sign approximately two -feet in height. On the east side of the building which faces Washington Street, the 50-square foot "Sesame" sign is proposed on the parapet above the archway. Additionally, on this elevation to the right side of the "Sesame" sign the applicant is proposing a logo which would consist of the outline of a person's upper body carrying a covered food tray. This logo would be constructed of the same brown colored aluminum can background outlined in exposed white neon tube. A white line would be painted behind the white neon tube for visibility during the day. This logo has the overall height of eight feet and width of six feet eight inches. The overall size is approximately 33-square feet due to its irregular shape. On the west elevation of the building, which faces Ralphs Market, the applicant is proposing, on the side of the awning over the entrance, a small cut -in "Sesame" sign in cursive style, of approximately six square feet in an ivory color. It will also be internally illuminated. Minor Amendment regarding exterior color The applicant is also requesting a minor amendment to the exterior of the building. The applicant is requesting the surround outlining the arches and top of the columns be pained brown to match the brown utilized in the sign background. ANALYSIS: The use of building -mounted signs for this restaurant is acceptable. Monument signs would tend to detract from the landscaping project which is proposed for the retention basin at the corner. The Planning Commission has allowed the exterior building color to be a slightly different color than the rest of the shopping center. Recently, the 2,350 square foot Pizza Hut restaurant was granted approval, by the Planning Commission, of a custom 40-square foot hanging sign facing Washington Street utilizing their name and logo. Besides Ralphs Market, which has an eight -foot high by 22-foot long oval wall sign (approximately 150 square feet), the Pizza Hut sign is the largest business sign in the center. Video Depot and Taqueria Grill, which are in the pad building to the north, utilize standard hanging signs (18" high by 10' long - 15 square feet). The white neon lighting on the logo will be too bright facing residential properties across Washington Street. This logo should be required to be incised, provided with ivory plexiglass and internally illuminated in order to minimize its impact on the adjacent residential properties, and eliminate the use of exposed neon. With regards to square footage, only the sign and logo facing Washington Street exceeds the 50- square foot maximum allowed by the Municipal Code requirements. Together, they are approximately 83-square feet in area. This is approximately half the size of the Ralphs Market sign which has over three times the frontage. Due to the restaurant's visible location adjacent to Washington Street and across from residences, the east and north facing signs should be reduced in size to a maximum 22-square feet, the same as the south facing sign. The logo facing east should not exceed 28-square feet. This will mitigate the impact of the signs on the facade and be adequate in size for visibility. The signs on the awning should be externally illuminated rather than internally as proposed. The painting of the stucco popout or surround is acceptable and would be compatible with the sign colors proposed. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends, by Minute Motion 96-_, that the Planning Commission approve the requested signs and deviation from the existing sign program and Municipal Code requirements, and the minor change to the exterior treatment, subject to the following conditions: That a building permit be obtained for the new signs with the following modifications: a. That the logo on the east building elevation be provided with incised ivory plexiglass and be internally illuminated. b. That the sign and logo on the east side of the building be reduced in size to a total of maximum 50-square feet (sign to be 22-square feet and the logo 28-square feet). C. That the final plans, showing the required changes and trim to be painted, be reviewed and approved by the Community Development Department. d. That the awning signs shall be externally illuminated only. e. That the sign on the north side of the building be the same size as the south side sign (22-square feet). Attachments: 1. Location map 2. Proposed sign exhibits Prepared by -��Avvkl �-k&A STAN B. SAWA, Principal Planner CASE MAP cnsE No. SA a!a- --43 &v ?P 414- 54�a SESAME ATTACHMENT 1 -PC . I , ' NORTH SCALE: NTS MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA March 12, 1996 CALL TO ORDER 7:00 P.M. A. This meeting of the Planning Commission was called to order at 7:01 P.M. by Chairman Abels who asked Commissioner Anderson to lead the flag salute. II. ROLL CALL A. Chairman Abels requested the roll call: Present: Commissioners Anderson, Barrows, Butler, Gardner, Newkirk, Tyler, and Chairman Abels. B. Staff present: Community Development Director Jerry Herman, City Attorney Dawn Honeywell, Public Works Director Dave Cosper, Senior Engineer Steve Speer, Planning Manager Christine di Iorio, Principal Planner Stan Sawa, Associate Planner Greg Trousdell, and Executive Secretary Betty Sawyer. III. PUBLIC COMMENT: None IV. WORKSHOP: A. Zoning Code Revision for Incorporation into Zoning Code Amendment 96-050 - Re- evaluation of Chapter 9.117: Equestrian Overlay Zone. Chairman Abels stated this was not a public hearing and no action would be taken by the Commission and the item was being continued to March 26, 1996. V. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Conditional Use Permit 96-024. Variance 96-024, and Environmental Assessment 96-313; a request of KSL Recreation Corporation, Inc. for certification of the Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impact; approval to expand the existing La Quinta Resort & Club Golf Course Maintenance Facility onto the adjoining lot to the east; and approval of a variance from the development standards of the Special Residential Zone District to allow a six-foot high wall instead of a four -foot high wall along Avenida Carranza. PC3-12 Planning Commission Meeting March 12, 1996 1. Associate Planner Greg Trousdell informed the Commission that staff had received a request from the applicant to continue this item to the Planning Commission meeting of March 26, 1996. 2. It was moved and seconded by Commissioners Barrows/Newkirk to continue this item to March 26, 1996. Unanimously approved. VI. BUSINESS ITEMS A. Special Advertising Device 96-094; a request of Investor's Property Services for La Casa La Quinta Apartments (Mr. Michael McLeod). Associate Planner Greg Trousdell presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. 2. Commissioner Tyler asked how many units there were. Staff stated there were 34 units. Commissioner Tyler asked how long the banner would be displayed and if the applicant has followed the past requirements. Staff stated that in the past the applicant had kept to the time frame approved (i.e., 60 days). 3. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Gardner/Newkirk to adopt Minute Motion 96-006, approving Special Advertising Device 96-094, subject to the attached Findings and Conditions of Approval. Motion passed on a vote of 6-1, Commissioner Tyler voting no. B Street Vacation 96-028; a request of the City for the Planning Commission to make a determination of the La Quinta General Plan consistency finding with the proposed street vacation. 1. 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 Butler asked if the landowner on the west side would gain an extra 20 feet to his property and if he constructs a wall, how would the Water District gain access. Staff explained the landowner would have to supply access to the easement or the Water District would remove the existing wall at the owner's expense. PC3-12 2 Planning Commission Meeting March 12, 1996 3. Commissioner Newkirk stated the property owner gains a great deal of land. Staff stated he would gain more land but, he still had less buildable land due to the easement. 4. Commissioner Tyler asked if all the property owners had agreed to this. Staff stated they did and staff was in the process of recording the necessary documents 5. Commissioner Gardner asked about the access to the easement. Discussion followed regarding the easement and construction of the perimeter wall. 6. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Butler/Barrows to adopt Minute Motion 96-007 making a determination that Street Vacation 96-028 is in compliance with the adopted La Quinta General Plan. Unanimously approved. C. Cove Area Urban Forestry Project No. 95-10; a request of Ray Lopez, for approval of a concept reforestation design plan adjacent to the Bear Creek Bike Path. l . Public Works Director Dave Cosper presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department and introduced Ray Lopez, landscape architect for the project. 2. Mr. Ray Lopez stated the Bike Path consisted of 15,000 linear feet. As designed by artist Allan Sonfest, the Path would consist of four zones denoting the landscape evolution through time; from the past to the present. Staff explained that the installation of the plant material would be done by volunteers from local organizations and the adjoining neighborhood and the City would coordinate the work program utilizing a landscape architect. 3. Chairman Abels asked what the lifespan of the Oleander was anticipated to be. Mr. Lopez stated approximately 30-years unless infected by disease. 4. Commissioner Anderson asked about the water element at the south end. Mr. Lopez stated it was designed to be a watering hole for the local wildlife and described the site, vegetation, and plant life to be used. Commissioner Anderson asked what was happening at the intersection of Avenida Montezuma and Calle Chillon. Mr. Lopez stated this area was a natural transition between Zones 1 and 2 and would be a rest area. Discussion followed regarding the rest stop locations in respect to the local streets in the vicinity. PC3-12 3 Planning Commission Meeting March 12, 1996 5. Commissioner Anderson asked Mr. Lopez to go into more detail as to what trees would be planted in each zone. Mr. Lopez stated the trees to be used would typify the era of each time period and would be low maintenance. 6. Commissioner Anderson asked how the formal planting zone would transition to the next. Mr. Lopez stated it was an informal breakup and would continue down the path to the more drought tolerant plants. Discussion followed regarding the type of corridor to be created. 7. Chairman Abels asked where the flood channel was in relationship to the path. Mr. Lopez showed the channel location in relation to the Bike Path on the map. 8. Commissioner Barrows stated she appreciated the idea of walking through time, but she was concerned about the location of the formal native landscaping. Mr. Lopez showed the location of the native and formal planting on the map with discussion following concerning the impact of the ornamental planting. Mr. Lopez stated there would be no visual impact from the street as most of the Bike Path was not visible from the street. 9. Public Works Director Dave Cosper stated the City was working in conjunction with the La Quinta Arts Foundation to create rest stops that would contain a description of the area as well as an explanation of the water and shade features. Commissioner Anderson asked if the rest stops would change as you progress along the path. Staff reiterated that the rest stops were a project of the Arts Foundation and it was hoped that each rest stop would be different. It was the intention of the Arts Foundation to create rest stops representational of the theme presented. 10. Commissioner Tyler asked if public hearings had ever been held. Staff stated there were no public hearings held, but staff did have public meetings with property owners adjacent to the Path to develop the plan. 11. Commissioner Tyler asked if the basic planting would be within ten or fifteen feet of the path. Mr. Lopez stated the width of the landscape area varied as you progressed through the path. It varied from 2-3 feet wide to 25-feet wide. Discussion followed as to the location of the plant material on the path. 12. Commissioner Tyler asked about a Council report that indicated there would be 2,700 trees planted and he did not see that number represented on the plan. Mr. Lopez stated that due to the monetary constraints, the irrigation system PC3-12 4 Planning Commission Meeting March 12, 1996 was addressed first and the plant costs kept down. The City would not be purchasing 2,700 trees for the Path; probably only half that number. Cost will dictate the number of trees and plants that are installed. 13. Commissioner Tyler stated his concern about adding a water feature to draw wildlife because of the .potential nuisances caused by local children. Commissioner Tyler stated his concern about the cost as well. Public Works Director Dave Cosper explained the grant the City had applied for and received. Commissioner Tyler stated he was not opposed to the idea but, felt it was beyond what was needed. 14. Commissioner Barrows asked staff about the Oleanders to be used to provide screening at the bottom of the Path. She thought a more creative plant could be used. Mr. Lopez stated the Oleander was used due to its rapid growth to provide shade, as well as being drought tolerant. plants. 15. Commissioner Barrows stated the water feature was desirable but, the reality of its use was difficult to understand. In addition, she was concerned with the taking of a natural area, which preserves the viewshed, and planting materials not natural to the area. Perhaps artwork should be used in some other location in the City. In addition, the plants/trees were being planted at regular intervals and should be broken up to not appear so rigid. She would encourage the use of native plants that are flowering and beautiful from our native environment. She would strongly discourage the use of Brazilian or California Pepper trees, and replace them with native trees (i.e., Blue Palo Verde, Mesquite, etc.). 16. Chairman Abels stated that since there was so many questions by the Commissioners this item should be continued to allow staff time to supply more information. 17. Commissioner Butler concurred that staff should consider the comments made by the Commission and present that information at the next meeting. 18. Following discussion, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Anderson/Barrows to continue this subject to the meeting of March 26, 1996. Unanimously approved. D. Consistency Finding for the Proposed Acquisition of Property; a request of the City to certify the proposed acquisition of property at the northwest corner of Highway 111 and Washington Street as being consistent with the City's General Plan. PC3-12 5 Planning Commission Meeting March 12, 1996 1. Public Works Director Dave Cosper presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. 2. There being no questions of staff or discussion, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Tyler/Butler to adopt Planning Commission Resolution 96-010 certifying the proposed acquisition of property located at the northwest corner of Highway 111 and Washington Street as being consistent with the City's General Plan. 3. Commissioner Anderson asked staff to explain the process whereby the land would be acquired. Staff stated it would be through the eminent domain process. ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Anderson, Barrows, Butler, Gardner, Newkirk, Tyler, and Chairman Abels. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. E. Sian Application 96-335; a request of Carl Karcher (CKE Restaurants) for approval of internally illuminated individually mounted channel letter and logo signs for the Carl's Jr./Green Burrito restaurant on the east side of the building. 1. Associate Planner Greg Trousdell presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. 2. Chairman Abels asked staff what signs had been approved by the Commission originally. Staff gave the history of the original request. 3. Commissioner Tyler stated he did not believe the sign would be visible from Highway I 11. 4. Commissioner Butler asked staff if the total square footage being requested exceeded the City regulations. Staff stated it would be within those limits of what had been approved in the past for the north and west building elevations. 5. Commissioner Anderson asked what the distance was from the elevation with the majority of the sign copy to the adjacent wall where the "Happy Star" was proposed. Staff stated it was approximately eight to ten feet. PC3-12 6 Planning Commission Meeting March 12, 1996 6. Commissioner Newkirk stated he felt the proposed sign was too busy. It would be better to delete the corporate logos. 7. Commissioner Barrows asked if the Commission was being asked to approve the lettering as submitted with staff's recommendation. Staff stated they were also recommending the signs be centered on the fascia. 8. Mr. Skip Berg, representing DGI, the sign company, stated that the Green Burrito originally funded the project and there had been a dispute between the two companies at the time of the original application. Since that time, the dispute had been settled and a determination was made that these signs were needed. He went on to explain the history of the project. He stated the object of moving the sign to this location was to have the Highway 111 exposure. They would like to retain the letter height and the Carl's Jr. logo as requested, but would be willing to eliminate the Green Burrito logo. 9. Mr. Carl Karcher, Jr., owner of the restaurant, stated that it was important to have the Carl's Jr. sign and logo in this location for the Highway 111 visibility. 10. Commissioner Anderson stated the lower case letters in Carl's Jr. were larger than the Green Burrito letters. He would agree to all the lower case letters being the same height as the Green Burrito sign, and the "C" and "J" in Carl's Jr. being upper case. He was however, concerned about the sign being so close to the end of the fascia and agreed with staffs recommendation that the sign should be centered. It was a heavily signed building and it would be advantageous to have signs centered. He had no objection to the Happy Star logo sign on the adjacent elevation. 11. Commissioner Newkirk stated he had no objection to the logo signs, but he was confused as to the size of the letters. Discussion followed as to the size of the letters. Commissioners agreed that the Green Burrito logo should be eliminated. All lower case letters of the Carl's Jr. sign would be 12 inches with the exception of the capital letters, "C"arls's and "J"r. being 16 inches. 12. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Barrows/Butler to adopt Minute Motion 96-008, approving an internally illuminated individually mounted channel letter sign, subject to the Conditions of Approval and as follows: The upper case letters on the words "Carl's Jr." shall not exceed 16 inches and the lower case letters shall not exceed 12 inches in height. 2. The copy "Carl's Jr." and "Green Burrito" on the east elevation shall PC3-12 7 Planning Commission Meeting March 12, 1996 be reorganized so the spacing between the edge of the fascia and drive-thru trellis are proportional and/or centered on the 19 foot long building fascia 3. The Green Burrito logo shall be eliminated. Unanimously approved. F. Plot Plan 95-555; a request of KSL La Quinta Hotel Corporation for approval of conceptual landscape design of median islands for Eisenhower Drive from Coachella Drive to 50th Avenue. Commissioners Gardner and Anderson withdrew due to a possible conflict of interest. Public Works Director Dave Cosper presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. 2. Commissioner Barrows asked if the proposed mounding in the medians would cause excess water to flow into the street. Public Works Director Dave Cosper stated the medians would be graded to keep the water contained within the medians and drip irrigation where possible. 3. Chairman Abels clarified that the theme for the plant material changes as you progress toward Avenida Fernando. Staff explained how the landscaping would progress from native to a more formal and lush landscape scheme the closer you got to the Hotel. Chairman Abels asked if there would be any problem with the fruit from the citrus trees. Staff stated problems were occurring on Washington Street due to the fruit falling (or being harvested) from the citrus trees and staff was seeing a lot of grapefruit on the street. Chairman Abels asked if the added maintenance would be done by KSL. Staff stated KSL would enter into a contract with the City to take care of all maintenance on the medians that was beyond the customary and ordinary maintenance currently being done by City crews. The City portion would be funded through the Lighting and Landscaping District Assessment. 4. Commissioner Tyler asked staff to explain the source of funding. Staff went into to added detail regarding the funding for landscaping of the medians. 5. Mr. Scott Dalecio, representing the La Quinta Resort and Club, stated that with the expansion of the Hotel they were eagerly anticipating the completion of the median landscaping. It had been their experience that lush landscaping is not overly maintenance intensive. Trying to identify the front entrance for PC3-12 8 Planning Commission Meeting March 12, 1996 the visitors has been a problem and this will help with that problem. 6. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Butler/Newkirk to adopt Minute Motion 96-009 recommending approval to the City Council of the conceptual landscape design of median islands for Eisenhower Drive from 50th Avenue to Coachella Drive. Unanimously approved. Commissioners Gardner and Anderson rejoined the meeting. VI. CONSENT CALENDAR A. There being no corrections to the Minutes of February 27, 1996, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Barrows/Newkirk to approve the Minutes as submitted Unanimously approved. VII. COMMISSIONER ITEMS A. Commissioners discussed the Expense Travel Policy as they related to the League of California Cities Conference they would be attending. Commissioners discussed what sessions of the conference they would be attending. VIII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Gardner/Butler to adjourn this meeting of the Planning Commission to a regular meeting on March 26, 1996. This meeting of the Planning Commission was adjourned at 8:45 P.M. Unanimously approved. PC3-12 9