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1995 05 23 PC
OF PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA A Regular Meeting to be Held at the La Quinta City Hall Council Chamber 78-495 Calle Tampico La Quinta, California May 23, 1995 3:00 P.M. **NOTE** ALL AGENDA ITEMS NOT CONSIDERED BY 11:00 P.M. MAY BE CONTINUED TO THE NEXT COMMISSION MEETING Beginning Resolution 95-017 Beginning Minute Motion 95-022 CALL TO ORDER - Flag Salute ROLL CALL 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. WORKSHOP - Discussion of the Zoning Ordinance Update RECESS TO 7:00 P.M. PUBLIC COMMENT PC/AGENDA PUBLIC HEARINGS Item ........... Applicant ....... Location ........ Request ......... Action ........... CONTINUED - STREET NAME CHANGE 95-006 La Quints Volunteer Fire Department Old 52nd Avenue, east of Avenida Bermudas for a length of approximately 780 feet A request to change the name of a portion of Old 52nd Avenue to Frances Hack Lane Resolution 95- 2. Item ............. TENTATIVE TRACT 28149 Applicant ...... KSL PGA West Corporation (Mr. S. Chevis Hosea) Location ....... West side of Madison Street and north and east of Southern Hills in PGA West Request......... Approval to resubdivide 20 acres into 84 single family residential lots and four common lots Action ......... Resolution 95- 3. Item ............ ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 93-256 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 93-092 Applicant ...... City of La Quinta Location ....... City-wide Request ........ Recommendation to the City Council of Certification of a Negative Declaration for the La Quinta General Plan Housing Element and approval of the adoption of the La Quinta Housing Element into the General Plan Action .......... Resolution 95- , Resolution 95- BUSINESS ITEMS - None CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Approval of the Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of May 9, 1995. COMMISSIONER ITEMS. Commissioner report of City Council meeting ADJOURNMENT ------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------- STUDY SESSION Tuesday, May 23, 1995 Study Session Room NONE PC/AGENDA T4ht 4 4 Qum& MEMORANDUM TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT DATE: MAY 23, 1995 SUBJECT: LA QUINTA ZONING ORDINANCE UPDATE BACKGROUND: The last Zoning Ordinance Update review occurred on May 9, 1995. At that time, the Planning Commission reviewed changes to Chapter 9.60, 9.80, 9.90 and 9.100. Changes to these Chapters are being made by the consultant. Attached are Chapters 110 (Special Purpose District), Chapter 9.120 (Special Purpose Permitted Uses) Chapter 9.130 (Special Purpose Development Standards), Chapter 9.140 (Special Purpose Supplemental Regulations). Also attached is Chapter 9.150 regarding Parking. This chapter is very comprehensive and will need a thorough and detailed review. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission review the submitted Zoning Ordinance Update chapters and note any revisions that may be appropriate at this time. Attachments: 1. Excerpts from Zoning Ordinance Update (Chapters 9.110, 9.120, 9.130, 9.140, 9.150) MEMOSS.242 TABLE OF CONTENTS jWt: 11/7] CHAPTER 9.110 SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICTS ................... 1 9.110.010. Summary of District Regulations ....................... 1 9.110.020. Types of Special Purpose Districts ...................... 2 9.110.030. PR Parks and Recreation District ....................... 2 9.110.040. GC Golf Course District ............................. 2 9.110.050. OS Open Space District ............................. 3 9.110.060. HC Hillside Conservation Overlay District ................ 3 9.110.070. FP Floodplain Overlay District ........................ 5 9.110.080. AE Adult Entertainment Overlay District ................. 5 CHAPTER 9.120 SPECIAL PURPOSE PERA TED USES .............. 6 9.120.010. Development Permits Required ........................ 6 9.120.020. Table of Permitted Uses ............................. 6 CHAPTER 9.130 SPECIAL PURPOSE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS ..... 8 9.130.010. Table of Development Standards ....................... 8 CRAFTER 9.140 SPECIAL PURPOSE SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS .. 9 9.140.010. Purpose and Intent ................................. 9 9.140.020. PR, GC, and OS Districts ............................ 9 9.140.030. HC Hillside Conservation Overlay District ................ 9 9.140.040. FP Floodplain Overlay District ........................ 18 9.140.050. AE Adult Entertainment Overlay District ................. 19 Dmft. 1117194 CHAPTER 9.110 SPECIAL PURPOSE DI`STMCTS Sections: 9.110.010. Summary of District Regulations ................. 1 9.110.020. Types of Special Purpose Districts ................ 2 9.110.030. PR Parks and Recreation District ................. 2 9.110.040. GC Golf Course District ....................... 2 9.110.050. OS Open Space District ........................ 3 9.110.060. HC Hillside Conservation Overlay District ........... 3 9.110.070. FP Floodplain Overlay District ................... 5 9.110.080. AE Adult Entertainment Overlay District ............ 5 9.110.010. Sumnny of District Regulations. A. Purpose. This Chapter contains the purpose and intent of each special purpose district together with a summary of the zoning regulations applicable to each. B. Permitted Uses. Chapter ... specifies the land uses allowed in each nonresidential district. C. Development Stcndh ds. Development standards (such as minimum setbacks and maximum building heights) for special purpose districts are summarized in Sections ... through ... of this Chapter. D. Supplemental Regulations. 1. Special Purpose Supplemental Regulations. Chapter ... contains supplemental regulations for each special purpose district, such as hillside conservation regulations, flood hazard reduction requirements, and restrictions on adult entertainment businesses. 2. General Supplemental Regulations. General supplemental regulations pertaining to special purpose districts shall be the same as those for nonresidential districts as follows: Applicable Regulati Section No.: Parking ......................... Ch.9.150 Signs ........................... Ch. 9.160 Fences and Walls .................. 9.100.030 Landscaping ...................... 9.100.040 Screening ........................ 9.100.050 Detached Accessory Structures ......... 9.100.060 Special Outdoor Events .............. 9.100.140 Outdoor Lighting ................... 9.100.150 Construction Trailers and Guard Offices ... 9.100.170 Relocatable Buildings ............... 9.100.180 SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICTS 9.110.020. Hypes of Special Propose Districts. ADrft: 11/7] A. Base Districts. The PR, GC, and OS districts are base districts designed to provide for park and recreation, golf course, and open space land uses respectively. B. Overlay Districts. The FP, HC, and AE districts are overlay districts, i.e. districts to be used only in combination with a base district (such as the OS or CR districts) in order to regulate certain special aspects of land use in the interests of public safety and protection of surrounding properties. In cases where there is a conflict between the regulations of an overlay district and its underlying base district, the overlay district regulations shall control. C. Overlay Zoning Designations. When an overlay district is used, the zoning designation shall consist of the base district symbol followed by the applicable overlay district symbol enclosed in parentheses. For example: CR (AE). D. AE Overlay District. The AE Adult Entertainment overlay district shall be used only in combination with the CR Regional Commercial base district. 9.110.030. PR Parizs and Recreation District A. P'wpose and Intent. To provide for the development and preservation of public and private parks and associated recreation facilities within open space areas. B. Development Stcmda ds. The following is a summary of development standards for the PR, district as set forth in Chapter .... (Note: the GC and OS development standards are the same as the PR district.) Min. Building Site ................................ n/a Max. Structure Height .............................. 30 ft. Max. No. of Stories ................................ 2 Min. Building Setbacks: From all perimeter street R.O.W.'s .................... 30 ft. From abutting residential projects .................... 30 ft. From abutting cmrcl, office, industrial, and MC projects .... 20 ft. Min. Setback from interior property lines within the same project 0 9.110.040. GC Golf Course District A. Propose and Intent. To provide for the protection and preservation of golf course open space areas in the City. B. Development Standcnzls. The same as the development standards for the PR district, preceding. 2 SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICTS 9.110.050. OS Open Space District Mn t.• 11/71 A. Purpose and Intent. To provide for the protection and preservation of sensitive environmental areas such as areas with significant cultural resources, threatened or endangered plant and wildlife species habitat, scenic resources, and significant topographical constraints. B. Development Staxkrds. The same as the development standards for the PR district, preceding. 9.110.060. HC Hillside Conseivatnon Oveday District A. Purpose ad Intent. 1. To define those hillside areas which are not developable from either a public safety or an engineering perspective and to prevent inappropriate development on them; 2. For those hillside areas which are developable, to ensure the safety of the public, and to ensure that the placement, density, and type of all hillside development within the city is suitable to the topography of the existing terrain, that proposed developments will provide for minimal disturbance of the existing terrain and natural habitat, and that the natural hillside characteristics will be retained wherever practicable; 3. To protect the public from hazards associated with hillside development, including seismic activity, landslides, flooding, inaccessibility from fire and emergency services, lack of water for fire control, wild fires, collapse of roads, and similar risks; 4. To protect and conserve hillside ecosystems through the retention of unique natural topographic features and hillside characteristics, including drainage patterns, streams, slopes, ridgelines, rock outcroppings, vistas, natural vegetation, and the habitats and migratory routes of animals; 5. To maximize the retention of the city's natural topographic features, including, but not limited to, mountainsides, mountain faces, skyline profiles, ridgelines, ridgecrests, hilltops, hillsides, slopes, arroyos, ravines, canyons, prominent vegetation, rock outcrops, view corridors, and scenic vistas, through the careful limitation and selection of building sites and building pads on said topographic features, thereby enhancing the beauty of the city's landscape; 6. To assure that developmental use of said topographic features will relate to the surrounding topography and will not be conspicuous and obtrusive because of the design and location of said developmental use; 7. To reduce the scarring effects of excessive grading for roads, building pads, and cut and fill SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICTS [Dt t.• 11/7] 11 ••:. 8. To balance public and private interests while preserving the hillsides. B. Development Stau n is. Subsection ... specifies that the maximum residential density within the HC overlay district shall be one dwelling unit per every ten acres and that other development standards shall follow those of the RL Low Density Residential district. The following is a summary of those development standards.: Max. Residential Density ............................ 1 du/ 10 ac. Min. Building Site ................................ 7200 sq.ft. Max. Structure Height .............................. 28 ft. Max. No. of Stories ................................ 2 Min. Setbacks: Front Yard .................................... 20 ft. SideYard ..................................... 5 ft. Rear Yard .................................... 20 ft. Refer to Section ... for additional details regarding development standards and other requirements of the HC district. Also, refer to Subsection ... for minimum percentages of building sites which must be preserved in a natural state dependent on the average slope of the site. C. District Boundaries. 1. The HC Hillside Conservation overlay district applies to all land within the City designated in the General Plan as "Open Space" and shown on the Official Zoning Map as "HC." More specifically, the HC district applies to land meeting the criteria for being above "the toe of the slope," as defined in Subsection ..., within the following 19 Sections of land (San Bernardino Base and Meridian) within the City: a. T5S, R7E: Sections 19, 25, 30; b. TSS, R6E: Section 36; c. T6S, R6E: Sections 1, 12, 13, 24, 25; d. T6S, R7E: Sections 6, 7, 8, 17, 18, 19, 20, 28, 29, 30. 2. The provisions of this Section shall also apply to each and every parcel of land within the City (without otherwise being noted on exhibit or map which is added to the City by annexation, dedication, or other means) meeting the criteria for being above "the toe of the slope", as defined in Subsection .... 4 SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICTS 9.110.070. FP Floodplain Overlay District [D4t: 11/7] A. Piapose cmd Intent. To protect life and property from flood flows and to establish criteria for land use consistent with state law and with the criteria promulgated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. B. Development Staukrds. Development standards for the FP overlay district shall be as provided in the underlying base district regulations, subject to the additional requirements of the FP district as set forth in Section .... C. District Boundaries. The FP overlay district shall include all areas within the City that are designated as "Special Flood Hazard Areas Inundated by 100-Year Flood" on Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). These include the "A" and "AO" flood hazard zones. The boundaries of the FP District are as shown on the Official Zoning Map. 9.110.080. AE Adult Entertainment Overlay District A. Purpose and Intent. To designate specific areas where adult entertainment businesses may locate if a conditional use permit is approved and to establish strict standards for the establishment and operation of such adult businesses in order to ensure that adverse effects caused by their operational characteristics do not contribute to the blighting or downgrading of surrounding areas. B. Development Staxkrds. Development standards for the AE overlay district shall be as provided in the underlying base district regulations, subject to the additional requirements of the AE district as set forth in Section .... C. District Boundaries. The AE Adult Entertainment overlay district includes those parcels located in whole or in part within 600 feet of the centerline of State Highway 111. CHAPTER 9.120 SPECIAL PURPOSE PERMITTED USES Sections: 9.120.010. Development Permits Required ................... 6 9.120.020. Table of Permitted Uses ........................ 6 9.120.010. Development Permits Required. Table 9-... of this Section specifies whether a use or structure is permitted within a zoning district. However, in most cases development to establish a land use requires approval of a site development permit and/or other permits as set forth in Section .... 9.120.020. Table of Permitted Uses. Table 9-..., "Permitted Uses in Special Purpose Districts", following, specifies those uses and structures which are permitted within each special purpose district. The letters in the columns beneath the district designations mean the following: 1. "P" The use is permitted as a principal use within the district. 2. "A" The use is permitted only if accessory to the principal use on the site. 3. "C" The use is permitted as a principal or accessory use if a conditional use permit is approved. 4. "T"' The use is permitted on a temporary basis if a temporary use permit is approved. 5. "x' The use is prohibited in the district. TABLE 9-... PERNUTEM USES IN SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICTS P = Permitted Use C = Conditional Use Permit A = Accessory Use T = Temporary Use Permit X = Prohibited Use DISTRICT LAND USE PR OS GC HC* FP* AE* Open Space and Recreational Uses Open space P P P P P P Public parks, lakes and passive recreation facilities P P X P P X Playfields, lighted or unlighted P X X X P X Bicycle, equestrian and hiking trails P P X P P P Libraries and museums C X X X C' X Clubhouses and community pools/cabanas P X A X C' X Tennis courts or complexes, public P X I A X C' X Tennis clubs or complexes, private C X A X C' X * Uses are subject to the additional requirements of the overlay district as set forth in Chapter .... ' As permitted in the underlying base district, subject to the additional requirements of the FP overlay distric per Section ... and approval of a conditional use permit. Z SPECIAL PURPOSE PERMITTED USES (Draft: 11/7] TABLE 9-5: PERM = USES IN SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICTS (coat) P = Permitted Use C = Conditional Use Permit A = Accessory Use T = Temporary Use Permit X = Prohibited Use DISTRICT LAND USE PR OS GC HC* FP* AE* ©pen Space and Recreational Uses (cont) Golf courses and country clubs, including clubhouses and other customary accessory uses. C X P X P X Golf courses without above -ground structures, including fairways, greens, tees, and golf -cart paths C X P C P X Accessory Uses and Star hm Signs, subject to § ... A A A A A A Fences and walls, subject to § ... A A A A A A Satellite dish and other antennas, subject to § ... A A A A A A Tempormy Uses Special outdoor events, subject to § ... T T T T T X OQher Uses Single family residential X X X C2 C' X Multifamily residential, commercial (except adult businesses), office, or industrial development X X X X C' X Adult entertainment businesses, subject to § ... X X X X X C Communication towers and equipment, subject to Chapter ... C C C C2 C' X Electrical substations X C X CZ X X Water wells and pumping stations P P X C2 P X Water tanks and reservoirs X C X CZ I C' X Public flood control facilities and devices P P X P I P P Other principal, accessory or temporary uses not listed above. Director or Planning Commission to determine whether use is permitted in accordance with § .... Uses are subject to the additional requirements of the overlay district as set forth in Chapter .... ' As permitted in the underlying base district, subject to the additional requirements of the FP overlay distric per Section ... and approval of a conditional use permit. 2 As permitted in the underlying base district, subject to the additional requirements of the HC overlay distric per Section ... and approval of a conditional use permit. CHAPTER 9.130 SPECIAL PURPOSE DEVEIAPMENT STANDARDS 9.130.010. Table of Development Standanis. Table 9-..., following, contains standards for development of property within special purpose districts: TABLE 9-... SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT DEVEWPYOW STANDARDS DEVEIAPMENT STANDARD DISTRICT PR GC OS HC FP AE Min. Building Site n/a n/a n/a Max. Structure Height (ft.) 35 35 35 * ** ** Max. Number of Stories 2 2 2 Min. Perimeter Building Setbacks (ft') From Perimeter Street P O.W.'s 30 30 30 * ** ** From abutting residential projects 30 30 30 * ** ** From abutting cmrcl, office, industrial, and MC projects 20 20 20 * ** ** Min. setback from interior property lines within the same project 0 0 0 Signs and Parking See Sections ... and ... Fences and Walls See Section ... Landscaping and Screening See Sections ... and ... * As provided in HC supplemental regulations, Section .... ** As provided in the underlying base district regulations, subject to the additional requirements of the overlay district. 8 i-i 10 CHAPTER 9.140 SPECIAL PURPOSE SUPPLEIVI1 NTAL REGULATIONS Sections: 9.140.010. Purpose and Intent .......................... 9 9.140.020. PR, GC, and OS Districts ..................... 9 9.140.030. HC Hillside Conservation Overlay District ......... 9 9.140.040. FP F'loodplain Overlay District ................. 18 9.140.050. AE Adult Entertainment Overlay District .......... 19 9.140.010. Purpose and Intent. The regulations of this Chapter are intended to provide standards for specialized aspects of land use within special purpose districts such as hillside conservation standards, flood hazard reduction measures, and restrictions on the location and operation of adult entertainment businesses. 9.140.020. PR, GC, and OS Districts. The permitted uses and development standards for the PR Parks and Recreation, GC Golf Course, and OS Open Space districts are set forth in Sections ... and ... respectively. 9.140.030. HC Hillside Conservation Overlay District A. Applicability. 1. The HC Hillside Conservation overlay district applies to all land within the City designated in the General Plan as "open space" and shown on the Official Zoning Map as "HC." More specifically, the HC district and the provisions of this Section apply to land meeting the criteria for being above "the toe of the slope," as defined in Subsection ... of this Section, within the following 19 Sections of land (San Bernardino Base and Meridian) within the City: a. T5S, R7E: Sections 19, 25, 30; b. TSS, R6E: Section 36; c. T6S, R6E: Sections 1, 12, 13, 24, 25; d. T6S, R7E: Sections 6, 7, 8, 17, 18, 19, 20, 28, 29, 30. 2. The provisions of this Section shall also apply to each and every parcel of land within the City (without otherwise being noted on exhibit or map which is added to the City by annexation, dedication, or other means) meeting the criteria for being above "the toe of the slope." 3. Except as specifically provided elsewhere in this title, any and all disturbance of natural terrain, grubbing, grading, new use, and every new building and premises or land in the HC district shall be used for or occupied and every building shall be erected, constructed, established, altered, enlarged, maintained, moved into or within such HC district exclusively and only in accordance with regulations set forth in this Section. 9 SPECIAL PURPOSE SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS B. Application of Regulations to Property. [Daft.- 1117] In the City General Plan, all hillsides and some alluvial fans are designated Open Space. In general, the dividing line between open space and other land uses is meant to follow and be bounded by "the toe of the slope." The area above the toe of the slope includes not only hillsides, but also alluvial fans which are not protected by flood control structures, and drainage ways and stream courses which have some potential for flooding. In general, alluvial fans not exceeding 20 percent slope are developable consistent with this Section either through the transfer of residential units from contiguous hillside areas, by change of designation (Section ...), or by providing flood protection (Section ...). 2. For any parcel subject to the jurisdiction of the City, the City Engineer, upon viewing the site and considering a land suitability study submitted by the applicant (in accordance with the requirements of Subsection ...) shall determine the boundary between the developable and the undevelopable portions of the parcel by locating the toe of the slope per the following criteria (more than one criterion may apply): a. The point where water -borne alluvial material not exceeding 20 percent slope begins to collect to a depth of one foot or more; b. The dividing line between steeper rock formations and more gently sloping alluvium, i.e., where there is a noticeable break in the angle of slope from steep to shallow; c. Where the slope gradient exceeds 20 percent, d. An area unprotected from flooding potential, i.e., an area above the uppermost flood control structure which intercepts runoff (in the form of either natural water courses or as overland sheet flow) and directs it to a controlled stormwater diversion channel (see Section ...). C. Permitted Uses in HC District. 1. No development (except as provided under subsection C-4 of this Section) shall be approved for slopes exceeding 20 percent. 2. The following are exempt from the requirements of this Section: tracts and specific plans already approved. 3. The following uses within the HC district shall be permitted on alluvial fans with slopes not exceeding 20 percent: 10 1 SPECIAL PURPOSE SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS [Draft: 1117] a. Golf courses (not including above -ground structures), including fairways, greens, tees, and golf -cart paths to access them; b. Flood -control structures; c. Parks, lakes, and passive recreation facilities; d. Water wells, pumping stations, and water tanks (if properly screened or painted); e. Power, telephone, and cable substations and transmission lines (if properly screened or painted); f T.V., cable, and radio antennas; g. Hiking and equestrian trails; h. Single family residential uses; i. Accessory uses necessary to establish and maintain the permitted uses, such as roads, gate -houses, on -site subdivision signs, parking lots, noncommercial community association, recreation, and assembly buildings and facilities. 4. The following uses within the HC district shall be permitted on slopes exceeding 20 percent: a. Hiking and equestrian trails not permitting vehicles; b. Access roads which shall be non -visible unless applicant can prove to the satisfaction of the City that the only access to a non -visible area must traverse a visible area. (Ownership or non -ownership of property is not sufficient proof of reason to place a road in a visible area.) Roads shall not exceed 15 percent grade. D. Conditional Use Permit Required. In addition to the requirements of this Section, all development within the HC district shall require approval of a conditional use permit pursuant to Section ... E. Design Review Required. All development in the HC district shall be subject to design review pursuant to Section.... "Development" in this context shall include the following: grading, building, grubbing, or permitting any heavy equipment (equipment whose function is digging, clearing, earth -moving, grading, or a similar function disruptive to the natural terrain) access to the HC district property. F. Engineering Reviews Required. For every home site or for every subdivision proposed within the HC district, the following reports shall be prepared by a California -licensed engineer (licensed in the appropriate discipline), and filed with the City engineer, unless specifically waived by the City engineer based on a visit to the proposed site: 1. Hydrology, drainage, and flooding report for all sites; 2. Soil survey of the sites proposed attesting to stability of all sites and the appropriateness of the construction method proposed; 3. Underlying geology/engineering report attesting to stability of all sites; SPECIAL PURPOSE SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS [Drat: 11/7] 4. Seismic analysis attesting to the stability of the site(s) and addressing the potential of material above the site(s) impacting the site(s); 5. Access plan showing the preliminary engineering for roads giving access to the proposed site(s); 6. Grading plan for the construction site(s) and access routes; and 7. A utility plan demonstrating the feasibility of providing water for domestic and fire suppression purposes, sewer, power, and other utilities, especially with regard to the scarring effects of the grading necessary to install such utilities. The City Engineer shall specifically approve each proposed site and access route based on the submitted reports. G. Other Studies Required. The following studies shall be filed with the Planning and Development Department as a part of the application process: 1. All development in the HC district shall be subject to a report by a qualified biologist addressing the following: a. Natural vegetation and native plants which may be affected by the project; b. Wildlife habitats, migratory routes (e.g., for Bighorn sheep), and native animal species; and c. Plan to maintain corridors for wildlife habitat and movement of animals within HC district. 2. All development in the HC district shall be subject to a review by a qualified archaeologist addressing the following: a. A thorough examination of the site for archaeological remains; b. A plan for the salvage of any significant findings; and c. A review of the site for any significant historic or cultural resources. 3. A plan for the preservation of all areas exceeding slopes above ten percent as specified in Subsection ..., including: a. The designation of all areas exceeding ten percent slope, with the degree of slope noted, and the calculation of the percent to be left undisturbed; b. The designation of all water courses both natural and man-made, with plans for the preservation and/or reintroduction of drought tolerant plants. Water courses shall 12 SPECIAL PURPOSE SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS Mftft: 11/7] be designated as open space; and c. A monitoring program (following CEQA) for the preservation of open spaces. H. Grading, Grubbing and Scarring Control. 1. No permits shall be issued for any grading, grubbing, building or structure in the HC district until grading plans, slope planting and irrigation plans, and building elevations for design review have been submitted to the Planning Commission for recommendation and to the City Council for approval. In reviewing plans for grading, slope planting and irrigation, native revegetation, mitigation of scarring caused by grubbing and grading, preservation of the natural state of the hillsides and water courses (based on slope angle) and building elevations, the Commission and council shall consider the purpose and intent of this Section and the criteria established in Section ..., together with applicable standards and shall approve the design if all applicable provisions are met. 2. Conditions may be applied when the proposed development does not comply with applicable standards so as to bring such development into conformity or the plans and drawings may be disapproved and the City shall specify the standard or standards that are not met. 3. The applicant or developer shall be responsible for the maintenance of all slope planting and irrigation systems until such time as the properties are occupied or until a homeowner's association accepts the responsibility to maintain the landscaping in common areas, or other maintenance district formation is established. 4. Any person who fails to protect the natural terrain, defaces, grades, grubs, scars, or otherwise disrupts the natural terrain in the HC district without prior City approval of plans for such work subject to this Section shall have created a public nuisance which shall be abated. Abatement may include the property owner undertaking the restoration (under City supervision and monitoring), or that failing, City -contracted restoration of the disrupted area. The property owner may be charged the cost of the restoration together with the direct costs of supervision and monitoring of the restoration. If the property owner fails to reimburse the City for the costs incurred, a lien against the property for payment may be instituted. 5. Any plans which are being considered by the City for development shall, at the time of discovery of the creation of the public nuisance, be denied by the decision -making authority. After such time as the public nuisance has been completely abated, the plans may be resubmitted upon payment of all required fees. 6. The provisions of this Section shall be in addition to other Municipal Code titles and 13 SPECIAL PURPOSE SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS ffln3 t: 11/7] regulations applicable to grading activities within the City. No grading shall be conducted, nor shall any grading permit be issued for grading in the HC district until grading plans and special drawings showing grading and topography as viewed from critical locations within the neighborhood or community have been approved by the City Council. 7. The Planning Commission and City Council shall consider the following matters of particular concern in their review of grading proposals in the HC district. Conditions may be attached to the approval of grading plans so as to achieve the purpose and intent of this Section and the following objectives: a. The health and safety of the public; b. The preservation of vegetation and animal habitat, designation of stream courses as open space, preservation of habitat corridors, encouraging revegetation with drought -tolerant native species; c. The avoidance of excessive building padding or terracing and cut and fill slopes to reduce the scarring effects of grading; d. The encouragement of sensitive grading to ensure optimum treatment of natural hillside and arroyo features; e. The encouragement of imaginative grading plans to soften the impact of grading on hillsides, including rolled, sloping, or split pads, rounded cut and fill slopes, and post and beam construction techniques; and f. The maximum retention of vistas, and natural topographic features including mountainsides, ridgelines, hilltops, slopes, rock outcroppings, arroyos, ravines, and canyons. 8. All land areas with 20 percent or greater slope shall not be graded in any manner except at the specific discretion of the City Council, and only where it can be shown that a minimum amount of development is in the spirit of, and not incompatible with, the purposes and policies set forth in this Section. 9. Table 9-... following indicates the minimum percentages of the ground surface of a site which shall remain in a natural state (no cut or fill or grubbing) or be developed solely for recreational purposes based on the average slope gradient of a site: 14 0 1 G SPECIAL PURPOSE SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS TABLE 9-... PERCENTAGES OF NATURAL SITES TO BE PRESERVED FDirft: 11/7J Average Slope Gradient of Site (percent) Minimum Percent of Site to Remain in Natural State (no Cut, Fill or Grubbing) or to be Developed Solely for Recreational/Open Space Purposes 10.0-12.4 70.0 12.5-14.9 77.5 15.0-17.4 85.0 17.5-19.9 92.5 20.00 or more 100.0 I. Development Standards. Maximum Density and Minimum Lot Size. In the HC district, the maximum density permitted shall be one residential unit per ten acres. On a contiguous parcel which includes areas both above and below the "toe of the slope," residential units may be clustered together below the "toe of the slope" to take advantage of buildable areas with lower slope angles, provided the overall density for the parcel of one unit per ten acres is not exceeded. Structures shall remain single family, separated, on individual lots having an area of at least seven thousand two hundred square feet. 2. Setback Requirements. The requirements for RL district shall apply. 3. Maximum Building Height. The requirements for the RL district shall apply except that no structure shall be placed in such a way that its outline is visible above a ridgeline. 4. Parking. Off-street requirements shall conform to Chapter .... 5. Roof Equipment. No roof -top equipment for heating, cooling or other purposes shall be permitted. 6. Architecture. The architectural treatment of structures within the HC district shall be compatible with the setting of the structure and shall be generally consistent with requirements of the desert setting and other architectural treatments found elsewhere in the City. Use of indigenous materials for the structure of walls should be encouraged. Fencing and walls shall conform to the standards for the RC Cove Residential district standards as set forth in Section .... 15 SPECIAL PURPOSE SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS fl')4t: 11/7] 7. Landscaping. On the cut or pad occupied by the structure, landscaping may be left to the choice of the homeowner providing some selection of drought -tolerant species is observed. Elsewhere on the site (or within open space), native vegetation shall be undisturbed or shall be recreated after approved grading. 8. Utilities. All utilities shall be placed underground except for water tanks and substations, which shall be appropriately screened and/or painted in colors to blend into the background. J. Land Divisions in HC District. In order to assure compliance with the provisions of this Section, the following requirements shall apply to the proposed division of any property which is partially or completely within the HC district: 1. A preliminary grading plan prepared in accordance with the provisions of Municipal Code Title 13 and this Section shall be submitted with every conditional use permit, tentative subdivision map or parcel map filed for approval. 2. The preliminary grading plan shall show at least one practical, usable, and accessible building site which can be developed in accordance with the provisions of this Section within each proposed lot or parcel. K. Transfer of Development Rights. Transfers of development rights shall follow the procedures and standards set forth in Section .... 2. Any owner of property within the HC district may transfer development rights from the HC district on the basis of one residential unit per ten acres. 3. The property receiving the transfer of development rights may be: a. A subdivided portion of the same property below "the toe of the slope," as presented in a conditional use permit; or b. By means of sale to any area of the City which has been zoned for residential purposes, provided the increase for any particular parcel does not exceed 20 percent of the General Plan density designation. 4. Any owner of property within the HC district may sell, bequeath or transfer the development rights of the property, in accordance with this Section and Chapter ... to any governmental jurisdiction or any properly organized nonprofit organization whose charter allows for the ownership and/or transfer of development rights. The governmental jurisdiction or nonprofit organization may retain or sell or transfer SPECIAL PURPOSE SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS [D4t: 1117] acquired development rights in accordance with Chapter .... L. Relocation of Toe of Slope. If, as a result of an approved developmental project, a flood control structure is placed higher on a hillside area so that an area of alluvial fan becomes protected from flooding potential, or if the location of the toe of the slope is moved by alteration of some other criterion set forth in Subsection... of this Section for determining the location of the Toe of the Slope, the new area below the Toe of the Slope shall remain within the HC district. The conditional use permit approved for the development shall determine the effective density of any new developable portion of the new area by virtue of the transfer of development rights from the hillside areas to the new area M. Ownership and Maintenance of Recreation/Open Space. Those areas located within a hillside development controlled by this Section which are to remain as undeveloped open space, such as undevelopable slopes and natural landmarks, may be offered for dedication for game preserve, recreation, or open space purposes. Such areas may be offered to a public agency or to a nonprofit land trust. conservancy or similar organization whose charter allows for the ownership of development rights which will preserve the natural open space in perpetuity. 2. If an offer of dedication under Subsection M-1 of this Section or if such an offer is not accepted, the developer shall make provisions for the ownership and care of the open space in such a manner that there can be necessary protection and maintenance thereof. Such area shall be provided with appropriate access and shall be designated as a separate parcel or parcels which may be maintained through special fees charged to the residents of the subject development or through an appropriate homeowner's association or maintenance district. Maintenance in perpetuity shall be guaranteed through the bond of the developer if such is determined necessary by the City Council. N. Change in Designation of HC Land. All lands within the HC Hillside Conservation district are designated on the General Plan Land Use Policy Diagram as "Open Space." A property owner may propose a change from this designation and from the HC district zoning by means of all of the following procedures: Approval of a General Plan amendment from Open Space designation to an equally appropriate category. 2. Approval of a change of zone from HC to an equally appropriate district. 3. Approval of a specific plan for the property. 4. Satisfaction of the engineering and other reviews required in Subsections ... and ... of 17 SPECIAL PURPOSE SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS [Draft: 11/7] this Section. 5. Compliance with all other Subsections of this Section except Subsections ..., ..., ..., and.... 9.140.040. FP Floodplain Overlay District A. Boundaries of Floodplain Overlay District. The FP overlay district shall include all areas within the City that are designated as "Special Flood Hazard Areas Inundated by 100- Year Flood" on Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). These include the "A" and "AO" flood hazard zones. The boundaries of the FP District are as shown on the Official Zoning Map. B. Prohibition of Construction in Floodways. Floodway areas shown on FIRM maps are special flood hazard areas which carry high velocity flood waters, debris, and erosion potential. Therefore, except for necessary public improvements, no fill, structures, or other development shall be permitted within floodways. C. Flood Hazard Reduction. The following flood hazard reduction measures shall be required of all construction permitted within the FP District 1. Impact on 100-Year Flood Elevations. New construction shall not increase the water surface elevation of the projected 100-year flood more than one foot at any point. In addition, new construction shall not create or exacerbate erosive velocities within special flood hazard areas. The City may require certification by a registered professional engineer that this requirement is satisfied. 2. Finish Floor Elevation. The finish floor elevation of the lowest floor of all new buildings shall be at least one foot above the 100-year or base flood elevation shown on the FIRM map. If no base flood elevation is shown on the FIRM map, the City may require certification by a registered professional engineer that the finish floor elevation requirement is satisfied. 3. Anchoring. All new structures shall be anchored to prevent collapse, flotation, or lateral movement from hydrostatic and hydrodynamic loading. 4. Weer and Sewer Systems. All new and replacement water supply and sanitary sewer systems shall be designed to minimize or eliminate infiltration of flood waters into the system and discharge from systems into flood waters. 5. Electrical, Plumbing, and Heating Systems. All new and replacement electrical, plumbing and heating equipment shall be designed and located so as to prevent water from entering or accumulating within the components during conditions of flooding. 18 ,, SPECIAL PURPOSE SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS [Draft: 11/71 6. Drainage. On slopes, adequate drainage paths shall be provided to guide floodwaters around and away from proposed structures. D. Permit Procedures. Proposed construction within the FP District shall require approval of a site development permit in accordance with Section .... and any other permits required by the base district regulations. In addition, the following requirements shall be satisfied: 1. Plans and Studies. Site development permit applications shall be accompanied by detailed studies and plans sufficient to show to the satisfaction of the Public Works Director that proposed structures are safe from flood flows, that there will be no resulting increase in base flood elevation, and that all other requirements of Subsection C of this Section have been or will be satisfied. 2. Requirements of Other Public Agencies. The application shall include evidence of compliance with applicable requirements of federal and other agencies, such as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Riverside County Flood Control District. 9.140.050. AE Adult Entertainment Oveday District. A. Purpose of Regulations. 1. The City Council finds that adult entertainment businesses, by their nature, have objectionable secondary effects upon adjacent areas. The purpose of this Section is to ensure that these adverse effects will not contribute to the blighting or downgrading of the surrounding neighborhoods, prevent crime associated with adult entertainment businesses, maintain the integrity of residential neighborhoods, protect minors from the secondary effects of adult entertainment businesses, protect retail trade occurring adjacent to adult entertainment businesses, maintain property values within the City, and protect and preserve the quality of life within the City. 2. It is not the intent of this Section and this Section shall not be so construed to suppress, regulate or affect in any way the content of communication or expression associated with adult entertainment businesses. 3. The City Council finds that this Section allows the establishment of adult entertainment businesses at a reasonable number of locations within the City. B. Boundaries of AE Overlay District. Areas of the City hereby designated as being within the AE Adult Entertainment overlay district are those parcels located in whole or in part within 600 feet of the centerline of State Highway 111. SPECIAL PURPOSE SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS [Dra� f t: 1117] 2. The zoning designation for the parcel shall constitute the base or underlying zone and the AE designation shall constitute an overlay zone. In the event of conflicting provisions between the underlying zone and the AE overlay zone regulations, the requirements and restrictions of the AE overlay zone shall take precedence over the requirements of the underlying zone. C. Definitions. For the purposes of this Section, the term "adult entertainment business" is hereby defined to include the following described uses: 1. "Adult book store or video rental" means an establishment having as a substantial or significant portion of its stock in trade, books, magazines, periodicals or audio visual materials which are distinguished or characterized by their emphasis on matter depicting, describing or relating to "specified sexual activities" or "specified anatomical areas." 2. "Adult business" means either (I) any business, other than those expressly specified in this Section, where employees or patrons expose "specified anatomical areas" or engage in "specified sexual activities"; or (2) any other business or entertainment characterized by an emphasis on matter depicting, exposing, describing, discussing or relating to "specified sexual activities" or"specified anatomical areas." 3. "Adult motion picture theater" means an enclosed building with a capacity of fifty or more persons used for presenting material distinguished or characterized by an emphasis on matter depicting, describing or relating to "specified sexual activities" or "specified anatomical areas" for observation by patrons therein. 4. "Adult mini -motion picture theater" means an enclosed building with a capacity for less than fifty persons used for presenting material distinguished or characterized by an emphasis on matter depicting or relating to "specified sexual activities" or "specified anatomical areas" for observation by patrons therein. 5. "Adult motion picture arcade" means any place to which the public is permitted or invited wherein coin or slug -operated or electronically, electrically or mechanically controlled still or motion picture machines, projectors or other image -producing devices are maintained to show images to five or fewer persons per machine at any one time, and where the images so displayed are distinguished or characterized by an emphasis on depicting or describing "specified sexual activities" or "specified anatomical areas." 6. "Baths, sauna baths, massage establishments" means any business or establishment for which a permit is required pursuant to Chapter 5.32 of the this code. 7. "Cabaret" means any business or establishment which conducts, sponsors or allows 20 r �� SPECIAL PURPOSE SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS , t: 11/7] entertainment subject to Chapter 5.08 of this code, where such entertainment is distinguished or characterized by an emphasis on"specified sexual activities" or"specified anatomical areas." 8. "Encounter center" or "rap studio" means any business agency or person who, for any form of consideration or gratuity, provides a place where two or more persons may congregate, assemble or associate for the primary purpose of engaging in, describing or discussing "specified sexual activities" or exposing "specified anatomical areas." 9. "Escort bureau" or "introduction services" means any business or establishment which, for any form of consideration or gratuity, provides introductions or companions. 10. "Figure model studio" means any business or establishment which provides models or displays which expose "specified anatomical areas" to customers or patrons. 11. "Public dance hall" means any business or establishment subject to Chapter 5.12 of the La Quinta Municipal Code which conducts, sponsors, or allows dancing which is distinguished or characterized by an emphasis on "specified sexual activities" or"specified anatomical areas." D. Specified Sexual Activities. For purposes of this Section, the term "specified sexual activities" shall include any of the following: 1. Actual or simulated sexual intercourse, oral copulation, anal intercourse, oral/anal copulation, bestiality, direct physical stimulation of unclothed genitals, flagellation or torture in the context of a sexual relationship, or the use of excretory functions in the context of a sexual relationship, any of the following depicted sexually oriented acts or conduct: anilingus, buggery, coprophagy, coprophilia, cunnilingus, fellatio, necrophilia, pederasty, pedophilia, piquerism, sapphism, zooerasty; 2. Clearly depicted human genitals in a state of sexual stimulation, arousal or tumescence; 3. Use of human or animal ejaculation, sodomy, oral copulation, coitus, or masturbation; 4. Fondling or touching of nude human genitals, pubic region, buttocks or female breast; 5. Masochism, erotic or sexual -oriented torture, beating or the infliction of pain; 6. Erotic or lewd touching, fondling or other sexually oriented contact with an animal by a human being; or 7. Human excretion, urination, menstruation, vaginal or anal irrigation. SPECIAL PURPOSE SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS [Drof?: 11/71 E. Specified Anatomical Areas. For purposes of this Section, the term "specified anatomical areas" shall include any of the following: 1. Less than completely and opaquely covered (1) human genitals or pubic region; (2) buttocks; or (3) female breast below a point immediately above the top of the areola; or 2. Human male genitals in a discernibly turgid state, even if completely and opaquely covered. F. Conditional Use Permit Required 1. Notwithstanding any other provision of the this Code to the contrary, no person shall establish, conduct, operate, or maintain any adult entertainment business as defined in Subsection ... of this Section on any property in the City without having first obtained a conditional use permit therefor pursuant to the provisions of Section .... 2. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Code to the contrary, no conditional use permit shall be granted by the City for any adult entertainment business unless each of the following findings is made in addition to the other findings required for approval of a conditional use permit per Section ...: a. The premises upon which the adult entertainment business is proposed to be located is not located within one thousand feet of any lot upon which there is located a place of religious worship; public, private, or parochial elementary, junior high, high school, preschool, day care facility; public buildings; youth organization facilities; public park or playground; b. The premises upon which the adult entertainment business is proposed to be located is not located within one thousand feet of any lot upon which there is located any other adult entertainment business as defined in Section ... of this Section; c. The premises upon which the adult entertainment business is proposed to be located is not located within one thousand feet of any lot zoned for residential use; d. The premises upon which the adult entertainment business is proposed to be located is located in the AE Adult Entertainment overlay zone, as defined in Section ...; e. The exterior appearance of the structure in which the adult entertainment business is proposed to be located will be consistent with the external appearance of commercial structures already constructed or under construction within the immediate neighborhood; 22-.,t i; tA SPECIAL PURPOSE SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS l�rrift. 11/7] f. The exterior appearance of the structure will not cause blight, deterioration or substantially diminish or impair property values within the neighborhood; and g. The applicant has received a police permit pursuant to Subsection ... of this Section. 3. For the purpose of Subsection ... of this Section, all distances shall be measured in a straight line without regard to intervening structures or objects, from the nearest point of the building or structure used as a part of the premise where said adult entertainment business is conducted to the nearest property line of any lot or premise described in Subsections F-2-a through F-2-d. 4. No adult entertainment business herein defined that is prohibited by any existing county, state, or federal laws shall be permitted. G. Police Permit Required. Any applicant for a conditional use permit for an adult entertainment business shall make application for a police report to the Chief of Police, or his designated representative. Prior to submitting such application, a nonrefundable fee shall be paid to the City Clerk to defray, in part, the cost of investigation and report required by this Section. The City Clerk shall issue a receipt showing that such application fee has been paid. The receipt, or a copy thereof, shall be supplied to the Chief of Police at the time such application is submitted. Such application does not authorize the applicant to operate an adult entertainment business. 2. Each application for a police permit shall contain the following information: a. The full true name and any other names used by the applicant; b. The present address and telephone number of the applicant; c. The previous addresses of applicant, if any, for a period of five years immediately prior to the date of the application and the dates of residence at each; d. The applicant's height, weight, color of eyes and hair and date and place of birth; e. Two photographs of the applicant at least two inches by two inches taken within the last six months; f. Business, occupation or employment history of the applicant for the five years immediately preceding the date of application; 23 SPECIAL PURPOSE SUPPLEA=AL REGULATIONS [Draft 1117] g. The business license history of the applicant and whether such applicant, in previous operations in this or any other City, state, or territory, under license, has had such license or permit for an adult entertainment business or similar type of business revoked or suspended, the reason therefor, and the business activity or occupation subsequent to such action of suspension or revocation; h. All convictions within the last five years of any crime involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit, or moral turpitude; If the applicant is a corporation, the name of the corporation shall be set forth exactly as shown in its articles of incorporation or charter, together with the place and date of incorporation, and the names and addresses of each of its current officers and directors, and each stockholder holding more than five percent of the stock in the corporation. If the applicant is a partnership, the applicant shall set forth the name, residence address and dates of birth of the partners, including limited partners. If the applicant is a limited partnership it shall furnish a copy of its certificate of limited partnership filed with the county clerk. If one or more of the partners is a corporation, the provisions of this subsection pertaining to corporations shall apply. The applicant corporation or partnership shall designate one of its officers or general partners to act as its responsible managing officer. Such designated persons shall complete and sign all application forms required of an individual applicant under this Section, but only one application fee shall be charged; and j. Such other identification and information as the police department may reasonably require in order to discover the truth of the matters hereinbefore specified as required to be set forth in the application. k. The Chief of Police may also require the applicant to furnish fingerprints. 3. The applicants if an individual, or designated responsible managing officer, if a partnership or corporation, shall personally appear at the police department and produce proof that nonrefundable application fee, established by resolution of the City Council, has been paid and shall present the application containing the aforementioned and described information. 4. The Chief of Police shall have thirty days to investigate the application and the background of the applicant Upon completion of the investigation, the Chief of Police shall grant the permit if the Chief finds that: a. The required fee has been paid; b. The application conforms in all respects to the provisions of this Section; 24 SPECIAL PURPOSE SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS lDrcft. 11/71 c. The applicant has not knowingly made a material misrepresentation in the application; and d. The applicant, if an individual, or any of the stockholders of the corporation, any officers or directors if the applicant is a corporation, or any of the partners, including limited partners, if the applicant is a partnership, has not within the last five years been convicted in a court of competent jurisdiction of any crime involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit, or moral turpitude. 5. If the Chief of Police, following investigation of the applicant, deems that the applicant does not fulfill the requirements as set forth in this Section, the Chief shall notify the City Manager of such opinion and within thirty days of the date of application provide copies of the investigation report to the City Manager. The City Manager shall within ten days grant the permit or deny the application and notify the applicant by certified mail of such denial. Any applicant who is denied a permit by the City Manager may appeal such denial to the City Council pursuant to the provisions of this Section. H. Revocation of Permits. The City Manager may, based on evidence that any of the provisions of this Section have been violated, suspend or revoke a police permit or conditional use permit provided that written notice by certified mail of such suspension or revocation is furnished to the permittee. The permittee, within ten days after receipt of notice of suspension or revocation, may file an appeal with the City Clerk to be taken to the City Council. In the event an appeal is filed within said ten-day limit, the suspension or revocation shall not take effect until a final decision has been rendered by the City Council. If the permittee fails to file an appeal within the ten-day filing period provided herein, suspension or revocation shall take effect immediately upon expiration of such filing period. I. Penalties for Violation. Any person, whether acing as an individual owner, employee of the owner, operator or employee of the operator, or whether acting as a mere helper for the owner, employer or operator, or whether acting as a participant or worker who in any way operates. manages or conducts any adult entertainment business as defined in Subsection ... of this Section without first obtaining a conditional use permit from the City, or who shall violate any provisions of this Section, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Any person violating any of the provisions of this Section shall be fined not less than $100 for each offense. Each day such violation shall continue shall be regarded as a separate offense. 2. Any establishment operated, conducted or maintained contrary to the provisions of this Section is unlawful and a public nuisance and the City Attorney may, in addition to or in lieu of prosecuting a criminal action hereunder, commence an action or actions, 25 SPECIAL PURPOSE SUPPLEAMWAL REGULATIONS ,M%gt: 11/71 proceeding or proceedings for the abatement. removal and enjoinment thereof in the manner provided by law and shall take such other steps and shall apply to such court or courts as may here have jurisdiction to grant such relief as will abate or remove such establishment or activities defined in this Section and restrain and enjoin any person from operating, conducting or maintaining such an establishment contrary to the provisions of this Section. 26 [Draft: 12/221 CHA.PUR 9.150: PARM G ............................... 1 9.140.010 Purpose and Intent ........................... 1 9.140.020 Approval of Parking Facilities ................... 1 9.140.030 Provision of Parking Facilities ................... 1 9.140.040 Parking Location and Accessibility ................ 3 9.140.050 Determination of Spaces Required ................ 4 9.140.060 Spaces Required by Use ....................... 6 9.140.070 Shared Parking .............................. 16 9.140.080 Parking Facility Design Standards ................ 17 9.140.090 Handicapped Parking ......................... 30 Draft. 12122194 CHAPTER 9.150: PARKING Sections: 9.140.010 Purpose and Intent ..................... 1 9.140.020 Approval of Parking Facilities ............. 1 9.140.030 Provision of Parking Facilities ............. 1 9.140.040 Parking Location and Accessibility .......... 3 9.140.050 Determination of Spaces Required .......... 4 9.140.060 Spaces Required by Use ................. 6 9.140.070 Shared 9.140.080 Parking Facility 6 ty Design Standards .......... 1 9.140.090 Handicapped Parking .................. 30 9.1 0.010 Purpose and. Intent A. Purpose. These regulations are intended to: (1) provide for offstreet parking of motor vehicles attracted by the various land uses in the City; (2) ensure the health, safety and welfare of the public by preventing obstruction of rights -of -way and fire lanes; and (3) provide for properly designed parking facilities with adequate numbers of parking spaces in order to reduce traffic congestion, promote business and enhance public safety. B. Parking Required. Offstreet parking is required for all land uses in accordance with this Chapter. 5 9.140.020 Approval of Paddng Facilities. A. Permits Required Except for single family and duplex residences, establishment of all offstreet parking facilities shall be subject to approval of a site development permit in accordance with Section ... unless the parking facilities were previously approved in conjunction with a conditional use permit or site development permit and no changes in intensity of use are being proposed. A grading permit shall also be required unless exempted under the City's Grading Code. B. Plot Plan Requirements. A plot plan shall be filed with all applications for a parking facility site development permit. The plot plan shall show the offstreet parking facilities and the use(s) to be served, together with pedestrian arrangements (including crosswalks, if necessary) connecting them. The plot plan shall be accompanied by information required to detemiine total parking requirements as described in Section ... and documentation of the guarantee of continued offstreet parking required pursuant to Section .... C. Design Modifications Approved by Director. The Planning and Development Director may, without notice or hearing, permit modifications to the onsite circulation, landscaping, and parking design requirements contained in Section ... if the Director determines that topographic or other physical conditions make it impractical to require strict compliance with these requirements. S e}4. 9.1J0.030 Provision of Parkng Facilities. A. Entities A uthorized to Provide Pm*ing. Off-street parking may be provided for a particular land use by any or a combination of the following entities (so long as the appropriate guarantees described in Subsection ... of this Section remain in effect): 1 PARKING [D.►�t 12122] 1. On property containing the use: the property owner, lessee, or agent of the use for which the parking is required; or 2. On an adjacent property under the same ownership: the property owner, lessee, or agent of the use for which the parking is required; or 3. On an adjacent property not under the same ownership: an approved adjacent property owner, lessee, or agent who reserves spaces on a contract basis for the adjacent use; or 4. On an adjacent or nearby property not under the same ownership: a. An approved private (for -profit or not -for -profit) parking company which reserves, sells, leases, or rents adjacent or nearby parking spaces for that use; or b. An approved private parking association (such as in a shopping center) which creates and allocates parking spaces as credits or shares available to its subscribers/members to meet their parking requirements; or c. A duly authorized public entity (parking district, assessment district, redevelopment district, or similar agency) among whose powers include the authority to acquire and make available parking spaces and maneuvering areas, pedestrian walkways, shade structures, landscaping and other improvements. B. Continuceion of Off -Street Pcu-king Required. 1. The validity of any permit to use property shall be directly contingent on the continued provision and proper functioning of required off-street parking. Failure to continue to provide the required parking in the approved usable condition shall be reason for immediate revocation of all permits for use of the property on the grounds that such parking deficiency constitutes a threat to the public health, safety, and welfare. 2. The owner of any property for which off-street parking is required shall be directly responsible for the continued provision of such parking. 3. The user of any property for which off-street parking is required shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the City that the continued provision of the required parking has been adequately guaranteed for a period of at least as long as the permitted use. Forms of guarantee which may be required by the City include, but are not limited to, the following: a. The inclusion of exclusive or joint use rights for the required parking spaces in the lease for structural space on the same property; b. A recorded covenant merging together two properties under the same ownership which subordinates all other use claims and obligations to the provision of the required parking on the adjacent parcel; 2 �13 I PARKING [Dra. ft: 12/221 c. A contract for parking on other parcels, either: (1) A noncancellable provision, or (2) The earliest expiration or cancelable date for parking facilities occurring simultaneously with or after the time limit for the use requiring the parking, or (3) A bond or other acceptable equivalent instrument in favor of the City which guarantees, in the event of the contract cancellation, termination, or expiration, suit, court jurisdiction or other occurrence which has the effect of rendering the required parking spaces unavailable, the continued provision of the required parking by means of alternate arrangements. 9.140.040 Paddng Location and Accessibility. A. Locartion. 1. Residential Uses. Required parking shall be located on the same parcel as the residential building which the parking serves, except that such parking may be located on an adjacent parcel if all of the following conditions are met: a. The adjacent parcel is and continues to be under the same ownership as that of the residential building b. The parking is on that portion of the parcel where the erection of garages, carports or shade structures is permitted; and c. The placement and distribution of required parking spaces are such that for any dwelling unit, the assigned or reasonably available parking spaces are no further than 100 feet by walkway to the entry of that dwelling unit. 2. Nonresidential Uses. a. Required parking shall be located on the same parcel as the use served, on an adjacent parcel, or on a parcel across an alley. Required parking may also be located across a street (other than a major or primary arterial) provided a properly designed crosswalk connects the parking with the use(s) served. b. Required parking spaces must be within a reasonable walking distance of the uses served by the parking, and be on a parcel in a commercial district, or in a district adjacent to a commercial district which by conditional use permit allows off -site parking. 3. Amended Provisions per Specific Plans. Amended provisions relating to parking location, configuration, and other matters may be imposed in conjunction with a specific plan. 3 PARKING B. Accessibility. [Dr�t.• 12122] 1. All required offstreet parking spaces shall be designed, located, constructed and maintained so as to be fully and independently usable and accessible at all times. 2. Required offstreet parking facilities and driveways shall not be used for any purpose which at any time would preclude the use of the area for the temporary storage of motor vehicles. 3. Unless otherwise provided by an approved discretionary permit, no owner or tenant shall lease, rent or otherwise make unavailable to intended users any offstreet parking spaces required by this article. 4. Required parking spaces shall not be used for the storage of vehicles unless such storage is calculated into the required parking formula 5. No required parking spaces shall be used for the display of vehicles for sale. 6. If an area of parking is for park -and -ride programs, such area shall be in addition to the required parking area. If no additional area is provided for such purposes, the owner/operator of the parking lot shall arrange for part of the parking lot, at peak usage hours, to have encroaching parking removed by means of tickets and/or towing. 9.140.050 Detemunation of Spaces Regtdmd. A. Detennincdion of Spaces Required Off-street vehicle parking requirements shall be determined and provided in accordance with this Section when the subject building or structure is constructed or the use is initiated, or a use is changed. In the interests of the public health, safety and welfare, the City decision -making authority shall be the final judge of how many off-street parking spaces a use or a mix of uses may require. In determining such off-street parking requirements, the City may use the alternative methods described following. The City reserves the option of requiring the use of more than one of these methods, depending on the type, size and mix of uses in a proposed development: 1. Tables 9-... and 9-... of this Section specifying the standard number of parking spaces required for most land uses. This schedule is required unless the applicant can show to the satisfaction of the City decision -making authority that it does not apply. Other alternative methods hereinbelow may then be employed to determine the required parking spaces; 2. The Urban Land Institute "Shared Parking" methodology for calculating the peak demand over time for parking in a development of mixed uses using the same parking facilities; 3. Verifiable actual data and experience from other comparable developments with the particular uses in question, especially pertaining to captive market discounts in parking 4 _�t PARKING demand; [Drat: 12122] 4. A City methodology for calculating the parking demand for extremely complex or unusual uses or combinations of uses for which the standard schedule, the Urban Land Institute methodology and/or verifiable data are not applicable. Some or all of the following factors may be utilized in this methodology: expected numbers of occupants, employees, customers, or visitors, vehicles stationed on the site, service and loading spaces required, handicapped spaces required, emergency access considerations, and use of parking by unauthorized vehicles; 5. An experimental approach permitting a trial period within which parking demand may be proven, with appropriate guarantees. B. Increases in Spaces Required The City may increase the required number of parking spaces for a particular use or development from that shown in Table 9-.. or 9-... of this Section under the following circumstances: 1. Additional off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of this Section at the time an existing building is altered, or dwelling units or guest rooms are added, or a use is intensified by the addition of floor space or seating capacity, or there is a change of use; 2. If the number of parking spaces actually provided in accordance with a City -certified parking plan proves by experience to be inadequate to reasonably protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public, the required number of parking spaces may be increased by the City. Such increase may be ordered by the City Council after review and recommendation from the Planning Commission. If the property owner or user is unable or unwilling to provide the additional required parking, the City may initiate proceedings which have the effect of reducing the intensity of the land use to a level commensurate with the amount of parking available. C. Decreases in Spaces Required The City may decrease the required number of parking spaces for a particular use or development from that shown in Table 9-.. or 9-... of this Section under the following circumstances: 1. A significant permanent reduction in the use is demonstrated and guaranteed to the satisfaction of the City. 2. One of the methodologies described in Subsection A of this Section shows to the satisfaction of the City that parking demand is less than that shown in Table 9-.. or 9..... D. Parking Reductions in CV District. The City may permit required parking spaces in the CV Village Commercial district to be reduced through execution of a parking agreement, subject to the PARKING following requirements: [Orel: 12/227 1. A binding agreement, recorded against the property, between this " City and the property owner. The agreement shall contain, at a minimum, all of the following: a. The agreement shall be binding upon the parties thereto, their heirs, successors and assigns, and shall run with the land; b. A payment schedule with a payment period not exceeding four years. If an assessment/benefit or parking improvement district is established, the obligation of the property owner shall become due and payable under the terms of such district; c. A cash mitigation payment. The amount per space shall be established as determined by the Planning and Development and Public Works Departments, plus an inflation factor. The amount will be calculated at the time of agreement execution. 2. An irrevocable offer from the property owner to participate in any future assessment/benefit or parking improvement district that may be formed in the CV district. 3. The money collected may be released to a City -created assessment/benefit or parking improvement district, or may be used in the furtherance of general parking improvements in the CV district, at the option of the City. Any financial obligation issued against such property shall be reduced accordingly to the amount of mitigation money paid at the time of the district formation. 4. The property owner shall secure the mitigation payment by providing the City with a second deed of trust in the amount of the total mitigation payment. E. Certification of Required Parking. Numerical parking space requirements shall be determined and/or amended through approval of a parking plot plan pursuant to Section .... The numerical requirements shall be deemed certified upon such approval. 9.140.060 Spaces RegWmd by Use. A. Land Uses not Listed. If no provisions for the required number of offstreet parking spaces are set forth in Tables 9-... or 9-... of this Section or the provisions are not clear for a specific use, the decision -making authority for the applicable use or project shall determine the number of parking spaces required. B. Definition of GFA. For purposes of this Chapter and this Code, gross floor area or GFA means the total square footage of all floors of a building, including the exterior walls but excluding courtyards and other outdoor areas. C. Parking for Residential Land Uses. 1. Table 9-... following contains the minimum number of parking spaces required for each type of residential land use. PARKING [Draft: 12/227 2. Whenever any commercial or industrial use is located on a building site that is also used for residential purposes, parking facilities shall be provided for the residential use per Table 9-... in addition to the spaces required for the nonresidential use(s). TABLE 9-...: PARKING FOR RESIDENTIAL LAND USES Land Use Mm Offsheet Paddng Req dmment Additional Requ ements Single family detached, single 2 spaces per unit in a garage plus 2 Driveway length must be family attached and duplexes driveway spaces in front of garage (i.e minimum 20 ft. to allow in tandem with garage spaces), plus .5 room for driveway parking. guest spaces per unit if no on -street Additional guest panting may parking is available be required by the decision - making authority if drive- ways are not of sufficient length. Townhcmes 2 spaces per unit in a garage plus .8 All units shall be within 100 guest spaces per unit ft. of the nearest guest space. A parking plan will be required as part of develop- ment review showing alloca- tion of guest spaces. All guest spaces shall be restrict- ed to the use of guests only. Apartments and "air ace" condominiums: (1) Studio 1 covered space per unit, plus .5 guest For apartments and condo - spaces per unit miniums, a room such as a (2) One -bedroom 1.2 covered spaces per unit plus .5 den, study, or sewing room shall count as a bedroom. guest spaces per unit (3) Two -bedroom 2 covered spaces per unit plus .5 guest For apartments, condomin- iums, mobilehome parks, spaces per unit senior citizen hotels, and congregate care facilities, (4) Three or more bedroom 2.3 covered spaces per unit plus .5 parking shall be arranged so covered spaces per each bedmm. over that all units are within 100 three, plus .5 guest spaces per unit. ft. of the nearest guest space. A parking plan shall be required as part of Mobilehome parks paz 2 covered spaces per unit, which may be in tandem, plus .8 guest spaces per development review showing unit allocation of dwelling unit spaces and guest spaces. All guest spaces shall be Senior group housing/senior .5 covered spaces per unit plus .5 citizen hotels and congregate care facilities st s unit restricted to the use of pests only. PARKING [Draft: 12/227 TABLE 9-...: PARKING FOR RESIDENTIAL LAND USES Land Use Mien. Ofisheet Parking RegWrement Additional Regtnxements Boardinghouse, roominghouse, 1 space per sleeping room and single room occupancy hotels D. Peking for Nonresidential Land Uses. 1. Adequate Peking Required All nonresidential land uses shall provide offstreet panting in compliance with this Subsection and with Table 9-... following unless modified by the provisions contained in Section .... Table 9-..., sets forth the minimum requirements for each use. It shall be the responsibility of the developer, owner or operator of any use to provide adequate offstreet parking even though such parking may be in excess of the minimum requirements set forth in this Section. The City may impose such additional parking requirements in accordance with Subsection C of this Section if it finds that a parking study or other empirical data has demonstrated that additional parking spaces are required for a specific use or mix of uses. 2. Bicycle Parking. In addition to the automobile parking spaces required per Table 9-... following, bicycle parking shall be provided for certain nonresidential uses in accordance with Subsection ... of this Section. TABLE 9-...: PARING FOR NONRESIDEIVT7AL LAND USES Land Use Mm Ofistmet Paddng Requimment Additional Requirements CONAR RO AL USES: Adult Businesses 1 space per 200 sq/ft GFA Barbershops 2 spaces per chair Bars, pubs and cocktail lounges 1 space per 50 sq/ft GFA including indoor/outdoor seating areas (see also Restaurants) Beauty parlorvbair salons 3 spaces per station Dry cleaners 1 space per 200 sq/ft GFA PARKING /Wt- 121221 TABLE 9,..: PARNNG FOR NONRESIDENTIAL LAND USES Laundromats As stand-alone use: 1 space per 3 A washer/dryer combination machines. is considered one machine As part of a larger building: 1 space per 200 sq/ft GFA Lumberyards and nurseries 1 space per 500 sq/ft GFA indoor area, plus 1 space per 1000 sq/ft of outdoor area devoted to display or sales, plus 1 space per 2 employees Model home sales complexes 10 spaces Personal service establishments, 3 spaces per station including tanning salons, nail salons, massage services and uses of a similar nature Restaurants: (1) Conventional "sit-down", 1 space per 75 sq/ft GFA including including any bar portion indoor and outdoor seating areas (2) Drive-in/fast food 1 space per 100 sq/ft GFA, including Drive-thru stacking lane shall indoor and outdoor seating areas, but be located so that it does not no less than 10 spaces. In addition, also serve as an access aisle there shall be at least 2 "grill' spaces to parking spaces for vehicles awaiting orders already paid for. (3) Retail food with ancillary 1 space per 150 sq/ft GFA including seating indoor and outdoor seating areas Retail Commercial: (1) General retail uses under 1 space per 200 sq/ft GFA For shopping centers, restau 50,000 sq/ft GFA rants shall be computed separately using the (2) General retail uses 50,000 1 since per 150 sq/ft GFA applicable restaurant parking sq/ft GFA and greater ratio (3) General retail uses 100,000 1 space per 125 sq/ft GFA sq/ft GFA and greater (4) Furniture and appliance 1 space per 500 sq/ft GFA stores PARKING [Dra, ft: 12122] TABLE 9-...: PARING FOR NONRESIDENTIAL LAND USES Warehouses, storage buildings 1 space per 1000 sq/ft of gross area or structures used exclusively for storage purposes for storage Wholesale establishments and 1 space per 500 sq/ft GFA, excluding warehouses not used that area devoted to office or sales, exclusively for storage plus 1 space per 250 sq/ft of office or sales area Mini -storage facilities: (1) Single -story 1 space per 5000 sq/ft plus 2 spaces Drive aisles between storage for any caretaker's unit bays must be wide enough for a parked vehicle plus a (2) Multistory 1 space per 2000 sq/ft plus 2 spaces fire lane for any caretaker's unit Outdoor storage, such as auto 1 space per 1000 sq/ft, but no less wrecking and salvage, than 6 spaces contractors storage yard OFFICE AND HEALTH CARE USES: Banks, savings and loans, credit 1 space per 200 sq/ft GFA (For either unions and similar financial stand-alone or uses which are part of institutions a larger building) Convalescent hospitals and 1 space per 4 beds, in accordance with See also senior group nursing homes, homes for the the resident capacity of the home as housing (senior citizen aged, rest homes, children!s listed on the required license or permit hotels) under Residential homes and sanitariums Uses, preceding General offices, other than 1 spaces per 250 sq/ft GFA Rates are for office uses medical or dental only. If ancillary uses are included, such as financial institutions, restaurants or retail establishments, parking for such uses must be provided per their applicable rates Hospitals 1.75 spaces per bed Parking study may be required Medical or Dental 1 space per 200 sq/ft GFA for first Offices/Clinics 2000 sq/ft plus 1 space per each 175 sq/ft over 2000 10 PARKING /Wt. 12122] TABLE 9-...: PARKNG FOR NONRESIDENTIAL LAND USES Veterinary hospitals and clinics 1 space per 200 sq/ft GFA exclusive of overnight boarding areas AUTONKY11VE USES: Automobile repair facilities 1 space per 300 sq/ft GFA, but not less than 5 per business Automobile Service Stations: For service stations, GFA means all areas which are (1) Without retail sale of 1 space per 250 sq/ft GFA, plus 2 fully enclosed and shall beverage and food items spaces per service bay include retail area, restrooms, storage and mechanical areas, (2) With retail sale of beverage 10 spaces, plus 1 space per 250 sq. ft. service bays, and cashiers and food items GFA, plus 2 spaces/service bay booth Automobile, truck, boat, and 1 space per 300 sq/ft of office area, similar vehicle sales or rental plus 1 space per 1000 sq/ft of establishments indoor/outdoor sales/display area, plus 1 space per 300 sq/ft GFA for repair/service areas, plus 2 spaces per service bay Mobilehome sales 1 space per 300 sq/ft of office area, plus 1 space per 2500 sq/ft of indoor/outdoor sales/display area, Car Washes: (1) Full -service 16 spaces. (Fuel, vacuuming or drying Applicant may be required to areas shall not be counted as parking submit a parking study which spaces) includes a stacking analysis for the proposed facility (2) Self-service 2 spaces per wash bays (wash bays shad not be counted as parking spaces) INDUSTRIAL USES: General manufacturing and 1 space per 500 sq/ft GFA (with industrial uses maximum 10 percent office area) 11 0 4 P [Draft.• 121227 TABLE 9-...: PARKING FOR NONRESIDENTIAL LAND USES Industrial Parksae-search and Development: (1) Manufacturing, research 1 space per 500 sq/ft (with maximum If uses are not precisely assembly, packaging, IC percent office area) identified at the time of wholesaling application, the parking shall be based on the manufact- (2) Warehousing and 1 space per 1000 sq/ft (maximum 10 uring, research, assembly, distribution space percent office area) packaging and wholesaling rate (3) Offices 1 space per 250 sq/ft for office square footage which exceeds 10 percent of GFA ASSFMLY USES: Auditoriums, theaters (not 1 space per 3 seats and 1 space per 25 18 lineal inches of bench including cinemas) sq/ft GFA where there are no fined shall be considered 1 fixed seats seat. Churches, temples and other 1 space per 3 seats within the main 18 lineal inches of bench places of assembly not specified auditorium and 1 space per 25 sq/ft shall be considered 1 fined elsewhere GFA within the main auditorium seat. Additional parking will where there are no fixed seats, plus be required at the same rate required parking for other uses on the for other auditoriums, site assembly halls or classrooms to be used concurrently with the main auditorium. Cinemas (single- and multi- 1 space per 3 seats, plus 5 spaces for screen) employees Clubs, lodge halls and union 1 space per 35 sq/ft GFA within the halls (not including health main auditorium, plus required clubs) parking for other uses on the site Dance halls 1 space per 7 sq/ft of dance floor area, plus 1 space per 35 sq/ft of additional GFA Mortuaries and funeral homes 1 space for every 25 sq/ft or fraction thereof of assembly room floor area, plus 1 space for each vehicle stored cnsite, plus 5 spaces for employees Senior centers 1 space per 125 sq/ft GFA 12 /Wt: 12122] TABLE 9-...: PARKING FOR NONRESIDENTIAL LAND USES RFSIIDENTIAI, LODQNG� AND C BIIA CARE USES: Day care centers, including 1 space per staff member plus 1 space Stacking analysis may be preschools and nursery schools per 5 children. Parking credit may be required to define a drop-off given if queuing area for more than 4 facility that accommodates at cars is provided, but resulting parking least four cars in a shall be not less than 1 per staff continuous flow, preferably member plus 1 per 10 children one-way, to safely load and unload children Hotels: (1) Facilities with less than 200 1.1 spaces per guest bedroom plus 1 Parking study may be rooms space for every 75 sq/ft of meeting required for proposed hotels room GFA plus the spaces required for ancillary commercial uses (2) Facilities with 200 rooms or 1.5 spaces per guest bedroom plus 1 more space for every 75 sq/ft of meeting room GFA plus the spaces required for ancillary commercial uses Motels 1.1 space per guest bedroom plus 1 If ancillary uses are employee space per 10 guest rooms, proposed, a parking study plus 2 spaces for any manager's unit, may be required plus the spaces required for ancillary commercial uses Timeshare facilities 1.5 spaces per dwelling or guest unit Parking study may be plus the spaces required for ancillary required commercial uses Senior group housing, rooming See Table 9-...: "Parking for houses, single -room occupancy Residential Land Uses" hotels, and other residential uses RECREATIONAL USES: Arcades, game and video 1 space per 200 sq/ft GFA Billiard or pool establishments 2 spaces per billiard or pool table plus required parking for other uses on the site Bowling alleys 4 spaces per alley plus required parking for other uses on the site 13 042 PARKING [Dra, ft: 12122] TABLE 9-...: PARK NG FOR NONRESIDENTIAL LAND USES Golf Uses: (1) Driving ranges 1 space per tee, plus the spaces re- quired for additional uses on the site (2) Pitch and putt, par three and 3 spaces per hole, plus the spaces re - miniature golf courses quired for additional uses on the site (3) Regulation courses 5 spaces per hole, plus the spaces re- quired for additional uses on the site Handball/racquetball facilities 1.5 spaces per court plus the spaces required for additional uses on the site Health clubs and spas 1 space per 150 sq/ft GFA (for Parking study may be purposes of this use, swimming pool required area shall be counted as floor area) Libraries 1 space per 300 sq/ft GFA Shooting ranges 1 space per shooting station plus 5 spaces for employees Skating rinks, ice or roller 1 space per 100 sq/ft GFA, plus the spaces required for additional uses on the site Stables, commercial 1 space per each 5 horses kept on the premises Swimming pools, commercial 1 space per 500 sq/ft of fenced outdoor area plus the spaces required for additional uses on the site Tennis clubs, commercial 3 spaces per court, plus the spaces required for additional uses onsite PUBLIC AND SENU PUBIC USES: Public utility facilities not 1 space per employee plus 1 space per Parking study may be having business offices on the vehicle used in connection with the required premises, such as electric, gas, facility water, telephone facilities 14 0 4 3 Mrck 12122] TABLE 9-...: PARKING FOR NONRESIDENTIAL LAND USES Schools (1) Elementary and junior high 2 spaces/classroom or middle schools (2) Senior high schools 10 spaces per classroom (3) Colleges, universities and 20 spaces per classroom institutions of higher learning (4) Trade schools, business 20 spaces per classroom colleges and commercial schools 3. Required Bicycle Parking. Bicycle parking shall be provided for certain nonresidential uses in order to encourage the use of bicycles and to mitigate motor vehicle pollution and congestion. The minimum bicycle parking requirements for nonresidential uses are as follows: a. Land uses required to provide bicycle parking equal to minimum three percent of the total parking spaces required per Table 9-.. include: video arcades, bowling alleys, cinemas/movie theaters, commercial recreation, tennis clubs, health clubs, libraries, schools, and skating rinks. b. Land uses required to provide a minimum of five bicycle parking spaces include: churches, clubs/halls, hospitals, and restaurants (all categories). c. Land uses required to provide a minimum of one bicycle parking for every 25,000 square feet of gross floor area include governmental, general, medical, and financial office uses. d. In addition to the requirements of Subsections 2.a. through 2.c. of this Section, retail centers shall provide five bicycle parking spaces for each tenant having over 20,000 sq/ft of gross floor area. The spaces shall be provided at or near the major tenant's main entry. e. Bike racks shall be placed in shaded locations, out of the way of pedestrian flows and shopping cart storage and shall be provided with a mechanism which permits locking a bicycle onto the rack. 15 ,�) .A 4 PARKING 9.140.070 Shared Paddng. /Wt. 12122] A. Cumulative Parking Spaces Required Unless a reduction is permitted in accordance with Subsection B of this Section, the cumulative parking spaces provided for all land uses in a given area shall be equal to or more than the sum of the parking spaces required for the individual uses in that area, even if two or more nonresidential uses jointly develop and use required parking facilities. B. Reduction in Cumulative Spaces Via Shed Parking. The cumulative parking spaces required for land uses in a given area may be less than the sum of the parking spaces for the individual uses in the area if the City approves a shared parking plan based on one of the following: 1. The approved parking plan was developed and designed based on parking demand established by means of the Urban Land Institute's "shared parking" methodology (as described in ULI: "Shared Parking," 1983) using locally adapted data which consider the Coachella Valley's unique seasonality and demographics. 2. The approved parking plan was developed and designed based on the methodology for alternative parking demand determinations in accordance with Section.... 3. In cases where shared parking is desired but insufficient data is available to use either of the preceding methodologies, an experimental parking arrangement may be temporarily approved subject to all of the following conditions: a. Reasonably comparable data from similar joint uses demonstrates to the satisfaction of the City that the joint -use proposal is potentially workable; b. The joint uses are separated in time by a minimum of sixty minutes and/or are for separate days; c. A 15 percent excess capacity is provided to accommodate unforeseen miscalculation of peak use and/or separation of time; d. The joint time-shared use of parking facilities is a binding part of one or more approved plans for the uses requiring the parking; e. To guarantee a two-year proof period, the land for additional parking is reserved or optioned and a bond or acceptable equivalent mechanism (in favor of the City) is posted to cover the costs plus ten percent for acquiring the land and constructing the credited parking spaces for a period of two years from the commencement of the last joint use at one hundred percent capacity, or until such time prior to the expiration of the two-year period as the City elects to release the guarantee pursuant to the conditions of approval; f. An program of data gathering to document the actual parking demand claimed during the trial period is implemented to the satisfaction of the City. 16 0 4 c) PARKING [Dra. ft. 12122] 9.140.080 Paddng Facility Design Standards. A. Parking Layout and Circulation. 1. Except for single-family detached, single-family attached, duplex, and townhome residential uses, no parking facility shall be designed so that vehicles are required to back into a public street to exit the facility. 2. No parking space shall be located within three feet of any property line. 3. Tandem parking shall be permitted only in mobilehome parks/subdivisions and as driveway guest parking for single-family detached, single-family attached, and duplex residential uses. 4. With the exception of single-family detached, single-family attached, and duplex residential uses, all parking bays shall be bordered by continuous curbs to serve as drainage channels and as wheel stops. Individual wheel stops shall not be permitted. 5. All driveways shall be designed for positive drainage. If an inverted crown is proposed for a driveway, the center portion shall be a ribbon gutter of portland cement concrete rather than asphaltic concrete. 6. Parking lot layouts shall provide a clear hierarchy of major access drives (connecting the parking area to the public street), fire lanes, loading areas, minor drives, parking bay maneuvering areas, etc. Parking shall not be arranged to require backing out into major access drives. 7. In order to avoid dead end aisles, parking bays with ten spaces or more shall connect with other parking bays or drive aisles or shall provide a turnaround area at the end of the bay. 8. Except for facilities with less than ten spaces, entry or exit driveways (i.e. major access drives) shall provide access between parking bays and the public street but shall not provide direct access to parking spaces. Sufficient throat shall be provided to allow for deceleration/queuing in -bound and queuing out -bound traffic. 9. Entry/exit driveways shall be placed where they result in the least interference with the flow of traffic on the public street to which they connect. 10. Adjacent entry driveways shall be arranged to allow parking lot maneuvering from one establishment to another without requiring exit to the street. Adjacent properties shall maintain agreements which permit reciprocal driveway connections across property lines. 17 «n 4 f� PARKING piq t: 12122] B. Parking Facility Design and Dimensions. 1. Regular Space Dimensions. All parking spaces up to the minimum required shall be designated for regular vehicle parking. Regular vehicle spaces shall have the following minimum dimensions: Width: 9 feet; Length 17 feet to curb plus two feet overhang; where curbs are not provided, a minimum length of 19 feet is required. 2. Compact Space Dimensions. Compact spaces are permitted only if such spaces are in excess of the minimum parking requirement for the use. Compact vehicle spaces shall have the following minimum dimensions: Width: 8.5 feet; Length 16 feet to curb plus 11/Z feet overhang; where curbs are not provided, a minimum length of 171/z feet is required. Compact vehicle spaces shall be clearly marked and distributed throughout the parking facility. 3. End Spaces. Parking spaces at the end of a parking aisle against a curb or wall shall be widened by two additional feet and/or shall have a backing -out pocket provided. 4. Parallel Spaces. Spaces provided for parallel parking shall be a minimum of 9 feet wide and 24 feet in length to permit room for maneuvering. If a wall or curb in excess of eight inches in height is adjacent to the parallel parking space, the space shall be ten feet in width. All end spaces confined by a curb shall be 30 feet long. 5. Parking Aisles. Table 9-... following contains minimum dimensions for parking aisles: TABLE 9-...: MI umum PARmG AISLE DInIENSIONS Parking Angle (degrees) One -Way Aisle Width (feet) Two -Way Aisle Width (feet) 0-4 (00 = parallel) 14 26 45-54 16 26 55-64 18 26 65-79 22 26 80-90 26 26 6. Space Marking. With the exception of single-family detached, single-family attached and duplex residential, all parking spaces shall be clearly marked with white or yellow paint or other easily distinguished material. Marking shall be a minimum of four inches wide and shall be double or "hairpin" style. 18 () 4 "% PARKING [Drat: 121221 7. Entry/Exit Driveways. Entry and exit driveways for commercial and multifamily parking lots shall be a minimum of 24 feet wide plus any median width (medians shall be a minimum of 3 feet wide). Additional turning lanes, if required, shall be a minimum of 12 feet in width. One-way entry or exit drives shall be a minimum of twelve feet in width. Maximum driveway width shall be 48 feet plus median width properly radiused. Internal driveways shall conform to the minimum widths, depending on the angle of parking in Table 9-... of this section. 8. Cumve Radii. Entry driveways shall be radiused at five feet. Internal planter radii shall be a minimum of three feet. Driveway radius shall be a minimum of 16 feet inside and 29 feet outside if confined by a curb or other construction. 9. Sight Distcnce. No parking space adjacent to a major drive within the parking facility shall encroach on the obstruction -free zone provided for clear view sight distance at access points to major drive where traffic control (such as a traffic signal) is not provided. The obstruction -free zone shall be a six-foot wide linear strip adjacent to the curbline of the street or major drive and shall extend in both directions from the access point in accordance with Riverside County Road Department Standard Drawing No. 806. 10. Hcndicapped Pa*ing. Handicapped parking shall be provided in accordance with Section C. Fire Lanes. 1. Fire lanes meeting fire department standards shall be provided to allow access all structures (both front and rear) for fire, law enforcement, and emergency medical purposes. 2. Fire lanes shall be kept separate from loading or service areas and shall have a minimum of parking spaces adjacent to the fire lane in order to minimize possible obstruction of the fire lane. 3. Fire lanes shall be adequately marked and patrolled to prevent parking and other obstructions. D. Pedestrian Cimcullation. 1. The purpose of a parking lot is to provide for the transition from vehicular to pedestrian movement. All parking lot arrangements shall be designed to provide for the maximum safety and convenience of pedestrians in their movement to and from the parking area. 2. Where possible, landscaped areas shall also contain paved pedestrian walks for the safe movement of pedestrians. 19 PARKING [Drat.- 12122] 3. On major driveways, crosswalks shall be provided to mark cross -vehicular pedestrian movement. 4. Textured surfaces and speed bumps shall be used to keep vehicular speeds low. E. Loading and Other Service Facilities. 1. Off -Street Loading Requirements. a. Whenever the City determines that the normal operation of any use or development requires that goods, merchandise, or equipment to be routinely delivered to or shipped from that location, sufficient off-street loading and unloading area must be provided in accordance with this Subsection to accommodate such activities in a safe and efficient manner. For purposes of this Chapter, the tern loading means both loading and unloading. b. Table 9-... following shows the number and size of loading berths expected to satisfy the standards set forth in this Subsection. However, the Planning Commission may require more or less loading area if it determines such change to be necessary to satisfy the purpose set forth in Subsection La. of this Section: TABLE 9-...: NUMBER OF LOADING BERTH REQUIRED BY FLOOR AREA Gross Floor Area. (sq/$) Minimum Loading Berths Required 1,000-19,999 1 20,000-79,999 2 80,000-127,999 3 128,000- 191,999 4 192,000 - 255,999 5 256,000- 319,999 6 320,000- 391,999 7 Each additional 72,000 square feet or fraction thereof 1 additional berth c. Each loading berth shall be not less than 45 feet in length and 12 feet in width exclusive of aisle or maneuvering space, and shall have an overhead clearance of not less than 14 F 04(9 PARKING feet. [Draft: 12122] d. Loading berths may occupy all or any part of any required yard space except front and exterior side yards and shall not be located closer than 50 feet from any lot in any residential zone unless enclosed on all sides (except the entrance) by a wall not less than eight feet in height. In addition, the Planning Commission may require screening walls or enclosures for any loading berth if it determines that such screening is necessary to mitigate the visual impacts of the facility. e. Loading berths shall be so located and designed that the vehicles intended to use them can maneuver safely and conveniently to and from a public right-of-way, complete the loading and unloading operations without obstructing or interfering with any fire lane, public right-of-way or any parking space or parking lot aisle. f. Each loading berth shall be accessible from a street or alley or from an aisle or drive connecting to a street or alley. Entrance from and exits to streets and alleys shall be designed to minimize traffic congestion. g. Sufficient room for turning and maneuvering delivery vehicles shall be provided on the site so that vehicles are not required to back up in order to leave the site. h. The loading berth, aisles, and access drives shall be paved so as to provide a durable, dustless surface and shall be graded and drained so as to dispose of surface water without damage to private or public properties, streets, or alleys. i. Bumper rails and bollards shall be provided at locations where needed for safety or to protect property. j. If the loading area is illuminated, lighting shall be deflected away from abutting residential sites so as to minimize glare. k. No repair work or servicing of vehicles shall be conducted in any loading berth. 1. Off-street loading facilities shall be located on the same site as the use served. m. Loading berths being maintained in connection with any main building existing on the effective date of this Code shall thereafter be maintained so long as the building remains, unless an equivalent number of such berths are provided on a contiguous lot in conformity with the requirements of this chapter; provided, however, that this regulation shall not require the maintenance of any such space for any type of main building other than those specified above. [ed note: dds pffivWhfivn1 the existing code appem to conflict with the one immediately preceding] 21 05P, PARKING /Dir ft: 121221 n. If more than one use is located on a site, the number of loading berths provided shall be equal to the sum of the requirements prescribed in this Chapter for each use. If more than one use is located on a site and the gross floor area of each use is less than the minimum for which loading berths are required but the aggregate gross floor area is greater than the minimum for which loading berths are required, off-street loading berths shall be provided as if the aggregate gross floor area were used for the use requiring the greatest number of loading berths. o. Loading facilities for a single use shall be considered as providing required loading facilities for any other use on the same site as long as sufficient spaces are provided to meet the requirements of all uses. p. Off-street loading berths shall be provided prior to the time of initial occupancy or prior to completion of major alterations or enlargement of a structure or site. The number of loading berths provided for a major alteration or enlargement of a structure or site shall be in addition to the number existing prior to the alteration or enlargement. q. No area allocated to loading facilities may be used to satisfy the area requirements for off-street parking, nor shall any portion of any off-street parking area be used to satisfy the area requirements for loading facilities. r. No loading berth which is provided for the purpose of complying with the provisions of this Section shall hereafter be eliminated, reduced, or converted in any manner below the requirements established in this title, unless equivalent facilities are provided elsewhere, conforming to this chapter. s. Because of the weight of trash trucks and other delivery vehicles, alleys and loading berths serving such vehicles shall be improved with a minimum structural section of 3'/2 to 6 inches of portland concrete over a suitable base, depending on a recommendation by a registered civil engineer. 2. Utilities. All utility connections, utility meters, and mechanical equipment shall be accessible from an area adjacent to (but not within the maneuvering area of) the fire lanes. Enough space shall be provided for a service truck to park adjacent to the utility area. Such area shall not conflict with the loading and maneuvering areas required per Subsection G.1. of this Section. 3. Trah Facilities. Enclosures shall be provided exclusively for trash collection. Such enclosures shall meet the specifications of the contracting solid waste company and shall be screened from view by means of an opaque six foot -high wall and opaque gates. Crates shall not open toward a public street. A decorative overhead structure such as a trellis shall be integrated into the enclosure design if it is visible from higher terrain or buildings. 22 (11.51 PARKING P15t: 121221 F. Pcmking Lot Swfacing. 1. All parking areas shall be designed and built with positive drainage to an approved drainage conveyance. No ponding shall be permitted. 2. All parking and maneuvering areas shall be paved with asphaltic or portland concrete over the appropriate asphaltic base. The structural section of the pavement and base material shall be commensurate with the anticipated loading and shall be calculated in accordance with the method promulgated by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). 3. The minimum thickness for portland concrete surfacing is three and one-half inches and shall be increased as needed to accommodate the expected loading. Expansion joints shall be provided. 4. The minimum structural section for asphaltic concrete pavement shall be compacted to a minimum thickness of three inches on four inches of Class Two base. The base thickness can be varied based on the recommendation of a preliminary soil report. A modified structural section may be used based upon the recommendation of a registered civil engineer if approved by the City. 5. For projects exceeding twenty acres, up to 25 percent of the required parking spaces (excluding driveways and other maneuvering spaces) around the perimeter of the parking lot adjacent to streets may be surfaced with grass block (a form of block into which grass is planted) instead of asphaltic or portland concrete. Use of this material increases percolation of rain, reduces detention basin sizes, gives the impression of greater landscaped space, and reduces the hard paved surface thereby reducing the local heating effects. Grass block areas must be irrigated (preferably at night) and mowed. The configuration of the grass block will require solid block between spaces to demarcate parking stalls. Curbs are still required as edges of grass block parking areas. This option is provided because use of the outer edges of parking lots tends to be limited to holiday season peak periods. G. Valet Peking. 1. Valet parking shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission as a separate item apart from the site development permit or other entitlement for the use. 2. When valet parking is provided, a minimum of 25 percent of the required parking area shall be designated and arranged for self -parking to prevent on -street parking and blocking of fire lanes. 3. The drop-off point for valet parking shall be convenient to the front door of the facility, shaded, one way, and of sufficient capacity to accommodate three cars abreast. 23 ,) � 1 PARKING [Drat. 121221 4. The route from the drop-off pick-up point to the area designated for parking shall be via an onsite private drive and shall not utilize any public street. 5. A safe pedestrian route for valet staff shall be provided which does not cross the path of the valet parking route. 6. All valet parking approvals shall be conditioned to require that sufficient liability insurance for patrons be carried during each year of operation. R Shopping Cart Storage. 1. Every use which utilizes shopping carts shall provide a shopping cart collection area or cart racks. 2. Cart racks shall be distributed so that no parking space within the facility is more than in 100 feet from the nearest cart rack in order to prevent parking spaces from being lost to the random abandonment of shopping carts. 3. Each cart rack shall include either a steel frame or curbs on the lower side to contain the shopping carts. 4. Nonresidential site development permit approvals shall include a condition requiring parking lots to be cleared of shopping carts no less frequently than once every two hours. More than twenty-five percent of the required parking spaces blocked by shopping carts shall constitute a public nuisance and shall be abated. 5. Site plans and parking facilities shall be arranged in such a way that pedestrians with carts need not cross major internal driveways or alternatively, to provide a crosswalk at crossing points with textured paving preceding the crosswalk to alert drivers. 6. If sidewalks adjacent to stores are used for temporary storage of assembled shopping carts, such sidewalks shall be designed with extra width so that pedestrian flows are not blocked by shopping carts. The Planning Commission may also require a screening wall or landscape screening in front of such a cart storage area. I. Underground cmd Docked Pca*ing. 1. The minimum dimensions for underground, decked, or covered parking shall be as required for uncovered surface area parking as specified throughout this section, except additional minimum dimensions may be required for specific circulation conditions or structural impediments created by the parking structure. 2. The clearance heights of overhead obstructions shall be clearly marked. 24 PARKING [Draft.- 121221 3. A level or nearly level transition area between the street and ramps up or down parking shall be provided for a distance which will provide adequate sight distance at the street. 4. Landscaping shall be incorporated into parking structures to blend them into the environment. This shall include perimeter grade planting and rooftop landscaping as deemed appropriate by the Planning Commission. 5. Parking structures shall be subject to site development permit review in all cases. As part of such review, special care shall be taken to prevent the mass and height of parking structures from intruding into the streetscape. 6. Multiple level parking structures shall contain light wells (minimum dimensions: 20 x 20), placed at least every two hundred feet. The base elevation of the light well shall be landscaped. Tall trees (especially palms) shall be used to tie together the various levels of the parking structure. In addition, the Planning Commission may require that upper levels be set back from the level immediately below in order to minimize the apparent mass of the structure from the street. J. Drive-Thru Facilities. 1. ]Drive-thru facilities shall conform to the following regulations. Exceptions to these regulations may be permitted by the Planning Commission when it determines that existing on- or off -site conditions warrant alternative design solutions. 2. No drive -through facility shall be permitted within 200 feet of any residentially zoned or used property. 3. Safe on- and off -site traffic and pedestrian circulation shall be provided including, but not limited to, traffic circulation which does not conflict with entering or exiting traffic, with parking, or with pedestrian movements. 4. A stacking area shall be provided for each service window or machine which contains a minimum of seven tandem standing spaces inclusive of the vehicle being served. The standing spaces shall not extend into the public right-of-way nor interfere with any internal circulation patterns. 5. The drive -through facility shall be designed to integrate with existing or proposed structures, including roof lines, building materials, signage and landscaping. 6. Vehicles at service windows or machines shall be provided with a shade structure. 7. Amplification equipment, lighting and location of drive -through elements and service windows shall be screened from public rights -of -way and adjacent properties. 25 ri'� 1 PARKING /Wt. 121221 8. Exits from drive -through facilities shall be at least three vehicles in length, shall have adequate exiting sight -distance, and shall connect to either a signalized entry to a traffic or shall be limited to right turns only. K. Lighting. 1. Illumination of parking and loading areas shall conform to the requirements this Subsection and Section ... (Outdoor Lighting). 2. Lighting shall be provided for all parking lots exceeding four spaces. 3. All off-street parking areas in multifamily residential districts shall be illuminated at night. 4. Commercial establishments shall provide night lighting throughout required parking areas at all hours of customer and employee use. 5. Night use of loading areas shall be provided adequate lighting. 6. Entries/exits to all parking areas shall provide safety lighting all night as approved by the Planning Commission. 7. Lighting, where installed for parking area, sales and/or display area, shall be arranged so as to reflect away from adjoining residential areas and shall be designed to minimize impacts on vehicular traffic and residents. 8. Light sources shall not be visible from off the property, shall not direct light skyward, and shall be so arranged by means of filters or shields to avoid reflecting light onto adjoining properties or streets. 9. Light standards should be placed between parking spaces or built into landscaped areas. 10. Light standard heights shall be as per manufacturer's recommended photometrics, but in no case shall the height exceed the maximum permitted building height of the zone in which it is situated or eighteen feet, whichever is greater. Graduated light standard heights within a site with lower heights in peripheral areas may be required by the Planning Commission to provide compatibility with adjoining properties and streets. 11. Average illumination levels in parking areas which require lighting shall be between one and two footcandles, with a maximum ratio of average light to minimum light of three to one. Lighting plans shall take into account the placement and growth of landscape materials. 12. Low voltage up -lighting of wall surfaces is encouraged. 0 PARKING L. Screening of Pb*ing Areas. [Draft: 121221 1. Screening Required. Except for single-family detached, single-family attached and duplex residential, all parking areas shall be screened by means of walls or other materials in accordance with this Subsection. 2. Height. Screening shall be a minimum of three feet high adjacent to public streets or nonresidential uses and a minimum of six feet high adjacent to residential uses, except that any walls within ten feet of a street or alley shall not exceed 30 inches high. This restriction shall not apply in the C-V T subzone of the village. 3. Screening Walls. a. Wall Materials. Walls shall consist of concrete, stone, brick, tile or similar type of solid material a minimum of six inches thick. Walls shall utilize durable materials, finishes, and colors consistent with project buildings. b. Wall Articulation. To avoid visual monotony, long straight stretches of wall or fence shall be avoided. Walls and fences shall be varied by the use of such design features as offsets (i.e. jogs), open panels (e.g. containing wrought iron), periodic variations in materials, texture, or colors, and similar measures. Screening walls or fences may also include open portions (tubular steel, wrought iron, etc.) if the decision -making authority determines that the desired screening of parking areas is still achieved. c. Wall Planting. Shrubs and/or vines shall be planted on one or both sides of perimeter walls to add visual softening except where determined infeasible or unnecessary by the decision -making authority. 4. Other Screening Materials. In addition to walls, screening may consist of one or a combination of the following materials: a. Plant Screens and Benns. Plant materials, when used as a screen, shall consist of compact evergreen plants or landscaped berms (earthen mounds). Such planting shall be of a kind or used in such a manner so as to provide screening with a minimum thickness of two feet within 18 months after initial installation. Width of landscape strips and other landscaping standards shall be in accordance with Subsection ... of this Section. b. Solid Fences. A solid fence shall be constructed of wood or other materials with a minimum nominal thickness of two inches and shall form an opaque screen. c. Open Fences. An open weave or mesh -type fence shall be combined with plant materials to form an opaque screen. 27 M. Parking Facility Landscaping. 1. Purpose. Landscaping of parking landscaping minimizes nuisances desert climate, and enhances the incorporated into the design of Subsection. [Draft. 121221 lots is beneficial to the public welfare in that such such as noise and glare, provides needed shade in the visual environment. Therefore, landscaping shall be all off-street parking areas in accordance with this 2. Pmservalion of Existing Trees. Where trees already exist, the parking lot shall be designed to preserve as many such trees as feasible (in the opinion of the decision -making authority) in order to make the best use of the existing growth and shade. 3. Screening. Screening of parking areas shall be provided in accordance with Subsection ... of this Section. 4. Perimeter Landscaping. Whenever any parking area, except that provided for single-family dwellings, adjoins a street right-of-way, a perimeter planting strip between the right-of-way and the parking area shall be landscaped and continuously maintained. All planting within ten feet of any entry or exit driveway shall not be permitted to grow higher than 30 inches. Berms or low walls may also be incorporated into the planting strip. The width of the planting strip, measured from the property line, shall be in accordance with Table 9-... following. (See also Nonresidential Development Standards, Section ...). TABLE 9-...: REQUIRED PERIlVICIER LANDSCAPING Street or lEghway Ma Width of Planting Strip Area to be Shaded (feet) Highway 111 50 Primary Image Corridors* 20 Other Streets and Highways 10 * The following are Primary Image Corridors as identified in the General Plan: Washington Street, Jefferson Street, Highway 111, Fred Waring Drive, Calle Tampico, Eisenhower Drive (from Tampico to Washington St.) 5. Interior Landscaping. Within open parking lots (i.e. not including parking structures) containing four or more parking spaces, a minimum of three percent of the interior parking area shall be landscaped. Perimeter planting strips required per Subsection ... of this Section shall not be credited toward this three -percent interior landscaping requirement. a. At least one five -gallon size tree for every ten spaces or fraction thereof shall be 28 PARKING included in the required interior landscaping. [DrcrJ1: 12122] b. All open areas between curbs or walls and the property line shall be permanently landscaped and continuously maintained. Landscaping shall include shrubs, trees, vines, groundcovers, hedges, flowers, bark, chips, decorating cinders, gravel, and similar material which will improve the appearance of parking areas;(See also Nonresidential Development Standards, Section ...). c. Interior landscaping shall be distributed evenly throughout the entire parking area 6. Pc#*ing Lot Shading. As part of the minimum three -percent interior landscaping required per Subsection ... of this Section, trees of suitable size (at maturity), spread and climatic conditioning shall be placed throughout the parking area to provide adequate shade for pedestrians and vehicles. Canopy -type trees shall be placed so as to shade a portion of the total parking area within 15 years in accordance with Table 9-... following. TABLE 9-...: REQUMM PARKING LOT SHADING Nfin Regtdred Patldng Spaces Nan. Percent of Pariung Area to be Shaded 0-4 n/a 5-24 30 25-49 40 50+ 50 a. A shade plan shall be submitted with detailed landscaping plans which shows canopies after 15 years growth to confirm compliance with the above percentage requirements. Professional landscaping judgment shall be used to evaluate the plan as to its 15-year growth and coverage and its compliance with the Table's percentage shade requirements. Shade coverage shall be determined by the approximate crown diameter of each tree species at 15 years of age. b. Tree locations should not interfere with required lighting of public areas or parking areas. 7. Landscaped Planters. All planter beds containing trees shall be at least six feet in width or diameter. All landscape planter beds not containing trees shall be at least three feet in width or diameter. Boulders, gravel, and the like, may be integrated with plant material into a well -conceived plan. Berming or other aesthetic approaches integrated into the overall design are encouraged. 29 PARKING [Draft: 121227 8. Curbs Required All landscaped areas shall be separated from adjacent parking or vehicular areas by a curb or landscape planter at least six inches higher than the parking or vehicular area to prevent damage to the landscaped area 9. Irrigation. Effective full -coverage irrigation systems shall be installed and maintained in all landscaped areas so that landscaping remains in a healthy growing condition and in compliance with the approved plan. All dead vegetation shall be removed and replanted. Hose bibs shall be placed at intervals of not less than two hundred feet. Irrigation water shall be contained within property lines. 10. Landscaping of Undeveloped Areas. All undeveloped areas, such as pads for future development, within the interior of any parking area shall be landscaped with appropriate plant material and maintain: d in good condition. 11. Landscape Plans. Landscape plans shall be submitted in conjunction with grading and other development plans for all parking facilities with four or more spaces, except for single family detached, single family attached and duplex residential. Plans shall include all planting, hardscape, irrigation, and other items required by this Subsection. Plant lists shall be included giving the botanical and common names of the plants to be used and the container size at time of planting. 12. Use of Grass Blocks. Subsection ... of this Section provides the option of surfacing the perimeter of larger parking lots adjacent to streets with grass block (a form of block into which grass is planted) instead of asphaltic or portland concrete. N. Nonconforming Parking. 1. Multifamily and nonresidential uses which were legal uses on the effective date of this Code shall be allowed to continue in operation at whatever parking ratios were in effect at that time the use was established, provided such use was properly permitted and parked in accordance with the regulations in effect at that time. 2. Any additional uses, any intensification of use, any expansions, or any changes of use which involve a need for added parking shall comply with this Section. Only the changed portion of the use will be required to conform to this Section unless an overriding public safety issue, confirmed by the Planning Commission and the City Council, requires a redesign of the existing parking. 9.140.090 Handicapped Pahang. A. Handicap Parking Facilities Required Public accommodation or facilities, including industrial, commercial, professional, institutional and multifamily dwellings of five or more units, shall provide parking spaces for the physically handicapped in compliance with this Section (see also 30 PARKING Subsection ... pertaining to design requirements): [Draft.• 12/227 B. Spaces Required Table 9-..., following, shows the number of handicapped parking spaces required: TABI E 9-...: REQU D HANDICAP SPACES Total Number of Parking Spaces Number of Handicapped Parking Spaces Required 1--40 1 41-80 2 81--120 3 121-460 4 161--300 5 301--400 6 401--500 7 Over 500 1 for each 200 additional spaces provided C. Parking Space Size and Location. Parking spaces for the physically handicapped shall be located as near as is feasible to a primary entrance. If only one space is provided, it shall be 14 feet wide and outlined to provide a nine -foot parking area and a five-foot loading and unloading area. When more than one space is provided, in lieu of providing a 14-foot-wide space for each parking space two spaces may be provided within a 23-foot-wide area lined to provide a nine -foot parking area on each side of a five-foot loading and unloading area in the center. The minimum length of each parking space shall be 18 feet,. (See also Section ... pertaining to design requirements.) D. A rrangement of Parking A ma In each parking area, a bumper or curb shall be provided and located to prevent encroachment of cars over the required width of walkways. Pedestrianways which are accessible to the physically handicapped shall be provided from each such parking space to related facilities, including curb cuts or ramps as needed. Ramps shall not encroach into any parking space except where such encroachment into the length of any handicapped space does not limit the handicapped person's capability to enter or leave the vehicle. E. Slope of Peking Space. Surface slopes of parking spaces for the physically handicapped shall be the minimum possible and shall not exceed one-half percent in any direction. F. Identification of Spaces. 31 0 � 0 PARKING [Draft: 12122] Each parking space reserved for the handicapped shall be identified by a permanently affixed reflectorized sign constructed of porcelain on steel, beaded text, or equivalent displaying the international symbol of accessibility. The sign shall not be smaller than 70 square inches in area and shall be centered at the interior end of the parking space at a minimum height of 80 inches from the bottom of the sign to the parking space finished grade or centered on the wall at the interior end of the parking space at a minimum height of 36 inches from the parking space finished grade, ground or sidewalk. In addition, the surface of each parking place shall have a surface identification duplicating the symbol of accessibility in blue paint at least three square feet in area 2. A sign shall be posted, in a conspicuous place, at each entrance to the offstreet parking facility, not less than 17 inches by 22 inches in size, with lettering not less than one inch in height, which clearly and conspicuously states the following: "Unauthorized vehicles not displaying the distinguishing placards or license plates issued for physically handicapped persons may be towed away at the owner's expense. Towed vehicles may be reclaimed at or by telephoning " G. Vertical Clearance. Entrances to and vertical clearances within parking structures shall have a minimum vertical clearance of eight feet two inches where required for accessibility to handicapped parking spaces. H. Additional Requirements. State regulations for accommodation of the disabled should be referred to for additional handicapped site development requirements, including curbs, ramps and landing requirements. Information is available at: Office of the State Architect Access Compliance Unit 1500 5th Street Sacramento, CA 95814 32 STAFF REPORT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DATE: MAY 231995 (CONTINUED FROM MAY 9,1995) CASE NO.: STREET NAME CHANGE 95-006 REQUEST: CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING ON A REQUEST TO CHANGE THE NAME OF A PORTION OF OLD 52ND AVENUE TO FRANCES HACK LANE APPLICANT: LA QUINTA VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT REPRESENTATIVE: BRUCE PELLETIER LOCATION: OLD 52ND AVENUE, EAST OF AVENIDA BERMUDAS FOR A LENGTH OF APPROXIMATELY 780 FEET BACKGROUND: Applicant's Request On March 9,1995, a request was received from the La Quinta Volunteer Fire Department requesting that the City consider renaming a 780-foot portion of the Old 52nd Avenue east of Avenida Bermudas to Frances Hack Lane (Attachments 1 and 2). The volunteer personnel for the City feel that it would be appropriate to rename the street in her honor since she has donated money to help the Fire Department in past years and has made other charitable contributions to the City. Existing Land Uses The land uses that exist along the north side of the street from Avenida Bermudas easterly are: the Fritz Burns City Park, City Maintenance Yard, and Fire Station No. 32. The property on the south side of the street is vacant and owned by J. F. Temple Development (approved TT 27613, The Traditions). Many properties on the west side of Avenida Bermudas (La Quinta Cove) are developed with existing single family homes. Street History Old 52nd Avenue was dedicated to the County of Riverside before the City's incorporation. Originally, this street ran in an easterly direction from Avenida Bermudas to Jefferson Street, and passed in front of the historic Hacienda Del Gato home and other former Landmark Land properties (i.e., Ahmanson Ranch, etc.). PCST.211 ;! i In 1985, a request was made to vacate Old 52nd Avenue and consider realignment of the street to allow the construction of a 700± acre country club (old Crystal Canyon project). The large development had property fronting on both new and Old 52nd Avenue and Avenida Bermudas. The realignment plan was approved by the City Council, and improvements were completed on 52nd Avenue in the last few years. Also, during this time, Old 52nd Avenue was closed to through traffic at the existing Fire Station. The remaining section of Old 52nd Avenue exists from Washington Street to the historic Ahmanson Ranch. Notice of Intent to hold a Public Hearing On March 28,1995, the Planning Commission instructed staff to advertise this case for a public hearing on April 11, 1995, pursuant to Chapter 14.08 of the Municipal Code. Staff completed these matters pursuant to the Commission's adoption of Resolution 95-005. Besides noticing the abutting residents, the adopted resolution was published in the Desert Sun newspaper on April 1, 1995, and posted in various areas of the City. Public Agency Comments On March 9,1995, staff mailed a request to all public agencies notifying them of the request to change the name of Old 52nd Avenue. No negative comments were received. Required Planning Commission Review The Planning Commission shall conduct a public hearing on this request to decide if the existing street should be renamed in Ms. Hack's honor. The Commission should take public testimony and can: 1) take formal action on the request by adoption of the attached resolution; 2) modify the attached draft resolution by substituting another name, or (3) continue the case for additional discussion. If the Planning Commission approves the petitioner's request, your decision will be transmitted to the City Council for their final review. The Planning Commission held its first public hearing on this request on April I Ith. The Commission deliberated for some time and concluded that it might be more appropriate to rename the Downtown Community Park in her honor. Commissioner Abels stated that he would contact the Coachella Valley Recreation and Park District and report back with his finding to the Commission at their May 9th meeting. The Commission voted to continue their discussion to May 9th based on Commissioner Abets' suggestion. The Planning Commission minutes are attached (Attachment 3). On May 9,1995, the Commission continued the project to May 23rd to permit staff additional time to ascertain if the downtown park can be renamed. Correspondence to Coachella Valley Recreation and Park District On April 25,1995, staff sent a letter to the Coachella Valley Recreation and Park District requesting that they place the Commission's renaming request on their next agenda for consideration (Attachment 4� The Board will discuss the Commission's request this month, and staff should be able to inform the Commission on May 23rd of their decision. PCST.211 City Park Naming Policy The City Council has recently adopted a Park Naming Policy for parks located in the City. The Parks and Recreation Commission is currently soliciting name suggestions for the mini -park in the Cove which is located at the corner of Calle Colima and Eisenhower Drive, and the park in north La Quinta located at the corner of Adams Street and La Palma Drive (currently known as Palm Royale Park). Deadline for receiving suggestions is May 31, 1995. After review by the Parks and Recreation Commission, three names will be submitted to the City Council for final selection. Staff gave a copy of the information to the Commission on May 9,1995. Staff Comments There has been discussion by City staff to consider renaming the street to honor the Fritz Burns family. This street name would correspond to the name of the existing City Park that fronts part of this street. Both families have contributed greatly to the development of La Quinta (past or present). However, without any written opposition, staff would support the Volunteer Fire Department's request to rename the street to Frances Hack Lane as described in the attached draft resolution. Adopt Resolution 95- , recommending to the City Council approval of Street Name Change 95-006, a request to rename Old 52nd Avenue to Frances Hack Lane, east of Avenida Bermudas approximately ±780 feet. Attachments: 1. Letter from applicant 2. Location map 3. Planning Commission minutes 4. Letter from staff 5. Various applicant support documents 6. Draft Resolution .03 PCST.211 Attachment 1 March 10, 1995 Planning Commission City of La Quinta P. 0. Box 1504 La Quinta, CA 92253 Dear Commissioners: This letter is from the La Quinta Volunteer Fire Department requesting that the old Avenue 52 be c renamed to Francis Hack Lane in the name of Fran Francis was a long time resident that helped many programs in La Quinta. She has donated many dollars to help the L.Q.V.F.C. progress into having equipment that would make any full time fire department envious. She has truly helped save lives in La Quinta. She has also donated many pieces of play equipment to our parks and has sponsored numerous youth programs. When I started getting some information on Francis, everyone I talked to said one thing about Francis Hack. If someone or any organization needed help, there was nothing she wouldn't do to help. Sincerely, Bruce Pelletier Engineer bphackln N Attachment 2 LO G Yvr 133BiS NOSa3333C � 0 L co 61 N > 7 � C7 •.- tQ N U U CD i bJ J •r• c.� v r f- z 0 U V) K !-- C U N C C O N L C I Co to C Ln � I L z IL+ W L i O LiQ I z 3nN3Ad O i Nadd C11 LLJ \ \ C C � � / FQ-• / r_ r/ Z O � opuob aLLeO w 1 11 c ro c CD\ C C I \ 13hiS 'i=NIHSVM c i \l o > L ns • ►Q- , • �' J • W rp W U G lO svonwUS VCIN3AV * I svanw38 VQIN3AV Rs o o rn ro to ++ C L C ••- 7 •ram CJ V7 > O O G1 d U J �O R7 U C.J 0 05 c Attachment 3 0� Planning Commission Minutes April 11, 1995 34. City Attorne awn Honeywell asked that the Specific Plan adoptioi be recons' red. Commissioner A on moved to reconsider /35.ommissioners 95-014, Z bell seconded the motion, ni imousl Abed and seconded a ion to adop 95-014approval of Sp is Plan 94-025 he condin the staff re and as amended / ROLL CALL: YES: Commissioners els, Anderson, Butler Newkirk, and Chairman olph. NOES: Commissione Gardner. ABS Commissioner Barrow ABSTAINING: None. Street Name Change 95-006; a request of the La Quinta Fire Department t B. t rename a portion of the Old Avenue 52 to Frances Hack Lane. 1. Associate Planner Greg Trousdell presented the information containe in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Communil Development Department. 2. Commissioner Butler if there was any intention to connect the to portions of Old Avenue 52. Associate Planner Trousdell respond( that all the previous applications received for this area have been fi private gated communities with no access to this street. Commissions Butler asked if the City had any policies regarding naming streets aft. people. Staff stated there was no policy for people alive or pass( away, and the only policy he was aware of was a policy passed by tl City Council for naming parks. 3. Staff clarified that previous streets name changes that had been applii for were denied because the streets crossed different jurisdictions. T1 street entire length was within La Quinta city limits. 4. Associate Planner Trousdell stated he had sent a letter of transmitt to the current tract owner of Tentative Tract 27613 south of 521 Avenue (Temple Construction) and they never responded. ' S. Chairman Adolph asked whether staff had spoken with the Fi Department about re -naming the street to Fritz Burns in conjuncti with the Fritz Burns Park. Staff stated they had not spoken with th( but, since there station fronts on the street, they would prefer to ha Frances Hack Lane. PC4-11 !,.i C Planning Commission Minutes April 11, 1995 6. There being no further questions of staff, Chairman Adolph opened the public hearing. Mr. Robert Tyler of Velleta Drive, stated that the way "Francis" is spelled is not the way of spelling "Frances" for a woman. There being no further comment, Chairman Adolph closed the public hearing. 7. Commissioner Abets stated that Ms. Hack had done a lot for the City and it would be more befitting to have the Community Park named after her rather than the street. He preferred not to see street! renamed within La Quinta. Staff stated that the City had no contro over the park. Community Development Director Jerry Herman statec that this lane must be changed as it cannot remain Old Avenue 52. 8. Commissioner Anderson stated he agreed with Commissioner Abets but should the ability to rename the park fail there would be nothinj to honor her. He suggested that this item be continued until determination was made regarding the renaming of the Park. 9. Commissioner Gardner stated that he agreed with Commissioner Abets and Anderson but, the Planning Commission should be doin something to honor this Mrs. Hack. The chances of renaming the Parl were slim to none and naming the street is available. Discussio: 3 followed relative to renaming the Park and how long the process woul, take. 10. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded b Commissioners Anderson/Abets to continue the Street Name Chang request to May 9, 1995, for the reasons of finding a more signifrcar site. Chairman Adolph asked that this decision be conveyed to tt applicant. Unanimously approved. BUSINESS SESSION: A. ; a reepoSit of KSL f( an annual r w of an approved development plan would allow 81 dwellin its on part of an 18-hole golf course on acres. Commissioners Gardner and And on withdrew due to a possib conflict of interest. 2. Associate Planner Gre ousdell presented the information contains PC4-11 fr, 78-495 CALLE TAMPICO - LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253 - (619) 777 �F rt{t FAX (619) 777 April 25,1995 Mr. Don Martin, Director Coachella Valley Recreation and Park District 45.871 Clinton Indio, CA 92201 Attachment 4 SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR NAME FOR THE LA QUINTA COMMUNITY PARK Dear Don: On April IIth the Planning Commission reviewed a request for a street name change for our Ole Avenue 52. The request was to change the street to Frances Hack Lane. The Commission tabled thii matter in order to request that the Recreation and Park District Board consider renaming the La Quinta Community Park in honor of Mrs. Hack. The Commission felt that Mrs. Hack's contribution. - to the City of La Quinta warranted more than a small lane named in her honor. Therefore, th( Planning Commission requests that you place this request on your next agenda for consideration. Thank you for your assistance in this matter. We will wait to hear from you regarding the Board': action. Attached is a copy of the accomplishments attributed to Mrs. Hack for your information. Very truly yours, OJERRY HERMAN Community Development Director JH:bjs Enclosure LTM.444 MAILING ADDRESS - P.O. BOX 1504 - LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253 Various Support Documents Attachment 5 (► of= A.A. McCANDLESS '95 FIFR 14 Pn 1 13 P.O. Box 1624 La Quinta, Ca. CiTY OF LA QUINTk 92253 CITY HARAOER'S OFFICE Mayor John Pena Members of the City Council 78-495 Calle TamDiCo La Quinta, California 92253 Dear Mayor Pena and Members of the City Council: It is my understanding that a request has been filed with the City Planning Commission for a name change of the old Avenue 52 to be named in honor of Frances Hack. I first became acquainted with Frances in 1954 and enjoyed many years of an enduring friendship. No community has ever received greater support that what Frances Hack gave to La Quinta. Her contributions were unending, whether it be land for a park; support of the Volunteer Fire Department; working with the Chamber of Commerce; helping the Historical Society get its start, just to name a few. Fred Rice is quoted as saying, "She gave more of herself than anyone I know. She didn't want any glory." I couldn't agree more and I hope the City of La Quinta will honor Frances Hack' memory by naming old Avenue 52 in her honor. Sincerely, Al McCandless 0tf;4 May 15, 1990 Honorable Mayor John Pena, Councilmembers and Friends The Grand Lady of La Quinta had her 90th birthday. Her accomplishments are many: First secretary of the Chamber of Commerce of La Quinta Donated Jaws of Life to La Quinta Fire Department Donated children's play area equipment at Community Park Donated the picnic area cover and tables Donated the mini park on Eisenhower Major donor to successful incorporation effort Donated to Casa Colima Crippled Children's School Donated to Animal Samaritan Donated to Blind Dogs of the Desert Donated Recovery Building at Living Desert in Palm Desert. Frances Hack is now at Eisenhower Medical Center in I.C.U. Two pints of blood have been administered to her and need replacement. Anyone from La Quinta giving blood, please give it in her name. She has done so much for us, this is our chance to show our gratitude by blood donations and prayers. Frances has done all these things without fanfare and has touched all our lives. She deserves some sort of permanent tribute in her honor while she's here --o know about it. Dedicate the new library, the new school or a park in her name. Frances Hack is fighting for her life. Let's help her make the grade! Respectfully, MARGARET MIELE and La Quinta benefactor ALE saves lives, property ings The volunteer fire fighters of La .1; Quinta wish to give the Desert Cove G, Communities the opportunity to fu join us in our appreciation of the th donations of one of our major bene- by t is a factors, a resident of long-standing si( ieoi- and local businesswoman, Francis sil for Hack. Ni ,.t of In recent months, Hack gen- Oi 'lec- erously contributed the amount of sn igan $10,000, which has been applied to He the purchase of a new fire engine. se end- In past years, she made a donation w) it he of $15,000 to our organization for ge Is in the specific purpose of replacing the "Jaws of Life" with a larger, th. the more up-to-date model. This piece bo cing of equipment is used to aid in free- w' ver, ing traffic accident victims who w, ' lity have been trapped within their for vehicles, in many cases making the ra difference between life and death. we cool We extend our deepest gratitude so, lis and to Hack. for her contribution to our B, the effort to preserve the lives and fr( test property of the residents and visi- mF ing tors to the cove communities. Her spt gifts have already touched count- m� and less lives and will continue to do so dic :ars for many years to come. art .ohl THOMAS PARKER ac are and President be. La Quinta Volunteer Fire Fighters vol mls JU t t V TM m L u I C 0 ma c4 M 10 ai : d x •a •a d y ., cc C 00..:::. cccMccccE yocta3 �+ cc ....a ti uo�~ oEo `.oC>, o~aca�ivi 3 CD _ CU O cis ai 3 F �, c. U 0i U U .G c�a M d 4) .'C.. 6�1 y U A >> N d •O. .0i U ca �' w a O O yo�e�ocaeo 3>,x orOr- o v3.c'a_"aai� to N .0 t0.. cm U J y�yy t�C U W g F. 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O.] � cz O ca C 0 caCO � aea N U C q, 6�7 .� N D. • (:Y.U�+ 6i M " 7 r' E V m 'vl 1 o A ..a.r IV aU+ .g �'A C CL G4 C.+ �V GU �•p C R y'O v E._ �91 V (� N C-Uc=eaoeaa acOOovzwy'z'.L'. y0i m E+ Nae »' o R °i c� G o�`�..caciaE�y ���-cc: c,C: Ny �mcO=Cco xy e o `° a >,c: c to CA Wi to 3 c cN d a=� dv v a>i u c a°-ca Y co►d-7 0•[p�ai o u0i 0G" o E o 0� >+o aiW'� V m in a O' »�. W. u 2 'A E a'�i caa ao w O' I� Frances Hack, film industry figure, dies By MIKE KATAOKA The Press -Enterprise Frances Lucille Hack, whose work behind the scenes led to stardom for Shirley Temple and Tyrone Power and whose quiet philanthropy helped to shape La Quinta, died .Sunday in Rancho Mirage. She was 90. i "We kind of thought of her as !`'the grand old lady of I8 Quinta," said Fred Wolff, who headed La Quinta's successful incorporation In 1982 and served as the city's first mayor. "She was very generous and dedicated to the community," he said. .� ' �•�� 1, � ���� Dies... Stepping down La Quinta historian Fred Rice said, "She was like our first lady of caring, of helping La Quinta... She was giving without expecting anything in return." Before Hack moved to the desert in the late 1940s. she had worked as a studio talent scout in Hollywood. Ia a 1982'lntervlew vifth The Press -Enterprise, Hack recounted how.she spotted Shirley Temple at a talent hunt for kids and pulled the curly-haired moppet out for a screen test. "I saw this little blond run - (See DIES, Page B-4) Indio High School athletic director Mike Heron announces he is leaving the post after 10 years. SPORTS, C-1 (From Page B-1) ning down the staircase and said. 'See that little girl? She has it.'" Hack said. Hack arranged Shir- ley's first two screen tests, but her first movie role didn't come until several months later when Twen- tieth Century Fox signed her to a contract to play "Little Miss Marker." Hack also recalled in the 1982 interview that a matinee - idol -to -be. Tyrone Power, sought her counsel when he was starting out in show business. Hack recom- mended that Power go to the Chicago World's Fair to get some public exposure, even as a barker if he had to. It worked. Another Hack discovery was comedic actress Marie Wilson. Hack was casting an "Our Gang" comedy for the Hal Roach Studio when Wilson arrived wearing a "long mink coat and funny clothes." Hack's Hollvwood back- ground was a matter she kept pnvate for many of her 43 years in La Quinta. It was in April 1982 that she shared center stage with famed film director Frank Capra as hon- orary co-chairmen of the cityhood inauguration ceremony. Hack earned the honor not because of her eye for movie talent but for the helping hand she provided various community groups, including the cityhood committee. She met her husband. Perry Hack, at a screen test he had won after being voted the most popu- lar man on the University of Washington campus. His movie career went nowhere but he had great success in the land develop- ment business. The Hacks discovered La Quints during a holiday visit in 1947 when Palm Springs was booked. They went to La Quinta and immediately fell in love with the communitv. She became in- volved in community affairs by organizing the La Quinta Chamber of Commerce and becoming the first secretary. Over the years. she helped acquire park land and donated the funds for playground equip- ment at the La Quinta Community Park. After her husband died, Hack remained active in the com- munity as a real estate broker and a supporter of such causes as a private school in La Quinta, the volunteer fire department, the Living Desert and Animal Samari- tans. "She was always there ready to help on any need." Rice said. Hack is survived by two sis- ters, Mary Martin and Loys Scott, both of La Quinta: a brother, Jack deKay of Hemet: and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Religious Science Church of the Desert in Palm Desert. Bunal will be private. kkO,Ni IRE GLITTER OF HOLYW Y `'O THE SERENITY OF LA QUINTA, FRANCES LI;CII.I.E DE KAY DEFINZ_ oUCCESS AND PHILANTHROPY ... SUCCESSFUL WOMAN ag Wood talent Toa..., he n.4 Tinsel latse�nh the city for he tY of [a QUinta. law rances de Kay knew all that glitters is certainly not gold. Though a millionaire several times over by the time she passed away in 1990, at the age of 91. de Kay was described by those who knew her as a strong woman blessed with a penchant for the simple things in life. "She could have had any exotic thing she wanted. but she didn't," said Man• Niartm, de Kay's sister. ".all she wanted were her dogs and her morning walks in her slippers." Consistent with the philanthropy she practiced during life. much of de Kay's S4 million estate was divid- ed up among various charities and facilities like City of Hope and Children's Hospital. Her generosity touched Casa Colina as well. Driven by the belief that she was acting on her sister's wishes, Martin, co -executor of the estate. deeded a partial piece of prime. undeveloped commercial property in downtown La Quinta to Casa Colina. It was perhaps the last act in a long histon, between de Kay and Casa Colina. By the time of her death. de Kav had beep on a grand ride through life. from the movie !tits of Holhlvood to the serenity of the low desert. %N here she helped build fa Quinta. the world famous golf resort znd !ong time winter hangout for the stars. .after first thriving as a talent agent during Tinsel Town s 1930s hevday. de Kay decided to pass on fame and moved to Claremont where she settled with her husband Pern• Hack. a local contractor. Life in the Pomona a'allev was good for the couple. a here Pern- enloyed entertaining his frien(K "He was a hig handsome man.' recalls Martin. "lie liked his friend, and he liked his fun." It was during this time that Hack corre- sponded with Casa Colina's thunder Mother Smith. writing her at one point that he looked forward to working on the hospital's expansion. Then the couple pulled up stakes and moved into the desert. where they hegan to purchase propem In the late 19-0s. de Kav and Casa ColinL met again when her brother Robert had a stroke and was admitted to the hospital's stroke rehabilitation unit. "They gave ! Bob such wonderful treatment there. it really made an impression on the family," Martin said. Following de Kays death. Martin said she was gripped by the feeling that { de Kay wanted some of her estate to go to Casa Colina. "I don't know, there was just something in my mind that Casa was Frannie and Perry s choice," she said. "That was so firmly embedded in my mind, no one was going to change it.. Martin said that two days after the estate's disbursemet a judge for approval. her decision to give the land to Casa ( %•indicated. Sifting through de Kav', dusty hoxes and files. s an old envelope. Inside was a letter. dateu luly ?C. 1952. tr( Colina's Mother Smith to Pern• Hack. She was writing in re! letter Hack had sent her. expressing his desire to build a w for the kids at what was then called Casa Colina Com•alesc( for Crippled Children. "I am glad you remember my dream of a workshop for handicapped young people." he wrote. "Say. son. wouldn fun building that shop! I would make \ ou the contractor a watch the progress everyday and make plans for the future Martin said that as she read the letter. she felt as if two smiling at her from above. "It was as if Frannie and Pern• tot.chcd me on the shot said 'Honey. you did the nght thing. " PLANNED GIVING jO INN GRBIE+ .7 IS A CALIFORNIAN IN TI' E_ PUREST s i o Ann Grimes is a Californian in the purest sense. A third -generation native of the Golden State. Grimes grew up in the Southland and grad- uated from the Claremont Colleges. As president of Grimes Electric in Anaheim. a position she filled after her husband Harold died in 1989. Grimes has deftly navigated the company through the rough waters of Southern California's economy. Last summer. Jo Ann was considering what to do 10 acres of imgated farm land in the Imperial Vallev which was generating only a marginal monthh• income. She was looking for a way to make the land a more profitable asset. %Xlien the land was appraised at S415.000. to Ann knei expect to pay a substantial amount in capital gains tax if sl sell it outright. Rather than take such a loss on a flat sale. she instead creating a Charitable Remainder L:nitrust that offered her benefits. By instituting such a trust. Jo Ann did not have to pay taxes on the sale of the propem•. The funds generated by were. in turn. reinvested in a manner that can provide he quarterly income than the propem• had previously genera ,nice the fund is a chantable girt. she became eligible for income tax deduction. The trust will pay to Ann a set percentage of the pnn( rest of her life. at hen she passes away, the trust will disso remaining funds will go to Casa Colina. Jo Ann said she decided to create such a trust with C. after considering other prestigious institutions. In the eni ed to work with Casa Colina because of Casa's commitme ing people rebuild their lives through rehabilitation. "I believe the spectrum of care that Casa Colina provi wonderful." Grimes said. ')- 4 cite City of Za Quilma, Califoritia INCORPORATED MAY 1, 1982 YWC&Ma&0W 16/ g" W+ %WnceG WHEREAS, Frances Hack has been a La Quinta resident for over 35 years and has shown a great love for her community by her continual involvement in the advancement and betterment of the community; and WHEREAS, Frances Hack, lead the formation of the La Quinta Chamber of Commerce in order to advance the businesE community; and WHEREAS, Frances Hack, in believing that local government was necessary in order to plan for orderly growth anc for the citizens to have control over their direction, helpec to underwrite funding of the task force for the incorporation of La Quinta; and WHEREAS, Frances Hack, in continuing to think of hei fellow -man, purchased the "jaws of life" equipment for the Li Quinta Fire Department; and WHEREAS,. Frances Hack's love for children resulted ii her providing the playground in the La Quinta Community Park ani spearheading both with financing and real estate know-how, thi first La Quinta Marywood Day Care School; and WHEREAS, Frances Hack helped to underwrite the cost o construction of the community center in the park; and WHEREAS, Frances Hack, whose love for children gave L Quinta something that money cannot buy, a bright future for th youth of La Quinta; and WHEREAS, the citizens of La Quinta extend a heartfel thank you from all of us who live, work and play in La Quinta we love you! NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT, I, WILLIAM R HOYLE, Mayor of the City of La Quinta, do hereby proclaim Jun 5, 1988 as FRANCES HACK DAY in the City of La Quinta and ask all citizens to join me i paying tribute to her on Sunday, June 5th at La Quinta Hotel where the La Quinta Historical Society will honor her with tk "Gamby Award". �---- APR 1 `` 1995 T' 1 ATTESTED TO: rmi v QU jl*WT,-A nISTDIUCAL SOCIETY' BOX 1283 ' LA OU1111A, LA 92253-1283 IMMED=ATE RELEASE Contact: Fred Rice 619/564-48; No, it's not the "Oscar" award or'the "Grammy" award . . . it's much more important to the residents of La Quinta . . . it is the "Gamby" award. "Gamby" is the lovable gambel quail who makes its home all over Coachella Valley and especially in La Quinta. The award consists of a lucite baby gambel quail with his heart in a miniature cloisonne city seal of La Quinta. The trophy also con- tains an ancient Cahuillan Indian artifact locked in its base to show respect and honor to its people who lived in our Community before us. Cahuilla literally means "masterful force" and "talented people". According to the Cahuilla customs, the award should remain forever in La Quinta. The La Quinta Historical Society will honor Ms. Frances Hack, revered citizen of La Quinta with the "Gamby" award. Her dedication to retaining the natural beauty of the Community over the years, helping with both her time and money, giving to our childrens' playground, our City's incorporation, our fire department, our community park, our Chamber of Commerce and lastly her love of La Quinta's historical past makes Frances a prime candidate for this award. Be there at the La Quinta Hotel on June 5, 1988 at 2:00 p.m. so we can all say "Thank you, Frances, we love you!" - End - APR , „C, DAILY NEWS, Monday, May 17, 1982 SCHOOL DEDICATED — Frances Hack, right, is being honored by Mary O'Neill, director of Marywood Country Day School. Mrs. Hack is a patron of the school. Frances Hack honored LA QUINTA — As is completes its first successful year of opera- tion. Marywood Country Dav School held a dedication recently in honor of Frances Hack, La Quinta pioneer. Mrs. Hack, who has lived in La Quinta for 35 years, was the real es- tate broker who origin- ally handled the negoti- ations when Mary O'Neill, founder and director of Marywood, purchased the school property which is located at 77-224 Potrero. During the brief ded- ication ceremony in which a bronze plaque was unveiled to honor Mrs. Hack as patron of the school, Dr. O'Neill said, "This is our day to thank Frances Hack — without her, Marywood would not exist." In response, Mrs. Hack said, "I think I always wanted to be a teacher, and when I met Mary O'Neill I knew I wanted to be a part of what she was creating here." About 80 civic of- ficials, friends and parents attended the reception which conclud- ed with a champagne buffet. Amongst them were Fred Wolff, La Quinta City Council- man; Susan Marx, Palm Springs School Board; Kay Oleson, Riverside County Planning Com- mission; Lloyd Mary- anov, Palm Springs Mayor Pro-Tem; Judge and Mrs. Stanley Barnes. ci °7 rr a.�5 ►"s � eo+O+� � t�0 W O A y ram' CJt Q. °O 40 M �G R• 03 a Itr A� 'M �� git M� r r M ?: '►e ra sV _0 •e _ w CZ _ t° .con ri c owe° �nPr y�pp S A� - fD A yi ►. A W d P -1 r. •o tn A y y to O ? < O fD �3 O�°;yyoa�OFQ w O •w1 v'�i r � =r A c. APR r m 0 co La Quinta bi saves lives, I m 4 �• .PO4 v • O, Z :S ftd 40 QID HIS a+ iz~a It °' 40 � Ti Mc The volunteer fu Quinta wish to give Communities the join us in our apl donations of one of factors, a resident and local business Hack. In recent mon erously contribute $10,000, which has the purchase of a In past years, she of $15,000 to our the specific purpc the "Jaws of Life more up-to-date n of equipment is us ing traffic accide have been trapp vehicles, in many c difference between We extend our d to Hack for her co effort to preserve property of the re tors to the cove ci gifts have alread} less lives and will for many years to i T1 La Ouinta Volunte La Quinta residents pay tri to a `good friend and neigi By KELLE RUSSELL Rice said Hack was Desert sun Staff Writer the award for her effort LA QUINTA — City officials and ing the beauty of La friends praised longtime resident investing her time and r Frances Hack as the city's "good community." friend and neighbor" at a ceremony Her achievements inc Sunday. heading formation of Hack, a 35-year resident, was her of Commerce and si awarded the La Quinta Historical first secretary, rallyi Society's "Gamby Award" for com- Quinta's incorporation munity service. and buying the "jaws "When you think of La Quinta, Fire Department rescue you think of Frances Hack," said Hack has sponsor Fred Rice, president of the histori- projects aimed at yout cal society. providing playground About 80 people attended the for the community p ceremony at the La Quinta Hotel. 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Y<yqI V O.0 q c d ccy �, CO aac.. zLca xm ff¢i J F-p r % 57 ,Jaizif 21 c = � = i � y a,3� 3Y Y d� �q a 0 q3 aEoa J>icyo cE c= O T C Z q c f O O- 4Y`Yc°.zY�=c=c3l�vfe-n3 c F•� > > v - Z o c E P q q J Z.g1._g.�f Jf S iiS j Q Z u c c 0 C q 0 T q 9 q caogr T W g Y N q �• Y Z 6 E d E �ag00Fa a O = O ua co o y E c E c 3 91 y c, 0 c q c.i a J O rq > 7 Q U r Y C C E d e i E a 2 v q 3`v v0 8 aor ''cYc3 .-.:.5m c J n�f3A$i Marywood Counlry lay ScAoo[a January 5, 1984 API; 1 1 19S,; Mrs. Frances Hack Post Office 3ox 191 La Quinta, CA 92253 Dear Frances: Your most recent and generous gift to Marywood is greatly appreciated by all of those who believe in what Mary is doing for the next generation of Americans. Your unselfish gifts have kept the cause going many times when it looked otherwise useless. Frances, it is a pleasure to know a fine lady like you. I am personally grateful to Marywood for allowing me the oppportunity to be acquainted with you. Thank you for your ongoing interest in the school and for always seeming to be there when help is needed. Due to your help Mary and her staff can continue to offer what I believe is the finest education available in this area. Yours truly, �Lo's M. Agnew President Board of Directors MARY O'NEILL Meetor � 564.1344 346.4295 l ! La Guli 600 Margarita Avenue Coronado, California 92118 June 8, 1988 Ms. Frances Hack Coachella Valley Realty Co. 77-885 Montezuma F. 0. Box 191 La Quinta, CA 92253 Dear Frances: I was very pleased to learn that the La Quin Historical Society honored you recently with t "Gamby Award". Based on what little I know abo your activities in La Quinta, I am sure it was ve well deserved. Again, my congratulations. Sincerely, William T. Ward WTW:dm CAPITOL OFFICE S, " C..._ PNONI I9161 445 8211 p W SAN "GO COV " 4 D,.,-"T O—C, 127 WLST MSAVt NVt �IT[,DIGN SY ttitfItitt '�Ptl�lttfUlP ESCONOCA o202S p,vt PwON[ 1619146Y 6Y 24 0,1 42 600 VISGIM�. R.S.-St" AOM �N ISTII.Tivt ASSISTANT R..CIO BILL BRADLEY P.O., POSAL1ATILANTO FrtLO R..w ASSEMBLYMAN SEVENTY SIXTH DISTRICT E MEMBER OF THE ASSEMBLY RURAL CAUCUS F.[LO June 17, 1988 Mrs. Frances Hack 77-885 Calle Montezuma La Quinta, CA 92253 Dear Mrs. Hack: My personal congratulations for being selectee the city of La Quinta's"good friend and neigh. bor" at a civic ceremony this past week. Your sincere personal interest in retaining the beauty of La Quinta is a worthy investmen of time and money. The "GAMBY AWARD" is obviously bestowed on very special people in the community. Best Wishes for continued success in the futu projects you are planning. If I can assist you, feel free to contact my Rancho Mirage office. Sincerely, Bill Bradley / Assemblyman, 76th District BB:mf iJ•. T-i'T 4 4aQukrw 78.105 CALLE ESTADO - LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253 - (6191 564-2246 August 5, 1988 ,to Frances L. Hack P.O. Box 191 La Quinta, California 92253 Dear Frances: APR 1 n 1995 On behalf of the City Council and the residents of the City i La Quinta, please accept our heartfelt thanks and appreciatil for your contribution for playground equipment for La Quinta first neighborhood mini -park. The love and concern you have shown for our community duri the past many years is recognized by the respect and affecti in which you are held by the entire community. The City of La Quinta is striving to provide its citizens with City they can be proud to call "The Gem of the Desert", and yo contributions have certainly added to that effort. Sincerely, WILLIAM R. HOYLE, Mayor City of La Quinta, Californi MAILING ADDRESS - P.O. BOX 1504 - LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253 N RESOLUTION 95- A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE APPLICATION TO CHANGE THE STREET NAME OF OLD 52ND AVENUE BETWEEN AVENIDA BERMUDAS AND ITS TERMINUS 780-FEET EAST TO FRANCES HACK LANE. CASE NO.: STREET NAME CHANGE 95-006 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, did on the 28th day of March, 1995, in accordance with Section 14.08.050 of the La Quinta Municipal Code state, at the request of the La Quinta Volunteer Fire Department, their intent to consider a change in the street name Old 52nd Avenue to Frances Hack Lane; and, WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, at the same meeting did set April 11, 1995, as a public hearing date on the above matter, in accordance with Section 14.08.050 of the La Quinta Municipal Code; and, WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, did hold public hearings on the 1lth day of April, 1995, the 9th day of May, 1995, and the 23rd day of May, 1995, on Street Name Change 95-006 and recommended approval to the City Council; and, WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, at the meeting held on the 23rd day of May 1995, did find the following facts and reasons to approve Street Name Change 95-006. 1. This street name change does not conflict with any approved specific plan, other street names, the La Quinta General Plan, or the La Quinta Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance. 2. The owners of all land adjacent to the affected street have been notified and no objections to the change in the street name have been received. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta as follows: 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 approval of Street Name Change 95- 006 changing the street name from Old 52nd Avenue between Avenida Bermudas and its terminus 780-feet east to Frances Hack Lane. REsocc.128 1 Resolution 95- PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta Planning Commission held on this 23rd day of May, 1995, by the following vote to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: DON ADOLPH, Chairman City of La Quinta, California ATTEST: TERRY HERMAN, Community Development Director City of La Quinta, California w;a1C;, RESOCC.128 Calle Sinaloa Calle Durango La Quints Cove CASE Na CALLE TAWICO N W ® S N a <' Hacienda nel Gato AVENUE 52 CITRUS COUNTRY CLUB Carus Grove — AVENUE 52 y OLD AVENUE 52 N Ahmanson <o / Ranch z CORAL REEF MOUNTAIN RAKE 0 CASE MAP Street Name Change 95-006 La Quinta Vollunteer Fire Department From: Old .52nd Avenue To: Frances Hack Lane Citrus Grove W S N W =r AVENUE S2 Citrus Grove ORTH SCALE: nts PH #2 STAFF REPORT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DATE: MAY 23,1995 CASE NO.: TENTATIVE TRACT 28149 OWNER: KSL PGA WEST CORPORATION (MR. S. CHEVIS HOSEA) ENGINEER: WATSON & CHRISTIANSEN, ENGINEERS LOCATION: WEST SIDE OF MADISON STREET AND NORTH AND EAST OF SOUTHERN HILLS IN PGA WEST (ATTACHMENT 1) REQUEST: APPROVAL TO RESUBDIVIDE 20 ACRES INTO 84 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOTS AND FOUR COMMON LOTS ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: THIS TRACT MAP WHICH IS A PART OF PGA WEST HAS BEEN DETERMINED TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65457(a). AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT WAS PREPARED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE OVERALL "PGA WEST SPECIFIC PLAN" AND CERTIFIED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON MAY 1,1984. A SUBSEQUENT EIR WAS PREPARED AND ADOPTED AS PART OF AMENDMENT #1 TO THE PGA WEST SPECIFIC PLAN AND CERTIFIED ON SEPTEMBER 20, 1988. THEREFORE, NO ADDITIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW IS DEEMED NECESSARY. GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (2-4 DUTAC) ZONING: R-2 BACKGROUND: Related Past Actions 1. Specific Plan 83-0021PGA West - approval of a 1665 acre project oriented around four 18-hole golf courses with 5,000 residential units, 20 acre retailloffice commercial complex, and 65 acre resort village with a 400-room hotel and 250 apartment/bungalow hotel units. The project was approved in 1984. The plan was subsequently revised to increase the number of hotel rooms from 650 to 1,000 in September,1988. PCST216 1 I 2. General Plan Amendment 84.002, Change of Zone 84-007, and Environmental Impact report - approved concurrently with Specific Plan 83-002. 3. Tract Map 21643 subdivided this area in 1989. The map allowed 30 condominium residential lots and eight golf course lots on 391.6 acres. The final map was recorded in June, 1989. 4. Tract Map 25500 further subdivided this area in 1989 (Attachment #2). The map allowed 295 condominium residential units (40 lots) on 41.4 acres. Medalist units (156) and Champion units (139) were approved for this tract. The Medalist units (6- plex design) range in size from 1,288 to 2,129 square feet and are two stories high. The Champion units (4-plex design) range in size from 1,220 to 2,490 square feet and one story high. In 1990, an amendment to Tract 25500 (Amendment #1) was permitted. The amendment permitted an extra 51 units because an additional five acres were acquired. The unit types were to be the Legends (23 units, one story) and Champions (28 units, one story). The new areas were located on the south side of Southern Hills and along Winged Foot (Attachment 3). Since the 1989/90 approvals, various portions of the amended tract map were finaled and recorded (i.e., Phase I - IV). The amended area south of Southern Hills is not part of this subdivision request. 5. Tentative Parcel Map 27331 was processed by the Sunrise Company in 1991. The map requested that 18.75 acres be reverted to acreage to allow the applicant and the owner the advantage to request release of the original improvement bonds which were posted for the project without having to complete the improvements on future Big Spring (private street) or any other unfinished improvements. Once the reversion to acreage is finaled, the property owner must file a new land division application with the City to resubdivide the property into new parcels. The map was never finaled. Site Information The subject property is a portion of PGA West near the northeastern boundary adjacent to Madison Street and 54th Avenue. The property is vacant at this time. The property in question consists of 20+ acres and was originally created by Tract 25500 in 1989/1990. At that time, the property was proposed to be developed with air -space condominium units. KSL purchased the property in 1994. The vacant properties to the east of Madison Street are outside of the PGA West project. To the west side of this tract, the property is developed with Legend condominium units built by the Sunrise Company in 1989 (Tract 22432). A portion of the existing Jack Nicholas Resort Golf Course is located in the center of this site. Additionally, approximately 59 homes are built on Laurel Valley at this time. Street improvements along Southern Hills, Winged Foot, and Laurel Valley have been installed by the previous subdivider. PCST.216 2 Project Proposal The twenty acres covered in this request allowed 140 Champion air space condominium units in 1990. The applicant has requested a reduction to 84 units, a net reduction of 56 units. The residential lots are 55-feet by 155-feet (8,525 sq. ft.) or larger (Attachment 4� The proposed lots will be developed with single family detached units. The final housing units for the lots has not been submitted to staff, but the applicant can either pursue development of the original units or use their recently reviewed compatibility units per Plot Plan 95-552 once they are approved by the City Council. The applicant will be prepared to discuss his development plans for this 20 acre site at the meeting. Planning Commission Notices Public notices were mailed to all adjacent property owners and a public notice was published in the Desert Sun newspaper on May 12,1995. No written comments were received prior to May 18,1995. Public Agency Comments Staff requested agency comments on March 6,1995. No negative comments were received. All written correspondence is on file with staff. ANALYSIS: 1. The Champion units, which were previously approved for development within this proposed tract area, were to be built by Sunrise Company. The new developer will submit their plans for Planning Commission review and approval if they do not use previously approved unit types for PGA West (see Condition #10). 2. Sig common area lots for swimming pools/spas were shown on Tract 25500 (Amendment #1) in 1990 for this 20 acre site. With the proposal before the Commission at this time, four common area lots are proposed. A reduction of two common lots and/or recreation facilities. In the original map, approximately one poolispa complex was proposed for every 25 homes. Therefore, staff is not uncomfortable with this request because approximately 40% of the original units have been eliminated and the final recreational amenities package shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission (see Condition #49) and the PGA West Homeowners' Association. Staff also feels that each common area improvement should include restrooms for both members and landscape workers (see Condition #50) because this has been required by the Planning Commission in the past for gated communities. FINDINGS: Findings necessary to recommend approval of this tentative tract can be made and are attached to the draft Planning Commission resolution. PCST.216 CONCLUSION: This tentative tract map is acceptable provided the attached Conditions of Approval are imposed. Any applicable specific plan conditions of approval will need to be complied with. Move to adopt Planning Commission Resolution 95- , recommending to the City Council approval of Tentative Tract 28149, subject to conditions. Attachments: 1. Location map 2. Tract Map 25500 3. Tract Map 25500 (Amendment 1) 4. Tentative Tract Map 28149 5. 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At � 7.1 ry `J =- f 01 ��%� 1 �� l �'^• PRIVATE STREET SECTION J 1... \. �•1Y 1 *A. f0 E ` :/ c O ID I 0 7 K,-4 lb , ------------------ I PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 95- A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE TRACT 28149 TO ALLOW THE CREATION OF A LAND SALES SUBDIVISION AT PGA WEST CASE NO. TT 28149 - KSL RECREATION CORPORATION WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, did on the 23rd day of May, 1995, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider the request of KSL Recreation Corp. to subdivide 20 acres into 84 residential lots and four common lots, generally located on the west of Madison Street, north and east of Southern Hills in PGA West, more particularly described as: BEING A SUBDIVISION OF LOTS 1 THROUGH 6, LOT A-4, LOT D OF TRACT 25500-4 AS RECORDED IN BOOK 232 AT PAGES 87 THROUGH 94 INCLUSIVE, OF MAPS, TOGETHER WITH LOT 2 OF TRACT NO. 25500-1 AS RECORDED IN BOOK 215 AT PAGES 28 THROUGH 33 OF MAPS, INCLUSIVE , ALL RECORDS OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. LOCATED IN THE EAST ONE-HALF OF SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE 7 EAST, SAN BERNARDINO MERIDIAN. WHEREAS, said Tentative Map has complies with the requirements of "The Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970" as amended (Resolution 83-63), in that the Community Development Director has determined that the proposed tentative tract is a part of and is consistent with the PGA West Specific Plan, for which an Environmental Impact Report was certified on May 1, 1984. Based upon the above information, the determination was made that the proposal is exempt from further environmental consideration per Section 65457(a) of the California Government Code; and, WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony and arguments, if any, of all interested persons desiring to be heard, said Planning Commission did find the following facts to justify the recommendation for approval of said tentative tract map: 1. That Tentative Tract 28149, as conditionally approved, is consistent with the PGA West Specific Plan, the goals, policies and intent of the La Quinta General Plan, and the standards of the Municipal Land Division Ordinance in that the tract complies with the land use designation for Low Density residential development. 2. That the subject site is physically suitable for the proposed land division. q 3. That the design of Tentative Tract 28149 will not cause substantial environmental damage or injury to fish or wildlife, or their habitat. 4. That the design of the subdivision, as conditionally approved, will not cause serious public health problems. WHEREAS, in the review of this Tentative Tract Map, the Planning Commission has considered the effect of the contemplated action of the housing needs of the region for purposes of balancing the needs against the public service needs of the residents of the City of La Quinta and its environs with available fiscal and environmental resources; NOW, THERE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, as follows: 1. That the above recitations are true and constitute the findings of the Commission in this case; 2. That it does hereby reconfirm the conclusion of the previous Environmental Impact Report for the PGA West Specific Plan for this Tentative Tract; 3. That it does hereby recommend approval to the City Council of the above -described Tentative Tract Map 28149 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 23rd day of May, 1995, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: DON ADOLPH, Chairman City of La Quinta, California ATTEST: TERRY HERMAN, Community Development Director City of La Quinta, California RESOPC.115 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 95•_ CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED TENTATIVE TRACT 28149 MAY 23, 1995 GENERAL 1. Tentative Tract Map 28149 shall comply with the requirements and standards of the State Subdivision Map Act, the City of La Guinta Land Division Ordinance, and all other applicable laws in effect at the time of approval of this tentative map unless otherwise modified by the following conditions. 2. This tentative tract map approval shall expire and become void two years from City Council approval date unless extended pursuant to the City's Subdivision Ordinance. 3. This approval shall be in compliance with all applicable conditions and applicable provisions of Specific Plan 83.002. Except as provided herein, the approval of this tentative tract map or any final map for this development shall in no way reduce or nullify the applicant's responsibility to satisfy Conditions of Approval for underlying specific plans, tentative map or final maps. 4. The developer shall retain a qualified archaeologist immediately upon discovery of any archaeological remains or artifacts and employ appropriate mitigation measures during project development. Any minor changes in lot mix, sizes, lines, or shapes, or street alignments, shall be reviewed and approved by the Community Development Department prior to any final map approvals for recordation. 6. The applicant shall comply with the recommendations of the completed noise analysis for "PGA West". 7. All lighting facilities shall comply with Chapter 9.210 (Outdoor Light Control) and be designed to minimize light and glare impacts to surrounding property. All lighting to be installed shall be subject to review and approval by the Community Development Department. Applicant shall submit plans for street lighting along roads, if any, for review and approval by the Community Development Department. 8. The development of custom, single-family lots shall be governed by the Design Guidelines of Specific Plan 83- 002, to assure that building architecture, building materials and colors, building height and setbacks, and landscape design follow appropriate design themes throughout the tract. a. Prior to issuance of an occupancy permit for any house within Tentative Tract 28149, landscapinglgroundcover and permanent irrigation shall be installed and appropriately maintained. Type of planting, method of installation, and maintenance techniques shall be subject to plan approval by the Community Development Department. CONAPRVL.153 1 I Conditions of Approval Tentative Tract 28149 May 23,1995 9. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the applicant shall prepare and submit a written report to the Community Development Director demonstrating compliance with those Conditions of Approval and mitigation measures of the Environmental Impact Report prepared for Specific Plan 83-002 and Tentative Tract 28149, which must be satisfied prior to the issuance of a grading permit. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall prepare and submit a written report to the Community Development Director demonstrating compliance with those Conditions of Approval and mitigation measures of The Environmental Impact Report prepared for Specific Plan 83.002 and Tentative Tract 28149, which must be satisfied prior to the issuance of a building permit. Prior to final building inspection approval, the applicant shall prepare and submit a written report to the Community Development Director demonstrating compliance with all remaining Conditions of Approval and mitigating measures of the Environmental Impact Report prepared for Specific Plan 83-002 and Tentative Tract 28149. The Community Development Director may require inspections or other monitoring to assure such compliance. 10. The applicant/developer shall submit preliminary single family architectural plans for construction in Tract 28149 for review and approval by the Planning Commission if the originally approved units are not built or the applicant does not use the compatible units proposed pursuant to Plot Plan 95.552. The plans shall be architecturally compatible with the existing units in the project area and obtain approval of PGA West Homeowners' Association if necessary. 11. Upon their approval by the City Council, the City Clerk is authorized to file these Conditions of Approval with the Riverside County Recorder for recordation against the properties to which they apply. 12. If the applicant desires to phase improvements and obligations required by the conditions of approval, a phasing plan shall be submitted to the Public Works Department for review and approval by the City Engineer. The applicant shall complete required improvements and satisfy obligations as set forth in the approved phasing plan. Improvements and obligations required of each phase shall be completed and satisfied prior to completion of homes or occupancy of permanent buildings within the phase unless a subphasing plan is approved by the City Engineer. 13. Prior to the issuance of a grading or 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: Fire Marshal Public Works Department (Grading Permit, Improvement Permit) Community Development Department Riverside Co. Environmental Health Department Coachella Valley Unified School District Coachella Valley Water District Imperial Irrigation District a _I CONAPRVL.153 2 Conditions of Approval Tentative Tract 28149 May 23,1995 California Regional Water Quality Control Board (NPDES Permit) The applicant is responsible for any requirements of the permits or clearances from those jurisdictions. If the requirements include approval of improvement plans, applicant shall furnish proof of said approvals prior to obtaining City approvals and signatures on the plans. Evidence of permits or clearances from the above jurisdictions shall be presented to the Building Department at the time of the application for a building permit for the use contemplated herewith. 14. 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 building permits. 15. Except as otherwise modified herein, Tentative Tract Map 28149 shall comply with all requirements of the Conditions of Approval of the underlying Tentative Tract 25500-1 and Tract Map 25500.4. PROPERTY RIGHTS 16. All easements, rights -of -way and other property rights required of the tentative map or otherwise necessary to facilitate the ultimate use of the subdivision and functioning of improvements shall be dedicated, granted or otherwise conferred, or the process of said dedication, granting, or conferral shall be ensured, prior to approval of a final map or filing of a certificate of compliance for waiver of a final map. The conferral or guarantee of conferral shall include irrevocable offers to dedicate or grant easements to the City for access to and maintenance, construction, and reconstruction of all required improvements which are located on privately -held lots or parcels. 17. If the applicant proposes vacation or abandonment of any existing rights of way or access easements which give access rights to any properties owned by others, the applicant shall provide approved alternate rights of way or access easements to those properties. 18. The applicant shall dedicate a 10-foot public utility easements contiguous with and along both sides of all private streets. 19. The applicant shall dedicate any easements necessary for placement of and access to utility lines and structures, drainage basins, common areas, and mailbox clusters. 20. The applicant shall cause no easements to be granted or recorded over any portion of this property between the date of approval by the City Council and the date of recording of any final map(s) covering the same portion of the property unless such easements are approved by the City Engineer. IMPROVEMENT PLANS ,.j 21. Improvement plans submitted to the City for plan checking shall be submitted on 24" x 36" media in the categories of "Rough Grading," "Streets & Drainage,", "Precise Grading", and "Landscaping." All plans shall CONAPRVL.153 3 Conditions of Approval Tentative Tract 28149 May 23,1995 have signature blocks for the City Engineer and are not approved for construction until they are signed. "Streets and Drainage" plans shall normally include signals, sidewalks, bike paths, gates and entryways, parking lots, and water and sewer plans. Combined plans including water and sewer improvements shall have an additional signature block for the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD). The combined plans shall be signed by CVWD prior to their submittal for the City Engineer's signature. "Landscaping" plans shall normally include landscape improvements, irrigation, lighting, and perimeter walls. Plans for improvements not listed above shall be in formats approved by the City Engineer. 22. The City may maintain digitized standard plans for elements of construction. For a fee established by City resolution, the developer may acquire the standard plan computer files or standard plan sheets prepared by the City. When final plans are approved by the City, the developer shall furnish accurate computer files of the complete, approved plans on storage media and in program format acceptable to the City Engineer. IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT 23. The applicant shall construct improvements and/or satisfy obligations, or enter into a secured agreement to construct improvements and/or satisfy obligations required by the City for the tentative tract map, parcel map, approved phase of development, prior to approval of the map or phase or issuance of a Certificate of Compliance in view of an map. Improvements to be made or agreed to shall include removal of any existing structures or obstructions which are not part of the proposed improvements. 24. If improvements are secured, the applicant shall provide approved estimates of the improvement costs. The estimates shall comply with the schedule of unit costs adopted by City resolution or ordinance. For items not contained in the City's schedule of costs, estimates shall meet the approval of the City Engineer. Estimates for utilities and other improvements under the jurisdiction of outside agencies shall be approved by those agencies. 25. If improvements are phased with multiple final maps or other administrative approvals (plot plans, conditional use permits, etc.), off -site improvements (i.e., streets) and development -wide improvements (i.e., perimeter walls, common area and setback landscaping, and gates) shall be constructed or secured prior to approval of the first final map unless otherwise approved by the engineer. 26. The applicant shall pay cash or provide security in guarantee of cash payment for the applicant's required share of future improvements to be constructed by others (deferred improvements). CONAPRVL.153 4 0 Conditions of Approval Tentative Tract 28149 May 23,1995 Deferred improvements for this development include: A. Installation of permanent power for landscaping and irrigation improvements in the portion of Madison Street median island lying south of this development. GRADING 27. Graded but undeveloped land shall be maintained to prevent dust and blowsand nuisances. The land shall be planted with interim landscaping or provided with other wind and water erosion control measures approved by the Community Development and Public Works Departments. 28. A thorough preliminary engineering, geological and soils engineering investigation shall be conducted. The report of the investigation ("the soils report") shall be submitted with the grading plan. 29. A grading plan shall be prepared by a registered civil engineer and must meet the approval of the City Engineer prior to issuance of a grading permit. The grading plan shall conform with the recommendations of the soils report and shall be certified as adequate by a soils engineer or an engineering geologist. A statement shall appear on the final map(s), if any are required of this development, that a soils report has been prepared pursuant to Section 17953 of the Health and Safety Code. 30. Prior to occupation of the project site for construction purposes, the Applicant shall submit and receive approval of a fugitive dust contrcl plan prepared in accordance with Chapter 6.16, 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. 31. Prior to issuance of any building permit the applicant shall provide a separate document bearing the seal and signature of a California registered civil engineer, geotechnical engineer, or surveyor that lists actual building pad elevations. The document shall, for each building pad in the development, state the pad elevation approved on the grading plan, the as -built elevation, and shall clearly identify the difference, if any. The data shall be organized by development phase and lot number and shall be cumulative if the data is submitted at different times. 32. Building pad elevations on contiguous lots shall not differ by more than three feet except for lots within this development but, not sharing common street frontage where the differential shall not exceed five feet. If the applicant is unable to comply with the pad elevation differential requirement, the City will consider and may approve alternatives that preserve community acceptance and buyer satisfaction with the proposed NO hiTftlR ] 015 Conditions of Approval Tentative Tract 28149 May 23,1995 development. DRAINAGE 33. The development shall be graded to conform with the approved hydrology report and plan for Specific Plan 83.002, PGA West. 34. Stormwater run-off produced over the peak 24-hour period of a 100-year storm shall be retained on adjacent golf course areas unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer. The tributary drainage area for which the developer is responsible shall extend to the centerline of adjacent public streets. LANDSCAPING: 35. The applicant shall install permanent power to landscape and irrigation improvements in the portion of the Madison Street landscape median adjacent to and north of the proposed development. 36. Landscape and irrigation plans for landscaped lots, landscape setback areas, medians, common retention basins, and park facilities shall be prepared by a licensed landscape architect. Landscape and irrigation plans shall be approved by the Community Development Department. Landscape and irrigation construction plans shall be submitted to the Public Works Department for review and approval by the City Engineer. The plans are not approved for construction until they have been approved and signed by the City Engineer, the Ccachella Valley Water District, and the Riverside County Agricultural Commissioner. 37. Landscape areas shall have permanent irrigation improvements meeting the requirements of the City Engineer. Use of lawn shall be minimized with no lawn or spray irrigation within five feet of curbs along public streets. 38. Slopes shall not exceed 3:1 in perimeter setbacks, medians, and other publicly- or commonly -maintained landscape areas. MAINTENANCE 39. The applicant shall make provisions for continuous maintenance of streets, drainage, and landscaping improvements required of this development. 40. The applicant shall provide an Executive Summary Maintenance Booklet for streets, landscaping and related improvements, perimeter walls, drainage facilities, or any other improvements to be maintained by a Homeowners' Association. The booklet should include drawings of the facilities, recommended maintenance procedures and frequency, and a costing algorithm with fixed and variable factors to assist the HOA in planning for routine and long term maintenance. CONAPRVL.153 6 0 11 I'-i Conditions of Approval Tentative Tract 28149 May 23,1995 FEES AND DEPOSITS 41. 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. FIRE MARSHAL 42. Schedule A fire protection approved Super fire hydrants, (6" X 4" X 2'/2" X 2'/2") shall be located at each street intersection spaced not more than 330 feet apart in any direction with no portion of any frontage more than 165 feet from a fire hydrant. Minimum fire flow shall be 1000 gpm for two hours duration at 20 psi. 43. Prior to recordation of the final map, applicant/developer shall furnish one blueline copy of the water system plans to the Fire Department for reviewlapproval. Plans shall conform to the fire hydrant types, location and spacing, and the system shall meet the fire flow requirements. Plans shall be signedlapproved by a registered civil engineer and the local water company with the following certification: "I certify that the design of the water system is in accordance with the requirements prescribed by the Riverside County Fire Department." 44. The required water system including fire hydrants or other means of providing adequate fire flow shall be installed and accepted by the appropriate water agency and Fire Department prior to any combustible building material being placed on an individual lot. UTILITIES 45. All existing and proposed utilities within or immediately adjacent to the proposed development shall be installed underground. High•voltage power lines which the power authority will not accept underground are exempt from this requirement. 46. The applicant shall provide underground power and telephone service to each lot within this development. 47. The applicant shall abandon all unneeded sewer and water service laterals in this development and install new laterals as required to provide individual service to each lot within this development. 48. In areas where hardscape surface improvements are planned, underground utilities shall be installed prior to construction of the surface improvements. The applicant shall provide certified reports of utility trench compaction tests for approval of the City Engineer. CONAPRVL.153 7 n f - Conditions of Approval Tentative Tract 28149 May 23,1995 MISCELLANEOUS 49. The recreation amenity package (i.e., common pools/spas) shall be submitted to the Community Development Department for review and approval by the Planning Commission. The request shall be considered as a "non - hearing" business item by the Commission. Before submission to staff, the developer shall obtain approval from the Homeowners' Association for the proposed recreational facilities. The common facilities shall be built prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for any residential units unless the map is phased. The phasing plan shall be approved by the Planning Commission. 50. Restroom facilities shall be provided at each common pool and spa complex. The facilities shall be accessible to the golf course maintenance workers and gardeners during their working hours. CONAPRVL.153 2S PH *1 STAFF REPORT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DATE: MAY 231995 (CONTINUED FROM MAY 9,1995) CASE NO.: STREET NAME CHANGE 95.006 REQUEST: CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING ON A REQUEST TO CHANGE THE NAME OF A PORTION OF OLD 52ND AVENUE TO FRANCES HACK LANE APPLICANT: LA QUINTA VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT REPRESENTATIVE: BRUCE PELLETIER LOCATION: OLD 52ND AVENUE, EAST OF AVENIDA BERMUDAS FOR A LENGTH OF APPROXIMATELY 780 FEET BACKGROUND: Applicant's Reguest On March 9,1995, a request was received from the La Quinta Volunteer Fire Department requesting that the City consider renaming a 780-toot portion of the Old 52nd Avenue east of Avenida Bermudas to Frances Hack Lane (Attachments i and 2). The volunteer personnel for the City feel that it would be appropriate to rename the street in her honor since she has donated money to help the Fire Department in past years and has made other charitable contributions to the City. Existing Land Uses The land uses that exist along the north side of the street from Avenida Bermudas easterly are: the Fritz Burns City Park, City Maintenance Yard, and Fire Station No. 32. The property on the south side of the street is vacant and owned by J. F. Temple Development (approved TT 27613, The Traditions). Many properties on the west side of Avenida Bermudas (La Quinta Cove) are developed with existing single family homes. Street Historx Old 52nd Avenue was dedicated to the County of Riverside before the City's incorporation. Originally, this street ran in an easterly direction from Avenida Bermudas to Jefferson Street, and passed in front of the historic Hacienda Del Gato home and other former Landmark Land properties (i.e., Ahmanson Ranch, etc.). PCST.211 In 1985, a request was made to vacate Old 52nd Avenue and consider realignment of the street to allow the construction of a 700+ acre country club (old Crystal Canyon projects The large development had property fronting on both new and Old 52nd Avenue and Avenida Bermudas. The realignment plan was approved by the City Council, and improvements were completed on 52nd Avenue in the last few years. Also, during this time, Old 52nd Avenue was closed to through traffic at the existing Fire Station. The remaining section of Old 52nd Avenue exists from Washington Street to the historic Ahmanson Ranch. Notice of Intent to hold a Public Hearing On March 28,1995, the Planning Commission instructed staff to advertise this case for a public hearing on April 11, 1995, pursuant to Chapter 14.08 of the Municipal Code. Staff completed these matters pursuant to the Commission's adoption of Resolution 95-005. Besides noticing the abutting residents, the adopted resolution was published in the Desert Sun newspaper on April 1, 1995, and posted in various areas of the City. Public Agency Comments On March 9,1995, staff mailed a request to all public agencies notifying them of the request to change the name of Old 52nd Avenue. No negative comments were received. Required Planning Commission Review The Planning Commission shall conduct a public hearing on this request to decide if the existing street should be renamed in Ms. Hack's honor. The Commission should take public testimony and can: 1) take formal action on the request by adoption of the attached resolution; 2) modify the attached draft resolution by substituting another name, or (3) continue the case for additional discussion. If the Planning Commission approves the petitioner's request, your decision will be transmitted to the City Council for their final review. The Planning Commission held its first public hearing on this request on April 11th. The Commission deliberated for some time and concluded that it might be more appropriate to rename the Downtown Community Park in her honor. Commissioner Abets stated that he would contact the Coachella Valley Recreation and Park District and report back with his finding to the Commission at their May 9th meeting. The Commission voted to continue their discussion to May 9th based on Commissioner Abets' suggestion. The Planning Commission minutes are attached (Attachment 3). On May 9,1995, the Commission continued the project to May 23rd to permit staff additional time to ascertain if the downtown park can be renamed. Correspondence to Coachella Valley Recreation and Park District On April 25,1995, staff sent a letter to the Coachella Valley Recreation and Park District requesting that they place the Commission's renaming request on their next agenda for consideration (Attachment 4� The Board will discuss the Commission's request this month, and staff should be able to inform the Commission on May 23rd of their decision. PCST.211 City Park Naming Policy The City Council has recently adopted a Park Naming Policy for parks located in the City. The Parks and Recreation Commission is currently soliciting name suggestions for the mini -park in the Cove which is located at the corner of Calle Colima and Eisenhower Drive, and the park in north La Quinta located at the corner of Adams Street and La Palma Drive (currently known as Palm Royale Park). Deadline for receiving suggestions is May 31, 1995. After review by the Parks and Recreation Commission, three names will be submitted to the City Council for final selection. Staff gave a copy of the information to the Commission on May 9,1995. Staff Comments There has been discussion by City staff to consider renaming the street to honor the Fritz Burns family. This street name would correspond to the name of the existing City Park that fronts part of this street. Both families have contributed greatly to the development of La Quinta (past or present). However, without any written opposition, staff would support the Volunteer Fire Department's request to rename the street to Frances Hack Lane as described in the attached draft resolution. Adopt Resolution 95- , recommending to the City Council approval of Street Name Change 95-006, a request to rename Old 52nd Avenue to Frances Hack Lane, east of Avenida Bermudas approximately +780 feet. Attachments: 1. Letter from applicant 2. Location map 3. Planning Commission minutes 4. Letter from staff 5. Various applicant support documents 6. Draft Resolution PCST.211 Attachment 1 March 10, 1995 Planning Commission City of La Quinta P. O. Box 1504 La Quinta, CA 92253 Dear Commissioners: This letter is from the La Quinta Volunteer Fire Department requesting that the old Avenue 52 be renamed to Francis Hack Lane in the name of Francis Hack. Francis was a long time resident that helped many programs in La Quinta. She has donated many dollars to help the L.Q.V.F.C. progress into having equipment that would make any full time fire department envious. She has truly helped save lives in La Quinta. She has also donated many pieces of play equipment to our parks and has sponsored numerous youth programs. When I started getting some information on Francis, everyone I talked to said one thing about Francis Hack. If someone or any organization needed help, there was nothing she wouldn't do to help. Sincerely, Bruce Pelletier Engineer bphackln C,j LO w Attachment 2 b NUAV Md 13hiS O U w G 133b1S NOSb33330 OC1 J U F- O U N M U C1 I un w z w C OpuOb aLLP) 'dOiON NSW', w a L L5 O N O CD U U N � i U' C O C W U ICu C C >o toro I S.L C Co LO 4 Ln w I s w � i U Cr 1 Z G J W \ Z C \ c Z \ O \ LL. \ w \ w z M o J \ _. +, C ro C O I u r v I \ Y •r O > i rC3 — — • Cj � W � U ' Z � Q O svonWb38 VQIN3Ad I I Svowb38 VGIN3AV to O O rn r c ro (Z to +a V) C 3 > > O. O Cu a) U r r ro r J ro ro CU U Attachment 3 Tr, t � Planning Commission Minutes April 11, 1995 /ommissioners rne awn Honeywell asked that the Specific Plan adoption s' red. Commissioner A on moved to reconsider 95-014, and Commission bell seconded the motion, nd animouslZoo ioners Aboved and seconded a ion to adopt n 95-014g approval of Sp is Plan 94-025, the condin the staff re and as amended. / ROLL CALL: YES: Commissioners els, Anderson, Butler, Newkirk, and Chairman Aolph. NOES: Commissioner Gardner. ABS Commissioner Barrows. ABSTAINING: None. B. Street Name Change 95-006; a request of the La Quinta Fire Department to rename a portion of the Old Avenue 52 to Frances Hack Lane. 1. Associate Planner Greg Trousdell presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. 2. Commissioner Butler if there was any intention to connect the two portions of Old Avenue 52. Associate Planner Trousdell responded that all the previous applications received for this area have been for private gated communities with no access to this street. Commissioner Butler asked if the City had any policies regarding naming streets after people. Staff stated there was no policy for people alive or passed away, and the only policy he was aware of was a policy passed by the City Council for naming parks. 3. Staff clarified that previous streets name changes that had been applied for were denied because the streets crossed different jurisdictions. This street entire length was within La Quinta city limits. s 4. Associate Planner Trousdell stated he had sent a letter of transmittal to the current tract owner of Tentative Tract 27613 south of 52nd Avenue (Temple Construction) and they never responded. S. Chairman Adolph asked whether staff had spoken with the Fire Department about re -naming the street to Fritz Burns in conjunction with the Fritz Burns Park. Staff stated they had not spoken with them but, since there station fronts on the street, they would prefer to have Frances Hack Lane. PC4-11 Planning Commission Minutes April 11, 1995 6. There being no further questions of staff, Chairman Adolph opened the public hearing. Mr. Robert Tyler of Velleta Drive, stated that the way "Francis" is spelled is not the way of spelling "Frances" for a woman. There being no further comment, Chairman Adolph closed the public hearing. 7. Commissioner Abets stated that Ms. Hack had done a lot for the City and it would be more befitting to have the Community Park named after her rather than the street. He preferred not to see streets renamed within La Quinta. Staff stated that the City had no control over the park. Community Development Director Jerry Herman stated that this lane must be changed as it cannot remain Old Avenue 52. 8. Commissioner Anderson stated he agreed with Commissioner Abets. but should the ability to rename the park fail there would be nothing to honor her. He suggested that this item be continued until a determination was made regarding the renaming of the Park. 9. Commissioner Gardner stated that he agreed with Commissioners Abets and Anderson but, the Planning Commission should be doing something to honor this Mrs. Hack. The chances of renaming the Park were slim to none and naming the street is available. Discussion a followed relative to renaming the Park and how long the process would take. 10. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Anderson/Abets to continue the Street Name Change request to May 9, 1995, for the reasons of finding a more significant site. Chairman Adolph asked that this decision be conveyed to the applicant. Unanimously approved. BUSINESS SESSION: A. ; a re st of KSL for an annual rpdeoFw of an approved development plan would allow 880 dwellin is on part of an 18-hole golf course on acres. Commissioners Gardner and And on withdrew due to a possible '0,000conflict of interest. 2. Associate Planner GregWo'usdell presented the information contained PC4-11 � rp• --=� T4 &f 4 4(4j 76-495 CALLE TAMPICO - LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253 - (619) 7774 .y nF TNt. FAX (619) 7774 April 25,1995 Attachment 4 Mr. Don Martin, Director Coachella Valley Recreation and Park District 45.871 Clinton Indio, CA 92201 SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR NAME FOR THE LA QUINTA COMMUNITY PARK Dear Don: On April iith the Planning Commission reviewed a request for a street name change for our Old Avenue 52. The request was to change the street to Frances Hack Lane. The Commission tabled this matter in order to request that the Recreation and Park District Board consider renaming the La Quinta Community Park in honor of Mrs. Hack. The Commission felt that Mrs. Hack's contributions to the City of La Quinta warranted more than a small lane named in her honor. Therefore, the Planning Commission requests that you place this request on your next agenda for consideration. Thank you for your assistance in this matter. We will wait to hear from you regarding the Board's action. Attached is a copy of the accomplishments attributed to Mrs. Hack for your information. Very truly yours, dJERRY HERMAN Community Development Director JH:bjs Enclosure LTlU A" i MAILING ADDRESS - P.O. BOX 1504 - LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253 A Various Support Documents Attachment 5 (1 0f- A.A. McCANDLESS ,05 APR 14 PM 1 13 P.O. Box 1624 La Quinta, Ca. CITY OF LA QUINT 92253 CITY MAWAQER'S OFFICE Mayor John Pena Members of the City Council 78-495 Calle Tampico La Quinta, California 92253 Dear Mayor Pena and Members of the City Council: It is my understanding that a reo_uest has been filed with the City Planning Commission for -a name change of the old Avenue 52 to be named in honor of Frances Hack. I first became acquainted with Frances in 1954 and enjoyed many years of an enduring friendship. No community has ever received greater support that what Frances Hack gave to La Quinta. Her contributions were unending, whether it be land for a park; support of the Volunteer Fire Department; working with the Chamber of Commerce; helping the Historical Society get its start, just to name a few. Fred Rice is quoted as saying, "She gave more of herself than anyone I know. She didn't Grant any glory." I couldn't agree more and I hope the City of La Quinta will honor Frances Hack's memory by naming old Avenue 52 in her honor. Sincerely, �f f/ Al McCandless Af .1 •J.... �J May 15, 1990 Honorable Mayor John Pena, Councilmembers and Friends Alt ,? r \vas\' � � •• The Grand Lady of La Quinta had her 90th birthday. Her accomplishments are many: First secretary of the Chamber of Commerce of La Quinta Donated Jaws of Life to La Quinta Fire Department Donated children's play area equipment at Community Park Donated the picnic area cover and tables Donated the mini park on Eisenhower Major donor to successful incorporation effort Donated to Casa Colima Crippled Children's School Donated to Animal Samaritan Donated to Blind Dogs of the Desert Donated Recovery Building at Living Desert in Palm Desert. Frances Hack is now at Eisenhower Medical Center in I.C.U. Two pints of blood have been administered to her and need replacement. Anyone from La Quinta giving blood, please give it in her name. She has done so much for us, this is our chance to show our gratitude by blood donations and prayers. Frances has done all these things without fanfare and has touched all our lives. She deserves some sort of permanent tribute in her honor while she's here to know about it. Dedicate the new library, the new school or a park in her name. Frances Hack is fighting for her life. Let's help her make the grade! Respectfully, MARGARET MIELE r /� and La Quinta benefactor ALE saves lives, property ,ngs The volunteer fire fighters of La 1; Quinta wish to give the Desert Cove G, Communities the opportunity to fu join us in our appreciation of the th donations of one of our major bene- b ieol- factors, a resident of long-standing sit and local businesswoman, Francis sil for Hack. N' "t of In recent months, Hack gen- Ot 'lee - erously contributed the amount of sn igan $10.000, which has been applied to A; He the purchase of a new fire engine. se end- In Past years, she made a donation wi at he of $15,000 to our organization for ge Is in the specific purpose of replacing the "Jaws o� Life" with a larger, the more up -to- ate model. This piece b O Ling of equipment is used to aid in free- W, ver, ing traffic accident victims who sp lity have been trapped within their W.* for vehicles, in many cases making the ra difference between life and death. We cool We extend our deepest gratitude lis and to Hackfor her contribution to our Bi the test effort to preserve the lives and frt property of the residents and visi- mf ing tors to the cove communities. Her spt and gifts have already touched count- m) less lives and will continue to do so dic ;ars for many years to come. :Ohl THOMAS PARKER art ac are and President La Ouinta Volunteer Fire Fighters e. voi ials 4) ■� 13 4) L LL L cc ■ �o >, v, cc u •.. aow ro a cc u c. cc G o x J w v ya g as a� w r74 -ao c,p°a v,CS.g a, . E cui u o�E ai(D 3c`ao�,u r � 3U"-.. o.eo w b„uc4 ai..E c.a�0 g gets CD y g .' y QJ t0 c..O 'O char � 4- rA CIS•�-+ � y rp+ > 'p .L'�' d > 'C7 w ca G7 .I cps to v, G :+ O t. 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R O g(Z w,G•C] �Z.. u o E d g-' ca a 0r. .0 M >+ a 3 C cdy o a.c art o04 yoyoG�oEoo.`-n�o' yriw U t0 m� xm tO.wW.0 �. y E � a 00.'[+ Dies . • Frances Hack, film industry figure, dies By MIKE KATAOKA The Press -Enterprise Frances Lucille Hack, whose work behind the scenes led to stardom for Shirley Temple and Tyrone Power and whose quiet philanthropy helped to shape La Quinta, died Sunday in Rancho Mirage. She was 90. a We kind of thought of her as 'the grand old lady of La Quinta;' said Fred Wolff, who headed La Quinta's successful incorporation in 1982 and served as the city's first mayor. , "She was very generous and dedicated to the community," he said. Stepping down La Quinta historian Fred Rice said. "She was like our first lady of caring, of helping La Quints... She was giving without expecting anything in return." Before Hack moved to the desert in the late 1940s, she had worked as a studio talent scout in Hollywood. In a 1982'lntervtew with The Press -Enterprise, Hack recounted how she spotted Shirley Temple at a talent hunt for kids and pulled the curly-haired moppet out for a screen test. "I saw this little blond run - (See DIES. Page B-4) Indio High School athletic director Mike Heron announces he is leaving the post after 10 years. SPORTS, C-1 (From Page B-1) ning down the staircase and said. 'See that little girl? She has it.' " Hack said. Hack arranged Shir- ley's first two screen tests, but her first movie role didn't come until several months later when Twen- tieth Century Fox signed her to a contract to play "Little Miss Marker." Hack also recalled in the 1982 interview that a matinee - idol -to -be, Tyrone Power, sought her counsel when he was starting out in show business. Hack recom- mended that Power go to the Chicago World's Fair to get some public exposure, even as a barker if he had to. It worked. Another Hack discovery was comedic actress Marie Wilson. Hack was casting an "Our Gang" comedy for the Hal Roach Studio when Wilson arrived wearing a "long mink coat and funny clothes." Hack's Hollvwood back- ground was a matter she kept private for many of her 43 years in La Quinta. It was in April 1982 that she shared center stage with famed film director Frank Capra as hon- orary co-chairmen of the citytlood inauguration ceremony. Hack earned the honor not because of her eye for movie talent but for the helping hand she provided various community groups, including the cityhood committee. She met her husband, Perry Hack, at a screen test he had won after being voted the most popu- lar man on the University of Washington campus. His movie career went nowhere but he had great success in the land develop- ment business. The Hacks discovered La Quinta during a holiday visit in 1947 when Palm Springs was booked. They went to La Quinta and immediately fell In love with the community. She became in- volved in community affairs by organizing the La Quinta Chamber of Commerce and becoming the first secretary. Over the years, she helped acquire park land and donated the funds for playground equip- ment at the La Quinta Community Park. After her husband died, Hack remained active in the com- munity as a real estate broker and a supporter of such causes as a private school in La Quinta, the volunteer fire department, the Living Desert and Animal Samari- tans. "She was always there ready to help on any need." Rice said. Hack is survived by two sis- ters, Mary Martin and Loys Scott, both of La Quinta: a brother, Jack deKay of Hemet, and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Religious Science Church of the Desert in Palm Desert. Burial will be private. MUM I Ut (iUF1'hR OF HOLYWO' `'0 THE SERENITY OF LA QUINTA, FRANCES LI;CMU DE KAY DEFLNI— oUCCESS AND PHE ANTHROPY .. . SUCCESSFUL WOMAN rances de Kay knew all that glitters is certainly not gold. Though a millionaire several times over by the time she passed away in 1990. at the age of 91. de Kay was descr;bed by those who knew her as a strong woman blessed with a penchant for the simple things in life. "She could have had any exotic thing she wzrited, but she didn't," said Man• Martin. de Kay's sister. ':ill she wanted were her dogs and her morning walks in her slippers." Consistent with the philanthropy she practiced during life, much of de Kays $4 million estate was divid- ed up among various charities and facilities like City of Hope and Children's Hospital. Her generosity touched Casa Colina as well. Driven by the belief that she was acting on her sister's wishes, Martin, co -executor of the estate, deeded a partial piece of prime. undeveloped commercial property in downtown La Quinta to Casa Colina. It was perhaps the last act in a long history between de Kay and Casa Colina. By the time of her death, de Kay had been on a grand ride through life. from the movie lots of Holl•%vood to the serenity of the low desert, a here she helped huild la Quinta. the «orld famous golf resort and long time �smter hangout for the stars. After 'first thriving as a talent agent during Tinsel Town's 1930s heyday, de Kay decided to pass on fame and moved to Claremont where she settled with her husband Pern• Hack. a local contractor. Life in the Pomona Valley was good for the couple. where Pern• enjoyed entertaining his friends. "He "as a big handsome man.' recalls Mdrun. "fie liked his friends and he liked his fun." It was during this time that Hack corre- sponded with Casa Colina's founder Mother Smith. %%rating her at one point that he looked forward to %\orking on the hospital's expansion. Then the ,ouple pulled up stakes and moved into the desert. where they bega:i to purchase propem. In the late 19-0s. de Kay and Casa Colina mLt again «hen her brother Robert had a stroke and ..as admitted to the hospital's stroke was a F..: •use ag �Opd talent roa , lw Tinsel later, left the ct heyday. She Serenity of Qfioilntae < rehabilitation unit. "They gave ! Bob such wonderful treatment there, it really made an impression on the family," Martin said. Following de Kay's death. Martin said she was gripped by the feeling that de Kay wanted some of her estate to go to Casa Colina. "I don't know, there: was just something in my mind that Casa was Frannie and Perms choice," she said. "That was so firmly embedded in my mind, no one was going to change it.;, Martin said that two days after the estate's disbursements a judge for approval. her decision to give the land to Casa Col %,indicated. Sifting through de Kays dusty hoxes and files. she an old envelope. Inside ..as a letter, dated lulu 26. 1952. from Colina's Mother Smith to Perry Hack. She was writing in respc letter Hack had sent her. expressing his desire to build a worN for the kids at what was then called Casa Colina Convalescent for Crippled Children. "I am glad you remember my dream of a workshop for tht handicapped young people." ,he wrote. "Say. son, wouldn't a fun building that shopr I would make you the contractor and watch the progress even -clay and make plans for the future." Martin said that as she read the letter. she felt as if two fac smiling at her from above. "It was as if Frannie and Pern• touched me on the shoulde said 'Honey. you did the right thing."' PLANNED GIVING Jp ANN GRIMES IS A C,iALIFORNIA.N IN THE PUREST SE] to :inn Grimes is a Californian in the purest sense. A third-generation*native of the Golden State. Grimes grew up in the Southland and grad- uated from the Claremont Colleges. As president of Grimes Electric in Anaheim, a position she filled after her husband Harold died in 1989. Grimes has deftly navigated the company through the rough waters of Southern California's = economv. ` Last summer, Jo Ann was considering what to do with 160 acres of irrigated farm land in the Imperial Vallev which was gene-ating only a marginal monthly income. She was looking for a wav to make the land a more profitable asset. When the land was appraised at S iIi.000. Jo Ann knew sl expect to pay a substantial amount in capital gains tax if she c sell it outright. Rather than take such a loss on a flat sale, she instead opt creating a Charitable Remainder Unitrust that offered her a hi benefits. By instituting such a trust. Jo Ann did not have to pay cap taxes on the sale of the property. The funds generated by the were, in turn, reinvested in a manner that can provide her a I quarterly income than the propem• had previously generated since the fund is a charitable gift, she became eligible for a lai income tax deduction. The trust will pay to Ann a set percentage of the principal rest of her life. Vben she passes awav, the trust will dissolve: remaining funds will go to Casa Colina. Io Ann said she decided to create such a trust with Casa C after considering other prestigious institutions. In the end shy ed to work with Casa Colina because of Casa's commitment o ing people rebuild their lives through rehabilitation. "I believe the spectrum of care that ;rasa Colina provides wonderful," Grimes said. Z'�te City of Ca Puilf ta, Califorflia INCORPORATED MAY 1, 1982 WHEREAS, Frances Hack has been a La Quinta resident for over 35 years and has shown a great love for her community by her continual involvement in the advancement and betterment of the community; and WHEREAS, Frances Hack, lead the formation of the La Quinta Chamber of Commerce in order to advance the business community; and WHEREAS, Frances Hack, in believing that local government was necessary in order to plan for orderly growth and for the citizens to have control over their direction, helped to underwrite funding of the task force for the incorporation of La Quinta; and WHEREAS, Frances Hack, in continuing to think of her fellow -man, purchased the "jaws of life" equipment for the La Quinta Fire Department; and WHEREAS,. Frances Hack's love for children resulted in her providing the playground in the La Quinta Community Park and spearheading both with financing and real estate know-how, the first La Quinta Marywood Day Care School; and WHEREAS, Frances Hack helped to underwrite the cost of construction of the community center in the park; and WHEREAS, Frances Hack, whose love for children gave La Quinta something that .money cannot buy, a bright future for the youth of La Quinta; and WHEREAS, the citizens of La Quinta extend a heartfelt thank you from all of us who live, work and play in La Quinta - we love you! NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT, I, WILLIAM R. HOYLE, Mayor of the City of La Quinta, do hereby proclaim June 5, 1988 as FRANCES HACK DAY in the City of La Quinta and ask all citizens to join me in paying tribute to her on Sunday, June 5th at La Quinta Hotel, where the La Quinta Historical Society will honor her with the "Gamby Award". ---- _. -- APR 1 `` 19915 ATTESTED TO: •,• ••`••^ rrry F /�Dl L A QUINT, A HISToniCAL SOCIETY' BOX 1283 , LA OU1111A, LA 92253-1283 IMMEDIATE RELEASE No, it's not the "Oscar" award or -the "Grammy" award . Contact: Fred Rice 619/564-4823 . it's much more important to the residents of La Quinta . . . it is the "Gamby" award. "Gamby" is the lovable gambel quail who makes its home all over Coachella Valley and especially in La Quinta. The award consists of a lucite baby gambel quail with his heart in a miniature cloisonne city seal of La Quinta. The trophy also con- tains an ancient Cahuillan Indian artifact locked in its base to show respect and honor to its people who lived in our Community before us. Cahuilla literally means "masterful force" and "talented people". According to the Cahuilla customs, the award should remain forever in La Quinta. The La Quinta Historical Society will honor Ms. Frances Hack, revered citizen of La Quinta with the "Gamby" award. Her dedication to retaining the natural beauty of the Community over the years, helping with both her time and money, giving to our chiidrens' playground, our City's incorporation, our fire department, our community park, our Chamber of Commerce and lastly her love of La Quinta's historical past makes Frances a prime candidate for this award. Be there at the La Quinta Hotel on June 5, 1988 at 2:00 p.m. so we can all say "Thank you, Frances, we love you!" DAILY NEWS, Monday, May 17, 1982 9 1 , 4 Ilki +� c { SCHOOL DEDICATED — Frances Hack, right, is being honored by Mary O'Neill, director of Marywood Country Day School. Mrs. Hack is a 'patron of the school. Frances Hach honored LA QUINTA — As is completes its first successful year of opera- tion. Marywood Country Day School held a dedication recently in honor of Frances Hack, La Quinta pioneer. Mrs. Hack. who has lived in La Quinta for 35 years. was the real es- tate broker who origin- ally handled the negoti- ations when Mary O'Neill, founder and director of Marywood, purchased the school property which is located at 77-224 Potrero. During the brief ded- ication ceremony in which a bronze plaque was unveiled to honor Mrs. Hack as patron of the school, Dr. O'Neill said, "This is our day to thank Frances Hack — without her, Marywood would not exist." In response, Mrs. Hack said, "I think I always wanted to be a teacher, and when I met Mary O'Neill I knew I wanted to be a part of what she was creating here." About 80 civic of- ficials, friends and parents attended the reception which conclud- ed with a champagne buffet. Amongst them were Fred Wolff, La Quinta City Council- man; Susan Marx, Palm Springs School Board; Kay Oleson, Riverside County Planning Com- mission; Lloyd Mary- anov, Palm Springs Mayor Pro-Tem; Judge and Mrs. Stanley Barnes. 0 n -Qp 07 ftit 5 � aa�,�ror0 to b w> s r m C 92 �UQ��� n 10 ^ wm �. Ro' to owe 6 A>� G ' �l rb m W E3 c O Arty �p n CSC A 9 �AD p �e' "J, r 5* A CD •dfDCp fn'•�n� Npj p a °° c. o: �.nc � ►= R y A P M�00 Cr � �AK M � y n ti M� cc r. w�ti Wa.•o1A �m 'v w.0 .�►fDy�y�. •ems romoa:a.oa ,aa a ..,ova coo a r a� La Quinta be I . ..� ftd n 0a3�3 vCr x. Co Ad saves lives, The volunteer fir Quinta wish to give Communities the join us in our appr donations of one of 4 factors, a resident c and local businessa Hack. In recent moat] erously contributed $10,000, which has the purchase of a n In past years, she rr of $15,000 to our o the specific purpos the "Jaws o� Life" more up t ate me of equipment is uses ing traffic acciderr have been trapped vehicles, in many ca difference between I We extend our dee to Hack for her cont effort to preserve property of the resit tors to the cove con gifts have already 1 less lives and will co for many years to cot THO La Oulnta Volunteer La Quinta residents pay,trit to a `good friend and neighl By HELLE RUSSELL Rice said Hack was sell Desert Sun Staff Writer the award for her efforts it LA QUINTA — City officials and ing the beauty of La Qu friends praised longtime resident investing her time and mor Frances Hack as the city's "good community." friend and neighbor" at a ceremony Her achievements incluc Sunday. heading formation of thi Hack, a 35-year resident, was ber of Commerce and sery awarded the La Quinta Historical first secretary, rallying Society's "Gamby Award" for com- Quinta's incorporation w munity service. and buying the "jaws of "When you think of La Quinta, Fire Department rescue w you think of Frances Hack;' said Hack has sponsored Fred Rice, president of the histori- projects aimed at youth, i cal society. providing playground ec About 80 people attended the for the community park ceremony at the La Quinta Hotel. 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OI ] J '� Y O C G O V O 01 4 t C 7] ] yo`cSEd� f�1 as oY. aop m c ysyy a:"i cC e] UCY y y C �� y OYXJ� u C C J J E ].0 O qU °S QOI N Nmm q q y v ], C 'JU JJ —...2m T O -0. m'o Q VE U°_ cd yyOcl Tmpm c'-' q�af `uo Jv ] N a b~ '0 y , - 9 t] L C] ] 4 O 9 O 9 �, 4 N w� N ] ^ zLm-�r=Ym ii¢i i--..J-df-m0'F-i ...�-4 cc n0i�mU c Marywood Country lay SCAoo[ January 5, 1984 Mrs. Frances Hack Post Office Box 191 La Quinta, CA 92253 Dear Frances: Your most recent and generous gift to Marywood is greatly appreciated by all of those who believe in what Mary is doing for the next generation of Americans. Your unselfish gifts have kept the cause going many times when it looked otherwise useless. Frances, it is a pleasure to know a fine lady like you. I am personally grateful to Marywood for allowing me the opportunity to be acquainted with you. Thank you for your ongoing interest in the school and for always seeming to be there when help is needed. Due to your help Mary and her staff can continue to offer what I believe is the finest education available in this area. Yours truly, — s M. Agnew President Board of Directors MARY O'NEILL Dimeter 77.22 564.13" P.O 346.4285 La Ouinta,( 600 Margarita Avenue Coronado, California 92118 June 8, 1988 Ms. Frances Hack Coachella Valley Realty Co. 77-885 Montezuma P. 0. Box 191 La Quinta, CA 92253 Dear Frances: I was very pleased to learn that the La Quinti Historical Society honored you recently with thi "Gamby Award". Based on what little I know abou! your activities in La Quinta, I am sure it was ver, well deserved. Again, my congratulations. WTW:dm Sincerely, f1b.LAI William T. Ward APR ! 9 1S9 CAPITOL OFFIC- P..—t 19161 445 9211 L P " ♦ _ z .�tisrmblU y, 0'.—[T 0[[Itt 125 Wts+ M., scow Av[nu[ $U1r[ iDl • 4f E C• 98 25 Mlif�nitt Omr 461 Pnow[ 16191 469 6924 ,�itttliiP R�veas Ds+R V�Rc.w.• R•swuss[n 42 600 B A... STRAT.vt ASs.iTAw+ S[ BILL BRADLEY R ROSAL.A Ar1tAw+o PO.E 151 wowc 181 FIELD R[AR[S[w .'+ ASSEMBLYMAN SEVENTY SIXTH DISTRICT MEMBER OF THE ASSEMBLY RURAL CAUCUS S�,L F-[.o R[ June 17, 1988 Mrs. Frances Hack 77-885 Calle Montezuma La Quinta, CA 92253 Dear Mrs. Hack: My personal congratulations for being selected the city of La Quinta's"good friend and neigh- bor�� at a civic ceremony this past week. Your sincere personal interest in retaining the beauty of La Quinta is a worthy investment of time and money. The "GAMEY AWARD" is obviously bestowed on very special people in the community. Best Wishes for continued success in the future projects you are planning. If I can assist you, feel free to contact my Rancho Mirage office. Sincerely, Bill Bradley / Assemblyman, 76th District BB:mf T4ht 4 4(4j QUIA&j 78-105 CALLE ESTADO - LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253 - (619) 564-2246 August 5, 1988 !P Frances L. Hack P.O. Box 191 La Quinta, California 92253 Dear Frances: On behalf of the City Council and the residents of the City of La Quinta, please accept our heartfelt thanks and appreciation for your contribution for playground equipment for La Quinta's first neighborhood mini -park. The love and concern you have shown for our community during the past many years is recognized by the respect and affection in which you are held by the entire community. The City of La Quinta is striving to provide its citizens with a City they can be proud to call "The Gem of the Desert", and your contributions have certainly added to that effort. Sincerely, 1,6 � � - /, 4-Z WILLIAM R. HOYLE, Mayor City of La Quinta, California MAILING ADDRESS - P.O. BOX 1504 - LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253 RESOLUTION 95- A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE APPLICATION TO CHANGE THE STREET NAME OF OLD 52ND AVENUE BETWEEN AVENIDA BERMUDAS AND ITS TERMINUS 780-FEET EAST TO FRANCES HACK LANE. CASE NO.: STREET NAME CHANGE 95-006 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, did on the 28th day of March, 1995, in accordance with Section 14.08.050 of the La Quinta Municipal Code state, at the request of the La Quinta Volunteer Fire Department, their intent to consider a change in the street name Old 52nd Avenue to Frances Hack Lane; and, WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, at the same meeting did set April 11, 1995, as a public hearing date on the above matter, in accordance with Section 14.08.050 of the La Quints Municipal Code; and, WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, did hold public hearings on the 1lth day of April, 1995, the 9th day of May, 1995, and the 23rd day of May, 1995, on Street Name Change 95-006 and recommended approval to the City Council; and, WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, at the meeting held on the 23rd day of May 1995, did find the following facts and reasons to approve Street Name Change 95-006. 1. This street name change does not conflict with any approved specific plan, other street names, the La Quinta General Plan, or the La Quinta Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance. 2. The owners of all land adjacent to the affected street have been notified and no objections to the change in the street name have been received. 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 approval of Street Name Change 95- 006 changing the street name from Old 52nd Avenue between Avenida Bermudas and its terminus 780-feet east to Frances Hack Lane. RESOCC.128 1 Resolution 95- PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta Planning Commission held on this 23rd day of May, 1995, by the following vote to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: DON ADOLPH, Chairman City of La Quinta, California ATTEST: JERRY HERMAN, Community Development Director City of La Quinta, California RESOCC.128 2 i Caile Sinaloa Calle Durango La Ouinta Cove CALLE TAMPICO OLD AVENUE 52 N ' 0 a 0 z i a CITRUS COUNTRY CLUB 4 1 „j AVENUE 52 Citrus Grove Hacienda Del Sato nLD AVENUE 52 Ahmanson Ranch CORAL REEF FOUNTAIN RAKE CASE MAP CAM Nm Street Name Change 95-006 La Quinta Vollunteer Fire Department From: Old .52nd Avenue To: Frances Hack Lane W K N nn O 1' AVENUE 52 Citrus Grove Citrus Grove NORTH SCALE: nts PH #2 STAFF REPORT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DATE: MAY 23,1995 CASE NO.: TENTATIVE TRACT 28149 OWNER: KSL PGA WEST CORPORATION (MR. S. CHEVIS HOSEA) ENGINEER: WATSON & CHRISTIANSEN, ENGINEERS LOCATION: WEST SIDE OF MADISON STREET AND NORTH AND EAST OF SOUTHERN HILLS IN PGA WEST (ATTACHMENT 1) REQUEST: APPROVAL TO RESUBDIVIDE 20 ACRES INTO 84 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOTS AND FOUR COMMON LOTS ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: THIS TRACT MAP WHICH IS A PART OF PGA WEST HAS BEEN DETERMINED TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65457(a). AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT WAS PREPARED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE OVERALL "PGA WEST SPECIFIC PLAN" AND CERTIFIED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON MAY 1,1984. A SUBSEQUENT EIR WAS PREPARED AND ADOPTED AS PART OF AMENDMENT #1 TO THE PGA WEST SPECIFIC PLAN AND CERTIFIED ON SEPTEMBER 20, 1988. THEREFORE, NO ADDITIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW IS DEEMED NECESSARY. GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (2-4 DU/AC) ZONING: R-2 BACKGROUND: Related Past Actions 1. Specific Plan 83-0021PGA West - approval of a 1665 acre project oriented around four 18-hole golf courses with 5,000 residential units, 20 acre retailloffice commercial complex, and 65 acre resort village with a 400-room hotel and 250 apartment/bungalow hotel units. The project was approved in 1984. The plan was subsequently revised to increase the number of hotel rooms from 650 to 1,000 in September,1988. PCST.216 1 2. General Plan Amendment 84-002, Change of Zone 84-007, and Environmental Impact report - approved concurrently with Specific Plan 83-002. 3. Tract Map 21643 subdivided this area in 1989. The map allowed 30 condominium residential lots and eight golf course lots on 391.6 acres. The final map was recorded in June, 1989. 4. Tract Map 25500 further subdivided this area in 1989 (Attachment #2). The map allowed 295 condominium residential units (40 lots) on 41.4 acres. Medalist units (156) and Champion units (139) were approved for this tract. The Medalist units (6- plex design) range in size from 1,288 to 2,129 square feet and are two stories high. The Champion units (4-plex design) range in size from 1,220 to 2,490 square feet and one story high. In 1990, an amendment to Tract 25500 (Amendment #1) was permitted. The amendment permitted an extra 51 units because an additional five acres were acquired. The unit types were to be the Legends (23 units, one story) and Champions (28 units, one story The new areas were located on the south side of Southern Hills and along Winged Foot (Attachment 3). Since the 1989/90 approvals, various portions of the amended tract map were finaled and recorded (i.e., Phase I - IV). The amended area south of Southern Hills is not part of this subdivision request. 5. Tentative Parcel Map Z7331 was processed by the Sunrise Company in 1991. The map requested that 18.75 acres be reverted to acreage to allow the applicant and the owner the advantage to request release of the original improvement bonds which were posted for the project without having to complete the improvements on future Big Spring (private street) or any other unfinished improvements. Once the reversion to acreage is finaled, the property owner must file a new land division application with the City to resubdivide the property into new parcels. The map was never finaled. Site Information The subject property is a portion of PGA West near the northeastern boundary adjacent to Madison Street and 54th Avenue. The property is vacant at this time. The property in question consists of 20+ acres and was originally created by Tract 25500 in 198911990. At that time, the property was proposed to be developed with air -space condominium units. KSL purchased the property in 1994. The vacant properties to the east of Madison Street are outside of the PGA West project. To the west side of this tract, the property is developed with Legend condominium units built by the Sunrise Company in 1989 (Tract 22432). A portion of the existing Jack Nicholas Resort Golf Course is located in the center of this site. Additionally, approximately 59 homes are built on Laurel Valley at this time. Street improvements along Southern Hills, Winged Foot, and Laurel Valley have been installed by the previous subdivider. PCST.216 2 Project Proposal The twenty acres covered in this request allowed 140 Champion air space condominium units in 1990. The applicant has requested a reduction to 84 units, a net reduction of 56 units. The residential lots are 55-feet by 155-feet (8,525 sq. ft.) or larger (Attachment 4). The proposed lots will be developed with single family detached units. The final housing units for the lots has not been submitted to staff, but the applicant can either pursue development of the original units or use their recently reviewed compatibility units per Plot Plan 95-552 once they are approved by the City Council. The applicant will be prepared to discuss his development plans for this 20 acre site at the meeting. Planning Commission Notices Public notices were mailed to all adjacent property owners and a public notice was published in the Desert Sun newspaper on May 12,1995. No written comments were received prior to May 18,1995. Public Agency Comments Staff requested agency comments on March 6,1995. No negative comments were received. All written correspondence is on file with staff. ANALYSIS: 1. The Champion units, which were previously approved for development within this proposed tract area, were to be built by Sunrise Company. The new developer will submit their plans for Planning Commission review and approval if they do not use previously approved unit types for PGA West (see Condition #10). 2. Sig common area lots for swimming pools/spas were shown on Tract 25500 (Amendment #1) in 1990 for this 20 acre site. With the proposal before the Commission at this time, four common area lots are proposed. A reduction of two common lots and/or recreation facilities. In the original map, approximately one poollspa complex was proposed for every 25 homes. Therefore, staff is not uncomfortable with this request because approximately 40% of the original units have been eliminated and the final recreational amenities package shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission (see Condition #49) and the PGA West Homeowners' Association. Staff also feels that each common area improvement should include restrooms for both members and landscape workers (see Condition #50) because this has been required by the Planning Commission in the past for gated communities. FINDINGS: Findings necessary to recommend approval of this tentative tract can be made and are attached to the draft Planning Commission resolution. PCST.216 3 CONCLUSION: This tentative tract map is acceptable provided the attached Conditions of Approval are imposed. Any applicable specific plan conditions of approval will need to be complied with. RECOMMENDATION: Move to adopt Planning Commission Resolution 95- , recommending to the City Council approval of Tentative Tract 28149, subject to conditions. Attachments: 1. Location map 2. Tract Map 25500 3. Tract Map 25500 (Amendment 1) 4. Tentative Tract Map 28149 5. Draft Planning Commission Resolution PCST.216 4 Alrlr •E1cMKlE3UU n Avenue 54 _ !ft AVBAM� Future%o „ Commercial a o ® C? o 0 0 0p0 c TPC'STAOIUM GOLF'COURSE co 8 111 O ® Y U O a O V a W� �o _ �� 1 C C�4' n �. �J FIEMOErWN0UfEFUM NEW HUM �iy e® R ®® w,I��C� YMMMCUMapuwwl ®®®® il t CASE MAP CASE No. I' °o i CD cd JACK I MILAUS IF RESORT COURSE 1 i �0 PGA West Composite Map I SCALE: ntS ATTACHMENT 2 Avenue 54 : TENTATITiVE RESIDENTIAL USE CHAMPIONS ,35 UNITS / MEDALI575 156 UN IT5 FUTURE RESIDENTIAL 104 UN ITS CHAMPIONS J e rt � •`C/,�� cl It t� �--' =— TRACT 2071T h r t l i '• +'I �'.' . • �f_j • ,, n , —a, a1_ Qj REC IVED i o a c:3 1• NOV 81989,tip CITY OF 4A QUINTA e PLANNING & DE ELOPMENT DEPT. �r m i ' ,ut :•. "�� �i ;f I I / m m° ® I � �• %. , rune" WJA > s ' I I• , Southern Hills ..,✓f,, p ;��, a.. 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AG �I i D+.ln LDI no+'r , • e is rG • � L `4a \ :,, �// — - - l - coeYDfr tO+e rton '• .t-, .+a AG ♦. �� • 1 -� «r L AC AIlf14 IROrlGr •)0H Ir OTES A.,H. A / u.Ys a er n WILT ro Inene. , A rreoe ri •. M . , / PI' • i i, 44 RNITI W IT.+r rr� N. I I k��lt j I �'^L c PRIVATE STREET SECTION N / ,,.. ram• .��._��-- ' PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 95- A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE TRACT 28149 TO ALLOW THE CREATION OF A LAND SALES SUBDIVISION AT PGA WEST CASE NO. TT 28149 - KSL RECREATION CORPORATION WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, did on the 23rd day of May, 1995, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider the request of KSL Recreation Corp. to subdivide 20 acres into 84 residential lots and four common lots, generally located on the west of Madison Street, north and east of Southern Hills in PGA West, more particularly described as: BEING A SUBDIVISION OF LOTS 1 THROUGH 6, LOT A-4, LOT D OF TRACT 25500-4 AS RECORDED IN BOOK 232 AT PAGES 87 THROUGH 94 INCLUSIVE, OF MAPS, TOGETHER WITH LOT 2 OF TRACT NO. 25500-1 AS RECORDED IN BOOK 215 AT PAGES 28 THROUGH 33 OF MAPS, INCLUSIVE , ALL RECORDS OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. LOCATED IN THE EAST ONE-HALF OF SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE 7 EAST, SAN BERNARDINO MERIDIAN. WHEREAS, said Tentative Map has complies with the requirements of "The Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970" as amended (Resolution 83-63), in that the Community Development Director has determined that the proposed tentative tract is a part of and is consistent with the PGA West Specific Plan, for which an Environmental Impact Report was certified on May 1, 1984. Based upon the above information, the determination was made that the proposal is exempt from further environmental consideration per Section 65457(a) of the California Government Code; and, WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony and arguments, if any, of all interested persons desiring to be heard, said Planning Commission did find the following facts to justify the recommendation for approval of said tentative tract map: 1. That Tentative Tract 28149, as conditionally approved, is consistent with the PGA West Specific Plan, the goals, policies and intent of the La Quinta General Plan, and the standards of the Municipal Land Division Ordinance in that the tract complies with the land use designation for Low Density residential development. 2. That the subject site is physically suitable for the proposed land division. xnsorc.1 is 3. That the design of Tentative Tract 28149 will not cause substantial environmental damage or injury to fish or wildlife, or their habitat. 4. That the design of the subdivision, as conditionally approved, will not cause serious public health problems. WHEREAS, in the review of this Tentative Tract Map, the Planning Commission has considered the effect of the contemplated action of the housing needs of the region for purposes of balancing the needs against the public service needs of the residents of the City of La Quinta and its environs with available fiscal and environmental resources; NOW, THERE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, as follows: 1. That the above recitations are true and constitute the findings of the Commission in this case; 2. That it does hereby reconfirm the conclusion of the previous Environmental Impact Report for the PGA West Specific Plan for this Tentative Tract; 3. That it does hereby recommend approval to the City Council of the above -described Tentative Tract Map 28149 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 23rd day of May, 1995, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: DON ADOLPH, Chairman City of La Quinta, California ATTEST: JERRY HERMAN, Community Development Director City of La Quinta, California RESOPc.115 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 95-_ CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED TENTATIVE TRACT 28149 MAY 23, 1995 GENERAL 1. Tentative Tract Map 28149 shall comply with the requirements and standards of the State Subdivision Map Act, the City of La Guinta Land Division Ordinance, and all other applicable laws in effect at the time of approval of this tentative map unless otherwise modified by the following conditions. 2. This tentative tract map approval shall expire and become void two years from City Council approval date unless extended pursuant to the City's Subdivision Ordinance. 3. This approval shall be in compliance with all applicable conditions and applicable provisions of Specific Plan 83.002. Except as provided herein, the approval of this tentative tract map or any final map for this development shall in no way reduce or nullify the applicant's responsibility to satisfy Conditions of Approval for underlying specific plans, tentative map or final maps. 4. The developer shall retain a qualified archaeologist immediately upon discovery of any archaeological remains or artifacts and employ appropriate mitigation measures during project development. 5. Any minor changes in lot mix, sizes, lines, or shapes, or street alignments, shall be reviewed and approved by the Community Development Department prior to any final map approvals for recordation. 6. The applicant shall comply with the recommendations of the completed noise analysis for "PGA (Nest". 7. All lighting facilities shall comply with Chapter 9.210 (Outdoor Light Control) and be designed to minimize light and glare impacts to surrounding property. All lighting to be installed shall be subject to review and approval by the Community Development Department. Applicant shall submit plans for street lighting along roads, if any, for review and approval by the Community Development Department. The development of custom, single-family lots shall be governed by the Design Guidelines of Specific Plan 83- 002, to assure that building architecture, building materials and colors, building height and setbacks, and landscape design follow appropriate design themes throughout the tract. a. Prior to issuance of an occupancy permit for any house within Tentative Tract 28149, landscapinglgroundcover and permanent irrigation shall be installed and appropriately maintained. Type of planting, method of installation, and maintenance techniques shall be subject to plan approval by the Community Development Department. CONAPRU.153 Conditions of Approval Tentative Tract 28149 May 23,1995 9. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the applicant shall prepare and submit a written report to the Community Development Director demonstrating compliance with those Conditions of Approval and mitigation measures of the Environmental Impact Report prepared for Specific Plan 83.002 and Tentative Tract 28149, which must be satisfied prior to the issuance of a grading permit. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall prepare and submit a written report to the Community Development Director demonstrating compliance with those Conditions of Approval and mitigation measures of The Environmental Impact Report prepared for Specific Plan 83.002 and Tentative Tract 28149, which must be satisfied prior to the issuance of a building permit. Prior to final building inspection approval, the applicant shall prepare and submit a written report to the Community Development Director demonstrating compliance with all remaining Conditions of Approval and mitigating measures of the Environmental Impact Report prepared for Specific Plan 83.002 and Tentative Tract 28149. The Community Development Director may require inspections or other monitoring to assure such compliance. 10. The applicant/developer shall submit preliminary single family architectural plans for construction in Tract 28149 for review and approval by the Planning Commission if the originally approved units are not built or the applicant does not use the compatible units proposed pursuant to Plot Plan 95.552. The plans shall be architecturally compatible with the existing units in the project area and obtain approval of PGA West Homeowners' Association if necessary. 11. Upon their approval by the City Council, the City Clerk is authorized to file these Conditions of Approval with the Riverside County Recorder for recordation against the properties to which they apply. 12. If the applicant desires to phase improvements and obligations required by the conditions of approval, a phasing plan shall be submitted to the Public Works Department for review and approval by the City Engineer. The applicant shall complete required improvements and satisfy obligations as set forth in the approved phasing plan. Improvements and obligations required of each phase shall be completed and satisfied prior to completion of homes or occupancy of permanent buildings within the phase unless a subphasing plan is approved by the City Engineer. 13. Prior to the issuance of a grading or 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: Fire Marshal Public Works Department (Grading Permit, Improvement Permit) Community Development Department Riverside Co. Environmental Health Department Coachella Valley Unified School District Coachella Valley Water District Imperial Irrigation District CONAPRVL.153 2 Conditions of Approval Tentative Tract 28149 May 23,1995 California Regional Water Quality Control Board (NPDES Permit) The applicant is responsible for any requirements of the permits or clearances from those jurisdictions. If the requirements include approval of improvement plans, applicant shall furnish proof of said approvals prior to obtaining City approvals and signatures on the plans. Evidence of permits or clearances from the above jurisdictions shall be presented to the Building Department at the time of the application for a building permit for the use contemplated herewith. 14. 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 building permits. 15. Except as otherwise modified herein, Tentative Tract Map 28149 shall comply with all requirements of the Conditions of Approval of the underlying Tentative Tract 25500-1 and Tract Map 25500.4. PROPERTY RIGHTS 16. All easements, rights -of -way and other property rights required of the tentative map or otherwise necessary to facilitate the ultimate use of the subdivision and functioning of improvements shall be dedicated, granted or otherwise conferred, or the process of said dedication, granting, or conferral shall be ensured, prior to approval of a final map or filing of a certificate of compliance for waiver of a final map. The conferral or guarantee of conferral shall include irrevocable offers to dedicate or grant easements to the City for access to and maintenance, construction, and reconstruction of all required improvements which are located on privately -held lots or parcels. 17. If the applicant proposes vacation or abandonment of any existing rights of way or access easements which give access rights to any properties owned by others, the applicant shall provide approved alternate rights of way or access easements to those properties. 18. The applicant shall dedicate a 10-foot public utility easements contiguous with and along both sides of all private streets. 19. The applicant shall dedicate any easements necessary for placement of and access to utility lines and structures, drainage basins, common areas, and mailbox clusters. 20. The applicant shall cause no easements to be granted or recorded over any portion of this property between the date of approval by the City Council and the date of recording of any final map(s) covering the same portion of the property unless such easements are approved by the City Engineer. IMPROVEMENT PLANS 21. Improvement plans submitted to the City for plan checking shall be submitted on 24" x 36" media in the categories of "Rough Grading," "Streets & Drainage,", "Precise Grading", and "Landscaping." All plans shall CONAPRVL.153 3 Conditions of Approval Tentative Tract 28149 May 23,1995 have signature blocks for the City Engineer and are not approved for construction until they are signed. "Streets and Drainage" plans shall normally include signals, sidewalks, bike paths, gates and entryways, parking lots, and water and sewer plans. Combined plans including water and sewer improvements shall have an additional signature block for the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD). The combined plans shall be signed by CVWD prior to their submittal for the City Engineer's signature. "Landscaping" plans shall normally include landscape improvements, irrigation, lighting, and perimeter walls. Plans for improvements not listed above shall be in formats approved by the City Engineer. 22. The City may maintain digitized standard plans for elements of construction. For a fee established by City resolution, the developer may acquire the standard plan computer files or standard plan sheets prepared by the City. When final plans are approved by the City, the developer shall furnish accurate computer files of the complete, approved plans on storage media and in program format acceptable to the City Engineer. IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT 23. The applicant shall construct improvements and/or satisfy obligations, or enter into a secured agreement to construct improvements and/or satisfy obligations required by the City for the tentative tract map, parcel map, approved phase of development, prior to approval of the map or phase or issuance of a Certificate of Compliance in view of an map. Improvements to be made or agreed to shall include removal of any existing structures or obstructions which are not part of the proposed improvements. 24. If improvements are secured, the applicant shall provide approved estimates of the improvement costs. The estimates shall comply with the schedule of unit costs adopted by City resolution or ordinance. For items not contained in the City's schedule of costs, estimates shall meet the approval of the City Engineer. Estimates for utilities and other improvements under the jurisdiction of outside agencies shall be approved by those agencies. 25. If improvements are phased with multiple final maps or other administrative approvals (plot plans, conditional use permits, etc.), off -site improvements (i.e., streets) and development -wide improvements (i.e., perimeter walls, common area and setback landscaping, and gates) shall be constructed or secured prior to approval of the first final map unless otherwise approved by the engineer. 26. The applicant shall pay cash or provide security in guarantee of cash payment for the applicant's required share of future improvements to be constructed by others (deferred improvements). CONAPRVL.153 4 Conditions of Approval Tentative Tract 28149 May 23,1995 Deferred improvements for this development include: A. Installation of permanent power for landscaping and irrigation improvements in the portion of Madison Street median island lying south of this development. GRADING 27. Graded but undeveloped land shall be maintained to prevent dust and blowsand nuisances. The land shall be planted with interim landscaping or provided with other wind and water erosion control measures approved by the Community Development and Public Works Departments. 28. A thorough preliminary engineering, geological and soils engineering investigation shall be conducted. The report of the investigation ("the soils report") shall be submitted with the grading plan. 29. A grading plan shall be prepared by a registered civil engineer and must meet the approval of the City Engineer prior to issuance of a grading permit. The grading plan shall conform with the recommendations of the soils report and shall be certified as adequate by a soils engineer or an engineering geologist. A statement shall appear on the final map(s), if any are required of this development, that a soils report has been prepared pursuant to Section 17953 of the Health and Safety Code. 30. Prior to occupation of the project site for construction purposes, the Applicant shall submit and receive approval of a fugitive dust control plan prepared in accordance with Chapter 6.16, 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. 31. Prior to issuance of any building permit the applicant shall provide a separate document bearing the seal and signature of a California registered civil engineer, geotechnical engineer, or surveyor that lists actual building pad elevations. The document shall, for each building pad in the development, state the pad elevation approved on the grading plan, the as -built elevation, and shall clearly identify the difference, if any. The data shall be organized by development phase and lot number and shall be cumulative if the data is submitted at different times. 32. Building pad elevations on contiguous lots shall not differ by more than three feet except for lots within this development but, not sharing common street frontage where the differential shall not exceed five feet. If the applicant is unable to comply with the pad elevation differential requirement, the City will consider and may approve alternatives that preserve community acceptance and buyer satisfaction with the proposed CONAPBVL.153 5 Conditions of Approval Tentative Tract 28149 May 23,1995 development. DRAINAGE 33. The development shall be graded to conform with the approved hydrology report and plan for Specific Plan 83.002, PGA West. 34. Stormwater run-off produced over the peak 24-hour period of a 100-year storm shall be retained on adjacent golf course areas unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer. The tributary drainage area for which the developer is responsible shall extend to the centerline of adjacent public streets. LANDSCAPING: 35. The applicant shall install permanent power to landscape and irrigation improvements in the portion of the Madison Street landscape median adjacent to and north of the proposed development. 36. Landscape and irrigation plans for landscaped lots, landscape setback areas, medians, common retention basins, and park facilities shall be prepared by a licensed landscape architect. Landscape and irrigation plans shall be approved by the Community Development Department. Landscape and irrigation construction plans shall be submitted to the Public Works Department for review and approval by the City Engineer. The plans are not approved for construction until they have been approved and signed by the City Engineer, the Coachella Valley Water District, and the Riverside County Agricultural Commissioner. 37. Landscape areas shall have permanent irrigation improvements meeting the requirements of the City Engineer. Use of lawn shall be minimized with no lawn or spray irrigation within five feet of curbs along public streets. 38. Slopes shall not exceed 3:1 in perimeter setbacks, medians, and other publicly- or commonly -maintained landscape areas. MAINTENANCE 39. The applicant shall make provisions for continuous maintenance of streets, drainage, and landscaping improvements required of this development. 40. The applicant shall provide an Executive Summary Maintenance Booklet for streets, landscaping and related improvements, perimeter walls, drainage facilities, or any other improvements to be maintained by a Homeowners' Association. The booklet should include drawings of the facilities, recommended maintenance procedures and frequency, and a costing algorithm with fixed and variable factors to assist the HOA in planning for routine and long term maintenance. CONAPRVL.153 6 Conditions of Approval Tentative Tract 28149 May 23,1995 FEES AND DEPOSITS 41. 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. FIRE MARSHAL 42. Schedule A fire protection approved Super fire hydrants, (6" X 4" X 2'/2" X 2'/z") shall be located at each street intersection spaced not more than 330 feet apart in any direction with no portion of any frontage more than 165 feet from a fire hydrant. Minimum fire flow shall be 1000 gpm for two hours duration at 20 psi. 43. Prior to recordation of the final map, applicant/developer shall furnish one blueline copy of the water system plans to the Fire Department for reviewlapproval. Plans shall conform to the fire hydrant types, location and spacing, and the system shall meet the fire flow requirements. Plans shall be signed/approved by a registered civil engineer and the local water company with the following certification: "I certify that the design of the water system is in accordance with the requirements prescribed by the Riverside County Fire Department." 44. The required water system including fire hydrants or other means of providing adequate fire flow shall be installed and accepted by the appropriate water agency and Fire Department prior to any combustible building material being placed on an individual lot. UTILITIES 45. All existing and proposed utilities within or immediately adjacent to the proposed development shall be installed underground. High -voltage power lines which the power authority will not accept underground are exempt from this requirement. 46. The applicant shall provide underground power and telephone service to each lot within this development. 47. The applicant shall abandon all unneeded sewer and water service laterals in this development and install new laterals as required to provide individual service to each lot within this development. 48. In areas where hardscape surface improvements are planned, underground utilities shall be installed prior to construction of the surface improvements. The applicant shall provide certified reports of utility trench compaction tests for approval of the City Engineer. CONAPRVL.153 7 Conditions of Approval Tentative Tract 28149 May 23,1995 MISCELLANEOUS 49. The recreation amenity package (i.e., common pools/spas) shall be submitted to the Community Development Department for review and approval by the Planning Commission. The request shall be considered as a "non - hearing" business item by the Commission. Before submission to staff, the developer shall obtain approval from the Homeowners' Association for the proposed recreational facilities. The common facilities shall be built prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for any residential units unless the map is phased. The phasing plan shall be approved by the Planning Commission. 50. Restroom facilities shall be provided at each common pool and spa complex. The facilities shall be accessible to the golf course maintenance workers and gardeners during their working hours. CONAPRVL.153 8 PH *3 Tjht 4 4Qumrw MEMORANDUM TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION FROM; COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT DATE: MAY 23, 1995 SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 93.256 AND GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 93.092 - UPDATE OF THE HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE LA QUINTA GENERAL PLAN Under California Code 65302, each city and county General Plan must contain seven mandatory elements: 1) Land Use; 21 Circulation; 3) Conservation; 4) Open Space; 5) Noise, 6) Safety; and 7) Housing, plus any other elements or subject matter which the city deems appropriate to its physical development. The Housing Element is required to be updated every five years; the La Quinta Housing Element was last updated in 1989. State Planning Law provides detailed requirements for the content of the Element. A summary of the required contents from California Government Code Section 65583 is as follows: "The Housing Element shall consist of an identification and analysis of existing and projected housing needs and a statement of goals, policies, quantified objectives and scheduled programs for the preservation, improvement, and development of housing. The Housing Element shall identify adequate sites for housing including rental housing, factory built housing, and mobile homes, and shall make adequate provisions for the existing and projected needs of all economic segments of the community." The City's current General Plan Housing Element was adopted by the City Council in 1989. Since that time the Element has had an "in review" status at the California Housing and Department of Community Development (HCO). Over the past several years, staff has prepared responses to HCD comments to satisfy the State laws and regulations to bring the Element into compliance and to reflect the unique character of the community. This update of the draft element, which includes staff responses to HCD comments, was found to be in compliance with State law and regulations in February, 1995. This element achieves the following objectives: it meets statutory requirements; it ensures internal consistency with the 1992 adopted La Quinta General Plan; and it updates the demographic community profile and needs assessments. On October 3,1994, a joint Planning Commission and City Council study session was held to review the Draft Housing Element. On December 20,1994, City Council authorized staff to submit the Draft General Plan Housing Element to HCD for review and comment. MEMOFB.063 On February 10, 1995, the City received a letter of compliance from HCD (see Attachment 1). In part, the letter states "We are pleased to find the City's proposed amendment to the Housing Element, including all previously approved submittals, addresses minimum statutory requirements...". "Once the adopted Housing Element is amended to incorporate this draft, the City's Housing Element will comply with the State Housing Element Law..." FINDINGS: 1. An Initial Study and Negative Declaration have been completed in compliance with CEQA. 2. The City of La Quinta updated eight elements of the General Plan in 1992; land use, circulation, open space, parks and recreation, environmental conservation, infrastructure and public services, environmental hazards, and air quality. In addition, a General Plan EIR was prepared and certified in October, 1992. The General Plan EIR examined the buildout conditions in the community, as defined by the policies found in the General Plan, and contains mitigation measures to reduce impacts associated with General Plan buildout to a less than significant level. 3. The Initial Study reviewed the Housing Element's potential impacts related to traffic, air pollution, noise, biological resources, cultural resources and other issues and found the Housing Element would not result in any significant impacts. RECOMMENDATION: 1. Move to adopt Planning Commission Resolution 95-_, recommending to the City Council certification of a Negative Declaration for the La Quinta General Plan Housing Element in accordance with the findings set forth in this staff report. 2. That the La Quinta Planning Commission adopt Resolution 95- recommending to the City Council approval of the adoption of the La Quinta Housing Element into the General Plan. Attachments: 1. Housing Element and Environmental, Assessment 2. Letter of compliance from HCD MEMOFB.063 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 95- A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA CERTIFYING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 93.256 PREPARED FOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 93-042 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 93.256 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT - HOUSING ELEMENT WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California did on the 23rd day of May, 1995, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider the proposed General Plan Amendment Housing Element Update; and, WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, did approve the certification of the Environmental Assessment to the City Council; and, WHEREAS, said Amendment has complied with the requirements of "The Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970" (as amended) (Resolution 83.68 adopted by the La Quinta City Council) in that the Community Development Department has prepared an Initial Study EA 93.256; and, WHEREAS, the Community Development Director has determined that said Amendment will not have a significant adverse effect on the environment and that a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact should be filed; and, WHEREAS, an Environmental Impact Report has been prepared and certified for the General Plan as prescribed by California Environmental Quality Act and identifies various mitigation measures to a level of insignificance and identifies certain impacts which cannot be so mitigated with a Statement of Overriding Considerations; and, WHEREAS, pursuant to A83180, a mitigation monitoring program has been included in the General Plan EIR which sets forth monitoring and reporting procedures for maintaining the effectiveness of the proposed mitigation measures; 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, findings, and reasons to justify certification of said Environmental Assessment: 1. The proposed Amendment will not be detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of the community, either indirectly or indirectly. 2. The proposed Amendment will not have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife population to drop below self sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory. RESOPC.148 Planning Commission Resolution 95- 3. The proposed Amendment does not have the potential to achieve short-term environmental goals, to the disadvantage of long-term environmental goals. 4. The proposed Amendment will not result in impacts which are individually limited or cumulatively considerable. 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 for this Environmental Assessment. 2. That it does hereby recommend certification of Environmental Assessment 95-256 for the reasons set forth in this resolution and as stated in the attached Environmental Assessment Checklist and Addendum, labeled "Exhibit "A". PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta Planning Commission held on this 23rd day of May,1995, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: DON ADOLPH, Chairman City of La Quinta, California ATTEST: JERRY HERMAN, Community Development Director City of La Quinta, California RESOPC.148 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 95- A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING AN AMENDMENT TO THE HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN BY ADOPTING AN UPDATED HOUSING ELEMENT GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT - HOUSING ELEMENT WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California previously adopted Resolution 89.86 pursuant to Sections 65350, et. sec., Section 65354, and Section 65300, et. seq. Of the California Government Code establishing a General Plan Housing Element for the City; and, WHEREAS, it is recognized that the current General Plan Housing Element requires revisions and update to assure compliance with current State Laws and regulations; and, WHEREAS, the Community Development Department has prepared and updated General Plan Housing Element pursuant to Sections 65350 et seq., of the California Planning and Zoning Law and has transmitted same to the Planning Commission in compliance with Section 65354 of said State Law; and, WHEREAS, the Housing Element contains an assessment of housing needs and an inventory of resources and constraints to the meeting of these needs as required by Section 65583(a) of the Government Code; and, WHEREAS, the Housing Element contains a statement of the community's goals, quantified objectives, and policies relative to the maintenance, preservation, improvement, and development of housing as required by Section 65583(b) of the Government Code; and, WHEREAS, the Housing Element contains a program which sets forth a yearly schedule of actions to implement the policies and achieve the objectives of the Housing Element as required by Section 65583(b) of the Government Code; and, WHEREAS, the City's unique population characteristics, economic conditions, housing conditions, residential density objectives and Redevelopment Agency financial resources were all considered in the preparation of the Housing Element update; and, WHEREAS, a draft Housing Element was submitted to the Department of Housing and Community Development for review and comment; and, WHEREAS, the Department of Housing and Community Development has found the City's Housing Element to be in compliance with Government Code Article 10.6 RESOPC.149 Planning Commission Resolution 95- NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California hereby recommends to the City Council the Amended Housing Element of the General Plan as set forth in the attached Exhibit "A", and finds no further environmental evaluation is required. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta Planning Commission held on this 23rd day of May, 1995, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: DON ADOLPH, Chairman City of La Quinta, California ATTEST: JERRY HERMAN, Community Development Director City of La Quinta, California RESOPC.149 STATE OF CALIFORNIA - BUSINESS, TRANSPORTATION AND HOUSING AGENCY PETE WILSON. Govei DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT "�`� �"� DIVISION OF HOUSING POLICY DEVELOPMENT . ISW THIRD STREET, Room 430 ' P.O SOX 952053 " ire SACRAMENTO. CA 942S2-2053 (916) 323-3176 FAX (916) 327-2643 ' 9 5 F E B 13 PM 1 57 CITY OF LA QUi;�TA February 10, 1995T`::.,;d�;%; Q vs 1G; Mr. Thomas Genovese City Manager City of La Quinta P.O. Box 1504 La Quinta, California 92253 Dear Mr. Genovese: RE: Review of the City of La Quinta's Draft Amendments to the Adopted Housing Element Thank you for submitting La Quintals draft housing element amendments, received for our review on December 27, 1994. As you know, we are required to review draft housing elements and report our findings to the locality pursuant to Government Code Section 65585(b). We are pleased to find that the City's proposed amendment to the housing element, including all previously approved submittals, addresses the minimum statutory requirements and revision described in our April 23, 1993 review letter. For example, the element now includes complete quantified objectives for the element's planning period. Once the adopted housing element is amended to incorporate this draft, the City's housing element will comply with State housing element law (Article 10.6 of the Government Code). Pursuant to Government: Cody-; Section 655`35 (g) , to ensure full compliance with housing element law, the City should submit either a copy of the adopted housing element, as amended, or the adopted amendment. We note that the element acknowledges the limited development opportunities to meet the housing needs of lower- and moderate -income residents (page 74) and notes the need to address strict development standards to facilitate the City's ability to meet its future housing needs (page 75). The element also notes the City's desire to maintain the community character of high design standards and low densities (page 46). To ensure that City requirements and policies do not preclude the development of housing to meet the housing needs of lower- and moderate -income households, we urge the City to closely monitor the impact of its requirements on the City's progress in meeting its share of the Mr. Thomas Genovese Page 2 lower -income housing need. Should the City's 1995 and subsequent annual reports reveal that housing production for all income groups is not keeping pace with the City's regional housing needs, or that housing element programs are not meeting stated objectives, the element should be amended to include additional or alternative programs and land polices. The City is advised that its ability to demonstrate the appropriateness of its land use polices and housing element programs for the 1996-2000 planning period will be based, in part upon progress made during the current planning period. We recommend that the City monitor its progress in implementing the housing element through the use of reports pursuant to Government Code Section 65400. Enclosed is a Technical Appendix on recent changes to redevelopment law. If you should need any assistance in the implementation of your housing program, please contact Mario Angel, of our staff, at (916) 445-3485. In accordance with requests pursuant to the Public Records Act, we are forwarding copies of this letter to the persons and organizations listed below. Sincerely, Lat& aroly M Ba en Acting D uty Director Enclosure cc: Deborah Rogoff-Ezra, Consultant Kathleen Mikkelson, Deputy Attorney General Bob Cervantes, Governor's Office of Planning and Research Dwight Hanson, California Building Industry Association Kerry Harrington Morrison, CA Association of Realtors Marc Brown, California Rural Legal Assistance Foundation Rob Wiener, California Coalition for Rural Housing Susan DeSantis, The Planning Center Dara Schur, Western Center on Law and Poverty Karen Warner, Cotton/Beland/Associates David Booher, California Housing Council Jonathan Lehrer-Graiwer, Attorney at Law Ana Marie Whitaker, Calif. State University Pomona Joe Carreras, Southern California Association of Governments Jose Rodriguez, California Rural Legal Assistance Mr. 0 W.B. Qobcrt II. 6andcrs 30 Via Di Doma Walk bong 5cach, C�Iifornin 90803 310-439-9525 May 13, 1%5 La CZuinta Planning Commission La CZuinta Civic Center 78-495 Calla Tampico La CZuinta, California 92253 IE: STPJPPING OF VACANT LAND Dear Commission: I have been intending to write for a long time regarding the California policy of stripping land for sale and total developments even when the project was going to be completed in phases. I think the homes at the Citrus Course are a perfect example of environmental havoc. I understand the financial implication in wanting to clear everything at once, but I would hope that you, as the Planning Commission, would evaluate the wisdom of restraining thi8 environmental waste. There are two things which triggered my ire to finally write. It is Saturday afternoon and at the moment we are now only being blown away - the wind is natural, but being sanded to the point of not being able to open a window or door becau8e of the air i8 a man-made phenomena and health hazard here in the cove! The second reason is not for the sake of animal8 that lobe their homes for nothing or their protection from predators; it ha8 nothing to do with the oxygen levels or ae6the6tic8. We are looting for a large plot for a home and finally found 10 acres between date palm and grape area. When we went back, the seller had totally cleared and leveled desert - we are no longer interested as we wanted a home in the desert! I have brought up a variety of reasons why some controls Should we leveled over the practice of stripping. If you go to other areas of the country you find areas being developed a8 needed and exclusive home8 bein8 built on each lot as desired. Plea8e take these point8 under consideration and attempt to preserve the natural and necessary attribute8 for society. Sincerely You s, Judith Sanders 1.- 78-495 CALLE TAMPICO - LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253 - (619) 777-7000 FAX (619) 777-7101 May 16, 1995 Mr. Norris Bernard 44-550 Marguerite Court La Quinta, CA 92253-4830 SUBJECT: DETACHED GARAGE Dear Norris: Your letter was brought to the attention of the Planning Commission at their meeting of April 25, 1995. At that meeting, the Commission asked staff to conduct a survey of the other cities in the Valley to determine whether or not an applicant/developer would be required to process an application for a detached garage in any special manner. The results of that survey were taken back to the Planning Commission at their meeting of May 9th. The Commission determined that there was no action that could be taken by the Commission accept to revise the Zoning Code during their update process. Attached for your review is the information obtained from other cities in the desert. If you have any further questions or would like us to look into any other options, please contact this Department. Very truly JERRVHERMAN Community Development Director JH:bjs Enclosure .#- I LTRJH.449 MAILING ADDRESS - P.O. BOX 1504 - LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253 4t Mr. & Mrs. Qobcrt II. 6andcrs 30 Via Di Loma Walk bong 13cach, California 90803-- 310-439-9525 May 13, 1995 ICI fi t 7 °:l La manta Planning Commission La Quinta Civic Center 78-495 Calle Tampico La >uinta. California 92253 RE: STRIPPING OF VACANT LAID Dear Commission: [ have been intending to write for a long time regarding the California policy of stripping land for sale and total developments even when the project was going to be completed in phases. I think the homes at the Citrus Course are a perfect example of environmental havoc. I understand the financial implication in wanting to clear everything at once, but I would hope that you, a8. the Plannin8 Commission, would evaluate the wisdom of restraining this environmental waste. There are two things which triggered my ire to finally write. It is Saturday afternoon and a-- the moment we are now only being blown away - the wind is natural, but being sanded to the point of not bein8 able to open a window or door because of the air is a man-made phenomena and health hazard here in the cove! The second reason is not for the Bake of animal& that lose their homes for nothing or their protection from predators; it ha& nothing to do with the oxygen level& or ae&thestics. N"e are looking for a lar8e plot for a home and finally found 10 acre& between date palm and grape area. When we went back, the seller had totally cleared and leveled desert - we are no longer interested a8 we wanted a home in the desert! I have brought up a variety of reasons why some control& Should we leveled over the practice of stripping. If you 8o to other area& of the country you find areas being developed as needed and exclu8ive homes bein8 built on each lot as desired. Please take these points under consideration and attempt to preserve the natural and necessary attributes for society. Sincerely You s, Judith L Sanders r r/ COACHELLA VALLEY RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT 45-871 Clinton Street Indio, CA 92201 (619) 347-3484 Ext. 102 TO: Jerry Herman, City of LaQuinta FROM: Barbara Woods, Office Manager DATE: May 23, 1995 SUBJECT: NAMING OF PARK Under Board Matters Item 7 - A Resolution setting a policy on park and facility naming. U.)iZ3/UD U.4;zI MA DIV J41 4000 U% not-rnnn uaoi 'tj--- RESOLUTION NO.94195-12 A RESOLUTION OF THE COACHELLA VALLEY RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT ADOPTING A PARK NAMING POLICY. WHEREAS, the Park Naming Policy establishes the requirements for Naming Parks; and WHEREAS, the Board of Directors has determined that such a policy is necessary for naming Parks, Facilities, Recreation Buildings, Lakes, etc.; and WHEREAS, the Board of Directors has reviewed the proposed Park Naming Policy dated May 24, 1995, and attached hereto as an exhibit. NOW, THEREFORE, BE 1T RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the Coachella Valley Recreation and Park District does hereby adopt a Park Naming Policy. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at the regular meeting of the Coachella Valley Recreation and Park District Board of Directors duly called and held on May 24, 1995 by the following vote of the members thereof: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 8v KAY LADNER, President I, THE UNDERSIGNED, DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION NO. 94195-12 WAS DULY ADOPTED BY THE COACHELLA VALLEY RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT ON MAY 24, 1995. By Barbara Woods, Secretary UJ/GJ•.7 �7 Ulf. LL rAA Ulu O%t %UUU VV Rct—rAna ulal 1E.1UUJ Coachella Valley Recreation and Park District PARK NAMING POLICY It shall be District Policy to establish District Park Names and identifying park areas, utilizing the following principles and procedures: There is a pressing need for a naming policy which can be applied easily and effectively to both park sites and park facilities. Park facilities requiring names including lakes, areas within the parks, recreation building, etc. These sites and facilities require names which will have meaning permanence, and general public acceptance. There should be established a uniform procedure regarding the naming of existing and future parks and facilities which will assure good taste and community compatibility. The naming of a park, facility, or recreation center after a living person shall be considered only in exceptional circumstances. Geographical historical, geologic, or local names will or should be used in naming Coachella Valley Recreation and Park District Parks so that park names and facilities will be easily identified and to compliment the area in which they are located. New areas selected and acquired for park purposes should be named as quickly as possible to avoid prolonged use of a temporary designation. Where consideration for naming Involves geographical or historical commutations, the manager should solicit help from historical societies or other groups having special knowiiedge. Once a name has been cleared by the Coachella Valley Recreation and Park District the District shall forward such names to the Board of Directors of the Coachella Valley Recreation and Park District for ratification. As a general policy, neighborhood and (local) parks should be named to identify their location. Regional (general) parks should be named to identify with either their locations, an organization, Individual persons, or the historical identity of the area in which they are established. Parks and recreation facilities should not be named for living persons. Names commemorating individuals shall be those of historical significance to the local area. Request from a group interested in presenting a proposal for facility name within as park. When good evidence has been presented to substantiate such a request the Board of Directors of the Coachella Valley Recreation and Park District may permit the naming of an area of the park honoring a person or organization who has worked for and distinguished himself/herself involving the dedication, acquisition, or development of an area or park site. Family names may be considered for a park name if the donors give the entire park parcel without any further deed restrictions. Partial donations of land for park purposes shall not constitute an obligation by Coachella Valley Recreation and Park District to name the park or any portion thereof after a family name. In selecting a family name for a park site. Coachella Valley Recreation and Park District shall consider only those that have some relationship to the property donated. Identification of all Parks shall be prefaced by Coachella Valley Recreation and Park District identification If selected areas will be acknowledged by a plaque; sign, or other appropriate method determined by the Board of Directors. The establishment of memorial areas shall be on the basis of total public value and acceptance and be proposed by more than one individual or organization. The District manager after presentation, may recommend to the Coachella Valley Recreation and Park District Board of Directors such a facility if: It is in keeping with the master plan of the Coachella Valley Recreation and Park District. Plans and specs and construction of the facility comply with Coachella Valley Recreation and Park District Standards. Funding for the partial or total cost of the facility, as is agreed to by Coachella Valley Recreation and Park District, is pledged by the sponsoring group/groups. C. Phone Systcm - Phone system has a long delay between phones being answered and the person receiving the call. A live person needs to answer calls then place them in mailbox. Don Martin recommended having the receptionist answer all phone calls within two to three rings. Board agreed that this might solve the problem. 7. Board Matters — -�_-----_—• - - - - - — ---- —._.. -. _--- A. Rename LaQuinta Community Park City of LaQuinta Planning Commission has asked if we would rename the community park to Frances Hack Park. Don Martin had requested that Jerry Herman attend this meeting but he had a prior commitment. Daniel Garza made the motion to direct staff to make a policy on naming parks, buildings, rooms and ball fields and come back to our next Board Meeting and name the park at that time after Frances Hack Park. Second by Gordon Jensen Ayes: Francisco Duran, Daniel Garza, Joanne Gilbert and Gordon Jensen Noes: Kay Ladner B. Review 1995 Election Materials District is required to rUl out Notice of Election forms and have Resolution 94I95-11 if we are i or not going to pay for the candidates statement. Need the Board to direct staff to fill out required papers for the election on Boards decisicn on Resolution 94,95-11. Motion made by Gordon Jensen to have staff fill out the paper work second by Daniel Garza Vl Ayes: Francisco Duran, Daniel Garza, Joanne Gilbert, Gordon Jensen & Kay Ladner After the last election some concerns were expressed over the additional cost. The election \ `�l alone will be $53,098. Each statement will range from $180.00 to $410.00 depending on what Division the candidate is from. �\ Gordon Jensen said he did not feel the District should pay for the candidates statement. Joanne Gilbert disagreed, she felt the District should pay for candidates statement. C \ Daniel Garza said he had to agree with Joanne. the District has always picked up the \ � expense. Motion by Gordon Jensen that the District will not pay for candidates' statement. k Second by Francisco Duran. Ayes: Francisco Duran and Gordon Jensen Noes: Daniel Garza, Joanne Gilbert and Kay Ladner ?� Motion by Joanne Gilbert for the District tin continue paying the candidate"s statement for election. Second by Daniel Garza \\� Ayes: Daniel Garza, Joanne Gilbert and Kay Ladner Noes: Francisco Duran Abstain: Gordon Jensen C. Fund from Del Webb Corporation In the next two years there will be considerable park improvements and new parks added to the system. Numerous times we have spoken on how the money should be divided, but it has never been approved as such. Staff w•ojld ask that since the entire District had to pay for the law suit against Del Webb that each division should receive an amount. We would recommend that $100,000 be allotted for each area and that the remaining S250,000 be spent on a futurt; project. 3 MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA MAY 9,1995 I. CALL TO ORDER 3:00 P.M. A. This meeting of the Planning Commission was called to order at 3:08 P.M. by Chairman Adolph. Commissioner Barrows led the flag salute. II. ROLL CALL: A. Chairman Adolph requested the roll call: Present: Commissioners Abels, Anderson, Barrows, Butler, Gardner, Newkirk, and Chairman Adolph. B. Staff Present: Community Development Director Jerry Herman, City Attorney Dawn Honeywell, Senior Engineer Steve Speer, Principal Planner Stan Sawa, Associate Planner Leslie Mouriquand, and Department Secretary Betty Sawyer. III. PUBLIC COMMENT: None IV. WORKSHOP: PC5.9 A. Continued - Zoning Code Update- a request of the City for adoption of Notice of Intention to hold a public hearing on Old 52nd Avenue to Francis Hack Lane. 1. Principal Planner Stan Sawa presented the information contained in the staff report and reviewed what had been covered to date. 2. Chairman Adolph asked if staff would like to address Mr. Norris Bernard's letter. Staff stated the problem arises with basic compatibility issues where CC & R's do not exist. City Attorney Dawn Honeywell stated that in a Zoning Ordinance. unless there is a specific area of the town, cities do not typically get into real architectural detail or style unless they are trying to create a historical district or feel in town. Discussion followed. Members reviewed the proposed update to the Zoning Code. Those areas addressed were: 1 Planning Commission Minutes May 9,1995 PC5.9 3. Section 9.60.030 Page 004 - c.4.a.1) change the footage to 20-feet Page 004 - D.1. Gates - Materials. ....Section and provided any wood used is of "no less than a grade of of construction heart D.2. Width. "Pedestrian" gates ........ except that "other" gates may... E.2.b. All wood fencing "no less than a grade of", shall be put it wherever it appears. Page 005 - E.2.c. Add shall be a minimum of "nominal" 4" X 4" . E.4. Change cinder block to "precision concrete block or cinder block" and "...are covered with stucco, texture coating, "paint" or other....". 4. Section 9.60.040 Page 007 B.6. "...shall be of minimum "nominal" 2" X 2" material...." 5. Section 9.60.050: Page 007 Table 9 change Interior side yard to 3.5' for 0-100 square feet structures 6. Section 9.60.060, Commissioners asked that the wording for Garages and Carports be changed. 7. Community Development Director Jerry Herman relayed information that had been obtained from the other cities in the Valley relating to detached garages. The garage referred to in Mr. Norris' letter is the same height as the house and under the height requirement for the area. Staff will send this information to Mr. Norris. Discussion followed concerning garage heights as they related to compatibility. B. Section 9.60.060 Page 008 A. Heights. Change "maximum structure height shall be 17-feet". Staff to look into designing a table that makes the determination for height based on lot sizes. 9. Section 9.60.080 Page 009 C.2. Height and Diameter. "...shall be no more than ten feet..." 8. Section 9.60.140 Page 017 B.4. Change "properties" to "features". 2 Planning Commission Minutes May 9,1995 PC5.9 9. Section 9.60.150 Page 018 B.3. Add shall not exceed 18 feet "from court surface" and delete "or as approved by the Planning Commission." 10. Section 9.60.160 Page 019 2. Height. Pole or fence -mounted, "decorative or landscape type lighting shall be...." 11. Section 9.100.030 Page 052 B. shall be measured from, "the finished grade at the" base of the fence. Page 053 3.a. Change to 30-inches 4. Change to 30-inches 12. Section 9.100.040 Page 054 BA.a. Change to 15% B.1.b. Change to 15% staff to address drought -tolerant and water efficient landscaping ,Add B.6 Majority of "landscape plants shall be water efficient." Page 056 3. Change to 30" 7.c. Change language regarding wood to agree with language from Residential Standards. Page 057 7.d. Staff to check on wording. 13. Section 9.100.060 Page 057 A.3. On page 058 add sentence "Planting to be maintained and replanted in perpetuity." Page 058 B.1. Change to 30-inches. 14. Section 9.100.070 Page 058 A.2. Height to be same as residential requirements. 15. Section 9.100.080 Page 059 1. Change December 1 to "Monday following Thanksgiving." 3 Planning Commission Minutes May 9,1995 16. Section 9.100.120 Page 061 A. C.3.a Page 062 C.3.b. D.&DA 17 18. 19. PA 21. 22 PC5.9 Section 9.100.130 Page 063 C.6. Section 9.100.140 Page 063 1 Remove the word "permanent" Change four inches thick to six inches. Add language from Residential Standards. . Remove the word "permanent". Change Fire Chief to Fire Marshal in both places Change to read "..gatherings of 50 to 300 people." Staff to create two temporary use permits. One will only require staff approval. Page 064 e. Change Fire Chief to Fire Marshal. Section 9.100.150 Staff to update to current products and address according to foot candles and limitation to the number allowed. Add this to the Residential requirements as well if necessary. Page 065 A.3. Add "or safety hazard". A. Purpose. Add something about using the most energy efficient lighting Page 068 1.a. Change Planning and Development to Building and Safety Department. Page 069 H.1. Add the original adoption date instead of "date of". Add to the last sentence "...no change other than bulb replacement. Section 9.100.170 Page 071 2. Add language regarding once the building is removed the property must be restored to the original condition which might include dust or weed abatement. Section 9.100.180 Page 073 3. Add cash bond "to guarantee removal and restoration of site" Section 9.100.200 Page 076 0.2. On a concrete pad "sloped to drain to the gate per disposal company..."and City". 4 Planning Commission Minutes May 9, 1995 23. Section 9.100.220 Page 078 7. Eliminate the words "when practical'. 24. Section 9.100.240 Page 081 C. Add "product line and dispensing equipment". E.1. Add "...major repair and rebuilding, transmission and engine repair, autobody..." 25. Section 9.100.270 Page 083 Staff to be sure this is the same as the Uniform Plumbing Code. 26. Section 9.100.230 Page 079 B.1. "...the applicant shall provide plans ""and"" identify.... approved by ""all". Chairman Adolph recessed the meeting at 5:25 P.M. and reconvened at 7:03 P.M. V. PUBLIC COMMENT: None VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS: PC5.9 A. Continued - Street Name Change 95.006; a request of the La Quinta Volunteer Fire Department for a change of the name of a portion of Old 52nd Avenue to Frances Hack Lane. 1. Community Development Director Jerry Herman presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department and explained that staff had not received the information requested of the Coachella Valley Recreation and Parks Department regarding renaming the Community Park. 2. Based on this information, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners AbelslAnderson to continue the item to the Planning Commission meeting of May 23, 1995. 3. Commissioner Butler clarified that there currently were only two parks available in La Quinta that could be named after anyone. Commissioner Abels stated he felt they should wait the two weeks to see what the Coachella Valley Recreation and Parks District would do. 4. Commissioner Barrows asked what the Volunteer Fire Department wanted. Community Development Director Jerry Herman stated that they are still requesting the street name be changed. 5 Planning Commission Minutes May 9,1995 5. There being no further discussion, the Planning Commission voted unanimously to continue the public hearing to May 23, 1995. B. Conditional Use Permit 95.019; a request of Airtouch Cellular for approval to install a 100-foot high monopole with three cellular antenna arrays, three microwave antenna dishes, and reinstall the sports lighting. Associate Planner Leslie Mouriquand presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. 2. Chairman Adolph asked what was immediately behind the proposed pole location. Community Development Director Jerry Herman stated the pole was is in the middle of the two ball fields and backed up to the Evacuation Channel. Discussion followed regarding the location of the pole on the site plan. 3. Commissioner Butler clarified that the light standard that is on the pole will remain as it is now. Staff replied that the conditions state that the light must be replaced exactly as it is now. 4. Commissioner Butler stated that with the additional pole this will give La Quinta additional cellular coverage and increase emergency services. Staff stated that was true. 5. Commissioner Newkirk clarified that the pole would not appear to be any different than it is now to the property owners to the south, what about the properties to the north. Staff stated that due to the distance to the properties to the north, it should not be any different. 6. Community Development Director Jerry Herman clarified that the lights were not the issue, but the monopole. The City Council will be addressing the issue of the lights shortly during the Capital Improvements budget review. 7. Commissioner Anderson asked what the span of the array would be on the pole. The applicant clarified it would be a 13-foot radius and a 26-foot diameter. The applicant clarified that it was a diameter or 13-13-foot apex. 8. Commissioner Anderson asked if there were any photographs of actual installations. Staff stated they did not have but, reminded the Commissioners of the pole that was installed at the Imperial Irrigation District property. PC5.9 Planning Commission Minutes May 9, 1995 PC5.9 9. There being no further questions of the staff, Chairman Adolph opened the public hearing. Mr. Hardy Strozier, speaking on behalf of Airtouch, spoke regarding the project and showed a picture of an actual installation of a monopole in Los Angeles. He stated that wireless phone service is declining because of the amount of telephones that are coming on Dine. This additional pole will increase the service to the area as well as the emergency services communications. 10. Commissioner Anderson asked if the equipment building would produce any significant noise. Mr. Strozier stated that the only noise would be the emergency generator when it was being used. 11. Commissioner Butler asked if the pole was earthquake proof. Mr. Strozier stated that he had submitted a report of the condition of the poles following the Northridge earthquake. He stated that this pole was a low power transmitter. It takes a transmission and sends it on to a receiver. They are monitored for 24-hours. 12. Commissioner Anderson asked if the wind would create any problems. Mr. Strozier stated that the pole was over designed and because of the location on a school site, the conditions were doubly strict. 13. Commissioner Gardner asked if this would assist the lower Valley residents. Mr. Strozier stated it would help increase the coverage, but additional poles would be needed as the need grows. 14. Chairman Adolph read a letter submitted from Airtouch that stated this would not be an unusual or unique visual effect. Nor would it be as noticeable as predicted. 15. Mr. Wayne Guralnick, attorney representing the four HOAs Bajada, Desert Fairways, Park La Guinta, and Painted Cove as well as other homeowners in the area. He questioned the visual impact of the tower. He addressed the City's Ordinance 248 (Towers) and stated that according to this Ordinance the tower did not qualify. He questioned why the City would allow the tower in a residential area, when it could be placed in a non-residential area. He went on to address the General Plan and stated that according to the General Plan this area was designated as a Scenic Corridor. Policy statements in the General Plan, also addresses these standards for visual impacts to the neighborhoods. He stated the Commission needed to consider the feelings of the residents in this area. He agreed that this was a need, but not in this location. IN Planning Commission Minutes May 9,1995 PC5.9 16. Mr. Joe Ministrelli, developer of the Bajada and Painted Cove developments, submitted a petitions of objection to the tower that had been signed by all residents as well as letters from those not able to sign the petitions. He then displayed photographs he had taken of the IID pole. A 100-foot pole will be the highest structure in the Valley. It is equal to a ten story building. He felt that even though the City will address the issue of the lights, the pole will still be there. He had been required to bury telephone poles when he developed his projects but, the playground has 24 poles. 17. Commissioner Gardner asked if the development was put in before or after the Sports Complex. Mr. Ministrelli stated the tract was developed before the Sports Complex. 18. Commissioner Newkirk asked to see a closer view of the photos taken by Mr. Ministrelli of the IID pole. 19. Mr. Richard Steinke, 79.045 River Rock, resident that faces the Sports Complex, wondered if the visual height of the tower was in scale to the photographs shown. He had faced opposition when he was trying to construct a church steeple of 65-feet. What would this do? 20. Mr. Al Durrett, 79.030 Dry Creek-Bajada, stated he was in favor of the project but, believed this was a detriment to the community and a better location could be found in La Quinta. If the City does determine to allow the pole, he would like to see the $500 Airtouch pays each month to DSUSD given to defray the cost of reducing the lights. 21. Mr. Gary 78.710 Via Sonata, president of HOA in Park La Quinta, stated Mr. Guralnick was not representing his association. His tract was built after the Sports Complex and they were aware of the lighting at the Sports Complex. He was glad to hear the City Could would address the issue of the lights, but a 100-foot tower will affect the neighborhood. He stated his concern that as the proliferation of phone service grew, the need for additional towers would also increase as other companies would also require additional towers. Park La Quinta has been concerned about the undergrounding of utilities along Washington Street and money is being with held from their developer to cover 50% of the cost of undergrounding those utilities. He asked the applicant to clarify which tower would be used for the installation of the tower equipment. Would it be similar to the one at the IID station or the photo shown by Mr. Storzier. 8 Planning Commission Minutes May 9,1995 22. Mr. Tom Culinnan, developer of Rancho La Quinta and Enstancia, stated that from the photos taken from 50th Avenue, his development was located to the north. He felt a better place would have to be found than in the middle of a residential section of the City. They were opposed to the tower at this time. 23. Mr. Strozier, applicant, addressed the questions raised by the residents. He felt there should be areas more appropriate. This tower would serve as a base for radio transmissions. The towers serve as hand-off; the radius is small and therefore the ability to be in a different location is not that easy. Base stations need to be close to residential areas because that is where the users are. The photos he showed are actual photos of the area and not doctored. He stated he had gone out to the homes of the two property owners who wrote letters in objection, and from their locations he could not see the light standards that are there now. Mr. Strozier stated that Airtouch is the only true wireless station and will be the only service available in an emergency. Has never heard of any property values diminishing because of the tower being located in their residential areas. In fact, it should increase values because of the services that would be available. In regards to the III) tower, this is not the tower that will be built. It would be the one shown in the photograph shown in San Clemente. 24. Commissioner Anderson asked about the proximity of the pole to the residential neighborhood. What is the radius that this pole will serve? Mr. Strozier stated that it would serve an area of approximately '/Z mile He discussed the importance of positioning the microwave as to the surrounding mountains. Discussion followed about the factors that make the system operate at its optimum. 25. Commissioner Barrows asked if there were any other towers in the Valley. Mr. Strozier stated the only other one was the one installed at IID. Commissioners discussed locations in the Valley where the service was poor. 26. There being no further public comment, Chairman Adolph closed the public hearing. 27. Commissioner Abels stated that this is a no win situation as the need for the pole exists and there will never be a site that is agreeable to everyone. The issue tonight is the pole and not the lights. As time goes by you become accustomed to the poles and it is a service that is needed. He was in favor of the location of the monopole. 28. Commissioner Gardner stated he had listened to the statements made by the residents in regards to the tower and would agree with some of the statements as he lives to the west of the Sports Complex and the lights are objectionable, but this is not the subject. The use of a cellular phone is an important service. He was in favor of seeing the monopole installed and he felt it would not be detriment. PC5.9 Planning Commission Minutes May 9,1995 PC5.9 29. Commissioner Anderson stated he was concerned about the potential of a reworking of the Sports Complex lighting. Even though the lighting was not before the Commission, there is going to be some mitigation of the lighting in the future, and this may be done by the lowering of the lighting brackets on the existing towers. Even though the photos do not show the impact from the west side it will become more prominent as this pole is installed. He was concerned that the applicant was considering their installation on 75-foot towers that may not be there in time. It is not a completely solid structure, but it is visible. He was not in favor of having to get used to things and he felt the Commission should be sensitive to this type of construction. 30. Commissioner Barrows asked staff what the potential was of the lighting being lowered. Community Development Jerry Herman stated it was unknown at this time. He reminded the Commissioners that it was not relevant to the issue before them, and what will happen to resolve the light problem is not known. 31. Commissioner Butler stated that as the lights are modified and lowered the concern for the lights in the neighbors yards, as well as the poles will still exist. The technology is progressing so that in time the need for the poles as well as the appearance will decrease in time. He felt the best case scenario was that the problem would only get better as the technology improves. 32. Commissioner Newkirk asked staff if relocating the tower to the Highway 111 area was a possibility. Commissioner Butler stated that the effective use is of the equipment was only a half mile. Mr. Strozier clarified that the question raised by Commissioner Anderson was the effectiveness of the radius. He went on to explain how the transmission works. He stated that if they are to provide service to this part of La Quinta they must be in this location. 33. Chairman Adolph reminded the Commission when they reviewed the first submittal for a tower at the intersection of 52nd Avenue and Jefferson Street. At that time they objected to a pole being installed in a residential neighborhood. He understood the pole would be up for a long time. The lighting problem will be altered but the pole would remain. He stated that he had a strong objection to any poles being installed. He believes Airtouch could find another location that would service their phones as well. 34. Commissioner Newkirk stated he agreed with chairman Adolph and he did not want to lose the view. 35. Commissioner Gardner stated he did not agree or disagree. The fact remains that the poles are there now and nothing is being added. He and all the residents in the area live with the poles now. 10 Planning Commission Minutes May 9, 1995 36. Commissioner Abels stated that changes will take place. In regards to the Parc La Quinta poles, they should have been removed a long time ago. He did not believe the pole would be seen as they were set back as far as it is and the service provided for the equipment was a necessity. 37. Commissioner Barrows stated that she agree with the statements made by Commissioner Abels and she also agreed with Chairman Adolph. She was present when the first pole came before the Commission and she was not convinced that this pole would not be a detriment to the area. 38. Commissioner Butler stated the facility was a necessity for the La Quinta area. If the applicant stated that another location would not serve the La Quinta area, then moving the pole was not an option. The poles are already there and 25-feet of height is not going to change the impact as the poles are there. He felt it was more an issue of safety and if all the agencies that had been contacted, had no objection to the poles neither did he. 39. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Abels/Butler to adopt Resolution 95.017 certifying a Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact in accordance with the findings set forth in the resolution. ROLL CALL: Commissioners Abels, Butler, Gardner. NOES: Commissioners Anderson, Barrows, Newkirk, and Chairman Adolph. ABSENT: None. ABSTAINING: None. The motion failed on a 3.4.0 vote. VII. BUSINESS ITEMS: a. Sian Application 95-306; a request of Lube Shop for a deviation from the sign program for the One Eleven La Quinta Shopping Center to allow business signage. 1. Principal Planner Stan Sawa presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. Commissioner Anderson asked in what way did the request not agree with the sign program of the Center. Staff stated the raceway was not a part of the sign program and the lettering style is not approved. Commissioner Anderson asked if the size was within the parameters of the program. Staff stated it was in conformance. 3. Chairman Adolph asked if a Pandoras Box was being opened by allowing the additional signs (Oil Change & Carwash) as other tenants had been denied additional signage. PC5.9 11 Planning Commission Minutes May 9,1995 4. Commissioner Butler asked for a clarification of what raceway meant. Staff explained that the raceway is the support for the letters and the area where the wiring is kept. (a wiring trough.) Commissioner Butler asked who approved the color of the building and he did not believe it was compatible with the Center. Commissioner Butler asked who was responsible for the berming on Highway 111. Chairman Adolph stated it was the responsibility of Shell Oil or whoever develops the corner. Discussion followed regarding the colors on the sample board. There being no further questions of staff, Mr. Jim Engle, Imperial Sign Company, spoke on behalf of the applicant and addressed some of the concerns that had been raised. 6. Commissioner Anderson questioned the amount of room for the construction of the sign. Mr. Engle stated that the attic allows for the room but the construction of the building did not allow for access to hang the sign. Therefore, a false wall was necessary to install the sign. Discussion followed regarding alternatives for hanging the sign. The sign would be texture coated to appear as a part of the building. 7. Commissioner Abels asked for clarification about the number of outlets and he questioned whether the Commission should deviate from their previous stand. 8. Commissioner Gardner asked staff to clarify what had been allowed previously and why it was allowed. Staff clarified. 9. Commissioner Anderson stated he had no strong feelings regarding the lettering style but, did not agree with the "Carwash" and "tube Shop' signs. He suggested the sign over the east side should be duplicated instead of the "tube Shop" sign. 10. Commissioner Barrows asked if staff had asked for a reduction in the signage. Staff stated they were recommending a reduction to three square feet for "Carwash" and "Oil Change". 11. Mr. Engle stated that the "Carwash" and "Oil Change" signs were for directional purposes to get the customer to the right location. He had no objection to the reduction of three square feet. 12. Commissioner Abels asked if it would be better to put the signs on the columns. Mr. Engle stated that if the signs were put on the columns the building would not be balanced as the signs were designed to be proportional in size. 13. Commissioner Gardner stated that relative to the south elevation, the raceway was going to occupy the entire space. Staff stated they were recommending the sign be extended out to the edges horizontally. Commissioner Gardner asked about the vertical portion of PC5.9 12 Planning Commission Minutes May 9,1995 the sign. Mr. Engle stated that the block sides protrude out and will hide the sign raceway from the sides. Staff stated that on the vertical they were recommending that the sign extend to the bottom of the space and they had no recommendation for the top. 14. Commissioner Gardner stated that on the north elevation, the "Lube Shop" sign was going to protrude out 13-inches. Mr. Engle stated he would need 8-inches for the letter and 5- inches for the raceway. Mr. Engle stated that the intent of sign was to address the patrons doing business at Wal-Mart and as Adams Street opens up it will attract those customers as well. 15. Commissioner Anderson asked about the east elevation. Mr. Engle stated that illumination was not needed and therefore the raceway was not needed. Commissioner Anderson asked about externally illuminated signage. Mr. Engle stated that currently the lighting would be minimal and if flush -mounted non -internally illuminated it would be an aesthetical concern. Discussion followed. 16. Commissioner Abels asked if Commissioner Anderson would like to continue the matter to give the applicant an opportunity to redesign the sign. 17. Chairman Adolph stated that he felt the 13-inches was a very large size and would like to have the size reduced to no more than six inches and framed in to appear to be a part of the building. 18. Mr. Engle stated he could make an illuminated cabinet to match the building and it would only protrude 5-6 inches without channel letters. Commissioner Anderson stated that he would object if plexi-glass was to be used. Mr. Engle explained further the whole assembly would only protrude out six inches. 19. Chairman Adolph stated he was not in favor of the lettering and he was concerned about the compatibility of the sign with the other signs within the One Eleven La Quinta Center. Mr. Engle stated that the owner of the store had used this lettering style on all of his stores and to date he had been successful. 14. Commissioner Barrows stated she had no strong feelings on the lettering style and this was a corporate logo and would like to give the local businessman some credit. 15. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Anderson/Abels to adopt Minute Motion 95.021 approving Sign Application 95-305, subject to the attached conditions as amended. The motion carried with Chairman Adolph voting No. The condition would be modified to read: "Carwash" and "Oil Change" signs were to be removed from the south elevation. The "Lube Shope" sign to the north and south elevations were to be constructed so as not to exceed 5-6inches in depth for the PC5.9 13 Planning Commission Minutes May 9,1995 assembly." VI. CONSENT CALENDAR: a. There being no corrections to the Minutes of April 11, 1995, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners ButlerlAbels to approve the minutes as submitted. Unanimously approved. B. There being no corrections to the Minutes of April 25, 1995, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Anderson/Abels to approve the minutes as submitted. Unanimously approved. VI1. OTHER Chairman Adolph gave a report of the City Council meeting of May 2, 1995 2. Commissioner Barrows asked who was responsible for the maintenance of the property to the east of McDonalds. Staff would check into the matter and see that it was cleaned up. VIII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Barrows/Butler to adjourn this meeting of the Planning Commission to a regular meeting on June 13,1995. This meeting of the Planning Commission was adjourned at 9:26 P.M., May 9,1995. Unanimously approved. PC5.9 14 MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING A regular meeting held at the La Guinta City Hall 78.495 Calle Tampico, CA May 23, 1995 CALL TO ORDER 3:00 P.M. A. This meeting of the Planning Commission was called to order at 3:12 P.M. by Chairman Adolph who led the flag salute. II. ROLL CALL: A. Chairman Adolph requested the roll call: Present: Commissioners Abels, Anderson, Barrows, Butler, Gardner, and Chairman Adolph. Commissioners Anderson/Barrows moved and seconded a motion to excuse Commissioner Newkirk. Unanimously approved. B. Staff Present: Community Development Director Jerry Herman, City Attorney, Dawn Honeywell, Principal Planner Stan Sawa, Principal Planner Fred Baker, Associate Planner, Greg Trousdell, Department Secretary Betty Sawyer, and The Planning Center Consultant Debra Ezra-Rogoff. III. PUBLIC COMMENT: None IV. WORKSHOP A. Continued . Zoning Code Update: a request of the City for review and approval of the Zoning Code Update. Principal Planner Stan Sawa presented an update on what material had been covered and what was to be discussed. 2. Chairman Adolph opened the discussion and reviewed of the document page by page. 3. Page 004 Section 9.110.030. B. Change "maximum structure height" from 30 feet to 28 feet. Do the same wherever it is referred to. 4. Page 005 Section 9.110.060. 4. Add somewhere in the text "Santa Rosa Mountain National Scenic Area". PC5.23 Planning Commission Minutes May 23, 1995 5. Page 006 Section 9.110.060 A.B. Identify the structure height starting from a point - 28-feet from the mien. Eliminate "Minimum Building Site." C.1.e. Add Sections 4 and 5 to WS R7E . C.1.b. Change TSS, HE, 36 to T5S C.1.b. Add Section 25 and delete from e.1.a. C.1.d. Add Section 33. 6. Page 009 Section 9.120.020.. Table 9.5 Other Uses. Public flood control facilities and devices should be permitted ("P) in the "G C" category. 7. Page 010 Table 9. Change maximum height to 28-feet on all zones. 8. Page 011 Section 9.140.030 A.1. Same changes as a.5 Section 9.110.060 C.1. 9. Page 012 C.3.d. Eliminate "or painted". C.3.e. Change to "Transmission lines (properly screened or undergrounded)" 10. Page 013 E. Add "design review by the Planning Commission". 11. Page 014 G.3.b. Add "Native" drought tolerant plants. 12. Page 015 H.3. Add "at such time as the new property owner occupies, or a HOA" accepts the responsibility... 13. Page 019 Section 9.140.030 M.2. City Attorney to rewrite. PC5.23 2 Planning Commission Minutes May 23,1995 14. Page 021 Section 9.140.050 Adult Entertainment Overlay District to only contain the Overlay District and everything else moved to the Business District Section and deleted from Planning Commission review. 15. Page 034 Section 9.150.050 C. Eliminate the entire paragraph. 16. Page 036 Section 9.150.060 Table 9 - Off-street Parking Requirements - add 4 bedrooms or more a 3-car garage is required and add "For houses with a room such as a den, study, or sewing room shall count as a bedroom." For room additions it shall be based upon the value of the addition to the overall house. Less than 50% of the current value you are exempt from the garage addition. 17. Page 039 Table 9. Office and Health Care Uses - General offices, other than medical or dental - change from one space per 250 square feet to one space per 350 sq./ft. 18. Chairman Adolph asked that staff bring the Parking Chapter back to next meeting. In addition, staff was to obtain information from Palm Desert for a comparison. Staff stated they would prefer to compare it to the existing Code. Commissioners thought the City should be compared to other cities of the same size and diversity (Palm Desert, the existing, and the proposed). In addition, the Village Specific Plan would be considered. Chairman Adolph recessed the meeting at 5:23 P.M. and reconvened at 7:02 P.M. V. PUBLIC COMMENT: None VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Continued - Street Name Change 95-006; a request of the La Guinta Volunteer Fire Department to change the street name of Old 52nd Avenue to Frances Hack Lane. Associate Planner Greg Trousdell presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. 2. Commissioner Abels informed the Commission that the Coachella Valley Recreation and Parks District (CVPPD) had been contacted regarding La Guinta's request to change the name of the Community Park. At their May 10th meeting it was determined that since the CVPRD had no policy in place to approve such a request, a policy should be put in place PC5.23 3 Planning Commission Minutes May 23, 1995 first. They agreed with La Guinta's request to rename the Park but, they would have to adopt a resolution establishing a policy first. Based on this information, Commissioners AbelslButler moved and seconded a motion to continue the public hearing to June 13, 1995. 3. Commissioner Barrows asked if any other names had been submitted for Old 52nd Avenue. Associate Planner Greg Trousdell stated that the Fire Department would still prefer their request of Frances Hack Lane. As to another name, general conversation among City Hall staff was to name the street after the Fritz Burns family. B. Tentative Tract 28149; a request of KSL PGA West Corporation for approval to resubdivide 20 acres into 84 single family residential lots and four common lots. 1. Commissioners Gardner and Anderson withdrew due to a possible conflict of interest. 2. Associate Planner Greg Trousdell presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. 3 Chairman Adolph asked staff to identify the difference between Attachment 2 and 3 of the staff report. Staff stated they were submitted in different years and additional land had been acquired. 4. There being no further questions of staff, Chairman Adolph opened the public hearing. The applicant, Mr. Chevis Hosea, Director of Real Estate for KSL Recreation Corporation, explained their request and that they were moving toward a reduction of density in order to increase the amount of golf amenities available. He went on to explain the distribution of swimming pools and spas in their tract (i.e., three recreation lots and one common lot). 5. Commissioner Abels clarified that Mr. Hosea was requesting to by-pass Planning Commission approval for the recreational amenities (Condition 49) and work with the existing homeowner associations within the area for an agreeable result. Once they had obtained the HOA approval, they would seek staff approval and hopefully by-pass the public hearing process to save time. Mr. Hosea agreed. 6. Commissioner Butler asked what recourse the HOA would have if the Planning Commission approved this request. Would they still be able to stop the process and bring the matter before the Commission? Mr. Hosea stated that it would be an intense review process with the PGA West Homeowners' Association (HOA), as the alternative would be to form a new HOA to govern this area. Mr. Hosea went on to explain that they had made a significant reduction in density and to be required to renotice for recreational amenities was an extreme burden on. 7. Chairman Adolph asked if KSL hadn't agreed verbally to annex this section into PGA West Association #1. Mr. Hosea stated they had no problem with this. PC5.23 4 Planning Commission Minutes May 23, 1995 8. Chairman Adolph asked if the problem with the notification of the homeowners on Interlachen had been corrected and the homeowners notified for this meeting. Staff stated that notices were sent out and staff had verified that the residents across the street were notified. 9. Chairman Adolph questioned Condition #50 clarifying that the worker restrooms would be separate from the HOA restrooms. Mr. Hosea stated they would have separate restrooms in the same building. Chairman Adolph asked that the condition clearly define there would be two separate restrooms. 10. Mr. Dick Lutes, 54.424 Tanglewood, homeowner and member of the existing PGA West HOA, addressed the Commission regarding the project. He currently was the Pool Committee Chairman so he receives numerous complaints due to the number of people being served by the existing pools. The added maintenance costs have increased respectively. He addressed the number of pools that were to be constructed and the number of units they would be serving. He stated the Commission must review this tract and future tracts as they relate to maintenance and the amount of open space they were promised. He requested the developer be required to construct the four pools promised on Southern Hills and one pool on Winged Foot. In addition, he asked how the golf carts would get from Golf Hole #8 to Golf Hole #9. 11. Commissioner Abels asked why the County was inspecting pools. City Attorney Dawn Honeywell stated that it was the responsibility of the County Health Department to inspect community pools. 12. Discussion followed regarding the number of existing pools, the number to be constructed, and the number that had been promised by Sunrise Company. 13. Commissioner Butler asked for clarification as to location of the golf cart crossing. Mr. Lutes showed the location on the map and stated there should be a maintenance access as well at the other end of the street across from the maintenance yard. 14. Mr. Augie Romano, 54.205 Oakhill, homeowner, addressed the Commission regarding the open space areas being retained and the construction of the number of pools promised. Pools are heated in the winter and with the amount of chlorine used this can become a health issue with the number of people currently using the pools. He would like to see the developer construct what was promised by Sunrise Company . 15. Commissioner Butler asked if the applicant was downsizing the density and eliminating the need for Item Condition #49 to take before the HOA and Pool Committee. He questioned what enforcement measurers were available to the HOA if the Planning Commission approves their request. Chairman Adolph stated probably none. 16. Commissioner Butler stated he understood the need for the pools and even though the PC5.23 5 Planning Commission Minutes May 23,1995 applicant stated he would install some pools, it did not seem adequate. Chairman Adolph stated it comes down to the fact that KSL had purchased the property from the RTC, and as they were now constructing single family homes instead of the open space condominiums, they were justified in not constructing the same number of pools. 17. Mr. Chevis Hosea stated that in regards to the golf cart crossing, one of the lots would be eased to provide the golf cart access. Commissioner Abels asked about the access for the maintenance vehicles at the other end. Mr. Hosea stated there was an existing easement for that access. 18. Commissioner Abels asked if the applicant would construct an additional pool if the need became apparent. Mr. Hosea stated he would not like to have that obligation. They were reducing the density and it would be burdensome to them to provide these additional amenities. They will continue to have the problem of completing what Sunrise Company had promised, but as they were the new developer, they did not believe they should have to assume their promises. Discussion followed regarding the location of existing pools. 19. Commissioner Butler asked if the HOA were aware of the dues that would be altered due to the amenities. Mr. Hosea stated that with the amenities being submitted now, they would make a request to the HOA for the needed charges. 20. Commissioner Abels stated he did not feel it was necessary to obligate the new owners with the past promises. Chairman Adolph stated he did not agree. When KSL placed their bid on the package they were buying the entire package requiring the six pools and green belt areas. Discussion followed. 21. Commissioner Barrows stated there was a concentration of pools in one area and asked for clarification on the location of the pools. She asked if the pools across the street would be accessible to the people across the street. Mr. Hosea stated they would be accessible. Mr. Hosea stated they were giving more back to the community by reducing the number of units to be constructed. 22. Mr. Lutes clarified that each existing pool is are being used by 30 homes and with this construction the load will be increased. He felt the Commission was ignoring the complete community and just addressing a phase. 23. There being no further public comment, Chairman Adolph closed the public hearing. Commissioner Abels stated the issue seemed to be swimming pools. He asked if the applicant would be adverse to installing at least one additional pool to relieve the load. 24. Commissioner Butler stated he agreed, but looking at the plot plan he was concerned as to where they would be placed. He was also concerned that the people on Southern Hills were traveling a great distance to use a pool. Discussion followed. PC5.23 6 Planning Commission Minutes May 23,1995 25. Chairman Adolph stated he was looking at the density and he felt the number of pools could be reduced according to the number of units dropped. Possible only four pools and two green belts. Commissioner Barrows stated the original plans had one pool for every 21 lots; if four pools were required it would meet the density of the prior development. 26. Chairman Adolph stated he would like to obtain a consensus between the HOA and KSL as to what would be agreeable. Commissioner Barrows stated that if the reduction in pools met the reduction in units, it would be acceptable to her. 27. City Attorney Dawn Honeywell stated that ultimately it would be up to the Planning Commission to make a decision. She suggested the item be continued to let KSL and the HOA work out the problem. Mr. Hosea stated they would rather install a pool than have a continuance. They would incorporate a pool in the green belt at the intersection of Southern Hills and Oakmont. They would prefer not to lose any additional lots for open space due to the density reduction. He suggested the land owned by the HOA be utilized for open space area. 28. There being no further discussion it was moved and seconded by Commissioners AbelslBarrows to adopt Resolution 95.017 recommending approval with an additional pool. Community Development Director Jerry Herman asked for clarification on the request to change Condition #49 allowing staff to approve. Condition #50 would be amended to allow separate restroom facilities from the homeowners for the workers. The restrooms may be attached but separate entrances provided. 29. Chairman Adolph stated he was not in agreement because the green belt area was being utilized for the pool area and common areas are being eliminated. He suggested that an additional pool be constructed, but not in the common area. 30. Commissioner AbelslBarrows withdrew the motion. Discussion followed regarding the common area. 31. Mr. Hosea stated that common area is provided for air -space condominium developments. He understands the sensitivity for pools, but they are supplying common areas for the individual lots and they are not as needed as in the attached unit environment. KSL has given back to the community 50+ homes to create a more open environment. The area proposed for the pools are large areas and would still provide ample open space. 32. Chairman Adolph stated that other areas in PGA West have similar situations, so this request is not unique. Is there some way KSL can help this situation.? Mr. Hosea stated he did not see a void for green space. Four common areas are provided. Chairman Adolph suggested that the open area be tied into the golf course access area. Mr. Hosea stated the objection was the requirement to provide amenities for detached homes that are required for attached homes. Discussion followed regarding the poollopen space locations. PC5.23 Planning Commission Minutes May 23,1995 33. Commissioner Abels/Butler moved to adopt Resolution 95.017, subject to the modification of Conditions #49 and #50, and with the addition of a fourth pool. ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Abels, Barrows, Butler. NOES: Chairman Adolph. ABSENT: Commissioners Anderson, Gardner, and Commissioner Newkirk. ABSTAINING: None. Environmental Assessment 93.256 and General Plan Amendment 93.092• a request of the City for a recommendation to approve the adoption of the La Quinta Housing Element into the General Plan. 1. Principal Planner Fred Baker presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department and introduced The Planning Center consultant Debra Ezra-Rogoff who went on to explain why the Housing Element needed to be adopted. 2. Ms. Ezra Rogoff stated the Housing Element meets the fundamental issues the City faces and what the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) will look at when evaluating the Element for State compliance. HCD focuses their evaluation on seeing a mixed and balance of housing needs to meet the components of the community. She went on to explain the areas HCD evaluates. The City does have adequate land resources to accommodate the future housing needs based on the population trends. The City and Redevelopment Agency have become actively involved in providing new housing opportunities for the very low and low income families. She went on to explain the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) objectives which shows how the City has met these objectives. 3. Chairman Adolph praised the consultant on the work performed. 4. Commissioner Anderson asked about the surplus deficient for the three levels being for five years. Ms. Rogoff stated it was for a seven year period. Commissioner Anderson stated this number would be on -going for the next evaluation of the Housing Element. Ms. Rogoff explained how the future needs would be addressed and how they relate to the Housing Element. Commissioner Anderson stated the numbers were based on past growth trends. Ms. Rogoff stated that it is based on a formula that is used for determining the number of units needed for our region. 5. Commissioner Anderson asked if the State felt the breakdown was fair. Principal Planner Fred Baker stated that CVAG works with SCAG to determine the formulas to see that the formulas are realistic for each of the communities. He went on to explain how the numbers were determined and what was used to estimate/project the needed housing numbers. 6. Chairman Adolph asked how often the City was monitored. Principal Planner Fred Baker stated staff is required to annually report to the City Council and update them on their progress. Chairman Adolph asked if there was a way the City could encourage low income PC5.23 8 Planning Commission Minutes May 23,1995 development. Principal Planner Fred Baker explained ways in which the City was presently encouraging affordable housing developments. Discussion followed. 7. Commissioner Barrows asked about the reference made to the parking requirements. Some of the senior projects and multi -family projects could have excessive parking needs. She asked if it was appropriate that the recommendations made in this report to be put into the Zoning Code Update. City Attorney Dawn Honeywell stated this was customary. 8. Commissioner Barrows stated that innovative building techniques, lot configurations, creative forms of residential developments to create incentives or bonuses for the developers should be included in the Zoning Code. City Attorney Dawn Honeywell stated they would. 9. Principal Planner Fred Baker stated that the polices must first be incorporated into the General Plan before the City can adopt them into the Zoning Ordinance. City Attorney Dawn Honeywell stated this process provides the framework to allow the Planning Commission to be more specific in what they want included in the Zoning Ordinance. 10. Commissioner Anderson stated they would probably be incorporated in the planned residential units that are submited. City Attorney Dawn Honeywell stated some of these incentives are already in existence. She stated the Planning Commission could allow greater densities if they so desired. In addition, they could also have inclusionary zoning to assist in the creation of the needed units. 11. There being no further discussion, Chairman Adolph closed the public hearing. City Attorney Dawn Honeywell clarified corrections to the resolution as follows: a. Title be changed to add "recommending to the City Council certification of a Mitigated Negative Declaration" b. "Whereas, the Community Development Director has determined that the said Amendment will not have a significant adverse effect on the environment due to the mitigation measures required in the General Plan EIR and incorporated herein by this reference and that a Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact should be filed; and, C. Whereas, pursuant to AB3180, a mitigation monitoring program which is included in the General Plan EIR and sets forth monitoring and reporting procedures for maintaining the effectiveness of the proposed mitigation measures and which is hereby incorporated in this Mitigated Negative Declaration; and, d. The proposed Amendment as mitigated according to the mitigation monitoring program will not be detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of the community, either indirectly or directly." 12. Commissioners Barrows/Butler moved and seconded a motion to adopt Resolution 95.018, subject to the changes as stated by the City Attorney, recommending to the City Council PC5.23 9 Planning Commission Minutes May 23,1995 certification of a Negative Declaration for the La Quinta General Plan Housing Element in accordance with the findings set forth. ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Abels, Anderson, Barrows, Butler, Gardner, and Chairman Adolph. NOES: None. ABSENT: Commissioner Newkirk. ABSTAINING: None. 13. It was moved and seconded by Barrows/Butler to adopt Resolution 95-019 recommending to the City Council approval of the adoption of the La Quinta Housing Element into the General Plan. ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Abels, Anderson, Barrows, Butler, Gardner, and Chairman Adolph. NOES: None. ABSENT: Commissioner Newkirk. ABSTAINING: None. VII. BUSINESS ITEMS - None VIII. CONSENT CALENDAR A. There being no corrections to the Minutes of May 9, 195, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Barrows/Abets to approve the minutes as submitted. Unanimously approved VIII. OTHER A. Commissioner Newkirk being absent was unable to present a report of the City Council meeting of May 16, 1995. B. Commissioner Anderson gave a report of the City/Chamber Workshop meeting of May 10, 1995. C. Chairman Adolph asked staff to write a letter to Ms. Judith Sanders thanking her for her letter and stating her concerns and stating the Planning Commission would take the issue under consideration. D. Commissioner Abels stated he attended a Postal Advisory Committee meeting and gave a report of the meeting. IX. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Gardner/Abets to adjourn this meeting of the Planning Commission to a regular meeting on June July 13, 1995. This meeting of the Planning Commission was adjourned at 9:08 P.M., May 23, 1995. Unanimously approved. PC5.23 10