1988 09 13 PC(Y� A G E N D A
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PLANNING COMMISSION - CITY OF LA OUINTA
A Regular Meeting to be held at the
La Quinta City Hall, 78-105 Calle Estado,
La Quinta, California
September 13, 1988 - 7:00 p.m.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Flag Salute
II. ROLL CALL
III. HEARINGS
A. CONTINUED
PUBLIC HEARING: TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 23813
APPLICANT: LA QUINTA JOINT VENTURE
LOCATION: THE AREA BETWEEN CAMINO QUINTANA
AND AVENIDA FERNANDO ALONG
AVENIDA VISTA BONITA EXTENDED
PROJECT: SUBDIVISION OF 10.45+ ACRES
INTO 40 SINGLE-FAMILY LOTS
1. Staff Report
2. Public Comment
3. Commission Discussion
4. Hearing Closed
5. Motion for Commission Action
IV. 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.
Persons wishing to address the Planning Commission under
Public Comment and scheduled Agenda items should use the
form provided. Please complete one form for each item
you intend to address and submit the form to the Planning
Director prior to the beginning of the meeting. Your
name will be called at the appropriate time.
When addressing the Planning Commission, please state
your name and address. The proceedings of the Planning
Commission meeting are recorded on tape and comments of
each person shall be limited.
V. CONSENT CALENDAR
Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of August 23,
1988.
VI. BUSINESS - None
VII. OTHER - None
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
NOTE: The regularly scheduled Study Session of September
12, 1988 at 3:00 p.m. WILL NOT BE HELD. The
following items will be discussed following the
regular Commission Meeting on September 13, 1988 at
7:00 p.m.:
1. Highway ill Specific Plan Policy Preview
2. Identification of Future Commission
Agenda Items
III.A.
STAFF REPORT
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
DATE: SEPTEMBER 13, 1988 (Continued from 8-23-88)
PROJECT: TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 23813; A REQUEST TO
SUBDIVIDE +10.45 ACRES INTO 40
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL UNITS
PROJECT
LOCATION: THE AREA BETWEEN CAMINO QUINTANA AND AVENIDA
FERNANDO ALONG AVENIDA VISTA BONITA EXTENDED
(SEE ATTACHMENT NO. 1)
APPLICANT: LA QUINTA JOINT VENTURE, MR. TOM HILL
EXISTING ZONING: R-2-7000 (SINGLE-FAMILY, 7,000 SQUARE FEET
REQUIRED FOR EACH DWELLING UNIT)
ENVIRONMENTAL
ASSESSMENT: TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 23813 IS WITHIN THE
SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 121-E, FOR WHICH A FINAL
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT WAS PREPARED AND
CERTIFIED BY THE LA QUINTA CITY COUNCIL. A
NEGATIVE DECLARATION WAS ALSO ADOPTED BY THE
LA QUINTA CITY COUNCIL FOR TENTATIVE TRACT
NO. 14496-4, WHICH WAS THE PREVIOUS TENTATIVE
TRACT APPROVED FOR THIS SITE. THE PREVIOUS
TRACT COMPRISED 52 ATTACHED UNITS AND THIS
TENTATIVE TRACT APPLICATION IS 40 DETACHED
UNITS.
THE PROPOSED REDUCTION IN DENSITY, 52
ATTACHED UNITS TO 40 DETACHED UNITS WOULD BE
CONSIDERED CONSISTENT WITH THE SANTA ROSA
COVE SPECIFIC PLAN. A REDUCTION IN THE
OVERALL SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT DENSITY MAY BE
VIEWED AS POSITIVE IN TERMS OF LOWERING THE
CUMULATIVE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS ASSOCIATED
WITH THE SANTA ROSA COVE DEVELOPMENT. THE
ABOVE PRIOR APPROVAL CONTAINED ENVIRONMENTAL
MITIGATION MEASURES WHICH WILL APPLY TO THIS
PROJECT. THEREFORE, NO ADDITIONAL
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW IS DEEMED NECESSARY.
PROJECT
DESCRIPTION: A TENTATIVE TRACT MAP APPLICATION HAS BEEN
FILED TO SUBDIVIDE THE +10.45-ACRE SITE
INTO 40 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOTS WITH A
SPECIFIC BUILDING PRODUCT TYPE. THE
CIRCULATION
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SYSTEM CONSISTS OF A PRIVATE CUL-DE-SAC
STREET (LOT B). A CENTRAL LANDSCAPED
SWIMMING POOL AREA HAS BEEN PROVIDED (LOT E),
AND LOT "A" HAS BEEN DESIGNATED AS A FIRE
ACCESS LANE. LOTS "C", "F", AND "G" COMPRISE
SMALL PARKING AREAS, AND LOTS "D" AND "H"
GENERAL LANDSCAPED AREA. (SEE ATTACHMENTS
NOS. 2 AND 3.)
NET DENSITY: 3.83 UNITS PER ACRE
LOT SIZES: MINIMUM LOT SIZE _ +7,200 SQUARE FEET
(7,000 SQUARE FOOT MINIMUM REQUIRED - SEE
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL)
AVERAGE LOT SIZE _ + 8,000 SQUARE FEET
MAXIMUM LOT 'SIZE _ +22,000 SQUARE FEET
DRAINAGE
CONSIDERATIONS:
ON -SITE
CIRCULATION:
OFF -SITE
CIRCULATION:
PREVIOUS
APPLICATIONS:
ON -SITE RETENTION OF 100-YEAR STORM FLOW
REQUIRED TO BE PROVIDED
A PRIVATE CUL-DE-SAC STREET WITH TWO
TURN -AROUND LOOPS ARE PROPOSED. THERE IS A
FIRE ACCESS LANE AT THE END OF THE CUL-DE-SAC
PROVIDING DIRECT EMERGENCY ACCESS FROM THE
SUBDIVISION 'TO CAMINO QUINTANA TO THE SOUTH
THIS SUBDIVISION TAKES ACCESS OFF AVENIDA
FERNANDO WHICH EVENTUALLY LINKS UP WITH
EISENHOWER DRIVE
SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 121-E WAS APPROVED BY THE
COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON APRIL 15,
1975, WITH ASSOCIATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
REPORT NO. 41
THE REVISED SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 121-E AND
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO. 15626 WERE
APPROVED BY THE LA QUINTA CITY COUNCIL ON
OCTOBER 5, 1.982
TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 14496, REVISION NO. 1,
WAS APPROVED BY THE LA QUINTA CITY COUNCIL ON
OCTOBER 18, 1983
TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 14495, THE ORIGINAL
APPROVED TRACT FOR THIS SITE, WAS RECORDED ON
DECEMBER 16, 1981
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ANALYSIS:
1. Access
Chapter 13.12.020, Subsection "I", in the La Quinta Subdivision
Regulations states the following:
"Whenever lots of a proposed land division abut on a
dead-end road or a cul-de-sac exceed one thousand three
hundred twenty feet in length, or six hundred feet in a
high fire hazard area, or whenever a proposed land
division lies more than one thousand three hundred twenty
feet from a public maintained road, or six hundred sixty
feet from a high fire hazard area, alternate or secondary
access shall be provided, unless waived as part of the
tentative map review. Documentation and improvement for
such access shall be determined as part of the tentative
map review."
Th:i.s project proposes a cul-de-sac +1,320 feet long, which
complies with the above regulation.
The entrance to the subdivision is however, +600 feet from
the corner of Avenida Fernando and Calle Mazatlan, where an
alternative access route is provided out of this area. (See
Attachment No. 1.) This 600 feet stretch could, therefore,
also be considered part of the cul-de-sac maximum length area.
In light of the above, the cul-de-sac in the proposed
subdivision is considered acceptable for the following reasons:
a. This development consists of a private street
serving 40 single-family dwelling units, and will
not experience any external traffic.
b. An emergency fire access point has been provided
at the southern end of the cul-de-sac.
C. Two adequately -sized turn around loops are
provided at the southern end of the tract.
d. The configuration of the tract is linear due to
the location of golf courses to the west and
east. The linear nature of the site restricts the
possible road configuration.
2. Comments from the Fire Department
Please refer to Attachments Nos. 4 and 5; these are comments
from the Fire Department and a letter from the Applicant
responding to these comments.
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The issue of the length of the cul-de-sac has been dealt with
under "Access". All further concerns of the Fire Department
wi-11 be addressed by a condition attached to the approval of
thJi_s project requiring the Applicant to comply with the
requirements of the Fire Marshal.
3. Street Name
A change in street name from Avenida Vista Bonita to Avenida
Fernando is proposed. This is acceptable since, with the
introduction of a cul-de-sac in this tract, the upper stretch
of Avenida Vista Bonita no longer links up with the lower
portion of Avenida Vista Bonita. This cul-de-sac can now be
seen as a continuation of the existing Avenida Fernando
northeast of this project. (See Attachment No. 1)
4. Zero Lot Lines
The applicant originally applied for a zero lot line
development. However, on August 23, 1988 the applicant
requested the matter to be continued.
The applicant subsequently submitted a revised tract map, if
approved, it would, permit the development of 40 single family
detached units with minimum side yards. Therefore the prior
conditions dealing with zero lot lines is no longer applicable.
The actual unit placement is subject to review and approval by
the P&D Department through its various administrative review
process.
5. Unit Materials
The Applicant has indicated that the homeowners association
will be responsible for the roofs and exterior maintenance of
all units.
6. Entrance Area
A condition is recommended to be attached to the approval of
the tract stipulating that a plan of the entrance area must be
submitted to and approved by the Planning and Development
Department prior to the installation of gates. This is to
ensure that provision is made for a turn -around area outside
the gates for those vehicles not entering the subdivision.
7. Raised Medians
The Tentative Tract Map (see Attachments Nos. 2 and 3) depicts
raised medians within the road's right-of-way. Care should be
taken to ensure that:
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a. There is good visibility across these medians and
only low landscaping is used; and,
b. Driveways should line up with the breaks in the
median to allow ease of access for vehicles in
both directions.
Conditions attached to the draft resolution addresses these
issues.
8. House Designs and Elevations; Unit Colors and Materials
The house designs, elevations, and unit color and texture
examples submitted by the Applicant for this tract (see
Attachment N. 6) are all compatible with the surrounding area
and desert environment. A condition is suggested to be
attached to this Tentative Tract approval stating that future
house designs, elevations, and unit colors and materials must
conform with the submitted exhibits.
Findings for Tentative Tract Map No. 23813 can be found in the
attached. Planning Commission Resolution No. 88-017.
RECOMMENDATION:
By adoption of the attached Planning Commission Resolution No.
88-017, recommend to the City Council concurrence with the
environmental analysis and approval of Tentative Tract Map No.
23813, subject to the attached conditions.
attachments:
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Vicinity Map
Tentative Tract Map No. 23813
Unit Siting Plan for TT 23813
Comments from Fire Department
Letter from Applicant Regarding Access
Examples of douse Designs and Elevations
Resolution No. 88-017
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RIVERSIDE COUNTY
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Planning & Engineering Office
46-209 Oasis Street, Suite 405
Indio, CA 92201
(619) 342-8886
To: City of La Quinta
Planning Division
IN COOPERATION WITH THE
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY
AND FIRE PROTECTION
Re: Tentative Tract Map No. 23813
RAY HEBRARD
FIRE CHIEF
July 28, 1988
Planning & Engineering Off,
4080 Lemon Street, Suite I
Riverside, CA 92501
(714) 787-6606
The proposal to terminate Avenida Vista Bonita with a cul-de-sac is not acceptable
to the Fire Department. Approval of the La Quinta Cove Specific Plan 121-E and
Tract Maps No. 14496 and No. 21120 were based upon the construction of Avenida
Vista Bonita as a through public road.
Alteration of this approved plan will adversly affect the circulation pattern
with regards to available means of public egress and emergency vehicle access.
With respect to the conditions of approval for the above referenced land division,
the Fire Department recommends the following fire protection measures be provided
in accordance with La Quinta Municipal Code and/or recognized fire protection
standards:
Lot A shall be improved with a minimum 24 ft. width and constructed to the same stare
as Lot B (Avenida Vista Bonita).
Schedule A fire protection approved Super fire hydrants, (V x 4" x 21" x 2}")
shall be located one at each street intersection spaced not more than 330 feet
apart in any direction with no portion of any frontage more than 165 feet from a
fire hydrant. Minimum fire flow shall be 1000 gpm for 2 hours duration at 20
psi.
Prior to recordation of the final map, applicant/developer shall furnish one
blueline copy of the water system plans to the Fire Department for review. 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."
If public use type building(s) are to be constructed, additional fire protection
may be required. The fire flows and hydrant locations will be stipulated when
building plans are reviewed by the Fire Department.
City of La Quinta
Planning Division
Re: Tentative Tract Map No. 23813
7/28/88
Page 2.
Whenever access into private property is controlled through use of gates, barriers,
guard houses or similar means, provovednby the Fireshall be aDepartment. All controlled
emergency vehicles in a manner appde to facIlitate access by
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access devices that are power operated shall have a radioecial transmitterrlocated
system capable of opening the gate when activated with backup power facilities to
in emergency vehicles. Devices shall be equipp
operate in the event of power failure. All controlled access devices that are
not power operated shall also be approved by the Fire Department. Minimum opening
width shall be 12', with a minimum vertical clearance of 13'6".
All questions regarding the meaning of these conditions should be referred to the
Fire Department Planning & Engineering Staff.
Sincerely,
RAY REGIS
Chief Fire Department Planner
By 5" 1). 2)4&4'Me
Dennis D. Dawson
Deputy Fire Marshal
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• La Quinta Joint Venture
August 5, 1988
City of La Quinta
78105 Calle Estado
La Quinta, CA 92253
Attention: La Quinta City Council & City Planning Commission
Dear Members:
With respect to the Riverside County Fire Department's response to
Tentative Tract 23813, we request an exemption to City of La Quinta
Municipal Code 13-12.020I. We base our request on the following:
1- With the street name being changed to Avenida Fernando, a direct
emergency access path exists between Eisenhower Drive and Tenta-
tive Tract 23813. We feel that this will simplify rather than
complicate emergency vehicle access.
2 - A turn around at the end of Avenida Fernande which meets Riverside
County Fire Department standards.
3 - A paved emergency fire access road with a fire department approved
gate at the south end of the project to make sure that, depending
on the emergency and which Santa Rosa Cove entrance is used, access
is always available to Tentative Tract 23813.
In conclusion we would like to say that the safety of our future home-
owners and their property is as much a concern of ours as it is the
City of La Quinta and the Riverside County Fire Department. Our
feeling is that we have not affected either ingress or egress for
emergency vehicles and personnel.
Very truly yours,
LA QUINTA JOINT VENTURE
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Project Director
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PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPT.
P.O. Box 760, La Quinta, California 92253, Telephone 619 564-1315
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EXAMPLES OF HOUSE DESIGNS
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 88-017
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA,
RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL
APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 23813,
TO ALLOW THE CREATION OF A
PRODUCT -SPECIFIC SUBDIVISION ON A
10.45+ ACRE SITE.
CASE NO. TT 23813 - LA QUINTA JOINT VENTURE
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La
Quinta, California, did, on the 23rd day of August,
1988,continued the duly -noticed Public Hearing to September 13,
1988 to consider the request of La Quinta Joint Venture to
subdivide 10.45+ acres into single-family development lots,
generally located in the area between Camino Quintana and
Avenida Fernando along Avenida Vista Bonita extended, more
particularly described as:
A PORTION OF THE; SOUTHWEST ONE -QUARTER
OF SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE
6 EAST, SAN BERNARDINO BASE AND
MERIDIAN;
WHEREAS, said tentative map has complied with the
requirements of 'The Rules to Implement the California
Environmental Quality Act of 1970" (County of Riverside,
Resolution No. 82-213, adopted by reference in City of La
Quinta Ordinance No. 5), in that the Planning Director
conducted an initial study, and has determined that the
proposed tentative tract will not have a significant adverse
impact on the environment; and,
WHEREAS, at said continued 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 approval
of said tentative tract map:
1. That Tentative Tract No. 23813, 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-2-7000 zoning district development
standards, and design requirements of the
Subdivision Ordinance.
2. Tentative Tract No. 23813 is within the Specific
Plan No. 121•-E, for which a Final Environmental
Impact report was prepared and certified by the La
Quinta City Council. A Negative Declaration was
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also adopted by the La Quinta City Council for
Tentative Tract No. 14496-4, which was the previous
Tentative Tract approved for this site. The above
prior approvals contained environmental mitigation
measures which will apply to this project.
Therefore, no additional environmental review is
deemed necessary.
3. This request is a re -subdivision of Tract No.
14496-4 recorded on December 20, 1983.
4. That the subject site is linear in nature and
bordered on the east and west boundaries by golf
courses. The proposed circulation design and
single --family lot layouts, as conditioned, are
therefore suitable for the proposed land division.
5.. That the name "Avenida Fernando" is suitable for
the cul-de-sac street proposed in this Tentative
Tract.
6. 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.
7. That the design of Tentative Tract Map No. 23813
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.
8. That the proposed Tentative Tract No. 23813, as
conditioned, provides for adequate maintenance of
the landscape buffer areas.
9. That the proposed Tentative Tract No. 23813, as
conditioned, provides storm water retention, park
facilities, and noise mitigation.
10. 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 Map,
the Planning Commission has considered the effect of the
contemplated action on 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;
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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 that no additional
environmental determination is needed for this
Tentative Tract;
3. That it does hereby recommend approval to the City
Council of the subject Tentative Tract Map No.
23813 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 13th day of
September, 1988, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
PLANNING DIRECTOR
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 88-017
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 23813
PROPOSED -• SEPTEMBER 13, 1988
GENERAL
1, Tentative Tract Map No. 23813 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. Tentative Tract Map No. 23813 shall conform with Exhibit
"A" (Tentative Tract Application Map) and Exhibit "B19
(Unit Siting Plan), as contained in file TT-23813 at the
La Quinta Planning and Development Department, unless
otherwise amended by the following conditions.
3, This Tentative Tract Map approval shall expire two years
after the original date of approval by the La Quinta City
Council unless approved for extension pursuant to the
City of La Quinta Land Division Ordinance.
4. Tract phasing plans, including phasing of public
improvements, shall be submitted for review and approval
by the Public Works Department and the Planning &
Development Department.
5. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for
construction of any building or use contemplated by this
approval, the Applicant shall obtain permits and/or
clearances from the following public agencies:
o City Fire Marshal
O City of La Quinta Public Works Department
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.
GRADING AND DRAINAGE
6. The Applicants sregisteredltcivil grengineeprwho
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required to supervise the grading and drainage
improvement construction and to certify that the
constructed conditions at the rough grade stage are as
per the approved plans and grading permit. This is
required prior to issuance of building permits.
Certification at the final grade stage and verification
of pad elevations is also required prior to final
approval of grading construction.
7. 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.
8. Drainage disposal facilities shall be provided as
required by the Public Works Director. Drainage
facilities shall be capable of retaining 100-year storm
flows on -site.
TRAFFIC AND CIRCULATION
9. An emergency access gate, with provision for pedestrian
and golf cart passage shall be provided at the southern
end of Lot B. This gate shall be designed and installed
in accordance with the Fire Marshal's requirements for
emergency access.
10. Applicant shall construct private street improvements to
the requirements of the City Engineer and the La Quinta
Municipal Code:
11. In the event of a gate being desired at the entrance to
this subdivision, the Applicant shall submit a detail
pr_an of the entrance area/proposed gate system to the
Planning and Development Department for review and
approval.
12. The minimum depth of driveways, measured from the private
street right-of-way to the garage, shall be 20 feet.
13. All parallel parking spaces shall be 22 feet in length.
All raised medians shall meet the following requirements:
a. Driveways shall line up with the breaks in the
median to allow for ease of access for vehicles
exiting in both directions.
b. Extreme care should be taken, including the use of
low landscaping, to ensure good visibility across
the median.
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14. All unit elevations and exterior materials and colors
shall conform with Exhibits "C" and "D", as contained in
file TT-23813 at the La Quinta Planning and Development
Department, unless otherwise amended by the preceding and
following conditions.
PUBLIC SERVICES AND UTILITIES
15. The Applicant shall comply with the requirements of the
City Fire Marshal, in accordance with the following La
Quinta Municipal Code and/or recognized fire protection
standards.
a. Lot A shall be improved to a minimum 24-foot width
and constructed to the same standards as Lot B.
b. Schedule A fire protection approved super fire
hydrants, (6" X 4" X 2 1/2" X 2 1/2") shall be
located one at each street intersection, spaced not
more than 330 feet apart in any direction, with no
portion of any frontage more than 165 feet from a
fire hydrant. Minimum fire flow shall be 1,000 GPM
for two hours duration at 20 PSI.
C. Prior to recordation of the final map,
Applicant/Developer shall furnish one blueline copy
of the water system plans to the Fire Department
for review. 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."
d. If public use type building(s) are to be
constructed, additional fire protection may be
required. The fire flows and hydrant locations
will be stipulated when building plans are reviewed
by the Fire Department.
e. Whenever access into private property is controlled
through use of gate, barriers, guard houses or
similar means, provision shall be made to
facilitate access by emergency vehicles in a manner
approved by the Fire Department. All controlled
access devices that are power -operated shall have a
radio -controlled override system capable of opening
the gate when activated by a special transmitter
located in emergency vehicles. Devices shall be
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equipped with backup power facilities to operate in
the event of power failure. All controlled access
devices that are not power operated shall also be
approved by the Fire Department. Minimum opening
width shall be 12 feet, with a minimum vertical
clearance of 13' 611.
16. The Applicant shall comply with all requirements of the
Ccachella Valley Water District. Any necessary parcels
fcr 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.
WK]LS, FENCING, SCREENING AND LANDSCAPING
17. Prior to final map approval, the Applicant shall submit
to the Coachella Valley Water District for review and 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 landscape
buffer areas. 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.
18. 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.
19. The homeowners association shall be responsible for the
maintenance of exterior walls located on lot boundaries.
MISCELLANEOUS
20. 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.
21. The subdivider shall make provisions for maintenance of
the swimming pool, accessory structures, and all
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landscaped areas via the following method prior to final
map approval:
The Applicant shall submit to the Planning and
Development Department a Management and Maintenance
Agreement, to be entered into with the unit/lot
owners of this land division, in order to insure
common areas and facilities will be maintained. A
homeowners association shall be created with the
unqualified right to assess the owners of the
individual units for reasonable maintenance costs.
The association shall have the right to lien the
property of any owners who default in the payment
of their assessments.
22,, 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. Model homes.
23., 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.
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CITY OF LA QUINT/
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PLANNING COMMISSION - CITY OF LA QUINTA
A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall
78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta, California
August 23, 1988
7:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
A. The meeting was calledto The Flag at Salute Owasp•led by
Chairman Walling.
Commissioner Steding.
II. ROLL CALL
A. Chairman Walling requested the roll call.
Present: Commissioners Steding, Zelles, and
Moran. Commissioner Bund was absent.
A motion was made by Chairman Walling and seconded
by Commissioner Steding to excuse Commissioner Bund
from the meeting. Unanimous.
B. Staff Present: Planning Director Murrel Crump,
Principal Planner Jerry Herman, Principal Planner
Ted Bower, and Associate Planner Wallace Nesbit.
VI. BUSINESS
Commissioner Zelles moved that Business Item "A" be
brought before the Commission at this time.
Commissioner Moran seconded. The Business Item is
as follows:
A. Time Extension for eleven months for Plot Plan
87-381 and a one year time extension for 'Variance
87-004; a request by Warren Johnson to construct an
office/retail building on the northeast corner of
Avenida Bermudas and Calle Cadiz.
1. Planning Director Murrel Crump presented the
information contained in the Staff Report, a
copy of which is on file in the Planning and
Development Department.
2. The Commission discussed the request as
presented.
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3. A minute motion was made by Commissioner
Moran and seconded by Commissioner Zelles to
approve an 11-month time extension as per the
Staff report for Plot Plan 87-381 and
recommend to the City Council approval of a
one year time extension for Variance 87-004.
Unanimously adopted.
HEARINGS
Chairman Walling
Items as follows:
A. Tentative Tract No.
Joint Venture to
single-family 'lots.
introduced the Public Hearing
23813; a request by La Quinta
subdivide 10.45 + acres into 40
The Applicant submitted a written request to
continue the Hearing to September 13, 1988.
Commissioner Zelles moved, Commissioner Moran
seconded to continue the Public Hearing to
September 13, 1988. Unanimously approved.
:3. Specific Plan 83-002, Amendment #1 (PGA West);
request by Landmark Land Company to amend the
Specific Plan to increase the number of hotel rooms
from 650 to 1,000 units, and increase the hotel
height from four stories to six stories.
1. Principal Planner Jerry Herman presented the
information contained in the Staff Report a
copy of which is on file in the Planning and
Development Department.
2. Chairman 'Walling opened the Public Hearing.
Mr. Forrest Haag, Landmark Land Company,
Design and Planning Department, speaking on
behalf of Landmark Land Company, Inc.
addressed the commission, reviewing ng the
request and addressing the
opponents.
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The following spoke in favor of the request:
James MacKenzie, 50-085 Calle Rosarita, La
Quinta;
Robin Groat, 78-353 Highway 111, La Quinta;
Marion Ellson, 80-082 Palm Circle La Quinta;
George Jones, 54-180 Oak Tree, La Quinta;
Robert Cunard, 78-045 Calle Cadiz, La Quinta;
Howard Nelson, 78-035 Calle Estado, La Quinta
John Muni, 80-556 Avenue 58, La Quinta
The following
the request:
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John Bobbitt,
Robert James,
Monica
80-432 Pebble Beach, La Quinta;
308 East Rustic Road, Santa
3. There being no further public comment,
Chairman Walling closed the Hearing and
opened the matter for Commission discussion.
4. A motion was made by Commissioner Zelles and
seconded by Commission Steding to adopt
Planning Commission Resolution No. 88-016,
recommending to the City Council approval of
Specific Plan No. 83-002, Amendment #1, with
the amended conditions. By roll call vote,
Commissioners Steding and Zelles and Chairman
Walling voted "aye"; Commissioner Moran
abstained.
Recess: 8:23 p.m. - Resumed 8:30 p.m.
C. Specific Plan 121-E, Amendment #1, Change of Zone
No. 88-031, Tentative Parcel Map No. 23749, and
Plot Plan No. 88-393; a request by Landmark Land
Company, Inc. to add +2 acres to the existing
Specific Plan for La Quinta Cove Golf Club and
create a parcel to accommodate a proposed
maintenance facility and overflow parking to
service the La Quinta Hotel expansion.
1. Associate Planner Wallace Nesbit presented
the information contained in the Staff
Report, a copy of which is on file in the
Planning and Development Department.
2. Chairman Walling opened the Public Hearing.
Alejandro Martinez spoke on behalf of the
Applicant regarding the overflow parking,
traffic in relation to shift work, walls, and
property owners parking. Clarification
regarding employee parking is in actuality
overflow parking.
Paul Rothchild, Santa Rosa Cove Homeowners
Director spoke in favor of project as the
clarification had been made that the parking
was for overflow parking and not employee
parking, but expressed a desire to have
Avenida Fernando gate operational as soon as
possible.
3. There being no further public comment,
Chairman Walling closed the Hearing and
opened the matter for Commission discussion.
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amending Title 9 adding three new chapters
and amending two of the existing chapters.
Upon roll call vote, the motion was
unanimously approved.
IV. PUBLIC COMMENT
No one wished to address the Commission.
V. CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Commissioner Steding and
seconded by Commissioner Moran to approve the
minutes of August 9, 1988 with the correction of
the adjournment time. Unanimously approved.
VII. OTHER - None
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Commissioner Zelles and
seconded by Commissioner Steding to adjourn to a
regular meeting on September 13, 1988, at 7:00
p.m., in the La Quinta City Hall, 78-105 Calle
Estado, La Quinta, California. This meeting of the
La Quinta Planning Commission was adjourned at 9:35
p.m., August 23, 1988.
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