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1993 10 26 PCN PLA"XNC C0"XS 5ION AGENDA A Regular Meeting to be Held at the La Quinta City Hall Council Chambers 78-495 Calle Tampico La Quinta, California October 26, 1993 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 93-039 Beginning Minute Motion 93-048 CALL TO ORDER - Flag Salute ROLL CALL PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Item ............... CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 93-008 & VARIANCE 93- 023 Applicant .......... Agustin Martinez (La Quinta Meat Market) Location ........... Northeast corner of Calle Tampico and Avenida Bermudas (78-100 Calle Tampico). Request ............ Approval to remodel and enlarge an existing 1,581 square foot one story commercial building and a request to vary from the C-V-N Zoning District Standards (street side yard setback) and modify the City's Off -Street Parking Code requirements. Action ............. Minute Motion 93- 2. Item ............... STREET NAME CHANGE 93-003 Applicant .......... La Quinta Golf Properties - The Quarry Location ........... South of Lake Cahuilla. Request ............ Approval to change the entry road name from Schwabacker Road to Quarry Lane. Action ............. Resolution 93- PC/AGENDA 1 PUBLIC COMMENT This is the time set aside for citizens to address the Planning Commission on matters relating to City planning and zoning which are not Agenda items. When addressing the Planning Commission, please state your name and address. BUSINESS SESSION 1. Item ............... TENTATIVE TRACT 23269 Applicant .......... Century Homes, Mr. John Pavelak; C/L Builders, Mr. Jim Crowell Location ............ La Quinta Highlands (Lots 31-44, 42-59, and 165). Request ............. Approval of architectural plans for Phase VI. Action ............. Resolution 93- 2. Item ............... PLOT PLAN 93-510 Applicant .......... La Quinta Real Estate Development Partners Location ........... Tract 23268, Lots 24-33, 130-139 on West Harland Drive off of Seeley Drive, north of Miles Avenue. Request ......... ,, .. Approval of new units. Action ............. Minute Motion 93- 3. Item ............... STREET NAME CHANGE 93-004 Applicant .......... Lake La Quinta, Wilma - La Quinta and Landrex California Location ............ Within Lake La Quinta, south of 47th Avenue and east of Caleo Bay. Request ............ Approval to a Resolution of Intent to set a public hearing to consider a street name change from Via Soud to Via Avante. Action ............. Resolution 93- 4. Item ............... STREET NAME CHANGE 93-005 Applicant ....... ,... City of La Quinta Location ........... Via Caliente/Forbes Circle/West Harland Drive between Fred Waring Drive and Miles Avenue, east of Washington Street Request ............ Consideration of street name for Via Caliente, and/or Forbes Circle, and/or West Harland Drive. Action ............. Resolution 93- CONSENT CALENDAR Approval of the Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of October 12, 1993. OTHER ADJOURNMENT 1. All Agenda items. PC/AGENDA STUDY SESSION MONDAY, October 25, 1993 4:00 P.M. 2 PH #2 DATE: CASE NO.: APPLICANT: REQUEST: LOCATION: BACKGROUND: STAFF REPORT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OC:TOBER 26, 1993 STREET NAME CHANGE (SNC) 93-003 LA QUINTA GOLF PROPERTIES (THE QUARRY) APPROVAL TO CHANGE THE ENTRY ROAD NAME FROM SCHWABACKER ROAD TO QUARRY LANE. SOUTH OF LAKE CAHUILLA. This request to change a street name to Quarry Lane is so that it will be the same as the name of the project which is "'The Quarry at La Quinta". This hearing is being held in order to comply with the Municipal Code and State requirements for changing of street names. In the past, the street has also been known as Keller Pit Road. However, the official name as noted in the Riverside County Assessor's Roll Books is Schwabacker Road. This road, of which the westerly half is private, is relatively short at approximately 2,000 feet long. ANALYSIS: As required by Code, the applicant has obtained the approval of the adjacent property owner (Mr. Meyers). The street name request would not have any negative impact. Staff has not been able to determine whether there is any significance to the current name. RECOMMENDATION: By Resolution 93- move to recommend approval of a change of name from Schwabacker Road to Quarry Lane. Attachments: 1. Location maps showing proposed street name change. 2. Letter of request dated July 20, 1993. 3. Draft Resolution PCST.149 5 �t CASE MAP CAM N& 'LNG q3-o0� LOCATION MAP ago* ...... R;,A wesr LAKE 21 Dui LiA ' FR6f7osro QUAKY`. 2s ir . c" 7 ' % ' NORTH , SCALE: NTS 01 0 N 0 A CORPORATE OFFICES 2835 TOWNSGATE ROAD SUITE 104 WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361 PHONE (605) 371-8700 FAX (605) 371-670S ID)..•, . Yam• i' MAY 2 7 i'W Cay C;� 1✓+ C{�i t May 25, 1993 Mr. Jerry Herman Planning & Development Director City of La Quinta P.O. Box 1504 La Quinta, CA 92253 Re: The Quarry at La Quinta Dear Mr. Herman: As you are aware, La Quinta Golf Properties, Inc. is in the process of constructing the above referenced golf course and single family homes. It is our desire to change the name of the access road to this development from Schwabaker (as per the enclosed detail map) to Quarry Lane, our first choice, or Quarry Drive. Your assistance or direction with this request will be greatly appreciated. Sincerely, y/ William M. Morrow WMM p s Enc. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 93- A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE APPLICATION TO CHANGE, THE STREET NAME SCHWABACKER ROAD TO QUARRY LANE. CASE NO. STREET NAME CHANGE 93-003 - LA QUINTA GOLF PROPERTIES WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, did on the 26th day of October, 1993, in accordance with Section 14.08.050 of the La Quinta Municipal Code did state, at the request of La Quinta Golf Properties, their intent to consider a change in the street name Schwabacker Road to Quarry Lane located in Tract 27728 described as a portion of the north half of Section 29, T6S, R7E, S.B.B.M.; and, WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California at the same meeting did set September 14, 1993, as a Public Hearing date on the above matter, in accordance with Section 14.08.050 of the La Quinta Municipal Code. WHEREAS, said Planning Commission at the Public Hearing held on October 26,1993, did find the following facts and reasons to justify the recommendation for approval of Street Name Change 93-003: 1. This street name change does not conflict with any approved specific plan, the La Quinta General Plan, and the La Quinta Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance. 2. The owners of all land adjacent to the affected street have been notified and have stated in writing that there is no objection to the change in the street name. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta as follows: 1. That the Planning Commission has followed the requirements of the La Quinta Municipal Code, Chapter 14.08 pertaining to Street Name Changes. 2. That the Planning Commission hereby recommends to the City Council approval of Street Name Change 93-003 changing the street name from Schwabacker Road to Quarry Lane. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta Planning Commission held this 26th day of October, 1993, by the following vote to wit: AYES: NOES: RESOPC.121 ABSENT: ABSTAIN: KATIE BARROWS, Chairman City of La Quinta, California ATTEST: JERRY HERMAN, Planning Director City of La Quinta, California RESOPC.121 BI #1 STAFF REPORT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DATE: OC:TOBER 26, 1993 REQUEST: APPROVAL OF ARCHITECTURAL PLANS FOR PHASE VI OF THE LA QUINTA HIGHLANDS TRACT 23269 APPLICANT: MR. JOHN PAVELAK, PRESIDENT - CENTURY HOMES MR. JIMMY R. CROWELL, PRESIDENT - C/L BUILDERS LOCATION: LA QUINTA HIGHLANDS (LOTS 31-44, 52-58 AND 165). GENERAL LOCATION: SONESTA WAY AND VILLETA DRIVE ARCHITECT: BE.NJAMIN AGUILAR AND ASSOCIATES, INC. ZONING: R-1 (ONE FAMILY DWELLING) BACKGROUND: Tract Information The La Quinta Highlands tract was subdivided in 1988 by Triad Development Company. The subdivision includes approximately 255 lots on +72 acres. The map was recorded in 1989 and since that time various builders have constructed homes within the subdivision. Those developers include: 1. La Quinta Hi hg_lands built +45 homes at the northerly (central) portion of the tract with units which ranged in size from 1,220 square feet (3 bedroom + 2 bath) to 1,840 square feet (4 bedroom + 21/2 bath). 2. La Quinta Vistas built +46 homes at the northwest side of the tract with units which ranged in size from 1,678 to ±2,400 square feet. 3. Williams Development Company built +22 homes at the northeast side of the tract with units which ranged in size from 1,470 (3 bedroom + 2 bath) to 1,818 square feet (4 bedroom + 3 bath). 4. Century Homes built +76 homes at the southeasterly side of the tract with units which ranged in size from 1,006 square feet (2 bedroom + 1 bath) to 1,678 square feet (3 bedroom + 3 bath). PCST.147 1 5. Individual Custom Lots consist of ±33 lots at the southwesterly side of the tract. Currently a majority of the area is vacant; however, there are a few single family homes which range in size from ±1,700 square feet to ±2,400 square feet. Century Homes Background Century Homes purchased 76 lots in 1991 and received Planning Commission approval on October 8, 1991, for four unit types to be built within Phases I, III, and V (Lots 79-94, 96-148, 245-251). The Plans 14 ranged in size from 1,006 square feet to 1,567 square feet. On December 16, 1992, Century Homes applied for approval of a larger fifth unit for Phase V. Plan 5 (1,678 square feet) was approved by the Planning Commission on January 12, 1993. Since their approval, they have built all 76 homes and have sold 72 of the homes. Their existing models are on Las Vistas Drive and Sanita Drive and their existing homes are on La Palma Drive and Sanita Drive to the west of the Palm Royale Park (±5 acres) at Arosa Way and La Palma Drive. New Request Century Homes has purchased the remaining vacant lots in the Williams Development Company area which were not built on in 1991 and 1992. The Williams Development Company had approval to build on 44 lots in 1991, however, as noted above, only 22 homes were constructed. Century homes has purchased these remaining 22 lots (Phase VI) with the intention of building their product line that they had previous approval to build in Phases I, III, and V, except Plans 1 and 2. A copy of their building schedule is attached. Their minimum house size for this phase is 1,606 square feet with the largest house being 2,010 square feet. The developer is planning to use his three largest plans for Phase VI with each unit including a two car garage. However, one three car garage is proposed for Lot 58. The reason the house sizes are larger than the base house size square footage is that the bonus room combination will be used on a large percentage of the proposed homes. The "X" on the building schedule means a finished bonus room is being added to the base house size. Building Permits The applicant was unaware until September 30, 1993, that they needed Design Review Board and Planning Commission approval to build their approved production homes in Phase VI since they had already received approval to build in the tract in 1991 and 1992. The applicant's building permits are pending the Planning Commission's approval, and the Engineering Department has issued a grading permit to the developer to finish the on -site grading. PCST.147 2 Architecture A Spanish/contemporary architectural style is proposed which is similar to the abutting character of the neighborhood. The color scheme will have seven different combinations using two different tile color, red/brown with a spatter of grey and brown with a spatter of golden yellow. Five different alternate colors (brown, beige, and off-white) are being proposed for facia and garage doors. Seven alternate stucco colors are also being proposed (all desert shades). Seven accent colors including muted greens, blues, and browns are also indicated. The Phase VI homes are all one story except for the Plan 4 design which is a two story plan. Design Review Board Action On October 6, 1993, the Century Homes' application request was considered by the Design Review Board. Mr. Pavelak explained the predicament they were in concerning their building plan check and the fact that they could not be issued a building permit until the Planning Commission recertified their plans for their new phase. He also explained their past marketing program. He explained that his company was aware of the Forecast (Quinterra tract) application and he said his company was not proposing homes which are not compatible with the existing one and two story homes around Phase VI. He stated that their homes have been selling well here in La Quinta and Indio and that some of the larger builders in La Quinta have gone out of business trying to build the larger homes (e.g., Windsor, Topaz, Williams Development Company, Lake La Quinta, etc.). He reiterated that they are ready to begin construction as soon as they can receive approval by the City. He said that over 90% of their buyers in Phase VI want their bonus room option which adds ± 165 square feet to 273 square feet to their base square footage by converting the third car garage space into livable square footage. The Design Review Board recommended approval of the project because the units are compatible with the abutting single family homes. They conditioned the project to have 18 inch roof eaves and that the developer meet the State's Title 24 Energy requirements (S.E.E.R. value of 10.0 or better) for air conditioning condensers. Tract Issues The existing homes within the immediate area were developed by two different builders. The homes range in size from 1,220 square feet to 1,840 square feet which is similar to the submittal of Century Homes. The only exception is the existing homes have three car garages. The Century Homes will have two car garages because the third garage space will be converted to a bonus room which increases the square footage of each home to be consistent or larger than abutting homes. PCST.147 3 Public Notices Staff has informed the abutting property owners of the request by mail. The notices were sent approximately ten days prior to the Planning Commission meeting pursuant to the City Council directive of September 21, 1993. Staff has received one letter of protest from one existing resident. The letter is attached for your review. CONCLUSION: The Century plans are compatible and consistent with the existing homes surrounding Phase VI provided the attached conditions labeled Exhibit "A" are imposed. RECOMMENDATION: By Minute Motion 93-__ approve the architectural plans for Century Homes in Phase VI of Tract 23269 (La Quinta Highlands) subject to the attached conditions. Attachments: 1. Location Map 2. Phase VI Maps 3. House size survey 4. Developer Map (TT 23269) S. Letter of Protest 6. Draft conditions 7. 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Z t.D ­4 .• t0 e 4 1w 1 w y — n � , r-4 r0/ Iaif [f p ax N I� 8tsz t i s N * Z 4j 4 Q O O \ Z Z Z 1 09 CM Z N N $ V b =, v( \ , n O d �� warm 4 2$ . a s N `. � 0► O t� „� o• r \ � vl a v 37d-121b/1f; UIT�v b n PW` Eo ins 1 tV (� N n N N N tV t4 N +J U C -) o to ~ �' o a N b E •- c H or 'Ilya4j . •r- r :3 � X RS tr u w .-.a LZ % 011 N a 4 10 Lam' VZC 7 (6C vZ £ 1.) . 9F PZ£/ CITY OF LA QUINTA 18 October 1993 78-495 CALLE TAMPICO LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253 ATTN: JERRY HERMAN, PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT GREG TROUSDEI_L, ASSOCIATE PLANNER We, the undersigned„ are distressed by the possibility of CENTURY HOMES building single family homes on Sonesta Way and Villeta Drive. We purchased our- home at 78-905 Sonesta Way last September, with close of escrow being September 26, 1992. The purchase price of our home was $176,900, including improvements consisting of a pool and spa. Our home is a La Quinta Highlands home. Our concern regards the price of the Century Homes, starting at $119,900. That price is obviously considerably less than we paid. Since our ages are 65 and 72, we would probably be selling our home in the next 5-•10 years. We can't foresee that our home would sell close to its purchase price (even considering the real estate market at that time) since it will be literally surrounded by homes with a market value from $16,000 to $50,000 less (not including our improvements). CONCERNED PROPERTY OWNERS: H. Sandoe Thomsen Lois J. Thomsen 78-905 Sonesta Way La Quinta, CA 92253 Lot No. 51 Tract 23269 Riverside County OCT 20 1993 UTY� OF l Gi!'n � EXHIBIT A CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED CENTURY HOMES (PHASE VI) October 26, 1993 1. The front yard of all lots, and in addition, the street side yard of corner lots, shall be landscaped to property line, edge of curb, sidewalk, or edge of street pavement, whichever is furthest from the residence. 2. The landscaping for each lot shall include trees (minimum two 15-gallon size trees on interior lots and five 15-gallon size trees on corner lots), minimum five gallon shrubs, and groundcover and/or hardscape of sufficient size, spacing and variety to create an attractive and unifying appearance. Landscaping shall be in substantial compliance with the standards set forth in the Manual on Architectural Standards and the Manual on Landscaping Standards as adopted by the Planning Commission. 3. A permanent water -efficient irrigation system shall be provided for all areas required to be landscaped. The provisions of Ordinance #220 shall be met. The final landscape plan should be reviewed by the City, the Coachella Valley Water District, and the Riverside County Agricultural Commission. 4. The landscaping shall be continuously maintained in a healthy and viable condition by the property owner. 5. The standards of the R-1 Zoning shall be met (e.g. setbacks, fencing, etc.) . 6. The concrete roof tile in Phase 6 shall be similar in color and style to the abutting homes (e.g. Lifetile "Espana Mission" #108 and #132) 7. The minimum roof eave shall be 18-inches. 8. Sectional metal roll -up garage doors shall be installed on all garages. 9. The minimum dwelling unit size within Phase 6 shall be 1,606 square feet excluding the two car garage. 10. The developer shall meet the minimum Title 24 State requirements for energy efficiency during plan check (e.g. 10 SEER or larger for the condensing unit) . 11. All requirements of Tract Map 23269 shall be met during plan check. CONAPRVL.007 gI Ce" STAFF REPORT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 26, 1993 CASE NO.: PLOT PLAN 93-510 APPLICANT: LA QUINTA REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP PROJECT: NEW UNITS AT ACACIA - TRACT 23268 ARCHITECT: D C DESIGN ASSOCIATES LOCATION: TRACT 23268, LOTS 24-33, 130-139 ON WEST HARLAND DRIVE OFF OF SEELEY DRIVE, NORTH OF MILES AVENUE ZONING: R-1 GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (2 TO 4 DU/AC) SURROUNDING ZONING AND LAND USES: NORTH: R-1/RESIDENTIAL SOUTH: R-1, R-3/VACANT WEST: R-1/RESIDENTIAL EAST: R-T/MOBILE HOME PARK SITE DESCRIPTION: The proposed new homes are to be built within Tract 23268 as a phase of the acacia project. Twenty homes are proposed on lots located in the northeastern portion of the tract. The tract has been graded and street improvements are in. There are 96 existing homes that comprise Phase I of Acacia. These homes range in size from 1,362 to 2,162 square feet. PROPOSAL: The applicant, La Quinta Real Estate Development Partnership, LP (Acacia) recently purchased 75 lots within the Acacia Tract. On Lots 24 to 33 and 130 through 139, Acacia is proposing to construct 20 new homes featuring five new plans. Each of the five plans will have two front elevation options. Four of each plan are proposed to be built in this second phase of Acacia. The builder anticipates subsequent construction of the majority of the remaining lots within the PCST.152 1 tract. The builder is Acacia Construction, Inc., the same builder of the existing homes within the tract. The square footage of these new units range from 1,280 to 2,358 square feet of liveable area, excluding garage area. Four of the plans feature three car garages. The largest unit is a two- story home. Acacia proposes to use the same exterior colors and materials as were used in the existing Acacia homes. The same concrete roof tile will be used. The applicant does want to introduce two new roof tile colors, one a sand color and the other a washed neutral color. These two new colors will blend in with the other tile colors. The applicant requested these two new colors after the Design Review Board meeting. There is a difference in the roof tile of the proposed units. The new homes will feature a dominate gable with accent eyebrows and tall entry porticos. Roof overhangs range from 12 to 18 inches. A model complex is planned for Lots 29 through 33, where one of each type of unit will be featured. On -street parking is requested on West Harland Drive for the model complex. The applicant will be applying; for approval of the model complex in a separate request. In light of the controversial new units proposed for the Quinterra project, staff felt it appropriate to send a letter to all property owners of Acacia lots to notify them of the applicant's request. As of October 21 st, staff received only two telephone inquires as a result of the letter, and two property owners came to the Planning Department to view the plans and exhibits. Generally, comments were positive after viewing the plans and learning of the proposed range in unit size. DESIGN REVIEW BOARD CONSIDERATION: This request for architectural review was considered by the Design Review Board on October 6, 1993. The Board viewed a videotape prepared by staff of the existing homes in order to assess compatibility with the proposed units. The Board did not recommend any modifications to the design except that all units are to have at least 18-inch roof overhangs, and the garage doors are to match those in the existing Acacia homes. The applicant agreed to these conditions and the Board unanimously approved a motion to recommend approval of the architectural design of the new units. CONCLUSION: Staff has reviewed the proposed units and has determined that they are compatible in design with the existing homes. The proposed equal housing mix is acceptable. The new roof tile colors are also acceptable to staff. Conditions of Approval have been drafted which include the Design Review Board's recommendations to have a minimum 18-inch roof overhang and to require that all garage doors match existing garage doors. PCST.152 2 RECOMMENDATION: By Minute Motion 93- _ move to approve the architectural design of Plot Plan 93-510, subject to the attached Conditions of Approval. Attachments: i . Design Review Board staff report of October 6, 1993. 2. Recommended Conditions of Approval. 3. Architectural Plans (Commissioners only). PCST.152 P BI 7t2 STAFF REPORT DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 6, 1993 CASE NO: PLOT PLAN 93-510 APPLICANT: LA QUINTA REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP. PROJECT: APPROVAL OF ARCHITECTURAL PLANS FOR NEW UNITS AT ACACIA - TRACT 23268. ARCHITECT: D C DESIGN ASSOCIATES LOCATION: TRACT 23268, LOTS 24-33, 130-139 ON WEST HARLAND DRIVE, OFF OF SEELEY DRIVE. ZONING: R-1 PROPOSAL: The applicant is proposing to construct five new units, each with two front elevation options, to be constructed on 20 of the 75 lots recently purchased by the applicant within the Acacia tract. The units feature the following: Baths Garage Stories Area Bedrooms 1280 3 2 450 2 car 1 rFB 1596 3 2 703 2 car 1 1591 3 2 615 3 car 1 1835 4 2 634 3 car 1 E 2358 4 3 634 3 car 2 DRBST.102 1 5. The standards of the R-1 Zoning shall be met (e.g., setbacks, etc.). 6. If the model homes are converted to sales office (e.g., converted garages, etc.) as part of the marketing program for the tract, the Applicant shall file with Staff a floor plan or Letter of Intent detailing the work to be done. A cash bond or another type of security should be posted to ensure that the home(s) is reconverted prior to its sale and/or occupancy. RECOMMENDATION: Review plans in conjunction with staff comments and determine acceptability. The Design Review Board recommendation(s) will be forwarded to the Planning Commission. Attachments: 1. Project plans DRBST.102 3 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED PLOT PLAN 93-510 - ACACIA OCTOBER 16, 1993 GENERAL 1. The development of the premises shall comply with the standards of the R-1 Zone and the Conditions of Approval for Tract Map 23268 and with all other codes of the State of California and ordinances of the City of La Quinta. The development of the premises shall be in conformance with the plans marked Exhibit(s) "A" through "O" and colors and material board file in the office of the La Quinta Planning and Development Department unless otherwise amended by these Conditions of Approval. 2. Prior to the issuance of grading or building permits for construction of a building contemplated by this approval, the applicant shall obtain permits and/or clearances from the following public agencies: • City Fire Marshal • Public Works Department • Planning and Development Department • Desert Sands Unified School District • Coachella Valley Water District • Imperial Irrigation District Applicant is responsible for any requirements of the permits or clearances from those jurisdictions. If the requirements include approval of improvements plans, applicant shall furnish proof of said approvals prior to obtaining City approvals and signatures on the plans. Evidence of said permits or clearances from the above mentioned agencies shall be present to the Building and Safety Department at the time of the application for a building permit for the approved homes. 4. Construction shall comply with all local and State building code requirements as determined by the Building and Safety Director. 5. All roof -mounted equipment shall be screened from view at all sides by design of the house. All ground -mounted mechanical equipment shall be screened from view by methods approved by the Planning and Development Department. CONAPRVL.107 1 Conditions of Approval Plot Plan 93-510 - Acacia October 26, 1993 LANDSCAPING: 6. Prior to issuance of an occupancy permit for any house within Tract 23268, Lots 24 through 33, and 130 through 139, landscaping shall be installed and appropriately maintained. Type of planting, methods of installation, and maintenance techniques shall be subject to plan approval by the Planning and Development Department. 7. Applicant shall submit a copy of the proposed landscaping and irrigation plans to the Coachella Valley Water District for review and approval with respect to the District's Water Management Program. 8. All residences/dwellings are required to have illuminated building address numbers per the La Quinta Municipal Code. 9. The front yard of all lots, and in addition the street side of corner lots, shall be landscaped to property line, edge of curb, or edge of street pavement, whichever is furthest from the residence. 10. The landscaping shall include trees (minimum two 15-gallon trees on interior lots and five 15-gallon trees on corner lots), shrubs, and groundcover and/or hardscape of sufficient size, spacing and variety to create an attractive and unifying appearance. Landscaping shall be in substantial compliance with the standards set forth in the Manual on Architectural Standards and the Manual on Landscaping Standards as adopted by the Planning Commission. A landscaping and irrigation plan for the construction of Lots 24- 33 and 130-139 shall be submitted to the Planning and Development Department. Desert or native plant species and drought resistant planting material shall be encouraged. 11. Landscaping shall be continuously maintained in a healthy and viable condition by the property owner. 12. All landscape planting shall comply with the requirements of the State Agriculture Code and the directives of the Riverside County Agricultural Commissioner. All landscaping plans submitted to the Planning and Development Department shall include the following notation: " 'WARNING' plant material listed may or may not have been approved by the Agricultural Commissioner's office. Landscape contractor, please contact the developer for status of Agricultural Commissioners approval or denial. Plant material not conforming with quarantine laws may be destroyed and civil action taken. All plant material is subject to inspection at the discretion of the Agricultural Commissioner's office. All plant material must be free from Red Scale (Aonidiella aurantii)" . CONAPRVL.107 2 Conditions of Approval Plot Plan 93-510 - Acacia October 26, 1993 MISCELLANEOUS: 13. If the model homes are converted to sales offices (e.g., converted garages, etc.) as part of the marketing program for the tract, the applicant shall file with staff a floor plan or Letter of Intent detailing the work to be done. A cash bond or another type of security should be posted to ensure that the home(s) is reconverted prior to its sale and/or occupancy. 14. Any outside lighting shall be hooded and directed so as not to shine directly upon adjoining property, and rights -of -way. 15. No signs are approved pursuant to this plot plan. Prior to installation of any on -site advertising or directional signs, a signing plan shall be submitted for approval of the Planning and Development Department pursuant to the requirements of Chapter 9.212 - Sign Regulations of the La Quinta Municipal Ordinance. 16. No outdoor advertising display, sign or billboard (not including on -site advertising or directional signs) shall be constructed or maintained within the property subject to this permit. Any existing outdoor advertising display, sign, or billboard existing within the property subject to this permit shall be removed PRIOR TO FINAL BUILDING INSPECTION APPROVAL. 17. The permittee shall institute blowsand and dust control measures during grading and site development. These shall include but not be limited to: a) the use of irrigation during any construction activities; b) planting of cover crop or vegetation upon previously graded but undeveloped portions of the site; and c) provisions of landscaping to reduce the effects upon adjacent properties and property owners. The permittee shall comply with the directives of Ordinance 219 - Fugitive Dust Control. All construction and graded areas shall be kept wetted on a daily basis while being used to prevent the emission of dust and blowsand. 18. The permittee shall submit a grading plan to the Engineering Department for any fine grading to be done for the proposed house pads and/or landscaping. 19. The permittee shall provide masonry block wall rear and side yard fencing and metal gates to match that existing in the first phase of Tract 23268. 20. All roof overhangs shall be a minimum of eighteen (18) inches on all units. 21. All garbage doors shall match those on existing homes in Tract 23268-Acacia. CONAPRVL.107 3 B I #3 STAFF REPORT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 26, 1993 CASE NO.: STREET NAME CHANGE (SNC) 93-004 APPLICANT: LAKE LA QUINTA, WILMA-LA QUINTA AND LANDREX CALIFORNIA REQUEST: APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A STREET NAME CHANGE FROM VIA SOLID TO VIA AVANTE. LOCATION: WITHIN LAKE LA QUINTA, SOUTH OF 47TH AVENUE AND EAST OF CALEO BAY. BACKGROUND: As required by Municipal Code Section 14.080.050, staff has prepared a Resolution of Intention to consider a street name change as requested by the applicant. The applicant is requesting that Via Soud which is a cul-de-sac road within the off -water unit area of Lake La Quinta, north of the lake, be changed to Via Avante. This will coincide with the name of the project (Avante) and be the location of their model complex. The Resolution of Intention sets December 14, 1993, for a public hearing for the Planning Commission to consider the street name change. The action on December 14th, will be a recommendation to the City Council who will make the final determination. RECOMMENDATION: By adoption of Resolution 93- move to adopt Resolution of Intention setting December 14, 1993, for a public hearing to consider the street name change. Attachment: 1. Street location map 2. Letter from applicant dated September 28, 1993, requesting the street name change 3. Resolution of Intention PCST.150 1 .. - I -..- ..00- To 164 Wto l-fi o0 (. Tf as J!t/1 +i/N [-r0T T 1 ♦ a poa ?Jk� i Nq♦ i � ' liesl q (VN/VATE STREET J' / N �r I`i' ILOr 0I64t ©4 = I ®q Oq O ® It 'p V • � {I VIA V B, SO 7i. M i J Ti O �� � f dV RA t PA " T I _ 9 a I d 7f,// 4e ,I /ZJo1 40 d / t i AwM 16q� r ff fC ®4k I7S.CI A.w � H.fb sae � ®y ., • P� a 1e.0 q QV� /JI O! Ztb; „ ° S OS a ♦ � I V a�lT_ V !. Al ~ 7� STgE-ET/ � •r4Y > #o/ X! Ou I � O I a^. � ace 'w�,n`I I POP 1 �2f4i wa ♦ y X 4 ©a � � p � � y �«a � Q O4�a`• 1 ///{A • �� .r O .0 • v ' I y G w �•4/s Iati• •a � d O� � �'� g'4 '' v� OO ti� � /` +` •tea * � ,b jel. ss - o 0 Ne, 13-0o4- LAXE LA QJ I NTA SEP 3 0 1993 September 28, 1993 Jerry Herman Director of Planning City of LaQuinta LaQuinta, CA 92253 Dear Mr. Herman: On behalf of Lake LaQuinta, Wilma-LaQuinta and Landrex California, I am requesting a name change for a street at Lake LaQuinta, tract #26152. The lots on Via Soud are owned by the developers but have been reserved by customers for future purchase. All of these buyers have requested the change of the existing name as it is difficult to say and not consistant with other street names in the tract. The new street name requested would be "Via Avante", the same name as the off water program. Thank you for your assistance in this matter. S' ncerely', Jim LaLoggi.a Project Director of Lake LaQuinta 47-305 VIA RAVENNA , LA OUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253 619.564-5407 FAX 619.564-5204 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 93-, A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, INDICATING THEIR INTENT TO CONSIDER A CHANGE IN THE STREET NAME FROM VIA SOUD TO VIA AVANTE AND TO SET DECEMBER 14, 1993, AS A DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING„ CASE NO. STREET NAME CHANGE 93-004 LAKE LA QUINTA, WILMA LA QUINTA AND LANDREX WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, on the 26th day of October, 1993, in accordance with Section 14.08.050 of the La Quinta Municipal Code did state, at the request of Lake La Quinta, Wilma La Quinta and Landrex, their intent to consider a change in the street name from Via Soud to Via Avante located in Tract 26152; and, WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California at the same meeting did set December 14, 1993, as a Public Hearing date on the above matter, in accordance with Section 14.08.050 of the La Quinta Municipal Code. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta as follows: 1. That the Planning Commission has followed the requirements of the La Quinta Municipal Code, Chapter 14.08 pertaining to Street Name Changes. 2. That the Planning Commission hereby adopts a Resolution of Intention to consider changing the street name Via Soud to Via Avante. 3. That December 14, 1993, is hereby set as a Public Hearing for Street Name Change 93- 004. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta Planning Commission held this 26th day of October, 1993, by the following vote to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: RESOPC.120 1 KATIE BARROWS, Chairman City of La Quinta, California ATTEST: JERRY MERMAN, Planning Director City of La Quinta, California RESOPC.120 a I a STAFF REPORT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 26, 1993 CASE NO.: STREET NAME CHANGE 93-005 APPLICANT: CITY OF LA QUINTA REQUEST: CONSIDERATION OF STREET NAME CHANGE FOR VIA CALIENTE AND/OR FORBES CIRCLE, AND/OR WEST HARLAND DRIVE. LOCATION: VIA CALIENTE/FORBES CIRCLE/WEST HARLAND DRIVE, BETWEEN FRED WARING DRIVE AND MILES AVENUE, EAST OF WA.SHINGTON STREET. BACKGROUND: Presently there is a street in the northern portion of the City between Fred Waring Drive and Miles Avenue, which has three different names. At the westerly end is Via Caliente within the Deane Homes subdivision. To the east within the Acacia Homes tract the street is Forbes Circle. To the east of Forbes Circle, to the east side of Seeley Drive, the street is West Harland Drive. The total length of the street is approximately 3,200 feet which is less than one mile long. The naming of this length of street came to staff's attention when the engineer in the Deane Homes tract was attempting to determine which street name to install on Via Caliente and Via Coronado, which a the north/south running street, near the eastern border of the Deane Homes tract. STREET NAME CHANGE PROCEDURE: The Municipal Code permits an alternative street naming procedure whereby the Planning Commission may recommend to the City Council that a street name be changed. The Commission may do this when it feels it is necessary for the public interest and necessity. By making this finding, the Planning Commission negates the need for public notice and a public hearing. PCST.153 1 ANALYSIS: Originally, Via Caliente and Forbes Circle were not proposed to be connected. However, as a result of the final approval of the Deane Homes Tract a connection was made. At the time of the original street naming for the Deane Homes Tract it was attempted to coordinate the street names; however, the names as they presently exist were approved. Presently on Via Caliente ten homes exist along that street. Along the portion of the street known as Forbes Circle approximately 20 homes exist. Along the portion called West Harland Drive, no homes exist. This is the area which Acacia Homes is currently attempting to obtain approval as a part of their Phase II construction. Staff feels that the ideal situation would be to have all three streets with one name. However, it is a hardship to change a street name after homeowners have moved in and used that street name. A reduction of one street name would be better than the existing situation. Since West Harland Drive has no residences at this time, it would be easiest to change this portion of the street. It should also be noted that at the east end of West Harland Drive the street which runs north/south in a southerly direction, is called North Harland Drive. RECOMMENDATION: By adoption of Resolution 93- recommend to the City Council that West Harland Drive within Tract 23268 be changed to Forbes Circle. Attachments: 1. Street map 2. Draft Resolution PCST.153 i Y AdVd dWUH 311801N JNUSIX3 '3QO�OOA� �®FP , a s aIQ a 4 3 i a s 1 C 0 • co C 1 • : ti ® itt0 'Pt • j; �� CO a .'Q qTr .• w • �l A ^ • R©, ��l C • �r`VW 7 ��" w • t �� t Q "i t A � (1 � 0 Z at PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 93- A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE APPLICATION TO CHANGE THE STREET NAME WEST HARLAND DRIVE TO FORBES CIRCLE. CASE NO. STREET NAME CHANGE 93-005 - CITY OF LA QUINTA WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, did on the 26th day of October, 1993, in accordance with Section 14.08.110 of the La Quinta Municipal Code, did consider a street name change from West Harland Drive to Forbes Circle, and/or other change; and, WHEREAS the Planning Commission at the meeting of October 26, 1993, did find the following facts and reasons to justify the recommendation to the City Council: 1. The public interest would be served by changing the name as recommended to eliminate confusion, provide continuity within the Acacia Tract, and provide better emergency response. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta as follows: 1. That the Planning Commission has followed the requirements of the La Quinta Municipal Code Section 14.08.110 pertaining to street name changes. 2. That the Planning; Commission hereby recommends to the City Council that West Harland Drive be changed to Forbes Circle. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta Planning Commission held this 26th day of October, 1993, by the following vote to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: RESOPC.122 KATIE BARROWS, Chairman City of La Quinta, California ATTEST: JERRY HERMAN, Planning Director City of La Quinta, California RESOPC.122 MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION - CITY OF LA QUINTA A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, California October 12, 1993 7:00 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER A. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Chairwoman Barrows who led the flag salute. YI. ROLL CALL A. Chairwoman Barrows requested the roll call. Present: Commissioners Adolph, Ellson, Marrs, Abels, and Chairwoman Barrows. C. Staff Present: Planning Director Jerry Herman, Principal Planner Stan Sawa, Associate Planner Greg Trousdell, Assistant City Engineer Steve Speer, Parks and Recreation Manager Clint Bohlen, and Department Secretary Betty Sawyer. III. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Continued Change of Zone 91-066 Specific Plan 92-023 Tentative Tract 27854 and Plot Plan 93-022; a request of JASCORP for approval of a change of zone designation for from R-1, R-2*8,000, and C-P to R-2; a specific plan to develop design and architectural standards for a 124 unit planned unit development project; a tentative tract map to subdivide 12± acres into 124 single family lots; and a plot plan to develop a low and moderate income zero lot line single family home project. Associate Planner Greg Trousdell presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Planning and Development Department. Staff stated the number of units had been reduced to 116 from the original plan of 124, and the applicant had submitted two options. Option B deleted a few units which were adjacent to the Washington Street bridge which was a concern of the Planning Commission on September 28, 1993, because of the City's future street widening plans. PC10-12 Planning Commission Minutes October 12, 1993 2. Commissioner Ellson questioned Condition #13 of the specific plan. She requested that wood for the garage doors be omitted. Commissioner Abels questions the possibility of requiring automatic garage door openers. 3. Commissioner Ellson asked if Condition #13 of the tentative tract needed to be amended to add Sheriffs Department for providing access to the gate. Discussion followed regarding the different type of gate keys, etc., as well as on -street parking. 4. Chairwoman Barrows asked if the security lighting proposed met the Dark Sky Ordinance requirements. Staff stated they would be reviewed when they were submitted for plan check. Commissioner Adolph asked if staff recommended the high pressure lights. Discussion followed regarding the different type of lights. 5. Chairwoman Barrows asked about Condition #8 and how the recycling plan would fit in with the City. Staff stated the City was in the process of setting up a recycling program with Waste Management of the Desert, but a recycling area would be added to the refuse area abutting the clubhouse. 6. Commissioner Ellson asked if the recreation building was still going to be a day care center and if so would the swimming pool be relocated and will it be reviewed by the Planning Commission again. Staff stated the recreation building would go back to the Design Review Board for their approval. Discussion followed regarding relocating the building and/or the swimming pool. 7. There being no further questions of staff, Chairwoman Barrows opened the public hearing. Mr. Joe Swain, representing JASCORP, spoke regarding the project. He stated the recreation building use had not been determined as of yet. He went on to introduce Mr. Joe DeCoster architect for the project. 8. Mr. DeCoster went over the floor plans of the different units. Commissioner Adolph asked what the size of the patio slabs would be. Mr. DeCoster stated they would be no less than 6' X 8'. 9. Commissioner Adolph asked if landscaping was going to be provided for the affordable housing units. Mr. DeCoster stated the backyards would be landscaped. PC10-12 2 Planning Commission Minutes October 12, 1993 10. Ms. Rosaline Davis, resident of Paloma Court, asked the Commission to explain what affordable housing meant. Staff stated affordable housing was based upon the income of the purchaser. A certain percentage would be medium income, a percentage low income, and a percentage very low income. The County would determine who and how people would qualify. Discussion followed regarding how affordable housing is determined. 11. Ms. Davis asked if association fees were going to be charged how would these people be able to pay it. In addition, she expressed concern for a one car garage unit. Commissioner Marrs explained that the developer would provide a two car garage option on the largest unit if the future owner was interested and the lot could accommodate the additional garage. 12. There being no further public comment, Chairwoman Barrows closed the public hearing. 13. Chairwoman Barrows stated that the affordable housing locations in La Quinta were limited and the City was required by the State to provide affordable housing. There are some affordable houses in the Cove but more are needed. She further stated that this was a good location and the tract would be attractive when completed. 14. Commissioner Adolph asked how the City would control the CC & R's. Staff stated the City does not enforce CC & R's but if the City's Redevelopment Agency gets involved, the City will see that the houses are maintained by the contracts that are drawn up between the homeowner and the City. All other units are subject to control by the homeowners' association. The Planning Commission will review the final CC & R's before they are recorded. 15. Commissioner Adolph asked how many of the units the developer would be affordable. Staff stated that number had not been determined yet. Discussion followed regarding affordable housing requirements. 16. Commissioner Ables stated he felt the project was needed in La Quinta but it was hard to find a location to accommodate such a project. He further stated that with the changes that had been made to the project, that homeowner pride of ownership would help to dictate the maintenance of the: project. Commissioners Marrs and Ellson agreed. PC10-12 3 Planning Commission Minutes October 12, 1993 17. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Ellson/Marrs to adopt Planning Commission Resolution 93-035 recommending to the City Council approval of Change of Zone 91-066 and recommending concurrence with the proposed Negative Declaration. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Commissioners Adolph, Ellson, Marrs, Abels, Chairwoman Barrows. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAINING: None. Commissioners Ellson/Marrs moved to adopt Planning Commission Resolution 93-036 and 93-037 recommending to the City Council approval of Specific Plan 93-023 and Tentative Tract 27854 and recommending to the City Council concurrence with the approval of the Negative Declaration of the Environmental Impact subject to the attached Conditions of Approval with the modification of Condition # 13 of the specific plan to delete the use of wood doors, and Condition #13 of the tentative tract to read "Fire and Police access", as shown in Exhibit "B". Exhibit "B" has 116 units and a reduction in the number of units at the Washington Street bridge. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Commissioners Adolph, Ellson, Marrs, Abels, Chairwoman Barrows. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAINING: None. Commissioners Ellson/Adolph moved to adopt Minute Motion 93-046 approving Plot Plan 93-502, subject to the Conditions of Approval and as shown in Exhibit "B". Unanimously approved. IV. PUBLIC COMMENT: None V. BUSINESS SESSION: A. Minor Temporary Outdoor Event 93-057; a request of Thunderbird Artists (Judi Combs) for approval of fine art shows at Plaza La Quinta from November 6, 1993 through April, 1994. 1. Principal Planner Stan Sawa presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Planning and Development Department. PC10-12 4 Planning Commission Minutes October 12, 1993 2. There being no questions of staff, Commissioners Abels/Ellson moved and seconded a motion to adopt Minute Motion 93-047 approving Minor Temporary Outdoor Event 93-057, subject to conditions. Unanimously approved. B. Palm Royale Park Design; a request of the City for review and approval of a park design. 1. Parks and Recreation Manager Clint Bohlen presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Planning and Development Department. 2. Commissioner Adolph asked if this design satisfied the neighbors. Staff stated this was what the homeowners who attended the meetings wanted. Commissioner Adolph asked if this design met the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Staff stated it was more passive than what was planned for. 3. Commissioner Abels asked if a basketball court could be added at a later date. Staff stated other amenities could be added later. 4. Commissioner Ellson stated the park was not very far from the North La Quinta Park and the High School was within walking distance for courts and ball fields. This park seemed to be designed more for the smaller child. 5. Commissioner Adolph asked if the existing trees would remain. Staff stated they would and discussion followed regarding size and species of trees to be added. 6. Commissioner Ellson asked what the streamer effect was on the site plans. Staff stated they were decorative walkways. Staff went on to explain the decomposed granite jogging path. 7. Commissioners discussed with staff restroom facilities and whether the ground work should be laid at the time of construction for future construction of the restrooms. Staff stated that the construction of the restrooms would be 1/3 of the cost of building the entire park and therefore, it was felt they would not build the restrooms. In addition, the community did not want any since they wre in close proximity to their house. PC10-12 5 Planning Commission Minutes October 12, 1993 8. Chairwoman Barrows asked about solar lighting for the project. Discussion followed regarding the kind of lighting and the costs. 9. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Abels/Ellson to adopt Planning Commission Resolution 93-038 recommending approval of Palm Royale Park design as submitted. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Commissioners Adolph, Ellson, Marrs, Abels, Chairwoman Barrows. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAINING: None. C. Discussion of R-1 Standards; a request of the Commission for discussion with staff. 1. Commissioner Ellson would like some input into the R-1 requirements before staff submitted the changes to the City Council. She felt the minimum house size should be 1200 square feet and the minimum lot size 8,000 square feet. In addition, the total minimum sideyard should be 15- feet. Each side could be any combination. Discussion followed regarding sideyard setback combinations. 2. Commissioner Adolph stated this should be restrictive to planned tracts and not for single family dwellings such as the Cove. 3. Staff went on to explain the problems that could be incurred with Fire Code requirements. 4. Commissioner Ellson suggested that the minimum sideyard setback be 5- feet with a total setback of 15-feet for both sides. Discussion followed regarding different alternatives. 5. Commissioner Adolph asked if there should be any restrictions on the size of units being built adjacent to larger units. Chairwoman Barrows felt there should be a preservation of the neighborhood. Staff stated this was one of the directives given them by the Council. 6. Commissioner Ellson asked if there should be any differential within the R-1 requirements. 7. There being no further comment, Commissioners asked staff to bring their conclusions back to them before presentation to the City Council. Pc10-12 6 Planning Commission Minutes October 12, 1993 VI. CONSENT CALENDAR A. There being; no corrections to the Minutes of September 28, 1993, Commissioners Abels/Man-s moved and seconded a motion to approve the Minutes as submitted. Unanimously approved. 'III. OTHER - None VIII. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made andseconded by Commissioners Adolph/Abels to adjourn this regular meeting of the Planning Commission to a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on October 26, 1993, at 7:00 P.M. at the La Quinta City Hall Council Chambers. This meeting of the La Quinta Planning; Commission was adjourned at 8:33 P.M., October 12, 1993. PC10-12 7 PH #1 STAFF REPORT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 26, 1993 CASE NO.: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 93-008 & VARIANCE 93-023 REQUEST: APPROVAL TO REMODEL AND ENLARGE AN EXISTING 1,581 SQUARE FOOT ONE STORY COMMERCIAL BUILDING AND A REQUEST TO VARY FROM THE C-V-N ZONING DISTRICT STANDARDS AND MODIFY THE CITY'S OFF-STREET PARKING CODE REQUIREMENTS. APPLICANT: AGUSTIN MARTINEZ (LA QUINTA MEAT MARKET) ARCHITECT: CHARLES D. GARLAND LOCATION: NORTHEAST CORNER OF CALLE TAMPICO AND AVENIDA BERMUDAS (78-100 CALLE TAMPICO). BACKGROUND: The existing vacant building was built in the early 1960's. The building was used by Mr. Louis Campagna (La Quinta Pharmacy) until recently. The applicant purchased the property in July, 1993. Proposal The applicant is proposing to remodel plus add on to an existing one story 1,581 square foot commercial building on 0.18 acres. The new building is designed to accommodate a new meat market as well as a small second story office for the owner. The new addition is approximately 930 square feet. The property is presently in the Village Specific Plan area and is governed by the C-V-N Zone District. provisions of the La Quinta Municipal Code. The conditional use permit was required because the meat market is classified as a Group 14 land use in the Village "North" Zone which defines "small good sales" as retail sales which are carried by customers and deliveries are by smell delivery trucks. A variance application is being requested to reduce the Avenida Bermudas building side setback line from 25 feet to 6 feet for the new addition along the frontage of the site. He has also proposed a variance to have a single driveway entrance on Calle Tampico approximately 56-feet from Avenida Bermudas, to allow off -site parking arrangements, and to allow minor architectural projections into the front yard setback . PCST.151 1 Surrounding Land Uses Site: Existing vacant building North: Vacant South: Vacant East: Existing Circle K store West: Date grove Site Information The parcel is developed with a one story commercial building. Low voltage utility lines run along the southerly side of the property. Presently, both streets are paved at this time to allow two-way traffic movement. Curb, and gutter improvements were recently installed by the City. Setbacks Existing Building New Building Front (Calle Tampico) 10-feet 10-feet* Interior side 43-feet 43-feet Street side 6-feet 6-feet* Rear 39.5-feet 24.5-feet *Note: a variance is requested. The roof overhangs on the building also require a variance because they are within 3-feet of the property line. Architecture The existing single story building has a flat roof (with parapet) with stucco exterior. A tile roofed entry exists on Calle Tampico on the south side of the building. The applicant intends to install a new concrete tile roof for the two story addition and a concrete tile covered walkway and/or covered overhang around the three sides of the existing building. The one and two story project is reminiscent of the Spanish Revival architectural motif and the materials which are used appropriate for the Village area (stucco, exposed wood beams, tile roofing, etc.). The design style is appropriate for this area. Site Plan Chance The plan is different from the existing site layout because the owner would prefer not to share his driveway and parking program with he existing Circle K store to the east. Mr. Martinez proposes a one-way access loop with the entrance at Avenida Bermudas and the exit on Calle Tampico. In the original submittal, the parking spaces were adjacent to the existing building and a shared driveway was used between both businesses (see the Design Review Board Report). PCST.151 Mr. Martinez has said that he is opposed to the original design because Circle K customers will use his designated parking spaces, the convenience store is a 24-hour use, and he will have to form a binding agreement allowing reciprocal access arrangements with a property owner(s) he does not know. New Parking Lot Design The building has an existing parking lot on the east side of the building with access to the parking lot from Calle Tampico and Avenida Bermudas. The applicant is proposing to resurface and reconfigure the parking lot with angled parking on the east side of the property allowing exiting onto Calle Tampico from Avenida Bermudas. The parking spaces are 9-feet by 18-feet with a 16-foot (one way) drive aisle. Seven parking spaces are proposed. The parking space on the north side of the building is for the owner and/or loading. Design Review Board Action On September 1, 1993, the Design Review Board examined the initial application designed by New Age Design and Mr. Charles Garland to remodel the old La Quinta Pharmacy building into a meat market/convenience store. Since the drawings were determined to be incomplete, the Board voted to continue the case to October 6, 1993, at the request of Mr. Garland. On September 27, 1993, staff received the revised submittal. On October 6, 1993, the Design Review Board conditionally approved the project based on the applicant's revised exhibits. A copy of the Design Review Board report is attached. The conditions of the Design Review Board are noted in the attached draft conditions. A copy of the draft Design Review Board minutes from the meeting are attached. The final vote was 7-0. The Board felt the remodel request was a good example of what can be done to an existing building to make it compatible with the Village design standards. The Design Review Board was not opposed to the Applicant's request to close off the shared access driveway and eliminate the reciprocal access program. On October 19, 1993, Staff received copies of the second revision to the project since its initial presentation to staff and the Design Review Board. The October 19, 1993 plans reflect many of the features and requirements of the Design Review Board based on their October 6, 1993 meeting. The only items which are not included are the Design Review Board's request to have additional tree wells in the parking lot, that the rear elevation be upgraded, and that the sidewalk abutting the building on the west side be eliminated. PCST.151 3 Access to Calle Tampico The site currently has direct access to Calle Tampico from a shared driveway with the existing Circle K facility on the east side of the site. The existing driveway allowed two-way travel to both properties. The applicant has requested that the City allow the existing driveway to be divided so that cross -travel from each property can no longer occur. The design allows one-way travel on Mr. Martinez's property with an exit driveway onto Calle Tampico. Mr. Martinez has stated that the reason he would like to discontinue the shared driveway is because of the amount of traffic coming to and from the Circle K business. He is also concerned about the large gasoline trucks which come to their site and his additional liability problems. The C-V-N Zoning District has a regulation regarding access to Calle Tampico. The Code stated "additional access points from Calle Tampico shall be a minimum of 330-feet removed from the right-of-way line of the intersection of Avenida Bermudas. No additional direct access points shall be permitted between Avenida Bermudas and Desert Club Drive. Properties in this block shall take access off an extension of Bermudas or Desert Club at a point no less than 200- feet north of the Calle Tampico right-of-way line". A variance would be necessary because the one-way drive would be classified as a new point of access to the site and the driveway would be moved closer to the intersection of Calle Tampico and Avenida Bermudas. One of the main disadvantages of the applicant's request is that it will close off any future common access from Circle K through this site to Avenida Bermudas. The original specific plan envisioned cross -access or reciprocal access for the commercial properties without access to Calle Tampico. Therefore, the applicant's request will negate any future shared access with either Circle K or the existing Sand Bar Restaurant to the east. However, this access program might not be as important now that the Calle Tampico median has been installed and these three existing businesses have been allowed permanent access to Calle Tampico based on their original Riverside County development approvals. The )Engineering Department has reviewed both site plans of the applicant with and without shared access to the Circle K property. They have written a condition which requires shared access (Condition #18) and reconstruction of the Calle Tampico driveway per the August 25, 1993 submittal. Off -Site Parking The existing C-V-N Zoning District does not permit off -site parking, however, the Off -Street Parking Standards were amended in 1991 to permit businesses the advantage to pay cash money towards the future implementation of a future assessment district or parking improvement district in the C-V Zoned areas. PCST.151 4 The expansion of this property will require the applicant to secure or bond for a minimum of four spaces to account for the new 930 square foot addition. The variance application will assist the applicant in having off -site parking spaces for his new expansion request. Conclusion The applicant has attempted to meet the goals and policies of the adopted Village Specific Plan by incorporating tile roofing, a varied roof design, vertical columns and arches, and other new materials which are encouraged or required in the Village Specific Plan. Staff supports the proposal provided the recommended conditions are imposed. RECOMMENDATION: Approve Resolution 93- and 93- approving Conditional Use Permit 93-008 and Variance 93-023 allowing the La Quinta Meat Market to enlarge the existing commercial building at 78-100 Calle Tampico and deviate from both the existing standards of the C-V-N and Off -Street Parking Standards. Attachments: 1. Vicinity Map 2. Design Review Board Report (October 6, 1993) 3. Design Review Board Minutes of October 6, 1993 4. Agency Comments 5. Draft Resolutions with Conditions of Approval 6. Large plans (Planning Commission only) dated October 19, 1993 7. Large plans (Planning Commission only) dated August 25 & September 27, 1993 PCST.151 5 lqw ton,4UQQ •MANINE I I i VWWILVM 7T11/� CL 4 mo Ln ••.o•a• •• Ali'••• .� ro••�••••�? •••►tee . • • • .D •• d • • • • • • • , : i -- _OXWAVM L _ rTYN VCRdif1Y r -mac! I ' I ,: >51 I ' MUM J� r I vcuww ,awmv i t vcom vavmr tir�r-i I• � �ca°o•rs.aoasaas•���7 �1 . —�1�r•�� I i I I� oosv'on vas►al►v _ �- STAFF REPORT DESIGN REVIEW BOARD DATE: OCTOBER 6, 1993 (CONTINUED FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 1993) PROJECT: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 93-008 & VARIANCE 93-023 REQUEST: APPROVAL TO REMODEL AND ENLARGE AND EXISTING 1,581 SQUARE FOOT ONE STORY COMMERCIAL BUILDING AND A REQUEST TO VARY FROM THE C-V-N ZONING DISTRICT STANDARDS (STREET SIDE YARD SETBACK) AND MODIFY THE CITY'S OFF-STREET PARKING CODE REQUIREMENTS APPLICANT: AGUSTIN MARTINEZ (LA QUINTA MEAT MARKET) ARCHITECT: CHARLES D. GARLAND LOCATION: NORTHEAST CORNER OF CALLE TAMPICO & AVENIDA BERMUDAS (78-100 CALLE TAMPICO) BACKGROUND: On September 1, 1993 the Design Review Board examined the initial application designed by New Age Design and Mr. Charles Garland to remodel the old La Quinta Pharmacy building into a meat market/convenience store. Since the drawings were determined to be incomplete, the Board voted to continue the case to October 6, 1993 at the request of Mr. Garland. On September 27, 1993 staff received the revised submittal. Proposal The Applicant is proposing to remodel plus add on to an existing one story 1,581 square foot commercial building on 0.18 acres. The new building is designed to accommodate a new meat market as well as a small second story office for the owner. The new addition is approximately 930 square feet. The property is presently in the Village Specific Plan Area and is governed by the C-V-N Zone District provisions of the La Quinta Municipal Code. A variance application is being requested to reduce the Avenid+ Bermudas building side setback line from 25 feet to 6 feet for the new addition along the frontage of the site. He has also proposed a variance to have a handicap parking space on the property line, and to allow minor architectural projections into the front yard setback. Surroundinq Land Use Site: Existing vacant building North: Vacant South: Vacant East: Existing Circle K store West: Date Grove DRB10/6/CS -1- O 9 Site Information The parcel is developed with a one story commercial building. Low voltage utility lines run along the southerly side of the property. Presently, both streets are paved at this time to allow two-way traffic movement. Curb, and gutter improvements were recently installed by the City. Setbacks Existing Building New Building Front (Calle Tampico) 10-feet 10-feet * Interior Side 43-feet 43-feet Street Side 6-feet 6-feet * Rear 39-feet 25-feet * Note: A Variance is requested. Background The existing vacant building was built in the early 1960's. The building was used by Mr. Louis Campagna (La Quinta Pharmacy) until recently. The Applicant purchased the property in July, 1993. Architecture The existing single story building has a flat roof (with parapet) with stucco exterior. A tile roofed entry exists on Calle Tampico on the south side of the building. The Applicant intends to install a new concrete tile roof for the two story addition and a concrete tile covered walkway and/or covered overhang around the three sides of the existing building. The one and two story project is reminiscent of the Spanish Revival architectural motif and the materials which are used appropriate for the Village area (stucco, exposed wood beams, tile roofing, etc.). The design style is appropriate for this area. Minor Architectural Changes In the new submittal, the project architect has refined the architectural drawings and modified some of the past architectural features. The changes are: 1. The front door entry on Calle Tampico has been moved to the southeast corner of the building facing the parking lot. 2. The column and eaves of the east, west and south side of the building have been modified. The eaves are smaller and the original freestanding columns are attached to the building except on the south elevation. 3. The architect eliminated the arched parapet on the Calle Tampico elevation and in its place is a new concrete tile roof structure. 4. The architect has changed the exterior architectural features of the second story building (e.g. windows, tile, stucco score lines, etc.). DRB10/6/CS -2- 5. A new parkway landscape and hardscape design was submitted. 6. The roofed areas have a 4:12 pitch throughout. 7. The trash enclosure was repositioned on the site abutting the common easterly property line. The enclosure has a secondary pedestrian access area. 8. Texture concrete was added to the Calle Tampico driveway entrance. 9. A new five foot wide planter was added to the east side of the existing building. 10. The proposed sign has been removed from the roof and relocated below the arch on the east and south sides of the building. No specific design on the signs have been submitted. 11. A new four foot high concrete masonry block wall is proposed along the easterly property line separating this property from thi existing convenience store. Site Plan Change A new site plan has been submitted. The plan is different because the owner would prefer not to share his driveway and parking program with the existing Circle K store to the east. Mr. Martinez proposes a one-way access loop with the entrance at Avenida Bermudas and the exit on Calle Tampico. In the original submittal, the parking spaces were adjacent to the existing building and a shared driveway was used between both businesses. Mr. Martinez has said that he is opposed to the original design because Circle K customers will use his designated parking spaces, the convenience store is a 24-hour use, and he will have to form a binding agreement allowing reciprocal access arrangements with a property owner(s) he does not know. The Engineering Department is evaluating the new submittal and thei comments will be presented to the Planning Commission. New Parking Lot The building has an existing parking lot on the east side of the building with access to the parking lot from Calle Tampico and Avenida Bermudas. The Applicant is proposing to resurface and reconfigure the parking lot with angled parking on the east side of the property allowing exiting onto Calle Tampico from Avenida Bermudas. The parking spaces are 9-feet by 18-feet with a 16-foot (one-way) drive aisle. Seven parking spaces are proposed. The parking space on the north side of the building is for the owner and/or loading. STAFF CONDITIONS: Staff would offer the following comments: 1. Incandescent uplighting should be used for the parkwa landscaping. The fixtures shall meet the provisions of the City's Outdoor Lighting Ordinance. The lighting should include glare control features which will help direct the light to the trunk of the tree. The lights should be located either on the ground or eight feet off the ground mounted to the trunk of the tree. DRB10/6/CS -3- 0 • 2. The trash enclosure dimensions should be a minimum size of 8-feet by 15-feet. Landscaping should be used around the refuse area. 3. The existing building is approximately 6-feet from the westerly Avenida Bermudas property line. The new addition would extend the building along this 6-foot building setback line. The second story which is at the back is also 6-feet from the building setback line. This proposed setback does not meet the requirements of the C-V-N Zone District which requires a 25-foot building setback from any property line in order to reduce the future physical separation of buildings along the visual impact of the building on the street and to retain a pedestrian scale. The code does allow exceptions to this provision on a case -by -case basis if it is found that the integrity of the Village Specific Plan is being maintained. The Planning Commission will determine whether the setback variance will be permitted. 4. The sidewalk on Calle Tampico should be either six to eight feet wide to allow both pedestrian and bikeway traffic on this primary arterial street.. The sidewalk on Avenida Bermudas should be six feet wide. 5. The final sign program and landscape plan should be reviewed by the Design Review Board prior to issuance of a building permit. 6. A street tree program should be incorporated into the project for both street frontages. The trees should be spaced at 20-feet intervals. The program could consist of palms or canopy trees. The developer might examine using Jacaranda, Willow, olive or other type of tree which is either colorful or feathery in texture. These types of trees will not block the visibility of the proposed building structure or hinder building sign identification. All parking lot trees should include deep well watering systems to ensure tree growth. 7. All landscaping areas should be irrigated by drip irrigatiol methods where possible and all nuisance water shall be retained on -site within the landscape areas or by other approved methods (e.g. drywell). 8. The decorative concrete paving used to accent the driveway entry on Calle Tampico should be textured concrete and colored to add attention to this area. 9. All exposed wood beams should be made of rough sawn lumber with decorative exposed rafter tails. The beams should not be painted or stuccoed. The roof structure shall not extend into the City's right-of-way. 10. The architectural materials and colors of the building shall be architecturally compatible (i.e. identical architecture, colors, and/or materials) with the Village Specific Plan Design Goals. Cement plaster texture used on building shall be of a decorative nature and approved by the Planning Department prior to issuance of a building permit. DRB10/6/CS -4- O • 11. One on -site handicap space shall be required (A.D.A. standards 8-foot ramp plus 8-foot wide parking space). 12. The windows and doors on the first floor level should be single, small -pane division openings (e.g. French doors, casement opening windows). The windows and doors should be recessed into the building not less than six inches. A stuccoed plant -on detail should be added around these facilities to add character to the proposal. The frames should be wood, but metal will be allowed if it is anodized a dark color. 13. All roof mounted mechanical equipment shall be screened by the decorative stucco parapet per municipal code requirements. 14. Recessed lighting should be used along the covered pedestrian walkway for security and safety reasons. 15. Decorative lighting should be used on the east side of the building in the parking lot for patron safety if the facility is to be open during evening hours. Fixtures shall be approved by the Planning & Development Department prior to issuance of a building permit. 16. The underside of the pedestrian arcade should be wood planking or exterior plaster. 17. A shrub hedge should be installed along the easterly property line if the parking lay -out is approved by the Engineering Department. 18. No portion of the building (e.g. building eaves, etc.) shall encroach into the City's right-of-way. 19. The pedestrian sidewalk (on -site) on the west side of the building should be four feet wide in order to increase the landscaping area along Avenida Bermudas. 20. Fifty percent (50%) of the parking area shall be shaded by tree cover. Triangular planter areas should be incorporated at the end of each of the on -site parking spaces. 21. The four foot high masonry on the east property line shall be stuccoed to match the remodeled building and it should not be any closer than ten feet to the front property line. Store -front Character The owner has decided to shift the importance of his store to the east side of the building or towards the on -site parking spaces. This change has modified the original store -front design on Calle Tampico. The new elevation on Calle Tampico has been architecturally upgraded except the store windows are no longer present. The windows are on thl east side facing the proposed parking lot. The east side is more attractive, but the south side has suffered by this loss. The Design Review Board should discuss whether or not the owner should upgrade this side of the building to maintain an interesting or inviting visua, image for this image corridor. The Design Review Board should also review the architectural/pedestrian character of Avenida Bermudas. DRB10/6/CS -5- Discussion The plans have been revised, however, there still are a few minor items on the floor plan which do not correspond to the elevation drawings. For example, the site plan has a column in the center of the building (west side) but this column is not shown on the elevation drawings. Staff has spoken with the designer, and he has stated that the architectural elevation is correct. The other minor item is the floor plan which shows a fixed, high glass window on Calle Tampico, but the window is not delineated on the elevation sketch. The designer states that the window is supposed to be installed. These items are minor, but they should be discussed at the meeting to make sure that proper corrections can be made in the future. Conclusion The applicant has attempted to meet the goals and policies of the adopted Village Specific Plan by incorporating tile roofing, a varied roof design, vertical columns & arches, and other new materials which are encouraged or required in the Village Specific Plan. Staff supports the proposal provided the recommended conditions are imposed. RECOMMENDATION: The Design Review Board should review the Staff comments and recommended conditions. Board feel major revisions are needed your recommendation to refer the plans back to to Planning Commission approval. Attachments: 1. Large Plans (dated September 27, 1993) 2. Vicinity Map 3. Previous Design Review Board report plans in light of the above Should the Design Review recommendation can include a the Design Review Board prior DRB10/6/CS -6- u � � Bi 1 STAFF REPORT DESIGN REVIEW BOARD DATE: SEPTEMBER 1, 1993 PROJECT: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 93-008 & VARIANCE 93-023 REQUEST: APPROVAL TO REMODEL AND ENLARGE AND EXISTING 1,581 SQUARE FOOT ONE STORY COMMERCIAL BUILDING AND A REQUEST TO VARY FROM THE C-V-N ZONING DISTRICT STANDARDS (STREET SIDE YARD SETBACK) AND MODIFY THE CITY'S OFF-STREET PARKING CODE REQUIREMENTS APPLICANT: AGUSTIN MARTINEZ (LA QUINTA MEAT MARKET) PROJECT DESIGNER: GABRIEL LUJAN/ANTONIO MOSQUEDA (NEW AGE DESIGN) ARCHITECT: CHARLES D. GARLAND LOCATION: NORTHEAST CORNER OF CALLE TAMPICO & AVENIDA BERMUDAS Proposal The Applicant is proposing to remodel plus add on to an existing one story 1,581 square foot commercial building on 0.18 acres. The new building is designed to accommodate a new meat market as well as a small second story office for the owner. The new addition is approximately 930 square feet. The property is presently in the Village Specific Plan Area and is governed by the C-V-N Zone District provisions of the La Quinta Municipal Code. A variance application is being requested to reduce the Avenida Bermudas building setback line from 25 feet to 6 feet for the new addition along the frontage of the site. He has also proposed a variance to 1) reduce the two-way driveway widths from 26-feet to approximately 23 and 24-feet, 2) have a handicap parking space on the property line, and 3) have approximately 18-foot long parking stalls. Surrounding Land Use Site: Existing vacant building North: Vacant South: Vacant East: Existing Circle K store West: Date Grove Site Information The parcel is developed with a one story commercial building. Low voltage utility lines run along the southerly side of the property. Presently, both streets are paved at this time to allow two-way traffic movement. Curb, and gutter improvements were recently installed by the City. DRB9/1.GT/CS -1 40 Setbacks Existing Building Front (Calla Tampico 10-feet Exterior Side 43-feet Street Side 6-feet Rear 39-feet * Note: A Variance is requested. Background New Building 10-feet 43-feet 6-feet 25-feet The existing vacant building was built in the early 1960's. The building was used by Mr. Louis purchasedptheaprope4tynta in Julyma1993until TheApplicant PP Architecture The existing single story building has a flat roof (with parapet) with stucco exterior. A tale roofed entry exists intendslle Tampico to install annewthe south side of the building. The Applicant concrete tile roof for the two story addition and a concrete tile covered walkway and/or covered overhang around the three sides of the existing building. On the west and south elevations the covered walkway will extend to or over the street property line. On the east side the roof eave will extend over a portion of the resurfaced parking lot. The roof pitch for the pedestrian arcade will be 3:12 and 4:12 for the second story office. The building will be restuccoed and new architectural plant-ons will be used on along the top of the parapet and on the second story windows. The one and two story project is reminiscent of the Spanish Revival architectural motif and the materials which are used appropriate for the Village area (stucco, exposed wood beams, tile roofing, etc.). The design style is appropriate for this area. Parking Lot The building has an existing parking lot on the east side of the building with access to the parking lot from Calle Tampico and Avenida Bermudas. The Applicant is proposing to resurface the parking lot and revise the existing angled parking with 90-degree parking. The parking spaces are 9-feet by 18-feet with a 24-foot (two-way) drive aisle. Seven parking n rthesideeofrthesed with one building is fordthepownere. The parking space on the nRRQ/1.GT/CS -2- STAFF CONDITIONS: Staff would offer the following comments: 1. Incandescent uplighting should be used for the parkwa7 landscaping. The fixtures shall meet the provisions of the City's Outdoor Lighting Ordinance. The lighting should include glare control features which will help direct the light to the trunk of the tree• The thehts grounduld be located mounted to theeither on the trunk of the tree. or off eight feet 9 2. The trash enclosure should include a separate pedestrian access way into the trash receptacle other than by using the front gates. Attached is h drawinghis desin Landscaping shouldnario. The trash enclosure used dimensions s around the refuse area. 3. A sign concept has been submitted. The applicant has requested a roof mounded non -illuminated channel letter sign on the south elevation. The tthesroof sincepainted such signs The aresign prohibitedneed to be relocated below Staff would recommend that the sign program incorporate natural textures, possibly sandblasted wood sign, which could emulate the "village" crouteddewwood this individual woodHowever, metalother letters,�lorcould other consist of rout , material. 4. The existing building is approximately 6-feet from the westerly property line. The new addition would extend the building along this 6-foot building setback line. The second story which is at the back is also 6-feet from the building setback line. This proposed setback does not meet the requirements of the C-V-N Zone District which requires a 25-foot building setback from an3 property line in order to reduce the future physical separation of buildings along the visual impact of the building on the street anc to retain a pedestrian scale. The code does allow exceptions to this provision on a case -by -case basis if it is found that the lan is integrity of the Commissionlage Specific willdeterminePwhetherbthegsetbacki ned. The Planning Comm adjustment will be permitted. 5. The meandering sidewalk on Calle Tampico should be eight feet wide to allow both pedestrian and bikeway traffic if required by the City Engineer. 6. The final sign program and landscape plan should be reviewed by th Design Review Board. 7. A street tree program should be incorporated into the project for both street frontages. The trees should be spaced at 20-feet intervals. The program could consist of palms or canopy trees. The developer mightgxamine eitherusing colorfulJacaranda, feathery in �exturer live oothe type of tree which i DRB9/l.GT/CS -3 These types of trees will not block the visibility of the proposed building structure or hinder building sign identification. ll parking lot trees should include deep well watering systems to ensure tree growth. 8. All landscaping areas should be irrigated by drip irrigation methods where possible and all nuisance water shall bretained on -site within the landscape areas or by other approved methods (e.g. drywell). 9. Decorative concrete paving should be used to accent the two-way driveway entry on Calle Tampico. The textured paving should be concrete and thecolored ofotheadd driveway and 18hfeetrin•The texturing should be length on -site. 10. All exposed wood beams should be made of rough sawn lumber with or stuccoed. Thedrafter tails. The roof structure shallbnotsextenddnot be into thepainted City's or stuccoed. right-of-way. il. The architecture materials and colors identicalthe architectureshall colors, architecturally compatible (i.e. and/or materials) with the village Specific Plan Design Goals. ing shall e of Cement andspparoveduby there dPlanningon dDepartmentbprior adecorative plater to issuance of nature pp a building permit. 12. A landscape planter should be installed between the 90-degree parking stalls and the east side of the building. This would eliminate the need for the concrete wheel -stops. The planter should be 2 1/2 feet wide. 13. The ninth parking stall should be removed because it will impact on -site circulation movement. A landscape planter should bE installed in its place. The driveway should be a one-way driveway for site exiting per the Engineering Department standards. 14. The one on -site handicap space shouldbegredesiwned to meet the ide parking space). A.D.A. standards (e.g. 8-foot ramp plus 15. The windows and doors along Calle Tampico should be single, small -pane division openings (e.g. French doors, casement opening windows). The windows and doors should be recessed into the building not less than six inches. A stuccoed plant -on detail should al. added framesaround should befacilities wood, butoadd metalcharacter to the be propospos allowed if pr it is anodized or painted a dark color. added to 16. Additional southarchitectural elevationsfenestration theshould northethe east, west and elevation. 17. All roof mounted mechanical equipment shall be screened by the decorative stucco parapet per municipal code requirements. DRB9/1.GT/CS -4 • 18. Recessed lighting should be used along the covered pedestrian walkway for security and safety reasons. 19. Decorative lighting should be used on the east side of the building in the parking lot for patron safety if the facility is to be open during evening hours. 20. The building corners should be beveled or rounded to create interest in the overall design of the building. 21. Colored or textured paving should be used along the south side of the building. 22. Ceramic tile accents should be used on the south elevation. 23. The underside of the pedestrian arcade should be wood planking or exterior plaster. 24. Landscapenarshould be provided adjacent ell of the buidigand eontain grundcoverandmedium (6feet) west ta shrubs. RECOMMENDATION: The Design Review Board should review the plans in light of the above Staff comments. Should the Design Review Board feel revisions are needed, conditionsroe�hering Buildingeandythe Safetytaff or Departmentign Review Board before submission t Attachments: 1. Large Plans 2. Vicinity Map 3. Trash Enclosure Detail (with pedestrian access way) DRB9/l.GT/CS -5 N air i-'^-Ii%7R -- CALLE TAMPICO I 5 0 I MINUTES DESIGN REVIEW BOARD CITY OF LA QUINTA A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, California October 6, 1993 I. CALL TO ORDER A. Chair Curtis brought the meeting to order at 1 P.M. and Boa IIII., er Ri ed the flag salute. II. R CALL A. Present: BoardmeXampbell , David Harbison, Randall W ' James Campbell, Plannier Barrows, and Cha' an Curtis. Boardmembers Harmoved to excuse Board ber Anderson. Unanimously appro B. Staff presE�eers lanning Director Jerry Herman, nc000 ipal Planner Stan Sawa, Associate Greg Trousdell and re Mouriquand-Cherry, and Depar rrit Secretary Betty Sawyer. .00 5:30 P.M. Staff stated th entury :Homes was present and re sted to be added to the agenda review of their ar ectural plans for Phase VI of the Quinta Highlands tract. Th units were ;ha/diewed r Phases I, III, and V in 1991 an 992 (76 lots). Boardmember e asked if staff the plans and was prepay to give a report. Staff sta they had done so. ommissioner Barrows as if Century Homes had info tion on the previously approved units. Mr. John Pavel ted they did. There being urther questions, Planning Commissioner Barrows move d Boardmember Campbell nded a motion to place the item fourth on the agenda. Una ously approved. DRB10-6 Conditional Use Permit 93-008 and Variance 93-023; a request of Augustin Martinez (La Quinta Meat Market) for approval to remodel and enlarge an existing 1,581 square foot one story commercial building and a request to vary from the C-V-N zoning district standards (street sideyard setback) and modify the City's Off -Street Parking requirements for a building located on the northeast corner of Calle Tampico and Avenida Bermudas. 1 Design Review Board Minutes October 6, 1993 1. Associate Planner Greg Trousdell presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Planning and Development Department. 2. Planning Commissioner Barrows asked staff if the wall at the back end of the property would be a block wall. Staff stated they would retain the existing landscaping but a new block wall was proposed along the east property line. Planning Commissioner Barrows stated her concern for safety at the rear of the property and whether the building lighting would be enough. Staff went on to explain the lighting proposed for the project. 3. Boardmember Rice asked what the height of the common property line wall would be. Staff stated it was proposed to be four feet. 4. Boardmember Campbell asked if the City had any standards for trees. Staff stated that the City has not adopted a street tree ordinance but the draft material is used as a guideline for tree type. It was mentioned that the adopted specific plan has a street tree program. 5. Boardmember Campbell questioned the treatment of the metal window frames. Staff stated that the Village Specific Plan allowed the applicant to either go with wood or anodized metal provided it was painted. 6. Boardmember Campbell asked if the concrete sidewalk on Avenida Bermudas was required by the City. Staff stated they recommended reducing the width but could eliminate the sidewalk and require landscaping if the Design Review Board felt it was more appropriate. 7. Mr. Charles Garland, architect for the applicant stated he was in agreement with the staff report and would answer any questions of the Board. 8. Boardmember Wright asked if on the north elevation the tile roof eyebrow could be extended across the rear of the structure. Boardmember Wright also asked why the tower element on the east side was not the main entrance as opposed to the southeast corner being the entry into the building. Mr. Garland stated the entrance was based on what the owner wanted due to the interior layout of the equipment and the corner entrance was a compromise to keep the entrance away from the cabinet layout and to keep close to Calle Tampico. { Design Review Board Minutes October 6, 1993 9. Chairman Curtis asked that if the entrance was to be on the southeast corner of the building, could an entry statement be added to this area. He stated the sign and column setup needed to be moved to the corner with the door. Mr. Garland stated it would be easier to rearrange the interior and try to put the entrance on the south side by putting more glass on the front side. Chairman Curtis stated that the south elevation did need more store -front glass to dress up the new business. 10. Boardmember Campbell stated his concern that the ramp for the handicap would be blocked. Mr. Garland explained the handicap access. Discussion followed. 11. Boardmember Harbison stated there was some confusion regarding the Tampico frontage. It was uncertain as to whether it was the entry or whether there needed to be a window display so it would not look like the east side of the building. Mr. Garland stated he would address the issue with the owner. 12. Chairman Curtis asked if some other architectural upgrades could be done to the north elevation. Mr. Garland stated his concern that this is the delivery side and any low building projections would interfere with truck deliveries. Boardmember Harbison stated that due to the amount of traffic passing through this area, something was needed to dress up the loading dock. Boardmember Campbell suggested that possibly a small balcony could solve the problem. Discussion followed regarding alternatives to dress up the north side building elevations. 13. Planning Commissioner Barrows expressed her concern for lighting on the north and west elevations as it was a place to congregate and security would be a problem. Mr. Garland stated this was a concern of the owner as well. This was why he was trying to separate his building from the business to the east. 14. Planning Commissioner Barrows stated that if more windows were added she wanted to be assured that she would not see the backs of display racks from the exterior of the building. Mr. Garland stated he would address the: issue with the owner. 15. Boardmember Campbell asked if the block wall separating the two businesses would be stuccoed. Mr. Garland stated it was one of the conditions. DRB10-6 3 Design Review Board Minutes October 6, 1993 16. Boardmember Campbell stated the plans did not match the elevations. Column pilasters on the west side that did not match the elevations as well as the east side shows existing trees and the elevations show Cypress trees. Mr. Garland explained the floor plan was submitted before the elevations were drawn and the elevations show the proposed changes. He further stated the extra columns would be eliminated. 17. Boardmember Campbell asked what the reason was for the walkway on the east side. Mr. Garland stated the owner did not want a lot of landscaping to maintain, therefore the walkway was provided. It also made it easier for deliveries. Members stated that the additional walkway would encourage debris and graffiti and landscaping would be preferred. 18. Bo�udmember Campbell recommended that the trash enclosure be moved to the east property line. Mr. Garland stated this was already planned and was a condition proposed by staff. 19. Boardmember Campbell asked if Mr. Garland had any problem using painted metal window frames instead of the anodized metal. Mr. Garland stated he had no objection. 20. Boardmember Campbell stated he was not comfortable with a relationship of a 18" overhang with a half of a column that is 9" and is a half round that turns into a rectangular piece right above on the same plane. Mr. Garland stated he would rectify the problem. 21. Boardmembers Rice and Harbison stated they felt the improvements made a great improvement on the building. 22. Planning and Development Director Jerry Herman asked if the Board intended to require windows and a door on the Tampico elevation. Chairman Curtis stated that they wanted the door to be an entry statement and it could be on the east or the south elevation. Staff stated their concern that if windows were added that a condition be added to restrict the: amount of window signage that could be allowed. 23. There being no further comments, it was moved by Boardmember Campbell and seconded by Planning Commissioner Barrows to recommend approval of Conditional Use Permit 93-008 and Variance 93- 023 subject to staff conditions as well as the following: DRB10-6 Design Review Board Minutes October 6, 1993 =3 a. The plans are to be updated to match the elevations before being submitted to the Planning Commission. b. Additional architectural features need to be added to the north elevation. C. The walkway on the east side of the building be eliminated and landscaping installed in its place. d. The building entry be either centered on the building on the east or south side of the building. e. The trash enclosure be moved to the east property line. f. That painted metal window frames be used instead of the anodized aluminum. g. The Cypress trees be replaced by canopy trees. h. Window signing should be regulated per the La Quinta Municipal Code. The vote was unanimously approved. B. Plot Plan 93-510; a request of La Quinta Real Estate Development for approval of a new unit plan for Tract 23268-Acacia. 1. Associate Planner Leslie Mouriquand-Cherry presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Planning and Development Department. 2. Chairman Curtis asked what the status of the uncolored lots was. Staff stated these lots were owned by individual owners for custom homes. 3. Boardmember Wright commented on the square footage of the smallest existing unit, of which 18 of the first 90 units were. The proposed smallest unit were slightly smaller than these existing units. Staff stated that in addition, the proposed largest unit is 169 square feet larger than the existing largest unit. Discussion followed regarding the product mix. Staff then showed a video of the area in question. 4. Planning Commissioner Barrows asked what the City required in the number of trees to be planted. Staff stated that Condition #2 required two 15-gallon trees were required on the interior lots and five 15-gallon trees on corner lots. 5. Chairman Curtis asked if anyone wished to speak on behalf of the applicant. Mr. Rick Snyder, representing Acacia Homes, stated he was agreement with the staff's recommendations and would answer any questions of the Board. DRB10-6 5 Z Design Review Board Minutes October 6, 1993 6. Chairman Curtis asked if they were the builders of the original tract. Mr. Snyder stated they were. 7. Planning Commissioner Barrows asked if the garage doors were proposed to be metal roll -up or wood. Mr. Snyder stated this had not been determined as of yet but they would be the same as the existing garages. 8. Chairman Curtis asked how many homes were planned for Phase I. Mr. Snyder stated that the first phase would consist of 20 homes and from there on, it would be dependent upon financing and sales. Chairman Curtis asked if the mix was also dependent upon sales. Mr. Snyder stated they would be to a point. Chairman Curtis asked if there were any limitations on the size of the units due to lot sizes. Mr. Snyder stated no. 9. Boardmember Rice asked if the price range would be comparable to the existing units. Mr. Snyder stated they would be. 10. Boardmember Campbell asked the applicant to explain the window break- up treatment. Mr. Arnold stated it was a dual pane window with a sandwiched frame in between to meet the Title 24 requirements. 11. Boardmember Harbison question the use of 12" overhang and stated his desire to see 18" overhangs. Mr. Snyder stated that both 12" and 18" overhangs were being used. 12. There being no further questions, Boardmembers Harbison/Rice moved and seconded a motion to recommend approval of Plot Plan 93-510 subject to staff's conditions as well as the following: a. That all units have 18" overhangs. b. That the material of the garage doors match the existing homes in the tract. The motion was approved unanimously. C. Palm Royale Park; a request of the Parks and Recreation Department for review of park design located on the west side of Adams Street between Fred Waring Drive and Miles Avenue. 1. Parks and Recreation Manager Clint Bohlen presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Planning and Development Department. `J'• ;>i 6 DRB10-6 apt-. Design Review Board Minutes October 6, 1993 2. Chairman Curtis asked for clarification of the grade elevation. Staff stated it was 17-feet at its lowest point in the retention basin. 3. Boardmember Harbison questioned the fact that the people in this neighborhood do not want an active park. Staff stated that in the forums held, the overwhelming opinion was to have a passive park. They did not want the area to become a hangout for kids. 4. Boardmember Harbison stated his concern about the street drains being an eyesore. He felt dry wells were needed to dry the area out. Staff stated the Master Plan acknowledged the problem and the issue would be addressed before construction took place. 5. Chairman Curtis suggested that the area be regraded to bring the water to a specific drainage area and this could possible solve the problem. Staff stated this would be addressed in the construction drawing stage. 6. Mr. John Pavelak, Century Homes, stated his concern that the passive park be built. He felt that even though the homeowners in the area requested a passive park, that the area was ideal for a soccer field and based on his experience in developing parks, the field would be used if it was built. He felt the City should not let the fear of the "hang-out" problem deny the families the opportunity to have a recreation area. 7. There being no further discussion, Boardmembers Rice/Campbell moved and seconded a motion to recommend approval of the Palm Royale Park as submitted with the addition of grading the park for drainage. Unanimously approved. D. Architectural Plan Approval for La Quinta Highlands - Tract 23269; a request of Century Homes for architectural approval to develop Plans 3 through 5 in Phase VI of Tract 23269. 1. Associate Planner Greg Trousdell presented a verbal staff report since the item was added to the agenda. 2. Chairman Curtis questioned staff as to what the party fencing would consisted of. Staff stated the front fencing would be decorative masonry and the interior sideyards could be wood, but the street sides would be masonry or stucco. DRB10-6 7 Design Review Board Minutes October 6, 1993 3. Mr. John Pavelak, representing Century Homes presented their proposal. He stated that they built 76 homes in this tract over the last few years in Phases I, III, and V and they have recently purchased 22 lots in Phase VI. Williams Development Company was originally going to build 44 homes but they did not complete their phase. Mr. Pavelak stated he is building homes which are similar in size to the surrounding existing homes. 4. Chairman Curtis asked if the applicant would be constructed models. Mr. Pavelak stated the models were already existing on Las Vistas Drive. 5. Boardmember Wright asked if the bonus room was added to the plan. Mr„ Pavelak stated that 97 % of the previous home buyers requested the room so they added it to the plan. 6. Boardmember Wright asked what the average lot size was and the price range for the homes. Mr. Pavelak stated roughly 7,200 square feet and the price range was $125-150,000. 7. Boardmember Rice stated his concern that again there were no 18" roof overhangs. 8. Boardmember Wright asked what the S.E.E.R. rating was for the air conditioning condensers. Mr. Pavelak stated he didn't know but they met the State Title 24 requirements. 9. There being no further questions, Boardmembers Wright/Rice moved to recommend reapproval of the architectural plans for Phase VI of Tract 23269, subject to staff conditions and the requirement that overhangs be 18" and that the air conditioning condenser have a minimum S.E.E.R. rating of 10.0 or better. Unanimously approved. E. Application Submittal Requirement Review 1. Chairman Curtis clarified for the Board their responsibility. The Board was to review the document and attachments and make any revisions as they felt they related to the Design Review Board. 2. Boardmember Wright clarified that the Board will make these revisions within two weeks and resubmit these documents to staff who would compile the information and return it to the Board for final approval. Members discussed with staff the Board's role in the Planning process. DRB10-6 8 Design Review Board Minutes October 6, 1993 3. Boardmember Campbell asked if staff was satisfied with the current handout. Staff stated these were the documents currently being used and if the Board had any suggestions they would be welcome. Staff indicated they would insert the Design Review Board process where appropriate. IV. CONSENT CALENDAR Chairman Curtis asked if there were any corrections to the Minutes of September 1, 1993. There being no additions or corrections, Boardmembers Curtis/Campbell moved and seconded a motion to approve the minutes as submitted. Unanimously approved. VI. ADJOURNMENT It was moved and seconded by Boardmembers Harbison/Campbell to adjourn to a regular meeting of the Design Review Board on November 3, 1993, at 5:30 P.M. This meeting of the La Quinta Design Review Board was adjourned at 7:42 P.M., October 6, 1993. DRB10-6 9 79495 CALLE TAMPICO -- LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92263 - (619) 777-7000 FAX (619) 777-7101 FROM: PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT City Manager sistant City Manager �PGblic Works Director ty Engineer &-ftllding & Safety ✓ aaarks & Recreation _re Marshal Z�- Water District _An-rmperial Irrigation Dist. &,-SVu-thern California Gas sert Sands School Dist. CV Unified School Dist. DIIVISION DATE: B- 149 - 93 P- a'ste Management V�rincipal Postal Service Planer _wit: rib neral Telephone s ociate Colony Cable Planner _ dine Transit Associate Caltrans (District II) Planner Agricultural Commission ti anning CV Archaeological Soc. Director Cit f I di W 11 y o As an e s Riverside County: City of Indio - eriff's Department CV Mount. Conservacy - Planning Department CV Recreation & Parka `Environmental health c,Chamber of Commerce LA QUINTA CASE NO(S):&0iron�A�- USF ��" �j3 - �8 ; )_ci. #JeAT Ma1iy PROJECT DESCRIPT: 406 2 3 M3 PROJECT LOCATION The City of La Quint& Development Review Committee is conducting an initial environmental study pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for the above referenced project(s). Attached is the information submitted by the project proponent. Your comments are requested with respect to: 1. Physical impacts the project presents on public resources, facilities, and/or services; 2. Recommended conditions: a) that you or your agency believe would mitigate any potential adverse effects; b) or should apply to the project design; c) or improvements to satisfy other regulations and concerns which your agency is responsible; and 3. If you find that the identified impacts will have significant adverse effects on the environment which cannot be avoided through conditions, please recommend the scope and focus of additional study(ies) which may be helpful. Please send your response by You are invited tc attend the DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE meeting at La Quinta City Hall: Date: Time: Contact Person: E —St�E Title: (+�2--- Comments made b Title: Captain Date: 08/19/93 Phone:863-8990 Agency/Div isIon Indio Sheriff's Department This department has no ojection to the request for remodel&enlargement. MAILING ADDRESS - P.O. BOX 1504 - LA OUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 93- A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, ANNOUNCING FINDINGS AND APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A SECOND STORY ADDITION AND ENLARGEMENT OF THE EXISTING ONE STORY BUILDING. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 93-008 LA QUINTA MEAT MARKET (78-100 CALLE ESTADO) WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California did on the 26th day of October, 1993, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider the request of the La Quinta Meat Market for approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow construction of a second story addition and enlargement of the existing one story building in the C-P-S Zone located at the northeast corner of Avenida Bermudas and Calle Tampico, more particularly described as: A PORTION OF THE SOUTH HALF OF SECTION 30, T5S, R7E, S.B.B.M. WHEREAS, said Conditional Use Permit is categorically exempt per Section 15303(c) of the California Environmental Quality Act because the change of use of the property and enlargement of the existing building will not exceed an occupant load of 30 persons; and, WHEREAS, upon hearing and considering all testimony and arguments, if any, of all interested persons desiring to be heard, said Planning Commission did find the following facts and reasons to justify approval of said Conditional Use Permit: 1. The proposed use will not be detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of the community. 2. The Conditional Use Permit, as conditioned, is consistent with the zoning requirements and intent of the C-V-N zone and Downtown Village Specific Plan. 3. That the environmental impacts associated with the development of this project can be mitigated through the approval conditions imposed upon it. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, as follows: 1. That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the findings of the Commission in this case. RESOPC.116 2. That it does hereby approve Conditional Use Permit 93-008 for the reasons set forth in this Resolution and subject to the attached conditions. PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta Planning Commission, held on this 26th day of October 1993, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: KATIE BARROWS, Chairwoman City of La Quinta, California ATTEST: JERRY HERMAN, Planning Director City of La Quinta, California RESOPC.116 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED EXHIBIT "A" CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 93-008 LA QUINTA MEAT MARKET OCTOBER 26, 1993 GENERAL 1. The development shall comply with the approved exhibits and the following conditions, which shall take precedence in the event of any conflicts. 2. The approved conditional use permit shall be used within one year of the approval date; otherwise, it shall become null and void and no effect whatsoever. "Be used" means the beginning of substantial construction which is contemplated by this approval, not including grading, which is begun within the one-year period and is therefore diligently pursued to completion. Extensions of time may be requested prior to expiration pursuant to Municipal Code requirements if the extension request is made one month prior to the expiration date. The expiration date shall be October 26, 1994. 3. Outside lighting shall be shielded and directed so as not to shine directly upon surrounding adjoining property or public rights -of -way. Lighting plans including light pole heights (10 feet) and light types shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Director prior to issuance of a building permit. Lighting shall comply with the Outdoor Lighting Control Ordinance. 4. Adequate trash facilities shall be constructed as approved by the Planning and Development Department prior to issuance of building permit. Plan to be reviewed for acceptability by applicable trash company (Waste Management of the Desert) prior to City review. 5. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for construction of any building or use contemplated by this approval, the Applicant shall obtain permits and/or clearances from the following public agencies: o City Fire Marshal o City of La Quinta Public Works Department (grading permit and improvement permit) o Planning and Development Department, o Coachella Valley Water District o Desert Sands Unified School District o Imperial Irrigation District o Riverside County Health Department CONAPRVL.102 & Building & Safety Department Conditions of Approval Conditional Use Permit 93-008 October 26, 1993 The applicant is responsible for any requirements of the permits or clearances from these jurisdictions. If the requirements include approval of improvement plans, applicant shall furnish proof of said approvals prior to obtain City approval and signatures on the plans. Evidence of said permits or clearances from the above -mentioned agencies shall be presented to the Building Division at the time of the application for a building permit for the use contemplated herewith. 6. Provisions shall be made to comply with the terms and requirements of the City's adopted Infrastructure Fee program in effect at the time of issuance of a building permit. 7. Prior to issuance of any building permits, the Applicant shall submit to the Planning and Development Department for review and approval by the Design Review Board, a preliminary plan (or plans) showing the following: a. Landscaping, including plan types, sizes, spacing, locations, and irrigation system for all landscape areas. Desert or native plant species, drought resistant planting materials, and drip emitter irrigators shall be incorporated into the landscape plan. b. Location and design detail of any proposed and/or required walls. Preparation of the detailed landscape and irrigation plans shall be in substantial conformance with the approved conceptual landscape plan on file with the Planning and Development Department. The final plans submitted shall include the acceptance stamps/signatures from the Riverside County Agricultural Commissioner's Office and Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD). 8. Handicap access, facilities and parking shall be provided per Federal, State and local requirements. 9. All construction and graded areas shall be watered at least twice daily during construction to prevent the emission of dust and blowsand. 10. Construction shall comply with all local and State building code requirements as determined by the Building and Safety Director. IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT 11. At the time of issuance of an encroachment permit for the work contemplated hereunder, the applicant shall pay cash or provide security in guarantee of public improvements. CONAPRVL.102 Conditions of Approval Conditional Use Permit 93-008 October 26, 1993 A. Current Improvements: Construction of sidewalks along the street frontage of the development and construction/reconstruction of drive entries - secure in the amount of approved estimates for this work. B. Deferred Improvements: 2.24 % of the cost to design and construct a traffic signal at Ave Bermudas and Calle Tampico. This improvement will be constructed by others at a future date. Security shall remain in place until the improvement is constructed and the Applicant's share has been paid. DEDICATIONS 12. The applicant shall dedicate public street right of way and utility easements in conformance with the City's General Plan, Municipal Code, applicable specific plans, and as required by the City Engineer. Dedications required of this development include: A. Corner cutback at intersection of Tampico and Bermudas Street right of way geometry for cul-de-sacs, knuckle turns and corner cut -backs shall conform with Riverside County Standard Drawings #800, #801, and #805 respectively unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer. 13. The applicant shall dedicate or deed access rights to the development to the east across the access point required hereinafter. GRADING 14. Prior to occupation of the project site for construction purposes, the Applicant shall submit and receive approval of a fugitive dust control plan prepared in accordance with Chapter 6.10, La Quinta Municipal Code. In accordance with said Chapter, the Applicant shall furnish security, in a form acceptable to the city, in an amount sufficient to guarantee compliance with the provisions of the permit. DRAINAGE 15. Nuisance water produced by this development shall be retained on -site. In design of retention facilities, the percolation rate shall be considered to be zero unless the applicant provides site -specific data that indicates otherwise. CONAPRVL.102 Conditions of Approval Conditional Use Permit 93-008 October 26, 1993 A trickling sand filter and leachfield of a design approved by the City Engineer shall be installed to percolate nuisance water. The sand filter and leach field shall be sized to percolate 22 gallons per day per 1,000 square feet of drainage area. 16. The development shall be graded to permit storm flow in excess of retention capacity to flow out of the development into the adjacent streets. The development shall be graded to receive storm flow from adjoining property at locations that have historically received flow. STREET AND TRAFFIC; IMPROVEMENTS 17. Improvement plans for all on- and off -site driveways and parking lots shall be prepared by a registered civil engineer. Improvements shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the La Quinta Municipal Code, adopted Standard Drawings, and as approved by the City Engineer. Pavement sections shall be based on a Caltrans design procedure and shall consider soil strength and anticipated traffic loading. The minimum pavement section for entry drives and parking areas shall be 3.0" a.c./4.50" a.b. 18. The following improvements shall be constructed: A. OFF -SITE STREETS 1. Sidewalk along both street frontages of the property. Sidewalk construction shall include a wheelchair ramp at the corner of Calle Tampico and Avenida Bermudas including necessary removal and replacement of curbing. B. ON -SITE IMPROVEMENTS 1. The one-way entry drive along the north side of the building shall be a minimum of 14' wide. The inside turn radius at the northeast corner of the building shall be a minimum of 15'. 2. This development shall have an entry/exit opening on Calle Tampico not exceeding 16' in width. The Applicant shall close the open drive area between this development and the adjoining use through construction of standard curbing and curb -return apron transitions. CONAPRVL.102 4 Conditions of Approval Conditional Use Permit 93-008 October 26, 1993 3. The Applicant shall provide access along the east property line to/from the development to the east. The access width and configuration shall meet the requirements of the City Engineer. 19. Access points and turning movements of traffic shall be restricted as follows: A. Avenida Bermudas - within 100' to 124' north of south property line. B. Calle Tampico - within 42' to 66' east of east property line. FEES AND DEPOSITS 20. The applicant shall pay all deposits and fees required by the City for plan checking and construction inspection. Deposit and fee amounts shall be those in effect when the applicant makes application for the plan checks and permits. MISCELLANEOUS 21. Plans for on -site and off -site grading, drainage, sidewalks, parking lots and entries, and lighting shall be submitted to the Engineering Department for plan checking and are not approved for construction until signed by the City Engineer. DESIGN REVIEW BOARD REQUIREMENTS 22. Incandescent uplighting shall be used for the parkway landscaping. The fixtures shall meet the provisions of the City's Outdoor Lighting Ordinance. The lighting should include glare control features which will help direct the light to the trunk of the tree. The lights should be located either on the ground or eight feet off the ground mounted to the trunk of the tree. 23. The trash enclosure dimensions shall be a minimum size of 8-feet by 15-feet and include a separate pedestrian access. Landscaping should be used around the refuse area. 24. The sidewalk on Calle Tampico shall be either six to eight feet wide to allow both pedestrian and bikeway traffic on this primary arterial street. The sidewalk on Avenida Bermudas shall be six feet wide. The requirements of the Engineering Department shall be met. 25. The final sign program and landscape plan shall be reviewed by the Design Review Board prior to issuance of a building permit. CONAPRVL.102 5 Conditions of Approval Conditional Use Permit 93-008 October 26, 1993 26. A street tree program shall be incorporated into the project for both street frontages. The trees shall be spaced at 20-feet intervals. The program shall consist of palms or canopy trees (e.g. Jacaranda, Willow, Olive or other type of tree which is either colorful or feathery in texture). 27. All landscaping areas shall be irrigated by drip irrigation methods where possible and all nuisance water shall be retained on -site within the landscape areas or by other approved methods (e.g., drywell). 28. The decorative concrete paving used to accent the driveway entry on Calle Tampico shall be textured concrete and colored to add attention to this area. 29. All exposed wood beams shall be made of rough sawn lumber with decorative exposed rafter trails. The beams should not be painted or stuccoed. 30. The architectural materials and colors of the building shall be architecturally compatible (i.e., identical architecture, colors, and/or materials) with the Village Specific Plan Design Goals. Cement plaster texture used on building shall be of a decorative nature and approved by the Planning and Development Department prior to issuance of a building permit. 31. One on -site handicap space shall be required (A.D.A. standards 8-foot ramp plus 8-foot wide parking space). 32. The windows and doors on the first floor level shall be single, small -pane division openings (e.g., French doors, casement opening windows). The windows and doors shall be recessed into the building not less than six inches. A stuccoed plant -on detail should be added around these facilities to add character to the proposal. The frames shall be wood, but metal will be allowed if it is painted a dark color. 33. All roof mounted mechanical equipment shall be screened by the decorative stucco parapet per Municipal Code requirements. 34. Recessed lighting shall be used along the covered pedestrian walkway for security and safety reasons. 35. Decorative lighting shall be used on the east side of the building in the parking lot for patron safety if the facility is to be open during evening hours. Fixtures shall be approved by the :Planning and Development Department prior to issuance of a building permit. CONAPRVL.102 6 Conditions of Approval Conditional Use Permit 93-008 October 26, 1993 36. The underside of the pedestrian arcade shall be wood planking or exterior plaster. 37. No portion of the building (e.g., building eaves, etc) shall encroach into the City's right- of-way. 38. A shrub hedge shall be installed along the easterly property line if the non -shared parking lay -out is approved by the Planning Commission. The four foot high masonry wall on the east property line shall be stuccoed to match the remodeled building and' it shall not be any closer than ten feet to the front property line. 39. The pedestrian sidewalk (on -site) on the west side of the building shall be eliminated in order to increase the landscaping area along Avenida Bermudas. 40. Fifty percent (50%,) of the parking area shall be shaded by tree cover. Triangular planter areas should be incorporated at the end of each of the on -site parking spaces if angled parking is allowed. CONAPRVL.102 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 93- A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, ANNOUNCING FINDINGS AND GRANTING A VARIANCE FROM THE BUILDING LOCATION SETBACK REQUIREMENTS AND OFF-STREET PARKING PROVISIONS CASE NO. VAR 93-023 - LA QUINTA MEAT MARKET. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, did on the 26th day of October, 1993, hold a duly -noticed Public Hearing to consider the request of the La Quinta Meat Market for a Variance to Section 9.160 (Off -Street Parking) La Quinta Municipal Code (LQMC), to permit a reduction in the on -site parking standards to allow off -site parking, and a Variance to Section 9.90.074 to permit a one and two story addition within six feet of the property line (Avenida Bermudas) and allow minor architectural building encroachments, or any other items deemed necessary by the Planning Commission, more particularly described as: SOUTH 1/2 NORTHWEST SECTION 6, T.6.S., R.7.E. S.B.B.M. APN: 769-030-009 WHEREAS, said Variance is categorically exempt per Section 15311 of the California Environmental Quality Act because the Variance consists of minor accessory features pertaining to the existing building and its enlargement; and WHEREAS, upon hearing and considering all testimony and arguments, if any, of all interested persons desiring to be heard, said Planning Commission did find the following facts and reasons to justify the granting of said Variance: 1. The strict application of the off-street parking requirements and design standards to the subject property will deprive the Applicant of providing an innovative design solution for his new meat market. The minor adjustments will help the developer achieve his on -site parking needs for this commercial development request without having to lose on -site parking spaces. 2. The new structure setback on Avenida Bermudas will not impact the immediate area because the existing one story structure is in the same area. The new request is only a minor change to the existing structure. 3. There are no physical constraints which prohibit development of the site. RESOPC.115 4. The proposal project conditions will insure that no long-term environmental impacts affect the community or abutting properties. 5. The Conditions of Approval will assure that the project is designed in an orderly fashion. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, as follows: 1. That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the findings of the Commission in this case. 2. That it does hereby confirm the conclusion of the Environmental Assessment which indicated that approval of the Variance would not constitute a significant impact on the environment and hereby approves a categorical exemption of environmental impact. 3. That it sloes hereby grant said Variance 93-023 for the reasons set forth in this Resolution and subject to the attached conditions (Exhibit "A"). PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta Planning Commission, held on this 26th day of October, 1993, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: KATIE BARROWS, Chairman City of La Quinta, California ATTEST: JERRY HERMAN, Planning Director City of La Quinta, California RESOPC.115 2 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 93- EXHIBIT "A" CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED VARIANCE 93-023 - LA. QUINTA MEAT MARKET. OCTOBER 26, 1993 CONDITIONS: 1. The approval shall remain active as long as Conditional Use Permit 93-008 in effect. 2. Approval of the Variance is subject to approval of Conditional Use Permit 93-008 3. The minimum setback on Avenida Bermudas shall be six feet for the new building addition. 4. The applicant shall deposit cash money with the City to guarantee the construction of off - site parking spaces per the requirements of Section 9.160.025 (Parking Agreement). The funds shall be used to develop a public parking lot in the Village area. The Agreement and/or cash deposit shall be reviewed and approved by the Director of Planning and Development. 5. The covered pedestrian canopy on Calle Tampico shall be a minimum of six inches and 30-inches from the existing property line. RESOPC.115 3