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1992 08 11 PC♦sA.0 f I T 1' uln Ten Cara[] PLAMING CO"X S,SIOV A.:; A Regular Meeting to be Held at the La Quinta City Hall, 78-105 Calle Estado La Quinta, California August 11, 1992 7:00 P.M. **NOTE** ALL AGENDA ITEMS NOT CONSIDERED BY 11:00 P.M. MAY BE CONTINUED TO THE NEXT COMMISSION MEETING Beginning Resolution 92-025 Beginning Minute Motion 92-026 CALL TO ORDER - Flag Salute ROLL CALL PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Item .............. Applicant .......... Location ........... Request............ Action ............. 2. Item .............. Applicant .......... Location ........... Request............ Action ............. PC/AGENDA TENTATIVE TRACT 25953 - CONTINUED Mr. & Mrs. Harold Hirsch Northwest corner of Miles Avenue and Dune Palms Road A one year extension of time for tract which creates 139 single family lots on 38.4 gross acres. Resolution 92- TENTATIVE TRACT 25363 - CONTINUED Santa Rosa Developers +600 feet south of Miles Avenue and +650 feet east of Adams Street A one year extension of time for tract which creates 75 single family lots on 20+ acres. Resolution 92- 1 PUBLIC COMMENT This is the time set aside for citizens to address the Planning Commission on matters relating to City planning and zoning which are not Agenda items. When addressing the Planning Commission, please state your name and address. BUSINESS SESSION 1. Item ............... TENTATIVE TRACT 24230 - LADE LA QUINTA - CONTINUED Applicant .......... Wilma Pacific South Management Corp. ( Dennis LaMont ) Location ........... mast side of Caleo Bay, north of Lake La Quinta Drive Request ............ Approval of revised plan for recreation lot at Idlarquessa on Lake La Quinta subdivision. Action ............. Minute Motion 92- 2. Item ............... PLOT PLAN 91-457 Applicant .......... J. Paul Smith Location ........... Southeast corner of Adams Street and Highway III Request ............ A one year extension of time for 10,000 square foot night club. Action ............. Resolution 92- 3. Item .............. PLOT PLAN 90-434 Applicant .......... Quiel Brothers for Wal-Mart Location ........... North side of Highway 111 between Adams Street and Washington Street Request ............ Approval to install a flag pole adjacent to store entry. Action ............. Minute Motion 92- CONSENT CALENDAR Approval of the :Minutes of the regular Planning Commission meeting held July 14, 1992. OTHER ADJOURNMENT ------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------- STUDY SESSION MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 1992 City Council Chambers DISCUSSION ONLY 51141419061 1. All Agenda items. 2. PC/AGENDA 2 STAFF REPORT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DATE: AUGUST 11, 1992, (CONTINUED FROM JULY 28, 1992) APPLICANT / OWNER: MR. & MRS. HAROLD HIRSCH REPRESENTATIVE: LYNN D. CRANDALL, ATTORNEY ENGINEER: J. F. DAVIDSON REQUEST: ONE YEAR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR TENTATIVE TRACT 25953 PROJECT: TENTATIVE TRACT 25953, A REQUEST TO SUBDIVIDE 38.4 GROSS ACRES INTO 139 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS, A WELL SITE, PARK AND RETENTION BASIN LOTS. LOCATION: NORTHWEST CORNER OF MILES AVENUE AND DUNE PALMS ROAD. GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (2-4 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE) EXISTING ZONING: R-1 (ONE FAMILY DWELLING) . ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS: ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 90-162 WAS PREPARED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ORIGINAL APPLICATION. NO FURTHER ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW IS REQUIRED. NET DENSITY: 3.87 UNITS PER ACRE (NET ACREAGE 35.96) . LOT SIZES: MINIMUM LOT SIZE - 7,200 SQUARE FEET AVERAGE LOT SIZE - 8,250 SQUARE FEET MAXIMUM LOT SIZE - 17,300 SQUARE FEET DRAINAGE CONSIDERATIONS: ON -SITE RETENTION OF 100-YEAR STORM REQUIRED TO BE PROVIDED. ON -SITE CIRCULATIONS: PUBLIC STREETS PROPOSED. THE ENTRANCE WILL BE OFF DUNE PALMS ROAD. THE ROAD SYSTEM ALLOWS FOR AN ACCESS LINK TO TENTATIVE TRACT 23913 TO THE WEST OF THIS PROJECT. INTERNAL CIRCULATION CONSISTS OF CUL-DE-SAC STREETS SERVED BY A COLLECTOR STREET. PCST.069 1 OFF -SITE CIRCULATION: MILES AVENUE - DESIGNATED AS A PRIMARY ARTERIAL AT 110 FEET OF RIGHT-OF-WAY WITH AN 18 FOOT WIDE RAISED LANDSCAPED MEDIAN. BACKGROUND: Two years ago the City reviewed the request to divide approximately 38.4 acres into 139 single family lots.. At that time, the property was zoned R-1-11,000/PD and R-1- 12,000/PD and the Applicant processed Change of Zone 90-057 to change the property to R-1 (one family dwelling) . The new R-1 category reduced the minimum lot size to 7,200 square feet. On June 26, 1990, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the project to the City Council and on July 31, 1990, the City Council approved both the land division and the change of zone requests. The case was given a two year approval subject to the rules and procedures of the Subdivision Ordinance. The original applicant in 1990 was Thomas Schmidt. Since that time the Applicant has lost his option in the property. Therefore, this request has been made by the property owner. MAP EXTENSION REQUEST: Necessary paperwork was completed to extend the request prior to the maps expiration. A letter from the Applicant is attached. BUILDING HEIGHTS: On July 22, 1992, Staff received a letter from Mr. Brian W. Farris and Ms. Elizabeth F. Farris who reside at 79-371 Horizon Palms Circle (La Quinta Palms) . Their letter is attached. One of their issues concerned building heights for this tract and their preference to retain "low rise" developments surrounding their condominium complex. This issue was discussed in 1990 during the original review of this tract, and Condition #36 outlines the requirements for this project. Staff has not modified the original requirement because it addresses the Farris' concern for one story (20- feet) structures along their shared property line. RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: No major changes to the original Conditions of Approval have been made, however, Condition #32 . f . has been modified to insure that landscape irrigation and watering along the City's parkways is done without creating a nuisance to the City. CONCLUSION: Staff supports the Applicant's request for a one year extension of time. FINDINGS: Findings for Tentative Tract 25953 first extension of time can be found in the attached Planning Commission Resolution. PCST.069 2 RECOMMENDATION: By adoption of attached Planning Commission Resolutions 92- , recommend approval of this first extension of time for Tentative Tract 25953 to the City Council subject to the attached conditions. Attachments: 1. Location map 2. Tentative Tract Map 25953 3. Surrounding Developments 4. Letter from Applicant 6. Letter from Brian & Elizabeth Farris 7. Draft Planning Commission Resolution 92- PCST.069 3 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 92- A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA) RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A ONE YEAR TIME EXTENSION FOR TENTATIVE TRACT 25953, TO ALLOW THE CREATION OF A LAND SALES SUBDIVISION ON A +38 ACRE SITE. CASE NO. TT 25953 - MR. & MRS. HAROLD HIRSCH FIRST EXTENTION OF TIME WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, did on the 28th day of July, 1992, and the 11th day of August, 1992, hold a duly - noticed public hearing to consider the request of Mr. & Mrs. Harold Hirsch to extend for one year their tentative tract map approval which subdivides +38 acres into single family development lots for sale, generally located on the northwest corner of Miles Avenue and Dune Palms Road, more particularly described as THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 7 EAST, SAN BERNARDINO BASE AND MERIDIAN. WHEREAS, a Negative Declaration (Environmental Assessment 90-162) was adopted by the City Council in 1990 for this case. Therefore, no further environmental review is necessary for this time extentsion request. WHEREAS, mitigation of various physical impacts have been identified and incorporated into the approval conditions for Tentative Tract 25953, thereby requiring that monitoring of those mitigation measures be undertaken to assure compliance with them; 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 slid find the following facts to justify the recommendation for approval of a one year extension of time for said tentative tract map; 1. That Tentative Tract 25953, as conditionally approved, is generally consistent with the goals, policies, and intent of the La Quinta General Plan for land use density, unit type, circulation requirements, R-1 zoning district development standards and design requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance. 2. That the subject site has a rolling topography because of the sand dunes with the east central area being the lowest part of the site. The proposed circulation design and single-family lot layouts, as conditioned, are therefore, suitable for the proposed land division. RESOPC.079 I 3. That the design of Tentative Tract 25953 may cause substantial environmental damage or injury to the wildlife habitat of the Coachella Valley Fringe -Toed Lizard, but mitigation measures in the form of fees for a new habitat area will lessen this impact. 4. That the design of the subdivision, as conditionally approved, will be developed with public sewers and water, and therefore, is not likely to cause serious public health problems. 5. That the design of Tentative Tract Map 25953 will not conflict with easements acquired by the public at large for access through the project since alternate easements for access and for use have been provided that are substantially equivalent to those previously acquired by the public. 6. That the proposed Tentative Tract 25953, as conditioned, provides for adequate maintenance of the landscape buffer areas. 7. That the proposed Tentative Tract 25953, as conditioned, provides storm water retention, park facilities, and noise mitigation. 8. That general impacts from the proposed tract were considered within the MEA prepared and adopted in conjunction with the La Quinta General Plan. WHEREAS, in the review of this Tentative Tract time extension, 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, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, as follows: 1. That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the findings of the Commission in this case; 2. That it does hereby confirm and recertify the conclusion of Environmental Assessment 90-162 relative to the environmental concerns of this tentative tract; 3. That it does hereby recommend approval to the City Council of the subject time extension for Tentative Tract 25953 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 11th day of August, 1992, by the following vote, to wit: RESOPC.079 - 2 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: KATIE BARROWS, Chairwoman City of La Quinta, California ATTEST: JERRY HERMAN, Planning Director City of La Quinta, California RESOPC.079 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 92- CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - PROPOSED TENTATIVE TRACT 25953 - FIRST EXTENSION OF TIME AUGUST 11, 1992 GENERAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL 1. Tentative Tract Map No. 25953 shall comply with the requirements and standards of the State Subdivision Map Act and the City of La Quinta Land Division Ordinance, unless otherwise modified by the following conditions. 2. This Tentative Tract Map approval shall expire on July 31, 1993, unless approved for extension pursuant to the City of La Quinta Land Division Ordinance. 3. The Applicant acknowledges that the City has formed a City-wide Landscape and Lighting District and, by recording a subdivision map, agrees to be included in the District and to offer for dedication such easements as may be required for the maintenance and operation of related facilities. Any assessments will be done on a benefit basis, as required by law. 4. The Applicant shall comply with the archaeological assessments for the tract area done by J. Salpas (February, 1984), and K. Swope (June, 1990) . The studies shall be submitted to the Coachella Valley Archaeological Society (CVAS) for a two -week review and comment period. The final plan shall be submitted to the Planning and Development Department for final review and approval. Prior to the issuance of a Grading Permit, the Developer shall have retained a qualified cultural resources management firm and completed the testing and data recovery as noted in the plan. The management firm shall monitor the grading activity as required by the plan or testing results. A list of the qualified archaeological monitor(s), cultural resources management firm employees, and any assistants) / representative (s) , shall be submitted to the Planning and Development Department. The list shall provide the current address and phone number for each monitor. The designated monitors may be changed from time to time, but no such change shall be effective unless served by registered or certified mail on the Planning and Development Department. The designated monitors or their authorized representatives shall have the authority to temporarily divert, redirect or halt grading activity to allow recovery of resources. In the event of discovery or recognition of any human remains, there shall be no further grading, excavation or disturbance of the site or any nearby area reasonably suspected to overlie adjacent human remains until appropriate mitigation measures are completed. Upon completion of the data recovery, the developer shall cause three copies of the final report containing the data analysis to be prepared and published and submitted to the Planning and Development Department. CONAPRVL.060 1 Conditions of Approval Tentative Tract 25953 August 11, 1992 5. The Developer of this subdivision of land 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 the final map without the approval of the City Engineer. 6. A temporary road access, for model home access purposes, may be provided off Miles Avenue. This access shall be terminated upon the completion of model complex use provided a secondary access is installed. A drawing showing details of this proposed temporary access point shall be submitted to the Planning and Development Department and Engineering Department for approval. Traffic and Circulation 7. Applicant shall dedicate right-of-way for public streets as follows: a. Miles Avenue: half street (55-feet) right-of-way for 110-foot wide Primary Arterial. b. Dune Palms Road: half street (44-feet) right-of-way for 88-foot wide Secondary Arterial. C. Interior public streets: full street (60-feet) right-of-way for a local street per General Plan, plus corner cut backs at intersections, plus suitable right-of-way conforms for "knuckle" turns all as required by the City Engineer. d. Cul-de-sac: full street (50-feet) right-of-way, plus 5-feet wide public utility easements, plus suitable right-of-way conforms per Riverside County Standard Drawing No. 800. 8. The Applicant shall construct, or enter into agreement to construct, street improvements for the following streets to the requirements of the City Engineer and the La Quinta Municipal Code including all appurtenant conforms and amenities prior to approval of the final map. a. Interior public streets: 40-foot wide street improvements per Riverside County Standard Drawing No. 104 for street that join directly into streets in other tracts, and 36-foot wide street improvements per Standard Drawing No. 105 for cul-de-sacs and other local residential streets serving fewer than 100 lots. The improvements at cul-de-sac ends shall be per Standard Drawing 800. b. Miles Avenue: half street improvements per Riverside County Standard Drawing No. 100, including one half of raised median, plus suitable conforms to match existing improvements including a transition beyond the tract boundary along with other appurtenant amenities as required by the City Engineer. CONAPRVL . 060 2 Conditions of Approval Tentative Tract 25953 August 11, 1992 c . Dune Palms: half street improvements per Riverside County Standard Drawing -No. 102, plus a 10-foot wide northbound lane plus suitable conforms to match existing improvements including a transition beyond the tract boundary along with other appurtenant amenities as required by the City Engineer. 9. Applicant shall install decorative block wall around water well site per Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) requirements. Wall plan and landscaping plan for area between wall and property lines shall be approved by Planning and Development Department. Any CVWD required landscaping changes shall be submitted to City for review. All plan approvals shall be prior to any applicable work beginning. 10. An encroachment permit for work in any abutting local jurisdiction shall be secured prior to constructing or joining improvements (i.e., City of Indio) . CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO BE FULFILLED PRIOR TO FINAL MAP APPROVAL 11. Prior to final map approval by the City Council, the Applicant shall meet the parkland dedication requirements as set forth in Section 13.24.030, La Quinta Municipal Code by either providing a combination of one acre of parkland plus in -lieu fees for the balance of the parkland requirement or by providing the total required parkland dedication requirement as parkland. Additional area shall be provided in the proposed park/retention basin area, if needed, for water retention capacity and to meet security safety, maintenance and recreational concerns of the City. Sufficient park (not retention) area shall be set aside for park equipment and other park uses not suitable for a retention basin area. The retention basin/park area shall have slopes of an acceptable standard. A park/retention basin plan shall be submitted to the Planning and Development Department for review and approval prior to final map approval. 12. A noise study shall be prepared by a qualified acoustical engineer, to be submitted to the Planning and Development Department for review and approval prior to final map approval. The study shall concentrate on noise impacts on the tract from perimeter arterial streets, and recommend alternative mitigation techniques. Recommendations of the study shall be incorporated into the tract design. The study shall consider use of building setbacks, engineering design, building orientation, noise barriers (berming and landscaping, etc.), and other techniques so as to avoid the isolated appearance given by walled developments. 13. Tract phasing plans, including phasing of public improvements, shall be submitted for review and approval by the Public Works Department and the Planning and Development Department. CONAPRVL.060 Conditions of Approval Tentative Tract 25953 August 11, 1992 14. Owner shall execute and record a "Declaration of Dedication" in a form acceptable to the City and offering the dedication of drainage retention basin(s) and hardscape buffer areas to the City for future acceptance and maintenance. In the interim, the owners shall maintain the basin (s) and perimeter landscaping and provide bond assurance accordingly. 15. Applicant shall enter into agreement with the City prior to recording the final map to maintain the retention basin and landscaped setback lots on Miles Avenue and Dune Palms Road until the City Engineer accepts them for maintenance by the City. In no event will the City accept the retention basin and setback lots for maintenance until the lots within the subject tract are included on the tax assessment roll and producing tax revenue to the Lighting and Landscape District. 16. Prior to recordation of a final map, the Applicant shall pay the required mitigation fees for the Coachella Valley Fringe -Toed Lizard Habitat Conversion Program, as adopted by the City, in the amount of $600 per acre of disturbed land. Grading and Drainage 17. The tract grading plan shall be prepared by a registered civil engineer and approved by the City Engineer prior to final map approval. 18. A registered civil engineer shall exercise sufficient supervision and control of the tract grading to insure compliance with the grading plans, specifications, and applicable codes and ordinances. The registered civil engineer charged with the compliance responsibility shall make the following certifications upon completion of construction: a. All grading work was properly monitored by qualified personnel during construction for compliance with the grading plans, specifications, and applicable codes and ordinances and thereby certify the grading to be in full compliance with those documents. b . The finished building pad elevations conform with the approved grading plan. 19. The tract shall be designed and graded in a manner so the difference in building pad elevations between contiguous lots that share a common street frontage or join lots with adjoining existing tracts or approved tentative tracts does not exceed three (3.0) feet. The pad elevations of contiguous lots within the subject tract that do not share a common street shall not exceed five (5.0) feet. If the Applicant is unable to comply with the pad elevation differential requirement, the City will consider and may approve other alternatives that satisfy the City's intent to promote and ensure community acceptance and buyer satisfaction with the proposed development. CONAPRVL.060 4 Conditions of Approval Tentative Tract 25953 August 11, 1992 20. The Applicant shall submit a copy of the proposed grading, landscaping, and irrigation plans to Coachella Valley Water District for review and comment with respect to CVWD's water management program. 21. A thorough preliminary engineering geological and soils engineering investigation shall be done and the report submitted for review along with the grading plan. The report's recommendations shall be incorporated into the grading plan design prior to grading plan approval. The soils engineer and/or the engineering geologist must certify to the adequacy of the grading plan. A statement shall appear on the final subdivision map that a soils report has been prepared for the tract pursuant to Section 17953 of the Health and Safety Code. 22. Any earthwork on contiguous properties requires a written authorization from the owner (s) ( slope easement) in a form acceptable to the City Engineer. 23. Storm water run-off produced in 24 hours by a 100-year storm shall be retained on site in landscaped retention basin(s) designed for a maximum water depth not to exceed six feet. The basin slopes shall not exceed 3:1. Other requirements include, but are not limited to, a grassed ground surface with permanent irrigation improvements, and appurtenant structural drainage amenities all of which shall be designed and constructed in accordance with requirements deemed necessary by the City Engineer. 24. Applicant shall construct, or enter into agreement to construct, the tract grading and all public improvements before the final map is recorded. Applicant shall pay a cash fee, in -lieu of, and equivalent to the respective construction cost, for those improvements which involve fair share responsibility that must be deferred until the full compliment of funding is available. Payment of the cash -in -lieu fee may be deferred to a future date mutually agreed by the Applicant and City Engineer, provided security for said future payment is posted by Applicant. Traffic and Circulation 25. Applicant shall comply with the following requirements of the Public Works Department: a. The Applicant shall dedicate all necessary public street and utility easements as required, including all corner cutbacks. b . The Applicant shall submit street improvement plans that are prepared by a registered civil engineer. Street improvements, including traffic signs and markings and raised median islands (if required by the City General Plan) , shall conform to City standards as determined by the City Engineer and adopted by the La Quinta Municipal Code (three-inch AC over four -inch Class 2 Base minimum for residential streets) . CONAPRVL.060 Conditions of Approval Tentative Tract 25953 August 11, 1992 c . Street name signs shall be furnished and installed by the Developer in accordance with City standards. 26. Applicant shall vacate, with recordation of the tract map, access rights to Miles Avenue and Dune Palms Road for all individual parcels which front or back-up to those rights -of -way. 27. Traffic signals are required at the intersection of Miles Avenue and Dune Palms Road. The Applicant is responsible for 25% of the cost to design and construct the signal. The signals will be installed by the City when traffic conditions warrant the installation. Tract Design 28. A minimum 20-foot and 10-foot landscaped setback shall be provided along Miles Avenue and Dune Palms Road respectively. Design of the setbacks shall be approved by the Planning and Development Department. Setbacks shall be measured from ultimate right-of-way lines. a. The minimum setbacks may be modified to an "average" if a meandering or curvilinear wall design is used. b . Setback areas shall be established as a separate common lot and be maintained as set forth in Condition No. 14, unless an alternate method is approved by the Planning and Development Department. 29. The tract layout shall comply with all the R-1 zoning requirements, including minimum lot size and minimum average depth of a lot. The minimum lot size to be recorded in a final map shall be 7,200 square feet. Walls, Fencing, Screening, and Landscaping 30. Prior to issuance of any grading permits, the Applicant shall submit to the Planning and Development Department an interim landscape program for the entire tract, which shall be for the purpose of wind erosion and dust control. The land owner shall institute blowsand and dust control measures during the grading and site development. These shall include but not be limited to: a. The use of irrigation during any construction activities; b . Planting of cover crop or vegetation upon previously graded but undeveloped portions of the site; and C. Provision of wind breaks or wind rows, fencing, and/or landscaping to reduce the effects upon adjacent properties and property owners. The land owner shall comply with requirements of the Director of Public Works and Planning and Development. All construction and graded areas shall be watered at least twice daily while being used to prevent the emission of dust and blowsand . CONAPRVL.060 Conditions of Approval Tentative Tract 25953 August 11, 1992 31. Graded but undeveloped land shall be maintained in a condition so as to prevent a dust and blowsand nuisance and shall be either planted with interim landscaping or provided with other wind and water erosion control measures as approved by the Planning and Development and Public Works Departments. 32. Prior to final map approval, the Applicant shall submit to the Planning Division for review and approval a preliminary plan (or plans) showing the following: a. Landscaping, including plant types, sizes, spacing, locations, and irrigation system for all landscape buffer areas. Desert or native plant species and drought resistant planting materials shall be incorporated into the landscape plan. b . Location of the meandering sidewalk along Miles Avenue and Dune Palms Road. Note this sidewalk shall meander within both the landscape buffer and the parkway area. c. Location and design detail of any proposed and/or required walls. d . Exterior lighting plan, emphasizing minimization of light and glare impacts to surrounding properties. e. Landscaping of retention basins and proposed park, i.e. grass with accent trees and an irrigation system. f . No lawn shall be planted within five feet of Miles Avenue and Dune Palms Road street curbing. All plantings within the five foot area shall be irrigated by emitter type irrigation system. 33. Prior to final map approval, the subdivider shall submit criteria to be used for landscaping of all individual lot front yards. At a minimum, the criteria shall provide for shrubs, two trees (five trees on a corner) and an irrigation system. C. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO BE FULFILLED PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS 34. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for construction of any building or use contemplated by this approval, the Applicant shall obtain permits and/or clearances from the following public agencies: o City Fire Marshal o City of La Quinta Public Works Department o Planning and Development Department, Planning Division o Coachella Valley Water District o Desert Sands Unified School District o Imperial Irrigation District CONAPRVL.060 Conditions of Approval Tentative Tract 25953 August 11, 1992 Evidence of said permits or clearances from the above -mentioned agencies shall be presented to the Building Division at the time of the application for a building permit for the use contemplated herewith. 35. 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. 36. Seventy-five percent of dwelling units within 150-feet of the ultimate right-of- way of Miles Avenue shall be limited to one story, not to exceed 20-feet in height. The Applicant shall submit to the Planning and Development Department for the approval a drawing showing the location of any units higher than one story located along Miles Avenue frontage. Along north property line of tract, all of the dwelling units shall be limited to one story, not to exceed 20-feet in height, except for units on Lots 117 and 135 which may be 2 story. 37. The appropriate Planning approval shall be secured prior to establishing any of the following uses: a. Temporary construction facilities. b . Sales facilities, including their appurtenant signage . C. On -site advertising/construction signs. 38. The Developer shall construct landscaping and irrigation systems for drainage retention basin(s) and perimeter areas. The Developer shall maintain the drainage basin(s) and perimeter areas in accordance with Condition #14. 39. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the Applicant shall prepare and submit a written report to the Planning and Development Director demonstrating compliance with those conditions of approval and mitigation measures of TT 25953 and EA 90-162, 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 Planning and Development Director demonstrating compliance with those conditions of approval and mitigation measures of EA 90-162 and TT 25953 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 Planning and Development Director demonstrating compliance with all remaining conditions of approval and mitigation measures of EA 90-162 and TT 25953. The Planning and Development Director may require inspection or other monitoring to assure such compliance. 40. The Applicant shall submit complete detail architectural elevations for all units, for the Design Review Board and Planning Commission review and approval as a Business Item prior to building permit issuance. The architectural standards shall be included as part of the CC & R's. The latter shall be submitted to the Planning & Development Department for review. CONAPRVL.060 Conditions of Approval Tentative Tract 25953 August 11, 1992 Traffic and Circulation 41. Prior to the final building inspection of the 30th unit two publicly maintained roads shall be provided connecting this subdivision to Dune Palms Road, Miles Avenue or Adams Street. The Model home temporary access shall be considered one of these access points until that access is terminated in accordance with condition number 6. 42. The termination point of the street shown as Lot "Nuevo Drive" (street name not yet approved) on Exhibit A (Tentative Tract Map), shall be barricaded to the satisfaction of the Public Works Department. If the road network for the adjoining tract has been constructed and completed, then the above street shall be constructed to connect with these subdivisions, in accordance with the approved street improvement plans and the requirements of the City Engineer. Public Services and Utilities 43. The Applicant shall comply with the requirements of the City Fire Marshal's dated June 1, 1990, except as follows: a. Condition #5: prior to building final of the 30th dwelling unit, a secondary public access road shall be provided. 44. The Applicant shall comply with all requirements of the Coachella Valley Water District. Any necessary parcels for District facility expansion shall be shown on the final map and conveyed to the Coachella Valley Water District, in accordance with the Subdivision Map Act. 45. All on -site and off -site utilities including any existing utility poles shall be installed underground and trenches compacted to City standards prior to construction of any streets. The soils engineer retained by the Applicant shall provide the necessary certified compaction test reports for review by the City Engineer, as may be required. 46. Prior to issuance of applicable permits for area along north property line, plans for grading, walls, dwelling units shall be given to La Quinta Palms Homeowner's Association for their information. 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I am requesting this extension because I believe it will be pos- sible within the next year to find a developer who will take the necessary actions and make the commitments required to convert the Tentative Tract Map into a Final Map, and start development of the property. Considerable effort and cost, including that of the City of La Quinta, has gone into processing the Tentative Tract Map. Exten- sion would provide benefits from the effort already invested. I believe such benefits would extend to the City in the forms of provision for new housing and an expanded tax base. While I have no way of knowing the price of the homes which would be built on the property, I believe it is reasonable to assume they would be comparable to those in the immediate vicinity. If so, they should be in the range of $150,000 to $250,000. Thank you in advance for your consideration of this matter. Sincerely, PLC - Harold Hirsch BRL&.N W. FAwus ELMAsm E. Fmmis 79-371 Horizon Palms Circle La Quinta, CA 92253 La Quinta Planning Commission Planning and Development Department La Quinta City Hall 78-099 Calle Estado La Quinta, CA 92253 RE: Tentative Tract 25953 Gentlemen: PLJhN July 22, 1992 We are writing this letter to express our concerns to the La Quinta Planning Commission on the above proposed one-year extension of time for this tract. Elizabeth Farris and I are property owners at 79-371 Horizon Palms Circle, La Quinta, in the La Quinta Palms complex. The proposed development is immediately opposite our front door. We cannot attend the July 28 Planning Commission meeting, and therefore must express our concerns on the project in writing. The Negative Declaration was approved prior to our purchase of property in La Quinta, so we are unable to express our concerns in that forum. We will be adversely impacted affected by the proposed project, should it be approved. These impacts will include loss of our view, our privacy, and probable significant fugitive dust impacts during construction. We are particularly concerned that the construction of two-story dwellings will not be in keeping with the "low rise" characteristics of other surrounding projects, and destroy our views to the south and west. We bought property in La Quinta because of the fine amenities offered by the community. We were aware, of course, that development would eventually take place on the land to the south of our property. However, we believe any approvals from the city should allow for only single story structures, and that the construction dust from the project be strictly controlled according to SCAQMD regulations. Anything else would severely damage the desirability and value of our property and that of all others on the south side of La Quinta Palms. We strongly urge the Planning Commission to disapprove the proposed time extension, or stipulate that only single story dwelling units will be constructed. Further, we insist that all available dust control methods be fully utilized, and this use monitored, during construction. Sincerely, 41p, 1�1 X Mfl-�'j .=A, 04'!Z'�-4 Brian W. Farris E abeth E. Farris DATE: APPLICANT/ OWNER: ENGINEER: REQUEST: PROJECT: LOCATION: GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: EXISTING ZONING: ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS: NEW DENSITY: LOT SIZES: DRAINAGE CONSIDERATIONS: ON -SITE CIRCULATION: PCST.071 STAFF REPORT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST 11, 1992, (CONTINUED FROM JULY 28, 1992) SANTA ROSA DEVELOPERS BRIAN ESGATE, ESGATE ENGINEERING A ONE YEAR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 25363 TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 25363; A REQUEST TO SUBDIVIDE +20 ACRES INTO 75 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS AND ONE RETENTION BASIN LOT +600 FEET SOUTH OF MILES AVENUE AND +650 FEET EAST OF ADAMS STREET. LOW RESIDENTIAL (2-4 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE) (+10 ACRES I. E. , A MAXIMUM OF 40 UNITS) AND MEDIUM (4-8 DWELLING UNITS ACRE) DENSITY (+10 ACRES I. E. , A MAXIMUM OF 80 UNITS) . THE TOTAL MAXIMUM LOTS ALLOWED IS THEREFORE 120 UNITS. R-1 (SINGLE FAMILY 7,200 SQUARE FEET LOT SIZE REQUIRED PER EACH DWELLING UNIT) . ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 90-157 WAS PREPARED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ORIGINAL APPLICATION AND A NEGATIVE DECLARATION APPROVED. NO FURTHER ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW IS REQUIRED. 4.2 UNITS PER ACRE (NET ACREAGE = 18 ACRES) . AVERAGE LOT SIZE = +7,478 SQUARE FEET ON -SITE RETENTION OF 100-YEAR STORM REQUIRED TO BE PROVIDED. PUBLIC STREET PROPOSED. THE ENTRANCE WILL BE FROM DUNE PALMS VIA TENTATIVE TRACT 23935 AND ADAMS STREET VIA TENTATIVE TRACT 23519. THE ROAD SYSTEM ALLOWS FOR ACCESS LINKS TO FUTURE DEVELOPMENT NORTH OF THIS PROJECT THROUGH TO MILES AVENUE. INTERNAL CIRCULATION CONSISTS OF CUL-DE-SAC STREETS SERVED BY A COLLECTOR STREET. A FUTURE ACCESS POINT IS ALSO PLANNED FOR MILES AVENUE THROUGH TENTATIVE TRACT 26188. CONTIGUOUS OWNERSHIP: SANTA ROSA DEVELOPERS INC. ALSO OWNS TENTATIVE TRACT 23519 TO THE WEST, TENTATIVE TRACT 23935 TO THE EAST, AND TENTATIVE TRACT 26188 TO THE NORTH OF THE SUBJECT TRACT. BACKGROUND: The Planning Commission originally reviewed the project on three occasions in April and May, 1990, and the City Council approved the case on June 19, 1990. The Applicant filed his request for a one year extension of time prior to the expiration date of the original two year approval. PUBLIC AGENCY COMMENTS: The time extension request was sent to all local public agencies which would have an interest to examine the request to state whether or not they would be impacted by the Applicant's request. Enclosed is a copy of the comments Staff received. No agency responded negatively to the request. PUBLIC HEARING: Notices to abutting property owners was mailed approximately ten days prior to the meeting and the notice was posted in the local newspaper on July 18th. On July 28, 1992, the public hearing was continued to August 11th because a quorum could not be formed to have the public hearing. MINIMUM LOT SIZES: The original Conditions of Approval require the developer to meet the R-1 zoning standards, and the minimum lot size for any developable parcel shall be 7,200 square feet. A few of the lots on the attached exhibit are less than 7, 200 square feet (e. g. , lots 50, 59, and 64) . The Applicant should be advised that this problem should be corrected during any future plan check process with the Engineering Department ( see Condition 25) and no exception for smaller lots will be permitted. DISCUSSION: No new information has been received by Staff which would preclude Staff from recommending approval of the one year time extension request, nor is it necessary to impose any major changes to the original Conditions of Approval. PCST.071 FINDINGS: Findings for recommendation of approval of Tentative Tract 25363 (first time extension) can be found in the attached Planning Commission Resolution 92- RECOMMENDATION : By adoption of attached Planning Commission Resolution 92- , recommend to the City Council approval of Tentative Tract 25363, First Extension of Time, subject to the attached conditions. Attachments: I. Location map 2. Tentative Tract 25363 3. Surrounding Development Map 4. Agency comments 5. Draft Planning Commission Resolution 92- PCST.071 3 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 92- A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA % RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A ONE YEAR TIME EXTENSION FOR TENTATIVE TRACT 25363, TO ALLOW THE CREATION OF A LAND SALES SUBDIVISION ON A +20 ACRE SITE. CASE. NO. TT 25363 - SANTA ROSA DEVELOPERS FIRST EXTENSION OF TIME WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, did on the 28th day of July, and the 11th day of August, 1992 hold a duly -noticed public hearing to consider the request of Santa Rosa Developers to extend their original tentative tract map for one year to subdivide +20 acres into 75 single family development lots for sale, generally located +600 feet south of Miles Avenue, +650 feet east of Adams Street, more particularly described as: THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER AND THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 7 EAST, SAN BERNARDINO BASE AND MERIDIAN AND LOT "C" OF TRACT 23519. WHEREAS, Environmental Assessment 90-157 was conducted in 1990, for this case and a Mitigated Negative Declaration was recorded for this project pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act provisions. Therefore, no further environmental review ys warranted to approve the Applicant's request. WHEREAS, mitigation of various physical impacts have been identified and incorporated into the approval conditions for Tentative Tract 25363, thereby requiring that monitoring of those mitigation measures be undertaken to assure compliance with them; 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 a one year extension of time for said tentative tract map time extension request; 1. That Tentative Tract 25363, as conditionally approved, is generally consistent with the goals, policies, and intent of the La Quinta General Plan for land use density, unit type, circulation requirements, R-1 zoning district development standards and design requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance. RESOPC.080 1 2. That the subject site has a rolling topography because of the sand dunes with the southeast area being the lowest part of the site. The proposed circulation design and single-family lot layouts, as conditioned, are suitable for the proposed land division. 3. That the design of Tentative Tract 25363 may cause substantial environmental damage or injury to the wildlife habitat of the Coachella Valley Fringe -Toed Lizard, but mitigation measures in the form of fees for a new habitat area will lessen this impact. 4. That the design of the subdivision, as conditionally approved, will be developed with public sewers and water, and therefore, is not likely to cause serious public health problems. 5. That the design of Tentative Tract Map 25363 will not conflict with easements acquired by the public at large for access through the project since alternate easements for access and for use have been provided that are substantially equivalent to those previously acquired by the public. 6. That the proposed Tentative Tract 25363, as conditioned, provides storm water retention, park facilities, and noise mitigation. 7. That general impacts from the proposed tract were considered within the MEA prepared and adopted in conjunction with the La Quinta General Plan. WHEREAS, in the review of this Tentative Tract time extension, 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, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, as follows: 1. That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the findings of the Commission in this case; 2. That it does hereby confirm and recertify the conclusion of Environmental Assessment 90-157 relative to the environmental concerns of this tentative tract; 3. That it does hereby recommend approval to the City Council of the subject time extension for Tentative Tract 25363 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 11th day of August, 1992, by the following vote, to wit: RESOPC.080 2 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: KATIE BARROWS, Chairwoman City of La Quinta, California ATTEST: JERRY HERMAN, Planning Director City of La Quinta, California RESOPC.080 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 92- CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - PROPOSED TENTATIVE TRACT 11�..AP 25363 - FIRST EXTENSION OF TIME AUGUST 11, 1992 A. GENERAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL 1. Tentative Tract Map 25363 shall comply with the requirements and standards of the State Subdivision Map Act and the City of La Quinta Land Division Ordinance, unless otherwise modified by the following conditions. 2. This Tentative Tract Map approval shall expire on June 19, 1993, unless approved for extension pursuant to the City of La Quinta Land Division Ordinance. 3. The Applicant acknowledges that the City has formed a City-wide Landscape and Lighting District and, by recording a subdivision map, agrees to be included in the District and to offer for dedication such easements as may be required for the maintenance and operation of related facilities. Any assessments will be done on a benefit basis, as required by law. 4. The City shall retain a qualified archaeologist, with the Developer to pay costs, to prepare a mitigation and monitoring plan for artifact location and recovery. Prior archaeological studies for this site as well as other unrecorded information, shall be analyzed prior to the preparation of the plan. The plan shall be submitted to the Coachella Valley Archaeological Society (CVAS) for a two -week review and comment period. At a minimum, the plan shall: 1) identify the means for digging test pits; 2) allow sharing the information with the CVAS; and 3) provide for further testing if the preliminary result show significant materials are present. The final plan shall be submitted to the Planning and Development Department for final review and approval. Prior to the issuance of a Grading Permit, the Developer shall have retained a qualified cultural resources management firm and completed the testing and data recovery as noted in the plan. The management firm shall monitor the grading activity as required by the plan or testing results. A list of the qualified archaeological monitor (s) , cultural resources management firm employees, and any assistant (s) / representative (s) , shall be submitted to the Planning and Development Department. The list shall provide the current address and phone number for each monitor. The designated monitors may be changed from time to time, but no such change shall be effective unless served by registered or certified mail on the Planning and Development Department. CONAPRVL.061 1 Conditions of Approval Tentative Tract 25363 August 11, 1992 The designated monitors or their authorized representatives shall have the authority to temporarily divert, redirect or halt grading activity to allow recovery of resources. In the event of discovery or recognition of any human remains, there shall be no further grading, excavation or disturbance of the site or any nearby area reasonably suspected to overlie adjacent human remains until appropriate mitigation measures are completed. Upon completion of the data recovery, the developer shall cause three copies of the final report containing the data analysis to be prepared and published and submitted to the Planning and Development Department. 5. The Developer of this subdivision of land 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 the final map without the approval of the City Engineer. 6. The Applicant shall comply with the following City Engineers requirements: Prior to recordation of the final map, the Applicant shall pay a cash sum, or enter into agreement to pay a cash sum, to cover 25% of the cost to design and construct the designated length of General Plan street improvements including all appurtenant amenities and conforms for each of the following streets: a. Miles Street, 660 feet long segment projected directly north of tract; b . Westward Ho Drive, 660 feet long segment projected directly south of tract; The street improvements for Miles Street and Westward Ho Drive will be installed by the City or a third party developer when sufficient funds have accumulated to warrant proceeding with installation of the improvements in the segment for which the subject fees are collected. 7. A. The right of way dedications for interior public streets shall be as follows: Interior public streets; 60 feet full -width for a General Plan Local Street, plus the corner cut -backs at intersections as required by the City Engineer. Cul de sac streets: 50 feet full -width, plus corner cut -backs at intersections, plus 5-foot wide public utility easements outside the right of way on both sides, plus suitable right of way conforms for "knuckle" turns and the cul de sac ends as required by the City Engineer. B . The Applicant shall construct, or enter into agreement to construct, street improvements for the following streets to the requirements of the City Engineer and the La Quinta Municipal Code prior to approval of the final map. CONAPRVL.061 Conditions of Approval Tentative Tract 25363 August 11, 1992 i.- Interior public streets; 40-foot wide street improvements per Riverside County Standard Drawing No. 104 including all appurtenant conforms and amenities. ii. Interior cul de sac street: 36-foot wide street improvements per Riverside County Standard Drawing Nos. 105 & 800 including all appurtenant conforms and amenities. Any variations to the approved street system design sections shall be subject to review and approval by the Public Works Department. B. Applicant shall install dry wells at selected locations as directed by City Engineer to remove nuisance water from street gutter. Dry wells shall be located in a manner to intercept nuisance water at tributary flowline distances nor to exceed 1320 feet nor require cross -gutters that cross a local collector street. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO BE FULFILLED PRIOR TO FINAL MAP APPROVAL 9. Prior to final map approval by the City Council, the Applicant shall meet the parkland dedication requirements as set forth in Section 13.24.030, La Quinta Municipal Code by paying parkland fees in -lieu of parkland in accordance with said Section. 10. A noise study shall be prepared by a qualified acoustical engineer, to be submitted to the Planning and Development Department for review and approval prior to final map approval. The study shall concentrate on noise impacts on the tract from perimeter arterial streets, and recommend alternative mitigation techniques. Recommendations of the study shall be incorporated into the tract design. The study shall consider use of building setbacks, engineering design, building orientation, noise barriers (berming and landscaping, etc.), and other techniques so as to avoid the isolated appearance given by walled developments. 11. Tract phasing plans, including phasing of public improvements, shall be submitted for review and approval by the Public Works Department and the Planning and Development Department. 12. Owner shall execute and record a "Declaration of Dedication" in a form acceptable to the City and offering the dedication of drainage retention basin(s) to the City for future acceptance and maintenance. In the interim, the owners shall maintain the basin (s) and provide bond assurance accordingly. 13. Applicant shall enter into agreement with the City prior to recording the final map to maintain the retention basin until the City Engineer accepts it for maintenance by the City. In no event will the City accept the retention for maintenance until the lots within the subject tract are included on the tax assessment roll and producing tax revenue to the City's Lighting and CONAPRVL.061 Conditions of Approval Tentative Tract 25363 August 11, 1992 Landscape District. 14. Prior to recordation of a :final map, the Applicant shall pay the required mitigation fees for the Coachella Valley Fringe -Toed Lizard Habitat Conservation Program, as adopted by the City, in the amount of $600 per acre of disturbed land. Grading and Drainage 15. The tract grading plan shall be prepared by a registered civil engineer and approved by the City Engineer prior to final map approval. 16. A registered civil engineer shall exercise sufficient supervision and control of the tract grading to insure compliance with the grading plans, specifications, and applicable codes and ordinances. The registered civil engineer charged with the compliance responsibility shall make the following certifications upon completion of construction: a. All grading work was properly monitored by qualified personnel during construction for compliance with the grading plans, specifications, and applicable codes and ordinances and thereby certify the grading to be in full compliance with those documents. b . The finished building pad elevations conform with the approved grading plans. 17. The tract shall be designed and graded in a manner so the difference in building pad elevations between contiguous lots that share a common street frontage or join lots with adjoining existing tracts or approved tentative tracts does not exceed three (3.0) feet. The pad elevations of contiguous lots within the subject tract that do not share a common street shall not exceed five (5.0) feet. If the Applicant is unable to comply with the pad elevation differential requirement, the City will consider and may approve other alternatives that satisfy the City's intent to satisfaction of the proposed development. Any alternative proposal shall be submitted to the Planning Commission and City Council for review and approval. 18. The Applicant shall submit a copy of the proposed grading, landscaping, and irrigation plans to Coachella. Valley Water District for review and comment with respect to CVWD's water management program. 19. A thorough preliminary engineering geological and soils engineering investigation shall be done and the report submitted for review along with the grading plan. The report's recommendations shall be incorporated into the grading plan design prior to grading plan approval. The soils engineer and/or the engineering geologist must certify to the adequacy of the grading plan. A statement shall appear on the final subdivision map that a soils report has been prepared for the tract pursuant to Section 17953 of the Health and Safety Code. CONAPRVL . 0 61 4 Conditions of Approval Tentative Tract 25363 August 11, 1992 20. Any earthwork on contiguous properties requires a written authorization from the owner (s) ( slope easement) in a form acceptable to the City Engineer. 21. Storm water run-off produced in 24 hours by a 100-year storm shall be retained on site in landscaped retention basin(s) designed for a maximum water depth not to exceed six feet. The basin slopes shall not exceed 3:1. Other requirements include, but are not limited to, a grassed ground surface with permanent irrigation improvements, and appurtenant structural drainage amenities all of which shall be designed and constructed in accordance with requirements deemed necessary by the City Engineer. 22. The Applicant shall have a written agreement with the owner of Tentative Tract 23519, Tentative Tract 26188, and Tentative Tract 23935 accepting stormwater run-off including that produced in 24 hours by a 100-year storm from Tentative Tract 23519, Tentative Tract 23935, and Tentative Tract 26188. Traffic and Circulation 23. Applicant shall comply with the following requirements of the Public Works Department: a. The Applicant shall dedicate all necessary public street and utility easements as required, including all corner cutbacks. b . The Applicant shall submit street improvement plans that are prepared by a registered civil engineer. Street improvements, including traffic signs and markings and raised median islands (if required by the City General Plan), shall conform to City standards as determined by the City Engineer and adopted by the La Quinta Municipal Code (three-inch AC over four -inch Class 2 Base minimum for residential streets) . c . Street name signs shall be furnished and installed by the Developer in accordance with City standards. 24. The Applicant shall pay a 6.25 percent share of all fees necessary for each signalization cost at the following locations: a . Adams Street and Miles Avenue. b. Adams Street and Westward Ho Drive. The signals will be installed by the City when traffic conditions warrant the installation. Tract Design 25. The tract layout shall comply with all the R-1 zoning requirements, including minimum lot size and minimum average depth of a lot. The minimum lot size to be recorded in a final map shall be 7,200 square feet. CONAPRVL.061 5 Conditions of Approval Tentative Tract 25363 August 11, 1992 Walls, Fencing, Screening, and Landscaping 26. Prior to issuance of any grading permits, the Applicant shall submit to the Planning and Development Department an interim landscape program for the entire tract, which shall be for the purpose of wind erosion and dust control. The land owner shall institute blowsand and dust control measures during the grading and site development. These shall include but not be limited to: a. The use of irrigation during any construction activities; b . Planting of cover crop or vegetation upon previously graded but undeveloped portions of the site; and C. Provision of wind breaks or wind rows, fencing, and/or landscaping to reduce the effects upon adjacent properties and property owners. The land owner shall comply with requirements of the Director of Public Works and Planning and Development. All construction and graded areas shall be watered at least twice daily while being used to prevent the emission of dust and blowsand. 27. Graded but undeveloped land shall be maintained in a condition so as to prevent a dust and blowsand nuisance and shall be either planted with interim landscaping or provided with other wind and water erosion control measures as approved by the Planning and Development and Public Works Departments. 28. Prior to final map approval, the Applicant shall submit to the Planning Division for review and approval a plan (or plans) showing the following: a. Landscaping, including plant types, sizes, spacing, locations, and irrigation system for all retention basins. Desert or native plant species and drought resistant planting materials shall be incorporated into the landscape plan. b. Location and design detail of any proposed and/or required walls. c. Exterior lighting plan, emphasizing minimization of light and glare impacts to surrounding properties. 29. Prior to final map approval, the subdivider shall submit criteria to be used for landscaping of all individual lot front yards. At a minimum, the criteria shall provide for two trees (five trees on a corner) and an irrigation system. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO BE FULFILLED PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS 30. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for construction of any building or use contemplated by this approval, the Applicant shall obtain permits and/or clearances from the following public agencies: CONAPRVL.061 Conditions of Approval Tentative Tract 25363 August 11, 1992 o City Fire Marshal o City of La Quinta Public Works Department o Planning and Development Department, Planning Division o Coachella Valley Water District o Desert Sands Unified School District o Imperial Irrigation District Evidence of said permits or clearances from the above -mentioned agencies shall be presented to the Building Division at the time of the application for a building permit for the use contemplated herewith. 31. 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. 32. The appropriate Planning approval shall be secured prior to establishing any of the following uses: a. Temporary construction facilities. b. Sales facilities, including their appurtenant signage. c . On -site advertising/ construction signs. 33. The Developer shall construct landscaping and irrigation systems for drainage retention basin (s) . The Developer shall maintain the drainage basin (s) for one year following dedication acceptance by the City. 34. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the Applicant shall prepare and submit a written report to the Planning and Development Director demonstrating compliance with those conditions of approval and mitigation measures of TT 25363 and EA 90-157, 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 Planning and Development Director demonstrating compliance with those conditions of approval and mitigation measures of EA 90-157 and TT 25363 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 Planning and Development Director demonstrating compliance with all remaining conditions of approval and mitigation measures of EA 90-157 and TT 25363. The Planning and Development Director may require inspection or other monitoring to assure such compliance. 35. The Applicant shall submit complete detailed or architectural elevations for all units, for the Design Review Board and Planning Commission review and approval as a Business Item prior to building permit issuance. The architectural standards shall be included as part of the CC & Rs (if any) . The latter shall be submitted to the Planning & Development Department for review. CONAPRVL.061 Conditions of Approval Tentative Tract 25363 August 11, 1992 Traffic and Circulation 36. Initially one publicly maintained road and prior to the final building inspection of the first unit, two publicly maintained roads shall be provided connecting this subdivision to Dune Palms Road, Miles Avenue or Dune Palms Road. 37. The termination point of the street shown as Lot "C, D, E & F" on Exhibit A (Tentative Tract Map), shall be barricaded to the satisfaction of the Public Works Department. If the road network for the adjoining tract have been constructed and completed, then the above streets shall be constructed to connect with these subdivisions, in accordance with the approved street improvement plans and the requirements of the City Engineer. Public Services and Utilities 38. The Applicant shall comply with the requirements of the City Fire Marshal. 39. The Applicant shall comply with all requirements of the Coachella Valley Water District. Any necessary parcels for District facility expansion shall be shown on the final map and conveyed to the Coachella Valley Water District, in accordance with the Subdivision Map Act. 40. All on -site and off -site utilities including any existing utility poles shall be installed underground and trenches compacted to City standards prior to construction of any streets. The soils engineer shall provide the necessary compaction test reports for review by the City Engineer, as may be required. 41. The 30-foot wide lot shown on the Tentative Tract Map just west of the retention basin shall be reserved as a pedestrian access easement. The Developer will be required to erect a wall on the west side of the easement. Depending on the design of the adjoining retention basin, the City will reserve the right to require the Developer to construct a fence or wall on the east side of the easement. CONAPRVL.061 8 CASE MAP CASE NO. LOCATION MAP - TRACT MAP 25363 SCALE: nts 501 WESTWARD HO DRIVE (46!h) WESTWARD HO DRIVE CASE MAP CASE No. Tentative Tract Map 25363 Specific Location Map NORTH SCALE: ___ __ MILES AVENUE �I CASE No. CASE SURROUNDING DEVELCPMENT PLAN 0 ¢ 0 V) i Oct a, W Z cm 1 1 ING RESIDENCE 1 1 _ 1 TEMPORARY 1 GOLF SCHOOL 1 SITE ORTH SCALE: :IVERSIDE COUNTY :OIS BYRD, SHERIFF City of La Quinta Planning Department 78105 Calle Estado La Quinta CA 92253 Atten: Greg Trousdell Associate Planner Dear Mr. Trousdell: Sheriff 82-695 DR. CARREON BLVD. • INDIO, CA 92201 • (619) 342-899C June 2 D JUN 2 6 Wi I GITY OF LA GUINTA PLANNING DEPARTMENT RE: Tract 25363 We have the following comments concerning project. the above proposed Regarding Police Services: Increases in population results in an increase of called for services. The proposal reviewed centers on the projected construction of 75 residential lots. This residential area will impact on the Sheriff's Department's ability to provide police services. Based on three bedroom homes with four person occupancy, the project may increase population by a total of 300 residents. A systematic breakdown of the exact number of 2, 3 and 4 bedroom family homes to be constructed was not given. Regarding Project Design: We recommend that address numbers be mounted on contrasting backgrounds. The numbers should be of sufficient size to be legible from the roadway and should be situated near the roofline on the corners of the residence. This will reduce the response time of emergency vehicles to the residence. Street security lighted to provide a safer dissuade would-be criminal activities. High pressure provide the greatest amount expensive to operate. walls and parking areas should be well environment for the residents and to from targeting the area for illegal sodium lights are recommended as they of light per kilowatt and are the least All residential doors should have an industrial quality key and latch system. Deadbolt locks are suggested for all exterior doors. The locks should be installed using three inch set screws to provide maximum benefits. All exterior doors without windows should have a peephole installed to allow good visibility of the outside area without having to open the door. Windows should not be placed close enough to doors, which would allow persons to break the glass and unlock the door by hand. Page 2 EIR better Tract 25363 June 24, 1992 Shrubbery and bushes should be trimmed low to the ground to eliminate hiding places for criminals and to allow better visibility from the street for patrolmen. Windows should never be concealed by vegetation. The crime prevention measures outlined in this letter are merely suggestions and are not required as a prerequisite for plan approval. We appreciate the opportunity to comment on the project from a law enforcement point of view. Sincerely, COIS YRD, SHERIFF Ronald F. Dye, Captain Indio Station CB: RD:gt `4 W ATEq ESTABLISHED IN 1918 AS A PUBLIC AGENCY 'DISTRIC' COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT POST OFFICE BOX 1058 • COACHELLA, CALIFORNIA 92236 • TELEPHONE (619) 3982651 DIRECTORS OFFICERS TELl15 CODEKAS. PRESIDENT THOMAS E. LEVY. GENERAL MANAGER•CHIEF ENGINEER RAYMOND R RUMMONDS. VICE PRESIDENT BERNARDINE SUTTON. SECRETARY JOHN P POWELL KEITH H. AINSWORTH. ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER DOROTHY M. NICHOLS REDWINE AND SHERRILL. ATTORNEYS THEODORE J. FISH March 9, 1990 Planning Commission File: 0163.1 City of La Quinta Post Office Box 1504 La Quinta, California 92253 Gentlemen: Subject: Tentative Tract 25363, Portion of Southwest Quarter, Section 20, Township 5 South, Range 7 East, San Bernardino Meridian This area is protected from stormwater flows by the Coachella Valley Stormwater Channel and may be considered safe from stormwater flows except in rare instances. The district will furnish domestic water and sanitation service to this area in accordance with the current regulations of this district. These regulations provide for the payment of certain fees and charges by the subdivider and said fees and charges are subject to change. This area shall be annexed to Improvement District No. 55 of Coachella Valley Water District for sanitation service. Plans for grading, landscaping, and irrigation systems shall be submitted to Coachella Valley Water District for review. This review is for ensuring efficient water management. If you have any questions please call Bob Meleg, stormwater engineer, extension 264. Yours very truly, �I � �'/� �_ ,'Tom Levy General Manager -Chief Engineer RF:il/e3 cc: Don Park Riverside County Department of Public Health 79-733 Country Club Drive, Suite D Bermuda Dunes, California 92201 b c : Water Management Special istTRUE CONSERVATION SZ� USE WATER WISELY _ '' C N 11 L L fl, C n qy MEMBER AGENCIES Cathedral City Coachella Desert Hot Springs Indian Wells Indio La Quinta Palm Desert �`''"="r-� �:. Palm Springs [J _ June 26, 1992 Rancho Mirage Riverside County SUN J �..t 3 0 �91 Gq.Y Mr. Greg Trousdell--- ;t„ Associate Planner•«,. City of La Quinta P. 0. Box 1504 La Quinta, CA 92253 RE: Tract 25363 Dear Greg: Thank you for allowing SunLine Transit Agency to review the Santa Rosa development time extension. At this time, SunLine Transit Agency has no comments to make. Yours very truly, S LINE TRANSIT AGENCY Debra Astin Director of Planning DA/ n cc: File 32-505 Harry Oliver Trail • Thousand Palms, CA 92276 • (619) 343.3456 • FAX (619) 343-3845 A Public Agency STAFF REPORT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DATE: AUGUST 11, 1992 (CONTINUED FROM JUNE 23, 1992 & JULY 28, 1992) CASE NO: TRACT 24230 APPLICANT: WILMA PACIFIC SOUTH MANAGEMENT CORPORATION (DENNIS W . LAMONT ) REQUEST: APPROVAL TO REVISE PLAN FOR RECREATION LOT AT MARQUESSA ON LAKE LA QUINTA SUBDIVISION. LOCATION: EAST SIDE OF CALEO BAY, NORTH OF LAKE LA QUINTA DRIVE. BACKGROUND: This item was originally reviewed by the Planning Commission on June 23, 1992. After some discussion, it was continued to the meeting of July 28, 1992, in order to allow the Applicants and property owners time to resolve their differences. The July 28, 1992, meeting was not held due to a lack of a Planning Commission quorum and therefore continued to this meeting. Attached is the previous Staff report and Minutes from the meeting of June 23, 1992. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission review the proposed modifications, and by Minute Motion 92- approve the amended plan. Attachments: 1. Staff report for the meeting of June 23, 1992. 2. Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of June 23, 1992. 3. Plans and exhibits for requested modification. PCST.072 1 FILF COPY B1 #2 STAFF REPORT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DATE: JUNE 23, 1992 CASE NO: TRACT 24230 APPLICANT: WILMA SOUTH MANAGEMENT CORPORATION (DENNIS W. FALMONT ) REQUEST: APPROVAL R RECREATION LOT AT MARQ ESSA ON LAKE LA QUANTA LOCATION: EAST SIDE OF CALEO BAY, NORTH OF LAKE LA Qi;INTA DRIVE. BACKGROUND: This recreation lot was created as a part of Tract 24230 and is intended to be utilized by the homeowners within the subdivision. The lot is an irregularly shaped piece of land containing approximately 2.4 acres and has frontage along the lake. The plan has gone through a number of versions •ool,llsplly, in 1990, a preliminary plan was approved which contained a swimming p picnic r tables and benches, boat house, boat dock, several trellis structures, meandering walkways, a promade trellis landscaping, and off-street parking. Since that time, revisions have been approved by the City. The most recent plan approved contained a night -lighted tennis court, boat house, promenade trellis, fountain, putting green, benches and picnic tables, meandering walkways, boat dock, and landscaping. APPLICANT'S PRESENT PROPOSAL: The Applicant wishes to make additional changes to the plan. The proposal is to delete the boat house, putting green, fountain, and shorten the boat dock area. The boat house and putting green area would be replaced with landscaping while the fountain would be changed tas raised concrete areas which could ah no ccommodateenches or these itemicnic isS are shown on the plan they ANALYSIS: To date, two homeowners have purchased residences in the project. Staff felt that these homeowners may have purchased their property at least partially based on the d. Therefore, Staff did notify the two homeowners of recreational facilities propose them to review the plans or voice their opinions. this meeting in order to allow The Applicant indicates that the boat house would only have storage for nine boats which they feel is highly impractical and ineffective for a subdivision of 281 homes. The Applicant feels that the homeowners association would inherit the cost and nuisance s operating, Applicant feels rt would only makeand maintaining lsensecto facility. the boat houses benefit basis the pp PCST.066 1 With regards to the putting green, the Applicant benefit. that The iwould b maintenance prohibitive to the association considering the amount and care required to properly maintain the putting green is such that they felt it would better serve the homeowner to have alternative facilities for everybodys use. Therefore, they have elected to expand the more passive use park which everyone can enjoy by providing picnic areas and walking trails with benches. The Applicant feels that the tennis court will provide a more active recreation for those desiring it. In conclusion the Applicant feels that these changes will make the park more inviting to the prospective homeowners of all 281 lots while keeping the cost of care and maintenance to an acceptable level. Staff feels that the changes proposed are generally acceptable. The park, if well designed and landscaped, provides opportunities which do not occur on an individual lots. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission review the proposed modifications and by Minute Motion 92- approve the amended plan. Attachments: 1. Location map 2. Letter from Applicant dated June 4, 1992 3. Letter from two homeowners dated June 11, 1992 4. Plans and exhibits for requested modification PCST.066 2 41 ' +. -da� 2 t( , w 96/6 socy .« • we AMIS SWVOV — F- j • � S • �: � ti • t 1 dam � w rr „• R : i . L V 1p 00 bf off ;$Rs�� ' Ir 8 i f Z 1. • N W �r t �1. t 1 ~ u • 4V dab t, �• I •.tits o � 0 L ' D-t • ore ! et Y '� I is - - o � �J` o .. •::% _ __ _ '� ; , _ • ► r. 7 is A • C 1 i �-- - - _13301 S NOI J NI H S b _ - _..•_ ... .. [ _:•1, r - P- :-� ''- ; . t= fit 1 v fit•: : _ :•`� 1 =; • tt�1 =�=�0 �!!i� gig ii '• f I� � ;; Lit== t8-18i0e 8w Q ��or nnAf Abbhh.- Wilma WitQna south Managemont Corporation 2801 Townsgate Road. Sude 211 Westlake village. California 91361 Tel (805) 495-5010. FAX (805} 373-8518 June 4, 1992 CITY OF LAQUINTA ATTN: Stan Sawa P.O. Box 1504 La Quinta, CA 92253 RE: Recent Submittal of Changes to park Site Lake LaQuinta off Caleo Bay Dear Stan: The purpose of this request is for deletion of the Boat House and Putting Green that were previously submitted as part of the working drawings for construction of the park site at Lake La Quinta. In finalizing concepts and budgets for the Homeowners Association we found it to be highly impractical and virtually ineffective to have a boathouse in that it would only allow storage for nine (9) boats and we have a subdivision of 281 lots. If we were to proceed with this concept the homeowners association would inherit the cost and nuisance of operating, manning and maintaining this facility. On a cost vs. benefit basis it would only make sense to delete the boathouse. As we considered the putting green we also found this to be cost prohibitive to the association for the amount of benefit. The maintenance and care required to properly maintain the putting green is such that we felt it would better serve the homeowners to have alternate facilities for everyones' use. We elected to expand the more passive use park which everyone can enjoy by providing picnic areas and walking paths with benches per plan. We still have the tennis court for those who enjoy more active recreation. We feel that this facility would be more inviting to the prospective homeowners of all 281 lots while keeping the cost of care and maintenance to an acceptable level. Your concurrence with these requests would be greatly appreiated. Sincerely Yours, WILMA SOUTH MANAGMENT CORPORATION BY: Dennis W. LaMont J U N 08 1992 ONl/tb/L0/8TH.del bbh Nima South WILMA - LA QUINTA CORPORATION 2801 Townsgate Rd., Suite 211 Westlake Village, CA 91361 LA QUINTA HOMEOWNERS ADDRESS LIST Mr. & Mrs. Robert LaTorre 47385 Via Koron La Quinta, Ca 92253 Mr. David Levine Ms. Joy Smith 47350 Via Koron La Quinta, Ca 92253 r {f' JUN 0 V 1 4 � i �i I t 2I � ' J U N 1 ? 1991 Mr. Joseph Bowman Wilma south Management Corp., 2801 Townsgate RC. Suite 21t westlake Village CA 91361 June 11th 1992 yo 57AIV C/eg�NNII 111 ,p el,4, 2 (1 F00 daY-454 MOM I. E PM,FnX1 VIA FAX: 605-373-6516 1MESW f j4- 1Z410 AMYF%•u j Dear Mr. Bowman: rs I am responding on behalf of myself megardsand to yourLaequest wems�gneoff on at the Marquessa 9 pr.opoyed changes to recreation park improvements. We fir a very urri•,appy ►1utr,eowners! Since the open of escrow the entire Will,,* experience has been a nightmare, a battle which t mlgnt add has not only been unpleasant but also has nad a very negative effect on my health and wel• being. we mad to tight, and still 00, us - every Stec of the way to receive what was and is rig. Y been 'fed to end missed Promises have made and broken and we have on many issues. we (LaTorres and Levinrs) tyre the pioneers of this protect and instead of being rewarded were have been abused and In fact made to suffer by wilrras unwillingress or inability to deliver what was promised at the tdosed esci,owe of Sale. Had W6 which wOU,IC have meantWhat we othatnow YOU we would never have would have had a total iniltnesodevelopmenyour tsandeweare conttnuethe to De only hope you have of salvaging 9 mistreated, abused and insulted. Part of our irrtluc:01ne11t to purchase was the exciting and lavish park and recrdatiun area which was to be built including a bOatnOUSB, putt Ing greens, jugging paths tsncf tennis court. Again a promise that is being broken. As a result and because efwsun�essnwenareabuse compensata0 asreal problem with signing your release follows: -A Cash settlement. s be -q written guarantee Lha�3U)ldaystomer Laiorresservice lPrSubmmt theirred within the next thirty y ia, ours is attached. °' 14st directly to uim La>-o9g "punch list pa0e g level -That landscaping and lightingine be brought UP to Parr n tC$mef►t acceptable t0 us. This includes routior adc tleastsix month$$ of lights which ha�•e been burnt Out streets be cleaned and resurfaced immadistaty• hted. -That et re and 1 ig missing palm trees boa replaced imediately That m the entry gets' unto an riste lighting be installed at -That approp s and it leaves the impression of driving dark AndeveloNrnent. next empty We pe fully operational within %hO -That the existing entry 6through at night- -That s• feel very insecure haVefence that he$*e wa 7 Y There are far te© many cars drivingv felt This is dangeroin.and w is kept locked and ce we moved w�a wi `a a onethetconditionait ate withir the stirs Planned g been installed on original P painted 6o days. be dredged and lakefront abounding the Levinea property -That the r Cleaned apP¢pr4ately• need of specifically guidelines regarding _That We formally beoudvspeCifically intend to enforce th$te build out and haw Y guidelines. observed that property running e,is closed off by We have recend nt Y along vid Avenue, rivati surrounding the span property is totally unacceptable to tents. This goes not provide security of the a flimsy link romiseo. This gated community" We ware P our intentions are in regar VS and we would 1^ke to know what Y to it,is matter• m tters detailed above are deation,park th earea andintend we Unless all the recreation a strongly oFp08e the changes to ginal pie further in tend to move forward with our inors of implementing a major suit against Wilma Yours trviYo cC: Robert L pippen ESQ• planning DePt•$ CltY of La Guinta Jim LeLo98ia, Wilma ..�... Ivr�• Planning Commission Minutes June 23, 1992 14. mmissioner Ladner asked if the oil -separator was required► of a new requirement the City had initiated based on 'e new fOderal legislation and it had not been required pr* r to this project. i 15. Commissioner Ladner asked Staff if Shell Oil ad pulled their building permits . Staff stated they had not t were close. 16. Commissioner Marrs asked if a small scre�d trap to catch spills such as a "valley gutter" could be use Mr. Riggle stated their experience had been that these " alley gutters" became a maintenance problem as the asp4l/t would pull away from the 17. rice Chairman Mosher stated his full agreement that a service station at the gateway entp&nce to the City should be reversed, t as this station was n6t at the corner but was recessed back did not feel it warr�ited the reverse plan and that the design a d landscaping wogX' be an asset to the City. 18. C ommissioner M rs asked if the landscaping was what Staff anted. Staff ;stated the wall and landscaping along the entire f ontage mini be high enough to hide the gasoline pumps . 'scussion/followed relative to the landscaping. f 19. 1 here ling no further discussion it was moved by Commissioner dno and seconded by Commissioner Ellson to adopt Minute ot16n 92-022 approving Plot Plan 92-482 subject to the amended nimously approved. 44h--- ------ B . Tract 24230 - Lake La Quinta; a request of Wilma South Management Corporation (Dennis Falmont) to revise plans for a recreational lot at Marquessa on Lake to Quinta. 1. Planning Director Jerry Herman presented the information contained in the Staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Planning and Development Department. 2. Dennis LaMont, applicant, gave the reasons for the requested revision. 3. Commissioner Marrs asked the Applicant if the buyers were informed they would have these amenities. Mr. LaMont stated that in the documents the buyers signed it stated that Wilma Pacific had the right to make changes for the good of the project. PC6-23 Planning Commission Minutes June 23, 1992 4. Commissioner Ellson asked the Applicant if the recreation area could be relocated in a different location; whether swimming was allowed; and whether the homeowners had docks at their individual homes. Mr. LaMont stated the area could not be redesigned as they did not own the land outside the recreation area. He further stated swimming was not permitted and the homeowners do not have individual docks. 5. Vice Chairman Mosher asked if the entrance and exit to the project were gated. Mr. LaMont stated they were gated. 6. Mrs. Joy Smith, resident, addressed the Commission regarding her concerns for the loss of the amenities. She further stated that recently the owners of Wilma South and the homeowners had established dialogue regarding the problems they were having and asked the Commission to continue the matter for 30 days to give them the opportunity to work out their problems with the Developer. 7. Mr. Mickey LaTorre, resident, asked spoke regarding the problems they were having with Wilma South and also asked for the continuance. 8. Commissioner Ladner expressed her concern for both the developer and the homeowner as she had experienced both sides . Commissioner Ladner stated her agreement that the two should try to work out a solution to the problem before the Commission takes action. Vice Chairman Mosher concurred. 9. There being no further discussion it was moved by Commissioner Ellson and seconded by Commissioner Ladner to continue the matter to July 28, 1992. Unanimously approved. C . St eet a tisn- 92--0,21t��-� 'u'eSt-"� x k €e -a-General Plan O istencv to allow vacation of a 40-foot wide storm drainage easement. 1 Penning Director Jerry Herman presented the information contained in the Staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Planning and Development Department. Staff also pointed out an j error in the report. 2i Rick Morris, applicant gave a brief history of the easement and his reasons for'veliminating it. 3; There being no further discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Ladner ,4nd seconded by Commissioner Marrs to adopt Minute Motion 92=Q23 confirming vacation of the 40-foot wide storm drainage easement at Avenida Montezuma and Avenida Juarez is in compliance witit,the Hazards Element and Natural f Resources Element of the La Qfitinta General Plan. Unanimously approved. 9 PC6-23 4 Post -Ft" t)rand fax transmittal memo ?WI I# of P"S 1, ran " 1 I rom - .. A, �axfF i'O : MR. :fiARLES GRAHAM r'ax # 404-252-131'F FROM: DAVID LEVINE RE: 47350 VIA KORON DATE- 08/03/,92 Lot #197 Lake La Quintet" Gear- ter . Graham; We huve made every attempt to negotiate in good faith in regards to our dispute re: the above captioned property. Your offer of $10,000.00 Cash settlement and demand that we relinquish any and all of our rights as a hom&ownei- is unreasonable and unacceptable. you w*il7 recall �hs mist -ter had initially been placed in the hands of our attorney Robert Piopan Eso. However based on subsequent conversations with t1r. James LaLoggia we Felt that agreement could have been reacheJ without the necessity of dealing through an attornay. This willingness to negotiate directly with,you in regards to the and the revision of our ir:f:ial cash settlement number of $25,000.00 has been irter,prated as weakness. This we truly regret. Let me wake thyself very clear-. We maintair, our initial position that what we p!j rchased is not what we received. I do not t h i nK it ntscessary to elaborate on this point at this time. COnsegUGht ;y- we expect to ba cc.;mperi*nLad in an appropriate and fair mannar. We hereby demand that payment be made to us 1n the sum of $15,000,00 without any releases or relinquishment of our rights as hooieunrie rs . In ret a m rva will support and cooperate tetra your. efforts in regards to revision of the original recreation park area plans. Mr. Graham this matter ha.s "aeen festering -or quite some time now. Let ens; nssuia 5 you that we have taken considerable time and erfort in gathering app®owretite information and documentation to support our cldi:rtl that we where• induced into the Wale of our tame by certain specific represenatiors anti promises that were made by your sales personnel. page 2 Mr. Char lu.P Qf*ftham Unless we are adyised of your intentions to comply with our ejamando by the CloSOf ,.,USIe.sS FrIday August 7th 1992 . the matter will O I!nn ,:i!-. tjpq hofardsour f purchase cMr. Pippeontorn factr fuandrther action be once a0aiPlacd which w-,,V ncludeere-�ision appropril2tt dalle-,205. You may Contact me by teleprione at 6,19-564-1243 or by T,,y hQUIe 'fdX number Z19-341-2112 Yours truly, Ddv�d Lewne CC : James L&Loq�j ei STAFF REPORT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DATE: AUGUST 11, 1992 APPLICANT: J. PAUL SMITH ARCHITECT: URRUTIA ARCHITECTS CASE NO.: PLOT PLAN 91-457, 1ST EXTENSION OF TIME (EA 91-191) REQUEST: APPROVAL OF A ONE YEAR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PLOT PLAN APPLICATION TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 10,000 SQUARE FOOT DANCE NIGHTCLUB IN C-P-S (SCENIC HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL) ZONE ON A 4.5 ACRE SITE. LOCATION: SOUTHEAST CORNER OF HIGHWAY 111 AND ADAMS STREET' (EXTENDED) GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: MIXED COMMERCIAL WITH A NON-RESIDENTIAL OVERLAY EXISTING ZONING: C-P-S (SCENIC HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL) ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS: ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 91-191 WAS PREPARED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THEIR ORIGINAL APPLICATION PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT REQUIREMENTS. THE INITIAL STUDY INDICATED THAT NO SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS WILL OCCUR THAT CANNOT BE MITIGATED BY THE IMPOSITION OF MITIGATION MEASURES. THESE MITIGATION MEASURES WERE INCLUDED AS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR THE PLOT PLAN. THEREFORE, A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT WAS ADOPTED AND NO FURTHER REVIEW IS DEEMED NECESSARY. SURROUNDING ZONING AND LAND USE: NORTH: SOUTH: EAST: WEST: C-P-S/VACANT LAND C-P-S/VACANT LAND C-P-S/VACANT LAND C-P-S/R-1-12,000/VACANT LAND (WASHINGTON SQUARE SITE) AND CVWD WELL SITE STAFFRPT.098/CS -1- DESCRIPTION OF SITE: THE PROJECT SITE CONSISTS OF APPROXIMATELY 4.5 ACRES OF LAND AND IS SOMEWHAT RECTANGULAR IN SHAPE. THE TOPOGRAPHY OF THE SITE IS FAIRLY LEVEL WITH SOME ROLLING SAND DUNES. THE PROPERTY IS PRESENTLY VACANT AND VOID OF ANY SIGNIFICANT VEGETATION. POWER POLES RUN ALONG ADAMS STREET AND ALONG HIGHWAY 111 ADJACENT TO THE SITE. THE PROPERTY TO THE EAST AND SOUTH IS MADE UP OF ONE INDIVIDUAL PARCEL UNDER SEPARATE OWNERSHIP. PROPOSAL: The applicant is proposing to construct a 10,000 square foot dance nightclub on the subject property. Additionally, a pad is being provided to allow construction of a "supper club" type facility. The supper club is proposed to supplement the operation of the nightclub in that it would provide a facility for dinner prior to attending the nightclub. BACKGROUND: This request for a one year extension of time is based upon the approval of the project application by the City Council on July 16, 1991. The applicant is requesting additional construction start-up time. Prior to Council approval, the Planning Commission reviewed the applicant's proposal in public hearing on May 28, 1991. At that meeting the Commission unanimously voted for denial of the project based upon several findings stated in the attached Council report of June 18, 1991. The Commission was concerned with potential noise and the project's proximity to the Wilma Pacific project, potential crime resulting from the project, possible lack of existing market for the project, and the operation of the dance club as a single use building. The applicant filed an appeal of the Commission's decision on May 31, 1991. An appeal hearing was heard before the City Council on June 18, 1991, and on July 16, 1991. During the hearing, Council modified the Conditions of Approval, a copy of which is attached. Council moved to uphold the applicant's appeal and approved the project subject to the modified conditions. The motion carried with two Council members voting no. STAFFRPT.098/CS -2- FURTHER PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS: Upon review of this request for extension of time, Staff recommends modifying the Final Conditions of Approval as amended by City Council on July 16, 1991 with the following changes: 4. Add "and according to the provisions of Chapter 5.12 (Dances) of the City of La Quinta Municipal Code.".... 10. Add "Perimeter landscaping shall be installed first. Wildflowers shall be planted on the undeveloped pad." 11. Add ", and the Americans with Disabilities Act." These proposed changes to the Conditions of Approval will bring the project into compliance with the current local and federal requirements. No comments have been received from other city agencies pertaining to the granting of a one year extension of time. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC INPUT: Since the appeal hearing of July 16 & 18, 1991, there have been no additional public comments received by the Planning and Development Department. RECOMMENDATION: By Minute Motion 92- approve a one year extension of time, to expire on July 16, 1993, subject to the attached revised Conditions of Approval. Attachments: 1. City Council Staff Report dated June 18, 1991. 2. Final Conditions of Approval dated July 18, 1991. 3. Modified Conditions of Approval STAFFRPT.098/CS -3- ITEM TITLE: iG DATE: JULY 16, 1991 AGENDA CATEGORY: CONTINUED FROM JUNE 18, 1991 PUBLIC HEARING: APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSIOr ACTION ON PLOT PLAN 91-457 AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A 10,000 SQUARE FOOT DANCE NIGHTCLUB AND FUTURE BUILDING IN THE C-P-S ZONE LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF HIGHWAY 111 AND ADAMS STREET (EXTENDED) APPLICANT: J. PAUL SMITH BACKGROUND: BUSINESS SESSION: CONSENT CALENDAR: STUDY SESSION: This appeal of a Planning Commission denial of a plot plan request was considered as a public hearing at your previous meeting of June 18, 1991. The item was continued after considerable public input and City Council discussion. Council instructed Staff to draft a list of potential Conditions of Approval for the project. FISCAL IMPLICATION: None APPROVED BY: RECOMMENDATION: By Minute Motion 91- deny appeal and support denial taken by Planning Commission . Submitted by • Approved for submission to City Council: RON KIEDROWSKI, CITY MANAGER CC#4/16.F1 MEMORANDUM TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT DATE: JULY 16, 1991, CONTINUED FROM JUNE 18, 1991 SUBJECT: APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION ON PLOT PLAN 91-457 AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A 10,000 SQUARE FOOT DANCE NIGHTCLUB AND FUTURE BUILDING LOCATION: SOUTHEAST CORNER OF HIGHWAY 111 AND ADAMS STREET (EXTENDED) ZONING: C-P-S APPLICANT: J. PAUL SMITH BACKGROUND: This appeal of a Planning Commission denial of a plot plan was originally heard at your meeting of June 18, 1991. At that hearing a number of people spoke regarding the proposed project. The majority of the people who spoke were in favor of the project. The City Council after an extensive discussion of the project continued the request to this meeting, and instructed Staff to draft a list of conditions which could be imposed should the project is approved. Also attached is a list of potential Conditions of Approval should the project be approved. Also attached is the previous City Council Staff report and minutes from the meeting of June 18, 1991. RECOMMENDATION* By Minute Motion 91- deny appeal and support denial by the Planning Commission. Attachments: 1. Council report for the meeting of June 18, 1991 2. City Council Minutes for the meeting of June 18, 1991. 3. Draft Conditions of Approval for Plot Plan 91-457 MEMoss.039 P-4g 2.3� 0* CASE MAP CASE ft PLOT PLAN 91-457 J. PAUL SMITH q-T R- SON ORT SCALE: NTS -VIC, A At d \1 uQL'" #AMUwwar comeptwl moo: =t 1'!o ®� « � � •..•-r. ,/,mow►• sw-�7^.•......�..+I . �; �:UWLA w �a r maw a" C4w gftd Lw4x A e rue r _ URRIlt1/� IL :►,;: ��\�� ice• i AV M� IrrM 1'7nM � A i 1 i -e I MEETING DATE: JUNE 18, 1991 ITEM TITLE: APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION ON PLOT PLAN 91-457 AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A 10,000 SQUARE FOOT DANCE NIGHTCLUB AND FUTURE BUILDING IN THE OF HIGHWAY III AND ADAMS STREET C T (EXTENDED) APPLICANT: J. PAUL SMITH AGENDA CATEGORY: PUBLIC HEARING: BUSINESS SESSION: CONSENT CALENDAR: STUDY SESSION: BACKGROUND: 1991 and on The Planning vote denied Commission this reviewed A report of Planning Commission action was a unanimous vote dense q Applicant submitted an scheduled for the City Council meeting of June 4, 1991. The App appeal ofy the Planning Council Commission June 4, 1991,nsince consideration of the appeal ®s be 31, 1991. Therefore no action was taken by the City Council o , done at a public hearing. FISCAL IMPLICATION: None APPROVED BY: RECOMMENDATION: By Resolution 91- deny appeal and support action taken by the Planning Commission. t CC#4/16.F1 Approved for sufl City Council: _ to RON KIEDROWSKI, CITY MANAGER I s At 4 404tro MEMORANDUM TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT DATE: JUNE 18, 1991 . SUBJECT: APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL OF PLOT PLAN 91-457 AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A 10,000 SQUARE FOOT DANCE NIGHTCLUB AND FUTURE BUILDING. LOCATION: EDCORNER OF HIGHWAY 111 AND ADAMS STREET (EXTENDED) ZONING: C-P-S APPLICANT: J. PAUL SMITH ENVIRONMENTAL. CONSIDERATIONS: ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 917191 HAS BEEN PREPARED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THIS APPLICATION PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT REQUIREMENTS. THE INITIAL STUDY INDICATED THAT NO SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS WILL OCCUR THAT CANNOT BE MITIGATED BY THE IMPOSITION OF MITIGATION MEASURES. THESE MITIGATION MEASURES CAN BE INCLUDED AS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR THE PLOT PLAN IF IT IS APPROVED. THEREFORE, A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT HAS BEEN PREPARED. BACKGROUND: The Planning Commission reviewed this item at their meeting of May 28, 1991, and on a unanimous vote denied this request. A report of Planning Commission action was scheduled for the City Council meeting of June 4, 1991. The Applicant submitted an appeal of the Planning Commission action on May 312 1991. Therefore no action was taken by the City Council on June 4, 1991, since consideration of the appeal must be done at a public hearing. MEMOSS.031 PROJECT PROPOSAL: The Applicant is proposing to construct and operate a 10,000 square foot dance nightclub on the 4.5 acre site. Additionally, a 17,000 square foot pad is provided on the site which would allow construction of a "supper club" type facility. The supper club could supplement the operation of the nightclub in that it would provide a facility for dinner prior to attending the nightclub. An extensive report package and set of plans prepared by the Applicant was passed out for the June 4th report of action and includes a complete description of the project, marketing concepts, and operation among other things. Very briefly the concept of this facility is to provide a "up scale" dance nightclub which could also be utilized by the community for charitable events and special private, social, and political club functions. The facility would consist of a large dance floor, bar and "members only" lounge. Attached is the Planning Commission Staff report which provides a complete description and Staff analysis of the project. PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL: Although a number of letters were submitted, primarily in favor of the project, there was no verbal public input, other than by the Applicant at the hearing. Following a lengthy presentation by the Applicant explaining the concept and operation of the proposed nightclub, the Planning Commission discussed this item in detail. A number of areas of concern including the following were discussed: 1. Written withdrawal of previous objection to the project from the Riverside County Sheriff's Department. 2. Sufficiency of proposed food service. 3. Potential future use of building if proposed use failed. 4. Marketability of project. 5. Potential criminal activities surrounding the use due to patronage. 6. Conformance with the General Plan and proposed Highway III Specific Plan. It was noted that the design of the building and proposed landscaping was outstanding and was recommended by the Design Review Board. After extensive discussion, the Planning Commission on a unanimous vote denied the request for this plot plan application. The Planning Commission denied the request based on the following findings: MEmoss.031 2 n did not feel ficient 1. Based on the information presented was aomarket to support such a evidence had been presentedtoprove project. 2. Concern that the draft policies Identifiedthe Draft Highway 11by the Planning 1 Specific Plant' ssion and City Council during Study Sessions regarding as it relates to the General Plan, do not agree with the proposed project. The Specific Plan calls for major which the Planning Corcial complexes ommisson felt this wasot a alone, shallow- depth projects 3. The limited food service proposed to be served does not mitigate alcohol related problems. 4. The proposed use is Incompatible with the surrounding proposed and approved uses. 5. The proposed use was determined not to be an asset or a desirable use for the community. g. The noise generated from the project as it relates sthe proximity of future residential uses was determined to be inappropriate. 7. The General Plan policies refer wa Highway ghwith large pro111 ject pdevelopmen lan and the trather eed to develop the property along g Y than smaller unrelated uses. APPLICANT'S APPEAL: The Applicant has appealed the Planning Commission denial of this plot plan request. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC INPUT: Between the Planning Commission denial and City Corot Chamber of Commerce was il report of action on June 4, 1991, a letter supporting the project from the La Q received in the Planning and Development Department. That letter is attached for your review. RECOtrIMF.AIDATION : By Resolution 91- deny appeal and support action taken by the Planning Commission. Attachments: 1. Location map & plan exhibits 2. Planning Commission Staff report dated May 28, 1991, including letters received after Staff report preparation date. 3. Letter from Chamber of Commerce 4. Letter of appeal MEMoss.031 3 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL PLOT PLAN 91-457 J. PAUL SMITH JULY 16, 1991 * Amended by City Council 7-16-91 GENERAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The development of the property shall be generally in conformance with the exhibits contained in the file for Plot Plan 91-457, unless otherwise amended by the following conditions. 2. The approved plot plan shall be used within one year of the final approval date. Otherwise it shall become null and void and of no affect whatsoever. "Be used" means the beginning of substantial construction which is contemplated by this approval, not included grading which is begun within the one year period and is thereafter diligently pursued until completion. 3. Exterior lighting for the project shall comply with the "Dark Sky Ordinance" lighting ordinance. Lighting plans shall be approved by the Planning and Development Department prior to issuance of building permits. All exterior lighting including buildign lighting shall be provided with shielding to screen glare from adjacent streets and residential properties to the satisfaction of the Planning and Development Department. Parking lot light standards shall be a maximum 30 feet in height. *4. Nightclub shall be operated as proposed in "The City Planning and Council committees work/study package", on file in the Planning and Development Department. Any deviations of operation determined to be minor may be approved by the Planning Commission. Any major deviations or changes in operation shall only be allowed if approved by the City Council. This includes the "curb to curb ride service". 5. Comprehensive sign program for the facility shall be approved by the Design Review Board and Planning Commission prior to issuance of a building permit. 6. The City shall retain a qualified archaeologist, with the Developer to pay costs, to prepare a mitigation and monitoring plan for artifact location and recovery. Prior archaeological studies for this site as well as other unrecorded information shall be analyzed prior to the preparation of the plan. At a minimum, the plan shall: (1) identify the means for digging test pits; and (2) provide for further testing if the preliminary results show significant material are present. The final plan shall be submitted to the Planning and Development Department for final review and approval. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the Developer shall have retained a qualified cultural resources management firm and completed the testing and data recovery as noted in the plan. The management firm shall monitor the grading activity as required by the plan or testing results . CONAPRVL.014 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - PF 91-457 July 16, 1991 A list of the qualified archaeological monitor(s), cultural resources management firm employees, and any assistant(s) /representative(s), shall be submitted to the Planning and Development Department. The list shall provide the current address and phone number for each monitor. The designated monitors may be changed from time to time, but no such change shall be effective unless served by registered or certified mail on the Planning and Development Department. The designated monitors or their authorized representatives shall have the authority to temporarily diver, redirect, or halt grading activity to allow recovery of resources. In the event of discovery or recognition of any human remains, there shall be no further grading, excavation, or disturbance of the site or any nearby area reasonably suspected to overlie adjacent human remains until appropriate mitigation measures are completed. Upon completion of the data recovery, the Developer shall cause three copies of the final report containing the data analyses to be prepared and published and submitted to the Planning and Development Department. 7. Prior to issuance of a building permit for construction of building contemplated by this approval, the Applicant shall obtain permits and or clearances from the following agencies: o City Fire Marshal .o Caltrans o City of La Quinta Public Works Department o City of La Quinta Planning & Development Department o Coachella Valley Water District O Desert Sands Unified School District o Imperial Irrigation District Evidence of said permits or clearances from the above mentioned agencies shall be presented to the Building Safety Department at the time of application for a building perms for the use contemplated Deleted sg-... T41e-4ppliceir sees} -provide -wittiir the-fA&t6-db-a-€nH eftmereW-k3 n f-aeHitr for-preparatioft of-€eed -to-be-aei:ved-it faeikty- 9. Provisions shall be made to comply with terms and requirements of the City's adopted infrastructure fee program in effect at the time of issuance of a building permit. 10. Preliminary and final landscaping plans shall be reviewed and approved by the Design Review Board prior to issuance of a building permit. Desert or native plant species or drought resistent planting material shall be incorporated into the landscape plans. Emitter or drip irrigation (excluding spaghetti tubing) shall be incorporated into irrigation system design wherever possible. CONAPRVL.014 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - PP 91-457 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. July 16, 1991 All tree sizes shall be a minimum of 24 inch box size or 2-1/2 inch caliber (measured 24 inches above root ball) and all Palm Trees shall be a minimum 12 feet in height (brown trunk) . The plans submitted shall include the acceptance stamps and signatures from the Riverside County Agricultural office and Coachella Valley Water District. Short decorative screen walls shall be provided along Adams Street and Highway 111 unless the Applicant can assure the Planning and Development Department that adequate berming will be provided to screen the parking lot surface area from view of the streets. Handicapped access, facilities, and parking shall be provided per State and local requirements. Future building shall be reviewed by the Design Review Board, Planning Commission, and City Council in a manner which is the same as the original plot plan approval. Prior to issuance of any grading permits, the Applicant shall submit to the Planning and Development Department an interim landscape program for the entire site which shall be for the purpose of wind erosion and dust control. The land owner shall elo m development. These shall include blowsand and but not be limitedust control measures to: o: uring grading and siteP A . The use of irrigation during any construction activities; B . Planting of cover crops or vegetation upon graded but undeveloped portions of the site; and, C. Provision of wind breaks or wind rows, fencing, and/or landscaping to reduce the effects upon adjacent properties and property owners. The land owner shall comply with requirements of the Directors of Public Works and Planwa ered ateleastwice daily duringtconstructtin o areas shall b prevent the emission of dust and blowsand . Prior to issuance of any land disturbance permit, the Applicant shall pay the required mitigation fees for the Coachella Valley Fringe -Toed Lizard Habitat Conservation Program, as adopted by the City, in the amount of $600 per acre of disturbed land. A noise study shall be prepared by a qualified acoustical engineer and submitted to the Planning and Development Department for review and approval prior to submission of building plans for plan check or issuance of erties grading plans, whichever comes first. The study shall include on site noise created within tpswill not be created. ng to ensure that SEx er Extto erior sadjacent shall not be left the adjacent properties in an "open" position during hours of operation. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the Applicant shall prepare and submit a written report to the Planning and Development Director demonstrating compliance with those conditions of approval and mitigation measures of PP 91-457 and EA 91-191 which must be satisfied prior to the issuance of a grading permit. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the CONAPRVL.014 3 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL Applicant shall prepare and submit a�o�pliance with n report to the those conditions of and Development Director demonstrating approval and mitigation measures of of b A bui191 and lding permit PPPriorSt final building 7 which must be satisfied prior to the issuance inspection, the applicant shall prepare and submit a written report to the Planning and Development Director tnitieation easugies of EA 91 19liance 1nth all and PP remaining conditions of approval a g 91-457. The Planning and Development Director may require inspection or other monitoring to assure such compliance. Parking lot striping plan, including directional arrows, stop signs, no Parking areas, parking spaces shall be approved by the Planning and Development Department and Engineering Department prior to issuance of a building permit . Self parking area as shown on submitted exhibit shall be provided and accessible to patrons at all times at no cost. End parking spaces shall be 11 feet wide as required by Municipal Code. Two-way driving aisles that also used for back up shall be 26 feet wide as required by Municipal Code. Applicant shall reserve an area for vehicular access to the properties to The out develop. Determination the south and east as needed when those properties ty. The licant shall provide, as to location shall be determined by the aI bond in an amount sufficient to prior to issuance of a building psouth are ensure that a maximum two future acces�ssess to as the by the Citst and yrovide and constructed by the Applicant/ope An easement tO allow vehicular cross access between the subject property and properties to the east and south shall be recorded the when Citit is determined that cross access is necessary, to the satisfaction ard size Trash enclosures shall be large enough aem nt of the Desert and placed in a o accommodate two stand trash bins as required by Waste Man g location which is visually screened from view. Food service shall be made available to all patrons throughout the evening during hours of operation. Applicant shall obtain permit from City Manager as required betcHours of Chapter 5.12 (Dances), prior to issuance oal Code th f a building P hapter 5.12 (Dances). This Chapter operation shall be in a 'on of a publicmpliance wiCdance hall between the hours of 2:00 permit not pert oper A.M. and 8:00 A.M. 16. *21. 22. 23. pp 91-457 4 CONAPRVL.014 July 16, 1991 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - pp 91-457 July 16, 1991 Deleted to _�...e� - parking -arm -from *54---*¢ bereAng-s -shrttbbery-is- act s wel}shsl}-tie ideclt�-!he jH ghvrary -1.1+ end _A dames FATee! ; 3atisfaeticm of--the-City-: *25. All dancing and/or club activities shall be conducted indoors, unless otherwise approved by city Council *26. Prior to club opening, operator shall enter into an agreement with the Sheriff's Department to provide extra duty police personnel on a permanent contractural basis. The number approved f n to be determined by the Sheriff's Department or other Y en FIRE MARSHAL'S CONDITIONS: 27. Provide or show there exists a water system capable of deliverinhi00 must or a three hour duration at 20 psi residual operating pressure be available before any combustible material is placed on the job site. drants, on a 28. A combination of2 X site and off -site beelocated er not lre ess than 25 feet or loopedsystem than (6" X 4 X 2-1/2 X 2 11 ), 165 feet from any portion of the building(s) as measured along approved vehicular travelways . The required fire flow shall be available from any adjacent hydrant(s) in the system. 29. Prior to issuance of a building permit Applicant/Developer shall furnish one blueline copy of the water system plans to the Fire Department for review/approval. Plans shall conform to the fire hydrant types, location and spacing, and the system 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: "1 certify that the design of the water system is in accordance with the requirements prescribed by the Riverside County Fire Department" . 30. One way lanes shall be a minimum 16 feet wide. 31. The required water systemiofludingructionydrants shall be installed and operational prior to the start 13. The indicator valve 32. Install a complete fire onnsprinkleron shall be located stem per t o the fronts within 50 feet of and fire department connection System plans must a hydrant, and a minimum of 25 feet from the building(s) . Y be submitted with a plan check/ inspection sill be wsutomaticalre lly fire sprepartment for inklered review. A statement that the building( must be included on the title page of the building plans . 10, but not ss than 33. Install portable fire extinguishers certified per P ifiedFPA, Pamphlet extinguisher #company for proper 2A10BC in rating. Con placement of equipment. CONAPRVL.014 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - PP 91-457 July 16, 1991 34. Comply with Title 19 of the California Administrative Code. 34. Install Panic Hardware and Exit signs as per Chapter 33 of the Uniform Building Code. 35. Certain designated areas will be required to be maintained as fire lanes. ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS: 36. The Applicant shall dedicate public street right-of-way and utility easements in conformance with the City's General Plan, Municipal Code, applicable Specific Plans if any, and as required by the City Engineer, as follows: A. Highway 111 - per Caltrans requirements; probably 80 foot half width; B . Adams Street - Primary Arterial, 55 foot half width plus slope easement if needed; 37. The Applicant shall vacate vehicle access rights to Highway 111 and Adams Street from the site except as specifically provided in these Conditions of Approval. turning at 38. Access locations to the site the unless character otherwi otherwisethe approved bymovements he City those locations shall be as follows Engineer: A. Highway 111 - no access shall be permitted, B . Adams Street - 310 feet or more south of the south curb line of Highway 111, the driveway width shall be as approved by the City Engineer with turning movements limited to right turn in and out only . 39. The Applicant shall provide a fully improved landscaped setback lot of noted width adjacent to the following street right-of-way(s) : A. Highway 111 - 50 feet wide B . Adams Street - 20 feet wide No slope in the landscaped lot shall be steeper than 6:1. 40. The Applicant/owner shall be responsible for the maintenance and continued upkeep of the landscape setback lot and parkway area adjacent to the roadway along the segments of Highway 111 and Adams Street that are contiguous to the site boundary. hall be prepared in 41. Landscape and irrigation plans for the ni g Director,lanscad sand City Engineer, conformance with requirements of the Plan and approved by same officials prior to construction. 42. Applicant shall construct, or enter into agreement to construct, the site grading, off -site public improvements and on -site comshall pay cash, in lieu mon area improvements before the issuance of a site grading permit. Applicant CONAPRVL.014 6 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - PP 91-457 July 16, 1991 of and equivalent to the respective construction cost, for those improvements which involve fair -share responsibility that must be deferred until the full complement of funding is available. Payment of cash in lieu of and construct on ty may be deferred to a future date mutually agreed by the App Applicant. Engineer, provided security for said future payment is posted by 43. The on -site grading plan shall be prepared by a registered civil engineer and approved by the City Engineer prior to issuance of the grading permit. 44. The Applicant shall retain a California registered civil engineer, or designate one who is on the Applicant's staff, to exercise sufficient supervision and quality control during grading of the site and construction of the improvements to with the plans, specifications, applicable codes, and ordinances. The engineer retained or designated by the Applicant and charged with the com eli oncof construction: shall make the following certifications upon comp A. All grading and improvements were properly monitored by qualified personnel during construction for compliance with the plans, specifications, applicable codes, and ordinances and thereby certify the grading to be in full compliance with those documents. g . The finished building pad elevations conform with the approved grading plans. 45. Storm water runoff produced retention basin() designed for ia maximum retained on site m shall be n landscaped water depth not to exceed six feet, or piped to the Whitewater Channel. The basin slopes shall not exceed 3:1. The percolation rate shall be considered to be zero inches per hour unless the Applicant provides site -specific data that indicates otherwise. Other requirements include, but are not limited to, a grassed ground surface with permanent irrigation improvements, and appurtenant structural drainage amenities all of which shall be designed and constructed in accordance with requirements deemed necessary by the City Engineer. 46. Applicant shall install a trickling sand filter and leach field in the retention basin to percolate nuisance water in confgrmance with requirements of the City Engineer. The sand filter anleach field shall of landscaping. be sized to percolate 160 gallons per day per 50square 47. A thorough preliminary engineering, geological, and soils engineering investigation shall be conducted with a report submitted for review along with the grading plan. The report recommendations shall be incorporated into the grading plan design prior to grading plan approval. The soils engineer and/or engineering geologist must certify to the adequacy of the grading plan. A statement shall the tractpear the final subdivision map that a soils pursuant to Section 17953 of he Health and has been prepared for P Safety Code. CONAPRVL.014 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - PP 91-457 July 16, 1991 48. The Applicant shall participate in the cost of the designing and installing street improvements. All street improvements shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the La Quinta Municipal Code (LQMC) and adopted Standard Drawings, the City Engineer and Caltrans where applicable and shall include all appurtenant components required by same, except mid -block street lighting, such as but not limited to traffic signs and channelization markings, street name signs, sidewalks, and raised medians where required by City General Plan. Street design shall take into account the soil strength, anticipated traffic loading, and design life. Miscellaneous incidental improvements and enhancements to existing improvements where joined by the newly required improvements shall be designed and constructed as required by the City Engineer to assure the new and existing improvements are appropriately integrated to provide a finished product that conforms with City standards and practices. This includes tapered off -site street transitions that extend beyond tract boundaries and join the widened section tc the unwidened street section. The following specific streetwidths th shall be constructed to conform with the General Plan street type noted * A. Highway 111 (Adams Street centerline to easterly site boundary) Install half -width highway improvements per Caltrans requirements and La Quinta General Plan. g . Adams Street olill terline to Avenue 47 centerline) Applicant is responsible for the cost and installation of one-half of the La Primary Arterial improvements (110' right of way option) refer to Quinta General Plan Figure VII-2. A street configuration that provides two-way traffic and aligns with the pavement to the north of Highway 111, and reasonably anticipates and conforms bthe tothe future t r neerate General Plan improvements, may be approvedY Y in lieu of the traditional one-half of everything on one side of the centerline. The Applicant shall provide 100$ of the initial cost participation as needed to complete the interim facility and may seek reimbursement when the land on the southwest corner of Highway 111 and Adams Street is developed, for costs in excess of 50% and of the combined total cost to construct the interim and ultimate improvements . 49. The Applicant shall participate in the cost, noted as follows, of designing and installing traffic signals at the following locations: A. Highway 111 at Adams fromOthe City when the north est c oner subject to 75$ reimbursement is developed. 50. The Applicant shall construct a meandering 8 foot wide) and AdamsaStreet y and landscaped setback lot along Highway lll (6-foot wide). CONAPRVL.014 8 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - PP 91-457 3uly 16, 1991 51, The Applicant shall provide a la tof a meandering public sidewalktire landscaped setback lots for the purpose 52. The Applicant shall submit a copy of the proposed grading, landscaping and irrigation plans to the Coachella Valley Water District for review and comment with respect to the Districts Water Management Program. volts or s, and 53. All existing and proposed electric opower on-site,lines sha111be insta�ed in undersground are adjacent to the proposed site facilities . ith trenches compacted to City 54. All underground utilities shall b of any steinstalledt i prov ments . A soils engineer standards, prior to construction y retained by the Applicant shall provide certified reports of soil compaction tests for review by the City Engineer. 55. The site shall be graded in a manner that permits event greater than the 100--year orm flow in excess of the retention basin capacity, caused y a storm 24-hour event, to flow out of draact inage relief routh a e. Similarly the tract ated emergency overflow outlet and Into the storm flow from shall be graded in a manner that hasanti ivreceived ceicipates gved flow for those adjoining property at locations that occasions when a storm greater than the 100-year 24-hour event occurs. the City as required for 56. The Applicant shall pay all fees charged by Y processing, plan checking and con at the time the twork ishundert ken Land shall be those which are in effect accomplished by the City. 57 . The Applicant shall design and cons e parking lot in accordance with the L . Q . M • C • Off - Street Parking ordinance et rior 58. Applicant shall install traffic signal latAHighway ll traffic on Street sat Adams hal obtain to opening the intersection for traffic, access via Avenue 47 until the traffic signal at Highway 111 and Adams Street is installed. PUBLIC UTILITIES: 59. All conditions of Caltrans shall be met. 60. All conditions of Sunline Transit shall be met. 61. All conditions of Coachella Valley Water District shall be met. CONAPRVL.014 I CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - PROPOSED PLOT PLAN 91-457 J. PAUL SMITH AUGUST 11, 1992 * Amended by City Council 7-16-91 + Amendments recommended by Staff 8-11-92 GENERAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The development of the property shall be generally in conformance with the exhibits contained in the file for Plot Plan 91-457, unless otherwise amended by the following conditions„ 2. The approved plot plan shall be used within one year of the final approval date. Otherwise it shall become null and void and of no affect whatsoever. "Be used" means the beginning of substantial construction which is contemplated by this approval, not included grading which is begun within the one year period and is thereafter diligently pursued until completion. 3. Exterior lighting for the project shall comply with the "Dark Sky Ordinance" lighting ordinance. Lighting plans shall be approved by the Planning and Development Department prior to issuance of building permits. All exterior lighting including buildinn "lighting shall be provided with shielding to screen glare from adjacent streets and residential properties to the satisfaction of the Planning and Development Department. Parking lot light standards shall be a maximum 30 feet in height. *+4. Nightclub shall be operated as proposed in "The City Planning and Council committees work/ study package", and according to the provisions of Chapter 5.12 (dances) of the City of La Quinta Municipal Code, on file in the Planning and Development Department. Any deviations of operation determined to be minor may be approved by the Planning Commission. Any major deviations or changes in operation shall only be allowed if approved by the City Council. This includes the "curb to curb ride service". 5. Comprehensive sign program for the facility shall be approved by the Design Review Board and Planning Commission prior to issuance of a building permit. 6. The City shall retain a qualified archaeologist, with the Developer to pay costs, to prepare a mitigation and monitoring plan for artifact location and recovery. Prior archaeological studies for this site as well as other unrecorded information shall be analyzed prior to the preparation of the plan. At a minimum, the plan shall: (1) identify the means for digging test pits; and (2) provide for further testing if the preliminary results show significant material are present. The final plan shall be submitted to the Planning and Development Department for final review and approval. CONAPRVL.014 1 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL Plot Plan 91-457 August 11, 1992 Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the Developer shall have retained a qualified cultural resources management firm and completed the testing and data recovery as noted in the plan. The management firm shall monitor the grading activity as required by the plan or testing results. A list of the qualified archaeological monitor(s), cultural resources management firm employees, and any assistant (s) / representative (s) , shall be submitted to the Planning and Development Department. The list shall provide the current address and phone number for each monitor. The designated monitors may be changed from time to time, but no such change shall be effective unless served by registered or certified mail on the Planning and Development Department. The designated monitors or their authorized representatives shall have the authority to temporarily diver, redirect, or halt grading activity to allow recovery of resources. In the event of discovery or recognition of any human remains, there shall be no further grading, excavation, or disturbance of the site or any nearby area reasonably suspected to overlie adjacent human remains until appropriate ir.itigation measures are completed. Upon completion of the data recovery, the Developer shall cause three copies of the final report containing the data analyses to be prepared and published and submitted to the Planning and Development Department. 7. Prior to issuance of a building permit for construction of building contemplated by this approval, the Applicant shall obtain permits and or clearances from the following agencies: O City Fire Marshal o Caltrans o City of La Quinta Public Works Department o City of La Quinta Planning & Development Department O Coachella Valley Water District O Desert Sands Unified School District o Imperial Irrigation District Evidence of said permits or clearances from the above mentioned agencies shall be presented to the Building and Safety Department at the time of application for a building permit for the use contemplated herewith. Deleted 88:---T4ie-App4 t--& r l-rrevide-wititirr-Ox Trig-hteltib-a-€ttH eeffifflereiel-kitchen €aei�i �-der preparatiolto€-foed-to-be-served-infaf,4ktq- 9. Provisions shall be made to comply with terms and requirements of the City's adopted infrastructure fee program in effect at the time of issuance of a building permit. +10 . Preliminary and final landscaping plans shall be reviewed and approved by the CONAPRVL.014 2 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL Plot Plan 91-457 August 11, 1992 Design Review Board prior to issuance of a building permit. Desert or native plant species or drought resistent planting material shall be incorporated into the landscape plans. Emitter or drip irrigation (excluding spaghetti tubing) shall be incorporated into irrigation system design wherever possible. All tree sizes shall be a minimum of 24 inch box size or 2-1/2 inch caliber (measured 24 inches above root ball) and all Palm Trees shall be a minimum 12 feet in height (brown trunk) . The plans submitted shall include the acceptance stamps and signatures from the Riverside County Agricultural office and Coachella Valley Water District. Short decorative screen walls shall be provided along Adams Street and Highway 111 unless the Applicant can assure the Planning and Development Department that adequate berming will be provided to screen the parking lot surface area from view of the streets. Perimeter landscaping shall be installed first. Wildflowers shall be planted on the undeveloped pad. +11. Handicapped access, facilities, and parking shall be provided per State and local requirements, and those of the American with Disabilities Act. Future building shall be reviewed by the Design Review Board, Planning Commission, and City Council in a manner which is the same as the original plot plan approval. 12. Prior to issuance of any grading permits, the Applicant shall submit to the Planning and Development Department an interim landscape program for the entire site which shall be for the purpose of wind erosion and dust control. The land owner shall institute blowsand and dust control measures during grading and site development. These shall include but not be limited to: A. The use of irrigation during any construction activities; B . Planting of cover crops or vegetation upon graded but undeveloped portions of the site; and, C. Provision of wind breaks or wind rows, fencing, and/or landscaping to reduce the effects upon adjacent properties and property owners. The land owner shall comply with requirements of the Directors of Public Works and Planning and Development. All construction and graded areas shall be watered at least twice daily during construction to prevent the emission of dust and blowsand. 13. Prior to issuance of any land disturbance permit, the Applicant shall pay the required mitigation fees for the Coachella Valley Fringe -Toed Lizard Habitat Conservation Program, as adopted by the City, in the amount of $600 per acre of disturbed land. 14. A noise study shall be prepared by a qualified acoustical engineer and submitted to the Planning and Development Department for review and approval prior to submission of building plans for plan check or issuance of CONAPRVL.014 3 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL Plot Plan 91-457 August 11, 1992 grading plans, .whichever comes first. The study shall include on site noise created within the building to ensure that noise impacts to adjacent properties the adjacent properties will not be created. Exterior doors shall not be left in an "open" position during hours of operation. 15. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the Applicant shall prepare and submit a written report to the Planning and Development Director demonstrating compliance with those conditions of approval and mitigation measures of PP 91-457 and EA 91-191 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 Planning and Development Director demonstrating compliance with those conditions of approval and mitigation measures of EA 91-191 and PP 91-457 which must be satisfied prior to the issuance of a building permit. Prior to final building inspection, the applicant shall prepare and submit a written report to the Planning and Development Director demonstrating compliance with all remaining conditions of approval and mitigation measures of EA 91-191 and PP 91-457. The Planning and Development Director may require inspection or other monitoring to assure such compliance. 16. Parking lot striping plan, including directional arrows, stop signs, no parking areas, parking spaces shall be approved by the Planning and Development Department and Engineering Department prior to issuance of a building permit. 17. , Self parking area as shown on submitted exhibit shall be provided and accessible to patrons at all times at no cost. 18. End parking spaces shall be 11 feet wide as required by Municipal Code. 19. Two-way driving aisles that also used for back up shall be 26 feet wide as required by Municipal Code. 20. The Applicant shall reserve an area for vehicular access to the properties to the south and east as needed when those properties develop. Determination as to location shall be determined by the City. The Applicant shall provide, prior to issuance of a building permit, a bond in an amount sufficient to ensure that a maximum two future accesses to the east and south are provided and constructed by the Applicant/operator, as required by the City. An easement to allow vehicular cross access between the subject property and properties to the east and south shall be recorded when it is determined that cross access is necessary, to the satisfaction of the City. *21. Trash enclosures shall be large enough to accommodate two standard size trash bins as required by Waste Management of the Desert and placed in a location which is visually screened from view. CONAPRVL.014 4 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL Plot Plan 91-457 August 11, 1992 22. Food service shall be made available to all patrons throughout the evening during hours of operation. 23. Applicant shall obtain permit from City Manager as required by Municipal Code Chapter 5.12 (Dances), prior to issuance of a building permit. Hours of operation shall be in compliance with Chapter 5.12 (Dances) . This Chapter does not permit operation of a public dance hall between the hours of 2:00 A.M. and 8:00 A.M. Deleted *24- - * -bernAng- *dtd - sht-ubrbery- -u rbery-ia-net-adequtate-ta-screen-parldrt'"aree -from H4gh"ry-14+ end -Adams-6tt*et; -short sereeirr weAisliaii-be *3rOarided4&-the 9a�isfae�icrr�cr£ �Ite-Cites: *25. All dancing and/or club activities shall be conducted indoors, unless otherwise approved by City Council. *26. Prior to club opening, operator shall enter into an agreement with the Sheriff's Department to provide extra duty police personnel on a permanent contractural basis. The number of personnel to be determined by the Sheriff's Department or other City approved agency. FIRE MARSHAL'S CONDITIONS: 27. Provide or show there exists a water system capable of delivering 3000 gpm for a three hour duration at 20 psi residual operating pressure which must be available before any combustible material is placed on the job site. 28. A combination of on -site and off -site Super fire hydrants, on a looped system (6" X 4" X 2-1 / 2" X 2-1 / 2") , will be located not less than 25 feet or more than 165 feet from any portion of the building(s) as measured along approved vehicular travelways. The required fire flow shall be available from any adjacent hydrant (s) in the system. 29. Prior to issuance of a building permit Applicant/Developer shall furnish one blueline copy of the water system plans to the Fire Department for review/approval. Plans shall conform to the fire hydrant types, location and spacing, and the system 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". 30. One way lanes shall be a minimum 16 feet wide. 31. The required water system including fire hydrants shall be installed and operational prior to the start of construction. 32. Install a complete fire sprinkler system per NFPA 13. The post indicator valve and fire department connection shall be located to the front, within 50 feet of CONAPRVL.014 5 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL Plot Plan 91-457 August 11, 1992 a hydrant, and a minimum of 25 feet from the building(s) . System plans must be submitted with a plan check/inspection fee to the Fire Department for review. A statement that the building(s) will be automatically fire sprinklered must be included on the title page of the building plans. 33. Install portable fire extinguishers per NFPA, Pamphlet #10, but not less than 2A10BC in rating. Contract certified extinguisher company for proper placement of equipment. 34. Comply with Title 19 of the California Administrative Code. 34. Install Panic Hardware and Exit signs as per Chapter 33 of the Uniform Building Code. 35. Certain designated areas will be required to be maintained as fire lanes . ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS: 36. The Applicant shall dedicate public street right-of-way and utility easements in conformance with the City's General Plan, Municipal Code, applicable Specific Plans if any, and as required by the City Engineer, as follows: A. Highway III - per Caltrans requirements; probably 80 foot half width; B . Adams Street - Primary Arterial, 55 foot half width plus slope easement if needed; 37. The Applicant shall vacate vehicle access rights to Highway III and Adams Street from the site excepil- as specifically provided in these Conditions of Approval. 38. Access locations to the site and the character of the turning movements at those locations shall be as follows unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer: A. Highway I I I - no access shall be permitted. B. Adams Street - 310 feet or more south of the south curb line of Highway 111, the driveway width shall be as approved by the City Engineer with turning movements limited to right turn in and out only. 39. The Applicant shall provide a fully improved landscaped setback lot of noted width adjacent to the following street right-of-way(s) : A. Highway III - 50 feet wide B . Adams Street - 20 feet wide No slope in the landscaped lot shall be steeper than 6:1. 40. The Applicant/owner shall be responsible for the maintenance and continued upkeep of the landscape setback lot and parkway area adjacent to the roadway CONAPRVL.014 6 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL Plot Plan 91-457 August 11, 1992 along the segments of Highway 111 and Adams Street that are contiguous to the site boundary. 41. Landscape and irrigation plans for the landscaped lot(s)shall be prepared in conformance with requirements of the Planning Director, and City Engineer, and approved by same officials prior to construction. 42. Applicant shall construct, or enter into agreement to construct, the site grading, off -site public improvements and on -site common area improvements before the issuance of a site grading permit. Applicant shall pay cash, in lieu of and equivalent to the respective construction cost, for those improvements which involve fair -share responsibility that must be deferred until the full complement of funding is available. Payment of cash in lieu of construction may be deferred to a future date mutually agreed by the Applicant and City Engineer, provided security for said future payment is posted by Applicant. 43. The on -site grading plan shall be prepared by a registered civil engineer and approved by the City Engineer prior to issuance of the grading permit. 44. The Applicant shall retain a California registered civil engineer, or designate one who is on the Applicant's staff, to exercise sufficient supervision and quality control during grading of the site and construction of the improvements to with the plans, specifications, applicable codes, and ordinances. The engineer retained or designated by the Applicant and charged with the compliance responsibility shall make the following certifications upon completion of construction: A. All grading and improvements were properly monitored by qualified personnel during construction for compliance with the plans, specifications, applicable codes, and ordinances and thereby certify the grading to be in full compliance with those documents. B . The finished building pad elevations conform with the approved grading plans. 45. Storm water run-off produced in 24 hours by a 100-year storm shall be retained on site in landscaped retention basin(s) designed for a maximum water depth not to exceed six feet, or piped to the Whitewater Channel. The basin slopes shall not exceed 3:1. The percolation rate shall be considered to be zero inches per hour unless the Applicant provides site -specific data that indicates otherwise. Other requirements include, but are not limited to, a grassed ground surface with permanent irrigation improvements, and appurtenant structural drainage amenities all of which shall be designed and constructed in accordance with requirements deemed necessary by the City Engineer. 46. Applicant shall install a trickling sand filter and leach field in the retention basin to percolate nuisance water in conformance with requirements of the City Engineer. The sand filter and leach field shall be sized to percolate 160 gallons per day per 5000 square feet of landscaping. CONAPRVL.014 7 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL Plot Plan 91-457 August 11, 1992 47. A thorough preliminary engineering, geological, and soils engineering investigation shall be conducted with a report submitted for review along with the grading plan. The report recommendations shall be incorporated into the grading plan design prior to grading plan approval. The soils engineer and/or engineering geologist must certify to the adequacy of the grading plan. A statement shall appear on the final subdivision map that a soils report has been prepared for the tract pursuant to Section 17953 of the Health and Safety Code. 48. The Applicant shall participate in the cost of the designing and installing street improvements. All street improvements shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the La Quinta Municipal Code (LQMC) and adopted Standard Drawings, the City Engineer and Caltrans where applicable and shall include all appurtenant components required by same, except mid -block street lighting, such as but not limited to traffic signs and channelization markings, street name signs, sidewalks, and raised medians where required by City General Plan. Street design shall take into account the soil strength, anticipated traffic loading, and design life. Miscellaneous incidental improvements and enhancements to existing improvements where joined by the newly required improvements shall be designed and constructed as required by the City Engineer to assure the new and existing improvements are appropriately integrated to provide a finished product that conforms with City standards and practices. This includes tapered off -site street transitions that extend beyond tract boundaries and join the widened section to the unwidened street section. The following specific street widths shall be constructed to conform with the General Plan street type noted therewith: * A. Highway 111 (Adams Street centerline to easterly site boundary) - Install half -width highway improvements per Caltrans requirements and La Quinta General Plan. B. Adams Street (Highway 111 centerline to Avenue 47 centerline) - The Applicant is respons-ble for the cost and installation of one-half of the Primary Arterial improvements (110' right of way option) refer to La Quinta General Plan Figure VII-2. A street configuration that provides two-way traffic and aligns with the pavement to the north of Highway 111, and reasonably anticipates and conforms to the future ultimate General Plan improvements, may be approved by the City Engineer in lieu of the traditional one-half of everything on one side of the centerline. The Applicant shall provide 100% of the initial cost participation as needed to complete the interim facility and may seek reimbursement when the land on the southwest corner of Highway 111 and Adams Street is developed, for costs in excess of 50% and of the combined total cost to construct the interim and ultimate improvements. CONAPRVL.014 8 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL Plot Plan 91-457 August 11, 1992 49. The Applicant shall participate in the cost, noted as follows, of designing and installing traffic signals at the following locations: A. Highway 111 at Adams Street, 100% initial participation if needed, subject to 75% reimbursement from the City when the northwest corner is developed. 50. The Applicant shall construct a meandering sidewalk in the parkway and landscaped setback lot along Highway 111 (8-foot wide) and Adams Street (6-foot wide) . 51. The Applicant shall provide a blanket easement that covers the entire landscaped setback lots for the purpose of a meandering public sidewalk. 52. The Applicant shall submit a copy of the proposed grading, landscaping and irrigation plans to the Coachella Valley Water District for review and comment with respect to the District's Water Management Program. 53. All existing and proposed electric power lines with 12,500 volts or less, and are adjacent to the proposed site or on -site, shall be installed in underground facilities. 54. All underground utilities shall be installed, with trenches compacted to City standards, prior to construction of any street improvements. A soils engineer retained by the Applicant shall provide certified reports of soil compaction tests for review by the City Engineer. 55. The site shall be graded in a manner that permits storm flow in excess of the retention basin capacity, caused by a storm event greater than the 100-year 24-hour event, to flow out of the tract through a designated emergency overflow outlet and into the historic drainage relief route. Similarly, the tract shall be graded in a manner that anticipates receiving storm flow from adjoining property at locations that has historically received flow for those occasions when a storm greater than the 100-year 24-hour event occurs. 56. The Applicant shall pay all fees charged by the City as required for processing, plan checking and construction inspection. The fee amount(s) shall be those which are in effect at the time the work is undertaken and accomplished by the City. 57. The Applicant shall design and construct the parking lot in accordance with the L . Q . M . C . Off- Street Parking ordinance . 58. Applicant shall install traffic signal at Highway III at Adams Street prior to opening the intersection for traffic. All traffic on Adams Street shall obtain access via Avenue 47 until the traffic signal at Highway 111 and Adams Street is installed. PUBLIC UTILITIES: CONAPRVL.014 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL, Plot Plan 91-457 August 11, 1992 59. All conditions of Caltrans shall be met. 60. All conditions of Sunline Transit shall be met. 61. All conditions of Coachella Valley Water District shall be met. CONAPRVL.014 10 STAFF REPORT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DATE: AUGUST 11, 1992 CASE NO: PLOT PLAN 90-434 APPLICANT: QUIEL BROTHERS FOR WAL-MART REQUEST: APPROVAL TO INSTALL A FLAG POLE AND AMERICAN FLAG ADJACENT TO STORE ENTRY. LOCATION: NORTH SIDE OF HIGHWAY 111 BETWEEN ADAMS STREET AND WASHINGTON STREET ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATION: A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT WAS ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON APRIL 17, 1990, ON THE ORIGINAL SPECIFIC PLAN AND PLOT PLAN APPLICATIONS. THIS REQUEST IS MINOR IN NATURE AND WOULD NOT HAVE AN IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT. THEREFORE, NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION IS DEEMED NECESSARY. BACKGROUND: Wal-Mart stores wishes to install a flag pole and flag adjacent to their store entry which faces Highway 111. Presently the building is under construction and scheduled for completion sometime around late September. The building is located on the west side of Adams Street just south of the Whitewater Storm Channel. The Municipal Code requires that on commercial property the Planning Commission review all flag pole requests. Therefore this request has been forwarded to you. REQUEST: The Applicants wish to install a flag pole on top of the building near the main entry. The flag pole would be mounted on the main part of the building approximately ten feet to the east of the entry canopy. The 20 foot high pole would be mounted 16 feet above the highest point of the building. The overall height from the ground would be approximately 46 feet. The Applicants propose to install a 5' by 8' American flag on this flag pole. The Applicant's representative indicates that this is typical of all Wal-Mart stores. They indicate that since this store is an American based business, they are proud to utilize a flag pole and American flag. STAFF COMMENTS: Staff has no objections to the flag pole being utilized. The height proposed is not excessively higher than the building. As an alternative, the Applicant's could utilize a free standing flag pole. However, Staff has no objection to the building mounted flag pole. PCST.073 1 RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission should review the request and determine acceptability. Action may be taken by Minute Motion 92- Attachments : 1. Location map 2. Letter of request 3. Plan exhibit PCST.073 /. IJA g r Y Y i IT t L tLLLtLLLLtLtLLL LtLttLLLt LLttttLLLLLLt tSt i • t t t t t y - i Al ion Oz .: VW s` ' j ,r r •, • ,Y t M_ •< O Z ,.�. A � S V . �'• ID ze C .s• ,ZC ^^0 rzz 0-4 ZIP)0-430 •44 a ' • p ��-�!� �1 ;I'vtCC ilkCleIIan/Cruz/Gaylord k Associates �...w - Wa j�n� SIGNS BY 272 SOUTH I STREET, SAN BERNARDINO, CALIF. 92410 PH. 714-885-4476 FAX 714-888-2239 July 27, 1992 City of La Quinta P.O. Box 1504 La Quinta, CA 92253 Attn: Stan Sawa Principal Planner Dear Stan: Per our conversation today, we are requesting to go through the Planning Commission process to have the proposed flag pole approved. We have proposed a building flag pole which will be located at the front elevation. The flag and pole are typical of all "Wal Mart" stores. This is an American based business which makes them proud to fly the U.S.A. colors. If you have any further questions, please call. Sincerely QUIEL BROS. ELECTRIC SIGN SERVICE CO., INC. 1 Nancy Eashey Permit Coordinator'N k i SALES • SERVICE • LEASING • MAINTENANCE • CRANE SERVICE • NEON Calif. Contractors License No. 217345 M1WT-jTES PLANNING COMMISSION - CITY OF LA QUINTA A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall 78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta, California July 14, 1992 7:00 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER A . The meeting was called to order at 7 : 06 P.M. by Chairwoman Barrows. Commissioner Adolph led the flag salute. II. PRESENTATION BY 10TH ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEE: A . Committee members Cheryl Ward and Sheila Hatfield presented the Commissioners with 10th Anniversary plaques for their work. III. ROLL CALL A. Chairwoman Barrows requested the roll call. Present: Commissioners Mosher, Ellson, Adolph, and Chairwoman Barrows. Commissioner Ellson moved and Commissioner Mosher seconded a motion to excuse Commissioner Marrs. Unanimously approved. B . Staff Present: Planning Director Jerry Herman, Principal Planner Stan Sawa, Associate Planner Greg Trousdell, and Department Secretary Betty Anthony. IV. ELECTION OF OFFICERS: A. Commissioner Ellson nominated Katie Barrows as Chairwoman. Commissioner Mosher seconded the motion. There being no other nominations Commissioner Mosher moved to close the nominations. Katie Barrows was elected Chairwoman unanimously. B . Commissioner Barrows nominated H . Fred Mosher as Vice Chairman. Commissioner Ellson seconded the motion. There being no other nominations Commissioner Adolph moved to close the nominations. H . Fred Mosher was elected Vice Chairman unanimously. V. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Draft Environmental Impact Report 91-233; public comment on the Draft EIR for the construction of a regional shopping complex consisting of approximately 1,800,000 square feet of retail and office space on approximately 160 acres. 1. Planning Director Jerry Herman stated that Staff was requesting a tabling of this item until further notice, but Staff will continue to take written comments until August 20, 1992, at 5:00 P.M. PC7-14 Planning Commission Minutes July 14, 1992 2. There being no further discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Ellson and seconded by Commissioner Adolph to adopt Minute Motion 92-024 tabling the Draft Environmental Impact Report 91-233. Unanimously approved. B . Zoning Ordinance Amendment 92-025; a continued hearing on a request of the City to amend the Municipal Code regarding fencing standards in an R-1 Zone District and confirmation of the environmental determination. 1. Associate Planner Greg Trousdell presented the information contained in the Staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Planning and Development Department. 2. Commissioner Adolph asked staff if there were any potential problems that could be incurred regarding street setbacks with future street construction taking place. Staff stated the street right-of-way is the same as the property line and the only potential area for a problem would be in the older areas. All current tracts are required to install the streets and conform to the right-of-way as planned. 3. Commissioner Adolph asked if Item 3.A. could have added to it "Support posts and bottom rail shall be a minimum of 4" X 4" ...". He also asked why in Item 3. D . staff was recommending "bottom one-half be constructed of a masonry material". He felt this could detract from the appearance of the property. Following discussion it was suggested that wording be "Support posts and bottom portion shall be a minimum 4" X 411. 4. Commissioner Ellson asked if Cedar was as termite resistant as the Redwood. Staff stated it was. 5. Following discussion by the Commissioners it was further stated that Item 3.A. and 3.E. by amended to read, ".....#1 Cedar or Redwood, no less than 1-inch thick .....". 6. There being no further discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Mosher and seconded by Commissioner Adolph to adopt Planning Commission Resolution 92-024 recommending to the City Council approval of Zoning Ordinance Amendment 92-025 as amended above. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Commissioners Mosher, Ellson, Adolph, Chairwoman Barrows. NOES: None. ABSENT: Commissioner Marrs. ABSTAINING: None. PC7-14 2 Planning Commission Minutes July 14, 1992 IV. PUBLIC COMMENT: A. Mr. Joseph Davies, Cathedral City, addressed the Commission regarding new construction in the City. He requested the City pass legislation requiring contractors to hire at least 50% of their work force from local people. He then introduced Gerald Jennings. B . Mr. Gerald Jennings, representing Local Jobs for Local People, addressed the Commission regarding the same issue. He elaborated further and explained to the Commission the purpose for his organization. Following his presentation, the Commissioners expressed their approval of what the group was trying to do, but stated this was the responsibility of the City Council. V . BUSINESS SESSION A. Plot Plan 92-488; a request of Transpacific Development Company for approval of plans for a portion of Phase II of the One Eleven La Quinta Center. 1. Principal Planner Stan Sawa presented the information contained in the Staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Planning and Development Department. Staff noted the Applicant submitted a revised drawing for treatment along the front of Phar-•Mor. 2. Mr. Thomas Childers, representing TDC stated they concurred with Staff on their recommendations and went on to describe the changes they had made and displayed a mural rendering of the project. 3. Commissioner Ellson asked if bench seating could be provided to help off -set the blank walls in front of Phar-Mor. Mr. Childers stated the Conditions of Approval for the specific plan require seating, but he did not feel Phar-Mor wanted it adjacent to their exit. 4. Commissioner Adolph asked Mr. Childers why the color turquoise had been chosen. Mr. Childers stated the architect was trying to obtain a Southwestern look along the line of a "Pueblo Deco" look. 5. Commissioner Adolph asked if the Wal-Mart sign on the rendering was the sign that was requested in the original sign approval, or could the Commission be approached by Wal-Mart for additional size? Staff stated this was the original request. Staff noted that Wal-Mart may request additional signage in the future. 6. Planning Director Jerry Herman asked the Applicant if the City had required more detail on the front of Wal-Mart. Mr. Childers stated there would be more detail than shown on the rendering. PC7-14 Planning Commission Minutes July 14, 1992 7. Chairwoman Barrows asked if the landscaping would help to break up the lineal look of the stores. Staff stated that it would as well as the parking lot trees. 8. Principal Planner Sawa asked Mr. Childers if he knew if Phar-Mor stored their carts inside or outside the building. Mr. Childers stated he did not know, but he did understand the Conditions of Approval required the storage be inside the building. 9. Commissioner Ellson thanked Mr. Childers for the elevation of the overall center. Mr. Childers stated it had helped the developers to visualize the center and they realized there needed to be some vertical relief and they intended to add additional tile between the Phar-Mor store and the theaters to help alleviate this. 10. There being no further discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Mosher and seconded by Commissioner Adolph to adopt Minute Motion 92-025 approving Plot Plan 92-488 subject to the amended conditions (requiring additional treatment to the front of the Phar-Mor building) . Unanimously approved. VI. CONSENT CALENDAR A. There being no corrections to the Minutes, Commissioner Mosher moved and Commissioner Adolph seconded a motion to approve the Minutes of the regular meeting of June 23 1992, as submitted. Unanimously approved. VII. OTHER - A. Planning Director Jerry Herman explained the revised schedule of Planning Commissioner attendance at City Council and Design Review Board meetings that had been passed out. VIII. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Commissioner Ellson and seconded by Commissioner Mosher to adjourn this regular meeting of the Planning Commission to a regular meeting on July 28, 1992, at 7:00 P.M. in the La Quinta City Hall Council Chambers. This meeting of the La Quinta Planning Commission was adjourned at 7:56 P.M., July 14, 1992. PC7-14 4 MINUTES HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMISSION - CITY OF LA QUINTA A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall 78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta, California July 14, 1992 I. CALL TO ORDER A . The meeting was called to order at 8 : 04 P.M. by Commissioner Barrows. who led the flag salute. II. ROLL CALL A. Commissioner Barrows requested the roll call. Present: Commissioners Mosher Ellson, Adolph, and Commissioner Barrows. Commissioner Ellson moved and Commissioner Mosher seconded a motion to excuse Commissioner Marrs. Unanimously approved. B . Staff Present: Planning Director Jerry Herman, Principal Planner Stan Sawa, Associate Planner Greg Trousdell, and Department Secretary Betty Anthony. III. ELECTION OF OFFICERS: A. Commissioner Mosher nominated Kattie Barrows as Chairman. Commissioner Adolph seconded the motion. There being no other nominations Commissioner Mosher moved and Commissioner Ellson seconded the motion to close the nominations. Katie Barrows was elected Chairwoman unanimously. B . Commissioner Mosher nominated Marion Ellson as Vice Chairman. Commissioner Adolph seconded the motion. There being no other nominations Commissioner Mosher moved and Commissioner Adolph seconded the motion to close the nominations. Marion Ellson was elected Vice Chairman unanimously. IV. BUSINESS SESSION: A . Review of Duties: Planning Director Jerry Herman reviewed the duties and responsibilities of the Historical Commission with the Commissioners as they were presented in the adopted Ordinance. He then presented options to the Commission as to how they wanted material presented to the Commission. HPC7-14 1 Historical Preservation Commission Minutes July 14, 1992 1. Chairwoman Barrows suggested the Commission meet with the Historical Society and from that meeting determine sites and ideas as to how best establish a system of preservation. She further suggested that other cities be contacted as to their procedures and policies. 2. Commissioner Ellson asked that the list be consistent with the new updated -General Plan. She also asked who declares a site "Historical". In addition, does the National Society provide any benefits to people who dedicate their property as a historical site? If there are no National benefits, can the City provide any? Staff stated they would look into these questions. 3. Discussion followed between the Commissioners regarding how to determine sites, criteria for determining a site, the compilation of a list, possible archaeological sites, and benefits to the property owners. 4. Commissioner Mosher asked if the City Attorney might be able to give some in sight as to how other cities have established sites and criteria. 5. Chairwoman Barrows and Commissioner Ellson suggested that the different Indian Tribal Councils be contacted as to known locations. They further suggested that the Commission invite different speakers to educate the Commission in different areas. 6. Chairwoman Barrows suggested that the pending La Quinta Canyon Mall be approached to provide a location where people can learn about the historical sites. B . Meeting Schedule: Planning Director Jerry Herman presented possible options to the Commission as to meeting times and dates. 1. Discussion followed among the Commissioners and Staff relative to meeting only once every month following the Planning Commission meeting with the lightest agenda. 2. Commissioners Ellson and Mosher asked that the next meeting be a preparation meeting to familiarize the Commission with material . The next meeting would then be a joint meeting with the Historical Society and possibly the Coachella Valley Archaeological Society. C . Rules and Procedure: Planning Director Jerry Herman stated the agenda would be formatted similar to that of the Planning Commission and Design Review Board. V . PUBLIC COMMENT - None HPC7-14 Historical Preservation Commission Minutes July 14, 1992 VI. CONSENT CALENDAR - None VII. OTHER -None VIII. ADJOURNMENT: A motion was made by Commissioner Mosher and seconded by Commissioner Ellson to adjourn this regular meeting of the Historical Preservation Commission to a regular meeting in the La Quinta City Hall Council Chambers. This meeting of the La Quinta Historical Preservation Commission was adjourned at 8:31 P.M., July 14, 1992. HPC7-14